✝️ Reception of Holy Communion
Erie County allows public gatherings without wearing a mask. People coming to Mass can choose to wear a mask for their own safety or the safety of others but they are not required to do so. The Diocese of Buffalo still encourages reception of Holy Communion in the hand. A person wishing to receive on the tongue should wait to be the very last person in line or ask the priest or deacon to receive Holy Communion on the tongue after Mass.
✝️ Confessions will be heard Saturday 4 PM until 4:45 PM in the Church Library.
✝️ Church envelopes and contributions can be mailed to the office, dropped in the lock box outside the Parish Office door, placed in the basket by the Tabernacle or ring the office doorbell during the week. The office hours are 8AM to 4PM Monday to Friday.
✝️ The Parish Office encourages the use of appointments.
Call 683-5254 or pmb.annunciation@gmail.com for an appointment for documents or to arrange to have a Mass said for a loved one. Some transactions, but not all, may be done by phone, mail, and email.
********During the months of July and August the Parish Office will be closed on Fridays***********
Steve Flowers, a member of our Parish Health and Safety Committee, has prepared this notice of concern that I want to share with our parishioners.
Fr. Gene Ulrich
A decision by the United States Supreme Court has overturned Roe vs. Wade, the abortion rights case of 1973. This high profile and politically charged subject is expected to bring an emotional response from both sides of the issue. The church has been warned that protests may be organized to disrupt church services and events. While these protests and disruptions are more likely to occur at highly recognized and historical churches in larger cities, parishes like Annunciation should be ready. If a protest of this kind ever disrupts Mass or a service at Annunciation, it is critical that all parishioners remain disciplined and do not engage protestors. Ushers and Greeters have been briefed on how to help handle this situation, and local law enforcement has been brought into the loop regarding the potential for a protest like this. If a protest disrupts Mass at Annunciation, please refrain from any conflict or counter protest. The authorities will be contacted immediately in the event of such a protest, and are well trained and prepared to respond to such an event.
