National Eucharistic Revival:
June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025“Revival is not something we do.
It’s God stirring up the hearts of his people.”
Parish Schedule:
Week of July 21, 2024
Sunday, July 21:
Mass: 9:00 a.m., St. James the Apostle
Mass: 10:30 a.m., Holy Cross
Monday, July 22:
Communion service: 9:00 a.m., St. James the Apostle
Tuesday, July 23:
Rosary: 8:00 a.m., St. Francis
Mass: 8:30 a.m., St. Francis
Wednesday, July 24:
Rosary: 8:00 a.m., St. Francis
Mass: 8:30 a.m., St. Francis
Prayer for Healing/Harmony: 2:00 p.m., St. James
Book Study: 3:15 p.m., St. James the Apostle
Thursday, July 25:
Rosary: 8:00 a.m., St. Francis
Mass: 8:30 a.m., St. Francis
Buildings and Grounds Mtg: 10:00 a.m., St. James
Prayer for Healing/Harmony: 7:00 p.m., St. James
Friday, July 26:
Rosary: 8:00 a.m., St. Francis
Mass: 8:30 a.m., St. Francis
Father Bernard is available, no appointment necessary: 6:30–7:30 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
Saturday, July 27:
Mass: 4:00 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
Sunday, July 28:
Mass: 9:00 a.m., St. James the Apostle
Mass: 10:30 a.m., Holy Cross
Ice Cream Social: 1:00 p.m., St. Fidelis Friary Boathouse
Community Outreach
Food Pantries:
- Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
- Food Truck: August 6, 4:00-6:00 p.m., South Seneca High School
- Interlaken Reformed Church: Fridays, 3:00–6:00 p.m.
- Trumansburg Food Pantry: July 29, 3:30–6:00 p.m., Methodist Church
- Lodi’s Community Pantry: Saturdays, 12:30– 2:00 p.m., Lodi Rod & Gun Club
Family Hope Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Holy Cross
Alcoholics Anonymous: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
Events:
Buildings & Grounds Committee Mtg.:
This Thursday, the B&G Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. at St. James.
Ice Cream Social – Sunday, July 28:
Our parish has three churches. The feast days of the churches are St. Francis Solanus, July 16, St. James the Apostle, July 25, and Holy Cross, September 14. In celebration of our churches feast days there will be an Ice Cream Social next Sunday, July 28 at the St. Fidelis Friary Boat House from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Come and enjoy hot dogs, ice cream sundaes, games, and fishing off the dock (bring your gear).
Feast Day:
Thursday, July 25, is the feast day of St. James the Apostle, the patron saint of our parish church in Trumansburg.
St. James, also called James, son of Zebedee, or James the Greater, (born, Galilee, Palestine—died 44 AD, Jerusalem), was one of the Twelve Apostles, distinguished as being in Jesus’s innermost circle and the only apostle whose martyrdom is recorded in the New Testament (Acts 12:2). James and his younger brother, St. John the Apostle, are designated Boanerges or “Sons of Thunder” ( Mark 3:17), perhaps because of their characteristic fiery zeal (Mark 9:38 and Luke 9:54).
With Saints Peter and Andrew, James and John were the first four disciples whom Jesus called (Mark 1:16–19). As a member of the inner circle, James witnessed the raising of Jairus’s daughter (Mark 5:37 and Luke 8:51), the Transfiguration (Mark 9:2), and Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:33 and Matthew 26:37). James was beheaded by order of King Herod Agrippa I of Judea; according to Spanish tradition, his body was taken to Santiago de Compostela, where his shrine attracts Christian pilgrims from all over the world.
Parish Property Gardening Opportunity:
Have an interest in gardening? If you’re interested in improving our parish properties, all are welcome to a meeting of the newly formed MMM Gardening Network on Thursday, August 8, 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus to discuss projects, big and small.
All parish properties are in need of love and care. Each church has plenty of weeding, pruning, and planting to go around. Areas include, but are not limited to, the garden behind the St. James Pine Room, the landscaping along the East side of St. Francis Solanus, and the beds and parking lot median at Holy Cross. This is a great opportunity to get outside and dig into projects that will benefit everyone.
Can’t make the meeting, but you’re interested? Contact Susan at the parish office (607) 294 0064 or [email protected].
Parish Census—Volunteers Needed:
The Diocesan offices of Stewardship and Information Technology have notified our parish that our parish census will take place in the months of June/July/August. The census objective is to gather accurate and up-to-date contact and household information for all registered and unregistered Catholics in the parish. The Offices of Stewardship and Information Technology will guide the parish in conducting the census. Currently, we ask for parishioner help to volunteer to help with this activity. Volunteers, please phone the parish office.
School Supplies Donations:
The First Baptist Church of Trumansburg is collecting school supplies. They will be open on Thursday, July 25th, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for drop-offs. School Supply List:
Crayola Crayons 24 pk., Composition Notebooks, Colored Pencils Glue Sticks, Cap Erasers, Paper Towels, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Reusable Water Bottles, Lined Paper with Margins, 2–Pocket Plastic Folders, Clorox Wipes, Pencils (Ticonderoga preferred), Hi-lighters, Dry-erase Markers, Tissues, 1.5” 3 Ring Binders, Headphones, Loose-leaf Lined Paper
The Church will be hosting a Back-to-School Community Block Party, on Friday, August 2nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The goal of this event is to provide a fun gathering for neighbors and community to get to know one another and to distribute school supplies to students who may need supplies.
Priesthood Vocation Awareness:
A series of nine short videos has been produced by the Catholic Courier. These profile the current ministries and the vocational journeys of several of the priests of our diocese. They have all been uploaded to YouTube, and links are available at catholiccourier.com/priestlife/.
Be a Friend to Our Neighbors in Need:
Catholic Charities in Ithaca is seeking volunteers to commit to one 3-hour shift per week, Tuesday through Friday, to wait on customers and help sort donations at their free clothing closet. To sign up, contact [email protected] or 607-272-5062.
Eucharist Congress:
The signature event of the National Eucharistic Revival is the National Eucharist Congress that will take place July 17-24 at the Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana. For information and registration go to: [email protected]
Victims Assistance:
Victims of sexual abuse should always report to the civil authorities. To receive help and guidance from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator: Deborah Housel 525-328-3228, ext. 1555 or by email to [email protected].
Mass Intention Requests:
Those wishing to have someone remembered at a Mass 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. There are several reasons why a person may ask a priest to offer a Mass for another individual: in thanksgiving; for the intentions of another person (such as on a birthday); or, as is most common, for the repose of the soul and in memory of someone who has died.
Sanctuary Lamp:
In Catholic Churches, a candle is always lit to indicate that the Blessed Sacrament is present in the church. This candle is called the “sanctuary lamp.” Every week the candle or oil is renewed. In many churches, people donate to the church for the sanctuary lamp be lit for the week for the intention of the donor. This has been the custom at Holy Cross Church, Ovid and is now extended to St. James the Apostle and St. Francis Solanus Churches. In making the donation simply put on the envelope, “donation for the sanctuary lamp” and specify the week and, if so desired, your intention.
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.
Private Prayer:
• St. Francis Solanus Church in Interlaken is open at all times.
• St. James the Apostle Church in Trumansburg is open most days from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information on many of these and other events please visit the bulletin page.
Also, check our web page on ways to help support our local senior community.
First Holy Communion:
Last Sunday, June 9, 2024, Harrison Reynolds received his First Holy Communion at Holy Cross Church. We welcome him to the table of the Lord.
Confirmation: Congratulations to Charlotte Masters, Jordan Staples, Michelle Tingue, Zachary Tingue, and Sofiya Wright for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday, May 7, at Immaculate Conception Church, Ithaca. With the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation, these candidates have completed their full initiation into our Church. Welcome!
Holy Cross at Easter: Below is a photo of the Holy Cross musicians who helped to make our Holy Week a blessed one during the Triduum liturgies in our parish and who enhance the liturgies at Holy Cross each Sunday. The photo to the right is the Holy Cross sanctuary decorated for Easter.
Easter Egg Hunt at St. James: Happy kids with their collected eggs in front of the statue of the Blessed Mother at St. James.
Easter Vigil Mass with the Bishop:
Training for the Eucharistic Revival presentations: These parishioners have volunteered to lead discussions based on a series of 7 videos called “Jesus and the Eucharist” provided by the National Eucharistic Revival. Stay tuned for more details and the schedule!
Trivia!: A fun afternoon of trivia was held in the St. James Pine Room on February 18. The team scores were close throughout the contest as our parishioners answered multiple choice trivia questions.
Sweet Sunday at St. James in February 2024: People enjoyed Sweet Sunday treats and conversations in the St. James pine room.
Family Projects at St. Francis: Kids having fun doing a project at the parish’s monthly family faith formation gathering.
Christmas Eve Mass: How lovely to have children from the parish participating in the Christmas Eve procession at St. James. Wishing you all a blessed Christmas season!
Angel Tree Tags: Our parish volunteers, along with volunteers from the Seneca County Community Christmas Project, picked up gifts donated to children in our community. It was uplifting to witness their hard work and to see the generosity of our parish.
Sweet Sunday in November: Another great time in the Pine Room at St. James as we gathered for coffee, pastries, and convivial conversations. I hope you will join us next time, December 3.
Crop Walk 2023 in Trumansburg: Team Mary, Mother of Mercy had a lot of fun raising money at the CROP Walk in Trumansburg!
Blessing of Animals: Three dogs, one cat, three kittens, and a hamster attended the Oct. 4, 2023, blessing of animals. It was a joyous way to celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.
Sweet Sunday in October: Another successful sweet Sunday at St. James this morning following Mass.
Catechetical Sunday: This past Sunday, 9/17, was Catechetical Sunday. After families learned about the Good Shepherd from Father Bernard, kids had fun creating their own flock of sheep. It’s not too late to join our program! Contact the parish office if you’d like to sign up.
Parish Picnic 2023:
Everyone had a great time at the parish picnic on September 10, 2023, at the St. Fidelis Friary. Fr. Bernard Maloney, pastor of the three churches in the parish, opened the gathering in a prayer of thanksgiving. The rain held out and the many parishioners who attended enjoyed a delicious meal and convivial conversations. Everyone in the parish is grateful for our Parish Council Fellowship Committee and the large number of volunteers that stepped up to help.
Rite of Reception into the Catholic Church:
Cheryl Sue Hine celebrated the Rite of Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church and the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, August 27, during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. She chose St. Teresa of Avila as her confirmation saint name. Our parish happily welcomes Cheryl into the congregation.
Sweet Sunday in August: Everyone had a relaxing time enjoying coffee, sweet pastries, and conversation after Sunday Mass. Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible.
Ice Cream and Games: The ice cream social and game night held at St. Francis on Aug. 2 was well attended. Thank you to the parish fellowship committee for organizing and running this fun and sweet event!
Eucharistic Procession: The parish held a Eucharistic Procession on Sunday—the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. It was a beautiful demonstration of faith made public to all. All present enjoyed Fr. Bernard’s homemade cavatini in the annex afterwards. 
New Parish Council: The new parish council met on June 8 to thank the people completing their terms and to welcome new members. During this first meeting of the parish council, the various committees met in separate groups to discuss their plans for 2023–2024.
Game Night at Holy Cross:
Some serious fun was had at our parish Game Night on June 7. If you missed out, don’t worry! There’s another opportunity to join in on July 5 at 6:30 pm when St. James the Apostle hosts the fun!
Widows’ Brunch:
On June 1 the parish offered a delightful brunch in the St. Francis annex to honor our widows. A wonderful group of women came together to enjoy fantastic food. Thank you to Meg and Terry for their work in organizing this successful event!
Pentecost Brunch at Holy Cross:
After Mass on Pentecost Sunday there was an enjoyable gathering for brunch in the Holy Cross rectory. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers who made this event possible.
First Communion and Sweet Sunday:
We welcomed Emma and Sally to the table of the Lord on May 7, during the Sunday morning Mass at St. James. May God bless them and may the love of Jesus be with them always. “Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty’.” John 6: 35
There was a celebratory Sweet Sunday reception after Mass.
Blessed Mother’s Garden:
Feel free to come over anytime and enjoy the quiet of the BVM and her garden at St. James. The daffodils, Easter’s trumpets, are in full bloom.
Here is a link to St. Augustine’s prayer to Mary, Mother of Mercy.
Walk with Christ:
The parish’s religious education class worked on a banner with the message, “Walk with Christ.” Keep an eye out for it in the vestibule of your church!
Easter Egg Hunt at St. James 2023
Soup at Holy Cross:
Some of our parishioners enjoying a soup supper following Stations of the Cross at Holy Cross Church, Ovid. There’s one more opportunity to attend this event next Thursday, March 30th, at 6:00 pm at Holy Cross.
Sweet Sunday at St. James in March 2023:
Christmas Social:
The Christmas Social that was held on Sunday, December 18th, 2022, was delightful. The large variety of cookies and pastries were delicious and everyone did a great job making decorations for the Christmas trees in the church.
Thank you to all who contributed desserts and to the committee who arranged this event.
Parish Picnic 2022:
Our parish picnic at the Friary was a joyous event! A huge thank you to our Fellowship Committee and volunteers for putting this event together and to all who were able to bring food to share. This parish is blessed to have such dedicated members.
Br. Francisco with Gerry and Grace
Brother Francisco has completed his pastoral year at Mary, Mother of Mercy. On his last Sunday in our parish there was a social after Mass at St. James so people could express their gratitude for his service to our parish.
Brother Francisco, we will miss your positive attitude and vibrant energy. We wish you well for what comes next. God bless you!
Volunteer Appreciation Week:
During the week of June 26th, the parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy, celebrated a week of dinners at the St. Fidelis Friary in appreciation of our parish volunteers who give of their time and energy for the benefit of our parish. The weather was lovely, the food was delicious, and the view across the lake was amazing. Thank you to all who do so much to keep our three churches running smoothly. Whether it’s through the liturgy or behind the scenes, your help is greatly appreciated!
Food, Faith, and Fun on Cayuga Lake:
The Food, Faith, and Fun event for young adults on June 5, 2022, was a delight. The parish is grateful for Meg and Charlie Mullins who prepared an excellent meal. Brother Francisco provided an array of entertaining games that kept guests laughing until sunset. Thank you to all who organized this event. Everyone had a great time!
Welcome to the table of the Lord!
Congratulations to Elise on celebrating her first communion at St. James on May 15, 2022. Blessings to her and all who made this day possible.
Easter Egg Hunt: Through snow flurries and sun, the kids had fun!
Thanks to Andy Morpugo for making this happen.
Our Churches Decorated for Easter
St. James the Apostle
St. Francis Solanus
Holy Cross church
St. James Church Decorated for Christmas
Helping to End Hunger, CROP Walk 2021:
Thank you to all who walked or supported the annual Trumansburg Tom Lange Memorial CROP Hunger Walk, sponsored by the Trumansburg Area Churches (TAC), which took place on Sunday, October 10, 2021, and was hosted by St. James the Apostle church. The initials CROP stand for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty and their goal is “ending hunger one step at a time.”
Blessing of Animals:
At St. Francis Solanus church in Interlaken, Fr. Bernard, with Brother Francisco’s assistance, blessed a number of pets as part of the celebration of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis had a love for all of God’s creation and it is a tradition to bless animals in his honor.
First Communion 2021:
Working on pew banners for their First Holy Communion on May 2
Father Bernard Maloney with Grace Guydosh and Porter Landon following their first communion
Susan and Grace Guydosh
Porter Landon and his family
Religious Education:
The parish’s religious education kids are doing their monthly activities from home this year. This past month they learned about St. Margaret of Scotland whose feast day was November 16. In addition to her charity and prayerfulness St. Margaret was known for her literacy and love for reading scripture. The kids made and decorated origami bookmarks to honor her and here are some of their finished products.
The Blessing of Animals:
October 4 was the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. Liturgically, it is not celebrated because Sunday liturgies take precedent. However, in keeping with the spirit of Francis’s Day and as an expression of his love for all creation, the blessing of animals took place at the St. Francis Solanus church in Interlaken. Two canine companions, Daisy and Luke, and Little Bits the hamster attended the event and received a blessing from Father Bernard.
Each church in our parish put on their own St. Patrick’s day celebration. Our thanks to the parish’s fellowship committee for arranging these events. ☘️
Fr. Bernard enjoying the food at one of the socials.
Parishioners enjoying the St. Patrick’s day social at St. Francis Solanus church.
Parishioners and their pastor enjoying the Holy Cross’s social in honor of St. Patrick.
Enjoying a good time in honor of St. Patrick at St. James the Apostle.
A lovely St. Valentine’s Day social was held at Holy Cross church in
People enjoying the St. Patrick’s day social at Holy Cross church.
February, 2020 💕 Thank you to the parish’s fellowship committee for arranging this event!
A thank you to everyone who helped decorate our churches for Christmas, especially the children who made ornaments for the trees at St. James the Apostle.
After enjoying a wonderful spread of food, Father Bernard led the kids on a tour of the sanctuary and sacristy so they could learn more about the Eucharist. This was part of the monthly gathering in November for families involved in religious education.
Parishioners enjoying chili as part of the ministry fair at St. Francisn October 26 and 27 all three churches had ministry fairs where paParishioners could sign up for different ministries while enjoying food. Thank you to the worship and fellowship committees for planning these events!
All Saints’ Day is around the corner! After learning about this holy day, families at the monthly religious education gathering prayed for the deceased while lighting votives. The kids also played a trivia game. We have some very bright young people in our parish!!
Blessing of Pets:
October 4, was the feast day of St. Francis. Blessing of animals took place at St. Francis Solanus church, Interlaken, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
September 15 was Catechetical Sunday and a great group of families came to St. James as we kicked off the new school year with pizza and an activity. Check out the finished projects hanging in the Pine Room at St. James.
We are pleased to have nine students this year but we always have room for more. If you’d still like to sign up, call the church office or email the religious education coordinator, Susan Guydosh, at [email protected]. The next meeting is after the 9 a.m. Mass on October 20.
On September 8, the parish celebrated the 50th anniversary of Father Bernard Maloney’s ordination. Father Bernard said Mass at the St. Fidelis Friary amongst parishioners, friends, family, and the Capuchin Franciscans. Thank you, Father Bernard, for the energy, time, and commitment you have selflessly shared with us. We are blessed to have you lead our parish.
The ice cream social at St. James on July 25, 2019, was a delight! Thank you to our fellowship committee for arranging this event; our parish is blessed to have so many dedicated volunteers!!
Parishioners enjoyed sensational sangria, Lucas wines, and an array of snacks while celebrating the feast day of Saint Francis Solanus on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Thank you to Norm, Scott, and all volunteers for your hard work!
