Southern Cattaraugus Vicariate Mass celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the Diocese 2022 commemorates the 175th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Buffalo. The diocese was officially established on April 23, 1847 with Bishop John Timon as the first bishop. Throughout this year various activities and events will be taking place. One such event is a regional vicariate Mass. Bishop Michael Fisher is going to each Vicariate to celebrate a Mass during this year. The Mass for our Vicariate (Southern Cattaraugus) was Thursday, August 11 (Feast of St. Philomena) at St. Philomena Church, Franklinville. This was a wonderful opportunity for our parishes to come together and meet Bishop Fisher.
The Spirit comes with the tenderness of a true friend and protector to save, to heal, to teach, to counsel, to strengthen, to console. Holy Spirit guide me and enlighten me to live a good life. Amen. -adapted from Cyril of Jerusalem, 360 AD
Luke 12:49-53: This passage can so easily be misinterpreted. A reader might be convinced that Jesus wants to spread conflict, for conflict’s sake. When Jesus says He wants to “set the earth on fire,” He doesn’t mean a destroying fire, but a “fire” of zeal for living the faith with integrity, like Paul described in today’s second reading. The “fire” Jesus describes is the fire that will consume and destroy the “chaff,” (unrepentant sinners), who will be separated from the “wheat;” (faithful people who repent of their sins; and who are sincerely trying to live the faith). Jesus sees how choosing to accept or reject the faith will, inevitably, separate people from one another; both in the intimate confines of the family and in society. Choices always have consequences and the choice for or against the faith is no exception. Which will we choose? God’s Will be done!
Come and register Monday thru Thursday and enjoy Catholic Vacation Bible Camp for children ages Pre-K thru 10 years old! Special Family Day Thursday with bounce house, spaghetti dinner and magic show!
Come pray at the Oratory of the Sacred Heart in Portville, NY. Evening Prayer at 7 pm followed by silent Eucharistic Adoration. At 8 pm, the Rosary or the Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed every other week followed by Praise and Worship. Night Prayer begins at 8:45 pm followed by prayers and Reposition. All are invited. Please wear masks. Bring your own Liturgy of the Hours.
The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office or the Work of God (Opus Dei), is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer. The Hours are a meditative dialogue on the mystery of Christ, using scripture and prayer. Due to Covid-19, bring your phones and upload iBreviary app.
Sacrament of Reconciliation is available every Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 pm at Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels (Olean). Eucharistic Adoration will take place at the same time. No appointment necessary.
Sit back and enjoy our Basilica Virtual Tour with your Tour Guide, Jennifer Kane, our historian and author of our Basilica's history book. Book is available for purchase here.