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What is a Christ Renews Welcome 2.0 Retreat? Find out here.
It is a spiritual renewal weekend designed to help individuals grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and with others in their faith community. Christ Renews is an effective spiritual renewal and evangelization process that calls together members of the parish to experience personal conversion and Christian unity in the Catholic tradition within the St. Mary’s community. To learn more go to: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/faith-formation/retreats-missions/christ-renews-his-parish/
Fr. Mike Schmitz on Evangelization
The Epiphany of the Lord – Year A 2023
“Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you.” Words from our 1st reading today from the 60th chapter of the prophet Isaiah – sisters and brothers, may the Lord give to you his peace and his joy. I would like to...
St. Mary’s Memories and Moments
As we move toward our 175th Anniversary celebration, we invite you to share your favorite memories of St. Mary Parish and St. Mary School. Whether you are new to St. Mary’s or your family has been here for generations, tell us about the moments and people you...
Get Involved. Feel Supported. Share Faith.
St. Mary’s Church has a long history of ministries, groups of Jesus’ disciples, making an impact within our faith community and beyond. We will be highlighting St. Mary’s active ministries regularly.
Rest in peace, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Read Bishop Michael Fisher's statement on the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI HERE
Daily Masses have Returned to Normal
In the wake of the Christmas Blizzard of 2022, St. Mary's has resumed it's regular Mass schedule: Monday – Thursday (Chapel) 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Friday (Church) 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Saturday (Church) 9:00 a.m. Saturday Vigil Mass (Church) 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Sunday...
Blue Christmas Mass Wednesday, December 28, 7 PM
St. Mary's Church Swormville, 6919 Transit Road, East Amherst, will offer a special Blue Christmas Mass this Wednesday, December 28th at 7:00 pm in the church. All are welcome to join with us in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture, and music that acknowledge...
Prayers for Placing Figures in a Nativity Scene
Placing of all animals in the manger scene: Loving God, all of creation was present at your birth. The animals shared their very home and provided warmth so that you could become God with us. As we place our animals in our manger scene, may we always care for and...
ADVENT DAY OF MERCY and HEALING – December 7 – 8
Day of Mercy and Healing begins at 6 PM on December 7 24 hours of Adoration and Reconciliation Wednesday, December 7th - 5:00 pm Solemnity Vigil Mass, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday Evening Rosary, 7:00 – 8:00 pm in the chapel...
St. Mary Church Christmas Mass Schedule
St. Mary Church Swormville, located at 6919 Transit Road in East Amherst welcomes all to Christmas Eve or Christmas Day Mass.
St. Mary’s Schedule of Advent Opportunities for Prayer and Preparation
Sunday, November 27, is the First Sunday of Advent. We are Disciples of Christ so let us prepare our hearts for his coming.
ST. MARY’S GIVING TREE – 25 YEARS OF GENEROSITY
St. Mary's spirit of giving and helping those in need are intricate parts of our faith community. This is our 25th year of offering the Giving Tree for the many men, women and children in our area that desperately need our prayers and thoughtful assistance. The list...
Would you like to join a faith sharing group?
“Knowing members gives parishioners a sense of belonging to and support from a community." (quote on discipleship from a Forever Young Group member) Sharing the Good News with others can makes it more meaningful to you and inspirational to others. Details are on the...
Consider this… October: The Month of the Rosary
In case you missed this week’s bulletin, Friday Flocknote, or Facebook post, Fr. Luke’s “Consider this…” article about the Month of the Rosary was both educational and practical.