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Parish Office: 823-7077 • Fax: 995-0300

Website: www.StMartinBuffalo.org

Office Hours

Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (Closed 12:00–12:45 p.m. for lunch)

Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., & 12:00 noon

Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.

Confession: Saturday: 3:00 p.m. Any time after morning Mass or call Fr. Quinlivan

MARCH 25, 2018 PALM SUNDAY

Pastor .........Rev. William J. Quinlivan, 823-7077 ext. 223

Pastor Emeritus ........ Rev. James G. Judge M.A., M.Div.

Assisting Retired Priest .....................................................

Rev. Msgr. William Gallagher, 677-4109

Rev. Msgr. Kevin O’Neill, 861-4121

Deacon .............................................Jack Burke, 675-3219

RCIA ......................................... Michael Quinn, 515-8725

Adoration Chapel Coordinator .. Don Graham, 822-0283

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Grades 1-8 ........................ Cheryl McNerney, 823-8575

Grade 9 & Confirmation ..... Maureen Myers, 512-8176

Email: moey17@aol.com

South Buffalo Catholic School Principal at Notre Dame

Academy ............................ Tristan D’Angelo, 824-0726

Rev. Bryan J. Zielenieski..Canonical Administrator, ……..

Notre Dame Academy

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450 Abbott Road • Buffalo, NY 14220

Parish Office: 822-1250 • Fax: 822-2594

Office Hours

Monday, 8;00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Wed. 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Closed Wed. afternoon & Friday

Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Monday: 8:15 a.m. Communion Service

Tuesday‒Friday: 8:15 a.m. Please check Bulletin for Holy Day Masses

Confession: Saturday: 3:30 p.m.

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SCHEDULES FOR THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 29/APRIL 1. When it doubt, always refer to the schedule you were mailed)

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS LECTORS ALTAR SERVERS

4:00 PM NO MASS

EASTER VIGIL AT ST. MARTIN OF TOURS AT 8:00 PM

9:00 AM Ramona Hodge, Mary Phelan, Peter Clancy Dolores Brockenshire Timothy Reinard Allison Reinard

11:00 PM Patricia Mlodzienski, Irene Lynch, Monica Kwiatkowski

Mary Jean Kwiatkowski

Caroline Goodman Jane Zygaj

March 25, 2018

BAPTISMS - Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal Class before arranging the baptism of their child. It is recom-mended that they attend as early as possible, preferably during the period of pregnancy. Classes are offered the second Mon-day of the month at 7:00 PM in the faculty room at Notre Dame Academy. To register, call Leader Couple, Marty and Mary Kennedy at 825-6327.

MARRIAGES - Engaged couples should make wedding ar-rangements at least six months in advance. Pre-Cana classes are required. Participation in the Diocesan pre-marital preparation program may be required. PLANNING A WEDDING - This is an exciting time for you and we know you are anxious to make plans. But before you make plans or call anyone, please follow parish protocol and speak to your pastor Fr. Quinlivan first (823-7077). He will get you started with the procedures that need to be followed in or-der to be married in the church. CHURCH ANNULMENT - If you are seeking an annulment of your marriage in the Church, The Buffalo Diocese Marriage Tri-bunal is here to help you. Since the involvement of Pope Francis, and endorsed by Bishop Malone, the annulment process is pro-vided at no cost to you. If you are interested in exploring the process, simply call 847-8769.

AT ST. THOMAS AQUINAS

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 - BLESSED OSCAR ROMERO 4:00 PM ELLEN SCHUTA FEENEY by Michael Smith SUNDAY,MARCH 25 - PALM SUNDAY 10:30 AM (BIRTH.REM.) MARTIN C. EBERT by Mary 7:00 PM (BIRTH.REM.) FRANK MURPHY by Family PARISHIONERS OF ST THOMAS AQUINAS & ST MARTIN OF TOURS MONDAY, MARCH 26 - MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK 8:15 AM Communion Service TUESDAY, MARCH 27 - TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK 8:15 AM HEALTH OF IAN & JOE GALLAGHER by Joe and Kathy Kula WED., MARCH 28–WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK 8:15 AM (10TH ANNIV.) EVELYN HALEY MOONEY & (ANNIV.) JOSEPH MOONEY by Family THURSDAY, MARCH 29 - HOLY THURSDAY MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER 7:00 PM ROBERT & HELEN WEBSTER by Estate FRIDAY, MARCH 30 - GOOD FRIDAY NO MASS SATURDAY, MARCH 31 - HOLY SATURDAY 8:00 PM EASTER VIGIL at ST. MARTIN OF TOURS SUNDAY, APRIL 1 - THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD 9:00 AM WILLIAM CONIGLIO,JR. by brother, Mike 11:00 AM (BIRTH. REM.) JOE LYNCH by Family PARISHIONERS OF ST THOMAS AQUINAS & ST MARTIN OF TOURS

SANCTUARY LAMP

The sanctuary lamp burns during the month of March for the Glory of God and in memory of Jim Higgins at the request of his family.

MASS OPENINGS AVAILABLE Mass offerings are not just for the deceased. You can have a Mass offered for someone’s intentions in honor of a birthday, anniversary etc. You can have a Mass offered in thanksgiving for blessings received or good health, suc-cessful surgery or a special intention. There are openings for Mass intentions during the week in 2018 and we have recently opened our 2019 Mass Book. Please call the Par-ish Office at 822-1250 or stop in if you would like to schedule a Mass.

MEMBERSHIP TEA The St. Thomas Aquinas Rosary and Altar Society’s Spring Membership Tea will take place on Sunday, April 15 at 12 noon at Christie’s Restaurant at Southgate Plaza. Res-

ervations are a must; please contact Pat Mlodzienski at 803-3015 by April 8th. The cost is $20 and all are welcome. Please come and join us!

Hosanna to the Son of David! O blest is He who comes in the name of the Lord!

Today is Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. On this day, the Church celebrates Christ’s entrance into Jerusa-lem to accomplish the Paschal Mystery of His death and resurrection.

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PARISH TRUSTEES: Barbara Fitzgerald & Patrick Reddington PARISH LIFE President: Mary Phelan COMMITTEE : Vice President: Linda Zielezinski Secretary: Anne Fecio PARISH Barbara Ryan - 822-1250 COORDINATOR: Email: ParishOffice@StThomasBuffalo.com PARISH OFFICE: Records: Barb Krause - 822-1250

March 25,2018

Please pray for, visit, call, or write our sick.

Please call the Parish Office if you would like a family member, friend, neighbor put on our prayer list. We will keep the person on our list for 6

weeks and then the names will be removed. However, if they should remain on our list please call. All ill and de-ceased parishioners are remembered in our prayers eve-ryday. If someone from your home is being hospitalized, please inform the parish, since we no longer receive information from hospitals on our parishioners because of changes in the law. PLEASE PRAY FOR, VISIT, CALL OR WRITE all the sick and suffering in our parish including: Timothy Malley, Colleen Klima, Mary Jo Hannon-Gang, Joseph Oryszak, Jean Schwab, Geraldine Pannullo, Leon Bolick, Mary Casey Lynch, Elyse Domnissey, Joe Gallagher and Sandra Cooke.

Please Pray For All The Recently Deceased

Thomas M. Hanley May our Lord, Jesus Christ, the Resurrection and the Life,

welcome them into the joy of eternal life.

SACRIFICIAL GIVING Weekend of March 18, 2018 Regular Collection: $5080.35 Thank you for your support!

SPIRITUAL READING “Seven Minute Homilies”, a book by Msgr. Dino Lorenzetti, is a culmination of his past three years of homilies which have served as an inspiration for those whose lives he has touched. As part of his continued support of Catholic edu-cation, all proceeds will be given directly to St. John and St. Martha Schools. Mail order copies are available by contacting Michelle Salemi at (716) 877-6401

CATHOLIC CHARITIES This is the second week of our Catholic Charities Appeal for 2018. Now is the perfect time to show love for your neighbors in your community and make a donation if you haven’t done so already. Every day Catholic Charities is helping those most in need, and your donation continues that reality for so many across the Diocese of Buffalo’s eight counties. Our services protected, strengthened and empowered the lives of nearly 153,000 people last year. Your gift makes that power of love known. Call 716-218-1400 or visit http://www.ccwny.org/donation amd contribute to our 2018 Appeal.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST All are invited to the St. Thomas Aquinas & St. Martin of Tours Pancake Breakfast set to take place on Sunday, April 29th from 9:00 AM until Noon in the Notre Dame

School Cafeteria. Come and enjoy unlimited pancakes along with sausage, baked goods, coffee, tea, and juice as you support your parish. There will also be a 50/50 split club. Tickets will go on sale after Masses starting April 7th or can be purchased at the door. The cost is $5 for adults and $4 for children over 2 years of age. Donations of baked goods and gift baskets can be brought directly to the school on Saturday, April 28th after the 4:00 PM Mass. Please contact Mary Lynn Gal-lagher at 532-9382 with questions or to volunteer.

PAT’S CRAFTS AND BAKED GOODS Get ready for Easter & spring by checking out Pat’s Crafts & Baked Goods. Order baked lamb cakes or bun-ny cakes, cupcakes, nut rolls & more; also spring artificial flower arrangements and other items. Call Pat Mlod-zienski @ 803-3015.

MARRIAGE MOMENT Palm Sunday is such a baffling feast. Everybody is rejoic-ing in the glory of Jesus’s arrival in Jerusalem. But we also know the end of story; we know that a lot of pain quickly follows. Presumably your wedding day was joyous. Pre-sumably some dark days have followed. Contemplate the ups and downs of your relationship and remember that Good Friday is not the end. There is new life to come.

VOCATION THOUGHT

Today is called Passion Sunday because Our Lord’s love for us is so passionate that it remained unhin-dered by harsh mockery and a painful death on the cross. How passionate is your love for God? If He readily took up His cross for us, how ready are you to respond to His calling? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew Lauricella at 716-847-5535. You can also check out our “Priest of the Month” stories on our website: www.buffalovocations.org.

RING FOUND Last week a Mother’s ring was found outside in front of the church. It is silver with two gemstones. If you lost this ring please call the parish office at 822-1250 so it can be returned to you.

PARENTING PERSPECTIVE “And a sword will pierce your soul too.” (Luke 2:35) This is not a happy thought but anyone who has been a parent knows that times of sorrow mix with times of joy. This is the Paschal Mystery of death and resurrection. As you enter into Christ’s passion, join with the pain Mary felt in watching her son die. Keep this in mind during your times of sorrow.

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MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 25 SATURDAY, MARCH 24 4:00 PM NORBERT SCHUSTER by Bob & Maryann SUNDAY, MARCH 25 - PALM SUNDAY OF THE PAS-

SION OF THE LORD 8:00 AM ST. MARTIN OF TOURS & ST. THOMAS AQUI-

NAS PARISH FAMILY AND FRANK HAHIN by Hahin Family 10:00 AM LORRAINE MOESCH by Family 12:00 PM CATHERINE & JOSEPH BOHEN & MATTHEW

COMERFORD by Colleen Bohen MONDAY, MARCH 26 8:30 AM M/M RICHARD MEYERS by Kathryn C. Meyers

Estate TUESDAY, MARCH 27 8:30 AM (START OF HER NEW LIFE) PEGGY SZEN by

Dick WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 8:30 AM (ANNIV REM) MICHAEL SEAN KEEFE by Family

of William & Edna Keefe THURSDAY, MARCH 29 - HOLY THURSDAY 7:00 PM (1ST ANNIV) RITA MCCABE by Irene Sanok FRIDAY, MARCH 30 - THE PASSION OF THE LORD 3:00 PM THE LORD’S PASSION SATURDAY, MARCH 31 - HOLY SATURDAY 8:00 PM DECEASED PRIESTS WHO SERVED AT ST. MAR-

TIN OF TOURS (see list on page 5) SUNDAY, APRIL 1 - EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESUR-

RECTION OF THE LORD 8:00 AM ST. MARTIN OF TOURS & ST. THOMAS AQUI-

NAS PARISH FAMILY AND (29TH ANN REM) JOHN FAHEY by Mark & Dona

Fahey 10:00 AM (BIRTH REM) THERESA M., VINCENT J. & LAW-

RENCE KEEFE by Family of William & Edna Keefe 12:00 PM MCCABE FAMILY & NOREEN CLARK by Rita

McCabe & Kathy Clark

THIS WEEK AT ST. MARTIN’S SUNDAY 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12 Noon Mass……………....Church MONDAY 8:30 AM Mass……. ….………………..…………Church 9:00 AM Contemplative Prayer Group…………....Church 7:00 PM Penance Service………………………....Church TUESDAY8:30 AM Mass.…………………………Church 7:00 PM R.C.I.A. 7:00 PM Boy Scouts…………...….Notre Dame Academy WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM School Mass……….....…..……………....Church HOLY THURSDAY 8:30 AM Morning Prayer, Divine Mercy Prayers….Church 7:00 PM Mass of The Lord’s Supper………………Church Adoration Chapel closed from 6:30 PM until 1 PM Easter Sunday Parish Office Closed GOOD FRIDAY 8:30 AM Morning Prayer, Divine Mercy Prayers….Church 3:00 PM Good Friday Service…………………….Church Parish Office Closed HOLY SATURDAY 8:30 AM Morning Prayer, Rite of RCIA, Divine Mercy Prayers………………………………………...…..Church 12:00 Noon Blessing of Easter Food…………...….Church No Confessions…………...……………….……….Church No 4 PM Mass………………………………...…...Church 8:00 PM Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil Mass……......Church

SACRIFICIAL GIVING FOR March 17/18 Loose: $ 212.00 Envelopes: 4669.00

Total: $4881.00 Thank you for all you do to support our church, our minis-tries and Notre Dame Academy. .

WEEKEND OF MARCH 31/APRIL 1 (When in doubt always go by the schedule mailed to you)

LECTORS

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS * Captain - purify cups & ciborium

MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY

ALTAR SERVERS

8:00 PM

M. English *M&M Kennedy, M. Barrows, J. Hoefer, K. McCarthy, MB McCarthy

P&D Redmond C . Krombach B. Krombach A. Ventura

8:00 AM M. Fitzgerald *S. Ventura, V. Bamrick, A. Brigham, K. Crowley, D. Curry, P. Fessler, M. Jaskula

S&M McCafferty J. Smith B. Smith V. Kline

10:00 AM

E. Cudney *R. Szen, L. Cudney, O. Cudney, D. Graham, I. Tyszko

L&E Cudney O. Radwan N. Radwan J. Tyszko

12:00 Noon

S. Meegan *C. Monaco, E. Gorny, C. Kennedy, J. Weeks, B. Wilson

M. Meegan L. Beyer

B. Cooley Z. Neubeck B. Finn

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Sacrament of the Sick: Call Fr. Quinlivan any time, before surgery, or if you or someone you know is in the hospital or see Fr. Bill after any Mass. Baptisms: Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal Class be-fore arranging the baptism of their child. It is recommended that they attend as early as possible, preferably during the period of pregnan-cy. Classes are offered the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in Notre Dame Academy’s Faculty Room. To register, call Leader Cou-ple, Marty and Mary Kennedy (825-6327). Marriage: This is an exciting time for you and we know you are anx-

ious to make plans. But before you call anyone please follow parish

protocol and speak to our pastor Fr. Quinlivan first (823-7077). He

will get you started with the procedures that need to be followed in

order to be married in the church. Engaged couples should make wed-

ding arrangements at least six months in advance. Pre-Cana classes

are required. Participation in the Diocesan pre-marital preparation

program may be required. Letter of Recommendation: A letter of recommendation to act as a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation can only be issued to parishioners who have been registered a minimum of six months; who regularly attend Mass and receive the sacraments. Regular use of envelopes indicates attendance at Mass. Sponsors are to be Baptized, Confirmed and if married, have done so in conformity with the laws of the Church. Adult children (18 and older) should register individually and receive their own envelopes. Out-of-town college students should receive a letter from their campus minister and adults in the military should re-ceive a letter from their chaplain. Young adults, who were recently confirmed and are working, even part-time, should assume their own identity in the parish by registering in their own name. New Parishioners: Welcome! Please call the Parish Office (823-7077) and register at your earliest convenience. Moving?: If moving, please inform us.

HOLY SATURDAY/EASTER VIGIL MASS

Please note that there will be an 8 PM Mass on Holy Saturday. It was left off the bulletin insert last week.

PENANCE SERVICE AT ST. MARTIN A Penance Service for St. Martin of Tours and St. Thomas Aquinas parishioners will be held Monday, March 26 at 7 PM at St. Martin of Turs Church. Seven priests will be available to hear confessions.

.DECEASED PRIESTS WHO SERVED AT ST. MARTIN OF TOURS

Rev. James Howley, Rev. Louis Hendricks Rev. Vincent McCarthy Rev. Gerald Sheehan Rev. Msgr. Leo A. Geary Rev. Msgr. Richard Crumlish Rev. Thomas B. Weiss Rev. James Connelly Rev. Msgr. William Snyder Rev. Paul Letourneau Rev. Patrick Hogan Rev. Msgr. Gerard Green Rev. Raymond Burke Rev. Msgr. Paul Ayoub Rev. John Cuthbert Rev. Robert Vogt Rev. Msgr. Ralph Gibson Rev. Richard Massar Rev. Msgr. Albert Hansen Rev. Michael Putich, ofm Rev. Thomas Shepherd Rev. Msgr. Ted Rog Please remember these priests and all priests living and deceased in your prayers.

K OF C EVENTS DYNGUS DAY : Monday, April 2, 5 - 10 PM. $10 per person . Call Bill: 432:5686 for reservations.

12TH ANNUAL GOLF RAFFLE to benefit J&J Brogan Me-morial Scholarship, Sat. May 5, 4-8 PM. Applications are available at your school office or K of C, 261 S. Legion Dr. 824-2996

TEEN CONFERENCE DAY A day designed with the heart of a young woman in mind Grades 8 - 12. Saturday, April 28, 8 AM - 3 PM at St. Gregory the Great Ministry Center. Learn about colors and fashion styles that make you look and feel your best. Discover your gifts and what makes you special. Wonder if you’ll find Mr. Right? Do you compare yourself to oth-ers? Discover and embrace your uniqueness and authentic-ity. Speakers. Activities. Food. $20 presale, $25 at the door. Register online by 4/22 at stgregs.org or make checks payable to St. Gregory the Great and mail to 200 St. Gregory Ct., Williamsville 14221. Contact: Lorie Hogg at 866-2373 or lorihoigg48@gmail.com

MANY THANKS On behalf of the clients, staff and volunteers, please accept my sincerest gratitude for the soup collection you had over Superbowl weekend/ Your kindness and generosity allows us to meet the high demands we see this time of the year. Sincerely William Larsen, Outreach Coordinator, St. Brig-id’s Food Pantry

Please call the Parish Office if you would like a family member, friend, neighbor put on our prayer list. We will keep the person on our list for 6 weeks and then the names will be re-moved. If they should remain on the list after 6 weeks please let us know. Please know that all ill and deceased parishioners are remembered in our prayers every day. If you or someone you know is hospitalized

please call the Parish Office since we no longer receive infor-mation from hospitals. If someone is very ill, do not wait to call a priest for the Sacrament of the Sick. If possible, call while the person is able to go to Confession and receive Eucharist. PLEASE PRAY FOR, VISIT, CALL OR WRITE all the sick and suf-fering in our parish including: Jim Robertson, Mary Coakley, Jack Fecio, Sheila Radwan, Laurie Radwan, Sylvia MacKenzie, Jody Petronsky, Kara Ma-rie Lash, Carol McDonald, Timothy Malley, Mary Casey Lynch, Frank O’Connor, Roseanne Kowalski, Colleen Klima, Ralph Urban, Marilyn Urban, Joseph Oryszak, Joe Gallagher, Jack Otwell, Peggy McMahon, Karen Payne, Lucy Latona, Theresa Smith, Joan Krnjaich, Maryann Ferguson.

PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS all of our de-ceased relatives and friends.

SANCTUARY LAMP -WEEK OF MARCH 25 The Sanctuary Lamp at the Tabernacle and the Sanctuary Lamp in the Chapel is offered for St. Martin of Tours and St. Thomas Aquinas parishioners.

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EMERALD ISLE TOUR Hosted by Msgr. Robert Zapfel TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip air from Toronto, First class/select hotels, most meals, professional driver/guide and comprehensive sightseeing. Visit Waterford, Killarney, Limerick, Gala-way, Connemara, Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Sligo and Dublin. $2849 includes taxes and airline fees. For a bro-chure and more information please contact Jeanne at of-fice@StLeoTheGreatAmherst.com or call 835-8903.

FR. BILL’S CORNER

ST. MARK’S PASSION The Gospel of St. Mark, proclaimed on the Sundays of Ordinary Time this “Year B” of the cycle of readings is, as you may know, the shortest. Therefore, the Passion reading is also more brief than the other three gospels. So it makes sense that the most essential elements of what the Holy Spirit intends believers to hear would be in this nutshell-version if you will.

One aspect of the story of Christ’s Passion that seems to invite our reflection is the multiple denials of St. Peter. While the betrayal of Judas seems to leave him a kind of murky apostate-instead-of-apostle place in church history, Peter’s denials are closer to what we might attribute to ourselves when honestly assessing our discipleship. After all, the fact that Peter’s denying being one of Christ’s disciples comes after His arrest, and follows the garden kiss/betrayal and ex-change of funds…we might overlook it.

MONDAY NIGHT DENIERS CLUB Every time a seasonal Penance Service comes close, I find myself challenged to present the opportunity in a new/fresh way. My firm belief is that this awesome sacrament of Divine Mercy is a saint-maker. And I also feel that denying that we need that great grace and healing will not only keep us “stuck” in sin but impede our moving closer to the reconcilia-tion that our souls truly need. How many times have we denied that Jesus is Lord by excusing ourselves from following the Lord’s way? It does not have to be an extremely serious fall/sin/mistake to need mercy. The expression “little white lie” is a misnomer. And wouldn’t five years of letting the “little white lies” go without attention turn them beige, then darker brown than a choco-late bunny we might see and devour next Sunday??? For the homily this Monday, I’m writing a reflection on the moment where St. Peter is awakened to his denial of Jesus. The rooster’s crow, prophesied by Jesus Himself, suddenly helps the Rock realize that he has not been faithful, he let the social pressure and his own fear cause him to lie. Not only is he “one of them,” he is the leader of the apostles and disci-ples! Some might even wonder whether these denials are worse than Judas’ betrayal. Yet the denials of the one upon whom Jesus would build His church are reversed, healed and forgiven in the post-resurrection conversation where Jesus asks three times “Do you love me?” Notice that Jesus never names the sin or shames the sinner. A lot of self-righteous people are quick to do that today. The focus of Christ in meeting the broken is to heal and forgive. Let us never forget that. And let us gather for some prayerful “cock-a-doodle-doo!” awakening this Monday evening to turn all our denials back toward much-more-faithful following. Is there a greater way to follow the Passion proclamation and walk together toward the liturgies of the Easter Triduum where salvation’s story offers us the greatest hope?? Peace,

Fr. Bill

LENTEN EVENTS AND DEVOTIONS Lenten Penance Service: Monday, March 26 at 7:00 PM at St. Martin of Tours Sorrow: The Rosary Musical presented by Quiet Waters Ministry on Wednesday, March 28 at 7 PM at St. Michael’s Church, 651 Washington St. Live performance; fully costumed cast; original score; ro-sary prayers; perfect for the whole family to celebrate Holy Week. Parish groups welcome. Free will offering. Parking in Ellicott St. lot; handicap accessible. For more information call 854-6726 or salt+lightbuffalo on Face-book.

HOST A GERMAN STUDENT Mount Mercy Academy is offering a wonderful oppor-tunity to area families. Would you and your family be interested in hosting a young woman from Dortmund, Germany from September to December this year? Five young women who would like to experience American culture will be joining the sophomore class at MMA in the fall. They will return home before Christmas. If interested contact Jeanne Burvid at 825-8796 Ext. 201 or email her at jburvid@mtmercy.org.

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