eNOTES FOR OCTOBER 12, 2017
(with bulletin information for the weekends of October 22 and 29, 2017)
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FROM THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT
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STEWARDSHIP: Bishop LaValley's Stewardship Sunday Pulpit Letter
Bishop’s LaValley’s Stewardship pulpit letter (to be read on the weekend of November 4 & 5) is now available on the Pastoral Documentation page. It can be found on the Development Office listing or in the links for Pastors or Parish Secretaries or by clicking HERE.
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.
JUBILEE FOR RELIGIOUS:
The annual diocesan Jubilee for Consecrated Religious will take place at St. Mary’s Cathedral, October 15th at 2pm. A reception will follow. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to thank our religious for their many years of service and sharing the light of Christ in so many ministries in our diocese.
SCOUT MASS AND AWARDS CEREMONY: Attention all Catholic Scouts
Sunday, October 15 Scouts from across the Diocese will gather at St. Agnes in Lake Placid for the annual Scout Mass. It will be followed by a luncheon and awards ceremony for all those who have earned a Catholic religious emblem this year. The Mass will begin at 10:00 AM, luncheon and awards ceremony to follow in the school gymnasium. For more information, contact Fr. Bryan Stitt, Chaplain for Catholic Scouting, at 518-593-6044 or at bstitt@rcdony.org.
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CELEBRATE CHRIST: Called to Lead
Leadership is a vital factor in the implementation of our diocesan priorities: creating a culture of vocations, engaging families in the faith formation of their children and providing age appropriate opportunities for our youth leading to their encounter with Christ and His Church. Plan to attend Celebrate Christ 2017 at the Crowne Plaza in Lake Placid on Saturday, October 21. Chris Lowney, well known author on topics of leadership, is the keynote speaker. His presentation Leadership Lessons from Pope Francis: Doing the Laundry, Dusty Shoes and the Monastery Bell will encourage us and support our efforts to carry out the diocesan priorities. Registration information is available on our diocesan website http://www.rcdony.org/celebrate or by calling the Western Regional Faith Formation Office at (315) 782-3620. Registration for the event is required and must be made by September 29.
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CONSECRATION OF THE DIOCESE: Join Bishop LaValley in the Consecration of the Diocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Since it has been 100 years since the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima, Portugal, and 65 years since the Dedication of the Cathedral, and since our world is ever more in need of the maternal intercession of our Blessed Mother, the Diocese will be
Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on October 22nd. Please join Bishop LaValley in praying a Novena from October 13th to the 22nd. On Sunday the 22nd there will be a Rosary Rally and Holy Mass of Consecration at the Cathedral at
2:00 pm. Please plan to attend.
Read Bishop LaValley’s LETTER. Contact Father Stitt at the Worship Office for more information at 315-393-2920 ex1220 or at bstitt@rcdony.org.
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EASTERN REGION COMMISSIONED LAY MINISTERS FALL EVENT: Celebrating Mary
MARIAN FEASTDAYS: Understanding and Celebrating Mary
St. Joseph's Church, West Chazy, NY
Saturday, October 28th, 2017, 9:00 a.m. ~ 2:30 p.m.
Contact Starr Burke for more details: sburke7035@gmail.com
$10.00 per person
Register online at www.rcdony.org/formation/commissioned-lay-ministers/clm-event-registration.html or by mail
Send check to:
The Diocese of Ogdensburg
PO Box 106
Canajoharie, NY 13317
If registering by mail, please write ERCLMA in the memo of your check.
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OCTOBER-ECO-FEST
Second Annual October-Eco- fest: “To Heal a Wounded World, We Need a Revolution of Love.” Inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si and a contemporary global environmental movement entitled "Awakening the Dreamer", this program will
explore ways to protect God's creation for generations to come, embrace justice for all, and seek an ecological spirituality. Date: October 29 from 1:30 to 4:30pm, in Hearthside Center, Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, 1425 Washington Street, Watertown. Sponsored by the Watertown Faith & Ecology Group. All are invited. Come and bring a friend. Event is free. Reservations are requested since seating is limited. Light Fall refreshments served. Donations accepted. To reserve a place, call 315-782-3460 or e-mail srbethssj@gmail.com
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OPERATION ANDREW DINNERS: Fall Season in Malone and Watertown
Want to know about being a priest? Just dinner and talk! Any man middle school age and above is welcome to attend. Parents are welcome too!
November 8: St. Anthony’s Church Watertown
November 30: St. John Bosco Church Malone
Holy hour to know your vocation at 5pm, Vespers and dinner follow with Bishop LaValley and area priests.
If interested, contact your pastor. RSVP to: Cathy Russell, Vocation Coordinator crussell@rcdony.org or 315-393-2920
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D.O.V.S.
The Diocese of Ogdensburg Vocation Society (DOVS) invites you to be our guest at a luncheon November 15th at 11:30 at the Fr. Amyot Parish Center in Norfolk. Fr. Ray Moreau will be the guest speaker entitled, "Bored At Mass?" Come and be enriched! RSVP to Anne at 315-353-2950 or Connie at 315-265-2762
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YOUTH BUSES FOR LIFE:High School Pilgrimage to the March for Life in Washington DC
Online registration opens October 1st for the educational and spiritual high school pilgrimage to the DC March for Life. Three coach buses will depart the North Country on January 18th and return Jan 20th. Pickup locations- Northern bus - Massena,
Canton and Gouverneur; Western bus - IHC in Watertown and Eastern bus - Our Lady of Lourdes in Schroon Lake. $150 per person includes transportation, hotel, breakfast, two dinners and shirt. Bishop LaValley will be joining the buses in DC! (All chaperones must be Virtus/Protecting God's Children trained.) For more information, contact the Respect Life Office - cminer@rcdony.org
11 DAYS IN ENGLAND AND WALES: April 9-19, 2018
DON'T MISS A TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Visit Stonehenge, Salisbury, Plymouth, Cornwall, Bristol, Stratford, North Wales, Chester, the Lake District, York, Cambridge, and London. Only $3479 per person from New York. Hosted by Fr. Donald A. Robinson, Pastor of St. James, Carthage and St. Mary's, Copenhagen. Price includes: Roundtrip Air from New York, First Class/Select Hotels, Most Meals, Professional Tour Director, Comprehensive Sightseeing, Entrance Fees and More!! For a brochure and more information, please contact Fr. Robinson at 315-493-3224 or email donrob4@twcny.rr.com
GREECE: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE: with Fr. Chris Looby April 11-21, 2018
Join Fr. Chris Looby, pastor of St. Mary’s in Evans Mills, and travel to Greece following in the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle! The trip Features a 3-night Greek Islands & Turkey cruise. Highlights include Athens, Taverna Dinner Show, 3-Night Cruise, Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos, Santorini, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Philippi, Meteora, Delphi, Corinth, Acropolis. Prices begin at $4149 for an inside double and $4299 for outside double. For more information please call Fr. Chris at(315)629-4425 or Mary McIntosh at Watertown AAA at (315)558-6372. Opa!
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the October 21/22 Bulletin)
An Easy Way to Save Money and Energy while Putting Pope Francis’ Laudato Si into Action:Start replacing just five incandescent lamps with LEDs this month, and replace a couple more each month until your home or business is 100% complete. LEDs contain no Mercury, can last up to 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs and they are recyclable.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the October 28/29 Bulletin)
Some easy ways to save money and energy while putting Pope Francis’ Laudato Si into Action:*Create a green team…infect everyone in your home or business with an attitude of conservation. Adjust timers to accommodate daylight saving and the changing seasons. Burning just two 100 watt light bulbs on your porch for only an extra hour every day wastes about $11 per year. That doesn’t sound like much unless you start countering how many lights you have throughout your home that are burning unnecessarily.
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PLANNED GIVING: Honoring Loved Ones Through Endowment Gifts
Establishing an endowment in the Foundation of the Diocese of Ogdensburg is a wonderful way to provide a lasting and meaningful gift in remembrance of a special person and at the same time support a purpose which that special person held dear. For more information, contact the Diocese at 315-393-2920 or Email slalone@rcdony.org
PARISH EVENTS:
These are parish and other local events that may be of interest 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."
CELEBRATE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FATIMA APPARITION - THE MIRACLE OF THE SUN
The Legion of Mary in Ogdensburg invites everyone to join them in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun. Join us at St. Mary's Cathedral in Ogdensburg at 6:00 p.m. on October 13to pray the Rosary, followed by a presentation of the film The 13th Day, a dramatic re-telling of the Story of Fatima through the memories of Sr. Lucia. There is no charge for this event, and all are welcome! For more information contact the parish office at 315-393-3930
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ROSARY CRUSADE: Public Rosary, Gouverneur
In this historic year of the Fatima Centennial on Saturday, October 14th, 2017: ALL ARE WELCOME to join in praying a Rosary for “Our Country and Peace in our World”. We will meet at the Riverview Park Pavilion, have light refreshments, and pray the Rosary at 12pm. ALL ARE WELCOME to join us…children, adults, and families of ALL faiths. You do not need experience praying the Rosary to attend the Rosary Crusade, all that’s required is a desire to pray for our country and peace in the world. For more information, contact Brandy Parshley, prinnygrl@aol.com, 908-399-5831 or Mary Morrissiey,mjmor5@yahoo.com, 315-287-0185.
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WALK OF FAITH PULLED PORK DINNER: Peru, NY
Benefiting The North Country Mission of Hope, The Jamaica Project & Red Bird Mission
The Walk of Faith Pulled Pork Dinner will be held the day before the walk this year. Please join us at St. Augustine's Parish Center on Saturday, October 14th from 4 to 630 for Pulled Pork, corn on the cob Bakes beans, Cole Slaw, Dessert &
Beverage! Adults-$10.00, Kids 12 and over at $5.00, Under 12 are FREE
A 50/50 Raffle and Basket Raffle will be available to win at the dinner as well as at the walk on Sunday.
All dinner proceeds will be contributed to the North Country Mission of Hope, The Jamaica Project & Red Bird Mission
For additional information, contact Christa Reyell covelrc@yahoo.com
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HARVEST DINNER: Turkey is Back!!!
Sacred Heart Parish in Chazy is having their Harvest Dinner on October 15, 2017, 11 am - 5 pm. Menu includes Turkey with all the trimmings, including pie and beverage. Visit our Sinners' Den Pantry for "sinfully" delicious goodies. Raffle with dozens of great prizes. Please join us! We are handicapped accessible. For more info, 518-846-7650 or sacredheart@westelcom.com.
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ST. MARY'S OF FORT ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER: Parish Fundraiser, Fort Covington, NY
St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Fort Covington: Sunday, October 15, 2017, 11AM to 2PM
Menu of Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Stuffing, Squash, Corn, Coleslaw, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls, Beverage & Choice of Dessert
Cost is Adults $10.00 ($13.00 Canadian), Under Age 12 $6.00, Under Age 5 Free. Take outs available.
Featuring a Country Store and 50/50 Raffle, Multi-Prize Raffle & Chinese Auction!
For more information contact the parish office at 518-358-2500.
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THE WALK OF FAITH: Peru, NY
Benefiting The Mission of Hope, The Jamaican Project & Red Bird Mission
The walk begins at St. Augustine's Church at our Lady of Lourdes Shrine on Sunday, October 15th, 2017. Early registration begins at 1145 a.m. The opening ceremony will start at 1230 p.m. and the walk is 2 miles in town and the through the
walking trail. The event is FREE. We will walk Rain or Shine, (bring your umbrella if the weather looks like rain)
Donations will be accepted the day of the event for "The North Country Mission of Hope, The Jamaica Project, and Red Bird Mission.
A 50/50 and basket raffle are available to win!
The Pulled Pork Dinner will be on Saturday, October 14th from 4:00 - 630 p.m. at the Parish Center.
For additional information, contact Christa Reyell covelrc@yahoo.com
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 19)
Time - 7PM
Place - Sacred Heart Rectory, Massena. NY
For more information, visit our website at: www.massenacatholics.com or email: smarion@massenacatholics.com
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AU SABLE COUNCIL 2301: Harvest Dinner
Please join the Au Sable Forks Knights of Columbus Council 2301 for our annual Harvest Dinner. The dinner will be held at the Holy Name Parish Center on Sunday, October 22nd from 1pm to 4pm. We will feature roast port with cranberry apple stuffing, pan gravy, vegetables, and dessert for only $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. We will also feature a silent auction with all proceeds supporting vocations, and a pie sale to support the Sisters of St. Joseph mother house renovation. Come see us on October 22nd for the best roast pork dinner in the North County!
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HARVEST DINNER: Parish Fundraiser, Black River, NY
Harvest Ham Dinner
St. Paul's Catholic Church, 210 LeRay Street, Black River
October 26th 2017, 4pm to 7pm
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, contact St. Paul's at 315-773-5672.
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HARVEST DINNER: North Bangor
The Catholic Community of St. Augustine will be hosting a Harvest Dinner to be held on Sunday, October 29 from 12noon to 4:00PM at the John C. Dwyer Parish Center located at 2470 State Route 11 in North Bangor. A home-cooked Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings will be served. Adults: $10.00, Senior Citizens $9.00, Children under 12 $6.00/under 5: Free. Take outs will be available at $10.00. Please plan to attend this annual event and enjoy good food with good friends. For more information contact the parish: 518-483-6674.
HEARTS ON FIRE: Friday, November 3, Malone, NY
Join us for Adoration with praise and worship music on the First Friday of the Month at 7 p.m. in Notre Dame Church in Malone. A bonfire with snacks will follow! This event is open to all and occurs on every first Friday. Contact Andrew Duso (andrew@standres.org) for more information.
MONTHLY HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS ON FIRST FRIDAYS: St. Mary's Church, Massena
Please join us for First Friday Devotions. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Holy Hour for Vocations.
Date - First Friday of every month (Next Date: Friday, November 3)
Time - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Place - St. Mary's Church, 9 Sycamore St., Massena NY
Features - Pray for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Contact - For more information, visit our website at: www.massenacatholics.com or email: smarion@massenacatholics.com
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CRAFT SHOW: Brasher Falls, NY
The Altar Rosary Society of St. Patrick’s Church in Brasher Falls will hold its annual craft show on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the K of C Hall, 138 County Route 50 in Brasher Falls from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Many dealers will be present
with all kinds of crafts. Luncheon and refreshments will be available. Plenty of free parking is available. The public is welcome. Admission price is adults, $1.00 students, $.50, under 5 free. Please contact Val Cline at 315-389-4182 for more
information.
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ST. HUBERT'S HOLIDAY BAZAAR & BAKE SALE: Star Lake NY
Attention holiday shoppers.
Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale
St. Hubert's - Star Lake Parish Hall
November 4th - 9 am - 3pm
Hand crafted items, gift baskets, live wreaths, raffle, silent auction
For more information contact the parish st.huberts.church@gmail.com or 315-848-3612
OTHER:
PRAYER REQUEST:
Please remember in your prayers, Mr. Steven D'Costa, who died recently in India. Mr. D'Costa is the father of Sr. Flavia D'Costa, SCC of Watertown.
SYRACUSE CATHOLIC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE:
The 2017 Syracuse Catholic Women's Conference, "In Search of a Servant's Heart," is October 28th, 2017. Our speakers are Father Michael Gaitley; MIC, Sister Ignatia Henneberry, OSF; and Michael Dopp. For more information see http://www.syracusecatholicwomen.org/
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
Oct. 13: Middle School Vocations Retreat
Oct. 15: Religious Sisters Jubilee
Oct. 20-21 Celebrate Christ
Oct. 22: Mission Sunday
Oct. 22: Consecration of the Diocese of Ogdensburg to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Oct. 25: Caritas Dinner
Oct. 28: Syracuse Catholic Women's Conference
Oct. 28: Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting
Oct. 29: Destination Confirmation
Oct. 31: Diocesan Finance Council
Nov. 3-5: Men's Discernment Retreat
Nov. 4: Youth Minister Training Session
Nov. 5: Destination Confirmation
Nov. 8: Operation Andrew
Nov. 10-16: NET Ministries
Nov. 12: Stewardship Sunday
Nov. 15 DOVS Luncheon and Guest Speaker
LINKS:
Bulletin Announcements opposing Assisted Suicide
Office of Vocations General Intercessions
Office of Vocations Newsletters