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Sunday Morning Discussions
All are welcome! Please Join Deacon Mark/Deacon Tim and fellow Parishioners for Sunday Morning Discussions after 10:00 am mass in the Parish Center Upcoming discussions: Next Discussion will be on June 5, 2022 Contact DeaconMark@olshop.org for more information. |
2022 Schedule:
June 2
July 7
August 4
September 1
October
November 3
December 1
June 2
July 7
August 4
September 1
October
November 3
December 1
RETURN - HOW TO DRAW YOUR CHILD BACK TO THE CHURCH
Please Join Deacon Mark for a 6-Week Book Study and Discussion on Tuesday evenings beginning May 17 from 7-8 PM in the Our Lady of Sacred Heart Parish Center.
The Church faces many challenges today. 13% of Americans identify as former Catholics, and for every one convert to the Catholic faith, more than six people leave. One-third of people raised Catholic no longer identify as Catholic today, and attendance at Mass continues to fall, with only a paltry 24% in the pews on any given Sunday. One-third of the Millennial generation now claims no religious affiliation, and only 16% identify as Catholic.
Behind these statistics are countless stories of wounded families. Millions of mothers and fathers are longing for their children to come home to the Church, wondering: “Where did we go wrong?” The passive wait and see approach is no longer an option. We need a different strategy. We need to understand the real reasons why our young people drift away, and we need a game plan to bring them home.
Many families are in this situation and if you are one of them, don’t miss the opportunity to join Deacon Mark and others to discuss a plan for a solution. Registration is strongly encouraged and there is a suggested $5.00 donation to cover the cost of the materials provided. To register, please call the parish office (716-824-2935) or email Deacon Mark directly at DeaconMark@OLSHOP.Org
Please Join Deacon Mark for a 6-Week Book Study and Discussion on Tuesday evenings beginning May 17 from 7-8 PM in the Our Lady of Sacred Heart Parish Center.
The Church faces many challenges today. 13% of Americans identify as former Catholics, and for every one convert to the Catholic faith, more than six people leave. One-third of people raised Catholic no longer identify as Catholic today, and attendance at Mass continues to fall, with only a paltry 24% in the pews on any given Sunday. One-third of the Millennial generation now claims no religious affiliation, and only 16% identify as Catholic.
Behind these statistics are countless stories of wounded families. Millions of mothers and fathers are longing for their children to come home to the Church, wondering: “Where did we go wrong?” The passive wait and see approach is no longer an option. We need a different strategy. We need to understand the real reasons why our young people drift away, and we need a game plan to bring them home.
Many families are in this situation and if you are one of them, don’t miss the opportunity to join Deacon Mark and others to discuss a plan for a solution. Registration is strongly encouraged and there is a suggested $5.00 donation to cover the cost of the materials provided. To register, please call the parish office (716-824-2935) or email Deacon Mark directly at DeaconMark@OLSHOP.Org
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Fundraiser:
OLSH World Youth Day Pilgrims are collecting gently used clothing, purses, belts, accessories, ties, backpacks, linens, bedding & towels after all Masses May 21-22 to raise money for their trip to Portugal next summer. Items will be sold to Savers by the pound. Tax deductible donations receipts will be available at drop off. Volunteers will be present to help you unload cars after all Masses in the back parking lot. Items should be clean, able to be resold and in trash bags. Soft goods only - NO appliances or other household items please. |
Did you hear the bells?
On Saturday, April 23, parishes throughout the Diocese rang their church bells for 15 minutes to commemorate the beginning of the Diocese of Buffalo’s 175th Anniversary of its founding. Sunday, May 1, the Diocesan Anniversary mass is being celebrated at the St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart parish is part of the Southern Erie vicariate and we will celebrate an Anniversary Mass on Wednesday, June 1 at OLV Basilica at 7 pm. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Celebration of our 175th Anniversary is intended to inspire, renew and strengthen our faith and commitment to service as the People of God throughout Western New York. Additional events will be publicized as dates are announced.
On Saturday, April 23, parishes throughout the Diocese rang their church bells for 15 minutes to commemorate the beginning of the Diocese of Buffalo’s 175th Anniversary of its founding. Sunday, May 1, the Diocesan Anniversary mass is being celebrated at the St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart parish is part of the Southern Erie vicariate and we will celebrate an Anniversary Mass on Wednesday, June 1 at OLV Basilica at 7 pm. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Celebration of our 175th Anniversary is intended to inspire, renew and strengthen our faith and commitment to service as the People of God throughout Western New York. Additional events will be publicized as dates are announced.
Pittsburg Pirates VS Cincinnati Reds
Sunday, August 21
Bus leaves 9:00 am
$90 per person
Includes: Your bus ride down and back, drinks and snacks on the bus, your ticket into the game, and $10 food voucher at the game.
Call the parish office to make your reservations.
*** Limited Availability... Call the parish office.
Sunday, August 21
Bus leaves 9:00 am
$90 per person
Includes: Your bus ride down and back, drinks and snacks on the bus, your ticket into the game, and $10 food voucher at the game.
Call the parish office to make your reservations.
*** Limited Availability... Call the parish office.