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Parish Staff:

Parish Administrator

Nick Alvaro - nalvaro@syrdio.org

Assisting Priests:
Rev. John Kurgan
Rev. Matthew Rawson
Rev. Michael Guzik, SJ

Deacons:
Dc. Dean Brainard

Business Manager:
Joseph Lupia Jr.

Administrative Assistants:

Anne Kolozsvary & JoAnn Binion

Faith Formation Director:

Gary Krajacic - 315-254-9804

Cemetery Director:
Laura Cavanaugh -315-345-8007

Music Director SFA & SMA:

Mike Stocker - 315-633-2165

Music Director SM & SMA:

Mike McClelland - 315-278-7862

Prayer Chain SFA:

Marge Stevens - 315-633-9432

Prayer Chain SMA:

Margie Bowhall - 315-656-2333

Prayer Chain SMT:

Mary Rovall - 315-632-4068

DPC Rep. SFA, SMA, & SMT:
Patty Koch

Attention New Parishioners

If you would like to join one of our 3 Linked Parishes

Click on the link below to join

St. Francis or St. Mary's
Census Form

For St. Matthew's Parish
Click on the Link Below

St. Matthew's Census Form

Completed Forms can be
mailed to the Parish Office

229 W. Yates St. -
E. Syracuse, NY 13057

Drop it in the Collection on Sunday

Parish Office Mailing Address:

For our 3 Linked Parishes

St. Francis of Assisi (SFA)
St. Mary of the Assumption (SMA)
St. Matthew's Church (SMT)

229 W. Yates Street East Syracuse, NY

13057

Main Parish Office Phone Number

Phone Number: 315-437-8318

Fax Number: 315-463-6399

Email:

stmatth1@twcny.rr.com and stmarys2@twcny.rr.com

Physical Addresses:

St. Francis of Assisi (SFA),
7820 Route 298, Bridgeport, NY 13030

St. Mary's of the Assumption (SMA),

401 No. Main St. Minoa, NY 13116

Office Hours:

Mon. - Tues. - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Wednesday - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Thursday - 900 AM to 4:00 PM

Friday - Closed
or by Appt. with Parish Priest

Please call the office for the
following:

Baptism: arrangements made 1
month prior to and parents are
required to attend Baptism Class
prior to the Baptism.

Marriage: arrangements must be
made at least 6 months in advance

Hospitalized Parishioners: please
notify the rectory when a family
member is admitted to a hospital or nursing home so the priests can
provided for their spiritual needs

Communion to Sick / Shut-ins:
at anytime

If your out of town and need to find a
Catholic Church click on the link for
Catholic Mass Times

Looking for a Grave Site -
St. Mary's Cemetery Minoa, NY
CLICK HERE

To All Parishioners:
MESSAGE FROM Deacon Nick
Click here for the Message

6/25/20

New Floor St. Mary's Gym

Past Message can be viewed on

the Past Events and Picture Page

Weekly Contributions

Can now be done on line, it's secure.
It's easy and it's a click away

Just choose the church you want to donate to

How to Join flocknote

Donate Online for
St. Francis Click Here

Donate Online for
St. Mary's Click Here

Donate Online for
St. Matthew's Click Here

Donations can also be mailed to:
229 W. Yates Street
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Or Drop it in the Mail slot of the Parish Offices -

St. Matthew's

It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy
Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion, which is a source of grace. Spiritual Communion is an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and lovingly embrace him at a time or in circumstances when one cannot receive Him in sacramental Communion. The most common reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spiritual communion increase our desire to receive sacramental Communion and help us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily.

Spiritual Communion Prayer
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the
Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there And unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.

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Don't be left behind

The Diocese has launched a new program under the direction of Bishop Lucia, "Help Your Parish". It's been awhile since the basket was passed around at Church. Many parishes are hurting and this program is a way for Parishes that don't have Online Donation available to receive the funds they need to operate. Our 3 Parishes have Online Donation available. However, if you would like to help our parishes or others in the Diocese click on the link below.

Click Here for helpyourparish.org

Sunday Masses Resumes (25% Capacity)

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Registration Required

Click Here To Register On-Line

Please Register by calling the Tri-Parish Office at
315-437-8318 - Mon-Thurs. 12:00 to 2:00 PM

Regular Mass Schedule will be followed
Only one door will be open
Click here to print "What To Do In Church"

Below is a list of changes we can expect upon return
List of Changes and Instructions:

Before you come…

• REGISTRATION: Register to attend Mass by calling the Parish Offices (315-437-8318) Monday - Thursday between 12-2pm. We must have names and contact information for all attending each Mass in case of outbreak. Online registration will be added at a later date.

• MASKS: All over 2 years old MUST wear a mask covering one’s face at all times. Clergy will not mask during celebration of Mass but must all other times.

• SANITIZER: Please bring sanitizer for your personal use, specifically before receiving Communion.

• REMEMBER: Please follow all signs. We are not to gather or socialize in groups and to use social distancing (6’ apart unless living in same house). The churches will be cleaned after each Mass.

• OUTDOOR MASS: It may be necessary depending a variety of circumstances for Mass to be outside in the parking lot. Please follow directions on where to park. Communion will be by vehicle with masks. More instruction will be available at that time.

When you arrive…

• ENTER THE CHURCH only through the marked door. (SM & SF parking lot side door; SMA accessible door with ramp) and use the sanitizer

• CHOIR: We will have music, but choirs are not allowed.

• HOLY WATER: Holy Water fonts will be empty for our safety

• COLLECTION: Baskets will not be passed. You may drop your offerings in the basket at the door or use online giving (see website faithalive1.com) or mail offerings to the Parish Offices. (229 W. Yates, East Syracuse, NY 13057)

• OFFERTORY: Gift processions are not permitted

• SIGN OF PEACE: Will be omitted to avoid shaking hands

• COMMUNION: Communion lines will follow normal movements but observing social distance. Follow the instructions of the usher. Coming forward use sanitizer and keep mask on. Once you received, step to the side and lower your mask, consume the Host, and replace the mask.

When you leave…• DISMISSAL: We will leave the church as directed by the ushers starting from the closest row to the door keeping social distance. Congregating in the aisles or the parking lot is not allowed.

• BULLETINS: Bulletins will only be handed out by gloved ushers. Copies are available on our website (faithalive1.com) or join Flocknote (text “TRI-PARISH” to 84576)

DISPENSATION FOR THE OBLIGATION OF SUNDAY MASS IS STILL IN EFFECT - STAY SAFE & CHOOSE WISELY