Bulletin for the Week of April 5, 2009

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 22: Rehearsal for Confirmation Class and Sponsors, 6:30 PM
Apr 25: Confirmation with Bishop Cunningham at 4:00 PM Mass
May 1: Spring Burials, 10:30 AM
May 10: First Holy Communion, 10:00 AM
June 14: Cadyville Firemen Field Day

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.catholicity.com(online Catholic resources)
www.catholiccamps.org(Catholic camps)

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.

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.

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

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: We adore you, Jesus, and we thank you, for you make truly present in the Eucharist the mystery of that unique gift you offered to the Father 2,000 years ago with your sacrifice on the Cross. (Pope John Paul II, March 15, 2005). 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

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION: The daily news reminds us of the violence and instability plaguing the Middle East, but we rarely hear of the
shrinking Christian community there, a community that struggles to remain in the land of Christ’s birth, death and resurrection. Please help support our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land by giving to a special Good

Friday Collection. This allows the Franciscans and others to continue caring for Christianity’s holiest sites and for God’s people in the Holy Land.

EASTER FLOWERS: Envelopes are available at the entrance to the church for your contributions for Easter flowers in memory of special persons.

MARRIAGE TIP: Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing. If you want to change your spouse, try changing yourself first. Find more Marriage Rx at:www.foryourmarriage.org