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    • Welcome Back!

      We're excited that we can celebrate public Masses with all of you!

      We're being reminded to "stay smart" and to continue to socially distance during this time.  It is imperative that all who are returning to public Masses observe the guidelines that public health officials have issued, along with the measures that we have defined for our parish, in order to protect the health and safety of all of us.

      Please read the information below as it contains important details for the joyful reunion in our church as we return to the public celebration of Holy Mass.

      The 10am weekday Masses and weekend Masses have resumed.  The weekend Mass schedule is Saturday 4:30pm and Sunday 7:30am, 10:00am, 12:00pm & 7:00pm.

      We are excited to welcome you back to St. Timothy's to be together again in worship and praise of our loving and merciful God.  From this experience, I believe all of us are ever more aware of, and grateful for, the great gift of the Eucharist.

      May God bless!
      - Fr. Dennis

    • Church Sanitizers are Needed

      As we have reopened our Church, I am grateful to you for your willingness to be of help to implement the various guidelines issued by New York State and the Diocese of Buffalo.  There are many new and different procedures that are being used as we celebrate public Masses once again.  Masks and social distancing are a "must" in our Church building.  Sanitizing is an important part of the upkeep of our Church.  We're currently able to accommodate 100 attendees for each Mass (25% of our Church capacity).

      There is a particular need for after-Mass sanitizer volunteers; please help if you're able to.  There is a cart of supplies in the Chapel to use for sanitizing.

      Thank you!
      -Fr. Dennis

    • Guidelines for Re-Opening

      Returning to Church is bringing about some new ways to worship as prescribed by the CDC and the Diocese of Buffalo.

      - Please bring a mask and personal hand sanitizer.

      - Anyone entering St. Timothy church must wear a mask in order to protect others and oneself.  This mask should be worn throughout Mass and only removed to receive Holy Communion.

      - Remember if you are ill or have a chronic illness, please do not attend in-person.  The obligation to attend Mass has been lifted, meaning that one will not commit a mortal sin if they do not attend Sunday Mass.

      - Holy water fonts will be empty and there will be no hymnals or missalettes available to protect us from the spread of COVID-19.

      - Since we are allowed only 25% of our capacity in Church, we will be limited to 100 persons per scheduled Mass to allow for proper social distancing.

      - Church guides (ushers) will direct you to your seat.  The Church proper will be able to accommodate families and couples in the designated pews.  The chapel will be for those who come to Church alone.  This is to maintain social distancing.

      - There will be no handshaking or touching during the sign of peace, only a nod or a wave or a peace sign should be given.

      - For the distribution of Holy Communion in the Church, there will be 2 ministers in the middle aisle.  Please come from the back down the middle, maintaining 6 feet of distance, and return to your seats via the side aisle.  In the Chapel, ministers will bring Communion to you, so please remain in your chair.

      - As per our Bishop’s directive, Holy Communion will only be given in the hand at this time to prevent any fluids on the hands of those giving Holy Communion.

      - After the final blessing, please follow the church Guide’s instructions for an orderly departure.  No gathering or socializing in the Church or Chapel.

      - We're not accustomed to all the new directives but we must follow them to keep ourselves, and others, healthy at this time.

      - Our Mass Schedule is:

                      Monday thru Friday: 10:00 am

                      Saturday: 4:30 pm

                      Sunday:  7:30 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 7:00 pm

      • Faith in the time of Coronavirus

        A Reflection by Fr. James Martin, S.J.

        The coronavirus pandemic is confusing and frightening for hundreds of millions of people.  That is not surprising.  Many around the world are sick and many others have died.  Unless the situation changes dramatically, many more will fall ill and die around the globe.  This crisis raises serious medical, ethical and logistical questions.  But it raises additional questions for people of faith.  So I would like to offer some advice from the Christian tradition, Ignatian spirituality and my own experience.

        Resist panic.  This is not to say there is no reason to be concerned, or that we should ignore the sound advice of medical professionals and public health experts.  But panic and fear are not from God.  Calm and hope are.  And it is possible to respond to a crisis seriously and deliberately while maintaining an inner sense of calm and hope.

        St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, often talked about two forces in our interior lives: one that draws us toward God and the other away from God.  The one that draws us away from God, which he labeled the evil spirit, “causes gnawing anxiety, saddens and sets up obstacles.  In this way it unsettles people by false reasons aimed at preventing their progress.”  Sound familiar?  Don’t lend credence to lies or rumors, or give in to panic.  Trust what medical experts tell you, not those who fear monger.  There is a reason they call Satan the “Prince of Lies.”

        Panic, by confusing and frightening you, pulls you away from the help God wants to give you.  It is not coming from God.  What is coming from God?  St. Ignatius tells us: God’s spirit “stirs up courage and strength, consolations, inspirations and tranquility.”  So trust in the calm and hope you feel.  That is the voice to listen to.

        “Do not be afraid!,” as Jesus said many times.

        Do not demonize.  The other day, a friend told me that when an elderly Chinese man got onto a subway car in New York City, the car emptied out as people started shouting slurs at him, blaming his country for spreading the virus.  Resist the temptation to demonize or scapegoat, which increases in time of stress and shortages.  Covid-19 is not a Chinese disease; it is not a “foreign” disease.  It is no one’s “fault.”  Likewise, the people who become infected are not to blame.  Remember that Jesus was asked about a blind man: “Who sinned, that this man was born blind?”  Jesus’ response: “No one” (Jn 9:2).  Illness is not a punishment.  So don’t demonize and don’t hate.

        Many things have been cancelled because of the coronavirus.  Love is not one of them.

        Care for the sick.  This pandemic may be a long haul; some of our friends and family may get sick and perhaps die.  Do what you can to help others, especially the elderly, disabled, poor and isolated.  Take the necessary precautions; don’t be reckless and don’t risk spreading the disease, but also don’t forget the fundamental Christian duty to help others.  “I was sick, and you came to visit me,” said Jesus (Mt 25).  And remember that Jesus lived during a time when people had no access to even the most rudimentary medical care, and so visiting the sick was just as dangerous, if not more, than it is today.  Part of the Christian tradition is caring for the sick, even at some personal cost.

        And do not close your hearts to the poor and those who have no or limited healthcare.  Refugees, the homeless and migrants, for example, will suffer even more than the general population.  Keep your heart open to all those in need.  Don’t let your conscience become infected, too.

        Pray.  Catholic churches around the world are closing, with Masses and other parish services cancelled by many bishops.  These are prudent and necessary measures designed to keep people healthy.  But they come at some cost:  For many people, this removes one of the most consoling parts of their lives—the Mass and the Eucharist—and isolates them even more from the community at a time when they most need support.

        What can one do instead?  Well, there are many televised and livestreamed Masses available, as well as ones broadcast on the radio.  But even if you can’t find one, you can pray on your own.  When you do, remember that you’re still part of a community.  There is also the longstanding tradition in our church of receiving a “spiritual communion,” when, if you cannot participate in the Mass in person, you unite yourself with God in prayer.

        And be creative.  You can meditate on the Sunday Gospel on your own, consult a Bible commentary about the readings, gather your family to talk about the Gospel or call friends and share your experiences of how God is present to you, even in the midst of a crisis.  The persecuted Christians in the early church prayed and shared their faith in the catacombs, and we can do the same.  Remember that Jesus said, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them” (Mt. 18:20).  Remember too that the church is not a building.  It is the community.

        Trust that God is with you.  Many people, especially those who are sick, may feel a sense of isolation that compounds their fear.  And many of us, even if we’re not infected, will know people who are sick and even die.  So most will naturally ask:  Why is this happening?

        There is no satisfactory answer to that question, which at its core is the question of why suffering exists, something that saints and theologians have pondered over the centuries.  In the end, it is the greatest of mysteries.  And the question is: Can you believe in a God that you don’t understand?

        At the same time, we know that Jesus understands our suffering and accompanies us in the most intimate of ways.  Remember that during his public ministry Jesus spent a great deal of time with those who were sick.  And before modern medicine, almost any infection could kill you.  Thus, lifespans were short: only 30 or 40 years.  In other words, Jesus knew the world of illness.

        Jesus, then, understands all the fears and worries that you have.  Jesus understands you, not only because he is divine and understands all things but because he is human and experienced all things.  Go to him in prayer.  And trust that he hears you and is with you.

        Trust in my prayers, too.  We will move through this together, with God’s help.

      • USCCB President's Reflection and Prayer during Coronavirus

        Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has issued the following regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19):

        With the worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus, we are confronted once more with the fragility of our lives, and again we are reminded of our common humanity — that the peoples of this world are our brothers and sisters, that we are all one family under God.

        God does not abandon us, he goes with us even now in this time of trial and testing.  In this moment, it is important for us to anchor our hearts in the hope that we have in Jesus Christ.  Now is the time to intensify our prayers and sacrifices for the love of God and the love of our neighbor.  Let us draw closer to one another in our love for him, and rediscover the things that truly matter in our lives.

        United with our Holy Father Pope Francis, let us pray in solidarity for our brothers and sisters here and around the world who are sick.  Let us pray for those who have lost loved ones to this virus.  May God console them and grant them peace.

        We pray also for doctors, nurses, and caregivers, for public health officials and all civic leaders.  May God grant them courage and prudence as they seek to respond to this emergency with compassion and in service to the common good.

        In this time of need, I invite all the faithful to seek together the maternal intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and I share this prayer with you:  

        Holy Virgin of Guadalupe,
        Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas.
        We fly to you today as your beloved children.
        We ask you to intercede for us with your Son,
        as you did at the wedding in Cana.

        Pray for us, loving Mother,
        and gain for our nation and world,
        and for all our families and loved ones,
        the protection of your holy angels,
        that we may be spared the worst of this illness.

        For those already afflicted,
        we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance.
        Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful,
        wipe away their tears and help them to trust.

        In this time of trial and testing,
        teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind.
        Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts.

        We come to you with confidence,
        knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother,
        health of the sick and cause of our joy.

        Shelter us under the mantle of your protection,
        keep us in the embrace of your arms,
        help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus.  Amen.

      • Pope Francis' prayer to Mary during coronavirus pandemic


        O Mary,
        you always shine on our path
        as a sign of salvation and of hope.

        We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,
        who at the cross took part in Jesus' pain, keeping your faith firm.

        You, Salvation of the Roman People,
        know what we need,
        and we are sure you will provide
        so that, as in Cana of Galilee,
        we may return to joy and to feasting
        after this time of trial.

        Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
        to conform to the will of the Father
        and to do as we are told by Jesus,
        who has taken upon himself our sufferings
        and carried our sorrows
        to lead us, through the cross,
        to the joy of the resurrection.  Amen.

         

        Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God.
        Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial,
        but deliver us from every danger,
        O glorious and blessed Virgin.

        • Parish Family Faith Day!

          On the beautiful, clear morning of October 13th, an enthusiastic group from St. Timothy's led by Father Dennis traveled along roads lined with the colorful shades of autumn interspersed with the last greens of summer to experience Parish Family Faith Day 2019!

        • After the celebration of Holy Mass at Abbey of the Genesee in the church which was filled to capacity, our group visited the newly renovated Monks' bread & book store, and walked the picturesque grounds.

        • An enjoyable lunch awaited at Mae's in Geneseo.  The day was capped off with a fun stop at Northwoods Alpacas farm to meet those very fluffy & friendly animals, & browse the boutique featuring alpaca fibers & fashions.  We hope the day inspired & renewed each of you, the St. Timothy Parish family!

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        • The Living Rosary

          Faith Formation families joined by parishioners, each praying a bead, made the rosary come alive on October 6th!  The Living Rosary reminds us we're not alone in our prayers; that our offering can become something much bigger when joined with the offerings of others.  O Holy Mary, pray for us!

      • Parish News

        • Mass Intentions
          Mass Intentions
          Mass Intentions are still available for the 2021 calendar year. Also, starting on Tuesday, April 20th, Mass requests for the 2022 calendar year will be accepted. Please contact the Rectory at 716-875-9430 on Tuesdays, between 9:30am-2:30pm to reserve your Mass dates and times.
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        • Catholic Charities Parish Update
          Catholic Charities Parish Update
          Our parish goal this year is $47,896. Thus far, we have collected $24,403. Thank you for your generosity! Please continue to support this appeal which helps many neighbors in need throughout Western New York.
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        • St. Gianna Center Virtual Benefit
          St. Gianna Center Virtual Benefit
          The St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center is holding a 10th Anniversary Virtual Benefit. By visiting buffalodiocese.org/stgiannacenter, you are able to view a virtual screening of the film "Roe V. Wade" and also have the option of providing support with a donation. The movie aims to be a truthful and historically accurate account of how the landmark Supreme Court decision came to be. The film includes the portrayal of Dr. Bernard Nathanson, a prolific abortion doctor who was involved with many pro-abortion causes early on. Later in life, Dr. Nathanson became devotedly pro-life and converted to Catholicism before his death. Thanks for considering a donation to support the worth and dignity of human life. St. Gianna, pray for us.
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        • Thank You Donors to "Upon This Rock"
          Thank You Donors to
          St. Timothy's has received a disbursement of $4,026.62 from the "Upon This Rock" program. These funds will be used to offset costs for new lighting in our church sacristy, garage door repairs, and a hot water tank replacement for the rectory. Thank you to all who continue to fulfill your pledges for this program. These funds are a great financial aid to our Parish. God bless your generosity! -Fr. Dennis
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      • Parish Events

        • Ladies of Charity Outreach Collections
          April 1 - May 2
          Ladies of Charity Outreach Collections
          The St. Timothy Parish Ladies of Charity are sponsoring a Baby Shower to help many moms and families who are in need in our local area. We are asking for donations of new, unwrapped baby items such as diapers, clothing, wipes, bath wash and lotion, and slow-flow bottles. We are also sponsoring a collection to benefit Harvest House in Buffalo. Monetary gifts to Harvest House help to continue safety-net services which benefit 14,000 people each year. We're making empty baby bottles available for this collection. Please consider taking a bottle home, filling it with spare change, and returning by May 2nd. You can help us make a difference with these two very worthwhile causes! Thank you for your generosity!
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        • Catholic Home Missions Appeal
          April 24 - April 25
          Catholic Home Missions Appeal
          During the weekend of April 24-25, we will take up the 2021 Catholic Home Missions Appeal special collection. Over 40% of dioceses in the United States and its territories are considered mission territories because they are unable to fund essential pastoral activities needed in their communities. This appeal helps our brothers and sisters here in the U.S. who do not have access to basic pastoral services like Holy Mass, the sacraments, and religious education. Your support funds religious education, seminary formation, lay ministry training, and other programs that build vibrant faith communities right here in the United States. Please be generous. More information can be found at usccb.org/home-missions
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        • Walk for Life 2021
          April 30 - May 1
          Walk for Life 2021
          CompassCare's Walk for Life is the largest pro-life event in New York State! This year, there is an Online Walk Rally on Friday, April 30 from 7pm-8pm, and an In-Person Walk on Saturday, May 1 from 9am-12pm at Delaware Park. There is also an In-Person Walk in Rochester on May 1 at Highland Park Bowl. CompassCare Pregnancy Services in Buffalo is a Christ-centered pro-life medical facility with the goal of erasing the need for abortion. Their pregnancy center at 1230 Eggert Road in Buffalo has saved 128 babies' lives and had 90 women make a decision to follow Christ in 2020. Visit compasscarecommunity.com for more information. Please consider getting involved with this event which promotes the sanctity of life with our Christian brothers and sisters across New York State! God bless.
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        • Ladies of Charity Meeting
          Wednesday, May 5, 6:00 PM
          Ladies of Charity Meeting
          Ladies of Charity meetings and events have resumed. A short meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5th at 6pm. Please wear a mask and we will practice social distancing. New members are always welcome!
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      A Roman Catholic Parish
      in the Diocese of Buffalo, New York.

      Our Mission:  Love God.  Love Others.
      We invite you to be part of our parish family.

       

      St. Timothy R.C. Church
      565 East Park Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150
      phone:  716-875-9430  fax:  716-931-5237

       
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