News - December 2022

Saint Timothy Parish gratefully acknowledges the donation of the beautiful 2023 Catholic Art Calendars by Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home, Inc., located at 3290 Delaware Ave, Kenmore. The calendars are located at the doors of the church!

A very special word of appreciation to all who participated in our annual Giving Tree to help those in need. Your awesome generosity came to fruition with gift cards amounting to $8,190! We'll be able to give 13 families a joyous Christmas, by helping 8 families from our parish and an additional 5 families at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy. A season that could otherwise be very bleak is made quite bright by people eager to sacrifice some of the blessings they have received. Thank you for your generous spirit!

Every Tuesday after the daily 10am Mass, our Bible Study Group at Saint Timothy Parish meets in St. Martha's Chapel in our church. Getting involved to study God's Word can enrich our faith and our lives as Christians. "Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another." Hebrews 10:24-25. Come join us!

Fr. Roy Herberger’s Nativity Sets exhibit is available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-4 pm from now until January 8th (except Christmas and New Year’s weekends) at Our Lady of Victory Basilica (lower level), 767 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna. This unique collection features Nativity sets from around the world! Honoring the Nativity has been a traditional part of the Advent and Christmas season for hundreds of years. The tradition began in the year 1223 when St. Francis of Assisi assembled the first nativity scene on Christmas Eve near Greccio, Italy. He was holding a Christmas service and Mass inside of a cave and he wanted to focus on the true meaning of Christmas. Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity to view and enjoy this beautiful collection of nativity sets!

The Parish Giving Tree has been set up in St. Martha's Chapel to help those in need. We're requesting gift cards from Tops, Wegmans, Walmart, Target, Aldi, Amazon, and others. These cards will be distributed to families to help them purchase food and gifts to make their Christmas a little more joyful. You may also donate new hats, gloves, scarves, and socks for those in need. This year, our donations will benefit families from St. Luke's Mission of Mercy, Sheridan Parkside Community Center, and Ladies of Charity. Please return your donation as soon as possible to ensure timely delivery to families. Thank you for your generosity!

It's time for the Annual Festival of Lights at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 1023 Swann Rd. (Rt. 18E), Lewiston. Lights will be on November 19-27 from 5-9 pm. From November 28-December 18, lights are on only Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5-9 pm. From December 19-January 1, lights are on from 5-9 pm. Come see 15 acres of spectacular Christmas lights, including a 9-foot tall outdoor illuminated Nativity scene and a life-size Fontanini Nativity scene in the Basilica. Closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day and closing at 2 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Admission and parking are free. Groups welcome; reservations appreciated. For scheduled hours of the Office, Gift Shop and Cafeteria, call 716-754-7489 or email [email protected].

So much has changed since the founding of Catholic Charities in 1923, but one thing has remained a constant: just as we have for 99 years, Catholic Charities is here and ready to help – now. If you have an urgent need or you or your family is facing a crisis situation, please give us a call or visit www.ccwny.org to complete an online assistance form. Help and HOPE are available.