Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church

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A Message from Fr. Walter

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Relationship is at the core of today’s Gospel. Mary travels to be with her cousin Elizabeth to accompany her during her pregnancy. When Mary speaks, Johnn leaps in Elizabeth’s womb. There is a visceral, tangible reaction when the two women embrace. Part of this encounter highlights the significance of the familial relationship between Mary and Elizabeth, where the two offer support and solidarity. Even more fundamental, however, is Mary and Elizabeth’s relationship with God. Mary agrees to be the Mother of God, and Elizabeth recognizes the presence of God in her midst. Do we recognize God in our relationships with family members, friends, and co-workers? Do we react when we encounter God in our midst?
Throughout Scripture, God continually chooses people who are humble and lowly to raise up and work through. At a time when everyone is preparing for Christmas, humility might be in short supply. How can you live this humility of Mary and Elizabeth and Christ in the coming days?

Fr. Walt

Eucharistic Adoration

Every Wednesday, from 7AM-6PM

The Holy Name Society will be praying the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet from 5:30pm-6PM! 

O Come Let Us Adore Him!!

The Catechism quotes Pope John Paul II: "The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship. Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love. Let us not refuse the time to go to meet him in adoration, in contemplation full of faith, and open to making amends for the serious offenses and crimes of the world. Let our adoration never cease." (CCC, 1380)

Consider signing up for an hour to pray

before the Blessed Sacrament. 

Adorers are always welcome to stop in and

spend time with our Lord.

Call 716.759.8554

Formed

Formed is a Catholic online streaming service that provides movies, books, educational materials, documentaries, daily reflections, seasonal programs, lives of the saints, and so much more; all at no cost to our parishioners.

It is an amazing resource for our children, teens and adults that the Knights of Columbus and Holy Name members are proud to make available to everyone.

Many parishes throughout the country and in our own diocese, have made this program available to their communities and now we have it.

Use the links below to signup/view content.

formed.org/signup

formed.org

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Parish Mobile App

The WeConnect Parish App is available on Google's Play Store and the Apple App Store.

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You can easily receive messages; check the calendar, bulletins, daily readings; and make donations through the App. The App links to our Parish website.

Once you have downloaded the app, select Our Lady of Peace Parish. From the menu, go to Message Settings and toggle the switch to green to receive notifications from our Parish.

Sunday Obligation

The obligation to attend Holy Mass on the Lord’s Day is a sacred one. Anyone who is frail or at risk due to advanced age or medical conditions is always excused from this obligation.

However, those who are healthy and not at great risk, the presumption of the faithful should be that, unless they are at an enhanced risk, sick, or caring for others who are at risk or sick, are obligated to attend Sunday Mass.  

Click here to read the full Statement on a Return to Sunday Mass by the Roman Catholic Bishopsof the Upstate New York Dioceses of Buffalo, Ogdensburg, Rochester and Syracuse

Road to Renewal

The Diocese has embarked on a journey to optimize more fully parish and diocesan resources, and, importantly, increase the reach and impact of our varied ministries throughout Western New York.  See the Road to Renewal website for more information.