eNOTES FOR JANUARY 5, 2017
(with bulletin information for the weekends of January 15 and 22, 2017)
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FROM THE DATA PROCESSING CENTER:
CHANGE OF ADDRESS?
Parishes - If you have any changes of address, phone numbers, email addresses, please email the Diocesan Offices at web@rcdony.org. Thank you!
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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CAMP GUGGENHEIM REGISTRATION: Registration for the 2017 season is now open!
Register soon to ensure a spot for an incredible week of fun and growth in faith! Go to www.rcdony.org/camp to register! For more information contact the Office of Youth Ministry at 315-393-2920 or vlalonde@rcdony.org
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VOCATIONAL DISCERMENT
The Vocation Office has scheduled one more women's discernment retreat day. The next women's Discernment Retreat will take place on Jan. 7 in Morrisonville. Please contact Cathy Russell, Vocation Coordinator: 315-393-2920 or crussell@rcdony.org with any questions or to register.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the January 14/15 Bulletin)
One resolution that is often included on our new year’s list includes a healthier diet in one way or another. What better starting point for caring for God’s creation this year than taking care of our bodies that are made from and sustained by the earth? What’s on your list?
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the January 21/22 Bulletin)
How could taking care of our health be related to caring for our “common home?” Did you know that eating chicken instead of beef saves 2,200 liters of water? (www.thirstforwater.org/water-crisis.html) Heart specialist and Catholic Climate Ambassador, Dr. Gerry Gacioc, notes that what is healthy for our hearts is often also heathy for our planet. This week consider planning a meal around the veggies you are having and then adding a protein choice of meat, fish, cheese or legumes.
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Leaving a Legacy: Think about the part you want to play in our parish’s future. You have the opportunity to support this ministry in many ways. Naming our parish as a beneficiary in your estate plan or the making of an endowment gift can assure your continued participation in this ministry far into the future. 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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INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: January 18-25
The theme of this year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is "Reconciliation-The Love of Christ Compels Us." (cf. 2 Cor 5:14-20).
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has a history of over 100 years, in which Christians around the world have taken part in an octave of prayer for visible Christian unity. By annually observing the WPCU, Christians move toward the fulfillment of Jesus' prayer at the Last Supper "that they all may be one." (cf. John 17:21). For more information, including suggestions for observing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, posters, music and prayercards, scripture readings and reflection questions, a sample prayer service see the USCCB Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Page.
YOUTH BUSES FOR LIFE: High School Pilgrimage to the Washington, DC March for Life.
Youth Buses for Life are FULL! Wait lists have begun. For more information, contact the Respect Life Office, Colleen Miner at cminer@rcdony.org.
PLATTSBURGH MARCH FOR LIFE: Champlain Valley Gathering to support life. All are welcome.
Sunday, January 22nd. Gathering at 12:15pm at St. John 23rd Newman Center. March begins at 12:45pm to St. John the Baptist Church. Program starts at 1pm. Guest speaker, Dale Barr, is a mom and nurse from Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. She has been active in Silent No More Awareness Campaigns as a regional coordinator for Eastern Ontario. As a teenager, Dale had an abortion. She's shared her story at the Washington, DC and Ottawa, Ontario March for Life Rallies. Dale is married and a mother of four on earth and one in heaven. All are welcome to the March and presentation at St. John's Church in Plattsburgh. Reception to follow in the parish center. For additional info contact Mr. Jack Lukasiewicz 518.562.1175
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CHRISTMAS ARTWORK CONTEST FOR MISSIONARY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION MCA: Attention all little artists in the Diocese
Announcing the annual MCA Christmas artwork contest for students grades K-8 where 24 winners will be displayed in the National Shrine in Washington DC. Deadline is January 31, 2017. For more information and detailed guidelines, see the flyer above.
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WINTER RETREAT DAY: Praying with the Psalms
Theme: ”Praying With the Psalms” facilitated by Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ.
Place: Cedarhaven, Morristown, located along the St. Lawrence River.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 4. 2017 from 9:30- 4:00/ with option of overnight for extended retreat time.
Suggested Offering: $25 for Day (includes lunch). Additional $25 for overnight (with dinner and breakfast included).
To register: Call: 315-212-6592 or email srbethssj@gmail.com by Feb. 1
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MARRIAGE WEEK
National Marriage Week is an annual collaborative campaign to strengthen individual marriages, reduce the divorce rate, and build a culture that fosters strong marriages. The 2017 National Marriage Week is February 7-14. There are several websites with resources to help parishes and families prepare to celebrate National Marriage Week.
The link to the National Marriage Week page on the USCCB website is www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/national-marriage-week.cfm. The National Marriage Week Facebook page is 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/.
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COLLEGE NEWMAN SPRING RETREAT: attention all North Country college students
"Fearfully and Wonderfully Made", February 10-12, Wadhams Hall, Ogdensburg, NY. If you are an area college student, please join us for our annual Catholic Campus Ministry Spring Retreat! Come take a rest from the business of campus for Faith, Fellowship, and Formation! Cost is $20 and includes meals and lodging. Please contact your local Campus Minister or Amanda Conklin at aconklin@stlawu.edu or 315-386-2543 for more information or to register.
SHRINES OF ITALY PILGRIMAGE: April 18-28, 2017
Join Fr. Chris Looby of St. Mary's Church of Evans Mills on a pilgrimage visiting the shrines of Italy April 18-28, 2017! Highlights will include Rome, Assisi, San Giovanni Rotondo, Tomb of Padre Pio, Abbey of Santissima Trinita, Madonna del Rosario, Vatican City, Papal Audience, Christian Rome City Tour, St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. John Lateran, St. Peter's Basilica, St. Mary Major and much more! Book now and save $100 per person. For more information, visit www.indianrivercatholics.org or call Apt to Travel at 315-265-4340. Viva Italia!
DEACON ASSEMBLY FEATURES DEACON KANDRA: May event in Lake Placid
Permanent Deacons of the Ogdensburg Diocese have been invited to the annual Deacon Assembly by Bishop Terry R. LaValley. The Assembly is held for deacons, their wives and widows of deacons each year. The Crowne Plaza Hotel and Resort in Lake Placid is the site for this year's event, May 3 and 4, 2017. Deacon Greg Kandra, writer, blogger and internationally known lecturer will be the principal presenter. Dcn. Kandra is from the Diocese of Brooklyn, NY and is a former broadcast journalist. For more information contact: Deacon Kevin Mastellon kmastellon@spwatn.org
These are parish and other local events that may be of interested 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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SPAGHETTI DINNER
All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday January 14th, 2017 at St. Alexander's Morrisonville NY from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Adults $8.00 - Children 6 - 12 years $5.00 - under 5 years Free! Dinner consists of Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Salad, Dinner Roll and Beverage. Take Outs will be available Call 518-561-5039
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ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
St. Alexander and St. Joseph Morrisonville NY will be hosting All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfasts on the following Sundays:
February 5th, 2017
March 5th, 2017
April 2nd, 2017
April 23rd, 2017
Pancake Breakfasts will take place from 8:00 AM till 12 Noon at St. Joseph's Parish Hall in Plattsburgh (Treadwell Mills). Adults $7.00 - Children $3.00 - Under 5 FREE! Menu - Pancakes with REAL MAPLE SYRUP!, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Sausage, Fruit Cocktail, Coffee, Milk and Orange Juice. For more information call 518-561-5039.
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TEA PARTY: Honoring Women Serving in WWII
Location: St. Augustine's Parish Center, Peru, NY
Date: February 12th, 2017 1:00 p.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Jane Woods 518.834.5324 or Janice at 518.643.2435 ext. 101
Ration Books (Tickets) at $10.00 each and limited to 100 tickets
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
January 7: Women's Discernment Retreat, Morrisonville
January 22: Respect Life Collection
January 26-28: High school pilgrimage to the Washington, DC March for Life
February 25: Rite of Acolyte for deacon candidates
March 1: Ash Wednesday
March 1: Eastern & Central European Relief Collection
Bulletin Announcements opposing Assisted Suicide
Office of Vocations General Intercessions
Office of Vocations Newsletters
Office of the New Evangelization Blog