eNOTES for November 25, 2015
(with bulletin information for the weekends of December 6 and 13)
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DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION:
DIOCESAN STAFF MEETING:
The diocesan office and department heads will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Wadhams Hall on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. For more information contact: Fr. O'Brien
DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING:
The Diocesan Pastoral Council will meet on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Parish Center in Colton. For more information contact: Fr. O'brien (kobrien@rcdony.org)
FROM THE EPISCOPAL DELEGATE FOR RELIGIOUS:
(Please also see Notices for Bulletins below)
SUGGESTED PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL LITURGIES ON DECEMBER 12 AND DECEMBER 13:
Support elderly religious. Religious worked tirelessly in Catholic schools, hospitals, parish catechetical centers and social services. Today we have 33,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers who made a positive difference in our lives and the lives of our children. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE COLLECTION FOR THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR THE CARE OF RELIGIOUS ON DECEMBER 12TH AND 13TH. WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR CARE OF OUR ELDERLY RELIGIOUS.
FROM THE OFFICE OF VOCATIONS:
VOCATIONS RESOURCES AVAILABLE: 2015-2016 Bulletin Blurbs and Intercessions:
Each year the Vocations Office makes resources available for weekly additions to your bulletins and universal prayers. The files can be accessed below each week. However we recommend that you download both files onto your computer for greatest efficiency throughout the coming liturgical year. Thanks for all you do to support Vocations! For more information contact bstitt@rcdony.org
MEN'S DISCERNMENT RETREAT: for Young Men (ages 18-35) discerning priesthood
Date: January 1-3
Location: TBD - In or near Malone
Contact for More Information: Fr. Bryan Stitt, bstitt@rcdony.org, 518-593-6044
NB: This is NOT a bulletin announcement. This Note is to inform Pastors, DRE's, Campus Ministers of the Retreat for young men (aged 18-35) who are discerning a possible call to the priesthood. If you know someone who should be invited, please speak to them directly and contact the Vocations office. Retreat will involve time for prayer, fraternity, food, and enjoying the beauty of winter in the North Country. There is limited space available, and spots are filling up quickly. Please contact Fr. Stitt as soon as possible. bstitt@rcdony.org, 518-593-6044
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE NEW EVANGELIZATION:
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NOTICES FOR BULLETINS:
Bulletin Editors: Please add these notices to your parish bulletin(s). You can simply cut the text and paste it in your bulletin.
NATIONAL RELIGOUS RETIREMENT FUND COLLECTION
Support elderly religious. Religious worked tirelessly in Catholic schools, hospitals, parish catechetical centers and social services. Today we have 33,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers who made a positive difference in our lives and the lives of our children. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE COLLECTION FOR THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR THE CARE OF RELIGIOUS ON DECEMBER 12TH AND 13TH. WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR CARE OF US.
WORLD YOUTH DAY FUNDRAISER:
Our Diocesand World Youth Day Group consisting of eight young people, two priest and a coordinator, are preparing to participate in World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow Poland. If you would like to assist this group of pilgrims to get to Poland (and back), we are running an online fundraiser selling RADA knives, utensils and food products. See: www.rcdony.org/wyd-fund for details how you can order. Orders placed before December 9 will be shipped in time for Christmas. For more information contact: Marika Donders, mdonders@rcdony.org or 315-393-2920 ext. 1380.
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY WITH BISHOP TERRY LAVALLEY
Bishop LaValley to lead Holy Year of Mercy
Catholic Italy Pilgrimage
April 5 - 17, 2016 - 13 Days
$3999 from Montreal
For information & reservations go to our website:
www.northcountrycatholic.org
or call 315-608-7556 or e-mail: mkilian@rcdony.org
YEAR-END GIFTS
When should I start thinking about my year-end gift? The best time to make these decisions is early, especially if you are considering gifts of stock or real estate. Having extra time for consultation assures you that there are no unintended consequences or last minute delays. It is best not to feel hurried. For further questions on year-end gifts or gifts of stock or real estate, contact Diocese Develop Executive Director Scott Lalone at 315- 393-2920 or e-mail slalone@rcony.org
MARCH FOR LIFE PILGRIMAGE
March for Life Pilgrimage! If you’re in your 20’s or 30’s or even just older than 18 and out of school, consider joining College Students and Young Adults from the Diocese of Ogdensburg for a 4 day – 3 night pilgrimage. The Pilgrimage will include the Vigil Mass for Life at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, January 21st with Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities as celebrant and homilist as well as the March for Life itself on January 22nd. In addition to attending this Mass and the March, we will visit other important Shrines and Memorials, offering many opportunities for prayer, witness and fun. The Pilgrimage will depart from the Diocese of Ogdensburg Tuesday afternoon, January 19th and will conclude on Friday January 22nd after the March. The all-inclusive cost is $175 per adult. For more information, or to get a registration form sent to you, please email: Father Timothy Canaan, Diocesan Director of Campus Ministry frtim@broadstreetcatholics.org Space is limited. Registrations are only complete with payment and must be submitted no later than December 15, 2015.
PARISH EVENTS:
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."
CHRISTMAS TEA
Date: December 6, 2015
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: John C. Dwyer Parish Center, 2472 State Route 11, North Bangor, NY
Contact for more information: (518)483-6674
Description:
CHRISTMAS TEA: The Catholic Community of St. Augustine's will hold their annual Christmas Tea, Silver & Gold on Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 11am to 3pm at the John C. Dwyer Parish Center located at 2472 State Route 11, North Bangor. There will be many handmade crafts, a bake table, candy booth, cake walk, a Chinese auction, raffles, etc. Homemade soup and sandwiches & soda will be for sale, with Christmas cookies, coffee, tea & punch available free. Plan to join in all the fun, excitement and festivities and get a head start on your "Christmas list" with many unique hand crafted gift!
Santa will make a surprise visit to meet the children at 2:00 pm.
MANICOTTI MONDAY: A Parish Fundraiser
Date: December 7, 2015
Time: 4pm-6:30pm
Location: Fr. Amyot Parish Center, 3 Morris St., Norfolk NY
Contact for more information: Laurie Dufresne ldufresne@centralny.twcbc.com 315-384-4242
Description:
Manicotti Monday is the first Monday of every month, serving homemade meat-filled manicotti and/or homemade spaghetti and meatballs. The meal includes the main course, tossed salad, Italian bread, beverage and dessert. $9.75 per meal, age 5 and under are free. Served from 4:00pm-6:30PM at the Father Amyot Parish Center, 3 Morris Street, Norfolk, NY. Plan to join us on Monday, December 7, 2015. Contact Laurie at 315-384-4242 for more information.
LESSONS AND CAROLS: Advent in Scripture and Song
Date: December 13, 2015
Time: 2pm
Location: St. Patrick's Church, Watertown
Contact for more information: Dc. Kevin Mastellon: 315-782-5045 kmastellon@spwatn.org
Lessons and Carols, scripture and music to celebrate this Advent season. Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm in St. Pat's Church in Watertown, NY. For more information contact: Dc. Kevin Mastellon: 315-782-5045 or kmastellon@spwatn.org
OTHER:
A FRIENDLY REQUEST RE: SACRAMENTAL NOTIFICATIONS
When sending sacramental notifications (e.g. of Confirmation or Marriage) to a consolidated parish, please be sure to include the name of the specific church in which Baptism was conferred. If the notice is simply sent to "St. André Bessette," for example, we must then look for the proper name and date in multiple registers in order to record the information in the appropriate place. Thanks for your assistance!
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
December 2: Diocesan Staff Meeting
December 3: Lay employees' Retirement Committee Meeting
December 12: Diocesan Pastoral Council
December 12-13: National Religious Retirement Fund Collection
December 13: Opening of the Holy Door at the Cathedral
LINKS:
Office of Vocation Bulletin Blurbs