Bulletin for the Week of September 23, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD 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 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: 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 October 28: Holy Angels, Altona, 11:30-6:00 PM TOP NOTCH LINKS www.faithfulcitizenship.org www.champlainvalleyrighttolife.org 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. DISCUSSIONS ON FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP: The Diocese of Ogdensburg will host a series of webinars entitled, Discussions on Faithful Citizenship in collaboration with the New York State Catholic Conference. It will be an interactive discussion about the issues that face us in these times. You can register as an individual. All you need is a computer with internet connection. The webinars will be held on Sunday Oct 21st and Monday Oct 22nd beginning at 8 pm and ending at 9:30 pm. To register and receive further instruction contact Lorraine Turgeon at 315-323-4989 or email at lturgeon@dioogdensburg.org 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. 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. CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Catholic Charities recently announced that Darry Roberts is the new Area Director/Clinician for the Clinton/Essex County Catholic Charities Office located at 43 Durkee Street, Plattsburgh. Deborah Long is the Administrative Assistant. The Catholic Charities office can be reached Monday through Friday 9 to 4:00. Phone 561-0470. BISHOPS FUND APPEAL: Our parish’s Bishop’s Fund Appeal activity is coming to a close. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, please pray about your decision and make a pledge or one-time gift. Pledge cards and envelopes are located at the back of the Church. Thank you once again for your generosity and support. To everyone who has made a gift or pledge, thank you for making a difference in the lives of thousands of people across our Diocese. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2012-13: 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. 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: Even if we are not called to sell all that we have we probably are called to not buy everything that it is possible to buy. What do you expect to spend money on today? Some items are essential but is there one purchase that you can skip? Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org