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:
Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule (2/18)
Wednesday, February 18
- 7:00 a.m. St. Margaret Mary
- 8:30 a.m. St. John
- 12 noon St. Patrick
- 5:30 p.m. St. James
- 5:30 p.m. St. Patrick
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 four churches, on the parish website, and through the parish office. The deadline is February 28th. 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 607- 687-1068 or annette.larrabee@dor.org
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration at St. John’s (2/6)
Friday, February 6th
9 am – 8 pm
Stop by the church any time during the day for some personal prayer time with our Eucharistic Lord! The last hour (7:00 – 8:00 pm) is devoted to praying for vocations. To sign up for a holy hour, contact Marie Kelsey (607-621-3542 or mkelsey768@gmail.com) or Julie Durand (607-744-0928). You can also sign up online or on the bulletin board at the back of the church.
Jack Frost Chicken BBQ (2/28)
Saturday, February 28
12 pm – 2 pm
Take out only
$15.00
St. Patrick Hall
Menu: 1/2 chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans, & dessert
Tickets available at the church office and after St. Patrick’s weekend Masses.
St. James Altar & Rosary Needs New Members
The St. James Altar & Rosary Society has existed for 140 years and at this time needs new active members to continue to serve the Church. What do we do? We purchase items for the Church by raising funds with bake sales, raffles and dinners. We also host two Living Rosary services and sponsor two community free meals. Would you help? There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church where you can enter your name and contact information and indicate which event you would like to participate in. Dues aren’t necessary but your involvement is. Thank you for considering being part of this organization.
Daily Prayer of the Month (January)
Heavenly Father,
January is dedicated to the Most Holy Name of Jesus. We pray for a happy and healthy New Year. May we employ the Fruits of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control. As we recall the Three Kings as they sought to find and worship him, may we always seek His will. In remembering the Baptism of the Lord we realize the blessed start our own baptism gave us. In commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King may we celebrate his efforts in striving for equal rights for all of us. We beseech you for your assistance in attaining the legal protection for the unborn. May the annual March for Life change the minds of those who believe in the evil of abortion. We implore your wisdom on those working to eradicate disease. We ask for an end to war and assistance for those affected by war. Let’s remember to use the intercession of the saints such as those this month including Sts. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Agnes, John Bosco, Thomas Aquinas and Francis de Sales. We plead for Christian unity as we read about your conversion of St. Paul. We beg your support for Catholic Schools, teachers and students. We ask these in Jesus’ name.
Amen
Prayer Requests:
Please Pray for:
ordyn Babcock
James A’Brunzo
Edith Christian
Bernadette Davidson & Family
Ann Domiano
MaryRose Eschler
Peter Gallo
Erin Holden
Jack Huddleston
Mary Ann Johnston
Jim Judski
Rosie Kessler
Carmen Lachapelle
Odette Leclerc
Mary Lancki
Jim Landon
Jared Martin
Judy McHale
Susan McHale
Sarah Morgan
Lori Morris
Sylvia Perkins
Jerry Rice
Linda Rice
Tony Sindoni
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:
Kerilyn Curtis
Katherine Dibble
Morgan Garcia
Ramon A. Garcia
James Gillio
Sean Heffernan
Joshua Malia
Emmaleigh Maurer
Charbel Yammine
Nolan Yates
