ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Our Lady of Czestochowa

April 29, 2018 ! 5th Sunday of Easter

2158 Clinton Street (Corner Willowlawn Pkwy.) Cheektowaga, NY 14206

Church mailing address: 23 Willowlawn Pkwy., Cheektowaga, NY 14206

PHONE: 716-822-5590 • FAX: 716-822-5597

E-mail: olccktg@gmail.com

Sacred Heart Center (22 Meadowbrook Pkwy): 716-322-0741

Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 9 AM - 3 PM

Fridays 9 AM - 1 PM. No office hours on Holydays

and Holidays. Evenings by Appointment.

DIRECTORY

Administrator...........................Rev. Marcin Porada E-mail: mporada77@gmail.com

Pastor Emeritus:......................Rev. Harry F. Szczesniak

Trustees:..........David Carroll & Sharon Szymanski

Parish Council President:..........Mr. Timothy Halas

Parish Secretary:..........................Marcia Szykowny

Organist:........................................Joseph Donohue

MASS SCHEDULE:

Saturdays:............... 4 PM & 5.30 PM (St. Bernard) Sundays:.....8:30 AM, 10:00 AM (PL) & 11.30 AM

(St. Bernard) Monday, Wednesday, Friday:................... 8:00 AM Tuesday & Thursday:................................ 8.00 AM

(St. Bernard) Holy Days:..............See inside bulletin for schedule ROSARY: Monday, Wednesday, Friday:.7:30 AM

Sundays:.................................9:30 (PL) CONFESSIONS: Saturdays:..3:30 PM & 5:00 PM

(St. Bernard) Sundays:......................9:30 (PL)

BAPTISMS: Arrangements to be made with Fr. Marcin

MARRIAGE: Make arrangements with the recto-

ry at least six months before wedding. CARE OF THE SICK: Call the rectory to make

arrangements with the priest. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Practic-

ing faith and supporting church for at least 3

months.

OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 8:30 AM + Sophie Hajduk by Friends 10:00 AM + Hilda Strzelczyk & Jozef Szczesny by Leon & Ann Szczesny

MONDAY, APRIL 30 8:00 AM + Ollie Luyszyn by Mark & Elaine Muchowski

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 8:00 AM + Joe Serafin by Chris & Sara

FRIDAY, MAY 4 8:00 AM + Kubik Family by Family

SATURDAY, MAY 5 4:00 PM + Cornelius Gallivan by Kenneth & Christine Gallivan

SUNDAY, MAY 6 8:30 AM + Mary Jane Pajak by Family

10:00 AM + Walter & Tekla Ziolkowski by Estate

Last Weekend’s Collection .................... $ 3,292

Polish Saturday Church Donation.......... $ 100

Last Weekend’s Attendance .................. 408

...GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY…

Faith Moment Reflection We are each unique – with our own talents, our own experiences, our own opinions. But we are also part of something larger, something greater than each of us. We are part of God’s family. In today’s Gospel Jesus tells us "I am the vine, you are the branches." He means each of us – the branches – are meant to bear fruit in our own unique way to further the Kingdom of God – the vine. But we can't do it alone. We need to cooperate, each of us using our God-given talents to work together on His behalf. Just like the branches are interwoven and dependent on the vine, so are we interconnected and in need of God’s support. God will nourish and guide us. And we can look to Jesus as our example. As Jesus reminds us, "A branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine. So neither can you."

Pilgrimage to Poland. As you make your way to Poland, Land

of Kings, Saints, and Divine Mercy! Walk in the footsteps of Saint

John Paul II - from where he was born, baptized, where he became

a Priest - Bishop - Cardinal, and where he spent his time visiting as

Pope. Take in the Shrine of Divine Mercy (in Lagiewniki) and be

drawn closer to the life of St. Faustina and her Divine Mercy

message. One of the most obvious works of mercy, and perhaps the

most difficult to put into practice, is to forgive others. This

pilgrimage will teach you, and allow you, to be able to forgive.

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SANCTUARY CANDLE Saturday, April 28 - Saturday, May 5 Will be lit for the repose of the souls of

1. Joseph Kubis by a Friend 2. Stanley Bernys by Robert Kuzniarek

Please remember them in your prayers this week

5TH

SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 29TH, 2018

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

In 1775 the Continental Congress allocated a time for prayer in forming a new nation. Over the years, there have been calls for a day of prayer, including from President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. On April 17, 1952, President Harry Truman signed a bill proclaiming the National Day of Prayer into law in the United States. President Reagan amended the law in 1988, designating the first Thursday of May each year as the National Day of Prayer.

The National Prayer Committee was formed in the United States in 1972. It went on to create the National Day of Prayer Task Force, with the intended purpose of coordinating events for the National Day of Prayer. According to the Legal Information Institute, the President shall issue each year a proclamation designating the first Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals.

SECOND COLLECTION: The second collection today is for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal . Please be generous in your donation.

MEAT RAFFLE UPDATE

Our Meat Raffle, will be held next Saturday, May 5th. This is the last weekend that tickets will be sold before and after Masses on Saturday and Sunday. If by chance we have any tickets left that were not sold, they can be purchased at the door.

We are still accepting donations for the raffle and they can be brought to the Rectory. All donations are greatly appreciated. Again, no one under the age of 21 will be permitted entry to this event.

Any questions, please contact Bernie at 830-1057. Let’s support this raffle for the OLC Parish and make it a success.

SANCTUARY CANDLES: Why not honor your loved ones by by lighting a Sanctuary Candle for them. The cost is only $10.00. We have candles available in July, August, September and October.

COFFEE SOCIAL

Just a reminder that the Coffee Social in May will be held next weekend, May 6. As usual, all baked goods donated are greatly appreciated.

MAY IS THE MONTH OF MARY THE BLESSED MOTHER OF OUR LORD

In our observance of the Marian month, we take into account the season of the Church Year which largely corresponds with the fifty days of Easter. Our spiritual exercises emphasize Mary’s participation in the Paschal mystery. The spiritual exercises connected with the month of May can easily highlight the earthly role played by the gloried Queen of Heaven, here, and now, in the celebration of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist.

* The Rosary

* Litanies of the Blessed Virgin Mary

* Consecration and Entrustment to Mary

* The Brown Scapular and other Scapular * Medals

OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA PRAY FOR US

Bishop Quigley High School Memorial Mass will be held at Mercy Center (next door to Mercy Hospital), 625 Abbott Road, Bflo., on Saturday May 5 at 4:00 pm. Light refreshments following the Mass. All are welcome.

PARENTING PERSPECTIVE

Grandparents have access to history that can thrill and surprise their grandchildren. They can tell stories about how life used to be and shed some light on how the child’s parent was a generation ago. They are the keepers of tradition. Don’t lose the wisdom. Connect with each other in a meaningful and lasting way.

There is still some Mases available from July to December, 2018, on weekdays and also the 10:00 am Polish Masses on Sundays. If anyone would like a Mass for their loved ones, please call the Rectory.

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