eNOTES for February 18
(with bulletin information for the weekends of February 28 and March 6
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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MODERATOR OF THE CURIA
The Diocesan Pastoral Council will meet Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Raphael's Parish Center in Heuvelton. For more information contact kobrien@rcdony.org
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FAMILY GUGGENHEIM WINTER EVENT
There are two Family Guggenheim Winter Events this year! The first is being held at Holy Family School in Malone on Saturday, February 13th from 9am to 5pm. The second is being held at St. James School in Gouverneur on Saturday, February 27th, from 9am to 5pm. Everyone is welcome. Come join us for some fun, food, and prayer. Connect with old friends, meet new friends. The cost is $10 per family. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by contacting Steve Tartaglia at startaglia@rcdony.org, or (315) 393-2920.
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40 DAYS FOR LIFE: Prayer for an End to Abortion
February 10 through March 20, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. Please consider peacefully praying during this 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood of the North Country, 66 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh, NY. To register yourself or a group, please contact: Nancy Belzile 518-593-6024 nancys_56@hotmail.com or sign-up online at www.40daysforlife.com/plattsburgh.
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(For the Feb 27/28 Bulletins)
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: Third Sunday of Lent (Wk 3)
Pope Francis tells us that “In the Eucharist that all that has been created finds its greatest exaltation. It joins heaven and earth, it embraces and penetrates all creation.” #236 Laudato Si Fasting can give me more space and time to consider those who do not have the choice to fast, and a motivation to share with others. How can my fasting this week benefit others and the land?
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(For the Mar 5/6 Bulletins)
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: Fourth Sunday of Lent (Wk 4)
Fasting invites us to eat less, and enjoy it more. It can provide us more time to think about the act of eating as a moral act. Caring for my body is a way of caring for the earth, since we come from the earth and will return to the earth. What does my body need less of and more of?? How does my Lenten fast help me to reverence the needs of my body and the needs of others and the planet?
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WMOF ADORATION EVENT: St. Mary's in Ticondaroga
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 Ticonderoga, on Friday, March 4th. The Day of Adoration begins immediately following the 9am Mass. There will be a Holy Hour with a short presentation 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. This is a regional event and everyone is invited. For more information or to sign up for an hour of adoration, please call St. Mary’s Rectory at 518-585-7144.
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CLIMATE CHANGE AS A MORAL ISSUE: National Catholic Climate Ambassador Panel
Saturday March 5, 2016 at 7:30 pm in Freer Auditorium at Paul Smith's College. Inspired by Pope Francis' Encyclical Laudato Si (Praise God): Care for Our Common Home, Catholic Climate Change Ambassadors from the Nation are invited to bring the light of faith to the topic of climate change. Dr. Gerry Gacia, head of Cardiology in Rochester, who has spoken several times in our Diocese on care for God's Creation, will be one of the panelists. Event is supported by Catholic Climate Covenant and National Science Foundation and is being promoted by the Faith and Ecology Groups in the Diocese. The Public is invited. No cost. For more information contact Curt Stager at cstager@paulsmiths.edu or Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald,SSJ at srbethssj@gmail.com
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NOW AND AT THE HOUR OF OUR DEATH: Conference on Life Issues
Join Kathy Gallagher from the NYS Catholic Conference at St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 10 AM - 3:30 PM to discuss proposed NYS Legislation on Physician Assisted Suicide and the Catholic understanding on End of Life issues. You won't want to miss Kathy's presentation as well as the testimony of JJ Hanson, a former Marine, husband and father who will share the story of his will to fight against a terminal form of brain cancer! A suggested offering of $20 will be accepted to help with the cost of lunch and materials. All are welcome. For more informaiton contact Fr. Tom Higman at 518-891-4616 or tjhigman@gmail.com
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THE HIBERNIANS WANT YOU! Ancient Order of Hibernians look for new members
The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) the oldest and largest Irish Fraternal Organization in the World, is looking for new members. Are you a Catholic male, 17years or older of Irish decent? Would you like to learn more about your Irish culture here in the North Country? If so, the AOH wants you! The AOH will be visiting parishes across the North Country to spread the word about the charitable works we do across our community. Please feel free to get in contact with any questions you may have by emailing us at nnyirish@gmail.com or contact Sean Hennessey at 315-775-0570
LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION: for Those Involved in Charitable Apostolates
On Tuesday, March 8th, from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm, there will be a Lenten Day of Prayer & Reflection for all involved in Charitable Apostolates at Wadhams Hall in Ogdensburg. The Presenters will be: Deacon Mark & Theresa Bennett and Sr. Donna Franklin, DC. The day will consist of a morning and an afternoon conference. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Terry LaValley at 11:30 am. Lunch will follow.
This day is open to all who are involved in the charitable works of our parishes and local communities. Members of the Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Project Gabriel, Catholic Daughters of America, Soup Kitchens, Food Pantries, Visiting Nurses, etc. are invited and encouraged to be part of this day.
There is no fee for the day, but you are asked to complete the registration form or the online registration at www.rcdony.org/lenten by March 1st because the number of participants is needed for planning the day.
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LEAVING A LEGACY
It has been said we have eaten the fruit from trees that other people have planted. Are you leaving a legacy? By setting up an endowment in The Foundation with the Diocese you can! For more information contact The Foundation at 315-393-2920 or Email slalone@rcondy.org.
LENTEN DAY OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION: Attention Commissioned Lay Ministers
The CLM Association of Adirondack, Franklin & St. Lawrence Deaneries will be hosting a Lenten afternoon of Prayer and Reflection with Fr. Bernard Menard, at St. Mary’s School, Canton on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 12:00-3:30 followed by Mass at 5:00pm. The theme is “Mercy: The Primary Divine Attribute?” and will prove to enrich your Lenten journey of faith. A light luncheon will be provided. There is no charge for this event, but donations accepted. Won't you join us? Please register by March 8th. You can register by calling Jeannie Grizzuto at 315-393-2920 Ext. 1413 or by e-mailing her at jgrizzuto@rcdony.org.
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SAVE THE DATES: April 2 and May 28, 2016
Two Deacon Ordinations: By the grace of God and with the necessary calls to orders, Todd Thibault will be ordained a transitional deacon on April 2nd at St. James in Carthage and the same will occur for Michael Jablonski on May 28th at St. John's in Plattsburgh. God willing they will then be ordained priests in October of this year (Todd) and in May of next year (Michael). For more information contact: Fr. Bryan Stitt, bstitt@rcdony.org, 518-593-6044
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DATES SET FOR 2016 RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREATS
The spring Rachel’s Vineyard after-abortion healing retreat will be offered Friday, June 3rd - Sunday, June 5th, 2016 at the Guggenheim Lodge in Saranac Lake. The chaplains for the spring retreat are Fr. Mark Reilly and Fr. Thomas Higman.
The fall Rachel’s Vineyard retreat will be held over Labor Day weekend Friday, September 2nd - Sunday, September 4th, 2016. The fall chaplain is Fr. Bryan Stitt.
Confidential registration forms will be available soon.
If you or someone you know is suffering after an abortion, you’re not alone. Especially in this year of Mercy, please consider attending a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat which offers a safe, non-judgmental
environment of hope and healing. For a list of retreat locations or for more information about Rachel’s Vineyard visit www.rachelsvineyard.org and for local information www.rcdony.org/pro-life.
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CATHOLIC HEAR WORKCAMP IS RETURNING! Attention Youth and Youth Leaders
Fun, Faith and Teens at Work at CHWC
Catholic Heart Workcamp (CHWC) has announced that it will be returning to Wadhams Hall (Ogdensburg) this summer, from Sunday, June 26 to Friday, July 1. This week-long camp is open to high school (entering 9th grade in Fall 2016) and college students. CHWC is a national organization whose mission is to inspire young people to live as disciples of Christ through serving others and to foster the Catholic faith of each participant. During the week, campers will volunteer at various sites throughout the Ogdensburg area during the day and participate in fun, faith-building programs in the evening. Daily Mass, adoration, penance and prayer nourish campers for their work in the community. The cost is $375 per person, which includes meals, lodging, transportation to the work sites, t-shirts and snacks. For information about the Ogdensburg camp or to register, please contact managers Jocelyn Kelly and Samantha Poulin at chwc.ogdensburg@gmail.com. Also, additional information about CHWC can be found at www.heartworkcamp.com.
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WEEKLY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION, St. Patrick's Church, Watertown:
St. Patrick's Church in Watertown sponsors weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursdays. The Monstrance is placed on the Altar at the end of Noon Mass. Our doors remain open until 8:00 pm. All are welcome. For more information contact Dc. Mastellon at 315-782-6086
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE CATHEDRAL:
Movie Night at the Cathedral – March
Please join us, Saturday, March 12 at 7:00 in the Brzana Hall at St. Mary's Cathedral in Ogdensburg, for The Quiet Man. This Oscar winning classic from 1952 tells the story of a retired American boxer (John Wayne) who returns to the village of his birth in Ireland where he meets a beautiful red-head (Maureen O’Hara). Join us for the fun! Popcorn and soda provided.
For more information contact Amy at 315-393-3930
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER: St. Augustine's Church, Peru
Our annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner will be on March 12th from 3:30-6:30 at St. Augustine's Parish Center. This is a BIG Event sponsored by The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Monica #2598. There will be a choice of either a full Corned beef and cabbage dinner or Ham dinner with all the trimmings and dessert! Adults=$10.00, children 4-12=$5.00 under 3 is free and take outs are available. Father Alan is once again giving out his complementary glass of Guinness or a wee dram of Irish Cream Ale. Don't miss our very own Irish Dancer, traditional Irish Music, 50/50 raffle and the Green Basket raffle! Murphy the Moose will be dressed for the occasion! May the Luck of the Irish be with you!
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ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DINNER: St. Elizabeth's Parish Hall, Elizabethtown.
St Elizabeth's Church will be celebrating it's annual St Patrick's day dinner on Sunday March 13th from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Menu: corned beef, ham, cabbage; potatoes, homemade bread, gingerbread with topping. Adults $ 12; children under 12 $ 5. Take outs available after 1:30 p.m. For more information contact Fr. Francis Flynn, catarindo@charter.net or 518-873-6760
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SACRED HEART ANNUAL FISH FRY: Sacred Heart Parish Center, Chazy, NY
Sacred Heart is sponsoring its Annual Fish Fry to be held on Friday, March 18, 2016 from 4:30 - 7:30 pm at the parish center, 8 Hall Street, Chazy. Menu will include fried perch, macaroni and cheese, tater tots, cole slaw, rolls, beverage and dessert. Adults $10, Children 6-12, $5. Take outs available for $10. Please join us!! For more information: 518-846-7650
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ST MARY'S/ST. JOHN'S FRANCISCAN MYSTERY PLAYERS PRESENT: The Way of the Cross
The Franciscan Mystery Players of St. Mary's and St. John's Churches present "The Way of the Cross", a dramatic presentation of the Passion and Death of the Lord.
Friday, February 26, 7pm at St. Michael's Church, Syracuse
Friday, March 11, 7pm at St. Joseph's Church, Endicott
Saturday, March 12, 7pm at the Newman Center, Vestal
Friday, March 18, 7:30pm at St. Steven's Church, Oswego
Good Friday, March 25, 7:30pm at St. Mary's Church, Clayton
For more information, contact St. Mary's Parish office at 315-686-3398 or Christine Woodley at 315-778-5125.
IHC MYSTERY PLAYERS LENTEN SCHEDULE:
Below please see the 2016 Lenten touring schedule
IMMACULATE HEART CENTRAL SCHOOL MYSTERY PLAYERS
LENT 2016: “0H, THE PLACES WE’LL GO TOUR”
Friday, February 12: Summit Village, Watertown, NY, 6:30PM
Wed. February 17: Holy Family, South Deerfield, MA, 7:00PM
Thurs. February 18: Newman Center, UMass-Amherst, MA, 7:00PM
Sunday, February 21: SSJ Motherhouse, Watertown, NY, 7:00PM
Friday, February 26: Sacred Heart, Watertown, NY, 7:00PM
Sunday, February 28: St. Mary’s, Evans Mills, NY, 7:00PM
Sunday, March 6: St. Mary’s, Copenhagen, NY, 7:00PM
Friday, March 11: St. Stephen’s, Phoenix, NY, 7:30PM
Sunday, March 13: St. Anthony’s, Watertown, NY, 7:00PM
Thursday, March 17: St. Peter’s, Rome, NY, 7:30PM
Friday, March 18: St. Matthew’s, Voorheesville, NY, 7:30PM
Saturday, March 19: Immaculate Conception Fayetteville, NY, 7:30PM
Friday, March 25: St. Patrick’s, Watertown, NY, 7:30PM
For more information see: http://www.ihcschools.org/spiritual-life/mystery-players/
LENTEN ADORATION: St. Mary's Church, 9 Sycamore St., Massena, NY
Spend some extra time with God in prayer. St. Mary’s & St. Joseph’s will be offering Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Mondays and Fridays during Lent, from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This is for everyone. Being able to dedicate time to quiet prayer is a great practice. You can spend that quiet time with the Lord… Adoration will be held in the side Chapel at St. Mary’s in Massena, just to the left of the sanctuary. For more information: 315-764-0239
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Cathedral Music Director
New parish community of St. Mary’s Cathedral and Notre Dame Church, 2,000 families in Upstate NY, seeks Music Director with experience in Catholic liturgy, collaboration, and a variety of music styles for worship. The ideal candidate will be Catholic and have a degree in music or equivalent skill and experience. 3-4 Weekend Masses, Funerals, Weddings, and large-scale Diocesan events. Must be equipped with excellent leadership, communication, and computer/word-processing skills. This is a 40-hour per week position with full Diocesan benefits. Candidate must be proficient in keyboard/piano, organ, and voice and should be comfortable leading various ensembles: adult choir, funeral choir, cantors, instrumentalists, children’s choir. Please email résumé and cover letter to the attention of Rev. Joseph Morgan: music@smcogd.org
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
March 4: 24 Hours for the Lord in all Parishes
March 5: Bishop's Burse
March 9: Diocesan Staff Meeting
March 12 Diocesan Pastoral Council
March 17: Chrism Mass
April 2: Diaconate Ordination
Bulletin Announcements opposing Assisted Suicide
Office of Vocation Bulletin Blurbs
Office of Vocations General Intercessions
Office of the New Evangelization Blog