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October Full of Surprises at RTLC by Mike Gilhooly 10-23-2006 Webmaster ResponseToLoveCenter.org If there was ever any doubt God is at work at the Response to Love Center, the month of October caused a rapid evaporation of that misconception. October started out as just another fall season. On Tuesday October 10th the center was closed in honor of Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska Foundress of the Felician Order that runs the RTLC. We celebrated that day by taking a day trip to Mount Saviour Monastery just south of Corning NY. The day was a chance for our team leaders to relax, reflect and recharge in a spirit of union with God and nature. The day started with Mass in our Chapel at 7:30am followed by breakfast that included Quiche made by Robert that was outstanding. All 12 of us piled into 3 caravans and were off. Sister Johnice set up travel packs of goodies and water. The ride was breathtaking as the leaves were at peak change for most of the trip. Arriving at the Monastery we were greeted by the Monks that run the facility. We were in time for the noon prayer that we attended. The trip included a planned leaders meeting that was held in the conference hall at the Monastery. Mount Saviour is in the southern tier hills and the views are spectacular. After the meeting we had the opportunity to wander around and enjoy the grounds and had time for personal intentions and prayer. While walking around I came across 3 donkeys. I was near a gate that opened up to a grazing field. As I got close to the gate the donkeys noticed me and came running across the field towards me. I was interested in taking their photo and this was a great opportunity to do so. They had a different idea; this gate is where the Monks bring the apple mash to them to eat as a treat while seasonal cider is made. I of course didn't have any of this mash to offer the donkeys and they weren't happy with me at all. They started to spit and bark at me then went off and rolled in a dry mud patch and riled up a whole bunch of dust. I saw that as a demonstration of my own stubborn and bullheaded ways and how foolish it must appear to others and God. We then attended the 3pm prayers. We departed and stopped in Dansville for dinner at the 76 Truckstop. This was a most enjoyable day that really allowed us the opportunity to jell as a team. Little did we know how beneficial that would be.
Oct 2006 Continued... Just 2 days later The Response to Love Center would be required to step up and serve more people that ever! On October 12th a surprise fall snow storm hit Buffalo causing power outages and put people in our area into a state of national disaster. The electric service for 90% of Buffalo residents was lost and food was spoiling fast. The power at the center was also lost and we too were at risk of loosing thousands of dollars worth of food in our freezers. The weekend of the 14th and 15th was spent trying to secure a backup power source to save our food. Thru the determination and persistence of Sister Johnice and Robert Sprague our business manager we contacted FEMA on Monday morning. At 10pm Monday the Army Corps of Engineers came to access the centers needs and assigned a 35KW diesel generator to save our food. The generator was installed, up and running at 3:45am on Tuesday morning. Before engaging the generator we noticed our big walk-in freezer where the majority of our perishable food is stored was at 29°F, we were within hours of ruined food. Sister Johnice was in her element, once we were up and running Sister was figuring out ways to share the good fortune. I took a trip to the WNY Food Bank with Sister and two representatives from FEMA. They were on a quest to provide generators to other organizations that needed power to assist the public in various parts of Buffalo also affected by the disaster. Our kitchen was open extended hours all week long offering a warm meal for both lunch and dinner, and then in addition providing a bagged lunch to take home. The bagged lunch program continued for hundreds of people and families on both Saturday and Sunday. Our superior kitchen staff also set up and prepared take-out meals for shut-ins and because meals-on-wheels were unable to prepare their own meals we helped them also. I would like to thank National Grid for delivering a couple truck loads of fresh and frozen foods to help feed the hundreds of people showing up. Also Tyson Foods for a load of fresh ham to make the sandwiches we were giving as a take out. Also the WNY Food Bank for stepping up with dry Ice to save our frozen foods from defrosting faster, and additional food, juices and cookies to add to our take-out lunch bags. We are now preparing for Thanksgiving and all that brings. Your support is appreciated and you are always invited to "Come and See" how God blesses everyone associated with this amazing mission of Love.

Special Mention of 2 Corporate Donors by Mike Gilhooly 07-24-2006 Webmaster ResponseToLoveCenter.org Starbucks Walden Ave This morning I took Sr. Johnice on my Monday run to pick up corporate donations. Monday morning I go to Starbucks on Walden Ave in Cheektowaga to pick up the pastries, bagels and goodies that they didn't sell last week. The Starbucks stores in the Cheektowaga and WNY area bring all this food to the store on Walden for us to pick up weekly. The desserts are used at our dining site and make the meals served there extra special for our clients and the people we feed every day. We usually get 5 or more bags of food to distribute. This morning Sr. Johnice wanted to join me and personally thank the manager and crew that treat us so well every week. She even walked out with a Blackberry-Green Tea Latae' . We would like to extend a HUGE Thank You and ask you to remember Starbucks when the need for a coffee comes around!

North Eastern Uniforms Cheektowaga We then went to Benbro Dr in Cheektowaga to the North Eastern Uniforms and Equipment Store to drop off some donated aprons. North Eastern Uniforms has offered to silk screen the Response To Love Center logo on the aprons at no charge. While we were there and Sr. Johnice was talking I noticed Kris (Operations Manager) taking down from a display a bunch of white lab coats. She was donating them to the center in addition to more kitchen clothing we need! Talk about generous! If you or your organization need uniforms this is the place to go! Fast friendly service with a flare for perfection. 88 Benbro Drive in Cheektowaga you can visit their website at: http://www.neuniforms.com

2 New GED Graduates From "Sisters School" by Mike Gilhooly 06-20-2006 Webmaster ResponseToLoveCenter.org It is with great pleasure I can report RTLC "Sisters School" has had two new graduates. The classes currently have a waiting list for enrollment and it's no wonder, "Coming to class here has been a blessing, I feel so at home here." said Tracy Thomas. " The teachers and staff really care about our success and I look forward to coming everyday." Tracy Thomas was notified June 12th of his successful passing and competition of the GED course. He was presented with a completion certificate and graduation gifts and best wishes by his teacher Terry and Sr. Johnice on June 14th at the center. Tracy also known to his friends as Lamont (his middle name) is pursuing his dream of self-employment as a freelance photographer. As a side note at this years Broadway Market festival Tracy took some awesome photos. Congratulations to you Tracy!

Teacher Terry Pagano and Graduate Tracy "Lamont" Thomas

Congratulations also go out to Unikka Sommerville on completing the required GED course and Graduating from "Sisters School" A certificate of completion and gifts from Sr. Johnice were presented today at a summer pizza and chicken wing party held at the RTLC lower hall. " She is an inspiration to the other students" said Terry Pagano, Unikka's teacher. "This is a testament to the work she has done." Unikka has plans to attend Erie Community College next semester! Congratulations. In addition Sr. Johnice announced that upon completion of the "Sisters School" GED course, a limited number of jobs await! There are currently 4 additional students preparing for the final stages of testing and graduation.

Graduate Unikka Sommerville, Sr. Johnice and Teacher Terry Pagano

A Leg Up On Health Care For the Poor; Thanks To A Senator And A Nun By Glenn Gramigna 06-02-2006 As reported on www.politicsNY.net It all began with a dream first nurtured by a dedicated nun and then enthusiastically embraced by a world famous politician. The result is that thousands of destitute clients of the Response to Love Center will get a leg up on achieving better health with a little help from Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, IBM, and Independent Health. “This started about three years ago when the Americorps program, which is a great help to us at our Center, was in danger of being cut,” recalls Sister Mary Johnice Rzadiewicz. “So I took a trip to Washington to lobby for Americorp and had a meeting with Senator Clinton in her office. She told me that her husband had been a strong supporter of Americorp when he was president and that she would support it too. But, more than that, we started a journey in faith together which led to her coming to our Center last Monday.” Sister Johnice shared her vision of an electronic record system that would keep track of the medical histories and needs of her clients with Senator Clinton.” “I called it, ‘Your Picture of Health,” she reports. “I got the idea from what I read about the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Many of the victims of that tragedy couldn't remember what medicines they were supposed to be taking or what their medical histories were because of the trauma they had experienced. So I felt we needed an electronic data base to keep track of them. Senator Clinton was very enthusiastic about the idea from the beginning. She immediately said she wanted to help.” Still, a promise of financial aid alone wasn’t enough for Sister Johnice, a dedicated disciple of India’s Mother Theresa. “A Shepherdess For The Poor... Come And See” “We prayed together and I asked her to be a shepherdess for the poor. I quoted Mother Theresa who used to tell people who wanted to help, ‘Don’t just send money. Come and see,” Sister Johnice remembers. “So I said to Senator Clinton, ‘Come and see.’ She promised me she would come to our Center within 90 days to come and see for herself and she did just that.” Senator Clinton spent three hours at the Response to Love Center on Kosciuszko St. last week, meeting with Sister Johnice and her staff as well as the Center’s clients. She also met with Michael Guerinot of IBM and Dr. Michael Cropp, the CEO and president of Independent Health. IBM is donating six computers to the program which will be used to teach people how to chart their best possible course within our health system. Independent Health will work with the Center’s staff and clients to develop “Your Picture of Health.” Also donating materials is Prentice Office Supplies. The program will be housed in Response to Love’s new Wellness Center. Sister Johnice and Senator Clinton are hoping that their new program will serve as a model for hundreds of similar program to aid health care programs for the poor nation wide. Of course, if Senator Clinton becomes president in 2008, she’ll be in a good position to make sure that happens. Like just about everyone else, Senator Clinton seemed transformed by her visit to Response to Love. “The Senator seemed very relaxed and happy to be here,” says Sister Johnice. “She met many of our volunteers and thanked them for being here and doing what they are doing. Of course, we wanted to thank her for coming. It was an occasion of great joy and simplicity. There was no politics involved in this at all. It is simply something we are all doing to help the poor. We have a sign outside our building which says, ‘I came. I saw. I responded.’ People come here and they are never the same afterwards because God is here. That’s true of our 110 volunteers and I believe it was true of Senator Clinton.” “You Have Done Well... Come Into My Kingdom!” As for Sister Johnice, her mission remains as clear as it always was. “I believe that God has given me this sometimes difficult assignment to help the poor,” she notes. “I want to do everything I can so I can say someday in His presence, ‘I have fulfilled your call to service.’ And then He will hopefully say, ‘You have done well. Come into My kingdom.”

New GED Graduate March 21 2006 by Mike Gilhooly 03-21-2006 Webmaster ResponseToLoveCenter.org It was a very happy day at the Response To Love Center today as we had the pleasure of presenting the "Sisters School" latest graduate a special commemorative plaque, gifts and our absolute best wishes for a bright future. Sarah Johnson has completed the course and passed her GED tests. Sarah Johnson was given a loud round of applause and congratulations by her fellow students now numbering about 45 currently enrolled in the RTLC Sisters School program. Sarah said she is looking forward to starting work soon and is obviously very proud of herself as she should be. She has been and will continue to be an inspiration for the other students that attended class with her.

ANOTHER NEW GRADUATE! From left to right GED Teacher Catlin Denecke / Graduate Sarah Johnson / RTLC Executive Director Sr. Johnice / RTLC Business Manager Bob Sprague

Press Release March 21 2006 by Mike Gilhooly 03-21-2006 Webmaster ResponseToLoveCenter.org The Broadway Market is hosting the Easter Holiday Kickoff 2006 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on Friday, March 31, 2006. Led by Executive Director Dick Fronczak and the Broadway Market Board of Directors, the focus is on a response to people on Buffalo's East Side. Once again WGRZ Weatherman Kevin O'Connell will be the Master of Ceremonies. The list of invited guests includes political officials, community activists, church leaders and representatives from many local grassroots organizations and agencies. Everyone is invited to join this great event! This year's event is in celebration of 20 years of service of the Response to Love Center. It is in this center that people are fed, clothed and educated. In the dining room over 16,000 meals are served throughout the year and the food pantry provided in excess of 22,000 pounds of food. Clothing and house wares are sold at bargain prices in the thrift shops. The GED and computer training classes finished the first year of operation in August 2005, with a number of students receiving their diplomas, two of whom have commenced studies at Erie Community College. Although there have been serious cutbacks in funding, Sister Mary Johnice, Felician Sister and Director of the Center, remains optimistic. Believing in the Mission God has given her, Sister Johnice declared "That with God on our side and the willing hands and hearts of the Felician Sisters Team, Mercy Sister, volunteers, youth groups, we will continue our ministry to the people on the East Side." In a week long Journey of Togetherness, the Broadway Market and Saint Adalbert's Response to Love Center will provide volunteers to aid in the fundraising efforts. Donations can be made to benefit the Response To Love Center as you visit the Broadway Market. Come and join our Journey of Togetherness at the Broadway Market.

Click Here to Visit the Broadway Market Website Click here to listen to a radio interview I did with Chris Byrd from WNYM Internet Radio about the Broadway Market and the East Side in General.

Press Release March 1 2006 by Mike Gilhooly 03-01-2006 Webmaster ResponseToLoveCenter.org This is a copy of a press release to be distributed to local news outlets in the month of March 2006; ADVOCATE FOR BUFFALO’S POOR TO RECEIVE THE SILVER HELMET AWARD, AMVETS’ HIGHEST HONOR Sister Mary Johnice is receiving national recognition for her service to military veterans, who account for about 30 percent of Buffalo’s poor BUFFALO, N.Y., March 01, 2006 ? Sister Mary Johnice may be best known for her work helping the poor on Buffalo’s east side. As founder and director of St. Adalbert’s Response to Love Center, www.ResponseToLoveCenter.org the Catholic nun has provided food, shelter and counseling services to thousands of Buffalo residents who need help after losing jobs, friends and family. What’s not as well known, however, is Sister Johnice’s work on behalf of military veterans, many of whom have extraordinary difficulties making the transition to back to civilian life after completing their service. She estimates that as many as 30 percent of the poor and downtrodden she encounters at St. Adalbert’s Response to Love Center are military veterans. “When they come back, they’re so lost,” she said. “You see them walking around aimlessly. They often feel rejected and they don’t know where to turn. But here we try to make them feel valuable. We tell them, ‘Thank you for being there for us. Thank you for fighting for our country and our freedom.’” AMVETS, for its part, is thanking Sister Johnice for her service to veterans by providing her with the organization’s Silver Helmet Award, its highest honor, in the rehabilitation category of the 49th annual awards competition. “Many people are not aware of what Sister Johnice does on a daily basis to help veterans,” said Edward Kemp, AMVETS national commander. “We think she’s a role model who is deserving of national recognition. She is an inspiration to all of us.” Sister Johnice will receive the Silver Helmet Award at an April 1st awards banquet at the Hilton Mark Center Hotel in Alexandria, Va., where she will join three other 2006 Silver Helmet honorees in four categories of service. They include Rep. Robert Filner (D-Calif.), a senior member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Congressional Category); Richard A. Behrenhausen, former president and CEO of the McCormick Tribune Foundation, one of the nation’s largest charitable trusts (Americanism Category); and Leo P. Morgan, a longtime AMVETS volunteer from Lancaster, Pa. (AMVETS Member of the Year). Past recipients of Silver Helmet Awards include President Harry S. Truman, Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kan.), Secretary of State Colin Powell and Pope John Paul II. Sister Johnice feels an intense empathy toward our nation’s veterans. “My father and brother were both veterans,” she said. “I realized the dedicated spirit they had for our country. I feel that spirit, too. And when I see a veteran, I have the same love and dedication for the men and women who fought for our country.” Sister Johnice’s father, John Joseph, served in the Navy in World War II, while her brother, also named John, served in the Army in Vietnam. “He survived Vietnam, but he was wounded and received a purple heart,” she said. Sister Johnice provides a variety of services to veterans through St. Adalbert’s Response to Love Center, including flu shots, counseling services, holiday meals and referrals to homeless shelters. Sister Johnice also reminds veterans of her commitment to them with a photo of the Vietnam memorial, which hangs in her office. “It really calls attention,” she said, “especially to veterans who come to our building. I feel the supportive presence in that picture for them.” And veterans need everyone’s support, she said. Many return from service only to find difficulties obtaining healthcare or other services, which they need to restore their health and reintegrate into society. “I wouldn’t say people take our veterans for granted,” she said. “But I’m not sure they have an understanding of who a veteran is and what a veteran does. They need to reflect on their service and how they lay down their lives for all of us, our freedom and our country.” Veterans, Sister Johnice said, are people like Robert Piwko, a Vietnam veteran who has volunteered his time at the St. Adalbert’s for the past eight years, becoming something like a right hand man to Sister Johnice and other staff members at the facility. When Sister Johnice met Piwko eight years ago, she said, he was in bad shape, not only carrying the scars of war, but the personal tragedy of having to put his wife into a nursing home. “He had lost his self esteem,” she said. “He went through a lot of trauma and he didn’t know where he fit in society.” Today, however, Piwko is a new man. “He comes here on a daily basis and helps us without fail,” Sister Johnice said. “I think he has regained his esteem, his self image.” Everything Sister Johnice and her staff at St. Adalbert’s Response to Love Center do is aimed at helping people who need help. “We have special dinners for them,” she said, adding, “If they feel rejected, we’re the place where they come to be accepted.” Sister Johnice established St. Adalbert’s Response to Love Center in 1985, following the closure of St. Adalbert’s elementary school, where she worked as a Religion Teacher and Pastoral Associate. Initially a soup kitchen, the Center eventually developed a variety of compassionate programs to assist those in need, while encouraging them to become more self-sufficient. But her efforts to help people extend far beyond the Buffalo area. In the aftermath of the World Trade Center tragedy, she traveled to Ground Zero where she served as a chaplain and counselor to rescue workers and families. She has also helped other non-profit organizations. And during a recent trip to Washington D.C., she helped restore federal funding for AmeriCorps, a network of local, state, and national service programs, which connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. Sister Johnice has many accolades. In May 2002, she received the AMVETS Erie County Council Citizen of the Year Award. She was inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame in Buffalo in March of 2004, and in May of that same year she received the City of Buffalo Empowerment Award. She entered the Felician Sisters and began her studies at Villa Maria College in 1964. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and later studied at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary where she received a Master’s Degree in Moral Pastoral Ministry. She has also spearheaded several neighborhood programs, including Crime Watch, United Citizens’ Organizing and Senior Citizen Involvement. AMVETS, for its part, is the only veterans’ service organization that represents members of every branch of the military, including the National Guard and Reserve, regardless of when or where they served. A leader since 1944 in preserving the freedoms secured by America's Armed Forces, AMVETS provides support for veterans and the active military in procuring their earned entitlements as well as community services that enhance veterans’ quality of life. More information on AMVETS can be found at www.amvets.org.

National Right To Life March 2006 by Mike Gilhooly 01-23-2006 Webmaster ResponseToLoveCenter.org A group of more than 200 people including myself and Sister Johnice from the Buffalo Diocese traveled to Washington DC to participate in the 33rd annual Right To Life March. This included a Mass at the Immaculate Heart National Basilica also in Washington. This entire weekend which included the journey to our Nations Capitol was a most moving spiritual journey. I was amazed by the unity in spirit and the power of numbers of people doing Gods work in the most basic way, standing up for what is right and being surrounded with the Holy Spirit. Our trip was blessed with exceptionally good weather for traveling and marching. I was most impressed with the numbers of youth marching and the level of interest in fighting this modern day Holocaust. 1/3 of the generation born after 1973 has been destroyed by the scourge of legal homicide in the mothers womb. This has to stop. For a pictures of the Mass and our participation in the march visit our new website www.WNYProLife.org

Congratulations Sr. Johnice, Recipient of the 2006 Diocesan Union of Holy Name Societies Jakob Mueller Memorial Pro-Life Award Presented January 8, 2006

Christmas Season 2005 by Mike Gilhooly 12-25-2005 Webmaster ResponseToLoveCenter.org Christmas Day 2005 has gone down as one of the most memorable Christmas Seasons I have ever had. This is the first time I experienced Christmas Response To Love Center style. It starts off with receiving literally tons of food and toys the weeks preceding the entire holiday season. This is followed by accepting applications for people and families needing food, personal care items and toys for their children. I watched as volunteers and Sisters from the Felician and Mercy orders set up the strategic planning for a very organized series of food and toy distributions, two major meals including goodie bag and additional gift giveaways, a student pizza party including a raffle and Christmas carol sing-along, all this while continuing the regular services offered daily at the Center. I can't help to be overwhelmed by the loving attitude offered by; Students from Canisus, St. Gregory the Great, Blessed Sacrament, St. Mary's and many others came and helped load, unload, take upstairs take downstairs, clean-up and so much more. Our intake office workers accepting additional applications, screening and advising clients, offering options and care in this most neediest time of year. Our dedicated volunteers that show up and offer the great gift of their time and talents to help their fellow man. Lastly the Gift of the Felician Sisters in charge at the Response To Love Center Sr. Rose, Sr. Johnice and Sr. Catherine. Your continuing gift of love and dedication truly demonstrates the love of Jesus Christ in a real and tangible way every day God Bless You. December 12 - 13 Hundreds of food bags distributed to families and people in need. December 14 - 15 People with children were invited in to a most unique toy distribution. Our clients are allowed to shop for the most appropriate toys for their children. Due to the generosity of donors we are able to offer a vast selection of new toys that the client can choose themselves. This method offers a sense of pride and real fellowship. Hundreds of families participated. Regular Center activities resume on Jan 2. Happy New Year! More Christmas Photos HERE

Thanksgiving Day 2005 Festivities! by Mike Gilhooly 11-27-2005 Webmaster ResponseToLoveCenter.org I can't help but to wonder what would happen to all the people the Response To Love Center helps if it weren't here. Thanksgiving day was truly a blessing. We had more than 400 guests and 100 volunteers for a delicious Thanksgiving feast. Smiles were everywhere, people from all walks of life, all of Gods children assembled to serve a warm meal to those in most need. Sr. Johnice in charge of directing the troops of servers, kitchen workers, security, hosts, desserts, beverage workers and Boy Scouts. Sr. Rose was in charge of the post meal take home bag of goodies including socks, food and pop. Also meals and bags of food for shut-ins delivered on Wednesday. Sr. Catherine working her tail off behind the scenes setting up the flow of food, beverages, desserts, and managing about a hundred other things at the same time. A special mention to Sr. Kathy who is so talented with the contact and organization of volunteers, her warm and beautiful personality is such a gift. And Fran, our head Chef and kitchen wizard made the most delicious meal you could ever imagine! I can't say how many people told me how GREAT the food was. We were all graced with a visit by our Most Rev. Bishop Edward Kmiec. Sr. Johnice hosted a presentation and warm welcome. Bishop Kmiec made a donation of warm woolen socks to be distributed to all the people when they left. And lastly all the people that spent their Holiday morning helping to make this event truly special. God will bless you as you have blessed His children 100 fold. Our next undertaking is the Christmas activities. Registration for the toy and food giveaway need to be completed by Nov 30th. The schedule for distribution will be posted at the center. More Thanksgiving Dinner Photos Here

Thank you to all the volunteers that bless us with their help! by Mike Gilhooly 11-08-2005 Webmaster ResponseToLoveCenter.org As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach the pace at the Center really picks up. I am impressed with the continued support and dedication that the staff and volunteers display. It's difficult to list all the people that offer so much, but we offer a heartfelt Thank You and God Bless You to all. We anticipate and look forward to a visit on Thanksgiving Day by The Most Reverend Bishop Edward Kmiec. The Response To Love Center has also added a welfare to work program offering again more than a hand out but a hand up. As the days get colder our client base grows increasing the need for food and monetary donations. The fuel bills are already staggering, and the real heating season hasn't even started yet. That said if you can find it in your heart to help please do. We make it very easy, simply click the donate button on the left to use your credit or debt card. All of the funds you donate go directly to the Response To Love Center account. Also we are now accepting applications for our annual Christmas Toy Distribution. If you or someone you know need toys for their children visit the center before Nov 30th and apply. Call 894-7030 for all the application details.

Congratulations To Our Newest GED Graduate by Mike Gilhooly 10-03-2005 Webmaster ResponseToLoveCenter.org Last week I had the pleasure of congratulating Mr. Quincy Johnson our newest GED Graduate of "Sisters School". Mr Johnson is going to continue his education at Erie Community College and plans on pursuing a career in the Information Technology Field. Quincy is an inspiration to the other students and to me personally. There were many times he was the only one to show up for class during the summer and his dedication to success is now proven. With his quiet and strong demeanor and a gleam in his eye he told me "Nobody can stop me now!" Best of Luck to You Quincy God Bless You!

20th Anniversary Raffle Drawing Held by Mike Gilhooly 08-14-2005 Webmaster ResponseToLoveCenter.org This morning after the 11:00am Mass a group of 18 people converged in the Response To Love Center Chapel to witness and celebrate the official drawing of the winning tickets in the 20th Anniversary Drawing-Raffle to benefit the RTLC. Winners if not present were contacted and arranged to pick up their prizes on Monday the 15th. Our staff and volunteers are very happy and grateful to all those who helped support our Center. Sr. Johnice had a surprise unannounced bonus gift certificate for Tops worth $50.00.

Due to the success and by popular demand we are now in the process of setting up a Fall 2005 Raffle with details to be announced shortly! God Bless all who helped to make this such a success!

Owl Family Picnic 2005 by Mike Gilhooly 08-28-2005 Webmaster ResponseToLoveCenter.org On Sunday the 28th of August the RTLC was honored to be one of the recipients of the proceeds from the 17th Annual Owl Family Picnic. This was a wonderful fun filled day that was a huge success. I sat and listened to some of the most talented musicians in WNY that were donating their time and talents to this function. I was touched by the outpouring of kindness and Love by these people. There was a 50/50 drawing and one of the winners came to Sr. Johnice and insisted she take her entire prize to add to the monies raised. Danny Neaverth and Accordion Bill were a riot! There was music all day great food - refreshments - prizes - a Chinese auction. Sr. Johnice was also approached by the Concertina All Stars, they are setting up another charity event on October 16th to be held at the Fr. Justin Center on Union Rd. in Cheektowaga to again benefit RTLC. More details to be announced, please come out and support their efforts it really helps our ministry.  Hear the Awesome Eddie "O" Orchestra HERE

THANK YOU! For Joining Us at the OWL FAMILY PICNIC! What a HUGE SUCCESS! Owl Family Picnic Photos