eNOTES FOR OCTOBER 11, 2018
(with bulletin information for the weekends of October 21 and 28, 2018)
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FROM THE STEWARDSHIP OFFICE:
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STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY: Stewardship Letter from Bishop LaValley
Bishop LaValley's Letter for Stewardship Sunday is to be read at all Masses the weekend of November 3 and 4, 2018. The Letter is available HERE or by clicking on the image above. For more information contact the Stewardship Office at vmathews@rcdony.org
Bulletin Editors: Please add these notices to your parish bulletin(s). You can simply cut the text and paste it in your bulletin.
THE CATHOLIC FAMILY: God's Answer for our Time
The Catholic Family is a countercultural sign witnessing the love and light of Christ to the world.
This one-day event for families: men, women and teens is intended to help us be the salt and light in our communities. As we are strengthened in our own faith and learn how much we are loved by God, we in turn will become signs of hope, faith and love for those around us.
This powerful event is for everyone in the diocese! That means YOU! There will be sessions for adults, as well as evening tracks for teenagers.
Our keynote speaker will be Johnnette Benkovic Williams, who, together with Thomas Sullivan and Sue Brinkman will present us with strategies for living our faith out loud so that we may be beacons of hope in a noisy and confused world.
The day will include Morning Prayer, presentations, Mass with Bishop LaValley, special evening presentations for teens, and will conclude with a Healing Rosary service.
For more information and registration: see www.rcdony.org/familyevent
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D.O.V.S
The Diocese of Ogdensburg Vocations Society is having our annual membership campaign. The annual campaign provides a major source of revenue for our organization and its success is vital to our Diocese. We, as a group, are dedicated to promoting and fostering vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Funds that we raise through our membership campaign helps us to raise awareness for vocations in our Diocese. If not a member, then why not be a patron. Annual dues are $50.00 per year or $75.00 per married couple. Any questions please call Connie Randall at 315-265-2762 or Anne Miller at 315-353-2950 or email Connie at connierandall47@yahoo.com
JOURNEY WITH CHRIST: Eastern Region
Eastern Region: October 13, 2018
St. Alexander's Church, Morrisonville
Time: 10am - 2:00pm
Cost: $18.00
Contact to register: Andi apage@rcdony.org or call 518-310-3669
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YOUTH BUSES FOR LIFE: Pilgrimage to the March for Life
High school pilgrimage to the March for Life in Washington, DC. Two coach buses will depart the North Country on Thursday, January 17, 2019 returning Saturday, January 19, 2019. Pick-up locations: Northern bus (Massena, Canton & Gouverneur), Western bus (Watertown). Cost $150 includes transportation, hotel, meals and shirt.
Registration opens Oct 1 online at rcdony.org/prolife. For more info, please contact the Respect Life Office 518-524-0774.
ANNUAL SCOUT AWARD MASS: For all Catholic Scouts and families
Come join us in Canton on Saturday, October 13th for the Annual Scout Award Mass. Scout Chaplain Fr. Bryan Stitt will be offering the Mass at 5:00 PM, and the Committee on Catholic Scouting will be hosting a dinner to follow. Any/all Scouts who have earned a Catholic Religious Emblem are encouraged to attend to receive their awards. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Scott Quinell at 315-212-0137 / bsaquinell@gmail.com.
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DESTINATION CONFIRMATION: ST LAWRENCE DEANERY
Attention All St. Lawrence Pastors and Catechetical Leaders
When: October 21, 2018
Where: Parish of Visitation,
Norfolk, NY
Start Time: 10:30 Mass
Free to attend
Contact Shayne at slippincott@rcdony.org to register no later than October 12, 2018.
ANNUAL COMMISSIONED LAY MINISTER ASSOCIATION DINNER: Attention all Lay Ministers in Franklin, St. Lawrence and Adirondack Deaneries
The Annual Dinner hosted by the Commissioned Lay Minister Association, SLFA, will be held Wednesday. October 24.
All Commissioned Lay Ministers, as well as those in Formation for Ministry are cordially invited to attend. Spouses are welcome. Our evening will begin with Mass at 5:15 p.m. at the Church of the Visitation in Norfolk, with dinner to follow in the Father Amyot Parish Center, Sergios will be catering an Italian Menu. Our guest presenter will be Fr. Bryan Stitt who will be speaking on Understanding Peoples' Temperaments as a Catholic in the 21st Century. Cost is $12/person. For more information or to register call Jeannie Grizzuto at 315-393-2920, Ext. 1413 or email jgrizzuto@rcdony.org.
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FALL PILGRIMAGE
The Churches of St. Peter’s, St. Mary’s, St. Hedwig’s are planning on taking advantage of God’s beauty and mercy with a bus trip on Tuesday, October 30 to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. At the Shrine there will be an opportunity to visit the gift shop and roam the beautiful grounds before breaking for a relaxing brown bag lunch. The program will include Eucharistic Adoration from 1-2 pm with an opportunity for confession. Mass will be at 2 pm followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 pm. There should be some free time to roam before departure around 4:30 pm. We will be leaving Lowville Plaza promptly at 6:30 am and returning between 8-9 pm. Cost for the trip will be $70 per person. Pilgrims are expected to bring their own lunch and be responsible for their dinner with our stop on the way home. Reservations with a $20 deposit should be made through St. Peter’s Church Office (315-376-6662) by October 23
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THE BEST OF IRELAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND: Pilgrimage with Fr. Amyot
11 Day pilgrimage, November 1-11, 2018 visiting Belfast, Derry, Knock, Galway, Connemara, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Blarney and Dublin. $2899 per person from Montreal. For more information contact Fr. Andrew Amyot 315-384-2064 or fraamyot2@twcny.rr.com
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YOUTH MINISTRY CERTIFICATION: Fall Track Course Offering
Youth Lay Ministers and Catechists, take advantage of this great opportunity to further your Youth Ministry and to receive your Youth Ministry Certification from the Diocese of Ogdensburg!
We will be offering Course 4, "Discussing Faith and Morals with Youth in a Secular Culture"and Course 5, "The Youth Minister as Model of Mission and Apologetics". Both courses will be offered together at two different locations.
November 3rd, 9am to 12pm at St. James Minor Community room in Carthage New York
November 10th, 9am to 12pm at St. Agnes Elementary School in Lake Placid New York
This is a free training session.
To register and/or learn more about the course offerings, please contact: Tom Semeraro, Director of Youth Ministry: tsemeraro@rcdony.org or 315-393-2920 ext 1415
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YOU MUST BECOME FIRE!: An Evening of Prayer and Reflection in celebration of National Vocation Awareness Week November 4-10, 2018
There will be four Evenings of Prayer and Reflection throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg in celebration of National Vocation Awareness Week: November 4-10, 2018.
Each evening's schedule will be:
5:00 pm Discernment Holy Hour
6:00 pm Pizza & Wings
6:30pm Panel Discussion
7:15 pm Video - "Is God Calling You?"
7:30 pm Closing Prayer & Sending Forth
The dates and sites for these gatherings are:
Sunday, Nov. 4th - St. Peter's Church, Lowville
Monday, Nov. 5th - St. Mary's Church, Clayton
Tuesday, Nov. 6th - St. John XXIII Newman Center, Plattsburgh
**Tuesday, Nov. 13th** - St. Mary's Church, Ticonderoga
Anyone interested in knowing more about Church Vocations or how they can help to promote Vocations are invited to these evenings. Please RSVP by emailing: dlucia@rcdony.org or crussell@rcdony.org or phone: 315-393-2920 to indicate which evening/site you will be attending.
For more information, please contact Fr. Lucia or Cathy Russell at the Diocesan Vocation Office. Hope you can join us!
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EASTERN REGIONAL CONFIRMATION RETREAT: With Great Power presented by Net Ministries
When: November 17, 2018
Where: Seton Catholic School
Time: 10:00am – closing liturgy of 4:00pm (parents are invited to the closing liturgy)
Space is limited…register early through your parish Religious Education Office. For more information, contact pballantine@rcdony.org or apage@rcdony.org.
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CONFIRMATION RETREATS WITH NET MINISTRIES: Attention Western Region Pastors and Catechetical Leaders
First Come First Serve Basis:
When: November 18, 2018
Where: Fr. Amyot Center, Norfolk
Time: 10:30am Mass - 4:30pm
First Come First Serve Basis:
When: November 20, 2018
Where: St. Cecilia's Church, Adams
Time: 3:30pm - 9:00pm
To register for either date, contact Shayne slippincott@rcdony.org to by November 9, 2018
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OPERATION MIRIAM LUNCH: Attention all women and middle school age and up
Where: SSJ Motherhouse, Watertown, NY
When: December 9, 2018
Time: 11:00am
To register contact: Shayne e-mail: slippincott@rcdony.org or call 315-782-3620
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MEXICO CITY & OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Join Fr. Bob & Fr. Doug Decker on a pilgrimage to Mexico - Our Lady of Guadalupe from December 8-14, 2018. A special highlight of our trip will be visiting the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe to celebrate Mass on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We will also visit the church of Santiago Tlateloclco where St. Juan Diego was baptized, among others. We will celebrate Mass daily. The new lower cost is $1979.00 per person/double occupancy. Please contact Lisa Reed at 518-332-8414 or Lreed49269@gmail.com for more information.
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ITALY PILGRIMAGE: With the Passion Play of Oberammergau
Space is limited – Book now to avoid disappointment! This is your last chance to experience the world-famous Passion Play of Oberammergau until 2030!
Join Fr. Donald A. Robinson on a pilgrimage to Italy- with The Passion Play of Oberammergau, and also visiting Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice, Innsbruck, Munich From May 25 – June 4, 2020.
$4099 per person, roundtrip air from New York.
Please contact- Father Donald A. Robinson – 315-493-3224 or email donrob4@twcny.rr.com
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the October 20/21 Bulletin)
The recent catastrophic global weather events have drawn even the skeptics to acknowledge changes in the environment. Many others are drawn to read/reread Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si: Care for our Common Home. This is not about blame, it is about responsible stewardship. Observing these events at a safe distance via TV, can you find an active, positive response in your own pattern of living that is environmentally responsible? One simple practice, like using your reusable mug, carrying your reusable bag for shopping, etc. can truly be a concrete way to express respect for life.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the October 27/28 Bulletin)
Did you know that in the first half of the 20th century people consumed more non-renewable resources than in all of humankind’s previous time on earth? Consider this week what non-renewable resources that you use. Are there any that could be reduced? I.e. Studies show up to 30% of the difference in miles per gallon is due to driving habits alone. We could save more than a ton of CO2 per year by accelerating slowly and smoothly, driving the speed limit, maintaining a steady speed and anticipating stops and starts.
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PLANNED GIVING: Make a Will
Good Christian Stewardship would call for the orderly disposition of our worldly goods. If you do not make a Will, the State will do so and it may not be according to your wishes. For further information about planned giving, 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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ST. HEDWIG'S POLISH FEST: Parish Fundraiser, Turin (Houseville), NY
October 14 from noon until about 2:30pm
Delicious homemade Polish platter includes:
2 pierogis, 1 cabbage roll, kielbasa, sauerkraut, beets, rye bread and beverage.
Dinner $10
Hotdogs: $1
Ice Cream Sundaes: $1
Slice of Pie: $2
There will be a themed basket raffle, a 50/50 raffle, and a bake sale.
Takeouts available.
This is a fun event. We guarantee smiling faces and good food. Hope to see you there!
For more information contact: 315-348-6260, 315-348-6834 or 315-348-8735
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WALK OF FAITH: Bringing our Faith Community together and sharing our Faith
St. Augustine's Church, 3029 Main Street, Peru, NY, 12972
Event Schedule:
Sunday, October 14th, 2018
11:45 am. Meet at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine (behind St. Augustine Church) and early registration
12:30 pm. Opening Ceremony
~The walk is 2 miles in town & the walking trail.
~Closing Ceremony at St. Augustine’s Parish Center.
Event is FREE. Walk Rain or Shine (Bring an umbrella just in case)
Donation will be accepted the day of the event for
“THE NORTH COUNTRY MISSION OF HOPE”
“THE JAMAICA PROJECT & RED BIRD MISSION”
50/50 Raffle at the Dinner & Basket raffle
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But… that’s not all!
Join us for a Pulled Pork Dinner with Corn on the Cob Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Dessert & Beverage The dinner will be from 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Donation:
Adults: $10.00
Children Under 10 are FREE
Contact Linda Manchester for more information 518-643-8977
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST: St. Mary's School, Canton, NY
Pancake Breakfast
St. Mary's School
2 Powers St, Canton
Sunday October 14, 9:30-12:30
Regular/Pumpkin/Gluten Free
Eggs, sausage, toast, fruit, beverages
Adults $7
Children(4-10) $5
Under 3 FREE
Families only $30!
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB: Massena NY
Massena - The Massena Catholic Community Book Club meets once a month to discuss various works of fiction and non-fiction that have importance to the Catholic Church and relevance in our daily lives. Copies of book are often available on Kindle through our parish's Formed.org subscription or through purchase with Amazon.
Date - The third Thursday of each month (Next Date: Thursday, October 18)
Time - 7PM
Place - Sacred Heart Rectory, Massena. NY
For more information, visit our website at: www.massenacatholics.com or email: smarion@massenacatholics.com
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS: Ogdensburg, NY
Come join the Legion of Mary in First Saturday Devotions, the first Saturday of each month in the Deacon Winter Chapel of St. Mary's Cathedral at 2:30 p.m. This devotion is a direct and loving response to the request of Our Lady of Fatima. For more information contact the St. Mary's Cathedral office at 315-393-3930. All are welcome!
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ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER: St. Joseph's Church, Dannemora
Roast Turkey with all the Trimmings, Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 11am to 5pm. Downstairs in the Church Hall. Adults: $10. Children 5-11: $7. Under 5: FREE. Take-outs Available.
*Music
*Chinese Auction
*Country Store
*Raffles
For more information, contact the parish at office@stjosephsdannemora.com
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FACTS, EFFECTS, & PREVENTION OF BULLYING: Clayton, NY
A presentation by Deputy Carrie Mangino
6:00pm Thursday, October 18
St. Mary's Parish Center, 521 James Street, Clayton
All (families & individuals) are invited to attend this free presentation. Come and be informed about this growing epidemic in our communities. For more information, contact St. Mary's parish office at 315-686-3398 or reception@stmarysclayton.org
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SACRED HEART HARVEST DINNER: Chazy, NY
Turkey and all the trimmings
Sacred Heart Parish in Chazy is having their Harvest Dinner on October 21, 2018, 11am - 5 pm at the Parish Center. Menu includes Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, cole slaw, corn, turnip, rolls and butter, beverage, apple or pumpkin pie.
Visit our Sinners' Den Pantry for "sinfully" delicious goodies. Raffle with dozens of great prizes. Please join us! We are handicapped accessible.
For more information, 518-846-7650 or sacredheart@westelcom.com
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION STUDY: THE EUCHARIST: Watertown, NY
St. Patrick’s and St. Anthony’s (Watertown) will offer an Adult Faith Formation study: Lectio: The Eucharist, Discovering the Mass in the Bible with Dr. Brant Pitre. The study will be on consecutive Mondays October 22 and 29; November 5, 12 and 19 in St. Patrick’s Chapel after Noon Mass. Workbooks are $10.00. Pre-registration required. Registration form available at www.catholicwatertown.org. Please register by October 19, 2018. Return registration to Pastoral Center, 123 S. Massey Street, Watertown or email to: Deacon Kevin kmastellon@spwatn.org.
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HARVEST HAM DINNER: Parish Fundraiser, Black River, NY
St. Paul's Annual Harvest Ham Dinner
St. Paul's Catholic Church, 210 LeRay Street Black River
October 25, 2018-4pm-7pm
Buffet Style with Homemade Desserts!
Take outs available
Adults-$9.00/Seniors (65+)-$8.00,
Youths (5-12-$4.00/Families-$25.00
Children under 5-Free
For more information please call the Rectory at 315-773-5672.
We look forward to seeing you!
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MASS FOR HEALING: Lowville, NY
On Saturday October 27, Fr. Jay Seymour will celebrate a Mass for Healing at 10 am at St. Peter’s Church, in Lowville, NY. The Sacrament of the Sick will be offered during Mass. The Mass is for anyone who needs healing of mind, body or soul. All are welcome. The Mass will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. For more information contact 315-376-6662.
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HARVEST DINNER: North Bangor, NY
St. Augustine Parish of North Bangor will be hosting a Harvest Dinner to be held on Sunday, October 28 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM at the St. Augustine Parish Center 2470 State Route 11, North Bangor. A home cooked Turkey dinner with the trimmings will be served. Adults: $10.00, Senior Citizens: $9.00, Children under 12: $5.00 and children under 5 free. Take out available. Please plan to attend this annual event and enjoy good food and good friends. For more information, Contact the Parish at 518-483-6674.
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HOLIDAY BAZAAR and BAKE SALE: Star Lake, NY
Bazaar & Bake Sale
St. Hubert's Church - Star Lake
Saturday, November 3rd, 2018
9 AM - 3PM
Lunch - 11 AM - 1PM
Features: Handcrafted items, gift baskets, raffles, silent auctions
For ore information: st.huberts.church@gmail.com
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: Knights of Columbus Fundraiser, Evans Mills, NY
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Evans Mills, NY on November 3, 2018 with serving from 4 to 7 PM.
Benefit Indian River Knights of Columbus. For Information 315-629-4678.
VENDORS NEEDED CRAFT/ARTISAN SHOW
The Altar Rosary Society of St. Patrick’s, Brasher Falls will host an Annual Craft/Artisan Show in November. This year we are trying something different by hosting a 2-day show!! The event will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Sunday November 11, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at The Knights of Columbus Hall in Brasher Falls We are looking for vendors to display their work. If you wish to do this or know someone that does; please call Val Cline at 315-389-4182 for a registration packet. Tables are rented for $18 each.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: St. Mary's Church, Massena
St. Mary's Church (9 Sycamore St., Massena NY) holds weekly Benediction/Adoration on Thursdays from 9AM to 10AM
For more information, visit our website at: www.massenacatholics.com or email: smarion@massenacatholics.com
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MONASTIC EXPERIENCE WEEKEND: For single, Roman Catholic Men ages 18-40
If you're serious about God, what does He want you to do next? Listen. Listen and act.
If you're serious about God, what does He want you to do next? Listen. Listen and act.
Why not try listening and acting in a monastery? Job shadow a monk for a weekend.
Monastic Experience Weekend. October 26-28. St Mary’s Monastery in Central MA, 70 miles from Boston.
For single Catholic men aged 18-40. With the monks and other young adults, live in the monastery not the guest house, and participate in the prayer, the work and shared and private talks with monks.
Prayer, work, community life. A balanced and rhythmical contemplative Benedictine monastic life with a 1600 year history.
Serious liturgy (Gregorian chant); serious work (intellectual and manual); good humored people (monks; well, that's the theory!)
See our YouTube video at www.stmarysmonastery.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stmarysmonastery
Monastic Experience Weekend: St. Mary’s Monastery October 26 - 28, 2018
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Father Gregory at: monks@stmarysmonastery.org or at 978-724-3350
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
October 13: The Catholic Family: God's Answer for our Time
October 13: Journey with Christ (Eastern Region)
October 16-18: Pilgrimage to Western New York with Bishop LaValley
October 19: Superintendent's Day
October 20: FFM Workshop #2
October 20: Council of Deacons Meeting
October 21: Mission Sunday
October 21: Western Region Destination Confirmation
October 23: Episcopal Council Meeting
Retirement Luncheon for Jack Carter the Insurance Risk Manager of the Diocese of Ogdensburg
October 24: Caritas Dinner
October 24: SLFA CLM Association Dinner Meeting
October 27: Mass for Healing
October 30: Diocesan Finance Council Meeting
November 3: Youth Ministry Certification
November 3: Confirmation at St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora
November 9: Western Regional Lead Event: What is on Your Mind and Heart
November 10: Youth Ministry Certification
November 11: Parish Stewardship Sunday
November 14: Eastern Regional LEAD Event: What is on Your Mind and Heart
November 17: Eastern Region NET Ministries Confirmation Retreat
November 18: Campaign for Homan Development/Black and Indian Missions
November 18: Western Region NET Ministries Confirmation Retreat
Bulletin Announcements opposing Assisted Suicide
Office of Vocations General Intercessions Cycle B
Office of Vocations Bulletin Blurbs Cycle B
Office of Vocation Seasonal Bulletin Blurbs
Office of Vocations Newsletters