📰 Parish Weekly Bulletin

Our parish bulletin keeps you up-to-date with Mass schedules, parish news, devotional events, and community notices.

You can read or download the latest bulletins here:

• Current Bulletin (PDF)
• Previous Bulletin – September 28
• Previous Bulletin – September 21
• Previous Bulletin – September 14
• Previous Bulletin – September 7

Tip: In WordPress, upload each bulletin PDF to the Media Library, then update these links to the new file URLs.

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🍝 Monthly Pasta Dinner

A long-standing St. Mary tradition — enjoy a homemade meal and support parish fundraising projects (like church maintenance and heating upgrades).

Upcoming Menus (as announced in bulletin):

Next Dinner: January 6, 2026
🕓 Take-Out Only – 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
📍 St. Mary Parish Hall
📞 Order by phone: 298- 969-7104 or 905-734-3143
✉️ Order by email: l.dimario55@hotmail.com or stmarywelland@yahoo.ca
💵 Cash payment at pickup appreciated.

• January 6 - pasta with meaballs

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✝️ Upcoming Sacramental Dates

First Communion Mass: Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Celebrant: Bishop Gerard Bergie

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🙏 Devotional Events

• Rosary: Prayed before weekday Masses
• Eucharistic Adoration: Every First Friday of the Month at 8:30 AM
• Seasonal Devotions: Announced in the bulletin (e.g., Lent, Advent services)

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❤️ Community & Diocese Notices

Recent bulletin highlights:

• Support for the Diocesan Indigenous Reconciliation Fund
• Opportunities to participate in the Separated and Divorced Healing Ministry (Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre, Niagara Falls)
• Information on Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekends for couples
• Pope’s monthly prayer intentions

For full details, please refer to the current bulletin or visit the Diocese of St. Catharines website.

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🗓️ Parish Calendar

Stay tuned for upcoming parish and diocesan events throughout the year:

• Lent and Easter Liturgies
• Parish Missions and Retreats
• Feast Days and Special Celebrations
• Community Outreach Initiatives

Watch the homepage for event highlights and new bulletin uploads each week.