eNOTES FOR August 5
(WITH BULLETIN INFORMATION FOR THE WEEKENDS OF AUGUST 17 AND 24, 2025)
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ORDINATION TO THE ORDER OF THE DIACONATE:
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 Deacon Mr. Gordon J. Burdo, Jr., Mr. James B. Kavanaugh, Mr. James P. Law, Mr. Francis E. Sczerzenie, Mr. Garry Stevens and Mr. Nicholas A. Tsibulsky.
You are cordially invited to join in the Ordination Liturgy on Saturday, August 9, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
A Reception will immediately follow at the Martin Field Club (formerly the Knights of Columbus Hall), 721 Hasbrouck Street, Ogdensburg. The Ordination Mass may be viewed at www.rcdony.org/ordination. The Ordination Mass program will be available at the same link shortly before the Ordination.
Contact for More Information: Renee Grizzuto Email: rgrizzuto@rcdony.org Phone Number: (315) 605-1093
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THE LOOK, FEEL AND SOUND OF HOPE: Join the Celebration
All are invited to experience beauty and vibrancy through art and music in the Jubilee Year of Hope. Join us for The Look, Feel and Sound of Hope, a gallery art show and music presentation:
Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 3 - 5 p.m.
St. Bernard Church, 27 St. Bernard Street, Saranac Lake
This FREE event includes a concert of talented members of diocesan choirs, soloist and musicians followed by light refreshments and a gallery art show of visual and tactile art created by local North Country artists, all expressing the Look, Feel and Sound of Hope.
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STOP PHYSICIAN ASSISTED SUICIDE IN NEW YORK: Take Action Now
New York is on the brink of legalizing physician-assisted suicide. Bill A136 has already passed the Senate and Assembly. The only thing standing in its way is Governor Hochul's veto — and she needs to hear from you. Please contact her office to voice your opposition to this harmful legislation. She has until the end of the year to sign the bill. Suicide is not healthcare. Thank you.
Contact for More Information: Respect Life Office Email: cminer@rcdony.org
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BECOME - EUCHARISTIC MISSIONARY FORMATION: A Virtual workshop
A Eucharistic Missionary is any Catholic who—inspired by an encounter with Christ in the Eucharist and fueled by the Bread of Life—allows God to use them as an instrument of his grace "for the life of the world."
Join us online for this 5-Session Series as part of the ongoing Eucharistic Revival:
Session 1: Eucharistic Revival
Session 2: Eucharistic Encounter
Session 3: Eucharistic Identity
Session 4: Eucharistic Life
Session 5: Eucharistic Mission
Each session includes a half-hour video followed by small group discussion, as well as practical ways of putting the lessons into practice during the week.
We will meet online via TEAMS.
There will be two options:
Mondays noon-1 p.m. (September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. (September 3, 10,17, 24, and October 1)
To register: https://www.rcdony.org/brownbag
If you have any questions, please contact Marika at mdonders@rcdony.org
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DEAF MINISTRY:
To learn more about praying, signing, and celebrating the Mass and the Sacraments in American Sign Language in the Diocese of Ogdensburg, contact Father Fernando Solomon (fsolomon@rcdony.org) or Ms. Jessica Lynn Brooks (jesandash1295@gmail.com).
Please print and post this poster in your parishes.
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AN EVENING OF SACRED MUSIC: St. Mary's Church, Clayton
Enjoy St. Mary's music ministry for an evening of sacred choral music, scripture readings, and solo performances.
St. Mary's Church
521 James St
Clayton, NY 13624
Sunday, August 17th at 4 p.m.
This concert is a free event with a goodwill offering available at the door to support our music ministry.
Contact for More Information: St. Mary's parish office Email claytonsec@rcdony.org Phone Number: 315-686-3398
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HEART WELL HOMESTEAD’S 2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: Golfers and Sponsors
Heart Well Homestead is hosting its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at the Barracks Golf Course in Plattsburgh on August 22nd beginning with registration at 11 a.m., a Putting contest at 11:30 a.m., Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m., Dinner and Prizes by 6 p.m. Opportunities for sponsorship. It’s time for golfers to sign up. They can match you up with a team. Get ready for a day of fun and camaraderie. Please go to their website: HeartWellHomestead.org .
Contact for More Information: Janice Tobin Phone Number: 518-569-5370 call/text
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CELEBRATING THE HOLY NAME OF MARY: Rosary Event/Rally
Save the date.
You are cordially invited to commemorate the east of the Most Holy Name Mary at a Rosary Event/Rally
- St Mary’s Cathedral
- September 12, 2025
- Begins with Mass at 5 p.m.
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available
- Sponsored by St. Mary’s Parish/the Legion of Mary - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Praesidium.
The Cathedral is a designated site for the Year of Hope- come make your pilgrimage
Refreshments will be served
Contact for More Information: Angela Morley Phone Number: 315 276 4588
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HOLY DOOR PILGRIMAGE TOTHE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF ROSA MYSTICA: Bus Leaving from Croghan, NY and Lowville, NY.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Rosa Mystica is located in Edmenston, NY (2 hours south of Croghan ) Just below Utica in the Diocese of of Albany. One of 5 Holy door shrines in the diocese of Albany. Come spend some time hand in hand with Our Lady of Rosa Mystica in prayer with her son and our Savior Jesus. Three chapels on site, patriotic rosary walk way, adoration chapel, and much more, St. Maria Goretti Relic Museum with over 100 authenticated relics! Heavenly views where peace abounds.
Leaving 7 a.m. from St. Stephen’s parking lot in Croghan and returning by 7 p.m. Cost is $76 a person which includes bus, donation for Shrine, tip for driver and your supper meal. Reservations and money are due by September 30, 2025 to Laurie (315)221-0135. Or Marcie Buell at (315) 586-2180. Bus will also stop at St. Peter’s Church in Lowville.
No other new parish events were submitted. Please check your parish bulletins and previously posted submissions below.
REGULAR FEATURES:
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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 August 17 Bulletin
As we enjoy the beauties of the natural world we know creation is more than just scenery, it’s a sacred gift. To care for it is to honor the gift. Disregarding or abusing it is a form of ingratitude. Just as we show respect for a painting by caring for the canvas and frame, so too do we show reverence for God by tending to His masterpiece.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the August 24 Bulletin
We experience every day how life is intertwined with water, land, air and the creatures of the earth. They aren’t abstract concepts; they are neighbors in the shared household of God’s creation. How does my life reflect a realization of this truth?
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FAMILY GUGGENHEIM: Registration is open
Family Guggenheim welcomes families to come enjoy a special weekend in the beauty of the Adirondacks. Expect fun family workshops and activities that will have you working and laughing together. Celebrate Christ’s presence in your lives through liturgy and special prayer services. Take time for great outdoor activities like paddle boat rides, beach volleyball and hiking. You are never too young or too old to enjoy being family at Camp Guggenheim!
Session 1: August 14-17 - currently filled to capacity and running a waitlist.
Session 2: August 21-24
Session 3: October 10-12
Registration is open now at https://www.rcdony.org/fg
Financial assistance is available.
For more information, contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920 or startaglia@rcdony.org.
BLESSING OF FLOWERS AND HERBS: At St. Hedwigs Church in Houseville, NY, Everyone Welcome!
Traditional Blessing of Grains, Flowers, and Herbs
St. Hedwig’s Church – Houseville
Date: Sunday, August 17
Time: 11 a.m. Mass
Join us at St. Hedwig’s Church for the cherished tradition of the Blessing of Grains, Flowers and Herbs during the 11 a.m. Mass on August 17. This beautiful custom celebrates the bounty of the earth and the blessings of nature.
Following Mass, all are warmly invited to an Ice Cream Social—a sweet way to enjoy fellowship with our parish community!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Contact for More Information: Mary Ann Lepkowski Phone Number: 315-376-6662
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FOUNDERS' DAY: Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Ellenburg Center, NY
Festivities of the Day
9:15-10 a.m. Arrival and Special Music
10-10:45 a.m. Creation, Our Cathedral of Hope!" with Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ, Guest Speaker
11 a.m. Celebration of the Mass with Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley,, Bishop of Ogdensburg
Noon: Delicious Summer Luncheon...all are invited to join us.
Please call 518-594-3253 to RSVP for lunch. If you forget, come anyway for we always have plenty!
We hope you are able to take a break from our busy world and join friends and neighbors in giving thanks and praise to our Lord as we remember Father Joseph Trombley and the many volunteers who founded this treasure of prayer, retreat and worship in the beautiful foothills of the Adirondacks! There is no cost for lunch. Any donation, however, is always gratefully accepted.
Contact for More Information: Sarah Anderson Phone Number: 518-534-9976
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HOUSE OF PRAYER SUMMER HOURS JUNE - AUG: ‘Jesus said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile." ' (Mark 6:30)
WEDNESDAYS: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
+ The Contemplative Rosary with Dan Hobbs, Volunteer, from 11:30 .a.m – 12:30 p.m.
THURSDAYS: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
+ Soaking Prayer with Eve McGill, Volunteer, offered the 3rd Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Next Session: July 17, 2025
Soaking Prayer is surrendering yourself to the Holy Spirit in a relaxed atmosphere and being immersed in receiving an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. A short introduction is given about the flow of the session followed by a 30-minute praise and worship segment to invoke the Holy Spirit. The remainder of the time is spent listening to the direction of the Holy Spirit through Scripture readings and being open to receive healing at any level: emotional, psychological, physical, spiritual, and generational. Each session is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes praise and worship, soaking prayer, witness/group sharing, lunch (bring your own bagged lunch), and recitation of the Rosary.
This is a unique form of prayer which allows you to call a 'time out' for yourself to come to a spiritual environment and receive an infilling of God's love, mercy, healing, compassion and peace. Everyone is welcome! (OLA House of Prayer is located at 7270 Star Road Route 190, Ellenburg Center.)
Contact for More Information: Eve McGill Email and or Phone Number: evemcgill16@charter.net or call 518-645-2648
FRIDAYS: Noon – 4 p.m.
+ Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary with Cheryl Lagree, Volunteer, from 3 – 4 p.m.
ANY OTHER TIME: BY APPOINTMENT, Call 518-534-9976 (Sarah) or 518-493-6671 (Deacon Ken)
MEETINGS AS WELL AS DAY AND OVERNIGHT RETREATS WELCOMED. Please call 518-534-9976 (Sarah) to make arrangements.
Contact for More Information: Sarah Anderson Phone Number: 518-534-9976
CELEBRATION OF LOVE AND MARRIAGE MASS: All Married couples and their families are invited
We invite all families to join us at the annual Celebration of Love and Marriage Mass on September 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg. Bishop LaValley will be presiding. Whether you have been married for less than 1 year or over 50 years, we want to acknowledge your commitment and celebrate with you. Married couples that wish to receive a certificate signed by Bishop LaValley and have their names appear in the program should register no later than August 29 at https://www.rcdony.org/jubilee. There will be a gathering with refreshments after the Mass. For more information please contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920 or startaglia@rcdony.org.
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2025 ST. JAMES SCHOOL SUMMER RAFFLE: Grand Prize $10,000.
St. James School Summer Raffle
GRAND Prize: $10,000
2nd Prize: $5,000
3rd Prize: $2,500
4th Prize: $1,500
5th Prize: $500
Grand prize drawing will be held Sunday, Sept. 7 at 12:30 p.m.
All tickets will remain “in the drum” and be eligible for EVERY prize drawing!! Only 350 tickets will be sold.
Donation price is $100 each.
Tickets will be available after Masses & from Gouverneur school office 315-287-0130 or St. James Parish office 315-287-0114. Winner need NOT be present to win. NYS Tax documentation required.
Thanks for your support!
Contact for More Information: St. James Parish Phone Number: 315-287-0114
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PLATTSBURGH CLM EVENT: St. Peter's Church
Join Bishop LaValley and the area Commissioned Lay Ministers at St. Peter's Church, Plattsburgh, September 14th a Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage starting at 2 p.m. Registration: www.rcdony.org/plattsburghyearofhope
Contact for More Information: Cathy Russell Email: crussell@rcdony.org
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ALPHA: in Lake Placid - All are invited - no matter your background or beliefs
Date: Wednesdays starting Sept. 17
Time: 6:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Place: St. Agnes School
Features: This is a free event and includes a delicious dinner, great videos (about life, faith, and meaning), and small group discussion.
All are welcome, so help spread the word to your neighbors and friends.
Contact for More Information: To register and for questions, go to https://stagneslakeplacid.com/alpha Phone Number: 518-523-2200
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WOMENS HEALING RETREAT: From Eve to Mary, A Journey of Hope and Healing
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
The Our Lady of the Rosary Healing Retreat Committee is once again offering a retreat:
From Eve to Mary, A Journey of Hope and Healing
October 9-12
Wadhams Hall
Ogdensburg, New York 13669
Presenters:
Father Michael Jablonski and Father Douglas Schirmer
Cost:
$275 includes accommodations and meals
Fundraising - Donations gratefully accepted
In order to make the retreat financially accessible, the registration fee does not cover the full cost of the retreat which would be $500 per person. Fundraisers are taking place to cover the shortfall. If you would like to make a free will donation to help defray the cost of the retreat, please use the link below. Thank you in advance.
To register and for more information:
https://www.rcdony.org/ourlady
PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF FRANCE
11 Days: November 10-20, 2025
Lourdes * Nevers * Tours * Loire Valley * Chartres *Mont St. Michel * Bayeux * Normandy * Caen * Lisieux * Paris
Hosted by: Father Donald A. Robinson
$3,999 from New York (air/land tour price is $3,449 plus $550 government taxes/airline surcharges
Contact for More Information: Father Robinson Email/Phone Number: donrob4@twcny.rr.com / (315) 408-0858
PILGRIMAGE TO FRANCE: With Father Bryan Stitt and Claire Couche
September 28 - October 8, 2025
Join Father Bryan Stitt and Claire Couche of “Finding Philothea” on a pilgrimage to France in this Jubilee Year! This 11-day trip will include visits to Lisieux, Normandy Beach, Mont St. Michel, Paris, Lourdes, and more! Cost is $4,995 - Land and Air (from New York JFK) - $4,095 Land Only
For more information from Select International Tours, call 800- 842-4842 or email Rebecca@select-intl.com
Contact for More Information: Sarah McIntosh Email cantonsec@rcdony.org Phone Number: 315-386-2543
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY WITH FATHER AMYOT: Celebrate the Jubilee Year
Celebrate the Year of Faith PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY
Hosted by Father Andrew Amyot Visiting: Venice • Florence • Assisi • Rome
Only $4,599 from Montreal 11 Days - November 5-15, 2025 (Air/land price is $3,949 plus $650 government taxes/airline surcharges). The opportunity to pass through the Holy Doors of the Basilica of St. Peter in Vatican City & the other three Major Basilicas.
For a brochure and more information contact: Father Andrew Amyot at (315) 384-6028 or mail: P.O. Box 637 Norfolk, NY 13667, e-mail: fraamyot2@gmail.com Space is limited! Call today!
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WANTED TO BUY: Music Stands
Do you have any unused music stands? St. Mary's would like to acquire a few more stands to add to growing music ministry.
Contact for More Information: Deacon Neil Fuller Email: nfuller@rcdony.org
Office of Worship: Worship Notes Summer 2024
Office of Vocations Bulletin Blurbs, Cycle C
Office of Evangelization Bulletin Blurbs Cycle C
Office of Vocations Newsletters
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