Each year, as the Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Catholics around the world also observe the World Day of Prayer for the Sick. This day unites the universal Church in prayer with those who suffer and draws our attention once again to the healing heart of Jesus Christ.
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One of the clearest desires we’ve heard as a parish is the need for greater hospitality, meaningful connection, and opportunities to gather simply as a parish family. Pasta with the Padres is a wonderful way to do just that. This parish-wide dinner is designed to be welcoming, relaxed, and accessible to all a chance to slow down, share a meal, and enjoy time together with our priests and fellow parishioners. Whether you’re deeply involved in parish life or just beginning to find your place, you belong at the table.
To better serve our community, this year’s dinner will be held at the Seton Center, a fully accessible space, so that everyone can comfortably participate. We’re grateful for this opportunity to gather in a way that reflects our parish’s commitment to inclusion and care for one another.
Bring your family. Invite a friend. Stay awhile. Your presence helps strengthen the culture of welcome, belonging, and connection we are intentionally building together as a parish.
Sponsored by the Parish Men’s Club.
February 11th marks the patronal feast day of our parish family, traditionally associated with prayers for spiritual and physical healing.
This prayer service will include a Marian candlelight procession, inspired by the beloved procession at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France, where pilgrims from around the world gather nightly in reverent silence, hymnody, and hope.
In the soft glow of candlelight, parishioners are invited to bring their intentions to Our Lady’s gentle intercession and to pause in prayerful reflection at the heart of the parish’s worship. This service offers a peaceful and reverent opportunity to seek healing, consolation, and renewed trust in God’s care.
All are welcome.
We will continue with Season Two with the Biblical Roundtable following the weeks presentation. All are welcome!
Join us for a four-week adult catechesis series exploring The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis a clever, insightful, and deeply Christian reflection on temptation, grace, and growing in holiness in everyday life. Through guided conversation and practical application, this series invites adults to think more deeply about the spiritual life in an accessible and engaging way.
All adults are welcome. Come for one night or the whole series, and feel free to bring a friend.
In honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, our parish will offer a communal celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick immediately following the 8:15am Mass at Lourdes on Feb 11th.
This sacrament is a beautiful and powerful prayer of the Church, offered for those who are experiencing serious illness, chronic conditions, advanced age, or significant physical or emotional suffering. Through anointing with holy oil and prayer, Christ strengthens, comforts, and brings healing according to God’s loving will.
Who should receive the Anointing of the Sick?
Who should not receive this sacrament at this time?
The Anointing of the Sick is not only for the dying, nor is it meant to be received routinely without cause. It is a sacrament of healing, strength, and hope, offered when there is real need.
If you or a loved one may benefit from this sacrament, please join us. Family members and caregivers are warmly encouraged to accompany those receiving anointing.
Please keep him in your prayers as he continues this important formation. This Certificate will prepare Father Hage to serve as a mentor and coach for young men approaching ordination to the priesthood. As of January 11, 2026, Father Hage has officially transitioned into his new diocesan role as Delegate for the Vocational Synthesis Year, serving seminarians as they approach ordination to the priesthood.
We also extend our congratulations and prayers to his successors in the Office of Vocation Promotion:
Both Father Walker and Father Foley previously spent time at our parish during their seminary summer assignments, and we are grateful to see the Lord continue to use our parish family in service to the wider diocesan Church.
What a blessing to witness our parish’s ongoing role in raising up the next generation of vocations for our local Church.
If you are celebrating your 25th, 50th or 50+ anniversary in 2026 and would like to join in this wonderful celebration please contact our Parish Office (315-724-3155) or email Christine DeSanctis at cdesanctis@syrdio.org.
Please leave your Name(s), Address and Years Married so that a personal invitation from the Bishop can be sent to you. This is a beautiful way to celebrate your marriage.
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
Thank you for helping us prepare prayerfully for the beginning of Lent.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the holy season of Lent, a sacred forty-day journey of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that prepares our hearts for Easter. On this day, Catholics receive ashes as a sign of repentance, humility, and our desire to turn back to God. The words spoken as ashes are received remind us of both our human frailty and God’s enduring mercy.
Ashes are distributed within the celebration of Mass, uniting this important sign with the Church’s prayer and the proclamation of God’s Word.
Pastoral Note:
Whenever possible, we warmly encourage participation in the Ash Wednesday liturgies, where ashes are received within the prayer of the Church.
Ash Wednesday offers all of us a grace-filled opportunity to pause, refocus, and reset our spiritual lives. We invite you to take advantage of this holy day to come, to pray, and to allow the Lord to renew your heart as we begin the journey toward Easter.
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105)
All women of the Eastern Region and throughout the Diocese of Syracuse are invited to a Lenten morning of prayer and reflection, including Mass, breakfast, inspiring speakers, Confession, Adoration, and the Rosary.
Cost: $25
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Registration deadlines apply. Space is limited. Sponsored by the Women’s Commission, Diocese of Syracuse.
Many of you brought in beautiful ornaments to hang on the Remembrance Tree at Christmas time.
If you would like your ornaments back, you may pick them up in our Parish Center Office any time between 9:00 and 3:00 Monday thru Thursday. Thank you very much.
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.
All young adults-single, engaged, married, or discerning-are invited to The Cyrenian Way, a monthly gathering rooted in faith, friendship, and accompaniment.
Each evening includes food, fellowship, prayer, and honest conversation about living our Catholic faith in today’s world—work, relationships, vocation, and the everyday realities of following Christ.
Inspired by St. Simon of Cyrene, who helped carry the Cross of Christ, we seek to carry one another with compassion, hope, and practical support. This is a place to be known, encouraged, and challenged— together.
Whether you’re new to the area or simply longing for deeper community, you belong here.
All are welcome. Bring a friend!
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!
Because of your faithfulness and generosity, 100% of all funds raised beyond our goal now come directly back to our parish to strengthen our own mission, ministries, and outreach right here in our community. This is a major moment of accomplishment for our parish family. Thank you for believing in the mission of the Church, for standing together as one parish, and for your extraordinary generosity.
Well done and thank you for being the heart of our parish!
Teens from all parishes in the Greater Utica Area are invited to join us for Youth Ministry Nights every Monday at 6:30pm at the Seton Center at Mary Mother of Our Savior Parish, 2 Barton Ave., Utica.
We have a dedicated youth ministry space where teens can encounter Christ, grow in authentic friendships, and have fun in a welcoming environment.
All teens are welcome Catholic, non-Catholic, or simply exploring faith. Invite your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or neighbor to come and see!
For more information or questions, please contact Nate Discavage at ndiscavage@syrdio.org.
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:
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:
Contact Information:
Jill Grise Catechetical Leader Pre-K-6 Email: jgrise@syrdio.org
In order that we are able to continually update you as to what is going on with our Faith Formation Program it is important that you notify us with any email changes. Email is our means of communicating to you.
Please send any changes to mmoosfaithformation@sydio.org.
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