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Thursday, July 25, 2024

“Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them.” The Eucharist: Gather and Prepare

Throughout the Old Testament, God was gathering and preparing his people for the gift of the Most Holy Eucharist: the Passover (Ex 12:7), Manna in the dessert (Ex 16:4), the Temple (2 Chr 5:14; 6:1, 2, 18), etc.

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Men in Black Softball Game

Thursday, July 18, 2024

All are welcome to attend the Annual Men in Black Softball Game which will be held on Sunday, July 28th at 5:30 at the Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton.

Priests and seminarians will play against youth from around the southern tier in a friendly but competitive softball game.

Come on out to the ballpark to cheer on the Syracuse Padres versus the Southern Tier Angels which includes free admission, kid's games on the field, basket raffles, 50/50 raffle, lots of family fun, and to hear inspirational vocation stories from our clergy.

Feel free to invite your family, friends, and neighbors! There will also be a special Mass with Bishop Lucia for the Rite of Candidacy of our Seminarians, Cornelius Deep and Joe Kolcun at 3:00pm at St. Vincent de Paul Blessed Sacrament in Vestal that afternoon.

See you there... no ifs, ands, or bunts!

Donut Sunday is Coming!

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Our next donut Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, July 28th!

This is a great opportunity to meet some of our new parish members. If you see someone new, welcome them to our parish family.

Rite of Candidacy from Seminarian Cornelius Deep

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Candidacy is the liturgical rite of admission, requested by a seminarian of his Bishop, which formally acknowledges and enrolls him as a candidate for Sacred Orders.

This is an important step for our seminarian, Cornelius Deep. Cornelius is finishing pastoral year and looking towards ordination as a transitional deacon next year. His Candidacy will be celebrated on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

All are invited to Mass at St. Vincent DePaul -Blessed Sacrament Church in Vestal at 3:00pm for this wonderful celebration with Bishop Lucia, the seminarians, and their families.

First Friday Masses

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Father Hage is pleased to announce that Father Joe Salerno, our pastor emeritus, has graciously agreed to celebrate First Friday Mass in our parish. Father Hage hopes to create regular retreat programming for our parish family, especially for the adults and senior citizens in our community.

Father Joe will celebrate First Friday Mass in the Seton Center Chapel at 8:15am.

Following Mass, the group will move to the newly renovated DePaul room for a light breakfast where Father Joe will deliver a brief retreat talk for participants.

Summer Parish Pilgrimage!

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Save the date for our first annual summer parish pilgrimage.

Our parish family will be taking a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Martyrs in Auriesville, NY on Thursday, 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.

Transportation will be available. This event is sponsored by the Men’s Club.

Register by calling our Parish office at (315) 724-3155.

Bazaar

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Save The Date for Our Annual Parish Bazaar!

Labor Day Weekend:
Thursday, August 29th | Friday, August 30th | Saturday, August 31st

Bazaar Raffle

  • Grand Prize $10,000
  • 2nd Prize $1,500
  • 3rd Prize $1,000

Tickets are $20 Each.

Tickets are on sale after all weekend Masses starting now thru Sunday, August 25th or can be purchased at our Seton Center Office in person Monday - Thursday, 9:00am to 2:45pm and Friday, 9:00am to noon. Chanatry’s, Sunday’s starting July 7, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm.

Must be 18 or older to purchase tickets or have your name on it.

Volunteer Needed

It’s that time of year again for our Annual Summer Bazaar. We hope that everyone can join us again this year. Below is a link to sign up for anyone interested in volunteering. We look forward to seeing you at our Annual Bazaar this year!!!

If you have any questions, please call us at:
Adam and Sarah O’Hearn (315) 941-2106
Bazaar: Bazaar Volunteers (signupgenius.com)

Basket Raffle Donations Needed

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

If interested, please contact Carol Polito at (315) 404-7623.

Thank you so much!

Trinkets and Treasures

Our Trinkets and Treasures drop off dates are August 1st and August 13th between the hours of 6:00-7:30.

Please note that we are not able to accept broken or moldy items, text books, clothing, tube televisions or obsolete computers.

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Important Update about the Novena at Rosary

Thursday, July 25, 2024

The Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal at Rosary will move from Tuesday evening to Thursday morning beginning the week of August 5th.

The Novena will now take place immediately following the Thursday 8:15am daily Mass on the Rosary campus in the hopes to increase participation in the Novena itself. The Novena will take place in a similar mode as the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes that takes place on Mondays on the Lourdes campus. We hope more daily Mass goers will begin to participate in the Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal at Rosary by adjusting the day and time.

Community Outreach

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Outreach Food Collection

Our regular monthly food collection will take place the weekend of August 3 & 4th.

Food items can be left in the back of the church and will be delivered to Thea Bowman food pantry.

Thank you, as always, for your compassion and generosity.

New Early Morning Mass for the Greater Utica Area!

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Mary Mother of Our Savior Parish in South Utica is pleased to announce that beginning on August 5th, 2024 they will be facilitating an early morning daily Mass every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:45am on the Lourdes campus for as long as Father Pawel Zmija is assigned to their parish.

This early morning Mass will only continue for as long as their parish benefits from the ministry of a parochial vicar. Their current parish Mass schedule will not be affected.

This 6:45am daily Mass on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays will take place in addition to their 8:15am daily Masses at Rosary and Lourdes. They pray this new offering of an early morning Mass will especially benefit working professionals in our community.

Volunteers Needed for Food Pantry

Thursday, July 11, 2024

The Angels Among Us Food Pantry located at St. John The Evangelist Church in New Hartford is in need of volunteers on:

  • July 27th,
  • August 10t & 24th,
  • 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.).

More Confession Times!

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Father Hage has decided to offer the opportunity for more Confession times in our parish due to the arrival of our new parochial vicar, Fr. Pawel. Confessions will still be heard every Wednesday from 5:30pm until 6:30pm during the weekly Parish Holy Hour. There will now be a second opportunity each week to Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturdays from 3:00pm until 4:00pm immediately before the Saturday 4:00pm Vigil Mass.

This new offering will take place for as long as our parish benefits from the ministry of a parochial vicar. So please take advantage of our added Confession times every Saturday from 3:00pm until 4:00pm on the Lourdes campus.

Sanctuary Memorials

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Monthly Memorials for July

  • The gift of Bread has been given in memory of Chief Benny Rotundo by Wife, Rita Ann Rotundo
  • The gift of Wine has been given in memory of Timothy Anken by Rose Butler & Ann Anken
  • The gift of Candles has been given in memory of Richard Butler 6th Anniv. By Rose Butler & Ann Anken

Upcoming Men’s Club Events

Thursday, June 20, 2024

  • Auriesville Pilgrimage:
    Thursday, August 15 from 9:30 –3:30 ($30 per person)
  • Parish Bazaar:
    Thursday, Aug. 29th - Saturday, Aug. 31st
  • 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.

Events and Devotions

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Saturday, July 27th

  • 3:00pm until 4:00pm, Confessions at Lourdes

Sunday, July 28th

  • 3:00pm, Cornelius Deep’s Candidacy Mass at St Vincent DePaul/Blessed Sacrament in Vestal
  • 5:30pm, Men In Black Softball Game at Mirabito Field in Binghamton

Sunday, July 28th

  • 11:45am, Crouse & Gonzalez Baptisms
  • 3:00pm, Cornelius Deep’s Candidacy Mass at St Vincent/Blessed Sacrament in Vestal
  • 5:30pm, Men In Black Softball Game at Mirabito Field in Binghamton

Tuesday, July 30th

  • 7:00pm, Novena to Our Lady at Rosary

Wednesday, July 31st

  • 5:15pm, Holy Hour w/Vespers atLourdes
  • 5:30pm until 6:30pm, Confessions at Lourdes

Thursday, August 1st

  • 6:00pm, Trinkets & Treasures Drop Off

Friday, August 2nd

  • 8:15am, First Fridays with Fr. Joe at Seton Ctr.

Saturday, August 3rd

  • 3:00pm until 4:00pm, Confessions at Lourdes

Vocations Corner +

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“I implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called.”

Are you being called to help feed the people of God as a priest or religious brother or sister?

Reach out to the Vocation Office via email: vocations@syrdio.org and follow us on Instagrams at vocationssyracuse.

Pray For... +

Thursday, July 25, 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, Bianca Devins