I personally welcome you to our parish web site; We appreciate your interest...

St. John's is a mid-size parish community that includes a grammar school and cemetery, along with a full complement of ministries, services, and activities.  Take a few moments to look us over and see what we are all about. 

Whether you are a parishioner, friend, or visitor, I think you will find something of interest.  Know that we strive to be a parish of "ministerial excellence," with a firm commitment to quality Catholic education. 

Please feel free to contact us for more information; again, on behalf of the entire staff here at the church and school, welcome!   -

Fr. Jim

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Eucharist/Mass, all are welcome...
Sat. Evening	4:00 p.m.
Sunday	8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Weekdays	8:30 a.m.
Holy Days	Vigil Mass - 7:00 p.m.
Holy Day	8:30 a.m. & 12:10pm

First Friday - Eucharistic Adoration (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

Reconciliation/Confession
Saturday	3:15-3:45pm
We can arrange a special time and place if needed, Simply call the rectory to make arrangements.

Baptism
1st & 3rd Sun	12:15pm
Congratulations!!!! New parents should be registered & attend a class prior to Baptism. Adults who wish to be baptized should call the rectory to make arrangements for classes.

 

Getting Married?

Congratulations!!!! Arrangements should be made at least nine months ahead of the planned event, however if you missed that deadline, call the church office for a special arrangement. A Marriage Preparation class is required and recommended.

 

Rectory office hours
Mon-Friday	9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Call: 716-937-6959

 

Need a Letter of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation are given to those who are registered at least a month in the parish and are baptized and confirmed. Also married parishioners must be married in the Catholic Church.

 

Want to join the Parish?

Simply call the Rectory, and we will register you.

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Current Week:

• May 19th, 2013

Previous Weeks:

• May 12th, 2013
• May 5th, 2013
• April 28th, 2013
• April 21st, 2013
• April 14th, 2013
• April 7th, 2013
• March 31st, 2013
• March 24th, 2013
• March 17th, 2013
• March 10th, 2013
• March 3rd, 2013

• Plot size is 4 ft. by 11ft.
• Stone size is limited to the following maximum dimensions:  Width – 14 inches  Height – 36 inches  Length – 2 ft. for a single plot 4 ft. for a double plot
• Stone footing must extend beyond the stone by 2 inches on all sides and be level with the grade. Footings are to be installed by cemetery personnel only. 
• Decorations are limited to shrubs, which must be kept trimmed by owner to a maximum height of 4 ft., and potted flowers. Use of glass vases is prohibited. The planting of flowers in the ground is prohibited. Flower pots must be removed by November 1^st of each year. 
• Vaults are required to be of concrete construction for all adult graves. Exceptions may be granted by the pastor. 
• Sale of lots is to be conducted by the Pastor only. The Pastor must approve all ownership transfers. 
• The price of lots is set at $500 for parishioners and $600 for non-parishioners. Price is subject to change. 
• Fee for grave opening is set at $450. The fee for cremation is $200. No fee is to be charged for a still-born grave opening. Fees are subject to change.
• Only one burial per lot is allowed except for children or cremation where two are permitted.
• Husband and wife burial – the wife shall be to the left of her husband. 

Parish Outreach:

Do you feel crushed by life’s problems? Do you feel alone? Unsure where to turn? Do you know that there is help out there but do not know where to find it? We want to help. St. John’s parish is expanding our Outreach Ministry. Our mission is to provide support, understanding and linkage to community agencies that can help. Services are confidential and free. Call the Rectory at 716-937-6959.

Confession/Reconciliation

Each Sat. 3:15-3:45 and by request

Baptism

Usually 1st and 3rd Sundays at 12:15 p.m. New parents must be registered and attend a class prior to Baptism.

Marriage

Arrangements should be made at least nine months ahead and only with a priest. A Marriage Preparation Program is required..