Our Parochial Vicar, Father Pawel Zmija, will be away on vacation from Thursday, January 22nd through Wednesday, February 4th.

During this time, Father Jason Hage, Pastor, will be providing all pastoral coverage for the parish, including funerals and emergency needs. Parishioners are kindly asked to contact the parish office for routine matters so that pastoral needs can be addressed in an orderly and timely manner during this period.

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Monday, February 2

In honor of the Presentation of the Lord, the Blessing of Candles will be offered following the daily Mass. Parishioners are invited to bring candles from home to be blessed.

Memorial of Saint Blaise

Tuesday, February 3

In observance of the Memorial of Saint Blaise, the Blessing of Throats will be offered immediately following both daily Masses, invoking God’s protection and healing.

All are welcome to participate in these traditional blessings of the Church.

Parish Family Pasta Dinner - Saturday, February 7, 2025 from 4:30 – 7:00pm (Seton Center).

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.

Cost:

• $15 per adult
• $10 for children (ages 5–12)
• Children under 5 eat free
• Takeout available

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.

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.

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

Sanctuary Lamps for the week of Jan 31st thru Feb 6 for Catherine Loreti by Family.

The Annual World Marriage Day will be celebrated on February 15th at 2:00pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse.

The Rev. Douglas J. Lucia will celebrate Mass and invite all couples in attendance to renew their commitment to Holy Matrimony.

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.

Many of you have been asking about how we are doing with our Hope Appeal goal.

As of the January 14, 2026 Diocese Report we have received $90,410 in gifts which represents 96% of our Parish Goal of $94,200.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Hope Appeal. The Hope Appeal reached so many people in our community and for that we are grateful.

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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