Sunday, October 27, 2013

Bulletin for the Week of October 27, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD
Oct 27: Priesthood Sunday,  Parish Center, after 10:00 AM Mass

Nov 1: All Saints Day, Holy Day of Obligation, Masses at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM

Nov 2-3: Renovation Fund Special Collection

Nov 8-9: Special Collection  for Military Services

Nov 3, Dec 1, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4:  Class for students preparing for Confirmation preparation, 6:00 PM, Parish Center

Nov 3: Daylight-saving time ends: Turn clocks back 1 hour

Nov 5: Election Day 2013 - Please vote!

Nov 16-17: Food Shelf Weekend

Nov 23-24: Special Collection Campaign for Human Development

Nov 30-Dec 1: Renovation Fund Special Collection

Dec 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend

Harvest Dinners
   Oct 27: Holy Angels, Altona 11:30-6:00 PM
   Nov 3: St. Peter’s, Plattsburgh 12:00-4:30 PM
   Nov 10: St. Alexander, Morrisonville 11:30-6:00

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES   
www.salvationhistory.com/ (Salvation History)
www.wordonfire.org/ (Catholic videos)

Mission Intention for November: That priests who experience difficulties may find comfort in their suffering, support in their doubts, and confirmation in their fidelity.

HEALING MINISTRY: Living Waters Healing Ministry Mass at St. Alexander’s Church, Morrisonville, First Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM. 

CATHOLIC CALENDARS:  Calendars for 2014 indicating the special holy days and saints of the Catholic Church are available for your home or workplace. This year they are on the theme of Christian stewardship.

IN MEMORY OF OUR DEPARTED FAMILY:  The Catholic Church invites us in the month of November to remember all those who have died.  Envelopes are available at the entrance to the church for offerings for Masses for those who have died.

MARRIAGE TIP: List your three favorite hobbies (sports, games, crafts, anything you do outside of your job and parenting.) Compare with your spouse’s list. Make sure some of your recreational time is together. Maybe take up a new hobby together. 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.

CHURCH ANNULMENTS:  An informational presentation concerning annulments in the Catholic Church will be sponsored by the Catholic parishes throughout Clinton County and hosted in the Emmaus Room at St. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh, on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The presenter will be Msgr. Harry K. Snow. 

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: Thank you for putting faith and action together by responding generously to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World
Mission Sunday. Your generosity will help children at risk, and reach also
the many priests, religious and lay leaders around the world who offer practical, emotional and spiritual care to communities, children and families in desperate need

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.

IN MEMORY OF OUR DEPARTED FAMILY:  The Catholic Church invites us in the month of November to remember all those who have died.  Our Catholic faith encourages us to prepare ourselves for that hour of death by prayer and by living out our faith the best we can.   Let us pray daily to St. Joseph, the Patron Saint of a happy death, to free us from any fear of death.  During November let us remember especially St. James Parishioners who were called by death to their everlasting life since November 2012 and whose funeral and/or burial was in this parish.
Dorothy Devan
Philip Rice
Allan Brideau
Ann Downs
William Conway
Francis Parker
Robert Burdo
Joan Thornton
Earl Winch
Elizabeth Connor
Alfred Bousquet
Rodney LaVarnway
Donald Jordan





Sunday, October 20, 2013

Bulletin for the Week of October 20, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD
Oct 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend

Oct 19-20: Special Mission Sunday Collection

Oct 27: Priesthood Sunday, Parish Center, after 10:00 AM Mass

Nov 1: All Saints Day, Holy Day of Obligation, Masses at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM

Nov 2-3: Renovation Fund Special Collection

Nov 3, Dec 1, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4: Class for students preparing for Confirmation preparation, 6:00 PM, Parish Center

Nov 3: Daylight-saving time ends: Turn clocks back 1 hour

Nov 5: Election Day 2013 - Please vote!

Nov 16-17: Food Shelf Weekend

Nov 30-Dec 1: Renovation Fund Special Collection

Dec 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend

Harvest Dinners
Oct 27: Holy Angels, Altona 11:30-6:00 PM
Nov 3: St. Peter’s, Plattsburgh 12:00-4:30 PM
Nov 10: St. Alexander, Morrisonville 11:30-6:00

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES www.saint-joseph.org (St. Joseph Oratory, Brother André) www.wordonfire.org/ (Catholic videos)

Mission Intention for October: That the celebration of World Mission Day may help all Christians realize that we are not only receivers but proclaimers of God’s Word.

PRIESTHOOD: October 27th is "Priesthood Sunday." As usual, we will be showing our appreiation for our pastor. Please join us at our Parish Center after the 10:00 o'clock Mass for reception to honor Father Deno.

HEALING MINISTRY: Living Waters Healing Ministry Mass at St. Alexander’s Church, Morrisonville, First Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM.

CATHOLIC CALENDARS: Calendars for 2014 indicating the special holy days and saints of the Catholic Church are available for your home or workplace. This year they are on the theme of Christian stewardship.

IN MEMORY OF OUR DEPARTED FAMILY: The Catholic Church invites us in the month of November to remember all those who have died. Envelopes are available at the entrance to the church for offerings for Masses for those who have died.

MARRIAGE TIP: Extroverts often talk in order to think while introverts process information internally and need time to think before talking. If you are an extrovert and your spouse isn’t, be sensitive. Leave time for silence or agree that you will both jot down a few thoughts before you start talking 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.

BAPTISM: Henry Howard Stoughton, son of Kiel and Kayla (Loveless) Stoughton became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on October 13th.

FUNERAL: A funeral was celebrated this week for Donald Jordan. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.

CHURCH ANNULMENTS: An informational presentation concerning annulments in the Catholic Church will be sponsored by the Catholic parishes throughout Clinton County and hosted in the Emmaus Room at St. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh, on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The presenter will be Msgr. Harry K. Snow.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: Today is World Mission Sunday! We are called to this Eucharistic Celebration and invited to “do good on earth,” to be missionary by putting our faith into action in support of the work of missionaries. Your prayers and generous gifts to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday support the tireless work of so many priests, religious and lay leaders around the world as they offer practical, emotional and spiritual care bringing the light of Christ to the darkest of circumstances.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Bulletin for the Week of October 13, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD
Oct 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend

Oct 19-20: Special Mission Sunday Collection

Nov 1: All Saints Day, Holy Day of Obligation, Masses at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM

Nov 2-3: Renovation Fund Special Collection

Nov 3, Dec 1, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4: Class for students preparing for Confirmation preparation, 6:00 PM, Parish Center

Nov 3: Daylight-saving time ends: Turn clocks back 1 hour

Nov 5: Election Day 2013 - Please vote!

Nov 16-17: Food Shelf Weekend

Nov 30-Dec 1: Renovation Fund Special Collection

Dec 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend

Harvest Dinners
Oct 13: St. Joseph, Dannemora 11:30am-5:30pm
Oct 13: St. Joseph, West Chazy, noon-5:00 pm
Oct 27: Holy Angels, Altona 11:30-6:00 PM
Nov 10: St. Alexander, Morrisonville 11:30-6:00

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

Mission Intention for October: That the celebration of World Mission Day may help all Christians realize that we are not only receivers but proclaimers of God’s Word.

DISCERNMENT WEEKEND:. On October 19-20, From 11am Saturday
through 4pm Sunday at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, 1425 Washington Street, Watertown. For information contact Sister Mary Gregory at 315.782.3460.

HEALING MINISTRY: Living Waters Healing Ministry Mass at St. Alexander’s Church, Morrisonville, First Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM.
CATHOLIC CALENDARS: Calendars for 2014 indicating the special holy days and saints of the Catholic Church are available for your home or workplace. This year they are on the theme of Christian stewardship.

IN MEMORY OF OUR DEPARTED FAMILY: The Catholic Church invites us in the month of November to remember all those who have died. Envelopes are available at the entrance to the church for offerings for Masses for those who have died.

MARRIAGE TIP: Learn something from a child today. From an infant it might be to let others care for you; from a school age child it could be a technology tip, teens can cue you to a cutting edge movie, from a young adult it might be an insight about relationships. 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.

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.

CHURCH ANNULMENTS: An informational presentation concerning annulments in the Catholic Church will be sponsored by the Catholic parishes throughout Clinton County and hosted in the Emmaus Room at St. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh, on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The presenter will be Msgr. Harry K. Snow.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: Next weekend our parish will celebrate World Mission Sunday. This year we are invited to act in solidarity with missionaries in India and throughout the world. Every day, faithful missionaries are reaching out in the name of Christ, offering practical, emotional and spiritual care to communities, children and families in desperate need, bringing the
light of Christ to the darkest of circumstances.

THANK YOU: Thanks to all of you who donated blood at the recent Blood Donor Drive sponsored by St. James Parish. Thanks also to Nancy Levac and Ann Learned, our Parish Nurses who planned and assisted with this event.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Bulletin for the Week of October 6, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD
Oct 6: Confirmation Registration Parish Center 6:00-7:00 PM

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

Oct 19-20: Food Shelf Weekend

Oct 19-20: Special Mission Sunday Collection

Nov 3: Daylight-saving time ends: Turn clocks back 1 hour

Nov 5: Election Day 2013 - Please vote!

Nov 16-17: Food Shelf Weekend

Dec 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend

Harvest Dinners
Oct 6: Our Lady of Victory, Plattsburgh, noon-5:00 pm
Oct 6: St. Mary, Champlain 11:30-5:00 pm
Oct 6: St. Elizabeth, Elizabethtown 2:00-6:00 pm
Oct 13: St. Joseph, Dannemora 11:30am-5:30pm
Oct 13: St. Joseph, West Chazy, noon-5:00 pm
Oct 27: Holy Angels, Altona 11:30-6:00 PM
Nov 10: St. Alexander, Morrisonville 11:30-6:00

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

Mission Intention for October: That the celebration of World Mission Day may help all Christians realize that we are not only receivers but proclaimers of God’s Word.

CATHOLIC SCOUT RETREAT: Whether or not they have completed one of the Religious Emblems this year, Catholic Boy and Girl Scouts are invited to the annual Scout Retreat at St. Agnes Church/School in Lake Placid on Saturday, October 19 with overnight optional. The Sunday activities conclude with Mass and distribution of religious emblems with Father Bryan Stitt, Scout Chaplain. For information Contact Robert Buholtz at 315-376-8876.

HEALING MINISTRY: Living Waters Healing Ministry Mass at St. Alexander’s Church, Morrisonville, First Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM.

CATHOLIC CALENDARS: Calendars for 2014 indicating the special holy days and saints of the Catholic Church are available for your home or workplace. This year they are on the theme of Christian stewardship.

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

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.

MARRIAGE TIP: Lingering anger or bitterness only delays healing – even if you were right. Think through what bothered or disappointed you, then express what you would like your spouse to do differently the next time. Let go.. 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.

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.

FUNERAL: A funeral was celebrated this week for Rodney LaVarnway. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.