eNOTES FOR APRIL 14, 2016
(with bulletin information for the weekends of and April 24 and May 1)
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FROM THE INSPIRE: CALLED TO LOVE COMMITTEE
BUSES FOR INSPIRE: Transportation for the Vocation Summit
Dear Pastors and Pastoral Associates,
INSPIRE: Called to Love is just over 6 months away. If you haven't given thought yet to helping your parishioners get to Lake Placid for the Vocations Summit, now is the time. While many parishioners will be willing to take their own transportation, we know that many others will be happy to ride a coach. This will not only foster a greater experience of fellowship, but it will also have the practical benefit of easing parking issues in the village of Lake Placid. (People who choose to drive themselves will have long walks or will need to use shuttle services.)
Click here to find a pdf with 7 area bus services. The bus companies were all contacted and asked for a sample of their prices for your consideration. No buses will be contracted by the Diocese; this is the responsibility of the local parishes. The prices and the availability are not certain until the parishes contract with the companies.
Please contact them soon so they will have you on their books.
Many blessings,
(Fr.) Bryan Stitt
INSPIRE: Called to Love Committee
p.s. To help determine when you would like to schedule drop-off and pick-up times at the arena in LP, here is a link to the day's schedule: http://www.inspirecalledtolove.org/schedule.asp
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
HANDICAP GRANTS: Information on the Handicap Grant and the Application for the Grant are now available.
The Diocese of Ogdensburg annually offers two grants of $5,000.00 each to assist the parishes and institutions of the Diocese in providing assistance for the handicapped. These funds are made available from the annual contribution of the New York State Knights of Columbus to the Diocese of Ogdensburg. They will be distributed by the diocese on the recommendations of Catholic Charities and the Department of Education.
The criteria for acceptability of the request cover several factors. Improvement in already existing programs or facilities will be considered. Some ideas for funding include: adapting facilities, special equipment, training for personnel, and program development.
It is important to remember that programs which have received funding previously may not apply for the grant for the following three years. Programs/projects must show proof of additional sources of revenue to support the programs/projects.
If you wish to be considered for a grant, please plan your proposal carefully. The grant application is attached.
Applications must be submitted by May 21, 2016. Monies will be allocated after June 1, 2016.
If you have any questions regarding the grant and/or the application please contact vlalonde@rcdony.org or call (315) 393-2920 ext. 1411.
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FROM THE OFFICE OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT:
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The Office of Safe Environment has developed weekly bulletin announcements (see the NOTICES FOR BULLETINS section below) as well as sample intercessions for the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass. For more information about safe environment, please see our webpage www.rcdony.org/safeenv.html or contact Sr. Ellen Donahue at edonahue@rcdony.org.
Two bishop members of the USCCB Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People will be featured in two daily Bible reading video reflections regarding protection from child abuse: Bishop Edward Burns of the Diocese of Juneau, Chair of the CPCYP, and Bishop William Medley of the Diocese of Owensboro. You can find those videos on the USCCB.org website via these links: http://bcove.me/dhy0lljm and http://bcove.me/dhppif12.
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FROM THE OFFICE OF VOCATIONS
DIACONATE ORDINATION of Mr. Michael Jablonski
With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God the Church of Ogdensburg joyfully announces the Ordination to the Order of Deacon of Michael Joseph Jablonski through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by the Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley Bishop of Ogdensburg.
You are cordially invited to join in the celebration of the Ordination Liturgy On Saturday, the twenty-eighth of May, Two thousand and sixteen at eleven o’clock in the morning at St. John’s Church, 18 Broad Street Plattsburgh, New York. A reception will follow at St. John’s.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE NEW EVANGELIZATION:
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There are several upcoming events in neighboring Dioceses that may be of interest to your parishioners: The New Evangelization Summit in Ottawa, ON this weekend; A John Michael Talbot performance in Burlington,VT. in May; and a Steve Ray presentation in Montreal, QC in June. For more information about these events, please see UPCOMING EVENTS IN NEIGHBORING DIOCESES on the Office of the New Evangelization Blog.
Bulletin Editors: Please add these notices to your parish bulletin(s). You can simply cut the text and paste it in your bulletin.
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INSPIRE: Called to Love
(For the April 23/24 Bulletins)
Bishop Terry LaValley thanks each and every parishioner who contributed to last week’s special collection for the Vocations Summit. Your contribution will make a difference! Be sure to register for this great event. Check out the website www.inspirecalledtolove.org
INSPIRE: Called to Love
Join us for INSPIRE: Called to Love. This Vocations Summit will celebrate the universal call to holiness and its manifestation in the vocations of Christian marriage and family life, the single state, the consecrated religious life, and the ordained priesthood and diaconate. INSPIRE: Called to Love will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at the Olympic Arena Complex at Lake Placid. Aside from the morning Keynote Address, participants will have the opportunity to take part in breakout sessions being led by internationally known speakers.
Our annual diocesan youth rally will be a component of the Vocations Summit; the youth will attend Bishop Barron’s Keynote Address and then participate in their breakout session and activities, joining at the conclusion of the day with Holy Mass.
For more information, full schedule and to register for this FREE EVENT, go to www.inspirecalledtolove.org.
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(for April 30/May 1 Bulletins)
CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL APPEAL: Building Healthy Families and Healthy Communities
Weekend of May 8, 2016
Your help is essential in supporting the programs and services of Catholic Charities. Providing compassionate and professional support to individuals and families in emotional, social or financial need is our mission. Advocating for public policies that respect life, support families, impact the common good and inviting others to join us in this mission is our goal for social change. Please be as generous as possible in supporting the mission and works of Catholic Charities. The annual collection will be taken up in the parish on the weekend of May 8, 2016. For more information or to donate online visit our website at: www.cathcharities.org or call (315) 393-2255
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WORLD MEETING OF FAMILY MISSION: Saranac Lake
The team that represented the Diocese of Ogdensburg at the World Meeting of Families is presenting a day of Adoration at St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake on Friday, May 6th. The Day of Adoration begins immediately following the morning Mass on Friday. There will be Holy Hour with a short presentation in the evening with an opportunity to meet the team members, ask questions and receive resources from the World Meeting of Families. This is a regional event and everyone is invited. For more details, please contact Fr. Higman at 518-891-4616.
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POTSDAM LIFE CHAIN
Saturday, May 7, 2016, Market and Main Streets, Potsdam, NY
LIFE CHAIN is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life Americans, standing in prayer for our nation and for an end to abortion. It is a visual statement of solidarity by the Christian community that abortion kills children and that the Church supports the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception.
Gather at 12:45 pm in the parking lot across from the Roxy Theater to pick up signs.
You'll be a light in a darkened world as you help put an end to abortion through prayer!
Bring your whole family! Rain or shine!
For more information contact the Coordinators: Dan Paladin daniel.paladin@gmail.com or Christina Tartaglia (ckaralis@yahoo.com)
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LEARN TO DISCERN: Is it Christian, New Age or Occult?
Friday, May 13, 2016 7-9 p.m.
Immaculate Heart Central High School, Watertown, NY 13601
Pre Registration Cost: Adults $20, Couples $35, Students $10,
At Door Cost:,$25 Couples $40 Students $10
Due to content: Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Overnight accommodations discounted rates available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown
Contact: mdillenback@womenofgrace.com or 315 771 1377 for more information or to register
Discounted Rates for women who attend this event as well as Young Women of Grace Program: Informational Gathering and Hands On Workshop for Facilitators/Teachers.
Event Speaker:
Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, author and journalist, has joined Living His Life Abundantly & Women of Grace as Staff Writer. Susan is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites and comes to us from The Catholic Standard and Times, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where she served for six years as a Correspondent. She has won numerous national awards for her work and has published several books, including two historical fiction novels, a book on Carmelite prayer entitled, “Lord Teach us to Pray” and a book on the fraudulent research of Alfred C. Kinsey entitled, “The Kinsey Corruption,” published by Ascension Press. She has devoted her life and talents to building up the Church and tearing down the culture of death, and is pleased that the Lord has called her to LHLA/Women of Grace to continue this vocation. Susan is single and writes for us from her home in Horsham, Pennsylvania. Look for Sue’s articles and her latest book, "We Need to Talk: God Speaks to a Modern Girl," on our website blog at www.womenofgrace.com.
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YOUNG WOMEN OF GRACE PROGRAM:
Informational Gathering and Hands-on Workshop for Facilitators/Teachers
Saturday May 14, 2016 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, 1424 Washington St., Watertown NY 13601
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Mass 9:30 a.m. Workshop following Mass.
Pre Registration Fee $25 including continental breakfast and lunch. At door: $30
What if there was a program that could help your daughter, granddaughter, niece, or student realize the gift of her femininity and the beautiful reality of who she is in the eyes of God? Would you be interested in having her participate? Would you be even be interested in helping her and other young women to participate in it? This beautiful study,Young Women of Grace: Embrace Your Femininity, targeted to girls ages 12-17, will teach them what it means to be a daughter of God, to discern their purpose and mission in the world, and to find true fulfillment!
DRE's, catechists, moms, grandmothers, Catholic School Educators--all women interested in bringing this beautiful gift to young women: Please join us to learn more about this important opportunity for young girls!
Presenters: Susan Brinkmann, author of the newly published Young Women of Grace: Embrace Your Femininity.
Mary Dillenback and Sue Jacobsen co-developers of the newly published Young Women of Grace Facilitator/teacher Guide.
Contact: mdillenback@womenofgrace.comor 315-771-1377 for more information or to register
Discounted Rates for women who attend this event as well as Learn to Discern: Is it Christian, New Age or Occult? Overnight accommodations discounted rates available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown NY
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Did you know that the Office for the New Evangelization publishes a blog? Are you looking for resources, or ideas for building community or information about the New Evangelization? There are reflections for the Sunday Readings called Word for Week, Ideas for parish evangelization called Witness Wednesday and as well as resource reviews, information about evangelization events etc. Check out the Horizons Blog by going to http://rcdony.org/evangelization/blog.html.
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APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
(For the April 23/24 Bulletins)
Knowledgeable and caring adults who are committed to protecting children can also protect our Church. Learn how to report child abuse by going to http://www.rcdony.org/safeenv and clicking on “Report Misconduct”. See Article in April 13th edition of North Country Catholic.
PRE-CANA MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!: Do you want to share the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage?
Have you and your spouse ever considered witnessing to engaged couples the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage? There are many ways married couples can participate in Pre-Cana ministry in our diocese. Newly married couples and couples married for many years all have something to offer. If you would be interested in finding out more about how you can witness to the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage to engaged couples, please contact Deacon Henry and Dayna Leader at 315-287-2874 or 315-323-0827 or dleader@rcdony.org
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CARE OF OUR COMMON HOME
Inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si, Dr. Gerry Gacioch, MD, the NYS Catholic Climate Ambassador, and Chief of Cardiology at Rochester General Hospital Heart Institute will be joined by Dr. Curt Stager, ecologist, paleoclimatologist, author, and biology professor at Paul Smith’s College to discuss the role of religion and science in response to the challenge to "care for our common home.” They will be presenting on Saturday, April 23rd, at SUNY Canton in Nevaldine Hall North, Room 102, from 10:00 am-Noon. Dr. Gerry Gacioch, MD will give this present on this same topic on Sunday, April 24 from 9:30 – 11:00 in Watertown at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish. Free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by St. Mary’s Parish and its Newman Ministry, Faith and Ecology Groups, and Sisters of St. Joseph Social Justice Committee. For more info contact Sr. Bethany Srbethssj@gmail.com
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JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT: Christian Music Pioneer and TV Host is coming to Peru, New York!
Christian music legend, best-selling author and host of The Church Channel's popular TV show "All Things Are Possible", John Michael Talbot, is coming to St. Augustine's & St. Patrick's Parish for two special evenings, May 5 & 6 , 2016. Each evening begins at 7:00 PM and includes an inspiring message and sacred music. For more information please contact the parish ministries of |John Michael Talbot and the Brothers and Sisters of Charity. Today, John Michael Talbot is one of the most active evangelists traveling throughout the world inspiring and renewing the faith of Christians of all denominations through sacred music, inspired teaching and motivational speaking. John Michael, like a modern St. Francis, is rebuilding God's Church" one parish at a time, and renewing hearts one life at a time." For more information contact Jackie Torterilli 518-643-2435.
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SPRING RETREAT DAY: Nurturing the God-Seed Within
This Retreat Day will focus on ways that we might tend the God-Seed that the Sower has planted in us, just as the gardener cares for seeds planted in the soil. Sister Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ, will be the facilitator. Place: Cedarhaven, Morristown, located along the St. Lawrence River. Date: Sat., May 7, 2016 from 9:30 – 4:00 pm / with option of overnight for extended retreat time. Suggested offering: $25 for Retreat Day (lunch included); additional $25 for overnight (with dinner and breakfast included). To register: Call 315-212-6592 by Thursday, May 4.
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DATES SET FOR 2016 RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREATS
The spring Rachel’s Vineyard after-abortion healing retreat will be offered Friday, June 3rd - Sunday, June 5th, 2016 at the Guggenheim Lodge in Saranac Lake. The chaplains for the spring retreat are Fr. Mark Reilly and Fr. Thomas Higman.
The fall Rachel’s Vineyard retreat will be held over Labor Day weekend Friday, September 2nd - Sunday, September 4th, 2016. The fall chaplain is Fr. Bryan Stitt.
Confidential registration forms will be available soon.
If you or someone you know is suffering after an abortion, you’re not alone. Especially in this year of Mercy, please consider attending a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat which offers a safe, non-judgmental
environment of hope and healing. For a list of retreat locations or for more information about Rachel’s Vineyard visit www.rachelsvineyard.org and for local information www.rcdony.org/pro-life.
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CAMP GUGGENHEIM: Registration is now open.
Registration for Camp Guggenheim 2016 is now open! The cost per week is $300. Register soon to ensure a spot for an incredible week of fun and growth in faith! For online information and registration of campers see www.rcdony.org/youth/guggy.html. If you have questions or do not have a computer to register, please call the Youth Office 315-393-2920.
CAMP GUGGENHEIM 2016 SCHEDULE
Staff Week - June 16th - June 24th
12 - 15 year old
Week 1: June 26th - July 1st
Week 2: July 3rd - July 8th
Week 3: July 10th - July 15th
Week 4: July 17th - July 22nd
Week 5: July 24th - July 29th
16 - 18 year old
Week 6: July 31st - August 5th
CATHOLIC HEART WORKCAMP IS RETURNING! Attention Youth and Youth Leaders
Fun, Faith and Teens at Work at CHWC
Catholic Heart Workcamp (CHWC) has announced that it will be returning to Wadhams Hall (Ogdensburg) this summer, from Sunday, June 26 to Friday, July 1. This week-long camp is open to high school (entering 9th grade in Fall 2016) and college students. CHWC is a national organization whose mission is to inspire young people to live as disciples of Christ through serving others and to foster the Catholic faith of each participant. During the week, campers will volunteer at various sites throughout the Ogdensburg area during the day and participate in fun, faith-building programs in the evening. Daily Mass, adoration, penance and prayer nourish campers for their work in the community. The cost is $375 per person, which includes meals, lodging, transportation to the work sites, t-shirts and snacks. For information about the Ogdensburg camp or to register, please contact managers Jocelyn Kelly and Samantha Poulin at chwc.ogdensburg@gmail.com. Also, additional information about CHWC can be found at www.heartworkcamp.com.
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VOCATIONS PILGRIMAGE TO THE DIVINE MERCY SHRINE: for the Year of Mercy
Join Bishop LaValley, Father Bryan Stitt, the Diocese of Ogdensburg Vocations Society, and Catholics from across the Diocese to pray for Vocations in this Year of Mercy. Single Occupancy $460, Double Occupancy $335/each Itinerary Includes: Mass and tour at Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, MA, Holy Hour, Mass and tour of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany, visit to Norman Rockwell Museum, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, and 1 lunch, buses with pick ups in Watertown, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Plattsburgh, Schroon Lake. Space limited, sign up today! (Non-refundable payment due August 27. Any proceeds from the trip will be used for the promotion of Vocations within the Diocese of Ogdensburg.) For more information contact Call Anne at (315) 353-2950 or Connie at (315) 265-2762.
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DISCUSSION SERIES ON LAUDATO SI
In this encyclical, Pope Francis says that “I would like to enter into dialogue with all people about out common home ... our Sister, Mother Earth”. There will be a series of six discussions on “Laudato Si” held at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Waddington. These discussions will be held at 6:30 PM on Thursdays, beginning March 31st. High-school students and adults are welcome. If you want to participate, please call John Tenbusch at 388-4510.
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JESUS' STORY IS OUR STORY
The IHC Mystery Players will do one last play/prayer, "Jesus' Story is Our Story", on Sunday, April 17th at IHC at 7 p.m. This will be a fundraiser for the Leikam family whose son, Parker, recently passed away. The play focuses on the healings of Jesus and how we can bring that to our world today. We hope you can join us. For more information contact tburgess@spartanpride.org
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PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: Celebrate the Holy Jubilee Year of Mercy
11 days: October 31-November 10, 2016 Visiting Venice, Florence, Assisi and Rome. Hosted by Fr. Andrew J. Amyot.
Only 2989 per person from Montreal. Tour includes: Rountrip Air from Montreal, taxes and airline surcharges, first class/select hotels, most meals, services of a professional tour director, and comprehensive sightseeing, all hotel services charges, porterage fees and entrance fees. For more information contact Fr. Andrew Amyot: 315-384-2064 or mail in form below
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WEEKLY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION, St. Patrick's Church, Watertown:
St. Patrick's Church in Watertown sponsors weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursdays. The Monstrance is placed on the Altar at the end of Noon Mass. Our doors remain open until 8:00 pm. All are welcome. For more information contact Dc. Mastellon at 315-782-6086
MONTHLY PRAYER GROUP: Senior Housing, Moors, NY
We meet every second Friday at 1pm each month to pray for all the sick in our parishes. The group was formed several years ago when Dot and Nancy wanted to pray for all the sick in their parish, St. Louis of France. Now we meet at the Senior Housing in Mooers and pray for all the people added to our list each month. All are welcome. The Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet are recited within the prayer service. Prayer and snack lasts about an hour. For more information contact: Nancy Monette at nmonette@charter.net
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Cathedral Music Director
New parish community of St. Mary’s Cathedral and Notre Dame Church, 2,000 families in Upstate NY, seeks Music Director with experience in Catholic liturgy, collaboration, and a variety of music styles for worship. The ideal candidate will be Catholic and have a degree in music or equivalent skill and experience. 3-4 Weekend Masses, Funerals, Weddings, and large-scale Diocesan events. Must be equipped with excellent leadership, communication, and computer/word-processing skills. This is a 40-hour per week position with full Diocesan benefits. Candidate must be proficient in keyboard/piano, organ, and voice and should be comfortable leading various ensembles: adult choir, funeral choir, cantors, instrumentalists, children’s choir. Please email résumé and cover letter to the attention of Rev. Joseph Morgan: music@smcogd.org
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
May 3-4: Deacon Convocation
May 6: WMOF Family Mission
May 14: Diocesan Pastoral Council
May 14-15: Projects and Camp Cleanup
May 17: Priests Retreat
May 28: Diaconate Ordination
May 29: Corpus Christi Mass and Procession, Potsdam
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