Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we begin our journey through the season of Ordinary Time, it is wonderful to see that things are getting back to being a little bit ordinary after this difficult year. It is great to see so many people returning to Mass and to be able to see so many faces … [Read more…]
+ Calling all choir members: There will be two short meetings with our new Coordinator of Music Heather Ingraham on Sunday, Aug. 1 and Aug. 15 at 11:15 a.m. Choose the date that is most convenient for you. The meeting on Aug. 1 will be in the church, and the meeting on Aug. 15 will … [Read more…]
+ Our STVBS Parish Picnic will be preceded by a Mass on the Grass at our outdoor shrine at 11:15 a.m. on August 8. Please bring a blanket or lawn chairs for seating. NOTE: This Mass is in addition to our regular Sunday 10 a.m. Mass. + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post on the life … [Read more…]
+ Join us for a Holy Hour for Vocations tonight at 7 p.m. All are welcome to spend time before the Eucharist in quiet reflection to deepen your relationship with Jesus as well as pray for an increase in vocations. Father Jim will also be hearing confessions in the back of the church during this … [Read more…]
+ Our STVBS Parish Picnic needs you! Volunteers are needed to help with several facets of this year’s picnic on Sunday, August 8. See the signup sheets in the church vestibule. Have you signed up to attend the picnic yet? We need a head count to plan for ordering food. You can sign up three … [Read more…]
+ LIVE: Sunday Mass, the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. + Pope Francis has designated today as the first World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly. The day was borne of the pandemic, and how many elderly suffered and died alone. It highlights the need for us to stay close to the elderly … [Read more…]
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also must love one another….”—1 John 4:11 It’s difficult for us sometimes. We’ve been hurt by someone. What they’ve done. What they’ve said. We want to give up on them. Turn our back, reject them. Remember when the scribe asked Jesus for the greatest of all the commandments? … [Read more…]
+ Basket raffle ticket sales begin this weekend. Buy your STVBS Parish Picnic Basket Raffle tickets for $1 each or $5 for 6. Winners will be drawn at the conclusion of the picnic. You do not need to be present to win.
+ Reminder: With summer vacation schedules and travel plans, we remind you that if you attend weekend Mass at any parish within the Diocese of Syracuse, you may place your STVBS envelope in their collection basket, and it will be returned to us. You can also consider making your donations online with our WeShare program. … [Read more…]
These women had followed him when he was in Galilee and ministered to him…. It’s interesting how the women spent time around Jesus during the time of his suffering and death. Not only the Blessed Mother, but another Mary who was well known too. The one from Magdala. Her feast day is July 22. … [Read more…]
+ Join us for a Holy Hour for Vocations, next Tuesday, July 27 from 7-8 p.m. in the church.