Bulletin for the week of November 22, 2009

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

www.focusonthefamily.com (Focus on the family)

www.findinggod.org (Finding God)

Mission Intention for December

That children may be respected and loved and never be the victims of exploitation in any form.

ECUMENICAL CHOIR CONCERT: The 44th Annual Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir Christmas Concert will have two performances: Saturday, December 12th, 7:30 PM at St. John the Baptist Church, Keeseville and Sunday, December 13th 7:30 PM at St. Augustine’s Church, Peru. Free Admission

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

Christmas Eve, December 24

Children Hymns/Mass..............4:00 PM

Mass........................................8:00 PM

Christmas Day, December 25

Mass.......................................10:00 AM

CHRISTMAS HYMNS WITH CHILDREN: The children in Grades 1-5 who participate in the Religious Education Program on Thursdays will be invited to sing Christmas hymns before the 4:00 Mass on Christmas Eve. Practice will begin at the Parish Center on Thursday December 10th after the religion class and continue on December 17th. Parents whose child will participate are asked to pick up their child at 4:00 PM on those days.

ADVENT RETREAT FOR WOMEN: Waiting For God in Winter ~ A Retreat for Women at St. Peter’s Church December 11 – 13. To register and receive retreat details, call St. Peter Parish office at 563-1692.

CONGRATULATIONS!! According to a report from the Bishop’s Fund Office this week, the St. James Parishioners contributed $7,250 to this year’s Bishop’s Fund campaign. This was above our goal of $7,223. Your generosity is outstanding.

PLATTSBURGH CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: Seton Catholic and Seton Academy are collecting items for a Silent Auction on December 6th from Noon – 5 PM at the annual Christmas Dinner at Seton Catholic. Turkey dinner is: Adults $9, Seniors (55+) $8, Children 5-12 $5, under 5 yrs. FREE, take outs $9. There will also be a cash raffle with 1st prize of $1,000, wreath sale, and a visit from the Singing Santa from 1-3 pm. School clubs will collect toys & food for local families. Donation of any gift certificates or new items (minimum value $20) will be offered for sale. All proceeds benefit Seton Catholic and Seton Academy.

ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE: The 37th Annual March for Life to Washington, DC will be January 20-23, 2010. The all-inclusive cost is $125 per adult. For more information, or to get a registration form sent to you, please email: Father Timothy Canaan, rtim@broadstreetcatholics.org All registrations along with payment must be submitted no latter than December 30, 2009.

GIVING TREE: Your gifts will need to be under the Giving Tree at the end of Masses on December 13.

HOLIDAY BRUNCH: The Ladies of St. James Annual Holiday Brunch will be held at the St. James Parish Center next Sunday, December 6th, after the 10:00 AM Mass catered by Jeff and Judy Layhee. A sign up sheet is available at the entrance to the Church. Members of the Ladies of St. James are reminded to bring two unwrapped items for the silent auction to be held as part of the Holiday Brunch,

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION: You will find envelopes at the entrance of the church for donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place the envelopes with your contribution in the collection basket.

AT HOME WITH OUR FAITH: The December monthly newsletter AT HOME WITH OUR FAITH is available at the entrance to the church. More family activities can be found at www.homefaith.com.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: The true body of Christ our Redeemer and Lord is in this sacrament. (St. Francis Xavier). 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: Before God and spouse we stand naked. There is no use hiding or pretending that we are something that we are not. Is there any pretense or baggage that I bring to my marriage that I need to let go of? Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org

EXTEND AN INVITATION: Advent is a time of hope. Someone is hopeful in becoming Catholic – waiting for an invitation. A Catholic who has fallen away from practicing the faith is hopeful someone will extend a welcome to “Come Home.” Is God calling you to reach out to the hopeful? Remember, all are welcome in Christ. An informative web site for a seeking or returning person is www.OnceCatholic.org..