Upcoming Events
Wednesday October 12, 2026 - Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Class
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm in The Church - Dave Topor - Instructor
Sunday, October 18 2026 - Family Catechesis - Guest Speaker: Deacon Michael Katilus
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm in the Church (Mass follows at 2:00 pm)
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm in The Church - Dave Topor - Instructor
Sunday, October 18 2026 - Family Catechesis - Guest Speaker: Deacon Michael Katilus
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm in the Church (Mass follows at 2:00 pm)
From the Director's Chair
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August 1, 2026
Happy Anniversary! It is incredible how fast this “year of firsts” has passed by. On April 30, we celebrated the 8thyear anniversary of the passing of Norm Paolini Jr. and the 1st year anniversary of the passing of Amy Betros, our beloved Co-Founders and Co-Directors. It was a beautiful tribute to two amazing people. On August 1, we celebrated the 32nd Anniversary of the start of St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. It has been 32 years since Norm and Amy began to live out their vision of providing love and assistance to God’s poor. With 5 other people, they began to carry out the Works of Mercy, and with God’s grace, people were cared for and lives were transformed. And today, again by the grace of God, 9 missionaries and an army of volunteers and supporters continue to move that vision forward and continue to help God’s poor and abandoned. God’s blessings, graces, love and mercy continue to flow and the Works of Mercy continue. I felt it would be a good time to look at some of what God has accomplished over the past year (August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026) at St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. As I was compiling these numbers, I was overcome with just how tremendously good God is. Without Him, none of this would be possible. During this past year, through the goodness of God, and with your help, St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy has:
And during the holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter)
I am so grateful to God for His continued blessings on and His faithfulness to St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. And I am so grateful to all our Associate Missionaries, all our volunteers and all our benefactors who help make it possible to continue to move forward the vision and mission of Norm and Amy: to care for and serve God’s poor and abandoned with love, mercy and compassion! Jesus I Trust In You! Dennis Gilhooley, Director If you would like to help us continue this ministry, please click the button below... |
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Latest happenings in and around St. Luke's!
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Jesuit Students Volunteer at St. Luke's On Friday, October 2 we had a group of Jesuit Students from Puerto Rico and Baltimore spend a couple of hours with us making sandwiches for our Dining Room and for our Good Shepherd Sandwich Ministry. They were in town for a Volleyball Tournament and were staying with Canisius. They brought all of the fixings for the sandwiches and then provided all the labor. They assembled and bagged over 400 sandwiches. God is so good. We are so grateful for this very kind and generous service. |
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Volunteers - a true blessing from God
Everyday, St. Luke's Mission of Mercy performs the works of mercy through the grace of God, the support of our benefactors and the efforts of our many faithful volunteers. This past week we were blessed with teams of volunteers from Greene & Associates, Five Star Bank and Nichols School. The teams from Greene & Associates and Five Star Bank worked in our dining room helping to prepare and serve meals. The team from Nichols School worked in our church helping us to store some items and then up in the school working with the students in Our Lady of Hope Home School, We are so grateful to all of our volunteers for all they do for St. Luke's and for God's poor. |
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Zion UCC feeds the hungry
Zion United Church of Christ in Tonawanda, NY made hundreds of sandwiches for delivery to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy this past Saturday (September 19). What a blessing this donation was! The sandwiches will be used to supplement our daily meal served in our dining room and to help in our daily sandwich ministry served from our Good Shepherd Residence. God is so good. We are so grateful to Pastor Elizabeth, the team of sandwich volunteers and all of Zion UCC for their beautiful example of living the gospel of Jesus. You are all such a blessing to us and to God's poor. |
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School Days, School Days
Wednesday, September 9 was the first day of school for Our Lady of Hope Home School at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy. The students and teachers were all ready to get to work toward another fun and successful school year. It is such a blessing to see our young people excited about school and to provide them the opportunity to receive a solid education. Please pray for our teachers and students as they embark on the 2026-2027 Academic Year. |
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West Herr NY and Christmas in August
West Herr NY Corporation paid St. Luke's a visit on Tuesday, August 18 to drop off over 400 new toys for us to use in our New Toy Drive for children this Christmas. This program provides boxes of new toys for over 2000 children. This is only possible by the grace of God through the generosity of so many good people and companies like West Herr NY. Our resident "Mrs. Claus" of the toy give away was moved to tears by the incredible generosity and kindness of this donation. She knows first hand how many children will have a merrier Christmas because of it. God is so good. Again, our sincerest thanks to West Herr NY for helping to make this coming Christmas so special for so many children! God bless them all! |
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Get Involved!
Volunteers are a critical partner in ministering to the homeless and hurting in our community! If you are interested in volunteering, please check out the opportunities listed on this website. We hope you will find a great sense of satisfaction in partnering with St. Luke’s. Your gift also makes a difference! Consider donating to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy today. |
How can you help? 1. Donate today to feed those in most need. Click the donate button below. 2. Volunteer. Consider volunteering in the Kitchen or Mission Mall during the week from 10am-2pm. Saturdays are currently popular and there's a need at other times. Volunteers, please call Karen Garigen at 716-625-6174. God bless! |
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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. May God bless you always! |
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THANK YOU
for your support. Your gift helps us continue serving others.
WHAT WE DO (The Works of Mercy)
Feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, shelter the homeless, clothe the naked, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, bury the dead.
We need you, today!
Rising prices hurt everyone, but the poor suffer the most. The number of people coming for food and meals each day has increased. We now serve an average of 400 meals per day (Mon-Sat). As costs for food, kitchen supplies, utilities and fuel rise, it directly impacts our expenses at St. Luke's.
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Community volunteers groups make a big difference! Employee work days from places like M&T bank, Lawley Insurance, National Grid and others come to lend a hand in feeding the hungry!
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We are so thankful to corporations who run drives. They give their employees and customers a chance to donate. Donations of diapers and baby formula to our baby room, food for the pantry, school supplies, and so much more! We appreciate your kindness and generosity. ♥️
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Here's an idea! Buffalo Black Nurses Association picked a theme and collected hygiene items for women.
What can you do?
What can you do?
