National Eucharistic Revival:
June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025National Eucharist Congress:
July 17-21 at the Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana“Revival is not something we do.
It’s God stirring up the hearts of his people.”
First Reading:
I will appoint shepherds for them who will shepherd them so that they need no longer fear and tremble; and none shall be missing, says the LORD. (Jer. 23:4)
Psalm:
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. (Ps. 23)
Second Reading:
In Christ Jesus you who once were far off have become near by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, he who made both one and broke down the dividing wall of enmity. (Eph. 2:13-14)
Gospel:
When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. (Mk. 10:34)
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 crowds continue to follow Jesus, and when he sees them, he cannot help but be filled with love for them. Let us take our cue from these devoted disciples of Mark’s Gospel, and never, ever stop seeking our Lord.
©LPi
Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:
Events:
Buildings & Grounds Committee Mtg.:
This Thursday, the B&G Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. at St. James.
Ice Cream Social – Sunday, July 28:
Our parish has three churches. The feast days of the churches are St. Francis Solanus, July 16, St. James the Apostle, July 25, and Holy Cross, September 14. In celebration of our churches feast days there will be an Ice Cream Social next Sunday, July 28 at the St. Fidelis Friary Boat House from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Come and enjoy hot dogs, ice cream sundaes, games, and fishing off the dock (bring your gear).
Feast Day:
Thursday, July 25, is the feast day of St. James the Apostle, the patron saint of our parish church in Trumansburg.
St. James, also called James, son of Zebedee, or James the Greater, (born, Galilee, Palestine—died 44 AD, Jerusalem), was one of the Twelve Apostles, distinguished as being in Jesus’s innermost circle and the only apostle whose martyrdom is recorded in the New Testament (Acts 12:2). James and his younger brother, St. John the Apostle, are designated Boanerges or “Sons of Thunder” ( Mark 3:17), perhaps because of their characteristic fiery zeal (Mark 9:38 and Luke 9:54).
With Saints Peter and Andrew, James and John were the first four disciples whom Jesus called (Mark 1:16–19). As a member of the inner circle, James witnessed the raising of Jairus’s daughter (Mark 5:37 and Luke 8:51), the Transfiguration (Mark 9:2), and Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:33 and Matthew 26:37). James was beheaded by order of King Herod Agrippa I of Judea; according to Spanish tradition, his body was taken to Santiago de Compostela, where his shrine attracts Christian pilgrims from all over the world.
Parish Property Gardening Opportunity:
Have an interest in gardening? If you’re interested in improving our parish properties, all are welcome to a meeting of the newly formed MMM Gardening Network on Thursday, August 8, 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus to discuss projects, big and small.
All parish properties are in need of love and care. Each church has plenty of weeding, pruning, and planting to go around. Areas include, but are not limited to, the garden behind the St. James Pine Room, the landscaping along the East side of St. Francis Solanus, and the beds and parking lot median at Holy Cross. This is a great opportunity to get outside and dig into projects that will benefit everyone.
Can’t make the meeting, but you’re interested? Contact Susan at the parish office (607) 294 0064 or [email protected].
Parish Census—Volunteers Needed:
The Diocesan offices of Stewardship and Information Technology have notified our parish that our parish census will take place in the months of June/July/August. The census objective is to gather accurate and up-to-date contact and household information for all registered and unregistered Catholics in the parish. The Offices of Stewardship and Information Technology will guide the parish in conducting the census. Currently, we ask for parishioner help to volunteer to help with this activity. Volunteers, please phone the parish office.
School Supplies Donations:
The First Baptist Church of Trumansburg is collecting school supplies. They will be open on Thursday, July 25th, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for drop-offs. School Supply List:
Crayola Crayons 24 pk., Composition Notebooks, Colored Pencils Glue Sticks, Cap Erasers, Paper Towels, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Reusable Water Bottles, Lined Paper with Margins, 2–Pocket Plastic Folders, Clorox Wipes, Pencils (Ticonderoga preferred), Hi-lighters, Dry-erase Markers, Tissues, 1.5” 3 Ring Binders, Headphones, Loose-leaf Lined Paper
The Church will be hosting a Back-to-School Community Block Party, on Friday, August 2nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The goal of this event is to provide a fun gathering for neighbors and community to get to know one another and to distribute school supplies to students who may need supplies.
Priesthood Vocation Awareness:
A series of nine short videos has been produced by the Catholic Courier. These profile the current ministries and the vocational journeys of several of the priests of our diocese. They have all been uploaded to YouTube, and links are available at catholiccourier.com/priestlife/.
Programs at St. James:
Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ facilitates these programs in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg. Questions? Contact Sister Anne at 607–209–4206 or email [email protected].
- Prayer for Healing and Harmony: On the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. A time of silent prayer providing an opportunity for personal reflection and healing.
- The Taizé Prayer: 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at 1:00 p.m. This consists of readings and prayers interspersed with quiet, repetitive songs.
- Book Study: Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m. The current book is Joyce Rupp: Essential Writings.
What can Catholics do to lessen polarization? The 2024 Diocesan Social Ministry Conference will take place Wednesday, July 24 from 10:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Retreat House, 5151 Foster Road, Canandaigua. The theme is “Following Jesus in a Polarized World.” The $30 registration fee includes lunch and materials. To register, contact: [email protected] or 607–734–9784 ext. 2135. Keynote speaker is Fr. Aaron Wessman, G.H.M., author of The Church’s Mission in a Polarized World. Workshops will be led by Braver Angels, the citizens’ organization uniting red and blue Americans in a working alliance to depolarize America.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word:
The Roman Catholic Church has provided an option for children when they attend Mass. After the opening prayer, children are dismissed with their adult leaders to the Annex to hear and reflect on the readings in age-appropriate formats. As time permits, children engage in activities reinforcing the message of the readings such as singing songs, coloring, or acting out a skit. Children will return to their families during the offertory procession.
All children are invited to participate in the Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 4:00 p.m. Mass on August 17 at St. Francis Solanus Church.
Donating to Your Parish:
Online giving by WeShare is safe, simple and convenient. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:
- Visit the parish website’s giving page: marymotherofmercy.com/giving
- Follow the directions under the “Donate Online” section.
- 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]
Be a Friend to Our Neighbors in Need:
Catholic Charities in Ithaca is seeking volunteers to commit to one 3-hour shift per week, Tuesday through Friday, to wait on customers and help sort donations at their free clothing closet. To sign up, contact [email protected] or 607-272-5062.
Victims Assistance:
Victims of sexual abuse should always report to the civil authorities. To receive help and guidance from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator: Deborah Housel 525-328-3228, ext. 1555 or by email to [email protected].
Prayer of St. Gertrude:
Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners every where, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.
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.
