Monday, October 5 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
St. Mary's Parish Center, Room 105
Hope & Healing Connections Grief Support Group
Share. Listen. Connect. You are not alone.
#hopeandhealingconnections #griefsupportgroup #notalone
Grades 6 - Confirmation, this one's for you! Join us for MERCY and learn about the Saints - our heavenly family.
Thurs., Oct. 1 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
4375 Harris Hill Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221
SCAN or CLICK HERE for more info: https://tinyurl.com/fpra7h7d
MERCY is an opportunity for 6th graders through teens preparing for Confirmation to form an interior life of faith so they may encounter Christ, understand the life of the Church, and grow as faithful Catholic disciples. Each gathering is rooted in prayer, Scripture, the Sacraments, the Saints, miracles, Church history, and the liturgical year. Gatherings are 6:30 - 8pm every first Thursday of the month in the Nativity BVM Church.
Contact Youth Ministry for further details or with questions: 716-688-0599
#mercycatholicyouth #ourheavenlyfamily #thesaints #togetherinchristfamily
St. Mary's Parish Council began a new year with its first meeting on Tuesday, September 15. Parishioners are welcome to communicate with the Council using the new email address: StMaryParishCouncil@TogetherInChristFamily.org
We are pleased to present our 2026-2027 Parish Council Members:
Back row (L-R): Bob Kaminska, Patrick MacDiarmid, Glenn Gawronski
Middle row (L-R): Michaela Staskiewicz, Meghan Carver, Debbie Ramos, Marilyn Wido, Eileen Nahigian, Polly Lougen, Anne-Marie Zelazo
Front row (seated, L-R): Dennis Bastible, Joe Goergen, Al Chrzanowski, Michael Morrison
Not pictured: Stephen Sorrels
We are grateful for their service to our faith community!
#StMarysSwormville #ParishCouncil #TogetherInChristFamily
We will discuss the book, "Man's Search for Meaning," by Viktor E. Frankle. This book is under 200 pages and a captivating read. If you don't have time to read, no worries - come join in the discussion on finding significance in the very act of living, in spite of all obstacles.
A sweet treat will be served. Bring a friend! To join our email list, contact Elizabeth Forman at 716-691-6554 or daughtersofmary815@gmail.com.
#daughtersofmary #bookclub #manssearchformeaning #bringafriend
Monday, October 5 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
St. Mary's Parish Center, Room 105
Hope & Healing Connections Grief Support Group
Share. Listen. Connect. You are not alone.
#hopeandhealingconnections #griefsupportgroup #notalone
This event is open to everyone, you did not need to attend the previous grandparent event. Feel free to invite along a friend, register at the link below:
❤️ cpiwny.org/events-1/building-a-community-of-faith-support/form
Building a Community of Faith & Support
A round-table discussion for Catholic Grandparents
Sep 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
OLV National Shrine & Basilica, 767 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218
#community #faith #support #CatholicGrandparents #CPI #CatholicParentingInitiative
This year, Life Chain for our Together in Christ Family of Parishes will be held at Nativity BVM. Please join the Respect Life Committee for a public, silent, prayerful, and peaceful stand for Life. Everyone is welcome to stand and pray with us for Respect Life Sunday on Sunday, October 4, from 11 AM until 12-Noon (following 10. AM Mass), in front of Nativity BVM Church, on Main St./Harris Hill.
Please join us and help build a culture that cherishes and protects the gift of human life!
#respectlifemonth #october #lifechain #togetherinchristfamily #respectlifesunday
👀 We spy some Together in Christ families! Back in August, The Catholic Parenting Initiative (CPI) hosted a Family Fun Day at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Youngstown.
Families took advantage of a bounce house, games, balloon art, scavenger hunts, live music, and delicious food, while also taking the time to engage in faith activities such as a family-focused rosary, adoration, confession, and an outdoor Mass. We can't wait until next year's CPI Family Fun Day!
Watch a video with more scenes from the day here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl-FHFu0dC8&feature=youtu.be
#CatholicParentingInitiative #familyfunday #FatimaShrine #TogetherinChristFamily
PM, in the Paa Center at Nativity Church.
During this gathering, we will discuss our ongoing efforts to support refugee, immigrant, migrant, and marginalized families in our community through the collection and distribution of furniture and household items.
Whether you are already involved or simply interested in learning more, we welcome you to attend. Come discover how we are making a difference together and explore ways you can help serve our neighbors in need!
#Refugee #Immigrant #Migrant #Marginalized #neighborsinneed
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🥞 This time next week you could be eating PANCAKES!
Sunday, September 27 | 8:30 - 11 AM
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Center
Sponsored by the Sacred Heart of Jesus Hands of Christ Ministry and benefiting Sacred Heart projects. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, and beverages.
Adults $9 / Kids 5-12 $5 / 4 & under Eat Free!
#pancakebreakfast #SacredHeart #HandsofChrist #allyoucaneat
• First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9
• Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18
The Lord is near to all who call upon him.
• Second Reading: Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a
• Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16a
✝️ View this Sunday's complete Together in Christ Family bulletin here: https://container.parishesonline.com/bulletins/14/0434/20260920B.pdf
Thank you to the many catechists who serve our Together in Christ Family. May God our Father, the Father of Love, fill you with confidence and joy as you proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit.
A second collection will be taken at all weekend Masses to benefit all that the Catholic Education Office and our incredible Catechists do for our Church and Family of Parishes -- echoing the faith and helping all to encounter Jesus through many different ministries. Your financial support is an extra boost to all catechetical ministries, and we are so grateful for it. Thank you!
#CatecheticalSunday #thankyoucatechists #TogetherinChristFamily
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
MASS - begins at 12:10 p.m.
TOUR - following mass at 12:45 p.m., meet at front entrance.
WHERE: 767 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218
The guided tour will take place in the Basilica's beautiful interior, including the Main Altar, the stained-glass windows, the radiating chapels and altars, the Grotto Shrine and Father Baker's tomb, the baptistry, and the Father Baker Museum in the lower level. Along the way, your guide will share the history of Father Baker, the story of the Shrine's construction, and the meaning behind its remarkable collection of sacred art.
Tours are free of charge. Donations are gratefully accepted and go directly toward the cost of ongoing restoration and maintenance of the Shrine.
Provide your own transportation and meet us at the OLV Basilica OR contact Catherine Friedman at (716) 908-4665 by 9/25 to carpool. We will be leaving the NBVM parking lot at 11:15 a.m.
#NBVMParishPilgrimage #OLVbasilica #feastofthearchangels
Visit the St. Mary School website & follow SMS on social media to see what's new!
Whether you’re an alumnus looking to reconnect, a current school family looking to get involved, or a parishioner wondering what our wonderful students are up to, visit the St. Mary School website & follow SMS on social media to see all of the great things going on! From academics to athletics, service projects, & faith families, SMS is the place to “bee”!
https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/
#SMStheplacetoBEE #WNYcatholicschools #likefollowandshare
Bishop Mike and Mrs. Joleen Dimitroff, Superintendent of Catholic Elementary Schools, visited St. Mary School this week! They had the chance to visit classes, speak with students, and even participate in the daily "Rise and Shine" activity with all of the students in the gym.
The youngest students had some great questions for Bishop Mike. They asked about his favorite food, how he became a bishop, what a typical day looks like for him, and why he wears a Pectoral Cross!
Click here to see more photos: https://tinyurl.com/59tswdxp
#welcomebishopmike #wnycatholicschools #smstheplacetobee
🎶 💛 👶🏼 Come make a joyful noise with us! Infants to 4-year-olds & their parents, grandparents, or caregivers are invited to this no-cost "mommy & me" style class. Come for music, bible stories, rhythm instruments, & a chance to socialize, learn, & have fun!
Monday mornings beginning September 21st, 2026 and running through May (excluding school holidays), 10:00 - 11:00 am. No sign up necessary, please join us!
St. Mary's Parish Center, 6919 Transit Rd. in East Amherst. Enter at Door B1 (parish center entrance). All adults attending, please bring an ID.
QUESTIONS? Contact the Catholic Education Office: catholiceducation@togetherinchristfamily.org or (716) 688-0599.
#makeajoyfulnoise #mommyandme #togetherinchrist
#winnerwinnerchickendinner #chickenbbq #nativityofmaryschool #classtrip #grade8
❤️🔥 FUELING THE FIRE OF FAITH
Friday, Sept. 18 | 6:30 - 8 PM | St. Mary's Gym
Signup: www.tinyurl.com/TICbreakthrough
BREAK THROUGH is an opportunity for 6th graders through teens preparing for Confirmation to grow in faith through games, interactive activities, prayer, food and conversation. Build a connection between scripture and living our faith while getting to know other teens in our parish and community.
Gatherings are scheduled from 6:30 pm - 8 pm on one Friday and one Monday each month. Bring a friend and come join in the fun!
Contact St Mary's Youth Ministry for further details or with questions:
(716) 688-0599 | youthministry@togetherinchristfamily.org
Upcoming Mass Time Change:
• Beginning Sunday, October 4, 2026, Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM at Sacred Heart.
• Rosary will be recited at 8:30 AM.
This change allows priests more travel time between churches, and our young families to attend Faith Formation here at Sacred Heart following Mass.
Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00 PM will remain the same. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support. Please contact the Rectory with questions or pastoral concerns.
