"As a helper it is beautiful to watch the catechist engage the children in different ways and to see the children's reactions. Each catechist and Children's Liturgy of the Word is different."
~ Gretchen O.
Please contact Janice O'Brien if you have questions/are interested in bringing God's Word to the children of the parish during 9 AM Sunday Mass:
parishlife@stmaryswormville.org or (716)688-9380
It's Throwback Thursday! This 1989 article from the Buffalo News highlighted the founding families of our faith community and school.
All are invited to the 3rd Annual Renewal Mass to be held Sunday, August 27 at OLV National Shrine and Basilica in Lackawanna! Beginning at 4 p.m., we will be praying the rosary and will be undoing the second “knot”, followed by the Mass at 4:30. A reception will be held following Mass.
Dear Public School Parents,
Have you registered your children for the 2023-2024 Faith Formation Program?
Families have the option to complete lessons by either attending on campus lessons or work together at home. IMPORTANT: If you have a child(ren) entering a Sacrament year, please register prior to September.
Our Catholic Education Team is ready to walk with your family on your faith journey.
Questions?
familyfaith@stmaryswormville.org
(716) 688-0599
Since the weather forecast for this afternoon calls for rain, we will have our 6 pm Assumption holy day Mass in the church and the picnic will be in the cafeteria.
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Mass Times:
Monday, August 14: 5 PM Vigil
Tuesday, August 15:
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
6:00 PM Outdoor Mass (bring a chair)
Assumption picnic RSVP's for hamburgers and hot dogs due tonight by midnight!
All are invited to BYOP, bring your own picnic provisions: plates, utensils, beverages, and side dishes. Our Assumption picnic is immediately following the 6 PM Outdoor Mass. Please bring a lawn chair/blanket for your comfort.
Assumption picnic RSVP's for hamburgers and hot dogs must be in by this Friday, August 11th. We hope you can join us. “Bring Your Own Picnic” Dinner
immediately following the Outdoor Mass
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB1hN854TJ_fPqCuwwP2D_fiBU4WzOF_9B5D4eyIxewp0HkQ/viewform
What’s So Ordinary about Ordinary Time? – Find out on August 10th. Families with children in grades 6–12 are invited to join the Youth Ministry team to explore this extraordinary liturgical season. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054caba72fa7fd0-what1#/
Contact the Catholic Education Office with questions: familyfaith@stmaryswormville.org or (716) 688-0599
On August 15, please join us for our 6 PM Outdoor Mass for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and for our BYOP dinner immediately following. Order your hot dogs and hamburgers with this link by 8/11:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB1hN854TJ_fPqCuwwP2D_fiBU4WzOF_9B5D4eyIxewp0HkQ/viewform
Tomorrow, Friday 8/4, is the deadline for ordering 175th Anniversary swag! Click here to order online: https://www.thispromoworks.com/stores/StMarySwormvilleAnniversary
The store will close at 11:59 PM - don't delay!
Spark! is tomorrow night, 8/2, at 7 PM. Young adults ages 18-25 are encouraged to come and check out this peer group designed just for you. Meet in room 109 on campus. You do not need to belong to St. Mary's Church to attend. Bring a friend!
For Throwback Thursday, we aren't going back 100 years - just a few years - to see an old friend, Fr. Andrew Kozminski.
We have quarts of homemade chowder on hand that we are freezing for you! $10/quart until sold out. Available through the parish office; open 8:30 am-4 pm, M-F.
Picnic Raffle drawing is at 5 PM! Buy your ticket at the picnic NOW! $10,000 Grand Prize! A total of $19,500 in cash prizes!
Picnic Day, Hurray! Fun, Food, Friends and Family 11:30-5!
Only 24 hours until the Chowder Chase 5K Run/3K Walk starts! It's easy to register online! https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/EastAmherst/StMary
Register for Saturday's Chowder Chase and you will receive one of these super cool t-shirts! and drink/food vouchers! You'll look great at the post-race party at the WildHorse Beer and Wine Garden! Registration is only $35.
We are grateful to all of our Chowder Chase sponsors!!!!
Oh my, we are in great need of volunteers to prep, cook, and serve our famous chowder this weekend! Please use this link to sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054caba72fa7fd0-20238#/
We are short on volunteers for many other areas too: Please take a look at the many volunteer opportunities here: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/o/smsp/page/parish-picnic-volunteer-opportunities
Last day to drop off new/gently used trinkets and treasures for St. Mary's famous Trinkets and Treasures flea market is this Friday, July 21st. If we get full before that we will advise you on social media. Scan this QR code for a list of acceptable items....
