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Baldwinsville Community Support Services FOOD PANTRIES: Baldwinsville Community Food Pantry Methodist Church 17 W. Genesee Street (entrance on Charlotte St.) Phone number: 315-313-3593 Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 am– 2:45 pm; 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00 pm; 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9:00-11:00 am St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Food Pantry 3494 Route 31 Parish Office phone number: 315-652-4300 Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 am and First Tuesday of the Month, 6:00-7:00 pm St. Augustine’s Food Pantry 7333 O’Brien Road Parish Office phone number: 315-638-0585 Call for information. SENIOR LUNCHEON: P.E.A.C.E. Inc.'s Senior Nutrition program at Canton Woods Senior Center 76 Canton Street Phone number: 315-638-4536 Luncheon: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Noon. Suggested contribution: $3.50 OTHER: Baldwinsville Volunteer Center Connects neighbors in need with groceries, household essentials and community support. 8220 Loop Road Suite 101 Phone number: 315-638-0251 Female Charitable Society of Baldwinsville Medical equipment loan closet. 10 River Street 315-638-6277 Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Revised 1/11/26

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

Resources Weekly Update Emails "Weekly Update" Emails The Latest Parish Updates Sent Right to Your Inbox There's no better way to keep your finger on the pulse of all the latest news and upcoming events within our thriving parish community than to subscribe to our weekly email update. Sent on Thursday afternoons, this update includes a link to a digital copy of the upcoming Sunday bulletin, as well as links to photos, videos, and more! Register to receive the weekly update here . Please note: Registering for the weekly update automatically registers you to receive A Spiritual Connection, detailed below. Bulletins Bulletins Our Printed Guide to Your Faith Community For those who prefer a printed bulletin for their latest parish news, we have them available at all Church entrances every Saturday and Sunday. Missed weekend Mass? No worries; we also have links to the current and archived bulletins below. To receive the bulletin right in your inbox each week, be sure to scroll up subscribe to our weekly update emails! View our bulletins here. Submit an article for an upcoming bulletin here . Spiritual Connection Anchor A Spiritual Connection Food for Your Soul If you're not already registered for A Spiritual Connection, be sure to register right away! You simply don't want to go another week without receiving this brief but inspirational highlight that is teeming with food for your soul. Written by our Adult Faith Formation & Adoration Coordinator, Renée Romance, this newsletter will make your Tuesday afternoon! Register to receive A Spiritual Connection here . Please note: Registering for A Spiritual Connection automatically registers you to receive the weekly update, detailed above. Prayers & Novenas Prayers & Novenas Words of Praise to the Lord Spending time with the Lord in prayer is a gift to the soul. Below are some prayers to share with your loved ones, as well as some tips on creating a family prayer space in your home. Act of Spiritual Communion Novena Prayer in Honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Divine Mercy Chaplet (video) Click here to learn how to create a family prayer space. Rosary Rosary Words of Praise to the Lord Spending time with the Lord in prayer is a gift to the soul. Below are some prayers to share with your loved ones, as well as some tips on creating a family prayer space in your home. Sorrowful Mysteries Joyful Mysteries Glorious Mysteries Musical Prayer Musical Prayer Songs of Worship Lift your heart and voice to the Lord with these beautiful songs: Be Not Afraid Bread of Life You Are Mine Hosea How Great Thou Art I Am He Now We Remain On Eagles Wings Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross The Way of the Cross This special devotion reflects on Jesus’ final days on Earth—from being condemned to death to dying on the cross and being placed in the tomb. You are welcome to join us in prayer and meditation at each one of the Stations of the Cross. We offer Stations of the Cross each Lent, or you can experience them year round by viewing our video, below. View our Stations of the Cross video. Formed Formed The Catholic Faith. On Demand. We are excited to announce an amazing resource available to our parish community! Formed is a digital library of programs, bible studies, movies, audio recordings, and books from trusted creators of Catholic media. It's like the Amazon Prime of Catholic content. And it's free for our parishioners. If you've ever wanted to learn more about a topic in the Church or help your family understand a teaching more clearly, this is the place for you. We love being able to use the Bible studies for small groups, listen to audio books on our commute to work, and watch award winning documentaries and movies that bring us a fuller and richer understand of the faith. Click here to register for Formed. The Bible in A Year The Bible in a Year 365 Days of the Bible in One Informative Podcast. If you’ve struggled to read the Bible, this podcast is for you. Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and featuring Jeff Cavins, guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes starting January 1st. Couldn't begin on January 1st? No worries! It is designed to be started at any point in the year, You don't need to have started on January 1. Each 20-25 minute episode includes: Two to three scripture readings A reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz A guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word Tune in here . USCCB United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Promoting the Greater Good that the Church Offers The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the hierarchy of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands who jointly exercise certain pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States. The purpose of the Conference is to promote the greater good which the Church offers humankind, especially through forms and programs of the apostolate fittingly adapted to the circumstances of time and place. We find this to be an excellent place to listen to daily readings and get video reflection s on sacred scripture as well as read recent news pertaining to Catholicism, America, and the world. Click here to visit USCCB.org. Diocese of Syracuse Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse An Abundance of Resources for Your Faith Life Our Diocese has an abundance of resources to help you in for faith life. From parish and school information to event calendars and video reflections from our Bishop. Our Diocese is made up of vibrant parishes and incredible communities. We encourage you to learn more about our Diocese and to get involved. Click here to visit syracusediocese.org . Holy See The Holy See The Universal Government of the Catholic Church Visiting the official website of the Holy See one can browse: the Magisterium of the Supreme Pontiffs (from Pope Leo XIII to Pope Francis); the fundamental texts of Catholicism in various languages (the Sacred Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the Code of Canon Law); the documents of Dicasteries, Bodies and Institutions of the Roman Curia. Click here to visit the Holy See website . CARE at Lemoyne Care at LeMoyne Center for Aging Resources and Enrichment We are champions for all people in their later chapters of life, regardless of socio-economic status, education-levels, religious affiliations, sexual orientation or race. We provide education for students looking to enter the booming industry of eldercare. We are committed to providing education and resources not only for senior citizens, but for any individual or organization who supports them. All that we do is built on a foundation of spiritual, mental, financial and physical health, and we work tirelessly to create the same strong foundation for all seniors. Click here to visit the CARE website.

Join Us Become a Parishioner Become a Parishioner 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. Please click here to register. Become a Catholic Become a Catholic The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or the RCIA as it is commonly known, is the formal process for people to be received into the Church. Although it usually takes the better part of a year, there are no time limits or a set amount of time in which you will complete the process. It is largely dependent on your readiness. Your personal circumstances also play a part in how long the process takes. People with a strong background in another Christian faith tradition and in Scripture may take less time than others. If you have a prior marriage to be annulled it may take a bit longer. Adult Faith Programs Experience Our Adult Faith Programs Adult Faith Programs are offered at St. Mary's through a variety of groups, programs and series on different topics and for varying lengths of time. These are offered to adult parishioners to give them the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the Catholic faith and strengthen their individual spirituality. Please click here to view the adult faith program opportunities. Volunteer Volunteer at Our Parish We are all blessed with unique gifts and talents, and at our parish, we welcome yours! If you would like to volunteer your time at our parish, we always have a need for extra hands. Please contact our parish office to volunteer with us. Prayer Request Submit a Prayer Request A SPIRITUAL CONNECTION To submit a prayer intention for the weekly A Spiritual Connection , email stmarysbville@syrdio.org or call the office at 315-635-5762 by Monday at 10:00 am. The prayer intention will appear once, unless you submit it again. ST. MARY'S BOOK OF PRAYER INTENTIONS The St. Mary's Book of Prayer Intentions is located near the side altar of the Blessed Mother. Intentions can be written in the book anytime the Church is open.

Ministries Adult Faith Formation Adult Faith Formation Inspiring Adults to Have a Close Personal Relationship with God 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 call the parish office at 315-635-5762. Click here to learn more about our Adult Faith Formation opportunities, including the Men's Group, Women of Faith Group and Scripture Study . Youth Faith Formation Youth Faith Formation Teaching Our Youth to Learn, Love, & Live Their Catholic Faith St. Mary's and St. Augustine's Faith Formation programs come together for classes and meet at both parishes. For complete details regarding program registration, sacrament preparation, and upcoming events, please visit our St. Augustine's & St. Mary's youth website. Click here to visit our youth website, sasmyouth.org. Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Growing in Faith Together Our goal for Youth Group is for our St. Mary's & St. Augustine's teens in grades 6 - 12 to learn and grow in their faith, as well as to have a lot of fun—playing games, eating great food, and enjoying our time together! Not only do the teens have a great time, in many cases, Youth Group meetings count towards the credit hours they need for Faith Formation, too. To learn more about Youth Ministry and to discover our upcoming events, please visit our St. Augustine's & St. Mary's youth website. Click here to visit our youth website, sasmyouth.org. St. Mary's Academy St. Mary's Academy 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. Click here to visit the St. Mary's Academy website . Liturgical Ministries Liturgical Ministries Opportunities to Deepen Your Faith Liturgical Ministries ensure that parishioners are provided with opportunities to deepen their faith through a variety of experiences and liturgical celebrations. Click a link below to learn more about each of the liturgical ministries: Altar Servers Children's Liturgy of the Word Greeters, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, & Sacristans Music Ministry Outreach Ministries Outreach Ministries Assisting With The Needs of Others Our Parish Outreach Ministries work to assist with the needs of those in our parish and wider community, especially the poor and under-served, and identify resources to meet these needs, enlisting the active cooperation of parishioners. We often partner with other agencies in our community to provide assistance, and are always looking for new opportunities to make a difference. Click a link below to learn more about each of the liturgical ministries: Homebound Eucharistic Ministers Bereavement Support & Funeral Ministries Monthly Food & Seasonal Collections Men's Shelter Sandwich Making Team Parish Community Luncheon Turkey Day Race Food Drive Lenten Fish Fry Parish Support Ministries Parish Support Ministries Rooted in Stewardship Our Parish Support Ministries are those that concern all aspects of parish finance and budget, personnel, church and fundraising coordination, and upkeep of physical facilities and properties of the parish. The activities of these ministries are firmly rooted in the Biblical concept of stewardship. Click a link below to learn more about each of the parish support ministries: Altar Care Altar Linens Finance Committee Fundraising Committee Grounds Care Money (Collection) Counters Parish Office Volunteer Photographer/Videographer Respect Life Respect Life Rooted in the Love of Christ The Respect Life Ministry seeks to inspire a community that celebrates life by fostering respect for the dignity of the person as a unique and unrepeatable child of God. Rooted in the love of Christ, we seek to serve those in the parish and wider community by affirming the value of all from conception until natural death. This is accomplished through opportunities for prayer, service, education and advocacy on life issues. Click a link below to learn more: Bishop Cunningham's letter regarding the Abortion Expansion Bill The tragedy of abortion absolutism and how the pro-life movement can respond NY bishops decry new abortion law signed on Roe anniversary Explainer: What New York's abortion law does and does not do Syracuse Diocese Office of Respect Life United States Conference of Catholic Bishops - Human Life and Dignity

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"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! Change File 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 more about you. Learn More 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. Learn More 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

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Outreach Ministries 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. This year, the need is even greater within our community, so together with our sponsor partners of St. Augustine's, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and the Baldwinsville Kiwanis, we are proud to announce the seventh annual Turkey Day Race Food Drive! The food collected during this drive is distributed to a variety of local charities including: The Baldwinsville Food Pantry The Backpack Program, for which a special emphasis is placed on food that is healthy and easily prepared for/by children who are in need. How You Can Help Fill a bag with groceries and return it to one of the food drop locations, during the dates/times listed below. The suggested child food list and family food list are also below. Sponsor individuals to run/walk the VIRTUAL race. Money raised by the Kiwanis goes towards improving the lives of children and families in Baldwinsville and CNY. For more information on the Baldwinsville Kiwanis, visit their website here . Download the Food Lists Click here to download the food lists. Food Drop Off Locations, Dates & Times Donation items from the Family Food List and the Child Food List can be dropped off on the following dates at these locations, now through Thanksgiving Day: Interested in Volunteering? We are always appreciative of volunteers who help us collect and sort food. You can sign up to volunteer by clicking here . Thank You for Your Support! No matter how you support this worthy cause, please know that the parishes of St. Mary's, St. Augustine's, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, together with our friends at the Baldwinsville Kiwanis, truly appreciate your kindness and generosity, and we thank you! We wish you and yours many blessings throughout the holiday season and year round!

Donate Make a Financial Contribution Our parish thanks you for your generosity! Your donations go a long way in helping us in our ministries and working toward our mission of growing in Christ. If you are able to continue financially supporting our parish at this time, please place your contribution envelopes in the collection baskets at Mass or mail them to the parish office at 47 Syracuse Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. We have partnered with Weshare as our online giving provider. Online giving is safe, simple, and convenient, offering options for both one-time and recurring giving. Please click the button below to learn more. Donate Volunteer Your Time Do you like to answer phones, take messages, greet people as they come into the parish office, and perform other clerical duties? Then this ministry is for you! Occasionally, the parish office is in need of someone to do these tasks. No meetings are necessary, just a welcoming personality! Click the link below to complete a "Get in Touch" form to let us know you're interested. Volunteer

Inclement Weather Policy Winter weather is upon us! With its arrival, we want to make sure our parishioners are up to date on our cancellation and closing policies. Please note that at all times, everyone is urged to use their own judgment as to whether or not travelling is safe. If the Baldwinsville School District closes, there will be no daytime or evening activities at the parishes (ie. daily Mass, Adoration, Confession, programs) If the Baldwinsville School District is delayed, there will be no daily morning Mass. On Tuesdays, Adoration will begin at noon, and Tuesday Novena Mass will still be held. If the Baldwinsville School District cancels afternoon and evening activities, all afternoon and evening activities (including Tuesday Novena Mass) will be canceled. Meetings may be held via Zoom; this will be communicated by group leaders. All of this will be communicated through the parish social media accounts, at their earliest ability. REV 1.20.26

Sacraments Baptism Baptism A Commitment to Grow in New Life With Christ Congratulations on the birth of your child! We are honored that you have chosen St. Mary's for this important sacrament in your child's life. Click here to begin Baptism preparations . First Reconciliation First Reconciliation Receiving Forgiveness for Our Sins The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the most unique and beautiful aspects of Catholicism. Jesus Christ, in His abundant love and mercy, established the Sacrament of Confession, so that we as sinners can obtain forgiveness for our sins and reconcile with God and the Church. The sacrament “washes us clean,” and renews us in Christ. Click here to view the confession schedule . Click here to learn more about the Sacrament of Reconciliation, by viewing the Forgiven program on FORMED . Click here to teach your children about Reconciliation by watching Forgiven: The Blessings of Confession on FORMED . Click here to download the USCCB's short guide featuring step by step instructions on how to attend Reconciliation (Confession) . First Eucharist First Eucharist Receiving the True Body and Blood of Jesus Christ 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. Click here for details regarding First Eucharist preparation . Confirmation Confirmation Deepening Our Baptismal Life In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ. Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world. . . . We receive the message of faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service. ~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults Click here for details regarding Confirmation preparation. Matrimony Matrimony A Union Under God The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. Covenant always expresses a relationship between persons. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy. ~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults Click here for details regarding Matrimony preparation. Anointing of the Sick Anointing of the Sick Bringing Spiritual Strength During an Illness Anointing of the sick is administered to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an illness, especially near the time of death. It is most likely one of the last sacraments one will receive. Anointing of the sick conveys several graces and imparts gifts of strengthening in the Holy Spirit against anxiety, discouragement, and temptation, and conveys peace and fortitude (CCC1520). Does a person have to be dying to receive this sacrament? No. The Catechism says, "The anointing of the sick is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death. Hence, as soon as anyone of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for him to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived" (CCC1514). The residents of Syracuse Home at McHarrie Place are anointed twice a year. If you would like to celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing, please call the Parish Office to set an appointment with the Pastor. Funeral Planning Funeral Planning Support During the Loss of a Loved One While no one can take away the pain of losing a loved one, our parish community is here to support you and yours through this difficult time. We are blessed to have a loving and supportive funeral ministry team who can help make this time just a little easier for those who are experiencing grief and loss. Click here for details to plan a funeral for your loved one. Click here for grief and loss resources, including our Bereavement Group.