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Some of the more precious moments of the season? Watching our children enact the Christmas story! All welcome! Starts at 9:30 am in the Basilica.

Going to confession (Sacrament of Reconciliation) is one of the most important things you can do to prepare for Christmas. A Penance Service includes public prayer, Scripture readings and a brief talk by a priest or deacon along with an examination of conscience. This is immediately followed by individual sacramental confession. Several priests will be on hand for Individual confession with absolution. (The communal parts of the service are not confession.) Forgot how to go to Confession? Want to learn more about the sacrament? Resources (including videos) are at the link above!

Come celebrate the birth of Our Lord, Jesus Christ! Mass schedule for all 3 linked parishes at the link above. BASILICA MASS SCHEDULE...Christmas Eve Mass on Monday, December 24 at 4:00 p.m and 9:00pm [ALSO 4:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Oratory, Portville]--- Christmas Day Mass on Tuesday December 25---- 9:00 am [11:00 a.m. Sacred Heart Oratory, Portville]

The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels will serve close to 1,000 complete ham dinners on Christmas Day via take-out, at-home-delivery or dine-in (at the basilica dining hall). Anyone may call for meal deliveries or dine in with us. No questions asked. DETAILS at link above. DINNER RESERVATIONS due before Fri., DECEMBER 21st at noon, call:Basilica Office 716-372-4841 Mon. thru Fri., 9 AM-2 PM After DECEMBER 21st call: 814-598-0158 9 AM—4 PM Dinner includes ham, potatoes, mixed vegetables, applesauce cup, roll, and dessert. VOLUNTEERS...Sat. Dec. 22- Drop off berry pies (no cream pies)after Mass... Sun. Dec. 23- Set-up & decorating Ham/potato prep... Tues. Dec. 25- 8:30 am Dinner Prep... 10:45 am - Delivery line & food line... 11:00am- DRIVERS arrive to deliver meals... 12:00-12:30 pm- Takeout Dinners available... 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm- Dine in at our parish hall... 1:30pm - Cleanup begins

The Christmas decorations are up -- no better time to come for a visit! Come see for yourself what has drawn visitors here for more than a century. All welcome to this FREE tour. Our parish community has been worshiping on this property in Olean since 1852. Discover stories surrounding our remarkable history, art and architecture in this fascinating 45-minute tour. The 103-year-old basilica, now internationally recognized by the Vatican for its outstanding history and art, is the most significant attraction for both tourists and pilgrims in this region of the country. Bring your family and friends to this delightful tour given by the author of the basilica's new history book, A Place Set Apart (linked above).

Ring in the New Year with us at Mass! New Years Day is The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God--a holy day of obligation for Roman Catholics. Fr David will offer a Vigil Mass at 11:30pm on New Years Eve as a special way to ring in blessings for our community and our homes. A Vigil Mass at 4pm will also be offered. NEW YEARS DAY --Tuesday, January 1 MASS at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Mass schedule for the three linked parishes (St. John the Evangelist,Olean and St. Philomela, Franklinville) at the link above.

Led on the first Wednesday of each month by the parish Filipino Community immediately following the 12:15 PM Mass. 

First Saturday Mass and Devotions requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima. Offered the First Saturday of each month 7:30 am includes Mass and Rosary. See link for details about this important devotion.

Stand for Life- this Sunday in Lincoln Park 1-2PM. This is a monthly witness to the sanctity of life in all stages of development. We join others in the community in this important witness as we stand and pray quietly--non-confrontational, non-judgmental. Signs are available. Come be a voice for the voiceless.

First Saturday Mass and Devotions requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima. Offered the First Saturday of each month 7:30 am includes Mass and Rosary. See link for details about this important devotion.

Stand for Life- this Sunday in Lincoln Park 1-2PM. This is a monthly witness to the sanctity of life in all stages of development. We join others in the community in this important witness as we stand and pray quietly--non-confrontational, non-judgmental. Signs are available. Come be a voice for the voiceless.

Led on the first Wednesday of each month by the parish Filipino Community immediately following the 12:15 PM Mass. 

Mass times to be announced. Pope Francis granted the title of Minor Basilica to St. Mary of the Angels on this day in 2017. A PLENARY INDULGENCE may be gained today - One of four designated days per year that we can offer this grace to pilgrims. See link for details.

The Vatican has declared that Minor Basilicas are to celebrate the Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle (February 22) with great solemnity. This is to make clear the particular bond of communion by which the Minor Basilica is united with the Roman cathedra (chair) of Peter. Today's Scripture reading (1 Peter 5: 1-4) introduces the idea of the leaders of God's people as spiritual shepherds, focusing on Christ as the Chief Shepherd. More info on this special feast at the link above.

First Saturday Mass and Devotions requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima. Offered the First Saturday of each month 7:30 am includes Mass and Rosary. See link for details about this important devotion.

Stand for Life- this Sunday in Lincoln Park 1-2PM. This is a monthly witness to the sanctity of life in all stages of development. We join others in the community in this important witness as we stand and pray quietly--non-confrontational, non-judgmental. Signs are available. Come be a voice for the voiceless.

Led on the first Wednesday of each month by the parish Filipino Community immediately following the 12:15 PM Mass. 

Led on the first Wednesday of each month by the parish Filipino Community immediately following the 12:15 PM Mass. 

First Saturday Mass and Devotions requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima. Offered the First Saturday of each month 7:30 am includes Mass and Rosary. See link for details about this important devotion.

Stand for Life- this Sunday in Lincoln Park 1-2PM. This is a monthly witness to the sanctity of life in all stages of development. We join others in the community in this important witness as we stand and pray quietly--non-confrontational, non-judgmental. Signs are available. Come be a voice for the voiceless.