eNOTES for May 2, 2023
(with bulletin information for the weekends of May 14 and 21, 2023)
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ORDINATION TO THE ORDER OF THE PRIESTHOOD AND DEACON:
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 Priesthood Deacon Lukas Hermann Gruber and to the Order of Deacon Mr. Carter Gabriel Pierce and Mr. Douglas Alexander Schirmer.
You are cordially invited to join in the Ordination Liturgy on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 415 Hamilton Street, Ogdensburg, New York 13669.
A Reception will immediately follow the Liturgy downstairs in the Brzana Hall. 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 Liturgy.
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES: 2023 Mother’s Day Appeal
This year's special collection will aid funding for new programs for Catholic Charities Diocese of Ogdensburg. Download the Bishop’s Letter to be read at all Masses or printed in the Bulletin, Letter from Catholic Charities Executive Director Deacon Patrick Donahue, and flyers HERE or by Clicking on the image above.
For more information contact : 315-393-2255 or www.cathcharities.org
GUGGENHEIM CLEAN-UP DAYS: Get camp ready for the 2023 season!
It's time to think of warm sunshine, cool lakes and the scent of evergreens. It's time to prepare the Guggenheim Center! The camp's summer schedule is filled with Summer Camp, Family Camp, retreats, meetings and parish groups!
The cleanup weekend will run from noon on Friday, May 19 to noon on Sunday, May 21
Projects include
- Washing the kitchen and preparing it for use
- Cleaning the grill
- Pressure washing building exteriors
- Pressure washing kayaks and other watercraft
- Deep cleaning the oven
- Washing windows
- Cleaning interior walls, floors and furniture
- Moving equipment to the beach
- Cleaning trails
And a myriad of other tasks!
Come for a few hours or come for the whole weekend! Youth are welcome but must be accompanied by parents.
Register at https://www.rcdony.org/GuggyCleanUp
For more information, call 315-393-2920 or email jcrowley@rcdony.org or mrocker@rcdony.org.
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LOVING AUTHENTICALLY: Sex, Happiness and Catholic Teaching
Loving Authentically will be offered at St. Mary's Church in Ticonderoga on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and lunch is provided. For more information contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920 or startaglia@rcdony.org. To view recommended resources and to register, go to https://www.rcdony.org/family-life/la.html
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DIOCESAN AND UNIVERSAL CHURCH COLLECTIONS AND APPEALS: Catholic Home Mission Appeal
May 27 and 28 are the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Please help your parishioners help other U.S. Dioceses that cannot pay for needed ministries by promoting this important collection. Bulletin Announcments and other resources can be downloaded either as a PDF or Word Document.
POSTPONED
LIVING STONES - A CALL TO SERVICE: Eastern Region Commissioned Lay Ministers Meeting
THIS EVENT ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 3 HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE...
The Eastern Region Commissioned Lay Ministers Association will host an evening program that will explain the work and goals of the Living Stone Planning Committee.
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Parish Events and Notifications
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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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FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS AT OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS HOUSE OF PRAYER:
"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 at 7270 Star Road, Route 190 in Ellenburg Center, NY 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.
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MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: In Support of Augustinian Academy
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
Pancake Breakfast
To Benefit Augustinian Academy
Sunday, May 14, 2023
8 a.m. till noon
St. James Community Room, Carthage
MENU
Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, French Toast, Ham, Sausage, Baked Goods, Juice, and Coffee
PRICE
$9 for Adults
$7 for Seniors
$4 for Children under 10
$27 for a Family of 4 or more
SPONSORED BY Carthage K of C
Father John Cosmic Council 291
For more information
call: 315-493-3224
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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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WOMEN'S HEALING RETREAT: Our Lady of the Rosary Healing Retreat
Our Lady of the Rosary Healing Retreat For Women
October 5-8, 2023
Wadham's Hall
6866 State Highway 37
Ogdensburg, New York 13669
*Women 18 years old or older
Registration begins July 1, 2023.
$275 per person.
$100. Deposit
Contact- Kathleen Nichols (518) 651-6895
**Donations accepted to be payable to OLRHR and sent to Wadham's Hall.
No other new parish events were submitted. Please check your parish bulletins and previously posted submissions below.
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EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL RESOURCES:
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EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL: Are you interested in attending the Eucharistic Congress(es)?
The Eucharistic Revival is a three-year program to enkindle, rekindle and deepen a living relationship with the Eucharist.
In addition to diocesan workshops and resources to help us renew and revive our understanding and love of Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, there are two large events: The New York State Eucharistic Congress, October 20-22, 2023, at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, Auriesville, NY and The National Eucharistic Congress, July 17-21, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN.
In order to assist us in planning, please fill out the following short survey to indicate your interest in attending each of the Eucharistic Congresses. It will take less than 10 minutes to complete. To complete the survey click: https://forms.office.com/r/dWvgyHWpbt or the image above.
Revival for Our Church Today: Reinvigorating Worship – Tim Glemkowski
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: 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 the Diocese at 315-393-2920 or Email slalone@rcdony.org
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT CORNER: Did you know? ...
Did You Know…one main reason teens fail to report inappropriate social media contacts to their parents is because they fear that their parents will punish them by taking away their phones. Let your child know that you will not punish them if they report suspicious or inappropriate behavior. Encourage your child to come you if there is a problem. For more information on how you can set technology boundaries for your child, contact the Safe Environment Office at (315) 393-2920.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the May 13/14 Bulletin
“Reusing something instead of immediately discarding it, when done for the right reasons, can be an act of love which expresses our own dignity.” LS 211
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the May 20/21 Bulletin
We can’t do everything but we can do something…even simple acts can make a difference especially when done out of love and respect. Replace simple use plastic items, i.e. drink bottles, baggies, condiment packets, plastic silverware, straws, etc., with reusable alternative.
U.S. SISTERS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING: monthly bulletin announcements
May - Pope Francis says:” Human trafficking is an open wound on the body of contemporary society, a scourge upon the body of Christ. It is a crime against humanity.” Remember in your prayers those who are in slavery to this crime. See Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking for more information.
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IS GOD CALLING YOU TO A MORE ACTIVE ROLE IN YOUR PARISH?: Formation for Ministry Enrollment for 2023-2025
The Formation for Ministry Program prepares men and women to serve in their local parish. This program is a two-year program. Classes are online through Boston College. Candidates also meet a few times a year as a group for workshops. If you're interested, register to attend the reminaing virtual information sessions scheduled Saturday, May 13 at 6 p.m. More information is also available on our diocesan website at: https://www.rcdony.org/formation/candidate.html. Or contact Cathy Russell at: crussell@rcdony.org - (315) 393-2920.
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: Fundraiser for the Knights of Columbus
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner
Saturday, May 13, 2023 Serving from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Parish Center in Evans Mills.
Adults $9, senior citizens $8, $5 for children under 12 and children under 5 eat for free. Sauce is available for $6 per quart.
Benefit Indian River Knights of Columbus 7471.
For more information call 315-629-4678.
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Updated Flyer and dates
The LETTER: A Message for our Earth
Join us for a viewing and discussion of "The Letter: A Message for our Earth." "The Letter" is a documentary about how spiritual values call us to take action on the ecological crisis. The film follows six invited leaders from around the world who were invited to the Vatican by Pope Francis to speak about the effects of climate on their communities. We will screen the 80-minute movie in three segments interspersed with discussion. Simple lunch and refreshments included.
Note: The April sessions have been postponed until September.
May 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Brushton - St. Mary’s Parish Center 769 Gale Road
To register: https://www.rcdony.org/theletter. For more information, contact mdonders@rcdony.org
MATER DEI COLLEGE FOUNDATION- SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Attention High School Seniors
The Mater Dei College Foundation is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity to Catholics who are currently in their senior year of high school and who currently reside in the Diocese of Ogdensburg and are planning to attend a Catholic college or university in the fall. To request an application form, please email Valerie Mathews, Mater Dei Foundation Scholarship Chair at vmathews@rcdony.org. Application deadline is June 1, 2023.
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LEAD: SPRING EVENTS ANNOUNCED: Encounter Christ: Be Fed & Led
The Department of Faith Formation announces its LEAD events for Spring.
See the LEAD flyer for our next event. Registration links for events will appear in eNotes. Everyone is welcome!
GRANT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Attn. Pastors
The Diocese of Ogdensburg annually offers two grants of $5,000 each to assist the parishes and institutions of the Diocese in providing assistance for people with disabilities.
These funds are made available from the annual contribution of the New York State Knights of Columbus to the Diocese of Ogdensburg. They will be distributed by the diocese on the recommendations of Catholic Charities and the Department of Education.
The criteria for acceptability of the request cover several factors. Improvement in already existing programs or facilities will be considered. Some ideas for funding include: adapting facilities, special equipment, training for personnel, and program development.
It is important to remember that programs which have received funding previously may not apply for the grant for the following three years. Programs/projects must show proof of additional sources of revenue to support the programs/projects.
If you wish to be considered for a grant, please plan your proposal carefully. The grant application may be downloaded HERE.
Applications must be submitted by May 19, 2023. Monies will be allocated by mid-June 2023.
If you have any questions regarding the grant and/or the application, please contact vlalonde@rcdony.org or call (315) 393-2920 ext. 1411.
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MINISTRY: MERCY IN MOTION: Retreat Weekend for Commissioned Lay Ministers and Candidates
The Formation for Ministry Office invites CLMs from across the diocese and Formation for Ministry Candidates to a retreat weekend led by Bishop Terry R. LaValley.
When: Starts Friday, May 19 at 5:30 PM - Ends Sunday, May 21 at 12:00 PM
Where: Wadhams Hall in Ogdensburg
Choose your preferred room at registration. Rooms are first come, first serve. Meals are included in your room rate.
Register at: www.rcdony.org/formation/candidate/retreat
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RACHEL'S VINEYARD AFTER ABORTION HEALING RETREAT: Memorial Day Weekend
If you or friend are hurting after abortion loss, please consider attending a Rachel's Vineyard healing retreat. The next retreat in our diocese is offered Friday, May 26 to Sunday, May 28 at the Guggenheim Lodge in Saranac Lake. Registration is online at www.rcdony.org/pro-life or by contacting the Respect life office at cminer@rcdony.org. A list of retreat locations outside of our diocese is available at: www.rachelsvineyard.org. You aren't alone. Help is available.
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ANNUAL HEALING MASS: St. Mary's Church, Clayton
St. Mary's Annual Healing Mass and Antoine Tetrault Memorial Services is set for Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Clayton. The Celebrants will be Father Arthur LaBaff and Father Corneille Boyeye. During Mass the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is offered. Immediately following Mass will be prayer teams to pray for individual needs. A social time with refreshments will take place in the parish center following the Mass. For more information, contact St. Mary's parish office at 315-686-3398 or claytonsec@rcdony.org or visit the www.stmarysclayton.org.
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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 startaglia@rcdony.org or 315-393-2920.
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, startaglia@rcdony.org.
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GUGGENHEIM SUMMER CAMP: The 2023 registration is open!
We are currently filling camper spots for the 2023 Summer Season.
New this year is a mini-session for youth ages 11-13 years old.
Please visit the website listed below to learn more and register your child!
Camp Guggenheim is a Catholic sleepaway camp for teens ages 11 to 18 years old. All teens of any background are welcome at Guggenheim Summer Camp. This year camp offers 1 mini-session for 11–13-year olds, 4 week-long sessions for teens ages 12 to 15 years old, and 1 week-long session for teens 16 to 18 years old.
The 2023 season starts July 5th and ends August 11th. The cost to attend the mini-session is $200 and the remaining 5 weeklong sessions cost $425 per camper. Great meals and accommodations are included in the registration fee.
The camp is located on the northern shore of Lower Saranac Lake surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains.
There are so many fun things to do at camp! Like arts and crafts, Project Adventure, Liturgy, rappelling, hiking, basketball, or soccer. Guggenheim has its very own beach where you can swim, tool around on our watercrafts and play watersports. Evenings at camp are packed with fun activities like bonfire time, a dance, outdoor movies, and camp-wide games.
Summer Camp Guggenheim is a fun place where you can make great friends, escape the craziness of the world, and just chill with cool people like you.
To sign up for camp please visit: www.rcdony.org/youth/camp or call, Jeannie Grizzuto at 315-393-2920 ext. 1413
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
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JOIN FR. CHRIS LOOBY ON AN ADVENTURE TO SPAIN & MOROCCO: November 4-17
Join Father Looby on a journey to Spain and Morocco this November 4- 17! 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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