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Ponder this clear message of hope that the Kingdom of God will be fulfilled and will be victorious. We will face tribulations as we are now and perhaps even worse in the future; but… we are promised a happy ending… the fulfillment of God’s Kingdom and the Heavenly restoration of our Earth. Let’s heed the warnings about obediently living the laws of our faith, but let’s also live in joyful hope for the coming Kingdom!

“You are the light of the world, a city set on a mountain cannot be hidden . . . your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5: 14, 16

Blessings on the 7th Anniversary of your Priestly Ordination, Fr. John! Celebrating 7 years on June 7th! God has blessed our Basilica with your priestly vocation. May you be filled with God’s blessings and joy!

The obligation to attend Sunday Mass now resumes, effective the weekend of June 5-6, 2021, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ in our Diocese.

The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, “Corpus Christi Sunday,” is a good time for us to give thanks to God for the Sacrament of the Eucharist and for Jesus’ Sacrifice of Himself in order to serve as our Messiah, Savior and Redeemer. The Eucharist and the other Sacraments are for us, as Catholics and Christians, gateways for acceptance, in faith of Jesus’ love and mercy, His offer of salvation. We shall thank God, eternally for this precious gift!

Come say hello while the Basilica will have a booth at StrOlean tomorrow (Friday, June 4 from noon until 8 pm). Bring your children to play Basilica Putt Putt and get a prize! Buy your BasilicaFEST BIG RAFFLE tickets!

This week let’s focus on the Presence of our Blessed Trinity in our lives, via the Sacraments and via the grace and love of God, no matter what state we’re in regarding our spiritual life.

--The rosary will be prayed 30 minutes before Weekend Masses to honor Our Lady during her month of May. --Our Music Director, Dawn Both, had successful shoulder surgery. Please continue to pray for her quick recovery. This is shared with her permission. --Parish Office will be closed Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day.

The obligation to attend Sunday Mass now resumes, effective the weekend of June 5-6, 2021, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ in our dioceses. Click on orange title for link to the Diocese of Buffalo.

Jesus tells us that the Spirit will guide us to all truth and glorify God by declaring His love and mercy. That’s what we’re called to do when we embrace the faith and receive the Sacraments. We are to glorify God and proclaim His love via our faith-sharing and ministering to others in whatever ministries to which we are called. We are called to be like the disciples in today’s first reading.  Come Holy Spirit!

“My thoughts are not your thoughts; my ways are not your ways. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”   -- Isaiah 55:8 For complete article by Fr. John, press orange title above.

Reflection for 7th Sunday of Easter Please press orange title above

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, “Take and eat; this is my body.”  Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins.”   -- Matthew  26: 26-28 Please press orange title above.

A special prayer for and thank you to all of our Mothers, Grandmothers and Godmothers and those that offered motherly care to us who helped guide our feet into the way of God’s Peace. May you all be blessed this weekend whether receiving these blessings here on earth or in Heaven. Happy Mother’s Day to all from the ministry team and from the staff of the Basilica. Much Love, Fr. John (click on orange title for complete message)

As Jesus relates, He is our best friend, Who chose us before we chose  Him. Let us be glad! Deacon Matt For complete reflection click on orange title above.

Sharing the Real Presence of Christ ... “I am the Bread of Life . . .”          “I am the living Bread . .."  John  6 Click on orange title for complete reflection.

Jesus said: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. -John 10:27 click on orange title for complete reflection

In a formal Decree, Bishop Michael W. Fisher appointed Rev. John W. Adams Pastor of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and St. John's Parish, Olean, NY, with the Oratory of the Sacred Heart, Portville, NY. For complete article click on the above orange title.

Now the real miracle happens. Then He (Jesus) “opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.” Jesus then reminds those disciples and us of our current mission: to witness and preach and invite others to “repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, in Jesus’ Name.” We are called to share our faith and witness to all around us. Are we witnessing? If not, let’s start! Click on orange title above for complete reflection.

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