Monthly Archives: April 2012

Congratulations to our Confirmation Candidates

 On Sunday, May 6, six youth from our parish will receive the sacrament of Confirmation by Msgr. David Slubecky, vicar general of the Diocese. The sacrament will be conferred at a mass to be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church at … Continue reading

Posted in Confirmation, FYI, Religious Education

Healing Mass Rescheduled

 A Healing Mass in honor of St. Peregrine, the Patron Saint of people with cancer, has been rescheduled for Monday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. at Blessed Mary Angela parish at the St. Hyacinth Church, 295 Lake Shore Drive East … Continue reading

Posted in FYI

Change in Suggested Offering for Masses

 The usual mass offering within the Diocese of Buffalo has not changed for more than 25 years. Recently, Bishop Kmiec approved raising the mass offering to $15 effective September 1, 2012. This applies only to newly scheduled masses. Our parish … Continue reading

Posted in Bishop, Diocese of Buffalo, FYI

NCCS Spring Holiday Shoppe

Calling All Crafters!  Northern Chautauqua Catholic School will be hosting a Spring Holiday Shoppe on Saturday, May 5 at Blessed Mary Angela Social Center, Townsend Street in Dunkirk. Please come join us between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 … Continue reading

Posted in FYI, NCCS

“Life Changing Experience” for Teens

 All high school students are invited are invited to develop their leadership skills and make lifelong friends at the Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) June 24-30 at the St. Columban Center in Derby. Participants will learn communication, decision-making, planning and other … Continue reading

Posted in FYI, Young Adults

Women’s Retreat

Please join us for a Women’s Retreat entitled “God and Me-Taking Care of Business” to be held on Saturday, May 19 from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish. Morning presenters will be Fr. Jim Fugle and Chris … Continue reading

Posted in FYI

Catholic Charities

Thank you to the many donors who have stepped forward to Protect, Strengthen and Empower people in need in our Diocese through the 2012 Appeal in support of Catholic Charities and the Bishop’s Fund for the Faith! Your generosity has … Continue reading

Posted in Catholic Charities, Diocese of Buffalo

Bulletin for April 29, 2012

The Bulletin for this week is now available for download in pdf format by using the underlined link below. Fourth Sunday of Easter Bulletin for April 29, 2012

Posted in Weekly Bulletin

From the Pastor

 I am grateful for many things and especially these days….. Thank you to those who used their talents and decorated our church, sang, or coordinated Holy Week and Easter liturgies. Many gave hours and hours to this labor of love. … Continue reading

Posted in Fr. Dennis Riter, From the Pastor

Spring Confirmation of Our Youth

 On Sunday, May 6, six youth from our parish will receive the sacrament of Confirmation by Msgr. David Slubecky, vicar general of the Diocese. The sacrament will be conferred at a mass to be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church at … Continue reading

Posted in Religious Education, Sacraments, Young Adults