OUR LADY OF BISTRICA PARISH BULLETIN

WEEK NO. 2 - - - THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD - - - JANUARY 4, 2009  (VOL. 57)

* Sisters’ Convent - MASS  INTENTIONS  WEEK  OF JANUARY 4, 2009

Saturday               Jan.       3   :  5:00 p.m. = dec:          Josephine Turkovich by children and grandchildren.  Ellie and Phil Matuzic by Klementina Shroba.  (+ 2nd   

 (Vigil: Epiphany)                                                                                                     Mass at 6:30 a.m. on February 22.)                                     

Sunday                  Jan.       4   :10:00 a.m. = dec:          Carolyn Collareno by Vala and Joe Dzikowski. 

  (Epiphany of the Lord)   :11:30 a.m.=  dec:                Olive Rand by sister-in-law Gina DeSantis.  Anthony and Hilda DiPronio by Tony and Gloria DiPronio.

                                                                                                                                                                    (+ 2nd Mass at 7:30 a.m. January 13.)              

Monday           Jan.       5  :  6:30 a.m. = ___:  FOR ALL OUR PARISHIONERS.              

  (John Neumann, bp.)     :  7:30 a.m. = dec: For all deceased members of Primosch family by the family.                

Tuesday          Jan.       6   :*6:30 a.m. = dec: For all deceased members of Zak and Manka families by the family.  Valentine and Anna Abram by     

  (Bl. Andre Bessette, rel.)                                    grandson Gregory Schenck.  Rose and Frank Refi by son Frank.  (+ 3rd Mass at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 24.)

                                              :  7:30 a.m. = dec: For all deceased members of the Keller family by the family.                                                                 

Wednesday    Jan.       7   :*6:30 a.m. = dec: For all souls in Purgatory.                      

  (Raymond of Penafort) :  7:30 a.m. = dec: Eugene Milosich by Mr. & Mrs. Zebb.     

Thursday        Jan.       8   :*6:30 a.m. = dec: Anthony Ciko by Mr. & Mrs. Slavko Tomić.            

 (Weekday after Epiphany) :  7:30 a.m. = dec: Rufinus M. Niedzwiecki, OFM Conv., (Death Anniv.) by Al Schenck.                                                    

Friday              Jan.       9   :*6:30 a.m. = dec: Drina Ćorić by Steve and Gail Gojević and family.                

(Weekday after Epiphany)  :  7:30 a.m. = dec: Josephine Puntoriero by Tosca Grieco.                                  

Saturday         Jan.     10   :*6:30 a.m. = dec: Sister Adelina Ćižmesija Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Turkovich.          

  (Vigil: Baptism                 :  7:30 a.m. = dec: Adam & Emily Schenck by grandson Gregory Schenck.  John DeSantis by wife Gina.  Joseph Szychowski

    of the Lord)                                                                          & Melvin Cehok by Ann and John Bahun.  (+ 3rd Mass at 6:30 a.m. January 28.)                                                                                               

                                              :  5:00 p.m. = dec: For all deceased and living members of Janostin family by Klementina Janostin Shroba.  Leonard Dynarski                                                                                   by daughter Judy and David Petrus.  (+ 2nd Mass at 6:30 a.m. February 5.)    

Sunday            Jan.     11   :10:00 a.m. = dec: Msgr. Stephen Lacković by Mary M. and Mary K. Abad.       

  (Baptism of the               :11:30 a.m. = dec: Wayne Passmore by Gloria and children.  Joseph and Ljuba Huzjak Spelich by son Louis Spelich.  (+ 2nd

        Lord)                                                                  Mass at 6:30 a.m. January 30.)

 

 

 

 

TODAY, EPIPHANY OF THE LORD: St. Matthew the evangelist writes his Gospel to the Jews.  He wants to convince the Jews that Jesus is truly the promised Savior and there is no sense to look for another savior.  In Him and on Him all promises and prophecies of the Old Testament were fulfilled. He is of Kingly origin: He is from the house of David.  But because the Jews refused the Revelation which was coming to them in Christ Jesus, he turned toward the pagans who received Him with gratitude.  So we might say that the Wise Men --- the Magi --- came as the “firstlings” of the pagans to adore Jesus who is the Incarnate Word of God!  The Jews did not have faith and therefore did not accept the Messiah even though all writings of the Old Testament were preparing them for it. The evangelist emphasizes that Herod and all citizens of Jerusalem were disturbed because of the Wise Men who came to adore Jesus.  The citizens could have joined them, but they stayed in their homes even though the Scribes found out that it is so written: Bethlehem was to be the place where Jesus was to be born.  Matthew said that Israel refused his Messiah and this was the reason why he was turning toward the pagans.  All peoples, without any restrictions, are called to the Kingdom that Jesus brought.  We must realize that what is needed in life is our faith.     

 

    

 

DANAS: BLAGDAN BOGOJAVLJENJA: Da bismo još bolje shvatili taj odlomak Matejeva Evanželja, moramo se podsjetiti da je evanđelista svoj prikaz života i djelovanja Isusova namijenio Židovima.  Pod svaku ih cijenu želi uvjeriti da je Isus obećani Spasitelj i da nema smisla drugoga čekati.  U njemu i na njemu ispunila su se sva obećanja i proroštva Starog Saveza.  On je po svom po svom porijeklu kraljevskog rodač potječe od kuće Davidove.  No budući da su Židovi odbili Objavu koja im je dolazila u Kristu Isusu i njega nisu primili, On se obraća poganima, koji ga primaju radosno i sa zahvaljivanjem.  Tako nam se mudraci pokazuju kao «prvijenci» pogana, koji dolaze i klanjaju se utjelovljenoj Riječi.  Židovi nisu prihvatili svoga Mesiju, iako ih je čitava svetopisamski tradicija na to pripravljala, jer nisu imali vjere.  Evanđelista ističe da se uplašio ne samo kralj Herod, nego i čitav Jeruzalem s njime.  Shvaćamo strah jednog neumoljivog amodršca.  Ali čemu strah njegovih sugrađana?  Oni bi se na radosnu vijest, koju im doniješe neobični došljaci s Istoka, morali obradovati te sami poći da Mu se poklone.  Međutim oni ostadoše kod svojih kuća, iako su književnici jasno u Sv. Pismu pronašli da je prorok nagovijestio Betlehem za mjesto njegova rođenja.  Matej želi odmah na početku svog izvještaja naglasiti da je Izrael odbio svog Mesiuju i zato se on obraća poganima.  Svi su dakle ljudi bez ikakve razlike ili ograničenja pozvani u Kraljevstvo koje nam je Krist Gospodin donio.  Treba ga samo vjerom prihvatiti i u životu ostvariti.

 

 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2009

A Day of Prayer and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for an end to Abortion and the Culture of Death. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 7:30 a.m. Mass until 7:00 p.m.   Rosary at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Benediction  at 7:00 p.m..  We ask our parishioners to sign up for one hour of adoration.  Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.

 

TODAY: Altar Society Sunday observed.  Members are urged to go to Confession and to receive Holy communion.

 

TODAY: The January issue of Western New York Diocesan newspaper  is available. 

Please take a copy home.

 

RESULTS OF ALTAR SOCIETY BOOK FAIR NOV. 23RD: We received a check in the amount of $102.00 from the «Imagine Nation Books Company». This represents ten percent of their gross sales.  We thank you all for shopping on that date to make this a successful event for our parish during the bake sale.

 

PARENTING PERSPECTIVE: The day after Christmas can feel like a let down or a relief.  Now that the hustle is over that too often accompanies Christmas, pay attention to family bonding.  Relax together today.  Play a game, tell stories of past Christmases and deceased relatives.  Laugh, nap and enjoy each other.  Then the real gifting continues.

 

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36th ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE

  JANUARY 21-22, 2009:

 

The Unborn Can't March – You Can!  The Office of Pro-Life Activities for the Diocese of Buffalo is now accepting reservations for the 36th March for Life in Washington, D.C.  This is a powerful peaceful and prayerful protest against the Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion on January 22 and is responsible for over 50 Million abortions since 1973.  120,000 occur annually in New York State alone.  Seminarians, religious, and youth all seek sponsorships to attend this event and need your support.  To make your reservation or to become a generous sponsor call 847-2205 or e-mail Pro-Lifeoffice@buffalodiocese.org

 

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U P C O M I N G   P A R I S H   E V E N T S

 

TUESDAY, JAN 13:  PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

 

FRIDAY, JAN. 16: Friday Night Movie: THE KING OF MASKS. This movie will be shown in the upper room of our church hall at 7:15 p.m.  The story is about a locally renowned street performer and wizard of the art of mask magic --- he yearns to pass on his technique, facing a choice betweeen filial affection and societal tradition.  The King of Masks is a film for chilren and adults.  Snacks are available.  Free admission.

 

ANNUAL FAMILY DINNER: Sunday, February 15.  Tickets will be prepared soon and sold before and after Masses.

 

ALTAR SOCIETY BAKE SALE: Palm Sunday, April 5.

 

ALTAR SOCIETY MEMBERS' DINNER: Sunday, April 26.

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Sunday, May 3.

 

Many other events will be listed in future bulletins.

 

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WE  THREE  KINGS  OF  ORIENT   ARE.....

 

LECTORS JAN. 10 & 11   :  

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

                                                                   10:00 a.m.: Philip Rados

                                                                                    11:30 a.m.: Terence Stanton