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Bishop Singh's Easter Message

Saturday, April 11, 2020

"Easter is a clear demonstration of a mutuality in God’s agency shown in raising Jesus up, and human agency in the remarkable courage and faith of women and men who were otherwise timid and cowardly. The disciples of Jesus stood up to powers in Jerusalem, in Rome and other parts of the world with deep resilience to serve those in need, and restore health and balance to the dignity of all human beings."

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Responding in a Time of Crisis

Thursday, April 9, 2020

When St. John's in Wellsville suspended gatherings due to COVID-19, Rev. Carol Stewart realized their free Community Meals program could not continue. Rev. Stewart doesn’t sit idle and likes to think out of the box when it comes to mission work. She thought that since the Wellsville school system is feeding children, Rev. Stewart aimed at helping adults.  She decided to use the church funds to make up ten large bag lunches, each with a READ MORE

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Thursday, April 9, 2020

 

The Very Rev. William Daniel from St. Michael's Geneseo has created and is sharing this video of The Stations of the Cross.  

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Holy Week Homily from Bishop Singh 4/5

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Dear saints,
I am sharing my homily for Holy Week, where Jesus’ shows us that the way of love is a way of suffering, humility, forgiveness and hope! Click on the image below to watch and share the video.

With affection,

Prince

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Eastertide and You

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

 

The Diocese is sharing this six week Study Guide Eastertide and You for reflection and prayer as we journey through and beyond this global pandemic.  

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St. Peter's Geneva offering Saturday Night Dinners

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Genesee Street in Geneva is joining forces with the Boys & Girls Club  to extend the club’s nightly dinner service to Saturdays beginning this week.  READ MORE HERE

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