Central Office
1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk NY 14048
Phone 716-366-2306 Fax 716-366-4738
Office Hours Monday thru Friday 9 am to 4 pm
General Email: allarewelcome@thelordsvineyard3.com
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Satellite Office
165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, NY 14136
Located in the school building. Park behind the church, come up the walkway between the church and the double car garage, turn right and enter through the wooden doors under the awning.
Phone: 716-934-2233
Office Hours: Thursday & Friday 9 am to 4 pm
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In 2024 the Diocese of Buffalo decreed the closing of Blessed Mary Angela Parish with the closing of the Church of St Hedwig with the final mass to be said on June 8, 2025. A group of dedicated parishioners began planning to move the original bell that sat in the original church tower in St Hedwig church starting in 1902. With the completion of the new church in 1973 the bell was moved to a granite foundation and shrine in front of the new building.
Thanks to the Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society and the parishioners of Blessed Mary Angela Parish, the bell now sits in its new permanent home at the St Hedwig Cemetery on Rte 60.
We need to say thank you to the following, Kevin Alhstrom, Tony Popielarz, Mike Mleczko, Pete Pincoski, Chris Sosinski, Mark Wisniewski, James Tofil, the last known person to ring the bell as it sat in the Tower of the original church, and Jerry and Paulette Kaminski. This incredible task could not have been accomplished without the expertise of Todd Ellman and Ellman's garage. Dziękuję to all!
Our annual Halloween party was held on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the TLV center at the St. Hyacinth's gym. Families enjoyed trick or treating and lots of fun activities, crafts, and games. Thank you to all of the families who attended and especially an enormous thank you to the volunteers who helped make it a success!
We look forward to our next event: our annual St. Nicholas party which will also be held in the St. Hyacinth's gym starting at 12:15 on Sunday, December 7. All families are welcome! We will have crafts, lunch and a special visit from St. Nicholas!!! Families are asked to bring a donation of non-perishable food to give to the needy. We are also looking for people to donate desserts and finger foods. For more information, please contact the Central Office.
Funeral Planning Workshop
Thank you to those who joined us on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM for the presentation from local funeral directors, Mark Woolley, Michael Mackowiak, Richard Mackowiak and David Dengler. We also thank Deacon Mike for going over the funeral Mass.
Please refer to the Funeral / Memorial Planning page for information.
United in Peace
A Joyful 175th Anniversary Celebration took place on Sunday, September 14th Commemorating the 175th Anniversary of St. Mary's and the 50th Anniversary of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Special thanks to Bishop Michael Fisher, Fr. Bob our Pastor, and all the concelebrating priests who brought us the living sacrament of the Eucharist. To all who attended, from near and far, thank you for joining us in this milestone of faith and fellowship. May the spirit of this celebration continue to inspire us as we walk together in The Lord's Vineyard.
PILLAR 2.0 MEETINGS
Evangelization Pillar Meeting
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:30pm
TLV Center For Catholic Faith & Devotion
(former St. Hyacinth school)
Room 104 All are welcome!
Spirituality Pillar Meeting
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6pm
TLV Center For Catholic Faith & Devotion
(former St. Hyacinth school)
room 104. All are welcome!
Fundraising Pillar Meeting
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm
TLV Center For Catholic Faith & Devotion
(former St. Hyacinth school)
Room 106 All are welcome!
Liturgical Pillar Meeting
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7pm
TLV Center For Catholic Faith & Devotion
(former St. Hyacinth school)
Room 104 All are welcome!
New Time
Hello Parishioners and Families of The Lord’s Vineyard Family of Parishes! My name is Kiera Krestic, and I’m honored to introduce myself as your new Director of Religious Education and Youth Minister.
I’m very excited to get to know everyone in this vibrant Catholic community. To share a bit about myself: I grew up in Alden, New York, and have since lived in Hamburg and now Springville. My journey in ministry began about seven years ago, shortly after graduating from Chesterton Academy of Buffalo.
One of my greatest passions is singing! I started serving in music ministry, cantoring at Masses for my former parish. One Sunday, after singing at Mass, the Youth Minister asked if anyone felt called to teach faith formation. That moment opened the door to four years of mentoring and preparing 9th and 10th graders for Confirmation. Since then, I’ve been blessed to serve the Church in a variety of ways such as leading praise and worship for Masses and prayer services, helping run Vacation Bible School, and assisting in planning and running middle and high school retreats. Most recently, I co-founded a young adult women’s group called Magdalene, which has brought together over 70 women from various areas throughout the Buffalo region together to join in a blossoming, faith-filled community.
I’m grateful for all the ways God has invited me to serve His Church, and I feel deeply called and prepared for this next chapter – walking with you and your families in faith and formation.
If you have any questions for me about the future of faith formation and youth ministry at The Lord’s Vineyard Parish Family, please feel free to reach out! You can contact me at kkrestic@thelordsvineyard3.com. I look forward to getting to know this faith community as we learn to walk with Christ together!
From August 4–8, The Lord's Vineyard Center for Catholic Faith and Formation, (formerly St. Hyacinth’s school) was filled with energy, laughter, and faith as The Lord’s Vineyard hosted True North Bible Camp. This special week welcomed 24 campers, who dove into fun and meaningful activities designed to help them learn how they can trust Jesus in their everyday lives. With the help of 30 incredible volunteers, including 12 junior leaders, the camp ran smoothly and joyfully. The junior leaders were especially valuable—not only were they a huge help with daily activities, but they also truly engaged with the campers and had a great time themselves. Each day was packed with songs, games, crafts, and skits that brought the Bible lessons to life in a fun and memorable way. The campers laughed, learned, and built friendships, while deepening their understanding of faith and trust in Jesus. It was a joyful and spirit-filled week that left a lasting impression on everyone involved. A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing volunteers who made True North Bible Camp such a wonderful success! Your time, energy, and joyful spirit helped create a welcoming, memorable, and faith-filled environment for our campers.
The information in the pdf documents below were presented at the meeting on July 30th.
If you have any questions, please contact the
Central Office.
Town Hall Meeting
Central Office Advantages
Parish Expenses
Active Parishioners by Age
Shared Services by Percentage
Financial Information
Why Haven’t We Been Told What Our Parish Owes in the CVA Bankruptcy Settlement?
Many parishioners have asked why we haven’t shared how much each parish in The Lord’s Vineyard will be responsible for as part of the Diocese of Buffalo’s bankruptcy settlement related to the Child Victims Act (CVA).
The reason is simple: Fr. Bob has been actively engaged in conversations with the Diocese, advocating for lower assessments for some of our parishes based on financial hardship and other factors. His goal is to make sure that the contributions asked of our parishes are as fair and manageable as possible.
As soon as we receive official information, we will share it with all parishioners. We understand the importance of transparency and will keep you informed every step of the way.
St. Francis High School now offers busing for Dunkirk & Fredonia students. Click on the logo to be directed to St. Francis High School webpage or call 716-627-1200.
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