On this #throwbackthursday, we’re taking you all the way back to 1930, the year that construction started on the current St. Mary School building that faces Transit Rd. The congregation had grown to around 300 families by that time, and the new building was to cost $70,000. This undertaking occurred during the worst years of the Great Depression and was met with setbacks including a natural spring being discovered underneath the basement floor which required much time and work to correct. Every morning groups of men applied to work on the school for fifty cents an hour. #StMarys175
Happy Labor Day! Let's remember all of our teachers and staff today, and keep them in our prayers for a wonderful school year. See you all on Weds. for the first day of school!
Lord, on this Labor Day,
we thank You for the blessing of work.
We ask for strength to complete each day.
We ask for rest when we are weary.
We ask Your guidance for everyone seeking employment,
and we ask that You be with those whose faces
we might never see but who work tirelessly each day
for the good of us all.
Amen.
School children had their backpacks blessed at Masses this weekend and received blessed pencils for use throughout the school year!
ALL students of ANY AGE and from ANY SCHOOL - remember to bring your backpacks with you to Mass this weekend for a special back-to-school blessing! #backtoschool2023
It won't be long until our Montessori spaces are bustling with activity next week! #SMStheplacetoBEE #backtoschool2023 #montessori
St. Mary's New Mass Schedule takes effect tomorrow, Saturday, 9 /2/23:
Monday-Saturday Daily Mass:- 9:00 AM
Saturday Vigil Mass - 4:00 PM
Sunday Masses - 7:30 AM , 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
Mrs. Kotlik’s Kindergarten Orientation was Oceans of Fun! We can’t wait to see all of our SMS Kindergartners next week! 🍎✏️📚❤️ #backtoschool2023 #SMStheplacetoBEE
Today is the last day for the (gently) used uniform sale! Be sure to check and see what's available in your size when you come to drop off your school supplies today.
Today we'll be welcoming new and returning students back to SMS for supply drop off and orientation! Because it's also #throwbackthursday though, we're turning the clock back to 1952 to show you these smiling, adorable SMS 1st graders. :) Recognize anyone? St. Mary School has been educating faith-filled leaders in Northern Erie and Southern Niagara Counties for 173 years!
It's not too late to apply for this school year, openings in select classes are still available! The first day of school is Weds. Sept. 6th. For more information visit our website or call (716)689-8424. #backtoschool #catholiceducation #SMStheplacetoBEE #StMarys175
Incoming SMS Kindergarteners have an "ocean of fun" awaiting them in Mrs. Kotlik's classroom tomorrow for supply drop-off and orientation! Makes you want to swim right in! #SMStheplacetoBEE #backtoschool2023
School starts in just one week, enroll today! https://tinyurl.com/msfwtknu
“As parents of young children who are just beginning their formal learning journey, the environment at SMS was exactly what we were looking for – feeling like you are part of a bigger family, understanding the significance of God in our lives and being able to impact the community through service and gratitude.”
~Maryrose and Mike Huber, Parents of current SMS students
St. Mary’s offers students a strong moral and academic foundation in a family-friendly, nurturing, and technology-rich environment that’s rooted in our Catholic faith. Providing Montessori (3-6 year) and Kindergarten through Grade 8 instruction, St. Mary School has been educating faith-filled leaders in Northern Erie and Southern Niagara Counties for 173 years.
"As a helper it is beautiful to watch the catechist engage the children in different ways and to see the children's reactions. Each catechist and Children's Liturgy of the Word is different."
~ Gretchen O.
Please contact Janice O'Brien if you have questions/are interested in bringing God's Word to the children of the parish during 9 AM Sunday Mass:
parishlife@stmaryswormville.org or (716)688-9380
It's Throwback Thursday! This 1989 article from the Buffalo News highlighted the founding families of our faith community and school.
The SMS playground is waiting for the students to return!
Orders for fall spiritwear due Friday, 8/18 by midnight; includes warm weather tee. Youth and adult sizes available.
https://www.thispromoworks.com/stores/stmaryswormville
Orders for fall St. Mary School spiritwear must be entered online by midnight this Friday, August 18, 2023. Youth and adult sizes available. Here's the link to order: https://www.thispromoworks.com/stores/stmaryswormville
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Mass Times:
Monday, August 14: 5 PM Vigil
Tuesday, August 15:
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
6:00 PM Outdoor Mass (bring a chair)
Assumption picnic RSVP's for hamburgers and hot dogs due tonight by midnight!
All are invited to BYOP, bring your own picnic provisions: plates, utensils, beverages, and side dishes. Our Assumption picnic is immediately following the 6 PM Outdoor Mass. Please bring a lawn chair/blanket for your comfort.
Assumption picnic RSVP's for hamburgers and hot dogs must be in by this Friday, August 11th. We hope you can join us. “Bring Your Own Picnic” Dinner
immediately following the Outdoor Mass
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB1hN854TJ_fPqCuwwP2D_fiBU4WzOF_9B5D4eyIxewp0HkQ/viewform
Parents, students, and alumni can all show your St. Mary School pride by wearing SMS spiritwear! Many styles to choose from and we even have homegoods too! Don't delay - the online sale closes on August 18th. Use the QR code ron the flyer or this link: https://www.thispromoworks.com/stores/stmaryswormville... The warm weather uniform shirt shown is Principal Approved! This comfy, moisture wicking, cotton touch tee is another option for students to wear from May 1st through October 31st. All proceeds benefit St. Mary School Swormville. Size Chart for Uniform Tee: https://www.apparelvideos.com/cs/CatalogBrowser?todo=ss&productId=YST450&fbclid=IwAR32-EfPnOHIvkdfS-dqC33omKWixgQZFrfWqoc8W_CMpf6YVisS62ksDTw
