eNOTES FOR May 26, 2016
(with bulletin information for the weekends of June 5 and 12)
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FROM THE DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATION OFFICE:
LOURDES VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers (“OLL North American Volunteers”) is a public association of the Catholic Faithful based in Syracuse, New York, which shares the Gospel message of Lourdes. In addition to Leading pilgrimages to Lourdes, they also lead a virtual pilgrimages in parishes, schools and prisons.
What is a virtual tour of Lourdes?
Lourdes virtual pilgrimage re-creates a day in Lourdes for persons who are unlikely or unable to travel to Lourdes in southern France. The 90-minute virtual tour includes the projection of images of the holy places of Lourdes, Eucharistic Adoration and a candlelight rosary procession. A condensed version is available for schools and prisons.
What is the cost? The Virtual pilgrimage is offered at no cost or fee and is supported by a free-will offering from the parish or ministry.
What is the benefit of the virtual pilgrimage?
The benefits include a spiritual encounter and a Plenary Indulgence. Pope Benedict XVI granted a plenary indulgence for those experiencing the virtual pilgrimage and the indulgence has been extended by Pope Francis.
Contact Information: If you are interested in the Lourdes Virtual Toour, contract OLL North American Volunteers at 315-476-0260 or visit their website at www.LourdesVolunteers.org
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS REQUIRED
Carbon Monoxide Detectors powered by a 10-year battery are now required in parish churches, Catholic schools, parish centers and other program facilities. This requirement goes into effect immediately under new regulations published by the New York State Department of State upon the advice of the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council. Local code enforcement personnel will be coming to parishes to recommend where the alarms need to be placed. For further information, please contact Father O'Brien (315-393-2920 x1300).
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FROM THE PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE:
The USCCB Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development has created two Faithful Citizenship PowerPoint Presentations that parishes may find useful in the Faithful Citizenship materials. The Powerpoint in English is avaialble for download HERE. The same material in Spanish is available HERE. Other materials are available at www.faithfulcitizenship.org.
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FROM THE INSPIRE: CALLED TO LOVE COMMITTEE
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CALL FOR CHOIR MEMBERS AND MUSICIANS:
Pastors and parish Secretaries: Fr. Scott Seymour is coordinating the music and choir for the INSPIRE: Called to Love event. Please share the FLYER and SIGN UP FORM with your music ministers and encourage your parish musicians and choir members sign up. Please email the completed form(s) to Fr. Scott Seymour at frscott@stalexanders.org no later than June 12,2016. Information about rehearsals will be coming soon. Also, please see the related bulletin announcement below. For more information call 518-561-5039.
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BUSES FOR INSPIRE: Transportation for the Vocation Summit
Dear Pastors and Pastoral Associates,
INSPIRE: Called to Love is just over 4 months away. If you haven't given thought yet to helping your parishioners get to Lake Placid for the Vocations Summit, now is the time. While many parishioners will be willing to take their own transportation, we know that many others will be happy to ride a coach. This will not only foster a greater experience of fellowship, but it will also have the practical benefit of easing parking issues in the village of Lake Placid. (People who choose to drive themselves will have long walks or will need to use shuttle services.)
Click here to find a pdf with 7 area bus services. The bus companies were all contacted and asked for a sample of their prices for your consideration. No buses will be contracted by the Diocese; this is the responsibility of the local parishes. The prices and the availability are not certain until the parishes contract with the companies.
Please contact them soon so they will have you on their books.
Many blessings,
(Fr.) Bryan Stitt
INSPIRE: Called to Love Committee
p.s. To help determine when you would like to schedule drop-off and pick-up times at the arena in LP, here is a link to the day's schedule: http://www.inspirecalledtolove.org/schedule.asp
UPDATE: Pastors, if you have coordinated a bus (or buses) for your parish(es), please email that information to Marika Donders at mdonders@rcdony.org with the contact person/contact information. This way, if we receive questions about transportation from your area, we will know how to direct the caller. Thank you.
Bulletin Editors: Please add these notices to your parish bulletin(s). You can simply cut the text and paste it in your bulletin.
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INSPIRE Vocations Summit Informational Meetings: Attention all Commissioned Lay Ministers/Catechetical Leaders/Promoters of Vocations
INSPIRE: Called to Love is only 4 months away. There is already a lot of excitement across the North Country and beyond about the September 25th event in Lake Placid. But there is also a quite a bit of questions and misunderstandings about the Vocations Summit. Informational meetings will be held across the diocese to help understand and promote INSPIRE. Members of the “We are Called” Plan, Commissioned Lay Ministers, and Catechetical Leaders are specifically encouraged to attend. See schedule below. Contact for more information: Fr. Bryan Stitt, bstitt@rcdony.org or 315-393-2020 ext. 1450
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(for the June 4/5 Bulletin)
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Did you know that June 18 celebrates the one year anniversary of the release of Laudato Si:Care for our Common Home? Some basic teachings include: (1) the destruction of God’s creation, especially climate change, is a moral issue; (2) there is an integral connection between our destruction of “Mother Earth” and the suffering of the poor, especially those in developing countries; (3) immediate actions are required by individuals and by the community of nations. Fr. James Martin, SJ explores these teachings in a four minute video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_IqFTYLc_4 or google “James Martin video Top Things You need to Know about Laudato Si".
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
A global celebration of the one year anniversary of encyclical Laudato Si: Care for our Common Home is planned for the week of June 12-19. The phrase “praise be” is taken from a famous creation canticle by St. Francis of Assisi as he thanked God for the beauty of Creation. At the core of Pope Francis’ message is the idea of “integral ecology” – that how we relate to one another, especially the poor, and how we relate to the environment are intimately connected. There are many parishes and groups in our Diocese that have offered opportunities to study and discuss this important encyclical. What difference has this Encyclical made in your life? For more resources for your study and reflection, see “US Catholic Conference of Bishops” – and click on the encyclical and then “Resources on Environmental Stewardship”. Consider making an intentional, do-able resolution that reflects your growing understanding of the earth as our common home.
NOW AND AT THE HOUR OF OUR DEATH WORKSHOP: Videos available online:
Videos from the March 19th Now and at the Hour of Our Death presentation by Kathy Gallagher at St. Bernard's in Saranac Lake are now availalbe online. The conferences discuss the proposed NY State Legislation on Physician Assisted Suicide and the Catholic understanding on End of Life issues. The videos can accessed by going to http://rcdony.org/eol/end-of-life/ and clicking on the links in the left hand column.
REGIONAL CORPUS CHRISTI MASS & PROCESSION
May 29 Corpus Christi Regional Celebration at Potsdam: Bishop Terry LaValley will be Main Celebrant of the Sunday 2:00pm Mass & Eucharistic Procession at St. Mary’s, Potsdam, as we celebrate the Body & Blood of the Lord. All are welcome to attend this regular Sunday Mass. Members of parish societies and Catholic organizations are invited to attend in the robe & regalia of your group for the liturgy. Groups attending are asked to contact the Potsdam parish office at 315-265-9680 for planning purposes. A cookie & punch reception will follow on the lawn of the church.
ERCLMA SPRING EVENT: Attention Commissioned Lay Ministers of the Clinton, Essex and Hamilton-Herkimer Deaneries
Please join us Friday, June 3rd at St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville for an evening with Msgr. Leeward Poissant as he explores the topic "The Power and the Wisdom. The evening begins at 5:00 with a social and light refreshments. To register, please contact Jeannie Grizzuto at jgrizzuto@rcdony.org or call 393-2920, Ext. 1413
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MEMORIAL MASS FOR SISTER RITA FRANCES BRADY, GNSH
A Memorial Mass for Sister Rita Frances Brady, GNSH, will be offered on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 3, at 4:00pm at St. Mary's Cathedral. Bishop Terry LaValley will be the celebrant. A reception will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Hasbrouck Street. Priests are invited to concelebrate and all friends are welcome. For more information call the Cathedral Office at 315-393-3930
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILY MISSION: Malone NY
The WMOF Family Mission is a day of prayer for families. It will take place on June 3rd from noon-8:30pm at Notre Dame Church in Malone, NY. The Mission begins with Mass at 12:05 at Notre Dame Church, continues with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day, and concludes with a Holy Hour from 7-8pm. Members from the team that represented the diocese at the World Meeting of Families will be on hand to make a presentation, to speak and to offer free books, cd's and other resources. For more information contact Steve Tartaglia at startaglia@rcdony.org.
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FORMATION FOR MINISTRY: All Commissioned Lay Ministers
This year's CLM retreat will be held June 10-12, 2016 at Wadhams Hall, Ogdensburg. Our presenter is Fr. Louis Sogliuzzo, S.J. Fr. Sogliuzzo serves as a staff member at the Spiritual Renewal Center and at the Christ the King Retreat House in Syracuse, NY. The theme for his presentation is "Called to Church." Please join us for this spiritual, faith-filled event. Registrations and payments can be completed online by visiting our FFM website at: www.rcdony.org/formation or by contacting Jeannie Grizzuto at: jgrizzuto@rcdony.org - (315) 393-2920, Ext. 1413.
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A CALL TO ALL PARISH SINGERS AND MUSICIANS: On September 25, 2016, in Lake On September 25, 2016, in Lake Placid the Diocese is hosting Inspire: Called to Love and we need your help to form a bigger and better choir then we did for the Year of Faith back in 2013. To do that we need everyone’s help! We need your help as parish music ministers! Here are the particulars: Date of the Event: September 25, 2016, Where: Lake Placid, New York - Olympic Center. Rehearsals will take Place Regionally – Places & Dates to be announced. If you are interested in being part of the choir for the INSPIRE: Called to Love event, please contact your parish music director or your parish office. They will pass your contact information and which voice part (soprano, alto, tenor, bartitone, bass etc.) or instrument to the the Choir Coordinator for the event.
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WYD PRAYER INTENTIONS
Eleven pilgrims will travel from our Diocese to Krakow, Poland for World Youth Day from July 23-August 1. These pilgrims would like to pray for your intentions during their pilgrimage. If you have any prayer intentions you would like these pilgrims to pray for, please mail them to the Office of New Evangelization, c/o Marika Donders, PO Box 369, Ogdensburg NY 13669 or email mdonders@rcdony.org and label the subject WYD prayers.
DATES SET FOR 2016 RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREATS
The spring Rachel’s Vineyard after-abortion healing retreat will be offered Friday, June 3rd - Sunday, June 5th, 2016 at the Guggenheim Lodge in Saranac Lake. The chaplains for the spring retreat are Fr. Mark Reilly and Fr. Thomas Higman.
The fall Rachel’s Vineyard retreat will be held over Labor Day weekend Friday, September 2nd - Sunday, September 4th, 2016. The fall chaplain is Fr. Bryan Stitt.
Confidential registration forms will be available soon.
If you or someone you know is suffering after an abortion, you’re not alone. Especially in this year of Mercy, please consider attending a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat which offers a safe, non-judgmental
environment of hope and healing. For a list of retreat locations or for more information about Rachel’s Vineyard visit www.rachelsvineyard.org and for local information www.rcdony.org/pro-life.
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CAMP GUGGENHEIM: Registration is now open.
Registration for Camp Guggenheim 2016 is now open! The cost per week is $300. Register soon to ensure a spot for an incredible week of fun and growth in faith! For online information and registration of campers see www.rcdony.org/youth/guggy.html. If you have questions or do not have a computer to register, please call the Youth Office 315-393-2920.
CAMP GUGGENHEIM 2016 SCHEDULE
Staff Week - June 16th - June 24th
12 - 15 year old
Week 1: June 26th - July 1st
Week 2: July 3rd - July 8th
Week 3: July 10th - July 15th
Week 4: July 17th - July 22nd
Week 5: July 24th - July 29th
16 - 18 year old
Week 6: July 31st - August 5th
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CATHOLIC HEART WORKCAMP IS RETURNING! Attention Youth and Youth Leaders
Fun, Faith and Teens at Work at CHWC
Catholic Heart Workcamp (CHWC) has announced that it will be returning to Wadhams Hall (Ogdensburg) this summer, from Sunday, June 26 to Friday, July 1. This week-long camp is open to high school (entering 9th grade in Fall 2016) and college students. CHWC is a national organization whose 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 Ogdensburg 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 Ogdensburg camp or to register, please contact managers Jocelyn Kelly and Samantha Poulin at chwc.ogdensburg@gmail.com. Also, additional information about CHWC can be found at www.heartworkcamp.com.
If you know of anyone needing assistance from the volunteers, please download and fill out the APPLICATION and send the completed application to vlalonde@rcdony.org
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12TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC: Attention Golfers
The Roman Catholis Community of St. Alexander and St. Joseph will be hosting their 12th Annual Golf Classic on Friday July 8th, 2016 with a shotgun start at 12:00 Noon at the "Barracks Golf and Country Club" on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base. Team registration will include the following, green fee, cart, complimentary welcoming gifts and awards dinner featuring "Delores" Famous Chicken BBQ. To register send four person team info and check for $240 payable to R.C.C St. Alexander & St. Joseph Golf Classic, 1 Church Street, Morrisonville NY 12962 no later then Friday July 1st, 2016. Barracks members welcomed, please call for details. Business Sponsorships and Family Memorial Sponsorships are available, call for details. Forward all inquiries to Cheryl Dodds at 518-572-4622 or Jackie Black at 518-561-5039.
FAMILY GUGGENHEIM 2016!: Come Celebrate Family
First Session August 11-14, Second Session August 18-21, Third Session October 7-9 at Camp Guggenheim, Saranac Lake NY
As the school year comes to a close, do you dream of a family vacation that will reconnect your family members? Do you long to jump off the merry go round of hectic schedules, activities and commitments that pull you away from family time? Come experience Family Guggenheim! You will enjoy a four day get away in the beautiful Adirondacks where you will be able to hike, swim and praise with other faithful families! You will enjoy engaging workshops, free time for the beach and nature and rest, fishing, liturgies, family rosary, campfires, a variety show, prayer, and lots of time to play. Come celebrate and rediscover your family and rejuvenate in carefree timelessness. Come experience the only place for your vacation; Family Guggenheim! For more inforamation contact: Deacon Henry and Dayna Leader dleader@rcdony.org 315-287-2874
VOCATIONS PILGRIMAGE TO THE DIVINE MERCY SHRINE: for the Year of Mercy
Join Bishop LaValley, Father Bryan Stitt, the Diocese of Ogdensburg Vocations Society, and Catholics from across the Diocese to pray for Vocations in this Year of Mercy. Single Occupancy $460, Double Occupancy $335/each Itinerary Includes: Mass and tour at Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, MA, Holy Hour, Mass and tour of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany, visit to Norman Rockwell Museum, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, and 1 lunch, buses with pick ups in Watertown, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Plattsburgh, Schroon Lake. Space limited, sign up today! (Non-refundable payment due August 27. Any proceeds from the trip will be used for the promotion of Vocations within the Diocese of Ogdensburg.) For more information contact Call Anne at (315) 353-2950 or Connie at (315) 265-2762.
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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."
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8TH ANNUAL NUN RUN: To benefit St. Mary's School, Ticonderoga
June 11: 9am Registration, 10am Run/Walk. Location: St. Mary's School, 64 Amherst Ave. Ticonderoga, NY
1 Mile Course. Registration cost: $10-Adult, $5-Child, $20-Family, Prizes, Ribbons, and Tshirts for sale:$10. Free raffle drawing and barbecue to follow race.
For more information contact: 518-585-7433
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ST MARY'S HEALING MASS AND ANTOINE TETRAULT MEMORIAL SERVICE: Clayton, NY
St. Mary's Church, Clayton, will have their Annual Healing Mass and Antoine Tetrault Memorial Service Saturday June 11 at 11am. Father Arthur LaBaff and Father Christopher Looby wil concelebrate and offer the Anointing of the sick during Mass. After Mass there will be prayer teams for individual prayers. Also, a social time with refreshments will take place in the Parish Center. For more information, call St. Mary's Parish Office at 315- 686-3398 0r visit the website www.stmarysclayton.org.
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CHICKEN BBQ: Support St. Mary's School
Annual Chicken BBQ at St. Mary's, 68 Court St. in Canton
Sunday June 12, 10 am - 2:30 pm
Meal includes BBQ Chicken, salt potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans, dinner roll, desert and beverage. Eat in or take out. Adults $9.00; Children 5-9 $5.00; Children 5 & under FREE
ALSO: Fun & Games from 12-2, including dunkin' booth, sno-cones, popcorn, sack races, bean bag toss,cake walk and 50/50 raffle.
For more information contact the Rectory 315-386-2543
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PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: Celebrate the Holy Jubilee Year of Mercy
11 days: October 31-November 10, 2016 Visiting Venice, Florence, Assisi and Rome. Hosted by Fr. Andrew J. Amyot.
Only 2989 per person from Montreal. Tour includes: Rountrip Air from Montreal, taxes and airline surcharges, first class/select hotels, most meals, services of a professional tour director, and comprehensive sightseeing, all hotel services charges, porterage fees and entrance fees. For more information contact Fr. Andrew Amyot: 315-384-2064 or mail in form below. UPDATE: Registrations are due by the end of June.
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WEEKLY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION, St. Patrick's Church, Watertown:
St. Patrick's Church in Watertown sponsors weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursdays. The Monstrance is placed on the Altar at the end of Noon Mass. Our doors remain open until 8:00 pm. All are welcome. For more information contact Dc. Mastellon at 315-782-6086
MONTHLY PRAYER GROUP: Senior Housing, Mooers, NY
We meet every second Friday at 1pm each month to pray for all the sick in our parishes. The group was formed several years ago when Dot and Nancy wanted to pray for all the sick in their parish, St. Louis of France. Now we meet at the Senior Housing in Mooers and pray for all the people added to our list each month. All are welcome. The Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet are recited within the prayer service. Prayer and snack lasts about an hour. For more information contact: Nancy Monette at nmonette@charter.net
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SHOWROOM ALTARS FOR SALE
We have two solid-wood showroom altars for sale, one in a light oak finish and the other in brown. Both altars have some wear and tear and would need to be refinished, but neither has ever been used. New altars like these would sell for at least $2,200 each (on the low end), but we are offering them at $300 each. See photos and additional details below. For more information contact Michelle at Utica Catholic Book Store and Trosset Church Supply 315-724-5191 or email m_trosset@msn.com
Solid Wood Altar in Light Oak finish. Plain, no decoration.
Length-72 inches, Width-30 inches, Height-41 inches
Sale Price:$ 300.00
Solid Wood Altar in Sienna finish.
Length-72 inches, Width-30 inches, Height-39 inches
Sale Price: $300.00
Matching Celebrant's Chair
Height-36 1/2 inches, Width-26 inches, Depth-23 inches
Cushioned seat, covered in red vinyl
Two Matching Side Chairs
Height-28 inches, Width-25 inches,Depth-20 inches
Cushioned seat, covered in red vinyl
Set of 3 Chairs Original Price $1,295.00
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
May 28: Diaconate Ordination
May 29: Corpus Christi Mass and Procession, Potsdam
June 3: Day of Prayer for Sanctification of Priests in all parishes
June 3: WMOF Family Mission
June 3-5: Family Guggenheim Training
June 3-5: Rachel's Vineyard
June 8: Diocesan Staff Meeting
June 16-24: Camp Guggenheim Staff Week
June 26-July 1: Week 1 Camp Guggenheim
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Office of Vocations General Intercessions
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