Rev. Louis S. Klein, Pastor Rev. Christopher Okoli (In Residence) 180 George Urban Blvd. Cheektowaga, New York 14225 April 3, 2016

Mary Queen of Angels Regional Catholic School

170 Rosewood Terrace, Chktg. Rev. Jeffrey L. Nowak

RECTORY

180 George Urban Blvd. .......... 892-1746 • Fax 892-3005

CONVENT ......................................................... 895-5900

MARY QUEEN OF ANGELS REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Mrs. MaryAlice Bagwell, Principal ..................... 895-6280 ...................................................................Fax 895-6359 E-mail................................... mabagwell@mqangels.com Website ............................................ www.mqangels.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Michael Sacilowski D.R.E. ................................. 895-2162 Email: ............................................ qmre121@verizon.net Website: ................................ queenofmartyrsbuffalo.com MASSES: Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Saturday Evening: 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM Daily: Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM Vigil of Holyday: As Announced Holyday: 7:00 AM, 12 Noon & 7:00 PM First Friday: 7:00 AM

CONFESSIONS: Every Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM

OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM –12:00 Noon Evenings by appointment only. NO OFFICE HOURS ON SATURDAYS OR SUNDAYS.

BAPTISMS: Sunday at 11:45 AM. Arrangements for Pre-Baptismal Instructions which are compulsory for the parents must be made at the Rectory office at least 2 weeks prior to the Baptism. Expectant parents are encouraged to make these arrangements before the birth of the child.

R.C.I.A. The Rite Of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.) Program is for adults in-terested in becoming members of the Roman Catholic Church, adult Roman Catholics who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, and Catholics interested in Adult Education. Classes begin in the fall. MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance with a priest. SICK CALLS: CALL RECTORY at any time, day or night. SHUT-INS: Communion is taken to the shut-ins, once a month. Call the Rectory Office during office hours to have your name included. COMMUNION SUNDAYS: First Sunday: .......... 11:00 AM – Altar and Rosary Society Second Sunday: .............. 11:00 AM – Holy Name Society

NEW PARISHIONERS: Are kindly requested to register as soon as possible. YOUNG ADULTS: Upon reaching their 18th birthday should assume their own identity by registering with the parish. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: These are testimonies to the fact that you are a practicing Catholic in this parish. Please use contribution envelopes to indicate attendance. To be a sponsor for Baptism, the sponsor needs to be confirmed. Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation are the sacraments of initiation. Stay close to Jesus by daily prayer, weekly worship and acts of charity and justice.

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For the sick in hospitals, in nursing homes, and those who are homebound especially: Tom Barrett, Noreen Bauer, Frederick Bloom, Leona Bonito, Tyler Jacob Borawski, Thomas Borowicz, Diane Butera, Sylvia Caruso, Justin Chandler, Michael Ciszewski, Mary Ann Conroy, Henry Cyran, Joseph Daily, Stephanie DiMaggio, Joseph E. Engelhaupt, Debra Finger, Joe Funk, Kara Garlach, Gordon Gladden, Ronald Heil, Dorothy Hosinski, Florence Kaczmarek, Stanley Kaczmarek, Margaret Kanczak, Sadie Kassim, Phyllis Kendzierski, Dorothy Kracht, Pat Kupkowski, Linda Kwietniewski, Rose Lesch, John Marchitte, Michelle Martin, Sue Martin, Peg McGinty, Ken Meyers, Erin Mildenberger, Mary Moser, Michael Muroff, Tim Nietopski, Alice Nowak, Pat Palascak, Maxine Paoletti, Theresa Pochylski, Bernadine Powalowski, Nolan Przybysz, Patricia Rakiski, Adolph J. Rakowski, Barbara Robertson, Carol Robichaud, Harriet Rucki, Helen Rutkowski, Bob Schmitt, John Sczepanik, Marie Sellari, Edward Sponholz, Bernice Spyra, Father Jerry Stelmach, John Storm, Zach Sucharski, Gregory Tedesco,Jr., Lucianne Tee, Ethel Thomas, Kayla Urban, Dee Urbaniak, Joseph Wanemaker, Pat Ward, Theresa Wesley, Thomas Wnuk, Alfred T. Wojciechowski, Wanda Wojciechowski, Judith Zielinski, Pat Ziolo, Robin Zion, Lorraine Zotara.

...the safety and quick return of those serving in our Armed Forces, our parishioners and loved ones: Kevin Ardonetto, Jason Babirad, Matthew Baideme, Victoria Braun, Thom Brown, Colin Dudziak, Barbara Fowler, Michael Fowler, Janet Glindeman, Julia Glindeman, William Glindeman, Justin Kasprzak, Caitlin

Kerling, David Kerling, Jr., James A. Koller, Ian James Mackowski, Claymore Mac-Tarnaghan, Colton Marinelli, Joe Seminatoro, Capt. Glen Taylor, Christopher Wojcik.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 4/3 10 to 10:45 AM Religious Education Classes for First

Eucharist (School Gym) 4/9 6 to 9 PM Religious Education Family

Celebration (Church) 4/9 6 PM Confirmation Enrollment (Church) 4/10 10 to 10:45 AM First Eucharist Classes (School Gym)

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

WE ARE TO BEAR A FAITHFUL WITNESS TO THE

GOSPEL BY THE EXAMPLE OF OUR LIVES

We have come to believe in the risen Lord through the witness and example of faithful Christians, the testimony of sacred Scripture, and through the graces of the sacraments. Blessed with such a great gift which imparts upon us an abundance of blessings, let us, through the example of our lives, bear a faithful witness to the Gospel.

Thomas answered and said to him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." - Jn 20:28-29

Readings for the Week of April 3, 2016

Sunday: Acts 5:12-16/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24/Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19/Jn 20:19-31

Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-11/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38

Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1-2, 5/Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-9/Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20/Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19/Jn 6:16-21 Next Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13/ Rv

5:11-14/Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14

CLASSES FOR THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST

EUCHARIST

Classes begin for the Sacrament of First Communion and will be held on Sunday mornings from 10 AM to 10:45 AM in the School Gym. These are for students who do not attend a Catholic School (i.e. Mary Queen of Angels students). Sacramental classes will be held for 3rd Grade Religious Education students ONLY April 3, 10, 17 from 10 AM until 10:45 AM. All classes are MANDATORY!!

GENERATIONS OF FAITH

The eighth monthly session of our program begins on Saturday, April 2nd and April 9th with the 6 PM Mass. Attendance is required at one of the sessions. After Mass the family meal and program continues until 9 PM in the School Gym. This month we will explore the topic, “We Believe in the Church” as part of our study of the Creed. Pizza will be provided and families will bring vegetables, dips, fruit, salads and desserts. Mary Clare will speak to the adults from 7:15 to 8 PM on Jesus’ Church, and we will conclude with a friendly game of Jeopardy between our families. Anyone from the parish is welcome to attend.

MARY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL NEWS

MQA is currently selling six-month Lottery Raffle Calendars for May through October, 2016 for a $20 donation. This is our most profitable Home School Association fundraiser, and we hope you will help make this a huge success. All money raised stays in the building and is used for HSA-sponsored events, field trips and STREAM supplies. Winning payouts range from $25 daily, $50 Sunday and $100 on certain holidays. For more information or to purchase a calendar, please visit the school office during normal school hours. Thank you for your support!

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ST. ANN’S ANNUAL GERMAN MASS

The annual St. Ann’s Church and Shrine German Mass will take place at historic St. Louis Church, 780 Main Street (corner of Edward Street) in Downtown Buffalo on Sunday, April 10th at 12:30 PM. Scripture readings in English. All are welcome to join the celebration!

PARISH MISSION RETREAT Queen of Martyrs Church will hold a Parish Retreat starting at the weekend Masses on April 16th and 17th. The Retreat will continue on April 18th, 19th and 20th. Fr. Dan Lanahan from the Franciscan Order of Brotherhood will be the presenter and will hold Mass daily at noon and 7:00 PM.

More information to follow!

EARTH IS THE WATER PLANET In light of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si: Care for

Our Common Home, in solidarity with the people of Flint, Michigan and all those who suffer with polluted water, the Franciscan Religious Communities of WNY invite you to pray, learn and enjoy the gift of our Sister Water. These events are co-sponsored by the Diocesan Care for Creation Committee: Saturday, April 9 at 2 PM at Penn Dixie, 4050 North Street in Blasdell, sponsored by Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph, Felician Sisters, and Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities; Saturday, April 23 at 11 AM at Franchot Park by the Allegany River, sponsored by Franciscan Sisters of Allegany; April 29 at 10 AM at the Stella Niagara Preserve, Lower River Road in the Town of Lewiston, sponsored by Sisters of St. Francis of Penance & Christian Charity, Stella Niagara (bad weather date of May 2). The event is ecumenical and open to all.

MARRIAGE MOMENT Growing old together:”I want to make you smile whenever you’re sad: carry you around when your arthritis is bad. All I want do is grow old with you. I’ll get your medicine when your tummy aches; build you a fire if the furnace breaks. Oh, it could be so nice growing old with you.”

ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW AN OUT OF

WORK JOB SEEKER

Are you or someone you know an out of work job seeker? Facing the challenge of being unemployed and working through this tough economy is tough enough. You don’t have to go it alone.

Contact the Office of Family Life Ministries for your free packet containing practical resources, prayers, scripture support, and programs designed to support you on your journey. Just call us at 716-847-2210 or email familylife@buffalodiocese.org.

Don’t forget to get your envelopes for our monthly 50/50 split club. Envelopes are available at all entrances of the church. Good Luck!!

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY

In the Gospel today, Jesus stands in the midst of us and says: “Peace be with you!” During Mass we turn to each other and say “Peace be with you!” As you put your gift into the St. Vincent de Paul box, you say “Peace be with you!” to those who are poor and hungry.

VOCATIONS It is an unspeakable blessing that from our Lord flows boundless mercy, which is stronger than all of our sins combined. We should never forget this or take it for granted. Can God be calling you to help share His mercy in a profound way? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew Lauricella at 847-5535. You can also check out the “Priest of the Month” stories on our website, www.buffalovocations.org! “The mercy of God is his loving concern for each one of us. He feels responsible; that is, he desires our well-being and he wants to see us happy, full of joy, and peaceful. This is the path which the merciful love of Christians must also travel.”

~ Pope Francis

OUR GIFTS TO GOD

March 25, 2016

Holy Land Collection $ 612.50

March 27, 2016

Sunday Collection $ 6899.36

Easter Collection $ 4311.00

May God continue to bless you for your generosity!

Vigil Mass Saturday, April 2, 2016—Sunday of Divine Mercy 4:00 PM Stanislaw Wrobel req. by Anna Piotr Smolen and

Family Thaddeus P. Brudz req. by Wife and Children 6:00 PM Joan Dudek req. by Sister, Geri Sunday, April 3, 2016—Sunday of Divine Mercy 8:00 AM Jean Skalski req. by Ted and Arlene Szymanski 11:00 AM Frank Stanczewski (Birthday) req. by Stanczewski

Family Living and Deceased Member of the Altar and

Rosary Society Monday, April 4, 2016—The Annunciation of the Lord 7:00 AM Rita Schlager (Estate) Tuesday, April 5, 2016—Easter Weekday, Saint Vincent Ferrer,

Priest 7:00 AM Helen Zakowski and Deceased Members of the

Zakowski Family (Estate) Wednesday, April 6, 2016—Easter Weekday 7:00 AM Jack Lynch (Birthday) req. by Tom Lynch Thursday, April 7, 2016—Saint John de la Salle, Priest 7:00 AM Shirley Rustowicz req. by Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wetzel Friday, April 8, 2016—Easter Weekday 7:00 AM Angeline Kusmierz (Estate) Saturday, April 9, 2016—Easter Weekday 7:00 AM Mass or Scripture Reading/Communion Service Saturday, April 9, 2016—Third Sunday of Easter 4:00 PM Joseph and Emily Czepinski req. by Daughter Pat Syracuse req. by Family 6:00 PM Casey Sawicki req. by Wife Sunday, April 10, 2016—Third Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM Florence Piechaczek (Birthday) req. by Mr. and Mrs.

Wetzel 11:00 AM Angeline Majchrzak req. by Lawrence Winnicki Living and Deceased Members of the Holy Name

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