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Thursday, February 6, 2025

From The Desk of the Pastor

Thursday, February 6, 2025

This weekend we celebrate World Marriage Day! Let’s take time to pray for spouses and marriages. Spouses do something special for each other this weekend to show your gratitude for one another’s YES! Children do something to thank or honor your parents or married couples you look up to. May God bless, protect, and strengthen all marriages! On this World Marriage Day, we thank our heavenly Father for the gift and blessing of marriage and the family.

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First Fridays with Father Joe!

Thursday, August 29, 2024

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!

Pasta with The Padres!

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Parish Family Pasta Dinner:
Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 4:30pm - 7:00pm

$15 per Adult
$10 for Children 5-12
(Under 5 Free)

Sponsored by the Parish Men’s Club

World Marriage Day

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

On Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception the Most Reverand Douglas J. Lucia will welcome couples married 25 or more years.

This is a joyous occasion for everyone to celebrate so many years of marriage.

We are so happy to join in wishing members of Mary, Mother of Our Savior who will be attending this joyful event:

  • James and Mary Jo Toomey - 52 years
  • Frank and Vinicia DeFazio - 51 years
  • Edward and Sandra Rooney - 67 years

May God Bless you and all of our parishioners who are celebrating long and happy marriages.

Healing Mass in Honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Please save-the-date for our first annual healing Mass in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on Tuesday, February 11th at 5:30pm at Lourdes.

February 11th is our parish’s patronal feast day, and Father Hage would like to honor Our Lady of Lourdes by celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the intention of the spiritual and physical healing of the members of our parish family.

This special Mass will include a Marian candlelight procession, and will be evocative of the Marian procession that takes place at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. All are welcome to attend this celebration.

Project Compassion

Thursday, January 30, 2025

The Good News Center will be hosting a free workshop on Tuesday, February 11th from 7:00 - 9:00pm.

Project Compassion, provides a series of videos from experts to guide patients and their families through the end-of-life process.

Presented by Father Charles Vavonese, project director and co-founder, the workshop will discuss “End of Life Medical Moral Issues.”

One hundred years ago, most people died of infectious diseases such as pneumonia; today due to advance in medical technology, most people die of chronic diseases. While medical technology has extended our lives, it has also presented us with several moral and medical dilemmas. The mission of the workshop is to provide spiritual and emotional guidance to patients and their families.

Please register by February 4th by calling (315) 735-6210.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Winter Adult Catechesis Series

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Doug and Sheila Ambrose will be leading our parish family through a four week Adult Catechesis Series.

They will meet every Wednesday during the month of February from 6:45pm until 8:00pm in the Seton Center (February 12th, February 19th, February 26th).

"Walk through the Liturgy of the Mass” with Bishop Barron and you'll be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ.

See how the Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from his people, the Church, and, most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist.

The Mass will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life.

Blanket Drive

Thursday, February 6, 2025

During the weekend of February 15th and 16th we will be holding our annual Blanket Drive to support the Thea Bowman House.

Thea Bowman generously extends these blankets into the community as well to people in need of warmth. The blankets can be any size and they need to be new ones. People of all ages will be receiving these blankets so enjoy picking them out!

Events and Devotions

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Thursday, February 6th

  • 8:45am, Novena to Our Lady of the Mir. Medal at Rosary
  • 6:30pm, Young Adult Ministry at DePaul Room
  • 7:00pm Church Choir Rehearsal at Lourdes

Friday, February 7th

  • 8:15am, First Fridays w/Fr. Joe at Seton Center

Saturday, February 8th

  • 11:00am, AA at Seton Center
  • 3:00pm until 3:45pm, Confessions at Lourdes
  • 4:30pm-7:00pm, “Pasta with the Padres” Dinner at NDE

Sunday, February 9th, Donut Sunday!

  • 9:15am, Family Life Catechesis at NDE
  • 11:45am, Lennon Family Baptism
  • 12:00pm, OCIA at Seton Center
  • 6:00pm, Utica Newman Outreach at Rosary

Monday, February 10th

  • 8:45am, Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes at Lourdes
  • 6:30pm, Youth Ministry Night at Seton Center

Tuesday, February 11th, Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

  • 5:30pm, Healing Mass in Honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes at Lourdes

Wednesday, February 12th

  • 12:30pm, Catholic Women’s Club at Seton Center
  • 5:15pm, Holy Hour w/Vespers at Lourdes
  • 5:30pm until 6:30pm, Confessions at Lourdes
  • 6:45pm, Winter Adult Catechesis at Seton Center
  • 6:30pm, Ignite Men’s Conference Parish Captain Meeting at Lawler Hall

Thursday, February 13th

  • 8:45am, Novena to Our Lady of the Mir. Medal at Rosary
  • 7:00pm Catholic Men’s Club at Seton Center
  • 7:00pm Church Choir Rehearsal at Lourdes

Saturday, February 15th

  • 11:00am, AA at Seton Center
  • 3:00pm until 3:45pm, Confessions at Lourdes

Catholic Women’s Club

Thursday, February 6, 2025

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 the Parish Office.

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.

2025 Consumed

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Inviting high-schoolers into a life-changing encounter with Christ!

High-schoolers entering 9th graders to 2025 grads.

  • When: Summer 2025! Friday July 11th - Sunday July 13th.
  • Where: Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio.
  • What: Join youth from the diocese for a life-changing weekend!
    Experience hundreds of young people coming together to draw closer to Christ and renew their faith. The weekend is packed with engaging sessions, concerts, prayer, and opportunities to encounter Christ!
  • How: Email bwilcox@syrdio.org and join us for an informational meeting February 3rd 7:45pm (end of Youth Ministry Night).

$295 (fundraising opportunities) included: bus, meats, dorm loding, 3-4 T-shirts, priceless memories.


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Catholic Leadership Institute

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Parish Survey

Mary, Mother of Our Savior (MMOOS) is on a journey to know, love, and serve Christ in our parish community. Together we must embrace Christ’s vision for missionary discipleship so our parish can thrive and be a place for others to grow together in faith.

The very first step in this process involves assessing our greatest strengths and opportunities, and that is where the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) comes in! The DMI is an important survey tool that invites you to reflect on your discipleship journey here at MMOOS.

The Disciple Maker Index is designed to:

  • Invite parishioners to reflect on their journey of discipleship.
  • Enable parish leadership to make data-driven decisions.
  • Help parishioners grow in their faith.

The 10–15-minute survey can be accessed through an online link starting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, and will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and enable you to provide your perspective on our parish’s efforts to help you grow in relationship with Christ.

All responses will be confidential, and the parish will only receive information about the community as a whole. We will share the link with you a bit closer to the launch of the survey. Paper surveys will also be available for those who do not have the ability to complete the survey online. Together we must embrace Christ’s vision for missionary discipleship so our parish can thrive and be a place for all to grow together in faith.

Thank you for helping with this important project and please continue to pray for this intention and for the growth and protection of our parish.

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

Totus Tuus Summer Program

Friday, January 10, 2025

Mary, Mother of our Savior, Utica: July 20 – 25, 2025.

Totus Tuus is a summer Catholic youth program unlike any other! Totus Tuus is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through evangelization, discipleship, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. This week-long program is held at multiple parishes across the Diocese throughout the summer. Young adult missionaries guide the children and teens to an encounter with Christ by authentically living out the Catholic faith.

Teens: Evening Program

  • Sunday, July 20th – Thursday, July 24th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
  • $25.00 per youth.
  • Open to children going into 7th through 12th grade in the 2025 – 2026 academic year.

Children: Day Program

  • Monday, July 21st – Friday, July 25th from 9:00am – 3:00pm.
  • $55.00 per child; maximum of $110.00 per family.
  • Open to children going into 1st through 6th grade in the 2025 -2026 academic year.

Sanctuary Memorials

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Monthly Memorials for February

  • The gift of Bread has been given in memory of the Deceased Members of the Bullock Family by Family
  • The gift of Wine has been given in memory of Bob Jakubowksi by Wife Barb
  • The gift of Candles has been given in memory of Officer Joseph D. Corr 19th Anniv. by Family
  • Sanctuary Lamps for the week of February 8th- 14th in memory of Elizabeth Protosow by Loving Family

New Online Giving Platform

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Dear Parish Family,

We are pleased to announce that as of December, Online Giving is available for you to make contributions to the church. This option makes use of current technology and security standards, and allows you to easily setup recurring contributions. It also enables our church to take advantage of new tools to become more efficient.

Online Giving Parishioner Benefits

  • Secure and confidential. No need to share payment information with the church office.
  • Efficient. Set up direct withdrawals from your checking, savings account or a credit card.
  • Simple. Start, stop and change your contributions at any time.
  • Convenient. No need to write a check or have cash available.

Our previous online giving platform, WeShare by Ministry Brands, has been a success, with over 180 households using it to support our parish. We feel, however, that it is now time to change vendors to one that better meets our needs. Effective December 2024, we will be using Online Giving, from Our Sunday Visitor, as our electronic offertory vendor.

Considerable thought and analysis have gone into this decision; our reasons for the change are:

  • Better Pricing
  • More effective data interface and back office support
  • Our Sunday Visitor is an established Catholic support service (www.osv.com)
  • Flexibility in payment options

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 here

God Bless,
Father Jason C. Hage, Pastor
Online Giving is provided by Our Sunday Visitor, a Catholic not-for-profit organization serving parishes for more than 100 years.

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Young Adult Ministry!

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Youth Ministry Event - Save The Date

Join in the fun on Monday, February 17th to the Destiny Mall in Syracuse along with teens from the Spirit of Hope Catholic Community from Oneida, NY.

This event is for all teens in 7th - 12 grade. Cost is $25 per teen and teens must be transported to St. Helena’s Church in Sherrill by 10:45am to meet the bus taking them to Destiny.

Any questions must be directed to bwilcox@syrdio.org.

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

Vocations Corner +

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 9, 2025

“Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men...they left everything and followed him.”

Jesus calms the fears of those he called to follow him. Do you believe you are called to follow Him as a deacon, priest, or religious brother or sister but feel afraid to ask.

Listen to the words of Jesus, “do not be afraid,” and reach out to the Vocation Office via email: vocations@syrdio.org and follow us on Instagrams at vocationssyracuse.

Notre Dame School +

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Be a part of something Special!

Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

  • Notre Dame CSW Opening Mass
    Monday, January 27th
    9:15am at Lourdes
    This Mass is Open to the Public
  • Notre Dame Catholic Schools Expo
    Thursday, January 30th
    6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School
    2 Notre Dame Lane - Utica

Come see all that Notre Dame Schools have to offer!
Performances by our Notre Dame Elementary Choir, Notre Dame Jr/Sr Band, NJROTC Drill Teams, Girls Varsity Cheerleading, Blue and Gold Players and student art displays. Tours will be available.

14th Annual Raffle Chance to Win $100,000!

Additional Cash prizes and more! Tickets are $100 on sale at Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School.

Call 315-724-5118 ext 26.
Visit www.NotreDameUtica.org for more information

Raffle Drawing is Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Pray For... +

Thursday, January 30, 2025

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, 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, Linda S., Tim Kelly, Gavin Jerzak, Fred Abounader, Louann Swire, Don Kratzenberg, Paula Mika, Marie Dotsey