Taizé Prayer Service 7 PM Tonight!
St. Mary's Church
Taizé prayer is a meditative form of prayer. Through a peaceful environment and the repetition of musical phrases, the body and mind slow down enough to be able to listen to the voice of God that is deep within us all.
Advent Penance Service Tonight, Wednesday, December 13, 7:00 pm in St. Mary's Chapel. Eight priests available for the sacrament of Reconciliation. Please park in the chapel lot or Swormville Fire Department lot on the opposite side of Stahley Rd.
Text Scam: There is an unauthorized text circulating that claims to be from Fr. Tom Mahoney. DO NOT RESPOND, it is a scam. Please note, if our clergy had to reach you regarding an urgent matter, they would not text you.
The second purple candle of the Advent wreath symbolizes Peace. Our faith inspires us to pray fervently for peace throughout the world. We know that Christ is the King of Peace.
Our Family of Parishes' Advent Retreat is at 6:30 tonight!
Deacon Peter Donnelly is presenting “The Holy Family”
Tuesdays: December 5, 12, 19
Choose from 10:00 - 11:30 AM and 6:30 - 8 :00 PM
Parish Center
Registration appreciated but not necessary. https://www.signupgenius.com/.../20F054CABA72FA7FD0...
Young Adults, 18-25 (or so) are invited to join us tomorrow night, December 6, 7 PM, in room 109 of the parish center. Spark! is a peer group designed to share faith and fun together on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7 PM. Bring a friend with you! No sign up required.
24 HOUR EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Come and adore Him in the Blessed Sacrament! What a wonderful way to prepare for Christ's coming.
Monday, December 11, 8:30 AM (after Mass) - Tuesday, December 12, 8:00 AM (Benediction before 8:00 AM Mass)
St. Teresa of Avila Church
5771 Buell St., Akron, NY 14001
ADORERS ARE NEEDED. Please sign up for time slot(s) for which you are able to adore our Most Blessed Sacrament.
Prepare for Christmas with an Advent Retreat at St. Mary's Church Swormville
Deacon Peter Donnelly will be presenting on The Holy Family.
Tuesdays: December 5, 12, 19
Choose from 10:00 - 11:30 AM and 6:30 - 8 :00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Center, 6919 Transit Road, East Amherst
Sign up appreciated at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054CABA72FA7FD0-46152327-holy#/
Donations to St. Mary's Educational Endowment are gratefully accepted at any time.
Thank you for your support.
Today is Giving Tuesday! Please prayerfully consider making a donation to St. Mary's Educational Endowment, a restricted investment account from which the earnings will be used to support Catholic Education for St. Mary's faith community for many years to come. Go to the secure Online Giving tab at stmaryswormville.org to donate.
Almost there, St. Mary's! Five (5) virtual ornaments left and 20 still on the Giving Trees! Stop in to the church foyer or click here to sign up to bring a much needed Christmas gift for one or more of these people by this Sunday, 12/3:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AFA829ABF58-45898448-giving#/
More than 100 ornaments are left on this year's virtual and physical Giving Trees! Please take an ornament to purchase a gift for someone less fortunate than yourself. Gifts need to be returned on/before 12/3. For virtual ornaments go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AFA829ABF58-45898448-giving
A Thanksgiving blessing:
Heavenly Father, we come to you today with gratitude for all of the blessings you've given us, especially our faith, friends and family members, and for the nourishment you provide. Amen.
Please support St. Mary's Educational Endowment on Giving Tuesday, November 28.
St. Mary's Educational Endowment is a restricted investment account from which the earnings will be used to support Catholic Education at St. Mary’s Parish in perpetuity.
Donations may be made through the secure online giving portal on St. Mary's website, by using a labeled envelope available in the church foyer, or by stopping in to the parish office with your cash/check/credit card. Thank you for prayerfully considering supporting Catholic Education at St. Mary's for the future.
Thank you! We had a tremendous response to our Thanksgiving Food Drive! St. Mary's Society of St. Vincent de Paul is busy today sorting and distributing all of this food to the needy of our area.
Beautiful wall mounted Holy Water fonts have been installed at the entrance to the church to make the Holy Water more accessible to all as the assembly departs from Mass.
St. Mary's Educational Endowment is a restricted investment account from which the earnings will be used to support Catholic Education at St. Mary’s Parish in perpetuity.
Throw back Thursday brings a sense of gratitude for the young people of our parish who willingly give back to their peers. Here are two photos from the past of our Risen Retreat Crews (RRC). Do you see someone who has been involved since they were confirmed in 2018?
St. Mary's Parish is grateful to our Facilities Manager, Don Andres, for keeping our campus safe and beautiful. Work was completed today on the north side steps of the school and the steps/ramp to chapel's side door. Mr. John Turton also repainted the safety markings on the chapel front steps recently.
Dear Veterans,
We will have a special blessing for veterans at all St. Mary's Masses and distribute thank you cards made by school children and faith formation families. Thank you for your service and may our Gracious God bless you abundantly!
