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Parish Bulletin: Did you forget to pick up a parish bulletin? No problem; click on the icon above to read the current issue in Portable Document Format (PDF) To read the previous bulletin, click here.

Catholic Courier On-Line News: Stay current with what is happening in the Catholic Church in New York and around the world. The Catholic Courier has been named the best broad-circulation Catholic archdiocesan newspaper in the U.S. and Canada. Now it is just a click away.

Diocesan Podcast: Bishop Matthew Clark and a variety of diocesan ministers offer inspirational thoughts on weekly scriptural readings and other topics. The icon-link above will take you to the podcast page; then, you may scroll down to the titles that you would like to listen to.

Spirit Alive: Renew your relationship with Jesus Christ, immerse yourself in God's Word, and learn about the spiritual renewal that is happening in the Diocese of Rochester.

Daily Scriptural Readings: To prepare yourself to hear the word of God at the Liturgy of the Holy Mass, Avail yourself of the daily scriptural readings at the World Wide Web site of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Be still and know that I am God: Meditate on the daily church readings for each season through the guidance and insight of Don Schwager

Pope Benedict VI has declared June 2009—June 2010 to be the Year for the Priesthood. Visit this site of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops to access articles and event news throughout the year.

The Curé (parish priest) of Ars, Jean-Marie Baptiste Vianney, has been declared the patron saint of all priests. His extreme asceticism and his intense devotion to God drew thousands of people to the Lord. Read an inspiring summary of his life at the New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia Web page.

Did you forget your bible at home? No problem, by clicking on this image, you can access your favorite passages on line at any time from any place at the Web site of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The Knights of Columbus want you! Don't wait another second; Click on this link and find out how you too can serve your catholic community in unique ways by becoming a member of this century-old organization.

The Station of the Cross (WHIC 1460 AM) : Listen to a range of inspirational and spiritual programs and much more. Visit Rochester's own Catholic radio station by clicking on the icon above.

Are You Lonely? Check out Fr. Peter Abas' engaging blog and read how elderly individuals living independently describe and interpret their experience of loneliness.

Inform your conscience by understanding how your Catholic faith interprets critical issues and key events breaking in the world today. Catholic News presents articles about war, bitethics, ecology, immigration, interfaith relations, captial punishment, economic justice, gay rights, sexual abuse, creationism, and other issues. Click on the icon above.

Keep up with the Roman Catholic Church's staunch defense of the sacredness of human life as a sign of God's love. Read articles relating war and peace, abortion, euthanasia, environmental destruction, capital punishment, and stem-cell research. Click on the icon above.

Send an electronic Christian greeting to someone whom you care about. A click on the icon above will take you to the St Anthony Messenger Press Web site, where you can choose from a beautiful array of Christian e-cards.

The Saint of the day: Read and listen to touching stories of the saints. Learn how they inspire us and serve as roll models of prayer and action. Click on the icon above to learn about the saint of the day.

Once Catholic: This chat room, monitored and responded to by Franciscan Friars of St. John the Baptist Province, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA., invites you to share and discuss your serious concerns regarding your relationship with the Catholic Church. Click on the green icon above.

Eternal Word Television Network: Experts answer questions about Catholic Doctrine, Scripture, Liturgy, Canon Law, Family Planning, Philosophy, and much more. Click on the icon above.

Finding God: This World Wide Web site, sponsored by Loyola Press, features a broad selection of articles for nurturing your relationship with God. You will find resources of interest to teachers, parents, teens, and children. Click on the icon above. Then, click on the "Sunday Connection" or the "Three Minute Retreat" icon

The Giving Cart: This World Wide Web site has links to hundreds of on-line merchants who will give a percentge of your purchases to your chosen catholic charity. Check it out.

The Rush-Henrietta Catholic Communities: In 2010, our churches are joining together. Click on the icon above to read Paul Kato's up-beat and colorful presentation of how this is happening. (Use your keyboard down-arrow to scroll through the presentation.)