eNOTES FOR SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
(WITH BULLETIN INFORMATION FOR THE WEEKENDS OF SEPTEMBER 15 AND 22, 2024)
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Bishop Terry R. LaValley will celebrate the annual Blue Mass on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 66 Court Steet, Canton, NY 13617.
The Blue Mass is the Church’s way to offer thanksgiving to God for the dedication and sacrifices made by the men and women of Fire, EMS, Corrections, Law Enforcement, and Communications. First Responders, their families, and all the faithful are invited to attend this Sunday celebration. Uniforms are encouraged but not required. Questions can be addressed to Father Chris Carrara, Blue Mass Committee Chair, at info@rcdony.org or by phone at 315-393-2920.
Please also verbally announce at Masses in: the St. Lawrence Deanery, Tupper Lake, north-west Clinton-Northern Franklin Deanery.
Verbal announcement beginning the weekend of September 14/15, 2024, through weekend of September 28/29:
Bishop Terry R. LaValley will celebrate a Blue Mass on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Canton.
The Blue Mass the Church’s way to offer thanks to God for the dedication and sacrifices made by the men and women of Law Enforcement, Corrections, Fire, dispatch, and EMS and to pray for their safety. First Responders, their families, and all the faithful are invited to attend. Please see the bulletin for details.
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HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP WEEKEND: Any High School student in grades 9-12 may attend.
Join us at Camp Guggenheim in Saranac Lake for an action-packed weekend of fun, friends, skill-building workshops and moving prayer experiences. Check in, Friday, 9/20 at 6:30 p.m. and depart Sunday, 9/22 at 2 p.m. Cost is $95. Register at rcdony.org/leadership before Sept.18 to secure your spot! Contact Anita Soltero at asoltero@rcdony.org with questions or call 315-393-2920.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT-2024:
The Vocation Office and the Office of Youth Ministry is sponsoring a Middle School Retreat (Grades 6-8) in the Clinton-Northern Franklin & Adirondack Deaneries, Friday, October 4, at Holy Cross Parish Center, Plattsburgh; Jefferson-Lewis & Adirondack Deaneries, Wednesday, October 9, at IHC Jr/High School, Watertown; and St. Lawrence & Clinton-Northern Franklin Deaneries of the Diocese of Ogdensburg on at St. Mary’s Social Hall, Massena. Each of the Deanery Retreat locations sessions are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact your pastor, Catholic school principal, or Religious Education Coordinator for a registration form. Registration forms are due by September 30, 2024.
The purpose of a Middle School Retreat is to guide young women and men to prayerfully consider what God’s plan is for their lives. This invitation is open to students in Grades 6-8 both in the Catholic schools and public schools. This is a Retreat Day for the students and is considered a legal excused absence.
JOB POSTINGS:
Diocesan Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
The Diocese of Ogdensburg is seeking a full-time Diocesan Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. The Diocesan Receptionist/Administrative Assistant greets visitors to the Bishop Brzana Building and answers the telephone for the Diocesan Offices. The position provides administrative support to the Chancellor. The Diocesan Receptionist/Administrative Assistant must possess strong interpersonal skills and good oral and written skills. Strong secretarial and computer skills are also required including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Submit letter of interest and resume to the Human Resources Office: knover@rcdony.org
The Diocese of Ogdensburg is seeking a Director of Youth Ministry/Coordinator of Campus Ministry. The position is responsible for the planning and implementation of the diocesan youth program. The position will also provide support, direction and motivation for campus ministers at each campus ministry location. Applicants must be a practicing Catholic. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in the fields of religious education and faith formation, successful experience as youth minister, knowledge of current catechetical documents, familiarity with the characteristics of youth’s personal, spiritual and emotional development, proven interpersonal skills and competency in administration and the use of technology.
Submit letter of interest and resume to the Human Resources Office: knover@rcdony.org
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MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: In Support of Augustinian Academy (Carthage)
Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Augustinian Academy
Sunday, September 8, 2024
8 a.m. to noon.
St. James Community Room, Carthage
MENU
Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, French Toast, Ham, Sausage, Baked Goods, Juice, and Coffee
PRICE
$9 for Adults
$7 for Seniors
$4 for Children under 10
Family of 4 or more $27
SPONSORED BY
Carthage K of C Father John Cosmic #291
Ave Maria Circle
For information call 315-493-3224
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BACK TO SCHOOL MICHIGAN NIGHT: Dine in or take-out available! (Brushton)
Back to School Michigan Night will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, at St. Mary's Parish Center on Gale Road, Brushton (across from Brushton-Moira Central's bus garage). Cost is $10 and includes a Michigan or hot dog, mac and cheese, dessert and a drink. Extra Michigans or hot dogs are available for $2. For more information, contact the parish office.
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FATHER MEEHAN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: Attention Golfers! - Clayton
The Catholic Community of Alexandria is hosting the Father Meehan Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, September 13, (rain date September 20) at LA Golf Course, 39711 Route 180, Clayton. Sign in at 11 a.m., Shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. Captain and Crew. $400 per 4-person team includes fish fry dinner. Prizes, 50/50, and Silent Auction. Register after Mass at St. Cyril's Church, Alexandria Bay or look for "Father Meehan Memorial Golf Tournament" on Facebook. For questions, contact St. Cyril's/St. Mary's parish office at 315-686-3398.
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SLFA CLM ANNUAL DINNER: St. Lawrence Deanery
Location: Father Andrew Amyot Parish Center, Norfolk, NY
Date: Wednesday, October 16
Time: 6 p.m. dinner following 5 p.m. Mass
Cost: $20 for dinner
Register at https://www.rcdony.org/clm-event
No other new parish events were submitted. Please check your parish bulletins and previously posted submissions below.
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PLANNED GIVING:
Benefits of Giving Wisely: Did you know there are creative ways to support our Parish? Ways in which our Parish, you and your love ones all benefit at the same time? Such giving techniques are called “planned gifts,” because with thoughtful planning, you create win-win solutions for you and the Parish. For further information, contact Scott Lalone, Executive Director of Development/Foundation at the Diocese of Ogdensburg at 315-393-2920 or slalone@rcdony.org.
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT CORNER:
Did You Know…child sexual abuse can happen anywhere to anyone—and most abusers are known and trusted by the victim and the victim’s family. In fact, only 11% of abuse is committed by strangers while 29% is committed by relatives and 60% by others known to the victim. For more information or to attend a VIRTUS training session, contact the Safe Environment Office at (315) 393-2920.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the September 15 Bulletin
The Season of Creation, from September 1 to October 4, Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all Creation through celebration, conversion, and commitment. It is an annual ecumenical season where we pray and act together as a Christian family for our common home. For ways to celebrate the Season see: https://seasonofcreation.org/
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the September 22 Bulletin
The theme of this year’s Season of Creation is TO HOPE AND ACT WITH CREATION. (September 1-October 4). Let us pray this week: “God of great love, open our eyes to see your hand at work in the splendor of creation and the beauty of human life.” For more ways to celebrate the season see: https://seasonofcreation.org/
ALLIANCE TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING: monthly bulletin announcements
SEPTEMBER – More than 200,000 children and teenagers in the United States are victims of sex trafficking every year. It is important for teachers to be aware of the signs and take action. Alliance to End Human Trafficking-Founded and Supported by US Catholic Sisters
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SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH LAY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM: Invitation to the Sisters of St. Joseph Lay Associate Program
The Sisters of St. Joseph invite you to a meeting on Saturday, September 7, St. Patrick’s Center, Colton at 1 p.m.; Sunday, September 8 at John XXIII Newman Center, Plattsburgh at 2:30 p.m.; or on Sunday, September 22 at St. Patrick’s Center, Watertown from 2 to 4 p.m. if you are interested in learning about our Lay Associate Program. Associates meet once a month to learn about the spirituality, the charism and mission and history of the Sisters of St. Joseph, pray together, and discuss ways to deepen one’s spiritual life. This group is open to men and women. If you are interested, please contact Sister Mary Eamon (smelyngssj@yahoo.com) or Sister Bethany srbethssj@gmail.com or call 315-782-3460.
JOIN US FOR ALPHA! : Food. Faith. Fellowship. Alpha! Ogdensburg
Alpha returns to Ogdensburg this fall, starting Tuesday, September 10, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at St Marguerite D'Louville Academy at 315 Gates Street, Ogdensburg.
Alpha is a series of weekly sessions to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. No pressure. No follow-up. No charge. And dinner is included!
Alpha is run all over the world!
Invite Others! Please join us and invite someone else to Alpha! Help a friend or family member seek answers to their faith questions.
Please register at https://ogdensburgcatholics.org/alpha. Or contact us to register or ask questions at 315-393-3930 or email ogdenburgsec@rcdony.org
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ALPHA IN MASSENA: You Are Invited!
Location: St Mary's Social Hall, 7 Sycamore St., Massena
Date: Tuesdays starting Sept 10
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Contact Phone: 315-769-2469
All is FREE!
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YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY RETREAT: Encountering the Holy Spirit.
If you are a young adult between the ages of 18 and 30-something, come away with us on retreat at the Camp Guggenheim Lodge from Friday evening September 20 through September 22. Come for the entire weekend or Saturday only. Come and enjoy the peace of Saranac Lake, time for prayer, reflection, conversations and silence. Suggested cost (to defray the cost of the lodge): $40 per person (but don’t let the lack of funds stop you from attending.) To register: www.rcdony.org/yamretreat. For more information contact Marika at mdonders@rcdony.org
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SUPERHERO STRIDES 5K RUN/WALK
Heart Well Homestead is hosting a competitive and family oriented 5K run/walk on September 7 at the Plattsburgh YMCA on the Oval. Race timing and logistics are provided by Adirondack Coast Events. All proceeds go to opening Heart Well Homestead, a maternity home for unhoused pregnant and postpartum women within the city of Plattsburgh.
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MARRIAGE JUBILEE: Save the date
The annual Marriage Jubilee will be held Sunday, September 8, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral in Ogdensburg. Bishop Terry R. LaValley will celebrate the Mass. To register, go to www.rcdony.org/jubilee. For more information, contact Steve Tartaglia at 315.393.2920 or startaglia@rcdony.org.
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2024 ST. JAMES SCHOOL SUMMER RAFFLE: Grand Prize $10,000.
ST. JAMES SCHOOL 2024 SUMMER RAFFLE
ONLY 350 Tickets will be sold.
Donation price of $100 each.
GRAND PRIZE: $10,000, 2ND PRIZE: $5000, 3RD PRIZE: $2500, 4TH PRIZE: $1500, 5TH PRIZE: $500
GRAND PRIZE DRAWING TO BE HELD SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 AT THE CHICKEN BBQ,
ST. JAMES SCHOOL, GOUVERNEUR
Tickets are available by calling the church office at 315-287-0114.
NOTE: Per NYS Tax Law, required withholding & tax documents will be completed upon payment of prize monies.
Need NOT be present to win.
TURKEY DINNER: Save The Date! (Lyon Mountain)
St. Bernard's & St. Edmund's will be having their annual FALL TURKEY DINNER on Sunday, September 8, at the Lyon Mountain American Legion.
Home cooked Turkey with all the trimmings, Coffee & Dessert. More information to follow.
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: Fundraiser for the Knights of Columbus
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner, Saturday, September 14, at St. Mary's Parish Center in Evans Mills. Serving from 4 to 7 p.m. $9 for Adults, $8 for senior citizens and $5 for children under 12. For more information contact the church office at 315-629-4678.
JOIN US FOR WOMEN'S MINISTRY: A place of fellowship, faith and friendship. (Ticonderoga)
At St. Mary’s, Ticonderoga
Every third Friday following 9 a.m. Mass. (Next Meeting SEPTEMBER 20)
Come reflect and share on the days’ Gospel. Light breakfast will be served.
In addition to weekly fellowship, there will be a summer Book Club beginning in June. Details and book selection were to be announced at the May meeting.
Beth Tiger is a Catholic speaker, author and facilitator. She is also the founder & Executive Director of ‘Her Hands’, an anti-trafficking organization originally known as Durga Tree International. Beth’s ministry has always been about assisting people in living a life of purpose. She’s done this through her writing, coaching, as well as her charitable work. A new resident of Ticonderoga, she is looking forward to meeting spiritually like-minded women and creating a ministry where all can deepen their faith, form new friendships and be of service to the local community.
For more information, contact the parish at 518-585-7144
46TH ANNUAL ST. AUGUSTINE'S APPLEFEST: Peru
Bring summer to a close at the 46th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest on Saturday, September 21, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru, NY. Activities begin at 10:30 a.m. At 11 a.m., the parade leaves Peru Elementary School. After the parade, people will fill the grounds for live music, chicken BBQ, games, a train ride, face painting, a bounce house, and a Grand Raffle. Roger’s House and St. Vincent DePaul have a sale throughout the day. Food treats include apple fritters, caramelized apples, fried dough, sweet sausages, hot dogs, michigans, and burgers. Grounds close at 4:30 p.m.
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ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION AND BBQ DINNER: Watertown
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 320 W. Lynde St., Watertown is having their Annual Silent Auction and BBQ Dinner on Saturday, September 21. Silent Auction items to bid on, large raffle items, 50/50 raffle and much more. Doors will open at 3 p.m. for raffle items and dinner will be served starting at 5 p.m. Pre-sale tickets will be available the weekend of Sept. 14 & 15 after all Masses. For further information, please contact the office at 315-782-1474. ALL ARE WELCOME!
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SACRED HEART CHAZY HARVEST DINNER: Turkey Dinner With All The Trimmings, Chazy
Sacred Heart Parish in Chazy is having their Harvest Dinner on September 22, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Parish Center. Menu includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, corn rutabaga, rolls and butter, beverage, apple or pumpkin pie. Adults and all take outs $15, Kids 6-12 $8. Visit our Sinners' Den Pantry for "sinfully" delicious goodies. Raffle with great prizes. Please join us! We are handicapped accessible. For more information, 518-846-7650 or Chazypa@rcdony.org
FAMILY GUGGENHEIM: Trailblazers for Jesus
Yee Haw! Come join us for a rootin' tootin' good time at Family Guggenheim, a place to play and pray together as a family. We still have spaces available in Session 3 (October 11-13). For more information and to register, go to https://www.rcdony.org/newsevents/family-guggenheim.html or download the brochure. Questions? Call Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920.
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PRIESTHOOD DISCERNMENT: single Catholic men, of high school age or older
Discernment is a call, listen with others. It is a journey of faith, traveling with companions. Are you a single Catholic man, of high school age or older, who is hearing the Lord’s call to the Priesthood? You are invited to join fellow discerners and Father Howard Venette for the following gatherings from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
St. Bernard’s Church, Saranac Lake July 27, November 23, March 22
St. Mary’s Church, Canton September 21, January 25, May 3
For more information contact: Father Howard Venette – hvenette@rcdony.org
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EARTH'S CRY, HUMANITY'S CALL: A SYMPOSIUM ON INTEGRAL ECOLOGY: in person or online.
Join us at Siena College or via livestream for a two- day symposium on sustainability and integral ecology October 10-11.
Speakers and sessions will address the global realities of the climate crisis, as well as efforts that can be undertaken by individuals and organizations to address this most urgent issue.
Siena College vows to be a global leader in higher education in its devoted responses to the cries of the poor and the planet, as articulated in the papal encyclicals Laudato Si and Fratelli Tutti.
The symposium is free to attend. Click here for more information.
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MULTIPLE RAFFLES AT THE CATHOLIC PARISHES OF SOUTHERN LEWIS COUNTY:
Tickets for two separate raffles at the Catholic Parishes of Southern Lewis County are now on sale. The first raffle is the church’s traditional afghan raffle. Parish Council member Diane Markham has once again created a masterpiece. This year’s afghan is an 8x10 piece featuring a deer against a sunset background. It is truly a spectacular work of art. The drawing for it will take place at the conclusion of the annual Chinese auction on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
The second raffle is the Lenten Creation Raffle. During this past Lent, West Leyden native and parish council member Jeff Nellenback built a rustic sofa table, a bulky bench, and a wooden wall quilt. These will be raffled as a first, second and third prize raffle with the drawing taking place after 4p.m. Mass on December 21. Like the afghan these are amazing creations.
Tickets for each raffle are $5 a piece, or 5 for $20. They can be purchased after the 4 p.m. Mass, by calling the Parish office at 315-348-6104, online at https://catholicparishesofslc.weebly.com/tithely-giving.html or from any parish council member. The current parish council members are Vince Migliori, Joan Klingbail, Jane Allen, Audrey Houghtaling, Diane Markham, Joy Nellenback, Jeff Nellenback, Karen Williamson & Christine Stinebrickner.
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JOIN FATHER CHRIS LOOBY THE HOLY YEAR PILGRIMAGE TO ROME & ASSISI
Join Father Chris Looby of St. Alexander's in Morrisonville, St. Augustine's in Peru, and St. James in Cadyville for the 2025 Jubilee: The Holy Year Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi from October 15 to October 23, 2025. This 9-day journey includes visits to Rome's sacred sites, a Papal Blessing in Saint Peter’s Square, the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, and a tour of the Vatican, including the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Holy Door. Experience the Seven Pilgrim Churches, the Holy Stairs, and daily Mass. Extend your trip with a Venice and St. Anthony of Padua post-tour extension. Enjoy worry-free travel with our cancellation waiver and protection plan. Pricing starts at $4,199 per person for double occupancy and $4,799 for single occupancy, with a $350 per person savings. For more details and to reserve your spot, contact Mary McIntosh at AAA Travel Center at mmcintosh@nyaaa.com or (315) 558-6372. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey!
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