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Our Young People: How to Help them Cope WED, JUNE 3, 2020 @ 5:00 PM
This webinar will allow conversation on a topic that is very important. If you are reading the news, you know this is a growing concern.
Join us for an exclusive presentation, sponsored by the Diocese of Rochester's Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, with national author, speaker and counselor Roy Petitfils.Roy has worked with youth and young adults for more
than 20 years as a minister, teacher, school administrator, school counselor and now as a counselor in private practice.  

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For adults of our parish from the Franciscans at Wild Goose Ministries  - “Pentecost  is quickly approaching. In light of that, we are happy to announce a bonus episode of Metanoia entitled "God is Close" that was filmed in Bethlehem and at The Church of the Holy Sepulcher. This bonus episode will be released on WILDGOOSE.TV the week of Pentecost.”

Access to Wild Goose can also be found through our parish Adult Faith Formation web page. You can sign up for a free account and view many of their offerings to assist you in enriching your Catholic faith!

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Parents may also find this resource helpful in sharing faith with your children during this time. Just follow this link: Pop-up Catechesis 

Parents we are offering some assistance to you in speaking to your children about Covid-19. follow this link to the .pdf that can also be found on our childrens page.

"How to Talk to Children and Teens about... Covid-19."

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Our safe and simple on-line donation system is up and running.
If you would like to try it there is a direct link if you
Click the DONATE NOW BUTTON LOCATED AT THE LEFT.
Thank you for your on going support of the mission of Christ.

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The latest news letter from the diocesan office of Evangelization and Catechesis: 
Here you can find all the Family Zone news letters in the enrichment section of this page   

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For our  Pre-K families: Please follow this link to our children's page for activities and more to assist you and your children during these challenging times.

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Our Parish Confirmation, originally scheduled for Thursday, May 14th has been postponed  due to the pandemic. As soon as it is rescheduled we will let you know. Please continue to pray for our Confirmation candidates.

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION FAMILIES - Happy Easter season to you and your family!! May our risen Lord, Jesus Christ, bring  you all an abundance of joy and love! 

The information below  has been put together by our diocese and it  is an excellent supplement to the First Eucharist books you are using to prepare your child for  first Holy Communion. 

There is a parent guide and a children’s journal. Just click on First Communion page  Then click on Parent Guide and Children’s Journal  to access the guide and the journal . 

Can you you really teach your child about the Eucharist? Yes, you can!! 

Each session has videos, activities, and reflections for both the parents and children. The guide lays out four parent-friendly key "lessons"  where  you can easily lead your child in understanding the Eucharist.The children's journal will help your child learn and process the four teachings below:

1.  The Mass

2.  The Real Presence of Jesus Christ

3.  The Community (Communion of Saints)

4.  The Source & Summit of our faith

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YOUNG ADULTS: SEE ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES WE HAVE FOR YOU ON THE YOUNG ADULTS PAGE. CLICK HERE
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The diocese and Bishop Matano continues to offer prayer opportunities for us.
Follow this link to find them. https://covid.dor.org/virtual-offerings-from-our-parishes/
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What do we do with our Lenten Rice Bowls?
We ask that you hold on to them until we have Mass again and we will have a basket available for you to put them in at that time. It is the safest way to accomplish this.
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Also please be aware that weekday Masses this week will be on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

I hope you are continuing to stay safe and healthy. For parent and families here is a link you may find helpful.  https://oec.dor.org/family-formation/building-faith-at-home/ .

Adults please know that on the Adult Faithformation page we continue to add new links that may be helpful to you. Check them out!
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The parish has reached our parish goal for the Diocesan Catholic Ministries Appeal!!!!
Thank you to the 281 parishioners who have made a contribution thus far to help us achieve our Goal. We still have over $4000 in unpaid pledges, which will need to be paid by May 30. The parish will receive 50% back of any amount the parish goes over its goal.
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The diocese of Rochester has produced a New Safe Environment brochure for parents. See the link below to access it.