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St. Gabriel’s Church 1 Elma, New York
September 26, 2021
ST. GABRIEL OF OUR LADY OF SORROW
5271 Clinton Street Elma, NY 14059
St. Gabriel’s Church 2 Elma, New York
LADIES GUILD NEWS
The Ladies Guild will be collecting
“Socks for the Needy” September
15th through September 30th.
Monday, September 27, 2021 Socks will be donated to various
8:00AM Joseph Vincent Daly by Marge Daly & homeless shelters in the area.
Family
11:30AM Edward Kempa by Sister, Diane Swinnich Bins will be placed in the
back of the Church. Only
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 new packaged socks will be
8:00AM Paul Sanders by Fran Pajda accepted.
11:30AM Stanley Helak by Alice Helak & Family
Thank you for your donations.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
8:00AM For St. Gabriel’s Parishioners by Fr. Walter
11:30AM Judith Bartholomew by Husband
2022 MASS
Thursday, September 30, 2021
8:00AM Jessica Marie Caputi by Karen & Jerry INTENTIONS BOOK
Oczek We are beginning to open the
11:30AM Richard Kempa by Sister, Diane Swinnich book for scheduling Masses.
Friday, October 1, 2021: We are taking Wedding
8:00AM Edward Sunday by Mary Jane Czechowiak Anniversary dates first, so if you would like to set up a
11:30AM Jane Krempa-Koron by Ted & Dolores Mass intention in honor of a memorable anniversary,
Niedziela (ie: 25th, 50th, 60th, 75th), please call the Rectory to
schedule that date.
Saturday, October 2, 2021:
8:00AM Arlene Polniak by Sophie Osika & Family General opening date is October 4th. You can
schedule one weekend and two weekday Masses per
Sunday Vigil: deceased.
4:00PM Dorothy Weibel by Gary Weibel
6:00PM Kotz & Ratajczak Families by Mr. & Mrs.
Norman Kotz
Sunday, October 3, 2021 OUR OFFERING TO GOD
6:00AM Arthur & Rose Roaldi by Children “Honor the Lord with all your wealth
8:00AM 25th Anniversary Shawn & Karen Marshall
10:00AM Henry & Jean Slazak by Nowak Family &
With the first fruits of all your produce.”
40th Wedding Anniversary Ted & Karen Your sacrificial gift presented at the Offertory:
Mazierski
12:00PM Michael Brown by Teresa Family September 18/19, 2021 $15,273.75
Online $ 4,769.50
Total $20,043.25
Mailed envelopes 2017
Returned by mail 40 - 50 weekly
Online giving 788 Parishioners
May God reward you a hundred-fold for every act of
generosity to our parish. We are grateful to each of
RCIA - Rite of Christian you for every donation. May our appreciation for the
Initiation of Adults treasure that is St. Gabriel’s parish be expressed in
our unselfishness and self-sacrifice. Thank you to all
our generous parishioners and friends for the support
Do you know someone who is of our parish. GIVE TO GOD WHAT IS RIGHT, NOT
interested in becoming Catholic? WHAT IS LEFT!“
Do you have questions regarding
your Catholic faith, or have sacraments you would like “PLEASE REMEMBER ST. GABRIEL’S PARISH
to complete? Please contact the Rectory at 668-4017 IN YOUR WILL
for more information.
St. Gabriel’s Church 3 Elma, New York
Be Safe…Be Strong…Pray…
Everyday we are hearing about ST. GABRIEL’S HOLY NAME SOCIETY
the Covid-19 virus on the news. HALLOWEEN DANCE
We at St. Gabriel’s are doing
more than is required to keep Featuring:
our Church and classrooms *****NERDS GONE WILD*****
clean and safe for all of us.
We miss our children in the church! We miss our
families in the church. As our Religious Education
classes have started, please bring your children to
Mass again. We must teach them that God is here for
them. To come and pray together. Pray for everyone
who has been affected by this pandemic in so many
different ways. We miss our normal activities and
various community social events. Life is so hard on
people with all the restrictions! People losing their
jobs, businesses are closing, life is getting more and
more expensive. Let us pray for the end of this
pandemic.
Let us pray for our country! Let us pray for the Saturday, October 30, 2021
respect of people whose life and job security are in St. Gabriel’s Parish Hall
jeopardy. While we rely on the science, medication,
and technology, to improve our situation, Now is the Music from 8:18pm - 12:18am
time to put more trust and faith in God. “In God We Doors open at 7:30pm Must be 21 years or older
Trust” – that is our national motto! We trust in God,
Jesus; we believe in the power of God, power of Tickets: $25.00 presale $28.00 at the door
prayer. We need to come back to the Church, to the Reservations for tables of 10 No Refunds
Sacraments! We need to fall on our knees and beg
God for intervention. In God is my strength, in Him is Includes: Beer, Wine and Pop & Water
our hope. (Psalm) NO B.Y.O.B.
Temperature checks will be taken at the door
Let us turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary, every morning
at 7:30am just before Mass we have a Rosary prayer; Prizes for best overall costumes!!!
please come and join us. Dress up or not! YOUR CHOICE!
During the month of October each Wednesday we will Costumes are Optional!
have a traditional Rosary devotion with the Exposition Tickets and Information:
of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:30pm. It is very
convenient after dinner, work or school. Let us ask Dave 716-668-8709 Len 716-870-3795
Mary to pray for us sinners, to pray for the end of this Rectory 668-4017
pandemic. In many of her apparitions, she
encouraged us to pray the Rosary for many different
intentions. She is our Mother, she loves us, she loves
her children. May she intercede for us in front of God; Life in the Spirit
throne and her Son Jesus.
Seminar
Please join us in our prayers, Masses and devotions. St. Gabriel Parish, Elma
May the Lord bless you all! The Holy Spirit has given us gifts that bring us fully
You are in my heart and my prayers. alive and able to live joyfully! Join us for seven
consecutive Thursdays beginning September 30th-
Yours, November 11th, 2021, from 6:30pm-8:30pm at St.
Gabriel Parish Hall, 5271 Clinton St., Elma, NY
Fr. Walter 14059.
People who have attended in the past have encoun-
tered the Spirit in a way that changed their lives.
WEDDING BANNS Come and see what they found. Each evening you
will hear great speakers, talk with others and have
Bann II questions answered, pray, and of course, enjoy
Alyssa Zappia & Charles Hoddick, Jr. snacks and fellowship.
Bann I
Antonia Pennacchio & Mitchell Jasinski To register, call Sandy Swiech at 716-864-5583 or
Christina Steck & Scott Keil email at sandys826@hotmail.comSt. Gabriel’s Church 4 Elma, New York
Praise & Pizza
Friday, October 1, 2021
5:00-6:00pm (Church)
“Slice of fun” to follow
Come & join fellow teens as we
FAITH FORMATION GRADES 1 - 5
pray, sing and adore Our Lord
Classes have begun! Classes are running on Satur- Jesus
days at 9am-10am and 10:30am-11:30am and Mon-
days 4:30pm-5:30pm and 6pm-7pm. Parents picking
Our hope is to have “Praise &
up your child/children from 6pm, please be courteous
Pizza” each First Friday of the Month
and refrain from talking as 8th grade students are in
session in the hall.
EDGE
If you were unable to register, please call the office at
6th & 7th Grade 6-7:30pm Tuesdays
668-2070. Homeschooling is an option for those with
Next class: September 28, 2021
conflicts. This year we are using the “Be My Disiples”
8th Grade 6-7:30pm Mondays
curriculum.
Next class: September 27, 2021
**Parents, please also sign up for Flocknotes by
texting GABES to 84576. LIFE TEEN
Flocknotes is our text messaging system that allows us
to communicate with you throughout the year. 9th Grade: Confirmation Preparation Begins
Wednesdays 6-7:30pm
Please be registered at St. Gabriel’s, and be active Next Class: September 29, 2021
in the parish by attending Mass regularly with
10th Grade 9:30AM - Noon Sundays
your child/children and supporting the parish.
Class begins: September 26, 2021
Home Health Screening Next class: October 27, 2021
A Home Health Screening form will be sent home with Please note regular Mass attendance is expected
the students. This is in accordance with the CDC and throughout the year.
Erie County DOH Guidelines. Please read it, sign,
and have your child bring it back to their next class. It If you have any questions, please call the Faith
will also be sent through Flocknotes. Formation Office.
716-668-4017
CHILDREN’S CHOIR “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me
It’s not too late to join! Are you to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put
around his neck.” Mark 9:32
searching for a meaningful ac-
tivity for your child that is safe
and fun? Then why not join the May our Lord bless our Young People.
St. Gabe’s newest ministry, The Ms Jean and Ms Anna
Singing Angels! Practice is at Youth Ministers
11am on Sunday’s after the
10am Mass. Children will sing once a month at the
noon Mass. Feel free to bring your child over and see
Emma after Mass for more details. All are welcome!
“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Come before him with
joyful songs!” Psalm 100 OCTOBER 2/3, 2021
EXTRA COLLECTION
Next week there will be collection boxes at all doors
PARISH COUNCIL of the Church for the earthquake in Haiti and Hurri-
NOMINATIONS cane Ida. Please give generously to help the people
affected by these catastrophes.
We will have a few
openings for our Parish
Council in October. If NEWLY MARRIED
you know of someone,
or are interested yourself to be part of this group, Mr. & Mrs. Logan Webber were
please call the Rectory so we can put the nominations married on September 25, 2021
together. and have now begun their
journey together in love and faith.
Elections will be held in October.
Congratulations!St. Gabriel’s Church 5 Elma, New York
Lauren Reese, A Special Intention, R&R Grabowski,
Jan Parent, Karen Mazur, Donald Cloy, Joe W.,
ST. GABRIEL’S 2021 Sr. Joseph Marie, Donna Sopczyk, Ady Cvetkovski,
Stella Rose Curtin, John Malovich Sr., Kim, Christina
FALL EVENT Gravius, Phyllis Wainwright, Alexander Bielecki,
(formerly Appliance Raffle) Timothy Popielski, James Refermat, Carol Stenzel,
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2021 AT 1:30PM Benjamin, Matthew Mulhern, Rielly Mulhern, Rian
Mulhern, Laurel Cieslak, Margaret Dutka, Chet
Due to the uncertainty of Covid-19 ‘Social Distancing’ Pawlowski, Karen Doyle, Sharon Styborski, MaryAnn
guidelines, this year’s FALL EVENT will be an ‘Online Ellsworth, Richard J. Wolicki, Janice Korzeniewski,
Streaming Event’. There will be no activities at the Freitas Family, Dave Denk, Eileen Dougherty, Karen
Parish. Bordonaro, Arlene Litwin, Racheal Lombardo, Bob
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FELLOWSHIP Lancaster
COFFEE HOUR
Tickets: $12.00
Once again our youth will be For tickets call:716-681-8387
sponsoring Coffee Hours! Limited # of Tickets Available
Please join us on Sunday, October 10, 2021 in the Bring your own snacks/food
Parish Hall after the 10am Mass for NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL
Coffee and Fellowship.
We have so many new families that we would like to
welcome and get to know. Come and introduce your ADORATION
family to someone you haven’t met before. On Friday, October 1st, there
will be Adoration in the Church
There will be a free will offering accepted to benefit immediately after the 11:30am
our Youth Group. Mass.
UPCOMING FELLOWSHIP COFFEE HOURS:
This will conclude at 6pm.
Sunday, December 12, 2021 Adoration is every first Friday of the Month.SMOLAREK
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List of Ministries RECTORY
OFFICE: 668-4017
& Organizations FAX: 656-0616
Secretary: Toni Wittmeyer
Bookkeeper: Kris Iwankow
Faith Formation Coordinator - Emma Dus 668-2070
FAITH FORMATION
Youth Ministry - Jean Czerniak 668-2070 Coordinator, Emma Dus
Director of Music - Emma Dus 668-2070 Secretary, Gerrie Cvetkovski
Folk Group - Paul Bloom 901-0767 Youth Minister, Jean Czerniak
St. Vincent De Paul - Dan 424-8928 Edge Coordinator, Anna Updike
RCIA - Cindy 668-9062 or Sue 668-3063 Hours: Mon. -Thurs. 9:00am - 3:00pm
Prayer Group - Ron Karwick 997-9277 Also, during all class times
Bible Study (Thursday @ 7pm) - Dick Ciezki 656-9395 668-2070
Prayer Shawl Ministry - Ann Bauman 684-1732 gcvetkovski@stgabeschurch.com
Prayer Cloth Ministry - Judy Sipior 668-3020
Holy Name - David Herzog 681-2574 MUSIC
Ladies’ Guild - Sally Herzog 685-3986 Director, Emma Dus
Usher - Bob Shaul 668-4362
Eucharistic Ministers - Richard Luczak 572-5520 MAINTENANCE
Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick - Rectory 668-4017 Mike Tulumello, Dan Florkowski,
Lectors - Michele Ziegler 510-5677 Joe Wolanin
Altar Servers - Matt Wachala 507-5977
Bereavement - Mary Ellen Soroka 655-0147 TRUSTEES
Parish Council - Ron Karwick 997-9277 Kathy Moriarity
Respect Life - Pat Morelle 207-6509 Tom Henninger
Helping Hands - Rectory 668-4017
Boy Scouts - Tom Greier 256-9573 Pastor:
Cub Scouts - Darrell Jones 867-3790 Rev. Walter Grabowski
Fraternus - Tom Nuttle
stgabesfraternus@gmail.com Senior Associate:
Counters of Collections - Rectory 668-4017 Rev. John Mitka
Permanent Deacon:
Deacon Gregory Moran
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 on the Second and Fourth Sunday’s of the month.
Call the Rectory to make arrangements.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm RECONCILIATION
(Weekend & evenings by appointment) Monday - Friday 7:30am - 7:50am
First Friday 11am - 11:15am
www.stgabeschurch.com Saturdays 3:15pm - 3:45pm
stgabriel@stgabeschurch.com
MARRIAGE
ADORATION Appointments are to be made one year PRIOR to wedding
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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