FAITH IS GOING TO THE DOGS, CATS, AND ALL ANIMAL COMPANIONS

Buffalo C.A.N.'s Pet Food Pantry Challenge
In reponse to the recent economic recession The Buffalo Companion Animal Network has opened a Pet Food Pantry to help those having trouble feeding their pets.  Our Pet Food Pantry provides free pet food for a variety of animals including dogs, cats, birds, fish and other small animals for up to three months in a given year.  We have received a very generous donation from St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lewiston on behalf of Sister Mary Mugsy, their resident pooch.  Upon hearing of this, Pastor Sydney Presbycat of Faith United Presbyterian Church in Kenmore has issued a challenge to other religious institutions to match or exceed their donation.  “Our parishioners are animal lovers.  We are pleased to have the opportunity to reach out into the community and help during these difficult times,” Pastor Joyce Sirianni said.

Blessing of the Animals at Faith
On Sunday, May 24, there will be a service to bless the animals from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.  All are invited to bring their precious pets or a picture of them for the Blessing of the Animals.  Dogs should be on a leash and cats, in a carrier.  Donations to Buffalo C.A.N.'s Pet Pantry will be received at that time.  Following the worship service, Buffalo C.A.N. will offer a microchip clinic for dogs and cats in the community.  The fee is $25 or $20 with a pet food donation.

“Music and the Arts” Present Special Concert at Orchard Park

Click here for the flyer describing a chamber music concert, featuring Camerata, at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, May 31st, at 7 PM.

40 Days of Purpose at Kenmore

Click here for an article describing the ongoing “40 Days of Purpose” campaign at Kenmore Presbyterian Church.

Rev. Dr. Clifton Kirkpatrick at First Presbyterian Church of East Aurora

Click here for information describing the visit to East Aurora by Rev. Dr. Clifton Kirkpatrick, May 9th and 10th. 

Youth at Big Tent in Atlanta, June 11-13

Click here for information describing a young adult experience at the Big Tent in Atlanta.

Presbyterian World

Click here for news about PC(USA)’s mission work.

Storytellers Event

Click here for information describing the Network of Biblical Storytellers International Gathering, August 5-8, in Ridgecrest, North Carolina.

“One in the Spirit”

Click here for the monthly e-mail newsletter from Linda Valentine from the General Assembly
of PC(USA). 

Reminder of Special Events

Click here to read about the Orchard Park Covenant Group Coffeehouse (May 8th), the Orchard Park Senior High Fellowship car wash (May 9th), the church library meeting at Wayside (May 13th), the Clarence 1st Presbyterian baseball trip to Cleveland (May 30th), and the National Day of Prayer (May 7th).