Our Lady of Peace Church
10950 Main St., Clarence, NY 14031~ 716.759.8554 Rectory Office
Rectory Hours: 8:30AM-2:30 and Mon.-Thurs. and Fri. 12Noon
~Akron Clarence Roman Catholic Community~
Mass Times
Weekend Saturday Vigil: 4:30PM (back to original time)
Sunday: 8:00 and 10:00am
Monday: 8:00am Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00am Friday: 6:30am
Confessions: Saturday 3:00-4:00PM
A Message from Fr. Walter
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Throughout the Advent and Christmas Gospels we have seen God communicate with people in many different ways. Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds in the fields of Bethlehem all receive angelic visitors to tell them of Jesus’ birth. Elizabeth and John the Baptist know of Jesus’ presence in the womb of Mary by the power of the Holy Spirit. In today’s Gospel the scribes and priests know the Messiah’s birthplace through the prophecies they have studied their entire lives. For the Magi, creation itself points the way to God through their study of the stars they have charted and followed.
The gifts of the Magi reveal the nature of Jesus to us. Gold is a gift befitting a king. Frankincense was a precious incense burned at the temple as a sign of the presence of God.
Myrrh is mentioned in the gospels surrounding Jesus’ death. It is offered to Jesus on the cross mixed with wine, which he refuses to drink, and it is among the perfumes and spices that Nicodemus brings to prepare Jesus’ body for burial. The gifts proclaim Jesus king, God, and human. From creation to angelic messages to small details in the Gospel, it seems that God desires to communicate God-self to us through whatever means available. The questions is, are we listening?
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.
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Parish Mobile App
The WeConnect Parish App is available on Google's Play Store and the Apple App Store.
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.
Weekly reading
Readings for the week of December 29, 2024
- Sunday: 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 / Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10 (see a) / 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 / Lk 2:41-52
- Monday: 1 Jn 2:12-17 / Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10 / Lk 2:36-40
- Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21 / Ps 96:1-2, 11-12, 13 / Jn 1:1-18
- Wednesday: Nm 6:22-27 / Ps 67:2-3,5, 6, 8 (2a) / Gal 4:4-7 / Lk 2:16-21
- Thursday: 1 Jn 2:22-28 / Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 / Jn 1:19-28
- Friday: 1 Jn 2:29—3:6 / Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6 / Jn 1:29-34
- Saturday: 1 Jn 3:7-10 / Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9 / Jn 1:35-42
- Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6 / Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 (see 11) / Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 / Mt 2:1-12
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.
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.
- Rev. Thomas M. Mahoney, Pastor
- Rev. Walter J. Szczesny, Senior Parochial Vicar
- Rev. Arthur E. Mattulke, Senior Parochial Vicar
- Rev. Joseph N. Franz, Parochial Vicar
- Deacon Art Sullivan, Permanent Deacon
- Sister Barbara Bogden, Outreach
- Karen Molitor, Administrative Assistant, Website and Social Media
- Trudy Wargo, Traditional Choir & Music Director