St. Mary's

Catholic Church in Arcade, NY

News & Events

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How Do I Pray? A Retreat on Prayer (January 2025)

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, January 18, 2025 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Church 46 N 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 December 15, 2024.

Based on the bulletin of December 15, 2024.

TRIP CANCELED: March for Life – Washington D.C. (January 23-24, 2025)

News: It is with regret that we are informing you that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Diocese of Buffalo will not be traveling to the March for Life 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Please join us for a Vigil for Life Mass on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at 6:00 pm at St. Christopher Church 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150.

More details coming soon! May we stand together in peaceful and prayerful support for LIFE!

Based on the bulletin of January 5, 2025.

 

Join the Buffalo Diocese and hundreds of thousands of Catholics and others in solidarity for a pilgrimage of public witness, penance and prayer in Washington, DC.

Bus departs OLV Charities, Lackawanna on January 23 (2025) at 5:30 am.

Deadline for bus registration and payment: December 20, 2024.

For hotel reservations, call Washington Plaza Hotel at 202-842-1300 or 800-424-1140 or book online at https://www.washingtonplazahotel.com

For pamphlet and online registration, visit https://www.buffalodiocese.org/pro-life-services/

Limited space; register today.

Based on the bulletin of December 15, 2024.

Immaculate Conception Holy Day (Monday, December 9, 2024)

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated each year on December 8th, however, because that date falls on Sunday this year, the Solemnity is celebrated on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Following new instructions from the Vatican, it remains a holyday of obligation to attend Mass on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Therefore, we will be celebrating Masses on Monday, December 9, 2024 at:

  • 7:30 am at St. Aloysius, Springville
  • 12:00 Noon at St. Mary, Arcade
  • 6:30 pm at St. John the Baptist, West Valley

We encourage you to celebrate the holyday of obligation honoring the Patronal Feast of the United States of America.

Based on the bulletin of December 1, 2024.

Meetings: Future of St. Mary in East Arcade (2024)

“Road to Renewal Rightsizing and Reshaping Update”

Last month, the Cattaraugus Creek Catholic Community Transition Team met to propose a transition date for the rightsizing and reshaping of our family of parishes according to the final decision of Bishop Michael Fisher to present to the Renewal Team of the Diocese.

At that meeting, it was decided that we would close St. John the Baptist, West Valley and St. Mary’s, East Arcade Worship Site and merge St. Aloysius, Springville and St. Joseph, Holland into St. Mary’s Parish, Arcade on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

That date has been accepted by the Renewal Team. Therefore, on that date, we will celebrate the closing Masses at St. John the Baptist and St. Mary’s, East Arcade Worship Site and St. Aloysius and St. Joseph will become secondary worship sites of St. Mary’s Parish, Arcade. The transition team will be working to co-ordinate the necessary steps of this transition and we will keep everyone updated on the progress over the next several months.

As part of the final decision from Bishop Fisher, in response to our counter-proposal to keep Bingham Hall in West Valley for the Clothes Closet Ministry and some property at the East Arcade Worship Site for the use of fundraisers for our Family of Parishes, we were tasked with deciding by January 1, 2025 whether it is financially sustainable and beneficial to our Family of Parishes to do so.

As part of that decision, the transition team recommended meeting with the parishioners of St. John the Baptist and St. Mary’s East Arcade to get their input.

Therefore, we will have a meeting following the Sunday Masses on:

  • Sunday, December 8  (2024)  at St. John the Baptist
  • Sunday, December 15  (2024)  at St. Mary’s, East Arcade

Based on the bulletin of December 1, 2024.

St. Mary’s Christmas Sponsorship Project (2024)

The Pioneer Giving Tree Program which supports the Pioneer School District is asking for donations and sponsorships to provide and meet the increased needs of the community it serves.

Any donations are welcome, and sponsorship costs are:

  • Elementary Student: $65
  • Middle School: $75
  • High School: $90

(per student)

If you are able to help, please mail a check made out to “Pioneer Giving Tree” to the following address:

Pioneer Giving Tree Program
c/o Pioneer Central School District
County Line Road, PO Box 639
Yorkshire, NY 14173

We are grateful for any support you can share.

Based on the bulletin of December 1, 2024.

Mass Cancellations: Weekend of Nov. 30 — Dec. 1 (2024)

Due to the winter weather this weekend (November 30 — December 1, 2024), our Parish Family has canceled Masses in Arcade, East Arcade and West Valley.

Masses in Springville are still on for those wishing to attend — but please note that Bishop Fisher has issued a dispensation, so there is no obligation to attend Mass for those of us affected by this winter weather.

Masses canceled:

  • Saturday: 5:00 PM — Arcade: canceled
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM — West Valley: canceled
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM — Arcade: canceled
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM — East Arcade: canceled

Masses still available:

  • Saturday: 4:00 PM — Springville
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM — Springville

Please note! Bishop Fisher has issued a dispensation, and Fr. Dan says that no one should put their health or well-being at risk to attend Mass this weekend.

May God bless everyone this weekend.

Annual Angel Giving Tree Project (2024)

Please note: It turns out that the info below isn’t about the St. Mary’s giving trees…For the St. Mary’s trees, please refer to the instructions that came with your tag. Sorry for the confusion, — The website admin

The [St. Aloysius] Altar Society is coordinating our annual Angel Giving Tree project this year. This starts at the beginning of Advent.

If you wish to participate, we ask that you take a name from the basket in front of the tree, purchase the wishes on that tag, bring the gifts backed wrapped and the tag securely attached to the gift.

Please place an angel on the tree when you take the tags and watch our tree fill in with the angels.

We ask that you please return the wrapped gifts by Sunday December 14, 2024.

Again, please remember to attach the colored tags securely to the gifts.

Thank you for being angels to members in our communities.

Based on the bulletin of November 10, 2024.

Thanksgiving Masses (2024)

As our nation celebrates Thanksgiving Day this Thursday, we join with our fellow Christians to give thanks to God for the blessings he has bestowed upon us, our families, our communities, and our nation.

Masses

On Thanksgiving Day (2024), we will offer our gratitude to God at the celebration of Mass at:

  • St. Mary’s Church, Arcade — 8:00 AM
  • St. Aloysius Church, Springville — 9:00 AM

Join in the Thanksgiving

We encourage everyone to join us as you are able as we give thanks to God.

Based on the bulletin of November 24, 2024

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.