Mass Schedule & Devotions:

Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Monday thru Friday: 9:30 a.m. • Saturday: 8:00 a.m.

The Rosary is recited daily after the 9:30 a.m. Mass.

First Friday Devotions: following the 9:30 a.m. Mass.

Confessions: Saturday 4:00 p.m.

Office is Closed on Wednesdays

Rev. James B. Cunningham, Pastor

Robert A. Dobmeier, Permanent Deacon & RCIA

Michael Ruszala, Music Director

Mrs. Cheryl McNerney, Director of Religious Ed.

Judy Tweedy & Marge Priester, Parish Secretaries

Daily Hours: 9-2:30pm Closed Wednesdays & Saturdays

Sacrament of Baptism:

Please call the rectory to make arrangements.

Godparents must be active members of their parish &

be baptized, confirmed Catholics. Parents are required

to pick up our Baptismal Booklet prior to the Baptism.

Marriages:

Arrangements are to be made with the parish priest for

the First Interview before a definite wedding day may

be established.

Care of the Sick:

Emergency sick calls can be made to the rectory at

any time. For others who are home bound or

hospitalized, please notify the rectory office.

RCIA Classes: (September to May)

Held each Sunday morning—9:45 to10:45 am

Director is Deacon Bob Dobmeier 597-6421

Religious Education:

For all grades 1-10 on Sunday mornings

following the 8:45 a.m. Mass.

Call Cheryl McNerney at 823-8575

Letters of Recommendation:

For those who have been asked to sponsor at Baptism

or Confirmation, we gladly issue recommendations for

parishioners who:

• have been confirmed & attend Sunday Mass

• if married, have done so in conformity

with the Laws of the Church

• if they are parents, are sending their children to

Catholic School or religious instructions.

• are registered at least 90 days.

A registered parishioner is the one who is enrolled in

our census files.

Parish Membership:

New parishioners please contact the parish office.

Use of Sunday envelopes and regular Mass attendance

is recommended. Please notify the office if you are

leaving the parish.

Handicap Accessibility:

A handicap ramp is located in the rear of the Church

from the Hayden St. parking lot.

E-mail: St.Teresa.Bookkeeper@gmail.com

Facebook.com/stteresaofavilasrcchurchsobflo

Website—www.stteresabuffalo.com

February 10 2019 The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAINT TERESA

CATHOL I C PAR I SH

1974 SENECA ST. • BUFFALO, NY 14210

Phone: 716-822-0608 • Fax: 716-826-3795

E-mail: teresa14210@yahoo.com

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sat., Feb. 9, 2019—Weekday

8:00 am Parishioners—Fr. Jim

4:30 pm Arthur Scheck (9th Ann)—Family

Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019—5th Sunday in O. T.

8:45am John Hilbert—Ken DeLozier

11:00am John Ray (B-day)—Family

James Govola—Family

Monday, Feb. 11, 2019—Weekday

9:30 Anna M. Holowaty—Kathy Frawley

Tues., Feb. 12, 2019—St. Valentine’s Day

9:30 Thompson Family—Estate

Wed., Feb. 13, 2019—Weekday

9:30 Thomas & Mary Vaughan—Estate

Thurs., Feb. 14, 2019—Sts. Cyril & Methodius

9:30 Vincent & Irene Fullone—Daughter, Lynn

Fri., Feb. 15, 2019—Weekday

9:30 All Souls Intention

Sat., Feb. 16, 2019—Weekday

8:00 am Parishioners—Fr. Jim

4:30 pm Adele Lewandowski—McParlane Family

Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019—6th Sunday in O. T.

8:45am Jeanne Burke—Estate

11:00am M. Jane Dickman—Estate

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT—DUE TO THE

FLU SEASON WE WILL TEMPORARILY

SUSPEND THE SHARING OF OUR LORD’S

PRECIOUS BLOOD AT ALL MASSES. GOD

BLESS!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: St. Teresa’s Parish will

hold a Wine Tasting “Fun” Raiser

on Friday, Feb. 22nd from 7-10 pm.

It will be held in our Lower Parish

Center. A wine tasting event featuring

premium Finger Lakes wines hand

crafted by O-Neh-Da & Eagle Crest

Vineyards. Cost is $15 per person.

Doors open at 5:30pm.

Call 822-0608, ext. 3 for details.

AN UPDATED REPORT ON OUR SUPPORT OF

“UPON THIS ROCK”. Our 35% share of this

fund has been received—$4,110.33. These

funds will be used to restore our Church doors.

Thank you for your continued support.

Dear Parishioners,

Here is a report regarding the Parish which I prepared

for the Diocese and which I am happy to share with

you. The parishioners seem happy with the state of the

Parish. The Pastor, Rev. James B. Cunningham, and

the Parish Deacon, Mr. Robert M. Dobmeier, work

well together to serve the Parishioners. Weekly

collections are lower than in past years, but not

significantly so.

Parish Council Members meet monthly to discuss the

ongoing process of each of the Parish committees. On

an ongoing basis the Members discuss the relevant

issues regarding Parish Life and Financial stability.

The Finance Committee of the Parish reviews all

finance reports and assists in preparing the budget.

Resolution is made upon completion of the finance

report.

All committees report through the Parish Council. All

committee chairs are to consider a request to file

committee meeting minutes with the Parish Council

Secretary. These minutes become part of the Parish

Council records. A resolution to approve Parish

Council minutes/reports is made at each Parish Council

meeting.

Parish upkeep is an on-going process. Major updates

are being considered in light of the Upon This Rock

disbursements. Church doors are to be refinished as

well as repairs to the Church roof.

It has been noted that Parish Religious Education and

Parish RCIA will continue to run well under the

leadership of Mrs. Cheryl McNerney and Deacon

Robert Dobmeier, respectively. Funds are allotted for

both these Parish functions. Budget review is always in

process so as to allow for future parish expenses that

occur on an ongoing basis.

Peace, Father Jim

LITURGY CONNECTION—Why did the words

change for the Mass? A new translation of the Roman Rite

of the Mass went into effect at the approval of the Vatican in

2011 for English-speaking countries. While the previous

translation aimed to provide a more understandable “gist” of

the prayers from the original Latin, the new translation aims

at a literal translation with an emphasis on reverence for

God. The new translation is also closer to

what is prayed at Mass in other languages

around the world, thus demonstrating the

unity of the universal Church. Perhaps

most noticeably, the response “And also

with you” became “And with your spirit.”

OFFERTORY FOR FEB. 2 & 3, 2019

$4,080.00 REGULAR

$1,101.00 REPAIR & MAINT

$55.00 CATHOLIC RELIEF

$.14 E-GIVING

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

…..those intentions listed in our Book of Intentions, our service men and

women; those who are ill or suffering, and all those who have asked for

our prayers: Fr. Guy Siracuse, Fr. Thomas Quinlivan, Richard Beutler III,

Evan Borrello, Richard Budzyn, Rose Marie Cannon, Joseph & Kerri

Carpino, John Carney, Michelle Cochran, Patricia Colern, Raymond

DeLozier, Brian Deming, Joyce Dengos, Mary Dyson, Lisa Ellis, Eugene,

Edna Fagnan, Brian & Maria Fava, Eric G., Tim G., Alex Gordon, Kitty

Hastings, Laurie Hoertz, Nathan & Evan Hurley, David Jacobell, Lisa

Jacobell, Brian Kelly, Linda (Dengos) Kirwin, Peggy Kovach, Jane &

Linda Krawczyk, Rita Kurdziel, Barb Letizia, Lynn Loper, Ellen Maak,

Kathryn MacKinnon, Julie, & Sandy, Max, David & Eleanor, John

Mazurchuk, Marilyn Moran, Mike Murphy, Mary & Ray Paveljack,

Dolores Pezzimenti, Madison Phillips, Stephen Priester, J. C. Quaglietta

and Marlene Sucharski, Laurie & Sheila Radwan, Linda Rix, Mary S.,

Joanne Sanchez, Nicole Serafini, Joanne Setlock, Mary Kay Slomba,

Barbara & Robert Summers, Maureen Thorton, Ed Travis, Jr., Garry

Weiss, Jr., and Peggy Witkowski.

Some names have been moved to our Book of Intentions.

Call 822-0608, ext. 3 for changes. Thanks, Judy or Marge.

ST. TERESA’S PARISH ON-LINE GIVING IS AVAILABLE—

Go to www.stteresabuffalo.com Parishioners will be

matched to their envelope number. If you need

assistance, Call Julie @ 822-0608 ext. 4 for details.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS, Court Msgr.

Nelson H. Baker #1043 will meet THIS Monday, Feb. 11th, 6:30

pm at the Mercy Skilled Nursing facility at 55 Melroy to enjoy

activities & refreshments with the residents. Following the

activities, they will hold a short business meeting. Some things to

be discussed will be the state convention in May, a diaper drive is

planned for Feb. 13th at OL of Charity Parish Pot Luck and also

the weekend of March 2-3 at OL of Victory Basilica. Any size

diapers or wipes are needed. Our group is a national charitable

organization open to any Catholic woman over

18. We support many national groups, such as,

Habitat, SOAR, and Smile Train. They also

support local groups, such as the food pantries,

Harvest House, and St. Gianna Molla Center. For

info, call Susan @ 939-7450. Thank You!

OUR FEBRUARY 50/50 IS UNDERWAY. WE

WILL CHOSE OUR JANUARY WINNER THIS

WEEKEND. Thank You to all who support this

fundraiser. Please pick up your envelope today & fill it

out to be eligible. It only takes a “fin to win!”

THE OUTREACH “Think Project” items for next

weekend are Broth, Bouillon (Chicken, Beef, etc.). Thank

You for whatever you are able to share. God Bless

NAZARETH VILLAGE MIDWINTER RECESS VACATION

BIBLE SCHOOL—Michael, our Parish organist, is hosting the

Bible School on the theme of Nazareth Village at St.

Leo the Great in Amherst on Tues. Feb. 19th to

Thurs. Feb. 21st from 9am-Noon. Pre-K age 4 to Fifth

Graders. Call 835--8905 OR use

StLeoTheGreatAmherst.com & click on “religious

education,” or stop to talk to Michael after any Mass.

NOTRE DAME ACADEMY NEWS:

ALL are welcome to join them at these gatherings.

Wednesday, Feb. 13th—The school Character Education Mass

will be prepared by Miss Reeves 8th grade homeroom class and will

take place at St. Martin of Tour’s parish at 8:30am.

NDA PTO —Wednesday, Feb. 13th will meet 6:30-7:30 pm at

the Abbott Rd, Campus. Hope to see you there!

NDA’s Mid-Winter Break is February 18-22! Have Fun!!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS—On Sunday, May 26th, NDA

will hold a Cow & Pig Meat Raffle to benefit the School.

First prize—1/4 of a Cow AND 1/4 of a Pig AND a Freezer

Second Prize—1/4 of a Cow and 1/4 of a Pig

Third & Fourth Prizes—1/4 of a Cow

Fifth & Sixth Prizes—1/4 of a Pig

Tickets are $35—only 1000 will be sold

Drawing will take place after the 10am Mass at Our Lady of Charity

Parish. Tickets are available by calling NDA-824-0726.

SCHOOL REUNION—St. Teresa’s Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50th Reunion

on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Blackthorn

Restaurant, 2134 Seneca St. The Reunion Committee

is looking to connect with all classmates;

For info, call Bonnie Kane Lockwood @ 824-4371.

OUR CHILDREN’S CHOIR is scheduled to sing at the 8:45 Mass on

Sunday, Feb. 17th. Practice will be at 5:20 PM the

day before Sat. the 16th. Any children, at least in

the First grade, are welcome to participate.

OUR FAMILY MILITARY MEMBERS

We pray that God will continue to bless and keep safe

our family members who are serving in the Armed Forces:

Master Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Bain Master Sgt. Nicole Martin

Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Blum Staff Sgt. Jonathan McCrory

1st Lt. Ben Dummer Corporal Joseph Miller, Sr.

Specialist Donald Edwards Lt. J. G. Shannon O’Connor

Corporal Nicholas Edwards Tech. Sgt. Joseph Ogorek

Pvt. 2nd Class Nicole Edwards Capt. Anthony Pedicone

Corporal Zachary Edwards Lt. Daniel Sellon

Lance Corporal Tiana Hunter Pvt. 2nd Class Michael Van Gleason

Pvt. Ryan Jacobell Commander Christopher Warden

Sgt. Dean Lee

BUFFALO, NEW YORK FEBRUARY 10, 2019

CONTRIBUTION REPORTS FOR 2018

If you wish to receive a Contribution Statement, you

need to request one. Please fill out this form with your

name, address, phone # and envelope # and put it in an

envelope & drop it in the Sunday collection marked:

Attention Julie (PLEASE PRINT)

or mail it to the Rectory at:

1974 Seneca St., Bflo, N.Y. 14210.

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