Dear Parishioners,

Happy New Year to all! The new year brings a new start, new hopes, and new challenges. We hope for a world of peace.
We start our New Year's resolutions (which usually last a few weeks!). We are aware of the challenges here in our own
country and around the world. Perhaps this new year will bring a discovery that will cure cancer. Maybe this year will see
fewer people in poverty. It would be great if this new year brings us peace, reconciliation, and forgiveness of those who
have hurt us. What are your hopes and dreams for this new year? I pray that it will be a year when you will draw closer to
God; a time when you will continue to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and shelter the homeless. May our loving God
bless you with peace and happiness this coming year.
LeMoyne Scholarships...For many years, LeMoyne College and the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) have worked
together to offer eight $4,000 scholarships ($1,000 per year). This CYO scholarship will be conferred again this year to
eight deserving students in the Diocese of Syracuse. These scholarships will be awarded to prospective LeMoyne students
who have demonstrated leadership abilities and have performed outstanding service to their school, community, and parish.
If you are interested in applying, please contact Christine Williams at our church office (607-749-2542).
January 1st is the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, a holy day. Our Mass on New Year's Day will be at 10:30 a.m. Come and
start the New Year off right with prayer and thanksgiving!
Mark your calendars…JAZZ HAPPENS BAND will be back to give us an evening of music and fun on Saturday, January
26th. Tickets go on sale the weekend of January 5-6. Come, and celebrate, and chase the winter "blues" away!

Many thanks. God Bless You, Fr. Paul J. Alciati