There have been reports from parishioners across our diocese who have received emails and texts from individuals claiming to be their 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

How to Pray the Rosary

Letter to the People – April 21, 2020

St. Francis is open for private prayer. You may use the front 3 pews only. The church will be open during the day (8:30 – 5:00) and will be cleaned regularly.  4/15/20

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Frequently Asked Questions 4/7/20

(St. Francis Xavier Church is closed until after Easter)

DIOCESE OF SYRACUSE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY WEEK 2020
Churches are not to remain open for private prayer on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter for private prayer. However, the faithful may celebrate “Holy Week at Home.” For more information, visit https://syracusediocese.org/

In keeping with the current restrictions on distribution of Holy Communion, the distribution of palms should likewise not take place until public masses and distribution of Holy Communion resumes. There is little or no control over the spread of the virus either by passing out palms to cars driving by or by allowing people to pick them up in the church. More importantly the distribution of palms should not be presented as a substitute for the sacrament of the Eucharist for which the faithful must currently abstain.
-Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commission

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