| Fifth Sunday of Easter – 4/28/2024 Sunday’s Readings Parish Prayer List Dennis B., Norma H., Zoe K., David M,, Kitty S., and Kathy T. If there is someone you would like us to pray for, please let the office know. |
| Strawberry Festival Update The Strawberry Festival (June 22) will be here before we know it! We will need your help not only at the event but also ahead of time with our basket raffle. We have been very successful getting local businesses to donate merchandise or gift cards for this event. We would like folks to contact area merchants and follow up on requests. To prevent duplicate requests, there is a sign-up sheet in the Church with a few businesses listed. Can you select some and give them our donation request letter? Copies are available in the Church. The vendors listed are only suggestions- for example, if you get your nails done, ask them to donate a gift certificate. If you would like to donate a basket, thank you! We want to keep baskets at a value of $40-$50. We have received gift cards for $25, so see Pat Lalonde about building a basket around such items. You can also donate scratch-off lottery tickets, as they are very popular. Please, no chocolates as they melt in the sun. We need all baskets, or items for baskets in by June 9 at the very latest. ******************************************************************************** Jewett Hall Steps Project We are excited to announce that our Summit Ave. steps, critical to our Food Pantry and Pet Food Pantry, are under contract to be replaced this summer. Stay tuned for important information regarding our fundraising drive that will launch on May 1! ******************************************************************************** We will not be printing financial statement for the first quarter of this year. If you would like to know the balance on your pledge, feel free to contact the office. Thank you! ******************************************************************************** Threads of Hope Linen Pantry This Ministry is maintained by the people of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Eggertsville. The Linen Pantry provides the necessities for clients referred by social service agencies in need of basic essentials for their homes. Items most in need are kitchenware, queen and twin size bedding, curtains, towels, lamps, coffee makers, toasters, hot plates, electric frypans, toaster ovens, and microwaves. They do not accept clothing or furniture due to lack of space. If you or someone you know is downsizing, consider giving ‘gently used’ household items to the Threads of Hope Linen Pantry. They can provide a slip for tax purposes. You can put all donations on their enclosed front porch at 472 Callodine in Eggertsville ( house next to the church), which is open 24/7. The Linen Pantry is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am -Noon or by appointment. Good Shepherd is a grateful recipient of their generosity in the form of hats, gloves, etc. for our food pantry clients, as well as gifts of mugs full of goodies, paper bags and other thoughtful items. We currently have a collection box in the Narthex for wrapped plastic cutlery on behalf of St. Peter’s, which are donated to Hearts for the Homeless. If you have any questions about the Threads of Hope Linen Pantry, contact Elaine Richau at wegmom54@aol.com (preferred) or 716-982-2890. Strawberry Festival Update The Strawberry Festival (June 22) will be here before we know it! We will need your help not only at the event but also ahead of time with our basket raffle. We have been very successful getting local businesses to donate merchandise or gift cards for this event. We would like folks to contact area merchants and follow up on requests. To prevent duplicate requests, there is a sign-up sheet in the Church with a few businesses listed. Can you select some and give them our donation request letter? Copies are available in the Church. The vendors listed are only suggestions- for example, if you get your nails done, ask them to donate a gift certificate. If you would like to donate a basket, thank you! We want to keep baskets at a value of $40-$50. We have received gift cards for $25, so see Pat Lalonde about building a basket around such items. You can also donate scratch-off lottery tickets, as they are very popular. Please, no chocolates as they melt in the sun. We need all baskets, or items for baskets in by June 9 at the very latest. We are excited to announce that our Summit Ave. steps, critical to our Food Pantry and Pet Food Pantry, are under contract to be replaced this summer. Stay tuned for important information regarding our fundraising drive that will launch on May 1! We will not be printing financial statement for the first quarter of this year. If you would like to know the balance on your pledge, feel free to contact the office. Thank you! Threads of Hope Linen Pantry This Ministry is maintained by the people of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Eggertsville. The Linen Pantry provides the necessities for clients referred by social service agencies in need of basic essentials for their homes. Items most in need are kitchenware, queen and twin size bedding, curtains, towels, lamps, coffee makers, toasters, hot plates, electric frypans, toaster ovens, and microwaves. They do not accept clothing or furniture due to lack of space. If you or someone you know is downsizing, consider giving ‘gently used’ household items to the Threads of Hope Linen Pantry. They can provide a slip for tax purposes. You can put all donations on their enclosed front porch at 472 Callodine in Eggertsville ( house next to the church), which is open 24/7. The Linen Pantry is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am -Noon or by appointment. Good Shepherd is a grateful recipient of their generosity in the form of hats, gloves, etc. for our food pantry clients, as well as gifts of mugs full of goodies, paper bags and other thoughtful items. We currently have a collection box in the Narthex for wrapped plastic cutlery on behalf of St. Peter’s, which are donated to Hearts for the Homeless. If you have any questions about the Threads of Hope Linen Pantry, contact Elaine Richau at wegmom54@aol.com (preferred) or 716-982-2890.  ZANETA & ZAIRE’S BOOK DRIVE AT GOOD SHEPHERD Sunday, May 19, 2024 1:00 to 3:00 PM Zaire, Councilmember Zaneta Everhart’s son, was the first person shot at the Tops on Jefferson, as he was helping an elderly woman with her cart. He survived. He and his mother founded the Zeneta & Zaire’s Book Club in the belief that we can make this a better world by educating our children. From a young age, she says, kids need to learn about race and racism and black history so that we can foster a new generation of inclusive and compassionate leaders. This year, as we remember and lament the hate-fueled violence of May 14th, Good Shepherd is hosting a Zeneta & Zaire’s Book Drive. You are invited to purchase a children’s book from their wishlist, read it, then join us May 19 for an afternoon reception to discuss what we learned and donate the books we collect. We invite friends from the Parkside Community Association and the community to join us. Learn more about Zenata & Zaire’s Book Club here https://www.facebook.com/p/Zeneta-Zaires-Book-Club-100086948854185/ Support Local Book Shops: Alice, Ever After Books, 295 Parkside Ave, Buffalo https://bookshop.org/lists/zeneta-and-zaire-s-wishlist Zawadi Books, 1382 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo https://www.facebook.com/zawadibooksbflo/ |
| Weekly Schedule 4/28 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:30AM Holy Eucharist Rite II (Spoken) 10:30AM Holy Eucharist Rite II with music 4/30 Tuesday 9AM-1PM Parish Office open 5/1 Wednesday 10AM-2PM Ken Perry Food Pantry 6:30PM Evening Prayer and Holy Eucharist Rite II 7:30PM Bible Study 8:00PM (Smith Hall) AA Meeting 5/2 Thursday 9AM-1PM Parish Office open 7PM Choir Rehearsal 5/5 The Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:30AM Holy Eucharist Rite II (Spoken) 10:30AM Holy Eucharist Rite II with music |
| Help Ukranian Refugees Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with Anglican agencies and other ecumenical partners to provide humanitarian aid in response to the crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. Donations to the International Disaster Response Fund will help meet critical needs for people fleeing the violence, including food, cash, blankets and hygiene supplies. |
| Altar Flowers Altar flowers may be ordered for $80/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. |
| WNY & NWPA Diocesan Partnership Website Check https://episcopalpartnership.org/news/ for the latest news on our partnership with the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania. |
| Newsletter Announcements Announcement/Prayer List requests must be submitted in writing or e-mail to the parish office by Thursday at 7:00AM. Thank you. You may contact the office by email or phone (716-833-1151). Our mailing address is: 96 Jewett Parkway Buffalo, NY 14214 |
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