RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.40daysforlife.com/Plattsburgh (Pro Life)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for March
That the nations of Latin America may walk in fidelity to the Gospel and progress in justice and peace.
HOW MUCH TIME DOES GOD GET? God has blessed each of us with 1,440 minutes in every day and 10,080 minutes in every week. How many of those minutes do we give back to God each week? Studies show that the majority of our time goes to sleeping, working and watching TV. In fact, typically over 1,000 minutes a week or about 10% of our times goes to watching TV. In contrast, how much time does God get? Typically, less than 100 minutes or less than 1% of our time is devoted to spiritual activities like prayer and worship. How can you give God a little more of your time? Consider Mass attendance, prayer, spiritual reading, Eucharistic adoration or volunteering.
FLU VACCINATIONS: According to the CDC, influenza activity remains elevated. It’s not too late to get your flu shot! The Clinton County Health Department gives vaccinations at their offices in Plattsburgh on Tuesdays from 1-3 pm and Fridays from 9- 11:30 am. Call the Health Department for more information at 565- 4848 or 565- 4490. Don’t delay- be healthy today!
LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION: Our Lady of the Adirondack House of Prayer, Ellenburg Center will have a day of reflection on the Bible on Saturday, March 19, 9:30-2:30 presented by Deacon Dennis Monty. Bring your New American Bible. RSVP to oadirond@twcny.rr.com or by March 17.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION: Those who wish to register for Catholic Schools next Fall can do so by phoning:
Seton Academy, PK-6, Plattsburgh: 563-6330
Seton Catholic Central School, Plattsburgh: 561-4031
IHC MYSTERY PLAYERS: The Immaculate Heart Central Mystery Players from Watertown, will present an unforgettable experience at St. Alexander’s Church on Saturday, March 12th at 7:30 pm. Through the use of special lighting, music, pantomime and paraliturgical readings, this group of high school seniors and adults present a moving, dramatic meditation. This group has travelled extensively in New York State as well as the neighboring States. You are most welcomed to attend this unique and powerful prayer.
ST. PATRICK’S MEAL: St. Elizabeth Church, Elizabethtown, will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Sunday, March 13th at the Parish Hall next to the church. From 2-6 pm a dinner of Corned Beef or Ham, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, home-made bread, milk, coffee or tea and gingerbread with topping will be served. Tickets for a car raffle and other items will be available.
MARRIAGE TIP: Your love may have started as a cozy couple but as it grows, so does your responsibility to share love with others. Look for someone to feed, clothe, or shelter today. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
FORTY DAYS FOR LIFE: For Lent the Plattsburgh community-based campaign of 40 Days for Life invites you to join them in promoting pro-life activities such as fasting, prayer, and community outreach. Information is available on their web site: 40daysforlife.com/Plattsburgh, or contacting Nancy Monette at 561-8225.
WE VALUE THE GIFT OF LIFE - TWO WEEKS AFTER CONCEPTION
Dear Spiritual Friends, my life started two weeks ago at my conception and wonderful developments are taking place. The placenta is starting to form (that’s what keeps me growing and healthy…) and so are the cells that make up my organs, nervous system, skeleton, connective tissue and most muscles. I am about two and a half times bigger than I was a week ago and growing fast! “Thus, says the Lord, your redeemer, who formed you from the womb, I am the Lord, who made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens…” (Isaiah 44:24)
“GIVING UP SOMETHING” “What would help me grow in freedom?” That's the question to ask. For many of us, the choice may not be to give something up, but to add something to our daily lives during Lent. We may commit ourselves to extra prayer time, to making the Stations of the Cross, or helping out when needed. The whole desire we should have is to use these means to help us grow closer to our Lord and prepare ourselves to truly celebrate Easter. Pick up a copy of What Am I Doing for Lent This Year? A Workbook that presents Lent as an opportunity for renewal (at entrance to the church)
VOCATIONS PRAYER
Gracious and loving God, help the men and women of St. James Parish
to hear the call to serve in the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Our needs are great and our people thirst for your presence. Open the hearts of many, raise up
faithful servants of the Gospel, dedicated, holy priests, sisters, brothers and deacons, who will spend themselves for your people and their needs. Bless those who are serving now with courage and perseverance. Grant that many will be inspired by their example and faith. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
