#Classof2027 #grade8 #timetomakethedonuts #sweettreat #FamousDoughnuts #tradition #Doughnutsale
👛 Women of our Together in Christ family of parishes, please join Daughters of Mary for a gathering on Friday, November 13, 10:00 – 11:30 AM in Room 110/111 at St. Mary's. We will welcome Susan Riley, founder of the Small Blessings Purse Project, which provides local disadvantaged women, through reputable organizations and local shelters, with new or gently used purses filled with care products and costume jewelry. A small act to help restore dignity in difficult times. Susan will share her story of founding this ministry in her retirement.
We will collect new or gently used purses, costume jewelry, personal care products, & Dollar Tree gift cards to help fill purses. Contact Elizabeth Forman with questions at daughtersofmary815@gmail.com .
#daughtersofmary #smallblessingspurseproject
#veteransday #prayforveterans #GodblesstheUSA
DID YOU KNOW... you can recite the Rosary along with us anytime? Click the link below to access videos of the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, & Luminous Mysteries, filmed in the Marian Chapel at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish.
💙 https://www.nativityharrishill.org/rosary
Wednesday, November 11th.
🐝 Visit stmaryschoolswormville.org/jobs to learn more and apply.
#smstheplacetobee #middleschool #science #biology
🔥 Is the Holy Spirit calling you to make a difference in your grandchildren's lives? Join our Catholic Grand-parenting Group!
The Catholic Grand-parenting Initiative invites all grandparents, grandparents-to-be, aunts, uncles, and Godparents to our first Northtowns Chapter meeting:
Saturday, November 7, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Msgr. Paa Center (enter through back door of the church)
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish
4375 Harris Hill Road, Williamsville, NY 14221
Come explore and share practical ways to pass the spiritual torch to those whom we love. All are welcome! For more information: mclark@togetherinchristfamily.org
#catholicparentinginitiative #grandparents #passthetorch
Are you in for our November Breakthrough Youth Group Events?
Open to youth in Grade 6 - Confirmation Prep.
TIME WITH JESUS:
Friday, November 6 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | St. Mary's Cafeteria
COUNT THE BLESSINGS:
Monday, November 16 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | St. Mary's Cafeteria
Sign-up here: https://tinyurl.com/ahhdj7e8
#youthgroup #breakthrough #togetherinchristfamily
Come & sit with Jesus THIS FRIDAY! Families from Sacred Heart, Nativity, St. Mary's, & anywhere in our Diocese are invited to a dedicated Children's & Family Holy Hour. Even young children are welcome!
Friday, November 6th | 4 to 5 PM
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish & Diocesan Shrine
5337 Genesee Street, Bowmansville, New York 14026
This is more than just a "noise & wiggle-friendly" time for Adoration - it is an invitation for children (of all ages) & families to be in the real presence of Jesus. It is a time to grow comfortable in Adoration, to grow spiritually, & to grow in relationship with our Lord & each other. Sacred Heart volunteers are present, not just to welcome your family, but also to provide music, activities, & support. They will help your family feel at ease & learn about Jesus' Sacred Heart & His love for you. Bring the whole family!
Children's & Family Holy Hour is held every First Friday of the month from 4-5 pm. If you can't make it this week, please join us in December.
Family-Friendly Guide to Adoration: https://tinyurl.com/94pseftk
#firstfriday #letthechildrencometome #familyholyhour
There are several additional ways to remember your departed loved ones here at St. Mary's. One is to complete the All Souls Day envelope available at church. You can also inscribe your loved one's name in the Book of Remembrance, which is on display near the photo gallery.
#November #AllSouls #faithfuldeparted #prayforus
NEW DATE! Join us for Altar Server Training this THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5th at 5:30 PM in St. Mary's Main Church, Swormville.
Boys and girls in grade 4 and up who have received their First Communion are eligible to participate in training. Limited spaces are available. Click to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/2yvu396r
Contact Janice O'Brien with any questions:
(716) 688-9380 or liturgy@togetherinchristfamily.org.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Diocesan Shrine
5337 Genesee Street Bowmansville, New York 14026
All are invited to gather as we pray for our faithfully departed.
St. Mary's Church, Swormville
6919 Transit Road
Swormville, NY 14051
#allsaintsday #november1 #allyouholymenandwomen #prayforus #whenthesaintsgomarchingin #togetherinchristfamily
Here are a few simple ways to pray for the faithful departed as a family:
• Make a list of names. Write down grandparents, friends and anyone your family has lost. Keep the list by the dinner table and pray for them before meals all month. (November is the month of the Holy Souls.)
• Learn the Eternal Rest prayer. "Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen."
• Visit a cemetery. Through November 8th, the Church grants a plenary indulgence for the souls in purgatory when you visit a cemetery and pray for the dead (under the usual conditions). Bring the kids and let them pray at a family grave.
• Offer a Mass or a Rosary. Ask your parish to offer a Mass for someone you love, or pray a decade of the Rosary together for them tonight.
Learn more: https://ewtnmission.com/seasonsandfeastdays/allsouls/
#allsoulsday #faithfuldeparted #prayer
"Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 5:3
TODAY'S READINGS:
FIRST READING: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 24:1 bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6
Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.
SECOND READING: 1 John 3:1-3
GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-12a
#togetherinchristfamily
Waiting for trick-or-treaters to arrive? Buy your Meat Raffle tickets online now for next Saturday, November 7th!
🥓 Click here to purchase: stmaryschoolswormville.org/meat
#meatraffle #chuckroast #mostfunever #stockthefreezer #basketraffle #5050
All Saints' Day Mass: Sunday, November 1
St. Mary's Church, Swormville, 9:00 AM
Our celebration will include a Parade of Saints by the Faith Formation children of our Family of Parishes!
St. Mary's Swormville | Nativity BVM | Sacred Heart of Jesus
#allsaintsday #togetherinchristfamily #allyouholymenandwomenprayforus
It takes many disciples' hands to create a beautiful and inspiring worship space. Volunteers are always welcome to assist with decorating the church for liturgical seasons and special feast days. Click here for more information: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/page/serviceministry-or-donate
— Saint John of the Cross
We are so blessed to have the Lord's beauty of Autumn surrounding us at St. Mary's. Thank you to everyone who works so hard to keep our campus looking tip-top during each season!