Bulletin for the week of December 26, 2010

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

www.usccb.org/nab/bible/index.shtml (Complete Bible)

http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)

Mission Intention for January

That the riches of the created world may be preserved, valued, and made available as God’s precious gift to all.

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: Thank you for your generous gift in our Christmas collection. Like every North Country parish we forward 60% plus $500 per priest to the diocese to fund pensions for retired priests. Pension needs for the future as well as obligations for the next year are being met thanks to your generous donation.

STATEMENT OF GIVING FOR INCOME TAXES: If you wish to receive a statement of your financial contributions to St. James Church for 2010, please indicate this on your Sunday offering envelope so that we can assure confidentiality.

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

PRAYER FOR FAMILIES

In good times and in bad,

in sickness and in health,

we belong to each other

as we belong to you, God ever faithful.

By morning and by night

may your name be on our lips,

a blessing to all our days:

so may kindness and patience be ever among

us, a hunger for justice,

and songs of thankfulness in all we do.

May the Lord Jesus,

who lived with his holy family in Nazareth,

dwell also with our family,

and keep us from all evil,

and make all of us in one heart and mind.

Amen.

EPIPHANY CAROLS AND CONCERT: All are welcome to a concert of Lessons and Carols to celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 4:00PM at St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville.

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.

HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY: St. Joseph doesn’t get much space in

the New Testament. Joseph protected Jesus from King Herod. The king was worried when he heard that a child had been born who would be the king of the Jews. He asked the wise men to search for this child in Bethlehem and then come back to report to him. He told the wise men he wanted to pay homage to the new king. But the wise men were warned in a dream not to go back to Herod. Fearing a new king, Herod sent soldiers to kill all the male children in Bethlehem who were two years old or younger. Joseph, warned by an angel, fled with his family to Egypt to escape Herod’s plot. There they lived until King Herod died, when Joseph could safely move the family back to Nazareth.

MARRIAGE TIP:

Have a tough decision to make? There are two extremes to avoid. Rationalization means you play loose with the truth and talk yourself into doing what you always wanted to do anyway. Scrupulosity involves following the letter of the law more than the spirit. Seek the golden mean. Find more Marriage Rx atwww.foryourmarriage.org.

Bulletin for the week of December 19, 2010

LOOKING AHEAD

Dec 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend

Jan 1: New Years Day, not a holy day of obligation, Mass at 10:00 AM

Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 13, Apr 3 Class for those preparing for Confirmation, St. James Parish Center, 7:00 PM

Jan 15-16: Food Shelf Weekend

Feb 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend

Mar 9: Ash Wednesday

Mar 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend

May 8: First Communion, 10:00 AM

May 8: Sacrament of Confirmation by Bishop Terry LaValley, 2:00 PM

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

www.usccb.org/nab/bible/index.shtml (Complete Bible)

http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)

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.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION: As in the past you will find envelopes at the entrance to the church for memorial donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place your envelope with your contribution in the collection basket. Your generous contribution is very much appreciated.

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: Our parish Christmas Collection will be divided between our parish and thePriests’ Retirement Fund of the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Currently 35 retired priests of the diocese are provided financial support from the Priests’ Retirement Fund. Also, 12 priests age 70 and older who remain active in parish ministry are now eligible for a partial retirement benefit paid from this Fund. In total, pension benefits project to be $820,200 this fiscal year. Your contributions are also used by the diocese to prepare for retirement needs of priests who will retire in the future.

EPIPHANY CAROLS AND CONCERT: All are welcome to a concert of Lessons and Carols to celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 4:00PM at St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville with Bishop Terry LaValley presiding. The choir made up of people from area churches will be singing works by Holst, Caccini, Willcocks, Grier and more.

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve, December 24

Children Hymns/Mass..............4:00 PM

Mass........................................8:00 PM

Christmas Day, December 25

Mass.......................................10:00 AM

Confessions, December 23.........7-8:30 PM

New Year’s Day, Jan 1

Mass.......................................10:00 AM

GIVING TREE: Thanks for your generosity in bringing gifts for the Giving Tree..

DECORATING THE CHURCH: You are invited to decorate the church, prepare the manger scene for the festive Christmas season on Thursday morning, December 23rd starting at 10:00.. It should take about two hours. Please come to help us as well as to give us your decorating suggestions.

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.

MARRIAGE TIP:Let go of the remote control! In fact, let go of control and power in your marriage. It’s hard to let go of being right or having it your way but your relationship will be stronger if you share. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO 4:00 PM MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Bulletin for the week of December 12, 2010

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.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION: As in the past you will find envelopes at the entrance to the church for memorial donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place your envelope with your contribution in the collection basket. Your generous contribution is very much appreciated.

SETON ACADEMY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Seton Academy's annual Christmas program will be Wednesday, December 15 at 6:30 PM. All students are participating in this celebration of the Birth of our Savior. This will be the highlight of our Advent season. It promises to be an inspiring and fun-filled presentation entitled "Shepherds, Stars, and a Savior."

Finding Christmas

Remember, if Christmas isn't found in your

heart, you won't find it under a tree.

EPIPHANY CAROLS AND CONCERT: All are welcome to a concert of Lessons and Carols to celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 4:00PM at St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville with Bishop Terry LaValley presiding. The choir made up of people from area churches will be singing works by Holst, Caccini, Willcocks, Grier and more.

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve, December 24

Children Hymns/Mass..............4:00 PM

Mass........................................8:00 PM

Christmas Day, December 25

Mass.......................................10:00 AM

Confessions, December 23.........7-8:30 PM

GIVING TREE: Your gifts must be under the Giving Tree by the end of 8;30 Mass on Monday, December 13th.

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. Practice will be 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.

DECORATING THE CHURCH: You are invited to decorate the church, prepare the manger scene for the festive Christmas season on Thursday morning, December 23rd starting at 10:00.. It should take about two hours. Please come to help us as well as to give us your decorating suggestions.

2011 SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES: Please pick up your 2011 Sunday offering envelopes. Anyone wishing to use envelopes who are not currently using them can take a box of envelopes. Be sure to print your name and address on the first envelope..

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.

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.

MARRIAGE TIP: While parents get great joy out of creating a magical Christmas for their children, it can also create great stress. Your children will appreciate Christmas more if brought to them by calm and centered parents. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

KEESEVILLE-PERU ECUMENICAL CHOIR CONCERT: The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir will have a concert on Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 at St. Augustine’s Church, Peru, and a concert on Sunday, December 12 at 7:30 at St. John the Baptist Church, Keeseville. The choir will be performing a variety of Sacred and Secular Christmas music. Admission is free.

Bulletin for the week of December 5, 2010

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.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION: As in the past you will find envelopes at the entrance to the church for memorial donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place your envelope with your contribution in the collection basket. Your generous contribution is very much appreciated.

Epiphany Lessons and Carols Concert: All are welcome to a concert of Lessons and Carols to celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany onSunday, January 2, 2011 at 4:00PM at St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville with Bishop Terry LaValley presiding. The choir made up of people from area churches will be singing works by Holst, Caccini, Willcocks, Grier and more.

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve, December 24

Children Hymns/Mass..............4:00 PM

Mass........................................8:00 PM

Christmas Day, December 25

Mass.......................................10:00 AM

Confessions, December 23.........7-8:30 PM

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.

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: This feast is about the conception of Mary, not the conception of Jesus. On this day we celebrate the fact that God preserved Mary from sin from the moment she began to grow in her mother’s body. Because Mary is the patron saint of the United States, this feast is observed as a holy day of obligation here.

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.

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.

MARRIAGE TIP: “There is an appointed time for everything…a time to be silent, and a time to speak” (Ecclesiastes 3:7). In your marriage do you need to hold your tongue more so your spouse can speak, speak up more so your spouse knows what you’re feeling, or is everything just right?. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

KEESEVILLE-PERU ECUMENICAL CHOIR CONCERT: The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir will have a concert on Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 at St. Augustine’s Church, Peru, and a concert on Sunday, December 12 at 7:30 at St. John the Baptist Church, Keeseville. The choir will be performing a variety of Sacred and Secular Christmas music. Admission is free.