Bulletin for the Week of September 16, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD Sep 15-16: Bishop’s Fund Commitment Weekend Sep 15-16: Food Shelf Weekend Sep 15-16: Catecheticial Sunday 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 16: St. Ann, Mooers Forks, 11:00-5:00 September 23: Sacred Heart, Chazy, 11:00-5:00 September 30: St.Edmund, Ellenburg, 11:30-4:00 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 TOP NOTCH LINKS www.faithfulcitizenship.org www.catholic.com (Catholic Answers) Mission Intention for September: That politicians may always act with honesty, integrity and love for the truth. 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. 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. BISHOPS FUND APPEAL: As we begin “Commitment Weekend” for the 2012 Bishop’s Fund Appeal, it is our hope that we can continue or increase our support to this vital Appeal. The theme of this year’s Bishop’s Fund Appeal is “Faces of Faith”. Please prayerfully consider supporting the many good works of the Diocese. Your pledge will be gratefully received and sincerely appreciated. Please be as generous as possible. Thank you in advance for your support. 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 this weekend. 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. MARRIAGE TIP: "You may be right" is a handy phrase in which the speaker doesn't admit to being wrong, but allows that his/her spouse has a valid position. Sometimes that's enough to break a deadlock. 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.