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New York State Catholic Conference Statement on Dobbs Decision
NYS Bishops' Statement on the Dobb's Decision
World Meeting of Families with Our Family of Parishes
In support of Rome’s World Meeting of Families this week, St. Teresa of Avila Church in Akron hosted our Family of Parishes for Mass, a blessing of families, and an ice cream social on Wednesday evening. In addition, cards were made and a goodwill offering taken up for the residents at Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus in Clarence.
Our Northern Erie County Family of Parishes includes St. Mary Church Swormville, St. Teresa’s, Our Lady of Peace (Clarence), Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Clarence).
Family of Parishes Corpus Christi Procession
St. Mary Church Swormville hosted a beautiful and reverent Corpus Christi procession for the northtowns Family of Parishes which includes St. Teresa of Avila (Akron), Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Clarence), Our Lady of Peace (Clarence), and St. Mary’s (East Amherst). Corpus Christi is the celebration
of the solemnity of the Holy Body and Blood of Christ which is at the center of our Catholic faith.
Join Us for the Corpus Christi Procession on June 19
173rd PARISH PICNIC WEEKEND!
In order to create a well run and super fun weekend for our St. Mary's Faith Community, MANY disciples are needed before, during, and after the Chowder Chase and Parish Picnic! A complete list of volunteer opportunities is listed below. Simply click on the link and...
Synod Listening Sessions
Our Listening Sessions for Phase 1 of our Diocesan Synod will conclude at the end of May, but there are still plenty of valuable opportunities for you be heard. Here are some of the Sessions remaining: May 23rd at 6:30 at St. Vincent de Paul - open to everyone May...
St. Mary’s Scramble Golf Tourney is Back!
Register Today. Foursomes fill up fast.
This was a sold out Tournament in 2021
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY
St. Mary’s Parish invites the children of our parish who will be in Grades K - 4 in September to join us on the ROCKY RAILWAY July 11 – 15, 2022 Registration opens at 5 a.m., Tuesday, April 19 Registration also opens for High School and Middle School Volunteers at...
St. Mary Church Welcomed 14 into Full Communion with the Church at Saturday’s Easter Vigil
"...amidst the light of the Paschal candle, amidst God’s word proclaimed to us, and amidst the bread of life which we share, we will also bless the life-giving water that God has given to us. This water becomes the holy symbol of God’s re-creative love towards us and...
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper
Tonight’s Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper and the Washing of Feet was was truly an inspirational start to the Holy Triduum. At the close of Mass, a silent procession accompanied our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament to the Chapel of Repose, our chapel’s side altar.
Co-Ed Adult Softball Team to Start at St. Mary’s
Join our softball team! Grab a friend! Meet new friends! Share some laughs! Get some fresh air and exercise! Let’s have some fun!
Play Ball!
Comedian Liz Reaves to Entertain at Spring for Success and You Can Bid to Win Her!
St. Mary's is excited to announce that Buffalo native and Helium Comedy Club’s “Buffalo’s Funniest” in 2021, Liz Reaves, will get us laughing at the 2022 Spring for Success Auction and Gala at Brookfield Country Club on April 23rd. Then, you can bid to win a private...
Family of Parishes Penance Service Tuesday, March 29
Our Lady of Peace Church will host a Penance Service for our Family of Parishes at 7 p.m. this Tuesday, March 29th. All of the priests from St. Mary Church Swormville will be present and all are welcome to attend.
Auction Eve Early Bird Prize Announced
Check out the amazing Early Bird Prize for the Auction Eve Premier Gift Raffle - a complete Easter basket and a 27" Chocolate Easter Bunny from Watson's, valued at over $160! Your $25 donation gives a chance to win 25 baskets, each valued at $100 or more AND a chance...
Parishioners: Please Take this Discipleship Survey
The Disciple Maker Index Survey is now open! Simply go to https://portal.catholicleaders.org/d/yx10g3 By completing a 10-15 minute survey, you are helping St. Mary's Parish with information that will be invaluable to Fr. Bryan and our various ministries as we...