Yes, it’s time to start thinking about Pre-K & Kindergarten for the Fall of 2026! St. Mary School, Swormville will host their Fall Open House for grades PK - 2 on Thursday, October 16 at 5:30 PM. Walk-ins are welcome! Tour the school, meet teachers & speak with current families. Also browse the selections in our Fall Book Fair from Monkey See Monkey Do.

about 12 hours ago, St. Mary's Church
Fall Open Houser 10/16/25
St. Mary's ANNUAL PET BLESSING in celebration of The Feast of St. Francis will be held at St. Mary's on Saturday, October 4th at 2:00 PM on the front steps of the school, facing Transit Road. All furry, feathered and scaly pets are welcome and must be on a leash or in a pet carrier.
7 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Blessing of the Animals 10/4, 2 PM at St. Mary's with hamster photo and St. Francis of Assisi
Please prayerfully consider leading the Rosary before a weekend Mass during October. You do not have to be a Rosary expert” as a script is provided.
Please SIGN UP with the following link or contact Hope Chavanne at 716-479-5043. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054CABA72FA7FD0-58819718-october#/
9 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Month of the Rosary

First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, October 4 at St. Mary's Church:

The monthly First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary takes place at St. Mary's, after the Saturday, October 4th 9:00 AM Mass. We will pray the Holy Rosary with scriptural meditation, hear Mary's message given at Fatima, and offer prayers to The Immaculate Heart of Mary to grow closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and in reparation for sacrileges against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

A priest will be available after 9 AM Mass for the Sacrament of Penance.

Use this link to learn more about this devotion: First Five Saturdays Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/o/smsp/page/first-five-saturdays-devotion-to-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary

13 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Immaculate Heart of Mary devotion brings humankind to God through Mary's heart
*Cub Scout New Member Recruitment Night!*

Calling all youth (and parents) interested in joining Cub Scouts at St. Mary’s! Come to an informational meeting here at St Mary’s on Monday, September 29th, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in Parish Center Room 108. Come see all the fun you can have as a Scout!
Accepting boys and girls in grades K-5. Adult leadership positions are also available as we start to transition our current leadership team. Questions? Contact Donnie Chilcott (dchilcott1978@gmail.com) or Amy Vaillancourt (ajv8604@gmail.com).
19 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Eight (8) hours left to sign up for the Men's Christ Renews Welcome Retreat! https://form.jotform.com/230406168176152
22 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Men's Retreat at St. Mary's  9/20-21

Deadline to register for this weekend's Men's Retreat is tomorrow, Tues., 9/16, @ 11:59 PM! Sign-up, now, for the experience of a lifetime: https://form.jotform.com/230406168176152. We hope to welcome you on September 20th. Bring a friend!

23 days ago, Together in Christ Family Communications
"What is a spiritual retreat?"
"WHY TAKE A RETREAT"
Men, please read this insightful reflection. Ladies, please show this to the men in your life. Men, think about it and pray about it - should you attend the Christ Renews Welcome Retreat next weekend? More info.: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/o/smsp/page/christ-renews-his-parish-welcome-20-retreats
26 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Reflection on going on a retreat
Reflection on going on a retreat
Students in grades 6 - 12 are invited to our first B REAKTHROUGH Youth Night of the new school year on Monday, September 15 @ 6:30 PM in St. Mary's gym (enter at Door B-1). We hope to see you there! Sign up with the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054CABA72FA7FD0-breakthrough1#/
29 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Breakthrough Youth Group 9/15 at St. Mary's Swormville
All are welcome to join our Sacred Heart of Jesus faith community for their monthly First Friday devotion, tomorrow, September 5th after 8 AM Mass,. We will pray the Rosary before Our Lord present in the Holy Eucharist. Adoration closes with Benediction at 4 PM. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and Diocesan Shrine is located at 5337 Genesee St. in Bowmansville.
about 1 month ago, Together in Christ Family Communications
Eucharistic Monstrance
What is Children's Liturgy of the Word?
Beginning at the 9:00 AM Mass on September 7th, children (PreK-Grade 5) are dismissed from Mass to a separate area to hear the readings from the Children’s Lectionary. They are accompanied by a catechist (teacher) and a helper. Parents are welcome to attend with their children.
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Church
Children's Liturgy of the Word-Jesus with children and Bible
Ready to take the next step in your faith journey? Would you like to learn more about the Catholic Church? Do you wish to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Penance, and/or Confirmation? Sign up today for OCIA, Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. Classes begin in September.
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Church
Invitation to join OCIA-Order of Christian Initiation of Adults for fall 2025
Please plan to save your returnable bottles and cans from your Labor Day get togethers for the St. Mary's Boy Scout Troop 92 Eagle Project Drive-thru Bottle & Can Drive on September 13-14, 2025.

Bottles/cans may be dropped off Sept. 13 (2:00 - 6:00 pm) and Sept. 14 (7:00 am - 1:00 pm). This will help support upcoming Eagle Projects for scouts in our troop. Look for the redemption truck parked in the St. Mary School lot along Transit Rd. Drive through on your way to/from Mass, and our scouts will remove the bags from your vehicle. Thank you for your continued support!!
about 2 months ago, St. Mary's Church
empty cans for return
We thank God for the lovely summer evening last Friday night for our Solemnity of the Assumption outdoor Mass and BYOPicnic.
about 2 months ago, St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Church Swormville Assumption Outdoor Mass and BYOPicnic
St. Mary's Church Swormville Assumption Outdoor Mass and BYOPicnic
St. Mary's Church Swormville Assumption Outdoor Mass and BYOPicnic
St. Mary's Church Swormville Assumption Outdoor Mass and BYOPicnic
St. Mary's Church Swormville Assumption Outdoor Mass and BYOPicnic
St. Mary's Church Swormville Assumption Outdoor Mass and BYOPicnic
St. Mary's Church Swormville Assumption Outdoor Mass and BYOPicnic
St. Mary's Church Swormville Assumption Outdoor Mass and BYOPicnic
STUDENTS OF ALL AGES FROM ALL SCHOOLS - bring your backpacks with you to Mass for St. Mary's blessing of backpacks on August 31st! Backpacks will be blessed on Sunday after the 9 AM Mass outside the front of the church. ALL STUDENTS will receive a special back-to-school blessing and gift!
about 2 months ago, St. Mary's Church
Blessing of Backpacks
Many St. Mary's families have been enjoying the summer Faith Formation program. It has been interactive, spiritually enriching, and a true family experience. We look forward to working with our families who will be joining us for our school year Family Faith Formation program soon.
about 2 months ago, St. Mary's Church
Families at St. Mary's Summer Faith Formation Program
Families at St. Mary's Summer Faith Formation Program
Families at St. Mary's Summer Faith Formation Program
Families at St. Mary's Summer Faith Formation Program
Families at St. Mary's Summer Faith Formation Program
Families at St. Mary's Summer Faith Formation Program

If you are planning on coming to St. Mary's BYOPicnic after Friday's 6 PM Outdoor Assumption Mass, please order your hamburgers and hotdogs today via this link: https://forms.gle/LFiVmcXH8MdVmtvx8, or call the parish office by 4 PM today. Please bring your own picnic provisions (plates, utensils, beverages, and side dishes).

about 2 months ago, St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's hosts Wednesday Evening Rosary each week 7-8 PM in St. Mary’s Chapel. This is a wonderful opportunity to pray The Rosary in community with others, pray for peace, and bring our own personal intentions to Jesus through His Mother, Mary.
Everyone is welcome, beginners or veterans, to join in prayer. Rosaries available.
2 months ago, St. Mary's Church
Wednesday Rosary at 7 PM
Space still available to join us! for a special session of BREAKTHROUGH Youth Group on Friday, August 8, 6:30 - 8:30 PM at St. Mary's. Guided by Father Peter, youth group participants will bake bread that will become the host for the evening's outdoor youth Mass. Don't miss this exciting event! Sign-up here: tinyurl.com/breakthrough25

2 months ago, St. Mary's Church
Breakthrough Youth Group

The Batavia Muckdogs would like to invite you to their annual Faith & Family Night this Sunday, July 27th, at 4:00 PM! All members of our Together in Christ Family of Parishes are eligible to receive special discounted tickets at a rate of just $6! The deadline to purchase discounted tickets is Saturday, 7/26. To sign-up, please utilize the link below, or contact the Muckdogs directly at (585) 524-2260. Play ball! https://can-usasports.formstack.com/forms/ff_batavia

2 months ago, Stephanie States
Faith and Family Night at  the Batavia Muckdogs baseball game