ENOTES FOR OCTOBER 17, 2023
(WITH BULLETIN INFORMATION FOR THE WEEKENDS OF OCTOBER 29 AND November 5, 2023)
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Saint Peter’s Church in Massena has arranged for a bus to the Eucharistic Congress for Saturday, October 21. As of October 12, there are 25 open seats. Registrations at the Congress have been secured for those empty seats. If you are interested in attending, the cost is $30 per seat. If you have questions or wish to reserve a seat, contact St. Peter’s Parish at 315-769-2469 as soon as possible or register at https://massenacatholics.com/eucharisticcongress
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NATIONAL VOCATION WEEK: November 5-11
Attention all pastors, catechists, principals
Bulletin Notice:
“The way Jesus shows you is not easy. Rather, it is like a path winding up a mountain. Do not lose heart! The steeper the road, the faster it rises towards ever wider horizons.” (St. John Paul II). Jesus did say, “My yoke is easy; my burden is light." As we celebrate National Vocation Week, November 5-11, the Church takes this opportunity to reflect on the call to holiness given to us at the time of our Baptism. We believe, as Catholics, that God has a plan for our lives! He calls some to marriage, some to the priesthood, others to the consecrated life or to live as generous single people. As we live our own vocations faithfully, let us encourage and teach our young people how to discern God’s call. Let us pray for the children, grandchildren, students and friends to be open if God calls them to priesthood or consecrated life.
Prayers of the Faithful:
- During National Vocation Awareness Week, we pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, we pray to the Lord.
- For Catholic educators, that they will inspire students to remain open to God’s call for their lives, we pray to the Lord.
- That young men and women from our (parish school, religious education program) will respond to the Church’s tremendous need for priests and religious men and women to live the consecrated life, we pray to the Lord.
- That Christian parents, as they live their own vocations to marriage, will encourage their children to consider becoming priests, brothers or sisters, we pray to the Lord.
- That seminarians receive the graces they need to become holy priests who speak the truth with love, we pray to the Lord.
- For all priests and religious men and women who have served our (school, parish, religious education program), both living and dead, we pray to the Lord.
Prayer
God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, consecrated persons, and married men and women. Send your Holy Spirit to help others to respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth and young adults. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
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FABULOUS FALL CRAFT FAIR: Get a head start on your Christmas shopping! in Chazy.
Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Sacred Heart Parish Center, 8 Hall Street, Chazy, NY from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Great craft festival with a variety of craft vendors. Hot lunches, baked items, silent auction. For more info contact Sharon Nephew 518-578-2666. Handicapped Accessible and Free Admission
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MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: In Support of Augustinian Academy, Carthage
Pancake Breakfast To Benefit Augustinian Academy
Sunday, November 12, 2023
8 a.m. to noon
St. James Community Room, Carthage
MENU
Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, French Toast, Ham, Sausage, Baked Goods, Juice, and Coffee
PRICE
$9 for Adults
$7 for Seniors
$4 for Children under 10
$27 for a Family of 4 or more
SPONSORED BY Carthage K of C Father John Cosmic #291 and the Ave Maria Circle.
For more information call: 315-493-3224
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
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
ST. MARY'S/ST. AUGUSTINE ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR: Brushton
St. Mary's & St. Augustine Altar Rosary Society will hold a craft fair at the Parish Center on County Route 7, Brushton on November 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A large selection of vendors will be present selling gifts, decor, baked goods, homemade donuts. A chance auction and much more. Adirondack BBQ will be there for breakfast and lunch. A great chance to do some Christmas shopping. for more information contact Dianne Russell 518-529-7474 or Gayla Lapage 518-483-5014
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PARISH BAZAAR: Massena
Location: St Mary's Social Hall
Date: Saturday, November 11
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact: St Peter's Parish Office 315-769-2469
FREE ADMISSION!
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: Fundraiser for the Knights of Columbus, Evans Mills
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Serving from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Parish Center in Evans Mills. Adults $9, seniors $8 and children under 12 $5. Children under 5 eat for free. Benefit Indian River Council Knights of Columbus. For more information call 315-629-4678.
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ST. ALEXANDER'S HARVEST DINNER: Morrisonville
St. Alexander's Harvest Dinner
Sunday, November 12, 2023
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$14 each
1 Church St., Morrisonville NY
TAKE OUT ONLY
Available at Door, Raffle Tickets, Basket Raffle and Bake Shop
Delivery within 10 miles is available
No other new parish events were submitted. Please check your parish bulletins and previously posted submissions below.
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Regular Features:
Download The Parish Leader Playbook: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/lead
The National Eucharistic Revival is a momentous, three-year initiative that will bear fruit for years to come. During the previous Year of Diocesan Revival, clergy and diocesan leaders built the foundation for this movement to thrive at the parish level. Supercharge your local Revival response with this essential resource! The Leader’s Playbook is your springboard into the Year of Parish Revival, providing concrete steps you can take to answer each of the four invitations at the heart of this movement. Within such a massive grassroots initiative, it is critical that local leaders stay in touch with the Revival Team. Complete the form online at https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/lead to access the Leader’s Playbook and receive other resources and inspiration that will help you brainstorm creative, effective, and practical initiatives tailored to the needs of your community.
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 for parish leaders to preview (in both English and Spanish), and each successive session will be rolled out on a weekly basis from September 14 through October 26.
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. Here are the third video:
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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
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT CORNER: Did you know? ...
Did You Know…a Safe Adult needs to understand that if a child tells them they have been hurt, or if they suspect a child is being hurt or is unsafe, they need to act in the best interest of the child. It is an adult’s responsibility to protect children. They can help by listening carefully to what the child tells them, telling the child they believe them, being aware of uncomfortable feelings and controlling their own emotions if a child discloses abuse, and acting right away to help the child. For more information, contact the Safe Environment Office at (315) 393-2920.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the October 29 Bulletin
What about those leaves? A tip from mother nature: whatever comes from the earth goes back to the earth. Instead of raking and bagging those leaves for the landfill the *Arbor Day Foundation suggests shredding them into small dime-sized pieces by running over them with your lawn mower. When shredded and spread across a landscape, dead leaves infuse the soil with more than a dozen vital nutrients making them much more effective than synthetic fertilizers.
*ARBOR DAY*September/October 2023
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the November 5 Bulletin
On October 4 an Apostolic Exhortation entitled Laudate Deum was released by Pope Francis. This important document is addressed not only to Catholics, but to all people of good will on the climate crisis. To more information on this document, search for "USSCB welcomes New exhortation on the Environment" or click HERE.
U.S. SISTERS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING: monthly bulletin announcements
NOVEMBER – Give thanks that there are resources to educate us about the evils of modern day slavery (human trafficking). Take advantage of the sources and raise your awareness of the plight of persons being bought and sold. 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.
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ANDREW DINNERS: Men of High School Age and Above
Come and join Bishop LaValley to learn more about being a priest. Any man of high school age and above is welcome to attend the Andrew Dinner sponsored by the Vocation Office. Parents are welcome to attend. The program begins at 5 p.m. followed by Holy Hour and dinner with Bishop Terry R. LaValley, and area pastors and priests. If you are interested in attending, speak to your pastor and register at https://www.rcdony.org/andrewdinners.
The Andrew Dinners are being held in the following Deaneries:
Clinton-Northern Franklin Sunday, October 1, St. Alexander’s Parish Center, Morrisonville
Adirondack Mountain Sunday, October 8, Holy Ghost Parish Center, Tupper Lake
St. Lawrence Sunday, October 15, Church of the Visitation Hall, Norfolk
Jefferson-Lewis Sunday, October 29, St. James Parish Hall, Carthage
JESUS IS CALLING YOU!: A special prayer opportunity
Holy Cross Parish will be offering extended Eucharistic Adoration hours on Friday, October 20, Saturday, October 21, and Sunday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Peter's in Plattsburgh (except during Mass times). This will take place the same weekend as the New York State Eucharistic Congress in Auriesville, so we can unite in adoring the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist exposed in the monstrance.
"The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny white Host." (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen)
Jesus is inviting you to spend a special hour with Him. More information and sign-up sheets are located at the entrance of St. Peter's Church. Help ignite the Eucharistic Revival by giving him the gift of your presence at Adoration. Invite a friend and share your faith in the Real Presence with others.
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WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: ATTENTION PASTORS AND PARISH SECRETARIES
World Mission Sunday will be celebrated this year on October 22, 2023. Materials should have arrived via mail at parishes in August. Download the world mission sunday letter here. if any more are needed, please contact the mission office at (315)-393-2920. More materials for your use are available on pastoral documentation. We thank you for all your hard work and look forward to a successful appeal!
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ST. HEDWIG'S SOCIETY ANNUAL THEME BASKET RAFFLE: BASKETS ON DISPLAY AND TICKET SALES ON OCT 8, 15 AND 22, HOUSEVILLE, NY
Raffle Baskets will be on display and tickets will be available for purchase after 11 a.m. Mass from Noon – 1 p.m. on the following Sundays - October 8, 15 & 22 in St. Hedwig’s Church Hall, 5432 State Rt. 26, Turin/Houseville, NY. Ticket price: $1 per ticket or 6 for $5.
On Sunday, October 22, 2023, basket drawings will be at approximately 1. A Bake Sale and Kielbasa Luncheon will also be featured from Noon until drawings are completed. The raffle supports church restoration and community outreach. For Questions or Donations Contact Elaine 315-486-5532; Mary Ann 315-348-6260, or Lydia 315-348-7006.
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EUCHARISTIC LIFE: Attention Commissioned Lay Ministers
SLFA Deaneries Commissioned Lay Ministers Association presents the CLM annual dinner titled, "EUCHARISTIC LIFE."
Wednesday, October 25
6:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Social Hall in Massena
Dinner will be catered and will cost $20 per person.
Guest Speakers: Bishop LaValley and Bernice Lazore
Register at www.rcdony.org/clm-event
About Bernice "Kahsenanoron" Lazore: She is an Akwesasronon Elder from St. Region Mission in Akwesasne and a member of the Wolf Clan. Bernice has been very active in the church with the Altar and Rosary Society, the Mohawk choir, St, Regis Mission Liturgy Committee, parish council, and
leader of the Akwesasne St. Kateri Prayer Circle.
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HEALING MISSION: West Chazy
St. Joseph's Church, West Chazy, will hold a Healing Mission conducted by Paul Rymniak, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 30, 31 & November 1. All three evenings begin at 7 p.m. Confession will be available. All are welcome. Healing is not just for the Physically Impaired. Mental and Emotional stress can take a heavy toll on our lives. Come and experience the Lord and what He can do for you. Come and enjoy Jesus by Worshiping Him. Come and see what Our Lord has for you. Come and be healed. For more information, call 518-493-4521 or email westchazypa@rcony.org
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS AT OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS HOUSE OF PRAYER: Next 1st Saturday is Nov. 4
"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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HOLY CROSS PARISH HARVEST DINNER: Plattsburgh
Holy Cross Parish Harvest Dinner - Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings!
Dine-in and Take-out available. Sunday, November 5, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Parish Center (4917 South Catherine Street, Plattsburgh, NY) Price is $15 per person.
More information: 518-563-0730.
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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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JOIN FR. 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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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 October 29 for the October 31 edition of eNotes with bulletin information for the weekends of November 12 and 19, 2023. 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.