Sunday, December 29, 2013

Bulletin for the Week of December 29, 2013


LOOKING AHEAD
Jan 1: New Years Day, holy day of obligation, Mass at 10:00 AM

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

Jan 18-19:  Food Shelf Weekend

Feb 15-16:  Food Shelf Weekend

Mar 5:  Ash Wednesday

Mar 15-16: Food Shelf Weekend

May 11: First Communion

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES   
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.

MARCH FOR LIFE: The bus for the Washington Rally and March for Life will leave Tuesday, January 21 at 7:30 PM at St. Peter’s Church. It will leave Washington on Wednesday, January 22nd for return trip. To reserve a seat or to obtain more information, please contact Karen Smith at 566-6229. The cost of the trip is $30.

DECORATING THE CHURCH:    You are invited to decorate the church, prepare the manger scene for the festive Christmas season on Monday morning, December 23rd starting at 10:00.. It should take about two hours.  Please come to  help us as well as to give us your decorating suggestions.

CHRISTMAS MASSES
Christmas Eve, December 24
    Children Hymns/Mass..............4:00 PM
    Mass........................................8:00 PM
Christmas Day, December 25
    Mass.......................................10:00 AM

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

MARRIAGE TIP: Let go of the remote control! In fact, let go of control and power in your marriage. It’s hard to let go of being right or having it your way but your relationship will be stronger if you share Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

RETIREMENT PLAN FOR PREISTS: The Diocese of Ogdensburg’s Retirement Plan for Priests has long been supported by parish contributions from its annual Christmas Collection.  Beginning in 2011, 100% of the Christmas Collection is contributed for support of this Plan.   .  The entire Christmas Collection goes to fund this Retirement Plan.

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 names in whose memory you are making this offering.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES: You will find your box of Offertory envelopes for 2014 at the entrance to the church. Extra boxes are available for those of you who do not have a designated box. Youth envelopes are also available. Please pick up a box.

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.

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.

MARCH FOR LIFE:  March for Life on January 12 starts at The Newman Center, 90 Broad Street at 1:30 and ends at St. John's Church, 20 Broad Street. The march will be followed by a prayer service with Kathleen Gallagher, the director of pro-life activities for the New York State Catholic Conference. Light refreshments will be served in the church basement after the service.

FUNERAL: A funeral was celebrated this week for Jennifer Merrill.  Please remember her and her family in your prayers.

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.


JOY, PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU THIS HOLY SEASON!

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