~Akron Clarence
Roman Catholic Community~
Pastor - Rev. Thomas Mahoney
frtomfamily15@gmail.com
Our Lady of Peace Church
10950 Main St., Clarence, NY 14031
Senior Parochial Vicar - Fr. Walter Szczesny
wszczesny@buffalodiocese.org
Rectory Office - 716.759.8554~Email - office@olpclarence.org
Rectory Hours: 8:30AM-2:30 and Mon.-Thurs. and Fri. 12Noon
Mass Times
Saturday Vigil: 4:30PM~Sunday: 8:00 and 10:00am
Monday: 8:00am Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00am Friday: 6:30am
Confessions: Saturday 3:00-4:00PM
Stations of the Cross will be held on Friday, February 7 at 6:30PM
All are welcome
A Message from Fr. Walter
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Following his baptism in the Jordan and time of temptation in the desert, Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth to worship in the synagogue. After reading from the scroll of Isaiah the people look at Jesus intently as he tells them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” When we read the Bible, we remember the history of this great book. We think about the context in which these words were first written and proclaimed. But then we go further for we believe the living word has something to tell us today. How can these words of comfort and justice for the poor and oppressed be fulfilled in our time? What role do we have in making these words come alive here and now.
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 February 2, 2025
- Sunday: Mal 3:1-4 / Heb 2:14-18 / Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 / Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
- Monday: Heb 11:32-40 / Ps 31:20, 21, 22, 23, 24 / Mk 5:1-20
- Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4 / Ps 22:26b-27, 28 and 30, 31-32 / Mk 5:21-43
- Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15 / Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a / Mk 6:1-6
- Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24 / Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 9, 10-11 / / Mk 6:7-13
- Friday: Heb 13:1-8 / Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9abc / Mk 6:14-29
- Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21 / Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 / Mk 6:30-34
- Next Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8 / Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 (1c) / 1 Cor 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11 / Lk 5:1-11
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. Peter Bassey, 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