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Volunteers the fuel that keeps our parish running

Michelle Commisso, above, has been a Faith Formation catechist in the parish for 22 years. She said her volunteering led to a professional career. “I absolutely fell in love with teaching,” she said. “… I went back to college to earn a bachelor’s degree in education and have been an elementary school teacher in the […]

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Our Catholic Heritage: Balaam’s story a reminder to avoid baser instincts

Above: After meeting with King Balak, Balaam and his entourage left for Moab, but God sent an angel to block his way. The donkey that the prophet was riding could see the angel, even if his master could not, and refused to move forward — three times! By A.J. VALENTINI Chapter 3 in a series […]

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Pastor’s Perspective: Don’t go along for the ride; be an active participant

Most of us live our lives within the wider and blessed life of a Catholic parish. Even if there was not the experience of Catholic school days, the sacraments and special moments such as baptisms, weddings, funerals and saints’ days — as well as seasonal celebrations and feast days — fashion our identity in faith, […]

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Gallery: Father Rose talks about aging and spirituality

The Rev. John Rose presented a program titled “Spiritual Wisdom in Our Aging Years” on Wednesday, May 11, in the Salerno Room. More than 40 people attended. Father Rose served as our pastor from 2003-2009. He is a 1964 graduate of New Hartford High School and is celebrating his 50th year as a priest. He […]

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Gallery, video: Children participate in the traditional May Crowning

At the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 7, 2022, the annual May Crowning honoring Mary took place with the First Communion and Faith Formation children participating. This year, the crown was made of flowers honoring the people of Ukraine.   Video courtesy of Jean Reale

LITURGY IN FOCUS

CALL TO WORSHIP & CENTERING PRAYERS

Fourth Sunday of Easter Call to worship Today we proclaim and celebrate that we are a part of God’s flock, ready to hear God’s voice and ready to follow on the pathways where God leads us. To the point: Our being “sheep” does not mean that we blindly follow Jesus, but that we actively pursue […]

LITURGY IN FOCUS

CALL TO WORSHIP & CENTERING PRAYERS

Third Sunday of Easter Call to worship Easter calls us to remain faithful to Christ, who constantly nourishes us, continually believes in us and who always calls us to recognize God’s gifts within us. We are faithful to Jesus, who is always ready to forgive us and who welcomes us into joyful living. To the […]