Beginning October 19th:
• 9 am daily Mass, Monday - Thursday, will be held in the St. Mary's chapel. The chapel will open at 8 am and close at 10 am.
• 9 am daily Mass, Friday & Saturday, will be held in the main church.
Parishioners are invited to pray in the main church on weekdays from 7am - 6 pm.
The main church will close after the last Masses on Saturday and Sunday.
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9 am - 3 pm | SAT, NOV 14TH
ST. MARY'S CHURCH
Presented by Knight of Columbus and Ray Geska. To enroll, call or text RAY at (716) 541-8345 or email him at: raygeska@yahoo.com
OCTOBER 18, 2026
29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
TODAY'S READINGS:
FIRST READING
Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Psalm 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10
Give the Lord glory and honor.
SECOND READING
1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b
GOSPEL
Matthew 22:15-21
View the complete Together in Christ Family bulletin here: https://container.parishesonline.com/bulletins/14/0434/20261018B.pdf
As Bishop Rev. Michael W. Fisher writes: "We are all called to be a part of this mission work. In his last words before ascending to heaven, Jesus told us 'Go therefore and make disciples of all nations' (Mt 28:19), and for 2,000 years the Church has been at work in this task. And we are far from finished.
The second collection we take up on World Mission Sunday helps extend the Church's missionary work to places where the Church barely exists, where the Gospel has never been heard before, and where the Church is too young, too persecuted, or too poor to sustain herself in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, and the Middle East."
Please keep all missionaries in your daily prayers, and give generously to our second collection for the World Mission Sunday!
Learn more & donate online: https://pontificalmissions.org/wms-2026
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish & Diocesan Shrine
5337 Genesee Street - Bowmansville
Our special guest speaker, Sr. Joanne Suranni will present on St. Francis &
the call to "Rebuild My Church".
Refreshments will be served in the Parish Center Cafeteria. Come along on the mission to revive souls in the Diocese of Buffalo through the joy and beauty of the Catholic faith!
Calling all Catholic Grandparents!
Join the Catholic Grandparenting Initiative's next meeting on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 9:00 am-noon at OLV 's Marian Room in the Lower Basilica area (767 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna).
We will discuss the needs and struggles of grandparenting as Catholics and passing along the spiritual torch to our grandchildren! Our focus is to start Catholic Grandparent Groups in parishes.
Come and discuss ideas with us and help us to help you! Contact Maria Walker at (716) 828-9658 or mwalker@olvcharities.org, or click the button below for more information and to RSVP for this meeting. FREE continental breakfast and boxed lunch is included!
Click for more info: https://tinyurl.com/yahwau33
❓Why do YOU march for life?
❓What inspires you to stand for the dignity of every human life?
❓What does the March for Life mean to you?
❓How has your faith, your family, or your experience shaped your commitment to protecting life?
Entry Form: https://www.olvcharities.org/march-for-life-news
Deadline for submissions: Nov. 1, 2026
Questions? Contact mwalker@olvcharities.org or (716) 828-9658
Nov. is the month of remembering our deceased loved ones, beginning with the Feast of All Souls' Day on Nov. 2. At St. Mary's, we will again create a beautiful gallery of pictures of our deceased loved ones (no pets, please).
If you would like your love one remembered in this gallery, please bring a picture of them (framed, if possible), size 5x7 or smaller, to any of the weekend Masses on Oct. 24-25. Please attach your name to the back of the photo and place it on the gallery table in church. Photos will remain on display until the weekend of Nov. 14-15. You may pick-up your photos after Masses that weekend.
There are several additional ways to remember your departed loved ones here at St. Mary's. One is to complete the All Souls Day envelope available at church. You can also inscribe your loved one's name in the Book of Remembrance, which will be on display near the photo gallery.
Our All Souls Day Mass is Sun., Nov. 1, at 11 AM in the church. We invite all parishioners, especially those who have recently lost loved one, to attend this Mass of Remembrance we we offer prayers to those who have died and were buried from St. Mary's Parish in the last year.
We are asking Catholic gentlemen to carry on the legacy of our amazing group. Any practicing Catholic male 18 years & up is eligible.
Oct. 17/18 – Stop by our info. table after all Masses.
Oct. 24/25 – Meet & greet some of our members, refreshments served, signups taken.
Call Carl Galante at (716) 440-7458 with questions.
Sunday, November 1 | St. Mary's Church, 9:00 AM
Children in grades 1-5 of our Together in Christ Faith Formation programs are invited to sign-up & learn more about one of our inspirational Catholic saints.
On All Saints' Day, November 1, come to Mass dressed as your saint for a Parade of Saints honoring all those who have attained heaven!
Click to sign up & select your Saint: https://tinyurl.com/3ryeemcb
Your purchase also supports Wilson Beef Farms, a local business in Canaseraga, NY. Their snack sticks are:
• Locally made with top quality beef and pork.
• Smoked to perfection and vacuum sealed for your convenience.
•A wholesome snack that's packed with protein
Wilson Beef Farms Snack Sticks – $21 per bag (15 sticks/bag) – 12 flavors available
Final orders & payments are due November 2, 2026.
Payment is due when you place your order. Orders can be placed with individual parish sellers, at the St. Mary’s or Nativity Rectory Offices, or contact Youth Minister, Zack Yoder (zyoder@togetherinchristfamily.org).
Click here for more info and to view all of the flavors: https://www.togetherinchristfamily.org/article/3172736
Click here for more information: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/o/smsp/page/forever-young
An opportunity for 6th graders through teens preparing for Confirmation to grow in faith through games, interactive activities, prayer, food and conversation. Build a connection between scripture and living our faith while getting to know other teens in our parish and community.
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/TICBreakthrough
Contact St Mary's Youth Ministry for further details or questions:
(716) 688-0599 | youthministry@togetherinchristfamily.org
Charlie H., 9yo Boys
Isabella C., 9yo Girls
Sloane R., 10yo Girls
Iona D., 11yo Girls
David M., 12yo Boys
Francesca M., 12yo Girls
Thank you, Grand Knight Kirk Stubbendeck (St. Greg’s), Grand Knight Frank Masi (St. Mary’s), Event Coordinators Calvin Ticoalu (St. Greg’s), Greg Honsberger (St. Mary’s), parents, and all of the Knights of Columbus members who supported this fun event for our youth.
#knightsofcolumbus #soccerchallenge #smstheplacetobee
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL CAFETERIA
Yearning for deeper faith connections or friendships? Come spend a cozy fall morning with us in faith & fellowship. This is a unique opportunity to feel more connected to our St. Mary's community. We'll provide the coffee & sweets
while you chat with fellow parishioners. We are so thankful & blessed for our St. Mary's Parish and excited to celebrate together!
Find out More About the Ministries and Activities at St. Mary's: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/o/smsp/page/get-involved/
Day 7 · Mission Territory · Blessed Anna Maria Taigi
Anna Maria Taigi's mission territory was a small apartment and a difficult household. Yours is wherever you'll be tomorrow. Thank you for praying with us this week.
Our parish page in the Hallow app: https://hallow.com/communities/18852/
🫶 Join the Rebuild My Church Giving Campaign! Donations must be made in the Hallow app, will go to directly our Parish Family, and will be matched up to $5K by Hallow. Monies raised will be used to renew our parish subscription to the app, which provides premium features and retreats, our community app group, and also to support Faith Formation programs. Give right on the app — go to the Church tab — then look for the Rebuild My Church Giving Campaign.
#TogetherinChristFamily #hallow #rebuildmychurch #prayerchallenge
🥫 This weekend - help support those in our community in need by donating items to the St. Vincent de Paul Society!
Baskets are available near the entrances of the church for non-perishable goods. There is a special need for peanut butter, cereal, pasta & pasta sauce, canned tuna/chicken, canned fruit & vegetables, paper products, soaps, and detergents. The items donation will be distributed by the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary's.
Blue bins for used clothing in good condition are located next to the storage garage by the baseball diamond south of the church. The bins are available 24/7.
In most locations, the Society of Vincent de Paul will pick up donations of appliances and household goods at your home. Call 716-882-3360 to schedule a pick up.
🤎 There will also be the opportunity to be enrolled in the Brown Scapular. By wearing the Brown Scapular that Our Lady gave to St. Simon Stock, we venerate Mary, show that we love her, and trust in her protection, along with the many other protections offered by the scapular. St Simon Stock’s holy first-class relic will also be available for veneration.
Mass and Procession are by candlelight this month, not to be missed, along with a closing Reception for all to gather and be joyful!
Our Lady of Fatima came to share some very important messages for all of humanity - prayer in the Holy Rosary, fasting, devotion to her Immaculate Heart, and sacrifice to obtain peace for the world and the conversion of sinners. Be sure to join us!
Click here for more information: https://tinyurl.com/yfuftsap
#SacredHeartofJesusDiocesanShrine #candlelitMass #Rosaryprocession #OurLadyofFatima
Day 6 · Invite · St. Pier Giorgio Frassati
Who in your life is waiting for an invitation: back to Mass, into this community, toward Christ? Frassati's whole method of evangelization was to bring his friends along. Join us this week for Rebuild My Church from our parish page in the Hallow app: https://hallow.com/communities/18852/
🫶 Join the Rebuild My Church Giving Campaign! Donations must be made in the Hallow app, will go to directly our Parish Family, and will be matched up to $5K by Hallow. Monies raised will be used to renew our parish subscription to the app, which provides premium features and retreats, our community app group, and also to support Faith Formation programs. Give right on the app — go to the Church tab — then look for the Rebuild My Church Giving Campaign.
#TogetherinChristFamily #hallow #rebuildmychurch #prayerchallenge
Day 5 · Give · Venerable Jan Tyranowski
Jan Tyranowski was a tailor who took on a youth ministry nobody wanted, with no training and no budget. One of the young men he formed became John Paul II. What gets given is rarely what anyone would call sufficient. Join us this week for Rebuild My Church from our parish page in the Hallow app: https://hallow.com/communities/18852/
🫶 Join the Rebuild My Church Giving Campaign! Donations must be made in the Hallow app, will go to directly our Parish Family, and will be matched up to $5K by Hallow. Monies raised will be used to renew our parish subscription to the app, which provides premium features and retreats, our community app group, and also to support Faith Formation programs. Give right on the app — go to the Church tab — then look for the Rebuild My Church Giving Campaign.
#TogetherinChristFamily #hallow #rebuildmychurch #prayerchallenge
