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.