Two Valentine events for adult singles in WNY...
about 3 hours ago, Stephanie States
Singles Mingle 30's-40's
Singles Mingle 21-30
WIN THE FIRST CHANCE AT ONE OF TWO LIVE AUCTION DESTINATION PAKAGES! The winner of the First Chance Raffle can choose one of these two amazing destination packages: Choice #1: "Wicked" Fall Experience in New York City (8/26/25 - 10/9/25) Includes two tickets for the award-winning “Wicked” production at the Gershwin Theatre in New York City. Your choice of a Tues., Weds., or Thurs. show. Also included: a $200 gift card for dinner and $450 cash to use toward an overnight stay or incidentals. $1,000 VALUE Choice #2: June 2025 Los Cabos Getaway for seven nights (6/21/25 - 6/28/25) at the beautiful Pueblo Bonito, Sunset Beach Golf & Spa Resort Includes a Jr. Suite for up to four, private balcony and furnished kitchenette. Located on a private coastal bluff, the resort overlooks the Pacific and includes a private beach. Award-winning spa, array of restaurants, and exclusive access to Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course offered at an additional cost. $3,400 VALUE Tickets were mailed to parishioners. Additional tickets are available at the parish office and can be securely purchased on St. Mary's Online Giving page.
about 16 hours ago, St. Mary's Church
First Chance Raffle
Tuition Assistance for Private Grammar Schools Now Available. The BISON Children Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to economically eligible children in grades K-8. New families can now apply for scholarships for the 2025-26 school year. To start the process, families can complete a quick pre-application form online at www.bisonfund.org. If selected in our lottery drawing, the scholarships can be used at any private grammar school in WNY. The deadline to apply is March 31. The maximum award is $3,000. For more information, contact Cindy McDonald at 716-854-0869, ext. 1 or cmcdonald@bisonfund.org.
1 day ago, St. Mary's Church
BISON Children's SWchoilarship Fund
If you are a St. Mary's Church Swormville parishioner, you should have received your Spring for Success Auction Gala letter. The annual Auction Gala, held at Marygold Manor, is St. Mary's largest fundraiser. Donations of silent and live auction items are currently being accepted. First Chance Raffle tickets can be purchased by anyone, giving the purchaser the first chance at two incredible live auction items prior to the Live Auction!
2 days ago, St. Mary's Church
St. Mary Swormville Spring for Success Letter
Get a taste of summer on a cold winter night! Chiavetta's will be grilling in front of St. Mary School on Saturday 12 - 6!
6 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Chiavetta's BBQ on February 1
Our First Eucharist Candidates received the First Eucharist Preparation Rite Blessing at this past weekend's Masses. The Celebrants and parish community joined in prayer as the families and the children prepare to celebrate God's great love and mercy in the Sacrament of Eucharist. St. Mary's has 64 children in this year's First Eucharist Preparation program.
9 days ago, St. Mary's Church
First Eucharist Blessing
First Eucharist Blessing
Today, we said good luck to Don Andres (affectionately known to the SMS students as Mr. Don) as it was his last day serving our entire St. Mary's Faith Community as Facilities Manager. Don has taken a new position at the YMCA in Amherst. For the past 10 years, Don has been responsible for maintaining our diverse campus buildings and our beautiful grounds. Over his tenure he has overseen many major capital improvements, remodeling, equipment updates, and upgraded security. He and his assistant, Mr. John (Turton) have worked harmoniously to ensure that daily operations run efficiently, we work/learn/worship in clean environments, our landscaping is beautiful, and all the "little things" are taken care of. Don has seen us through major summer reconfigurations, water damage, and all the disinfection demands during COVID (to name a few). Don attended St. Mary School, is a lifelong parishioner, a Christ Renews alum, and an active volunteer; so we are sure to see him around. We will miss you, Don! Thank you for all you have done for St. Mary's! Best of luck in your new position!
13 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Mr. Don
Mr. Don
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Mr. Don
Join us this Sunday at our St. Mary School Open House between 10:30 AM and 12 PM to see all the ways our Catholic values shape tomorrow’s leaders! Meet with current parents, our teachers and principal, and tour our beautiful classrooms. Enjoy a donut in our Cafeteria and take a chance in our HSA’s $10,000 grand prize Snow Me the Money Cash Raffle drawing! The winning tickets will be drawn at 1 PM.
14 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Open House
Just over 24 hours left to purchase Snow Me the Money Tickets online at https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/snow ! Buy online by Thurs., 1/23 at 11:59 PM , drop tickets at the parish office by 4 PM Friday, or at Sunday's SMS Open House (begins at 10:30 AM). The $10,000 grand prize drawing is at 1 PM, Sun., 1/26!
15 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Snow Me the Money
Tomorrow is a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children (Wednesday, January 22, 2025) The U.S. Catholic Bishops call the faithful to a day of fasting, penance, and prayer. Please pray to protect the innocent unborn from abortion, offer your fasting and penance in reparation for the many lives lost to abortion, and pray for the conversion of hearts to a culture of LIFE. Thank you.
16 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Day of Prayer for the Unborn
Join us TONIGHT, Thursday, January 16, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm for LEAD Night, (Lower Elementary Academic Discovery Night) for students entering grades K-2! Meet teachers, parents, our Principal, and take a tour. RSVP at smstheplacetobee.com. #CatholicValues #TomorrowsLeaders #SMStheplacetoBEE
21 days ago, St. Mary's Church
St. Mary School Swormville LEAD Night 1/16/25
Join us THIS THURS. from 5:30 - 6:30 pm for LEAD Night, Lower Elementary Academic Discovery Night, for students entering grades K-2! Meet teachers, parents, our Principal, & take a tour. RSVP at smstheplacetobee.com. #CatholicValues #TomorrowsLeaders #SMStheplacetoBEE
25 days ago, St. Mary's Church
LEAD NIght at St. Mary School January 16, 2025
The Knights of Columbus are hosting a basketball free throw contest!
25 days ago, St. Mary's Church
KofC FreeThrow Contest
Help us spread the word about our AMAZING ST. MARY SCHOOL: Where Catholic Values Shape Tomorrow’s Leaders! Enrollment season is upon us, and we have two fantastic events coming up to showcase our school. Please LIKE & SHARE our social media posts about LEAD Night and Open House! INVITE friends with school-aged children to these events either on Facebook or with a quick in-person conversation. You never know who may be considering a change or new start for their family, or who may not now where to start to explore a Catholic education for their child. More info about both events is below. (Grades Montessori K - 2) LEAD Night: Thursday, January 16th, 2025, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Explore the grade K-2 classrooms with your family, take a tour of the school, meet our Principal, teachers, & parents of current SMS students. (Grades Montessori Pre-K3 - 8) OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, January 26th, 2025, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Families interested in learning more about Pre-K Montessori through grade 8 are welcome to come, tour the school, meet with teachers and current parents, and find out why SMS is the place to "bee", all while enjoying FREE donuts! Send this RSVP link to those you think might be interested: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/o/school/page/open-house
27 days ago, St. Mary's Church
St. Mary School: Where Catholic Values Shape Tomorrow's Leaders Open House
The Daughters of Mary are hosting two opportunities to learn about Fr. Stuart Long: Friday, January 10th MOVIE NIGHT: All adults in our family of parishes (men welcome too!) are invited for a viewing of "Father Stu" starring Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson. We will begin at 6:30 PM in St. Mary's parish center room 110/111 for snacks and a social. The movie will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. Please bring a snack to share. The movie is just over 2 hours in length and is inspired by the true story of Father Stuart Long, who lived his life as a testament to the power in suffering. Please note the movie is rated R (perhaps read a review to gauge if this movie is ok for your level of sensitivity). Friday, January 17th BOOK DISCUSSION: Women of our family of parishes, please join Daughters of Mary from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in room 110/111 to discuss the book, "That was Father Stu; A Memoir of My Priestly Brother and Friend" by Father Bart Tolleson. Breakfast treats, coffee and OJ will be served. To be added to the Daughters of Mary email list call Elizabeth Forman at (716) 691-6554 or email daughtersofmary815@gmail.com.
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Church
Father Stu Movie and Book
Our Spring for Success Auction Committee is looking for destination donations for the Spring for Success Auction. If you have a time share, online rental, or vacation home that you can donate a night, weekend, or week stay in support of St. Mary's Faith Community, please contact Janice at (716)688-9380 as soon as possible.
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Church
Save the Date and Experience Request for Spring for Success
Middle schoolers through highschoolers preparing for Confirmation are invited to MIX IT UP at St. Mary's Breakthrough Youth Night on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Friends are welcome too!
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Church
Breakthrough Youth Night at St. Mary's Swormville
This Tuesday - a presentation about The Incarnation at St. Mary's Swormville! When we say the creed at Mass, do we really think about what it means, that Jesus, the carpenter of Nazareth, was really and truly God “by whom all things were made” in a human body?
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Church
Speaker on The Incarnation
St. Mary's Spring for Success Auction Gala is being held earlier than in the past. Mark your calendars now!
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Church
Spring for Success Auction Gala 4/5/25
Our St. Mary's Faith Community wishes everyone a happy, healthy, and blessed New Year!
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Church
Have a blessed new year!