Confirmation to be Celebrated at St. Mary’s

Bishop Richard Malone will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Mary’s Church on Sunday, October 2 at 3 p.m. Blessings to our 53 Confirmandi, their sponsors and families!

Support the Flood Victims of Louisiana

Aware in this Year of Mercy of our need to care for each other, Bishop Malone has authorized a special collection for the flood victims of Louisiana, to be taken up the weekend of Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2. If you are able, please be as generous as possible. Thank you!

Annual Pet Blessing Scheduled

A special blessing of pets will be held in the Pavilion outside St. Mary’s Church on Saturday, October 8 at 9 a.m. The annual event honors the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, who was known for his love of animals and creation. His feast day is October 4.

Meditation & Yoga as Christian Spiritual Practice

St. Mary’s will begin offering Meditation & Yoga as Spiritual Practice on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Cafeteria at St. Mary’s Elementary School. The first session takes place October 18. The classes incorporate prayer, meditation, music and weekly Scripture – complementing Christian spiritual practices by preparing the mid for direct, open and prayerful communication with God. Click here for more information.

Donate Gently-Used Halloween Costumes

The St. Mary’s Junior Ladies of Charity are collecting gently-used Halloween costumes to be donated to children in need throughout the Buffalo area. Collection boxes are located at the entrance to the Church – through Sunday, October 9. Thank you for your generosity!