Bulletin for the Week of August 31, 2014

LOOKING AHEAD

Sep 6-7: Renovation Fund Special Collection

Sep 7: Grandparents Day

Sep 13-14: Bishop’s Fund Commitment Weekend

Sep 20-21: Food Shelf Weekend

Oct 4-5: Renovation Fund Special Collection

Oct 9: Religious Education classes begin Grades 1-5

Oct 18-19 Food Shelf Weekend

Oct 18-19: World Mission Weekend

Oct 19: Second Year Confirmation preparation class 6:00 PM

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES   

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

http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)

Mission Intention for September: That the mentally disabled might  receive the help and  love they need for a dignified life.

SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH LAY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM: The Sisters of St. Joseph invite you to an introductory meeting to learn about our Lay Associate Program. It will be held on September 14, 2014 from 1:30-4:00 pm at St. John XXIII Newman Center at 90 Broad Street in Plattsburgh. Associates meet once a month to pray together, explore ways to deepen one’s spiritual life in light of the SSJ charism, and discuss ways to reach out to the “dear neighbor” locally and globally.  This group is open to women and men. If you would like to attend this meeting, please contact Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald (315-212-6592) or Sr. Helen Hermann (518- 561-8252). 

LABOR DAY BLESSING

God our creator, we are the work of your hands. Guide us in our work,that we may do it, not for self alone,but for the common good.Make us alert to injustice,ready to stand in solidarity,that there may be dignity for allin labor and in labor’s reward.Grant this through Christ our Lord. Joseph, patron of laborers,Pray for us.

SEASON OF AUTUMN RETREAT:  "Discovering the Wisdom of the Lord Tucked in the Season of Autumn". presented by Paul Gibaldi, wilderness guide & nature  photographer ,and Sister Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ, retreat director and adult faith educator Guggenheim Lodge Sept. 19 - 20 6:00pm.to 6:00pm. Registration fee: $75 , limited to 10 participants. To register, contact: Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ  at srbethssj@gmail.com. or 315-212-6592.

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

HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY: May all grandparents know how much their grandchildren love and appreciate them!  We remember our grandparents in prayer because they are such special people.  May God bless them all!

HOME SCHOOL: Bishop LaValley is inviting all home schooled children and their parents to noon Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, followed by a visit and picnic lunch at his residence on Friday, September 5^th.   All those interested in attending are asked to contact Dolores Bell by September 3^rd at 315-654-3932 or or rtyler@twcny.rr.com.   Please bring a dish to share along with your table settings. 

BISHOPS FUND APPEAL: The 2014 Bishop’s Fund Appeal will begin soon in our parish and throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg.  Your gift to the 2014 Bishop’s Fund Appeal will help continue the vital ministries, services and programs that reach out to so many in need. Please consider making a pledge or one-time gift to this year’s effort. In two weeks, we will have Commitment Weekend for the 2014 Bishop’s Fund Appeal. Please pray about your decision and consider making a pledge or a one-time gift to the Appeal.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION: Forms for registration in the St. James Religious Education Program grades 1-5 are available at the entrance to the church. Classes begin on Thursday, October 9. Parents of students MUST be registered members of St. James Parish. Please return the ENTIRE form either in the basket at the entrance to the church or to St. James Rectory, PO Box 117, Cadyville, NY 12918. Parents of children in grades 6-7 who previously participated in Religious Education will be notified by mail regarding the plans for classes. Second year preparation for Confirmation will begin Sunday, October 19, 6:00 PM.

MARRIAGE TIP: One version of the marriage vows states, “to have and to hold from this day forward.” Pay attention to that little word, “hold’ today. When times are tough or emotions raw, sometimes firmly and lovingly holding each other is the best comfort. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

Bulletin for the Week of August 24, 2014

LOOKING AHEAD

Sep 6-7: Renovation Fund Special Collection

Sep 7: Grandparents Day

Sep 13-14: Bishop’s Fund Commitment Weekend

Sep 20-21: Food Shelf Weekend

Oct 4-5: Renovation Fund Special Collection

Oct 9: Religious Education classes begin Grades 1-5

Oct 18-19 Food Shelf Weekend

Oct 18-19: World Mission Weekend

Oct 19: Second Year Confirmation preparation class 6:00 PM

RELIGIOUS WEB SITES   

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

http://misacor-usa.org/ (Missionaries Sacred Heart)

Mission Intention for August: That Christians may joyfully announce the faith to all people..

ST. ANNE’S SHRINE: Saint Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte, Vermont Mass Schedule as follows:

Sunday:  10:30 a.m. (May 25 - October 12)

For information and activities: www.saintannesshrine.org

                 

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

SEASON OF AUTUMN RETREAT:  "Discovering the Wisdom of the Lord Tucked in the Season of Autumn". presented by Paul Gibaldi, wilderness guide & nature  photographer ,and Sister Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ, retreat director and adult faith educator Guggenheim Lodge Sept. 19 - 20 6:00pm.to 6:00pm. Registration fee: $75 , limited to 10 participants. To register, contact: Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ  at srbethssj@gmail.com. or 315-212-6592.

SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH LAY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM: The Sisters of St. Joseph invite you to an introductory meeting to learn about our Lay Associate Program. It will be held on September 14, 2014 from 1:30-4:00 pm at St. John XXIII Newman Center at 90 Broad Street in Plattsburgh. Associates meet once a month to pray together, explore ways to deepen one’s spiritual life in light of the SSJ charism, and discuss ways to reach out to the “dear neighbor” locally and globally.  This group is open to women and men. If you would like to attend this meeting, please contact Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald (315-212-6592) or Sr. Helen Hermann (518- 561-8252). 

BISHOPS FUND APPEAL: The Bishop’s Fund Appeal provides us the opportunity to share our blessings with others as we continually serve those who most need our help throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg. We have great hope that together we will be successful in 2014. Please respond as generously as possible when you receive your request from Bishop LaValley asking for your support of this year’s Appeal.

21ST Sunday in Ordinary Time: How do you recognize Jesus? Jesus asks his disciples who the people think that he is; remember that the people had been awaiting a kingly savior, so this very common, ordinary man was thought to be Elijah, Jeremiah or one of the prophets. They had not seen him or met him, and even then might not have been convinced. But Peter, speaking from the heart, recognized him as "the Christ, the Son of the living God." The physical characteristics of the Son of Man should have little or no matter in our lives today; what is important is to remember that we are taught that Jesus Christ is the light of all humanity, a light that shines so brightly for all the world to see that we have no trouble distinguishing it as anything else. Like Peter, look to your heart for the loving light, and boldly share it with the world to the best of your abilities.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION: Forms for registration in the St. James Religious Education Program grades 1-5 are available at the entrance to the church. Classes begin on Thursday, October 9. Parents of students MUST be registered members of St. James Parish. Please return the ENTIRE form either in the basket at the entrance to the church or to St. James Rectory, PO Box 117, Cadyville, NY 12918. Parents of children in grades 6-7 who previously participated in Religious Education will be notified by mail regarding the plans for classes. Second year preparation for Confirmation will begin Sunday, October 19, 6:00 PM.

MARRIAGE TIP: Did you know that physiologically it takes 20 minutes to calm down after getting upset?  Time outs give your spouse a chance to “re-set” and be their true, better self.. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS:

Christian Healing Ministries School of Healing Prayer Training: Thursday-Sunday Sept. 18-21 For information or registration, contact Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 518-594-3253.

MASS TIMES: Don’t miss Mass while on vacation or traveling. Find a Catholic Church anywhere in the world online at: www.masstimes.org

Bulletin for the Week of August 10, 2014

LOOKING AHEAD

Aug 13: KC Council 6067 Annual Golf Tournament

Aug 15: Feast of the Assumption Masses 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM

Aug 16-17: Collection for Ogdensburg Missions: Father Vincent Freeh, Missionary of the Sacred Heart from Watertown will be here to speak

Aug 16-17: Food Shelf Weekend

Aug 17: Annual Assumption of Mary Redford Picnic 11:30-6:00

Sep 6-7: Renovation Fund Special Collection

Sep 20-21: Food Shelf Weekend

Oct 4-5: Renovation Fund Special Collection

Oct 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 August: That Christians may joyfully announce the faith to all people..

ST. ANNE’S SHRINE: Saint Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte, Vermont is opened for the 2014 Pilgrimage and Tourist Season, The Mass Schedule for the Season is as follows:

Saturday             7:00 p.m. (May 24 – Aug. 30)

                  Sunday:     9:00 a.m.  (June 15 – Aug. 31)

                                    10:30 a.m. (May 25 - October 12)

For information and activities: www.saintannesshrine.org

                 

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

MARRIAGE: We congratulate and offer our prayers for a happy marriage to Christopher Arnold and Sara Delisle who were married in St. James Church on August 8th..

REDFORD PICNIC:   The  Annual Redford Picnic will be held  Sunday, August 17, on the grounds of the Church of the Assumption of Mary School.  Features include full meals of either roast beef or ham from noon to 6 pm, and rides on the famous merry-go-round.

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time: We meet the Lord in the strangest places.  Elijah spent the night listening to he wind, feeling the earthquake and surrounded with fire, but the Lord was not in any of these.  He came in a gentle breeze.  We would like great events for meeting our God, but most often we stirs our hearts and minds very gently.  If we listen, we encounter the Lord.  Like Peter, we walk toward the Lord.  The Lord says, “Come!” We respond: “Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus, and sustain our faith.”

THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION: Friday, August 15, is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  It is a holy day of obligation.  Mass of the Assumption will be on Friday at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.

MARRIAGE TIP: Since before Cinderella, stepparents have had a bad rap.  Stepparents can play a precarious role, trying to love as a true parent but sometimes experiencing difficulties and unsure of their job.  If you have a stepchild, pray, listen and wait to be accepted.  If you don’t have a stepchild, pray for those in step relationships  Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

OGDENSBURG MISSIONS: Each year St. James Parish provides financial assistance to Catholic Churches in Mission Countries. This year Father Vincent Freeh, Missionary of the Sacred Heart from Watertown, will be with us for Masses next weekend.

OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS:

Foundation Day Celebration: Quilt Class: Saturday, August 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Christian Healing Ministries School of Healing Prayer Training: Thursday-Sunday Sept. 18-21

For information or registration, contact Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 518-594-3253.

MASS TIMES: Don’t miss Mass while on vacation or travelling. Find a Catholic Church anywhere in the world online at: www.masstimes.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.

Bulletin for the Week of August 3, 2014

LOOKING AHEAD

Aug 2-3: Renovation Fund Special Collection

Aug 13: KC Council 6067 Annual Golf Tournament

Aug 15: Feast of the Assumption Masses 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM

Aug 16-17: Collection for Ogdensburg Missions: Father Vincent Freeh, Missionary of the Sacred Heart from Watertown will be here to speak

Aug 16-17: Food Shelf Weekend

Aug 17: Annual Assumption of Mary Redford Picnic 11:30-6:00

Sep 6-7: Renovation Fund Special Collection

Sep 20-21: Food Shelf Weekend

Oct 4-5: Renovation Fund Special Collection

Oct 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 August: That Christians may joyfully announce the faith to all people..

ST. ANNE’S SHRINE: Saint Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte, Vermont is opened for the 2014 Pilgrimage and Tourist Season, The Mass Schedule for the Season is as follows:

Saturday             7:00 p.m. (May 24 – Aug. 30)

                  Sunday:     9:00 a.m.  (June 15 – Aug. 31)

                                    10:30 a.m. (May 25 - October 12)

For information and activities: www.saintannesshrine.org

                 

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

REDFORD PICNIC:   The  Annual Redford Picnic will be held  Sunday, August 17, on the grounds of the Church of the Assumption of Mary School.  Features include full meals of either roast beef or ham from noon to 6 pm, and rides on the famous merry-go-round.

MARRIAGE TIP: Happiness is about more than laughter, but laughter heals and bonds. Laugh together today. Watch a funny TV program or movie, tell each other a silly joke, play a practical joke that won’t backfire, or reminisce about the crazy things you’ve done during your life together. Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.

OGDENSBURG MISSIONS: Each year St. James Parish provides financial assistance to Catholic Churches in Mission Countries. This year Father Vincent Freeh, Missionary of the Sacred Heart from Watertown, will be with us for Masses on the August 16-17 weekend. As a result the Special Collection envelopes for the July 26-27 weekend will be collected on the August 16-17 weekend.

OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS:

Foundation Day Celebration: Saturday, August 9, 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Quilt Class: Saturday, August 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Christian Healing Ministries School of Healing Prayer Training: Thursday-Sunday Sept. 18-21

For information or registration, contact Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 518-594-3253.

MASS TIMES: Don’t miss Mass while on vacation or travelling. Find a Catholic Church anywhere in the world online at: www.masstimes.org

Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Cape sponsored by Diocesan Vocations Society with Bishop LaValley for Thursday and Friday, September 11-12, 2014. A bus leaves from Plattsburgh. For more information or to register contact Connie Randall at (315) 265-2762.  Sign up by August 4th. 

THANK YOU: This weekend you will find a variety of crosses for your home or work place made and graciously donated by Paul Rasco. You will also find a ten year update of the St. James Parish History 2004-2014 written by Elaine Rice in memory of the St. James Parish 160th Anniversary. 

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.

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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.