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:
Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule (3/5)
Ash Wednesday
March 5 – Mass Schedule
- 7:00 a.m. St. Margaret Mary
- 8:30 a.m. St. John
- 12 noon St. Patrick
- 5:30 p.m. St. James
- 5:30 p.m. St. Patrick
First Communion and First Penance Preparation
It’s time to register your children (grades 2 and up) for First Penance and First Communion. The sacraments will take place in May; exact dates and locations of classes and ceremonies will be announced at a later date. Registration forms are available at all 4 sites, on the parish website, and through the Church office. The deadline is February 15th. Readiness for First Communion is an emotional, spiritual, and intellectual process. A child’s readiness is greatly influenced by the experience of participating in the liturgy each week with his/her family. Other readiness factors include:
- Desire for the Sacrament
- The ability to distinguish Eucharist from ordinary bread
- Willingness to continue life in the community after reception of the Sacrament
- Appropriate faith formation for a child’s age, including two years of consistent Parish Religious Education classes or two years of attendance in a Catholic School
- Celebration of First Penance prior to receiving Eucharist
- Registered member of the Parish
Questions can be directed to Annette Larrabee at 607-687-1068 or annette.larrabee@dor.org
St. John’s Lenten Fish Dinner (3/14)
St. John’s Lenten Fish Dinner
Friday, March 14
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
St. John’s Church
Drive – Thru Pick Up Only
$15
Menu: fish (baked or fried), homemade mac & cheese, coleslaw, roll and dessert
Tickets available after St. John’s 11:15 am Mass or at the church office (607-687-1068).
Let the King of Glory Enter
Lenten Parish Mission with Fr. Mark Cherry
March 17–19
St. Patrick Church
All are welcome! There is no cost to attend the Parish Mission; however a Free-will offering will be taken to support the Mission. Jesus Christ is the King of Glory! He has come to restore to us what was lost in the fall of our first parents, Adam and Eve. Jesus has opened the way back to the Father; He has restored direct access to His Presence that Adam and Eve experienced in their state of original justice.
The Parish Mission explores in depth how Jesus has accomplished this for us through His passion, death and resurrection. The Parish Mission offers the opportunity to experience the presence, power and the glory of the Lord in a fresh new way in our lives. In His Presence there is healing, freedom, break throughs and miracles.
Come with an expectation of receiving a touch from the Lord as we hear His word and enter into His Presence with thanksgiving, praise and worship for all He has done for us. Lift up your heads, O gates; rise up, you ancient portals, that the King of glory may enter. Psalm 24:7
Monday, March 17
- 7:00 p.m. – Welcome
- 7:05 p.m. – Praise & Worship
- 7:30 p.m. – Teaching, The Freedom and Joy of Repentance
- 8:10 p.m. – Adoration
Tuesday, March 18
- 7:00 p.m. – Praise & Worship
- 7:25 p.m. – Teaching, A New Creation in Christ
- 8:05 p.m. – Adoration during Reconciliation
Wednesday, March 19
- 7:00 p.m. – Mass: Homily, The Mass: Heaven Comes to Earth
- 8:30 p.m. – Prayers for Healing Mass
Daily Prayer of the Month (February)
Heavenly Father,
This month is dedicated to the Holy Family. May our families strive for that perfection. We recall the Presentation of the Lord, may we understand the lessons of Simeon: that we should trust in God’s promises; be patient; be led by the Holy Spirit; recognize Jesus as our Savior; and to embrace the cost of discipleship. We continue to pray for the unborn and protection of life from conception to natural death. We implore your wisdom on those working to eradicate disease. We pray for peace in war torn locales and for the success of the cease fire agreement between Hamas and Israel. We honor Our Lady of Lourdes. We beseech you for the health and guidance of Bishop Matano and Pope Francis the current Chair of St. Peter. We ask these in the name of your Son, Jesus.
Amen.
Prayer Requests:
Please Pray for:
Gregg Bruer
Jennifer Bruer
James A’Brunzo
Vincent A’Brunzo
Vincent Carrozza
Joseph Davidson
Ann Domiano
Alexander Dorantes
Irmgard Heinrichs
Robin Hickey
Diane Hillman Houser
Tamara Indrick
Paul Ivancie
Leonard Jozwiak
Jim Judski
Rosie Kessler
Caprice Kleaka
John Kleaka
James Landon
Cornelia Mead
Bill Mertson
Dolores Meyer
Rita Nossal
Mary O’Hern
Kirsten Phillips
Richard Phillips
Jim Raftis
Joyce Rozelle
Ruth Sandusky
Michael Schiappa
Richard Schneider
Joe Shortino
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:
Katherine Dibble
Morgan Garcia
Ramon Garcia
Joshua Malia
Emmaleigh Maurer
Charbel Yammine
Nolan Yates
