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Remember we do not walk this road alone. Christ is, behind and before us, within and around us, speaking to us through the words of friend and stranger.

PRAYER FOR A PANDEMIC


by Cameron Wiggins Bellm

May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake.
May we who have no risk factors remember those who are vulnerable.
May we who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent.
May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close remember those that have no options.
May we who have to cancel our trips remember those who have no safe place to go.
May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market remember those who have no margin at all.
May we who settle in for a quarantine at home remember those who have no home.
As fear grips our country, let us choose love during this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other, let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbor. Amen.

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Helpful Links

Parish Offices:

St Joseph’s Church

121 St Joseph Place Oneida NY 13421
Rectory: (315) 363-3280
Email: rectory@stjosephsoneida.com

St Patrick’s Church
Rectory: (315) 363-7570
Email: stpatsoneida@gmail.com

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Letter From Father Kapral

Bishop announcement:

On March 20th, Bishop Douglas Lucia announced that all public liturgical celebrations and gathers, specifically Palm Sunday, the Chrism mass, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday are cancelled. Also celebrations of First Holy Communion and Confirmation are postponed. Further guidance will be provided in the days ahead by the Office of Liturgy.

Our Food Panties need us:

Prayer: God,help us to reach the people who need our help the most
During this time, it is important that we remember those within our community that will be struggling. This past week, both our pantries saw a 50% increase in the number of those in need. Chances are, this will continue and will most likely increase. Let us live our mission as the hands and feet of Christ in the world.
If you would like to make a non-perishable donation to St. Patrick’s or St. Joseph’s food pantry, Lisa Spooner or Marie Stoker will have coolers on their front porch in which it can be placed. Please make a note as to which food pantry it should be taken to.
Lisa Spooner Address: 233 Cottage Pl. Oneida
Marie Stoker Address: 257 Bates Ave. Oneida
Pasta, sauce, canned fruit, kid snacks, necessities although anything you are able to provide is welcomed. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please mail to the rectory addresses provided.

St Joe’s Food Pantry 121 St Joseph Pl. Oneida St. Pat’s Food Pantry 347 Main St. Oneida

Communication (Top priority):

Prayer: God, help us recognize and lean into our need for each other.
Facebook users- Catholics Together Group (private group of St Joseph’s and St Patrick’s parishioners)

You are all invited, please request to join the group. A new way to experience life in our parish communities. We may not be together physically, although we can join together virtually.
The “doors” are open, the walls are down, and all are invited. Now is our time to truly BE a universal church.

 

We would like to hear from you
Our priority is helping parishioners know what has changed, why these shifts are taking place, and how plans will help. Daily we are experiencing change, as rapidly as things change, we need to know how best to get in touch with you. Please share with us your email and phone contact information.

Drop us a quick message to either St Patrick’s: stpatsoneida@gmail.com or St Joseph’s: rectory@stjosephsoneida.com