Bulletin for the Week of November 24, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD

Nov 30-Dec 1: Renovation Fund Special Collection

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

Dec 7-8: Special Collection Retirement Fund for Religious

Dec 9: Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Mass at 8:30 AM

Dec 14: Cadyville Fire Department Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend

Jan 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES   

www.usccb.org/nab/bible/index.shtml (Complete Bible)

www.wordonfire.org/ (Catholic videos)

Mission Intention for December: That children who are victims of abandonment and every form of violence may find the love and protection they need.

CRAFT SHOW: The St Alexander  Annual Craft Show will be held on December 7 from 9 to 3 Bakery and Candy Shop, Padre's Soup kitchen and many assorted craft vendors.

OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS HOUSE OF PRAYER:

Dec 7 11am-1pm Advent Time of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

RSVP and Info: 518-594-3253 or olaprayerhouse@gmail.com.  

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This is the first Sunday of the new Church year. It’s also the first Sunday of the Church season of Advent. The color of the season is violet to show we’re in a time of quiet preparation for the coming of the Messiah. During Advent we hear John the Baptist telling us to repent, to change our lives for the better, and to make straight the way of the Lord.

For those of you who follow the Bible readings of the Church, our new church year (December 1, 2013 to November 29, 2014) will be known as Year A.

CHRISTMAS HYMNS WITH CHILDREN:   The children in Grades 1-5 who participate in the Religious Education Program on Thursdays will be invited to sing Christmas Carols before the 4:00 Mass on Christmas Eve.  Practices will be at the Parish Center after the religion class on Thursday December 5th and at St. James Church on Thursday December 19th.  Parents whose children will participate are asked to pick up their child at 4:00 PM on those days.

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS. Your donation to the special  Retirement Fund for Religious collection next week helps provide necessities such as prescription medication and nursing care for retired religious sisters and brothers.

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

OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS HOUSE OF PRAYER:

Dec 7 11am-1pm Advent Time of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

RSVP and Info: 518-594-3253 or olaprayerhouse@gmail.com.  

ADVENT PREPARATION: To help you prepare for Advent please take home and use DAYBREAKS, a booklet of reflections on Advent and Christmas. You will find this booklet at the entrance to the Church.

MARRIAGE TIP: The holiday season is about to start. How will you and your spouse connect with each other during this busy time? Make a plan to share an activity at least once a week, even if it’s just coffee at the local cafe. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

MARCH FOR LIFE PILGRIMAGE:  College Students and Young Adults from the Diocese of Ogdensburg will sponsor a 4 day – 4 night pilgrimage to Washington January 19-23.  The Pilgrimage will include the Vigil Mass for Life at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and visits to other important Shrines and Memorials, The all-inclusive cost is $175 per adult.  For more information please email: Father Timothy Canaan at frtim@broadstreetcatholics.org  Registrations must be submitted no later than December 16, 2013.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS:  Envelopes are available for you at the entrance to the church for your assistance in providing Christmas flowers. You can write on the envelope the name in whose memory you are making this offering.

NEW BEGINNINGS:  The “New Beginnings” group for divorced or separated individuals has again begun meeting weekly under the direction of Mr. Robert Dominic.  They are held every Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Upper room at Saint Peter’s Church.   Anyone interested should contact Deacon Mark  at 563-1692.

Bulletin for the Week of November 17, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD

Nov 16-17: Food Shelf Weekend

Nov 23-24: Special Collection Campaign for Human Development

Nov 28: Thanksgiving Day Mass, 8:30 AM

Nov 30-Dec 1: Renovation Fund Special Collection

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

Dec 7-8: Special Collection Retirement Fund for Religious

Dec 9: Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Mass at 8:30 AM

Dec 14: Cadyville Fire Department Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend

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. 

OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS HOUSE OF PRAYER:

★Nov 28 noon: 5th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

★Dec 7 11am-1pm Advent Time of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

RSVP and Info: 518-594-3253 or olaprayerhouse@gmail.com.  

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.

GIVING TREE: Through the assistance of the Ladies of St. James the Giving Tree for Advent will be up by Saturday, November 23rd. Your gifts will need to be under the Giving Tree by the end of Masses on December 8th.  Tags with the first name of a child will be placed on the tree for whom you can bring a gift.  Last year St. James Parishioners were VERY responsive to this act of giving to needy children

MARRIAGE TIP: Is it a matter of bad hearing or just not listening? Often couples will say, “You’re not listening to me.” or “I don’t remember you saying that.” Get your spouse’s attention before 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.

NEW BEGINNINGS:  The “New Beginnings” group for divorced or separated individuals has again begun meeting weekly under the direction of Mr. Robert Dominic.  The meetings are open to all regardless of parish or religious affiliation.  They are held every Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Upper room at Saint Peter’s Church.   Anyone interested should contact Deacon Mark  at 563-1692.  If you are unable to make the contact, please come anyway.

ADVENT PREPARATION: Each year we have 4 weeks in preparation for Christmas which is known as Advent. This year Advent begins on December 1st. It is a time of waiting in anticipation of the Birth of Jesus on Christmas day. For Catholics one of the best ways of preparation is by reflecting on what it means to each of us that Jesus will be born. To help you prepare please take home and use DAYBREAKS, a booklet of reflections on Advent and Christmas. You will find this booklet at the entrance to the Church.

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.

CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: The collection for Catholic Campaign for Human Development will take place in our parish on the weekend of November 23-24, 2013. Your donation can change the lives of our brothers and sisters. Be a part of extending a hand up to men, women and children. Pope Francis I calls us to be conscious of those living on the margins. He challenges us to respond in charity and justice. This collection addresses the call to respond to our brothers and sisters struggling to come in from the margins.

Bulletin for the Week of November 10, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD

Nov 16-17: Food Shelf Weekend

Nov 23-24: Special Collection Campaign for Human Development

Nov 30-Dec 1: Renovation Fund Special Collection

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

Dec 14: Cadyville Fire Department Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend

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. 

OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS HOUSE OF PRAYER:

★Nov 16 10am-2pm: Reflection on the Holy Family and Bethlehem House

★Nov 28 noon: 5th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

★Dec 7 11am-1pm Advent Time of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

RSVP and Info: 518-594-3253 or olaprayerhouse@gmail.com.  

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.

VISITING A CEMETERY DURING MONTH OF NOVEMBER: The custom of visiting the cemetery and praying for the dead can be traced to the women who returned to the tomb of Jesus Easter morning to mourn and complete the preparation of His body for burial. Then and there they discovered that He had been raised from the dead. Today, our visits to the cemetery are prompted by our love and faith. We come to remember, to mourn, to give thanks for the life our beloved shared with us, to pray for peaceful rest in death, and to strength en our belief that oPne day we will be united with our beloved in Eternal Life.

MARRIAGE TIP: During the month of November remember those who have died. Spend a moment today praying together for your relatives and friends who have passed on.  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.

NEW BEGINNINGS:  The “New Beginnings” group for divorced or separated individuals has again begun meeting weekly under the direction of Mr. Robert Dominic.  The meetings are open to all regardless of parish or religious affiliation.  They are held every Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Upper room at Saint Peter’s Church.   Anyone interested should contact Deacon Mark  at 563-1692.  If you are unable to make the contact, please come anyway.

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.

IMPORTANCE OF SUNDAY WORSHIP: Pope Francis emphasized that Sunday must be protected as a day of worship.  He stated that we live in such a busy world that modern Christians need an appointment with the Lord to give them a sense of direction and help them move beyond “the bustle of everyday life”.  Pope Francis said that Sunday was “the Church’s weekly feast of creation”. He said that the first day of the week saw the dawning of creation: “Let there be light….” “This feast of thanksgiving and joy over God’s creation” should be celebrated with gratitude and praise.  Living in the North Country helps us to appreciate God’s beauty and to celebrate the Eucharist with gratitude.

Bulletin for the Week of November 3, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD

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 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: Cadyville Fire Department Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec 14-15: Food Shelf Weekend

Harvest Dinners

   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. 

OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS HOUSE OF PRAYER:

★Nov 16 10am-2pm: Reflection on the Holy Family and Bethlehem House

★Nov 28 noon: 5th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

★Dec 7 11am-1pm Advent Time of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

RSVP and Info: 518-594-3253 or olaprayerhouse@gmail.com.  

FAITHFUL CITIZENS: By our baptism, Catholics are committed to following Jesus Christ and to be salt for the earth, light for the nations. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us, It is necessary that all participate, according to his/her position and role, in promoting the common good. This is inherent in the dignity of the human person. As far as possible citizens should take an active part in public life. Regardless of political party responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation. We thank the following St. James Parishioners who are seeking to provide responsible public service through election on Tuesday:

✴John Bernardi

✴Sherman DuBrey

✴James Facteau

✴Joe Gerardi

✴Ellen LaMora

✴Roman Miner

✴

BAPTISM:Addyson Debra Recore became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on October 27th.

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.

MARRIAGE TIP: Sometimes the main difference between a happy marriage and a troubled one is preserving an attitude of “goodwill” when one makes a mistake. How does one build goodwill? By constantly looking for the good rather than the fault and creating a “bank account” of positive experiences. 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.

PLANNING FOR DEATH IS NATURAL: Planning for death is as natural for the Christian as planning for life.  As stated in 1 Timothy 5:8, if anyone does not take care of his own, and especially of his household; he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.  Having a Will is good Stewardship.  Take care of your family.