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St. Gabriel’s Church 1 Elma, New York
ST. GABRIEL OF OUR LADY OF SORROW
5271 Clinton Street Elma, NY 14059
March 19, 2023
St. Gabriel’s Church 2 Elma, New York
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
3/20/23
Monday, March 20, 2023 Faith Formation Grades 1-5 - 4:30-7PM - PC
8:00AM Falletta Family Faith Formation Grades 8 - 6-7:30PM - PC
11:30AM Michael Nawrocki by Nawrocki Family
3/21/23
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Cause for Joy: Mothers and Munchkins - 9AM -
8:00AM Alex Ziembiec by Ron and Marilynn St. Gabe’s House
Hennessy Faith Formation Grades 6-7 - 6-7:30PM - PC
11:30AM All Souls First Communion Meeting - 6PM - CH
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 3/22/23
8:00AM Forest Bazan by Mark and Penny Bittner Faith Formation Grade 9 - 6-7:30PM - PC
11:30AM Joseph Pawlak by Family Ladies Guild Board Meeting - 7:30PM - PC
Thursday, March 23, 2023 3/23/23
8:00AM Dorothy Sawicki by Family Boy Scouts - 6-9PM - PC
11:30AM Joseph Harris by Marzec Family Cub Scouts - 6PM - PC
Friday, March 24, 2023 3/24/23
8:00AM For St. Gabriel’s Parishioners by Fr. Walter Stations of the Cross - 12PM - CH
11:30AM Florence Dudziak by Family HNS Fish Fry - 4-7PM - PC
12:00PM Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross - 6:30PM - CH
6:30PM Stations of the Cross
3/25/23
Saturday, March 25, 2023 Faith Formation Grades 1-5 - 9-10AM - PC
8:00AM Margaret DeVincentis by Lyons Family Parish Retreat Begins - 4PM; 6PM Mass - CH
Sunday Vigil 3/26/23
Vigil of The Fifth Sunday of Lent Parish Retreat Begins - 6AM, 8AM, 10AM, 12PM
4:00PM Norma Matela by Husband, Don Matela Mass - CH
6:00PM Joseph Sturges by Ed and Lynne Gehen Faith Formation Grade 10 - 9:30-12PM - PC
Sunday, March 26, 2023
5th Sunday of Lent
6:00AM Dennis Kasprowicz by Constance Gullen LADIES GUILD NEWS
8:00AM Allan Bergler by Bill and Sharon Bergler
10:00AM John and Dorothy Partell by the Partell’s
12:00PM Alex Ziembiec by Nancy and Ralph
Basket Raffle: Thank you to everyone who
donated items for the baskets. Tickets are being sold
Santangelo
on Friday’s during the Fish Fry's in the Parish Center
and after the 10AM and 12noon Masses on March
19th, and 26th. For more information call Sally at 716-
685-3986. Drawing will be held on March 31st.
Winners do not have to be present.
Ladies Guild Members Spring Dinner
Our May Dinner is being held at Potts Deli & Grille
located at 41 S. Rossler Ave. off Clinton St. just
passed Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga on Wednesday,
May 3rd, at 5:30PM. The cost is $43. Money is due
by April 15th. Checks can be sent to
Sue Pace
658 Pleasant Drive
Lancaster, NY 14086
Our next monthly Mass is Sunday,
April 2nd at 8AM. Coffee & Baked
goods in the Parish Hall after
Mass.
St. Gabriel’s Church 3 Elma, New York
Dear Parishioners,
Parish Lenten Retreat
We continue our journey of lent focusing
and meditating on the mystery of Jesus’
suffering on the cross and His March 25-29, 2023
resurrection.
This is a very busy time in our parish. Every Friday we
have twice Stations of the Cross for the convenience I Have Eagerly Desired to Eat This
of the people. Those who cannot make it during the Passover With You
day, can attend in the evening. This is also a time of
sacramental preparation for First Penance which we Join us for our parish retreat as we are drawn
had this Saturday, March 18. We are also preparing closer to God and Jesus in the final days of lent.
children for First Communion and we will have two
sessions on Saturdays in May. Our High School youth March 25 and 26th: We will open our retreat at
are preparing for Confirmation, which will also take ALL weekend Masses. We will
place in May. meet our retreat presenter,
Fr. Krzysztof and find out a
Next Saturday, we are starting our Parish Lenten little more about our retreat.
Retreat. We are advertising and encouraging all of
you to take advantage of these spiritual exercises. We March 27 and 28th: Fr. Krzysztof will be presiding
are encouraging everyone to take advantage to at our 11:30am Masses on
receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation which will be both of these days.
on Wednesday, March 29 from 4:30-6pm and from
7- up. We have invited 8 priests to assist us in this
sacrament so that you do not need to wait a long time. March27th and 28th: 6PM in the Church
We invited a special speaker for this years retreat. Fr. Krzysztof will continue
This is an opportunity for us during the Holy Season his discussion on the
of Lent to reflect more and deeper on the Eucharist, topic of the retreat.
which will be the theme for this years retreat. This
year is the year of the Eucharist which is such an March 29th: Lenten Parish Confessions
important a part of our faith and the center of our Priests will be available to hear
Liturgical Celebrations. For your convenience, there confessions from 4:30-6pm and
will also be preaching at 11:30AM Mass on Monday, from 7pm-finished.
Tuesday, and Wednesday. Please, and again please,
attend these days we selected for this years retreat.
Meet our presenter: Fr. Krzysztof Marcyński SAC
May the Holy Spirit guide you, direct you and open
your hearts on the graces that God prepared for us. Fr. Krzysztof is a Polish
This is the best way to prepare for and celebrate Pallottine Priest ordained in
Easter—Resurrection of our Savior Lord Jesus Christ. 1991. He is a graduate of New
York University in the United
May the Lord bless you all. States. He is also a director of
May the Lord bless our activities and celebrations in media and communication at
our parish. The Pallotine Center “Future for
And may the Lord open the hearts of those who Ukraine” where there are 86
mostly need God’s Divine Mercy. mothers with children from the
war-torn country. He runs the
As always, you are all in my days of recollections with
hearts and my prayers. different groups. Father Krzysztof is the author of a
number of articles and several books. His hobbies are
Yours, talking to people, helping others in spiritual
Fr. Walter development, getting to know other cultures and
cuisines, sports, a good book and jazz.
COLLECTION: We will be taking up a collection to
aid Fr. Krzysztof’s efforts at the Pallotine Center he
runs. There is an envelope titled “LENT” dated
March 26th in your envelope packet. This is what
donations made using that envelope will go towards.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!St. Gabriel’s Church 4 Elma, New York
Confirmation
FAITH FORMATION / Grades 1-10
716-668-2070 Confirmation will be Sunday
05/21/23 @ 3pm.
CONGRATULATIONS and GOD’S BLESSINGS to
the children who made FIRST RECONCILIATION on Please watch the bulletin and
March 18th. A huge THANK YOU to the parents, Flocknotes for more information
grandparents, teachers, and all others who have on interviews and Confirmation
worked with these children in preparing them for rehearsal.
interviews and 1st Reconciliation. May these children
and their family’s treasure and frequently receive this
holy sacrament of LOVE, FORGIVENESS and
MERCY!
First Holy Communion interviews are coming up
quickly! In order for your child to be comfortable
and familiar with Mass, I encourage you to bring
your child to church. Every Sunday at the 10am
Mass, the front pews will be reserved for 1st Holy
Communion students and their families. This
The members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry have been
way, they will become more familiar with Mass.
hard at work knitting and crocheting prayer shawls for
By the time of 1st Reconciliation and 1st Holy those in need of prayers and comfort. These shawls
Communion, they will be able to comfortably are available for anyone who is need.
participate during Mass. I am very grateful to
parents and grandparents for helping your child
prepare for these sacraments. Thank you for all With this being said, we are looking
your efforts and may God bless you. for yarn donations. If you are able to
donate a skein or two, there is a bin
in the vestibule of the church to
The Sacrament of First Holy Communion: place your donations in.
Saturday 05/06/23 and Saturday 05/13/23 @
11:00am Thank you for your generosity.
1st Communion meeting for parents and children
is Tuesday, 03/21/23 @ 6pm in the church. Please
make every effort to be there. Donna Sopczyk, Ady Cvetkovski,
Dr. Carlos Martinez, Michael
Saturday 9am and Monday 6pm Lipowski,Tanya Guralny, Rick
students will make their First Holy Czosek, Joseph Orsini, Peter J.
Communion on 05/06/23. The Ziembiec, Mary Lou Griffin, Paul
rehearsal date for these students Schifferle, Bernard Blocho, Jr., Dennis Jason, Rich
is Friday, 05/05/23 @ 6pm. Benson, Karl Kujawa, Lauren Reese, Tony Martinez,
Bill Wittenberg, Sharlene Guastaferro, Dona Sturm,
Christine Ferrucci, Jenna Ward, Annette Ptak, Vanida
Monday 4:30pm students and Balbierz, Julia Stahura
First Communion students in
older grades will make their First
Holy Communion on 05/13/23. The rehearsal date
for these students is Friday, 05/12/23 @ 6pm.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Catholic Charities operates nine food
First Holy Communion Bread Party pantry and outreach centers in Western
As part of the First Holy New York – seven in Erie County
Communion Program, all (Central, East and South Buffalo, Getzville and
students and their families Lackawanna) and one each in Allegany County in
should attend the 10AM Wellsville, and in Cattaraugus County in Franklinville.
Mass on Sunday, April 23, Each location has emergency food pantry service and
2023. Following Mass we will offers information and referrals to other needed
gather in the Parish Center services to those who are food insecure, free of
to share bread and fellowship with each other. We charge. Your support of Appeal 2023 helps ensure
are asking families to bring a loaf of bread/sweet these vital basic necessities and programs are
there when needed. Give today at ccwny.org/donate
bread for sharing. More info to follow.
or text GIVEHOPE23 to 44321.St. Gabriel’s Church 5 Elma, New York
OUR OFFERING TO GOD St. Gabriel’s Holy Name Society
“Honor the Lord with all your wealth
With the first fruits of all your produce.” BASEBALL EXCURSION
Your sacrificial gift presented at the Offertory: NY Yankees at Cincinnati
Reds
March 4/5, 2023: $ 15,201.90
Mailed in to Office $ 4,074.00 May 19, 20, 21
Online $ 6,551.50
Total $ 25,827.40 $385 per person double occupancy
March 11/12, 2023: $ 14,290.12 Motorcoach Transportation
Mailed in to Office $ 3,180.00 Refreshments on the bus
Online $ 4,119.50 Stopping for Lunch
Total $ 21,589.62
Includes 2 night stay at Holiday Inn Express
Tickets to 2 ballgames
May God reward you a hundred-fold for every act of
generosity to our parish. We are grateful to each of Free hot breakfast each morning at hotel
you for every donation. May our appreciation for the
treasure that is St. Gabriel’s parish be expressed in For reservations or more information call
our unselfishness and self-sacrifice. Thank you to all Ted at 716-668-9101
our generous parishioners and friends for the support
of our parish. GIVE TO GOD WHAT IS RIGHT, NOT Payment due no later than APRIL 1st, 2023
WHAT IS LEFT! (payment solidifies the trip)
ST. GABRIEL’S HOLY NAME SOCIETY ST GABRIEL’S
ANNUAL LENTEN FISH FRY DINNERS
DYNGUS DAY PARTY
Every Friday during Lent
February 24 thru March 31st Monday, April 10, 2023
(excluding Good Friday)
4pm - 7pm (or sold out) 11:30am - Polka Mass with
Fr. Walter Grabowski
Eat-In Dinners include: & the Special Delivery Band
Macaroni Salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Bread &
ADMISSION $12.00
Butter, Coffee, Tea, or Loganberry
(children under 12 free)
Featuring ICELANDIC HADDOCK Polish Platter available from 12-2pm
Food provided by The Polish Villa Restaurant
Appetizer
Clam Chowder Soup $4.00 Platter Includes:
2 Pierogi, Golumbki, Fresh and Smoked Polish Sausage,
Dinners Rye Bread and Butter, Sweet & Sour Cabbage
Battered or Broiled Fish, Scallops, & Shrimp Dinners $17.00 (Includes free admission until 2pm)
$14.00 each
Battered Fish Child Portion $8.00 Polish Food ALA CARTE available for purchase
Seafood Platter $15.00 from 2-8pm
Continuous Music from 12:30PM-9:00PM featuring
All Carryouts New Direction Band until 3:00PM
additional $1.00 charge The Concertina All Stars and Tony’s Polka Band from
Hagaman, NY till 9:00PM
To Order Carryout:
716-668-5424 Tickets are available at the Parish Rectory or after
$1.00 additional charge the 11:30am Polka Mass on Dyngus Day
(beverages not included)
For more information, call
Kevin Hejna - 716-866-7046
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RECTORY
List of Ministries OFFICE: 668-4017
FAX: 656-0616
& Organizations Secretary: Toni Wittmeyer
Bookkeeper: Kris Iwankow
Faith Formation Coordinator - Emma Dus 716-668-2070
Life Teen - Deacon Greg Moran - 716-668-2070 FAITH FORMATION
Edge Coordinator - Michaela Glynn 716-668-2070 Coordinator: Emma Dus
Secretary: Gerrie Cvetkovski
Director of Music - Emma Dus 716-668-2070
Edge Coordinator: Michaela Glynn
St. Vincent De Paul - Dan 716-424-8928 Life Teen Coordinator: Deacon Greg Moran
Folk Group - Paul Bloom 716-512-5650 Hours: Mon. -Thurs. 9:00am - 3:00pm
Prayer Group - Ron Karwick 716-997-9277 668-2070
gcvetkovski@stgabeschurch.com
Prayer Shawl Ministry - Ann Bauman 716-684-1732
Prayer Cloth Ministry - Judy Sipior 716-668-3020 MUSIC
Garden Tenders - Kathy Moriarity 716-288-9412 Director, Emma Dus
Holy Name - David Herzog 716-681-2574 MAINTENANCE
Ladies’ Guild - Sally Herzog 716-685-3986 Mike Tulumello, Joe Wolanin,
Usher - Bob Shaul 716-668-4362 Ken Scharf
Eucharistic Ministers - Richard Luczak 716-572-5520
TRUSTEES
Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick - Rectory 716-668-4017 Kathy Moriarity
Lectors - Michele Ziegler 716-510-5677 Tom Henninger
Altar Servers - Matt Wachala 716-507-5977
Bereavement - Rectory - 716-668-4017 Pastor:
Parish Council - Jim Wier - 716-598-1829 Jesus Christ
Respect Life - Mark Bittner 716-901-0595
Associate:
Boy Scouts - Tom Greier 716-256-9673 Rev. Walter Grabowski
Cub Scouts - Darrell Jones 716-867-3790 Senior Associate:
Counters of Collections - Rectory 716-668-4017 Rev. John Mitka
Deacon Gregory Moran
Marriage Help? - Retrouvaille - Carol - 716-474-9371
MASS SCHEDULE SACRAMENTS
Monday–Friday ........................... 8:00am & 11:30am
Saturday ................................................. 8:00am Mass BAPTISM
Saturday Evening Vigil ...................... 4:00 & 6:00pm Following the 12 Noon Mass. Baptism preparation class
Sunday 6:00, 8:00, 10:00am & 12:00pm required for first time parents prior to Sacrament. Baptisms
Rosary - Monday-Saturday……………7:30am are held one Sunday of the month. Call the Rectory to make
arrangements.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Friday: 9:00am – 4:00pm RECONCILIATION
(Weekend & evenings by appointment) Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 7:50am
716-668-4017 First Friday: 11am - 11:15am
Saturday: 3:15pm - 3:45pm
www.stgabeschurch.com
stgabriel@stgabeschurch.com MARRIAGE
Appointments are to be made one year PRIOR to wedding
ADORATION day. Attendance is required at a Marriage Preparation
(First Friday of the Month) Program.
Immediately following the 11:30am Mass
Through 6pm Benediction LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
PARISH REGISTRATION Letters of recommendation can be issued to members of our
New Parishioners are requested to register at the Parish Office parish who are registered at least three months, regularly attend
during office hours as soon as possible, in person or by Mass, and receive the Sacraments. Regular use of envelopes
telephone. Please notify the Parish Office when moving out of indicates attendance at Mass. Sponsors are to be Baptized,
Parish or changing address. Confirmed, and if married, have done so in conformity with the
laws of the Church.
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