eNOTES for January 21
(with bulletin information for the weekends of January 31 and February 6)
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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP:
February 10, 2016 is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. The 2016 Lenten Regulation have been posted on the Pastoral Documentation Webpage and the PDF file can be downloaded HERE. Please bring these Lenten Regulations to the attention of your people by publishing them in the bulletin and by reminders in oral announcements. Thank You!
FROM CAMP GUGGENHEIM:
GUGGENHEIM REGISTRATION UPDATE: On the official Guggenheim calendar, which is on the Pastoral Documentation site, shows two retreats for Rachel’s Vineyard: May 27-28-29 Lodge and Oct. 7-8-9 Lodge.
Both retreats have had to be moved to other dates. So, if anyone is looking for lodge use, those two weekends are now available. Sign up on line as usual. Please share this information with any group that might be interested in renting the lodge.
FROM THE RESPECT LIFE OFFICE:
The Respect Life Office has compiled reason to oppose Assisted Suicide Legislation. This listing can be used as bulletin insert or as individual bulletin announcement by copying the opening paragraph, adding one of the listed reasons, and then adding the closing paragraph. The document can be downloaded by clicking on the image below:
Bulletin Editors: Please add these notices to your parish bulletin(s). You can simply cut the text and paste it in your bulletin.
CAMP GUGGENHEIM: Registration is now open.
Registration for Camp Guggenheim 2016 is now open! 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
HUMAN TRAFFICKING! HERE?
Find out more about Human Trafficking and what you can do. Prayer service followed by panel & discussion. Speakers: Kristyna Mills, Jefferson County DA; and Roni Dickhaut, Special Agent, H.S.I. Free. Light refreshments. Public is welcome.
WHEN: Sun, Jan 31, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
WHERE: Srs. of St Joseph Motherhouse, 1425 Washington St, Watertown
For reservations, call: 315-782-3460 For further info, email srbethssj@gmail.com
To download a flyer, click the image below:
RESPECT LIFE CANDLELIGHT PRAYER VIGIL: Sponsored by Liferight of Watertown
Candlelight Prayer Vigil: Monday, January 25 at 7pm at Municipal Building, Washington Street, Watertown. Join us as we pray for renewed respect for all human life - particularly those most vulnerable. Refreshments to follow at First Presbyterian Church on Washington Street. "It is better to light one little candle than to curse the darkness." Contact Fran at 315-686-3050 for more information.
LENTEN AFTERNOON OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION: Attention Commissioned Lay Ministers
The CLM Association will behosting a Lenten afternoon of Prayer and Reflection with Sr. Jennifer Votraw, SSJ at St. Mary's Cathedral Bishop Brzana Hall on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm followed by Mass at 4:00 pm. The theme is "Communicating God's Mercy" and will prove to enrich your Lenten journey of faith. There is no charge for this event. Won't you please join us? Please register before February 16th by contacting Jeannie Grizzuto at (315) 393-2920, Ext. 1413 or by email at: jgrizzuto@rcdony.org.
To download a flyer, click the image below:
LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION: for Those Involved in Charitable Apostolates
On Tuesday, March 8th, from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm, there will be a Lenten Day of Prayer & Reflection for all involved in Charitable Apostolates at Wadhams Hall in Ogdensburg. The Presenters will be: Deacon Mark & Theresa Bennett and Sr. Donna Franklin, DC. The day will consist of a morning and an afternoon conference. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Terry LaValley at 11:30 am. Lunch will follow.
This day is open to all who are involved in the charitable works of our parishes and local communities. Members of the Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Project Gabriel, Catholic Daughters of America, Soup Kitchens, Food Pantries, Visiting Nurses, etc. are invited and encouraged to be part of this day.
There is no fee for the day, but you are asked to complete the registration form or the online registration at www.rcdony.org/lenten by March 1st because the number of participants is needed for planning the day.
To download a flyer, click the image below:
LIFE INSURANCE:
Do you have an old life insurance policy sitting in a security box? That policy obviously is not needed and has outlived its original purpose. This makes an easy and convenient gift to our parish just by a simple signature. You can also make a gift using life insurance by naming our parish as either the owner of the policy or the beneficiary. For more information contact the Diocese at 315-393-2920 or Email slalone@rcdony.org.
SAVE THE DATES: April2 and Mary 28, 2016
Two Deacon Ordinations: By the grace of God and with the necessary calls to orders, Todd Thibault will be ordained a transitional deacon on April 2nd at St. James in Carthage and the same will occur for Michael Jablonski on May 28th at St. John's in Plattsburgh. God willing they will then be ordained priests in October of this year (Todd) and in May of next year (Michael). For more information contact: Fr. Bryan Stitt, bstitt@rcdony.org, 518-593-6044
These are parish and other local events that may be of interested to your parishioners. If you would like to share them in your parish bulletin, you can simply cut and paste the text under the "Description."
IHC MYSTERY PLAYERS LENTEN SCHEDULE:
Below please see the 2016 Lenten touring schedule
IMMACULATE HEART CENTRAL SCHOOL MYSTERY PLAYERS
LENT 2016: “0H, THE PLACES WE’LL GO TOUR”
Friday, February 12: Summit Village, Watertown, NY, 6:30PM
Wed. February 17: Holy Family, South Deerfield, MA, 7:00PM
Thurs. February 18: Newman Center, UMass-Amherst, MA, 7:00PM
Sunday, February 21: SSJ Motherhouse, Watertown, NY, 7:00PM
Friday, February 26: Sacred Heart, Watertown, NY, 7:00PM
Sunday, February 28: St. Mary’s, Evans Mills, NY, 7:00PM
Sunday, March 6: St. Mary’s, Copenhagen, NY, 7:00PM
Friday, March 11: St. Stephen’s, Phoenix, NY, 7:30PM
Sunday, March 13: St. Anthony’s, Watertown, NY, 7:00PM
Thursday, March 17: St. Peter’s, Rome, NY, 7:30PM
Friday, March 18: St. Matthew’s, Voorheesville, NY, 7:30PM
Saturday, March 19: Immaculate Conception Fayetteville, NY, 7:30PM
Friday, March 25: St. Patrick’s, Watertown, NY, 7:30PM
For more information see: http://www.ihcschools.org/spiritual-life/mystery-players/
LENTEN ADORATION: St. Mary's Church, 9 Sycamore St., Massena, NY
Spend some extra time with God in prayer. St. Mary’s & St. Joseph’s will be offering Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Mondays and Fridays during Lent, from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This is for everyone. Being able to dedicate time to quiet prayer is a great practice. You can spend that quiet time with the Lord… Adoration will be held in the side Chapel at St. Mary’s in Massena, just to the left of the sanctuary. For more information: 315-764-0239
WIRELESS MIC FOR SALE
St. Peter's, Lowville has a surplus wireless microphone set-up for sale. The unit is Shure SLX4 with a SLX1 body pack is approximately 8 years old. Unit is in working condition and was just taken out of service and replaced with a new unit which has a toggle type on/off switch rather than a push button type which this unit has. Only used by a little old deacon at church on Sunday!
The unit has one 3 pin microphone jack on rear of base station to connect to a PA system.
New replacement was $400 plus so I though $65 was fair if that is not a burden.
I would recommend this for a smaller church or church hall.
Let me know if your interested. Chris Carrara: ccc@twcny.rr.com
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
January 8: World Meeting of Families Adoration and Dinner Presentation at St. Mary's in Canton
January 17: Ecumenical Service at St. Peter's in Plattburgh
February 10: Ash Wednesday; Lent starts.
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