Bulletin for the week of January 2, 2011

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.

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.

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD: On this first Lord’s Day of the new year we come together in joy to celebrate the festival of the Epiphany of the Lord. Today is the high point of the Christmas season and one of the greatest days of the year. A shining star in the heavens proclaims the good news that Jesus Christ is the new-born Saviour. You will notice that the Bible readings overflow with superlatives.

PRAYER OF BLESSING OF THE HOME AT EPIPHANY

Lord our God, bless this household.

May we be blessed with health, goodness of

heart, gentleness, and the keeping of your law.

We give thanks to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen

2011 SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES: Some parishioners have not yet picked up their 2011 Sunday Offering Envelopes. Extra envelopes are available for those of you who will begin using Sunday offering envelopes.

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: Thank you for your VERY generous contribution of $4,239 in our Christmas collection. Like every North Country parish, St. James Parish forward 60% of this collection plus $500 to the Diocese of Ogdensburg for a total of $3,043 to fund the pensions for retired priests. The remaining $1,196 is your contribution to St. James Parish. Retired priests currently receive a monthly retirement payment of $1,405 from this Priests Retirement Fund.

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.

MARRIAGE TIP: “Persevere in prayer.” (Romans 12: 12) What if I (or we) haven’t been praying – at least not regularly? Does grace before meals count? What about Mass or other religious services? These are all good, of course, but try praying daily, maybe even together. Find more Marriage Rx atwww.foryourmarriage.org.