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July 24 is the feast day of St. Charbel Makhlouf, a Maronite Catholic priest, monk, and hermit known for working miracles both during his life and after his death. He is also honored for his work in uniting Christians and Muslims in the Middle East.

St. Charbel's tomb has been a site for pilgrimages since his death. Hundreds of miracles are believed to have occurred through his intercession with God, both in Lebanon and around the world. 🙏

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-charbel-makhlouf-534

Calling all teens! We have an event for you! Come join us to say “Goodbye for Now” to Cornelius at his bonfire! Details 👇

St. Charbel, pray for us!

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Men In Black Softball Game “The Priests”

‘A spiritual gem that has served people in our diocese and beyond’ | The Catholic Sun ‘A spiritual gem that has served people in our diocese and beyond’ Jul 11, 2024 | Local Christ the King Retreat House’s final days of service Main photo courtesy of Cathy Byrne By Dc. Tom Cuskey, editor “It is with mixed emotions that the Diocese of Syracuse announces the upcoming closure of...

A summertime prayer for parents 💙

The feast day of Our Lady, Mother of Divine Grace, is July 23. There are many titles for our Blessed Mother Mary, and many prayers we can pray to ask for her intercession: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/marian-prayers-72

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!

“To the ends of the earth.”
And that concludes the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.
Now we go forth.
This was a beautiful week. Absolutely beautiful. No words can capture it.
Our cups were filled. We laughed. We cried (a lot). We encountered the greatest gift ever given, Jesus in the Eucharist.
And now it’s time to make a gift of our own lives.
We are not our own.
May we go forth today with zeal for the Lord and with a firm resolve to bring others to His loving gaze.
May we go forth today with a commitment to love — to truly will the good of others. To put everything under the aegis of love.
May we go forth today with an infusion of the Holy Spirit, knowing that we are sent. Sent to be gift. To the ends of the earth.
God bless you all. The best is yet to come.

Why does the Church celebrate Saint Mary Magdalene?

The Church celebrates St. Mary Magdalene because of her example of virtue and loyalty to Christ. She was a devoted disciple and close friend of Jesus during the time of His ministry, and one of the few who remained with Him during His agony on the Cross. Finally, she was one of the three women who went to anoint His body in the tomb on Easter morning, becoming the first person to announce the Resurrection to others, when she went and told the Apostles that He had risen.

For an eBook of prayers for the conversion of a loved one: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/seasons-and-feast-days/st-mary-magdalene-24248

On the final day of the National Eucharistic Congress, His Eminence Luis Cardinal Tagle celebrated the closing Mass and delivered a homily reminding participants that “the gift of His presence and love for us will be our gift to people. …A Eucharistic people is a missionary and evangelizing people.”

May the Holy Spirit continue to work through the Eucharistic Revival as we enter the Year of Missionary Sending!

If you aren’t able to attend the in person, there are still plenty of things you can do to participate in spirit! Learn more: https://archny.org/eucharisticrevival. Link in bio.

Saint Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!

If you aren’t able to attend the in person, there are still plenty of things you can do to participate in spirit! Learn more: https://archny.org/eucharisticrevival/

Steubenville Youth BBQ - Wednesday Night rain or shine!

Fact: Jesus is really present in the Eucharist.
Fact: It is not just a symbol.
Fact: You receive Jesus into your own body at every Mass.
Fact: It's biblical.

For more facts, a free eBook, a free online learning series, and MORE to help you grow in love of Jesus in the Eucharist: https://bit.ly/EWTN_Eucharist

The Seton Catholic Central Summer Theater Camp is proud to present Aladdin Jr.! Shows are this Saturday and Sunday, July 20th and 21st at 2pm and 7pm at SCC. Get your tickets at https://cur8.com/projects/26235 or at the door. We can't wait to see you there!🧞

St. Bonaventure, pray for us!

Today is the feast day of St. Bonaventure, called “The Seraphic Doctor” of the Church, known for his leadership of the Franciscans and his great intellectual contributions to theology and philosophy.

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-bonaventure-522

Today's Daily Jolt comes from Henry David Thoreau.
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No child should worry about their next meal. Our Summer Grab and Go Lunch Program is here to support you and your family by providing lunches that would’ve otherwise been provided by your child's school. Parents, guardians, or children can pick up a food bag that includes 8 meals once a week at one of our two locations. Let's keep our community strong and supported!

The Summer Lunch Program is being held at two locations in Broome County:

Mother Teresa’s Cupboard (202 Garfield Ave, Endicott) is operating Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am - 2:30pm. Call 607-741-0011 for more information.

Catholic Charities of Broome County (100 Main Street, Binghamton) is operating M, W, TH, F 9-11:30 am & 1-3:30 pm, Tuesday 1-3:30pm. Call 607-723-4563 for more information.

Both locations will be closed July 4th and 5th.

Branch Out and Grow is a support group for those affected by separation and divorce. Online Zoom meetings take place every first and third Wednesday of the month. Refer to the flyer for more information.

"Large crowds followed him and he healed them there." (Matthew 19:2)
This week, the Marian Route moved through the Archdiocese of Chicago. Mass and a Eucharistic procession were held at Mundelein Seminary, site of the concluding Mass for the 1926 International Eucharistic Congress. The Polish, Hispanic, Asian, Syro-Malabar, and Black Catholic communities in Chicago all hosted Eucharistic celebrations throughout the week. Over the weekend, the Archdiocese hosted a Morning of Service and Adoration at many sites throughout Chicago, and Cardinal Cupich celebrated Mass before leading a beautiful Eucharistic procession around Holy Name Cathedral.
The Serra Route spent time in Kansas and Missouri this week! This included a visit to Benedictine College in Atchison, where 1,000 people participated in a Eucharistic procession. A series of "Evenings of Eucharistic Amazement" were also hosted throughout the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
The Juan Diego Route moved through the Diocese of Nashville this week, making visits to numerous historic churches throughout the city. The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia hosted a beautiful Mass on the grounds of their Motherhouse. The Pilgrimage then moved into the Diocese of Owensboro, where numerous Masses and processions have taken place, including a special visit to the Fathers of Mercy in Auburn. This route heads to the Archdiocese of Louisville next!
The Seton Route journeyed through the Diocese of Columbus and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati this week, which included a visit to the Pickaway Correctional Institution, where 35 incarcerated men attended Mass and 25 participated in a Eucharistic procession. This route also visited and prayed with residents at the Mother Angeline McCrory Center, a senior community under the direction of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm.
Jesus continues to pour out abundant graces upon our land as all four routes of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage inch ever closer to Indianapolis. There, they will converge in just TWO WEEKS for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress!