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.

Pastoral Council Nominations

Outreach Ministries

Outreach Ministries Homebound Eucharistic Ministers Homebound Eucharistic ministers are people of prayer called to share in Christ's healing mission by visiting the sick, elderly or homebound of the parish. By listening to, talking with, praying with, and bringing Communion to our sick and homebound, ministers remind them of the parish's concern and become a visible sign of God's presence in their lives. Ministry Requirements Eucharistic ministers must attend 1 half hour training session and must be commissioned.

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

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

"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

Outreach Ministries Men's Shelter Sandwich-Making Team Each month on the Tuesday before the 4th Saturday, volunteers meet in our Academy Cafeteria at 1:00pm to make sandwiches, pack cookies, and prepare drink mixes for the Catholic Charities Men's Shelter. New volunteers are always welcome to join! Please park in the back parking lot and enter through the double doors of the Academy. The cafeteria is downstairs to the left.

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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.

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Christmas Week Mass Schedule 2023 Please scroll down to see the Mass schedule for December 23 - 29 & January 1. Saturday, December 30 and Sunday, December 31 Masses are according to the regular Mass schedule.