On April 30, 2025, the Diocese of Buffalo issued an decree titled: "Decree Reducing the Church of St. George, West Falls and It's Associated Property to Profane but not Sordid Use".
Click here for a copy of the decree.
Dan Hill, a longtime parishioner of St. George Church and the former Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, passed away on April 18, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am, Thursday, April 24th, at St. George
Rev. Pascal D. Ipolito Obituary
Oct. 29, 1944 - Apr. 4, 2025
Beloved son of the late Pascal and Lucy (nee Christiano) Ipolito; dear brother of James (Linda) Ipolito; loving uncle of Jennifer (Jeffrey) DeKing and Adam (Jeanne) Ipolito; cherished great-uncle of Ava, Alana Ipolito an Lucy DeKing. Pascal was a retired priest. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4-7 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd., Cheektowaga. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30AM on Saturday at St. Gabriel Church, 5271 Clinton St., Elma. Please assemble at church. Interment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 525 Washington St., Buffalo, NY 14203. Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com
Christmas Eve mass at St. George will be at 5:00pm. Christmas Day mass at St. George will be at 10:30am. Please note that the 10am Christmas Day mass time shown on the St. George page of the bulletin is not correct, the mass will be at 10:30am as listed on the front cover of the bulletin. Please see the bulletin for Christmas Eve and Day mass times at the other Wheat Family Parishes.
Since St. George is likely to remain open until as late as June of 2025, we have reactivated our email and text communication subscription with Flocknote. It will allow us to notify you more quickly when important events occur, such as cancellations of Mass due to road conditions or the pastor/priest's illness.
To sign-up for Flocknote:
Text STGFLOCK to 84576
or connect with us online at:
stgeorgewf.flocknote.com/parishioners
Diocese of Buffalo
Media Advisory
November 29, 2024
Statement from Bishop Michael Fisher
Many areas, especially in the Southern Tier of Western New York will experience heavy
snowfall and drifting snow along with high winds, cold temperatures, and possible power
outages. These conditions are dangerous and can be life-threatening. Please respect the travel
advisories in our communities. In light of these dangerous conditions, no one should put
themselves, or others, at risk. Catholics in communities effected by heavy snowfall and
dangerous travel conditions are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass this weekend.
I ask those parishes who have livestream capabilities to livestream their weekend
Masses. If your community has travel restrictions or dangerous weather conditions, do not
attempt to attend Mass in person. Use the livestream technology to spiritually connect with
others in prayer. Also, please check on neighbors who may be in need.
Please join me in praying for all those serving our communities during this storm.
Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher
Bishop of Buffalo
Patricia Farrell passed away on Thursday November 21. May she have eternal rest in God's loving care. Kindly keep her loved ones in your prayers. A funeral service will be celebrated at St. George on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11 am. Visitation will be Friday December 6 from 4 to 7pm at the Kenneth Howe Funeral Home, 64 Maple St., East Aurora, NY.
The Wheat Family of Parishes will be having a Advent Penance Service at St. Vincent de Paul Parish on Monday December 16 from 3pm to 5pm and from 6:30pm until done.
Please help us provide $25 food gift cards to those in need. Please click here for flyer with more information on the Thanksgiving Food Collection program.
Mass intentions for St. George may be made by calling (652-6400) or stopping in at the Immaculate Conception parish office at 520 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora. When making a mass intention, please identify yourself as a St. George parishioner.
June 8, 2025 received the most votes for St. George’s closing date. On October 18, Fr. Jerry submitted June 8 as St. George’s proposed closing date to the Diocese of Buffalo for their approval.
We're sorry to announce that our Sunday Mass at 10:30 am tomorrow, January 14th, is cancelled. We feel this is necessary for your safety and the safety of our priests who must travel to us, and to comply with local travel bans.
Elaine Ahles, longtime Youth Minister, died on All Saints Day, Nov. 1st. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 18th at 11am at St. George Parish. May she rest in peace.
The Diocese of Buffalo has provided a brief announcement relative to the Diocese's bankruptcy. Click here to read the PDF document provided by the Diocese.
The Mass schedules of all parishes in our Family have changed, effective October 1, 2023. The full schedule can be downloaded for your reference. Click here to download the PDF file. The website calendar has been adjusted to reflect these changes for St. George Parish.