Bulletin for the week of November 14, 2010

Mission Intention for November

That the victims of addiction may, thanks to the support of the Christian community, find in the power of our Saving God strenght to recover.

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS: On Thanksgiving Day, November 25, there will be a special Mass of Thanksgiving at 8:30 AM

MARCH OF LIFE PILGRIMAGE: On Sunday, January 23rd a bus will depart from St. Peter’s Church, Plattsburgh for Washington for those who wish to participate in the annual March for Life. The bus will travel through the night an arrive in time to attend Mass and the March for Life. Please contact Mrs. Karen Smith for more information at 518-566-6229. For those who are unable to travel to DC, there is a local March for Life being held in Plattsburgh on Sunday, January 16th beginning at 1:30PM. The Plattsburgh March, sponsored by Champlain Valley Right to Life, begins at The Newman Center (90 Broad St) and concludes with a prayer service at St. John's Church (20 Broad St). This year's guest speaker is Bishop Terry LaValley. For more information, please contact Wanda Gaffney at 518-647-5153.

YEAR’S END: The new year according to the Catholic Church begins on November 28th, the first Sunday of Advent. This current Church year ends with next weekend’s special day in honor of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King. As this church year draws to a close, the Lord Jesus reminds us that even in times of trial and persecution, not a hair on our head will be harmed because of our faith and trust in God. For those of you who follow the Bible readings of the Church, our new church year (November 28,2010 to November 27, 2011) will be known as Year A.

CCHD/Black and Indian Missions: Next week we will join the other parishes in the Diocese in taking up the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and the Black and Indian Missions. Both of these groups have a national and a local impact. Remember, 25% of the funds collected for CCHD remain in the Diocese to assist local groups working to address the issue of poverty in our North Country communities. Each year the evangelization/religious education programs at Akwasasne receive a substantial grant from the National Office for the Black and Indian Missions.

Please be as generous as possible to this important combined collection.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:

Sr. Donna M. Franklin, DC by e-mail at ccdirect@wadhams.edu Thank you for your support!

CATHOLIC CALENDARS: Calendars for 2011 indicating the special holy days and saints of the Catholic Church are available for your home or workplace. This year they are on the theme of Christian stewardship.

SAVE THE DATE: Seton Academy & Seton Catholic will be holding their fifth annual Christmas Dinner/Silent Auction December 5 from 12-5 PM. If you are interesting in getting involved in the planning, meetings will be Nov 10th & 17th at 6:00 PM at Seton Catholic High School. You can also participate by donating items for our Silent Auction or home made gifts. Take outs available. For more information call Stacie Chapman at 643-7918 or go to www.setoncatholic.net

MARRIAGE TIP: Is it a matter of bad hearing or just not listening? Often couples will say, “You’re not listening to me.” or “I don’t remember you saying that.” Get your spouse’s attention before talking. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.