National Eucharistic Revival: June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025
First Reading:
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim. (Acts 2:4)
Psalm:
Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. (Ps. 104)
Or
Alleluia.
Second Reading:
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit. (2 Cor. 12:13)
Gospel:
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (Jn. 20:21-22)
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:
The disciples at Pentecost were given the grace to speak in the tongues of many nations. When we engage with those who do not believe, who disagree with us, are we speaking the right language? We have to use the words they are able to understand—not just the words we want to say.
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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. (CLOSED May 29)
- Food Truck: First Tuesday of the month (June 6), 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 5) 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
- Taize Prayer: June 1 & 15, 7:30 p.m., St. James the Apostle
- Pentecost Brunch: May 28, 11:30 a.m., Holy Cross
- Widow’s Brunch: June 2, 10:30 a.m., St. Francis Solanus
- Supper and Spirituality: June 3, 5:00 p.m., St. Francis
- Sweet Sunday: June 4, 10:00 a.m., St. James the Apostle
- Game Night: June 7, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Holy Cross
- Parish Council Meeting: June 8, 7:00 p.m., St. Fidelis Friary
Finance Council Report:
The Finance Council met on May 12, 2023, to review the fiscal year third quarter report ending March 31, 2023. The parish operating revenue amounted to $170,174; the operating expenses amounted to $194,718. The net operating revenue was a deficit of $24,544. The deficit was largely due to ordinary building repairs and maintenance for the parish and cemeteries. Money was taken from the parish savings account to cover the deficit. Regarding the heat pumps capital improvement for St. James the Apostle and St. Francis Solanus churches, the total cost was $63,907. Donations for the heat pumps amounted to $20,000 and NYSEG gave a rebate amounting to $18,665. The cost for this capital improvement was $25,242 also paid for from the parish savings account. Heat pumps are energy efficient and have and will continue to cut greatly the cost for heating fuel in the winter and will provide AC in the summer.
Parish Council New Membership:
Today, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass, the names of nominees will be drawn to be members of the Parish Council. Several nominees will be members and an additional three will be selected as alternates. We thank all who were nominated, those able and unable to accept, who considered this parish ministry.
Read & Reflect Book Study:
The Read and Reflect group has started a new book: Wisdom Distilled from the Daily by Joan Chittister. This group meets on Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg. Contact Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ at a.alder1980@gmail.com for more information.
Pentecost Sunday:
Today is Pentecost Sunday, the end of the Easter Season and the celebration of the followers of Jesus being gifted with the Holy Spirit. In keeping with the liturgical color of the day, everyone is invited to wear red articles of clothing when coming to Mass.
Pentecost Brunch:
Following the 10:30 a.m. Mass there will be a dish-to-pass Pentecost brunch at the Holy Cross Church Rectory, Ovid. Everyone is welcome to this grand parish event.
Widow’s Brunch:
This coming Friday June, June 2nd, women who have lost their spouse are invited to a brunch at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus Church, Interlaken. This is a social function to allow women who have experienced this loss to connect with one another. An RSVP is helpful for planning purposes and has been extended to Monday, May 29th. Phone or email the church office.
Supper and Spirituality—Beginning June 3:
This coming Saturday, June 3rd, at 5:00 p.m. the parish will begin for the young and elderly, Catholic or not, a supper with Christian/Catholic presentations and discussions. This coming week the supper will be ham and scalloped potatoes and the topics will be a “The Dignity of the Baptized” and a quick review of the Scripture readings for Trinity Sunday. Future presentations will be determined by what concerns arise from the participants. All are invited to attend whenever it is convenient to do so.
Sweet Sunday at St. James—June 4:
Next Sunday, and the first Sunday of every month, parishioners are invited to stay after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle for a social time.
Game Night—June 7:
The next parish Game Night is June 7, 6:30 p.m., at Holy Cross Church, Ovid. Invite a friend! All are welcome!
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.
Opportunities for Parish Ministry:
Our parish has a constant need for parishioner involvement such as ushers, collection counters, altar servers, church decorators, lectors, etc. Please do not hesitate to volunteer for a ministry where you see a need and a liking for that service.
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.
Scheduling for New Adult Education Programs:
Please consider taking a short survey regarding your availability so that new programs and events can be most conveniently scheduled. Thank you.
Statewide Eucharistic Congress:
A statewide Eucharistic Congress will take place on October 20–22, 2023 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in Auriesville, NY. The Eucharistic Congress is part of a national effort to reinvigorate devotion to the Eucharist. The bishops of NYS have launched an easy-to-use website, nyseucharisticcongress.org, to provide comprehensive information and updates for the historic three-day event looking forward to welcoming upwards to 10,000 people. Posters regarding the event are in the foyer of the Church.
Ignatian Spirituality Day Retreat:
Branches Christian Rest and Renewal Center is sponsoring a one day retreat themed, Finding Grace in the Ordinary on June 19 from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. To register: email branches1515@live.com or phone 716–901–4313.
Red Cross Blood Drive:
There is a blood drive on Saturday, June 3rd, from 7:30–11:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 69 East Main Street, Trumansburg. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
Alzheimer’s Association Education Program:
“Understanding Dementia, Related Behaviors” will take place on June 7 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, Ovid. To register please phone 800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/CRF.
Donating to Your Parish:
Online giving by WeShare is safe, simple and convenient. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:
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- Visit the parish website’s giving page: marymotherofmercy.com/giving
- Follow the directions under the “Donate Online” section.
- Set up your donation or payment.
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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.
Alzheimer’s Association Education Program:
The Program is sponsoring a topic “Understanding Dementia, Related Behaviors” on June 7 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, Ovid. To register please phone 800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/CRF.
Easter Duty:
All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year. The precept must be fulfilled during the Easter season unless it is fulfilled for a just cause at some other time during the year. In reference to this law the Easter season is considered from the First Sunday of Lent until Trinity Sunday (this year June 4). (Church Law #920)
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.
