One of my favorite works of art is found in the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Basilica in Washington DC which covers the entire wall at the entrance to that church....
I recently had a conversation with a parishioner who had to put his pet dog to sleep. This is a very difficult thing to do. Just as we grieve for our loved ones who have passed aw...
In the Road to Renewal in the Diocese through the program of ALPHA, as well as among our staff and as a parish council, we have been talking a lot lately about the work of pre-ev...
Consider this…
We know the Ten Commandments were given by God to Moses. Today in the Gospel Jesus gives a new commandment : Love one another… As I have loved you, so you also...
The Month of May is a month for celebrating mothers. First and foremost is Mary, the mother of God and the mother of the Church, of us all. I was reading about how the month of ...
Easter is a 50 day season, in which we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Jesus’ resurrection is something we should all celebrate, because it is the hope of our faith. We hear in the...
The gift of the resurrection is unlike the gifts we receive at Christmas, packaged all nice and neat. It is not something that we simply grasp and then move on as if nothing happ...
Our Listening Sessions for Phase 1 of our Diocesan Synod will conclude at the end of May, but there are still plenty of valuable opportunities for you be heard. Here are some of ...
St. Mary’s Parish invites the children of our parish who will be in Grades K – 4 in September to join us on the ROCKY RAILWAY July 11 – 15, 2022 Registration opens at 5 a....
“…amidst the light of the Paschal candle, amidst God’s word proclaimed to us, and amidst the bread of life which we share, we will also bless the life-giving water that God has g...
Consider this… Christ is Risen!
Several years ago, there was a credit card commercial that had the tagline; ‘What’s in your wallet?’
On Easter Sunday I think the question ...
Reconciliation Service
Rev. Walter J. Szczesny
Here at Our Lady of Peace Church
On Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 7PM 10950 Main St. Clarence, N.Y 14031 Phone: 716.759.85...
St Mary's is forming a softball team to participate in the Catholic adult co-ed softball league.
Season runs May 22 - July 24 Games are Sunday nights at 5pm at 810 Losson...
“My God, My God! Why have you abandoned me?” These are haunting words in our readings of this Palm Sunday. There is so much depth on so many levels that is conveyed by these ver...
We continue to journey through Lent as Holy Week quickly approaches. In the Gospel today we hear Jesus speak to the woman caught in adultery. He is filled with love and mercy and ...
St. Mary’s is excited to announce that Buffalo native and Helium Comedy Club’s “Buffalo’s Funniest” in 2021, Liz Reaves, will get us laughing at the 2022 Spring for Success Auctio...
Check out the amazing Early Bird Prize for the Auction Eve Premier Gift Raffle – a complete Easter basket and a 27″ Chocolate Easter Bunny from Watson’s, valued at over $160!
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Parishioners: Please Take this Discipleship Survey
The Disciple Maker Index Survey is now open!
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