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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament "Spend as much time as possible in front of the Blessed Sacrament and He will fill you with His strength and His power." - Saint Mother Teresa Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered every Tuesday in the Church from 9:00 am - 6:45 pm. You are welcome to stop in any time, for as long as you want, to spend time with the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. Guardians of the Eucharist The Eucharist can never be left alone. Volunteers are needed to guard the Eucharist for one hour every Tuesday. We are looking for two people per hour to make the commitment to spend time with the Eucharist. You can sign-up in person during Adoration or contact Renée Romance, Adoration Coordinator, at rromance@syrdio.org or leave a message at the Parish Office, 315-635-5762. Schedule Silent Adoration: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet: 3:00 - 3:15 pm Silent Adoration: 3:15 - 6:30 pm Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary: 6:30-6:45 pm Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 6:45 pm Recitation of the Miraculous Medal Novena: 6:50 pm Mass: 7:00 pm Throughout the year we offer other opportunities for Adoration including Overnight Adoration during Lent. Please check the bulletin or Church calendar. Resources Praying the Rosary https://www.usccb.org/how-to-pray-the-rosary Divine Mercy Chaplet https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/pray-the-chaplet Miraculous Medal Novena https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/miraculous-medal-novena-9129 National Eucharistic Revival https://www.eucharisticrevival.org

"The Son of God became man for our salvation but only in Mary and through Mary." Saint Louis Marie de Montfort Welcome to Our Church We're so glad you're here! We hope you find everything you need. To join our parish family, please click here or call the parish office at 315-635-5762. Founded in 1852, St. Mary's Church is the oldest parish in Baldwinsville. Our first church was located on Tappan Street, opposite Riverview Cemetery. The Church relocated to its present building in August of 1940, and our campus remains one of the most beautiful on Syracuse Street. We hope you'll join us in person for our daily and weekend Masses, our Tuesday Adoration, and for our many parish and community events! Learn More Upcoming Events We hope you can join us for these upcoming events! Saturday Morning Dharma Talk I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It’s easy. Just click “Edit Text” or double click me to add your own content and make changes to the font. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little mor e about you. The Zen Way I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It’s easy. Just click “Edit Text” or double click me to add your own content and make changes to the font. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you. Church & Parish Hours Adoration Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM 9:00 AM Silent Adoration Begins 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:15 PM - 6:30 PM Silent Adoration Continues 6:30 PM Recitation of Rosary 7:00 PM Mass Church Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM for Private Prayer (Please enter through the North door across from the Rectory.) Mass Confession Monday: 10:00 AM Tuesday: 7:00 PM (Novena Mass) Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9:00 AM Wednesday, September 21 10:30 - 11:30 AM St. Augustine's Tuesday, September 27 5:30 - 6:30 PM St. Mary's (Click here to see full schedule.) Parish Office Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Parish Life

"The Son of God became man for our salvation but only in Mary and through Mary." Saint Louis Marie de Montfort Welcome to Our Church We're so glad you're here! We hope you find everything you need. To join our parish family, please click here or call the parish office at 315-635-5762. As the Roman Catholic Faith Community of Saint Mary's, led by the Holy Spirit, we dedicate ourselves to proclaiming the Word of God, providing meaningful liturgy, serving God's people, and fostering devotion to the Blessed Sacraments and to our Blessed Mother. We are committed to Catholic education and faith formation for all ages, while also calling all to live a full sacramental life following the teaching authority of the Church. Through team ministry we strive to be present to the call of the Holy Spirit and serve to be the presence of Jesus for the wider Baldwinsville community. We hope that what you find here will enrich your faith and strengthen you on your personal faith journey. Learn More Welcome to Our School St. Mary's Academy Where Faith and Knowledge Meet We are proud of our Catholic school and proud to be able to share Jesus's teachings with our young children. For over 63 years, St. Mary's Academy has continued the tradition of providing academic excellence in a Catholic, faith-filled community. Learn More Please Join Us for Mass Monday : 10 AM at St. Mary's Tuesday: 7 PM at St. Mary's Wednesday: 10 AM at St. Augustine's Thursday: 10 AM at St. Augustine's Saturday: 4 PM at St. Mary's and 5:30 PM at St. Augustine's Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM at St. Mary's and 10:30 AM at St. Augustine's Our Location 47 Syracuse Street Baldwinsville, NY13027 315-635-5762 Church & Parish Hours Please join us for Mass or stop in for private prayer or just to say hello! Church Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM for Private Prayer (Please enter through the North door across from the Rectory.) Mass Monday : 10 AM at St. Mary's Tuesday: 7 PM at St. Mary's Wednesday: 10 AM at St. Augustine's Thursday: 10 AM at St. Augustine's Saturday: 4 PM at St. Mary's and 5:30 PM at St. Augustine's Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM at St. Mary's and 10:30 AM at St. Augustine's Adoration Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM 9:00 AM Silent Adoration Begins 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:15 PM - 6:30 PM Silent Adoration Continues 6:30 PM Recitation of Rosary 7:00 PM Mass Parish Office Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Confession Every Other Wednesday 10:30 - 11:30 AM St. Augustine's Every Other Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 PM St. Mary's (Click here to see full schedule.) Parish Life Upcoming Events We hope you can join us for these upcoming events! Multiple Dates Fri, Jan 03 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (First Friday) / St. Mary's Church Learn more Jan 03, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM St. Mary's Church Multiple Dates Tue, Dec 17 Rosary / Baldwinsville Learn more Dec 17, 2024, 6:30 PM – 6:50 PM Baldwinsville, 47 Syracuse St, Baldwinsville, NY 13027, USA Multiple Dates Thu, Dec 21 Men's Group / The Den (basement of the Parish Center) Learn more Dec 21, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Den (basement of the Parish Center) An opportunity to learn more about your faith with other men! Multiple Dates Tue, Dec 19 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament / St. Mary's Church Learn more Dec 19, 2023, 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM St. Mary's Church Multiple Dates Wed, Dec 13 CANCELED: Confession / St. Augustine's Learn more Dec 13, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM St. Augustine's Multiple Dates Tue, Dec 05 Confession / St. Mary's Learn more Dec 05, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM St. Mary's Multiple Dates Fri, Dec 01 First Friday Adoration / St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Baldwinsville Learn more Dec 01, 2023, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Baldwinsville, 3494 NY-31, Baldwinsville, NY 13027, USA Sat, Nov 11 13th Annual Syracuse Catholic Women's Conference / Convention Center at the Oncenter Learn more Nov 11, 2023, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Convention Center at the Oncenter Sun, Nov 05 Jesus Revolution Movie / St. Mary's Gathering Space Learn more Nov 05, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM St. Mary's Gathering Space Sun, Oct 29 Trunk 'R Treat / St. Augustine's Parish Details Oct 29, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM St. Augustine's Parish, 7333 Obrien Road, Baldwinsville Tue, Oct 24 Turkey Day Race Food Drive / Multiple Drop Off Locations Learn more Oct 24, 2023, 9:00 AM – Nov 23, 2023, 11:00 AM Multiple Drop Off Locations Multiple Dates Mon, Oct 23 Six Weeks with the Bible Series Proverbs: Wisdom for Living / Social Hall (located in St. Mary's basement Learn more Oct 23, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM Social Hall (located in St. Mary's basement Proverbs: Wisdom for Living looks at portions of the book of Proverbs and helps readers apply that wisdom to their lives today. Proverbs' wisdom is made accessible to all in this highly practical Bible study book about making smart decisions in all areas of life. Multiple Dates Sun, Oct 22 Coffee and Donuts! / St. Mary's Gathering Space Learn more Oct 22, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM St. Mary's Gathering Space Hosted by the Respect Life Committee Fri, Oct 13 Novena for Life / Respect Life Month Novena Details Oct 13, 2023, 12:00 AM – Oct 21, 2023, 11:50 PM Respect Life Month Novena Tue, Oct 10 Holy Hour for Life / Baldwinsville Learn more Oct 10, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Baldwinsville, 47 Syracuse St, Baldwinsville, NY 13027, USA Sat, Sep 30 Blessing of the Pets / Baldwinsville Learn more Sep 30, 2023, 5:00 PM Baldwinsville, 47 Syracuse St, Baldwinsville, NY 13027, USA Sat, Sep 30 Joseph's House Baby Bottle Drive / See description for details. Learn more Sep 30, 2023, 7:30 AM – Oct 31, 2023, 3:00 PM See description for details. Please join us in celebrating Respect Life Month by supporting Joseph's House. Sun, Sep 24 Open House / St. Mary's Learn more Sep 24, 2023, 10:00 AM St. Mary's Load More

CLICK HERE TO READ THE BISHOP'S AUGUST 6, 2025 LETTER TO BALDWINSVILLE AREA PARISHES. Welcome to Our Church We're so glad you're here! We hope you find everything you need. To join our parish family, please click here or call the parish office at 315-635-5762. As the Roman Catholic Faith Community of Saint Mary's, led by the Holy Spirit, we dedicate ourselves to proclaiming the Word of God, providing meaningful liturgy, serving God's people, and fostering devotion to the Blessed Sacraments and to our Blessed Mother. We are committed to Catholic education and faith formation for all ages, while also calling all to live a full sacramental life following the teaching authority of the Church. Through team ministry we strive to be present to the call of the Holy Spirit and serve to be the presence of Jesus for the wider Baldwinsville community. We hope that what you find here will enrich your faith and strengthen you on your personal faith journey. Learn More Welcome to Our School St. Mary's Academy Where Faith and Knowledge Meet We are proud of our Catholic school and proud to be able to share Jesus's teachings with our young children. For over 63 years, St. Mary's Academy has continued the tradition of providing academic excellence in a Catholic, faith-filled community. Learn More Please Join Us for Mass Monday : 10 AM at St. Mary's Tuesday: 7 PM at St. Mary's Wednesday: 10 AM at St. Augustine's Thursday: 10 AM at St. Augustine's Saturday: 4 PM at St. Mary's and 5:30 PM at St. Augustine's Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM at St. Mary's and 10:30 AM at St. Augustine's Our Location 47 Syracuse Street Baldwinsville, NY13027 315-635-5762 Church & Parish Hours Please join us for Mass or stop in for private prayer or just to say hello! Church Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM for Private Prayer (Please enter through the North door across from the Rectory.) Mass Monday : 10 AM at St. Mary's Tuesday: 7 PM at St. Mary's Wednesday: 10 AM at St. Augustine's Thursday: 10 AM at St. Augustine's Saturday: 4 PM at St. Mary's and 5:30 PM at St. Augustine's Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM at St. Mary's and 10:30 AM at St. Augustine's Adoration Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM 9:00 AM Silent Adoration Begins 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:15 PM - 6:30 PM Silent Adoration Continues 6:30 PM Recitation of Rosary 7:00 PM Mass Parish Office Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Confession Every Other Wednesday 10:30 - 11:30 AM St. Augustine's Every Other Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 PM St. Mary's (Click here to see full schedule.) Parish Life Fr. Cliff's 25th Ordination Anniversary Video News & Upcoming Events Here is the latest news about the many wonderful things happening at St. Mary's. We hope you can join us for these upcoming events!

Bishop Lucia Letter August 6, 2025 Click Here to Download the Letter

Outreach Ministries Homebound Eucharistic Ministers Homebound Eucharistic ministers are people of prayer called to share in Christ's healing mission by visiting the sick, elderly or homebound of the parish. By listening to, talking with, praying with, and bringing Communion to our sick and homebound, ministers remind them of the parish's concern and become a visible sign of God's presence in their lives. Ministry Requirements Eucharistic ministers must attend 1 half hour training session and must be commissioned.

Pastoral Council Nominations ST MARY’S PASTORAL COUNCIL OPENINGS! We have three openings for terms that will begin in March 2026. WHAT IS PASTORAL COUNCIL? The purpose of the Pastoral Council is to identify the spiritual and temporal needs of the parish community, and to encourage members of the parish community to participate in the life of the parish. As a Council, the members are responsible for assessing the needs of our parish. The members, in consultation with the Pastor and staff, shall research and discuss and through consensus, recommend ways to meet those needs. Click here to download the Pastoral Council constitution. HOW OFTEN DOES PASTORAL COUNCIL MEET? Several times a year, from September through June. HOW LONG IS THE TERM? Council members serve for three-year terms, with the opportunity to continue for another three years. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR PASTORAL COUNCIL? Registered member of St. Mary’s Parish. 21 years or older. Confirmed and practicing Catholic who attends Mass regularly. Have current Safe Environment Certification or be willing to attend training. Active participation in both the sacramental and ministerial life of the parish. A commitment to share your gifts and talents for the benefit of the parish. A commitment to further the parish mission through discipleship. HOW DO I APPLY? Applications are available at the Parish Office, the bulletin racks in the church or on our website: Click here to download the application or click here to complete the application online . Completed applications can be dropped off at the office or mailed to the Parish Office or put in the lockbox at the front of the church. Deadline: February 15, 2026. WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR SELECTING COUNCIL MEMBERS? Submitted applications will be reviewed by the Leadership Committee which consists of the Pastor, Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Trustees. Selected members will begin their term in March 2026. QUESTIONS: Contact Sharon Stack, Vice-Chair Pastoral Council at (315) 857-3017. Thank you for prayerfully considering joining Parish Council to continue the important work of St. Mary’s Parish. PASTORAL COUNCIL NOMINATION FORM: Pastoral Council nominations are currently closed. We'll announce the next round of nominations in the bulletin and online. Stay tuned!

Pastoral Council Nominations ST MARY’S PASTORAL COUNCIL OPENINGS! We have several openings for terms that will begin in March 2025. WHAT IS PASTORAL COUNCIL? The purpose of the Pastoral Council is to identify the spiritual and temporal needs of the parish community, and to encourage members of the parish community to participate in the life of the parish. As a Council, the members are responsible to assess the needs of our parish. The members, in consultation with the Pastor and staff, shall research and discuss and through consensus, recommend ways to meet those needs. HOW OFTEN DOES PASTORAL COUNCIL MEET? Several times a year, from September through June. HOW LONG IS THE TERM? Council members serve for three-year terms, with the opportunity to continue for another three years. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR PASTORAL COUNCIL? Registered member of St. Mary’s Parish. 21 years or older. Confirmed and practicing Catholic who attends Mass regularly. Have current Safe Environment Certification or be willing to attend training. Active participation in both the sacramental and ministerial life of the parish. A commitment to share your gifts and talents for the benefit of the parish. A commitment to further the parish mission through discipleship. HOW DO I APPLY? Applications are available at the Parish Office, the bulletin racks in the church or on our website: Click here to download the application or click here to complete the application online . Completed applications can be dropped office or mailed to the Parish Office or put in the lockbox at the front of the church. Deadline: February 15, 2025. WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR SELECTING COUNCIL MEMBERS? Submitted applications will be reviewed by the Leadership Committee which consists of the Pastor, Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Trustees. Selected members will begin their term in March 2025. QUESTIONS: Contact Renée Romance, Trustee at (315) 382-7537 Thank you for prayerfully considering joining Parish Council to continue the important work of St. Mary’s Parish. PC Application

Liturgical Ministries Monthly Food & Seasonal Collections Monthly Food Collection On the first weekend of each month, St. Mary's collects food and toiletries to help replenish the Baldwinsville Community Food Pantry. Donations can be dropped off in the South Hallway of the Church (closest to the Parish Center) in the designated area. Individuals Looking for Food Pantry Assistance The Baldwinsville Community Food Pantry began in 1978 and presently operates from 10 am to 1pm, five days a week from within the Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church, located at 17 West Genesee Street. It relies solely on gracious volunteers to staff the pantry, replenish shelves, and donate funds and food for distribution. The Food Pantry provides individuals and families with three days worth of meals once per month, and a community dinner is offered free of charge to anyone from 5 pm - 6:30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month from October - May. Seasonal Collections Each month at St. Mary's, our Parish Outreach Committee holds collections to benefit certain agencies, groups, or needs of the community. Below is a list of the collections that we currently run each month with information about each collection. This list may change from year to year, and this page will be updated to reflect those changes. Volunteers are needed to assist with sorting and distributing items that are collected during these times. January Outreach Collection - Winter Clothes Do you need to make room in your closets after Christmas? Let St. Mary's help you out! During t he month of January, please bring your CLEAN, used winter clothing in good condition and place it in the designated collection area in the South Hallway (headed towards the Parish Center). We will collect winter boots, snow pants, coats, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens. The items will be given to Catholic Charities and distributed to those who are in need. February Outreach Collection - H.E.L.P. Project (Household Essentials for Living Pantry) Food pantries report that daily basic household supplies that we all use, such as toilet paper, soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, and baby diapers are seldom donated and that they are receiving an increasing number of requests for these kinds of supplies. Food stamps cannot be used to buy these items making it harder for families to replace them. During the month of February, St. Mary's Outreach Committee holds a collection for specific household items requested by the local food pantries. This list can be found in the bulletin during the month of February. March/April Outreach Collection - Easter Bunnies & Baskets Every Easter we hope to provide a little cheer and happiness to the children who will be in the hospital. It would be wonderful if each child could wake up to a stuffed animal on Easter morning. The stuffed bunnies should be no larger than a standard 14 inches and new. All bunnies can be placed in the Marian and Sacred Heart Shrines during the published collection dates. If there are more bunnies than the hospital needs, they will be sent to Francis House, McHarrie Life Nursing Home and the Veterans Hospital (Nursing Home Unit). If you would enjoy making an Easter Basket for a child, the Parish Outreach Committee would greatly appreciate you doing so. The baskets should be labeled for a boy or girl, age 4-6, 7-9, or 10-12. Dates for the basket collection will be published in the Parish bulletin during Lent. May Outreach Collection - Baby Items Gift a mom with items for baby during the month of May! Help provide for baby's basic needs with new items. A list of specific items needed for this collection is published in our Parish bulletin at the beginning of May. Gifts will be distributed through Birthright, Joseph's House and New Life Pregnancy Center. July Outreach Collection - The Cpl. Kyle R. Schneider Foundation Care Packages One of the ways the Cpl. Kyle R. Schneider Foundation supports the troops is by sending care packages overseas. Community outreach is vital in keeping military morale high while deployed. Our service members look forward to receiving cards, letters and care packages. If you would like to donate items for the care packages or know a group, business or organization that would like to participate, a list of suggested items needed by dedicated military service members can be found in our Parish bulletin during the month of July. Once collected, please contact the Cpl. Kyle R. Schneider Foundation to coordinate a drop off or pick up of items. For more information about the Cpl. Kyle R. Schneider Foundation, please visit their website here . August Outreach Collection - School Supplies St. Mary's Parish Outreach collects school supplies during the month of August to be distributed to those that have a need. Items desired include: #2 pencils, colored pencils, crayons, erasers, wide ruled spiral notebooks, notebook paper (wide ruled), folders, rulers, backpacks, binders. October Outreach Collection - Respect Life Baby Bottles During the month of October, our Parish Outreach Committee joins forces with our Respect Life Committee to raise funds for mothers and their children. Children are a gift from God. Help make a difference in the lives of mothers and their children. Bottles are available at the beginning of October at the Church entrances - fill with change, bills or a check, and return to the office or place in the bassinet in the South Hallway of the Church through the end of October. Your donations will support the services of Joseph's House. Make a real change by sharing your change! November Outreach Collection - Turkey Day Race Food Drive In 2018 St. Mary's and St. Augustine's partnered with the Baldwinsville Kiwanis Turkey Day Race to hold a huge food drive for the first time! After seeing the success of the food drive, we made it our mission to continue to help those in the Baldwinsville community with this food drive every year! St. Elizabeth Ann Seton joined the cause in 2019. Together, we collect food and funds to benefit the Baldwinsville Food Pantry and the Backpack Program. Please click here for more information about the Turkey Day Race Food Drive . December Outreach Collections - Christmas Bureau Food Collection, Giving Tree & Mitten Tree Each Advent season, our Parish Outreach collects food for the Baldwinsville Christmas Bureau. This collection helps to support those families in need within our community during the holiday season. Also during the Advent season, Giving Tree tags are available in baskets on the side altars. We ask that each parishioner take a tag and return the unwrapped item with the tag attached and place them in the designated drop off area. Gifts from the Giving Tree are distributed to Brady Faith, Lullabye League, Parent Aide, Vincent House, Catholic Charities Men's Shelter and other agencies that assist those in need in our community. The mitten tree can be found in the Parish Center main hallway during the Advent season. Gloves, mittens, hats, and scarves can be hung on the tree through the 3rd Sunday of Advent. They are then distributed to the Catholic Charities Men's Shelter, Vincent House, Brady Faith, and other agencies who assist those in need in our community. Your gifts will warm the hearts of those less fortunate.

Parish Support Ministries Altar Care Altar Care Our Altar Care ministry is responsible for keeping the church ready for Masses and parish functions through a weekly cleaning schedule. Teams of 2-3 people are scheduled on a rotating basis for the entire year (roughly 5-6 weeks each year). New schedules are sent out to team members in November of each year. Cleaning guidelines are posted in the work sacristy in the back hallway of the Church, and cleaning should take the team about 30 minutes. Altar Linens Altar Linens Our Altar Linen Ministry is responsible for keeping the altar linens that are used at weekend liturgies washed and pressed through a monthly schedule. Volunteers are scheduled 1-2 months out of the year to participate in this ministry, and training is provided on how to properly launder and press the linens. Finance Comittee Finance Committee Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Eucharistic Ministers) serve our parish community by distributing Holy Communion at weekend and special liturgies. A training session is required for first-time ministers of the parish. Re-training sessions are also available for ministers who would like a refresher. Ministers are scheduled approximately once every four weeks (or more often if they choose) at the Mass of their choice. Eucharistic Ministers must be fully initiated (c onfirmed) in the Catholic faith. Eucharistic Ministers must also dress appropriately. (No flip flops, jeans, or shorts. Women may wear sandals, but they must be make sure they can go up and down the Sanctuary steps safely. Gentlemen should wear a dress shirt with dress pants or dress Dockers. Women should wear a blouse and skirt or slacks, or a dress. The length of the skirt or dress should be appropriate for church. Grounds Care Grounds Care Grounds Care is a ministry dedicated to maintaining and beautifying our church, rectory, school, and chapel house grounds. It requires one large spring clean up scheduled for one morning in May of each year. In addition, there are 10 garden spots within the grounds that volunteers may "adopt" and weed at least 4 times during the summer months (June, July, August, and September - one time per month). Notification of the annual spring clean up is communicated during the first week of May through parish communications. Money Counters Money Counters Money (collection) counters count and deposit the weekend collections. There are 6 teams of 3 people who meet on Sunday morning, immediately following the 9:00am Mass. Teams are scheduled monthly on a rotating basis, serving 2 times per year. Volunteers for this ministry should have basic math skills, the ability to use a calculator (adding machine), and money handling skills, while not required, would be a plus. All members of this ministry are required to maintain confidentiality. Photo Video Photographer / Videographer Are you an amateur photographer or videographer? Would you be willing to put your gifts and talents to use for the parish? St. Mary's is trying to develop a more visual presence in the bulletin as well as on our website and on social media. To do this we need people who would be willing to take photographs and video at our many events as the year unfolds. The frequency of the commitment would be based on availability. Ministry Requirements All photographers/videographers must be current with their Safe Environment training through the Diocese of Syracuse. If you would like to volunteer and have not been certified through Safe Environment, you must take the initial training course and complete the required background check before you will be allowed to volunteer in this capacity. All photos taken at parish events that include children must be turned over to the parish and removed from personal devices, per the Safe Environment policy.

Adult Faith Formation Adult Faith Formation at St. Mary's is dedicated to assisting adults in having a close personal relationship with God by offering programs that will increase knowledge of our Catholic faith and inspire spiritual growth. Adult Faith also offers adults the opportunity to share their baptismal gifts with the parish and community. Finally, we strive to inspire adults to be apostolic disciples who proclaim the mission of Jesus Christ. For information on events, check the bulletin, parish weekly update email, and website calendar for current faith opportunities, or contact Renée Romance at reneerministry@gmail.com or the parish office at 315-635-5762. Progr ams During the year, we offer a variety of programs on different topics and for different lengths of time. Bible Study: Bible Study meets on Mondays from September through June from 7:00-8:00 pm, and we focus on six-week studies. New members are always welcome! The 4 Temperaments: In October 2022, we offered a 3-week program presented by Christina Palazzoli and Michael Assaf of St. Rose of Lima Church. Access the videos and resources about the 4 Temperaments here . Groups Men's Group: The St. Mary's Men's Group is open to all men of faith, ages 18 and older. It is an opportunity to enjoy the fellowship of other men, strengthen our personal faith and encourage each other in faith through the Gospel. Meeting dates and times are posted in the bulletin or the weekly parish update email. Women of Faith: St. Mary's Women of Faith provides opportunities for the women of our parish and all women of faith to strengthen their own personal spirituality and their relationship with other women in our parish. The group meets once per month and often has speakers, group activities and much more for women to enjoy! Volunteer Opportunities RCIA Catechist Program Coordinators: Adult Faith Formation is looking for adults with good communication and organizational skills to coordinate programs. Training will be provided. Contact Renée Romance at reneerministry@gmail.com or call the parish office at 315-635-5762. Small Group Facilitator: Adult Faith Formation is looking for adults with good communication skills and a good knowledge of Scripture and our Catholic faith to facilitate small group discussions. Training will be provided. Contact Renée Romance at reneerministry@gmail.com or call the parish office at 315-635-5762. Resources Formed A Spiritual Connection A Bible in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz Anchor 1 Anchor 2

Liturgical Ministries Altar Server Commissioning October 26, 2024 Thank you to the altar servers who were commissioned on Saturday, October 26 at the 4pm Mass, and a special thank you to their families for supporting them in their ministry. We are blessed to have you all! Altar Servers The ministry of altar server affords youths an opportunity to express their personal spirituality. This simple acts of service performed are, in essence, acts of love for God. By actively participating in the liturgy through which Jesus becomes sacramentally present on the altar, servers express their personal desire to be close to Jesus. The expression of a youth's spirituality also has a family dimension, for the youth server's ministry can only succeed with the full support of his or her family. The server's family life, in turn, is strengthened by this ministry, which provides a visible manifestation of the communal and transcendent purpose of the Christian family. Closely related to the dimension of personal spirituality is the role of servant to the priest, who presides as an Alter Christus (i.e., standing in the place of Christ) during the liturgy. By reverently assisting the priest, servers express their desire to serve Jesus and to follow his example of humble service to the community. The example of the priest and the other adult liturgical ministers also inspires in the servers a sense of responsibility in ministry. Frequent, direct contact with the adult ministers helps educate the servers in the variety of vocations to which God calls his people. The experience the servers gain should ultimately inform and inspire them in their own vocational discernment. By assisting the priests, altar servers perform a valuable service to the community. They also serve the assembly directly by providing an example of prayerful and reverential participation in the liturgy. As devout and visible worshipers, they share in the parish’s apostolate of witnessing for the Gospel to visitors and others in the assembly who may need support in believing and living the Catholic faith. The altar server’s ministry is a service to others. Servers are often called upon to serve at Mass times that may be inconvenient for them or for their families. In their service to the community, altar servers learn and practice the self-giving love that characterizes the Christian lifestyle. Ministry Requirements Altar servers must be in at least third grade and have made their First Communion. Servers are welcome to continue in this ministry until they graduate from high school. Servers are scheduled along with other liturgical ministries and will be scheduled for their requested Mass at least twice per month, or as frequently as they desire. Training is required, and it will take approximately one and a half hours. A refresher session is offered twice a year. Weddings & Funerals Altar Servers who have been actively serving in ministry for at least 2 years are eligible to serve at wedding and funeral masses. Those interested must attend a special training before being placed on the list of wedding and funeral servers. (Please note that younger servers may be required to be scheduled for wedding/funeral masses with an older/more experienced server.) Resources Resources If your child would like to be an altar server, please click the links below to download the materials you'll need for registration. Thank you! Altar Server Registration Form Altar Server Guidelines