Mass Schedule:

Saturday Vigil:

4:30pm

Sunday:

7:30am,

9:00am

(Children’s Liturgy of the Word),

10:30am (Choir) &

Noon (Voices in Praise)

Weekdays:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday &

Friday 8:00am

Wednesday 7:00pm

Sacrament of Penance: Saturdays

3:30-4:00pm or by appointment.

Eucharistic Adoration Chapel:

Mon.-Thurs. 7:00am-9:00pm

Rectory:

1345 Indian Church Rd.,

West Seneca, NY 14224

Office Hours:

Mon, Tues, Thurs.

8:00am-12:00pm,

1:00pm-4:00pm ,

Wednesday 8:00am-3:00pm,

4:00pm-7:00pm,

Fri. 8:00am-12:00pm

Phone: (716) 674-2374

Fax: (716) 675-4864

Email: rectory@14hh.org

Web: www.14hh.org

Facebook:

Fourteen Holy Helper Parish and

Fourteen Holy Helpers Religious

Education

Religious Ed:

(716) 674-2180

Submissions to the bulletin are due

at 12:00pm Friday, one week prior

to publication.

Thank you in advance for

your cooperation.

St. Denis St. Barbara St. Catherine St. Christopher St. Erasmus St. Giles St. Pantaleon

St. Cyriacus St. Vitas St. Achatius St. Eustace St. George St. Blaise St. Margaret

April 22, 2018

Saturday April 28th: Chess, 11am,

Cafeteria

Saturday, April 28th: The 6th Annual

Cindy Frank Mathletes 5K Memorial

Run, 9am

Sunday, May 6th: First Communion

Masses, Church

Upcoming Events at

Fourteen Holy Helpers

Tuesday, April 23rd: Tuesday Night

Prayer Group and Bible Study, 7pm,

Hall Mtg. Rm. #2

Thursday April 26th: BINGO, 7pm,

Hall

Friday, April 27th: Rosary & Healing

Prayers, 10:30am, Adoration Chapel

4th Sunday of Easter

Good Shepherd Sunday

“I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These

also I must lead, and they will hear my voice, and there

will be one flock, one shepherd.”-Jn 10:17

Fourth Sunday of Easter April 22nd, 2018

Dear Friends in Christ,

I am delighted to inform you that we have

received two disbursements from the Foundation of

the Diocese of Buffalo for Upon This Rock - Building

a Bright Future. The amount so far totals

$45,250.00 During the Campaign I mentioned that

the money would be used to create and enhance

parish programs, an electronic sign in front of the

Church to inform the community about our wonderful

parish, activities and promote the Catholic faith. Air

conditioning the Hall is still being considered and

enclosing the front of the Church including the

Shrine thereby creating a gathering area. The

Parish Finance Committee along with myself after

considering the cost of the different projects have

decided to start with the electronic sign because it

will greatly benefit the parish at this time. We have

already received quotes ranging from $19,000 to

$30,000 and will continue to update you as the

project moves forward. As more disbursements

come in we will continue working on the above

projects. Thank you to all who donated for this

Campaign and thank you to all who continue to give

in the weekly collection and volunteer to keep our

parish vibrant.

A very special thank you to you for living your

faith, thereby fortifying the Catholic Church. Your

warmth and openheartedness are amazing. Many

times visitors will say to me they felt welcomed and

embraced by parishioners. Thank you!

May Almighty God hold you and your loved

ones in the palm of His Hands. St. Peter and

Fourteen Holy Helpers pray for us.

In Easter joy,

Fr. David

Greif Support Group at

Fourteen Holy Helpers

The next group will begin in

April or early May. If you’re

not sure about this you may just want to come once or

twice to help you decide. Please call the rectory to give

your name and phone number if you are thinking of

attending. Sister Elizabeth will then contact you to give

you additional information or answer any questions you

might have. Give yourself a chance. Come and see!

World Day of Prayer will be

observed on

Sunday, April 22nd, also known

as

"Good Shepherd Sunday."

Today the Church throughout the

world prays for vocations. Will you make a special effort

to ask the Lord for more vocations to the priesthood and

religious life?

Pray for the priests who have ministered to you

throughout your life, both living and dead.

Keep our parish priests in your prayers throughout the

week.

Encourage your children, grandchildren, or other young

people to consider a vocation as a priest or religious

brother or sister.

Pray a rosary for more young men and women in our

diocese to respond to God’s call.

Save the Date!

Please join us for a Retirement

Celebration for Rev. Msgr. Slubecky on

Sunday, June 3rd.

Msgr. Slubecky will be celebrating

10:30am Mass and we will have a light reception

following Mass in the Hall from 11:30am-1:00pm.

If you have any questions or can bring a dish to pass

please call Charlotte @ 675-6963. Members of the

Sodality of Our Lady, please contact Jean Rusin.

Catholic Home Mission Appeal

Next week, April 28 & 29, we will take up a second

collection for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Right

now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the United States

are considered home mission territory because they are

unable to fund the essential pastoral work needed in

their communities. Your support of this appeal helps

ease the struggle of these dioceses. Please prayerfully

consider how you can support this appeal. More

information can be found at

www.usccb.org/home-missions.

Please Pray For…

Joy Ward

Judith Sarna

Tracy Will

Liz Cantafio

Nella Smolinski

Grace Chiazza

Arthur Lundquist

Mary Keller

Carol Ernst

Jennifer Barry

Nancy Baer

Anna Bellittiere

Joseph Liszewski

Beverly Strzelski

Dennis McCormick

Thomas Bukowski

Tom Wicher

Sara Slachciak

Matthew Gzyl

Ruth Bernhardt

Bill Reidy

Bob Furlong

Kim Vaillancourt

Ray Stroh

Lori Carr

Susan Pritchard

Annabelle L. Seifert

Patricia Lieneck

Sally Herman

Diane Wicher

Robert Folaron

Dick Marchewka

Molly Harris

Jennifer Kent-Isaacs

Carol Miller

Kim Hoffmann

Thomas Bala

Carol Tumiel-Gulino

Clarence Cooperdock

Janice Scherr

Mary Tebo

Chester Lasota

Jeff Miller

Michael DiRienzo

Janice Green

Louis Monololous

Audrey Mohorko

Ann Lauer

Douglas Conrad

George DiMatteo

Jim Zielinski

Leona Lotz

Ron Godert

Mary Godert

Lynn Godert

Richard Phillips

Karen Cantafio

Joan Antoncelli

Helen Zeis

Michelle Mathis

Kay Ann Ehrig

Benjamin Forenzo

Norma Zubricky

Angelo Marzullo

Thomas Trainor

Anna DiPiano

Fr. Mike Uebler

Joseph Acquino

Michael Bogdan

Mercedes Azzerto

Kevin Hays

Rocco LaPenna

Kevin Kriegbaum

Michael Cerio

Sam Ruggiero

Jeanne Luby

Charles Scarlata

Robert Sinta

Janice McCoy

Joseph Florea

Allen Harris

Patti VanVoohris

Geraldine Planz

Gia Krause

Carol Protzman

Michael Mingle

Gloria Burchato

Ruth Biniewski

John Reimer

Wayne Stafford

John Hauser

Edwin Lynch

Alice Gzyl

Jerry Cofmann

Nick Nemeti

Tom Foley

Deanna & Urbano Pacini

Sm. Elizabeth Mackowiak

Barbara Hudack

Fr. Michael

Burzynski

Bernadette Judge

Debbie Godfrey

Kaylin Kline

Sally Fuson

Melissa & Jason

Lehman

Sandy Werrick

Tina Brown

Jim Walsh

Cynthia Judge

Tom Taylor

Irene Burzyanski

Peggy Hotho

Joseph J. Gallagher

Lenny Pajak

James Cowie

David Blaufuss

Kylene Crowley

Carol Ertel

William Taylor

Pat Bittner

Jim Golombek

Richard Stoddard

Jean Frank & Family

James Ruhland

Linda Boyack

Anne Grancharoff

Nancy Ortolano

Marie Cumlo

John Wolkowiecki

Tommy Dressler

Ginnette Bellittiere

Antoinette Volpe

Barb Morano

Rosemary Buchina

Bill Legg

Fourth Sunday of Easter www.14hh.org

We have noticed that our prayers have been answered and some of those who are on our sick list have recuperated.

We are going to start a fresh Sick List in May; if you would like someone included on the Sick List please contact the

Rectory at 674-2374 or rectory@14hh.org by April 30th. Reminder, every week we offer a Mass for the intention of

anyone connected to Fourteen Holy Helpers Parish, so you are remembered at Mass every week.

Sacraments

Baptism- Parents wishing to have their child baptized

must complete a pre-baptism class. Please call the

rectory to schedule. Baptisms are performed during Mass

or at 1:15pm the third Sunday of the month.

Weddings- Parishioners wishing to get married at

Fourteen Holy Helpers must complete Pre-Cana class.

Please call the rectory to schedule.

RCIA and Adult Sacraments - Call the rectory to inquire

about classes.

Youth Sacraments- First Penance, First Eucharist and

Confirmation for youths are handled by the Religious

Education Office, Phone (716) 674-2180

Letter of Recommendation- A letter of recommendation

is available to parishioners who are actively attending

church and have received sacraments of baptism and

confirmation. Please call the rectory.

If you are interested in becoming a parishioner of

Fourteen Holy Helpers, please call the Rectory.

The Holy Name Society will be hosting a Holy Spirit

Novena. The Novena will begin with a Mass of the

Holy Spirit on Friday, May 11th, at 6:30pm, the

Novena will be said after Mass. We will meet in the

Church every day of the Novena; the schedule for the

Novena is as follows:

Friday, May 11th, Mass 6:30pm, Novena after Mass

Saturday, May 12th, after 4:30 Mass

Sunday, May 13th, after Noon Mass

Monday, May 14th, after 8am Mass

Tuesday, May 15th, at 6:30pm

Wednesday, May 16th at 6:30pm

Thursday, May 17th at 6:30pm

Friday, May 18th at 6:30pm

Saturday, May 19th after 4:30pm Mass

Sunday, May 20th Pentecost!

If you cannot come for all days of the Novena, please

take a Holy Spirit Novena pamphlet from Church and

pray the Novena from home.

Weekly Church Offerings:

$6,352.00

Thank you for your support

and generosity!

Attention Parish Ministries and Groups

We are starting to book events in the

meeting rooms and Hall for the Fall and

Winter season. If you have any events coming up, please

call or email the Rectory with your requests. Thank You

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Masses For the Week

Saturday, April 21st, Vigil of the Fourth Sunday of Easter

4:30 Arne! J. Wagner - Nancy

Sunday, April 22nd, Fourth Sunday of Easter

7:30 AM John F. Sadewater - John & Mary Sadewater

9:00 AM Donald Bauer - Mr. & Mrs. Gene Barwicki

10:30 PM Al & Joan Wolentarski - Ginny & Kris"

12:00 PM Karen Mankiewicz - Mom, Dad & Susan

Monday, April 23rd, St. George, one of the 14 Holy Helpers

8:00 AM James Ludwig (Anniv. Rem.) -Wife, Lorraine

Tuesday, April 24th, Easter Weekday

8:00 AM Gloria Farina - Mary Pemberton & Geralyn Huerta

Wednesday, April 25th, St. Mark

7:00 PM Stanley Bolas - Family

Thursday, April 26th, Easter Weekday

8:00 AM All Living & Deceased of Fourteen Holy Helpers

Friday, April 27th, Easter Weekday

8:00 AM Stephen Tokasz - Tokasz Family

Saturday, April 28th, Vigil of the Fi!h Sunday of Easter

4:30 John Rera - The Ash Family

Sunday, April 29th, Fi!h Sunday of Easter

7:30 AM Stanley Bolas - Michael & Patricia Wass

9:00 AM Cindy Frank & Lorraine Owczarzak - Mathletes 5K Run

10:30 PM Dale Abrams - Wife, Pat

12:00 PM Milan", Sperdu" & Amato Families—

Noreen & Sam

Fourth Sunday of Easter April 22nd, 2018

Readings for April 22nd

Acts 4:8-12

1 Jn. 3:1-2

Jn. 10:11-18 (50)

Readings for April 29th

Acts 9:26-31

1 Jn. 3:18-24

Jn. 15:1-8 (53)

The Church Sanctuary Lamp will be lit this week in memory of:

James Ludwoig

Requested by: Wife, Lorraine

The Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Sanctuary Lamp

will be lit this week in memory of:

Karen Mankiewick

Requested by: Mom, Dad & Susan

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If the inten"on is for your loved one, please let the usher know

before Mass so you can take up the gi#s.

PARISH STAFF

Pastor .............................................Rev. David Bellittiere

Deacon.. ................................................Thomas E. Scherr

Weekly Assistant.. ……..……..Rev. Msgr. Richard Siepka

Business Manager ..........................Mr. Richard Donovan

Director of Music ................................Mr. Patrick Barrett

Director of Contemporary Music ...…...Mr. Terry O’Shei

Director of Religious Ed ..…….....……....Mrs. Sharon Voigt

Religious Ed. Sec ……...…….…...…….Mrs. Dayna Stoddard

Parish Secretaries……..Mrs. Suzanne Pionessa, Mrs. Kim Boyer

Sacristan.. ………………...…………………………………….

Maintenance Staff ...............................Mr. Wayne Ludescher

Mr. Joe Sulwikowski, Mr. Thomas McGurty & Mr. Tom Volkenner

SHARING COMMITTEE APRIL NEEDS

Tomato Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup and Cereal

Due to the increase of needy families,

our food pantry will continue to collect Pasta,

Noodles & Spaghetti Sauce year round!

Items may be dropped off in the church or in the rectory.

Thank you for your support & generosity

Fourteen Holy Helpers BINGO

Thursdays at 7:00pm

Team #4-You’re on 4/26/18

BINGO Workers Needed!

Please contact Carol @ 572-3698

or carolski@roadrunner.com

With Heartfelt Sympathy… Fr. David & our parish community would like to

express condolences to the families of:

Benno Mair

April 14, 2018

Fourth Sunday of Easter www.14hh.org

Wedding Bann of Marriage

Second Bann:

Christopher Ohnmeiss

&

Jessica Flowers

Kindly keep them in your prayers.

The 6th Annual Cindy Frank Mathletes 5K

Memorial Run is scheduled for April 28, 2018.

Registration for the 5K and 1K is open.

Registration and general information can be found

at www.mathletescindyfrank5k.org.

Donations Needed! We need your help!

The Race is Next Week!

We are in need of donations for the

6th Annual Cindy Frank Mathletes 5K Memorial Run.

Donations of Gift Baskets or items to put into gift baskets

and lottery tickets can be dropped off at the Rectory

or email mathletes5k@14hh.org to arrange pick up.

Applications for the Fourteen Holy

Helpers Tuition Assistance Fund are

available in the Church and Rectory.

Deadline to submit completed forms is

Friday June 1, 2018.

Kindly keep them in your prayers.

Applications for the Fourteen Holy

Congratulations

Kevin & Kelly

Shanahan

April 14, 2018

“and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they

are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what

God has joined together, no human being must

separate.” Mark 10:8-9

Catholic Trivia

This week’s question: Through what two

sacraments do we enter into a deeper relationship

with the Holy Spirit?

Be sure to come back next week for the answer!

Last week’s question: What are the 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit? Answer: The 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit are:

1) Charity. 2) Joy. 3) Peace. 4) Patience.

5) Benignity. (This is the virtue of kindness to others.)

6) Goodness. 7) Longanimity. (Perseverance in the

mission God has given us and the ability to stay faithful

over the long time.) 8) Mildness. 9) Faith.

10) Modesty. 11) Continency. (This is the virtue to

control sexual and other appetites in a holy manner like in

marriage when one spouse because of sickness can not

have relations) 12) Chastity.

In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience,

kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

Against such there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ

[Jesus] have crucified their flesh with its passions and desires.

If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit. Let us not be

conceited, provoking one another, envious of one another and

envying each other. (Gal 5:22-26)

Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit

On my knees before the great multitude of celestial

witnesses, I offer myself, soul and body, to You, Eternal

Spirit of God. I adore the brightness of Your purity: the

unerring keenness of Your justice: and the might of Your

love. You are the strength and light of my soul. In You I

live and move and am. I desire never to grieve you by

unfaithfulness to grace: and I pray with all my heart to be

kept from the smallest sin against you. Make me faithful

in every thought; and grant that I may always listen to

Your voice and watch for Your light, and follow Your

gracious inspirations. I cling to You, and give myself to

You, and ask You by Your compassion to watch over me

in my weakness. Holding the pierced Feet of Jesus, and

looking at His Five Wounds, and trusting to His Precious

Blood, and adoring His opened Side and stricken Heart, I

implore You, Adorable Spirit, Helper of my infirmity, so to

keep me in Your Grace that I may never sin against You

with the sin which You will not forgive.

Give me grace, O Holy Ghost, spirit of

the Father and the Son, to say to You,

always and everywhere: ”Speak, Lord, for

Your servant is listening.” Amen.

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