Easter: A Beginning, Not an Ending

Over the past several weeks, our parish has entered into Lent with a renewed sense of purpose. Through our Return series, times of prayer, and intentional reflection, we have been focusing not only on our own relationship with God, but also on those in our lives who may have drifted away from the practice of their faith.

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Holy Thursday – April 2nd

Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper

• 6:30pm - Lourdes Campus
• 8:00pm until 10:00pm - Followed by the adoration vigil and traditional visit to repositories at both Lourdes and Rosary.

Good Friday – April 3rd

• 3:00pm – Service of the Lord’s Passion at Rosary Campus
• 8:00pm – Tenebrae Service at the Lourdes Campus

Holy Saturday – April 4th

• 11:30am – Blessing of Easter Food at the Lourdes Campus
• 8:00pm – Easter Vigil Mass in the Holy Night of Easter at the Lourdes Campus

Easter Sunday – April 5th

Masses of the Resurrection of the Lord

• 8:15am at Lourdes Campus
• 10:30am at Lourdes Campus
• 1:00pm at Rosary Campus

Later that evening, the Church gathers once more in a powerful and ancient prayer known as Tenebrae.

At 8:00pm on Good Friday at the Lourdes campus, we enter into a liturgy marked by shadow, silence, and light gradually fading into darkness.

Candles are extinguished one by one. The church grows dim. We feel the weight of the tomb.

This is a rare and moving experience one that allows us to enter more deeply into the sorrow of the day, and the stillness that follows Christ’s death.

And yet, even in the darkness, there is a quiet sense that the story is not over.

Come and experience this sacred moment. Let the silence speak.

Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land where they are now less than 2% of the population. Your support is essential to help the Church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools and offer religious education.

The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines of Christianity, including in Jerusalem, Nazareth and Bethlehem to name only a few. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you join with Catholics around the work in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land.

Thank you for your generosity.

St. Joseph & St. Patrick Church (702 Columbia Street. Utica): 36th Divine Mercy Sunday on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

• 1:30pm – Music & Confession
• 3:00pm – Chaplet of Divine Mercy
• 3:30pm – Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

Rev. Pawel L. Zmija (Homilist)

Pray the Novena to the Divine Mercy

From Good Friday thru Easter Saturday
(April 3rd thru April 11th)

Even in the midst of the solemn beauty of Holy Week, there is room for joy especially for our children.

On Holy Saturday, April 4th at 12:00pm at the Seton Center, all families are invited to gather for the Peter J. Curley Memorial Easter Egg Hunt, generously sponsored by our parish Men’s Club.

This event is more than just an egg hunt. It is a moment of community. A moment of laughter. A moment where the joy of Easter begins to break through especially in the hearts of our youngest parishioners.

As children run and search and celebrate, we are reminded that Easter is not only proclaimed it is experienced.

This joyful tradition, offered in memory of Peter J. Curley, continues to bring families together and strengthens the bonds of our parish community.

All are welcome. Bring your children. Invite a friend.

And come experience the joy that always accompanies the promise of new life.

March 28th thru April 3rd

We pray for all members of the parish family, living and deceased, but especially for:

Visit our website for a summary of the upcoming Parish Events happenings for this month.

Join us for an evening of food, fellowship, prayer, and honest conversation about living our Catholic faith in today’s world.

April 11th and 12th

Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 9:15am, following the 8:15am Mass

At Seton Center

(Behind the Church)

At Mary, Mother of Our Savior, we believe faith is not meant to be lived alone. It is meant to be lived in relationship—with Jesus Christ and with a community that walks with you.

If you came this Easter... If you’ve been coming quietly... If something stirred in your heart during Lent...

Saturday, April 25, 2026 - Seton Center

(Behind the church)

15th Annual Raffle
Cash prizes and more!
Tickets are $100 on sale at Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School

Drawing Party doors open at noon - Drawing at 3:00pm

Hosted at Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish from July 12–17, 2026, this week is led by a team of joyful college missionaries who make the faith come alive in a way that is engaging, energetic, and deeply meaningful.

A Friendly but important reminder for all Liturgical Ministers

All Liturgical Ministers are required to be enrolled in the Diocesan Safe Environment Training in order to continue serving in the parish.

Those who serve as Eucharistic Ministers must be registered to remain active in this ministry, and those who serve as Lectors must complete their training by June 30, 2026.