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Interested in becoming a Catholic? If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a Roman Catholic, this year’s RCIA/OCIA Program will provide an opportunity to learn about the Catholic Christian faith. Successful participants become full members of the Church during Easter. Here’s information on the weekly, hour-long classes: Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026 Time: 6-7PM Location: St. Paul’s Catholic Church 30 Pleasant St., Norwich, NY 13815 Further information, class schedule and participant materials will be included in the first session. Fr. Dan Caughey, Pastor; Deacons Tim McNerney and Dave Kirsch look forward to meeting you and guiding your journey in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
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 please send an email to: magleto66@gmail.com. We are looking to meet the first week of Oct to discuss the upcoming advent and Christmas season.
PET BLESSING, SATURDAY OCTOBER 3rd @ 11AM ST. PAUL’S PARKING AREA In Honor of the Feast of Assisi, bring your special friends to church to pray for them! Father, you helped St. Francis to reflect the image of Christ through a life of poverty and humility. May we follow your Son by walking in the footsteps of Francis of Assisi, and by imitating his joyful love.
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.
St. Paul’s Manger Raffle Tickets will be sold following St Paul's Masses beginning September 12, 2026 through October 18, 2026. The drawing will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026 during the Ministry Fair. You may view the manger on display at St. Paul's in the Sanctuary under the altar. *Please refrain from handling it.* Raffle proceeds will be used for parish needs.
A Special Anniversary Mass with Bishop Lucia at St. Bartholomew’s Church Saturday, October 24th at 4 PM Following Mass is our Annual Spaghetti Supper at St. Bart’s Parish Center beginning at 5 PM! (see the insert in today’s bulletin)
Ave Maria /Rosary Society Meeting Thursday, October 1st 6 PM in the parish center conference room.
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