Events

Travel arrangements by bus are available with an independent group departing from Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Lackawanna on Thursday morning, January 22 (2026) and returning Saturday evening, January 24 (2026).

The itinerary includes attendance at the Diocese of Arlington’s “Life is VERY Good” events.

To register or for more information, contact Maria Walker. (For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of December 7, 2025.)

Registration deadline: December 8, 2025.

Please note: the Diocese of Buffalo is not sponsoring a diocesan trip to the March for Life this year. If you are traveling to the March and would like to connect with others attending from Buffalo, contact the Respect Life Office at prolifeoffice [at] buffalodiocese.org or 716-847-2205.

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Based on the bulletin of December 7, 2025.

To celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God, we have a special Mass schedule. Therefore no early morning Daily Mass on Wednesday (December 31) and Thursday (January 1). Instead, please use the following schedule:

Solemnity of Mary, Vigil — Wednesday, December 31 (2025):

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

Solemnity of Mary — Thursday, January 1 (2026):

• St. Mary, Arcade at 9:00 am
• St. Aloysius, Springville at 10:00 am
• St. Joseph, Holland at 11:00 am

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Although Christmas Day 2025 is over, the following is preserved for history:

Christmas Vigil, December 24 (2025):

• St. Aloysius Church, Springville at 4:00 pm
• St. Joseph Church, Holland at 5:00 pm
• St. Mary Church, East Arcade at 7:30 pm
• St. Aloysius, Springville at 9:00 pm
• St. Mary Church, Arcade at 11:59 pm (Midnight Mass)

Christmas Day, December 25 (2025):

• St. Joseph Church, Holland at 9:00 am
• St. Aloysius Church, Springville at 10:00 am
• St. Mary Church, Arcade at 11:00 am

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Based on the bulletin of November 23, 2025.

St. Mary, Arcade — Thursday:

• St. Mary (Arcade) will have two penance services on Thursday, December 18 (2025):  3:00 pm  and  6:00 pm.

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St. Joseph, Holland — Wednesday Evening:

St. Joseph, Holland will have 6:00 pm Confession followed by Mass at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 17 (2025).

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Based on the bulletin of November 23, 2025.

Get your cookies, candies and favorite holiday recipes!

The St. Aloysius Altar Society’s Bake Sale will be Saturday, December 13 (2025) in St. Al’s Parish Hall (Springville) from 9:00 am — 4:00 pm.

Goodies can be dropped off Friday, December 12 (2025) from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm and again on Saturday from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.

Any questions, please call Jean Kessler.

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Based on the bulletin of November 23, 2025.

The CCCC family of parishes will offer three Masses this year (2025) in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, giving thanks to Almighty God.

Before Thanksgiving

• St. Joseph, Holland: Wednesday, November 26 (2025) at 6:30 pm

Thanksgiving Day

• St. Mary, Arcade (Main St.): Thursday, November 27 (2025) at 9:00 am
• St. Aloysius, Springville: Thursday, November 27 (2025) at 10:00 am

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Based on our full holiday season schedule for 2025.

Weekly Eucharistic Adoration was started in 1992 at Blessed Sacrament in Delevan, then moved to Sts. Peter and Paul, Arcade (now St. Mary Parish, Arcade) when Blessed Sacrament closed.

We have been blessed to host Eucharistic Adoration continuously for 33 years!

Please stop in to pray and adore, every Thursday and Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at St. Mary, Arcade (417 W. Main St.).

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Based on the bulletin of November 16, 2025.

Due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, the Knights of Columbus meetings have been changed to the 3rd week for these two months.

Consequently, the dates are going to be November 20th (2025) and December 18th (2025) at 7:00 pm in Arcade.

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Based on the bulletin of November 2, 2025.

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.

OLV Basilica invites you to an information session presented by Lynn Riker, Director of Community Outreach for Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo.

This session will include understanding the difference between Hospice and Palliative Care, when it’s appropriate, benefits to the patient and family, the conversation about how loved ones want to live in their last months, weeks and days, and much more.

When: Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 at OLV Basilica, 767 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, in the Community Room in the Lower Level, following the 12:10pm Mass.

RSVPs are appreciated but not required. (See bulletin of November 9, 2025 for contact info.)

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Based on the bulletin of November 9, 2025.

The Permanent Diaconate is a ministry of service, word, and charity in the Catholic Church. Deacons are ordained to assist the bishop and priests in proclaiming the Gospel, preaching, baptizing, witnessing marriages, visiting the sick and imprisoned, and serving those most in need. If you are a man of prayer with a heart for service between the age of 31 and 55 — married or single — who feels called to deepen your commitment to Christ and His Church, consider discerning the call to the diaconate.

Learn more about this vocation by attending an information session being held on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7 PM at Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave. Dunkirk, NY 14048.

If you have questions, or would like to learn more about upcoming informational session, or let us know you are coming, please contact Deacon Mark Hooper. (See bulletin of November 9, 2025 for contact info.)

You may also visit https://www.buffalodeacons.org to learn about deacons and the formation process.

“The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.” —
Matthew 20:28

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Based on the bulletin of November 9, 2025.

The St. Joseph Altar and Rosary Society will be holding their annual Christmas Bake Sale and Basket Raffle: December 7th, 2025 before and after Mass.

Tickets for the raffle will go on sale November 30, 2025.

Donations of baked goods for the sale will be gratefully accepted and should be brought to church December 7, 2025.

The Altar and Rosary Society meets every third Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm and we always begin our meetings with the recitation of the Holy Rosary.

New members are always welcome.

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Based on the bulletin of November 2, 2025.