Bulletin for the Week of November 25, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD Dec 2; Feb 3; Mar 10; Apr 7; May 5: Classes in Preparation for Confirmation 6:30, St. James Parish Center Dec 7-8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Masses: Dec 7: 5:30 PM Dec 8: 8:30 AM Dec 8: Cadyville Community Christmas Tree Lighting, 5-7 PM Dec. 8-9: Special Collection for Retirement Fund for Religious Dec 15-16: Food Shelf Weekend Jan 19-20 Food Shelf Weekend Feb 13: Ash Wednesday May 12: First Communion May 25: Priest Ordination of Rev. Mr. Scott Belina, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 11:00 AM TOP NOTCH LINKS www.usccb.org/cchd (Human Development) www.saintsquotes.net (Uplifting quotes) Mission Intention for November: That the pilgrim church on earth may shine as a light to the nations. 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. BAPTISM: Sebastian Jacob Crouse, son of James and Nancy (Ramirez) Crouse became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on November 23rd.. FUNERAL: A funeral was celebrated this week for Dorothy Devan. Please remember her and her family in your prayers. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION: As in the past you will find envelopes at the entrance of the church for donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place the envelopes with your contribution in the collection basket. Your generous contribution is very much appreciated. GIVING TREE: Through the assistance of the Ladies of St. James the Giving Tree has been set up. Your gifts will need to be under the Giving Tree at the end of Masses on Sunday December 9th. Tags with the first name of a child have been placed on the tree for which you can bring a wrapped gift. Last year St. James Parishioners were VERY responsive to this act of giving to needy children 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. CALENDARS: The 2013 St. James Parish Catholic Family Appointment calendar is available at the entrance to the church. The illustrations and reflections are based on Stewardship as a way of life. God created us in His divine image to be collaborators in the world. Life, as God’s loving gift, is to be treasured, protected, and nourished. MARRIAGE TIP: On the job, spouses share many hours with members of the opposite sex. Don't be surprised if you're attracted to people at work, but set boundaries so people know that your spouse is your first priority 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 FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: Saturday, December 8 is the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the patronal feast of the United States. It is always a Holyday of Obligation. The obligation is fulfilled by attending a vigil Mass on Friday evening, December 7 at 5:30 or Mass on Saturday morning at 8:30. ADVENT: Advent is the four weeks before Christmas. It introduces us to a new year in the calendar of the Catholic Church. The Advent wreath in homes of believers is one of the symbols of Advent. Making a wreath is easy. On a wreath of evergreens space four purple candles. A fifth white candle may be placed in the center of the wreath. Each day of the first week of Advent light just one candle, recite as a family a short prayer, and then snuff out the candle. Repeat the same each week of Advent lighting an extra candle each week. The white candle can be lighted on Christmas day.

Bulletin for the Week of November 18, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD Nov 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend Nov 17-18: Special Collection for Human Development Dec 2; Feb 3; Mar 10; Apr 7; May 5: Classes in Preparation for Confirmation 6:30, St. James Parish Center Dec 8: Cadyville Community Christmas Tree Lighting, 5-7 PM Dec 15-16: Food Shelf Weekend Jan 19-20 Food Shelf Weekend Feb 13: Ash Wednesday May 12: First Communion May 25: Priest Ordination of Rev. Mr. Scott Belina, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 11:00 AM HARVEST DINNERS: November 11: St. Alexander, Morrisonville. 11:30-6:00 PM TOP NOTCH LINKS www.usccb.org/cchd (Human Development) www.saintsquotes.net (Uplifting quotes) Mission Intention for November: That the pilgrim church on earth may shine as a light to the nations. 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. THANKSGIVING DAY MASS: Mass in memory of Thanksgiving will be Thanksgiving day at 8:30. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION: As in the past you will find envelopes at the entrance of the church for donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place the envelopes with your contribution in the collection basket. Your generous contribution is very much appreciated. CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: The Collection for the Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) provides funding for groups that create lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. In the last five years, over 36% of CCHD’s grants have gone toward advancing education, supporting economic development, and improving housing in low-income neighborhoods. You can help participate in this tradition today. Give to the CCHD Collection. GIVING TREE: Through the assistance of the Ladies of St. James the Giving Tree will be up by Saturday, November 24th. Your gifts will need to be under the Giving Tree at the end of Masses on Sunday December 9th. Tags with the first name of a child will be placed on the tree for which you can bring a wrapped gift. Last year St. James Parishioners were VERY responsive to this act of giving to needy children 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. CALENDARS: The 2013 St. James Parish Catholic Family Appointment calendar is available at the entrance to the church. The illustrations and reflections are based on Stewardship as a way of life. God created us in His divine image to be collaborators in the world. Life, as God’s loving gift, is to be treasured, protected, and nourished. MARRIAGE TIP: On the job, spouses share many hours with members of the opposite sex. Don't be surprised if you're attracted to people at work, but set boundaries so people know that your spouse is your first priority 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 THANKSGIVING MEAL PRAYER We Give Thanks Our Father in Heaven, We give thanks for the pleasure Of gathering together for this occasion. We give thanks for this food Prepared by loving hands. We give thanks for life, The freedom to enjoy it all And all other blessings. As we partake of this food, We pray for health and strength To carry on and try to live as You would have us. This we ask in the name of Christ, Our Heavenly Father.

Bulletin for the Week of November 11, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD Nov 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend Nov 17-18: Special Collection for Human Development Dec 2; Feb 3; Mar 10; Apr 7; May 5: Classes in Preparation for Confirmation 6:30, St. James Parish Center Dec 8: Cadyville Community Christmas Tree Lighting, 5-7 PM Dec 15-16: Food Shelf Weekend Jan 19-20 Food Shelf Weekend Feb 13: Ash Wednesday May 12: First Communion May 25: Priest Ordination of Rev. Mr. Scott Belina, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 11:00 AM HARVEST DINNERS: November 11: St. Alexander, Morrisonville. 11:30-6:00 PM TOP NOTCH LINKS www.sacredspace.ie (Daily Prayer) www.saintsquotes.net (Uplifting quotes) Mission Intention for November: That the pilgrim church on earth may shine as a light to the nations. 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. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION: As in the past you will find envelopes at the entrance of the church for donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place the envelopes with your contribution in the collection basket. Your generous contribution is very much appreciated. CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: Next week’s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and the Black and Indian Missions will take place in all of the parishes of the Diocese. These two important causes need your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty. The Collection for the Black and Indian Missions was established to support educational and evangelization efforts for our brothers and sisters. 25% of the CCHD collection stays in the Diocese of Ogdensburg to support local efforts to give people a “Hand up” out of poverty. GIVING TREE: Through the assistance of the Ladies of St. James the Giving Tree will be up by Saturday, November 24th. Your gifts will need to be under the Giving Tree at the end of Masses on Sunday December 9th. Tags with the first name of a child will be placed on the tree for which you can bring a gift. Last year St. James Parishioners were VERY responsive to this act of giving to needy children 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. CALENDARS: The 2013 St. James Parish Catholic Family Appointment calendar is available at the entrance to the church. The illustrations and reflections are based on Stewardship as a way of life. God created us in His divine image to be collaborators in the world. Life, as God’s loving gift, is to be treasured, protected, and nourished. MARRIAGE TIP: Celebrate achievements that you know are important to your spouse. Let your kids know when and why you are proud of each other, especially when it is for things that might not be important to anyone else. 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 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. TAKING TIME FOR DAILY PRAYER: The Year of Faith presents us with an opportunity to renew your commitment to daily prayer. Open yourself to God each day with a prayer.

Bulletin for the Week of November 4, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD Nov 3-4: Special Collection for Renovation Fund 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: November 4: St. Peter, Plattsburgh, Noon-4:30 PM November 11: St. Alexander, Morrisonville. 11:30-6:00 PM TOP NOTCH LINKS www.faithfulcitizenship.org www.dioogdensburg.org/yearoffaith Mission Intention for November: That the pilgrim church on earth may shine as a light to the nations. 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. 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. CALENDARS: The 2013 St. James Parish Catholic Family Appointment calendar is available at the entrance to the church. The illustrations and reflections are based on Stewardship as a way of life. God created us in His divine image to be collaborators in the world. Life, as God’s loving gift, is to be treasured, protected, and nourished. MARRIAGE TIP: Add generosity to the classic qualities that make marriages last (along with commitment, communication, common values/spirituality). Research has found that generosity (giving good things freely and abundantly) brings significant marital happiness. Be generous today. 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 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. 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. THE FINAL PURIFICATION OR PURGATORY: All who die in God’s grace and friendship are assured of eternal salvation. After our death the Church teaches that may need to undergo purification which is known as PURGATORY. Those in Purgatory will definitely go to heaven, but not just yet. From the time of Jesus Catholics have honored the memory of the dead and offered prayers and Masses for them. This is mentioned in the Book of Maccabees (12:43-46). The belief is that if the dead were in hell, no prayers could help them, and if they were in heaven, they wouldn’t need any prayers. Catholics do not see Purgatory as a place of pain and torment. November has traditionally been the month when we think more deeply of those who have died.