It is with regret that we are informing you that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Diocese of Buffalo will not be traveling to the March for Life 2025 in Washington, D.C.
Please join us for a Vigil for Life Mass on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at 6:00 pm at St. Christopher Church 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
More details coming soon! May we stand together in peaceful and prayerful support for LIFE!
Based on the bulletin of January 5, 2025.
Masses in celebration of the Holy Day of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God for 2025:
Please note: the original version of this post, and the online bulletin, both had the incorrect location for 5:00 pm Tuesday Mass. The correct location: Tuesday 5:00 pm Mass is at Arcade Worship Site. (417 West Main St.)
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.
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.
A German and Austrian Christmas Markets and Cathedrals Pilgrimage from November 30 — December 10, 2025 with Fr. Peter Karalus.
Consider a very unique and special trip to celebrate Advent/Christmas 2025.
At this time of year, the towns and cities of Germany and Austria become a magical Christmas wonderland.
Each location on the itinerary offers a Christmas market filled with specialty foods, unique gifts, and a festive atmosphere.
Highlights include Cologne, Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Ob Der Tauber, Nuremberg, Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna.
Mass celebrated at significant shrines/cathedrals, and guided tours.
Stay in centrally located hotels so you can explore each of the stops at your own pace.
For full itinerary and online booking, visit the following link:
Information & Booking Page from Unitours
If you reserve by January 2, 2025, you will receive a $50 discount. It’s not too early to plan ahead.
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.
On Saturday, December 14, 2024 the Southern Tier Saxophone Quartet will present a free Christmas concert at 7:00 pm at St. Mary’s in Arcade. (417 West Main Street, Arcade)
This concert has become a yearly tradition for the quartet and has gained quite a following.
Music will include both Classical Christmas standards, Christmas Carols and traditional Christmas songs.
All are invited to attend!
Based on the bulletin of December 8, 2024.
The season of Advent is a time to repent of our sinfulness and return to the Lord.
To assist our parishioners to do so through the Sacrament of Penance, in addition to our regular schedule of confessions on Saturdays at 3:00 PM at St. Aloysius (Springville) and 4:30 PM at St. Mary’s (Arcade), we will also have…
Advent Penance Services: Thursday, December 19, 2024 at St. Mary’s, Arcade Worship Site.
When: First service at 3:00 PM, second service at 6:00 PM.
We encourage everyone to take advantage of these opportunities to prepare to celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ by being reconciled through the reception of the Sacrament of Penance.
Based on the bulletin of December 15, 2024.
? Our Masses for Christmas of 2024 will be as follows:
Based on the bulletin of December 1, 2024.
