Contemplative Prayer Group. A band of seekers in search of a better relationship with God who follow a simple method as taught by Thomas Keating, a Trappist monk, who brought this ancient form of prayer out of the monastery to the rest of the world. Time together includes introductory prayers, short reading, 20 minutes of silent meditation, shared insights. We find inspiration and support in this prayer and we are able to understand our lives and how we relate to the outside world differently.
Faith Sharing Groups. We live by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7). Small groups of parishioners meet in person or digitally to share their faith by reflecting on God’s presence in their lives and discuss, often using the Sunday Gospel, how the scripture speaks to them. We belong. We believe. And we strive to Become who God calls us to be. We can find you a group to join.
Marriage Ministry
This ministry welcomes engaged couples into the family-life dimensions of the parish while assisting them in their relational and spiritual growth as a couple. Volunteers can serve as mentor couples, pre-Cana presenters and hospitality hosts. Currently Pre-Cana is online.
Family Acts of Mercy (FAM). An intergenerational community ministry, we meet in the Community Room after all masses on the third weekend of the month to do a simple service project to help us all work together to encourage and support others in the WNY community. Projects change each month.
Parents of Young Children: F3-Family, Faith, Fun.
This ministry strengthens young families with children ages 0-5 providing resources, community and activities such as a family Mass and potluck dinner, playground outings, story time and ice cream socials.
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
This is the process by which adults become members of the Catholic Church. They are introduced to Church doctrine, life, worship and service. This small community meets weekly from Fall until Spring and celebrates the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. Parishioners are invited to become members of the team to share their faith, offer hospitality and provide personal support.
Rosary Makers.
Our mission is to provide rosaries for anyone in the parish at no cost. This ministry meets once a month when we create rosaries and pray for one another and the parish. You may also gather supplies to work on your own at home.
St. Joseph School.
Our parish school has been educating children since 1850. Classes begin with Pre-K4 and go up to Grade 8. We welcome volunteers and their specialty in the field of education. Some areas for volunteer service include: library, music, art, games, recess, tutoring, storytelling, coaching, day care, etc. All volunteers must participate in the Diocesan Protecting God’s Children program.
Visit: St. Joseph University School
