eNOTES for January 10, 2023
(with bulletin information for the weekends January 22 and 29, 2023)
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The next submission deadline is January 22 for the January 10 edition of eNotes with bulletin information for the weekends of February 5 and 12, 2023. The link to the submission form can also be found in the menu on the eNotes page (www.rcdony.org/enotes). We welcome suggestions for improvements to newsletter. Suggestions can be sent via email to enotes@rcdony.org.
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DIOCESAN AND UNIVERSAL CHURCH COLLECTIONS AND APPEALS: December 2022 edition
To help parishes plan and order envelopes, The Diocesan and Universal Church Collections and Appeals has been updated for 2023 through 2025 second collections and appeals. Printed double-sided on legal size paper (11x14), it can be folded into a handy booklet.
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2023 DIOCESAN DIRECTORY DELAYED
Greetings from the NCC Office
We wanted to let you know that we will be delaying the printing of the 2023 Diocesan Directory due to the changes with parish email addresses. We will be printing the directory in June once all changes have been made. After talking with Bishop LaValley, he agreed that it would be ok to delay the printing so that it would be more up to date with any changes that may occur. I will start sending out notifications to everyone in April to start reviewing their information at that time.
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RESPECT LIFE SECOND COLLECTION: January 21/22
The weekend of January 21/22 parishioners will have the opportunity to help pro-life efforts in our diocese. Last year the Respect Life collection awarded 14 grants including 5 Gabriel Projects, Birthright, Plattsburgh Pregnancy Center, Lewis County Right to Life, Liferight in Watertown, Walking with Moms in Need and more. Thank you for your continued generosity.
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9 DAYS FOR LIFE: Pray to protect human life January 19-27
9 Days for Life is an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.
Participants can download the novena or sign up to receive the daily prayers via email or text message at 9daysforlife.com.
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WORLD DAY OF CONSECRATED LIFE: All pastors, catechists, principals
World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in the Church on Wednesday, February 2, 2023 and in parishes over the weekend of February 4-5, 2023. In this vocation women and men seek an intimate relationship with Christ living a consecrated life to show the world that we are all ultimately called to unite with Christ. Please pray for all those living this radical life of following Jesus. Be sure to thank them on their special day, especially those who serve in your parish and school community.
Click here for Intercessions for Consecrated Life—February 2, 2023.
Parish Events and Notifications
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GATHER TO CELEBRATE LIFE: Gouverneur
TOGETHER WE GATHER TO CELEBRATE LIFE. We celebrate life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death, and every moment in between.
Join local teens and adults on Friday, Jan. 20th from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. as we walk and gather in Gouverneur for a local March for Life. We will walk peacefully, gather for lunch, and watch the live streamed National March for Life. Please call/text Clara Cummings at 315-486-8481 or on Facebook for more information.
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PRIEST, PROPHET, KING: Coming to St. Mary’s Cathedral, Feb. 2nd for our LENTEN Study (Ogdensburg)
Jesus is the Anointed One – the ultimate priest, prophet and king foreshadowed throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. Join us as we deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ through Bishop Robert Barron’s DVD-based Study Program: Priest, Prophet, King. Explore the biblical archetypes of priest, prophet, and king and see how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of each one. Throughout this experience, you will better understand who Jesus really is and also realize your own priestly, prophetic, and kingly mission.
WHEN- Feb. 2, 2023 (for 7 consecutive weeks)
TIMES- 9:30 a.m. each Thursday AND/OR 6:30 p.m. each Thursday
WHERE- St. Mary’s Cathedral, Bishop Brzana Hall. (Enter at Green Street side entrance by the Chapel.)
COST: We want everyone to take advantage of this great Study Series and do not want cost to get in the way. So, we will not charge anyone for the workbooks. Yet we will be happy to accept any donations, no matter how small for defraying the cost. No one is obligated.
HOW TO REGISTER: There are forms to sign up, at all the entrances of both St. Mary’s Cathedral and Notre Dame Church. You may take them home or fill them out right then and there and put into the box Marked- PRIEST, PROPHET, KING.
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You can email Deacon Bill O’Brien at: billob315@gmail.com (Preferred) or if you don’t have email, simply call him in the evening between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. at: 315-528-0461 to register. We hope to see you there!
Please Register by JANUARY 25TH so we have enough workbooks ordered.
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ST. JAMES SCHOOL GALA: St. James School Gouverneur
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2023 AT 5:45 p.m – 12 a.m.
St. James School Gala 2023 "Return to Vegas"
St. James School Gouverneur
The lights, the excitement, the suspense, the fun.... its back IN PERSON! Return to our Vegas themed night to try your luck and help us raise a buck! Join us for all our party favorites including the in person treasure chest keys, silent and live auctions, Pay and Pick game, raffles, prizes, full course meal, famous dessert bar, cash bar and dancing! Tickets are on sale now! $75 Includes dinner, drinks, dancing, admission to auctions, door prizes, games, raffles and new surprises at our premiere event! Must be 21 years of age. Online silent auction link https://www.32auctions.com/SJS2023 or use the QR code below:
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KOFC MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: To Support Augustinian Academy
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Carthage - A pancake breakfast to be held to benefit Augustinian Academy sponsored by the Father John Cosmic Council 291 of the Knights of Columbus
Date: February 12, 2023
Time: 8 a.m. to Noon
Place: St. James Community Room
Cost: $9.00 for Adults
$7.00 for Seniors
$4.00 for Children under 10
$27.00 for a Family of 4 or more
Contact: For more information call 315-493-3224
No other new parish events were submitted. Please check your parish bulletins and previously posted submissions below.
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EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL RESOURCES:
Here is a link for a downloadable Advent Prayer from the Eucharistic Revival for the first week of Advent.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Leads Us to the Eucharist
The Virgin of Guadalupe is invoked as not only the patroness of the Americas and the unborn, but also of the Knights of Columbus. Coinciding with the National Eucharistic Revival, the Knights of Columbus has just released a new short film, Our Lady of Guadalupe: Woman of the Eucharist.
“This powerful and moving film shows how Catholics encounter Christ through prayer and devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe,” said Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly. “Mary was completely focused on Our Lord with ever greater devotion. To imitate her and to be devoted to her as Mother of our Lord and our mother is a sure way to greater love of the eucharistic Lord, who gave up his life for the world.
In order to share the video, click on the share button under the video. Click on embed in order to get the embed code for your website or click on the social media link to share it on your social media page. For more information on the Eucharistic Revival see https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/
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PLANNED GIVING: Benefits of Giving Wisely
Did you know there are creative ways to support our Parish? Ways in which our Parish, you and your loved ones all benefit at the same time? Such giving techniques are called “planned gifts,” because with thoughtful planning, you create win-win solutions for you and the Parish. For further information, contact Scott Lalone, Executive Director of Development/Foundation at the Diocese of Ogdensburg at 315-393-2920 or slalone@rcdony.org.
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT CORNER: Did you know? ...
Did You Know…The Church is committed to Prevention, Protection and Accountability in creating a safe environment for all. Together we can conquer the evils of clergy sexual abuse and hold all individuals accountable, no matter what their rank. With additional reforms, building upon the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, and in union with Pope Francis’s Motu Proprio, the American Catholic Church stands united against the scourge of sexual abuse as we continue on a path of reconciliation and healing. To read the Charter, visit Charter . To read Pope Francis’s Apostolic Letter, visit Apostolic Letter. For more information, contact the Safe Environment Office at (315) 393-2920.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the January 21/22 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 28/29 Bulletin
In the midst of our troubled and hurting world we are reminded in the quote from Leonard Cohen, ''There is a crack in everything; that is how the light gets in." As we begin this week, let us pray that we find a way to allow God’s light to shine in us by embracing one new concrete practice of good stewardship of the earth’s resources. A good starting point might be: only use what I need.
U.S. SISTERS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING: monthly bulletin announcements
February – February 8, the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, a slave turned saint, is also an International Day of Prayer and a call to an awareness of global trafficking. US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking
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INSURANCE OFICE FAX LINE: Attention all Parishes and Schools
Effective 1/1/23, the Fax Line for the Insurance Office becomes the same as the main Diocesan Fax line mumber, which is 1-866-314-7296.
Please record this change in the Business offices. Thank you. For more information contact the Diocesan Insurance Office (jimmorrison@rcdony.org)
WORSHIP NOTES: Winter 2022/23
The latest edition of Worship Notes are available on Pastoral Documentation in PDF or WORD. Previous issues of worship notes are also available. For more information, see https://pastoral.rcdony.org/home/worship or contact the Office for Worship (bstitt@rcdony.org)
SYNODAL REPORT: Summaries and report
The Synodal team has created a single-page summary of the Diocesan Synod Report for use in parish bulletins with a cover letter by Bishop LaValley. PDF Summaries and Bishop LaValley's letter can be downloaded here:
The Diocesan, Regional and National Synod reports are available on our website at rcdony.org/150/synod.
BROWNBAG CHAT SERIES: Starting again on January 11.
The Office of New Evangelization will be running a new Brownbag Chat starting Wednesday, January 11 from noon-1 p.m. via Zoom. We will use videos from The Generational Divide: Who’s in the Pews with Katie Prejean McGrady available on ReviveParishes.com. In each session, we will watch one or two short videos together via zoom and then have an informal discussion.
Description of the Series: Let Katie help you become an expert on Millennials and Generation Z through a deep-dive into stats and practical ministry applications - perfect for parishes looking to reach (and keep) younger generations of Catholics truly engaged in their faith.
If you would like to join us this series of lunch-time chat discussions and have not signed up for previous sessions, please sign up online at https://www.rcdony.org/brownbag . For more information, contact Marika Donders at mdonders@rcdony.org.
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: Fundraiser for the Knights of Columbus
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner, Saturday, January 14, 2023 at St. Mary's Parish Center in Evans Mills. Serving 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is $9 for Adults, $8 for Senior Citizens, $5 for Children under 12, and Children under 5 eat for free at the Parish Center. Benefit Indian River Knights of Columbus 7471. For more information contact 315-629-4678.
ART CONTEST: Missionary Childhood Association Art Contest
The Mission Office is happy to announce the 2022-23 Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) National Christmas Artwork Contest! Twenty-four winners will be selected in this national competition, which includes two grand prize winners.
The contest is open to any Catholic in the Diocese of Ogdensburg in grades K-8. Children do not need to be attending a Catholic school to enter the contest. Deadline for submissions is January 31, 2023. Anyone interested in can find the guidelines and entry form on our website at https://www.rcdony.org/mission/mca.html
Please send entries to our local office at
MCA Art Contest
P.O. Box 369
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Entering the MCA art contest is a great way to encourage children to remember the true meaning behind Christmas and keep it going all season.
ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING: Drivers Needed
HOME DELIVERED MEAL DRIVERS NEEDED: The St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging is seeking drivers for home-delivered meals in Brasher Falls, DeKalb, Canton, Gouverneur, Morristown, Ogdensburg, Potsdam and Star Lake. These drivers deliver hot, nutritious meals to older adults. Many are homebound and receive a lunchtime meal Monday through Friday. A critical component of this program is the daily wellness check that is provided by this service.
The Office for the Aging is seeking volunteer drivers. Drivers receive a mileage reimbursement. Typical deliveries take place between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Routes can be between one hour and two hours. You can volunteer for one day a week or several. Any help is greatly appreciated. If you are interested, please contact Danielle Durant at 315-386-4730.
SEEKING A SUMMER YOUTH CAMP DIRECTOR
The Diocese of Ogdensburg is seeking an energetic and dedicated individual for the position of Summer Youth Camp Director at the Guggenheim Center.
Located at, 1468 County Route 18, Saranac Lake, New York, Summer Camp Guggenheim has been a “home away from home” for young people ages 12 to 18 years old since 1972.
Hike, Swim, Praise, and a whole lot more!
Summer camp Guggenheim is a high energy camp filled with exciting activities and opportunities for campers to experience their faith and joyfully celebrate it.
To apply please visit: www.rcdony.org/information/employment
Questions or inquiries contact:
Tom Semeraro, Director of Youth Ministry
315-393-2920 ext. 1415
www.rcdony.org/youth
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FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM: Volunteer Opportunity
To volunteer for this program, you must reside in Franklin, Clinton, Essex, Jefferson or St. Lawrence County. Please contact Melissa Howard at mhoward@cathcharities.org
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LOVING AUTHENTICALLY: Sex, Happiness and Catholic Teaching
All diocesan and parish leaders are invited to attend this free seminar designed to deepen our understanding of how Church doctrine on sexual morality connects with our happiness. Please read Bishop LaValley's letter strongly recommending the seminar. Lunch is provided.
Newman Center, Plattsburgh ~ Sunday, February 12, 2023
St. Bernard's, Saranac Lake ~ Saturday, April 22, 2023
St. Mary's, Ticonderoga ~ Saturday, May 20, 2023
To register, go to https://www.rcdony.org/lovingauthentically. For more information contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920 or startaglia@rcdony.org
PILGRIMAGES:
PILGRIMAGE TO BIBLICAL TURKEY: Hosted by Fr. Donald Robinson
Pilgrimage To Biblical Turkey. 12 Days-Oct 9-20, 2023. Istanbul * Ankara * Cappadocia * Pamukkale * Ephesus * Izmir * Pergamum * Canakkale. Hosted By Fr. Donald Robinson. $2,999 From New York. For More Information, Please Contact Fr. Robinson at 315-782-1143 or email to donrob4@twcny.rr.com
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