St. John the Baptist R.C. Church

While we are unable to receive Holy Communion while watching televised Masses, we can pray An Act of Spiritual Communion:

My Jesus,
I believe that You present in the
Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you and I desire to receive
You into my soul.
Since I cannot receive You sacramentally,
come spiritually into my heart.
Jesus you’re the one I love;
you’re the one I know.
You’re the one who makes me strong,
Spirit in my soul.

Bread, blessed and broken for us all,
symbol of your love from the grain so tall.
Bread blessed and broken for us all,
bread of life you give to us,
bread of life for all. Amen.

St. John's now allows you to manage your giving ONLINE using a credit/debit card.  It is easy and allows you to set up automatic recurring contributions.

This will help your weekly offerings to continue on an uninterrupted basis when travel, illness or other circumstances prevent you from attending Mass.

To get started, click on DONATE NOW then select Create Profile to the right.

Simply follow the on-screen instructions to create a profile and to schedule your contributions. Any questions, please contact Carla Mazurek at [email protected]

Thank you for your generous support!

Since all public Masses are canceled until further notice, individual and private devotions are strongly encouraged.  Whether in church or at home, the Catholic faithful are encouraged to make a Spiritual Communion (see prayer above).  St. John Paul II writes,  "It is good to cultivate in our hearts a constant desire for the sacrament of the Eucharist."  The practice of Spiritual Communion, which has happily been established in the Church for centuries and recommended by saints who were masters of the spiritual life, as St. Teresa of Jesus wrote, "When you do not receive communion and you do not attend Mass, you CAN make a spiritual communion, which is a most beneficial practice; by it the love of God will be greatly impressed on you." (Ecclesia Eucharistia, no. 34)

SUGGESTIONS for these days ahead when we are unable to gather in prayer as a community of faith: Church will remain open as scheduled for private devotion: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., seven days a week. Prayer aides can be found on the tables in Church which include Stations of the Cross booklets, Lenten Reflection Booklets, various other prayers, and our missalettes found in pews.

The Diocese of Buffalo website has the most update to date information and guidelines for Catholics:
https://www.buffalodiocese.org/coronavirus

Bishop Scharfenberger asks all priests of the Dioceses of Buffalo to continue to offer Mass daily for the many intentions that have been committed to and ensure that the Eucharist is celebrated during this holy season of Lent. Please be assured that the intentions scheduled are being fulfilled by the pastor or another priest in a private Mass.

OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY REMAINS OPEN - Wednesdays 1-2 p.m. Do not come into the building; drive-up only, please!

You can read the CURRENT BULLETIN located on our home page for updated parish information. 

Upon consultation and with the recommendation of the parish trustees, the Spring Raffle Drawing scheduled for Apr. 19 will take place on May 17. This will allow for greater participation, providing more time for tickets to be forwarded to the Rectory Office in a timely fashion. So please send your entree(s) in as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience and participation.  Best of luck!

If you're looking to get involved in the parish, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer within our wonderful community. Perhaps you'd like to join one of our many ministries and parish organizations? Or would you prefer to participate in the Mass? Helping hands are always needed.

Please click here for information regarding altar serving, Eucharistic ministry, choir, and ushering.

You may also navigate the above tab labeled Ministries/Volunteer for Parish Ministry Information.

The St. John Neumann Shrine Museum is open to the public. Anyone wishing to see our recently renovated Chapel or St. John Neumann Archives Room can call the Rectory at 716-873-1122 to schedule a tour.