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MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m
Monday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 6:15 p.m.
Holy Days & Special Masses listed inside the bulletin
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 3:00−3:30 p.m. or by appointment
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m.- 6:10 p.m.
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Matt Nycz, Pastor.……………………………Ext. 408
Msgr. Robert K. Golombek, Pastor Emeritus
Msgr. Leo F. McCarthy, In Residence (retired) ….. Ext. 404
Sr. M. Lucette Kinecki, CSSF, Pastoral Assoc……..Ext. 403
Deacon Ed Zablocki, Permanent Deacon
Annette Fabbiano, Administrative Assistant…….…Ext. 401
DebraAnn McInerney, Finance Administrator….….Ext. 402
Carolyn Prefontaine, Faith Formation Youth Ministry CRE
Lucy Stanton, Faith Formation Grades K-4
Marguerite Mullins, RCIA
Kenneth Fick Jr., Music Director
Gloria Scime, Food Pantry Director
Celine S. Kingsley and John Rozak, Trustees
SACRAMENTS
BAPTISM: Celebrated upon appointment through the parish
office. A baptismal class is required before an infant’s baptism is
scheduled. Call the parish office.
MARRIAGE: Engaged couples need to meet with a priest
before a wedding date is set; one year of preparation is
preferred.
ANOINTING: Communal anointing offered twice a year, any
time by appointment.
COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Families of the sick are asked
to notify the parish for communion calls to be arranged.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: To be a sponsor for
Baptism or Confirmation, individuals must fulfill the
responsibilities and obligations Church law requires:
1) Have received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism,
Confirmation and the Eucharist). 2) If married, marriage must be
recognized by the Catholic Church. 3) Attend Mass and receive
communion regularly. 4) Be an active parishioner for at least the
past three months.
An active parishioner is one who is enrolled on the parish
census files and supports the Sunday offertory.
263 CLAREMONT AVENUE
TOWN OF TONAWANDA, NY 14223
Phone: 716-834-4282 • Fax: 716-834-9573
Website: bsacramentchurch.com
Email: [email protected]
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PARISH OFFICE HOURS IN FATHER COTTER HALL
Monday through Thursday:
8:30 a.m. − 12:00 noon & 12:30 p.m. − 4:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m.— Noon
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION OFFICE
(716) 834-4282
ST. FAUSTINA’S GATE - FOOD PANTRY
PHONE: 837-2544
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on Friday
Blessed Sacrament Athletic Club (BSAC): 871-0595
September 25, 2016
263 CLAREMONT AVENUE
TOWN OF TONAWANDA, NY 14223
Phone: 716-834-4282 • Fax: 716-834-9573
Website: bsacramentchurch.com
Email: [email protected]
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August 18, 2019
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED: All Souls
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Helen Allan, Christine Ando,
Michele Ando, Marsha Ashton, Elizabeth Bailey, Jeanne Barrett,
Katrina Beller-Zambron, Joan Boone, Joseph Brancato, Sam
Brenner, Joseph Bulger, Sam Bumbalo, Jack Carroll, Cleo
Cathcart, Helen Chu, Ruth Cicatello, Kathy Collette, Nickolas
Cordova, Christine Crotty, Eugene & Kathy DeFabio, Cathy
Derrick, Magdalen Dukarm, Paul Dukarm, Joe Falzone, Dorothy
Folck, Katrina Foster, Linda Gee, Teresa & Bob Giammette, Sam
Glorioso, Mike Guarino, Margaret Haywood, Patricia Hedges,
Becky Hinds, Mary Houston, Larry Hoyt, Denise Huard, Melody
Hudson, Mary Jane Hulin, Marlene Hunt, Margaret Hyland,
Claude Imagna, Charles Incorvaia, Kathy Kay, Paula Keller,
Aidan Kew, Joe Kirbis, Jeanine Klein, Nicolette Cinquino Lista,
Lynn Loeser, Jane Lucken, Patti Lugar, Ron & Theresa
Mathewson, Laurie & Frank Medina, Carol Miceli, Richard Michel,
Lou Militello, Janis Nimmo, Edward Papaj, Vincent Philippone,
Bob Pfohl, Lorraine Pfohl, Beverly Polowy, Ann Popadick, Tom
Powenski, Darlene Rajczak, Ann Recker, Patricia Reddish, Mary
Rumschik, Edmond & Christina Ryan, Joe Rumschik, Florian
Rzepka, Theresa Saladyga, Pat Salemi, John Scime, Sam
Scolla, Steve Scrivani, Vic Sorrento, Jesse Stroupe, Ruth
Tarasek, , Shellie & Tess Terrell, Frank Todaro, Eileen Walsh,
Lorraine Young, Dcn. Ed Zablocki.
LADIES OF THE ALTAR: August 23 - Team 4 - M. Assad,
N. Atallah, J. Goodell, R. Schaner
COLLECTION COUNTERS: August 25 - Team 2
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME -2- BLESSED SACRAMENT
Saturday, August 17
8:00 a.m. - Brian Collette by Daughter, Destinee
4:00 p.m. - (Sunday Vigil) Donna Eddy by Pat Weatherford
Sunday, August 18 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 a.m. - Steven Toth by Lucy Stanton
Noon, Mass in the Park - Sam Sortisio by Ray & Marcy
Kaminski
Monday, August 19 - St. John Eudes
8:00 a.m. - Nancy Schmidt by Jim & Judy Cagney
Tuesday, August 20 - St. Bernard
8:00 a.m. - Norbert Wolanski by Family
Wednesday, August 21 - St. Pius X
8:00 a.m. - Irene Jurkiewicz by Virginia Kaprel (Sister)
Eucharistic Adoration 8:30 am - 6:10 pm in the Chapel
6:15 p.m. - Salvatore (Sam) Sardo by the Volunteers at
St. Faustina’s Gate
Thursday, August 22 - The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8:00 a.m. - Ann Casarsa by Rosemary Schaner
Friday, August 23 - St. Rose of Lima
8:00 a.m. - For the People of the Parish by the Pastor
Saturday, August 24 - St. Bartholomew
8:00 a.m. - Michael & Angeline Barrile by Theresa, Char, &
John
4:00 p.m. - (Sunday Vigil) Judith Macdonald by Shari & Joe
Cardinale
Sunday, August 25 - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 a.m. - Antoinette Pope by Family
10:00 a.m. - Joe Miceli (Anniversary of Death) by Wife, Carol
The Sanctuary Candle will be lit from August 18 - 24, 2019
In Loving Memory of Patti Kness by Sue Mason
MASS INTENTIONS
MASS INTENTIONS
From the Diary of
St. Faustina Kowalska
O Christ, if my soul had known, all at once, what it
was going to have to suffer during it’s lifetime, it
would have died of terror at the very sight; it would not
have touched its lips to the cup of bitterness. But as it
has been given to drink a drop at a time, it has emptied
the cup to the to the very bottom. O Christ, if You
Yourself did not support the soul, how much could it do
of itself? We are strong, but with Your strength; We are
holy, but with Your holiness. And of ourselves, what are
we? - Less than nothing…
My Response: My Jesus, You suffice me for
everything else in the world. Although the sufferings
are severe, You sustain Me. Although the times of
loneliness are terrible, You make them sweet for me.
Although the weakness is great, You change it into
power for me. (Diary 1655)
DIVINE MERCY IN MY SOUL
DIVINE MERCY IN MY SOUL
Our parish has received $14,376.01 reflecting the
July 31, 2019 disbursement of Upon This Rock
funds. This brings our disbursement total to date to
$98,298.95. We once again would like to express
the enormous gratitude we have for everyone who,
through incredible generosity, made, and continue
to make, this drive successful!
Our parish is in need of
men and women who are
willing to help at Funeral
Masses as an altar server.
This is a kindness we can
extend to families and
friends who are grieving the
loss of a loved one.
Training is provided, and the call to serve would be
sporadic; please give this request your prayerful
consideration. Should you decide to give it a try, please
contact the coordinator of this important ministry, Ken
Rozek, at 834-2169 or by email at [email protected].
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THE WEEK AHEAD
THE WEEK AHEAD
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THE GROWTH OF A PARISH (OURS!)
In July 1935, Father Kenneth Muller, a newly ordained priest, was assigned to assist Father
Fitzgerald. Father William Snyder replaced Father Mullen in July 1, 1939 and proved to be
of great help to our Pastor in the four years of his assignment. When Father Snyder was
transferred, the Bishop was unable to send Father Fitzgerald another assistant, resulting in an
increased work load that fell on his shoulders. While other priests were periodically assigned
during the late 40’s, Father Fitzgerald was often without an assistant. To add to his burden,
the financial struggles and preoccupation with the war was increasing in the minds of the nation and of the parish.
Sixth in a sixteen article series; this installment was originally published in our March 20, 2016 bulletin
History
Of
Blessed
Sacrament
Parish
Sunday, August 18
Noon - Mass in the Park & Parish Picnic at Lincoln
Park Shelter #1
Monday, August 19
9 am - Noon - Vacation Bible School (Fr. Cotter Hall)
7 pm - Altar & Rosary Society Board Meeting (Church
Meeting Room)
Tuesday, August 20
9 am - Noon - Vacation Bible School (Fr. Cotter Hall)
Wednesday, August 21
9 am - Noon - Vacation Bible School (Fr. Cotter Hall)
7 pm - Legion of Mary Meeting (Church Meeting Room)
Thursday, August 22
9 am - Noon - Vacation Bible School (Fr. Cotter Hall)
7 pm - Al Anon & Alateen Meetings (Room 16, FCH)
Friday, August 23
Noon - 6 pm - RUMMAGE SALE (Parish Center)
9 am - Noon - Vacation Bible School (Fr. Cotter Hall)
Saturday, August 24
8 am - 5 pm - RUMMAGE SALE (Parish Center)
Sunday, August 25
8 am - Noon - RUMMAGE SALE (Parish Center)
LEGION OF MARY
LEGION OF MARY
Legion of Mary Evangelization for the month of
August: St. Faustina practiced an inner silence to help
her soul to become more united with the merciful
Christ. Repeat the exclamatory prayer daily during the
month of August…
"Jesus, You know...."
ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY
ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY
Just a reminder, our first BOARD MEETING of our 2019—20 season is fast approaching and
will be held on Monday, August 19
th
at 7:00 pm, in the church meeting room. Thank you for
your dedication and efforts as we move into this new year. We look forward to seeing you.
Thank you.
NICKELS REALLY ADD UP!
NICKELS REALLY ADD UP!
Did you know that you can turn your returnable bottles
and cans into a donation to our parish? It’s so easy –
simply drop them off at Bottle & Can Redemption
Center at 2790 Sheridan Drive (corner of Parkhurst)
and request that the proceeds go to Blessed Sacrament
Church. We received a check for $200.75 in August;
thank you to the many parishioners who participate!
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AREA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
AREA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Dancing Under the Stars on Sunday,
August 18 from 6 - 9 pm at St. Joseph
University Parish, 3269 Main Street,
Buffalo. Big band and dance music
featuring the Jim Tudini Band and
Bobby Militello. Free dance lessons at
6:30 pm, Anderson’s food truck, raffle
and theme baskets. Donation at the door.
Sign Language Classes will be
offered at Resurrection Church
in Cheektowaga for 10 Monday
evenings from 6-7:30 pm starting
September 9. Beginner and inter-
mediate levels will be available.
More advanced and tutoring for
religious interpretation will also
be available upon request. For
more information, contact Sr.
Conchetta LoPresti, OSF at 716-
601-8887.
Love Dr. Ray Guarendi? Want to be part of his TV show? Dr.
Ray will be taping his TV show right here in Buffalo on August 21
& 22. There will be two shows taped each night at 5 pm and 7 pm
at the WNED TV studios in downtown Buffalo. Come and be part
of the fun and excitement. To reserve your place in the audience,
call Darcee at The Station of the Cross (101.7 FM) at 877-888-
6279, ext. 103 or email her at [email protected].
Annual Festival at Our Lady of
Czestochowa Parish, 57 Center
Avenue, North Tonawanda next
Sunday, August 25. Events
include basket raffle, chicken
BBQ from 12-3 pm, 5K race,
megabucks cash raffle, kids’
games, live music, and much
more. Visit www.nt-olc.org for
more information.
Annual Men’s Retreat, spon-
sored by the Holy Name Socie-
ties of Buffalo and St. Catharines
Dioceses, on September 13-15 at
Christ the King Seminary, 711
Knox Rd., East Aurora. Theme:
Evangelization. Limited to 60
men. For reservations or more
information, call the Holy Name
Office at 716-847-2201 or Fr.
Paul Sabo at 716-604-4948.
Healing Mass on Friday, September 11
at 7 pm at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, 4375 Harris Hill Rd., Williams-
ville. Let’s come together and pray for
our family, for our community, for one
another, especially the sick, those in
hospitals, those with cancer, the home-
bound, those going for surgery, those
with special intentions, the travelers, etc.
This Mass is for anyone seeking physi-
cal, spiritual healing. Everyone is wel-
comed and will be prayed for. Fr. Daniel
Ogbeifun, celebrant. For additional in-
formation, contact the rectory office at
716-632-8838.
Have you ever experienced Mass outside in the Shrine? Don’t
let this beautiful summer slip by without joining us. Every Sunday
at 8:30 and 11 am, weather permitting, we will have the Holy Sacri-
fice of the Mass in our beautiful shrine at Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church & Diocesan Shrine, 5337 Genesee St., Bowmansville. For
more information, call 716-683-2375.
St. John the Baptist, Kenmore, Class of 1969, will celebrate
their 50
th
reunion on Saturday, September 14 on the campus and
church grounds, 1085 Englewood Ave., Kenmore. The event will
begin with Mass at 4 pm, followed by a tour of St. John’s School,
Klauder Hall and Chapel. From 6-9 pm guests will assemble in the
Reina Community Room for dinner and memories. At 9 pm, the
festivities will continue at a location to be determined. For
questions or to register, contact Michelle Salemi at 716-877-6401.
Are you thinking about separation or
divorce? Is your marriage or that
of a relative or friend heading for
divorce? Retrouvaille is designed to
help troubled marriages regain their
health. The program is highly successful
in saving hurting marriages. For details
or to register call (716) 474-9371 or visit
www.HelpOurMarriage.org.
The next weekend is September 27 - 29,
2019. Pre-registration is required; all
calls are confidential.
The great summer downsize! If you’re cleaning out closets and
drawers in anticipation of the new school year – and the new
wardrobe that comes with it – please keep Ladies of Charity in
mind. The volunteer diocesan organization, which is affiliated
with Catholic Charities, accepts donations of new or gently used
clothing, footwear, purses and bags, and household items such as
small kitchen appliances, curtains and drapes, dishes and utensils
and bed linens. Donations can be dropped off from 10 am to 2:30
pm weekdays at 1122 Broadway, Buffalo; or from 10 am to 1:30
pm on the first Saturday of the month (excluding holiday
weekends). For more information on making donations, call
716-895-4001.
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YOUTH FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM FUNDRAISER
YOUTH FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM FUNDRAISER
Friday, August 23rd from Noon
Friday, August 23rd from Noon
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6 pm
6 pm
Saturday, August 24th from 8 am
Saturday, August 24th from 8 am
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5 pm
5 pm
Sunday, August 25th from 8 am
Sunday, August 25th from 8 am
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Noon
Noon
DONATIONS are still being accepted!
DONATIONS are still being accepted!
We are in need of your clean, slightly used sellable items to be donated to:
Blessed Sacrament Faith Formation Program!
Donations can be dropped off at the Blessed Sacrament Parish Center on
Sunday, August 18
th
, 2019 between 8:30 AM and Noon
We are looking for your new or gently used toys, books, cds, dvds, games, childrens clothing, small
kitchen appliances, jewelry, kitchen gadgets, furniture, lamps, blankets, pillows, towels, tools,
backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, shoes, boots, etc!
Questions? Please contact or Carolyn Prefontaine at 949-8188
Thank you in advance for your support!
Remember, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure!
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIESMILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES
YES WE CAN!
YES WE CAN!
Couples celebrating their 50th, 60th, or 70th
Wedding Anniversary during 2019 are
invited to a special Mass that will be
celebrated at St. Joseph Cathedral
by Bishop Malone on Sunday,
September 22nd at 10:30 am.
Please call the parish office at
834-4282 no later than August
23rd to reserve your spot. Each
couple will receive a special
Certificate of Recognition from
the Bishop.
Congratulations!
This weekend’s Yes
We Can! requested
item for our parish
food pantry is a cake
mix. Or go off script
and donate whatever
non-perishable food
that you choose!
The white garden bench just
inside the chapel entrance is
used for collecting food
donations anytime.
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