Reading for Sunday August 1, 2021

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Why do we need renewal now?  Our church needs to respond to the changing signs of the times and revitalize.  Many factors have led us to this point and require us to renew the way we look at our parishes and how they minister to our people.  The Road to Renewal is about revitalizing our parishes so that they can thrive in the future because of collabration and cooperation.  The Road to Renewal looks to bring the gifts of clergy and laity together to strengthen our mission moving forward.  

Where is Jesus in the Renewal?  The Road to Renewal means that we have to take a hard look at ways in which our Diocese and parishes have not responded to the mission of Jesus.  The Renewal must be about introducing people to Jesus Christ, inviting them to become missionary disciples and journeying with them on their pilgrimage towards heaven.  Our Renewal must be about saving souls!  All of us can be better at this and our Renewal will help in our efforts.

How does the Renewal impact my parish?  Parishes are where ministry is lived.  When our parishes are strong and vibrant, our church is strong and vibrant.  The Renewal's focus is to strengthen our parishes by working together to develop collaboration among parishes in a family.  The Family of Parishes model allows parishes to work more collaboratively and capitalize on what each parish's strenghts are.  When we work together we are able to accomplish more of Jesus' mission.  A family of Parishes are parishes that are grouped together with a shared pastoral plan (mission) that they work together to accomplish.  By working together, resources and staffing are focused on the pastoral plan for all of the parishes with the family. 
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Will all parishes be affected by the Renewal?  Every parish has gifts and talents to offer.  Each parish will be participating in the Renewal and will be part of a family of parishes.  Since all of us are part of the Roman Catholic Church, this is an opportunity to recognize the larger church at work.  When we work together, we not only share in a common mission but we make up the larger Body of Christ.

For the latest updates and to stay informed about the Diocese of Buffalo's Road to Renewal, click the link below.

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Road to Renewal

Catechists Needed:




​Pass On the Good News!                 
What good news? – The Good News of Jesus Christ and our Catholic faith!
Children in grades 1-10 are signing up now to learn more about Jesus and the Catholic faith. You can help them learn and grow in faith by becoming a catechist for Faith Formation. There are openings for Catechists in grades 1-5 on Monday evenings.  We provide you with training, materials, and support. Classes will begin September 20. As you nurture the faith of our young, you will learn and grow as well! As one long-time catechist put it, “I learn so much from the children!”
 
Why should you become a Catechist:

1. You will grow in your own faith, learning the teachings of the Church and deepen your own relationship with Jesus.
2. Your Baptism calls you to share in Jesus’ ministry.
3. Children, teens and adults in today’s world, more than ever, need to hear the Good News of Jesus and need to encounter good role models of faith.
4. Today’s textbooks/resources offer outstanding background and support.
5. You will be evangelizing.  It’s our job: Jesus sent us to “go and teach all nations!”

 
Not sure if you have anything to share because you are just a regular person:
Teaching religion is not just about passing on facts for memorization.  In addition to helping the children learn about God, the catechist helps young people to get to know Jesus Christ through His Church and foster in them a relationship with Jesus.  If you are reading this, you probably have a relationship with Our Lord already. And your good relationship happened as part of a process, not all of a sudden.  You can share some of how you got to where you are with God now and the struggle it sometimes is to stay that way. 
 
If interested or for more information, contact Lynn at 824-8209 or LLipczynski@olshop.org

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50/50 SPLIT CLUB - $5 per chance
Next Split club is July 2021 - You can find the envelopes in your July/August envelopes.

​If you want more chances, or don't get envelopes, please stop by the Parish Office.

MAY WINNER is:  Mildred Pasquarella for $467.50 (total collected was $935)

July's winner will be announced the beginning of August​

UPON THIS ROCK

Date Received                         Received 
8/1/2017                                         $55,134.18
1/31/2018                                       $22,807.06                            
8/1/2018                                        $13,681.70                               
1/31/2019                                       $19,640.28                             
57/31/2019                                    $11,397.19                            
1/31/2020                                      $11,567.86                              
7/31/2020                                     $10,188.50$11,982.14
81/31/2021                                     $9,231.74
TOTAL:                                         $153,648.51 

* Project Updates first half of 2021:
February-21                   Chapel Air Conditioning          $2,780.00
April-21                           Repair Storm Sewer                $2,600.00
June-21                           Parish Center Windows          $1,995.00
June-21                           Parish Center Door                 $2,200.00
June-21                           Parish Center Gym lights        $2,407.14
TOTAL:                                                                             $11,982.14
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* Upcoming Projects 
Parish Center Gym Ceiling
Parking lot Pavement

2021 Schedule:  
August 5
September 2
October 7
November 4
December 2

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​As a Mission parish of Our Lady of Victory
let us continue to pray for 
Father Baker's Canonization

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OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART PARISH (#712). Thank you!

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