Sixth Sunday of Easter Sunday ~ May 14, 2023

National Eucharistic Revival: June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025

First Reading:
When he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. (Acts 1:18)

Psalm:
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord. (Ps. 47)
Or
Alleluia.

Second Reading:
May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him. (Eph. 1:17)

Gospel:
Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.” (Mt. 28:18-19)

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:
Sometimes we look for God in all the wrong places. We are paralyzed with fear, with self-doubt, with despair. Let’s not forget the extraordinary miracles we have witnessed this Easter season. Let us bring the memory of this holy time with us into the rest of our year.
©LPi

Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:

 

 

 

 

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Events:

  • Food Pantries:
    • Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
    • 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 (May 23) 3:30–6:30 p.m., Methodist church [Note: New times with no morning distribution]
  • 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: St James
    • Every Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.
    • Every second and fourth Thursday (May 25), 7:30 p.m.
  • Taizé Prayer: Every first and third Thursday (May 18), 7:30 p.m., St. James
  • Book Study (A new book, Wisdom Distilled from the Daily by Joan Chittister, will be starting on May 17): Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., St. James
  • Diocesan Mission Sunday: May 20/21
  • Communion Service at St. James instead of morning Mass at St. Francis: May 22–25, 9:00 a.m.
  • Widow’s Brunch: June 2, 10:30 a.m., St. Francis Solanus
  • Adult Education Gathering: June 3, 5:00 p.m., St. Francis
  • Game Night: June 7, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Holy Cross

National Eucharistic Revival:
Christ Present in Bread and Wine. We believe that through the power of the Holy Spirit and the prayer of the Church, bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Christ. In the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the priest, praying with and for the people, makes the sacrifice of the cross real again by taking the bread and wine, asking God to bless it, then breaking the bread, and sharing it. Just as the apostles ate and drank at the Last Supper, we all eat and drink to be nourished to continue Christ’s saving work in the world. The Eucharistic Prayer is the center and heart of the whole Mass, and in it, the Church gives thanks to God for the whole work of salvation.

Community Dinner:
The Ovid Federated Church is sponsoring a free community dinner on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Mother’s Day:
Today we praise God for our mothers. Their continued loving service is rejoiced in and is an inspiration for us to imitate. We pray God to bless all mothers in our parish family and beyond. “Mothers enjoy the day dedicated to you. Rejoice in the expressions of love, reverence and gratitude that you receive this day.” For you this day we pray: “Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless the mothers of our parish that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord.”

Birthright of Ithaca Mothers’ Day Flower Sale:
Birthright of Ithaca is an organization that helps women in crisis or with unplanned pregnancies. We offer free and confidential services ranging from self-administered pregnancy tests, maternity and baby clothing, diapers and formula, referral services, counseling, and financial aid. Our flower sale this year will be held after all Masses during the weekend of May 13th and 14th. Please help us support families in need within our community. This year flowers will be sold for $2.00 per stem or $5.00 for 3 stems (cash only).

Ascension Thursday:
This Thursday, May 18th, is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, marking 40 days since the celebration of Jesus’s resurrection and victory over death. The Ascension is a holy day of obligation, that is Catholics are obliged to attend Mass unless gravely inconvenienced. The places and times of the Masses are: 9:00 a.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg and 6:00 p.m. at Holy Cross, Ovid.

Diocesan Missions Sunday:
For over fifty years, the Sisters of St. Joseph have labored in Brazil and the Sisters of Mercy in Chile. Next weekend, May 20 and 21, we call upon you to help with your prayers and sacrificial gift, so that they may continue to bring Christ into a world where darkness, despair and emptiness prevail.

Gathering for Presentations and Discussions:
The young and elderly, Catholic or not, are welcome to gather for Christian/Catholic presentations and discussions on Saturdays beginning on June 3rd after the 4:00 p.m. Mass in the St. Francis Solanus Church Annex. Food will be served. The topics and presentations will vary week by week and will be announced in advance. The presentation and topic for the June 3rd gathering will be a video on the Eucharist and open discussion on the Sunday Holy Trinity liturgy Sacred Scripture readings.

Capuchin Franciscan Provincial Chapter:
The Province of St. Mary of the Capuchin Franciscans, New York-New England, will hold its triennial Provincial Chapter beginning May 21-25 on Long Island. Fathers Bernard and Richard are required to attend and therefore will not be present in the parish at that time. Please pray for the success of their Chapter. During the week they are gone there will be no morning Mass at St. Francis. Instead a communion service will be offered at St. James each day at 9:00 a.m.

Widow’s Brunch:
On Friday, June 2, women who have lost their spouses 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. Phone or email the church office to do so.

Game Night:
The next parish Game Night is on June 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, Ovid. Invite a friend! All are welcome!

Parish Council Nominations:
Parishioners interested in being on the Parish Council can now nominate themselves or be nominated by other parishioners. The selection of new Parish Council members for a three -year term and the selection of three alternates for a one-year term will take place on Sunday, May 28. Newly selected members will attend the June 8 Parish Council meeting. The term of membership begins July 1. Paper ballots are available in the back of the churches or the ballot may be completed online from this link. Parishioners, please consider being a Council member or nominating a parishioner. 

New Adult Education Programs Survey:
The Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy is working to create new adult educational opportunities. To know what times and days work best for all, a short, four question survey regarding availability has been created. The link for this survey can be found here. Thank you.

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.

Donating to Your Parish:
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 at 2:00–3:00 p.m. and the 2nd & 4th Thursdays (May 25) at 7:30–8:30 p.m.
  • Read and Reflect: every Wednesday, 3:15–4:15 p.m. (A new book Wisdom Distilled from the Daily by Joan Chittister, will be starting on May 17.)
  • Taizé prayer: first and third Thursdays (May 18, ), 7:30–8:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please phone Sr. Anne at 607-209-4206 or email her at [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [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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