OUR LADY OF BISTRICA PARISH BULLETIN

WEEK NO. 37 - TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME - SEPTEMBER 7, 2008  (VOL. 57)

MASS  INTENTIONS  WEEK  OF SEPTEMBER 7,  2008


Saturday Sept. 6 -  5:00 p.m. = dec:  Christina O’Dette by grandfather Joseph Szabo and family.  For all deceased and living members of  Janostin family by Klementina Janostin Shroba. (Vigil Mass)  

(+ 2nd Mass at 6:15 a.m. Sept. 10).


Sunday    Sept. 7 -  :10:00 a.m. = dec:     Josip Jelenović (Death Anniv.) by son Josip and family. Paško Saša (20th death anniv.) by Mr. & Mrs.  Steve Perićak. Nancy Skrlin by Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Turkalj.      

(23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time)  (+ 2nd & 3rd Mass at 6:15 a.m. Sept. 11 & 16).

                                :11:30 a.m. = dec:     John Saunders by daughter Sara and David Hrizak.  Michelle Machnica by Lou and Rita Violanti.  (+ 2nd Mass at 7:30 a.m. October 6).


Monday   Sept. 8 -  :  6:15 a.m. = _ _ :     Special intention of Sister M. Stella Šimetić. (Nativity of

Bl. Virgin Mary)         :  7:30 a.m. = dec:     Josephine Puntoriero by Joseph DiPizio family.


Tuesday  Sept. 9 -  :  6:15 a.m. =       :     FOR ALL OUR PARISHIONERS. (Peter Claver, priest)                                   : 7:30 a.m. = dec:      Mary Smerski by Genowefa Czupryna and family.


Wednesday Sept. 10    :  6:15 a.m. = dec:     Christine O’Dette by grandfather Joseph Szabo. 

All deceased and living members of Janostin family by  Klementina Janostin Shroba.(Weekday) 

                                      :  7:30 a.m. = dec:     John Saunders by daughter Sara and David Hrizak.  Michelle Machnica by Lou and Rita Vioolanti.


Thursday Sept. 11 -  :  6:15 a.m. = dec:     Josip Jelenović by son Josip and family.   Paško Saša by Mr. & Mrs. Steve Perićak.  Nancy Skrlin by  Mr. &  Mrs. Ivan Turkalj. (Weekday)  (+ 3rd Mass at 6:15 a.m. Sept. 16).                    :  7:30 a.m. = dec:     Carmela Marsillo by husband John and family.


Friday Sept. 12 -  :  6:15 a.m. = dec:     Ann Bartokvich by Ron and Nancy Gawronski.  Joseph Kurcz by Kurcz family.  Chester Lelito by son Kevin  and daughter Sharon and family.(Holy Name of Mary)   

                             :  7:30 a.m. = dec:     Attilia and Francesco Ginnetti and all living and deceased family members by Jackie and Dan Mazur.


Saturday Sept. 13 -  :  6:15 a.m. = dec:     For all souls in Purgatory., (John Chrysostom, bp, dr.) Vigil Mass:          :  7:30 a.m. = dec:     Josephine Puntoriero by Joseph DiPizio family.                                                  :  5:00 p.m. = dec:     Ljuba Emma Pericak by grandson Dominic Salemi.    

For all who died in the September 11th, 2001 attack in New York City by Esther Gutek.  Edward and Katherine Manka by daughter Deanna & granddaughter

Karen Zak.  (+ 2nd Mass at 6:15 a.m. Sept. 18;  and 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 26).


Sunday Sept. 14 -  :10:00 a.m. = dec:     Ana Karoglan by Karlo and Ana Petrineć.  Vladimir Barberić by Ivan and Agica Sudac and family.  Ivo and Ivka Margić by son Zdenko. (Exaltation of the Holy Cross)  (+ 2nd and 3rd Mass at 6:15 a.m. Sept. 19 and Sept. 25).     

                               :11:30 a.m.  = dec:     Ann Bartokvich by Lorraine Barbic Vuich. 

John Saunders by all Bingo Workers.  (+ 2nd Mass at 7:30 a.m. on October 14).

                                                      




TODAY: 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time: Jesus is reminding us in today’s Gospel that we are responsible for our brothers, for those who are closest to us, and with whom we make one community.  “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.”   If we act in this way it means that we love and that in life we have followed what the Apostle says in Romans: “Love never does anything wrong to the neighbor, hence love is the fulfillment of the Law”.   (Rom 13,10).  A Christian should take care even for the sins of his neighbor.  It is not alright for anyone (a Christian or the Church) to commit sins or to go astray.  So, out of pure love, a brotherly connection must take place by which the one who strayed should be brought back on the right path.  One or two others should be brought along so that every fact may be established on the testimony of two or three witnesses.  And if he refuses to listen even to the Church, then treat him as you would a gentile or a tax collector.  The Church is the community of brothers united by the Living Christ.



DANAS: 23. Nedjelja Kroz Godinu: Krist nas u pročitanom Evanđelju podsjeća da smo odgovorni za svoju braću, za one koji su nam najbliži, s kojima sačinjavamo jednu zajednicu. «Pogriješi li tvoj brat, idi pokaraj ga nasamo!»  To je ono prvo što se od nas traži.  Ako tako postupimo, možemo reći da ljubimo i da smo u životu proveli ono što Apostol govori:  «Ljubav bližnjemu zla ne čini.  Punina dakle Zakona je ljubav!»  (Rim 13,10).  Krščanin se dakle mora brinuti i za grijehe i pogreške svoga bližnjega.  Nikome --- ni pojedinom krščaninu niti Crkvi --- ne smije biti svejedno kojim je putem netko pošao.  Radi toga iz čiste ljubavi dolazi do bratske opomene, kojom se zalutaloga želi opet dovesti na pravi put.  Dogodit će se kadikad na naša osobna intervencija neće biti uspješna.  Apostol savjetuje da u takvom slučaju kršćanin uzme još po kojega od braće te zajednički pokušaju probuditi savjest.  Ako i to ostane bez uspjeha, onda neka cijeli slučaj prepuste zajednici.        



TODAY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH

IS  GRANDPARENTS  DAY


Grandparents are God's gift to children.  Giving generously of themselves over the years, with hugs and words to ease young fears; telling lively stories that light up a child's face, living in faith while finding strength in God's grace; showing that each day is filled with love, grandparents are a gift from Heaven above.


It has been said that «It takes a whole village to raise a child.»  Grandparents come in all shapes and sizes.  Some are new grandparents for the first time; others are seasoned with the blessings of multiple grandchildren and even great-grandchildren.  Each child is truly a miracle AND grandparents provide a cherished legacy.  Some grandparents often come out of retirement to foster their grandchidlren often despite health and financial concerns of their own.  Others are present at every birthday celebration, school and sport event and so much more.  No matter where one is on the continuum, celebrating the giftedness of these womderful persons can be creative and lifegiving to one and all.  Grandparents are full of small lessons grandchildren are eager to learn.  In word and action, they teach with wisdom of life's experiences.  Most of all they teach grandchildren how important they are.  Please vist your grandparents today.  Or phone them just to talk.  Or E-mail the latest doing in the family.  Send notes.  And pray for them: Lord, bless our grandparents this day with all good things: health, joy, love and laughter.  Keep them in your care and protect them from all that is harmful.  Grant them peace and abundant grace all the days of their lives.  Amen.


THIS WEEKEND


TODAY: The month of September is dedicated to the Seven Sorrows of The Blessed Virgin Mary.  (1) The Prophecy of Simeon.  (2) The Flight of Jesus into Egypt. (3) Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple.  (4) Meeting of Mary with Jesus on the Way to Calvary.  (5) Jesus Dies on the Cross.  (6) Mary receives the Body of Jesus in Her Arms.  (7) The Body of Jesus is placed in the Tomb.

 

TODAY: Second collection is for the annual «Peter's Pence Appeal».  Each year, the annual Peter's Pence Colleciton in support of the works of the Holy Father is held in parishes throughout the world.  The proceeds fund emergency-relief assistance to those who suffer from war, oppression, disease, and natural disasters.  Through works of charity, Catholics stand in solidarity with the weak, the defenseless and the voiceless, and they sustain those who suffer.  As we participate in this special appeal, we join Catholics worldwide in a loving expression of solidarity.  Please be generous in your giving.

TODAY: The September issue of Western New York Catholic Newspaper  

is available in the vestibule.  Take one home.

TODAY: Altar Society Sunday observed.  Members are encouraged to go to Confession

and receive Holy Communion.

TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 2: Eucharistic Adoration in our church from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

with Rosary at 6:00 p.m. and Benediction.

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

CCD CLASSES: Religious instructions will start Monday, September 15th. 

Call Sister Clarissa at our rectory: 822-0818 for more information.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:  Our Parish Senior Club will have their next meeting on Thursday, September 18th at 1:30 p.m. in the pavilion.  If you wish to join, just come to the pavilion on the 18th of September.  This is a wonderful way for our Seniors to spend a few hours together.

OKTOBERFEST DINNER: Our annual dinner will be held on Sunday, October 13th. 

More information to follow in next week's bulletin.

MEMORIAL MASS FOR TIM RUSSERT:  The Sisters of Mercy invite you and your families to a Memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of Tim Russert which will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 2:00 p.m. next Sunday, September 14th.

LECTORS SEPTEMBER  13 & 14   :  

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

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


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