St. Mary's

Catholic Church in Arcade, NY

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Scripture Studies with Deacon Jeff (2023)

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Introducing Cattaraugus Creek Catholic Community Parish Family Scripture Studies!

Deacon Jeff leads Scripture Studies on Tuesdays at 10:00 am in St. John’s Parish Hall. Come join us each Tuesday morning and learn about the background to Sunday’s readings. If you have any questions, please call Ann.

If you can’t make it on Tuesdays, Deacon Jeff also leads a scripture study on Friday mornings at St. Aloysius Parish Hall at 9:00 am.

Based on the bulletin of October 22, 2023.

World Mission Sunday (2023)

Next weekend (October 22, 2023), we will unite with the global Church in celebrating World Mission Sunday.

This year, Pope Francis illuminates our path with the theme: “Hearts on fire, feet on the move.”

As we prepare to observe this special day, we are reminded to ignite our hearts with Christ’s love and extend that warmth to the most vulnerable corners of our world.

Your fervent prayers and upcoming generosity in the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith will bolster the missionaries working in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and certain regions of Latin America and Europe.

Let us come together to support them in their mission of love and service. Thank you!

Based on the bulletin of October 15, 2023.

Annual Commemoration of All Souls (2023)

Each November, the Catholic Church remembers and prays for the souls of all the faithful departed in a special way.

Following the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1st (2023), the following day is the Commemoration of All Souls. For several years, St. Aloysius Parish has celebrated this day beginning with Mass at 7:30 am, followed by an extended period of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with Evening Prayer at 7:00 pm, during which we remember the members of our parish and family members who have passed away over the past year.

This year, our Commemoration of All Souls will be on Thursday, November 2nd (2023). Each person’s name is recited and family members who are present are invited to light a memorial candle in remembrance of their loved one.

As we continue to form our Cattaraugus Creek Catholic Community Family, we are inviting parishioners of all our family of parishes to remember their loved ones during this service. Invitations have been sent to the next of kin of those who have had a Mass of Christian Burial at our parishes. If you have lost a family member in the past year who did not have a Mass of Christian Burial in one of our parishes, we would like to include them as well. Please call St. Aloysius Church rectory at (716) 592-2701 and let us know the name of your family member, whether you or another family member will be present to light the candle in their memory (the name will be included and a candle lighted even if you are not able to be present), and whether you and your family will be joining us for a reception following the Evening Prayer service in St. Aloysius Parish Hall.

We would also appreciate an approximate number of people attending the reception so that we can prepare appropriately. If your family member had a service through one of our parishes, and you did not receive an invitation from us, we apologize for the oversight and hope that you will contact us with the information so that they may be remembered as part of our commemoration.

Based on the bulletin of October 15, 2023.

Weekly Rosary at St. Mary’s (2023)

We invite everyone to come to St. Mary’s (Arcade Worship Site) on Monday afternoons from 2-3 pm to pray without ceasing for our Country and our Church!

To pray the Rosary is to hand over our burdens to the merciful hearts of Christ and his mother.”

— St. John Paul II

Based on the bulletin of October 15, 2023.

Family Office @ St. Aloysius: Closed Until Oct. 23 (2023)

Our Cattaraugus Creek Parish Family Office located at St. Aloysius in Springville will be closed from October 9-20 (2023). Regular office hours will resume Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 am – 12 pm starting October 23 (2023).

Thank you and God bless.

Based on the bulletin of October 8, 2023.

St. John Clothes Closet: Full Until November (2023)

St. John the Baptist Clothes Closet extends a sincere thank you to all who have donated items of clothing, housewares, etc.

Due to a shortage of space, we are not able to accept any additional donations until November (2023).

Thank you and God bless.

Based on the bulletin of October 8, 2023.

Lazarus Committee Meeting (2023)

The Lazarus Committee will meet in St. Aloysius Parish Hall on Saturday, October 7, 2023 beginning at 9:00 am.

We will be discussing the upcoming All Souls Celebration on November 2, 2023.

Based on the bulletin of October 1, 2023.

Life Chain: Arcade (2023)

Please join in standing up for our voiceless brothers and sisters in the womb, and for support of their families.

Come to the annual LIFE CHAIN on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at St Mary’s in Arcade at 2:00 pm.

We will gather on Main Street for 1 hour praying together silently while holding support signs which will be provided if needed.

We plan to stand, but if you need to sit, please bring a chair.

Based on the bulletin of September 24, 2023.

Rosary in Arcade (2023)

Rosary at the Lourdes Grotto: We invite everyone to come to the Lourdes Grotto on Monday afternoons from 2-3 pm at St. Mary’s on Main Street in Arcade to pray without ceasing for our Country and our Church.

Bring your lawn chair and your rosary!

To pray the Rosary is to hand over our burdens to the merciful hearts of Christ and his mother.”

— St. John Paul II

Based on the bulletin of September 24, 2023.