Mass Schedule
Weekday 8:30 am + Rosary at St. John's
Saturday
4:00 pm, St. John's
6:00 pm, St. Mary's
Sunday:
9:00 am, St. John
CONFESSION EACH Sat
3:15 - 3:45
at St. John's
First Holy Eucharist celebrated at St. John's by Fr. Paul Mukasa
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St. John's & St. Mary's updates:
Glorify
1st Saturdays
4:30-9
High School Youth Group & Glorify
Join us for the 4:30 Mass at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Dinner in the youth room directly following!
Glorify begins at 6:30 (families welcome!) and our social starts as soon as Glorify ends and lasts for an hour. Stay in touch with your teen for exact times!
Why Should I Register at St. Peter & Paul's???
If you decide to register at St. Peter & Paul's (which is totally your choice) this is how it will help St. John's and St. Mary's:
1. Your current envelope # will be used to designate your weekly contribution as St. Mary's or St. John's $$
2. This money will be used to pay the bills of St. John's
& St. Mary's
3. The number of registered people sitting in the pews will increase our "count" per Mass.
IF PEOPLE STOP COMING TO MASS AND STOP CONTRIBUTING EACH WEEK TO PAY OUR BILLS
**THEN WE WILL BE IN TROUBLE**
Coffee Hour is Back!
Coffee Hour is Back!
The Altar & Rosary Society will be hosting Coffee Hour the last Sunday of each month following the 9 am Mass. Please stay and get to know your neighbors in the pews!
You are welcome to bring a food or drink item to share.
We Say Goodbye Fr. Paul Mukasa
A Farewell Message of Hope: Your Support Will Make a Difference.
Dear brothers and sisters, as I get closer to the end of this chapter of my journey here, I am filled with immense gratitude and appreciation for the love, support, and hospitality you have shown me. Your kindness and generosity have made me feel at home, even amid the winter’s chill.
I am deeply thankful for the opportunity to share our faith and values with one another. Your commitment to spreading love, hope, and compassion has inspired me, and I will carry this inspiration with me always. You have made me a better person.
A Call for Help:
A Car for my ministry.
As I return to my home ministry, I am excited to go and continue sharing God’s love and hope with my community. However, our ministry faces significant challenges that hinder our ability to reach and serve our people effectively. Our parishes have many stations and scattered villages over wide areas. Without a reliable vehicle, it is difficult for me to visit the sick, attend to emergencies, conduct outreach programs, and respond to crises. As I return home, I am in urgent need of a reliable vehicle that can withstand the challenging African terrain and weather conditions. I must mention that priests in Uganda are called unsalaried employees who depend on God’s providence for survival. Your support in this regard will be a huge boost to my ministry.
Sponsoring Children and Seminarians.
About 15% of our children in Uganda live under the protection and responsibility of their grandparents, most of whom were orphaned by HIV/AIDS. The burden of taking care of grandchildren is carried by grandparents whose health and energy is declining and yet too poor to support these children. The church strives to create a safety net that addresses their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, ensuring they receive the care and opportunities they deserve. I urge you to support this cause to make a difference in the lives of these precious children.
Lastly, as vocations to the priesthood and religious life continue declining in Europe and North America, God has still blessed us with many vocations. We have several young men who are discerning a call to the priesthood. I invite you to support their education and formation, enabling them to become future missionaries to the Universal Church. I was personally sponsored by an Italian couple throughout my seminary formation. Without their support, I would not have made it to the Altar.
May God bless you abundantly for your kindness, generosity, and compassion.
Fr. Paul Mukasa
For instructions on how to donate, please contact Lori Haier in the office 716 941-3549
road to renewal - rightsize & reshaping
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Please be informed of the following:
On 6 January 2025, Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher, Bishop of Buffalo,
signed the decree merging St. John the Baptist Parish, Boston into SS. Peter
and Paul Parish, effective 3 March 2025.
As stated in the decree, “Anyone who feels his or her rights have been
legitimately harmed by this decree, may present a challenge by requesting its revocation or emendation to its author [Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher] within ten (10) useful days from its legitimate notification.”
A copy of the decree is inserted in Jan. 12 bulletin.
This public notice is being put forth by Rev. James D. Ciupek,
the Pastor of both parishes
and the two parishes affected by this extinctive merger.
See Decree, Letter, and Agenda with notes from meeting on Tuesday Jan. 21 below.
Welcome to St. John the Baptist and St. Mary's Oratory
Cleaning Our Parishes - Monthly
At St. John the Baptist Parish and St. Mary's Oratory, we depend on volunteers to help us keep our churches beautiful and clean. When a group gets together, it is much easier, quicker and enjoyable. Please consider helping out when you are available.
St. John's - Wed. April 2 @ 9:30 am
St. Mary's - Wed. April 9 @ 9 am
Road to Renewal
The Catholic Faithful, priests, deacons, religious, parish administrators and school leaders of the Diocese of Buffalo have embarked on a journey to reinvigorate Catholic faith, more fully optimize parish and diocesan resources, and increase the impact of our varied ministries throughout WNY.
In order to address a projected, serious shortage of priests in 2030 (99 priests to staff 160 parishes), parishes are being grouped into families that will share resources and priests.
Our parish was originally scheduled to implement the change beginning in October, 2024. The timeline has been updated and we are now scheduled to begin the process on the first of next month: October, 2022. Please select the image to the right for more information.
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St. John the Baptist & St. Mary Oratory
Sts Peter and Paul
St. Bernadette
Nativity of Our Lord