Grief & Loss Resources 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. No one can really feel or remove another's pain, but everyone can walk beside and support another who is sorrowful. Please find resources here that may aid in your grieving and the support of others who have experienced loss. Counseling & Education Hospice Grief Center 990 7th North St. Liverpool, NY 13088 (315) 634-1100 You do not have to be connected to Hospice in order to receive bereavement support. Virtual appointments can be made at this time. Hope for Bereaved 4500 Onondaga Blvd Syracuse, NY 13219 (315) 475-4673 In person appointments are offered on a limited basis at this time. See website for support group opportunities. Grief Support Group-6 weeks (beginning October 20, 2020) Cindi Besio, LMSW 15 East Genesee St. Suite 203 Baldwinsville NY 13027 Call Cindi to register at (315) 529-3937. (Limited space available) Sister Marcia’s Bereavement Group at St. Mary’s Church Baldwinsville, NY (315) 635- 5762 Websites Grief Loss Recovery recover-from-grief.com Hospice Foundation of America hospicefoundation.org Help Guide: helpguide.org Grief.com Books for Adults On Grief & Grieving: Finding Meaning of Grief through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kubler Ross & David Kessler Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler Books for Children When Someone Very Special Dies: Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief by Marge Eaton Heegaard, Marge Heegaard Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss by Pat Schwiebert, Chuck DeKlyen, Taylor Bills Where is Grandpa? by T.A. Barron I Know I Made It Happen: Children and Guilt by Lynn Blackburn Timothy Duck: The Story of the Death of a Friend by Lynn Blackburn What is Death? by Etan Boritzer Videos & Podcasts St. Mary's & St. Augustine's Public Service Announcement about Grief and Loss Unlocking Us with Brené Brown; David Kessler and Brené on Grief and Finding Meaning Downloads Grief & Loss Resources For Children: Books about Death and Dying, a List Compiled by Laura Harting, Clinical Specialist, The Center for Living with Loss, Hospice and Palliative Care Associates of CNY Kübler-Ross Grief Cycle , Original image with no changes made, licensed by US3173699, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. David Kessler Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief "Each person's grief is as unique as their fingerprint. But what everyone has in common is that no matter how they grieve, they share a need for their grief to be witnessed. That doesn't mean needing someone to try to lessen it or reframe it for them. The need is for someone to be fully present to the magnitude of their loss without trying to point out the silver lining."

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

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IronMan Lake Placid Sunday, July 21, 2024 Father O’Connor competed in Ironman Lake Placid on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The 140-mile race began at 6:30am, and included a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and then a marathon (26.2 miles). Click here to view the Catholic Sun article

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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!

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.

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.

"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

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Creating a Family Prayer Space Creating a Prayer Space for Your Home By: Cathy Mackey Does your family have a Prayer Space? A Prayer Space, also known as a Prayer Corner or Sacred Space, is a designated place in your home that serves as your “church away from church.” It’s a place you can go to, alone or as a family, to pray or feel closer to God. The Bonacchi family has shared their Prayer Space with us. Watch this short video of their sweet children praying to the Blessed Mother! Here’s how you can make a Prayer Space in your home: Pick a place in your home where you can have your Prayer Space. Some people pick a windowsill, a corner of a low traffic room, or a space in a special room in the house or apartment. Choose items that are meaningful to your prayer life. I love religious statues and religious art. So, my prayer space would have statues of Jesus and the saints, as well as pictures of He and the saints. I also have a cross and a Bible. I also set up a comfy chair to sit on while I read Scripture, listen to the rosary recited online, or listen to our Director of Music, Ryan Schaffer, read the Stations of the Cross. It’s that simple! You can make your Prayer Space as simple or elaborate as you choose. For more information, click on the link below: https://buildfaith.org/creating-a-prayer-space-at-home/ We’d love to see your Prayer Space! Please send pictures to cmackey@syrdio.org We would love to feature your family’s space on our websites and in our newsletters.