Blessed Mary Angela Rosary Society March news

On March 4, The Blessed Mary Angela Rosary Society recently held its monthly meeting at the Lakeside site Lyceum following a two month hiatus.

An opening prayer was offered by Katherine Hamernik. Rosary Society officers led members in a recitation of the Holy Rosary and prayers were offered for sick and deceased members.

Vice President Rita Cieslewicz reviewed thank-you cards received from society members and others regarding holiday remembrances. Society Secretary Hamernik reviewed the meeting minutes from the last regular meeting held on Nov. 12, 2018. Society Treasurer Sandra Tapasto reviewed the financial report for the Society.

Society President Carol Schiller thanked members who had contributed to the success of the recent fundraiser chicken barbeque dinner presented by the Holy Name Society and encouraged members to support the upcoming roast beef on weck dinner to be held today.

A discussion was held regarding a possible raffle fundraiser to be held in June by the Rosary Society. Members agreed to move forward with this endeavor.

Tapasto led members in a prayer offered to St. Joseph and read a blessing for members in honor of St. Patrick. A prayer was also offered in recognition of the commencement of Lent.

January, February, and March birthdays were celebrated for members Tapasto, Irene Rozumalski, Joan Zielinski and Lucille Bartkowski.

The attendance prize was won by Bartkowski.

As the meeting ended, Schiller offered a closing prayer and members shared refreshments and raffle prizes supplied by Rhonda Daminski, Natalie Kolasa and Jenny Naruszewicz.

The next Holy Rosary Society meeting will be held on Monday, April 1 at 7 p.m. at the Blessed Mary Angela lyceum.

Church of the Living Spirit

This week’s speaker is Frances Walsh. Church services are held every Sunday in the Assembly Hall on Cleveland Avenue in Lily Dale.

Service time is 10:30 a.m. to noon and consists of a spiritual talk, a hands-on healing, a message demonstration, music, meditation and prayer.

The public is invited to attend and there is no gate fee through June. Visit the website at www.livingspiritlilydale.org and/or the Facebook page or call 595-2697 for more information concerning church services.

Christ Chapel to host St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser dinner

On Sunday, March 17 from 4 to 6 p.m., Christ Chapel Church, 60 Buffalo St. in Silver Creek, is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner to raise funds to send children to Circle C Ranch summer camp. Serving begins at 4 p.m. and includes corned beef or ham served with potatoes, cabbage and carrots in the gym. Corned beef dinners are $12, ham dinners are $10 and children’s dinners are $5.

Enjoy Irish dancers from e.da.co and a St. Patrick skit from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Story time and craft corner for children is available from 4 to 6 p.m. in Solid Grounds Cafe. Call 934-3725 for details.

Lenten Recital, with organ and oboe planned for March 24

Dr. Ji Hyun Woo, Lecturer of Music Theory and Organ at SUNY-Fredonia, and Dr. Sarah Hamilton, Associate Professor of Oboe at SUNY-Fredonia, will perform an organ and oboe recital at Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia.

The recital will take place on Sunday, March 24, at 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend; free admission.

Repertoires chosen have a Lenten theme, which include American songs such as Amazing Grace, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need, in addition to works by contemporary composers including Craig Phillips, Daniel Pinkham, and Augusta Read Thomas.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church to host Women’s Retreat

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church will host a Women’s Retreat on Saturday morning, March 30. This morning of Lenten reflection and prayer will be held in the Northern Chautauqua Catholic School, corner of Washington Avenue and Fourth Street.

Sister Elizabeth M. Mackowiak, a Felician-Franciscan sister and a native of Dunkirk will be the retreat presenter. She has a wealth of experience in leading retreats and currently conducts Grief Support groups in the diocese. We are happy and grateful to welcome her back to Dunkirk. An advocate of “centering prayer,” Sister will help the women use this tool to enhance their spiritual life. The women will explore the meaning of “Hope” in their Christian walk this Lent, Sister tells us that, “There is always Hope.” As Christian women, we will focus on this theme in our everyday lives, with family, with friends and with church.

The morning will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a sign-in registration. Coffee, tea and juice will be available along with breakfast pastries. The retreat talks will follow at 9 a.m. until noon, followed by a luncheon. A closing prayer will conclude the morning retreat.

Pre-registration is needed. Call St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish office at 366-1750 and put your name on the list by Wednesday, March 20. There will be a $5 donation collected at the retreat day sign-in. All women of the area are welcome. Use the front door of the school to enter.

Eden Players to perform ‘The Fourth Wish’ in Gowanda

St. Paul’s Eden Players will be performing a full-length Christian play written by Rev. Tom Lutz.

The Fourth Wish begins with a gift given to eleven year old Rebecca by her Uncle Thor, who claims that the necklace is magical. He explains to her that each jewel on the necklace can grant a wish. Rebecca then uses those wishes throughout her life, but the most important one is the fourth wish she makes when she has children of her own.

Come and join Rebecca on a magical journey of faith empowered by the love she shares with her uncle. Come and see how love makes all the difference in the lives of the people around us.

This play will be performed at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 29 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 40 S. Chapel St. in Gowanda.

The admission charge for this production is one nonperishable food item per person to benefit the Gowanda Food Pantry.