Bulletin for the Week of August 26, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD Sep 15-16: Bishop’s Fund Commitment Weekend Sep 15-16: Food Shelf Weekend Oct 4: Religious Education begins, grades 1-5 Oct 7; Nov 4; Dec 2; Feb 3; Mar 10; Apr 7; May 5: Classes in Preparation for Confirmation 6:30, St .James Parish Center Oct 12,2012-Nov 24,2013: Year of Faith Oct 20-21: Food Shelf Weekend Nov 4: Daylight Saving Time Ends May 12: First Communion May 25: Priest Ordination of Rev. Mr. Scott Belina, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 11:00 AM HARVEST DINNERS: September 9: Holy Angels, Altona 11:30-6:00 October 7, Our Lady of Victory Church, noon-5:00 PM TOP NOTCH LINKS www.faithfulcitizenship.org www.povertyusa.org (Poverty data) Mission Intention for August: That young people called to follow Christ, may be willing to proclaim and bear witness to the Gospel to the ends of the earth. MASS TIMES WHILE TRAVELING: 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. BISHOP’S FUND APPEAL: The Bishop’s Fund Appeal provides us the opportunity to share our blessings with others as we continually serve those who most need our help throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg. We have great hope that together we will be successful in 2012. Please respond as generously as possible when you receive your request from Bishop LaValley asking for your support of this year’s Appeal. LABOR DAY CELEBRATION: Labor Day Celebration to benefit Holy Name School in AuSable Forks will be on Labor Day, Monday September 3rd starting at 10:00 AM with a parade. This marks the 100th year of Catholic education in the AuSable Forks area. Chicken Bar-B-Q from 2-4 PM. There will be games for children, a classic car show and more. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2012-13: Registration forms for 2012-13 Religious Education grades 1-5 are available at the entrance to the church. The Religious Education Program for Grades 1-5 will be held on Thursdays whenever the Saranac Central School is in session. The first class will be Thursday, October 4th. Parents are requested to pick up a form for each child in Grades 1-5. Complete the form and place it in the box designated for this purpose at the entrance to the Church by Sunday September 16. St. James Religious Education is for St. James parishioners only. Continuing classes for Confirmation preparation will begin on Sunday, October 7 at 6:30. Parents of students in grades 6-8 will meet on Sunday, October 7 at 2:00 PM at St. James Parish Center. PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: With Father Amyot Oct 31-Nov 10. For info: 315-384-2064. MARRIAGE TIP: Focus on strengths more than mistakes. Watch for one accomplishment or virtue that your child demonstrates today and comment on it. This works for spouses too. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org MARRIAGE JUBILEE: The Diocese has announced that they will hold the annual Marriage Jubilee Mass this year on September 30th at 2:30 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg. This event is a wonderful opportunity for those couples who are newly married to come together and celebrate with couples who have truly lived the sacrament of marriage. All couples are welcome. Couples celebrating jubilees and wishing to receive a certificate need to register for this event through the parish before September 18th 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. FORMING CONSCIENCES: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has developed resources to assist Catholics to become informed about issues which are particularly important during this election year. The focus areas are: respect for the dignity of each person, focus on the common good, and responsibility to participate in the civic life of this nation. See: www.faithfulcitizenship.org for a variety of resources. CHURCH DOCUMENTS ON THE WEB: In an anticipation of the Year of Faith and the 50th anniversary of the Vatican II documents and the 12th Anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, you can find all these documents on the following web site: http://www.annusfidei.va/content/novaevangelizatio/en.html