Pastor Rev. Paul R. Bossi Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Msgr. Paul R. Juenker, P.A.

Permanent Deacon Deacon Paul F. Carmody

Priests who help at Liturgies

Rev. George Restrepo, S.J. Rev. Robert Stolinski

Parish Secretary Betty Hemingway

Catholic Academy of West Buffalo Sister Gail Glenn, S.S.J., Principal

Religious Education Program

Maureen A. Myers, Director

Music Ministry Tony Domzal, Organist, Music Director

Sacristan

Josephine Di Liberti

Trustees Mr. Paul F. Jones

Mary C. McCracken Parish Council President

Alan Walczak

Catholic Academy of West Buffalo 1069 Delaware Avenue • 885-6111

Parish Office

1035 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209 884-0053 • Fax: 884-2279 E-mail: bettyh@blsacbflo.org

Hours: Weekdays: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon

Parish Website www.blessedsacramentbuffalo.org (NEW) www.facebook.com/blessedsacramentbuffalo

MASSES: Saturday: 4:30 p.m. • Sunday: 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. (Note: Consult inside pages for announcements of change in schedule.) Weekday and Holy Day Masses: See inside bulletin. CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated in room to right of Altar. BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated after consultation with parents. Parents should notify the Parish Office at least a month before the date of Baptism. A Pre-Baptismal instruction is held for the parents. MARRIAGE: The prospective bride and groom must have made arrangements for their wedding at least eight months before the wedding date. No weddings may be scheduled at or near, the times set for parish liturgies (confession, Saturday afternoon Mass, etc.). NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to active participation in our parish life. New families and individuals should register with us at our Parish Office. MOVING AWAY: Please notify our office. Our parish will miss you! Please call us at 884-0053 to give us your new address. SHUT-INS AND HOSPITALIZED: Please notify the Parish Office if you know someone who is in a hospital, nursing home facility, or house bound and in need of visitation.

Blessed Sacrament Church 1029 Delaware Avenue

Buffalo, New York 14209

SUMMARY OF COLLECTION

for June 18/19, 2016 Total collection for the above weekend and the week of electronic donations come to $ 5,753.00 Total number of envelopes used and payments on-line and direct payments for the above week are: 83 Please consider making your contributions to the parish through a direct withdrawal program, or the option of charging your contribution to a credit card. Go to our website or call the rectory office. Electronic giving this week totaled $ 2,887.00

MINISTRY SCHEDULE SATURDAY & SUNDAY July 2/3, 2016

Altar Servers: 4:30 p.m. Volunteer 9:00 a. m. S. Vaquero 11:00 a.m. Volunteer Greeters: 4:30 p.m. Volunteer ; 9:00 a.m. V. Mazurowski 11:00 a.m. E. Ferguson Lectors 4:30 p.m. M. Yacobucci 9:00 a. m . G. Riedel 11:00 a.m. M. McCracken Minister of Communion 4:30 p.m. B. and B. Hemingway, Volunteer 9:00 a.m. M. Sulkowski, C. Pitek, R. and N. Vaquero 11:00 a.m. M.J. Carroll, J. Knopinski, E. Ferguson, Volunteer

VOCATIONS

Jesus still speaks the invitation, “Come, follow Me!” If God is calling you to the priesthood or religious life, what is holding you back? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew Lauricella at 847-5535. Check out “Priest of the Month” stories on our website-www.buffalovocations.org!

INVITATION TO MINISTRY All of us have been given talents to serve. Do you feel called to serve in our parish? We invite you to consider a ministry such as a greeter, welcoming people to our church. Maybe the proclamation of the Scriptures is your calling as a lector. We have sick and elderly in nursing homes and some homebound. Would you like to be a Minister of Holy Communion to them? Our parish is active in many ways. .

JUNE 26, 2016 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY

TIME The Sunday Gospels for the remainder of this liturgical year will take place while Jesus is on the “journey to Jerusalem” that begins in today’s Gospel. He has a clear idea of who he is and where he is going. As we gather here today, perhaps our prayer can be for the grace to follow Jesus on the way, doing what he asks us to do. 1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21 Elisha left everything to inherit Elijah’s prophetic role. Galatians 5:1, 13-18 A proper use of freedom includes service to others, motivated by love. Luke 9:51-62 Jesus expects us to leave everything to follow Him.

Announced Masses Sunday, June 26, 2016 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Charlotte and Joseph Kopera req. by John Kopera 11:00 a.m. For the People Morning Prayer is at 7:45 a.m. from Monday to Saturday Monday, June 27, 2016 St. Cyril of Alexandria 8:00 a.m. In Thanksgiving for Natalia C. Domser, our new granddaughter req. by Mark and Celia Domser Tuesday, June 28, 2016 St. Irenaeus 8:00 a.m. Patricia Lehner req. by Richard Lehner Wednesday, June 29, 2016 St. Peter and St. Paul 8:00 a.m. Courtney Rynne req. by Connie LaPenna Thursday, June 30, 2016 First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church 8:00 a.m. Marie Maida req. by Sandy Falletta Friday, July 1, 2016, Blessed Junipero Serra 8:00 a.m. Dorothy Morrell req. by Christopher and Arlene Poje Saturday, July 2, 2016 Weekday 8:00 a.m. Frank McDonald req. by Estate Vigil Mass for Sunday 4:30 p.m. Frances Carey req. by Estate (Celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick) Sunday, July 3, 2016 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Sebastiana Terranova req. by Connie LaPenna 11:00 a.m. For the People

FOOD FOR ALL

Food collection will be the weekend of July 9th and 10th. Please place your donation in the collection boxes provided in the church. Please, no expired food, or perishable food, nor used or opened food boxes.

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME BLESSED SACRAMENT

BIBLE REFLECTION GROUP The sessions will resume in September. Date to be announced

CATHOLIC ACADEMY CORNER Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is once again asking all the parishes around the Catholic Academy to support his important effort. The program gives scholarships to children in need of financial aid. Every year the TAP program as given amounts totally $25,000 to $30,000. It can not be done without your help please send a gift to the TAP program or go on-line to make your donation. TAP letter and envelops are available in church pick one up and support this important effort to help children and their families.. Please visit and like us on Facebook and Twitter, and look at our new website at cawb.org for current events. Call 885-6111.

“UPON THIS ROCK” If you have not yet make a pledge to “Upon This Rock,” you can still do so. Please consider a pledge or gift to this endowment endeavor. See Fr. Paul. Any level of support would be greatly appreciated. Remember, 35% of what is raised will remain in our parish to meet the needs we have to keep our parish vibrant.

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT FINALISTS “FORTE”

A Benefit Concert supporting the programs of Catholic Charities featuring the “Forte” singers will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Kleinhans Music Hall

HOLY FATHER’S COLLECTION As we celebrate this Jubilee of Mercy declared by our Holy Father, Pope Francis, we find the opportunity to support the work of our Holy Father throughout the world. Pope Francis support in the name of the Church, many charitable causes especially in places where there has been a catastrophic event. He sends help in the name of the Catholics of the world. The Holy Father’s collection also called Peter’s Pence, will be on July 9th and 10th. Please prayerfully consider a gift and become a witness of charity along with Pope Francis showing the force of mercy that reaches out to all those in the world in need.

LAST CHANCE The Catholic Charities Appeal for 2016 is ending on June 30th. We are still a bit short of our goal. Please donate today, visit www.ccwny.org or call 716-218-1400.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES Catholic Charities empowers children, families and seniors to achieve meaningful, healthy and productive lives. Every donation makes a difference in someone’s life. Donate to 2016 Appeal today. Ccwny.org or call 218-1400

ANN MARIE ZON

Ann Marie Zon will be here on weekend August 6th and 7th. Plan now to gather your items to donate to her missions in Nicaragua. The collection will take many things especially household or school items.

FORTNIGHT OF FREEDOM The Bishops of the United States have called all the faithful to celebrate the Fortnight of Freedom from Tuesday, June 21 to Monday, July 4, 2016. This year’s theme emphasizes the many witnesses to religious freedom, both past and present. On Tuesday, June 21st a Vigil Mass will be led at 4:00 p.m. by Fr. Robert Zilliox at the Dominican Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary, 335 Doat St. The Concluding Mass will be at 4:00 p.m. with Fr. Jacek Mazur at the Carmelite Monastery, 75 Carmel Rd.

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY In certain churches around the Diocese of Buffalo, our Bishop has designated a Holy Door for the Jubilee of Mercy. As in Rome where our Holy Father has blessed certain doors, as a symbol of entering into God’s Mercy, St. Joseph’s Cathedral has a holy door for our diocese. Our Lady of Victory Basilica National Shrine also has a holy door. We will visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Victory on August 28th and pray the special prayer for the Holy Year. We will visit the Museum dedicated to Father Baker, tour the Basilica with Father Paul, and visit the gift shop. Those attending can also join the group for an afternoon lunch or dinner at the Wayside Family Restaurant on South Park Ave. We will car pool. But, we would like anyone interested to sign up. Sign up sheets will be available starting next week. There is no charge, but we would like to make a donation to the Basilica for its upkeep and for the cause of Father’s Baker’s beatification. Envelopes will be made available for a donation.

BUFFALO, NEW YORK JUNE 26, 2016