Bulletin for the Week of April 19, 2009

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.
CAMP GUGGENHEIM AND SPORTS CAMP: Brochures and application forms for Camp Guggenheim and SportsCamp are available at the entrance to the church or online at www.CatholicCamps.org or call 315-393-2920 ext. 411.
CATHOLIC HOME MISSION APPEAL: The Archdiocese of Anchorage has 11,500 registered Catholic families, 140,000 square miles, and only 30 active diocesan priests. Sadly, such shortages occur often in United States mission dioceses. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal supports religious education and seminary training to bring increased pastoral care to our home mission parishes. Please give generously in next week’s Appeal.
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. Each participating family will receive a stipend of $550 per month per child. More information is available by contacting Mrs. Lynn Gilbert, the Director of International Students, at 518.561.4031 for an application.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: I desire that Adoration take place for the intention of imploring Mercy for the world. (Words of Jesus to St. Faustina, Divine Mercy Diary, 1070). 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
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: From the diary of Saint Faustina Kowalska, an uneducated young Polish nun, a special devotion began spreading throughout the world in the 1930s. The message is nothing new, but is a reminder of what the Church has always taught through scripture and tradition: that God is merciful and forgiving and that we, too, must show mercy and forgiveness. But in the Divine Mercy devotion, the message takes on a powerful new focus, calling people to a deeper understanding that God’s love is unlimited and available to everyone — especially the greatest sinners. The message of mercy is that God loves us — all of us —no matter how great our sins. He wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to
others. Thus, all will come to share His joy. It is a message we can call to mind simply by remembering ABC.
A — Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer repenting of our sins.
B — Be merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us to others.
C — Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that the graces of His mercy are dependent upon our trust.
The following is an excellent web site for Divine Mercy: www.ewtn.com/devotionals/mercy/index.htm
MARRIAGE TIP: The ability to make up after an argument is highly predictive of marital happiness. How do you make up after a fight? Find more Marriage Rx at:www.foryourmarriage.org
SPAGHETTI SUPPER: Come and join us for our Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to raise funds for the Class of 2010 After midKnight event. The dinner is Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.in the Seton Academy
cafeteria. The cost for the dinner is $7 for adults and take-out; $6.00 for students and seniors; 5 and under free; and a $1 per person discount for families of four or more. Dinner includes salad, bread, beverage, and dessert.
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LOOKING AHEAD
Apr 23, May 7: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, St. James Parish Center, 7:00 PM
Apr 23: Mercy Sunday Observance, St. Peter’s Church, 12:15 PM
Apr 29-30: Special Collection for Catholic Home Missions
Apr 30: Knights of Columbus Communion, 10:00 AM
May 8: Spring Burials after 8:30 Mass
May 14: Celebration of First Communion
May 25: Ascension of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation
May 27: Cumberland Bay Barbershoppers, Hawkins Hall, 7:30
June 11: Cadyville Firemen Field Day, noon
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.youthministrycenter.org (Youth Ministry))
www.jesusdecoded.com (Facts on DaVinci Code)
Mission Intention for April
FOR WOMEN IN THE WORLD: In every country may be respected and guaranteed equal social and political rights.
CATHOLIC HOME MISSION APPEAL: 2%...the percentage of Catholics in the population of the Diocese of Knoxville, Tennessee. Next Sunday’s second collection benefits the Home Missions. Home Missions in the United States are places where the Catholic Church struggles just to keep parishes open and to educate people in the faith. Please give generously to assist fellow Catholics here in America.
A SIMPLE PRAYER
May all that I am today,
all that I try to do today,
may all my encounters, reflections,
even the frustrations and failings
all place my life in your hands.
Lord, my life is in your hands.
please, let this day give you praise.
SPORTSCAMP, 2006: Sportscamp 2006, held at Wadhams Hall, Ogdensburg, is a great place where boys and girls ages 11-15 can blend quality sports with personal and spiritual growth. Sports are a reflection of life: winning and losing, competition and cooperation. The focus of Sportscamp is not only to help campers become better athletes, but also better people. Basketball is scheduled for July 9-13 and soccer is scheduled for July 16-20. Both camps fill quickly. Please phone (315) 393-2929 for your child’s application or contactl their web site at: www.youthministrycenter.org/Registartion
BIRTHRIGHT TRAINING: When you hear of someone who is pregnant and in difficulties, do you want to help her quietly in practical ways that respect the dignity and her baby’s life? Consider joining Birthright. Our training begins Saturday morning, May 6, 9am-1pm. Call Birthright: 563-4300
ATTENTION TEENAGERS: Spend a weekend that's packed with adventure, fun, faith and friends, at Camp Guggenheim! Don’t miss this chance for an incredible getaway that will give you an opportunity to catch some sun on the beach, take Adventure challenges as a group, plan and participate in awesome liturgies, create works of art, go kayaking, dance,and more! Dynamic, caring counselors design everything with you in mind. There are six one week sessions for young people ages 12-15 starting on July 2nd. One session for teens ages 16-18 on August 6th. Pick up an application in the back of the Church or phone 315-393-2929 for more information.
APPEAL SUNDAY: Today’s second collection is for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. This Appeal supports the home missions – places right here in the United States where the Catholic Church struggles just to keep parishes open and to educate children in the faith. Some dioceses are terribly short of priests, sisters, and the money needed to run parishes. For example, there are only 70 priests in the whole state of Utah, 57 in Idaho, and 45 in Wyoming. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal helps build community within the Church and works for the common good of Catholics in the United States. Please give generously to help your fellow Catholics here in America.