Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

• Have you ever thought about becoming Catholic?
• Are you baptized, but never been Confirmed?
• Have you ever wrestled with questions of Faith?

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is not merely a new way to prepare adults for baptism in the Catholic Church – baptism is only the first step. OCIA isn’t just for people who want to become Catholic. It’s also available to Catholics who may not have had all of their sacraments of initiation earlier in life.

Our parish will host its second inquiry session for anyone interested on Sunday, October 6th at 12:00pm Noon in the Seton Center.

All are welcome to participate in this process. Our newly ordained permanent deacon, Will Smith and his wife, Kim are the coordinators of OCIA for our parish.

Any questions?
Please contact Deacon Will at WSmithJr@syrdio.org.

Fall Adult Catechesis Series

Doug and Sheila Ambrose will be leading our parish family through a five week series on Bishop Robert Barron’s, “Catholicism.” This series will take place on Wednesdays at 6:45pm at the Seton Center during the month of October/November immediately following the Wednesday Parish Holy Hour.

Journey Around The World And Deep Into The Catholic Faith...For the first time, in breathtaking and high-definition cinematography, the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism are illustrated in a multimedia experience. Journey with Bishop Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth's people, and discover the full meaning of the faith. Bishop Barron's "Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of Faith" has ten chapters/videos. In the spring, we completed the first five episodes; there are five remaining.

This series will meet on the following Wednesdays in October/November:

• October 16th,
• October 23rd,
• October 30th,
• November 6th,
• November 13.

All adults are welcome.

For All Teens from the Greater Utica Area: Check our Youth Ministry Nights!

• Who: Teens in grades 7 thru 12 from The Greater Utica Area
• Where: Mary Mother Of Our Savior Parish, Seton Center, 2 Barton Ave, Utica (look for the welcome flag)
• When: Monday evenings 6:30pm - 8:00pm (following the school calendar)
  **Please see the Parish Online Calendar for the Most Updated Schedule. Events and Canceleations**

What are Youth Ministry Nights?

Our Youth Ministry Nights (YMN) consist of games and snacks, followed by a short faith message. Then the teens form small groups to talk about that topic in a safe, honest, authentic way with their peers.

This is a highlight of the night, to hear from peers about the faith, to share doubts and questions and to be lifted up and encouraged in their faith in God, all guided by an adult core team member. Then we go to the chapel for a short prayer service and end with an awesome dinner!

We also make sure to include social nights once a month. Social Nights may include: Movie Nights, Camp Fires, Holiday Parties, Trips/Teen Outings like GetAir, Retreats, Service Opportunities and more...

For information, please reach out to Brittany Wilcox: bwilcox@syrdio.org

Father Hage, our pastor, has invited Father Joe Salerno, our pastor emeritus, to celebrate First Friday Masses 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.

All are welcome!

“Let the people come and I will bless them.” – Our Lady of Fatima

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 3:00pm (St. Joseph/St. Patrick Church, 702 Columbia St. Utica, NY 13501).

Free Rosaries & Scapulars.

• Confession begin at 1:30pm
• Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 2:45pm

The Fatima Center from Buffalo, NY will be present with us.

• Healing Relic glove of St. Padre Pio is here from Italy to bless everyone!
• Guest Speaker: Rev. Pwel Zmija.
• With Sincere Gratitude and In Loving Memory of: Anna Marie Piacentino.

To Place an ad in our program booklet or for more information Family Rosary Crusade: PO Box 4272 Utica, NY 13504 (315) 292-2663.

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 Barbara Falzarine at (315) 735-5534.

Every October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month.

The First Sunday in October, October 6th, is designated as Respect Life Sunday.

As Catholics, we are called to welcome, care for and protect God’s gift of human life. May we each faithfully contribute to a culture of life through selfless and sacrificial, Christ-like love.

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 1:00pm.

• Guest Homilist: Fr. Pawel Zmija.
• Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. All are Welcome.
• Parking available at the Syracuse Academy of Science (Pull up to gate and gate will open).

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
927 Park Ave. Syracuse, NY 13204. (3115) 422-2343
Live-stream at www.sacredheartbasilicasyr.org

The Annual Red Mass for Lawyers, Judges and Elected Officials of the Mohawk Valley will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 12:10pm at Historic Old St. John’s Church in Utica.

Bishop Douglas J. Lucia, Bishop of Syracuse will preside.

The Red Mass is offered each October for all members of the legal profession, regardless of religious affiliation. It marks the opening of the judicial year and requests the guidance of the Holiday Spirit in the administration of justice.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Snyder Fortino Esq. at (315) 404-7411.

Our Lady of the Rosary campus will host an annual Candlelight Rosary Procession in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Father Hage will be leading this year’s Rosary Procession on Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30pm on the vigil of Our Lady’s feast day.

The procession will begin in the church and then move to our beautiful outdoor Marian shrine (weather permitting). Please bring your own rosary beads.

A warm welcome to our new Catechetical Leader Jill Grise! Jill will serve as Catechetical Leader for Grades K thru 6.

Jill served as the catechist at St. Pauls’s Church in Whitesboro for the past 6 years. Recently completing the Formation for Ministry Program, she was commissioned this past weekend by Bishop Lucia to serve as Lay Ecclesial Minister in Catechetical Ministry.

Jill works for Central NY Cardiology and in her spare time she enjoys traveling, knitting and cheering on the Buffalo Bills!
Welcome Jill!

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

• September 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.).

The 14th Annual Catholic Women’s Conference will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the On Center in Syracuse, NY.

This year’s theme, “Ite, Missa Est: You are Sent” will inspire and empower women to embrace their calling to share Christ’s love in the world. Among this year’s speakers are Sister Deirdre Byrne, a retired US Army Colonel and Fr. Daniel Reehill a former Wall Street Banker turned priest.

Women are encouraged register on line at www.SyracuseCatholicWomen.org.

Registration forms will also be available in the back of church.

Free Busing from the Eastern Region to Syracuse Catholic Women's Conference on October 26th.

A grant provided by The Good News Foundation has enabled the Women's Commission to provide charter busing for 55 ladies. Pick-up time is 6:15am at Our Lady of Lourdes parking lot in front of Seton Center near Sunset Ave, 2222 Genesee St. Departure from the Syracuse OnCenter is at 4:15 pm.

To register, please contact Diane Schrantz: (315) 723.0383 (call, text) or dlsstuff2010@yahoo.com, Seating is first come first served. To register for the Conference, please visit: www.syracysecatholicwomen.org.

All Saints/All Souls: Mass of Remembrance

Please join us on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 5:30pm on our Lourdes Campus for a Mass of Remembrance for all parishioners who have died in the past year.

Families will be invited to light a votive candle in honor of their deceased loved ones at this Solemn Mass.

If you would like a loved one remembered at this Mass that died in the past year, please contact our Parish Office at (315) 724-3155 no later than September 30th.

Please leave the name of your loved one and the number of people that will be attending the Mass. Thank you.