Weather Update 1/13/24

Weather Update 1/13/24

Media Advisory

January 13, 2024

Statement from Bishop Michael Fisher

Many areas of Western New York will experience heavy snowfalls and drifting along with extremely high winds, bitter wind chills, and possible power outages.  These are dangerous and life-threatening conditions.  Please respect the travel bans in our communities.  In light of these dangerous conditions no one should put themselves or others at risk to attend Sunday Mass this weekend.

I have asked those parishes who have livestream capabilities to livestream their weekend Masses.  If you community has travel restrictions or dangerous weather conditions, do not attempt to attend Masses in person.  Use the livestream technology to spiritually connect with others in prayer.  Also, please check on neighbors who may be in need. 

Please join me in praying for our first responders, utility workers, hospital workers, and all those serving our communities during this storm.

                                                                                    Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher

                                                                                    Bishop of Buffalo

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Announcements: August 26-27

  • Parish Picnic 2023: Thank you to all who joined us for our St. Leo’s Parish Picnic and to the many dedicated volunteers who made this event such a success!
  • Maui Collection: As a community of faith, we are called to come together and provide support for our brothers and sisters in Hawaii, as they face a generational tragedy that has left them scarred for many years to come. This weekend, August 26th and 27th, we will be taking up a separate second collection at all Masses to assist them in this time of need. You can also make a tax-deductible contribution by visiting the following link: https://tinyurl.com/MauiCatholic. Thank you for your kind generosity.
  • Gerard Place Food Drive: Gerard Place is asking for our help to fill their food pantry which assists so many needy families dealing with poverty. Please leave your donations in the gathering space. Your kindness and prayers are greatly appreciated.
  • YAP (Young Adult Professionals): YAP will have a Burgers, Bonfire and Brews night next Tuesday, August 29th, in St. Benedict’s backyard. Young people ages 18-40 are welcome – come and bring a friend!
  • Faith Formation Registration: Registration forms have been emailed out to all last year’s participants for both St. Leo’s and St. Benedict and is available online. Anyone from the parish community is welcome to take part in Generations of Faith this year – especially any students and families with school age children. You can register here: https://forms.gle/pPhcFVRSbmExXvbu6.
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Announcements: August 12-13

  • Feast of the Assumption: This Tuesday, August 15th is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses are:
    Monday – 5:30 p.m. at St. Leo’s
    Tuesday – 7:00 a.m. at St. Benedict’s
    8:00 a.m. at St. Leo’s
    11:30 a.m. at St. Leo’s
    7:00 p.m. at St. Benedict’s
  • YAP – Young Adult Professionals: This Tuesday following the 7:00 p.m. mass for the Assumption at St. Ben’s there will be “Bonfire and Brews” in the rectory backyard. Young adults 18 – 40 are welcome and bring a friend.
  • Parish Picnic: Mark your calendars for St. Leo’s parish picnic on August 19th – beginning with an outside Mass at 4:00 p.m. – plenty of food and drink – a car show – games for the kids – Cornhole Tournament – come and bring a friend. Please bring a lawn chair for mass and festivities.
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Announcements: July 8-9

  • Meet the Pastor: On Monday, July 10th at 7 PM at St. Benedict’s. Father David Bellittiere, our new pastor, will lead us in a night of prayer, reflection, and adoration. He will also invite us to ask any questions about the family and the Road to Renewal. He would like this to be a time to get to know him and him to know us. We will end the evening with cookies, coffee, and fellowship. This will be open to everyone in our family of parishes, so invite a friend and come out to meet the pastor.
  • YAP:Summer Soiree & Mentorship Finale: RSVP HERE
    All young adults (18-40) are welcome to our Summer Soiree on Tuesday, July 11 at 6 PM in St. Benedict Rectory Backyard. Please RSVP by July 7th at yapbuffalo.com.
  • Parish Picnic: save the date for St. Leo’s Parish Picnic: Saturday, August 19th. More details will be coming soon.
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Announcements: June 24-25

  • Meet the Pastor: On Monday, July 10th at 7 PM at St. Benedict’s. Father David Bellittiere, our new pastor, will lead us in a night of prayer, reflection, and adoration. He will also invite us to ask any questions about the family and the Road to Renewal. He would like this to be a time to get to know him and him to know us. We will end the evening with cookies, coffee, and fellowship. This will be open to everyone in our family of parishes, so invite a friend and come out to meet the pastor.
  • YAP: All young adults aged 18-40 are welcome to Burgers, Bonfires & Brews: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM throughout the summer starting on June 27th in St. Benedict Rectory Backyard. No agenda – simply a time to gather and enjoy the summer!
  • St. Benedict Feast Day Celebration: July 11th is the Feast of St. Benedict, Patron Saint of St. Benedict parish and school community. We invite all to join us in a special feast day celebration at the 10 AM Mass this Sunday, July 9th followed by a light brunch. Let us join in prayer and celebration as a parish family!
  • Catholic Charities: As we near the culmination of Appeal 2023 in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith. With the campaign closing in less than a week, we remain short of this year’s goal of $9.5 million. If you have not submitted your contribution, we ask you to act now. Please help Catholic Charities continue to provide much needed services. You can go online, call Catholic Charities, or fill out the cards in the back of the church and mail them in. Let’s make this year a success – by putting us over the top. Thank you.

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Catholic Charities Appeal 2023

Catholic Charities: As we near the culmination of Appeal 2023 in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith. With the campaign closing in less than two weeks, we remain more than $800,000 short of this year’s goal of $9.5 million. If you have not submitted your contribution, we ask you to act now. Please help Catholic Charities continue to provide much needed services. You can go online, call Catholic Charities, or fill out the cards in the back of the church and mail them in. Let’s make this year a success – by putting us over the top. Thank you.