Bulletin for the Week of August 25, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD Aug 31-Sep 1: Special Renovation Fund Collection Sep 14-15: Bishop’s Fund Appeal begins Sep 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend Sep 14-15: Catechetical Sunday Oct 7: CVPH Blood Donor Drive, St. James Parish Center, 4pm-8pm Oct 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend Oct 30-Nov 9: Tour of Ireland with Father Amyot. Info: 315-384-2064 RELIGIOUS WEB SITES www.newadvent.org www.wordonfire.org/ (Catholic videos) 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. BISHOP’S FUND APPEAL: The Bishop’s Fund Appeal provides us the opportunity to share our blessings with others as we continually serve those who most need our help throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg. We have great hope that together we will be successful in 2013. Please respond as generously as possible when you receive your request from Bishop LaValley asking for your support of this year’s Appeal. BIRTHRIGHT VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Live your life to the full as a Birthright volunteer. Help others accept the gift of life. Training begins in September. Call Birthright 563-4300 or Sally Fisher 534-3577. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION GRADES 1-5: Registration forms for St. James Parish Religious Education Program are available at the entrance to the Church. Parents are requested to pick up a form for each child in Grades 1-5. Complete the form and place it in the box designated for this purpose at the entrance to the Church. Include with the form a book fee of $20. Parents of these children must be registered members of St. James Parish. The Religious Education classes begin on Thursday, October 3rd RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION GRADES 6-7: Parents of children in Grades 6-7 will meet in St. James Parish Center on Sunday, September 29 at 2:00 pm. CONFIRMATION PREPARATION: Two Year Confirmation preparation classes for will begin on Sunday, October 6th at 6:00. LABOR DAY CELEBRATION:The annual Labor Day Celebration at Holy Name Church, AuSable Forks, kicks off at 10am on Monday, September 2nd with a parade and continues throughout the day with lots of food, games and fellowship. MARRIAGE TIP: Don’t “trash talk” your husband – even among your girl friends. Don’t make fun of your wife – even when out with the guys. It may be tempting and just lighthearted banter. Always be loyal to those not present.Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org. 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 JUBILEE MASS: The annual Marriage Jubilee Mass to honor those couples in our Diocese who are observing significant wedding anniversaries will be celebrated by Bishop LaValley on Sunday, September 15th at 2:30 PM at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Ogdensburg. All married couples are welcomed to come together with their families for this event. 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. 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. 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.