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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!
A healing retreat for adult children of divorce or separation. These adults can face unique challenges due to the wounds of separation or divorce. This retreat speaks directly to those challenges. Some of the topics include forgiveness, boundaries, and relationship with God and others. The retreat is June 26-28 at the Good News Center in Utica. Registration is available at events.syracusediocese.org or reach out to Erin Miller at the Family/Respect Life Office familyrespectlife@syrdio.org.
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
LINE DANCING at the Parish Center To celebrate our one-year anniversary line dancing at the St. Bartholomew's Parish Center, every person who attends our Thursday class will receive one free class during the month of May! So if you've attended previously and want to give it another try or if you've never attended this is your chance. Classes are Thursdays from 10 am to 12 noon. Age 18 and older. All levels are welcome. Thank you for your support! Barb & Ralph
Initial Safe Environment Training in Norwich The Initial Training to be held at St. Bartholomew’s parish center in Norwich on Monday evening, May 18th from 6:30—8:30 pm IS NOW FULL. Walk-ins cannot attend the class. Another INITIAL training is scheduled at St. Bart’s parish center on Monday, June 8th from 6:30-8:30 pm. Please register online through the Diocesan Safe Environment office or call the parish office at 607- 337-2215 for assistance in signing up. Thank you for those who have already taken the class or are signed up for an upcoming class!
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! December 28th—NO CLASSES 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.
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY: Anyone from our parish married 25, 50 or more years can receive an invitation from Bishop Lucia to attend the World Marriage Day Mass on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2 pm at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse. The Most Reverend Douglas J. Lucia will be the Presider and Homilist. The World Marriage Day form for invitations can be found on the Syracuse Diocese Family/Respect Life Ministry Page: https://syracusediocese.org/family-respect-life If you prefer, call the office to complete the invitation form.
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