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
Thursday:
5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM
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
(A) St. James – 3rd Wednesday – Mass at 8:30 am at St. James and 10:15 am at Elderwood Nursing Home.
St. James – During Lent Mass will be at 5pm followed by Stations of the Cross and soup supper
Reconciliation (Confession) Times:
- St. James
- Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m
- Saturday 4:00 – 4:45 p.m
- St. Patrick
- Wednesday 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m
- Saturday 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
- St. John
- First Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m
- Saturday 4:00 – 4:45 p.m
Can’t make our parish’s reconciliation times? Try one of our neighbors:
https://mostholyrosary-maineny.org/
https://olgcendicott.org/
https://www.olsvestal.org/
https://www.thechurchoftheepiphany.com/calendar/
Upcoming Community Events:
For information on all annual Community Events, please refer to the Community page.
What’s happening:
Ash Wednesday Schedule (2/22)
Wednesday, February 22
Mass Schedule
- 8:30 a.m. St. John
- 12 noon St. Patrick
- 5:30 p.m. St. James
- 5:30 p.m. St. Patrick
Ash Service
- 7:00 p.m. St. Margaret Mary
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 2 years of consistent Parish Religious Education classes or 2 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 687-1068 annette.larrabee@dor.org
Jack Frost Chicken BBQ (2/11)
Saturday, February 11 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or until sold out
St. Patrick Church Parking Lot
Drive Thru Pick up Only
Menu: 1/2 chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans, roll and dessert
$14.00
Tickets available at the church office
309 Front Street, Owego
or by calling 607-687-1068.
Hosted by: St. Patrick Church
Bible Study at St. James
Follow Me: A Journey Through the Gospel of St. John
“Following Christ takes more than simply believing in him or doing what he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer—he wants you to be his disciple and friend. Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John is your guide to a personal encounter with Christ.”
Sign-up at the entrances at St. James Church.
Daily Prayer of the Month (February)
Heavenly Father,
As we recall the Presentation of the Lord we pray for the unborn that they may see their Baptism. We implore your
help in convincing politicians to recognize the unborn as Your gifts of life.
We ask the Blessed Virgin Mary as she appeared as Our Lady of Lourdes for her continued intercession on our behalf. We solicit Your Wisdom for scientists working to eradicate disease.
We pray that we have a holy and observant Lent as we prepare for the salvation of your son, Jesus. We ask these in His name
Amen.
How do I get my Contribution Envelope to the Parish Office?
With no Masses comes no collections, however, there are still bills that must be paid.
- Mail your envelope to:
309 Front St., Owego, NY 13827 - Drop your envelope in the mailbox on
the front porch of the Parish Center
309 Front St., Owego - Sign-up for electronic giving.
Email Diane Snyder-Bell at
Diane.Synder-Bell@dor.org
Any help will be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call the office at 607-687-1068. Leave a message and we will return your call. Thank you.
Prayer Requests:
Please Pray for:
Vincent A’Brunzo St. Margaret Mary
Michelle Babcock
Robert Batillo
Janice Bouton
Jerry Bouton
Gregg Bruer
Ruth Colwell
Anthony Crosen
Wayne Davis
Kali Ellsworth
Jean Famulare
Ted Hand
Jim Hepp
Brody Hines
Michele Jones
Jim Judski
Rosie Kessler
Jimmy Landon
Mary Ann Larkin
Joanne Lepkowski
Peter Long
Odin Maciolek
Jerry Middendorf
Dan Miller
Hall Moore
Kaylee Morris
Frank Paukowits
Lucille Pignatelli
Bridgette Romeyn
Emilee Snell
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:
Matthew Cascarino
Jackson Clarke
Katie Dibble
Seth Eckert
Casey Ford
Jonathan Gavazzi
Ramon Garcia
John Harrington
Matthew Harrington
Travis Holland
Jason Kithcart
Andrew Malia
Joshua Malia
Adam Meyrick
Alexander Pannone
Nicholas Scherrer
Brian Schlicher
Paul Stauder
Justin Williams
Dalton Wojcuich
Charbel Yammine
Nolan Yates