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Catholic Charities launches 2019 appeal

BUFFALO — Catholic Charities has announced the launch of the 2019 Appeal. The goal for the 2019 Appeal once again is $11 million of which $1.4 million has already been raised. The theme for the Appeal 2019 is “Help your neighbor find HOPE.” “We thought it was important to share the good news of our early progress with the Appeal. We see it as an encouraging sign to the community and donors that there continues to be enthusiastic support for the critical programs and services that Catholic Charities provides to the most vulnerable populations across Western New York,” said ...

Religion Briefs

Church of the Living Spirit This week’s speaker is Ed Williams. 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. Unitarian Universalist Church welcomes ministerial student Kristina ...

Religion Briefs

Church of the Living Spirit’s weekly speaker is Linda Ward This week’s speaker is Linda Ward. 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. Buchanan to Speak to Unitarian ...

Collins Public Library announces January events

COLLINS — The Collins Public Library, located at 2341 Main St., Collins, has announced its January events. When reservations are needed, call the library at 532-5129 or stop by. Programs include: Quilting with Florence: Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come join these knowledgeable ladies as they work on projects. Penguin Story Hour: Thursday, Jan. 3 at 6 p.m. Open to ages 3 to 10. Come listen to stories about penguins, make a penguin snack and penguin popper. Play fun carnival-style games and group penguin games. Sign up to participate in the exciting story hour. Toddler ...

Religion Briefs

Church of the Living Spirit This week’s speaker is Celeste Elliott. 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. Rev. Skowronski to speak at Unitarian Universalist ...

Rotary holds food drive

The Westfield-Mayville Rotary Club collected over 112 donated items for four local food pantries in Westfield, Mayville, Brocton and Ripley. Donations were dropped off at KeyBank in Westfield, and they were distributed the week of Dec. 10. Shown are Westfield-Mayville Rotarians Ellen ...