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Silver Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

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Frank and Maria Stucke

We’re so blessed and proud to support the people and mission of Gospa Village and St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy — Frank and Maria Stucke

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Gospa Village, Inc.

A safe place for single mothers and their children Mission Statement Gospa Village is a faith centered community. Our goal is to provide a safe, wholesome, family environment for single mothers and their children as they obtain the skills necessary for independence. Each family will be involved in a program that responds to the unique situations they face within the framework of faith, family, and education. We seek to preserve the utmost respect for the family as the fundamental unit of society. We offer our support freely, in mercy, without judgment.

Thank You Sponsors GOLD SPONSORS John & Kathy Wabick Seas Star Foods USA

SILVER SPONSOR Frank & Maria Stucke

$1,500 SPONSORS Five Star Bank Jeff Kney & The Legend Group Hogenkamp Optics

$750 SPONSORS Apex Corto Salons & Spas Eberl Iron Works, Inc. Sanderson Financial The Market in the Square Westermeier Martin Dental Care

$350 SPONSORS Ark Digital Imaging, Inc. Bar-Bill Tavern Becker Laundry Corp. Caramici’s Bakery C & M Capital Resources, Inc. Robert F. Fahey, Jr. & Associates

Immaculate Conception Church Lawley Insurance Services, Inc. Mario's Bistro & Brews Murray Roofing Company Practice First Medical Management Systems Scherer Electric

St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy P.O. Box 448 Buffalo, NY 14215-0448 716-894-4476

Summary of Services and Ministry Provided by St. Luke’s • Home School Program • Mission “Mall” provides: - Clothes - Baby room - Household items - Food pantry • Dining Room (School cafeteria) - Feeds up to 700 people daily • 2 Garages for Furniture Ministry - Free regularly scheduled giveaways • Convent—Houses 15 homeless men - Only one per room - Men come in off the street to sleep, shower, and eat • 23 Homes - To house homeless women and children and help them get back on their feet • House for men and women who have been clean for one year or more and need help finding work and support

The Baby Room

The Fruit of Service is Peace Open on Tuesdays from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, The Baby Room supplies the needs of mothers and infants. We rely strictly on your generosity. All donations are greatly appreciated...cash, formula, and diapers (all sizes), are an ongoing need. The Children’s Clothing Room is size 2T and up. It is open on Tuesdays when we have enough volunteers. If your heart is moved to help the little ones, or if you’re interested in volunteering in the Baby Room or Children’s Clothing Room, please call Barb at 649-3254.

St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy

To our many friends and benefactors:

Praise the Lord! We are 3 houses away from completion of the GOSPA Village Project! Increased prices of construction, building supplies, furniture and appliances have risen sharply as well as the increased operating cost of running our existing Village. We know that with the grace of God and all of us working together we can make it to the �inish line before too long. Last year many people informed us that they were still a bit hesitant to attend a large indoor event. Sensitive to that fact we worked with the GOSPA Gala Committee to come up with a plan that would be both virtual and live. We were grateful that we were able to meet the needs of everyone who wanted to support GOSPA Village in a way that was most comfortable for them. The 2022 GOSPA Gala ended up being very successful, and as always we would like to thank God for His abundant goodness, generosity and love. Without his grace, none of this would be possible. He alone is the source of all good and we know He is blessing this Event just as He continues to bless our Gospa Village ministry. May the name of Jesus be praised and blessed forever.

We would like to take this opportunity to extend a very sincere thank you to some very special and caring people. We start by thanking Debra Kilgore and all of the beautiful women and men that our Blessed Mother has called together to form the GOSPA Gala Committee. We know that Mary must be so pleased with what her children have accomplished. Without their commitment this event would not be taking place. We thank each and every Sponsor, Advertiser and Donor. Their generous response to our call for supporting GOSPA Village is so greatly appreciated and truly amazing! And we thank ALL OF YOU! Please know that you and your families are in our hearts and prayers every day. May God bless you all in special and wonderful ways and may the warmth of His gentle and merciful love always enfold you in his loving arms. —Amy Betros (Co-Founder and Director of St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy)

Gospa Village Dear Friends and Supporters of the Gospa Village Project, Welcome to our Sixteenth Gospa Gala!

To quote Saint Mother Teresa, “At the end of our lives we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made or how many great things we have done. We will be judged by: I was hungry and you gave me to eat. I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless and you took me in.” This year we �ind ourselves coming together again to raise enough funds to build another home in our beautiful Village of hope and love.

We continue to be blessed and thankful for the generous support of all our family and friends, our two Gold Sponsors, John & Kathy Wabick, and Seas Star Foods, our Silver Sponsor, Frank & Maria Stucke and all of our many Sponsors, Advertisers, and Donors. They get on board each and every year to help with our efforts and inspire us to keep the momentum going in the knowledge that in Christ we can do all things. Thank you to all the men and women who serve on the Gospa Village Committee. They not only show up but are always devoted and ready to work. They believe in the cause and are passionate to see the Village completed. They are the heart and soul of every Gospa event. To every person who has decided to join us this evening, I wish you peace, joy and love. None of our works are possible without your support. Please know that when you leave here tonight you have played a huge part in helping to feed, clothe and shelter many Mothers and children in need. Thank you for participating and sharing in the Works! Love and God Bless, Debra Kilgore

Gospa Village Chair

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” - Helen Keller 7

Gospa Village Inc. Gala Committee CHAIRPERSON: Debra Kilgore

AUCTION CHAIRPERSONS TICKET/BASKET AUCTION CHAIRPERSON: Barbara Haller CO -CHAIR: Kathleen Hennessy SILENT AUCTION CHAIRS: Jeff & Jane Kney/ Maria Stucke/Amy Betros LIVE AUCTION CHAIRS: Amy Betros & Debra Kilgore SPONSORSHIP/ADS & DONATIONS CHAIRPERSON: Maria Stucke CO-CHAIR: Jeff Kney ADMINISTRATIVE CHAIRPERSON: Angela Colosi GRAPHIC ARTIST/INVITATIONS & PROGRAM CHAIRPERSON: Kevin Magner RESERVATION CHAIRPERSON: Barbara Puleri DECORATIONS CHAIRPERSON: Julia Barberich

Thank you Gospa Gala Committee 2023 You are the heart & soul of the Gospa Gala Deb

SEATING CHAIRPERSON: Amy Betros VOLUNTEER CHAIRPERSON: Patricia Rozler CO-CHAIR: Linda Herr BABY BOOTIE BOARD CHAIRPERSON: Ann Capozzi CLEANUP/SETUP & STORAGE CHAIRPERSON: Sam Panepento DIAMOND TICKET CHAIRPERSON: Sue Kretz AUCTION DISMANTLE CHAIRPERSON: Ann Grisanti BAKING CHAIRPERSON: Sharon Drabek CO-CHAIR: Laurette Irwin GOSPA GALA COMMITTEE MEMBERS Gillian Barberich: Set up / Decorations Marvin Barberich: Clean up Sandy Bernstein: Business Manager Darryl Colosi: Clean up Jack & Sandy Cwyner: Baby Bootie Board/ Set Up Natalie Hoerner: Set up / Decorations Joe Hoerner: Clean up

Shannon Kilgore Chainey: Webpage Ginny Malloy: Basket Assembly Sydnie Perkins: Silent Auction/ Co-MC Lou Puleri: Reservations/ Setup Mary Schumer: Basket Assembly Frank Stucke: Cleanup Beverly Washburn: Basket Assembly/ Set up /Clean up

Gospa Village Inc. Gospa Gala Friday, October 27, 2023 EVENING AGENDA Cocktails, Seasonal Garden Vegetable Display Ticket/Silent Auction and Diamond Ticket Sales Music/Entertainment Co-Mistresses of Ceremonies Invocation Welcome

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. Dennis James – DJ Brass Debra Kilgore & Sydnie Perkins Father Dan Young Debra & Sydnie

Ticket Auction closes at 8:00 p.m. Silent Auction closes at 8:30 p.m. Diamond Tickets will be sold right up to Live Auction 7:45 – 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Sydnie Amy Betros Sydnie and Amy Debra Mr. Randy Moyer Amy Deb & Sydnie

Dinner/ Dessert Announcement of Door Prize Program Begins – Introduction of Guest Speaker Guest Speaker Diamond Ticket Drawing Live Auction Rules Live Auction Donation Match Closing Remarks MENU FOR THE EVENING Classic Chef Salad with Northern Italian Dressing Combination Dinner

Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs with red wine rosemary demi glaze Chicken Oscar Breaded Chicken Breasts topped with sweet crabmeat, fresh asparagus, and Hollandaise sauce Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes Assorted Rolls with Butter Fresh Brewed Coffee and Teas Dessert Chefs Choice Sliced Cake Coffee and Homemade Cookies will be served during the Live Auction

Thank You

Tony Cirelli—RMF Print Management Group, Inc. for donating the printing of our Invitations and Gala Programs this year.

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Donation Match

You can help us raise an additional $50,000! with online/mail-in donations

Donations will be matched up to $2,500/per donation of cash or stocks for a total of $25,000 by our Generous Sponsor

Your $10 donation becomes $20, a $50 donation becomes $100 Any amount will go a long way towards building house #8! Make your donation between October 1 – December 31 To make an online donation, use Venmo or mail checks payable to: Gospa Village Inc. Please indicate on your check “For Match” Mail to:

Gospa Village, Inc. P.O. Box 189, Orchard Park, NY 14127

Auction Rules and Information

TICKET AUCTION – Closes at 8:00 pm

Ticket sheets sell for $20 or three for $50. Each sheet contains 20-25 small individual tickets, a door prize ticket and master ticket. You must retain the master ticket to claim winning item. Each sheet contains a Door Prize ticket for the drawing of a catered dinner for 20 by Chef’s Restaurant. Deposit Door Prize tickets in the red containers provided at the auction room ticket-selling table. Winning ticket to be drawn during dessert. Winning tickets will be drawn and delivered to your table throughout the evening. You must present your Master Ticket to runner to receive item. (If you have misplaced this ticket you can see Pat Rozler in the auction room to look up your name and corresponding number at the conclusion of the auction.) Winners need not be present and arrangements for pickup will be made by the Auction Chair.

SILENT AUCTION – Closes at 8:30 pm

At registration you will be provided with a program. The back of the program has a number on it. This is your exclusive bid number for use in both Silent and Live Auctions. When placing your bid on the bid sheet located by the item, please note the following: Each item has a designated Opening Bid with specific Bid Increments as well as a Guaranteed Bid.

Opening Bid:

The first bid amount has been designated for each item. To start bidding on an item you may simply place your bid number next to this amount or you may choose to start the bid at a higher amount of your choosing. All bids following the Opening Bid amount must be in or exceed increments listed.

Bid Increments:

All bids must be made in the designated increments. If an item has a bid at $50 and bid increments are listed at $10, the next bid must be or exceed $60. You may exceed the $10 increment and place a bid at $65 or more. Each successive bid must be $10 or higher. Bids lower than the assigned increment will not be honored.

Guaranteed Bid Amount:

Each item is assigned a Guaranteed Bid amount. This amount provides the opportunity to be the secured winner of an item and avoid having to monitor where the current bid stands. Once a bid number has been written in as the Guaranteed Bid amount, the auction closes on this item and the bidder is the winner of the item. Sheets containing the names and number of the winners will be delivered to each table during the Live Auction. Venmo payment accepted upon winning bid confirmation with both Silent/ Live Auctions. Cashier payments only accepted at the end of the evening’s program.

LIVE AUCTION – Conducted at the conclusion of evening’s program

The Live Auction will commence immediately following the Guest Speaker and announcement of the diamond ticket winner. Spotters will be placed throughout the dining rooms. To place a bid you must raise your bid number when each new bid amount is announced by the auctioneers. Hold your bid number in the air until the auctioneer has acknowledged you and your bid. If you are the final winning Bidder, please hold your number high until the auctioneer has acknowledged you by announcing your bid number. You will then receive a yellow slip containing the name of the item, your bid number and final bid price. Please provide this slip to cashier at the conclusion of the auction. Our auctioneer will do his best to see and acknowledge all bids as they are placed. Feel free to signal a spotter if you feel the auctioneer is having difficulty spotting you. You may also signal and request that a spotter stand near your seat prior to the start of bidding on an item in which you are interested. Cashier will be located in the Auction Room. We accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa or Venmo. We do not accept Discover. Checks may be made payable to GOSPA VILLAGE, INC. Arrangements for pickup of extremely large items only may be made at time of Checkout. Please be patient. Items cannot be picked up until the conclusion of the Live Auction.

PLEASE NOTE ON YOUR PURCHASE AS TO THE INTENTION OF THE FUNDS, ie: dona�on, registra�on, raﬄe �x, golden �cket, etc

1. MysticCat Cruise for up to 49

Live Auction

Enjoy a fabulous time cruising Lake Erie with friends and family on the lovely MysticCat. Package also includes $250 in food for snacking during the cruise. Available Sunday through Thursday during the 2024 Season ONLY.

DONORS: Peter & Tracy Cromwell, Owners of MoondanceCat & MysticCat Cruises

VALUE: $1,100

2. Dinner for 10 Experience at Pacific Underground This is a fun and interactive dinner experience for 10 people. Enjoy a delicious charcuterie tray while sipping wine and receiving a cooking lesson from Chef Marleta Stansberry. You will be learning skills and tips while cooking your dinner! Dessert and coffee included with your meal. And we will be providing you with wine graciously donated by Jeff & Jane Kney.

DONORS: Frank Notaro, Marleta Stansberry, Owner & Chef of Pacific Underground and Jeff & Jane Kney

VALUE: $1,000

3. Dinner for 8 by Father Paul Seil An evening of laughs and hospitality. Fr. Paul will cook and serve a delicious meal for 8 at the Newman Center (North Campus) on a mutually convenient date. Expiration: October 1, 2024

DONOR: Fr. Paul Seil

VALUE: Absolutely PRICELESS!

4. Pig Roast at your location with 2-hour Sound/Live Music with DJ Brass A succulent Pig roasted at your site. Enough meat for 50+ guests. Also provided, 2 hours of sound system music accompanied by live trumpet or flute by DJ Brass.

DONORS: Steve’s Pig & Ox Roast (Marvin & Julia Barberich) DJ Brass – Dennis James

Value: $1,500

5. One Week Condo Stay – Sleeps up to 6 – Midnight Cove II, Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida One week stay in a beautiful 2nd floor condo, overlooking a lagoon and pool. Includes private access to the white sands of Siesta/Crescent Beach in Siesta Key, Florida. 2-bedrooms (King & twins) with 1.5 baths plus full sofa sleeper. Screened lanai, fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Linens and towels provided. 3-TVs with internet, grill area, covered parking, pool, fitness center, tennis courts, club house. Great shops and restaurants nearby. Dates based upon availability. EXPIRES 10/27/24

DONORS: Larry & Barbara Schaller

VALUE: $1,700

6. Out on the Town for 4 in Buffalo, NY – February 16-18, 2024 This wonderful package includes the following: 2 night stay at Embassy Suites Downtown (2 Rooms in a Corner Executive Suite) (Friday and Saturday evenings); $300 Gift Card to Bacchus; $200 Gift Card to Lucky Day Whiskey Bar; Brunch for 4 at Soho; 2 $50 Uber Gift Cards; 2 bottles of fine wine with 4 hand-painted wine glasses and chocolates; Four tickets to the Sunday, Feb. 18th 1:00pm performance of “Funny Girl” at Shea’s Performing Arts Center.

DONORS: Embassy Suites (Downtown), Patt Rozler, Lisa Kowal, Bacchus Wine Bar, Jeff & Jane Kney, Caroline Kirchmeyer, Frank & Maria Stucke, Ed & Debbie Kilgore

VALUE: $3,200

7. Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots Game – NEW YEARS’S EVE Sunday, December 31 at 1pm Here are 4 FABULOUS seats. They are Pepsi Club level outdoor undercover seats with full access to the private indoor Pepsi Club so you can choose to drink, dine and watch game inside. This club level includes exclusive concessions, private restrooms, comfortable seating and televisions. No worries about inclement weather! The outdoor seats are heated and located undercover in Section 209.

DONORS: Tony Cirelli of RMF Print Management Group, Inc. BEING AT THE GAME: PRICELESS!

VALUE: $2,000+

8. Autographed Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer Jerseys

It has become increasingly difficult to obtain autographed items from Buffalo Bills players. But we have managed to obtain two autographed Jerseys from our Safety Dynamic Duo. These jerseys are displayed in frames and ready to hang in your home or office.

DONORS: Jose Cruz’ & Jordan Poyer

VALUE: Priceless

We accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa or Venmo Payment for Live Auction items will be taken only after the Live Auction ends.

Madonna of the Streets, Inc. is Blessed to Announce the Creation of:

Our Lady of Hope Child Services

PROGRAMS:

Our Lady of Hope—Home School

Kids of the Kingdom—Summer Program

After School—Tutoring Programs OLH High School—Scholarships OLH College—Scholarships

Our Lady of Hope Child Services is Christ-centered and focused on helping at- risk children or young adults who are under the age of 21. P.O. Box 1094, Buffalo, NY 14215 716-894-4476 14

Supporting Our Lady of Hope Home School

In creating this book, the authors collaborated with the children of Our Lady of Hope Home School in Buffalo to find out what in nature they are grateful for. “Children, in their innocence, see the world full of wonder and awe, as we all should. Our hope and dream is to bring this miraculous feeling alive as we walk the Earth each day. In the ordinary, we find the extraordinary, if only we take the time to notice it, just as our children do.” — Authors Natalie Hoerner and Lisa Nowakowski

To purchase, please contact: Natalie Hoerner Natalie@gifts-of-gratitude.com $20/book All proceeds from the sale of the book go directly to the school.

Set an intention each day for 26 days, to find something you’re grateful for that corresponds with each letter of the alphabet. Spend quality time with your child(ren) looking and exploring throughout your day. At the end of the day, write together in the pages you’ll find at the end of the book.

In Appreciation

The 2023 Gospa Gala Committee expresses its sincere appreciation to the following for their generous donations and/or support. (Donations received as of program print date) Paula Abramo Ron & Sue Adamczak An Nails & Spa – Kate Stauffer Ark Digital – Sheila Khoury Arriba Tortilla – East Aurora Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant The Bar at Main & Hamlin – East Aurora Catherine Barberich Marvin & Julia Barberich – Steve’s Pig & Ox Beauty Organix -East Aurora Sandy Bernstein Bear Metal Works, Inc. – Barrett Price Tom & Kara Bestpitch Amy Betros Scott & Kathy Bieler Big Ditch Brewing Co. Mike Billoni Paul Billoni – Colvin Cleaners Dennis Bischof, Esq. Blue Eyed Baker – East Aurora Bomi Jewelers Valerie Burkhard Ann Capozzi Caramichi’s Bakery – Rick & Diane Serra Candace Carberry Salvatore Cardullo Mr. & Mrs. Charles Chiampou Sandy Cid Tony Cirelli - RMF Print Management Group, Inc. Tom, Luigi & Angela Collana - Tom & Luigi’s Taylor Shop Darryl & Angela Colosi James & Elaine Connolly Dominic & Peggy Corto - Corto’s Salons & Spas Lori Cosgrove Jason & Gretchen Craig Jessica Croce Peter & Tracy Cromwell, Owners - MoondanceCat & MysticCat Cruises Paul Culligan Thomas & Marlene Culligan Molly Cullinan Jack & Sandy Cwynar Curtiss Hotel Mary Daigler Jean Deardon The Deli – East Aurora Kelly Denz

John & Marianne Dietrick Carl & Cate DiNatale Mike Dotton – RL Dotton & Associates Marlene Doherty John C. Eberl – Eberl Iron Works, Inc. Embassy Suites – Downtown Buffalo Robert F. Fahey, Jr. Dennis Farrell Joseph Fitch – Fitch Fitness Solutions, LLC Dave & Kathy Fregellette Dr. Kevin & Janet Gibbons Tom and Mary Gilmartin Mary Jane Greene Dr. Michael & Ann Grisanti Jim & Bonnie Grubka Bill and Maryann Hall Barbara Haller Joe & Lindsay Haller Nicole Hamm Bob & Kathleen Hayes John & Karen Hazen Kathy Heavern Erin Hennessy Kathy Hennessy Joe & Natalie Hoerner Natalie Hoerner – Gifts of Gratitude Hogenkamp Optics Eileej Herlihy Sharon Hirsch Homegrown Kitchen – East Aurora Jim & Laurette Irwin Monica Irwin Jakubczak/Stark Dennis James - DJ Brass Greg & Sue Jantzi Mary Jarecki David & Viola Jenkins Mae Jeswald Johnny’s Meats, Inc. Mary Ann Jolls Neil & Ellen Kavanaugh Ken & Jackie Keppel Kevin & Michelle Keppel Kris Keppel Ed & Debbie Kilgore Pauline Kinecki Designs by Caroline Kirchmeyer - Caroline Kirchmeyer Kenneth & Deborah Kistner

In Appreciation Dave Knaus Ashley Kney – The Practice Buffalo Jeffrey & Ashley Kney Jeffrey & Jane Kney Liz Kontra Decki Dennis Krupski Emma Kueker Anna Lahood Anthony & Adriana Lamarca Lehigh Construction Group, Inc. Leo’s Pizzeria Becky Lesch Betsy Litzinger Mike & Joanne Liwicki Michelle Macey - Beauty Organix Diane Mack Ginny Malloy Mario’s Bistro & Brews – East Aurora Gary Masterson & Laurie Ireland William & Kathleen Mattar Durham & Valerie McCauley Brian & Deanna McDonald Bob & Marilyn McDonnell Jay & Mary McWatters Edward & Karen Mesanovic Robert & Cindy Mesanovic Eric & Meria Metaj - Seas Star Foods USA James Metz - Beauty Pools, Inc. Dianne Mezzadri Miranda Holdings – Ray Miranda Mister’s “just for fun” - E. Aurora North Star Tavern – East Aurora Frank Notaro “In Loving Memory of wife, Rosemarie Notaro” Paul & Cynthia Nowakowski Maureen O’Brien Bob & Terry O’Connor OnCore Golf – Steve Coulton Ron Pace Pacific Underground - Chef & Owner, Marleta Stansberry Samuel Panepento – Penny’s Home Services, Inc. Linda Paolini Karen Parysek & Bob Northway Patti Looney Photography Richard & Karen Penfold Pizza Del Aureo’s – East Aurora John & Barbara Popadick Fr. Bill Quinlivan

R-Salon Liz & James Raleigh Karen Rathman Margaret Rawski Del Reid - 26 Shirts Rick’s On Main John & Fran Ricotta - Mangia Ristorante & Caffe Rookies Sports Bar & Grill – East Aurora Roycroft Inn - East Aurora Patricia & Wayne Rozler The Rozler Volunteer Group Arthur Russ, Jr. Russell Salvatore – Salvatore’s Grand Hotel & Russell’s Steaks, Chops & More Sanderson Wealth Management – Timothy Domino Charlie Sauers & Tama Gresco-Sauers Larry & Barbara Schaller David & Jill Schlee Peter & Annabella Schlee Deacon Steve & Mary Schumer Fr. Paul Seil Gary & Judy Smith St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy Missionaries Tim & Ellen Snyder Dorothy Soda Bill & Cindy Stachowski Donna Stachowski Jeffrey Stanes Steinwachs Family Foundation Frank & Maria Stucke Matt & Teresa Stucke Sandra Sutter Matthew & Liza Taylor Donald & Keirstin Tiburzi Douglas Turner - SD Creations Jeff & Teri Van Remmen Tony & Maria Vilardo Village Togs John & Kathy Wabick Bob & Candie Ward - Living Logs! Chainsaw Carvings Beverly Washburn Patricia Wasp Wayland Brewing Co. Neil & Judith Whalen West Herr Automotive Group Robert & Leslie Wilson

is Proud to Support

Toys! Toys! Toys! St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy Christmas Toy Drive 2023 20 has already begun! Each year St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy provides Christmas presents to approximately 5,000 children living in the inner city of Buffalo. This year our need is greater than ever.

Won’t you help us this year by donating a new toy for a child newborn to 17 years of age?

Tell your friends, relatives and employers! Collect new toys and bring them to St. Luke’s by December 12th or contact the Mission at 894-4476. If you are interested in participating and want us to do the shopping, please consider making a monetary donation to the toy giveaway. Checks may be mailed to: St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, Attn: Toy Collection P.O. Box 448 Buffalo, NY 14215

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Build Promise — Shelter for Homelesss Men

Build Promise Creating a nexus for change

BUILDPROMISE.COM Stuart Harper, President sharper@buildpromise.com 716-310-0851 Nancy Langer, Director of Operations and Advancement nlanger@buildpromise.com 716-984-5146

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Goals

 Remove barriers to access to services –

integrate existing, successful programs through partnerships. More than ten partners in health, mental health, literacy and social programs are on board.

 Respond to the crisis for emergency shelter  ReFresh spot - Provide access to showers and laundry to those “housing insecure” like people sleeping in cars.

Social Entrepreneurship initiative – opportunity for people who want to work in the trades to gain experience during the construction of this building. Sustainability – through an exciting partnership, integrate geo-thermal and solar energy.

Special thanks to:

William H. and Jane Greene III

Build Promise is undertaking a $6 million capital campaign to fund the project.

Thank you all for sharing your special talents to make this event a success

Special thanks to our fabulous bakers:

Amy Betros

Randy Moyer

Tony Cirelli

Keith Leonard & the Global Group

Linda Herr

St. Luke’s Missionaries

Dennis Krupski

The Gospa Gala Committee

Angela Colosi, Sharon Drabek, Ann Grisanti, Joanne Heimiller, Laurette Irwin, Vi Jenkins, Diane Kerr, Ashley Kney, & Beverly Washburn

Kevin Magner

The Rozler Volunteer Group

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Maureen’s Flower Market

All of our Generous Volunteers

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Thank you for all you do for the Western New York community!

May Our Lord continue to guide you and bless your works of mercy!

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The Holy Face Ministry is a ministry founded on the message of Divine Mercy contained in Holy Scripture and revealed to St. Faustina Kowalska. Our members strive to live this message by trusting in Jesus and showing mercy to others. In the Holy Face of Jesus, we see His unfathomable love and mercy for us. Through Corporal and Spiritual works of mercy, our mission is to reach out to others by word, deed, and prayer as we encourage them to trust in God’s merciful love. We pray with and for the suffering, sick and the dying and for the Holy Souls in purgatory. We also focus on spreading the message of Divine Mercy and growth in holiness through our Days of Reflection. We strive to do all this through the virtues of humility and obedience, offering everything for the greater glory of God and the salvation of souls.

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