Bulletin for the Week of October 7, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD Oct 7: Meeting of parents of children in Grades 6-7-8. Parish Center, 2:00 PM Oct 12,2012-Nov 24,2013: Year of Faith Oct 20-21: Food Shelf Weekend Oct 20-21: Special Collection World Mission Sunday Nov 1: All Saints Day, Holy Day of Obligation, Masses 8:30 and 5:30 Nov 4: Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov 4; Dec 2; Feb 3; Mar 10; Apr 7; May 5: Classes in Preparation for Confirmation 6:30, St. James Parish Center 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 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.dioogdensburg.org/yearoffaith Mission Intention for October: New Evangelization. That the New Evangelization may progress in the oldest Christian countries. 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. WHAT IS THE YEAR OF FAITH? At certain times in the history of the Catholic Church, popes have called upon the faithful to dedicate themselves to deepening their understanding of a particular aspect of the faith. The upcoming Year of Faith is a “summons to an authentic and renewed conversion to the Lord, the One Savior of the world”. In other words, the Year of Faith is an opportunity for Catholics to experience a conversion – to turn back to Jesus and enter into a deeper relationship with him. The “door of faith” is opened at one’s baptism, but during this year Catholics are called to open it again, walk through it and rediscover and renew their relationship with Christ and his Church. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS IN ACTION: The Msgr. Claude A. Gobet Knights of Columbus Council 6067 is made up of men from the parishes of St James and St Alexander’s who help their church, parishes and communities. Members from the Council will be available after all Masses at St James next weekend to hand out information and accept applications. We invite men of the parish to discover the opportunities available to serve their Church, families and friends in the Knights. 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. ALL SOULS: All Souls Day, November 2nd, is a solemn feast in the Catholic Church commemorating all of those who have died and now are in Purgatory being cleansed of their sins before entering fully into Heaven. Catholics often remember these persons by requesting Masses be offered for them. Envelopes are available for you to write your requests. 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: Do you and your spouse disagree about whom to vote for? Respect your spouse’s choice and refrain from speaking negatively about his/her candidate. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org 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