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”.