Welcome

WEDDINGS: Registered Parishioners please call the Rectory for an appointment. Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance.

BAPTISMS: Saturday or Sunday at Mass. Parents must attend a Pre-Baptism class prior to scheduling the Baptism. Classes are offered as needed. Please call the Rectory for information and to schedule a class.

SICK AND HOMEBOUND: If you would like a visit from Deacon Mike you or someone in your family needs to contact the rectory to arrange for pastoral care. Hospitals and nursing homes cannot release information due to federal HIPPA law. 

MOVING IN/OUT: Let us know as soon as possible. To be considered a member of our parish, registration is necessary. 

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Recommendations to act as Sponsors of Baptism or Confirmation can be issued only to registered members of St. Anthony Church who are baptized, received the Sacrament of Confirmation, attend Mass, and receive Holy Communion regularly, have their children attending a Catholic School or Religious class and, if married, have entered a ceremony performed in conformity with the laws of the Catholic Church.

Masses for the week

Saturday, May 28 4:00 p.m.  Raymond Jakubowski (b-day) by the family 

 Sunday, May 29 – 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 

9:00 a.m.  Deceased members of the Jennetti & Kuszczak families 

 11:30 a.m.  Milagros Lopez by her sister Esther McDougall & family                                                                                                                     

From The Desk of Deacon Mike There are no words or thoughts to explain this horrible senseless murder.  We all know racism is alive in the USA and many are unwilling to do anything about it.   Pope Francis said this in the past about racism: “My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life.”

 From the Diocese of Buffalo - Loving God, our hearts are troubled by the violence and hatred that surround us. We are called in this moment to wrestle with the devastation, grief, and fear that remain. We acknowledge the sinfulness of any act of racism, discrimination, or hatred, because we know it is not of you.  We repent of any part we may have had in allowing this evil to continue and ask your forgiveness for those times when we failed to support each other— when we failed to see you in our brothers and sisters. As your children, we seek your grace and the courage we need to demand dignity and justice for all people, regardless of race, creed, or color.  Heal us as your family in this tragic moment; may those affected by this horror in any way, whom we commend to you, remind us of the ten commandments you give us, and the greatest commandment of all—to love one another. Amen . Please spread the word.  

 Formed - In the next few months we will be introducing a program called Formed to the parish community.  Formed provides the very best Catholic content from more than 60 organizations to help parishes, families and individuals explore their faith anywhere. Supporting thousands of movies, children’s programs, ebooks, audio, parish programs and studies direct to your browser, mobile or connected device.  Deacon Mike will be talking about this soon.   

Did you know - The Pope is protected by the Swiss Papal Guard. Wearing uniforms designed by Michelangelo and commonly armed with halberds, they are capable of using heavier weapons if needed. Each member is Catholic, male, and Swiss, and must complete military training in Switzerland. They must demonstrate good conduct and be at least five-foot-eight in height. In extreme circumstances, they are expected to guard the Holy Father with their lives. The Swiss Papal Guard is the oldest active military unit in continual existence since 1506. 

 Joke of the day - “Mom, are bugs good to eat?” asked the boy. “Let’s not talk about such things at the dinner table, son,” his mother replied. After dinner the mother inquired, “Now, baby, what did you want to ask me?” “Oh, nothing,” the boy said. “There was a bug in your soup, but now it’s gone.    

  Chicken BBQ Dinner Update – Our Chicken Dinner is set for Sunday, June 5th from 12 Noon to 4:00pm.  We will start calling winners for Theme Baskets and Raffles at 4:15pm. Volunteers are needed. Please consider working for a couple of hours or all day.  Sign-up sheets are now found in the back of church with open time slots.   We are accepting donations for our Theme Basket Raffle.  Looking for baskets or gift cards (approx. value of $25.00). Please drop off all donations at the rectory by Wednesday, June 1st at 4:00pm.   Should you have any questions, please feel to contact me at fredbauer@verizon.net or call/text 716-997-2165.  Thank you!  Fred Bauer,  

 The Holy Name and Altar & Rosary Society meeting scheduled for May 15th has been moved to Sunday, June 12th at 10am. Thank you!  St. Anthony’s 

Youth Group   Thank you to those who attended the Youth Group Meeting on Friday, April 29th. The Lip Sync Battle was a huge success! Over 20 youth from our parish and Our Lady of Sacred Heart attended.  We had fourteen acts and three judges.  The kids and adults had a great time. Thank you to DJ Pito Jimenez for entertaining us!  Thank you to MC D-Man Dean for announcing our acts! Thank you to Jerry, Rose, and Nydia for cooking in the kitchen! Thank you to our young adults and youth for helping to clean up too. We are so blessed! Our next Youth Group meeting is Friday, May 20th.  We will have a NERF game night.  Please bring your Nerf guns and balls to this event.  All youth invited.  Grab a flyer on table in church. Our Feast of St Anthony Mass and Chicken Dinner will be held on Sunday, June 5th.  We will have several girls performing in the Liturgical Dance (Hand Praise) at 10am Mass.  There will be three mandatory practices (list passed out).  Also, we are looking for youth volunteers (to help serve and clean up) for the Chicken dinner. We are planning an indoor event. If a parent or any adult is interested in helping at the dinner, please contact Fred Bauer.  Please consider volunteering this year. Sign-up sheets can now be found in back of church.     Please mark your calendars with our May and June events:  

• May 11, 2022 Youth Advisers Meeting at 7pm in Riter Hall To plan youth activities – Teen leaders must attend  
• May 20, 2022 Youth Group Meets from 7pm to 9pm in Drilling Hall Indoor Activity Night – All youth invited  
• June 5, 2022 Feast of St Anthony Chicken BBQ Dinner from 12 to 5pm Lake Erie Italian Club - food, music and raffles  Youth volunteers needed
•   June 8, 2022 Youth Advisers Meeting at 7pm in Riter Hall To plan youth activities – Teen leaders must attend  June 17, 2022
• Youth Group Meets 7pm to 9pm in Drilling Hall Outdoor Activity Night - All youth invited  If your son or daughter is interested in joining our Youth Group, please see one of our Youth Group Advisers (Juanita Bauer, Aimee Monnin, Edward Dean or Nydia Gutowski) for details.  New members are always welcome!              

MEMORIAL LAMPS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY  

• Tabernacle – David Marrano (b-day) by Terri & Tony Nicometo                                      and family.  
• Book of Life – Norman McCarter by the Erazo family.  
• Sacred Heart of Jesus – Jane Kaminski by daughter Terri Koester.  
• St. Joseph – Americo & Clementine Bracci by Lilia Bracci.  
• Blessed Mother –Deceased members of Campoli family by Joe, Annette,     and John. 
•  Our Lady of Guadalupe – Rose & Charles (lefty) Clark by Joe, Annette,                                                 and John.   
• St. Anthony – Egino DeSantis by wife Wanda and family.  
• St. Lucy – Adriano & Lucy Clarone by Joe, Cindy, and family. 
•  Blessed Mary Immaculate – Carmella Maturani by Craig & Ricki Wright.   Memorial Lamps – You may request any of the saints in our church for your memorial lamp. $20 per month.   
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• .     PRAY FOR THE SICK – If someone is in the hospital or is ill, please call the rectory or Deacon Mike’s cell phone at 515-8725 so we can pray for those in need.   We will keep information on the illness confidential, but we are willing to pray and visit those who are sick.   +PRAY FOR THE SICK – Remember Dave Manka, Jordan Tokarczyk, Tom Caber, Tom Makeyenko, Lori Pohrte, Ida Kachurka, Anthony Nicometo, Jennifer Martin, Jim Gunner, Christina Baratta, Laura Coombe, Chandler George, William Colondres, Esther Colondres Torres, Kitty Gawronski, Ann Plandowski, Ann Marie Plandowski and Margo Anderson.  Please let us know when the name should be taken off the list. Favor de dejarnos saber cuándo el nombre debe ser eliminado de la lista.  +PRAY FOR THOSE IN NURSING HOMES – We ask God for comfort and healing for our sick brothers and sisters in nursing homes, including Mary Chiaravalloti, Daniel Lopez and Eleuteria “Yayi” Ramos.

DE PARTE DE DIACONO MIKE      No hay palabras ni pensamientos para explicar este horrible asesinato sin sentido. Todos sabemos que el racismo está vivo en los EE. UU. y muchos no están dispuestos a hacer nada al respecto. El Papa Francisco dijo esto en el pasado sobre el racismo: “Amigos míos, no podemos tolerar o hacer la vista gorda ante el racismo y la exclusión en cualquier forma y, sin embargo, pretender defender la santidad de cada vida humana”.  

De la Diócesis de Buffalo - Amado Dios, nuestros corazones están turbados por la violencia y el odio que nos rodean. Estamos llamados en este momento a luchar con la devastación, el dolor y el miedo que quedan. Reconocemos la pecaminosidad de cualquier acto de racismo, discriminación u odio, porque sabemos que no es de ti. Nos arrepentimos de cualquier parte que hayamos tenido al permitir que este mal continúe, y te pedimos perdón por aquellos momentos en los que no nos apoyamos unos a otros, cuando no te vimos en nuestros hermanos y hermanas. Como tus hijos, buscamos tu gracia y el coraje que necesitamos para exigir dignidad y justicia para todas las personas, sin importar raza, credo o color. Sánanos como tu familia en este trágico momento; que aquellos afectados por este horror en cualquier manera, y a quien te encomendamos, nos recuerden de los diez mandamientos que nos das, y el mandamiento más grande de todos: amarnos los unos a los otros. Amén   

• Servicio de Oración de Covid - el diácono Mike dirigirá un servicio de oración de Covid aquí en St. Anthony a las 7:00 p. m. el miércoles 25 de mayo. Estados Unidos ha perdido más de un millón de personas ahora. No pudimos visitar a nuestros familiares y seres queridos en hogares de ancianos y hospitales, muchos no pudieron estar con sus seres queridos cuando murieron, muchos murieron solos, muchos todavía están lidiando con la pena y el dolor y todavía estamos perdiendo amigos. y miembros de la familia. El personal del hospital sigue sufriendo después de experimentar tanta muerte. Todos están invitados a venir a orar por todos los que se vieron afectados de una forma u otra por el Covid. Si desea registrar el nombre de un ser querido en nuestro Libro de la Vida, llame a la rectoría al 823-0782. Por favor corre la voz.  
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•  Miércoles 1 de junio a las 7pm - La Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Victoria (OLV), nuestra región de vicariato estará celebrando el 175 aniversario de la Diócesis de Buffalo. El obispo Michael estará celebrando la Misa con nosotros.    
•   UNA VISIÓN DE LA VOCACIÓN - El libro de Apocalipsis nos dice que todas las cosas terminan en gloria, con el Reino de Dios brillando “como una novia” en el día de su boda. ¡Qué gran imagen! ¿Quién lo creería cuando miramos este mundo violento y roto? Necesitamos sacerdotes y religiosos que nos recuerden que el plan de Dios está activo y vivo. Si sientes este llamado, comunícate con el P. Dave Baker al 716-847-5535 o visite buffalovocations.org.    -------------------------------------