On Wed. Nov. 4, Bishop Lucia sent out a letter announcing “a Pastoral Plan that will begin to be enacted on January 1, 2027.” The following pertains to All Saints and St. Lucy's Parishes and the Costello Project:

“Effective January 2nd

·      All Saints & St. Lucy (Syracuse): Upon the retirement of Rev. James Mathews and Rev. Fred Daley, Rev. John Manno will serve as Pastor of both parishes, effective January 2. The weekend schedule will be organized to three total Masses across both sites, working toward a shared staff and programs. Fr. Manno will also continue to work with parishioners of these parishes who have been laboring to produce a collaborative vision of ministry entitled, the "Costello Project" that focuses on the preferential option for the poor and marginalized in the City of Syracuse.”

See the entire Letter here. Copies are also available in the Greeting Area. Fr. Fred will share more at our Masses this weekend.

Let us all continue to be open to the movement of the Spirit!

Throughout the month of November, our Tree of Life will remain in our sanctuary in remembrance of our deceased loved ones. The names of those from the Parish who entered eternal life over the last year have already been inscribed on butterflies which are   clustering on the tree – as butterflies do on their migratory journey.

Butterflies are available near the tree for all to inscribe names of loved ones and add to the cluster.

ELECTION DAY BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER for Food Access in our neighborhood including a number of pure donations, raised $2700 which will be shared equally by St. Lucy’s Food Pantry, the Interfaith Community Collective Food Pantry and Syracuse Communty Fridge. HUGE Thank you to ALL who contributed with the wonderful baked goods, sharing their time to staff the sale table, purchasing the “goodies,” or making donations! Election Day brought GREAT outcomes on many levels!!

Classes continue this Sunday in the Parish Center. All our children and youth are welcome and can still register for all our programs at allsaintssyracuse.org/youth  

All are welcome!

Please see the Diocesan Policies regarding Political activity and candidates.

1. Pastors, Parishes, and Political Responsibility

2. Political Policy

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship is the teaching document of the U.S. Catholic bishops on the political responsibility of Catholics. The statement helps Catholics to form their consciences, to learn about Catholic social teaching on important issues, to contribute to civil and respectful public dialogue, and to shape political choices in light of Catholic teaching.

As part of our Anniversary celebration, our Ann Deacon has gifted our Parish with an exquisite needlepoint tapestry of the Beatitudes which she hand-crafted in memory of her late husband, our dear parishioner Brian Deacon. Ann shares that she created the piece “in honor of Brian – a kind and gentle man who brought me to All Saints!” Brian and Ann were married for 18 wonder – full  years before he entered eternal life on Dec. 13, 2022. The beautiful artwork will be installed in church in the coming weeks. Make sure you take time to admire the awesome, detailed needlework, each stitch sewn with love! It is our honor to be recipients of this heart-felt tribute.

We invite all parishioners to consider enrolling in online giving, a simple and secure way to support the mission and ministries of All Saints. Online giving is:

Convenient, Helpful, Flexible, Reliable

To enroll, visit the “Donate” button at the top of our parish website.

Please see the Homily & Reflection for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time / Independence Day Observance by our Pastor, Fr. Frederick D. Daley here.