Faith Formation Programs
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Adults seeking Baptism, Confirmation, or full communion with the Catholic Church are invited to contact the parish office for information on the RCIA process. Sessions provide teaching, prayer, and community support as participants journey toward the Easter sacraments.
Parish Ministries & Groups
Seven Sisters Apostolate
A prayer group of women who offer one Holy Hour per week for the parish priest.
Learn more at sevensistersapostolate.org.
(Contact details appear in the weekly bulletin.)
Pasta Dinner Ministry
A monthly parish fundraising and fellowship event.
🕓 First Tuesday of each month – Take-Out from 3:00 to 5:30 PM
📞 Call 905-734-3143 or email stmarywelland@yahoo.ca to order.
Funds from this initiative support parish projects and maintenance.
Devotional Life
- Rosary: Prayed before weekday Masses
- Eucharistic Adoration: Every First Friday of the Month at 8:30 AM
- Seasonal Devotions: Announced in the weekly bulletin
Community Outreach & Support
St. Mary’s encourages active faith through service and generosity.
Recent projects have included:
- Supporting parish building upgrades (central heating project)
- Diocesan appeals for Indigenous Reconciliation and Canadian Church needs
- Local charitable collections as announced in the bulletin
Catholic Schools Serving Our Parish Community
Families within St. Mary Parish Welland are served by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, under the Diocese of St. Catharines.
Local Catholic Schools:
- St. Mary Catholic Elementary School – 90 Gifford St., Welland ( K-8 )
Visit School Site → - Holy Name Catholic Elementary School – Welland ( K-8 )
Visit School Site → - Notre Dame College School – Catholic Secondary ( Grades 9-12 ) Welland
Visit School Site →
For a full list of Niagara Catholic schools, visit the Niagara Catholic District School Board.
Partnership with Catholic Education
Our parish collaborates with local Catholic schools through:
- Class and school Masses celebrated at St. Mary’s Church
- Sacramental preparation for First Communion and Confirmation
- Joint initiatives for youth faith formation and community service
Get Involved
If you feel called to serve in a ministry or help strengthen our parish community, please contact:
📞 905-734-3143 ✉️ office@stmarywelland.org