The Good News Center

The Chosen Bible Study-Season 1
2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join us this coming January of 2026 as we dig deeper into this popular series that brings the Bible stories to life in a whole new way! Being chosen by Jesus has beautiful and far-reaching implications — we are loved because He is love. We are saved because He is merciful. We belong to the family of God because Jesus invites us, making the Bible and all its promises as true for us today as it was for God’s chosen people.
What does it actually mean to be chosen?
To answer that question, we are going old school — testament that is — which leads us back to the New Testament and directly to Jesus.
Wednesdays January 14 – March 4, 2026
6 pm–8 pm
The Good News Foundation
10475 Cosby Manor Road
Utica, NY 13502

"The Journey from Islam to Jesus: A Path Less Traveled?" Good News Luncheon
2026-02-26 11:00 - 13:00
A generation ago, it was very uncommon to hear of even one Muslim becoming a disciple of Jesus. However, in our times, Muslims throughout the world are becoming Christians. Please join us as we welcome Rev. Dr. Fred Farrokh to our Good News Luncheon as he shares his personal journey to faith in Christ, as well as describing this growing global movement of Muslims to Christ.
Rev. Dr. Fred Farrokh is a Muslim-background Christian who serves as an international trainer with Global Initiative: Reaching Muslim Peoples. Fred is an ordained missionary with Elim Fellowship. Before joining Global Initiative, Fred served as executive director of Jesus for Muslims Network in Metro New York, and special projects officer with SAT-7 in Cyprus.
$18 per person, $15 for 1992 Society Members. 300 Club Members FREE.
Reservations are required by February 19th.

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The Chosen Bible Study-Season 1
2026-03-04 10:00 - 12:00
Join us this coming January of 2026 as we dig deeper into this popular series that brings the Bible stories to life in a whole new way! Being chosen by Jesus has beautiful and far-reaching implications — we are loved because He is love. We are saved because He is merciful. We belong to the family of God because Jesus invites us, making the Bible and all its promises as true for us today as it was for God’s chosen people.
What does it actually mean to be chosen?
To answer that question, we are going old school — testament that is — which leads us back to the New Testament and directly to Jesus.
Wednesdays January 14 – March 4, 2026
10 am–12 pm
The Good News Foundation
10475 Cosby Manor Road
Utica, NY 13502

The Exodus Christian Contemporary Music
2026-03-06 19:00 - 20:15
The Passion of Jesus adapted from the Gospels.
The Exodus is a Christian Contemporary singing group from the eastern region under the direction of Paul O’Neil.
Through narrative and songs, accompanied by piano, strings, and flute, this presentation will help provide, for who attend, new insights and personal reflection on the days we call Holy Thursday and Good Friday.

Bible Study; No Greater Love A Biblical Walk Through Christ's Passion
2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 12:00
We often hear about Jesus’ Passion and death in the Gospels, the Rosary, the Mass, the Stations of the Cross, and many other devotions. Because we hear about Christ’s Passion so often, it’s easy for us to lose sight of its profound significance. But imagine if you had never heard these stories before. Imagine experiencing them for the very first time, and realizing that Jesus is a real person who really suffered and died for you and for me so that we can have eternal life.
Join us for No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion, as we walk step-by-step with Jesus on his journey from his Agony in the Garden to his Crucifixion on Calvary.
Classes are Wednesdays, March 18th-April 22nd, from 10 am to 12 pm.
The cost is $30 per person. Please register by February 25th.

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Bible Study; No Greater Love A Biblical Walk Through Christ's Passion
2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-22 18:00 - 20:00
We often hear about Jesus’ Passion and death in the Gospels, the Rosary, the Mass, the Stations of the Cross, and many other devotions. Because we hear about Christ’s Passion so often, it’s easy for us to lose sight of its profound significance. But imagine if you had never heard these stories before. Imagine experiencing them for the very first time, and realizing that Jesus is a real person who really suffered and died for you and for me so that we can have eternal life.
Join us for No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion, as we walk step-by-step with Jesus on his journey from his Agony in the Garden to his Crucifixion on Calvary.
Classes are Wednesdays, March 18th-April 22nd, from 6-8 pm.
The cost is $30 per person. Please register by February 25th.
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Saints of March Trivia Night
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00
Our trivia night is back once again. Join us for a saint showdown with our Saints of March trivia night.
Test your knowledge of Saint Patrick, Saint Joseph and many more. Compete for prizes all while enjoying a social evening bringing together friends and family of all ages. Get ready for some friendly competition, good food and a few laughs.
The evening starts promptly at 6 pm with a buffet dinner including shepherds pie, tossed salad, rolls, St. Joseph pastry and beverages.
Trivia starts at 6:30 pm. The game will consist of 50 questions and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places. Winners will be announced at 8 PM. The cost is $25 per person. Teams of six are encouraged and individuals will be placed on a team.

Theology Uncorked welcomes Jim Krisher
2026-03-26 18:15 - 20:00
Theology Uncorked welcomes Jim Krisher the founder and director emeritus of the Spiritual Renewal Center in Syracuse.
Please note Theology Uncorked will be held on the fourth Thursday this month.
Jim’s title for his talk will be “The Meaning of Prayer.”
Join us as he explains the place of prayer in the context of Christian spirituality, different ways of understanding what prayer is, and how Church fathers and saints have offered insights into the practice of prayer.
Jim has been working in full-time ministry all his adult life. He is the founder and director emeritus of the Spiritual Renewal Center in Syracuse. He served as an adjunct professor of theology at Le Moyne College for over forty years, where he taught courses in New Testament and Christian spirituality, and as an instructor of first year Jesuit novices for twenty-five years at St. Andrew Hall novitiate in Syracuse.
Reservations are required by March 23 , 2026.
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Women at the Well
2026-03-31 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-28 14:00 - 15:30
It wasn’t the water He came for. It was me.
Are you yearning to have a deeper relationship with God?
Do you feel stirrings in your heart and are not sure how to act upon them?
Are you inspired by hearing the faith journeys of others?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to join the group Women at the Well. The groups is facilitated by Kathy Meus. Kathy retired after 36 years of serving four parishes in the diocese as a Director of Faith Formation and in pastoral ministry.
These women meet to encourage each other on their journey of faith. It is free and open to women who want a stronger relationship with God.
Meets the last Tuesday of the month. There will be no Women at the Well for the months of July and August.
Last Tuesday of the month, 2-3:30 PM. (Please note new time)

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Theology Uncorked welcomes Deacon Paul Salamy
2026-04-16 18:15 - 20:00
The Good News Foundation welcomes Deacon Paul Salamy for our April Theology Uncorked.
Deacon Salamy will speak about “Conquering Unforgiveness.” His talk will offer scriptural verse as well as practical approaches to help individuals conquer unforgiveness in their lives. “Unforgiveness is an ungainly piece of baggage that everyone seems to carry at some time.” J. Potter.
Deacon Paul Salamy is a permanent deacon serving at St. Louis Gonzaga Maronite Catholic Church. He was ordained on September 9, 1995, the Feast of St. Joachim and St. Anne in the Maronite Calendar.
Reservations are required by April 13, 2026.
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Movie Night featuring Cabrini
2026-04-30 17:30 - 20:30
Join us for a movie night featuring Cabrini, canonized as the first American saint (the patron saint of immigrants.) A compelling story about a truly heroic figure based on a true story.
Arriving in New York City in 1889, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini is greeted by disease, crime and impoverished children. She soon sets off on a daring mission to convince the mayor to secure housing and health care for society’s most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world has ever seen.
Movie begins at 5:30 pm with an intermission.
Admission is only $5 which includes popcorn, candy and assorted beverages.
We ask that you please register by April 23rd by either calling us at 315-735-6210 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm or register below.

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Bible Study; A Biblical Walk Through The Mass
2026-05-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:00
The Mass is nothing short of amazing. Through it, we encounter God in the most intimate way possible as we hear him speak to us in the Liturgy of the Word and as we receive him Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist. In his video-based study A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, Dr. Edward Sri explores the roots of the words and gestures we experience at Mass and explains their profound significance. This fascinating tour of the Mass will renew your faith and deepen your love for and devotion to the Holy Eucharist.
Join us for A Biblical Walk Through the Mass at The Good News Center beginning Wednesdays, May 6th-June 3rd, 10 am-12 pm. Cost is $30 per person. Registration will open March 1st. Please register by April 15th.

Bible Study; A Biblical Walk Through The Mass
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00
The Mass is nothing short of amazing. Through it, we encounter God in the most intimate way possible as we hear him speak to us in the Liturgy of the Word and as we receive him Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist. In his video-based study A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, Dr. Edward Sri explores the roots of the words and gestures we experience at Mass and explains their profound significance. This fascinating tour of the Mass will renew your faith and deepen your love for and devotion to the Holy Eucharist.
Join us for A Biblical Walk Through the Mass at The Good News Center beginning Wednesdays, May 6th-June 3rd, 6-8 pm. Cost is $30 per person. Registration will open March 1st. Please register by April 15th.

Good News Luncheon Series; Family is the Path to Sanctity
2026-05-07 11:00 - 13:00
We welcome Maria Esperanza-Foley for our Good News Luncheon on Thursday, May 7th from 11 am to 1 pm. Maria will share memories of her mom, Maria Esperanza, and her apparitions of Mother Mary. She will also talk about how Maria taught her about the unity of families through forgiveness and reconciliation. Maria Esperanza’s passion led her to create the Betania Foundation to develop the well-being of society, foster family life and promote social justice.
Maria Esperanza-Foley is a sociologist and has worked as a member of the Betania Spirituality Movement as well as with the Betania II Spiritual Retreat and Conference Center in Massachusetts. Maria shares her mother’s sentiment that “the family is to be the hope of humanity.”
The cost is $20 per person, $18 for 1992 Society Members. 300 Club Members FREE.
Reservations are required by April 30th and must be paid in advance.
Please call us at 315-735-6210, Monday–Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM or register below.

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Eight Day Novena of the Chaplet of the Holy Spirit
2026-05-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-16 09:00 - 10:00
Starting Friday, May 15th through Friday, May 22nd The Good News will begin an eight day novena of the Chaplet of the Holy Spirit.
In order to give the faithful an easy means of honoring the Holy Spirit, a Capuchin Franciscan missionary of the English province, composed the Chaplet of the Holy Spirit in 1892. It was approved by Pope Leo XIII in 1902.
The primary aim of the chaplet is to seek the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. It is often recited when important decisions must be made or when special spiritual assistance is needed. It helps believers invite divine inspiration, guidance in life’s trials, and strength in weakness.
Join us from 9-10 am in our beautiful chapel for this special devotion. Come one, several or all eight days to receive this wonderful blessing.
