News and Announcements
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Queen of Martyrs is looking for volunteers, to help set up our outdoor manger on December 1st (the Sunday after Thanksgiving). Volunteers need to be able to help lift the heavy stable and statues that are placed in the manger. Please call the Parish office (716-892-1746) and leave your name and phone #. Thank you!
Queen of Martyrs is looking for volunteers, to help set up our outdoor manger on December 1st (the Sunday after Thanksgiving). Volunteers need to be able to help lift the heavy stable and statues that are placed in the manger. Please call the Parish office (716-892-1746) and leave your name and phone #. Thank you!
Catholic Family of Cheektowaga
Adopted Family Christmas Program
Once again, this year, all parishioners in our family of parishes are invited to make Christmas a little merrier for families and groups in our community who may be in need of some assistance at this me of year. We will be coordinating with the nearby office of Catholic Chari es, St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, & St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center as we share the joy of Christmas with those in need. Tags with specific “wish list” items that have been shared with us will be available at all weekend & daily Masses at OLHC beginning Saturday, November 23rd. Each gift should be approximately $15-$20. The wrapped gifts (with the card attached to the outside) may be brought to any of the OLHC Masses or Central Parish Office NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15th so that there is me to deliver them to the intended child/family member. If you choose to purchase a gift without taking a card, please attach a piece of paper to the outside of the gift stating what it is so we may distribute it accordingly.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Adopted Family Christmas Program
Once again, this year, all parishioners in our family of parishes are invited to make Christmas a little merrier for families and groups in our community who may be in need of some assistance at this me of year. We will be coordinating with the nearby office of Catholic Chari es, St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, & St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center as we share the joy of Christmas with those in need. Tags with specific “wish list” items that have been shared with us will be available at all weekend & daily Masses at OLHC beginning Saturday, November 23rd. Each gift should be approximately $15-$20. The wrapped gifts (with the card attached to the outside) may be brought to any of the OLHC Masses or Central Parish Office NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15th so that there is me to deliver them to the intended child/family member. If you choose to purchase a gift without taking a card, please attach a piece of paper to the outside of the gift stating what it is so we may distribute it accordingly.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Annual Sock, Hat, and Glove Collection
Please help support the collection of new winter socks, hats, and gloves for St Luke's Mission. The collection is sponsored by the Sisters of St Francis of the Neuman Community. Five members of our Catholic Family are Associates of the Sisters of St Francis. New socks, hats, and gloves are needed for men, women, and children. The collection bin is placed in the vestibule at Resurrection Church. The collection will end on December 15th . All items will be taken to St Luke's Mission in Buffalo by the Sisters of St Francis. Thank you for your continued generous support!
~Marie Lelek, Associate of the Sisters of St Francis
Please help support the collection of new winter socks, hats, and gloves for St Luke's Mission. The collection is sponsored by the Sisters of St Francis of the Neuman Community. Five members of our Catholic Family are Associates of the Sisters of St Francis. New socks, hats, and gloves are needed for men, women, and children. The collection bin is placed in the vestibule at Resurrection Church. The collection will end on December 15th . All items will be taken to St Luke's Mission in Buffalo by the Sisters of St Francis. Thank you for your continued generous support!
~Marie Lelek, Associate of the Sisters of St Francis
Queen of Martyrs' St. Vincent De Paul Angel Tree Basket
The Angel Tree provides underprivileged families in the area with gifts for Christmas. Once again this year, we are asking for Target or Walmart gift cards so children’s gifts may be purchased. There will be an “Angel Tree Basket” placed by the side Altar the weekends of 11/23, 11/30, and 12/7 for your donations.
Thank you for your kind and generous support - it makes Christ mas brighter for many families. God bless you for your love.
The Angel Tree provides underprivileged families in the area with gifts for Christmas. Once again this year, we are asking for Target or Walmart gift cards so children’s gifts may be purchased. There will be an “Angel Tree Basket” placed by the side Altar the weekends of 11/23, 11/30, and 12/7 for your donations.
Thank you for your kind and generous support - it makes Christ mas brighter for many families. God bless you for your love.
Join Us! 25th Anniversary of Priesthood Pilgrimage to Poland & Austria
For the 2025 Jubilee Year, a Pilgrimage led by Fr. Jozef has been planned for June 25th—July 5, 2025. A bus will be provided departing OLHC to the Toronto Airport and will return to OLHC at the completion of the trip. For the flyer and itinerary, click here. Please make your deposit as soon as possible to secure your spot.
For the 2025 Jubilee Year, a Pilgrimage led by Fr. Jozef has been planned for June 25th—July 5, 2025. A bus will be provided departing OLHC to the Toronto Airport and will return to OLHC at the completion of the trip. For the flyer and itinerary, click here. Please make your deposit as soon as possible to secure your spot.
Resurrection - Volunteers Needed!
Resurrection Church is in need of Ushers for the Saturday 4:00 pm Mass and Eucharis c Ministers for the Sunday 9:00 am Mass. Please call the Parish Office at 716 683-3712 if you are interested in helping us out.
Resurrection Church is in need of Ushers for the Saturday 4:00 pm Mass and Eucharis c Ministers for the Sunday 9:00 am Mass. Please call the Parish Office at 716 683-3712 if you are interested in helping us out.
St. Josaphat Weekly Social
St. Josaphat’s is hosting a weekly social in the Parish Center after 11:00 a.m. Mass in the Church. Everyone from all four parishes – (parents, grandparents, and youth of all ages) are welcome to join us. Light refreshments for everyone, and recreational activities for our youth will be made available.
St. Josaphat’s is hosting a weekly social in the Parish Center after 11:00 a.m. Mass in the Church. Everyone from all four parishes – (parents, grandparents, and youth of all ages) are welcome to join us. Light refreshments for everyone, and recreational activities for our youth will be made available.
Disposal of Religious Items
Please be sure to always cherish blessed religious objects at home, venerate them with piety, and when necessary, dispose of them properly. Religious holy items such as old books, rosaries, or palms or anything that has been blessed should be buried or burned (and then the ashes buried). Please do not bring items to the Parish office or Churches without permission of our Priests. Thank you for your consideration.
Please be sure to always cherish blessed religious objects at home, venerate them with piety, and when necessary, dispose of them properly. Religious holy items such as old books, rosaries, or palms or anything that has been blessed should be buried or burned (and then the ashes buried). Please do not bring items to the Parish office or Churches without permission of our Priests. Thank you for your consideration.
RCIA
The journey towards becoming a full member of the Catholic Church includes time for prayer, catechesis, and conversation. For those who are not baptized, or baptized in another Christian denomination and seeking to be full members of the Catholic Church, or Baptized Catholic but not Confirmed, there is a program called the Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults (RCIA). RCIA is also open to Catholics who are already Confirmed and would like a program to learn more about the faith. If you would like more information about RCIA, please contact the OLHC Parish Office. Please begin to attend Mass. Candidates should attend the Stations of the Cross each Friday of Lent, followed by meeting with Fr. Jozef.
The journey towards becoming a full member of the Catholic Church includes time for prayer, catechesis, and conversation. For those who are not baptized, or baptized in another Christian denomination and seeking to be full members of the Catholic Church, or Baptized Catholic but not Confirmed, there is a program called the Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults (RCIA). RCIA is also open to Catholics who are already Confirmed and would like a program to learn more about the faith. If you would like more information about RCIA, please contact the OLHC Parish Office. Please begin to attend Mass. Candidates should attend the Stations of the Cross each Friday of Lent, followed by meeting with Fr. Jozef.
2025 Mass Book
The 2025 Mass book is available for all 4 of our Churches . If you would like to schedule a Mass, please contact the office of that particular Church.
The 2025 Mass book is available for all 4 of our Churches . If you would like to schedule a Mass, please contact the office of that particular Church.
Eucharistic Minister
Volunteers Eucharistic Ministers are needed to bring Holy Communion to our homebound parishioners. Volunteers are needed from all 4 of our Churches. Please call the OLHC Parish office at 716 276 9288 to sign up and let us know which Parish you can serve.
Volunteers Eucharistic Ministers are needed to bring Holy Communion to our homebound parishioners. Volunteers are needed from all 4 of our Churches. Please call the OLHC Parish office at 716 276 9288 to sign up and let us know which Parish you can serve.
Warning!!
If you receive a text message or email from any of our priests asking for you to purchase gift cards for them or asking for your assistance, please do not respond. This has happened periodically to parishioners but just know that these are fraudulent requests. You will never be contacted to buy anything for our Priests.
If you receive a text message or email from any of our priests asking for you to purchase gift cards for them or asking for your assistance, please do not respond. This has happened periodically to parishioners but just know that these are fraudulent requests. You will never be contacted to buy anything for our Priests.