St Mary's Church, Swormville

Food for thought shared with us by Fr. Sleeva. This is a great reflection to "chew on" for Lent.

Attention Men of St. Mary's and our Family of Parishes: Go to https://form.jotform.com/230406168176152 to register for this weekend's Christ Renews Welcome Retreat. Join 12 participants and the presenting team of 15 faith-filled men for 36 hours you will never forget!

The Men's Retreat Weekend is March 9-10. Please register ASAP. Here are a few more reflections from men who have previously participated in a Christ Renews Welcome weekend.

Lenten Penance Service, TONIGHT, Wednesday, February 28th, 7 PM, in St. Mary's Church. Multiple priests will be available for Confession. Note: prior to the Penance Service, the Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM in the church.

Lenten Penance Service at 7 PM on Wednesday, 2/28, in St. Mary's Church. Multiple priests on hand for Confession after the service. Have you reconciled with the Lord lately? Note: prior to the Penance Service, the Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM in the church.

Students do not need to be Catholic or belong to St. Mary's parish. An opportunity for Middle School through High School teens to grow in faith through games, interactive activities, prayer, food and conversation. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054caba72fa7fd0-breakthrough1#/

Tonight's Wednesday Evening Rosary will be prayed early, at 6:30 PM, in the church, prior to the 7 PM Mass with distribution of ashes.

St. Mary's Faith Community mourns the loss of our beloved Sr. Suzanne Hitzges, OSF, who passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Sister Suzanne's obituary can be read in the complete news article on the parish website, stmaryswormville.org

As you begin to think about the season of Lent...

When will you receive your ashes next Wednesday?

When will you receive your ashes next Wednesday?

Whether you have attended a Christ Renews Retreat, given the retreat to others, or are considering going on the retreat this spring...please join us!

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament today, 2/2/24, until 12 PM.

Were you there? Were you in this St. Mary's First Communion Class circa 1974? #throwbackthursdays #stmarys175

ST. MARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW, 1/28, 10:30 AM - NOON

Sign up to help freshen up the chapel and more! We will meet in the cafeteria to start. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054caba72fa7fd0-breakthrough1#/

Today is the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

TEXT SCAM: There is an unauthorized text circulating that claims to be from Rev. Walter J. Szczesny. DO NOT RESPOND, it is a scam. Please note, if our clergy had to reach you regarding an urgent matter, they would not text you.

While St. Mary’s school is closed tomorrow, Friday, 1/19, we will still be having a regular daily Mass in the main church. Fr. Art will be the presider.

​​In anticipation of the forecasted winter storm, St. Mary School, the parish office, and all campus activities are canceled for Wednesday, January 17, 2024. A priest will be on site to celebrate 9 AM Mass.