Liturgy Committee: The Liturgy Committee plans the holy day Masses and decorates the church space for Holidays as well. Music is an important component of the Mass experience. The committee collaborates with our Music Director/Organist to pick out hymns relevant to the Mass and liturgical seasons. The Liturgy Committee collaborates with the Family Faith Formation Committee to plan liturgies for the children; and collaborates with the Adult Faith Formation Committee on Taizé Prayer Services.

Bible Study Committee: The Bible Study Committee delivers multi-week, evening formation courses each spring and fall, equipping parishioners to engage Sacred Scripture with clarity, context, and practical application to Catholic life. Offerings are designed to deepen discipleship through disciplined study, thoughtful dialogue, and faithful alignment with the Church’s teaching and the parish mission.

Scripture Reading Ministry: The Scripture Reading Ministry meets by phone each week to read and discuss the upcoming weekend’s readings, building shared understanding and spiritual readiness for Mass. Through focused conversation and prayerful reflection, participants deepen their grasp of the Word and strengthen their capacity to live it with intention throughout the week.

Book Club: The Book Club reads one mutually selected book at a time—focused on Catholicism and notable Catholic figures—and then gathers to discuss it in depth. Each cycle concludes with members choosing the next title, creating a steady, community-driven cadence of learning, reflection, and conversation.

Eucharistic Adoration Committee: The Eucharistic Adoration Committee sustains and strengthens the parish’s adoration program, coordinating schedules and support so parishioners can spend dedicated time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Through thoughtful stewardship and consistent communication, the committee promotes reverent, reliable opportunities for quiet encounter with Christ and deeper spiritual renewal.

Parish Experience Committee: The Parish Experience Committee elevates Blessed Sacrament’s visibility and engagement through strategic marketing, multi-channel communications, and intentional membership growth—especially across the Elmwood Village. The committee also curates and hosts high-quality spiritual and secular events that strengthen parish belonging while building authentic relationships with the broader Buffalo community.

Outreach Committee: The Outreach Committee coordinates Blessed Sacrament’s charitable response, connecting parishioners with concrete opportunities to serve, give, and accompany neighbors in need. Through targeted drives, volunteer mobilization, and partnerships with local agencies, the committee turns compassion into measurable impact across our parish and the wider Buffalo community.

Peace & Justice Committee: The Peace and Justice Committee advances Blessed Sacrament’s mission by translating Catholic Social Teaching into tangible outreach, education, and service that upholds human dignity and the common good. Through strategic partnerships and parish-led initiatives, the committee mobilizes prayerful action that fosters reconciliation, equity, and compassionate care for those most in need in Buffalo and beyond.

Faith Formation: In conjunction with all Parishes in the Downtown Family of Catholic Parish, the Faith Formation Committee stewards Blessed Sacrament’s lifelong formation pipeline, coordinating sacramental preparation and catechesis that equips individuals and families to grow in faith with clarity and confidence. The committee also leads OCIA and related pathways of initiation, ensuring welcoming, well-structured accompaniment that integrates new and returning Catholics into the full life of the parish.

Finance Council: The Finance Council assists the pastor in stewarding the parish’s material resources by providing disciplined oversight of budgeting, accounting, internal controls, and compliance with diocesan policies and procedures. Required by Canon Law, the Council—chaired by Patrick Flaherty and inclusive of the parish Trustees—meets quarterly to monitor expenditures and, as needed, support facility management and fundraising strategy.

Buildings & Grounds Committee: The Buildings & Grounds Committee provides disciplined stewardship of Blessed Sacrament’s physical plant, prioritizing preventive maintenance, life-safety, and preservation-focused repairs to protect the parish’s assets and worship environment. Working closely with parish leadership and vendors, the committee helps plan and oversee projects, manage facility needs, and ensure the campus remains safe, functional, and mission-ready year-round.

School Committee: The Buildings & Grounds Committee provides disciplined stewardship of Blessed Sacrament’s physical plant, prioritizing preventive maintenance, life-safety, and preservation-focused repairs to protect the parish’s assets and worship environment. Working closely with parish leadership and vendors, the committee helps plan and oversee projects, manage facility needs, and ensure the campus remains safe, functional, and mission-ready year-round.