Congratulations to David Richards who was ordained a transitional deacon on February 5 by Bishop Edward Kmiec at Christ the King Seminary.  David was assigned to St. Mary's as a seminarian from June 2007 through 2008.

Bishop Kmiec ordains David Richards. Photo by Patrick McPartland, Diocese of Buffalo

On Sunday, February 7, David returned to St. Mary's to delivery the homily at the noon Mass. 

Deacon David Richards and Father Robert  Yetter

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Click here to view the latest photos of church construction:

http://www.stmaryswormville.org/album/?album=Construction_Update_January_17_2010

Join us Friday, February 27 and relive the fabulous '40s.  Dance the night away under the mirrored ball in the "Crystal Beach Ballroom"  while listening to great tunes from the era.  You will have an opportunity to "Buy a Brick" for the memorial garden of the new church and have your family name engraved on the brick or honor a loved one.  There will also be raffles, door prizes and Crytal Beach memorabilia.  Tickets and $20 and include beer, wine, soda and table snacks.  RSVP with your payment to P. Ryan, 17 N. Castlerock Lane, East Amherst, NY  14051 - make checks payable to St. Mary's.  Call 636-4454 with any questions.