Reaching Up to Worship – Reaching Out to Serve
Parish Vision – “Together we will build an atmosphere of faith in which the fruit of the Spirit will abound and draw others to Christ.”
Mass Schedule:
- St. James
- Monday:
8:30 AM
Friday:
8:30 AM
Saturday:
5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM
- St. John
- Wednesday:
8:30 AM
Friday:
8:30 AM
Sunday:
11:15 AM
- St. Margaret Mary
- Tuesday:
7:00 AM
Thursday:
7:00 AM
Sunday:
10:45 AM
- St. Patrick
- Tuesday:
12:00 PM (noon)
Thursday:
12:00 PM (noon)
Saturday:
5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM
Check the bulletin for the location of the First Saturday Mass each month.
Confession Times:
The sacrament of reconciliation is regularly available 30 minutes before each scheduled weekday Mass (in the Church at which the Mass is scheduled). In addition, it is available at the following scheduled times. Those who have been away from the sacrament for a longer period of time, or those for whom these times will not work, are encouraged to call the parish office and ask to schedule an appointment with a priest.
- St. James Confessions
- Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
- Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
- St. Patrick Confessions
- Tuesday 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
- Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Can’t make our communities’ confession times? Try one of our neighbors:
- Most Holy Rosary Church, Maine, NY
- Our Lady of Good Council Church, Endicott, NY
- Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Vestal, NY
- St. Brigid Parish, Friendsville, PA
- Church of the Epiphany, Sayre, PA
Upcoming Community Events:
For information on all annual Community Events, please refer to the Community page.
What’s happening:
Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday Regular Weekend Schedule
Monday
- 8:30 am Mass at St. James
Tuesday
- 7:00 am Mass at St. Margaret Mary
- 6:00 pm Chrism Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rochester
- (No noon Mass, exposition or confessions)
Wednesday
- 8:30 am Mass at St. John’s
Holy Thursday
- No morning Mass
- Confessions from 4-5pm at St. Patrick
- 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper at St. Patrick
- (Only one Mass and one Altar of Repose this year)
- Altar of Repose – at St. Patrick Church following the 7pm Mass until 12 midnight
Good Friday
- 9:00 am Tenebrae Service at St. Patrick
- 3:00 pm Celebration of the Lords Passion at St. Patrick
- 3:00 pm Celebration of the Lords Passion at St. James
- 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross – TBD
Holy Saturday
- 9:00 am Tenebrae Service at St. Patrick
- 10:00 am Blessing of Food Baskets at St. Patrick
- 4:00 pm Confessions at St. Patrick and St. James
- 8:00 pm Easter Vigil at St. James
Easter Sunday Regular Sunday Schedule
Ecumenical Prayer Service - Mar 29
Fr. Lewis will be one of the preachers during an ecumenical prayer service on The Seven Last Words of Christ on Good Friday, March 29 at 7 pm at Owego United Methodist Church (261 Main St). All are welcome to attend. A free-will offering taken up during the service will benefit Tioga County Rural Ministry.
St. John’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Mar 31
St. John’s annual Easter Egg Hunt & coffee hour is on Divine Mercy Sunday this year! Join us after Mass on Sunday, April 7 for fun & fellowship. We are in need of wrapped candy that is small enough to fit in a plastic egg. Please leave candy donations in the designated box at the church entrance by Easter Sunday, March 31.
Sunday of Divine Mercy - April 7
Church of the Epiphany – 304 S. Elmer Ave, Sayre, PA
12 pm Rite of Exposition following the 11 am Mass
Following the Rite of Exposition, the faithful are invited to:
- Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Venerate the Image of Divine Mercy
- Eucharistic Adoration
- Individual prayer and meditation
- 1:45 pm Recitation of the Glorious Mysteries
2:00 pm Select readings from Sr. Faustina’s Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul
3:00 pm The sung Chaplet of Divine Mercy followed by The Rite of Benediction and Reposition of the Holy Eucharist
Youth Corner
Join us for FUN and FAITH!
Check this column weekly to keep updated on events for junior & senior high youth (grades 6 – 12).
- Lenten Bible Study – Join us at St. John’s as we dive into Scripture with Mark Hart & the Teen Timeline. Meeting Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 7:30 in the newly refurbished Youth Group Room!
- Youth game night at St. John’s. Friday, March 22 – 7:00 – 9:00. Food, fun, games. Bring a snack or drink to share & a few dollars for pizza.
Looking ahead:
- Sat. April 13 – Spring clean-up day. Help with yard work in our community.
- Sat. May 18 – Auriesville field trip to the Shrine of the Martyrs
- July 12 – 14 – Steubenville Youth Conference
Bible Study at St. James
Lectio, The Eucharist, is a Bible study that will be offered at St. James during Lent.
Sign up will be at St. James Church entrances or by contacting Tom Ambury at 607-302-0917 or tbambury1@gmail.com
Prayer Teams
Jesus said that when two or more people are gathered in my name, I am with you. With that in mind we have an exciting opportunity to have prayer teams consisting of two or more people available for individual prayers the first Saturday of each month after the 5 pm Mass at St. Patrick Church. They will privately pray with you for healing, special requests, prayers for other people, etc.
If you want to invite someone to come for these special prayers, please invite them to come on February 3rd. This is an awesome opportunity to continue Christ’s mission to pray for the sick and in those in need of special prayers.
Daily Prayer of the Month (March)
Heavenly Father,
As we continue our Lenten journey may we meditate on Your wondrous love for us in giving Your Son for our salvation. May those affected by wars find peace in this Easter Season. We ask that we are as obedient to You as Saint Joseph with his care of the Holy Family. We pray for our families that we may become closer to you. May we follow the example of Saint Patrick in spreading knowledge of Your Son and Your Gospel. We continue to pray for Your wisdom for those working to eradicate disease. We pray for the end of abortion. As Spring begins, we are mindful of the beauty You display
each season. May each of us be prayerful during Lent especially in Holy Week. We ask these in the name of Your Son, Jesus.
Amen.
Prayer Requests:
Please Pray for:
Madeline Barno
Gregg Bruer
James A’Brunzo
Vincent A’Brunzo
Vincent Carrozza
Bernie Comstock
Alexander Dorantes
Rosie Kessler
Caprice Kleaka
James Landon
Jim Raftis
Sophie Student
Jack Watson
Pray for our Troops:
“Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.”
Please Pray for:
Andrew Malia
Joshua Malia
Charbel Yammine