Mass Schedule & Devotions:

Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Monday thru Friday: 9:30 a.m. • Saturday: 8:00 a.m.

The Rosary is recited daily after the 9:30 a.m. Mass.

First Friday Devotions: following the 9:30 a.m. Mass.

Confessions: Saturday 4:00 p.m.

Office is Closed on Wednesdays

Rev. James B. Cunningham, Pastor Robert A. Dobmeier, Permanent Deacon & RCIA Michael Ruszala, Music Director/Youth Ministry Mrs. Cheryl McNerney, Director of Religious Ed. Judy Tweedy & Marge Priester, Parish Secretaries

Sacrament of Baptism: Please call the rectory to make arrangements. Godparents must be active members of their parish & be baptized, confirmed Catholics. Parents are required to pick up our Baptismal Booklet prior to the Baptism. Marriages: Arrangements are to be made with the parish priest for the First Interview before a definite wedding day may be established.

Care of the Sick: Emergency sick calls can be made to the rectory at any time. For others who are home bound or hospitalized, please notify the rectory office. RCIA Classes: (September to May) Held each Sunday morning—9:45 to10:45 am Director is Deacon Bob Dobmeier 597-6421 Religious Education: For all grades 1-10 on Sunday mornings following the 8:45 a.m. Mass. Call Cheryl McNerney at 823-8575

Letters of Recommendation: For those who have been asked to sponsor at Baptism or Confirmation, we gladly issue recommendations for parishioners who: • have been confirmed & attend Sunday Mass • if married, have done so in conformity with the Laws of the Church • if they are parents, are sending their children to Catholic School or religious instructions. • are registered at least 90 days. A registered parishioner is the one who is enrolled in our census files. Parish Membership: New parishioners please contact the parish office. Use of Sunday envelopes and regular Mass attendance is recommended. Please notify the office if you are leaving the parish. Handicap Accessibility: A handicap ramp is located in the rear of the Church from the Hayden St. parking lot. E-mail: St.Teresa.Bookkeeper@gmail.com Facebook.com/stteresaofavilasrcchurchsobflo Website—www.stteresabuffalo.com

April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday

SAINT TERESA

C AT H O L I C PA R I S H

1974 SENECA ST. • BUFFALO, NY 14210 Phone: 716-822-0608 • Fax: 716-826-3795

E-mail: teresa14210@yahoo.com

EASTER SUNDAY

Sat., Mar. 31, 2018—HOLY SATURDAY

NO 8:00 am Mass

12:00 pm BLESSING OF BASKETS

7:30 pm Parishioners—Fr. Jim

EASTER VIGIL MASS

Sunday, Apr. 1,2018—Easter Sunday

8:45 am Bernard J. Carroll—Kathy Frawley

11:00 am James Govola—Govola Family

Joseph Marinaro

—Mark & Veronica Marrinaccio

Monday, Apr. 2, 2018—Easter Monday—Dyngus Day

9:30 Henry & Carrie Sturm—Estate

Tues., Apr. 3, 2018—Easter Tuesday

9:30 Maxine Seres—Fullone Family

Wed., Apr. 4, 2018—Easter Wednesday

9:30 Jerry Sullivan, Sr. (B-day)—Family

Thurs., Apr. 5, 2018—Easter Thursday

9:30 Thompson Family—Estate

Fri., Apr. 6, 2018—Easter Friday

9:30 Thomas & Mary Vaughan—Estate

Sat., Apr. 7, 2018—Easter Saturday

8:00 am Parishioners—Fr. Jim

4:30 pm Shawn Fitzpatrick—Mom, Dad, & Carrie

Sunday, Apr. 8,2018—Divine Mercy Sunday

8:45am Deceased Members of the

Brinkworth & Hillery Families

11am Gerry Danieu (B-day)—Kelleher Family

Robert & Jean Becker II (45th Ann)

& Bobby “Becks” III—Family

THE SANCTUARY LAMP…..

by the Blessed Sacrament is lit this

week in honor of Vince & Irene

Fullone as requested by their

daughter Lynn.

A NOTE REGARDING OUR AVAILABLE PARKING

AREAS. Please know that we are able to

park in our Hayden St. Lot and in our

Mineral Springs Lot—outside of the

black fenced-in area, and on weekends

we are able to park in the McCarthy

Funeral Home lot.

Dear Parishioners,

Blessed Easter! Eternal Victory For they did not

yet understand the Scripture that he has to rise from

the dead. John 20:9

The apostles had lived with Jesus for years and

had heard His numerous explanations about his mission

and teachings. On at least three occasions, Jesus

personally informed His disciples He would die and

rise again. But when they encountered the empty tomb,

where Jesus had been buried, they did not yet grasp the

reality of the resurrection.

Today, on this Easter Sunday, with 2,000 years of

resurrection theology woven into our religious

teachings, we still are unable to fully understand this

tremendous resurrection event. Jesus had raised the

dead like the widow’s son and also his friend, Lazarus,

but in the case of Jesus Himself, we need to note the

difference between resurrection and restoration.

Lazarus was restored to his former life, to die again;

but in resurrection, Jesus rose to a new and glorified

life—never more to die. We share our Easter joy with

the victory of Jesus, a promise of eternal life—our

precious heritage. Fr. James Mc Karns

EASTER DAWN

It was yet dark when Mary reached

The shadowed garden, chill with gloom,

Coming with loved ones pierced with grief

To bring the spices to the tomb.

It was yet dark; she scarce could see

The sepulcher before her there,

And when she found the great stone moved,

Her sorrow seemed too great to bear.

The stone that had imprisoned Him

For three long days was rolled away!

It was yet dark, but even so,

A faint light showed the breaking day!

With darkness of the night dispelled

The woman heard words strangely sweet;

She turned and saw her Master near

And fell there sobbing at His feet.

Oh, wondrous joy beyond belief

For Mary then, with darkness gone,

To see upon the garden path

The newly risen Lord at dawn!

What a beautiful season of love to reflect on the

glory of the Resurrection of Our Lord.

Peace, Fr. Jim

2nd Call

Kurt Matthew Schultz

&

Stephanie Ann Heather

Will be married here at St. Teresa’s Church

On Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM

OFFERTORY FOR MAR. 24 & 25, 2018

THESE TOTALS WILL APPEAR NEXT

WEEK DUE TO THE EASTER HOLIDAY

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

…..those intentions listed in our Book of Intentions, our service men and

women; those who are ill or suffering, and all those who have asked for our

prayers: Fr. Guy Siracuse, Fr. Thomas Quinlivan, Jane Berhalter, Richard

Budzyn, Rose Marie Cannon, John Carney, Elinor Chilcott, David & Beth,

Raymond DeLozier, Brian Deming, Edna Fagnan, Brian Fava, Maria Fava,

John Germain, Alex Gordon, Kevin Gorman, Liz Greening, Nathan & Evan

Hurley, Brian Kelly, Jane & Linda Krawczyk, Barb Letizia, Lynn Loper,

Ellen Maak, Kathryn MacKinnon, Julie, & Sandy, John Mazurchuk,

Valaira Mulvey, Mary & Raymond Paveljack, Madison Phillips, Stephen

Priester, Jay Quaglietta, Laurie & Sheila Radwan, Joel Rivera, Linda Rix,

Mary S., Nicole Serafini, Mary Kay Slomba, Nina Stewart, Barbara &

Robert Summers, Maureen Thorton, Nancy & Edward Travis, Jr. and

Peggy Witkowski.

Some names have been moved to our Book of Intentions.

Call 822-0608, ext. 3 with changes. Thanks, Judy OR Marge.

ChristLife Session: Discovering Christ. This community-based movement has been transforming parishes around the country and diocese. Each session involves lunch, prayer, heart-felt music, an engaging and practical

video presentation, and small group discussion. The sessions end April 22nd. For more info, contact our Music Director, Michael at 202-0609 or michael.st.teresa@gmail.com or to view the promo video, visit: www.sttersabuffalo.com/p/christlife.html

MARRIAGE MOMENT: An “emotional affair” prevention strategy is to put your spouse on your calendar. Schedule a weekly date and/or an annual enrichment day or weekend.

SR. KAREN KLIMCZAK CENTER for Nonviolence presents: Former U.S. Attorney, William J. Hochul, Jr. with “A Journey of Justice & Mercy” on Sunday, April 15th at

3:00 PM at Sts. Columba-Brigid Church, 75 Hickory St. This is a fundraiser for the Center. Cost is $25.00. For tickets, call 362-9688, or visit sisterkarencenter.org, or at the door.

OUR MARCH 50/50 WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN NEXT

SUNDAY. Please pick up an envelope Today and fill it out to be eligible for April. Thank you to all who support this fundraiser. It only take a “fin to win!”

THE OUTRACH COMMITTEE thanks you for

your support of the “Think Project.”

We wish you a Happy & Blessed Easter!

TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND

—Is someone you love unable to join us at Church during the holy time of Easter? For the faithful at home or in healthcare settings, the Heart of the Nation Sunday TV Mass

brings spiritual comfort and the blessings of joy-filled hope in our Risen Savior. Tune in Catholic Mass on TV or watch online:

Palm Sunday & Easter:

TV—WNYO channel 49 (My TV) at 8:30 am

Online video—www.HeartoftheNation.org

MT. MERCY ACADEMY is looking for families

to host 5 students from Dortmund, Germany.

Sept.—Dec. 2018. Call 825-8796 ext. 201

or jburvid@mtmercy.org

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION-DEMENTIA CARE

SYMPOSIUM—Friday, April 27, 2018 from 8am to 4pm. Registration opens at 8am and the conference begins at 9am. It will take place at the Millennium Hotel with Jim & Geri Taylor as the Keynote Speakers. Save on registration: Early-bird discounts END April 13th. Call 1-800-272-9300 or visit alz.org/WNY.

OUR MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS

We pray that God will continue to bless and keep safe

our family members who are serving in the Armed Forces:

Master Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Bain Pvt. 1st Class Emalie Maund Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Blum Staff Sgt. Jonathan McCrory 1st Lt. Ben Dummer Corporal Joseph Miller, Sr. Specialist Donald Edwards Lt. J. G. Shannon O’Connor Corporal Nicholas Edwards Tech. Sgt. Joseph Ogorek Pvt. 2nd Class Nicole Edwards Capt. Anthony Pedicone Corporal Zachary Edwards Capt. Andrew Przybylak Lance Corporal Tiana Hunter Lt. Daniel Sellon Pvt. Ryan Jacobell Pvt. 2nd Class Michael Van Gleason Sgt. Dean Lee Commander Christopher Warden Master Sgt. Nicole Martin

BUFFALO, NEW YORK APRIL 1, 2018

CONTRIBUTION REPORTS FOR 2017

If you wish to receive a Contribution Statement, you

need to request one. Please fill out this form with your

name, address, phone # and envelope # and put it in an

envelope & drop it in the Sunday collection marked:

Attention Julie

or mail it to the Rectory at:

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