RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.usccb.org/nab/bible/index.shtml (Complete Bible)
www.MassTimes.org (Mass Times)
Mission Intention for December
That our personal experience of suffering may enable us to better understand the unease and pain of those who are alone, sick or aged and stir us to give them generous help.
GIVING TREE: Your gifts must be under the Giving Tree by the end of 8;30 Mass on Monday, December 13th. Last year St. James Parishioners were VERY responsive to this act of giving to needy children
CHRISTMAS HYMNS WITH CHILDREN: The children in Grades 1-5 who participate in the Religious Education Program on Thursdays will be invited to sing Christmas Carols before the 4:00 Mass on Christmas Eve. Practices will be at the Parish Center after the religion class on Thursday December 9th and at St. James Church on Thursday December 16th. Parents whose children will participate are asked to pick up their child at 4:00 PM on those days.
NEVER MISS MASS AGAIN! When travelling you never miss Mass again by consulting the website: www.MassTimes.org. This website has the location of every Catholic church in the United States and all Catholic parishes in the world. Check it out before as you plan your travels.
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. 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 1:30 PM. The Plattsburgh March 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.
ST. JAMES PARISH BREAKFAST: Our annual Parish Christmas Breakfast is Sunday December 5th at 11:15 A.M. at the Parish Center. Catered by Judy and Jeff Layhee. The event will also include a door prize and Chinese Auction. Adults $11.00; Age 6-12 $6.00; Under 6 Free. You will find a sign up sheet and a Menu on the window sill in the vestibule. Your reservation must be provided by Monday, November 29th. Please join us for some good home cooking and fellowship. If you have any questions you may call Theresa Andre at 293-6295 or Chris Miner at 293-6644.
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: “Do not return evil for evil, or insult for insult” (1 Peter 3:9). When couples argue, it’s tempting to answer a criticism with another criticism or excuse. A simple, “I’m sorry” can do a world of good. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! This is the first Sunday of the new Church year. It’s also the first Sunday of the Church season of Advent. The color of the season is violet to show we’re in a time of quiet preparation for the coming of the Messiah. During Advent we hear John the Baptist telling us to repent, to change our lives for the better, and to make straight the way of the Lord.
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.
FUNERAL: A funeral was celebrated this week for Yvonne Rivers. Please remember her and her family in your prayers.
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