Lithuanian Heritage Society of Rochester (LHSR)

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

05/10/2026

Congratulations to the Edward Gervickas Lithuanian Heritage School on their Mother’s Day celebration!

Mūsų nuostabioji Mamytės dienos šventė! 🌷

Today we celebrated our mothers and grandmothers with a special program featuring poems, dances, and musical performances. 🌺

Congratulations to Kamryn Vosylius on winning 3rd place in the annual Švietimo Taryba (Lithuanian Education Council of US) art contest! 🎨

Švietimo Taryba also recognized two dedicated teachers for their years of service at the Edward Gervickas Lithuanian Heritage School — Lina Mitchell for 10 years of teaching and Aušra Lelis Clifford for 20 years. 🇱🇹

05/04/2026

Celebrate Joninės with us on June 14th.
Volunteers needed- please contact Nida Lelis if you can help.

05/02/2026

The LHSR Annual Meeting was held today at OLOL, with approximately 26 members in attendance.

Ačiū to Virginija Mockevičius for preparing a delicious lunch of balandėliai and kugelis — it was enjoyed by all!

We’re pleased to share that the new bylaws were approved by the membership, with 91 ballots returned out of 169, all voting in favor of approval.

Congratulations to Henryka and Lida on winning the beautiful hanging flower baskets!