Bulletin Announcements
May 19, 2008

St. Michael's Church Sacred Heart Novena. May 22-May 30 in downtown Buffalo. Daily Masses: 6:45, 7:45, 12:10; 5:15. Sunday Masses: 7:00; 8:30; 10; Noon; 5 pm. Special Preachers weekdays at 12:10 and 5:15 and Sundays at Noon & 5pm.

Women's Breakfast Buffet. Magnificat: A ministry to Women invites you to a breakfast buffet on Saturday May 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Creekside Banquet Facility, 2669 Union Road, Cheektowaga. Guest speaker is Dawn Curazzato, founder of Ladies of the Lord/Disciples of Divine Mercy prayer group. She will share her experience of a miracle in her life and that of her grandchild. Be Uplifted! Share a meal with friends. Sing prayers of praise and worship! For more information and reservations please call Gloria at 652-4301.

Catholic Cemetery Moment. Did you know that... Monday, May 26 will be the 140th anniversary of the first official Memorial Day established by General John A. Logan, first commander of the general arm of the republic. Mass will be offered for departed loved ones at Gate of Heaven and Holy Cross Cemeteries or Saturday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. and Mount Olivet and Holy Sepulchre Cemeteries at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26 at 10:00 a.m.

Musicians, liturgists, leaders of prayer. The National Association of Pastoral Musicians fosters the art of musical liturgy. NPM's 8700 members receive a bi-monthly magazine, Pastoral Music; a bi-monthly newsletter for members called Pastoral Music Notebook; the weekly e-mail service Sunday Word for Pastoral Musicians; and the e-mail newsletter Pastoral Music E-Notes. NPM provides ongoing formation for musicians and clergy for more than 70 diocesan chapters as well as certification programs for cantors, organists and directors of music ministries. NPM is sponsoring the following conventions: June 30-July 3, East Brunswick, New Jersey, In the Midst of Change: "Jesus Christ the Same: Yesterday, Today and Forever" and July 8-11, Cleveland Ohio, "Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled or Afraid!"

Need Nursing Supervisor, RN'S, LPN'S full/part time PCA's. Day or evening shift. Call 892 4141 ext. 306. Felician Sisters, 600 Doat St., Buffalo NY 14211.

Job Opening: part-time Religious Education Coordinator to oversee program of 160 students and 15 catechists. Applicant must have Diocesan Certification or indicate a willingness to work toward it. Degree in Pastoral Ministry or related field is preferred. Experience in Religious Education is required along with computer literacy. Please send resume and 3 references to: Msgr. Fred Voorhes, 6895 Boston Cross Road, Boston NY 14025. Fax: 716-941-3030. Email: sjbrectory@aol.com.

Want to Learn More about Evangelization? At the next session of the Paulist's Catholic Speakers Online series, Lorene Hanley Duquin, author and speaker on evangelization topics, will explore fishing with nets (broad-based evangelization techniques) versus fishing with poles (targeted evangelization outreach to specific groups). Both techniques have pluses and pitfalls. Effective evangelizers know the difference! The program will be 2:00-3:00 pm EDT, Thursday, June 5. All you need to participate is a connection to the internet and speakers on your computer. To register, log onto http://www.pncea.org/store/ Then click Catholic Speakers Online (Registration and Recordings). There is no cost. Several people can participate from one computer. Previous evangelization topics and speakers can also be downloaded for free. It's a great way to learn more about evangelization!

Good News Gets Around... The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) sponsors a movie review line. Reviews and ratings of movies and family videos are available on the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (www.usccb.org/movies). Reviews include current movies, older films and DVD/video releases. This is funded by your generous donations to the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC)

For more than 25 years, the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) has been spreading the Gospel message locally & nationally on radio, tv, in print and on the Internet. Donations from Catholic parishioners, like you, make the work of the CCC possible. Please contribute generously to the Campaign the weekend of June 7 & 8. Thank you for your continued support!

Chicken and rib barbeque annual picnic. St. Margaret's Parish, 1395 Hertel Ave., Buffalo on Saturday, June 14 from 4-11 p.m. Good food, music, children's games. For info call 876-5318.

Career/job transition? The Parachute Group is a networking group for individuals who are in career/job transition, and for people who have lost their jobs and would like to meet with individuals who are in the same situation. We share ideas, contacts and an opportunity to network. Guest speakers range from professionals in the outplacement industry who provide tips on resumé writing and interviewing techniques, to former group members who come back after they have found jobs to share tips and ideas for finding your next job/position. The Group meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the YWCA in North Tonawanda, 49 Tremont Street, and every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Community Room #1. There are no fees or dues and registration is not required. For more information call Katy Shafer at (716) 276-1117, or email: parachutegroup@msn.com.

Golf Tournament. St. Martin of Tours Church of Buffalo will hold a tournament at the Springville Country Club on Monday, June 16. The cost includes golf, cart, lunch, and dinner. Sponsorships and program ads are also available. Among the raffle prizes is a framed Pat Kane autographed sweater from the Chicago Blackhawk's. Co-chairs, John Munch and Cathy Paladino invite you to request a golf brochure by calling golf coordinator, Chris O'Connor at 826-3086.

Marriage Moment Communication tip. If a positive and negative message conflict, the negative message is always stronger. That's why if you compliment your spouse but follow it with a complaint, he will focus on the complaint. Sincere heartfelt compliments build a relationship. Focus on the positive and see the difference.

Parenting Perspective. Parenting is not a solo job even if you are separated or divorced. "It's worth paying attention to the experiences of older parents." (Raising Kids Who Will Make a Difference). Other parents, especially those who have been there, can give you support and advice. Don't be too proud, ask for guidance. You will feel less alone and become more confident.

Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will be celebrated with Mass on Friday, May 30 at 1:00 pm at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, 157 Cleveland Drive, Cheektowaga. Father Mark Noonan will be the celebrant and homilist. A cake and punch reception will follow in the school cafeteria.

What have you done for your marriage today? You want your marriage to grow. So do we. Because the Catholic Church cares for your marriage we encourage you to go to our new U. S. Bishops website http://www.foryourmarriage.org Take time to nurture your marriage. After all, it's a lifetime adventure. Spread the word. Send the website address on to family and friends and help their marriages grow too.

Ever wondered about the Spiritual Qualities For Positive Thinking? Guest speaker, noted author and chaplain at Sister's Hospital, Father Duke Zajac will reveal the key ingredients sure to answer this question! Program is sponsored by the Bishop's Committee Visitors on Wednesday, May 28 at St. Philip the Apostle from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Program will include Mass and benediction. Come for part or all of the day. Father Duke will have his books, Life Injections I, II & III, available for sale and will be happy to sign them. Bring a brown bag lunch; beverage and dessert are provided. Free event. All are welcome. For further information, contact your Office of Family Life Ministries at 847-2210.

*** New Announcements will be published again on June 2, 2008 ***