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.