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CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH TO DEDICATE A NEW PLAQUE TO HONOR SAINT-MAXIMILLIAN KOLBE

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JOIN US ON SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023 FOR 9:30 AM MASS AND RECEPTION IN THE KOLBE CENTER

Did you ever take a moment in our beautiful church to gaze at the statues and pictures in and around our church and buildings? Have you wondered who the serious looking religious man with a black robe with small round wire rimmed glasses is? His name is Maximillian Kolbe! His statue is on the left side altar of the church.

Did you know one of our buildings across the street from Corpus Christi Church on the East Side of Buffalo, NY is named after this humble servant of Christ? Although we have a picture of this Polish Martyr in our Kolbe Center, it is important to acknowledge this man with a description of what he did as a Franciscan Priest, as a captured religious during World War II in and martyred at the German concentration camp in Auschwitz. He was a humble servant for Christ who gave his life another.

Due to money granted by the Polish Chair of Permanent Culture at Canisius College, and the efforts of a small committee, a Memorial Plaque with his likeness is being installed to honor the Saint. It will also honor the thousands of Catholic Poles who died in the concentration camps established by the Germans during WWII.

We invite the Western New York community and parishioners to attend the Mass, Ceremony, and Reception!

Come and learn more about your faith and heritage!

PARISHIONERS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS

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Almost one year has passed since our return to Western New York. Time has gone fast and here we are, ready to welcome Christ Jesus to the Manger. As we prepare to decorate our beautiful historic church, we are grateful to the parishioners and friends who have continued to attend and support the Pauline Fathers in their efforts to evangelize on the East side of Buffalo, and give people a sense of hope amidst the chaos of today’s world.

A church is filled with many different people. Since our return, we were delighted to see families raising their children in the faith, teaching them how to pray and serve. We observed the old and the young in conversation. We also noticed the dedication of volunteers who help to care for our aging buildings, and the time and talent they share with the church community.

We cannot do this alone. Christ came into this world so that we may have life, and to have this life more abundantly. As we celebrate the Christmas and the ring in the New Year, please know we will continue to pray, teach, and encourage you on your journey. We will continue to listen, plan, organize, and support activities which strengthen your walk with the Lord. As for the care of our buildings, the challenges will remain, but with God’s grace, the work which has been started, will continue. We are so blessed to have parishioners who see a need, develop a plan, implement, and see it to its’ final stage. God bless you!

OUR CHRISTMAS WISH LIST FOR 2023

*Continue to attend church and receive the Sacraments

*Grow in your knowledge of the Catholic faith-ask questions, model the faith for others

*Pray-ask God how and where He wants to use you-then trust Him

*Share in the old and new traditions by support of your presence, time, or financial support

DONATE TO THE FOLLOWING ONGOING PROJECTS

CHURCH-new accessible bathrooms in the basement, installation of accessible chair lift

KOLBE CENTER-complete window trim, update the entrance steps to make handicap accessible

SEARS HALL-address a variety of physical and mechanical issues

You can mail donations to Corpus Christi Church, 199 Clark Street, Buffalo, NY 14212

As our Diocese continues with the Road to Renewal, Corpus Christi Church and the Pauline Fathers, will continue to work with our Diocese to better serve the community. As our journey to the Manger continues, and we anticipate the New Year, we will also pray together for peace within ourselves and our world.

In hope and joy,

Rev. Mariusz Dymek (Pastor)
Rev. Mark Kreiss (Associate)
Bro. Aniol Sokalski

Important: Road to Renewal Meeting on Tuesday, July 26

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‼️ Important: Please save the date and join us. Corpus Christi Church will be having a meeting Tues. 7-26-22 at 6:30 pm in the Kolbe Center to share information about the Road to Renewal and our Family of Parishes. We need parishioners to get involved in planning for our future. Come and share your ideas and talent. God asks each of us to grow in our faith and help one another. Call or email Beverly Sikora (Parish Council President) 716-242-9051 or email baesikora@gmail.com. God bless you for your efforts!