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Psalm 110: “You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek.”

When you pray,... go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father in secret, and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Mt 6:6

In April 2025, the Diocese of Buffalo announced a settlement in principle with the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, which represents people victimized by past sexual abuse. To fulfill the $150 million commitment, the Diocese, parishes and Catholic-affiliated entities are being asked to contribute. This may raise questions, but as a faith community, it is our responsibility to help bring justice and healing. To help soothe the pain, which will never go away, is to provide compensation. By making a meaningful contribution to the settlement, parishes could be protected from current or potential future claims should New York State re-open the statute of limitations in which to bring claims forward. It is important to understand that the money we are being asked to contribute comes from unrestricted cash and not current offertory and will not affect restricted parish or cemetery assets. No dollar amount can ever fully compensate victim-survivors for their pain. However, this settlement ensures they receive some compensation for the physical, emotional, and spiritual scars they still endure. The Diocese remains committed to ensure that the sins of the past are not repeated. Learn more by visiting “Protecting God’s Children” on the diocesan website. We cannot erase the past, but there is a way we can emerge into the light – the light of Christ.

"Think of the benefits to the whole of society, for we cannot stay angry long with a colleague for whom we have prayed. We cannot cheat for long, a boss with whom we have prayed. We cannot provide poor customer service for a person for whom we have prayed." Click on the title for the complete article.

Psalm 8: ”O Lord, our God, how wonderful Your Name in all the earth!”

Public prayer, which used to be so much taken for granted, has now become an oddity in our shared life. However, it was not too long ago that everyone’s school day began with prayer. Prayers were offered at the beginning of public meetings, sports events and civic celebrations. Grace was returned at the beginning of banquets and pastors were invited to offer the invocation at public school graduations.

Psalm 104: “Lord, send out Your Spirit and renew the face of the earth.”

Prayer is a conversation with God. Take some time to evaluate your prayer life. Is it intentional? Is it spontaneous? Is it a conversation of give and take? Is it consistent? Is it something turned to only when there is a crisis? Is there an aspect of listening?

Psalm 97: “The Lord is King, the Most High over all the earth!”

Greetings to all! I would like to express my gratitude to our pastor, Fr. Christopher Emminger, and the entire staff at EMCC for the opportunity to minister as the new Director of Music, especially during this period of transition for the community. I, too, shall begin this season of my life anew, commencing on my exact 40th birthday, and living outside New York City full-time as I yet have never.  I would like to thank the entire EMCC for welcoming me, and I pray that I might fulfill my duties with zeal, temperance and humility.  Alex Violette  Director of Music, Organist & Cantor 

I have heard at various times in my life references to “CANON LAW!” Hearing the phrasing, “Well, according to Canon Law…” makes me, a faithful Catholic, intuitively know that whatever is going on is not up for negotiation; somewhere there is a definitive stance that the Catholic Church adheres to. So what is Canon Law? Does it have Canon Police to apprehend those who break Canon Law? (no) Does it have Canon Jails and Courts in which to hold and try those apprehended? (no and yes) Are there Canon Lawyers to see these trials through? (YES!)

Psalm 67: “O God, let all the nations praise You!” Happy 6th Anniversary of Deaconate Ordination to Deacon Matt! May 25, 2019

Ahh! Nothing says Sunday morning like the smell of a fresh, brewing, pot of coffee.

Psalm 145: “I will praise Your Name forever, my King and my God.”

Happy 21st Priestly Ordination Anniversary to Fr. Greg Jakubowicz on May 15th!

With gratitude and thanksgiving, we have an American Pope! Pope Leo XIV! Let's pray for Pope Leo!

We are planning a Retirement Party for Sister Regina on Sunday, June 29 after the 11 am Mass. Please save-the-date and come wish Sister Regina a happy and restful retirement! Click on title for complete article.

CATHOLIC vs. PROTESTANT BIBLE

Psalm 100: “We are His people, the sheep of His flock.”

Over the next few weeks, pray for the Cardinals that have gathered in Rome to choose the next pope - that the Holy Spirit, the moving force within the Conclave and the Church - inspires them to elect a man who is holy and of God’s heart and mind.