St. Mary's

Catholic Church in Arcade, NY

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

Catholic Charities is Here to Help (Thanksgiving 2024)

Thankful.

As we look toward celebrating Thanksgiving, we find a renewed sense of gratitude – thankful for the people, places, opportunities and blessings in our day-to-day lives.

Catholic Charities would like to take this chance to offer our sincere thanks to all who support us.

Because of your support, we can continue to be a beacon of HOPE to those in need across Western New York. Thank you!

If someone you know needs help, go to ccwny.org or call 716-218-1400.

Based on the bulletin of November 24, 2024.

Festival of Lights – Our Lady of Fatima in Youngstown (2024-2025)

36th Annual Festival of Lights from November 23 (2024) to January 5 (2025) at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 1023 Swann Rd., Youngstown.

Lights will be on from 5-9 pm the following days:

  • November 23 — December 1
  • December 6-8
  • December 13-15
  • December 20 — January 5

See 15 acres of spectacular Christmas lights, including a 9-foot tall outdoor illuminated Nativity scene and a life-size Fontanini Nativity scene in the Basilica.

For an amazing view, go to the top of the Basilica and get a bird’s eye view of the Avenue of Saints and the Spirit of Christmas.

Admission and parking are free.

All groups welcome.

For scheduled hours — and specific dates for office, gift shop and cafeteria — call our office at 716-754-7489.

Based on the bulletin of November 24, 2024.

Eucharistic Convocation (Friday, Nov. 22, 2024)

Eucharistic Convocation on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 6-9 pm at Fourteen Holy Helpers, 1345 Indian Church Rd, West Seneca.

Join us for an evening dedicated to the Eucharist.

John Paul II said the Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life.” The night will begin with a welcome from Fr. Greg Faulhaber, Fr David Baker will speak next about the Mass, and Fr. Sean DiMaria will talk about the Eucharist. The evening will end with a Holy Hour and Benediction. The night will include music by John Paul Von Arx, the Coordinator of Worship & Music Director at Franciscan University.

A light reception will follow in the parish hall.

This event is free and open to all thanks to the generosity of the Fourteen Holy Helpers Holy Name Society.

In order to plan for the reception, call the church’s rectory at 716-674-2374 if you plan to attend.

Based on the bulletin of November 17, 2024

Ecumenical Services Upcoming: Thanksgiving, Christmas (2024)

Thanksgiving: The Sardinia Methodist Church will host an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at the Sardinia United Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 26th at 6:30 pm (2024).

Christmas: Mark your calendars early for the Christmas Cantata on December 15th at 10:00 am (2024).

Based on the bulletin of November 3, 2024.

How Do I Pray: A Retreat on Prayer (2024)

Father Jim Bastian and Dustin Bliss will present information and guidance on how to grow you faith through a deeper prayer life.

Topics discussed will include praying for ourselves, praying for others, ritualistic prayer, contemplative prayer, praying over others, and intercessory prayer.

This retreat will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 10:00 am — 3:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Church, 46 North Main Street, Holland NY.

Lunch and snacks will be provided.

RSVP is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome.

There is no cost to attend, but donations are welcome.

Please contact Dustin Bliss, or St. Joseph’s in Holland. For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of November 10, 2024.

Based on the bulletin of November 10, 2024.

CCCC Ladies Christmas Party (2024)

All the ladies of the CCCC Parish Family are invited to a Christmas Dinner Party held at the St. Aloysius Parish Hall.

This is on Monday, December 9, 2024 starting at 4:00 pm with dinner at 5:00 pm.

Please join us for an evening of food, fellowship and fun.

A free will offering for the event will be accepted.

Please make your reservations by Wednesday, December 4, 2024 by calling one of the names listed below:

  • Jean Kessler
  • Kim Miller
  • Ann Ploetz
  • Diane Woloszyn

For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of November 10, 2024.

Based on the bulletin of November 10, 2024.

Volunteer Drivers Wanted (2024)

The Bread of Life Outreach Center in Colden is looking for substitute drivers to pick up food donations from Wegmans on McKinley Dr. or food orders from Save A Lot and drop them off at the pantry.

Cardinal Angelo De Donatis said when you feed the hungry you are “in a sense making a pilgrimage to Christ present in them.”

One day a month can be life changing.

Please call Tracey if you would like to find out how you can help. For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of November 3, 2024.

Bread of Life Outreach services the Southtowns area.

Based on the bulletin of November 3, 2024.

November Parish Office Closings (2024)

Please note: Our Parish Offices will be closed on November 11, 28 and 29 (2024) so our staff can enjoy holiday time with their families.

Based on the bulletin of November 10, 2024.

Planning St. Aloysius Chicken BBQ; Altar Society (November 2024)

The planning meeting for the St. Aloysius Chicken BBQ is scheduled for Monday, November 18 at 6:00 pm (2024) in the St. Aloysius Parish Hall.

Altar Society: The St. Aloysius Altar Society Meeting is immediately following the chicken BBQ meeting at 6:30 pm.

Based on the bulletin of October 27, 2024.