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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!
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Fall Mum Sale $10 per ticket redeemable at Pires Flower Basket from September 1st through October 15th for one, Nine-Inch Mum Pot Contact: rballin@syrdiocese.org or hfsptofishfry@gmail.com for your tickets today.
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 Meeting Thursday, September 10th 6PM in the parish center conference room NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Come see what we’re about.
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.
The Knights of Columbus are holding their Fall Raffle with $2500 being raffled off on Sunday Oct 25th, after the 8:30am Mass @ St Bart's. Please see a Knight of Columbus at select masses between now and then to purchase a ticket. They are $10 each and all proceeds go to support our Local K of C Council #211 here in Norwich. Thank you & God Bless!
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
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