Welcome to Our Lady of Pompeii Roman Catholic Parish
Our Lady of Pompeii Roman Catholic Parish is dedicated to the Blessed Mother Mary under the special title,
"Our Lady of Pompeii." In the spirit of truth and love, we strive to faithfully follow the command of Christ
to spread the Gospel and dispense the sacraments to all those God sends to our doors.
Thank you for taking the time to visit Our Lady of Pompeii!
"Our Lady of Pompeii." In the spirit of truth and love, we strive to faithfully follow the command of Christ
to spread the Gospel and dispense the sacraments to all those God sends to our doors.
Thank you for taking the time to visit Our Lady of Pompeii!
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Priest Administrator
Rev. David Richards Find other Catholic resources at Evangelizebuffalo.org Looking for local young adult activities in the Diocese of Buffalo? Check out . . . havefaithbuffalo.com To contact any of the Rectory Staff through website, please go to the "Location" tab and fill out a contact form. Free resources pertaining to substance abuse treatment:
Resources for Seniors - Available care options and programs that can help maintain the independence and quality of life for seniors
JOIN FR. DAVID RICHARDS IN THE HOLY LAND - OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 2, 2020! CLICK HERE FOR ITINERARY AND RESERVATION INFORMATION For more information or to make a reservation, contact: Maureen Capanyola - mcapanyola@nyaaa.com or 716-929-3638-Business / 716-609-1657-cell |
UPON THIS ROCK Thank you for your continuing support of the Upon this Rock Campaign. Our July 2019 installment of funding from pledges to the campaign is $11,690.31. Continuing fulfillment of your pledges is vital to assure the parish of future funding installments. The Foundation Office would realize cost savings if parishioners could set up Electronic Fund Transfers either through their credit cards or bank accounts. To date, our portion of receipts is $59,251.79. |
Photos of Recent Events at Our Lady of Pompeii Parish
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Holy Name Society
Spring 2019 Meat Raffle Father Bob Owczarczak Ordination/First Mass
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First Communion 2019
OLP Youth Group at LifeTeen CoveCrest in Georgia
- July 2019 |
Confirmation 2019
Semi-Annual Spaghetti Dinner
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Paschal Tridium -
April 18-April 20, 2019 |
Summer Bash 2019 with Badlands
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Advent and Advent Giving Tree 2018
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Each month of the liturgical year is devoted to a particular Catholic tradition, usually centered on a Feast during that month. As August is the Immaculate Heart of Mary; the Month of the September follows as the Month of Our Lady of Sorrows.
We see this theme of joy followed by affliction mirrored in the liturgical calendar in two September Feasts – the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14 and the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on September 15. Happy the heart of the blessed Virgin Mary! She, without dying, earned the treasure of martyrdom beneath the Cross of our Lord for her anguish.
The Seven Sorrows of Mary are The Circumcision and Prophecy of Simeon; the Flight into Egypt; Loss of Child Jesus for Three Days, Jesus on his Way to Calvary; the Crucifixion, Body of Christ and Lamentations; the Burial of Christ. The name of Our Lady of Sorrows centers on the extraordinary and bittersweet suffering the Blessed Mother experienced during Christ's Passion.
During this month of September, we are drawn into the spiritual martyrdom that the Blessed Mother experienced during the physical martyrdom of Jesus. The evils of sin are manifest but conquered through intense suffering. The Blessed Mother's tears of anguish reflect God's washing away of sin. If you haven't ever prayed the Seven Sorrows Chaplet, you might want to consider exploring this devotion.
We see this theme of joy followed by affliction mirrored in the liturgical calendar in two September Feasts – the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14 and the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on September 15. Happy the heart of the blessed Virgin Mary! She, without dying, earned the treasure of martyrdom beneath the Cross of our Lord for her anguish.
The Seven Sorrows of Mary are The Circumcision and Prophecy of Simeon; the Flight into Egypt; Loss of Child Jesus for Three Days, Jesus on his Way to Calvary; the Crucifixion, Body of Christ and Lamentations; the Burial of Christ. The name of Our Lady of Sorrows centers on the extraordinary and bittersweet suffering the Blessed Mother experienced during Christ's Passion.
During this month of September, we are drawn into the spiritual martyrdom that the Blessed Mother experienced during the physical martyrdom of Jesus. The evils of sin are manifest but conquered through intense suffering. The Blessed Mother's tears of anguish reflect God's washing away of sin. If you haven't ever prayed the Seven Sorrows Chaplet, you might want to consider exploring this devotion.
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From the Desk of the Parish Secretary
Have you changed your address or have a cell phone that is your primary phone number? Have you recently married and have not registered at OLP as a couple? If your email has changed or you have not yet registered your email with the Church Office, please contact the Church Office so that we can update our computer records and be of more service to your needs. Please notify the office at 716-683-6522, ladyofpompeii@yahoo.com or visit us during office hours to let us know of your changes or your need to register. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Have you been asked to be a Sponsor for a child being baptized or a child making their confirmation? For those who have been asked to be sponsors at Baptism or Confirmation, we gladly issue recommendations for registered parishioners who:
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Are You Catholic?
Do you have questions about the Catholic Faith or how one becomes Catholic? Call Deacon Greg at 716-683-6522. ext. 125. You can also learn more about the Catholic Church and how one becomes Catholic here. YOUR HELP NEEDED - We are looking for parishioners to work once a month at our Sunday Bingo. Are you able to give 3 hours of your time once a month? If interested, please call Donna during business hours at 716-683-6522 ext. 101. Click HERE for Commemorative Issue of Our Lady of Pompeii School Newsletter - June 2014 PRAYER FOR THE HOLY FATHER Almighty and everlasting God, have mercy upon Thy servant, Pope Francis, our Supreme Pontiff, and direct him, according to Thy loving kindness, in the way of eternal salvation; that, of thy gift, he may ever desire that which is pleasing unto thee and may accomplish it with all his might. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen. Our Father. Hail Mary. |