It is that time of year again to return last year’s blessed palm branches. The Church collects these palms so they may be reverently burned and used to prepare the ashes for Ash Wednesday, continuing the sacred cycle of the liturgical year.

Palm Drop-Off Locations

• Lourdes Campus: Basket in front of the Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine
• Rosary Campus: Basket in front of the Holy Family Shrine

Thank you for helping us prepare prayerfully for the beginning of Lent.

Lent invites us to slow down.
To walk with Jesus.
To place our lives alongside His Cross.

The Stations of the Cross lead us step by step through the final journey of Jesus from His condemnation, to His suffering, to His death and burial.

As we move from station to station, we remember that Christ did not suffer from a distance.
He entered fully into human pain, weakness, and love for us.

Each station offers a moment to pause.
To pray.
To reflect.
To unite our own struggles, griefs, and hopes with the saving love of Christ.

Whether you have prayed the Stations for years, or have never attended before, this simple and powerful devotion is a beautiful way to enter more deeply into the season of Lent.

Stations of the Cross are prayed every Friday during Lent:

• 12:30pm – Rosary Campus (Burrstone Road)
• 5:30pm – Lourdes Campus (Genesee Street)

Come for one Friday.
Come for many.
Come as you are.

Let this prayer help prepare your heart for the saving mystery of the Cross and the joy of Easter.

On Ash Wednesday, February 18th, we will take up a Collection for the Church in Central & Eastern Europe.

This collections supports the Church in more than 25 countries that are struggling to recover from former communist rule. It also aids communities throughout the region that are affected by the war in Ukraine. Funds support pastoral care, catechesis, and seminary formation. Your contributions restore the Church and builds the future here. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection this week.

On Sunday, February 15th married couples throughout the Diocese will be recognized at a Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse.

The Most Reverend Douglas J. Lucia will be the Presider and Homilist.

Couples celebrating 25, 50 and 50+ years will be honored with special recognition. Congratulations to James and Mary Jo Toomey (54 years) and Thomas and Alice Connors (68 years) our parishioners who will be honored at that Mass.

Blessings to every married couple that your love will continue to grow each day with the love of God.

Monthly Memorials for February

• The gift of Bread has been given in memory of Deceased Members of the Bullock Family by The Family
• The gift of Candles has been given in memory of Lucretia DeFuria by Mik
• The gift of Wine has been given in memory of Norma Reilly by Nancy Becker

During the month of February we will be holding our annual blanket drive to support Thea Bowman House.

Thea Bowman generously also extends these blankets into the community to people who are also in need of warmth. The blankets can be of any size and are for people of all ages as long as they are new.

Please deliver the blankets to the back of church. Thank you as always.

With grateful hearts, we are happy to share that Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish has not only reached our 2025 HOPE Appeal goal we have surpassed it!

Saint of the Month: St. Brigid of Ireland

Session 1: February 1, 2026: “Circles of Care” Lesson Children will receive the annual mandatory safe environment in an age-appropriate manner. We will be using the “Circles of Care” Curriculum which is approved by the Diocese of Syracuse.

Adults will participate in a presentation on Safe Environment presented by Dr. MaryBeth McCall.

Session 2: February 8, 2026: “He Is Not Here; He Has Risen!”

Families will “explore the Paschal Mystery, learning what it means that Jesus descended into hell and that on the third day He rose again from the dead.”

Scripture Verse of the Month

“He is not here, for He has been raised just as He said.” Matthew 28:6

Faith at Home Family Prayer Challenge

Pray the following section of the Apostles’ Creed: “I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead...”

A Family of Faith Lessons at Home:

The February activities are found on pages 105-120 of the Activity Book. The February lessons are found on pages 130-163 of the Parent’s Guide.

First Communion Retreat:

February 28, 2026: 9:00am - 12:00 pm at the Seton Center

All students of the First Communion Class and their parents are required to attend. If you are unable to attend the retreat due to scheduling conflict, please email me at jgrise@syrdio.org so that I can provide you with a make- up lesson to fulfill this requirement. Thanks for your cooperation.

March Sessions:

• March 1, 2026: 9:15 - 10:15am at Notre Dame Elementary School
• March 15, 2026: 9:15 - 10:15am at Notre Dame Elementary School
• March 29, 2026: 9:15 - 10:15am at Notre Dame Elementary School

Contact Information:
Jill Grise Catechetical Leader Pre-K-6 Email: jgrise@syrdio.org

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