Mission Intention for July
That the Christians in the Middle East may live their faith in full freedom and be an instrument of peace and reconciliation.
Pilgrimage to France: Fr. Scott Fobare, Pastor of St. Patrick’s in Port Henry is leading a pilgrimage to France from April 7-17, 2010. For a detailed brochure and registration form please contact Fr. Scott at 518-546-7254.
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS: Hospice of the North Country is having a Volunteer Training class on July 25-26 from 8am-4pm at 43 Durkee Street, Plattsburgh. For information and registration phone Joy Gifford at 561-8465.
MARRIAGE JUBILEE: The Diocese has announced that they will hold the annual Marriage Jubilee mass this year on September 20th at 2:30 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg. This event is a wonderful opportunity for those couples who are newly married to come together and celebrate with couples who have truly lived the sacrament of marriage. All couples are welcome. Couples celebrating jubilees and wishing to receive a certificate need to register for this event through the parish before September 8th.
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time: In today's Gospel, Jesus has gathered his
Twelve Apostles together and is preparing to send them out to heal those afflicted with unclean spirits. He instructs them to carry nothing, only a walking stick, their sandals and a single tunic. He assures them their needs will be satisfied. Those who listen to their preaching will help them; but should their preaching be ignored, they can quickly and efficiently move on
to the next person. In this lesson, we learn to rid ourselves of the excess baggage in our lives, freeing us to seek a closer relationship with God. Jesus did not instruct his disciples to preach to any one type of person, he only gave them the power to cleanse the spirit. In other words, he sent them out to free the people of the burdens of sin and make them able to accept the
many and diverse gifts of God (CCC 814). Each day, we are given a wonderful opportunity to cast off the burdens and the excesses of every day life-shake the dust from our sandals-to make room for the gifts of God. And with these
gifts, we are also given the responsibility of sharing their beauty with all those who would listen.
MASS TIMES WHILE TRAVELLING: Parishioners who are travelling may call 1-800-627-7846 (1-800-MASSTIMES) or http://www.masstimes.org for the location and schedule of Masses in Catholic Churches throughout the USA and other countries. This service is made possible by your contributions to the Catholic Communication Campaign.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: [Bl.] Kateri, favored child and Lily of the Mohawks . . . obtain for me a very fervent devotion to the Holy Eucharist. 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
FOR FREE: A power wheel chair, a power scooter and an extra large wheelchair are available for anyone who can use one or all of them. Please contact Anna Miller at 293-7340
ASSUMPTION OF MARY: The feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15) is not a holiday of obligation this year in this country since it falls on Saturday.
MARRIAGE TIP: Don't argue with anyone today - even if you're right. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org
INSURANCE AND FUEL SPECIAL APPEAL: The second collection this weekend will be to help with the cost of heating and providing fire and liability insurance on our parish buildings. The total cost of these two items for this year (July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009 was $10,259. Thank you for your contribution.
FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO KEEP YOUR FAITH GOING STRONG:
1. ATTEND MASS AS A FAMILY: Making Mass a regular part of your family’s week helps to reinforce the message that God loves us through all seasons.
2. PRAY TOGETHER: Use both traditional Catholic prayers and spontaneous prayer.
3. MAKE SACRED SPACE IN YOUR HOME: Signs of your faith throughout the house remind you of what you believe and why. A crucifix, icon, or statue of a favorite saint in each of the kid’ bedrooms, for example, can help teach the faith and create a feeling of safety and security.
4. PRACTICE ACTS OF CHARITY: Visit elderly people, volunteer at a food shelf, or cook a meal for a family in your community who is struggling with a job loss or is not feeling well.
5. CELEBRATE THE FAMILY MEAL: At the center of our Catholic faith is a family meal (Holy Communion). Try to sit down to dinner together as often as possible, and especially on Sundays. Pray together when you begin and end the meal.
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