Bulletin for the Week of September 30, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD Oct 4: Religious Education begins, grades 1-5 Oct 4: Meeting of parents of children in Grades 6-7-8. Parish Center, 2:00 PM 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 Nov 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend Dec 15-16: Food Shelf Weekend May 12: First Communion May 25: Priest Ordination of Rev. Mr. Scott Belina, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 11:00 AM HARVEST DINNERS: October 7: St. Joseph, Dannemora, 11:30-5:00 October 7, Our Lady of Victory Church, noon-5:00 PM October 14, St. Joseph West Chazy, noon-5:00 PM October 14: St. Elizabeth, Elizabethtown, 2:00-6:00 PM October 28: Holy Angels, Altona, 11:30-6:00 PM TOP NOTCH LINKS www.faithfulcitizenship.org www.vatican.va/archive (II Vatican Council, Catechism of the Catholic Church) Mission Intention for October: New Evangelization. That the New Evangelization may progress in the oldest Christian countries. ST ANNE SHRINE: The Tourist and Pilgrimage season will officially end on Sunday, October 7th with the 10:30 Mass. Shrine grounds remain as long as weather permits. Office and Vistor’s Center is opened year round. Phone: 802-928-3362 or www.saintannesshrine.org. INVITATION: Do you craft, do wood working, make jellies or sew? Would you like a place to display and sell your craft? The Roman Catholic Community of St Alexander’s and St Joseph’s is looking for vendors for their first craft show on December 8, 2012 at St Alexander’s Church Hall in Morrisonville. If interested Please call the Church office at 561-5039. SAINT PETER’S MISSION: St. Peter Church in Plattsburgh has a parish mission 7 pm October 1st-3rd conducted by Fr. Jack Connor, C.P., a national retreat giver from the Passionist Community. He will be speaking on our universal call to holiness. All are welcome on any or all evenings. CRAFT SHOW: The Ladies of St. Ann, Mooers Forks will have a Craft Show and Bake Sale on Saturday, October 20 at the St. Joseph Parish Center, 73 Maple Street, Mooers 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Crafters interested in renting a space can phone Theresa Tassone at 236-7733. CHAMPLAIN VALLEY RIGHT TO LIFE: The Champlain Valley Right to Life meets on the second Wednesday of the month at St. John’s Church, Plattsburgh at 7:00 PM. All are welcomed to attend these meetings. FORMING CONSCIENCES FOR FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP WORKSHOP: Parishioners of Clinton County are invited to learn about issues and receive resources significant during election years on October 17th, 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s Emmaus Room. 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. MARRIAGE TIP: Can social networking ruin your marriage? It may start out harmlessly–you’re just reconnecting with an old friend. Then you start sharing interests and news that you haven’t told your spouse. Online intimacy can grow and seem more exciting than real life. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org 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. SETON MAGAZINES: Seton Schools are kicking off their Annual Magazine Drive. To participate, you can either pick up a packet at Seton Academy on St. Charles Street in Plattsburgh or go online: wwwgaschoolstore.com/ and enter our schools ID number: 2533768 to renew or order new magazines for your enjoyment at your home. YEAR OF FAITH: The Year of Faith begins on Thursday, October 11, 2012 and marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, and the twentieth anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Year of Faith will conclude on November 24, 2013. During the Year of Faith, Catholics are asked to study and reflect on the documents of Vatican II and the catechism so that they may deepen their knowledge of the faith. Year of Faith Prayer Holy God, We thank you for the gracious gift of faith. With the apostles before us, we ask that you open our hearts to the power of your Word and increase our faith that we may be bold followers and joyful witnesses to the message and mission of your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen