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Rev. James Seymour Pastor
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Ronald J. Pominville Permanent Deacon
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Kenneth Seymour Permanent Deacon, Emeritus
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Ron Gingerich Permanent Deacon
Youth Minister Email: [email protected]
Deacon Thomas Yousey
Permanent Deacon Email: [email protected]
Deb Mullin
Faith Formation Coordinator Email: [email protected]
Parish Office 5457 Shady Avenue Lowville, NY 13367
www.spsmshcatholic.org Liz’s Email: [email protected] Jenny’s Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday 9 AM - 12 Noon
Tuesday-Friday 9 AM - 12 Noon, 1-5 PM Radio Mass: WLLG-99.3 FM Sunday at 11 AM
Office telephone 376-6662
Office fax 376-6663
Faith Formation 376-6662
St. Peter’s Parish Hall 376-6662
Sacrament of Baptism
Infants: parents should contact the parish office before or soon after birth. Older children/adults: inquire about the RCIC or RCIA.
Sacrament of Penance
Every Saturday from 3:00-3:30 PM at St. Peter’s, after Mass at St. Mary’s, and before & after Mass at S t . Hedw ig ' s . Any t ime by appointment.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
Contact the parish office in advance of surgery or as soon as possible when serious illness has set in.
Sacrament of Marriage
Contact the parish office at least six months before the proposed wedding date in order to begin preparations.
Twentieth Sunday in ordinary time
August 18, 2019
Sanctuary Lamp
St. Mary’s ~ Virginia Mooney by Mooney Family
St. Hedwig’s ~ Helen Neizabytoski by Barbara Martin
Celebrating the Eucharist
Monday, August 19 11:00 AM (LCNH)
Tuesday, August 20 12 Noon (SM)
Wednesday, August 21 7:00 AM (SP)
Thursday, August 22 12:00 Noon (SP)
Friday, August 23 12:00 Noon (SP)
Saturday, August 24 4:00 PM (SP)
5:30 PM (SM)
Sunday, August 18 9:00 AM (SP)
11:00 AM (SH)
Weekday No Mass
Saint Bernard All Souls
Saint Pius X Shirley Gassner by Barb
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Living Intention of Connie & Paul Kowalchyk by Therese, Patrick, Darlene, & Chris
Weekday Howard & Barbara Wright by Sandra
Vigil: Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Alexey Hlad by Joan & Family Doug Purcell by John & Mary Ann Nagy
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Leon Reape by George & Margaret Reape For the People
Saint Peter’s Church Lowville, New York
Saint Mary’s Church Glenfield, New York
Saint Thomas’ Oratory
Greig, New York
Saint Hedwig’s Church Houseville, New York
Parish Happenings
Loaves & Fishes
Once a month Loaves & Fishes (Soup Kitchen) prepares a meal for
approximately 40 families. Times are difficult for many of our
neighbors and this is a small help for them. In August we will
prepare tuna mac salad and are in need of many cans of solid
white albacore water packed tuna. We are asking for your
assistance to help with the tuna. You may leave the tuna in the
church kitchen or in the back of church by Mon., Aug. 26. Please
mark the tuna for the soup kitchen. Any questions, call Sally
Brennan (376-6223). Also if you have extra produce from your
gardens, please consider donating to the Loaves & Fishes.
Thank you!
Pine Grove Community Church
Annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 18 at 1 pm at the Pine
Grove Community Church. Music by Vernon & Cheryl Bailey.
Honoring Clayton Bailey and all charter Members of Pine Grove
Church Board. Free Refreshments. All are welcome.
Coffee Hour
There will be a coffee Hour after the 9 am Mass on Sunday, August 18.
Stop down and enjoy a cup of coffee and visit with friends and
neighbors.
Opportunity for Religious articles will be available for you to purchase.
St. Hedwig's News
St. Hedwig's is grateful for the beautiful new outdoor church sign
donated by Kathy Wallace in memory of her grandparents, former
parishioners of St. Hedwig's. Thanks also to Ed and Mollie Knapp
and John Domagala for the installation of the sign.
Divine Mercy Devotions for the month of September will be held
on Sunday, September 1, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Hedwig's Church. All
are welcome.
SAVE-THE-DATE, Sunday, October 13, for St. Hedwig's Polish Fest
immediately following the celebration of the 11:00 a.m. Mass. The
festivities include the serving of a Tasty Polish Platter, Theme Basket
Raffles, 50/50 Raffle, Ice Cream Sundaes, Baked Goods and Polish Hot
Dogs. Donations of Theme Basket Baskets, Pies and Monetary Dona-
tions and Workers are needed. Contact 348-6260 or 348-8735.
Pastor’s Desk
Goin’ Fishin’
I will be joining my family on the St. Lawrence River for our annual fishing derby this weekend. Covering Masses in my absence will be Father Jim Shurtleff, one of our retired priests currently residing in Ogdensburg. Father Shurtleff may also be joined by one of his friends, Father Hugh Grace, another retired priest who is up visiting from the New York City area. Father Shurtleff is no stranger to our area as he has been here several times in the past covering Masses. Thank God for our retired priests allowing our pastor to get away to catch the BIG bass … or maybe just to sit in the boat and try.
Father Jay
Women’s Group Beginning Fall 2019 All women parishoners are welcomed to join “Women of Grace” - an international Catholic apostolate initiated by Johnette (Benkovic) Williams of Eternal Word Catholic Television Network. In Johnette’s words, you are invited to “come embark upon a transforming journey as you explore the great call and gift of your femininity… looking to the Blessed Virgin, Mary, who is our exemplar…” and “discover your great dignity and vocation as a daughter of God and the feminine genius that is yours by virtue of your gender.” This group will be an aid to any other apostolate or individual ministry you may already be involved in and will begin with a study on Living the Abundant Life and remain ongoing as a Women of Grace gathering for learning and growing in our faith and closer to our God and one another through viewing Catholic movies and documentaries, etc.
An information gathering is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2019
@ 9:00 AM. You may contact Diane Damon-Cole @ 315-778-6629. Also, you may visit: www.womenofgrace.com
Mass Etiquette: (We ask that you read and practice.)
Fast before Mass. It is Church law that one fasts for at least 1 hour before receiving Holy Communion. Wa-ter and medicine can be consumed, of course. The purpose is to help us prepare to receive Jesus in the Eucharist
Don’t chew gum in church. It breaks your fast, it’s dis-tracting, it is considered impolite in a formal setting, and it doesn’t help us pray better.
Cross yourself with Holy Water on entering and leav-ing the Church. This is a reminder of our Baptism, which made us members of Christ’s Church. Just try to remain mindful of what is happening when you do so and don’t do it without saying a prayer.
Dress modestly and appropriately. Wear your Sunday best. As Catholics, we believe that Gond comes down to meet us at every Mass. So, why would you not dress up?
Show up at least a few minutes early. Getting to Mass early allows you to pray and prepare yourself better for Mass.
Don’t sit at the end of the pew. Rather, sit in the middle so others don’t have to climb over you.
When we enter and leave the Church, genuflect toward the Tabernacle. Christ is present for our sake. By allowing our right knee to touch the floor, we acknowledge He is our Lord and God. If someone is physically unable to genuflect, then a bow is suffi-cient. During Mass, if you pass in front of the Altar or Tabernacle, bow reverently.
Bow before receiving Holy Communion. If it is God, then show your respect with a bow of the head. This is an ancient practice that has continued even to this day.
Do not receive from the Chalice if you are sick. This is an act of charity and it is not necessary to receive the Precious Blood in order to receive the entirety of Je-sus’ Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.
Do not leave early. We should stay for the Priest’s reces-sion and the hymn that accompanies it, if there is one. It is a good custom to offer a prayer of thanksgiving after Mass is over.
Lector Eucharistic Minister Greeter Altar Server
Nursing Home
Saturday, 4:00 PM
Bonnie Dening Nancy Hubschmitt
Deacon Tom Yousey Kathy McIntosh Daniel Pisaniello
Maren Ann Percoski Sheila Yarina
Cole Brooker Ethan Higby Kairi Truax Kurt VerSchneider
Saturday, 5:30 PM Mary Ann Nagy Jude Nnadibuagha Dan Hirschey
Amy Petersen Owen Branagan Madison Rhubart
Sunday, 9:00 AM
Sherry Beyer Ruth Zubrzycki
Deacon Ron Gingerich Cindy Obernesser Kathleen Wallace
Ben Law Jennifer Law
Hayden Beyer Stephanie Beyer Daniel Fayle Ella Sauter Haily Walters
Sally Brennan Olive Champingey
Sunday, 11:00 AM (Whittaker Park)
Lydia Wojnowski Deacon Ron Pominville
Ministers Serving at Mass for Next Weekend, August 24 & 25
Youth News
Altar Server Trip!
Our summer trip to Enchanted Forest Water Safari will be Wednesday August 21st (rain date of August 28th). Permission slips and letters with the details went out in the mail.
FUN, FAITH AND ECOLOGY:
Leadership Retreats for youth ages 12 to 17 This year the Youth Department has put together 3 won-
derfully unique opportunities for young people aged, 12 to
17 to learn, have fun and become empowered to be
“Shepard’s of the Earth.” Each location will offer a different
opportunity for young people to engage nature, each other
and their faith. The emphasis of each retreat is “learning
through interactive fun”. That means, they will have a great
time learning about their gifts and strengths and how they
can use them to lead others in caring for our precious
home, Earth. Youth are encouraged to attend any or all of
the following retreat days:
September 7th-Beaver Camp
September 14th-The Wild Center
September 28th-Ausable Chasm
The cost is $25.00 per event and includes lunch.
The registration deadline for all events is August 29th.
For schedule and registration please visit: www.rcdony.org/
2019-2021 Formation for Ministry Program Is the Spirit Calling You to Lay Ministry?
Have you been wondering if God is calling you to a deeper relationship with Him and with His Body, the Church. We need strong lay leaders in our church and that means learning more about the faith which we profess. The Formation for Ministry program will begin in Adams in September with courses in scripture, history, morals and more. For Lewis County there is
also an on-line option which will allow you to take all courses from the comfort and convenience of your home. We are looking for committed Catholics who want better understand their faith and better serve the Lord. Interested? For more information speak to Father Jay or contact Cathy Russell at [email protected]
MCC Meat Canner Fundraiser
The MCC Meat Canner Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Sep-
tember 7. Meat Grinder rides begin at 1 p.m. A fundraiser meal at
Maple Ridge will be served from 4:30-6:30. For more information
go to mapleridgecenter.org. If you can help with either the meal
or the ride, call 771-5390 or 771-5392.
Tri-Parish Picnic
Our annual picnic will be held at Whittaker Park on
Sunday August 25th beginning with Mass at 11 AM.
Sign-up sheets will be available at the doors of the
church. Please sign up as soon as possible. The
parish will provide hot dogs and hamburgers.
Please bring a side or a dessert to share and a drink
for your family. Hope to see you there for a celebra-
tion of Mass, wonderful food, and great fellow-
ship!
In the Scriptures this Week:
Monday Jgs 2:11-19/Mt 19:16-22
Tuesday Jgs 6:11-24a/Mt 19:23-30
Wednesday Jgs 9:6-15/Mt 20:1-16
Thursday Jgs 11:29-39a/Mt 22:1-14
Friday Ru 1:1, 3-6,14b-16,22/Mt 22:34-40
Saturday Rv 21:9b-14/Jn 1:45-51
Sunday Is 66:18-21/Heb 12:5-7, 11-13/Lk 13:22-30
Military Prayer List Yolanda Wright, Major Danny Thebeau, Naamon Wright, Zach Zapotoski, Joshua C.W. Smith, Major Gary Dales, 2nd Lt. Andrew Patterson, Maj. Trevor J. Laribee, Neal Heaton, CSM Oldroyd, Ryan Dunn, Maj. Krista (Hubschmitt)King, Maj Adam King, Eric Lautenshlager, WO1 Josh Bastin, Benjamin Stanton,. Capt. Mike McCanney, 1st Lt Sarah G. Barrett., Tech Sgt Nicholas Stanton, 2nd Lt Nicholas Carrara, SFC Blake Wilson, Capt. Amy Lewicki, Maj. John Sullivan, Maj. John Ontki, Michael Ozkan, SSgt. Eric Yancey, Warrant Officer 3 John Michael Griger, Major Jason Spencer, SSgt Class Alex Sweredoski, Tyler Ke-nealy, USMC Ian Broome, LT Orion Kelly, Maj Kelly Boian, Adam Huizar,Lt.(JG) David J. Monnat, Chief Aviation Electricians Mate Heather D. Mains, Cor-poral Scott Hamblin, Kevin Beltowski, SFC Christopher Coxinha, Christopher Shackelford., Spec Stephen Larche, PFC Christopher Henning. Aaron Bibbins.
Remember in Prayer
We pray for loved ones who are ill: Broden Ashley, Linda Aubertine, Audrey Burbank, Louis C. Bush, Mike Call, Megan Cartier, Ned Cole, Jennifer Earl, Thomas Hanno. Jack Kieffer, Justin Knapp, Ainsley Knipp, Paul Kowalchyk, Cathy Kozloski, Becka Loucks, Dawn Manzur, Sally Matuszczak, Mary McQuillian, Muriel Meiss, Nancy Mellnitz, Maurice Murphy, Charlotte Josephine Pappas,Timothy Pomerville, Patricia Pomerville, Mary Jane Raymond, Rosemary Roggie, Dan Taylor, John Terril-lion, Ronald Walter, Lucy Wawrzyniak,and Michael Young. All those who are ill at home, in the hospital or in the nursing home.
Stewardship
Church Regular Collection August 11,2019
Collection August 12, 2018
Weekly Needs
St. Hedwig’s $1,197.00 $1,295.00 $1,163.46
St. Mary’s $701.00 $905.00 $930.77
St. Peter’s $5,800.00 $5,319.51 $6,769.23
Sunday August 18
Coffee Hour after the 9 am Mass at St. Peter’s Church
Tuesday August 20
Bishop Fund Reception in St. Peter’s Church Hall 5:00-6:30 pm
Wednesday August 21
Altar Server trip to Water Safari
Saturday August 24
Men’s Faith Sharing Group meets in St. Peter’s Church Hall 7:00 am
Women of Grace Meeting at 9:00 am in the St. Peter’s Church Hall
Wedding of Michael Stanford & Eva Villien
Sunday August 25
Tri-Parish Picnic following 11 am Mass at Whittaker Park
VBS Week is a Wrap! Even with a smaller attendance this year, fun was had by all the kids who attended VBS over the last week! I would like to say a HUGE “Thank You” to the following Youth helpers: Sydney & Brody Brown, Ireland Earl, Stephanie Beyer, Drew Ortlieb, Noah Comet, Olivia & Anna King, Michael Fayle , Alexandra Mullin, and Shelby & Brenna Law! These older youth are all fabulous role models for our younger kids! Thank you to those that donated food and/or items for lunches, activities, and games! Thank you to our Adult Volunteers that helped in the kitchen and with the activities! VBS would not be as successful as it is without the help of all of these volunteers!
*** Looking Ahead ***
→ Sunday, September 22 - Faith Formation classes will begin for Kindergarten - 1st Year Confirmation following the 9:00 AM Mass.
→ Sunday, September 15 - 2nd Year Confirmation begins. Class time will be 5:30 - 7:30 PM the First and Third Sun-days of the Month. Parents/guardian will need to attend the First Class for a short meeting with Father Jay, Deacon Tom and me, to discuss what is required for Students to be prepared to be Confirmed the following Spring.
→ Sunday, September 22 - Catechetical Sunday. All catechists will be recognized at the 9:00 AM Mass.
Needed: Catechist & Aides for Grades 4 and 5. If you would like to assist our young people with learning about their faith , please call me at 376-6662.
~Deb
“God cannot enter my heart unless I open the door to him."
Pope Benedict XVI
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