SWORMVILLE — This time of year, many of us are getting ready to delve into our own traditions of roasting a turkey, buying gifts, or decorating our homes. But the students at St. Mary School Swormville are keeping up their long-standing tradition of service projects for others. As a part of her religion class, Julie […]
SWORMVILLE — For 174 years, St. Mary’s Church community in the hamlet of Swormville, nestled on Transit Road in East Amherst, has held an annual picnic. This year’s event, held July 22 and 23, will be the 12th picnic weekend to include the Chowder Chase 5K Run/3K Walk. Held on Saturday at 7 p.m., the […]
SWORMVILLE — St. Mary School is expanding its Montessori Children’s House in order to welcome more 3-6 year old children into the program. Principal Tristan D’Angelo states, “Since its inception eight years ago, St. Mary’s has had waitlists each year for our Montessori Children’s House. We are excited to be committing additional space and staff […]
Students at St. Mary School in Swormville have been learning about the importance of eucharistic adoration, where the faithful pray to Jesus Christ, who is present in the Eucharist. The Eucharist, also referred to as the Blessed Sacrament, is visible in a monstrance. In Katie Bishop’s Religion classes, the students rehearsed some simple prayers for […]
SWORMVILLE — St. Mary School has had an incredible girls’ volleyball season. The SMS Blue Bees are now headed to the playoffs in West Seneca. St. Mary’s varsity blue team includes four graduating eighth-graders who were honored Nov. 1, along with their coaches, at the SMS Blue and White game. The White and Blue Girls’ […]
SWORMVILLE — On Friday Oct. 14, students of St. Mary School in Swormville let their virtue and character shine. After the weekly school Mass, Kari Buchinger, deputy superintendent of Catholic schools, presented eighth-grader Amelia Bocketti with the Diocesan Character Award for Welcoming. The Diocese of Buffalo has launched a new Character Education program this fall […]
SWORMVILLE —The horse drawn carriages are long gone but St. Mary Parish in Swormville has held a summer picnic for the community since its inception in 1849. St. Mary’s 173rd annual parish picnic is now a picnic weekend. The fun begins with the 11th annual Chowder Chase 5K Run/3K Walk at 7 p.m. on Saturday, […]
Father Ryan Keating receives an honorary chalice from John Stockman, faithful navigator of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. (Photo courtesy of St. Mary Parish, Swormville) SWORMVILLE — Father Ryan Keating, newly ordained in June and assigned to St. Mary Parish in July, received an honorary chalice by the Fourth Degree Assembly of the Knights […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher poses with newly ordained priest Father Ryan Keating following the ordination Mass of four local men at at St. Joseph Cathedral. Photo by Dan Cappellazzo A priest must be equal parts educator, spiritual guide and evangelizer. Ryan Keating fits the bill. The Buffalo native joined Teach for America, a teacher corps […]
