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.
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