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From The Desk of the Pastor

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Dear Parish Family,

As part of the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, I want to personally invite you to join us on Friday, August 15th for a special Summer Parish Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Martyrs in Auriesville.

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Save the Date for our Annual Parish Bazaar!

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Our Annual Parish Bazaar will be on Labor Day Weekend 2025

  • Thursday, August 28th
  • Friday, August 29th
  • Saturday, August 30th

Bazaar Raffle Tickets

Beginning the weekend of June 28th and 29th we will be selling raffle tickets after all Masses at both Lourdes and Rosary.

Tickets are $20 each

  • Grand Prize $10,000
  • 2nd Prize $1500
  • 3rd Prize $1000

Volunteers Needed

During the months of July and August we will once again be selling raffle tickets at Chanatry’s in South Utica.

If you are interested and able to help out with selling the tickets, please contact Chris Kelly at (315) 733-1216.

Any time that you might have available would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

Bazzar 2025 Trinkets & Treasures

It’s time to start gathering those items for our Trinkets and Treasures area.

Mark your calendars for these drop-off dates:

  • Thursday, July 17th
  • Tuesday, August 5th
  • Tuesday, August 19th

All items must be dropped off between 6:00 - 7:30pm. Volunteers are needed to assist with running the booth.

Please note that we will not be accepting clothing, shoes, textbooks, outdated computers, plastic water bottles or broken items.

Basket Raffle Donations Needed

Baskets of all varieties are needed for the Basket Raffle during the weekend of our Bazaar,. Themed baskets, wreaths, scratch offs and gift cards from any business will be appreciated.

Please contact Carol Polito at (315) 732-4374 if you are interested in donating a basket or for volunteering at the booth.

Volunteer Opportunities

Totus Tuus Summer Program

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Mary, Mother of our Savior, Utica: July 20 – 25, 2025.

Totus Tuus is a summer Catholic youth program unlike any other! Totus Tuus is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through evangelization, discipleship, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. This week-long program is held at multiple parishes across the Diocese throughout the summer. Young adult missionaries guide the children and teens to an encounter with Christ by authentically living out the Catholic faith.

Questions?
mmoosfaithformation@syrdio.org

Teens: Evening Program

  • Sunday, July 20th – Thursday, July 24th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
  • $25.00 per youth.
  • Open to children going into 7th through 12th grade in the 2025 – 2026 academic year.

Children: Day Program

  • Monday, July 21st – Friday, July 25th from 9:00am – 3:00pm.
  • $55.00 per child; maximum of $110.00 per family.
  • Open to children going into 1st through 6th grade in the 2025 -2026 academic year.
Online Registration ≫

New Pastoral Appointments for Greater Utica Area!

Thursday, July 17, 2025

  • Reverend John W. Canorro, previously Pastor of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Oswego, NY; Administrator of Our Lady of the Rosary Mission, Hannibal, NY and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Minetto, NY. Appointed Pastor of St. Paul’s Church, Whitesboro, NY and St. Leo-St. Ann, Holland Patent, NY, effective July 1, 2025.
  • Reverend Daniel M. Caruso, previously Temporary Administrator of St. Mary Church, Clinton, NY and Sacramental Provider of St. Patrick - St. Anthony Church, Chadwicks, NY. Appointed Pastor of St. Mary Church, Clinton, NY and Sacramental Provider of St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church, Chadwicks, NY, effective July 1, 2025.
  • Reverend Matthew E. Rawson, previously Pastor of Christ our Hope Church at St. Joseph Church, Boonville, NY; Christ our Hope Church at St. Patrick Mission, Forestport, NY; St. Mary of the Snows Oratory, Otter Lake, NY. Appointed Pastor of Church of the Annunciation, Clark Mills, NY and St. John the Evangelist, New Hartford, NY, effective July 1, 2025.

A Thank You Note from Our Seminarian

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Dear parishioners,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank Mary, Mother of Our Savior parish for hosting my diaconate ordination weekend. From the Holy Hour on Friday night, to my Diaconate Ordination on Saturday, to the reception afterwards, and to my first Mass as a deacon on Sunday it all went so smooth and was very moving for me in my heart. To all of those who attended any of the celebrations on that weekend, thank you for your presence. To all those who helped to organize the weekend's celebrations, thank you. And to all of those who prayed for me during that weekend, thank you. It truly does take a whole parish family to put together such a great weekend!

In a particular way, I would like to thank the pastor, Fr. Jason Hage, for his guidance, support, advice, and execution of the weekend. All throughout the preparation leading up to my ordination weekend, he helped to execute what I envisioned. In a particular way, I also would like to thank the music ministry led by Htee Mu and all of the choir members.

The music the whole weekend, especially on Saturday for the Ordination, was so beautiful!

Praise the Lord for all that he has done in my life and for all of you who helped to form my vocation at this parish. May the Lord reward all of your efforts in the life to come.

In Christ through Mary,
Deacon Cornelius Deep

Polish Festival

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Sunday, August 3rd from 12:00pm – 8:00pm

  • Polish Kitchen,
  • Outdoor Grill,
  • Domestic & Polish Beer,
  • Vodka Seltzers,
  • Wine & Soda,
  • Bake Sale,
  • Basket Raffle,
  • Money Raffles,
  • New..Children Games,
  • Magic Act for Kids…
  • Plus More!!!

Tony’s Polka Band – 1:30pm

Music, New this year…Wooden Dance Floor, Beverages and Eating area, all under One Large Tent.

Flea Market & Basket Raffle: August 1st, 2nd & 3rd.

  • Friday, August 1st & Saturday, August 2nd from 8:00am – 5:00pm
  • Sunday, August 3rd from 8:00am – 8:00pm

Outdoor Grill and Bake Sale will be available on Saturday.
Note: Basket drawing late Sunday.
Plenty of parking available.

For more information, call (315) 316-0506

Caroga Lake Music Festival

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Thursday, July 31, 2025, 7:00pm (Mary Mother of Our Savior Parish at Lourdes campus)

CLMF Resident Artists perform works by Kyle Barrett Price and more!

CLMF On Tour takes Caroga Lake Music Festival beyond Sherman’s Park, bringing performances to communities across the region. Featuring CLMF Res-ident Artists, these concerts bring live music to unique spaces throughout Fulton County and beyond.

Free admission, donations appreciated!

Safe Environment Training

Thursday, July 10, 2025

TTwo new Training Classes have been set up for anyone needing Initial and Recertification Training.

Wednesday, July 23rd at 9:00am an Initial Training Class will be held in the Seton Center DePaul Room.

This class is for anyone who has not been trained in the past. Any new Liturgical Minister (Eucharistic Minister or Lector) is required to take this training.

Wednesday, July 30th at 9:00am the Recertification Class will be held in the Seton Center DePaul Room.

This class is for anyone who has been trained within the last 5 years and needs recertification.

Registration must be completed on the Diocese of Syracuse website prior to attending these classes. Simply search for the Diocese of Syracuse on the internet and scroll down to click on the Safe Environment Link. This will allow you to register for the class. You might find a class at another local parish that works better for your schedule and you are welcome to register for that class.

We would like to thank Marybeth McCall for putting together the trainings for our parish family.

Events and Devotions

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Thursday, July 17th

  • 8:45am, Novena to Our Lady of the Mir. Medal at Rosary
  • 6:00pm, Trinkets & Treasures Drop Off at Lourdes

Saturday, July 19th

  • 11:00am, AA Meeting in Seton Center
  • 3:00pm until 3:45pm, Confessions at Lourdes

Sunday, July 20th

  • 11:45am, Baptisms at Lourdes

Monday, July 21st

  • 8:45am, Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes at Lourdes

Wednesday, July 23rd

  • 9:00am, Safe Environment Training at Rosary
  • 5:15pm, Holy Hour w/Vespers at Lourdes
  • 5:30pm until 6:30pm, Confessions at Lourdes

Thursday, July 24th

  • 8:45am, Novena to Our Lady of the Mir. Medal at Rosary

Saturday, July 26th

  • 11:00am, AA Meeting in Seton Center
  • 3:00pm until 3:45pm, Confessions at Lourdes

Sanctuary Memorials

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Monthly Memorials for July

  • The gift of Bread has been given in memory of G. Gino Nunno by Loving Family
  • The gift of Candles has been given in memory of Richard C. Butler, (7th Anniv.) by Rose Butler and Anne Anken
  • Sanctuary Lamps for the Week of July 19th - 25th are given in memory of Pauline Toomey by Jim and Mary Jo Toomey

Summer Parish Pilgrimage!

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Jubilee Year of Hope

Our parish family will be making pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Martyrs in Auriesville on Friday, August 15th, which is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The day will include a tour of the Shrine, a Rosary Walk into the famous Ravine, and a beautiful Mass at 12:00pm Noon in the main coliseum.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops designated the Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine as a national site for pilgrims during the Jubilee Year of Hope. The Apostolic Penitentiary has decreed that the official Jubilee Indulgence can be obtained by making pilgrimage to the Shrine. Transportation will be available. This event is co-sponsored by the parish Men’s Club.

Register by calling our Parish Office.

Agenda for Parish Pilgrimage

  • 9:00am—Depart from Lourdes Campus
  • 10:00am—Arrival at Visitor Center/Rest Rooms
  • 10:15am—Welcome & Orientation
  • 10:30am—Visit Museum: Martyrs exhibit/Kateri Exhibit/Media Room
  • *12:00pm—Holy Day Mass in Coliseum for the Feast of the Assumption
  • 12:30pm—Visitor Center for Lunch and Gift Shop
  • 2:00pm—Rosary in Famous Ravine [For those with mobility issues, the Rosary will be offered in the Kateri Chapel at the same time as the Rosary in the Ravine]
  • 3:30pm—Departure from Shrine
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Young Adult Ministry!

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Youth Ministry Summer 2025

For Incoming JR. and SR. HIGH students. Invite your friends! Keep your teens’ faith strong during the summer!

  • July 20th — 24th : Totus Tuus from 7:00-9:00pm at The Seton Center
    Registration Required
  • July 28th — Leadership Boot Camp from 2:00-7:00pm at The Root Farm
    Registration Required
  • August 14th — "Come & See" various ministries for those in need in Greater Utica Area from 10:00am-4:00pm at TBD to pick up bus
    Registration Required

For Your Convenience, You Can Use Below to Register For Any of The Programs Listed.

Youth Ministry Nights

When:
Monday Night 6:30pm – 8:00pm (please see PARISH CALENDAR for updates)

Where:
Lourdes campus: 2222 Genesee St. (look for the welcome flag)

Who:
For all teen grades 7-12 desiring to deepen and explore their catholic
faith with other teens from the greater Utica area

  • July 20th-25th: Totus Tuus Week

Best way to stay in the loop and know about Changes!!

Upcoming Men’s Club Events +

Thursday, May 22, 2025

  • Blue Truck Car Show: Thursday, September 4th at the Chanatry’s Plaza

Catholic Women’s Club +

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Catholic Women throughout the area are welcome to join the Catholic Women’s Club. Building new friendships, listening to varied educational presentations and enjoying a catered luncheon are just a few of the wonderful benefits.

The Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from September thru June.

Our meetings begin at 12:30pm and are located in the Seton Center of Mary, Mother of Our Savior, Lourdes Campus.

If interested, please contact the Parish Office.

Vocations Corner +

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Martha and Mary represent the active life of the Church and the contemplative life of the Church. Both are needed and important and both can be found in the priesthood, diaconate and religious life.

Which could God by calling you to?

Reach out to the Vocation Office via email: vocations@syrdiol.org and follow us on Instagram vocationssyracuse.

Welcome! +

Thursday, June 26, 2025

A Warm Mary, Mother of Our Savior Welcome

During July, Father Pawel’s mother, Ewa, his Aunt & Uncle, Janina and Jan, and his friend Father Marcin will be visiting us from Katowice, Poland. Fr. Pawel will be their tour guide for their 3-week visit! WITAMY!

The Cyrenian Way +

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Catholic Young Professionals: The Cyrenian Way

First Thursdays at 6:30pm Monthly
Mary Mother of Our Savior Parish
Seton Center – 2 Barton Ave, Utica.

Food, Fellowship, Prayer & Discussion

As St. Simon of Cyrene accompanied Jesus, young professionals are invited to go deeper in their faith and learn the art of accompaniment. All are welcome to this young adult gathering.

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

Online Giving Opportunity +

Friday, May 2, 2025

We are pleased to announce that as of this month, Online Giving is available for you to make contributions to our parish. Online Giving is intended to be a convenient tool for you to use, and we strongly support both Online Giving and Offering Envelopes for contributions to the parish. Online Giving is the electronic way to participate in weekly offertory.

To access the online giving link for our parish’s weekly offertory, please visit Website.

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Notre Dame School +

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Be a part of something Special!

Employment Opportunity at Notre Dame Elementary

Part-Time Maintenance Position Monday-Friday from 7:00am - 11:00am.

For More Information, please call Mrs. Rossi at (315) 732-4374.

Pray For... +

Thursday, June 5, 2025

If you would like to add a name, please call the Office at (315) 724-3155.

Please pray for:

Arabella Zastrow, Laura B., 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., 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. , , William Latour, James T. Kane, Beverly Kane, Mary D., Nicole S., Genevieve, Krista M., Bertha Nogas, Patricia Spost, Annette Woroszylo, Josephine Gargash, Joanne G., Steve Getz, James Carroll, Kevin Bedford, Lorraine T., John Baker, Greg Tietje, Mary Alice Hebert, Annette Dempsey, Melissa E, Tim Kelly, Gavin Jerzak, Fred Abounader, Louann Swire, Don Kratzenberg, Paula Mika, Sarah Grogan and family, Marilyn Slivinski, Alfred Combellack, Judith Combellack, Anthony Perrone, Bernie Solan, Greig Cardillo