Bulletin for September 4, 2016 ~ Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Holy 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
• Parents/guardian meeting for religious education: Tuesday, September 6 at St. James the Apostle Church at 7:00 p.m.
• Parish council meeting: Thursday, September 8, at 7:00 p.m. at the Parish Center
• Religious education starts: Classes begin September 18
• Picnic sponsored by St. James the Apostle: Sunday, September 11, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the St. Fidelis Friary Boat House grounds, 7790 County Rt. 153, Interlaken.
• Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes Community lunch program’s Annual Hoedown for Hunger: Wednesday, September 14, 5:00 p.m. at Geneva on the Lake.
• Magnificat Rochester breakfast for women: Saturday, September 24; 8:30 a.m. until noon at the Diplomat Banquet Center on 1 Diplomat Way off of Lyell Ave.
• Diocese of Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference: Saturday, October 1, at St. Jude the Apostle Parish 4100 Lyell Road Rochester.
• Pilgrimage to Fatima: November 14–20, 2016.

Religion Education:
Classes will begin September 18. There is a parents/guardians meeting this Tuesday, September 6at St. James the Apostle Church at 7:00 p.m.

Parish Council Meeting:
The parish council will be meeting on Thursday, September 8, at 7:00 p.m. at the Parish Center (St. Francis Solanus Church, Interlaken).

Picnic, Sponsored by St. James the Apostle Church:
A picnic will be held next Sunday, September 11 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the St. Fidelis Friary Boat House grounds, 7790 County Ro. 153, Interlaken. Hamburgers and hot dogs, soft drinks, and snack foods will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass. For those who wish, bring a bathing suit and water shoes as the lake water temperature has been warm. The Parish Council Fellowship Committee encourages each church to continue with their annual events and to let all the parishioners of Mary, Mother of Mercy know they are welcome to participate.

Louisiana Flood Victim’s Collection:
At the request of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops’ President Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz and Bishop Matano, our parish will conduct a second collection next weekend to help people in flood-devastated areas of Louisiana and provide pastoral and rebuilding support to affected dioceses. More than 60,000 homes have been lost with nearly 20,000 people rescued from floodwaters. If you choose to write a check, please make it out in the name of one of our three churches with FLOODING in the memo/notes field. All proceeds collected will be sent to Catholic Charities USA, which is actively working in the area to provide immediate and long-term relief. You can also donate directly on line at https://catholiccharitiesusa.org. Please be generous and kindly keep all those affected by the flooding in your prayers.

Parish Mission:
All parishioners and others, please make plans to attend this mini spiritual retreat. It will be held at St. James the Apostle on the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday evenings of October 3, 4, and 5 at 7:00 p.m. Rev. William H. Winters, OFM Cap, will be the presenter. Fr. Bill was pastor of Holy Cross and St. Francis Solanus from 2002–2008. During this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, Fr. Bill received an appointment in February by Pope Francis to be a Missionary of Mercy. Please spread the word. Everyone is invited. As a parishioner do plan to schedule yourself to attend with your family.

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.

Scripture Study:
Any parishioners who would like to deepen their faith through a better understanding of Scripture are welcome to join an informal study of the Gospel According to Mark. The first session will start on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, after the 9 a.m. mass (St James the Apostle Church), and will be facilitated by Debbie Short and Camille Taranto. Anyone interested in Scripture study may just come the first session or any subsequent sessions.  The Liguori Catholic Bible Study for The Gospel According to Mark will be used as a supplemental text and will be provided for all participants. If you have questions, please contact Camille (607) 387-3125.

St. James the Apostle Church:
• Food donations are accepted on the second Sunday of the month (i.e. next weekend). Please place food and/or money donations on the table located in the front of the Church.

• A request is being made from the St. James Buildings and Grounds Committee for volunteers (individuals and/or families) to take on responsibility for one of the gardens around the church, that is, gardening required for: a) the Marian Shrine, or b) in front of the church; or c) in front of the rectory or d) on the back side of the Annex between the church and the rectory, or e) the back yard (church/rectory). This would be a great service project for students looking for service hours. Parishioners interested and able please phone the St. James parish office.

St. Francis Solanus Church:
There will be a parishioner gathering after the 8:15 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 18. Coffee and sweet delights will be provided.

Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes
A community lunch program, the annual “hoedown for hunger,” will take place on Wednesday, September 14, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Geneva on the Lake. The cost of the ticket is $35.00 per person or two for $65.00 for BBQ, drinks and music. For more information contact Rhonda at 315-789-2686, ext 104 or [email protected].

Protect the Dignity of Human Life:
To help protect the dignity of life and to promote justice and peace visit – http://www.nyscatholic.org and http://usccb.org/issues-and-action/index.cfm.

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.

Community Lunch Program Annual Hoedown for Hunger:
Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes Community lunch program’s Annual Hoedown for Hunger will take place on Wednesday, September 14, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Geneva on the Lake. The cost of the ticket is $35.00 per person or two for $65.00 for BBQ, drinks, and music. For more information contact Rhonda at 315-789-2686, ext 104 or [email protected].

Magnificat Rochester
All women are invited to a breakfast on Saturday, September 24; seating at 8:30 a.m., program begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at noon. It will be held at the Diplomat Banquet Center on 1 Diplomat Way off of Lyell Ave. The presenter is Mary DeTurris Poust, a writer, editor, public speaker, retreat leader, and Catholic commentator. She is Director of Communications for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, N.Y. Early reservations: $18.00; after Sept. 17: $20.00; student: $10.00. No tickets sold at the door. For more information: call Kathy Murty at 436-1284, or send an email to: [email protected].

Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy:2015 Year of Mercy logo
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:

Our Lady of Fátima and the Children: Blessed Jacinta and Francisco Marto

Our Lady of Fátima and the Children: Blessed Jacinta and Francisco Marto

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, September 3 and 4 (first Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Scott Hamula and Carol Kuklo (for Amy Panek)
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Barbara Willers, Robin Hamula, Kathleen Rourke

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Lynne Stager and Maria Connell
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Mark Scibilia-Carver, Glenn Stamps, Mary Szymanski

Schedule for next weekend, September 10 and 11 (second Sunday):

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

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Tara and Leon Webster (for Rich and Hilary Wong)
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Lynne Stager, Glenn Stamps, Susan Stafford

 

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