Bulletin for the Week of July 28, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD July 27-28: Special Collection for Missionary Projects of the Diocese of Ogdensburg Aug 3-4: Special Renovation Fund Collection 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 August That parents and teachers may help the new generation to grow in upright conscience and life. 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. FUNERAL: A funeral was celebrated this week for Joan Thornton. Please remember her and her family in your prayers. 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. RALLY TO PROTECT OUR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND VALUES: The Knights of Columbus of the North Country invite Catholics to participate in an August 11th Prayer Rally. Responding to the Bishops of our nation, Catholics from parishes throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg will unite in prayer at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, August 11th to witness the significant role we play in our society. The rally will begin at 2 PM outside St. Mary’s Cathedral at the Monument to the Unborn. Following brief remarks, participants will proceed inside the Cathedral for recitation of the rosary. MARRIAGE TIP: It is the very times that we feel most stressed and pressed for time that we can short-change our spouse. After all, he or she will understand. Take a moment when you see your spouse to pause and offer a warm, knowing glance. No words need be spoken. 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. BEAUTY OF BELIEF: What do a Bach concerto and the Sistine Chapel have in common? They all give us a taste of Beauty. To showcase the Beauty of the North Country Bishop LaValley and the Diocese of Ogdensburg is hosting artists and musicians for a celebration of Art and Music on Sunday, August 18th at SUNY Potsdam’s Hosmer Hall and Gallery. The event will feature musicians sharing high quality vocal and instrumental pieces that are sacred and spiritually influenced as well as artists sharing the beauty of faith through visual art. Doors to the gallery entrance will open at 3pm to view the visual art and the concert will begin at 4pm. Everyone is welcome. 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..