This year, Life Chain for our Together in Christ Family of Parishes will be held at Nativity BVM. Please join the Respect Life Committee for a public, silent, prayerful, and peaceful stand for Life. Everyone is welcome to stand and pray with us for Respect Life Sunday on Sunday, October 4, from 11 AM until 12-Noon (following 10. AM Mass), in front of Nativity BVM Church, on Main St./Harris Hill.
Please join us and help build a culture that cherishes and protects the gift of human life!
#respectlifemonth #october #lifechain #togetherinchristfamily #respectlifesunday
This great collection will support the Pro-Life efforts here in our area and provide vital material, emotional, and spiritual support to families in need during and after pregnancy. Thank you!
#prolife #respectlife #babybotlecollection #stgiannamolla #motherteresahome
👀 We spy some Together in Christ families! Back in August, The Catholic Parenting Initiative (CPI) hosted a Family Fun Day at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Youngstown.
Families took advantage of a bounce house, games, balloon art, scavenger hunts, live music, and delicious food, while also taking the time to engage in faith activities such as a family-focused rosary, adoration, confession, and an outdoor Mass. We can't wait until next year's CPI Family Fun Day!
Watch a video with more scenes from the day here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl-FHFu0dC8&feature=youtu.be
#CatholicParentingInitiative #familyfunday #FatimaShrine #TogetherinChristFamily
Boys and girls in grades 4 and up who have received their First Communion are eligible to train to be altar servers! Limited amount of spaces available. Click to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/2yvu396r
Contact Janice O'Brien with any questions: (716) 688-9380, x127 or liturgy@togetherinchristfamily.org
🥞 This time next week you could be eating PANCAKES!
Sunday, September 27 | 8:30 - 11 AM
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Center
Sponsored by the Sacred Heart of Jesus Hands of Christ Ministry and benefiting Sacred Heart projects. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, and beverages.
Adults $9 / Kids 5-12 $5 / 4 & under Eat Free!
#pancakebreakfast #SacredHeart #HandsofChrist #allyoucaneat
• First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9
• Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18
The Lord is near to all who call upon him.
• Second Reading: Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a
• Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16a
✝️ View this Sunday's complete Together in Christ Family bulletin here: https://container.parishesonline.com/bulletins/14/0434/20260920B.pdf
Thank you to the many catechists who serve our Together in Christ Family. May God our Father, the Father of Love, fill you with confidence and joy as you proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit.
A second collection will be taken at all weekend Masses to benefit all that the Catholic Education Office and our incredible Catechists do for our Church and Family of Parishes -- echoing the faith and helping all to encounter Jesus through many different ministries. Your financial support is an extra boost to all catechetical ministries, and we are so grateful for it. Thank you!
#CatecheticalSunday #thankyoucatechists #TogetherinChristFamily
Visit the St. Mary School website & follow SMS on social media to see what's new!
Whether you’re an alumnus looking to reconnect, a current school family looking to get involved, or a parishioner wondering what our wonderful students are up to, visit the St. Mary School website & follow SMS on social media to see all of the great things going on! From academics to athletics, service projects, & faith families, SMS is the place to “bee”!
https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/
#SMStheplacetoBEE #WNYcatholicschools #likefollowandshare
Bishop Mike and Mrs. Joleen Dimitroff, Superintendent of Catholic Elementary Schools, visited St. Mary School this week! They had the chance to visit classes, speak with students, and even participate in the daily "Rise and Shine" activity with all of the students in the gym.
The youngest students had some great questions for Bishop Mike. They asked about his favorite food, how he became a bishop, what a typical day looks like for him, and why he wears a Pectoral Cross!
Click here to see more photos: https://tinyurl.com/59tswdxp
#welcomebishopmike #wnycatholicschools #smstheplacetobee
🎶 💛 👶🏼 Come make a joyful noise with us! Infants to 4-year-olds & their parents, grandparents, or caregivers are invited to this no-cost "mommy & me" style class. Come for music, bible stories, rhythm instruments, & a chance to socialize, learn, & have fun!
Monday mornings beginning September 21st, 2026 and running through May (excluding school holidays), 10:00 - 11:00 am. No sign up necessary, please join us!
St. Mary's Parish Center, 6919 Transit Rd. in East Amherst. Enter at Door B1 (parish center entrance). All adults attending, please bring an ID.
QUESTIONS? Contact the Catholic Education Office: catholiceducation@togetherinchristfamily.org or (716) 688-0599.
#makeajoyfulnoise #mommyandme #togetherinchrist
Boys and girls in grades 4 and up who have received their First Communion are eligible to train to be altar servers!
🙏 Altar Serving Training
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM at St. Mary's Church
Limited amount of spaces available.
Click to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/2yvu396r
Contact Janice O'Brien with any questions:
(716) 688-9380, x127 or liturgy@togetherinchristfamily.org
❤️🔥 FUELING THE FIRE OF FAITH
Friday, Sept. 18 | 6:30 - 8 PM | St. Mary's Gym
Signup: www.tinyurl.com/TICbreakthrough
BREAK THROUGH is 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.
Gatherings are scheduled from 6:30 pm - 8 pm on one Friday and one Monday each month. Bring a friend and come join in the fun!
Contact St Mary's Youth Ministry for further details or with questions:
(716) 688-0599 | youthministry@togetherinchristfamily.org
Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 PM
Sacred Heart of Jesus Diocesan Shrine
5337 Genesee St., Bowmansville
All are invited to attend!
#praytherosary #godblessamerica #sacredheartshrine #togetherinchristfamily
The Friends of St. Peregrine were present at St. Mary's for a Healing Mass in early September. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to share this special devotion to St. Peregrine with our community. 120 individuals were in attendance! We look forward to continuing this meaningful ministry next year.
Prayers to St. Peregrine: https://www.stperry.org/prayers
#stperegrine #healingmass #patronsaintcancerpatients
Come pray, celebrate our first year, and help shape what comes next.
Thursday, September 17th, 6:30-8:00 PM at St. Mary's (Meet in the Church)
6919 Transit Road, Swormville, NY 14051
If you have any questions, or want to join the GroupMe chat, reach out to Zack Yoder at youngadultministry@togetherinchristfamily.org. Can't wait to see you on Sept. 17!
#EUCHARISTICADORATION #PIZZA #FELLOWSHIP
• First Reading: Sirach 27:30-28:7
• Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12
The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, and rich in compassion.
• Second Reading: Romans 14:7-9
• Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35
✝️ View this Sunday's complete Together in Christ Family bulletin here: https://container.parishesonline.com/bulletins/14/0434/20260913B.pdf
“Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” ~Matthew 19:14
Children (PreK - Gr. 5) are dismissed from Mass to a separate area to hear the readings from the Children’s Lectionary and have the Scripture explained to them in a child-friendly way.
Adult volunteers are welcome to help unfold the beauty of God's Word for the children. No experience necessary. All volunteers must be trained and remain current in the Virtus Protecting God's Children Program. If you are interested in helping, please contact Janice O'Brien at liturgy@togetherinchristfamily.org.
#stmaryschurch #childrensliturgy #letthechildrencometome
Each week, we will view one episode together and then share a faith-filled conversation about what we watched. Come as you are and bring a friend!
Beginning September 13, at St. Mary's:
Sundays at 10:15 AM OR Mondays at 10:00 AM.
Register here: www.tinyurl.com/TheChosen2026
Questions? Contact Dick at wnyrich@gmail.com or 716-221-0046 (voice/text).
#theCHOSEN #Gospels #bringafriend #watch #reflect #pray
Sunday, September 13, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 PM
Sacred Heart of Jesus Diocesan Shrine
5337 Genesee St, Bowmansville, NY 14026 | 716-683-2375
#sacredheartshrine #ourladyoffatima #tojesusthroughmary
