BULLETIN Announcements
►Congratulations to Macy Elizabeth Salico-Walawender, who entered into full communion with the Catholic Church by receiving the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism and Chrismation) on Sunday, August 31, 2025. May God bless Macy with all the graces she needs to grow gratefully in faith, worshiping our merciful God through the deeply meaningful Eastern Catholic Liturgy and Spirituality. May God grant her many happy and blessed years!
► Lightning Protection System - With God’s grace—and thanks to the promptness and professionalism of two companies—two major projects have been completed over the past two months. The first project was the new church roof, which I mentioned in previous bulletins. More recently, just about a week ago, another important project was completed: the installation of a lightning protection system by Crowley Lightning Protection. Unfortunately, our church had never had such a system, and this had been a concern for me since I was first assigned to the parish and noticed the absence. Given that our church is the tallest building in the area, the lack of protection posed a significant risk—one that has now thankfully been resolved.
I am currently working on the fundraising letter, which I will soon mail to all our parishioners. It will include more details about the next steps we plan to take to continue caring for and improving our church building, thereby preserving its beauty for future generations. May God continue to bless us all!
►The Altar Rosary Society will hold their annual meeting on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 5:00PM in the church basement. Anyone interested in joining please feel welcome to attend. Food will be served.
►Save the Date: SAINTS NEXT DOOR DINNER – Prior to his death, Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to recognize their “saints next door”, during the 2025 Jubilee Year. Please join us in celebrating all the Priests and Sisters who have dedicated their lives to serving and spiritually guiding our local Catholic faith community over the decades.
The dinner will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 2:00PM-5:00PM at: SPRIGSIDE INN, 6145 W. Lake Road, Auburn, NY.
Ticket price: $ 50/ person. To purchase tickets, please call Cheryl Foster (315) 246-4345 or Laura Cuthbert (315) 246-1960.
►2025 BISHOP’S APPEAL - Dear parishioners, beginning each May, our parish joins other church communities of our Eparchy in contributing to our Bishop’s Annual Charity Appeal. This year, our parish goal is $ 5,800. These funds enable the Eparchy to launch and sustain numerous charitable initiatives both within and beyond our Eparchy. Given the ongoing hardship brought by the war in Ukraine over the past three years, our generous support is more needed than ever. Please consider contributing to help our Bishop continue his mission of doing good in the world. The suggested contribution for each working family is $100. If you are able to give more, your generosity will be deeply appreciated. Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity. Blessings to all!
►2025 Catechetical Sunday - Each autumn, the Church celebrates Catechetical Sunday, a special day of prayer and recognition for those involved in catechetical ministry. On this day, we will pray for the success of the catechetical work in our parish. The catechists in our parish are individuals who have responded to the call to share the gift of faith with the children and youth of our church community. The success of this important ministry depends on the close cooperation of parents, the parish priest, catechists, and the entire parish community. This year, we will celebrate Catechetical Sunday in our parish on Saturday, October 4th, and Sunday, October 5th. At each Divine Liturgy on these days, we will pray that God continues to bless the catechetical efforts of our catechists. We will also pray that, through this ministry, our children and youth may be strengthened in their faith. Dear parents, children, and youth, please make every effort to attend the Divine Liturgy each week!
►2025/2026 Parish Catechetical Program: Religion classes for children will begin on Sunday, October 5 at 11:30AM and will end at 12:30PM.
► The League of Ukrainian Catholics & the Ukrainian Catholic eparchy of Stamford invite you to a Holy Year Jubilee event – A Celebration of Hope and Healing – which will take place on October 10, 11 and 12 at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church (940 Ridge Rd., Rochester, NY). For more information please call the parish office at St. Josaphat (585) 467-6457.