Greetings everyone! Well, the Advent season is finally upon us and since the new church year begins…Happy New Year! This year of 2023 is Year A in the Sunday cycle of readings, which means we will be hearing from the Gospel of St. Matthew during the Sunday Masses. The Sunday cycle is a 3-year… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor!
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Greetings everyone! Well, as the month of October draws to a close, there are many things we might consider and act upon (other than buying more Halloween candy because, let’s face it…you or your loved ones ate all of it first!). October is a month specifically dedicated to Our Blessed Mother, under her title of… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
53rd Week Sunday Collection!
53rd Week Sunday Collection! My dear Parishioners, You have received numerous letters from me as you Pastor and shepherd of Blessed Sacrament Parish. However, this one is different and perhaps “out there”, but creative none the less. In order for our parish to continue to be an effective sign of Christ presence and continue to… Continue reading 53rd Week Sunday Collection!
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53rd Sunday Collection during the remainder of the year!! As part of our ongoing efforts to raise money for the roof, but also to meet everyday operating expenses, we are asking everyone to donate an extra week’s collection in the second half of October. This is a “53rd” week of the year collection and it… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
Heal our Land through Adoration!
Heal Our Land through Adoration! "If my people, who are called by name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land "– 2 Chronicles 7:14 Come and spend just one… Continue reading Heal our Land through Adoration!
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ROAD TO RENEWAL UPDATE I wanted to share some updated information about the Road to Renewal process. As many of you know and as we have announced before, Blessed Sacrament is part of Family number 17. This family groups us (Blessed Sacrament) with St. Paul’s in Kenmore, St. Andrew’s on Elmwood and Sheridan, St.… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
Pro-Life Committee
“Are you feeling called to give witness to your prolife convictions? Here is an upcoming opportunity to do so!! 1. Participate in the 40 days for Life Campaign…(September 28th-November 6th) Pray for one hour of your choice, in front of Buffalo’s most active abortion clinic. To sign up, call Karen at 716-421-8689 or go to… Continue reading Pro-Life Committee
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WELCOME BACK, FR. PETER! It is with great joy that we welcome back Fr. Peter after some weeks of rest, retreat, and reunion with family members and friends. Fr. Peter…we’re glad to have you back among us, once again, to enjoy your ministry, warmth, and humor! Thank you to everyone who kept Fr.… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
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Greetings friends! Well “Mass on the Grass,” last Sunday was rained out. It was probably for the best, considering the heat and humidity. Personally, I quite enjoy Mass inside the air conditioned church…Deo gratias! This weekend, we are especially grateful to have REV. DOUG MAY with us for the annual mission appeal collection! Fr. Doug… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
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Greetings friends! On Monday, August 15th we celebrate one of the greatest and most important feast days of Our Lady…Her glorious ASSUMPTION into Heaven, or Her most holy DORMITION (for any Eastern friends reading this). This day is a Holy Day of Obligation, meaning the faithful are required to come to Mass in celebration and… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor