Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 8, 2017

Year of the Eucharist June 18, 2017 – June 3, 2018

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First Reading:
The vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the people of Judah are his cherished plant. (Is. 5:7a)

Psalm:
The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel. (Ps. 80)

Second Reading:
Brothers and sisters: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:6-7)

Gospel:
Jesus said to them, “Did you never read in the Scriptures: The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone…? Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” (Mt. 21:42ab, 43)

Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the Week:
How often do we find ourselves wanting what is not ours? Greed, envy, and even gluttony lead us to a bad end. We live in a world that feels very entitled. Many people believe that wants and needs ought to be provided or simply given to them, without any work or effort. It is easy to feel that we have received the short end of the stick or less than what we deserve. However, feeling shortchanged makes it is impossible to walk with gratitude in our hearts and feel a sense of responsibility, the two essential elements of the spiritual life. Are we grateful?

Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:
“I live by the mercy of Jesus, to whom I owe everything and from whom I expect everything.” ~St. John XXIII

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Upcoming Events:

  • AA Meetings: St. Francis Church, on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.
  • Food Pantries: Ovid Federated Church on Mondays, 10:00 a.m. The food truck is available to everyone every other Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. PM (October 17 and October 31). The 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. (October 9 and October 23).
  • Rehearsals for the St. James Guitar Choir: Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in the choir loft.
  • Holy Hours on Fridays: from 7:00–8:00 p.m. with exposition and benediction of the Most Holy Eucharist, at the Parish Center, St. Francis Solanus Church, Interlaken
  • Following Rubrics: Parishioners will kneel after the Lamb of God during Mass beginning October 1.
  • Tom Lange Memorial CROP Hunger Walk: October 8, beginning at 2:00 p.m. (all walkers register at 1:45 p.m.). Host and starting place will be St. James the Apostle Church, Whig St., Trumansburg.
  • The Buildings and Grounds Committees: the members representing our three churches will meet this Wednesday, October 11.
  • A dedication blessing of the Willard Memorial: October 13, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, Ovid
  • An Old Fashion Barn Dance: on Saturday, October 14, at the Brook Barn (Route 96, Interlaken) from 5:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Admission is free. All are welcome.
  • The “Walk for Food”: on Sunday, October 15, at Sampson State Park.
  • Muslim-Quaker-Catholic Dialogue: Thursday, October 19, 7:00 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, Ithaca.
  • Annual Peace Prayer Service:Sunday, October 22, 5:00 p.m., St. Anthony Church, Groton.
  • War and the Environment:Wednesday, October 25, 7:00 p.m., St. Catherine of Siena Church, Ithaca
  • Ministry Fair on November 4 and 5: Stop by after Mass and enjoy some food as you speak to members of the various ministries that enrich our parish.
  • Solanus Casey, OFM Cap., Beatification: November 18 in Detroit, MI. 

Maintenance Fund:
The monthly “Maintenance Fund Collection” will be taken up this weekend. This collection helps in the support of the parish’s buildings and grounds maintenance. Your help is appreciated greatly. Thank you.

Tom Lange Memorial CROP Hunger Walk:
The twenty-ninth annual Trumansburg CROP Walk will take place this Sunday, October 8, at 2:00 p.m. (all walkers register at 1:45 p.m.). Host and starting place will be St. James The Apostle Catholic Church, Whig St., Trumansburg. The Trumansburg Area Churches (TAC) sponsors this annual walk to support this national effort of Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty (CROP). TAC sponsored the start of the Food Pantry and the Hunger Walk in the same year. Last year T’Burg raised over $9,100; with 25% of that going to the T’Burg Food Pantry and the rest to national and international programs. Community members of all ages and faiths come together to step out for neighbors close to home and throughout the world in need of food programs and clean water! Visit www.crophungerwalk.org/trumansburgny. Note that folks may donate or sign up on-line. Thanks to all! Questions: Carolyn Lange: 607 387 5220 home or 607 275 7083 cell/text or email [email protected]

Buildings and Grounds Committees:
The churches’ Buildings and Grounds Committees will meet this Wednesday, October 11. Holy Cross Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Parish House, Ovid. St. James the Apostle Committee will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the Pine Room, Trumansburg. St. Francis Solanus Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex, Interlaken. All parishioners interested in being part of one of the three committees are most welcome. Simply come to the meeting.

Holy Hour on Fridays:
In keeping with the Diocesan “Year of the Eucharist” commemorating the Diocese of Rochester’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, Holy Hours will occur on Fridays from 7:00–8:00 p.m. with exposition and benediction of the Most Holy Eucharist, at the Parish Center (St. Francis Solanus Church, Interlaken). All are welcome to participate whenever possible. The Holy Hours’ theme and focus will vary throughout the months. The Holy Hours during the month of October will focus on respect life.

Willard Memorial:
A monument has been erected in Holy Cross Cemetery, Ovid, listing the names of Willard State Hospital patients buried in the cemetery in unmarked graves. A dedication blessing of the monument will take place on Friday, October 13, at 11:00 a.m. Present will be Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D., commissioner of the Office of Mental Health, and John B. Allen Jr., special assistant to the commissioner. Both played a key role in the establishment of the monument with invaluable help from the Willard Committee, chaired by Colleen Kelly Spellecy. All are welcome to celebrate the event.

Town of Covert Bicentennial Event:
An Old Fashion Barn Dance will be held on Saturday, October 14, at the Brook Barn (Route 96, Interlaken) from 5:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Admission is free. All are welcome.

Walk for Food:
The “Walk for Food” is a Seneca County food pantry fundraiser that will take place on Sunday, October 15, at Sampson State Park. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Concession Stand. All funds raised will go directly to the local food pantry. Registration forms will be on the back table of the church.

Parish Ministry Fair:
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” (Romans 12: 6). By our baptism we are called to share in the ministry of the church, using the gifts and talents God has provided. We invite you to think about your talents. How can you contribute to your church? The Worship Committee will be having a ministry fair at each of our churches on November 4 and 5. Stop by after Mass and enjoy some food as you speak to members of the various ministries that enrich our parish. You will have an opportunity to ask questions before signing up for the ministry that best fits your gifts and interests.

Sacrament of Reconciliation—Confessions:
The new times for the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation are: Fridays 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Solanus Church, Interlaken and Saturdays 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. at St. James the Apostle Church, Trumansburg. Outside of those times, the Sacrament can always be celebrated by making an appointment with one of the priests.

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“In celebrating the Most Holy Eucharist, we unite ourselves to those who have gone before us reaching back to apostolic times. ‘If from the beginning Christians have celebrated the Eucharist and in a form whose substance has not changed despite the great diversity of times and liturgies, it is because we know ourselves to be bound by the command the Lord gave on the eve of His Passion: “Do this in remembrance of me” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1356). The Eucharist indeed belongs to Christ who graciously shares His presence with us through His bride, the Church. The Eucharist is not a mere cultural phenomenon restricted by certain geographies, historical periods or philosophies, but rather it transcends all space, time and all political and social ideologies; it finds its origin in Christ. “Christians have the ardent obligation to be open to an act that is so mysterious that they will never be able to perform it by themselves; the sacrifice of Christ. In the thought of the Council Fathers (at Vatican II), the Liturgy is a divine action…. In the presence of it, we are overcome with the silence of admiration and reverence.” (Robert Cardinal Sarah, The Power of Silence, p. 131). The above is taken from Bishop Salvatore R. Matano’s pastoral letter announcing a “Year of the Eucharist” in celebration of the 150 (Sesquicentennial) anniversary of the diocese. The full pastoral letter is available on the diocesan website.  

2017–2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal:
Hopefully everyone has received the Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) mailing by this time and has had a chance to review the materials. Extra copies of the brochure are available in church. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Glorifying the Lord by Our Lives.” The CMA affords each of us an opportunity to support the larger Church so that it can meet real needs throughout the diocese. Your support enables the Church to be responsive and caring. Please be generous in your response. Every gift is needed and important! If it is easier, you can make your gift at www.dor.org. You can also pay your pledge off in six installments. Pledge forms, which can be put in the collection or mailed directly to the diocese, are available in the back of the church. Please pray for the success of our efforts. The Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy has been given the goal of $30, 549. This is $694 higher than last year’s goal. 

Mark Your Calendars: Peace Week 2017:

  • Muslim-Quaker-Catholic Dialogue: Thursday, October 19, 7:00 p.m., at Immaculate Conception Church in Ithaca. There will be a presentation and discussion with members of the local Muslim and Quaker communities on what our faiths teach about war, peace, and non-violence.
  • Annual Peace Prayer Service:Sunday, October 22, 5:00 p.m., at St. Anthony Church in Groton. Join us for our ninth annual Tompkins County Catholic Community’s prayer for peace, featuring music by the inter-parish choir. At this beautiful evening service, we’ll reflect on our Christian calling to be peacemakers. A soup supper will follow.
  • War and The Environment:Wednesday, October 25, 7:00 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, in Ithaca. We need to make the connection between peace and care for God’s creation. Presentation by Prof. Charles Geisler, emeritus professor from Cornell’s Department of Development Sociology, on the ways military action destroys the environment.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):
If you know of someone who is interested in learning about the Catholic Faith, make them aware of the parish RCIA program and invite them to participate. Adult Catholics who have not yet celebrated the sacraments of Confirmation and or Holy Communion are most welcome. The program is also helpful for Catholics interested in furthering they knowledge of Gospel faith. The program will begin in the fall, but the exact date is not yet set. The program usually takes place on Sunday mornings. Application forms for the program are located in the vestibule of the church.

Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester:
The sisters have a prayer ministry and throughout 2017, Sister Dolores Bachman and Sister Anne Marie Burns will be praying for our parish and parishioners. Let us keep the sisters in our prayers as an expression of gratitude. Sisters of St. Joseph website: www.ssjrochester.org.

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.

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.

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 the Apostle

Schedule for October 7 and 8, 2017 (Second Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Kathleen Rourke and Scott Hamula
EM: Barbara Willers, Carol Kuklo, Robin Hamula

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Rich and Hilary Wong
EM: Lynne Stager, Glenn Stamps

Schedule for October 14 and 15, 2017 (Third Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Carol Kuklo and Barbara Willers
EM: Kathleen Rourke, Cathy DelSignore, Traci Bump

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Glenn Stamps and Nancy Olszewski
EM: Mark Scibilia-Carver, Tom and Beth Duff


Ministry schedules for Holy Cross

October 2017:

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Greeter in addition to Usher C. Conroy
Altar Ser 1 M. Humulock M. Humulock G. Frank P. Schirmer
Altar Ser 2
Lector 1 P. Motill N. Shumway J. Leidefrost° M. Humulock
Lector 2 J. Swanson T. Humulock L. Kurkchi K. Knapp
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Extraordinary Min 1 G. Frank F. Grasak L.A. Fox T. Humulock
Extraordinary Min 2 T. Humulock P. Schirmer M. Frank D. Brandow
Extraordinary Min 3 D. Brandow° L.A. Fox K. Sinkiewicz A. Calice
2 Envelopes
Usher 1 (Lead) S. Brandow° J. Taylor A. Reagan J. Taylor
Usher 2 S. Limoncelli T. Grasak P. Marrella S. Brandow
Usher 3 J. Swanson S. Limoncelli
Usher 4

Ministry Schedules for St. Francis Solanus Church

Lector Schedule (Forthcoming)


Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 
(Forthcoming)

REMEMBER: to take Communion to Richard Suchocki and Maryann Dendis before giving to congregation.

Altar Server Schedule: (Forthcoming)

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