Mentioned at Mass during the weekend of February 1-2, 2025, here are the parish merger decrees for St. Aloysius, St. John the Baptist and St. Joseph in PDF format.
Other document from similar timeframe: Looking for the decree reducing St. Mary East Arcade? View the Decree
World Day of Consecrated Life 2025 is on February 2, 2025.
Over 425 sisters and about 100 order priests and brothers minister to the people of God in our Diocese through prayer, presence and direct service.
As they continue their ministry to you, they ask for your prayerful support for them.
Based on the bulletin of January 26, 2025.
The Legion of Mary encourages everyone to check out the new Rosary in a Year, the #1 podcast in the world.
In Ascension Press’ Rosary in a Year podcast, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, guides listeners in a step-by-step journey that will change the way you pray.
By starting small and adding on over time, listeners will find themselves falling more in love with this powerful Marian devotion, becoming a source of grace for the whole world.
The podcast is free.
Once you get started, keep in mind that you are also welcome to join your local Legion of Mary in reciting the Rosary. We have meetings throughout the week at different locations in our diocese. Contact Irene or Tom for more information. For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of January 26, 2025.
Podcast info: ascensionpress.com/pages/the-rosary-in-a-year-podcast
Based on the bulletin of January 26, 2025.
Next weekend (January 25-26, 2025) our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection.
Funds from this collection provide food to the hungry, support displaced refugees and bring Christ’s love and mercy to vulnerable people here and abroad.
Next weekend, please give generously to the collection and reveal Christ’s love to those most in need.
Based on the bulletin of January 19, 2025.
A Sister of St. Francis, Saint Marianne Cope was canonized October 21, 2012.
She is the first Franciscan woman from North America to be canonized.
A woman of great valor, this beloved mother of outcasts spent her early years in central New York where she served as a leader in the field of health care, education and of her own congregation. Responding to a call to care for the poor sick on the then Sandwich Islands, she devoted 35 years to caring for those afflicted with Hansen’s disease on Kalaupapa, Molokai, Hawaii.
Based on the bulletin of January 19, 2025.
DIOCESE OF BUFFALO OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
Once again, our nation has seen immense widespread devastation caused by wildfires in Southern California. As fast-moving wildfires, fueled by high winds, continue to engulf neighborhoods in the Los Angeles area, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), the official domestic relief agency of the Catholic Church in the U.S., has launched a dedicated disaster relief donation campaign. All funds raised will assist those displaced or suffering because of the fires. One hundred percent of all donations will be allocated to Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, which will provide critical humanitarian relief to those most in need.
I am requesting parishes to take up a special emergency collection for Catholic Charities USA to assist in the response efforts to the fires and destruction. The wildfires have destroyed residential neighborhoods and driven more than 100,000 from their homes this week. Tragically, the death toll continues to rise. I know the generosity of our people and their deep care for those in need. I ask you to join me in continuing to offer prayers for families who have lost loved ones, are among those injured, those who have lost their homes and livelihood, and those that continue to work combating the fires and restore safety. Please be as generous as possible.
With assurances of my grateful and prayerful best wishes, I am
Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher
Bishop of Buffalo
Based on the bulletin of January 19, 2025. Edited for web – please see bulletin for original bulletin version.
In observance of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.’s federal holiday, the parish offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025.
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others’” — MLK Jr.
Let’s take the time on this day to do something for one of our brothers or sisters in honor of Dr. King.
Based on the bulletin of January 12, 2025.
The St. Aloysius Crafters have been busy again this past year.
They have made and donated 400 baby quilts, 440 teddy bears, 101 baby hats, and 22 baby afghans to South Buffalo Mercy, Sisters of Charity, Millard Fillmore Suburban, Kenmore Mercy, Bertrand Chaffee Hospitals and Well Now.
They have also donated 24 prayer shawls and 5 chemo caps to Roswell Park Cancer Center.
Thank you for your generosity.
Based on the bulletin of January 12, 2025.
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph all had to make sacrifices to accomplish the Will of God. Let’s all be open to the idea that God might call one of our children or grandchildren to serve the Church as a priest or religious sister. Let us never stand in the way of those whom God has called.
For help in discerning God’s will, contact Fr. Dave Baker* or visit buffalovocations.org
*For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of December 29, 2024.
Based on the bulletin of December 29, 2024.
“So much has changed since our founding in 1923, but one thing has remained a constant: just as we have for 100 years, Catholic Charities is here and ready to help – now.
If you have an urgent need or you or your family is facing a crisis situation, give us a call or visit ccwny.org to complete an online assistance form.
Help and HOPE are available.”
Based on the bulletin of December 29, 2024.
