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THANKSGIVING DAY MASS
Thanksgiving Day this year falls on Thursday, November 24’th.
It is a special celebration in our country with many strong traditions.
The word “ Eucharist” means “Thanksgiving.” We are invited, if our schedule permits, to gather around our parish Altar Table for an 8 AM Mass this Thanksgiving Day to “give thanks” prior to gathering with family and friends later in the day around a dining room table to “give thanks” before a shared meal.
A unique feature at this Thanksgiving Day Mass will be the Blessing of loaves of bread during the Mass and the invitation for you to take one of these loaves back to your dining room table to break and share along with reciting a special Blessing Prayer that will be included on the bread loaf.
We have so much to be Thankful for…….. God is good
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Our Lady of Peace Church
10950 Main St. Clarence, NY 14031
Rectory - 716.759.8554
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November
***Mass of Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24th @ 8AM
with blessing of loaves***
December
Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Closing Mass with Reception
All Parishioners are Welcome
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A Message from Fr. Walter
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
“Stay awake!” These words in the Gospel of Matthew today strike us to the core as we begin the Advent Season. These words also foreshadow the disciples’ struggle during the agony in the garden. The call to stay awake presumes that we might be dozing off, idling our time away. Disciples must be ready at all times without resorting to a false sense of security.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the Season of Advent coincides with the darkest time of the year. As we look ahead to the feast of Christmas when we celebrate the light of God coming into the world in the mystery of the incarnation, we might ponder, what is it that helps us to heed Jesus’ call to stay awake? When we let the light of God shine in our lives, we are compelled to waken to the reality of what is – to confront the darkness inside ourselves and the darkness in our world. And then to recommit to being people of light.
Fr. Walt
Fr. Walt's Weekly Message
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New Organ
Click on picture above to see the video of the new organ being installed into the choir loft for Our Lady of Peace 100th Year of the Founding of our Parish.
Our sincere THANKS to the many parishioners who contributed to the organ drive!
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.
Eucharistic Adoration
Every Wednesday, from 8:30am-6:00pm, in the Church
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.
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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 November 27, 2022
- Sunday: Is 2:1-5 / Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 / Rom 13:11-14 / Mt 24:37-44
- Monday: Is 4:2-6 / Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9 / Mt 8:5-11
- Tuesday: Is 11:1-10 / Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 / Lk 10:21-24
- Wednesday: Rom 10:9-18 / Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 / Mt 4:18-22
- Thursday: Is 26:1-6 / Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a / Mt 7:21, 24-27
- Friday: Is 29:17-24 / Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 / Mt 9:27-31
- Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26 / Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 / Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8
- Next Sunday: Is 11:1-10 / Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 / Rom 15:4-9 / Mt 3:1-12
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.
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
- Father Walter Szczesny, Pastor
- Deacon Art Sullivan, Permanent Deacon
- Sister Barbara Bogden, Pastoral Care/Outreach/Bereavement/RCIA
- Dan Pawlak, Director of Religious Education
- Karen Molitor, Parish Secretary, Parish Rental, Website
- Kathy Kreppel, Bookkeeper
- Trudy Wargo, Traditional Choir & Music Director
- Lizz Abt, Youth Choir Director