All Saints R.C. Church

REMINDER: Sunday’s 10:30AM Mass is the All Saints Altar & Rosary Society Mass. Join us in praying the rosary at 10:05am before the start of the Mass.

“In an ever-changing world the Holy Eucharist is a constant reminder of the great reality of God’s changeless love.”
– Saint Teresa of Avila

Letter from Lionheart 2024 Co-Chairs Dear Families and Friends of St. Mark School, Get ready to roar with excitement! This year’s Lionheart Auction, "Wake the Lion” will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, and we are thrilled to announce that Lionheart 2024 will honor… Our Amazing Teachers! Our teachers at St. Mark School pour the...

"Having passed from this world to the Father, Christ gives us in the Eucharist the pledge of glory with him. Participation in the Holy Sacrifice identifies us with his Heart, sustains our strength along the pilgrimage of this life, makes us long for eternal life, and unites us even now to the Church in heaven, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all the saints."

-Catechism of the Catholic Church 1419

ICYMI: On Sunday, February 25th following the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Spirit Parish, join us in welcoming Fr. Joe Tokasz to our family of parishes. Come Meet Fr. Joe Tokasz.

As a reminder, our office is closing early today for a staff meeting at 12 p.m.

A letter from Fr. Joe Tokasz to all of the Catholic Community of Buffalo, North regarding the future of All Saints Parish linked below is available on our website. This news was shared with our parish community yesterday, and this letter and announcements will continue through Sunday, Feb. 25 Masses.

A Letter from Fr. Joe Tokasz to our Family of Parishes February 19, 2024 Dear Catholic Community of Buffalo, North, I received news this past week, that after a meeting of the College of Consultors and the Presbyteral Council of the Diocese of Buffalo, both advisory councils to Bishop Michael Fisher, a decision regarding the future of All Saints parish....

"God does not despise these hidden struggles with ourselves, so much richer in merit because they are unseen: ‘The patient man is better than the valiant and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh cities.’ (Prov. xvi. 32). By our little acts of charity practiced in the shade we convert souls far away, we help missionaries, we win for them abundant alms, and by that means build actual dwellings both spiritual and materials for our Eucharistic Lord."

- St. Therese

ICYMI: Join on us Sunday, February 18th after Mass for a Town Hall meeting in the gym.

REMINDER: Join us on Sunday, January 28th following our 10:30 a.m. Mass for Coffee Hour. Bring your non-perishables and toiletries to help us support our community. All donations will be given to Candice's Mobile Pantry.

"Jesus has prepared not just one Host, but one for every day of our life. The Hosts for us are ready. Let us not forfeit even one of them,"

- St. Peter Julian Eymard

All Saints Meat Raffle is April 27, 2024. The tickets are being printed now and once printed, we will start selling! Tables are already being booked so don’t delay!

☕🥯Come for Mass and stay for a pastry, beverage & fellowship at 11:30 a.m.! ☕

Join us on Sunday, January 28th following our 10:30 a.m. Mass for Coffee Hour. Bring your non-perishables and toiletries to help us support our community. All donations will be given to Candice's Mobile Pantry.

"When the bee has gathered the dew of heaven and the earth's sweetest nectar from the flowers, it turns it into honey, then hastens to its hive. In the same way, the priest, having taken from the altar the Son of God (who is as the dew from heaven, and true son of Mary, flower of our humanity), gives him to you as delicious food."

- St. Francis de Sales

As the storm is tapering off, we understand that road conditions are still poor in many areas. Due to the continuing effects of this week's storm and safety concerns, on Friday, January 19th:

▪️ALL Rectory Offices will remain CLOSED
▪️Masses are CANCELED at St. Margaret 7:00 a.m. and Holy Spirit 8:30 a.m.
▪️BINGO at Assumption is CANCELED
▪️Eucharistic Adoration at St. Mark 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. is CANCELED

We apologize for the inconvenience. Stay safe and warm!

We are continuing to monitor the storm and conditions around all of our parishes. Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, on Thursday, January 18th:

▪️ALL Rectory Offices will remain CLOSED
▪️Masses are CANCELED at St. Margaret Parish 7:00 a.m. and Holy Spirit Parish 8:30 a.m.
▪️Holy Spirit Food Pantry will be CLOSED
▪️St. Margaret Scripture class 10:00 a.m. is CANCELED.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Stay safe and warm

Due to continued weather and safety concerns, as of 1:00 p.m. today (1/16) we have CLOSED all Rectory Offices and tonight's BINGO at Assumption Buffalo has been canceled.

On Wednesday, January 17th, ALL Rectory Offices will be CLOSED, Masses are CANCELED at St. Margaret 7:00 a.m., St. Mark 8:15 a.m., and Holy Spirit 8:30 a.m. & St. Margaret Prayer group 3:00 p.m. is CANCELED.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Stay safe and warm!

Due to continued weather and safety concerns, St. Margaret Parish 7:00 a.m. & Holy Spirit Parish 8:30 a.m. Masses for Monday, January 15th are CANCELED.

All Masses at the Catholic Community of Buffalo, North Family of Parishes for Sunday, January 14 will be CANCELLED.

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.

God bless you and thank you for bringing joy to families in need this holiday season! Warming Tree items of hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves can be placed on the tree until February 4, 2024.

As many of you already know, Father Chris will be leaving the Catholic Community of Buffalo, North family of parishes on January 15th as he moves on to the Olean family of parishes. We invite you to join us in the St. Mark School Gym following the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, January 6th for a farewell party. All parishioners are welcome to join us. There will be food, drinks and some fun for the kids.

If you are planning on coming, please RSVP using below link so we can gauge how much food to have. (If you have RSVP'd already at Mass this weekend, you do not need to fill out the online form.)

RSVP Online: https://form.jotform.com/233616437709159

Christmas Mass Schedule

Sunday | December 24
4:00 p.m. at All Saints | Fr. Ange Chimera
4:00 p.m. at Assumption | Fr. Rich Jedrzejewski
4:00 p.m. at St. Margaret | Fr. Dave Richards
4:00 p.m. at St. Mark | Fr. Chris Emminger
4:00 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima | Fr. Rich Zanoni
10:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit | Fr. Dave Richards

Monday | December 25
9:00 a.m. at St. Mark | Fr. Dave Richards
9:30 a.m. at St. Margaret | Fr. Chris Emminger
10:00 a.m. at Assumption | Fr. Rich Jedrzejewski
10:30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima | Fr. Ron Sadjak
10:30 a.m. at All Saints | Fr. Dave Richards
11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit | Fr. Chris Emminger

** NOTE: All regularly scheduled Saturday evening & Sunday morning Masses will be available for the Fourth Sunday of Advent.**

ICYMI: Join us tonight at at 6:30 p.m., Assumption Buffalo will host an Advent Taizé Prayer Service, a simple, meditative service of readings and music with subdued lighting calling us to dwell deeply in Christ’s presence. The Taizé community in France is an ecumenical Christian monastic home to over one hundred brothers from about 30 countries around the world.

Later this week, Advent Penance Service - Thursday, December 14th - 7:00 p.m. at Assumption.

Upcoming Advents services this week in addition to our daily Masses:
◾️Advent Taizé Prayer - Monday, December 11th - 6:30 p.m. Assumption Buffalo
◾️️Advent Penance Service - Thursday, December 14th - 7:00 p.m. Assumption Buffalo

**EDIT: We have been able to spread our coverage across 3 days with limited hours. Once the schedule changes back to full time we post an update.