Bulletin for the Week of September 1, 2013

LOOKING AHEADAug 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


RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.newadvent.org
www.wordonfire.org/ (Catholic videos)


Mission Intention for September
That people today, often overwhelmed by noise, may rediscover the value of silence and listen to the voice of God and their sisters and brothers.


CUB SCOUTS: Why the Cub Scouts? It’s fun with a purpose! Scouting teaches core values using outdoor experiences and fun activities as a tool to help your son develop leadership skills and help him grow to be the man you hope he will become. If you have a son or know of a boy in 1st through 5th grade, and think they could benefit from the values-based Scouting program, please, call or click today: 1-855-SCOUT-NY www.trcscouting.org


ST KATERI PILGRIMAGE: The Diocese of Ogdensburg Vocations Society is organizing a pilgrimage with Bishop LaValley to the Shrine of St. Kateri Tekakwitha in Canada on Wednesday, October 9. For bus travel from Plattsburgh phone Lois McCasland at 315-265-9469 before September 21.


OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS: Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 7270 Star Road, Ellenburg Center, will present a day of reflection and contemplation on Saturday, September 14, 11 a.m.-4:00 p.m given by Fr. Bill Edwards The talk will be followed by lunch, contemplative prayer and Anticipated Mass at 4 p.m. RSVP by Sept. 11. On September 28 at 10AM Fr. Doug Decker will preside at a healing Mass followed by an opportunity for individual prayer. RSVP by September 26. Reply for either event to: olaprayerhouse@gmail.com or 518-594-3253.


BISHOP’S FUND APPEAL: The 2013 Bishop’s Fund Appeal will begin soon in our parish and throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Our goal is to have 103 or more families participate in this important Appeal. If we do this, we will surely exceed our parish financial target of $9,120. Your gift to the 2013 Bishop’s Fund Appeal will help continue the vital ministries, services and programs that reach out to so many in need. Please consider making a pledge or one-time gift to this year’s effort.


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: Some of us are problem-solvers and some of us are “venters.” Often a problem-solver will try to give helpful suggestions to the venting spouse when all that is really needed is to listen and be sympathetic. Know the difference. 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.