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