The Good News Center

Grief Support
2026-05-26 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-09 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-07 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
If you have experienced the loss of someone beloved, you may find yourself struggling with pain, sadness, and loneliness.
Rather than coping in isolation, it can be helpful to share your sorrow with others who are traveling on a similar journey.
That is the reason for GRIEF SUPPORT, a free and confidential peer support group for those grieving the loss of someone close.
Meetings are every other Tuesday (except holidays).
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Grief Support Evening Session
2026-05-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)

Bible Study; A Biblical Walk Through The Mass
2026-05-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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
2026-05-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Separated & Divorced Support Group
2026-05-31 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Are you navigating the emotional, relational, and logistical complexities of separation or divorce?
You do not have to go through this difficult time alone. The free and confidential Separated and Divorced support group offers a safe space to share experiences, process your feelings, and rebuild your confidence. Find the support and encouragement you need to move forward with clarity and purpose.
All are welcome, regardless of where you are in your journey.
We offer both in-person or online meetings via Zoom.

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The Third Option
2026-05-31 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-12 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
Are you surviving or thriving in your relationship?
Learn to heal, grow and live a happier healthier life together.
The Third Option is a free and confidential skills-based program that helps participants build a life based on respect, communication, and mutual support.
The groups focus is on encouraging open dialogue, building trust, listening to
understand and speaking with truth and love.
In-person or online meetings via Zoom. Meets every other Sunday 6:30-8:30 pm (except holidays).
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PAL - Parents of Addicted Loved Ones
2026-06-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
A support group for parents and other family members who are trying to support a loved one through an addiction.
Meetings are FREE and open to any sober loved one; attendees must be 18 and over.
PAL is a family recovery organization, educating, equipping, and supporting families of individuals dealing with addiction. The goal is their restored peace, strength, and hope in the midst of turbulent times.
What makes PAL unique is the evidence-based practices and the peer-to-peer support, where participants are encouraged to share their experiences with each other in confidence.
Meets every other Monday (except holidays) from 6-7:30 pm.

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Caregiver Support Group
2026-06-15 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
Caring… it’s not the hard part of caregiving.
Caregivers primary challenges lie in the logistical, emotional, physical and financial demands, not the love or compassion for their loved one.
The Caregiver Support Group’s focus is providing tangible resources, coping mechanisms, problem solving skills and educational tools to help caregivers feel more confident and less stressed in their roles.
The Caregiver Support Group meets monthly from 6-7:30 PM, facilitated by Mary Bogdan, MHA, BSN, CHPN, CHPCA.
Our group is FREE and open to anyone in a care giving role.

More than 59 million Americans provide care for an adult with a complex medical condition or disability, with another 4 millions caring for a child.

The National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP have released Caregiving in the U.S. 2025, a research report released every five years. Compared to past reports, the proportion of Americans who are caregivers has climbed, now standing at 24% of the U.S. adult population.
Caregiving has also become more intense over time, with 55% of caregivers handling medical or nursing tasks, as well as activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing and toileting. Seventy percent of adult caregivers under age 65 are working, and half cite impacts on their work obligations.

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Veterans 4 Worship
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Whether you are a career serviceman or woman, or serving for a term, you and your family face many hardships that meet you head-on.
Your mental, spiritual, and physical state will be challenged, and you will incur many difficulties that you must overcome.
The free and confidential Veterans 4 Worship group focuses on shared faith, community and healing, emphasizing practical and compassionate care and support.
The group is facilitated by author of “Camouflage Christian” Richard Smith, Army Chief Warrant Officer 4, retired.
Our free program is open to all active-military service men & women, and veterans.
We meet the third Wednesday of the month (except holidays) from 6-7:30 pm.
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Theology Uncorked 10th Anniversary Celebration
2026-06-18 18:15 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
For ten years, Theology Uncorked has brought people together for thoughtful conversation about faith, life, and the world around us. These evenings have been shaped in a special way by speakers whose insights, wisdom, and willingness to engage have made Theology Uncorked what it is today.
It has also been a success because of our Good News friends and family who have supported Theology Uncorked over the past 10 years.
To celebrate this milestone, we are having a special evening which will include a full dinner, dessert and beverages along with a memento of remembrance. As part of the evening, we inviting all our past speakers to help celebrate with a brief reflection of a memory from their time with Theology Uncorked.
Because we are hosting a full dinner, the cost is $35 per person. Sorry we can not accept any walks-ins for this special evening. We ask that you please pay in advance by June 11 by either filling out the registration below or calling us at 315-735-6210 during business hours.

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Saints of France Pilgrimage
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-09 | The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
Journey with Fr. Dennis Walker, Deborah Sullivan, and Brian Saville on an unforgettable 11-day spiritual adventure through the heart of France. Walk in the footsteps of beloved saints like St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Joan of Arc, St. Bernadette, and St. Vincent de Paul. Experience the beauty and faith of Paris, Lisieux, Rouen, Lourdes, Toulouse, and the historic Normandy Beaches.
Celebrate daily Mass in sacred places, take part in the Lourdes Candlelight Procession, and pray at holy sites that have inspired millions. Along the way, enjoy guided tours, French cuisine, breathtaking scenery, and moments of prayer and reflection that will renew your spirit.
From the inspiring streets of Montmartre to the serene Grotto of Lourdes, this pilgrimage offers a profound encounter with the faith, history, and culture of France.
Reserve your place now for this life-changing journey of faith, fellowship, and discovery. Join Us! Download Brochure We depart from New York/JFK International Airport on an overnight flight to Paris. Dinner and breakfast will be served on the flight. Quotes for add-on flights, optional Premium Economy and Business Class
prices are available upon request. We work with group airfares, which do not permit seat selection. If you wish to reserve specific seats on the flights, we recommend purchasing your own airline ticket and the
land-only option with us. We arrive in Paris, France, to be greeted by Select International Tours’ English-speaking tour manager, who will accompany us for the entire trip. We board our motorcoach for a two-hour bus ride to Lisieux. Upon arrival, we visit the home of St. Therese the Little Flower. We visit the Carmel Convent, where we celebrate Mass, and Les Buisonnets, the humble dwelling of the Saint. We see the magnificent Basilica of St. Therese and the Crypt before our hotel check-in. We settle into our rooms, enjoy dinner, and have a well-deserved night of rest in Lisieux. We drive through the beautiful French countryside en route to the Normandy Beaches. The 54 miles of Atlantic stretching from Utah Beach in the west to Sword Beach in the east — are littered with WWII museums, monuments, cemeteries, and battle remains left in tribute tothe courage of the British, Canadian, and American armies that successfully carried out the largest military operation in history: D-Day. On these serene beaches, at the crack of dawn on June 6, 1944, the Allies finally gained a foothold in France; from this moment, Nazi Europe
was destined to crumble. This morning, we drive through beautifulNormandy scenery toward Omaha Beach, where we see the American Memorial and Cemetery. We celebrate Mass near Omaha Beach and remember our brave, fallen soldiers. We return to Lisieux for dinner and an overnight stay. After breakfast, we drive to Paris, stopping first in Rouen, where we retrace the footsteps of St. Joan of Arc. Rouen offers a restored medieval quarter and a magnificent Gothic cathedral, Notre-Dame, often painted by Claude Monet. Throughout its turbulent history, the city was destroyed several times. During the Middle Ages, it was devastated by fire and the plague. The English occupied it during the Hundred Years’ War when the French heroine Joan of Arc (Jeanne d’Arc) was tried for heresy and burned at the stake in the central square in 1431. During WWII, Allied bombing raids laid waste to large parts of the city, especially the area south of the cathedral. Still, the city has undergone meticulous rebuilding over the last six decades. We tour the city on foot, celebrate Mass at the Church of St. Joan of Arc, and see where she was brutally murdered. We have lunch at La Couronne, the restaurant where Julia Child had such a fantastic meal that she decided to become a chef. After lunch, we continue to Paris, where we settle into our hotel. Dinner is at leisure tonight with the opportunity to explore Parisian cafe food. Overnight in Paris. (B. Special lunch) After breakfast, we embark on a city tour of Paris, followed by a visit to the newly rebuilt Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris’ most beloved church. We continue to the Montmartre section of Paris to explore the city’s Bohemian quarter and the magnificent Sacre Coeur (Sacred Heart Basilica), where we celebrate Mass. Tonight we see the light show at the Eiffel Tower from the upper deck of the ship or the lounge. Dinner will be served on the ship. We enjoy seeing Paris at night. Overnight in Paris. (B. Special dinner on the Seine River cruise) Following morning Mass, we have a day at leisure to explore the city independently. We may want to visit one of the city’s many museums, like the Louvre (be sure to purchase your tickets online well in advance), see St. Chapelle with its incredible stained glass windows, explore one of the famous areas of the city, or enjoy a nice meal while people-watching, a favorite Parisian pastime. Dinner is on our own tonight. Overnight in Paris. (B) This morning, we celebrate Mass at the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal and see the incorrupt body of St. Vincent de Paul in the chapel of Maison-Mere before we take the TGV train to Lourdes. Upon arrival in Lourdes, we are transferred to our hotel. Following dinner, we join pilgrims from all over the world for the Candlelight Procession. Overnight in Lourdes. (B.D) We celebrate Mass, visit the Basilica and the Grotto, where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette, and drink water from the miraculous spring that has been a source of healing for many. Our group will have the opportunity to visit Boly Mill, the birthplace of St. Bernadette, and the “Cachot,” an abandoned prison where Bernadette’s impoverished family once lived. We will also pray the Stations of the Cross and attend the Blessing of the Sick in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B.D) After breakfast, we celebrate Mass, followed by a full day of prayer and devotion. We visit the baths, immerse ourselves in the miraculous water, and browse for religious gifts. In the evening, we join the Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B.D) Following Mass in Lourdes, we depart for Toulouse, where Dominic of Osma founded the Dominican Order. The Jacobin Church was the
heart of life and a teaching center in the 12th century, and now it is the place where St. Thomas Aquinas is buried. Standing majestically in the
city’s heart, the massive Gothic structure contains the tomb and the saint’s relics. We have a guided tour of the church. Tonight’s dinner is at a local restaurant, where we can choose from a selection of beer or wine. Dinner and overnight in Toulouse. (B. Special dinner) After breakfast, we are transferred to the airport for our flight home. (B) Join Us!
WHAT’S THE COST?
Prices are per person
Land and Group Air – $5085.00
Land Only – $4185.00
Solo Traveler – $895.00*
*additional cost
*Land Only – Option to purchase air on your own and meet the group at the airport on June 30, 2026
Group Air Price based on a minimum of 10 passengers
Prices are valid only if the deposit is received no later than March 20, 2026
Final payment is due April 29, 2026
Register online now – selectinternationaltours.com Trip Code: 26MJ06FRGN

Women at the Well
2026-06-30 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
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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