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Celebrating 175 years at St. Mary's Swormville

ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC SOCIETY

Established as St. Mary of the Assumption at Transit in 1849 by Bishop John Timon

Rosary Revival August 11-14, 2024 at St. Mary's Swormville

ST. MARY'S ROSARY REVIVAL:

A Journey of Grace Through the Decades

In honor of Mary's Assumption and in preparation for St. Mary's celebratory 175th Anniversary Mass, we will host Fr. George Knab, OMI, for a four-day Rosary Revival. Each day, Fr. Knab will highlight a different set of Mysteries of the Rosary There will be opportunities for confession, healing prayer and plenary indulgence.

Click here for a complete Rosary Revival schedule

Click here to volunteer to assist with the Rosary Revival

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MASS OF THANKSGIVING Commemorating 175 years

St. Mary's Parish will celebrate our founding on Thursday, August 15, 2024, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 6 PM. Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher, Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo will preside. Clergy who have been associated with St. Mary's over the years will concelebrate.

All past and present parishioners are invited to attend our 175th Anniversary Reception immediately following Mass. We kindly request that attendees RSVP for the reception.

RSVP HERE for 175th Anniversary Reception

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