Religion briefs

Mass times changed

Chittenango — Recently, Mass times at St. Patrick’s Church, Chittenango, have changed. Saturday vigil is at 4p.m. Sunday service is at 10:30a.m., and there is no longer an 8a.m. Mass.

ThanksgivingDay Masses

Oneida— St. Patrick Catholic Church and St. Joseph Catholic Church will hold Thanksgiving Daymasses onThursday, Nov. 22. Mass at St. Joseph’s will start at 8a.m. (121St. Joseph Pl., Oneida) and St. Patrick mass starts at 9:30 a.m (347Main St., Oneida).

Thanksgiving service

Utica — The Unitarian Universalist Church of Utica will explore the idea of gratitude - what it is, howto cultivate it, and howit can inspire to do good works, at its Thanksgiving service on Sunday, Nov. 25, at 10:30a.m.

DDSOupcoming services

Sherrill — November’s DDSO service will beWednesday, Nov. 28, at 6:30p.m. TheDecember service will beWednesday, Dec. 19, at 6:30p.m. All services are held at Christ Church, 417Park St., Sherrill. The public is welcome to attend.

‘Praying ThemHome’

Utica — AnnCosta, awife, mother, grandmother and best-selling author who has written six books to inspire and affirmCatholics to live out their faith in Jesus through Mary, will speak at TheGoodNews Center on Thursday, Nov. 29, from 11a.m. to 1p.m. “Praying them Home” is an Advent Action Plan of Prayer for loved ones who are away fromthe Faith. This presentation will provide encouragement, inspiration and practical strategies of prayer for those who have left the Catholic Church. The cost is $12per person or $10with a 1992 Society member. Call 315-7356210to register or visit www. thegoodnewscenter.org.

Verona holiday bazaar

Verona— The Verona Presbyterian Churchwill hold a holiday bazaar onSaturdayDec. 1, from9a.m. to 3p.m. at the church on the corner of MainStreet andRockRoad. The bazaar will feature new and gentlyused holiday decorations, gifts, assorted crafts, and the church’s famous cookie walk. Homemade soup and chili will be available for lunch. Admission is free.

Christmas bake sale

Oneida— The Oneida Baptist Church Christmas gift and bake sale will be Friday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 8, from9a.m. to 2p.m. at the church, 242Main St. Christmas decorations, new and like-new gifts, jewelry, toys, and other items will be available.

Friendship Inn open each Thursday

MORRISVILLE— Friendship Inn at St. Joan of ArcChurch offers a free weeklymeal to the Morrisville community every Thursday beginning at 5p.m. Non-denominational and open to all, regardless of financial need, Friendship Inn draws on a small army of volunteers who fulfill numerous tasks, from set-up, cooking, serving, to clean-up. Volunteers are always needed. Donations are welcome as well to supplement food offerings and to purchase equipment and supplies. Checksmay bemade out to Friendship Inn, c/o St. Joan of Arc Church, 6Brookside Dr. P.O. Box 1087, Morrisville, N.Y. 13408. For more information contact Patty Higgins at (315) 684-3070.

Clothing donations accepted

ONEIDA— St. John’s Episcopal Church, 341Main St., has been chosen by St. Pauly Textile, Inc. as a repository for used clothing. St. Pauly’s mission is to provide wearable clothing to people who need it, both in the United States and Third World countries. Items that can be collected include clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, linens, blankets, curtains and stuffed toys. No rags or fabric scraps, pillows, toys or household goods are accepted. Donations are not cut up or shredded. Items should be placed in plastic bags (no larger than 13 gal. size) and placed in the chute of the shed located on St. John’s driveway. Donations are acceptable any time of the day or night. This mission has provided more than 30 million garments to people all over the world who are in need.

Support for parents

Utica — Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) is a national organization founded in Arizona. The group will be led by Michelle Holliday, who has been trained by PAL. Some of the topics covered are: addiction cycle, traits and behaviors, delayed emotional growth, role of family and enabling behaviors. Meetings are 6:30-8p.m. every other Monday at The Good News Center, 10475CosbyManor Road, Utica. For more information contact The Good News Center at 315-7356210, info@thegoodnewscenter.org, or online at www.thegoodnewscenter.org.

Grief survivors

Utica — The Grief Survivors group meets every other Tuesday from 5:30-7:30p.m. at The GoodNews Center, 10475Cosby Manor Road, Utica. Drop-ins welcome. This is a non-denominational support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. For more information contact The Good News Center at 315-735-6210, info@thegoodnewscenter.org, or visit www. thegoodnewscenter.org.

Women at the Well

Utica — Women at the Well Women at the Well meets from6:30–8 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month at The Good News Center, 10475Cosby Manor Road, Utica. All Christian women of any age are invited to come to Women at the Well to enrich their awareness of God in their life and become more attentive to the ways He nourishes them each day. Facilitated by Sister Mary Ellen Schopfer, CSJ, spiritual director, this evening becomes a time for receiving insights, as well as gaining support. For details, call The Good News Center at 315-735-6210or visit www.

thegoodnewscenter.org.

Separated and divorced support group

Utica — The Separated and Divorced Support Groupmeets every other Sunday, 5-6:30p.m. at The Good News Center, 10475Cosby Manor Road, Utica. The group meets in awarm, caring, confidential environment designed to help teach skills and practical information that will guide participants in rebuilding their lives after separation or divorce. Free and open to all. For more information contact Judy at 315-735-6210, judy@thegoodnewscenter.org, or visit us at www. thegoodnewscenter.org.

The Third Option

Utica—The Third Option meets every other Sunday from 6:308:30p,m, at The Good News Center, 10475 CosbyManor Road, Utica. Learn communication skills such as how to handle anger more constructively, resolve conflicts, and communicate better. Hear couples share how they overcame problems in their marriages. The Third Option support group is for married couples. For more information and to register call 315-7356210, info@thegoodnewscenter.org or visit us online www. thegoodnewscenter.org.