FOR YOUNG PERSONS

THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER



God our Father, you see your children growing up in an

unsteady and confusing world: Show them that your ways

give more life than the ways of the world, and that following

you is better than chasing after selfish goals. Help them to

take failure, not as a measure of their worth, but as a chance

for a new start. Give them strength to hold their faith in you,

and to keep alive their joy in your creation; through Jesus

Christ our Lord. Amen.

UPCOMING CONGREGATIONAL EVENTS

NOVEMBER 20 TO NOVEMBER 30

St. James Basket Raffle and Pie Sale | November 22, 23

St. James Batavia, NY is hosting their annual basket raffle Friday, November 22, 4-6pm and Saturday, November 23, 10am-noon. Includes handmade quilts, lottery ticket tree, books, and much more. Need not be present to win. Pre-order pies from Bobbi Jo at 585-343-6802, option 1, and pickup during raffle.

Homecoming Dinner | November 23

Please join us for an evening of gratitude, fellowship, and cherished memories. This joyous occasion will begin with a service by our current priest, Mother Bonnie Morris at 4:30 on November 23rd. After, there will be a Thanksgiving Dinner to gather, give thanks and reconnect with our church family. The evening will also feature a story hour led by our beloved former priest, Fr. Sam, who will share reflections and stories from his time with us. We look forward to celebrating with you! If you would like to share some of your own stories, reflections and/or pictures from your time at St. Patrick's please submit them here: https://www.stpatrickswny.org/upcoming-events. The address is 1595 George Urban Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225.

Holley Faith Sharing and Discussion | November 24

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Holley, NY is hosting a discussion on Sunday, November 24, 2024 beginning with Eucharist at 5 pm and Faith Sharing and Discussion at 6 pm.

The Joy Project | November 30

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1 East Main St., LeRoy opens The Joy Project on Saturday, November 30 from 10 am to 4 pm. This display will be open each Saturday (10-4) and Sunday (noon-4) through December 22. The Joy Project brings old-time Christmas to life with a huge Christmas village and train display as well as “department store windows” with animated figures and accompanying story, handpainted murals of Christmases of yesteryear, and a diorama of The Cinnamon Bear old-time radio show. Click here for more information.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE EXCITING EVENTS NEXT WEEK!

PARTNERSHIP

CLERGY TRANSITIONS

New Call within the Diocesan Partnership

Rev. Cn. Adam Trambley has been named joint Rector/Vicar of

St. John’s, Sharon and Trinity, New Castle effective

November 1, 2024.

Rev. Kathy Lawler has been called as Long-Term Supply Priest

of St. Aidan’s, Alden, NY

New Calls outside of the Diocesan Partnership

Rev. Randi Hicks Rowe has accepted a call as Priest in Charge of Christ Church Parish, Saluda, VA

Rev. Matthew Scott has accepted a call to serve as Rector of St. Paul’s, Brunswick, ME

St. Mark's and the Cathedral in Erie (Erie Episcopal) have had a long time partnership with the Charter School of Excellence in Erie. While there are many projects and collaborations between the two organizations, one of the most impactful each year is the Winter Gear Collection. Through the generous donations of members, our outreach team is able to purchase close to 200 coats for students in need. For many students, this may in fact be the first new coat they have ever owned. We are grateful for this partnership and the ongoing support of our members to make these efforts possible. To learn more, contact Carly at crowe@saintmarkserie.org.

Dear Friends, 

As we continue in a time of much transition, please know that we are working hard to better communicate information with a focus on our congregation's ministries. The volume of things happening in our congregations is impressive and to be celebrated, thank you. 

Our e-blasts and newsletter formats are something that we are each week looking to improve. Thank you for your patience as we explore the best formats possible to meet the needs of the partnership. Perfection belongs only to our Lord, but we will do our best and thank you for your faithfulness.

The Very Rev. Tony Pompa

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