St. Mary's

Catholic Church in Arcade, NY

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⛪️ Holy Week & Easter Schedule, 2026 (View Schedule)

Eucharistic Convocation (Friday, Nov. 22, 2024)

Eucharistic Convocation on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 6-9 pm at Fourteen Holy Helpers, 1345 Indian Church Rd, West Seneca.

Join us for an evening dedicated to the Eucharist.

John Paul II said the Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life.” The night will begin with a welcome from Fr. Greg Faulhaber, Fr David Baker will speak next about the Mass, and Fr. Sean DiMaria will talk about the Eucharist. The evening will end with a Holy Hour and Benediction. The night will include music by John Paul Von Arx, the Coordinator of Worship & Music Director at Franciscan University.

A light reception will follow in the parish hall.

This event is free and open to all thanks to the generosity of the Fourteen Holy Helpers Holy Name Society.

In order to plan for the reception, call the church’s rectory at 716-674-2374 if you plan to attend.

Based on the bulletin of November 17, 2024

Ecumenical Services Upcoming: Thanksgiving, Christmas (2024)

Thanksgiving: The Sardinia Methodist Church will host an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at the Sardinia United Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 26th at 6:30 pm (2024).

Christmas: Mark your calendars early for the Christmas Cantata on December 15th at 10:00 am (2024).

Based on the bulletin of November 3, 2024.

How Do I Pray: A Retreat on Prayer (2024)

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, December 7, 2024 from 10:00 am — 3:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Church, 46 North 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 November 10, 2024.

Based on the bulletin of November 10, 2024.

CCCC Ladies Christmas Party (2024)

All the ladies of the CCCC Parish Family are invited to a Christmas Dinner Party held at the St. Aloysius Parish Hall.

This is on Monday, December 9, 2024 starting at 4:00 pm with dinner at 5:00 pm.

Please join us for an evening of food, fellowship and fun.

A free will offering for the event will be accepted.

Please make your reservations by Wednesday, December 4, 2024 by calling one of the names listed below:

  • Jean Kessler
  • Kim Miller
  • Ann Ploetz
  • Diane Woloszyn

For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of November 10, 2024.

Based on the bulletin of November 10, 2024.

Volunteer Drivers Wanted (2024)

The Bread of Life Outreach Center in Colden is looking for substitute drivers to pick up food donations from Wegmans on McKinley Dr. or food orders from Save A Lot and drop them off at the pantry.

Cardinal Angelo De Donatis said when you feed the hungry you are “in a sense making a pilgrimage to Christ present in them.”

One day a month can be life changing.

Please call Tracey if you would like to find out how you can help. For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of November 3, 2024.

Bread of Life Outreach services the Southtowns area.

Based on the bulletin of November 3, 2024.

November Parish Office Closings (2024)

Please note: Our Parish Offices will be closed on November 11, 28 and 29 (2024) so our staff can enjoy holiday time with their families.

Based on the bulletin of November 10, 2024.

Planning St. Aloysius Chicken BBQ; Altar Society (November 2024)

The planning meeting for the St. Aloysius Chicken BBQ is scheduled for Monday, November 18 at 6:00 pm (2024) in the St. Aloysius Parish Hall.

Altar Society: The St. Aloysius Altar Society Meeting is immediately following the chicken BBQ meeting at 6:30 pm.

Based on the bulletin of October 27, 2024.

2024 Mass Schedule Updates

Since we can no longer use St. Jude Church in Sardinia for the celebration of Mass, we are making the following changes to our Family of Parishes Mass Schedule, beginning Sunday, October 20, 2024:

Saturday 5:00 pm Mass will be celebrated at: St. Mary, Arcade (AWS). Confessions will be heard at 4:30 pm.
Intentions for the 5:00 PM Saturday evening Mass will be celebrated at the same time at St. Mary’s Church.

Daily Masses at St. Aloysius, Springville:
7:30 am — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Daily Masses at St. Mary, Arcade (AWS):
8:00 am — Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

(Please remember to check the latest bulletin, as our schedules may occasionally vary.)

As always, thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue the Road to Renewal.

Based on the bulletin of October 20, 2024

Holy Day: Solemnity of All Saints (2024)

November 1st each year is the celebration of the Solemnity of All Saints, a Holy Day of Obligation.

Our Cattaraugus Creek Catholic Community schedule is:

Thursday, October 31, 2024 — Vigil Masses:

  • 4:00 pm — St. Aloysius, Springville
  • 4:00 pm — St. Mary, East Arcade (EAWS)

Friday, November 1, 2024 — Masses:

  • 7:30 am — St Aloysius, Springville
  • 12:00 noon — St. Mary, Arcade (AWS)
  • 6:30 pm — St. John the Baptist, West Valley

We hope that you will be able to attend one of these Masses as we celebrate the Holy Day for 2024.

Based on the bulletin of October 20, 2024.