Funeral Pre-Planning Form St. Mary's now offers the option to create a funeral pre-plan online! A funeral pre-plan is an excellent way to make advanced selections of the details for your own or your loved one's funeral service and to have a record of those selections kept on file at the St. Mary's Parish Office. To create a funeral pre-plan, complete a funeral pre-plan form below, and upon submitting the completed form, a copy will be emailed immediately to the person who completed the form, with a copy also emailed to St. Mary's Parish Office, where it will be kept on file.

Privacy Policy This privacy policy sets out how St. May's Church uses and protects any information that you give St. Mary's Church when you use this website as well as other information you may provide to us from time to time. St. Mary's Church is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website or through other mechanisms, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy policy. St. Mary's Church may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. This policy is effective from July 1, 2019. Information We Collect We may collect the following personal information: Name Contact information, including email address Demographic information, such as zip code, preferences, and interests Other information relevant to customer surveys and/or events We use Google services such as Google Analytics and spam prevention to help manage our website. Please see the Privacy and Terms pages for more information on how Google uses and maintains user information. We use Wix services to host and deliver our website. Please see the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more information on how Wix uses and maintains user information. We use Flocknote services to collect contact information for our email marketing. Please see the Privacy and Security Policy and the Terms of Use pages for more information on how Flocknote uses and maintains user information. We use LPi WeShare services to process online donations and registration payments. Please see the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions pages for more information on how LPi uses and maintains user information. LPi is a certified Level 1 PCI 3.2 Service Provider. Please see their Data Security page to learn more. What We Do With the Information We Collect We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with better service. In particular, for the following reasons: To answer a question you have asked Internal record keeping To improve our services We may periodically send information emails about programs, events, or other topics we think will benefit you, using the email address you have provided Security We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. Links to Other Websites Our web pages may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have control over other, third-party websites. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information that you provide while visiting such sites, and this privacy statement does not govern such sites. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question. Controlling Your Personal Information You may choose to restrict the use of your personal data in accordance with this privacy policy. If you have any questions or further concerns relating to how we use your personal data as described above, or you believe that personal data we have is incorrect or incomplete, please contact us at: St. Mary's Church 47 Syracuse Street Baldwinsville, NY 13027 About Us Our Mission Our Team Contact U s Governance Parish Life

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!

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 Matrimony Diocesan policy states that arrangements for your wedding should be made at least six (6) months prior to the wedding date and that one of the parties being married must contact the church (bride or groom). Arrangements will not be scheduled with a third party (i.e. parent, wedding planner, etc.) Diocesan regulations do not allow the celebration of weddings on Sundays and certain Saturdays according to the Liturgical Calendar. To be married at St. Mary’s, one party should be a registered member of the parish. If not registered, permission from the bride or groom’s pastor will need to be obtained. There are prescribed marriage preparations required of all couples which consist of the following: Marriage Investigation: It is a requirement for all couples who seek Catholic marriage to complete this form. As a canonical (legal) form, the questions asked ascertain the freedom of the parties to marry and their understanding of the duties and obligations of marriage as taught by the Catholic Church. Pre-Marriage Inventory: This “inventory” is a standardized questionnaire which evaluates the couple’s knowledge of one another and their readiness to marry. Each couple is required to meet with their sponsor couple for at least three meetings to discuss the findings of the inventory. Preparing Your Wedding Ceremony: After confirmation of the ceremony date, the couple will be mailed a packet containing a confirmation letter, our Sacrament of Matrimony Handbook and a copy of Together for Life. These will all be used to assist in planning the wedding mass, including the readings. These selections should be reviewed with the wedding coordinator at least 1 month prior to the wedding ceremony. If you are considering having your wedding ceremony at St. Mary's, the first step is to contact our Parish Office at 315-635-5762. Our Ministry Team will be able to answer any questions you may have, review available dates, and go over the criteria necessary for a Church wedding. Times for Weddings: Friday: Afternoons or evenings available Saturday: 1:00pm Other dates and times may be arranged on a case by case basis with the Parish Office. Stipend for Church: Parishioners*: $400 (Deposit: $200) Non-Parishioners: $700 (Deposit: $350) Organist Fee: $300 Deposits must be paid for ceremony date to be held. * Parishioners must be registered and active for at least 1 year prior to date of wedding.

Sacraments Confirmation Confirmation preparation is a two year program beginning in the fall of the 9th grade year with Confirmation being celebrated in the spring of the 10th grade year. It is the policy of the Diocese of Syracuse that those young adults registering for Confirmation preparation must have been active in the Faith Formation Program for at least one year prior to their registration. This means that they must have been in class for their 8th grade year. Students who attend Catholic school are exempt from being in the program for one year prior to registering for the sacrament, however they must attend Year 1 and Year 2 of Sacrament Prep to be eligible for Confirmation. To register for this program, please visit sasmyouth.org or contact the Faith Formation Office at 315-635-5762, ext. 110. Resources for Teens: 8 Things You Need To Know About Confirmation Listen to a talk by Father Mike Schmitz - We Must Go Out: The Sacrament of Confirmation

Sacraments Baptism 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. Before celebrating your child’s baptism, there are a few items that will need your attention. Please contact the Parish Office to select a date and time for your child's baptism. If you have not yet registered with the parish, please do so. Church law allows a pastor to baptize only those who are registered parishioners of a parish. If you are returning to St. Mary’s to celebrate with family here, we will need a letter from your pastor giving permission for your child to be baptized at St. Mary’s. It is a requirement that you attend a Pre-Baptism Class here or at your parish. Again, a certificate of attendance is needed if you attend the class elsewhere. Baptism classes are offered on the first Monday of each month at 7:00pm. To register for a Pre-Baptism Class here at St. Mary's, please contact the Parish Office at 315-635-5762. It is customary that the child have a godfather and a godmother. At least one of these individuals must be a fully initiated (confirmed), practicing Catholic. They will need to supply a Certificate of Sponsorship from their pastor before the celebration of the baptism. Learn more about the Sacrament of Baptism by watching Reborn on FORMED. For information on non-infant baptisms, please refer to our RCIA page for adults and children.

Outreach Ministries Lenten Fish Fry Looking for some delicious fish fry during the Lenten season? Look no further than our Lenten Fish Fry! For over 35 years, the St. Mary's Fish Dinners have been a community-wide annual event! Our kitchen and dining room is staffed completely by volunteers, and we serve up some of the best fried fish and clam dinners around!! Delicious desserts baked by our wonderfully talented parishioners are available for sale with proceeds benefitting the youth ministry programs of St. Mary's, St. Augustine's, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. 2025 Fish Fry dates are March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11. Please note there is no Fish Fry on Good Friday, April 18th. Please click here to sign up to bake a dessert for the fish fry. 2025 Fish Fry Menu

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Totus Tuus Dinner Click here to RSVP for the Dinner Click here to Volunteer

Mass Schedule Mass Schedule Beginning on June 16, 2025 and continuing through September 5, 2025, there will be only one daily Mass (Monday - Friday) across our three parishes of St. Mary's, St. Augustine's, & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. The Summer Daily Mass Schedule will be as follows: Monday: 9 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Tuesday: 7 AM at St. Mary’s Wednesday: 10 AM at St. Augustine’s Thursday: 6:45 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Friday: 9 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Note: On Fridays, Morning Prayer and Adoration will precede Mass, beginning at 7:30 am.) Saturday: 4 PM at St. Mary's 5PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 5:30 PM at St. Augustine's Sunday: 7:30 AM at St. Mary's & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 9 AM at St. Mary's & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 10:30 AM at St. Augustine's 11 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Adoration Schedule Adoration Schedule Adoration will be in the church on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. All Church doors will be open. 9:00 AM Silent Adoration Begins 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:15 - 6:30 PM Silent Adoration Continues 6:30 PM Recitation of the ROSARY 7:00 PM Mass Click here for more details . First Friday Adoration Schedule First Friday Adoration Schedule The parishes of St. Mary's, St. Augustine’s, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton are offering Eucharistic Adoration on a rotating schedule every first Friday of the month from 6 to 10 pm. The first Friday of the month is marked by a special devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as Jesus died and won for us our salvation on a Friday. For your convenience, the First Friday Adoration schedule of St. Mary's, St. Augustine's, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is shown below. We invite you to spend time before the Blessed Sacrament ideally for one hour, but you will be blessed by any time you spend. Confession Schedule Confession Schedule For your convenience, the confession times of St. Mary's, St. Augustine's, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton are all shown below.

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