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2023 LENT/HOLY WEEK/EASTER SCHEDULE

Stations of the Cross:
St. Mary Our Mother Living Stations
Wednesday, March 29, 2023-5:15 p.m.
Friday, March 31, 2023-1:30 p.m.

SACRED TRIDUUM:
Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023
9:00 a.m.- Morning Prayer– Chapel
7:00 p.m.-Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper
(Adoration in chapel until 9:45 p.m.)
Good Friday, April 7, 2023
9:00 a.m.- Morning Prayer
3:00 p.m.- Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
Saturday, April 8, 2023
9:00 a.m.-Morning Prayer-Chapel
9:30 a.m.-Easter Vigil Rehearsal
7:00 p.m.-Easter Vigil
Sunday, April 9, 2023
8:30 a.m.-Easter Liturgy
10:30 a.m.-Easter Liturgy

Online Giving Program Is Fixed!

After many months of not having our online giving program, we are finally back
up and running again with the upgrade of a new processor with Parish Soft.

Our online giving site is:

https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stmaryourmotherhorseheads

If you had an online account in the past that was set up with your email, it should
be automatically converted over, and you may sign in with your email and
password.

Some donors originally signed up with a username and not an email address. If you are one of those donors, select create a new account and complete the required information and enter your email address.

 

You can do a one-time gift or select recurring payments. Also, under the Fund Dropdown, you can select any extra contributions such as Holy Days, Capital Improvements, Diocesan Collections, School Donations, etc.

Some new features include:

  • The convenience to manage giving from your computer, tablet or mobile
    device.
  • Effortless management of recurring giving frequency and gift amount.
  • Easier selection of other giving categories ie: Capital Improvements,
    Diocesan Collections, School Donations, etc.
  • All information on this platform is protected on a platform that is a Level 1
    Certified PCI Compliant Service Provider.

The link to the online giving website can also be found on our website at www.stmaryourmother.com. Click the box for Donate in the upper right hand corner.

We thank you for your generous donations to help us continue to build the
Kingdom of God here at St. Mary Our Mother Church.

Pope Francis I calls for Synod

Pope Francis I has called for the entire Church to enter a General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. Every person is invited to provide input into this process from now until March 31, 2022. The theme for this unprecedented Synod is: “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission.” This Synod is unlike any other Synod in the history of the Church in that Pope Francis I is seeking the participation of every baptized Catholic across the whole world – young, old, marginalized, laity, consecrated religious, and the ordained.

More information is available on the diocesan website at https://www.dor.org/synod/

Individual submissions can be made at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/FdVInzb

St. Mary Our Mother Mask Policy

COVID-19 Mask Update

Saint Mary Our Mother will still require Masks at all Masses

Although New York State has officially lifted the Mask Mandate for fully vaccinated people indoors or outdoors, St. Mary Our Mother has decided to continue its policy to require masks at all Masses to ensure the safety of all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resumption of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass

Below please find a link to view the joint statement from the Bishops of Rochester, Buffalo, Ogdensburg and Syracuse regarding the resumption of the obligation to attend Mass, which will be effective the weekend of June 5-6, 2021, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

Announcement Regarding Mass Obligation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Great Escape” School Fundraiser raised $50,000!

Thank you for your support of the St. Mary Our Mother School Virtual “Great Escape” Fundraiser. We raised just over $50,000 to support the school! We auctioned off 83 baskets and artwork and sold a record 309 Big Money raffle tickets. Winners of the Big Money raffle included one $5,000 prize, one $1,000 prize and two $500 prizes. Doug’s Fish Fry setup their food truck in the parking lot and sold a record number of fish dinners!
Because of your support, the children of St. Mary Our Mother School can participate in an outstanding elementary school program and graduate with a solid foundation for life with an emphasis on the values of Faith, Knowledge and Service.

Thank you!

Easter Schedule – Sacred Triduum (please pre-register)

HOLY THURSDAY,  APRIL 1st
9:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
7:00 p.m. – Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper (Adoration in chapel until 9:45 p.m.)

GOOD FRIDAY,  April 2nd
9:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
3:00 p.m. – Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday

HOLY SATURDAY,  April 3rd
9:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
7:00 p.m. – Easter Vigil

EASTER SUNDAY,  April 4th
8:30 a.m. – Easter Liturgy
10:30 a.m. – Easter Liturgy

Please register for all Masses by calling the parish office at 607-739-3817 by Wednesday, March 31st. Reservations are limited to 180 people, due to COVID19 restrictions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. Mary Our Mother School “E$SCAPE” Fundraiser Ends Saturday!

The Art & Gift Basket Auction ends Thursday March 25th at Midnight. If you haven’t checked it out, please visit: www.32auctions.com/Escape2021

The Big Money Raffle ends Saturday March 27th at 7PM (up to $10,000). Its not too late to purchase tickets. You can call the School Office (607) 739-9157 or send an email to [email protected]. Tickets cost $100 and can be picked up at the school or they can be mailed to your home. You do not need to be present at the drawing to win. You just need to have purchased tickets prior to the drawing. Purchasers of Big Money Raffle tickets must be at least 18 years of age.

We will also have Doug’s Fish Fry food truck available at the school for take out orders on Saturday March 27th from 11am to 6pm. You can preorder between 11am-4pm on that day, to ensure your order will be ready when you arrive to pick it up. Please call (607) 753-9184. Here is a link to the website and menu: http://www.dougsfishfry.com/dff_togo/menu.php

This event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the St. Mary Our Mother School.

We are grateful for your support!