From Father Michael's Desk
Buffalo Diocesan Settlement moving forward
In April 2025, the Diocese of Buffalo announced a settlement in principle with the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, which represents people victimized by past sexual abuse. To fulfill the $150 million commitment, the Diocese, parishes and Catholic-affiliated entities are being asked to contribute.
This may raise questions, but as a faith community, it is our responsibility to help bring justice and healing. To help soothe the pain, which will never go away, is to provide compensation. By making a meaningful contribution to the settlement, parishes could be protected from current or potential future claims should New York State re-open the statute of limitations in which to bring claims forward.
It is important to understand that the money we are being asked to contribute comes from unrestricted cash and not current offertory and will not affect restricted parish or cemetery assets.
No dollar amount can ever fully compensate victim-survivors for their pain. However, this settlement ensures they receive some compensation for the physical, emotional and spiritual scars they still endure. The Diocese remains committed to ensure that the sins of the past are not repeated. Learn more by visiting "Protecting God's Children" on the diocesan website.
New playground at St. John's School!
Welcome to St. John the Baptist Parish!
Our Mission
St. John the Baptist is a Roman Catholic parish founded by St. John Neumann where God is loved and present in the liturgy, the sacraments and the community, faith is enriched through our teaching and experiencing the gospel, all are welcome in the spirit openness, and generosity and charity is extended through our ministry to all.
St. John Neumann Museum
The St. John Neumann Shrine Museum is open to the public. Anyone wishing to see our recently renovated Chapel or the St. John Neumann Archives Room can call the Rectory at 716-873-1122 to schedule a tour.
Our Parish Staff
- Rev. Michael Parker, Pastor
- Rev. Peter Ekanem, Parochial Vicar
- Deacon Andrew Mical, Permanent Deacon
- Sr. Jolene Ellis, OSF, Pastoral Associate
- Anita Stockton, Parish Administrator
- Bryan Mertz, Maintenance Manager
- Michelle Fisher, Dir. of Religious Education - Grades 1 - 8
- Judy Papaj, Dir. of Religious Education - Grades 9 and 10
Contact Us
St. John the Baptist R.C. Church
1085 Englewood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14223
Phone: 716-873-1122
Fax: 716-873-3305
E-mail: saintjohnsrec@gmail.com
Make Your Donation to St. John's Online
You can manage your giving to St. John the Baptist Parish ONLINE using a credit/debit card. It is easy and allows you to set up automatic recurring contributions. This will help your weekly offerings to continue on an uninterrupted basis when travel, illness, or other circumstances prevent you from attending Mass.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you sign up for a recurring donation, your weekly envelope mailing will be canceled (saving us the cost of these mailings is one of the many benefits of joining this program.) However, this change process submitted to our Envelope Supplier may take up to two to four months to take place. Therefore, you may still receive envelopes sent to your home for several months until the mailing cancellation has been processed.
If you are planning to use this program periodically to select Non-Recurring, Special Collections, or Specific Donations, you will still receive parish envelope packets mailed to your home. If you no longer wish to receive the Envelope Packet Mailing to your home, please call the Rectory Office at 716-873-1122 to cancel your envelopes.
To get started, click here, then select Create Profile to the right.
Simply follow the on-screen instructions to create a profile and to schedule your contributions. Any questions, please contact the parish at stjohnsfinance2017@gmail.com
Thank you for your generous support!
Streamed Mass
Click HERE for St John the Baptist's YouTube Channel
Weekly Mass will "Go Live" Saturday at 4:00 p.m., on our YouTube Channel
Mass Times
12 Noon
Saturday Vigil:
4:00 p.m.
Sunday:
8:00 a.m., 11:00am
Confessions:
Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.
Adoration in the Chapel:
Monday - Friday, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday Holy Hour in the Chapel:
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Rectory Office Hours
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Rectory is closed for lunch between 12:00-12:30 p.m.)
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
We Are Called to Share of Ourselves
If you're looking to get involved in the parish, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer within our wonderful community. Perhaps you'd like to join one of our many ministries and parish organizations? Or would you prefer to participate in the Mass? Helping hands are always needed.
Please click here for information regarding altar serving, Eucharistic ministry, choir, and ushering.
You may also navigate the above tab labeled Ministries/Volunteer for Parish Ministry Information.
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