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Last chance for the BonaFEST to happen this year. A meeting will be held on Monday, March 24th at 6:00 in Memorial Hall. If you want the BonaFEST to take place this year, come and step forward. We need leaders to make this happen. Monday at 6:00 in the Memorial Hall.

The Eucharist is described as the ‘source and the summit of the Christian Life’. It gives us the strength to live the life we are called to, and it is the embodiment of the life that we desire.

Psalm 103: “The Lord is kind and merciful.”

It is with sadness that we announce that our beloved former pastor Rev. Edward Sheedy entered eternal life on March 7, 2025. After a priesthood that spanned over fifty years, Fr. Ed came here to Olean as pastor of St. John Parish in Olean in 2009, a position he held until his 2016 retirement. A Memorial Mass in honor of Rev. Edward Sheedy will be celebrated by the Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 11 am at St. Philip the Apostle, 950 Losson Road, Cheektowaga.

Be prepared for a new Mass Schedule change effective April 26/27 (Divine Mercy Sunday): We will be canceling the 7 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass and adding an 8 a.m. Sunday Mass at the Basilica. Also, St. John’s Saturday Vigil Mass time will change from 5:30 to 5:15 p.m.

Guard what you have received. God the Father has marked you with his sign; Christ the Lord has confirmed you and placed his pledge, the Spirit, in your hearts. (St. Ambrose)

Psalm 27: “The Lord is my light and my salvation.”

John tried to refuse him with the protest, “ I should be baptized by you, yet you come to me!” Jesus answered: “Give in for now. We must do this if we would fulfill all of God’s demands.” So John gave in. (Mt 3: 14-15)

Psalm 91: “Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.”

A brief meeting will take place after all EMCC Masses to meet with current greeters and ushers and provide information for those that may be interested in serving in that role.

This is the Sunday that time changes so don't forget to move your clock one hour forward by Sunday at 2 a.m.

March 5: Mass and Distribution of Ashes; 8 am St. John; 12:15 pm Basilica; 6 pm St. Bonaventure

Psalm 92: “Lord, it is good to give thanks to You.”

by Cathy Pressimone EMCC Parish Life Coordinator Master Catechist click on title for complete reflection

ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS!!! ATTENTION LECTORS!!! Father Greg and Cathy Pressimone will be holding a mandatory meeting regarding training, scheduling and information February 26 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lower Hall This is for anyone who is currently an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister or Lector as well as for those who would like to help in either ministry. This is a required meeting for CURRENT AND FUTURE MINISTERS. If you cannot make this meeting date, but wish to servecall Cathy by February 24th at 716-372-4841 Extension 120

Psalm 103: “The Lord is kind and merciful.”

OUR HOPE IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT When we arrive at Mass, prior to sliding into our pew, we genuflect; bending one knee to the ground as we make the sign of the cross. It is a sign of reverence to the altar where we will shortly participate in the Eucharistic Sacrifice. It is also an act of hope as we acknowledge that, within the tabernacle, the holy of holies, resides Jesus in the reposed consecrated hosts - truly present, body and blood, soul and divinity.

Psalm 1: “Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.”