Events

During the upcoming Lenten season of 2025, Fridays will bring two opportunities for Stations of the Cross: 12:00 noon in Springville, and 7:00 pm in East Arcade.

Fridays at Noon: Springville

The Stations of the Cross are a traditional Lenten devotion in which the faithful are invited to join in the steps of Jesus as he carries his cross, is crucified and laid in the tomb.

We invite everyone to pray this devotion each Friday of Lent, beginning Friday, March 7, 2025 through Friday, April 11, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at St. Aloysius Church, Springville. We hope you will join us.

Fridays at 7:00 pm: East Arcade

Stations of the Cross will be said at the East Arcade worship site each Friday at 7:00 pm during Lent, starting March 7, 2025.

Deacon Rick has a beautiful way of the Cross that will really set your heart in the right place for Lent.

All the CCCC Family are invited to come. Let us Worship.

If you have any questions, please call Betty Peplin.

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Based on the bulletin of March 2, 2025 and information from an organizer.

The Women in the New Evangelization “Anchored in Hope” Conference is November 1 (2025) at Our Lady of Victory.

If you are interested in helping, please call Tracey. For her contact info, please see the bulletin of February 23, 2025.

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Based on the bulletin of February 23, 2025.

Based on the February 23, 2025 bulletin:

Catholic Men’s Fellowship of WNY 23rd Annual Men’s Conference

Be Bold, Be a Disciple, Be a Man!

• When: Saturday, March 29, 2025
• Where: Cardinal O’Hara High School. 39 O’Hara Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150

The men of our community long to come together to be inspired by the Holy Spirit as we grow in faith, holiness and virtue.

As men, we are called to lead, guide and encourage each other to be the men God called us to be.

Go ahead and make the commitment, Be Bold, Be a Disciple, Be a Man!

This year’s twenty-third gathering features Father Larry Richards, an internationally acclaimed speaker from the Diocese of Erie.

Father Michael LaMarca, Pastor of the Roman Catholic Community of the Tonawanda’s will present the afternoon session.

The Conference will include early coffee and donuts, lunch, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Reconciliation and breakout sessions for discussion, fellowship and closing Mass.

Register online: cmfofwny.org

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Previous post, based on the December 29, 2024 bulletin:

The Catholic Men’s Conference of WNY will take place on March 29, 2025 at Cardinal O’Hara High School, 39 O’Hara Rd., Tonawanda NY.

The featured speaker will be Fr. Larry Richards.

Along with the speakers, confessions, adoration and breakout discussions will be offered.

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Based on the bulletins of February 23, 2025 (upper) and December 29, 2024 (lower).

Continue your journey to a deeper faith and relationship with God with the Cattaraugus Creek Catholic Community. Join us as we explore the Catholic faith with 2 exciting programs this Lent.

Catholicism: Journey Around the World and Into the Faith

In this video series, we’ll journey with Bishop Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries. From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda… from the glorious shrines of Italy, France, and Spain, to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City, the fullness of the Catholic faith. Journey deep into the Faith as you watch and discuss each episode.

Hosted by Deacon Jeff.

When: Tuesdays, beginning March 11 (2025), 9:00-10:30 am or 7:00-8:30 pm

Where: St. Aloysius Parish Hall, 190 Franklin St., Springville

Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told

In these videos, Fr. Michael Gaitley weaves a tapestry of wonder and beauty from the dramatic history of Poland, the transformative message of St. Faustina Kowalska, the prophetic apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, the powerful witness of St. Maximillian Kolbe, and the world changing papacy of Pope St. John Paul II. Come experience the consoling message of Divine Mercy.

Hosted by Deacon Rick.

When: Wednesdays, beginning March 12 (2025), 10:00-11:30 am or 7:30-9:00 pm

Where: St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 417 W. Main St., Arcade

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Based on the bulletin of February 16, 2025.

Along with Mass, St. Mary’s will be holding our annual Ash Wednesday Fish Fry on March 5, 2025!

Mass & Distribution of Ashes — March 5, 2025

• 7:30 am – St. Aloysius, Springville
• 12:00 noon — Arcade
• 6:00 pm — St. John, West Valley
• 7:00 pm — East Arcade

Fish Fry: St. Mary, Arcade — March 5, 2025

• View this flyer as a PDF

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Based on the bulletin of February 16, 2025 and the official flyer for Ash Wednesday 2025 at St. Mary’s.

Wedding Anniversary Mass — World Marriage Sunday, 2025

February 9, 2025
Mass at 10:30 AM

Saint Joseph Cathedral
50 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

As we celebrate World Marriage Sunday, The Diocese of Buffalo and The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo are happy to honor couples who will observe their 25th, 50th, 60th and 70th wedding anniversaries with a special Mass where couples will renew their marriage vows.

Registration is required by January 24, 2025.

To register: https://tinyurl.com/MarriageMassRSVP

For questions or more information, please contact Saint Joseph Cathedral. For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of January 26, 2025.

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Based on the bulletin of January 26, 2025.

Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Time: 11:30 am — 2:00 pm, or until sold out
Location: St. Aloysius Parish Hall, Springville NY

The St. Aloysius Chicken Dinner Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at St. Aloysius Parish Hall.

Dinner includes 1/2 chicken, salt potatoes, green beans, roll and butter and a cookie.

Pre-sale tickets will be available after the weekend Masses beginning next weekend (Jan. 25-26, 2025) inside the main doors of the church and during business hours at the rectory. [Refers to St. Aloysius church and rectory, most likely.]

Tickets will be available at the St. Aloysius parish hall on the day of the BBQ. [Unless sold out.]

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Based on the bulletins of January 19, 2025 and January 26, 2025.

Fr. Stephen Soares will lead this pilgrimage from September 1-11, 2025.

An informational meeting will be held on January 23, 2025 at 6:30 pm at Blessed Mary Angela Parish, Dunkirk.

If you have any questions, please call Fr. Soares. For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of January 5, 2025.

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Based on the bulletin of January 5, 2025.

It is with regret that we are informing you that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Diocese of Buffalo will not be traveling to the March for Life 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Please join us for a Vigil for Life Mass on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at 6:00 pm at St. Christopher Church 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150.

More details coming soon! May we stand together in peaceful and prayerful support for LIFE!

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Based on the bulletin of January 5, 2025.

Masses in celebration of the Holy Day of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God for 2025:

Tuesday, December 31, 2024:

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

Please note: the original version of this post, and the online bulletin, both had the incorrect location for 5:00 pm Tuesday Mass. The correct location: Tuesday 5:00 pm Mass is at Arcade Worship Site. (417 West Main St.)

Wednesday, January 1, 2025:

• 8:00 am — St. John the Baptist, West Valley
• 9:00 am — St. Mary, Arcade
• 10:30 am — St. Aloysius, Springville
• 11:00 am — St. Mary, East Arcade

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Based on the bulletin of December 29, 2024.