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February 6, 2012
Pysanky egg retreat workshops will be held at the Center of Renewal Retreat & Conference Center at Stella Niagara (Town of Lewiston, NY), led by Sister Gert Lacki, OSF. The same session will be offered on two separate weekends: Feb. 24-26 and March 9-11. Advance reservations are required 2 weeks prior to each event which runs from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch, and all participants will receive their own Pysanky kit to take home along with their decorated egg(s). Call 716-754-7376, ext. 2 to pre-register and for more information.
Ash Wednesday Retreat by Sister Karen Allen, OSF. "Lent, a Time of New Beginnings and Contemplation" will be held on Feb. 22 from 9:30am to 3:30pm and includes lunch at the Center of Renewal at Stella Niagara. Pre-register at 716-754-7376, ext. 2.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and commemorates the start of a period of preparation for Jesus' coming on Easter Sunday. As you start your own Lenten Journey this week, remember the selfless sacrifices of Jesus. With three dollars the cost of feeding a family of four one meal, what can you sacrifice to allow for just a donation of that amount - coffee and a bagel? Remember your neighbors in need, and give as generously as you can to Catholic Charities' 2012 Appeal, benefitting tens of thousands in Western New York. Protect. Strengthen. Empower. Please give to the 2012 Catholic Charities Appeal. Find out more at http://www.ccwny.org or call (716) 218-1400.
Cabin Fever Social with Spiritual Talk on Prayer with speaker Michael Dens will be held on Feb. 16 in the Chapel Meeting Room of Christ the King Church, 2 Lamarck Drive at Main Street, Snyder, NY 14226. Begins at 7 pm with light refreshments, speaker from 7:10-8pm, social continues til 9pm. Come and prepare for Lent! Sponsored by the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration group. More information: call Kathy at 860-5478 or the rectory at 839-1430.
Fish Fry: Dine in or drive up to the school gym at St. Gregory Parish, Williamsville on Fridays during Lent on February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 4-7pm. Fish or breaded shrimp dinner includes French fries, potato salad, roll and butter. Drinks and homemade desserts are also included! Pizza will be available for children. Advance tickets are in the parish office. Information: 688-5678.
Fish Fry Dinners. Take-out only. Ash Wednesday, February 22, and every Friday during Lent through Good Friday, April 6. St. Leo the Great School, 903 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. For further information, call the school at 832-6340.
The Great Adventure Bible Study: "A Biblical Walk through the Mass" by Dr. Edward Sri Wednesdays, February 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28 from 6:30-8:30pm in St. John the Baptist School cafeteria, 2028 Sandridge Rd in Alden, NY. For information and registration contact Sister Ellen McCarthy at 716-937-6959.
Socrates Meets Jesus, is a dramatic adaptation of the classic by Peter Kreeft. The performance is by the Theater of the Word, featuring Kevin O'Brien, as seen on EWTN. In this play Socrates comes back to life and goes to college in modern times. What would happen if the greatest of ancient minds started learning about Jesus? What would happen if modern atheists are confronted by the fact that reason leads to faith? Highly recommended for students, youth groups, confirmation classes. Held at St. Aloysius Gonzaga School, 157 Cleveland Drive, Cheektowaga on Sat. March 3 at 7pm. For admission information, call 825-1519 or 694-2016.
Blessed Are They Who Mourn for They Shall be Comforted. presented by Chris Anspach. Woman soul wailing, world soul wailing. We enter into the mourning of Jesus as we enter into our own mourning for our world and all the particularities of our lives. Sat. March 3 from 9:30-11am at the St. Joseph Center for Spirituality, 4975 Strickler Road, Clarence. Call the Center for reservations 716-759-6893, ext. 175.
Mount St. Mary Academy is hosting its 17th annual Chrysalis Auction and Dinner on Saturday, March 10 at 3756 Delaware Avenue. Mount Olympus, a Greek themed silent and live auction and dinner, promises a night of drama, mystery and elegance for all in attendance. Auction items include trips, sports memorabilia, jewelry, artwork, themed gift baskets and more. Call Bonnie May at (716) 877-1358 to reserve your ticket. Tickets are limited, so don't wait!
Blessed are They who Hunger and Thirst for Justice, They shall be Filled, presented by Judy Major. Sister Karen Klimczak, SSJ taught me about this, giving her life for her belief. Let's reflect together on the vision of this brave woman of God and other women. Sat. Feb. 25 from 9:30 - 11:00a.m. at the St. Joseph Center for Spirituality; 4975 Strickler Rd.; Clarence, NY. Call the Center to make reservations (716)759-6893 Ext. 175.
Save the Date for the Tenth Annual Catholic Men's Conference which will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2012. The speakers for the Conference will include Sammy Violante, mentor, coach, survivor; Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmayer OFM Conv, Bishop of the Diocese of Savannah, GA; Allen Hunt, former Methodist Pastor and Catholic convert. The Conference will be held at Cardinal O'Hara High School at 39 O'Hara Road in Tonawanda right off the I-290. Register at http://www.spiritiscalling.org or pick up a brochure and registration form in your parish. The fee has again been reduced but still includes the Conference and lunch. Come to celebrate this year's theme, Servant Leadership - The Challenge.
Camp Turner is accepting applications for summer employment. Candidates must be drug free with a clean record and great references. Candidates must be willing to live on-site in Allegany State Park June 29-August 19 with most weekends off. Candidates should truly enjoy spending time with children outdoors. Openings: support staff, cooks, and camp counselors. Skills in horseback riding, crafting, team-building, camping skills, drama, dance, archery and ecology appreciated. Visit http://www.CampTurner.com for application and reference forms.
Magnificat, A Ministry to Catholic Women, presents a morning of prayer, testimony and praise! Come to celebrate this Lenten season and the awesome mercy and renewal found in the Lord through His Holy Spirit! Our speaker will be Sister Noreen McCarrick, OSF. Through a lifetime of ministries, Sister Noreen has devoted herself to serving the Lord's people, especially those enduring poverty, addiction, and emotional illness. Sister Noreen is the Foundress of Providence House in Niagara Falls, NY which is dedicated to providing basic needs and spiritual support to neighborhood families, especially to children. Please join us on Saturday, March 24 at Holiday Inn-Amherst, 1881 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Information/reservation, call Chris 716-759-8135 or Cindy 716-773-5976.
Facing Divorce? You are not alone. Hundreds of people have turned to DivorceLINK for help during the pain and confusion of their marriage breakup. DivorceLINK is a volunteer organization offering support and healing help to men and women of all ages who are going through separation or divorce. You are invited to our open-forum "RAP groups" which meet twice a month. Divorce recovery courses are also available. For more information, call your Office of Family Life Ministries at 716-847-221.
If you are a victim of Domestic Violence and in need of access to safety planning, spiritual care, legal assistance, limited medical assistance counseling, law enforcement, the Family Justice Center of Erie County, Inc. "Where Families Come First" is for you! All services are free. All conversations strictly private. Further information: 716-558-7233 or http://www.fjcsafe.org.
Marriage Moment. February 12 is World Marriage Day. Renew your vows today or on Valentine's Day. "I ___, take you, ___, to be my wife/husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life."
Parenting Perspective. Parents naturally want their children to be successful in life and to love. When raising children focus on enduring values and character - the success that counts will fall into place (Raising Kids Who Will Make a Difference). Wealth and good looks are nice but can be false friends. Go for integrity and compassion.
*** New Announcements will be published again on February 13, 2012 ***