2016 Altar Server of the Year ~ St. Joseph Cathedral
Congratulations to Doug Coleman
2015 Women's Retreat ~
Embracing the Peace of God: The Peace That Surpasses All Understanding
In case you missed our annual Women's Retreat on November 14th, here some glimpses of the day. Thank you to all who attended! We hope to see you next year!
Friday, August 21
Food Trucks & Music with a Message
See our Facebook Page for more photos and videos.
Food Trucks & Music with a Message
See our Facebook Page for more photos and videos.
FRIDAY IN THE GARDEN - JULY 24 with Bill McEwen & Joe Head
GOOD FRIDAY - WALKING STATIONS
On Good Friday, 40+ parishioners took Church to the neighborhood, walking the Stations of the Cross, praying for Vocations in Pine Lakes neighborhood. The group began in front of the St. John Paul II statue and then stopped at some parishioner's homes in the neighborhood to pray a station.
Thank you to the following families for the home to be used as Station:
Don & Renee Welsted Jason & Katherine Rinow
Ray & Lori Stoklosa Patrick & Laurie Lepsch
Tom & Mary Kay Clouden Bill & Wendy Schuh
Dan & Debbie Corcoran Deacon Mark & Linda Hooper
Don & Annette Yetman Debbie Panek
Bob & Mary Fabian Larry & Diane Mysszka
On Good Friday, 40+ parishioners took Church to the neighborhood, walking the Stations of the Cross, praying for Vocations in Pine Lakes neighborhood. The group began in front of the St. John Paul II statue and then stopped at some parishioner's homes in the neighborhood to pray a station.
Thank you to the following families for the home to be used as Station:
Don & Renee Welsted Jason & Katherine Rinow
Ray & Lori Stoklosa Patrick & Laurie Lepsch
Tom & Mary Kay Clouden Bill & Wendy Schuh
Dan & Debbie Corcoran Deacon Mark & Linda Hooper
Don & Annette Yetman Debbie Panek
Bob & Mary Fabian Larry & Diane Mysszka
Congratulations to Tyler & Dylan Tomasik
St. John Paul II Altar Servers of the Year
MEN'S LENTEN RETREAT
Saturday, February 21st, twenty-two men from our parish attended a Lenten Retreat at Fr. Ray Donohue's cabin in Arkwright Hills.
Saturday, February 21st, twenty-two men from our parish attended a Lenten Retreat at Fr. Ray Donohue's cabin in Arkwright Hills.
Snowvember 2014 at St. John Paul II Parish
COMPLETE FIREWORK SHOW
OVER THE CHURCH
Friday, April 25, 2014
(Make Sure Your Speakers Are On)
October, 2014
RCIA & Mission Team Project
Tomatoes harvested from the parish garden were saved to make Chili by the RCIA Team, Candidates and some Mission Team members. The chili made will be taken to Little Portion Friary in Buffalo.
RCIA & Mission Team Project
Tomatoes harvested from the parish garden were saved to make Chili by the RCIA Team, Candidates and some Mission Team members. The chili made will be taken to Little Portion Friary in Buffalo.
PARISH VEGETABLE GARDEN
The parish vegetable garden is in full bloom! Each week volunteers have delivered freshly picked, organic produce to Operation Good Neighbor to be distributed to our neighbors in need. This week bushels of squash were delivered within minutes of being picked. If you know of someone in need, please contact the parish office so that we can provide them with fresh, organic produce. If you would like to get involved in the parish vegetable garden project, call Greg Jones at 947-5853.
The parish vegetable garden is in full bloom! Each week volunteers have delivered freshly picked, organic produce to Operation Good Neighbor to be distributed to our neighbors in need. This week bushels of squash were delivered within minutes of being picked. If you know of someone in need, please contact the parish office so that we can provide them with fresh, organic produce. If you would like to get involved in the parish vegetable garden project, call Greg Jones at 947-5853.
Easter Vigil Mass
Mass of Appreciation for Sr. Sharon Erickson, RSM
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Parish Lawn Fete
Friday Evening in the Garden
BJPII's first ever 'Friday in the Garden' musical event was a success. Although the weather was wet all around Western New York, the garden stayed dry for the evening as we enjoyed the sounds of award-winning singer/composer Doug Yeomans, and his guitar.
Our second 'Friday in the Garden' event was also very successful. We welcomed the husband/wife duo, Kindred, who entertained everyone with cello and guitar on July 19th.
Our second 'Friday in the Garden' event was also very successful. We welcomed the husband/wife duo, Kindred, who entertained everyone with cello and guitar on July 19th.
PARISH CELEBRATES THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING CANONIZATION OF BLESSED JOHN PAUL II
Bishop Richard J. Malone:
Statement on canonization of John XXIII, John Paul II
This is a day of great joy for the entire Catholic Church. By approving the canonization of Blessed John Paul II and Blessed John XXIII, Pope Francis has recognized the selfless contributions of two holy men who shepherded the Church during very different, very important times.
John XXIII’s leadership during the Second Vatican Council, combined with John Paul II’s guidance as the Church truly became global, his call to the New Evangelization, outreach to inactive Catholics and transformation of the culture, all worked to inspire countless people to witness their faith and work to better the lives of others.
It is my prayer and hope that these modern day saints will inspire people, especially the young, to faithfully serve the Church and all of mankind.