Rev. James Seymour Pastor

Email: jseymour@rcdony.org

Deacon Ronald J. Pominville Permanent Deacon

Email: rjpominville@yahoo.com

Deacon Kenneth Seymour Permanent Deacon, Emeritus

Email: seymourka@gmail.com

Deacon Ron Gingerich Permanent Deacon

Youth Minister Email: togingerich@gmail.com

Deacon Thomas Yousey Permanent Deacon

Email: dcntm@mail.com

Deacon Jude Nnadibuagha Transitional Deacon

Email: jude_nnadi@yahoo.com

Deb Mullin Faith Formation Coordinator

Email: Debmullin@centralny.twcbc.com

Liz Turck & Sarah Neddo Secretaries & Bookkeepers

Liz’s Email: stpeters@centralny.twcbc.com

Sarah’s Email: sarah@centralny.twcbc.com

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:

Name: ______________________________________

Mailing Address:______________________________

City:___________________________ State:_______

Zip: _____________

Phone: _____________________________________

Email: ______________________________________

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:

sarah@centralny.twcbc.com