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ADULT CHOIR REBOOT Practices on Wednesdays from 6:30—7:30 PM at St. Paul’s Church. You do not need to be a member of this Catholic Church to participate. Please see Joanie or any choir member for more information. We are looking for more guitar players!
August 16th: “Speaking the Truth in Love: Seven Communication Techniques.” Come learn how! Sponsored by THE THIRD OPTION, a program to build better marriages. The hybrid meeting is Sunday, August 16th 2026 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Attend in-person at the Parish Center of St. Michael & St. Peter Church, 4782 W. Seneca Turnpike Syracuse, NY 13215 or from the comfort of your home. For more information or the zoom link: sstewart@syrdio.org or (315) 472-6754 ext. 5. A Hope Appeal funded program.
The Ave Maria/Rosary Society and The Knights of Columbus will have their annual picnic on Saturday, August 22 at St. Bart’s pavilion starting at noon. Please bring a dish to pass. Place settings and water will be provided.
Parish Council Meeting The parish council will meet on Wednesday, September 9th at 5 pm. All registered parish- ioners are invited and encouraged to attend.
Ave Maria/Rosary Society Rummage Sale Friday, Sept. 18: 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday, Sept. 19: BAG SALE 9 am to Noon 81 East Main, Norwich We are accepting items for the sale. Please call the office at 607-337-2215 if you have items to donate. We will NOT accept electronics, mattresses, bed frames, 8 track, VCR or cassette tapes.
Come learn how! Sponsored by THE THIRD OPTION, a program to build better marriages. The hybrid meeting is Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Attend in- person at the Parish Center of St. Michael & St. Peter church, 4782 W. Seneca Turnpike Syracuse, NY 13215 or from the comfort of your home. For more information or the zoom link: sstewart@syrdio.org or (315) 472-6754 ext. 5. This is a Hope Appeal funded program.
Holy Family School’s PTO is partnering with Blue Stone Golf Course in Oxford for a Parent-Child Golf Tournament on Sunday, July 26th! • Open to ALL ages—4 to 94 (divisions will be determined based on number of teams) • 9 Holes Captain & Mate Format • Shot-Gun Start at 11 AM • Cost is $60 if both players are nonmembers; $50 if one player is a Blue Stone member; $40 if both players are Blue Stone members • Call Blue Stone at 607-843-8352 today to sign up Come join the fun with your children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren or friends!
Liturgical Minister Training Music Ministry: All members of Music Ministry were required to complete Safe Environment training by March 31, 2026. Any music ministers who have not yet completed the training will need to temporarily step aside from their ministry until the training is completed, in keeping with Bishop Lucia’s directive and diocesan policy. Upcoming Liturgical Minister training deadlines: The following groups must complete Safe Environment training by the date listed: By June 30, 2026: Sacristans, Adult Altar Servers, Liturgical Ministry Leaders, and Lectors/Readers By September 30, 2026: All Commentators, Greeters, Ushers, and those involved in Home bound Ministry
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Holy Family School is excited to announce enrollment is open for the 2026-2027 school year. Serving students from PreK3 through 5th Grade, our school offers a warm, nurturing environment where your child will thrive with a strong academic focus and incredible enrichment classes daily. With 1 to 1 student technology and a deeply engaged community, we are dedicated to investing in your child’s bright future. We invite you to see the Holy Family difference for yourself by visiting www.hfsnorwich or contacting our Principle, Mrs. Rachel Ballin, at 607-337-2207 to schedule a tour today.
Faith Formation continues for grades K-10 at St. Bartholomew’s parish center, 81 East Main! Families of new students or anyone interested in helping with classes are asked to call Sr. Bart at 607- 244-2692. Thank you!
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: every Friday from 9:30 AM to 4 PM (except holidays) at St. Paul’s chapel. Please stop in to spend as long as you would like with our Lord. Talk with Him, express your concerns and listen for His response. Please call Marie at 607-334-4021 to tell her the time that you can participate as someone needs to be there with our Lord during the entire time. NO EXPOSITION DURING FRIDAYS IN JULY
BRANCH OUT AND GROW Support group meetings for those affected by separation and divorce. Online Zoom meetings every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7—8 PM. If you are inter ested in joining the meetings, learning more, or talking one-on-one, contact the Family/Respect Life Office at familyrespectlife@syrdio.org or (315) 472-6754 Option 9.
The Knights of Columbus would like you to join them in reciting the Rosary and The Chaplet of Divine Mercy at St. Paul’s Church on the first Wednesday of every month from 6—7 pm. Let’s pray for healing for our friends, family and the world.
PCA News St. Joseph’s in Oxford: Join their Divine Mercy Chaplet on Zoom at 1 PM on Fridays. The Meeting ID is 356555 6647 and the Passcode is 789987. Contact Kathy Anderson for more information at 607-316-1717. St. John’s of Bainbridge and St. Agnes of Afton host the Wednesday evening scriptural rosary via Zoom at 7 PM. Contact Dc. Tom Picciano at tpicciano@syrdio for a Zoom invitation. Immaculate Conception in Greene teaches a Sign Language Lesson each week on how to Sign the Psalms with Maureen Kimble! Each week these lessons are added to our website and can be viewed any time by going to iccgreene.com