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Everyone Has the Right to be Heard
This past weekend I spoke of the need to raise our voices to effect the necessary changes in our diocese. For those who may not have been at Mass this weekend I share my words with all of you…. My Sisters and Brothers, First of all, thank you for being here and for...
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus/Orchestra to Perform at St. Mary’s
Save the date for a beautiful start to your Holiday season! On Sunday, November 24th @ 3:00 PM, The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus & Orchestra has added a second performance for their sold out Handel's Messiah, right here at St. Mary's! We are so very honored to...
St. Mary’s Welcomes Our New Business Manager
Dear St. Mary’s Faith Family, We are delighted to announce that Maureen Orgek has joined the St. Mary’s Swormville parish staff as our Business Manager on August 19th, 2019. Maureen brings many years of experience to St. Mary’s as she has held various banking and...
Feast Day Invite To All Our St. Mary’s Parishioners and Friends!
On August 15th, we celebrate Mass and a Holy Day of Obligation for our Blessed Mother's Assumption into Heaven. This is our parish's FEAST DAY, as the original name of our Church located at Dodge and Transit Roads back in 1849 was named- St. Mary's of the Assumption...
St. Mary’s 170th Picnic Weekend- July 19-21!
We look forward to having some fun with our St. Mary's Faith family this weekend and hope you can join us at some or all of the events planned! Please consider signing up to help this weekend, there are some holes in our volunter lists! Many hands lighten the load...
Family Faith Formation Celebrates Easter Season with Holy Sacraments
Our Family Faith Formation Office wrapped up a busy Easter Season as they prepared many children, and a few adults, for the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. If you have been a parishioner here at St. Mary’s through an Easter Season, you know this is another...
We Need Your Feedback-Parish Communication Survey
Now that we have collected your updated emails, we will be sending our parishioners a survey asking for your feedback on our parish communications. This will be sent out to the parish on Monday, June 17th. We thank you in advance for your kind reply as we are...
From the Pulpit… Trinity Sunday Message to St. Mary’s Fathers
Deacon Rick shared his homily on Father's Day, Sunday, June 16th, at the 9 a.m. Mass. This same day is a special day in our Liturgical calendar when we celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity. Below is an excerpt from Deacons homily delivering a message to our...
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Many new and exciting things are happening here at our beloved St. Mary's Faith Community and more are to come! We consider you all our family, our family in Christ, so when we have some good news to share, we want you to be the first to know. If you are missing out...
Michaela Staskiewicz Recognized as Altar Server of the Year
February 16th, 2019, was a very special day for Michaela Staskiewicz as she was recognized for her dedicated service to St. Mary’s Parish as Altar Server of the Year. Michaela was invited to St. Joseph’s Cathedral with her family to...
Thank You, Auction Gala Great Success!
Despite the rainy evening, over 170 people attended and celebrated the Auction Gala on Friday, May 10th at Brookfield Country Club for St. Mary's! We want to extend our sincere appreciation to all who attended the event that evening, sent in donations for both silent...
Celebrating 60 Years of Service!
Thank you for celebrating and congratulating our very own Sister Suzanne Hitzges on 60 years of service with the Sisters of St. Francis. On Sunday, May 19th, at the 9 AM Mass, we recognized her for such a wonderful accomplishment and celebrated in the Parish Center...
Meat Raffle Fun!
Saturday, March 9th, was a night to remember for our parish and school community! The school gym was filled with over 300 people to partake in our First Inaugural...
Men’s CRHP Weekend Retreat Registration- Deadline March 18th!
To all of the men and my fellow brothers in Christ: For more than 20 years, St Mary’s has hosted Christ Renews His Parish weekends/retreats here at our Parish. St. Augustine once said, “Our hearts are restless O’Lord until they rest in you.” Our parish’s heart is...
Women’s CRHP Retreat Registration- Deadline February 15th!
Dear Ladies, We have been praying for you, eagerly anticipating you joining us for the Women’s Retreat as the promise of spring approaches. We have planned a refreshing weekend of spiritual renewal and look forward to sharing our journeys in Christ. Our goal is...