• 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
“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
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
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
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
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
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.
10:03 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.
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.
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.
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
📸: https://www.churchpop.com
#happybirthdayMary #feastday #nativityoftheblessedvirginmary
Millions watched him on TV. He won an Emmy. At the height of his fame, he was one of the most recognizable religious figures in America.
Watch this new video about his remarkable life: https://youtu.be/YL77iqIRMy0?si=Ys9vexkVpwEvYxlY
📸: https://www.celebratesheen.com/
#pathtosainthood #beatification #FultonSheen #TogetherinChristFamily
🎒 It was a gorgeous weekend for back to school blessings from Father John and Father Peter! Students from all schools brought their backpacks to Mass and received a blessing, as well as a small gift from St. Mary School Swormville.
Let's keep students and teachers in our prayers this week as they head back to class:
A BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYER - God of wisdom & might, we praise you for the wonder of our being, for mind, body & spirit. Be with our children as they begin a new school year. Bless them & their teachers & staff. Give them strength & grace as their bodies grow; wisdom & knowledge to their minds as they search for understanding; & peace & zeal to their hearts. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
#backtoschool2026 #backpackblessing #stmaryschool #stmarysparish #togetherinchrist
Bring your backpack to Mass THIS WEEKEND for a special blessing!
All students, from all schools, and of all ages - start your school year off right! Receive a special back-to-school blessing & gift at the following St. Mary’s Masses this weekend:
Saturday, September 5th at 4 pm
Sunday, September 6th at 9 am
Sunday, September 6th at 11 am
#backtoschoolblessing #bringyourbackpack ##backtoschool2026
Thursday, September 3, 2026 • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 4375 Harris Hill Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221
All youth in Grades 6-12 are encouraged to signup & bring a friend. Your friend need not be a parishioner or even Catholic... all are welcome! We can't wait for you to meet Sr. Kateri!
Click here to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/fpra7h7d
#TogetherinChristFamily #Mercy #CatholicYouth
The month of September is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, a title given to Mary as she suffered alongside Christ during his passion. Our Lady of Sorrows is one of many titles bestowed upon Mary. This title is derived from Simeon’s prophecy during Jesus’ presentation at the Temple in the Gospel of Luke.
Opening prayer of Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows:
O, Mother most holy and sorrowful, Queen of Martyrs, you who stood by your Son as He agonized on the cross; by the sufferings of your life, by that sword of pain that pierced your heart, by your perfect joy in heaven, look down on me kindly as I kneel before you, sympathizing with your sorrows and offering you my petition with childlike trust. Dear Mother, since your Son refuses you nothing, ask of His Sacred Heart to mercifully grant what I ask, through the merits of His sacred passion, along with those of your sufferings at the foot of the cross. Mother most merciful, to whom shall I go in my misery if not to you who pities us poor, sinful exiles in this valley of tears? In our name, offer Jesus but one drop of His most precious blood, but one pang of His loving heart. Remind Him that you are our sweetness, our life, and our hope, and your prayer will be heard. Amen.
📷 Prayer & image from: https://www.morningoffering.com/
#september #ourladyofsorrows #stmarys #nativity #sacredheart #togetherinchristfamily
