Upcoming events.
Scripture Sharing
Join the discussion of scripture readings for the next weekend Masses. Dial 716-214-3696 for the teleconference.
Adoration with Rosary and Devotion to the Holy Face
Each Tuesday, you are invited to come to Blessed Sacrament Church and spend time in prayer and reflection before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
St. Louis Choir - A Choral Evening
The Choir of St. Louis Church will present A Choral Evening in St. Margaret Church, 1395 Hertel Ave. Featured will be the works of Gabrieli, Palestrina, Farrant, Quseley, Friedel,Poston and others. The concert is offered in celebration of the North Buffalo Family of Parishes. Admission is free. All are welcome!
Scripture Sharing
Join the discussion of scripture readings for the next weekend Masses. Dial 716-214-3696 for the teleconference.
Adoration and Rosary with Devotion to the Holy Face.
Each Tuesday, you are invited to come to Blessed Sacrament Church and spend time in prayer and reflection before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Advent Food Collection
Instead of taking a gift each day from the Advent Calendar, we will do the reverse. We are invited to give a gift of food for the Network of Religious Communities ’food pantry. See the Bulletin insert for further information showing the items to be donated each week.
ANGEL TREE
All are welcome to participate in the Angel Tree program sponsored nationally by the Prison Fellowship organization. Parishioners provide Christmas gifts to Western New York children of parents who are incarcerated. Volunteers are needed beginning November 14 to sign up gift givers; call caregivers of the children; bring gifts and sort/deliver gifts. This is a special program as gifts are selected based on suggestions from a parent for a specific child. Contact Tad O’Rourke at neal1919@mac.com if you can volunteer, or if you have questions. This is a project of the Peace and Justice Committee.
Christmas in the Mansion
Join other parishioners from the Downtown Family of Parishes to enjoy drinks and treats as well as Christmas decorations in this historic site which was once the home of the Seymour Knox family. This a FREE event, but reservations are required. Sign up at the back of church or use the QR Code in the flyer for the event.
Volunteers are needed to decorate on Friday, December 4th at 2:30 PM, and to bake cookies. Contact Cindy Russell at cindyrussell132@gmail.com.
Peace and Justice Committee Meeting
Join the group to plan and carry out a program of charity, education and advocacy in keeping with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
Blessed Sacrament Book Club
All are welcome to discuss “The Practice of the Presence of God” by Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, with a foreword by Pope Leo XIV (Ascension Press, Catholic Classics, May 2026.) in St. Joseph’s Hall. Brother Lawrence was a 17th Century Carmelite lay brother who learned to cultivate an ongoing awareness of God’s presence in the middle of ordinary life. The book is available online at Ascension Press and Amazon. For information: blumfam7@gmail.com.
Adoration with Rosary and Devotion to the Holy Face
Each Tuesday, you are invited to come to Blessed Sacrament Church and spend time in prayer and reflection before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Scripture Sharing
Join the discussion of scripture readings for the next weekend Masses. Dial 716-214-3696 for the teleconference.
Book Club - "Seeking God with St. John Newman"
All are welcome to join the discussion of “Seeking God with Saint John Henry Newman” by Ryan J. Marr (2020, Our Sunday Visitor Press). Seeking God with Saint John Henry Newman is an invitation to receive spiritual counsel from one of the towering intellectuals of the nineteenth century. Newman's practical guidance, distilled for the reader by Newman scholar Ryan Marr, provides wisdom on prayer, penance, and the path to heaven. The book is available online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and the OSV Press. Contact blumfam7@gmail.com for questions.
Adoration with Rosary and Devotion to the Holy Face
Each Tuesday, you are invited to come to Blessed Sacrament Church and spend time in prayer and reflection before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Scripture Sharing
Join the discussion of scripture readings for the next weekend Masses. Dial 716-214-3696 for the teleconference.
Remember to VOTE
As Faithful Citizens, we have both a right and a responsibility to Vote.
Early Voting begins Saturday, October 24 at 9:00 AM and continues until Sunday, November 1 at 5:00 PM. Registered voters can cast their votes at any of the designated Early Voting site. The sites closest to the church are Theodore Roosevelet Inaugural Site at 641 Delaware Ave.; The Salvation Army West Side Community Center at 187 Grant St. and the North Buffalo Community Center at 203 Sanders Rd.
On Election Day, polls are open from 6:00 am until 9:00 PM. If you choose to vote on Election Day, do so at your regular polling site.
For further information, contact the Erie County Board of Elections at 716-858-8891 or elections.erie.gov.
Spirit JEOPARDY
All are welcome to attend. This is an opportunity to show your knowledge of your Faith, and of Church history. Event will be in the Church Hall - entrance at the side of the church. Elevator available at the entrance. Parking available adjacent to the church. Enter lot from Franklin St. TO RESERVE contact spirituallifepillar@gmail.com.
Adoration with Rosary and Devotion to the Holy Face
Each Tuesday, you are invited to come to Blessed Sacrament Church and spend time in prayer and reflection before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Scripture Sharing
Join us by phone for our weekly Scripture Sharing, where we read and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday. To participate, please call (716) 214-3696. Readings will be for Sunday, October 18th, the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
GOURDS TO GLORY
A pumpkin decorating contest honoring favorite saints, will be held in St. Joseph’s Hall after the 10:30am Mass. Bring your own pumpkin and decorations. Cider and doughnuts will be provided. Can’t attend? Decorate your pumpkin at home and drop-off on October 25 after the 10:30 Mass. Winners will be announced on November 1. REGISTRATION Required. Please sign up at the back of church, or email: stewardship.bsc@yahoo.com
Adoration with Rosary and Devotion to the Holy Face
Each Tuesday, you are invited to come to Blessed Sacrament Church and spend time in prayer and reflection before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Scripture Sharing
Join us by phone for our weekly Scripture Sharing, where we read and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday. To participate, please call (716) 214-3696. Readings will be for Sunday, October 18th, the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Monthly Food Collection
The Monthly Food Collection provides unopened and nonperishable food items for the Network of Religious Communities food pantry located at 1272 Delaware Avenue. Items needed include canned vegetables and fruit; coffee and tea; canned soups; pasta and pasta sauce; tuna fish; peanut butter and jams; rice; and breakfast cereals. Place items in the blue bin located in the church vestibule at the 4:30 PM Mass on Saturday, or the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday.
Adoration with Rosary and Devotion to the Holy Face
Each Tuesday, you are invited to come to Blessed Sacrament Church and spend time in prayer and reflection before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Scripture Sharing
Join us by phone for our weekly Scripture Sharing, where we read and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday. To participate, please call (716) 214-3696.
Peace and Justice Committee Meeting
Join the group to plan and carry out a program of charity, education and advocacy in keeping with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
Adult Religious Studies: Magnifica Humanitas CLASS 3
Join Deacon Bill Hynes for a free three-week course exploring Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical on human dignity, technology, and artificial intelligence. Classes will be held September 16, 23, and 30 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., with participation available in person or via Zoom. Registration is required, and free off-street parking is available. This session will include group discussion to recommend how to apply the teachings of the encyclical to our lives.
Adoration with Rosary and Devotion to the Holy Face
Each Tuesday, you are invited to come to Blessed Sacrament Church and spend time in prayer and reflection before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Scripture Sharing
Join us by phone for our weekly Scripture Sharing, where we read and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday. To participate, please call (716) 214-3696.
Faith Formation Program
The 2026-2027 Faith Formation Program begins Sunday, September 27th and continues through Sunday, April 25th. All children, ages 4 through 10th grade are invited to participate. Sessions will alternate between Blessed Sacrament Church and St. Louis Church. Detailed program information and registration forms can be found at https://stlouisrcchurch.org/religious-education/prek-10-grade-faith-formation/ Contact Ashlee Campbell at 443-744-0354 or ReligiousEd@stlouisrcchurch.org for questions or additional information.
Adult Religious Studies: Magnifica Humanitas CLASS 2 of 3
Join Deacon Bill Hynes for a free three-week course exploring Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical on human dignity, technology, and artificial intelligence. Classes will be held September 16, 23, and 30 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., with participation available in person or via Zoom. Registration is required, and free off-street parking is available.
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration is a quiet time of prayer before Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, offering a peaceful opportunity to step away from daily distractions, encounter Christ in silence, and deepen your relationship with God.
Scripture Sharing
Join us by phone for our weekly Scripture Sharing, where we read and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday. To participate, please call (716) 214-3696.
Adult Religious Studies: Magnifica Humanitas CLASS 1 of 3
Join Deacon Bill Hynes for a free three-week course exploring Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical on human dignity, technology, and artificial intelligence. Classes will be held September 16, 23, and 30 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., with participation available in person or via Zoom. Registration is required, and free off-street parking is available.
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration is a quiet time of prayer before Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, offering a peaceful opportunity to step away from daily distractions, encounter Christ in silence, and deepen your relationship with God.
Scripture Sharing
Join us by phone for our weekly Scripture Sharing, where we read and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday. To participate, please call (716) 214-3696.
Monthly Food Collection
Please bring unopened non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry at the Network of Religious Communities and place in the blue bin in the vestibule of the church. The pantry needs canned vegetables and fruits; pasta and pasta sauce; rice; tuna fish; cereals; peanut butter and jams; coffee and tea; canned soups; and salad dressings.
Peace and Justice Committee Meeting
Join the group to plan and carry out a program of charity, education and advocacy in keeping with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
Note: Because of the Labor Day holiday, the meeting is being held on the 1st Tuesday of the month, rather than the regular meeting on the 1st Monday of the month.
Scripture Sharing
Join us by phone for our weekly Scripture Sharing, where we read and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday. To participate, please call (716) 214-3696.
Scripture Sharing
Join us by phone for our weekly Scripture Sharing, where we read and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday. To participate, please call (716) 214-3696.