Bulletin for October 16, 2016 ~ Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, December 8, 2015–November 20, 2016:
“A time to heal, to help, to forgive.”

Catholics Invite Catholics:
“Come to Mass in the Lord’s house on the Lord’s day.” A way to remind people of a way to be faithful to the third commandment: Keep holy the Lord’s Day.

Upcoming Events:
• Scripture study classes of the Gospel according to Mark: Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle Church.
• “Forgiven and Set Free” post abortive ten-week session: beginning October 4 until December 13
• Walk for Hunger: Sunday, October 16, at Sampson State park with registration at the concession stand at 12:30 p.m. and the walk starting at 1:00 p.m.
• Prayer for Peace: Sunday, October 16 at 6:00 p.m. at All Saints Church, Lansing.
• Empty Bowls Event: Our Lady of Peace Parish Center, Center St. Geneva on Wednesday, October 19 at 5:00 p.m.
• Parish choir rehearsal: Thursday, October 27, at the Parish Center, from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
• Dinner Dance: Friday evening, October 28, at the American Legion, Trumansburg from 6:00–10:00 p.m.
• Holy Cross Cemetery clean-up of the grounds: Saturday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m.
• Third Annual Vets’ breakfast: Sunday, November 6, at the Trumansburg American Legion Post at 8:00 AM
• Pilgrimage to Fatima: November 14–20, 2016.

Mary, Mother of Mercy Dinner/Dance:
Join us for an evening of fun! Mary, Mother of Mercy dinner dance will be held on Friday, October 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Trumansburg American Legion. Please consider entering our dessert contest! A prize will be handed out to our winner, along with several other door prizes. Tickets are $20 each, children under twelve free. The music will be provided by the Tarps. Tickets are available for purchase after each Mass. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sad News:
Donna Mae Wallace, the only sibling of Fr. John Tokaz, OFM Cap, died unexpectedly on October 3, 2016. Fr. John is deeply saddened by the loss of his sister. With this sadness comes financial concern. If you would like to send your condolences or give financial support the address is: San Lorenzo Friary, 15 Montebello Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. There are addressed, stamped envelopes available in the foyer of the Church. Make checks payable to San Lorenzo Friary.

Cemetery Fund:
In the boxes of offertory envelopes, there is an envelope in early November, to help support the parish cemeteries: St. James the Apostle and Holy Cross. The yearly cemetery expenses far exceed the yearly income (income is derived primarily from the sale of graves). Please help to keep our cemeteries in good condition. Thank you.

2016/2017 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA):
CMA is underway. The goal for the Parish of Mary Mother of Mercy is $29,855. This is $490 less than the combined three churches’ goal last year. All parishioners should have received a letter from the Bishop making a request to support the CMA. Please do what you are able and as soon as you are able so that the Appeal may not drag on until the Spring. There is more information available on the diocese website: http://www.dor.org/index.cfm/stewardship/annual-appeal/

Guidelines for the Reception of Holy Communion:
The guidelines are printed in the hymnals. A rationale is given why Catholics may not receive Communion in Protestant Churches and why Protestants cannot receive Communion in Catholic Churches.

An Evening of Prayer for Peace:
An evening of prayer for peace will take place Sunday, October 16 at 6:00 p.m. at All Saints Church, Lansing. It is sponsored by Catholic Charities of Tompkins County. A reflection will be given by Martha Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Day.

Catholic Charities Seeking Office Volunteers:
Tompkins County Catholic Charities is seeking office volunteers during weekdays to assist with administrative tasks, especially answering phone calls. If interested please phone 607 272 5062 extension 12.

Finger Lakes Catholic Charities and Empty Bowls:
Finger Lakes Catholic Charities is sponsoring their annual Empty Bowls Event to be held at Our Lady of Peace Parish Center, Center St. Geneva on Wednesday, October 19 at 5:00 p.m. Participants learn about local anti-poverty efforts and walk away with a commemorative Empty Bowl that serves as a reminder that hunger does indeed exist in our community. Cost is $20 per ticket and includes soup, bread, beverage, dessert and a handmade ceramic bowl. For more information visit catholiccharitiesfl.org.

Holy Cross Cemetery Clean-up:
A general clean-up of the grounds of Holy Cross Cemetery will take place on Saturday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to help. Families who have placed flowers, etc at the grave site are reminded to remove all debris from around the grave.

Third Annual Vets’ Breakfast:
The Vets’ breakfast will be held Sunday, November 6, at the Trumansburg American Legion Post 770 4431 Seneca Road, Trumansburg at 8:00 a.m. It is a complimentary breakfast for military veterans and active service personnel and their families, Please RSVP by calling 607-387-4212 to help with the meal planning, but drop-ins are always welcome.

Parish Choir Rehearsal:
All are welcome to join the parish choir rehearsal on Thursday, October 27, at the Parish Center, from 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Pregnancy Care Center of the Finger Lakes:
Pregnancy Care Center of the Finger Lakes, located at 551 Exchange St. in Geneva, is offering a “Forgiven and Set Free” post abortive ten-week session beginning October 4 until December 13. There is no cost involved. “if you regret your abortion, you are not alone. Let us help you learn to forgive yourself. Pleased join us for this healing ministry program.” For more information phone 315 789 0708.

Scripture Study:
Parishioners are welcome to join an informal study of The Gospel According to Mark on Tuesday mornings after the 9:00 AM Mass (St James the Apostle Church), The study will be facilitated by Debbie Short and Camille Taranto. The Liguori Catholic Bible Study will be used. Questions: contact Camille (607) 387-3125.

Making Contributions by Check:
The parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy, is yet to be civilly incorporated, therefore checks cannot be made out in that name. For the present time, please make checks out in the name of the church, that is, to St. James the Apostle, or St. Francis Solanus, or Holy Cross.

Don’t Let Your Veggies Grow Up To Be Compost:
Due to poverty, about 1 in 5 kids in our community might not eat a decent meal today. Elderly people and others are affected as well. Altogether, about 14% of our neighbors experience food insecurity. If you have extra produce (fruit, vegetables, and eggs) from your garden or CSA share, please drop it off in the cooler at 94 W. Main Street, Trumansburg on Mondays until October. All food will be donated to local families. Your donation counts! Thank you, Maria Connell.

Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy:
The origin of the Christian Jubilee goes back to Old Testament times. The Law of Moses prescribed a special year for the Jewish people to make restitution for wrongs committed, to forgive debts owed, and set slaves free. In the Roman Catholic tradition, a Holy Year or Jubilee is a great religious event, for the forgiveness of sins and the punishment due to sin. A Jubilee is a year of reconciliation between adversaries. It is a time of solidarity, hope, justice and commitment to serve God with joy and in peace with our brothers and sisters. The guiding principle of  the year: “Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.”

Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester Prayers:
Sister Susan Schantz, SSJ, continues to pray for St. James the Apostle church in Trumansburg. Let us keep Sr. Susan and the Sisters of St. Joseph in our prayers.

Hundredth Anniversary of the Apparitions at Fatima:
Catholic Tour is sponsoring a seven day pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal, from 3 Airline Gateways of Newark, NJ; New York JFK; and Boston, MA. The price is $1,599 and they can assist in securing air from your home city to one of the 3 gateways. The pilgrimage will also be leaving from Miami. The travel will be November 14-20, 2016. Brochures and reservation forms are available. Phone 1 877 627 4268 or email [email protected].

Toiletries and Hygiene Products:
There is a basket in the vestibule of the church for donations of toiletries. The request comes from Catholic Charities which is in need of items like shampoo, toothpaste, diapers etc. The items will be transferred to the Catholic Charities Office in Ithaca.

Cancer Services Program (Cortland and Tompkins Counties):
This a program that provides free cancer screenings (breast, cervical, and colorectal) to women from ages 40–64 and men ages 50–64, who are uninsured or have health insurance that does not cover these screenings and who meet income eligibility requirements. These services are provided in local health centers, doctor’s offices, and hospitals. For more information call 1-866 442 2262.

Ministry Schedules for St. James

Schedule for this weekend, October 15 and 16 (third Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Carol Kuklo and Barbara Willers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Kathleen Rourke, Cathy DelSignore, Traci Bump

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Glenn Stamps and Nancy Olszewski
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Mark Scibilia-Carver, Anna Zavala, Susan Stafford

Schedule for next weekend, October 22 and 23 (fourth Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Paul Povinelli and Carol Kuklo
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Cathy DelSignore, Joan Hogan,

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Lynne Stager (for Tara Webster) and Leon Webster
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Anna Zavala, Mary Szymanski, Glenn Stamps

Schedule for following weekend, October 29 and 30 (fifth Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Barbara Willers and Kathleen Rourke
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Traci Bump, Carol Kuklo, Robin Hamula

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Nancy Olszewski and Lynne Stager
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Mark Scibilia-Carver, Susan Stafford, Mary Szymanski

Ministry schedule for Holy Cross:

Greeter:
C. Conroy- 10/16/16, 10/30/16;
J. Roach- 10/23/16
Altar server 1:
G. Frank – 10/16/16, 10/23/16;
P. Schirmer- 10/30/16
Lector 1:
M. Frank-10/16/16;
J. Leidefrost°-10/23/16;
E. Moore–10/30/16
Lector 2:
P. Motill- 10/16/16;
J. Swanson- 10/23/16;
G. Frank- 10/30/16
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion 1:
P. Schirmer- 10/16/16;
L.A. Fox- 10/23/16;
F. Grasak- 10/30/16
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion 2:
D. Traphagen- 10/16/16;
M. Frank- 10/23/16;
D. Brandow- 10/30/16
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion 3:
L.A. Fox- 10/16/16;
K. Sinkiewicz- 10/23/16;
D. Traphagen- 10/30/16
Usher 1 (Lead):
J. Taylor- 10/16/16;
A. Reagan- 10/23/16;
T. Grasak- 10/30/16
Usher 2: 
E. Conroy- 10/16/16, 10/30/16;
S. Limoncelli- 10/23/16;
Usher 3: 
P. Marrella- 10/23/16, 10/30/16

Ministry Schedules for St. Francis Solanus Church
October through December 2016

  Lectors:

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: