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In 1924 this building was added to the Parish.
What is Sacred Heart of Jesus Parochial School?
Our first pastor was only 34 years old when he was appointed as resident pastor to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. He served during the original building years through the depression years, 1923 to 1941.
Who is Father Edward Ott?
In 1991 the Diocese of Buffalo designated (made official) this special feature of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish.
What are The Eucharistic Heart of Jesus and The Immaculate Conception Shrines.
Fr. Scherer, from Our Lady Help of Christians, was the first (temporary) pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. The parish was incorporated in this year.
When is 1917?
The Parish officially opened in 1920.
This pastor was appointed in 1990 and oversaw the upgrades of the property and buildings, especially the Shrine.
Who is Msgr. Walter Kern
This order of nuns were the first teachers at Sacred Heart School.
Who are the Sisters of St. Francis?
Passing away at the age of 56 this is the only Sacred Heart pastor to be buried in the parish Cemetery.
Who is Fr. Joseph Zeitz
Each staircase in the shrine leading up to the statue of Christ Our King represent Jesus' life in a special way.
What are 33 steps for the 33 years of His earthly life?
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish received a permanent Priest, Fr. Edward Ott, in this year.
When is 1923?
As the longest serving pastor, 21 years, this priest brought stability to the parish.
Who is Fr. Lavern Kieber?
The school was open from 1924 to 1939, but then was closed from 1939 to 1950 due to this problem which was thought to contribute to a worse problem.
What is poor water quality and polio?
Our second pastor served only 4 years, 1941-1945. he began the practice of having people participate in reciting parts of the Mass (in Latin) along with the priest.
Who is Fr.George Zimpfer?
The shape of the outer walls in the Immaculate Conception Shrine symbolize Mary's love.
What is a heart?
The cost of the original land and the first church building was________________.
What is $10,000 - $2000 for the land and $8000 for the building?
She had been the sacristan for Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish for over 40 years.
Who is Mrs. Rosemary White?
In 1950 the school reopened, grew rapidly and a larger building was needed. The new building was dedicated and opened in this year.
When is 1965.
This beloved pastor served from 1945-1954. he was responsible for Sacred Heart acquiring the statutes of Our Lady of Fatima and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Who is Fr. Kleis?
This fixture in our shrine was the first ever to be used in the city of Buffalo.
What is a fire bell?
Today, this is the only original building still standing on Parish grounds.
What is the Rectory?
In 2011, due to the efforts of Msgr. Fred Liesing Sacred Heart was not absorbed into Nativity Parish. Msgr. Liesing convinced the Bishop that Sacred Heart would be a good parish for a priest who also has duties downtown at the Catholic Center. Sacred Heart has had these 2 Canon Lawyers from 2011- 2016 and 2016 - 2018.
Who are Fr. Joseph Klos and Fr. Bob Zilliox?
A steady decline of the student population marked this sad occasion.
What was the final graduating class of 1983.
Due to grave illness, Msgr. Joseph Sicari holds the title of the shortest length of service at Sacred Heart.
What is 4 months?
In designing the major and minor shrines that make up the entire Sacred Heart Shrine area Fr. Ott made sure that they all have this in common.
What is the number 3?
(All the dimensions, number of arches, stairs... are divisible by, or in multiples of 3 in honor of the Blessed Trinity.)
What time is Midnight Mass?
What is Midnight or 12AM?
This young priest is full of energy and devotion.
He is especially good at 'Jamming'.
Who is Fr. Dom?