eNOTES FOR September 29
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FROM THE CHANCELLORS OFFICE
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OFFICIAL CATHOLIC DIRECTORY: Update Request
Pastors or secretaries should have received update requests for the Official Catholic Directory. "Urgent- OCD Update Request" is printed just above the address window of the envelope. Please verify all information and make necessary updates to current addresses, personnel and so on.
By September 29, 2106, completed forms must be sent to:
Diocese of Ogdensburg
Attn: Mr. James Crowley, Chancellor
PO Box 369
Ogdensburg, NY 13669-0369
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Chancellor's office at 315-393-2920 x1310 or email jcrowley@rcdony.org. Thank you for your assistance with this necessary paperwork.
FROM THE RESPECT LIFE OFFICE:
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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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INSPIRE SURVEY: please give us your feedback
We hope that you were truly inspired by the INSPIRE: Called to Love event which took place in the Lake Placid Olympic Center. We would very much appreciate it if you would answer this survey about INSPIRE: Called to Love which took place at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid on September 25, 2016. Our team will be meeting this week to review the event and your prompt evaluation will be very helpful to the planning and organization of any future diocesan events.
To start the survey, click here: START SURVEY or go to https://goo.gl/4unojB
We very much appreciate your time to respond this survey to help us plan future events that will enrich and inspire you.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the October 8/9 Bulletin)
Did you know that” St. Francis asked that part of the friary garden always be left untouched, so that wild flowers and herbs could grow there, and those who saw them could raise their mind to God, the Creator of such beauty”? (Laudato Si #12) St Columba tells us “To know Creation is to know the Creator? In the beauty of these Autumn days what are you learning about the Creator?
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the October 15/16 Bulletin)
What corporal work of mercy for caring for Creation might we do during the season of fall? One consideration could be to compost the leaves, so they may become nourishment for next year’s garden. No garden? Place them in paper bags instead of plastic ones for removable. This will hasten decomposition in the landfill and reduce the use of oil used in the manufacturing of plastic.
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October-ECO-Fest
Watertown Faith and Ecology Group is hosting an Interfaith October-Eco-Fest on Saturday, October 1 from 1-3 pm. at the Motherhouse of Sisters of St. Joseph. In response to Pope Francis's call to the religions of the world for dialogue on how to respond to the "cries of the earth and of the poor," this Fest will feature speakers from different religions who will share on how their faith traditions speak about our responsibility to care for our common home, the Earth. This will be followed by blessing of a Peace Pole, the planting of a tree, and Fall treats. Event is free and the public is invited. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. Call 315-782-3460.
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LIFE CHAIN SUNDAY: Sunday, October 2nd - 29th Annual Life Chain
Six locations in our diocese! Join in a peaceful, prayerful, public, pro-life witness. Open to all faiths. Stand for life rain or shine. Signs provided. Bring a friend! For more information visit www.lifechain.net. See flyer for locations, contact information and times. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIME FOR WILLSBORO.
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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
SCOUTING EMBLEM REMINDER: Attention all Catholic Boy and Girl Scouts
There may still be time to complete a religious emblem before this year’s annual Scout Mass with Bishop LaValley. The Mass is scheduled for Sunday, October 2nd at 10:00 at St. Bernard’s in Saranac Lake. For more information, go to www.rcdony.org/scouting or contact Scott Quinell at 315-212-0137 / bsaquinell@gmail.com
ERCLMA'S FALL EVENT:
The Eastern Region Commissioned Lay Ministers’ Association serves the commissioned lay ministers of the Clinton, Essex and Hamilton-Herkimer deaneries. We are happy to announce our Fall Event on Friday, October 14 at St. Augustine’s Church and Parish Center in Peru starting at 5:00 pm. The evening will begin with honoring our Blessed Mother by praying her Rosary together in church, followed by Mass celebrated by Bishop Terry LaValley.
All diocesan commissioned lay ministers, active or not, are welcome! We invite all priests (active or retired), deacons and religious of the 3 deaneries. After Mass, we will move to the Parish Center for dinner and our keynote speaker, Bishop LaValley.
Please RSVP by October 5 through the Formation for Ministry Office at (315) 393-2920 or jgruzzito@rcdony.org. The event costs $10. Thank you!
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CLM ASSOCIATION OF ST. LAWRENCE,-FRANKLIN-ADIRONDACK ANNUAL DINNER MEETING:
Attention Commissioned Lay Ministers.
Annual meeting of Commissioned Lay Ministers
All Commissioned Lay Ministers are invited to the Annual Dinner Meeting of the CLM Association for St. Lawrence-Franklin-Adirondack Deaneries to be held Wednesday, October 26 in Norfolk @ The Church of the Visitation beginning at 5:15 pm with Mass. Fr. Mark Reilly will be the guest speaker.
The cost is $12.00 per person and spouses are welcome. There is a dinner choice this year of turkey & dressing or ham & scallop potatoes. To register, contact Jeannie Grizzuto @ 393-2920 Ext. 1413 or email jgrizzuto@rcdony.org by 10/17/2016.
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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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BLUE MASS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
A Mass honoring the law enforcement personnel of the North Country will be celebrated on October 30, 2016 at 2:30 pm in St. Joseph’s Church, 306 West Main Street, Malone. Commonly referred to as the “Blue Mass,” it was thought important that such an event be held in northern New York to offer thanks to God for the dedication and sacrifice made by the women and men in law enforcement and to pray for their safety, as well as, for their families and communities. On this occasion, we hope to draw representation from various local agencies of law enforcement and the Department of Corrections to join in this special moment of prayer. Bishop LaValley would like to invite parishioners from throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg to join him for this inaugural event. For further information please contact: Fr. Shane Lynch, Chaplain Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Watertown Police Department FBI Albany 315-287-0114 frshane@icloud.com
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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. For more information contact: Cathy Russell, crussell@rcdony.org or 315-393-2920 ext. 1450
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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!
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PAINT AND SIP PARTY: A Parish Fundraiser
October 5, 6:30pm, at 8 Hall Street, Chazy, NY
Your choice of either picture. Cost $30 with snacks and beverages provided free of charge. For more information, contact: Noreen 518-846-7650 or 570-7747
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HARVEST DINNER: Turkey is back!
Sacred Heart Parish in Chazy is having their Harvest Dinner on October 16, 2016, 11:30 am - 5:00 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!!. For more information contact the Rectory, 518-846-7650 or csacredheart@twcny.rr.com
ROAST BEEF DINER: Harvest Dinner, Elizabethtown, NY
October 16th, 2016 - Takeouts begin at 1:30pm, dinner served 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Annual Roast Beef harvest dinner at St Elizabeth's Parish Hall, Elizabethtown, NY. A dinner of Roast Beef and all the trimmings with homemade desserts. Adults $9; children 5-12: $5; children under 5 free. For more information, contact: Rev Francis Flynn, 44catarindo@gmail.com 518-873-6760
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HARVEST DINNER: West Chazy
St. Joseph’s Church in West Chazy will hold its 43rd Annual Harvest Dinner, featuring turkey with all the trimmings, and a Country Store and much more. Sunday, October 9, 2016, Noon to 5:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph’s Parish Center. Adults, $10.00; children 5-12, $5.00; Children under 5 free. Take-outs available. For information, please call St. Joseph’s Parish Office at 518-493-4521.
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HARVEST DINNER: 56th Annual CDA Court Little Rose 1300
Sunday, October 9, 2016 from 11-3pm at St. Edmund's Parish Hall 5526 State Route 11 Ellenburg Center, NY 12934. Roast Beef and Roast Pork Dinner with all the trimmings. Homemade Desserts and Beverages. Adults: $10, Children 5-12: $5, Under 5: Free. Facility is Handicap accessible. For more information: 518-594-3121
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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
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ST. MARY'S TURKEY DINNER
St. Mary's Annual Turkey Dinner at St. Mary's Parish Hall, Fort Covington, NY on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 11am-2pm.
Menu: Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes&Gravy, Stuffing, Squash, Corn, Coleslaw, Cranberry Sause, Rolls, Beverage & Choice of Dessert.
Cost: Adults: $10 ($13 CAnadian), Children under age 12: $6, age 5 and under: Free. Take outs available.
Featuring a country store: Enjoy shopping for baked goods, canned goods, fresh produce & flea market items. 50/50 Raffle, Multi-Prize Raffle & Chinese Auction.
Come and enjoy a great meal & chance for great prizes. For more information: 518-358-2500
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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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
September 30-Oct 2 Leadership Weekend
October 2: Life Chain Sunday
October 6-9: Women's Cursillo Retreat
October 7-9: Family Guggenheim
October 8: Priestly Ordination
October 11-13: Vocations Pilgrimage
October 16: Marian Jubilee Prayer Rally
October 19: Caritas Dinner
October 30: Blue Mass for Law Enforcement
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