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Diocese of Ogdensburg

eNOTES FOR November 2

(with bulletin information for the weekends of November 14 and 21) 

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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 November 14 for the November 16 edition of eNotes with bulletin information for the weekends November 28 and December 5. 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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NATIONAL VOCATION WEEK:  All pastors, catechists, principals

National Vocation Week begins November 7-13, 2021. Let us fervently pray for more dedicated men and women to hear the call from God to serve as priests,  deacons and consecrated religious for the service of the Church. May the Good Shepherd inspire these men and women to listen to the voice of the Shepherd as the Church and parish communities fervently pray for more vocations. Is the voice of the Shepherd calling you? Please contact Fr. Chris Carrara, Vocation Director or Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, Vocation Coordinator, Diocese of Ogdensburg, 315-393-2920. 

Download Suggested Prayers of the Faithful HERE

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From The Diocesan Offices: 

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ON OUR KNEES PRAYER CAMPAIGN: United in prayer for the Dobbs Supreme Court Case

October 22 - June 22 all are asked to pray for the protection of life in our nation.

Background: January 22, 1973: Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision began the era of abortion on demand in the USA.
• 2018: Mississippi passed a law protecting unborn children after 15 weeks of gestation, when the baby has a heartbeat, eyes that open, ears that hear, and can move and kick. The law was challenged and the case, known as Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, is being heard by the Supreme Court.
• Dobbs v Jackson is a landmark case that could potentially overturn the decision of Roe v Wade. The possibility for future laws protecting the unborn hangs in the balance.
• December 1, 2021 oral arguments for the case will be heard. A decision is expected in June 2022. More information at www.prayfordobbs.com

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BLACK AND INDIAN MISSION COLLECTION: November 20-21, 2021
Catholic Charities Announces an important second collection

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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LEAD: THE LITURGY OF THE WORD: JESUS PRESENT AND HOW TO SHARE IT: A Continuation of The Mystery of the Holy Eucharist

Brought to you by The Department of Faith Formation

Western Region (NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION)
Presenter: Jamie Burns, a teacher from Trinity Catholic School in Massena.
Where: Wadhams Hall.
When: Saturday, November 6 from 9:30am - noon
We hope you'll stay for lunch for the opportunity to socialize. $15 will be collected at the door or your parish can be billed.

Eastern Region
Presenter: Sister Jackie Sellappan, SCC
Where: Newman Center, Plattsburgh
When: Saturday, November 6 from 9:30am - noon
A simple lunch will be provided.

Cost to attend either locations is $10. Choose the location and option to pay either via PayPal or bill parish upon registration at www.rcdony.org/liturgyword

 

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1ST ANNUAL HOLY CROSS HARVEST DINNER: Plattsburgh

1st Annual Holy Cross Parish Harvest Dinner

Sunday, November 7, 2021
12:00 — 5:00 pm

Holy Cross Outreach Center
(Behind Our Lady of Victory Church)
4917 S. Catherine Street
Plattsburgh, NY

Dinner includes:
Delicious Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, dinner roll, butter,
coleslaw, cranberry sauce, & pumpkin pie!

Take Out Only $12

 

For more information contact the parish: 518-563-0730 

 

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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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PLANNED GIVING: Planning Ahead = Good Stewardship 

Good stewardship requires us to think of the future.  Have your estate plans prepared now and include a gift to our parish.

For further information, contact Scott Lalone, Executive Director of Development/Foundation at the Diocese of Ogdensburg at 315-393-2920 or slalone@rcdony.org. 

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: 

for the November 13/14 Bulletin

Creation Care Tip: The rise in cost of gasoline can be an added incentive to find more ways to reduce the amount of gas we use by combining our trips, carpooling and slowing down our speed. These simple acts not only keep money in our pockets, they will lighten our carbon footprint on the earth and each other.

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: Creation Care Tips

for the November 20/21 Bulletin

Creation Care Tip: Frustrated by the shortages on store shelves these days? Our frustration could be turned into a blessing in disguise, if it causes us to stop and consider what we really need and what we can do without -- a practical antidote to the consumerism we experience daily. This Thanksgiving is a good time to count our blessings.

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PREVIOUSLY POSTED

 

The Diocese of Ogdensburg is actively following the directive of the county public health departments to ensure that all diocesan parishes, schools, ministries, and charities are responding appropriately to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). For up-to-date diocesan resources, live-streamed Masses, and other information related to the Coronavirus pandemic, please visit www.rcdony.org/covid-19 . 

Parishes are encouraged to share the information found on this page with parishioners via their websites, social media or any other available communications methods.

 

Mary Immaculate, our Mother and our Patroness,
we ask you to intercede for us with your Son,
as you did at the wedding in Cana.

Pray for us, loving Mother,
and gain for our diocese, our nation and our world,
for our families and loved ones,
the protection of your Maternal mantle from this dreaded virus.

In this time of trial and testing,
teach all of us to love one another and to be patient and kind.
Help us to bring the peace and healing Presence of Jesus to our land and to our hearts.

We come to you with confidence,
knowing that you are our compassionate mother,
health of the sick and cause of our joy.
Keep us in the embrace of your arms,
Help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus our Lord.

AMEN.  

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