Bulletin for the Week of April 7, 2013

Mission Intention for April That the public. prayerful celebration of faith may give life to the faithful. 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.dioogdensburg.org/formation.. HOLY WATER AND HOME BLESSING FOR EASTER 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. Gather your family together and use this Easter water to sprinkle each room of your home after praying the following prayer: Bless all the members of this household and surround them with your protection, that they may find comfort and peace in Jesus Christ, the paschal lamb, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN 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 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 8th at 7PM at St. Alexander’s Church, Morrisonville. All are welcome! 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. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION “Adore in the most Blessed Sacrament My Heart, which is full of mercy. (Words of Jesus to St. Faustina) 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 “As the Father has sent Me, so I send you.” 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: The Golden Rule says, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” But consider this Marriage Rule, “Do unto your beloved whatever your spouse would have you do. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.