eNOTES for December 10
(with bulletin information for the weekends of December 20 and 27)
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eNOTES is a biweekly diocesan newsletter which is sent out via email to all priests & parish secretaries and to all diocesan staff automatically. Others who would like to receive eNotes can do so by subscribing on the eNotes webpage (www.rcdony.org/enotes). Parishes can also submit content via the submission form on that page for inclusion in parish bulletins. Next submission deadline is december 18 for the December 23 eNotes with bulletin information for the weekends of Jan 3 and 10) We welcome suggestions for improvements to newsletter. Suggestions can be sent via email to enotes@rcdony.org.
DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING:
The Diocesan Pastoral Council will meet on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Parish Center in Colton. For more information contact: Fr. O'Brien (kobrien@rcdony.org)
FROM THE EPISCOPAL DELEGATE FOR RELIGIOUS:
SUGGESTED PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL LITURGIES ON DECEMBER 12 AND DECEMBER 13:
Support elderly religious. Religious worked tirelessly in Catholic schools, hospitals, parish catechetical centers and social services. Today we have 33,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers who made a positive difference in our lives and the lives of our children. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE COLLECTION FOR THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR THE CARE OF RELIGIOUS ON DECEMBER 12TH AND 13TH. WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR CARE OF OUR ELDERLY RELIGIOUS.
FROM THE OFFICE OF VOCATIONS:
VOCATIONS RESOURCES AVAILABLE: 2015-2016 Bulletin Blurbs and Intercessions:
Each year the Vocations Office makes resources available for weekly additions to your bulletins and universal prayers. The files can be accessed below each week. However we recommend that you download both files onto your computer for greatest efficiency throughout the coming liturgical year. Thanks for all you do to support Vocations! For more information contact bstitt@rcdony.org
Bulletin Editors: Please add these notices to your parish bulletin(s). You can simply cut the text and paste it in your bulletin.
NAVE LESSONS AND CAROLS
The Northern Adirondack Vocal Ensemble (NAVE) will be performing two Festivals of Lessons and Carols in our Diocese. Anthems, carols, and hymns illuminate the Christmas story with community readers and congregational singing in the rich tradition of King's College, Cambridge. Performances throughout the North Country will be as follows:
-Saturday, December 26th at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh
-Sunday, December 27th at 4:00 p.m. at St. Agnes Church in Lake Placid
Find us on Facebook or email Director Drew Benware at drew.benware@gmail.com for further details. Admission donation of $10
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY WITH BISHOP TERRY LAVALLEY
Bishop LaValley to lead Holy Year of Mercy
Catholic Italy Pilgrimage
April 5 - 17, 2016 - 13 Days
$3999 from Montreal
For information & reservations go to our website:
www.northcountrycatholic.org
or call 315-608-7556 or e-mail: mkilian@rcdony.org
YEAR-END GIFTS
When should I start thinking about my year-end gift? The best time to make these decisions is early, especially if you are considering gifts of stock or real estate. Having extra time for consultation assures you that there are no unintended consequences or last minute delays. It is best not to feel hurried. For further questions on year-end gifts or gifts of stock or real estate, contact Diocese Develop Executive Director Scott Lalone at 315- 393-2920 or e-mail slalone@rcony.org
These are parish and other local events that may be of interested to your parishioners. If you would like to share them in your parish bulletin, you can simply cut and paste the text under the "Description."
CATHEDRAL LESSONS AND CAROLS
Date: December 13, 2015
Time: 7pm
Location: St. Mary's Cathedral, Ogdensburg
Contact for more information: Chris Gould 315-393-3930
Description:
PLAN ON ATTENDING THIS YEAR'S "CATHEDRAL LESSONS AND CAROLS" Chris Gould and the Choral Union of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's are presenting a celebration of Lessons and Carols on Gaudete Sunday, December 13th, at 7pm. Join us for this special event that will ring in the season and allow the joy of this most holy season to dwell in our hearts. "O Come Let Us Adore Him!" For more information contact Chris Gould 315-393-3930.
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
December 12: Diocesan Pastoral Council
December 12-13: National Religious Retirement Fund Collection
December 13: Opening of the Holy Door at the Cathedral
Office of Vocation Bulletin Blurbs
Office of Vocations General Intercessions