Bulletin for the week of September 26, 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.

BAPTISMS: Jason Patrick Drollette, son of Brian and Laura (McDermott) Drollette, and Sawyer Anthony Bell and Mason Michael Bell, sons of Ralph and Brittany (Sharron) Bell became members of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism at St. James Church.

CATHOLICTV: CatholicTV is positioned to be picked up by 7 of the major national cable carriers to provide faithful and entertaining Catholic television to countless homes across America. CatholicTV has been asked to ‘prove’ the demand for Catholic television before a distribution contract can be signed. We are asking for your help in spreading the word through one or all of the following steps: Visitwww.CatholicTVEverywhere.com to sign the petition.

PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT SCHOOLS: Recently Sister Mary Helen Hermann, Principal of Seton Academy sent information regarding some stores that help customers give financial help to schools. Purchasing participating products allows you to earn money for schools by indicating the name of the school, eg. Seton Academy. Stores and programs are: Hannaford Helps Schools ;Targets—Take Charge of Education ; Price Chopper; Box Tops for Education; Campbell’s Soup Labels; Swanson’s Labels .

BEARSTRACKS CONCERT: SEPTEMBER 25TH , 2010 at Northern Adirondack School, Ellenburg 7:30 to 9:30 pm Tickets (in advance) $8.00, (at the door) $10.00 Children under 10 FREE. Refreshments Doors open at 6:30 pm. Sponsered by Ellenburg Senior Housing Corporations

PRE-SCHOOL OPENINGS: Seton Academy has a few pre-school openings since some students who were enrolled have moved away. There are options for 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days. The child must be 4 years old by December 1. For more information call the school office at 825-7386. Be part of the Seton Academy family!

BISHOP’S FUND APPEAL: As we begin the Commitment Weekend for the 2010 Bishop’s Fund Appeal, it is our hope that we can match the success of last year’s appeal. The goal for St. James Parish is $7,223. Last year 113 families from the parish participated and contributed $7,445. Please prayerfully consider supporting the many programs of the Diocese funded by the Bishop’s Fund. Thank you in advance for your support. Many of you have receieved letters and envelopes by mail from the Bishop’s Fund. Envelopes are also available at the entrance to the church. Checks should be made out to the Bishop’s Fund and not to St. James Parish..

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 $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.)

MARRIAGE TIP: Research indicates that happily married couples usually have a daily “catch up” time to talk. It needn’t be long, but it should be regular. Carve out daily couple time—even if only five or ten minutes. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

BROTHER ANDRÉ - A FRIEND. A BROTHER. A SAINT: On October 17 Brother André Bessette will become a saint of the Catholic Church in Rome through his canonization by Pope Benedict XVI. Canonization is an act by which the Pope places the name of a deceased person among the Saints, thereby authorizing devotion to the saint throughout the Universal Church. It is a process by which the Catholic Church recognizes the sanctity of a deceased person and includes his or her name in the liturgical calendar, proposing devotion to this individual by believers throughout the world. (This is the first of information on Brother André which will appear here in the next few weeks.)

Bulletin for the week of September 11, 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.

BAPTISMS: Jason Patrick Drollette, son of Brian and Laura (McDermott) Drollette, and Sawyer Anthony Bell and Mason Michael Bell, sons of Ralph and Brittany (Sharron) Bell became members of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism at St. James Church.

CATHOLICTV: CatholicTV is positioned to be picked up by 7 of the major national cable carriers to provide faithful and entertaining Catholic television to countless homes across America. CatholicTV has been asked to ‘prove’ the demand for Catholic television before a distribution contract can be signed. We are asking for your help in spreading the word through one or all of the following steps: Visitwww.CatholicTVEverywhere.com to sign the petition.

PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT SCHOOLS: Recently Sister Mary Helen Hermann, Principal of Seton Academy sent information regarding some stores that help customers give financial help to schools. Purchasing participating products allows you to earn money for schools by indicating the name of the school, eg. Seton Academy. Stores and programs are: Hannaford Helps Schools ;Targets—Take Charge of Education ; Price Chopper; Box Tops for Education; Campbell’s Soup Labels; Swanson’s Labels .

BEARSTRACKS CONCERT: SEPTEMBER 25TH , 2010 at Northern Adirondack School, Ellenburg 7:30 to 9:30 pm Tickets (in advance) $8.00, (at the door) $10.00 Children under 10 FREE. Refreshments Doors open at 6:30 pm. Sponsered by Ellenburg Senior Housing Corporations

PRE-SCHOOL OPENINGS: Seton Academy has a few pre-school openings since some students who were enrolled have moved away. There are options for 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days. The child must be 4 years old by December 1. For more information call the school office at 825-7386. Be part of the Seton Academy family!

BISHOP’S FUND APPEAL: As we begin the Commitment Weekend for the 2010 Bishop’s Fund Appeal, it is our hope that we can match the success of last year’s appeal. The goal for St. James Parish is $7,223. Last year 113 families from the parish participated and contributed $7,445. Please prayerfully consider supporting the many programs of the Diocese funded by the Bishop’s Fund. Thank you in advance for your support. Many of you have receieved letters and envelopes by mail from the Bishop’s Fund. Envelopes are also available at the entrance to the church. Checks should be made out to the Bishop’s Fund and not to St. James Parish..

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 $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.)

MARRIAGE TIP: Research indicates that happily married couples usually have a daily “catch up” time to talk. It needn’t be long, but it should be regular. Carve out daily couple time—even if only five or ten minutes. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

BROTHER ANDRÉ - A FRIEND. A BROTHER. A SAINT: On October 17 Brother André Bessette will become a saint of the Catholic Church in Rome through his canonization by Pope Benedict XVI. Canonization is an act by which the Pope places the name of a deceased person among the Saints, thereby authorizing devotion to the saint throughout the Universal Church. It is a process by which the Catholic Church recognizes the sanctity of a deceased person and includes his or her name in the liturgical calendar, proposing devotion to this individual by believers throughout the world. (This is the first of information on Brother André which will appear here in the next few weeks.)

Bulletin for the week of September 12, 2010

Harvest Dinners

Sep 12: Holy Angels Church, Altona 11:30-6:00

Sep 19: St. Ann Church, Mooers Forks 11:30-5:00

Sep 26: Sacred Heart Church, Chazy 11:00-5:00

Sep 26: St. Edmund’s Church, Ellenburg 11:30-4:00

Oct 3: Our Lady of Victory, Plattsburgh 11:30-5:00

Oct 10: St. Joseph Church, West Chazy, Noon-5:00

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

www.saint-joseph.org (St. Joseph Oratory, Brother André)

www.cvcsalumni.org (Catholic Schools Alumni)

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.

PRE-SCHOOL OPENINGS: Seton Academy has a few pre-school openings since some students who were enrolled have moved away. There are options for 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days. The child must be 4 years old by December 1. For more information call the school office at 825-7386. Be part of the Seton Academy family!

BISHOP’S FUND APPEAL: The 2101 Bishop’s Fund will soon be underway. Through your support and generosity the Bishop’s Fund Appeal is able to reach out to thousands of North Country people across the Diocese of Ogdensburg. The goal for this year is $1,200,000 to support the nineteen agencies and programs. The goal for St. James Parish for the 2010 Bishop’s Fund Appeal is $7,223. Last year 113 families from the parish participated and contributed $7,445. The Bishop’s Fund Appeal provides us the opportunity to share our blessings with others as we continually serve those who most need our help throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg. We have great hope that we will be successful once again in 2010. Many of you will receive letters and envelopes by mail from the Bishop’s Fund. Envelopes are also available at the entrance to the church. Checks should be made out to the Bishop’s Fund and not to St. James Parish. They can be sent directly to the Ogdensburg office. Please respond as generously as possible when you receive your request from Bishop LaValley asking for your support of this year’s appeal.

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.)

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.

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: Regardless of which spouse makes the money or spends it, regard any income as “ours.” Assume that both spouses contribute to the household either by money or in-kind service, and that decisions about expenditures should be joint ones. Find more Marriage Rx atwww.foryourmarriage.org.

Bulletin for the week of September 5, 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. 

PRESCHOOL OPENINGS: Seton Academy has a few preschool openings since some students who were enrolled have moved away. There are options for 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days. The child must be 4 years old by December 1. For more information call the school office at 825-7386. Be part of the Seton Academy family!

A SALUTE TO TEACHERS: Jesus was a rabbi. The title rabbi means teacher. This month, we salute all educators-- from kindergarten teachers to university professors. Teachers, by their nature, tend to be generous people. After all, they are willing to share what they know. And remember this: In life, we are all teachers, just as we are all students.

ADVICE FROM ST. FRANCIS: Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible, and suddenly you are doing what is impossible

LABOR DAY: We celebrate Labor Day on Monday. Labor Day is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. Oregon was the first state to pass a law making Labor Day a legal holiday. Take time to enjoy the privilege of working. If we approach our work with the proper spirit, our jobs will leave us not drained of energy, but rather satisfied. Even sanctified.

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.

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.

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:Are you too hard on yourself? Do you expect never to disappoint your spouse, your children, your parents, yourself? Forgive yourself today for being human Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.