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Organist Scholarship Winner to Play at Corpus Christi

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Buffalo, New York – Daniel Pisarcik, one of the 2008 winners of the Monsignor Kawalec Young Organist Scholarship offered by the Church Musicians Guild of Buffalo, will play the historic A. Radziewicz 3/32 pipe organ at Corpus Christi Church on Sunday January 4 at the 11:30 Mass. The landmark church is located at 199 Clark Street in Buffalo, just one block from the Broadway Market. All are welcome to attend.

Daniel Pisarcik, age 14, lives in the Town of North Tonawanda. He is one of two recipients of the Diocesan- wide competition. This is Daniel’s third time winning an award in the annual scholarship.

Contestants were expected to play four pieces written for organ comprised of three hymns of three or more verses and one selection of organ literature. A young musician who sits for this competition must exhibit skill in registration, pedal and manual use, and offer insight to their future in Pastoral Music Ministry.
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Were you married at Corpus Christi?

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Buffalo, New York – Corpus Christi Church, located at 199 Clark Street in Buffalo, invites the public to attend a Mass in celebration of the Feast of the Holy Family on December 28th, at 11:30a.m.

This Feast is meant to present the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph as a model for all Christian families and for day-to-day life in general.

Corpus Christi is commemorating this observance by extending a special invitation to all who were married at the church to attend the 11:30a.m. liturgy with their families, to renew their marriage vows and receive a special blessing.

A service of lessons and carols…12/22 – 7 PM

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Buffalo, New York – A Service of Lessons and Carols for the Advent Season will take place at Corpus Christi Church, 199 Clark Street in Buffalo, on Monday December 22 at 7:00p.m.

This special service will feature the Corpus Christi Choir, under the direction of Music Director Bruce Woody. Joining them will be guest artists Ms. Janet Seel, Soprano, Mr. Bradley Wingert on harpsicord, Mr. Martin Ederer on viola, and Ms. Emilie Byrd on clarinet.

The Advent program is a part of the vibrant series of musical performances and special events to be held at Corpus Christi since the Pauline Order came to this parish in January 2004. These programs have attracted both former parishioners and many new supporters. Corpus Christi has been designated a New York State Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, in recognition of this church’s historic and architectural significance.

This event is free and open to the public.