About St. Cyril · Alexandria Bay, New York
St. Cyril Church, formally 'The Catholic Community of Alexandria,' is a Roman Catholic parish in Alexandria Bay, New York, located in the Thousand Islands region along the St. Lawrence River. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg and shares worship life with its mission church, St. Francis Xavier in nearby Redwood, NY. The parish serves both year-round residents and seasonal visitors to the Thousand Islands, offering weekend and weekday Masses in English and welcoming new members to its faith community.
- Patron
- St. Cyril of Alexandria
- Rector
- Reverend Arthur J. LaBaff (Sacramental Minister)
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg
Why belong here
St. Cyril's welcomes both year-round and seasonal parishioners into a unified family bonded by love and service to God and neighbor. As 'The Catholic Community of Alexandria,' the parish proclaims its faith in Jesus Christ through word and action, offering daily and weekend Masses, the sacrament of Reconciliation, and the care of an experienced team of clergy and deacons serving the Thousand Islands region.
Mass times at St. Cyril
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:45 PM to 5:15 PM (Before the 5:30 p.m. Mass)
- By appointment
About the Catholic Community of Alexandria
St. Cyril Church is part of 'The Catholic Community of Alexandria,' a diverse family of year-round and seasonal parishioners unified in a common bond of love and service to God and neighbor. As a welcoming community the parish proclaims its faith in Jesus Christ through word and action. The community encompasses St. Cyril Church in Alexandria Bay and its mission church, St. Francis Xavier in Redwood, sharing clergy and pastoral staff across both worship sites.
- St. Cyril Church – Alexandria Bay (primary worship site)
- St. Francis Xavier Church – Redwood (mission church, Memorial Day through Columbus Day weekends)
- Year-round and seasonal parishioners served
Clergy & Pastoral Staff
The Catholic Community of Alexandria is served by a Sacramental Minister, a Parish Life Coordinator, and a team of deacons who minister across both St. Cyril's and St. Francis Xavier parishes. The mailing address for parish business is shared with the Clayton-area parish office.
- Reverend Arthur J. LaBaff – Sacramental Minister
- Deacon Neil J. Fuller – Parish Life Coordinator
- Deacon Gary A. Frank
- Deacon James B. Kavanaugh
- Deacon Joel E. Walentuk
- Deacon Bernard Slate
Parish Locations & Contact
The parish mailing address is 521 James Street, Clayton, New York 13624, shared with neighboring parishes in the cluster. The St. Cyril worship site is located on Walton Street in Alexandria Bay. Inquiries and appointment requests can be directed to the parish office by phone, fax, or email.
- Worship site: St. Cyril Church – 28 Walton Street, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
- Mailing address: 521 James Street, Clayton, NY 13624
- Telephone: 315-482-2670
- Fax: 815-301-1901
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stcyrils.org
Diocese of Ogdensburg
St. Cyril Church is one of many parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg, which serves the North Country of New York State, including the Thousand Islands region. The diocese oversees parish administration, sacramental records, and priestly assignments across the area.
- Diocese: Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg (rcdony.org)
- Diocese parish listing: rcdony.org/parish/alexandria-bay
The Thousand Islands Setting
Alexandria Bay sits on the St. Lawrence River in the Thousand Islands region, a popular summer destination. The parish's seasonal Mass schedule and summer-only Mass at St. Francis Xavier in Redwood reflect the influx of seasonal visitors and 'summer people' who join the faith community each year.
- Located in the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence River
- Summer mission Mass at St. Francis Xavier, Redwood (Memorial Day – Columbus Day)
- Year-round pastoral care for residents