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“Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve. . . “   ~~  Matthew 20:28 Click above orange title for complete article.

OLEAN — In sharing his spiritual path to Olean, Rev. John Adams prefers that the degrees behind his name are a side note, while the message of his shared ministry with St. John the Evangelist and the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels churches takes front and center. Click on orange title above for complete story.

Weekend of February 6-7, Fr. John and Fr. David blessed prayer shawls, baby blankets and hats, mittens and more at both linked   parishes.  These items are made by The Work of Our Hands Ministry based in St. Philomena’s Parish. Click on the orange title above for more info.

“This is how you are to pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done . . .”       ~Mt 6: 9-10 Click orange title for complete reflection.

Fr. John Adams shares first Lenten Reflection. Click on orange title above for complete article.

The Diocese of Buffalo will begin a 33-Day Consecration to St. Joseph starting February 15th until March 19th, Solemnity of St. Joseph. Click on the orange title above for full details.

Friday, Jan. 29th Mass at 12:15 pm will take place at the Basilica instead of St. John's. The 12:15 pm Masses will continue next week at St. John's until construction at the Basilica ends.

Check out ProLife link for complete Nine Days for Life Novena. Let's pray together as we remember the tragic 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Join us in praying for an end to abortion.

Tuesday, January 19th @ 7 pm--During the Consecration to St. Joseph, a Holy Hour for the Healing of our Nation with Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held at the Basilica between 7-8 pm. This Holy Hour can also be attended in person or LIVE on Facebook.

We're getting ready for the installation of Bishop Mike Fisher tomorrow: Ways you watch the installation: ➜ Livestream on YT: http://ow.ly/3EqS30rsvfF ➜ Broastcast TV with Fr. Seil on Ch7 Congratulations from the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and St. John the Evangelist! #welcomebishopmike https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNs5uyNRQ1Y Diocese of Buffalo #welcomebishopmike Please share!

Confession and Adoration available at the Basilica from 4:30-5:30 pm. No confessions today at St. John's.

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33 Day Consecration to St. Joseph begins Jan. 1st and ends Feb. 2nd daily at 7 pm on Facebook: @BasilicaOlean. Join us virtually as we pray to St. Joseph and learn more about this special saint. Rosary and Adoration included. If you wish to be a reader for any of the 33 days, call Fr. David at 585-307-6728.

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Don't forget to make your reservations for Saturday, Dec. 26 and Sunday, Dec. 27 here on our website.

Deadline for Reservations Dec. 18. Press the yellow title for full details.

RSVP for Christmas by Dec. 18; NO RSVP for out-of-state Travelers; Advent Penance Seervice 12/19; Volunteers Needed; Parish Council Meeting Dec. 15; Click orange title for details

Parish Council Meeting is rescheduled for Tuesday, December 15th at 6:30 pm in the Bradley Centennial Hall. All are welcome.

Virtual Shower for Mary — St. Elizabeth Motherhouse Thursday Dec. 10 @ 6:30 pm on www.alleganyfranciscans.org — Gifts (wrapped or bagged) may be dropped in lobby of Motherhouse, 115 E. Main St., Allegany, NY starting Dec. 5th thru 10th between 9 am—6 pm. Items needed: diapers, pull-ups, hats & mittens, board books, blankets, diaper wipes, pajamas, winter clothing, educational toys, stuffed animals.

We appreciate the great response to our Kringle sale. But, due to circumstances beyond our control, we will not be able to receive the Kringle order this year. Money will be returned to those that ordered Kringles.  We look forward, however, to offering this fundraiser next year with an earlier order date!