Bulletin for the week of July 25, 2010

Mission Intention for August

That those without work or home, or otherwise are in serious need, may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties.

ATTENTION ALUMNI: The Alumni of all Catholic schools in the Champlain Valley (eg MAI, St. John’s, OLVA, Seton Catholic):now have a website address: cvcsalumni.org Register and update your information so that you can stay connected with your classmates and other alumni. If you are one of these alumni please take a few minutes to register at this website.

MARRIAGE JUBILEE MASS. The Diocese is pleased to announce the annual Marriage Jubilee Mass to honor those couples in our Diocese who are observing significant wedding anniversaries. The Family Life Office sees this event as a wonderful opportunity for those couples who are newly married to come together and celebrate with couples who have truly lived the sacrament of matrimony. All married couples are welcomed to come together with their families for this event to be held on Sunday September 26th 2:30 p.m.at St. Mary’s Cathedral Ogdensburg, New York. Couples celebrating jubilees (eg 25,30,35,40,45,50) and wishing to receive a certificate need to register for this event through the parish before September 14th. Sign up sheets for the Marriage Jubilee Mass are available at the rectory.

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011, MADRID, SPAIN: A group of young adults (age 18-35) from the Diocese of Ogdensburg will be joining Pope Benedict XVI and 2 million young Catholics from around the world atWorld Youth Day 2011, August 13-22, 2011 in Madrid, Spain. This will be a week of travel, prayer, music, and fun! Cost for the trip of $2,600 includes transportation, hotel and meals. There are a limited number of seats. Financial assistance is available. For information contact Father Bryan Stitt at 315-393-2920 or email bstitt@dioogdensburg.org

REDFORD PICNIC: The 155th Annual Redford Picnic will be held Sunday, August 15, on the grounds of the Church of the Assumption and the Parish Center. Activities start after the 10:30 Mass. Features include full meals of either roast beef or ham from noon to 6 pm, live entertainment, games of skill and chance, pull tabs, refreshments, and rides on the famous Merry-Go-Round. Raffles for $5,000, quilts/afghans, and handmade pack baskets.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING WEEK; **Why settle for less than God wants to give you?” In addition to being holistic, healthy, and 99% effective, Natural Family Planning can strengthen your communication skills, enrich your marriage, and deepen your faith life. To learn more about this way of life and love, contact the Diocesan NFP Office at (518)483-0459 or www.dioogdensburg.org/nfp.

RETREAT: OLA House of Prayer, Ellenburg Center will host a poustinia style retreat by Father Bob Wild of Madonna House, Combermere, Ontario. Father Bob has edited many of the books written by Catherine Dougherty on the spirituality of the poustinia. The retreat is on Saturday, August 21, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m with anticipated Mass. RSVP to 594-3253 or oadirond@twcny.rr.com by Aug. 19. Lunch provided.

NEW ADDRESS: Terrianne Yanulavich, the Diocese of Ogdensburg Victims’ Assistance Coordinator has moved to the following address at PO Box 2446, 675 Route 3, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Phone: 518-569-0612 Email: aycsnn@yahoo.com

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.

THANK YOU FROM TOM CHITTA: Dear Friends, We sincerely thank Msgr. Deno and all of you for giving me a wonderful opportunity to share about our mission work in India. I thank you on behalf of the children and the elderly that we serve. Your prayers and support will mean a lot and we are very grateful to you. Your kindness will be remembered always. May God bless you all. Please keep us in your valuable prayers. To know more about our ministry,kindly visit: www.fcnindia.org. With Love and Prayers, Tom Chitta, Foundation for Children in Need

MARRIAGE TIP: Most couples are busy and don’t have enough quality time together, but sometimes we need time by ourselves, too. Take five minutes today to sit in silence. Find more Marriage Rx atwww.foryourmarriage.org.

Bulletin for the week of July 18, 2010

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.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES BENEFIT: An afternoon of Music featuring George and Leslie Hern, Christina Romero, the Meadowmount School of Music and the Camp Dudley Gospel Singers for the benefit of persons served by Catholic Charties in Clinton and Essex Counties at Normandin Club, Westport, Sunday July 25, 2:00-4:00 PM. For tickets and information phone Plattsburgh Catholic Charities: 561-0472.

COME DISCOVER SETON CATHOLIC: All are invited to come discover the wonderful academic, social, athletic and spiritual opportunities that exist at Seton Catholic, 206 New York Road, Plattsburgh on Thursday July 29 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meet Seton’s new Principal, Ms Cathy Russell, the new faculty members, coaches and tour facilities. Refreshments provided. For additional information or an enrollment packet, please call 518-561-4031.

NEW ADDRESS: Terrianne Yanulavich, the Diocese of Ogdensburg Victims’ Assistance Coordinator has moved to the following address at PO Box 2446, 675 Route 3, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Phone: 518-569-0612 Email: aycsnn@yahoo.com

FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED: Each year in July, through the Propagation of the Faith Office parishes take up a collection either for the Mission in Peru, South America, or a missonary organization. This year St. James Parish has been assigned the Foundation for Children in Need of India. FCN was founded by Tom Chitta and Geetha Yeruva in 2002. It provides help to the needy children, college students and elderly in the rural villages of India. At this time FCN is sponsoring nearly 2000 children and college students and 50 elderly. FCN has established several schools, a few boarding homes for boys and girls, St. Xavier’s home for the Aged, Sneha community health center and training for women serving the needy in rural areas of India. Tom and Geetha have been working in the villages in the State of Andhra Pradesh in South India. Tom Chitta will be here on the July 31-August 1 weekend to speak about FNC. A special envelope for this purpose is in your box of envelopes for this special collection. Please use it the weekend of July 31-August 1.

FUEL AND INSURANCE COLLECTION: Thanks to all who contributed last week to the special collection is to assist with the cost of Fuel and Fire/Liability Insurance on the St. James Parish buildings and property.

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.

MARRIAGE TIP: Love is not simply a feeling; it is a decision. When the feeling fades, and it will, recommit to building your relationship. Do something loving for your spouse. 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 or akey3@frontiernet.net.

Bulletin for the week of July 4, 2010

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

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

www.fcnindia.org (Foundation for Children in Need)

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.

FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED: Foundation for Children in Need was founded by Tom Chitta and Geetha Yeruva in 2002 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. It provides help to the needy children, college students and elderly in the rural villages of India. At this time FCN is sponsoring nearly 2000 children and college students and 50 elderly. FCN has established several schools, a few boarding homes for boys and girls, St. Xavier’s home for the Aged, Sneha community health center and training for women serving the needy in rural areas of India. From 1980 Tom and Geetha have been working in the villages in the State of Andhra Pradesh in South India. As part of the Mission Co-op program of the Diocese of Ogdensburg Tom Chitta will be here on the July 31-August 1 weekend to speak about FNC and to receive your gifts. A special envelope for July 25 is in your box of envelopes for this special collection.

FUEL AND INSURANCE COLLECTION: Next weekend there is a special collection to assist with the cost of Fuel and Fire/Liability Insurance on the St. James Parish buildings and property. An envelope for this purpose is in your packet of envelopes. Those without parish envelopes will find envelopes for this collection at the entrance to the church. For your information the cost for fuel and insurance, and your contributions to this special collection for the past 12 months (July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010) were as follows:

COST OF FUEL

Church $3,182

Parish Center 1,201

Parish House 2,181

TOTAL FUEL $6,564

FIRE/LIABILITY INSURANCE $6,466

TOTAL (Fuel+Insurance) $13,030

2009 Fuel/Insurance Income $2,256

BAPTISMS: Hannah Claire Thew, daughter of John and Danielle (Deno) Thew, and Faith Nicole Schmitt, daughter of Edward and Holly (Herron) Schmitt became members of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism.

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: A psychiatrist asks a lot of expensive questions your wife asks for nothing. As annoying as a challenging question from a spouse can be, it might point to a deep truth or a hurt. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.