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  • Christmas Eve Dec. 24, 2020 ~ Christmas Eve - “In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled.This was the first enrollment,when Quirinius was governor of Syria. So all went to be enrolled, each to his own town. And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.”—Luke 2:1-5 + Watch the Christmas Eve Mass LIVE at 3 p.m. on our YouTube Channel. + The parish office...
  • Dec. 23, 2020 - + Read Dc. Tom’s reflections on Christmas in his latest blog post. + Please phone in your weekend Mass reservations by noon today. Note: The parish office will be closed both Thursday and Friday for the Christmas holiday.
  • Bishop Lucia Important letter from Bishop Lucia - Bishop Douglas J. Lucia issued an important letter today urging all to follow the policy of wearing masks at Mass to protect each other from contracting the COVID-19 virus. You can read his full letter here:
  • Dec. 22, 2020 - + If you cannot attend Christmas Mass in person this year, you can watch the livestream of our 3 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass on our YouTube Channel. We will also be posting a virtual Christmas pageant on the channel that day. + Need a last-minute gift? There are a few copies of the Amazing Tastes cookbook left in the parish office. The price is $20 and it benefits the Women’s Club Ministry. Checks (made out to STVBS Women’s Club Ministry) or exact cash are appreciated. + Today is the deadline to drop off your gift cards to Target, Walmart, Boscov’s...
  • Light is On small Dec. 21, 2020 - + Final day for Christmas Mass reservations. Planning to attend one of our Christmas Masses? Please call the parish office by 3 p.m. today to make your reservation. Details on this process can be found here. + The Light is On tonight. Father Jim will be hearing confessions from 4-7 p.m. in the church. + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about Nativity scenes. + Reminder: Tomorrow is the deadline for any gift cards from Target, Walmart, the Oakdale Mall and Boscov’s for this year’s Giving Tree to be delivered to the parish office. + Just three days left on our...
  • 4th Sunday Advent Dec. 20 ~ Fourth Sunday of Advent - + Watch Sunday Mass LIVE at 10 a.m., said for Jane Cary, Frances Williams, and the People of STVBS. + Here are important dates for the busy holiday week ahead: Monday, Dec. 21: Phoned-in reservations for our Christmas Masses must be made by 3 p.m. Call 722-3988. Monday, Dec. 21: The Light is On for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confessions will be heard from 4-7 p.m. in the church. Tuesday, Dec. 22: Deadline for any gift cards from Target, Walmart, the Oakdale Mall and Boscov’s for this year’s Giving Tree to be delivered to the parish office. Wednesday, Dec. 23:...
  • Dec. 19, 2020 - + There is an issue with viewing our bulletins online via the app. A glitch on the company’s website gives an error message if you’re reading it on a device that says “An error occurred while loading the PDF.” Click on the blue text instead that reads “View Full Screen” and the document should load. (Note: this might not work on Android devices.) Very sorry for the inconvenience. The company has been contacted about fixing the issue. In the meantime, the bulletins appear OK on our website, accessed by clicking Bulletins on the top menu bar. + Our Giving Tree...
  • Dec. 18, 2020 - + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post on how he spent the snow day. + Just a quick reminder that phone reservations for this weekend’s Masses should be made by 11 a.m. today. Also, the deadline to make your reservations for Christmas Masses is 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21. Hope everyone is faring well after yesterday’s record snowstorm.
  • Dec. 17 ~ Snow day! - UPDATE: Daily Mass for Friday, Dec. 18 has been cancelled due to the weather. + Obviously we are closed today. Stay safe & warm today, STVBS family. Hopefully life will be back to normal tomorrow. In the meantime, hope you get to enjoy the beauty in the aftermath of this nor’easter.
  • Dec. 16, 2020 - + NOTE: Tonight’s Confessions have been cancelled due to the winter storm warning. Also cancelled is the Daily Mass on Thursday, Dec. 17. + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post on Pope Francis’ message for today. + Watch the Daily Mass, said for Sylvia Woycechowsky. + Today, Friday and Saturday are Ember Days, Bishop Lucia is asking all in the Diocese of Syracuse to pray and fast for vocations. Ember Days, enacted by Bishop Lucia in this dedicated Year of Vocations, are days of prayer and fasting that mark the changing of times and seasons in order to bring about deeper...
  • Dec. 15, 2020 - + Watch the Daily Mass, said for Brian Leahy. + Make your reservations for the Christmas Masses by calling the parish office today – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m.to noon. There are just a few spaces left for the 3 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. The deadline for reservations is 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21. Read complete details on our Mass times and protocols here. + Need a new Football Sundays recipe for the Guy Fieri in your life? How about Cincinnati Chili? Need an elegant brunch recipe for the Ina Garten in...
  • Dec. 14, 2020 - + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about St. John of the Cross. + Volunteers are still needed for Christmas Masses! Parishioners are needed to serve as Greeters & Ushers for our Christmas Masses. Training will be provided. Please email Kelly Soprano, Director of Music & Liturgy, at kasoprano87@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer. + Make your reservations for the Christmas Masses by calling the parish office today – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m.to noon. There are just a few spaces left for the 3 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. The deadline for reservations...
  • gaudaute Sunday Dec. 13 ~ Third Sunday of Advent - + Today is the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday. It’s the day we light the pink candle on our advent wreath signifying we are rejoicing that Christ’s birth is near. + Watch Sunday Mass LIVE at 10 a.m., said for Leo & Rita Serowik, Marie Werner, and the People of STVBS. + Make your reservations for the Christmas Masses by calling the parish office Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m.to noon. There are just a few spaces left for the 3 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. The deadline for reservations is 3...
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec. 12, 2020 ~ Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - + The Light Is On: Confessions will be heard at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary today. Please wear your mask. There are three other scheduled opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation between now and Christmas: Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 6-7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m.; and Monday, Dec. 21 from 4-7 p.m. + Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the Amazing Tastes Cookbook this weekend at Mass!
  • Dec. 11, 2020 - + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about a special memory of Our Lady of Guadalupe. + The office will be taking reservations for Christmas and weekend Masses until noon today. Please note: The Christmas Eve 3 p.m. Mass is nearly full. Details on our Christmas Masses can be found here. + Don’t forget to purchase a copy (or two) of the wonderful Amazing Tastes cookbook at the weekend Masses Dec. 12 & 13 or the parish office. The cost for this priceless gift is $20 (check made out to STVBS Womens’ Club Ministry or exact cash is appreciated). + Have...
  • Advent 2020 small Dec. 10, 2020 - + Watch the Daily Mass, said for Rose Humble. + PLEASE NOTE: Mass on FRIDAY will take place at 8:30 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m., so that Fr. Jim can attend the funeral of Fr. Frank Kocik. + As you wait in joyful hope for Christmas, spend some time with the reflections in our online Advent calendar. + Registrations for Christmas Masses continue by phone. Call the office from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to noon on Friday. Read more details about our Christmas Masses here.
  • A Pastor’s Message: Peace During the Advent Season - Watch the latest Advent video message from Father Jim.
  • Dec. 9, 2020 - + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about St. Juan Diego’s encounter with the Blessed Mother on this date. + Watch Daily Mass, said for Patricia Unger and Linda Hrostowski. + Registrations for Christmas Masses continue by phone. Call the office from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon on Friday. Read more details about our Christmas Masses here. + Volunteers needed for Christmas Masses! Volunteers are needed to serve as Greeters & Ushers for our Christmas Masses. Training will be provided. Please email Kelly Soprano, Director of Music & Liturgy, at kasoprano87@gmail.com if you are able...
  • Dec. 8 ~ Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception - + VIDEO: Watch the Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, said for Patrick O’Hara. + Our Giving Tree this year will be a collection of gift cards to be distributed by Catholic Charities. Deadline to drop off your cards: Dec. 22.
  • Give the gift of Amazing Tastes - The recipes we cherish often have a story behind them. “Christmas tradition.”“I got this recipe from my mother-in-law…”“…Always a hit at our summer cookouts!”“This recipe started with a neighbor and has been passed on through 4 generations.” And so the stories go in the wonderful Amazing Tastes collection of recipes from more than 200 of our parishioners. Create your own new stories with this perfect holiday gift! Pick up a copy after the Masses on Dec. 12 & 13, or stop by the parish office to buy one. The cost of the cookbook is $20; check (made out to STVBS...