eNOTES FOR DECEMBER 24, 2024
(WITH BULLETIN INFORMATION FOR THE WEEKENDS OF JANUARY 5 AND 12, 2025)
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BISHOP LAVALLEY ANNOUNCES JUBILEE 2025
Bishop Terry LaValley announces and invites everyone to the opening of the Jubilee or Holy Year on Sunday, December 29, at the 11 a.m. Mass at Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg. The announcement was part of Bishop LaValley’s homily on the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday. Use this link to watch the entire homily. Planning is well underway for events and opportunities for prayer across the diocese. Visit https://www.rcdony.org/jubilee2025 for updates!
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NEW YORK STATE DISCERNMENT RETREAT: Young Men Ages 18+
The New York State Vocation Directors are sponsoring a Discernment Retreat, January 9-11, 2025, at the Good News Center, Utica, for young men ages 18+. This retreat is an opportunity to gather with other young men from across New York State who are considering the call to priesthood. The NYS Vocation Directors and seminarians will share their stories of faith and suggest ways of discernment. There will be time for personal prayer and social gatherings. If you are interested, please register by e-mailing vocations@syrdio.org by Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Contact for More Information: Sr. Mary Eamon Lyng: elyng@rcdony.org
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UNIVERSAL CHURCH COLLECTIONS AND APPEALS: Updated Booklet!
For your downloading pleasure, the December 2024 Diocesan and Universal Church Collections and Appeals booklet. Thank you!
Contact for More Information: Deacon James Crowley, 315-393-2920
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CONSTABLEVILLE KIDS OFFER PANCAKE BREAKFAST!: Constableville
St. Mary’s youth group in Constableville enjoyed doing their Pancake breakfast in November so much they decided to do it again! They will be hosting their next pancake breakfast on Saturday, January 4, from 8 a.m. to Noon at the Parish Hall on James St. in Constableville. The cost will again be $9 for adults and $4.50 for kids 10 and under. Patrons will get a plate of eggs, a meat (bacon or ham), home fries and all you can eat Pancakes. Proceeds help fund the continued youth activities at St. Mary’s such as Family Fun Nights and karate. Please note you do NOT need to be a member of St. Mary’s to participate in these activities.
Signup sheets will be in the back of St. Mary’s this weekend for anyone who would like to donate supplies. This helps increase our profit, which allows for more youth activities.
Contact for More Information: Jean Lieber, email: portleydenbk@rcdony.org, phone: 315-348-6104
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:
Creating a Legacy of Love
The following are steps to make your life is in order before God calls you:
1. Draft a Will.
2. Leave enough liquid cash in an obvious location to sustain your survivors to pay your expenses of your estate.
3. Plan your own funeral.
4. Leave no financial debt
5. Write your own obituary
6. Organize your records
7. Choose a time to openly discuss these plans with loved ones For more information, contact: Scott Lalone, Executive Director, Development Office 393-2920, slalone@rcdony.org.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the January 5 Bulletin
Winter is the best time of year to reduce your carbon footprint, as it is the season when we use the greatest amount of fossil fuels. Home heating oil along with propane and natural gas are our biggest sources of CO2 emission in winter. Reducing our heating needs is a major hurdle in the fight against climate change. Sealing every drafty crack around windows and doors and lowering the thermostat slightly, especially at night, can help conserve thermal energy. Sleeping with another blanket or quilt on the bed can produce just as much warmth as having the bedroom a few degrees higher.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the January 12 Bulletin
Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us that God has blessed us with the capacity to act for justice. We have been given the voice to speak out for the protection and respect of every part of God’s Creation. What aspect of God’s creation cries out to YOU for protection? Make known your concern by email or phone call to your local, state or national legislators.
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TRIVIA NIGHT: Fundraiser for Seminarians
The Vocations Committee for the Catholic Churches of Ogdensburg (St. Mary’s Cathedral and Notre Dame), Heuvelton (St. Raphael’s) and Lisbon (Ss. Philip and James) is planning a Trivia Night for Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Martin Fieldhouse, 721 Hasbrouck, Street, Ogdensburg. All funds raised will be donated to the Diocese of Ogdensburg to help offset the miscellaneous college costs for the seminarians. Join us for a night of fun and friendly competition in a contest of general knowledge across a variety of topics! Teams of up to 6 will compete for the bragging rights and the Grand Prize. All players are eligible for door prizes! Register your team by December 1 at $20 per person and receive a free mulligan (answer). Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia starts at 7 pm. More rules and registration at www.saintmaryscathedral.net/trivia or use the QR code or email vocationsarenottrivial@rcdony.org
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner for Knights of Columbus (Evans Mills)
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner, Saturday, January 11, 2025, 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Parish Center in Evans Mills. Menu includes spaghetti, meatball, salad, bread, dessert & beverage. $9 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, $5 for children under 12, and children under 5 eat for free. Benefit Indian River Knights of Columbus 7471.
Contact for More Information: Parish Office at 315-629-4678
SACRED HEART FRATERNITY: Come join our Franciscan Secular Order! (Next Meeting, January 11)
Meets At St. John The Baptist, Plattsburgh
All men and women, single or married, who want to live as St. Francis and live "Gospel to Life and Life to Gospel" can become part of the Secular Franciscan Order. We gather together at 12:30 p.m. the second Sunday of every month for prayer, fellowship, and formation in Plattsburgh's St. John the Baptist Church's basement. In addition, we do a retreat once a year and support in some capacity an organization that helps people like a soup kitchen.
Contact David Garrant: 518-578-8377
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PRIESTHOOD DISCERNMENT: updated schedule
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.-1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
To attend a session with Father Venette, please register on-line.
https://www.rcdony.org/priesthooddiscernment
St. Mary’s Church, Canton January 25, 2025; March 22, 2025; May 3, 2025.
For more information contact: Father Howard Venette – hvenette@rcdony.org
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!
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 $4599 from Montreal 11 Days - November 5-15, 2025 (Air/land price is $3949 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 3 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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