Merry Christmas!

A Blessed and Merry Christmas along with a  Happy New Year to all our members and parishoners here at St. Andrew's Parish, Kenmore, NY.

Thank You Gentlemen!

More than 20 Holy Name members helped make our Wake Service for Leo Murphy tonight a very meaningful service. Thank you gentlemen. You guys are special. Also thanks to the several members who later went to the wake for member Chet Korta's sister, Irene Kaiser, at Amigone's on Sheridan Dr.

Wake Service Notice

We mourn the passing of longtime member Leo Murphy who died this morning. Our wake service for Leo will be held at the D. Lawrence Ginnane Funeral Home, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY on Monday, Nov. 22nd at 7pm. Please try to come to help honor Leo.

Update

The wake for Bill Swartzman's mother, Marguerite, is Sunday, Nov. 14th from 3 - 7 pm at Dengler, Roberts,Perna Funeral Home, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore.

Condolences

Condolences to Holy Name Board member, Bill Swartzman and his wife Nancy, on the death of his mother, Mrs. Marguerite Swartsman, Thursday. Mrs. Swartzman was a WAVE during WWII and military honors will also be held. Her funeral at St. Andrew's will be at 9:15 am Monday, Nov. 15th at St. Andrew's Church. Visitation times will be forthcoming.

We Salute Our Veterans

Our Holy Name Society wants to thank all our members and all those men and women who have served and continue to serve in our armed forces. Their service is deeply appreciated. We especially continue to pray for all those who are serving our country in Afghanistan and Iraq. God Bless You All.

Nov. 1st General Meeting Notes

Monday evening, Nov. 1st. the Holy Name Society held it's general meeting in which we heard from Det. Robert Goetz of the Town of Tonawanda Police Dept. He talked on several issues including crime problems, the rash of recent car break-ins as well as scams and personal safety. The baloney and onions were delicious. Many ladies from the Marian Ministries group stayed to hear our speaker following their meeting. Hope they enjoyed the talk!


Here's a brief video from Det. Goetz's talk.

Gen'l. Meeting Date Change Notice

Our next general meeting is next Monday, Nov. 1st, due to the Confirmation on our normal 2nd Tuesday of the month schedule. Det. Robert Goetz of the Town of Tonawanda Police Dept. will be our guest speaker next Monday. As we always do at our Nov. meetings please bring canned goods, cash, or both for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry right here at St. Andrew's. It's good to give for Thanksgiving.

Craft Show Sunday, Oct. 31st

Just in time to start your holiday shopping! The annual Fall Holy Name Craft Show is this Sunday, Oct. 31st from 9 am - 3:30 pm. Traditionally one of the best craft shows in Western New York. Come join the enthusiastic shoppers.

Wake Service Notice

Attention Members! The Holy Name Wake Service for our brother Phil Merkel will be held at 7pm Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Mertz Funeral Home, 911 Englewood Ave..

Thank You Fritz!

Our Fritz Styka donated a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the Garden of Innocents section of St. Andrew's Parish. The statue, in memory of Fritz's late wife Florence, is placed prominently raised and in the center of that section. Florence Styka had been chair of the parish Right to Life committee for more than 15 years before her death. Fritz, a long time Holy Name  member, was joined this morning by his son Gary and daughter Laurie Styka Bloom at the dedication and blessing conducted by pastor Msgr. Richard Siepka. The next time you go past the rectory to the church's Lowell doors stop and say a prayer to the BVM.

Officers Installed!

They are now legally running the Holy Name Society! :-)

Congratulations to president Tony Stevens and the rest of the board on their installation by Msgr. Richard Siepka at 9:30 am Mass today. As it was Holy Name Sunday, a contingent of 10 members of the St. Martin de Pores Holy Name Soc. Joined us in a spirit of  Christian brotherhood.

Installations of the CYO, Home School and Marian Ministeries were also held. Congratulations and God bless you all and all you do.

Grateful Thanks!!!

We are extremely thankful for all those people who came over this evening and ate our 800 Chiavetta's chicken dinners. Your continuing support helps our group carry on its programs that support our various endeavors in our parish and St. Andrew Country Day School. Thank's again!!!

Living Rosary Monday, Oct.4th, 7pm

Please join the St. Andrew's Parish at it's Living Rosary Monday evening at 7pm in McNulty Hall.  Families with children can be assured of being home by 8pm we are told. Aptly sponsored by the Marian Ministries of the parish and refreshments will be served afterwards.

Blessing Of Your Pets

Continuing the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi you can bring your pet(s) to the Lowell Ave. parking lot at 3pm Sunday, Oct. 3rd for this annual event celebrating the life of St. Francis. Dogs, cats, rabbits, lizards, etc. are welcome.

Please don't bring any chickens as we don't want them to see the signs for Wednesday's Chiavetta's Chicken Dinner starting at 4pm. Tickets are still available in the rectory office.

Garden outside of the Cathedral of St. Francis, Assisi, Italy.

New Parish Website is Launched

This weekend marks the official launch of our parish website, St. Andrew's Parish, Kenmore. Several people have worked long and hard to get the site up and running and we at the parish Holy Name Society welcome the entire parish into the wonderful world of cyber-evangelization and information. Throughout the parish site you can learn about all the services St. Andrew's has to offer, it's many and various organizations, the parish calendar, upcoming events, etc.

In addition to subscribing to our Holy Name site through the RSS feed located in your browser's address line you can also keep up with our group on the new parish website.  Also please remember that tickets for our Chiavetta's Chicken Dinner are now available at the rectory office for $8.00. See you there.

Tickets Go On Sale Friday, 9/24

Tickets for the Oct 6th Chiavetta's Chicken Dinner from 4 - 7 pm, Oct. 6th in McNulty Hall go on sale at the rectory office Friday, Sept. 24th. They're only $8.00 for the best chicken dinner at Elmwood & Sheridan that night. Please join us.

Canisius College A D Speaks to Holy Name

Canisius College Athletic Director Bill Maher was the guest speaker at Monday night's Holy Name Society meeting in McNulty Hall. Maher spoke about the school's long history in college athletics and in particular about the upcoming basketball season in which the team will showcase five graduated seniors.

The meeting was highlighted by several members who made it back despite serious illness and we were happy to have them back in our fold. Pastor, Msgr. Richard Siepka spoke briefly thanking the group for its continued support for the parish.

A brief excerpt of Maher's talk can be viewed below.

General Meeting Tonight

Sept. Gen'l Meeting Tonight: The 1st general meeting of the year is at 7:30pm tonight in McNulty Hall. A Canisius College rep will be discussing the upcoming basketball season hopes followed by Monday Night Football and a cookout. All men of the parish are welcome and bring a friend.

Coming to a table near you!

The chickens are coming! The chickens are coming! 4pm - 7pm Oct. 6th at McNulty Hall.

Upcoming Events Set for the Fall

At our board meeting this week the following schedule of events for the Fall were set on our calendar.
•Monday, Sept. 13th for the first general meeting of the year with a look at this year's Canisius College Basketball chances with a Griffin rep. 
•Early look at the year is:
• 9:30am Sunday, Sept. 12th, Holy Name Mass,
• Gen'l Meeting, on the 13th, 
•Wed. Oct. 6th, Chiavetta's BBQ, 4-7pm., •Oct. 11th, Gen'l Meeting
• Annual Craft Show Sun. Oct. 31st.


Hope to see you guys there!

Congratulations Jack & Barb

Congratulations to long-time member Jack Schlant and his wife Barb on the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary at today's 9:30 am Mass. May you have many more years together.

Passing

Prayers go out to member Frank Gubala on the death of his mother Veronica who is being waked today, July 21st, from 4 - 8 pm at the McAndrew Funeral Home, 32 John St., Akron, NY. The funeral is at 9:30 am Thursday, July 22nd at St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church in Akron 

Sympathies

Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to St. Andrew's Holy Name Society Board member Walter Webster on the death Monday of his mother Alice Webster. Mrs. Webster will be waked Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 from 2 - 4 pm & 7 - 9 pm at the D. Lawrence Ginnane Funeral Home, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY.

Male Bonding Can Mean A Healthy Lifestyle

Here's a post from today's Buffalo News that should encourage more membership in the St. Andrew's Holy Name Society or Holy Names anywhere. We always knew that getting together on a regular basis having some prayer, some good conversation and maybe a beer or two was a good thing. Now we have proof!
Click here.

14th Annual Summer Stag

The Annual Holy Name Stag is Saturday, Aug. 14th at tranquil Aqua Lane Park at the foot of Sheridan. Festivities commence at 1pm. There is a nominal charge($5.00) and beer, pop and food are included. Why wait until Sept. to socialize? Gentle breezes, tasty food and good fun guaranteed. All men of the parish are welcome. See you there!

No Board Meeting Tonight

Quite frankly "Don't believe everything you read!" There is no Holy Name Society board meeting this evening at 7pm or at any other time. The church bulletin was inaccurate yesterday. The board will meet again in August.

Happy Father's Day

Wishing a Happy Father's Day to our members who are fathers as well as Happy Father's Day to our spiritual fathers here at St. Andrew's. Msgr. Richard Siepka, Fr. Vince Ferraro and Fr. Bob Martin. Thanks!

RIP Barney Levinthal

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of longtime Holy Name member Barney Levinthal. Our Holy Name Wake Service will be held at 7:15pm, Monday, June 21st at the Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home, 3290 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY. His funeral Mass will be Tuesday, June 22nd at 9:15 am at St. Andrew's Church, Sheridan and Elmwood, Town of Tonawanda. May the perpetual light shine upon him. RIP

Elections Tonite! Celebrate Flag Day

Tonight is our last meeting of the year which means election of officers and our regular cookout. Don't forget to stay tuned here for summer updates and info regarding the Annual Summer Stag at Aqua Lane Park. Have a great summer.

Monthly Holy Name Mass Sunday 6/13 -9:30 am

Just a reminder that the monthly Holy Name Sunday Mass is this weekend on Sunday, June 13th at 9:30 am. Coffee and doughnuts social afterwards outside the Lowell doors weather permitting. If not we'll move it inside.

Remembrance!

This Sunday, June 6th, is the 66th anniversary of the D-Day invasion by allied troops on the Normandy beaches of France. It was that invasion that rang the eventual death knell to Hitler's control of Europe a year later in 1945.  This anniversary is a good day to remember and pray for the many who lost their lives during that heroic battle. (Photo of the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France by HNS member Dennis Golombek.)

Congratulations!

Congratulations go out today to our former pastor the Rev. John P. Mack Jr. who today is celebrating his 25th anniversary as a priest here in the Buffalo Diocese. Remember the next 25 years will be easier. God bless you!

Special Thanks

A special thank you to our members and others who served in our armed forces and our prayers to those who paid the ultimate price. God bless you all!

Board Meeting Monday

The May Holy Name Board Meeting is tomorrow May 24th at 7:30 pm in McNulty Hall. It is open to all Holy Name Members of the parish.

Golf Outing Reminder

If you want to play in the June golf outing on Sunday, June 6th at Chestnut Hills in Darien,NY give Dennis Egle a call soon at 876 - 6626. Lunch, golf, carts and dinner = a good time.

Next General Meeting

Our next general meeting is Monday, June 14th at 7:30 pm in McNulty Hall. The agenda calls for the annual election of officers for next year. It is also our annual cookout evening following the election. In as much as it also is Flag Day don't be surprised if some patriotic singing breaks out. After all, "Your a grand old flag, a high-flying flag." (with apologies to George M. Cohan.