LOOKING AHEAD
Apr 5: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, St. James Parish Center, 7:00 PM
Apr 9: Stations of the Cross, Planned Parenthood, 66 Brinkeroff Street, 10:00 AM
Apr 10: Special Collection for Holy Land
Apr 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend
Apr 25: Confirmation with Bishop Cunningham at 4:00 PM Mass
May 10: First Holy Communion, 10:00 AM
June 14: Cadyville Firemen Field Day
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.catholicity.com(online Catholic resources)
www.usccb.org/crs(Catholic Relief Services)
Mission Intention for April
That the Lord may bless farmers with abundant harvest and bring to the attention of richer
populations the plight of hunger in the world.
WANTED: SETON CATHOLIC CENTRAL is looking for families willing to host international students for the 2009-2010 school year. Applicants are asked to introduce our American culture to a teenager from abroad. Speaking a second language is not required. Each participating family will receive a stipend of $550 per month per child. Your help will make the International Program more successful. More information is available at www.setoncatholic.net and by contacting Mrs. Lynn Gilbert, the Director of International Students, at lgilbert@setoncatholic.net or 518.561.4031 for an application. Begin making a difference!
PRO-LIFE EVENT: Sponsored by the Bishop’s Apostles for Life and Champlain Valley Right to Life, the Stations of the Cross for the Victims of Abortion will be prayed in front of Planned Parenthood, 66 Brinkherhoff St, Plattsburgh on Good Friday, April 10, 2009 AT 10:00 AM
Surfing the Net? Want to be spiritually renewed ? Check out the Diocese of Ogdensburg website at www.dioogdensburg.org. The Young Adult Ministry web page is offering an online Lenten retreat with a series of Lenten Reflections. The retreat director for this prayerful experience is Father Timothy Canaan, Pastor of St. John the Baptist and Blessed John XXIII Newman Center in Plattsburgh, NY. Father Timothy also serves the Diocese of Ogdensburg as the Diocesan Director of Campus Ministry.
NOTICE TO PARENTS: Parents who have children in grades 1-5 St. James Religious Education WILL NOT have classes on Holy Thursday, April 9th.
Holy Week Schedule, 2009
Palm Sunday, April 4-5 (distribution of Palms)
4:00 PM Mass
8:00 AM Mass
10:00 AM Mass
Holy Thursday, April 9
7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
8:30-10:30 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Good Friday, April 10
Noon Stations of the Cross
6:30 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday, April 11
7:00 PM Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, April 12
8:00 AM Mass
10:00 AM Mass
Confession Schedule
All Saturdays: 3:00-3:45
Saturday, April 11
11:00- noon
1:00 -3:00 PM
Also by appointment
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Our Lady is the "Woman of the Eucharist’ through and through, beginning with her inner disposition: from the Annunciation, when she offered herself for the Incarnation of the Word of God. (Pope Benedict XVI). 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
EASTER FLOWERS: Envelopes are available at the entrance to the church for your contributions for Easter flowers in memory of special persons.
MARRIAGE TIP: Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you. They watch you fight. They watch you make up. They watch you give to a beggar, or not. Find more Marriage Rx at:www.foryourmarriage.org
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Public Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday of Lent at 7:00 PM at St. James Church. Please try to include these as part of your Lenten prayer.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Bulletin for the Week of March 15, 2009
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.catholicity.com (online Catholic resources)
www.usccb.org/crs (Catholic Relief Services)
Mission Intention for March
That the role of women may be better appreciated and used to good advantage in every country of the world.
Surfing the Net? Want to be spiritually renewed ? Check out the Diocese of Ogdensburg website at www.dioogdensburg.org. The Young Adult Ministry webpage is offering an online Lenten retreat with a series of Lenten Reflections. The retreat director for this prayerful experience is Father Timothy Canaan, Pastor of St. John the Baptist and Blessed John XXIII Newman Center in Plattsburgh, NY. Father Timothy also serves the Diocese of Ogdensburg as the Diocesan Director of Campus Ministry.
DISRUPTING CHURCH SERVICES: Those of you at the 4:00 PM Mass last weekend were abused and mistreated because of the angry, undignified language and actions of one individual. In the future should such an event take place in this or any Catholic Church please take suitable action, preferably making contact with the appropriate law enforcement agency. You do not need the “permission” of the Pastor. New York State Law states: A person is guilty of aggravated disorderly conduct, who makes unreasonable noise or disturbance while at a lawfully assembled religious service or within one hundred feet thereof, with intent to cause annoyance or alarm or recklessly creating a risk thereof.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Believe and adore the true sun that is Christ. (St. Patrick) 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
EASTER FLOWERS: Envelopes are available at the entrance to the church for your contributions for Easter flowers in memory of special persons.
LENTEN SCHEDULE OF DAILY MASSES:
St. James, Cadyville: 8:30 Mon-Fri
St. Joseph, Dannemora: 8:30 Mon and 6:00 PM Fri
St. Alexander, Morrisonville: 9:00 Mon, Tues, Fri
St. Peter, Plattsburgh: 6:45 and 12:05 all weekdays
St. Joseph, West Chazy: 6:00 PM all weekdays
MARRIAGE TIP: "Love does not brood over injury" (1 Cor 13:5). Maybe he did forget to take out the garbage, or she didn't write the balance in the checkbook. Don't keep score; just let go. Find more Marriage Rx at: www.foryourmarriage.org
CATHOLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION: Quality Catholic school education is available at Seton Academy, PK-6, (563-6330) and Seton Catholic Central School, grades 7-12. Seton Catholic Central will hold its annual Open House on Wednesday, March 18 from 5-7 pm. Parents and students who would like to know more about Seton are invited to come and visit the school. Our Catholic schools are a great blessing for our community as places where our Catholic values can be taught and experienced while receiving an excellent education. Refreshments will be served. There will be a presentation at 5:30 and 6:30 pm. Seton Catholic Central, grades 7-12, is located at 206 New York Road on the former Plattsburgh Air Base. For more information, please call 561-4031 or write info@setoncatholic.net.
THE NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC: We are continuing the North Country Catholic subscription campaign. If you have not yet subscribed to our diocesan newspaper, we would ask you to do so today. The paper is a source of information, evange-lization and unity for all the Catholics in our diocese. Please place your subscription envelope in the collection basket.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Public Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday of Lent at 7:00 PM at St. James Church. Please try to include these as part of your Lenten prayer.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT: Today's Gospel reading from John recounts Jesus' visit to the Temple in Jerusalem shortly before Passover. There, he finds that the house of his Father has been allowed to be used as a marketplace. In one of the Gospel's rare descriptions of Jesus showing anger and emotion, he turns over the tables and drives the vendors out of the Temple with a whip. But when asked by the elders as to what authority he has to do this, Jesus proclaims that when they tear down the temple, he will rebuild it in three days. He is of course referring to his own body, the temple of the Lord, and his impending death and resurrection. If we truly understand that our bodies are temples, places where God resides in our hearts and souls, then let's turn over those tables of wickedness and sin that dwell within us, and drive them from the temple of the Lord.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: The family of Leona O’Connell is inviting you to a 100th Birthday gathering for her at the St. James Parish Center on Sunday March 15th from 1:00-4:00 PM
www.catholicity.com (online Catholic resources)
www.usccb.org/crs (Catholic Relief Services)
Mission Intention for March
That the role of women may be better appreciated and used to good advantage in every country of the world.
Surfing the Net? Want to be spiritually renewed ? Check out the Diocese of Ogdensburg website at www.dioogdensburg.org. The Young Adult Ministry webpage is offering an online Lenten retreat with a series of Lenten Reflections. The retreat director for this prayerful experience is Father Timothy Canaan, Pastor of St. John the Baptist and Blessed John XXIII Newman Center in Plattsburgh, NY. Father Timothy also serves the Diocese of Ogdensburg as the Diocesan Director of Campus Ministry.
DISRUPTING CHURCH SERVICES: Those of you at the 4:00 PM Mass last weekend were abused and mistreated because of the angry, undignified language and actions of one individual. In the future should such an event take place in this or any Catholic Church please take suitable action, preferably making contact with the appropriate law enforcement agency. You do not need the “permission” of the Pastor. New York State Law states: A person is guilty of aggravated disorderly conduct, who makes unreasonable noise or disturbance while at a lawfully assembled religious service or within one hundred feet thereof, with intent to cause annoyance or alarm or recklessly creating a risk thereof.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Believe and adore the true sun that is Christ. (St. Patrick) 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
EASTER FLOWERS: Envelopes are available at the entrance to the church for your contributions for Easter flowers in memory of special persons.
LENTEN SCHEDULE OF DAILY MASSES:
St. James, Cadyville: 8:30 Mon-Fri
St. Joseph, Dannemora: 8:30 Mon and 6:00 PM Fri
St. Alexander, Morrisonville: 9:00 Mon, Tues, Fri
St. Peter, Plattsburgh: 6:45 and 12:05 all weekdays
St. Joseph, West Chazy: 6:00 PM all weekdays
MARRIAGE TIP: "Love does not brood over injury" (1 Cor 13:5). Maybe he did forget to take out the garbage, or she didn't write the balance in the checkbook. Don't keep score; just let go. Find more Marriage Rx at: www.foryourmarriage.org
CATHOLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION: Quality Catholic school education is available at Seton Academy, PK-6, (563-6330) and Seton Catholic Central School, grades 7-12. Seton Catholic Central will hold its annual Open House on Wednesday, March 18 from 5-7 pm. Parents and students who would like to know more about Seton are invited to come and visit the school. Our Catholic schools are a great blessing for our community as places where our Catholic values can be taught and experienced while receiving an excellent education. Refreshments will be served. There will be a presentation at 5:30 and 6:30 pm. Seton Catholic Central, grades 7-12, is located at 206 New York Road on the former Plattsburgh Air Base. For more information, please call 561-4031 or write info@setoncatholic.net.
THE NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC: We are continuing the North Country Catholic subscription campaign. If you have not yet subscribed to our diocesan newspaper, we would ask you to do so today. The paper is a source of information, evange-lization and unity for all the Catholics in our diocese. Please place your subscription envelope in the collection basket.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Public Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday of Lent at 7:00 PM at St. James Church. Please try to include these as part of your Lenten prayer.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT: Today's Gospel reading from John recounts Jesus' visit to the Temple in Jerusalem shortly before Passover. There, he finds that the house of his Father has been allowed to be used as a marketplace. In one of the Gospel's rare descriptions of Jesus showing anger and emotion, he turns over the tables and drives the vendors out of the Temple with a whip. But when asked by the elders as to what authority he has to do this, Jesus proclaims that when they tear down the temple, he will rebuild it in three days. He is of course referring to his own body, the temple of the Lord, and his impending death and resurrection. If we truly understand that our bodies are temples, places where God resides in our hearts and souls, then let's turn over those tables of wickedness and sin that dwell within us, and drive them from the temple of the Lord.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: The family of Leona O’Connell is inviting you to a 100th Birthday gathering for her at the St. James Parish Center on Sunday March 15th from 1:00-4:00 PM
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Bulletin for the Week of March 8, 2009
Mission Intention for March
That the role of women may be better appreciated and used to good advantage in every country of the world.
Let me take up my cross and follow you, Lord Jesus,
for by so doing I share in the liberation of the world
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: In the sacrament of Eucharistic love He still abides in littleness to stay with us always. (St. Katharine Drexel).. 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
EASTER FLOWERS: Envelopes are available at the entrance to the church for your contributions for Easter flowers in memory of special persons.
LENTEN SCHEDULE OF DAILY MASSES:
St. James, Cadyville: 8:30 Mon-Fri
St. Joseph, Dannemora: 8:30 Mon and 6:00 PM Fri
St. Alexander, Morrisonville: 9:00 Mon, Tues, Fri
St. Peter, Plattsburgh: 6:45 and 12:05 all weekdays
St. Joseph, West Chazy: 6:00 PM all weekdays
MARRIAGE TIP: It's natural to want to win an argument, but in marriage both partners often have a piece of the truth. Put them together rather than insisting that your way is best. Find more Marriage Rx at:www.foryourmarriage.org
CATHOLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION: Quality Catholic school education is available at Seton Academy, PK-6, (563-6330) and Seton Catholic Central School, grades 7-12. Seton Catholic Central will hold its annual Open House on Wednesday, March 18 from 5-7 pm. Parents and students who would like to know more about Seton are invited to come and visit the school. Our Catholic schools are a great blessing for our community as places where our Catholic values can be taught and experienced while receiving an excellent education. Refreshments will be served. There will be a presentation at 5:30 and 6:30 pm. Seton Catholic Central, grades 7-12, is located at 206 New York Road on the former Plattsburgh Air Base. For more information, please call 561-4031 or write info@setoncatholic.net.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: St. Elizabeth’s Church, Elizabethtown, will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Sunday, March 15th at the Parish Hall from 2-6 PM. The dinner will consist of Corned Beef or Ham, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, home-made bread, milk, coffee or tea and gingerbread with topping. Adults: $8. Children under 12: $4.
THE NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC: The annual North Country Catholic subscription campaign begins this weekend. The price for a year’s subscription is $25. Support through patron subscriptions of $35, $50, $100 and $250 allow the newspaper to maintain an affordable subscription rate for all. The North County Catholic is the best way for us to be informed and stay connected with the 112,00 members of our diocesan family. Please consider subscribing today. Subscription envelopes are available at the entrance to the church.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Public Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday of Lent at 7:00 PM at St. James Church. Please try to include these as part of your Lenten prayer.
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT: In today's Gospel, a brilliant light transfigures Jesus, and Moses and Elijah appear to Peter, James, and John. All three disciples were stunned, but Peter, always one to speak up, offers that it's a good thing Jesus brought them along, because they can build tents for everyone! Of course, God must remind them of why they were really brought along-to bear witness to God's declaration that Jesus is his Son, and that they should listen to him. It is upon a mountain that God first spoke to Moses and Elijah. At the Transfiguration, Peter, James and John are witness to the presence of the Holy Trinity. And it is here that they first hear of Jesus' rising from the dead, though they are cautioned not to speak of any of what they have seen). What a request! Could we, having witnessed such a glorious event, contain ourselves? Like the generous hostess who has provided far more than seems to be required, we are forever filled with the promise of salvation. Let Jesus Christ speak to you today, and don't just hear him, listen to him!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: The family of Leona O’Connell is inviting you to a 100th Birthday gathering for her at the St. James Parish Center on Sunday March 15th from 1:00-4:00 PM
That the role of women may be better appreciated and used to good advantage in every country of the world.
Let me take up my cross and follow you, Lord Jesus,
for by so doing I share in the liberation of the world
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: In the sacrament of Eucharistic love He still abides in littleness to stay with us always. (St. Katharine Drexel).. 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
EASTER FLOWERS: Envelopes are available at the entrance to the church for your contributions for Easter flowers in memory of special persons.
LENTEN SCHEDULE OF DAILY MASSES:
St. James, Cadyville: 8:30 Mon-Fri
St. Joseph, Dannemora: 8:30 Mon and 6:00 PM Fri
St. Alexander, Morrisonville: 9:00 Mon, Tues, Fri
St. Peter, Plattsburgh: 6:45 and 12:05 all weekdays
St. Joseph, West Chazy: 6:00 PM all weekdays
MARRIAGE TIP: It's natural to want to win an argument, but in marriage both partners often have a piece of the truth. Put them together rather than insisting that your way is best. Find more Marriage Rx at:www.foryourmarriage.org
CATHOLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION: Quality Catholic school education is available at Seton Academy, PK-6, (563-6330) and Seton Catholic Central School, grades 7-12. Seton Catholic Central will hold its annual Open House on Wednesday, March 18 from 5-7 pm. Parents and students who would like to know more about Seton are invited to come and visit the school. Our Catholic schools are a great blessing for our community as places where our Catholic values can be taught and experienced while receiving an excellent education. Refreshments will be served. There will be a presentation at 5:30 and 6:30 pm. Seton Catholic Central, grades 7-12, is located at 206 New York Road on the former Plattsburgh Air Base. For more information, please call 561-4031 or write info@setoncatholic.net.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: St. Elizabeth’s Church, Elizabethtown, will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Sunday, March 15th at the Parish Hall from 2-6 PM. The dinner will consist of Corned Beef or Ham, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, home-made bread, milk, coffee or tea and gingerbread with topping. Adults: $8. Children under 12: $4.
THE NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC: The annual North Country Catholic subscription campaign begins this weekend. The price for a year’s subscription is $25. Support through patron subscriptions of $35, $50, $100 and $250 allow the newspaper to maintain an affordable subscription rate for all. The North County Catholic is the best way for us to be informed and stay connected with the 112,00 members of our diocesan family. Please consider subscribing today. Subscription envelopes are available at the entrance to the church.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Public Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday of Lent at 7:00 PM at St. James Church. Please try to include these as part of your Lenten prayer.
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT: In today's Gospel, a brilliant light transfigures Jesus, and Moses and Elijah appear to Peter, James, and John. All three disciples were stunned, but Peter, always one to speak up, offers that it's a good thing Jesus brought them along, because they can build tents for everyone! Of course, God must remind them of why they were really brought along-to bear witness to God's declaration that Jesus is his Son, and that they should listen to him. It is upon a mountain that God first spoke to Moses and Elijah. At the Transfiguration, Peter, James and John are witness to the presence of the Holy Trinity. And it is here that they first hear of Jesus' rising from the dead, though they are cautioned not to speak of any of what they have seen). What a request! Could we, having witnessed such a glorious event, contain ourselves? Like the generous hostess who has provided far more than seems to be required, we are forever filled with the promise of salvation. Let Jesus Christ speak to you today, and don't just hear him, listen to him!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: The family of Leona O’Connell is inviting you to a 100th Birthday gathering for her at the St. James Parish Center on Sunday March 15th from 1:00-4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Bulletin for the Week March 1, 2009
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: My sweetest joy is to be in the presence of Jesus in the holy Sacrament. (St. Katharine Drexel). 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
L
ENTEN SCHEDULE OF DAILY MASSES:
St. James, Cadyville: 8:30 Mon-Fri
St. Joseph, Dannemora: 8:30 Mon and 6:00 PM Fri
St. Alexander, Morrisonville: 9:00 Mon, Tues, Fri
St. Peter, Plattsburgh: 6:45 and 12:05 all weekdays
St. Joseph, West Chazy: 6:00 PM all weekdays
MARRIAGE TIP: There was a guy who loved his wife so much, he almost told her. Make sure this doesn't apply to you. Find more Marriage Rx at:www.foryourmarriage.org
CATHOLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION: Quality Catholic school education is available at Seton Academy, PK-6, (563-6330) and
Seton Catholic Central School, grades 7-12. Seton Catholic Central will hold its annual Open House on Wednesday, March 18 from 5-7 pm. Parents and students who would like to know more about Seton are invited to come and visit the school. Our Catholic schools are a great blessing for our community as places where our Catholic values can be taught and experienced while receiving an excellent education. Refreshments will be served. There will be a presentation at 5:30 and 6:30 pm. Seton Catholic Central, grades 7-12, is located at 206 New York Road on the former Plattsburgh Air Base. For more information, please call 561-4031 or write info@setoncatholic.net.
SUGGESTIONS FOR LENT 2009
For Catholics Lent is a time of inner conversion through Prayer, Fasting, Learning and Giving. To help you make Lent 2009 a spiritual renewal St. James Parish offers you the following help:
Participate actively in weekend Masses
Participate in daily Masses when you can
Pray the Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 7:00 PM
Confess your sins through the Sacrament of Confession
Do not eat meat on Fridays of Lent
Limit yourself to one full meal on Good Friday
Use the booklet What Am I Doing for Lent This Year?
Use the booklet The Bible and You for your Bible readings
Use The Magnificat Lenten Companion as a help in daily prayer
Pray, Fast and Give with Operation Rice Bowl and calendar
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: St. Elizabeth’s Church, Elizabethtown, will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Sunday, March 15th at the Parish Hall from 2-6 PM. The dinner will consist of Corned Beef or Ham, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, home-made bread, milk, coffee or tea and gingerbread with topping. Adults: $8. Children under 12: $4.
THE NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC: The annual North Country Catholic subscription campaign begins next weekend. Over the years, the North Country Catholic has served as a vital source of information, evangelization and unity for the 112,000 members of our diocesan family. Please consider subscribing at $25 for a one year subscription.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Public Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday of Lent at 7:00 PM at St. James Church. Please try to include these as part of your Lenten prayer.
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT: Have you experienced a bit of desert wandering of your own? In today's Gospel from Mark, it is the very beginning of Jesus' public ministry. Upon his baptism by John, the Holy Spirit leads Jesus out into the desert where he remains for forty days. During this time, he is immediately challenged by Satan, but as the Gospel states, "He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him." Can we recognize our beasts, and still rely on our angels? Throughout Jesus' forty days, his thoughts were always first and foremost with his Father. This saving grace protected him from danger and temptation. Yet we all too frequently choose to seek God's intervention only as a last resort. Whether we spend our days in the presence of life's temptations or try to battle the beasts and demons that come our way, how can we be so bold as to believe we can do it on our own, when Jesus himself relied on God as his savior and protector? Faith is, was, and shall always be our greatest shield.
ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE: Some of the Catholic and Protestant Churches of the Saranac River Valley have planned an Ecumenical Prayer Service at Assumption Mary Church, Redford for Sunday, March 1 at 2:00. All are welcome to participate.
L
ENTEN SCHEDULE OF DAILY MASSES:
St. James, Cadyville: 8:30 Mon-Fri
St. Joseph, Dannemora: 8:30 Mon and 6:00 PM Fri
St. Alexander, Morrisonville: 9:00 Mon, Tues, Fri
St. Peter, Plattsburgh: 6:45 and 12:05 all weekdays
St. Joseph, West Chazy: 6:00 PM all weekdays
MARRIAGE TIP: There was a guy who loved his wife so much, he almost told her. Make sure this doesn't apply to you. Find more Marriage Rx at:www.foryourmarriage.org
CATHOLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION: Quality Catholic school education is available at Seton Academy, PK-6, (563-6330) and
Seton Catholic Central School, grades 7-12. Seton Catholic Central will hold its annual Open House on Wednesday, March 18 from 5-7 pm. Parents and students who would like to know more about Seton are invited to come and visit the school. Our Catholic schools are a great blessing for our community as places where our Catholic values can be taught and experienced while receiving an excellent education. Refreshments will be served. There will be a presentation at 5:30 and 6:30 pm. Seton Catholic Central, grades 7-12, is located at 206 New York Road on the former Plattsburgh Air Base. For more information, please call 561-4031 or write info@setoncatholic.net.
SUGGESTIONS FOR LENT 2009
For Catholics Lent is a time of inner conversion through Prayer, Fasting, Learning and Giving. To help you make Lent 2009 a spiritual renewal St. James Parish offers you the following help:
Participate actively in weekend Masses
Participate in daily Masses when you can
Pray the Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 7:00 PM
Confess your sins through the Sacrament of Confession
Do not eat meat on Fridays of Lent
Limit yourself to one full meal on Good Friday
Use the booklet What Am I Doing for Lent This Year?
Use the booklet The Bible and You for your Bible readings
Use The Magnificat Lenten Companion as a help in daily prayer
Pray, Fast and Give with Operation Rice Bowl and calendar
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: St. Elizabeth’s Church, Elizabethtown, will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Sunday, March 15th at the Parish Hall from 2-6 PM. The dinner will consist of Corned Beef or Ham, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, home-made bread, milk, coffee or tea and gingerbread with topping. Adults: $8. Children under 12: $4.
THE NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC: The annual North Country Catholic subscription campaign begins next weekend. Over the years, the North Country Catholic has served as a vital source of information, evangelization and unity for the 112,000 members of our diocesan family. Please consider subscribing at $25 for a one year subscription.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Public Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday of Lent at 7:00 PM at St. James Church. Please try to include these as part of your Lenten prayer.
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT: Have you experienced a bit of desert wandering of your own? In today's Gospel from Mark, it is the very beginning of Jesus' public ministry. Upon his baptism by John, the Holy Spirit leads Jesus out into the desert where he remains for forty days. During this time, he is immediately challenged by Satan, but as the Gospel states, "He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him." Can we recognize our beasts, and still rely on our angels? Throughout Jesus' forty days, his thoughts were always first and foremost with his Father. This saving grace protected him from danger and temptation. Yet we all too frequently choose to seek God's intervention only as a last resort. Whether we spend our days in the presence of life's temptations or try to battle the beasts and demons that come our way, how can we be so bold as to believe we can do it on our own, when Jesus himself relied on God as his savior and protector? Faith is, was, and shall always be our greatest shield.
ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE: Some of the Catholic and Protestant Churches of the Saranac River Valley have planned an Ecumenical Prayer Service at Assumption Mary Church, Redford for Sunday, March 1 at 2:00. All are welcome to participate.
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