We have been grateful for your past support and hope that you will continue to support us with your presence as we journey the road to our final Mass in May.

Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. 

Sunday Mass at 10:15 a.m.

Weekdays at 8:30 a.m.: Tuesday, Thursday 

The Rosary is recited after weekday Mass

On the first Friday of the month: Mass is offered at 8:30 followed by the Rosary and Adoration

of the Blessed Sacrament 

Holy Days and Holidays as announced

See additional family events and fundraising efforts by clicking on the link: Bulletin (eastbuffalocatholic.org)

Please note that there will be no office hours at SJK on Wednesdays due to a weekly staff meeting held at Saint Stan’s. 

Epiphany House Blessing

It is an ancient custom to bless your home on the Feast of the Epiphany, which is this Sunday, and you are invited to adopt this Catholic tradition in your family. The family gathers to ask God’s blessing on their home and on those who live in or visit the home. It
is an invitation for Jesus to be a daily guest in our home, our comings and goings, our conversations, our work and play, our joys and sorrows. A traditional way of doing this is to use chalk to write above the home’s main entrance (either inside or outside) or another entrance: 20 + C + M + B + 24

The letters C, M, B have two meanings:

• They are the initials of the traditional names of the three magi: Caspar, Melchior, & Balthazar.
• They also abbreviate the Latin words Christus mansionem benedicat “May Christ bless the house.”

The “+” signs represent the cross and 2025 is the year. As you chalk “20 + C + M + B + 25” above the entrance to your home you can pray the following prayer:

Lord God of heaven and earth, You revealed your only begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star.
Bless this house and all who inhabit it. Fill them with the light of Christ, that their concern for others may reflect your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen. 

A package containing chalk, incense and ‘gold’ can be picked up at Mass this weekend!

We hope you will join us for Mass during the Christmas season! The church decorations will remain in place until Epiphany: January 6.  Reportedly the infant pictured was part of the nativity scene where the devastating 3 alarm fire of ’55 started. 

“The pink dress worn by the Infant Jesus is a small detail that links to the birth of King Solomon and fulfills messianic images. It emphasizes his real humanity while also signifying his heavenly origin, priestly, and royal majesty.”

Confirmation classes for high school students start Sunday, January 5 at 11:30 following 10:30 Mass at St Katharine Drexel. See the bulletin for further information.

Scouting is adventure – life skills – leadership!

If you know a boy between the ages of 11-17 who would like to join scouting: St John Kanty Troop 107 is welcoming new members. You do not need to be a cub scout to join. Meetings resume Tuesday, January 7 from 7-8 at St Katharine Drexel in the rectory (enter using the door from the parking lot on the right of the church). Attend the meeting or for further information contact parishioner Scott Wegst 716: 445-5649.

Troop 107: Proudly celebrating 100 years of scouting in 2025!

Polka Mass coming to SJK on March 2…save the date and STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER DETAILS!

Mass Intentions

Please consider having a Mass said for your loved one! Remember those who have passed away, for special occasions (birthdays/anniversaries), and for those who are ill. Mass intentions are now available for our Saturday Vigil Mass!

There are many Mass dates still available in 2024. Intentions may be for the living, deceased (noted by a Cross in the bulletin), or a special intention. The suggested donation is $15 for a Mass. 

Contact the rectory (716/893-0412) weekday mornings between 8:00-11:00 to schedule your intentions…or go to this link: www.saintjohnkanty.com/mass-intentions/

THANK YOU for your continued support to our parish…we truly appreciate it!

“If you would like to offer a one-time or recurring gift to help sustain our ministries, go to the “donate” tab on this website or scan the QR code below with your smartphone. With a reasonable level of regular support, we can keep our parish active and strengthen it for the future. ” – Fr Cole Webster

Pick up your copy of The Am Pol Eagle for $1.00 as you enter or leave church from the parking lot door!

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WE ARE FAMILY!