Bulletin for the Week of June 24, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD June 30-July 1: Renovation Fund Collectioin July 7-8: Insurance and Fuel Special Collection July 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend July 28-19: Mission COOP Presentation and Collection Aug 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend TOP NOTCH LINKS www.fortnight4freedom.org (Religous Freedom) www.saintannesshrine.org (St. Anne’s Shrine) Mission Intention for June: That Catholics may recognize in the Eucharist the living presence of the Risen One who accompanies them in daily life.. PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: With Father Amyot Oct 31-Nov 10. For info: 315-384-2064. GLUTEN-FREE HOSTS AVAILABLE: If you are in need of a gluten-free Communion host, please advise Father Deno before the Mass you attend, and the special host will be set aside for you. PILGRIMAGE MASS: On Sunday, July 15th Knights of Columbus, their families and friends from throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg will participate in the 64th Annual Pilgrimage to St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle LaMotte, Vermont. Bishop Terry LaValley will celebate Mass at 12:15 PM. Following Mass, Bishop LaValley will join the Knights, families and other pilgrims for a picnic lunch on the shrine’s grounds. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will take place at about 2:30 PM. All pilgrims are invited to the picnic lunch and if practical are asked to bring a dish to share. The Knights of Columbus will provide hot dogs, michigans, hamburgers and beverages. For more information please call Pilgrimage Coordinator Peter Keenan at 518-643-9241. MASS TIMES WHILE TRAVELING: Parishioners who are traveling may call 1-800-627-7846 (1-800-MASSTIMES) or www.masstimes.org for the location and schedule of Masses in Catholic Churches throughout the USA and other countries. This service is made possible by your contributions to the Catholic Communication Campaign. WORLD YOUTH DAY 2013: The following is provided for your information and interest by the Youth Ministry Department of the Diocese of Ogdensburg. World Youth Day 2013 will be in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil July 16th to July 30th, 2013. The journey will start with a week to Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. During the week, pilgrims will be hosted by a parish community for 4 days. From Uruguay, pilgrims will travel to WYD in Rio de Janeiro and the WYD Vigil and Mass. For more information please contact Lorraine Turgeon, Director of Young Adult Ministry at lturgeon@dioogdensburg.org or 315-323-4989. PARISH NURSE: St. James Parish welcomes two parishioners who have completed training in the ministry of Parish Nurse at the Mercy Care Parish Nursing Program at Saranac Lake. A Parish Nurse is an active RN licensed in New York State with the specialized practice that focuses on whole person health and spiritual care. A Parish Nurse can help parishioners *who feel lost in our increasingly complex health system *who have questions about a medical condition, treatment, medication or symptoms *who need help and don’t know where to turn *who have recently been released from the hospital FAMILY GUGGENHEIM: Family Guggenheim is an opportunity for the entire family to get away for a few days of relaxation, Family Guggenheim is held at the Guggenheim Retreat Center, operated by on Lower Saranac Lake. Sessions 1 and 2 begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9 and Thursday, August 16 and end at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 12 and Sunday, August 19. Session 3 begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5 and ends at 5:00 p.m.on Sunday, October 7. For information phone 315-393-2920. MARRIAGE TIP: If you do something wrong, don’t say, “I’m sorry,” which doesn’t need a response. Say, “Will you forgive me?” The other spouse has to say “yes” or “no.” If “no,” you need to talk. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org. FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM: This is a time of prayer for our country which concludes on July 4, Independence Day. During these days our Catholic Church calendar celebrates a series of great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political power such as St. John the Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul, and the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome. Culminating on Independence Day, this special period of prayer and public action is to emphasize both our Christian and American heritage of liberty. Human beings perceive the requirements of their conscience through the divine law. They must follow faithfully their conscience. No one should either be forced to act contrary to his or her conscience or be forbidden to act in accordance with his or her conscience. This is especially the case when it involves one’s religious beliefs. Religious liberty is understood to be both private and public. It cannot be limited to what takes places in houses of worship.

Bulletin for the Week of June 17, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD June 16-17: Food Shelf Weekend July 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend Aug 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend High School Graduations June 22 Saranac Central June 22 Beekmantown Central TOP NOTCH LINKS www.fortnight4freedom.org (Religous Freedom) www.saintannesshrine.org (St. Anne’s Shrine) Mission Intention for June: That Catholics may recognize in the Eucharist the living presence of the Risen One who accompanies them in daily life.. PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: With Father Amyot Oct 31-Nov 10. For info: 315-384-2064. GLUTEN-FREE HOSTS AVAILABLE: If you are in need of a gluten-free Communion host, please advise Father Deno before the Mass you attend, and the special host will be set aside for you. MASS TIMES WHILE TRAVELING: Parishioners who are traveling may call 1-800-627-7846 (1-800-MASSTIMES) or www.masstimes.org for the location and schedule of Masses in Catholic Churches throughout the USA and other countries. This service is made possible by your contributions to the Catholic Communication Campaign. PARISH NURSE: St. James Parish welcomes two parishioners who have completed training in the ministry of Parish Nurse at the Mercy Care Parish Nursing Program at Saranac Lake. A Parish Nurse is an active RN licensed in New York State with the specialized practice that focuses on whole person health and spiritual care. Our parish nurses can help you by visiting you in your home to help problem solve, to consult, to support, to listen, to help you find available community resources that you may need. FAMILY GUGGENHEIM: Family Guggenheim is an opportunity for the entire family to get away for a few days of relaxation, Family Guggenheim is held at the Guggenheim Retreat Center, operated by on Lower Saranac Lake. Sessions 1 and 2 begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9 and Thursday, August 16 and end at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 12 and Sunday, August 19. Session 3 begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5 and ends at 5:00 p.m.on Sunday, October 7. For information phone 315-393-2920. 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: Speak to your spouse the way you would to a stranger or a co-worker. Be kind. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org. A FATHER’S DAY BLESSING The following blessing may be used with the table blessing on Father’s Day. God Our Father, in your wisdom and love you made all things. Bless our father. Let the example of his faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, his family, may honor him always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM: The fourteen days from June 21�the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More�to July 4, Independence Day, are dedicated to the �fortnight for freedom��a prayer for our country. During these days our Catholic Church calendar celebrates a series of great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political power�St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More, St. John the Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul, and the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome. Culminating on Independence Day, this special period of prayer, and public action to emphasize both our Christian and American heritage of liberty. The Catholic Churches of Plattsburgh will have a Holy Hour for Religious Liberty at Our Lady of Victory Church on Thursday, June 21 at 7:00 PM.

Bulletin for the Week of June 10, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD June 9-10: Special Collection for Catholic Communications June 10: Cadyville Firemen Field Day, noon June 16-17: Food Shelf Weekend July 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend Aug 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend High School Graduations June 16 Seton Catholic June 22 Saranac Central June 22 Beekmantown Central TOP NOTCH LINKS www.marriageuniqueforareason.org/ (Marriage) www.saintannesshrine.org (St. Anne’s Shrine) Mission Intention for June: That Catholics may recognize in the Eucharist the living presence of the Risen One who accompanies them in daily life.. PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: With Father Amyot Oct 31-Nov 10. For info: 315-384-2064. GLUTEN-FREE HOSTS AVAILABLE: If you are in need of a gluten-free Communion host, please advise Father Deno at whichever Mass you attend, and the special host will be set aside for you. NEWS FROM SETON CATHOLIC: As another successful school year winds down, it is truly a great time to say a big thank you to the generous and faithful parishioners of our core parishes who support Seton Catholic daily financially and through prayer! We truly appreciate it and remember all of you in our prayers daily. Catholic education is an essential part of the church’s evangelization and without all of you it would not be possible. Our middle school will celebration the annual Moving Up Day with Mass at St. Peter’s on Thursday, June 14th at 7pm. A reception will follow immediately after in the Emmaus Room. Our graduates will celebrate their baccalaureate Mass at Our Lady of Victory on Friday, June 15th at 7pm. Graduation will follow on Saturday, June 16th at 1pm in Hawkins Hall.. MASS TIMES WHILE TRAVELING: Parishioners who are traveling may call 1-800-627-7846 (1-800-MASSTIMES) or www.masstimes.org for the location and schedule of Masses in Catholic Churches throughout the USA and other countries. This service is made possible by your contributions to the Catholic Communication Campaign. PARISH NURSE: St. James Parish welcomes two parishioners who have completed training in the ministry of Parish Nurse at the Mercy Care Parish Nursing Program at Saranac Lake. A Parish Nurse is an active RN licensed in New York State with the specialized practice that focuses on whole person health and spiritual care as part of the process of promoting holistic health in a parish community. It originated with Phoebe, the deaconess mentioned in the letter of St. Paul to the Romans who opened her home to the sick and needy. Our parish nurses can help you by visiting you in your home to help problem solve, to consult, to support, to listen, to help you find available community resources that you may need. FAMILY GUGGENHEIM: Family Guggenheim is an opportunity for the entire family to get away for a few days of relaxation, fun, prayer, and just being together as family. Family Guggenheim is held at the Guggenheim Retreat Center, operated by on Lower Saranac Lake. Sessions 1 and 2 begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9 and Thursday, August 16 and end at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 12 and Sunday, August 19. Session 3 begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5 and ends at 5:00 p.m.on Sunday, October 7. For information phone 315-393-2920. 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: At times, we all need our space. Do you and your spouse have a place where you can each go for some alone time? Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS COLLECTION: The Catholic Communication Campaign follows the Holy Father’s direction that we make good use of our digital presence in the world by making it easy to access the important tenets of the Catholic faith online and through television, radio and print media. The CCC provides content the way you need it. Thank you for your generous donation—half of which stays in our diocese to help our communications efforts

Bulletin for the Week of June 3, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD June 9-10: Special Collection for Catholic Communications June 10: Cadyville Firemen Field Day, noon June 16-17: Food Shelf Weekend July 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend Aug 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend High School Graduations June 16 Seton Catholic June 22 Saranac Central June 22 Beekmantown Central TOP NOTCH LINKS www.marriageuniqueforareason.org/ (Marriage) www.maryknollmagazine.org (Maryknoll) Mission Intention for June: That Catholics may recognize in the Eucharist the living presence of the Risen One who accompanies them in daily life.. PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: With Father Amyot Oct 31-Nov 10. For info: 315-384-2064. GLUTEN-FREE HOSTS AVAILABLE: If you are in need of a gluten-free host, please advise Father Deno at whichever Mass you attend, and the special host will be set aside for you. PARISH NURSE: St. James Parish welcomes two parishioners who have completed training in the ministry of Parish Nurse at the Mercy Care Parish Nursing Program at Saranac Lake. A Parish Nurse is an active RN licensed in New York State with the specialized practice that focuses on whole person health and spiritual care as part of the process of promoting holistic health in a parish community. It originated with Phoebe, the deaconess mentioned in the letter of St. Paul to the Romans who opened her home to the sick and needy. St. Fabiola, a fourth century widow, sold her possessions and using her wealth to build homes to care for the sick and the poor. Future weekly bulletins will provide information on the services to you of St. James Parish Nurses. The Parish Nurses of St Peter’s Church invite you to a Faith Based Diabetes Support Group which will meet Sunday, June 3rd at 3:00 PM in the Emmaus Room. BAPTISM: Samuel Timothy Allan Mischler, son of Gregory and Michelle (Meyer) Mischler became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on May 27th. VOCAL CONCERT: The Northern Adirondack Vocal Ensemble will offer their new program, “Of Heaven and Earth: Sacred and Secular Choral Gems” on Saturday, June 16 at 7:30 pm, at St. Peter’s Church, Plattsburgh. Admission is a $10 donation at the door. For more information please telephone 293-7613. FAMILY GUGGENHEIM: Family Guggenheim is an opportunity for the entire family to get away for a few days of relaxation, fun, prayer, and just being together as family. Family Guggenheim is held at the Guggenheim Retreat Center, operated by on Lower Saranac Lake. Sessions 1 and 2 begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9 and Thursday, August 16 and end at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 12 and Sunday, August 19. Session 3 begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5 and ends at 5:00 p.m.on Sunday, October 7. For information phone 315-393-2920. SAINT ANNE’S SHRINE: Saint Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte will reopen for the 2012 Pilgrimage and Tourist Season on Saturday, May 26, 2012 with the 7:00 p.m. Mass. Mass on Sunday, May 27 will be at 10:30. The Mass Schedule for the Season will be as follows: Saturday 7:00 p.m. (May 26 – Sept. 1)’ Sunday: 9:00 a.m. (June 17 – Sept. 2 10:30 a.m. (May 27 – Oct. 7) 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: Whose fault was your last fight? Maybe it clearly was one of you, but more often it’s a combination of misunderstanding, forgetting to do something, and spouses having different expectations. To resolve an argument look at what you contributed more than what your spouse did wrong. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org. PILGRIMAGE TO AURIESVILLE: The Catholic Daughters of Dannemora is sponsoring a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville on the feast day of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha on Saturday, July 14, 2012. Departure from St.Joseph’s Church, Dannemora will be at 6:30 am. For more information contact Bertha Pombrio at 492-7045. Applications should be in by June 7, 2012. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS COLLECTION: Next week our parish will take up the collection for the Catholic Communications. This collection communicates the Good News through Catholic social media activities and our faith through podcasts, television, radio and print media. Half of this collection stays in our diocese to support our communication needs, such as our North Country Catholic newspaper.