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.