eNOTES for January 7
(with bulletin information for the weekends of January 17 and 24)
Jump to: Departmental Information Diocesan Notices for Bulletins Parish Events Other Links
eNOTES is a biweekly diocesan newsletter which is sent out via email to all priests & parish secretaries and to all diocesan staff automatically. Others who would like to receive eNotes can do so by subscribing on the eNotes webpage (www.rcdony.org/enotes). Parishes can also submit content via the submission form on that page for inclusion in parish bulletins. Next submission deadline is January 18 for the January 21 eNotes with bulletin information for the weekends of Jan 31 and February7) We welcome suggestions for improvements to newsletter. Suggestions can be sent via email to enotes@rcdony.org.
To Pastors: Please make sure that your bulletin editor(s) and those who manage any social media for your parish are receiving eNotes in their email and are using eNotes for the bulletin and social media content. If they are not, please have them subscribe at www.rcdony.org/enotes or contact eNotes@rcdony.org so we can add them to the list. Thank You.
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 THE OFFICE OF THE NEW EVANGELIZATION:
The Diocese has added a section on the Diocesan Website for the Year of Mercy. These webpages will list events related to the Year of Mercy, suggested resources, and other information about the celebration of Year of Mercy in our Diocese. In addition, the website will collect photos, videos and articles of the events as they happen. This Year of Mercy webpage is a work in progress and will be updated over the course of the year. For more information or to suggest additions, please email Marika Donders at mdonders@rcdony.org.
Bulletin Editors: Please add these notices to your parish bulletin(s). You can simply cut the text and paste it in your bulletin.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE
This year's Diocesan Ecumenical Prayer Service will be celebrated at St. Peter's Church, Plattsburgh on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 2:30 PM. There will be a reception following the service in the parish's Emmaus Room.
This prayer service initiates the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity which occurs annually January 18-25 and whose theme this year is "Called to Proclaim the Mighty Acts of the Lord"(cf. 1 Peter 2: 9). The initial work on the theme was prepared by a group of representatives from the country of Latvia. Bishop Terry R. LaValley will be preaching and the service will be enhanced by a combined choir from Plattsburgh and area churches. This important event in the life of the Diocese brings together Christians of various denominations and all people of good will from throughout our beloved North Country. Although there are divisions, our pilgrimage towards unity continues under God's guidance.
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
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.
MCA ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ARTWORK CONTEST: a Children's Artwork Contest
Announcing the 2015-2016 MCA Christmas Artwork Contest! Twenty-four winners will be selected nationwide. The winners’ work will appear as e-greetings on the National Church website and at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC next Christmas.Contest Guidelines: Open to students grades k-8. Attach the entry form seen below to the back of the artwork. Please secure with tape – not staples, glue etc… Do not fold. The entry will become property of the MCA offices. Artwork must be on 8.5x11 inch sheet of WHITE paper only. Can be either horizontal or vertical. Students may use crayons, pastels, colored pencils, markers, or watercolors. NO LEAD PENCILS. No tracings or direct copies of art will be accepted. Artwork must be that of the child’s own doing. For more information contact Molly Ryan at 315-393-2920
DOWNLOAD FLYER AND SUBMISSION FORM
LEAVING A LEGACY
It has been said we have eaten the fruit from trees that other people have planted. Are you leaving a legacy? By setting up an endowment in The Foundation with the Diocese you can! For more information contact The Foundation at 315-393-2920 or Email slalone@rcondy.org.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Foster Grandparent/RSVP Programs:
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Franklin County (RSVP) serves Senior Citizens age 55 and older to apply the skills and wisdom they have acquired throughout their life to make a positive difference in the lives of others. RSVP volunteers can help in our community by doing the following:
-Reading to children in schools and libraries
-Friendly visiting and transporting senior citizens to doctor’s appointments and shopping (mileage reimbursement available)
-Meals on Wheels Delivery
-Visiting the sick though Hospice
If you or someone you know live in Franklin County and may want to volunteer please contact Melissa Howard (518-359-7688)
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Foster Grandparent/RSVP Programs
The Foster Grandparent Program is offering income eligible senior citizens 55 years of age and older, a chance to earn a small non-taxable stipend( that will not affect existing benefits) a chance to maintain self-esteem, attain community involvement, develop a senior/child relationship by helping a child in your community with special and or exceptional needs. If you live in Franklin, Clinton, Essex, St. Lawrence or Jefferson Counties and would like more information please contact Melissa Howard at (518-359-7688)
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY WITH BISHOP TERRY LAVALLEY
Bishop LaValley to lead Holy Year of Mercy
Catholic Italy Pilgrimage
April 5 - 17, 2016 - 13 Days
$3999 from Montreal
For information & reservations go to our website:
www.northcountrycatholic.org
or call 315-608-7556 or e-mail: mkilian@rcdony.org
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."
Happy New Year. There were no parish events submitted for this issue. Parishes are welcome to submit their events by filling out the submission form at www.rcdony.org/enotes
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.
Office of Vocation Bulletin Blurbs
Office of Vocations General Intercessions
Office of the New Evangelization Blog