National Eucharistic Revival: June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025
Parish Eucharistic Revival: June 11, 2023–June 2024
First Reading:
“This is why you must now know, and fix in your heart, that the LORD is God in the heavens above and on earth below, and that there is no other.” (Dt. 4:39)
Psalm:
Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own. (Ps. 33)
Second Reading:
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a Spirit of adoption, through whom we cry, “Abba, Father!” (Rom. 8:15)
Gospel:
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” (Mt. 28:19)
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:
We are children of God, and as His children God shares with us a magnificent inheritance: suffering that becomes glory, fear that becomes strength, death that becomes life. With this mighty gift in our hearts, let us go confidently into the world.
©LPi
Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:
Events:
2023-2024 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA):
This year’s Appeal ends on May 31st. We lack $1,273 to reach our given goal of $31,000. If you have not made a pledge, please do it before Friday of this week. Every parish household’s participation is primary, what is pledged is secondary.
Corpus Christi Procession and Dish to Pass Supper:
June 2nd is the feast day of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Our parish is having a Corpus Christi procession in keeping with the Church’s sacred tradition throughout the world.
The procession will take place Saturday, June 1, following the 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Francis Solanus Church, Interlaken. Weather permitting, the procession will go outside. The procession will include three benedictions of the Blessed Sacrament with the singing of Eucharistic hymns and teachings of Jesus read from the Gospels.
A dish to pass social will follow in the St. Francis Solanus Annex. Please make this spiritual and social event your weekend Mass attendance.
Monthly Cemetery Collection Next Weekend:
Please note that the monetary donation to the cemetery can be specified either for St. James the Apostle or the Holy Cross cemetery. When the monetary donation is not specified, your donation is divided between the two cemeteries. Thank you for your help.
Eucharistic Holy Hour – Encounter Night: 
Spend time with Jesus in the Eucharist. Encounter nights create the opportunity for a personal encounter with Our Lord. They are monthly opportunities to experience a powerful form of worship as a parish. The next Encounter Night is next Thursday, June 6, 6:30–7:30 p.m. St. Francis Solanus Church, Interlaken. For many in the parish it will mean making the sacrifice to travel.
Faith Understood:
Sunday, June 9th at Holy Cross Church at 12 Noon, come and hear Paul Zucarelli, a national Catholic speaker and author. Paul Zucarellli had nine cardiac arrests and was dead for two hours. Through intercessory prayer, Paul survived with no brain damage, and now lives to testify his witness about heaven and Christ’s deep love for us. Paul and his wife, Beth, reside in Phoenix. AZ. They are both former Buffalonians. Paul graduated from Canisius College and Beth from Sacred Heart Academy. Learn more about Paul and Beth at Faithunderstood.org.
Jesus and the Eucharist Study:
The final opportunities to attend the Jesus and the Eucharist Study are June 1 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus and June 2 at 1:00 p.m. at St. James the Apostle. These are both Session 7
Sweet Sunday:
The parish social after the 9:00 a.m. Mass on the first Sunday of every month will not take place June 2nd because a parish social – a dish to pass – will be held on June 1st at St. Francis Solanus Church following the 4:00 p.m. Mass and the Corpus Christi Procession.
Personal Care Products Collection:
During the month of June, we are asking all parishioners for the clients of our local food pantries. While many personal care items are donated to the food pantries throughout the year, during this month of June, additional attention is being paid to these items as being needed on a constant basis; these items are not covered by SNAP / Food Stamps. Personal care products that are needed include soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body soap or washes, shaving soap, razors, deodorants, etc. This special collection will be held only during the month of June, ending Sunday, June 30. All items collected in our parish’s churches will go the local food pantry in that village.
Parish Council – New Members:
Last Sunday, Pentecost Sunday, at the conclusion of the 10:30 a.m Mass, the following nominees’ names were drawn from a basket to be new members of the Parish Council. For a three-year term: William Carroll, Cheryl Hine, Tim Houseknecht, and Adele Jay. For a one-year term as an alternate: Patricia Dickerson, Eddie Koh, and Barbara Willers. Twenty-eight parishioners were nominated. Ten accepted the nomination. Seven were needed to fill vacant seats. The parish thanks all who nominated themselves or others. Thanks to all the nominees for considering the invitation. Thanks also to Liz Coats for contacting the nominees.
Be a Friend to Our Neighbors in Need:
Volunteer with Catholic Charities 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 Andrea.Gaul@dor.org or 607-272-5062.
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.
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 eileen.heptig@dor.org.
Eucharist Congress:
The signature event of the National Eucharistic Revival is the National Eucharist Congress that will take place July 17-24 at the Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana. For information and registration go to: hello@eucharisticcongress.org.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage:
Four pilgrimages will begin this month beginning from four different parts of the country and conclude in Indianapolis, Indiana for the beginning of the National Eucharist Congress, July 17th. The four routes will cover more than 6,000 miles and pass through nearly 70 dioceses. For more information about this historical event go to: hello@eucharisticcongress.org
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 victimsassistance@dor.org.
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.
