LOOKING AHEAD
Mar 2: Stations of the cross, St. James Church, 6:30 PM
Mar 3-4: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
Mar 11: Daylight Savings Time Begins
Mar 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend
Apr 3: THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU -Confessions, 6:30-8:00 PM
Apr 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend
May 13: First Communion
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.wordonfire.org (Catholicism)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for February That all people have access to water and other resources needed for daily life.
NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC: The annual North Country Catholic subscription campaign begins next weekend. For 66 years, the NCC has served as a vital source of information, evangelization and unity for the 97,000 members of our diocesan family. Subscribe to the North Country Catholic for weekly messages from Bishop LaValley, authoritative information about what the church teaches on the issues that you face in 21st-century life and inspiring stories about people living out their faith. 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.
BAPTISM: Amelia Ann Downie, daughter of Chad Ryan and Lindsey Ann (Moore) Downie became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on February 19th..
SPORTSCAMP: SportsCamp 2012, held at Wadhams in Ogdensburg, is a great place where boys and girls age 11-15 blend quality sports training with spiritual growth. Camp Dates: Basketball, July 8-12, Soccer July 8-12.Info at 315-393-2920 or www.catholiccamps.org
LENTEN SCHEDULE OF DAILY MASSES AREA PARISHES
St. James, Cadyville: 8:30 Mon-Fri
St. Joseph, Dannemora: 8:30 Mon and 6:00 PM Fri
Assumption, Redford: 6:00 PM Tues, 8:30 AM Thur
St. Alexander, Morrisonville: 9:00 Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri
St. Peter, Plattsburgh: 7:00 and 12:05 all weekdays
St. John, Plattsburgh: 9:00 Mon-Fri
Our Lady of Victory, Plattsburgh: 8:00 Mon-Fri
MARRIAGE TIP: There was a guy who loved his wife so much, he almost told her. Make sure this doesn't apply to you. Find more Marriage Rx at :www.foryourmarriage.org
CHURCH GUIDELINES FRO FASTING AND ABSTINENCE: All Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. Abstinence means eating no meat (Milk, eggs, and fish are fine.) Fasting means eating only one normal-sized meal and two small meals, with no snacks. Those 14 and older are required to abstain from meat; those 18-59 are required to fast, except in cases of special medical conditions that prevent fasting. During Lent Catholics fast and abstain from meat on certain days in imitation of Jesus’ fast in the desert for 40 days.
SUGGESTIONS FOR LENT 2012
For Catholics Lent is a time of inner conversion through Prayer, Fasting, Learning and Giving. To help you make Lent 2012 a spiritual renewal St. James Parish offers you the following help:
Participate in daily Masses when you can
Confess your sins through the Sacrament of Confession
Use the booklet What Am I Doing for Lent This Year?
Use the booklet The Bible and You for your Bible readings
Use The Magnificat Lenten Companion as a help in daily prayer
Pray, Fast and Give with Operation Rice Bowl and calendar
Pick up How to Make a Good Confession to prepare for Confession
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: St. Elizabeth’s Church, Elizabethtown, will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Sunday, March 15th at the Parish Hall from 2-6 PM. The dinner will consist of Corned Beef or Ham, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, home-made bread, milk, coffee or tea and gingerbread with topping. Adults: $8. Children under 12: $4.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Public Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday of Lent at 6:30 PM at St. James Church. Please try to include these as part of your Lenten prayer.
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
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Bulletin for the Week of February 19, 2012
LOOKING AHEAD
Feb 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend
Feb 22: Ash Wednesday. Masses at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Feb 22: Special Collection to support the Church in Central and Eastern Europe
Feb 24: Stations of the cross, St. James Church, 6:30 PM
Feb 25-26: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
Mar 11: Daylight Savings Time Begins
Mar 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend
Apr 3: THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU -ConfessionS, 6:30-8:00 PM
Apr 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend
May 13: First Communion
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.wordonfire.org (Catholicism)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for February That all people have access to water and other resources needed for daily life.
LENTEN REFLECTION SERIES: Join at the Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Ellenburg Center to prayerfully read and reflect on the weeks that lead up to Our Lord's Passion by meditating on the Sunday Bible readings and closing with Adoration and the Rosary on the Fridays of Lent, Feb 24-Mar 30, 1:00-3:00 PM. RSVP by February 21 to olaprayerhouse@gmail.com or 518-594-3253.
SPORTSCAMP: SportsCamp 2012, held at Wadhams in Ogdensburg, is a great place where boys and girls age 11-15 blend quality sports training with spiritual growth. Camp Dates: Basketball, July 8-12, Soccer July 8-12.Info at 315-393-2920 or www.catholiccamps.org
LENTEN SCHEDULE OF DAILY MASSES AREA PARISHES
St. James, Cadyville: 8:30 Mon-Fri
St. Joseph, Dannemora: 8:30 Mon and 6:00 PM Fri
Assumption, Redford: 6:00 PM Tues, 8:30 AM Thur
St. Alexander, Morrisonville: 9:00 Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri
St. Peter, Plattsburgh: 7:00 and 12:05 all weekdays
St. John, Plattsburgh: 9:00 Mon-Fri
Our Lady of Victory, Plattsburgh: 8:00 Mon-Fri
MARRIAGE TIP: Have you ever been president or leader of a group? What did you learn? In marriage, leadership is shared. What's your "marriage leadership" style?Find more Marriage Rx at:www.foryourmarriage.org
CHURCH GUIDELINES FRO FASTING AND ABSTINENCE: : Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of both fast and abstinence. All Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. Abstinence means eating no meat (Milk, eggs, and fish are fine.) Fasting means eating only one normal-sized meal and two small meals, with no snacks. Those 14 and older are required to abstain from meat; those 18-59 are required to fast, except in cases of special medical conditions that prevent fasting. During Lent Catholics fast and abstain from meat on certain days in imitation of Jesus’ fast in the desert for 40 days.
SUGGESTIONS FOR LENT 2012
For Catholics Lent is a time of inner conversion through Prayer, Fasting, Learning and Giving. To help you make Lent 2012 a spiritual renewal St. James Parish offers you the following help:
Receive ashes on Ash Wednesday at 8:30 or 5:30 Mass
Participate actively in weekend Masses
Participate in daily Masses when you can
Pray the Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 6:30 PM
Confess your sins through the Sacrament of Confession
Use the booklet What Am I Doing for Lent This Year?
Use the booklet The Bible and You for your Bible readings
Use The Magnificat Lenten Companion as a help in daily prayer
Pray, Fast and Give with Operation Rice Bowl and calendar
Pick up How to Make a Good Confession to prepare for Confession
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: St. Elizabeth’s Church, Elizabethtown, will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Sunday, March 15th at the Parish Hall from 2-6 PM. The dinner will consist of Corned Beef or Ham, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, home-made bread, milk, coffee or tea and gingerbread with topping. Adults: $8. Children under 12: $4.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Public Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday of Lent at 6:30 PM at St. James Church. Please try to include these as part of your Lenten prayer.
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
CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: The Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe will be on Ash Wednesday. Your donation helps to reinforce the Christian ideals of charity, family values, and kindness in a place struggling in the aftermath of 70 years of atheistic Soviet rule. Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections to learn more about the important projects funded by the Collection.
Feb 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend
Feb 22: Ash Wednesday. Masses at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Feb 22: Special Collection to support the Church in Central and Eastern Europe
Feb 24: Stations of the cross, St. James Church, 6:30 PM
Feb 25-26: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
Mar 11: Daylight Savings Time Begins
Mar 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend
Apr 3: THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU -ConfessionS, 6:30-8:00 PM
Apr 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend
May 13: First Communion
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.wordonfire.org (Catholicism)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for February That all people have access to water and other resources needed for daily life.
LENTEN REFLECTION SERIES: Join at the Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Ellenburg Center to prayerfully read and reflect on the weeks that lead up to Our Lord's Passion by meditating on the Sunday Bible readings and closing with Adoration and the Rosary on the Fridays of Lent, Feb 24-Mar 30, 1:00-3:00 PM. RSVP by February 21 to olaprayerhouse@gmail.com or 518-594-3253.
SPORTSCAMP: SportsCamp 2012, held at Wadhams in Ogdensburg, is a great place where boys and girls age 11-15 blend quality sports training with spiritual growth. Camp Dates: Basketball, July 8-12, Soccer July 8-12.Info at 315-393-2920 or www.catholiccamps.org
LENTEN SCHEDULE OF DAILY MASSES AREA PARISHES
St. James, Cadyville: 8:30 Mon-Fri
St. Joseph, Dannemora: 8:30 Mon and 6:00 PM Fri
Assumption, Redford: 6:00 PM Tues, 8:30 AM Thur
St. Alexander, Morrisonville: 9:00 Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri
St. Peter, Plattsburgh: 7:00 and 12:05 all weekdays
St. John, Plattsburgh: 9:00 Mon-Fri
Our Lady of Victory, Plattsburgh: 8:00 Mon-Fri
MARRIAGE TIP: Have you ever been president or leader of a group? What did you learn? In marriage, leadership is shared. What's your "marriage leadership" style?Find more Marriage Rx at:www.foryourmarriage.org
CHURCH GUIDELINES FRO FASTING AND ABSTINENCE: : Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of both fast and abstinence. All Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. Abstinence means eating no meat (Milk, eggs, and fish are fine.) Fasting means eating only one normal-sized meal and two small meals, with no snacks. Those 14 and older are required to abstain from meat; those 18-59 are required to fast, except in cases of special medical conditions that prevent fasting. During Lent Catholics fast and abstain from meat on certain days in imitation of Jesus’ fast in the desert for 40 days.
SUGGESTIONS FOR LENT 2012
For Catholics Lent is a time of inner conversion through Prayer, Fasting, Learning and Giving. To help you make Lent 2012 a spiritual renewal St. James Parish offers you the following help:
Receive ashes on Ash Wednesday at 8:30 or 5:30 Mass
Participate actively in weekend Masses
Participate in daily Masses when you can
Pray the Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 6:30 PM
Confess your sins through the Sacrament of Confession
Use the booklet What Am I Doing for Lent This Year?
Use the booklet The Bible and You for your Bible readings
Use The Magnificat Lenten Companion as a help in daily prayer
Pray, Fast and Give with Operation Rice Bowl and calendar
Pick up How to Make a Good Confession to prepare for Confession
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: St. Elizabeth’s Church, Elizabethtown, will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Sunday, March 15th at the Parish Hall from 2-6 PM. The dinner will consist of Corned Beef or Ham, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, home-made bread, milk, coffee or tea and gingerbread with topping. Adults: $8. Children under 12: $4.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Public Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday of Lent at 6:30 PM at St. James Church. Please try to include these as part of your Lenten prayer.
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
CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: The Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe will be on Ash Wednesday. Your donation helps to reinforce the Christian ideals of charity, family values, and kindness in a place struggling in the aftermath of 70 years of atheistic Soviet rule. Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections to learn more about the important projects funded by the Collection.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Bulletin for the Week of February 12, 2012
LOOKING AHEAD
Feb 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend
Feb 22: Ash Wednesday. Masses at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Feb 22: Special Collection to support the Church in Central and Eastern Europe
Feb 25-26: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
Mar 11: Daylight Savings Time Begins
Mar 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend
Apr 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend
May 13: First Communion
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.wordonfire.org (Catholicism)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for February That all people have access to water and other resources needed for daily life.
LENTEN REFLECTION SERIES: Join at the Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Ellenburg Center to prayerfully read and reflect on the weeks that lead up to Our Lord's Passion by meditating on the Sunday Bible readings and closing with Adoration and the Rosary on the Fridays of Lent, Feb 24-Mar 30, 1:00-3:00 PM. RSVP by February 21 to olaprayerhouse@gmail.com or 518-594-3253.
SPORTSCAMP: SportsCamp 2012, held at Wadhams in Ogdensburg, is a great place where boys and girls age 11-15 blend quality sports training with spiritual growth. Camp Dates: Basketball, July 8-12, Soccer July 8-12.Info at 315-393-2920 or www.catholiccamps.org
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
MARRIAGE TIP: It's not differences but how we handle them that separate successful marriages from the failures. Disagreeing doesn't predict divorce. Stonewalling, avoidance, contempt, criticism, and the silent treatment predict divorce. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: Next week on Ash Wednesday we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This Collection supports Catholic organizations that provide food, shelter, medical care, catechesis, and companionship for the lonely in a region still struggling in the aftermath of atheistic Soviet rule. Your donations help to restore the strength of the Church in the region. Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections to learn more.
VALENTINE’S DAY: St. Valentine was a Roman priest. He was sent to prison because he helped Christians who were persecuted by the Roman ruler. While in prison he converted 46 members of his guards family to Christianity. In Medieval England, a tradition began stating that birds chose their mates on the feast of St. Valentine. As this date approached, a young woman sent a letter to the person to whom she was engaged telling him: I would be for you a true and loving Valentine. Ever since February 14th has been known as Valentine’s Day.
Feb 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend
Feb 22: Ash Wednesday. Masses at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Feb 22: Special Collection to support the Church in Central and Eastern Europe
Feb 25-26: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
Mar 11: Daylight Savings Time Begins
Mar 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend
Apr 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend
May 13: First Communion
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.wordonfire.org (Catholicism)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for February That all people have access to water and other resources needed for daily life.
LENTEN REFLECTION SERIES: Join at the Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Ellenburg Center to prayerfully read and reflect on the weeks that lead up to Our Lord's Passion by meditating on the Sunday Bible readings and closing with Adoration and the Rosary on the Fridays of Lent, Feb 24-Mar 30, 1:00-3:00 PM. RSVP by February 21 to olaprayerhouse@gmail.com or 518-594-3253.
SPORTSCAMP: SportsCamp 2012, held at Wadhams in Ogdensburg, is a great place where boys and girls age 11-15 blend quality sports training with spiritual growth. Camp Dates: Basketball, July 8-12, Soccer July 8-12.Info at 315-393-2920 or www.catholiccamps.org
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
MARRIAGE TIP: It's not differences but how we handle them that separate successful marriages from the failures. Disagreeing doesn't predict divorce. Stonewalling, avoidance, contempt, criticism, and the silent treatment predict divorce. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: Next week on Ash Wednesday we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This Collection supports Catholic organizations that provide food, shelter, medical care, catechesis, and companionship for the lonely in a region still struggling in the aftermath of atheistic Soviet rule. Your donations help to restore the strength of the Church in the region. Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections to learn more.
VALENTINE’S DAY: St. Valentine was a Roman priest. He was sent to prison because he helped Christians who were persecuted by the Roman ruler. While in prison he converted 46 members of his guards family to Christianity. In Medieval England, a tradition began stating that birds chose their mates on the feast of St. Valentine. As this date approached, a young woman sent a letter to the person to whom she was engaged telling him: I would be for you a true and loving Valentine. Ever since February 14th has been known as Valentine’s Day.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Bulletin for the Week of February 5, 2012
LOOKING AHEAD
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. Masses at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Feb 22: Special Collection to support the Church in Central and Eastern Europe
Feb 25-26: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
Mar 11: Daylight Savings Time Begins
Mar 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend
Apr 14-15: 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: Callie Rae Tamer daughter of Adam and Christin (Simpson) Tamer, became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on January 22nd.
FUNERALS: Funerals were celebrated this week for Catherine Rock and Elsie Jock. Please remember them and their families in your prayers.
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
MARRIAGE TIP: What words have you said in the past week that you wish you could take back? Here's a rule of thumb to monitor your speech: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it good?. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: Catholic school education is one of the great and generous works of the Church. At this time some parents are making decisions to enrol their children in a Catholic school available to them for next year. The following Catholic Schools are available to the parents of St. James. The Tuition Assistance Program supported by the Bishop’s Fund and parishes helps parents with the cost of tuition. You can find information about the Plattsburgh Catholic Schools as follows:
SETON ACADEMY, PK-6, 23 St. Charles Street, Plattsburgh: 561-7132, www.seton-academy.net
SETON CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCHOOL,7-12, 206 New York Road, Plattsburgh: 561-4031, www.setoncatholic.net
THANK YOU: Richard Holcom of the Clinton County Department of Social Services sent the following thank you to St. James Parishioners rewarding the contributions to the Christmas Giving Tree: Once again the parish family of St. James has reached out to others and shared the true spirit of Christmas. Many children and teens in our area were touched by the generosity of and caring community. Sincere appreciation,
FEAST OF ST. BLAISE: Friday is the feast of St. Blaise, the traditional day for the blessing of throats. The custom comes from a time when the entire year was filled with blessings. As the year unfolded, the Church offered up the whole of creation to bless the Lord. Blaise was born around 316 AD and lived in Armenia. One legend has him saving the life of a boy with a fish bone caught in his throat. The words of the blessing used today are: Through the intercession of St. Blaise may God deliver you from ills of the throat and other ills. He is also the patron saint of veterinarians. Blessing of throats will take place after the 8:30 Mass on Friday.
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. Masses at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Feb 22: Special Collection to support the Church in Central and Eastern Europe
Feb 25-26: Campaign for Subscriptions to North Country Catholic
Mar 11: Daylight Savings Time Begins
Mar 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend
Apr 14-15: 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: Callie Rae Tamer daughter of Adam and Christin (Simpson) Tamer, became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on January 22nd.
FUNERALS: Funerals were celebrated this week for Catherine Rock and Elsie Jock. Please remember them and their families in your prayers.
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
MARRIAGE TIP: What words have you said in the past week that you wish you could take back? Here's a rule of thumb to monitor your speech: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it good?. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: Catholic school education is one of the great and generous works of the Church. At this time some parents are making decisions to enrol their children in a Catholic school available to them for next year. The following Catholic Schools are available to the parents of St. James. The Tuition Assistance Program supported by the Bishop’s Fund and parishes helps parents with the cost of tuition. You can find information about the Plattsburgh Catholic Schools as follows:
SETON ACADEMY, PK-6, 23 St. Charles Street, Plattsburgh: 561-7132, www.seton-academy.net
SETON CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCHOOL,7-12, 206 New York Road, Plattsburgh: 561-4031, www.setoncatholic.net
THANK YOU: Richard Holcom of the Clinton County Department of Social Services sent the following thank you to St. James Parishioners rewarding the contributions to the Christmas Giving Tree: Once again the parish family of St. James has reached out to others and shared the true spirit of Christmas. Many children and teens in our area were touched by the generosity of and caring community. Sincere appreciation,
FEAST OF ST. BLAISE: Friday is the feast of St. Blaise, the traditional day for the blessing of throats. The custom comes from a time when the entire year was filled with blessings. As the year unfolded, the Church offered up the whole of creation to bless the Lord. Blaise was born around 316 AD and lived in Armenia. One legend has him saving the life of a boy with a fish bone caught in his throat. The words of the blessing used today are: Through the intercession of St. Blaise may God deliver you from ills of the throat and other ills. He is also the patron saint of veterinarians. Blessing of throats will take place after the 8:30 Mass on Friday.
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