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

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