The Catholic Sun
Digital Update
for April 20 – April 26
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Divine Mercy Sunday celebrates faith, fellowship in Central Square
By Dc. Tom Cuskey
Editor
Divine Mercy Sunday — the second Sunday of Easter — was recently celebrated in parishes throughout the world. In the Diocese of Syracuse, the only parish that bears that name marked the feast with special events celebrating the day and recent improvements made to the campus.
The Seder Meal: Celebrating Passover in the Southern Tier
A ritual Seder Supper on Tuesday of Holy Week was hosted by Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Endicott, Broome County, with over 150 people in attendance.
The parish has been hosting this event since 1980 to recognize and celebrate the Jewish roots of the Christian faith in a ritualistic manner. However, in 2020, COVID restrictions prevented the gathering. This year’s event revived the celebration.
Syracuse Catholic Diocese Health and Wellness Fair is next week
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse will hold its first-ever Health Fair on Thursday, April 27 from 12:00 to 4:30PM at Christ the King Retreat House. The event is open to diocesan and parish employees, parishioners, and Catholic Charities employees. Admission is free and guests are welcome to attend for any portion of the afternoon.
‘Go tell’: Bishop reminds Good Friday crowd of their spiritual duty
Following Jesus on the Way of the Cross is a tradition for Catholics on Good Friday. Here in the Diocese of Syracuse, families, youth and adults of all ages have the opportunity to come together once a year for Good Friday Stations of the Cross with the Bishop. This tradition was started years ago by then Bishop Robert J. Cunningham and continues to flourish to this day.
Divine Mercy feast marks use of updated sacramental Rite of Penance
Celebration of the Feast of Divine Mercy on the Second Sunday of Easter took on an additional significance this year as some subtle changes have been made to the order of the Sacrament of Penance. The changes took effect on the feast day.
“This is an opportunity,”
Who knew a soup kitchen could be a better classroom?
Those words were emblazoned across the front of a woman’s shirt, along with an image of Snoopy. She was in the food line at Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen.
“I love your shirt,” volunteer Abby Weiss said while handing her fresh fruit. Next to Abby, volunteer Jess Winslow was pouring a glass of lemonade for the young woman, who couldn’t seem to contain herself at…
Pantry benefit at Cicero parish
Sacred Heart Church in Cicero is hosting a wine and cheese event to benefit their parish food pantry ministry.
Anna’s Pantry provides food for the needy in the Cicero area. Parishioners support the pantry through food and monetary donations, by their volunteer efforts and through fundraising events like the wine and cheese party.
Events in our Diocese
week of 4/20 – 4/26
Here is a listing of a few events of interest happening in our Diocese.
Visit here for a complete list.
Catholic Men’s Group
April 22, 2023
St. John the Baptist/Transfiguration Church – Rome
Theology Uncorked with Deacon Nathan Gunn
April 20, 2023
Hart’s Hill Inn
Our Lady of Pompei/St Peters Basket Bonanza
April 22, 2023
Cathedral Academy at Pompei
Southern Tier Catholic Men of Christ Fellowship Breakfast
April 22, 2023
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church – Endicott
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