National Eucharistic Revival: June 19, 2022–Pentecost 2025
Parish Eucharistic Revival: June 11, 2023–June 2024
First Reading:
All who keep the sabbath free from profanation and hold to my covenant, them I will bring to my holy mountain and make joyful in my house of prayer (Is. 56:6-7)
Psalm:
O God, let all the nations praise you! (Ps. 67)
Second Reading:
For God delivered all to disobedience, that he might have mercy upon all. (Rom. 11:32)
Gospel:
Then Jesus said to her in reply, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” (Mt. 15:28)
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:
“O woman, great is your faith!” The Canaanite woman stood firm in her belief that God would answer her — even when those closest to him tried to send her away, and even when Christ himself challenged her. She never wavered.
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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 (September 5), 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 (August 21) 3:30–6:30 p.m., Methodist church
- Family Hope Center: 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
- Taizé Prayer: September 7 & 21, 7:30 p.m., St. James
- Sweet Sunday: September 3, 10:00 a.m., St. James
- Parish Picnic: September 10, 1:00 p.m., St. Fidelis Friary, Boathouse
Communion Services this Week:
Instead of Mass at St. Francis Solanus on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week, there will be a communion service at St. James the Apostle church beginning at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome.
Family Faith Formation:
Each year, the Catholic Church in the United States designates the third Sunday in September as “Catechetical Sunday” – a day on which to celebrate and pray for the Church’s mission to teach the Gospel to all people. The theme for Catechetical Sunday 2023 is “Renewing the Church and Families of Faith.”
Our parish Family Faith Formation program will begin on September 17th. Families with children in grades K-7 are invited to join. The format of this program includes a workbook to be done weekly at home and a monthly gathering with food, activities, and a discussion with Fr. Bernard Maloney.
This program incorporates First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation preparation for children in first and second grade and those who have not yet received it. Please register by September 1st so books may be ordered. Contact Susan Guydosh at susan.guydosh@dor.org or phone the parish office at 607-294-0064 to register.
Rite of Reception into the Catholic Church:
Our parish happily welcomes Cheryl Sue Hine. She will celebrate the Rite of Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church and the Sacrament of Confirmation next Sunday, August 27th, at the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
Parish Picnic:
Mark your calendars. All are invited to the annual Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy Picnic to celebrate our parish feast day, Mary, Mother of Mercy. The picnic is Sunday, September 10, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Fidelis Friary, Boathouse, 7790 County Rd 153, Interlaken. The Fellowship Committee needs volunteers to assist with set up and clean up. Please contact the parish office at 607-294-0064 if you would like to help. Thank you!
Diocese of Rochester Permanent Diaconate:
The deacon is a man of faith, who is 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. A deacon gives witness to his availability to the community by addressing present and emerging needs of the Church.
The Diocese is inviting interested men of strong and active faith, who can demonstrate a record of service in the communities in which they live, work and worship, 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. They may also contact Deacon Edward Giblin, Director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate, at edward.giblin@dor.org, for additional information.
A potential candidate must be at least 35 years of age and no older than 62 years of age 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 must have the wholehearted support of his wife (if married) and family to enter the phase of inquiry.
Because the parish is the primary experience of Church for most inquirers, 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.
Super Event:
During the National Eucharistic Revival (June 22 – June 2025) there will be a NYS Eucharistic Congress, October 20 – 22, 2023 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, Auriesville, NY. (The Shrine marks the sacred spot where the North American Martyrs gave their lives for Christ and where St. Kateri Tekakwitha was born.) The event will include Mass with Cardinal Dolan and the NY Bishops, Confessions, Speakers Eucharistic Adoration and Procession. To find out more, visit nyseucharisticcongress.org.
Branches Lakeside Retreat:
On August 24 from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Branches Christian Rest & Renewal Center is holding a retreat themed The Sacrifice of the Mass with presenters Deacon Ward Nolan and Jayne Badano-Bidwell. There will be a 3:00 p.m. Mass celebrated by Rev. Jeffrey Tunnicliff. To register visit branchescenter.org or phone 716–901–4313.
COLLIS Institute Lecture:
On August 31, COLLIS Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture will be presenting the lecture, “Faith, Reason, and the Praxis of the Catholic Worker Movement,” with theologian Larry Chapp. The event is free and open to the public. The lecture begins at 5:15 p.m. in Anabel Taylor Hall 230, Cornell University, or via Zoom. Register for the Zoom link at https://collisinstitute.org/publicevents.
Notre Dame Retreat House:
On September 5 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Notre Dame Retreat house is offering a retreat entitled “Self Compassion” presented by Deacons George Welch and Lon Smith. There is a $35 fee. Register by calling 585-394-5700 or emailing ndretreat@rochester.rr.com. Visit notredameretreat.org for more details.
A Reminder:
Our parish has three churches. When donating by check, do not to make the check out to a particular church. Please make the check out to The Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy or simply Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish.
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.
Taizé Prayer:
On the first and third Thursday of the month, Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ leads the Taizé Prayer in the Pine Room at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg. Taizé Prayer was developed by an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France. It consists of readings and prayers interspersed with quiet, repetitive songs—a good way to quiet your soul and psyche after a busy day. Contact Sister Anne at 607–209–4206 or a.alder1980@gmail.com for more information.
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.
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.
