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.
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
St. James Rummage Sale (10/4 - 10/5)
Friday, October 4 ~ 9 am – 1 pm
Saturday, October 5 ~ 9 am – 12 noon
(11 am Bag Sale – $3)
Donations: clothes, shoes, boots, housewares, small furniture, small appliances, games, toys, puzzles, books, CD’s, DVD’s, bedroom items, kitchen items, jewelry, holiday items, knick knacks, etc.
Drop off Times—Church Hall Only
October 1 9 am – 12 noon 1 pm – 3 pm
October 2 9 am – 12 noon 1 pm – 3 pm
October 3 9 am – 12 noon 1 pm – 3 pm
Volunteers are needed to work at this sale. If you can help, please sign up at the back of the church.
Daily Prayer of the Month (September)
Eternal and Heavenly Father,
On this World Day of Prayer of the Care of Creation and always, may we tend to God’s creation continuing with the beauty of Autumn. As a reminder this Labor Day, may corporations practice fair ownership and wages for honest employees. We pray for students and teachers returning to school and ask that grandparents be acknowledged of all they do for grandchildren especially those who are raised by them. As we acknowledge Catechetical Sunday may teachers and students seek their spiritual peak. This Patriot Day may we strive for unity in the country. We ask for cures for diseases and eradication of the evil of abortion. We pray for those affected by wars which we specifically address on World Day of Migrants and Refugees. As Jesus asked prayers for more laborers for the harvest we beseech You for vocations to the priesthood and religious this Priesthood Sunday. We carry on the evangelization efforts of the Apostle Saint Matthew and the five Doctors of the Church this month. We pray for the health of Pope Francis. We ask all these in the Most Holy Name of Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, her Nativity and Jesus’ Exaltation of the Cross.
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
