Roman Catholic 
Diocese of Ogdensburg

eNOTES FOR JUNE 28

(with bulletin information for the weekends of July 10 and July 17) 

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eNOTES is a biweekly diocesan newsletter which is sent to the following distribution lists: all priests, diocesan staff, deacons, deacon candidates, bookkeepers and secretaries, catechetical leaders, principals, commissioned lay ministers, diocesan finance council, diocesan pastoral council, and pastoral associates and seminarians. Others can subscribe on the eNotes webpage at www.rcdony.org/enotes. 

The next submission deadline is July 10 for the July 12 edition of eNotes with bulletin information for the weekends July 24 and 31. 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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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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BLUE MASS: Save the Date

Bishop Terry R. LaValley cordially invites all Police, Corrections, Fire and EMS Personnel to the Diocese of Ogdensburg Blue Mass at 2:30 p.m. on September 25, 2022.  This year the Blue Mass will be at St. Mary's Church, 521 James Street, Clayton, NY. The entire New York North Country Community is invited to join in prayer for the safety and wellbeing of all first responders and public safety personnel.

For more information contact, Fr. Chris Carrara  at 315-605-1039  or ccarrara@rcdony.org.   

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Parish Events and Notifications 

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PARISH PICNIC: Massena
Celebrate Fr Mark Reilly's 25 Anniversary of the Priesthood

Location - St Mary's Church/Social Hall - 7 Sycamore St, Massena
Date - Sunday, August 7th
Time - 12Noon following 11am Mass at St Mary's

Everyone is welcome! There will be lots of food (featuring a pig roast from Pig and Moo BBQ --- yum!), games for children (and adults, too!), great company and conversation and loads of fun for all!

We ask that if you plan to attend (and we hope you do!), please contact the parish office at 315-769-2469 and let us know how many are coming, so we can properly plan for the food.

Again, congratulations to Fr Mark and we hope to see you there!

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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…June 2022 marks the 20^th anniversary since the US Catholic Bishops passed the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The Charter is a set of procedures to address allegations of sexual abuse of minors by clergy. The Charter directs action in all of the following areas:  (1) Healing and reconciliation for victims and survivors; (2) Cooperation with civil authorities; (3) Discipline of offenders; (4) The creation of safe environments for children and young people; and (5) The development of a means of accountability for the future. Find the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People at 2011 Charter Revisions with EDITS (usccb.org).

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PLANNED GIVING: Buy a New Life Insurance Policy

Some people find they can make a much larger gift than they could otherwise afford by taking out a life insurance policy and name our parish, Catholic school, the Diocese, a Mission Project of the Diocese or a Ministry/Program of the Diocese as beneficiary.  If you name any of the above as owner and beneficiary, the premiums you pay will be deductible on your income tax.  It’s a way to make a large gift on the “installment plan.”

For more inforamation, contact: Scott Lalone, Executive Director, Development Office 393-2920, slalone@rcdony.org.

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: Creation Care Tips

for the July 9/10 Bulletin

Savor the fresh produce that comes from your garden or the Farmers’ Market to your table and enjoy the fruits of summer’s bounty. Be amazed at the variety of flavors, textures and colors of the Season. Give thanks and praise for God’s goodness and the work of human hands. 

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: Creation Care Tips

for the July 16/17 Bulletin

Pope Benedict spoke often in his encyclicals of a certain “reciprocity” between God and our care for creation. This concept is further developed in Laudato Si’. As we care for the environment, we encounter God. In this encounter, we are moved to care for this precious gift through little daily actions. i.e. reducing our trash, turning off air conditioning and fans when not in use, replacing household cleaning products with ‘green ones.’ Just in case you think small things don’t matter, try sleeping with a mosquito in your room!

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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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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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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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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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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. 

 

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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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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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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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Office of Evangelization Bulletin Blurbs Cycle C

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