Help Us Purchase a
New Nativity Set!
Our current set has taken some wear and tear since it was last refurbished about six years ago. Now we're looking into purchasing a new one. If you would like to "adopt" a figure or just contribute to the over all expenses, please see the form below. A copy will also be available
in the July 14th bulletin.
All donations are due by July 31st, 2024.
Be sure to read the instructions on the form
carefully before making a donation
THE TENTH HOUR
BISHOP LUCIA'S ANUAL VOCATION PICNIC
Wednesday August 7th
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Christ the King Retreat House,
Syracuse
Join Bishop Lucia and religious from around the diocese for an evening of prayer, conversation, discernment, and dinner. Please RSVP at vocations-syracuse.org before August 4th.
2024 MEN IN BLACK SOFTBALL GAME
Sunday July 28th
5:30p.m.
Mirabito Stadium, Binghamton
All are welcome to attend the Annual Men in Black Softball Game which will be held on Sunday, July 28th . Priests and seminarians will play against youth from around the southern tier in a friendly but competitive softball game. Come on out to the ballpark to cheer on the Syracuse Padres versus the Southern Tier Angels which includes free admission, kid's games on the field, basket raffles, 50/50 raffle, lots of family fun, and to hear inspirational vocation stories from our clergy. Feel free to invite your family, friends, and neighbors! There will also be a special Mass with Bishop Lucia for the Rite of Candidacy of our Seminarians, Cornelius Deep and Joe Kolkuns at 3:00pm at St. Vincent de Paul Blessed Sacrament in Vestal that afternoon. See you there... no ifs, ands, or bunts!
Teens who would like to play on the Southern Tier Angels
TOTUS TUUS
July 21-26
Our Lady of Sorrows
Totus Tuus is a day camp/evening retreat run by trained collage students during the summer. It is extremely fun, energetic, and helps youth to grow in their faith. There are two separate programs. The day program (grades 1-6) runs Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and costs $45 per child (family max is $90). The evening program (grades 7-12) runs from
Sunday - Thursday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and costs $20 per person.
Click the links down below to sign up.
DAY OF RENEWAL WITH DR. MARY HEALY
Saturday, August 24
1:00p.m. - 4 p.m.
Bishop Grimes High School
6652 Kirkville Road Syracuse
Dr. Mary Healy will be give a presentation called "Encountering the Divine Physician; Hope and Healing in a Broken World." Dc. Ken Money will share his testimony entitled "My Unexpected Life." Jeremy Bobak will provide inspirational music to deepen our faith.
$10 per person.
To register, call
315-741-5225 or email
CASH COW SUPER RAFFLE
July 20th
Our Lady of Sorrows
Support our youth trip to Steubenvile! Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a 65" Flat Screen TV, $300 cash, or $900 worth of Angus Beef from Trinity Angus! Winners will be drawn after the 5:15 Mass at OLS on July 20th. $10 for 1 ticket, $30 for 5, or $50 for 10.
YOUTH MINISTRY FALL 2024 KICKOFF
Sunday, September 15th
Our Lady of Sorrows
Middle school youth are invited to attended their block party form 2-4 PM.
High school youth are invited to attend their block
party from 5-7 PM.
Ice cream truck, inflatables, games, great food, and fellowship with youth of your own age!
Bring a friend!
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRIP TO NIGARA FALLS
Saturday, August 10th
All students entering grades 6-8 are invited to join us for a trip to Niagara Falls! The trip includes sightseeing, a visit to a Marian Shrine, Laser Tag, Arcade Games, and all you can eat pizza and wings! Price is $10 per youth. Contact Kathy Hamilton at khamilton@syrdio.org or
607-748-7417 to register.
YOUTH PAINTBALL GAME
Saturday, August 24
9:00a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
R&M Paintball
445 Miller Beach Rd, Owego
Join us for a morning full of paintball games in the arena! Full gear, unlimited paintballs, and snacks are included. Grades 6-12 are welcome. Invite a friend!
To register, email treynolds@syrdio.org by 8/22/24. Cost is $20 per player. Parent/Guardian must fill out a safety waiver either on arrival or beforehand.
The waiver can be found
For more information about events at Our Lady of Good Counsel, check out our Calendar.
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