St. John Paul II Parish Mission Statement
“St. John Paul II Parish is a welcoming, Roman Catholic Eucharistic Community striving for the spiritual growth of its members. We practice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy and strive to deepen the awareness of God's presence in the lives of His people. Through our baptism we celebrate
the presence of Christ in Word and Sacrament and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ."
St. John
Paul II
ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH
January 23rd, 2022
2052 Lakeview Road
Lake View, NY 14085
Phone: 716Ͳ627Ͳ2910
Website: www.JP2Parish.org
Email: [email protected]
Rev. Sean DiMaria, Pastor
Deacon Joseph Gray Deacon Neal Linnan Permanent Deacons
Carol Mullins, Pastoral Associate Mary Schreiner & Brian Pacillo
Trustees
Southtowns Catholic School of Saint John Paul II Parish
www.southtownscatholic.org Phone: 716Ͳ627Ͳ5011
Fax: 716Ͳ627Ͳ5335
Mr. Marc Bandelian, Principal
Mrs. Barb Manley,
Assistant Principal
LITURGY SCHEDULE
ALL MASSES IN MAIN CHURCH
SATURDAY, January 22
4:30 PM Sacredness of Life
6:30 PM Joan Hughes by Dolly Teichmann
SUNDAY, January 23, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM Marion Schlager by Thomas & Kathleen Hooper
9:30 AM Anthony Weiss by Bob & Mary Schreiner
12:00 PM Len Dufresne by Ray & Carol Mazurkiewicz / Jan Filipiak MONDAY, January 24
8:30 AM James Lach by The Marszalkowski Family
TUESDAY, January 25
8:30 AM Valerie Keeler by Bob & Joanne Meyer
WEDNESDAY, January 26
6:30 AM Morning Prayer with Holy Communion (Little Church)
8:30 AM Mary Mogavero by The Mogavero Family
FRIDAY, January 28
8:30 AM Richard Startek by Irene Reino
SATURDAY, January 29
4:30 PM Gloria Wagner by The Family
6:30 PM Peter Brown by Lou & Joan Kruszka
SUNDAY, January 30, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Margaret Ferguson by Don & Julie Held
9:30 AM Harold Renaud by Bob & Joanne Meyer
12:00 PM Carol Cronin by Bill & Maggie Swanson
LOW GLUTEN ALTAR BREADS
Our parish has Low Gluten hosts for those who are affected by Celiac disease. Please see Fr. Sean or
Jonathan in the Sacristy before Mass.
HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS
Please call the parish office at 7166272910 to have your loved one added to our communion call list.
Our Eucharistic Ministers
also make visits to hospitals and nursing homes if allowed by the
facility.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE PARISH
Howdy ho residents of Lake View and the surrounding villages, Weiv Ekal Jr, your hometown reporter is back yet again. Last Saturday, the Altar & Rosary Society shared a lovely meal as a group at the new and
improved West End Inn. I remember when I could still tie a horse up outside that place! The ministry saw a great turnout and wants me to remind all women of the ministry to join them on January 30th at 9:30 AM Mass for installation of officers, a blessing, some public embarrassment from the pastor, and oh of course a photo! Don’t forget to wear your blue. Although I won’t be able to stuff my face with their homemade cookies this year, I am looking forward to the next generation coming up and leading such a valuable ministry. Last Saturday, our men’s prayer group had a great turnout and discussion to launch their 2022 year.
They meet once a month, always on a Saturday, and will always feed you donuts! Who doesn’t love time with Jesus and donuts! Until next time y’all!
Weiv Ekal Jr.
SECOND COLLECTION
We will be collecting for Catholic Relief Services (American BPS Overseas Relief) next weekend: January 29th & 30th. Thank you for your support!
COFFEE & DONUTS
Coffee & Donuts is cancelled until further notice due to the rise in COVID cases. We thank you for
understanding and we hope to be back soon.
24 / 7 ADORATION CHAPEL
Our Little Church has been transformed into a 24 / 7 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament chapel. Adorers are invited at all hours to spend some quiet time with
Jesus. No code or sign up needed.
FATIMA CORNER
Please join us in saying the Chaplet of Reparation to Mary’s Immaculate Heart on February 5th following
8:30 AM Mass. All are welcome for this First Saturday Devotion which was requested by Our
Lady of Fatima to the three shepherd children.
Rosary… 8:05 AM Mass… 8:30 AM
Chaplet… Following Mass
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ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY CORNER
Once again, Altar and Rosary is sorry to have to cancel our Valentine’s Bake Sale due to Omicron virus. Please remember to save the dates April 6th Tea Party AND May 2829 Memorial Day hanging plant basket sale. All women of the ministry are invited to 9:30 AM Mass on January 30th for installation of officers. Please wear blue for group photo!
Thank you,
Cindy Casey; 7169970995 (Cell)
MEMORIAL SIGN CHALLENGE UPDATE
As of December 20, 2021 we met the $10,000.00
challenge and then some! Our new total to date is
$28,891.00!
Our challenger is very appreciative of everyone’s generosity and hopes the donations will continue
until the final goal is met!
THANK YOU!!
WORLD YOUTH DAY FUNDRAISER
The WYD team is selling Christmas
ornaments to benefit their pilgrimage to Portugal.
There are three different designs that cost $10 a piece or you can get all three for
$25. Any
questions, please contact Jonathan at 7163817386 or [email protected]
OPLATEK AND THE KATHLEEN MARY HOUSE
During the Advent Season, our parish made Oplatek available to our parishioners, with an option to offer a donation. The $254.40 collected was donated to the Kathleen Mary House, a safehouse for victims of domestic violence. One again the generosity of our parishioners has helped those in need. Thank You for your generous response! May God Continue To Bless You!
THANK YOU± ADVENT SEASON
On behalf of the local families and charitable organizations who were the recipients of your generosity, we want to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your continued support during our annual Advent Giving Tree Program. In the midst of a season where we can be easily distracted with holiday celebrations, shopping and wrapping, YOU came through with gifts that allowed those in need to have a Christmas celebration that they may not have been able to enjoy. Below are excerpts from some of the Thank You Cards we’ve received from the recipients.
From our Adopted Refugee Family:
Dear Church members…. Thank you very much for your generous support. We are very grateful. My family greatly appreciates your Love, Kindness and Support. Enjoy God’s goodness in the New Year.
From the Western New York Children’s Psychiatric Center:
Dear St. John Paul II Parish Family; Thank you for the amazing efforts brought to our Western New York Children’s Psychiatric Center children and youth. Jesus is alive because of your caring and loving spirit! Each child received the Christmas gift that they wanted most….all because of you! God Bless All Of You!!! Truly…the WNY Children’s Psychiatric Center Family
From the Little Portion Friary:
We extend our deepest gratitude to the parishioners of St. John Paul II Parish. You have all been very generous to the Little Portion Friary over the past several years. The clothing and gift cards that you provided during Advent and Christmas enable us to continue our ministry to the homeless people of Buffalo.
Thank You! “Stay Positive! Test Negative!”
HAITI TWINNING PROGRAM
THANK YOU! Our parish twinning with Sainte Therese de l’Enfant Jesus in southeast Haiti supports our sister church located in Maribal, one of the poorest parts of that country. Our parish has committed to sending $100 per month, but for the 12 month period from September 2020 through August 2021, you have provided considerably more than that amount to help support our sister parish. In fact, we were able to send more than double the amount that we have committed to! The parishioners at Sainte Therese say “Thank you for your support!” The Pastor, Pere Joseph, sends his “Prayers and Blessings…. and may God bless you through Jesus Christ.” Your continued financial support is important to help our Catholic brothers and sisters, so watch for the Haiti Ministry volunteers who hold the basket in the Gathering Space before and after Masses one Sunday a month, and drop in your donations. Volunteers are always needed. If you would like to help by holding the basket before a particular Mass, we always welcome new volunteers.
(We especially need volunteers for the Noon Mass).
SJPII PARISH SENIOR CLUB
The St. John Paul II Parish senior’s will be meeting in the Community Room at 1:00 PM on the following dates: February 9th, March 9th, April 13th next game night:
Wednesday, March 16th at 5:30 PM in the Community Room. Payment for our St. Patrick’s Day outing at Sean Patrick’s Irish Pub is due on February 9th. Cost is $79 per person. “Oh What a Night” show at Seneca Alleghany Casino on April 26th. $86 per person, please RSVP with Fran by April 6th.
Questions? Contact president Debbie DiCioccio
7166275212
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Upcoming Young Adult Events:
Monday, January 24th "Invited to Courageous Love video series" Episode One, Discussion, and Prayer
Monday, January 31st "Invited to Courageous Love video series" Episode Two, Discussion, and Prayer
Monday, February 7th"Invited to Courageous Love video series" Episode Three, Discussion, and Prayer
Monday, February 14th "Who is Saint Valentine?"
A look at his life and Valentine's Day goodies!
Upcoming Middle School Events:
Shadow Stations of the Cross is open to any student in grades 68. If interested, please email Jonathan at [email protected] to register.
Rehearsals: March: 14th, 21st from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, March 19th, 26th from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
April: 2nd from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Performances: April 5th at 7:30 PM for MS Faith Formation Students and April 8th at 7:00 PM for Parishioners, Family, and Friends.
Open Gym is open to any students in grades 68.
Sneakers and masks are required to attend. Upcoming dates: January 25th, February 1st, 8th, 15th.
Upcoming High School Events:
M & M Fundraiser± March 12th & 13th following all Masses. Help distribute M&M containers and help us count the money the following weekend. Donuts provided and a great parish service opportunity for those in need or wanting community service hours.
Service Trip± High school students are invited to join us for a service trip to St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy on Monday, April 11th. We will assemble sandwiches and assist otherwise. Please RSVP with Jonathan.
Steubenville Conference± June 24th to June 26th.
Join thousands of high school aged Catholics from across the country at Franciscan University for speakers, music, small groups, Mass, prayer, and so much more. We will carpool down and stay overnight in their dorms. Registration isn’t open yet but save the date and let Jonathan know if you are interested.
An informational meeting will be scheduled in the future.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers!
We ask the Blessed Mother to intercede on our behalf for the well being and continued growth of faith in our young people! Plenty more to come!
Jonathan, YM
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WITH ONE VOICE
Respect Life Ministry
PRAYER REQUEST: 2022 is the 49thyear of the legalization and sanctioning of abortion as the “law of the land” in the USA. Gratefully the constitutionality of this decision is currently being reviewed by the Supreme Court. Please continue to pray that the validity of this decision be made. Our prayers and hard work got us to this point and prayers are still needed.THE CURRENT TOLL OF LIVES LOST IN OUT COUNTRY IS OVER 63,400,000.
Financial Report
January
BIBLE STUDY
A new Bible Study series entitled “The Creed” will run: Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18. The series will utilize a video and reading from Sacred Scripture. Beginning at 9:30 AM Please bring a bible.
Questions? Email Jonathan at [email protected] or call 7166272910.
HOLY MOVIE NIGHT
We will host a series of Holy Movie Nights in our Community Room on the following consecutive Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM: January 27,
February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3. During this 6 week season we will view the popular Christian video se- ries “The Chosen”. This entertaining series focuses on the ‘back stories’ of the people who Jesus chose as his disciples when he began his public ministry in Galilee. The writers use bible stories familiar to all of us, and add their own unique back stories to put flesh on Peter, Andrew, Mary of Magdala, Matthew, and the others we are familiar with from the gospel stories. “The Chosen” is the largest CrowdFunded project ever undertaken in the United States. Millions of people have donated to allow the writers to produce this series, and millions have already enjoyed viewing it. We’ll share a bit of background before each segment, and then enjoy the cinematic presentation of the bible stories that we’re all familiar with. You’ve never seen anything like this. So Don’t Miss It! We’ll pop the popcorn. You bring your family and friends. This is a familyfriendly series, and is ageappropriate for middle school and older.
END OF THE YEAR TAX STATEMENTS
All parishioners who requested a Tax Statement last year will receive their 2021 Tax Statement by January 31, 2022. If you didn’t request one last yearorare a new parishioner, you may email the
Parish Office ([email protected]) or call 6272910 and leave your name, address, phone number and envelope number. All requests will be
mailed by January 31, 2022.
Thank you for your continued support. It is extremely important in order for us to continue to help this community function and grow as we are called to be
good stewards by God.
MASS COUNT± JANUARY 15TH & 16TH
4:30 PM± 133
6:30 PM± 21
8:00 AM± 67
9:30 AM± 102
NOON± 107
TOTAL = 430
ANNULMENT SEMINAR
An annulment workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 11:00AM at the UB North Newman Center, 495
Skinnersville Road, Amherst, NY. The session will include information on the recent changes in
the annulment process, and stepbystep help in getting started. A $5.00 registration fee will
cover the cost of materials. For additional information, call Barbara at 6337786 , or email
[email protected]. Walkins are welcome.
ADULT ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED
We are looking for Adult Altar Servers to assist during Funeral Liturgies. Being with families when they lose a loved one is one way that we act out the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. If you are interested, and available to assist at morning funerals, please contact Carol Mullins in the parish office at [email protected] or call 6272910, Ext. 3.
1/1²Solemnity of Mary $1,373.00
1/2² 1st Sunday $6,181.25
1/9²2nd Sunday $10,066.10
1/16²3rd Sunday $11,607.80
1/23²4th Sunday $
1/30²5th Sunday $
Total of January Offertory to date: $29,228.15
(Online giving included in 01/16/22 total is
$2,963.00)
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PLEASE KEEP IN PRAYER
PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY
Please pray for our military and their families, especially those from our parish who have been deployed to War Zones: David Flore (Army), AO2, SPC Nicholas Moon (Army), Jason Nowak (Air Force), 2nd Lieu- tenant Ian O’Connor (Army), Major Thomas Scozzafava.
If you have a family member in the Armed Forces who has been deployed, please contact the
Pastoral Office at 7166272910 or [email protected].
Paul Baker
Desmond Beninoff
John & Tori Berkhoudt
Bernard Carney
Ceil Chmiel
Grayson Crandall
Jack Dentice
Thomas Dudek Patrick Evens
Corinne G.
Joanne Herrick
David Haynes
Annetta Hilton
David Holscher
Robert Hooper
Marie Keul
William Keul
Mary Kowalski
Margaret K.
Bridgett M.
Tina Makelke Jason McNair
Mike Milligan
Ryan Miller
Thomas Mikucki
Dawn Mannion Tony Morra
Julie Muscato Mary Newton
Peter Oddy
David Piazza
Don & Rosemarie Picciano Kyla Roberts
Tim Roach
Joanne Rukavina
Avery Rogers
Meghan Rogers
Christina Reynolds
Elizabeth S.
Joe S.
Carol Scheiber
Pat & Paul Stankiewicz Allison Szewczyk
Owen Wade
Tommy W.
To place someone on the prayer list, please complete the sick list request form on the
Parish website or call the Parish Office.
NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME!
Please register by calling the Parish Office or complete your registration paperwork online²www.JP2parish.org Notify the Parish Office when moving away.
BAPTISMS
Parents are required to attend a PreBaptism Class within our parish. Baptisms will be done at 1:15 p.m. on the first and third weekend of the month. Please call the Parish Office for class information and scheduling a Baptism.
MARRIAGES
Arrangements must be made at least 6 months in advance.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
If you have been asked to be a Baptismal Godparent or a Confirmation Sponsor, you will need a Letter of Recom- mendation from your Parish Pastor, Fr. Sean DiMaria.
Please complete a “Request a Letter of Recommendation”
form on the Parish Website at least two weeks prior to the date that the letter is needed. You need to be a
registered parishioner for at least six months.
RECONCILIATION
Every Saturday from 3:004:15 p.m. before the Vigil Mass or by appointment.
HOSPITAL/SICK CALLS
When a loved one is ill and unable to attend Mass, please call the parish office at 6272910 so we can arrange for appropriate pastoral care. Hospitals and nursing homes do not call the parish when a parishioner is admitted.
DO YOU WANT TO BECOME CATHOLIC
OR COMPLETE YOUR SACRAMENTS?
RCIA²Call Carol Mullins (6272910) for information.
VOCATION CORNER
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me... He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives." Jesus' first sermon
reminds us that so many in our culture are held captive by addictions. Priests have a special ability to
set them free through the grace of Confession. Are you called to join this rescue mission? If so, contact
Fr. Dave Baker at 7168475535 or visit buffalovocations.org.
SOUTHTOWNS CHESTERTON SOCIETY
The Southtowns Chesterton Society invites you to its monthly gathering for food and fellowship.We are meeting on Saturday, January 29th at 6:30 PM at Immaculate Conception Church in Eden. This month, we will be having a special showing of the EWTN original twopart play entitled “Chesterton Station: The Golden Key.” As always, dinner and drinks will be provided at no charge. Those 21 and older may attend. Please RSVP and dinner will be ready when you arrive! Questions and RSVP’s may be sent to Brady Webb at[email protected].
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