eNOTES FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2023
(WITH BULLETIN INFORMATION FOR THE WEEKENDS OF November 26 and December 3, 2023)
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ADVENT: Resources for Families and Parishes
Advent 2023 begins Sunday, December 3. Celebrating Advent well requires preparation in advance. so the Family Life Office posts resources and tips to help families with their celebration of Advent. Check out the Advent pages on the diocesan Website at https://www.rcdony.org/family-life/advent.html.
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FROM THE DIOCESAN OFFICES:
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BLACK AND INDIAN MISSION COLLECTION: November 18-19
Black and Indian Mission Collection (BIMC) exists to help diocesan communities to build the Church and preach the Gospel of Jesus among the African American, Native American, and Alaska Native people of God.
Recognizing a need to call the faithful to support missionary work among African American and Native American Catholics, the U.S. Catholic bishops established this Catholic Church charity for the Catholic Missions in 1884 to administer a national collection—the first of its kind in the United States—to support missionary work.
Ever since the first Collection in 1884, the national Black and Indian Mission Collection. has reflected the generosity of the good People of God and has enabled the Commission to give helpful grants to dioceses across the country to operate schools, parishes, and other missionary services that build the Body of Christ in Native American, Alaska Native, and Black Catholic communities.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ogdensburg provides collection and distribution support for Black and Indian Mission Collection (BIMC) exists to help diocesan communities to build up the Church and faith formation in African American, Native American and Alaska native communities throughout the United States.
For more information: https://blackandindianmission.org/aboutus/bimo-collection or call: Catholic Charities of Diocese of Ogdensburg (315) 393-2255
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VOCATION DISCERNMENT WEEKEND: Young Men, 18+ Years Old
NEW YORK STATE DISCERNMENT RETREAT
Have you felt the invitation to follow Jesus Christ as a Catholic priest? The Vocation Directors of NY State are sponsoring the New York State Discernment Retreat at Christ the King Retreat Center, Syracuse,from January 2-4, 2024. This is an opportunity to meet other seminarians and hear their stories. If you are interested, register by Thursday, December 28 by e-mailing vocations@syrdio.org .
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VOCATION DISCERNMENT: Single Young Men
MEN'S DISCERNMENT GROUP - FATHER HOWARD VENETTE
Are you a single Catholic man of high school age or older who is hearing the Lord's call to the Priesthood? You are invited to join fellow discerners and Father Howard Venette from 4 to 5 p.m. on any or all the following Sundays:
January 28;
February 11, 25;
March 10, 24;
April 14, 28, 2024
If interested, register online: https://www.rcdony.org/priesthooddiscernment
PARISH EVENTS AND NOTIFICATIONS:
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CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY TABLE: A Parish Fundraiser
Stop in to St. Mary’s Parish Center on the corner of James and Mary Streets in Clayton on Saturday, December 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Christmas Community Table. For $10 at the door, enjoy over 50 delicious dishes – everything from appetizers to desserts. Part of the Christmas in Clayton weekend with many venues in the village hosting events. Also stay for the Christmas parade Saturday at 6pm. For more information, contact St. Mary’s parish office at 315-686-3398.
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: Fundraiser for the Knights of Columbus
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner on Saturday, December 9 at St. Mary's Parish Center, 8422 S. Main St., Evans Mills, NY. Serving from 4 to 7 p.m. Adults $9, senior citizens $8 and $5 for children under 12. For more information call 315-629-4678
No other new parish events were submitted. Please check your parish bulletins and previously posted submissions below.
REGULAR FEATURES:
Download The Parish Leader Playbook: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/lead
Parish Point Persons:
Does your parish have a point person for the Eucharistic Revival? Parish point persons have an essential role in connecting people in the pews with this national Revival movement! These volunteers work with their pastors to discern how their parish will respond to the National Eucharistic Revival. Then, they will work with other volunteers from their parish to lead activities and initiatives in response to the four invitations of this exciting movement. Parish Point Persons receive information via email and the Point Person Portal, invitations to webinars and other updates. Sign up Point Persons here: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/serve-your-parish
Jesus and the Eucharist Small Group Study: The first session of our small group resource is available in both English and Spanish.
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ENCOUNTER NIGHTS GUIDE:Eucharistic Revival
One of the four pillars of the National Eucharistic Revival is an increase in opportunities for personal encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. A great way to do this on a parish level is to host monthly Encounter Nights, featuring Eucharistic adoration and the Sacrament of Confession. The National Eucharistic Revival team has created a detailed roadmap you can use to plan and lead transformative evenings of worship that resonate deeply with your congregation.
You can download the Encounter Nights Guide in English HERE. For Spanish, click HERE.
THE PULSE: New Weekly Short Videos
The Pulse is produced in conjunction with Heart of the Revival newsletter, the weekly e-newsletter of the National Eucharistic Revival. See all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgDeuVYSmzeTy-gJ7o-ZMlfvI4_I3FlsV
EUCHARISTIC ENCOUNTERS WITH FATHER ROCKY - new weekly series
Stories of faith, hope and love fostered by encounters with Jesus in the Eucharist. See the first episode below. Watch all the stories here.
VIDEOS OF THE TALKS AVAILABLE:
For those of you who wanted to attend or simply want to hear a talk again, videos of the talks from the New York State Eucharistic Congress are being added to the NYS Eucharistic Congress website: https://nyseucharisticcongress.org/videos
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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 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…1 in 4 students has been bullied and 1 in 5 students has been cyberbullied; 30% of young people admit to bullying others; nearly 71% of young people say they have seen bullying in their schools. However, when bystanders SPEAK UP, bullying stops within 10 seconds more than half the time. For more information, contact the Safe Environment Office at (315) 393-2920.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the November 26 Bulletin
This Advent how will you prepare for the birth of Christ? Our culture tells us more is better, but the Gospel tells us “having little we have all. “ (2 Cor. 6:10) How could this call to Christian simplicity affect the way that I decorate, shop, cook, so that I can focus and share more on the “all” that is Christ this Christmas? Using less and choosing carefully what I do has an impact on the earth and those with whom I share it.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the December 3 Bulletin
What are some ways you can resist the pressures of consumerism to buy more, and embrace a spirit of Christian simplicity in gift-giving this Christmas? One family limits their gift giving in the family to "two needs and one want;" then they donate to families in need. Another family draws a name of one person in the family for gift exchange, so that they purchase for one rather than everyone in the family. Another makes a list of ways to help resist impulsive buying. What is one way that you embrace a spirit of simplicity?
U.S. SISTERS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING: monthly bulletin announcements
NOVEMBER – Join us to help strengthen initiatives which seek to educate publics about human trafficking and to identify and support victims of trafficking. Alliance to End Human Trafficking-Founded and Supported by US Catholic Sisters 7575 Grand River Ave.1-1009, Brighton, MI 48114
See Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking for more information and how you can help.
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FALL WORSHIP NOTES: from the Office of Worship
The Fall Edition of Worship Notes is available, including texts for the Litany of Loreto with recent additions and the text for the Lady of Loreto Office Office of Readings.
RETURN OF THE FISH FRY": Fish Fries are back at Knights of Columbus #258 in Ogdensburg
You've been waiting, and they're back! Dinner choices include fried haddock, mac and cheese, french fries, chicken nuggets, baked haddock (need 30 minutes notice), coleslaw, baked potato and roll. Dinners are every Friday from October 13 until November 17 and will return in 2024!
Dine-in, pick up or delivery.
Single serving $13
All you can eat $16
315-393-7990
Martin Fieldhouse
721 Hasbrouck Street
Ogdensburg, New York
PRAY WITH THE HEART OF A SAINT: Friendship Group: Journey Closer to God
Description: Our next Friendship Group meeting will be held on Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom. Father Mike Warren, OMV will talk with us about the book "Praying with St. Augustine," by Sara Park McLaughlin, and answer your questions.
For years, there have been no books of St. Augustine’s prayers available. Finally, in this treasure trove, you will find select prayers from his works — some of the most potent prayers ever composed. As you read the innermost thoughts of the greatest Church Father, you will be transported in time and learn how to pray with the heart of a saint. St. Augustine’s timeless words will help you encounter the “Beauty of ancient days, yet ever new” face-to-face and experience the relationship between praying and believing.
These precious gems are uplifting and accessible to all. Covering a range of topics and styles, they include praise and petition for health, docility, forgiveness, restoration, and salvation.
Offering these magnificent prayers will ready you to behold glimpses into the mystery of God. St. Augustine will teach you:
*The three valuable lessons Jesus taught us about prayer
*The two things always to pray for and how to pray always
*Ways to kindle virtues on the road to sanctity
*How to deepen your love for and devotion to God
*Line by line wisdom on praying the Our Father
St. Augustine taught that prayer makes you ready to receive God’s blessings. As you pray with St. Augustine, be prepared to be blessed!
The book is available at sophiainstitute.com
To sign-up for the Friendship Groups, here is the link: https://mailchi.mp/sophiainstitute/friendship-groups
Once you have signed up, you will receive updates, including the Zoom link and discussion questions, about a week prior to the meeting.
For more information, please contact Mary Beth Bracy at: mbracy@sophiainstitute.com
ST. MARY'S FAMILY CIRCLE FALL FESTIVAL AND BAZAAR: Waddington
Join us on Saturday, November 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Parish Center, 34 Oak Street in Waddington for the annual Family Circle Fall Festival and Bazaar. There will be a crafters/vendors, silent auction, bake sale, and lunch will be available as well. For more information, contact the parish at 315-388-4466
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS AT OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS HOUSE OF PRAYER: Next 1st Saturday is Dec. 2
"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, 7270 Star Road, Route 190 in Ellenburg Center, 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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CATHOLIC PARENTING: A Sunday Series
A series of workshops from the Franciscan University's Catechetical Institute
These workshops will be located at St. Mary' s Rectory, 17 Lawrence Ave. Potsdam,. from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. the first Sunday of each month beginning in October to April 2024. Please contact either Mike Neaton at 315-335-6302 or Liz Tarbox at formationstp@gmail.com . Registration is free.
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TRIVIA NIGHT: Presented by St. Mary's Canton
Save the Date, December 9th, for St. Mary's in Canton's Trivia Night!
Parish Center, 2 Powers St. Canton
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Trivia starts at 6 p.m.
Age 21+
Childcare Provided
Cost is $20 a person and includes
2 alcoholic beverages (beer or wine),
2 Slices of Pizza, popcorn & chips.
Non-alcoholic beverages included.
Teams of 4-6 Players
Single players welcome and will be placed with a team.
Door prizes and grand prize!
Call 315-386-2543 for more info or to sign your team up or visit cantoncatholics.com/trivia
PILGRIMAGES AND TRAVEL
JOIN FATHER CHRIS LOOBY ON AN ADVENTURE TO SPAIN & MOROCCO: April 6-19, 2024
Join Father Looby on a journey to Spain and Morocco April 6-19, 2024! 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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