Here is our Mass schedule for this Holy Day of Obligation:
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 — Vigil, Ascension of the Lord:
5:00 p.m. — East Arcade
Thursday, May 26, 2022 — Ascension of the Lord:
12:00 Noon — Arcade
News & Events
Veteran’s Memorial Day Service, East Arcade (2022)
Arcade VFW & American Legioninvite you to join us for theAnnual Veteran’s Memorial Day Serviceon Sunday, May 29th, 202210:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church Cemeteryin East Arcade, NY.
- Event: Veteran’s Memorial Day Service
- Date: Sunday, May 29, 2022
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: St. Mary’s Church Cemetery East Arcade, NY
Event information from the bulletin of May 22, 2022.
St. John Neumann Parish Auction(2022)
Saturday, May 21st (2022) at 12:00 Noon,at:
Weber Hall
991 Centerline Road, Strykersville, NY
Auction items include many religiousartifacts and church inventory that has been stored away as well as donated items.
Selling hot dogs and beverages! Also, cookies & baked goods!
Come and enjoy the fun!!Come alone or bring a friend!
- Event: St. John Neumann Parish Auction
- Date: Saturday, May 21, 2022
- Time: 12:00 Noon
- Location: Weber Hall
- Address: 991 Centerline Road, Strykersville, NY 14145
Event information from the bulletin of May 22, 2022, edited lightly.
Details on ‘Family of Parishes’
When the Buffalo Diocese was flush with clergy in the 1970’s and 1980’s, it usually took years for a priest to earn an appointment as pastor of his own parish. But that wait time decreased dramatically as a growing priest shortage forced bishops to rush newly ordained clergy into pastorates. Bishop Michael W. Fisher soon will be taking a different approach with pastor appointments.
Instead of a pastor for each of the diocese’s 160 parishes, Bishop Fisher will name just 36 pastors — one for each of the “Families” of parishes designated earlier this year as part of the diocese’s “Road to Renewal” effort. St. Mary’s is “family #33” in this renewal effort. Our “family” includes:
- St. Mary’s, Arcade/East Arcade
- St. Jude, Sardinia
- St. Aloysius, Springville
- St. John the Baptist, West Valley
St. Aloysius also includes the Regional School for our “Family.”
Diocese leaders on Tuesday invited 132 active priests to apply for the 36 open pastor slots. The latest phase of the “Family of Parishes” model has priests worried about their future roles and parishioners concerned about losing a favorite spiritual guide in the reshuffling.
Priests have until May 23 to request to be one of the 36 pastors.
God’s Blessings Always,
Fr. Joe Gullo
The above is based on Fr. Joe’s letter from the bulletin of May 22, 2022.
Special Prayers for Buffalonians
Please remember our brothers and sisters from Buffalo who need our prayers for healing and peace during this difficult time.
The above copy is from the bulletin of May 22, 2022.
Confirmation (2022)
Confirmation will be celebrated on Pentecost Sunday, June 5th (2022) @ 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Buffalo.
Event: Confirmation
Date: Sunday, June 5, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Saint Joseph Cathedral
Address: 50 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations (2022)
On Good Shepherd Sunday we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Let’s pray together for an increase in all vocations: marriage, priesthood, diaconate, religious life — especially in our diocese.
May Jesus raise up new shepherds in our midst. If you are one of them, visit buffalovocations.org
The above information is based on the bulletin of May 8, 2022.
STARS Family Picnic (2022)
“The STARS Families would like to thank the parish for the support of the Pot of Gold Fundraising event[…]
The STARS Family would like to invite all regional parishioners and alumni to take the first step in strengthening our Christian community with a celebration.
Please join us at the STARS Family Picnic at 3:30pm – 6pm on Friday, May 13th [2022] at Sprague Brook Park Casino Building, 9674 Foote Rd Glenwood, NY 14069. This event will begin with an outdoor Mass at 4pm. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for your family to sit on.
Come meet our regional priests, families, faculty, staff, school board and local business sponsors of STARS. Share in prayer and thanksgiving for what we have together in Christ.
All are welcome for this important celebration supporting Catholic education.”
Event: STARS Family Picnic
Date: Friday, May 13, 2022
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Sprague Brook Park Casino Building
Address: 9674 Foote Rd., Glenwood, NY 14069
The above information is based on an announcement in the bulletin of May 8, 2022.
Prayer For First Communion
Lord Jesus Christ, bless the children coming forward to receive Holy Communion for the first time.
May this day be the step toward a lifelong love of the Eucharist.
Give them a hunger for this sacred food so that they turn to you for comfort, guidance, and wisdom as they grow into full discipleship.
Thank you for their innocence and goodness.
May their hands, extended in anticipation of your body and blood, inspire all of us to cherish this sacred Sacrament.
Amen.
Please remember our young parishioners in your prayers!
May Crowning (2022)
May is a beautiful month dedicated to the Blessed Mother and patroness of our parish. We will have May Crowning after the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Masses on Sunday, May 1, 2022.
God’s Blessings Always!
The above is excerpted from Fr. Joe’s letter in the bulletin of May 1, 2022.
