Rev. Adolph Kowalczyk, Pastor

Rev. Msgr. Dino J. Lorenzetti, Pastor Emeritus

Deacon Tim Coughlin

Deacon Mark Hooper

Business Manager: Cece Huff

Parish Secretary: Patti Billi Office Assistant: Janet Bartkowiak Parish Trustees: Dave Muskopf & Ray Waite Director of Music: Keith Kelly

Parish Council President: Wally Skrzynski

PARISH CONTACTS: Parish Office ...............................................824-2935 Parish Office FAX ...................................... 827-7643 E-Mail Address ......................... rectory@olshop.org Web Site ................................ http://www.olshop.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Monday thru Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm (Closed daily 12:00pm to 1:00pm) MASSES:

Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm.

Sunday: 8:00am,10:00am, and 12:00noon

Daily: Monday to Friday: 8:30am (In the Church) Holy Day: Consult Weekly Mass Schedule.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday: 3:30 to 4:00pm. At other times, by appointment.

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE: 824-8209

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 12:00pm. Monday & Tuesday evening: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Faith Formation Director: Lynn Lipczynski Faith Formation Secretary: Carrie Filipski Youth Minister/Service Coordinator: Sarah Leahy

3148 Abbott Road ● Orchard Park, New York 14127

of the of the Our Lady Sacred Heart Our Lady Sacred Heart

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October 3, 2021Weekday and Holy Day Masses are celebrated in the Church

Monday, October 4– St. Francis of Assisi 8:30am People of the Par ishTuesday, October 5 - Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos 8:30am Ernest Leeb - Ernie & Dawn Dobies

Wednesday, October 6 - St. Bruno8:30am Michael Bochack - Mother, Doris Thursday, October 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary 8:30am Michael Billi - Aunt JoFriday, October 88:30am Henry Pielecha - Daughters Saturday, October 9 - St. Denis 4:30pm Mike Polanowski - Wife & Family Sunday, October 10 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am J immy Gunning - Fran & Mary Gunning 10:00am Tony & Ethel Delmonte - Denise, Sam & Family 12:00pm Elaine Niewiemski - West Seneca Food Pantry

MISSION STATEMENT "We the parish family of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart strive to honor God by faithfully living the Gospel through acts of faith, hope and charity while drawing our strength from the Eucharist, the source and center of our faith."

1165 Families Registered 236Families Online Giving Program

746 Families Receive EnvelopesWeekly: October 3, 2021

Sunday Collection……..$9,181.00Maintenance Collection …….$113.00

Your Stewardship of time, talent and treasure is greatly appreciated!!

The Sanctuary Light Memorial The Sanctuary candle this week will burn in memory of

Jason & Lisa Pieczonka..Requested by..Mom & DadREADINGS FOR SUNDAY, October 10, 2021

Wisdom 7:7-11Hebrews4:12-13

Mark 10:7-30 or 10:17-27

Come join us on the First Thursday of each month for Family Rosary.

Our next one will be: Date: Thursday, October 7thTime: 7:00pmPlace: Church

Sacrament Guidelines COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Anyone who is ill and unable to attend Mass for a month or longer can call the Parish Office. The priests or Spe-cial Ministers of Communion to the Sick will be happy to bring the Eucharist to the homebound. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Prospective parents are asked to call the Parish Office three months before the birth of a child. A baptismal class is required before an infant's baptism is scheduled. Baptismal classes are held on the third Wednesday of every other month. Baptisms are held on the first and third Sundays of the month after the noon Mass. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Requests for weddings should be made at least twelve months in advance of the prospective date. Church ar-rangements should be made before other wedding date commitments. No wedding dates are given over the phone. Pre-marriage preparation is also required. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: To act as sponsors for the Sacraments of Baptism and/or Confirmation can be given only to registered members of the Parish who are confirmed, attend Mass, receive the sacraments regularly and registered for three months.in the parish. If the requesting per-son is married, the marriage must have taken place in conformity with the laws of the Church.

COVID-19 is now “a highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health” under New York State & the CDC has indicated that New York State’s rate of transmission is “high.”

Masks are now mandated for all par ticipants in the lit-urgy, especially when in close proximity to those of other households (for entry, exit, and when receiving Holy Com-munion). When seated, participants may “relax their mask” if they feel comfortable to do so.

Eucharistic Ministers & Altar Ministry As before, masks are required for those distributing the Eucharist. Eu-charistic Ministers should limit in-home visits to close fam-ily. Anyone in the sanctuary should limit close exposureand all should practice good hygiene. For example, instead of having a server hold their missal, presiders should con-sider holding it or placing it on a stand. If a deacon is pre-sent, there should be distance between him and the cele-brant.

COVID-19 Update: Guidance for Parishes

Page Three October 3, 2021

It’s that time of year again---Our Annual Mitten Drive! The summerlike tempera-tures of September will soon be forgotten. But please don’t forget the children in our community who will need mittens, gloves,

hats and scarves to keep them warm as cooler temperatures become more common. The St. Vincent de Paul Society of our parish is once again collecting new or gently used (clean and laundered) mittens, gloves, hats and scarves which will be distributed to children in need. Look for the Mitten Barrel in the Ushers Room to accept your donated items. The collection will run from next Sunday, October 10th, to Sunday, November 7th. Thank you for your sup-port in this worthwhile endeavor.

HEAP is a federally funded program that issues heat-ing benefits to supplement a household’s annual energy cost. HEAP also offers an emergency benefit for house-holds in a heat or heat related energy emergency. Addition-ally, HEAP offers a heating equipment repair and/or re-placement benefit for homeowners with inoperable heating equipment.

2021-2022 HEAP Eligibility Guidelines Gross Monthly Income

The 2021-2022 Regular HEAP opened Friday, October 1, 2021.

To apply online for HEAP, visit www.mybenefits.ny.gov. Applicants may also email their name and address to Heaphotline@erie.gov and a paper HEAP application will be sent to them via postal mail. Completed HEAP applications with supporting docu-mentation may be mailed to: ECDSS, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, Attention: HEAP. HEAP phone center is avail-able to assist the public during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm at (716)858-7644. Outside of regular business hours, the community may call Connect 211 for assistance at 1-888-696-9211.

RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Today is Respect LIfe Sunday, so please consider joining us as we stand for life from 1- 2pm at NATIVITY OF OUR LORD, in Orchard Park. For those unable to stand, you are invited to pray in the Church after the noon Mass at 1pm before the Blessed Sacrament. Benediction will be at 2:10pm. Hope to see you there!!!!!! St. Gianna's urgent needs: GIRLS 0-3 months sleepers and GIRLS receiving blankets

PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CON-SIDER SIGNING UP FOR OLSH'S DAY ON OCTOBER 10TH TO PRAY FOR AN HOUR FROM 1PM TO 4PM AT WOMENS SERVICES AT 2500 MAIN ST., BUFFALO

Babies need their voices to be heard & we are their voice!!!!! Be Fishers of Men...You catch 'em, He'll clean 'em!!

Monthly Split Club For the Month of September

Our winner is...Nancy Rooney …. $647.50

Household Size

Maximum Gross Monthly Income

1 $2,729

2 $3,569

3 $4,409

4 $5,249 5 $6,088

6 $6,928

7 $7,086

8 $7,243

NEXT 50/50…...NOVEMBER

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New Online Giving program with Vanco Payment Solutions

W e are excited to announce that you can now (or once again) manage your giving online! Giving online is easy and al-

lows you to set up automatic recurring contributions and view your complete online giving history from anywhere you have access to the Internet. Simply follow these easy steps:

1) Visit the church website at www.OLSHOP.org 2) Click on the Online Giving button, 3) Click on the Create Profile button, then 4) Follow the onscreen instructions to create an online profile and

to schedule your recurring contributions.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP! Are you in high school and looking for a way to be your-self, make friends and form a community based in faith? Join us for any of our upcoming gatherings – ALL ARE WELCOME! : October 7th Youth Night/Family Rosary – We will join the families at 7 for rosary then have regular youth night with games afterwards until 9pm

October 16th-17th BASKET RAFFLE held by Altar Rosary to benefit Youth Group – need lots of teen volun-teers to serve as greeters, etc. in the Parish Hall after all Masses. Contact Mrs. Sarah to sign up.

October 22nd West Seneca East v West Football Game 7pm – come cheer on a couple of our YG guys as they go head to head at the EvW game. We will meet at WSW and all sit together!

October 23rd Haunted Woods Walk – MUST RSVP by 10/17 so we can get tickets ahead (pre-sale only). Meet at 1660 Orchard Park Road at 6:45pm. 1-hour spooky walk with bonfire after. Benefits SPCA.

October 28th Youth Night – Decorating and planning for Kids for Christ Halloween Party

October 30th – Kids for Christ Halloween Party – come help run games, judge costumes, and create a fun night for our younger kids!

Please RSVP to Mrs. Sarah at sleahy@olshop.org or 716-824-8209. Join our Remind Text Group for updates by tex-ting “@olshyouth” to phone # 81010. www.olshop.org/highschool MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN GYM! All 6-8th Graders are welcome to join us for Open Gym in the Parish Hall the 1st Fridays of each month beginning in October 1st 6-7:30pm. A permission form must be on file, please fill one out ahead at www.olshop.org/middleschool or come in with your child the first time attending to fill out a paper form. There is no cost and friends are welcome. KIDS FOR CHRIST (KCC) – Grades 3-8. Come have fun, learn more about our Catholic faith, and meet new friends! October 15th 7-8:30pm in the Parish Center Save the Date - Halloween Party & Movie SATURDAY, October 30th 6:30-9:00pm Registration forms at www.olshop.org/kcc. Contact Mrs. Sarah with any questions sleahy@olshop.org 824-8209. Parents sign up for Text Reminders of KCC events by tex-ting “@olshkcc” to phone # 81010.

I n 2021, to date, we’ve made and donated 71 blankets to Mercy Hospital. We’ve also donated 17 shawls to Broth-

ers of Mercy and 28 shawls to Autumn View. The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Thursday in the parish center at 10:30am Please feel free to join us. For more infor-mation, call Connie Kurtz at 646-1354.

BASKET RAFFLE!!! Altar Rosary Society is hosting a Basket Raffle with pro-ceeds benefitting High School Youth Group after all Mass-es October 16-17 in the Church Hall. Ticket Sheets $10/each or 3 for $20 and Split Club tickets onsite. Winners will be drawn at 2pm Sunday, October 17th – you do not need to be present. Money raised helps our high schoolers participate in pilgrimages such as the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis in November, World Youth Day at Fatima Portugal, and several local ministry events at the parish and in the community. Basket donations can be dropped off at the Rectory during business hours through October 15.

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Clear Out Your Cans & Help Our High School Youth Group

We are no longer partnering with Cash for Cans on Abbott. Our High School Youth Group now has an account at 12th Man Bottle & Can Redemption, just 1/2 mile from OLSH at 2170 Abbott Rd.! They are open 6-days a week. Just

drop off cans and bottles and tell them it's for "OLSH Youth" - no need to wait. We will receive the deposits in a monthly check. (glass bottles must be in cardboard boxes) 12th Man is starting that policy as a safety measure. This money will help our high school teens attend faith-building events and provide resources for teen gatherings at the parish. Thank you!

12th Man Bottle & Can RedemptionNOW OPEN DAILY Monday thru Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-3pm 2170 Abbott Road

Support Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Youth Ministry Quick Drop off and mention OLSH Youth

Our 50/50 is every other monthSeptember November January March

July Envelopes are in your Packet or at church and in the parish office. They are $5.00 eachThanks for your support!!

Lectors are provided with a book of readings for each Church year, so they can practice ahead of time. The books also contain interesting information about the context and meaning of the passages to be read. Studying this can help make your proclaiming of the scripture more confident and meaningful to your listeners. Why do people become lectors? • To be more involved in the Sacrament of the Eucharist• To demonstrate your commitment to the life of the Church• To get more active in our parish community• To deepen your own experience of the Mass• To develop a closer relationship to the scripture• To help your fellow parishioners enjoy a richer experi-ence of the Mass

We are in need of lectors for Noon Mass. If you are interested please call the parish office.

Fr. Adolph

Polka Mass & Polish Platter Dinner on Sunday, Octo-ber 17 at St. Andrew Church, Crocker & Reiman Sts., Sloan. Polka Mass at 11 am featuring Special Delivery Band, followed by a Polish Platter Dinner in the Parish Hall from 12-3 pm (dine-in or take-out). Dinners include: golumbki, smoked polish sausage, salt potatoes, sweet and sour cabbage, lazy pierogi, roll and beverage. We encour-age pre-sale to guarantee your dinners. For more infor-mation, call 716-892-0425.

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36:30 Confirmation Class

46:45 Faith Formation Class 7:30 Con. Prayer

56:45 Faith Formation Class

67:00 Holy Name

710:30 Prayer Shawl7:00 Youth Group

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10 11 Columbus DayNO Faith Formation Class 7:30 Con. Prayer

Parish Office Closed

12NO Faith Formation Class

13 1410:30 Prayer Shawl

157:00 KCC

16Basket Raffle

179:15 Faith Formation Class Basket Raffle

186:45 Faith Formation Class 7:30 Con. Prayer

196:45Faith Formation Class

207:00 Altar & Rosary

2110:30 Prayer Shawl7:00 Youth Group

226:30 Faith Formation Family Event 7:00 St.V D Paul

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2410:00 Confirmation Retreat ————————————31 Halloween

256:45 Faith Formation Class 7:30 Con. Prayer

266:45 Faith Formation

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27 2810:30 Prayer Shawl6:30 Respect Life7:00 Youth Group

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Our Service Men & Women that

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Happy Birthday to everyone

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