St. Mary's

Catholic Church in Arcade, NY

dinodiction

🔔 No Daily Mass in Arcade: May 4 – 8, 2026.

Life in the Spirit Seminar — Hamburg (2025)

Life in the Spirit Seminar by Family #28 will be held on six consecutive Wednesdays beginning May 21 to June 25 (2025) at 7:00 p.m.

Where: SS. Peter & Paul School Cafeteria, 68 E. Main St., Hamburg.

A Life in the Spirit Seminar is a powerful spiritual experience designed to help people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit.

Is there a cost? Yes, $20.

These seminars guide participants through teachings, testimonies and prayer, leading them to a deeper faith and an openness to the gifts of the Holy Spirit.  For contact information, please see the bulletin of May 4, 2025.

Based on the bulletin of May 4, 2025.

Fertility Care: Healthy Choices for a Healthy Future (2025)

Be empowered with knowledge. Learn how your fertility works. Understanding how your body works puts you in charge of decision-making.

Upcoming Introductory Sessions will be held at Sisters Hospital on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am and Monday, June 16th at 6:00pm.

To pre-register, please contact the Sisters Hospital Catholic FertilityCare Center of WNY at 716-862-1944.

Based on the bulletin of April 27, 2025.

Statement of Bishop Michael Fisher on the Death of Pope Francis (2025)

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude, we commend to our loving and one true God the soul of Pope Francis, the good and faithful “Servant of Servants” who guided our Universal Church and the Catholic faithful these past 12 years. Pope Francis’ example of humility and simplicity, his constant call to seek peace, and his openness to all will forever remind us of our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, whom he mirrored in spirit and throughout his long and devoted life as a faithful layman, priest, bishop and pontiff.

In this, the Jubilee Year that the Holy Father inaugurated, may we honor Pope Francis and indeed be true ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ on our pilgrimage toward renewal and reconciliation. May we be constantly inspired by his pursuit of holiness, his warmth, humor, keen insights into the mysteries and traditions of our faith, and most especially, by his love for all without scorn and judgment.

We also humbly appeal to the Holy Spirit to now guide the cardinals of our church as they prepare to select the successor to Pope Francis. May their only motive be to choose one among them who is possessed with great holiness, compassion, wisdom and courage, and best suited to now lead our Church forward in this complex and difficult age.

Eternal rest grant unto your servant Francis, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in eternal peace.

April 21, 2025

Tot Ziens, Father Al (2025)

Tot Ziens, Father Al (Dutch for “Until we see each other again.”)

On May 4, 2025 after the 10:30 am Mass at St. Aloysius, everyone is invited to share a cup of coffee or a sweet treat with Father Al!

We know he likes desserts, so please bring your favorite to share if you can.

If you can’t, come anyways, there will be plenty.

Although we may not be seeing him weekly, we will ask him to keep us in his prayers.

May God bless every day of his retirement.

Based on the bulletin of April 27, 2025.

Renewal Conference 2025: Renewing in a Time of Challenge

“Renewing in a Time of Challenge” Conference

When: Friday, May 16, 2025 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Church (Adamski Center) in Buffalo.

Registration is $35 per person and includes a light breakfast and lunch.

An optional dinner for $50 includes an opportunity to talk with some of the guest speakers.

The keynote speaker is Joshua Danis, the Head of Parish and Diocesan Partnerships for the Hallow app.

We also will have national speakers from the Archdiocese of Chicago and different dioceses throughout the country, in addition to local speakers.

General presentations will cover topics including life after bankruptcy, outreach/social justice, forming disciples, and more!

Registration deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025

Register online: View registration form

Based on the bulletin of April 27, 2025.

Divine Mercy Sunday Devotions (2025)

As we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday on the Second Sunday of Easter, April 27th, 2025, we invite all members of our Cattaraugus Creek Catholic Community to join us at St. Aloysius Church in Springville to participate.

We will begin with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the 10:30 AM Mass and Adoration until 3:00 PM.

There will be an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance at 2:00 PM and readings about Divine Mercy at 2:30 PM followed by recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and ending with Benediction at 3:00 PM.

We hope you will join us as you are able.

Based on the bulletin of April 20, 2025.