Mission Intention for November
That all men and women in the world, especially those who have responsibilities in the field of politics and economics, may never fail in their committment to safeguard creation.
AT HOME WITH OUR FAITH: Through the generosity of the Knights of Columbus Council 6067 families in St. James Parish can nurture family spirituality with the monthly AT HOME WITH OUR FAITH newsletter. Each issue is on a different focus. It has spiritual activities for parents and children at all age levels on that theme. The November issue is now at the entrance to the church. More family activities can be found at www.homefaith.com.
CALENDARS: The 2010 St. James Parish Catholic Family Appointment calendar is available at the entrance to the church. The illustrations and reflections are based on Stewardship as a way of life. God created us in His divine image to be collaborators in the world. Life, as God’s loving gift, is to be treasured, protected, and nourished.
THROUGH DEATH TO LIFE: We pray during the month of November for our brothers and sisters whose bodies lie in rest. They have passed from death to life in company with the Lord Jesus, who died and rose to new life. They are purified now of their faults. We pray that God may welcome them among the saints in heaven. The 8:30 AM Mass on Monday, All Souls Day is in honor of all who have had a funeral Mass at St. James, or have been buried in St. James Cemetery since November 1, 2008. Those specially remembered at this Mass are:
Leonard Frenyea
Roy Rabideau
Yvonne Grigware
Salvatore Contini
Steven Baxter
Clarence Delaney
Edward Sullivan, Sr.
John Rodriguez
Doris Carter
June Perry
Ruth Nelson
Evelyn Bickford
Sharron Sample
Rosemarie Coryer
Robert Ducatte
Elizabeth LaVarnway
Brenda Goddeau
Oswald Mike Perry
PRAYER FOR VISITING A CEMETERY IN NOVEMBER
During the month of November we are invited to remember our brothers and sisters who have gone to their rest. This month, especially All Souls Day, Monday, November 2nd, is a traditional time for visiting graves of loved ones, as is the anniversary of death. The following prayer could be prayed as you visit a grave in the cemetery.
All-powerful God,
whose mercy is never withheld
from those who call upon you in hope,
look kindly on your servants
who departed this life confessing your name,
and number them among your saints for ever more.
May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: The saints in heaven live in perpetual adoration, because their joy is derived from eternal contemplation. (The Holy Eucharist, J. G. Trevino) 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.
MARRIAGE TIP: To learn how to help your partner save face when proven wrong, start with not "proving" your partner wrong. Find a kernel of truth or wisdom in your spouse's position. Find more Marriage Rx atwww.foryourmarriage.org
HOUSE OF PRAYER: Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, Ellenburg Center, is showing the 2007 motion picture, The Nativity Story, on Saturday, November 14, at 12:30 p.m. This is a dramatic and compelling film that traces the perilous journey of Mary and Joseph through her miraculous pregnancy and the history-defining birth of Jesus. RSVP by November 12th to 518-594-3253. Snacks provided.
YEAR OF THE PRIESTS: To celebrate the Year for Priests in a special way, it would be inspiring to hear how our priests have touched so many lives in their service to the people of God. We would like to hear your story of your own warm memories or positive experiences with a particular priest who may have inspired your life. By the end of the Year for Priests these stories will be compiled in a Diocesan booklet called the Stories of the Priests in the North Country. Stories of the priests may be at any length to be placed on the Diocesan webpage. Stories placed in the Diocesan booklet will be edited to no more than 100 words. If you have a story to share, please e-mail your story to Sister Mary Eamon Lyngelyng@dioogdensburg.org.
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