eNOTES for October 29, 2015
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NATIONAL VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK: Attention all Pastors and Promoters of Vocations
Date: November 1-7
Contact for More information: Fr. Bryan Stitt, bstitt@rcdony.org, 518-593-6044
N.V.A.W. is in conjunction with All Saints Day. Hopefully you have all received your packets of homily hints, promotion resources, and holy cards. I encourage you to have the holy cards passed out before Mass in order to use them as a communion meditation and then allow for all Mass-goers to take them home.
If you need any more resources, please contact me: Fr. Bryan Stitt, bstitt@rcdony.org, 518-593-6044
STEWARDSHIP NEWS
Date: November 7 and 8
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.
NOTICES FOR BULLETINS:
Bulletin Editors: Please add these notices to your parish bulletin(s). You can simply cut the text and paste it in your bulletin.
SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH LAY ASSOCIATED PROGRAM: Invitation
Sisters of St. Joseph invite you to an informational meeting about our Lay Associate program to be held on Sunday, November 15 at 1:30 in the Convent on 1202 Cumberland Head Road, Plattsburgh. Associates meet once a month to learn about the spirituality of the Sisters of St. Joseph, pray together, and discuss ways to deepen one's spiritual life. The group is open to women and men. If you are interested, please contact Sister Helen Herman at 518-561-8252.
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY WITH BISHOP TERRY LAVALLEY
Bishop LaValley to lead Holy Year of Mercy
Catholic Italy Pilgrimage
April 5 - 17, 2016 - 13 Days
$3999 from Montreal
For information & reservations go to our website:
www.northcountrycatholic.org
or call 315-608-7556 or e-mail: mkilian@rcdony.org
YEAR-END GIFTS
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
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.
PARISH EVENTS:
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."
NINETEENTH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW
Date: Saturday, November 7 & Sunday, November 8
Time: Sat. 10:00-5:30, Sun. 9:00-3:00
Location: St. Patrick's Church Hall
Contact for more information: Jo-Anne Ryan, 518-297-7361 or stpats@twcny.rr.com
Description:
Nineteenth Annual St. Patrick's Christmas Craft Show, Saturday, November 7, 10:00AM-5:30PM and Sunday, November 8, 9:00AM-3:00PM, St. Patrick's Church Hall, Rouses Point. Proceeds to benefit Annual Children's Christmas Party. Bake Sale will also be held in conjunction with the craft show. Call 297-7361 for more information.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Date: Sunday, November 8
Time: 8:00am - 12 noon
Location: St. Patrick's Church, Rouses Point, NY
Contact for more information: Laura: churchofmary@yahoo.com
Description:
St. Mary's Champlain "All You Can Eat:" Pancake Brunch. Sunday, Nov. 8 8:00am - noon at the Champlain K of C Hall. Adults: $8; 5-12: $4; under 5: free! Sponsored by the Fr. Francis X. Chagnon K of C Council #3525.
TURKEY NIGHT: Charity Fundraiser
Date: November 14, 205
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Mooers Fire Station
Contact for more information: Michael J Willette, michaeljwillette@hotmail.com, 518-236-5531
Description:
MSGR A. M. GILBERT COUNCIL #6136 MOOERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS INVITE YOU TO TURKEY NIGHT at Mooer’s Fire Station, 2508 Route 11, MOOERS, NY Saturday, November 8, 2014 7:30 PM CASH PRIZES, BASKETS, HAMS, TURKEYS LOTTERY BOARD AND MUCH, MORE !! SHOPPING SPREE !! (SHOPPING SPREE CAPPED AT SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNT) !! Snacks!! \ Door Prizes !! Table of Values !! For more information contact Michael J Willette, michaeljwillette@hotmail.com, 518-236-5531
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER
Date: Saturday, November 14th, 2015
Time: 4-7pm
Location: St. Mary's Parish Center in Evans Mills, NY
Contact for more information: 315-629-4678
Description:
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner at St. Mary's Parish Center in Evans Mills, NY Benefit Indian River Knights of Columbus Council 7471. For more information contact 315-629-4678
PAINT AND SIP PARTY: A Parish Fundraiser
Date: Wednesday, November 18
Time:6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Sacred Heart Parish Center, 8 Hall Street, Chazy, NY
Description:
Paint and Sip Party: An evening of enjoyment and socialization at the Sacred Heart Parish Center from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Fee of $30 includes all materials for painting project, snacks, and "sipping" (wine or soda), AND, you take home a beautiful project. Sponsored by Sacred Heart Ladies. For more information contact Noreen, 518-846-7650 or 518-570-7747
FABULOUS FALL CRAFT FESTIVAL: A Parish Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 10:00am-4pm
Location: Sacred Heart Parish Center, 8 Hall Street, Chazy, NY
Contact for more information: Noreen, 518-846-7650 or 518-570-7747
Description:
Fabulous Fall Craft Festival: A craft festival with over 25 vendors from New York and Vermont from 10am to 4pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Center in Chazy, NY. Hot lunches served, bake sale, raffle. To rent a space, contact Sharon Nephew at 518-493-2914.
LESSONS AND CAROLS: Advent in Scripture and Song
Date: December 13, 2015
Time: 2pm
Location: St. Patrick's Church, Watertown
Contact for more information: Dc. Kevin Mastellon: 315-782-5045 kmastellon@spwatn.org
Description:
Lessons and Carols, scripture and music to celebrate this Advent season. Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm in St. Pat's Church in Watertown, NY. For more information contact: Dc. Kevin Mastellon: 315-782-5045 or kmastellon@spwatn.org
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
November 9: Catholic Charities Corporation Mtg.
November 10: Catholic Charities Board of Trustees
December 2: Diocesan Staff Meeting
December 3: Lay employees' Retirement Committee Meeting
December 12: Diocesan Pastoral Council
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