St. Francis Ministry – 2025 Mission Appeal We wish to express heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed so generously to this year’s Mission Appeal on behalf of St. Francis Ministry. Your charitable response and prayerful support make a real difference in the lives of those served by this important missionary outreach.

Sister Anisia recently wrote the following note to share her deep appreciation with our parish community:

I am writing to let you know we received a check from the Diocese with reverence to the 2025 Mission Appeal that I did in your Parish on behalf of St. Francis Ministry. I was thrilled at the giving heart of your Parishioners. I cannot thank them enough for their overwhelming generosity. Thank you friends and thank you for your gifts from the heart. God bless you with more than you can imagine. I see this as a result of the seed that you have planted in them. God bless you Father Jason. You are amazing. Deep in my heart I am very grateful to you for everything you did to make me feel so much at home. Thank you for your immeasurable hospitality, the special dinner and the accommodation.

God bless you and all yours. Hold you on the Palm of His Hands and continue to walk with you side by side in all you do in His Mission through love, care and support for His people. You and all yours will continue to be in our prayers. God’s love and prayers.

– Sr. Anisia Muthoni, St. Francis Ministry

Let us continue to keep Sister Anisia and the St. Francis Ministry in our prayers as they carry the light of Christ to those most in need around the world.

Calling All Future Altar Servers!

New Altar Server Training – Sunday, November 23rd at Immediately following the 10:30 AM Mass (Training will last approximately 30 minutes.)

All children in Grades 2–Grades 12 are invited to consider joining our Parish Altar Server Corps!

Serving at the Lord’s altar is a beautiful way for our young people to grow closer to Christ, to learn the joy of serving others, and to take an active role in the life of our parish. This short, 30-minute training will introduce new servers to the meaning of this special ministry and the basics of how to assist at Mass with reverence and confidence. Parents are encouraged to attend.

As a special thank you, all active altar servers and their families will be invited to our Annual Altar Server Appreciation Event at the Utica Memorial Auditorium later this year!

Come and see what it means to serve God at His altar. For questions or to RSVP, please contact the Office.

Honoring Our Parish Altar Servers

This Sunday at the 10:30am Mass

This weekend, our parish joins the Diocese of Syracuse in celebrating the faithful service of our altar servers the young people who assist the priest at the altar and help lead our community in worship each week. Serving at the Lord’s altar is a tremendous privilege.

It gives our young people a chance to grow closer to Christ in the Eucharist, to develop reverence and responsibility, and to experience firsthand the beauty of the Church’s liturgy. Many priests trace the beginnings of their vocation to the time they first served at the altar. That is why it is so important that we honor and encourage our altar servers!

Their ministry not only enriches our parish’s prayer life it also helps to form the next generation of faithful disciples and future Church leaders. Please join us at the 10:30am Mass as we give thanks for our altar servers and ask God’s blessing upon them.

Each will receive a special Altar Server Pin and prayer card featuring St. Carlo Acutis, patron of this year’s diocesan celebration, who reminds us: “The Eucharist is the highway to heaven.”

Let us continue to support and pray for our young people who serve so faithfully at the Lord’s altar!

Each year, the HOPE Appeal unites Catholics across our diocese in love and service to those most in need. Your gift helps feed hungry families, resettle refugees, form our youth in the faith, support campus ministry, and educate our future priests.

When you give to the HOPE Appeal, you’re not just supporting diocesan ministries you’re strengthening our own parish here at Mary, Mother of Our Savior. Every dollar raised beyond our parish goal comes directly back to us to support our local ministries and outreach.

If each household prayerfully considers a gift of $250 about 68¢ a day or $20 a month we can easily reach our goal and continue to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Please make your gift today!

Pledge cards are available at the church entrances, or you can give online.

Together, let’s share hope, strengthen our parish, and live the Gospel in love and service!

Monthly Memorials for November

• The gift of Bread has been given in memory of The 55th Wedding Anniversary of Mary and Edward Rogowski by Wife, Mary
• The gift of Candles has been given in memory of David Anken (6th Anniv) by Rose Butler and Ann Anken
• The gift of Wine has been given in memory of Philip N. and Gloria Sciortino by Loving Daugher

First Thursdays at 6:30pm (Seton Center).

All young adults single, engaged, married, or discerning are invited to be part of The Cyrenian Way, a monthly gathering centered on faith, friendship, and accompaniment. Each evening includes food, fellowship, prayer, and honest conversation about living our Catholic faith in today’s world.

Inspired by St. Simon of Cyrene, who helped carry the Cross of Christ, we strive to carry one another in love and hope. Whether you’re new to the area or simply seeking deeper community you belong here.

All are welcome. Bring a friend!

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.

In the second reading we hear Paul say he bears everything so those who are chosen may obtain salvation.

How much are we willing to bear in ministry for the salvation of those around us, and how are we called to bear it?

If it might be as a priest, deacon or religious, reach out to the Vocation Office via email: vocations@syrdiol.org and follow us on Instagram vocationssyracuse.

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.