2012
MAY
Monday, 14th, Ecumenical Prayer Service for People With Mental Health Concerns & Their Caregivers at St. Joseph University Parish, 3269 Main St., Buffalo, 7:00PM, followed by a dessert reception. Download flyer
Saturday, 19th, God's Family: Learning, Living & Loving Our Catholic Faith Together offers faith formation for people with disabilities of all ages and their families. The program is held at Baker Victory’s Baker Hall School (next to Our Lady of Victory Basilica ) at 777 Ridge Road in Lackawanna. We will begin in the hall, then celebrate Mass at the Basilica at 1:00PM, where three people will receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist and one person will be initiated into the Catholic Faith. Contact Sharon Urbaniak for more information at surbaniak@buffalodiocese.org or 847-5514. Family Registration, Group Home Registration, God's Family Brochure.
Wednesday, 30th, The Blue Rose is a play about a Western New York young girl, Jenny, with developmental disabilities who is like a Blue rose, unique and beautiful. It is based on the book, written thirty years ago, to help eraders accept and love, unconditionally, every child who is physically or mentally challenged. It will be performed at 7:00PM at Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, 3860 Main St., Amherst. Admission is free. For more information visit. Download flyer.
JUNE
Saturday, 9th, Victorious Missionaries Meeting honoring Fr. John Moronic Award Recipient Carol Buchla, from 11:00AM-3:00PM. Potluck luncheon, prayer service, and entertainment, at Fourteen Holy Helpers School Hall, 1345 Indian Church Rd. (corner of Union), West Seneca. See National Newsletter for story on Carol. Victorious Missionaries is a national organization for people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities and their caregivers, with this local chapter at Fourteen Holy Helpers. To attend the potluck celebration, please email surbaniak@buffalodiocese.org
Saturday, 16th, God's Family: Learning, Living & Loving Our Catholic Faith Together offers faith formation for people with disabilities of all ages and their families. The program is held at Baker Victory’s Baker Hall School (next to Our Lady of Victory Basilica ) at 777 Ridge Road in Lackawanna. Enter at the back door of the school with the balloons. Contact Sharon Urbaniak for more information at surbaniak@buffalodiocese.org or 847-5514. Family Registration, Group Home Registration, God's Family Brochure.