Category Archives: Fr. Dennis Riter

Proposed Gathering Space

At the February meeting of the Pastoral Council your representatives decided to explore the need and feasibility of erecting some form of handicapped accessible gathering space for the sake of those who are unable to access the downstairs meeting room. … Continue reading

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Hospital Visits

Your parish priests try to visit those who are in the hospital. Keep in mind that we may not know that someone is there unless we are directly informed. Years ago some hospitals would call the parish with this information. … Continue reading

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Easter at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

Easter Photo Show Pictures taken after 8 AM Mass on Easter Sunday 2013.

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From the Pastor

A Happy Easter to all! Those who attended Holy Week and Easter Services have seen, heard and felt the results of months of planning, practice and hard work. My hope is that all this has served to strengthen faith and … Continue reading

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From the Pastor

Many parishioners have fond memories of Fr. Joe Dowdell while he taught at Mindzenty. He has been pastor at Sacred Heart Church in Lakewood for many years and will retire later this spring. If you wish to drop him a … Continue reading

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From the Pastor

Now that Lent has begun, the tempo of church life quickens. Soon we in WNY will see the snow and crud disappear with warm spring rains. We know from experience that bird songs, green grass and even flowers are not … Continue reading

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From the Pastor

It was months ago that Chrell Batista, wife and mother of two young children, was formally presented to our parish community and accepted as a catechumen, i.e. an adult on her way toward Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Chrell has remained … Continue reading

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From the Pastor

An unspeakable tragedy will be observed soon. Just as surely as the infamous action in New York City on September 11, 2001 occasioned ever expanding consequences for America, so the Roe v. Wade decision continues to beget a chain of … Continue reading

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Confirmation for Adults

A Catholic becomes fully initiated into the Church through the reception of the three sacraments of initiation i.e. Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. It sometimes happens that an adult who was baptized and received first communion, never had the opportunity to … Continue reading

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From the Pastor

Inserted in today’s bulletin is a copy of the finance report for September 2011- August 31, 2012. Please take the time to review it since it explains what we have done with your donations. The report underlines how important your … Continue reading

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