eNOTES FOR FEBRUARY 3, 2026
(WITH BULLETIN INFORMATION FOR THE WEEKENDS OF FEBRUARY 15 AND 22, 2026)
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GUGGENHEIM DOCUMENTARY: A look back in time!
For generations, Camp Guggenheim has been more than a place — it has been a home away from home for the Diocese of Ogdensburg.
In this moving documentary, Christian Gratto brings to life the vision of Father LaBaff and others, who described this sacred space as ‘a path that leads to heaven.’
From its founding, to the countless lives it has touched, this film is a heartfelt journey into faith, community, and belonging. What began as a class project for Christian, has become a beautiful gift to all of us who have memories of Guggenheim. Scan the QR code or click youtube.com/watch?v=A0aNNG5XpiA to watch!
Contact for More Information: Patrick Looby Email: plooby@rcdony.org
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WANTED: Guggenheim Summer Staff - Spend your summer changing lives!
Camp Guggenheim is looking for energetic and passionate people to join our 2026 summer staff! RNs and Lifeguards are especially helpful, but anyone who wants to help spread the faith while having fun should apply: https://www.rcdony.org/youth/camp/new-staff-application
Contact for More Information: Patrick Looby Email: plooby@rcdony.org
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REGISTER NOW FOR CAMP GUGGENHEIM! Registration is Open and Discounted Until March!
Ready for the best week of your life?! Registration is now OPEN for CAMP GUGGENHEIM! Scholarships are available so, don't let the cost of camp get in the way! So many people credit their time at camp as a life-changing experience! You can be next! Weeks are available for 11yo up to 18yo. www.rcdony.org/youth/camp
Contact for More Information: Patrick Looby Email: plooby@rcdony.org
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MEN'S DISCERNMENT GROUPS: Priesthood Discernment
Description: Men’s Discernment Groups – Starting Soon
Are you a man aged 18–40 seeking clarity about God’s call? Join our Men’s Discernment Groups for prayer, reflection, and conversation with other men discerning the priesthood or deeper discipleship. Refreshments and materials will be provided.
Plattsburgh – St. John XXIII Newman Center
Start Date: January 30th, 2026 at 10 a.m.
90 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY
Facilitator: Father Carter Pierce – cpierce@rcdony.org | 518‑561‑5039
Canton - St. Mary’s Church Rectory
Start Date: February 7th, 2026 at 10 a.m.
68 Church Street, Canton, NY
Facilitator: Father Scott Belina – sbelina@rcdony.org | 315‑386‑2543
For more information:
Deacon Garry Stevens, Vocations Coordinator gstevens@rcdony.org | 315‑854‑6158
Come and see how God may be calling you to serve!
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2025 BISHOP'S FUND APPEAL UPDATE: Participation Goal at 88%
You have, no doubt, seen the good news announced by Bishop LaValley the 2025-2026 Bishop’s Fund Appeal has reached its goal of $1,370,000. As of today, over $1.38 million has been collected in gifts received, with a little over $100,000 remaining in pledges promised, from nearly 6,000 households across the Diocese. Grateful to have reached this year’s goal, the concern is in the continued decrease in number of participants to the Appeal. We currently need approximately 800 donors to reach our participation goal of at least 6,800 households contributing to this year’s appeal, which runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
All funds received over this year’s goal will provide additional emergency grants to individuals and families in need through the Bishop’s Good Samaritan Fund. Requests for assistance continue to be on the rise as people across the Diocese and in our own community are experiencing high medical costs, increased fuel and utility costs, and costs of repairs to their homes and cars. Please join me in supporting the 2025-2026 Bishop’s Fund Appeal as we strive to reach our goal of participation goal. Your gift, no matter the size, makes a difference to the many families we serve across the diocese.
Contributions can be made out to the Bishop’s Fund Appeal, PO Box 150, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or made online at https://www.rcdony.org/giving/donate-now-bishop-s-fund.html. Thank you for your support and prayers for the 2025-2026 Bishop’s Fund Appeal.
Contact for More Information: Val Mathews Email: vmathews@rcdony.org
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IHC MYSTERY PLAYERS: Lenten Schedule
The IHC Mystery Players will present the Way of the Cross around the Diocese and beyond.
Lent 2026 Prayer Schedule
Sunday, February 22, 2 p.m.: Summit Village, Watertown
Friday, February 27, 7:30 p.m.: St. Elizabeth Seton, Baldwinsville
Sunday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.: First Presbyterian, Watertown
Thursday, March 12, 7:30 p.m.: Corpus Christi, Round Lake
Friday, March 13, 7:30 p.m.: St. Michael's, South Glens Falls
Saturday, March 14, 7:30 p.m.: St. Bernard's, Saranac Lake
Friday, March 20, 7:30 p.m.: Holy Family, Little Falls
Sunday, March 22, 7:30 p.m. St. Cecilia's, Adams
Friday, March 27, 7:30 p.m.: Pope John XXIII, Liverpool
Sunday, March 29, 7:30 p.m.: St. James, Carthage
Thursday, April 2, 8 p.m.: IHC, Watertown
Friday, April 3, 7:30 p.m.: St. Patrick's, Watertown
For more information see: https://www.ihcschool.org/mystery-players
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SECURITY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSES: Attention Parish SER Teams
Information Session on February 24
A short online session to present a template for teams developing SER plans will take place February 24 from 2-3 p.m. via Microsoft Teams! To register and for more information, download the flyer above.
Contact for More Information: Christine Cobb, Deacon Jim Crowley or Jim Morrison Phone Number: 315-393-2920
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SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH LENTEN RETREAT:
All are welcome to attend the annual Lenten Retreat at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Dostie Hall, 320 West Lynde Street, Watertown on Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of prayer as we reflect on Christ’s call to move from our blind sights to a deeper insight into His life, death and resurrection presented to us by Father Leagon Carlin who is studying at St. Paul’s University, Ottawa. His theme is: “Lead Kindly Light”. There will be an opportunity for prayer and for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Register with Sister Mary Eamon (smelyngssj@yahoo.com) or with Sister Bethany Fitzgerald (srbethssj@gmail.com) by March 10, 2026.
Contact for More Information: Sister Mary Eamon Lyng Email: smelyngssj@yahoo.com
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CHRISM MASS:
All the faithful of the Diocese of Ogdensburg are invited to join Bishop LaValley in the annual Renewal of Priestly Commitment, the Blessing of the Holy Oils, and the consecration of the Sacred Chrism for use in all the churches of our Diocese. This ritual symbolizes that we are one family in Christ. The Chrism Mass will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg, New York. The Chrism Mass may be viewed at https://www.rcdony.org/livemass. The Chrism Mass program will be available at the same link shortly before the Liturgy.
Contact for More Information: Renee Grizzuto Email: rgrizzuto@rcdony.org
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HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN 2026: Saturday, May 16, 2026 – New Location! Sacred Heart Church, 212 Main St., Massena, NY
Save the date for Highway to Heaven 2026! | Saturday, May 16 – Sacred Heart Church, Massena, NY | Featuring the Shroud of Turin replica exhibit | Father Jonathan Meyer, National Preacher of the Eucharistic Revival | Award-winning musician Sarah Kroger | Join Bishop LaValley and friends from around the North Country and beyond for Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and more. Additional details coming soon!
Contact Mary Beth Bracy at marybethbracy@gmail.com for more information.
NEW PARISH EVENTS AND NOTIFICATIONS:
VALENTINE'S CASINO NIGHT: 🎲❤️ Celebrating 150 Years of St. Mary’s in Canton! ❤️🎲
St. Mary’s in Canton is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a special Casino Night on Valentine’s day!
🗓 Saturday, February 14
⏰ 6–9 p.m.
📍 2 Powers Street, Canton
The evening will include gaming, grand prizes, adult beverages, music, and generous hors d’oeuvres — including a charcuterie table and desserts.
Admission (18+): $40 per person or $75 per couple
Tickets are available at the Canton Parish Office or by calling 315-386-2543.
(Limited number available)
Contact for More Information: Sarah McIntosh Email: cantonsec@rcdony.org Phone Number: (315)386-2543
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UNDERSTANDING THE MASS: Why We Do What, When (Hammond)
Have you ever wondered where the prayers of the Mass came from? Or wondered why the stand, kneel, sit, stand again routine happens?
Come join us at St. Peter’s Church in Hammond, five Saturdays beginning 02-21. Coffee and donuts will be at 8:45 AM; the program itself (45-60 mins) begins at 9 a.m.
The program is FREE. Pre-registration is not required but suggested (need to have enough donuts!).
Contact for More Information or to pre-register: Gene Kleinhans (315-486-3813) or Chris McRoberts (315-323-7784); Please provide your name & a good contact number.
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MORRISONVILLE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS LENTEN SOUP NIGHT & REFLECTION
The Morrisonville Catholic Daughters invite everyone to a special Lenten Soup for the Soul evening on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Jubilee Hall at St. Alexander’s Church.
A simple soup dinner will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by a special presentation by Shannon Looby and her daughters, Helen, Vivian, and Bernadette, who will share about their experience serving as Catholic missionaries in an orphanage in Honduras.
This evening is free and open to all. Donations will be accepted to support the ministry of the Catholic Daughters.
Come for a warm meal, meaningful fellowship, and an inspiring Lenten reflection.
Contact for More Information: Amanda Thomas Email: amanda_thomas_1229@aol.com
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NEARBY DIOCESE'S EVENTS
COUPLE'S RETREAT: Holy and Beloved
Growing in Love
Notre Dame Retreat House
Canandaigua, NY
February 13-15, 2026
Fri. 7 p.m. - Sunday noon
$325.00 per couple
Contact for More Information: Jodie Scordo Email: jscordo@notredameretreat.org
For additional Notre Dame Retreat House Event see: https://www.notredameretreat.org/events
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REVIVAL RETREAT: For women grieving the loss of a child.
March 27-29: Revival, A Grieving Mother’s Retreat is an overnight weekend retreat that will be hosted by Red Bird Ministries for mothers grieving the loss of a child through miscarriage and stillbirth, or as an infant. This retreat offers space for prayer, connection, emotional healing, and spiritual renewal alongside other mothers who understand this type of sorrow. For more information and to register, visit: www.bit.ly/nyrevivalretreat. Full and partial scholarships are available.
Contact for More Information: Sr. Anne Marie, Sisters of Life Email and or Phone Number: Archdiocese of New York (646) 689-2613 archny.org/respect-life
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT CORNER
No matter what ministry or program in which you may serve—you are uniquely positioned to be a sanctuary of safety. Safe adults are advocates, which means that we advocate for youth, and with youth for their safety and wellbeing.
Copyrighted VIRTUS® Programs article shared/republished here with their permission.
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PLANNED GIVING:
How to Transfer a Gift of Stock – Gifts of stock can be given to benefit our parish, the Capital Campaign, your favorite Catholic School, programs, ministries, Missionary Projects and the Diocese of Ogdensburg. The proceeds can be restricted according to your wishes, or directed to an endowment fund held in the Foundation of the RC Diocese of Ogdensburg. For more information, contact the Diocese at 315-393-2920 or Email slalone@rcdony.org.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the February 15 Bulletin
As we prepare for the season of Lent, a springtime for the soul, Pope Leo calls us to an “ecological conversion.” What does that mean? How does it affect my daily routine? Stay tuned for some suggestions coming weeks of Lent?
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the February 22 Bulletin
“Ecological conversion” calls for a change of lens through which we view reality. The lenses that we humans often use see us as separate from the natural world. Using the lens of Scripture Pope Francis states “Our relationship with the environment can never be isolated from our relationship with others and with God.” (Laudato Si, #119) What are your lenses and how to they affect your daily actions?
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MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: In Support of Augustinian Academy (Carthage)
Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Augustinian Academy
Sunday, February 8
8 a.m. until noon
St. James Community Room, Carthage
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Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, French Toast, Ham, Sausage, Baked Goods, Juice, and Coffee
PRICE
$10 for Adults
$8 for Seniors
$5 for Children under 10
$30 for a Family of 4 or more
SPONSORED BY:
Carthage Knights of Columbus Father John Cosmic Council 291 and the Ave Maria Circle.
For more information call: 315-493-3224
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: K of C Fundraiser (Evans Mills)
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner, Saturday, February 7, serving from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Parish Center in Evans Mills. Benefits Indian River Knights of Columbus. Menu includes spaghetti & meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverage.
Contact for More Information: Parish Office at 315-629-4678
RITE OF ELECTION AND CALL TO CONTINUING CONVERSION: Attention All OCIA TEAMS and Pastors
The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion will be held at St. Mary's Cathedral, Ogdensburg, on the first Sunday of Lent, Feb. 22, at 2:30 p.m. Registration forms have been sent to all parishes. RSVP deadline: Feb 11 to Asoltero@rcdony.org
Contact for More Information: Anita Soltero Phone Number: 518-310-3669
BROWN BAG: Read and Discuss Reclaiming Vatican II
Join us for another online lunch-time discussion via TEAMS. We will discuss the book by Father Blake Britton titled RECLAIMING VATICAN II: What It (Really) Said, What It Means, and How It Calls Us to Renew the Church.
We will start Thursday, February 12 at noon, and we will read/discuss one chapter each week, finishing Thursday March 26. (Note: we will discuss alternate meeting time for March 26 so as to not conflict with the Chrism Mass.)
You will have to purchase the book. The book is available via Amazon or Word on Fire and may also be available used from vendors such as Thriftbooks or Abe Books.
Register at www.rcdony.org/brownbag. An access link will be sent to you before the start of the program.
For more information contact Marika Donders, mdonders@rcdony.org
SUPPORT THE CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: Ash Wednesday Collection
Our support of this collection helps the Church in Europe, especially those in difficulty due to the war in Ukraine. Please encourage our participation. Bulletin Announcements: PDF or WORD
Contact for More Information: Deacon James Crowley Email and or Phone Number: jcrowley@rcdony.org
ALPHA: St. Agnes School,Lake Placid, Starting on Sunday, February 22nd
Meet new people and unpack the Christian faith together. Alpha is for anyone who's curious. No judgement, no pressure. Each session unpacks a big question of life, faith and purpose and is designed to spark conversation. New Program starts on February 22nd and runs each Sunday at 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. for 11 weeks. There are breaks for Spring vacation and Easter.
Place: St. Agnes School, Lake Placid
Features: This is a free event and includes a delicious lunch
All are welcome, so help spread the word to your neighbors and friends.
Contact for More Information: Debra Lennon Email: lennondebra26@gmail.com, Phone Number: 518-524-4388
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SURVIVING DIVORCE: Healing for separated and divorced people
The Family Life Office will be offering the Surviving Divorce program again starting in late February in Canton. Meeting dates and times will be determined by the needs of the participants. Surviving Divorce features twelve video presentations that cover topics such as shock and grief, anger and forgiveness, money issues, dealing with children and a former spouse, and annulment and remarriage. This program is for the newly separated and divorced and those still struggling with issues many years later. It will help them find answers to their questions, restore their hope and begin authentic healing. The program is free, but we happily accept $25 donations to offset the cost of materials. To register, go to https://www.rcdony.org/survivingdivorce. For more information, contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920.
TRUST IN HIS STRENGTH": Ignite 2026 Catholic Men's Conference (Syracuse)
On March 28, The Diocese of Syracuse's 18th IGNITE Catholic Men’s Conference is back with a great lineup of speakers: Father Larry Richards and Brandan Powell. Bishop Lucia will start the day with Holy Mass at Bishop Ludden-Grimes Jr/Sr High School. Discounts on registration are available when you register a Team of 5 or 10. Visit www.ignitecatholicmen.org for details and registration. Ticket Prices go up after March 9.
Contact for More Information: Ed Kirk: Email: lekirk3@gmail.com Phone Number: 315-560-9170
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DAY OF REFLECTION: Embracing Discipleship and Accompaniment
All Catechists, Catechetical Leaders, Commissioned Lay Ministers, Youth Leaders and Candidates in Formation for Ministry Program are invited. Presented by Sister Janet Schaeffler, OP. Cost is $15. Norfolk Parish Center, March 21, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with Mass at 9 a.m. Register: www.rcdony.org/dayofreflection by 3/12. For more information,contact Cathy Russell: crussell@rcdony.org
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