Weekly Newsletter
1/9/2026
The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord
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Parish Prayer List: Nekka Scott, Samuel, Jim Cosbey, Chris Yeager, Chris, Dawn, Krista, Mike Boyd, Ibrahim, Darlene, Kim Greene, Mimy Butler, Sharon Lawrence, Rev. Ellen Montgomery, Tom, the Wait family, the Houghton family, the Downs family, Jo Meachem, Susan, Oliver Patterson, Hannah, Jennifer Sinclair, Paul Verostko, Roger, Carol Burns, Matt, and Dennis.
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If there is someone you would like us to pray for, please let the office know. The prayer list will be reset on Sunday, February 1st. Please let the office know if you would someone currently on the prayer list to be kept on it.
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The parish Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, January 25, following the 10:30AM service. At this meeting, we will be electing two vestry members, one warden, a treasurer, and a registrar. We already have nominations for all of these positions.
We will also be electing three delegates to Convention; these delegates will be involved in voting for the next Bishop of Western New York.​
The current slate of candidates is as follows:
Warden (elect 1)
Dale Cich
Treasurer (elect 1)
Pat Lalonde
Registrar (elect 1)
Nancy Cich
Vestry (elect 2)
Bev Barry
(One more nomination needed)
Delegates to Diocesan Convention (elect 3)
Jessie Pyle
Susan Woods
(At least one more nomination needed)
All of these are contestable. If anyone wants to run for anything, email the office or speak to Fr. Mike to have your name added to the list. Nominations from the floor will also be accepted. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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​​Online Donations
As our Diocese is no longer providing a way to donate online to Good Shepherd without charging the credit card processing fees, please consider a feature most banks provide. It may go by other names, but the Bill Pay Function would be a way to send payments to Good Shepherd with no fees, and payments can be set up to be recurring. We have several parishioners who make monthly donations to Pete's Pet Food Pantry and for their Pledge. If you are interested in pursuing this option, you go to your online bank site and look for that option. Speak to Pat Lalonde if you have any questions.​​​​​​​
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Discernment Committee
We are creating a committee to go through a process of discernment with Jesse Pyle as he explores the priesthood. This is a six-nine month commitment for about twelve hours total and will help everyone discern who takes part. Please speak to Father Mike or Mother Elizabeth if you are interested.
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Counter Needed
​We are in need of one additional person to count donations after the 10:30 service once per month. Training will be provided. Please contact Elaine Richau at wegmom54@aol.comif interested.
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​​​​​​​​​​​If anyone presents themselves as representing ICE or any other organization of that type please call for Father Mike or Mother Elizabeth and do not invite them into any area of the parish not currently open.
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Keep saving your Dash's receipts. They allow us to submit prior year receipts so any old receipts from 2024 are effectively expired going forward. For every $5,000 in receipts we submit, we earn $125. Even small purchases add up!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​​Altar Flowers
Altar flowers may be ordered for $100/pair in memoriam, in thanksgiving, or for any other desired occasion. Two or more people can also share the cost of flowers if desired. To order flowers, please send your flower request (colors, flower types) to Elaine Richau at Wegmom54@aol.com. Your dedication for the service leaflet should be sent to officegoodshep@gmail.com. Payment should be made through the Sunday collection or mailed to the church. Please reference 'Altar Flowers' in the description.
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Weekly Schedule
01/11 The First Sunday after the Epiphany:
The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ
8:30AM Holy Eucharist Rite II (Spoken)
10:30AM Holy Eucharist Rite II with music
01/12 Monday
8AM-12PM Parish Office open
01/14 Wednesday
10AM-2PM Food Pantry
6:30PM Evening Prayer & Holy Eucharist Rite II
01/15 Thursday
7PM Choir Rehearsal
01/16 Friday
8AM-12PM Parish Office open
01/18 The Second Sunday after the Epiphany
8:30AM Holy Eucharist Rite II (Spoken)
10:30AM Holy Eucharist Rite II with music
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WNY & NWPA Diocesan Partnership Website
Check https://episcopalpartnership.org/news/ for the latest news on our partnership with the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania.
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Newsletter Announcements
Announcement requests must be submitted in writing or e-mail to the parish office by Friday at 7:00am. Thank you. You may contact the office by email or phone (716-833-1151).
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