Announcements: January 14 – 15

Announcements: January 14 – 15

  • Italy Pilgrimage: It is now or never to sign up for the upcoming eleven-day trip to Italy – April 24th – May 4th. Please consider joining us for a lifetime experience. Venice – Padua – Florence – Assisi and of course the Eternal City of Roma. See the bulletin for details and contact the office to sign up. Pasta on the pastor – at Rome’s best ristorante.
  • Spaghetti Dinner: St Leo’s will be having its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, February 5 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at our Parish Center. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, dessert, and rolls. You can dine-in or take out. Tickets available parish office, at the door or online. See bulletin for details.
  • Dare to Dream: All it takes is one ticket to win! Help support St. Benedict School by purchasing to possibly win $10,000. Tickets are available at the parish office, school office, and online here
Announcements: January 14 – 15

Announcements: December 31 – January 1

  • Christmas Greetings: It was a Christmas like no other and we pray that everyone was able to weather the blizzard and celebrate with loved ones whether near or far. We extend our continued prayers for the blessings of Christmas for you into the New Year.

    Our Parishioners are always generous for our Christmas Collection which we greatly appreciate. However, with no one attending Mass in person we have missed out on your Christmas offertory – we ask that you please place your Christmas donation envelope in the basket in the coming weeks. Your contribution helps us meet our parish expenses.
     
  • Adult Faith Formation: An overview of faith will be starting Tuesday, January 10th. Two convenient times – 1:30 – 3:00 PM and 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Great way to learn more about one’s Catholic faith. The sessions will be held in the Newman/Conference Room at St. Leo’s.
     
  • St. Ben’s Christmas Pageant and Children’s Choir: Has been rescheduled for the Feast of the Epiphany, Saturday, January 7th – the pageant will take place before Mass at 4:30 PM. and the children’s choir will sing at the 5 PM Mass. 
     
  • Fatima Shrine – Festival of Lights: The Altar & Rosary Society of St. Leo the Great trip to Our Lady of Fatima Shrine has been rescheduled to Friday, January 6th for the Festival of Lights, and to view the display of the International Nativity exhibits. The events are free. We will be meeting at the St Leo the Great parking lot at 3:30 PM, carpooling to the Shrine and returning by 8 PM. If interested, please call or text Gina 716-310-8841 or Juliet 716-531-1686.
     
  • Parish Offices: Our parish offices will be closed Friday, December 30th and Monday, January 2nd.
Announcements: January 14 – 15

Announcements: December 24

Storm Update (December 24)

All of today’s Masses for both St. Benedict and St. Leo’s will be celebrated from St. Leo’s. The same Mass schedule for this weekend will apply. Due to the travel bans and weather, it would be illegal and dangerous for our priests to drive to St. Benedict’s. Unless the weather changes, tomorrow’s Masses will also be celebrated from St. Leo’s. You can watch all Masses on the livestream here: https://stleothegreatamherst.com/about-st-leo-the-great/live-feed/

Mass schedule:
Christmas Eve: 4 PM & 5 PM, 10 PM & Midnight
Christmas Day: 8, 9, 10 & 11 AM

We urge you to follow all directives from our local officials regarding driving bans and minimizing unnecessary travel.

Please know of our prayers for you and your loved ones during this time and let us remember to pray for and help those who are most vulnerable during this storm. 

Announcements: January 14 – 15

Announcements – September 10th – 11th

Sacraments: Anyone who hasn’t received one of the three sacraments of initiation Baptism, Eucharist, or Confirmation and are interested in doing so should contact Andrew Pitisi through the parish office (or see him after masses.)

Oktoberfest: Join us on Sept 24th for an evening of German food, music, and beer. Tickets will be sold this weekend after all the masses, and they are also available online and at the parish office. There will be a strudel contest – Judges are 3 distinguished dignitaries with profound palates.

Music Ministry Open Rehearsal: Join us for an evening of community and music on Thursday, on September 15th at 7:00 pm in the Church. Singers and non-singers are welcome! Refreshment will be served.

Pre-Cana: For those preparing for marriage and need Pre-Cana Preparation – St. Leo’s will have a program this fall on Wednesday, October 26th, and November 2nd. Please contact the office to sign up or for further details.

Announcements: January 14 – 15

Announcements – September 3rd – 4th 

Parish Outdoor Mass & Picnic: We wish to thank everyone who made our parish mass and picnic such a success – a great time was had by all on a most beautiful evening.

Sacraments: Anyone who hasn’t received one of the three sacraments of initiation Baptism, Eucharist, or Confirmation and are interested in doing so should contact Andrew Pitisi through the parish office (or see him after masses.)

Oktoberfest: Join us on Sept 24th for an evening of German food, music, and beer. Tickets are available online and at the parish office. They will also be sold after the masses beginning next weekend. There will be a strudel contest – Judges are 3 distinguished dignitaries with profound palates.

Blessing of Teachers and Students:  Next weekend a blessing will take place at all the masses for teachers, students, backpacks and brains as the new school year begins.

53rd Sunday Collection:  Thank those who have already responded to this special collection – your generosity helps us carry all the ministries of the parish. We hope that everyone will respond and thank you in advance for your generosity.