eNOTES FOR OCTOBER 27, 2016
(with bulletin information for the weekends of November 6 and 13)
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FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE:
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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 5 & 6) is now available on the Pastoral Documentation page: http://pastoral.rcdony.org/Development/Stewardship%20Letter.pdf
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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR:
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SECOND COLLECTION FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR MILITARY SERVICES, USA
Every three years, near Veterans Day, we have the opportunity to express our support and gratitude to Catholic military personnel through a second collection for the Archdiocese for Military Services. The weekend of November 5 and 6, 2016, we will hold this special collection for only the second time. Bishop LaValley asks you to promote this collection and requests your support and the support of your parishioners.
Your parishioners will not have envelopes in their normal packets. This makes pastors’ efforts critical. A bulletin announcement is provided for the week prior. Also, you should have received a mailing from the Archdiocese including necessary promotional materials. See the Letter from the Chancellor HERE and addition Bulletin Announcements HERE.
FROM THE DATA PROCESSING CENTER:
CHANGE OF ADDRESS?
Parishes - If you have any changes of address, phone numbers, email addresses, please email the Diocesan Offices at web@rcdony.org. Thank you!
FROM THE RESPECT LIFE OFFICE:
PRAYER AT ELECTION TIME
Below please find prayers as distributed at the USCCB Respect Life Directors Conference. Please share with your parishioners. (Note: updated the format of the downloadable file to WORD so you can cut and paste the prayers.)
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Bulletin Editors: Please add these notices to your parish bulletin(s). You can simply cut the text and paste it in your bulletin.
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BLUE MASS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
The entire New York North Country Community is invited to join in prayer for the safety and well-being of all in the law enforcement community.
Bishop Terry LaValley will celebrate the Blue Mass for all in Law Enforcement in the Diocese of Ogdensburg. The Blue Mass for all in Law Enforcement, including State Troopers, Police Officers, Sheriff Employees, Correctional Officers, Border Patrol and Customs Agents, all in Federal Law Enforcement and District Attorneys, will take place on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 2:30 pm in St. Joseph’s Church, 360 West Main Street in Malone, NY. Attendees from the various agencies are invited to wear their department uniforms. The entire New York North Country Community is invited to join in prayer for the safety and well-being of all in the law enforcement community. This will be the first time that Diocese of Ogdensburg has celebrated a Blue Mass. A large portion of our community in the North Country is active in Law Enforcement, whether as State Troopers, in Police Departments or Sheriff Offices, as Correctional Officers, Border Patrol or Customs Agents, Federal Law Enforcement Agents or District Attorneys. This Blue Mass will be an opportunity for the community to come together to support those in Law Enforcement and their families with our prayers and faith.
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SECOND COLLECTION FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR MILITARY SERVICES, USA
Pastor's Attention and Bulletin Announcement for the November 5/6 Bulletin
This week we will support our parishioners and their families who serve or have served this nation with distinction as members of the U.S. military. The Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA will provide the Gospel, the sacraments and other forms of spiritual support to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces wherever they serve and to veterans in VA Medical Centers. Please prayerfully consider a generous contribution to this special triennial collection approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2012 and last taken in 2013.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the November 5/6 Bulletin)
Pope Francis writes, “Everything is interconnected, and that genuine care for our own lives and relationships with nature is inseparable.” (Laudato Si) Caring for our common home is our responsibility both physically and mentally. How? Eat nature's foods, get proper rest, exercise both our bodies and our minds and fill our spirit with prayer: thus we ARE caring for Creation. We as humans are an integral part of Creation. How we care for our own well-being is a vital way of caring for God’s Creation. (submitted by Faye Martin)
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the November 12/13 Bulletin)
Laudato Si' writing speaks often about the poor people who are living in poverty. Pope Francis stresses the plight of the poor. Living in poverty often encompasses disease and loss of self-worth. Take time to discover what is happening in your local neighborhood as well as the global neighborhood. Seek a way to make a change however small it may be. Where do you sense the Lord might be calling you to make a difference this week? (submitted by Faye Martin)
ROSARY INVITATIONAL
The Legion of Mary, Curia of St. Mary’s Cathedral and Notre Dame Church will be having a Rosary Invitational on Friday, October 28th from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM held at St. Mary’s Cathedral. All are INVITED to participate in praying the Rosary seeking the Intercession of Our Lady under her many titles.
We will begin the Invitational with Mass at 3:00 PM followed immediately with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. During the hours following Mass until Benediction at 10PM we will be inviting families, committee groups, Parish Representatives from around the diocese to lead one rosary during that time. We will have 3 groups per hour leading the rest of the assembly to pray along with them. There will be refreshments after mass, and during each hour of prayer for those staying an hour or more until 10:30 PM. You don’t have to attend the mass to participate. You can come and pray your family or group’s hour and then head home if need be - as some will be coming a distance. We only have room for 18 groups so hurry and get signed up to reserve your spot!
For more information and how to register a family or group, please contact Bill O’Brien by email at: billob315@gmail.com . If you don’t have email you may call him at (315) 528-0461.
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PLANNED GIVING:
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 Diocesan Development Office Executive Director Scott Lalone at 315-393-2920 or e-mail slalone@rcony.org.
WMOF FAMILY MISSION: Clinton Deanery
The team that represented the Diocese of Ogdensburg at the World Meeting of Families is presenting a day of Prayer for Families at St. John’s Church in Plattsburgh on Tuesday, November 1st. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins immediately following the 9am Mass on Tuesday. There will be a free dinner at 5pm followed by a Holy Hour from 6-7pm with a short presentation by a team member. There will be an opportunity to meet some of the team members, ask questions and receive resources from the World Meeting of Families. This is a regional event and everyone is invited. To sign up for adoration and/or to register for dinner, please call the parish by Friday, October 28th at 518-563-0730.
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CREATING A CULTURE OF VOCATIONS: Parish Vocation Ministry
November 5, 2016: 9:30am-2:30pm at the Parish Center at the Parish of the Visitation in Norfolk
For those who were INSPIRED by the vocations summit, how do we set about the work of supporting the vocations of every parishioner? Rhonda Gruenewald will present the "how to" and give you time to work in your parish group to get started. Register on the vocations webpage. Registration for the Nov. 5th Hundredfold event in Norfolk has to be cut off on October 31st to finalize lunches and set up. Please don’t wait to register! The response has been gratifying and it looks to be an amazing day, not to be missed. To register go to the diocesan website and office of vocations:http://rcdony.org/vocations.html. For more information, contact: Cathy Russell, crussell@rcdony.org or 315-393-2920 ext. 1450
40 DAYS FOR LIFE: Prayer Vigil to end Abortion
From September 28 through November 6, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood, 66 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh, NY, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information – and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact campaign leader: Nancy Belzile 518-593-6024 For more information and to sign up for an hour go to this website: https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/plattsburgh/ Pray-ers on the sidewalk will need to sign a Petition of Peace please contact campaign leader. A campaign flyer for you to print out will be provided soon! For more information, contact: Nancy Belzile: nancy_56@hotmail.com, 518-593-6024
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YOUTH MINISTRY WORKSHOPS COMING UP
Courses 6 and 8 of the Youth Ministry Certification Program will be offered Holy Family in Watertown on November 19 from 9:00-12:00. You can register for workshops by contacting Vicky at vlalonde@rcdony.org. For more information, contact Kelly Donnelly 315-854-4669.
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RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
Our aging religious need your help. Thousands of senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests in the U.S. spent years working in Catholic schools, religious education, colleges, hospitals and social services agencies – often for little compensation. Their sacrifices leave their religious communities without adequate savings for retirement and eldercare. Many of these religious worked in our own Diocese. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps provide nursing care and more to our retired religious sisters and brothers. A second collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be taken up on the weekend of December 10th and 11th. Please give to those who have given a lifetime.
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MARCH FOR LIFE PILGRIMAGE: College Students and Young Adults
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 26th Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities as celebrant and homilist as well as the March for Life itself on January 27th. 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 Wednesday, January 25th and will conclude on Saturday January 28th after the march. The all-inclusive cost is $185 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 14, 2016.
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YOUTH BUSES FOR LIFE: High School Pilgrimage to the Washington, DC March for Life.
Three coach buses will travel to the March for Life in Washington, DC from Thursday January 26 through Saturday January 28, 2016. Pickup locations include: Massena, Canton, Gouverneur, Watertown and Schroon Lake. The cost of $150 includes transportation, hotel, breakfast, dinner & shirt. Registration opens October 1st. www.rcdony.org/pro-life for registration forms. For more information, contact the Respect Life Office, Colleen Miner at cminer@rcdony.org.
SHRINES OF ITALY PILGRIMAGE: April 18-28, 2017
Join Fr. Chris Looby of St. Mary's Church of Evans Mills on a pilgrimage visiting the shrines of Italy April 18-28, 2017! Highlights will include Rome, Assisi, San Giovanni Rotondo, Tomb of Padre Pio, Abbey of Santissima Trinita, Madonna del Rosario, Vatican City, Papal Audience, Christian Rome City Tour, St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. John Lateran, St. Peter's Basilica, St. Mary Major and much more! Book now and save $100 per person. For more information, visit www.indianrivercatholics.org or call Apt to Travel at 315-265-4340. Viva Italia!
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."
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FALL BAZAAR: Parish of the Visitation and St. Raymond
There will be a Fall Bazaar at the Fr. Amyot Parish Center on Morris Street in Norfolk, NY to benefit the Altar Rosary Society on Saturday, October 29 from 9am-1pm. The Bazaar will include a Food Sale featuring cabbage rolls, hot foods, baked goods, and homemade candy, coffee and donuts until the luncheon begins, Christmas Table, Handmade Craft Table, Religious Items, Country Store, Attic Table, and a Raffle Drawing beginning at 2pm. All are welcome! For more information contact Laurie: ldufresne@centeralny.twcbc.com
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HARVEST DINNER: North Bangor, NY
The Catholic Community of St. Augustine will be hosting a Harvest Dinner to be held on Sunday, October 30 from 12 noon 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: $9.00, Senior Citizens $8.00, Children under 12 $5.00/under 5: Free. Take outs will be available. Please plan to attend this annual event and enjoy good food with good friends. For more information, contact the parish: 518-483-6674
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HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE: Star Lake, NY
Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale at St. Hubert’s Parish in Star Lake on Saturday, November 5th, 2016 from 9am-3pm. Live wreaths, gift baskets, children’s shoppe, coffee & donut from 9am–11am, Lunch from 11am-1pm.
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ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER: Turkey Dinner Served Family-Style
St. John's Church, LaFargeville will hold its Annual Harvest Dinner (turkey with all the fixin's served family-style) on Sunday, November 6, 11:30 to 2:00. Adults $9; children 5-10 $4; under 5 are free, take-outs $9. Raffles and Country Store. For more info, contact the parish office at 315-686-3398.
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MANICOTTI MONDAY: Norfolk, NY
Manicotti Monday is offered on November 7, 2016. Serving homemade meat-filled manicotti and/or spaghetti and meatballs from 4:00-6:30PM. $9.75 includes the main course, tossed salad, Italian bread, dessert, and beverage. Children under 5 are free. Fr. Andrew Amyot Parish Center, 3 Morris Street, Norfolk, NY. For more information, contact: Laurie 315-384-4242.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BRUNCH: Norfolk, NY
The Norfolk Knights of Columbus Brunch will be held Sunday, November 13, 2016 at the Fr. Amyot Parish Center, 3 Morris Street, Norfolk, NY from 8:30AM-12:00PM. The brunch includes pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, home fries, sweet bread, toast, juice, and coffee. Adults ~ $8; Under age 12 ~ $5; Under age 5 ~ Free Immediate family four ~ $20 (additional person above 4 is $3 extra); Omelets ~ $3 extra. For more information, contact: Laurie 315-384-4242
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ST. ALEXANDER'S HARVEST DINNER: Morrisonville, NY
The RCC of St. Alexander & St. Joseph Annual Harvest Dinner (Turkey Dinner with all the fixings) being held on Sunday November 13th, 2016 at St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville NY. Serving 11:30AM to 5:30PM. Adults $10, Children (6 to 12) $5.00, (5 and under) free. Take outs are available call 518-561-5039. Almost immediate seating available with the additional seating in our New Hall - NO MORE LONG WAITS!!!!!!!
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FABULOUS CRAFT FESTIVAL: Get a head start on your Christmas Shopping
On Saturday November 19th from 10am-4pm Sacred Heart Parish will host a great craft festival with over 25 vendors from New York and Vermont at the Sacred Heart Parish Center 8 Hall Street, Chazy, NY 12921. Hot lunches, raffle, baked goods, in addition to hundreds of handcrafted items. Get a head start on your Christmas Shopping. For more information: Noreen Barcomb, csacredheart@twcny.rr.com, 518-846-7650
DAILY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: for Vocations
A holy hour of Eucharistic adoration to pray for vocations takes place daily (M - F) after the 9am Mass at Holy Family Church, 129 Winthrop St, Watertown. Info: rectory 315-782-2468
WEEKLY ADORATION: St. Andrew's Church in Sackets Harbor
St. Andrew's Church in Sackets Harbor has weekly exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on every Friday from 5-6pm. All are welcome. For more information, contact Anne Thomas: act2328@outlook.com, 315-646-3687
WEEKLY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION, St. Patrick's Church, Watertown:
St. Patrick's Church in Watertown sponsors weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursdays. The Monstrance is placed on the Altar at the end of Noon Mass. Our doors remain open until 8:00 pm. All are welcome. For more information, contact Dc. Mastellon at 315-782-6086
MONTHLY PRAYER GROUP: Senior Housing, Mooers, NY
We meet every second Friday at 1pm each month to pray for all the sick in our parishes. The group was formed several years ago when Dot and Nancy wanted to pray for all the sick in their parish, St. Louis of France. Now we meet at the Senior Housing in Mooers and pray for all the people added to our list each month. All are welcome. The Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet are recited within the prayer service. Prayer and snack lasts about an hour. For more information, contact: Nancy Monette at nmonette@charter.net
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MONASTIC EXPERIENCE WEEKEND: for Single Men, 18-40 Years Old
St. Mary's Monastery, a contemplative monastery of Benedictine monks set in a forested area in Petersham, MA, is offering a Monastic Experience Weekend for young Catholic men aged 18 - 40 from November 4 – 6, 2016. Men will participate in the monks’ daily balance of prayer, work and study, and will have the opportunity to speak with those who have been called to this vocation. Spending these days with the monks and sharing their life will allow those who might feel called to the contemplative way of life – a life radically centered on Christ – to see what Benedictine life and living in a monastery is like.
If you know of any young men who may be interested in coming to this, please share with them the news of our weekend. The link to our flyer is on the homepage of our website at: www.stmarysmonastery.org. Simply click on
NEWS & EVENTS and the flyer will appear. As St Benedict says in our rule: “What, dear brother, is more delightful than this voice of the Lord calling to us?” Thank you for helping others to hear His voice. For more information, contact Fr. Gregory monks@stmarysmonastery.org or at 978-724-3350
PARISH VITALITY CONFERENCE IN MONTREAL: November 10-12
The three-day conference, under the theme Unleashing Our Gifts: Encounter the Giver, Embrace your Gifts, will include 17 How-To workshops to help parishes explore different opportunities for people to recognize their God-given gifts and share them, not only through parish ministry, but at home, at work and in their communities. This conference will focus on two priorities: to identify and embrace the God-given gifts each of us has received and to explore how these gifts can best help our world, including helping our parishes to grow as missionary and life-giving communities. For more information and to register: go to www.parishvitality.com
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DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: THE ORIGINAL IMAGE OF THE DIVINE MERCY: in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada.
On Sunday, November 13th at 1:30 pm at the Port Theatre (132 Montreal Road, Cornwall, Ontario), the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall will host the recently released documentary: The Original Image of the Divine Mercy: The Untold Story of an Unknown Masterpiece. A team of documentarists travelled through Europe and the United States to uncover the answers to many unanswered questions about the little-known original painting of the Divine Mercy. The documentary features commentary by Bishop Robert Barron, George Weigel, Christoph Cardinal Schonborn (Archbishop of Vienna), Stanisław Cardinal Dziwisz (long time right hand man of Saint John Paul II) and many others including a special appearance by Pope Francis. In addition, the director of this documentary will be at the Port on the 13th with special behind-the-scenes stories and to answer questions. Tickets are $5.50 US for 16+ and $3.75 US for under 16. Tickets at the door are $7.50 US for all. Tickets are available at the Catholic Information Centre (146 Chevrier Ave, Cornwall), the Port Theatre (132 Montreal Rd, Cornwall), Shalom House (170 St. Paul St, Alexandria) or by contacting Marie at the diocesan centre at 613-933-1138, ext. 22. This will be a great event to close out the Jubilee Year of Mercy! You can view the trailer by clicking here or at www.divinemercyfilm.com
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NEW BOOK INVOLVING OUR DIOCESE AND THE ROSARY NOW AVAILABLE
Looking forward to the 100th anniversary of Fatima in 2017, there is a new book involving our diocese and parishioners. Click on image above for details.
DIOCESAN FINANCE COUNCIL
The Diocesan Finance Council will meet on October 31, 2016 from 10:30am-1pm at the Bishop's Residence. For more information, contact Michael Tooley, mtooley@rcdony.org 315-393-2920
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
October 16: Marian Jubilee Prayer Rally
October 19: Caritas Dinner
October 29: Youth Ministry Workshops Lake Placid
October 30: Blue Mass for Law Enforcement
November 1: WMOF Family Mission, Plattsburgh
November 5: Creating a Culture of Vocations workshop
November 19: Youth Ministry Workshops Watertown
November 20: Closing the Cathedral Holy Door - Solemnity of Christ the King
December 3: Diocesan Pastoral Council
Bulletin Announcements opposing Assisted Suicide
Office of Vocation Bulletin Blurbs
Office of Vocations General Intercessions
Office of Vocations Newsletters
Office of the New Evangelization Blog