eNOTES for July 11, 2023
(with bulletin information for the weekends of July 23 and 30, 2023)
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NFP AWARENESS WEEK JULY 23-29, 2023:
NFP Awareness Week, an annual educational campaign of the USCCB, invites everyone to discover the wise design of God for sexuality and married love. The Natural Family Planning Office sends posters and educational materials to all parishes; additional copies are available upon request. Pastors and homilists: homily notes and suggested prayers of the faithful can be accessed by clicking HERE.
"MARRIAGE, ONE FLESH GIVEN AND RECEIVED." The USCCB's theme for Natural Family Planning Awareness Week highlights the close connection between the Sacrament of the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Marriage. This connection invites us all to open our hearts to the mystery of life-giving love that is the Body of Christ in the Eucharist, a mystery that is echoed in the gift of their bodies that spouses make to each other in marriage. God has designed this gift to be both life-giving AND love-giving. Alone among family planning methods, NFP honors God's design, "...respects the bodies of the spouses, encourages tenderness between them, and favors the education of an authentic freedom" (Pope Francis, THE JOY OF LOVE, 222). To hear from couples who have experienced the joy of this truth, go to www.rcdony.org/nfp. To learn more, please contact the NFP Office, info@rcdony.org or at 315-393-2920.
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From The Diocesan Offices:
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2024 YOUTH BUSES FOR LIFE PILGRIMAGE TO DC SURVEY: Please take this 2-minute survey
https://www.rcdony.org/PilgrimageSurvey
Please take the two-minute survey (https://www.rcdony.org/PilgrimageSurvey), which is also posted on the Respect Life webpage www.rcdony.org/pro-life. We would like your feedback concerning the Youth Buses for Life Pilgrimage to DC. Thank you!
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YOUNG ADULT RETREAT: Come away for a while …
If you are a young adult between the ages of 18 and 30 something, come away with us on retreat at the Camp Guggenheim Lodge August 11-13. Come for the entire weekend or Saturday only. Come and enjoy the peace of Saranac Lake, time for prayer, reflection, conversations and silence. Suggested cost (to defray the cost of the lodge) is $30 per person, but don’t let the lack of funds stop you from attending. Bishop LaValley will celebrate the vigil Mass on Saturday evening and will join us for dinner.
Meals will be potluck (we will coordinate with the participants).
Register online at www.rcdony.org/yamretreat
For more information contact Marika Donders at 315-393-2920
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CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE FACILITATOR TRAINING: Presented by the Faith Formation Office
Unsure how to conduct a Catechetical Institute workshop for your parish, or need a refresher?
We are here for you!
Join us at one of these locations:
Wednesday, August 16
6:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Emmaus Room, St. Peter's Church, Plattsburgh
114 Cornelia Street
(Entrance in the back of the church)
Saturday, August 19
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fr. Amyot Parish Center, Norfolk
3 Morris Street
(Located behind Church of the Visitation)
Trained facilitators present Catechetical Institute workshops for those in their parish to further their adult faith formation.
To attend register at www.rcdony.org/facilitatortraining
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CELEBRATE CHRIST 2023: The Human Person in Today's World: We Are All God's Children
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, October 13 - Catholic School Personnel
Saturday, October 14 - Parish Personnel
Trinity Catholic School in Massena
Speakers: Dr. Petroc Willey, Professor of Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Dr. Donald Asci, Associate Professor of Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Cost to attend is $30 per person.
Registration information to come this summer!
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Parish Events and Notifications
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FRIENDSHIP GROUP: Online
Our next Friendship Group meeting will be held on Thursday, July 20 at 7 p.m.
Father Nathan Marzonie, OMV will talk with us about the book "Beholding Beauty, Mary and the Song of Songs," by Father Greg Cleveland, OMV and answer your questions.
In this life-changing book, you will discover:
- The Blessed Virgin Mary as a fulfillment of the mystery of the bride in the Song of Songs.
- New insights into Our Lady's union with the Holy Trinity, a union that each baptized person is called to experience.
- How to pray through the Song of Songs with Mary.
- Spiritual reading to nourish your soul.
- A way to make a personal retreat in daily life.
- How to open your heart to Mary's loving care for you.
Please feel free to read the book at your own pace. As Father Cleveland explains in the introduction, it may be used as a retreat and one chapter can be pondered over the course of a week. For the purpose of our discussion, Father Marzonie will focus on chapters 1, 4, 5, 13, and 14.
To order the book, visit https://paulinestore.com/ and type Beholding Beauty in the search.
If you type in the discount code Behold23, you will receive FREE SHIPPING for any order over $25.
If you haven't signed up for the Friendship Groups, the link to join is: https://mailchi.mp/sophiainstitute/friendship-groups
Once you have signed up, you will receive updates, including the Zoom link and discussion questions, about a week prior to the meeting.
Please contact Mary Beth Bracy atmbracy@sophiainstitute.com with any questions or for more information.
No other new parish events were submitted. Please check your parish bulletins and previously posted submissions below.
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Regular Features:
EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL RESOURCES:
REGISTER FOR THE NYS EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS: October 20-22, 2023
As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the bishops of the State of New York are hosting a state-wide Eucharistic Congress October 20-22, 2023, at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Martyrs in Auriesville, New York. The New York Eucharistic Congress will take place over 40 hours from 7 p.m. on Friday night through an 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Pilgrims are able to come to part or all of the Congress, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Credentials to enter the site will be mailed to registered participants. The Congress will feature inspiring talks from renowned speakers, Mass with Cardinal Timothy Dolan and NY Bishops, Eucharistic adoration throughout both nights, opportunity for confessions, inspiring music and more. The event is free, but donations are accepted. For more information and to register: https://nyseucharisticcongress.org/ and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYSEC2023
Download The Parish Leader Playbook: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/lead
The National Eucharistic Revival is a momentous, three-year initiative that will bear fruit for years to come. During the previous Year of Diocesan Revival, clergy and diocesan leaders built the foundation for this movement to thrive at the parish level. Supercharge your local Revival response with this essential resource! The Leader’s Playbook is your springboard into the Year of Parish Revival, providing concrete steps you can take to answer each of the four invitations at the heart of this movement. Within such a massive grassroots initiative, it is critical that local leaders stay in touch with the Revival Team. Complete the form online at https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/lead to access the Leader’s Playbook and receive other resources and inspiration that will help you brainstorm creative, effective, and practical initiatives tailored to the needs of your community.
New Video: What a Pilgrimage Abroad Teaches Us about the Eucharist at Home
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: 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.
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT CORNER: Did you know? ...
Did You Know…there are nearly 1 million registered sex offenders living the United States. These are offenders who have been caught, convicted, served jail time, and are now living among us. This number does NOT include child molesters who are currently serving time in prison. Since the FBI estate that only 10-40% of sex crimes are ever reported, that means there are millions of sex offenders living in the U.S., many of whom have never been reported, caught, or convicted. For more information, contact the Safe Environment Office at (315) 393-2920
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the July 22/23 Bulletin
Join the global Plastic Free Challenge July by "skipping the straw." More info. On Plastic Free July.org.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the July 29/30 Bulletin
Another suggestion for joining in the global Plastic Free July Challenge by "refusing single-use cups."
U.S. SISTERS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING: monthly bulletin announcements
July – Slavery persists throughout the world in various forms in developed and developing countries. Human trafficking (slavery) in the US is an active criminal business operative throughout the country. Work with us to stop it See Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking for more information.
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33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY: A CONSECRATION TO JESUS THROUGH MARY - A Do-It-Yourself Retreat - Ogdensburg
Want to transform your work, your marriage, your family, and your life, but don’t have time? Are you looking for the quickest, surest, and easiest way to holiness, but don’t know where to begin? In our hectic day and time, Pope John Paul II and Blessed Mother Teresa knew that the quickest way to be transformed into a saint is through a relationship with Our Blessed Mother, Mary.
Here at St. Mary’s Cathedral, we will be offering this do-it-yourself Retreat Series hosted by Fr. Michael Gaitley of the Marian Helpers. Deacon Bill will be facilitating this Consecration to Jesus through Mary, staring-
Thursday July 13, 2023
At 4:30 to 6 p.m.
In the Bishop Brzana Hall.
We will meet each Thursday evening for five weeks and conclude with Consecration on the Feast of the Assumption, on August 15. You may sign up on the front page of our parish website at our parish website here- https://ogdensburgcatholics.org/33-days-to-morning-glory OR you may email or call Deacon O’Brien at- billob315@gmail.com or 315-528-0461. Books will be provided. We accept any donations to defray cost. Thank you.
All are welcome to join us! We hope to see YOU there!
PADRE PIO RELIC TOUR - DIOCESE OF BURLINGTON VT: Authentic Relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina will be on display for veneration.
July 13th, 2023
St. Mary Star of the Sea
191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855
802-334-5066
Masses: 9 a.m., 6:30p.m.
Veneration: 9:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
July 14th, 2023
St. Monica Parish
79 Summer Street, Barre VT 05641
802-479-3253
Mass: 7 a.m.
Veneration: 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
July 15th, 2023
Christ the King Parish
136 Locust St, Burlington, VT 05401
802-862-5784
Mass: 10 a.m., 6 p.m.
Veneration 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
July 16th, 2023
St John the Baptist
3 Houghton St, North Bennington, VT 05257
802-447-7504
Mass: 10 a.m.
Veneration: 10:30 a.m.– 6 p.m.
All events are free to the public.
Contact parishes for information.
PATTERNS OF DISCIPLESHIP: A Day of Sharing and Reflection - Mooers Forks
Come and join us as Marika Donders leads us in a day of reflection on what it means to be a disciple and say YES to the Lord’s invitation to follow Him.
St. Ann and Holy Angels Catholic Parishes
St. Ann’s Hall
Mooers Forks
July 15, 2023
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sign up by calling the Parish Office at 518-236-5632.
TRIVIA NIGHT: Presented by St. Mary's, Canton
Save the Date, July 15th,
for St. Mary's in Canton's second Trivia Night!
Parish Center, 2 Powers St. Canton
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Trivia starts at 6 p.m.
Age 21+
Childcare Provided
Cost is $20 a person and includes
2 alcoholic beverages (beer or wine),
2 Slices of Pizza, popcorn & chips.
Non-alcoholic beverages included.
Teams of 4-6 Players
Single players welcome and will be placed with a team.
Door prizes and grand prize!
Call 315-386-2543 for more info or to sign your team up or visit https://cantoncatholics.com/trivia
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS AT OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS HOUSE OF PRAYER: Next 1st Saturday is Aug. 5
"If you do what I tell you, many souls will be saved, there will be peace." (Our Lady of the Rosary at Fatima, July 13, 1917)
Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Route 190 in Ellenburg Center, offers Communal First Saturday Devotions on the FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH from 9 to 10 a.m. You are warmly invited to join us as we pray for peace by meeting the conditions of this powerful devotion made in reparation to our Lady's Immaculate Heart. For more information, contact Sarah at 518-534-9976.
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ST. MARY'S GALA & RAFFLE: St. Mary's Church, Clayton
St. Mary's Church, Clayton Annual Gala & Raffle will be Tuesday evening, August 8 from 5:30-10 p.m. at the Cerow Arena at the Town of Clayton Recreational Park. First prize is $10,000; 2nd-5th prizes are $500. Your $100 ticket is good for dinner for 2 and 2 drinks and enters you in all drawings. For more information and tickets, contact St. Mary's parish office at 521 James Street, Clayton or 315-686-3398.
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LIFE GIVING WOUNDS RETREAT: for adult children of separated or divorced families
Registration is now open for the 2nd annual Life-Giving Wounds Retreat, held at Wadhams Hall in Ogdensburg on August 11-13, 2023. This retreat is for adults whose parents separated or divorced and also for those who grew up in single-parent families. Cost for the retreat is $200 for a shared room or $250 for a single room. Financial assistance is available. Do not let cost prevent you from experiencing the healing you deserve. For more information or to register for the retreat, please contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920.
FAMILY GUGGENHEIM: Registration is open
Family Guggenheim welcomes families of all dimensions to come enjoy a special weekend in the beauty of the Adirondacks. Expect fun family workshops and activities that will have you working, laughing and praying together. Celebrate Christ’s presence in your lives!
Session 1: August 17-20, 2023
Session 2: August 24-27, 2023
Session 3: October 6-8, 2023
For more information and to register, go to www.rcdony.org/family-life/fg.html
or contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920.
2023 ST. JAMES SCHOOL SUMMER RAFFLE: Grand Prize $10,000.
Tickets are on sale now for the 7th Annual St. James School Summer Raffle. There are several chances to win, including five early bird drawings of $100 each drawn on Sunday, July 2. All tickets remain "in the drum" and are eligible for every prize drawing. Grand prize $10,000, 2nd Place $5,000, 3rd Place $2,500, 4th Place $1,500, 5th Place $500 to be drawn on September 10. $100 donation for your chance to win! Contact St. James, 164 E Main St, Gouverneur, NY 13642 or call 315-287-0114
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SURVIVING DIVORCE: New location: Plattsburgh
The Family Life Office will be offering the Surviving Divorce program starting August 30 in the St. John the XXIII Newman Center, 92 Broad Street, Plattsburgh. Twelve weekly meetings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Surviving Divorce features twelve video presentations that cover topics such as shock and grief, anger and forgiveness, money issues, dealing with children and a former spouse, and annulment and remarriage. This program is for the newly separated and divorced and those still struggling with issues many years later. It will help them find answers to their questions, restore their hope, and begin authentic healing. To register, go to https://www.rcdony.org/survivingdivorce. For more information, contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920.
WOMEN'S HEALING RETREAT: Our Lady of the Rosary Healing Retreat
Our Lady of the Rosary Healing Retreat For Women
October 5-8, 2023
Wadham's Hall
6866 State Highway 37
Ogdensburg, New York 13669
*Women 18 years old or older
Registration begins July 1, 2023.
$275 per person.
$100. Deposit
Contact- Kathleen Nichols (518) 651-6895
**Donations accepted to be payable to OLRHR and sent to Wadham's Hall.
ROSARY FOR LIFE: Sunday 4:25p.m.
Join us each week for the Rosary for Life.
St. Mary' Church
68 Court St. Canton
Holy Mass follows at 5 p.m.
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Pilgrimages and Travel
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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PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF FRANCE: hosted By Father Andrew Amyot
Pilgrimage to the Shrines of France - 11 Days, November 6-16, 2023
Visiting - Lourdes • Nevers • Tours • Paris • Loire Valley • Mont St. Michel • Bayeux • Normandy • Caen • Lisieux
Hosted by Father Andrew Amyot
$3,979 per person from Montreal
(Air/land tour price is only $3,329 plus $650 government taxes/airline surcharges)
Contact: Father Andrew Amyot
(315) 384-4242 fraamyot2@gmail.com
NEW DATES
JOIN FR. CHRIS LOOBY ON AN ADVENTURE TO SPAIN & MOROCCO: April 6-19, 2024
Join Father Looby on a journey to Spain and Morocco April 6-19, 2024! This unforgettable trip will take you to the heart of Madrid, the historic cities of Córdoba and Seville, and the stunning Alhambra. Experience the passion and rhythm of Flamenco in Jerez de la Frontera and explore the vibrant blue streets of Chefchaouen. Journey through the spiritual centers of Fes and Rabat, and visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. In Marrakech, immerse yourself in the bustling markets and architecture, and enjoy a "Choice on Tour" experience. The trip will end with a visit to the iconic Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. Pricing starts at $4,949 per person for a double and $5,849 per person for single occupancy. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! For more information contact Mary McIntosh at Watertown AAA at 315-558-6372
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