Month: May 2025

In every community, there are individuals and families who face hard times—whether due to job loss, unexpected expenses, or other challenges. A community food pantry and clothes closet provide more than just food and clothing—they offer hope, dignity, and support when it’s needed most. By ensuring access to nutritious meals and essential clothing, these services help ease the burden on struggling households, allowing them to focus on getting back on their feet. They also foster a spirit of compassion and connection, reminding us that we are all stronger when we care for one another. Together, we can build a more…

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At the Easter Vigil we welcomed the following into full communion with the Catholic Church. These candidates have prepared for this moment since last October as they studied the Catholic faith and prepared to receive the Sacraments of Initiation. We ask our parish family welcome them and to continue to pray for them as they now continue on their journey of faith. Chloe SchumerRachael HagelbergerLauren TaipsJacob SmithEdward Bratek

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RENEWAL CONFERENCE: Please join us for our 2025 Renewal Conference, “Renewing in a Time of Challenge.” The event will take place Friday, May 16, 2025, from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Church (Adamski Center) in Buffalo. Registration is $35 per person and includes a light breakfast and lunch. The keynote speaker is Joshua Danis, the Head of Parish and Diocesan Partnerships at the Hallow app. There also will be additional speakers covering a variety of renewal focused topics. For more detailed information, please visit WNY Catholic.Register at https://forms.gle/a7o5eHFZQAc6XbSq9

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A Life in the Spirit Seminar is a powerful spiritual experience designed to help people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. These seminars guide participants through teachings, testimonies, and prayer, leading them to a deeper faith and an openness to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The seminar focuses on essential aspects of the Christian life, such as: A key moment in the seminar is the “Baptism in the Holy Spirit”, a personal renewal of one’s baptismal grace where participants are prayed over to receive a fresh outpouring of the Spirit. This encounter often leads…

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Scout Troop 400, sponsored by SS Peter & Paul, congratulates Sam Lafko on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Sam began Scouting with Troop 509 and when that troop disbanded, he sought to continue hiscareer and transferred to Troop 400. He held key leadership positions within the Troop and earned a total of thirty-one merit badges. For his Eagle Service Project, Sam planned and designed the construction of anew information kiosk at the Anna Mae Bacon Bird Sanctuary. Working in coordination with the Village Environmental Commission, Sam acquired donations more than sufficient to cover the substantial costof the project and…

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