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A Message from the Parish Administrator of Catholic Community of Buffalo, North

September 9, 2024

Dear Catholic Community of Buffalo, North,

Bishop Michael Fisher called on the evening of Monday, September 9, 2024, extraordinary vicariate meetings across the diocese. He announced the final decisions for the Family of Parishes adjustments and parish mergers/closures, which are a part of the Rightsizing and Reshaping initiative of the Road to Renewal process in our diocese. Bishop Fisher will announce these final decisions to the public at a 10:00 a.m. press conference on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

All the decisions for every Family of Parishes in the Diocese of Buffalo were shared at in-person meetings in each vicariate....

 

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Easter Basket Blessing

1:00 p.m. | Holy Spirit

1:00 p.m. | Easter Basket Blessing | Holy Spirit

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Meaning "the blessing of the Easter baskets", is one of the most enduring and beloved Polish traditions on Holy Saturday during Easter. Here is a quick reference of what goes into the food basket.

Maslo (Butter) - This dairy product is often shaped into a lamb (Baranek Wielkanocny) or a cross. This reminds us of the good will of Christ that we should have towards all things.

Babka (Easter Bread) - A round or long loaf topped with a cross or a fish, symbolic of Jesus, who is the Bread of Life.

Chrzan (Horseradish) - Symbolic of the Passion of Christ still in our minds.

Jajka (Eggs) and Pisanki (decorated with symbols of Easter, of life, of prosperity) - Indicates new life and Christ's Resurrection from the tomb.

Kielbasa (Sausage) - A sausage product, symbolic of God's favor and generosity.

Szynka (Ham) - Symbolic of great joy and abundance. Some prefer lamb or veal. The lamb also reminds Christians that the Risen Christ is the "Lamb of God."

Slonina (Smoked Bacon) - A symbol of the overabundance of God's mercy and generosity.

Sol (Salt) - A necessary element in our physical life. Symbolic of prosperity and justice and to remind us that people are the flavor of the earth.

Ser (Cheese) - Symbolic of the moderation Christians should have at all times.

Candle - Represents Christ as the Light of the World.

Colorful Ribbons and Sprigs of Greenery - are attached to the basket as signs of joy and new life in the season of spring and in celebration of the Resurrection.

Linen Cover - drawn over the top of the basket which is ready for the priest's visit to the home or the trip to church where it is joined with the baskets of others to await the blessing. The food is then set aside and enjoyed on Easter Sunday.

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Weekend Mass Times

SATURDAY:

  • 04:00 p.m. at St. Mark
  • 04:30 p.m. at Assumption

SUNDAY:

  • 08:00 a.m. at St. Mark
  • 09:00 a.m. at St. Margaret
  • 10:00 a.m. at Assumption
  • 10:30 a.m. at All Saints and St. Rose of Lima
  • 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit

**Mass schedule effective the First Week of Advent 2023

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