eNOTES for January 24, 2023
(with bulletin information for the weekends February 5 and 12 , 2023)
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The next submission deadline is February 5 for the February 7 edition of eNotes with bulletin information for the weekends of February 19 and 26, 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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COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: Collection on Ash Wednesday
Please help your parishioners show their solidarity with Ukraine and 25 other countries formerly under communist rule through the Ash Wednesday, February 22nd, Collection for Central and Eastern Europe. Download docx or pdf for bulletin announcements and links to other materials. Thank you!
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RITE OF ELECTION: Attention RCIA Teams
The Rite of Election (ROE) this year will be held the first Sunday of Lent, February 26, 2023, at 2:30 pm at St. Mary's Cathedral in Ogdensburg. All parishioners are invited to come to the Cathedral to experience this liturgy and offer prayer and support to the Catechumens and Candidates preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church this Easter. Contact Anita Soltero at asoltero@rcdony.org or 518-310-3669 with questions.
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YOUR BEST LENT YET!: Lenten Retreats for youth in grades 7 to 12
Lent is a perfect time for all of us to think about how we can be more like Jesus in our homes, at school, and in our communities.
During this retreat, you and your friends will be able to have some fun while putting together your “Best Lent Yet” plan! This compact retreat will contain moments of fun, reflection and conversation, and workshops.
Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Registration is required to attend. The deadline to register is: March 1, 2023
To register visit: www.rcdony.org/lentenretreat
Locations and Dates:
3/4/2023
Watertown
Sacred Heart (Dostie Hall)
320 West Lynde Street
Watertown, New York
Time: 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM with Mass at 4:30 PM
3/18/2023
Plattsburgh
St. Peter’s (Emmaus Room)
114 Cornelia Street
Plattsburgh, New York
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM with Mass at 4:00 PM
When registering, please choose the date and location that works best for you.
There is no fee to attend and, retreatants are encouraged to attend the Mass offering.
For more information contact: Tom Semeraro @ 315-393-2920 ext. 1415
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MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT: St. Lawrence-Franklin Region, pastors, catechists, principals
The Vocation Office and the Office of Youth Ministry is sponsoring a Middle School Retreat (Grades 6-8) in the St. Lawrence/Franklin region of the Diocese on Wednesday, March 22 at St. Mary’s Social Hall, Massena from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact your pastor, Catholic school principal, or Religious Education coordinator for a registration form.
The purpose of a Middle School Retreat is to guide young women and men to prayerfully consider what God’s plan is for their lives. This invitation is open to students in Grades 6-8 both in the Catholic schools and public schools. This is a Retreat Day for the students and is considered a legal excused absence.
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WOMEN'S PRAYER AND HEALING RETREAT: "If You Only Know...Reflections on John 4:1-26"
Director: Sister Mary Michael Fox, OP, a member of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville
Friday, March 31
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Hearthside Room, Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, Watertown
Cost at time of registration is $20. Three payment options available. To register go to www.rcdony.org/healingretreat
Brought to you by the Department of Faith Formation
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BLESSED, BROKEN, GIVEN: LIVING EUCHARISTIA!: A Day of Reflection
Director: Sister Mary Michael Fox, OP, a member of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville
All are welcome.
Saturday, April 1
Starts with Mass at 9 AM - 4PM
Wadhams Hall, Ogdensburg
Cost at time of registration is $30. There are payment options available.
Lunch is included.
To register go to www.rcdony.org/dayofreflection
Brought to you by the Department of Faith Formation
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IGNITE 2023: Diocese of Syracuse Catholic Men's Conference
Saturday, March 25, 2023, 9:00AM – 4:45PM
14th Annual IGNITE Catholic Men's Conference. Scheduled speakers: Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Christopher Stefanick, Mike McGlinn. We will be back at the SRC Arena & Event Center. Open to men ages 16 - 96. We are expecting a close to sell-out crowd based on the slated speakers. For more information and to register: https://www.ignitecatholicmen.org
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LEAD: SPRING EVENTS ANNOUNCED: Encounter Christ: Be Fed & Led
The Department of Faith Formation announces its LEAD events for Spring.
See the LEAD flyer for our next event. Registration links for events will appear in eNotes. Everyone is welcome!
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USCCB "DO NO HARM": A new series of federal regulations undermines Catholic institutions and harms the common good.
Learn more and sign up for "action alerts" to get the tools you need to advocate for religious freedom: https://www.usccb.org/do-no-harm
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NOW HIRING: Summer Camp Guggenheim
A great place to work and play.
We are hiring for the 2023 season.
For more information scan code or contact:
Tom Semeraro Director of Youth Ministry tsemeraro@rcdony.org
1-315-393-2920 ext. 1415
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GUGGENHEIM SUMMER CAMP: The 2023 registration is open!
We are currently filling camper spots for the 2023 Summer Season.
New this year is a mini-session for youth ages 11-13 years old.
Please visit the website listed below to learn more and register your child!
Camp Guggenheim is a Catholic sleepaway camp for teens ages 11 to 18 years old. All teens of any background are welcome at Guggenheim Summer Camp. This year camp offers 1 mini-session for 11–13-year olds, 4 week-long sessions for teens ages 12 to 15 years old, and 1 week-long session for teens 16 to 18 years old.
The 2023 season starts July 5th and ends August 11th. The cost to attend the mini-session is $200 and the remaining 5 weeklong sessions cost $425 per camper. Great meals and accommodations are included in the registration fee.
The camp is located on the northern shore of Lower Saranac Lake surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains.
There are so many fun things to do at camp! Like arts and crafts, Project Adventure, Liturgy, rappelling, hiking, basketball, or soccer. Guggenheim has its very own beach where you can swim, tool around on our watercrafts and play watersports. Evenings at camp are packed with fun activities like bonfire time, a dance, outdoor movies, and camp-wide games.
Summer Camp Guggenheim is a fun place where you can make great friends, escape the craziness of the world, and just chill with cool people like you.
To sign up for camp please visit: www.rcdony.org/youth/camp or call, Jeannie Grizzuto at 315-393-2920 ext. 1413
Parish Events and Notifications
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THE CHOSEN SEASONS 1 & 2: You're Invited!
Location: St Mary's Social Hall
Dates: Season1 starts Wednesday February 1
Season 2 starts Monday, January 30
Time: 6 p.m. for both nights
Contact Info: Call St Peter's Office at 315-769-2469 or visit website at massenacatholics.com for info and registration
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BISHOP BARRON "CONVERSION": 8 - week Study Program
Location: St Mary's Social Hall
Dates: Tuesdays starting January 31,2023
Times: 2pm OR 6:30pm
Contact: St Peters Office at 315-769-2469 or visit website at massenacatholics.com for info and registration
No other new parish events were submitted. Please check your parish bulletins and previously posted submissions below.
Regular Features:
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EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL RESOURCES:
Eucharistic Revival Musical Competition : The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) invites Catholic composers, hymn-writers, and poets to submit entries for the Eucharistic Revival Musical Competition. The goal of this competition is to express and renew our zeal for the Eucharist through poetry and song. For more information go to: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/post/eucharistic-revival-musical-competition
Registration for the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress opens in February!
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: Planning Ahead = Good Stewardship:
Good stewardship requires us to think of the future. Have your estate plans prepared now and include a gift to your 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…here are some steps to take if a child discloses an allegation of abuse: (1) Listen to them – limit questions to what, when, where, who; let them share in their own way; (2) Affirm them – let the child know they are brave for sharing, that you hear and believe them; (3) Support them – let them know you are there to help but do not make promises of confidentiality; (4) Document their disclosure – write down any exact quotes from them that may help authorities later, but don’t do this in front of them; (5) Report any suspicion of abuse to the proper authorities – as soon as possible, when the child is with another safe adult, make a report to Child Protection Services. By listening well and reporting, you can be a part of the process to help survivors and allow the child the opportunity to begin to heal. For more information, contact the Safe Environment Office at (315) 393-2920.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the February 4/5 Bulletin
Pope Benedict XVI’s theme for World Day of Peace in 2010 was “If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation.” He notes “Creation is the beginning and the foundation of all God’s works,” and its preservation has now become essential for the pacific coexistence of mankind. What can I do as a responsible steward this week to ‘protect’ the well-being of the nature world that all life depends upon? https://www.usccb.org/.../war-and-peace/2010-world-day-of-peace-quotes
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the February 11/12 Bulletin
Pope Benedict’s Call to Action “Can we remain indifferent before the problems associated with such realities as climate change, desertification, the deterioration and loss of productivity in vast agricultural areas, the pollution of rivers and aquifers, the loss of biodiversity, the increase of natural catastrophes and the deforestation of equatorial and tropical regions?” (# 4 World Day of Peace 2010) Spend some quiet time with God to seek how you can respond to Pope Benedict’s and Pope Francis' call to action today in 2023.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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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
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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Office of Vocations Bulletin Blurbs Cycle A
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