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- Important Mass Time Update
- Bible Study
- Blue Truck Car Show at Chanatry's Plaza
- Vocational Synthesis Year
- Catholic University Of America
- Pontifical Mission Weekend Follow-Up
- Events and Devotions
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From The Desk of the Pastor
Thursday, August 28, 2025

Dear Parish Family,
Last week, I shared my gratitude for your support as we completed our first year of Family Life Catechesis here at Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish. Today, I would like to share more about the program that will guide us in the year ahead and why this shift in faith formation is so vital in our time.
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Labor Day
Thursday, August 28, 2025
First Fridays with Father Joe!
Thursday, August 28, 2025

Father Joe Salerno, our pastor emeritus, will be celebrating First Friday Mass at Lourdes on Friday, September 5th at 8:15am.
These Masses will now take place in the main church at Lourdes to accommodate the new daily Mass schedule.
Following the Mass, the group will move to the DePaul Room for a light breakfast where Fr. Joe will deliver a brief retreat talk for participants.
Honor and Remember
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Faith Formation Registration
Thursday, August 14, 2025

Registration for the 2025-2026 Faith Formation Program is open and accepting applications. We will also be offering a new program for the youngest members of our parish in Pre-kindergarten classes. Please follow the instructions below to access the online registration form.
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You will be able to enroll all children in your family using one registration form.
If you child is in grades 2 OR 10 and was NOT baptized at Our Lady of Lourdes or Our Lady of the Rosary, please take a picture of his/her Baptismal certificate and email to: mmoosfaithformation@syrdio.org.
Important Mass Time Update
Thursday, August 21, 2025

- Beginning **Sunday, September 21st** (Catechetical Sunday)
- The **8:30am Sunday Mass** will now be celebrated at **8:15am**
Why the change?
Our families and catechists have asked for
a little extra time on Sunday mornings to
be with their children for our **Family Life Catechesis program.**
This gentle shift allows us to better serve our families and to pass on the faith to the next generation of Catholics in the Utica area.
We know this may be an adjustment for parishioners not directly involved in Family Life Catechesis, and we are deeply grateful for your flexibility and support.
Your willingness to embrace this new time is a powerful way to encourage our families, strengthen our parish community, and help form disciples for years to come.
Please mark your calendars for Sunday, September 21st!
Bible Study
Thursday, August 14, 2025

Our Parochial Vicar, Fr. Pawel has offered to lead our parish in a four-week Bible Study beginning on Wednesday, September 3rd at 9:00am and continuing on September 10th, September 17th and September 24th.
We are so excited about this opportunity. Fr. Pawel will guide us through the Book of Revelation, which is well -known for its apocalyptic and prophetic themes. Join Father Pawel on Wednesdays in the Seton Center following the 8:15am daily Mass at Lourdes.
Coffee and donuts will be served! All are welcome!
Blue Truck Car Show at Chanatry's Plaza
Thursday, August 21, 2025

Join Us On Thursday, September 4, 2025 at The Chanatry’s Plaza in South Utica from 5:00pm – 7:30pm.
All proceeds from this show will support the programs and projects of the Mary, Mother of our Savior Men’s Club.
See You There!!
Free Tastings, UR Main SQ Ueeze Food Truck, Plaza Specials, Live Music by Marcus Larabee, Family Friendly.
Vocational Synthesis Year
Thursday, August 28, 2025

Our pastor, Father Hage, has been appointed by Bishop Lucia as Diocesan Delegate for the new Vocational Synthesis Year instituted by Pope Francis for all diocesan seminarians studying for the priesthood. He will be receiving a Certificate in Pastoral Supervision for Missionary Discipleship through The Seminary Formation Council of the United States. This Certificate will prepare Father Hage to serve as a mentor and coach for young men approaching ordination to the priesthood. Father Hage will serve as the Bishop’s delegate while remaining the Pastor of Mary Mother of Our Savior Parish.
The fourth module for Father Hage’s accreditation program will take place this week from Monday, September 1st until Friday, September 5th in Chicago.
Our parochial vicar, Father Pawel Zmija, will be on call for any pastoral emergencies.
Catholic University Of America
Thursday, August 28, 2025

During the weekend of September 7th and 8th a Special Collection will be taken for the Catholic University of America.
For more than 130 years, the Catholic University has been teaching in the name of the church. The mission of the University is to render service in the United States as a intellectual center of the highest quality where every dimension of truth, natural and revealed, can be examined with competent expertise.
Thank you for your support. this outstanding institution.
Pontifical Mission Weekend Follow-Up
Thursday, August 21, 2025

During the weekend of August 2nd and 3rd we were blessed to have sister Anisia Muthoni, a Little Sister of St. Francis, talk to us about the works of her mission in Kenya.
So many children have benefited from the hard work of this mission. Once again, our parish has opened its hearts and we have collected over $7,565 to date!
Sister Anisia sends her most grateful thank you to all of us!
Events and Devotions
Thursday, August 28, 2025

Thursday, August 28th, Annual Summer Bazaar
- 4:00pm until 10:00pm, Bazaar at Lourdes
Friday, August 29th, Annual Summer Bazaar
- 4:00pm until 10:00pm, Bazaar at Lourdes
Saturday, August 30th, Annual Summer Bazaar
- 11:00am, AA Meeting at Seton Center
- 12:00pm until 10:00pm, Bazaar at Lourdes
- 3:00pm until 3:45pm, Confessions at Lourdes
- 5:15pm, Wedding Rehearsal at Lourdes
Sunday, August 31st
- 11:45am, Baptism at Lourdes
- 1:00pm, Bowerman/Snyder Wedding at Lourdes
- 6:00pm, Utica Newman Outreach at Rosary
Monday, September 1st, Parish Office Closed
- 8:45am, Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes at Lourdes
Tuesday, September 2nd
- 8:45am, Novena to Our Lady of the Mir. Medal at Rosary
Wednesday, September 3rd
- 9:00am, Parish Bible Study at Seton Center
- 5:15pm, Holy Hour w/Vespers at Lourdes
- 5:30pm until 6:30pm, Confessions at Lourdes
- 6:00pm, Hope & Gratitude Celebration for HOPE Appeal at St. John’s, New Hartford
Thursday, September 4th
- 5:00pm, Blue Truck Car Show at Chanatry’s Plaza
- 6:30pm,Young Adult Ministry at Seton Center
- 7:00pm, Church Choir Practice at Lourdes
Friday, September 5th
- 8:15am, First Friday Mass at Lourdes (main church)
- 8:45am, First Friday’s w/Fr. Joe at Seton Center
Saturday, September 6th
- 11:00am, AA Meeting at Seton Center
- 11:00am, Dygert/Maphia Wedding at Rosary
- 3:00pm until 3:45pm, Confessions at Lourdes
Father Joe Salerno: Golf Classic
Thursday, July 24, 2025

September 21, 2025
- Stonebridge Golf & C.C.
- Captain & Crew Format/$100.00per person
- Dinner only: $30.00 per person
- Shotgun start 12:00/Dinner to Follow
Reservation/Info:
Mike Forsythe: mike@cnyapparel.com | (315) 534-9466
ED Gunn: egunn077@gmail.com | (315) 749-5122
Hosted by The Mary, Mother of our Savior Men’s Club.
Sanctuary Memorials
Thursday, August 28, 2025

Monthly Memorials for September
- The gift of Bread has been given in memory of Bernard Carlone by Family
- The gift of Candles has been given in memory of Jack Cahill by Carol and Family
- The gift of Wine has been given in memory of Eugene F. Becker II by Nancy Becker
Vocations Corner +
Thursday, August 21, 2025

The first reading from the prophet Isaiah say that God will take as priests and Levites people who were fugitives so His own glory may shine through them. Don’t let past mistakes hinder you from pursuing God’s call.
If you believe He is calling you to the priesthood, diaconate or religious life, reach out to the Vocation Office via email: vocations@syrdiol.org and follow us on Instagram vocationssyracuse.
The Cyrenian Way +
Thursday, August 29, 2024

Catholic Young Professionals: The Cyrenian Way
First Thursdays at 6:30pm Monthly
Mary Mother of Our Savior Parish
Seton Center – 2 Barton Ave, Utica.
Food, Fellowship, Prayer & Discussion
As St. Simon of Cyrene accompanied Jesus, young professionals are invited to go deeper in their faith and learn the art of accompaniment. All are welcome to this young adult gathering.
Utica Newman Catholic Outreach +
Thursday, August 29, 2024

Sunday at 5:00 Mass (Our Lady of the Rosary, 1736 Burrstone Road, Utica).
For Registered College Students | Utica Area
Questions? Contact Campus Minister, Pat Gillick at uticanewmanoutreach@syrdion.org
Like us on Instagram @uticanewmanoutreach
Online Giving Opportunity +
Friday, May 2, 2025

We are pleased to announce that as of this month, Online Giving is available for you to make contributions to our parish. Online Giving is intended to be a convenient tool for you to use, and we strongly support both Online Giving and Offering Envelopes for contributions to the parish. Online Giving is the electronic way to participate in weekly offertory.
To access the online giving link for our parish’s weekly offertory, please visit Website.
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Notre Dame School +
Thursday, July 24, 2025

Be a part of something Special!
Has The Following Openings Beginning This Fall
- Assistant Principal
- Earth Science Teacher
- Biology Teacher
For more information visit : notredameutica.org/about/employment
Send resume and cover letter to Rick Hensel, Principal rhensel@syrdio.org
Pray For... +
Thursday, August 7, 2025

If you would like to add a name, please call the Office at (315) 724-3155.
Please pray for:
Arabella Zastrow, Laura B., 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., 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. , , William Latour, James T. Kane, Beverly Kane, Mary D., Nicole S., Genevieve, Krista M., Patricia Spost, Annette Woroszylo, Josephine Gargash, Joanne G., Steve Getz, James Carroll, Kevin Bedford, Lorraine T., John Baker, Greg Tietje, Mary Alice Hebert, Annette Dempsey, Melissa E, Tim Kelly, Gavin Jerzak, Fred Abounader, Louann Swire, Don Kratzenberg, Paula Mika, Sarah Grogan and family, Marilyn Slivinski, Alfred Combellack, Judith Combellack, Anthony Perrone, Bernie Solan, Greig Cardillo, Joe Carney, Tim K., Zachary Wing.