eNOTES FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2018
(with bulletin information for the weekends of February 11 AND 18, 2018)
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FROM FAMILY LIFE DEPARTMENT:
NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK: Resources
National Marriage Week USA (February 7th to 14th) is a collaborative campaign to strengthen individual marriages, reduce the divorce rate, and build a culture that fosters strong marriages. We know that marriage greatly benefits children and Prevents poverty.
The link to the National Marriage Week page on the USCCB website is http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/national-marriage-week.cfm
You will be able to find resources to help with liturgical planning there. The page may still have information from 2017. It is usually updated just after Christmas each year.
The National Marriage Week USA webpage is https://www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org/
The National Marriage Week Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/National-Marriage-Week-USA-191520197543448/
The CatholicMatch Institute is focused on promoting the benefits of marriage and strengthening existing marriages. They are offering free content that not only encourages marriage enrichment for existing couples, but also promotes purposeful dating for single Catholics who want to get married. Their website: https://www.catholicmatch.com/institute/resources/national-catholic-marriage-week/
The World Marriage Day website is http://wmd.wwme.org/ . There you will find resources that will help you to celebrate World Marriage Day. The files on the download page, http://wmd.wwme.org/downloads/ are in .doc and .pdf formats.
For more information contact the Family Life Office at startaglia@rcdony.org
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR:
COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN CENTERAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Each year on Ash Wednesday, we take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Please encourage your parishioners to help those still recovering from communist rule. Bulletin blurbs are in this DOWNLOADABLE PDF. Thank you!
FROM THE OFFICE OF WORSHIP
2018 CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE: Attention: Parish Staff Members
Please see the confirmation schedule HERE. Please contact Linda Ross at lross@rcdony.org or Fr. Bryan Stitt at bstitt@rcdony.org or 518-593-6044 with questions.
Bulletin Editors: Please add these notices to your parish bulletin(s). You can simply cut the text and paste it in your bulletin.
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SAVE THE DATE: April 14. 2018
MARRIAGE: God Calls, We Respond
The Department of Family Life in conjunction with the Offices of Vocations and Evangelization, will present an all-day Life and Family Conference and workshop entitled Marriage: God Calls, We Respond. Our keynote speakers will be Dr. Gregory and Lisa Popcak. Please mark your calendars now and save the date: Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Trinity Catholic School in Massena. More details will be made available soon online at www.rcdony.org/marriage. Below are images that you can use to advertise the event in your parish bulletins:
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Please pray for the team as we coordinate the details of the conference, that the conference will be fruitful in raising the awareness of the beauty and importance of the vocation of marriage in our Diocese and beyond.
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NYS CATHOLIC CONFERENCE ACTION ALERT: Stop Abortion Expansion in NYS
An action alert has been issued by the NYSCC. Please visit www.nyscatholic.org to contact your representative about the dangerous bill that would eliminate New York's ban on late-term abortions, allow non-doctors to perform abortions, and
remove protections against unwanted abortions. For more information, see this MEMORANDUM OF OPPOSITION or go to http://www.nyscatholic.org/nys-catholic-conference-action-center/
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PRIESTLY DISCERNMENT: For young men of the Canton/Potsdam area
Every Catholic man should take the time to ask what the priesthood is really all about. The Melchizedek project offers that--along with good discussion, prayer, and food. We'll be meeting at St. Mary's in Canton on Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM on Jan 27, Feb 10 & 24, Mar 10 & 24, Apr 7 & 21. Contact Fr. Bryan Stitt, Pastor stittamdg@gmail.com / 315-386-2543 or Fr. Douglas Lucia, Vocations Director dlucia@rcdony.org / 315-388-4466.
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PRIESTLY DISCERNMENT: For young men of the Plattsburgh area
Young men, High School Juniors and older: participate in Sunday Discussion, Evening Prayer and Dinner at St. Peter's Church, 114 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh. Feb. 4&18, March 4 & 25, Apr. 8 & 22, May 6. For more information contact Fr. Howard Venette, pastor.stbarts@roadrunner.com or 315-369-3554
VIRTUS FACILITATOR TRAINING
Patti Neal from VIRTUS will be in Ogdensburg on 2/15/18 to conduct facilitator training for anyone who is interested. The training will be from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in the library in the Bishop Loverde Building. Facilitators conduct VIRTUS awareness training sessions throughout the diocese when needed.
As you think about your role in protecting God’s children, please consider taking advantage of this free training and certification.
For anyone who is interested in participating in this training, please contact Jill Lawrence via email at jlawrence@rcdony.org by 2/7/18. Thank you.
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INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP ON ANNULMENTS
Sponsored by the Matrimonial Tribunal of the Diocese of Ogdensburg
- Monday, January 29 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: Emmaus Room – St. Peter’s Church, 114 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh, NY
- Monday, February 5 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: Lower Meeting Room – St. James Minor Church, 327 West Street, Carthage, NY
- Tuesday, March 27 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm: St. Mary’s School, 2 Powers Street, Canton, NY
- Monday, April 9 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: St. Patrick’s Parish Center, 12 St. Patrick’s Place, Port Henry, NY
- Monday, April 16 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: Holy Ghost Parish Center, 40 Marion Street, Tupper Lake, NY
This FREE workshop is for people who wish to explore beginning the annulment process and will be conducted by the Staff of the Matrimonial Tribunal: Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, JCL, Judicial Vicar; Rev. Garry B. Giroux, JCL, Adjutant Judicial Vicar; and Mrs. Elaine Seymour, Moderator of the Tribunal.
What we will cover:
- Marriage/Divorce - what is my status as a divorced person in the Church?
- Do I need an annulment?
- The Annulment Process
- Forms
The Tribunal staff will have the forms available to begin the process and will be on-hand to answer any individual questions as well. Light refreshments will be provided.
To register or if you have questions, please contact the tribunal office at 315-605-1087.
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LENTEN AFTERNOON OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION
Attention ALL COMMISSIONED LAY MINISTERS in St. Lawrence, Franklin and Adirondack Deaneries
There will be a Lenten Afternoon of Prayer and Reflection on Saturday, February 24 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in the Brzana Hall from 12:30 – 3:30 followed by the 4:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass. Our guest presenter is Deacon William O’Brien who will be addressing the theme: Behold Thy Mother. A snack will be included. There is no charge for this event. This will prove to be a special time for Lenten reflection. Please join us by registering with Jeannie Grizzuto at jgrizzuto@rcdony.org or calling 315-393-2920, Ext. 1413.
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RITE OF ELECTION 2018: Attention all parishes.
Diocesan Rite of Election 2018 February 25, 2018, 2:30pm St. Mary's Cathedral, Ogdensburg. For more information, contact: Shayne Lippincott e-mail: slippincott@rcdony.orgor call 315-782-3620.
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LENTEN RETREAT FOR YOUTH: Free retreat open to grades 6-12
March 10 in Lowville. March 11 in Saranac Lake. The same retreat is offered on two dates - - pick the date and location that is best for you! Open to grades 6-12. Free. Pre-registration and a bagged lunch are required. The day will include fellowship, prayer, workshops, and fun. Register at www.rcdony.org/lentenretreat.
11 DAYS IN ENGLAND AND WALES: April 9-19, 2018
DON'T MISS A TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Visit Stonehenge, Salisbury, Plymouth, Cornwall, Bristol, Stratford, North Wales, Chester, the Lake District, York, Cambridge, and London. Only $3479 per person from New York. Hosted by Fr. Donald A. Robinson, Pastor of St. James, Carthage and St. Mary's, Copenhagen. Price includes: Roundtrip Air from New York, First Class/Select Hotels, Most Meals, Professional Tour Director, Comprehensive Sightseeing, Entrance Fees and More!! For a brochure and more information, please contact Fr. Robinson at 315-493-3224 or email donrob4@twcny.rr.com
YOUTH RALLY REGISTRATION: April 28 Youth Rally in Canton
Open to grades 6-12. $25 (Includes lunch and a guaranteed t-shirt) for those registered by March 15. $30 (Includes lunch. T-shirt while supplies last) for those registered after March 15. The day will include keynote speaker Bob Perron, interactive park, prayer, workshops, and a closing Mass celebrated by Bishop LaValley. Youth leaders can register their groups at www.rcdony.org/youthrally/rally.
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CAMP GUGGENHEIM REGISTRATION: Registration for the 2018 season is now open!
Registration for Camp Guggenheim is OPEN! Weeks 1-5 are open to ages 12-15, and Week 6 is open to 16-18 year-olds. Come for an unforgettable week of friendship, faith, and fun! Register at www.rcdony.org/camp.
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SPRING RACHEL'S VINEYARD: After-Abortion Healing Retreat
The Spring Rachel's Vineyard after-abortion healing retreat will be held Friday, June 1-Sunday, June 3 at the Guggenheim Lodge in Saranac Lake. Fr. Mark Reilly will serve as the retreat chaplain. Confidential registration forms are located at the
Respect Life webpage: www.rcdony.org/prolife. Don't suffer alone. Help is available.
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THE BEST OF IRELAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND: Pilgrimage with Fr. Amyot
11 Day pilgrimage, November 1-11, 2018 visiting Belfast, Derry, Knock, Galway, Connemara, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Blarney and Dublin. $2899 per person from Montreal. For more information contact Fr. Andrew Amyot 315-384-2064 or fraamyot2@twcny.rr.com
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the Feb 10/11 Bulletin)
Looking for a Lenten practice? One practice that could embrace the three-fold prescription for personal growth that Jesus gives us on Ash Wednesday (Mt. 6: 1-6, 16-18) is Christian simplicity. Choosing simplicity as a goal this lent can help us reorient our hearts and find treasure that will never perish. Spend some time with Jesus and consider: what is one way I can simplify my live that would enable others to simply live.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the February 17/18 Bulletin)
Jesus suggests that too many possessions – too much attachment to possessions- can distraction us from the reign of God (Luke 6:20-25). The virtue of simplicity means setting limits that reflect the values of our faith by not being excessive or wasteful in using God’s creation. Notice this week how you might reduce the amount of water in your daily routine.. .in the bathroom, in the kitchen, in the workplace. Using only what I need can be an act of love and respect for God’s creation and to those who share it.
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PLANNED GIVING: Make a Will
Good Christian Stewardship would call for the orderly disposition of our worldly goods. If you do not make a Will, the State will do so and it may not be according to your wishes.
For further information about planned giving, contact Scott Lalone, Executive Director of Development/Foundation at the Diocese of Ogdensburg at 315-393-2920 or slalone@rcdony.org.
These are parish and other local events that may be of interest 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."
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PETER: CORNERSTONE OF CATHOLICISM: 10-Week Study Program, Massena, NY
Join us for a 10-week series on St, Peter! This study series features over seven hours of DVD video presentation followed by group discussion. All are welcome! The series begins on Tuesday, February 6, with sessions running from both 2 to 4 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sessions will be held at St. Mary's Social Hall, 7 Sycamore Street, Massena. There is no cost for participating, though donations will be accepted to help defray the cost of materials. For more information, call (315)769-2469 or see https://massenacatholics.com/grow-in-faith
STEAK OR HADDOCK DINNER: Ogdensburg, NY
Knights of Columbus Msgr. AD Charbonneau Council #258 will be serve a Steak or Haddock Dinner, including BBQ strip steak or haddock filet, baked potato, baked beans, tossed salad and roll on Friday, February 9, 2018 from 4:30pm until the gone! Adults $11.00, Seniors and children $10.00
Knights of Columbus Hall, 721 Hasbrouck St, Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Tickets available from any Ogdensburg Knight or at the door.
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CABIN FEVER PAINT AND SIP PARTY: Parish Fundraiser, Chazy, NY
On Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 1:30 pm, Jessie Furnia will lead us step by step to paint one of these beautiful pictures of your choosing. $30 payable at the door includes all instruction, supplies, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages. Reservations are encouraged to help with planning for food. Event is held at Sacred Heart Church Hall, 8 Hall Street, Chazy. 518-846-7650 or 518-570-7747 for more info.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: St. Mary's Church, Massena
St. Mary's Church (9 Sycamore St., Massena NY) holds weekly Benediction/Adoration on Thursdays from 9AM to 10AM
For more information, visit our website at: www.massenacatholics.com or email: smarion@massenacatholics.com
SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB: Massena NY
Massena - The Massena Catholic Community Book Club meets once a month to discuss various works of fiction and non-fiction that have importance to the Catholic Church and relevance in our daily lives. Copies of book are often available on Kindle through our parish's Formed.org subscription or through purchase with Amazon.
Date - The third Thursday of each month (Next Date: Thursday, Feb. 15)
Time - 7PM
Place - Sacred Heart Rectory, Massena. NY
For more information, visit our website at: www.massenacatholics.com or email: smarion@massenacatholics.com
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SOUPER SUNDAY: PARISH FUNDRAISER, Fort Covington, NY
“Souper Sunday!”
St. Mary’s Parish Center, Ft. Covington
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Noon to 2:00PM
Homemade Cabbage Roll & Chicken Noodle Soups & Chili, Bread, Beverage & Brownie!
Adults: $6.00 ($7 Canadian) Children: $3.00 (ages 5-12) ($4 Canadian) Kids Under Age 5 - Free
50/50 Raffle & Gift Basket Raffle! Coloring Activities for the Children!
For more information contact the parish at smsjoffice@gmail.com 518-358-2500
HEARTS ON FIRE: Friday, March 2, Malone, NY
Join us for Adoration with praise and worship music on the First Friday of the Month at 7 p.m. in Notre Dame Church in Malone. A bonfire with snacks will follow! This event is open to all and occurs on every first Friday. Contact Andrew Duso (andrew@standres.org) for more information.
PLATTSBURGH 2018 LENTEN RETREAT:
Sponsored by the Faith Communities of Our Lady of Victory, St. John's Church & St. Peter's Church
Mark your Calendars to Save the Dates for Our 2018 Lenten Retreat.
The faith communities of Our Lady of Victory, St John’s and St Peter’s in Plattsburgh will be sponsoring a Lenten retreat.
The retreat will be held at 7:00pm on Sunday, March 4th at Our Lady of Victory, Monday, March 5th at St. John’s Church and Tuesday, March 6th at St. Peter’s Church. If you have any questions, please call: OLV at 518-531-1842, St. John's Church at 518-563-0730 or St. Peter's Church at 518-563-1692.
Sheri Wohlfert will be our retreat director. Sheri is an acclaimed speaker, author and educator with over 20 years of experience.
Please make every effort to attend all three evenings as Sheri guides us in a simple, practical and often humorous journey designed to help us grow stronger in our relationship with God and with one another.
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
Feb. 5: Informational Workshop on Annulments
Feb. 14: Eastern and Central European Relief Collection
Feb. 15: VIRTUS Facilitator Training
Feb. 25: North Country Catholic Campaign
Feb. 25: Diocesan Rite of Election
Mar. 7: FFM Advisory Committee
Mar. 8: Diocesan Dept. & Office Head Meeting
Mar. 10: Lenten Retreat Grades 6-12 Lowville NY
Mar. 11: Works of the Holy Father/Catholic Relief Services Collection
Mar. 11: Mar. 10: Lenten Retreat Grades 6-12 Saranac Lake, NY
Mar. 17: Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting
Mar. 22: Chrism Mass
Mar. 27: Informational Workshop on Annulments
Mar. 30: Holy Land-Good Friday Collection
Bulletin Announcements opposing Assisted Suicide
Office of Vocations General Intercessions Cycle B
Office of Vocations Bulletin Blurbs Cycle B
Office of Vocation Seasonal Bulletin Blurbs
Office of Vocations Newsletters