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Fourteen Holy Helpers
1345 Indian Church Rd.
West Seneca NY 14224
April 19, 2020
St. Denis St. Barbara St. Catherine St. Christopher St. Erasmus St. Giles St. Pantaleon
St. Cyriacus St. Vitas St. Achatius St. Eustace St. George St. Blaise St. Margaret
Sunday of Divine Mercy April 19, 2020
A Happy and Blessed Easter to All!
Then the angel spoke, addressing the women: “Do
not be frightened. I know you are looking for Jesus
the crucified, but he is not here. He has been
raised, exactly as he promised. Come and see the
place where he was laid. Then go quickly and tell
the disciples: ‘He has been raised from the dead Dear Friends in Christ,
and now goes ahead of you to Galilee, where you Send us Your Mercy Lord!
will see him.’ That is the message I have for you.”
For a long time, I thought the word “mercy” only
Matthew 28:5-7
referred to Jesus’ forgiveness. It was not until the
Year of Mercy that I learned that mercy is calling on
A Prayer God to come to our aid with His forgiveness, strength,
wisdom and love. When we say “Lord have mercy” we
Jesus Christ, come to our aid now, in the midst of
are asking God to come to our assistance with all His
the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may
power and love to save us. It also reminds us that we
experience your healing love. need God and cannot survive without Him.
Heal those who are sick with the virus that they
may regain their strength and health. Today as we celebrate Mercy Sunday, we stop
Heal us from our fears enabling nations to work and remember that in almost every century Jesus has
together and neighbors to help each other. appeared to a saint and asked the saint to remind the
Bring those who have died from the virus to rest world of His tremendous love and mercy that He has
with you in your eternal peace. for everyone. Many of us grew up with first Friday
Be with the families of those who are sick or have devotions in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus which
died. As they worry and grieve, defend them from grew out of the apparitions when Jesus appeared to
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and told her of His great
illness and despair and fill them with your peace.
love and mercy. At the beginning of the twentieth
Be with all medical professionals and researchers
century, Jesus appear to St. Maria Faustina. It is from
who seek to heal those afflicted giving them your these apparitions, we have received the Divine Mercy
protection, guidance, and peace. Chaplet.
Be with the leaders of all nations. Give them the
foresight to act with charity, true concern for the I would like to thank all of you who have
people they serve, and wisdom to prepare for the reached out to me to make sure that I am doing well
future. Grant them your peace as they work and to wish me a Happy Easter. Also thank you to
together. everyone for all the ways you are supporting our
Jesus Christ, heal us and stay by our sides in this parish during this difficult time.
time of uncertainty and sorrow. Amen.
Our world is plagued with so many troubles,
may we join our voices in calling upon our Lord Jesus
This prayer was adapted from “A Prayer Amid an
to save us and our world physically and spiritually.
Epidemic” by Kerry Weber that was printed in Jesus, Mary and Joseph come to our aid. Fourteen
America magazine. Holy Helpers pray for us and our world.
(https://www.americamagazine.org/sites/default/ In Christ our risen Lord,
files/attachments/Coronavirus%20%282%
29_1.pdf) Fr. David BellittiereSunday of Divine Mercy www.14hh.org
Easter Quotes
“We proclaim the resurrection of Christ when his
light illuminates the dark moments of our A Huge Thank You from Fr. David!
existence”. - Pope Francis I want to express my gratitude to all of you who
phoned, text, sent notes, or Easter cards not only
to wish me a blessed Easter but to support me
“God loves each of us as if there were only one of and let me know you are thinking about during
us.”– Saint Augustine this difficult time. May the Holy Family surround
you with Love and protect you, those you love,
and our world.
“Easter is the demonstration of God that life is
essentially spiritual and timeless.” Humor For Today
- Charles M. Crowe
Bunnies are cuddly, the large and the small, but I
like the chocolate one best of all - unknown
“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are
Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” -
Q. Why did the Easter egg hide?
Pope John Paul II
A. Because he was a little chicken
“For I remember it is Easter morn, and life and
love and peace are all newborn. “ Keeping Connected
- Alice Freeman Palmer We are trying to implement as many means as possible to
keep everyone in our Fourteen Holy Helpers parish family
connected and informed.
“Keep your face towards the sunshine and
The Rectory office is closed to visitors, we can be contacted
shadows will fall behind you.” – Unknown via phone at 674-2374 and email at rectory@14hh.org.
We have added an “Emergency Helpline” on our answering
system. If you need assistance please leave a message and
“Jesus gave us spring as a reminder of how
someone will get back to you. For medical emergencies,
beautiful life can be after death.”- Unknown please call 911.
Other ways to keep connected:
“I am the resurrection and the life”. - John 11:25 Our website: 14hh.org
Email: Sign up to be on our parish email list at our website.
Sign up for Flocknote: Simply text the word helpers to 84576
“Golf is just the adult version of an Easter Egg
or visit www.flocknote.com/14hh and choose the groups you
Hunt.” — Unknown would like to hear from! It’s free and there’s nothing to
download! We will also be utilizing Flocknote to reach out to
parishioners who only have landlines via pre-recoded
You can find more Easter and spring quotes at messages.
https://parade.com/1006821/marynliles/easter- Call 675-2592: That is the phone number for the Church.
quotes/ There will be a message from Fr. David including Scripture, a
prayer and the latest updates. Fr. David will be changing this
message very frequently so check back often.Sunday of Divine Mercy April 19, 2020
Please Note: Although there are no scheduled Masses,
Fr. David does celebrate a private Mass every day and four
times on Sunday. He offers these Masses for the intentions
The Church Sanctuary Lamp
listed below.
will be lit this week in memory of:
Living & Deceased of Fourteen Holy Helpers While praying privately at home, please offer some prayers for
the daily Mass intention and the Sacristy Lamp intentions also.
Mass Intentions For the Week
The
Th Eucharistic
Euch is Adoration
isti Ad Chapel
io Ch el Saturday, April 18th, Vigil of Sunday of Divine Mercy
Sanctuary Lamp
will be lit this week in memory of: Theophil (Phil) Skrzypek (4th anniv of passing 7 Birth Rem.)
Albert Meaney - wife, Gayle
Requested by: Sunday, April 19th, Sunday of Divine Mercy
Wife, Marie
James Keller - Chris & Barb Keller
David Anken (Anniv. Of Eternal Life) - Wife & Children
Please Pray For…
Gloria Sikora - Choir
Liz Cantafio, Carol Ernst, Anna Bellittiere, Matthew
Victoria Frontera - Barb Tokasz
Gzyl, Bill Reidy, Bob Furlong, Kim Vaillancourt, Ray
Stroh, Thomas Bala ,Janice Scherr, Chester Lasota, Monday, April 20th, Easter Weekday
Helen Zeis, Jim Zielinski, Benjamin Forenzo, Joseph Arnett Wagner - Nancy
Florea, Joy Ward, Michael Bogdan, Barbara Hudack, Tuesday, April 21st, St. Anselm
Ruth Biniewski, Carol Wilde, Fr. Michael Burzynski,
Living & Deceased of Fourteen Holy Helpers
Trooper Joseph J. Gallagher, Marie Cumlo, Tommy
Wednesday, April 22nd, Easter Weekday
Dressler, Antoinette Volpe, Barry Stelmach, Laura
Art Casper - Dick, Pat & Christi Pagano
Matott, Joel Rivera, Mary Ann Tarpy, Andy Zubek,
Ann Lauer, Greg Koscielniak, Joan Taylor, William Thursday, April 23rd, St. George, one of the Fourteen
Holy Helpers
Taylor, Joseph Iannello, Katie Miller, Paul Verostko,
James Ludwig (Anniv. Of Eternal Life) - wife, Lorraine
Daryl & Ursula Gigante, Arlene Korczynski, Alicia
Russo, Butch Pajak, Don & Barbara Bove, Paul Friday, April 24th, St. Fidelis
Cramer, Jill Brooks, John Galley, Judy Sarna, Abbey Karen Marie Mankiewicz - Mom & Dad
Ford, Carl Poydock, Gloria Brzezinski, Tracy Jean Saturday, April 25th, Vigil of Third Sunday of Easter
Bangel, Peter Lostracco, McKenzie Conklin, Eric G.,
Francesca Morabito, Pamela Delaplane, Michael Thomas & Rose Andolina - daughter, Joan
Zizzo, Katy Buchanan, Dayna Yannello, Tom Sunday, April 26th, Third Sunday of Easter
Wilczak, Danuto Borusowski, Andraej Borusowski,
Peter Keegan - The LaBruna Family
Robin Shields, Danny Sullivan, Emma Rigerman,
AnnMarie Hutchinson, Mary Ann Logaridis, Courtney Dolores Drzewiecki - Ray & Kathy Klapp
Mann, Kelsey Mann, Ray Stroh, Russel Folaron, Gloria Sikora - Pat Abrams
Gracie Kruk, Roland Friedrich, Angelo Marzullo, Joseph & Josephine Lana - Lana Family
Carm Kij, Thomas Morano, Carol Gulino, Ron Attea,
Hilary & Kevin Hays, Cheryl Geary-Rothenberg,
Shaun Vona , Lisa Summar, Kevin Judge, Jared With Heartfelt Sympathy…
Fr. David & our parish community would like to express
Forenzo, Richard Happ, Abbey Roth, Andrew
condolences to the family of:
Dakopolos, Ali Jafari, David Zajdel. Rita Deacy, Loretta Pajak
David Dehlinger, Annbelle Seifert, Mike Gallivan , 4/8/2020
Walter Gawron, those suffering from coronavirus, all Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
medical and hospital personnel and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace, Amen.Sunday of Divine Mercy April 19, 2020
The Easter Proclamation (Exsultet)
Exult, let them exult, the hosts of heaven, O wonder of your humble care for us!
exult, let Angel ministers of God exult, O love, O charity beyond all telling,
let the trumpet of salvation to ransom a slave you gave away your Son!
sound aloud our mighty King's triumph! O truly necessary sin of Adam,
destroyed completely by the Death of Christ!
Be glad, let earth be glad, as glory floods her,
O happy fault
ablaze with light from her eternal King,
that earned so great, so glorious a Redeemer!
let all corners of the earth be glad,
knowing an end to gloom and darkness. O truly blessed night,
worthy alone to know the time and hour
Rejoice, let Mother Church also rejoice,
when Christ rose from the underworld!
arrayed with the lightning of his glory,
let this holy building shake with joy, This is the night
filled with the mighty voices of the peoples. of which it is written:
The night shall be as bright as day,
(Therefore, dearest friends,
dazzling is the night for me,
standing in the awesome glory of this holy light,
and full of gladness.
invoke with me, I ask you,
the mercy of God almighty, The sanctifying power of this night
that he, who has been pleased to number me, dispels wickedness, washes faults away,
though unworthy, among the Levites, restores innocence to the fallen, and joy to mourners,
may pour into me his light unshadowed, drives out hatred, fosters concord, and brings down the
that I may sing this candle's perfect praises.) mighty.
On this, your night of grace, O holy Father,
V. The Lord be with you.
accept this candle, a solemn offering,
R. And with your spirit.
the work of bees and of your servants’ hands,
V. Lift up your hearts.
an evening sacrifice of praise,
R. We lift them up to the Lord.
this gift from your most holy Church.
V. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
R. It is right and just.
But now we know the praises of this pillar,
It is truly right and just, with ardent love of mind and heart which glowing fire ignites for God's honor,
and with devoted service of our voice, a fire into many flames divided,
to acclaim our God invisible, the almighty Father, yet never dimmed by sharing of its light,
and Jesus Christ, our Lord, his Son, his Only Begotten. for it is fed by melting wax,
drawn out by mother bees
Who for our sake paid Adam's debt to the eternal Father, to build a torch so precious.
and, pouring out his own dear Blood,
O truly blessed night,
wiped clean the record of our ancient sinfulness.
when things of heaven are wed to those of earth,
These, then, are the feasts of Passover, and divine to the human.
in which is slain the Lamb, the one true Lamb,
Therefore, O Lord,
whose Blood anoints the doorposts of believers.
we pray you that this candle,
This is the night, hallowed to the honor of your name,
when once you led our forebears, Israel's children, may persevere undimmed,
from slavery in Egypt to overcome the darkness of this night.
and made them pass dry-shod through the Red Sea.
Receive it as a pleasing fragrance,
This is the night and let it mingle with the lights of heaven.
that with a pillar of fire
May this flame be found still burning
banished the darkness of sin.
by the Morning Star:
This is the night the one Morning Star who never sets,
that even now, throughout the world, Christ your Son,
sets Christian believers apart from worldly vices who, coming back from death's domain,
and from the gloom of sin, has shed his peaceful light on humanity,
leading them to grace and lives and reigns for ever and ever.
and joining them to his holy ones.
R. Amen.
This is the night,
Excerpt from the English translation of the Roman Missal © 2010,
when Christ broke the prison-bars of death
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights
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