Welcome to St. Joseph Church of Gowanda
Mission Cooperative Drive
On Sunday, June 4th and 5th, Father Leon Sirabahenda will be visiting us from the Diocese of Bururi, Burundi, in East Africa. His visit is an opportunity to learn about mission life today, and reflect on our role in the universal mission of the Church to spread the Gospel.
“WELCOME BACK” DINNER AND CELEBRATION
St. Joseph Church is sponsoring a “Welcome Back Celebration” for all parishioners! It’s been some time since we have been able to gather our whole faith community together.
Now that we’re beyond the worst of the pandemic and the restrictions are lifted, let us gather to mingle and make merry as a family of God, in a welcome home celebration. So, please mark your calendars.
Please join us, rain or shine, at the Collins Conservation Club, 2636 Conger Rd., Collins, NY 14034 on Saturday, July 9th, beginning at 4:30 pm. We will begin by celebrating Mass together and then enjoying a meal consisting of chicken, roast beef sandwiches, drinks (including beer and wine). Please bring a dish-to-pass if you are able! There will be fun & games for all ages and plenty of seating available; however, you may wish to bring a lawn chair for the bon-fire experience.
Shuttle service from the church will be provided for those who wish not to drive to the club. There will not be a 4:30 pm Mass at St. Joseph Church.
REQUIRED: RSVP to the rectory 716/532-5100 no later than Friday, June 24 with the number attending and what dish you will bring (optional).
Our Diocese is participating in the world-wide Synod that was called for by Pope Francis last year. This is an exciting opportunity for us to have our voices heard about our hopes and dreams and concerns for our Church as we face the future. There are a number of “Listening Sessions” that will allow you to participate in the process that are listed below. Please consider signing up for one of these sessions. Space is limited, but if you are closed out, you will have another chance to participate during the summer or fall. Please go to www.buffalodiocese.org/synod to sign up!
Diocese of Buffalo participates in Pope Francis call for world-wide Synod
The Co-Leaders of the Synod, Deacon Don Weigel and Carrie Frank are excited to announce Synod sessions to be held during the Month of May. In addition, we will continue our Synodal journey with sessions in each Parish Family during the Summer and Fall. Those interested can register for one of the following Diocesan-wide sessions:
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Listening session to hear the voices of….
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Location
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Date
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Anyone (Downtown)
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Catholic Health, 144 Genesee St.
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May 14, 10:30 AM
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Anyone (Virtual)
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Zoom
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May 16, 7PM
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Women
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UB Newman Center
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May 16, 7PM
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Young Adults
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St. Benedicts
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May 17, 7PM
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Anyone (Southtowns)
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Immaculate Conception
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May 19, 6:30 PM
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Anyone (North)
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The St. Leo Church Parish Center of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Niagara Falls
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May 23rd, 6:30 PM
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Young Adults (South)
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St John Paul II Parish Community Room
2052 Lakeview Rd, Lake View, NY
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May 24th, 7:30-9 PM
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Anyone (Downtown)
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Catholic Health, 144 Genesee St.
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May 24th, 5:30 PM
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Anyone (Northtowns)
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UB Newman Center
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May 31, 7 PM
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Registration is requested and capacity is limited at each session to accommodate a synodal experience.
Go to https://www.buffalodiocese.org/synod/ to register and for the latest list of open sessions.