Bulletin for the Week of April 14, 2013

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Membership in the Knights of Columbus will be of interest to you as a Catholic man if you are a Catholic who believes in Helping those in need Serving your parish Growing in your Catholic faith Want access to a top-rated Insurance protection If you want more information or want to join contact Roman Miner at 293-7292. 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 Father Deno for further information or visit the Formation for Ministry web site at www.rcdony.org/formation. EASTER WATER The Easter water blessed at the Easter Vigil service is available to you to bring home in small bottles you will find near the Holy Water container. DIOCESAN YOUTH RALLY The 2013 Diocesan youth rally will be held at Seton Catholic Central in Plattsburgh on Saturday, April 27th. The 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/ralley.html FAMILY GUGGENHEIM Looking for an opportunity to get away and enjoy your family? You are invited to one of three Family Guggenheim sessions [August 15 - 18, August 22 - 25, October 11 - 13] to be held at the Guggenheim Center in Saranac Lake. Family fun, prayer, swimming, workshops, mountain climbing, liturgy, and more - please contact the rectory for more details and registration forms. For more information, please e-mail gfrank@rcdony.org. CLEANING OF CEMETERY MONUMENTS Adirondack Memorials and the Brown Funeral Home will clean your cemetery monument in preparation for Memorial Day for a fee of $150 of which $75 will be reimbursed to the cemetery for ongoing care. Arrangements can be made through St. James Church at 293-7026. CLIMATE CHANGE AMBASSADOR The Diocese of Ogdensburg and St. Peter’s Church invite you to a presentation on climate change presented by Dr. Gerry Gacioch, Chief of Cardiology at the Rochester General Hospital Heart Institute at 12:30 PM on Sunday April 21 at St. Peter’s Church. The presentation on WHY we should care and WHAT we can do in response to climate change as individuals. He will present Catholic teachings and traditions associated with environmental stewardship. Phone 563-1692 for more information and reservations. LOOKING AHEAD Apr 20-21: Food Shelf Weekend Apr 27: Spring Burials May 5: Class in Preparation for Confirmation, 6:30PM, St. James Parish Center May 9:Ascension of the Lord, Holy Day, Masses 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM May 10: Confirmation with Bishop Terry LaValley at 7:00PM May 12: First Communion, 10AM Mass May 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend May 25, 2013: Priest Ordination of Rev. Mr. Scott Belina, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 11AM June 9: Cadyville Fire Department Field Day EUCHARISTIC ADORATION “Adore the Eucharist as the most Holy Trinity’s free gift for the life of the world.” (Pope Francis) Adoration is held throughout the year every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9AM to 9PM at St. John’s Adoration Chapel, downstairs. Everyone is invited to spend some quiet time with Jesus any time during these hours. For more information about spending a special hour with Jesus weekly, or as a substitute, please call 561-5083 or email us at Sjohnsadoration@aol.com. VOCATIONS “Feed my lambs, feed my sheep.” Do you have a growing interest in sharing te Lord’s saving mission as a priest, deacon or in consecraed religious life? Talk to Father Deno or contact Fr. Bryan Stitt on Facebook at www.myvocation.net or at (315) 393-2920 ext.450. MARRIAGE TIP: Politeness and good manners are not just for adults and job interviews. Teach your children basic courtesy, greetings, and not to interrupt. It can make everyone’s life at home less stressful. Model it with your spouse Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.