OUR LADY OF BISTRICA PARISH BULLETIN

WEEK NO. 35 - TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME - AUGUST 24, 2008  (VOL. 57)

MASS  INTENTIONS  WEEK  OF AUGUST 24,  2008


Saturday August 23                :  5:00 p.m. = dec:         Teresa Szabo by husband Joseph and family.  Ljuba Emma Pericak by grandson Dominic Salemi. (Vigil Mass) Thomas Lorenzi by Esther Gutek. 
(+ 2nd & 3rd Mass at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 19 and Sept. 30.)

Sunday    August 24                :10:00 a.m. = dec:         Ivan Miličić (20th Death Anniv.) by daughter Maryann and Michael Zylka.  Jadranka Margić and Marko  Lugonjić by Zdenko Margić.  Josip Hromadnik by family.  (* 2nd & 3rd Mass at 6:15 a.m. Aug. 29 and Sept.2).

(21st Sunday of  Ordinary Time)                          

                                               :11:30 a.m. = dec:       Ann Bartokvich by Ron and Nancy Gawronski.

 

Monday   August 25                :  6:15 a.m. = _ _ :        FOR ALL OUR PARISHIONERS.                            

 (Louis of France)                       :  7:30 a.m. = dec:         Charles Kane by wife Mary.

          

Tuesday  August 26                :  6:15 a.m. = dec:         Tony Ifkovich by Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Anderson. (Weekday)               : 7:30 a.m. = dec:         Anthony Verbanic (Birth Remembrance) by Plotycia and Nemeth families.

                                                

Wednesday         August 27    :  6:15 a.m. = dec:         Lillian Manka by Blasdell Elementary School.  Ljuba Emma Pericak by grandson Dominic Salemi. (St. Monica)              

                                                :  7:30 a.m. = dec:         Luigi Cologgi by his sister Maria Cutonilli and family.                

                

Thursday August 28                :  6:15 a.m. = dec:         Ada Vargovich by Joe and Rita Blazevic.  Ralph Fiore by wife and children. (St. Augustine, bishop, doctor)            

                                                 :  7:30 a.m. = dec:         Theresa Lelito by Jim and Tobi Stewart.  Ricky Foose by Godmother Mary Grgas. Florence Strnad by husband  Frank Strnad 

                                                                  

Friday      August 29                :  6:15 a.m. = dec:         Ivan Miličić by dau. Maryann & Michael Zylka.  Jadranka Margić & Marko Lugonjić by Zdenko Margić.  (Martyrdom of John the Baptist)  

Josip Hromadnik by family. (+ 3rd Mass at 6:15 a.m. Sept. 2).

                                                 :  7:30 a.m. = dec:         Deceased family and friends of Petre family by Ken and Phyllis Petre.   

          

Saturday August 30                :  6:15 a.m. = dec:         Ana Karoglan by Stephen and Kathy Pericak.  Milan Ursa by Irene Glamuzina.(Blessed Virgin Mary)       

                                                :  7:30 a.m. = dec:         Deceased family and friends of Petre family by Ken and Phyllis Petre.Vigil Mass:                

                                                :  5:00 p.m. = dec:         Mary Kozub by Esther Gutek.      

              

Sunday           August  31        :10:00 a.m. = dec:         Mirko Jurčević by wife Regina. Stanley Kolenko by Nada & Joe Jelenović and family. (2nd Mass Sep.3, 6:15)

(22nd Sun. of Ordinary Time)       :11:30 a.m.  = dec: Leonard Kurek by Louis and Rita Violanti.

                   





TODAY: 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time: The scene at Caesarea Philippi took place after the Lord’s announcement about the Bread of Life.  The people who were discouraged in their expectations hoping that the Messiah will be a political figure, started leaving Him.  That’s why our Lord turned toward His apostles with the question: “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”  In the name of the twelve Peter answered: “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God!”  With these words Peter acknowledges that Jesus is the Messiah whom God promised to send to the world, and who God’s chosen people were expecting.  The apostles were with Him for months and witnessed all of His miracles, and they realized that He is the Teacher and promised Messiah.  Mark, Luke and John, the Evangelists, certified to this in their own way.  When Peter professed his faith in Christ the Lord, it was the same as if he said that he believes Jesus, the only begotten Son of God.  Peter was right in saying what he said and Jesus               replied: “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah.  For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Heavenly Father.”  Peter understood who Jesus of Nazareth is because of the Heavenly Father.





DANAS: 21. Nedjelja Kroz Godinu: Prizor kod Cezareje Filipove zbio se odmah iza Gospodinova navještaja o Kruhu života.  Svijet, koji se razočarao u svojim odviše ljudskim nadama očekujući političkog Spasitelja, počeo je Isusa ostavljati.  Zato se Gospodin obraća apostolima s pitanjem, o povjerenju u njega: «Što govore ljudi, tko je Sin čovječji?»  (14).  U ime dvanaestorice odgovara Petar: «Ti si Krist - Pomazanik, Sin živoga Boga!»  Koji je smisao Petrova odgovora? - Petar ponajprije priznaje da je Isus Mesija, kojeg je Bog ljudima obećao, na kojeg je izabrani narod tako dugo čekao.  Kroz mjesece što ih je proveo s Isusom, sam se uvjerio slušajući njegove riječi, doživljavajući čudesa što ih je On činio, da je njihov Učitelj obećani Mesija.  Konačno to isto svjedoče na svoj način i Marko, Luka i Ivan.  Kad je Petar ispovijedio vjeru u Krista Gospodina, onda je to isto kao da je rekao da vjeruje u Isusa, jedinorođenoga Sina Božjega.  Da je Petar ispravno postupio, zaključujemo iz Gospodinova odgovora: «Blago tebi, Šimune, sine Jonin, jer ti to ne objavi put i krv, nego Otac moj, koji je na nebesima!»   Petar je govorio, jer je po objavi nebeskog Oca spoznao tko je Isus iz Nazareta.     






g o s p e l   g r a m    (Perfect Peace)


  The Comet Swift-Tuttle has been observed by man as far back as 69 BC.  As the six mile wide Comet travels through our solar system on its nearly 130 year journey around the sun, it leaves behind a trail of cosmic debris.  Each year between August 9 and 13 the Earth passes through the comet's orbit.  As the comet's sand-sized cosmic junk enters the Earth's atmosphere at roughly 133,200 miles per hour, it burns up, setting off a celestial firework display known as the Perseids.  Like the comet's trail of debris, people sometimes enter our life and leave behind a trail of debris which sets off a display of emotional fireworks within us.  But just as the Earth calmly glides through the debris in its path, we can also have a calm journey when we keep our minds fixed on the goodness of the Lord and not on the junk in our path.  God's word says: «He will keep us in perfect peace when our mind is stayed on Him» (Isaiah 26:3 paraphrased).  Therefore, Bring into captivity every thought ... (2 Col.10:5) and «forget those things which are behind...» (Phi 3:13). «Whatsovever things are...lovely...(and)...good...think on these things» (Phi 4:8) «and the peace of God...shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus»  (Phi 4:7).

THIS WEEKEND   



TODAY: There are several boxes of envelopes left on the table in the rear of our church and we ask our parishioners to take their box of envelopes home as soon as possible. They will be available in the church through Sunday, August 31st.  After that parishioners must pick them up at the rectory. ALSO: Those who wish to join our parish  may sign the sheet on the table or call the rectory at 822-0818.


TUESDAY: Eucharistic Adoration in our church from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with rosary recitation at 6:00 p.m. followed by Benediction.


WEDNESDAY: Singing practice 6:30 p.m. Croatian ;7:00 p.m. English.


THURSDAY: Medjugorje Prayer Group will meet at 7:30 p.m.


PARENTING PERSPECTVE: As you've no doubt discovered, teens can be parent deaf.  To break through, take a tip from  the media and try talking in sound bytes.  Decide ahead of time the core message, reduce it to a short sentence, look your teen in the eye, say it, and stop.  It works!



* * * AREA EVENTS * * *

 AUGUST 23 AND 24: Corpus Christ Church, 199 Clark Street, Buffalo, will host a DOŽYNSKI HARVEST FESTIVAL from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Polish food and family fun, music, pierogi contest, Polish sing-a-long, Krakowiacy Dancers, farmer’s market, Polish café…and much, much, more!  For information call 896-1050.

OCTOBER 18: Save the date!  Diocesan Global Climate Change Incentive Committee will sponsor a workshop on “Global Climate Change: A Catholic Response” from 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Hilbert College, 5200 South Park Ave, Hamburg.  Breakout sessions will address practical ways parishes and homes can become more energy efficient.  Contact Sister Sharon Goodremote, FSSJ at Catholic Charities: 856-4494 or at 853-4424, ext. 3006.

OCTOBER 19 thru 25: Seven day pilgrimage to Mother Angelica (EWTN), Birmingham, Alabama and additional shrines and churches during the month of the Most Holy Rosary. For information call Norb and Marlene Figurski, Marian tours in Erie PA: 1-800-752-8856 or  (814) 455-7163.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM REVIEW COURSE: Dates: October 18 and 25 plus November 1, 8 and 15.  Course will be held at Mt Mercy Academy.  Cost $100.00.  This course is to prepare 8th grade students for the exam which will be held November 22, 2008. Call Jeanne Burvid at 825-8796.

ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL: Entrance & Scholarship Exam Preparation Course on five Saturdays from October 18 through November 15 at the school on Route 5 in Athol Springs.  Course is open to young men who will be entering 8th grade during the 2008-2009 school year.  It will consist of two 1-1/2 hour classes each week from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost of course: $100.00.  Barron’s prep book will be given.  Registration on first come first served basis.  Call Paul Bartell, Director of Admissions, at 627-1200, ext. 461 or www.stfrancishigh.org.



DECEASED:  Nancy H. (Nee Butski), wife of George Skrlin of North Tonawanda died August 21st.
                          Our deepest sympathy to the family.


LECTORS AUGUST  30 & 31   :  

                                                                 5:00 P.M. Vigil Mass: David Petrus

                                                                 10:00 a.m.: Perka Kresic     11:30 a.m.: Terence Stanton


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