Bulletin for the Week of October 30, 2011

LOOKING AHEAD

Nov 1: Solemnity of All Saints (holy day of obligation) - Masses: 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM

Nov 6, Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:30 PM St. James Parish Center

Nov 6: Daylight Saving time ends

Nov 8: Election Day

Nov 13: St. Alexander, Morrisonville Harvest Dinner, 11:30-6:00

Nov 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend

Dec 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend

Jan 21-22: Food Shelf Weekend

May 13: First Communion

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

http://www.revisedromanmissal.org/ (Roman Missal)

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

Mission Intention for November: That the Easter Catholic Churches and their venerable traditions may be known and esteemed as a spiritual treasure for the whole church.

BAPTISM: Aiden Joseph Herring, son of Andrew and Tamie (Knowles) Herring became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on October 23rd.

PASTOR APPRECIATION: Again this year, in keeping with Pastor Appreciation, we will be honoring Father Deno with a reception at the Parish Center Sunday after 10:00 AM Mass. All are encouraged and invited to attend and share in the fellowship.

NEW PRAYERS, SAME MASS : Beginning with the First Sunday of Advent November 27,2011 Catholics in this country will worship using the new English translation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition. To understand the new prayers take home a copy of the prayer card and booklet at the entrance to the church

MARRIAGE TIP: Be a “Doubting Thomas.” If you’re about to accuse your spouse of losing an important paper, forgetting to write that thank you note, or a thousand other irksome offenses, try giving your beloved the benefit of the doubt first. Maybe you misunderstood. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

ALL SOULS ENVELOPES: Envelopes for All Souls are available at the entrance to the church. With your offering indicate the names in whose memory you wish us to pray.

WE VALUE THE GIFT OF LIFE THIRTY-SEVEN WEEKS AFTER CONCEPTION Hello Spiritual Friends, 37 weeks ago my life started at conception. I am an amazing creation of God and I will be born in one week. I weigh a little more than seven pounds and I am close to 21 1/2 inches long. All of my organs, including my lungs are ready for birth now. My immune system is gaining strength at this point to protect me once I am outside of my mother’s womb. My mom is feeling really ready for me to be born. Please keep us in your prayers. Pray for

my life, protect my life and defend my life. My love shall never leave you nor my covenant of peace be shaken says the Lord, who has mercy on you . All your sons shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children. (Isaiah 54:13)

SPIRITUAL EVENTS: Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Ellenburg Center (Info: phone 594-3253 orolaprayerhouse@gmail.com)

Nov 11-13 Watercolor Workshop, Claire Hogue-Reid. presenter

Nov 19: Retreat 9:30-4:00, Sister Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ

CATHOLIC CALENDARS: Calendars for 2012 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.

N MEMORY OF OUR DEPARTED FAMILY: The Catholic Church invites us in the month of November to remember those who have died. Death is the end of our earthly journey. The Church encourages us to prepare ourselves for that hour of death by prayer. Mary, our Blessed Mother, gave us her prayer, the Hail Mary, in which she mentions she will be with us at the hour of death. During November let us remember especially those who were called by death to their everlasting life since last November and whose funeral and/or burial was in this parish.

Vesta Sullivan

Concetta Brideau

Yvonne Rivers

Dolores Reyell

Joseph Claus

Minnie Rabideau

Theresa Trudeau

Rance Bull

Hilda Teichman

Helen Miller

JOINING THE SAINTS: Halloween" is a name that means nothing by itself. It is a contraction of "All Hallows Eve," and it designates the vigil of All Hallows Day, more commonly known as All Saints Day celebrated on Tuesday, November 1.. Many of the Halloween traditions had their origins in the All Saints/All Souls religious traditions of the Catholic Church. Some of them were part of the Celtic pagan tradition including lighting bonfires, carving pumpkins, and going from house to house, collecting treats.

Bulletin for the Week of October 23, 2011

LOOKING AHEAD

Oct 22-23: World Mission Collection

Nov 1: Solemnity of All Saints (holy day of obligation) - Masses: 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM

Nov 6, Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:30 PM St. James Parish Center

Nov 6: Daylight Saving time ends

Nov 8: Election Day

Nov 13: St. Alexander, Morrisonille Harvest Dinner, 11:30-6:00

Nov 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend

Dec 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend

Jan 21-22: Food Shelf Weekend

May 13: First Communion

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

http://www.revisedromanmissal.org/ (Roman Missal)

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

Mission Intention for October: That the terminally ill may be supported by their faith in God and the love of the their sisters and brothers.

BAPTISM: Ally Marie Wilson, daugher of Mark and Crystal (Provost) Wilson became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on October 16th.

PASTOR APPRECIATION: Again this year, in keeping with Pastor Appreciation, we will be honoring Father Deno with a reception at the Parish Center next Sunday, October 30, after 10:00 AM Mass. All are encouraged and invited to attend and share in the fellowship.

NEW PRAYERS, SAME MASS : Beginning with the First Sunday of Advent November 27,2011 Catholics in this country will worship using the new English translation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition. To understand the new prayers take home a copy of the prayer card and booklet at the entrance to the church

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: We are called to this Eucharistic celebration — along with Catholics in every parish, chapel and church throughout the world — to fulfill the call we first heard at Baptism, the call to be missionaries, to share our faith.On World Mission Sunday, we are invited to “celebrate the hope that saves” through prayer and participation in the Eucharist, and by giving generously to the collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Let us pray especially at this Mass for all who long to hear the hope-filled, saving message of Jesus, and for the priests, religious and lay catechists in mission countries worldwide who offer them that “Good News.”

ALL SOULS ENVELOPES: In the Catholic Church the month of November is dedicated to the memory of members of our family, our parish and our community who have died. A way of remembering these persons is through sharing in a Mass for them. Envelopes for All Souls are available at the entrance to the church. With your offering indicate the names in whose memory you wish us to pray.

MARRIAGE TIP: Each generation of a family is challenged to leave the world a more beautiful and beneficial place than it inherited. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

WE VALUE THE GIFT OF LIFE THIRTY-SIX WEEKS AFTER CONCEPTION

Hello Spiritual Friends, I am 36 weeks along in my life – just two more weeks until I am born. I weigh 6 3/4˙ pounds and I am about 21 inches long. I am gaining about an ounce a day. My lungs are developing surfactant now, which helps the alveoli expand. I am using my lungs to practice breathing and get the hiccups frequently. My mom can feel these little jumps! My mom’s doctor is encouraging her to rest as much as possible now so she is ready for me. Thus says the Lord God: See, I will lift up my hand to the nations, and raise my signal to the peoples; They shall bring your sons in their arms and your daughters shall be carried on their shoulders. (Isaiah 49:22)

SPIRITUAL EVENTS: Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Ellenburg Center (Info: phone 594-3253 orolaprayerhouse@gmail.com)

Nov 11-13 Watercolor Workshop, Claire Hogue-Reid. presenter

Nov 19: Retreat 9:30-4:00, Sister Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ

Bulletin for the Week of October 16, 2011

LOOKING AHEAD

Oct 15-16: Food Shelf Weekend

Oct 22-23: World Mission Weekend Collection

Nov 1: Solemnity of All Saints (holy day of obligation)

Nov 6, Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:30 PM St. James Parish Center

Nov 6: Daylight Saving time ends

Nov 8: Election Day

Harvest Dinners:

Oct 23: Altona, Holy Angels, 11:30-6:00

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

http://www.revisedromanmissal.org/ (Roman Missal)

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

Mission Intention for October: That the terminally ill may be supported by their faith in God and the love of the their sisters and brothers.

NEW PRAYERS, SAME MASS : Beginning with the First Sunday of Advent November 27,2011 Catholics in this country will worship using the new English translation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition. To understand the new prayers take home a copy of the prayer card and booklet at the entrance to the church

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI calls every Catholic in the world to celebrate our vocation to be missionary. It’s World Mission Sunday! As Catholics around the world — here at home and in the Missions — gather at the Eucharist around the table of the Lord, we are to pray for the Church’s worldwide missionary work. We pray for those awaiting the “Good News” of our Lord’s great love for us and for the missionaries who offer the poor and suffering the light of Christ. And we are to offer financial help through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith for more than 1,150 dioceses in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands.

ALL SOULS ENVELOPES: In the Catholic Church the month of November is dedicated to the memory of members of our family, our parish and our community who have died. A way of remembering these persons is through sharing in a Mass for them. Envelopes for All Souls are available at the entrance to the church. With your offering indicate the names in whose memory you wish us to pray.

SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH DISCERNMENT WEEKEND: Saturday & Sunday October 22-23, 2011 at Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, Watertown, NY. The weekend will include prayer, discernment, Mass, the Rosary, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and opportunities to talk with the Sisters. Contact: Sister Mary Gregory at 315.782.3460.

MARRIAGE TIP: What prompts your beloved to cry? Nothing? Anything? A sad movie? How do you usually respond? Is it a welcome response?. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

WE VALUE THE GIFT OF LIFE THIRTY-FIVE WEEKS AFTER CONCEPTION

My Dear Spiritual Friends, my life started 35 weeks ago at my conception and I am only a few short weeks away from my birth. I weigh 6 1/2 pounds and I am 21 inches in total length. From this point forward, I am considered “full term” and I could be born at any time now without medical concern. My mom goes to the doctor every week and she does not feel like eating much. It is important for her to eat small healthy meals to keep us both well. Please keep us in your prayers. Hear me, O coastlands, listen, O distant peoples. The Lord called me from birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. (Isaiah 49:1)

SPIRITUAL EVENTS: Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Ellenburg Center (Info: phone 594-3253 orolaprayerhouse@gmail.com)

Oct 19: Healing Mass 10 AM, Father Doug Decker

Nov 11-13 Watercolor Workshop, Claire Hogue-Reid. presenter

Nov 19: Retreat 9:30-4:00, Sister Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ

Bulletin for the Week of October 9, 2011

LOOKING AHEAD

Oct 15-16: Food Shelf Weekend

Oct 22-23: World Mission Weekend

Nov 1: Solemnity of All Saints (holy day of obligation)

Nov 6, Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:30 PM St. James Parish Center

Nov 6: Daylight Saving time ends

Nov 8: Election Day

Harvest Dinners:

Oct 9: Dannemora, St. Joseph, 11:30-5:30

Oct 9: West Chazy, St. Joseph, Noon-5:00

Oct 23: Altona, Holy Angels, 11:30-6:00

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

http://www.revisedromanmissal.org/ (Roman Missal)

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

Mission Intention for October: That the terminally ill may be supported by their faith in God and the love of the their sisters and brothers.

NEW PRAYERS, SAME MASS : Beginning with the First Sunday of Advent November 27,2011 Catholics in this country will worship using the new English translation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition. The most noticeable changes are in the Order of Mass and the priest’s prayers. And also with you becomes And with your spirit. We believe becomes I believe, and one in being becomes consubstantial. Though some words are new, the Mass itself is not changing. This is an opportunity for spiritual renewal. Learning to pray with new words, we enter into the mystery of the Eucharist with greater awareness and appreciation. To understand the new prayers take home a copy of the prayer card and booklet at the entrance to the church

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS EVENT: A fund-raising event for Seton Academy and Seton Catholic, will be held at St. Mary’s of the Lake Parish Center Friday October 14th 6-11 PM. $50 ticket needed to attend.

ALL SOULS ENVELOPES: In the Catholic Church the month of November is dedicated to the memory of members of our family, our parish and our community who have died. A way of remembering these persons is through sharing in a Mass for them. Envelopes for All Souls are available at the entrance to the church. With your offering indicate the names in whose memory you wish us to pray.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION THANK YOU!!: Our Religious Education Program began on Thursday. While parents are the main religion teachers of their children they are assisted in their responsibilities through Catechists. The parents of St. James Parish are privileged this year to have 6 parishioners who have volunteered to be religion teachers. They are:

Grade 1 Carolyn LaPlante

Grade 2 Joan Herron

Grade 3 Robert Robare, Jr.

Grade 4 Sandra Jock

Grade 5 Patricia Delisle

Substitute Elsie Delaney

SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH DISCERNMENT WEEKEND: Saturday & Sunday October 22-23, 2011 at Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, Watertown, NY. The weekend will include prayer, discernment, Mass, the Rosary, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and opportunities to talk with the Sisters. Contact: Sister Mary Gregory at 315.782.3460.

GIBSON BROTHERS’ CONCERT: The Gibson Brothers are in concert at the AuSable Valley High School on Saturday, October 15th to benefit Holy Name School, AuSable Forks. Concert starts at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available in advance for $18.00 (647-8444), or at the door on the night of the concert.

CRAFT SHOW: St. Ann’s Church, Mooers Forks, will have a craft show on Saturday, October 15th at St. Joseph Center. 73 Maple Street, Mooers, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Crafters interested in renting a space should call Marge Pombrio at 236-4577.

MARRIAGE TIP: How do you use the “waiting” times of your life? Waiting for your spouse to get dressed or put on makeup? Waiting at the doctor’s office, red lights, commercials, or check out lanes? Use these times to pray rather than getting impatient. Find more Marriage Rx atwww.foryourmarriage.org.

WE VALUE THE GIFT OF LIFE THIRTY-FOUR WEEKS AFTER CONCEPTION

Dear Spiritual Friends, 34 weeks ago my life began at my conception and I am getting closer to my birth. I weigh 6 pounds and am 20 1/4 inches in total length. It’s time for my mom to find a pediatrician for me and to finish my nursery. We are only four weeks away from my arrival date. My lungs are getting stronger and I practice breathing movements more frequently now. I have my head down and I will stay that way until I am born. My mom is getting a suitcase packed for our trip to the hospital for my delivery. It is hard for her to eat much now, because I am big. Then the children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked them, but Jesus said, “Let the children come to me and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these (Matthew 19:13-14)

SPIRITUAL EVENTS: Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Ellenburg Center (Info: phone 594-3253 orolaprayerhouse@gmail.com)

Oct 19: Healing Mass 10 AM, Father Doug Decker

Nov 11-13 Watercolor Workshop, Claire Hogue-Reid. presenter

Nov 19: Retreat 9:30-4:00, Sister Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ

Bulletin for the Week of October 2, 2011

LOOKING AHEAD

Oct 1-2: Special Renovation Fund Collection

Oct 2: Confirmation preparation registration 6:30 PM

Oct 6: Religious Education classes begin Grades 1-5

Oct 15-16: Food Shelf Weekend

Oct 22-23: World Mission Weekend

Nov 1: Solemnity of All Saints (holy day of obligation)

Nov 6: Daylight Saving time ends

Nov 8: Election Day

Harvest Dinners:

Oct 2: Plattsburgh, Our Lady of Victory, Noon-5:00

Oct 2: Champlain, St. Mary’s, 11:30-5:00

Oct 9: Dannemora, St. Joseph, 11:30-5:30

Oct 9: West Chazy, St. Joseph, Noon-5:00

Oct 23: Altona, Holy Angels, 11:30-6:00

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES

http://www.revisedromanmissal.org/ (Roman Missal)

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

Mission Intention for October: That the terminally ill may be supported by their faith in God and the love of the their sisters and brothers.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS EVENT: A fund-raising event for Seton Academy and Seton Catholic, will be held at St. Mary’s of the Lake Parish Center Friday October 14th 6-11 PM. $50 ticket needed to attend.

MARRIAGE: We congratulate and offer our prayers for a happy marriage to Barry Newcombe and Marcia Rice who were married in St. James Church on October 1st..

ROSARY PRAYER: The Ladies of St. Alexander’s and St. Joseph’s in Morrisonville invite you to pray with them the Rosary on Friday, October 7, 2011 the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary at St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville at 7:00 PM. Refreshments to follow.

SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH DISCERNMENT WEEKEND: Saturday & Sunday October 22-23, 2011 at Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, Watertown, NY. The weekend will include prayer, discernment, Mass, the Rosary, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and opportunities to talk with the Sisters. Contact: Sister Mary Gregory at 315.782.3460.

GIBSON BROTHERS’ CONCERT: The Gibson Brothers are in concert at the AuSable Valley High School on Saturday, October 15th to benefit Holy Name School, AuSable Forks. Concert starts at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available in advance for $18.00 (647-8444), or at the door on the night of the concert.

CRAFT SHOW: St. Ann’s Church, Mooers Forks, will have a craft show on Saturday, October 15th at St. Joseph Center. 73 Maple Street, Mooers, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Crafters interested in renting a space should call Marge Pombrio at 236-4577.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: The St. James Religious Education Program grades 1-5 for registered students begins on Thursday, October 6.

MARRIAGE TIP: Humility is a great asset in marriage provided it is not laziness in disguise. “I don’t care. Whatever you want” can be gracious or it can mean you are overly passive. Check it out. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

WE VALUE THE GIFT OF LIFE THIRTY-THREE WEEKS AFTER CONCEPTION

Hello Spiritual Friends, my life started at my conception 33 weeks ago. I am putting on a lot of baby fat now and weigh 5 1/2 pounds. I am 20 1/4 inches long. I am gaining weight to keep me warm after I am born. I have been viable, or able to survive outside of the womb, for many weeks now, but I remain inside what should be the safest place on earth – my mother’s womb. My mom is feeling very big and is anxious about my arrival. Pray for my life, protect my life and defend my life. I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world. (John 16:3)

BISHOPS FUND APPEAL: We are grateful to the families that have made a sacrificial gift to this year’s Appeal. Our parish has raised $4.875 toward the effort. Thank you to all who have supported this year’s Appeal. If you have not made a 2011 Bishop’s Fund Appeal commitment, please pray about your decision and make a pledge or one-time gift. Pledge envelopes are located at the back of the church. Online giving is also available atwww.dioogdensburg.org/development.

SPIRITUAL EVENTS: Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Ellenburg Center (Info: phone 594-3253 orolaprayerhouse@gmail.com)

Oct 19: Healing Mass 10 AM, Father Doug Decker

Nov 11-13 Watercolor Workshop, Claire Hogue-Reid. presenter

Nov 19: Retreat 9:30-4:00, Sister Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ