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O God of the endless ages, Our help in ages past, our hope for years to come be with this diocesan family as we prepare to celebrate the 140th Anniversary of the foundation of the diocese of Syracuse.

We give thanks and praise, for the seeds of the Gospel that have been sown in this central part of New York State and ask that they be nurtured, so that we may be a living Gospel in word and deed. We Pray as we seek Jesus that we might grow ever deeper in our relationship with our Eucharistic lord and that our worship will draw us to greater unity in Christ.

Help us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and do whatever he  tells us, so that we will be one endless chorus praising Father, Son, and Holy Spirit now and forever. Amen

Bishop Douglas J. Lucia

Pastoral Letter from Bishop Lucia

From Fr. Dan:  I was on retreat, and while praying for the parish it came to me that many are suffering from cancer.  Did you know that we have a Saint to whom we can pray specifically for intercession for cancer patients?  He is St. Peregrine, and here is his story.

The Rebel Who Became a Saint

I found a statue of St. Peregrine which I purchased and blessed along with a book of Catholic Novenas with the novena in honor of St. Peregrine in it.  If any one or any family would like to take the statue and Novena to their home and pray that novena for themselves, a loved one or a friend; please contact the rectory.  All that I ask is that you bring the statue and novena back to the rectory after your nine days so that others might have the opportunity to take part in this prayer.

God Bless, Fr. Dan

Bishop Lucia has joined the Bishops of NYS in a statement entitled “For You Too Once Were Aliens”. The statement, released on the Memorial of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini – the first American Saint and the Saint of Immigrants – addresses the issue of immigration. Bishop Lucia has written to all of us about this statement and his hope is that we will read it, pray over it and consider taking the Cabrini Pledge.

Letter from Bishop Lucia

A STATEMENT BY THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF NEW YORK STATE

The Fr. Mike Donovan Scholarship Raffle
Oct 18 and 19, 2025
St. Francis Xavier Church Hall- After all Masses
Many items have been generously donated by local businesses and artisans! Great holiday gift ideas!
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The Father Mike Donovan Scholarship is a Scholarship open to any current high school senior from St. Francis Xavier Parish that will attend a four or two year college or a trade school in the next academic year.

To apply, simply submit a printed copy to Fr. Dan of an essay describing what your Catholic Faith means to you and what St. Francis Xavier Parish means to you. Please include your full name, address and phone number along with the school from which you graduated, the date of your graduation and the school you are attending.  This essay is due November 8th, 2025.

Sunday, August, 10^th

Noon to 4:00pm

Come and enjoy a delicious lunch at Marcellus Park (in the pavilion across the parking lot from the playground) and mingle with other members of your parish family!

Bring the whole family and of course an appetite!

Saint Francis is seeking a new part-time secretary to perform routine clerical and administrative duties.
We are looking for a self-motivated and organized individual to handle the needs of the church office. Days required will be Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am- 1:30 pm. Computer and people skills a must. Job includes but not limited to answering multi-line phone, filing, maintaining website, bulletin and calendar maintenance, and scheduling. Please forward resume and cover letter by August 25th to Deacon John Falge at jfalge@syrdio.org.  Click here for further job description.

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Albany, N.Y. – Say NO to Legalized Suicide – Contact Your NYS Senator Today

Physician-assisted suicide legislation has passed in the NYS Assembly. Let us make sure it does not pass in the NYS Senate. Senate Bill 138 would allow physicians to prescribe lethal doses of medication for the express purpose of ending a patient’s life. Our New York State lawmakers need to hear from you, their constituents, if we hope to avoid yet another assault on human life here in New York State. Suicide is not medical care. Assisted suicide is dangerous for patients, caregivers, and vulnerable populations such as the elderly and people with disabilities. Click here to take action now and contact your Assembly representative, via email or telephone call, today to voice your opposition to this dangerous and deadly practice. A phone call is one of the most effective ways to get our message heard.