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Blessed Mary Angela announces summer activities

The Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society wants to announce the new activities scheduled for June and July. They are aware of the PAUSE order that has been issued by the governor and would like to offer a new way to recycle nickel-deposit cans and bottles while still practicing social distancing. They will have a bottle and can drive at the parish recycling bins in the parking lot at 324 Townsend St. every Saturday in June from 9 a.m. to noon. Drive up, open the trunk, and volunteers will be glad to unload all deposit cans and bottles, as well as any newspapers to recycle. Mark the ...

Sacrificing for others

Sacrifice is a keep element to consider as we come to another Memorial Day. As we remember those who sacrificed to serve our nation in conflict and gave their all, we also remember others who sacrificed. Now we also use this time to remember our loved ones who have died. May we also remember the sacrifices they made in their lives for us and others. People sacrificing their lives for others is a part of our lives at this time. The news and even commercials speak about all the heroes around us. We easily think of our Military personnel and First Responders. Now we add all the Medical ...

Church services

If your church is holding activities, whether on line or the radio, please let the OBSERVER know and we will run them. Please email editorial@observertoday.com with the information. Church of the Living Spirit The Church of the Living Spirit Services are on Facebook Live each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Various speakers will be announced at the service. Log into Facebook/Church of the Living Spirit. Family Church Fredonia Cruise-in church, Sundays 10 a.m. Fredonia Barker Common. For more information visit www.fcfredonia.org. First Baptist Church in Dunkirk First Baptist Church is ...

Two students at Holy Trinity Church receive awards

Two members of Holy Trinity Church in Dunkirk recently received awards from the Diocese of Buffalo at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Kelly Gullo, a senior at Fredonia High School, was the recipient of the “Hands of Christ” award. This prestigious award is presented to graduating high school ...

Faith and Fun Bunch drive-through chicken barbecue

GOWANDA — St. Joseph’s Church of Gowanda’s Faith and Fun Bunch is holding its annual chicken barbecue on Saturday, May 23 from 11:30 a.m. until sold out. The cost is $12 per dinner. Come drive through and never leave your car. Buy a ticket at station #1, drive to station #2 and pick up chicken, water and of course, cookies. The church is located at 26 Erie Ave., Gowanda.

Sounds of Sunday

Submitted photo A number of vehicles, on a weekly basis, park in the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church lot in Dunkirk during the 8:30 a.m. Mass that is broadcast on WDOE. When the Rev. Daniel Walsh finishes the Lord’s Prayer, he then calls for the offering of peace with our neighbors. ...