ENOTES FOR OCTOBER 31, 2023
(WITH BULLETIN INFORMATION FOR THE WEEKENDS OF November 12 and 19, 2023)
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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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FROM THE DIOCESAN OFFICES:
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY PULPIT LETTER FROM BISHOP LAVALLEY: To be read weekend of November 11 & 12
Bishop LaValley's letter for Stewardship Sunday, the weekend of November 11 and 12, can be downloaded HERE.
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VOCATION DISCERNMENT: Young Men
Corrected Flyer
Are you a single Catholic man, of high school age or older, who is hearing the Lord's call to the Priesthood? You are invited to join fellow discerners and Father Howard Venette from 4:00-5:00 p.m. on any or all the following Sundays: October 29, November 12, and December 3 If you are interested, register online: rcdony.org/PriesthoodDiscernment.
FALL WORSHIP NOTES: from the Office of Worship
The Fall Edition of Worship Notes is available, including texts for the Litany of Loreto with recent additions and the text for the Lady of Loreto Office Office of Readings.
VIDEOS OF THE TALKS AVAILABLE:
For those of you who wanted to attend or simply want to hear a talk again, videos of the talks from the New York State Eucharistic Congress are being added to the NYS Eucharistic Congress website: https://nyseucharisticcongress.org/videos
ADVENT: Resources for Families and Parishes
Advent 2023 begins Sunday, December 3rd. Celebrating Advent well requires preparation in advance so the Family Life Office posts resources and tips to help families with their celebration of Advent. Check out the Advent pages on the Diocesan Website at https://www.rcdony.org/family-life/advent.html.
PARISH EVENTS AND NOTIFICATIONS
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"SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS" WHEN DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE
Are you dreading the holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated?
Join us for a "Surviving the Holidays" seminar especially for people who are grieving. More than just practical tips, GriefShare Surviving the Holidays is a community of people who know what it’s like to walk through the holidays in grief. You will find connection and comfort in knowing you’re not alone this season.
Sessions will be held on Wednesday, November 1st from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (St. Joseph's Community Outreach Center, 1349 Military Tpke, Plattsburgh) OR
Monday November 6th from 10:00 a.m.- Noon (St. Peter’s Church, Emmaus Room, 114 Cornelia St, Plattsburgh)
Registration is required, you can register online at GriefShare.org, by email to Starr@stalexanders.org or by calling Starr at 518-825-0697
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COMPASSIONATE COMPANIONS OF CLINTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Can you help you neighbor?
Compassionate Companion Trained Volunteers are generous and kind people carrying out errands of mercy to help their neighbors age in place more successfully by providing their gifts of companionship and friendship. They ease isolation and loneliness by establishing and strengthening meaningful social relationships between older adults and their family, friends and volunteers while encouraging and enabling participation in the life of their communities. To learn more or to register for the training, please contact Starr at St. Joseph's Community Outreach Center 518-825-0697 or Starr@stalexanders.org.
ST. MARY'S FAMILY CIRCLE FALL FESTIVAL AND BAZAAR: Waddington
Join us on Saturday, November 18 from 9am-3pm at St. Mary's Parish Center, 34 Oak Street in Waddington for the annual Family Circle Fall Festival and Bazaar. There will be a crafters/vendors, silent auction, bake sale, and lunch will be available as well. For more information, contact the parish at 315-388-4466
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TRIVIA NIGHT: Presented by St. Mary's Canton
Save the Date, December 9th, for St. Mary's in Canton's Trivia Night!
Parish Center, 2 Powers St. Canton
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Trivia starts at 6 p.m.
Age 21+
Childcare Provided
Cost is $20 a person and includes
2 alcoholic beverages (beer or wine),
2 Slices of Pizza, popcorn & chips.
Non-alcoholic beverages included.
Teams of 4-6 Players
Single players welcome and will be placed with a team.
Door prizes and grand prize!
Call 315-386-2543 for more info or to sign your team up or visit cantoncatholics.com/trivia
No other new parish events were submitted. Please check your parish bulletins and previously posted submissions below.
REGULAR FEATURES:
Download The Parish Leader Playbook: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/lead
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. See all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgDeuVYSmzeTy-gJ7o-ZMlfvI4_I3FlsV
Here is the latest episode:
EUCHARISTIC ENCOUNTERS WITH FR. ROCKY - new weekly series
Stories of faith, hope and love fostered by encounters with Jesus in the Eucharist. See the first episode below. Watch all the stories here.
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PLANNED GIVING: Give Your House and Continue to Live There
You may want to make a major gift to our parish. Why not consider real estate? This is called a life estate gift. This simply means that you give a piece of real estate, such as your residence, to our parish, obtain a charitable income tax deduction and retrain the right to live there as long as you want. This arrangement removes the property from you estate and relieves your executor from having to dispose of your home at your death. Contact Scott Lalone at the Diocese at 315-393-2920 or Email slalone@rcdony.org for further information.
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT CORNER: Did you know? ...
Did You Know…mental health is just as important as physical health. Be sure to check in with the kids in your life. Ask them how they are feeling or if they have experienced any emotional problems or mental health concerns and encourage them to talk to you or another Safe Adult, if needed, to seek help and support. For more information, contact the Safe Environment Office at (315) 393-2920.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the November 12 Bulletin
Message from latest apostolic exhortation: Laudate Deum (Praise God)
“What is being asked of us is nothing other than a certain responsibility for the legacy we will leave behind, once we pass from this world.” (§18) ““Everything is connected” and “No one is saved alone.”” (§30) This week take some time to read this Document concerning the urgent challenge of our times. See: USCCB Environmental Justice or Laudate Deum.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the November 19 Bulletin
A Response to challenge expressed in Laudate Deum:
Pray for the coming UN Climate Change Conference (COP28 Conference) being held from Nov. 30-Dec.12.See Laudate Deum (§44-52) for the history of this Conference since the first one held in 1992. To learn why this one is so important for all people, and especially for the poor, read: §53-60. Invite a friend(s) to discuss it and what actions you can do to respond to this crisis.
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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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
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
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.
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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
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
PILGRIMAGES AND TRAVEL
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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