Central Office
1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk NY 14048
Phone 716-366-2306 Fax 716-366-4738
Office Hours Monday thru Friday 9 am to 4 pm
General Email: allarewelcome@thelordsvineyard3.com
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Satellite Office
165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, NY 14136
Located in the school building. Park behind the church, come up the walkway between the church and the double car garage, turn right and enter through the wooden doors under the awning.
Phone: 716-934-2233
Office Hours: Thursday & Friday 9 am to 4 pm
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The Lord's Vineyard, N. Chautauqua Co., Diocese of Buffalo, NY
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the oldest church in The Lord's Vineyard Family of Parishes, will celebrate its 175th anniversary this year.
In 1850, Bishop Timon of Buffalo canonically instituted Saint Mary Assumption Parish on Second Street between Plover and Robin Streets in Dunkirk. From that day onward, the Eucharist has been celebrated daily for 175 years in our Dunkirk-Fredonia community. What a blessing from God for all the past and present parishioners of The Lord's Vineyard!
On Sunday, September 14, at 3 pm, there will be a special Eucharistic celebration at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, with Bishop Michael Fisher in attendance. Incidentally, on September 14, we will celebrate 50 years as a combined parish of St. Mary's and Sacred Heart. A formal dinner will follow at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Hall in Silver Creek. All parishioners of The Lord's Vineyard Family of Parishes are encouraged to circle the date of September 14 on their calendars so that all can attend the Mass and celebrate with us! Forms are available in the bulletin to sign up for the dinner. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Hello Parishioners and Families of The Lord’s Vineyard Family of Parishes! My name is Kiera Krestic, and I’m honored to introduce myself as your new Director of Religious Education and Youth Minister.
I’m very excited to get to know everyone in this vibrant Catholic community. To share a bit about myself: I grew up in Alden, New York, and have since lived in Hamburg and now Springville. My journey in ministry began about seven years ago, shortly after graduating from Chesterton Academy of Buffalo.
One of my greatest passions is singing! I started serving in music ministry, cantoring at Masses for my former parish. One Sunday, after singing at Mass, the Youth Minister asked if anyone felt called to teach faith formation. That moment opened the door to four years of mentoring and preparing 9th and 10th graders for Confirmation. Since then, I’ve been blessed to serve the Church in a variety of ways such as leading praise and worship for Masses and prayer services, helping run Vacation Bible School, and assisting in planning and running middle and high school retreats. Most recently, I co-founded a young adult women’s group called Magdalene, which has brought together over 70 women from various areas throughout the Buffalo region together to join in a blossoming, faith-filled community.
I’m grateful for all the ways God has invited me to serve His Church, and I feel deeply called and prepared for this next chapter – walking with you and your families in faith and formation.
If you have any questions for me about the future of faith formation and youth ministry at The Lord’s Vineyard Parish Family, please feel free to reach out! You can contact me at kkrestic@thelordsvineyard3.com. I look forward to getting to know this faith community as we learn to walk with Christ together!
Grape Festival Bake Sale
Front Lawn at
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
165 Central Ave
Silver Creek, NY 14136
Sunday, September 14th
from 8am - noon on the front lawn
From August 4–8, The Lord's Vineyard Center for Catholic Faith and Formation, (formerly St. Hyacinth’s school) was filled with energy, laughter, and faith as The Lord’s Vineyard hosted True North Bible Camp. This special week welcomed 24 campers, who dove into fun and meaningful activities designed to help them learn how they can trust Jesus in their everyday lives. With the help of 30 incredible volunteers, including 12 junior leaders, the camp ran smoothly and joyfully. The junior leaders were especially valuable—not only were they a huge help with daily activities, but they also truly engaged with the campers and had a great time themselves. Each day was packed with songs, games, crafts, and skits that brought the Bible lessons to life in a fun and memorable way. The campers laughed, learned, and built friendships, while deepening their understanding of faith and trust in Jesus. It was a joyful and spirit-filled week that left a lasting impression on everyone involved. A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing volunteers who made True North Bible Camp such a wonderful success! Your time, energy, and joyful spirit helped create a welcoming, memorable, and faith-filled environment for our campers.
The information in the pdf documents below were presented at the meeting on July 30th.
If you have any questions, please contact the
Central Office.
Town Hall Meeting
Central Office Advantages
Parish Expenses
Active Parishioners by Age
Shared Services by Percentage
Financial Information
Why Haven’t We Been Told What Our Parish Owes in the CVA Bankruptcy Settlement?
Many parishioners have asked why we haven’t shared how much each parish in The Lord’s Vineyard will be responsible for as part of the Diocese of Buffalo’s bankruptcy settlement related to the Child Victims Act (CVA).
The reason is simple: Fr. Bob has been actively engaged in conversations with the Diocese, advocating for lower assessments for some of our parishes based on financial hardship and other factors. His goal is to make sure that the contributions asked of our parishes are as fair and manageable as possible.
As soon as we receive official information, we will share it with all parishioners. We understand the importance of transparency and will keep you informed every step of the way.
St. Francis High School now offers busing for Dunkirk & Fredonia students. Click on the logo to be directed to St. Francis High School webpage or call 716-627-1200.
Grief Support Group ~ is a caring group of people who walk you through one of life’s most difficult experiences – the loss of a loved one.
The group will meet on the following Mondays, April 22; May 6, 20; June 2, 16, 30; from 6:30 pm – 8 pm in the Central Office Conference Room at Holy Trinity.
If you are interested in attending the group, please call the Holy Trinity office at 716-366-2306 and we will arrange for facilitator Dick Rodriguez to contact you.
No matter your present status in the Catholic Church;
No matter your current family or marital situation;
No matter your personal history, age, background, race or color;
No matter your own self-image or self-esteem;
You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at the family of Parishes in The Lord's Vineyard.
