National Eucharistic Revival: June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025
First Reading:
“Therefore, if you hearken to my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my special possession, dearer to me than all other people, though all the earth is mine. You shall be to me a kingdom of priests, a holy nation.” (Ex. 19:5-6)
Psalm:
We are his people: the sheep of his flock. (Ps. 100)
Second Reading:
Indeed, if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, how much more, once reconciled, will we be saved by his life. (Rom. 5:10)
Gospel:
Then he summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness. (Mt. 10:1)
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:
Without cost we have received, without cost we are to give. Do we open our hearts to one another with the same reckless love and mercy that God opens His heart to us? How quickly the world could change if we did.
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Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:
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Events:
- Food Pantries:
- Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
- Food Truck: First Tuesday of the month (July 4), 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 (June 19) 3:30–6:30 p.m., Methodist church
- Family Hope Center: Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., and Thursdays 4:00–6:00 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
- Peter’s Pence Collection: June 24/25
- Sweet Sunday: July 2, 10:00 a.m., St. James the Apostle
- Game Night: July 5, 6:30–8:30 p.m., St. James
- Taizé Prayer: July 6 & 20, 7:30 p.m., St. James
Father’s Day:
The parish wishes all the fathers of our parish a “Happy Day.” Enjoy all the greetings of appreciation for the love and service you have given to your family. Your love and service are an inspiration to us all. God bless and reward you many times over.
Peter’s Pence Collection:
Next week we will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection to support the Universal Church and the work of the Holy See, including helping Pope Francis to carry out his charitable works. These works benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous. For more information, visit obolodisanpietro.va/en.html.
2023-2024 Parish Council Members/Committees:
A Parish Council meeting was held on June 8. The latter part of the meeting was devoted to the election of an Executive Committee and the formation of Standing Committees for the 2023-2024 Parish Council year.
Executive Committee elections: Timothy Davis (Chair), Andrew Morpurgo (Vice-chair), and Susan Guydosh (Secretary).
Standing committees were formed:
- Word Committee: Scott Hamula (Chair), Bill Connor, Leo Kawczenski, and Kevin Oefelein.
- Worship Committee: Marc Albanese (Chair), Richard Pell, and Duane Porterfield.
- Witness Committee: Gerald Frank (Chair), Sharon Dal Cero, Sheila Ryan, and Karen Salino.
- Fellowship Committee: Russ Wedemeyer (Chair), Barbara Bero, Elizabeth Coats, and Jacqueline Leidenfrost.
Parish Appreciation:
Gratitude was expressed to those whose terms expired and would be leaving the Parish Council, The parish is indebted to Council members: Charles Mullins, Lynne Stager, Barbara Willers, and Alternate, Alba Betancourt-Trompa for their service and ministry to our parish. “Thank you.”
Hygiene June:
During the month of June, parishioners are asked to donate personal care items for the clients of our local food pantries. These items are a not covered by SNAP / Food Stamps. Personal care products needed include soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body soap or washes, shaving soap, razors, deodorants, etc. This special collection will end Sunday, June 25. All items collected will go to the local food pantries.
Religious Freedom Week:
From June 22-29, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops invites Catholics to pray, reflect, and act to promote religious freedom. Religious Freedom Week is an opportunity to learn about threats to religious freedom at home and abroad, to pray and to take action. It’s also a time to give thanks for the freedom we continue to have in our country. Visit usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek to find a prayer intention for each day of that week and for more information.
Parish Cemeteries:
Our parish has two cemeteries. Because the maintenance of our cemeteries is costly, cemeteries do not generate regular income, and our cemeteries do not have a fully funded Permanent Maintenance Fund, they are a financial burden to the parish. The Parish Cemetery Advisory Committee, after much discussion, have concluded to initiate for one year beginning in July, a monthly Parish Cemeteries Collection. The monthly collection will certainly help cover the ordinary costs and hopefully continue to add to the Permanent Maintenance Fund. The dates for the monthly collection are yet to be formulated.
A Day of Rest & Renewal:
Branches Christian Rest and Renewal is sponsoring a Lake Side Day Retreat this Monday, on June 19th beginning at 10:00 a.m. and concluding at 4:00 p.m. The topic will be Finding Grace in the Ordinary Ignatian Spirituality for Today. The presenter will be Damian Zynda, ThD. For more retreat information go to branchecenter.org, phone 716-901-4313 or email branches1515@live.com
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.
Donating to Your Parish:
Online giving by WeShare is safe, simple and convenient. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:
- Visit the parish website’s giving page: marymotherofmercy.com/giving
- Follow the directions under the “Donate Online” section.
- 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.
