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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]
Deacon Jude Nnadibuagha Transitional Deacon
Email: [email protected]
Deb Mullin Faith Formation Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Liz Turck & Sarah Neddo Secretaries & Bookkeepers
Liz’s Email: [email protected]
Sarah’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 11am
Office telephone 315-376-6662
Office fax 315-376-6663
Faith Formation 315-376-6662
St. Peter’s Parish Hall 315-376-6662
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
Saturday 3:00-3:30 PM at St. Peter’s Sunday 8:00-8:30 AM at St. Peter’s Sunday 10:00- 10:30 AM St. Peter’s
~Anytime 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.
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father’s Day
June 21, 2020
Sanctuary Lamp
St Peter’s Church—In Memory of Nancy Mellnitz by St. Peter’s Rosary Altar Society
Celebrating the Eucharist
Monday, June 22
Daily Scriptures
8:00 am ______________________
Tuesday, June 23
Daily Scriptures
8:00 am ______________________
Wednesday, June 24
Daily Scriptures
5:30 pm _____________________
Thursday, June 25
Daily Scriptures 12:00 pm
______________________Friday, June 26
Daily Scriptures
8:00 am ______________________
Saturday, June 27
Daily Scriptures
4:00 pm ______________________
Sunday, June 28
Daily Scriptures
9:00 am
11:00 am
St. Paulinus of Nola
2 Kgs 17:9b-11, 13-15a,18/Mt. 7:1-5
No Mass _____________________________________________ Weekday
2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-36/Mt 7:6, 12-14
Doug & Nancy Renodin by Jim & Veronica Proulx _____________________________________________ The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Is 49:1-6/Acts 13:22-26/ Lk 1:57-66, 80
Gay Putnam by Dick & Cheryl _____________________________________________ Weekday
2 Kgs 24: 8-17/Mt 7: 21-29 Leon Reape by Albert & Diane Lewis _____________________________________________ Weekday
2 Kgs 25: 1-12/Mt 8: 1-4
Wayne Davis by Olive, George, Ed, & Roz _____________________________________________Vigil: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2 Kgs 25: 1-12/Mt 8: 1-4
60th Wedding Anniversary of Edward & Mary Lou Cataldo _____________________________________________ Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary time
2 Kgs 4: 6-11,14-16a/Rom6: 3-4,8-11/Mt 37-42
Harold O'Brien by Dianne & Family
Mass for the People
Catholic Community of
Saint Peter and Saint Mary and Saint Hedwig
Parish Office 5457 Shady Avenue Lowville, NY 13367
website: spsmshcatholic.org
Pastor’s Desk
Do you feel like a monk? That is the question raised by a recent article in America Magazine, a weekly Jesuit publication. The monastic life is a communal life characterized by work, silence and prayer separated from the distractions of the world by monastic walls. The author makes the point that many may feel like monks isolated and living within the enclosed walls of their homes during this time of the Covid-19 pandemic. As we begin to open up society it is a good time to begin to reflect on lessons we may have learned being isolated over these past few months. Monks spend a lot of time focusing on the interior life and on some of the bigger questions of life including what it means to be human and what it means to live in relationship with God and with others in community. I wonder how many of us have found the time to reflect on some of these larger questions of life these past several weeks . Has it simply been a time filled with distractions such as binge TV or preoccupations on politics and protests or have we learned anything about ourselves in relation to God and others? Essential components of monastic life are silence and prayer. Whether we are monks or not, whether we are busy or not, we need time for both silence and prayer. We like to be in control but one of the things that silence and prayer can teach us, especially during this time of pandemic, is that some things are simply outside of our control. It requires no little humility but just accepting our limitations can help us turn to God and trust more in His providence. Rather than focusing on what is wrong with the world, trusting in God’s goodness and providence can go a long way toward reducing fears and anxiety during these uncertain times. These troubles will pass. The world will pass. God alone is eternal and God has been and always will be with us. We may just need a few moments of silent prayer to remind ourselves of that.
Mass in Public
This past weekend was our first experience of offering Mass in public for over two months. What a joy for me as presiding priest to see parishioners in the pews once again. We still have certain restrictions with the wearing of face masks, phys-ical distancing and seating at only 25% of capacity but the greeters and ushers were a great help and, overall, the Masses went well. Even with only limited seating we still had many empty pews with also the option of seating in our parish hall so we’re hop-ing to have space for all who choose to attend. That said, Bishop LaValley has extended the dispensation on the obliga-tion to attend Mass for those at risk due to age, underlying conditions or those who may have been exposed to the virus. This past weekend was just a start but hopefully we will keep moving forward and soon be able to come together with a full church and without restrictions.
Father Jay
Parish Happenings
New Mass Times
Alternative Mass Options of Sundays:
You can participate in the Mass with television, internet and radio options. Sunday Mass at St. Peter’s Church along with all Mass options below can be found on our parish website:
• Mass at St. Peter’s Church is now Live Streamed every Sunday morning and is available as Mass happens on our parish YouTube page.
• Sunday Masses with Bishop LaValley will be streamed at 8 a.m. from the cathedral.
• Mass on the Moose 101.3FM! Every Sunday at 11AM
Catholic Charities in Glenfield
The Catholic Charities office in Glenfield, closed due to the pandemic, has resumed office hours (8 am to 4 pm) as of June 1. Due to limited staff there will be no walk-
ins at this time but intakes will be done by phone (315-921-1123) and appointments can be made. In person appointments will need to follow social distance proto-
cols including wearing masks. Catholic Charities offers a variety of counseling and financial services for all age groups and this includes outreach to the migrant com-
munity. The office is located on Blue Street in the for-mer rectory next to St. Mary’s Church in Glenfield
Saturday 4:00pm St. Peters Church
Sunday 9:00am St. Peters Church
Sunday 11:00am St. Peter’s Church
Daily Masses
Daily Masses are now available to all parishioners. Due to the 25% capacity limitation daily Masses will
be held in the main church of St. Peter’s.
Environmental Stewardship
Getting to Know Our Neighbors - During this time of reduced travel have you gotten to know any of your neighbors better? These "neighbors" may be the people next door or they may be the ones in your own backyard. Often we may not have taken time to notice the variety of trees, the tiny wild flowers or the animals that call this place their "neighborhood," too. Jesus noticed many wonders of His Father’s creation and through them He taught us lessons about life. Why not take a walk today and see what you notice? What lessons might they have to teach you?
The issue of religious liberty takes many forms, and that point is driven home by a campaign by the Catholic bishops of the United States. Religious Freedom Week, beginning June 22, invites people to pray in support of religious liberty over eight days — each day featuring a different theme. The themes include some that the Catholic Church in the United States has been highlighting for some time, such as the fight for religious groups to conduct their mission without a legal requirement to provide services that conflict with their convictions. The Catholic bishops of the United States desire to call attention to religious freedom violations in countries like China. For more information please visit: www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/religious-freedom-week
FOOD DRIVE
At St. Peter’s Church parking lot In Lowville
Saturday, June 27th From: 8-11 a.m.
Please only unopened and non-perishable food items. If you have questions, please call Michele
Gingerich at 315-376-8474.
Reopening for Masses
Bishop LaValley has outlined the steps we will need to take in order to prepare for and celebrate Mass. The changes we are being asked to make will require the understanding and cooperation of us all.
These changes include:
• Intensive cleaning and sanitizing after every Mass to reduce the spread of the virus.
• All parishioners over the age of 2 years old MUST wear face masks while in church to protect themselves and others.
• There will be no holy water in fonts to reduce the risk of infection.
• No offertory processions.
• No passing of the collection basket. The basket will be placed in a fixed location and parishioners will be asked to drop their contributions into the basket as they enter or leave the church.
• Only the front and the ramp door will be available for entry into the church.
• Ushers will direct both seating before and exiting after Mass by rows.
• Distribution of Communion will be guided by ushers to insure social distancing.
• No worship aids will be available for use, such as missalettes and hymnals.
• There will be No congregating in the church, on the steps or at the doors of the church.
• Bishop LaValley will extend the dispensation for attend-ing Sunday Mass until further notice.
• Those who are sick or are at higher risk for corona-virus will be asked to stay home. The symptoms for coronavirus include a fever over 100.4, cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, unexplained muscle pain, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, etc. If you have any of these symptoms you should NOT attend Mass or visit your par-ish church.
• Initially all Masses on the weekends will be at St. Peter’s
Church. *Saturday 4:00 pm, *Sunday 9:00 am, *Sunday 11:00am (there is NO date set for reopening)
The safety and health of our priests and parishioners is an essential goal of our plans to reopen public Sunday Mass.
“ There is no friendship, no love, like that of a father for his child. ”
Happy Father’s Day!
Annual Catholic Charities Appeal
Annual Mother’s Day Catholic Charities Collection is being taken up this weekend. Please use the envelope provided in your envelope packet or place it in a properly marked enve-lope and place your donations in the collection basket. Thank you for your continued support.
Men’s Faith Sharing
Attention men of all ages: On Saturday June 27th the Men’s
Faith Sharing Group will begin to meet in person at St. Peter’s
church hall. Please come and join us. We gather talk about how the
readings for that weekend inspire us and support us as catholic
men. The group meets on 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month at
7:00 AM. (until 8:30) in St. Peter’s Church Hall. Any Questions?
Contact Deacon Ron G. or Deacon Tom at 315-376-6662.
Congratulations to the Graduating Class of
2020
Happy Father’s Day
A father does not want his children to be just like him, but to be wise and free. He has to have severity and firmness before complicity and protection. Better to be misunderstood than too soft. A father is present in the family. He is close to his wife and children. A present father is not a controlling one. A good father is a patient father. He knows how to forgive and does not humiliate, but is neither weak or indulgent. He lives by the Holy Father in his paternity. He lifts his children from failure.
Pope Francis
Vacation Bible School
DIGGING FOR TREASURE Parables Revealed
Join us for our at Home VBS the week of July 13 – 17, where children will learn about Jesus & better understand what it means to follow Him.
Registration Forms have been mailed. Please return them to the Church Office by June 26, if your child will be participat-ing.
Each family who registers their child will have a box waiting for them at the Church office on Monday morning July 13, from 8:00-9:00am. Each box will contain hands-on activities, craft materials, snacks, materials for games. Instructions will be included for links to join us on St Peter’s YouTube page for the videos that correspond to each day’s parable story, songs, crafts, and games.
Weekly Challenge
Small, everyday rituals can bring comfort, create better lifestyle habits, and set positive intentions, while they slowly uncover a deeper purpose.
Go for a walking meditation. Spiritual practice doesn’t neces-sarily have to mean visiting a Church or performing a complex ritual. Walking in a purposeful and conscious way can also become a spiritual practice. It gives a chance to clear the mind and reflect. In fact, religions around the world practice walk-ing meditation. You can use it as an opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life and connect with God.
Military Prayer List
1st Lt Sarah G. Barrett, WO1 Josh Bastin, Kevin Beltowski, Aaron Bib-bins, Maj Kelly Boian, USMC Ian Broome, 2nd Lt Nicholas Carrara, SFC Christopher Casinha , Major Gary Dales, Ryan Dunn, Warrant Officer 3 John Michael Griger, Corporal Scott Hamblin, Neal Heaton, PFC Christopher Henning, 2nd Lt. Courtney Hill, Adam Huizar, LT Orion Kelly, Tyler Kenealy, Maj Adam King, Maj. Krista (Hubschmitt) King, Sgt. Stephen Larche, Maj. Trevor J. Laribee, Eric Lautenshlager, Capt. Amy Lewicki, Chief Aviation Electricians Mate Heather D. Mains, Capt. Mike McCanney, Lt.(JG) David J. Monnat, CSM Ol-droyd, Maj. John Ontki, Michael Ozkan, 2nd Lt. Andrew Patterson, Christopher Shackelford, Joshua C.W. Smith, Major Jason Spencer, Benjamin Stanton, Tech Sgt Nicholas Stanton, Maj. John Sullivan, WO 1 Alex Sweredoski, Major Danny Thebeau, SFC Blake Wilson, Naamon
Wright, Yolanda Wright, Sgt. Eric Yancey, Zach Zapotoski.
Remember in Prayer
We pray for loved ones who are ill: Sharon Albuque, Linda Aubertine, Audrey Burbank, Mike Call, Me-gan Cartier, Mary Gennette, Paul Gothe, George Laribee, Kathy Gow-ing, Helen Hickok, Jana Ingersoll, Cathy Kozloski, Rebecca Kaban Larson, Dawn Manzur, Sally Matuszczak, Herb Nortz, Jeannette O’Brien, Rosemary Roggie, Linda Roy, Genevieve Seelman, John Ter-rillion, Mark Walseman, Lucy Wawrzyniak, All those who are ill at
home, in the hospital or in the nursing home.
Updated Information:
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Stewardship
Church Regular Envelopes
June 14, 2020 Weekly Needs
St. Hedwig’s $1,261.00 $1,290.00
St. Mary’s $434.00 $891.48
St. Peter’s $7,463.31 $7,027.00
Information Update
We are currently updating our parish records in order to better serve our parish family. If you have had any change in your Address, Phone, or E-mail please fill out the little form below. You can also email the information below to: