LOOKING AHEAD
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.usccb.org/nab/bible/index.shtml (Complete Bible)
www.wordonfire.org/ (Catholic videos)
Mission Intention for
January: That all may promote authentic economic development that respects
the dignity of all peoples.
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.
STATEMENT OF GIVING FOR INCOME TAXES:
If you wish to receive a statement of your financial contributions
to St. James Church for 2013, please indicate this on your Sunday offering
envelope so that we can assure confidentiality.
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION:
Thank you for your VERY generous contribution of $3,894 in our Christmas
collection. Like every North Country
parish we forward 100% of the collection to the diocese to fund pensions for
retired priests. Pension needs for the
future as well as obligations for the next year are being met thanks to your
generous donation.
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD: On
this first Lord’s Day of 2014 we come together in joy to celebrate the festival
of the Epiphany of the Lord. Today is
the high point of the Christmas season and one of the greatest days of the
year. A shining star in the heavens
proclaims the good news that Jesus Christ is the new-born Saviour. You will notice that the Bible readings overflow with superlatives.
PRAYER OF BLESSING OF THE
HOME AT EPIPHANY
Lord our God, bless this
household.
May we be blessed with
health, goodness of
heart, gentleness, and the
keeping of your law.
We give thanks to you,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen
HEALING MINISTRY:
Living Waters Healing Ministry Mass at St. Alexander’s Church, Morrisonville,
First Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM.
MARRIAGE TIP:“Persevere
in prayer.” (Romans 12: 12) What if I (or we) haven’t been praying – at least
not regularly? Does grace before meals count? What about Mass or other
religious services? These are all good, of course, but try praying daily, maybe
even together Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
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.
STORMY WEATHER: Bishop LaValley of the
Diocese of Ogdensburg urges all Catholics to heed local travel advisories and restrictions
as indicated by emergency management
officials, including restrictions in travel due to the ice storm
warning. The faithful are encouraged to
use prudence and extreme caution when planning to travel to Mass. Catholics are reminded that the obligation to
attend Mass does not apply in those situations where conditions are extremely
difficult or dangerous.
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.
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