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