*** 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time ***

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1 *** 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time *** Nathan D. Mitchell in Eucharist as Sacrament of Initiation suggests if a home has a center, it s the table. As families, we gather every day at a table, be it a beautifully crafted table in a reserved room of the house, a granite counter top on one side of an island in the kitchen, a folding table in the backyard for those summer nights when we grill. But tables are never just about food. At our tables we experience the goodness of creation in the bounty of the harvest blessed and shared. At our tables we encounter a staggering history of needs felt, met or denied; of stammered confessions; of hands groping for the last crust of bread; of glasses glowing, lifted and clinked in joy and determination; of accusations and reprieves. Tables are the places where we learn who we are, where we are loved and welcomed no matter what. At our family table we sit neither at the last place nor the first place but at our place and learn over time that we are not the center of the table but make up its heart. The holiness of new loves, of life s milestone celebrations, of consolation at times of loss and pain is found at our tables, where God is the unseen but always present Guest. In the miracle of the loaves and fish, Jesus transforms a crowd of all ages, talents, abilities and backgrounds into a community of generosity. That vision of being a Eucharistic community is re-created each time we gather at this parish table and at our own family tables. That is the challenge of the Gospel and the mandate of the Eucharist that is foreshadowed in this miracle story: to take up the hard work of reconciliation and compassion begun by God, who dwells in our midst; to humbly and lovingly bring the peace of God s dwelling place into our own homes; to become the body and blood of Jesus that we receive at his table where all saints and sinners are welcomed. Lord, may our tables be ones to reflect the mess to show us we are in need of your grace. May the sticky hands and burnt dinners be marks of your mercy, and how it s new with each morning. May we see supping with these people we call family as sacred. May our hearts be open to hearing from you through their eyes. May our tables be quick to share life, embrace life, and grieve life. May our hospitality be found in the table, not in the fancy food, coordinating centerpieces; but, in the warm smiles, blessings prayed, tears of sadness & laughter, and being known. May we always invite you to our table as the host who always welcomes us to your table. Amen July 29, 2018 Weekend Mass Schedule St. Patrick's N. Main St., Prattsburgh 8:00am Sunday St. Theresa's Route 245, Stanley 11:15am Sunday St. Januarius Route 21, Naples Confession 4-4:30pm Sat. 5:00pm Saturday 10:00am Sunday St. Michael s Liberty St., Penn Yan Confession 4-4:30pm Sat. 5:00pm Saturday 9:30am Sunday and Labor to Memorial day 7:00 am Sunday

2 Mass Schedule & Intentions This week at a glance Sunday July 29th Annual Diocesan Mission Appeal Monday July 30th Tuesday July 31st Wednesday Aug 1st Thursday Aug 2nd Friday Aug 3rd Saturday Aug 4th Sunday Aug 5th Spend the day with family and friends starting with morning Mass - See you there! The eyes of all look to you, Lord, and you give them their food in due season. Come visit Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. every Thursday- after the 800 a.m. Masses at St. Michael s and St. Januarius. Page 2 of 6 What gets wet as it dries?

3 Word of Life Reading I: 2 Kings 4:42-44 They shall eat and there shall be some left over. Reading II: Ephesians 4:1-6 One Lord, one faith, one baptism Looking Ahead Gospel: John 6:1-15 Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them. Reading I: Exodus 16:2-4, This is the bread that the Lord has given you to eat. Reading II: Ephesians 4:17, Truth is in Jesus Gospel: John 6:24-35 I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. From the Parish Office TITHE OF TIME SURVEY RESULTS In May as part of our Stewardship Tithe of Time (how we spend time developing our spirituality/ relationship with the Lord) I conducted a survey asking for your input on various topics & times to offer programs. After a few weeks to allow returns to flow in & with time away for vacation, I would like to share the findings. The topic is followed by the number of positive responses. Scripture: 10 Sacraments: 6 Relativism: 5 Bereavement: 5 Cardinal Barron:7 Near Death Experiences: 5 Other Suggestions = 7 Days & times were all over the ballpark. As a result I will be doing a 4 week series on THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Continuing with our third session Wednesday Aug1st 1 2pm in the St. Michael s Parish hall. Fr. Leo is back on the second and fourth Sundays at the 9:30 Mass at St. Michael s. For pre-school -2nd graders, a special time to break open God s Word. As more volunteers step up, we will offer it on all Sundays. Let the little children come to me. Jesus PY VBS: All children and volunteers were given a DVD of our week of faith & fun. Curious about it? Go to our website>photo gallery>videos to click on the link which shows 49 seconds of it. Thanks again to all the participating families, volunteers and donors of materials. It was a great, uplifting week. Please Pray for: Laura Baum Michael Hawley Bernice Reinhardt Joel Rivera Michael Turner Evie Worth Blane Lightefoote Jim Snyder Eliza Batton Walt Zerrahn Yvonne Eie Connie Reagan Ely Shriver Bonnie Clawson Steve Eberly Doris Fitzpatrick In accordance with NYS Hippa Laws to be listed on the prayer chain in the bulletin the request must come from yourself or a family member with your permission. (You can still be included in prayer listing, but not listed in the bulletin if you prefer) Page 3 of 6

4 1st Annual OLOL Summer Sensation Craft Fair Saturday August 4th 9-3pm at St. Januarius. Next Weekend! Mark your calendar! Think future gifts and Christmas! Bakers Needed! We need donated baked goods to sell at the fair! You can drop off your goodies Friday Aug 3rd 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m and 5-7pm. Volunteers needed to help in general. Please contact Ginny Halleran , Toni Woerner , or Karen Schmidtmann St Januarius OLOL Grape Festival Yard Sale Sept 29 & now accepting clean and gently used items. Also seeking volunteers that can help with the grape festival. Please contact St. Jan office for more information or to set up time to drop off items. (Please NO clothing, books, or electronics (tv, vcrs, radios or computers) Over 40 online Bible studies from Ascension Presents are available to anyone who has registered for a free account. Go to and click the Log in tab to create your account. If your HS teen has not yet attended any diocesan sponsored retreats, S/HE IS MISSING OUT! A 24 hour retreat will be offered on 8/24-25, but only to teens who have attended the Diocesan Youth Conference or Foundations retreat. Encourage their journeys of faith to continue as they build community with other diocesan teens. Contact Patty. Finger Lakes Region residents: Let your voice be heard by completing the survey of health & safety priorities sponsored by Public Health. English Spanish MiHistoriaDeSalud2018.com Not computer literate? Call Public Health at , Monday Friday, 8 Am 4 PM. Please do this by 9/3/2018. Thank you. What's happening around the lake? 20th Annual St. Michael s School Golf Tournament Fundraiser Wednesday Aug 15th at Lakeside Country Club. For more information call Jenn Clancy or Keith Prather Teaching Position for St. Michael School (PreK 5 th Grade) Penn Yan, NY Starting Fall 2018 Physical Education Part Time Contact: Tom Flood smpydcs@dor.org or Tom.Flood@dor.org Thank you to those who worked hard to install new windows at the school. We greatly appreciate the fantastic work done by Mark Tette, Mike Clancy, Andy Robak and Brian Petersen. Also, a special thank you to Bob and Rita Creary and George Gratton who financed the project, and Carey s Lumber for their support. St. Michael School needs volunteers to help at lunch and recess, assist in classrooms, get involved with the PTO, work fundraising events or serve on fundraising committees. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and to help the school. If you are interested in helping, please contact Tom Flood at tom.flood@dor.org. A special thanks to all the volunteers that already help in many ways. Youth Service Opportunity Are you a teen who loves animals? YOU are needed to organize St. Mike s response to a food drive for pets of residents of Yates County. Instructions about how to do this are available. Contact Patty for more info. Please check our website and fill out survey about Mass & Faith Formation. We value your input. On OLOL website under Religious Education tab. (Please complete and return to Patty. (paper copy avail at office). All replies are needed by 8/1, please. Page 4 of 6 a towel!

5 Offices St. Michael s - St. Theresa s Hours: M - F 8:30am-4:30pm 210 Keuka Street, Penn Yan Phone: Fax: pstmicha@dor.org St. Januarius-St. Patrick s Hours: M; W, & F 8:30am-1:30pm 180 North Main St., Naples Phone: stjanua@dor.org Fax: Connect w/ us on Social Media: OLOL Website: Facebook: ourladyofthelakescc/ St. Michael s School Phone & Fax: Tom Flood, Principal smpydcs@dor.org Our Lady of the Lakes Contact Information If you need a Priest for the Anointing of the sick, call or Ministerial Staff Pastor Parochial Vicar Rev. Leo Reinhardt Rev. Jorge Ramirez Fr. Leo.Reinhardt@dor.org Jorge.Ramirez@dor.org Retired Area Priest Deacon Tim Hebding Rev. Jack O Connor Timothy.Hebding@dor.org Patty Larzelere, Religious Education Coordinator Patricia.Larzelere@dor.org Administrative Staff Gary Pierce, Business Manager Gary.Pierce@dor.org Patsy Lentz, Secretary, St. Januarius Patsy.Lentz@dor.org Bonnie Basler, Maintenance/Cemetery Administrator Bonnie.Basler@dor.org Submit All Bulletin Material to: Melissa.Conrad@dor.org REGISTRATION New parishioners should register at the parish office or call for a registration form at BAPTISM Please call to enroll in the required Baptismal Program at least 2-3 months in advance. MARRIAGE Please contact the parish office to begin formal marriage preparation, at least 6 months in advance of your proposed wedding date. HOLY ORDERS Please contact one of our priests to discuss how God may be calling you to ordained ministry. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please contact the parish office, one of our priests if you wish to receive the sacrament of the sick. If you forgot your envelope last week, [or if you missed our second collection], you can go online and make a gift. PRAYER LINE

6 END OF BULLETIN Church Name: Our Lady of the Lakes City, State: Penn Yan, NY File Name: Phone: (315) Contact/Editor: Melissa Conrad Comments: July 15h, The 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time