Our Lady of Peace Church
10950 Main St., Clarence, NY 14031
716.759.8554 Rectory Office
Rectory Hours: 8:30AM-2:30 and Mon.-Thurs. and Fri. 12Noon
~Akron Clarence Roman Catholic Community~
Mass Times
Saturday Vigil: 5:15pm Sunday: 8:00 and 10:00am
Weekdays: Monday: 8:00am Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00am, Friday: 6:30am
Holy Day Vigil - Mass - 7PM Holy Day - 6:30AM, 8AM, and 12Noon
Confessions: weekly on Sat 3:45-4:45pm
All Saints Day - Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Mass - Thursday, October 31 at 4:30pm
Friday, November 1 at 6:30am, 8am, and 12Noon
All Souls Day Mass of Remembrance
For all OLP Parishioners who lost loved ones last year
there will be a Mass of Remembrance at 9AM
Light refreshment afterwards in Parish Center.
Mass of Anointing
Sunday, November 10th at 12Noon
Eucharistic Adoration each Wednesday 7AM-6PM
The Holy Name Society will be in the church saying
Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet from 5:30 to 6PM.
All are welcome to pray for PEACE!
Fr. Walt's Weekly Message
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A Message from Fr. Walter
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
In Mark’s Gospel, as Jesus nears Jerusalem, there is a sense that the disciples are still hoping for a tangible victory that will usher in Jesus’ earthly kingship. Jesus predicts his passion, death and resurrection three times in this gospel. On the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth Sundays of Ordinary Time, we read the first and second predictions. The third comes right before James and John’s request in today’s Gospel reading. This prediction offers even more details of how Jesus’ passion will play out, noting how the Son of Man will be mocked, spit upon, and scourged. The path to Jesus’ glory lies in the shadow of the cross. And this is true not only for him, but also for those who choose to follow him.
Despite having just heard Jesus’ prediction of the ignominious death that awaits him, James and John still dare to ask to have privileged seats when Jesus enters into his glory. Again and again, Jesus teaches his disciples that true greatness lies not in power, prestige and authority but in the humble service one can offer to another. The lesson is difficult to learn, however, and it seems that the disciples (like us) need constant reminders to let go of the desire for personal gain.
Fr. Walt
Eucharistic Adoration
Every Wednesday, from 7AM-6PM
O Come Let Us Adore Him!!
The Catechism quotes Pope John Paul II: "The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship. Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love. Let us not refuse the time to go to meet him in adoration, in contemplation full of faith, and open to making amends for the serious offenses and crimes of the world. Let our adoration never cease." (CCC, 1380)
Consider signing up for an hour to pray
before the Blessed Sacrament.
Adorers are always welcome to stop in and
spend time with our Lord.
Formed
Formed is a Catholic online streaming service that provides movies, books, educational materials, documentaries, daily reflections, seasonal programs, lives of the saints, and so much more; all at no cost to our parishioners.
It is an amazing resource for our children, teens and adults that the Knights of Columbus and Holy Name members are proud to make available to everyone.
Many parishes throughout the country and in our own diocese, have made this program available to their communities and now we have it.
Use the links below to signup/view content.
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Parish Mobile App
The WeConnect Parish App is available on Google's Play Store and the Apple App Store.
You can easily receive messages; check the calendar, bulletins, daily readings; and make donations through the App. The App links to our Parish website.
Once you have downloaded the app, select Our Lady of Peace Parish. From the menu, go to Message Settings and toggle the switch to green to receive notifications from our Parish.
Weekly reading
Readings for the week of October 20, 2024
- Sunday: Is 53:10-11 / Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22, (22) / Heb 4:14-16 / Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45
- Monday: Eph 2:1-10 / Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4ab, 4c-5 / Lk 12:13-21
- Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22 / Ps 85:9ab-10, 11-12, 13-14 / Lk 12:35-38
- Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12 / Ps 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 / Lk 12:39-48
- Thursday: Eph 3:14-21 / Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 / Lk 12:49-53
- Friday: Eph 4:1-6 / Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 / Lk 12:54-59
- Saturday: Eph 4:7-16 / Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 / Lk 13:1-9
- Next Sunday: Jer 31:7-9 / Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 (3) / Heb 5:1-6 / Mk 10:46-52
Sunday Obligation
The obligation to attend Holy Mass on the Lord’s Day is a sacred one. Anyone who is frail or at risk due to advanced age or medical conditions is always excused from this obligation.
However, those who are healthy and not at great risk, the presumption of the faithful should be that, unless they are at an enhanced risk, sick, or caring for others who are at risk or sick, are obligated to attend Sunday Mass.
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Road to Renewal
The Diocese has embarked on a journey to optimize more fully parish and diocesan resources, and, importantly, increase the reach and impact of our varied ministries throughout Western New York. See the Road to Renewal website for more information.
Our Lady of Peace RC Church, 10950 Main St., Clarence NY 14031
- Rev. Thomas M. Mahoney, Pastor
- Rev. Walter J. Szczesny, Senior Parochial Vicar
- Rev. Arthur E. Mattulke, Senior Parochial Vicar
- Rev. Joseph N. Franz, Parochial Vicar
- Deacon Art Sullivan, Permanent Deacon
- Sister Barbara Bogden, Outreach
- Dan Pawlak, Director of Religious Education
- Karen Molitor, Administrative Assistant, Website and Social Media
- Trudy Wargo, Traditional Choir & Music Director