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:
Sacramental Preparation for the 2024-25 School Year
Confirmation preparation is a 2-year program. Your child must be in 8th grade or above to begin classes. Registration is open now, and forms can be found at all church entrances as well as the parish website. Instruction will begin in early October.
First Communion and Penance preparation for children in grades 2 and up (who have been previously enrolled in religious education classes) will take place in the Spring of 2025. Registration forms will be available in January.
It’s very important that your child is regularly attending Mass in preparation for reception of these Sacraments.
Public Square Rosary Rally (10/12)
St. John the Evangelist church in Newark Valley will host a Public Square Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 12 at 12 noon at the Newark Valley Village Gazebo (at the corner of Main St/Rock St) to celebrate the 107th Anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima, Portugal. This Public Square Rosary, sponsored by “America Needs Fatima,” will be one of over 20,000 rallies that will take place all across the United States on that day. The purpose is to have Catholics all over the country join together in public prayer, offering reparation for the sins and offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to fervently pray for the conversion of the United States. Please join us on this important day; bring lawn chairs if you wish to sit during the service.
St. John’s Annual Polish Dinner (10/13)
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
CROP Walk (10/20)
The Tioga County CROP Walk, an interfaith hunger education and fundraising event sponsored by Church World Services, will be held on Sunday, October 20th in Owego. All are welcome to join in this event, which supports our mission to live out the Corporal Works of Mercy by raising funds to feed the hungry, heal the sick, and shelter the homeless. 25% of the donations raised each year go directly to local hunger agencies.
The Walk begins at 2PM at the United Methodist Church (261 Main St.) & ends at The Presbyterian Church, (90 North Ave). At the end of the walk there will be goodies, snacks and drinks for the walkers.
Our youth groups will be participating in this event. They will be collecting monetary donations to support the CROP Walk after all Masses on the weekend of October 19/20.
40 Hour Devotion (10/24 - 10-26)
Thursday, October 24
- 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Confession
- 6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
- 7:00 p.m. Guest Speaker – Fr. Peter Van Lieshout followed by desserts in St. Patrick Church Hall
- 9:00 p.m. Night Prayer
Friday, October 25
- 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Confession
- 6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
- 7::00 p.m. Guest Speaker – Fr. Peter Van Lieshout followed by desserts in St. Patrick Church Hall
- 9:00 p.m. Night Prayer
Saturday, October 26
- 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
- 5:00 p.m. Mass with Bishop Salvatore Matano followed by dinner in St. Patrick Church Hall
All Saints Day Holy Day Mass Schedule
Thursday, October 31
- 6:00 p.m. St. James
- 7:00 p.m. St. Patrick
Friday, November 1
- 7:00 a.m. St. Margaret Mary
- 12 noon St. Patrick
- 5:00 p.m. St. James
- 5:00 p.m. St. John
Daily Prayer of the Month (October)
Heavenly Father,
We implore You to have all people know to respect life from birth to natural end. May Your wisdom come to those working to eradicate disease. All of us honor our Holy Guardian Angels as they invisibly protect us. We ask for the guidance of Sts. Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. We acknowledge Columbus and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We pray for the poor on World Mission Sunday. We carry on the evangelistic efforts of Sts. Luke, Simon and Jude. Please keep our children safe as they celebrate Halloween. We appeal to You through Our Lady of the Rosary and Your son, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Prayer Requests:
Please Pray for:
Gregg Bruer
Jennifer Bruer
James A’Brunzo
Vincent A’Brunzo
Vincent Carrozza
Joseph Davidson
Alexander Dorantes
Irmgard Heinrichs
Diane Hillman Houser
Paul Ivancie
Jim Judski
Rosie Kessler
Caprice Kleaka
John Kleaka
James Landon
Bill Mertson
Mary O’Hern
Kirsten Phillips
Richard Phillips
Jim Raftis
Joyce Rozelle
Ruth Sandusky
Michael Schiappa
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:
Morgan Garcia
Ramon Garcia
Joshua Malia
Emmaleigh Maurer
Charbel Yammine
Nolan Yates
