What’s So Ordinary about Ordinary Time? – Find out on August 10th. Families with children in grades 6–12 are invited to join the Youth Ministry team to explore this extraordinary liturgical season. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054caba72fa7fd0-what1#/
Contact the Catholic Education Office with questions: familyfaith@stmaryswormville.org or (716) 688-0599
On August 15, please join us for our 6 PM Outdoor Mass for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and for our BYOP dinner immediately following. Order your hot dogs and hamburgers with this link by 8/11:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB1hN854TJ_fPqCuwwP2D_fiBU4WzOF_9B5D4eyIxewp0HkQ/viewform
Tomorrow, Friday 8/4, is the deadline for ordering 175th Anniversary swag! Click here to order online: https://www.thispromoworks.com/stores/StMarySwormvilleAnniversary
The store will close at 11:59 PM - don't delay!
Spark! is tomorrow night, 8/2, at 7 PM. Young adults ages 18-25 are encouraged to come and check out this peer group designed just for you. Meet in room 109 on campus. You do not need to belong to St. Mary's Church to attend. Bring a friend!
Our campers closed out the week by beating the heat with a water day! Miss Kerwin's dog Cheddar thought it was a great day to do the same at home! We have 1 session left, don't miss out! We'll see our "Animal Kingdom" campers on August 7th!
Our 3rd - 5th grade campers built on their math skills, read about the supplies needed to pack to go camping, and roasted s'mores! We can't believe tomorrow is already our last day of this session! We have one more session lined up though, August 7th - August 11th.
For Throwback Thursday, we aren't going back 100 years - just a few years - to see an old friend, Fr. Andrew Kozminski.
More Bubble Week fun at St. Mary's Summer Adventures! Each summer our Montessori teachers hold three sessions of fun interactive learning for 3 - 7 year olds. We hope your child can join us next summer! #smstheplacetobee #montessori
SMS summer camp included building boats that float on water, measuring camp grounds for necessary equipment, and reading and recalling key details to draw a picture or find a hidden picture. Stay tuned for more adventures!
Today our campers built fishing poles and tested their designs out trying to catch some fish, practiced some decimal math problems, and worked on reading stories to identify the problem and a solution.
Our second session of summer camp is off to a fantastic start! This week our theme focuses on camping. Today our campers built tents that could withstand wind and insects, tried to see how many words they could form from "let's go camping" and started planning a math camping trip
We have quarts of homemade chowder on hand that we are freezing for you! $10/quart until sold out. Available through the parish office; open 8:30 am-4 pm, M-F.
Picnic Raffle drawing is at 5 PM! Buy your ticket at the picnic NOW! $10,000 Grand Prize! A total of $19,500 in cash prizes!
Only 24 hours until the Chowder Chase 5K Run/3K Walk starts! It's easy to register online! https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/EastAmherst/StMary
Register for Saturday's Chowder Chase and you will receive one of these super cool t-shirts! and drink/food vouchers! You'll look great at the post-race party at the WildHorse Beer and Wine Garden! Registration is only $35.
We are grateful to all of our Chowder Chase sponsors!!!!
Oh my, we are in great need of volunteers to prep, cook, and serve our famous chowder this weekend! Please use this link to sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054caba72fa7fd0-20238#/
We are short on volunteers for many other areas too: Please take a look at the many volunteer opportunities here: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/o/smsp/page/parish-picnic-volunteer-opportunities
If you are still thinking about what kind of learning environment would be best for your child, consider our Montessori program. Our teachers are busy preparing a calm and enriching atmosphere for the fall. Give us a call at 716-689-8424 for more information.
Calling all St. Mary School parents, alumni, and alumni parents to spread the good news about St. Mary School Swormville! Share your experiences with neighbors, family, coworkers, and friends. SMS IS THE PLACE TO BEE! #smstheplacetobee #welovestmarys #catholicschoolproud
St. Mary's 174th Picnic is less than a week away! We need your help! Invite friends and family to attend and please volunteer for a shift or two here: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/o/smsp/page/parish-picnic-volunteer-opportunities
All are invited! The fun begins next Saturday, July 22nd, with an outdoor Mass at 5:30pm and community vegetable cutting for our famous chowder afterwards. Our local restaurant neighbors will provide the food at the Wine & Beer social (6:30 - 11 pm). We will have ice cream from Uncle G's, Campobello's pizza, and clams from Stockman’s Tavern. Live music will be provided by Urban Renewal.
The 5K Chowder Chase is for runner/walkers of all ages! It starts at 7 pm. Run the 5K, walk the 3K or just come to enjoy the party. Chowder Chase Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/EastAmherst/StMary
Picnic Day is Sunday, July 23rd, 11:30 am - 5 pm. Picnic Day includes St. Mary’s Famous Homemade Kettle Chowder, food court, BW's Chicken BBQ, a Wine and Beer Garden, Kids' Zone games and activities, live entertainment all day including music by Gimme Buffet, basket raffles, games of chance and our annual picnic raffle with a $10,000 Grand Prize and total cash prizes of $20,000.Ticket cost remains at $20! Picnic details: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/o/smsp/page/st-marys-annual-picnic-weekend
