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Altar Society Meetings:

There will be an Altar Society Meeting in St. Al’s Parish Hall in Springville on Monday, September 29, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Baskets for the auction on Saturday, October 4, 2025 may be delivered that night by 7:30 pm.

Altar Society Dinner:

All women of the CCCC Family are invited to our opening dinner/meeting at the Apple Dumplin’ Restaurant on Rt. 219 on September 8th, 2025 at 5:00 pm.

Please make a reservation by leaving a message with Judy Pinelli at Jean Kessler. In lieu of payment for dinner please bring a cash donation for the Springville Food Pantry.

Altar Society Theme Basket Auction:

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4th, 2025.

The doors of the Parish Hall, Franklin Street, Springville will open at 9:00 am and drawings start at Noon.

We are looking for donations of baskets made up and/or new items donated. They may be dropped off at the Rectory, 190 Franklin Street, Springville during regular business hours or at the Parish Hall.

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Based on the bulletin of August 24, 2025. Please see the bulletin for contact info. Updated with an Altar Society meeting date based on the bulletin of September 21, 2025. 

Join your sisters in Christ at the upcoming Magnificat Women’s breakfast, morning of prayer, testimony and praise on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Joseph’s Country Manor, 275 Columbia Ave., Depew.

Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.; program ends at approximately 12:10 p.m.

Guest speaker will be Aliscia Krecisz, a joy-filled Catholic wife and mother who encountered the Holy Spirit in a new and amazing way in a hospital bed after receiving a frightening diagnosis at age 39.

Register online by September 5, 2025:  Visit Magnificat Website  (click on “Chapters,” select “NY,” then “Buffalo.”)

For questions or additional information, call Maureen Wilson. (For specific contact info, please see bulletin of August 24, 2025.)

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Based on the bulletin of August 24, 2025.

“Walking in Friendship with God: Pilgrims of Hope” at Notre Dame Retreat House, 5151 Foster Rd., Canandaigua.

The Men’s Retreat will be held on September 12-14 (2025); the Women’s Retreat on September 26-28 (2025).

Take time to rest, reflect and deepen your relationship with the Lord in the company of others on the journey.

For more information or to register, visit notredameretreat.org

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Based on the bulletin of August 17, 2025.

A Musical Reflection on Eucharistic Hymns:

“May We Become What We Receive – What the Eucharist is; What the Eucharist is for”

with Msgr. Paul Litwin on Tuesday, August 26 (2025) at 7:00 p.m. at Christ the King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr., Snyder, NY.

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Based on the bulletin of August 17, 2025.

On August 15th, 2025, Catholics around the world will celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Please note: There will be no morning Mass at St. Aloysius or St. Mary’s on August 14, 2025.

Vigil Masses – August 14, 2025

• 4:00 pm — St. Aloysius, Springville
• 5:00 pm — St. Mary, Arcade

Masses – August 15, 2025

• 7:30 am — St. Aloysius, Springville
• 12:00 noon — St. Mary, Arcade
• 6:00 pm — St. Joseph, Holland

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Based on the bulletins of August 3 & 10, 2025.

“Walking in Friendship with God: Pilgrims of Hope”

There is a couples retreat from August 22-24 (2025) at Notre Dame Retreat House, 5151 Foster Rd., Canandaigua, NY.

Strengthen your walk with God together:

• Personal prayer and reflection
• Confessions
• Spiritual direction
• Beautiful grounds with lake view

Reserve your spot today.

Learn more & register: Click here to visit Notre Dame Retreat House Website

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Based on the bulletin of August 3, 2025.

Summer Picnic Party for adults and children with disabilities!

When: Saturday, August 23 (2025) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where: St. Bernadette Church Parish Ministry Center, 5930 S. Abbott Rd., Orchard Park.

The indoor party will have a Bills theme.

Lunch provided and served at noon.

The facility is accessible including restrooms and a food chopper is available.

Contact Paula Potteiger to indicate how many people are in your group.

If you cannot attend but would like to donate a side dish or dessert, please let Paula know.

For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of August 3, 2025 or contact St. Bernadatte Parish Open Doors Ministry of Orchard Park.

This event is sponsored by St. Bernadette Parish Open Doors Ministry.

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Based on the bulletin of August 3, 2025.

The Knights of Columbus Council #5716 members meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm at St. Mary’s Church, 417 Main Street in Arcade.

This month’s meeting will be on August 28th, 2025.

Please contact Tom Farrell with any questions. (For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of August 3, 2025.)

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Based on the bulletin of August 3, 2025.