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:
Mass of Remembrance (11/2)
Mass of Remembrance
In the month of November, the Catholic Church prays for and remembers in a special way the souls of all the faithful departed. At Blessed Trinity and St. Patrick parishes it has been our custom to designate one Sunday Mass during the month of November as a “Mass of Remembrance”. During this Mass, the names of those parishioners whose funerals were celebrated during the past year are read and a candle is lit for each one, signifying the continued prayers of our parish community for our fellow parishioners.
This year’s Mass of Remembrance will be Sunday, November 2nd at all four churches. Christ our Lord is the source of all true consolation. Let us unite ourselves with him this November, that, as the Church prays in the funeral liturgy, “those saddened by the certainty of dying, might be consoled by the promise of immortality to come.
Box of Joy!
Cross Catholic Outreach provides for the needs of the poorest of the poor in dioceses around the world. Once again, we are excited to be participating in CCO’s Box of Joy program, which enables children in impoverished countries to experience the joy of Christmas in a special way. By packing Christmas gift boxes for girls & boys from ages 2 to 14 and sponsoring the cost of shipping, we can deliver Boxes of Joy to children overseas who may otherwise receive nothing. We will be collecting donations for the boxes at each site from Sept. 28 – Oct. 19. Our youth will collect cash donations for shipping on the weekend of Oct. 25 – 26 & they will be packing the boxes on the afternoon of Oct. 26. Please help us with this project by donating items for the boxes and cash donations to help with
shipping.
Box of Joy flyers with information & suggestions for gift donations are available at each church site. Please pick one up if you are interested in helping us out! Call Julie Durand (687-5607) for more details.
St. John’s Annual Polish Dinner (10/26)
Sunday, October 26
St. John’s Church
28 Rock Street, Newark Valley
11:30 am – 1:30 pm or until sold out
$15.00
Take Out Only
Menu: Halupki, Pierogi, Kielbasa, Sauerkraut, Noodles & Cabbage and Dessert
Tickets available at the church office (607-687-1068) and after St. John’s 11:15 am Mass
Purchasing Tickets in Advance is Recommended
***Volunteers are needed to work at this dinner***
If you can help, please contact Patti Blazey at 607-760-2983 or ptrcblz@aol.com
St. James Turkey Raffle & Bake Sale (11/22-11/23)
St. James Altar & Rosary Society will hold their annual turkey raffle and bake sale after Masses on November 22/23 at St. James Church. $1 raffle tickets for five turkeys will be available at Masses. We look forward to your continued support of our fund-raising events.
St. Patrick’s Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale
10” Deep Dish Homemade Pies made to order—$18
Apple, Apple Crumb, Pumpkin, Chocolate, Banana Cream, Coconut Cream
Donations greatly appreciated:
Sugar, Flour, 100% Pure Pumpkin, Crisco Shortening, Flaked Sweetened Coconut, Eggs
Donation of ingredients may be left in the Church Hall
All proceeds support St. Patrick Church
Deadline for Pie orders: Friday, November 21
Contact via Text, phone, or email:
Kelley Peron at 607-624-1664 or kmctperon@gmail.com
JoAnne Murphy at 607-624-1506 or joannemurphy61@gmail.com
Daily Prayer of the Month (October)
Heavenly Father,
We have our Holy Guardian Angels to turn to in times of crisis and for our protection. Columbus Day reminds us that we are immigrants and should assist those who come here legally. We honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus as promoted by one of our patrons of the Blessed Sacrament Church, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. We honor the Doctors of the Church: Sts. Therese of the Child Jesus and Teresa of Jesus. We remember the recent popes who are now saints: John XXIII and John Paul II. May we continue in the evangelization tradition of Sts. Luke, Ignatius and Francis of Assisi. We acknowledge the importance of Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles, chosen by Jesus. On World Mission Sunday may we be generous to those less blessed. We pray for an end to abortion and your wisdom on those working to eradicate disease. We beseech you for an end to war and those affected by war. We ask these in the name of our Lady of the Rosary and your son,
Amen
Prayer Requests:
Please Pray for:
Jordyn Babcock
James A’Brunzo
Joe Davidson
Ann Domiano
MaryRose Eschler
Peter Gallo
Mary Ann Johnston
Jim Judski
Rosie Kessler
Odette Leclerc
Mary Lancki
Jim Landon
Judy McHale
Lori Morris
Jerry Rice
Linda Rice
Ken Schneider
Tony Sindoni
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:
Katherine Dibble
Morgan Garcia
Ramon A. Garcia
James Gillio
Joshua Malia
Emmaleigh Maurer
Charbel Yammine
Nolan Yates
