Events
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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1 | 2 Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Visitation Open until 9pm | 3 Parish Office Closed
Village Stations of the Cross
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
| 4 Easter Egg Hunt
Find all details HERE Join Us for an EGG-citing Easter Egg Hunt! Get ready for an egg-stravaganza of fun at our Easter Egg Hunt! It's a FREE event for all ages, so gather your friends and family for a morning of festive joy. Date: Saturday, April 4th Time: Starting at 11 AM Location: Parish Center Egg Hunt Details: Two age groups: under 5, 6-12 Come be a part of the egg-citement and make this Easter a memorable one! Don't miss out on the fun - mark your calendars and hop on over to St. Mary's of the Lake on April 4th at 11 am. How to Help: We're in need of donations of candy and/or trinkets to fill eggs. Please Drop off to the Parish office by March 21st. Volunteers are needed to help stuff eggs before the event on March 22nd Between Masses We also need volunteers to assist with hiding eggs and crowd control during the event. For more information please contact Victoria Wejko at vwejko@syrdio.org. Let's make this Easter egg-stra special together! Easter Vigil
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5 Easter Mass
Easter Mass
| 6 Parish Office Closed
| 7 Wild Goose
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm. The Wild Goose
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm. | 8 Adoration
| 9 | 10 | 11 Reconciliation (Confession)
Reconciliation (Confession) in Church, Saturdays 3:30pm - 4pm or by appointment. For an appointment, please call the church office. (315) 685-5083. A Guide for Confession - The basic requirement for a good confession is to have the intention of returning to God like the "prodigal son" and to acknowledge our sins with true sorrow before the priest.Sin in my LifeModern society has lost a sense of sin. As a Catholic follower of Christ, I must make an effort to recognize sin in my daily actions, words and omissions. The Gospels show how important is the forgiveness of our sins. Lives of saints prove that the person who grows in holiness has a stronger sense of sin, sorrow for sins, and a need for the Sacrament of Penance or Confession. The Differences in SinsAs a result of Original Sin, human nature is weakened. Baptism, by imparting the life of Christ's grace, takes away Original Sin, and turns us back toward God. The consequences of this weakness and the inclination to evil persist, and we often commit personal or actual sin. Actual sin is sin which people commit. There are two kinds of actual sin, mortal and venial. Mortal sin is a deadly offense against God, so horrible that it destroys the life of grace in the soul. Three simultaneous conditions must be fulfilled for a mortal sin: 1) the act must be something very serious; 2) the person must have sufficient understanding of what is being done; 3) the person must have sufficient freedom of the will. RememberIf you need help-especially if you have been away for some time-simply ask the priest and he will help you by "walking" you through the steps to make a good confession. Before ConfessionBe truly sorry for your sins. The essential act of Penance, on the part of the penitent, is contrition, a clear and decisive rejection of the sin committed, together with a resolution not to commit it again, out of the love one has for God and which is reborn with repentance. The resolution to avoid committing these sins in the future (amendment) is a sure sign that your sorrow is genuine and authentic. This does not mean that a promise never to fall again into sin is necessary. A resolution to try to avoid the near occasions of sin suffices for true repentance. God's grace in cooperation with the intention to rectify your life will give you the strength to resist and overcome temptation in the future. Examination of ConscienceBefore going to Confession you should make a review of mortal and venial sins since your last sacramental confession, and should express sorrow for sins, hatred for sins and a firm resolution not to sin again. A helpful pattern for examination of conscience is to review the Commandments of God and the Precepts of the Church:
During ConfessionAfter examining your conscience and telling God of your sorrow, go into the confessional. You may kneel at the screen or sit to talk face-to-face with the priest. Begin your confession with the sign of the cross, "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. My last confession was _______ weeks (months, years) ago."The priest may read a passage from holy Scripture. Say the sins that you remember. Start with the one(s) that is most difficult to say. (In order to make a good confession the faithful must confess all mortal sins, according to kind and number.) After confessing all the sins you remember since your last good confession, you may conclude by saying, "I am sorry for these and all the sins of my past life." Listen to the words of the priest. He will assign you some penance. Doing the penance will diminish the temporal punishment due to sins already forgiven. When invited, express some prayer of sorrow or Act of Contrition such as:
At the End of ConfessionListen to the words of absolution, the sacramental forgiveness of the Church through the ordained priest. As you listen to the words of forgiveness you may make the sign of the cross with the priest. If he closes by saying, "Give thanks to the Lord for He is good," answer, "For His mercy endures forever." After ConfessionGive thanks to God for forgiving you again. If you recall some serious sin you forgot to tell, rest assured that it has been forgiven with the others, but be sure to confess it in your next Confession. Do your assigned Penance. Resolve to return to the Sacrament of Reconciliation often. We Catholics are fortunate to have the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is the ordinary way for us to have our sins forgiven. This sacrament is a powerful help to get rid of our weaknesses, grow in holiness, and lead a balanced and virtuous life. |
12 CLOW
Children's Liturgy of the Word is a liturgical practice where young children (typically from preschool to 4th grade) are invited to hear the scriptures and reflections in an age-appropriate manner, often separate from the main Mass liturgy. It aims to engage children in the Word of God and help them understand the scripture readings through simplified explanations. Confirmation at St. Joseph’s Church in Camillus
| 13 | 14 Wild Goose
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm. The Wild Goose
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm. | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 Reconciliation (Confession)
Reconciliation (Confession) in Church, Saturdays 3:30pm - 4pm or by appointment. For an appointment, please call the church office. (315) 685-5083. A Guide for Confession - The basic requirement for a good confession is to have the intention of returning to God like the "prodigal son" and to acknowledge our sins with true sorrow before the priest.Sin in my LifeModern society has lost a sense of sin. As a Catholic follower of Christ, I must make an effort to recognize sin in my daily actions, words and omissions. The Gospels show how important is the forgiveness of our sins. Lives of saints prove that the person who grows in holiness has a stronger sense of sin, sorrow for sins, and a need for the Sacrament of Penance or Confession. The Differences in SinsAs a result of Original Sin, human nature is weakened. Baptism, by imparting the life of Christ's grace, takes away Original Sin, and turns us back toward God. The consequences of this weakness and the inclination to evil persist, and we often commit personal or actual sin. Actual sin is sin which people commit. There are two kinds of actual sin, mortal and venial. Mortal sin is a deadly offense against God, so horrible that it destroys the life of grace in the soul. Three simultaneous conditions must be fulfilled for a mortal sin: 1) the act must be something very serious; 2) the person must have sufficient understanding of what is being done; 3) the person must have sufficient freedom of the will. RememberIf you need help-especially if you have been away for some time-simply ask the priest and he will help you by "walking" you through the steps to make a good confession. Before ConfessionBe truly sorry for your sins. The essential act of Penance, on the part of the penitent, is contrition, a clear and decisive rejection of the sin committed, together with a resolution not to commit it again, out of the love one has for God and which is reborn with repentance. The resolution to avoid committing these sins in the future (amendment) is a sure sign that your sorrow is genuine and authentic. This does not mean that a promise never to fall again into sin is necessary. A resolution to try to avoid the near occasions of sin suffices for true repentance. God's grace in cooperation with the intention to rectify your life will give you the strength to resist and overcome temptation in the future. Examination of ConscienceBefore going to Confession you should make a review of mortal and venial sins since your last sacramental confession, and should express sorrow for sins, hatred for sins and a firm resolution not to sin again. A helpful pattern for examination of conscience is to review the Commandments of God and the Precepts of the Church:
During ConfessionAfter examining your conscience and telling God of your sorrow, go into the confessional. You may kneel at the screen or sit to talk face-to-face with the priest. Begin your confession with the sign of the cross, "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. My last confession was _______ weeks (months, years) ago."The priest may read a passage from holy Scripture. Say the sins that you remember. Start with the one(s) that is most difficult to say. (In order to make a good confession the faithful must confess all mortal sins, according to kind and number.) After confessing all the sins you remember since your last good confession, you may conclude by saying, "I am sorry for these and all the sins of my past life." Listen to the words of the priest. He will assign you some penance. Doing the penance will diminish the temporal punishment due to sins already forgiven. When invited, express some prayer of sorrow or Act of Contrition such as:
At the End of ConfessionListen to the words of absolution, the sacramental forgiveness of the Church through the ordained priest. As you listen to the words of forgiveness you may make the sign of the cross with the priest. If he closes by saying, "Give thanks to the Lord for He is good," answer, "For His mercy endures forever." After ConfessionGive thanks to God for forgiving you again. If you recall some serious sin you forgot to tell, rest assured that it has been forgiven with the others, but be sure to confess it in your next Confession. Do your assigned Penance. Resolve to return to the Sacrament of Reconciliation often. We Catholics are fortunate to have the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is the ordinary way for us to have our sins forgiven. This sacrament is a powerful help to get rid of our weaknesses, grow in holiness, and lead a balanced and virtuous life. |
19 Faith Formation Classes
Pre-K Through Confirmation 1 (8th Grade) meet the 1st and 3rd Sunday morning of the month. CLOW
Children's Liturgy of the Word is a liturgical practice where young children (typically from preschool to 4th grade) are invited to hear the scriptures and reflections in an age-appropriate manner, often separate from the main Mass liturgy. It aims to engage children in the Word of God and help them understand the scripture readings through simplified explanations. | 20 | 21 Wild Goose
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm. The Wild Goose
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm. | 22 Lifted in Hope
The group will begin meeting on Wednesday, January 28th at 5:30 pm in the Parish Center and will be meeting monthly the fourth Wednesday of the month. All who are experiencing loss now or in the past, are welcome. Please reach out to Deacon Ken if you are interested in attending or need additional information by calling the parish office or email at kmoney@syrdio.org Adoration
| 23 | 24 | 25 Reconciliation (Confession)
Reconciliation (Confession) in Church, Saturdays 3:30pm - 4pm or by appointment. For an appointment, please call the church office. (315) 685-5083. A Guide for Confession - The basic requirement for a good confession is to have the intention of returning to God like the "prodigal son" and to acknowledge our sins with true sorrow before the priest.Sin in my LifeModern society has lost a sense of sin. As a Catholic follower of Christ, I must make an effort to recognize sin in my daily actions, words and omissions. The Gospels show how important is the forgiveness of our sins. Lives of saints prove that the person who grows in holiness has a stronger sense of sin, sorrow for sins, and a need for the Sacrament of Penance or Confession. The Differences in SinsAs a result of Original Sin, human nature is weakened. Baptism, by imparting the life of Christ's grace, takes away Original Sin, and turns us back toward God. The consequences of this weakness and the inclination to evil persist, and we often commit personal or actual sin. Actual sin is sin which people commit. There are two kinds of actual sin, mortal and venial. Mortal sin is a deadly offense against God, so horrible that it destroys the life of grace in the soul. Three simultaneous conditions must be fulfilled for a mortal sin: 1) the act must be something very serious; 2) the person must have sufficient understanding of what is being done; 3) the person must have sufficient freedom of the will. RememberIf you need help-especially if you have been away for some time-simply ask the priest and he will help you by "walking" you through the steps to make a good confession. Before ConfessionBe truly sorry for your sins. The essential act of Penance, on the part of the penitent, is contrition, a clear and decisive rejection of the sin committed, together with a resolution not to commit it again, out of the love one has for God and which is reborn with repentance. The resolution to avoid committing these sins in the future (amendment) is a sure sign that your sorrow is genuine and authentic. This does not mean that a promise never to fall again into sin is necessary. A resolution to try to avoid the near occasions of sin suffices for true repentance. God's grace in cooperation with the intention to rectify your life will give you the strength to resist and overcome temptation in the future. Examination of ConscienceBefore going to Confession you should make a review of mortal and venial sins since your last sacramental confession, and should express sorrow for sins, hatred for sins and a firm resolution not to sin again. A helpful pattern for examination of conscience is to review the Commandments of God and the Precepts of the Church:
During ConfessionAfter examining your conscience and telling God of your sorrow, go into the confessional. You may kneel at the screen or sit to talk face-to-face with the priest. Begin your confession with the sign of the cross, "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. My last confession was _______ weeks (months, years) ago."The priest may read a passage from holy Scripture. Say the sins that you remember. Start with the one(s) that is most difficult to say. (In order to make a good confession the faithful must confess all mortal sins, according to kind and number.) After confessing all the sins you remember since your last good confession, you may conclude by saying, "I am sorry for these and all the sins of my past life." Listen to the words of the priest. He will assign you some penance. Doing the penance will diminish the temporal punishment due to sins already forgiven. When invited, express some prayer of sorrow or Act of Contrition such as:
At the End of ConfessionListen to the words of absolution, the sacramental forgiveness of the Church through the ordained priest. As you listen to the words of forgiveness you may make the sign of the cross with the priest. If he closes by saying, "Give thanks to the Lord for He is good," answer, "For His mercy endures forever." After ConfessionGive thanks to God for forgiving you again. If you recall some serious sin you forgot to tell, rest assured that it has been forgiven with the others, but be sure to confess it in your next Confession. Do your assigned Penance. Resolve to return to the Sacrament of Reconciliation often. We Catholics are fortunate to have the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is the ordinary way for us to have our sins forgiven. This sacrament is a powerful help to get rid of our weaknesses, grow in holiness, and lead a balanced and virtuous life. |
26 Simply Sunday
we eat simply so others may simply eat
Choose one day a month to eat simply. Donate savings to the Human Development committee on the last weekend of the month to provide fresh produce for local food pantries and the Food Bank of CNY. CLOW
Children's Liturgy of the Word is a liturgical practice where young children (typically from preschool to 4th grade) are invited to hear the scriptures and reflections in an age-appropriate manner, often separate from the main Mass liturgy. It aims to engage children in the Word of God and help them understand the scripture readings through simplified explanations. Family Faith Formation
| 27 | 28 Wild Goose
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm. The Wild Goose
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm. | 29 | 30 |
Thursday Apr 2, 2026
Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Thursday Apr 2, 2026 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Visitation Open until 9pm
Friday Apr 3, 2026
Parish Office Closed
Friday Apr 3, 2026 All day
Village Stations of the Cross
Friday Apr 3, 2026 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
Friday Apr 3, 2026 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Saturday Apr 4, 2026
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday Apr 4, 2026 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Find all details HERE
Join Us for an EGG-citing Easter Egg Hunt!
Get ready for an egg-stravaganza of fun at our Easter Egg Hunt! It's a FREE event for all ages, so gather your friends and family for a morning of festive joy.
Date: Saturday, April 4th Time: Starting at 11 AM
Location: Parish Center
Egg Hunt Details:
Two age groups: under 5, 6-12
Come be a part of the egg-citement and make this Easter a memorable one! Don't miss out on the fun - mark your calendars and hop on over to St. Mary's of the Lake on April 4th at 11 am.
How to Help:
We're in need of donations of candy and/or trinkets to fill eggs. Please Drop off to the Parish office by March 21st.
Volunteers are needed to help stuff eggs before the event on March 22nd Between Masses
We also need volunteers to assist with hiding eggs and crowd control during the event.
For more information please contact Victoria Wejko at vwejko@syrdio.org.
Let's make this Easter egg-stra special together!Easter Vigil
Saturday Apr 4, 2026 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sunday Apr 5, 2026
Easter Mass
Sunday Apr 5, 2026 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Easter Mass
Sunday Apr 5, 2026 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Monday Apr 6, 2026
Parish Office Closed
Monday Apr 6, 2026 All day
Tuesday Apr 7, 2026
Wild Goose
Tuesday Apr 7, 2026 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm.
The Wild Goose
Tuesday Apr 7, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm.
Wednesday Apr 8, 2026
Adoration
Wednesday Apr 8, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday Apr 11, 2026
Reconciliation (Confession)
Saturday Apr 11, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Reconciliation (Confession) in Church, Saturdays 3:30pm - 4pm or by appointment. For an appointment, please call the church office. (315) 685-5083.
A Guide for Confession - The basic requirement for a good confession is to have the intention of returning to God like the "prodigal son" and to acknowledge our sins with true sorrow before the priest.
Sin in my Life
Modern society has lost a sense of sin. As a Catholic follower of Christ, I must make an effort to recognize sin in my daily actions, words and omissions.
The Gospels show how important is the forgiveness of our sins. Lives of saints prove that the person who grows in holiness has a stronger sense of sin, sorrow for sins, and a need for the Sacrament of Penance or Confession.
The Differences in Sins
As a result of Original Sin, human nature is weakened. Baptism, by imparting the life of Christ's grace, takes away Original Sin, and turns us back toward God. The consequences of this weakness and the inclination to evil persist, and we often commit personal or actual sin.
Actual sin is sin which people commit. There are two kinds of actual sin, mortal and venial.
Mortal sin is a deadly offense against God, so horrible that it destroys the life of grace in the soul. Three simultaneous conditions must be fulfilled for a mortal sin: 1) the act must be something very serious; 2) the person must have sufficient understanding of what is being done; 3) the person must have sufficient freedom of the will.
Remember
If you need help-especially if you have been away for some time-simply ask the priest and he will help you by "walking" you through the steps to make a good confession.
Before Confession
Be truly sorry for your sins. The essential act of Penance, on the part of the penitent, is contrition, a clear and decisive rejection of the sin committed, together with a resolution not to commit it again, out of the love one has for God and which is reborn with repentance. The resolution to avoid committing these sins in the future (amendment) is a sure sign that your sorrow is genuine and authentic. This does not mean that a promise never to fall again into sin is necessary. A resolution to try to avoid the near occasions of sin suffices for true repentance. God's grace in cooperation with the intention to rectify your life will give you the strength to resist and overcome temptation in the future.
Examination of Conscience
Before going to Confession you should make a review of mortal and venial sins since your last sacramental confession, and should express sorrow for sins, hatred for sins and a firm resolution not to sin again.
A helpful pattern for examination of conscience is to review the Commandments of God and the Precepts of the Church:
- Have God and the pursuit of sanctity in Christ been the goal of my life? Have I denied my faith? Have I placed my trust in false teachings or substitutes for God? Did I despair of God's mercy?
- Have I avoided the profane use of God's name in my speech? Have I broken a solemn vow or promise?
- Have I honored every Sunday by avoiding unnecessary work, celebrating the Mass (also holydays)? Was I inattentive at, or unnecessarily late for Mass, or did I leave early? Have I neglected prayer for a long time?
- Have I shown Christlike respect to parents, spouse, and family members, legitimate authorities? Have I been attentive to the religious education and formation of my children?
- Have I cared for the bodily health and safety of myself and all others? Did I abuse drugs or alcohol? Have I supported in any way abortion, "mercy killing," or suicide?
- Was I impatient, angry, envious, proud, jealous, revengeful, lazy? Have I forgiven others?
- Have I been just in my responsibilities to employer and employees? Have I discriminated against others because of race or other reasons?
- Have I been chaste in thought and word? Have I used sex only within marriage and while open to procreating life? Have I given myself sexual gratification? Did I deliberately look at impure TV, pictures, reading?
- Have I stolen anything from another, from my employer, from government? If so, am I ready to repay it? Did I fulfill my contracts? Did I rashly gamble, depriving my family of necessities?
- Have I spoken ill of any other person? Have I always told the truth? Have I kept secrets and confidences?
- Have I permitted sexual thoughts about someone to whom I am not married?
- Have I desired what belongs to other people? Have I wished ill on another?
- Have I been faithful to sacramental living (Holy Communion and Penance)?
- Have I helped make my parish community stronger and holier? Have I contributed to the support of the Church?
- Have I done penance by abstaining and fasting on obligatory days? Have I fasted before receiving communion?
- Have I been mindful of the poor? Do I accept God's will for me?
During Confession
After examining your conscience and telling God of your sorrow, go into the confessional. You may kneel at the screen or sit to talk face-to-face with the priest.
Begin your confession with the sign of the cross, "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. My last confession was _______ weeks (months, years) ago."
The priest may read a passage from holy Scripture.
Say the sins that you remember. Start with the one(s) that is most difficult to say. (In order to make a good confession the faithful must confess all mortal sins, according to kind and number.) After confessing all the sins you remember since your last good confession, you may conclude by saying, "I am sorry for these and all the sins of my past life."
Listen to the words of the priest. He will assign you some penance. Doing the penance will diminish the temporal punishment due to sins already forgiven. When invited, express some prayer of sorrow or Act of Contrition such as:
An Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell. But most of all because I have offended you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life. Amen.
At the End of Confession
Listen to the words of absolution, the sacramental forgiveness of the Church through the ordained priest.
As you listen to the words of forgiveness you may make the sign of the cross with the priest. If he closes by saying, "Give thanks to the Lord for He is good," answer, "For His mercy endures forever."
After Confession
Give thanks to God for forgiving you again. If you recall some serious sin you forgot to tell, rest assured that it has been forgiven with the others, but be sure to confess it in your next Confession.
Do your assigned Penance.
Resolve to return to the Sacrament of Reconciliation often. We Catholics are fortunate to have the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is the ordinary way for us to have our sins forgiven. This sacrament is a powerful help to get rid of our weaknesses, grow in holiness, and lead a balanced and virtuous life.
Sunday Apr 12, 2026
CLOW
Sunday Apr 12, 2026 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Children's Liturgy of the Word is a liturgical practice where young children (typically from preschool to 4th grade) are invited to hear the scriptures and reflections in an age-appropriate manner, often separate from the main Mass liturgy. It aims to engage children in the Word of God and help them understand the scripture readings through simplified explanations.
Confirmation at St. Joseph’s Church in Camillus
Sunday Apr 12, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Wild Goose
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm.
The Wild Goose
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm.
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Reconciliation (Confession)
Saturday Apr 18, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Reconciliation (Confession) in Church, Saturdays 3:30pm - 4pm or by appointment. For an appointment, please call the church office. (315) 685-5083.
A Guide for Confession - The basic requirement for a good confession is to have the intention of returning to God like the "prodigal son" and to acknowledge our sins with true sorrow before the priest.
Sin in my Life
Modern society has lost a sense of sin. As a Catholic follower of Christ, I must make an effort to recognize sin in my daily actions, words and omissions.
The Gospels show how important is the forgiveness of our sins. Lives of saints prove that the person who grows in holiness has a stronger sense of sin, sorrow for sins, and a need for the Sacrament of Penance or Confession.
The Differences in Sins
As a result of Original Sin, human nature is weakened. Baptism, by imparting the life of Christ's grace, takes away Original Sin, and turns us back toward God. The consequences of this weakness and the inclination to evil persist, and we often commit personal or actual sin.
Actual sin is sin which people commit. There are two kinds of actual sin, mortal and venial.
Mortal sin is a deadly offense against God, so horrible that it destroys the life of grace in the soul. Three simultaneous conditions must be fulfilled for a mortal sin: 1) the act must be something very serious; 2) the person must have sufficient understanding of what is being done; 3) the person must have sufficient freedom of the will.
Remember
If you need help-especially if you have been away for some time-simply ask the priest and he will help you by "walking" you through the steps to make a good confession.
Before Confession
Be truly sorry for your sins. The essential act of Penance, on the part of the penitent, is contrition, a clear and decisive rejection of the sin committed, together with a resolution not to commit it again, out of the love one has for God and which is reborn with repentance. The resolution to avoid committing these sins in the future (amendment) is a sure sign that your sorrow is genuine and authentic. This does not mean that a promise never to fall again into sin is necessary. A resolution to try to avoid the near occasions of sin suffices for true repentance. God's grace in cooperation with the intention to rectify your life will give you the strength to resist and overcome temptation in the future.
Examination of Conscience
Before going to Confession you should make a review of mortal and venial sins since your last sacramental confession, and should express sorrow for sins, hatred for sins and a firm resolution not to sin again.
A helpful pattern for examination of conscience is to review the Commandments of God and the Precepts of the Church:
- Have God and the pursuit of sanctity in Christ been the goal of my life? Have I denied my faith? Have I placed my trust in false teachings or substitutes for God? Did I despair of God's mercy?
- Have I avoided the profane use of God's name in my speech? Have I broken a solemn vow or promise?
- Have I honored every Sunday by avoiding unnecessary work, celebrating the Mass (also holydays)? Was I inattentive at, or unnecessarily late for Mass, or did I leave early? Have I neglected prayer for a long time?
- Have I shown Christlike respect to parents, spouse, and family members, legitimate authorities? Have I been attentive to the religious education and formation of my children?
- Have I cared for the bodily health and safety of myself and all others? Did I abuse drugs or alcohol? Have I supported in any way abortion, "mercy killing," or suicide?
- Was I impatient, angry, envious, proud, jealous, revengeful, lazy? Have I forgiven others?
- Have I been just in my responsibilities to employer and employees? Have I discriminated against others because of race or other reasons?
- Have I been chaste in thought and word? Have I used sex only within marriage and while open to procreating life? Have I given myself sexual gratification? Did I deliberately look at impure TV, pictures, reading?
- Have I stolen anything from another, from my employer, from government? If so, am I ready to repay it? Did I fulfill my contracts? Did I rashly gamble, depriving my family of necessities?
- Have I spoken ill of any other person? Have I always told the truth? Have I kept secrets and confidences?
- Have I permitted sexual thoughts about someone to whom I am not married?
- Have I desired what belongs to other people? Have I wished ill on another?
- Have I been faithful to sacramental living (Holy Communion and Penance)?
- Have I helped make my parish community stronger and holier? Have I contributed to the support of the Church?
- Have I done penance by abstaining and fasting on obligatory days? Have I fasted before receiving communion?
- Have I been mindful of the poor? Do I accept God's will for me?
During Confession
After examining your conscience and telling God of your sorrow, go into the confessional. You may kneel at the screen or sit to talk face-to-face with the priest.
Begin your confession with the sign of the cross, "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. My last confession was _______ weeks (months, years) ago."
The priest may read a passage from holy Scripture.
Say the sins that you remember. Start with the one(s) that is most difficult to say. (In order to make a good confession the faithful must confess all mortal sins, according to kind and number.) After confessing all the sins you remember since your last good confession, you may conclude by saying, "I am sorry for these and all the sins of my past life."
Listen to the words of the priest. He will assign you some penance. Doing the penance will diminish the temporal punishment due to sins already forgiven. When invited, express some prayer of sorrow or Act of Contrition such as:
An Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell. But most of all because I have offended you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life. Amen.
At the End of Confession
Listen to the words of absolution, the sacramental forgiveness of the Church through the ordained priest.
As you listen to the words of forgiveness you may make the sign of the cross with the priest. If he closes by saying, "Give thanks to the Lord for He is good," answer, "For His mercy endures forever."
After Confession
Give thanks to God for forgiving you again. If you recall some serious sin you forgot to tell, rest assured that it has been forgiven with the others, but be sure to confess it in your next Confession.
Do your assigned Penance.
Resolve to return to the Sacrament of Reconciliation often. We Catholics are fortunate to have the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is the ordinary way for us to have our sins forgiven. This sacrament is a powerful help to get rid of our weaknesses, grow in holiness, and lead a balanced and virtuous life.
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Faith Formation Classes
Sunday Apr 19, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Pre-K Through Confirmation 1 (8th Grade) meet the 1st and 3rd Sunday morning of the month.
CLOW
Sunday Apr 19, 2026 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Children's Liturgy of the Word is a liturgical practice where young children (typically from preschool to 4th grade) are invited to hear the scriptures and reflections in an age-appropriate manner, often separate from the main Mass liturgy. It aims to engage children in the Word of God and help them understand the scripture readings through simplified explanations.
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Wild Goose
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm.
The Wild Goose
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm.
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Lifted in Hope
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
The group will begin meeting on Wednesday, January 28th at 5:30 pm in the Parish Center and will be meeting monthly the fourth Wednesday of the month. All who are experiencing loss now or in the past, are welcome. Please reach out to Deacon Ken if you are interested in attending or need additional information by calling the parish office or email at kmoney@syrdio.org
Adoration
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday Apr 25, 2026
Reconciliation (Confession)
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Reconciliation (Confession) in Church, Saturdays 3:30pm - 4pm or by appointment. For an appointment, please call the church office. (315) 685-5083.
A Guide for Confession - The basic requirement for a good confession is to have the intention of returning to God like the "prodigal son" and to acknowledge our sins with true sorrow before the priest.
Sin in my Life
Modern society has lost a sense of sin. As a Catholic follower of Christ, I must make an effort to recognize sin in my daily actions, words and omissions.
The Gospels show how important is the forgiveness of our sins. Lives of saints prove that the person who grows in holiness has a stronger sense of sin, sorrow for sins, and a need for the Sacrament of Penance or Confession.
The Differences in Sins
As a result of Original Sin, human nature is weakened. Baptism, by imparting the life of Christ's grace, takes away Original Sin, and turns us back toward God. The consequences of this weakness and the inclination to evil persist, and we often commit personal or actual sin.
Actual sin is sin which people commit. There are two kinds of actual sin, mortal and venial.
Mortal sin is a deadly offense against God, so horrible that it destroys the life of grace in the soul. Three simultaneous conditions must be fulfilled for a mortal sin: 1) the act must be something very serious; 2) the person must have sufficient understanding of what is being done; 3) the person must have sufficient freedom of the will.
Remember
If you need help-especially if you have been away for some time-simply ask the priest and he will help you by "walking" you through the steps to make a good confession.
Before Confession
Be truly sorry for your sins. The essential act of Penance, on the part of the penitent, is contrition, a clear and decisive rejection of the sin committed, together with a resolution not to commit it again, out of the love one has for God and which is reborn with repentance. The resolution to avoid committing these sins in the future (amendment) is a sure sign that your sorrow is genuine and authentic. This does not mean that a promise never to fall again into sin is necessary. A resolution to try to avoid the near occasions of sin suffices for true repentance. God's grace in cooperation with the intention to rectify your life will give you the strength to resist and overcome temptation in the future.
Examination of Conscience
Before going to Confession you should make a review of mortal and venial sins since your last sacramental confession, and should express sorrow for sins, hatred for sins and a firm resolution not to sin again.
A helpful pattern for examination of conscience is to review the Commandments of God and the Precepts of the Church:
- Have God and the pursuit of sanctity in Christ been the goal of my life? Have I denied my faith? Have I placed my trust in false teachings or substitutes for God? Did I despair of God's mercy?
- Have I avoided the profane use of God's name in my speech? Have I broken a solemn vow or promise?
- Have I honored every Sunday by avoiding unnecessary work, celebrating the Mass (also holydays)? Was I inattentive at, or unnecessarily late for Mass, or did I leave early? Have I neglected prayer for a long time?
- Have I shown Christlike respect to parents, spouse, and family members, legitimate authorities? Have I been attentive to the religious education and formation of my children?
- Have I cared for the bodily health and safety of myself and all others? Did I abuse drugs or alcohol? Have I supported in any way abortion, "mercy killing," or suicide?
- Was I impatient, angry, envious, proud, jealous, revengeful, lazy? Have I forgiven others?
- Have I been just in my responsibilities to employer and employees? Have I discriminated against others because of race or other reasons?
- Have I been chaste in thought and word? Have I used sex only within marriage and while open to procreating life? Have I given myself sexual gratification? Did I deliberately look at impure TV, pictures, reading?
- Have I stolen anything from another, from my employer, from government? If so, am I ready to repay it? Did I fulfill my contracts? Did I rashly gamble, depriving my family of necessities?
- Have I spoken ill of any other person? Have I always told the truth? Have I kept secrets and confidences?
- Have I permitted sexual thoughts about someone to whom I am not married?
- Have I desired what belongs to other people? Have I wished ill on another?
- Have I been faithful to sacramental living (Holy Communion and Penance)?
- Have I helped make my parish community stronger and holier? Have I contributed to the support of the Church?
- Have I done penance by abstaining and fasting on obligatory days? Have I fasted before receiving communion?
- Have I been mindful of the poor? Do I accept God's will for me?
During Confession
After examining your conscience and telling God of your sorrow, go into the confessional. You may kneel at the screen or sit to talk face-to-face with the priest.
Begin your confession with the sign of the cross, "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. My last confession was _______ weeks (months, years) ago."
The priest may read a passage from holy Scripture.
Say the sins that you remember. Start with the one(s) that is most difficult to say. (In order to make a good confession the faithful must confess all mortal sins, according to kind and number.) After confessing all the sins you remember since your last good confession, you may conclude by saying, "I am sorry for these and all the sins of my past life."
Listen to the words of the priest. He will assign you some penance. Doing the penance will diminish the temporal punishment due to sins already forgiven. When invited, express some prayer of sorrow or Act of Contrition such as:
An Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell. But most of all because I have offended you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life. Amen.
At the End of Confession
Listen to the words of absolution, the sacramental forgiveness of the Church through the ordained priest.
As you listen to the words of forgiveness you may make the sign of the cross with the priest. If he closes by saying, "Give thanks to the Lord for He is good," answer, "For His mercy endures forever."
After Confession
Give thanks to God for forgiving you again. If you recall some serious sin you forgot to tell, rest assured that it has been forgiven with the others, but be sure to confess it in your next Confession.
Do your assigned Penance.
Resolve to return to the Sacrament of Reconciliation often. We Catholics are fortunate to have the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is the ordinary way for us to have our sins forgiven. This sacrament is a powerful help to get rid of our weaknesses, grow in holiness, and lead a balanced and virtuous life.
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Simply Sunday
Sunday Apr 26, 2026 All day
we eat simply so others may simply eat
Choose one day a month to eat simply. Donate savings to the Human Development committee on the last weekend of the month to provide fresh produce for local food pantries and the Food Bank of CNY.
CLOW
Sunday Apr 26, 2026 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Children's Liturgy of the Word is a liturgical practice where young children (typically from preschool to 4th grade) are invited to hear the scriptures and reflections in an age-appropriate manner, often separate from the main Mass liturgy. It aims to engage children in the Word of God and help them understand the scripture readings through simplified explanations.
Family Faith Formation
Sunday Apr 26, 2026 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
Wild Goose
Tuesday Apr 28, 2026 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm.
The Wild Goose
Tuesday Apr 28, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
The Wild Goose is a 14 part series with Fr. Dave Pivonka on discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm.