About Sacred Heart & St. Mary, Our Lady of Czestochowa · New York Mills, New York
Sacred Heart & St. Mary, Our Lady of Czestochowa is a Roman Catholic parish in the village of New York Mills, New York, in the Diocese of Syracuse. The parish is a bilingual community, celebrating Mass in both English and Polish — a reflection of its strong Polish heritage, honored in its dedication to Our Lady of Czestochowa. Located at 201 Main Street, it serves the surrounding Oneida County community with weekend and weekday Masses, the sacraments, and ongoing parish ministries. The parish's mission statement describes the church as 'a place of worship, evangelization, reconciliation, fellowship and support in time of need,' where 'ALL ARE WELCOME.'
- Patron
- Sacred Heart of Jesus; St. Mary, Our Lady of Czestochowa
- Rector
- Rev. Arthur Krawczenko
- Diocese
- Diocese of Syracuse
Why belong here
Sacred Heart & St. Mary, Our Lady of Czestochowa welcomes anyone seeking an active, bilingual Catholic community in the New York Mills / Utica area. It offers Polish-language Mass as well as English Masses on weekends and weekdays, regular Reconciliation on Saturday afternoons, and the full sacramental life of the Church — Baptism, Marriage (with required Pre-Cana), and the Eucharist. Weekly bulletins, religious education, parish ministries, and downloadable anniversary histories invite parishioners and visitors to take part in the parish's longstanding Polish-American Catholic tradition.
Mass times at Sacred Heart & St. Mary, Our Lady of Czestochowa
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:15 PM (before the 4:00 PM Vigil Mass)
- 1st Thursday of the month after the 12:10 PM Mass
- By appointment
Parish History
The official parish website maintains a dedicated Parish History page that links to a remarkable series of anniversary booklets documenting the community's life. These large PDF files — published for 1960, 2010, 2014, and 2016 — are the parish's primary historical record and may take several minutes to download. They trace the parish from its early days as a Polish-American Catholic community in New York Mills through its growth, the union of Sacred Heart and St. Mary, Our Lady of Czestochowa, and into the present day. The website notes that visitors should 'be patient' because of the file sizes, a small clue to how seriously the parish takes preserving its story.
- 1960 Anniversary Booklet — Part 1 (PDF)
- 1960 Anniversary Booklet — Part 2 (PDF)
- 2010 Anniversary Booklet — Part 1 (PDF)
- 2010 Anniversary Booklet — Part 2 (PDF)
- 2014 Anniversary Booklet (PDF)
- 2016 Anniversary Booklet (PDF)
Mission Statement & Identity
The parish describes itself on its homepage with a clear mission statement: 'Our Church is a place of worship, evangelization, reconciliation, fellowship and support in time of need. She offers parishioners and visitors the opportunity to follow our Lord, Jesus Christ by the example of his mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary. As the hymn states, "ALL ARE WELCOME".' This statement, paired with the parish's combined title honoring both the Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Czestochowa, captures the parish's Polish-Catholic identity and its openness to newcomers.
Sacraments
The parish celebrates the central sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. Specific guidance for the most commonly requested sacraments is published on the parish website:
Baptism
Arrangements for Baptism are made by calling the parish office during office hours, allowing the pastor and staff to walk families through the preparation process.
Marriage
Couples are asked to contact the parish office at least six (6) months before the proposed wedding date. Pre-Cana preparation is required, in keeping with diocesan norms.
Religious Education
The parish maintains a Religious Education program for parishioners, listed in the site's main navigation. Information, schedules, and registration are typically coordinated through the parish office.
Parish Ministry
The 'Parish Ministry' page on the website reflects the parish's call for lay involvement in its life and mission, complementing the formal ministries listed under the parish's mission of worship, evangelization, reconciliation, fellowship, and support.
Parish News & Bulletins
The website provides a regularly updated archive of weekly parish bulletins going back several years. Current bulletins can be opened as PDFs from the Bulletin Page. Recent bulletins listed at the time of writing include those for early 2026 (e.g., 2026.01.04 through 2026.07.12), giving parishioners a reliable way to keep up with announcements, readings, and parish events.
Shut-in Outreach
The Mass Schedule page specifically mentions 'Shut-in Masses' — an outreach to parishioners who are homebound and unable to attend Mass in person. The Diocese of Syracuse also broadcasts Sunday Mass on YouTube for those who cannot be physically present.
Photos, Prayers & Links
Beyond history and ministry, the parish website offers pages of parish photos, a prayer section, and links to related Catholic resources — the small touches that help bind a parish community together online.
Getting Involved
Parishioners are encouraged to engage through Religious Education, Parish Ministry, weekly Bulletin announcements, Parish Events, and Parish Donations. The easiest first step is to call the parish office at (315) 316-0506 during office hours.