ST. GABRIEL OF OUR LADY OF SORROW

1 Elma, New York St. Gabriel’s Church

October 10, 2021

ST. GABRIEL OF OUR LADY OF SORROW 5271 Clinton Street Elma, NY 14059


Monday, October 11, 2021 8:00AM Paul Sanders by Fran Pajda 11:30AM James Wiederkehr & June Cardinal by Jackie & Jim Tuesday, October 12, 2021 8:00AM Byron James Meredith, Elizabeth Ann Meredith & James B. Meredith by Family 11:30AM Bill Holleran by Nora Hornburg Wednesday, October 13, 2021 8:00AM Theodore Strzalka, Sr. By Ted & Alice Strzalka 11:30AM Ken Romance by Sharon & Bill Bergler Thursday, October 14, 2021 8:00AM For St. Gabriel’s Parishioners by Fr. Walter 11:30AM Anthony Hojnacki & Susan Hojnacki by Hojnacki Family Friday, October 15, 2021: 8:00AM Honoretta Zalewski by Family 11:30AM Teresa Stando by Sophia Osika Saturday, October 16, 2021: 8:00AM Birthday Anniv. Anthony Ciancone by Father, Annibale& Sister, Theresa Ciancone 12:00PM Wedding Antonia Pennacchio & Mitchell Jasinski 2:00PM Wedding Christina Steck & Scott Kiel Sunday Vigil: 4:00PM Hannah Voltz by Grandparents 6:00PM Norman Goettleman by Loving Wife & Children Sunday, October 17, 2021 6:00AM Jean Dziadoszek by Dorothy Sendlak 8:00AM Paul & Aleese Martin by Jennifer & Ian Martin 10:00AM Charlotte Martin by Family 12:00PM Konstanty Kempa by Daughter, Diane Swinnich

OUR OFFERING TO GOD “Honor the Lord with all your wealth

With the first fruits of all your produce.”

Your sacrificial gift presented at the Offertory:

October 2/3, 2021 $15,752.20 Online $ 4,517.50 Total $ 20269.70

We welcome into our family all the newly baptized Catholics and offer

congratulations to the parents of:

Kenna Lynn Lackie, Klay John Lackie,

Nico Joseph Catterin

WEDDING BANNS

Bann I Angela Kresic & Jordan Mount Bann III Antonia Pennacchio & Mitchell Jasinski Christina Steck & Scott Keil

RESPECT LIFE

The October Pro Life meeting will be held on Thursday, October 14th after 11:30am Mass & Chaplet. Approximate time 12:15pm. The meeting will be held in the Parish Hall.

Please join us!

RENEWAL LEADERS NEEDED!

“HERE I AM LORD! IT IS I LORD!” Renewing the Diocese of Buffalo requires skilled lead-ers to move the Renewal Initiative forward. Now is the time for parishioners who have the needed skills and talents to demonstrate their discipleship by offer-ing their time and talents. The Renewal needs: Faith Filled People People who want to share their love of Jesus Project Managers People with organizational skills IT Experts People with strong communi cation skills Leaders/Managers Facilitators/Teachers So, if you have a :

• Passion for the Church

• Few hours a week to give God and His people

• Desire to participate in the renewal of our Dio cese

Please send a note describing your qualifications to: [email protected] - or mail to: Office of Renewal 795 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203


LOOKING BACK…

In spite of the pandemic and the many restrictions, our Parish continues to thrive and build up in aspects of our lives.

We thank God for so many blessings that we’ve experienced in the past year. Thanks to the government assistance we were able to pay our bills, salaries and put some money on the side from our dedicated and generous parishioners.

We installed new generators in the rectory and the church, thanks to our Ladies Guild and Holy Name Society who are raising money for our Church.

The small roof connecting the rectory and church was replaced. Gutters on the rectory were replaced as well. We are enjoying our new digital sign, thanks to the hard work and generosity of the Holy Name Society.

Our parking lots were sealed again and with the completion of Clinton Street, we look nicer and it is safer to enter and exit our parish.

We’d also like to thank Tom Henninger and Vince Croglio, who do so much for our audio/video, lights, etc. and the technology for our church.

There are so many small projects done to beautify our buildings and grounds. Statues have been painted, there are new shades being installed in all the classrooms in the Parish Center, and maintenance of our heating and cooling systems to keep things working properly.

Recently we installed a new digital telephone system which helps us to communicate between the offices in the rectory and the Religious Ed. office in the Parish Center. We also replaced the computers in the Rectory offices as well as Religious Ed.

Our maintenance team is very busy keeping our grounds and buildings clean. We try to keep our property appealing, attractive and a warm and welcoming environment for our staff and parishioners.

We have many volunteers helping us achieve our goals and dreams. Thank you to our men and women who are always here helping with mowing, flowers, cleaning, etc. In the past week, we collected all the metal scraps, aluminum, copper and steel, and received over $1,200 for recycling. This will pay for the gutter helmets and will save us from having to clean the gutters every year. Many thanks to the Holy Name members that helped us remove the scrap and haul it to recycling with their own vehicles.

There are so many things that take place in our parish and we appreciate all the work done by our faithful parishioners. We are proud of our staff members and all those who are taking part in St. Gabriel’s life. Once again, thank you all!

May the Lord bless you all.

You are in my heart and my prayers.

Yours, Fr. Walter

NEWLY MARRIED Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hoddick, Jr.

were married on October 9, 2021 and have now begun their jour-ney together in love and faith.

SANCTUARY LIGHT

The Sanctuary Light that is always burning by the Blessed Sacrament can be offered for different intentions. For

this week, the candle is lit in loving memory of:

Anna Maciejewski & Son, Ron Mace by

Alice Kroth

ST. GABRIEL’S HOLY NAME SOCIETY HALLOWEEN DANCE

Featuring: *****NERDS GONE WILD*****

Saturday, October 30, 2021

St. Gabriel’s Parish Hall

Music from 8:18pm - 12:18am Doors open at 7:30pm Must be 21 years or older

Tickets: $25.00 presale $28.00 at the door Reservations for tables of 10 No Refunds

Includes: Beer, Wine and Pop & Water NO B.Y.O.B.

Temperature checks will be taken at the door

Prizes for best overall costumes!!! Dress up or not! YOUR CHOICE!

Costumes are Optional!

Tickets and Information:

Dave 716-668-8709 Len 716-870-3795 Rectory 668-4017


Come and join your fellow

Parishioners for a cup of coffee, cookies and ice cream!

TODAY after the 10am Mass Sponsored by our Teens Youth Mass: Sat. Oct. 16th at 6pm Movie to follow:

FATIMA

Based on the historical events, three young shepherds in Fatima, Portugal, report visions of the

Virgin Mary, inspiring believers and angering officials of the Church and the government, who try to force

them to recant their story.

Moving, Inspiring, Relevant, Hopeful!

WHAT’S NEXT will be making a pilgrimage to:

Glorify Unleash the Power of the Spirit in your life! Renew 716 Ministries invites you to Nativity of Our Lord in Orchard Park Glorify on Saturday, November 6, 2021 6:30 - 8:30pm All are welcome to join us for Eucharistic Adoration, powerful music! Please call Ms. Jean if you are interested or with any questions. 716-668-2070 EDGE 6th & 7th Grade 6-7:30pm Tuesdays Next class: October 19, 2021 8th Grade 6-7:30pm Mondays Next class: October 25, 2021

NO CLASSES OCTOBER 11TH & 18TH

LIFE TEEN

9th Grade: Confirmation Preparation Begins Wednesdays 6-7:30pm Next Class: October 13, 2021

10th Grade 9:30AM - Noon Sundays Next class: October 17, 2021

Please note regular Mass attendance is expected

throughout the year.

If you have any questions, please call the Faith Formation Office. 716-668-4017 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” (Mark 10:27)

May our Lord bless our Young People.

Ms Jean and Ms Anna Youth Ministers

FAITH FORMATION GRADES 1 - 5

Welcome families of grades 4 & 5 and thank you for celebrating Mass this weekend. Grades 1 & 2 Mass will be Sunday, 10/24 at 10am and grade 3 will be Sunday, 10/31 at 10am. We look forward to seeing you. We understand that you may not be able to at-tend every Mass, but please make every effort to make the scheduled grade level Masses. If you can-not make a certain Mass day/time, please come cele-brate at another Mass time. We would be o happy to see you at any Mass. Please check your child’s take home folder for the complete list of scheduled Mass-es. Parents, it is important to check your child’s take home folder every week. This is used for correspond-ing between Faith Formation and you. If you have not had a chance, please sign the Health Screening form and “Protecting God’s Children” form and have your child bring it to their next class. Note: No class Saturday, 10/9 and Monday 10/11 The complete schedule is in your child’s take home folder. Parents of 6pm grades 1-5, please assist us with hav-ing an orderly and quiet dismissal by entering the building no sooner than 7pm to pick up your child. Your child will be quietly waiting for you in the front seats. We thank you for leaving promptly and quietly.

**Parents, please also sign up for Flocknotes by texting GABES to 84576. Flocknotes is our text messaging system that allows us to communicate with you throughout the year.

Please be registered at St. Gabriel’s, and be active in the parish by attending Mass regularly with your child/children and supporting the parish.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

It’s not too late to join. Singing Angels Practice at 11am after 10am Mass and sing once a month at the noon Mass. The next scheduled Mass they are singing at will be Sunday, October 17th at 12pm. Feel free to bring your child over and see Emma after Mass for more details. All are welcome :D

PARISH COUNCIL

NOMINATIONS

We will have a few openings for our Parish Council in October. Elections will be held on October 18, 2021 7pm in Parish Hall.


Lauren Reese, A Special Intention, R&R Grabowski, Jan Parent, Karen Mazur, Donald Cloy, Joe W.,

Sr. Joseph Marie, Donna Sopczyk, Ady Cvetkovski, Stella Rose Curtin, John Malovich Sr., Kim, Christina

Gravius, Phyllis Wainwright, Alexander Bielecki, Timothy Popielski, James Refermat, Carol Stenzel,

Kathy McGee, Renee Rozanski - Branem, Norm Benjamin, Matthew Mulhern, Rielly Mulhern, Rian

Mulhern, Laurel Cieslak, Margaret Dutka, Chet Pawlowski, Karen Doyle, Sharon Styborski, MaryAnn Ellsworth, Richard J. Wolicki, Janice Korzeniewski,

Freitas Family, Dave Denk, Eileen Dougherty, Karen Bordonaro, Arlene Litwin, Racheal Lombardo, Bob Shaul, Paul Schifferle, Mary Jane K., Edward S.,

Jeffrey Pieczynski, Jim Moore, Bernard Blocho, Jr., Shay Mikalonis, Edward Bunskold, Peyton Mae

Keith, Kimberly Stribing, Rosanne Getsler, Jay D. Anthony, Sheila Bluhm, David Z., Jim Corey, Joseph

& Patricia Coffta, Mary Ellen Owczarzak, Mike Cretacci, Cristina Scinta, Hannah Jones, Jill Riccioni,

Richard and Dorothy DeSantis, Carol Choinski, Tom Hallett, Lora Pluta

ST. GABRIEL’S 2021 FALL EVENT

(formerly Appliance Raffle)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2021 AT 1:30PM

Due to the uncertainty of Covid-19 ‘Social Distancing’ guidelines, this year’s FALL EVENT will be an ‘Online Streaming Event’. There will be no activities at the Parish.

$50 a Ticket or Buy 2 Get 3rd one Free Tickets are eligible to win every prize

There will be 30 prizes drawn. Check ticket for items.

THERE WILL BE A FREE DRAWING FOR 2 - $250 GAS CARDS. PLEASE RETURN THE

TICKET STUB WITH THE PURCHASED MAIN PRIZE

TICKETS.

Tickets and information:

Rich @ 523-5194 Tom @ 652-0659 Richard Cielinski Agency @ 892-5154 or Rectory @ 668-4017

HOLIDAY BIG BAND DANCE

Presented by: St. Gabriel’s Holy Name Society

Saturday, December 4, 2021

Doors open at 5:30pm Music at 7pm

Music preformed by: THE ANDERSON BIG

BAND Featuring Holiday favorites

and Big Band classics

Tickets are $35. per person which includes: Buffett style dinner, beer, wine and pop

NO B.Y.O.B. ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY

Ages 21 and over only

Tickets and information: Jim 583-4839 Kevin 866-7046

Rectory 668-4017 Robb 430-4037

LIVING ROSARY For Peace in the World & Respect for All Life

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - 6:30pm St. Gabriel’s Church

The youth of St. Gabriel’s will honor our Blessed Mother by being (praying) a “bead” of the Rosary. As they pray a “Hail Mary”, a candle will be lit. Upon completion of the prayers, St. Gabriel’s Church will be lit up as a rosary for Our Lady of Guadalupe, the pa-troness of the unborn. A reception will follow in the Parish Center. All parish-ioners, parent and friends are invited to attend and participate!

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List of Ministries & Organizations

Faith Formation Coordinator - Emma Dus 668-2070 Youth Ministry - Jean Czerniak 668-2070 Director of Music - Emma Dus 668-2070 Folk Group - Paul Bloom 901-0767 St. Vincent De Paul - Dan 424-8928 RCIA - Cindy 668-9062 or Sue 668-3063 Prayer Group - Ron Karwick 997-9277 Bible Study (Thursday @ 7pm) - Dick Ciezki 656-9395 Prayer Shawl Ministry - Ann Bauman 684-1732 Prayer Cloth Ministry - Judy Sipior 668-3020 Holy Name - David Herzog 681-2574 Ladies’ Guild - Sally Herzog 685-3986 Usher - Bob Shaul 668-4362 Eucharistic Ministers - Richard Luczak 572-5520 Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick - Rectory 668-4017 Lectors - Michele Ziegler 510-5677 Altar Servers - Matt Wachala 507-5977 Bereavement - Mary Ellen Soroka 655-0147 Parish Council - Ron Karwick 997-9277 Respect Life - Pat Morelle 207-6509 Helping Hands - Rectory 668-4017 Boy Scouts - Tom Greier 256-9573 Cub Scouts - Darrell Jones 867-3790 Fraternus - Tom Nuttle [email protected] Counters of Collections - Rectory 668-4017

RECTORY

OFFICE: 668-4017 FAX: 656-0616

Secretary: Toni Wittmeyer Bookkeeper: Kris Iwankow

FAITH FORMATION

Coordinator, Emma Dus Secretary, Gerrie Cvetkovski

Youth Minister, Jean Czerniak Edge Coordinator, Anna Updike

Hours: Mon. -Thurs. 9:00am - 3:00pm Also, during all class times

668-2070 [email protected]

MUSIC

Director, Emma Dus

MAINTENANCE Mike Tulumello, Dan Florkowski,

Joe Wolanin

TRUSTEES Kathy Moriarity Tom Henninger

Pastor: Rev. Walter Grabowski

Senior Associate: Rev. John Mitka

Permanent Deacon: Deacon Gregory Moran

MASS SCHEDULE Monday–Friday ........................... 8:00am & 11:30am Saturday ................................................. 8:00am Mass Saturday Evening Vigil ...................... 4:00 & 6:00pm

Sunday 6:00, 8:00, 10:00am & 12:00pm

Rosary - Monday-Saturday……………7:30am

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday–Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm

(Weekend & evenings by appointment)

www.stgabeschurch.com [email protected]

ADORATION (First Friday of the Month)

Immediately following the 11:30am Mass Through 6pm Benediction

PARISH REGISTRATION New Parishioners are requested to register at the Parish Office during office hours as soon as possible, in person or by telephone. Please notify the Parish Office when moving out of Parish or changing address.

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SACRAMENTS

BAPTISM Following the 12 Noon Mass. Baptism preparation class required for first time parents prior to Sacrament. Baptisms are held on the Second and Fourth Sunday’s of the month. Call the Rectory to make arrangements.

RECONCILIATION Monday - Friday 7:30am - 7:50am

First Friday 11am - 11:15am Saturdays 3:15pm - 3:45pm

MARRIAGE Appointments are to be made one year PRIOR to wedding day. Attendance is required at a Marriage Preparation Program.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Letters of recommendation can be issued to members of our parish who are registered at least three months, regularly attend Mass, and receive the Sacraments. Regular use of envelopes indicates attendance at Mass. Sponsors are to be Baptized, Confirmed, and if married, have done so in conformity with the laws of the Church.

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