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  • In April 2025, the Diocese of Buffalo announced a settlement in principle with the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, which represents people victimized by past sexual abuse.  To fulfill the $150 million commitment, the Diocese, parishes and Catholic-affiliated entities are being asked to contribute.    This may raise questions, but as a faith community, it is our responsibility to help bring justice and healing.  To help soothe the pain, which will never go away, is to provide compensation.  By making a meaningful contribution to the settlement, parishes could be protected from current or potential future claims should New York State re-open the statute of limitations in which to bring claims forward.    It is important to understand that the money we are being asked to contribute comes from unrestricted cash and not current offertory and will not affect restricted parish or cemetery assets.    No dollar amount can ever fully compensate victim-survivors for their pain. However, this settlement ensures they receive some compensation for the physical, emotional, and spiritual scars they still endure.  The Diocese remains committed to ensure that the sins of the past are not repeated.  Learn more by visiting “Protecting God’s Children” on the diocesan website.    We cannot erase the past, but there is a way we can emerge into the light – the light of Christ. 
    In April 2025, the Diocese of Buffalo announced a settlement in principle with the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, which represents people victimized by past sexual abuse.  To fulfill the $150 million commitment, the Diocese, parishes and Catholic-affiliated entities are being asked to contribute.    This may raise questions, but as a faith community, it is our responsibility to help bring justice and healing.  To help soothe the pain, which will never go away, is to provide compensation.  By making a meaningful contribution to the settlement, parishes could be protected from current or potential future claims should New York State re-open the statute of limitations in which to bring claims forward.    It is important to understand that the money we are being asked to contribute comes from unrestricted cash and not current offertory and will not affect restricted parish or cemetery assets.    No dollar amount can ever fully compensate victim-survivors for their pain. However, this settlement ensures they receive some compensation for the physical, emotional, and spiritual scars they still endure.  The Diocese remains committed to ensure that the sins of the past are not repeated.  Learn more by visiting “Protecting God’s Children” on the diocesan website.    We cannot erase the past, but there is a way we can emerge into the light – the light of Christ. 
      • Chapter 11 Settlement News Release
      • Fr. Tim's Letter 06.15.25
      • Fr. Tim's Pulpit Address 06.15.25
  • welcome to the lakeshore catholic faith community
    welcome to the lakeshore catholic faith community
    Our Family Office, located at 24 Prospect St. Angola, NY 14006, is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm. We can be contacted by phone at 716-780-7020.
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      • Decree of Merger- SFA & SMOL
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    celebrate the sacraments and holy mass with us
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    • Father's Day Breakfast
      Sunday, June 15, 9:00 AM
      Join us in the Most Precious Blood Parish Hall for a special Father's Day Breakfast. We will be serving breakfast after the 8:00am & 10:30am Masses.
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    • OCIA
      Sunday, June 15, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
      St. Mary of the Lake hosts OCIA every Sunday morning for those who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith or become Catholic. Meetings are in the school building.
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    • OCIA
      Sunday, June 15, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
      Most Precious Blood hosts OCIA every Sunday morning for those who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith or become Catholic. Meetings are in the chapel.
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    • JP2 Holy Name Society Meeting
      Sunday, June 15, 10:00 AM
      Meeting will be held in the basement of the Little Church. All men are invited to attend.
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  • St. john paul ii parish lawn fete
    St. john paul ii parish lawn fete
    The annual St. John Paul II Lawn Fete will be held Friday, July 11th through Sunday, July 13th
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    Vacation bible school
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    • Saint Joseph the Worker Award
      Congratulations to the following members of the Lakeshore Catholic Faith Community who were honored by Bishop Fisher with the St. Joseph the Worker Award: Larry Ott, Tony Parisi, Chuck & Faith Holmes, Rosemary Scaglione, and Frank Zeffiro.
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    • Deacon Steve Interview on NPR
      Deacon Steve Schumer was on NPR to discuss the impact of Catholic Charities.
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