National Eucharistic Revival:    June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025

Parish Eucharistic Revival:       June 11, 2023–June 2024

First Reading:
But if he turns from the wickedness he has committed, he does what is right and just, he shall preserve his life. (Ez .18:27)

Psalm:
Remember your mercies, O Lord. (Ps .25)

Second Reading:
Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus. (Phil .2:5)

Gospel:
Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.” (Mt. 21:31)

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the Week:
God invites each of us to work in His vineyard, but it’s our choice whether we “clock in” or stay home. Let’s never fail to show up. It’s the most important job we will ever have.
@LPi

Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:

@LPi

Events:

• Food Pantries:
  • Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
  • Food Truck: First Tuesday of the month (October 3), 4:00–6:00 p.m., South Seneca High School
  • Interlaken Reformed church: Fridays, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Trumansburg Food Pantry: Every other Monday (October 9) 3:30–6:30 p.m., Methodist church
• Family Hope Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Holy Cross
• Fr. Bernard is available: Fridays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• 2023-2024 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA): Pledges are being accepted. Parish goal is $31,000.
• Prayer for Healing and Harmony: St. James the Apostle
  • Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m.
  • October 12 & 26; 7:00 p.m.
• Book Study: Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., St. James
• Taizé Prayer: October 5 & 19; 7:30 p.m.; St. James
• Sweet Sunday: October 1, 10:00 a.m., St. James
• Blessing of Animals: October 4, 6:00 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• Game Night: October 4, 6:30 p.m., Holy Cross
• Family Faith Formation: October 14, 5:00 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• Parish Cemetery Collection: October 7/8

Eucharistic Miracles:
The Knights of Columbus (Ithaca Council 277) is sponsoring a photographic display of Blessed Carlo Acutis’ exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles at Immaculate Conception Church, Ithaca from 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on October 21–22 and November 11–12. Blessed Carlo Acutis created the art for the Eucharistic Miracles panels before his death from leukemia at age 15. His goal during his short life was to help bring others closer to Jesus through awareness of the mystery of the Eucharist. 

40 Days for Life:
Ithaca 40 Days for Life will be praying at Ithaca Planned Parenthood from September 27–November 5. For details contact Becky Fluger at lookinguptohim@yahoo.com or 607–423–7015. Sign-up at 40daysforlife.com/ithaca.

Sweet Sunday:
This Sunday, and the first Sunday of every month, parishioners are invited to a social time after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg.

Parish Game Night:
Join us for an evening of games on October 4 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. This month’s Game Night is hosted by Holy Cross Church, Ovid. Invite a friend and bring a snack if you wish.

Blessing of Animals:
The Blessing of Animals will take place Wednesday, October 4, at 6:00 p.m. at the parish center, St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken. It is the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi who had a love for all God’s creation. It is traditional to bless animals on his feast day.

Parish Eucharistic Revival – June 2023–June 2024:
Every parish throughout the United States is inviting parishioners to: Reinvigorate Worship by parishes diligently being faithful to the norms prescribed for the celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass); provide monthly holy hour Encounter Nights to help parishioners personally encounter Jesus in the Eucharist; create a Faith Formation opportunity through a small group seven session study guide titled “Jesus and the Eucharist”; and to launch an “Invite One Back” initiative, that is, reaching out to one who has abandoned the gift of Jesus himself, the Eucharist.

With the help of Patrick Miller, who is our Eucharistic Revival Point Person and the Parish Council, especially the Worship and Word Committees, our parish will begin to schedule, in October, events proposed for the Parish Eucharistic Revival.

NYS Eucharistic Congress:
This event will be held October 20–22, 2023 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, Auriesville, NY. We need a parishioner to plan and organize our participation in this Congress. One vision is to arrange a parish bus trip. If you, or know of anyone who can organize such an event, please notify the parish office. Thank you. For more information on the Eucharistic Congress go to nyseucharisticcongress.org.

Parish Cemeteries Second Collection:
Next weekend there is a second collection to benefit the Mary, Mother of Mercy parish cemeteries. The cemeteries do not generate regular income and do not have a fully funded Permanent Maintenance Fund. Please give what you are able as this collection helps to defray costly maintenance expenses. Donations may also be made online using WeShare Online Giving. Thank you.

2023-2024 Catholic Ministries Appeal:
Our Diocese of Rochester has launched the 2023-2024 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) to serve people in need; provide diocesan wide services to parishes and institutions; support seminarians, Deacons and Pastoral Leaders; educate the young in the Catholic faith, fund the operation of diocesan offices/ministries, etc. The CMA goal is $6,725,000. Our given parish goal is $31,000. As in the past, please participate in the Appeal. Participation is primary, what is pledged is secondary.

CROP Hunger Walk:
The CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Walk is October 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Trumansburg Methodist Church. Sign-in begins at 1:45 p.m. 25% of funds raised go to our local Food Pantry. To register, see our CROP Walk coordinator, Camille Taranto, or visit https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2023/team/st-james-church.

Volunteers Needed for Coat Distribution:
The Seneca County Community Christmas Project (SCCCP) Coat Distribution is October 14 from 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the Ovid VFW. Volunteers are needed for set-up/clean-up and to help children choose coats. Families can fill out applications for the SCCCP December gift distribution at this time. If you are interested in helping, please contact Gerry Frank at gfrank@ottcmail.com.

Food Donations Needed
St. James the Apostle Church: every second Sunday of the month non-perishable food and hygienic items can be placed on the table in front of the Blessed Mother statue.

Holy Cross and St. Francis Solanus: food and hygienic items can be placed at the foyers at any time. Monetary donations by check are accepted (Mary, Mother of Mercy with food pantry in the memo line).

Vocation Discernment Weekend:
The Capuchin Franciscans, Province of St. Mary are sponsoring a Come and See Discernment Weekend November 17–19 at San Lorenzo Friary, Jamaica Plain, MA. For further information please contact Fr. Erik Lenhart, OFM Cap. at vocations@capuchin.org or 857–615–3893.

Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua:

• October 12: “My Life with God, an Ignatian Day of Prayer” presented by Fr. Daniel Ruiz. There is a   $35.00 fee.

• October 20–22: a Women’s Retreat, “Keep Hope Alive” presented by Fr. Dennis Billy, C.SS.R.; Fr. Danial Ruiz; Sr. Donna DelSanto, SSJ; Nancy Lynch; and Jodie Scordo.

To register: phone 585-394-5700 or email nlynch@notredameretreat.org. For more information, visit: notredameretreathouse.org.

American Red Cross:
A blood drive will be held October 7, from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the Trumansburg American Legion. To schedule an appointment to donate, phone 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

Consider Online Giving:
WeShare Online Giving is safe and secure, and there are benefits for both you and our parish.

Benefits to you:

• Gifts may be made by bank account, credit card, debit card, or Google Pay.
• Recurring donations allow you to support our parish if you are unable to attend Mass.
• Convenient way to donate to Holy Days, second collec-tions, and parish cemeteries.
• Benefits to our parish:
• Reduced volume of collections counted by volunteers from our parish
• Guaranteed stream of income helps Parish expense budgeting
• Reduced data entry for our part-time parish staff.

Visit marymotherofmercy.com/giving to sign up.

Donating to Your Parish:
Online giving by WeShare is safe, simple and convenient. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. Visit the parish website’s giving page: marymotherofmercy.com/giving
2. Follow the directions under the “Donate Online” section.
3. Set up your donation or payment.

That’s it! Your account will be created and you can put away your checkbook. If you experience any problem, please e-mail Eileen at eileen.heptig@dor.org.

Programs at St. James the Apostle:
Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ facilitates three programs in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg.

• Prayer for Healing and Harmony meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. and every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. This time of silent prayer provides an opportunity for personal reflection and healing. The session closes with a time to share any reflections that came to you.
• The Taizé Prayer is facilitated on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. Taizé Prayer was developed by an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France. It consists of readings and prayers interspersed with quiet, repetitive songs—a good way to quiet your soul and psyche after a busy day.
• Every Wednesday at 3:15 p.m., all are invited to participate in a book study. The current book is Wisdom Distilled from the Daily by Joan Chittiston.

Questions? Contact Sister Anne at 607-209-4206 or a.alder1980@gmail.com

Family Hope Center:
The Family Hope Center has two locations: one in Geneva and a satellite location in Ovid in the Holy Cross Church Rectory. Family Hope Center fights for life by valuing life above all else. It means offering support through free pregnancy tests, a limited ultrasound referral, parenting and life skills classes, bible studies, material aid such as diapers and clothing, and through our forgiven and set free post abortion study. It means looking at our clients and saying, “I see your life; I value your life. I see and value your children’s lives. You are important and loved.” Women come to the Family Hope Center to be valued. The Pregnancy Care Center of the Finger Lakes is located at 551 Exchange St. in Geneva with an office in Ovid at 7231 Main St. “If you regret your abortion, you are not alone. Let us help you learn to forgive yourself.” To learn more visit familyhopecentergeneva.org, call 315–789–0708, text: 315-945-1019, or email familyhopecenter@outlook.com.

Prayers for Our Parish:
The Sisters of St. Joseph have a prayer ministry for the Diocese of Rochester. Sister Anne Marie Burns and Sister Dolores Bachman will be praying for our parish and parishioners throughout 2023. We thank the Sisters for their thoughtfulness and kindness toward us. In our appreciation, please keep the Sisters of St. Joseph, especially Sisters Anne Marie and Dolores, in your thoughts and prayers.

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.

Prayer Intentions:
Please feel free to add your prayer requests in the books available for that purpose in each church. The prayer requests of fellow parishioners are listed on the parish website (see PRAYERS in top bar). You may also add a request by emailing the parish at immmercy@dor.org or phoning the parish office at 607–294–0064 and it will be added to the list.

Let Us Pray: Please remember in your prayers those members of our parish who are in the hospital, sick at home, in a nursing home, or who have requested our prayers (see the list on the parish’s PRAYERS page). We also ask you to pray for those who have died. May the Lord bring comfort to their family and friends during this difficult time and may they find hope in the Resurrection.

 

National Eucharistic Revival:    June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025

Parish Eucharistic Revival:       June 11, 2023–June 2024

First Reading:
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. (Is. 55:8)

Psalm:
The Lord is near to all who call upon him. (Ps. 145)

Second Reading:
Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me life is Christ, and death is gain. (Phil. 1:20-21)

Gospel:
“What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?” (Mt. 20:14-15)

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the Week:
Let us never make the grave mistake of assuming we earn our salvation in the same way we earn a wage. It is a gift lavished upon us by a God who does not count the hours of our labor or measure the amount of our output.
@LPiFr.

Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:

@LPi

Events:

• Food Pantries:
  • Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
  • Food Truck: First Tuesday of the month (October 3), 4:00–6:00 p.m., South Seneca High School
  • Interlaken Reformed church: Fridays, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Trumansburg Food Pantry: Every other Monday (September 25) 3:30–6:30 p.m., Methodist church
• Family Hope Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Holy Cross
• Fr. Bernard is available: Fridays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• Prayer for Healing and Harmony: St. James the Apostle
  • Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m.
  • September 28, October 12 & 26; 7:00 p.m.
• Book Study: Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., St. James
• Taizé Prayer: September 21, October 5 & 19; 7:30 p.m.; St. James
• Sweet Sunday: October 1, 10:00 a.m., St. James
• Blessing of Animals: October 4, 6:00 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• Game Night: October 4, 6:30 p.m., Holy Cross
• Family Faith Formation: October 14, 5:00 p.m., St. Francis Solanus

Sweet Sunday:
Next Sunday, and the first Sunday of every month, parishioners are invited to a social time after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg.

Parish Game Night:
Join us for an evening of games on October 4 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. This month’s Game Night is hosted by Holy Cross Church, Ovid. Invite a friend and bring a snack if you wish.

Blessing of Animals:
The Blessing of Animals will take place Wednesday, October 4, at 6:00 p.m. at the parish center, St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken. It is the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi who had a love for all God’s creation. It is traditional to bless animals on his feast day.

Parish Eucharistic Revival – June 2023–June 2024:
Every parish throughout the United States is inviting parishioners to: Reinvigorate Worship by parishes diligently being faithful to the norms prescribed for the celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass); provide monthly holy hour Encounter Nights to help parishioners personally encounter Jesus in the Eucharist; create a Faith Formation opportunity through a small group seven session study guide titled “Jesus and the Eucharist”; and to launch an “Invite One Back” initiative, that is, reaching out to one who has abandoned the gift of Jesus himself, the Eucharist.

With the help of Patrick Miller, who is our Eucharistic Revival Point Person and the Parish Council, especially the Worship and Word Committees, our parish will begin to schedule, in October, events proposed for the Parish Eucharistic Revival.

NYS Eucharistic Congress:
This event will be held October 20–22, 2023 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, Auriesville, NY. We need a parishioner to plan and organize our participation in this Congress. One vision is to arrange a parish bus trip. If you, or know of anyone who can organize such an event, please notify the parish office. Thank you. For more information on the Eucharistic Congress go to nyseucharisticcongress.org.

Lector Workbooks:
New Workbooks for lectors, Year B, are in the sacristy. Individual copies have the lectors’ name. Please pick up your copy at your convenience.

Respect Life Sunday / Respect Life Month:
October 1 is Respect Life Sunday. Bishop Salvatore R. Matano will be celebrant and homilist of a Respect Life Mass at 11:15 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rochester. Bishop Matano requests that each parish be represented at the Mass with at least two delegates. The names of the delegates are to be submitted before September 28. Parishioners interested in representing our parish please notify the Parish Office.
October is Respect Life Month with the theme: Radical Solidarity meaning to be courageously pro-woman, promoting a choice that truly protects, accompanies, and supports women and their children.

CROP Hunger Walk:
The CROP Hunger walk will take place on Sunday, October 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Trumansburg Methodist Church. Sign-in begins at 1:45 p.m. Trumansburg Area Churches (TAC) have sponsored the TBurg area Food Pantry and CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty)  Hunger Walk for 35 years!  25% of funds raised in our CROP Walk go to our local Food Pantry. Last year TAC raised $9472. To register, see your CROP Walk coordinator, or visit events.crophungerwalk.org/2023/team/st-james-church.

Volunteers Needed for Coat Distribution:
The Seneca County Community Christmas Project (SCCCP) Coat Distribution is October 14 from 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the Ovid VFW. Volunteers are needed for set-up/clean-up and to help children choose coats. Families can fill out applications for the SCCCP December gift distribution at this time. If you are interested in helping, please contact Gerry Frank at gfrank@ottcmail.com and additional information will be sent to you.

Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua:

• October 12: “My Life with God, an Ignatian Day of Prayer” presented by Fr. Daniel Ruiz. There is a  $35.00 fee.
• October 20–22: a Women’s Retreat, “Keep Hope Alive” presented by Fr. Dennis Billy, C.SS.R.; Fr. Danial Ruiz; Sr. Donna DelSanto, SSJ; Nancy Lynch; and Jodie Scordo.

To register: phone 585-394-5700 or email nlynch@notredameretreat.org.

Vocation Discernment Weekend:
The Capuchin Franciscans, Province of St. Mary are sponsoring a Come and See Discernment Weekend November 17–19 at San Lorenzo Friary, Jamaica Plain, MA. For further information please contact Fr. Erik Lenhart, OFM Cap. at vocations@capuchin.org or 857–615–3893.

40 Days for Life:
The Ithaca 40 Days for Life will be praying at Ithaca Planned Parenthood on 620 West Seneca Street, Ithaca from September 27–November 5. For more information contact Becky Fluger at lookinguptohim@yahoo.com or 607–423–7015. Sign-up at 40daysforlife.com/ithaca.

Eucharistic Miracles:
The Knights of Columbus (Ithaca Council 277) is sponsoring a photographic display of Blessed Carlo Acutis’ exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles. This will take place at the Immaculate Conception Church, Ithaca from 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on October 21–22 and November 11–12. Blessed Carlo Acutis created the art for the Eucharistic Miracles panels before his death from leukemia at age 15. His goal during his short life was to help bring others closer to Jesus through awareness of the mystery of the Eucharist.

Programs at St. James the Apostle:
Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ facilitates three programs in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg.

• Prayer for Healing and Harmony meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. and every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. This time of silent prayer provides an opportunity for personal reflection and healing. The session closes with a time to share any reflections that came to you.
• The Taizé Prayer is facilitated on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. Taizé Prayer was developed by an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France. It consists of readings and prayers interspersed with quiet, repetitive songs—a good way to quiet your soul and psyche after a busy day.
• Every Wednesday at 3:15 p.m., all are invited to participate in a book study. The current book is Wisdom Distilled from the Daily by Joan Chittiston.

Questions? Contact Sister Anne at 607-209-4206 or a.alder1980@gmail.com

Consider Online Giving:
WeShare Online Giving is safe and secure, and there are benefits for both you and our parish.

Benefits to you:

• Gifts may be made by bank account, credit card, debit card, or Google Pay.
• Recurring donations allow you to support our parish if you are unable to attend Mass.
• Convenient way to donate to Holy Days, second collec-tions, and parish cemeteries.
• Benefits to our parish:
• Reduced volume of collections counted by volunteers from our parish
• Guaranteed stream of income helps Parish expense budgeting
• Reduced data entry for our part-time parish staff.

Visit marymotherofmercy.com/giving to sign up.

Donating to Your Parish:
Online giving by WeShare is safe, simple and convenient. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. Visit the parish website’s giving page: marymotherofmercy.com/giving
2. Follow the directions under the “Donate Online” section.
3. Set up your donation or payment.

That’s it! Your account will be created and you can put away your checkbook. If you experience any problem, please e-mail Eileen at eileen.heptig@dor.org.

Family Hope Center:
The Family Hope Center has two locations: one in Geneva and a satellite location in Ovid in the Holy Cross Church Rectory. Family Hope Center fights for life by valuing life above all else. It means offering support through free pregnancy tests, a limited ultrasound referral, parenting and life skills classes, bible studies, material aid such as diapers and clothing, and through our forgiven and set free post abortion study. It means looking at our clients and saying, “I see your life; I value your life. I see and value your children’s lives. You are important and loved.” Women come to the Family Hope Center to be valued. The Pregnancy Care Center of the Finger Lakes is located at 551 Exchange St. in Geneva with an office in Ovid at 7231 Main St. “If you regret your abortion, you are not alone. Let us help you learn to forgive yourself.” To learn more visit familyhopecentergeneva.org, call 315–789–0708, text: 315-945-1019, or email familyhopecenter@outlook.com.

Prayers for Our Parish:
The Sisters of St. Joseph have a prayer ministry for the Diocese of Rochester. Sister Anne Marie Burns and Sister Dolores Bachman will be praying for our parish and parishioners throughout 2023. We thank the Sisters for their thoughtfulness and kindness toward us. In our appreciation, please keep the Sisters of St. Joseph, especially Sisters Anne Marie and Dolores, in your thoughts and prayers.

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.

Prayer Intentions:
Please feel free to add your prayer requests in the books available for that purpose in each church. The prayer requests of fellow parishioners are listed on the parish website (see PRAYERS in top bar). You may also add a request by emailing the parish at immmercy@dor.org or phoning the parish office at 607–294–0064 and it will be added to the list.

Let Us Pray: Please remember in your prayers those members of our parish who are in the hospital, sick at home, in a nursing home, or who have requested our prayers (see the list on the parish’s PRAYERS page). We also ask you to pray for those who have died. May the Lord bring comfort to their family and friends during this difficult time and may they find hope in the Resurrection.

National Eucharistic Revival:    June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025

Parish Eucharistic Revival:       June 11, 2023–June 2024

First Reading:
Forgive your neighbor’s injustice; then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven. (Sir. 28:2)

Psalm:
The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, and rich in compassion. (Ps. 103)

Second Reading:
None of us lives for oneself, and no one dies for oneself. For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. (Rom. 14:7-8)

Gospel:
“Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive? As many as seven times?”
Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” (Mt. 18:21-22)

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the Week:
Take some time to reflect on the enormity of what Christ offers us in salvation. Can we find the strength to offer just a fraction of that to our brothers and sisters?
@LPi

Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:

@LPi

Events:

• Food Pantries:
  • Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
  • Food Truck: First Tuesday of the month (October 3), 4:00–6:00 p.m., South Seneca High School
  • Interlaken Reformed church: Fridays, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Trumansburg Food Pantry: Every other Monday (September 25) 3:30–6:30 p.m., Methodist church
• Family Hope Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Holy Cross
• Fr. Bernard is available: Fridays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• Prayer for Healing and Harmony: St. James the Apostle
  • Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m.
  • September 28, October 12 & 26; 7:00 p.m.
• Book Study: Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., St. James
• Taizé Prayer: September 21, October 5 & 19; 7:30 p.m.; St. James
• Family Faith Formation: September 16, 5:00 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection: September 16/17

Sweet Sunday Volunteers:
Volunteers are needed to assist at the monthly Sweet Sunday social at St. James the Apostle Church, Trumansburg. Volunteers are paired into teams, and the teams rotate monthly. Responsibilities include set up and clean up. Contact the parish office or see Gerry Todi for more details.

Parish Picnic Thank You:
We express our gratitude to the Fellowship Committee of the Parish Council: Russ Wedemeyer, Barbara Bero, Liz Coats, and Jacqueline Leidenfrost for their hard work planning and implementing this year’s parish picnic. Thank you also to the many volunteers who stepped up and offered their time and energy to the success of this event. The rain held off, and all were comfortable in the boathouse and on the dock. The meal was great – thanks to all for the dish to pass selections. The socializing, as usual, excelled. A good time for the parish.

Catholic Campaign for Human Development:
Please be generous in this week’s special collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). Through this collection, you support programs that address the root causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those struggling across the country.

Here in our Diocese, many life-changing community organizations have been funded with major CCHD national grants. They include a refugee organization, a small enterprise that provides employment to women in addiction recovery, and a land trust of low-income people becoming homeowners in inner city Rochester. In addition, 25% of the funds will remain in our diocese to fund smaller anti-poverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection and support those working on the margins. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at www.usccb.org/cchd.

Lector Workbooks:
New Workbooks for lectors, Year B, are in the sacristy. Individual copies have the lectors’ name. Please pick up your copy at your convenience.

Fr. Richard Crowley, OFM Cap:
Fr. Richard’s new address is: Rev. Richard Crawley, OFM, Cap., St. Peter Friary, 134 Convent Ave., Rutland, VT 05701-3909.

Respect Life Sunday / Respect Life Month:
October 1 is Respect Life Sunday. Bishop Salvatore R. Matano will be celebrant and homilist of a Respect Life Mass at 11:15 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rochester. Bishop Matano requests that each parish be represented at the Mass with at least two delegates. The names of the delegates are to be submitted before September 28. Parishioners interested in representing our parish please notify the Parish Office.

October is Respect Life Month with the theme: Radical Solidarity meaning to be courageously pro-woman, promoting a choice that truly protects, accompanies, and supports women and their children.

2023-2024 Catholic Ministries Appeal:
The Appeal will begin the weekend of September 23/24.

CROP Hunger Walk:
The CROP Hunger walk will take place on Sunday, October 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Trumansburg Methodist Church. Sign-in begins at 1:45 p.m. Trumansburg Area Churches (TAC) have sponsored the TBurg area Food Pantry and CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty)  Hunger Walk for 35 years!  25% of funds raised in our CROP Walk go to our local Food Pantry. Last year TAC raised $9472. To register, see your CROP Walk coordinator, or visit events.crophungerwalk.org/2023/team/trumansburg-united-methodist-church-tumc

Men’s Retreat:
Come to Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua for our September Men’s Retreat: Keep Hope Alive with Fr. Anthony Michalek, CSsR, Fr. Daniel Ruiz, Deacon Brian McNulty, Nancy Lynch, and Jodie Scordo. The retreat weekend runs from September 22-24. For more information, visit www.notredameretreat.org. To register, call 585-394-5700 or email nlynch@notredameretreat.org.

Eucharistic Miracles:
The Knights of Columbus (Ithaca Council 277) is sponsoring a photographic display of Blessed Carlo Acutis’ exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles. This will take place at the Immaculate Conception Church, Ithaca from 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on October 21–22 and November 11–12. Blessed Carlo Acutis created the art for the Eucharistic Miracles panels before his death from leukemia at age 15. His goal during his short life was to help bring others closer to Jesus through awareness of the mystery of the Eucharist.

Programs at St. James the Apostle:
Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ facilitates three programs in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg.

• Prayer for Healing and Harmony meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. and every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. This time of silent prayer provides an opportunity for personal reflection and healing. The session closes with a time to share any reflections that came to you.
• The Taizé Prayer is facilitated on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. Taizé Prayer was developed by an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France. It consists of readings and prayers interspersed with quiet, repetitive songs—a good way to quiet your soul and psyche after a busy day.
• Every Wednesday at 3:15 p.m., all are invited to participate in a book study. The current book is Wisdom Distilled from the Daily by Joan Chittiston.

Questions? Contact Sister Anne at 607-209-4206 or a.alder1980@gmail.com

Consider Online Giving:
WeShare Online Giving is safe and secure, and there are benefits for both you and our parish.

Benefits to you:

• Gifts may be made by bank account, credit card, debit card, or Google Pay.
• Recurring donations allow you to support our parish if you are unable to attend Mass.
• Convenient way to donate to Holy Days, second collec-tions, and parish cemeteries.
• Benefits to our parish:
• Reduced volume of collections counted by volunteers from our parish
• Guaranteed stream of income helps Parish expense budgeting
• Reduced data entry for our part-time parish staff.

Visit marymotherofmercy.com/giving to sign up.

Donating to Your Parish:
Online giving by WeShare is safe, simple and convenient. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. Visit the parish website’s giving page: marymotherofmercy.com/giving
2. Follow the directions under the “Donate Online” section.
3. Set up your donation or payment.

That’s it! Your account will be created and you can put away your checkbook. If you experience any problem, please e-mail Eileen at eileen.heptig@dor.org.

Super Event:
There will be a NYS Eucharistic Congress October 20–22 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, Auriesville, NY. The event will include Mass with Cardinal Dolan and the NY Bishops, Confessions, Speakers, Eucharistic Adoration and Procession. To find out more, visit nyseucharisticcongress.org.

Family Hope Center:
The Family Hope Center has two locations: one in Geneva and a satellite location in Ovid in the Holy Cross Church Rectory. Family Hope Center fights for life by valuing life above all else. It means offering support through free pregnancy tests, a limited ultrasound referral, parenting and life skills classes, bible studies, material aid such as diapers and clothing, and through our forgiven and set free post abortion study. It means looking at our clients and saying, “I see your life; I value your life. I see and value your children’s lives. You are important and loved.” Women come to the Family Hope Center to be valued. The Pregnancy Care Center of the Finger Lakes is located at 551 Exchange St. in Geneva with an office in Ovid at 7231 Main St. “If you regret your abortion, you are not alone. Let us help you learn to forgive yourself.” To learn more visit familyhopecentergeneva.org, call 315–789–0708, text: 315-945-1019, or email familyhopecenter@outlook.com.

Prayers for Our Parish:
The Sisters of St. Joseph have a prayer ministry for the Diocese of Rochester. Sister Anne Marie Burns and Sister Dolores Bachman will be praying for our parish and parishioners throughout 2023. We thank the Sisters for their thoughtfulness and kindness toward us. In our appreciation, please keep the Sisters of St. Joseph, especially Sisters Anne Marie and Dolores, in your thoughts and prayers.

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.

Prayer Intentions:
Please feel free to add your prayer requests in the books available for that purpose in each church. The prayer requests of fellow parishioners are listed on the parish website (see PRAYERS in top bar). You may also add a request by emailing the parish at immmercy@dor.org or phoning the parish office at 607–294–0064 and it will be added to the list.

Let Us Pray: Please remember in your prayers those members of our parish who are in the hospital, sick at home, in a nursing home, or who have requested our prayers (see the list on the parish’s PRAYERS page). We also ask you to pray for those who have died. May the Lord bring comfort to their family and friends during this difficult time and may they find hope in the Resurrection.

National Eucharistic Revival:    June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025

Parish Eucharistic Revival:       June 11, 2023–June 2024

First Reading:
If I tell the wicked, “O wicked one, you shall surely die,” and you do not speak out to dissuade the wicked from his way, the wicked shall die for his guilt, but I will hold you responsible for his death. (Ez. 33:8)

Psalm:
If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. (Ps. 95)

Second Reading:
Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law. (Rom. 13:10)

Gospel:
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother.” (Mt. 18:15)

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the Week:
Our personal relationship with Christ is important, yes—but thank God, that is not all there is to being a Christian. We depend upon the support, the encouragement, and even the correction of the rest of the Body of Christ.
@LPi

Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:

@LPi

Events:

• Food Pantries:
  • Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
  • Food Truck: First Tuesday of the month (October 3), 4:00–6:00 p.m., South Seneca High School
  • Interlaken Reformed church: Fridays, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Trumansburg Food Pantry: Every other Monday (September 11) 3:30–6:30 p.m., Methodist church
• Family Hope Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Holy Cross
• Fr. Bernard is available: Fridays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• Prayer for Healing and Harmony: St. James the Apostle
  • Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m.
  • September 14 & 28, 7:00 p.m.
• Book Study: Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., St. James
• Taizé Prayer: September 21, 7:30 p.m., St. James
• Parish Picnic: September 10, 1:00 p.m., St. Fidelis Friary Boathouse
• Parish Cemetery Collection: September 9/10
• Parish Council Meeting: September 14, 7:00 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• Family Faith Formation: September 16, 5:00 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection: September 16/17

Funeral:
Carol B. Griggs died August 17, 2023, at the age of 69. Carol was not Catholic but was present at every Sunday Mass and was a member of the St. James the Apostle folk choir. A funeral Mass was celebrated on August 25, 2023, with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Odessa, August 28, 2023.

Parish Cemeteries Second Collection Next Weekend:
This weekend there is a second collection to benefit the Mary, Mother of Mercy parish cemeteries. The cemeteries do not generate regular income, and do not have a fully funded Permanent Maintenance Fund. Please give what you are able as this collection helps to defray costly maintenance expenses. Donations may also be made online using WeShare Online Giving. Thank you.

Parish Picnic This Sunday:
This Sunday, September 10, all are invited to the annual Parish Picnic to celebrate our feast day—Mary, Mother of Mercy. The picnic begins at 1:00 p.m. at the St. Fidelis Friary Boathouse, 7790 County Rd 153, Interlaken. A dish to pass is appreciated. The parish will provide beverages and pulled pork.

Parish Council Meeting:
There is a Parish Council meeting this Thursday, September 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the Parish Center, St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken.

Family Faith Formation:
Each year, the Catholic Church in the United States designates the third Sunday in September as “Catechetical Sunday” – a day on which to celebrate and pray for the Church’s mission to teach the Gospel to all people. The theme for Catechetical Sunday 2023 is “Renewing the Church and Families of Faith.”

The first gathering of our parish Family Faith Formation program is September 16th following the 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken. Families with children in grades K-7 are invited to join. If you would still like to register your family, please contact Susan Guydosh at susan.guydosh@dor.org or phone the parish office.

2023-2024 Catholic Ministries Appeal:
The Appeal will begin the weekend of September 23/24. The first mailing date will be the week of September 15th.

Sweet Sunday Volunteers:
Volunteers are needed to assist at the monthly Sweet Sunday social at St. James the Apostle Church, Trumansburg. Volunteers are paired into teams, and the teams rotate monthly. Responsibilities include set up and clean up. Phone the parish office at 607-294-0064 or see Gerry Todi for more details.

2023 Missionary Cooperation Plan:
On the weekend of July 30, Brother John Buckingham, CFC, spoke at all the Masses on behalf of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers and their missionary work. Fr. Paul Gitau, Diocesan Director for the Society For the Propagation of the Faith, in a letter, expressed gratitude to our parishioners for the financial help to the Christian Brothers which amounted to $1,379.00. “Please tell your generous people how much we appreciate what they have done for the Missions.”

Programs at St. James the Apostle:
Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ facilitates three programs in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg.

• Prayer for Healing and Harmony meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. and every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. This time of silent prayer provides an opportunity for personal reflection and healing. The session closes with a time to share any reflections that came to you.
• The Taizé Prayer is facilitated on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. Taizé Prayer was developed by an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France. It consists of readings and prayers interspersed with quiet, repetitive songs—a good way to quiet your soul and psyche after a busy day.
• Every Wednesday at 3:15 p.m., all are invited to participate in a book study. The current book is Wisdom Distilled from the Daily by Joan Chittiston.

Questions? Contact Sister Anne at 607-209-4206 or a.alder1980@gmail.com

Second Collection Next Week:
Next weekend, September 16/17, our special collection will support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. CCHD addresses the root causes of poverty in America by supporting community-controlled, self-help organizations for low-income people. By supporting this collection, you are standing with people on the margins and making positive social change.

Here in our Diocese, many life-changing community organizations have been funded with major CCHD national grants. They include a refugee organization, a small enterprise that provides employment to women in addiction recovery, and a land trust of low-income people becoming homeowners in inner city Rochester. In addition, 25% of the funds will remain in our diocese to fund smaller anti-poverty projects. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at www.usccb.org/cchd.

Men’s Retreat:
Come to Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua for our September Men’s Retreat: Keep Hope Alive with Fr. Anthony Michalek, CSsR, Fr. Daniel Ruiz, Deacon Brian McNulty, Nancy Lynch, and Jodie Scordo. The retreat weekend runs from September 22-24. To register, call 585-394-5700.

Consider Online Giving:
WeShare Online Giving is safe and secure, and there are benefits for both you and our parish.

Benefits to you:

• Gifts may be made by bank account, credit card, debit card, or Google Pay.
• Recurring donations allow you to support our parish if you are unable to attend Mass.
• Convenient way to donate to Holy Days, second collec-tions, and parish cemeteries.
• Benefits to our parish:
• Reduced volume of collections counted by volunteers from our parish
• Guaranteed stream of income helps Parish expense budgeting
• Reduced data entry for our part-time parish staff.

Visit marymotherofmercy.com/giving to sign up.

Donating to Your Parish:
Online giving by WeShare is safe, simple and convenient. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. Visit the parish website’s giving page: marymotherofmercy.com/giving
2. Follow the directions under the “Donate Online” section.
3. Set up your donation or payment.

That’s it! Your account will be created and you can put away your checkbook. If you experience any problem, please e-mail Eileen at eileen.heptig@dor.org.

Super Event:
There will be a NYS Eucharistic Congress October 20–22 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, Auriesville, NY. The event will include Mass with Cardinal Dolan and the NY Bishops, Confessions, Speakers, Eucharistic Adoration and Procession. To find out more, visit nyseucharisticcongress.org.

Family Hope Center:
The Family Hope Center has two locations: one in Geneva and a satellite location in Ovid in the Holy Cross Church Rectory. Family Hope Center fights for life by valuing life above all else. It means offering support through free pregnancy tests, a limited ultrasound referral, parenting and life skills classes, bible studies, material aid such as diapers and clothing, and through our forgiven and set free post abortion study. It means looking at our clients and saying, “I see your life; I value your life. I see and value your children’s lives. You are important and loved.” Women come to the Family Hope Center to be valued. The Pregnancy Care Center of the Finger Lakes is located at 551 Exchange St. in Geneva with an office in Ovid at 7231 Main St. “If you regret your abortion, you are not alone. Let us help you learn to forgive yourself.” To learn more visit familyhopecentergeneva.org, call 315–789–0708, text: 315-945-1019, or email familyhopecenter@outlook.com.

Prayers for Our Parish:
The Sisters of St. Joseph have a prayer ministry for the Diocese of Rochester. Sister Anne Marie Burns and Sister Dolores Bachman will be praying for our parish and parishioners throughout 2023. We thank the Sisters for their thoughtfulness and kindness toward us. In our appreciation, please keep the Sisters of St. Joseph, especially Sisters Anne Marie and Dolores, in your thoughts and prayers.

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.

Prayer Intentions:
Please feel free to add your prayer requests in the books available for that purpose in each church. The prayer requests of fellow parishioners are listed on the parish website (see PRAYERS in top bar). You may also add a request by emailing the parish at immmercy@dor.org or phoning the parish office at 607–294–0064 and it will be added to the list.

Let Us Pray: Please remember in your prayers those members of our parish who are in the hospital, sick at home, in a nursing home, or who have requested our prayers (see the list on the parish’s PRAYERS page). We also ask you to pray for those who have died. May the Lord bring comfort to their family and friends during this difficult time and may they find hope in the Resurrection.

National Eucharistic Revival:    June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025

Parish Eucharistic Revival:       June 11, 2023–June 2024

First Reading:
Whenever I speak, I must cry out, violence and outrage is my message; the word of the LORD has brought me derision and reproach all the day. (Jer. 20:8)

Psalm:
My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. (Ps. 63)

Second Reading:
I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship. (Rom. 12:1)

Gospel:
“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” (Mt. 16:24-25)

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the Week:
A love of suffering does not come naturally to us as humans. We have no instinct to throw our arms around a rough and heavy cross—no, we shy away from it. But as adopted children of God, crafted lovingly in His image, our inheritance is the grace to do what feels so impossible.
@LPi

Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:

@LPi

Events:

• Food Pantries:
  • Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
  • Food Truck: First Tuesday of the month (September 5), 4:00–6:00 p.m., South Seneca High School
  • Interlaken Reformed church: Fridays, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Trumansburg Food Pantry: Every other Monday (September 11) 3:30–6:30 p.m., Methodist church
• Family Hope Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Holy Cross
• Fr. Bernard is available: Fridays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• Prayer for Healing and Harmony: St. James the Apostle
  • Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m.
  • September 14 & 28, 7:00 p.m.
• Book Study: Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., St. James the Apostle
• Taizé Prayer: September 7 & 21, 7:30 p.m., St. James
• Sweet Sunday: September 3, 10:00 a.m., St. James
• Parish Picnic: September 10, 1:00 p.m., St. Fidelis Friary Boathouse
• Parish Cemetery Collection: September 9 & 10
• Family Faith Formation: September 16, 5:00 p.m., St. Francis Solanus

Parish Cemeteries Second Collection Next Weekend:
Next weekend, and the second Sunday of every month, there is a second collection to benefit the Mary, Mother of Mercy parish cemeteries. The cemeteries do not generate regular income, and do not have a fully funded Permanent Maintenance Fund. Please give what you are able as this collection helps to defray costly maintenance expenses. Donations may also be made online using WeShare Online Giving. Thank you.

Labor Day
Monday, September 4th, is the Labor Day holiday. There will be no 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Francis Solanus Church.

Sweet Sunday:
This Sunday, and the first Sunday of every month, parishioners are invited to a social time following the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg.

Sweet Sunday Volunteers:
Volunteers are needed to assist at the monthly Sweet Sunday social at St. James the Apostle Church, Trumansburg. Volunteers are paired into teams, and the teams rotate monthly. Responsibilities include set up and clean up. Phone the parish office at 607-294-0064 or see Gerry Todi for more details.

Parish Picnic:
Mark your calendars. All are invited to the annual Parish Picnic to celebrate our feast day— Mary, Mother of Mercy. The picnic is Sunday, September 10, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Fidelis Friary, Boathouse, 7790 County Rd 153, Interlaken.

A dish to pass is welcome. The parish will provide beverages and pulled pork. The Fellowship Committee needs volunteers to assist with set up and clean up. If you would like to help in the set-up and clean-up, please record your name and phone number on the sign-up sheets in the foyers of the churches or contact the parish office at 607-294-0064. Thank you.

Family Faith Formation:
Each year, the Catholic Church in the United States designates the third Sunday in September as “Catechetical Sunday” – a day on which to celebrate and pray for the Church’s mission to teach the Gospel to all people. The theme for Catechetical Sunday 2023 is “Renewing the Church and Families of Faith.”

      The first gathering of our parish Family Faith Formation program is September 16th following the 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken. Families with children in grades K-7 are invited to join. The format of this program includes a workbook to be done weekly at home and a monthly gathering with food, activities, and a discussion with Fr. Bernard Maloney. This program incorporates First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation preparation for children in first and second grade and those who have not yet celebrated those sacraments.

If you would still like to register your family, please contact Susan Guydosh at susan.guydosh@dor.org or phone the parish office at 607-294-0064 to register.

A Reminder:
Our parish has three churches. When donating by check, do not to make the check out to a particular church. Please make the check out to The Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy or simply Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish.

Programs at St. James the Apostle:
Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ facilitates three programs in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg.

• Prayer for Healing and Harmony meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. and every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. This time of silent prayer provides an opportunity for personal reflection and healing. The session closes with a time to share any reflections that came to you.
• The Taizé Prayer is facilitated on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. Taizé Prayer was developed by an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France. It consists of readings and prayers interspersed with quiet, repetitive songs—a good way to quiet your soul and psyche after a busy day.
• Every Wednesday at 3:15 p.m., all are invited to participate in a book study. The current book is Wisdom Distilled from the Daily by Joan Chittiston.

Questions? Contact Sister Anne at 607-209-4206 or a.alder1980@gmail.com

Food Donations Needed:
On the second Sunday of each month, non-perishable food items, as well as non-food items (shampoo, deodorant, dish detergent, etc.), will be received at St. James the Apostle Church and placed on a table in front of the Blessed Mother statue. They will be donated to the Trumansburg Food Pantry.

Food donations for the Ovid and Interlaken food pantries may be left in the back of Holy Cross and St. Francis Solanus Churches at any time.

Monetary donations are welcome. Please make checks out to Mary, Mother of Mercy with “food pantry” in the memo line. Donations may also be made through WeShare Online Giving. Thank you to all who contribute!

Branches Lakeside Retreat:
On September 9 from 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Branches Christian Rest & Renewal Center, Lodi, is holding the retreat, Consecration to Jesus through Mary, presented by Nancy Potter and Donna Wieand. There will be an 11:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by Rev. Augustine Chumo. To register, visit branchescenter.org or phone 716–901–4313.

Super Event:
There will be a NYS Eucharistic Congress October 20–22 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, Auriesville, NY. The event will include Mass with Cardinal Dolan and the NY Bishops, Confessions, Speakers, Eucharistic Adoration and Procession. To find out more, visit nyseucharisticcongress.org.

Consider Online Giving:
WeShare Online Giving is safe and secure, and there are benefits for both you and our parish.

Benefits to you:

• Gifts may be made by bank account, credit card, debit card, or Google Pay.
• Recurring donations allow you to support our parish if you are unable to attend Mass.
• Convenient way to donate to Holy Days, second collec-tions, and parish cemeteries.
• Benefits to our parish:
• Reduced volume of collections counted by volunteers from our parish
• Guaranteed stream of income helps Parish expense budgeting
• Reduced data entry for our part-time parish staff.

Visit marymotherofmercy.com/giving to sign up.

Donating to Your Parish:
Online giving by WeShare is safe, simple and convenient. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. Visit the parish website’s giving page: marymotherofmercy.com/giving
2. Follow the directions under the “Donate Online” section.
3. Set up your donation or payment.

That’s it! Your account will be created and you can put away your checkbook. If you experience any problem, please e-mail Eileen at eileen.heptig@dor.org.

Family Hope Center:
The Family Hope Center has two locations: one in Geneva and a satellite location in Ovid in the Holy Cross Church Rectory. Family Hope Center fights for life by valuing life above all else. It means offering support through free pregnancy tests, a limited ultrasound referral, parenting and life skills classes, bible studies, material aid such as diapers and clothing, and through our forgiven and set free post abortion study. It means looking at our clients and saying, “I see your life; I value your life. I see and value your children’s lives. You are important and loved.” Women come to the Family Hope Center to be valued. The Pregnancy Care Center of the Finger Lakes is located at 551 Exchange St. in Geneva with an office in Ovid at 7231 Main St. “If you regret your abortion, you are not alone. Let us help you learn to forgive yourself.” To learn more visit familyhopecentergeneva.org, call 315–789–0708, text: 315-945-1019, or email familyhopecenter@outlook.com.

Prayers for Our Parish:
The Sisters of St. Joseph have a prayer ministry for the Diocese of Rochester. Sister Anne Marie Burns and Sister Dolores Bachman will be praying for our parish and parishioners throughout 2023. We thank the Sisters for their thoughtfulness and kindness toward us. In our appreciation, please keep the Sisters of St. Joseph, especially Sisters Anne Marie and Dolores, in your thoughts and prayers.

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.

Prayer Intentions:
Please feel free to add your prayer requests in the books available for that purpose in each church. The prayer requests of fellow parishioners are listed on the parish website (see PRAYERS in top bar). You may also add a request by emailing the parish at immmercy@dor.org or phoning the parish office at 607–294–0064 and it will be added to the list.

Let Us Pray: Please remember in your prayers those members of our parish who are in the hospital, sick at home, in a nursing home, or who have requested our prayers (see the list on the parish’s PRAYERS page). We also ask you to pray for those who have died. May the Lord bring comfort to their family and friends during this difficult time and may they find hope in the Resurrection.

National Eucharistic Revival:    June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025

Parish Eucharistic Revival:       June 11, 2023–June 2024

First Reading:
“I will place the key of the House of David on Eliakim’s shoulder; when he opens, no one shall shut, when he shuts, no one shall open.” (Is. 22:22)

Psalm:
Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands. (Ps. 138)

Second Reading:
For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. (Rom. 11:36)

Gospel:
“And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.” (Mt. 16:18-19)

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the Week:
“Who do you say that I am?” Let our whole lives be the answer, given not in words, but in action. If the world looked at your life, your decisions, your words, and your deeds, would they conclude that you are a person who believes Christ is the son of the living God?
@LPi

Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:

@LPi

Events:

• Food Pantries:
  • Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
  • Food Truck: First Tuesday of the month (September 5), 4:00–6:00 p.m., South Seneca High School
  • Interlaken Reformed church: Fridays, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Trumansburg Food Pantry: Every other Monday (September 11) 3:30–6:30 p.m., Methodist church
• Family Hope Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Holy Cross
• Fr. Bernard is available: Fridays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• Prayer for Healing and Harmony: Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m., St. James the Apostle
• Book Study: Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., St. James the Apostle
• Taizé Prayer: September 7 & 21, 7:30 p.m., St. James
• Sweet Sunday: September 3, 10:00 a.m., St. James
• Parish Picnic: September 10, 1:00 p.m., St. Fidelis Friary Boathouse
• Parish Cemetery Collection: September 9 & 10

Family Faith Formation:
Each year, the Catholic Church in the United States designates the third Sunday in September as “Catechetical Sunday” – a day on which to celebrate and pray for the Church’s mission to teach the Gospel to all people. The theme for Catechetical Sunday 2023 is “Renewing the Church and Families of Faith.”

Our parish Family Faith Formation program will begin on September 17th. Families with children in grades K-7 are invited to join. The format of this program includes a workbook to be done weekly at home and a monthly gathering with food, activities, and a discussion with Fr. Bernard Maloney.

This program incorporates First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation preparation for children in first and second grade and those who have not yet received it. Please register by September 1st so books may be ordered. Contact Susan Guydosh at susan.guydosh@dor.org or phone the parish office at 607-294-0064 to register.

Rite of Reception into the Catholic Church:
Our parish happily welcomes Cheryl Sue Hine. She will celebrate the Rite of Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church and the Sacrament of Confirmation this Sunday, August 27th, at the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

Sweet Sunday:
Next Sunday, and the first Sunday of every month, parishioners are invited to a social time following the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg.

Sweet Sunday Volunteers:
Volunteers are needed to assist at the monthly Sweet Sunday social at St. James the Apostle Church, Trumans-burg. Volunteers are paired into teams, and the teams rotate monthly. Responsibilities include set up and clean up. Phone the parish office at 607-294-0064 or see Gerry Todi for more details.

Parish Picnic:
Mark your calendars. All are invited to the annual Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy Picnic to celebrate our parish feast day, Mary, Mother of Mercy. The picnic is Sunday, September 10, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Fidelis Friary, Boathouse, 7790 County Rd 153, Interlaken.

A dish to pass is welcome. The parish will provide beverages and pulled pork. The Fellowship Committee needs volunteers to assist with set up and clean up. If you would like to help in the set-up and clean-up, please record your name and phone number on the sign-up sheets in the foyers of the churches or contact the parish office at 607-294-0064. Thank you.

Super Event:
During the National Eucharistic Revival (June 22 – June 2025) there will be a NYS Eucharistic Congress, October 20 – 22, 2023 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, Auriesville, NY. (The Shrine marks the sacred spot where the North American Martyrs gave their lives for Christ and where St. Kateri Tekakwitha was born.) The event will include Mass with Cardinal Dolan and the NY Bishops, Confessions, Speakers Eucharistic Adoration and Procession. To find out more, visit nyseucharisticcongress.org.

COLLIS Institute Lecture:
On August 31, COLLIS Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture will be presenting the lecture, “Faith, Reason, and the Praxis of the Catholic Worker Movement,” with theologian Larry Chapp. The event is free and open to the public. The lecture begins at 5:15 p.m. in Anabel Taylor Hall 230, Cornell University, or via Zoom. Register for the Zoom link at https://collisinstitute.org/publicevents.

Notre Dame Retreat House:
On September 5 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Notre Dame Retreat house is offering a retreat entitled “Self Compassion” presented by Deacons George Welch and Lon Smith. There is a $35 fee. Register by calling 585-394-5700 or emailing ndretreat@rochester.rr.com. Visit notredameretreat.org for more details.

Branches Lakeside Retreat:
On September 9 from 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Branches Christian Rest & Renewal Center, Lodi, is holding the retreat, Consecration to Jesus through Mary, presented by Nancy Potter and Donna Wieand. There will be an 11:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by Rev. Augustine Chumo. To register, visit branchescenter.org or phone 716–901–4313.

American Red Cross Blood Drive:
On September 2 from 7:30– 11:30 a.m., the Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the American Legion, 4431 Seneca Road, Trumansburg. To schedule an appointment to donate phone 1-800-733-2767.

A Reminder:
Our parish has three churches. When donating by check, do not to make the check out to a particular church. Please make the check out to The Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy or simply Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish.

Consider Online Giving:
WeShare Online Giving is safe and secure, and there are benefits for both you and our parish.

Benefits to you:

• Gifts may be made by bank account, credit card, debit card, or Google Pay.
• Recurring donations allow you to support our parish if you are unable to attend Mass.
• Convenient way to donate to Holy Days, second collec-tions, and parish cemeteries.
• Benefits to our parish:
• Reduced volume of collections counted by volunteers from our parish
• Guaranteed stream of income helps Parish expense budgeting
• Reduced data entry for our part-time parish staff.

Visit marymotherofmercy.com/giving to sign up.

Donating to Your Parish:
Online giving by WeShare is safe, simple and convenient. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. Visit the parish website’s giving page: marymotherofmercy.com/giving
2. Follow the directions under the “Donate Online” section.
3. Set up your donation or payment.

That’s it! Your account will be created and you can put away your checkbook. If you experience any problem, please e-mail Eileen at eileen.heptig@dor.org.

Taizé Prayer:
On the first and third Thursday of the month, Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ leads the Taizé Prayer in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg. Taizé Prayer was developed by an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France. It consists of readings and prayers interspersed with quiet, repetitive songs—a good way to quiet your soul and psyche after a busy day. Contact Sister Anne at 607–209–4206 or a.alder1980@gmail.com for more information.

Prayer for Healing and Harmony:
Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ leads a time of silent prayer on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg. The extended time of shared silence provides an opportunity for personal reflection and healing. The session closes with a time to share any reflections that came to you. You do not need to attend every session. Questions? Call Sister Anne at 607–209–4206 or email a.alder1980@gmail.com.

Family Hope Center:
The Family Hope Center has two locations: one in Geneva and a satellite location in Ovid in the Holy Cross Church Rectory. Family Hope Center fights for life by valuing life above all else. It means offering support through free pregnancy tests, a limited ultrasound referral, parenting and life skills classes, bible studies, material aid such as diapers and clothing, and through our forgiven and set free post abortion study. It means looking at our clients and saying, “I see your life; I value your life. I see and value your children’s lives. You are important and loved.” Women come to the Family Hope Center to be valued. The Pregnancy Care Center of the Finger Lakes is located at 551 Exchange St. in Geneva with an office in Ovid at 7231 Main St. “If you regret your abortion, you are not alone. Let us help you learn to forgive yourself.” To learn more visit familyhopecentergeneva.org, call 315–789–0708, text: 315-945-1019, or email familyhopecenter@outlook.com.

Prayers for Our Parish:
The Sisters of St. Joseph have a prayer ministry for the Diocese of Rochester. Sister Anne Marie Burns and Sister Dolores Bachman will be praying for our parish and parishioners throughout 2023. We thank the Sisters for their thoughtfulness and kindness toward us. In our appreciation, please keep the Sisters of St. Joseph, especially Sisters Anne Marie and Dolores, in your thoughts and prayers.

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.

Prayer Intentions:
Please feel free to add your prayer requests in the books available for that purpose in each church. The prayer requests of fellow parishioners are listed on the parish website (see PRAYERS in top bar). You may also add a request by emailing the parish at immmercy@dor.org or phoning the parish office at 607–294–0064 and it will be added to the list.

Let Us Pray: Please remember in your prayers those members of our parish who are in the hospital, sick at home, in a nursing home, or who have requested our prayers (see the list on the parish’s PRAYERS page). We also ask you to pray for those who have died. May the Lord bring comfort to their family and friends during this difficult time and may they find hope in the Resurrection.

National Eucharistic Revival:    June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025

Parish Eucharistic Revival:       June 11, 2023–June 2024

First Reading:
All who keep the sabbath free from profanation and hold to my covenant, them I will bring to my holy mountain and make joyful in my house of prayer (Is. 56:6-7)

Psalm:
O God, let all the nations praise you! (Ps. 67)

Second Reading:
For God delivered all to disobedience, that he might have mercy upon all. (Rom. 11:32)

Gospel:
Then Jesus said to her in reply, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” (Mt. 15:28)

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the Week:
“O woman, great is your faith!” The Canaanite woman stood firm in her belief that God would answer her — even when those closest to him tried to send her away, and even when Christ himself challenged her. She never wavered.
@LPi

Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:

©LPi

Events:

• Food Pantries:
  • Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
  • Food Truck: First Tuesday of the month (September 5), 4:00–6:00 p.m., South Seneca High School
  • Interlaken Reformed church: Fridays, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Trumansburg Food Pantry: Every other Monday (August 21) 3:30–6:30 p.m., Methodist church
• Family Hope Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Holy Cross
• Fr. Bernard is available: Fridays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• Prayer for Healing and Harmony: Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m., St. James the Apostle
• Book Study: Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., St. James the Apostle
• Taizé Prayer: September 7 & 21, 7:30 p.m., St. James
• Sweet Sunday: September 3, 10:00 a.m., St. James
• Parish Picnic: September 10, 1:00 p.m., St. Fidelis Friary, Boathouse

Communion Services this Week:
Instead of Mass at St. Francis Solanus on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week, there will be a communion service at St. James the Apostle church beginning at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome.

Family Faith Formation:
Each year, the Catholic Church in the United States designates the third Sunday in September as “Catechetical Sunday” – a day on which to celebrate and pray for the Church’s mission to teach the Gospel to all people. The theme for Catechetical Sunday 2023 is “Renewing the Church and Families of Faith.”

Our parish Family Faith Formation program will begin on September 17th. Families with children in grades K-7 are invited to join. The format of this program includes a workbook to be done weekly at home and a monthly gathering with food, activities, and a discussion with Fr. Bernard Maloney.

This program incorporates First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation preparation for children in first and second grade and those who have not yet received it. Please register by September 1st so books may be ordered. Contact Susan Guydosh at susan.guydosh@dor.org or phone the parish office at 607-294-0064 to register.

Rite of Reception into the Catholic Church:
Our parish happily welcomes Cheryl Sue Hine. She will celebrate the Rite of Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church and the Sacrament of Confirmation next Sunday, August 27th, at the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

Parish Picnic:
Mark your calendars. All are invited to the annual Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy Picnic to celebrate our parish feast day, Mary, Mother of Mercy. The picnic is Sunday, September 10, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Fidelis Friary, Boathouse, 7790 County Rd 153, Interlaken. The Fellowship Committee needs volunteers to assist with set up and clean up. Please contact the parish office at 607-294-0064 if you would like to help. Thank you!

Diocese of Rochester Permanent Diaconate:
The deacon is a man of faith, who is called from the community that already recognizes his dedication to service. He makes a lifetime commitment to serving the People of God by proclaiming the Word, assisting and presiding at liturgies, and ministering in the areas of charity and social justice. A deacon gives witness to his availability to the community by addressing present and emerging needs of the Church.

The Diocese is inviting interested men of strong and active faith, who can demonstrate a record of service in the communities in which they live, work and worship, who may wish to explore a possible call to ordained ministry as a permanent deacon, to first speak with their pastor for an initial conversation. They may also contact Deacon Edward Giblin, Director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate, at edward.giblin@dor.org, for additional information.

A potential candidate must be at least 35 years of age and no older than 62 years of age at the time of ordination after a five (5) year period of formation. He must be in good health, emotionally mature, have stable relationships and must have the wholehearted support of his wife (if married) and family to enter the phase of inquiry.

Because the parish is the primary experience of Church for most inquirers, the parish community is asked as well to invite from among its members men who exhibit strong faith and a spirit of service and encourage them to consider a possible vocation to the permanent diaconate.

Super Event:
During the National Eucharistic Revival (June 22 – June 2025) there will be a NYS Eucharistic Congress, October 20 – 22, 2023 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, Auriesville, NY. (The Shrine marks the sacred spot where the North American Martyrs gave their lives for Christ and where St. Kateri Tekakwitha was born.) The event will include Mass with Cardinal Dolan and the NY Bishops, Confessions, Speakers Eucharistic Adoration and Procession. To find out more, visit nyseucharisticcongress.org.

Branches Lakeside Retreat:
On August 24 from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Branches Christian Rest & Renewal Center is holding a retreat themed The Sacrifice of the Mass with presenters Deacon Ward Nolan and Jayne Badano-Bidwell. There will be a 3:00 p.m. Mass celebrated by Rev. Jeffrey Tunnicliff. To register visit branchescenter.org or phone 716–901–4313.

COLLIS Institute Lecture:
On August 31, COLLIS Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture will be presenting the lecture, “Faith, Reason, and the Praxis of the Catholic Worker Movement,” with theologian Larry Chapp. The event is free and open to the public. The lecture begins at 5:15 p.m. in Anabel Taylor Hall 230, Cornell University, or via Zoom. Register for the Zoom link at https://collisinstitute.org/publicevents.

Notre Dame Retreat House:
On September 5 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Notre Dame Retreat house is offering a retreat entitled “Self Compassion” presented by Deacons George Welch and Lon Smith. There is a $35 fee. Register by calling 585-394-5700 or emailing ndretreat@rochester.rr.com. Visit notredameretreat.org for more details.

A Reminder:
Our parish has three churches. When donating by check, do not to make the check out to a particular church. Please make the check out to The Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy or simply Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish.

Donating to Your Parish:
Online giving by WeShare is safe, simple and convenient. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. Visit the parish website’s giving page: marymotherofmercy.com/giving
2. Follow the directions under the “Donate Online” section.
3. Set up your donation or payment.

That’s it! Your account will be created and you can put away your checkbook. If you experience any problem, please e-mail Eileen at eileen.heptig@dor.org.

Taizé Prayer:
On the first and third Thursday of the month, Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ leads the Taizé Prayer in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg. Taizé Prayer was developed by an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France. It consists of readings and prayers interspersed with quiet, repetitive songs—a good way to quiet your soul and psyche after a busy day. Contact Sister Anne at 607–209–4206 or a.alder1980@gmail.com for more information.

Prayer for Healing and Harmony:
Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ leads a time of silent prayer on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg. The extended time of shared silence provides an opportunity for personal reflection and healing. The session closes with a time to share any reflections that came to you. You do not need to attend every session. Questions? Call Sister Anne at 607–209–4206 or email a.alder1980@gmail.com.

Family Hope Center:
The Family Hope Center has two locations: one in Geneva and a satellite location in Ovid in the Holy Cross Church Rectory. Family Hope Center fights for life by valuing life above all else. It means offering support through free pregnancy tests, a limited ultrasound referral, parenting and life skills classes, bible studies, material aid such as diapers and clothing, and through our forgiven and set free post abortion study. It means looking at our clients and saying, “I see your life; I value your life. I see and value your children’s lives. You are important and loved.” Women come to the Family Hope Center to be valued. The Pregnancy Care Center of the Finger Lakes is located at 551 Exchange St. in Geneva with an office in Ovid at 7231 Main St. “If you regret your abortion, you are not alone. Let us help you learn to forgive yourself.” To learn more visit familyhopecentergeneva.org, call 315–789–0708, text: 315-945-1019, or email familyhopecenter@outlook.com.

Prayers for Our Parish:
The Sisters of St. Joseph have a prayer ministry for the Diocese of Rochester. Sister Anne Marie Burns and Sister Dolores Bachman will be praying for our parish and parishioners throughout 2023. We thank the Sisters for their thoughtfulness and kindness toward us. In our appreciation, please keep the Sisters of St. Joseph, especially Sisters Anne Marie and Dolores, in your thoughts and prayers.

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.

Prayer Intentions:
Please feel free to add your prayer requests in the books available for that purpose in each church. The prayer requests of fellow parishioners are listed on the parish website (see PRAYERS in top bar). You may also add a request by emailing the parish at immmercy@dor.org or phoning the parish office at 607–294–0064 and it will be added to the list.

Let Us Pray: Please remember in your prayers those members of our parish who are in the hospital, sick at home, in a nursing home, or who have requested our prayers (see the list on the parish’s PRAYERS page). We also ask you to pray for those who have died. May the Lord bring comfort to their family and friends during this difficult time and may they find hope in the Resurrection.

National Eucharistic Revival:    June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025

Parish Eucharistic Revival:       June 11, 2023–June 2024

First Reading:
Then the LORD said to him, “Go outside and stand on the mountain before the LORD; the LORD will be passing by.” (1 Kgs. 19:11)

Psalm:
Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation. (Ps. 85)

Second Reading:
My conscience joins with the Holy Spirit in bearing me witness that I have great sorrow and constant anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own people, (Rom. 9:1-3)

Gospel:
Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. (Mt. 14:28-29)

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the Week:
Christ is always coming to us in ways that we do not expect. Ways that shock us. Ways that frighten us. Ways that seem impossible. Are we ready to accept him however he comes, amidst whatever fear and doubt we are battling with in our hearts?
@LPi

Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:

@LPi

Events:

• Food Pantries:
  • Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
  • Food Truck: First Tuesday of the month (September 5), 4:00–6:00 p.m., South Seneca High School
  • Interlaken Reformed church: Fridays, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Trumansburg Food Pantry: Every other Monday (August 21) 3:30–6:30 p.m., Methodist church
• Family Hope Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Holy Cross
• Fr. Bernard is available: Fridays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• Prayer for Healing and Harmony: Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m., St. James the Apostle
• Book Study: Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., St. James the Apostle
• Cemetery Collection: August 12/13
• Taizé Prayer: August 17, 7:30 p.m., St. James
• Sweet Sunday: September 3, 10:00 a.m., St. James
• Parish Picnic: September 10, 1:00 p.m., St. Fidelis Friary, Boathouse

Assumption—August 15:
The Solemnity of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated this Tuesday, August 15. In our country it is a holy day of obligation. There will be two Masses in celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary:

• 9:00 a.m. at St. James the Apostle Church, Trumansburg
• 6:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, Ovid.

Cemetery Collection:
On the weekend of July 23rd, the parish initiated, for one year, a monthly collection for the support of our two Parish Cemeteries. The collection amounted to $1,268. This is most helpful and appreciated. “Thank you.” The cemetery collection will usually be taken up on the Second Sunday of each month. The next one will be this weekend, August 12/13. Again “Thank you.”

Fr. Richard Crawley, OFM Cap.:
This coming Saturday, August 19th, Fr. Richard will be concluding his ministry as Catholic Chaplain at the Moravia Correction Facility and leaving St. Fidelis Friary for his new assignment given him by the Capuchin Franciscans of the Province of St. Mary, New York-New England to be the Administrator of two churches in West Rutland, VT, St. Bridget, and St. Stanislaus.

Our parish “Thanks” Fr. Richard for the help he has given in the parish and the help he has been at the Friary. The Parish of the Good Shepherd Catholic Community of Aurora, Moravia, King Ferry and Union Springs thank Fr. Richard also for celebrating Sunday Mass in their parish. The parish and friars will miss him. We wish him joy and happiness in his new assignment.

Parish Picnic:
Mark your calendars. All are invited to the annual Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy Picnic to celebrate our parish feast day, Mary, Mother of Mercy. The picnic is Sunday, September 10, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Fidelis Friary, Boathouse, 7790 County Rd 153, Interlaken. The Fellowship Committee needs volunteers to assist with set up and clean up. Please contact the parish office at 607-294-0064 if you would like to help. Thank you!

Family Faith Formation:
Each year, the Catholic Church in the United States designates the third Sunday in September as “Catechetical Sunday” – a day on which to celebrate and pray for the Church’s mission to teach the Gospel to all people. The theme for Catechetical Sunday 2023 is “Renewing the Church and Families of Faith.”

Our parish Family Faith Formation program will begin on September 17th. Families with children in grades K-7 are invited to join. The format of this program includes a workbook to be done weekly at home and a monthly gathering with food, activities, and a discussion with Fr. Bernard Maloney.

This program incorporates First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation preparation for children in first and second grade and those who have not yet received it. Please register by September 1st so books may be ordered. Contact Susan Guydosh at susan.guydosh@dor.org or phone the parish office at 607-294-0064 to register.

A Reminder:
Our parish has three churches. When donating by check, do not to make the check out to a particular church. Please make the check out to The Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy or simply Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish.

The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist:
You are what you eat. Most of us remember from our childhood using this phrase in fun. However, this expression describes well our experience of Holy Communion. When we consume earthly food, it is absorbed into our system, digested, converted into energy; our food becomes part of us. When we receive Holy Communion, we become united with Jesus so much that we truly become what we receive. Jesus became human so that we might become divine, and in the Eucharist, we truly gain a share in God’s own life.

Super Event:
During the National Eucharistic Revival (June 22 – June 2025) there will be a NYS Eucharistic Congress, October 20 – 22, 2023 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, Auriesville, NY. (The Shrine marks the sacred spot where the North American Martyrs gave their lives for Christ and where St. Kateri Tekakwitha was born.) The event will include Mass with Cardinal Dolan and the NY Bishops, Confessions, Speakers Eucharistic Adoration and Procession. To find out more, visit nyseucharisticcongress.org.

Donating to Your Parish:
Online giving by WeShare is safe, simple and convenient. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. Visit the parish website’s giving page: marymotherofmercy.com/giving
2. Follow the directions under the “Donate Online” section.
3. Set up your donation or payment.

That’s it! Your account will be created and you can put away your checkbook. If you experience any problem, please e-mail Eileen at eileen.heptig@dor.org.

Taizé Prayer:
On the first and third Thursday of the month, Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ leads the Taizé Prayer in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg. Taizé Prayer was developed by an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France. It consists of readings and prayers interspersed with quiet, repetitive songs—a good way to quiet your soul and psyche after a busy day. Contact Sister Anne at 607–209–4206 or a.alder1980@gmail.com for more information.

Branches Lakeside Retreat:
On August 24th from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m, Branches Lakeside Retreat will sponsor a day themed The Sacrifice of the Mass. The presenters will be Deacon Ward Nolan and Jayne Badano-Bidwell. They will present the biblical roots of the liturgy and uncover the meaning of each part of the Holy Mass, the means by which we encounter God in a most profound way. Rev. Jeffrey Tunnicliff will celebrate Mass at 3:00 p.m. To register visit branchescenter.org or phone 716-901-4313.

Notre Dame Retreat House:
There is a free, one-day retreat on August 19 at Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua. Space is limited, please call 585-394-5700 or email ndretreat@rochester.rr.com to reserve your ticket. Visit notredameretreat.org for more details.

Prayer for Healing and Harmony:
Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ leads a time of silent prayer on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg. The extended time of shared silence provides an opportunity for personal reflection and healing. The session closes with a time to share any reflections that came to you. You do not need to attend every session. Questions? Call Sister Anne at 607–209–4206 or email a.alder1980@gmail.com.

Family Hope Center:
The Family Hope Center has two locations: one in Geneva and a satellite location in Ovid in the Holy Cross Church Rectory. Family Hope Center fights for life by valuing life above all else. It means offering support through free pregnancy tests, a limited ultrasound referral, parenting and life skills classes, bible studies, material aid such as diapers and clothing, and through our forgiven and set free post abortion study. It means looking at our clients and saying, “I see your life; I value your life. I see and value your children’s lives. You are important and loved.” Women come to the Family Hope Center to be valued. The Pregnancy Care Center of the Finger Lakes is located at 551 Exchange St. in Geneva with an office in Ovid at 7231 Main St. “If you regret your abortion, you are not alone. Let us help you learn to forgive yourself.” To learn more visit familyhopecentergeneva.org, call 315–789–0708, text: 315-945-1019, or email familyhopecenter@outlook.com.

Prayers for Our Parish:
The Sisters of St. Joseph have a prayer ministry for the Diocese of Rochester. Sister Anne Marie Burns and Sister Dolores Bachman will be praying for our parish and parishioners throughout 2023. We thank the Sisters for their thoughtfulness and kindness toward us. In our appreciation, please keep the Sisters of St. Joseph, especially Sisters Anne Marie and Dolores, in your thoughts and prayers.

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.

Prayer Intentions:
Please feel free to add your prayer requests in the books available for that purpose in each church. The prayer requests of fellow parishioners are listed on the parish website (see PRAYERS in top bar). You may also add a request by emailing the parish at immmercy@dor.org or phoning the parish office at 607–294–0064 and it will be added to the list.

Let Us Pray: Please remember in your prayers those members of our parish who are in the hospital, sick at home, in a nursing home, or who have requested our prayers (see the list on the parish’s PRAYERS page). We also ask you to pray for those who have died. May the Lord bring comfort to their family and friends during this difficult time and may they find hope in the Resurrection.

National Eucharistic Revival:    June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025

Parish Eucharistic Revival:       June 11, 2023–June 2024

First Reading:
His clothing was bright as snow, and the hair on his head as white as wool; his throne was flames of fire, with wheels of burning fire. (Dn. 7:9)

Psalm:
The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth. (Ps. 97)

Second Reading:
When that unique declaration came to him from the majestic glory, “This is my Son, my beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven while we were with him on the holy mountain. (2 Pt. 1:17-18)

Gospel:
And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. (Mt. 17:2)

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the Week:
“Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead,” Jesus told his disciples. Why keep such an amazing thing as the Transfiguration a secret? Because the world wasn’t ready for the end of the story yet. Sometimes, the glory only makes sense after the trials.
@LPi

Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:

@LPi

Events:

• Food Pantries:
  • Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
  • Food Truck: First Tuesday of the month (September 5), 4:00–6:00 p.m., South Seneca High School
  • Interlaken Reformed church: Fridays, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Trumansburg Food Pantry: Every other Monday (August 7) 3:30–6:30 p.m., Methodist church
• Family Hope Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Holy Cross
• Fr. Bernard is available: Fridays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• Prayer for Healing and Harmony: Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m., St. James the Apostle
• Book Study: Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., St. James the Apostle
• Sweet Sunday: August 6, 10:00 a.m., St. James
• Taizé Prayer: August 17, 7:30 p.m., St. James

Prayer for Healing and Harmony:
Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ leads a time of silent prayer on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg. The extended time of shared silence provides an opportunity for personal reflection and healing. The session closes with a time to share any reflections that came to you. You do not need to attend every session. Questions? Call Sister Anne at 607–209–4206 or email a.alder1980@gmail.com.

Fr. Richard Crawley, OFM Cap.:
Contained in the new assignments for the Capuchin Franciscans of the Province of St. Mary, New York-New England is the new ministry for Fr. Richard Crawley. Beginning September 1, 2023, he will be the Administrator of two churches in West Rutland, VT: St. Bridget and St. Stanislaus. It is sad to see Fr. Richard leave the ministry in our area. We wish him joy and happiness in his new assignment.

Fr. Brendan Buckley, OFM Cap.:
The newly elected Provincial Minister, Fr. Robert Abbatiello, OFM Cap., for the Province of St. Mary, New York-New England has granted Fr. Brendan Buckley’s desire to return to St. Fidelis Friary, Interlaken. Fr. Brendan’s appointment begins September 1.

Fr. Brendan was stationed at the friary from March 2016 to December 2017 as part-time Parochial Vicar, and Hispanic Ministry and Chaplain at Moravia Correctional Facility. In December 2017 he was appointed Pastor of St. Michael’s Church in Brooklyn, NY. At this time, Fr. Brendan’s ministry assignment has not been confirmed. Fr. Brendan is looking forward to returning.

Employment Opportunity:
The parish needs a part time maintenance person. It would not be regular hours, but when maintenance projects arise, the person would be on call to respond when convenient for the maintenance person. Please phone the parish office for more details.

Sweet Sunday:
This Sunday, and the first Sunday of every month, parishioners are invited to a social time following the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg.

The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist:
“Contemplation is a gaze of faith, fixed on Jesus. ‘I look at him and he looks at me’, this is what a certain peasant of Ars, France used to say to his holy pastor, St. Jean Vianney, about his prayer before the tabernacle” —Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Taizé Prayer:
On the first and third Thursday of the month, Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ leads the Taizé Prayer in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg. Taizé Prayer was developed by an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France. It consists of readings and prayers interspersed with quiet, repetitive songs—a good way to quiet your soul and psyche after a busy day. Contact Sister Anne at 607–209–4206 or a.alder1980@gmail.com for more information.

Food Donations Needed:
On the second Sunday of each month, non-perishable food items, as well as non-food items (shampoo, deodorant, dish detergent, etc.), will be received at St. James the Apostle Church and placed on a table in front of the Blessed Mother statue. They will be donated to the Trumansburg Food Pantry.

Food donations for the Ovid and Interlaken food pantries may be left in the back of Holy Cross and St. Francis Solanus Churches at any time.

Monetary donations are welcome. Please make checks out to Mary, Mother of Mercy, with “food pantry” in the memo line. Donations may also be made through WeShare Online Giving. Thank you to all who contribute!

Branches Lakeside Retreat:
On August 24th from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m, Branches Lakeside Retreat will sponsor a day themed The Sacrifice of the Mass. The presenters will be Deacon Ward Nolan and Jayne Badano-Bidwell. They will present the biblical roots of the liturgy and uncover the meaning of each part of the Holy Mass, the means by which we encounter God in a most profound way. Rev. Jeffrey Tunnicliff will celebrate Mass at 3:00 p.m. To register visit branchescenter.org or phone 716-901-4313.

Donating to Your Parish:
Online giving by WeShare is safe, simple and convenient. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. Visit the parish website’s giving page: marymotherofmercy.com/giving
2. Follow the directions under the “Donate Online” section.
3. Set up your donation or payment.

That’s it! Your account will be created and you can put away your checkbook. If you experience any problem, please e-mail Eileen at eileen.heptig@dor.org.

Family Hope Center:
The Family Hope Center has two locations: one in Geneva and a satellite location in Ovid in the Holy Cross Church Rectory. Family Hope Center fights for life by valuing life above all else. It means offering support through free pregnancy tests, a limited ultrasound referral, parenting and life skills classes, bible studies, material aid such as diapers and clothing, and through our forgiven and set free post abortion study. It means looking at our clients and saying, “I see your life; I value your life. I see and value your children’s lives. You are important and loved.” Women come to the Family Hope Center to be valued. The Pregnancy Care Center of the Finger Lakes is located at 551 Exchange St. in Geneva with an office in Ovid at 7231 Main St. “If you regret your abortion, you are not alone. Let us help you learn to forgive yourself.” To learn more visit familyhopecentergeneva.org, call 315–789–0708, text: 315-945-1019, or email familyhopecenter@outlook.com.

Prayers for Our Parish:
The Sisters of St. Joseph have a prayer ministry for the Diocese of Rochester. Sister Anne Marie Burns and Sister Dolores Bachman will be praying for our parish and parishioners throughout 2023. We thank the Sisters for their thoughtfulness and kindness toward us. In our appreciation, please keep the Sisters of St. Joseph, especially Sisters Anne Marie and Dolores, in your thoughts and prayers.

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.

Prayer Intentions:
Please feel free to add your prayer requests in the books available for that purpose in each church. The prayer requests of fellow parishioners are listed on the parish website (see PRAYERS in top bar). You may also add a request by emailing the parish at immmercy@dor.org or phoning the parish office at 607–294–0064 and it will be added to the list.

Let Us Pray: Please remember in your prayers those members of our parish who are in the hospital, sick at home, in a nursing home, or who have requested our prayers (see the list on the parish’s PRAYERS page). We also ask you to pray for those who have died. May the Lord bring comfort to their family and friends during this difficult time and may they find hope in the Resurrection.

National Eucharistic Revival:    June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025

Parish Eucharistic Revival:       June 11, 2023–June 2024

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First Reading:
“Because you have asked for this—not for a long life for yourself, nor for riches, nor for the life of your enemies, but for understanding so that you may know what is right—I do as you requested.” (1 Kgs. 3:11-12)

Psalm:
Lord, I love your commands. (Ps .119)

Second Reading:
For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. (Rom. 8:29)

Gospel:
“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” (Mt. 13:44)

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the Week:
Following Christ will take everything we have. Are we ready to give it all? At the end of our lives, let us hope we can say truthfully that we sold all we had in order to purchase the field which contained the great treasure.
©LPi

Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:

©LPi

Events:

• Food Pantries:
  • Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
  • Food Truck: First Tuesday of the month (August 1), 4:00–6:00 p.m., South Seneca High School
  • Interlaken Reformed church: Fridays, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Trumansburg Food Pantry: Every other Monday (August 7) 3:30–6:30 p.m., Methodist church
• Family Hope Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Holy Cross
• Fr. Bernard is available: Fridays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
• Prayer for Healing and Harmony: Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m., St. James the Apostle
• Book Study: Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., St. James the Apostle
• Taizé Prayer: August 3 & 17, 7:30 p.m., St. James
• Sweet Sunday: August 6, 10:00 a.m., St. James

Funeral:
Melissa Gatch, age 59, died July 7, 2023. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on July 22, 2023 at St. James the Apostle Church.

The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist:
“Receiving the Eucharist means adoring him whom we receive. Only in this way do we become one with him, and are given, as it were, a foretaste of the beauty of the heavenly liturgy.” Pope Benedict XVI

Fr. Brendan Buckley, OFM Cap.:
The newly elected Provincial Minister, Fr. Robert Abbatiello, OFM Cap., for the Province of St. Mary, New York-New England has granted Fr. Brendan Buckley’s desire to return to St. Fidelis Friary, Interlaken. Fr. Brendan will arrive the end of August.

Fr. Brendan was stationed at the friary from March 2016 to December 2017 as part-time Parochial Vicar, Hispanic Ministry and Chaplain at Moravia Correctional Facility. In December 2017 he was appointed Pastor of St. Michael’s Church in Brooklyn, NY. At this time, Fr. Brendan’s ministry assignment has not been confirmed. Fr. Brendan is looking forward to returning and the friars are looking forward to his return.

Missionary Cooperation Plan – Visiting Missionary:
This weekend, Brother John Buckingham, CFC will be speaking at the weekend Masses. He will share the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers mission work in Latin America, especially Peru, Bolivia, and Uruguay.

The Congregation of Christian Brothers was founded in 1802 by Blessed Edmund Rice (1762-1844) in Waterford, Ireland to educate the poor and marginalized youth. By the end of the twentieth century the Congregation opened many primary and secondary schools, colleges, and orphanages in many different countries. Today, the Brothers serve as teachers, mentors, social workers, and community development professionals in some of the poorest regions of the world. The needs are great, and it is only through the financial generosity of people in North America that the Congregation can continue to bring the Good News of Jesus through a good Catholic education to those who are less fortunate.

Employment Opportunity:
The parish needs a part time maintenance person. It would not be regular hours, but when maintenance projects arise, the person would be on call to respond when convenient for the maintenance person. Please phone the parish office for more details.

Sweet Sunday:
Next Sunday, and the first Sunday of every month, parishioners are invited to a social time following the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg.

Taizé Prayer:
On the first and third Thursday of the month, Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ leads the Taizé Prayer in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg. Taizé Prayer was developed by an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France. It consists of readings and prayers interspersed with quiet, repetitive songs—a good way to quiet your soul and psyche after a busy day. Contact Sister Anne at 607–209–4206 or a.alder1980@gmail.com for more information.

Prayer for Healing and Harmony:
Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ leads a time of silent prayer on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg. The extended time of shared silence provides an opportunity for personal reflection and healing. The session closes with a time to share any reflections that came to you. You do not need to attend every session. Questions? Call Sister Anne at 607–209–4206 or email a.alder1980@gmail.com.

Branches Lakeside Retreat:
Friday, August 4, from 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Branches Christian Rest & Renewal Center, Lodi, is holding a retreat themed Seeking the Peace of Christ facilitated by Rick Paolini. There will be a 3:00 p.m. healing Mass celebrated by Rev. Lukasz Kopala. To register visit branchescenter.org or phone 716–901–4313. 

American Red Cross Blood Drive:
On August 1 from 1:00–6:00 p.m., the Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the American Legion, 4431 Seneca Road, Trumansburg. To schedule an appointment to donate phone 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org

Book Announcement:
“Alessandro Serenelli – A Story of Forgiveness” by Charles D. Engel is available through Our Sunday Visitor and Amazon. It is the story about the man who killed St. Maria Goretti, his release from prison, his living thirty-three years with the Capuchin Franciscans as a Secular Franciscan and is now being considered for canonization.

Donating to Your Parish:
Online giving by WeShare is safe, simple and convenient. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. Visit the parish website’s giving page: marymotherofmercy.com/giving
2. Follow the directions under the “Donate Online” section.
3. Set up your donation or payment.

That’s it! Your account will be created and you can put away your checkbook. If you experience any problem, please e-mail Eileen at eileen.heptig@dor.org.

Notre Dame Retreat House:
There is a free, one-day retreat on August 19 at Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua. Space is limited, please call 585-394-5700 or email ndretreat@rochester.rr.com to reserve your ticket. Visit notredameretreat.org for more details.

Family Hope Center:
The Family Hope Center has two locations: one in Geneva and a satellite location in Ovid in the Holy Cross Church Rectory. Family Hope Center fights for life by valuing life above all else. It means offering support through free pregnancy tests, a limited ultrasound referral, parenting and life skills classes, bible studies, material aid such as diapers and clothing, and through our forgiven and set free post abortion study. It means looking at our clients and saying, “I see your life; I value your life. I see and value your children’s lives. You are important and loved.” Women come to the Family Hope Center to be valued. The Pregnancy Care Center of the Finger Lakes is located at 551 Exchange St. in Geneva with an office in Ovid at 7231 Main St. “If you regret your abortion, you are not alone. Let us help you learn to forgive yourself.” To learn more visit familyhopecentergeneva.org, call 315–789–0708, text: 315-945-1019, or email familyhopecenter@outlook.com.

Prayers for Our Parish:
The Sisters of St. Joseph have a prayer ministry for the Diocese of Rochester. Sister Anne Marie Burns and Sister Dolores Bachman will be praying for our parish and parishioners throughout 2023. We thank the Sisters for their thoughtfulness and kindness toward us. In our appreciation, please keep the Sisters of St. Joseph, especially Sisters Anne Marie and Dolores, in your thoughts and prayers.

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.

Prayer Intentions:
Please feel free to add your prayer requests in the books available for that purpose in each church. The prayer requests of fellow parishioners are listed on the parish website (see PRAYERS in top bar). You may also add a request by emailing the parish at immmercy@dor.org or phoning the parish office at 607–294–0064 and it will be added to the list.

Let Us Pray: Please remember in your prayers those members of our parish who are in the hospital, sick at home, in a nursing home, or who have requested our prayers (see the list on the parish’s PRAYERS page). We also ask you to pray for those who have died. May the Lord bring comfort to their family and friends during this difficult time and may they find hope in the Resurrection.

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