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May 27, 2026
Holy Spirit, hover above the chaos and make new this world,
Rest on us and change us
-give us peace that we may share it gladly,
-forgive our sins that we may forgive others gently,
-send us out that we may care for the weak graciously.
from The Book of a Thousand Prayers .
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A Message from the Rector
Dear Friends in Christ,
The 13th century Persian poet Rumi wrote a poem in which he had a conversation with God. In the poem he tells God that in his heart there is pain and sorrow. God says in reply, “Stay with it. The wound is the place where Light enters you.”
We’re never the same after we are wounded. We learn hard lessons from our wounds and so are changed, transformed. Rumi is telling us that we become, in a sense, enlightened by what our wounds teach us. Our wounds are the places where light enters us, and we become changed forever. Next time you think of the pain and sorrow you have experienced, remember that the lessons you’ve learned bring light to you, illuminating who you are down deep. They radiate your light to the world, light that the world desperately needs to see.
Faithfully,
Fr. Robert Harvey
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Fellowship Meeting May 28
The Fellowship Committee at Calvary will have a hybrid meeting tomorrow, May 28th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The Fellowship Committee serves to provide our parishioners with opportunities to gather socially and build our bonds of friendship. Come in person or use this Zoom link or call 646-558-8656 with Meeting ID 896 6604 8987 and Passcode 304875.
The main focus for our May meeting will be finalizing details for the June 7th Parish Picnic and planning for the July 28th All-American event. We will also be using the last ½ hour of the Fellowship meeting to focus specifically on planning and scheduling a Newcomers’ get-together. If you are unable to attend the May meeting, but have ideas you would like to share or learn how you can help with these future events, please email Lorrie Archdeacon at lorriearchdeacon@gmail.com or Amy Gorney at aegken01@gmail.com.
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Good Grief
The Good Grief Support Group will meet this Saturday, May 30 at 9:30 a.m. in the Reception Room. We are a non-denominational Grief Support Group that offers fellowship and support to anyone who has suffered any type of significant loss. For more information, contact Ellen Marshall, 716-689-2133.
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Outreach Meeting June 4
The Outreach Committee will meet on Thursday, June 4 in Hughson Hall, starting with a Potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. and continuing with the meeting at around 6 p.m. Please use this link if you can sign up to bring something for the potluck. Newcomers are welcome to join us and do not need to bring food.
Some topics for discussion include volunteering for the School 30 Field Day on Thursday, June 18, updates about the Our Little Roses sponsorship and Mission Trip, and a recap of the Stitch Buffalo Collection Drive and Pop up sale. Contact Amy Gorney or Emily Sityar concerning any questions or suggestions.
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Buffalo Master Chorale Concert
The Buffalo Master Chorale is excited to present a concert here at Calvary on Saturday, June 6th at 7 p.m. Entitled “O Sing”, it is a presentation of classic and contemporary works sure to please the ears!
Admission is $20 for adults, $5 for students. Please join us!
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Warden's Forum
The Vestry met last Tuesday, May 19. Come to the Wardens Forum on Sunday, June 7 at 9 a.m. to hear and ask about the decisions and discussion that took place at the meeting.
Come in person or join by Zoom with this link or by calling 646 558 8656 and using Meeting ID 861 5122 9478 and Passcode 328426.
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Coming Soon
Parish Picnic June 7, 11:15 -1 (Rain or shine)
Calvary will provide a picnic lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers, salads, watermelon, ice cream and hot and cold beverages in Hughson Hall following the 10:00am service on June 7. This will be in lieu of our coffee hour. We will have a variety of games available to play.
In order to purchase the correct amount of food, we are requesting that you use either the sign-up sheet in the reception room or the Sign-up Genius link shown here. We will need helpers to grill, set-up, and assist with supervising children’s games and activities.
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Vestry Prays for Parishioners
As it did last year, Calvary's vestry has once again resolved to pray for all parishioners in the Calvary Parish Directory, focusing on one page per week. This week, please join the vestry in praying for the following people:
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Andrea Adema
George & Gail Adema
Brian & Deidre Adler
Guy & Pam Agostinelli
Kim & Rob Alexander-Thomson
Chad Allen & Alyssa Fortuna & children
Donna Anderson
Ted & Vanessa Andrews & children
Bill Anspach
Brad & Lorrie Archdeacon
David Asch
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Beth Aschbacher
Suzanne Atkinson
Anthony & Lisa Barone
Barry & Jan Barrett
J. Leeds Baxter
Sara Baxter
Larry Bernhard
Jacob & Rachael Billings & children
Kelly Blackey
Brian Bolton
| | If your last name falls within the alphabetical range of the names above but is missing from the list, please contact the office (716) 633-7800 to be included in the directory. If you haven't already, please submit your photo and any updated information to the office. Couples with different last names will be mentioned only one week during the weeks of prayers although they are listed twice in the Parish Directory. | |
2026 Areas of Ministry & Vestry Liaisons
Each area of ministry at Calvary is assigned a Vestry member liaison. The liaison serves as an intermediary between the committee and the whole Vestry. These are the liaison assignments for 2026:
- Worship & Music - Janet Newall and Fr. Robert Harvey
- Christian Formation -
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Adult Education - Ryan Fleming
- Children's Education - Ted Andrews
- Fellowship - Howard Craig
- Pastoral Care - Karen Davidson
- Outreach - Karen Davidson
- Communications - Helen Cochran and Laurie Kaiser
- Property - Bryan Gorney
- Giving/Development - Dennis McCoy and Janet Metcalfe
- Finance - Guy Whalen
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A Prayer for our Bishop Search
Gracious God, we give thanks for your loving care for the people of the Diocese of Western New York and the members of the Bishop’s Search and Transition Committees. Give us wisdom and understanding as we discern your will. We ask for the gifts of honesty, to speak the truth in love; openness to the gifts and ideas of others and to the Holy Spirit; and willingness, to see your Light shining among us and on the path ahead. Prepare for our Diocese a bishop who will be a faithful pastor, and equip us for the ministries to which we are called in these changing times. Help us to love and serve your world and one another in the Spirit of Christ, trusting in you to be our steadfast helper and guide. Amen.
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Diocesan and Church News
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Worship at Calvary
In-person worship
- Sunday 8 a.m. Holy Communion
- Sunday 10 a.m. Holy Communion. This worship service is also live streamed.
- Saturday, 4 p.m. Holy Communion
- Wednesday, 7 a.m. Holy Communion
Online worship
- Sunday 10 a.m. Holy Communion is also live streamed. The link to Calvary's 10 a.m. service can be found on the Calvary website or streamed on Facebook and YouTube. All three places will have the recording to watch later.
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Attendance
On May 24, online viewers for the 10 a.m. service came from NY, AZ, MA, ONT and PA.
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Unlocked Spirit,
you are the breath of peace;
no door keeps you out:
invade our warring confusion,
disarm our defences
and shape us to live
as a people of forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ, the word of reconciliation.
Amen.
from Prayers for an Inclusive Church.
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20 Milton Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
716-633-7800
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