It is time to nominate pastoral council members. In the last two weeks or so we have provided some basic guidelines for everyone so as to make this process fruitful. We are looking to fill four positions that will be left vacant by those whose term of office will end this month of June. We want to have a council with full membership as per guidelines that will enrich our parish with wonderful gifts they will bring.

Prayerfully consider nominating yourself or someone you know who would serve the parish in this important role of parish leadership. Those who will be nominated will begin their term of three years in September 2025. The last day to nominate someone or yourself will be Friday, June 6th, 2025.

 There will be a drop off box in the church, by the Mary statue of the names of nominees. Thank you so much in advance for your cooperation, and for your love and dedication to our parish community.

The final episode of the Rescue Project will be on Saturday, June 7th from 11am to 12:30pm in the parish basement. This is a video series that delivers the fundamental Gospel message of salvation in a way you’ve never heard before. We will gather for an episode, discussion and fellowship. This week’s episode is about becoming missionary disciples, led by the Holy Spirit.  All are welcome to join, and to bring a friend, even if they are not Catholic. Missed an episode? You can still join us! All episodes are also available online at rescueproject.us to help you catch up.

The weekend of June 14 & 15, we will welcome Fr. Dominic Nyamai Munini, a Missionary Priest from the Machakos Diocese assigned to us by the Propagation of the Faith to speak about his important work. The Machakos Diocese in Kenya faces humanitarian challenges as over 50% is semi-arid with low and unreliable annual rainfall. There are many ways the Diocese is working to assist the lives of their population through appeal donations. More information about the work done and how our donations can assist them will be coming in the next weeks leading up to Fr. Munini’s visit.

July 1, 2025 is the start of our new Fiscal Year and the office is
busy setting up the next Calendar for this Fiscal Year.
All Ministries, Committees and Groups must submit
their Meeting Dates and Times by June 15. Please send
your information to Erika at the office. Having a good,
current calendar is vital to the smooth running of the
facilities. The Parish Hall and Conference Room are both in
high demand, and the accurate calendar helps ensure
requested availability.

The Soap for Hope Drive to collect personal hygiene items for the Samaritan Center at Catholic Charities is now underway. Items such as bar soap, dish soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes/toothpaste, shampoo, etc. may be dropped off in the clear containers at the entrances to church. This drive will continue through June 16th. We appreciate your support.

Are you interested in discerning a vocation to priesthood? If so, there is a Mass and dinner organized by the diocesan vocations office on July 8th at 5 PM. Respond by July 1st. You must be 18 and above to attend. For details see the flyer on the bulletin board. God may be calling you! Give it a try.

On July 1, 2025, our Calvary Cemetery prices for purchasing graves and columbarium niches, as well as for services such as burials, headstone foundations, and marker installations will increase. These new prices will soon be published on the parish cemetery website and available to all local funeral directors. If you have not yet made your final arrangements, now would be a good time. Contact the cemetery for info.

The Altar and Linen Cleaning Ministry works to prepare the altar area and ensure that the priest has clean altar linens and sacramental vessels to celebrate Sunday Mass. We currently need volunteers for light cleaning in the sacristy and the altar areas of the church. The time commitment is approximately one hour a month, and involves dusting the altar, washing the sacramental vessels, and replenishing the Holy Water at the church entrances, as well as a few additional tasks as needed. If interested, please contact Mary Gonyea at mkmgonyea@gmail.com or Julie Ruocco at Ruocco@ithaca.edu.

NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL GRADES 7-12
Come experience the Notre Dame difference! Notre Dame High School provides a comprehensive and challenging educational experience while also supporting student growth through leadership & service opportunities, extensive cocurricular activities, the performing & visual arts and athletic programs. Tours and shadowing opportunities are highly encouraged. Prospective students can choose to spend a half or full day shadowing a student at Notre Dame attending
classes, making new friends, touring the school and enjoying
lunch. For more information or to schedule a tour or shadowing visit please contact Nick Weiermiller at 607-734-2267 option 3. Notre Dame High School is located at: 1400 Maple Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904. A fee for bus service is
available for students residing in Ithaca and the surrounding
areas. Notre Dame High School
is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year. Apply online at: notredamehighschool.com. Financial aid is available. We hope to see you soon!

The Care and Concern Committee of the Church sends cards to church members in nursing homes. However, often people in our congregation are in the hospital, healing at home or are at rehabilitation centers to gain strength. We want to be sure that our church family knows that we’re thinking of them and praying for them. If someone you know would be blessed by receiving a card, please send the contact information (name and address) to cbgracem@gmail.com…so the Holy Spirit can touch lives one card at a time.

Is there someone you know who could use a warm, cozy shawl that comes with a prayer to help brighten their day? We have Prayer Shawls available for people to hand out. These shawls have been knitted by members of the parish with love and hope that they can help make a difference in someone’s life. Please contact the Caring Team or Parish Office  607/273-6121 if you would like one.

Your voice matters. If you have a suggestion, good idea around the pastoral goals of the parish; spiritual opportunities, outreach/community building, youth and family, buildings/grounds, cemetery and financial matters, kindly stop by the pastoral council meetings that occur every first Thursday of each month. You will be listened to because you love your parish.

Confessions are heard every Saturday from 2:00pm-3:30pm in the Church.

Call 273-6121 to receive this Sacrament or if your loved one is in the hospital.

For Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation email Rich at rich.rasmussen@dor.org for information or to register.

Call 607-273-6121 at least 6 months in advance of your wedding date.