Bulletin for the week of December 26, 2010

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

www.usccb.org/nab/bible/index.shtml (Complete Bible)

http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)

Mission Intention for January

That the riches of the created world may be preserved, valued, and made available as God’s precious gift to all.

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: Thank you for your generous gift in our Christmas collection. Like every North Country parish we forward 60% plus $500 per priest to the diocese to fund pensions for retired priests. Pension needs for the future as well as obligations for the next year are being met thanks to your generous donation.

STATEMENT OF GIVING FOR INCOME TAXES: If you wish to receive a statement of your financial contributions to St. James Church for 2010, please indicate this on your Sunday offering envelope so that we can assure confidentiality.

FUNERAL: A funeral was celebrated this week for Dolores Reyell. Please remember her and her family in your prayers.

PRAYER FOR FAMILIES

In good times and in bad,

in sickness and in health,

we belong to each other

as we belong to you, God ever faithful.

By morning and by night

may your name be on our lips,

a blessing to all our days:

so may kindness and patience be ever among

us, a hunger for justice,

and songs of thankfulness in all we do.

May the Lord Jesus,

who lived with his holy family in Nazareth,

dwell also with our family,

and keep us from all evil,

and make all of us in one heart and mind.

Amen.

EPIPHANY CAROLS AND CONCERT: All are welcome to a concert of Lessons and Carols to celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 4:00PM at St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville.

MARCH OF LIFE PILGRIMAGE: On Sunday, January 23rd a bus will depart from St. Peter’s Church, Plattsburgh for Washington for those who wish to participate in the annual March for Life. Please contact Mrs. Karen Smith for more information at 518-566-6229. For those who are unable to travel to DC, there is a local March for Life being held in Plattsburgh on Sunday, January 16th beginning at 1:30 PM. The Plattsburgh March begins at The Newman Center (90 Broad St) and concludes with a prayer service at St. John's Church (20 Broad St). This year's guest speaker is Bishop Terry LaValley. For more information, please contact Wanda Gaffney at 518-647-5153.

HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY: St. Joseph doesn’t get much space in

the New Testament. Joseph protected Jesus from King Herod. The king was worried when he heard that a child had been born who would be the king of the Jews. He asked the wise men to search for this child in Bethlehem and then come back to report to him. He told the wise men he wanted to pay homage to the new king. But the wise men were warned in a dream not to go back to Herod. Fearing a new king, Herod sent soldiers to kill all the male children in Bethlehem who were two years old or younger. Joseph, warned by an angel, fled with his family to Egypt to escape Herod’s plot. There they lived until King Herod died, when Joseph could safely move the family back to Nazareth.

MARRIAGE TIP:

Have a tough decision to make? There are two extremes to avoid. Rationalization means you play loose with the truth and talk yourself into doing what you always wanted to do anyway. Scrupulosity involves following the letter of the law more than the spirit. Seek the golden mean. Find more Marriage Rx atwww.foryourmarriage.org.

Bulletin for the week of December 19, 2010

LOOKING AHEAD

Dec 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend

Jan 1: New Years Day, not a holy day of obligation, Mass at 10:00 AM

Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 13, Apr 3 Class for those preparing for Confirmation, St. James Parish Center, 7:00 PM

Jan 15-16: Food Shelf Weekend

Feb 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend

Mar 9: Ash Wednesday

Mar 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend

May 8: First Communion, 10:00 AM

May 8: Sacrament of Confirmation by Bishop Terry LaValley, 2:00 PM

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

www.usccb.org/nab/bible/index.shtml (Complete Bible)

http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)

Mission Intention for December

That our personal experience of suffering may enable us to better understand the unease and pain of those who are alone, sick or aged and stir us to give them generous help.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION: As in the past you will find envelopes at the entrance to the church for memorial donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place your envelope with your contribution in the collection basket. Your generous contribution is very much appreciated.

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: Our parish Christmas Collection will be divided between our parish and thePriests’ Retirement Fund of the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Currently 35 retired priests of the diocese are provided financial support from the Priests’ Retirement Fund. Also, 12 priests age 70 and older who remain active in parish ministry are now eligible for a partial retirement benefit paid from this Fund. In total, pension benefits project to be $820,200 this fiscal year. Your contributions are also used by the diocese to prepare for retirement needs of priests who will retire in the future.

EPIPHANY CAROLS AND CONCERT: All are welcome to a concert of Lessons and Carols to celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 4:00PM at St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville with Bishop Terry LaValley presiding. The choir made up of people from area churches will be singing works by Holst, Caccini, Willcocks, Grier and more.

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve, December 24

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

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

Christmas Day, December 25

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

Confessions, December 23.........7-8:30 PM

New Year’s Day, Jan 1

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

GIVING TREE: Thanks for your generosity in bringing gifts for the Giving Tree..

DECORATING THE CHURCH: You are invited to decorate the church, prepare the manger scene for the festive Christmas season on Thursday morning, December 23rd starting at 10:00.. It should take about two hours. Please come to help us as well as to give us your decorating suggestions.

MARCH OF LIFE PILGRIMAGE: On Sunday, January 23rd a bus will depart from St. Peter’s Church, Plattsburgh for Washington for those who wish to participate in the annual March for Life. Please contact Mrs. Karen Smith for more information at 518-566-6229. For those who are unable to travel to DC, there is a local March for Life being held in Plattsburgh on Sunday, January 16th beginning at 1:30 PM. The Plattsburgh March begins at The Newman Center (90 Broad St) and concludes with a prayer service at St. John's Church (20 Broad St). This year's guest speaker is Bishop Terry LaValley. For more information, please contact Wanda Gaffney at 518-647-5153.

MARRIAGE TIP:Let go of the remote control! In fact, let go of control and power in your marriage. It’s hard to let go of being right or having it your way but your relationship will be stronger if you share. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO 4:00 PM MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Bulletin for the week of December 12, 2010

Mission Intention for December

That our personal experience of suffering may enable us to better understand the unease and pain of those who are alone, sick or aged and stir us to give them generous help.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION: As in the past you will find envelopes at the entrance to the church for memorial donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place your envelope with your contribution in the collection basket. Your generous contribution is very much appreciated.

SETON ACADEMY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Seton Academy's annual Christmas program will be Wednesday, December 15 at 6:30 PM. All students are participating in this celebration of the Birth of our Savior. This will be the highlight of our Advent season. It promises to be an inspiring and fun-filled presentation entitled "Shepherds, Stars, and a Savior."

Finding Christmas

Remember, if Christmas isn't found in your

heart, you won't find it under a tree.

EPIPHANY CAROLS AND CONCERT: All are welcome to a concert of Lessons and Carols to celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 4:00PM at St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville with Bishop Terry LaValley presiding. The choir made up of people from area churches will be singing works by Holst, Caccini, Willcocks, Grier and more.

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve, December 24

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

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

Christmas Day, December 25

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

Confessions, December 23.........7-8:30 PM

GIVING TREE: Your gifts must be under the Giving Tree by the end of 8;30 Mass on Monday, December 13th.

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 Carols before the 4:00 Mass on Christmas Eve. Practice will be at St. James Church on Thursday December 16th. Parents whose children will participate are asked to pick up their child at 4:00 PM on those days.

DECORATING THE CHURCH: You are invited to decorate the church, prepare the manger scene for the festive Christmas season on Thursday morning, December 23rd starting at 10:00.. It should take about two hours. Please come to help us as well as to give us your decorating suggestions.

2011 SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES: Please pick up your 2011 Sunday offering envelopes. Anyone wishing to use envelopes who are not currently using them can take a box of envelopes. Be sure to print your name and address on the first envelope..

MARCH OF LIFE PILGRIMAGE: On Sunday, January 23rd a bus will depart from St. Peter’s Church, Plattsburgh for Washington for those who wish to participate in the annual March for Life. Please contact Mrs. Karen Smith for more information at 518-566-6229. For those who are unable to travel to DC, there is a local March for Life being held in Plattsburgh on Sunday, January 16th beginning at 1:30 PM. The Plattsburgh March begins at The Newman Center (90 Broad St) and concludes with a prayer service at St. John's Church (20 Broad St). This year's guest speaker is Bishop Terry LaValley. For more information, please contact Wanda Gaffney at 518-647-5153.

CATHOLIC CALENDARS: Calendars for 2011 indicating the special holy days and saints of the Catholic Church are available for your home or workplace. This year they are on the theme of Christian stewardship.

MARRIAGE TIP: While parents get great joy out of creating a magical Christmas for their children, it can also create great stress. Your children will appreciate Christmas more if brought to them by calm and centered parents. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

KEESEVILLE-PERU ECUMENICAL CHOIR CONCERT: The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir will have a concert on Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 at St. Augustine’s Church, Peru, and a concert on Sunday, December 12 at 7:30 at St. John the Baptist Church, Keeseville. The choir will be performing a variety of Sacred and Secular Christmas music. Admission is free.

Bulletin for the week of December 5, 2010

Mission Intention for December

That our personal experience of suffering may enable us to better understand the unease and pain of those who are alone, sick or aged and stir us to give them generous help.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION: As in the past you will find envelopes at the entrance to the church for memorial donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place your envelope with your contribution in the collection basket. Your generous contribution is very much appreciated.

Epiphany Lessons and Carols Concert: All are welcome to a concert of Lessons and Carols to celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany onSunday, January 2, 2011 at 4:00PM at St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville with Bishop Terry LaValley presiding. The choir made up of people from area churches will be singing works by Holst, Caccini, Willcocks, Grier and more.

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve, December 24

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

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

Christmas Day, December 25

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

Confessions, December 23.........7-8:30 PM

GIVING TREE: Your gifts must be under the Giving Tree by the end of 8;30 Mass on Monday, December 13th. Last year St. James Parishioners were VERY responsive to this act of giving to needy children

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 Carols before the 4:00 Mass on Christmas Eve. Practices will be at the Parish Center after the religion class on Thursday December 9th and at St. James Church on Thursday December 16th. Parents whose children will participate are asked to pick up their child at 4:00 PM on those days.

NEVER MISS MASS AGAIN! When travelling you never miss Mass again by consulting the website: www.MassTimes.org. This website has the location of every Catholic church in the United States and all Catholic parishes in the world. Check it out before as you plan your travels.

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: This feast is about the conception of Mary, not the conception of Jesus. On this day we celebrate the fact that God preserved Mary from sin from the moment she began to grow in her mother’s body. Because Mary is the patron saint of the United States, this feast is observed as a holy day of obligation here.

MARCH OF LIFE PILGRIMAGE: On Sunday, January 23rd a bus will depart from St. Peter’s Church, Plattsburgh for Washington for those who wish to participate in the annual March for Life. Please contact Mrs. Karen Smith for more information at 518-566-6229. For those who are unable to travel to DC, there is a local March for Life being held in Plattsburgh on Sunday, January 16th beginning at 1:30 PM. The Plattsburgh March begins at The Newman Center (90 Broad St) and concludes with a prayer service at St. John's Church (20 Broad St). This year's guest speaker is Bishop Terry LaValley. For more information, please contact Wanda Gaffney at 518-647-5153.

CATHOLIC CALENDARS: Calendars for 2011 indicating the special holy days and saints of the Catholic Church are available for your home or workplace. This year they are on the theme of Christian stewardship.

MARRIAGE TIP: “There is an appointed time for everything…a time to be silent, and a time to speak” (Ecclesiastes 3:7). In your marriage do you need to hold your tongue more so your spouse can speak, speak up more so your spouse knows what you’re feeling, or is everything just right?. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

KEESEVILLE-PERU ECUMENICAL CHOIR CONCERT: The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir will have a concert on Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 at St. Augustine’s Church, Peru, and a concert on Sunday, December 12 at 7:30 at St. John the Baptist Church, Keeseville. The choir will be performing a variety of Sacred and Secular Christmas music. Admission is free.

Bulletin for the week of November 28, 2010

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

www.usccb.org/nab/bible/index.shtml (Complete Bible)

www.MassTimes.org (Mass Times)

Mission Intention for December

That our personal experience of suffering may enable us to better understand the unease and pain of those who are alone, sick or aged and stir us to give them generous help.

GIVING TREE: Your gifts must be under the Giving Tree by the end of 8;30 Mass on Monday, December 13th. Last year St. James Parishioners were VERY responsive to this act of giving to needy children

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 Carols before the 4:00 Mass on Christmas Eve. Practices will be at the Parish Center after the religion class on Thursday December 9th and at St. James Church on Thursday December 16th. Parents whose children will participate are asked to pick up their child at 4:00 PM on those days.

NEVER MISS MASS AGAIN! When travelling you never miss Mass again by consulting the website: www.MassTimes.org. This website has the location of every Catholic church in the United States and all Catholic parishes in the world. Check it out before as you plan your travels.

MARCH OF LIFE PILGRIMAGE: On Sunday, January 23rd a bus will depart from St. Peter’s Church, Plattsburgh for Washington for those who wish to participate in the annual March for Life. Please contact Mrs. Karen Smith for more information at 518-566-6229. For those who are unable to travel to DC, there is a local March for Life being held in Plattsburgh on Sunday, January 16th beginning at 1:30 PM. The Plattsburgh March begins at The Newman Center (90 Broad St) and concludes with a prayer service at St. John's Church (20 Broad St). This year's guest speaker is Bishop Terry LaValley. For more information, please contact Wanda Gaffney at 518-647-5153.

ST. JAMES PARISH BREAKFAST: Our annual Parish Christmas Breakfast is Sunday December 5th at 11:15 A.M. at the Parish Center. Catered by Judy and Jeff Layhee. The event will also include a door prize and Chinese Auction. Adults $11.00; Age 6-12 $6.00; Under 6 Free. You will find a sign up sheet and a Menu on the window sill in the vestibule. Your reservation must be provided by Monday, November 29th. Please join us for some good home cooking and fellowship. If you have any questions you may call Theresa Andre at 293-6295 or Chris Miner at 293-6644.

CATHOLIC CALENDARS: Calendars for 2011 indicating the special holy days and saints of the Catholic Church are available for your home or workplace. This year they are on the theme of Christian stewardship.

SAVE THE DATE: Seton Academy & Seton Catholic will be holding their fifth annual Christmas Dinner/Silent Auction December 5 from 12-5 PM. If you are interesting in getting involved in the planning, meetings will be Nov 10th & 17th at 6:00 PM at Seton Catholic High School. You can also participate by donating items for our Silent Auction or home made gifts. Take outs available. For more information call Stacie Chapman at 643-7918 or go to www.setoncatholic.net

MARRIAGE TIP: “Do not return evil for evil, or insult for insult” (1 Peter 3:9). When couples argue, it’s tempting to answer a criticism with another criticism or excuse. A simple, “I’m sorry” can do a world of good. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This is the first Sunday of the new Church year. It’s also the first Sunday of the Church season of Advent. The color of the season is violet to show we’re in a time of quiet preparation for the coming of the Messiah. During Advent we hear John the Baptist telling us to repent, to change our lives for the better, and to make straight the way of the Lord.

For those of you who follow the Bible readings of the Church, our new church year (November 28,2010 to November 27, 2011) will be known as Year A.

FUNERAL: A funeral was celebrated this week for Yvonne Rivers. Please remember her and her family in your prayers.

Bulletin for the week of November 21, 2010

Mission Intention for November

That the victims of addiction may, thanks to the support of the Christian community, find in the power of our Saving God strength to recover.

GIVING TREE: Through the assistance of the Ladies of St. James the Giving Tree for Advent will be up by Friday, November 26th. Your gifts must be under the Giving Tree by the end of 8;30 Mass onMonday, December 13th. Tags with the first name of a child will be placed on the tree for whom you can bring a gift. Last year St. James Parishioners were VERY responsive to this act of giving to needy children

THE BIBLE - GOOD FOR LIFE! National Bible Week is celebrated during Thanksgiving Week - November 21-28. Portions or all of the Bible have been translated into 2,233 of the more than 6,500 languages in the world. Some part of the Bible is being translated for the first time in 468 languages. In many of the rest, where older Bible versions already exist, new translations are being prepared in clear, modern language that is easily understandable to today's readers. Over the last two hundred years, there has been an incredible growth in the number of languages in which the Bible is available.

MARCH OF LIFE PILGRIMAGE: On Sunday, January 23rd a bus will depart from St. Peter’s Church, Plattsburgh for Washington for those who wish to participate in the annual March for Life. Please contact Mrs. Karen Smith for more information at 518-566-6229. For those who are unable to travel to DC, there is a local March for Life being held in Plattsburgh on Sunday, January 16th beginning at 1:30 PM. The Plattsburgh March begins at The Newman Center (90 Broad St) and concludes with a prayer service at St. John's Church (20 Broad St). This year's guest speaker is Bishop Terry LaValley. For more information, please contact Wanda Gaffney at 518-647-5153.

THANKSGIVING DAY: Thanksgiving is not a feast of the Catholic Church, but the Church does provide a “Mass in Thanksgiving to God” to be celebrated on this day. The first official Thanksgiving proclamation was made by the Continental Congress in 1777, but it was not until 1863 that Thanksgiving became a national holiday. President Abraham Lincoln called for the nation to observe a day of thanksgiving on the last Thursday of November.

CCHD/Black and Indian Missions: The second collection this weekend will be for the Campaign for Human Development. Let us offer generous financial help in support of the service of priests, Religious and lay catechists in more than 1,150 Catholic parishes throughout Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands and remote regions of Latin America. Thank you for your support!

ST. JAMES PARISH BREAKFAST: Our annual Parish Christmas Breakfast is Sunday December 5th at 11:15 A.M. at the Parish Center. Catered by Judy and Jeff Layhee. The event will also include a door prize and Chinese Auction. Adults $11.00; Age 6-12 $6.00; Under 6 Free. You will find a sign up sheet and a Menu on the window sill in the vestibule. Your reservation must be provided by Monday, November 29th. Please join us for some good home cooking and fellowship. If you have any questions you may call Theresa Andre at 293-6295 or Chris Miner at 293-6644.

CATHOLIC CALENDARS: Calendars for 2011 indicating the special holy days and saints of the Catholic Church are available for your home or workplace. This year they are on the theme of Christian stewardship.

SAVE THE DATE: Seton Academy & Seton Catholic will be holding their fifth annual Christmas Dinner/Silent Auction December 5 from 12-5 PM. If you are interesting in getting involved in the planning, meetings will be Nov 10th & 17th at 6:00 PM at Seton Catholic High School. You can also participate by donating items for our Silent Auction or home made gifts. Take outs available. For more information call Stacie Chapman at 643-7918 or go to www.setoncatholic.net

MARRIAGE TIP: Friends bring out the best in each other. How does your spouse bring out the best in you? Compare notes. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

THANKSGIVING DAY MEAL BLESSING

Blessed are you, Lord, God of creation.

Through your goodness we enjoy the fruits of the earth, and share the loving gifts of family and friends.

We ask your blessing on our table and our home.

We offer thanks for the love with which this festive meal was prepared, and for the love and joy which bring us together to partake of it.

In gratitude for your continued care over us, make us mindful of the needs of others, that we may show our thanks in the way we live.

May our hearts be filled with love and praise, as we pray in your holy name. AMEN

Bulletin for the week of November 14, 2010

Mission Intention for November

That the victims of addiction may, thanks to the support of the Christian community, find in the power of our Saving God strenght to recover.

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS: On Thanksgiving Day, November 25, there will be a special Mass of Thanksgiving at 8:30 AM

MARCH OF LIFE PILGRIMAGE: On Sunday, January 23rd a bus will depart from St. Peter’s Church, Plattsburgh for Washington for those who wish to participate in the annual March for Life. The bus will travel through the night an arrive in time to attend Mass and the March for Life. Please contact Mrs. Karen Smith for more information at 518-566-6229. For those who are unable to travel to DC, there is a local March for Life being held in Plattsburgh on Sunday, January 16th beginning at 1:30PM. The Plattsburgh March, sponsored by Champlain Valley Right to Life, begins at The Newman Center (90 Broad St) and concludes with a prayer service at St. John's Church (20 Broad St). This year's guest speaker is Bishop Terry LaValley. For more information, please contact Wanda Gaffney at 518-647-5153.

YEAR’S END: The new year according to the Catholic Church begins on November 28th, the first Sunday of Advent. This current Church year ends with next weekend’s special day in honor of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King. As this church year draws to a close, the Lord Jesus reminds us that even in times of trial and persecution, not a hair on our head will be harmed because of our faith and trust in God. For those of you who follow the Bible readings of the Church, our new church year (November 28,2010 to November 27, 2011) will be known as Year A.

CCHD/Black and Indian Missions: Next week we will join the other parishes in the Diocese in taking up the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and the Black and Indian Missions. Both of these groups have a national and a local impact. Remember, 25% of the funds collected for CCHD remain in the Diocese to assist local groups working to address the issue of poverty in our North Country communities. Each year the evangelization/religious education programs at Akwasasne receive a substantial grant from the National Office for the Black and Indian Missions.

Please be as generous as possible to this important combined collection.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:

Sr. Donna M. Franklin, DC by e-mail at ccdirect@wadhams.edu Thank you for your support!

CATHOLIC CALENDARS: Calendars for 2011 indicating the special holy days and saints of the Catholic Church are available for your home or workplace. This year they are on the theme of Christian stewardship.

SAVE THE DATE: Seton Academy & Seton Catholic will be holding their fifth annual Christmas Dinner/Silent Auction December 5 from 12-5 PM. If you are interesting in getting involved in the planning, meetings will be Nov 10th & 17th at 6:00 PM at Seton Catholic High School. You can also participate by donating items for our Silent Auction or home made gifts. Take outs available. For more information call Stacie Chapman at 643-7918 or go to www.setoncatholic.net

MARRIAGE TIP: Is it a matter of bad hearing or just not listening? Often couples will say, “You’re not listening to me.” or “I don’t remember you saying that.” Get your spouse’s attention before talking. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

Bulletin for the week of November 7, 2010

Mission Intention for November

That the victims of addiction may, thanks to the support of the Christian community, find in the power of our Saving God strenght to recover.

THANK YOU: The Hospitality Committee would like to sincerely thank all those who provided refreshments for the Pastor Appreciation Reception this past week end and all those who attended to honor Father Deno.

PLANNING FOR DEATH IS NATURAL: Planning for death is as natural for the Christian as planning for life. As stated in 1 Timothy 5:8, if anyone does not take care of his own, and especially of his household; he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Having a Will is good Stewardship. Take care of your family.

CATHOLIC CALENDARS: Calendars for 2011 indicating the special holy days and saints of the Catholic Church are available for your home or workplace. This year they are on the theme of Christian stewardship.

SAVE THE DATE: Seton Academy & Seton Catholic will be holding their fifth annual Christmas Dinner/Silent Auction December 5 from 12-5 PM. If you are interesting in getting involved in the planning, meetings will be Nov 10th & 17th at 6:00 PM at Seton Catholic High School. You can also participate by donating items for our Silent Auction or home made gifts. Take outs available. For more information call Stacie Chapman at 643-7918 or go to www.setoncatholic.net

MARRIAGE TIP: Duing the month of November remember those who have died. Spend a moment today praying together for your relatives and friends who have passed on. Find more Marriage Rx atwww.foryourmarriage.org.

VISITING A CEMETERY DURING MONTH OF NOVEMBER: The custom of visiting the cemetery and praying for the dead can be traced to the women who returned to the tomb of Jesus Easter morning to mourn and complete the preparation of His body for burial. Then and there they discovered that He had been raised from the dead. Today, our visits to the cemetery are prompted by our love and faith. We come to remember, to mourn, to give thanks for the life our beloved shared with us, to pray for peaceful rest in death, and to strengthen our belief that one day we will be united with our beloved in Eternal Life.

PRAYER FOR VISITING THE CEMETERY

We come to this sacred place, the earthly home of our departed loved ones, where they rest in peace.

We come to this sacred place to be close to God and remember the love He has for us.

We come to this sacred place to pray for the eternal repose of their souls.

We come to this sacred place in prayer, asking for the intercession of those who are before the throne of God.

We come to this sacred place and are reminded that God is present, for always and forever.

We come to this sacred place as so many have come before us and will continue after us, as a member of God's family.

Bulletin for the week of October 31, 2010

Mission Intention for November

That the victims of addiction may, thanks to the support of the Christian community, find in the power of our Saving God strength to recover.

PLANNING FOR DEATH IS NATURAL: Planning for death is as natural for the Christian as planning for life. As stated in 1 Timothy 5:8, if anyone does not take care of his own, and especially of his household; he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Having a Will is good Stewardship. Take care of your family.

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS YOU: Valerie Matthews, Director of the Bishop’s Fund of the Diocese of Ogdensburg sent a letter this week indicating that the parishioners of St. James Parish had given $7,375 to the 2010-11 Bishop’s Fund which surpasses the parish goal of $7,223.

BAPTISMS: Mateo James, son of James and Nancy (Ramirez) Crouse, and Dominick Rocco, son ofRobert Rocco and Megan Marie (Rabideau) Crouse, became members of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on October 24th.

CATHOLIC CALENDARS: Calendars for 2011 indicating the special holy days and saints of the Catholic Church are available for your home or workplace. This year they are on the theme of Christian stewardship.

HARVEST MASS OF THANKSGIVING: Continuing an event celebrated annually in the North Country, Bishop Terry R. LaValley extends his invitation to all North Country farmers and their co-workers to take part in the Harvest Mass of Thanksgiving. It will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru on Sunday, 7 November, at 1:00 p.m. The Church in the North Country will give God thanks for His blessings manifested in the products of our farms, and pray for God’s blessing on North Country farmers and their labors.

PRIESTHOOD: Sunday, October 31st is "Priesthood Sunday." As usual, we will be showing our appreciation for our pastor. Please join us at our Parish Center after the 10:00 o'clock Mass for a continental breakfast to honor Father Deno. Please mark your calendar.

SAVE THE DATE: Seton Academy & Seton Catholic will be holding their fifth annual Christmas Dinner/Silent Auction December 5 from 12-5 PM. If you are interesting in getting involved in the planning, meetings will be Nov 10th & 17th at 6:00 PM at Seton Catholic High School. You can also participate by donating items for our Silent Auction or home made gifts. Take outs available. For more information call Stacie Chapman at 643-7918 or go to www.setoncatholic.net

IN MEMORY OF OUR DEPARTED FAMILY: The Catholic Church invites us in the month of November to remember all those who have died. Death is the end of our earthly journey. We are told by Jesus, however, that when we have finished the work given to us to do on earth, we will be taken to an everlasting life in heaven. The Church encourages us to prepare ourselves for that hour of death by prayer and by living out our faith the best we can. Mary, our Blessed Mother, gave us her prayer, the Hail Mary, in which she mentions she will be with us at the hour of death. Let us pray daily to her and to St. Joseph, the Patron Saint of a happy death, to free us from any fear of death. During this month let us remember especially those who were called by death to their everlasting life since last November including those whose funeral and/or burial was in this parish.

Geraldine Chase

Bernadette Carpentier

Leona O’Connell

Robert St. Germain

Catherine Duquette

John Coryea

Clement Doherty

Richard Wood

Jerry Rock

Vesta Sullivan

Concetta Brideau

MARRIAGE TIP: Sometimes the main difference between a happy marriage and a troubled one is preserving an attitude of “goodwill” when one makes a mistake. How does one build goodwill? By constantly looking for the good rather than the fault and creating a “bank account” of positive experiences. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.