St. Mary’s parish would like to thank everyone for coming to our family picnic and for the wonderful food, fellowship, fun and music! Thank you to all who worked to make this event happen.
Based on the bulletin of August 11, 2024.
News & Events
Holy Day: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (2024)
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
- 4:00 pm, St. Aloysius in Springville
- 7:00 pm, St. Mary — East Arcade
Thursday, August 15, 2024
- 7:30 am, St. Aloysius in Springville
- 8:00 am, St. Jude in Sardinia
- 12:00 noon, St. Mary — Arcade
- 6:30 pm, St. John in West Valley
Based on the bulletin of August 11, 2024.
Josh Allen Jersey — St. Jude Raffle (2024)
A framed Josh Allen jersey will be raffled at St. Jude Church on September 7th (2024) after the 5 p.m. Mass.
Tickets are available now and will be available until the drawing for $10 for one and $25 for three chances.
Tickets will be sold after Masses during July and August (2024) or email Kathy Kreis.
Thank you for your continued support of St. Jude’s parish.
For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of August 4, 2024. Based on the bulletin of August 4, 2024.
St. John’s Clothes Closet — August & September 2024
❌ St John’s Clothes Closet (West Valley) is not accepting donations of any type through the month of August (2024).
✅ In September 2024, fall and winter clothing will be accepted as well as household items.
? A heart-felt thank you to all those who so generously donated!
Based on the bulletin of August 4, 2024.
School Supply Donations (2024)
Paper and Pencils Together is a school supply ministry of Love INC and is supported by our church.
All donations will help students in the Springville elementary and middle schools.
Please check the poster in the foyer (Editor’s note: this probably refers to St. Aloysius church foyer), choose one or more items to purchase, and deposit items in the basket under the table by Sunday, August 11th (2024).
Based on the bulletin of August 4, 2024.
Evangelization Opportunities: Alpha (2024)
Do you know someone who is away from the Church?
Consider inviting them to Alpha where a meal, a video and an information discussion will raise some of the basic teachings of the Catholic faith. To learn more about Alpha, visit https://alphausa.org.
Alpha will begin locally in September 2024. Some of the topics of Alpha are:
- Who is Jesus?
- Why Pray?
- Why read the Bible?
- Does God guide us?
- Does evil exist?
- Does God heal today?
These sessions are conducted in an informal gathering of food, video, discussion. Pray for those whom you feel will benefit from Alpha.
Dinner, Video, Discussion
- Dates: Tuesdays, September 17 – December 3, 2024 (except November 5)
- Time: 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm
- Location: St. Jude Parish Hall, 12820 Genesee Rd, Sardina NY
Based on the bulletin of July 28, August 4 and August 11, 2024.
National Conference for Single Catholics (2024)
The National Conference for Single Catholics (NCSC), which takes place in a different part of the country each year, will be held at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, NV from August 16-18, 2024.
The conference is organized by Anastasia Northrop, a longtime promoter of John Paul II’s work and message.
For the last 20 years, her conferences have been welcomed in dioceses across the United States, with support from the local ordinaries and bishops of neighboring dioceses.
The conference normally draws 350-500+ attendees from over 40 states, as well as internationally.
To see a list of dioceses that have supported and hosted the NCSC and list of past NCSC speakers please visit our website at https://nationalcatholicsingles.com.
Based on the bulletin of July 28, 2024.
Thank You from Servant Sisters of the Visitation (2024)
The Servant Sisters of the Visitation wish to thank Father Dan Fawls and the staff and the parishioners of St. Mary’s Parish for your generous support of Sr. Rubi and the Servant Sisters of the Visitation, serving the poor of the Philippines in Eastern Samar.
The Sisters assure you that together with your prayers and the mercy of God, they will be good stewards of your gifts to Jesus in the disguise of these children and poor families whom they serve.
If by chance you were unable to contribute last weekend, please feel free to simply drop your donation in the collection basket in an envelope marked “Mission Appeal”.
Again, thank you and God Bless you.
Based on the bulletin of July 21, 2024.
Crafters Wanted: St. Aloysius Craft Show (Fall 2024)
St. Aloysius Church will have their annual craft show on Saturday, September 21 (2024) from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
If you are interested in renting a table, please contact Deb Gernatt. Thank you!
For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of July 28, 2024.
Marketing Volunteer Wanted (2024)
The “In-Reach/Out-Reach” and “Spiritual Life” pillar committees are seeking the help of someone with marketing or advertising skills to assist in developing creative and effective ways to promote our upcoming Alpha Program.
If you are willing to help, please contact Deacon Jeff.
Watch for more information about the exciting Alpha program starting this September!
For specific contact info, please see the bulletin of June 23, 2024.
