eNOTES for July 25, 2023
(with bulletin information for the weekends of August 6 and 13, 2023)
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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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From The Diocesan Offices:
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SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH LAY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
The Sisters of St. Joseph invite you to a meeting on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 at their Motherhouse, 1425 Washington Street, Watertown if you are interested in learning about our Lay Associate Program. Associates meet once a month to learn about the spirituality, the charism and mission and history of the Sisters of St. Joseph, pray together, and discuss ways to deepen one’s spiritual life. This group is open to men and women. If you are interested, please contact Sister Mary Eamon (smelyngssj@yahoo.com) or Sister Bethany srbethssj@gmail.com or call 315-782-3460.
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RACHEL'S VINEYARD AFTER ABORTION HEALING RETREAT: September 15-17
If you (or a friend) are suffering after an abortion, you're not alone. Consider participating in the Sept 15-17 Rachel's Vineyard after-abortion healing retreat being held at the Guggenheim Lodge in Saranac Lake. For more information, contact the Respect life office. Registration is online at rcdony.org/pro-life. If you'd like to attend a retreat in another location visit www.rachelsvineyard.org for a list of locations. Don't suffer alone. Help is available.
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CHRIST IS HERE: COME ENCOUNTER HIM: A workshop on how to see Christ in the world
Christ Is Here is an opportunity to understand how Christ draws us to Him through all things in this world!
All are welcome to attend this workshop. Join us as we view short video talks based on the book Mysterion by Father Harrison Ayre. He will unveil how to see Christ in the world and be Christ to the world through the Sacramental Worldview.
When: Saturday, September 16
Time: 9 AM - 3 PM
Choose one of our five locations:
St. Andre's Outreach Center, Malone
Parish Center, Adams
Parish Center, Croghan
Parish Center, Redford
Brzana Hall, St. Mary's Cathedral, Ogdensburg
Please bring your own lunch.
The cost is attend is $20 when you register at www.rcdony.org/christ.
Brought to you by the Department of Education for the Diocese of Ogdensburg
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ANDREW DINNERS: Men of High School Age and Above
Come and join Bishop LaValley to learn more about being a priest. Any man of high school age and above is welcome to attend the Andrew Dinner sponsored by the Vocation Office. Parents are welcome to attend. The program begins at 5 p.m. followed by Holy Hour and dinner with Bishop Terry R. LaValley, and area pastors and priests. If you are interested in attending, speak to your pastor and register at https://www.rcdony.org/andrewdinners.
The Andrew Dinners are being held in the following Deaneries:
Clinton-Northern Franklin Sunday, October 1, St. Alexander’s Parish Center, Morrisonville
Adirondack Mountain Sunday, October 8, Holy Ghost Parish Center, Tupper Lake
St. Lawrence Sunday, October 15, Church of the Visitation Hall, Norfolk
Jefferson-Lewis Sunday, October 29, St. James Parish Hall, Carthage
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OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY HEALING RETREAT: For Adult Women
Registration for the Our Lady of the Rosary Healing Retreat is now available. The retreat is open to 35 women over the age of 18. The retreat will be held at Wadham’s Hall in Ogdensburg October 5-8, 2023.
For more information and registration, please visit https://www.rcdony.org/ourlady. If you would like to send a donation to help defray the cost of the retreat, please mail a check to Mr. Bill Seymour, Wadham’s Hall, 6866 State Highway 37 Ogdensburg, NY 13669. The committee extends their thanks and gratitude for your prayers and support.
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FAITH COMMUNITY NURSE FOUNDATIONS COURSE: Fall 2023
What: Using the Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing curriculum, this course is open to RN’s or other persons interested in health ministry in their church or community. Faith Community Nurses (Parish Nurses) provide health education and counseling, serve as patient advocates and connect patients to resources in the community. They care for the whole person - body, mind and spirit - with a particular focus on the spiritual.
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Thursdays, All 5 sessions are required:
October 12 - St. Joseph’s Community Outreach Center, Plattsburgh NY
October 19 - Virtually via Zoom
October 26 - Virtually via Zoom
November 2 - Virtually via Zoom
November 9 - St. Joseph’s Community Outreach Center, Plattsburgh NY
Mercy Care’s Faith Community Nurse Program is a volunteer program. Nurses may choose the number of hours they are able to give. Mercy Care will provide the training, support and networking with other nurses or health ministers who are called to take on this role.
For more information, contact Lexi Bevilacqua at abevilacqua@adkmercy.org or 518-523-5446
The Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course is supported by a grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. The Faith Community Nurse Course is offered at no charge to participants located within the Diocese of Ogdensburg.
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BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL: Breakfast Buffet, Altona
Breakfast Buffet
Sunday, July 30, 2023
8a.m. - 1 p.m.
Holy Angels Hall, Altona, NY
MENU:
Blueberry Pancakes, Regular Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Eggs and Homefries Coffee, Orange Juice, Milk and Water
Take-Outs Available
Bake Sale, Basket Raffle, 50/50 Raffle, Pop Corn and Cotton Candy
Adults $10, Children 6-12 $5
Free for Children 5 and Under
For more info., Please call the Parish Office 518-572-6643
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FOUNDATION DAY AT OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS: A Day of Memories, Celebration, and Callings
You are warmly invited to the House of Prayer at 7270 Star Road, Route 190 in Ellenburg Center on August 5 for its Annual Foundation Day with the theme '"In Him, You are Also Being Built Together"...The Extraordinary Calling of Ordinary People!' The day begins early at 8 a.m. with First Saturday Devotions, followed by Welcome and Music at 9 a.m.. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. Guest speaker, Darcy Fargo, Editor of THE NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC will present at 9:30 and the Celebration of Saturday Morning Mass begins at 10:30 with Bishop Terry R. LaValley. All are invited to a delicious luncheon following the Mass. Please call Sarah Anderson for more information at 518-534-9976.
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EVENING OF SACRED MUSIC: Songs of Mary. Clayton NY.
Please join us as we perform music honoring our church’s namesake, St. Mary in Clayton
Featuring:
Vincent Kinnard, organ
Kathryn Ingerson, soprano
Catherine Delaney Hungerford, clarinet
Turning Point Men’s Barbershop Chorus
St. Mary’s Church Choir
Sunday, August 6 at 6 p.m.
at St. Mary’s Church,
521 James Street, Clayton, NY
A light reception will follow
in St. Mary’s parish center.
This is a free event.
A free-will offering supporting the music ministry is appreciated.
For more info, contact St. Mary's parish office at 315-686-3398.
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NEXT FRIENDSHIP GROUP MEETING: A Life-Changing Faith Opportunity for All
Our next Friendship Group meeting will be held on Thursday, August 17 at 7 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom.
Fr. Sean Morris, OMV will talk with us about the book It's Good To Be Here by Christina Chase and answer your questions.
In this awe-inspiring book about a 21st century, wheel-chair bound woman, whose spirituality has been compared to St. Thérèse of Lisieux, you will find:
-Consolation in how much God loves you in the midst of your sufferings
-Joy that you are cherished by God no matter how little and crippled you are, spiritually or otherwise
-How none of us can exist apart from limitations and boundaries
-Why none of us can walk through this life unaided. In the presence of God, not a single one of us can even stand
-How Jesus' choice to join us in our littleness -- exposing Himself to the limitations of time and space and circumstance, even unto His death on the Cross -- helps us transcend our greatest suffering
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.
The book is on sale at sophiainstitute.com
Please contact Mary Beth Bracy at mbracy@sophiainstitute.com with any questions or for more information.
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ALPHA IS HERE!: YOU ARE INVITED! Massena, NY
Location: St Mary's Social Hall 7 Sycamore St., Massena
Dates: Tuesdays starting September 12, 2023
Time: 6 -8:30 p.m.
Free to all and includes a delicious meal!
Contact Info" www.massenacatholics.com or 315-769-2469
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: Invitation - August 1st Revival Webinar with Bishop Cozzens
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: Make a Will
Good Christian Stewardship would call for the orderly disposition of our worldly goods. If you do not make a Will, the State will do so and it may not be according to your wishes.
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…while some sexual abuse is purely opportunistic, most children are groomed and lured into situations where they are vulnerable to abuse. Common grooming strategies include:
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Befriending parents, particularly single parents, to gain access to their children.
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Offering babysitting services to busy parents or guardians.
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Taking jobs and participating in community events that involve children.
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Becoming a guardian or foster parent.
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Offering to coach children’s sports or chaperone overnight trips.
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Volunteering in youth organizations.
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Loitering in places children frequent like parks, playgrounds, malls, game arcades, etc.
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Befriending youngsters on social media.
For more information, contact the Safe Environment Office at (315) 393-2920
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the August 5/6 Bulletin
Plastic Free July Continued into August ... As plastic production and waste generation increases, it is clear we can’t recycle our way out of the problem; we need to ‘turn off’ the plastics tap! Check your trash this week for single- use plastics, and consider one you can avoid when shopping next time.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the August 12/13 Bulletin
“There is no such thing as away. When you throw something away, it must go somewhere.” Often our society falls prey to ‘out of sight, out of mind’ thinking- businesses, individuals, governments. Check out The Story of Stuff Project by Anne Leonard to find out more about the ‘stuff we throw away,’ where it goes and ways we may reduce it.
U.S. SISTERS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING: monthly bulletin announcements
August – The first principle of Catholic Social Teaching is respect for the dignity of persons. Traffickers ignore this principle by treating people as commodities, products to be bought and sold. See Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking for more information.
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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.
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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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.
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
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.
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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The next submission deadline is August 6 for the August 8 edition of eNotes with bulletin information for the weekends of Aug. 20 and 27, 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.