RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY: Mary, Mother of Life

Dear Parish Family,
Each October, the Catholic Church in the United States observes Respect Life Month, beginning with Respect Life Sunday. This year’s theme, “Mary, Mother of Life,” holds special meaning for us as the parish family of Mary, Mother of Our Savior.

At the Annunciation, Mary received with faith a life and a future she could not fully understand. Her yes to God became a profound witness to the sacredness of life. From Bethlehem to Calvary, Mary shows us what it means to welcome, cherish, protect, and remain beside another person even when love requires sacrifice. That same calling belongs to us.

The Notre Dame Cross Country Team will be selling raffle tickets after all the Masses the weekend of October 3rd and 4th.

The raffle tickets are $10 each and the money raised goes towards the cost of travel to their out of the area Cross County Meets.

Thanks so much for helping support the ND Cross Country Team.

Every October, the Catholic Church in the US celebrates Respect Life Month, with the 1st Sunday of October designated as Respect Life Sunday.

As Catholics, we are called to welcome, care for and protect God’s gift of human life with special concern for those who are most vulnerable. Respect Life Sunday and Respect Life Month offer opportunities to highlight this precious gift through prayer, reflection, advocacy and service. This year’s theme, “Mary, Mother of Life” reflects on Our Lady’s distinguished role as mother of all the living. The life of the Blessed Mother teaches us to respect each human life in every stage and circumstance.

We ask her intercession in helping us to recognize the gift of human life, even when that gift is unexpected or calls us to make sacrifices.

Father Joe Salerno, our pastor emeritus, will be celebrating First Friday Mass at Lourdes on Friday, October 2 at 8:15am.

Following the Mass, the group will move to the Seton Center for a light breakfast where Fr. Joe will deliver a brief retreat talk for participants.

"I will make your burdens disappear." - Our Lady of Fatima

Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 2:45pm (St. Joseph/St. Patrick Parish, 702 Columbia St. Utica, NY 13501)

To commemorate the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the first class relic of Saint Francis will be here for all to be blessed.

Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 2:45 PM

Guest speaker: Rev. Jason Hage
Master of ceremonies: Senator Joseph Griffo
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Sunday, October 4 • Following the 10:30 AM Mass

Each October, the Catholic Church in the United States observes Respect Life Month, a time to renew our commitment to cherish, protect, and uphold the dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death.

As part of our parish observance, the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) will lead our parish family in a Rosary for Life on Sunday, October 4, immediately following the 10:30 AM Mass at our Lourdes Campus.

All are warmly invited to remain after Mass and join us in prayer. Together, we will entrust to Our Blessed Mother all mothers and fathers, children and families, the elderly and vulnerable, and all whose lives are in need of protection, care, and accompaniment.

As we pray alongside Catholics throughout our nation during Respect Life Month, may the Lord help each of us build a culture of life through prayer, compassion, and Christ-like love.

Please join us in praying for the dignity and protection of every human life.

Wednesday, October 7 • 6:30 PM

Join our parish family on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary for our annual Candlelight Rosary Procession on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30 PM at our Lourdes Campus.

Following our regular Wednesday Parish Holy Hour, Fr. Hage will lead us in this beautiful evening of prayer and Marian devotion. We will gather in the church and then process by candlelight to our outdoor Marian shrines, weather permitting, as together we pray the Holy Rosary. In a special way, we will entrust our parish, our families, our community, and our world to the maternal intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please bring your own Rosary and join us for this beautiful tradition of prayer, faith, and light as we honor Our Lady on her feast day.

All are warmly invited!

October is the month of the Holy Rosary.

We would like to invite all of you to try A Decade A Day. We have supplied rosaries and prayer cards to anyone wishing to have them. Praying a decade should take about 5 minutes of your time.

Pick a decade and reflect about how it fits into your life. Prayer is your conversation with God.

LAUNCH GATHERING
Wednesday, October 7 • 7:00 PM
Seton Center Conference Room
Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish

Our Mary Mother of Our Savior Men’s Club will be selling the delicious Bassone’s meatballs beginning at 9:00am on Sunday, October 11th.

Meatballs will be available until sold out. Come and get them while they are hot!!!

We will be offering three six-week sessions:

Monday from 3:00pm – 5:00pm

• October 12, 19, 26,
• November 2, 9,16

Wednesday from 3:00pm - 5:00pm or 6:00pm - 8:00pm

• October 14, 21, 28
• November 4, 11, 18

Sunday, October 18th ~ 1:00pm (Seton Center)

Join us for a pleasant afternoon of cultural specialty appetizers, entrees and desserts coordinated by Denise DiGiorgio, Patty Guarnier, Liz DuRoss and Eileen Nanna. Would you like to share a favorite family recipe? If you missed it last year, come and share it with us this year.

Sunday, October 25 | 9:30 AM | Church Parking Lot

Mark your calendars for one of our favorite fall traditions! Trunk or Treat returns to Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish for a morning of costumes, candy, family fun, and parish fellowship.

During the month of October we will be collecting winter hats, gloves and mittens for the cold weather soon approaching.

Hats of all sizes and colors can be dropped off near the Evanna Sullivan Outreach area in the back of church.

Thank you again for your kindness and generosity in all you do to help out neighbors in need.

This is not about equal gifts. It is about an equal willingness to participate.

Help Us Reach Our Goal by December 31!

If we reach our $97,968 goal by December 31, Fr. Hage will host a parish-wide ice cream social with all the toppings!

Monday, November 2, 2026 - 6:00pm at Lourdes

Please join on as we remember our parish family members that have passed away during this year. Families will be invited to come forward to light a votive candle in memory of their deceased loved ones at this very Solemn Mass.

Please call our Parish Office at (315) 724-3155 no later than October 26th if you and your family plan on attending this Mass.

Visit our website to check the list of names and include them in your prayers

If you would like to add a name to the list, please call the Office at (315) 724-3155.

Monthly Memorials for October

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