October 9, 2022 ~ Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading:
Naaman returned with his whole retinue to the man of God. On his arrival he stood before Elisha and said, “Now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel.” (2 Kgs. 5:15)

Psalm:
The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. (Ps. 98)

Second Reading:
If we have died with him we shall also live with him; if we persevere we shall also reign with him. (2 Tm. 2:11-12)

Gospel:
“Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” (Lk. 17:17-18)

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:
Expressing gratitude is a sign of a loving heart. When we have received a gracious gesture, the appreciation experienced forms a bond between the giver and receiver. This can only happen when abundance and kind gestures are seen as gifts and not something to which we are entitled. The power of gratitude is more profound when we realize all that we are and all we are given do not have a human source but are of God. Walking around believing that our glass is only half full leaves us always wanting more. We are never satisfied. We become nothing more than entitled pursuers of whatever we can get. Instead, the one who is eager to count their blessings and appreciate the wonder and beauty of the gift of life itself is at peace. Before they take another step or venture off on another journey, they bow in gratitude to the presence of God himself. They are most keenly aware that all would cease to be without God.
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Events:

  • Food Pantries:
    • Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
    • Food Truck: First Tuesday of the month (November 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 (October 10) 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.–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
  • Confirmation program: Saturdays, 5:00 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
  • Prayer for Healing and Harmony: James Pine Room
    • Every Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.
    • Thursdays; October 13 & 27; 7:30 p.m.
  • Spiritual Book Reading & Discussion: Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., St. James Pine Room
  • Sweet Sundays at St. James: October 2, 10:00 a.m., St. James the Apostle
  • Religious Education: October 8, 5:00 p.m., St. Francis
  • CROP Walk: October 9, 2:00, Presbyterian Church, Trumansburg
  • Taizé Prayer: October 13 & 27, 4:00 p.m., St. James

Collection Counters:
Our parish needs Sunday Collection Counters. Every parish is to have four teams and substitute counters. With many volunteers the need to count would be twelve times a year. Our parish is also in need of a “remote deposit person” who, by the computer, deposits checks directly into the bank. This person is needed every week for less than an hour. Please consider helping your parish in this ministry.

Cemetery Collection:
Annually, there is a second collection for the support of our cemeteries, St. James the Apostle Cemetery and Holy Cross Cemetery. This year the collection will be taken up on the November 6th weekend. The operating expenses for each cemetery override the ordinary income and therefore our cemeteries operate with an annual deficit. We are posting this Cemetery Collection announcement early to petition parishioners to please consider making a special financial gift to the cemeteries. Your help will be appreciated greatly.

CROP Walk and Ways to Donate:
(Communities Respond to Overcome Poverty)
The Walk will be held today (Sunday) beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, Trumansburg. Parishioners can make a donation to the CROP Walk at the time of the Walk or go on-line. The web address is: events.crophungerwalk.org. Type in the “search box”: St. James the Apostle Church, Trumansburg, NY. Click: Donate Now and follow the instructions. Thank you for your generosity.

Heat Pumps:
Heat pumps will be installed at St. Francis Solanus and St. James the Apostle Churches. They will provide heat in the winter (however, the boilers will continue to be in operation) and air conditioning in the summer. The heat pumps will be installed at St. Francis Solanus Church and up in running by the end of the October 17th week. They will be installed at St. James the Apostle Church and up and running by the end of the October 31st week. Switzer Services, Inc. will do the installation and maintenance of the heat pumps.

Community Christmas Project & Coat Distribution:
The Winter Coat Distribution will take place on October 15, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Ovid VFW, 7068 Rte. 96, Ovid. Seneca County residents may pick up coats for their children as well as submit applications for the Community Christmas Project. Applications for the Christmas Project will also be accepted at the Ovid Food Pantry on Mondays from September 26–October 31 and the Interlaken Food Pantry on Fridays from September 30–October 28. Proof of address and income are required. Contact Gerry Frank at [email protected] with any questions.

Trumansburg Food Pantry:
The Trumansburg Food Pantry is looking for folks to fill volunteer leadership roles. Help brainstorm and follow through with new ideas to combat food insecurity. Come train in 2023 and be ready to take the reins in 2024. Contact Carol Grove, Pantry Coordinator at 607–387–6128.

2022-2023 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA):
The Diocese is launching the 2022-2023 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA). The purpose and necessity for the CMA is unchanged after 40 years. We are responsible for continuing the Church’s mission through good times and bad – through prosperous times and lean times. People are still poor, hungry, in need of pastoral care, education and employment. The faithful are in need of ministry and a vibrant parish life. Our youth and young adults are yearning to learn and grow in their relationship with Christ. The Church and our Diocese are in need of trained and educated seminarians, deacons, and pastoral leaders to lead our Church into the future. We cannot close our eyes to these needs. Starting next weekend, we will have more information to share with you about this year’s appeal. The first mailing for the Appeal was sent out the week of September 15th. The given goal for our parish is $31,000.

40 Days for Life Speaker:
Former Planned Parenthood manager and director of outreach of 40 Days for Life, Ramona Trevino, will be speaking at the Ithaca prayer vigil on October 11 at 10:00 a.m. across from Planned Parenthood, 620 West Seneca St., Ithaca. For information about the Ithaca campaign, visit: www.40daysforlife.com/ithaca.

Catholic Men’s Conference:
The 2022 Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference is on October 15 from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Jude’s Church, 4100 Lyell Road, Rochester. The Conference will also be livestreamed. The theme of the Men’s Conference is Called and Sent. The featured speaker is Dave Nodar of ChristLife. Information is available: exultrochester.org. Mail in registrations are available in the sacristies of our Churches.

Healing Journey Class:
People experience life tragedies, and they can leave one paralyzed in depression and questioning their faith. A 29 week Healing Journey class will begin October 25 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Interlaken Reformed Church. Steve Messmer will lead the class. For more information phone: 607–882–1374. To register, phone the church office: 607–532–4321.

Online Giving – WeShare:
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 [email protected]

Opportunities for Prayer and Sharing – St. James Pine Room:

  • Prayer for Healing & Harmony: every Wednesday, 2:00–3:00 p.m., and the 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 p.m. (Oct. 13 & 27; Nov. 10; Dec. 8 & 22)
  • Read and Reflect: every Wednesday, 3:15–4:15 p.m. (Hope Against Darkness by Richard Rohr)
  • Taizé prayer: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 p.m. (Oct. 13 & 27; Nov. 10; Dec. 8 & 22)

Any questions? Phone Sr. Anne at 607-209-4206 or email [email protected].

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 and may they find hope in the Resurrection.

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