AN UPDATE TO THE ARRIVAL OF
REV. PETER T. AMAYS-AKPALA
Dear Parishioners,
Unfortunately, Fr. Peter’s arrival has been delayed due to immigration red tape. Hopefully in early August we will be welcoming him to the Catholic Communities of Eastern Broome and as a chaplain at UHS hospitals.
While we await his arrival, we will have other priests filling in for weekend liturgies. We will be sure to keep all parishioners updated.
I know that you will welcome Fr. Peter and warmly embrace him as a member of our parish communities. I’m sure that we will be greatly blessed by his priestly ministry and look forward to working with him in meeting the pastoral needs of our parishioners.
His ministry will ensure our continuity as Eucharistic Communities and we will be greatly blessed by his presence.
We pray for his safe travel, arrival and openhearted welcome in our midst.

May we continue to pray for each other, our communities, our nation and our world.
Blessings,
Barbara Kane
Parish Life Director
CALLED BY NAME
The Syracuse Diocese recently began the “Called By Name” program.
This is a program which encourages parishioners to identify anyone who they feel may have a vocation as a priest, deacon or consecrated religious.
One of the most important parts of vocational discernment is when “the call” is seen and recognized by others.
We ask you to prayerfully consider this opportunity to provide encouragement to someone.
Names can be submitted to the parish on a “Called by Name” card.
The parish will then forward the information to the diocesan vocation office who will follow-up.
Called by Name cards are green in color and are available at the church entrances.
Please complete the information and return it to the parish.
Thank you for your input.
ATTENTION ALL SUNDAY MASS VOLUNTEERS AND FAITH FORMATION PARENTS
Necessity of Safe Environment Training

All Liturgical Ministers and parent volunteers, are required to attend Safe Environment TraininG. Participants can register for the following session online at safeenvironment@syrdio.org
· Thursday, August 14, 2025: 1:00 PM at Catholic Charities of Broome County, Binghamton
(Opens on June 30, 2025)
· Tuesday, September 9, 2025: 10:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi, Binghamton
(Opens on July 26, 2025)
If you have any questions, please call the parish office at 607-775-0086.
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES OF EASTERN BROOME
Caregiver respite
Attention Caregivers—Your role is an important one!
Respite care is here to help. Sometimes you may need a break to give you time to run errands, catch up on things or just relax.
We invite you to bring your loved one to a respite program with kind welcoming people who would like to help.
3rd Saturday of the month
Next Session
July 19, 2025—11:00 am – 2:00 pm
St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Kirkwood
Participants will have the opportunity to meet new friendly people. Activities include: sharing memories and life experiences, snack, music, arts and crafts, light chair exercises.
There is no cost. All are welcome! Registration is required.
If you would like more information, or to register, contact Barbara Kane at 607-775-0086 or bkanepld@gmail.com.
The Catholic Communities of Eastern Broome
In 2009, the Catholic Communities of Eastern Broome County were linked together as a Parish Cluster. Consisting of the four parishes of Our Lady of Lourdes in Windsor, St. Joseph's in Deposit, St. Joseph's in Sanitaria Springs and St. Mary's in Kirkwood. The parishes operate under the leadership of a Parish Life Director with sacramental needs provided by retired priests.
For more information please call the parish office at 607-775-0086.
Faith Formation News/Schedule
As our Faith Formation programs come to an end for this year, we would like to thank our families, catechists and parents who worked together to provide the learning for our children.
Their love of the faith and care for our children is inspirational to us all.
We look forward to next year and hope that you all have a wonderful spring and summer.
As always, feel free to contact our parish office if you have any questions.
Please be on the look out beginning in mid-August for Faith Formation news for the 2025-2026 school year.
If you have any questions, please call the parish office at 607-775-0086.
A NOTE ABOUT MASS INTENTIONS
Our church has the beautiful practice of accepting mass intentions. An individual may request a mass to be offered for a certain intention: or example, in thanksgiving, for the intentions of another person (such as a birthday or anniversary), or, as is most common, for the repose of the soul of someone who has died. One must never forget the great spiritual benefit andinfinite graces that flow from the Sacrifice of the Mass. It is a wonderful spiritual gift.
If you would like to request an intention for a mass, simply call the parish office and we will help you schedule a date and time good for you.
The donation is $15.00, but if need be, we can discuss that when you call the office at 775-0086.
Please join us in praying for the sick of our parish communities
Jeff Briggs, Barbara Hagan, Julie Steele, Diane Yonchuk, The Grogan Family, Carolyn Depaolo, Mary Ann Cline, George Whiting, Alana Neer, Kevin Kane, Tom Williams, Janet Brunswick, Beverly Akulis, Joan Puccio, Robert Acquisto, Wanda Chisarick, Jane Daley, Bev Gorman, Lori Decker, Jessica Griffiths, Caesar Siedlecke, Ray Vitiello, Karen Krasowsky, Bill Bennett, Giovanni Depolfi, Jean Aswad, Mary Kramer, Joe Hauptfleisch, Shirley Dennison, Tony Russell, JoAnne Meyer, Joan Covert, Corky Mott, Sarah Henry, Leo & Jan Grippen, Stephanie Davis, Kendra Decker, Jeannie Hurlburt, John & Arlene Dubay, Juliana Widmer,
Celia Santalucia, Ralph Blodgett, Connie Cotter,
Mary Joan Bayer, Anna Drankowski
Mass Times
St. Joseph Church Sanitaria Springs:
Sunday: 8:30 AM
Our Lady of Lourdes Church Windsor:
Sunday: 9:00 AM
St. Mary's Church Kirkwood:
Saturday: 4:00 PM | Sunday: 10:15 AM
St Joseph Church Deposit:
Sunday: 11:00 AM
