Schuyler Catholic Community - St. Mary's of the Lake and St. Benedict's

06/29/2026

As Fr. Jeff prepares to leave for his new assignment, he offers this reflection.

As my homily for this past Sunday showed, my upcoming change in assignment has led me to some reflection.  In my homily I mentioned some of the good things that happened in the parishes during my five years of service at St. Mary’s of the Lake and St. Benedict’s.  I have also been r...

06/29/2026

Congratulations Fr. David Cataline!

Bishop John S. Bonnici ordained Father David Cataline to the priesthood June 27 during a Solemn Mass of Ordination at Rochester’s Sacred Heart Cathedral. During the Mass, the Geneva native declared his intention to undertake the office of priesthood and promised obedience and respect to Bishop Bonnici and his successors. At the conclusion of Mass, the faithful were invited to receive blessings from the new priest.⁠

See the full photo gallery: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/father-cataline-ordained-as-rochester-dioceses-newest-priest/

06/29/2026

The food pantry is closed this Friday.

Our agency will be closed this Friday, July 3rd for Independence Day.

Please call 607-734-9784 with any questions or visit our website at CatholicCharitiesCS.org.

06/28/2026

Here is Fr. Jeff's homily for today, his final Sunday homily with us.

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16aPsalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 (2a)Romans 6:3-4, 8-11Matthew 10:37-42June 28, 2026 Does hearing Jesus say, “whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me,” trouble you?  He says the same for parents towards their children.....

06/26/2026

Fr. Jeff just posted his next article on "Magnifica Humanitas".

This is the fifth article in a series on Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas    Having covered the specifics of artificial intelligence (AI) itself in chapter 3, in chapter four of Magnifica Humanitas,, Pope Leo XIV turns to the concerns we should have for the impact of AI on ...

06/26/2026

A Time to Say Goodbye to Fr. Jeff
Receptions After Masses June 27/28th

As Fr. Jeff celebrates his last weekend with us before beginning his new assignment as the assistant at St. Louis Church in Pittsford, NY we want to say farewell and best wishes.

We will have receptions after each Mass during his final weekend, June 27th and June 28th

06/26/2026

Reminder! ⏰

Deacon David Cataline will be ordained a priest of the Diocese of Rochester tomorrow, June 27! For those unable to attend in person, the Catholic Courier will livestream the Mass, beginning with a pre-recorded interview with Deacon Cataline at 9:30 a.m. Watch from the homepage of catholiccourier.com or on the Courier‘s YouTube channel.

06/26/2026

We invite you to join us as we celebrate Masses this weekend for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time and we give Fr. Jeff a farewell sendoff to his new assignment as the assistant at St. Louis Church in Pittsford, NY. We will have receptions after each Mass to say goodbye.

Saturday Evening Mass
5:00 pm at St. Benedict's (304 Speedway, Odessa)

Sunday Masses
8:00 am and 10:00 am at St. Mary's of the Lake (905 N. Decatur St., Watkins Glen)

06/25/2026

https://mailchi.mp/db006501f1e8/fr-jeffs-weekly-update-for-march-12-6750220

06/24/2026

The annual collection to support the pope's charitable activities takes place June 28, and donations can be made now online.