The Lord’s Vineyard Brunch with Santa was the biggest in 15 years (with over 200 people)!! It was so nice to see all of the families getting into the holiday spirit with each other and making lasting memories! There are so many people to thank, but most of all it was beautiful to see our families and parish come together to create a wonderful celebration and experience for our. youngest members! Special thank yous go to Tony, Rick, Cathy, Kiera, Edalee, Alivia, Jeff, the Pietro, Felt, & VanVulkenburg families, the teens of our parish, and anyone I have forgotten for helping - we couldn’t have done it without you!! Thank you to everyone who donated cookies and a special thank you to all who brought non-perishable and warm items for the less fortunate. It was truly heartwarming to see the generosity of our parish!
Merry Christmas to all and God Bless!
Thank you to everyone that came out for Tacos & Trivia! It was a ton of fun, and we hope to see everyone at the next trivia night! Great job to all who played! Congratulations to the first place winners: "The Benjamin-skis" - James Wisniewski and Tamara, Noah, and Myah Benjamin! And tied for second place... "The Mighty Tacos" and "The Fantastic Five!"
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!
United in Peace
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
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.
Veneration of Relics
On Sunday, November 2 from Noon to 2pm, The Lord’s Vineyard’s Spirituality Pillar hosted a special opportunity to venerate many sacred relics gathered from our family of parishes at St. Hyacinth Church. A relic is a physical connection to the saints that reminds us of God’s work through these holy men and women, inspiring us to grow in holiness. Information was provided about each saint represented. There was time for personal prayer and reflection as relics are reverently viewed.
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.
Father Dan Fiebelkorn blessed the grapes grown by parishioners of The Lord’s Vineyard at Saturday’s vigil Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Silver Creek. A blessing of gratitude for the harvest and a prayer for the safety of the growers and all those in the industry was given by Father Dan, who first read the names of those in the grape community who passed away in the last year. They included Erwin Cross, Sydney Farnham, Myrton Sprague, Barbara and Albert VanDette Jr., Henry Rohman, Antonio Rivera, Alfred Jopek, Terry Morse, Ronald Salzman, Kenneth Cross, Howard Ferry, Mary Privitera, Guido Monacelli, Russell Andolina, Timothy Powell, and Martha Bahl.
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.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Fr. Sebastian on his ordination at St. Joseph Cathedral in Buffalo on Saturday, June 1st.
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Easter 2025
This evening after weeks of deliberation, the bishop has made the decision on the mergers of the parishes.
The original proposal was to keep only Holy Trinity and Mount Carmel open. After hearing and taking into consideration all the proposals from the people of our family, the trustees and clergy went to the bargaining table with the Bishop and tried to come up with a proposal that would help the whole family.
The bishop and his committee after our proposal and through much deliberation has decided the following:
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Walking Stations from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to Holy Trinity on Good Friday
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This past week the leadership team of our family of parishes, which includes: trustees and clergy, met to discuss the best ways to hear everyone's thoughts on the diocesan suggestions moving forward for our family. In order that everyone can have their voices heard, we have decided that on Tuesday, July 2nd from 5:30pm-6:30pm we will be taking your input.
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In order to make this process efficient, we are asking that you come with your ideas in writing so that it cannot be misinterpreted. We know that there is a lot of emotion with the proposed plan; therefore, we ask that all proposals be supportive for betterment of the family moving forward.
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The parish trustees will be taking proposals with their parishioners at the following locations.
St. Joseph - Due to the bingo crowd we will meet at the church basement of St. Anthony
St. Anthony - Meet in Church
Holy Trinity - In the pavilion weather permitting, if not meet in the central office
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - Meet in Church
Blessed Mary Angela - Meet in the Lyceum
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - Meet in St. Rose hall
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We know that we need the Holy Spirit to guide our recommendation, so during this process, we will be having Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction with worship music from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Holy Trinity. This will be a time of prayer and quiet reflection. All are welcome.
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