IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8th

12:10 pm

ST. MARY'S

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Advent Reflections 2021

Advent is a season of going together. Like Mary & Joseph traveling among the crowds to Bethlehem, we, too, are eagerly anticipating the coming of Christ. 

 Journey together with other Catholic Christian throughout the diocese as "We Wait in Joyful Hope" by receiving a daily inspirational message, right to your inbox. Hear the voices of many people who have experienced peace and strength, even when the waiting was long or difficult. Be encouraged by the stories of those who look  to the future with joyful hope.

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WORLD MARRIAGE DAY

The 39th Annual World Marriage Day will be celebrated on February 13, 2022 at 2 pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Syracuse.

The Most Reverend Douglas J. Lucia will celebrate Mass  and invite all couples in attendance to renew their commitment to Holy Matrimony. He will specially honor couples who  will celebrate their 25th, 50th, and beyond 50th anniversary in 2022.

If celebrating your 25th, 50th, or 50+ anniversary in 2022, please contact the parish office at      607-775-0086 to receive a special invitation from Bishop Lucia.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2022

2:00 PM

CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

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FAMILY FAITH FORMATION 

ST. MARY’S / ST. JOSEPH, SS

Next family meeting—December 12th at 11 am—12:30 in church hall

ST. JOSEPH, DEPOSIT

· Classes Sunday 9:30 am—10:35 am

OUR LADY OF LOURDES

· Classes will meet in the new hall after 9 am Mass

                                      Building Faith At Home                                    

www.syracusedioceses.org/offices/faith-formation/building-faith-home

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PILGRIMAGE FOR LIFE YOUTH TRIP

WE WANT OUR YOUTH TO EXPERIENCE THE PILGRIMAGE FOR LIFE YOUTH TRIP

AND WE WILL PAY YOUR WAY!

The Catholic Communities of Eastern Broome invite  4 of our youth to participate in this wonderful event!   .

If interested please contact the office at 607-775-0086.

The Pilgrimage for Life youth trip to Washington, D.C. will be held Wednesday, January 19th— Friday, January 21st. This is open to youth in grades 7-12.

Registration is now open for the Syracuse Diocese Pilgrimage for Life youth trip to Washington, D.C. which will be held Wednesday, January 19th—Friday, January 21st.

On this powerful 3-day experience, participants will travel to Washington D.C., attend Mass with Bishop Lucia, enjoy a guided walking tour of the monuments, see the Smithsonian Museums, join an evening Youth Rally  with Sr. Josephine Garret, CSFN  and music by Dave Moore, and of course, participate in the National March for Life. This is open to youth in grades 7-12. 

For more information or to register visit www.syracusediocese.org

or call Marie Gibbons, Program Coordinator
315-414-7139 

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SYNOD

COMMUNION—PARTICIPATION—MISSION

Our Listening Session is scheduled for 

Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 6:30 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes.

Pope Francis has called for a World Synod of Bishops on “Synodality,” to be held at the Vatican in October 2023. In response to this call, and in conjunction with preparation for that World Synod of Bishops, the Diocese of Syracuse will hold a Diocesan Synod in the Spring of 2024. The word “synod” means “a gathering”, but it is much more than a single  meeting. The Holy Father has indicated that a synod is a process, not a single event. Another way of defining the word “synod” is “a process of journeying together to seek the will of the Holy Spirit for the Church.” He has indicated that he wishes the entire People of God to be engaged in this process, to be consulted. “… the purpose of the Synod… is not to produce documents, but “to plant dreams, draw forth prophecies and visions, allow hope to flourish, inspire trust, bind up wounds, weave together relationships, awaken a dawn of hope, learn from one another and create a bright resourcefulness that will enlighten minds, warm hearts, give strength to our hands.”

Synodality is thus a way of being Church, a way of journeying together in communion, through participation, in mission to live the good news of Christ.

Visit www.syracusediocese.org for more information

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HOPE APPEAL 2021

“YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH”

        Hope Appeal has begun and will conclude December 31, 2021.

 Together, when we pledge our gift to the Annual HOPE Appeal, we are giving thanks to Christ for the innumerable gifts we’ve been given and helping our friends and neighbors who benefit each year from the diocesan good works funded through our annual appeal.

We ask all parishioners to contribute to this year’s HOPE Appeal.

If we all give, we will easily meet our  HOPE Appeal goals which our parishes share of the support for HOPE Appeal-funded ministries, programs, and services. If we exceed our target, 100 percent of the excess will be returned directly to our parish. However, if we do not meet this goal, the shortfall will be taken from our general fund.Your gift, no matter the size, whether it is a pledge or a one-time gift, is important.

If you have already returned your HOPE Appeal pledge card— THANK YOU! If you are still prayerfully considering your HOPE pledge, you may bring your completed pledge card to Mass next weekend or drop  it by the parish office. You may also pledge your gift to our parish’s campaign online at www.syrdio.org.

With your help, we can assure the continued support of many important programs that help thousands in our diocese each year.; education for our children, college and seminary students, evangelization, Catholic Charities services, and more.

2021 Hope Appeal Goals

St. Mary’s— $13,673.99 - Donations as of 11/24/2021 - $12,170

Our Lady of Lourdes  - $6,585.20 - Donations as of 11/24/2021 - $6,010

St. Joseph’s Deposit— $4,644.85 - Donations as of 11/24/2021 - $2,050

St. Joseph’s Sanataria Springs—$5,546.64 - Donations as of 11/24/2021 - $8,078

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