RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.americancatholic.org (Lent)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for Aptil
That through its compelling preaching of the Gospel, the Church may give young people new reasons for life and hope.
NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC: We are continuing the North Country Catholic subscription campaign. If you have not yet subscribed to our diocesan newspaper I would ask you to do so today. The paper is a source of information, evangelization and unity for all the Catholics in our diocese. Please place your subscription envelope in the collection basket or mail a check for $25 to the North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, Ogdensburg, NY, 13669.
DIOCESAN ECUMENICAL SERVICE: The 2011 Diocesan Ecumentical Service will be celebrated on Sunday, April 10 at 2:30 PM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 320 West Lynde Street, Watertown. All Christians and all people of good will are invited.
FORMATION FOR MINISTRY: Formation for Ministry consists of weekly classes and ministry experiences involving practical “how to’s” of various ministries within the parish. Your talents assist your parish needs, The education site locations are in the Malone, Ogdensburg, and Ticonderoga areas for classes beginning September 2011. Parish members John and Gloria Miner, Gladys Collins, Patricia Delisle and Ann Learned have completed the Formation for Ministry Program. They are happy to share their insights with those of you who might be interested.
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES: Next weekend our parish will take up the Works of the Holy Father/Catholic Relief Services Collection. This collection makes possible the mission fo the Catholic Church in America to combat poverty, provide relief and development, assist refugees and immigrants , and advocate for justice and peace in situations of conflict and neglect of basic human rights throughout the world. Thank you for your generous support.
BRING SOMEONE TO CHURCH: It has been shown that many persons would return to the practice of their faith if someone would invite them to return. And, surprisingly, this is especially true if the one asking was at one time one of those who had left the practice of their faith. What greater time is there than to bring someone back to church during these days of Lent and the coming days of Palm Sunday and Holy Week.
BAPTISM: Emmie Jeanine Riel daughter of Justin and Ashley (Waldron) Riel, became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on March 20..
MARRIAGE TIP: Some decisions in marriage are self-evident or insignificant. When they aren’t and you’ve weighed all your options and are still stumped, most major moral decisions come down to: What is the life-giving and generous thing to do? Prayer can help you decide. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
FORTY DAYS FOR LIFE: Pro-life people of the North Country are encouraged to take part in the local 40 Days for Life campaign until April 17. Sign up to get involved, receive prayer requests, updates and news about 40 Days for Life at: www.40daysforlife.com/plattsburgh or 518-593-6024 Mid-point prayer vigil will be: March 27th, 1pm Closing prayer vigil April 17th, 1pm.
SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Registration remains open for families who are looking for the kind of quality Catholic environment Seton Catholic offers. We welcome prospective students to visit for the day to check us out. For information phone 561-4031.
WE VALUE THE GIFT OF LIFE - SIX WEEKS AFTER CONCEPTION
Hi My Spiritual Friends! It has only been six weeks since my conception and doctors detected my brain waves this week. I am starting to move a little bit, too. My fingers and toes are forming, as are my ears, nose and elbows. Sometimes my mom feels a little pain in her back and stomach, but that is normal. My mom is feeling uncomfortable and has morning sickness. “He asked life of you; and you gave it to Him” (Psalms 21:5)
