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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!

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

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

Our Mission Our Team 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. If we can answer any questions, don't hesitate to reach out! Our Team Bishop Douglas J. Lucia Pastor Read More Dc. Joseph Casper Deacon Read More Ryan Schaffer Director of Music Read More Kristin Jankowski Parish Communications Read More Todd Bryant Building & Grounds Supervisor Read More Rev. Benjamin Schrantz Parochial Vicar Read More Sr. Marcia Barry Parish Outreach Read More Patti Pitts Business Administrator Read More Teresa Nipper Parish Office Coordinator Read More Our Governance St. Mary's has three consultative bodies that serve to advise the pastor about pastoral issues. Their main purposes are to investigate, reflect, and research conclusions about pastoral matters to recommend to the pastor as appropriate. Members of these committees/councils are appointed by the pastor. Learn more about our governance. Contact Us Form Contact Us Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Address: 47 Syracuse Street | Baldwinsville, NY 13027 Phone: 315-635-5762 Fax: 315-635-8137 Email: stmarysbville@syrdio.org Or Complete the Form Below First Name Last Name Email Phone Type Your Message Here Submit Thanks for submitting!

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

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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 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.

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.