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:
Party in the Parking Lot (10/4)
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
St. Patrick Church Parking Lot
Calling All Musicians!
Would you like to perform at St. Patrick’s Party in the Parking Lot, during Owego’s Porch Fest? For more information, call the church office (607-687-1068).
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed to help at this fundraiser. *set-up *clean-up * food booth *games *snack booth
If you would like to volunteer, please call the office at (607-687-1068).
St. James Church Sale (10/9 - 10/10)
St. James Church Hall
Friday, October 9
9:00 a .m. – 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 10 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
We will be accepting the following clean items:
Indoor & Outdoor Holiday Decorations, Household Items, Bedroom, Bathroom & Kitchen Decor, Small Appliances, Small Furniture, Books, Puzzles, Toys, DVD’s, CD’s, Boots, Yarn, Canning Jars,
Crafts, knick Knacks, Jewelry, Pictures, Collectibles Athletic Shoes, Games, Paintings, Artwork, Art Glass, Outdoor Furniture (no clothes, shoes, large exercise equipment or baby furniture)
Drop off Times:
Monday, Oct 5, Tuesday, Oct 6 & Wednesday, Oct 7
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Volunteers Needed
(set-up, working the sale, clean-up)
Sign up sheet is posted in the back of St. James Church
CROP Walk (10/18)
The Tioga County CROP Walk, an interfaith hunger education and fundraising event sponsored by Church Word Services, will be held on Sunday, October 18th in Owego. All are welcome to join in this event, which supports our mission to live out the ENDING HUNGER ONE STEР ATA TIME CROP HUNGER WALK
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 2 PM at the Untied Methodist Church (261 Main St) and ends at the First Presbyterian Church (90 North Ave).
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 17/18.
FIAT: Faith in Action Teens!
Are you a teenager looking to make a real difference, build lasting friendships, and live out your faith in a fun, meaningful way? Then FIAT (Faith in Action Teens) is the place for you!
FIAT is our parish’s new vibrant youth group dedicated to putting our faith into motion. Through exciting service projects, community volunteering, social events, and inspiring faith discussions, we will learn how to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world today. Whether you want to give back to the community, ask big questions about life, or just find a welcoming space to hang out with friends, you belong here.
Our FIAT group will gather on the first Wednesday of every month. The first meeting will be Wednesday, October 7th at the St. Patrick Parish Center from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. All teens are invited to attend. Please join us and bring a friend!
St. John’s Polish Dinner (10/25)
Sunday, October 25
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. or until sold out
Get Ready for the Fall Ball Teen Dance! (10/16)
All teens are invited to our first annual Fall Ball Teen Dance for an exciting evening of music, dancing, fellowship, and FUN! Dress up, bring your friends, and come celebrate the season! Admission is free!
DANCE
Event Details Date: Friday, October 16
Time: 6:00 PM -9:00 PM
Location: St. Patrick Church Hall
Eligibility: Open to all teens
What to Expect –
Dress Code: Semi-formal
DJ Dave: Playing your favorite songs all night long.
Refreshments: Fall snacks and beverages will be provided.
Daily Prayer of the Month (September)
Heavenly Father,
This Labor Day and always may employers treat employees honestly as they work diligently. We pray for our country and thank you for the blessings it has received especially as we remember Patriot Day. During National Migration Week we ask that our country treats all migrants with dignity and that legal ones easily assimilate into our culture. May grandparents provide counsel to their grandchildren. We hope to follow your will as did the great saints of the month: Sts. Gregory the Great, Teresa of Calcutta, Cosmos, Damian and Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. Please guide our catechists who teach your precepts. We implore your inspiration on those discerning vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We recall the archangels Sts. Michael Gabriel and Raphael. May we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary on her Nativity and her Most Holy Name. We ask these in the name of Jesus and the Exaltation of the Holy Cross,
Amen
Prayer Requests:
Please Pray for:
James Carmody
Tony Barnhart
Janice Boltman
Ernest Bruer
Todd Bruer
Michael Cucci
Carol Emnett
Rosie Kessler
Michael Kilker
Mary Lancki
Jim Landon
Scott Marrone
Jared Martin
Sally Martin
Jerry Rice
Linda Rice
Lena Sherwood
Pat Strasser
Frances Thomas
Christopher Uettwiller
Catherine Wilson
Zahia Yammine
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:
Bob Beauchamp
Andrew Brown
Kerilyn Curtis
Katherine Dibble
Morgan Garcia
Ramon A. Garcia
James Gillio
Sean Heffernan
Joshua Malia
Alexander Martinez
Erique Martinez
Emmaleigh Maurer
Dominic Scherrer
Stefano Scherrer
Charbel Yammine
Nolan Yates
