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May 20, 2013
Prisms of Song: A Choral Festival - Featuring the Buffalo Master Chorale directed by Doreen Rao, Harmonia Chamber Singers directed by Robert Pacillo, Saint Joseph Cathedral Choir directed by Tim Socha, and Saint Louis Church Choir directed by Frank Scinta. Performances by each ensemble and by the entire combined choruses include works by Thomas Tallis, Maurice Ravel, Margaret Rizza, Peteris Vasks, and Randall Thompson among others. When?: Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Where?: Saint Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin Street, Buffalo NY. Free will offering. For more information go to: http://www.buffalomasterchorale.org.
Pilgrimage to Sainte Anne deBeaupre sponsored by St. John Kanty Parish from Aug. 18-22. Also includes St. Joachim Church, Sacred Shrine of St. Kateri Tekakwitha and more. Single/double/triple occupancy available. Information: Dolores 675-2420 or Larry 668-5389.
Annual Novena honors the Sacred Heart of Jesus at St. Michael's Church. Begin Thursday, May 30 at St. Michael's, 651 Washington Street in the heart of downtown Buffalo, and continue through Friday, June 7, the Feast of the Sacred Heart. Daily Masses will be at 6:45am, Noon, 5pm. Sunday Masses will be at 7am, 8:30am, 10am, Noon, 5pm. Special Jesuit preachers will speak at the noon and 5pm Masses. Bring a friend and continue this most efficacious novena.
The Western New York Catholic features articles for the young church. Look for "The Scene" and the "Sound Board" in the latest issue or visit http://www.wnycatholic.org.
Good News Gets Around.... On the weekend of June 8 & 9, parishes throughout the Diocese of Buffalo will hold the annual collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Half of all funds collected stay right here in the diocese. The other half funds national grants. Donations from Catholic parishioners like you make the work of the CCC possible. Please contribute generously to the Campaign the weekend of June 8 &9. Thank you for your continued support.
Strengthen. Jeannine and Steven, featured on this year's Appeal posters and brochures, were strengthened through counseling and guidance provided by our Marriage Counseling Center when they felt they were losing control over their hectic lives. Both parents work and home school their 5 young children, so they appreciated the many resources they gained through their therapist. These are just a few of the lives for whom you make a difference when you donate to the Appeal in support of Catholic Charities. If you have already given, thank you! If not, please go to http://www.ccwny.org and make a secure online donation credited to your parish or mail a gift to us at 741 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY.
Pig Roast at VFW Post, 3741 Walden Avenue, Lancaster. Limited tickets available. Dinner, beer, wine, pop, coffee; hot dogs, children's portions. June 8 from noon-4pm. Information: 681-8387.
Chicken BBQ pre-sale for pick-up only includes _ chicken, roll & butter, potato salad and coleslaw on Thursday, June 6 at St. Mary of the Angels, 201 Reist St., Williamsville from 4-7pm to benefit the Sisters of St. Francis Williamsville Order. Call 632-2155, ext. 687.
Magnificat. Buffalo prayer breakfast, testimony, praise and worship. Guest speaker will be Louise Carson: God's faithfulness in times of trouble. Holiday Inn Amherst, 1881 Niagara Falls Blvd, on June 15 from 9:30am-12:30pm. Call for reservations by June 8 at 716-759-8135.
Theme Basket Bash at St. Clare's Parish, 193 Elk St near Smith St. on June 8 (Saturday) 4-7pm and June 9 (Sunday) 9:30am-1:30pm. You do not need to be present to win! Free Admission! Coffee and baked goods after the Saturday 4pm and Sunday 8:30am Masses. Roast Beef sandwiches available Sunday afternoon!
Auction at Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 5865 Ellicott St. Rd., East Bethany on June 22 at 6:30pm; doors open at 5:30pm. Auction includes laser autographed Buffalo Bills pictures, Muck Dogs Tickets, furniture, crafts, gift certificates... everything including the kitchen sink!! Refreshments will be available. Baked goods sale too! Plan to join us for an exciting evening.
Single Parent Family Camp will be held Aug. 11-17 at Camp Hope/Camp Duffield in Delevan, NY, a place where single parents and their children can work at strengthening the family unit, find a place to heal, and receive support from other single parents who have also suffered the pain of divorce, separation or death of a spouse in a safe, loving and fun atmosphere. For more information or if you have questions, we have veteran campers who can answer them! From Buffalo to the south contact Tom Bardo at 716-471-1051 or tom@camphopeny.org. From Rochester to the east contact Michelle at 585 749-5059 or michelle@camphopeny.org.
Husbands and wives. Restoring communication; Rekindling Romance; Renewing Commitment! Millions of couples are keeping their marriages vibrant and alive! Find out how - by experiencing a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next weekend is June 14-16 at Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua. Information: 877-697-9963 or visit http://www.wwme-wny.org.
Marriage Moment. Love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction (Antoine DeSaint-Exupery). The little prince knew something of marriage. Look out over your life and see beyond the crabgrass. What is your cherished common goal?
Parenting Perspective. Memorial Day weekend gives most families an extra day to play or travel. It's also a day to remember those who have served our country. Take time to play together today. At meal time remember those who have died in the service of others. Some might have served in the military, others just died after a long life of loving and serving.
Spiritual Uplift Packet. Feeling sad, down, discouraged "blue"? Looking for healthy wholesome alternatives to cope? Reach out NOW. Inner healing and hope are a phone call or email away. Ask for your FREE packet of practical easy to use resources to provide you with tried and true antidotes! Information: 716-847-2210 or email familylife@buffalodiocese.org.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28). Each day there are things that remind us of our experiences of loss. Grief never takes a vacation! Our FREE 2013 packet 'Coping with Seasons of Loss' is filled with resources, insights, prayers and scripture support. Call 716-847-2210 or email familylife@buffalodiocese.org. We care.
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