Bishop Letters Please click the buttons below to read Bishop Lucia's letters. 2.18.26: In You All Find Their Home 7.2.26 Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X 2.18.26: In You All Find Their Home 5.25.26 USA Anniversary & Sacred Heart of Jesus 2.18.26: In You All Find Their Home 4.8.26 Vigil of Prayer for Peace 2.18.26: In You All Find Their Home 2.25.26 Diocesan Reorganization Update 2.18.26: In You All Find Their Home 2.18.26 In You All Find Their Home 11.23.25 Diocese of Syracuse 139th Anniversary 8.6.25 Letter to Baldwinsville Area Parishes 8.27.25 Diocesan Reorganization Plan Confirmation 8.6.25 Letter to Baldwinsville Area Parishes 5.30.25 Medical Aid in Dying Act 1.24.25 With Liberty & Justice For All 7.27.23 Diocesan Reorganization

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.

Bulletin Article Requests To submit a bulletin article, please review the following information. The bulletin is published weekly with a Sunday publication date. Bulletin information should be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the publication date. Your information should be submitted to the church using the form below. When completing the form, please follow these guidelines: This form must be completed even if you are uploading the article as a Word document. Both Word documents and graphics may be uploaded using the form. Please do not submit articles in the form of PDFs. Please include a short title that describes the topic of your article. Please use sentence case when writing your article. (Do not use all CAPS.) Submitted graphics will be used as space permits. If you have any questions about bulletin articles, please contact the Parish Office at 315-635-5762 or stmarysbville@syrdio.org . Bulletin Article Request Form Please complete the fields below. First name Last name Email Phone Bulletin Article Title Bulletin Article Text Submit

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.

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

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 Teresa Nipper Parish Office Coordinator Read More Rev. Benjamin Schrantz Parochial Vicar Read More Sr. Marcia Barry Parish Outreach Read More Kristin Jankowski Parish Communications Read More Todd Bryant Building & Grounds Supervisor 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 Thank You for Contacting Us

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!

"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

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.

Capital Campaign Corner Page Contents: Capital Campaign Reports Donate Online via Weshare Giving Feasibility Survey Fr. Cliff's March 3, 2024 Homily/Video Case Statement Capital Campaign Overview Video Capital Campaign Reception Video Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Posters Feasibility Survey Feasibility Survey St. Mary’s is in the process of conducting a Feasibility Survey to prioritize our projects and help assess the potential results of a parish capital campaign. We would like to address numerous projects throughout our parish campus and these items were listed in last week’s bulletin insert; a copy of that case statement document can be viewed below or downloaded here . The major purpose of this survey is to obtain the feedback from as many parishioners as possible. Anyone who has not filled out a survey in church is welcome to complete one online by clicking the button below. If you did not hear my homily this weekend, you are encouraged to watch it below before completing the survey. With every prayerful wish, I remain, Prayerfully yours, Fr. Cliff (Rev.) Clifford Auth A note of thanks for the surveys we have received thus far. Of the 300 completed surveys, 95% have been in favor of a campaign for which we are very grateful! UPDATE: As of 4/17/24, the survey is closed. Thank you for your participation! Fr. Cliff's March 3 2023 Homily/Video Case Statement Case Statement Capital Campaign Overview Video Capital Campaign Overview Video Capital Campaign Reception Video Capital Campaign Reception Video If you weren't able to attend one of the capital campaign receptions, you can watch one here ! FAQs St. Mary’s Capital Campaign FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) The following is a list of Frequently Asked Questions from the survey responses we received. This information is provided to clarify any questions that you may have regarding the St. Mary’s Capital Campaign. For further information contact Mary Raymond at the parish office (ext. 110) or at mraymond@syrdio.org Question: What is the purpose of this campaign? Answer: This Capital Campaign is designed specifically to fund necessary repairs and improvements to the facilities here at St. Mary's. Money pledged during this campaign will go into a restricted account. Question: Why is now the time for a capital campaign? Answer: Two reasons: 1.) The present state of our facilities requires us to take action to preserve them. 2.) As Fr. Cliff shared in his homily last weekend, there are fewer than 15 priests under the age of 50 in the entire diocese. Priest personnel changes are a more frequent occurrence and there is a decent chance that Fr. Cliff will have different pastoral responsibilities after July 1st of this year. This is not the fault of the Bishop or the Diocese; it is simply where we find ourselves as Church. Diocesan priests will not have the luxury of staying in parishes for extended periods of time but rather minister where they are needed most. In the event of a change, we want to make St. Mary's attractive to a new pastor who will not want to be saddled with the headache of physical plant woes the minute he arrives. Having some of the necessary work underway, with a plan and the means in place to accomplish the rest will allow him to concentrate on his pastoral duties. Question: Has the St. Mary's Capital Campaign been approved by the Diocese? Answer: Yes, Fr. Cliff and the Finance Committee (including our Trustees) went through the normal process to gain the approval from the Bishop’s office. Question: Will any of the Capital Campaign donations be used for the diocesan settlement? Answer: The money that St. Mary’s must pay as part of the settlement has already been set aside. No donations to the Capital Campaign can or will be used for the settlement. Question: Will I be asked to make a HOPE Appeal Donation this fall? No, our 2024 obligation to support HOPE Appeal programs and ministries will be met through this campaign. Approximately, $56,050.00 will be reserved for those ministries. We will not conduct a separate HOPE Appeal campaign in 2024. Question: What is a "restricted account"? What does that mean? Answer: A restricted account allows St. Mary's to use the funds from this Capital Campaign to address the specific projects outlined in the proposal as well as those that may arise unexpectedly. Additionally, we will pay the 2024 HOPE Appeal Parish Assessment from this fund. These funds cannot be used to pay ordinary expenses such as salaries and utility bills, or to purchase materials outside of what is needed for maintenance projects. In other words, the money raised will be used for the areas on our campus in need of repair. Question: Why tackle these maintenance projects when other parishes are closing/consolidating? Answer: We make repairs on our own homes even though we might move some day. We need to do the same here. St. Mary's is a vibrant parish. We have been growing in members and programs. There was an interesting article in the February 15, 2024 edition of the Catholic Sun that reported statistics of all the Catholic parishes in Oswego County and north/northwest Onondaga County (Vicariate 1). The information can be found at https://syracusediocese.org/vicariates . St. Mary's statistics are very impressive and evidence that we are truly a vibrant parish. Maintaining our facilities is an important part of ensuring we can continue our ministry and mission. Question: How will the projects be prioritized? Answer: The order in which projects will be undertaken will be influenced by several factors including: the urgency with which the problem should be addressed, the promptness with which final estimates are provided, availability of reputable contractors, cost, and any other appropriate factor. The pastor will consult with the pastoral council, the finance committee, the capital campaign committee, the trustees, parish staff including the maintenance supervisor, the school principal and interested parishioners. Question: In what form may donations be made? Answer: Pledges will payable over the course of five years. Specific payment plans and methods will be addressed in the coming weeks. Capital Campaign Reports Capital Campaign Reports We've made tremendous progress on our projects! Here's an update of what we're currently doing, plus what's next on our to-do list! Click here to download this December 31, 2025 Capital Campaign Report. Click here to download the June 3, 2025 Capital Campaign Report. Click here to download the November 8, 2024 Capital Campaign Report. Posters We've made tremendous progress on our projects! Here's an update of what we're currently doing, plus what's next on our to-do list! See the Posters

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

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 Teresa Nipper Parish Office Coordinator Read More Rev. Benjamin Schrantz Parochial Vicar Read More Sr. Marcia Barry Parish Outreach Read More Kristin Jankowski Parish Communications Read More Todd Bryant Building & Grounds Supervisor 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