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Holy Cross Christmas gifts for those in need in our community:

This year we are working with the Salvation Army of Ithaca to provide gifts for families in the Dryden community.  Instead of picking up tags at church, you can select a child to buy for at this link: 

https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F9040C4BAEAA22A6FC1-holy1&data=04%7C01%7Cstacy.mcneil%40use.salvationarmy.org%7Ce9ddd5e5883f42f7f4cc08d9a5e79421%7C7f723060ac5c4464a3895f2bed4b4773%7C0%7C0%7C637723236302725344%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=MSl7RqeQjXkAyvQyQY5t2NDQ2XUd2mbcYz570PolUqQ%3D&reserved=0.

All purchases should be turned in at Holy Cross no later than Sunday, 12/5 or delivered to the old Bon Ton store in the Ithaca Mall by 12/9.  Please do not wrap the gifts.  

Questions?  Contact Ann Marie Streeter at thestreeters@yahoo.com or Lisa Schug at Lisa.schug1222@gmail.com. 

We stand before You, Holy Spirit,
as we gather together in Your name.

With You alone to guide us,
make Yourself at home in our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go
and how we are to pursue it.

We are weak and sinful;
do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path
nor partiality influence our actions.

Let us find in You our unity
so that we may journey together to eternal life
and not stray from the way of truth
and what is right.

All this we ask of You,
who are at work in every place and time,
in the communion of the Father and the Son,
forever and ever.
Amen.

This is a letter from Bishop Matano regarding the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. 

To read the letter please click here

We now have sign up sheets in the back of each Parish to sign up to be a greeter, proclaimer of the word, or eucharistic minister. At Saint Anthony, and Holy Cross they are on the bulletin board, at All Saints it’s on a clipboard in the crying room. If you have a questions feel free to ask Mary Ann or Andra.

St. Anthony Church has a great collection of religious books. Please, come and borrow one of these books. Once you finish, give them back. The library is opened after Mass.

You can find the list of the books clicking here

To see the statement from the Upstate NY Bishops please click here

Please call Catholic Charities directly at 

(607) 272-5062

For more information on the protection of children:

N.E.T. Catholic Safe Environment and response to the crisis:
Follow this link https://www.netcatholic.org/safe

DOR Safe Environment
Follow this link https://www.dor.org/safe/ to the many resources in the Protecting Our Children portion of the diocesan website.

Creating A Safe Environment Newsletter

USCCB Safe Environment
Follow this link https://www.usccbprevention.org/ to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Prevention Website.

(607) 288-2350
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                   Parish Offices Phone Number
                             (607) 241-0821

   Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Sunday
9:00 am-1:30 pm
 

Parish Office Hours

Holy Cross
Wednesday 8 am - 1:30 pm Sunday 9 -10:30 am
375 George Road, Freeville, NY  13068

Saint Anthony
Tuesday 8 am - 1:30 pm Sunday 1 -2:30 pm
312 Locke Road, Groton, NY  13073

All Saints
Monday 8 am - 1:30 pm Sunday 11am -12:30 pm 
347 Ridge Road, Lansing, NY  14882

Report financial fraud and suspicious activity.

Anonymously call the Hotline at
585-328-3228, ext. 1266
(or toll-free to 800-388-7177, ext. 1266)

or file written reports to
Internal Audit Department
Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester
1150 Buffalo Road
Rochester, New York 14624

Victims of sexual abuse should always report to the civil authorities.

To report a case of possible sexual abuse and to receive help and guidance from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, victims are encouraged to contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator:

Deborah Housel
585-328-3228, ext. 1555
1-800-388-7177, ext. 1555
victimsassistance@dor.org

Has God been tugging on your heart about becoming Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a program that educates you and supports you in your journey toward becoming fully Catholic. Even if you are an adult and would like to celebrate your Confirmation, you can join the RCIA. We will begin meeting in September. If you are interested, contact Mary Ann Kozak at mary.ann.kozak@dor.org.