Pastor

Rev. Paul R. Bossi

Priests who help at Liturgies

Rev. Robert Stolinski

Rev. Peter Drilling

Deacon

Rev. Mr. Peter Santandreu

Parish Secretary

Betty Hemingway

Parish Accountant

Robert Weishaupl

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

Kathleen McCarthy

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 April 29, 2018 Total collection for the above weekend is $ 2,646.00

Total number of envelopes and payments from the on-

line and direct payments for the above week: 50

Please consider making your contributions to the

parish through a direct withdrawal program, or the

option of charging your contribution to a credit card.

Electronic giving this week totaled $ 243.00

MINISTRY SCHEDULE SUNDAY MAY 5 6, 2018

Altar Servers:

4:30 p.m. Volunteer , 9:00 a. m . Vaqueros, 11a.m.

Volunteer

Greeters 4:30 p.m. M. Bonato, 9:00 a. m. V. Mazurowski ,

11:00 a.m. E. Ferguson

Lectors

4:30 p.m. C. Poje

9:00 a. m. G. Riedel

11:00 a.m. M. Marin

Minister of Communion

4:30 p.m. C. and D. Russell

9:00 a.m. C. LaPenna, T. Alfieri, A. Guercio

11:00 a.m. C. Marin, F. Conti, M. McCracken

MARY’S DAY Our Lady of Fatima Shrine will celebrate Mary’s Day on

Sunday, May 6 at 3:00 p.m. The traditional start of the

Marian Season at Fatima Shrine, the day will include an

outdoor Rosary Procession, crowning of the procession

statute, homily and Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament.

Homilist is Fr. Rejean Lessard, “The Little Way of St.

Therese of Lisieux,” Rector of the Diocesan Shrine of St.

Therese of Lisieux, Quebec, Canada.

OPEN HOUSE AT MT. OLIVET

CEMETERY This an opportunity to visit Mt. Olivet Cemetery, from 9:00

a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Talk with one of our Family Service

Counselors, and understand the benefits associated with

planning ahead. Receive a 10% discount on burial options

along with 0% interest trough 2023. Receive $50 Visa Gift

Card when you purchase before May 31st.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER BLESSED SACRAMENT

APRIL 29, 2018

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Saint Paul makes his first appearance in Jerusalem since his

conversion and many of the disciples are wary of him. But

Paul shows that he is in Christ and Christ is in him. As we hear

in the Gospel, this is what Jesus asked of his disciples. He

promised that they would bear much fruit. As we listen to the

readings today, let us consider how we too are asked to remain

in Jesus and how we can bear fruit.

Acts 9:26-31 Barnabas reported to the Apostles how Saul

had seen the Lord on the way.

1 John 3:18-24 This is his commandment: that we may

believe and love.

John 15:1-8 “I am the vine, you are the branches.”

Announced Masses Sunday, April 29, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Easter

9:00 a. m. Alfonsa Terranova req. by Connie La Penna

11:00 a. m. For the People

Morning Prayer is at 7:45 a. m. - Monday to Saturday

Monday, April 30, 2018 St. Pius V

8:00 a.m. Marge Hudson req. by Margo Hudson

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 St. Joseph the Worker

8:00 a.m. All Souls Intention

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 St. Athanasius

8:00 a.m. Thomas and Gertrude Flood req. by Estate

Thursday, May 3, 2018 St. Philip and St. James

8:00 a.m. Grace Druar req. by Estate

Friday, May 4, 2018 Easter Weekday

8:00 a. m. Salvatore Salvo req. by Betty Hemingway

Saturday, May 5, 2018 Easter Weekday

8:00 a.m. All Souls Intention

Sunday, Vigil Mass (Anointing of the Sick)

4:30 p.m. Franck McDonald req. by Estate

Sunday, May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter

9:00 a.m. Florence Dudak req. by John Kopera

11:00 a.m. Priest Intention

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION WILL BE CELEBRATED

BY OUR CHILDREN AT 9:00 A.M. MASS

ON MAY 6TH

A CELEBRATION OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER,

MARY, WILL FOLLOW THE MASS WITH A

PROCESSION AND CROWNING OF HER STATUE

FAITH FORMATION Upcoming dates for celebrations of Sacrament:

Sacrament of First Eucharist will be on Sunday, May 6th

Sacrament of Confirmation will be on May 20th at St.

Joseph’s Cathedral

Any questions contact Maureen Myers at

moey17@aol.com or cell 716-512-8176.

CATHOLIC ACADEMY CORNER Open Houses have been successful in February and in

April, but if you missed them and are interested in the

Catholic Academy, just call and stop in for a visit. Limited

space is available in the very popular part0time Pre-K 3 year

old program. Meet our principal who will share with you all

necessary information.

Drama Club us in rehearsal for the kid’s version of the

Wizard of Oz which will be performed later in May.

7th and 8th grade Art Club has completed its rain barrel

project. The barrel will be submitted to the Coca-Cola

sponsored competition Harvest a Resource: Recycle the

Rain.. The Art Club will also participate in the Albright-

Knox Alive competition in June.

Congratulation to Judge Joseph A. Fiorella will be

honored at a Cocktail Reception at the Saturn Club on

Thursday, May 17, 2018 by the Catholic Academy for his

many years of service to the school board. If you are

interested in attending, please contact Father Paul. Donation

is $75 which supports the school. Reception includes open

bar and appetizers.

AREA ACTIVITIES Blessed Trinity offers Sacred Site and Sounds; On May

5th & 6th, Blessed Trinity Church will participate in NY

Landmarks Conservancy’s Annual Sacred Sites Open House

Weekend, with the theme “sacred Sounds and Settings.”

Visit http://www.blessedtrinitybuffalo.org or call 716-833-

0301 for information for this special event.

St. Mary’s School of the Deaf students are hosting a

vendor/craft show on Saturday, Mary 5th form 10 a.m. to 4

p.m. There are more than 40 local vendors featured at the

school along with a food truck. There will also be an

essentials oils demonstration. All proceeds from this show

benefit the students traveling to New Your City in the fall of

2018 for a STEAM educational trip.

MARY IS THE MOTHER OF ALL, PRAY THE

ROSARY DURING THE MONTH OF MAY!

VOCATIONS Jesus is the vine and we are the branches, and if we remain in Him

we will bear great fruit. What fruit will you bear in God’s

kingdom? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr.

Andrew Lauricella at 847-5535. www.buffalovocations.org.

FOOD FOR ALL The next collection will be May 12 and 13th. Please place your

donations in the boxes provided in the church. Please, no expired

or perishable food, nor used nor opened food boxes.

BLOSSOM INTO A NEW FRIENDSHIP The Telephone Assurance Program (TAP) serving Erie County, is

a free service providing regular telephone calls to homebound

elderly and disabled persons, to check on their well-being and to

give them an opportunity to socialize. Relationships grow and last

for years through regular 5-to-15 minute phone calls. These

friendly calls alleviate some of the concerns facing those who live

alone and help them maintain their independence. If you are

interested in calling or know some one in need. Call 716-218-

1400 for (TAP) the Telephone assistance Program.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHILDREN

WHO RECIVED THE SACRAMENT OF

RECONCILIATION What a joy to celebrate with our children and their families on the

occasion of receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance)

for the first time last Saturday, April 21st. We congratulate:

Benjamin Gandour, Hailey Goodman, Michael Antonius and Ellie

Santiago.

COMTEMPLATIVE PRAYER IN A

CHALLENGINF WORLD Entering into an hour and a half of thought provoking input,

prayer, and silence. Once a month on a Thursday evening, a

theme will be presented which can change your life! Between

7:00pm—8:30 p.m. at the St. Mary Center, 241 Lafayette Ave.

Buffalo, NY 14213. For more information and scheduled

upcoming dates call Sr. Pat Brady at bradyp@canisius.edu or

716-861-4935.

PRESENTATION HERE ON MARY AND THE

CATHOLIC CHURCH Join us Thursday, May 24, 2018 in Marian Hall below the Church,

for a presentation” by Deacon Gary Andelora. Refreshments will

be served at 6:30 p.m. before the Presentation. A sign up will be

available in the back of the Church, starting this weekend. All are

welcome!

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