Bulletin for the Week of September 15, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD
Sep 14-15: Bishop’s Fund Appeal begins

Sep 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend

Sep 14-15: Catechetical Sunday - Go therefore and make disciples of every nation.

Sep 29: Meeting of parents of Grades 6-7 Religious Education 2:00 PM Parish Center

Oct 3: Religious Education Grades 1-5

Oct 6: Registration for Confirmation Parish Center 6:00 PM

Oct 7: CVPH Blood Donor Drive, St. James Parish Center, 4pm-8pm

Oct 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend

Harvest Dinners
Sep 15: St. Ann, Mooers Forks, 11am-5pm
Sep 22: Sacred Heart, Chazy, 11am,-5pm
Oct 6: Our Lady of Victory, Plattsburgh, noon-5:00 pm
Oct 13: St. Joseph, Dannemora 11:30am-5:30pm
Oct 13: St. Joseph, West Chazy, noon-5:00 pm

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.

ST. VINCENT THRIFT STORE: St. Vincent's Thrift Store, located at 3028 Main St. in Peru, will have its fall tent sale Friday (Sept. 20), Saturday (Sept. 21) and Sunday (Sept. 22) from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily. Customers can fill a large bag with gently used fall/winter clothing for $6.00.

BLOOD DONORS NEEDED: St. James Parish is hosting the North Country Regional Blood Center of the CVPH Medical Center to collect blood at St. James Parish Center on Monday, October 7 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. You can donate whole blood every eight weeks. A single pint of blood could save up to four lives. Every time you give blood you are giving someone life: a child, mother, father, brother, sister, grandparents or even a friend.

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 healing Mass on September 28 at 10AM. Fr. Doug Decker will preside followed by an opportunity for individual prayer. RSVP by September 26. Reply to: olaprayerhouse@gmail.com or 518-594-3253.

BISHOP’S FUND APPEAL: As we begin “Commitment Weekend” for the 2013 Bishop’s Fund Appeal, it is our hope that we can continue or increase our support to this vital Appeal. The theme of this year’s Bishop’s Fund Appeal is “Faith Opens the Door”. Please prayerfully consider supporting the many good works of the Diocese. Your pledge will be gratefully received and sincerely appreciated. Thank you in advance for your support.

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. 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 at the Parish Center.

MARRIAGE TIP: Regardless of which spouse makes the money or spends it, regard any income as “ours.” Assume that both spouses contribute to the household either by money or in-kind service, and that decisions about expenditures should be joint ones. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
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.