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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.

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Announcements: June 17-18

  • YAP Bowl-a-Thon for Catholic Charities: Thanks to everyone who made our Bowl-a-Thon for Catholic Charities a success. Your generosity and participation raised over $2,500 for this year’s appeal.
  • St. Benedict Golf Tournament: the Kara Stein Memorial golf tournament will be held Friday, July 14th. You can register online here: St. Benedict Golf Tournament RegistrationEvery swing of your club helps support our school in memory of Kara, one of our teachers who passed away this year.
  • Eighth Grade Graduation: This Tuesday evening our eighth graders (from St. Benedict’s) will be graduating – please remember to keep them in your prayers as they move on to high school. May the Lord bless and guide them in the years ahead.
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Announcements: May 27-28

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  • YAP Bowl-a-Thon: fun for all ages! Our YAP group is hosting its second Bowl-a-Thon for Catholic Charities. Last year over 100 people participated and we raised $2,000 – help us make this year bigger and better!
    • Registration: $15/person – includes 3 games of bowling, shoes, pizza & pop. All ages welcome! You can register online here and pay at the door or pay online.
    • Sponsors: We are looking for sponsors for the event – we have several levels of sponsorship available, you can sponsor us online here. With any questions, please contact Andrew at apitisi@saintbenedicts.com.
  • St. Leo the Great Golf Tournament: Will be having its annual Golf Tournament this year on Saturday June 3rd beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Dande Farms in Akron. Go to the parish website for further information and to register: https://stleothegreatamherst.com/event/st-leo-the-great-parish-annual-memorial-golf-tournament-2/
  • Priest Convocation: Once again, this year St. Leo’s and St. Benedict’s will be hosting the annual Priest Convocation from Tuesday, June 6th through – Thursday, June 8th. The theme for our convocation is “The Power of Hope and Vision.” This is a crucial time for all of us throughout the eight counties of our Diocese, particularly as we continue to embark on our Road to Renewal. We ask for your prayers for our Bishop and priests as we gather in fellowship under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
  • Summer Office Hours: Beginning Tuesday, May 30th the parish offices for both St. Benedict’s and St. Leo’s will go to summer hours 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. In addition, the offices will be closed this Monday for Memorial Day.
  • Rosary: After all the Masses on the weekend during the month of May the rosary will be prayed. Everyone is invited to stay to honor Our Lady.
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Announcements: May 6-7

  •  🙏 Sacraments: Confirmation is this Saturday, May 6th at the 5 PM Mass at St. Benedict with Bishop Cunningham. First Holy Communion is May 7th at the 11 AM Mass at St. Leo the Great. Please keep our young people in your prayers! 
  • 🍼 Annual Mother’s Day Baby & Toddler Collection is May 7th-14th supporting the Gerard Place Healthy Mom & Baby Program. Items needed are: diapers size 4 & up, pull ups, baby wipes, baby formula, diaper rash ointment, baby cereal, toddler snacks including juice, fruit cups, applesauce, granola bars, etc. Your donations are very much appreciated. Thank you from the Respect Life Committee!
  •  🌹 May Crowning: Please join us for the Crowning of Our Lady by our First Holy Communicants this Sunday, May 7th at the 11 AM Mass. You are also welcome to honor Mary by placing a flower at her feet. We also invite you to recite the Rosary with us to honor Our Mother during the Marian month of May after each of the weekend masses. 
  • 🥞 Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, May 7th from 9 AM – Noon at St. Leo the Great in the Parish Center – first 60 ladies will receive a rose! Breakfast: $12, Kids’ Breakfast (children under 10): $5, Children under 4: free. Tickets available at the door or online here: https://stleothegreatamherst.com/event/pancake-breakfast-10/
  • 💙 Young at Heart: next meeting is Wednesday, May 10th at 1 PM in the St. Leo the Great Parish Center. Join us for our 3rd Annual Senior Olympics is back by popular demand. More challenges and more laughs as we test where your hidden talents. New members welcome. Questions? Contact our president, Giovanna Ferraina 716-912-0874.
  • 🇵🇱 Polish Heritage Night: Saturday, May 13th at St. Leo’s Parish Center doors open at 5 PM and dinner will be served at 6 PM. Adults: $20 presale/$25 at the door, Children 5-12: $10, Children under 5: free. Polish food and dancing – come and bring a friend. Pre-sale tickets available at St. Leo’s parish office and online here: https://stleothegreatamherst.com/event/polish-heritage-night-2/
  • ⛳️ St. Leo the Great Annual Memorial Golf Tournament is back on Saturday, June 3rd at Dande Farms Golf Club in Akron, NY. Cost is $130 per person and includes 18 holes of golf with card, use of driving range and putting green, and Steak lunch. Registration forms are in the back of the church and at the parish office. Questions? Call 716-835-8905.
  • WNY Festival Chorus Spring Concert at St. Benedict: “Music Changes the World” – this Friday, May 5th at 7 PM at St. Benedict Church. Tickets are $10 at the door, children 10 and under are free. This program features themes of unity, diversity, and peace in an ever-changing global community.
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Announcements: April 29-30

  • 🙏 Sacraments: Confirmation is May 6th at the 5 PM Mass at St. Benedict with Bishop Cunningham. First Holy Communion is May 7th at the 11 AM Mass at St. Leo the Great. Please keep our young people in your prayers! 
  •  🌹 May Crowning: Please join us for the Crowning of Our Lady by our First Holy Communicants on May 7th at the 11 AM Mass. You are also welcome to honor Mary by placing a flower at her feet. We also invite you to recite the Rosary with us to honor Our Mother during the Marian month of May after each of the weekend masses. 
  • 🥞 Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, May 7th from 9 AM – Noon at St. Leo the Great in the Parish Center – first 60 ladies will receive a rose! Breakfast: $12, Kids’ Breakfast (children under 10): $5, Children under 4: free. Tickets available at the door or online here: https://stleothegreatamherst.com/event/pancake-breakfast-10/
  • 💙 Young at Heart: next meeting is Wednesday, May 10th at 1 PM in the St. Leo the Great Parish Center. Join us for our 3rd Annual Senior Olympics is back by popular demand. More challenges and more laughs as we test where your hidden talents. New members welcome. Questions? Contact our president, Giovanna Ferraina 716-912-0874.
  • 🇵🇱 Polish Heritage Night: Saturday, May 13th at St. Leo’s Parish Center doors open at 5 PM and dinner will be served at 6 PM. Adults: $20 presale/$25 at the door, Children 5-12: $10, Children under 5: free. Polish food and dancing – come and bring a friend. Pre-sale tickets available at St. Leo’s parish office and online here: https://stleothegreatamherst.com/event/polish-heritage-night-2/
  • Virtual Workshop on Toxic Positivity & Spiritual Bypassing – Tuesday, May 2nd at 7 PM. Hanine Hajnasr leads a virtual workshop on toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing. Sign up here: https://stbensandleos.flocknote.com/signup/120969
  • VBS 2023 Registration is open! Vacation Bible School 2023: Power Up with God’s Grace – July 31 – August 4, 2023, 8:45am until 12 noon at St. Benedict Church. Registration available online here: https://forms.gle/uZudLJU45x1i4rAVA
  • ⛳️ St. Leo the Great Annual Memorial Golf Tournament is back on Saturday, June 3rd at Dande Farms Golf Club in Akron, NY. Cost is $130 per person and includes 18 holes of golf with card, use of driving range and putting green, and Steak lunch. Registration forms are in the back of the church and at the parish office. Questions? Call 716-835-8905.
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Announcements: April 15-16

  • Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, May 7th from 9:00 – Noon at St. Leo the Great in the Parish Center – First 60 ladies will receive a rose!
  • Polish Heritage Night: Saturday, May 13th – St. Leo’s Parish Center doors open at 5:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:00. Polish food and dancing – come and bring a friend.
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Announcements: March 25-26

  • Shared Supper: This year for our Holy Thursday Shared Supper, we are doing a potluck dinner – starting at 5:30 PM in the parish center at St. Leo’s. Please a bring to dish to pass – there will be sign-up sheets in the gathering area the next few weeks to write in what you’re bringing and how many people are coming. You can also sign up online here or by calling the parish office.
  • Vicariate Lenten Lecture Series: Andrew Pitisi, Pastoral Associate of Evangelization and Catechesis at St. Benedict, will speak about conversion on Monday, March 27th at 7:30 PM at St. Leo the Great. 
  • Stations of the Cross: Each Friday at 7 PM in the Church.
  • Fish Fry: Each Friday during Lent at St. Leo’s. Join for the best Fish Fry in the universe. You can order pre-sale here: https://stleothegreatamherst.com/event/fish-fry-dinner-5/ or buy at the door – dine in or take out.
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Announcements: March 18-19

– Penance Service: we have a Lenten Penance Service this Saturday, March 18th at 11 AM at St. Benedict’s.
– Lenten Wednesdays: Confessions at 6 PM and Mass at 6:30 PM.
Stations of the Cross: Each Friday at 4 PM at St. Benedict’s and 7 PM at St. Leo’s.
Vicariate Lenten Lecture Series: Andrew Pitisi, Pastoral Associate of Evangelization and Catechesis at St. Benedict, will speak about the journey of Sinner to Saint of St. Paul the Apostle on Monday, March 20th at 7:30 PM at St. Timothy’s, 565 E. Park Drive, Tonawanda.
Fish Fry: Each Friday during Lent at St. Leo’s. Join for the best Fish Fry in the universe. You can order pre-sale here: https://stleothegreatamherst.com/event/fish-fry-dinner-4/ or buy at the door – dine in or take out.
Shared Supper: This year for our Holy Thursday Shared Supper, we are doing a potluck dinner – starting at 5:30 PM in the parish center at St. Leo’s. Please a bring to dish to pass – there will be sign-up sheets in the gathering area the next few weeks to write in what you’re bringing and how many people are coming.
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Announcements: March 4-5

  • Collection for Turkey and Syria: Last weekend we took a separate collection for the people of Turkey and Syria. If you would still like to contribute, you can place your donation in an envelope in the collection basket and mark it for Turkey and Syria Relief. Your concern and generosity are a blessing. Online giving available.
  • Canned Goods for Lent: Once again this year we are asking everyone to considering bringing canned good to the weekend masses throughout Lent – for those in most need.
  • First Communion Learning Session: Sunday, March 5th starting with 10 AM Mass at St. Ben’s until 12:30 PM.
  • Stations of the Cross: Each Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the Church.
  • Vicariate Lenten Lecture Series: Maria Chomicka, Pastoral Associate of Liturgy and Communications and Music Director at St. Benedict, will speak on the life of Dorothy Day. The lecture will be on Monday, March 6th at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace in Clarence. No cost! No reservations required! Come and bring a friend!
  • Fish Fry: Each Friday during Lent – here at St. Leo’s. Join for the best Fish Fry in the universe and help support our parish.
  • Young at Heart: Young at Heart is Wednesday, March 8 at noon in the Parish Center for our St. Joseph’s Table Pot Luck Luncheon. Doors open at 11:15am. Reservation required.  
  • Easter Choir: Anyone interested in singing in our Easter Choir – please see Melissa after Mass this weekend. All are welcome.
  • Lent Retreat: save the date for our Lenten Evening of Reflection – Wednesday, March 15th at 7 PM. Our speaker is Amy Betros, Co-Founder of St. Luke’s Mission. 
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Announcements: February 25-26

  • Collection for Turkey and Syria: This weekend there will be a separate special second collection for the people of Turkey and Syria. Your offerings will be used to bring relief to these devastated nations. Your generosity will truly be a grace of comfort.
  • Canned Goods for Lent: Once again this year we are asking everyone to considering bringing canned good to the weekend Masses throughout Lent – for those in most need.
  • Easter Choir: Anyone interested in singing in our Easter Choir – please see Melissa after Masses this weekend. All are welcome.
  • Fish Fry: Each Friday during Lent from 4 – 7 PM – here at St. Leo’s. Join us for the best Fish Fry in the universe and help support our parish. $16 pre-sale/$18 at the door. You can purchase online here.
  • Stations of the Cross: Each Friday at 7 PM in the Church.
40 Day Lent Challenge – Week 1Day 5 (Monday): Take 5 minutes of silence during the day.
Day 6 (Tuesday): Look out the window until you find something of beauty you had not noticed before.
Day 7 (Wednesday): Give items of clothing to charitable organizations.
Day 8 (Thursday) : No Whining Day (and no whining about not whining).
Day 9 (Friday): Perform a random act of kindness.
Day 10 (Saturday): Buy non-perishable foodstuffs and donate to a local food bank or shelter.
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Announcements: February 18-19

  • Collection for Turkey and Syria: Next weekend there will be a separate special second collection for the people of Turkey and Syria. Your offerings will be used to bring relief to these devastated nations. Your generosity will truly be a grace of comfort.
  • Lent: Begins next Wednesday – Masses: 8 AM, 11:30 AM, 6:30 PM (St. Leo’s); 7 AM, 12 PM, 7 PM (St. Benedict); Additional distribution of ashes (St. Benedict): 7:30 – 10 AM, 12:30 – 3 PM, 5 – 7 PM. See our flyer below for our Lenten schedules.
  • Lent Booklets: After Mass this weekend the ushers will be passing out Lenten Booklets for each family. We would like to thank once again one of our parishioners for purchasing them for both parishes – please say a prayer for this person.
  • Canned Goods for Lent: Once again this year we are asking everyone to considering bringing canned good to the weekend Masses throughout Lent – for those in most need.
  • Easter Choir: Anyone interested in singing in our Easter Choir – please see Melissa after Masses this weekend. All are welcome.
  • Meat Raffle: Saturday, February 18, doors open at 6 p.m. – tickets are: $8 advance, $10 at the door, $56 for a table of 8. Ticket includes: beer, wine, pop, water. You can purchase tickets at the parish office, at the door or online here.
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Announcements: February 4-5

YAP (Young Adult Professionals) Retreat: Young adults are invited to “find rest” on a day of retreat on Saturday, February 11th from 9:30 am – 6:00 p.m. at the UB Newman Center. A day for personal prayer, nature walks, music, Reconciliation, adoration, and Mass. Registration is free, you can register online here: https://forms.gle/oXEm7GiAF7rzMm8A9
Spaghetti Dinner: St. Leo’s will be having its annual Spaghetti Dinner this Sunday, February 5 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at our Parish Center. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, dessert, and rolls. You can dine-in or take out. Tickets available parish office, at the door or online. See bulletin for details.
Dare to Dream: All it takes is one ticket to win! Help support St. Benedict School by purchasing to possibly win $10,000. Tickets are available at the parish office, school office, and online here
Men’s Group: next meeting is February 9th at 7 PM at St. Benedict Church. 
Meat Raffle: Saturday, February 18, doors open at 6 p.m. – tickets are: $8 advance, $10 at the door, $56 for a table of 8. Ticket includes: beer, wine, pop, water. You can purchase tickets at the parish office, at the door or online here.
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Announcements: January 28-29

  • First Reconciliation Meeting – this Sunday, January 29th – starts with 9 AM Mass followed by a session in the parish hall until 11:30 AM. 
  • YAP (Young Adult Professionals) Events: Skate & Sip tonight at 7 PM at Canalside. “Find Rest” Retreat coming up on February 11th. Free registration here: https://forms.gle/oXEm7GiAF7rzMm8A9
  • Spaghetti Dinner: St. Leo’s will be having its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, February 5 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at our Parish Center. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, dessert, and rolls. You can dine-in or take out. Tickets available parish office, at the door or online. See bulletin for details.
  • Dare to Dream: All it takes is one ticket to win! Help support St. Benedict School by purchasing to possibly win $10,000. Tickets are available at the parish office, school office, and online here
  • Men’s Group: next meeting is February 9th at 7 PM at St. Benedict Church. 
  • Meat Raffle: Saturday, February 18, doors open at 6 p.m. – tickets are: $8 advance, $10 at the door, $56 for a table of 8. Ticket includes: beer, wine, pop, water. You can purchase tickets at the parish office, at the door or online here.
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Announcements: January 14 – 15

  • Italy Pilgrimage: It is now or never to sign up for the upcoming eleven-day trip to Italy – April 24th – May 4th. Please consider joining us for a lifetime experience. Venice – Padua – Florence – Assisi and of course the Eternal City of Roma. See the bulletin for details and contact the office to sign up. Pasta on the pastor – at Rome’s best ristorante.
  • Spaghetti Dinner: St Leo’s will be having its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, February 5 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at our Parish Center. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, dessert, and rolls. You can dine-in or take out. Tickets available parish office, at the door or online. See bulletin for details.
  • Dare to Dream: All it takes is one ticket to win! Help support St. Benedict School by purchasing to possibly win $10,000. Tickets are available at the parish office, school office, and online here
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Announcements: December 31 – January 1

  • Christmas Greetings: It was a Christmas like no other and we pray that everyone was able to weather the blizzard and celebrate with loved ones whether near or far. We extend our continued prayers for the blessings of Christmas for you into the New Year.

    Our Parishioners are always generous for our Christmas Collection which we greatly appreciate. However, with no one attending Mass in person we have missed out on your Christmas offertory – we ask that you please place your Christmas donation envelope in the basket in the coming weeks. Your contribution helps us meet our parish expenses.
     
  • Adult Faith Formation: An overview of faith will be starting Tuesday, January 10th. Two convenient times – 1:30 – 3:00 PM and 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Great way to learn more about one’s Catholic faith. The sessions will be held in the Newman/Conference Room at St. Leo’s.
     
  • St. Ben’s Christmas Pageant and Children’s Choir: Has been rescheduled for the Feast of the Epiphany, Saturday, January 7th – the pageant will take place before Mass at 4:30 PM. and the children’s choir will sing at the 5 PM Mass. 
     
  • Fatima Shrine – Festival of Lights: The Altar & Rosary Society of St. Leo the Great trip to Our Lady of Fatima Shrine has been rescheduled to Friday, January 6th for the Festival of Lights, and to view the display of the International Nativity exhibits. The events are free. We will be meeting at the St Leo the Great parking lot at 3:30 PM, carpooling to the Shrine and returning by 8 PM. If interested, please call or text Gina 716-310-8841 or Juliet 716-531-1686.
     
  • Parish Offices: Our parish offices will be closed Friday, December 30th and Monday, January 2nd.
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Announcements: December 24

Storm Update (December 24)

All of today’s Masses for both St. Benedict and St. Leo’s will be celebrated from St. Leo’s. The same Mass schedule for this weekend will apply. Due to the travel bans and weather, it would be illegal and dangerous for our priests to drive to St. Benedict’s. Unless the weather changes, tomorrow’s Masses will also be celebrated from St. Leo’s. You can watch all Masses on the livestream here: https://stleothegreatamherst.com/about-st-leo-the-great/live-feed/

Mass schedule:
Christmas Eve: 4 PM & 5 PM, 10 PM & Midnight
Christmas Day: 8, 9, 10 & 11 AM

We urge you to follow all directives from our local officials regarding driving bans and minimizing unnecessary travel.

Please know of our prayers for you and your loved ones during this time and let us remember to pray for and help those who are most vulnerable during this storm.