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Special to the OBSERVER As we again approach the annual celebration of the Reformation (Oct. 31) we not only remember and praise God His working to correct His church. We are also reminded how our lives as Christians are continually undergoing reformation. We continually recognize that we are not perfect. We make mistakes. We do what we should not do and we fail to do what we ought. Such things do not surprise us for we know that we are sinners. Not only because of what we do, but because sinfulness is a part of our DNA. As Christians we also know that the sins we commit are our ...

The Harvest Is Plentiful Concert set for Nov. 3

The 29th annual The Harvest Is Plentiful Concert will take place on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. The concert is a joint effort of St. Joseph Church’s Voice and Handbell Choirs under the direction of Lucy Hurley, and SS Columba/Brigid Gospel Choir ...

First Presbyterian Church finds pastor from Seattle

WESTFIELD — The Rev. Dr. Shannon Smythe came a long way to become the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Westfield, but it looks like her journey has brought her home. Smythe, who was officially chosen as the new pastor of the oldest organized church in Chautauqua County, relocated ...

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Church of the Living Spirit This week’s speaker is Patricia Price. She is also the Registered Medium. 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 for more information concerning church services. Same Sex marriage in military subject of ...

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Different location for Blessed Mary Angela special event reception with Bishop Grosz On Sunday, Oct. 20, Bishop Edward Grosz will officiate at a Mass at St. Hyacinth Church at 295 Lake Shore Drive E. at 3 p.m. During the Mass the Bishop will Bless an oil painting of St. John Paul II created for Blessed Mary R.C. Parish by Nadia Savka from Chicago, Illinois. The Bishop will also bless the new organ in the church during the Mass. After the Mass, ticket holders are welcome to a cash cocktail social and dinner in the Bishop’s honor. The location for the reception has been changed to ...

Local priest accepts new position in Maryland

WESTFIELD — “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven,” Ecclesiastes. 3:1. This passage could not be more poignant of Rev. Virginia Carr’s ministry. She has taught that there is purpose to everyone and in everything, a cyclic rhythm that can be found ...