ST. JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Church Bulletin

Rev. Johnson Machado, Pastor John Zielinski, Deacon

Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 19th & 20th, 2020

PARISH CENTERS

The worship site at: The worship site at: Strykersville Sheldon 3854 Main St., Strykersville, NY 14145 991 Centerline Rd. Strykersville, NY 14145 Masses: Sat. Vigil -5:00pm, Sunday -8:00am Sat. Vigil-8:00pm, Sunday 10:30am Weekday masses: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri—9:00am Confessions: Sat. 4:15-4:45pm Sat. 7:15-7:45pm (other times by appt.)

Office: 585-457-3222 Fax: 585-457-3222 Email: stjohnneumannparish@gmail.com @ 3854 Main St. School Building Parish Website: www.sjnchurch.org Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am-3:00pm Facebook: St. John Neumann Catholic Community

Catholic Cemeteries: Donations greatly appreciated for all Cemeteries. St. Cecilia’s Cemetery, Sheldon Site St. Mary’s Cemetery, Strykersville Site St. Nicholas Cemetery, North Java St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Java Center

Inquiries: 585-457-3222

Eucharistic Adoration: Strykersville Site --- 9:30am -7:00pm First Friday of the Month or as announced

PARISH OFFICE: Russ Reisdorf, Office Manager

Faith Formation Director –Melissa Weisenburg e-mail: mw.sjnchurch@gmail.com or call the office and leave a message

SACRAMENTS POLICY

Baptism: Call the office for preparation 585-457-3222 – Baptisms on Saturdays: 12:00 Noon –

Strykersville Site and Sundays: After 10:30am Mass- Sheldon Site

Marriage: Six months lead time. Diocesan approved preparation program (Pre-Cana) required, after

Pastor interview

Communion to the sick: Please contact Pastor for special circumstances. Monthly and Sundays by

Eucharistic Ministers or Pastor

Anointing of the Sick: Night or day 585-457-3222 or daily during Mass prior to surgery.

Please Pray for: world peace, our country, for those serving overseas, for victims of

war, violence and natural disaster, for the sick and suffering including: Todd Hart, Lacey Bach Moore, Cathy Keem, Jean H., Madonna Zittel, Sheri Zittel, Kathleen Anderson, Len Mazurkiewicz, Ruth

Z., Prudy Allein, Jeanine Peehler, Bob Daniel, Jean Dominesey, Leona Meyer, Judy Perl, Rose Gielow, Shirley

Becker, Bernie Eley, Michael Bankers, Annabelle Ziegler, Father Jim Fugle, Bill Calmes, Sylvia Nowak,

Marilyn Noecker, Mildred Ash, Lorne LeMieux, Norm Kehl, Ellsworth Smith, Sabrina Marlowe, Nancy Cox,

Gerry & Shirley Fugle, Linda Hall, Judy Carlson, Shaun Vonna, Mary Perry, Bill Datzler, Arlene Langa,

Brennan McCormick, Ken Friedhaber, Jim McNall, Ann Schuessler, Joe Becker and Father Johnson. Please be advised after 60 days the names will be removed from the prayer list unless otherwise notified.

Strykersville: Saturday, December 19–Vigil-Fourth Sunday of Advent 5:00pm [+June Martin-Estate] 8:00pm [+Mary E. Almeter-Steve & Joanne Tomasic]

[All Parishioners] [All Parishioners] Sunday, December 20- Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00am [+Gert Hyman-Ed & Janet Fontaine] 10:30am [+Everell Pitkin-Paul Pitkin family] [All Parishioners] [All Parishioners] Monday, December 21- 9:00am [+Carl Dominesey-Paul & Janet Kirsch] Tuesday, December 22- 9:00am [+Laurence George-Dave Boxler family] Wednesday, December 23- ***NO MASS*** Thursday, December 24- VIGIL of THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 5:00pm [+Isabelle Liberati-Ron & Jane Suttell] 5:00pm [+Francis Shiltz-Paul & Bernice Perl] 8:00pm [+Regina Meyer-Jim McNall family] 8:00pm [+Raymond D George-Mary Jane Almeter] 12:00pm [+Carl Schiltz-Becky George] Friday, December 25-THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 9:00am [+Zachary Hochadel-John & Theresa Zielinski] 11:00am [+Don Schuessler-Don & Ann Goyette] Saturday, December 26–Vigil-The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 5:00pm [+Celia McCoy-Ed & Marie Redden] (no 8:00pm mass this weekend)

[All Parishioners]

Sunday, December 27- The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

8:00am [+Mary Henry-Estate] 10:30am [+Barbara Perry-Jim McNall family] [All Parishioners] [All Parishioners]

***Public masses—be mindful of the 25% capacity of churches—

Strykersville site—approx. 50 people; Sheldon site approx. 90 people per mass. Please

respect others and keep social distancing. ***

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CHRIST IN THE WORD

Ministry Schedule December 24th, 25th, 26th & 27th: Christmas Eve: 5:00pm—Strykersville site Eucharistic Ministers: Russ Reisdorf & Fr. Francis Cantor: Pat Lefort Lector: Diane Hart Altar Server: N/A 8:00pm— Eucharistic Ministers: Robin Lemieux & Fr. Francis Lector: Mike Skrzypek Altar Server: N/A 5:00pm—Sheldon site Eucharistic Ministers: Joanne Pitkin, Autumn George Lector: Becky George Altar Server: N/A 8:00pm— Eucharistic Ministers: John Meyer, Beth Reisdorf Lector: James Kirsch Altar Server: N/A MIDNIGHT— Eucharistic Ministers: Mary McNall, Ron George Lector: Carol Kirsch Altar Server: N/A Christmas Day: 9:00am— Eucharistic Ministers: Gary George, volunteer needed Lector: Dan Norton Altar Server: N/A 11:00am --- Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon John, Sharon Molik Lector: Tony Molik Altar Server: N/A Saturday Dec.26th 5:00pm-- Eucharistic Ministers: Beth Reisdorf, Jen Lingenfelter Cantor: Carol Schnitzler Lector: Barb Logel Altar Server: N/A Sunday Dec, 27th 8:00am— Eucharistic Ministers: Holly Kirsch, Mike Skrzypek Lector: Theodore Herrmann Altar Server: N/A 10:30am-- Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon John, Stephanie George Lector: Michelle Homac Altar Server: N/A Please arrange for substitute if you are unable to make your scheduled ministry—Ministers, please

make sure you have a substitute if needed, as Father

will not be distributing communion during this period of reopening. ****************************************

A Vocation View “The angel Gabriel from Heaven came…” When God’s plan was

made clear to Mary, she had some questions but ultimately

answered with a confident YES. If you have questions about how

God is calling you to serve His Church, contact Fr. Dave Baker at

716-847-5535 or visit buffalovocations.org

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Upcoming Meeting: -- no meeting St. John Neumann Prayer Chain: If you have any

requests for prayers please contact Michelle Schubert

(585-689-0098) or Carol Comstock (585-317-9459) or

email st.j.n.prayer@gmail.com.

Gifts to God

December 12 & 13– $3708.00 Flowers--$380.00

Retirement for Religious--$1227.00 God Bless you for your generosity!

Guidelines to follow at St. John Neumann Parish

Congregants should plan on restricted seating, a change in the

reception of Communion in order to ensure social distancing, and

other appropriate measures upon entering and exiting churches.

The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday

Mass remains in place. All who are especially vulnerable

or simply uncomfortable attending a public Liturgy are

encouraged to remain at home and if possible, view Mass

via live streams, which will continue in local parishes.

If you are SICK, stay home and limit your contact with

others. Please be concerned about others.

*Never Forget Sanitizer and Mask when you come to Church*

Parishioners should bring and be prepared to wear their own masks

and, a bottle of hand sanitizer for use upon entering, before receiv-

ing Communion, after receiving Communion, and after exiting the

church.

********************************************* We are in need of ushers at mass to take up collection. Men and women can do this job. If the regulars are not

present, please volunteer! ********************************************** A Polish Christmas Special will be broadcast on WEBR

Radio on Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. and Midnight, and on Christmas Day at 11 a.m. More Polish Christmas Carols

(Kolędy) will be played during the regular Polish American Radio Program on Saturday, Dec. 26, at 11

a.m. and Sunday, Dec. 27, at 5 p.m. The best signal for the station is online at WebrRadio.com The Polish

American Radio Program provides music from Poland introduced in English. For any questions, please call

Andy Golebiowski at 716-510-7562.

Today’s Readings:

2 Samuel 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Romans 16: 25-27

Luke 1: 26-38

As we begin our last week of preparation for the coming of the Lord, we listen to the preparations three others took during earlier eras. King David intended to prepare a house for the ark of God, but God

revealed a more important house to prepare. Saint Paul completed his letter to the Romans, a church he’d helped prepare for the mystery of Christ. In the Gospel, Mary agreed to prepare a place in her womb for the Son of God. Let us prepare a place in our hearts now for the word

of God.

Next week’s readings: Genesis 15: 1-6, 21: 1-3

Hebrews 11: 8, 11-12, 17-19 Luke 2: 22-40, or 2: 22, 39-40

“Retirement Fund for Religious” Thanks for giving! “We are conscious of the great generosity

of the many benefactors who support the Retirement Fund

for Religious each year,” says a Catholic sister. “Support from

the fund has been a tremendous blessing to our retired

sisters.” Thank you for donating to last week’s special

collection.

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Wishing you a very Blessed Christmas!

This may be a very different year, but remember it all started with the birth of

Jesus.

My prayers to you during this season!

Fr. Johnson

ADVENT IV

The end of Advent has us in a state of eager expectation. Christmas is only a few days away. There is not much time left to prepare for the wonder about to take place. The Fourth week of Advent is not a week at all, just a few days, a few days for us to reflect one last time on the events leading to the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord. The Eternal Word of God is about to become one with us and one of us.

We see the fulfillment of God's unfolding plan of redemption in the events leading up to the Incarnation, the birth of the Messiah, King. The new era of salvation begins with the miraculous conception of Jesus in the womb of Mary. This child to be born is conceived by the gracious action of the Holy Spirit upon Mary, who finds favor with God.

St. Augustine thought that Mary conceived through her ear. This powerful image emphasizes the WORD that came through the ear, enters her heart and grows in her womb.

If we accept God into our hearts, God becomes incorporated within us, we then become more than someone with a personal life and a social life. We have a third dimension and share in the divine life. Theology has a name for this spiritual phenomenon “sanctifying grace.” We are also thereby equipped for a life of eternity -- a reality that begins now, not later.

Today is a suitable occasion to look right into our hearts, to see how we stand with God. During the week we shall be keeping the feast of Christmas. The Baby in the manger will remind us of what God has done and is still doing for us. What are we doing in return? Have we shown our gratitude by living as true followers of Christ? If most of us must answer: "NO," this is the time to change our course and return to the right road once more. God is asking this of us today. Shall our answer be: "behold here I am Lord, your humble and grateful servant, let it be done to me according to your word"?

Pastor’s Pen

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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

In re The Diocese of Buffalo N.Y. Case No. 20-10322

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, On February 28, 2020, The Diocese of Buffalo N.Y., (“Diocese”) filed for protection under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”).

The Bankruptcy Court has established August 14, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. (prevailing Eastern time) as the deadline to file proofs of claim against the Diocese (the “Bar Date”). If you have a claim against the Diocese, including, without limitation, a claim related to sexual abuse committed by any person connected with the Diocese, you must file a claim on or before the Bar Date. Please visit https://case.stretto.com/dioceseofbuffalo or call (855) 292-7696 for more information on how to file your proof of claim. IF YOU DO NOT TIMELY FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM, YOU MAY FORFEIT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE ON ANY PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TO SHARE IN ANY DISTRIBUTIONS TO CREDITORS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DIOCESE’S CHAPTER 11 CASE.

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