eNOTES FOR OCTOBER 27, 2026
(WITH BULLETIN INFORMATION FOR THE WEEKENDS OF NOVEMBER 8 and 15, 2026)
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STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY PULPIT LETTER FROM BISHOP LAVALLEY: To be read weekend of October 31 & November 1
Stewardship Sunday Pulpit Letter From Bishop LaValley to be read weekend of October 31 & November 1 is available HERE.
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ADVENT RESOURCES FOR PARISHES AND FAMILIES: Prepare to celebrate Advent well
Advent starts November 29. Celebrating Advent well requires preparation, so the Family Life Office posts resources and tips to help families get ready for Advent, which is rich in rituals and symbolism. The Church gives us Advent and its beautiful traditions for families to build lasting memories while drawing closer to God.
Please visit the Family Life Advent webpages HERE and the Evangelization Advent Resourcese HERE.
Contact for More Information:
Family Life Office: Steve Tartaglia Email: startaglia@rcdony.org Phone Number: 315-393-2920
or
Evangelization Office: Marika Donders Email: mdonders@rcdony.org Phone Number: 315-605-1029
NEW PARISH EVENTS AND NOTIFICATIONS:
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HOLIDAY FAIR: Shop room after room of vendors (Brushton)
St. Augustine's and St. Mary's Altar Rosary Society will host the annual Holiday Fair Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Parish Center, 769 Gale Road, Brushton.
Features jewelry, ceramics, pottery, holiday items, maple products, baked goods and more! Adirondack BBQ will offer food for purchase. The homemade donuts often sell out early!
For more information, contact the parish office 518-483-6674
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ST. MARY’S NATIVITY COOKBOOK TO DEBUT AT ANNUAL BASKET RAFFLE
St. Mary’s Nativity will debut its community cookbook, St. Mary’s Nativity: Recipes Now & Then, on Saturday, November 7, during the parish’s Annual Basket Raffle.
The spiral-bound cookbook will be available for $15 at St. Mary’s Nativity, 1175 Route 26, West Leyden, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food will be available at the event, and raffle tickets are 25 for $5. The cookbook can also be shipped anywhere in the United States for an additional $5.
Recipes Now & Then brings together favorite dishes from the West Leyden community, including recipes from current and former residents. Contributors did not need to belong to St. Mary’s Nativity or another church to take part. The collection includes beverages; breads and baked goods; soups and salads; side dishes; main courses; cakes and pies; cookies, candy and other sweet treats; dips, sauces and preserves; recipes written by children; and household tips and tricks. It also includes helpful kitchen reference material, such as ingredient substitutions, measurement conversions, serving guides, cooking tips, and food storage information.
Recipes also come from earlier West Leyden cookbooks published by St. Mary’s Nativity and West Leyden Reformed Church, as well as a 1980s Liver Foundation cookbook. The committee thanks everyone who submitted recipes, shared photographs, or helped prepare the book.
For information about the cookbook or shipping, contact Jean Lieber at 315-348-6104 or portleydebk@rcdony.org.
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MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: In Support of Augustinian Academy (Carthage)
Pancake Breakfast To Benefit Augustinian Academy
Sunday, November 8
8 a.m. to noon
St. James Community Room, Carthage
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Scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, ham, sausage, baked goods, juice and coffee
PRICE
$10 for Adults
$8 for Seniors
$5 for Children under 10
$30 for a family of 4 or more
SPONSORED BY:
Carthage K of C
Father John Cosmic #291
Ave Maria Circle
Contact for More Information: 315-493-3224 Email: carthagesec@rcdony.org
No other new parish events were submitted. Please check your parish bulletins and previously posted submissions below.
Reminder: We cannot publish parish flyers with graphics,
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT CORNER
Healing and Reconciliation for Victims/Survivors
The Diocese of Ogdensburg is blessed with dedicated individuals who support our efforts to protect God’s beloved children and aid in the healing process. Anyone harmed by Church leaders is urged to contact our Victim Assistance Coordinator, Terrianne Yanulavich, Ph.D. at (518) 569-0612 to begin healing. Dr. Yanulavich provides compassionate pastoral care and assists with the intake and reporting of allegations to local authorities. As always, all allegations are immediately reported by the diocese to local law enforcement, and victims/survivors are also encouraged to report directly to civil authorities.
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PLANNED GIVING:
Leaving a Legacy: Think about the part you want to play in our parish’s future. You have the opportunity to support this ministry in many ways. Naming our parish as a beneficiary in your estate plan or the making of an endowment gift can assure your continued participation in this ministry far into the future. For further information, contact Scott Lalone, Executive Director of Development/Foundation at the Diocese of Ogdensburg at 315-393-2920 or slalone@rcdony.org.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the November 8 Bulletin
Creation Care Tips for Energy Saving: Daylight saving time is a good time to adjust all interior and exterior lighting timers. Install occupancy sensors.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
for the November 15 Bulletin
Creation Care Tips for Energy Saving: Be wary of old donated refrigerators and freezers.Consolidate fridges and switch off the oldest one as it may be the least energy efficient.
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HOLY AND BELOVED: Renew, Refresh and Relax (Canandaigua, NY)
Join men and women from across the region and beyond for a meaningful weekend of prayer, reflection, community and growing closer to God in holiness.
Women's Retreat: Oct. 30-Nov. 1
Men and Women Semi-Silent Retreat: Nov 13-15
- Weekend Retreats “Holy and Beloved” - https://bit.ly/HolyandBelovedRetreatOptions
- One Day Retreats - https://bit.ly/2026RemainingFillYourSoulDays
- Special Events offerings - https://bit.ly/2026remainingSpecialEvents
Register at www.notredamretreat.org/events or call 585-394-5700
Contact for More Information: Nancy Lynch Email: nlynch@notredameretreat.org
SACRED TIME WITH THE SAINTS: All Saints Day Vigil (Malone)
Notre Dame Altar & Rosary Society of Malone presents Sacred Time with the Saints at Notre Dame Church.
Schedule:
Oct. 31
3 p.m. - Adoration & Divine Mercy chaplet
3:30 p.m. - Holy Rosary
4 p.m. - Holy Mass
5 p.m. - Adoration & Stations of the Cross
6 p.m. - Overnight adoration
Nov. 1
7:30 a.m. - Holy Rosary
8 a.m. - Holy Mass
10 a.m. - Holy Rosary
11 a.m. - Holy Mass
Noon - Conclusion of vigil
First class relics will also be exposed.
Contact for More Information: Parish office Email and or Phone Number: 518-483-1300
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HOLY CROSS PARISH HARVEST DINNER: Plattsburgh
Holy Cross Parish Harvest Dinner at the Parish Center, 4917 S. Catherine Street
November 1, 11:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Turkey with all the trimmings!
Dine-In or Take out
Adults $16
Children $8
Children 5 & Under FREE
Contact for More Information: Courtney Khristiansen Email and or Phone Number: plattsburghSEC@rcdony.org
NOVENA TO THE HOLY SOULS : Join us in prayer (Malone)
Description: Notre Dame Altar & Rosary Society will host a Novena to the Holy Souls daily at 3 p.m. from Nov. 2-10.
Locations:
Nov. 2 - Notre Dame Cemetery, River Road, Malone
Nov. 3 - St. Helen's Cemetery, Chasm Falls
Nov. 4 - St. Joseph's Cemetery, Route 37, Malone
Nov. 5 - St. Joseph's Cemetery, Route 30 North, Malone
Nov. 6 - St. John Bosco Cemetery, Route 30 North, Malone
Nov. 7 - St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery, CR-38, Constable
Nov. 8 - St. George's Cemetery, CR-23, Burke
Nov. 9 - St. Augustine's Cemetery, CR-53, North Bangor
Nov. 10 - St. Bridget's Cemetery, Trout River Road, Trout River
Pray for your family members and friends who have gone before us to their eternal reward. Novena for the Relief of the Poor Souls in Purgatory prayer guides will be available at each site.
Contact for More Information: Parish office Email and or Phone Number: 518-483-1300
ANNUAL HUNTERS MASS: St. Theresa Church, Newcomb
The 2026 Annual Hunters Mass will take place at St. Theresa Church in Newcomb on November 7 at 7 p.m. This Mass continues in the spirit of Father Peter Berg who worked to include everyone in the fulness of Catholic spiritual life. Camouflage attire is welcomed and encouraged, and hunting dogs will have a place to warm up. A reminder to make sure rifles are kept locked in vehicles and are ammunition free on the grounds.This Hunters Mass welcomes hunters from all over the diocese and all denominations.
125TH ANNIVERSARY: St. Paul's in Black River
125th Anniversary of the founding of St. Paul's in Black River. Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, November 8, at 11:30 a.m. Celebrant will be Bishop Terry R. LaValley. A community reception and historical exhibit will immediately follow Mass in the parish center. If you wish to RSVP for the luncheon following Mass, contact Esther at 315-783-4438.
Contact for More Information: Kareta Olshfski Phone Number: 315-629-4678
ST ALEXANDER HARVEST DINNER: Parish Fundraiser (Morrisonville)
St. Alexander Church,1 Church Street, Morrisonville, NY
Annual Harvest Dinner. Sunday, November 8, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$15 per person.
Turkey and All the trimmings, basket raffle, bake sale, grand raffle.
Contact for More Information: Jackie or Rebecca Email and or Phone Number: 518-561-5039
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: Knights of Columbus Fundraiser (Evans Mills)
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner, Saturday, November 14, at St. Mary's Parish Center, in Evans Mills. Serving from 4 to 7 p.m..
$12 for Adults, $10 for senior citizens, $5 for children under 12, and under 5 eat for free. Menus includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Benefit Indian River Knights of Columbus 7471.
Contact for More Information: Kareta Olshfski Email and or Phone Number: 315-629-4678
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ANNUAL FALL BAZAAR: Massena
Location: St Mary's Social Hall, 7 Sycamore St, Massena
Date: Saturday, November 14
Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Win $2500 in Big Money Raffle
Come enjoy some delicious fried bread dough as well as other great food from the concession all day!
Ticket central, Turkey raffles, pull tabs, 50/50, Skilo, quilt raffle, country store, cake walk, children’s games and activities, religious items
All are welcome! Bring family and friends for loads of fun!
Contact the Parish Office for More Information: www.massenacatholics.com Email: massenabm@rcdony.org Phone: 315-769-2469
CHARISMATIC MASSES & HEALING SERVICES: All are welcome! (Malone)
St. André's Parish will host Charismatic Masses & Healing services at Notre Dame Church, 11 Church Place, Malone.
Dates:Oct. 18 & Nov. 15
Time: A worship prelude to prepare us for Mass will begin at 1:45 p.m., and Mass will follow at 2 p.m.
Following Mass, prayer teams will be available for individual prayer.
Contact for More Information: St. André's Parish Phone Number: (518) 483-1300
TRIVIA NIGHT: fundraiser for seminarian college costs (Ogdensburg)
The Vocations Committee for the Catholic Churches of Ogdensburg (St. Mary’s Cathedral and Notre Dame), Heuvelton (St. Raphael’s) and Lisbon (Ss. Philip and James) is planning a Trivia Night for Friday, January 8, 2027, at the Martin Fieldhouse, 721 Hasbrouck, Street, Ogdensburg. All funds raised will be donated to the Diocese of Ogdensburg to help offset the miscellaneous college costs for the seminarians. Join us for a night of fun and friendly competition in a contest of general knowledge across a variety of topics! Teams of up to 6 will compete for the bragging rights and the Grand Prize. All players are eligible for door prizes! Entry fee will be $20 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m. Mulligans will be sold at the door. Arrive by 6:45 p.m. as Trivia starts at 7 p.m. More rules and registration at www.ogdensburgcatholics.net/trivia or use the QR code or email vocationsarenottrivial@rcdony.org
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