“Hope is always possible. To those who care for the sick, the scene of the Cross provides a way of understanding that even when it seems that there is nothing more to do there remains much to do, because ‘remaining’ by the side of the sick is a sign of love and of the hope that it contains. Healed by Jesus, we become men and women called to proclaim his healing power and provide care for our neighbors, until the very end.”
Ministries
Contact the OLHC Parish Office at 716-276-9288 for more information on these Ministries.
For more on our Ministries past events and outreach, click here.
For exact meeting dates, please see the Upcoming Events at Our Lady Help of Christians on our Events Page.
Prayer Shawl - Create beautiful shawls with beautiful intentions
Meet the 3rd Sunday of the month at 11:30 am in the upper OLHC Parish Hall
Adult Altar Servers
They serve at weekend masses and funeral services.
Youth Altar Servers
In grades 4-12
Have 3-4 weeks training after 11 am Sunday Mass for 45 minutes
Serve at the Mass their family regularly attend and families serve together
Music Ministry / Choir
Contact the OLHC Parish Office at 716-276-9288 for more information.
Rosary Apostolate
Meet the first Sunday of every month at 1:00 pm in the lower OLHC Parish Hall
$5.00 Monthly donation for Rosary supplies
Take Rosary Supplies home to complete as many Rosaries as you are able. Then hand in at the next meeting
Meetings include refreshments and praying the Rosary
Rosaries are sent to churches, hospitals and missions around the world
How to pray the Rosary: click here
Eucharistic Ministers
Serve once a month at a Mass of their choice
Distribute the Eucharist to the homebound
Please contact the Parish for more information
Lectors
Participate in the Mass by reading announcements, readings, responsorial psalm, petitions and other announcements
Lectors every 4-6 weeks
Can pick Mass
Training provided
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Meet the first and third Tuesday of the month at 11:00 pm in the upper OLHC Parish Hall
Manages collections in the Poor Boxes
Manages Food Drives
Delivers food to those in Our Parish in need
Collects mittens, hats and scarfs for those in need
Open to both men and women
Secular Franciscan Order
We are gospel people who follow St. Francis of Assisi from gospel to life, and life to gospel.
We meet the 2nd Saturday of the month at 1 pm in the OLHC Parish Hall Meeting Room.
All are welcome.
Call the Parish Office for more details.
Eucharistic Adoration Volunteers
Every Monday 9:00 am—6 pm in the Maria Hilf Chapel
St. Josaphat Food Pantry
As part of the family of parishes model, St. Josaphat's Church, in addition to its own Parishioners needs, also serves the Parishioners of Resurrection, Our Lady Help of Christians, and Queen of Martyrs. Any parishioners from any of these parishes in need of the pantry are more than welcome to use it. Simply call the rectory at 716-893-1086 to schedule an appointment. All calls and visits are confidential. The food pantry is open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to anyone wishing to drop off donations or seeking assistance from the pantry. Also, during Lent, donation containers will be made available at all the parishes for those wishing to contribute financially to the pantry. All proceeds go directly to the pantry, which relies entirely on generous contributions. Please join us in helping to feed the hungry and make a difference in someone's life.
Prayer Shawl - Create beautiful shawls with beautiful intentions
Meet the 3rd Sunday of the month at 11:30 am in the upper OLHC Parish Hall
Adult Altar Servers
They serve at weekend masses and funeral services.
Youth Altar Servers
In grades 4-12
Have 3-4 weeks training after 11 am Sunday Mass for 45 minutes
Serve at the Mass their family regularly attend and families serve together
Music Ministry / Choir
Contact the OLHC Parish Office at 716-276-9288 for more information.
Rosary Apostolate
Meet the first Sunday of every month at 1:00 pm in the lower OLHC Parish Hall
$5.00 Monthly donation for Rosary supplies
Take Rosary Supplies home to complete as many Rosaries as you are able. Then hand in at the next meeting
Meetings include refreshments and praying the Rosary
Rosaries are sent to churches, hospitals and missions around the world
How to pray the Rosary: click here
Eucharistic Ministers
Serve once a month at a Mass of their choice
Distribute the Eucharist to the homebound
Please contact the Parish for more information
Lectors
Participate in the Mass by reading announcements, readings, responsorial psalm, petitions and other announcements
Lectors every 4-6 weeks
Can pick Mass
Training provided
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Meet the first and third Tuesday of the month at 11:00 pm in the upper OLHC Parish Hall
Manages collections in the Poor Boxes
Manages Food Drives
Delivers food to those in Our Parish in need
Collects mittens, hats and scarfs for those in need
Open to both men and women
Secular Franciscan Order
We are gospel people who follow St. Francis of Assisi from gospel to life, and life to gospel.
We meet the 2nd Saturday of the month at 1 pm in the OLHC Parish Hall Meeting Room.
All are welcome.
Call the Parish Office for more details.
Eucharistic Adoration Volunteers
Every Monday 9:00 am—6 pm in the Maria Hilf Chapel
St. Josaphat Food Pantry
As part of the family of parishes model, St. Josaphat's Church, in addition to its own Parishioners needs, also serves the Parishioners of Resurrection, Our Lady Help of Christians, and Queen of Martyrs. Any parishioners from any of these parishes in need of the pantry are more than welcome to use it. Simply call the rectory at 716-893-1086 to schedule an appointment. All calls and visits are confidential. The food pantry is open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to anyone wishing to drop off donations or seeking assistance from the pantry. Also, during Lent, donation containers will be made available at all the parishes for those wishing to contribute financially to the pantry. All proceeds go directly to the pantry, which relies entirely on generous contributions. Please join us in helping to feed the hungry and make a difference in someone's life.