Congratulations to Henry Bernat and Lenny Sikorski who were Corpus Christi Church’s recipients of the Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker 2018. This award is given by the Diocese of Buffalo to those who have shown their devotion and unselfish labors on behalf of Father Michał Czyżewski and Corpus Christi Church. The award celebration took place at a Mass in St. Joseph Cathedral ( Sunday March 11, 2018).
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Last fall the roof over the pews on the south side of the Church and over the altar of Our Lady of Czestochowa was repaired. Masonry work along the sandstone wall of the Church was also overhauled. That meant the restoration work on the inside could begin.
Early in February the Swiatek Studios, Inc. began raising scaffolding, first at the Altar of Czestochowa, then in the choir loft, and finally over the center pews. The skilled restorationists began repairing and strengthening the plaster, coordinating colors that matched the existing back round, and creating stencils that mimic the masterful work that already adorn the walls.
The workmanship is unsurpassed. The Swiatek Studios brought artists who have used their talents all over the country here to Corpus Christi. We would like to thank the gifted artists for the using their time and gifts here at Corpus Christi.
We would also like to thank those that called or sent Emails because of their concern for the beauty of our Church. Everyone is looking forward to Holy Week when everyone can marvel at their completed project.
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Over 40 people took part in the Stations of the Cross this past Friday at Corpus Christi Church. Join us every Friday during Lent at 6:30 p.m. One week in Polish, one week in English. Began in Polish on 2/16. All who would like to walk with Jesus are welcome. Sun. masses are at 9:30am (English), 11:00am (Polish, with Gorzkie żale).
The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ’s last day on Earth as a man. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. At each station, the individual recalls and meditates on a specific event from Christ’s last day. Specific prayers are recited, then the individual moves to the next station until all 14 are complete.
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