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Find Hope in Scripture & Song
Friday, April 11
7:00 p.m.
Church of the Transfiguration (Pittsford)
To strengthen our call to be Pilgrims of Hope, and to remind ourselves of the Hope that comes from the Promises of God, especially now in our world, the Church of the Transfiguration’s music ministry invites you to join them in a short service with scripture and song.
For more information about this opportunity, click here.
Easter, Season of Hope Book Study
St. John of Rochester (Fairport)
Easter is the high point of the church year and the very heart of Christian hope, and yet sometimes we are tempted to simply move on once Easter Sunday is over. Easter, Season of Realized Hope invites us to linger a bit. Join the women who visit the tomb of Jesus in the early morning and encounter the risen Lord. Travel with the disciples walking to Emmaus and let your heart burn with recognition. Learn from Paul what a difference it makes that Christ is risen. Let your deepest hopes be realized.
Sessions will be: Thursdays, 4/24, 5/1, & 5/15 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
A nominal fee of $5 to help defray the cost of the books for this study series is being asked for. Contact Rob Layer at robert.layer@dor.org or 585-248-5993 if you have questions.
For more information about this opportunity, click here.
Carlo Acutis Canonization Opportunity
Saturday, April 26
St. Theodore’s (Gates)
4:30 p.m.
STAY Young Adult Ministry in collaboration with several other parish young adult ministries will be hosting a gathering for young adults in celebration of the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis! The gathering will include Mass, a blessing at the end of Mass for anyone interested in having their phones or other devices blessed, and a special Italian-style potluck dinner. There will also be opportunity to play games, socialize, and more during this gathering! Young adults interested in attending the gathering and bringing a dish to pass, are encouraged to check out the “signupgenius” here or visiting the parish website here.
Walking in Friendship with God: Pilgrims of Hope
Notre Dame Retreat House (Canandaigua)
Drawing inspiration from the 2025 Universal Jubilee Pilgrims of Hope and inspired by Sacred Scripture, Notre Dame Retreat House in the Finger Lakes invites all to grow in awareness of their friendship with God through prayer, discernment, and service. Several weekend retreats are being hosted for all those in the Diocese of Rochester.
For more information about these weekend retreat opportunities, visit the retreat house website here.