First Reading:
Who can know God’s counsel, or who can conceive what the LORD intends? (Wis. 9:13)
Psalm:
In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge. (Ps. 90)
Second Reading:
Perhaps this is why he was away from you for a while, that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave, a brother. (Philemon 9:15-16)
Gospel:
“Anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.” (Lk. 14:33)
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:
“Stand up straight and don’t slouch!” Many a child has heard these words bellowed from their mother’s lips. We need the perspective of others to help us understand when we are not walking as straight as we could be. God sends us the Holy Spirit to correct and guide us so that our paths through life can be straight. Without this assistance, how we see and understand ourselves and the world around us is incomplete. We will also lack the virtue of fortitude. It takes courage to listen to the Holy Spirit and devote ourselves to the task of discipleship. We have to put aside things that the world says are necessary and follow a path placed before us by Jesus Christ. Jesus is asking us to follow him. We must consider what we have to do to be free enough to do so. God needs us to show the world a complete picture of what life is meant to be, correct its vision and tell it to stand up straight!
©LPi
Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:
St. Teresa’s feast day is Sept. 5
©LPi
Events:
- Food Pantries:
- Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
- Food Truck: First Tuesday of the month (September 5), 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 (September 12) 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
- Prayer for Healing and Harmony: Every Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.; Thursdays, September 8 & 22, at 7:30 p.m.; St. James Pine Room
- Spiritual Book Reading & Discussion: Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., St. James Pine Room
- Taizé Prayer: September 8, 4:00 p.m., St. James
- Parish Council: September 8, 7:00 p.m., St. Francis
- Confirmation program: September 10, 5:00 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
- Parish Picnic: September 11, 1:00 p.m., St. Fidelis Friary
Parish Picnic / Parish Feast Day Celebration:
Next Sunday, September 11th at St. Fidelis Friary’s front lawn beginning at 1:00 p.m. will be the celebration of our parish feast day, Mary, Mother of Mercy with a picnic. The picnic will take place under a tent. Pulled pork on a roll will be supplied by the parish. Please bring a dish to pass. Lemonade, iced tea and water will be available. One game is planned for all the attendees’ participation. Parishioners are invited to bring a dessert and the most popular dessert will be proclaimed. We need people to oversee the parking of cars, the beverage area, the garbage and the immediate cleaning. Please phone the parish office to volunteer to help. Thanks.
Sweet Sundays at St. James the Apostle:
On the first Sunday of the month a social gathering is held in the St. James the Apostle Church Pine Room after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. However, this Sunday, September 4, is Labor Day weekend, and the social is cancelled. The socials will resume on October 2nd.
Capuchin Franciscan Events:
Perpetual Profession: Bro. Francisco Serrano, OFM Cap, Saturday, August 27, 2022. The event took place where Br. Francisco is assigned – St. Michael’s Church, 225 Jerome Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207.
50th Anniversary as a Capuchin Franciscan: Fr. John Tokaz, OFM Cap, Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Jamaica Plain, MA. Fr. John is presently the Pastor of St. Peter’s Church, 134 Convent Av., Rutland, VT 05701.
Parish Council Meeting:
The Parish Council, members and alternates, will meet on this Thursday, September 8th at 7:00 p.m. at the Parish Center, St. Francis Solanus Church, Interlaken.
Finance Council:
The Finance Council met with the Reginal Finance Director, Rebecca Pizzirusso, and Parish Business Manager, Eileen Heptig to review the 2021-2022 fiscal year financial report. The fiscal year ended, June 30, 2022. A complete report to the parish will be forthcoming. Regarding the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures, the year’s revenues amounted to $240,276.55 and the expenditures amounted to $227,396.22 ending with a net operating revenue of $12,880.33. Thank you all for your financial support and for an outstanding donation to the parish of $10,000. All financial gifts are a blessing and help to keep the parish solvent.
Sacrament of Confirmation Program:
Students in the eighth grade and above are eligible to prepare for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. In the Diocese of Rochester, it is a two-year program. Classes will begin this Saturday, September 10th at 5:00 p.m. at the Parish Center, St. Francis Solanus Church, Interlaken. Registration forms have been mailed to possible candidates. Forms can be returned to the parish office or at the time of the first gathering of youth. Parishioners please alert families of that age group and invite and encourage them to participate in the gathering and program.
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.
Prayer for Healing and Harmony:
This opportunity is available every Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. and the second and fourth Thursdays of the month (September 8 & 22) at 7:30 p.m. at St. James the Apostle. 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].
Forty Days for Life:
The 40 Days for Life Campaign has been praying at Planned Parenthood, 620 W. Seneca St. Ithaca every Friday morning from 8:30–11:00 a.m. More volunteers are welcome to hopefully cover the whole day. If you are interested or would like more information, contact Becky at [email protected] or phone Carol or Roy at 607–277–3843/607–592–0557.
Lakeside Day Retreat:
Branches Christian Rest and Renewal Centers, Inc. invites you for a day of rest and renewal at our Seneca Lake property. On Monday, September 19, “Divine Mercy is Really Present” will be facilitated by Rev. Matt Nycz with Mass at 3:30 p.m. For more information visit branchescenter.org or contact Donna Wieand at 716–901–4313 or [email protected].
Eucharist, God’s Gift to His People:
Notre Dame Retreat House Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-394-5700 or [email protected] is sponsoring retreat weekends to learn the “Eucharist, God’s Gift to His People” to learn the importance of the Eucharist and why it is a gift and the action that should inspire everyday living. Notre Dame Retreat House Team will offer thoughts on the different aspects of the Mass such as Mass and its History; Mass as a Meal; Mass as Thanksgiving and Mass as Mission. There are six weekends this Fall . . . We are limiting each to 50. Early registration suggested! Visit our website: notredameretreat.org for more details and weekend date options. A Ministry of the Redemptorist Priest & Brothers
Catholic Campaign for Human Development:
On Sept. 17/18, we’ll be taking up a collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic bishops. Here in our Diocese, two life-changing community organizations have been approved for major CCHD national grants. They are City Roots Land Trust, made up of low-income people becoming homeowners in inner city Rochester, and Alianza Agricola, a farmworker organization. Your support of CCHD helps people to address the root causes of poverty and reclaim their human dignity.
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: Usually the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 4:00 p.m. This month it will be only on September 8. Upcoming dates are October 13 & 27; Nov. 10; Dec 8 & 22 (the 3rd Thursday).
- 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 and may they find hope in the Resurrection.
