+ Cheers to the Class of 2021! Today we celebrate all of this year’s graduates at our 4 p.m. Mass. As Father Jim writes in this week’s bulletin, “You all are a gift to our parish family, and we ask God’s blessings upon you as you begin a new chapter of your lives. May you … [Read more…]
+ Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about our earthly treasures. + Don’t forget to take your Church Selfie this weekend. Email the photo to info@stvbs.org and we’ll include it in our Facebook gallery. + Important Reminder: If you or a loved one are admitted to a hospital or nursing facility, please notify the parish office. … [Read more…]
+ On the road, did you know? With upcoming 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. + Moving? Please notify the parish … [Read more…]
+ Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about St. John Francis Regis, Jesuit missionary. + Reminder, this Saturday we will hold a Special Mass to celebrate the Class of 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Scholarships will be awarded, a special blessing will be given for all graduates of high school and college, and a cookout to celebrate … [Read more…]
+ The Breakfast Club: Is your teen bored and in need of a tuneup? Send them our way from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays beginning July 7 for morning Mass and funtivities! We’ll be diving into church and community service, our faith, having fun, hanging out, and eating (of course!).
+ Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post on the Ignatian Examen. + Two weeks until “Treasured” Vacation Bible School 2021 begins. We’ll embark on an amazing quest into ancient ruins in a special way this year. We have something for ALL ages 4 and up! Treasured runs Monday through Friday, June 28 – July 2, from … [Read more…]
+ LIVE: Sunday Mass, the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. + This week our new Coordinator of Music, Heather Ingraham, joins the STVBS staff. Heather grew up in Kirkwood, and was a resident of Vestal at one time with her husband and two daughters. In a letter to the parish she writes, “I am also … [Read more…]
+ Confessions will be heard at 3 p.m. today. + Don’t forget to take your #ChurchSelfies this weekend. Now that the dispensation for Sunday Mass has been lifted, we’d love to see a photo of you, as well as your family if applicable, showing just how it feels to return to Mass and be reunited … [Read more…]
+ Today is the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Traditionally, it is also a World Day of Prayer for Priests. Take a few minutes today to say the prayer below for our pastor Father Jim, for all the priests who serve our parish, for the four newly ordained priests in the Diocese … [Read more…]
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…]