First reading:
He got up, ate, and drank; then strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights to the mountain of God, Horeb. (1 Kgs. 19:8b)
Psalm:
Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. (Ps. 34)
Second reading:
And be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. (Eph. 4:32)
Gospel:
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever;
and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” (Jn. 6:51)
Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the Week:
Life can be confusing, and the demands and challenges of everyday life can easily cloud our vision. We can become tired. Because of all of the energy needed to manage our day-to-day routines, our spiritual lives can get neglected. Anger, apathy, bitterness, and competition readily distort our relationships with one another and with God. We are asked to imitate God and to put love, compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and gentleness over all things. We need to develop a strong life of prayer in order to bring balance to our lives and to realize who we really are.
Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:
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Upcoming Events:
- AA Meetings: St. Francis Solanus church, Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m.
- Food Pantries: There is a food pantry at the Ovid Federated church on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. The food truck is available to everyone every other Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. (August 21). A food pantry is at the Interlaken Reformed church on Fridays, 3:00–6:00 p.m. The Trumansburg food pantry is at the Methodist church every other Monday 1:00–2:00 p.m. and 5:30–6:00 p.m. (August 20). The food pantry in Trumansburg will not be open on Labor Day.
- Bernard is Available: Every Friday at 6:30 p.m. in St. Francis Solanus church, Interlaken, and no appointment is needed.
- Pro-life Novena: from August 3 to September 28
- Holy Day of Obligation: Feast of the Assumption on August 15
- Lakeside Retreat: August 15, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
- Building and Grounds Committees: Meeting at each church on August 16
- Summer Religious Education: August 13 through August 17 at the St. Fidelis Friary boathouse. Each day will begin at 8:30 a.m. and lasts until 3:30 p.m.
- Volunteers are needed: August 16 at the Fayette Fire Hall in Seneca Falls
- The French Boys Choir Concert: at Immaculate Conception Church in Ithaca on August 20, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
- Preventing Suicides: “Talk Saves Lives” on August 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Seneca Community Church in Romulus.
- Coffee Hour at St. James: September 2 after Mass
- Parish Picnic:September 9 at the St. Fidelis Friary, Interlaken
- Come and See Discernment Weekends: September 7–9 at the CYFM Retreat Center located in Garrison, N.Y., and November 16–18 at San Lorenzo Friary in Boston.
Holy Day on Wednesday:
August 15 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and it is a holy day of obligation. The places and times of the Masses are: 9:00 a.m. at St. James the Apostle; 12:15 p.m. at St. Francis Solanus, and 7:00 p.m. at Holy Cross. After each Mass there will be a social gathering to enhance the celebration of the feast day.
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary:
Louis and Theresa Iannone will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the 5:00 p.m. vigil Mass at St. Francis Solanus this coming Saturday, August 18. They will recite their marriage vows to each other as they did fifty years ago and will receive the anniversary blessing.
Buildings and Grounds Committees:
Thursday of this week (August 16) the three buildings and grounds committees will meet: the Holy Cross committee will meet at 9:15 a.m.; St. Francis Solanus’s committee will meet at 11:00 a.m., and the St. James the Apostle committee will meet at 1:00 p.m.
Raffle for a Side of Beef:
Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes is selling raffle tickets for a side of beef. Raffle tickets may be purchased after each Mass this weekend. Tickets are $20.00 each and the drawing will be held at the annual “Hoedown for Hunger” on September 12. Consider helping Catholic Charities “beef up” their ability to respond to people in need! Follow Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes on Facebook, or go to their website, www.catholiccharitiesfl.org, for more details.
Community Bible Study:
On Sunday, August 19, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass, Ellen Moore and Pam Bassette will give a brief presentation regarding community Bible study during the usual announcement time at the end of Mass.
Parish Picnic:
Sunday, September 9, is the parish picnic marking the celebration of our parish patronal feast: Mary, Mother of Mercy. The celebration will be held on the grounds of St. Fidelis Friary, Interlaken. Parishioners are asked to please mark their calendars and plan to be present.
Prayer Request Book:
A prayer intention book is now located in the foyer of the parish churches. If you have a particular intention to pray for, feel free to write the intention in the book. Our parishioners will keep these intentions in their prayers and also when we gather as a parish family.
Coffee Hours at St. James:
In order to share the good work of the Knights of Columbus and recruit new members, the local Knights Council is sponsoring coffee hours at St. James on the first Sunday of September, October, and November. The coffee hour will be held in the Pine Room after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. For more information or to contribute baked goods, please email Grand Knight Mike Barry at [email protected].
Save Time and Donate Online:
Online giving is now available for parishioners with WeShare, an easy and convenient way to save time and support your parish. Donating is simple, safe, and completely secure.
With WeShare, you can set up a recurring weekly or monthly transaction using your checking, savings, or credit card account. You can decide how much to give to any collection and make changes any time, day or night. Plus, you can leave your checkbook at home on Sundays.
How to enroll in Online Giving:
Parishioners who have registered an email with the parish, please check your email for a message from [email protected] with the subject line: “Welcome to The Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy-Interlaken, NY on WeShare.” Your login information and temporary password are included in this email.
Or
Visit mayrmotherofmercy.weshareonline.org. You will register with WeShare as you make your first donation.
If you have any questions or concerns about the program or would like help setting up your account, please email our business manager, Eileen Heptig, at [email protected].
School Supply Collection:
United Way of Seneca County coordinates a countywide effort to help local students through its “Fill the Bus” campaign, which ends on August 16. “Fill the Bus” goal is to provide basic school supplies for students in need. The churches in the Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy, are among the collection sites. Volunteers are needed on August 16 at the Fayette Fire Hall, 4200 State Route 414, in Seneca Falls to help sort, organize, and deliver supplies to the area schools. Monetary donations are also welcome and checks should be made out to the United Way of Seneca County.
Bishops’ Call for a Pro-Life Novena:
The U.S. bishops are asking all people of good will to join with them each Friday in a nationwide Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life, from August 3 to September 28. To participate in the Novena and call to prayer sign up at www.usccb.org/pray. By any measure, the Roe decision has been a heartbreaking failure, taken millions of innocent lives and demonstrably divided the country for decades. The bishops urge all to join in the Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life at this critical time. Additional Novena prayer and education materials are accessible at www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/take-action-now/call-to-prayer/legal-protection-of-human-life.cfm.
Lakeside Retreat:
Branches Christian Rest and Renewal Center, located on Seneca Lake, is offering a retreat on Wednesday, August 15, to discuss “The Day of Apparitions—God’s Dialogue with His People through His Mother.” This retreat is facilitated by Lena Shipley and runs from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information visit branchescenter.org, phone 716- 901-4313, or email: [email protected].
Sudden Loss / After Suicide:
Seneca County Suicide Prevention Coalition sponsors a support group that meets from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at the Waterloo Library, Waterloo, and on the third Monday of the month at the Ovid Federated Church, Ovid. For more information: www.facebook.com/SenecaSuicideePrevention/ or phone 315 651 0043.
Preventing Suicides:
All are welcome to a presentation called “Talk Saves Lives” scheduled for August 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Seneca Community Church in Romulus. The “Talk Saves Lives” presentation contains the nuts and bolts for preventing suicides.
Discernment Weekends:
The Capuchin Franciscans of the Province of St. Mary invite men to two “Come and See Discernment Weekends.” The first will be held on September 7–9 at the CYFM Retreat Center located in Garrison, N.Y., and a second will be held November 16–18 at San Lorenzo Friary in Boston. For further information go to www.capuchin.org/vocations, phone 603 836 4063, or email: [email protected].
Faith, Hope, and Love:
Come, strengthen your roots to grow and bloom in your walk with Christ and others. Notre Dame Retreat House in Canandaigua is offering several weekend retreats for men and women, and one weekend for couples this coming fall based on the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and love. Join us for an enriching experience. For more information please visit notredameretreat.org or phone 585-394-5700.
Trip to Italy in 2019:
St. Catherine of Siena church in Ithaca is hosting a trip to Assisi, Siena, and Rome, Italy. A flier with full details will be available at the end of July at St. Catherine’s website: www.stcathofsiena.org. If interested in the trip please email Ann Marie at [email protected] to be put on the priority list to receive additional information as soon as it becomes available.
French Boys Choir Concert in Ithaca:
The French Boys Choir from Paris, France, will be performing in concert at Immaculate Conception Church in Ithaca on Monday, August 20, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Free donation. Their concerts include music of the sixteenth century and the well-known Hallelujah from Handel, Ave Maria from Gounod, as well as various French musical pieces. This choir of sixteen boys, ranging in age from ten to eighteen years old, is conducted by François Olivier, the Titular of the Choir Organ at the prestigious church St. Eustache at Paris (France).
Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester:
The sisters have a prayer ministry and throughout 2018 Sister Anne Marie Burns will be praying for our parish and parishioners. Such an act of love offers us the opportunity to keep Sr. Anne Marie and the Sisters of St. Joseph in our prayers.
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.
Cancer Services Program (CSP):
Cortland and Tompkins Counties offer free cancer screenings to those who are uninsured or have health insurance that does not cover these screenings. The screening services are provided in local health centers, doctors’ offices, and hospitals. For more information, contact CSP at 866 442 2262.
Toiletries and Hygiene Products:
There is a basket in the vestibule of St. James 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.
Ministry Schedule for St. James the Apostle
August 12, 9:00 a.m. (second Sunday):
Lectors: Mark Scibilia-Carver and Maria Connell
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Lynne Stager, Beth Koeng, Mary Szymanski
August 19, 9:00 a.m. (third Sunday):
Lectors: Donna Ryan and Nancy Olszewski
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Beth and Tom Duff, Debbie Short
Feast day of Assumption at St. James and St. Francis, August 15, 2018
(9 a.m. at St. James, 12:15 at St. Francis, 7 p.m. at Holy Cross)
St. J Lectors: Kathleen Rourke, Barbara Willers
St. J. EMs: Anne Haus, Mary Szymanski, Cathy DelSignore
St. Fr. Lectors: Gerry & Millie Messmer
St. Frs. EM:
Ministry schedule for St. Francis Solanus Church, Interlaken
Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m. ~ Beginning August 19, 2018
August 18, 2018 (Third Weekend): (Begin new schedule)
Lectors: Scott Hamula, Ann Buddle
EMs: Robin Hamula, Kathleen Rourke, Cathy DelSignore
August 25, 2018 (Fourth Weekend):
Lectors: Gerry and Millie Messmer
EMs: Patti Perry, Cathy DelSignore, Marie Roloson
NOTES:
- Saturday Mass depends on the Sunday calendar date. If Sunday is the first day of the month then the Saturday Vigil Mass will be considered a “First weekend.”
- Everyone is asked to find a substitute if they cannot serve at an assigned Mass
- First named EM on the schedule distributes the host and also sets up for Communion and cleans up.
- The second and third EM on the schedule distributes the precious blood.
8/11/18~KER