JULY 4, 2021 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

St. Francis Solanus Parish Center : St. Francis Solanus

–Friday 8:30 a.m. Phone: 607–294–0064 Email: [email protected] Website: marymotherofmercy.com : @marymotherofmercyparish

Pastor: St. James the Apostle Rev. Bernard M. Maloney, OFM Cap. 17 Whig Street Trumansburg, NY Office Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays Weekend Masses: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Sunday, 9:00 a.m.

( Scheduled temporarily for the duration Sacrament of Reconciliation of the pandemic : and/or personal dialogue: Saturday, 4:00 p.m.) Fridays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., St. Francis Solanus, with Father Bernard Holy Cross 7231 Main Street To join the parish community or Ovid, NY to celebrate the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, anointing of the sick, or Weekend Mass: marriage, please phone the Parish Center. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. In residence at St. Fidelis Friary: Rev. Richard Crawley, OFM Cap. Note: Weekday liturgies Chaplain at Cayuga Correctional Facility, Moravia, NY may be cancelled due to Rev. Roland Daigle, OFM Cap. funerals or bad weather. Br. Antonine Lizama, OFM Cap. July 4, 2021 ~ Year of St. Joseph

for the week of July 3–11, 2021

Saturday, 5:00 p.m. July 3 at St. Francis Parishioners and benefactors

Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Bill Hogan July 4 at St. James from Judy and Tony Delaurentiis Louis and Dorothy O’Connell Sunday, 10:30 a.m. July 4 at Holy Cross from O’Connells: Beverly Prather and Patricia Bondiek Monday, 8:30 a.m. July 5 at St. Francis NO MASS Saturday, 4:00 p.m. John Rourke July 10 at St. James from Kathleen Rourke First Reading: But you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord GOD! And Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Parishioners and benefactors whether they heed or resist — for they are a rebellious house July 10 at St. Francis — they shall know that a prophet has been among them. Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Carol and Keith Northrup (Ez. 2:4-5) July 11 at St. James from Tim and Fran Maguire Psalm: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Jack Christensen Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy. July 11 at Holy Cross from Doris Lewin (Ps. 123) Upcoming Events: Second Reading: Food Pantries: I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order • Ovid Federated church: Mondays, 10:00 a.m. that the power of Christ may dwell with me. (2 Cor. 12:9) ° Food truck: Every other Tuesday (July 13), 4:00 p.m., South ° Gospel: Seneca high school parking lot Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor ° Interlaken Reformed church: Fridays, 3:00–6:00 p.m. except in his native place and among his own kin and in ° Trumansburg Food Pantry: Every other Monday his own house.” (Mk. 6:4) (July 12) 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 5:15–6:00 p.m., Methodist church Live the Liturgy— Inspiration for the Week: • Family Hope Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, God never ceases to proclaim His Word. His life-giving pres- 12:00–4:00 p.m., Holy Cross ence continues to sustain all things and keep them in being • Fr. Bernard is Available: Fridays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., regardless of whether there is the faith to receive or perceive St. Francis Solanus Him. Our personal agendas, preconceived ideas, misconcep- • Prayer for Healing and Harmony with Sister Anne Alderman: tions, and expectations can often cause us to be so hard of ° July 7 & 21 and August 4 & 18, 3:30 p.m., St. James the Apostle, Pine Room heart and obstinate that we fail to see what God is trying to ° July 14 & 18 and August 11 & 25, 3:30 p.m., Holy Cross do. While God remains ever present, faith is necessary for Rectory God’s power to bear fruit. As we celebrate our country’s inde- • Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe: pendence, let us not forget the difference between liberties July 10 & 11 and freedom. While the liberties we have are most welcome treasures, only freedom from what blinds, deceives, and Coronavirus Restrictions Lifted: weighs us down can bring happiness. God is all about healing, New York State has lifted Coronavirus restrictions. The church transformation, and hope. In order for God to do what God buildings will not be divided into “Distancing and No Distanc- does best, we have to invite Him in and see Him for who he ing Sections” and the churches can be filled to capacity. People is. Otherwise, God’s will for humanity will be something at who have not been vaccinated, however, are asked to continue which we simply take offense, a common reaction when to wear masks. There will be a return to having altar servers, something challenges or unsettles us. lectors and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion and offertory collections. There will be a return to singing. Church Catholic Quotes—Words to Inspire the Faithful: pews, etc., do not have to be sanitized after services. What will “Hold your eyes on God and leave the doing to him.” be maintained is the reception of Holy Communion under one ~St. Jane Frances de Chantal form – the Sacred Host. The exchange of the sign of peace (which is always optional) is without shaking hands and all holy © Liturgical Publications Inc. water fonts are to remain empty. The Church in Central & Eastern Europe: Feast Day: Next week we will take up the Collection for the Church in In the United States, July 16 is the feast day of St. Francis So- Central and Eastern Europe. The collection supports the lanus, the of one of Mary, Mother of Mercy Par- Church in more than 25 countries that still struggle to recover ish Churches in Interlaken, NY. St. Francis Solanus was born from former communist rule. Funds from this collection sup- March 10, 1549 in Montilla, Spain and died on July 14, 1610 port pastoral care, catechesis, building renovations, and semi- in , , South America. He was a very successful Fran- nary formation. Your support restores the Church and builds ciscan missionary and is called the “Apostle of the Tucuman,” the future in the region. Please prayerfully consider how you that is today northwestern and . can support the collection next week. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/ccee. Offertory Envelope Renewal Time: Parishioners using boxes of offertory envelopes will receive a Parish Council: letter from the parish office inquiring about your continued The 2021-2022 Parish Council met on June 24 at the Parish use. Parishioners who desire to use boxes of offertory enve- Center, Interlaken. It was primarily an organizational meeting lopes, please inform the parish office and an order will be with the election of an Executive Committee and the appoint- placed for you. Please note that if one donates by personal ment of members to one of the standing committees. check, there is no need to use an offertory envelope. What is always available is online giving. For this please consult the ° Executive Committee: Tim Davis, Chair; Gerald Frank, Vice Chair; and Kathleen Rourke, Secretary. weekly bulletin. Word Committee: Andrew Morpurgo, Chair; Marc Albanese; ° Sacrament of Matrimony: Susan Guydosh; and Jacqueline Leidenfrost. The Mass of Recognition for couples celebrating anniversaries Worship Committee: Thomas Duff, Chair; Leo Kawczenski; ° of Matrimony will take place on Sunday, August 29, at 2:00 Donna Ryan; and Barbara Willers. p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Bishop Salvatore R. ° Witness Committee: Lynne Stager, Chair; Bill Masterson; Matano. Register online at https://conta.cc/3vjYs7x or by Charles Mullins; and Richard Pell. emailing [email protected] or [email protected]. Fellowship Committee: Scott Hamula, Chair; Laurenda Den- ° Additionally, the September issue of the Catholic Courier will mark; and Martha Wooledge. feature a Wedding Jubilee section. If you would like your

name and anniversary (25, 50 and above) to be included, Prayer for Healing and Harmony: please send the following information: names, church, town In this time of unrest, violence, and disease, when our society where you were married, wedding date/year, and a wedding is polarized, you are invited to gather for a time of quiet pray- photo (optional) to [email protected] or via er for the healing and harmony of each of us and all of God’s mail to Wedding Anniversaries, Catholic Courier, P.O. Box creation. The format will include self-introductions, a brief 24379, Rochester, NY 14624-0379. opening reflection, about 30 minutes of silent, shared prayer and a brief closing. The extended time of shared silence pro- The Bishop’s Reminder: vides an opportunity for quieting personal reflection and The resumption of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass be- healing. You do not need to attend every session. gan June 5/6 for those who are healthy and not at great risk. This event will take place on Wednesdays, July 7 & 21 and Anyone who is frail or at risk due to advanced age or medical August 4 & 18, at 3:30 p.m. in the Pine Room at St. James the conditions is excused from the obligation to attend Holy Mass Apostle Church. It will also happen on Wednesdays, July 14 & on the Lord’s Day. 28 and August 11 & 25, at 3:30 p.m. at the Holy Cross Rectory. The facilitator will be Sister Anne Alderman, SSJ. There is a suggested donation of $2 or $3 to benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph (not required). Any questions? Contact Sister Anne at 607–209–4206 or [email protected].

Catholic Ministries Appeal: Our given parish goal was $29,979 for the 2020-2021 CMA. Cash received at the CMA through June 7, 2021 was $32,804. Cash receipts in excess of goal were $2,825. 50% of cash, in excess of goal, returned to the parish was $1,413. Again, Donating to Your Parish: “Thank you” to all the parish households who contributed Online giving by WeShare is safe, simple and convenient. to the CMA. As was announced earlier our parish goal It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3: for 2021-2022 has been decreased. Out new parish goal 1. Visit the parish website’s giving page: will be: $28,086. marymotherofmercy.com/giving. 2. Follow the directions under the “Donate Online” section. Fifth Anniversary: 3. Set up your donation or payment. On July 1, 2021, The Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy, had That’s it! Your account will be created and you can put away its fifth anniversary. your checkbook. If you experience any problems, please email Eileen at [email protected]. 219 S. Catherine Street, PO Box 802, Montour Falls, NY 14865 (607) 387-5258 • www.sidleinsurance.com

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