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

Click on the link to go to the weekly bulletin: 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.

OUR FAMILY BULLETIN LISTS MANY OTHER EVENTS GOING ON IN OUR GREATER EAST BUFFALO FAMILY…and there are many! Also…please read Fr Cole’s weekly message! 

My heart is hurting for all of you as a result of this week’s announcements. Like a parent, I want to say something that will ‘make it all better.’ What words are there to say? While I am still at a loss, I want you to all know you are loved and I am here to walk this painful journey with you. If you would like to meet, vent, pray together please do not hesitate to contact me. As I too am grappling with this restructuring news, what keeps coming to mind over and over again is YOU. YOU PERSONALLY. I have loved getting to know you, minister with you and pray with you this past year. Undoubtedly, things will slowly change, but I can only hope and earnestly pray that we will preserve our relationships. That is what we have control over—the ability to come together to see familiar faces, pray together, share memories, and make new ones. Together we can, and will, figure things out. So we are all on the same page, I have copied below what I have received from the diocese and what was distributed on our social media. We have until June of 2025 to effect any official changes and our trustees and I will be receiving more specifics at a meeting this Tuesday.

Final Determination for the Greater East Buffalo Family of Parishes

Projected number of active priests for this family by 2030 =2 (one being a Pauline Priest from Corpus Christi).

1) St. John Kanty, Buffalo will merge with St. Stanislaus, Buffalo and sell its remaining property.
2) St. Adalbert, Buffalo will become the responsibility of St. Stanislaus, Buffalo. At this time there will not be a petition to the Vatican for its sale.
3) St. Katharine Drexel, Buffalo will be placed on a one-year watch.
4) St. John Gualbert, Cheektowaga will merge with St. Stanislaus, Buffalo and remain as a secondary site and be placed on a one-year watch.
5) Eventual merger of family 30 & 32 when Pastor assignments are up with potential future consolidation if the parishes are not viable.

PARISHES OPEN IN FAMILY
St. Stanislaus, Buffalo
St. Katharine Drexel, Buffalo
Corpus Christi, Buffalo

SECONDARY WORSHIP SITES
St. John Gualbert, Cheektowaga
St. Adalbert, Buffalo

PARISHES MERGING/CLOSED
St. John Kanty, Buffalo

Greater East Buffalo Family of Parishes Alumni Reunion on September 14!

Greetings Alumni and Friends!

The Saint John Kanty and Saint Adalbert communities are extending a warm invitation to their alumni for a special day of remembrance, fellowship, and celebration. On September 14, 2024, former students will have the opportunity to walk down memory lane, revisiting the halls and classrooms that shaped their early years.

The event will commence with a tour of the Apartments at the Lyceum, the former Saint John Kanty School, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. This will be a chance for alumni to see the transformation of their old classrooms into modern living spaces while reminiscing about their school days. Saint John Kanty Church and rectory will also be open during the same hours.

The Saint Adalbert School alumni will also have a similar opportunity to explore the Response to Love Center, previously Saint Adalbert’s School, during the same hours.

Following the tour, a Mass will be held at 5:30 PM inside Saint John Kanty Church, offering a moment of spiritual reflection and community prayer.

For those who may have strayed from the church or are no longer part of the Catholic community, this event serves as an open invitation to reconnect, not just with the institution, but with fellow alumni and the shared heritage that binds them together.

The day will conclude with a gathering at the Adamski Center of St. Stanislaus Church, from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. Here, alumni from Saint John Kanty, Saint Adalbert, and other neighborhood schools will unite for an evening of camaraderie. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, fostering an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality.

This event is more than just a reunion; it’s a testament to the enduring bonds formed in these halls of learning and faith. It’s an invitation to celebrate the past and share stories of the present. All are welcome to join in this day of reflection and fellowship.

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/

Troop 107 Recruitment is on September 17

Do you know of a young man, age 10 or in the XX grade at school, who would be interested in joining Troop 107? If so, here’s information on how to become a member of the troop: 

Meet with our Scout leaders and other members on Recruitment night: September 17 at 7 p.m. at Saint Katharine Drexel Parish Hall.

Plans are underway to further celebrate Troop 107’s 100 years in scouting in 2025…stay tuned for further details!!

Follow the Troop on Facebook:  facebook.com/Troop107

To kick off the Troop 107 100th Anniversary celebration commemorative shirts are now for sale. Just released is Troop 107 100th Year Anniversary shirts. Place your order here: https://www.716imprints.com/troop107100yearstshirt

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

Saturday Mass is back at 5:30!

Join us for Mass and meet our new Vigil Mass organist: Rasa Stalygiene…welcome to Saint John Kanty! You will love hearing the songs that we have sung for many years!!

Mass Intentions can be made by phoning the rectory mornings between 8:30-10:30 (716/893-0412). Please attend the Vigil Masses if you can…and bring a friend!

BE SURE TO READ THE BULLETIN TO SEE THE MANY OTHER EVENTS GOING ON IN OUR GREATER EAST BUFFALO FAMILY!

Pick up your copy of The Am Pol Eagle as you enter or leave church for $1.00!

Follow and subscribe to the Western New York Catholic at this link: https://wnycatholic.org. Receive news on The Road to Renewal, Clergy Assignments, and much more!

WE ARE FAMILY!