eNOTES FOR JULY 22, 2025
(WITH BULLETIN INFORMATION FOR THE WEEKENDS OF AUGUST 3 AND 10, 2025)
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ORDINATION TO THE ORDER OF THE DIACONATE:
Through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit, the Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley, Bishop of Ogdensburg, will Ordain to the Order of Deacon Mr. Gordon J. Burdo, Jr., Mr. James B. Kavanaugh, Mr. James P. Law, Mr. Francis E. Sczerzenie, Mr. Garry Stevens and Mr. Nicholas A. Tsibulsky.
You are cordially invited to join in the Ordination Liturgy on Saturday, August 9, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
A Reception will immediately follow at the Martin Field Club (formerly the Knights of Columbus Hall), 721 Hasbrouck Street, Ogdensburg. The Ordination Mass may be viewed at www.rcdony.org/ordination. The Ordination Mass program will be available at the same link shortly before the Ordination.
Contact for More Information: Renee Grizzuto Email: rgrizzuto@rcdony.org Phone Number: (315) 605-1093
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THE LOOK, FEEL AND SOUND OF HOPE: Join the Celebration
All are invited to experience beauty and vibrancy through art and music in the Jubilee Year of Hope. Join us for The Look, Feel and Sound of Hope, a gallery art show and music presentation:
Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 3 - 5 p.m.
St. Bernard Church, 27 St. Bernard Street, Saranac Lake
This FREE event includes a concert of talented members of diocesan choirs, soloist and musicians followed by light refreshments and a gallery art show of visual and tactile art created by local North Country artists, all expressing the Look, Feel and Sound of Hope.
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CELEBRATION OF LOVE AND MARRIAGE MASS: All Married couples and their families are invited
We invite all families to join us at the annual Celebration of Love and Marriage Mass on September 7, 2025, at 2:30pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg. Bishop LaValley will be presiding. Whether you have been married for less than 1 year or over 50 years, we want to acknowledge your commitment and celebrate with you. Married couples that wish to receive a certificate signed by Bishop LaValley and have their names appear in the program should register no later than August 29 at https://www.rcdony.org/jubilee. There will be a gathering with refreshments after the Mass. For more information please contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920 or startaglia@rcdony.org.
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PLATTSBURGH CLM EVENT: St. Peter's Church
Join Bishop LaValley and the area Commissioned Lay Ministers at St. Peter's Church, Plattsburgh, September 14th a Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage starting at 2 p.m. Registration: www.rcdony.org/plattsburghyearofhope
Contact for More Information: Cathy Russell Email: crussell@rcdony.org
NEW PARISH EVENTS AND NOTIFICATIONS:
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BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BUFFET: Altona.
St. Ann and Holy Angels Catholic Parishes
Blueberry Breakfast Buffet
Sunday, July 27
8 a.m. - Noon
Holy Angels Hall, Altona
MENU: Blueberry Pancakes, Regular Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, Coffee, Orange Juice, Milk, Water
Take-outs, 50/50 Raffle, Bake Sale
Adults $12, Children 6-12 $7
FREE for Children 5 and under
Contact for the parish for more Information: 518-236-5632
BLESSING OF FLOWERS AND HERBS: At St. Hedwigs Church in Houseville, NY, Everyone Welcome!
Traditional Blessing of Grains, Flowers, and Herbs
St. Hedwig’s Church – Houseville
Date: Sunday, August 17
Time: 11 a.m. Mass
Join us at St. Hedwig’s Church for the cherished tradition of the Blessing of Grains, Flowers, and Herbs during the 11 a.m. Mass on August 17. This beautiful custom celebrates the bounty of the earth and the blessings of nature.
Following Mass, all are warmly invited to an Ice Cream Social—a sweet way to enjoy fellowship with our parish community!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Contact for More Information: Mary Ann Lepkowski Phone Number: 315-376-6662
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ALPHA: in Lake Placid - All are invited - no matter your background or beliefs
Date: Wednesdays starting Sept. 17
Time: 6:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Place: St. Agnes School
Features: This is a free event and includes a delicious dinner, great videos (about life, faith, and meaning), and small group discussion.
All are welcome, so help spread the word to your neighbors and friends.
Contact for More Information: To register and for questions, go to https://stagneslakeplacid.com/alpha Phone Number: 518-523-2200
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WANTED TO BUY: Music Stands
Do you have any unused music stands? St. Mary's would like to acquire a few more stands to add to growing music ministry.
Contact for More Information: Deacon Neil Fuller Email: nfuller@rcdony.org
No other new parish events were submitted. Please check your parish bulletins and previously posted submissions below.
REGULAR FEATURES:
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PLANNED GIVING:
Creating a Legacy of Love
The following are steps to make your life is in order before God calls you:
- Draft a Will.
- Leave enough liquid cash in an obvious location to sustain your survivors to pay your expenses of your estate.
- Plan your own funeral.
- Leave no financial debt
- Write your own obituary
- Organize your records
- Choose a time to openly discuss these plans with loved ones
For more information contact: Scott Lalone, Executive Director, Development Office 393-2920, slalone@rcdony.org.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the August 3 Bulletin
As we enjoy the beauties of the natural world, we know creation is more than just scenery, it’s a sacred gift. To care for it is to honor the gift. Disregarding or abusing it is a form of ingratitude. Just as we show respect for a painting by caring for the canvas and frame, so too do we show reverence for God by tending to His masterpiece.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the August 10 Bulletin
We experience every day how life is intertwined with water, land, air and the creatures of the earth. They aren’t abstract concepts; they are neighbors in the shared household of God’s creation. How does my life reflect a realization of this truth?
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GUGGENHEIM IS FILLING UP!: Register now to avoid wait lists!
With the arrival of June, we are in our final weeks of preparation for another amazing summer at Camp Guggenheim!
We already have one week that is ALMOST filled and will soon move to a waiting list. If you are planning on attending camp this year, I urge you to register soon to avoid being put on a waiting list and possibly missing out on camp.
We still have scholarship funds available, so if it is the cost of camp that is causing you to delay your registration, go ahead and register now so we can work with you to make camp affordable for your family. We have been blessed with generous donors who want to help you attend camp this year! The scholarship process is easy and confidential.
For more details about camp: https://www.rcdony.org/youth/camp
For registration: https://www.rcdony.org/youth/camp/registration
Contact for More Information: Patrick Looby Email: plooby@rcdony.org
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NFP AWARENESS WEEK JULY 20-26, 2025
NFP Awareness Week, an annual educational campaign of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, invites everyone to discover God's wise design 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: Click these links for homily notes following the Lectionary for July 20-26: Homily Notes for Sunday July 20, 2025 and Homily Notes for Daily Masses July 21-26, 2025. Inclusion of the NFP Week intentions in the Prayers of the Faithful will be appreciated. A sample Prayer of the Faithful: “We pray that all may cherish human life, especially the gift of children, who are our hope for the future.” Additional options may be found at NFP Week Petitions.
For the Parish Bulletin:
PURSUE A LASTING LOVE...MARRIAGE: HOPE FOR THE FUTURE. This theme, chosen for the USCCB's NFP Awareness Week 2025, highlights the connection between the vocation of marriage and the virtue of hope. According to Pope Francis, "Looking to the future with hope also entails having enthusiasm for life and a readiness to share it...Openness to life and responsible parenthood is the design that the Creator has implanted in the hearts and bodies of men and women, a mission that the Lord has entrusted to spouses and to their love." Alone among family planning methods, NFP honors this design of the Creator. To hear couples witness to the blessings of NFP, go to www.rcdony.org/nfp. To learn more, please contact the NFP Office, apietropaoli@rcdony.org or at 518-483-0459.
Contact for More Information: Angelo & Suzanne Pietropaoli, Phone Number: 518-483-0459 Email:apietropaoli@rcdony.org
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MISSION PROJECTS OF THE DIOCESE OF OGDENSBURG
The Mission Projects of the Diocese of Ogdensburg will be held this year on the West side of the diocese on the weekend of July 26-27. Funds raised support The Diocese of Latakia, the Latin America Appeal, and San Martin de Porres in Peru, as well as assist with immigration for our foreign clergy and the diocese' evangelization efforts. Every little bit helps!
Contact for More Information: Alexis Michael Email: amichael@rcdony.org
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SACRED HEART INDOOR YARD SALE: Something for Everyone!! (Chazy, NY)
Sacred Heart Parish in Chazy (31 Church Street, Chazy) is having their Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, July 26, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. You won't want to miss this. We have furniture, appliances, household items, toys, books, games, knick knacks, dishes, collectibles, tools, gardening, holiday, baby items and much, much more! We also have concessions. For more information, contact the rectory 518-846-7650.
Contact for More Information: Noreen Barcomb Email: Chazypa@rcdony.org Phone: 518-846-7650.
CHINESE AUCTION & Craft Fair: Save The Date! (Lyon Mountain)
Chinese Auction & Craft Fair
Sunday July 27, 2005 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
SORRELL-WOODWARD AMERICAN LEGION POST 1623
3909 NY-374,
LYON MOUNTAIN, NY 12952
All Proceeds from Auction to support St. Bernard's 150th Anniversary Celebration
Contact for More Information: Jeanette Pageau Email cathcommsbse@rcdony.org
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SUMMER WORKSHOP BONANZA!: Catechist Certification Opportunity
Deepen your faith life and work on your catechist certification. All catechists are invited to attend. 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on 8/2 in St. Alexander's in Morrisonville or 8/24 in Immaculate Conception in Brownville. Earn up to 3 workshop credits in one day! Register by July 30 at: rcdony.org/certworkshops
Contact for More Information: Anita Soltero Email asoltero@rcdony.org and or Phone Number: 518-310-3669
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HOUSE OF PRAYER SUMMER HOURS JUNE - AUG: ‘Jesus said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile." ' (Mark 6:30)
WEDNESDAYS: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
+ The Contemplative Rosary with Dan Hobbs, Volunteer, from 11:30 .a.m – 12:30 p.m.
THURSDAYS: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
+ Soaking Prayer with Eve McGill, Volunteer, offered the 3rd Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Next Session: July 17, 2025
Soaking Prayer is surrendering yourself to the Holy Spirit in a relaxed atmosphere and being immersed in receiving an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. A short introduction is given about the flow of the session followed by a 30-minute praise and worship segment to invoke the Holy Spirit. The remainder of the time is spent listening to the direction of the Holy Spirit through Scripture readings and being open to receive healing at any level: emotional, psychological, physical, spiritual, and generational. Each session is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes praise and worship, soaking prayer, witness/group sharing, lunch (bring your own bagged lunch), and recitation of the Rosary.
This is a unique form of prayer which allows you to call a 'time out' for yourself to come to a spiritual environment and receive an infilling of God's love, mercy, healing, compassion and peace. Everyone is welcome! (OLA House of Prayer is located at 7270 Star Road Route 190, Ellenburg Center.)
Contact for More Information: Eve McGill Email and or Phone Number: evemcgill16@charter.net or call 518-645-2648
FRIDAYS: Noon – 4 p.m.
+ Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary with Cheryl Lagree, Volunteer, from 3 – 4 p.m.
ANY OTHER TIME: BY APPOINTMENT, Call 518-534-9976 (Sarah) or 518-493-6671 (Deacon Ken)
MEETINGS AS WELL AS DAY AND OVERNIGHT RETREATS WELCOMED. Please call 518-534-9976 (Sarah) to make arrangements.
Contact for More Information: Sarah Anderson Phone Number: 518-534-9976
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SUMMER GALA & RAFFLE: St. Mary's Church, Clayton
St. Mary's Church in Clayton is holding its annual Summer Gala & Raffle. First Prize is $10,000, Second through Fifth Prizes are $500. Winners need not be present to win. The Gala dinner event is at the Cerow Arena in Clayton on Tuesday, August 5, 5:30-10 p.m. Tickets are $100 and include dinner for 2, hors d'ouvres, 2 coupons for 1 drink each, coffee and dessert. (Sorry! No take-outs.) Tickets available after St. Mary's Masses or at the parish office at 521 James Street, Clayton. For more info, contact the parish office at 315-686-3398.
Contact for More Information: St. Mary's parish office Email: claytonsec@rcdony.org Phone Number: 315-686-3398
DIOCESAN YOUTH VOLUNTEER'S APPRECIATION PICNIC:
Calling all Youth Parish Volunteers! Join us for a special day celebrating and honoring our Diocesan Youth Parish Volunteers! Parents and siblings, Youth Volunteers - altar servers, music ministers, faith formation helpers, lectors, etc., are invited to Camp Guggenheim, Saranac Lake, on August 11, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a joyful gathering filled with faith, fellowship, and fun.
This event is a wonderful opportunity for youth to connect, listen to the vocation stories of special guest speakers, and enjoy games and activities designed to inspire and strengthen their faith. A delicious cookout of hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided. The day will culminate in a beautiful Mass celebrated by Bishop Terry R. LaValley — an experience that promises to be uplifting for both youth and their families.
Don't miss out on this special occasion! The registration deadline is August 4. Register now at https://www.rcdony.org/ya We look forward to celebrating with you!
Contact for More Information: Sister Mary Eamon Lyng Email: elyng@rcdony.org
FAMILY GUGGENHEIM: Registration is open
Family Guggenheim welcomes families to come enjoy a special weekend in the beauty of the Adirondacks. Expect fun family workshops and activities that will have you working and laughing together. Celebrate Christ’s presence in your lives through liturgy and special prayer services. Take time for great outdoor activities like paddle boat rides, beach volleyball and hiking. You are never too young or too old to enjoy being family at Camp Guggenheim!
Session 1: August 14-17 - currently filled to capacity and running a waitlist.
Session 2: August 21-24
Session 3: October 10-12
Registration is open now at https://www.rcdony.org/fg
Financial assistance is available.
For more information, contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920 or startaglia@rcdony.org.
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FOUNDERS' DAY: Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Ellenburg Center, NY
Festivities of the Day
9:15-10 a.m. Arrival and Special Music
10-10:45 a.m. Creation, Our Cathedral of Hope!" with Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ, Guest Speaker
11 a.m. Celebration of the Mass with Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley,, Bishop of Ogdensburg
Noon: Delicious Summer Luncheon...all are invited to join us.
Please call 518-594-3253 to RSVP for lunch. If you forget, come anyway for we always have plenty!
We hope you are able to take a break from our busy world and join friends and neighbors in giving thanks and praise to our Lord as we remember Father Joseph Trombley and the many volunteers who founded this treasure of prayer, retreat and worship in the beautiful foothills of the Adirondacks! There is no cost for lunch. Any donation, however, is always gratefully accepted.
Contact for More Information: Sarah Anderson Phone Number: 518-534-9976
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2025 ST. JAMES SCHOOL SUMMER RAFFLE: Grand Prize $10,000.
St. James School Summer Raffle
GRAND Prize: $10,000
2nd Prize: $5,000
3rd Prize: $2,500
4th Prize: $1,500
5th Prize: $500
Grand prize drawing will be held Sunday, Sept. 7 at 12:30 p.m.
All tickets will remain “in the drum” and be eligible for EVERY prize drawing!! Only 350 tickets will be sold.
Donation price is $100 each.
Tickets will be available after Masses & from Gouverneur school office 315-287-0130 or St. James Parish office 315-287-0114. Winner need NOT be present to win. NYS Tax documentation required.
Thanks for your support!
Contact for More Information: St. James Parish Phone Number: 315-287-0114
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WOMENS HEALING RETREAT: From Eve to Mary, A Journey of Hope and Healing
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
The Our Lady of the Rosary Healing Retreat Committee is once again offering a retreat:
From Eve to Mary, A Journey of Hope and Healing
October 9-12
Wadhams Hall
Ogdensburg, New York 13669
Presenters:
Father Michael Jablonski and Father Douglas Schirmer
Cost:
$275 includes accommodations and meals
Fundraising - Donations gratefully accepted
In order to make the retreat financially accessible, the registration fee does not cover the full cost of the retreat which would be $500 per person. Fundraisers are taking place to cover the shortfall. If you would like to make a free will donation to help defray the cost of the retreat, please use the link below. Thank you in advance.
To register and for more information:
https://www.rcdony.org/ourlady
PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF FRANCE
11 Days: November 10-20, 2025
Lourdes * Nevers * Tours * Loire Valley * Chartres *Mont St. Michel * Bayeux * Normandy * Caen * Lisieux * Paris
Hosted by: Father Donald A. Robinson
$3,999 from New York (air/land tour price is $3,449 plus $550 government taxes/airline surcharges
Contact for More Information: Father Robinson Email/Phone Number: donrob4@twcny.rr.com / (315) 408-0858
PILGRIMAGE TO FRANCE: With Fr. Bryan Stitt and Claire Couche
September 28 - October 8, 2025
Join Father Bryan Stitt and Claire Couche of “Finding Philothea” on a pilgrimage to France in this Jubilee Year! This 11-day trip will include visits to Lisieux, Normandy Beach, Mont St. Michel, Paris, Lourdes, and more! Cost is $4,995 - Land and Air (from New York JFK) - $4,095 Land Only
For more information from Select International Tours, call 800- 842-4842 or email Rebecca@select-intl.com
Contact for More Information: Sarah McIntosh Email cantonsec@rcdony.org Phone Number: 315-386-2543
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY WITH FATHER AMYOT: Celebrate the Jubilee Year
Celebrate the Year of Faith PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY
Hosted by Father Andrew Amyot Visiting: Venice • Florence • Assisi • Rome
Only $4,599 from Montreal 11 Days - November 5-15, 2025 (Air/land price is $3,949 plus $650 government taxes/airline surcharges). The opportunity to pass through the Holy Doors of the Basilica of St. Peter in Vatican City & the other three Major Basilicas.
For a brochure and more information contact: Father Andrew Amyot at (315) 384-6028 or mail: P.O. Box 637 Norfolk, NY 13667, e-mail: fraamyot2@gmail.com Space is limited! Call today!
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