eNOTES FOR MARCH 30, 2017
(with bulletin information for the weekends of April 9 and 16, 2017)
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FROM THE OFFICE OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT
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APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
The US Catholic Conference of Bishops Youth Protection Office has made available a resource guide to assist the parishes in promoting April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Click on the link below and you will have all the material you need for your April liturgies and suggested activities which can be used in your parish. Please choose what you find applicable to your parish needs.
Liturgy Resource Guide:
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PONTIFICAL GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION: Resources and bulletin announcement ENDDATE: APRIL 9
- Information at http://myfranciscan.org/good-friday/.
- Poster available at http://myfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Good-Friday-POSTER-FINAL.pdf.
- Additional materials available at http://myfranciscan.org/good-friday/media-resources-2017/.
Bulletin Announcement
April 9 - Week Before the Collection
Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools and offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines.
The wars, unrest and instability have been especially hard on Christians. In these times of crisis, the Pontifical Good Friday Collection provides humanitarian aid to refugees. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace and join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land. PLEASE BE GENEROUS! For more information about Christians in the Holy Land, visit www.myfranciscan.org/good-friday.
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2017 ISSUES IN BRIEF: From the NYS Catholic Conference ENDDATE: APRIL 30
Please see and share the Physician Assisted Suicide and Abortion Expansion information HERE or download the one page summaries by clicking on the images above. For more information contact Colleen Miner at cminer@rcdony.org
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CAMP GUGGENHEIM REGISTRATION: Registration for the 2017 season is now open! ENDDATE: APRIL 12
Register soon to ensure a spot for an incredible week of fun and growth in faith! Go to www.rcdony.org/camp to register! For more information contact the Office of Youth Ministry at 315-393-2920 or vlalonde@rcdony.org
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the April 8/9 Bulletin)
Let there be light! By installing energy efficient lighting such as compact fluorescent that screws into regular light sockets uses 70% less electricity, one fourth the energy and will last 10,000 hours or about 8 years. Using compact fluorescent light bulbs where lights are on at least 4 hours per day saves 100 pounds of CO2 annually per bulb. Low Carbon Diet: A 30 Day Program to Lose 5000 Pounds David Gershon p. 27
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the April 15/16 Bulletin)
To make a dramatic improvement in you CO2 emissions and save a considerable amount of money in gasoline costs you can purchase a more fuelefficient auto. So if you are in the market for a new car, give some thought and do some research on buying an Earth-smart auto. An average car in America gets 22 mpg. compared to current available models that get over 60 mpg! Low Carbon Diet: A 30 Day Program to Lose 5000 Pounds David Gershon p. 35
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PLANNED GIVING: Honoring Loved Ones Through Endowment Gifts
Establishing an endowment in the Foundation of the Diocese of Ogdensburg is a wonderful way to provide a lasting and meaningful gift in remembrance of a special person and at the same time support a purpose which that special person held dear. For more information, contact the Diocese at 315-393-2920 or Email slalone@rcdony.org
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40 DAYS FOR LIFE, PLATTBURGH: Begins Ash Wednesday enddate: april 12
From March 1 through April 9, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood, 66 Brinkerhoff St, Plattsburgh, NY, daily 7 am-7pm, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information – and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact: Nancy Belzile 518-593-6024 https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/plattsburgh/
PARISH VOCATION MINISTRY MEETINGS: ENDDATE: APRIL 8enddate: april 8
All parish vocation ministry people are invited to attend one of the regional follow-up meetings scheduled. Any parish not yet with a vocation ministry may send people to any of these meetings.
Who: All parish vocation ministry participants and those who wish to become involved
Where:
February 25: St. Augustine Parish Center, 3029 Main Street, Peru
March 4: Hearthside Room, SSJ Motherhouse, 1425 Washington St., Watertown
March 11: St. John’s Parish Center, 6148 State Route 30, Lake Clear
April 8: Parish of the Visitation Parish Center, 3 Morris St., Norfolk
When: 10:30 am start until 12:00 noon
What: Follow-up
Review goals of WE ARE CALLED diocesan vocation plan
What ideas have worked well? (Come prepared to share what you have done)
What do you need to take it to the next level?
Discussion of the annual parish reporting mechanism for vocation ministry
If your parish has not yet started a vocation ministry, come and learn how to get one going! It is never too late. Please register at least three days ahead of the meeting by emailing or calling: Diocesan Vocation Office (Cathy Russell, Coordinator) crussell@rcdony.org 315-393-2920
D.O.V.S. ENDDATE: APRIL 27
Did you know our diocese has a group called D.O.V.S (diocese of Ogdensburg Vocation Society)? It is a group of dedicated people who pray for and work to promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life in our diocese. They meet most months, plan events to thank our priests and religious and annually take a pilgrimage. Please consider joining! Call Connie at 315-265-2762 or the Vocations Office at 315-393-2920 to join or to ask questions.
GREECE: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE: with Fr. Chris Looby April 11-21, 2018 ENDDATE: DEC 30
Join Fr. Chris Looby, pastor of St. Mary’s in Evans Mills, and travel to Greece following in the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle! The trip Features a 3-night Greek Islands & Turkey cruise. Highlights include Athens, Taverna Dinner Show, 3-Night Cruise, Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos, Santorini, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Philippi, Meteora, Delphi, Corinth, Acropolis. Prices begin at $4149 for an inside double and $4299 for outside double. An information meeting with slideshow presentation for those interested will be held on March 30th at 6:30 PM at the St. Mary’s Parish Center in Evans Mills. For more information please call Fr. Chris at(315)629-4425 or Mary McIntosh at Watertown AAA at (315)558-6372. Opa!
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DIVINE MERCY: Special Mass of Healing ENDDATE: APRIL 23
On Sunday, April 23, 2017, Bishop Terry R. LaValley will preside at a special Mass of Healing for those hurt by the Church in any way, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg at 3:00 pm. This celebration on Divine Mercy Sunday is a fitting means of acknowledging the pain caused by some pastoral leaders or workers in the Church and to apologize for the conduct that caused such grief. The entire diocesan family, clergy, religious, and laity, are invited to participate in this Eucharistic celebration to continue to ask God’s help for healing and reconciliation. This time of prayer is also an expression of continued support for those seeking to rebuild their lives amidst such anguish.
SAVE THE DATE: ERCLMA Spring Retreat and Workshop ENDDATE: APRIL 29
The Eastern Region Commissioned Lay Ministers' Association (ERCLMA) is sponsoring a Spring Retreat/Workshop on Saturday, April 29th at St. Peter's Church, Plattsburgh. The theme for the workshop is " The Call continues.......listening to God's call. The day begins 9:30 a.m. The Keynote Address will provided by Cathy Russell and will be followed by a light lunch. Afternoon events will offer Break-out Sessions, Eucharistic Adoration and Sacramental Reconciliation. If possible, attendees are encouraged to stay at St. Peter's Church for a Corporal 4:00 p.m. Mass. The cost is $10.00 per person. Pre-registration is requested. You can register on-line at RCDONY.org. To locate the registration page, go to "Offices", then "Formation for
Ministry". On the lower left part of the page you will see the registration link for the Spring Event. For More information, you can contact Starr Burke at sburke7035@gmail.com.
TRIP TO ITALY! ENDDATE: SEPT 14
Fr. Ray Moreau, pastor of St. Augustine Parish in North Bangor and St. Mary Parish in Brushton, will lead a trip to Rome and to southern Italy in September, 2017, with Fr. Joe Porpiglia, a classmate and friend from the Diocese of Buffalo. A visit to Assisi is also available to participants. Fr. Ray and Fr. Joe invite you to join them for this enriching and pleasurable travel experience. Both priests are veteran international travelers and group leaders.
Departing on September 24 from either Montreal’s Trudeau Airport or Toronto’s Pearson Airport, and return on October 4 or October 6 (later dates include a visit to Assisi).
Rome, the Vatican, Monte Cassino, Naples, Sorrento, the Isle of Capri, Amalfi and the ruins of Pompeii are but a few of the sites and events included in the itinerary.
If you register by March 15 you can deduct $100 per person from the announced all-inclusive per person price of $3,995 (for returns on October 4) or from the $4,450 per person price if you choose to return on October 6.
Consult Fr. Ray Moreau at (518) 529-7433 or Departure Point at (800) 764-6836 for more information.
CREATING A CULTURE OF VOCATIONS: D.O.V.S. Special Presentation ENDDATE: APRIL 19
The D.O.V.S (Diocese of Ogdensburg Vocation Society) is sponsoring a special presentation on April 19th at 11:30 in the Father Amyot Parish Center in Norfolk. Sr. Patty Urbinelli, SSJ, will present, “My Journey Toward Final Vows- On Becoming a
Sister of St. Joseph.” Come be inspired and ask those questions you have always wanted to ask! The program is free and open to anyone interested. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Connie at 315-265-2762 or the Vocations Office at 315-393-2920 by April 17th.
DEACON ASSEMBLY FEATURES DEACON KANDRA: May event in Lake Placid ENDDATE: MAY 3
Permanent Deacons of the Ogdensburg Diocese have been invited to the annual Deacon Assembly by Bishop Terry R. LaValley. The Assembly is held for deacons, their wives and widows of deacons each year. The Crowne Plaza Hotel and Resort in Lake Placid is the site for this year's event, May 3 and 4, 2017. Deacon Greg Kandra, writer, blogger and internationally known lecturer will be the principal presenter. Dcn. Kandra is from the Diocese of Brooklyn, NY and is a former broadcast journalist. For more information contact: Deacon Kevin Mastellon kmastellon@spwatn.org
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CREATING A CULTURE OF VOCATIONS: Holy Card Creating Contest ENDDATE: MAY 8enddate may 8
The D.O.V.S. (Diocese of Ogdensburg Vocation Society) is sponsoring a holy card creating contest! See the accompanying poster for details. Deadline for submission is May 8. All Catholic School students and parish faith formation students of all ages are eligible to participate.
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YOUTH RALLY REGISTRATION: Registration for the High School Youth Rally is available ENDDATE: MAY 6
Register for the youth rally soon!! Registration is $25 until April 1 and $30 after April 1. The 2017 High School Youth Rally will be held on May 6 at IHC in Watertown. This full-day event will feature keynote speaker Paul J. Kim, prayer, interactive workshops, games, and Mass presided by Bishop LaValley. Each group attending needs to have one Virtus-trained and background-checked adult for each eight students. Youth leaders can register themselves and youth at www.rcdony.org/youthrally/rally. Contact Kelly at kdonnelly@rcdony.org with any questions.
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CLIMATE EMBASSADOR: Dr. Gerry Gacioch ENDDATE: APRIL 2
The Diocese of Ogdensburg and St. Peter's Church of Plattsburgh present Climate Ambassador Dr. Gerry Gacioch at 1pm on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at St. Peter's Church, Cornelia Street, in Plattsburgh, NY. His engaging public presentation will include focus on Pope Francis' encyclical on Environmental Stewardship entitled Laudato Si, Care of our Common Home, plus why we should care about our common home, as individuals and together, as human beings. For more information, contact DEnise Tetrault at spchurchdenise@primelink1.net or at 518-563-1692.
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GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER SERVICE: Plattsburgh, NY ENDDATE: APRIL 14
The Apostles for Life and Champlain Valley Right to Life Inc. are sponsoring a Good Friday Prayer Service in front of the Planned Parenthood Facility, 66 Brinkerhoff St. Plattsburgh, NY at 10am on Thursday, 14 April. All are welcome to come and pray in support for the sanctity of human life, as we continue to defend pre-born children. Point of contact: Deacon Jack Lukasiewicz, (518) 562-1175
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ENTERTAINING ANGELS: A Parish Hospitality Workshop ENDDATE: JUN 3
Saturday June 3 from 8am-4pm st SUNY Potsdam.
Join us for a day-long workshop sponsored by the Offices of New Evangelization and Formation for Ministry that explored how we as a Catholic Faith Community welcome people. A hospitable community doesn’t “just happen.” Hospitality takes effort and intentionality and work. It isn’t just the responsibility of a select few on a hospitality committee. It requires each and every one of us. Please join us for a practical one day workshop at SUNY Potsdam to learn how you can make a difference in how your parish community opens the doors to Christ. Cost for the workshop is $35 per person which includes all materials and lunch. Registration is required. For details, informationand to register, please see http://rcdony.org/hospitality or contact Marika Donders at mdonders@rcdony.org
RACHEL'S VINEYARD: 2017 Retreats set ENDDATE: SEPT 1
Two Rachel's Vineyard after-abortion healing retreats will be offered in our diocese in 2017. The spring retreat will be June 16-18. The fall retreat will be September 1-3. Fr. Thomas Higman will serve as the chaplain for the spring retreat. Retreats are held at the Guggenheim Lodge in Saranac Lake. For more information and a confidential registration form please visit www.rcdony.org/prolife. Dates and locations of retreats outside of our diocese are available at www.rachelsvineyard.org. Don't suffer alone. Help is available.
CATHOLIC HEART WORKCAMP: Fun, Faith and Teens at Work ENDDATE: JUN 25
Catholic Heart Workcamp (CHWC) has announced that it will be coming to Plattsburg this summer, from June 25 to June 30. This week-long service camp, being housed at Seton Catholic Central, is open to high school (entering 9th grade in Fall 2017) and college students. Celebrating 25 years of service in cities throughout the country, Catholic Heart Workcamp’s mission is to inspire young people to live as disciples of Christ through serving others and to foster the Catholic faith of each participant. During the week, campers will volunteer at various sites throughout the Plattsburgh area during the day and participate in fun, faith-building programs in the evening. Daily Mass, Adoration, Penance and prayer nourish campers for their work in the community. The cost is $375 per person, which includes meals, lodging, transportation to the work sites, t-shirts and snacks. For information about the Plattsburgh camp or to register, please contact managers Jocelyn Kelly and
Samantha Poulin at chwc.ogdensburg@gmail.com or call Jocelyn at 518-651-0786. Additional information about CHWC can be found at www.heartworkcamp.com.
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FAMILY GUGGENHEIM: Registration is now open ENDDATE: OCT 6
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!
Come celebrate family ... be strengthened by what you experience…gain insight from other families you meet…share the love of your family with others.
Schedule
Session 1: August 17 - August 20, 2017
Session 2: August 24 - August 27, 2017
Session 3: October 6 - October 8, 2017
Register online at: http://www.rcdony.org/familylife.html
These are parish and other local events that may be of interested to your parishioners. If you would like to share them in your parish bulletin, you can simply cut and paste the text under the "Description."
UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF THE BIBLE: Rouses Point, NY ENDDATE: APRIL 12
Offered at St. Patrick's Parish Center in Rouses Point Thursdays of Lent at 6:30 PM starting March 2. This eight-part study with Jeff Cavins makes the complex simple. With DVD presentations and small group discussions questions, the program helps uncover the story woven throughout Scripture so that you can get the “big picture” of the Bible and understand what it is all about. The Bible is a story about the Father’s unfailing love for you - a love that you are now called to share with others. Call the Rectory for details: 518-297-7361
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LENTEN ADORATION IN MASSENA ON MONDAYS & FRIDAYS: St. Mary's Church, Massena ENDDATE: APRIL 12
Begins on Friday, March 3
Every Monday & Friday in Lent, from 6am to 10pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Mary's Church, 9 Sycamore St., Massena
Side Chapel Room to left of Sanctuary - all are welcome to spend some time in prayer and adoration during these hours - whether "signed up" or not!
For more information, see http://www.massenacatholics.com/
THE WAY OF THE CROSS: West Chazy, NY ENDDATE: APRIL 1
The Immaculate Heart Central School Mystery Players will present "The Way of the Cross" on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., at St. Joseph's Church, West Chazy, NY Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information contact the Parish Office at 518- 493-4521
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CABIN FEVER PAINT AND SIP PARTY: Parish Fundraiser ENDDATE: APRIL 5
On Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 6:30 pm, Jessie Furnia will lead you step by step to paint this beautiful picture. $30, payable at the door includes all instruction, supplies, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Reservations are encouraged to save your spot. Sacred Heart Church Hall, 8 Hall Street, Chazy. 518-846-7650 or 518-570-7747.
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HEARTS ON FIRE: Friday, April 7, Malone, NY ENDDATE: APRIL 7
Join us for Adoration with praise and worship music on April 7 at 7 p.m. in Notre Dame Church in Malone. A bonfire with snacks will follow! This event is open to all and occurs on every first Friday. Contact Catherine Suprenant (catherine@standres.org) for more information
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MONTHLY HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS ON FIRST FRIDAYS: St. Mary's Church, Massena
Next Date: Friday, April 7
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Place: St. Mary's Church, 9 Sycamore St., Massena NY
For more information, see http://www.massenacatholics.com/
WEEKLY LATIN MASS, EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE ROMAN RITE: Potsdam, NY ENDDATE: APRIL 12
St. Mary’s Church in Potsdam offers the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite every Sunday at 9:30am at St. Mary’s Church, 20 St. Lawrence Ave, Potsdam, NY. Everyone is welcome. For more information call the Parish Office at 315-265-9680.
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ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Morrisonville, NY ENDDATE: APRIL 23
St. Alexander and St. Joseph Morrisonville NY will be hosting All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfasts on the following Sundays:
February 5th, 2017
March 5th, 2017
April 2nd, 2017
April 23rd, 2017
Pancake Breakfasts will take place from 8:00 AM till 12 Noon at St. Joseph's Parish Hall in Plattsburgh (Treadwell Mills). Adults $7.00 - Children $3.00 - Under 5 FREE! Menu - Pancakes with REAL MAPLE SYRUP!, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Sausage, Fruit Cocktail, Coffee, Milk and Orange Juice. For more information call 518-561-5039.
CATHOLICISM-PIVOTAL PLAYERS: Rouses Point, NY ENDDATE: APRIL 9
Fr. Stitt will be hosting a video series on Sundays of Lent. The videos are from Bishop Barron’s new program, CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players, a multi-part film series that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization. Bishop Barron was the keynote speaker at the Lake Placid event last fall, and is now on a new journey to unlock the truth behind the Catholic Church’s most influential people, including St. Francis of Assisi, Michelangelo, and St. Catherine of Siena. Please consider joining us at the Champlain Catholic Men’s Club (the former K of C Hall) on 3 Oak Street each Sunday at 1:00PM from March 5 to April 9. Each session will last 1.5 hours. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
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BISHOP BARRON'S CATHOLICISM STUDY: St. Mary's, Evans Mills, NY ENDDATE: APRIL 5
Deepen your faith this lent with the Catholicism Adult Study Program. Bishop Robert Barron Catholicism blends art, architecture, literature, theology, music, and all the treasures of Catholic tradition to illuminate the timeless teachings of the Church. Facilitated by Indian River Knights of Columbus, the first four episodes will be held beginning at 6:30p.m., March 15, 22, 29 and April 5, in St. Mary's Parish Center, 8408 South Main Street, Evans Mills. The final six parts of the series will be scheduled later in fall 2017. Sessions last about 90 minutes. Refreshments are provided. A $10 donation is suggested for the course workbook. To register, please call Laura at 315-629-4678 ext. 0.
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SUGAR ON SNOW BRUNCH: St. Helens Parish Hall (Chasm Falls)ENDDATE: APRIL 9
Our third annual Sugar On Snow Brunch returns Palm Sunday, April 9, at St. Helen's Parish Hall in Chasm Falls. It will be held at St. Helen’s Hall in Chasm Falls from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with continuous seating. Menu includes: sliced ham, scalloped potatoes, Fr. Joe’s Famous Baked Beans, cabbage salad, devilled eggs, homemade pickles, homemade rolls, sugar on snow, homemade raised donuts, coffee, tea and milk. Cost is: $10.00 for adults; $8.00 for Seniors; $5.00 for children 5 to 10 years old; and children under 5 are free. For more information you can reach the parish office at 518-483-1300.
THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST: Malone, NY ENDDATE: APRIL 9
On Palm Sunday, Saint André Bessette Parish in Malone will present "The Seven Last Words of Christ." Scripture readings from the passion of our Lord are illuminated by meditations from the writings of the Saints and contemporary spiritual writers. A choral reflection and hymn follow each meditation. Begin your Holy Week this year by attending this special presentation to take place on Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 4:00 pm in Notre Dame Church in Malone. This event is free, and all are invited. Inquiries can be made at the parish office at (518) 483-1300.
THE WAY OF THE CROSS: Franciscan Mystery Play ENDDATE: APRIL 14
The Franciscan Mystery Players of St. Mary’s and St. John’s Churches present “The Way of the Cross.” A dramatic multi-media presentation of the Passion and Death of the Lord for your Lenten journey. Through the use of special lighting, inspirational music, drama, and soulsearching meditations, one is able to get in touch with oneself; one’s goodness, struggles and one’s sins. Then in a very unique way, it becomes a prayerful vehicle for the Lord’s spirit to forgive, heal, and renew. Free to attend, although donations will be accepted to support the Mystery Players ministry.
Good Friday, April 14, 7:30pm at St. Mary’s Church, Clayton. For more information, contact the parish office at 315-686-3398.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE: Looking for Catholic families ENDDATE: APRIL 12
The International Student Exchange finds local families to host about 3,000 exchange students each year. Students are 15 to 18 years old. They spend five to twelve months in the US. Families should encourage and enable students to practice their own faith. This year’s challenge is finding practicing Catholic families for practicing Catholic students! Would you consider accepting a student as your own child, give them a place to study and sleep, and 3 meals a day? They should have chores your children have, participate in family activities, attend school and church functions, make friends and experience your family’s love and life. Students come with their own spending money and insurance and speak English. For further information, please contact Tarasa Lewis at (315)262-6308 or tarasa4ise@gmail.com.
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FATIMA ANNIVERSARY PRAYER CARDS: attention all pastors and altar and rosary societies ENDDATE: MAY 13
Artist, Bob Renaud, parishioner of St. James in Carthage has created an original work of art based on the three children of Fatima which has been turned into prayer cards celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Fatima (May 13th, 2017). On the reverse side can be found the three prayers which were taught to the children along with our Blessed Mother's message. The flyer and document attached shows the work of art, price list, and order information. Don't delay. Orders must be made by Monday April 24th in order to be received by the anniversary weekend (However, orders will be accepted after this date). More information contact Bob at rrenaud@carthagecsd.org
ST. RAPHAEL'S FOOD PANTRY ENDDATE: APRIL 30
St. Raphael's Food Pantry will be open every Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The food pantry is located at the Parish Center, 27 Justina Street, Heuvelton. For more information, contact Father O'Brien at 315-393-2920 or 315-344-2383.
EWTN FREE FAMILY CELEBRATION: Ottawa, Canada on April 1 ENDDATE: APRIL 1
It’s an event you won’t want to miss! EWTN’s Free Family Celebration is back at the Centrepointe Theatres in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This year’s theme is The Life and Legacy of Mother Angelica with talks by popular EWTN hosts Johnnette Benkovic, Fr. Mitch Pacwa and Fr. Larry Richards. Celebrate Holy Mass with the Most Reverend Terrence Prendergast, Archbishop of Ottawa and be part of a special televised all-star tribute to EWTN Foundress, Mother Mary Angelica. For more information see: http://www.ewtn.com/familycelebration/
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
March 30: Operation Andrew Dinner, Watertown
March 30: Pre-Cana Marriage Prep, Norfolk 1/2
April 1: Pre-Cana Marriage Prep, Norfolk 2/2
April 1: Eastern Regional Catechist Lenten Retreat
April 1: SLFA CLM Association Spring Retreat Workshop
April 3: Operation Andrew Dinner, Massena
April 6: Chrism Mass
April 6: ERCLMA Board Meeting
April 8: Faith Formation Workshop
April 8: Regional Vocation Ministry Follow Up, Norfolk
April 14: Second Collection: Holy Land Good Friday
April 19: DOVS meeting
April 20: Pre-Cana Marriage Prep, Clayton 1/2
April 22: Pre-Cana Marriage Prep, Clayton 2/2
April 23: Pre-Cana Marriage Prep, Lowville
April 23: Divine Mercy: Special Mass of Healing
April 25: CLM Assoc. of J&L Deaneries Board Meeting
April 27: Pre-Cana Marriage Prep, North Bangor 1/2
April 29: Pre-Cana Marriage Prep, North Bangor 2/2
April 29: ERLCMA Spring Retreat/Workshop
May 3-4: Deacon Assembly
Bulletin Announcements opposing Assisted Suicide
Office of Vocations General Intercessions
Office of Vocations Newsletters
Office of the New Evangelization Blog