Bulletin for the Week of March 18, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD
Mar 23: Stations of the cross, St. James Church, 6:30 PM

Apr 1, May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center

Apr 3: THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU -Confessions, 6:30-8:00 PM

Apr 6: Special Collection for Holy Land

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 March: That the whole world might recognize the contribution of women to the development of society.

SPRING BRUNCH: Holy Angels Church, Altona, Sunday, April 15, 2012 Serving 8 AM - 1 PM

NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC: We are continuing the North Country Catholic subscription campaign.The paper is a source of information, evangelization and unity for all the Catholics in our diocese. 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.

EASTER FLOWERS: Envelopes are available at the entrance to the church for your contributions for Easter flowers in memory of special persons.

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.

LENTEN MISSION: The Roman Catholic Community of Dannemora and Redford will be hosting a Lenten Parish Mission at all weekend Masses March 24/25; Monday, March 26 and Tuesday, March 27 at St. Joseph Church, Dannemora at 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, March 28 at The Church of the Assumption in Redford at 7:00 p.m. The mission will be led by Rev. Raymond J. Moreau, current pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Chazy.

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES: Today, we take up the Works of the Holy Father/Catholic Relief Services. This collection helps the Holy Father to support victims of disaster, war and oppression, as well as to strengthen dioceses, religious orders, and struggling communities of faith. Catholic Relief Services help fund programs that aid refugees, immigrants and the impoverished, including victims of war, natural disaster and drought. Please help give hope to Jesus in Disguise and give generously to this collection.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg is seeking an Assistant Director for Christian Formation – Ogdensburg Region. The position is responsible for the management of the Ogdensburg Regional Office of Christian Formation and the supervision of the Formation for Ministry Program. Applicants should have a Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree with extensive experience in religious studies, religious education and faith formation. Additional qualifications include: successful experience as a catechist, knowledge of current catechetical documents, familiarity with the characteristics of the adult learner, a proven record in interpersonal skills and competency in the use of technology both administratively and in instructional settings. Submit letter of interest, resume and three professional references to: Human Resources Office, Diocese of Ogdensburg, P.O. Box 369, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or e-mail to ksnover@dioogdensburg.org. Deadline for application is April 6, 2012.

Lent Lunches - St. Joseph’s Dannemora + Dannemora United Methodist churches will host Lenten Luncheons on the Mondays of March, 11:30am-1pm. Lunch is free, open to anyone in the general area and beyond … an opportunity to enjoy the company of fellow Christians. If you can attend, please do so and lend your affirmation to our neighbors.

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: Sometimes when spouses don't really hear a message they guess. Sometimes they guess wrong. Listen to what your spouse is saying. Find more Marriage Rx at :www.foryourmarriage.org
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION):
Saturdays: 3:00-3:45
Sundays: 7:00-7:45; 9:15-9:45
April 3: 6:30-8:00 PM
Or by appointment anytime; please call Father Deno at 293-7026

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.