St. Mary's

Catholic Church in Arcade, NY

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

Fall 2021 Religious Ed. to be Home-Schooled

The following is an edited excerpt from the bulletin of October 3, 2021.

Our Religious Education Program was scheduled to begin on October 10th, but I have heard from some families who have chosen to home school their children again this year. Not all of our teachers are coming back to teach this year and some families are wondering about the safety of our children wearing a mask and not able to be vaccinated. So, what shall we do?!

After many days of prayer, I believe we should, once again this year, choose to home school our children for the safety of all. Miss Karen Pauly will help the parents, as she did last year, with the home schooling materials. She will be in touch with all the families that have already registered. If you have not registered yet and were planning on doing so at the first session, please call Karen. Her phone number is on the front of the bulletin.

Life Chain 2021

JOIN US ON RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY

Sunday, October 3, 2021
St. Mary’s R.C. Church
417 West Main Street, Arcade

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Come join us for a peaceful hour of prayer as we stand on Route 39
(Main Street) in Arcade and remember that all life is precious,
from conception to natural death.

Signs will be available and may be picked up at St. Mary’s Church prior to 1:00 p.m.

NOTE: if you wish to sit, please bring a chair.

(Canceled) Religious Ed. Begins October 3, 2021

NOTE: The information below is outdated. Please see the following link instead: Fall 2021 Religious Ed. to be Home-Schooled

You might have noticed a change in dates for Religious Education.

Religious Education will begin on Sunday, October 3, 2021. (10/3/2021)

For more information on Religious Education, please see the following link: Religious Education

Thank you for your understanding, and God’s Blessings always.

 

Reservations Now Closed for 175th

Reservations are now closed for the 175th Anniversary Celebration.

Thank you for your understanding, and God’s blessings always.

175th Anniversary: Please RSVP (Updated)

The following is an edited excerpt from Fr. Joe’s weekly letter, from the bulletin of September 5, 2021.

Our RSVP’s for the Parish 175th Anniversary are coming in. If you haven’t sent yours in, now is the time. You can drop the RSVP in the weekend collection (September 4-5, 2021) or return it by mail this week. IMPORTANT NOTE: Reservations are now closed. Thank you for your understanding, and God’s blessings always.

For more information about the celebration to be held on September 26, please see the following link: 175th Anniversary Celebration: September 26, 2021 (Updated)

Golden, Diamond and Platinum Marriage Anniversaries

The following is taken from an announcement which originally appeared in the bulletin for August 15, 2021.

It is my privilege to invite couples who celebrate their 50th, 60th, and 70th wedding anniversaries and other significant anniversaries within their own parish families. In this way we will be joined in prayer asking God to keep married couples faithful in their love for each other, so that they may be more and more of one mind and heart.

We will celebrate their Golden, Diamond and Platinum Anniversaries of Marriage in 2021 at a special Mass at St. Joseph ‘s Cathedral on Sunday, October 24th, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. On this day the entire Diocese of Buffalo will join those celebrating their 50th, 60th, and 70th anniversaries in their joy and gratitude to God who has set them among us as a sign of His constant and faithful love.

Please contact Father Joe at (585) 492-5330 if interested in attending.

175th Anniversary Celebration: September 26, 2021 (Updated)

Update: The following is an excerpted and edited selection of text which appeared in the bulletin of August 29, 2021.

With Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty God

Rev. Joseph A. Gullo
Pastor of St. Mary’s Parish
Arcade and East Arcade, New York

Cordially invites you
To our 175th Anniversary Celebration of
St. Mary’s Worship Site, East Arcade, NY

On Sunday, September 26, 2021
Mass of Thanksgiving at 10:30 a.m.

with the Most Reverend Bishop Michael Fisher,
15th Bishop of Buffalo, Presiding

Reception immediately following Mass
God’s Blessings Always

Please RSVP by Sunday, September 5, 2021 with:

  • Your name
  • Number of adults attending
  • Number of children attending (12 and under)

If you did not receive your official RSVP form by mail, you can find one in the bulletin for Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Returns may be mailed to the parish office or dropped in the weekend collection. IMPORTANT NOTE: Reservations are now closed. Thank you for your understanding, and God’s blessings always.

The following is older information, excerpted and edited from text which appeared in the bulletin of August 1, 2021.

Great News! Bishop Fisher will be joining us on Sunday, September 26, 2021 as we celebrate our East Arcade Worship Site’s 175th Anniversary! Bishop Fisher will be the main celebrant at the 10:30 am morning Mass. We are looking forward to the Bishop’s presence and to give thanks to Almighty God. You will be receiving more information concerning the anniversary celebration in the next couple of weeks.

God’s Blessings Always,
Fr. Joe Gullo

New COVID Guidelines (from Diocese)

The following is an edited and updated version of a message that was originally printed in the bulletin on June 27, 2021.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The information below is outdated; please see the News & Events page for the latest guidelines.

Masks

Based on prevailing guidance from health officials or an individual’s doctor or other medical professional, masks are now optional, but may continue to be worn at the discretion of the individual.

Ministers of the Eucharist will continue to wear masks when distributing communion for the protection of the vulnerable and those who may not be able to be vaccinated.

Holy Water and Shared Materials

Based on current guidance from New York State (June 9, 2021), baptismal fonts and holy water stoups should remain empty; hymnals are allowed in pews.

Receiving of Communion

When receiving Communion, you must continue to receive it in your hand.

Important Note

As always, please see the most recent bulletin for the latest updates. (You can view the bulletins online! View bulletins)

175th Anniversary: A Letter Revisited

The following is an excerpted and edited portion of a message from Fr. Joe, which originally appeared in the bulletin.

Dear Parishioners,

St. Mary’s, East Arcade is celebrating the 175th anniversary this year. I found this wonderful letter written to Father Steinbach from Bishop Edward Head when the parish celebrated the 135th anniversary, dated May 31st, 1981. Here is a portion of the letter:

A Parish is really a Community of Faith — a group of people who come together to celebrate the Presence of the Lord Jesus in Word and in Sacrament. Since the foundation of the Diocese of Buffalo, in fact one year before our Diocese was established, St. Mary’s was organized.

The anniversary of a Parish Community is an occasion for all the members of the Parish to deepen their faith, hope and love, and to recommit themselves to the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to strengthen the Christian Community.

I will provide more information about our celebration as plans are made.

God’s Blessings Always,
Fr. Joe Gullo

For more information about our 175th Anniversary celebration, please see the following post: 175th Anniversary: September 26, 2021 (Updated)