It takes many disciples' hands to create a beautiful and inspiring worship space. Volunteers are always welcome to assist with decorating the church for liturgical seasons and special feast days. Click here for more information: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/page/serviceministry-or-donate
— Saint John of the Cross
We are so blessed to have the Lord's beauty of Autumn surrounding us at St. Mary's. Thank you to everyone who works so hard to keep our campus looking tip-top during each season!
OCTOBER 25, 2026: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
"You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind." - Mt 22:37
TODAY'S READINGS:
First Reading: Exodus 22:20-26
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51, I love you, Lord, my strength.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40
#togetherinchristfamily
November is the month of remembering our deceased loved ones, beginning with the Feast of All Souls' Day on November 2.
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 November 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 found in your packet (or 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 Sunday, November 1, at 11:00 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.
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
11/05/2026 (Thu.), 5:30 - 6:30 pm | 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
OCTOBER 25th | 8AM - 1 PM
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL CAFETERIA
St. Mary's Parish Council & the Catholic Parenting Initiative invite you to a Coffee & Sweets Social. 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!
St. Mary's Swormville and Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary parishes are recognizing October as Respect Life Month with visual memorials symbolizing the precious lives lost to abortion.
There is one cross on the lawn of our parishes for every one million babies aborted since 1973. Sixty three white crosses, for 63 million babies.
The life of the Blessed Mother teaches us to respect each human life in every stage and circumstance. We ask her intercession in helping us to recognize the gift of human life, even when that gift is unexpected or calls us to make sacrifices.
O Mary, Mother of the living, to you do we entrust the cause of life.
Learn more: https://www.respectlife.org/mary-mother-of-life
#october #respectlifemonth #togetherinchristfamily
Bring your All Souls Day gallery photos to Mass this weekend! We will celebrate 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.
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.
Join us Monday, October 26th, at 6:30 PM
St. Mary's Parish Center, 6919 Transit Rd., Room 106/107
• Learn about consecrations, novenas, and other ways to grow closer to Christ & His Church.
• Explore the history, meaning, and biblical foundation of Catholic devotions.
• Discuss how and why to do and defend consecrations.
• Discuss why we honor the Blessed Mother and the saints.
• Learn about relics and veneration and their importance in our spiritual lives.
Our speaker will be Barb Mogle of the Revive Ministry and caretaker of the 100 relics at Sacred Heart of Jesus Shrine!
There's a hunger in the Church to understand our faith deeply, to own it, and to defend it -- not from fear but from love. Let us journey together in Jesus to bring His love to others!
#stmarys #togetherinchristfamily #catholicapologetics
Saturday, October 24 , 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
5337 Genesee St, Bowmansville
Dozens of vendors! Come look through all of the amazing items available and discover some real treasures.
Oct. 25 – Meet & Greet some of our members at the Coffee & Sweets Social in the St. Mary's Cafeteria, from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Refreshments will be served, and signups taken.
Call Carl Galante at (716) 440-7458 with questions.
If you missed the Fall Open House last week, not to worry! You can still meet teachers & learn more about enrolling your child at St. Mary School. Click here to schedule a personalized on-school time tour: https://smstheplacetobee.com/
Or, save the date for our January Open House for Pre-K - Grade 8 on Sunday, January 31, 2027! Find out why our families say SMS gives them MORE, & why enrolling was the best decision they've made for their child.
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.
