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The administration Pillar encompasses the practical challenges of functioning together as a Family. Jesus’ words above also prompts the question: “Do we just view administration as a spiritually-barren necessity for the Church, or, a never-ending series of opportunities to encounter God?”

The goal of the six month Activation Stage for each Family is to collaborate on the creation of a Family Action Plan, which will define goals, strategies, expected outcomes, and creative solutions for reaching a vibrant future characterized by spiritual vitality and fiscal responsibility to attract new members of the Family. This Family Action Plan will guide each Family over the course of the next 3-5 years.

Please kindly pray for Doris Ellis, 90, who passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2022. Doris was a longtime member of the St. George faith community and worked as a secretary in the Parish Office. May her family and friends be comforted with prayers during their time of grief, and may Doris rest peacefully in the loving presence of our Lord’s eternal light. Online condolences may be left at comfortfuneralhome.com/obituaries/.

The purpose of the Activation Stage is to allow the parishes of the Family to work on the six Pillars that make up being Church. These Pillars are Liturgy, Spiritual Life, Forming Disciples, OutReach/InReach, Stewardship and Administration.

A summary of the upcoming steps in the Road to Renewal for our Family of Parishes by Sr. Lori

As we continue the Road to Renewal, the remaining Families of Parishes (FoPs) will be formed within two Phases.

Mary (Jeannie) McIntyre, age 93, of Hamburg, New York passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Prior visitation will be Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 10-11:45 am in the Gathering Space of the church. Funeral Mass to follow at 12 pm. Her bright and fun-loving spirit will be missed!

The Memorare Chapel bell will toll 13 times today from 2:29 - 2:31 p.m., honoring the 10 deceased and 3 surviving victims. You are invited to join us for this important time of remembrance.

The Ascension of the Lord Mass will be celebrated at 8 am Thursday, May 26

An outage is affecting our Spectrum telephone service. If you have an urgent concern, call or text the mobile phone at (716) 292-4262. Thank you!

Let us pray for the family of Bill Frick, who passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. George on Saturday, March 19 at 10 am in the church. Kindly remember Bill’s wife Diane and his loved ones in your prayers. Online condolences may be left at https://www.howefuneralhome.com/obituary/william-frick.

Jim Cafferty passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. George on Friday, January 21 at 11 am. Kindly remember Jim and his wife Gloria, as well as their children and loved ones, in your prayers. Online condolences may be left at https://memorials.smithweismantelfuneralhome.com/james-v--cafferty/4831592/index.php.

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.