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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 Music Ministry Parishioners of all ages are invited to share your love of music with others in the music ministry by singing and/or playing musical instruments at liturgies. Anyone who loves music is invited to contact our Director of Music, Ryan Schaffer . A du lt Choir Weekly rehearsals are held on Thursday nights from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm for all weekend Masses. Extra rehearsals occur as needed for special liturgies, or special events such as preparing a Cantata. Anyone in Grade 8 and older is welcome to sing in the choir. The ability to read music is helpful, but not required! There is also no audition. The adult choir does not rehearse during the summer. Funeral Choir Our funeral choir provides musical support at funeral liturgies (usually weekday mornings). Funeral choir meets 30 minutes before the funeral to rehearse music. Other rehearsals are as needed. Youth Choir All students in grades 3 - 7 are invited to sing with our youth choir. Rehearsals are as needed for special liturgies such as Christmas, Easter, and others. Instrumentalists Everyone who plays an instrument is welcome to play at Mass. This includes guitars, string, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and more! Instrumentalists in grades 7 and up are invited to play at all liturgies. Contact Ryan Schaffer for more information.

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Lenten Event Schedule 2025 Please click the button below to download the Lenten brochure, which details all the Lenten Masses and events at St. Mary's & St. Augustine's for Lent, Holy Week & Easter.

CLICK HERE FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATES. Empower Growth Start Now 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 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. Learn More 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 See This Week's Events We hope you can join us at some of our upcoming events! To see what's happening this week at our parish, please scroll through the events shown to the right, or click here to view our detailed event calendar. 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 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 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

Liturgical Ministries Bereavement Support Ministry Our Bereavement Support Ministry tries to be the compassionate heart and hands of our Lord Jesus. No one can really feel or remove another's pain, but everyone can walk beside and support another who is sorrowful. Those involved in our Bereavement Ministry find that in supporting others, our own faith is nourished and deepened. Volunteers are asked to attend funeral Masses held at St. Mary's to offer support to the family and friends of the deceased. We ask you to prayerfully consider this wonderful ministry. This ministry does not require special training, and the time commitment is one hour on an as-needed basis. Funeral Preparation Team The work done by the volunteers on our Funeral Preparation Team is highly valued by all involved. This ministry requires individuals who are good listeners, are patient, and who can exhibit compassion with those experiencing loss. Members of our Funeral Preparation Team meet with the family members of the deceased to plan the funeral liturgy, perform a brief prayer service during the calling hours if necessary, assist with Funeral liturgy preparation/set up, and attend the Funeral Mass as support to the family. Training is offered for volunteers who wish to join this ministry. Training takes approximately 2-3 hours. Volunteers do not need experience in this role, however they should have good listening skills, compassion, and the ability to lead prayers in a private environment. The time commitment for a Funeral Team member for one Funeral Liturgy is approximately 8 hours over the course of 3-5 days, depending on the needs of the family. Funeral Reception Team T his ministry provides receptions following a Funeral Liturgy for the family and friends of the deceased. Volunteers for this ministry can help in several capacities: Providing food for the reception (typically breakfast, lunch, or snack foods) Assist with set up or clean up (2 hour commitment each; 4 hours if you choose to do both) Assist with serving food at the reception Training for this ministry is provided and takes about 1-2 hours.

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

Sacraments First Eucharist The Eucharist is the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, who is really and substantially present under the appearances of bread and wine, in order to offer himself in the sacrifice of the Mass and to be received as spiritual food in Holy Communion. It is called Eucharist or "thanksgiving" because at its institution at the Last Supper, Christ "gave thanks," and by this fact it is the supreme object and act of Christian gratitude to God. It is policy in the Diocese of Syracuse that children who are to be registered in First Sacrament Preparation (First Reconciliation and First Eucharist) must have attended Faith Formation classes at least one year prior to their registration. This will ensure that the children have a good foundation to begin their preparation for the Sacraments. Students who attend a Catholic school are exempt from being in the program one year prior to registering for the sacrament and are not required to attend weekly classes for Faith Formation, however they are required to attend the 5 sacrament prep workshops throughout the year. To register for this program, please visit sasmyouth.org or contact the Faith Formation Office at 315-635-5762, ext. 110. Video Links: For Parents: Preparing Your Child for First Holy Communion The Eucharist for Little Children

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 Registration We are so happy to have you join our Parish Family!! We have a wonderful Ministry Team here at St. Mary's who are happy to help you at any time. Feel free to contact the Parish Office with any questions at 315-635-5762.