🎶 💛 👶🏼 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
🥳Happy birthday to the one and only Mr. Don Andres! Hope you had a great day and that the fish are biting this weekend!
#happybirthday
Youth in grades 6-12, join us for the first BREAK THROUGH of the school year!
❤️🔥 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
❤️🔥 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
🇺🇸🙏 Join us for a Patriotic Rosary
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
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
🍕 Young Adults ages 18-35, join us THIS THURSDAY!
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
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
TODAY’S READINGS:
• 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
• 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
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) resumes at 9:00 AM Sunday Masses, this Sunday, September 13, 2026!
“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
“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
The Chosen is a series that helps bring the Gospels to life!
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
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
💙 Join us for Monthly Mass & Rosary Procession at the Shrine THIS SUNDAY!
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
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
“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
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
❤️ Grandparents- this one's for you! Celebrate Grandparents Day a day early by attending TOMORROW, and prayerfully explore how you can weave faith, prayer & Catholic traditions into your grandchildren's lives to create a spiritual legacy.
Saturday, September 12th
8:15 am Mass | 9 am Workshop
Glynn Room | OLV Charities | 780 Ridge Road. Lackawanna
Enjoy breakfast, raffles & gifts. There is no cost to attend!
Click to register: https://tinyurl.com/nr2cexmr
#grandparentsday #spirituallegacy #Catholictraditions #CatholicParentingInitiative
Saturday, September 12th
8:15 am Mass | 9 am Workshop
Glynn Room | OLV Charities | 780 Ridge Road. Lackawanna
Enjoy breakfast, raffles & gifts. There is no cost to attend!
Click to register: https://tinyurl.com/nr2cexmr
#grandparentsday #spirituallegacy #Catholictraditions #CatholicParentingInitiative
🇺🇸 Please join us in prayer this morning as we remember the events that unfolded on Sept. 11th, 2001.
10:28 AM: The North Tower of the World Trade Center collapses.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
10:28 AM: The North Tower of the World Trade Center collapses.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
🇺🇸 Please join us in prayer this morning as we remember the events that unfolded on Sept. 11th, 2001.
10:03 AM: United Airlines Flight 93 crashes in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers fight back against the hijackers.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
10:03 AM: United Airlines Flight 93 crashes in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers fight back against the hijackers.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
🇺🇸 Sept. 11th, 2001, 9:59 AM: The South Tower of the World Trade Center collapses.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
🇺🇸 Please join us in prayer this morning as we remember the events that unfolded on Sept. 11th, 2001.
9:37 AM: American Airlines Flight 77 crashes into the western facade of the Pentagon.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
9:37 AM: American Airlines Flight 77 crashes into the western facade of the Pentagon.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
🇺🇸 Sept. 11th, 2001, 9:03 AM: United Airlines Flight 175 strikes the South Tower (2 WTC) of the World Trade Center.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
🇺🇸 Please join our Together in Christ Family in prayer this morning as we remember the events that unfolded on Sept. 11th, 2001. We will post a Hail Mary at the time of each tragic event that unfolded that morning.
8:46 AM: American Airlines Flight 11 crashes into the North Tower (1 WTC) of the World Trade Center.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
“As we prayerfully remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001, I invite all Catholics to join me in prayer for the victims taken from us in acts of unjustifiable violence 25 years ago at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in rural Pennsylvania. In a special way, we lovingly embrace in prayer the victims’ families and friends, who still mourn the irretrievable loss of their loved ones on that day. We also remember the first responders and emergency workers, so many who gave their lives in selfless acts of courage.
~Archbishop Coakley
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/9ucc2xry
8:46 AM: American Airlines Flight 11 crashes into the North Tower (1 WTC) of the World Trade Center.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
“As we prayerfully remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001, I invite all Catholics to join me in prayer for the victims taken from us in acts of unjustifiable violence 25 years ago at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in rural Pennsylvania. In a special way, we lovingly embrace in prayer the victims’ families and friends, who still mourn the irretrievable loss of their loved ones on that day. We also remember the first responders and emergency workers, so many who gave their lives in selfless acts of courage.
~Archbishop Coakley
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/9ucc2xry
🎂 Today is the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary! Click below to read about ways you and your family can offer one (or more!) birthday "gifts" to Mary: https://tinyurl.com/53m4md6d
📸: https://www.churchpop.com
#happybirthdayMary #feastday #nativityoftheblessedvirginmary
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#happybirthdayMary #feastday #nativityoftheblessedvirginmary
