Ember Days 2022 – 2023

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Each year we set aside a day to pay special tribute to the Veterans who have served us in the Military, and especially we recall those who were injured or gave their life so that we might enjoy our liberties.  It was the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month that the guns of August went silent bringing an end to the hostilities that came to be called World War I.   This was proclaimed to be the end of all wars because no one could fathom the horror of the destruction, maiming and loss of life that this war inflicted on so many would never be repeated.  Yet, humankind did not learn the lesson of World War I, and in fact  over the rest of the 20th century and into the 21st century there has been more and and greater carnage and violence as people still turn to violence and nations to war to resolve their differences.  I would like to suggest that if we return to our God, honor His name, keep His commandments and embrace the dignity of each and every human person as a child of God and therefore our brother or sister we could go a long way to finally achieving that peace of which Jesus spoke and the Gospel proclaims; the peace that only Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace can give.  May the peace of the Lord be always with you.

God Bless, Fr. Dan

The Church of St. Michael and St. Peter’s Book & Bake Sale is November 4-6 in the church basement. Hours are 9-6 Friday and Saturday and 8-1 on Sunday. A small amount of Haitian oil drum art is available for purchase.

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Thank you to all who worked so hard and participated in the First Annual Fr. Mike Donovan Memorial Golf outing Scholarship event. It was a huge success (even though the wind was cold) the experience, as well as raising money for a scholarship, was a wonderful social and community building event. I would like to thank you all individually by name but am afraid that I would leave someone out so Thank you all and God Bless you, Fr. Dan.

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A special thank you to Nightingales, Tim’s Pumpkin Patch, Lakeside Vista, Pearl Lakes Golf Course, Farrell’s Auto, and Nojaim’s for helping with raffle donations!

A HOLE IN YOUR HEART –
MOVING THROUGH GRIEF
Monday
Nov. 14
10 am – 3pm
500 Brookford Rd., Syracuse, 13224
Register at
www.ctkretreat.com
or call 315-446-2680

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There have been reports from parishioners across our diocese who have received phone calls, emails and texts from individuals claiming to be their pastor. The latest today was from a bogus email address.  The email read:  “Peace unto You – Good morning how are you doing.  I need a favor from you email me as soon as you get this message.  God bless, Fr. Daniel, Pastor.”  Usually the content of the message will include some form of request for money that is outside of the normal channels of giving, for example electronic gift cards for amazon or iTunes. These messages usually include some sense of urgency and may span over several emails, beginning with an inquiry like “Hi are you available? I have a quick request.”  Some of these fraudulent attempts have gone so far as to create email accounts which look very much like an official address.  Please be aware that neither our parish nor father will ever reach out to you directly via email text or social media for direct solicitation of gift cards, wire transfers or other electronic monetary transactions.  If you suspect you may have received a fraudulent request, or would like to confirm the genuineness of a message, please contact our parish office (315) 673-2531.  To report a fraudulent request please forward the message to: stop-fraud@syrdio.org

St. Francis Xavier Intercessory Prayer Ministry is back. Prayer Ministers will be available in the sanctuary behind the altar after Sunday Masses to pray with anyone needing prayer for themselves or a loved one. It is a privilege to pray with our fellow parishioners, all prayer requests are kept confidential!

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Fr. Peter’s bio

Mission Appeal – Catholic Diocese of Obuasi