Sensory-Friendly Easter Mass

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Saint Bernadette Parish welcomes families with special needs to a Sensory-Friendly Easter Mass at 3 PM. The wheelchair accessible church is located at 5930 South Abbott Rd. in Orchard Park. Father Joe Wolf will be the celebrant. Father Gerald Skrzynski, Catholic Deaf Apostolate, will interpret the Mass through American Sign Language. The Mass will be live-streamed on Saint Bernadette's Facebook page.

The Mass offers a shorter, less crowded worship setting allowing people to move freely as needed. The lighting will be dimmer, the music soothing and low gluten hosts will be available. Light refreshments will be served after Mass in the accessible Parish Ministry Center.

This event is sponsored by Open Doors Ministry, a ministry that advocates for the inclusion of people with disabilities into the life of the parish. Questions may be directed to Paula Potteiger at 716-649-1051 or cozmo3631@gmail.com

Category: Community | Religion and Spirituality