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St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church news St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church is sponsoring free garden seminars for the next several weeks. They will be held at 15 Union St., Westfield on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Church Hall/classrooms. Reservations are required. Call 326-2816. These sessions are open to the public. Topics include: March 27: Fairy Gardening, presented by Harvest View Greenhouses, Fredonia April 3: Succulent Gardens, presented by Harvest View Greenhouses, Fredonia April 10: Getting the most from your Vegetable Garden, presented by Stan’s ...

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HeartSong to be at First Baptist HeartSong, a student worship team from Cedarville University, will be at First Baptist Church-Dunkirk this weekend for several special events. Saturday 6 to 8 p.m: Youth Night with games, food, live music from HeartSong. All Middle and High School students are welcome. Sunday 9:30 a.m.: Worship Service with live music and encouraging testimonies from HeartSong. First Baptist Church is located at 876 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Visit the church website www.DunkirkBaptist.org or call 366-6634 for more information. Church of the Living Spirit This ...

‘Babies Lives Matter’ event set for March 31

FLUVANNA — On Sunday, March 31 at 4 p.m. at the Fluvanna Community Church (3363 Fluvanna Ave.), “Babies Lives Matter” will underscore the call to be a voice for the voiceless in the womb. The purpose of the gathering is to mobilize and motivate the pro-life community to work redemptively, productively and effectively for the sanctity of human life in response to the recent legislation in New York to expand abortion up until the date of birth. Speakers from the area will include Tim Hagberg with a thought-provoking presentation “What It Would Take to Make Me Quit being ...

God’s holy people

We recently observed a day that many would associate with the Roman Catholic Church because of the title Saint. Even more identify him with the Irish people, even though he was not Irish. The title of Saint Patrick recognizes the great mission work God enabled him to do as he brought the whole Irish nation into a Christian nation in two years. Patrick is truly a man of God whose work can be celebrated by the whole Christian Church. Is the title “saint” limited to only a few who have died and are recognized and honored as great examples of faith? That is the impression we often get. ...

Diocese of Buffalo announces Lay Awards of St. Joseph

On Saturday, Bishop Richard Malone of the Diocese of Buffalo recognized the recipients of the St. Joseph the Worker awards, Joanne Goetz and Rita Moriarty. Joanne Goetz is a Fredonia resident and member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for over 45 years. She is often spoken of as quiet, kind, gentle and faith-filled. For a number of years, Goetz worked as church secretary, keeping order within the Parish. She served on the parish council and is still a current member of the new pastoral council. Every week, Goetz tends to the church, straightening books, discarding bulletins and ...

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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 ...