Bulletin for the Week of July 1, 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 July That everyone may have work in safe and secure conditions. MASS TIMES WHILE TRAVELLING: Parishioners who are travelling may call 1-800-627-7846 (1-800-MASSTIMES) or http://www.masstimes.org for the location and schedule of Masses in Catholic Churches throughout the USA and other countries. MARRIAGE TIP: How do you feel about growing old with your spouse? Talk about your concerns regarding aging - even if you're young. Knowing that your love is unconditional and does not depend on a perfect body is a part of "for better or for worse." Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org INSURANCE AND FUEL SPECIAL APPEAL: There will be a special collection next weekend to assist with the costs of insurance and heating for our parish buildings. A special envelope for this purpose is in your packet of envelopes The total costs of Insurance and Heating for 12 months July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 is $18,242 according to the following: HEATING Parish Center…... $1,894 Church……………. 5,489 Rectory ………….. 3,976 TOTAL $11,359 INSURANCE Fire ……………...$ 4,137 Liability………… 2,739 TOTAL $6,883 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. 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. 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.