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Join us for our Annual Jazz Mass and Pennies to Heaven Celebrations on July 26-27


Saturday, July 26

  • 4:30 p.m. - Jazz Mass begins and basket raffles open in the OLV Elementary School (winners will be announced Sunday)
  • Until 8:30 p.m. - *NEW THIS YEAR* Pennies Tent Party
    • Beer tent, food trucks & live music performed by Buffalo’s own Grosh
    • Also limited edition “Save The Dome” t-shirts will be available for purchase while supplies last

 

Sunday, July 27th

  • 7:30 a.m. - Penny Drop begins outside of the Basilica ... bring your loose change!
  • Noon - Father Baker Day Mass in the Basilica
  • 1-5 p.m. - Family Carnival featuring chicken BBQ, raffles/split clubs, tons of kids’ activities & live entertainment

All proceeds from the weekend will go toward the Basilica's "Save the Dome" campaign that will see the copper from the Shrine's signature dome completely replaced over the next few years. For more information, click here.   


Become a Pennies Sponsor & Make a Difference

Families, businesses, parishioners, and friends of OLV are all invited to become a sponsor and help this year's weekend be the best ever. Sponsors make the weekend's fun possible! Benefits include:

  • Choose whichever sponsorship area you wish
  • All sponsors will be listed and acknowledged on OLV’s social media channels and this page
  • Sponsors donating $250 or more will also have their name/logo featured on signage placed at high-traffic areas. Please send us your logo by July 8 to receive this benefit.

Click here to download a sponsorship form. Have a question about sponsorships? Contact Jennifer Rudewicz at (716) 432-8691.

Become a Pennies Volunteer

LEND A HAND...OR 2 or 4 OR MORE!)
In the spirit of Father Baker, we are seeking individuals to lend a hand and contribute their time and talents to help make Pennies to Heaven a success. 

Volunteering is a great way to make a difference and have fun while you’re at it. Families looking to help in this way are welcome - kids make great volunteers, too!

The best part? All volunteers receive a free “Baker Bunch” t-shirt for helping out. Click here to sign up.