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Holy Year of Mercy: December 8, 2015–November 20, 2016:
“A time to heal, to help, to forgive.”

Catholics Invite Catholics:
“Come to Mass in the Lord’s house on the Lord’s day.” A way to remind people of a way to be faithful to the third commandment: Keep holy the Lord’s Day.

Upcoming Events:
• Scripture study classes: Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle Church
• Parish council’s worship committee: Monday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Solanus
• The “Between the Lakes” Planning Team: Wednesday, June 22, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis Solanus
• Community Blood Drive: Arthur E Bouton Post 770, 4431 Seneca Rd, Trumansburg., June 25,  7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Fr. Bernard’s Vacation:  June 25 to July 1 and from July 4 to 11.
• Vacation Bible week: Sunday June 26 through Thursday June 30, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. “Expedition Norway, Hear about God,” at the First Baptist Church, Trumansburg
• Merge of the three parishes goes into effect on July 1
• Summer Retreat:  “Bread and Water, Food for our Spiritual Journey,” by Sr. Kathleen Murphy, OFS, Tuesday, July 19, from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Branches Christian Rest and Renewal Center
• Summer Retreat: “Mother of Mercy, Son of God,” by Fr. Brendan P. Buckley, OFM Cap. Friday, August 5, from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Branches Christian Rest and Renewal Center
• Capuchin Franciscan Candidate Discernment Weekend: August 12–14, 2016, at the San Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch, NJ.
• Summer Retreat: “Finding God in Difficult Times,” by Ann Kern, Saturday, August 20, from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Branches Christian Rest and Renewal Center
• Diocese of Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference: Saturday, October 1, at St. Jude the Apostle Parish 4100 Lyell Road Rochester
• Pilgrimage to Fatima: November 14-20, 2016.

Baptism: William Cannon, Saturday, June 25, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross

Father’s Day:
We wish all the Fathers of our parish a Happy Day, made happy by the expressions of love and gratitude for the service given in the home and to the family. We praise you and ask the Lord to reward you many times over. God bless you for the inspiration you are to your family.

Peter’s Pence Collection—Be a Witness of Charity:
Next week, our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war oppression, and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffering.

The Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy:
Mary, Mother of Mercy is the new name of the parish that will comprise the three churches of St. James the Apostle, St. Francis Solanus, and Holy Cross. The parish council members of the three parishes in a voting process chose the following of many suggestions presented by parishioners. In order of preference they were: Divine Mercy; St. Pio of Pietrecina; Mary, Mother of Mercy; Christ Our Light; and Bl. Teresa of Calcutta. On June 3, the proposed names, by letter, were presented to Bishop Matano who has the responsibility of naming a parish. In a letter dated June 6, 2016, Bishop Matano communicated that he chose the name Mary, Mother of Mercy. Bishop Matano writes: “This title seems to embrace all the themes and virtues contained in the other proposed titles and the exiting titles of the Churches.” Beginning July 1, 2016, the three churches, who maintain their individual building names (title), will be united under the one parish name of Mary, Mother of Mercy.

2016 Parish Council:
The new parish council met on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. The meeting, among other things, was an organizational meeting with the election of an executive committee and appointments to the standing committees.

Executive committee: Cathy Millspaugh, chair; Barbara Willers, vice chair; Kathleen Rourke, secretary
Word committee: Andrew Morpurgo, chair; Pam Jasikoff; Jeanie Wiggins; Scott Hamula
Worship committee: Jessica Portillo, chair; Michelle Barr; Amy Panek; Gerry Frank
Witness committee: Donna Brandow, chair; Charlotte Huyler, Jen Persoon
Fellowship committee: Nancy Shumway, chair; Phyllis Kaiser; Ron Singer; Susan Houseknecht

Parish Meetings:
• The parish council’s worship committee will meet this Monday, June 20, at 6:30 PM at St. Francis Solanus.
• The “Between the Lakes” Planning Team will meet this Wednesday, June 22, at 6:00 PM at St. Francis Solanus

Father’s Vacation:
Fr. Bernard will be away on vacation from June 25 to July 1 and from July 4 to 11.

Vacation Bible Week:
Vacation Bible week will be Sunday June 26 through Thursday June 30, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. “Expedition Norway, Hear about God,” First Baptist Church, 4443 E. Seneca Road, Trumansburg. Contact 607 387 7705 for more information and registration. Check out pre-registration on Facebook.

Summer Retreats 2016 – Located On Seneca Lake:
Branches Christian Rest & Renewal Center (www.branchescenter.org) 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, donation $30 (includes light breakfast & lunch).

• “Bread & Water, Food for our Spiritual Journey,” Sr. Kathleen Murphy, OFS, Tuesday, July 19
• “Mother of Mercy, Son of God,” Brendan P. Buckley, OFM Cap. Friday, August 5
• “Finding God in Difficult Times,” Ann Kern, Saturday, August 20

The retreats run from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and a donation of $30 includes a light breakfast and lunch. Registration: contact Donna Wieand, 716-901-4313, email: .

American Red Cross Community Blood Drive:
There is a community blood drive at the Arthur E Bouton Post 770, 4431 Seneca Rd, Trumansburg, on Saturday, June 25, 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.. Please phone 1-800 REDCROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org to make your appointment today! Prevent a summer shortage. Give blood.

Capuchin Franciscan Candidate Discernment Weekend:
The discernment weekend will be held August 12–14, 2016, at the San Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch, NJ. For more information please contact: Bro. Tim at 845 642 1025/

Trumansburg Robotics:
The Middle School Robotics League is looking for coaches and mentors. For more information please contact , or 315 889 1784 or Tracy Kirkman at .

Trumansburg Food Pantry:
June and July are St. James the Apostle’s months to volunteer for the Food Pantry. The dates are June 6 and 20 and July 11 and 18. July’s dates are back to back due to the Fourth of July holiday being on a Monday. Parish volunteers, please sign-up in the vestibule of the church. “Thank you.”

Hundredth Anniversary of the Apparitions at Fatima:

Catholic Tour is sponsoring a seven day pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal, from 3 Airline Gateways of Newark, NJ; New York JFK; and Boston, MA. The price is $1,599 and they can assist in securing air from your home city to one of the 3 gateways. The pilgrimage will also be leaving from Miami. The travel will be November 14-20, 2016. Brochures and reservation forms are available. Phone 1 877 627 4268 or email .

 

Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy:
The origin of the Christian Jubilee goes back to Old Testament times. The Law of Moses prescribed a special year for the Jewish people to make restitution for wrongs committed, to forgive debts owed, and set slaves free. In the Roman Catholic tradition, a Holy Year or Jubilee is a great religious event, for the forgiveness of sins and the punishment due to sin. A Jubilee is a year of reconciliation between adversaries. It is a time of solidarity, hope, justice and commitment to serve God with joy and in peace with our brothers and sisters. The guiding principle of  the year: “Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.”

Helpers Needed:
The parish is in need of help in two areas that do not take a lot of time and have flexible schedules:
• Offertory Collection Counters – We currently have three counting teams that perform their counting activity either on Sunday (after the 10:30 a.m. Mass) or on Monday. The counting activity takes about one and a half hours depending on the size of the collection(s). We would like to increase the number of teams so that each team counts only once a month. Each team would consist of a minimum of two non-related individuals and would attend a training class to review the Diocesan/St. James counting procedures which takes about one hour.
• Parish Soft Data Base Entry – This activity consists of the computer data entry of all parish donations into a Diocesan mandated data base tool. This activity takes less than an hour and can be performed any time Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning. The diocese provides a user id and password along with a training class that takes about 45 minutes.
If you have any question or are interested in signing up for either of these activities please do not hesitate to phone the parish office at 607-387-6781 or email us at .

Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester Prayers:
Sister Susan Schantz, SSJ, continues to pray for St. James the Apostle Parish in Trumansburg. Let us keep Sr. Susan and the Sisters of St. Joseph in our prayers.

Toiletries and Hygiene Products:
There is a basket in the vestibule of the 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.

Cancer Services Program (Cortland and Tompkins Counties):
This a program that provides free cancer screenings (breast, cervical, and colorectal) to women from ages 40–64 and 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, doctor’s offices, and hospitals. For more information call 1-866 442 2262.

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Ministry Schedules for St. James

Schedule for this weekend, June 18 and 19  (third Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Carol Kuklo and Barbara Willers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Kathleen Rourke, Cathy DelSignore, Traci Bump

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Glenn Stamps and Nancy Olszewski
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Mark Scibilia-Carver, Anna Zavala, Susan Stafford

Schedule for next weekend, June 25 and 26  (fourth Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Paul Povinelli and Carol Kuklo
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Cathy DelSignore, Joan Hogan

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Tara and Leon Webster
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Anna Zavala, Mary Szymanski, Glenn Stamps

Schedule for the following weekend, July 2 and 3  (first Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Scott Hamula and Amy Panek
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Barbara Willers, Robin Hamula, Kathleen Rourke

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Lynne Stager and Maria Connell
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Mark Scibilia-Carver, Glenn Stamps, Mary Szymanski

 

Holy Year of Mercy: December 8, 2015–November 20, 2016:
“A time to heal, to help, to forgive.”

Catholics Invite Catholics:
“Come to Mass in the Lord’s house on the Lord’s day.” A way to remind people of a way to be faithful to the third commandment: Keep holy the Lord’s Day.

Upcoming Events:
• Scripture study classes: Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle Church
• Baccalaureate service: Wednesday, June 15, at 7:00 p.m at the First Baptist Church, Trumansburg
• Merge of the three parishes goes into effect on July 1
• Community Blood Drive: Arthur E Bouton Post 770, 4431 Seneca Rd, Trumansburg., June 25,  7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m..
• Vacation Bible week: Sunday June 26 through Thursday June 30, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. “Expedition Norway, Hear about God,” at the First Baptist Church, Trumansburg
• Summer Retreat:  “Bread and Water, Food for our Spiritual Journey,” by Sr. Kathleen Murphy, OFS, Tuesday, July 19, from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Branches Christian Rest and Renewal Center
• Summer Retreat: “Mother of Mercy, Son of God,” by Fr. Brendan P. Buckley, OFM Cap. Friday, August 5, from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Branches Christian Rest and Renewal Center
• Capuchin Franciscan Candidate Discernment Weekend: August 12–14, 2016, at the San Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch, NJ.
• Summer Retreat: “Finding God in Difficult Times,” by Ann Kern, Saturday, August 20, from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Branches Christian Rest and Renewal Center
• Diocese of Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference: Saturday, October 1, at St. Jude the Apostle Parish 4100 Lyell Road Rochester

The Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy:
Mary, Mother of Mercy is the new name of the parish that will comprise the three churches of St. James the Apostle, St. Francis Solanus, and Holy Cross. The parish council members of the three parishes in a voting process chose the following of many suggestions presented by parishioners. In order of preference they were: Divine Mercy; St. Pio of Pietrecina; Mary, Mother of Mercy; Christ Our Light; and Bl. Teresa of Calcutta. On June 3, the proposed names, by letter, were presented to Bishop Matano who has the responsibility of naming a parish. In a letter dated June 6, 2016, Bishop Matano communicated that he chose the name Mary, Mother of Mercy. Bishop Matano writes: “This title seems to embrace all the themes and virtues contained in the other proposed titles and the exiting titles of the Churches.” Beginning July 1, 2016, the three churches, who maintain their individual building names (title), will be united under the one parish name of Mary, Mother of Mercy.

2016 Parish Council:
The new parish council met on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. The meeting, among other things, was an organizational meeting with the election of an executive committee and appointments to the standing committees.

Executive committee: Cathy Millspaugh, chair; Barbara Willers, vice chair; Kathleen Rourke, secretary
Word committee: Andrew Morpurgo, chair; Pam Jasikoff; Jeanie Wiggins; Scott Hamula
Worship committee: Jessica Portillo, chair; Michelle Barr; Amy Panek; Gerry Frank
Witness committee: Donna Brandow, chair; Charlotte Huyler, Jen Persoon
Fellowship committee: Nancy Shumway, chair; Phyllis Kaiser; Ron Singer; Susan Houseknecht

Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC):
This weekend we will take up the collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). This collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through television, radio, social media, podcasts, and print media. Please be generous in this week’s collection and support this important work. Remember, half of your donation stays in our diocese to support local communication needs. The CCC is how we share our experience of faith, worship and witness.

Baccalaureate Service:
The Baccalaureate service for the Trumansburg Central School class of 2016 is this Wednesday, June 15, at 7:00 p.m at the First Baptist Church, 4443 E. Seneca Road.

Raffle for the Capuchin Franciscans, Province of St. Mary:
On behalf of the Capuchin Franciscans, we friars express our gratitude for your generosity in purchasing tickets for the raffle that will take place on June 17. The sale of raffle tickets amounted to $1,810. (St. James the Apostle $910, St. Francis Solanus $500, and Holy Cross $400).

Capuchin Franciscan Candidate Discernment Weekend:
The discernment weekend will be held August 12–14, 2016, at the San Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch, NJ. For more information please contact: Bro. Tim at 845 642 1025/

Vacation Bible Week:
Vacation Bible week will be Sunday June 26 through Thursday June 30, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. “Expedition Norway, Hear about God,” First Baptist Church, 4443 E. Seneca Road, Trumansburg. Contact 607 387 7705 for more information and registration. Check out pre-registration on Facebook.

Summer Retreats 2016 – Located On Seneca Lake:
Branches Christian Rest & Renewal Center (www.branchescenter.org) 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, donation $30 (includes light breakfast & lunch).

• “Bread & Water, Food for our Spiritual Journey,” Sr. Kathleen Murphy, OFS, Tuesday, July 19
• “Mother of Mercy, Son of God,” Brendan P. Buckley, OFM Cap. Friday, August 5
• “Finding God in Difficult Times,” Ann Kern, Saturday, August 20

The retreats run from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and a donation of $30 includes a light breakfast and lunch. Registration: contact Donna Wieand, 716-901-4313, email: .

American Red Cross Community Blood Drive:
There is a community blood drive at the Arthur E Bouton Post 770, 4431 Seneca Rd, Trumansburg, on Saturday, June 25, 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.. Please phone 1-800 REDCROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org to make your appointment today! Prevent a summer shortage. Give blood.

Strengthen Your Brothers
The Diocese of Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference will be held Saturday, October 1, at St. Jude the Apostle Parish 4100 Lyell Road Rochester. Registration details at www.exultrochester.org.

Trumansburg Food Pantry:
June and July are St. James the Apostle’s months to volunteer for the Food Pantry. The dates are June 6 and 20 and July 11 and 18. July’s dates are back to back due to the Fourth of July holiday being on a Monday. Parish volunteers, please sign-up in the vestibule of the church. “Thank you.”

Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy:
The origin of the Christian Jubilee goes back to Old Testament times. The Law of Moses prescribed a special year for the Jewish people to make restitution for wrongs committed, to forgive debts owed, and set slaves free. In the Roman Catholic tradition, a Holy Year or Jubilee is a great religious event, for the forgiveness of sins and the punishment due to sin. A Jubilee is a year of reconciliation between adversaries. It is a time of solidarity, hope, justice and commitment to serve God with joy and in peace with our brothers and sisters. The guiding principle of  the year: “Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.”

Helpers Needed:
The parish is in need of help in two areas that do not take a lot of time and have flexible schedules:
• Offertory Collection Counters – We currently have three counting teams that perform their counting activity either on Sunday (after the 10:30 a.m. Mass) or on Monday. The counting activity takes about one and a half hours depending on the size of the collection(s). We would like to increase the number of teams so that each team counts only once a month. Each team would consist of a minimum of two non-related individuals and would attend a training class to review the Diocesan/St. James counting procedures which takes about one hour.
• Parish Soft Data Base Entry – This activity consists of the computer data entry of all parish donations into a Diocesan mandated data base tool. This activity takes less than an hour and can be performed any time Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning. The diocese provides a user id and password along with a training class that takes about 45 minutes.
If you have any question or are interested in signing up for either of these activities please do not hesitate to phone the parish office at 607-387-6781 or email us at .

Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester Prayers:
Sister Susan Schantz, SSJ, continues to pray for St. James the Apostle Parish in Trumansburg. Let us keep Sr. Susan and the Sisters of St. Joseph in our prayers.

Toiletries and Hygiene Products:
There is a basket in the vestibule of the 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.

Cancer Services Program (Cortland and Tompkins Counties):
This a program that provides free cancer screenings (breast, cervical, and colorectal) to women from ages 40–64 and 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, doctor’s offices, and hospitals. For more information call 1-866 442 2262.

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Ministry Schedules for St. James

Schedule for this weekend, June 11 and 12  (second Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Kathleen Rourke and Scott Hamula
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Barbara Willers, Carol Kuklo, Robin Hamula

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Rich and Hilary Wong
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Lynne Stager, Glenn Stamps, Susan Stafford

Schedule for the following weekend, June 18 and 19  (third Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Carol Kuklo and Barbara Willers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Kathleen Rourke, Cathy DelSignore, Traci Bump

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Glenn Stamps and Nancy Olszewski
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Mark Scibilia-Carver, Anna Zavala, Susan Stafford

 

Holy Year of Mercy: December 8, 2015–November 20, 2016:
“A time to heal, to help, to forgive.”

Catholics Invite Catholics:
“Come to Mass in the Lord’s house on the Lord’s day.” A way to remind people of a way to be faithful to the third commandment: Keep holy the Lord’s Day.

Upcoming Events:
• Scripture study classes: Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle Church
• New Mass schedules begin June 4 and 5: Saturday 5:00 p.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg; Sunday 8:15 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken; Sunday 9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross, Ovid; and Sunday 11:00 a.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg
• First meeting of the new parish council: June 8 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Solanus
• Merge of the three parishes goes into effect on July 1
• Diocese of Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference: Saturday, October 1, at St. Jude the Apostle Parish 4100 Lyell Road Rochester

Baptism:
Davis Glanton Probert, Sunday, May 29, 2016.

Burial Service at St James the Apostle Cemetery:
Robert Todi, 67, Saturday, May 28, 2016

New Weekend Mass Schedule:
The new weekend Mass schedule will go into effect this weekend, June 4 and 5. The times and locations are:

Saturday 5:00 p.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg
Sunday 8:15 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken
Sunday 9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross, Ovid
Sunday 11:00 a.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg

Name and Street Address for the Three Churches Between the Lakes:
• St. James the Apostle: 17 Whig Street, Trumansburg
• St. Francis Solanus: 3660 Orchard Street, Interlaken
• Holy Cross: 7231 Main Street, Ovid

2016–2017 Parish Council Meeting:
The first meeting of the new parish council will be this Wednesday, June 8, at St. Francis Solanus Annex beginning at 7 p.m. The members are:
• From St. James the Apostle: Andrew Morpurgo, Amy Panek, Kathleen Rourke, Ron Singer, and Barbara Willers
• From St. Francis Solanus: Michelle Barr, Charlotte Huyler, Cathy Millspaugh, Jen Persoon, and Jeanie Wiggins
• From Holy Cross: Donna Brandow, Pam Jasikoff, Phyllis Kaiser, Jessica Portillo, and Nancy Shumway
• The alternates, in case one of the selected members is unable to complete their term, are: Scott Hamula (SJA), Susan Houreknecht (SFS), and Gerry Frank (HC).

The Word Among Us:
A daily approach to prayer and scripture for the month of June, these booklets are now available in the vestibule of the church.

Trumansburg Food Pantry:
June and July are St. James the Apostle’s months to volunteer for the Food Pantry. The dates are June 6 and 20 and July 11 and 18. July’s dates are back to back due to the Fourth of July holiday being on a Monday. Parish volunteers, please sign-up in the vestibule of the church. “Thank you.”

Maryknoll Priest Visits:
St. James the Apostle and St. Francis Solanus will have a visiting Maryknoll priest, Fr. Wayman Deasy, MM for this weekend’s Masses. Fr. Deasy was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was ordained at Maryknoll in 1959. After ordination Fr. Deasy was assigned to Tanzania and ministered there for 17 years. When he returned to the U.S. he was assigned to the Development Dept. Currently he is assistant director of Mission Promotion and Education which is based in Maryknoll, NY. Parishioners will be invited to sign up for the Maryknoll Magazine. While at the Parish, Fr. Deasy will be happy to talk with parishioners who are interested in doing overseas mission work as a Maryknoll priest, sister, brother, or lay missioner.

Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC):
Next week, our parish will take up the collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through television, radio, social media, podcasts and print media. Half of all proceed remain in our diocese and support local needs, so please be generous in this collection.

Summer Retreats 2016—Located on Seneca Lake:
Branches Christian Rest and Renewal Center (www.branchescenter.org) is offering the following summer retreats:
• Bread & Water, Food for our Spiritual Journey, Sr. Kathleen Murphy, OFS, Tuesday, July 19
• Mother of Mercy, Son of God, Fr. Brendan P. Buckley, OFM Cap. Friday, August 5
• Finding God in Difficult Times, Ann Kern, Saturday, August 20

The retreats run from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and a donation of $30 includes a light breakfast and lunch. Registration: contact Donna Wieand, 716-901-4313, email: .

Strengthen Your Brothers:
The Diocese of Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference will be held Saturday, October 1, at St. Jude the Apostle Parish 4100 Lyell Road Rochester. Registration details at www.exultrochester.org.

Scripture Studies—The Gospel of Matthew:
A study of the Gospel of Matthew is available on Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James. For more information phone or text Camille Taranto 607 793 7753.

Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy:
The origin of the Christian Jubilee goes back to Old Testament times. The Law of Moses prescribed a special year for the Jewish people to make restitution for wrongs committed, to forgive debts owed, and set slaves free. In the Roman Catholic tradition, a Holy Year or Jubilee is a great religious event, for the forgiveness of sins and the punishment due to sin. A Jubilee is a year of reconciliation between adversaries. It is a time of solidarity, hope, justice and commitment to serve God with joy and in peace with our brothers and sisters. The guiding principle of  the year: “Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.”

Helpers Needed:
The parish is in need of help in two areas that do not take a lot of time and have flexible schedules:
• Offertory Collection Counters – We currently have three counting teams that perform their counting activity either on Sunday (after the 10:30 a.m. Mass) or on Monday. The counting activity takes about one and a half hours depending on the size of the collection(s). We would like to increase the number of teams so that each team counts only once a month. Each team would consist of a minimum of two non-related individuals and would attend a training class to review the Diocesan/St. James counting procedures which takes about one hour.
• Parish Soft Data Base Entry – This activity consists of the computer data entry of all parish donations into a Diocesan mandated data base tool. This activity takes less than an hour and can be performed any time Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning. The diocese provides a user id and password along with a training class that takes about 45 minutes.
If you have any question or are interested in signing up for either of these activities please do not hesitate to phone the parish office at 607-387-6781 or email us at .

Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester Prayers:
Sister Susan Schantz, SSJ, continues to pray for St. James the Apostle Parish in Trumansburg. Let us keep Sr. Susan and the Sisters of St. Joseph in our prayers.

Toiletries and Hygiene Products:
There is a basket in the vestibule of the 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.

Cancer Services Program (Cortland and Tompkins Counties):
This a program that provides free cancer screenings (breast, cervical, and colorectal) to women from ages 40–64 and 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, doctor’s offices, and hospitals. For more information call 1-866 442 2262.

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Ministry Schedules for St. James

NEW Schedule begins this weekend, June 4 and 5  (first Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Scott Hamula and Amy Panek
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Barbara Willers, Robin Hamula, Kathleen Rourke

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Lynne Stager and Maria Connell
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Mark Scibilia-Carver, Glenn Stamps, Mary Szymanski

Schedule for next weekend, June 11 and 12  (second Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Kathleen Rourke and Scott Hamula
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Barbara Willers, Carol Kuklo, Robin Hamula

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Rich and Hilary Wong
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Lynne Stager, Glenn Stamps, Susan Stafford

Schedule for the following weekend, June 18 and 19  (third Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Carol Kuklo and Barbara Willers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Kathleen Rourke, Cathy DelSignore, Traci Bump

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Glenn Stamps and Nancy Olszewski
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Mark Scibilia-Carver, Anna Zavala, Susan Stafford

Holy Year of Mercy: December 8, 2015–November 20, 2016:
“A time to heal, to help, to forgive.”

Catholics Invite Catholics:
“Come to Mass in the Lord’s house on the Lord’s day.” A way to remind people of a way to be faithful to the third commandment: Keep holy the Lord’s Day.

Upcoming Events:
• Scripture study classes: Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle Church
• New Mass schedules begin June 4 and 5: Saturday 5:00 p.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg; Sunday 8:15 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken; Sunday 9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross, Ovid; and Sunday 11:00 a.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg
• Stand Up Comedian: John Crist will be present at the First Baptist Church in Interlaken on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
• First meeting of the new parish council: June 8 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Solanus
• Merge of the three parishes goes into effect on July 1
• Diocese of Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference: Saturday, October 1, at St. Jude the Apostle Parish 4100 Lyell Road Rochester

Funeral:
Willian Edward Ryan Jr., 81, on May 24, 2016.

New Weekend Mass Schedule:
The new weekend Mass schedule will go into effect the weekend of June 4-5. The times and locations are:

Saturday 5:00 p.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg
Sunday 8:15 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken
Sunday 9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross, Ovid
Sunday 11:00 a.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg

Name And Street Address for the Three Churches between the Lakes:
• St. James the Apostle: 17 Whig Street, Trumansburg
• St. Francis Solanus: 3660 Orchard Street, Interlaken
• Holy Cross: 7231 Main Street, Ovid

Parish Council:
The selection of the 2016–2017 Parish Council was held last Sunday in each of the three churches. The members are:
• From St. James the Apostle: Andrew Morpurgo, Amy Panek, Kathleen Rourke, Ron Singer, and Barbara Willers
• From St. Francis Solanus: Michelle Barr, Charlotte Huyler, Cathy Millspaugh, Jen Persoon, and Jeanie Wiggins
• From Holy Cross: Donna Brandow, Pam Jasikoff, Phyllis Kaiser, Jessica Portillo, and Nancy Shumway
• The alternates, in case one of the selected members is unable to complete their term, are: Scott Hamula (SJA), Susan Houreknecht (SFS), and Gerry Frank (HC).

We “thank” all who participated in the nomination process, and “thank” all who considered being a member of the new parish council, and a “thank you” to all who agreed to be nominated.

A word of special thanks to all outgoing members for their presence, dedication, and labor to their churches and parishioners. Our prayer that God bless and reward you many times over.
From SJA: Laurie Miller, Eileen Heptig, Linda Scherer, Mary Szymanski, and  Russ Wedemeyer.
From SFS: Barbara Butterer, Lee Davidson, Bob Duthie, Ruth Lucas, Pat Messmer, and Patti Perry.
From HC: Rae Arena, Gerry Frank, Marilyn Frank, Pat Guinan, Sally Lemoncelli, Phyllis Motill, Barry Roach, Julie Roach, and Mark Sinkiewicz

The Word Among Us:
A daily approach to prayer and scripture for the month of June, these booklets are now available in the vestibule of the church.

Trumansburg Food Pantry:
June and July are St. James the Apostle’s months to volunteer for the Food Pantry. The dates are June 6 and 20 and July 11 and 18. July’s dates are back to back due to the Fourth of July holiday being on a Monday. Parish volunteers, please sign-up in the vestibule of the church. “Thank you.”

Raffle for the Capuchin Franciscans, Province of St. Mary:
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win one of three cash prizes totaling $5,000. The Capuchin Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. Mary (the religious order our friars belong to) are conducting a cash raffle during the month of May. Drawing to take place on June 17. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $10 each; 6 for $50.  You can purchase tickets outside after Mass or during the week at the parish office.

Maryknoll Priest to Visit:
St. James the Apostle and St. Francis Solanus will have a visiting Maryknoll priest, Fr. Wayman Deasy, MM for the June 4 and 5 weekend Masses. Fr. Deasy was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was ordained at Maryknoll in 1959. After ordination Fr. Deasy was assigned to Tanzania and ministered there for 17 years. When he returned to the U.S. he was assigned to the Development Dept. Currently he is assistant director of Mission Promotion and Education which is based in Maryknoll, NY. Parishioners will be invited to sign up for the Maryknoll Magazine. While at the Parish, Fr. Deasy will be happy to talk with parishioners who are interested in doing overseas mission work as a Maryknoll priest, sister, brother or lay missioner.

Strengthen Your Brothers:
The Diocese of Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference will be held Saturday, October 1, at St. Jude the Apostle Parish 4100 Lyell Road Rochester. Registration details at www.exultrochester.org.

Stand Up Comedian:
John Crist will be present at the First Baptist Church, 8414 North Main Street, Interlaken on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12. Contact 607 216 5249. For more information on the event and John Crist go to the Facebook page for First-Baptist-Church-of-Interlaken.

Scripture Studies—The Gospel of Matthew:
A study of the Gospel of Matthew is available on Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James. For more information phone or text Camille Taranto 607 793 7753.

Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy:
The origin of the Christian Jubilee goes back to Old Testament times. The Law of Moses prescribed a special year for the Jewish people to make restitution for wrongs committed, to forgive debts owed, and set slaves free. In the Roman Catholic tradition, a Holy Year or Jubilee is a great religious event, for the forgiveness of sins and the punishment due to sin. A Jubilee is a year of reconciliation between adversaries. It is a time of solidarity, hope, justice and commitment to serve God with joy and in peace with our brothers and sisters. The guiding principle of  the year: “Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.”

Helpers Needed:
The parish is in need of help in two areas that do not take a lot of time and have flexible schedules:
• Offertory Collection Counters – We currently have three counting teams that perform their counting activity either on Sunday (after the 10:30 a.m. Mass) or on Monday. The counting activity takes about one and a half hours depending on the size of the collection(s). We would like to increase the number of teams so that each team counts only once a month. Each team would consist of a minimum of two non-related individuals and would attend a training class to review the Diocesan/St. James counting procedures which takes about one hour.
• Parish Soft Data Base Entry – This activity consists of the computer data entry of all parish donations into a Diocesan mandated data base tool. This activity takes less than an hour and can be performed any time Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning. The diocese provides a user id and password along with a training class that takes about 45 minutes.
If you have any question or are interested in signing up for either of these activities please do not hesitate to phone the parish office at 607-387-6781 or email us at .

Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester Prayers:
Sister Susan Schantz, SSJ, continues to pray for St. James the Apostle Parish in Trumansburg. Let us keep Sr. Susan and the Sisters of St. Joseph in our prayers.

Toiletries and Hygiene Products:
There is a basket in the vestibule of the 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.

Cancer Services Program (Cortland and Tompkins Counties):
This a program that provides free cancer screenings (breast, cervical, and colorectal) to women from ages 40–64 and 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, doctor’s offices, and hospitals. For more information call 1-866 442 2262.

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Ministry Schedules for St. James

NEW Schedule begins next weekend, June 4 and 5  (first Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Scott Hamula and Amy Panek
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Barbara Willers, Robin Hamula, Kathleen Rourke

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Lynne Stager and Maria Connell
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Mark Scibilia-Carver, Glenn Stamps, Mary Szymanski

Schedule for following weekend, June 11 and 12  (second Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Kathleen Rourke and Scott Hamula
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Barbara Willers, Carol Kuklo, Robin Hamula

11:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Rich and Hilary Wong
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Lynne Stager, Glenn Stamps, Susan Stafford

Holy Year of Mercy: December 8, 2015–November 20, 2016:
“A time to heal, to help, to forgive.”

Catholics Invite Catholics:
“Come to Mass in the Lord’s house on the Lord’s day.” A way to remind people of a way to be faithful to the third commandment: Keep holy the Lord’s Day.

Upcoming Events:
• Scripture study classes: Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle Church
• New Mass schedules begin June 4 and 5: Saturday 5:00 p.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg; Sunday 8:15 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken; Sunday 9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross, Ovid; and Sunday 11:00 a.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg
• Stand Up Comedian: John Crist will be present at the First Baptist Church in Interlaken on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
• First meeting of the new parish council: June 8 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Solanus
• Merge of the three parishes goes into effect on July 1
• Diocese of Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference: Saturday, October 1, at St. Jude the Apostle Parish 4100 Lyell Road Rochester

Merger Decree for St. James the Apostle, St. Francis Solanus, and Holy Cross:
The decree from Bishop Salvatore R. Matano was read at all the Masses on the weekend of May 8, 2016. The decree is posted in the vestibule of the churches, on the web, and in the parish offices. The effective date of the merger is July 1, 2016.

New Weekend Mass Schedule:
The new weekend Mass schedule will go into effect the weekend of June 4-5. The times and locations are:

Saturday 5:00 p.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg
Sunday 8:15 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken
Sunday 9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross, Ovid
Sunday 11:00 a.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg

Name And Street Address for the Three Churches between the Lakes:
• St. James the Apostle: 17 Whig Street, Trumansburg
• St. Francis Solanus: 3660 Orchard Street, Interlaken
• Holy Cross: 7231 Main Street, Ovid

Parish Council:
The selection of the 2016–2017 Parish Council was held last Sunday in each of the three churches. The members are:
• From St. James the Apostle: Andrew Morpurgo, Amy Panek, Kathleen Rourke, Ron Singer, and Barbara Willers
• From St. Francis Solanus: Michelle Barr, Charlotte Huyler, Cathy Millspaugh, Jen Persoon, and Jeanie Wiggins
• From Holy Cross: Donna Brandow, Pam Jasikoff, Phyllis Kaiser, Jessica Portillo, and Nancy Shumway
• The alternates, in case one of the selected members is unable to complete their term, are: Scott Hamula (SJA), Susan Houreknecht (SFS), and Gerry Frank (HC).

We “thank” all who participated in the nomination process, and “thank” all who considered being a member of the new parish council, and a “thank you” to all who agreed to be nominated.

A word of special thanks to all outgoing members for their presence, dedication, and labor to their churches and parishioners. Our prayer that God bless and reward you many times over.
From SJA: Laurie Miller, Eileen Heptig, Linda Scherer, Mary Szymanski, and  Russ Wedemeyer.
From SFS: Barbara Butterer, Lee Davidson, Bob Duthie, Ruth Lucas, Pat Messmer, and Patti Perry.
From HC: Rae Arena, Gerry Frank, Marilyn Frank, Pat Guinan, Sally Lemoncelli, Phyllis Motill, Barry Roach, Julie Roach, and Mark Sinkiewicz

The Word Among Us:
A daily approach to prayer and scripture for the month of June, these booklets are now available in the vestibule of the church.

Trumansburg Food Pantry:
June and July are St. James the Apostle’s months to volunteer for the Food Pantry. The dates are June 6 and 20 and July 11 and 18. July’s dates are back to back due to the Fourth of July holiday being on a Monday. Parish volunteers, please sign-up in the vestibule of the church. “Thank you.”

2015-2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal Report (CMA):
Every family’s help is needed. Envelopes for making a pledge are in the pews and in the vestibule of the Church. You may also contribute online. Please do what you are able.
Parish Goal: $19,696   Pledged (as of May 13): $16,925   # of Donors: 99   % of goal: 85.93

Raffle for the Capuchin Franciscans, Province of St. Mary:
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win one of three cash prizes totaling $5,000. The Capuchin Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. Mary (the religious order our friars belong to) are conducting a cash raffle during the month of May. Drawing to take place on June 17. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $10 each; 6 for $50.  You can purchase tickets outside after Mass or during the week at the parish office.

Maryknoll Priest to Visit:
St. James the Apostle and St. Francis Solanus will have a visiting Maryknoll priest, Fr. Wayman Deasy, MM for the June 4 and 5 weekend Masses. This is the first weekend of the Mass schedule change so the  Masses will be: St James the Apostle, Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. and St. Francis Solanus Sunday 8:15 a.m.

Strengthen Your Brothers:
The Diocese of Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference will be held Saturday, October 1, at St. Jude the Apostle Parish 4100 Lyell Road Rochester. Registration details at www.exultrochester.org.

Stand Up Comedian:
John Crist will be present at the First Baptist Church, 8414 North Main Street, Interlaken on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12. Contact 607 216 5249. For more information on the event and John Crist go to the Facebook page for First-Baptist-Church-of-Interlaken.

Scripture Studies—The Gospel of Matthew:
A study of the Gospel of Matthew is available on Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James. For more information phone or text Camille Taranto 607 793 7753.

Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy:
The origin of the Christian Jubilee goes back to Old Testament times. The Law of Moses prescribed a special year for the Jewish people to make restitution for wrongs committed, to forgive debts owed, and set slaves free. In the Roman Catholic tradition, a Holy Year or Jubilee is a great religious event, for the forgiveness of sins and the punishment due to sin. A Jubilee is a year of reconciliation between adversaries. It is a time of solidarity, hope, justice and commitment to serve God with joy and in peace with our brothers and sisters. The guiding principle of  the year: “Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.”

Helpers Needed:
The parish is in need of help in two areas that do not take a lot of time and have flexible schedules:
• Offertory Collection Counters – We currently have three counting teams that perform their counting activity either on Sunday (after the 10:30 a.m. Mass) or on Monday. The counting activity takes about one and a half hours depending on the size of the collection(s). We would like to increase the number of teams so that each team counts only once a month. Each team would consist of a minimum of two non-related individuals and would attend a training class to review the Diocesan/St. James counting procedures which takes about one hour.
• Parish Soft Data Base Entry – This activity consists of the computer data entry of all parish donations into a Diocesan mandated data base tool. This activity takes less than an hour and can be performed any time Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning. The diocese provides a user id and password along with a training class that takes about 45 minutes.
If you have any question or are interested in signing up for either of these activities please do not hesitate to phone the parish office at 607-387-6781 or email us at .

Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester Prayers:
Sister Susan Schantz, SSJ, continues to pray for St. James the Apostle Parish in Trumansburg. Let us keep Sr. Susan and the Sisters of St. Joseph in our prayers.

Toiletries and Hygiene Products:
There is a basket in the vestibule of the 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.

Cancer Services Program (Cortland and Tompkins Counties):
This a program that provides free cancer screenings (breast, cervical, and colorectal) to women from ages 40–64 and 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, doctor’s offices, and hospitals. For more information call 1-866 442 2262.

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Ministry Schedules for St. James

Schedule for this weekend, May 21 and 22 (fourth Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Paul Povinelli and Carol Kuklo
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Barbara Willers, Any Panek (for Cathy DelSignore), Anne Haus

8:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Barbara Willers and George Hade
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Ron Singer, Traci Bump, Joan Hogan

10:30 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Lynne Stager and Nancy Olszewski
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Eileen Heptig, Anna Zavala

Schedule for next weekend, May 28 and 29 (fifth Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Kathleen Rourke and Paul Povinelli
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Anne Haus, Carol Kuklo, Barbara Willers

8:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: George Hade and Mary Szymanski
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Ron Singer, Traci Bump

10:30 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Nancy Olszewski and Lynne Stager
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Dawn Iannone, Susan Stafford

Holy Year of Mercy: December 8, 2015–November 20, 2016:
“A time to heal, to help, to forgive.”

Catholics Invite Catholics:
“Come to Mass in the Lord’s house on the Lord’s day.” A way to remind people of a way to be faithful to the third commandment: Keep holy the Lord’s Day.

Upcoming Events:
• Scripture study classes: Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle Church
• Baptisms Saturday May 14, 2016: Faith Valentina Glidden and Elise Caroleena Wright
• First Holy Communion (Eucharist): Sunday, May 15, 2016, 10:30 a.m. Mass.
• Selection of new parish council members: Sunday, May 15.
• The Trumansburg Community Chorus Spring Concert: Sunday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses.
• Theology on Tap/Stump the Priest: Wednesday, May 18, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. at St. Fidelis Friary Boathouse
• A pasta dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus: Saturday, May 21, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall.
• Women’s Guild/T’burg Garage sale: weekend of May 22
• Funeral Planning – Making It Simpler: Sunday, May 22, at 11 a.m., the Church of the Epiphany in Trumansburg
• New Mass schedule begins: Weekend of June 4 & 5
• Drawing for Capuchin Franciscans Raffle on June 17: Tickets available after Masses or at the parish office.

New Weekend Mass Schedule:
The new weekend Mass schedule will go into effect the weekend of June 4-5. The times and locations are:

Saturday 5:00 p.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg
Sunday 8:15 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken
Sunday 9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross, Ovid
Sunday 11:00 a.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg

Merger Decree for St. James the Apostle, St. Francis Solanus, and Holy Cross:
The merger decree from Bishop Salvatore R. Matano was read at all the Masses last weekend. The decree is posted in the vestibule of the churches and in the parish offices. The effective date of the merger is July 1, 2016.

Diocesan Missions Sunday:
The Diocese Missions collection is today. We are filled with renewed faith as the Holy Spirit comes upon us and calls each one to move beyond our daily concerns, important as they are, to help the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Sisters of Mercy bring the faith to God’s people in Brazil and Chile. Bishop Salvatore Matano reminds us of our strong and proud mission tradition. The support of our diocesan missionaries by the church of Rochester is a great piece of our history. May we as partners of Christ help to build God’s kingdom by our prayers and financial gift today.

Parish Council:
The selection of council members will take place this Sunday, May 15. The individual church nominees’ names will be placed in a bowl at their church and the first five names drawn will be members of the new parish council. The new parish council will meet in June together with the members of the present members.

First Communions this Sunday:
Please pray for our First Communicants who celebrate this Sunday at the 10:30 Mass: Erin Durling, Danny Durling, Jacob Taves, Leah Glidden, and Aidan Clarke-Cabezas. Congratulations to them and their parents. Thank you to Jessica Taves for teaching them all year, and helping them prepare for their special day. And a special thank you to all our religious education teachers for their hard work this past year: Helen Arco, Jessica Taves, Tonya Grove, Maggie Campbell, and Andy Morpurgo.

Raffle for the Capuchin Franciscans:
The Province of St. Mary will be conducting a $5,000 cash raffle beginning on May 1 through June 5. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase following Sunday masses as well as during the week at the parish office. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $10 each or 6 tickets for $50. Checks should be made payable to the Province of St. Mary. The Province of St. Mary is the religious order who have staffed the three parishes between the lakes. In addition to our local parishes, the friars of the Province serve in other inner city, suburban, and rural parishes throughout New York and New England; teach in elementary schools, high school and colleges; are hospital, prison, and university chaplains; are involved in youth and family retreat work; and serve the poor. Capuchins also carry their ministries abroad, serving in Africa, the Pacific and Asia, and Central America. Please consider supporting the friars of the Province of St. Mary by purchasing a raffle ticket.

Theology on Tap:
In other areas it is referred to as “Stump the Priest.” Young parents and young adults are invited to a soda, beer, wine, cheese, gathering at the St. Fidelis Friary Boat House (7790 County Road 153, Interlaken) on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 7:00–8:00 PM. In order to plan the event please inform Mr. Russ Wedemeyer () or one of the priests if you plan to attend.

Trumansburg Food Pantry:
June and July are St. James the Apostle’s months to volunteer for the Food Pantry. The dates are June 6 and 20 and July 11 and 18. July’s dates are back to back due to the Fourth of July holiday being on a Monday. Parish volunteers, please sign-up in the vestibule of the church. “Thank you.”

Women’s Guild Garage Sale in Conjunction with the T’burg Village Garage Sale:
The Women’s Guild garage sale will be on the May 22 weekend. Please donate clean and unbroken items. They may be dropped off at the rectory garage. We cannot accept curtain rods, T.V.’s, computers, clothes, or books. Treasures needed!

Youth Group Volunteer Opportunity:
If you are in need of community service hours or simply wish to participate, come to the St. James Garage Sale sponsored by the Women’s Guild on Saturday, May 20 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lisa Gorton will be coordinating teen helpers. For more information, please contact Marina Delaney at . Thank you.

Spring Concert:
The Trumansburg Community Chorus will present a spring concert on Sunday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses. Admission is free, however donations to support the ongoing activities of the chorus are gratefully accepted.

Funeral Planning – Making It Simpler:
On Sunday, May 22, at 11 a.m., the Church of the Epiphany will sponsor a free presentation by the Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Finger Lakes (FCAFL). All are invited to come to Epiphany’s Fellowship Hall to learn about the many ways to plan a funeral that is simpler and less costly. So if you prefer funeral arrangements that are simple, dignified and reasonably priced, please join us as Barry Adams of the FCAFL shares ideas and resources that can make this possible.  (No need to pre-register; just come!)

Pasta Dinner:
A pasta dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Ithaca, will take place on Saturday, May 21, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall. Cost: adults $8; senior citizens and children ages 5–12, $6; Children under 5, free; and there is a family plan for $25. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of an ultrasound machine for the Ithaca Pregnancy Center.

Scripture Studies—The Gospel of Matthew:
A study of the Gospel of Matthew is available on Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James. For more information phone or text Camille Taranto 607 793 7753.

Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy:
The origin of the Christian Jubilee goes back to Old Testament times. The Law of Moses prescribed a special year for the Jewish people to make restitution for wrongs committed, to forgive debts owed, and set slaves free. In the Roman Catholic tradition, a Holy Year or Jubilee is a great religious event, for the forgiveness of sins and the punishment due to sin. A Jubilee is a year of reconciliation between adversaries. It is a time of solidarity, hope, justice and commitment to serve God with joy and in peace with our brothers and sisters. The guiding principle of  the year: “Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.”

Helpers Needed:
The parish is in need of help in two areas that do not take a lot of time and have flexible schedules:
• Offertory Collection Counters – We currently have three counting teams that perform their counting activity either on Sunday (after the 10:30 a.m. Mass) or on Monday. The counting activity takes about one and a half hours depending on the size of the collection(s). We would like to increase the number of teams so that each team counts only once a month. Each team would consist of a minimum of two non-related individuals and would attend a training class to review the Diocesan/St. James counting procedures which takes about one hour.
• Parish Soft Data Base Entry – This activity consists of the computer data entry of all parish donations into a Diocesan mandated data base tool. This activity takes less than an hour and can be performed any time Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning. The diocese provides a user id and password along with a training class that takes about 45 minutes.
If you have any question or are interested in signing up for either of these activities please do not hesitate to phone the parish office at 607-387-6781 or email us at .

Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester Prayers:
Sister Susan Schantz, SSJ, continues to pray for St. James the Apostle Parish in Trumansburg. Let us keep Sr. Susan and the Sisters of St. Joseph in our prayers.

Toiletries and Hygiene Products:
There is a basket in the vestibule of the 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.

Cancer Services Program (Cortland and Tompkins Counties):
This a program that provides free cancer screenings (breast, cervical, and colorectal) to women from ages 40–64 and 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, doctor’s offices, and hospitals. For more information call 1-866 442 2262.

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Ministry Schedules for St. James

Schedule for this weekend, May 14 and 15 (third Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Barbara Willers and Carol Kuklo (for Amy Panek)
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Anne Haus, Kathleen Rourke, Cathy DelSignore

8:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Mary Szymanski and George Hade
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Barbara Willers, Traci Bump

10:30 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Glenn Stamps and Nancy Olszewski
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Mark Scibilia-Carver, Susan Stafford, Lynne Stager

Schedule for next weekend, May 21 and 22 (fourth Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Paul Povinelli and Carol Kuklo
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Barbara Willers, Any Panek (for Cathy DelSignore), Anne Haus

8:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Barbara Willers and George Hade
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Ron Singer, Traci Bump, Joan Hogan

10:30 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Lynne Stager and Nancy Olszewski
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Eileen Heptig, Anna Zavala

Schedule for following weekend, May 28 and 29 (fifth Sunday):

5:00 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Kathleen Rourke and Paul Povinelli
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Anne Haus, Carol Kuklo, Barbara Willers

8:00 a.m. Mass
Lectors: George Hade and Mary Szymanski
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Ron Singer, Traci Bump

10:30 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Nancy Olszewski and Lynne Stager
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Dawn Iannone, Susan Stafford

Holy Year of Mercy: December 8, 2015–November 20, 2016:
“A time to heal, to help, to forgive.”

Catholics Invite Catholics:
“Come to Mass in the Lord’s house on the Lord’s day.” A way to remind people of a way to be faithful to the third commandment: Keep holy the Lord’s Day.

Upcoming Events:
• Scripture study classes: Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle Church
• 2016 Diocesan Social Ministry Conference, “Caring for Each Other and Our Common Home in the Year of Mercy”: Saturday, May 7, from 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua, NY
• Celebrating Spring—May Fest: Notre Dame High School in Elmira on Saturday, May 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Combined parish councils meeting: Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Solanus Church
• Baptisms Saturday May 14, 2016: Faith Valentina Glidden and Elise Caroleena Wright
• First Holy Communion (Eucharist): Sunday, May 15, 2016, 10:30 a.m. Mass.
• Selection of new parish council members: Sunday, May 15. Nominations are accepted up through May 8.
• The Trumansburg Community Chorus Spring Concert: Sunday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses.
• Theology on Tap/Stump the Priest: Wednesday, May 18, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. at St. Fidelis Friary Boathouse
• Women’s Guild/T’burg Garage sale: weekend of May 22
• New Mass schedule begins: Weekend of June 4 & 5
• Drawing for Capuchin Franciscans Raffle on June 17: Tickets available after Masses or at the parish office.

New Weekend Mass Schedule:
The new weekend Mass schedule will go into effect the weekend of June 4-5. The times and locations are:

Saturday 5:00 p.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg
Sunday 8:15 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken
Sunday 9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross, Ovid
Sunday 11:00 a.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg

Diocesan Missions Sunday—Next Sunday:
For over fifty years, the Sisters of St. Joseph have labored in Brazil and the Sisters of Mercy in Chile. Next weekend, May 14 and 15, we call upon you to help with your prayers and sacrificial gift, so that they may continue to bring Christ into a world where darkness, despair and emptiness prevail. The Church is called to proclaim Jesus, who was crucified, died and is risen: through him God bestows “new life” that is divine and eternal. This is the “Good News” which changes people and history, and which all people have a right to hear. We cannot be content when we consider the millions who don’t know Jesus the Christ and the love of God.

Religious Education:
First Holy Communion (Eucharist), will be Sunday, May 15, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Receiving their first communion will be: Aidan James Clarke-Cabezas, Daniel John Durling, Erin Eilis Durling, Leah Samara Glidden, and Jacob Collins Taves.

Parish Council:
As part of the merging of the three parishes of St. James the Apostle, St. Francis Solanus, and Holy Cross, one parish council is being formed that will represent all the combined parishes. The new council will comprise of 15 members – five parishioners from each of the churches. Nominations to the new parish council must be submitted by Monday, May 9. The selection of council members will take place next Sunday, May 15. Parishioners are encouraged to nominate themselves as well as others. When nominating yourself or another please notify the parish offices or one of the priests. The new parish council will meet in June together with the members of the present members of the three parish councils.

Combined Parish Councils’ Meeting:
The combined parish councils will meet this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Solanus Church, Interlaken. Part of the agenda will be accepting suggestions for the merged parish. Each church will maintain its own name while the three merged parishes will have its own name.

Raffle for the Capuchin Franciscans:
The Province of St. Mary will be conducting a $5,000 cash raffle beginning on May 1 through June 5. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase following Sunday masses as well as during the week at the parish office. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $10 each or 6 tickets for $50. Checks should be made payable to the Province of St. Mary. The Province of St. Mary is the religious order who have staffed the three parishes between the lakes. In addition to our local parishes, the friars of the Province serve in other inner city, suburban, and rural parishes throughout New York and New England; teach in elementary schools, high school and colleges; are hospital, prison, and university chaplains; are involved in youth and family retreat work; and serve the poor. Capuchins also carry their ministries abroad, serving in Africa, the Pacific and Asia, and Central America. Please consider supporting the friars of the Province of St. Mary by purchasing a raffle ticket.

Theology on Tap:
In other areas it is referred to as “Stump the Priest.” Young parents and young adults are invited to a soda, beer, wine, cheese, gathering at the St. Fidelis Friary Boat House (7790 County Road 153, Interlaken) on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 7:00–8:00 PM. In order to plan the event please inform Mr. Russ Wedemeyer () or one of the priests if you plan to attend.

2015-2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal Report:
Every family’s help is needed. Envelopes for making a pledge are in the pews and in the vestibule of the Church. You may also contribute online.

Report as of May 5:
Parish goal: $19,696        Pledged: $16,905        # of Donors: 98
% of goal: 85.83%

Women’s Guild Garage Sale in Conjunction with the T’burg Village Garage Sale:
The Women’s Guild garage sale will be on the May 22 weekend. Please donate clean and unbroken items. They may be dropped off at the rectory garage. We cannot accept curtain rods, T.V.’s, computers, clothes, or books.

Youth Group Volunteer Opportunity:
if you are in need of community service hours or simply wish to participate, come to the St. James Garage Sale sponsored by the Women’s Guild on Saturday, May 20 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lisa Gorton will be coordinating teen helpers. For more information, please contact Marina Delaney at . Thank you.

Spring Concert:
The Trumansburg Community Chorus will present a spring concert on Sunday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses. Admission is free, however donations to support the ongoing activities of the chorus are gratefully accepted.

Scripture Studies—The Gospel of Matthew:
A study of the Gospel of Matthew is available on Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James. For more information phone or text Camille Taranto 607 793 7753.

Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy:
The origin of the Christian Jubilee goes back to Old Testament times. The Law of Moses prescribed a special year for the Jewish people to make restitution for wrongs committed, to forgive debts owed, and set slaves free. In the Roman Catholic tradition, a Holy Year or Jubilee is a great religious event, for the forgiveness of sins and the punishment due to sin. A Jubilee is a year of reconciliation between adversaries. It is a time of solidarity, hope, justice and commitment to serve God with joy and in peace with our brothers and sisters. The guiding principle of  the year: “Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.”

Helpers Needed:
The parish is in need of help in two areas that do not take a lot of time and have flexible schedules:
• Offertory Collection Counters – We currently have three counting teams that perform their counting activity either on Sunday (after the 10:30 a.m. Mass) or on Monday. The counting activity takes about one and a half hours depending on the size of the collection(s). We would like to increase the number of teams so that each team counts only once a month. Each team would consist of a minimum of two non-related individuals and would attend a training class to review the Diocesan/St. James counting procedures which takes about one hour.
• Parish Soft Data Base Entry – This activity consists of the computer data entry of all parish donations into a Diocesan mandated data base tool. This activity takes less than an hour and can be performed any time Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning. The diocese provides a user id and password along with a training class that takes about 45 minutes.
If you have any question or are interested in signing up for either of these activities please do not hesitate to phone the parish office at 607-387-6781 or email us at .

Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester Prayers:
Sister Susan Schantz, SSJ, continues to pray for St. James the Apostle Parish in Trumansburg. Let us keep Sr. Susan and the Sisters of St. Joseph in our prayers.

Toiletries and Hygiene Products:
There is a basket in the vestibule of the 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.

Cancer Services Program (Cortland and Tompkins Counties):
This a program that provides free cancer screenings (breast, cervical, and colorectal) to women from ages 40–64 and 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, doctor’s offices, and hospitals. For more information call 1-866 442 2262.

Holy Year of Mercy: December 8, 2015–November 20, 2016:
“A time to heal, to help, to forgive.”

Catholics Invite Catholics:
“Come to Mass in the Lord’s house on the Lord’s day.” A way to remind people of a way to be faithful to the third commandment: Keep holy the Lord’s Day.

Upcoming Events:
• Scripture study classes: Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle Church
• Between the Lakes Planning Team Meeting: Wednesday, May 4, 7:00 at St. Francis
• Seminar on Building A Vibrant Parish: Wednesday, May 4, at St. Mary’s of the Lake, Skaneateles, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Ascension Thursday: May 5
• 2016 Diocesan Social Ministry Conference, “Caring for Each Other and Our Common Home in the Year of Mercy”: Saturday, May 7, from 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua, NY
• Celebrating Spring—May Fest: Notre Dame High School in Elmira on Saturday, May 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• First Holy Communion (Eucharist): Sunday, May 15, 2016, 10:30 a.m. Mass.
• Selection of new parish council members: Sunday, May 15. Nominations are accepted up through May 8.
• Theology on Tap/Stump the Priest: Wednesday, May 18, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. at St. Fidelis Friary Boathouse
• Women’s Guild/T’burg Garage sale: weekend of May 22
• New Mass schedule begins: weekend of June 4 & 5
• Drawing for Capuchin Franciscans Raffle on June 17: Tickets available after Masses or at the parish office.

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord:
Ascension Thursday is this week, May 5, and is a holy day of obligation. The times and places of the Masses are:

St. James the Apostle at 9:00 a.m.
St. Francis Solanus at 12:00 noon
Holy Cross at 6:00 p.m.
St. James the Apostle at 7:00

New Weekend Mass Schedule:
The new weekend Mass schedule will go into effect the weekend of June 4-5: The times and locations are:

Saturday 5:00 p.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg
Sunday 8:15 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken
Sunday 9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross, Ovid
Sunday 11:00 a.m. at St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg

Between the Lakes Planning Team Meeting:
The committee is meeting this Wednesday May 4, at 7:00 p.m at St. Francis Solanus.

Planning Team Update for the Merging of Holy Cross, St. Francis Solanus and St. James the Apostle:
• The unified Pastoral Council had its first meeting on Wednesday, April 13. For the rest of this spring the chairs of the three former councils will rotate leading meetings. Guidelines for the new council were reviewed and are available on the website.
• The three finance councils met on Tuesday, April 19. Regional finance director David Zellinger reviewed each parish’s financials for the previous nine months. Members also had a preliminary discussion about the 2016/17 budgeting process and upcoming buildings and grounds projects at the three churches.
• Minutes from the April 14 team meeting are available on the website: http://marymotherofmercy.com/parish-merge/.
• We continue communication about the new weekend Mass schedule which begins June 4-5. Please help by alerting your friends who might be returning to our area in the next month or so.
• Please continue to use the “Prayer of Unity” during your daily prayer this Easter season.

Seminar on Building a Vibrant Parish:
This seminar is available at no cost and is being held Wednesday, May 4, at St. Mary’s of the Lake, Skaneateles from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Parishioners in parish ministry roles are encouraged to attend. Please notify Fr. Bernard if you wish to join him and he will handle your registration or you can also register by contacting the website, www.4LPi.com/seminars.

Buildings and Grounds Committee Members:
The diocese is sponsoring a seminar, which is mandatory for facilities staff, on Thursday, May 12, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Auburn, NY or one may attend on Wednesday, May 18,  from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at Christ the Redeemer, Elmira, NY. Registration for the seminar is due this Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Please inform Fr. Bernard if you can attend either of the seminars and he will notify the Diocese. Fr. Bernard will be attending the seminar in Auburn.

Theology on Tap:
In other areas it is referred to as “Stump the Priest.” Young parents and young adults are invited to a soda, beer, wine, cheese, gathering at the St. Fidelis Friary Boat House (7790 County Road 153, Interlaken) on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 7:00–8:00 PM. In order to plan the event please inform Mr. Russ Wedemeyer () or one of the priests if you plan to attend.

Parish Council:
As part of the merging of the three parishes of St. James the Apostle, St. Francis Solanus, and Holy Cross, one parish council is being formed that will represent all the combined parishes. Now is a good time for interested parishioners to join the council and assist in the development of this forthcoming parish.

The council meets anywhere from 4–8 times a year. The new council will comprise of 15 members—five parishioners from each of the churches. Nominations to the new parish council are being accepted until May 8 with the selection of council members on May 15. Parishioners are encouraged to nominate themselves as well as others. When nominating yourself or another please notify the parish offices or one of the priests. The new parish council will meet in June together with the members of the present members of the three Parish Councils.

Religious Education:
First Holy Communion (Eucharist), will be Sunday, May 15, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Women’s Guild Garage Sale in Conjunction with the T’burg Village Garage Sale:
The Women’s Guild garage sale will be on the May 22 weekend. Please donate clean and unbroken items. They may be dropped off at the rectory garage. We cannot accept curtain rods, T.V.’s, computers, clothes, or books.

2015-2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal Report:
Every family’s help is needed. Envelopes for making a pledge are in the pews and in the vestibule of the Church. You may also contribute online.

Report as of April 29:
Parish goal: $19,696        Pledged: $16,950        # of Donors: 98
% of goal: 85.83%

Scripture Studies—The Gospel of Matthew:
A study of the Gospel of Matthew is available on Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James. For more information phone or text Camille Taranto 607 793 7753.

Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy:
The origin of the Christian Jubilee goes back to Old Testament times. The Law of Moses prescribed a special year for the Jewish people to make restitution for wrongs committed, to forgive debts owed, and set slaves free. In the Roman Catholic tradition, a Holy Year or Jubilee is a great religious event, for the forgiveness of sins and the punishment due to sin. A Jubilee is a year of reconciliation between adversaries. It is a time of solidarity, hope, justice and commitment to serve God with joy and in peace with our brothers and sisters. The guiding principle of  the year: “Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.”

Capuchin Franciscans Raffle:
A raffle for the Province of St. Mary of the Capuchin Franciscans will offer the following prizes: 1^st $3,500, 2^nd $1,000, 3^rd $500. The drawing will take place on June 17, 2016. Proceeds will benefit the friars and their apostolic work at home and abroad. Ticket price: $10 each or 6 for $50. Raffle tickets may be purchased after the weekend Masses or at the Parish Office.

Celebrating Spring, May Fest:
There were be a May Fest at Notre Dame HS, 1400 Maple Ave., Elmira on Saturday, May 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Activities include bake sale, chicken BBQ, children’s games, craft vendors, face painting, etc.

Helpers Needed:
The parish is in need of help in two areas that do not take a lot of time and have flexible schedules:
• Offertory Collection Counters – We currently have three counting teams that perform their counting activity either on Sunday (after the 10:30 a.m. Mass) or on Monday. The counting activity takes about one and a half hours depending on the size of the collection(s). We would like to increase the number of teams so that each team counts only once a month. Each team would consist of a minimum of two non-related individuals and would attend a training class to review the Diocesan/St. James counting procedures which takes about one hour.
• Parish Soft Data Base Entry – This activity consists of the computer data entry of all parish donations into a Diocesan mandated data base tool. This activity takes less than an hour and can be performed any time Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning. The diocese provides a user id and password along with a training class that takes about 45 minutes.
If you have any question or are interested in signing up for either of these activities please do not hesitate to phone the parish office at 607-387-6781 or email us at .

Project Rachel Training in the Year of Mercy:
Do you have a heart for those who are struggling after an abortion? While very helpful for every area of the Diocese, we are especially in need of trained volunteers in the Southern Tier. Project Rachel Training, Thursday, April 28, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry with video conferencing available at St Casimir in Elmira, St Margaret Mary in Appalachin, and Sacred Heart in Auburn. No fee, plus morning hospitality and lunch is included! Register at stbernards.edu (click on Project Rachel Training in left hand column/Calendar). For more information, please contact Suzanne Stack, Life Issues Coordinator (; 585-328-3210 x1304

2016 Diocesan Social Ministry Conference :
The conference on “Caring for Each Other and Our Common Home in the Year of Mercy” will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Retreat House, 5151 Foster Road, Canandaigua, NY. The $15 registration fee, includes lunch and materials and the registration deadline is Tuesday, May 3. To register, contact Laurie Konwinski: 607 272 5062 ext. 12 or .

Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester Prayers:
Sister Susan Schantz, SSJ, continues to pray for St. James the Apostle Parish in Trumansburg. Let us keep Sr. Susan and the Sisters of St. Joseph in our prayers.

Toiletries and Hygiene Products:
There is a basket in the vestibule of the 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.

Cancer Services Program (Cortland and Tompkins Counties):
This a program that provides free cancer screenings (breast, cervical, and colorectal) to women from ages 40–64 and 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, doctor’s offices, and hospitals. For more information call 1-866 442 2262.

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Holy Year of Mercy: December 8, 2015–November 20, 2016:
“A time to heal, to help, to forgive.”

Catholics Invite Catholics:
“Come to Mass in the Lord’s house on the Lord’s day.” A way to remind people of a way to be faithful to the third commandment: Keep holy the Lord’s Day.

Upcoming Events:
• Scripture study classes: Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle Church
• Family friendly contra dance: Saturday, April 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the Perry City Meetinghouse, 6324 Route 227.
• Men and Boys, Father and Son breakfast: at the American Legion in Trumansburg on Sunday, April 24, after 8:00 a.m. Mass.
• Project Rachel Training: Thursday, April 28, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry with video conferencing available in Elmira, Appalachin, and Auburn.
• St. James Women’s Guild breakfast: Sunday, May 1, after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. The cost is $10 and the guest speaker is Dr. Richard Orzeck, D.V.M.
• 2016 Diocesan Social Ministry Conference, “Caring for Each Other and Our Common Home in the Year of Mercy”: Saturday, May 7, from 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua, NY.
• First Holy Communion (Eucharist): Sunday, May 15, 2016, 10:30 a.m. Mass.
• Women’s Guild/T’burg Garage sale: Weekend of May 22.

Catholic Home Missions Appeal:
Many dioceses right here in the United States do not have enough priests and trained lay ministers to serve their parishes. These dioceses are known as home missions. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal, which will take place this weekend in the second collection, supports these dioceses by funding essential ministries, including seminary education and lay ministry training. Please be generous in this appeal and share your resources to strengthen the Church at home.

New Weekend Mass Schedule to Go into Effect the Weekend of June 4–5:
As was announced from the pulpit last weekend, Fr. Bernard, Fr. Brendan and the other members of the planning team reached the difficult decision of determining a new weekend Mass schedule. The times and locations are:

Saturday	5:00 p.m.	St. James the Apostle
Sunday	8:15 a.m.	St. Francis Solanus
Sunday	9:30 a.m.	Holy Cross
Sunday	11:00 a.m.	St. James the Apostle

This new Mass schedule requires sacrifices and adjustments from parishioners across the three parishes—among them: families with children and teens getting up earlier on Sunday mornings; regular Saturday night mass goers changing to a Sunday morning Mass; and early Sunday morning Mass goers choosing either to go on Saturday or later on Sunday. Please do your best to adjust your weekend routine so that celebration of the Eucharist with our community continues to be a priority in our lives. If you need help with transportation, speak with one of the priests or another planning team member and we will work with you. You who are liturgical ministers—including extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, lectors, sacristans, singers, musicians and altar servers—are critical to the celebration of Mass. If the Mass time when you currently serve is changing, please indicate where you would now like to serve. Let us all remember the need to be a part of the warm, welcoming presence to newcomers at whichever Mass we attend.

Parish Council:
As part of the merging of the three parishes of St. James the Apostle, St. Francis Solanus, and Holy Cross, one parish council is being formed that will represent all the combined parishes. Now is a good time for interested parishioners to join the council and assist in the development of this forthcoming parish. A parish council acts as a consultative body in assisting the pastor in maintaining the Christian life of the parish community. The council will meet anywhere from 4–8 times a year but its effect on the parish is important. The new council will comprise of 15 members, hopefully five parishioners from each of the churches. Nominations to the new parish council are being accepted until May 12 with the selection of council members on May 15, Pentecost Sunday. Parishioners are encouraged to nominate themselves as well as others. Beginning today, when nominating yourself or another please notify the parish offices or one of the priests. The gathering of the new parish council will be in June.

Religious Education:
First Holy Communion (Eucharist), will be Sunday, May 15, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Women’s Guild Garage Sale in Conjunction with the T’burg Village Garage Sale:
The Women’s Guild garage sale will be on the May 22 weekend. Please donate clean and unbroken items. They may be dropped off at the rectory garage. We cannot accept curtain rods, T.V.’s, computers, clothes, or books.

2015-2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal Report:
Our parish is well behind in meeting our given goal of $19,696. Every family’s help is needed. If we do not reach our goal we have to make up the difference from our ordinary weekend collections, which at the present time would be a hefty burden. Envelopes for making a pledge are in the pews and in the vestibule of the church. You may also contribute online. Please participate in the Appeal and do what you are able. If everyone participates we will reach our given goal. Your help is needed.

Report as of April 22:
Parish goal: $19,696        Pledged: $16,875        # of Donors: 97
% of goal: 85.68%

Holy Year of Mercy: December 8, 2015–November 20, 2016:
“A time to heal, to help, to forgive.”

Catholics Invite Catholics:
“Come to Mass in the Lord’s house on the Lord’s day.” A way to remind people of a way to be faithful to the third commandment: Keep holy the Lord’s Day.

Upcoming Events:
• Scripture study classes: Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle Church
• First Penance (Sacrament of Reconciliation – Confession): Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
• Financial Councils meetings: The finance council for St. James will meet on Tuesday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis Solanus. The combined finance councils for all three churches will meet that same day at 7:00 p.m.
• Caring for Our Common Home, Putting Laudato Si, into Action: Thursday, April 21, at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, Ithaca. Potluck dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 6:00 p.m.
• Family friendly contra dance: Saturday, April 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the Perry City Meetinghouse, 6324 Route 227.
• Men and Boys, Father and Son breakfast: at the American Legion in Trumansburg on Sunday, April 24, after 8:00 a.m. Mass.
• Project Rachel Training: Thursday, April 28, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry with video conferencing available in Elmira, Appalachin, and Auburn.
• St. James Women’s Guild breakfast: Sunday, May 1, after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. The cost is $10 and the guest speaker is Dr. Richard Orzeck, D.V.M.
• First Holy Communion (Eucharist): Sunday, May 15, 2016, 10:30 a.m. Mass.
• Women’s Guild/T’burg Garage sale: Weekend of May 22.

This Weekend World Day of Prayer for Vocations:
Why on earth am I here? A boat without a rudder usually ends up in the weeds. That’s not where God wants you! God has a purpose for your life. It’s your vocation. Today, we celebrate World Day of Prayer for Vocations and pray for all Christian vocations – married, single, ordained and consecrated religious. If you would like to talk with someone about a possible vocation to priesthood, please contact the Diocesan Office of Priesthood Vocation Awareness at 585 328 3210 ext. 1374 or visit www.ROCpriest.org for more information.

Catholic Home Missions Appeal:
The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will take place next week. One way that this appeal works to support home mission dioceses in the United States is by supporting seminarian formation in poor dioceses. The blessing of seminarians places a financial burden on these dioceses, because educating each seminarian costs $35-40K per year. Your support is needed for these young men so that they might go back and serve their parishes. Please strengthen the Church at home by making a generous gift to the next week’s appeal.

Financial Councils Meeting:
The finance council for St. James will meet on Tuesday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis Solanus. The finance councils for St James the Apostle, St. Francis Solanus, and Holy Cross will also meet on Tuesday, April 19, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Solanus Church.

Religious Education:
First Penance (Sacrament of Reconciliation, Confession) will be held on Sunday April 17 at 9:00 a.m. First Holy Communion (Eucharist), will be Sunday, May 15, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Women’s Guild Garage Sale in Conjunction With T’burg Village Garage Sale:
The Women’s Guild garage sale will be on the May 22 weekend. Please donate clean and unbroken items. They may be dropped off at the rectory garage. We cannot accept curtain rods, T.V.’s, computers, clothes, or books.

2015-2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal Report:
Our parish is well behind in meeting our given goal of $19,696. Every family’s help is needed. If we do not reach our goal we have to make up the difference from our ordinary weekend collections, which at the present time would be a hefty burden. Envelopes for making a pledge are in the pews and in the vestibule of the church. You may also contribute online. Please participate in the Appeal and do what you are able. If everyone participates we will reach our given goal. Your help is needed.

Report as of April 14:
Parish goal: $19,696        Pledged: $16,625        # of Donors: 94
% of goal: 84.41%