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Celebrating 100 years since laying the cornerstone of St. Bartholomew’s Church on Saturday, October 24th!
HOLIDAY BAKE SALE The Ave Maria/Rosary Society’s Bake Sale will be held at St. Bart’s Parish Center on Saturday, November 21 from 9 - Noon! See insert in today’s bulletin to order your holiday goodies!
From the Diocesan Festival Choir: You are invited to a wonderful afternoon of sacred music! The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse and Sacred Music Society of Syracuse presents the St. Cecilia Mass by Charles Gounod performed in conjunction with the feast of St. Cecilia patron saint of music, and the 140th anniversary of the diocese. A choir of over 100 singers from around the diocese, soloists Julia Ebner, Daniel Fields, and David Rudari, accompanied by a festival orchestra, all under the direction of Peter Ciarelli will offer the concert SATURDAY November 21, 2026, 2 pm, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 259 E. Onondaga Street Syracuse. The concert is free and open to the public, with general admission, no tickets needed. Voluntary donations will be accepted at each entrance by Music for the Mission to feed the homeless and hungry in Syracuse. For more information contact Megan Fallon syrdiofestchorus@gmail.com or (315) 727-6336. HOLIDAY BAKE SALE The Ave Maria/Rosary Society’s Bake Sale will be held at St. Bart’s Parish Center on Saturday, November 21 from 9 - Noon! See insert in today’s bulletin to order your holiday goodies! st
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!
Arts and Environment committee meeting We are looking for volunteers to help with this committee to help design and decorate the church for all the seasons and events. If you are interested in helping with Advent and the Christmas season, please send an email to: magleto66@gmail.com.
Safe Environment Training There will be an initial class on November 18th from 9am-11am at Catholic Charities in Norwich. You need to register before attending. Please call the office if you need help signing up or go the the diocesan website under Safe Environment Initial Training.
FAITH FORMATION classes for K-9 begin on Sept. 20, 2026 at 9:45 am at St. Bartholomew’s Parish Center. Grades 9—10 meet in St. Paul’s Church Hall Registration letters have been mailed to previously registered students/families. Completed forms may be returned in the collection baskets at Mass, mailed back to St. Paul’s at 30 Pleasant St., Norwich, NY 13815, Attn: Faith Formation or dropped off at either Church’s office.
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.
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