dinodiction

“I promise you, in the excessive mercy of my Heart that my all powerful love will grant to all those who receive Holy Communion on the first Friday for nine consecutive months, the grace of final repentance; they shall not die in my disgrace nor without receiving the sacraments; my divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in that last moment.”

Our Lord to St. Margaret Mary

How to complete the First Friday’s Devotion:

1. Receive Holy Communion on each First Friday.
2. The nine Fridays must be consecutive.
3. They must be made in honor and in reparation to His Sacred Heart.

Based on the bulletin of July 27, 2025.

Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both
humanity and the whole cosmos
in the sure expectation
of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever.
Amen

Based on the bulletin of July 20, 2025.

If parishioners would like to bring in fresh picked flowers from their garden, to be placed on the altar for Sunday Mass, at the Arcade worship site, please bring the flowers on any Friday, between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, and place them in the vase, which will be on the white card table, located left of the door as you enter the Church. Thank you!

Based on the bulletin of July 20, 2025.

Dear Catholic Community,

As we celebrate the conclusion of another successful school year, we are filled with joy and anticipation as we welcome our new Superintendent, Mrs. Joleen Dimitroff. Her leadership brings renewed hope for the future of Catholic education in our community.

Out recent strategic planning process has yielded a bold and inspiring vision: Forming Disciples in Catholic Schools. This vision challenges us to reimagine Catholic education in light of today’s social, demographic, and financial realities. It also outlines an ambitious timeline for implementation, one that Mrs. Dimitroff has thoughtfully reviewed with her team, outside advisors, and several parents.

From this consultation, two key insights have emerged:

1. We must be people of hope, embracing the opportunities for growth, innovation, and transformation before us.

2. We must also be realistic and discerning, ensuring we implement the plan on a timeline that supports lasting success.

In that spirit, I wish to communicate with you that while we are continuing to move forward with our aspirations stated in the strategic plan, the formal process related to NY State Education requirements and many other factors will push our timeline for full implementation out at least one year.

As our late Holy Father Francis and his successor, Pope Leo XIV, have reminded us, synodality is the call to journey together in a spirit of listening, dialogue, and prayer. I believe this delay provides a grace-filled opportunity to move forward deliberately and faithfully, building a strong foundation for the future—not just quickly, but wisely.

In the coming months, the Catholic Education Team will engage in meaningful conversations with key stakeholders to ensure the Strategic Plan is implemented with integrity and care.

To support this ongoing work, we have engage Avanti Advisors, who will assist us in nurturing the dialogue and preparation needed to plant the seed for long-term success.

Our new Strategic Plan can be found on our website: wnycatholicschools.org

Thank you for your continued faith, partnership, and support.

Catholic Education Team

Based on the bulletin of July 13, 2025.