St. Francis of Assisi of Bridgeport
St. Mary of the Assumption of Minoa & St. Matthew of East Syracuse

Parish Staff:

Pastore 

Rev. Stephen P. Wirkes


Deacons: 

Dc. Dean Brainard
Dc. Joseph Lupia Jr.


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

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

Parish Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday
Noon to 2:00 PM

or by Appointment

Due to Covid-19


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

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

Donate Online for 
St. Francis Click Here

Donate Online for
St. Mary's Click Here

Donate Online for
St. Matthew's Click Here

Act of Spiritual Communion


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.

the best way to stay informed Sign up for flocknote

it's easy and safe

Don't be left behind 

The 12th sunday of ordinary time

Mass Times
Saturday - 4:30 PM at St. Matthew's

Sunday - 8:00 AM at St. Matthew's
Sunday - 9:30 AM at St. Francis
Sunday - 11:00 AM at St. Mary's (at the Church)


  • Parishioners who are fully vaccinated are not required to wear a face mask at Mass
  • Parishioners who are fully vaccinated are not required to wear a face mask at Mass. Of course, all who are fully vaccinated and are more comfortable wearing a mask are welcome to do so. Parishioners who are not fully vaccinated are required to wear a face mask at Mass.
  • We are no longer required to pre-register for Mass
  • In keeping with neighboring parishes in our PCA, we are not checking temperatures or proof of vaccinations.
  • Missalettes will resume

Donations can also be mailed to:

229 W. Yates Street
East Syracuse, NY 13057

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

Effective - sunday june 6th

Effective on The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Sunday June 6th, 2021, Bishop Lucia is discontinuing the dispensation from Sunday Mass. Our Bishop encourages all the faithful to resume their full and active participation in Eucharistic Liturgy through physical attendance at the Saturday Vigil or Sunday Mass. Those who cannot attend Mass due to advanced age or medical condition are always excused from this obligation. Also, caregivers will want to use discretion about attendance considering risk factors involved.