CATHOLIC CALENDARS:
Calendars for 2009 indicating the special holy days and saints of the Catholic Church are available for your home or workplace. This year they are on the theme of Christian stewardship.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
When I go to the chapel, I put myself before the good God and say to Him, ‘Lord, here I am, give me what you wish . . . then I tell Him all that comes into my mind (St. Catherine Laboure)). Eucharistic 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
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome: “You are God’s building. Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? Of course you do. There are many times that we see the providence of God working within us at every moment in our lives. We can be confident that the promises of God are fulfilled in us because the Spirit of God dwells in us. In our prayer this week, may our lives be focused on the indwelling presence of God within us so that we can bring to the world a hope that can only be found in God.
ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE:
An Ecumenical Thanksgiving Prayer service will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, West Chazy, on Sunday November 23rd at 3:30 PM. Everyone is welcomed to attend.
THE FINAL PURIFICATION OR PURGATORY:
All who die in God’s grace and friendship are assured of eternal salvation. After our death the Church teaches that we will undergo purification which is known as PURGATORY. This doctrine was given at the Council of Trent (1563) and then reaffirmed at the Vatican Council II (1965) and made part of The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992). From the time of Jesus Catholics have honored the memory of the dead and offered prayers and Masses for them.
SILENT AUCTION:
Seton Catholic & Seton Academy are collecting items for a Silent Auction on December 14th from Noon – 5 PM at our annual Christmas Dinner at Seton Catholic. We kindly request your help with the donation of any gift certificates or new items (minimum value $20) we’ll offer for sale. Items can be dropped off at either school, given to a current Seton family, or by emailing Sharon Zalis (info@fleetpromo.com) to make arrangements for pick up. All proceeds directly benefit our schools. We appreciate the support of all parish communities that help provide for Catholic Education in the North County.
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CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION:
As in the past you will find envelopes at the entrance of the church for donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place the envelopes with your contribution in the collection basket. Your generous contribution is very much appreciated.
GIVING TREE:
Through the assistance of the Ladies of St. James the Giving Tree for Christmas will be up by Saturday, November 29th. Your gifts will need to be under the Giving Tree at the end of Masses on December 14 Tags with the first name of a child will be placed on the tree for which you can bring a gift. Last year St. James Parishioners were VERY responsive to this act of giving to needy children
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