eNOTES FOR DECEMBER 8, 2016
(with bulletin information for the weekends of December 18 and 25)
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FROM THE OFFICE OF VOCATIONS:
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Vocation Resource Material:
In addition to prayers of the faithful and bulletin blurbs, we are offering bulletin blurbs of a more general nature to assist with creating a culture of vocation. They are not Sunday specific and can be amended as you wish. Bulletin announcements, prayers of the faithful and and the more general bulletin announcements are available on the Pastoral Documentation site under the Vocation Office. Click HERE to access these and other Vocation Office resources. For more information contact Cathy Russell, crussell@rcdony.org
FROM THE DATA PROCESSING CENTER:
CHANGE OF ADDRESS?
Parishes - If you have any changes of address, phone numbers, email addresses, please email the Diocesan Offices at web@rcdony.org. Thank you!
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FROM SACRED HEART PARISH IN CHAZY: New email address
Sacred Heart in Chazy now has a new email address. Please discontinue the old one and use: sacredheart@westelcom.com
Bulletin Editors: Please add these notices to your parish bulletin(s). You can simply cut the text and paste it in your bulletin.
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
Our aging religious need your help. Thousands of senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests in the U.S. spent years working in Catholic schools, religious education, colleges, hospitals and social services agencies – often for little compensation. Their sacrifices leave their religious communities without adequate savings for retirement and eldercare. Many of these religious worked in our own Diocese. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps provide nursing care and more to our retired religious sisters and brothers. A second collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be taken up on the weekend of December 10th and 11th. Please give to those who have given a lifetime
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VOCATIONAL DISCERMENT
The Vocation Office has scheduled three Operation Andrew dinners and two women's discernment retreat days. Operation Andrew Dinners for Discerning Men will be on Nov. 30 in Ellenburg, Dec. 5 in Carthage, and Dec 13 in Canton. Women's Discernment Retreats will take place on Nov. 26 in Watertown and Jan. 7 in Morrisonville. Please contact Cathy Russell, Vocation Coordinator: 315-393-2920 or crussell@rcdony.org with any questions or to register.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the December 17/18 Bulletin)
How “green “will your Christmas be? How can our celebration of Christmas this year reflect Christian simplicity, social justice and care for our common home? The three R’s (reduce, reuse, and recycle) could prove helpful in finding ways to respond to the challenge. Using this as a guide could make a merrier Christmas for everyone on the planet. While there is still time, have this conversation with a friend.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the December 24/25 Bulletin)
What gift do you want for your children this Christmas? When we contemplate the beauties of this earth from which Jesus took on flesh, we need to ask ourselves an important question. What will the world that we leave behind be like for our children’s children? How can our love for God, our families, and our neighbors near and far be reflected in the ways that we treat the earth where God “pitched his tent “to be one with us?
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PLANNED GIVING: Benefits of Giving Wisely
Did you know there are creative ways to support our Parish? Ways in which our Parish, you and your love ones all benefit at the same time? Such giving techniques are called “planned gifts,” because with thoughtful planning, you create win-win solutions for you and the Parish. 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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MARCH FOR LIFE PILGRIMAGE: College Students and Young Adults
March for Life Pilgrimage! If you’re in your 20’s or 30’s or even just older than 18 and out of school, consider joining College Students and Young Adults from the Diocese of Ogdensburg for a 4 day – 3 night pilgrimage. The Pilgrimage will include the Vigil Mass for Life at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, January 26th Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities as celebrant and homilist as well as the March for Life itself on January 27th. In addition to attending this Mass and the March, we will visit other important Shrines and Memorials, offering many opportunities for prayer, witness and fun. The Pilgrimage will depart from the Diocese of Ogdensburg Wednesday, January 25th and will conclude on Saturday January 28th after the march. The all-inclusive cost is $185 per adult. For more information, or to get a registration form sent to you, please email: Father Timothy Canaan, Diocesan Director of Campus Ministry frtim@broadstreetcatholics.org Space is limited. Registrations are only complete with payment and must be submitted no later than December 14, 2016.
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YOUTH BUSES FOR LIFE: High School Pilgrimage to the Washington, DC March for Life.
Three coach buses will travel to the March for Life in Washington, DC from Thursday January 26 through Saturday January 28, 2016. Pickup locations include: Massena, Canton, Gouverneur, Watertown and Schroon Lake. The cost of $150 includes transportation, hotel, breakfast, dinner & shirt. Registration opens October 1st. www.rcdony.org/pro-life for registration forms. For more information, contact the Respect Life Office, Colleen Miner at cminer@rcdony.org.
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CHRISTMAS ARTWORK CONTEST FOR MISSIONARY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION MCA: Attention all little artists in the Diocese
Announcing the annual MCA Christmas artwork contest for students grades K-8 where 24 winners will be displayed in the National Shrine in Washington DC. Deadline is January 31, 2017. For more information and detailed guidelines, see the flyer above.
SHRINES OF ITALY PILGRIMAGE: April 18-28, 2017
Join Fr. Chris Looby of St. Mary's Church of Evans Mills on a pilgrimage visiting the shrines of Italy April 18-28, 2017! Highlights will include Rome, Assisi, San Giovanni Rotondo, Tomb of Padre Pio, Abbey of Santissima Trinita, Madonna del Rosario, Vatican City, Papal Audience, Christian Rome City Tour, St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. John Lateran, St. Peter's Basilica, St. Mary Major and much more! Book now and save $100 per person. For more information, visit www.indianrivercatholics.org or call Apt to Travel at 315-265-4340. Viva Italia!
DEACON ASSEMBLY FEATURES DEACON KANDRA: May event in Lake Placid
Permanent Deacons of the Ogdensburg Diocese have been invited to the annual Deacon Assembly by Bishop Terry R. LaValley. The Assembly is held for deacons, their wives and widows of deacons each year. The Crowne Plaza Hotel and Resort in Lake Placid is the site for this year's event, May 3 and 4, 2017. Deacon Greg Kandra, writer, blogger and internationally known lecturer will be the principal presenter. Dcn. Kandra is from the Diocese of Brooklyn, NY and is a former broadcast journalist. For more information contact: Deacon Kevin Mastellon kmastellon@spwatn.org
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THE BIRTH OF JESUS-A FRANCISCAN CHRISTMAS:
Presented by the Franciscan Mystery Players of St. Mary's & St. John's
The Franciscan Mystery Players of St. Mary's and St. John's will present "The Birth of Jesus - A Franciscan Christmas". Through the use of special lighting and sound, this moving dramatic meditation on the birth of Jesus promises to enrich our celebration of the Advent and Christmas seasons. A free-will offering is appreciated to support this ministry.
November 27, 6:30pm at Blessed Sacrament, E. Syracuse
December 4, 6:30pm at St. James, Carthage
December 11, 6:30pm at St. Peter's, Syracuse
December 18, 6:00pm at St. Anthony's, Watertown
For more info, contact the parish office at 315-686-3398
EMPTY MANGER CAROLING: Christmas Caroling
Every year the Pro-Lifers in Plattsburgh, NY bring the joy and hope of Christmas to the darkness of the abortuary with our “Empty Manger” Christmas Caroling day. During an “Empty Manger” Christmas Caroling Day, pro- lifers gather Around an empty manger to sing Christmas Carols at abortion facilities. The purpose of the event is to bring the joy and hope of Christmas to these places of misery and despair. Children have been saved from abortion when their mothers heard the carols and reconsidered their choice for abortion in light of the Christmas story. The empty manger is a dual symbol. Like the empty manger lovingly placed in every Christmas crèche in anticipation of celebrating the Nativity of Jesus Christ, it represents the joy that ought to accompany the birth of every child.
This year there will be 2 opportunities to raise your voices in joyful song at our Empty Manger Caroling in front of Planned Parenthood of the North Country, 66 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh.
So mark your calender for Friday, December 9th and Saturday, December 17th both beginning at 10am- 2pm Come anytime and stay as long as you wish. Children welcome too!
For more info contact Nancy Belzile at 518-593-6024. For more information: http://prolifeaction.org/hotline/2014/carolingrecap2014/ PS dress warm, booklets and refreshments provided.
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CAROLER'S MASS: Music and Merriment
Sunday, December 11th, 10:30 AM at Holy Angels Church, 524 Devil's Den Road, Altona, NY 12910
Refreshments to follow at Holy Angel's Hall. *If possible please bring a dessert to share*
For more information call (518) 236-5848
IHC MYSTERY PLAYERS PRESENT "THE BIRTH OF JESUS
December 11, 2016
St. Peter's Church, Hammond, NY
6:30 pm
Open and free for all
For more information call the Parish Office at 375-6571
LESSONS AND CAROLS: All are welcome.
Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 2:00pm at St. Patrick's Church, 123 S. Massey Street, Watertown
The Festival of Lessons and Carols is a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. In this service, we listen to nine Scripture lessons which recount the fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News. Each lesson is followed by a carol or other song that reflects on the lesson's message and a brief prayer. For more information contact Ticia Marra, Music Director, 315-782-6086. The presentation is free.
DAILY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: for Vocations
A holy hour of Eucharistic adoration to pray for vocations takes place daily (M - F) after the 9am Mass at Holy Family Church, 129 Winthrop St, Watertown. Info: rectory 315-782-2468
WEEKLY ADORATION: St. Andrew's Church in Sackets Harbor
St. Andrew's Church in Sackets Harbor has weekly exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on every Friday from 5-6pm. All are welcome. For more information, contact Anne Thomas: act2328@outlook.com, 315-646-3687
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, Mooers, 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
MUSICIAN SEARCH: Organist, Cantor
The Parish of the Visitation and St Raymond in Norfolk and Raymondville is seeking to hire a musician or musicians to provide organ accompaniment and vocal support for weekend Masses at our churches. For further information contact Search Committee Chairperson Carol Gonthier at (315) 212-5004. If you're interested, please call us to talk it over.
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NEW BOOK INVOLVING OUR DIOCESE AND THE ROSARY NOW AVAILABLE
Looking forward to the 100th anniversary of Fatima in 2017, there is a new book involving our diocese and parishioners. Click on image above for details.
PRO-MUSICA CHRISTMAS CONCERT:
Ogdensburg Pro Musica Chorus, under the direction of Richard Patton, accompanied by Christine Bookman, will present its 49th annual Christmas Concert on Monday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m., at The First Presbyterian Church on the corner of Ford and Franklin Streets. Several Notre Dame /St. Mary's choir members including our accompanist, Christine Bookman, are members of the group as well as choir members of other area churches. Enjoy an evening of international, traditional and modern carols performed by an enthusiastic group of forty singers. The chorus will be joined by a group of young singers from Ogdensburg Elementary Schools.
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
December 11: Religious Retirement Collection
December 13: Operation Andrew Dinner, Canton
January 7: Women's Discerment Retreat, Morrisonville
January 22: Respect Life Collection
January 26-28: High school pilgrimage to the Washington, DC March for Life
Bulletin Announcements opposing Assisted Suicide
Office of Vocations General Intercessions
Office of Vocations Newsletters
Office of the New Evangelization Blog