Third Sunday of Easter ~ April 15, 2018

Year of the Eucharist: June 18, 2017–June 3, 2018

First reading:
“The author of life you put to death, but God raised him from the dead; of this we are witnesses.” (Acts 3:15)

Psalm:
Lord, let your face shine on us. (Ps. 4)

Second reading:
He is expiation for our sins, and not for our sins only but for those of the whole world. (1 Jn. 2:2)

Gospel:
He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled. You are witnesses of these things.” (Lk. 24:44, 48)

Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the Week:
Why are you troubled? Life can easily get the best of us. Anxiety, worry, doubt, and uneasiness are just some of the things that can trouble our hearts. Often we are troubled about temporal things. Sometimes our faith troubles us and we wonder where God may be. If we allow Jesus to open our minds so we can understand the Scriptures and the significance of his passion, death, and resurrection, we can begin to trust that God’s plan includes something much more than the current concern of our minds. Jesus can then become a light of revelation who helps us keep our lives in perspective and persevere.

Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:
“Aspire not to have more, but to be more.” ~Oscar Romero

Upcoming Events:

• AA Meetings: St. Francis Solanus church, Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m.
• Food Pantries: Ovid Federated church on Mondays, 10:00 a.m. The food truck is available to everyone every other Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. (April 17 and May 1). The food pantry is at the Interlaken Reformed church on Fridays, 3:00–6:00 p.m. The Trumansburg food pantry is at the Methodist church every other Monday 1:00–2:00 p.m. and 5:30–6:00 p.m. (April 16 and April 30)
• Book Discussion: Becoming a Person of Mercy by Max Oliva S.J. at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesdays at St. James the Apostle
• Day Retreat: April 17 at Notre Dame Retreat House from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Visiting Day for Prospective Students: on April 18 at Notre Dame High School, Elmira
• Small-group Retreat: “33 Days to Morning Glory,” beginning April 24 through May 29, from 6:50–8:30 p.m., Holy Cross parish house
• Annual Diocesan Social Ministry Conference: on April 26 at the Notre Dame Retreat House in Canandaigua.
• Parish Dinner Dance: “Spring Fling” on April 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion in Trumansburg.
• Faith Formation Class: April 29, beginning with the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle.
• Civilian Response to Active Shooter Course: at the First Baptist Church in Trumansburg on April 30 at 6:30 p.m.
• Renewing Wedding Vows: Sunday, May 6, at 2:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart cathedral with Bishop Matano
• STEPS Sustainability Forum: May 15, in the South Seneca Elementary School cafeteria from 6:15 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Special Thanks:
The Easter Triduum liturgical services (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday) were most beautiful due to the Liturgical Planning Committee, church decorators, ushers, musicians, choir, cantors, altar servers, lectors, extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, and to those who scheduled the ministers for each liturgy. The parish is indebted to you all for the time and energy given. “Thanks” also to all who came to participate in these unique liturgical celebrations—your participation was inspirational. You are all a blessing to our parish. May God reward you many times over for the great service given to the parish.

Glove House:
Kathleen Carney is a home finder/caseworker for foster care and adoptive parents with Glove House, Inc. in Waterloo, NY. Their mission to find good people who are willing and able to take care of children who are in need. Ms. Carney will be speaking in area churches to provide insight and information regarding this crucial need in our community. At the end of the Masses next weekend, Ms. Carney will give a brief presentation on the need for foster/adoptive parents.

Food Pantry Volunteers Needed:
Trumansburg Food Pantry relies on help from our parish during the months of April and May (April 16 and 30, and May 14 and 28). There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule of St. James church. Please consider helping during this limited time when the food pantry relies on our parish for volunteers.

Parish Dinner Dance:
Please make plans to attend the parish dinner dance, “Spring Fling,” scheduled for Saturday evening, April 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion in Trumansburg. Music will be provided by the Tarps. Cost: adults are $25.00 and children under the age of ten are free. At the “Spring Fling” dinner dance our parish will express gratitude to the following people for the many years they have contributed and shared their musical talent at parish liturgies: Ronnie Fairclough, Patricia Guinan, Sandy Huhn, and Teresa Kenney. We will also recognize Lena Douglas (deceased) for her fifty years as sacristan at St. James the Apostle. Tickets can be purchased after each weekend Mass and at the Parish Office.

Faith Formation Class:
For parish students in grades 1–7, faith formation classes will be held on Sunday, April 29, beginning with the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle church.

Second Collections:
Beginning the weekend of April 29 the second collections will be taken up following the first collection. An announcement of the second collection will take place at the end of the general intercessions (prayer of the faithful).

Church Cleaners for St. Francis Solanus:
A request is going out for willing and able volunteers to help clean the church. A sign-up sheet has been placed in the foyer of the church together with a job description. Please help.

Food Pantry Opportunity:
The Trumansburg Food Pantry is looking for a volunteer evening site manager. The evening distribution runs from 5:15–6:00 p.m. The site manager should plan to be at the Trumansburg United Methodist Church (TUMC) from approximately 4:50–6:15 p.m. every other Monday evening. Duties include putting out the cold products; assigning the volunteers their places; answering volunteer questions; greeting clients; restocking foods; assisting volunteers in teardown/putting food away; making sure signs are brought in from the outside; breaking down/recycling the empty boxes off site; and making sure chairs and tables are put away, and all doors to the church are locked. If you haven’t been involved with the Food Pantry, training will be provided. Thank you for considering this important volunteer role in our community. If you are interested in this position, please contact Anne Haus at: [email protected], or 607-387-5384.

2017–2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA):
Our given parish goal is $30,549. As of April 6, 135 households in our parish have pledged $28,848, which represents 94.43 % of the goal. A “thank you” to all who have supported this necessary diocesan appeal that benefits our parish in many ways. If you have not made a pledge, there are pledge envelopes in the foyer of the churches. Please help us reach our goal.

Celebrate Easter Season:
There is a day retreat on “How Much Does God Love You?” at Notre Dame Retreat House (5151 Foster Rd., Canandaigua) on April 17 from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. This will be presented by Fr. Frank Jones, C.Ss.R., rector/director of Notre Dame Retreat House. The day includes morning coffee, conference, lunch, reconciliation, and Mass. There is a $25.00 fee. Please call 585-394-5700 or email: [email protected] to register.

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.” (Church Law #920) In reference to this law the Easter season is considered from the First Sunday of Lent until Trinity Sunday (this year May 27).

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events:
Civilians who find themselves in an active shooter event must be prepared to take immediate action to save their own lives before law enforcement arrives. A nationally recognized course is being offered to civilians to equip people with response strategies to save lives and mitigate the effects of these horrific incidences. The course, sponsored by the Trumansburg Area Churches (TAC), will be given at the First Baptist Church in Trumansburg on Monday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. and will be led by Lt. Schell of the Seneca County sheriff’s office. This course is generally completed in approximately three hours. Everyone is invited.

Visiting Day for Prospective Students:
Curious to find out what Notre Dame High School has to offer your student in grades 7–12? “Visiting Day for Prospective Students” is on Wednesday, April 18, at Notre Dame High School, 1400 Maple Avenue, Elmira. Group tours will be offered between 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Prospective families will have the opportunity to learn about academic offerings, the performing and visual arts programs, the school’s co-curricular activities, and its athletic programs. Space is limited and registration for the tour is required. To reserve your spot, please call 607-734-2267.

Diocesan Social Ministry Conference:
Catholic Charities invites all parishioners to the annual diocesan social ministry conference. For this year of the Eucharist, the conference theme is “The Eucharist Commits Us to Our Neighbors in Need.” Join us on Thursday, April 26, starting with Mass at 11:00 a.m., lunch and program from noon until 5:00 p.m., at the Notre Dame Retreat House in Canandaigua. Workshops and discussions on current social concerns will include the opioid crisis, refugees and immigrants, life issues, and anti-hunger advocacy, plus social ministry success stories from parishes in the Diocese of Rochester. $20 registration fee includes lunch and materials. Carpooling from Tompkins County is available. To register, contact Laurie at 607-272-5062 ext. 12 or [email protected]. Registration deadline is Friday, April 20.

Free Family Movie Night:
Catholic Daughters from Geneva, Waterloo, and Seneca Falls will sponsor free movies once a month. Their new project will begin April 13 at the Ministry Center, 35 Center St. in Waterloo with the movie, The Lorax, to celebrate April’s Earth Day. The movie will begin at 7:00 p.m. and free popcorn will be available. Children will need a towel or small rug so they can watch while sitting on the floor and at least one adult must stay with their family. For more information contact 315-539-8006 or [email protected].

STEPS in Seneca County:
Seneca Towns Engaging People for Solutions (STEPS) is a neighborhood health improvement initiative of the S2AY Rural Health Network funded by the Greater Rochester Health Foundation. The residents of the four South Seneca towns of Covert, Lodi, Ovid, and Romulus determine STEPS’s focused projects. Everyone is welcome to join in to encourage that every individual in our community reach high levels of social, economic, and personal health. A STEPS sustainability forum, “Exploring Community Well-being Now and for Our Future,” to which all are invited, is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, at the South Seneca Elementary School cafeteria in Interlaken, from 6:15 p.m.–8:30 p.m. The topics will include: “Where We Are,” “Assets and Vulnerabilities,” “Farms and Gardens,” “Lakes and Wildlife,” “Village,” “Towns,” and “Citizen Role.” Supper and childcare is provided. Supper is 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. with childcare beginning at 6:00 p.m. Register today at www:senecacountycce.org or phone 607 403 0069.

Diocese of Rochester Permanent Diaconate:
The deacon is a man of faith, called from the community that already recognizes his dedication to service. He makes a lifetime commitment to serving the People of God by proclaiming the Word, assisting and presiding at liturgies, and ministering in the areas of charity and social justice. The diocese is inviting interested men who may wish to explore a possible call to ordained ministry as a permanent deacon, to first speak with their pastor for an initial conversation. For additional information they may also contact Deacon Edward Giblin, director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate at [email protected]. A potential candidate must be at least 35 years old and no older than 62 at the time of ordination after a five (5) year period of formation. He must be in good health, emotionally mature, have stable relationships, and have the wholehearted support of his wife (if married) and family to enter the phase of inquiry. The parish community is asked as well to invite from among its members men who exhibit strong faith and a spirit of service and encourage them to consider a possible vocation to the permanent diaconate.

Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester:
The sisters have a prayer ministry and throughout 2018 Sister Anne Marie Burns will be praying for our parish and parishioners. Such an act of love offers us the opportunity to keep Sr. Anne Marie and the Sisters of St. Joseph in our prayers.

Pregnancy Care Center of the Finger Lakes:
Pregnancy Care Center of the Finger Lakes, located at 551 Exchange St. in Geneva, is offering a “Forgiven and Set Free” post abortive ten-week session beginning October 4 until December 13. There is no cost involved. “If you regret your abortion, you are not alone. Let us help you learn to forgive yourself. Pleased join us for this healing ministry program.” For more information phone 315 789 0708.

Toiletries and Hygiene Products:
There is a basket in the vestibule of St. James church for donations of toiletries. The request comes from Catholic Charities which is in need of items like shampoo, toothpaste, diapers etc. The items will be transferred to the Catholic Charities office in Ithaca.

The Seneca County Transportation Corps:
This organization provides rides for residents of Seneca County to medical and dental appointments and other health-related destinations. If you need a ride phone 315–333–2179 or email [email protected].

Cancer Services Program:
The program is available for residents of Cortland and Tompkins Counties. It provides free cancer screenings (breast, cervical, and colorectal) to women from ages 40–64 and for men ages 50–64, who are uninsured or have health insurance that does not cover these screenings, and who meet income eligibility requirements. These services are provided in local health centers, doctors’ offices, and hospitals. For further information: 607-758-5523 or 1-866-442-2262

Ministry Schedule for St. James the Apostle

April 15, 9:00 a.m. (third Sunday):
Lectors: Barbara Willers and Nancy Olszewski
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Tom and Beth Duff, Debbie Short

April 22, 9:00 a.m. (fourth Sunday):
Lectors: Tim Davis and Lynne Stager
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Joan Hogan, Tim O’Boyle, Cathy DelSignore

Ministry schedule for Holy Cross

April 2018: