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- Honoring Father Joe
- Food Collection
- Mr. Cornelius Deep Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate
- Online Masses on Youtube
- April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Safe Environment Training
- Events and Devotions
- Catholic Women’s Club
- The Cyrenian Way
- Utica Newman Catholic Outreach
- Sanctuary Memorials
- Young Adult Ministry!
- 2025 Consumed
- Totus Tuus Summer Program
- New Online Giving Platform
- Vocations Corner
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Statement of Bishop Lucia on the Pope's passing
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Statement of Bishop Douglas J. Lucia of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse on the death of Pope Francis:
As tears sting my eyes, I join the Catholic Church throughout the world mourning the death of our beloved Pope Francis, the 266th Successor of St. Peter, whose true giftedness to the Church of the 21st century will only be seen as we grow in synodality. Along with Bishop Robert J. Cunningham, our Bishop-emeritus, I offer our Diocesan Church’s condolences and deepest sympathies to the Bergoglio Family, to his Jesuit confreres, and to his collaborators in his service to the Universal Church. In the early hours of Easter Monday, in the midst of the Easter Octave, Pope Francis went like the holy women from the empty tomb of Christ – “And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them” (Mt. 28:9).
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Divine Mercy Sunday
Thursday, April 17, 2025
35th Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration
Sunday, April 27th at St Joseph & St Patrick’s Church
- Music & Confessions from 1:30pm until 3:00pm
- Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00pm (Hour of Mercy)
- Guest Speaker is Father James J. Koury, M.T.S
First Fridays with Father Joe!
Thursday, March 27, 2025
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!
Honoring Father Joe
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am
Father Joe Honored for 25 Years of Service to UPD and UFD
Father Joseph Salerno will be honored for his 25 years of service as the Chaplain to the Utica Fire and Police Departments on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am, during the worship service at the Utica International Seventh-Day Adventist Church located at 1134 Herkimer Road, Utica, NY.
The Fire and Police Departments will be honored at well. All are welcome!
Food Collection
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Our monthly collection of food for the Thea Bowman Center will take place the weekend of May 3rd and 4th.
All food items may be left in the back of church for pick up and delivery to Thea Bowman. Thanks as always for the generous support to this very important need within our community.
Mr. Cornelius Deep Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am at Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish, Utica
Join us for a Special Holy Hour for Vacations Friday, May 16th at 5:30pm at Mary, Mother of Our Savior Our Lady of Lourdes (2222 Genesee Street, Utica, NY, 13502.
Cornelius' First Mass Serving as Deacon will be Sunday, May 18th at 10:30am at Mary, Mother of Our Savior.
Livestream: youtube.com/@marymotheruticany
Online Masses on Youtube
Thursday, March 27, 2025
New YouTube Channel
Starting next week, the Our Lady of The Rosary YouTube channel will be retired, and all future Mass livestreams will be on the Mary Mother of Our Savior Parish Utica NY YouTube channel. We ask that any people that are subscribed to the Our Lady of The Rosary YouTube channel subscribe to the Mary Mother of Our Savior Parish Utica NY YouTube channel by going the following link on your computer and clicking “Subscribe”.
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Thursday, April 24, 2025
April is National child Abuse prevention month. It is a time to recognize that every one of us can play a part in promoting the well-being of our children, who are entrusted to us by God. National Child Abuse Prevention Month reminds us of the need to be vigilant about providing a safe environment within the church.
We must all do our part to protect the life and dignity of our children, young people and vulnerable adults to end the ne-glect and about of the innocent.
Safe Environment Training
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Trainings have been set up for anyone needing an initial training. Effective, March 1, 2025, the training is now required for all Liturgical Ministers. We are in the process of also setting up a refresher training which will be announced in the coming month.
Trainings will be held on:
- Wednesday, April 30th at 10:00am at the Seton Center
- Saturday, May 3rd at 10:00am on the Rosary Campus
Anyone interested in the training must register by calling the Diocese Safe Environment Office at (315) 470-1421 or by going to safeenvironment@syrdio.org.
If you have any questions as to whether you have been to this training within the last 5 years, please call our Seton Center Office and we will be happen to assist you.
Events and Devotions
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Thursday, April 24th
- 8:45am, Novena to Our Lady of the Mir. Medal at Rosary
- 11:30am, Christ Child Society at Seton Center
- 7:00pm, Church Choir Rehearsal at Lourdes
Saturday, April 26th
- 11:00am, AA at Seton Center
- 2:30pm, Blessing of the Motorcycles at Lourdes
- 3:00pm until 3:45pm, Confessions at Lourdes
Sunday, April 27th
- 9:15am, First Communion Direct Prep, Parent Meeting at Seton Center Chapel
- 11:45am, Baptisms at Lourdes
- 12:00pm, OCIA at Seton Center
- 6:00pm, Utica Newman Outreach at Rosary
Monday, April 28th
- 8:45am, Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes at Lourdes
- 6:30pm, Youth Ministry Night at Seton Center
- 6:30pm, Baptism Prep at Seton Center
Tuesday, April 29th
- 5:00pm, ND School Board Meeting at NDH
- 6:30pm, Hospitality Comm. Mtg. at Seton Center
Wednesday, April 30th
- 10:00am, Safe Environment Training at Seton Ctr.
- 5:15pm, Holy Hour w/Vespers at Lourdes
- 5:30pm until 6:30pm, Confessions at Lourdes
Thursday, May 1st
- 8:45am, Novena to Our Lady of the Mir. Medal at Rosary
- 6:30pm, Young Adult Ministry at Seton Ctr.
- 7:00pm, Church Choir Rehearsal at Lourdes
Friday, May 2nd
- 8:15am, First Fridays w/Fr. Joe at Seton Center
Saturday, May 3rd
- 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.
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
Sanctuary Memorials
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Monthly Memorials for April
- The gift of Bread has been given in memory of Robert DeRollo by Family
- The gift of Wine has been given in memory of the Vincent & Antoinette Bambino by Son, Michael
- The gift of Candles has been given in memory of Michelle Anken (2nd Anniv) by Rose Butler and Ann Anken
Young Adult Ministry!
Thursday, February 20, 2025
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
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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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.
Questions?
bwilcox@syrdio.org or mmoosfaithformation@syrdio.org
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.
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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Vocations Corner +
Thursday, April 24, 2025
“As the Father sent me, so I send you.”
Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit upon His disciples and sent them out to bring people back to Him, forgiving their sins.
Is He calling you to bring people back to Him as a priest, deacon or religious brother or sister?
If you believe He wants you to do this from religious life, the diaconate or the priesthood, reach out to the Vocation Office via email: vocations@syrdio.org and follow us on Instagram at vocationssyracuse.
Notre Dame School +
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Be a part of something Special!
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, April 24, 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., 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, 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, Tim Kelly, Gavin Jerzak, Fred Abounader, Louann Swire, Don Krat-zenberg, Paula Mika, Sarah Grogan and family, Alfred Combellack, Judith Combellack, Anthony Perrone.