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
Completed Forms can be
mailed to the Parish Office
229 W. Yates St. -
E. Syracuse, NY 13057
or
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
St. Matthew's 2nd Time Around Store
Phone: 315-438-8635
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
The Bishop has asked all parishioners
throughout the Diocese to pray the
NOVENA PRAYER - FOR AN END TO THE
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
O Mary, full of grace, Patroness of this nation
and Mother of the Church, in this time of illness
and worldwide need we seek your intercession
for the human family before your Son’s throne
of grace and mercy. We ask for strength in
adversity, health in weakness, and comfort
in sorrow. Help us, O Blessed Mother, to be filled
with confidence and trust in the tender compassion
of our God. Let us not be afraid, like our own
Saint Marianne Cope, who entrusted her life and
ministry among the outcasts of society into the care of our Divine Physician. Continue to watch overall who are sick as well as those who care for them and give wisdom to all who are seeking a cure.
We ask this through Christ,our Lord.Amen.
To All Parishioners:
MESSAGE FROM Deacon Nick
Click here for the Message
5/17/20
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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important Update:
our tri-parish churches Will be open for Private prayer Only 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Sunday to friday (no saturdays)
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.
Bishop Lucia
On the Re-Opening of Churches in the Diocese
Bishop's Letter to the People
5-27-20 Click Here
church re-opening News
Sunday Mass is returning soon!
Please read carefully each of the 2 letters below.
The first one is from Bishop Lucia. It explains the direction of the Diocese of Syracuse.
The 2nd one is from me (Deacon Nick). This one highlights the details that will effect our Tri-Parish Community very shortly. Please note we will resume Sunday Masses when the governor allows 25% capacity in our churches. It also has a List of Changes and Instructions for returning to Sunday Mass. Please print and keep this list and refer to it before coming to Mass each time.
The letter from me along with the letter from Bishop Lucia was mailed today and all parishioners will receive it at home.
Letter from Deacon Nick
Outlining the new procedures that have to be followed when mass returns
Click here for Church Procedures letter from Deacon Nick
No Sunday Masses this weekend for Pentecost May 30-31
Unfortunately, Governor Cuomo has not yet given the go ahead for the 25% capacity to reopen our churches. Therefore, there will not be any Sunday Masses this weekend. As soon as we get word from the Governor, we will be updating you through Flocknote! The churches will remain open for private prayer. (9am-3pm Sunday to Friday)