News - Parish News & Events

Our St. Timothy Church Choir is beginning rehearsals and looking for new members! The time commitment is minimal. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 11am in the church. Remember, "singing is praying twice!" All are welcome!

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!

Is your child age 12-17 displaying chronic negative behaviors such as noncompliance, verbal and/or physical aggression, truancy, school failure, curfew violations, running away, illegal substance abuse and/or criminal activity? Catholic Charities’ Multi-Systemic Therapy Program can help. MST, offered in Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties, is an intensive, family-focused intervention program facilitated in the youth’s natural environments, including the home. Think MST might be a good fit? Call 716-597-0756, ext. 2252.

September 11th, 2001 unquestionably represents one of our darkest days in history. While we may heal with time, we certainly will never forget what happened. Prayer was the response of many that day. More than 20 years later, the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks is still an occasion in which we gather together for prayer. We may not stand side by side physically but we’re united in Christ when we lift up our hearts in prayer to remember this day. A 9/11 Anniversary Prayer: "God of Peace and Mercy, on this anniversary for September 11, we lift up the souls who perished on that day. Welcome them with loving arms into Your kingdom. Comfort their families and friends. Help us to mourn alongside them with a constant compassion that can only be rooted in You. May we look to the first responders that day to inspire us to live bravely and courageously, and to selflessly protect others in need. May we look to those who opened up their homes to the stranded and displaced that day to stir us to be more hospitable. Having seen the face of evil and darkness, may we be steadfast and faithful in pursuing You, our perpetual Light. In Jesus’s name we pray. Amen."

Retrouvaille, a program for struggling couples, simply means “rediscovery.” The program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage. For more information, call 716-474-9371 or visit www.helpourmarriage.org. All calls confidential; pre-registration is required.

Please help the St. Timothy's Ladies of Charity with your donations of drinking glasses, mugs, knives, bowls, sheets (please specify size), blankets & towels to help families in need. Boxes are available in the back of St. Martha's Chapel. Thank you for your generosity!

In addition to supporting Catholic Charities, Appeal 2023 also benefits the Fund for the Faith. Established in 1937 by Bishop John Duffy out of concern for those in need of spiritual comfort due to hardships of the Great Depression, the Fund for the Faith continues to provide spiritual nourishment throughout our Diocese today. Proceeds provide ministry support services that are instrumental to the vitality of our faith experience and enable us to more effectively spread the Gospel message of Christ’s love. Support Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith by visiting www.ccwny.org/donate or text GIVEHOPE23 to 44321 today. Catholic Charities: Hope for all seasons.

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.

Do you need help with gifts for your children and teens this Christmas? We can help! Catholic Charities is once again a participating nonprofit with the WNY Holiday Partnership, which provides Christmas gifts for families in need. Catholic Charities, in collaboration with the Ladies of Charity, is able to provide toys, books, games or puzzles, and a new pair of gloves and winter hat. The program will begin after Thanksgiving. If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, or if you would like more information, call 716-218-1450, ext. 2003.

Synod Voices continue to be heard. Earlier this year our diocese participated in the worldwide Synod called for by Pope Francis. Now the results from ALL of the dioceses in the US have been consolidated and are available at the USCCB website: usccb.org/resources/us-national-synthesis-2021-2023-synod We encourage you to read this extraordinary document and notice how so many of the same comments throughout the country match the results of our own Diocesan Listening Session.

An old Irish proverb says "It is in the shelter of each other that the people live." Indeed, we are created to depend upon one another and walk together in suffering. But when family members or friends approach life's end, we may not know how best to "shelter" them. For some concrete ways we can compassionately care for them, please visit usccb.org/end-of-life-care

If you are an Erie County resident age 55 or older, consider being a Catholic Charities Foster Grandparent. You’ll stay active by developing one-on-one relationships with children ages 3-18 in a school setting. You’ll also gain a stipend, social-emotional health benefits, and the joy of guiding and supporting our next generation. To connect with the program, call 716-896-6388.

If you are a Eucharistic Minister here at St. Timothy's and would be willing to visit home-bound parishioners to administer Holy Communion, please call the rectory. We are in need of your help. Thank you.

No gift to Appeal 2022 is too small. In fact, each dollar raised during the annual Appeal leverages an additional $3 to $4 of government support and contracts. More funding means more services for those in need, like affordable and accessible mental health counseling and basic needs assistance like food and clothing. Your donation helps strengthen and empower thousands of individuals and families across the eight counties of Western New York. To make a donation today, visit www.ccwny.org/donate or text GIVEHOPE22 to 44321. If you need help, go to www.ccwny.org/services or call 716-218-1419 or the office in your area. Thank you.