“We do not want a Church that moves with the world.
We want a Church that will move the world.” ~G. K. Chesterton
A Letter from Our Pastor:
July 19, 2024
Dear Parish households,
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
In his day, Jesus, was recognized by the people and their leaders as “the teacher.” We heard in last week’s gospel that Jesus sent the twelve apostles on a missionary excursion in Galilee to tell people what they had learned from him. When they returned, they excitedly reported how well people received and listened to them. When we gather this weekend for Mass, we will hear from Mark’s gospel how people went out of their way to listen to Jesus. We will also hear how Jesus had pity on the people, that is, he felt sorry for them, because they had no shepherd, no one to be their guide on life’s pilgrimage. Jesus’s motivation to teach was rooted in his compassion. He taught God’s way, which stemmed from God’s love. Jesus’s teaching was about enlightenment and life. Who would not be attracted to that?
We encounter people who have no shepherd. We see them alone in their judgement as to how to live in this world. We encounter people also who refuse to have a shepherd, that is they want only themselves to be their guide. Like Jesus we are to allow our pity for them to lead us to share what we have learned from Jesus. Like the apostles, we too can be surprised how people are ready to listen.
With love for you all,
Fr. Bernard M. Maloney, OFM Cap.
P.S.
- Parishioners not fulfilling their Sunday Mass obligation, do not allow that practice to hold you back when you are inclined to come to Church.
- This Saturday, at the 4:00 p.m. Mass, children will leave the church after the opening prayer, to gather for a special celebration of this Sundays scripture readings. They will return at the presentation of gifts time of the Mass. Be sure to bring children to that Mass.
- The bulletin for this Sunday, July 21, is available on the bulletin page or by viewing it from this link: Bulletin for July 21 2024.
- I am available every Friday from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at the Parish Center. No appointment is required.
Gospel Meditation—Encourage Deeper Understanding of Scripture
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ July 21, 2024
Burnout. Recent studies suggest that roughly two-thirds of doctors and nurses have signs of it. You probably know what burnout is: long-term stress leading to emotional exhaustion and a lack of a sense of personal accomplishment. Burnout can threaten anyone who tries to seriously serve and love others. How does our faith inform this challenging experience, and how do we find refreshment?
The apostles face something like burnout this week in Mark 6. They are run down from their missionary work, and Jesus says, “Come away by yourselves to a lonely place, and rest a while.” For them, and for us, it takes humility to intentionally rest. It means the world can go on without us. It stings our pride to admit God is necessary and we are not. Choosing to leave our good work to be with him—whatever the cost—is an act of humble faith. And that trust in God begins to revive us.
But there’s more to it. Hilariously, Mark tells us that throngs of needy people find out where the apostles are going and arrive ahead of them. Imagine the exasperation of the burnt-out apostles. “Can we please get a minute to ourselves? This is not healthy!” And Jesus seems to encourage the boundary violation by telling his frayed followers to feed the crowd. Look: once we move into humble rest, he calls us to more work, because we are made for love, not for rest. But Jesus does the vast bulk of the labor. He himself is the one who multiplies the small offering until everyone is satisfied.
What finally gives our heart rest isn’t more vacation time. It’s experiencing the super abundant generosity of God for us and those whom we serve.
~ Father John Muir
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“Christ is Always with Us”
The National Eucharistic Revival is a three-year movement to “renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.” (Mission Statement for the National Eucharistic Revival, The Secretariat of Evangelization & Catechesis USCCB)
The National Eucharistic Revival: June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025
National Eucharistic Congress: July 17–July 21, 2024
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Go here to find out more about what our diocese is doing to participate in this important movement.
If you are unable to attend the National Eucharistic Conference but would like to watch or listen to key events, please see the Catholic Courier article here.
Will you join us?
“It is in knowing and in loving the Jesus of the Eucharist that you will have the means to understand life, to find security, to be a people with roots. It is Christ who sustains and supports us in the many trials, struggles, challenges, transitions and happenings of our human existence,” wrote our Bishop wrote in his pastoral letter on the Eucharist. “Join us in sharing the light of Christ!”
Those who cannot attend Mass in person are encouraged to check out the diocese’s list of Masses that are available online. Additionally, the diocese provides a variety of virtual events for “prayer, worship, and faith sharing.”
We look forward to seeing you Mass at any of our three churches: Holy Cross in Ovid, NY; St. Francis in Interlaken, NY; and St. James the Apostle in Trumansburg, NY!
Mass Intentions at St. James the Apostle in Trumansburg, Holy Cross in Ovid, and St. Francis Solanus in Interlaken for the week of July 20–July 28, 2024:
| Saturday, July 20 | St. Francis, 8:00 p.m. |
The intentions of Rosemary Miller from Connie and Ed Conroy |
| Sunday, July 21 | St. James, 9:00 a.m. |
Patricia Ann Fardette from Gerry Todi |
| Holy Cross, 10:30 a.m. | Connie Mott from Ronnie and family | |
| Monday, July 22 | St. James, 9:00 a.m. | Communion service |
| Tuesday, July 23 | St. Francis, 8:30 a.m. | Special intention |
| Wednesday, July 24 | St. Francis, 8:30 a.m. | Shane Coats from Liz Coats |
| Thursday, July 25 | St. Francis, 8:30 a.m. | Special intention |
| Friday, July 26 |
St. Francis, 8:30 a.m. | Special intention |
| Saturday, July 27 | St. Francis, 4:00 p.m. |
Jean Powell from Ann Buddle |
| Sunday, July 28 |
St. James, 9:00 a.m. | Jennifer Record from Mary, Dan, and Don Guthrie and Kate Stewart |
| Holy Cross, 10:30 a.m. | Marilyn Maleski from Ronnie Fairclough |
Mass intentions: Those wishing to have someone remembered at a Mass on a particular day and time and place may fill out a Mass Intentions Request form which is automatically submitted to the church office. You may also phone the parish office (607-294-0064) with your request or fill out one of the paper forms available in the foyer of each church and either mail it to the parish office or put it in the collection. All of the Mass intentions presently scheduled can be seen on the parish calendar.
Sanctuary Lamp Intention:
A donation may be made to the parish for a sanctuary lamp to be lit for your intention in any one of our three churches. Contact the parish office to make your request known.
Prayer to Mary, Mother of Mercy
Blessed Virgin Mary, who can worthily repay you with praise and thanks for having rescued a fallen world by your generous consent! Receive our gratitude, and by your prayers obtain the pardon of our sins. Take our prayers into the sanctuary of heaven and enable them to make our peace with God.
Holy Mary, help the miserable, strengthen the discouraged, comfort the sorrowful, pray for your people, plead for the clergy, intercede for all women consecrated to God. May all who venerate you feel now your help and protection. Be ready to help us when we pray, and bring back to us the answers to our prayers. Make it your continual concern to pray for the people of God, for you were blessed by God and were made worthy to bear the Redeemer of the world, who lives and reigns forever.
Amen.
~Saint Augustine of Hippo
