Bulletin for the Week of May 13, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD 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 May 28: Memorial Day Mass, St. James 8:30 AM 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.cathcharities.org (Catholic Charities) www.maryknollmagazine.org (Maryknoll) Mission Intention for May: That those initiatives that defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society. PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: With Father Amyot Oct 31-Nov 10. For info: 315-384-2064. MARYKNOLL MAGAZINE: Copies of the May-June 2012 issue of Maryknoll are available for you at the entrance to the Church. HOLY DAY: The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord will be observed as a Holy Day of Obligation on Thursday, May 17th. Masses for this day will be at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM. 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 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. MARRIAGE TIP: Playfulness brings joy to a marriage, but some of us are very serious people. If you’re not the naturally playful type you may have to fake it. Even if you stumble you can laugh together at your awkward attempts. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org. SUPPORT CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Today, this parish joins the other parishes, throughout the Diocese, in supporting Catholic Charities. The second collection for the Annual Mother’s Day Appeal will help provide resources for Catholic Charities to continue its’ quality and compassionate service, to individuals and families throughout the North Country. Counseling, maternity and adoption services, community and parish outreach and advocacy are the core services of Catholic Charities. For more information or to donate online visit our website at: www.cathcharities.org or call: (315) 393-2255 All gifts to Catholic Charities are tax deductible. FIRST COMMUNION: This weekend we celebrate the First Holy Communion of our young girls and boys. We thank their parents for having helped them to this day. We also thank Mrs. Joan Herron, their religion teacher. Those making their First Communion are: Katelyn Bowers Jennifer Burdo Brady Doorey Braxton Montville Reese Montville Michaela Perry Sofia Ruggeri Ryan Trudeau Happy Mother's Day Mother’s Day was first observed soon after the turn of the twentieth century in the Methodist Church as a memorial service for those who had lost their mothers. The observance spread to other churches, and in 1914 became a civic holiday. Since the Middle Ages Roman Catholics had long observed the Fourth Sunday of Lent as “Mothering Sunday.” On Mothers’ Day we give thanks for our Mothers and all women of the world who have joined with God in the wonder of bringing forth new life. "The loveliest masterpiece Of the heart of God Is the heart of a mother." (Thérèse of Lisieux)

Bulletin for the Week of May, 6, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD 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 May 28: Memorial Day Mass, St. James 8:30 AM 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/conscience (religious liberty) www.ewtn.com (Spirituality) Mission Intention for May: That those initiatives that defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society. PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: With Father Amyot Oct 31-Nov 10. For info: 315-384-2064. HOLY DAY: The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord will be observed as a Holy Day of Obligation on Thursday, May 21st. Masses for this day will be at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM. 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 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 Clifford Duquette whose funeral was this week. MARRIAGE TIP: Many marriages would be better if the husband and the wife clearly understood that they are on the same side. Never undercut or blindside your spouse. The team will suffer Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org. HOLY DAY: The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord will be observed as a Holy Day of Obligation on Thursday, May 17th. Masses for this day will be at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM. CAMP GUGGENHEIM AND SPORTS CAMP: Brochures and application forms for Camp Guggenheim and SportsCamp are available at the entrance to the church or online at www.CatholicCamps.org or call 315-393-2920 ext. 411. SUPPORT CATHOLIC CHARITIES: The mission of Catholic Charities is to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable members of our communities. Inviting the involvement of the Church and the community, Catholic Charities fulfils this mission by empowering people through direct aid, counselling, community programs, outreach and advocacy. Catholic Charities provides quality and compassionate services to hundreds of our North Country neighbors. Catholic Charities also organizes and leads the advocacy efforts for the diocese. In both the direct service work and in the efforts to organize people to stand up for public policies that respect the sanctity and the dignity of human life, Catholic Charities needs your prayerful and financial assistance. The special Catholic Charities collection will be held next weekend. For more information on the programs/services of Catholic Charities throughout the North Country visit their website: www.cathcharities.org FIRST COMMUNION: Next weekend we celebrate the First Holy Communion of our young girls and boys. It is the day they become one with Jesus. We thank their parents for having helped them to this day. We also thank Mrs. Joan Herron, their religion teacher.