Bulletin for the week of May 30, 2010

LOOKING AHEAD

May 31: Memorial Day Mass 8:30 AM

June 5-6: Renovation Fund Collection

June 12-13: Special Appeal for Catholic Communications

June 13: Cadyville Fire Department Field Day

June 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend

July 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend

Aug 11: KC Council #6067 14th Annual Charity Golf Classic

Oct 14-21: Pilgrimage to Rome for Canonization of Brother André Information 518-647-8415

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

www.usccb.org/ccc (Catholic Communications)

www.saintannesshrine.org (St. Anne’s Shrine)

Mission Intention for June

That every national and international institution may strive to guarantee respect for human life from conception to natural death.

THANKS FROM BISHOP LAVALLEY: Since February 23rd, the date of the announcement of my appointment as Bishop of Ogdensburg, I have been inundated with beautiful cards, very generous gifts, kind words and prayerful support. I have been warmly and enthusiastically greeted at the deanery gatherings and Confirmation liturgies. What an honor and privilege it is for me to be Shepherd of the Diocese of Ogdensburg! Please accept my sincere gratitude to all of you for such generous expressions of affectionate support. I hold you all in prayer each day and ask your continued remembrance in prayer as we continue our joy-filled journey to the Father. God bless you and your loved ones!

VETERANS, ST. JAMES CEMETERY: As we remember those who fought and died in the wars of our country it is most important that we also remember in thanksgiving and prayer those of our parish who died in these wars and who are buried in the cemeteries of our community including St. James Cemetery. Of these veterans 16 soldiers who fought in the American Civil War (1861-1865) are buried in St. James Cemetery.

FATHER TOBIN ANNIVERSARY: Father Tobin, Pastor of St. James Parish for 10 years, was ordained a Catholic priest 60 years ago on June 3, 1950. His address: Rev. George W.Tobin, 10 Aiken Court, Plattsburgh, New York 12903.

RIGHT TO LIFE. Champlain Valley Right to Life would like to invite area pro-life activists (those who take part in pro-life activities) to a Dinner meeting on June 17th at 6:30 P.M. at Ponderosa on Rte 3 in Plattsburgh. We would like some input on how to best keep our pro-life work viable in our area. Please join us for an evening of food and conversation. For more information e-mail wandagaffney@hotmail.com. Or call 647-5153

HEALING MASS: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14 – 16 at 7:00pm each evening, Blessed John XXIII Newman Center Parish will host a Healing Mission featuring Paul Rymniak. In the past 23 years, You are invited to attend, if not all three evenings, at least one of them. This is a very special mission, and all three days are different.

SAINT ANNE’S SHRINE: St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte, Vermont is now opened for the 2010 Pilgrimage and Tourist Season with Mass on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday is at 10:30 a.m. More information can be obtain by phone: 802-928-3362.

BISHOP LAVALLEY ORDINATION: The full video of Bishop Terry R. LaValley’s episcopal ordination is now available to be viewed at the diocesan website: www.dioogdensburg.org. The website also has an outstanding series of pictures of the event done by Ogdensburg photographer Betty Steele. An address is shown to order a copy of the video. Check the diocesan site soon and enjoy this fine coverage of the ordination of our bishop.

SPRING FLING FOR SETON ACADEMY AND SETON CATHOLIC: The annual Spring Fling for Seton Academy and Seton Catholic will be held on June 6 from 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM at Seton Catholic Central, 206 New York Road, Plattsburgh, New York. New this year will be a Peddler’s Post (indoor garage sale) available on both Saturday, June 5 from 8:00-12:00 and on Sunday from noon until 5:00. The Sunday activities include another new feature-the American Idol/Seton Style contest. Other Sunday events will be the Chicken Barbecue, a hypnotist from 1:00-2:00, the combined Seton choruses, Penelope the Clown, face painting, games, and a variety of refreshments. It’s going to be a time for lots of fun and a good opportunity for families to enjoy each other.

AT HOME WITH OUR FAITH: The May issue of At Home with Our Faith is now available at the entrance to the church.

MARRIAGE TIP: If you want to have a healthy marriage, hang around with other couples who value their marriage, too. Their example, support, and lifestyle can help you build the kind of marriage you want.. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

SPORTSCAMP: SportsCamp 2010, held at Wadhams Hall in Ogdensburg, is a great place where boys and girls ages 11-15 blend quality sports training with spiritual growth. The focus of SportsCamp is to help young people become better athletes and better people. Basketball Camp is for July 5th – 9th and Soccer is scheduled for July11th-15th. Register today by calling the Office of Youth Ministry at (315) 393-2920 or online at www.catholiccamps.org.

SPECIAL RETREAT: On Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., OLA House of Prayer, Ellenburg Center will share the Taize experience of Sister Marie-Pierre Delorme, from Ottawa. Taize is a contemplative type of prayer that incorporates music, Scripture, intercessory prayer, and silence, amid a setting of icons and candles. Musicians and cantors still needed. Lunch provided. Donations accepted. RSVP tooadirond@twcny.rr.com or call 518-594-3253 by June 4.

Bulletin for the week of May 23, 2010

LOOKING AHEAD

May 31: Memorial Day Mass 8:30 AM

June 5-6: Renovation Fund Collection

June 12-13: Special for Catholic Communications

June 13: Cadyville Fire Department Field Day

June 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend

July 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend

Aug 11: KC Council #6067 14th Annual Charity Golf Classic

Oct 14-21: Pilgrimage to Rome for Canonization of Brother André Information 518-647-8415

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

www.usccb.org/ccc (Catholic Communications)

www.saintannesshrine.org (St. Anne’s Shrine)

Mission Intention for May

That all involved in apostolic work may understand how to infuse missionary enthusiasm into the communities entrusted to their care.

SAINT ANNE’S SHRINE: St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte, Vermont will reopen for the 2010 Pilgrimage and Tourist Season on Saturday, May 29th with the 7:00 p.m. Mass. Mass on Sunday is at 10:30 a.m. More information can be obtain by phone: 802-928-3362.

BISHOP LAVALLEY ORDINATION: The full video of Bishop Terry R. LaValley’s episcopal ordination is now available to be viewed at the diocesan website: www.dioogdensburg.org. The website also has an outstanding series of pictures of the event done by Ogdensburg photographer Betty Steele. An address is shown to order a copy of the video. Check the diocesan site soon and enjoy this fine coverage of the ordination of our bishop.

THE FEAST OF PENTECOST: “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love!” To be in touch with Christ, we must first have been touched by the Holy Spirit is what theCatechism of the Catholic Church says! When the work which the God gave Jesus to do on earth was accomplished, the Holy Spirit was sent on the day of Pentecost in order that the Holy Spirit might continually sanctify the church. Those who are led by the Spirit are called children of God. The Holy Spirit makes present for us the mystery of Christ, especially in the Eucharist.

SPRING FLING FOR SETON ACADEMY AND SETON CATHOLIC: The annual Spring Fling for Seton Academy and Seton Catholic will be held on June 6 from 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM at Seton Catholic Central, 206 New York Road, Plattsburgh, New York. New this year will be a Peddler’s Post (indoor garage sale) available on both Saturday, June 5 from 8:00-12:00 and on Sunday from noon until 5:00. The Sunday activities include another new feature-the American Idol/Seton Style contest. Other Sunday events will be the Chicken Barbecue, a hypnotist from 1:00-2:00, the combined Seton choruses, Penelope the Clown, face painting, games, and a variety of refreshments. It’s going to be a time for lots of fun and a good opportunity for families to enjoy each other.

AT HOME WITH OUR FAITH: The May issue of At Home with Our Faith is now available at the entrance to the church.

MARRIAGE TIP: “A husband always prefers his wife’s mother-in-law to his own” (Anonymous). Think of one trait or talent that your mother-in-law or father-in-law passed on to your spouse for which you are grateful. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

SPORTSCAMP: SportsCamp 2010, held at Wadhams Hall in Ogdensburg, is a great place where boys and girls ages 11-15 blend quality sports training with spiritual growth. The focus of SportsCamp is to help young people become better athletes and better people. Basketball Camp is for July 5th – 9th and Soccer is scheduled for July11th-15th. Register today by calling the Office of Youth Ministry at (315) 393-2920 or online at www.catholiccamps.org.

BLESSED BROTHER ANDRÉ TO BE DECLARED A SAINT: Blessed Brother André Bessette, C.S.C., will be canonized, or formally declared a saint, in a ceremony to be held Oct. 17th in Rome by Pope Benedict XVI. Blessed Brother André was a brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the religious order which founded the University of Notre Dame, and the founder of St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal in Montreal. For information on pilgrimage departing from Montreal on October 14th phone 518-647-8415 orakey3@frontiernet.net.

Danube River Cruise: On September 1, 2011 Fr. John Yonkovig will set sail on a voyage that begins in historic Prague, "the city of a hundred spires." The 12 day European cruise will travel the Danube River to Budapest. The trip will take you to Nuremberg, Regensburg, Salzburg , Linz, Vienna and the lush Wachau wine region. The 150 passenger ship "Amalyra" is first class all the way! For a brochure and more information please call Touraid at 563-5603.

SPECIAL RETREAT: On Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., OLA House of Prayer, Ellenburg Center will share the Taize experience of Sister Marie-Pierre Delorme, from Ottawa. Taize is a contemplative type of prayer that incorporates music, Scripture, intercessory prayer, and silence, amid a setting of icons and candles. Musicians and cantors still needed. Lunch provided. Donations accepted. RSVP tooadirond@twcny.rr.com or call 518-594-3253 by June 4.

Bulletin for the week of May 16, 2010

LOOKING AHEAD

May 15-16: Food Shelf Weekend

May 16: Confirmation Preparation class at Parish Center, 7:00 PM

June 13: Cadyville Fire Department Field Day

June 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend

July 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend

Aug 11: KC Council #6067 14th Annual Charity Golf Classic

Oct 14-21: Pilgrimage to Rome for Canonization of Brother André Information 518-647-8415

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

www.activeparishioner.com (Catholic faith)

www.saintannesshrine.org (St. Anne’s Shrine)

Mission Intention for May

That all involved in apostolic work may understand how to infuse missionary enthusiasm into the communities entrusted to their care.

SAINT ANNE’S SHRINE: St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte, Vermont will reopen for the 2010 Pilgrimage and Tourist Season on Saturday, May 29th with the 7:00 p.m. Mass. Mass on Sunday is at 10:30 a.m. More information can be obtain by phone: 802-928-3362.

SPRING FLING FOR SETON ACADEMY AND SETON CATHOLIC: The annual Spring Fling for Seton Academy and Seton Catholic will be held on June 6 from 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM at Seton Catholic Central, 206 New York Road, Plattsburgh, New York. New this year will be a Peddler’s Post (indoor garage sale) available on both Saturday, June 5 from 8:00-12:00 and on Sunday from noon until 5:00. The Sunday activities include another new feature-the American Idol/Seton Style contest. Other Sunday events will be the Chicken Barbecue, a hypnotist from 1:00-2:00, the combined Seton choruses, Penelope the Clown, face painting, games, and a variety of refreshments. It’s going to be a time for lots of fun and a good opportunity for families to enjoy each other. You can also make donations for the Peddler’s Post of household goods, decorative items in good to excellent condition, small appliances in working order, furniture, and recent books.

Items can be dropped off at SETON CATHOLIC on Friday, May 21 from 5:00-6:30 PM and Saturday, May 22 from 10 AM to Noon.

AT HOME WITH OUR FAITH: The May issue of At Home with Our Faith is now available at the entrance to the church.

MARRIAGE TIP: Who is the black sheep in your family? Your spouse’s family? Love them anyway. Even if you wouldn’t pick some relatives as your best friends, they helped form your spouse Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

SPORTSCAMP: SportsCamp 2010, held at Wadhams Hall in Ogdensburg, is a great place where boys and girls ages 11-15 blend quality sports training with spiritual growth. The focus of SportsCamp is to help young people become better athletes and better people. Basketball Camp is for July 5th – 9th and Soccer is scheduled for July11th-15th. Register today by calling the Office of Youth Ministry at (315) 393-2920 or online at www.catholiccamps.org.

BLESSED BROTHER ANDRÉ TO BE DECLARED A SAINT: Blessed Brother André Bessette, C.S.C., will be canonized, or formally declared a saint, in a ceremony to be held Oct. 17th in Rome by Pope Benedict XVI. Blessed Brother André was a brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the religious order which founded the University of Notre Dame, and the founder of St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal in Montreal. For information on pilgrimage departing from Montreal on October 14th phone 518-647-8415 orakey3@frontiernet.net.

Danube River Cruise: On September 1, 2011 Fr. John Yonkovig of St. Peter's in Plattsburgh will set sail on a voyage that begins in historic Prague, "the city of a hundred spires." The 12 day European cruise will travel the Danube River to Budapest. The trip will take you to Nuremberg, Regensburg, Salzburg , Linz, Vienna and the lush Wachau wine region. The 150 passenger ship "Amalyra" is first class all the way! For a brochure and more information please call Touraid at 563-5605 or St. Peter's at 563-1692

Bulletin for the week May 9, 2010

LOOKING AHEAD

May 13: Ascension of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation, Masses at 8:30 and 5:30

May 15-16: Food Shelf Weekend

May 16: Confirmation Preparation class at Parish Center, 7:00 PM

June 13: Cadyville Fire Department Field Day

June 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend

July 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend

Aug 11: KC Council #6067 14th Annual Charity Golf Classic

Oct 14-21: Pilgrimage to Rome for Canonization of Brother André Information 518-647-8415

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

www.activeparishioner.com (Catholic faith)

www.cathcharities.org (Catholic Charities)

Mission Intention for May

That all involved in apostolic work may understand how to infuse missionary enthusiasm into the communities entrusted to their care.

MOTHER’S DAY APPEAL: Because You Care…We Are There Catholic Charities provides quality and compassionate services to hundreds of our North Country neighbors. Catholic Charities also organizes and leads the advocacy efforts for the diocese. In both the direct service work and in the efforts to organize people to stand up for public policies that respect the sanctity and the dignity of human life, Catholic Charities needs your prayerful and financial assistance. Please be as generous as possible with your gift to the Annual Catholic Charities’ Mother’s Day Appeal taken up today in our parish..

SPRING FLING FOR SETON ACADEMY AND SETON CATHOLIC: The annual Spring Fling for Seton Academy and Seton Catholic will be held on June 6 from 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM at Seton Catholic Central, 206 New York Road, Plattsburgh, New York. New this year will be a Peddler’s Post (indoor garage sale) available on both Saturday, June 5 from 8:00-12:00 and on Sunday from noon until 5:00. The Sunday activities include another new feature-the American Idol/Seton Style contest. Other Sunday events will be the Chicken Barbecue, a hypnotist from 1:00-2:00, the combined Seton choruses, Penelope the Clown, face painting, games, and a variety of refreshments. It’s going to be a time for lots of fun and a good opportunity for families to enjoy each other. You can also make donations for the Peddler’s Post of household goods, decorative items in good to excellent condition, small appliances in working order, furniture, and recent books.

Items can be dropped off at SETON CATHOLIC on Friday, May 21 from 5:00-6:30 PM and Saturday, May 22 from 10 AM to Noon.

FIRST COMMUNION: We celebrate this weekend the First Holy Communion of our young girls and boys. It is the day they become one with Jesus. We thank their parents for having helped them to this day. We also thank Mrs. Joan Herron, their religion teacher.

Jenna Benware

Anthony Bernardi

Jared Duquette

Michael Gallagher

Emma Goslin

Brady Hebert

Isabella LaCroix

Sarique Moore

Cooper Rabideau

Bryce Smith

Sophie Von Bargen

MOTHERS DAY: Mother's Day is celebrated to honor all mothers and express gratitude for the hardships they bear in bringing up a child. Most countries including US, Australia, Canada and India celebrate Mothers Day on the second Sunday of May. Mothers Day came into being due to the efforts made by Ms Julia Ward Howe and Ms Anna Jarvis. The Resolution for having a dedicated Mother's Day was signed by US President Woodrow Wilson on May 8, 1914. Since then people across the world have been celebrating Mothers Day with joy and devotion.

AT HOME WITH OUR FAITH: The May issue of At Home with Our Faith is now available at the entrance to the church.

MARRIAGE TIP: Even if you don’t consider yourself a spiritual or prayerful person, try praying for your spouse today. You might get an answer to an unasked question.. Find more Marriage Rx atwww.foryourmarriage.org.

BLESSED BROTHER ANDRÉ TO BE DECLARED A SAINT: Blessed Brother André Bessette, C.S.C., will be canonized, or formally declared a saint, in a ceremony to be held Oct. 17th in Rome by Pope Benedict XVI. Blessed Brother André was a brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the religious order which founded the University of Notre Dame, and the founder of St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal in Montreal. For information on pilgrimage departing from Montreal on October 14th phone 518-647-8415 orakey3@frontiernet.net.

PRAYER RALLY: Knights of Columbus Council #255 will sponsor two buses to the New York State K of C Annual Prayer Rally at the State Capitol in Albany on Tuesday, May 11th. The busses will depart St. Peter’s parking lot at 7:00 AM and return by 6:00 PM. There will be activities, food, and beverages on the buses. This rally will give concerned Catholics an opportunity to pray for and influence our legislators. There is a $20 charge per person. Arrangements can be made through David Clark at 563-0050 or email atkralcevad@hotmail.com.

Bulletin for the week of May 2, 2010

LOOKING AHEAD

May 8: Spring Burials, 9:00 AM

May 8 First Communion Rehearsal 10:30 AM

May 9: First Communion, 10:00 AM Mass

May 8-9: Annual Catholic Charities Mother’s Day Appeal

May 13: Ascension of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation, Masses at 8:30 and 5:30

May 15-16: Food Shelf Weekend

June 13: Cadyville Fire Department Field Day

June 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend

July 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend

Oct 14-21: Pilgrimage to Rome for Canonization of Brother André Information 518-647-8415

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

www.activeparishioner.com (Catholic faith)

www.cathcharities.org (Catholic Charities)

Mission Intention for May

That all involved in apostolic work may understand how to infuse missionary enthusiasm into the communities entrusted to their care.

BAPTISM: Teegan Mark Smith, son of Heath and Holly (Grenier) Smith became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on April 25th.

MOTHER’S DAY APPEAL: Because You Care…We Are There The Annual Appeal for Catholic Charities will be taken up in all of the parishes of the diocese next weekend on Mother’s Day. As a parish family let us support the mission and the works of Catholic Charities. We invite you to visit their website and find out more about the services offered by Catholic Charities. 91% of the funds raised go into direct services for people in need. Thank you for being as generous as possible in supporting programs and services that help to build the Kingdom of God here and now.

SPRING FLING FOR SETON ACADEMY AND SETON CATHOLIC: The annual Spring Fling for Seton Academy and Seton Catholic will be held on June 6 from 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM at Seton Catholic Central, 206 New York Road, Plattsburgh, New York. New this year will be a Peddler’s Post (indoor garage sale) available on both Saturday, June 5 from 8:00-12:00 and on Sunday from noon until 5:00. The Sunday activities include another new feature-the American Idol/Seton Style contest. Other Sunday events will be the Chicken Barbecue, a hypnotist from 1:00-2:00, the combined Seton choruses, Penelope the Clown, face painting, games, and a variety of refreshments. It’s going to be a time for lots of fun and a good opportunity for families to enjoy each other.

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL: Thank you for your support of the Catholic Home Missions Appeal! Because of your generosity, the Appeal will be able to provide funding for evangelization, religious education, youth ministry, and other essential services in poor dioceses. You have made a difference for the Church in the United States by strengthening the Church at home.

ROSARY RALLY: A Rosary Rally for the four Sundays of May will be held at the House of Prayer, Ellenburg Center, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on May 2 - Joyful Mysteries for Life, on May 9 - Luminous Mysteries for all Women, on May 16 - Sorrowful Mysteries for Healing, on May 23 - Glorious Mysteries. Phone Pat at 518-594-3253 with questions.

AT HOME WITH OUR FAITH: The May issue of At Home with Our Faith is now available at the entrance to the church.

MARRIAGE TIP: Communication is 55% non-verbal, 38% tone of voice, 7% words. Have you ever been off the mark in reading your spouse’s non-verbals? Don’t just guess. Check it out verbally. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

BLESSED BROTHER ANDRÉ TO BE DECLARED A SAINT: Blessed Brother André Bessette, C.S.C., will be canonized, or formally declared a saint, in a ceremony to be held Oct. 17th in Rome by Pope Benedict XVI. Blessed Brother André was a brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the religious order which founded the University of Notre Dame, and the founder of St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal in Montreal. For information on pilgrimage departing from Montreal on October 14th phone 518-647-8415 orakey3@frontiernet.net.

PRAYER RALLY: Knights of Columbus Council #255 will sponsor two buses to the New York State K of C Annual Prayer Rally at the State Capitol in Albany on Tuesday, May 11th. The busses will depart St. Peter’s parking lot at 7:00 AM and return by 6:00 PM. There will be activities, food, and beverages on the buses. This rally will give concerned Catholics an opportunity to pray for and influence our legislators. There is a $20 charge per person. Arrangements can be made through David Clark at 563-0050 or email atkralcevad@hotmail.com.

RECEPTION FOR BISHOP LAVALLEY: Shortly after his ordination as Bishop of Ogdensburg on April 30th, Bishop LaValley will meet Catholics and the general public in each area of the Diocese. The Clinton County gathering will be at an Evening Prayer service in Saint Alexander’s Church, Morrisonville on Monday, May 3rd at 6:30 PM. The prayer will be followed by a public reception at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome.