St. Mary's Youth group will attend the annual Diocesan Youth Convention, February 17-19, and you are invited!  Gather with 800 other catholic teens as we celebrate and deepen our christian faith. Each day will include live music, interactive ministry and breakout sessions.  Price of the conference is $165 and includes two meals and a two night stay at the Adams Mark Hotel in Downtown Buffalo. Parents: please join us on Tuesday, January 31 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center for an informational meeting. Please contact Ryan Verity or Eric Frasch at youth@stmaryswormville.org with questions.

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Fr. Yetter's blog

St. Mary's has a new ministry for Moms.  Bring your children and join us on Friday, January 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Room 105 in the Parish Center for a casual meet and greet. We'll have coffee and snacks and get to know each other. Future meetings will have a speaker or activity. Any questions call Angela 989-9893 or Elizabeth 691-6554.

Confirmation Volunteers Needed
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In order to make Confirmation Preparation work effectively, we need adult volunteers to act as facilitators for Sunday preparation sessions on January 29, March 25 and April 22 and Spirit Day on Saturday, February 4. Supplies/ discussion ideas/outlines are provided. All parents are requested to volunteer for at least one date in order to meet the needs of this group of candidates. Please check your calendars and contact Holly Hooten at  familyfaith@stmaryswormville.org or call 688-0599.

Go Green and Save -- Parishioners are invited to set up an online giving account.  It takes less than 5 minutes!  Click on the "NEW online giving" tab on the right column of the website.  This allows you to easily set up a payment from a credit card or your bank account directly to St. Mary's in the periodic terms you prefer.  This commitment method of support assists the parish in the planning and budgeting process.