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The picture of Jesus at twelve years old that we are given shows Him already to be beyond His years in insight and inquisitiveness about the Law. Imagine the wisdom of Jesus’ heart and mind… as Jesus, at His core, is pure love… the refulgence of wisdom… the Light that penetrates all with its purity and grace! Contemplate listening to the questions and answers that day! 

The joy of Our Lord’s Birth breaks through any of the darkness that we can experience in our lives as a community, as a family, or as individuals. The Lord brings light to all aspects of our humanity. May you always walk in your journey toward the Light, with the Light and in the Light of Our Lord. May you know with confidence and trust in your heart and soul that Our Loving God is by your side who offers us hope as He embraces us, He embraces you with His love. It is much love and affection, the staff and ministerial teams at your Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels parish wish you a beautiful Christmas Season filled with His love, peace, and goodness. And, on this Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph may you always know that you have a parish family who walks with you to share in your sorrows and your joys, and who cares deeply for you and prays for you in humble attempts of imitation of Our Lord and His Holy Family. Blessings of the Christmas Season and always, Fr. John

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus Council #338 for their generous donation of $25,000 to the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels.

Thank you for the kindness you shared upon the passing of my mother. Click on above title for more...

The Messiah’s God-given strength and adherence to God’s law are predicted, as is His all-encompassing peaceful rule over all in the Name of God.

Community Christmas Dinner 2021 featured in the Olean Times Herald! Click on title!

Drivers Needed for Christmas Dinners! We had a great response last year 2020! Can we do it again? Click on orange title to sign up!

NYS Mask Mandate reinstated for all counties. On December 10, 2021, New York State announced a mask mandate for all indoor venues effective December 13, 2021 which will be reviewed January 15, 2022. At this time, masks are mandated for all participants in liturgies held in Catholic churches and worship spaces located in the Diocese of Buffalo regardless of vaccination status.

Because of John’s godly message of charity, justice, honesty and living with integrity and detachment from possessions, John’s disciples wonder if he is the Christ; the coming Messiah. John then prophecies the imminent coming of Jesus. The message for those people and for us is to prepare ourselves. Let’s straighten out our lives to prepare for Jesus’ coming! 

Rejoice IN THE LORD always; again, I say Rejoice! For Our God is near! Click on orange title for complete article.