Dear Parishioners, 

This week is a momentous time for our church as our worldwide synod begins on Wednesday, October 4th in Rome. 

All of us have had input into the Synod through our listening session held in May 2022. Now representatives from throughout the world will gather together to reflect, listen and discern the future direction of our worldwide Catholic Church. This October is part one and the group will gather again in October 2024. I invite you to pray for those who have gathered and for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Below is the prayer that was prayed before every meeting of Vatican Council II.

We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name.

With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts;

Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it.

We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder.

Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions.

Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right.

All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever.

Amen.

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WELCOME BACK!

It’s not too late to register your child!

School has begun and Faith Formation is beginning in our parishes!

CLASSES START THIS WEEKEND, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1st

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Classes Start—Sunday, October 1st

St. Joseph’s Deposit

Classes Start - Sunday, October 1st

**St. Mary's / SS next class is Sunday, October 15th**

We look forward to the start of the new year.

      Registration forms are available in the church vestibule.

Please complete the form and return it to the parish office.

If you have any questions, please call the parish office at 607-775-0086.    

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INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?

There will be an information session for anyone interested in knowing more about becoming Catholic on Wednesday, October 4th at 7:00 pm at the parish office at St. Mary’s in Kirkwood.

 No commitment is required. Everyone is welcome!

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Hope Appeal 2023 

“YOU STRENGTHEN THE FABRIC OF OUR FAITH”

Hope Appeal has begun and will conclude December 31, 2023.

2023 Hope Appeal Goals

St. Mary’s - $14,071

   Our Lady of Lourdes - $6,776

    St. Joseph’s Deposit - $4,780            

St. Joseph’s Sanataria Springs - $5,708

We are inspired by the many individuals and families whose lives are touched through the programs and ministries supported by the HOPE Appeal.

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 prayerfully consider contributing to this year’s HOPE Appeal. You may have already received a pledge card in the mail. Pledge cards are also available at all entrances to the church.

You can also donate online at syracusediocese.org.

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SAFE ENVIRONMENT CERTIFICATION TRAINING SESSION

The Churches of Eastern Broome will be holding a Safe Environment Certification training session on Thursday, October 26th from 6:30 pm—8 pm       at St. Mary’s Parish Hall.

You can register online at syracusediocese.org/safe-environment/initial-training-for-adults

If you have any questions please contact Jacqueline Bressette at 315-409-5648 or email at jbressette@syrdio.org

SAFE ENVIRONMENT

INITIAL CERTIFICATION TRAINING

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023

6:30—8 pm

ST. MARY’S KIRKWOOD, PARISH HALL

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