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.