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Fr. Jim and Sr. Lori have decided to cancel the Monday Jan. 17th 8 am Mass and the 9 am Scripture Sharing gathering at St. George, in anticipation of posssibly treacherous road conditions on Monday. Please stay home, safe and warm. As you already know, the parish office is closed Monday, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We now have a confirmed case of COVID in the parish office staff, so the office will be closed to visitors for the remainder of next week, Jan 18-21. We will be reachable by phone or email, however.  Thank you for your prayers and patience!

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Mary passed away peacefully at home on December 27th. A Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated at St. George Church on January 22 at 11 am. May Mary rest forever in the peace of our Father’s love.

Cheryl High, dear sister of Sr. Lori, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 5, 2021. Visitation was Wednesday, November 10th at Amigone Funeral Home in Tonawanda. Those who wish to may leave online condolences at everloved.com/life-of/cheryl-high/. Sympathy cards and memorial donations may be sent in care of the parish office, Attention Sr. Lori High. Kindly remember Sr. Lori and her niece, Monika, in your prayers. May Cheryl have eternal peace in heaven.

Bernard passed away peacefully on Oct. 28, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated here at St. George Church on Tuesday, Nov. 2nd at 11 am. Pray for Bernard's peaceful repose, and for his loved ones, especially his beloved wife Helene.

“HERE I AM, LORD!  IT IS I LORD!” Renewing the Diocese of Buffalo requires skilled leaders to move the Renewal Initiative forward. Now is the time for parishioners who have the needed skills and talents to demonstrate their discipleship by offering their time and talents. 

Links to the Buffalo News "Viewpoint" letter written by Bishop Michael Fisher Sept. 27, 2021

Masks are now mandated for all participants in the liturgy, especially when in close proximity to those of other households (for entry, exit, and when receiving Holy Communion). Click on this article to read the full COVID-19 Guideline Update from our Diocese.

Here is the complete text of Bishop Mike's homily delivered at St. Joesph Cathedral on Sept. 15, 2021. Watch the video of the Mass at https://youtu.be/yVIW3W1woao.

Jack Shanahan, a longtime parishioner, member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Eucharistic Minister, passed away on April 15, 2020. A Memorial Mass will celebrate Jack's life on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10 am in the church. Kindly pray for his wife Patricia (Pam) and family as they mourn his loss.

Maria passed away peacefully on July 24th, at the age of 92. Kindly keep her loved ones in your prayers, and may Maria have eternal rest now in God's loving embrace. More information at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/east-aurora-ny/maria-bertalan-10281238.

Robert passed away on July 15, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Robert on Monday, July 26 at 11 am in St. George Church. Please keep his loves ones in your prayers, and may Robert have eternal rest. For details visit https://www.howefuneralhome.com/obituary/robert-donohue-sr.

John passed away on January 21, 2021. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. George on Saturday, July 24th at 10 am in the church. Kindly pray for his wife, Ellie, and family. Learn more at legacy.com/us/obituaries/buffalonews/name/john-schwartzott-obituary?id=4887957. May John rest in eternal peace.

John passed away on Nov. 15, 2020. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 19th at 10 am in the church. John was the beloved husband of the late Sally A. Roetzer (nee Tuyn) and loving father of Mary C. Ptak and Jack M. (Carla) Roetzer. Kindly keep his loved ones in your prayers. Learn more at https://memorials.beachtuynfh.com/john-roetzer/4538347/index.php.

Dennis passed away on Saturday, June 5th. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. George on Tuesday, June 15th at 10 am in the church. Further details will be shared as they become available. Kindly keep his wife Carolyn and loved ones in your prayers. May God grant Dennis eternal rest in heaven.

Lorraine passed away on Monday, May 3rd at the age of 99. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. George on Friday, June 11th at 10 am in the church. Further details and online condolednces may be left at bit.ly/LorraineNuwer. Kindly keep her daughter, Kathy Nuwer-Parkhill, and loved ones in your prayers. May Lorraine rest in eternal peace in heaven.

Joseph passed away May 31, 2021. Kindly keep his wife of 63 years, Monica, and his family in your prayers. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. George on Friday, June 4th at 11 am in the church. Learn more at https://www.sliwinskifuneralhome.com/obituaries/Joseph-Arcara/#!/Obituary.

Ed Rutkowski passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 14th. May he have eternal rest, and please pray for his wife of 63 years, Sally, his children and grandchildren. Funeral service was celebrated at St. George on Thursday, May 20th at 10 am. Click on this news item for Ed's obituary.

Sister Lori convened a parish meeting to review and discuss the changes we might think about and anticipate with the Road to Renewal initiative of our Diocese. Click on this article to view the slides from this gathering. The video can be viewed at our YouTube channel.

Father Jim, Sister Lori and several parishioners recently attended a meeting with Fr. Bryan Zielenieski, Episcopal Vicar for Renewal and Development, during which initial components of the Diocesan plan for the Road to Renewal were outlined. We would like to share these ideas with parishioners at a meeting on Sunday, May 2 from 3 – 4 pm in the parish hall. In-person attendees must wear face masks and maintain safe distancing. If you prefer to be with us virtually, watch the livestream at fb.me/e/yzHo0btK. Click on this event to watch the live stream.