Bulletin for the Week of July 21, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD July 27-28: Special Collection for Missionary Projects of the Diocese of Ogdensburg Aug 3-4: Special Renovation Fund Collection Aug 14: KC Council 6067 Annual Charity Golf Tournament Info: 563-0030 Aug 15: Feast of the Assumption of Mary, Holy Day, Masses at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM Aug 17-18: Food Shelf Weekend Aug 31-Sep 1: Special Renovation Fund Collection Sep 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend Oct 7: CVPH Blood Donor Drive, St. James Parish Center, 4pm-8pm Oct 30-Nov 9: Tour of Ireland with Father Amyot. Info: 315-384-2064 RELIGIOUS WEB SITES www.newadvent.org www.themass.org (Daily Mass) Mission Intention for July That throughout Asia, doors may open to messengers of the Gospel.. 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. FUEL AND INSURANCE COLLECTION: Thanks to all who contributed last week to the special collection to assist with the cost of Fuel and Fire/Liability Insurance on the St. James Parish buildings and property MARRIAGE: We congratulate and offer our prayers for a happy marriage to David Gordon and Morgan Dupell who were married in St. James Church on July 20. Retreat and Celebration Day, Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Ellenburg Center will hold a retreat and celebration day on Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m with Bishop Terry LaValley who will preside at Mass and Fr. Jack Downs will present a talk on Mary. Lunch provided. RSVP to olaprayerhouse@gmail.com or call 594-3253 before Aug. 15. 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. GLUTEN FREE HOSTS: If you are in need of a gluten free host, simply inform Fr. Deno before Mass, and he will make sure there is one available for you at Communion.. MARRIAGE TIP: Your life is more than your work and your work is more than your job. Is your ‘job’ getting in the way of your family relationships? Both are important”. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org. IS GOD CALLING YOU TO LAY MINISTRY? A Lay Ministry information night will be held at the Emmaus Room, St. Peter’s Church on Wednesday, August 7 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm. Day of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Meditations on the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet at Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, Ellenburg Center, August 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Come for an hour or stay all day to spend time with the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Rosary and mediation at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m. Please feel free to bring a bag lunch. For more information email olaprayerhouse@gmail.com or call 518-594-3253. PICTURE IT...CATHOLICISM! The Diocese of Ogdensburg is providing Catholics and opportunity to celebrate the Year of Faith through a photography contest. The contest is open to participants from kindergarten through adult. The work must be in one of the categories: color, black and white, or computer manipulated. Applicants who are under the age of 18 must submit a Minor Release Form. If copyrighted material is used written permission from the creator of the work must be submitted as part of the application process. The photographic work must be submitted either on a CD or uploaded to an e-mail. Entries must be in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church and must be free of any language, depictions,images or content that would be considered offensive to the general community. Photographic work must be submitted no later than October 11, 2013. Photographic entry form and rules can be obtained through the Parish Office or contact Donna Smith at 521-7256.