Catholic Family of Cheektowaga Celebrates the Sacraments!
Baptisms - Every Sunday, during or after the Eucharist. Please arrange two witnesses who will become the Godparents of your child. One of them must be a practicing Catholic and member of a Parish Church.
New Parishioners - Always welcome to register and support us through time, talent, and treasure. Registration Forms are available in the back of our Churches. Please visit or contact our office to register or notify us when moving out of the Parish.
Reconciliation - Confessions are available 20 minutes before every daily Mass and 30 minutes before Saturday Vigil Masses.
Faith Formation - Every child and youth need to be educated and continue to grow in faith by the help of parents, family members, and Church. Please call (716) 458-3071 to register your child for the Religious Education program.
First Confession and Confirmation - Please see our Ministries Page for information.
Confessions - Our priests are available to administer this important sacrament of mercy 20 min. before every daily and vigil Masses. Also, call the office for a personal appointment. Every Catholic needs to go to confession at least once a year. Holy communion can be received during the Mass only in the state of grace (without mortal sin).
Marriage - The sacrament for women and men in love that want to create a new Christian family together and with God. All couples who are choosing to serve the Church through the vocation of marriage are invited to schedule the ceremony at least 6 months before the wedding day.
Anointing of the sick - We administer the sacrament every Tuesday, after 12 pm Mass at Resurrection Church. Also, call us to request a home or hospital visit. Please do not postpone contacting a priest at the very moment of death but request the sacrament when the sick person is still conscious and aware of the approaching ϐinal journey.
Funerals - Please arrange with the funeral home of your choice. They will contact our Church for you to schedule this very important liturgical celebration for our beloved departed.
R.C.I.A. - The program of Christian initiation to become a member of the Catholic Church. Please contact us if called by the holy spirit.
St. Josaphat Food Pantry - The food pantry is open every Saturday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm to anyone wishing to drop off donations or seeking assistance from the pantry. Call the St. Josaphat Parish Office at (716) 893-1086 for appointment.
Priesthood / Religious Life - If you hear Gods calling to serve the Church as a Priest, Deacon, or Religious woman or man, please contact the Vocation Office of the Diocese of Buffalo at 716-847-5335.
Letter of Recommendation - These are testimonies to the fact that you are a practicing Catholic in the Parish. Please use contribution envelopes to indicate attendance. To be a sponsor, a person needs to be conϐirmed, registered at our Parish, and attending Holy Mass at our Church. Please call the ofϐice of your membership to receive a letter of good stands to become a Godparent for Baptism or Sponsor for Conϐirmation.
OLHC CEMETERY
Mission Statement: Believing in the sanctity of the human body, the resurrection and eternal life, we are dedicated to the respectful care of God’s people, who even in death remain a part of our Faith community. The cemetery at OLHC has space available in our beautiful cemetery. If you would like to discuss purchasing a grave or columbarium, please call Joanna at the OLHC Parish and Cemetery Office at 716 276-9288.
New Parishioners - Always welcome to register and support us through time, talent, and treasure. Registration Forms are available in the back of our Churches. Please visit or contact our office to register or notify us when moving out of the Parish.
Reconciliation - Confessions are available 20 minutes before every daily Mass and 30 minutes before Saturday Vigil Masses.
Faith Formation - Every child and youth need to be educated and continue to grow in faith by the help of parents, family members, and Church. Please call (716) 458-3071 to register your child for the Religious Education program.
First Confession and Confirmation - Please see our Ministries Page for information.
Confessions - Our priests are available to administer this important sacrament of mercy 20 min. before every daily and vigil Masses. Also, call the office for a personal appointment. Every Catholic needs to go to confession at least once a year. Holy communion can be received during the Mass only in the state of grace (without mortal sin).
Marriage - The sacrament for women and men in love that want to create a new Christian family together and with God. All couples who are choosing to serve the Church through the vocation of marriage are invited to schedule the ceremony at least 6 months before the wedding day.
Anointing of the sick - We administer the sacrament every Tuesday, after 12 pm Mass at Resurrection Church. Also, call us to request a home or hospital visit. Please do not postpone contacting a priest at the very moment of death but request the sacrament when the sick person is still conscious and aware of the approaching ϐinal journey.
Funerals - Please arrange with the funeral home of your choice. They will contact our Church for you to schedule this very important liturgical celebration for our beloved departed.
R.C.I.A. - The program of Christian initiation to become a member of the Catholic Church. Please contact us if called by the holy spirit.
St. Josaphat Food Pantry - The food pantry is open every Saturday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm to anyone wishing to drop off donations or seeking assistance from the pantry. Call the St. Josaphat Parish Office at (716) 893-1086 for appointment.
Priesthood / Religious Life - If you hear Gods calling to serve the Church as a Priest, Deacon, or Religious woman or man, please contact the Vocation Office of the Diocese of Buffalo at 716-847-5335.
Letter of Recommendation - These are testimonies to the fact that you are a practicing Catholic in the Parish. Please use contribution envelopes to indicate attendance. To be a sponsor, a person needs to be conϐirmed, registered at our Parish, and attending Holy Mass at our Church. Please call the ofϐice of your membership to receive a letter of good stands to become a Godparent for Baptism or Sponsor for Conϐirmation.
OLHC CEMETERY
Mission Statement: Believing in the sanctity of the human body, the resurrection and eternal life, we are dedicated to the respectful care of God’s people, who even in death remain a part of our Faith community. The cemetery at OLHC has space available in our beautiful cemetery. If you would like to discuss purchasing a grave or columbarium, please call Joanna at the OLHC Parish and Cemetery Office at 716 276-9288.
CEMETERY REGULATIONS
Annuals only
One planter per grave
No bushes to the planted
No glass containers or ornaments
No fencing, plastic edging or decorative stones
Nothing placed higher than the stone
All decorations removed by March 1
The cemetery is not responsible for any damage incurred to monuments or lots as a result of vandalism.
Annuals only
One planter per grave
No bushes to the planted
No glass containers or ornaments
No fencing, plastic edging or decorative stones
Nothing placed higher than the stone
All decorations removed by March 1
The cemetery is not responsible for any damage incurred to monuments or lots as a result of vandalism.