14 Holy Helpers Summerfest Lawn Fete

05/29/2021

We're baaack!!! The best August Summerfest festival in WNY is back in 2021. This is our tenth Summerfest and after everything that we've gone through ... we NEED THIS time to celebrate.

Nobody is forgetting the agony and hardship that we all faced during 2020. Thank God for the efforts of our front line health care professionals!! We have not forgotten ... will never forget your care and sacrifice.

We're going to do it safe, following all governmental covid health regulations ... BUT ... it's time to unwind a bit.

We're bring back the Nerds and Hit n Run on Friday and Saturday nights. Just thinking about them I feel my body starting to move like it hasn't done since 2019. Summer night ... good friends ... great music ... LIBATIONS ... OMG.

We're bringing back our Polish festival on Sunday ... Polka Mass at noon, the BEST Polish Platter summerfest dinner in WNY, and then Buffalo Touch brings the beer tent alive for the afternoon.

The final details are being worked out right now, but we guarantee that Aug. 5 - 8 you will want to be at 14 Holy Helpers every ... single ... night. And that's OK, because we'd love to see you again and again.

Dinners every night ... theme baskets (I lost count at 150) ... cash prizes in the raffle (I'm feeling lucky already).

Thank all of you who got your shots and have started to beat down this virus. Without you I can't see how we could have a party. Stay tuned and come back here often for updates.

Summerfest 2021 at 14 Holy Helpers is coming soon!

09/24/2020

Virtual Meat Raffle 2020 – 14 Holy Helpers Parish

Virtual Meat Raffle 2020

We're planning an event designed to help you have some fun by winning food, door prizes, and ca$h ... a Virtual Meat Raffle. A normal Meat Raffle involves coming to a hall with a large crowd of people to take chances on different rounds to win different types of "meat" ... steaks, ribs, roasts, sausages, etc. You pay for each chance that you take in a round. Door prizes tickets are also available for sale. Split clubs are also run at additional cost.

Our virtual meat raffle is different. The purchase of your ticket automatically puts you in every round, drawing, and split club that we run ... no extra costs. It will be HEALTHY (no need to come to a crowded room of people), FUN (each ticket to our virtual meat raffle will come with 100 chances to win prizes), and REWARDING (fill your refrigerator with the meat that you win plus fill your pockets with cash from the split club if you win). Details and a ticket purchase form at ... https://14hh.org/parish-bulletin/virtual-meat-raffle-2020/

Virtual Meat Raffle 2020 will be on Wednesday, Oct. 14 ... starts at 7:15 pm, first draw is at 7:30 pm. Options are available to follow along by PC and phone or just wait for us to contact you that you're a winner.

We are taking the traditional concept of a Meat Raffle and injecting a high dose of technology to transform it into the VIRTUAL MEAT RAFFLE. Our Virtual Meat Raffle will deliver the value of the traditional event … winning great food prizes … while fixing your cost and operating it in a Covid-SA...

09/14/2020

Food Drive in West Seneca

14 Holy Helpers is conducting a food drive to benefit the local West Seneca food pantries. These food pantries support needy families in our own neighborhoods. During Fall Fest weekend ... Sept 18 - 20 ... you may drop off your donations of non-perishable food items at the Parish Hall located at 1345 Indian Church Rd. in West Seneca. While we will accept any non-perishable food and household cleaning items, the food pantries have prioritized a need for pasta, pasta sauce, canned soup – tomato & chicken noodle, cereal, decaf & regular coffee, shampoo, conditioner & deodorant, laundry detergent, dish-washing soap, toilet paper & Kleenex.

As an incentive ... 14 Holy Helpers will give you a free sheet of theme basket tickets with your donation of 4 non-perishable items and the purchase of one sheet of tickets. One free sheet per family, please.

09/14/2020

Safety at Fall Fest 2020

We are strongly concerned about the health and safety of our customers and volunteers. Everyone attending Fall Fest must abide by the following health rules:

Come only if Healthy ... if you are feeling ill or have a temperature and flu-like symptoms, PLEASE do not come to Fall Fest. Go home to quarantine and contact your doctor immediately to receive the appropriate medical care.

Face Masks ... nobody over the age of 2 yrs. old will be allowed entry into any buildings on our campus unless they are wearing a face mask that covers their nose and mouth.

Social Distancing ... whether indoors or outdoors, for everyone on our campus we strongly encourage the use of a face mask when approaching within 6 ft. of another person. When in line for tickets or food, making your theme basket selections or whatever, please be patient and allow the other person to move out of your way so as not to crowd them.

Room Capacity … Theme Baskets will be on display in the Hall gym. Baked Goods will be on sale in a large Meeting Room in the Hall off the entrance foyer. We will have a person counter at the doors to these rooms tracking the number of people inside so that we do not exceed the capacity limits that we have set. Please respect the counters and their need to enforce limits for your safety.

Hand Sanitizers ... when you enter the buildings at 14 Holy Helpers you will see that hand sanitizers are available. Please use them when entering and leaving, for everyone's protection.

Dinners for Take-out ... at this time we do not have the proper dining facilities for on-campus consumption of your Polish Platter dinners according to NYS health regulations. Our dinners have been safely prepared but are intended for take-out consumption. Please take them home or to another safe location to eat.

Thank you in advance for following these safety rules. Our health and safety depends on each of us being responsible and taking the time and proper measures to care about each other.

09/14/2020

Fall Fest 2020 Theme Baskets – 14 Holy Helpers Parish

Theme Basket Sale, Sep. 18 - 20

..... Quality theme baskets loaded with items that you will definitely want to take home
..... Prizes for the home, personal items, toys for the kids ... a variety of prizes with something for all
..... Tickets will be available at Fall Fest in the Parish Hall during the Polish Dinner on Friday, Sept. 18, from 3 - 7 pm ... on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 2 - 4 pm and after the 4:30 pm Mass until 7 pm, ... on Sunday, Sept 20 after all Masses on Sunday, Sept. 20. Drawing is planned for later on Sunday afternoon. Detail schedule at our parish website 14hh.org.
..... Theme baskets will be on display in the Parish Hall for your viewing spaced for safety.

Here's a link to view the theme baskets in advance ... https://14hh.org/fall-fest-2020/fall-fest-2020-theme-baskets/

YouTube: ... Parish Channel: Masses Audio recordings of the current Sunday Mass, previous Masses, and special parish events and presentations are available through our Resources section under the link ... 14HH Audio Recordings LINK Note that during Liturgical seasons or special events, our standard....

09/14/2020

14 Holy Helpers Parish – A Catholic parish celebrating over 150 years of faith, education, and love for the Lord and each other

Schedule for Fall Fest:

Friday, Sep. 18
... Dinner Pickup from 4 - 7 pm either from the Drive-thru lanes (entry from Indian Church by the Red Garage) or park and stop in the Hall (entry across the Church next to the Rectory)
... Theme Baskets/Grand Prize Raffle from 3 - 7 pm in the Parish Hall. Ticket sales in the Hall foyer, Theme baskets displayed in the Hall gym ... please go online at the parish website ... https://www.14hh.org ... to see the available baskets and expedite your selection.
... Returnable Bottle/Can Collection from 3 - 7 pm. Collection truck will be in the Hall parking lot in front of the convent.
Saturday, Sep. 19
... Theme Baskets/Grand Prize Raffle in the Parish Hall from 2 - 4 pm (break for Hall gym cleaning and 4:30 Mass) and after Mass until 7 pm. Ticket sales in the Hall foyer, Theme baskets displayed in the Hall gym ... please go online at the parish website ... https://www.14hh.org ... to see the available baskets and expedite your selection.
... Baked Goods Sale in Meeting Rm 1 of the Parish Hall from 2 - 4 pm (break for 4:30 Mass) and after Mass until 7 pm.
... Returnable Bottle/Can Collection from 2 - 7 pm. Collection truck will be in the Hall parking lot in front of the convent.
Sunday, Sep. 20
... Theme Baskets/Grand Prize Raffle in the Parish Hall after 8 am Mass from approx. 8:45 - 9:30 (break for Hall gym cleaning and 10 am Mass) and after 10 am Mass from approx. 10:45 - 1:30 pm. Ticket sales in the Hall foyer, Theme baskets displayed in the Hall gym ... please go online at the parish website ... https://www.14hh.org ... to see the available baskets and expedite your selection.
... Baked Goods Sale in Meeting Rm 1 of the Parish Hall after 8 am Mass from approx. 8:45 - 9:30 (break for 10 am Mass) and after 10 am Mass from approx. 10:45 - 1:30 pm..
... Returnable Bottle/Can Collection after 8 am Mass until approx. 1:30 pm. Collection truck will be in the Hall parking lot in front of the convent.

Welcome to Fourteen Holy Helpers! Quick Links YouTube Channel for Live Streaming services and recordings of prior services … LINKPortal to Audio recordings of services and events … LINK Fr. David’s blog and podcasts … LINKSt. Joseph, Our Guide website for support when you need help … LINK ...

09/03/2020

Chickens say, "Thank you!!"

After 1,237 chicken BBQs in WNY this summer, these chickens stopped by our parish to say thank you for not adding another. They noted that while they have nothing against golumbkis, fair is fair. HELP a CHICKEN ... Buy your POLISH PLATTER dinner now!! 🐓😄🐓

08/25/2020

We're bringing our Polish Platter dinner to you on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 from 4 - 7 pm at the 14 Holy Helpers Fall Fest. If you have golumbki withdrawal we have the cure! Our dinner includes a large golumbki (stuffed cabbage roll), 2 kinds of polish sausage, 2 kinds of pierogi, sweet and sour cabbage, rye bread and butter ... and because you've kind of grown on us ... a sweet treat for dessert! With that kind of meal is it any wonder that we sell out at Summerfest every year? We have a new online ordering system so you can buy your tickets in advance ... https://14hh.org/fall-fest-2020/ ... OR stop by the Rectory (open 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Mon - Thurs) ... OR catch us selling tickets after some Masses ... OR buy your ticket at the Hall on Sept. 18. There's a pre-sale discount in effect for a limited time so don't wait ... BUY your dinner tickets now. Take out dinners only.

08/22/2020

Fall Fest 2020 – 14 Holy Helpers Parish

Fall Fest 2020 ... Sept. 18-20

Sept. 18 ... Polish Platter Dinner from 4 - 7 pm. Same dinner as at Summerfest (golumbki stuffed cabbage roll, 2 kinds of polish sausage, 2 kinds of pierogi, sweet and sour cabbage, rye bread and butter). For Fall Fest we are including a sweet treat for dessert. After everything you've been through with covid you deserve a treat. Drive through takeout line or stop at our Parish Hall. Takeout only. Buy your tickets online now before we sell out ... details at https://14hh.org/fall-fest-2020/.

Sept. 18 - 20 ... Theme Baskets. Great baskets displayed in our Parish Hall with concern for social distancing.

Sept. 18 - 20 ... Grand Prize Raffle ... Cash prizes, jewelry, gift cards. Could you use some extra cash in your pocket? Raffle tickets available now. Details at https://14hh.org/fall-fest-2020/.

Sept 19 - 20 ... Homemade Baked Goods Sale ... Delicious treats, sweets, and breads from the finest home bakers in the neighborhood. ON sale in our Parish Hall.

Sept. 18 - 20 ... Bottle and Can Drive ... Clean out your basements from the covid stash of returnable bottles and cans. A truck will be available in out parking lot for your safety and convenience.

We are planning a Fall Festival for this September to celebrate our 156 years as a parish and, with God’s guidance, our ability to work through the very trying conditions that we faced this year. The activities that we are planning will be held in a safe and health conscious manner. Friday, Sep...

07/31/2020

Fall Fest 2020 – 14 Holy Helpers Parish

Fall Fest 2020 ... Friday, Sept. 18 - Sunday, Sept. 20

We’re all disappointed that Summerfest was a victim of the Covid pandemic this year. In spite of the extremely difficult year that we have all endured we do have some things for which we should be thankful. Fall Fest 2020 will give us an opportunity to relax for a moment to catch our breath … enjoy a great meal … and take a chance on winning some great raffle prizes or a theme basket. Simple joys maybe, but so necessary at this time.

Enjoy our Polish Platter Dinner on Friday, September 18. We sell out of these dinners every year at Summerfest. Be sure to buy your dinners tickets in advance online at this website … and save some money in the process.

Theme baskets and a fantastic Fall Fest Raffle are planned for drawing on Sunday, September 20. Theme basket and raffle tickets will be available throughout that weekend. Bring your non-perishable food items and household cleaning products. Donate them during Fall Fest and your family will receive free theme basket tickets. Your donations will benefit our local food pantry serving the West Seneca community.

More details … links to purchase your dinners … go to Fall Fest 2020 LINK at https://14hh.org/fall-fest-2020/

We are planning a Fall Festival for this September to celebrate our 156 years as a parish and, with God’s guidance, our ability to work through the very trying conditions that we faced this year. The activities that we are planning will be held in a safe and health conscious manner. Friday, Sep...

07/31/2020

14 Holy Helpers Summerfest Lawn Fete's cover photo

07/08/2020

14 Holy Helpers Summerfest Lawn Fete's cover photo

07/08/2020

14 Holy Helpers Parish – A Catholic parish celebrating over 150 years of faith, education, and love for the Lord and each other

Summerfest 2020 has been cancelled.

Due to our overriding concern for the safety of our Summerfest customers, volunteers, and parishioners the decision has been made to cancel Summerfest 2020.

The event committee has worked hard to come up with a responsible way to hold an event of this type while reasonably coming up with a plan to protect the safety of all. Various groups and individuals in the parish were consulted as to their ability to support this type of event at this time of pandemic in our world. In the end we prioritized health over profit and the decision was made to cancel Summerfest for this year.

We will desperately miss the celebration, music, food, and opportunities to socialize with friends and neighbors. Our hope is to bring this event back for you in the summer of 2021.

You can read the text of the decision in a letter from our pastor, Fr. David Bellittiere, printed in the parish bulletin of June 28. Bulletins can be read online at our parish website, https://www.14hh.org

Welcome to Fourteen Holy Helpers! Quick Links YouTube Channel for Live Streaming services and recordings of prior services … LINKPortal to Audio recordings of services and events … LINK Fr. David’s blog and podcasts … LINKResource pages for assistance during this health crisis:… HELP Line ...

11/15/2019

Get Fed

There is a new Marian Feast on the calendar!
The Feast of Our Lady of Loreto is December 10th!

"Cardinal Robert Sarah recently shared that the feast of Our Lady of Loreto would officially enter the liturgical calendar. While many Catholics have heard of Our Lady of Loreto, a surprising amount don’t actually know much about her, or the site at all."
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08/05/2019

14 Holy Helpers Summerfest Lawn Fete's cover photo

08/02/2019

When you come to Summerfest this weekend stop by and visit Chris.
He is raising money for WNYHeroes.org and “Pawsitive for Heroes”. He has some merchandise for sale and is also taking donations.

08/02/2019

Fourteen Holy Helpers Parish

Fourteen Holy Helpers Parish

Summerfest is Here!



Hope to see you this weekend!

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07/31/2019

PRAY FOR GOOD WEATHER ... HANG YOUR ROSARY!

The tents are going up and the games are being prepped. Over 250 theme baskets are waiting to get new homes with you. Roast Beef, BBQ Chicken and Pork, and Polish Platter dinners are on the way. Raffle tickets are in the bin. Tiger's Den is chopping peppers and onions. The toolchest is filled with bottles of booze. The bands are warming up and the beer is chilling. Only one more thing needs to be done. HANG THE ROSARIES.

A wedding tradition is to pray the rosary and hang it on a bush hoping to ensure good weather for the celebration. Good weather is also critical for the success of a Summerfest. We need everyone to pray the rosary this week and then hang it on a bush. Don't get us wrong ... Summerfest is going on through rain or shine. We just know things will be a little more enjoyable if you can leave your umbrella at home.

Help us and yourself at the same time. Say some prayers ... and hang a rosary on a bush before the weekend.

See you at the 14 Holy Helpers Summerfest Lawn Fete!