Lithuanian Heritage Society of Rochester (LHSR)

08/18/2026

Lithuanian Mass – August 23

Father Raimundas Bukauskas, OFM, from Toronto will celebrate a Lithuanian Mass on Sunday, August 23, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

Mass intentions:
• Ina Gvildys (Vidmantas)
• Irene Musteikis

Requested by Gene and Jeanne Vidmantas.

Following Mass, please join us for snacks and refreshments in the downstairs coffee area. Everyone is welcome!

07/15/2026

Lithuanian Mass on Saturday, July 19, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, celebrated by Father Raimundas Bukauskas, OFM, from Toronto.

Mass Intention:
In memory of Edward Mockevičius Mack, Sr., on the 25th anniversary of his passing, requested by his family.

Following Mass, everyone is invited to a memorial luncheon in the downstairs coffee area.

07/13/2026

Congratulations to Rochester’s Ąžuolas dancers on a beautiful performance at Šokių Šventė!

Your hard work and dedication shined on the dance floor. Thank you for proudly representing our Rochester Lithuanian community!🇱🇹

06/14/2026

Joninės 2026

06/11/2026

The Summer 2026 edition of the LHSR newsletter is now available on our website: www.lhsroc.org

Inside this issue you'll find community news, event highlights, member stories, graduation essays, and updates from our Lithuanian community.

A heartfelt ačiū to all of our article authors for their contributions and to Lina Clifford Denaroso for the newsletter layout and design.

We hope you enjoy this latest edition. If you have ideas for future articles or would like to contribute to an upcoming issue, we'd love to hear from you!

06/08/2026

Father Raimundas Bukauskas, OFM, of Toronto will celebrate a Lithuanian Mass on Sunday, June 28, at 2:00 PM at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

Mass intentions will be offered for Joanna (Joan) Gudas, requested by her sister, Kathleen Gamlen.

Following Mass, a memorial luncheon will be held in the church coffee area downstairs. All are welcome to attend

06/04/2026

Joninės June 14, 2026

Registration for Joninės is now closed.

If you have not registered in advance and would still like to attend, a $20 per person fee will be collected at the door.

06/03/2026

🎶 Experience the Magic of Lithuania’s Renowned Boys’ Choir “Dagilėlis” 🇱🇹
📅 Sunday, July 12, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 St. Mark’s Church, 41 Byron St, Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake

Music Niagara proudly welcomes the internationally acclaimed Boys’ Choir “Dagilėlis” (“Goldfinch”) as part of our Young Virtuoso Series.

Celebrated across Europe, the United States, and China for their breathtaking sound and emotional artistry, Dagilėlis brings a powerful and inspiring program to Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake during their international tour. Led by their renowned conductor, the choir’s performances are known for precision, beauty, and heart.

Join us in the stunning acoustics of St. Mark’s Church for an unforgettable evening of choral brilliance and cultural richness.

✨ A rare chance to experience one of Europe’s finest boys’ choirs — right here at home. Tickets: www.musicniagara.org

05/13/2026

A wonderful afternoon at Shadow Lake Country Club for the annual LHSR Spring Fling Luncheon! 🌸 Thank you to everyone who joined us for an afternoon of friendship, laughter, and community.🇱🇹

05/12/2026

Šokių Šventė tickets on sale now!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Mark your calendars for the XVII Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival of North America, this July in Chicago! 💃

7/10: Lituanica (musical)
📍 Arie Crown Theater
🔗 https://bit.ly/48UirPY

7/12: Folk Dance Festival
📍 Wintrust Arena
🔗 https://bit.ly/4npdBA5