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Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time | Bulletin of September 8th, 2024
- This Sunday
- From The Desk of the Pastor
- Fr. Joe Golf Classic Hole Sponsors
- Community Outreach
- Bible Study w/Father Pawel!
- Volunteers Needed for Food Pantry
- Donut Sunday
- Hope Appeal 2024
- Utica Newman Catholic Outreach
- Events and Devotions
- Upcoming Men’s Club Events
- Sanctuary Memorials
- Catholic Men’s Conference
- Notre Dame School
- Vocations Corner
- Pray For...
From The Desk of the Pastor
Thursday, September 5, 2024
I announced last week that after a year-long discernment process with our Catechetical Leaders, we have made the decision to move our parish to a new intergenerational family model for the Faith Formation/Catechesis of our children known as Family Catechesis. I would like to share with you more about the program we will be using from Loyola Press called, “Christ Our Life.”
Click here to read more |
Fr. Joe Golf Classic Hole Sponsors
Thursday, August 1, 2024
The Father Joe Golf Classic scheduled for Sunday, September 15th is looking for hole sponsors.
Any person or business interested in sponsorship is welcome. The cost per hole is $100.
Any questions contact Pete Curley at (315) 725-2720 or text at pcurles@gmail.com Checks made be made payable to: Mary, Mother of our Savior Men’s Club and either mailed, dropped into the collection basket or dropped at the Seton Center Office.
Please indicate c/o Ed Gunn. Thank you for your support.
Community Outreach
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Community Outreach Food Collection
Our next Thea Bowman Food Collection will take place the weekend of September 7th & 8th.
Food items may be dropped off at the back of church for delivery to Thea Bowman.
Thank you for your continued generous support of this very important and essential outreach.
Bible Study w/Father Pawel!
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Our parochial vicar, Father Pawel Zmija, has graciously offered to lead our parish in a Bible Study during the month of September. We are so excited about this opportunity. Father Pawel will be leading parishioners through the Acts of the Apostles, one of the most exciting books in the New Testament.
Join Father Pawel on Wednesdays during the month of September at the Seton Center following the 8:15am daily Mass at Lourdes, as he does a deep dive into this book of the Bible that features the early days of the Church.
The meeting dates are as follows:
- Wednesday, September 11th at 9:00am;
- Wednesday, September 25th at 9:00am;
- Wednesday, October 2nd at 9:00am.
All are welcome!!!
Volunteers Needed for Food Pantry
Thursday, August 1, 2024
The Angels Among Us Food Pantry located at St. John The Evangelist Church in New Hartford is in need of volunteers on:
- September 14th & 28th,
- October 12th & 26th,
- November 9th & 23th,
- December 7th & 21st.
The pantry provides services to all residents of New Hartford, Washington Mills, Chadwicks, Sauquoit, Cassville and Clayville.
If you are interested in helping please call the St. John’s rectory at (315) 732-8521 from 9:00am - 2:00pm (Monday thru.).
Donut Sunday
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Our next Donut Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, September 15th.
This is a great time to reconnect with others after the summer! Stop by and say “hello” to our new parishioners. Donuts after both Sunday Masses. See you then!!
Hope Appeal 2024
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Firm in Faith, Active in Charity, Together in Hope
Mary Mother of Our Savior will soon be joining other parishes throughout the Diocese as we kick off our Hope Appeal Campaign during the weekend of September 21st and 22nd.
This is a time when we join with members of our Catholic family to strengthen our Church and serve others in our communities.
Some important areas the Hope Appeal Supports are:
- Catholic Charities: $382,754
- Catholic Deaf Ministries: $67,850
- Jail Ministry: $14,665
- Catholic School Tuition Assistance: $458,278
- Formation for Ministry: $166,288
- Hospital Ministry: $157,291
- Catholic Sun & Catholic TV: $284,165
Utica Newman Catholic Outreach
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Sunday at 5:00 Mass (Our Lady of the Rosary, 1736 Burrstone Road, Utica).
For Registered College Students | Utica Area
Questions? Contact Campus Minister, Pat Gillick at uticanewmanoutreach@syrdion.org
Like us on Instagram @uticanewmanoutreach
Events and Devotions
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Thursday, September 5th, First Day of School at ND!
- 8:45am, Novena to Our Lady of the Mir. Medal at Rosary
- 6:30pm, Young Professionals Gathering at Seton Ctr.
- 7:00pm, Church Choir Rehearsal at Lourdes
Friday, September 6th
- 8:15am, First Friday’s w/Fr. Joe at Seton Center
Saturday, September 7th
- 3:00pm until 3:45pm Confessions at Lourdes
Sunday, September 8th
- World Day for Grandparents & Elderly
Monday, September 9th
- 8:45am, Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes at Lourdes
- 6:00pm Healing Mass w/ Fr. Guida at Rosary
Tuesday, September 10th
- 5:30pm, Hope Appeal Kick-off Celebration at Mt Carmel
Wednesday, September 11th
- 9:00am, Bible Study w/Fr. Pawel in DePaul Room
- 12:30pm, Catholic Women’s Club at Seton Center
- 5:15pm, Holy Hour w/Vespers at Lourdes
- 5:30pm until 6:30pm, Confessions at Lourdes
Thursday, September 12th
- 8:45am, Novena to Our Lady of the Mir. Medal at Rosary
- 7:00pm, Church Choir Rehearsal at Lourdes
- 7:00pm, Catholic Men’s Club at Seton Center
Saturday, September 14th
- 3:00pm until 3:45pm Confessions at Lourdes
Sunday, September 15th, Donut Sunday!!!
- 12:00pm, Annual Parish Golf Tourney at Stonebridge
Upcoming Men’s Club Events
Thursday, June 20, 2024
- Fr. Salerno Gold Tournament:
Sunday, September 15th at Noon ($85 per person)
The Men’s Club is starting to take reservations for the Fr. Joe Salerno Golf Tournament scheduled for Sunday, September 15th at Stonebridge Golf Club. Captain and Crew format. Golf, Cart and Dinner is $85/person.
Please call Pete Curley at (315) 725-2720 or Mike Forsythe at (315) 534-9466 to sign up.
Proceeds go to support the holiday meals for the families in need in our parish community.
Sanctuary Memorials
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Monthly Memorials for September
- The gift of Bread has been given in memory of Barbara Taurisano by Frank & Debbie Femia and Family
- The gift of Wine has been given in memory of Mary Jo White Hovey by Family
- The gift of Candles has been given in memory of George Betzenhauser by Alleen Van Hatten
- Sanctuary Lamps for the week of Sept. 7th—13th
Basil Serour 2nd Anniv. by his Loving Family
Catholic Men’s Conference
Thursday, September 5, 2024
IGNITE: Catholic Men’s Conference
Eastern Region Men’s Retreat: Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Featuring our Newly Ordained Priests:
Fr. Ben Schrantz
Fr. Pawel Zmijia
Mary Mother of Our Savior Parish at Lourdes
2222 Genesee Street, Utica, NY
Schedule:
- 7:30am | Doors Open
- 8:00am – 9:00am | Holy Hour/Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
- 8:30 | Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary
- 9:00am | Holy Mass
- 9:30am | Hungry Man’s Hot Breakfast
- 10:30 am | Keynote Speaker 1
- 11:00am | Break
- 11:10am | Keynote Speaker 2
- 11:45am | Recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet
- 12:00pm | Honorable Close
Fee: $25.00
Register at www.ignitecatholicmen.org.
Notre Dame School
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Be a part of something Special!
Notre Dame Catholic Schools Celebration of Fr. Joe Salerno
Notre Dame Catholic Schools is honoring Fr. Joe with the introduction of the Salerno Education Fund.
- This fund, in honor of the Salerno Family, has been created at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties with the express purpose of supporting Notre Dame Catholic Schools.
- Come join us in celebration of all that Fr. Joe has done for Catholic Education in Utica.
- The event will include Hors d’oeurves and drink.
- $75.00 per person/$140 per couple.
September 20, 2024 at 6:00pm (Harts Hill Inn, 135 Clinton Rd, Whitesboro).
RSVP: September 11, 2024
Donna Williams (315) 724-5118, Ext 35, dwilliams@syrdiocese.org
Father Salemo Fund Registration
Employment Opportunities
Notre Dame Elementary School has employment opportunities for:
- Art Teacher for grades Kindergarten—5th (Part-time positions).
- Instrumental Music Instructor for Grades 3rd—5th (Part-time positions).
- Kitchen Openings (Full and Part-time).
- Substitute Teacher (Positions Available Bachelors Degree Required)
If interested, please contact Mrs. Mary Rossi at (315) 732-4374.
Vocations Corner +
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
“He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”
Seek a life deeply aligned with His divine will and purpose.
If you feel Christ encouraging you to be a transformative instrument as a priest or religious brother or sister, then reach out to the Vocation Office via email: vocations@syrdio.org and follow us on Instagrams at vocationssyracuse.
Pray For... +
Thursday, August 15, 2024
If you would like to add a name, please call the Office at (315) 724-3155.
Please pray for:
Arabella Zastrow, Joyce Jennings, A & C. Roberts, Jane, Joe and Sylvia S., Mia Gorczynski, Madison Viggiano, Amy, Christine Williams, Bob V., Teresa Bushinger, Mary Ann Looney, Sr. Lois, Leo James Mastin, Larry Schecter, Maryellen, Judy, Dylan G., Connie M., Lila Burkhard, Amy S., Serena C., Gloria A. Stephen B., Joe Pogle, May M., Laurie H., Gary Werner, Judy Williams, Melissa M, Anna N, Joseph E. Albanese, Courtney S., Grady B. , James Hamer, William Latour, James T. Kane, Beverly Kane, Mary D., Nicole S., Genevieve, Russ B., Krista M., Bertha Nogas, Andre’ Kallay, Patricia Spost, Annette Woroszylo, Josephine Gargash, Joanne G., Beverly Telc, James Carroll, Kevin Bedford, Lorraine T., John Baker, Greg Tietje, Mary Alice Hebert, Annette Dempsey, Melissa E, Linda S., Tim Kelly, Gavin Jerzak, Scott Mullin