Dear Parishioners, 

Nomination for ministry.... do you know a parishioner who would be a good lector?  Can you think of anyone who may want to join the choir?  Can you nominate someone to help with funeral luncheons?  This is your chance!  You can nominate yourself or someone else to serve in a ministry or on a committee in our parish.  Nomination forms are on the Baptismal font.  You can fill out the form and drop it in the box on the font.  I will personally follow up on each "nominee" to invite them to parish service.

HOPE APPEAL 2018 . . Our Annual Hope Appeal will begin shortly.  This annual appeal helps to fund many diocesan programs and ministries, helping thousands of people in our seven county diocese.  Our parish goal this year is $25,737.  Next weekend we will show the video at Mass explaining how your generous donation will help so many people.  Please prayerfully consider a generous donation to this annual diocesan appeal.  Many thanks.

Our wonderful maintenance man, Robert Palomo, will be leaving us soon!  Robert and his wife Wendy will be moving to Missouri to be near their family members.  Once again we will be looking to fill the position of part-time maintenance for our church. The responsibilities include grounds keeping, church cleaning, plowing sidewalks and shoveling stairs in the winter, and church hall cleaning.  The job involves approximately 20 hours per week.  Hours are very flexible.  The job   offers a warm, inviting work environment and free coffee!! For more information please contact Fr. Paul Alciati, 607-749-2542.

Congratulations to Ed and Gina Hiscox whose daughter Graycen Kate will be baptized on Saturday, May 19th. We pray that she will always feel the love and support of her family, friends and our community of faith.

Our Pastoral Council meets next Sunday, May 20th at 9 a.m. in the conference room.  Any parishioner is welcome to attend.

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