Bulletin for the week of July 5, 2009

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.

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: The Holy Eucharist is the perfect expression of the love of Jesus Christ for man. (St. Maria Goretti). 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

MEDICAL PRESECRIPTION PROGRAM: NYP$ is a New York State sponsored pharmacy discount card that can lower the cost of prescriptions by as much as 60% on generics and 30% on brand name drugs. Residents are eligible if they are not already receiving Medicaid and are either age 50 up to 65, or persons with a disability who have been determined disabled by the Social Security Administration and have annual household income less than $35,000 (single) or $50,000 (married). Local participating pharmacies include Maggy’s, Kinney's, Rite Aid, Condo’s, Price Chopper, Wal-mart and K-mart. Call 1-800-788-6917 or go online to https://nyprescriptionsaver.fhsc.com for more information, or to sign up for this free program.

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: Distance can put stress on a marriage. Having a spouse who travels a lot or is deployed to military service poses a challenge. Do you have any practices that help the two of you when you are apart for a while? Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org

INSURANCE AND FUEL SPECIAL APPEAL: As with your homes a major expense to the Parish is the cost of heating the buildings. There will be a special collection next weekend to assist with the costs of insurance and heating for our parish buildings. A special envelope for this purpose is in your packet of envelopes or at the entrance to the Church. The following is a breakdown of the exact costs of insurance and heating for the 12 months July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009.

HEATING

Parish Center $1311.81

Church $3429.35

Rectory $2413.86

TOTAL $7155.02

FIRE AND LIABILITY INSURANCE: $3104

TOTAL COST OF HEATING AND INSURANCE: $10,259.02

YEAR OF THE PRIEST: Marking the 150th anniversary of the death of St. John Marie Vianney, the patron of parish priests, Pope Benedict XVI has declared June 19, 2009-June 19, 2010 as a “Year for Priests” in an effort to encourage “spiritual perfection” in the lives of priests. The theme for the priestly year is Faithfulness of Christ, Faithfulness of Priests.. During this year you are encouraged to pray often the following prayer for priests.

Prayer for Priests and Priestly Vocations

Heavenly Father, please grant to Your faithful servants, the grace and strength to carry out Your mission for the Church each day. Keep our priests close to You and continue to inspire them to serve others in Your holy name. Please help to inspire men who are called to a priestly vocation to answer Your call and participate in the fullness that You have planned for them. Amen