Bulletin for the week of June 27, 2010

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

www.salt.claretianpubs.org (Salt of the Earth)

www.usccb.org/romanmissal (Roman Missal)

Mission Intention for July

That the election of officials in all nations be carried out with justice, transparency and honesty, respecting the free decisions of citizens.

HOUSE OF PRAYER RETREAT: Father Jack Downs, Raymondville, will discuss how prayer sustains us and overflows into all of our life and relationships. We will have Mass celebrating the birth of our founder, Father Joe Trombley Friday, July 16, OLA House of Prayer, Ellenburg Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., lunch provided, RSVP to 518-594-3253 or email oadirond@twcny.rr.com by July 15.

MARRIAGE: We congratulate and offer our prayers for a happy marriage to Jason Peter DuBrey andTiffani Eva Gierok who were married in St. James Church on June 19th.

ST. PETER’S FESTIVAL: "Come one, come all" to St. Peter's in Plattsburgh on Sunday, June 27th from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The day includes a Grand Auction beginning at 1 p.m., games, rides, raffles, vendors, entertainment, delicious carnival food and much, much more.

DISCIPLESHIP: “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening; you have the words of everlasting life.” When we are young, we often make promises that we will follow the Lord wherever He sends us, or do whatever He asks of us. Today’s readings challenge us to hear the call to discipleship, to embrace the invitation, to remember the promise of His presence being with us, and to go where we may not want to be. This may be a new job, a sickness to endure, or loss of someone dear to us. “Here I Am, Lord, I have come to do your will.” Are there places or situations that you are resisting at this time in your life, when, in fact, it may be God who is prompting you to go there?

MASS TIMES WHILE TRAVELLING: Parishioners who are travelling may call 1-800-627-7847 (1-800-MASSTIMES) or www.masstimes.org for the location and schedule of Masses in Catholic Churches throughout the USA and other countries.

SETON ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP: Again this year, Seton Academy will be offering an eight week summer camp which offers campers a fun, safe, and education experience. The activities planned include weeks that are full of exploration and hands on activities. Campers will be exposed to multiple activities as well as maintain the literacy skills that they acquire throughout the year. Plans include relaxation time, where campers are going to go to the beach as well as participate in fun games and water activities. For more information call the school office at 825-7386

MARRIAGE TIP: Love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction. What is your most cherished common goal? Find more Marriage Rx atwww.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 July 11th-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.

WORDS OF INSPIRATION FROM MOTHER TERESA:

People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; forgive them anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; do good anyway.

Give the world your best anyway. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; it was never between you and them anyway.