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Our History Directions Home Resources Back Buffalo Diocese Spiritual Resources Catholic Links/Resources for Worship at Home EWTN Global Catholic Network Live Stream Masses Resources for Prayer and Engagement during Coronavirus Videos Back Sunday Mass 5/03/20 School Mass Praise and Worship Night Dominican Sisters of Mary O Sanctissima" sung by The Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist | The Feast of the Annunciation ’Mother Mary’ (’Requiem’ Cover | Eliza Gilkyson) | Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist Welcome to St. Christopher Parish Dear Family, Happy Easter!!! Happy Mother’s Day!!! Last Sunday we celebrated Good Shepherd Sunday and as a result we focused on the ministry of the priest as the shepherd of the parish. This weekend in our First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles, we read of the creation of the Order of Deacons. The early Church was facing many challenges as it quickly grew in numbers and in geographic area. The Apostles, the first priests, realized that they needed assistance in caring for the needs of the people. Through prayer and the laying on of hands, these first seven deacons were commissioned to help spread the Gospel and to meet the temporal needs of the faithful. This mission continues today and we have been blessed here at St. Christopher over the years with many deacons who have served our community so well! Let us pray for our current deacons, Deacon Frank, Deacon Tom and Deacon Dave, that God may bless them and their ministry among us! The Second Reading from St. Peter and the Gospel remind us that the ministry of the Church does not belong solely to the ordained. St. Peter, at the end of that reading today, reminds us that we are all ‘a royal priesthood’. This is conferred upon us all at our baptism! In this sense we are all called to proclaim the Gospel through our prayer and through our example. There are many ministries in the Church that allow each of us to ask God where He wants us to serve. It is up to us to ask the question of God for direction! Jesus tells us in the Gospel today that if we believe in Him, we will be able to do greater works than those He did while on earth because He was returning to the Father and He and the Father would bless our works in their name! What a great commission we all have! We just need to act! As an aside, it is often said that God will make good things happen from difficult situations. I see signs of that now as we deal with the coronavirus. Families are spending more time together. Parents are more involved in their children’s education. Priorities are being reset as we are reminded that faith and health and family and friends are more important than wealth and things and sports and entertainment (all of which are good when prioritized properly!). Let’s hope that we all remember that when things return to ‘normal’. Praised Be Jesus Christ…Now and Forever!!! Father Steve Thank you to everyone who has continued to send in their donations. They are truly appreciated! Donations may be dropped off or mailed to: 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd. Tonawanda, NY 14150 or made at The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo here: Online Giving School Mass 5/12/20 Sunday Mass 5/10/20 Praise and Worship Night Cherish Life May is Mother Mary’s month. Pope Francis asks us to pray her Rosary for relief from this Pandemic. He has offered this prayer for our use: "We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God" Even though we cannot gather together to pray her Rosary, we are joined together when we each pray her Rosary. LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO THE FAITHFUL FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2020 Sacramental Directives-Diocese of Buffalo 4/20/2020 Mission Statement We, the people of St. Christopher Parish, journey to the heavenly kingdom of God our Father by following the example and service of Jesus Christ his Son, inspired daily by the Holy Spirit to lead faith-filled Christian lives. We are asking all parishioners to update their email address by sending an email to rectory@saintchris.org . This will enable us to update you as conditions change. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone one of you during this difficult time. Holy See grants indulgence to coronavirus patients and Catholics who pray for them. GROWING IN FAITH NEWSLETTER PARTNERS IN FAITH THE VATICAN U.S CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS MASS TIMES Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger announces that there will be no regularly scheduled public Masses in the Diocese of Buffalo until further notice per Governor Cuomo’s directive. On-line gifts can be made under the GIVE TODAY” tab at www.frcdb.org . In completing their gift, donors should indicate their parish by name so 100% of the proceeds are then sent back to St. Christopher from the Foundation. The Story of Mary Loyala Press May Crowning at Home Western New York Catholic Features St. Christopher School- A New Day in Education Dawns as Coronavirus Forces Schools to Close Reconciliation: Cancelled until further notice. PARISH OFFICE HOURS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE BULLETIN EMAIL SIGN UP FOR THE BULLETIN GOOGLE CALENDAR (PARISH, SCHOOL, ST. 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