Bulletin for the week of August 15, 2010

FUNERAL: A funeral was celebrated this week for Patricia Gebhart. Please remember her and her family in your prayers.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION: Registration forms for St. James Parish Religious Education Program are available at the entrance to the Church. Parents are requested to pick up a form for eachchild in Grades 1-5. Complete the form and place it in the box designated for this purpose at the entrance to the Church. Include with the form a book fee of $10. Parents of these children must be registered members of St. James Parish. The Religious Education classes begin on Thursday, October 7th. (Parents of children in Grades 6-7-8 will meet in St. James Parish Center on Sunday, September 26 at 2:00 pm. The second year of Confirmation preparation classes for students enrolled in this class last year will begin on Sunday, October 3rd.)

ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY: This weekend we celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary . The Catechism of the Catholic Church refers to Mary’s Assumption as follows: The Most Blessed Virgin Mary, when the course of her earthly life was completed, was taken up body and soul into the glory of heaven, where she already shares in the glory of her Son’s Resurrection, anticipating the resurrection of all members of his Body. Mary formed and gave us the body of Christ her son so that he could daily give himself to us in Eucharist.

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

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.

MARRIAGE TIP: If you can, return to the church or place of your wedding. If it’s not close by, use photos to start your reminiscing. What’s your favorite memory of your wedding day?. Find more Marriage Rx atwww.foryourmarriage.org.