~Baruch 5:7 St. Andrew’s Parish - eChurch Bulletins

1 St. andrew s Parish Parish MISSION STATEMENT As St. andrew brought St. Peter to Jesus, we strive to bring others into a deeper relationship with Christ through Sunday Eucharist, Community Outreach, Hospitality, and Catholic Education through lifelong learning and faith formation. MASSES Saturday: 8:30AM Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:30 AM (Children s Liturgy), 11:30AM & 5:00PM Weekdays: M, T, W & Fri. 8:30AM & 12:00PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:00-3:30PM M, T, W & Fri.: 11:15-11:45AM and by appointment ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is administered every 1st Saturday of the month at the 8:30AM Mass and anytime upon request. Please contact the Rectory. NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Wednesday before Noon Mass ADORATION On Tuesday after the Noon Mass until 1:00 pm EVENING ADORATION AND HOLY HOUR Last Wednesday of each month, 6:00PM-7:00 PM January October First Wednesday in December BINGO Thurs.

2 & Fri-7:30PM & :00PM Parish STAFF Rev. Matthew J. Zirnheld, Pastor Mr. Kevin Kabacinski, Business Manager Mr. Michael Ficorilli, Deacon Kathleen Johnson, Ensemble Director RECTORY 1525 Sheridan Drive, Kenmore, NY 14217 Phone: (716) 873-6716 Fax (716) 873-2214 Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM Find us on the web: Follow us on Facebook: St. andrew s Parish Kenmore, NY FAITH FORMATION OFFICE Mrs. Doris Johnson Phone: (716) 873-6716 option 3, ext. 101 PRAYER CHAIN (716) 873-6716 enter option 3, ext. 105 ST. andrew S COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL PreK3-Grade 8 Mrs. Pamela Giannantonio, Principal Phone: (716) 877-0422 Fax: (716) 877-3973 8:00AM-2:00PM School tours available upon request! Catholic Schools The Start of Something Great Second Sunday of Advent December 5, 2021 God has commanded that every lofty mountain be made low. ~Baruch 5:7 Second Sunday of Advent Mass Intentions The Sanctuary Lamp is lit in memory of Roger Novits by Family December 5, 2021 Saturday, December 4 Saint John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the church 8:30 Ben Cicero by Tom & Helen Schwartz 4:00 Mary Clare Hans by Kathy Brown Sunday, December 5 Second Sunday in Advent 7:30 Lucille A.

3 McAuliffe by Family 9:30 Chuck Manney by Beth & Bryan 11:30 Dennis Burd by Bill & Linda Pluff 5:00 Roger Novits by Estate Monday, December 6 Saint Nicholas, Bishop 8:30 (Birthday Blessings) Alyssa D. Tyran by Family 12:00 Rosaria Philippone by Friends Tuesday, December 7 Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the church 8:30 (Birthday) John Jack Zirnheld by Family 12:00 Living & Deceased Members of Marian Ministries & their Families by Marian Ministry Members 5:30 (vigil) Sophie Eaton by Family Wednesday, December 8 The immaculate conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 In Honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Declaration of St. Joseph as a Patron of the Universal church 12:00 Leo Jankowski by Family 5:30 Susan Pratt by Family Thursday, December 9 Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatuatzin 8:30 No Masses or 12:00 Confessions Today Friday, December 10 8:30 Drew Porter by Friends 12:00 Jackey Elinski by Family Saturday, December 11 Saint Damasus I, Pope 8:30 Adam Kuznia by Children 4:00 Leonard Cannarozzo by Wife Sunday, December 12 Third Sunday of Advent 7:30 Anthony R.

4 & Josephine Zgoda by Estate 9:30 Chuck Manney by Kate & John 11:30 Edd Pilat by Bob, Laura & Family 5:00 St. andrew s Parishioners St. Paul wrote, the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it, and these same words sre spoken to new priests at their ordination. Have no fear God will complete what He has begun in you. If you re ready for a new beginning in ministry, contact Fr. Dave Baker at 716-847-5535 or visit "If You Want to Drink, It s Your Business. If You Want to Get Sober, It s OURS". Alcoholics Anonymous 716-853-0388 PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. Amen. ~Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903) We pray for the repose of the soul of Sophie Eaton Susan J.

5 Pratt Eternal rest grant unto them , O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them . May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God Rest in peace. Amen MARIAN MINISTRIES Don t miss our meeting on Monday, December 6, 7:00pm. We have adopted a family for Christmas! We will wrap the gifts you bring while enjoying some Christmas music. If you picked up an index card with a gift suggestion, please bring that gift (unwrapped) to the meeting. (School personnel will stop by to pick up the gifts and will deliver them the next day to our adopted Christmas Family.) **If you can not attend, please drop the gift off at Michelle s home before Monday evening. (211 Hampton Parkway) You can call 716-725-6860. **If you didn t get a suggestion, a gift card from Tops would be perfect, as the family can always use that. We ll enjoy our annual gift exchange with a crazy left-right story. So, also bring a wrapped $ gift to pass around.

6 Special refreshments will round out the evening. Mark your calendar with two other dates: Tuesday, December 7, noon, for our monthly mass, followed by lunch at The Olympic; Wednesday, December 8, 6:45pm for Christmas caroling at Elderwood. HOLY NAME December 2021 Blessed Advent and Merry Christmas! Our last meeting of the year and our Christmas Party will be on Monday December 13. We're back in business. All members are encouraged to attend and enjoy the fellowship of our fine organization. We wish all a Happy Holy Christmas and a Healthy New Year. FAITH FORMATION (716) 873-6716 ext. 101 In-person religious education began October 3rd! We offer small classes for grades 1 - 10. You can register by contacting the Faith Formation office or by stopping into the rectory. We d love to have you join us! We offer adult sacrament classes for anyone who would like to explore joining the Catholic church AND for baptized Catholics who have not yet received Confirmation.

7 Call or email Faith Formation for more information. COME JOIN US FOR CHILDREN S LITURGY Children s Liturgy of the Word, held at Sunday s 9:30 am Mass is as follows: Sunday, December 5, no Children s Liturgy due to Religious Education class Any teens & adults who would be interested in helping with Children s Liturgy, come & join us. For further info, please call the Faith Formation office. Christmas & New Year s Mass Schedule Christmas Eve 4:00 PM Mass in church 4:00 PM Mass in McNulty Hall 8:00 PM Mass 12:00 PM Midnight Mass Christmas Day 9:00 AM Mass 11:30 AM Mass 4:00 PM Mass New Year s Eve 8:30 AM Mass 12:00 Noon Mass 5:30 PM Mass New Year s Day 9:00 AM Mass 4:00 PM Mass SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL When I was hungry, you gave me to eat, when I was thirsty, you gave me to drink. Phone:(716) 873-6716 option #3 ext. 111 Greeting Parishioners, You made Thanksgiving special for many families now it s the time for us to give the families their Christmas Tops Gift Certificate and food basket.

8 We certainly appreciate your continued support! Thank you! May God Bless us all. The pantry shelves need: instant potatoes, stuffing, pasta (no spaghetti), crackers, cereal, pancake mix and syrup. SCHOOL NEWS Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. ST. andrew COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Principal, Mrs. Pamela Giannantonio Phone: (716) 877-0422 Fax: (716) 877-3973 Check us out on Facebook @standrewscountrydayschool The school is ready to enter the season of Advent. Students will be doing community outreach during this time. New Year s Eve Celebration Join the school and Parish for a night of virtual celebration on December 31st. Take out family dinner packages available. Updates to come in the bulletin & website. All School Open House Please encourage families with children in grades PreK3-8th Grade to our annual Open House at the end of January. We look forward to continuing on a path of growth. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Look around most Catholic churches, and you will discover an image of John the Baptist, often in the old baptistery, or in a window near where the font is or was located.

9 He has two feast days in the calendar: one commemorating his birth, and the other his death. There are only three nativities in our calendar: for Jesus, for Mary, and for the Baptist. John s birthday is reckoned according to the schedule given in Luke s Gospel of the angel s announcement to Mary. The angel tells her that her cousin Elizabeth is in the sixth month of pregnancy, and so Mary hastens to help her. Reckoning Christmas as December 25, we count backwards nine months to March 25 for the Feast of the Annunciation. Then we count forward three months to June 24 for John the Baptist s birth. Halfway to Christmas, his nativity gives ample reason for rejoicing in the summer, and his symbols of fire and water are used playfully in bonfires and dives into the sea. Even at the polar opposite of Christmas in the calendar, the energy of Christ s birth in the Incarnation provides cause for rejoicing. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Despite a joyful time for many, we know the holidays can bring out feelings of sadness, grief and anxiety.

10 If you experience any of these emotions and think talking to someone could help, please turn to Catholic Charities. We are a beacon of HOPE. Our agency offers several types of counseling including: comprehensive assessment and counseling for children, adults and families, marriage counseling, substance use treatment, diocesan counseling for church ministers. To get connected, call our Helpline at 716-218-1419. For more information on Catholic Charities and other services and programs we provide, visit Join us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. MORE FROM MARIAN MINISTRIES Marian Ministries is sponsoring a Christmas Caroling at Elderwood on Ensminger Road. Any parishioner (and friends) are very welcome to come along for a rewarding evening of singing with the residents. Elderwood requires that you bring your Covid vaccine card and wear a mask. Help spread the Spirit of Christmas joy! Wednesday, December 8, 6:45pm at Elderwood Assisted Living, 111 Ensminger Road in Tonawanda.