Join us as we celebrate YOU, our wonderful volunteers! The Blessed Sacrament Parish Volunteer Appreciation Night will be on Saturday, October 13, 2018 in the Parish Center. The social begins at 5:15 and dinner will be served at 6 pm. Sign up today; reservations are due by October 1, 2018. Spouse or special guest welcome.… Continue reading Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
From the Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska He who knows how to forgive prepares for himself many graces from God. As often as I look upon the cross, so often will I forgive with all my heart. (Diary 390) My Response: O Jesus, as You hung upon the cross, You taught us how to forgive.… Continue reading Divine Mercy in My Soul
RCIA AND EVANGELIZATION In Matthews Gospel we "hear" the words of Jesus...."Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them....and "teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you...." (Mt. 28:19-20) Jesus did not ask His disciples to share His teachings with the world, He commanded them to go out and make new… Continue reading R.C.I.A. Corner
The 24th Annual Life Chain will take place on Respect Life Sunday, October 7th, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. All are invited to be a public witness to life in silent prayer. Stand with thousands of pro-lifers throughout the USA and bring your family and friends! The event will be held rain or… Continue reading Annual Life Chain
You are invited to join the “40 Days For Life” Fall Campaign, the largest Pro-Life mobilization in history, bringing together record numbers of prayer volunteers across all 50 states and all around the world to pray, fast and publicly stand for Life! Since the inception of our Buffalo campaign in 2007, many babies (and their… Continue reading 40 Days for Life
The Food Bank of Western New York recognized the volunteers of St. Faustina’s Gate, our Parish Food Pantry, with their annual HOPE Award of Excellence on Friday, September 14, 2108! The pantry is staffed by a dedicated group of individuals – this is a much deserved award! A photo of this award and the accompanying… Continue reading CONGRATULATIONS EXCELLENT VOLUNTEERS AT THE FOOD PANTRY!
Take note: Board Meeting on Monday, September 24, at 7 pm, in the Church Meeting Room, located off the Sacristy, behind the Choir Room (please note any member of the Society is very welcomed to attend—we are always looking for your advice and input). Next General Meeting is October 1st with a program on “The… Continue reading Altar & Rosary Society News
Christians are called to be disciples of Jesus, faithfully living His Word in their daily lives. The readings today remind us that discipleship is not always easy. Isaiah describes being beaten, insulted and spit upon because of his devotion to God. But rather than compromise his faith, Isaiah "set his face like flint" against those… Continue reading Faith Moment Reflection
WE KNOW ABOUT JESUS, BUT DO WE KNOW JESUS? We may know about Jesus from what we've studied or been taught or read about in the Scriptures, but do we KNOW Him? During the RCIA process, great emphasis is placed on Catechesis, on the teachings and traditions of the Church; while this is very important,… Continue reading R.C.I.A. Corner
FYI. For the past several years I have been invited by Polish Ministry Group at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlotte, NC, to preside over the Polish Day liturgies celebrating the feast day of Our Lady of Czestochowa. It included Confessions for an hour before and after Mass, a very solemn and very traditional Mass… Continue reading Pastor’s Interesting Tidbit
