First Reading:
“Please, let not my Lord grow angry if I speak up this last time. What if there are at least ten there?” He replied, “For the sake of those ten, I will not destroy it.” (Gn. 18:32)
Psalm:
Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me. (Ps. 138)
Second Reading:
He brought you to life along with him, having forgiven us all our transgressions. (Col. 2:13)
Gospel:
“And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Lk. 11:9-10)
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:
Ultimately, what does God promise to give us when we pray? The short answer to that question is God. God promises to give Himself to us in prayer. Prayer is about union with God, not receiving favors. When God comes to us in prayer, His presence comes with faith, hope, and love. When we find these virtues enhanced and nurtured, we know that our prayer has been heard and answered. When we seek out, listen to, and live by these virtues we find ourselves led back to God and more united with the Divine Presence. We struggle with what we want God to do and how we want our prayer validated. That’s what makes Jesus’ prayer, the Our Father, so perfect. It celebrates a deepening intimate relationship of trust between our Creator and us. When we persistently cry out for God in love, how can that prayer go unanswered?
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Events:
- Food Pantries:
- Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
- Food Truck: South Seneca High School, August 2, 4:00–6:00 p.m.
- Interlaken Reformed church: Fridays, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Trumansburg Food Pantry: Every other Monday (July 25) 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 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
- Spiritual Book Reading & Discussion: Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., St. James the Apostle
- Taizé Prayer: Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., St. James
- Visiting Missionary: July 23 & 24
- Sweet Sundays: August 7, following 9:00 a.m. Mass, St. James the Apostle
Funeral:
Joseph Reynolds died on June 4, 2022 at the age of 77. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. James the Apostle on July 16.
Missionary Cooperation Plan – Visiting Missionary:
The Missionary Cooperation Plan is sponsored by The Society of the Propagation of the Faith. This weekend Fr. John Bosco from the Diocese of Cuddapah in India will be preaching and making an appeal for financial help. His diocese has a Catholic population of 85,000 whose total population is 8 million. His diocese has 68 parishes and 125 priests. Each parish is comprised of 5 to 15 mission stations. 80% of the Catholics are socially and economically poor and are mostly agricultural laborers. The main thrust of the diocese is evangelization and education. Fr. John Bosco will speak more on the ministries in the diocese and the need for financial help.
Sweet Sundays at St. James:
Parishioners are invited for a social time after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle on the first Sunday of every month. The next Sweet Sunday is August 7.
Prayer for Healing and Harmony:
This opportunity is available on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. at the St. James the Apostle Pine Room. Sr. Anne Alderman, SSJ will be the facilitator. The format is a brief opening, a reflection, 25 minutes of silent prayer followed by an opportunity to share reflections that came during that time. Any questions? Phone Sr. Anne at 607–209–4206 or email [email protected].
Reading & Reflecting:
A time to gather to read and discuss a contemporary spiritual book will be available on Wednesday afternoons, 3:15–4:15 p.m., in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle Church. Sr. Anne Alderman, SSJ will be the facilitator. The book is Hope Against Darkness by Richard Rohr and John Feister.
St. James the Apostle–Feast Day:
The feast day of St. James is July 25 and he is the patron of our parish church in Trumansburg. He was born in Galilee, Palestine and was martyred in 44 A.D. in Jerusalem. His younger brother was St. John the Apostle. They are referred to as the “Sons of Zebedee” and the “Sons of Thunder”. He was one of the first four apostles called to accompany Jesus to initiate the Kingdom of God in this world.
Lakeside Day Retreat:
Branches Christian Rest and Renewal Centers, Inc. invites you for a day of rest and renewal at our Seneca Lake property:
- Tuesday, July 26, Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, facilitated by Nancy Potter and Donna Wieand, and
- Saturday, August 13, Suffering and Faith facilitated by Ann Kern.
For more information visit www.branchescenter.org or contact Donna Wieand at 716–901–4313 or [email protected].
Pilgrimage:
There is a Catholic pilgrimage to Fatima/Lourdes and Spain on October 24–November 5, 2022. Daily Mass at the Holy sites, all sightseeing, and most meals are included. Father Tom McNamara OFM Cap. will be the Spiritual Director. For more information or a flyer, call Mike Milano at 1–800–773–2660.
Artisans/Crafters & Rummage Sale:
This event will take place on July 30 at the Presbyterian Church, 69 E. Main St., Trumansburg, from 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Crafters will be under the tent in the church side yard. There is no fee to set up a table. Donations to the church are a personal choice. Please provide your own table. Contact Pam Postle at 607–387–5356 or [email protected] for more information.
Online Giving – WeShare:
WeShare, our online giving provider, has been upgraded. When you log in, using your current email address and password, you will see the new landing page. Improvements include:
- Ability to donate to multiple collections at once
- Improved process of updating your payment information
- Ability for more detailed receipts
- Ability to upload documents
- Easier Account Creation
If you have any questions, please contact Eileen Heptig at [email protected]
Taizé Prayer:
Taizé Prayer was developed by an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France, and has become popular around the world, especially with young people (although more mature people like it, too). It consists of readings and prayers interspersed with quiet, repetitive songs. The room is lighted with candles. A good way to quiet your soul and psyche after a busy day.
- When: Tuesday evenings in July and August at 7:00
- Where: St. James Pine Room, Trumansburg
- Facilitator: Sister Anne Alderman
- Suggested Donation: $5.00 (Benefits the Sisters of St. Joseph)
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 and for world peace, especially in Ukraine.
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.
