St Mary's Church, Swormville

The children were greeted by some new adventurers on the stage today! VBS gets better each day!

BREAKthrough Youth Night TONIGHT, Friday, July 7th! 6:30 - 8:00 PM, parish center Theme-- Epic Loot Battle Forgot to sign up? Don't worry. Come on over! All young people entering grades 6 - 12 are welcome to join us!

Commander Mike is ready for VBS Stellar to launch on Monday, July 10!!!

DONATIONS FOR THE THEMED BASKET RAFFLE ARE DUE BY JULY 10 Donations valued at $50-$75 for our Theme Basket Raffle at the Parish Picnic are greatly appreciated or you may donate NEW items for baskets we will put together. Good strong baskets are also appreciated. Please drop off donations at the Parish Office (open daily between 8:30AM-4PM). Contact Mary Haas at 716-741-2738 with any questions.

BREAKTHROUGH Youth Group this Friday night, July 7! 6:30 - 8:00 PM, parish center Grades 6 - 12, this is for YOU! Theme: Epic Loot Battle! Bring a friend with you - they do not need to belong to St. Mary's or be Catholic. Games, activities, prayer, food and conversation. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054caba72fa7fd0-breakthrough1#/

Father Luke Uebler celebrated his last daily Mass at St. Mary's Church Swormville at 9 AM today. He was assisted by altar servers from St. Mary School. Parishioners were able to say goodbye and good luck after Mass.

Father Luke Uebler departs from 7 AM Mass this morning.

We truly appreciate Carol Beiter and Barb Owcarz for the many years that they have planted the annual flowers that adorn the Marian Garden, accentuating the beauty of our Blessed Mother and creating a beautiful place to pray.

Picnic Raffle Tickets due by NOON TODAY to be eligible for the EARLY BIRD DRAWING! (Two winners of $250 each!)

EARLY BIRD PICNIC RAFFLE DRAWING JUNE 29th! Two $250 winners! Cost remains at $20! Tickets must be received in the parish office BY NOON ON JUNE 28th to be eligible for the Early Bird. Additional tickets are available in the parish office.

The Early Bird Drawing for St. Mary's Picnic Raffle will be held on June 29th. Tickets must be received in the parish office by noon on Wednesday, June 28 to be eligible for two $250 cash prizes. Winners' tickets are returned to the drum for the Picnic Sunday drawings on July 23.

Our St. Mary's Softball 3:16 Team is having a blast and is currently ranked 4th in our League out of 8 teams. They would love to have a few more fans in the stands cheering them on! They play every Sunday at 5pm at Stigelmeyer park on Losson Rd. The next game is Sunday, June 25th at 5pm on Diamond 8. Come cheer us on!

“With all the strength of my soul I urge you young people to approach the Communion table as often as you can. Feed on this bread of angels whence you will draw all the energy you need to fight inner battles. Because true happiness, dear friends, does not consist in the pleasures of the world or in earthly things, but in peace of conscience, which you have only if you are pure in heart and mind.” —Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, June 19, 2-7 PM, school cafeteria. ID required.

At the end of our last school Mass, Fr. Luke had special help with the blessing of teachers and students for the summer and SMS presented Fr. Luke with a hockey stick and helmet signed by the entire school body. He laid his gifts before Jesus in the tabernacle and humbly received a standing ovation.

Please pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus today.

If your family would like to create a Blessing Bag to keep in your car in case you meet a homeless person in need, we suggest using a draw string or sturdy bag and including the following items: • protein drink(unrefrigerated) • pop top cans of fruit & spoon • apple sauce & spoon • a bottle of water • bar of soap, deodorant, moisturizer • toothbrush & toothpaste • small package of baby wipes • socks • $5 or $10 gifts cards to Tim Hortons or Burger King for food and use of the facility

Congratulations to the St. Mary School Swormville Class of 2023

Thank you to all who helped to assemble over 50 Blessing Bags for the Homeless as part of our Day of Service! Disciples are also encouraged to make one bag up at home to keep in their vehicle in case they see a person in need.

Corpus Christi Procession today at St. Teresa's at 1:30 PM. Please join us