Greetings!  Welcome to the St. Mary’s website!  We are located in Canandaigua in the heart of the upstate New York Finger Lakes.  We are a vibrant community offering many services and enjoying rich worship, lively activities, and active school within picturesque City of Canandaigua.  We invite people to visit and warmly welcome those who desire to share in our community life.  There are many ministry areas available depending on one’s gifts and talents.  When you are at St. Mary’s, you are home!  

Firmly rooted in the Catholic doctrines and traditions St. Mary’s Church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, fulfills its mission by following the ways of Jesus Christ. We, the parishioners who are St. Mary’s Church, represent Jesus Christ to our community. Our mission is to follow the way of Christ in our thoughts, words, and deeds, and to make Christ more fully present in all who live within our community.

PARISH OUTDOOR MASS & PICNIC September 19, 11am at St Bridget's

Join us at St Bridget's (15 Church St, Bloomfield) on Sunday, September 19 for our annual outdoor Mass and picnic. Mass will begin at 11am, followed by a picnic. Hotdogs and soda provided, bring your lawn chair and a dish to pass. Join us for fun and fellowship!

FALL MUSIC SCHEDULES

“Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord”  (Psalm 100)   Join a choir this Fall!!

 ST. MARY ADULT CHOIR

Rehearses Wednesday nights 7:15 - 8:30 in the church 

Sings for 11:30 Mass most weeks and for special liturgies

First rehearsal Wednesday September 15

ST. MARY FOLK GROUP

Rehearses Sunday mornings at 8:30

Leads singing at 9:00 Mass starting Sunday September 12

Contact Jeanne Guastaferro for more information

JOYFUL NOISE  (Children in grades 2 +)

Rehearses Wednesday afternoons 3:30 – 4:30 in the Yellow House

Sings for some weekend Masses and special liturgies.  Schedule given at registration

First rehearsal Wednesday September 15

** REGISTER WITH THE MUSIC OFFICE BY MONDAY 9/13

ST. MARY’S BELL CHOIR  (Bell choir for teens & adults)

Rehearses Thursday nights 7:00 – 8:30 in the church

Plays for selected weekend Masses and special liturgies0

ST. MARY’S JUNIOR BELLS   (Bell choir for younger grades or families)

Available if enough interest (need 8 people!) – Please call the music office.

QUESTIONS?/REGISTRATION   Call Trixie Meteyer at 394-1220 x12

NEW CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Because of the change in our Saturday Mass schedule, it is also necessary to change our confession schedule. Beginning Saturday, May 15, Confessions will be heard at St. Mary’s Church from 3:30pm until 4:30pm Beginning Wednesday, May 12, Confessions will be heard at St. Bridget’s Church from 5:30pm until 6:00pm We are sorry for inconvenience this causes – but, with no Saturday evening Mass in Bloomfield, it was necessary to move the confessional times. Thanks for your cooperation.

New Facility Usage Procedures:

To comply with diocesan procedures, St. Mary's has adopted new procedures for non-parish sponsored events held in parish facilities effective July 1, 2010. 
For detailed instructions, please click here: 

  Facility Usage Procedures

Thy Will Be Done By Me

As part of the Forming Faith Initiative, a website, thywillbedonebyme.com has been created to give you a better idea of the volunteer opportunities available at St Mary's and St Bridget's.

SPIRIT ALIVE!

Prayer for Spirit Alive!

Holy Spirit, Loving Spirit of God, Spirit of Christ,
Touch our Hearts
Lead us, Guide us, Refresh us, Heal us, Forgive us,
Give us new life.
We make this prayer for ourselves and all the people of our Diocese.
Be with us in these months with your life, your love and your encouragement.
Holy Spirit, Touch us, Be with us Always.
We pray, through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.