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.