Welcome to St. Christopher Parish
From The Parochial Vicar:
Dr. Charles Mayo polished the shoes of his guests. There’s a story told about Dr. Charles Mayo who, with his father and brother, founded the world-famous Mayo Clinic. Some
European medical experts were visiting the clinic and were staying as guests at Dr. Mayo’s home. In their own countries it was the custom of these gentlemen to place their shoes
outside the bedroom doors for a servant to polish. As Dr. Mayo was headed to bed, he noticed shoes lined up outside the rooms of his guests, but it was too late to wake up any of the servants. With a sigh he picked up all of the shoes, hauled them to the kitchen, and spent half of the night polishing them. Here is an example of what Jesus tells you and me in today’s Gospel “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” St. Augustine once wrote the question: “What is the essential thing in the religion and discipline of Jesus Christ?” He then went on to respond: “I shall reply: first
humility, second humility, and third humility.” We should not seek recognition and recompense for the service we do for Christ and the Church as parents, teachers, pastors, etc.
Trusting Faith resulting from true humility is essential for all corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Since children reflect the innocence, purity, simplicity, and tenderness of our Lord, and since they are given the protection of a guardian angel, we are to love them, train them, and take care not to give scandal to them. We need to try to treat everyone with love and
respect because, “Beside each believer stands an angel as
protector and shepherd leading them to life”
(St. Basil), CCC # 336.
Please click the link below to read Bishop Mike's special message:
Message to the Faithful (August 2021)
Praise & Worship
Scripture and Song
Road to Renewal from Father Mike
Father Mike wanted to share some information on the Road to Renewal with you. Our tentative “draft” family of parishes includes: St. Amelia, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Jude the Apostle Parish, St. Andrew Kim RC Mission and Our Lady of Czestochowa. This family may, or may not, change before it is implemented. Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have by sending us an email at: rectory@saintchris.org. We will answer what we can based on the knowledge we have been given. As a side note, all parishes will remain independent entities; finances of each parish will remain their own and there is no intent to close parishes. We will post updates as they are given.
Please visit our Website: www.saintchris.org, www.roadtorenewal.org or our Facebook page: www.saintchris.com/tonawandasaintchris for more information.
There are five pillars that the Road to Renewal will be focusing on:
1. Spirituality
2. Catholic Education
3. Priestly Life & Healing
4. The Catholic Center
5. Family of Parishes
Take a moment to watch the latest update on the #RoadtoRenewal and learn more about the pillars of the Renewal with Fr. Bryan.
A MOVEMENT TO RESTORE TRUST IN THE DIOCESE OF BUFFALO
An organization of independent concerned, committed Catholics in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has been formed to assert the laity’s rightful role in the Church and to help lead a movement to restore trust and confidence in the Church in the wake of the shocking disclosures about the Diocese’s handling of sex abuse cases involving clergy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Diocese link: Road to Renewal
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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. |
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MASS TIMES
Saturday 4:30 PM
Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM
Monday - Friday 8 AM
MASS CALENDAR
RECONCILIATION
Every Sunday 3:30-4:15 PM or upon request following Daily Mass
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM (Closed 12:30-1PM)
ADORATION Tuesday 8:45 AM - 7 PM Novena at 7 PM
EMAIL SIGN UP FOR THE BULLETIN
2022 MASS BOOK
The 2022 Mass book and Candles are open. Stop by the Parish Office to schedule. If you would like to write it down ahead of time, the Intention Request Forms can be printed here.
