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SAINT MARTIN OF TOURS

1140 Abbott Road • Buffalo, NY 14220

Parish Office: 823-7077 • Fax: 995-0300

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.StMartinBuffalo.com

Office Hours

Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.

Please check Bulletin for Holy Day Masses

Confession: Saturday: 3:00— 3:30 p.m.

Any time after morning Mass or call Fr. Bill

PASTOR .................. Fr. Bill Quinlivan, 823-7077 ext. 223

Pastor Emeritus ............................... Rev. James G. Judge

Retired Priest .....................................................................

Rev. Gregory Dobson (STA In-residence), 822-1250

Permanent Deacon … Deacon Dan Denecke, 491-4248

Pastoral Associate

Dawn Iacono…………[email protected]

PARISH OFFICE MANAGERS

Laurie Wojtaszczyk (St. Martin of Tours)…...… 823-7077

Barbara Ryan (St. Thomas Aquinas)…………….. 822-1250

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Grades 1-8 ....................... Cheryl McNerney, 823-8575

Grade 9 & Confirmation .... Maureen Myers, 512-8176


Adoration Chapel Coordinator Don Graham, 400-5311

Director of Music…...….………..Laura Lawless, 208-5608

NOTRE DAME ACADEMY

Principal………………… Jenniffer Maslakowski, 824-0726

Canonical Admin…………… Rev. Robert Mock, 822-5962

SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS

450 Abbott Road • Buffalo, NY 14220

Parish Office: 822-1250 • Fax: 822-2594


Website: www.stthomasbuffalo.com

Office Hours

Monday, 8;00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m.. - 3:00 p.m.

Wed. 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Closed Wednesday afternoon & Friday

Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday�Friday: 8:15 a.m.

Confession: Saturday: 3:30 p.m.


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Father Bill’s Column

MORE DAYLIGHT, MORE COWBELL?

The daylight savings “spring

forward, fall backward” practice

brings us this weekend to what many of us call

an “extra hour”. We mostly turn the clocks

back right before bedtime Saturday, though

technically it is not effective until 2:00 AM. I

don’t stay up for that…If anyone does, enjoy

yourself. Hope that means you went to the

4:00 PM Vigil or will sleep in for 11:00 AM at

St. Martin’s or really sleep in and attend

7:00PM at St. Thomas.

Lately I’ve been watching the digital

timers in the recording studio where my

engineer, Alan has pretty much finished the

“mixing” phase of post-production. The levels

of each channel can be raised or lowered to

create a sound where the support/background

sound, instruments and vocals are balanced

with lead vocals and instrument solos.

On Saturday Night Live years ago, Will

Ferrell played a 1970’s percussionist recording

a song who plays a mean cowbell. The song’s

producer keeps asking for “more cowbell.”

That has become a regular punch-line for Alan

and myself. Though in this case it’s sleigh bell!

Actually, the instruments by some of our

local music-makers are adding amazing sounds

to this production: With Dave & Felicia on cello,

guitar & bodhran (an Irish drum), Laura Lawless

on trumpet and Matt Sperber & Crikwater on

all things Celtic, who needs cowbell???

VETERAN’S DAY MASS – CHURCH BELLS!

We are so grateful to all those who con-

tributed to the renovation of the bell tower at

St. Thomas Aquinas. This Thursday at 6:30PM

we invite you to a Mass that will remember

Msgr. Bill Gallagher on his second anniversary.

Which happens to be Veteran’s Day. And

thanks to all who have served our country in

the armed services in the past – as well as

those in the present!

Peace, Fr. Bill

Sacrificial Offering

St. Thomas Aquinas

Week of October 31: $3996

Please be advised that the Diocese of Buffalo has

provided NEW COVID REGULATIONS for all those

attending Mass. Until further notice, all must wear

masks upon entering and leaving the church, as well as

when approaching to receive communion. Social dis-

tancing must be observed.

Both St. Martin of Tours and St.

Thomas Aquinas are now scheduling

Baptisms. Baptisms will again take

place after the 4 PM Mass on Saturday or after the 10

AM (STA) or 11 AM (SMT) Mass on Sunday. Please call the

parish office to begin the process and set a date.

Planning a Wedding

Couples should contact the pastor, Fr. Bill Quinlivan (823-

7077) to make arrangements for their wedding. He will

get you started on the procedures needed to be followed

to be married in the Catholic church.

Letter of Recommendation

A Letter of Recommendation to act as a sponsor for the

sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation can only be issued

to parishioners who have been registered a minimum of six

months and who regularly attend Mass and receive the

sacraments. Regular use of church envelopes indicates

attendance at Mass. Call the parish office for more

information.

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Banns of Marriage

III Jane Ippolito and William Snyder

Lector Workbooks

St. Thomas Aquinas has workbooks available for lectors

for the new liturgical year beginning on November 28th.

Lectors are asked to stop in the sacristy and pick up your

copy during November.

Making a Legacy Gift to your Parish

Did you know that you can make a gift to your

parish in your will? This is a wonderful way to

ensure that the parish that has nurtured you in life remains

strong for years to come.


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PLEASE PRAY FOR, VISIT, CALL OR WRITE all the sick and suffering in our linked parishes

including: Jack Fecio, Mary Kelly, Chester Lasota, Will Travis, Caroline Fitzpatrick,

Fran McNamara, Mary Pat Smith, Aaron Jablonsky, Patrick Lalley, Dolores Mortellaro,

Doris Lee, Bill Sanly, Holly Howard Bell, Kathy Cuthbert Milligan, Karen Pappas, Mary Clare Kelleher, Bill

Dunford, Daniel Kubik, Peter Ray, David Ray, Rose Courtney, Tim Gallivan, Nancy Terrell, Rich Keim, Tim Malley,

Maureen McCabe, Jim Kaska, Fr. Tom Quinlivan, Donna Cuddihy, Lorraine McGlaughlin, Norine Kawczynski,

Peter Deubell, Denise Dunford, Tom Walsh, Maureen Fecio, Mary Hagler, James Foley, Michael Petmore, Joseph

Kawczynski, and Kathy Pauly.

ALSO, WE ASK THAT YOU REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS all of our deceased relatives and friends, especially

Kathy Toepfer Possinger, Donald Zimmer, sand William Larsen.

Please call the Parish Office if you would like a family member, friend, or neighbor put on our prayer list. Please

know that all ill and deceased parishioners are remembered in our prayers every day. In case of serious illness,

please call a priest to administer the Sacrament of the Sick while the person is still able to go to confession

and receive the Eucharist.

Mass Intentions for the Week

St. Thomas Aquinas St. Martin of Tours

Saturday, November 6– Weekday

4:00 PM Olga Rathke by Family

Sunday, Nov. 7– Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

10:00 AM Brendan Gallagher by Mom

7:00 PM Marie Fitzgerald by Maureen Myers

Monday, November 8– Weekday

8:30 AM Daily Mass at St. Martin of Tours

Tuesday, November 9– Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

8:15 AM Mary Adams by Fr. Greg Dobson

Wednesday, November 10– St. Leo the Great

8:15 AM (Anniv.) Robert F. Ryan by Barbara

Thursday, November 11– St. Martin of Tours

8:15 AM Jack Quinlivan by Family

6:30 PM Dedication of the Msgr. Gallagher Bell Tower

Friday, November 12– St. Josaphat

8:15 AM (Anniv.) Sophia Kwiatkowski by Monica

Saturday, November 13– St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

2:00 PM Wedding: Jane Ippolito & William Snyder

4:00 PM Angela Astyk by Parents

Sunday, Nov. 14– Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

10:00 AM Terrence McLaughlin by O’Sullivan Family

7:00 PM Msgr. William Gallagher by STA Staff

Saturday November 6– Weekday

4:00 PM (Anniv.) David Brigham by Anne & Family

Sunday, Nov. 7– Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:30 AM (Anniv.) Ann Coughlin & Teresa Barrows by Barrows

Family

11:00 AM (Anniv.) Lynn Lowe by Family

Monday, November 8– Weekday

8:30 AM Bill Cuddihy by Donna Cuddihy & Family

Tuesday, November 9– Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

8:30 AM (Anniv.) Ann Browne by Pat Browne

Wednesday, November 10– St. Leo the Great

8:30 AM (Birth.) Wm. & Edna Keefe; Annie Ross; Leroy &

Jeanetta Giovanni & Fam by Family of William &Edna Keefe

9:15 AM NDA School Mass– Linda Raslawsky

Thursday, November 11– St. Martin of Tours

8:30 AM (Anniv.) Thomas E. Michaels by Family

Friday, November 12– St. Josaphat

8:30 AM (Birth.) Margaret Starzynski by Family

Saturday, November 13– St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

4:00 PM (Anniv.) Florence Danahy by Gloria Duffey & Family

Sunday, Nov. 14– Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:30 AM Tom Quinn by Della Nelson

11:00 AM (Birth.) Deborah Neubeck by Husband, Children,

& Mom


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READINGS FOR THE THIRTY-SECOND

SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1 Kings 17: 10-16

Hebrews 9: 24-28

Mark 12: 38-44

Tabernacle Lamps

During the month of November, the sanctuary lamp

at St. Thomas Aquinas will burn for the Glory of

God and in memory of Bill and Mary Ellen Hanley, as

requested by the family.

The Lord is close to the broken�hearted,��

saves those whose spirit is crushed” Psalm 34:19��

If you have suffered the loss of a loved one and need

spiritual support, you are invited to our bereavement

sessions offered at St. Martin of Tours on the 2nd Monday

of each month at 6:30pm in the sacristy. Call Mary

Catherine Kennedy 825-6327 for more information.

Sacrificial Offering-

St. Martin of Tours

Week of October 31: $4446

Faith Formation classes for children in grades 1-8 have

already begun. Any family who has children in these

grades and has not registered should contact Mrs. Cheryl

McNerney, Director of Faith Formation at 823-8575 to

sign up.

Classes for Confirmation students and those in Grade 9

are also underway. The next class will take place on

Wednesday, November 17th at 7 PM. Please contact Ms.

Maureen Myers, Director of the High School program at

512-8176 or [email protected] to register.

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To our men and women in uniform, past, present,

and future, God bless you and thank you.�

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Part Time Employment

Opportunity at Mercy Center

Hallmark Management Services is

looking for 2 individuals to work at

Mercy Center, 625 Abbott Road (3pm-

7pm). Candidates must be at least 16

years old. Looking for Honest, Hardworking and

Hospitable people that would enjoy working in the

kitchen and serving the Sisters of Mercy.

If interested, contact Lynn Urban at 825-5531ext1104

or email [email protected].

Road to Renewal News

Plans for the formation of Families of

Parishes as part of the Diocese of

Buffalo’s Road to Renewal are moving

forward and the parishes of South Buffalo will be in the

forefront of the process as a pilot group. The cluster that

will be formed will include St. Martin of Tours, St. Thomas

Aquinas, St. Teresa, and Our Lady of Charity (St.

Ambrose and Holy Family sites). In the next several

months, representatives of the parishes will be meeting

and planning ways that all the parishes can work

together to share resources, strengthen the faith life of

parishioners, and minister to the South Buffalo community.

Please pray for the success of this important endeavor.

Enjoy “FORMED” for FREE!

The cooler weather is here and people are looking for

something worthwhile to watch on TV. We have just the

programming you’ve been looking for! FORMED is

available to you through our parishes for FREE! It’s

“Netflix” for Catholics. Find movies, children’s videos,

Bible studies and more. Visit www.formed.org and click

on the “Sign up” box. Create a new account and enjoy.

A free tutorial link is available on our parish websites.

Dedication of the

Msgr. William J. Gallagher

Memorial Bell Tower

Come join us on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11th

(the 2nd anniversary of Fr. Gallagher’s death)

as we officially dedicate the bell tower at

St. Thomas Aquinas Church in memory of

Msgr. William J. Gallagher

who served our parish so faithfully in his retirement.

Mass at 6:30 PM

Followed by dedication of the tower and

tolling of the bells

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