Bulletin for the week of August 29, 2010

Mission Intention for September
That by opening our hearts in love, we put an end to the numerous wars and conflicts that continue to bloody our world. 

SUMMER QUOTE: A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. (St. Francis of Assisi)

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 each child 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 $20. 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.)

Healing Mass - St. Joseph's, Dannemora, Thursday, Sept. 9 at 6pm. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be offered at Mass. Individual healing prayer opportunities will be provided by the Living Waters Healing Ministry afterward. All are welcome.

FATHER TOBIN: Father George Tobin, pastor of St. James Parish from 1992 to June 28, 2000 died at his home on Wednesday morning, August 25th. His Mass of Resurrection will be on Monday, August 30, at 10 am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in Cumberland Head. Bishop LaValley will be presiding with priests of the diocese concelebrating. Calling hours will be at the church from 4-7 pm on Sunday. There will also be viewing of the body on Monday morning from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Please keep Father Tobin in your prayers. 

ATTENTION ALUMNI: The Alumni of all Catholic schools in the Champlain Valley (e.g. 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 (e.g. 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 at World 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 

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: Marital arguments are often not so much about you or me, rather it’s all those things that creep into our lives that we begin to blame each other for. Watch what you say after phrases like, “You always…” or “You never…” Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.