A unique parish of 518 families centered at St. Mary's, Granville with church communities at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Middle Granville and St. Frances Cabrini, West Pawlet, Vermont. Ucharist is the core of our parish where there is a heartfelt sense of welcome, hospitality, shared dignity, self worth and joy flowing from a sacred communion with Jesus Christ.From our Eucharist emanates important areas of service: the sick, elderly, homebound, poor; Ecumenical unity; and the youth. This is a hands-on parish where personal contact, presence and availability is important. Parishioners come from a wide geographic area along the NY/VT border (summer residents/vacationers) and diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Parishioners include long time residents who value tradition and rural life, as well as, new families especially from down state NY - who bring and are willing to share their giftedness; most college graduates find employment elsewhere. Local employment includes factories, farming, school, service and prisons.