Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ July 1, 2018

First reading:
For God formed man to be imperishable; the image of his own nature he made him. (Wis. 2:23)

Psalm:
I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me. (Ps. 30)

Second reading:
For you know the gracious act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. (2 Cor. 8:9)

Gospel:
He took the child by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!” The girl, a child of twelve, arose immediately and walked around. At that they were utterly astounded. (Mk. 5:41-42)

Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the Week:
God does not rejoice in our demise or our destruction. Rather, He made us in His image and desires that we have life. He also desires that we be healed and know His loving touch. There is great power in an embrace. The touch of another can heal wounds and restore life. There is also power in faith. Faith can turn us toward the truth and turn us toward God. God can profoundly change how we see Him, ourselves, and one another. God desires that we turn toward Him and be healed of all that wounds and binds us so that we can be free and enjoy the fullness life. Reach out and share your faith with someone this week so that they can receive God’s life-changing embrace.

Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:

Upcoming Events:

• AA Meetings: St. Francis Solanus church, Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m.
• Food Pantries: There is a food pantry at the Ovid Federated church on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. The food truck is available to everyone every other Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. (July 10 and July 24). A 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. (July 9 and July 23)
• Fr. Bernard is Available: Every Friday at 6:30 p.m. in St. Francis Solanus church, Interlaken, no appointment needed.
• Retreat Day: July 17 at Notre Dame Retreat House on “Talking with God: Insights from St. Alphonsus de Liguori”
• Bishop’s Dinner for College/High School Students: Wednesday, August 1.
• Summer Religious Education: from Monday, August 13, through Friday, August 17, at the St. Fidelis Friary boathouse. Each day will begin at 8:30 a.m. and last until 3:30 p.m.

Funeral:
Joseph A. Meskill died on June 21, 2018, at the age of ninety-two. A funeral Mass was celebrated on June 26 at St. James the Apostle church.

Baptism:
An infant, Brook Reynolds, will be baptized next Sunday, July 6, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross church.

Parish Council:
A parish council meeting was held on June 21 at the parish center. At the conclusion of the business portion of the meeting an executive committee was elected for the coming year and members and alternates were appointed to the council’s standing committees. The executive committee includes Barbara Willers as chair, Gerald Frank as vice chair, and Kathleen Rourke as secretary. The word committee includes: Andrew Morpurgo (chair), Timothy Davis, and Laurenda Denmark. Worship committee members are: Thomas Duff (chair), Jacqueline Leidenforst, and Jessica Portillo. The witness committee includes: Michelle Humulock (chair), Richard Pell, and Leo Kawczenski. Fellowship committee members are: Janice McLaughlin (chair), Susan Guydosh, Scott Hamula, Norman Hummel, and Nancy McGourty. At the meeting an expression of gratitude was conveyed to members and alternates whose terms expired. We are indebted to: Cathy Millspaugh (who was chair for the past two years), Donna Brandow, Shirley Cleere, Charlotte Huyler, Pam Jasikoff, Lydia Kurkchi, and Jeanie Wiggins. Our prayer is that the Lord will reward them for their generosity in serving on the council and for their ministry to our parish.

Save Time and Donate Online:
Online Giving is now available for parishioners via WeShare, an easy and convenient way to save time and support the church. Donating is simple, safe, and completely secure. With WeShare, you can set up a recurring weekly or monthly transaction using your checking, savings, or credit card account. You can decide how much to give to any collection and make changes at any time, day or night. Plus, you can leave your checkbook at home on Sundays. Parishioners who have registered an email with the parish will soon receive a welcome email from [email protected] with the subject line: “Welcome to The Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy-Interlaken, NY on WeShare.” General login information and a temporary password will be included in this email. You may also visit https://marymotherofmercy.weshareonline.org/ directly. Your registration with WeShare will occur as you make your first donation. If you have any questions or concerns about the program or would like help setting up your account, please email the parish business manager, Eileen Heptig, at [email protected]. “Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” Luke 6:38

St. James the Apostle Food Donations:
Next Sunday, and every second Sunday of the month, please bring a non-perishable food item to church and place it on the table in the front of the church at the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Monetary gifts are also welcome.

Letter of Gratitude:
Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, in a letter to the parish dated June 18, wrote: “I write to express my most sincere gratitude to … the very dedicated parishioners for exceeding the assigned goal in contributions and pledges for the 2017–2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal. The very significant donation … is a great help to the Annual Fund and such generosity must never be taken for granted.”

The Church in Central and Eastern Europe:
Next week, we will take up the collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This collection supports the Church in over twenty-five countries that are still struggling to recover in the aftermath of communist rule. Funds from this collection support pastoral care, catechesis, building renovations, and seminary formation. Your support restores the Church and builds the future in this region. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection next week. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/ccee.

Talking with God:
There will be a day retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House (5151 Foster Rd., Canandaigua, NY) on July 17. The theme is “Talking with God: Insights from St. Alphonsus de Liguori,” and is being presented by Fr. Dennis Bill, C.Ss.R., and five Redemptorists seminarians who are making their final vows. Come and learn about St. Alphonsus, the founder of the Redemptorist order of priests and brothers, and his approach to prayer. There is a $25 fee. Please call 585-394-5700 or email: [email protected] to register. The day will begin at 9:00 a.m. with morning coffee and end with reconciliation and Mass.

Priesthood Vocations:
The Diocese of Rochester’s biggest vocation event of the year is the Bishop’s dinner for college/high school students. It will be held on Wednesday, August 1, at a time and place to be determined. See Fr. Bernard if you are interested in attending.

A Request:
Tony Magliano, our guest speaker on May 20, writes an internationally syndicated social justice and peace column that is published in numerous diocesan papers throughout the U.S and beyond. Our own diocesan newspaper, the Catholic Courier, doesn’t publish it. Mr. Magliano has requested that parishioners contact the Courier’s assistant editor, Ms. Jennifer Ficcaglia, at [email protected], and ask her to regularly publish his columns. Thanks!

Daily Meditations:
The Center for Action and Contemplation, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers daily material for prayerful reflection. Go to [email protected].

Seneca County Transportation Corps:
The Seneca County Transportation Corps 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].

Trip to Italy in 2019:
St. Catherine of Siena Church in Ithaca is hosting a trip to Assisi, Siena, and Rome, Italy. A flier with full details will be available at the end of July at St. Catherine’s website: www.stcathofsiena.org. If interested in the trip please email Ann Marie at [email protected] to be put on the priority list to receive additional information as soon as it becomes available.

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.

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.

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.

Ministry Schedule for St. James the Apostle

July 1, 9:00 a.m. (first Sunday):
Lectors: Lynne Stager and Barbara Willers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Joan Hogan, Patty Messmer, Mark Scibilia-Carver

June 8, 9:00 a.m. (second Sunday):
Lectors: Beth Duff and Tim Davis
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Tom Duff, Joan Hogan, Tim O’Boyle

Ministry Schedule for St. Francis Solanus Church

5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturdays