About Us // Our Clergy // Father Joseph Porpiglia
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Our Pastor, Father Joseph Porpiglia, attended Wadham's Hall College, in Ogdensburg, NYand Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora NY. He served as a seminarian and Deacon here at St. Benedict’s in 1985-1986. He was ordained a Priest on April 12, 1986 by Bishop Edward Head.
Since that time, Fr. Joe‘s assignments have included: St. Amelia’s Parish in Tonawanda and St James Parish in Jamestown. Before being appointed Pastor of St. Benedict’s, Fr. Joe served as pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Salamanca.
Fr. Joe is also a Chaplain in the U.S. Navy. He has served the
Church and our country in this capacity for 19 years and holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander. While at St. Benedict’s, Fr. Joe served our combat troops in Afghanistan.
Fr. Joe serves on the Council of Priests for the Diocese of Buffalo and currently chairs their Finance Committee.
LENTEN SCHEDULE
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FEBRUARY 22nd
ASH WEDNESDAY
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Ashes
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Reconciliation
7:00am - Mass
8:15am - Mass
12 Noon - Mass
7:00pm - Mass
FEBRUARY 24th
Stations of the Cross
6:00 PM following
5:30pm Mass
FEBRUARY 27th - 7:30PM
Seeing Christ in Suffering People
Deacon Bill Hynes will explore the Scriptural basis for the corporal works of mercy
and why these acts of compassion are so important in the lives of Catholics today.
St. Mary, 6919 Transit Road, East Amherst For directions from Saint Benedict - Click Here
This is part of a lecture series by the Diocese's Northern Erie Vicariate Lecture Series.
Support our Deacon by attending this lecture and St. Ben's folks are encouraged to participate and attend any of these lectures.
MARCH 1st
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Night of Reflection, “Roll Away the Stone”, Sr. Louise Alff
MARCH 2ND
Stations of the Cross
1:45 PM w/ children
6:00 PM following
5:30pm Mass
MARCH 3rd & 4th
Monthly Food Drive
(bring food to Mass)
MARCH 4th
2PM - A Tour of the St. Benedict stained glass windows
MARCH 5th
7:30PM Lecture Series
Visiting Christ in Prison
Father Bob Gebhard will offer amazing stories about how ministry to prisoners and their families can change the course of people’s lives.
St. Pius X, 1700 North French Road, Getzville
MARCH 9TH
Stations of the Cross
6:00 PM following
5:30pm Mass
MARCH 10th
6:30 PM “Dare to Dream” activities in school gym and cafeteria
MARCH 12th
7:00 PM Rosary Altar sponsors Mother Cabrini’s
Mission to America
7:30PM Lecture Series
Comforting Christ in Pain
Father Duke Zajac will present compelling stories about ministry to the sick and dying, their families, and their caretakers.
St. Timothy, 565 East Park Drive, Town of Tonawanda
MARCH 15th
7:00 pm - 9:00 PM - Night of Reflection, “Words for the Cross”, Sr. Louise Alff
MARCH 16th
Stations of the Cross
1:45 PM w/ children
6:00 PM following 5:30pm Mass
MARCH 18th
Come Celebrate!
We are going to celebrate
Fr. Joe Fifagrowicz’s 50th anniversary at the 11:30 Mass with a reception to follow.
MARCH 19th
Parish Reconciliation
3:00 pm (St. Leo)
7:00 pm (St. Ben)
7:30PM Lecture Series
Helping Christ in Need
Mark Zirnheld, Director of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, will share stories about people in need whose lives are transformed through the help of others.
Infant of Prague, 921 Cleveland Drive, Cheektowaga
MARCH 23rd
Stations of the Cross
1:45 PM w/ children
6:00 PM following
5:30pm Mass
6:30 PM Family Movie Night in the Gym. The DreamWorks animated movie: The Prince of Egypt RSVP by 3/14 Free! Snack bar will be open!
MARCH 24th
8:00 to 3:00 Diocesan Men’s conference at Cardinal O’Hara High School
MARCH 25th
1:00PM St. Joseph Table, one seating
MARCH 26th
7:30PM Lecture Series
Sheltering Christ in Exile
Sister Louise Alff, OSF, will offer insights into the experiences of exiles, who were forced out of their homeland, and the process of rebuilding their lives.
Our Lady of Peace, 10950 Main Street, Clarence
MARCH 29th
6:00 to 9:00 pm Adoration in the Church
Come pray with us
MARCH 30th
Stations of the Cross
1:45 PM w/ children
6:00 PM following
5:30pm Mass
Holy Week Activities
April 4th thru 8th
APRIL 4th
4:30 & 7:00 pm Reconciliation
APRIL 5th
HOLY THURSDAY
12:45 School and Parish Community Seder Meal in the School Gym RSVP by 3/23
followed by Stations of the Cross
5:30PM Holy Thursday Supper
7:00PM Liturgy
APRIL 6th
GOOD FRIDAY
NOON - Service
1:45 PM Stations w/ children
6:00PM Stations
APRIL 7th
EASTER VIGIL
3:00 PM Blessing of the Baskets
8:30PM Easter Vigil Service
APRIL 8th
EASTER
Masses 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 am
Jesus, often I still judge others too quickly despite what I have learned in my life experience. I can still be unwilling to consider the needs and motivations of others. I excuse myself too easily.The Challenge of the Cross
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