Confessions at Franciscan Place located in the Carousel Mall) are Mondays from 10 a.m. – Noon and 2 – 4 p.m.; Tuesdays from 2 – 4 p.m.; Wednesdays from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 8 p.m.; Thursdays from 10 a.m. – Noon and 2 – 4 p.m.; Fridays from 2 – 4 p.m.; and Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
From the Safe Environment Office You can help create a safer environment for children by inspiring others to participate in your parish, agency or school abuse prevention efforts. For more information contact St. Daniel Site Coordinator Paul Loman at 454-3639 or ploman@syrdiocese.org
World Marriage Day Celebration on February 12 at 2:00 p.m. at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Bishop Robert Cunningham will honor couples celebrating silver anniversaries, golden anniversaries, or an anniversary beyond 50 years in 2012. All couples are encouraged to attend.
Rosary for Life Every Saturday from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. at Planned Parenthood in Syracuse. For more information, contact Timothy Young at 455-2135.
40 Days for Life Christians throughout Syracuse are invited to take part in the international 40 Days for Life effort from February 22 through April 1. In addition to 40 days of peaceful prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, please consider volunteering to pray outside of Syracuse Planned Parenthood during the 40 days. The fruits of this effort are incredible with over 5,000 babies and their moms spared the tragedy of abortion – including several here in Syracuse! Opening Prayer Service on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m. in front of Planned Parenthood. For more information, please contact: Jeannie Owens at 956-7772 or Shannon Guy at 200-0255 or go to 40daysforlife.com/syracuse. All are welcome!
Holy Family Parish Mission for Lent The Sisters of Reparation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will present a mission on Mercy and the Beatitudes. This message will lead to a deeper appreciation for the graces received through the sacraments of mercy – the Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation. Sunday, March 4th – The Message of Divine Mercy / Monday, March 5th – Sacraments: Gift and Response / Tuesday, March 6th – My Soul Magnifies the Lord (Parish Penance Service). Each night begins at 7:00 p.m. All are invited to meet the Sisters and hear the special one hour talk followed by veneration of a First Class Relic of St. Faustina. Please bring your family and friends and learn about living in the Mercy of God and witnessing His love.
Oxford Street Inn Benefit Catholic Charities of Onondaga County announces Acappella for the Fellas 2012, a Collegiate and Modern Acappella festival to benefit the shelter for homeless men they operate. The concert will be Saturday, February 18 at 8 p.m. at Holy Cross Church in Dewitt. Performers include Orange Appeal, The Mandarins, no Xcuse, Five to Life, and The Crosbys. $20 at the door, seniors $15, students $10. Advance sale tickets $15 – available from the Office of Dr. John Finkenstadt at 478-9710, and from Catholic Charities’ Toni Maxwell at 362-7528. Cash or check.
Ash Wednesday Fish Fry at Assumption Church Parish Center on Wednesday, February 22nd from 12:00 Noon – 7:00 p.m. Complete Dinner (Haddock, French Fries or Macaroni & Cheese, Cole Slaw, Rolls, Assorted Homemade Desserts) $10 for adults, $8 for children under 12. Fish Sandwich $7 / Side dishes $2. Take-out available the day of the dinner – call 472-1564.
Mardi Gras Polish Dinner with live music and beads. Sunday, February 19 serving from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m. at Transfiguration Church Hall. Polish Food Platter: pierogi, golabki, kielbasa, vegetable, rye bread, jelly doughnuts & refreshments. Plan to attend with your family and friends! $10 for adults, $4 for children under 12.