National Eucharistic Revival: June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025
Parish Eucharistic Revival: June 11, 2023–June 2024
First Reading:
“I know that Elisha is a holy man of God. Since he visits us often, let us arrange a little room on the roof and furnish it for him with a bed, table, chair, and lamp, so that when he comes to us he can stay there.” (2 Kgs. 4:9-10)
Psalm:
For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. (Ps. 89)
Second Reading:
Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life. (Rom. 6:3-4)
Gospel:
“Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” (Mt. 10:40)
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:
Our relationship with Christ is the ultimate starting point. The wellspring. Every good quality in our character, every kind action of our lives, every devout practice of our day must flow from this place where we encounter him in our hearts.
©LPi
Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful:
©LPi
Events:
- Food Pantries:
- Ovid Federated Church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
- Food Truck: First Tuesday of the month, 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 (July 10) 3:30–6:30 p.m., Methodist church
- Family Hope Center [New Schedule]: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Holy Cross
- Fr. Bernard is available: Fridays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., St. Francis Solanus
- Prayer for Healing and Harmony: Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m., St. James the Apostle
- Book Study: Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., St. James the Apostle
- Sweet Sunday: July 2, 10:00 a.m., St. James the Apostle
- Game Night: July 5, 6:30–8:30 p.m., St. James
- Taizé Prayer: July 6 & 20, 7:30 p.m., St. James
- Central and Eastern European Church Collection: July 8/9
Second Collection Next Week:
Next week we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This collection supports the Church in more than 25 countries that still struggle to recover from former communist rule. Funds from this collection support pastoral care, catechesis, 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.
Independence Day Holiday:
Please note, there will be no daily 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Francis Solanus on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4.
Sweet Sunday:
This Sunday, and the first Sunday of every month, parishioners are invited to a social time following the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg.
Game Night—July 5:
Join the fun once again as St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg hosts Game Night this Wednesday, July 5, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Bring a snack, your favorite board game, or just yourself, and enjoy the evening with fellow parishioners.
Cemetery Maintenance Thank You:
Thank you to Gerry Frank and his team of parishioners that volunteered at Holy Cross Cemetery on June 17. Gerry Frank, Tom Grasek, Susan Guydosh, Kevin Oefelein, and David Wood spent the morning removing limbs and brush, trimming, and filling in holes.
If you wish to volunteer for this ministry, there is always a need. Contact the parish office at 607–294–0064 for more information. Thank you.
Parish Cemeteries Collection:
Our parish has two cemeteries. Because the maintenance of our cemeteries is costly, cemeteries do not generate regular income, and our cemeteries do not have a fully funded Permanent Maintenance Fund, the Parish Cemetery Advisory Committee has concluded to initiate, for one year beginning in July, a monthly Parish Cemeteries Collection. The first Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy Cemetery collection will be the weekend of July 23rd.
Prayer for Healing and Harmony:
Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ leads a time of silent prayer on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg. The extended time of shared silence provides an opportunity for personal reflection and healing. The session closes with a time to share any reflections that came to you. You do not need to attend every session. Questions? Call Sister Anne at 607–209–4206 or email a.alder1980@gmail.com.
2022-2023 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA):
The parish received $523 from the Appeal. The amount represents 50% of the amount collected by our parish more than our 2022-2023 goal. Our given goal was $31,000. Our parish households contributed $32,046. More than our goal was $1,046. The parish received 50% of cash more than the goal. Again, “Thank you” to all who participated in the Appeal. It is appreciated greatly.
Food Donations Needed:
On the second Sunday of each month, non-perishable food items, as well as non-food items (shampoo, deodorant, dish detergent, etc.), will be received at St. James the Apostle Church and placed on a table in front of the Blessed Mother statue. They will be donated to the Trumansburg Food Pantry.
Food donations for the Ovid and Interlaken food pantries may be left in the back of Holy Cross and St. Francis Solanus Churches at any time.
Monetary donations are welcome. Please make checks out to Mary, Mother of Mercy, with “food pantry” in the memo line. Donations may also be made through WeShare Online Giving. Thank you to all who contribute!
Vacation Bible School:
The First Baptist Church of Trumansburg located at 4443 East Seneca Road will be sponsoring a Vacation Bible School July 11–13 from 6:00–8:15 p.m. All children pre-K through grade 5 are welcome. Register at tburgbaptist.com or phone the church office at 607–387–7705.
Branches Lakeside Retreat:
On July 14 from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Branches Christian Rest & Renewal Center, Lodi, is holding a retreat themed Eucharistic Revival: A Eucharistic People Living a Eucharistic Life facilitated by Lena Shipley. There is a 3:00 p.m. Mass celebrated by Rev. Anthony Amato. This retreat will delve into these mysteries: God is with us, the story of the Eucharist, and the True Presence of Christ and Bread for the journey. To register visit branchescenter.org or phone 716–901–4313.
Notre Dame Retreat House:
There is a free, one-day retreat on August 19 at Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua. Space is limited, please call 585-394-5700 or email ndretreat@rochester.rr.com to reserve your ticket. Visit notredameretreat.org for more details.
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.
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 familyhopecenter@outlook.com.
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 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.
