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Welcome to St. George Church
A Parish with Spirit and Heart!
January 2, 2022
The Epiphany of the Lord
As we turn a page in a book or flip the month on a calendar we see a
new page emerge, new possibilities are revealed. Here we are at the
beginning of another year. 2022 is yet a mystery for us. There will
certainly be good times and awful events. The blend of these will make
up the “spice” of our year.
So much is out of our control. Things happen and then we cope. Our
response to exterior events is something we are able to influence by our
interior attitude. This interior disposition of ours is a work in progress.
Each of us have had experiences that influence our confidence to carry
on. Some have torn us down, others have built us up. The end result is
where we are at this moment.
This moment, as we enter the year 2022, is an invitation to “spin” our
experiences in the most positive, constructive way. What choices shall
we make to encourage growth, motivate others and inspire hope?
Tending our own interiority is vital in providing us the strength to be the
best we can be in 2022! New Year’s blessings to all. Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us.
Sister Lori
The parish office will be closed all day Monday, January 3rd,
in celebration of the New Year’s Day holiday.
Sunday and Holy Day offerings last week totaled $5,095.00, and
Maintenance and Capital Improvement offerings for December
now total $1,058.00. Thank you for your steadfast and faithful
generosity to our parish and community needs.
Donate online anytime at stgeorgercchurch.weshareonline.org.
Rosary Altar Society Cookie Sale a Huge success!
Thank you all for your support of the sale, which netted $1,578.00 to
be used for the projects of the Rosary Altar Society.
The winners of the Holiday Gift Card Raffle were: the Kraus family
(Colden Market & Cafe); the LaValley family (Home Depot); the Dolce
family (Wegmans) and Ricky Russo (Amazon). Congratulations!
Doris Ellis, Jeanne McIntyre, Ronald Eckert, Cathy Castro, Rick
Gonzalez, Rosemarie Wagner, Joe Grover, Bill Frick, Rose Wolf,
Patricia Kralisz, and Sharon Brinkel. May they receive God’s comfort
and healing.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
(♥ denotes a living intention)
Saturday, January 1
Solemnity of Mary 10 am Jim Caprio, by Rick & Linda Gonzalez
Epiphany of the Lord (Vigil) 5 pm The Four Intentions of the St. Vincent de Paul
Society, by the St. Vincent de Paul Society
Epiphany of the Lord 10 am Dennis Dee, by the Schneider Family
Sunday, January 2
Monday, January 3 8 am For favors received, by anonymous
Tuesday, January 4 8 am Robert Brinkel, by Sharon Brinkel
Wednesday, January 5 8 am Communion Service
Thursday, January 6 8 am Communion Service
Friday, January 7 8 am Mary Hankin, by Joe Denesha
Saturday, January 8 5 pm Cindy Stallard, by Rick & Linda Gonzalez
Baptism of the Lord 10 am Kazimiera Strzelczyk, by Tom & Alice Dziulko
Sunday, January 9
Our First Friday Mass will be January 7th at 8 am in the chapel.
Each First Friday of the month, after the 8 am Mass, we offer Eucharistic exposition and simplified
adoration until 10 am. Consider joining us in this prayerful devotion.
Confessions are heard on Saturdays from 4:00 - 4:30 pm in the sacristy of the church.
The Memorare Chapel is open daily for prayer.The Epiphany of the Lord
“As we begin the New Year, may we discover anew that faith
demands worship. If we can fall on our knees before Jesus, we
will overcome the temptation to set off on our own path.”
(Pope Francis, Jan. 6, 2020)
On this Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, we remember that
God came to earth for everyone, every nation, every people.
Epiphany Blessing of Your Home & Household
On the Feast of the Epiphany, many faithful ask God’s blessing on their
home and on those who live in or visit the home. A common way of doing
this is to use chalk to write above the home’s entrance. It can also be written
somewhere inside the home.
20 + C + M + B + 22
The letters C, M, B have two meanings:
• They are the initials of the traditional names of the three magi: Caspar, Melchior,
and Balthazar.
• They also abbreviate the Latin words Christus mansionem benedicat, “May Christ
bless the house.”
The “+” signs represent the cross and 2022 is the year. You can learn more about this
tradition and prayers to pray along with the chalking of your door at usccb.org/prayer-and-
worship/liturgical-year/christmas/christmas-january-6.
Catholic Men’s Fellowship
Join other men of faith every Saturday morning from 8-9:30 am in the parish
hall to share some coffee, scripture, and fellowship. Next Saturday you’re also
invited to join them in the church from 7-8 am for Adoration of the Most Holy
Sacrament. Need more information? Email Paul at kalinskip@gmail.com.
Resolve to Give Greener! Are you trying to cut down on the paper you use?
Is the offering check that you write for our parish one of the few checks that you
write anymore? You can give greener by using our online giving service,
WeShare. Visit our secure website at stgeorgercchurch.weshareonline.org and sign up
in minutes. You decide the amount that you would like to give, one-time or recurring, and
whether the donation is drawn from your bank account or your credit card. Call 652-3153 if
you need more info.ted in the Gathering space of the church and inside the Chapel doors.
Rest in Peace, Mary Volk
Mary passed away peacefully at home on December 27th. Kindly
keep Mary’s loved ones, especially her daughter Jacquie Carr and
granddaughters Olivia Carr and Karleigh Volk, in your prayers.
Arrangements will be announced as soon as they are known.
May Mary rest forever in the peace of our Father’s love.Christmas Flower Offerings Honoring our Family and Friends
♥ Indicates a living intention
Florence Woodruff ~ Michael Greean II ~ Mary & David Rieman
Grant & David Rieman ~ Robert Prehoda ~ Howard Parker ~ George Rogers
Bea Rogers ~ Thomas Woodrow ~ Bea Woodrow ~ Kraus & Holden Families
Alfred Puff ~ John & Annie Fitzpatrick ~ Christine Czora ~ Frances Gottstine
Louis & Teresa Gottstine ~ Bob & Ray Gottstine ~ Richard & Dorothy Hartmetz
~ Gertrude & Harold Hayden ~ Raymond Gottstine ~ Daniel J. Sojka
Norm & Meta Conway ~ Anthony & Jean Sojka ~ Rosemary Schneider
Mary Schneider ~ Betty McElheny ~ Kathy Tullar ~ Gary McKale
Dorothy & Stanley Harezga ~ Robert Harezga ~ Carol Fachko ~ Howard Nelson
Theo Pokorski ~ Sally Denesha ~ Marian & Robert Bull ~ Eunice & Fred Vitale
Gladys Stroup ~ Frances & Joe Dole ~ Chris & Tom Alibiso ~ Arthur Hider
Bill & Agnes Mazurczyk ~ Vincent Mazurczyk ~ Dan Pietrzak ~ Joe Kupka
Lou Kupka ~ Edward Beck ~ William Beck ~ Alfred Beck ~ Lynn Racine
Douglas Stetler ~ Joseph Arcara ~ Mrs. & Mrs. Joseph Antkowiak
Louise Maggio ~ John & Irene Szeliga ~ Ilse Jung ~ ♥John Jung
Clarence & Esther Ling ~ Howard & Mary Jean Ling ~ Joseph & Helen Peplin
John & Adam Sikora ~ John Peplin, Sr. ~ Richard & Norma Hartman
Thank you for your generous offerings to beautify our Church this Christmas season.
Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, where the Magi find
the newborn king and offer him gifts of gold, frankincense, and
myrrh. In the spirit of the Magi, please put your gift in the
St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box so that comfort and peace can once
again be given to a newborn child.
Contact Us
Sr. Lori High, SSMN, Pastoral Administrator Rev. Msgr. Jim Wall, Sacramental Minister
Office: 716.652.3153 Mobile: 716.292.4262
Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
www.stgeorgercchurch.org stgeorge.wf@gmail.com
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