eNOTES FOR JUNE 14
(with bulletin information for the weekends of June 26 and July 3)
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The next submission deadline is June 26 for the June 28 edition of eNotes with bulletin information for the weekends July 10 and 17. 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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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. Lukas Hermann Gruber.
You are cordially invited to join in the Ordination Liturgy on Saturday, the twenty-fifth of June, Two thousand and twenty-two at eleven o’clock in the morning at The Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary, 17 Lawrence Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13676.
A Reception will immediately follow the Ordination on the rectory lawn across the street from The Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary. The Ordination Mass will also be livestreamed at www.rcdony.org/ordination. The Ordination Mass program will be available at the same link shortly before the Ordination.
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GUGGENHEIM ART AND ADVENTURE DAYS: Summer Camp Day Events for youth ages 11 to 15
Does your child (11-15 years old) want to try the Camp Guggenheim experience without committing to a whole week or does your child just want more time at our home on the water? This summer, Camp Guggenheim is once again offering its Guggenheim Summer Fun Days! This year with specialized Art and Adventure Tracks! Your child is welcome to attend one or both events (lodging not provided)
On July 5th we will be offering our Art Track with opportunities for mask making, photography, and more! On July 6th we will be offering our Adventure track with opportunities to try out Camp’s rappelling wall, kayaking around Saranac Lake, and more! Both days will conclude with an opportunity to attend Mass!
The fee to attend each day event is only $15.00 and includes Guggenheim fun along with drinks, and snacks. Please provide your own bagged sandwich for lunch. We’ll do the rest!!
If you have any registration questions, please contact,Jeannie Grizzuto, Youth Office Administrator at: jgrizzuto@rcdony.org or 315-393-2920 ext. 1413
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CELEBRATION OF THE BODY OF CHRIST: a 150th Anniversary Event
For 150 years, the Lord has blessed the people, the Body of Christ, of the Diocese of Ogdensburg with charisms to lead and minister to His flock.The Celebration of the Body of Christ is our opportunity to recognize the many graces the Lord has bestowed on his people. We will acknowledge and honor those who have given distinguished service to their communities, parishes, diocese and the Church. Please join us for this special time of music, prayer and gathering.
July 10, 2022 at St. Mary's Cathedral in Ogdensburg
2pm: Donald K. Fellows, past director for music for Saint Mary’s Cathedral & Wadhams Hall Seminary College offers a recital on the cathedral organ.
3pm: Holy Hour and Presentation of Honors to distinguished guests. Reception to follow on cathedral lawn
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CELEBRATE A SPIRITUAL-FRATERNAL TRADITION: pilgrimage to St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle LaMotte
On Sunday, July 17th, Knights of Columbus from throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg will participate in their 74th annual pilgrimage to St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle LaMotte, Vermont. Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley will celebrate Mass at 12:15 p.m. Following Mass, the Peru K of C Council will serve a luncheon on the shrine’s grounds.
Beautiful St. Anne’s Shrine is located on the shores of Lake Champlain, only a few miles from the Rouses Point Bridge. The Shrine’s religious history began in 1666 when the French erected a fort and chapel. The chapel was blessed in 1893, and a beautiful statue of St. Anne, the mother of Mary, was erected.
For more information, please call Pilgrimage Coordinator Gordon Burdo at 518-563-2796
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NFP AWARENESS WEEK JULY 24-30, 2022: Called to the Joy of Love
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 mails posters and educational materials to all parishes; additional copies upon request. Download additional bulletin inserts and bulletin briefs and homily helps by clicking the links.
"CALLED TO THE JOY OF LOVE." This theme for National NFP Awareness Week , July 24-30, invites all to discover how Natural Family Planning supports God's gifts of love and life in marriage. In THE JOY OF LOVE (AL, 222), Pope Francis specifically calls attention to these healthy, effective, morally acceptable, and truly organic approaches to family planning. He writes, "They are to be promoted, since these methods respect the bodies of the spouses, encourage tenderness between them, and favor the education of an authentic freedom." To hear from couples who know from experience that this is true, go to www.rcdony.org/nfp. To learn more, please contact the NFP Office, apietropaoli@rcdony.org or at 518-483-0459.
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THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM: Volunteer Opportunity
To volunteer for this program you can live in one of the five Counties listed:
Franklin,Essex, Jefferson, Clinton, St. Lawrence. Please contact Melissa Howard-mhoward@cathcharities.org
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WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2022: A Virtual Celebration Of Families
Description: The 10th World Meeting of Families was postponed for one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is being celebrated in Rome this year from June 22nd to 26th, although in-person participation is restricted to delegates and representatives from organizations involved in pastoral care of families. Each diocese is encouraged to participate virtually. For more information about the World Meeting of Families and how to participate this year, please go to www.rcdony.org/wmof2022.html.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #11544 BREAKFAST: Return of Monthly Breakfasts, Norfolk, NY
Description: PARISH of the VISITATION and ST. RAYMOND
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BRUNCH
SECOND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
FROM 8:30am TO 11:30am
Adults: $10, Under 12: $5, Under 5: FREE
Omelets - Add $3.00, Take-outs available
Church of the Visitation
Fr. Amyot Parish Center
Norfolk, New York
For more info contact Grand Knight Gil Gonthier 315-212-5166
No other new parish events were submitted. Please check your parish bulletins and previously posted submissions below.
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT CORNER: Did you know? ...
Did You Know…the most common lure used by child molesters is the Affection Lure. It is used both offline and online to exploit unsuspecting youngsters in need of love and attention. Most victims of abuse are befriended and “groomed” over a period of hours, days, weeks, months or years. Child molesters have acknowledged that when there’s a physically or emotionally absent parent in the picture, it makes the child more vulnerable to grooming and abuse. For more information, visit A Profile of the Child Molester and Grooming Techniques | Child Lures® Prevention (childluresprevention.com).
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PLANNED GIVING: Give Your House and Continue to Live There
You may want to make a major gift to our parish. Why not consider real estate? This is called a life estate gift. This simply means that you give a piece of real estate, such as your residence, to our parish, obtain a charitable income tax deduction and retrain the right to live there as long as you want. This arrangement removes the property from your estate and relieves your executor from having to dispose of your home at your death. For more information, contact Scott Lalone at the Diocese at 315-393-2920 or Email slalone@rcdony.org.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: Creation Care Tips
for the June 25/26 Bulletin
If you are planning on visiting a restaurant known for giving generous portions, plan on bringing a container for the left-overs with you. This eliminates getting a throw-away container, which helps reduce your amount of garbage.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: Creation Care Tips
for the July 2/3 Bulletin
With gas prices at a record high, this is the year to seriously consider reducing the amount of lawn that you mow. It is not difficult to convert unmowed strips of ground around your property into wildflower gardens, raspberry/blackberry thickets or young forestlands. Using less gasoline and increasing the amount of photosynthesis in an area is great for our common home.
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U.S. SISTERS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING: monthly bulletin announcements
July – Check to see if there are residences around you that serve survivors of trafficking. Staff in these residences help to restore the lives of survivors and can use your support. U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking
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BROWNBAG CHAT SERIES: Evangelization Lunchtime Discussion via Zoom
The Office of New Evangelization will be running a new Brownbag Chat starting Wednesday, June 15 from noon-1pm via Zoom. We will use videos from The Search Continues on Formed.org. In each session, we will watch one or two short videos together via zoom and then have an informal discussion.
Description of the Series:The Search Continues is a series of Q&A interviews by Chris Stefanick with professors from the Augustine Institute. Based on some of the most searched questions on the internet on the Catholic faith, these videos accompany The Search and help facilitators with questions that might come in The Search group discussions.
If you would like to join us this series of lunch-time chat discussions, please sign up online at https://www.rcdony.org/brownbag . For more information, contact Marika Donders at mdonders@rcdony.org.
SIGN UP FOR SUMMER CAMP: Guggenheim Youth Camp is accepting registrations for Summer Sessions
Registration is open for the 2022 Summer Camp Season!
In joyful anticipation for the opportunity to resume Summer Camp Guggenheim 2022, you may register your child(ren) at this time. The Guggenheim Summer Camp program runs from July 3rd to August 12th.
The reasonable fee to attend a week long session is $375.00 and is made possible by the Bishops Fund Appeal
Please keep in mind that the COVID pandemic is still in process, and we will be following the guidance of the CDC and NYSDOH with regards to our camp COVID requirements.
If you have any questions and/or concerns please feel free to reach out to Tom Semeraro, Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry Tom can be reached by phone at 315-393-2920 ext. 1415 or email tsemeraro@rcdony.org.
To register please visit: https://www.rcdony.org/youth/camp
GOLF TOURNAMENT: Peru
The 34th Annual Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Bill McBride Jr. Memorial Charity Golf Tournament will be held Friday, June 17th at the Adirondack Golf and Country Club in Peru. The four-person scramble will feature a “New Car Hole in One” sponsored by Bailey Ford and other great prizes. Shotgun start at 10 a.m. All are invited! Obtain entry forms and information from Greg Lombard at 518-593-2652 or email gnetlombard@charter.net.
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ON OUR KNEES PRAYER CAMPAIGN: United in prayer for the Dobbs Supreme Court Case
October 22 - June 22 all are asked to pray for the protection of life in our nation.
Background: January 22, 1973: Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision began the era of abortion on demand in the USA.
• 2018: Mississippi passed a law protecting unborn children after 15 weeks of gestation, when the baby has a heartbeat, eyes that open, ears that hear, and can move and kick. The law was challenged and the case, known as Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, is being heard by the Supreme Court.
• Dobbs v Jackson is a landmark case that could potentially overturn the decision of Roe v Wade. The possibility for future laws protecting the unborn hangs in the balance.
• December 1, 2021: oral arguments for the case were heard. A decision is expected in June 2022. More information at www.prayfordobbs.com
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RETURN OF THE MOUNT CARMEL FEAST: St. Anthony's Church, Watertown, June 24,25,& 26
St. Anthony's Church, 850 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY
Friday, June 24th. Grounds open 5-10 pm
Saturday, June 25th. Grounds open 1-10 pm
Sunday, June 26th. Grounds open 1-10 pm
Sunday, June 26th. 5 pm religious procession
Sunday, June 26th. 9:30 pm Giant Fireworks
Homemade Italian food - Sausage, Pizza, Fried Dough, Cookies!
Rides and games for the kids.
For more information contact the parish: 315-782-1190
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE SANCTIFICATION OF PRIESTS, JUNE 24, 2022: All pastors, catechists, principals
World Day for the Sanctification of Priests takes place every year on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This day is celebrated on Friday, June 24, 2022. This day is all about praying for your priest or priests in your parish and his sanctification, that is, his/their holiness! Every day our priests pray for us and our intentions at they preside over Mass, hear confessions, baptize our children or bury our loved ones. Our priests need our prayers, and you should tell them that you are praying for them. You never know what your parish priest or pastor is going through, sacrificing out of love for his parishioners.
Mass Announcement
Today is the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and World Priest Day, which is a day set aside to pray for priests, so we encourage each of you to pray in a special way today for Father______________ that he is strengthened and renewed each day as he serves as a priest of Jesus Christ.
Prayers of the Faithful
For Father_______, our (pastor, associate pastor) in his ministry to the People of (parish name), that the Holy Spirit will come down upon him and light his heart anew for the priesthood, we pray to the Lord.
That we may never take the presence of our priests for granted, as we cherish the celebration of the Mass and are nourished by the Eucharist, we pray to the Lord.
Prayer for Bulletin
Sacred Heart of Jesus, protect our priest_____in the midst of his work at our parish______________. Comfort him in his afflictions. Give him health of body, assistance in his temporal needs, and your blessing on all that he does. We ask the Holy Spirit to come down and light his heart anew for the priesthood and help him to grow in holiness.
ST. ANDRE BESSETTE PARISH PILGRIMAGE: Malone, NY
Please join us on Saturday, July 9 at St. Helen’s Church in Chasm Falls (8 a.m.) for the annual St. Andre Bessette Parish Pilgrimage. The 9-mile walk will follow Whippleville Road and River Road, and end at Notre Dame Church in Malone around Noon. Light refreshments will then be served.
If you are concerned about your ability to walk the route, please consider joining us in Eucharistic Adoration prayer at Notre Dame. It will take place at the same time as the walk, from 8 a.m. to Noon.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will help defray the cost of the Our Lady of the Rosary Healing Retreat, to be held at Wadhams Hall in Ogdensburg October 6-9 for women of the Diocese of Ogdensburg.
Donations are greatly appreciated. They can be mailed to:
Wadhams Hall/Women’s Retreat
c/o Mr. William Seymour
6866 State Highway 37
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
For more information contact Nancy and Mark Beddoe at beddoe@sympatico.ca
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VERY SPECIAL HOUSE SITTERS: Salary...Pearl of Great Price! Ellenburg
Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Route 190, Ellenburg, NY is looking for many Volunteer "House Sitters." The responsibility is to arrive by 10 AM on your chosen day(s), and remain on premises until 4 PM to welcome visitors. Lunch and snack items on hand along with tea, coffee, soda, and bottled water. Training will be provided on the history of the House of Prayer, its mission, and the various ways to carry out this gentle ministry of hospitality for those seeking time in a home of Mary to listen to our Lord, browse in the library, or visit the "Gift Shop." Flexible schedule (and hours) are fine. If interested in volunteering for one day a month, or week, or more, please call Sarah Anderson at 518-534-9976.
FAMILY GUGGENHEIM: Registration is open
Online Registration is open for the Family Guggenheim program at www.rcdony.org/family-life/fg
Session 1 is August 18 -21. Session 2 is August 25-28. Session 3 is October 7-9. Don't delay...sessions are filling fast.
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 and laughing together. Celebrate Christ’s presence in your lives through liturgy (often outside) 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! For more information, please contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920 or startaglia@rcdony.org
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RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT: After-Abortion Healing Weekend
If you (or a friend) are suffering after an abortion, you're not alone. Consider participating in the next Rachel's Vineyard retreat offered September 2-4 at the Guggenheim Center in Saranac Lake. The weekend will be held at the main camp to provide more social distancing. Each retreatant will have their own room. Open to women and men. Registration is online or contact the Respect Life office 518-524-0774 or cminer@rcdony.org. Don't suffer alone. Help is available.
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OBERAMMERGAU PILGRIMAGE: Classic Austria and Germany Pilgrimage Featuring the Passion Play of Oberammergau!
Classic Austria and Germany Pilgrimage
Featuring the Passion Play of Oberammergau!
Hosted by Father Andrew Amyot
11 Days: September 13-23, 2022
$4099 per person from Montreal (Air/land tour price is $3599 plus $500 taxes/airline surcharges)
Visiting: Heidelberg, Rhine Valley, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna, Altötting, Munich & Rothenburg!
Price includes: Roundtrip air from Montreal, First Class/Select hotels, hotels & guesthouses in Oberammergau, First Class (Category 1) admission tickets for the Passion Play, most meals, comprehensive sightseeing by private motor coach with an English-speaking guide and much more!
FOR DETAILED BROCHURE, PLEASE CONTACT FATHER AMYOT at (315) 384-2064 or fraamyot2@twcny.rr.com
SPACE IS LIMITED – BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
This is your last chance to experience the world-famous Passion Play of Oberammergau until 2030!
LINKS
Office of Vocation General Intercessions Cycle C
Office of Vocations Bulletin Blurbs Cycle C
Office of Evangelization Bulletin Blurbs Cycle C