Mission Intention for August
That people world-wide may become more mindful of the plights of millions of refugees and displaced persons, and that tangible solutions be found to address their often tragic situations.
GETAWAY: Looking for a fun weekend, surrounded by others of like faith? Are you a Young Adult (over 18 and out of high school)? Consider joining others on a Mountain – Climb Weekend. The weekend of Sept. 4th – 6th. “Base Camp” will be Guggenheim Lodge in Saranac Lake. Beds, food, activity and social time – provided and covered by a suggested donation of $65.00. Arrival is Friday evening (Sept. 4th) through Sunday (Sept. 6th @ Noon). If you are interested please contact the Department of Young Adult Ministry c/o the Director, Gib Patenaude @: gpatenaude@dioogdensburg.org. or (518) 637 - 2091 Space is limited.
FALL RETREAT: Come join us for a Young Adult Retreat Sept. 18th – 20th at the Guggenheim Center on Lower Saranac lake. A suggested contribution of $75.00 would go toward covering cost. Food and lodging provided from Friday evening (6-8pm) through Sunday @ 12 Noon. Please contact the Director of Young Adult Ministry, Gib Patenaude for more information or to register call (518) 637 – 2091 or by email gpatenaude@dioogdensburg.org
COME DISCOVER SETON: You are invited to come inquire, discover, and explore what Seton Catholic can offer you and your children: high academic achievements, Christian values, a respected athletics program, and a safe family-centered environment. Thursday, August 20, 5-7 pm at Seton Catholic, 206 New York Rd, Plattsburgh, NY.
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.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: As He then lived upon earth, so now He lives in our midst [in the Holy Eucharist], but transfigured and veiled to the bodily eyes. (Fr. Faber). 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
ASSUMPTION OF MARY: The feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15) is not a Holy Day of obligation this year since it falls on Saturday.
MARRIAGE TIP: On your wedding day you promised to love each other for better or for worse. Today, think of a "for better" that your spouse has made in your life and share it with him or her. Find moreMarriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org
PRAYER FOR PEACE AMONG NATIONS: On July 25,1945 President Harry Truman made the decision to drop the newly developed atomic bomb on cities in Japan. In the early morning hours of August 6, 1945, a B-29 bomber named Enola Gay dropped a uranium bomb over the city of Hiroshima, Japan with a civilian population of 300,000. Those closest to the explosion died instantly, their bodies turned to black char. 70,000 people died as a result of initial blast, 200,000 as the result of radioactive fallout. This was followed three days later on August 9, 1945 when a B-29 bomber named Bock’s Car dropped a plutonium bomb over Nagasaki killing 40,000 persons instantly with 70,000 as the result of radioactive fallout. For many decades the Catholic Church has supported a nuclear-weapons-free world. Nuclear war-fighting is rejected because it cannot ensure non-combatant immunity and the likely destruction and lingering radiation.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love,
Where there is injury, pardon
Where there is doubt, faith,
Where there is despair, hope,
Where there is darkness, light,
Where there is sadness, joy.
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