Buffalo Mass Mob VIII will take place on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Saint Casimir Church’s 10:00 AM Mass.

Buffalo Mass Mob started in 2013 as way to draw attention to struggling Buffalo inner city churches. A Mass Mob is similar to a flash mob, but the idea centers around inviting people to come worship at a church organizers select to give a one day boost in the pews and in the collection basket. Christopher Byrd, Buffalo Mass Mob co-founder said, “The concept is simple. We want to showcase Buffalo’s historic churches, but we want the community to see them in their intended purpose. A lot of the city’s churches have fallen off people’s radar screens. This gives people who come to a Mass Mob an opportunity to share in the living and breathing history of a church and an understanding of how important they are to the cultural and historic fabric of Buffalo.”

Originated in Buffalo, the mass mob movement has garnered national and international attention. Buffalo Mass Mob has inspired people in other cities to organize their own. The Mass Mobs have drawn thousands people to historic houses of worship throughout the city. The effort has also raised over $35000 for the churches.

Saint Casimir Church, located at Casimir and Weimar Streets in Buffalo’s Kaisertown area, was established in 1890 as the Polish immigrant population of the neighborhood grew to large numbers.

The Chopin Singing Society will provide music for the mass. A tour of the church will take place at 9:30am. Buffalo Mass Mob invites the general public to come support Saint Casimir Church.

More information on Buffalo Mass Mob can be found by visiting www.BuffaloMassMob.org.

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