St. Mary's

Catholic Church in Arcade, NY

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

Catholic Charities Can Help

Rising costs across the board have put a burden on many, but if the burden feels too much to bear, Catholic Charities can help.

If you or your family is facing a crisis situation with food, utilities, toiletries, being able to afford vital medication or more, please call (716) 856 4494 if you reside in Erie County, or your local Catholic Charities office if you reside outside of Erie County. [For more information and county-specific information, please click here.]

We stand ready to help.

Appeal 2022 is ongoing through June 30. To make a donation today, visit https://ccwny.org/donate/ or text GIVEHOPE22 to 44321.

The above is slightly modified from copy found in the bulletin of June 5, 2022. (The donate link has been upgrade for security, and one new link has been added to help individuals find county-specific services.)

Lawn Fete Announced (2022)

Many parishioners have asked if we are having our annual Lawn Fete and Chicken BBQ this year. After prayerful thought, I want to let you know that we will have the Lawn Fete Chicken BBQ, Grand Drawing Raffle and a Basket Raffle on the first Sunday of August (2022). Please mark your calendar and save Sunday August 7th, 2022. Plans are just being discussed and more information will be coming your way!

God’s Blessings Always,
Fr. Joe Gullo

The above is excerpted from Fr. Joe’s letter in the bulletin of June 5, 2022.

Holy Day: Ascension of the Lord (2022)

Here is our Mass schedule for this Holy Day of Obligation:

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 — Vigil, Ascension of the Lord:
5:00 p.m. — East Arcade

Thursday, May 26, 2022 —  Ascension of the Lord:
12:00 Noon — Arcade

Veteran’s Memorial Day Service, East Arcade (2022)

Arcade VFW & American Legioninvite you to join us for theAnnual Veteran’s Memorial Day Serviceon Sunday, May 29th, 202210:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church Cemeteryin East Arcade, NY.

  • Event: Veteran’s Memorial Day Service
  • Date: Sunday, May 29, 2022
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: St. Mary’s Church Cemetery East Arcade, NY

Event information from the bulletin of May 22, 2022.

St. John Neumann Parish Auction(2022)

Saturday, May 21st (2022) at 12:00 Noon,at:

Weber Hall
991 Centerline Road, Strykersville, NY

Auction items include many religiousartifacts and church inventory that has been stored away as well as donated items.

Selling hot dogs and beverages! Also, cookies & baked goods!

Come and enjoy the fun!!Come alone or bring a friend!

  • Event: St. John Neumann Parish Auction
  • Date: Saturday, May 21, 2022
  • Time: 12:00 Noon
  • Location: Weber Hall
  • Address: 991 Centerline Road, Strykersville, NY 14145

Event information from the bulletin of May 22, 2022, edited lightly.

Details on ‘Family of Parishes’

When the Buffalo Diocese was flush with clergy in the 1970’s and 1980’s, it usually took years for a priest to earn an appointment as pastor of his own parish. But that wait time decreased dramatically as a growing priest shortage forced bishops to rush newly ordained clergy into pastorates. Bishop Michael W. Fisher soon will be taking a different approach with pastor appointments.

Instead of a pastor for each of the diocese’s 160 parishes, Bishop Fisher will name just 36 pastors — one for each of the “Families” of parishes designated earlier this year as part of the diocese’s “Road to Renewal” effort. St. Mary’s is “family #33” in this renewal effort. Our “family” includes:

  • St. Mary’s, Arcade/East Arcade
  • St. Jude, Sardinia
  • St. Aloysius, Springville
  • St. John the Baptist, West Valley

St. Aloysius also includes the Regional School for our “Family.”

Diocese leaders on Tuesday invited 132 active priests to apply for the 36 open pastor slots. The latest phase of the “Family of Parishes” model has priests worried about their future roles and parishioners concerned about losing a favorite spiritual guide in the reshuffling.

Priests have until May 23 to request to be one of the 36 pastors.

God’s Blessings Always,
Fr. Joe Gullo

The above is based on Fr. Joe’s letter from the bulletin of May 22, 2022.

Special Prayers for Buffalonians

Please remember our brothers and sisters from Buffalo who need our prayers for healing and peace during this difficult time.

The above copy is from the bulletin of May 22, 2022.

Confirmation (2022)

Confirmation will be celebrated on Pentecost Sunday, June 5th (2022) @ 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Buffalo.

Event: Confirmation
Date: Sunday, June 5, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Saint Joseph Cathedral
Address: 50 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY.

World Day of Prayer for Vocations (2022)

On Good Shepherd Sunday we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

Let’s pray together for an increase in all vocations: marriage, priesthood, diaconate, religious life — especially in our diocese.

May Jesus raise up new shepherds in our midst. If you are one of them, visit buffalovocations.org

The above information is based on the bulletin of May 8, 2022.

STARS Family Picnic (2022)

“The STARS Families would like to thank the parish for the support of the Pot of Gold Fundraising event[…]

The STARS Family would like to invite all regional parishioners and alumni to take the first step in strengthening our Christian community with a celebration.

Please join us at the STARS Family Picnic at 3:30pm – 6pm on Friday, May 13th [2022] at Sprague Brook Park Casino Building, 9674 Foote Rd Glenwood, NY 14069. This event will begin with an outdoor Mass at 4pm. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for your family to sit on.

Come meet our regional priests, families, faculty, staff, school board and local business sponsors of STARS. Share in prayer and thanksgiving for what we have together in Christ.

All are welcome for this important celebration supporting Catholic education.”

Event: STARS Family Picnic
Date: Friday, May 13, 2022
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Sprague Brook Park Casino Building
Address: 9674 Foote Rd., Glenwood, NY 14069

 

The above information is based on an announcement in the bulletin of May 8, 2022.