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
February 6th, 2022
2052 Lakeview Road
Lake View, NY 14085
Phone: 716Ͳ627Ͳ2910
Website: www.JP2Parish.org
Email: Parish@JP2Parish.org
Rev. Sean DiMaria, Pastor
Deacon Joseph Gray Deacon Neal Linnan
Permanent DeaconsCarol Mullins,
Pastoral AssociateMary 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, February 5
8:30 AM Jim Kellerman by Doug & Kathy Neal
4:30 PM Paul Fenner by Debbie, Carol, Joyce, and Sue
6:30 PM Baby Stanley Blum by Caitlin Manley
SUNDAY, February 6, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM John C. Mastrodicasa by Lou & Joan Kruszka + Family
9:30 AM Barb Hoen by Marie Baldelli
12:00 PM John Conroy by The Marszalkowski Family
MONDAY, February 7
8:30 AM Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Burczynski by Jan Filipiak
TUESDAY, February 8
8:30 AM Agnes Hulpiau by Mike & Tricia Glascott
WEDNESDAY, February 9
6:30 AM Morning Prayer with Holy Communion (Little Church)
8:30 AM Larry Scaglione by David Zylinski
FRIDAY, February 11
8:30 AM Bob Steiger by The SCS School Family
SATURDAY, February 12
4:30 PM Richard Stantek by Ron & Debbie DiCioccio
6:30 PM Peter Brown by The Mission Team
SUNDAY, February 13, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Susan Mazur by The Family
9:30 AM Janet Vogelmayr by Bob & Joanne Meyer
12:00 PM Helen & Ted Zawadzki by Ray & Carol Mazurkiewicz
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
Hey y’all! Thanks for picking up a bulletin and seeing what’s going on in this community. My name is Weiv Ekal Jr., the hometown reporter. Last Sunday, we were blessed to have so many faculty, parents, and students attend the 9:30 AM Mass to help us kickoff Catholic Schools Week which concluded Friday. Not only was Mass flooded with our beautiful people of SCS but all of our lovely members of the Altar & Rosary Society.
The ladies received a special blessing from the old pastor and installed their four officers. The ladies captured the moment in truly A&R style with a group photo in blue holding an image of the Blessed Mother.
In broader community news, St. Francis Parish is host- ing a Weidner’s Chicken BBQ on Sunday, March 6th from 12 PM until 4 PM. Dinein and takeout are both available. Tickets are $13 at the door. A beverage is included with the ½ chicken dinner, that comes with 2 sides and a roll with butter. Go and support our family member!
Weiv Ekal Jr.
THANK YOU FROM SCS
This year, Southtowns Catholic received a grant from
theDiocesan Upon This Rock fund. With the help of this grant, the school is very excited to announcethe start of a school musical program. We will also be using the funds to further enhance mathematics education inour school. We sincerelythank everyone whohas donated to "Upon this Rock"!
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.
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!
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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.
A &R is still selling the motivational inspiring true story written and autographed by LaurenWalier about acceptance and love being handicapped. Proceeds benefit A&R and Make Lemonaide for CP.
Also if anyone is interested in saying the rosary in themain church at noon on the following dates, please feel welcome to come. February 14th and March 7th to hold us over till our April meeting.
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
$28,916.00!
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 media@jp2parish.org
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!”
SJPII PARISH SENIOR CLUB
The St. John Paul II Parish seniors 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, 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!
Monday. February 21st"Invited to Courageous Love video series" Episode Four, Discussion, and Prayer
Monday, February 28th"Invited to Courageous Love video series" Episode Five, Discussion, and Prayer
Upcoming Middle School Events:
Shadow Stations of the Cross is open to any student in grades 68. If interested, please email Jonathan at media@jp2parish.org 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: February 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
FORMED.ORG
LENT IS COMING!
Lent will be here before you know it! Before it arrives, make time to visit FORMED.ORG and check out the Catholic programs, bible studies, movies, books and audio content that our parish has made available to you through our parish subscription. You’ll be amazed at the great content available on the FORMED.ORG platform.
A GREAT WAY TO PREPARE FOR LENT:
Check out the Series titled “Forgiven”. This cinematic and entertaining program about Confession will give you a new perspective about the Sacrament of Reconciliation! There are segments designed for children, and others designed for adults.
Confession is an important part of our Lenten journey. When you watch “FORGIVEN” during Lent, it will help with your
preparation for receiving the Sacrament.
Simply log on to FORMED.org and follow the directions below.
You’ll be glad you did!
HOW TO LOG INTO FORMED.ORG:
Go to: FORMED.ORG : Click on “Sign UP”
Enter: Saint John Paul II Lake View
(scroll down to find our parish prepopulated) Click on our parish
Next: Enter Name & Email address
You will be asked for your email address.
An email will be sent to you.
Open the email and click on the link to take you back to Formed.
(It’s best not to Log Out after using Formed. Just X out. If you log out, when you go back to Formed.org, Click on “Sign In”)
THANK YOU
Dawn & Paul Baker would like to thank this parish family for their prayers and cards during Paul’s prolonged hospital stay. They are convinced your prayers are keeping Paul going!
“I’m overwhelmed with joy.” Paul Baker
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WITH ONE VOICE
Respect Life Ministry
“Defend the lowly and fatherless; render justice to the afflicted and needy…deliver them from the hand of the wicked.”Psalm 82: 34. Scripture describes what the prolife struggle is in 2022.
Prayer is the fuel that powers our movements, but we need delivery systems. Is there any time in your busy life that would allow you to be a part of the above quote? Even if you can only spare an hour a week, a month or even in a year, there is something for you to do. Take that first step²contact our Parish office (7166272910 orParish@JP2Parish.org) for direction.
Financial Report
January
BIBLE STUDY
A new Bible Study series entitled “The Creed” will run:
Feb 11 and 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
media@jp2parish.org or call 7166272910.
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.
FUNERAL PLANNING
If you were not able to attend the recent funeral preplanning seminar, you may call the parish office to schedule an appointment to begin your planning. Keep in mind….IF YOU DO NOT PREPLAN YOUR FUNERAL at the church, and with a funeral home, there are approximately 400 decisions your family members must make upon your death. IF YOU DO PRE
PLAN YOUR FUNERAL, there will be only 2 decisions for your family members to make: Day and Time. To begin the pre
planning process, call the parish office at 6272910, or email Carol Mullins at carol.m@jp2parish.org.
PARISH LEADERSHIP TEAM NOMINATIONS
The Parish Leadership Team (PLT) is a team of
parishioners who consult together, with the pastor, to meet the needs of our parish.
At this time, we are accepting nominations for membership on the Parish Leadership Team. The term of membership is 4 years, with an option to renew for 4 additional years.
You may nominate any parishioner who meets the requirements outlined below. You may also nominate yourself if you are interested in serving on the council.
Please pray about this!
Some qualities of a potential Pastoral Council member:
x Someone who wants to be more involved in their
parish to make a difference
x Someone who works well with a team
Requirements for PLT Members: (as outlined in the current PLT Constitution)
x PLT members must be registered parishioners 18+
years of age
x PLT members must be fully initiated members of the parish, and in good standing with the Church
x PLT members must exhibit good morals and prudence in daily life.
x PLT members must be chosen for their ability to
accomplish the main tasks of investigating, discussing,
and recommending practical solutions to situations and
goals set before them.
Please complete the nomination form and place it in the collection basket by Sunday, March 13, 2022. You may also send it to the parish office.
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PARISH LEADERSHIP TEAM NOMINATION
I __________________________ (your name)
nominate the following individual(s) to serve on the Parish Leadership Team.
_________________________________________
_________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________
Please detach this box and place it in the
collection basket no later than Sunday, March 13th 2022.
1/1²Solemnity of Mary $1,403.00
1/2² 1st Sunday $6,181.25
1/9²2nd Sunday $10,066.10
1/16²3rd Sunday $11,607.80
1/23²4th Sunday $7,869.08
1/30²5th Sunday $8,641.58
Total of January Offertory to date: $45,768.81
(Online giving included in 01/30/22 total is
$1,753.00)
2nd collection: Catholic Relief Services $661.00
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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 Parish@JP2Parish.org.
Paul Baker
Desmond Beninoff
John Berkhoudt
Paul Buczkowski
Bernard Carney
Ceil Chmiel
Grayson Crandall
Ashley Darvill
Jack Dentice
Thomas Dudek Patrick Evens
Corinne G.
Joanne Herrick
David Haynes
Annetta Hilton
David Holscher
Gloria Kelly
Marie Keul
William Keul
Mary Kowalski
Margaret K.
Bridgett M.
Tina Makelke Jason McNair
Michael McCarthy
Mike Milligan
Ryan Miller
Thomas Mikucki
Dawn Mannion Tony Morra
Julie Muscato Mary Newton
Anne Park
David Piazza
Don & Rosemarie Picciano Carol Rebl
Kyla Roberts
Tim Roach
Avery Rogers
Meghan Rogers
Christina Reynolds
Elizabeth S.
Joe S.
Carol Scheiber
Pat & Paul Stankiewicz Allison Szewczyk
Owen Wade
Tommy W.
Kassy Williams
David Zylinski
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
Jesus is still calling fishers of men! This is the title of the classic video on vocational discernment. Watch it free at https://vimeo.com/2845985 and then if God is
calling you to jump in the boat, contact Fr. Dave Baker at 7168475535 or visit buffalovocations.org.
HOLY MOVIE NIGHT CONTINUE
We will continue to view the series “THE CHOSEN”
on Thursday evenings, through March 3rd, at 7:00 PM in the Community Room. This entertaining series focuses on the ‘back stories’ of the people chosen by Jesus to be his disciples. 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.
MASS COUNT± JANUARY 29TH & 30TH
4:30 PM± 126 6:30 PM± 25
8:00 AM± 70 9:30 AM± 257
NOON± 84
TOTAL = 562
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