LOOKING AHEAD
Jan 1: New Years Day, Feast of Mother of God, Holy Day of Obligation, Mass at 10:00 AM
Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 1, Apr 5: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 7:00 PM St. James Parish Center
Jan 21-22: March for Life bus to Washington, info 563-1692
Apr 25: Confirmation with Bishop Cunningham at 4:00 PM Mass
May 10: First Holy Communion, 10:00 AM
May 25: Ordination as priest of Rev. Mr. Adam Crowe at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Ogdensburg, 11:00 AM
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.findinggod.org (Finding God)
www.OnceCatholic.org. (Once Catholic)
Mission Intention for January
That the family may become more and more a place of training in charity, personal growth and the transmission of the faith.
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.
HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY: Every family is called to be a “holy family” … to hear and to follow the Lord, to be a sign of Christ’s love for His church. Celebrate the Feast Day of the Holy Family with your family and with our parish family.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: May the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus make our hearts meek and humble like His and help us to carry out our family duties in a holy way. (Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta) 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
MARRIAGE TIP: Have a tough decision to make? Avoid the two extremes of rationalization (talk yourself into doing what you wanted to do anyway) and scrupulosity (following the letter rather than the spirit of the law). Pray and seek the golden mean. Find more Marriage Rx at:www.foryourmarriage.org
A NEW YEAR’S BLESSING:
Heavenly Father, in this time of new beginnings,
we recall how the heavens celebrated the birth of Christ.
We think back to the new kingdom he proclaimed,
and remember the new life we gained in our baptism.
In this time of new beginnings,
and at the beginning of this New Year,
may we always act as good examples
of the new life in you that all Christians have
and be the same for others.
Give us the joy that is ours
as adopted members of God's family. AMEN
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: Thank you for your generous gift in our Christmas collection. Like every North Country parish, we forward 60% of the collection plus $500 per priest to the diocese to fund pensions for retired priests. Pension needs for the future as well as obligation for the next year are being met thanks to your generous donation.
2009 SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES: Please pick up your box of 2009 Sunday offering envelopes placed in the entryway to the church. Please begin using them on January 1st. If you would like a box of envelopes, simply pick up a box and place your name and address on the first envelope. As always, thank you for your generosity that allows our parish to continue its mission.
THANK YOU FROM FATHER DENO: I am humbled by the amount of cards, words of gratitude, prayers, good wishes, and treats that came into the rectory over the last week. I am very blessed to be able to serve this parish. I thank you for your kindness throughout the whole year.
STATEMENT OF GIVING FOR INCOME TAXES: If you wish to receive a statement of your financial contributions to St. James Church for 2008, please indicate this on your Sunday offering envelope so that we can assure confidentiality. Your statement will not include your gift to the Bishops Fund.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Bulletin for the Week of December 21, 2008
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.findinggod.org (Finding God)
www.OnceCatholic.org. (Once Catholic)
Mission Intention for December
That especially in mission countries, Christians may show with acts of fraternal love that the Child born in the stable of Bethlehem is the luminous Hope of the world.
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
Confessions
December 20...............1-3:45 PM
December 21...............Before all Masses
Masses
Christmas Eve, December 24
Children Hymns/Mass..............4:00 PM
Mass........................................8:00 PM
Christmas Day, December 25
Mass.......................................10:00 AM
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.
EXTEND AN INVITATION: Advent is a time of hope. Someone is hopeful in becoming Catholic – waiting for an invitation. A Catholic who has fallen away from practicing the faith is hopeful someone will extend a welcome to “Come Home.” Is God calling you to reach out to the hopeful? Remember, all are welcome in Christ. An informative web site for a seeking or returning person is www.OnceCatholic.org.
DECORATING THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS: We will decorate and prepare for the festive Christmas season on Tuesday Evening, December 23rd starting at 7:00 PM. It should take about two hours. Please come to help us as well as to give us your decorating suggestions.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION: During its 158 year history St. James Parish has been fortunate to have Pastors who have shared their priestly vocation with its parishioners. Currently, Father Tobin, one of these pastors, is retired. Retired priests receive retirement income and health insurance through the Priests’ Retirement Fund. Money for this Fund comes from 60% of your contributions to the Christmas Collection plus $500 from the Parish. In 2007 St. James Parishioners contributed $2,597 for this Fund. The following is Father Tobin’s address:
Rev. George W. Tobin
10 Aiken Court
Plattsburgh, New York 12903
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Christmas is the day on which God gave himself to humanity, and in the Eucharist this gift of his becomes, so to speak, perfect. (Pope Benedict XVI, Dec. 14, 2006) 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
MARRIAGE TIP: Faced with a moral decision? Consider the STOP method: Study (get the facts); Together (both partners take responsibility for the decision); Others (consult those with experience); and Pray (for guidance).. Find more Marriage Rx at: www.foryourmarriage.org
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION: At the entrance of the church are envelopes for donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place the envelopes with your contribution in the collection basket.
GIVING TREE: Thanks to everyone for your generous response to the 2008 Giving Tree!
2009 SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES: Please pick up your box of 2009 Sunday offering envelopes placed in the entryway to the church. If you do not find a box of envelopes for your family, it means that either you have not registered with the parish, or you had in the past not picked up the box of envelopes issued in your name. If you would like a box of envelopes, simply pick up a box and place your name and address on the first envelope. As always, thank you for your generosity that allows our parish to continue its mission.
www.findinggod.org (Finding God)
www.OnceCatholic.org. (Once Catholic)
Mission Intention for December
That especially in mission countries, Christians may show with acts of fraternal love that the Child born in the stable of Bethlehem is the luminous Hope of the world.
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
Confessions
December 20...............1-3:45 PM
December 21...............Before all Masses
Masses
Christmas Eve, December 24
Children Hymns/Mass..............4:00 PM
Mass........................................8:00 PM
Christmas Day, December 25
Mass.......................................10:00 AM
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.
EXTEND AN INVITATION: Advent is a time of hope. Someone is hopeful in becoming Catholic – waiting for an invitation. A Catholic who has fallen away from practicing the faith is hopeful someone will extend a welcome to “Come Home.” Is God calling you to reach out to the hopeful? Remember, all are welcome in Christ. An informative web site for a seeking or returning person is www.OnceCatholic.org.
DECORATING THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS: We will decorate and prepare for the festive Christmas season on Tuesday Evening, December 23rd starting at 7:00 PM. It should take about two hours. Please come to help us as well as to give us your decorating suggestions.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION: During its 158 year history St. James Parish has been fortunate to have Pastors who have shared their priestly vocation with its parishioners. Currently, Father Tobin, one of these pastors, is retired. Retired priests receive retirement income and health insurance through the Priests’ Retirement Fund. Money for this Fund comes from 60% of your contributions to the Christmas Collection plus $500 from the Parish. In 2007 St. James Parishioners contributed $2,597 for this Fund. The following is Father Tobin’s address:
Rev. George W. Tobin
10 Aiken Court
Plattsburgh, New York 12903
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Christmas is the day on which God gave himself to humanity, and in the Eucharist this gift of his becomes, so to speak, perfect. (Pope Benedict XVI, Dec. 14, 2006) 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
MARRIAGE TIP: Faced with a moral decision? Consider the STOP method: Study (get the facts); Together (both partners take responsibility for the decision); Others (consult those with experience); and Pray (for guidance).. Find more Marriage Rx at: www.foryourmarriage.org
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION: At the entrance of the church are envelopes for donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place the envelopes with your contribution in the collection basket.
GIVING TREE: Thanks to everyone for your generous response to the 2008 Giving Tree!
2009 SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES: Please pick up your box of 2009 Sunday offering envelopes placed in the entryway to the church. If you do not find a box of envelopes for your family, it means that either you have not registered with the parish, or you had in the past not picked up the box of envelopes issued in your name. If you would like a box of envelopes, simply pick up a box and place your name and address on the first envelope. As always, thank you for your generosity that allows our parish to continue its mission.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Bulletin for the Week of December 14, 2008
Mission Intention for December
That especially in mission countries, Christians may show with acts of fraternal love that the Child born in the stable of Bethlehem is the luminous Hope of the world.
MARRIAGE: We congratulate and offer our prayers for a happy marriage to Dominica Butchino and Anthony Burgess who were married in St. James Church on December 13th.
BLESSING PRAYER BEFORE SENDING CHRISTMAS CARDS:
Blessed are you, Lord, our God and Father!
You have graced our lives
with friends and relatives near and far.
May these Christmas cards arrive at their destinations
as signs of affection, as tokens of peace.
Send your Son to reign in glory among us.
He will lead your people to glad reunion in your holy city,
where we will sing your praise,
for ever and ever. Amen.
LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS IDEA: Give a gift that will inspire long after the tree is taken down - a subscription to the North Country Catholic. Just send $25 to the North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, Ogdensburg, NY, 13669 or, for credit card orders, call 315-393-2540. A gift card will be sent in time for Christmas.
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
Confessions
December 20...............1-3:45 PM
December 21...............Before all Masses
Masses
Christmas Eve, December 24
Children Hymns/Mass..............4:00 PM
Mass........................................8:00 PM
Christmas Day, December 25
Mass.......................................10:00 AM
CHRISTMAS HYMNS WITH CHILDREN: Parents of children in Grades 1-5 who will sing Christmas hymns before the 4:00 Mass on Christmas Eve are reminded to pick up their children at St. James Church at 4:00 PM on December 18th.
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS. We are a small community with a median age of nearly 80. During the past year we found it necessary to engage home health aides. . . . The care has been wonderful but the costs staggering. We deeply appreciate your assistance, writes a Michigan prioress for benefits made possible by your donation to the appeal for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Please give generously to this week’s second collection.
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.
EXTEND AN INVITATION: Advent is a time of hope. Someone is hopeful in becoming Catholic – waiting for an invitation. A Catholic who has fallen away from practicing the faith is hopeful someone will extend a welcome to “Come Home.” Is God calling you to reach out to the hopeful? Remember, all are welcome in Christ. An informative web site for a seeking or returning person is www.OnceCatholic.org.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: We can actually come and adore Him like the shepherds; we can prostrate ourselves before Him like the Magi. (St. Peter Julian Eymard). 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
MARRIAGE TIP: They say it takes a village to raise a child...but the truth is that it takes a lot of solid, stable marriages to create a village. Find more Marriage Rx at: www.foryourmarriage.org
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION: At the entrance of the church are envelopes for donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place the envelopes with your contribution in the collection basket.
GIVING TREE: Thanks to everyone for your generous response to the 2008 Giving Tree!
2009 SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES: Please pick up your box of 2009 Sunday offering envelopes placed in the entryway to the church. If you do not find a box of envelopes for your family, it means that either you have not registered with the parish, or you had in the past not picked up the box of envelopes issued in your name. If you would like a box of envelopes, simply pick up a box and place your name and address on the first envelope. As always, thank you for your generosity that allows our parish to continue its mission.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Bulletin for the Week for the December 7, 2008
BAPTISM: Marissa Jane Davis, daughter of Jason and Nicole (Levac) Davis became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on November 30th.
FUNERAL: A funeral was celebrated this week for Steven Baxter. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve, December 24
Children Hymns/Mass..............4:00 PM
Mass........................................8:00 PM
Christmas Day, December 25
Mass.......................................10:00 AM
CHRISTMAS HYMNS WITH CHILDREN: The children in Grades 1-5 who participate in the Religious Education Program on Thursdays will be invited to sing Christmas hymns before the 4:00 Mass on Christmas Eve. Practice will begin at the Parish Center on Thursday December 11th after the religion class and continue on December 18th. Parents whose child will participate are asked to pick up their child at 4:00 PM on those days.
FUND RAISING NORMS: At this time of the year many of you may be receiving requests to give money to various groups that appear to be Church related. Beware. In most cases DO NOT give to groups that send you letters with beautiful Mass cards or medals. Most of the money you give will go directly to the fund raisers and never for a religious purpose.
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.
CONGRATULATIONS: According to a report from the Bishop’s Fund Office this week, the St. James Parishioners contributed $7,245 to this year’s Bishop’s Fund campaign. This was above our goal of $7,223. Your generosity is outstanding. The current total for all the parishes of the Diocese is $1,065,057 or 88.75% of the goal.
SETON CHRISTMAS DINNER: The Annual Seton Christmas Dinner is being held Sunday December 14th from Noon to 5 PM at Seton Catholic High School (206 New York Rd). A traditional turkey dinner will be served with new items such as macaroni & cheese and apple crisp. Adults $9, Seniors (55+) $8, Children 12-5 yrs $5, Under 5 are FREE and take outs $9. All seating is handicap accessible. Purchase a chance to win a home made quilt or $1,000 CASH. Do some shopping at our Silent Auction, Cash & Carry, "Gift from Home" or wreath sale. The Seton students are in the giving spirit and will sponsor a toy drive and food drive for local agencies. Come and enjoy great food, friendly faces and entertainment by the Singing Santa. All proceeds benefits Seton Academy & Seton Catholic.
EXTEND AN INVITATION: Advent is a time of hope. Someone is hopeful in becoming Catholic – waiting for an invitation. A Catholic who has fallen away from practicing the faith is hopeful someone will extend a welcome to “Come Home.” Is God calling you to reach out to the hopeful? Remember, all are welcome in Christ. An informative web site for a seeking or returning person is www.OnceCatholic.org.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: You are with us, you, the king of the whole world, though apparently hidden, helpless, forgotten, and ignored at this Advent season. (Fr. Hugo Rahner, S.J.). 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
MARRIAGE TIP: Do you need to hold your tongue more so your spouse can speak, speak up more so your spouse knows what you're feeling, or is everything just right? Find more Marriage Rx at: www.foryourmarriage.org
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: Your gifts will need to be under the Giving Tree at the end of Masses on December 14.
FUNERAL: A funeral was celebrated this week for Steven Baxter. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve, December 24
Children Hymns/Mass..............4:00 PM
Mass........................................8:00 PM
Christmas Day, December 25
Mass.......................................10:00 AM
CHRISTMAS HYMNS WITH CHILDREN: The children in Grades 1-5 who participate in the Religious Education Program on Thursdays will be invited to sing Christmas hymns before the 4:00 Mass on Christmas Eve. Practice will begin at the Parish Center on Thursday December 11th after the religion class and continue on December 18th. Parents whose child will participate are asked to pick up their child at 4:00 PM on those days.
FUND RAISING NORMS: At this time of the year many of you may be receiving requests to give money to various groups that appear to be Church related. Beware. In most cases DO NOT give to groups that send you letters with beautiful Mass cards or medals. Most of the money you give will go directly to the fund raisers and never for a religious purpose.
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.
CONGRATULATIONS: According to a report from the Bishop’s Fund Office this week, the St. James Parishioners contributed $7,245 to this year’s Bishop’s Fund campaign. This was above our goal of $7,223. Your generosity is outstanding. The current total for all the parishes of the Diocese is $1,065,057 or 88.75% of the goal.
SETON CHRISTMAS DINNER: The Annual Seton Christmas Dinner is being held Sunday December 14th from Noon to 5 PM at Seton Catholic High School (206 New York Rd). A traditional turkey dinner will be served with new items such as macaroni & cheese and apple crisp. Adults $9, Seniors (55+) $8, Children 12-5 yrs $5, Under 5 are FREE and take outs $9. All seating is handicap accessible. Purchase a chance to win a home made quilt or $1,000 CASH. Do some shopping at our Silent Auction, Cash & Carry, "Gift from Home" or wreath sale. The Seton students are in the giving spirit and will sponsor a toy drive and food drive for local agencies. Come and enjoy great food, friendly faces and entertainment by the Singing Santa. All proceeds benefits Seton Academy & Seton Catholic.
EXTEND AN INVITATION: Advent is a time of hope. Someone is hopeful in becoming Catholic – waiting for an invitation. A Catholic who has fallen away from practicing the faith is hopeful someone will extend a welcome to “Come Home.” Is God calling you to reach out to the hopeful? Remember, all are welcome in Christ. An informative web site for a seeking or returning person is www.OnceCatholic.org.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: You are with us, you, the king of the whole world, though apparently hidden, helpless, forgotten, and ignored at this Advent season. (Fr. Hugo Rahner, S.J.). 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
MARRIAGE TIP: Do you need to hold your tongue more so your spouse can speak, speak up more so your spouse knows what you're feeling, or is everything just right? Find more Marriage Rx at: www.foryourmarriage.org
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: Your gifts will need to be under the Giving Tree at the end of Masses on December 14.
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