Sunday, April 29, 2012
Bulletin for the Week of April 29, 2012
LOOKING AHEAD
May 5: First Penance for First Communion 10:00 AM
May 5-6: Renovation Fund Collection
May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
May 12-13: Catholic Charities Collection
May 13: First Communion
May 17: Ascension of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation, Masses 8:30 and 5;30 PM
May 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend
May 26-27: Special Collection for Catholic Home Missions
June 10: Cadyville Firemen Field Day, noon
High School Graduations
June 16 Seton Catholic
June 22 Saranac Central
June 22 Beekmantown Central
TOP NOTCH LINKS
www.usccb.org/concience (religious liberty)
www.ewtn.com (Spirituality)
Mission Intention for April: That many young people might hear the call of Jesus and follow Him in the priesthood and religious life.
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: With Father Amyot Oct 31-Nov 10. For info: 315-384-2064.
FIRST PENANCE AND REHEARSAL: Parents of those making their First Communion are reminded that a rehearsal and First Penance for these children will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 5th.
CONGRATULATIONS: Sixty years ago residents of Cadyville met in the St. Anthony’s hall to discuss the need for fire protection. As a result of this meeting the Cadyville Fire Department and Fire District were formed with plans to purchase the first fire truck and to erect a fire station. In those early days the Cadyville Fire Department provided fire protection to all of the area north of Route 3 and included Cumberland Head and the Town of Saranac. At its recent banquet celebrating 60 years of fire protection, Clarence Duquette, Sr. and Burton Duquette were honored for serving all of these 60 years. We offer our appreciation for all the current members and our prayers for eternal rest to the 88 members who have answered the “final call”.
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
BAPTISM: Jillann Ann Greule, daughter of James and Melissa (Sears) Greule became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on April 22nd.
WANTED: SETON CATHOLIC CENTRAL is looking for families willing to host international students for the 2012-13 school year. Applicants are asked to introduce our American culture to a teenager from abroad. Each participating family will receive a stipend of $550 per month per child. More information is available by contacting Mrs. Lynn Gilbert, the Director of International Students, at 518.561.4031 for an application.
FUNERALS: Please pray for Shirley Carter and Millie Gallagher whose funerals were this week.
MARRIAGE TIP: If you made a list of reasons why any couple got married, and another list of reasons for their divorce, you'd have a lot of overlap. Often the very trait that you admired gets on your nerves because your spouse overdeveloped that quality. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - VOCATIONS SUNDAY: Today's Gospel reading from St. John is the parable of the good shepherd. On this Good Shepherd Sunday, we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pray for holy vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life, especially for our diocese, that God will raise up good shepherds in our midst.
VOCATION PRAYER
God our Father, You call us to share in the mission of the Church. We beg you, O God, that all those whom you are calling to serve in the harvest field of this diocese and beyond may heed Your voice and serve Your people in faithful love. May Your Holy Spirit empower them to respond with a willing and generous, “Yes.” We ask You to choose someone from this family to be a priest, sister or brother. We promise to support that person with our prayers and encouragement. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Bulletin for the Week of April 23, 2012
LOOKING AHEAD
Apr 28: Spring Burials - Mass 8:30 followed by burials
May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
May 12-13: Catholic Charities Collection
May 13: First Communion
May 17: Ascension of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation, Masses 8:30 and 5;30 PM
May 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend
May 26-27: Special Collection for Catholic Home Missions
June 10: Cadyville Firemen Field Day, noon
High School Graduations
June 16 Seton Catholic
June 22 Saranac Central
June 22 Beekmantown Central
TOP NOTCH LINKS
www.newadvent.org (Current news)
www.henrinouwen.org (Spirituality)
Mission Intention for April: That many young people might hear the call of Jesus and follow Him in the priesthood and religious life.
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: With Father Amyot Oct 31-Nov 10. For info: 315-384-2064.
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
BAPTISM: Kami Ceceilia Heidelmark, daughter of Michael and Kathleen (Harrsch) Heidelmark became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on April 15th.
MARRIAGE TIP: Marriage works best when you have similar moral values, but what if you have different beliefs in a particular situation? The rule of thumb is to honor the stricter person’s moral values. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Mater Dei Foundation is offering scholarships for Catholic college bound seniors. People interested in applying, please contact Mr. Ron Romano, 401 Williams St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or e-mail at rcromano1319@yahoo.com before April 21st.
HOLY WATER AND HOME BLESSING FOR EASTER: The Easter water blessed at the Easter Vigil service is available to you to bring home in small bottles you will find near the Holy Water container. Gather your family together and use this Easter water to sprinkle each room of your home after praying the following prayer: Bless all the members of this household and surround them with your protection, that they may find comfort and peace in Jesus Christ, the paschal lamb, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
WORKS OF MERCY: Last week, on Divine Mercy Sunday, some requested a list of the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy
The Corporal Works of Mercy
To feed the hungry
To give drink to the thirsty.
To clothe the naked.
To visit and ransom the captives.
To shelter the homeless.
To visit the sick.
To bury the dead.
The Spiritual Works of Mercy
To admonish sinners.
To instruct the ignorant.
To counsel the doubtful.
To comfort the sorrowful.
To bear wrongs patiently.
To forgive all injuries.
To pray for the living and the dead.
INTERNET: In each parish bulletin you will find top notch Catholic websites that can provide Catholic information and documents on our Catholic faith. Pope Benedict XVI recently stated: These technologies are truly a gift to humanity and we must endeavour to insure that the benefits they offer are put at the service of all human individuals and communities.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Bulletin for the Week of April 15, 2012
LOOKING AHEAD
Apr 29-30: Special Collection for Catholic Home Missions
Apr 30: Knights of Columbus Communion, 10:00 AM
May 4: Mass to celebrate end of year for Religious Education, 2:45 PM
May 6-7: Special Collection for Renovation Fund
May 7: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, St. James Parish Center, 7:00 PM
May 8: Spring Burials after 8:30 Mass
May 13-14: Special Collection for Catholic Charities
May 14: Celebration of First Communion
May 25: Ascension of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation
May 27: Cumberland Bay Barbershoppers, Hawkins Hall, 7:30
June 11: Cadyville Firemen Field Day, noon
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.youthministrycenter.org (Youth Ministry))
www.cathcharities(Catholic Charities)
Mission Intention for May
FOR CHRISTIANS IN THE WORLD: Strengthened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit may they build a world of peace and justice.
CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL: Today’s second collection is for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. This Appeal supports the home missions – places right here in the United States where the Catholic Church struggles just to keep parishes open and to educate children in the faith. Some dioceses are terribly short of priests, sisters, and the money needed to run parishes. For example, there are only 70 priests in the whole state of Utah, 57 in Idaho, and 45 in Wyoming. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal helps build community within the Church and works for the common good of Catholics in the United States. Please give generously to help your fellow Catholics here in America.
NOTICE TO PARENTS OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STUDENTS: The end of the Religious Education Program for this year will be celebrated with a Mass at St. James Church on Thursday, May 4th at 2:45. Students will be dropped off as usual at the St. James Parish Center. After a short meeting with their teachers they will come to the Church for Mass. All parents and others are encourage to participate in this Mass if at all possible. Parents are advised to pick up their child at the St. James Church on Thursday, May 4th. Many, many thanks to all parents who have allowed their child to participate in the parish religious education program this year. Fifty-five (55) students in Grades 1-6 have participated in this program. Registration for 2006-07 will take place in August. Summer, however, should not be a time to slack off from doing your part as a parent in the religious education of your child. Several web sites are available to assist you in this responsibility. Each of them have special sections for parents, and sections of activities for children at every grade level. You will be very surprised to find out how useful they are to you and your child. The sites are as follows:
www.faithfirst.com/
www.mhschool.com/benziger/
www.harcourtreligion.com/
www.loyolapress.org/
www.sbgreligion.com/
www.catholic.com
SPORTSCAMP, 2006: Sportscamp 2006, held at Wadhams Hall, Ogdensburg, is a great place where boys and girls ages 11-15 can blend quality sports with personal and spiritual growth. Sports are a reflection of life: winning and losing, competition and cooperation. The focus of Sportscamp is not only to help campers become better athletes, but also better people. Basketball is scheduled for July 9-13 and soccer is scheduled for July 16-20. Both camps fill quickly. Please phone (315) 393-2929 for your child’s application or contact their web site at: www.youthministrycenter.org/Registration
BIRTHRIGHT TRAINING: When you hear of someone who is pregnant and in difficulties, do you want to help her quietly in practical ways that respect the dignity and her baby’s life? Consider joining Birthright. Our training begins Saturday morning, May 6, 9am-1pm. Call Birthright: 563-4300
ATTENTION TEENAGERS: Spend a weekend that's packed with adventure, fun, faith and friends, at Camp Guggenheim! Don’t miss this chance for an incredible getaway that will give you an opportunity to catch some sun on the beach, take Adventure challenges as a group, plan and participate in awesome liturgies, create works of art, go kayaking, dance,and more! Dynamic, caring counselors design everything with you in mind. There are six one week sessions for young people ages 12-15 starting on July 2nd. One session for teens ages 16-18 on August 6th. Pick up an application in the back of the Church or phone 315-393-2929 for more information.
WITNESSES: The apostles testified to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, even Thomas, the doubter. This witness is recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, Son of God. Tradition is the handing on of this firsthand witness of those who saw from the beginning till each of us now. Happy and blessed are those who have not seen, yet believe. Our faith is based on witnesses. We cry with Thomas, My Lord and my God! May the Lord strengthen us and give us his peace. Peace be with you!
Apr 29-30: Special Collection for Catholic Home Missions
Apr 30: Knights of Columbus Communion, 10:00 AM
May 4: Mass to celebrate end of year for Religious Education, 2:45 PM
May 6-7: Special Collection for Renovation Fund
May 7: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, St. James Parish Center, 7:00 PM
May 8: Spring Burials after 8:30 Mass
May 13-14: Special Collection for Catholic Charities
May 14: Celebration of First Communion
May 25: Ascension of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation
May 27: Cumberland Bay Barbershoppers, Hawkins Hall, 7:30
June 11: Cadyville Firemen Field Day, noon
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.youthministrycenter.org (Youth Ministry))
www.cathcharities(Catholic Charities)
Mission Intention for May
FOR CHRISTIANS IN THE WORLD: Strengthened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit may they build a world of peace and justice.
CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL: Today’s second collection is for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. This Appeal supports the home missions – places right here in the United States where the Catholic Church struggles just to keep parishes open and to educate children in the faith. Some dioceses are terribly short of priests, sisters, and the money needed to run parishes. For example, there are only 70 priests in the whole state of Utah, 57 in Idaho, and 45 in Wyoming. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal helps build community within the Church and works for the common good of Catholics in the United States. Please give generously to help your fellow Catholics here in America.
NOTICE TO PARENTS OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STUDENTS: The end of the Religious Education Program for this year will be celebrated with a Mass at St. James Church on Thursday, May 4th at 2:45. Students will be dropped off as usual at the St. James Parish Center. After a short meeting with their teachers they will come to the Church for Mass. All parents and others are encourage to participate in this Mass if at all possible. Parents are advised to pick up their child at the St. James Church on Thursday, May 4th. Many, many thanks to all parents who have allowed their child to participate in the parish religious education program this year. Fifty-five (55) students in Grades 1-6 have participated in this program. Registration for 2006-07 will take place in August. Summer, however, should not be a time to slack off from doing your part as a parent in the religious education of your child. Several web sites are available to assist you in this responsibility. Each of them have special sections for parents, and sections of activities for children at every grade level. You will be very surprised to find out how useful they are to you and your child. The sites are as follows:
www.faithfirst.com/
www.mhschool.com/benziger/
www.harcourtreligion.com/
www.loyolapress.org/
www.sbgreligion.com/
www.catholic.com
SPORTSCAMP, 2006: Sportscamp 2006, held at Wadhams Hall, Ogdensburg, is a great place where boys and girls ages 11-15 can blend quality sports with personal and spiritual growth. Sports are a reflection of life: winning and losing, competition and cooperation. The focus of Sportscamp is not only to help campers become better athletes, but also better people. Basketball is scheduled for July 9-13 and soccer is scheduled for July 16-20. Both camps fill quickly. Please phone (315) 393-2929 for your child’s application or contact their web site at: www.youthministrycenter.org/Registration
BIRTHRIGHT TRAINING: When you hear of someone who is pregnant and in difficulties, do you want to help her quietly in practical ways that respect the dignity and her baby’s life? Consider joining Birthright. Our training begins Saturday morning, May 6, 9am-1pm. Call Birthright: 563-4300
ATTENTION TEENAGERS: Spend a weekend that's packed with adventure, fun, faith and friends, at Camp Guggenheim! Don’t miss this chance for an incredible getaway that will give you an opportunity to catch some sun on the beach, take Adventure challenges as a group, plan and participate in awesome liturgies, create works of art, go kayaking, dance,and more! Dynamic, caring counselors design everything with you in mind. There are six one week sessions for young people ages 12-15 starting on July 2nd. One session for teens ages 16-18 on August 6th. Pick up an application in the back of the Church or phone 315-393-2929 for more information.
WITNESSES: The apostles testified to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, even Thomas, the doubter. This witness is recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, Son of God. Tradition is the handing on of this firsthand witness of those who saw from the beginning till each of us now. Happy and blessed are those who have not seen, yet believe. Our faith is based on witnesses. We cry with Thomas, My Lord and my God! May the Lord strengthen us and give us his peace. Peace be with you!
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Bulletin for the Week of April 8, 2012
LOOKING AHEAD
Apr 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend
Apr 28: Spring Burials - Mass 8:30 followed by burials
May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
May 12-13: Catholic Charities Collection
May 13: First Communion
May 17: Ascension of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation, Masses 8:30 and 5;30 PM
May 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend
May 26-27: Special Collection for Catholic Home Missions
June 10: Cadyville Firemen Field Day, noon
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.wordonfire.org (Catholicism)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for April: That many young people might hear the call of Jesus and follow Him in the priesthood and religious life.
SPRING BRUNCH: Holy Angels Church, Altona, Sunday, April 15, 2012 Serving 8 AM - 1 PM
DISCERNMENT WEEKEND: The Sisters of St. Joseph invite single, Catholic women to a weekend of prayer, quiet and discernment on April 21-22/2012 at Watertown. For information and registration contact Sister Mary Gregory, SSJ 315-782-3460 or email smgssj@yahoo.com.
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: With Father Amyot Oct 31-Nov 10. For info: 315-384-2064.
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
MARRIAGE TIP: The first duty of love is to listen. Can you accurately repeat anything your spouse said earlier today? Find more Marriage Rx at :www.foryourmarriage.org
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Mater Dei Foundation is offering scholarships for Catholic college bound seniors. People interested in applying, please contact Mr. Ron Romano, 401 Williams St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or e-mail at rcromano1319@yahoo.com before April 21st.
THANKS: I am most appreciative to all parishioners who assisted in a variety of ways in making the Liturgy and prayers of Holy Week and Easter memorable for their spirituality, and transition from Lent to Easter, and those who contributed for the Easter flowers.
HOLY WATER AND HOME BLESSING FOR EASTER: The Easter water blessed at the Easter Vigil service is available to you to bring home in small bottles you will find near the Holy Water container. Gather your family together and use this Easter water to sprinkle each room of your home after praying the following prayer: Bless all the members of this household and surround them with your protection, that they may find comfort and peace in Jesus Christ, the paschal lamb, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
EASTER MESSAGE OF BISHOP LAVALLEY
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
The resurrection itself was never in doubt—God cannot die. But the surprise and gift of Easter is that the resurrection is for us, too! Jesus has been raised in our flesh and blood. It is our death that has been defeated. This is truly the ‘Day of the Lord.’ As we walk through life, we become increasingly aware of our mortality and the inevitable journey towards death. Death constitutes a huge challenge to our faith, for we see beyond death only as through a darkened glass.
Easter Sunday comes as surely as the dawn. As a resurrection people, we breathe the pure air of everlasting life. Death has been overcome. In His love for us, God draws us outwards into the unknown, the beyond, the infinite, the eternal. We go forward more confidently and hopefully because
Jesus our Brother has gone ahead of us.
While we may stumble and fall on our personal journeys, let us never lose hope in the God who saves us. When we love, accept, and forgive one another, we allow the splendor of Christ’s resurrection to scatter the shadows that darken the lives of our sisters and brothers. Let us all walk together in radiant hope, following the risen Christ who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Wishing you a glorious Easter!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Apr 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend
Apr 28: Spring Burials - Mass 8:30 followed by burials
May 6: Class for those preparing for Confirmation, 6:00 PM St. James Parish Center
May 12-13: Catholic Charities Collection
May 13: First Communion
May 17: Ascension of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation, Masses 8:30 and 5;30 PM
May 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend
May 26-27: Special Collection for Catholic Home Missions
June 10: Cadyville Firemen Field Day, noon
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.wordonfire.org (Catholicism)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for April: That many young people might hear the call of Jesus and follow Him in the priesthood and religious life.
SPRING BRUNCH: Holy Angels Church, Altona, Sunday, April 15, 2012 Serving 8 AM - 1 PM
DISCERNMENT WEEKEND: The Sisters of St. Joseph invite single, Catholic women to a weekend of prayer, quiet and discernment on April 21-22/2012 at Watertown. For information and registration contact Sister Mary Gregory, SSJ 315-782-3460 or email smgssj@yahoo.com.
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: With Father Amyot Oct 31-Nov 10. For info: 315-384-2064.
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
MARRIAGE TIP: The first duty of love is to listen. Can you accurately repeat anything your spouse said earlier today? Find more Marriage Rx at :www.foryourmarriage.org
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Mater Dei Foundation is offering scholarships for Catholic college bound seniors. People interested in applying, please contact Mr. Ron Romano, 401 Williams St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or e-mail at rcromano1319@yahoo.com before April 21st.
THANKS: I am most appreciative to all parishioners who assisted in a variety of ways in making the Liturgy and prayers of Holy Week and Easter memorable for their spirituality, and transition from Lent to Easter, and those who contributed for the Easter flowers.
HOLY WATER AND HOME BLESSING FOR EASTER: The Easter water blessed at the Easter Vigil service is available to you to bring home in small bottles you will find near the Holy Water container. Gather your family together and use this Easter water to sprinkle each room of your home after praying the following prayer: Bless all the members of this household and surround them with your protection, that they may find comfort and peace in Jesus Christ, the paschal lamb, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
EASTER MESSAGE OF BISHOP LAVALLEY
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
The resurrection itself was never in doubt—God cannot die. But the surprise and gift of Easter is that the resurrection is for us, too! Jesus has been raised in our flesh and blood. It is our death that has been defeated. This is truly the ‘Day of the Lord.’ As we walk through life, we become increasingly aware of our mortality and the inevitable journey towards death. Death constitutes a huge challenge to our faith, for we see beyond death only as through a darkened glass.
Easter Sunday comes as surely as the dawn. As a resurrection people, we breathe the pure air of everlasting life. Death has been overcome. In His love for us, God draws us outwards into the unknown, the beyond, the infinite, the eternal. We go forward more confidently and hopefully because
Jesus our Brother has gone ahead of us.
While we may stumble and fall on our personal journeys, let us never lose hope in the God who saves us. When we love, accept, and forgive one another, we allow the splendor of Christ’s resurrection to scatter the shadows that darken the lives of our sisters and brothers. Let us all walk together in radiant hope, following the risen Christ who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Wishing you a glorious Easter!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Bulletin for the Week of April 1, 2012
LOOKING AHEAD
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 6: Stations of the Cross, Planned Parenthood, 66 Brinkeroff Street, 10:00 AM
Apr 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend
Apr 28: Spring Burials - Mass 8:30 followed by burials
May 13: First Communion
May 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend
June 10: Cadyville Firemen Field Day, noon
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.wordonfire.org (Catholicism)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for April: That many young people might hear the call of Jesus and follow Him in the priesthood and religious life.
SPRING BRUNCH: Holy Angels Church, Altona, Sunday, April 15, 2012 Serving 8 AM - 1 PM
DISCERNMENT WEEKEND: The Sisters of St. Joseph invite single, Catholic women to a weekend of prayer, quiet and discernment on April 21-22/2012 at Watertown. For information and registration contact Sister Mary Gregory, SSJ 315-782-3460 or email smgssj@yahoo.com.
HOLY LAND/GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION: Christians around the world are united in a special way during Lent, Holy Week and Easter. As a collection requested by Pope Benedict XVI, the annual Good Friday collection offers a direct link for us to be witnesses of peace and to help protect the sacred shrines.
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: With Father Amyot Oct 31-Nov 10. For info: 315-384-2064.
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
MARRIAGE TIP: Many men and women are dissatisfied with their body – it’s too heavy, too thin, too old, too weak. Although love shouldn’t depend on being a hunk or sexy, taking care of oneself is a gift to your partner. Find more Marriage Rx at :www.foryourmarriage.org
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU! Tuesday, April 3: 6:30-8:00 PM
Mater Dei Foundation is offering scholarships for Catholic college bound seniors.
People interested in applying, please contact Mr. Ron Romano, 401 Williams St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or e-mail at rcromano1319@yahoo.com before April 21st.
NOTICE TO PARENTS: Parents who have children in grades 1-5 St. James Religious Education WILL NOT have classes on Holy Thursday, April 5th.
Holy Week Schedule, 2012
Palm Sunday, Mar 31-Apr 1 (distribution of Palms)
4:00 PM Mass
8:00 AM Mass
10:00 AM Mass
Holy Thursday, April 5
7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
8:30-10:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Good Friday, April 6
Noon Stations of the Cross
5:30 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday, April 7
8:00 PM Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, April 8
8:00 AM Mass
10:00 AM Mass
PALM SUNDAY: Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week and is one of only two days when we hear the story of the passion and death of Jesus. The proclamation of the gospel this weekend is much longer than usual. It tells the depths of Jesus' love for each of us and for all of us... Without the story of Christ's suffering and death there is no story of Easter joy and peace. You might find it helpful as your read it to imagine yourself as one or several of the characters:
What if I had been Pilate? or Judas? or Peter?
What if I had been one of the servants? or someone in the crowd?
What if I had been Jesus?
At one time or another in our lives, we are all of these. Who am I this Holy Week?
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 6: Stations of the Cross, Planned Parenthood, 66 Brinkeroff Street, 10:00 AM
Apr 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend
Apr 28: Spring Burials - Mass 8:30 followed by burials
May 13: First Communion
May 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend
June 10: Cadyville Firemen Field Day, noon
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.wordonfire.org (Catholicism)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for April: That many young people might hear the call of Jesus and follow Him in the priesthood and religious life.
SPRING BRUNCH: Holy Angels Church, Altona, Sunday, April 15, 2012 Serving 8 AM - 1 PM
DISCERNMENT WEEKEND: The Sisters of St. Joseph invite single, Catholic women to a weekend of prayer, quiet and discernment on April 21-22/2012 at Watertown. For information and registration contact Sister Mary Gregory, SSJ 315-782-3460 or email smgssj@yahoo.com.
HOLY LAND/GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION: Christians around the world are united in a special way during Lent, Holy Week and Easter. As a collection requested by Pope Benedict XVI, the annual Good Friday collection offers a direct link for us to be witnesses of peace and to help protect the sacred shrines.
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: With Father Amyot Oct 31-Nov 10. For info: 315-384-2064.
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
MARRIAGE TIP: Many men and women are dissatisfied with their body – it’s too heavy, too thin, too old, too weak. Although love shouldn’t depend on being a hunk or sexy, taking care of oneself is a gift to your partner. Find more Marriage Rx at :www.foryourmarriage.org
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU! Tuesday, April 3: 6:30-8:00 PM
Mater Dei Foundation is offering scholarships for Catholic college bound seniors.
People interested in applying, please contact Mr. Ron Romano, 401 Williams St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or e-mail at rcromano1319@yahoo.com before April 21st.
NOTICE TO PARENTS: Parents who have children in grades 1-5 St. James Religious Education WILL NOT have classes on Holy Thursday, April 5th.
Holy Week Schedule, 2012
Palm Sunday, Mar 31-Apr 1 (distribution of Palms)
4:00 PM Mass
8:00 AM Mass
10:00 AM Mass
Holy Thursday, April 5
7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
8:30-10:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Good Friday, April 6
Noon Stations of the Cross
5:30 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday, April 7
8:00 PM Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, April 8
8:00 AM Mass
10:00 AM Mass
PALM SUNDAY: Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week and is one of only two days when we hear the story of the passion and death of Jesus. The proclamation of the gospel this weekend is much longer than usual. It tells the depths of Jesus' love for each of us and for all of us... Without the story of Christ's suffering and death there is no story of Easter joy and peace. You might find it helpful as your read it to imagine yourself as one or several of the characters:
What if I had been Pilate? or Judas? or Peter?
What if I had been one of the servants? or someone in the crowd?
What if I had been Jesus?
At one time or another in our lives, we are all of these. Who am I this Holy Week?
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