LOOKING AHEAD
Jan 21-22: Food Shelf Weekend
Jan 21-22: Special Respect Human Life Collection
Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
Feb 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend
Feb 22: Ash Wednesday, Special Collection for Church in Central and Eastern Europe Masses: 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Feb 25-26: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
Mar 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend
May 13: First Communion
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.amm.org/chss/chss.asp (Catholic Home Study)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for January That victims of natural disasters may received the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.
BAPTISM: Natalee Alice DuBray, daughter of Mark and Alicia (LaMora) DuBray, became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on January 15th.
FREE SEMINAR: Paul Ochs, specialist in long-term care and disability income benefits of the Knights of Columbus will present a seminar on these topics at the Emmaus Room, St. Peter’s Church, on Tuesday, February 7th at 7:00 PM. The seminar is opened to all. For more information contact Shawn Tetreault at 643-2033.
February 22nd – April 1st: 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign. Volunteer to pray, fast and join in community outreach at Plattsburgh's Planned Parenthood 66 Brinkerhoff Street. For more info call co-ordinator Nancy Belzile at 593-6024
PRAYER FOR LIFE: Eternal God, Source of life, we implore you to
Protect all unborn children. Guide and support all expectant parents. Comfort the aged, the sick and the dying. Strengthen prisoners, especially those awaiting execution, and their victims. And bring peace to our world, torn apart by war, terrorism and countless other acts of violence against life. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen
MARRIAGE TIP: Moral decisions in marriage often involve how we use our time and money. Does this job demand too many hours away from home? How many children should we have? Decide prayerfully and together. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity began on Wednesday, January 18, and continues through Tuesday, January 25. The theme for 2012 is "We Will All Be Changed by the Victory of Our Lord Jesus Christ." Prayers for each day of the Octave can be found on http://www.geii.org Let us continue to pray for Christian Unity so that one day “all will be one”.
LETTER FROM BISHOP LAVALLEY:
Today marks the thirty-ninth anniversary of US Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision which legalized abortion on demand in our United States. Tragically, the practice of abortion has come to be common in our country.
The annual Respect Life collection of the Diocese of Ogdensburg will be taken up in our parishes at Mass today. Through your generosity the diocese will once again be able to make grants to organizations within the North Country that are working to support and enhance the value of life in the minds and hearts of our people.
Last year collection proceeds were used to fund grants to assist the Gabriel Project in five locations. These are parish based hands-on programs to support women and men and give practical assistance when crisis pregnancies occur. The 40 Days for Life initiative was assisted in Clinton County. Champlain Valley Birthright, and the NYS Right to Life Educational Trust Fund were all assisted as well. Each year from proceeds, grants are given to assist those who will journey to Washington for the annual January March for Life. One hundred fifty youth will travel in three buses to participate.
Your financial support can make a great difference to us in our ability to support our local initiatives to proclaim and support human life. May God bless you for your generosity!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Bulletin for the Week of January 22, 2012
LOOKING AHEAD
Jan 21-22: Food Shelf Weekend
Jan 21-22: Special Respect Human Life Collection
Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
Feb 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend
Feb 22: Ash Wednesday, Special Collection for Church in Central and Eastern Europe Masses: 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Feb 25-26: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
Mar 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend
May 13: First Communion
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.amm.org/chss/chss.asp (Catholic Home Study)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for January That victims of natural disasters may received the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.
BAPTISM: Natalee Alice DuBray, daughter of Mark and Alicia (LaMora) DuBray, became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on January 15th.
FREE SEMINAR: Paul Ochs, specialist in long-term care and disability income benefits of the Knights of Columbus will present a seminar on these topics at the Emmaus Room, St. Peter’s Church, on Tuesday, February 7th at 7:00 PM. The seminar is opened to all. For more information contact Shawn Tetreault at 643-2033.
February 22nd – April 1st: 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign. Volunteer to pray, fast and join in community outreach at Plattsburgh's Planned Parenthood 66 Brinkerhoff Street. For more info call co-ordinator Nancy Belzile at 593-6024
PRAYER FOR LIFE: Eternal God, Source of life, we implore you to
Protect all unborn children. Guide and support all expectant parents. Comfort the aged, the sick and the dying. Strengthen prisoners, especially those awaiting execution, and their victims. And bring peace to our world, torn apart by war, terrorism and countless other acts of violence against life. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen
MARRIAGE TIP: Moral decisions in marriage often involve how we use our time and money. Does this job demand too many hours away from home? How many children should we have? Decide prayerfully and together. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity began on Wednesday, January 18, and continues through Tuesday, January 25. The theme for 2012 is "We Will All Be Changed by the Victory of Our Lord Jesus Christ." Prayers for each day of the Octave can be found on http://www.geii.org Let us continue to pray for Christian Unity so that one day “all will be one”.
LETTER FROM BISHOP LAVALLEY:
Today marks the thirty-ninth anniversary of US Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision which legalized abortion on demand in our United States. Tragically, the practice of abortion has come to be common in our country.
The annual Respect Life collection of the Diocese of Ogdensburg will be taken up in our parishes at Mass today. Through your generosity the diocese will once again be able to make grants to organizations within the North Country that are working to support and enhance the value of life in the minds and hearts of our people.
Last year collection proceeds were used to fund grants to assist the Gabriel Project in five locations. These are parish based hands-on programs to support women and men and give practical assistance when crisis pregnancies occur. The 40 Days for Life initiative was assisted in Clinton County. Champlain Valley Birthright, and the NYS Right to Life Educational Trust Fund were all assisted as well. Each year from proceeds, grants are given to assist those who will journey to Washington for the annual January March for Life. One hundred fifty youth will travel in three buses to participate.
Your financial support can make a great difference to us in our ability to support our local initiatives to proclaim and support human life. May God bless you for your generosity!
Jan 21-22: Food Shelf Weekend
Jan 21-22: Special Respect Human Life Collection
Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
Feb 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend
Feb 22: Ash Wednesday, Special Collection for Church in Central and Eastern Europe Masses: 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Feb 25-26: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
Mar 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend
May 13: First Communion
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.amm.org/chss/chss.asp (Catholic Home Study)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for January That victims of natural disasters may received the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.
BAPTISM: Natalee Alice DuBray, daughter of Mark and Alicia (LaMora) DuBray, became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on January 15th.
FREE SEMINAR: Paul Ochs, specialist in long-term care and disability income benefits of the Knights of Columbus will present a seminar on these topics at the Emmaus Room, St. Peter’s Church, on Tuesday, February 7th at 7:00 PM. The seminar is opened to all. For more information contact Shawn Tetreault at 643-2033.
February 22nd – April 1st: 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign. Volunteer to pray, fast and join in community outreach at Plattsburgh's Planned Parenthood 66 Brinkerhoff Street. For more info call co-ordinator Nancy Belzile at 593-6024
PRAYER FOR LIFE: Eternal God, Source of life, we implore you to
Protect all unborn children. Guide and support all expectant parents. Comfort the aged, the sick and the dying. Strengthen prisoners, especially those awaiting execution, and their victims. And bring peace to our world, torn apart by war, terrorism and countless other acts of violence against life. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen
MARRIAGE TIP: Moral decisions in marriage often involve how we use our time and money. Does this job demand too many hours away from home? How many children should we have? Decide prayerfully and together. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity began on Wednesday, January 18, and continues through Tuesday, January 25. The theme for 2012 is "We Will All Be Changed by the Victory of Our Lord Jesus Christ." Prayers for each day of the Octave can be found on http://www.geii.org Let us continue to pray for Christian Unity so that one day “all will be one”.
LETTER FROM BISHOP LAVALLEY:
Today marks the thirty-ninth anniversary of US Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision which legalized abortion on demand in our United States. Tragically, the practice of abortion has come to be common in our country.
The annual Respect Life collection of the Diocese of Ogdensburg will be taken up in our parishes at Mass today. Through your generosity the diocese will once again be able to make grants to organizations within the North Country that are working to support and enhance the value of life in the minds and hearts of our people.
Last year collection proceeds were used to fund grants to assist the Gabriel Project in five locations. These are parish based hands-on programs to support women and men and give practical assistance when crisis pregnancies occur. The 40 Days for Life initiative was assisted in Clinton County. Champlain Valley Birthright, and the NYS Right to Life Educational Trust Fund were all assisted as well. Each year from proceeds, grants are given to assist those who will journey to Washington for the annual January March for Life. One hundred fifty youth will travel in three buses to participate.
Your financial support can make a great difference to us in our ability to support our local initiatives to proclaim and support human life. May God bless you for your generosity!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Bulletin for the Week of January 15, 2012
LOOKING AHEAD
Jan 20-23: Annual March for Life to Washington
Jan 21-22: Food Shelf Weekend
Jan 21-22: Special Respect Human Life Collection
Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
Feb 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend
Feb 22: Ash Wednesday, Special Collection for Church in Central and Eastern Europe Masses: 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Feb 25-26: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
May 13: First Communion
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.amm.org/chss/chss.asp (Catholic Home Study)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for January That victims of natural disasters may received the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.
STATEMENT OF GIVING FOR INCOME TAXES: If you wish to receive a statement of your financial contributions to St. James Church for 2011, please indicate this on your Sunday offering envelope so that we can assure confidentiality.
RESPECT LIFE COLLECTION: The annual diocesan collection to support pro-life initiatives will be taken up in our parish next weekend. Funds are distributed within the diocese to support local activities in various communities that support the value of human life. Bishop LaValley has established support for human life as an ongoing priority of the Church here.
ANSWERS TO EPIPHANY TRIVIA QUIZ:
1) How many wise men are mentioned in today's gospel? (Matthew makes no reference to wise men in this gospel passage.)
2) How many kings are mentioned in today's gospel? (Two: Jesus and Herod)
3) How many magi are mentioned in today's gospel? (Matthew does not say how many magi followed the star.)
4) What are magi? (Magi were likely Persian Zoroastrian priests who practiced the occult.)
5) How do you spell the third gift presented to the Christ child? (M y r r h)
MARRIAGE TIP: What is a unique endearing quality of your spouse? Have you told your spouse? No harm in saying it again. Do it today. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
2012 SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES: There are boxes of 2012 Sunday offering envelopes that have not been picked up in the entryway to the church. If you would like a box of envelopes, simply pick up a box and place your name and address on the first envelope. As always, thank you for your generosity that allows our parish to continue its mission.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on Wednesday, January 18, and continues through Tuesday, January 25. The theme for 2012 is "We Will All Be Changed by the Victory of Our Lord Jesus Christ." Prayers for each day of the Octave can be found on http://www.geii.org Let us continue to pray for Christian Unity so that one day “all will be one”.
ABORTION STATISTICS: While abortion is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the United States, nationally valid data is available from only two sources: the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Guttmacher Institute – a research affiliate of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Data from both sources is extremely limited. Latest numbers are from 2005.
In 2005, 1.21 million abortions were performed in the U.S.
From 1973 through 2005, more than 45 million abortions occurred in the U.S.
22% of all pregnancies in the U.S. (excluding miscarriages) ended in abortion in 2005.
Each year, about 2% of U.S. women aged 15–44 have an abortion; 47% of them have had at least one previous abortion.
After reaching a high of over 1.6 million in 1990, the number of abortions annually performed in the United States has begun to drop back to levels not seen since the late 1970s.
MARK’S GOSPEL: The shortest and earliest of the four Gospels in the Bible is the Gospel of Mark. It provides a fast paced story of the events of Jesus’ public life. The Gospel dates from around 70 AD, nearly four decades after Jesus’ death. It has no story of the birth of Jesus and no account of the resurrection. It is filled with so much imagery and suffering, that it is often difficult for us to hear it. The Feast of St. Mark is celebrated on April 25, and Christian art often portrays Mark with a lion by his side.
Jan 20-23: Annual March for Life to Washington
Jan 21-22: Food Shelf Weekend
Jan 21-22: Special Respect Human Life Collection
Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
Feb 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend
Feb 22: Ash Wednesday, Special Collection for Church in Central and Eastern Europe Masses: 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Feb 25-26: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
May 13: First Communion
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.amm.org/chss/chss.asp (Catholic Home Study)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for January That victims of natural disasters may received the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.
STATEMENT OF GIVING FOR INCOME TAXES: If you wish to receive a statement of your financial contributions to St. James Church for 2011, please indicate this on your Sunday offering envelope so that we can assure confidentiality.
RESPECT LIFE COLLECTION: The annual diocesan collection to support pro-life initiatives will be taken up in our parish next weekend. Funds are distributed within the diocese to support local activities in various communities that support the value of human life. Bishop LaValley has established support for human life as an ongoing priority of the Church here.
ANSWERS TO EPIPHANY TRIVIA QUIZ:
1) How many wise men are mentioned in today's gospel? (Matthew makes no reference to wise men in this gospel passage.)
2) How many kings are mentioned in today's gospel? (Two: Jesus and Herod)
3) How many magi are mentioned in today's gospel? (Matthew does not say how many magi followed the star.)
4) What are magi? (Magi were likely Persian Zoroastrian priests who practiced the occult.)
5) How do you spell the third gift presented to the Christ child? (M y r r h)
MARRIAGE TIP: What is a unique endearing quality of your spouse? Have you told your spouse? No harm in saying it again. Do it today. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
2012 SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES: There are boxes of 2012 Sunday offering envelopes that have not been picked up in the entryway to the church. If you would like a box of envelopes, simply pick up a box and place your name and address on the first envelope. As always, thank you for your generosity that allows our parish to continue its mission.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on Wednesday, January 18, and continues through Tuesday, January 25. The theme for 2012 is "We Will All Be Changed by the Victory of Our Lord Jesus Christ." Prayers for each day of the Octave can be found on http://www.geii.org Let us continue to pray for Christian Unity so that one day “all will be one”.
ABORTION STATISTICS: While abortion is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the United States, nationally valid data is available from only two sources: the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Guttmacher Institute – a research affiliate of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Data from both sources is extremely limited. Latest numbers are from 2005.
In 2005, 1.21 million abortions were performed in the U.S.
From 1973 through 2005, more than 45 million abortions occurred in the U.S.
22% of all pregnancies in the U.S. (excluding miscarriages) ended in abortion in 2005.
Each year, about 2% of U.S. women aged 15–44 have an abortion; 47% of them have had at least one previous abortion.
After reaching a high of over 1.6 million in 1990, the number of abortions annually performed in the United States has begun to drop back to levels not seen since the late 1970s.
MARK’S GOSPEL: The shortest and earliest of the four Gospels in the Bible is the Gospel of Mark. It provides a fast paced story of the events of Jesus’ public life. The Gospel dates from around 70 AD, nearly four decades after Jesus’ death. It has no story of the birth of Jesus and no account of the resurrection. It is filled with so much imagery and suffering, that it is often difficult for us to hear it. The Feast of St. Mark is celebrated on April 25, and Christian art often portrays Mark with a lion by his side.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Bulletin for the Week of January 8, 2012
LOOKING AHEAD
Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
Jan 20-23: Annual March for Life to Washington
Jan 21-22: Food Shelf Weekend
Jan 21-22: Special Respect Human Life Collection
Feb 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend
Feb 22: Ash Wednesday, Special Collection for Church in Central and Eastern Europe Masses: 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Feb 25-26: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
May 13: First Communion
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.amm.org/chss/chss.asp (Catholic Home Study)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for January That victims of natural disasters may received the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.
STATEMENT OF GIVING FOR INCOME TAXES: If you wish to receive a statement of your financial contributions to St. James Church for 2011, please indicate this on your Sunday offering envelope so that we can assure confidentiality.
EPIPHANY TRIVIA QUIZ: Because Christmas fell on a Sunday this year, the Christmas season ends, for Sunday worshippers, with today’s celebration of Epiphany. 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. See how you do on the Epiphany quiz. You can find the answers in today’s Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12. (Or in next week’s bulletn.)
1) How many wise men are mentioned in today's gospel?
2) How many kings are mentioned in today's gospel?
3) How many magi are mentioned in today's gospel?
4) What are magi?
5) How do you spell the third gift presented to the Christ child?
NOTICE: You may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) from the IRS. Are you working, yet struggling to pay your bills? You may qualify for money from the IRS through the EITC. Working persons who earned less than $49,751 may be eligible for a credit of up to $5,751. Learn more at www.irs.gov/eitc or call 1-800-tax-1040
MARRIAGE TIP: Just for today, pay attention to your breath, your spirit, your physical well-being and be thankful for life no matter how fragile. Ask your spouse to remind you. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
MARCH FOR LIFE: Please join Champlain Valley Right to Life for the 38th Annual Plattsburgh March for Life. The march starts Sunday January 15th at 1:30 at the Newman Center on Broad Street and continues to St. John's Church. After the March (approximately 2 PM) there is a presentation by James Sedlak, Vice President of American Life League, followed by a reception.
DIOCESAN ECUMENICAL SERVICE: The 2012 Diocesan Ecumenical Service, anticipating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, will be celebrated on Sunday, January 15, at 2:00 PM at Sacred Heart Church, 212 Main Street, Massena. Bishop Terry R. LaValley will preside. Fr. James J. Kane, Director of the Office of Ecumenical & Inter-religious Affairs of the Diocese of Albany, will preach. Following the service, a reception will be held at Trinity Catholic School.
2012 SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES: There are boxes of 2012 Sunday offering envelopes that have not been picked up in the entryway to the church. If you would like a box of envelopes, simply pick up a box and place your name and address on the first envelope. As always, thank you for your generosity that allows our parish to continue its mission.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins in one week, on Wednesday, January 18, and continues through Tuesday, January 25. The theme for 2012 is "We Will All Be Changed by the Victory of Our Lord Jesus Christ." Prayers for each day of the Octave can be found on http://www.geii.org Let us continue to pray for Christian Unity so that one day “all will be one”.
Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
Jan 20-23: Annual March for Life to Washington
Jan 21-22: Food Shelf Weekend
Jan 21-22: Special Respect Human Life Collection
Feb 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend
Feb 22: Ash Wednesday, Special Collection for Church in Central and Eastern Europe Masses: 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Feb 25-26: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
May 13: First Communion
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.amm.org/chss/chss.asp (Catholic Home Study)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for January That victims of natural disasters may received the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.
STATEMENT OF GIVING FOR INCOME TAXES: If you wish to receive a statement of your financial contributions to St. James Church for 2011, please indicate this on your Sunday offering envelope so that we can assure confidentiality.
EPIPHANY TRIVIA QUIZ: Because Christmas fell on a Sunday this year, the Christmas season ends, for Sunday worshippers, with today’s celebration of Epiphany. 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. See how you do on the Epiphany quiz. You can find the answers in today’s Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12. (Or in next week’s bulletn.)
1) How many wise men are mentioned in today's gospel?
2) How many kings are mentioned in today's gospel?
3) How many magi are mentioned in today's gospel?
4) What are magi?
5) How do you spell the third gift presented to the Christ child?
NOTICE: You may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) from the IRS. Are you working, yet struggling to pay your bills? You may qualify for money from the IRS through the EITC. Working persons who earned less than $49,751 may be eligible for a credit of up to $5,751. Learn more at www.irs.gov/eitc or call 1-800-tax-1040
MARRIAGE TIP: Just for today, pay attention to your breath, your spirit, your physical well-being and be thankful for life no matter how fragile. Ask your spouse to remind you. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
MARCH FOR LIFE: Please join Champlain Valley Right to Life for the 38th Annual Plattsburgh March for Life. The march starts Sunday January 15th at 1:30 at the Newman Center on Broad Street and continues to St. John's Church. After the March (approximately 2 PM) there is a presentation by James Sedlak, Vice President of American Life League, followed by a reception.
DIOCESAN ECUMENICAL SERVICE: The 2012 Diocesan Ecumenical Service, anticipating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, will be celebrated on Sunday, January 15, at 2:00 PM at Sacred Heart Church, 212 Main Street, Massena. Bishop Terry R. LaValley will preside. Fr. James J. Kane, Director of the Office of Ecumenical & Inter-religious Affairs of the Diocese of Albany, will preach. Following the service, a reception will be held at Trinity Catholic School.
2012 SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES: There are boxes of 2012 Sunday offering envelopes that have not been picked up in the entryway to the church. If you would like a box of envelopes, simply pick up a box and place your name and address on the first envelope. As always, thank you for your generosity that allows our parish to continue its mission.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins in one week, on Wednesday, January 18, and continues through Tuesday, January 25. The theme for 2012 is "We Will All Be Changed by the Victory of Our Lord Jesus Christ." Prayers for each day of the Octave can be found on http://www.geii.org Let us continue to pray for Christian Unity so that one day “all will be one”.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Bulletin for the Week of January 1, 2012
LOOKING AHEAD
Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
Jan 20-23: Annual March for Life to Washington
Jan 21-22: Food Shelf Weekend
Jan 21-22: Special Respect Human Life Collection
Feb 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend
Feb 22: Ash Wednesday, Special Collection for Church in Central and Eastern Europe
Feb 25-26: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
May 13: First Communion
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.amm.org/chss/chss.asp (Catholic Home Study)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for January That victims of natural disasters may received the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.
STATEMENT OF GIVING FOR INCOME TAXES: If you wish to receive a statement of your financial contributions to St. James Church for 2011, please indicate this on your Sunday offering envelope so that we can assure confidentiality.
THANK YOU FROM FATHER DENO: A parish Christmas celebration is possible only with the generous help of many persons. I thank all of you who prepared the decorations, participated in the Liturgy including music and singing, Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Ushers, and those who joined us at Mass. I am also humbled by the amount of cards, words of gratitude, prayers, good wishes, and treats that came into the rectory over the last week.
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: Thank you for your generous gift to the Diocese of Ogdensburg Retirement Plan for Priests on Christmas Day. Like every North Country parish we forward 100% of the collection to the Diocese of Ogdensburg to fund pensions for retired priests. Pension needs for the future as well as obligation for the next year are being met thanks to your generous donation.
NOTICE: You may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) from the IRS. Are you working, yet struggling to pay your bills? You may qualify for money from the IRS through the EITC. Working persons who earned less than $49,751 may be eligible for a credit of up to $5,751. Learn more at www.irs.gov/eitc or call 1-800-tax-1040
FUNERAL: A funeral was celebrated this week for Robert LaVarnway. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.
MARRIAGE TIP: Just for today, pay attention to your breath, your spirit, your physical well-being and be thankful for life no matter how fragile. Ask your spouse to remind you. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
MARCH FOR LIFE: Please join Champlain Valley Right to Life for the 38th Annual Plattsburgh March for Life. The march starts Sunday January 15th at 1:30 at the Newman Center on Broad Street and continues to St. John's Church. After the March (approximately 2 PM) there is a presentation by James Sedlak, Vice President of American Life League, followed by a reception.
DIOCESAN ECUMENICAL SERVICE: The 2012 Diocesan Ecumenical Service, anticipating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, will be celebrated on Sunday, January 15, at 2:00 PM at Sacred Heart Church, 212 Main Street, Massena. Bishop Terry R. LaValley will preside. Fr. James J. Kane, Director of the Office of Ecumenical & Inter-religious Affairs of the Diocese of Albany, will preach. Following the service, a reception will be held at Trinity Catholic School.
MAY YOU BE BLESSED WITH THE PEACE AND JOY OF A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
Jan 20-23: Annual March for Life to Washington
Jan 21-22: Food Shelf Weekend
Jan 21-22: Special Respect Human Life Collection
Feb 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend
Feb 22: Ash Wednesday, Special Collection for Church in Central and Eastern Europe
Feb 25-26: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
May 13: First Communion
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.amm.org/chss/chss.asp (Catholic Home Study)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for January That victims of natural disasters may received the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.
STATEMENT OF GIVING FOR INCOME TAXES: If you wish to receive a statement of your financial contributions to St. James Church for 2011, please indicate this on your Sunday offering envelope so that we can assure confidentiality.
THANK YOU FROM FATHER DENO: A parish Christmas celebration is possible only with the generous help of many persons. I thank all of you who prepared the decorations, participated in the Liturgy including music and singing, Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Ushers, and those who joined us at Mass. I am also humbled by the amount of cards, words of gratitude, prayers, good wishes, and treats that came into the rectory over the last week.
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: Thank you for your generous gift to the Diocese of Ogdensburg Retirement Plan for Priests on Christmas Day. Like every North Country parish we forward 100% of the collection to the Diocese of Ogdensburg to fund pensions for retired priests. Pension needs for the future as well as obligation for the next year are being met thanks to your generous donation.
NOTICE: You may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) from the IRS. Are you working, yet struggling to pay your bills? You may qualify for money from the IRS through the EITC. Working persons who earned less than $49,751 may be eligible for a credit of up to $5,751. Learn more at www.irs.gov/eitc or call 1-800-tax-1040
FUNERAL: A funeral was celebrated this week for Robert LaVarnway. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.
MARRIAGE TIP: Just for today, pay attention to your breath, your spirit, your physical well-being and be thankful for life no matter how fragile. Ask your spouse to remind you. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
MARCH FOR LIFE: Please join Champlain Valley Right to Life for the 38th Annual Plattsburgh March for Life. The march starts Sunday January 15th at 1:30 at the Newman Center on Broad Street and continues to St. John's Church. After the March (approximately 2 PM) there is a presentation by James Sedlak, Vice President of American Life League, followed by a reception.
DIOCESAN ECUMENICAL SERVICE: The 2012 Diocesan Ecumenical Service, anticipating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, will be celebrated on Sunday, January 15, at 2:00 PM at Sacred Heart Church, 212 Main Street, Massena. Bishop Terry R. LaValley will preside. Fr. James J. Kane, Director of the Office of Ecumenical & Inter-religious Affairs of the Diocese of Albany, will preach. Following the service, a reception will be held at Trinity Catholic School.
MAY YOU BE BLESSED WITH THE PEACE AND JOY OF A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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