Beloved of God, Easter is coming, and it’s not all about bunnies and chocolate and jelly beans – but you knew that. Rather, it is about the hope of new, full, eternal life promised to us in the Resurrection and Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The Rector of the church attended by the Johnson-Stojs … More An Invitation to Holy Week
Lent Madness is a unique Lenten devotion, combining a love of sports with a passion for the lives of the saints. 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and Lent Madness participants learn about and vote for their favorite saint. 16 saints … More A Lighthearted Lenten Discipline
40acts is the generosity challenge for Lent, created by UK Christian charity, Stewardship. What if Lent could be about more than just giving stuff up? What if it could be a time of radical generosity as well as spiritual discipline? Read more or take the 40 day challenge. The family wallchart offers suggestions for all … More Practicing Generosity for Lent
Ashes to Go 7-9AM; Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes at 12:10PM … More Ash Wednesday at St. Matthias
Sunday Holy Eucharist | 8 and 10AM; Formation at 9AM February 6 | Pet Food Pantry 1-3PM Thursday, February 8 | 6:30PM Listening Session with Bishop Rowe Tuesday, February 13 | Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 5-7PM Ash Wednesday, February 14 | Ashes to Go 7-9AM and 5-6PM; 12:10 Holy Eucharist in the Church February 20 … More Upcoming February Events
You may have heard that our Diocese is considering a partnership with the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania when our Bishop retires in April of 2019. This is a revolutionary proposal, and there are many details yet to be explored. Essentially, we would elect Bishop Sean Rowe of the Diocese of NWPA as our “Provisional Bishop” … More Listening Session at Saint Matthias
The Presiding Bishop has invited the entire Episcopal Church to join together in reading the Gospel of Luke during Lent and the Acts of the Apostles during Eastertide, and is calling it The Good Book Club. Here in the Diocese of WNY, we are joining in for at least the Lenten part of the program, … More The Good Book Club: Lent-Easter 2018
You may have noticed recently that our large yellow FISH barrel disappeared! We are pleased to have this beautiful new basket, located in the same place, to collect our monthly offerings. In case you forget what our requested offering is, it can be easily found in three places: It is typically included in an e-news … More New FISH Collection Basket
Wonderful opportunities await us as a parish family this weekend! Saturday is the Feast of the Epiphany, and we welcome Bishop Franklin to help us celebrate by confirming nine of our youth and formally receiving three of our members into The Episcopal Church. The Magi are already making their way with their gold and frankincense and … More Confirmation and Reception on Saturday!
As we enter the season of Advent, our crowded calendars remind us that Christ is coming, and soon! Our parish choir is hard at work preparing music for A Festival of Lessons and Carols. Please mark your calendars for Sunday, December 17 at 4 p.m. We invite you to join us for a mysterious and magical … More Join Us for Lessons and Carols on Dec. 17
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