Sunday, June 21st, will be our Opening Sunday Service of the 2026 Season!
Our Spiritual Path Begins - Join us to connect on a deeper level!
Our Spiritual Path Begins - Join us to connect on a deeper level!
Rev. Richard E. Zajac, Chaplin at Sisters of Charity Hospital, Buffalo, NY.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Rev. Richard (Duke) Zajac to join us at this week's Sunday Service.
Richard E. Zajac, known in many circles as “Fr. Duke” has been a staff chaplain at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo for the past 41 years.
He is presently serving on many Boards and Committees throughout the community including Catholic Medical Partners, Town of Amherst Meals on Wheels, Seminary Alumni Association, as well as the Perinatal Bereavement Network.
He has chaired or co-chaired the Sister’s Hospital Ethics Committee since its inception in 1984, and serves on the Ethics Committee for the Catholic Health Care System of Western New York.
He served on the National Advisory Council of the National Association of Catholic Bishops, and served as the Chairman of the Board of the Life Transition Center as well as the South Buffalo Community Development Association.
He served on the Boards of the Upstate New York Transplant Services, Baker Victory Services, Bishop Timon High School, WNY Peace Center, Catholic Health System’s Corporate Members Board, Buffalo Area Metropolitan Ministries (BAMM), Sister’s Hospital Credit Union as well as the American Cancer Society.
He has also served 7 terms on the Priests’ Council of the Diocese of Buffalo, 2 terms on the Priests’ Personnel Board and 3 terms on the Priests’ Council of New York State.
In his spare time, he has authored four books: Life Injections I , II , III & IV, and is presently writing a book on preaching at funerals for priests, ministers, and deacons. He enjoys reading, smoking a good cigar and baseball for which he’s been an officer of the Parochial Baseball League since 1969 and was inducted into the Western New York Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007.
Thank you so much Rev. Duke Zajac!
This Sunday, June 21st will be our first 'Coffee Fellowship Hour'.
What a great opportunity to mingle with old and new 'Friends of the Chapel' over coffee and delicious cookies and treats in fellowship after our Sunday Worship with Rev. Richard E. Zajac, Chaplin at Sisters of Charity Hospital, Buffalo, NY.
Thank you once again for your support during our 132th summer season!
The Annual Strawberry Festival has been scheduled.
Our great kick off to the season of celebration and fellowship is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24th, at 6:30 pm at the Buffalo Yacht Club Abino Station.
It's a wonderful opportunity to mingle with old and new Friends of the Chapel over delicious strawberry sundaes, cookies and refreshments.
The Mini Silent Auction will again be conducted this year. It's a unique and fun way to support our Chapel in another way.
Many thanks to all of our donors who support us with auction items, as well as, the many volunteers who assist in this effort, and especially our 'auction bidders'.
We very much look forward to seeing you at this, our only fundraising event!
282 Ridge Rd N, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0
Many Silent Auction Items for your bidding pleasure!
These are some of our items:
*** Please note the big ticket items in the Sports Category, namely, Buffalo Bills Tickets, Buffalo Sabres Tickets and, Cherry Hill Golf Outing.
Art
Photography: Point Abino Starry Night; Buffalo City Hall; Buffalo Shea’s Theatre; Sunset at Point Abino. Watercolors: Buffalo Canoe Club Boathouse; Jean Donovan piece; Lakeside Books and Art. Oil Painting: New Day. Sculpture: Lighthouse with stand.
Dining
Bridgewater Country Club; Buffalo Canoe Club; The Place Restaurant; 335 On The Ridge.
Entertainment
Frugal Dutchman Game Room Passes; Lighthouse Festival Theatre Tickets; Paint and Sip Experience for four.
Fashion
Children’s Handknit Sweaters with Matching Hat; Coach Handbag; Garrett Leather Italian Leather Tray; Garrett Leather Portfolio; Kate Spade Leather Handbag.
Food and Markets
Anchored on Ridge Gift Certificate.
Gift Baskets
Children’s Strawberry Basket; Dental Basket; Pharmasave Summer Fun Basket; Social Graces Basket; Strawberry Blanket Basket.
Glassware
East Aurora Roycroft Wine Glasses & Gift Certificate.
Home Décor
Point Abino Lighthouse Ornaments; McKenzie Childs Wall Clock; Green House Flower Arrangement.
Outdoor
Pellet Smoker Grill.
Services
EZ Clean – House Cleaning; Nail Matrix – Manicure.
Sports
Bills vs Chiefs Game; Sabres vs Red Wings Game; Sabres Game; Cherry Hill Golf for 4 with carts;
Sunset Sail with Charcuterie.
Take Out
Charlie the Butcher Gift Certificates.
Wine
Chapel Wine Baskets; Crystal Wine’s Basket; Alcohol FREE Wine and Spirit Basket.
Holloway Memorial Chapel, a cherished landmark with 132 years of history, continues to serve the community as a vibrant and beautiful space for various celebrations. This meticulously preserved chapel, on Abino Bay near the ‘scenic shores of Lake Erie’, offers an atmosphere rich in old-world charm and tranquility, making it a perfect setting for Sunday Services from Father’s Day through Labour Day.
Open to all, the chapel provides an interdenominational space that welcomes everyone. It is an ideal venue for significant life events, including baptisms, engagement proposals, elopements, marriage ceremonies, vow renewals, and Celebration of Life events.
Nestled among lush greenery and vibrant gardens along the scenic shores of Lake Erie, Holloway Memorial Chapel offers an enchanting backdrop for your unforgettable moments. The historical significance of the chapel adds depth and meaning to any celebration, inviting you to become part of its ongoing narrative.
For those seeking a unique and meaningful venue to celebrate their love and life’s milestones, Holloway Memorial Chapel stands as a timeless choice.
For more information, available dates and costs, please contact us via the Information Request Form in the 'Contact Us Section' on our website; send an email to hollowaymemorialchapel1@gmail.com or; contact our Weddings, Baptisms and Memorials Director, Carolyn Miller at 905-834-4036.Our mission is to spread the message of peace and love through the teachings of Holloway Memorial Chapel. We believe in the power of faith and strive to create a community that fosters spiritual growth.
The Holloway Memorial Chapel was founded in 1894 in honor of Issac and Mary Ann Holloway. Through the years it has welcomed residents and visitors to the Ridgeway Ontario area to participate in Sunday Services throughout the summer season.
Our mission is to bring together an inter-denominational worship community through praise, proclamation, music, teaching and sharing. We welcome freedom of thought and opinion to all who enter. We believe the experience of loving fellowship will bring joy and peace to each person's spiritual journey.
Sunday Services are held at 10:00 AM throughout the summer months. Please see the Calendar Page for the 2026 Schedule and Speaker Names.
Through the years the Chapel has been a special place to hold weddings, baptisms, memorial services and other similar events.