From Father Michael's Desk
Thank you, Cheryl Brinker!
Cheryl Brinker, our music director and faith formation coordinator, will be leaving St. John the Baptist for a new position. On behalf of the parish community, we wish her all the best in her new endeavor and blessings for the future.
Cheryl has been most dedicated and committed to sharing her talents and gifts to our music ministry, as well as in forming young disciples in Christ. Whether on the scenes or behind the scenes, she has been a great blessing for so many of us. Leading the adult and youth choirs, coordinating the altar servers, or assisting in so many extra ways, Cheryl has been a faithful minister among us for 25 years.
On behalf of myself, the former priests, parishioners, staff, and friends of St. John’s, we extend our appreciation and gratitude to Cheryl, with God’s Blessings for her future.
~ Fr. Michael
Join us with Cheryl and the choir for a celebration of the Mass on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. After Mass you are welcome to stop in the Community Room to say goodbye and give your well wishes to Cheryl.
Click here to read a message from Bishop Mike on the Parish Merger and Closures
Click here to hear the message audio from the Bishop
Diocese announces final parish configurations
2. Blessed Sacrament, Tonawanda will merge with St. John the Baptist, Kenmore – sale of all buildings
4. St. Paul/Kenmore will be placed on a one-year watch list for viability.
5. St. Timothy/Tonawanda will be placed on a one-year watch list for ministerial viability.
St. John the Baptist, Kenmore
St. Stephen, Grand Island
St. Paul, Kenmore
St. Timothy, Tonawanda
Secondary worship sites
None
Parishes merging/closing
St. Andrew, Kenmore
Blessed Sacrament, Tonawanda
I know this is difficult for members of Blessed Sacrament Parish to accept as it was for St. Andrew's parishioners. Our parish family is holding them close in prayer. When their church closes, Blessed Sacrament parishioners will be welcome to join any of our parishes. The Road to Renewal has been a challenge for everyone. It is my hope that we will emerge from it a stronger people of faith. We continue to ask God to bless our journey as we proclaim his Good News, celebrate his saving presence among us, serve others with charity and justice, and steward the world He has entrusted to us.
Yours in Christ,
Father Michael Parker
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
- Rev. Martin Gallagher, Parochial Vicar
- Deacon Andrew Mical, Permanent Deacon
- Sr. Jolene Ellis, OSF, Pastoral Associate
- Cheryl Brinker, Director of Religious Education
- Anita Stockton, Parish Administrator
- Cheryl Brinker, Director of Music
- Bryan Mertz, Maintenance Manager
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 PM on our YouTube Channel
Mass Times
12noon
Thursday
8:00am
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. - 4:30 p.m.
(Rectory is closed for lunch between 12:00-1:00 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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