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  • Angels in the Bible Series - The Bible is full of passages about angels who are sent to accomplish God’s will. Would you like to learn more about some of the most fascinating passages about angels, exploring their ministry on God’s behalf and drawing insights for our own spiritual lives? Join us in a seven-session study and group reflection. We have two meeting times, starting this Tuesday in person from 9:30 am to 11:00 am in the social hall, or starting on Thursday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Zoom. Please contact Gretchen Matt (607-222-7879) or Marilee Beyer (570-934-0976) for more information or to sign...
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  • Saturday and Sunday Mass - Please join us this Saturday, January 1st at 4pm and Sunday, January 2nd at 10am for the Epiphany and the Wise Men in worshiping Jesus!
  • Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God Mass
  • Deacon Tom’s Blog - November 8, 2021 As long as earth lasts… Sunday was a beautiful autumn day.  As it started to pass into night, the sun was setting. And in another part of the sky, the moon was rising.  I think Mercury was visible too. My friend set up the table outside.  My brother prepared the food.  I lit a fire in the pit. Darkness came over us. Just enough flames to see each other.  Some warmth too. A peaceful finale to many busy hours. The scripture above and at the end of this blog come from Genesis.  It’s just after Noah’s sacrifice...
  • Deacon Tom’s Blog - Blog for November 3, 2021 May the peace of Christ reign in your hearts… The words of scripture above and at the end of the blog come from Colossians in today’s Breviary.  Something to think about as we’ve just celebrated the Feast of All Saints on Monday and the Feast of All Souls on Tuesday. Last night, perhaps 70-people attended the Mass of Remembrance. At the Intercessions, the names of 51-people who died in the last year were read out one by one.  A candle was lit in memory of each as music played.  And the choir would sing every...
  • Deacon Tom’s Blog - November 1, 2021  All Saint’s Day You cannot be half a saint; you must be a whole saint or no saint at all.”-St. Therese of Lisieux   On this All Saints Day, perhaps we can reflect on the definition of a saint.  My pastor when I was growing up told this story.  A young girl was asked by a priest to define the word saint.  The girl said it’s someone who light shines through.  Then she pointed to the image on a stained-glass window where the sun beamed into the church.  While we all think of saints who have been canonized…officially declared by the church…there...
  • Deacon Tom Blog - October 20, 2021 You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come. The Gospel reading for today comes from Luke. It’s a reminder to be prepared. While we look forward to the Jesus coming again someday, we never think how it will impact us. In our everyday lives, sometimes things change quickly and we are left wondering. Many have noticed that we’ve not blogged for a couple of weeks. There’s a transition taking place. Our webmaster Mary Pat Hyland retired on October first. Please welcome Michelle Witkin who is starting...
  • September 29, 2021 - + Join us for desserts & discussion of the movie series The Chosen on Wednesdays, beginning Oct.13 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. RSVP/info gmatt@syrdio.org or (607) 222-7879. + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post on the Feast of the Archangels. + A note from Loaves & Fishes: Our pantry is now back to normal operation. We are open every Monday and Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Masks are required. We now have an email account; the address is Loavesandfishesbing@gmail.com. We are requesting that all of our volunteers send their own email address to the pantry...
  • September 26, 2021 - + LIVE at 10 a.m. – Sunday Mass, the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. + CYO Basketball 2021-2022 Season: We have teams available from 3rd grade through 12th grade. Please fill out the form for your correct age group (3rd-6th grade form OR 7th-12th grade form), which can be found in the church vestibule, and return to the church office by October 15th. We are also in need of coaches for all of our teams. If you are interested in coaching a team or have any questions about anything regarding our CYO program, please contact our CYO Moderator, David Brosius,...
  • September 23, 2021 - + Sign up now for the presentation Gratitude, Attitude & Hope with Sr. Brigid O’Mahony to be held a week from tonight. Either sign up in the vestibule or call Pat Nezelek at (607) 798-9095. + Reminder: We are continuing to accept donations to assist Sr. Brigid’s shelter in Haiti through our Amazing Graces program until the end of the month. Donations may be placed in the collection basket or mailed or dropped off to the parish office. Please indicate on the envelope that the donations are for this special appeal.
  • Faith Talks logo September 22, 2021 - + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about St. Pio of Pietrelcina whose feast day is tomorrow. + New: Join us via Zoom for Faith Talks—Sunday Readings, Reflections & Conversations. The series will be held on Fridays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. beginning October 1. To sign up, contact gmatt@syrdio.org or call (607) 222-7879. + Reminder: We are now scheduling Mass intentions and Sanctuary Candles for 2022. Please call the parish office if you would like to reserve dates. There is a $10 stipend for each Mass and candle intention.
  • Amazing Graces logo September 21, 2021 - + REMINDER: There is no daily Mass today and tomorrow. + Amazing Graces Project: The parish will once again be collecting greeting cards including All Occasion and Christmas. We will also accept pens, pads and calendars. These items will be packaged and distributed to our local food pantries Loaves & Fishes and Catholic Charities. Reminder: We cannot accept cards that request a monetary donation, religious items or prayer cards. The clients that frequent these pantries have appreciated receiving these gift packages. Thank you for making this project so successful in the past!Items may be placed in the Amazing Graces bin...
  • Holy Hour Sept 2021 September 20, 2021 - + There will be a Holy Hour for Vocations today from 7-8 p.m. We hope you will join us in person, but if you cannot, watch the livestream here. + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about St. Andrew Kim Taegon. + NOTE: Due to Father Jim’s participation in a diocesan clergy conference this week, there will be NO morning Mass on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • September 19, 2021 ~ Catechetical Sunday - + LIVE at 10 a.m.: Sunday Mass, the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. + Today is Catechetical Sunday. Please pray for our students and Faith Formation teachers as they begin a new year of classes. + The annual Hope Appeal launches today. Please be generous in your support of myriad programs that benefit members of the Syracuse Diocese.
  • DcTomheadshot Dc. Tom’s Blog - Build a chapel here… In the past year and a half and more, I’ve written many words for you. Several times I’ve been drawn to Lourdes, France. That’s where the Blessed Mother appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous, a peasant girl. And it’s where Mary said she was the Immaculate Conception. To date, 70 people have been healed by the waters at Lourdes. Someday I’d like to visit there in person. I’ve made connections virtually, watching Mass and mostly joining in with the Rosary from there. I’ve sent prayer petitions too. Took some time the other night to visit again. I...
  • September 17, 2021 - + This is Share Weekend for our Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry. We have an ongoing need for instant oatmeal, peanut butter and jelly, canned pasta, canned tuna, canned chicken, canned spaghetti sauce, boxed pasta, and macaroni & cheese. Please, no glass containers. Items may be placed on the shelves in the social hall. Your continued support is very much appreciated! Please note: We do not accept out-of-date, opened, partially used or damaged food packages. Thank you!
  • Amazing Graces September 16, 2021 - + Reminder for this weekend’s Masses: Amazing Graces will be collecting free-will offerings for the people of Haiti as the nation recovers from a devastating earthquake. This drive will last through September. Sr. Brigid O’Mahony runs a shelter in Haiti that ministers to those who are truly in need. Sr. Brigid will make sure that the funds get to those who need it most. Put your offering in an envelope and drop in the weekend collection or mail it/drop it off at the parish office.
  • DcTomheadshot Dc. Tom’s Blog - Whatever you do whether in speech or in action, do it in the name of the Lord Jesus… I remember Mom and Dad keeping an eye on us as we were growing up. If we said or did something wrong, we heard about it. Mostly kindly advice, but sometimes a stern response. Good guidance. Not so easy now without their intervention. Maybe we’re ready to speak quickly when someone’s words get to us. Or we want to show just how we feel when faced with what we don’t like. How could it be different if we paused for a moment,...
  • September 15, 2021 - + CPR/AED and Basic First Aid Certification Classes: The Emergency Management Committee is once again sponsoring both cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/ automatic external defibrillator (AED) certification training and Basic First Aid certification training to be conducted by the Vestal Volunteer Emergency Squad. CPR/AED training will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, and Basic First Aid training will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30. Both sessions will be held in Msgr. Giblin Social Hall from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Please note that these sessions will cover both the initial certification and recertification. The cost of the training is $35 per session....