St. Mary's

Catholic Church in Arcade, NY

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

No Matter WHAT: A Day for Catholic Teens (March 30, 2025)

Young people in grades 8-12 are invited to No Matter WHAT: A Day for Catholic Teens on Sunday, March 30 (2025) from 12 noon – 5:30pm at Hilbert College in Hamburg!

Gather with teenagers from across the Diocese for an interactive day with national speaker Paul J. Kim!

The day concludes with Mass with Bishop Michael Fisher.

The cost is $25 and includes lunch.

Please register by March 17, 2025.

For more information or to register: Registration Form

This will be an experience you won’t want to miss!

Based on the bulletin of March 2, 2025. Updated with info from the March 2, 2025 bulletin of St. Martha in Depew.

Fridays Stations of the Cross — Lent (2025)

During the upcoming Lenten season of 2025, Fridays will bring two opportunities for Stations of the Cross: 12:00 noon in Springville, and 7:00 pm in East Arcade.

Fridays at Noon: Springville

The Stations of the Cross are a traditional Lenten devotion in which the faithful are invited to join in the steps of Jesus as he carries his cross, is crucified and laid in the tomb.

We invite everyone to pray this devotion each Friday of Lent, beginning Friday, March 7, 2025 through Friday, April 11, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at St. Aloysius Church, Springville. We hope you will join us.

Fridays at 7:00 pm: East Arcade

Stations of the Cross will be said at the East Arcade worship site each Friday at 7:00 pm during Lent, starting March 7, 2025.

Deacon Rick has a beautiful way of the Cross that will really set your heart in the right place for Lent.

All the CCCC Family are invited to come. Let us Worship.

If you have any questions, please call Betty Peplin.

Based on the bulletin of March 2, 2025 and information from an organizer.

Fertility Care at Sisters Hospital (2025)

The Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System puts you in charge of your fertility and family planning decisions. It is scientifically sound and morally acceptable. If you’re looking to achieve or avoid pregnancy, identify potential infertility issues or learn more about how your fertility works, please contact the Sisters Hospital Catholic FertilityCare™ Center of WNY at 716-862-1944. Introductory Sessions are held monthly.

Based on the bulletin of February 23, 2025.

Catholic Men’s Conference – Updated (2025)

Based on the February 23, 2025 bulletin:

Catholic Men’s Fellowship of WNY 23rd Annual Men’s Conference

Be Bold, Be a Disciple, Be a Man!

  • When: Saturday, March 29, 2025
  • Where: Cardinal O’Hara High School. 39 O’Hara Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150

The men of our community long to come together to be inspired by the Holy Spirit as we grow in faith, holiness and virtue.

As men, we are called to lead, guide and encourage each other to be the men God called us to be.

Go ahead and make the commitment, Be Bold, Be a Disciple, Be a Man!

This year’s twenty-third gathering features Father Larry Richards, an internationally acclaimed speaker from the Diocese of Erie.

Father Michael LaMarca, Pastor of the Roman Catholic Community of the Tonawanda’s will present the afternoon session.

The Conference will include early coffee and donuts, lunch, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Reconciliation and breakout sessions for discussion, fellowship and closing Mass.

Register online: cmfofwny.org

Previous post, based on the December 29, 2024 bulletin:

The Catholic Men’s Conference of WNY will take place on March 29, 2025 at Cardinal O’Hara High School, 39 O’Hara Rd., Tonawanda NY.

The featured speaker will be Fr. Larry Richards.

Along with the speakers, confessions, adoration and breakout discussions will be offered.

Based on the bulletins of February 23, 2025 (upper) and December 29, 2024 (lower).

CCCC Faith Programs for Lent 2025

Continue your journey to a deeper faith and relationship with God with the Cattaraugus Creek Catholic Community. Join us as we explore the Catholic faith with 2 exciting programs this Lent.

Catholicism: Journey Around the World and Into the Faith

In this video series, we’ll journey with Bishop Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries. From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda… from the glorious shrines of Italy, France, and Spain, to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City, the fullness of the Catholic faith. Journey deep into the Faith as you watch and discuss each episode.

Hosted by Deacon Jeff.

When: Tuesdays, beginning March 11 (2025), 9:00-10:30 am or 7:00-8:30 pm

Where: St. Aloysius Parish Hall, 190 Franklin St., Springville

Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told

In these videos, Fr. Michael Gaitley weaves a tapestry of wonder and beauty from the dramatic history of Poland, the transformative message of St. Faustina Kowalska, the prophetic apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, the powerful witness of St. Maximillian Kolbe, and the world changing papacy of Pope St. John Paul II. Come experience the consoling message of Divine Mercy.

Hosted by Deacon Rick.

When: Wednesdays, beginning March 12 (2025), 10:00-11:30 am or 7:30-9:00 pm

Where: St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 417 W. Main St., Arcade

Based on the bulletin of February 16, 2025.

St. Mary’s – Ash Wednesday: Mass & Fish Fry

Along with Mass, St. Mary’s will be holding our annual Ash Wednesday Fish Fry on March 5, 2025!

Mass & Distribution of Ashes — March 5, 2025

  • 7:30 am – St. Aloysius, Springville
  • 12:00 noon — Arcade
  • 6:00 pm — St. John, West Valley
  • 7:00 pm — East Arcade

Fish Fry: St. Mary, Arcade — March 5, 2025

Based on the bulletin of February 16, 2025 and the official flyer for Ash Wednesday 2025 at St. Mary’s.

St. Mary’s East Arcade: Decree Reducing (2025)

Here is the document from the Diocese related to the closing of St. Mary’s East Arcade, which was mentioned at Mass the weekend of February 9, 2025. Please click the blue link below to view the document in PDF format.

“DECREE REDUCING THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY, EAST ARCADE AND ITS ASSOCIATED PROPERTY TO PROFANE BUT NOT SORDID USE”

Other documents from similar timeframe: Looking for the merger decrees recently issued? View Recent Merger Decrees

Tuition Assistance for Private Grammar Schools (2025-2026)

The BISON Children Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to economically eligible children in grades K-8.

New families can now apply for scholarships for the 2025-26 school year.

To start the process, families can complete a quick pre-application form online at bisonfund.org.

If selected in our lottery drawing, the scholarships can be used at any private grammar school in WNY.

The deadline to apply is March 31, 2025. The maximum award is $3,000.

For more information, contact Cindy McDonald — please see the bulletin of February 9, 2025 for specific contact info.

Based on the bulletin of February 9, 2025

Help Needed: Bingo at St. Aloysius (2025)

The Cattaraugus Creek Catholic Community Bingo at St. Aloysius is in need of part-time volunteers to join our Bingo staff!

Adult volunteers are needed to help sell Bingo boards from 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm.

Our Bingo teams are made up of caring, generous volunteers from multiple local parish communities who work one Wednesday evening a month.

Our Bingo offers a fun, family-friendly event consisting of several games in addition to Bingo, such as Bell Jar Pull-Tabs, Lotto Tree, Queen of Hearts and free Kids’ Bingo.

Bingo at St. Aloysius is a profitable fundraiser for our CCCC Family of Parishes and is an enjoyable night-out for members of our surrounding communities.

Please contact Kelly Roth if you would like more information and/or to join our Bingo staff. (For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of February 2, 2025)

Thank you for your consideration and God bless!

Based on the bulletin of February 2, 2025.