Bulletin for the Week of March 4, 2012

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

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

NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC: The annual North Country Catholic subscription campaign begins this weekend. The price for a year’s subscription to the paper is $25 for Catholics within the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Support for the Catholic Press in the North Country through patron subscriptions at $35, $50, $100 and $250 allows the newspaper to maintain an affordable subscription rate for all. The North Country Catholic is the best way for us to be informed and stay connected with the 97,000 members of our diocesan family. Please enter your subscription today. Extra issues of the paper and subscription envelopes are available at the entrances of the church.

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.

HEALING MASS: Father Doug Decker will preside at a Healing Mass on Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m.at the Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Ellenburg Center. Light lunch to follow. RSVP by March 15 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: It's natural to want to win an argument, but in marriage both partners often have a piece of the truth. Put them together rather than insisting that your way is best.. 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

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.

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