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Pentecost Sunday Reflection: Pentecost still is evolving today By SISTER MARY McGLONE “How manifold are your works, O Lord! The earth is full of your creatures!” This is our Pentecost song. As we pray Psalm 104, we celebrate all of creation as a revelation of God’s very being. In “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our […]

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Congratulations to these 2023 graduates from our parish

Congratulations to the following graduates from our parish: Emily Surace Parents: Steve and Gina Surace. Graduated: Summa cum laude from Utica University with a master’s degree. Employment: Fourth-grade teacher at Notre Dame Elementary School. Rachel Surace Parents: Steve and Gina Surace. Graduated: St. John Fisher University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing Employment: Dynamic Designs […]

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CALL TO WORSHIP & CENTERING PRAYERS

Call to worship At the Last Super, Jesus told his followers not to ever feel abandoned. He would never leave them as orphans; He would always be with them Through the gift of God’s Spirit. The Spirit dwells in all people, making us holy, gentle, understanding and reverent. To the point: In John’s gospel, “world” […]

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THE WORD OF GOD THIS WEEK

Sixth Sunday of Easter Reflection: Importance of the Holy Spirit By SISTER MARY McGLONE In today’s selection from Acts, we meet Philip the Evangelist. He was one of the first deacons, but more than that, he was a missionary and the father of four prophet/missionary daughters. Although it might seem that Philip’s preaching in Samaria […]

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Seventh Sunday of Easter Reflection: Ascension reminds us to continue seeking God By SISTER MARY McGLONE In the opening lines of the Acts of the Apostles, the second volume of his Gospel, Luke describes the disciples’ 50-day period of learning the meaning of the Resurrection. For 40 of those days, the risen Jesus made himself […]

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CALL TO WORSHIP & CENTERING PRAYERS

Call to worship At the Last Supper, Jesus told his close friends not to be afraid when he would no longer be with them. He assured them that They would accomplish great things. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. We offer ourselves As living stones to build his church. To the point: Jesus’ […]