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WELCOME! You come to this Church
not as a stranger, but as a friend:
a friend of God and a friend of our parish community.
We hope your visit is spiritually enriching.
Please let us know how we can serve you!
January 26, 2020
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P R AY W I T H U S
Saturday, January 25
4:30 p.m. Mary Cowan by Family
Frederick Meli by Carol & Ed Zimmerman
Sunday, January 26: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m. Janet Caputi by Bobbie & Joe Fricano
9:00 a.m. Suzanne Zehler & Timothy Maher by Zehler
& Maher Families
11:00 a.m. Ann Marie Warner by Deacon Ken & Karen
Monaco
Maryann Alleca by M/M Francesco Borgese
Monday, January 27: St. Angela Merici, Virgin
8:00 a.m. Special Intention: Barbara Liebner by
daughter, Katherine
10:30 a.m. Donald Kiefhaber & Steven Johnson by
Patricia Kiefhaber
Tuesday, January 28: St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest
6:30 a.m. Jim & Ida Santini by M/M. Albert Santini
10:30 a.m. All Parishioners Living & Deceased by
Father Sibby
Wednesday, January 29
8:00 a.m. George & Kathryn Kingston by George &
Sharon Kingston
10:30 a.m. Richard Mutka by Family
Thursday, January 30
6:30 a.m. Joseph J. Hagerty by John Hagerty
10:30 a.m. Rev. Sebastian C. Pierro - Anniversary of
Ordination by Parish
Friday, January 31: St. John Bosco, Priest
8:00 a.m. Kathleen Johnson Family by John & Gail Camilleri
10:30 a.m. Kathy Malinowski by Joanne Senall
Saturday, February 1
8:00 a.m. Joe & Licinia Del Re by M/M. Albert Santini
Vigil Mass
4:30 p.m. Frederick Meli by Rick & Sharon Darisse
Stephen Miller by Sally McNally
Sunday, February 2: Presentation of the Lord
7:00 a.m. Sally Delphard by Sandy Delphard &
Bertrand Family
9:00 a.m. Carlton Gebauer by 9:00 a.m. Ushers
Rev. Msgr. William Gallagher by Ellen Giunta
11:00 a.m. Pauline Christen by Margaret Swanick
Donald Potter by Hickey Family
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Pray for the sick: James Ashley, Jennifer Burse, Ed
Call, Elise Coté, Dolly Dewey, Zach Ehrenreich, Joan Flee-
gal, Michael Gatas, Debbie Grasso, Tony Grasso, Sharon
Gutowski, Marie Hartway, James Havas, Jean Hoagland,
Richard Hollister, Gerry Huard, Paul Hulub, Dr. Megan John-
son, Dan Kowal, Bryan Lazarski, Joseph Leising, Denise
Lewandowski, Donald Lewecki, Joanne Long, Father Don-
ald Measer, Bill Moore, Tom Morsheimer, Jennifer Nagel,
Bill O’Hara, Robert Palmeri, Elizabeth Paluzo, Florian
Rzetka, Linda Sansalone, Torrie Saucedo, Adam Slifka,
Diane Terech, Eileen Walsh, Barbara Weig, Norma Welch
and Dolores Wiegand.
Pray for deceased: Thomas Conwell.
Please pray for our servicemen and women, peace in
the world and an increase in vocations.
Please call the rectory to place a sick person’s name
on the prayer list. The sick person should know about this
and give permission as some people prefer to keep this
information private. A name remains on the list for six
weeks and then is removed unless we are notified to
keep it on permanently.
RECONC I L IAT ION : Saturday from 3:30-4:30 p.m., Monday
from 6:30-7:00 p.m. and at other times by request.
PERSONAL PRAYER : Our Visitation Chapel (the entrance
is off the narthex) is open weekdays from 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.,
Eucharistic Adoration and Vespers every Monday from 6:00-
7:00 p.m. and Miraculous Medal Novena at 7:00 p.m.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you or a loved one is in need of
the Anointing of the Sick, please make arrangements with the
parish office and/or feel free to ask one of the priests before or
after Mass. We are happy to visit you with Communion or Con-
fession or to offer the Sacrament of Anointing in your home,
hospital or healthcare facility.
JO IN ING OUR PAR ISH : New members are warmly wel-
comed. Please make an appointment to register by phoning the
rectory. Whether you are a lifelong Catholic or if you would like
to learn more about becoming Catholic, call us at 836-0011.
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Dear St. Amelia Parish Family,
When Jesus called Peter and Andrew in today’s gospel, He was calling them first to that sense of
inner balance, even before He was asking them to take on a religious commitment. He wanted them
to know who they were; what they stood for, and how they should behave. For too long, we have
thought of the call of Jesus as a call to a select few or we have talked about different types of voca-
tions, but Jesus’ call is addressed to all of us. He asks us all to be fully what we are.
Jesus came as a role model. The Father sent Him to remind us of what we seem to have forgotten,
that we are created in the image and likeness of God. Just like Jesus’ call to Peter and Andrew, we too
must discover an inner balance within ourselves so as to be able to take a stand about our faith;
about what we believe and practice; to know who we are; what we are called to; what we are about as
life givers as a faith community. “He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their fa-
ther and followed Him.”
James and his brother John dropped everything to follow Christ. They embarked on this unknown
journey with Jesus, traveling “around all of Galilee, with neither stability nor security. All they had
was trust. How remarkable this is! Clearly, their encounter with Christ was life changing, even before
they knew the full truth.
Jesus says: “Come after me.” All of us have this vocation in common. The vocation; the method;
the amount may vary for each of us, but the invitation is there for all of us. All we need to do to fulfill
our vocation is to realize fully what it means to be created in the image and likeness of God.
The invitation is there; we have the opportunity to respond. Will we be like Peter and Andrew;
James and John; or just stay in our own little world and focus on ourselves? The choice is each of
ours.
In Christ’s Love and Peace,
Father Sibby
FATHER SIBBY AWAY
I will be away the weekend of January 24th-26th for my nephew, Michael’s wedding, taking
place in Winston Salem, North Carolina. During this time, Father Edward Sheedy will assist Father
Peter in celebrating Masses. I ask your prayers for a safe journey for members of my family and
myself as we travel for this family celebration.
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Top Reasons to Oppose Assisted Suicide
Some polls indicate that the public is receptive to as-
sisted suicide, but the same polls show that people’s
views shift when they learn about its dangers - especially
the dangers for those who are poor, elderly, disabled or
without access to good medical care. Consider that, in Or-
egon and California, some patients’ health insurance of-
fers to pay for assisted suicide - not treatment. In states
where assisted suicide is legal, often no psychiatric eval-
uation or treatment is required. Additionally, assisted sui-
cide fosters discrimination by creating two classes of
people: those whose suicides we spend millions of dol-
lars to prevent and those whose suicides we assist and
treat as a positive good.
-USCCB
HAPPY 38TH ANNIVERSARY
OF ORDINATION
Wednesday, January 30th marks the Thirty-Eighth
Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood for Father
Sibby. On Saturday, January 30, 1982, Bishop Edward D.
Head ordained Father Sibby, a priest for the Diocese of
Buffalo, at Holy Cross Church.
Wish our pastor, Father Sibby
a Happy 38th Anniversary of Ordination!!!
JESUS IS CALLING
A friend remembered his days in a Catholic boy’s high
school years ago. Vocation directors for various religious
orders would attend an assembly to explain how God
called each of us to what then was considered a lifetime
choice in the religious life, marriage or the single state.
He said he worried then about this momentous one-
time decision. Only later did he recognize that God calls
us in another way to be His disciple every day and that
His calls and our choices are usually small incremental
ones, not one blinding moment of sudden understanding.
In today’s gospel, Peter is called to be a disciple. He
immediately says “yes,” as do Andrew, James and John.
Their choice, to serve Jesus, indeed lasts a lifetime.
But for many of us, we’re confronted with moral choic-
es daily – some more difficult than others. We can choose
to take what is usually the easier path, the path that is not
Christian or we can make a more difficult decision to fol-
low Christ. For example, if we’re the subject of someone’s
unkind remark at home or at work, do we let it pass or do
we respond in kind? In school, maybe the group wants to
freeze out one student. Do we go along or do we take a
stand for what’s right? Small choices, but small choices in
the same direction build habits and habits can form many
of our responses in more important situations in the fu-
ture.
The Lord gives us unlimited chances to follow Him. He
even continues to love us when we stumble. He forgives
our mistakes and offers His love again.
Do we respond to His call? In little things, as well as
big? More importantly, do we listen for His call? Just
something to think about.
IS GOD CALLING YOU
When Jesus read before the crowd today, He made
known to us His vocation. What is yours? Are you called
to be a priest, deacon, brother or sister?
If God is calling you to a Church vocation, please call
Father Andrew Lauricella at 847-5535.
ARE WEDDING BELLS IN YOUR FUTURE?
Our parish Marriage Preparation Ministry will be held
on three consecutive Thursday evenings: March 5th, 12th
and 19th. The preparation sessions for the Sacrament of
Marriage run from 7:00-9:30 p.m. and will be held in the
church. These sessions will fulfill your Pre-Cana needs for
your upcoming wedding. Please contact Eileen Warner in
the rectory office at 836-0011 with any questions and to
register.
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We would like to congratulate the Home School Asso-
ciation for a wonderful, fun-filled and successful Meat
Raffle fundraiser. It was attended by over 450 and many
people went home winners with steaks, ribs, chicken
wings, burgers and so much more.
A special thank you to Joe Gugino, Meecie Tucciarone,
Bill Knab, Joey Kroczynski, Jr. and Mike Gatas and to all
the adults and students who volunteered to make this
event a success. The proceeds of this fundraiser will be
used to renovate the four sets of bathrooms in the school.
The renovation project will cost approximately $260,000.
Thank you to all who attended and for your support!
Father Sibby and Father Peter
FLU SEASON
The Diocese is urging the clergy and faithful of the Di-
ocese to observe necessary standard precautions to pro-
tect the health of others during this flu season. The best
way to prevent the spread of contagious diseases is to
practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands fre-
quently with soap and water. In addition to these custom-
ary measures of flu prevention, we are urged to do the
following:
�� The distribution of the Precious Blood for the faithful
is suspended with the exception of those who must
receive from the cup due to medical reasons. The faith
of the Church teaches that Christ, whole and entire, is
received even under only one species.
�� The exchange of the Sign of Peace can be offered
without any physical contact. If the priest celebrant
chooses to extend the invitation for the sign of peace,
the faithful, instead of a handshake, may bow to the
persons nearby.
�� While the faithful retain the option of receiving Holy
Communion on the tongue or in the hand, all minis-
ters of Holy Communion are advised to distribute the
consecrated hosts with care, being cautious not to
touch the tongue or the hand of the communicant.
Ministers should also wash their hands before Mass in
preparation for the distribution of consecrated hosts.
�� Parishioners should be reminded that if they are ill or
suspect they are ill with a contagious illness; they are
not bound by the Sunday Mass obligation. They
should remain at home and return to church when
they are well.
The February Book Club selection is Finding Dorothy
by Elizabeth Letts. Goodreads states, “A richly imagined
novel that tells the story behind the Wonderful Wizard Of
Oz through the eyes of author L. Frank Baum’s intrepid
wife, Maud.”
Join us Wednesday, February 12th at 11:15 a.m. in the
small meeting room at the rectory. For further infor-
mation, please call Carol Tato at 551-0485.
Hearts Afire Mercy Group will be hosting a movie night
in the rectory at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20th
entitled I Can Only Imagine. The movie is rated PG. Please
come and enjoy this night of fellowship with us. We will
provide the popcorn.
BASEBALL EXCURSION
Join us Saturday August 29th to see the New York
Yankees play the Cleveland Indians. The cost is $115.00
before Saturday, February 1st. After this date, the cost will
be $120.00. This includes private indoor suite with unlim-
ited food for three hours along with non-alcoholic bever-
ages throughout the game. A non-refundable $25.00 de-
posit is required. Full payment must be made by Monday,
June 1st. Buses will leave from St. Amelia parking lot at
approximately 2:00 p.m. and will return following the
game.
Please contact Joe at 876-2616 or jkroczyn-
[email protected] to make reservations.
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The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of St. Amelia will be
celebrating scouting in America, Sunday, February 2nd at
the 9:00 a.m. Mass. All scouts, former scouts, and leaders
are invited to attend this Mass. Please join us in the school
cafeteria for coffee, juice, conversation and scout stories.
There will be patches, pins, books and other scouting arti-
facts from the past on display in the cafeteria. For more
information, please contact Tom Johnson at 875-0675.
POT O’GOLD
The St Amelia Home School Associ-
ation is very involved in their Pot
O’Gold fundraiser for the school. The
goal is to sell 2,000 tickets as we are
giving away 341 money prizes worth
$45,500.00. Tickets are $50.00 each.
If you have not yet purchased a
ticket and would like to do so, please contact Father Sibby
at 836-0011.
To date this year, I have sold over 172 tickets to family
and friends. Please support this important Home School
Association fundraiser. To all who have already pur-
chased a ticket or two – thank you for your support. The
Grand Drawing will take place Sunday, March 8th at 1:00
p.m. in the Don Miller Hall.
MONSIGNOR MAGUIRE SCHOLARSHIP
The Diocesan Union of Holy Name Societies is offering
a scholarship essay contest (500-600 words) known as
the Monsignor Maguire Scholarship. This is open to all
Catholic students in their senior year of high school in the
Diocese of Buffalo. The topic selected this year is Do You
Think That More Changes Have To Be Made To Strength-
en Our Faith And Beliefs, With Our Clergy and Our
Church Today?
The awards presented will be first place: $700.00, first
runner-up: $550.00 and second runner-up: $350.00.
All entries must be postmarked by Monday, April 20,
2020 and mailed to:
The Monsignor Maguire Scholarship Committee
Diocesan Union of Holy Name Societies
795 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14203-1215
ST. AMELIA SCHOOL OPEN REGISTRATION
FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
Are you looking for a school where your child will
grow academically, socially and in their faith? Do you
want your child to develop strong morals and values
guided by character development, leadership skills and
service to others?
Are you looking for a school where technology is cut-
ting edge and interactive SMART Boards are present in
every class? A school where Chromebooks are available
for every student in grades 6-8 and class sets are avail-
able for grades PK-5? A school where 21st Century
learning is infused with STREAM, (Science, Technology,
Religion, Engineering, Arts and Math) with Second In-
struction available for all students encompassing enrich-
ment opportunities, as well as remediation?
What about a strong Fine Arts/Physical Education
program including dance, fitness, drama, vocal and in-
strumental music? Do you want your child to learn life
skills such as respecting the rules, conflict resolution,
team work and fair play? St. Amelia School offers over
twelve Varsity and Junior Varsity sports teams, a variety
of clubs and many community service opportunities.
St. Amelia School is an award-winning school with a
dedicated, certified faculty. Your child will be welcomed
into a caring, family-friendly environment where they
will be inspired to achieve excellence every day!
Do you want to be actively involved and engaged in
your child’s school setting? Then look no further than St.
Amelia Catholic School!
Choosing a school for your child is one of the most
important decisions you will make as a parent. Enrolling
your child at St. Amelia Catholic School will prepare
them for the future
St. Amelia School is one school for all your educa-
tional needs. It is located on an 11 acre campus with a
soccer field, two playgrounds, basketball court and an
outdoor green space for children’s learning.
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Lighthouse Blend: A coffeehouse atmosphere for high
school teens. We will meet on Sunday, January 26th after
the 11:00 a.m. Mass in meeting room B of the Lighthouse
at 200 St. Amelia Drive for coffee/tea/cocoa and snacks
while enjoying some videos, movies, discussions and
more! Join us and bring a friend who loves coffee.
S.A.L.T. (Stand And Live Truth) is a great new youth
event for all students in Grades 6-8. We include fun
games, faith-filled activities and of course FOOD! We will
meet Sunday, January 26th in the gym at 6:30 p.m. and
end the evening in the cafeteria at 8:00 p.m. Join us and
bring a friend!
LEAD: High school teens are invited to our new youth
group called LEAD on Sunday, February 9th to come to-
gether as Catholic disciples, leaders and followers of Je-
sus. We will start each session at 7:30 p.m. with Praise
and Worship music in the church and continue with
speakers, discussions, leadership opportunities, games
and food in the Lighthouse. Friends are welcome!
Service Night at St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy: Grades 8-
12, meet us in the church parking lot Sunday, March 1st at
3:00 p.m. to carpool to St. Luke’s where we will help with
meal preparations for the week. We will return by 7:00
p.m., and you will earn four service hours. Permission
slips are found at stamelia.com, Youth tab or you can fill
one out that day. Limit of 8 teens!
Child Care Aides are needed on Sundays during the
9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses. If interested and in grade 8
through adult, please meet with Mrs. Colleen Milette in
Room 26 at the school on Sunday morning and learn
more. Your services will be needed once a month - more
often if you prefer. Contact Youth Ministry for more ser-
vice opportunities.
Contact information: E-mail: [email protected],
[email protected], office phone: 834-5741, cell:
491-8269 or Instagram st.ameliayouth.
Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00-
9:00 a.m., 2:00-4:00 p.m., Friday from 8:00 a.m.-12:00
noon or call or text 491-8269 for an appointment.
Youth events can also be found on the bulletin board
located in the narthex.
OUTREACH
Please remember our Outreach Ministry with your
continued donations and consider sharing your talents
with us to help those in need. You are welcome to join our
volunteers with crafts and projects, sorting donations,
driving parishioners to appointments and many other op-
portunities.
Presently, we are in need of young children’s clothing,
sizes 2T-5T. Your donations are greatly appreciated. We
accept donations of clothing, dishes, pots and pans, tow-
els, sheets and blankets. (Savers on Sheridan Drive is
happy to take your donations of books, knickknacks and
videos.)
The trees will remain in the church during the months
of January and February, as we will be collecting new
hats, gloves, mittens and scarves to help those in need
throughout the coldest months. Please place your dona-
tions directly on the trees. Thank you and God bless you!
If you are in need of household items, clothing or med-
ical supplies, please call us at 832-2542.
Office hours: Mondays-Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
YOUNG ADULT UPDATE
Young Adult Bible Study: Monday evenings at 7:30
p.m. in the crying room on February 3rd and 10th. Join us
and bring a Bible. (We do have extras.)
Chili, snacks and movie night: Join us Friday, January
31st. Bring your favorite chili or Super Bowl snack to
share. We will meet in the cafeteria at 5:00 p.m. We may
have judging for the food, but will definitely have a great
movie to follow!
Our young adult ministry is open to ages 18-39. For a
list of all planned events, please check the new bulletin
board in the narthex.
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SCHOOL NEWS
From the Desk of Mr. Kapperman, Principal,
This year our theme for Catholic Schools Week is Hollywood Comes to Saint Amelia School. This is a wonderful op-
portunity for us to celebrate all of the talents of our Saint Amelia School community and take time to thank God for all
of the beautiful gifts and talents that have been given to us to share with others. Thank you for all of your continued
support and for choosing to be a member of this wonderful community. We look forward to celebrating our school with
you!
Please join us for our annual celebration of National Catholic Schools Week. We have planned a variety of events:
Sunday, January 26th - Coming Together as a Parish Family
Activity: 9:00 a.m. Mass and Reception to follow
Wear your school uniform to church
Monday, January 27th - Celebrating Your Community
Dress as Your Favorite Movie Character
Tuesday, January 28th - Ready, Set, Action
Activity: Checkers (Grades PK-3) at 9:00 a.m.
Bread Making (Grades 4-7)
Dress for the Oscars
Wednesday, January 29th - Celebrating our Faith
Activity: School Mass at 8:00 a.m.
Mr. Musial and Nickel City Animals
Session 1: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Session 2: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Dress in School Uniform
Thursday, January 30th - Celebrating our School Pride
Activity: SAS Spirit Day
“St. Amelia’s Got Talent” – Talent Show (in the afternoon)
Dress in School Colors – Blue and Gold
Friday, January 31st - Celebrating with our Teachers and Students
Author visit by Jason Paul (morning)
Movie Day (afternoon) – Students can “purchase” tickets to movie of their choice.
Must stay within their grade range (K-2, 3-5, 6-8)
Popcorn provided by Mr. Joe.
Report cards will be distributed Friday, January 31st.
There is no school on Monday, February 3rd due to Pastor’s Holiday.
Fowler’s Chocolates Easter Candy Sale begins Monday, February 10th.
Attention Bargain Hunters: We have cafeteria tables and chairs for sale! You can purchase a cafeteria table (35” x
35”) for only $10.00. Chairs may be purchased for $5.00 each or you can buy a table with four chairs for $25.00.
These tables would be great for card games, board games, outdoor patios, etc. Edges on the tables will be replaced be-
fore they are sold. You must transport the tables and chairs on your own. These are now available. If interested or for
more information, please e-mail [email protected].
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PARISH EVENTS
Saturday, January 25
1:00 p.m. Bingo - School
8:00 p.m. AA Meeting - Cafeteria
Sunday, January 26
9:00 a.m. Adult R.C.I.A. - Rectory
9:00 a.m. Catholic School Week Family Mass with
Breakfast to Follow - Church/School
12:00 noon Youth Ministry Lighthouse Blend -
Lighthouse
8:00 p.m. Beer & Bible Study - Lighthouse
Monday, January 27
6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
6:30 p.m. Confessions
6:45 p.m. Parish Council Meeting - Rectory
7:00 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena - Church
7:15 p.m. Bingo - School
Tuesday, January 28
2:00 p.m. Prayer Group - Church
2:15 p.m. Golden Nuggets Board & Regular Meeting -
Cafeteria
6:30 p.m. Religious Education Classes - School
6:30 p.m. Psalm 151 Music Group - Church
6:45 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Meeting - Rectory
Wednesday, January 29
3:45 p.m. Religious Education Classes - School
6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 529 - School and Gym
7:15 p.m. Bingo - School
Thursday, January 30
11:00 a.m. Scripture Study - Rectory
6:00 p.m. Open House - School
8:00 p.m. Exodus 90 - Lighthouse
Friday, January 31
4:00 p.m. Young Adult Event - Off Campus
Saturday, February 1
9:00 a.m. First Penance - Church/School
1:00 p.m. Bingo
8:00 p.m. AA Meeting - Cafeteria
MINISTRY TEAMS
Saturday: January 25 - Team A, February 1 - Team B,
February 8 - Team C.
Sunday: January 26 - Team A, February 2 - Team B,
February 9 - Team C.
Counters Schedule: January 27 - Team 2, February 3
- Team 3, February 10 - Team 4.
PARISH OFFICE
210 St. Amelia Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Phone (716) 836-0011, Fax (716) 832-5439
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30-4:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
SCHOOL OFFICE
2999 Eggert Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Phone (716) 836-2230, Fax (716) 832-9700
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
2999 Eggert Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Phone (716) 833-8647
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
OUTREACH OFFICE
200 St. Amelia Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Phone (716) 832-2542, [email protected]
Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - closed Fridays
MINISTERIAL STAFF
Rev. Sebastian C. Pierro, Pastor, [email protected]
Rev. Peter J. Santandreu, Parochial Vicar,
Kenneth R. Monaco, Permanent Deacon,
Robert Warner, Permanent Deacon/Business Manager,
Eileen Warner, Director of Pastoral Ministry
Catie Wagner, Executive Secretary, [email protected]
Amy Lepertine, Bookkeeper, [email protected]
Arlene Meyerhofer, Administrative Assistant,
Scott Kapperman, School Principal,
Elaine Volker, Religious Education, [email protected]
Kathy Waite, Youth & Outreach Ministry,
[email protected] or [email protected]
Daniel Fronckowiak, Music Ministry,
Denning Achidi, Transitional Deacon [email protected]
PARISH TRUSTEES
Margaret Frandina, [email protected]
Robert Wunsch, [email protected]
LAY LEADERSHIP
Kevin Burke, Parish Council President, 261-8588
Angel Beiter, Finance Council Chair, 564-2912
Craig MacVittie, Stewardship Co-Chair, 836-6787
Timothy Salisbury, Stewardship Co-Chair, 694-6727
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