February 13, 2022 ~ Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading:
Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose hope is the LORD. (Jer. 17:7)

Psalm:
Blessed are they who hope in the Lord. (Ps. 1)

Second Reading:
If the dead are not raised, neither has Christ been raised, and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is vain. (1 Cor. 15:16-17)

Gospel:
“Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.” (Lk. 6:20)

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:
The human heart will always find itself wanting unless it finds its rest in God. Many people haven’t yet figured out that pursuing purely secular ideologies and interests and side stepping their relationship with God causes them to fall short of their potential. When we seek our satisfaction, seek our strength, and establish priorities based entirely on the things of this world, we come up empty. There is never enough and we are always reaching for more. We develop distorted senses of justice, lose our moral axis, and lower our benchmarks for change, growth, and development. That is why knowing the beatitudes and God’s vision they contain is so important. They remind us that our consumption, success driven lives can actually hurt and exploit others; quickly moving us away from God’s idea of how things need to look. God ultimately will set things straight. We can assist in that mission now by trusting, hoping, and looking to God for our cues for how to live, set goals for ourselves and discern the best way to share this world with our brothers and sisters.
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Events:

  • Food Pantries:
    • Ovid Federated church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
    • Food truck: March 8, 4:00 p.m., South Seneca High School parking lot
    • Interlaken Reformed church: Fridays, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.,
    • Trumansburg Food Pantry: Every other Monday (February 21) 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 5:15–6:00 p.m., Methodist church
  • Family Hope Center: Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., and Thursdays 4:00–6:00 p.m., Holy Cross
  • Fr. Bernard is away until March 1. Regularly scheduled Sacrament of Reconciliation/consultation held Fridays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., are cancelled during February.
  • Sacrament of Reconciliation: By appointment with Father Richard. For an appointment, please phone the parish office.
  • Confirmation program: Sundays, 4:00 p.m., St. James
  • Catholic Courier second collection: February 12 & 13
  • Religious Education: February 13, 10:00 a.m., St. James
  • Maryknoll guest preacher: February 19 & 20; all Masses
  • Prayer for Healing and Harmony: 2:00 p.m.
  • James the Apostle: February 16; March 2 & 16
  • Holy Cross: March 9 & 23
  • Spiritual Book Reading & Discussion: February 16; March 2 & 16; 3:15 p.m., St. James the Apostle

The Catholic Courier—A Second Collection:
Each parish in the Diocese of Rochester is requested to financially support the publication of The Catholic Courier. Last fiscal year our parish bill amounted to $4,908. Every year in February we ask for help in paying that bill. The collection will be taken up next weekend, the weekend of February 13. The offertory envelope boxes have a recommended donation of $11.00. Whatever help you can give will be appreciated greatly. Thank you.

Public Policy Weekend:
This weekend is Diocesan Public Policy Weekend! Please speak up for babies and toddlers growing up in poverty in New York State and for community mental/behavioral health services. Here’s our message to the Governor and state leaders:

In order to be truly “New York Strong” we must first take care of those most vulnerable in our state. One way to do this is to create a budget that uses equity and justice as its guiding principles. In particular we are speaking out for low-income families with babies and toddlers, and for people struggling with addiction and mental illness. Two specific initiatives we are advocating for are:

  • closing the NYS Child Tax Credit loophole so that it will cover children ages 0-4.
  • including for a 5.4% COLA and a $500 million investment in the New York State Budget for workforce, service, and support for behavioral health service providers who care for people with addictions and mental illness.

Please sign the petition online at www.dor.org/petition.

Guest Preacher – Next Weekend:
Next weekend, Maryknoll representative Deacon Paul Bork will speak at all the Masses. Deacon Paul will give our parishioners an opportunity to take part in the vital work of bringing Christ’s name and Christ’s message to all people through prayer, participation, and donations to the mission ministry of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers.

The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers are in mission in 21 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America with ministries including health and pastoral care, primary evangelization, education, famine relief, care for migrants, and many other works of Corporal and Spiritual Mercy. Maryknoll was founded in 1911 by the Bishops of the US Catholic Church to provide training and support for overseas mission. More information can be found at www.maryknollsociety.org and www.maryknoll.us

Deacon Paul has been in Maryknoll missions in Mexico, China, Hong Kong and has lead Maryknoll mission trips to the El Paso / Juarez border, to Jamaica and to Appalachia. Those who wish to receive the Maryknoll magazine and/or to learn about missionary vocations with Maryknoll can complete the Maryknoll envelopes found in the pews and place them in the regular collection. You can also contribute to the ministry of Maryknoll through their prayers and by placing a donation in the Maryknoll envelope. We are grateful for your help and prayerful support. Deacon Paul is happy to talk with any parishioners who are interested in doing overseas mission work as a Maryknoll Priest, Sister, Brother or lay Missioner.

Prayer for Healing and Harmony:
You are invited to gather for a time of quiet prayer for healing and harmony. These gatherings begin at 2:00 p.m. and take place at St. James on the first and third Wednesday of each month: February 16; and March 2 & 16. The gathering dates at Holy Cross are on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month and will begin March 9. Questions? Call or email Sister Anne at 607-209-4206 or [email protected].

Spiritual Book Reading and Discussion:
Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ is facilitating a discussion of the book Hope Against Darkness by Richard Rohr & John Feister on the first and third Wednesday of each month at St. James in the Pine Room at 3:15 p.m. The next dates are February 16 and March 9 & 23. This event will run through June.

2021-2022 Catholic Ministries Appeal:
To support important Diocesan programs, services, and ministries that strengthen our Church in the Diocese of Rochester, our parish has been given an appeal goal of $28,085. To meet this goal, we need your help. Every parish household’s participation is primary, what is pledged is secondary. Please do what you are able. CMA pledge envelopes are available in the foyers of the Church. A “thank you” to all who have already participated in the Appeal.

Input for the Synod of Bishops:
Pope Francis I has convened a Synod of Bishops for October 2023. (A synod is a meeting convened to discuss issues relating to the Church – it is an advisory council). Before the Synod of Bishops meet, Pope Francis desires the input of all members of the Church not just Bishops. He is asking Catholics to share how they themselves, and people from all walks of life, are relating to the Church and/or how the Church is relating to them. He is asking Catholics to speak out about what they are experiencing in the Church and about the concerns that have been told to them. We have until the end of March to record this input. Please forward the voiced issues and concerns to the Parish Office, and, in turn, the Parish Office will forward your input to the Diocese. Pope Francis desires to listen to all people and for them to have the opportunity to be participants in the Synod.

Couples Weekend Retreat :
February 18–20 there will be a couples retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House, 5151 Foster Rd., Canandaigua. The retreat theme is: “Eucharist, God’s Gift To His People.” Join other couples for a weekend of listening, sharing, and building friendships. For more information visit notredameretreat.org or call 585–394–5700.

On-line Giving:
The WeShare online giving provides the opportunity for donors to pledge to the Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA).

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 problems, please email Eileen at [email protected].

40 Days For Life Prayer Vigil:
The prayer vigil continues at the vigil site, 620 W. Seneca St. Ithaca. Pray with others, especially on Thursdays and Fridays. For more info contact Carolann Darling at 607–351–6668.

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. To learn more visit familyhopecentergeneva.org, call 315–789–0708, or email [email protected].

Please take time this week to pray the rosary for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prayers for Our Parish:
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester have a prayer ministry for the Diocese of Rochester. Sister Anne Marie Burns will be praying for our parish and parishioners throughout 2022. We thank the Sisters for their thoughtfulness and kindness toward us. In our appreciation, please keep the Sisters of St. Joseph, especially Sr. Anne Marie, in your thoughts and prayers.

Mass Intention Requests:
Parishioners requesting a Mass intention for a particular date and time can do so by completing the “Mass Intentions Request Form” located in the foyers of the churches. Mass intentions may also be requested by phoning the parish office.

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.

Pregnancy Care Center of the Finger Lakes:
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.” For more information phone 315 789 0708, text: 315-945-1019, or e-mail [email protected].

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 [email protected] 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.


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