St. Mary's

Catholic Church in Arcade, NY

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Wedding Anniversary Mass in Buffalo (2022)

25th, 50th, 60th & 70th Wedding Anniversary Mass Invitation

The Diocese of Buffalo and the Office of Pastoral Ministries wishes to honor couples who will observe their 25th, 50th, 60th and 70th wedding anniversaries and recognize the beauty of their faithfulness, sacrifice, challenges & comforts in daily married life.

Couples are invited to celebrate these anniversaries at a special Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

On this day, the entire Diocese of Buffalo will join those celebrating these anniversaries!

A brunch will take place after this Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church center at 160 Court Street in Buffalo behind City Hall.

Any couples interested in participating in this special celebration, please contact Father Joe by Sunday, September 25th, 2022.

Information about the Wedding Anniversary Mass based on the bulletin of August 14, 2022.

Lawn Fete: Thank Yous (2022)

“Thank You to everyone who helped make our Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ Basket & Grand Drawing Raffles a wonderful success! All of your help and support is truly appreciated!”  Linda Jean George, Amy Opferbeck & Todd Salzler

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“Thank you to everyone who supported our Drive-Thru/Dine-In Chicken Barbecue, Basket & Grand Drawing Raffle last weekend! Because of your generous support, this first fundraiser after 2 years of the pandemic, was a great success!!

I want to thank Linda Jean George, Amy Opferbeck and Todd Salzler for all their hard work coordinating this fundraising event. I also thank the “Barbecue Pit Crew”, the “Kitchen Crew”, all of our volunteers who worked in the serving line, especially our youth who greeted the Drive-Thru customers, took the orders, delivered the dinners to each car and kept the line running smoothly! I also thank the young people who entertained our young children with the games and served the delicious ice cream!

The basket raffle was amazing! We had a total of 132 baskets donated! Thanks to all who donated baskets! Your generosity is truly appreciated!

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who returned your Grand Drawing Raffle Tickets!

To all of our parishioners who worked “behind the scene” the day before preparing the grounds, final set up the morning of, all of the hard work during the day and cleaning up afterward, thank you! You helped make this fundraising event a great success. God Bless you all!

— Based on Fr. Joe’s letter from the bulletin of August 14, 2022, edited.

Contents of this post based on the bulletin of August 14, 2022.

WACY’s Golf Tournament & Basket Raffle (2022)

When: Saturday, September 10, 2022

Where: Quiet Times Golf Course (2220 Stedman Road, Attica, NY 14011)

9 Hole / 2 person Best Ball

R.S.V.P. by September 1, 2022

Golfers contact:  Terry Simons, Theresa Zielinski
Sponsorship contact:  Ed Hackett
Basket/Other Donations contact:  Ruth Hackett

Please see the bulletin of August 14 for contact information.

Information about the golf tournament based on the bulletin of August 14, 2022.

No Holy Day of Obligation – August 15, 2022

August 15th, 2022 is the Feast of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary. This year, because it falls on a Monday, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation.

There will be one Mass on Monday August 15th, 2022 in Arcade at 8:30 a.m. (Arcade Worship Site.)

Holy Day information based on the bulletin of August 14, 2022

Second Collection for Missionary Sisters (2022)

Second Collection at all Masses this weekend! (August 13-14, 2022.)

Sister Rubi Arellano, a Missionary of the Servant Sisters of the Visitation, will speak to us about her missionary work. The Sisters of the Visitation are missionary Sisters who work around the world and specifically in Eastern Samar, Philippines. The second collection this weekend (August 13-14, 2022) will be for the Missions of her ministry.

We welcome Sister Rubi to our parish!

Information on the second collection is based on the bulletin of August 14, 2022.

Food Pantry Could Use Donations

The P.A.C. Food Pantry could use donations!

They are low on cereal, rice, personal care products and snacks for their Kid Packs (granola bars, etc.).

Boxes are still available in the church vestibule at both worship sites.

Thank you for your continuing support!

Info about the P.A.C. Food Pantry based on the bulletin of July 17, 2022.

Summer Lawn Fete & Chicken BBQ – Updated (2022)

St. Mary’s Lawn Fete, Take-Out/Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ, Basket Raffle & Grand Prize Drawing!

When: Sunday, August 7, 2022.

Where: East Arcade Worship Site (6785 East Arcade Road, Arcade, NY 14009).

Chicken dinners available at 11:30 a.m. until sold out!

Chicken Barbecue Dinner is $14.00 which includes 1/2 chicken, dinner roll with butter, two sides, a cookie and a bottle of water.

Drive Thru and Park To Eat on grounds will enter at the Cemetery Driveway. Drive Thru will proceed around the back of the cemetery and pick up dinners at the Pavilion (line will be marked). People wanting to stay on grounds to eat and play/visit will enter the same way and follow sign for parking.

Outdoor seating will be available under the Pavilion for anyone who would like to eat on the grounds and visit with friends and family. (Please note: While one bulletin mentioned seating under a tent, plans have changed and all seating will be under the Pavilion.)

Two children’s games will be available for the little ones to play!

Ice Cream Stand will be set up under the Pavilion!

Basket Raffle and Grand Drawing will take place under the Pavilion! Raffles will take place at 4:00 p.m.

Additional Grand Drawing Tickets are available in the vestibule of both worship sites this weekend, and will be available under the Pavilion on the day of the Lawn Fete & Chicken BBQ.

Thank you for your generous response for the Basket Raffle and ticket returns for the Money Raffle!

For those who would like to help with setup or cleanup:

Mark your calendars! HELP IS NEEDED!

    • Grounds Set Up (East Arcade): Saturday, August 6, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m.
    • Clean Up / Tear Down (East Arcade): Monday, August 8, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m.

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St. Mary’s Lawn Fete, Take-Out/Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ, Basket Raffle & Grand Prize Drawing!

Mark your calendars! Sunday, August 7, 2022.

Help is needed! If you would like to donate a basket, please see the bulletin for details.

Additional Grand Drawing raffle tickets are available if you need more! Please contact the parish office.

Information on the Lawn Fete & Chicken BBQ is based on information from parish staff and the bulletins of August 7, July 31, July 24 & July 10, 2022.

St. Jude Rummage Sale (2022)

St. Jude Church in Sardinia, NY invite you to their Rummage Sale on July 7, 8 and 9 (2022)!

Times are as follows:

  • July 7, 2022: 6:00 — 8:00 p.m.
  • July 8, 2022: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
  • July 9, 2022: 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Reprinted from the bulletin of July 3, 2022. Edited lightly.

Diocesan 175th Anniversary Parish Day of Prayer (2022)

Every parish and other institution will host a Day of Prayer throughout the Diocese’s Anniversary Year. This is a time to give thanks for our faith and to pray for others, for the Church, our parishes, for vocations, peace, and for many other needs. St. Mary’s Parish Day of Prayer is this Thursday, June 30th (2022). The day will begin with daily Mass at 8:30 a.m. (Arcade Worship Site) followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to join us for Mass and/or private prayer throughout the day.

Reprinted from the bulletin of June 26, 2022, and lightly edited.

WACY Honors Fr. Jim Fugle

WACY News: Help us to honor Father Jim Fugle! Father Jim was an example of how to walk with Jesus, even in his suffering. We want to honor his life and faith. We are asking for donations to go towards a hand-engraved stone “The Road to Emmaus” for Father Jim’s gravesite.

Families of Wyoming Association for Catholic Youth — WACY — are collecting tax deductible donations until August 1st, 2022. Any extra funds will be placed in a Scholarship Fund in Father Jim’s name. Tax deductible gifts can be made to WACY (with “Father Jim’s Stone” in the memo).

Mail donations to:

WACY
PO BOX 67
Strykersville, NY 14145.

Thank you for your help.

The above is slightly edited from copy found in the bulletin of June 12, 2022.