eNOTES for December 23
(with bulletin information for the weekends of January 3 and 10)
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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE NEW EVANGELIZATION:
The Diocese has added a section on the Diocesan Website for the Year of Mercy. These webpages will list events related to the Year of Mercy, suggested resources, and other information about the celebration of Year of Mercy in our Diocese. In addition, the website will collect photos, videos and articles of the events as they happen. This Year of Mercy webpage is a work in progress and will be updated over the course of the year. For more information or to suggest additions, please email Marika Donders at mdonders@rcdony.org.
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WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES ADORATION AND DINNER PRESENTATION
The team that represented the Diocese of Ogdensburg at the World Meeting of Families is presenting a day of Adoration at St. Mary’s Church in Canton beginning on Friday, January 8th. The 24 hours of Adoration begin immediately following the 8:30am Mass. In the evening, at 6pm, there will be a Spaghetti Dinner with a presentation by one of the team members. There will be a Holy Hour from 7-8pm followed by a light reception where you can meet the team members, ask questions and receive resources from the World Meeting of Families. Confessions will be heard from 5 to 5:45 and again at 8pm. The event will end with Benediction at the 8:30 am Mass on Saturday on Saturday morning. This is a regional event and everyone is invited. The Spaghetti Dinner is free (there will be a Free Will Offering accepted at the dinner), however, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUESTED. We ask people to call the rectory at (315) 386-2543 to make reservations for dinner and also to sign up for a time slot for Adoration. Since St. Mary’s in Canton is one of the Pilgrimage sites, attendees may receive the Year of Mercy Indulgence. For more information contact Steve Tartaglia at startaglia@rcdony.org or 315-393-2920.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE
This year's Diocesan Ecumenical Prayer Service will be celebrated at St. Peter's Church, Plattsburgh on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 2:30 PM. There will be a reception following the service in the parish's Emmaus Room.
This prayer service initiates the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity which occurs annually January 18-25 and whose theme this year is "Called to Proclaim the Mighty Acts of the Lord"(cf. 1 Peter 2: 9). The initial work on the theme was prepared by a group of representatives from the country of Latvia. Bishop Terry R. LaValley will be preaching and the service will be enhanced by a combined choir from Plattsburgh and area churches. This important event in the life of the Diocese brings together Christians of various denominations and all people of good will from throughout our beloved North Country. Although there are divisions, our pilgrimage towards unity continues under God's guidance.
MCA ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ARTWORK CONTEST: a Children's Artwork Contest
Announcing the 2015-2016 MCA Christmas Artwork Contest! Twenty-four winners will be selected nationwide. The winners’ work will appear as e-greetings on the National Church website and at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC next Christmas.Contest Guidelines: Open to students grades k-8. Attach the entry form seen below to the back of the artwork. Please secure with tape – not staples, glue etc… Do not fold. The entry will become property of the MCA offices. Artwork must be on 8.5x11 inch sheet of WHITE paper only. Can be either horizontal or vertical. Students may use crayons, pastels, colored pencils, markers, or watercolors. NO LEAD PENCILS. No tracings or direct copies of art will be accepted. Artwork must be that of the child’s own doing. For more information contact Molly Ryan at 315-393-2920
DOWNLOAD FLYER AND SUBMISSION FORM
FREE PROPOSAL: Did you know that you can make a charitable gift that also benefits you in a practical way? A Charitable Gift Annuity is a donation you make to our parish, yet you will receive guaranteed income on it for the rest of your life at a relatively high rate of return (4.4% - 9.0%). Plus you will receive a charitable tax deduction and tax-free income. Ultimately your gift will support our parish, while supporting you during your lifetime. For a free proposal contact the Diocese at 315-393-2920 or Email slalone@rcdony.org.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Foster Grandparent/RSVP Programs:
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Franklin County (RSVP) serves Senior Citizens age 55 and older to apply the skills and wisdom they have acquired throughout their life to make a positive difference in the lives of others. RSVP volunteers can help in our community by doing the following:
-Reading to children in schools and libraries
-Friendly visiting and transporting senior citizens to doctor’s appointments and shopping (mileage reimbursement available)
-Meals on Wheels Delivery
-Visiting the sick though Hospice
If you or someone you know live in Franklin County and may want to volunteer please contact Melissa Howard (518-359-7688)
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Foster Grandparent/RSVP Programs
The Foster Grandparent Program is offering income eligible senior citizens 55 years of age and older, a chance to earn a small non-taxable stipend( that will not affect existing benefits) a chance to maintain self-esteem, attain community involvement, develop a senior/child relationship by helping a child in your community with special and or exceptional needs. If you live in Franklin, Clinton, Essex, St. Lawrence or Jefferson Counties and would like more information please contact Melissa Howard at (518-359-7688)
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
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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
MUSIC FOR YOU…AND MISSION OF HOPE!
On Tuesday, December 29th at 6:30 come to St. Joseph's Church in West Chazy and enjoy songs of the season featuring Megan Frederick on the piano and Cole Denton singing. They will be performing some of their favorite selections for you to enjoy and relax as the Christmas season moves in to the New Year. Megan is also asking for donations for the North Mission of Hope. She will be traveling on Mission to Nicaragua in February 2016. As part of her week long volunteering, she is required to pay for her travel expenses. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. She is also collecting gently used toys (all ages- no battery operated please), summer clothes and shoes (all sizes), sheets, light blankets, and towels, or good condition household items and tools. For more information call 518-493-4521. God Bless.
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
December 25: Merry Christmas!
January 1: Solemnity of Mary. Mother of God
January 8: World Meeting of Families Adoration and Dinner Presentation at St. Mary's in Canton
January 17: Ecumenical Service at St. Peter's in Plattburgh
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