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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.

“Today’s verdict of accountability in the tragic killing of George Floyd is an important step in healing the deep wounds of racial tension caused by his senseless killing. The agonizing images of his confrontation with those sworn to protect and serve, and the final moments of life, will forever challenge us and must always compel us to create a more compassionate and just society, where all enjoy equal rights and protections under the law. I implore all who wish to demonstrate to do so peacefully and in ways that lead to greater understanding, dialogue and meaningful change. We pray for the family and community of George Floyd that our loving and compassionate God will ease their pain and provide them comfort.”

Roy was called home to the Lord, April 3rd to be with Annmarie, his loving wife of 64 years. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated here on Friday April 9th at 11 am.

The Holy Week and Easter Sunday Masses will not be livestreamed from our parish, but the Holy Week and Easter liturgies with Bishop Michael Fisher will be, at www.youtube.com/SaintJosephCathedral. Click on this article for the Liturgy Schedule.

A list of the parishes in our area and their schedule of Reconcilation opportunities.

On February 28, 2020, The Diocese of Buffalo N.Y., (“Diocese”) filed for protection under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”). The Bankruptcy Court has established August 14, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. (prevailing Eastern time) as the deadline to file proofs of claim against the Diocese (the “Bar Date”).

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The Erie County Surrogate has required this notice to be published/posted in all parish bulletins and on parish websites. Please take a moment to read it.

A Prayer Service hosted and led by the African American Commission. Pictured: Servant of God, Sr. Thea Bowman (C) 2019 www.nbccongress.org.