St. Mary's

Catholic Church in Arcade, NY

News

PAC Food Pantry

A new satellite location at Hope Lutheran Church (2 East Main Street, Arcade) opened Saturday, February 19, 2022.

It will be open each month on the first Wednesday: 4 – ?7 p.m., and the third Saturday: 9? – 11 a.m.

For more information, call 585?-492-?2530 or email pantry [at] hopearcade.org.

The United Methodist location in Arcade will continue to serve the community every Monday and Thursday: 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

The above is an edited version of an announcement printed in the bulletin of February 27, 2022.

Year of St. Joseph Extended

The following is reprinted from the bulletin of February 20, 2022.

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis has proclaimed a special “Year of St. Joseph.” We are extending the yearlong celebration to April 23rd, 2022 in anticipation of the 175th anniversary of our Diocese.

Masks Now Optional for Worship (Feb. 2022)

The following is an excerpt from a Diocese of Buffalo document published February 9, 2022.

“COVID-19 Update: February 10, 2022 Diocesan Mask Mandate for Worship Lifted

On February 9, 2022 New York State announced its mask mandate would be eliminated February 10, 2022 for many indoor settings.

Masks Optional for Worship

At this time, masks are now optional for all participants in liturgies held in Catholic churches and worship spaces located in the Diocese of Buffalo based on prevailing guidance from health officials and/or an individual’s doctor or other medical professional.

Masks may continue to be worn at the discretion of the individual. Out of pastoral concern, the safety of others should always be considered when making this choice.

Ministers of the Eucharist should continue to wear masks when distributing Communion for the protection of the vulnerable and those who may not be able to be vaccinated…”

Temporary Envelopes Will Be Available

The following is an edited excerpt from Fr. Joe’s letter found in the bulletin of February 6, 2022.

Sometimes, we are called to be patient people. As you can see, our parish boxed envelopes have not arrived yet. We called again this week, and the company will send us a batch of temporary envelopes for the time being. We will place the temporary envelopes in the vestibule of both worship sites for you to use.

God’s Blessings Always.

Blessing of Throats (2022)

The following is an edited excerpt from text originally published in Fr. Joe’s letter found in the bulletin of January 30, 2022.

This week we celebrate the feast of St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr of the Church.

After all masses on the weekend of January 29-30, 2022, there will be blessing of throats.

The prayer for the blessing of the throats is:

Through the intercession of St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, may the Lord protect you from all ailments of the neck and throat and all other illnesses. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Amen

Omicron Variant

The following includes text reprinted from the bulletin of January 16, 2022.

Because of the continuous increase in COVID and the Omicron variant, we ask that all Parishioners remember to vigilantly wear their masks while moving within the Church. If you are stationary in the pew, masks are not required.

As you are entering and leaving Church or going to Holy Communion, masks are required.

As previously, please note the following passage from a Diocese of Buffalo document:

If a person does not feel well, has a temperature greater than or equal to
100°, or is experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, they should
stay home and seek medical attention.

When present in church, all participants should:
— Exercise coughing/sneezing etiquette;
— Limit what they touch;
— Limit personal contact such as hugging and hand shaking
— Wash hands properly and often.

Envelopes Are Delayed

We have heard from Cathedral Corporation that the boxed envelopes will be delayed in arriving here. In the meantime, use old envelopes or regular envelopes to put into the collection basket. The Cathedral Corporation is having problems with shipping and truck driver shortages.

New Mask Guidelines (Winter 2021)

Effective Monday, December 13, 2021: Due to a new New York State mask mandate, masks will now be required for all liturgy participants. The exception to this rule will be clergy/liturgical ministers when fulfilling their speaking roles.

As previously, please note the following passage from a Diocese of Buffalo document:

If a person does not feel well, has a temperature greater than or equal to
100°, or is experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, they should
stay home and seek medical attention.

When present in church, all participants should:
— Exercise coughing/sneezing etiquette;
— Limit what they touch;
— Limit personal contact such as hugging and hand shaking
— Wash hands properly and often.

Decorating Church for Christmas (2021)

We’ll be decorating for Christmas on Sunday, December 19th, 2021 after the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. masses.

Many hands make for an easy job!

Christmas Wafers (2021)

Christmas Wafers will be available in the back of church at both Worship Sites the weekend of December 11-12 (2021) and the following weekend, December 18-19 (2021). Donation of $3.00 per envelope.