About St. Charles Borromeo · Elmira Heights, New York
The Parish of the Most Holy Name of Jesus serves as the unified parish for all Roman Catholic churches in Elmira, NY, encompassing St. Mary’s Church on the Southside and St. Patrick’s Church on the Northside. It offers a wide range of ministries, sacramental preparation, and community services, including faith formation for children and adults, liturgical ministries, and outreach programs like food giveaways. The parish office and Faith Formation Center are located at 1010 Davis St, Elmira, NY, and the parish is active in supporting parishioners through prayer, education, and spiritual growth.
- Patron
- Most Holy Name of Jesus
Why belong here
Join the parish to participate in vibrant faith formation programs for children and adults, including sacramental preparation, Scripture study, and Confirmation classes. Engage in liturgical ministries, community outreach like food giveaways, and spiritual growth opportunities such as prayer support and retreats.
Mass times at St. Charles Borromeo
Weekly Mass schedule
Faith Formation
The parish offers programs for children and adults, including Sunday School (Pre-K-8), First Penance & Eucharist, OCIC for children, Confirmation (Grades 8-9), and adult sacramental preparation (OCIA, Adult Confirmation).
- Sunday School (Pre-K-8)
- First Penance & Eucharist (Second Grade)
- OCIC (Order of Christian Initiation for Children)
- Confirmation (Grades 8-9)
- Men’s League (That Man is You)
- Scripture Study for adults
- OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
- Adult Confirmation
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments, including Baptism, Penance, Eucharist, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders. Baptismal preparation includes classes and requirements for parents and godparents.
- Baptism
- Penance
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Anointing of the Sick
- Matrimony
- Holy Orders
Ministries
The parish supports liturgical ministries, men’s groups, Scripture study, and outreach programs. Volunteers are encouraged to serve in roles such as altar server, lector, usher, greeter, and communion minister.
- Liturgical Ministries
- Men’s League
- Scripture Study
- OCIA
- Adult Confirmation
- Food Giveaway
- Prayer Board