Bulletin for the Week of March 24, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD Mar 29: Good Friday collection for Holy Land Apr 7; May 5: Classes in Preparation for Confirmation 6:30, St. James Parish Center Apr 20-21: Food Shelf Weekend May 10: Confirmation with Bishop Terry LaValley at 7:00 PM May 12: First Communion, 10:00 AM Mass May 25: Priest Ordination of Rev. Mr. Scott Belina, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 11:00 AM June 9: Cadyville Fire Department Field Day TOP NOTCH LINKS www.Catholic.com (Catholic Answers) www.rcdony.org (Diocese of Ogdensburg) Mission Intention for March. That respect may grow with the awareness that all creation is God’s work entrusted to human responsibility. SPRING BRUNCH: Holy Angels Church, Altona, New York Sunday, April 14 8 AM - 1 PM ROSARY AND ADORATION FOR LIFE: The Knights of Columbus #6067 along with St. James Church and St. Alexander’s Church is hosting a Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary of Life on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, April 8 at 7 pm at St. Alexander’s Church, Morrisonville. All are welcome! Holy Week Schedule, 2013 Palm Sunday, March 23-24 (distribution of Palms) 4:00 PM Mass 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass Holy Thursday, March 28 7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:30-10:30 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Good Friday, March 29 Noon Stations of the Cross 6:30 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Holy Saturday, March 30 8:00 PM Easter Vigil Easter Sunday, March 31 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass Confession Schedule All Saturdays: 3:00-3:45 Tuesday, March 26 Noon-1:00 PM 5:30-7:00 PM FORMATION FOR MINISTRY: Formation for Ministry is seeking applicants for next year’s classes beginning September 2013 in Morrisonville. We invite and encourage you to enrich your talents to serve as a commissioned lay minister or to begin your preparation to become a permanent Deacon. Contact the Father Deno for further information or visit the Formation for Ministry web site at www.dioogdensburg.org/formation. MARRIAGE TIP Married couples who love each other tell each other a thousand things without talking. Who does more talking in your relationship? Do you have any secret signals that alert each other to a decision or preference when in a group of people? Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org DIOCESAN YOUTH RALLY: The 2013 Diocesan youth rally will be held at Seton Catholic Central in Plattsburgh on Saturday April 27th. Our theme is Jesus- The Way, the Truth, and the Life. Chris Stefanick will be the keynote speaker for the day. The day will also include workshops, an interactive park, and Mass with Bishop LaValley. Grades 6-12 are encouraged to sign up for this event. For information: www.rcdony.org/Youth/rally.html STATIONS THE CROSS: The Stations of the Cross for the victims of abortion will take place at 10 a.m. Good Friday, March 29th at Planned Parenthood, 66 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh. SPORTSCAMP: Do you want to be a part of an outstanding week of liturgical, faith, and sports training? Well SportsCamp is the place for you! Join us July 07th – 11th at Wadhams Hall at Ogdensburg, NY. We are calling on all soccer and basketball enthusiasts to be part of an amazing week. This week not only enhances athletic abilities but also helps us to be better Christians. Make your plans now and you won’t be disappointed. Be sure to bring a friend or two as well. Register today by calling the Office of Youth Ministry at (315) 393-2920 or visit us online at www.rcdony.org/youth/camps/ for registration and payment. Scholarships are available for those in need. PALM SUNDAY: Palm Sunday, the final Sunday marks the beginning of HOLY WEEK. Catholics churches distribute palms on Palm Sunday to commemorate Christ's triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed in His path, before His arrest and Crucifixion on Good Friday. Bring home some palms and place them in your home as appropriate signs of your Catholic faith. EASTER DUTY: All Catholics who have reached the age of reason must confess their serious sins in the Sacrament of Penance at least once a year. They must also receive Holy Communion at least once each year during the Easter season, which this year extends until Trinity Sunday, May 26. BISHOP’S FUND: Thank you to all who have contributed to the Bishop’s Fund Appeal. Your support helps Bishop LaValley continue the vital ministries and programs offered by our Church. The Appeal is currently just $27,487.39 away from its goal. If you have not made a contribution to this Appeal, please prayerfully consider making a gift which supports the “Faces of Faith” across the Diocese. Contributions can be mailed to: The Bishop’s Fund Appeal, PO Box 150, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or made online at www.rcdony.org/development and click on the “Donate Now” button in the menu bar at the top of the page. HOLY LAND - PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION: On Good Friday, March 29, our parish will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection. This Collection allows the Holy Father to cast the light of Christ upon the world by providing emergency assistance to those who need it most around the globe. Please be generous in next week’s Peter’s Pence Collection.

Bulletin for the Week of March 17, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD Mar 26: Special times for Confession: noon-1:00, 5:30-7:00 PM Apr 7; May 5: Classes in Preparation for Confirmation 6:30, St. James Parish Center Apr 20-21: Food Shelf Weekend May 10: Confirmation with Bishop Terry LaValley at 7:00 PM May 12: First Communion, 10:00 AM Mass May 25: Priest Ordination of Rev. Mr. Scott Belina, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 11:00 AM June 9: Cadyville Fire Department Field Day TOP NOTCH LINKS www.Catholic.com (Catholic Answers) www.rcdony.org (Diocese of Ogdensburg) Mission Intention for March. That respect may grow with the awareness that all creation is God’s work entrusted to human responsibility. SPRING BRUNCH: Holy Angels Church, Altona, New York Sunday, April 14 SUNDAY, APRIL 14 8 AM - 1 PM ROSARY AND ADORATION FOR LIFE: The Knights of Columbus #6067 along with St. James Church and St. Alexander’s Church is hosting a Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary of Life on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, April 8 at 7 pm at St. Alexander’s Church, Morrisonville. All are welcome! Holy Week Schedule, 2013 Palm Sunday, March 23-24 (distribution of Palms) 4:00 PM Mass 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass Holy Thursday, March 28 7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:30-10:30 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Good Friday, March 29 Noon Stations of the Cross 6:30 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Holy Saturday, March 30 8:00 PM Easter Vigil Easter Sunday, March 31 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass Confession Schedule All Saturdays: 3:00-3:45 Tuesday, March 26 Noon-1:00 PM 5:30-7:00 PM Bible Study Program, Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, Ellenburg Center, April 6, 10:30-noon. Rita Breen will make a presentation.. Please RSVP to olaprayerhouse@gmail.com or 518-594-3253. FORMATION FOR MINISTRY: Formation for Ministry is seeking applicants for next year’s classes beginning September 2013 in Morrisonville. We invite and encourage you to enrich your talents to serve as a commissioned lay minister or to begin your preparation to become a permanent Deacon. Contact the Father Deno for further information or visit the Formation for Ministry web site at www.dioogdensburg.org/formation. MARRIAGE TIP Have a “Remembering Night.” Remember the first time you saw each other…Your first “date”… When you first realized this might be “the one.”…The night before your wedding. Share your feelings about each of these times. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org DIOCESAN YOUTH RALLY: The 2013 Diocesan youth rally will be held at Seton Catholic Central in Plattsburgh on Saturday April 27th. Our theme is Jesus- The Way, the Truth, and the Life. Chris Stefanick will be the keynote speaker for the day. The day will also include workshops, an interactive park, and Mass with Bishop LaValley. Grades 6-12 are encouraged to sign up for this event. For information: www.rcdony.org/Youth/rally.html SPORTSCAMP: Do you want to be a part of an outstanding week of liturgical, faith, and sports training? Well SportsCamp is the place for you! Join us July 07th – 11th at Wadhams Hall at Ogdensburg, NY. We are calling on all soccer and basketball enthusiasts to be part of an amazing week. This week not only enhances athletic abilities but also helps us to be better Christians. Make your plans now and you won’t be disappointed. Be sure to bring a friend or two as well. Register today by calling the Office of Youth Ministry at (315) 393-2920 or visit us online at www.rcdony.org/youth/camps/ for registration and payment. Scholarships are available for those in need. POPE FRANCIS: With a puff of white smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and to the cheers of thousands of rain-soaked faithful, a gathering of Catholic cardinals picked a new pope from among their midst on Wednesday — choosing the cardinal from Argentina, the first South American to ever lead the church. The new pope, 76, will be called Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. He is also the first non-European leader of the church in more than 1,000 years. Pope Francis is the first pope to come from the New World and also the first pope ever to come from the Society of Jesus—the Jesuits. Born on December 17, 1936, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was ordained a priest four days before his 33rd birthday, on December 13, 1969. Francis is now mentioned as part of our Eucharistic Prayer at every Mass.

Bulletin for the Week of March 10, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD Mar 16-17: Food Shelf Weekend Mar 26: Special times for Confession: noon-1:00, 5:30-7:00 PM Apr 7; May 5: Classes in Preparation for Confirmation 6:30, St. James Parish Center Apr 20-21: Food Shelf Weekend May 10: Confirmation with Bishop Terry LaValley at 7:00 PM May 12: First Communion, 10:00 AM Mass May 25: Priest Ordination of Rev. Mr. Scott Belina, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 11:00 AM June 9: Cadyville Fire Department Field Day TOP NOTCH LINKS www.catholic.org (Catholic information) www.rcdony.org (Diocese of Ogdensburg) Mission Intention for March. That respect may grow with the awareness that all creation is God’s work entrusted to human responsibility. SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION: It is not too late to consider a Seton Catholic education! Attend Open House March 14th 6pm – 8pm to find out more, to enjoy some free food and to discover what is so special about Seton. SETON DINNER: The Elizabeth Seton Chapter of the National Honor Society will have spaghetti and meatball dinner on Saturday, March 23 from 4:7:00 PM at Seton Academy on North Catherine Street. CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me” (Mt 25:35). Today, we are reminded of Jesus’ call to see him in all those we encounter. Works of the Holy Father/The Catholic Relief Services Collection sees Jesus in displaced families, those who seek to change unjust laws, and those who need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance around the globe. How will you help Jesus in disguise? Please be generous in today’s Collection. Holy Week Schedule, 2013 Palm Sunday, March 23-24 (distribution of Palms) 4:00 PM Mass 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass Holy Thursday, March 28 7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:30-10:30 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Good Friday, March 29 Noon Stations of the Cross 6:30 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Holy Saturday, March 30 8:00 PM Easter Vigil Easter Sunday, March 31 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass Confession Schedule All Saturdays: 3:00-3:45 Tuesday, March 26 Noon-1:00 PM 5:30-7:00 PM Bible Study Program, Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, Ellenburg Center, Saturday, March 16 and April 6, 10:30-noon. Rita Breen will make a presentation on themes of Lent. Drawing heavily from Scripture, through the discussions in these sessions, participants will discover the depth of their capacity to care for others and, in doing so, fully realize the depth of God's care and love. Please RSVP to olaprayerhouse@gmail.com or 518-594-3253. Light lunch provided. FORMATION FOR MINISTRY: Formation for Ministry is seeking applicants for next year’s classes beginning September 2013 in Morrisonville. We invite and encourage you to enrich your talents to serve as a commissioned lay minister or to begin your preparation to become a permanent Deacon. Contact the Father Deno for further information or visit the Formation for Ministry web site at www.dioogdensburg.org/formation. MARRIAGE TIP Talking is not always the same as communication. Talk is cheap. Being a person of one's word and following through with action makes communication true. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org “HOLY” SMOKE: For the election of a new Pope each Cardinal submits a secret ballot. Two-thirds of the cardinals must choose the same person. If this doesn’t happen, they vote again. Each day during the conclave the cardinals vote up to four times. If they do not come to an agreement the ballots are burned with some damp straw that makes the smoke black. When the smoke comes out of the chimney, the people outside the Vatican know that a pope has not yet been elected. Once the election is final, the ballots are burned without the damp straw and white smoke comes out of the chimney. This signals that the Church has a new pope!

Bulletin for the Week of March 3, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD Mar 9-10: Special Catholic Relief Services collection Mar 10; Apr 7; May 5: Classes in Preparation for Confirmation 6:30, St. James Parish Center Mar 10: Daylight Saving Time Begins - clocks ahead 1 hour Mar 16-17: Food Shelf Weekend Mar 26: Special times for Confession: noon-1:00, 5:30-7:00 PM Apr 20-21: Food Shelf Weekend May 10: Confirmation with Bishop Terry LaValley at 7:00 PM May 12: First Communion, 10:00 AM Mass May 25: Priest Ordination of Rev. Mr. Scott Belina, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 11:00 AM June 9: Cadyville Fire Department Field Day TOP NOTCH LINKS www.catholic.org (Catholic information) www.marylinks (Links on Mary) Mission Intention for March. That respect may grow with the awareness that all creation is God’s work entrusted to human responsibility. TAG SALE: St. Ann’s Church Hall located behind St. Ann’s Church 3062 Route 11, Mooers Forks. Friday, March 8. Saturday, March 9, Sunday, March 10 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. Sponsored by Mooers K of C Auxiliary FUNERAL: A funeral was celebrated this week for Allan Brideau. Please remember him and his family in your prayers. BAPTISM: Tyler Scott Latrielle, son of Adam and Regan (Ashline) Latrielle became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on February 24, 2013. CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES: Next week, our parish will take up Works of the Holy Father /The Catholic Relief Services Collection. This Collection supports six Catholic agencies that touch more than 100 million lives around the world. The funds from the Collection help provide food to the hungry, welcome and support to displaced refugees, and invaluable life skills to those seeking a better life. How will you help? Next week, please give generously to this Collection and Jesus in disguise. Bible Study Program, Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, Ellenburg Center, Saturday, March 9 & 16, and April 6, 10:30-noon. Rita Breen will make a presentation on themes of Lent. Drawing heavily from Scripture, through the discussions in these sessions, participants will discover the depth of their capacity to care for others and, in doing so, fully realize the depth of God's care and love. Please RSVP to olaprayerhouse@gmail.com or 518-594-3253. Light lunch provided. FORMATION FOR MINISTRY: Formation for Ministry is seeking applicants for next year’s classes beginning September 2013 in Morrisonville. We invite and encourage you to enrich your talents to serve as a commissioned lay minister or to begin your preparation to become a permanent Deacon. Contact the Father Deno for further information or visit the Formation for Ministry web site at www.dioogdensburg.org/formation. MARRIAGE TIP Have you ever tried a “tech fast”? For one day resolve not to use any technology – no TV, computer, cell phone, iPod, etc. Temporarily going without can put you in solidarity with those who don’t have a choice Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN: We are continuing the North Country Catholic subscription campaign. If you have not yet subscribed to our diocesan newspaper I would ask you to do so today. Please place your subscription envelope in the collection basket or mail a check for $27 to the North Country Catholic, PO Box 106, Canajoharie, NY, 13317 POPE BENEDICT XVI: Pope Benedict XVI will retired as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday February 28th. It is appropriate to offer special prayers for Pope Benedict XVI, for his health and well-being, and in thanksgiving for his service to the Church. The custom of praying the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father is to be encouraged, especially with school children. Both the Diocesan Bishop and priests in every parish can offer offering a special Mass for the Pope. After February 28th his name will not be mentioned in the Eucharistic Prayers of the Mass. CONFESSION: Again during the Season of Lent, Bishop LaValley encourages parishes throughout the Diocese to dedicate Tuesday of Holy Week (March 26) to the Sacrament of Penance as part of The Light is on for You program. To accommodate our parishioners extra time for Confessions will be on March 26 from noon-1:00 PM and 5:30-7:00 PM.