Father Joe Bayne

WILLIAMSVILLE — Come and give God your time. During Lent, prepare yourself and your families to grow in holiness. Set aside the time and listen for the ways in which God is calling to you to join Him for three nights.

St. Gregory the Great Church is offering a Lenten retreat with Father Joe Bayne. Join us for three nights of reflection from Monday, March 20, to Wednesday, March 22. Each night will begin at 7 p.m. and will build off of the previous evening.

Father Bayne serves as the executive director of The Franciscan Center, Inc., of Buffalo. Since 1990, Father Bayne has worked to help at-risk teenagers transform their lives and re-enter family life or independent living through goal setting.

His work also includes helping men, women and children in crisis situations through outreach, counseling and referrals. He dedicates much time and energy serving as chaplain to the Buffalo Fire Department, the Town of Hamburg Police Department and Erie County Emergency Services.

For more information call 716-688-5678.