eNOTES for October 15, 2015
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EVENTS and NOTICES FOR BULLETINS:
ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2015
Time: 11:30am until sold out
Location: St. John's Church, Main Street, LaFargeville
Contact for more Information: Parish Office 315-686-3398
Description:
Annual Harvest Dinner Sunday, November 1, 11:30am until sold out at St. John the Evangelist Church, Main Street, LaFargeville. Turkey dinner served family style. Raffles and Country Store. Take-outs available. $8.50 for adults and all take-outs; $4 for children 5-10; under 5 are free. For more information, call 315-686-3398
YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING WEEKEND
Date: Sunday, November 6-8, 2015
Location: Wadhams Hall, Ogdensburg
Contact for more Information: Vicky Lalonde 315-393-2920 ext. 1411
Description:
There is still room for the Youth Ministry Training Weekend for anyone interested in becoming involved in Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Ogdensburgscheduled for November 6-8. You can register at www.rcdony.org/ymtraining or call 315-393-2920 ext. 1411
CONFERENCE ON ASSISTED SUICIDE
Date: November 7, 2015
Time: 10:30am-2:30pm
Location: St. Pius X Church Parish Hall in Loudonville (in the Diocese of Albany)
Contact for more Information: (518) 434-6195.
Description:
Conference on assisted suicide
On Saturday, November 7, the NYS Catholic Conference will hold a training conference on how to help stop doctor-assisted suicide. The conference, which will be held at St. Pius X Church Parish Hall in Loudonville (in the Diocese of Albany) from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., will feature inspirational speakers, educational information and a welcome by Albany Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger. Cost is $10, which includes lunch and all materials. Register online at www.nyscatholic.org/registration or by calling (518) 434-6195.
YEAR-END GIFTS
Contact for more Information: Scott Lalone 315-393-2920 slalone@rcdony.org
Description:
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 Diocese Develop Executive Director Scott Lalone at 315-
393-2920 or e-mail slalone@rcony.org
MARCH FOR LIFE PILGRIMAGE
Date: January 19-22, 2016 (Register by Dec 15, 2015)
Contact for more Information: Fr. Tim Canaan frtim@braodstreetcatholics.org
Description:
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 21st with Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities as celebrant and homilist as well as the March for Life itself on January 22nd. 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 Tuesday afternoon, January 19th and will conclude on Friday January 22nd after the March. The all-inclusive cost is $175 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 15, 2015.
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION:
DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015
Time: 10:30am Location: St. James Church, Gouverneur, NY
Contact for Information: Father O'Brien, 315-393-2920
Description:
The Diocesan Pastoral Council will meet on Saturday, October 24, 2015
at St. James Church in Gouverneur beginning at 10:30 a.m.
STEWARDSHIP NEWS
Date: November 7 and 8
Description:
Bishop’s LaValley’s Stewardship pulpit letter (to be read on the weekend of November 7 & 8) is now available on the Pastoral Documentation page.
OTHER:
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
October 16-17: Celebrate Christ
October 17: Annual Scout Retreat
October 24: Diocesan Pastoral Council
October 25: Harvest Mass 2pm at St. Stephen’s in Croghan
October 28: Catholic Charities’ Annual Caritas Dinner
November 5: Council of Priests
November 9: Catholic Charities Corporation Mtg.
November 10: Catholic Charities Board of Trustees
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LINKS:
Office of Vocation Bulletin Blurbs
Office of Vocations General Intercessions
Office of the New Evangelization Bulletin Vignettes (October)