The Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System puts you in charge of your fertility and family planning decisions. It is scientifically sound and morally acceptable. If you’re looking to achieve or avoid pregnancy, identify potential infertility issues or learn more about how your fertility works, please contact the Sisters Hospital Catholic FertilityCare™ Center of WNY at 716-862-1944. Introductory Sessions are held monthly.
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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
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!
Based on the bulletin of February 16, 2025 and the official flyer for Ash Wednesday 2025 at St. Mary’s.
Here is the document from the Diocese related to the closing of St. Mary’s East Arcade, which was mentioned at Mass the weekend of February 9, 2025. Please click the blue link below to view the document in PDF format.
“DECREE REDUCING THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY, EAST ARCADE AND ITS ASSOCIATED PROPERTY TO PROFANE BUT NOT SORDID USE”
Other documents from similar timeframe: Looking for the merger decrees recently issued? View Recent Merger Decrees
The BISON Children Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to economically eligible children in grades K-8.
New families can now apply for scholarships for the 2025-26 school year.
To start the process, families can complete a quick pre-application form online at bisonfund.org.
If selected in our lottery drawing, the scholarships can be used at any private grammar school in WNY.
The deadline to apply is March 31, 2025. The maximum award is $3,000.
For more information, contact Cindy McDonald — please see the bulletin of February 9, 2025 for specific contact info.
Based on the bulletin of February 9, 2025
The Cattaraugus Creek Catholic Community Bingo at St. Aloysius is in need of part-time volunteers to join our Bingo staff!
Adult volunteers are needed to help sell Bingo boards from 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm.
Our Bingo teams are made up of caring, generous volunteers from multiple local parish communities who work one Wednesday evening a month.
Our Bingo offers a fun, family-friendly event consisting of several games in addition to Bingo, such as Bell Jar Pull-Tabs, Lotto Tree, Queen of Hearts and free Kids’ Bingo.
Bingo at St. Aloysius is a profitable fundraiser for our CCCC Family of Parishes and is an enjoyable night-out for members of our surrounding communities.
Please contact Kelly Roth if you would like more information and/or to join our Bingo staff. (For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of February 2, 2025)
Thank you for your consideration and God bless!
Based on the bulletin of February 2, 2025.
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.
