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:
Advent Evening Prayer Service Schedule
4:00 p.m.
- 12/7 St. John’s Church
- 12/14 St. Patrick Church
- 12/21 St. James Church
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (12/8)
Holy Day Mass Schedule
Monday, December 8
- 7:00 a.m. St. Margaret Mary
- 8:30 a.m. St. John
- 12 noon St. Patrick
- 5:30 p.m. St. James
- 7:00 p.m. St. Patrick
Christmas Mass Schedule
Wednesday, December 24
- 4:00 p.m. St. Patrick
- 4:00 p.m. St. James
- 6:00 p.m. St. Margaret Mary
- 7:00 p.m. St. John
- 9:00 p.m. St. James
Thursday, December, 25
- 12 Midnight St. Patrick
- 9:00 a.m. St. Patrick
- 9:00 a.m. St. James
- 10:45 a.m. St. Margaret Mary
- 11:15 a.m. St. John
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (12/31 - 1/1)
Wednesday, December 31
- 5:00 p.m. St. Patrick
- 5:00 p.m. St. James
Thursday, January 1
- 9:00 a.m. St. Margaret Mary
- 12 noon St. Patrick
Giving Trees
St. John, St. Margaret Mary and St. Patrick Churches
- Choose a gift tag from the tree; return wrapped gift with the gift tag attached by Sunday, November 30
- Donate unwrapped mittens, gloves, hats or scarves for all ages
- Donate gas cards (any amount is appreciated)
All gifts can be dropped off at the church or the church office.
Thank you for supporting Tioga County Rural Ministry
St. James Christmas Dish to Pass Dinner (12/6)
When: Saturday, December 6
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: St. James Church Hall
Bring a dish or dessert to share. Sign up in the front or back of the church. All are invited. Hope to see you there.
Merry Christmas!
St. John’s Annual Christmas Craft Day & Pizza Party (12/7)
Sunday, Dec. 7
12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
St. John’s Church Hall
Kids – Come and have some fun making Christmas crafts!
Adults – Please come to help us make cookies & crafts for our homebound parishioners and nursing home residents.
Daily Prayer of the Month (December)
Heavenly Father,
During Advent may we reverently prepare for the birth of your son. We recall the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her appearances at Loreto and Guadalupe. We implore you for an end to war and those affected by war recalling the horror of Pearl Harbor. As we begin Winter, we are reminded of your majesty and wondrous creation and ask that you watch over us in our
activities. We pray all people see the evil of abortion. We beseech your wisdom for those working to eradicate disease. In remembering St. John the Apostle, may we continue his evangelization efforts. May all families find Jesus and his peace this Christmas and in the example of the Holy Family. We ask these in Jesus’ name,
Amen
Prayer Requests:
Please Pray for:
Jordyn Babcock
James A’Brunzo
Edith Christian
Bernadette Davidson & Family
Ann Domiano
MaryRose Eschler
Peter Gallo
Erin Holden
Mary Ann Johnston
Jim Judski
Rosie Kessler
Carmen Lachapelle
Odette Leclerc
Mary Lancki
Jim Landon
Judy McHale
Sarah Morgan
Lori Morris
Jerry Rice
Linda Rice
Ken Schneider
Tony Sindoni
Catherine Wilson
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
Sean Heffernan
Joshua Malia
Emmaleigh Maurer
Charbel Yammine
Nolan Yates
