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Buffalo News: Corpus Christi brings back church bowling

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(By Jon Harris/NEWS STAFF REPORTER) Many would consider what’s inside the building at 165 Sears Street on Buffalo’s East Side to be an endangered species.

The Corpus Christi Social & Athletic Club has a 12-lane bowling alley within its walls, complete with retro furniture, paper scoring and nearly 60-year-old AMF machines that run like new.

For many of the past several years, the building that was constructed in 1928 has sat idle with only one of the bowling alley’s lanes functioning – and barely at that. But this past winter, all 12 lanes were oiled and ready for winter leagues.

The lanes at Corpus Christi are making a comeback when other church bowling alleys continue to die off as they have for the past 30 years. The most interesting part: The lanes are helping Corpus Christi stay afloat financially.

Meanwhile, the eight-lane bowling alley at Infant of Prague in Cheektowaga recently shut down because of expenses not deemed cost-effective.

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BE A HERO AND SAVE THE DAY

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TOUR OF BUFFALO ALLIANCE FOR SACRED CHURCHES AUGUST 28, 2012

Now it’s time to shine a spotlight on our city’s equally impressive sacred sites. While Americans flock to the great churches of Europe, there are equally extraordinary houses of worship to be explored right here in our own backyard. These landmarks need your help. Now, for the cost of a bus tour, you can be a superhero.

The tour includes:

Blessed Trinity Church
317 Leroy Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14214

http://blessedtrinitybuffalo.org

The purest replication of Lombard Romanesque architecture in the United States, noted for its unique brickwork and extensive use of ceramics.

First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo
One Symphony Circle
Buffalo, New York 14201

http://firstchurchbuffalo.org/

The oldest faith community in Buffalo, established in 1812, features Tiffany designed
stained glass windows.

Corpus Christi Church
199 Clark Street
Buffalo, New York 14212

http://corpuschristibuffalo.org

Saved from closing in 2004, highlights include exquisite stained-glass windows and an iconic mural, considered to be one of the most significant examples of ecclesiastical artwork in the United States.

Buffalo Religious Arts Center
157 East Street
Buffalo New York 14207

http://buffaloreligiousarts.org/

Established to collect and preserve art from houses of worship that have closed in Western New York. This collection of stained glass windows, statuary, and works of art provide a unique insight into Buffalo’s culture and history.

A portion of the tour proceeds goes directly to maintain these irreplaceable sitesSo grab a friend, play tourist for the day, and help save some of Buffalo’s heavenly landmarks.

Contact Know How Tours at 716-649- 9694 to make your tour reservations for August 28, 2012. $79.00 per person

http://buffalosacredplaces.org