Bulletin for the week of April 24, 2011

LOOKING AHEAD

Apr 30-May 1: Special Collection for Renovation Fund

May 1: Confirmation Rehearsal, Candidates and Sponsors, 2:00 PM

May 7: First Communion Rehearsal, 10:00 AM

May 8: First Communion, 10:00 AM

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

May 14: Spring Burials, 8:30 Mass, 9:00 Graveside Prayers

May 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend

June 12: Cadyville Fire Department Field Day

High School Graduations

June 18 Seton Catholic

June 24 Saranac Central

June 24 Beekmantown Central

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

www.americancatholic.org

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

Mission Intention for May

That the Lord may help the Church in China persevere in fidelity to the Gospel and grow in unity.

MARRIAGE TIP: How do you account for your money – joint or separate checking accounts? Be mindful that your money is always “ours.” It doesn’t matter who earns it, spending it should be a joint decision. Is yours? Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

BAPTISM:Reid Lawrence Smith, son of Brett and Brandy (King) Smith became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on April 17.

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: TEN WEEKS AFTER CONCEPTION

Hello Spiritual Friends, my life started at my conception ten weeks ago and every organ system is in place. My little feet are perfectly shaped and I have my own distinct fingerprints. It is now possible to hear my heartbeat with a Fetal Doppler Heart Monitor and I am moving so much. I mimic breathing with my lungs and will even grasp an object placed in my hand. I open my mouth and wiggle my fingers and toes. My mother is not bothered by morning sickness as much now. The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord, which is formed with

the faithful in the womb.” (Sirach 1:12)

BIRTHRIGHT VOLUNTEER TRAINING: When you hear of someone who is pregnant and in difficulties, do you want to help her quietly in practical ways that respect her dignity and her baby’s life? Consider joining Birthright. Training will be held on Saturday, May 21 starting at 9:30 am running till 3:00 pm. For information and to reserve your place please call and arrange an interview with the training chairman, Anne Marie Healey at the BIRTHRIGHT OFFICE (563-4300), 66 Clinton Street, Plattsburgh or at home (834-7091), 183 Hill St, Keeseville.

EASTER EGGS: Did you know that Easter Eggs originated in northern Europe soon after Christianity was established there? Always regarded as symbols of spring and new life, the egg also represents the stone tomb left empty when Christ rose from the dead. It is little wonder the custom of decorating eggs for such a festive occasion became a custom we still follow today.

EASTER LILY: Did you know that the Easter lily has always been a traditional symbol of beauty, perfection, purity and goodness? With a beautiful spring bloom known as a trumpet, and such a sweet fragrance, it has become a true symbol of jubilation. It is as welcome after the winter snows as the Easter Alleluia!

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: The Second Sunday of Easter (May 1) has been named Divine Mercy Sunday, a yearly invitation to Catholics to face, with confidence, the difficulties and trials that persons experience throughout the year. Devotion to Divine Mercy was promoted by Saint Faustina, a Polish nun born in Glogowiec, Poland, on August 25, 1905. She became a nun in the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. Beginning on February 22, 1931, and through her death in 1938, Saint Faustina received revelations and visits from Christ. In 1934, she began recording these in a diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul.

A BLESSED EASTER!

ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA!

Bulletin for the week of April 17, 2011

Mission Intention for Aptil

That through its compelling preaching of the Gospel, the Church may give young people new reasons for life and hope.

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION: On Good Friday, our parish will take up the annual Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land. Christians living where Christ walked, taught, lived and died, live in a land of war, death and destruction. The Holy Land Collection is a pontifical collection that supports the Holy Land for the welfare of their Christian brethren and of the local communities. Funds for this collection not only support the holy places, but also pastoral, charitable, educational and social works throughout the Holy Land.

Holy Week Schedule, 2011

Holy Thursday, April 21

7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper

8:30-10:30 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Good Friday, April 22

1:00 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

7:00 PM Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday, April 23

8:00 PM Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday, April 24

8:00 AM Mass

10:00 AM Mass

Confessions

Wednesday, April 20 6:00-7:30 PM

At any time by meeting with Father Deno

EASTER DUTY: All Catholics who have reached the age of reason must confess their serious sins in the Sacrament of Penance at least once a year. They must also receive Holy Communion at least once each year during the Easter season, which this year extends from March 9th until Trinity Sunday, June 19th.

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.

MARRIAGE TIP: Repair attempts are crucial and are highly predictive of marital happiness. They can be clumsy or funny, even sarcastic, but the willingness to make up after an argument, is central to every happy marriage. How do you typically make up after a fight?. Find more Marriage Rx atwww.foryourmarriage.org.

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: NINE WEEKS AFTER CONCEPTION

Dear Spiritual Friends, I was conceived nine weeks ago and continue to grow very rapidly. In three weeks, I will be twice as big! I am about 2 1/2 inches long and have fingernails. While my gender was determined at my conception, now it may be possible to tell whether I am a boy or girl by looking at me. My mother is noticing more changes in her body, too. . “And now, bless the God of all who has done wondrous things on earth, who fosters men’s growth from their mother’s womb, and fashions them according to his will.” (Sirach 50:22)

CLOTHING STORE: For your information the St. Joseph Church, Treadwells Mills Used Clothing Store is opened on Mondays and Fridays: 10 AM to 2 PM, and Wednesdays: 4 PM to 8 PM

FUNERAL: A funeral was celebrated this week for Rance Bull. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.

Bulletin for the week of April 10, 2011

Mission Intention for April

That through its compelling preaching of the Gospel, the Church may give young people new reasons for life and hope.

ASSUMPTION OF MARY, REDFORD: Zumba Fitness Class on Saturday 9-10 AM Assumption of Mary in Redford starting April 16th thru June 11th. $5.00 per class. Contact Linda Rivers for more info. 293-1168.

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES: Thank you for your generous support of The Works of the Holy Father/Catholic Relief Services Collection! Through your generosity exploited children will be helped, families will be reunited, and many will have vital humanitarian needs met.

Holy Week Schedule, 2011

Holy Thursday, April 21

7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper

8:30-10:30 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Good Friday, April 22

1:00 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

7:00 PM Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday, April 23

8:00 PM Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday, April 24

8:00 AM Mass

10:00 AM Mass

Confessions

Wednesday, April 20 6:00-7:30 PM

All Saturdays: 3:00-3:45 PM

All Sundays: 7:00-7:45, 9:00-9:45

At any time by meeting with Father Deno

EASTER DUTY: All Catholics who have reached the age of reason must confess their serious sins in the Sacrament of Penance at least once a year. They must also receive Holy Communion at least once each year during the Easter season, which this year extends from March 9th until Trinity Sunday, June 19th.

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: Kylie Marie LaMora and Connor Scott LaMora children of Patrick and Sarah (Dawson) LaMora, became members of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on April 3.

MARRIAGE TIP: Sometimes it’s OK to talk behind your spouse’s back – at least when it comes to telling someone how well he handled a home repair or how deftly she finessed a troublesome neighbor. The compliment will eventually get back to your spouse and sound so sweet through the back door. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

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 - EIGHT WEEKS AFTER CONCEPTION

Hi Friends, I was conceived eight weeks ago and I am about 1 1/2 inches long. I grew half an inch since last week. It is fun to move around and I am learning how to swallow, too. On an ultrasound you might catch me hiccupping. My taste buds and teeth buds are forming and sometimes I open my mouth. My mom is gaining a little more weight and is starting to think about getting maternity clothes. “Did He not create them in the womb like me, the same God forming us in the womb?” (Job 31:15)

Bulletin for the week of April 3, 2011

Mission Intention for Aptil

That through its compelling preaching of the Gospel, the Church may give young people new reasons for life and hope.

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.

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES: Today we can support families that face difficulties most of us could not imagine, like famine, war, and life in refugee camps. The Works of the Holy Father/Catholic Relief Services Collection helps families by working to reunite them, caring for vulnerable and exploited children, changing unjust laws, and providing pastoral care and humanitarian and emergency assistance across the globe.

LENTEN SCHEDULE OF DAILY MASSES:

St. James, Cadyville: 8:30 Mon-Fri

St. Joseph, Dannemora: 8:30 Mon,Wed and 6:00 PM Fri

St. Alexander, Morrisonville: 7:00 Mon, Fri and 9:00 Tues, Thu

Assumption, Redford: 8:30 all weekdays except 6:00 PM Wed

St. Peter, Plattsburgh: 7:00 and 12:05 Mon-Fri

St. John, Plattsburgh 12:05 Mon-Fri

John XXIII, Plattsburgh 6:00 PM Mon-Thur

EASTER DUTY: All Catholics who have reached the age of reason must confess their serious sins in the Sacrament of Penance at least once a year. They must also receive Holy Communion at least once each year during the Easter season, which this year extends from March 9th until Trinity Sunday, June 19th.

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: Gavin James Devins son of Joshua and Beth (Bordeau) Devins, became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on March 27.

MARRIAGE TIP: Divorce is like an amputation. Sometimes it’s necessary but it should be avoided if at all possible because it brings about a permanent disability. As much as you value marriage, show compassion to friends who are divorced. They need your support, not your judgment. .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 - SEVEN WEEKS AFTER CONCEPTION

Dear Spiritual Friends, I was conceived seven weeks ago and have changed so much. I really look like a little person now – even though I am tiny. I am about one inch long. Did you know that seven weeks after conception, unborn babies swim around using “swimmer strokes” to move. I like to swim, but my mom won’t be able to feel me moving for several more weeks. My mom is gaining a little more weight and her blood volume is increasing to protect her from injury. “Children too are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward…” (Psalm 127:3))