Principles Classes from Christendom College help you uphold your Catholic beliefs and see the world through the light of Truth.
Principles Classes are made free to you thanks to patrons in our growing Principles Society of Christendom College.
Classes are taught by outstanding professors who make an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.
You can visit getprinciples.com to register and see the available classes and lectures.
Based on the bulletin of December 29, 2024.
Catholic Education… It’s everything you value!
We are excited to share a message of hope and renewal for Western New York’s Catholic Elementary Schools. Like other Dioceses across the country, we have faced challenges; yet, through the collaboration of hundreds of people who are passionate about Catholic education, we are launching a strategy to ensure a brighter and stronger future for our schools.
Our Catholic schools will remain rich in tradition and academic excellence, wrapped in a Christ-centered, safe, and welcoming community. Throughout 2025, we’ll share more exciting news.
We are currently searching for a Diocesan Superintendent to lead our future strategy. Please spread the word.
Interested in being part of this exciting movement? Enroll your students or apply to join our highly qualified and dedicated team of educators at:
https://www.wnycatholicschools.org
Based on the bulletin of December 22, 2024.
As we prepare to celebrate the annual solemnity of Christmas, the Birth of Jesus Christ, we remember the event that changed everything for us. The arrival of ‘Emmanuel,’ the God made human, we rejoice that salvation has come and brought us peace, hope, and joy. This year, as we continue to adapt to the changes in our community parishes through the Road to Renewal, and come together as the Cattaraugus Creek Catholic Community, let us embrace the changes to our routines and familiar ways of operating, guided by the Holy Spirit, in anticipation of a larger family that more effectively uses our gifts and talents to fulfill the mission to bring the Gospel message of God’s love, mercy and care to the people throughout our area. We all know of the difficulties that accompany change, but Christmas reminds us of the great benefits that change can offer as well.
One thing that has not changed is the generous spirit and work of the many people in our parishes who help to create the beautiful environment of our worship spaces at this time of year, the liturgical ministers and musicians who help us offer praise to God, the people who organize our efforts to reach out to those in need, and those who work with our youth and children to help them grow in faith in the Christ child, Jesus. Of course, there are many others who work behind the scenes to keep our buildings in shape and dedicate themselves to keeping our parishes running smoothly. To all the generous volunteers and staff members, thank you!
On behalf of all of us throughout the Cattaraugus Creek Catholic Community, especially Father Al Osiander, Deacon Jeff Forster, Deacon Rick Mackiewicz and myself, we offer our prayers and wishes for you and your families to experience a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed and Happy New Year!
Father Dan Fawls
From the bulletin of December 22, 2024.
The Pioneer Giving Tree Program which supports the Pioneer School District is asking for donations and sponsorships to provide and meet the increased needs of the community it serves.
Any donations are welcome, and sponsorship costs are:
(per student)
If you are able to help, please mail a check made out to “Pioneer Giving Tree” to the following address:
Pioneer Giving Tree Program
c/o Pioneer Central School District
County Line Road, PO Box 639
Yorkshire, NY 14173
We are grateful for any support you can share.
Based on the bulletin of December 1, 2024.
Due to the winter weather this weekend (November 30 — December 1, 2024), our Parish Family has canceled Masses in Arcade, East Arcade and West Valley.
Masses in Springville are still on for those wishing to attend — but please note that Bishop Fisher has issued a dispensation, so there is no obligation to attend Mass for those of us affected by this winter weather.
Please note! Bishop Fisher has issued a dispensation, and Fr. Dan says that no one should put their health or well-being at risk to attend Mass this weekend.
May God bless everyone this weekend.
Please note: It turns out that the info below isn’t about the St. Mary’s giving trees…For the St. Mary’s trees, please refer to the instructions that came with your tag. Sorry for the confusion, — The website admin
The [St. Aloysius] Altar Society is coordinating our annual Angel Giving Tree project this year. This starts at the beginning of Advent.
If you wish to participate, we ask that you take a name from the basket in front of the tree, purchase the wishes on that tag, bring the gifts backed wrapped and the tag securely attached to the gift.
Please place an angel on the tree when you take the tags and watch our tree fill in with the angels.
We ask that you please return the wrapped gifts by Sunday December 14, 2024.
Again, please remember to attach the colored tags securely to the gifts.
Thank you for being angels to members in our communities.
Based on the bulletin of November 10, 2024.
Thankful.
As we look toward celebrating Thanksgiving, we find a renewed sense of gratitude – thankful for the people, places, opportunities and blessings in our day-to-day lives.
Catholic Charities would like to take this chance to offer our sincere thanks to all who support us.
Because of your support, we can continue to be a beacon of HOPE to those in need across Western New York. Thank you!
If someone you know needs help, go to ccwny.org or call 716-218-1400.
Based on the bulletin of November 24, 2024.
The Bread of Life Outreach Center in Colden is looking for substitute drivers to pick up food donations from Wegmans on McKinley Dr. or food orders from Save A Lot and drop them off at the pantry.
Cardinal Angelo De Donatis said when you feed the hungry you are “in a sense making a pilgrimage to Christ present in them.”
One day a month can be life changing.
Please call Tracey if you would like to find out how you can help. For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of November 3, 2024.
Bread of Life Outreach services the Southtowns area.
Based on the bulletin of November 3, 2024.
Please note: Our Parish Offices will be closed on November 11, 28 and 29 (2024) so our staff can enjoy holiday time with their families.
Based on the bulletin of November 10, 2024.
St. John’s Clothes Closet is now accepting only clean fall and winter clothing in good condition. Thank you to all who so generously donate.
Based on the bulletin of November 10, 2024.
