Save the date!
There will be a Horse Pull & Chicken BBQ at St. Mary’s East Arcade Worship Site on Sunday May 19, 2024.
Mark your calendars now and look for more details in the bulletin closer to May.
Based on the bulletin of March 10, 2024.
Events
Spring Basket Raffle at St. Jude (2024)
St. Jude’s Parish will hold a Spring Basket Raffle with drawings at a potluck supper on April 6th (2024) following the 5 pm Mass.
Everyone is invited to the potluck supper, but ticket holders need not be present to win.
Tickets will be available for purchase after Mass on Saturday, March 23rd (2024), and Saturday, April 6th (2024).
If you wish to donate a basket or other item for the raffle, please leave it in the church basement by March 16th (2024).
Please consider participating in this event to welcome spring.
Based on the bulletin of March 10, 2024.
St. Jude: Fundraising & Parish Council Meeting (2024)
There will be a fundraising committee meeting at St. Jude on Tuesday, March 19 (2024) at 6:00 pm.
All new ideas and support are welcome to keep our church running until it is sold. We are hopeful that won’t be anytime soon.
Following the fundraising meeting will be our Parish Council Meeting starting at 7:00 pm.
This is the best way to get information about what is currently going on in our parish as well as future events.
If you have any questions about the fundraising meeting please contact P. Feraldi and if you have an questions about the Parish Council meeting contact J. Sixt.
Based on the bulletin of March 10, 2024.
Lenten Activities (2024)
St. Mary (East Arcade)
- Life in the Eucharist series: God’s Love as Abiding Presence on Saturday, March 9, 2024. 10:00 am — 11:30 am.
St. John the Baptist (West Valley)
- Stations of the Cross on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm (2024)
- Praying the Sorrowful Mysteries on Sundays at 7:35 am (right before Mass)
St. Jude (Sardinia)
- Life in the Eucharist series: God’s Love as Transformation on Saturday, March 2, 2024. 10:00 am — 11:30 am.
- Stations of the Cross on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm (2024)
St. Aloysius (Springville)
- Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 12:00 noon (2024)
- Life in the Eucharist series: God’s Love as Mission on Saturday, March 16, 2024. 10:00 am — 11:30 am.
Based on the bulletin of March 3, 2024.
Shroud of Turin Presentation! (2024)
Event: Shroud of Turin Scholar Presentation
Time: 6:30 PM
Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Location: St. Mary’s — Arcade (417 West Main St, Arcade, NY)
The Shroud of Turin is like the ‘Rosetta Stone of Life.’ Understanding the anomalous scientific data from this mysterious cloth is revealing some extraordinary clues. This evidence could even rival Darwin’s theory of evolution! Come explore with us, Jeffrey Skurka and Catherine C. Osborn, this Lenten Season the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus using the Shroud of Turin as a guide. Discover how the foolishness of God, which is wiser beyond any human comprehension, is silencing the scientific wisdom of even the staunchest critics. Bring your curiosity and questions, and prepare to be amazed because you have never seen the Shroud of Turin explained like this before!
All are invited and there is no admission fee.
Catholic Men’s Conference (Tonawanda, NY – 2024)
The 2024 WNY Catholic Men’s Conference will be held on Saturday, March 9 (2024) at Cardinal O’Hara High School, (39 O’Hara Rd, Tonawanda, NY) from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.
This year’s theme is ‘This Is My Beloved Son, Listen To Him.”
There will be talks by Deacon John Gaulin, a nationally renowned speaker, and Father Brian Zielenieski who will encourage and energize us with the mission Christ gave us.
Also presenting is Mark Price as St Peter.
Lunch provided.
Info and Registration: cmfofwny.org
Based on the bulletin of February 25, 2024.
Lenten Series: Life in the Eucharist (2024)
Our Cattaraugus Creek Catholic Community will be coming together during Lent to grow together through the series “Life in the Eucharist”.
Each week is an exciting and unique way to grow our faith.
Times
Each event runs from 10:00 am – 11:30 am.
Dates (2024)
- February 17 — Arcade
- February 24 — West Valley
- March 2 — Sardinia
- March 9 — East Arcade
- March 16 — Springville
Based on the bulletin of December 31, 2023.
Help for Your Marriage (2024)
Do you feel alone?
Are you frustrated or angry with each other?
Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times.
For more information call (716) 474-9371
or visit HelpOurMarriage.org
The next weekend is January 26-28, 2024.
Please register by January 3, 2024.
Space is limited. All calls are confidential.
Based on the bulletin of December 24, 2023.
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (January 1, 2024)
Every year, on January 1st, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary and her unique role as the Mother of the Son of God during the Christmas season.
Due to January 1, 2024 being a Monday, the Solemnity is not a holy day of obligation this year, but we are inviting everyone to join in our celebration of this feast at Mass.
The Masses for that day will be at:
- St. Mary’s, Arcade Worship Site — 8:30 A.M.
- St. Aloysius, Springville — 7:00 P.M.
We hope you will join us in honor and celebration of this important feast of Our Lady.
Based on the bulletin of December 31, 2023.
Diocese’s Wedding Anniversary Mass (2024)
The Diocese of Buffalo and The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo wishes to honor couples who will observe their 25th, 50th, 60th and 70th wedding anniversary with a special Mass where couples will renew their marriage vows.
This Mass will take place at St. Joseph Cathedral located at 50 Franklin Street in Buffalo.
Registration is required; please contact our parish secretary to register. The deadline to register is Friday, January 12, 2024.
For any questions or information contact The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo at 716-847-8373.
Based on the bulletin of December 31, 2023.
