eNOTES FOR APRIL 19, 2022
(with bulletin information for the weekends of May 1 and 8)
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eNOTES is a biweekly diocesan newsletter which is sent to the following distribution lists: all priests, diocesan staff, deacons, deacon candidates, bookkeepers and secretaries, catechetical leaders, principals, commissioned lay ministers, diocesan finance council, diocesan pastoral council, and pastoral associates and seminarians. Others can subscribe on the eNotes webpage at www.rcdony.org/enotes.
The next submission deadline is May 1 for the May 3 edition of eNotes with bulletin information for the weekends May 15 and 22. The link to the submission form can also be found in the menu on the eNotes page (www.rcdony.org/enotes). We welcome suggestions for improvements to newsletter. Suggestions can be sent via email to enotes@rcdony.org.
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ORDINATION TO THE ORDER OF THE PRIESTHOOD
Through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit, the Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley, Bishop of Ogdensburg, will Ordain to the Order of Priesthood Deacon Leagon James Carlin.
You are cordially invited to join in the Ordination Liturgy on Saturday, the twenty-first of May, Two thousand and twenty-two at eleven o’clock in the morning at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 415 Hamilton Street, Ogdensburg, New York 13669.
A Reception will immediately follow the Ordination downstairs in the Brzana Hall. The Ordination Mass will also be livestreamed at www.rcdony.org/ordination. The Ordination Mass program will be available at the same link shortly before the Ordination.
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LOVING AUTHENTICALLY: Ogdensburg Cathedral
The Loving Authentically program will be offered in the Brzana Hall in St. Mary's Cathedral on Saturday, May 7 from 9:30am to 3pm. There is no cost, and lunch will be provided. To register go to www.rcdony.org/lovingauthentically
For more information contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393.2920 or startaglia@rcdony.org.
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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS: All pastors, catechists, principals
On Good Shepherd Sunday, May 8, 2022, the Church celebrates the 59th Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The purpose of this Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms the primacy of faith and grace in all that concerns vocations to the priesthood and to the consecrated life. While appreciating all vocations, the Church concentrates its attention this day on vocations to the ordained ministries (priesthood and diaconate), consecrated life in all its forms (male and female religious life, societies of apostolic life, consecrated virginity), secular institutes in their diversity of services and membership, and to the missionary life. We are especially grateful for our Bishop Terry LaValley, priests, deacons and consecrated men and women who are serving in the Diocese of Ogdensburg.
Prayers of the Faithful:
- For young women and men; That God may give them the gift of understanding to discern their service in the life of the Church, to the priesthood, diaconate, or consecrated life; And may they have the gift of courage to follow the Shepherd’s call. We pray to the Lord. . . .
- For young people; That they may know the personal love of the Good Shepherd for them, and respond with open and generous hearts. We pray to the Lord. . . .
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World Day of Prayer will be observed on Sunday, May 8, 2022, also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday." The purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that young women and men hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, consecrated virginity, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes to continue service to the People of God in the North Country. For more information, please contact Rev. Christopher Carrara, Director of Vocations or Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, SSJ, Vocation Coordinator, Diocese of Ogdensburg, 315-393-2920.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Diocesan Prayer for Vocations
Lord of the harvest,
we raise our voice in prayer
begging for generous hearts
willing to respond to Your call
to labor in Your vineyard today.
The need for laborers –
for priests, deacons, and religious
in this local Church is great.
Provide us with men and women
who are eager to lay down their lives so that the people of the North Country and beyond, may be
“Christ-led, Christ-fed, and Hope-filled.”
Through the intercession of Mary,
Queen of the Apostles,
grant a new outpouring of your Holy Spirit on our Diocesan family, so that we may
truly grow as the Body of Christ.
This prayer we make
in the name of Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
~Bishop Terry R. LaValley
Parish Events and Notifications
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FUNDRAISER FOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner, Evans Mills, NY
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner,
Saturday, May 14 from 4 to 7 PM
St. Mary's Parish Center in Evans Mills, NY.
Benefit of Indian River Knights of Columbus, For more information call 315-629-4678.
Sauce will be available at $5 per quart.
No other new parish events were submitted. Please check your parish bulletins and previously posted submissions below.
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT CORNER: Did you know? ...
Did You Know…it is important to monitor all environments because child abusers look for ways to spend time alone with children. While grooming often happens in the open, abuse is more likely to occur in private. Effectively monitoring all ministries eliminates any opportunity for an adult to be alone with a child in an isolated area while in-person or online. Monitoring all ministries also provides the opportunity to be vigilant in identifying any behaviors or situations that must be addressed before they can escalate to abuse or problematic situations that could condition children to more easily be abused.
For more information contact the John Morrison in the Safe Environment Office, jmorrison@rcdony.org
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PLANNED GIVING: Please Consider Your Parish in Your Estate Plans
When considering gifts in your Will or estate plans, please remember your parish. Gifts can be made to our parish in the following manner: specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate or a particular asset, such as savings bond, life insurance, real estate or other valuables.
For more information, contact: Scott Lalone, Executive Director, Development Office 393-2920, slalone@rcdony.org.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the April 30/May1 Bulletin
T’is the season for planting. Seeds bring beauty to the earth and food to our tables. Jesus often made reference to seeds to teach us lessons about life (i.e., Mt 13:31-32; Mark 4:26-29). The Benedictine Book of Blessings has a Blessing for Seeds (#986-1006). Consider taking a few minutes to pray a blessing over any seeds or seedlings that you plant this spring, and pray that the seeds farmers are planting will produce much food. For complete service, see: The Blessings of Seeds –RCL Benziger.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: Creation Care Tips
for the May 7/8 Bulletin
Bread is the staff of life in almost every culture. Is it any wonder that Jesus chose bread and wine to become the sacrament of His presence among us? The Eucharist is "a source of light and motivation for our concerns for the environment, directing us to be stewards of all creation.” Laudato Si’ (#235) Purchasing less fast food and highly processed food and using the slow crock pot method with fresh foods can be a positive way of taking care of our own bodies and the earth that produces our food.
U.S. SISTERS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING: monthly bulletin announcements
May – Catholic Health Association, St. Louis, offers a variety of free resources that may be of interest to the parish. Don’t forget the toll-free help line into Washington – 888-3737-888.
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MY2CENTS: Online Survey Available to reach out to individuals and those outside the Church
Although synodal conversations are the preferred means to engage people to participate in the process of encounter, communion and mission, we have created an online survey form for individuals who have not participated in conversations or who simply want to add additional information. This form is now available online at my2cents.rcdony.org. A paper version is also available here for download.
SIGN UP FOR SUMMER CAMP: Guggenheim Youth Camp is accepting registrations for Summer Sessions
Registration is open for the 2022 Summer Camp Season!
In joyful anticipation for the opportunity to resume Summer Camp Guggenheim 2022, you may register your child(ren) at this time. The Guggenheim Summer Camp program runs from July 3rd to August 12th.
The reasonable fee to attend a week long session is $375.00 and is made possible by the Bishops Fund Appeal
Please keep in mind that the COVID pandemic is still in process, and we will be following the guidance of the CDC and NYSDOH with regards to our camp COVID requirements.
If you have any questions and/or concerns please feel free to reach out to Tom Semeraro, Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry Tom can be reached by phone at 315-393-2920 ext. 1415 or email tsemeraro@rcdony.org.
To register please visit: https://www.rcdony.org/youth/camp
THE CHOSEN - SEASON 2: Come join the fellowship and fun!
"The CHOSEN" is an independent film series on the Life of Christ sweeping the world and told through the eyes of his disciples. It is a unique and a refreshing way of telling the story of Jesus and is unlike anything we have ever seen before. Currently Vidangel Studios is working on the third season of the series and is expected to have 8 seasons.
Deacon Bill O’Brien will be streaming the SECOND season (only) which consists of 8 episodes over a period of 8 weeks beginning on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. There will be two sessions each week, one at 2:00 PM and one at 6:30 PM, both on Wednesdays in the Bishop Brzana Hall at St. Mary’s Cathedral. There will be discussion after each episode with light refreshments provided.
There will be signup sheets at the entrances of both Notre Dame Church and St. Mary’s Cathedral entrances. Or you can call or email Deacon Bill at 315-528-0461 or billob315@gmail.com. All are welcome to attend.
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RESCHEDULED: THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST: JESUS PRESENT AND HOW TO SHARE IT: A Continuation of the Eucharist Initiative
A Regional LEAD event held in two locations.
Saturday, April 30
9:30am - noon
Waddington Parish Center
Presenter: Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, SSJ
Emmaus Room, St. Peter's Church, Plattsburgh
Presenter: Father Tojo Chacko, HGN
We hope you'll bring a bagged lunch for food and conversation afterwards.
Cost is free for anyone to attend. To register for a location go to: www.rcdony.org/liturgyeucharist
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SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH FOUNDATION: Grant Application Cycle Now Open
The Sisters of St. Joseph Foundation is established in the spirit of its charism - to enable service of the 'dear neighbor.' Its goal is to assist in developing leadership for diocesan, parish and church related programs in the North Country. Applicants must be applying for or be currently active in a leadership role in a diocesan, parish or established program and be sponsored by the director of that program. Applications may be submitted during March and April. Grants will be a maximum of $4,000, and recipients will be notified by the beginning of June. Applications may be obtained by contacting Sister Ellen Rose Coughlin, SSJ at 1425 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 or by email at ecoughlin@rcdony.org
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THE WAY FOR WOMEN: A Healing Retreat for Female Survivors of Abuse
The Way for Women is a 3-day retreat for adult female survivors of abuse offered by the Pyramid Life Center in Paradox, N.Y. on May 20-22, 2022. Registration deadline is May 1, 2022. Please contact Brian Evers at pyramidlifereservations@gmail.com or 518-585-7545 for more information. www.pyramidlife.org
VICTORY NOLL SISTERS SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM:
The Victory Noll Sisters Small Grants Program for Catholic groups working on creation care, integral ecology, and synodal projects is encouraging applications for projects that center the leadership of youth and/or young adults. The 2022 Victory Noll Sisters Small Grants Program will offer $75,000 in small grants that will a) support projects, programs and events across U.S. Catholic communities that advance the spirit of Laudato Si’ and b) promote diocesan and parish creation care activity as part of the synodal process.
Small grants for 2022 will be available up to a maximum of $1,000 for U.S. Catholic parishes, schools, dioceses, and other U.S. Catholic organizations that apply.
The application deadline to apply is May 2nd, 2022. Grant decisions are expected to be made by early June. (If funding remains thereafter, grants will be awarded on a rolling basis until the funds are exhausted.)
The 2022 Victory Noll Sisters Small Grants program will prioritize grant applications that:
- Make a connection to one (or more) of the seven goals of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform.
- Boost the ability of Catholic organizations and institutions to engage and participate in the Laudato Si’ Action Platform.
- Help lift creation care issues within the Synod on Synodality process.
The Victory Noll Sisters Small Grants Program for 2022 is made possible through the generosity of the Seelos Foundation, donated in thanksgiving to Blessed Francis X. Seelos, C.Ss. R.”. (We invite you to learn more about Blessed Fr. Seelos and the cause for his canonization.)
The application deadline is May 2nd, 2022. Follow this link to find guidelines, more information, and the application.
INVITATION TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES: Green Apple Award Project
You are invited to participate in this year’s Green Apple Award project sponsored by the Ogdensburg and Syracuse Diocesan Laudato Si Committees and supported by Bishops LaValley and Lucia. This project is an opportunity to create activities that express your care for God’s creation that will be shared with other young people throughout the Diocese at the end of the school year. You can participate as a family and/or in your school and religious education/youth group. It provides a concrete way for young people to become a vital part of the Vatican Laudato Si Action Platform.
For more information see the letter, resources, and application form.
If you have any questions feel free to contact Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald at srbethssj@gmail.com in the Diocese of Ogdensburg or Theresa May and Don Mills at greenapple.award@syrdio.org in the Diocese of Syracuse.
MONTHLY FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION AND HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS: St. Anne's Church of St. Regis Falls, NY
Location - St. Anne's Church of St. Regis Falls, NY.
Date - 1st Saturday of each month.
Time - Following the 4:30 anticipated Mass.
Features included are the Prayer after Mass, Night Prayer,
Prayer for All Souls and the Holy Souls, Novena in Honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Chaplet of Divine Mercy,
The Reparation Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mediation on the 15 Mysteries of the Rosary, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament reposed in the Tabernacle, Prayers for the Holy Father and his intentions.
Please come spend some precious time in the presence of Jesus.
Contact Cory Haynes, 518-856-9656 for more information.
2022 MOTHER’S DAY APPEAL: May 8
Please support our Mother’s Day appeal:
The Mother’s Day appeal collection allows Catholic Charities to address the basic needs of food, shelter and clothing on a local level through our food pantry, soup kitchens and other parish-supported projects that assist those in need. The funds collected remain in our area to help provide food, clothing and shelter for our brothers and sisters who are less fortunate. As Catholics, we are called to open our hands and our hearts. When we give to others, we are giving to Christ.
For more information contact: Johanna Cubi, Deputy Director. 214 Caroline St, Ogdensburg NY 13669 315-705-8218 jcubi@cathcharities.org
GRANT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Attn. Pastors
The Diocese of Ogdensburg annually offers two grants of $5,000.00 each to assist the parishes and institutions of the Diocese in providing assistance for people with disabilities.
These funds are made available from the annual contribution of the New York State Knights of Columbus to the Diocese of Ogdensburg. They will be distributed by the diocese on the recommendations of Catholic Charities and the Department of Education.
The criteria for acceptability of the request cover several factors. Improvement in already existing programs or facilities will be considered. Some ideas for funding include: adapting facilities, special equipment, training for personnel, and program development.
It is important to remember that programs which have received funding previously may not apply for the grant for the following three years. Programs/projects must show proof of additional sources of revenue to support the programs/projects.
If you wish to be considered for a grant, please plan your proposal carefully. The grant application may be downloaded HERE.
Applications must be submitted by May 20, 2022. Monies will be allocated by mid-June 2022.
If you have any questions regarding the grant and/or the application, please contact vlalonde@rcdony.org or call (315) 393-2920 ext. 1411.
MATER DEI COLLEGE FOUNDATION: Attention High School Seniors
Are you a Catholic who is currently in your senior year of high school who currently resides in the Diocese of Ogdensburg and is planning to attend a Catholic College or University in the Fall? The Mater Dei College Foundation is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity to qualifying students going on to study liberal arts and sciences at a degree-granting Catholic college or university. To request an application form, please email Valerie Mathews, Mater Dei Foundation Scholarship Chair at vmathews@rcdony.org. Application deadline is June 1, 2022.
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LIFE GIVING WOUNDS RETREAT: for adult children of separated or divorced families
The Life-Giving Wounds retreat is designed for anyone 18 or over whose parents are no longer together either through separation, divorce, or were never married. Topics will include anxiety, anger, sin, temptation and forgiveness. All presentations are given by trained, expert speakers who are children of divorce.
The retreat will be held Friday, June 10 to Sunday, June 12 at The Guggenheim Center, Saranac Lake, NY. The registration fee is $100 and includes overnight accommodations, food and all retreat materials.
To register, go to www.rcdony.org/lifegw
For more information about the retreat www.lifegivingwounds.org
If you are in need of financial assistance to attend the retreat, please contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920 or startaglia@rcdony.org
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ANNUAL HEALING MASS: St. Mary's Church, Clayton
Annual Healing Mass: St. Mary's Church, Clayton will once again host the Annual Healing Mass on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11am at St. Mary's Church in Clayton. The Sacrament of the Sick will be offered, prayer teams will be available for individual prayers following the Mass, and light refreshments will follow. For more information, contact St. Mary's Parish office at 315-686-3398 or reception@stmarysclayton.org.
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ON OUR KNEES PRAYER CAMPAIGN: United in prayer for the Dobbs Supreme Court Case
October 22 - June 22 all are asked to pray for the protection of life in our nation.
Background: January 22, 1973: Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision began the era of abortion on demand in the USA.
• 2018: Mississippi passed a law protecting unborn children after 15 weeks of gestation, when the baby has a heartbeat, eyes that open, ears that hear, and can move and kick. The law was challenged and the case, known as Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, is being heard by the Supreme Court.
• Dobbs v Jackson is a landmark case that could potentially overturn the decision of Roe v Wade. The possibility for future laws protecting the unborn hangs in the balance.
• December 1, 2021: oral arguments for the case were heard. A decision is expected in June 2022. More information at www.prayfordobbs.com
PILGRIMAGES:
CRUISE NORWAY IN JULY OF 2022
Join Father John Yonkovig of St. Agnes in Lake Placid for a wonderful 14-day cruise on Holland America's new "Rotterdam," setting sail on July 9, 2022. For more information check the website: www.stagneslakeplacid.com
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OBERAMMERGAU PILGRIMAGE: Classic Austria and Germany Pilgrimage Featuring the Passion Play of Oberammergau!
Classic Austria and Germany Pilgrimage
Featuring the Passion Play of Oberammergau!
Hosted by Father Andrew Amyot
11 Days: September 13-23, 2022
$4099 per person from Montreal (Air/land tour price is $3599 plus $500 taxes/airline surcharges)
Visiting: Heidelberg, Rhine Valley, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna, Altötting, Munich & Rothenburg!
Price includes: Roundtrip air from Montreal, First Class/Select hotels, hotels & guesthouses in Oberammergau, First Class (Category 1) admission tickets for the Passion Play, most meals, comprehensive sightseeing by private motor coach with an English-speaking guide and much more!
FOR DETAILED BROCHURE, PLEASE CONTACT FATHER AMYOT at (315) 384-2064 or fraamyot2@twcny.rr.com
SPACE IS LIMITED – BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
This is your last chance to experience the world-famous Passion Play of Oberammergau until 2030!
LINKS
Office of Vocation General Intercessions Cycle C
Office of Vocations Bulletin Blurbs Cycle C
Office of Evangelization Bulletin Blurbs Cycle C