St. Mary's

Catholic Church in Arcade, NY

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

Pilgrimage to Poland: August 31 – September 10, 2026

Consider joining Father Jozef Dudzik while we travel together on a pilgrimage to Poland, his homeland!

Explore the lives of St. Pope John Paul II, St. Faustina and Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko.

Highlights include:

  • Visit Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, site of the Black Madonna icon
  • Tour Krakow’s medieval Main Square with Wawel Castle and St. Mary Church
  • Visit Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Lagiewniki and pray at the tomb of St. Faustina
  • Visit Wadowice, the hometown of St. John Paul II — see his childhood home and church
  • Tour the 13th century Wieliczka Salt Mine and underground chapel carved from salt
  • See Malbork Castle of Teutonic Knight fame
  • Stroll along Sopot Pier, the jewel of the Baltic Coast
  • …and more!

Cost is $4,075 per person sharing twin room and flying out from Toronto.

Any questions? For contact info, please see the bulletin of November 9, 2025, or contact the parish offices.

To reserve your spot: Deposit $500 per person + optional travel insurance payment by January 10, 2026. Please deposit as soon as possible to reserve your spot, space is limited. Final Balance due by May 30, 2026 on receipt of invoice.

Based on the bulletin of November 9, 2025.

Help Wanted: Bingo (2025)

HELP WANTED! Bingo is the largest fundraising activity at our family of parishes.

It contributes $20,000 – $30,000 each year to the support of all the churches in the Cattaraugus Creek Catholic Community.

We rely on volunteers from all the worship sites to successfully run Bingo each week.

We are in need of more volunteers for both the Bingo Floor and the Kitchen – only one Wednesday evening per month.

If you can help, please contact Kelly Roth. (Please see bulletin of November 9, 2025 for contact info.)

Based on the bulletin of November 9, 2025.

St. Joseph Bake Sale (Holland, December, 2025)

The St. Joseph Altar and Rosary Society will be holding their annual Christmas Bake Sale and Basket Raffle: December 7th, 2025 before and after Mass.

Tickets for the raffle will go on sale November 30, 2025.

Donations of baked goods for the sale will be gratefully accepted and should be brought to church December 7, 2025.

The Altar and Rosary Society meets every third Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm and we always begin our meetings with the recitation of the Holy Rosary.

New members are always welcome.

Based on the bulletin of November 2, 2025.

Challenging Spiritual Exercise Group for Men (2025)

EXODUS 90 is a strenuous 90-day spiritual exercise for men.

Designed to shift your spiritual life into 5th gear, the program embraces three fundamental components of the Christian life: Prayer, Asceticism, and Fraternity.

For contact info, please see bulletin of November 2, 2025. Hosted by Dustin Bliss.

When: Every Saturday, 6:45 am @ St. Joseph Church Rectory, 46 N Main St, Holland. (Please confirm schedule beforehand.)

Based on the bulletin of November 2, 2025.

Prayer Shawl Ministry (2025)

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Thursday from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

All are welcome.

The shawls are blessed and free to anyone who like them for someone struggling physically or emotionally.

We have in the past also given some shawls to nursing homes in the area.

New members always welcome too!

(This information is current as of October 26, 2025)

Based on the bulletin of October 26, 2025.

“Catholicism” Series (Fall-Winter, 2025)

In this video series, we’ll journey with Bishop Robert Barron 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. Journey deep into the faith as you watch and discuss each episode.

Hosted by Deacon Rick at St. Joseph in Holland. This autumn and early winter (2025-2026).

Wednesdays

  • November 5, 12, 19  (2025)
  • December 3, 10, 17  (2025)
  • January 7, 14, 21, 28. (2026)

Location

  • St Joseph Church Hall, 46 N Main St, Holland

Time

  • 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Based on information from one of our deacons. 

“What We Believe” Sessions (Autumn 2025)

What We Believe explores the beauty of the Catholic faith, where we encounter God in His word, His sacraments, and His saints.

Whether you’ve been Catholic your entire life or are just exploring the Catholic faith, you will be moved, and possibly even surprised, by the richness of our faith and God’s invitation to each of us to enter more fully into His life.

Hosted by Deacon Jeff, in Springville.

Tuesdays (2025):

  • October 28
  • November 11, 18, 25
  • December 2, 9

Location:

  • St Aloysius Church Hall, 190 Franklin St, Springville.

Two sessions to choose from:

  • 9:00 am – 10:15 am
  • 7:00 pm — 8:15 pm

Based on the bulletin of October 19, 2025.