Mission Intention for October
That this month dedicated to the Missions, every Christian community may feel the need to share in the Church’s universal mission with prayers, sacrifices, and material help.
A Child’s Point of View
Teacher: Now, Simon, tell me, do you say prayers before eating?
Simon: No sir, I don't have to. My Mom is a good cook.
Teacher: Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't
have ten years ago.
Winnie: Me!
Teacher Maria, go to the map and find North America.
Maria: Here it is.
Teacher: Correct. Now class, who discovered America?
Class: Maria.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Parents whose children are in grades 6, 7 and 8 are invited to meet with their child on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM at the St. James Parish regarding the religious education of their child.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: ““Visit the Blessed Sacrament often; there is your true life” (St. Paul of the Cross) Adoration is held throughout the year every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6 am to 9 pm at St. John’s Church Adoration Chapel, downstairs. Everyone is invited to spend some quiet time with Jesus anytime during these hours. For more information about spending a special hour with Jesus weekly, or becoming a substitute, please call 561-5083 or email us at Sjohnsadoration@aol.com
YEAR OF ST. PAUL: St. Paul experienced a conversion - was called by God - answered the call and became a powerful apostle by travelling throughout the ancient world spreading the Good News. How many times has God called you to spread the Good News? God wants each of us to know Sacred Scripture. That is where you find the Good News! St. Paul says “Our gospel did not come to you in word alone, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with much conviction.” Pray to the Holy Spirit so that you may read and know Sacred Scripture and shine like a light in the world.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: World Mission Sunday is a day set aside for Catholics world-wide to recommit themselves to the Church's missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. Offerings from Catholics in the United States, on World Mission Sunday and throughout the year, are combined with offerings from Catholics around the globe and distributed to mission dioceses — about 1,100 at this time. Envelopes for this collection are in your packet of Sunday envelopes as well as at the entrance to the church.
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP: Rights and Responsibilities
Every human being has a right to life, the fundamental right that makes all other rights possible. Each of us has a right to religious freedom, which enables us to live and act in accord with our God-given dignity, as well as a right to access to those things required for human decency—food and shelter, education and employment, health care and housing. Corresponding to these rights are duties and responsibilities—to one another, to our families, and to the larger society.
ALL SOULS ENVELOPES: In the Catholic Church the month of November is dedicated to the memory of members of our family, our parish and our community who have died. A way of remembering these persons is through sharing in a Mass for them. Envelopes for All Souls are available at the entrance to the church. With your offering indicate the names in whose memory you wish us to pray.
HURRICANE IKE RELIEF: Catholic Charities USA and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston are providing humanitarian relief to many people whose lives were devastated by Hurricane Ike. They are also working to rebuild the Church where property was devastated by the storm. Bishop Robert Cunningham has appealed us to make generous contributions to be used in the recovery efforts. Contributions may be made through a check payable to our parish carrying a notation “Hurricane Ike Recovery.” Please place your check in the regular collection as soon as it is convenient. Thank you for your concern
MARRIAGE JUBILEE MASS: The annual Marriage Jubilee Mass to honor those couples in the Diocese of Ogdensburg who are observing significant wedding anniversaries will be held with Bishop Cunningham at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 2:30 PM on November 16th. All married couples are invited to come together with their families for this event. Couples celebrating jubilees and wishing to receive a certificate need to register for this event through their parish before November 1st. This event is co-sponsored by the St. Lawrence Society and the Family Life Office.
MARRIAGE TIP: Extroverts often talk in order to think; introverts need time to think before talking. If you're an extrovert and your spouse isn't, leave time for silence or agree that you'll both jot down thoughts before you start talking. Find more Marriage Rx at: www.foryourmarriage.org
PASTOR APPRECIATION: Please join us on October 26th to thank Father Deno for all he does for our parish. We are trying something a little different this year. Instead of the usual cider and donuts we will be serving a variety of homemade muffins, etc. "baked by our own good cooks" . We hope to see you at the Parish Center after the 10:00 a.m. Mass on the 26th. The Hospitality Committee, the Ladies of St. James
ST. JAMES ALTAR SERVERS: Altar servers represent those who assist at the altar in presenting the gifts of bread and wine to the priest. The custom goes back to the time when men assisted the rabbis at the seder meals, and then served Jesus as he prayed. We are very privileged at St. James Parish to have dedicated and excellent servers. I thank parents and families for making it possible for your daughters and sons to serve. We are in need of more altar servers who are in third grade through high school. At the entrance to the church are forms for boys and girls to apply to be altar servers. Training for serving will take place on Saturday November 8th at 10:30 at St. James Church.
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