Announcements: June 17-18

Announcements: June 17-18

  • YAP Bowl-a-Thon for Catholic Charities: Thanks to everyone who made our Bowl-a-Thon for Catholic Charities a success. Your generosity and participation raised over $2,500 for this year’s appeal.
  • St. Benedict Golf Tournament: the Kara Stein Memorial golf tournament will be held Friday, July 14th. You can register online here: St. Benedict Golf Tournament RegistrationEvery swing of your club helps support our school in memory of Kara, one of our teachers who passed away this year.
  • Eighth Grade Graduation: This Tuesday evening our eighth graders (from St. Benedict’s) will be graduating – please remember to keep them in your prayers as they move on to high school. May the Lord bless and guide them in the years ahead.
Announcements: June 17-18

Announcements: May 27-28

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  • YAP Bowl-a-Thon: fun for all ages! Our YAP group is hosting its second Bowl-a-Thon for Catholic Charities. Last year over 100 people participated and we raised $2,000 – help us make this year bigger and better!
    • Registration: $15/person – includes 3 games of bowling, shoes, pizza & pop. All ages welcome! You can register online here and pay at the door or pay online.
    • Sponsors: We are looking for sponsors for the event – we have several levels of sponsorship available, you can sponsor us online here. With any questions, please contact Andrew at apitisi@saintbenedicts.com.
  • St. Leo the Great Golf Tournament: Will be having its annual Golf Tournament this year on Saturday June 3rd beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Dande Farms in Akron. Go to the parish website for further information and to register: https://stleothegreatamherst.com/event/st-leo-the-great-parish-annual-memorial-golf-tournament-2/
  • Priest Convocation: Once again, this year St. Leo’s and St. Benedict’s will be hosting the annual Priest Convocation from Tuesday, June 6th through – Thursday, June 8th. The theme for our convocation is “The Power of Hope and Vision.” This is a crucial time for all of us throughout the eight counties of our Diocese, particularly as we continue to embark on our Road to Renewal. We ask for your prayers for our Bishop and priests as we gather in fellowship under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
  • Summer Office Hours: Beginning Tuesday, May 30th the parish offices for both St. Benedict’s and St. Leo’s will go to summer hours 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. In addition, the offices will be closed this Monday for Memorial Day.
  • Rosary: After all the Masses on the weekend during the month of May the rosary will be prayed. Everyone is invited to stay to honor Our Lady.
Announcements: June 17-18

Announcements: May 6-7

  •  🙏 Sacraments: Confirmation is this Saturday, May 6th at the 5 PM Mass at St. Benedict with Bishop Cunningham. First Holy Communion is May 7th at the 11 AM Mass at St. Leo the Great. Please keep our young people in your prayers! 
  • 🍼 Annual Mother’s Day Baby & Toddler Collection is May 7th-14th supporting the Gerard Place Healthy Mom & Baby Program. Items needed are: diapers size 4 & up, pull ups, baby wipes, baby formula, diaper rash ointment, baby cereal, toddler snacks including juice, fruit cups, applesauce, granola bars, etc. Your donations are very much appreciated. Thank you from the Respect Life Committee!
  •  🌹 May Crowning: Please join us for the Crowning of Our Lady by our First Holy Communicants this Sunday, May 7th at the 11 AM Mass. You are also welcome to honor Mary by placing a flower at her feet. We also invite you to recite the Rosary with us to honor Our Mother during the Marian month of May after each of the weekend masses. 
  • 🥞 Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, May 7th from 9 AM – Noon at St. Leo the Great in the Parish Center – first 60 ladies will receive a rose! Breakfast: $12, Kids’ Breakfast (children under 10): $5, Children under 4: free. Tickets available at the door or online here: https://stleothegreatamherst.com/event/pancake-breakfast-10/
  • 💙 Young at Heart: next meeting is Wednesday, May 10th at 1 PM in the St. Leo the Great Parish Center. Join us for our 3rd Annual Senior Olympics is back by popular demand. More challenges and more laughs as we test where your hidden talents. New members welcome. Questions? Contact our president, Giovanna Ferraina 716-912-0874.
  • 🇵🇱 Polish Heritage Night: Saturday, May 13th at St. Leo’s Parish Center doors open at 5 PM and dinner will be served at 6 PM. Adults: $20 presale/$25 at the door, Children 5-12: $10, Children under 5: free. Polish food and dancing – come and bring a friend. Pre-sale tickets available at St. Leo’s parish office and online here: https://stleothegreatamherst.com/event/polish-heritage-night-2/
  • ⛳️ St. Leo the Great Annual Memorial Golf Tournament is back on Saturday, June 3rd at Dande Farms Golf Club in Akron, NY. Cost is $130 per person and includes 18 holes of golf with card, use of driving range and putting green, and Steak lunch. Registration forms are in the back of the church and at the parish office. Questions? Call 716-835-8905.
  • WNY Festival Chorus Spring Concert at St. Benedict: “Music Changes the World” – this Friday, May 5th at 7 PM at St. Benedict Church. Tickets are $10 at the door, children 10 and under are free. This program features themes of unity, diversity, and peace in an ever-changing global community.
Announcements: June 17-18

Announcements: April 29-30

  • 🙏 Sacraments: Confirmation is May 6th at the 5 PM Mass at St. Benedict with Bishop Cunningham. First Holy Communion is May 7th at the 11 AM Mass at St. Leo the Great. Please keep our young people in your prayers! 
  •  🌹 May Crowning: Please join us for the Crowning of Our Lady by our First Holy Communicants on May 7th at the 11 AM Mass. You are also welcome to honor Mary by placing a flower at her feet. We also invite you to recite the Rosary with us to honor Our Mother during the Marian month of May after each of the weekend masses. 
  • 🥞 Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, May 7th from 9 AM – Noon at St. Leo the Great in the Parish Center – first 60 ladies will receive a rose! Breakfast: $12, Kids’ Breakfast (children under 10): $5, Children under 4: free. Tickets available at the door or online here: https://stleothegreatamherst.com/event/pancake-breakfast-10/
  • 💙 Young at Heart: next meeting is Wednesday, May 10th at 1 PM in the St. Leo the Great Parish Center. Join us for our 3rd Annual Senior Olympics is back by popular demand. More challenges and more laughs as we test where your hidden talents. New members welcome. Questions? Contact our president, Giovanna Ferraina 716-912-0874.
  • 🇵🇱 Polish Heritage Night: Saturday, May 13th at St. Leo’s Parish Center doors open at 5 PM and dinner will be served at 6 PM. Adults: $20 presale/$25 at the door, Children 5-12: $10, Children under 5: free. Polish food and dancing – come and bring a friend. Pre-sale tickets available at St. Leo’s parish office and online here: https://stleothegreatamherst.com/event/polish-heritage-night-2/
  • Virtual Workshop on Toxic Positivity & Spiritual Bypassing – Tuesday, May 2nd at 7 PM. Hanine Hajnasr leads a virtual workshop on toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing. Sign up here: https://stbensandleos.flocknote.com/signup/120969
  • VBS 2023 Registration is open! Vacation Bible School 2023: Power Up with God’s Grace – July 31 – August 4, 2023, 8:45am until 12 noon at St. Benedict Church. Registration available online here: https://forms.gle/uZudLJU45x1i4rAVA
  • ⛳️ St. Leo the Great Annual Memorial Golf Tournament is back on Saturday, June 3rd at Dande Farms Golf Club in Akron, NY. Cost is $130 per person and includes 18 holes of golf with card, use of driving range and putting green, and Steak lunch. Registration forms are in the back of the church and at the parish office. Questions? Call 716-835-8905.
Announcements: June 17-18

Announcements: April 15-16

  • Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, May 7th from 9:00 – Noon at St. Leo the Great in the Parish Center – First 60 ladies will receive a rose!
  • Polish Heritage Night: Saturday, May 13th – St. Leo’s Parish Center doors open at 5:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:00. Polish food and dancing – come and bring a friend.
Announcements: June 17-18

Announcements: March 25-26

  • Shared Supper: This year for our Holy Thursday Shared Supper, we are doing a potluck dinner – starting at 5:30 PM in the parish center at St. Leo’s. Please a bring to dish to pass – there will be sign-up sheets in the gathering area the next few weeks to write in what you’re bringing and how many people are coming. You can also sign up online here or by calling the parish office.
  • Vicariate Lenten Lecture Series: Andrew Pitisi, Pastoral Associate of Evangelization and Catechesis at St. Benedict, will speak about conversion on Monday, March 27th at 7:30 PM at St. Leo the Great. 
  • Stations of the Cross: Each Friday at 7 PM in the Church.
  • Fish Fry: Each Friday during Lent at St. Leo’s. Join for the best Fish Fry in the universe. You can order pre-sale here: https://stleothegreatamherst.com/event/fish-fry-dinner-5/ or buy at the door – dine in or take out.