eNOTES FOR MARCH 1, 2018

(with bulletin information for the weekends of March 11 AND 18, 2018)

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eNOTES is a biweekly diocesan newsletter which is sent to the following distribution lists: all priests, diocesan staff, deacons, deacon candidates, bookkeepers and secretaries, catechetical leaders, principals, commissioned lay ministers, diocesan finance council, diocesan pastoral council, and pastoral associates.  Other can subscribe on the eNotes webpage at www.rcdony.org/enotes. The next submission deadline is March 12 for the March 15 edition of eNotes with bulletin information for the weekends of March 25 and April 1.  To submit an announcement to be included in eNotes, use the submission formThe link to the submission form can also be found in the left-hand column on the eNotes page (www.rcdony.org/enotes).  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.

 


DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION:

 

 

 

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR:

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COLLECTION FOR CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES AND PETER'S PENCE: Second Collection weekend of March 11

CLICK HERE for oral and bulletin announcements for the second collection the weekend of March 11. Please be sure to encourage your parish's support through use of the provided material.


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PONTIFICAL GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION: Support Christians in the Holy Land now

The annual Good Friday collection for the Holy Land material is available for download HERE including an announcement for the previous weekend's bulletin. Thank you for your assistance.


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FROM THE PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE: a resource for Lent

The diocesan Public Policy Committee has created a resource in conjunction with the season of Lent based on the 7 themes of Catholic social teaching. The committee has created a downloadable prayer card as well as a webpage which will include a series of articles in the weeks to come on each of the 7 themes. The articles will also appear in the North Country Catholic. The first article, summarizing the themes is currently available.  For more information please see the public policy webpage under the "About the Diocese" section on the Diocesan website or click HERE.


FROM THE OFFICE OF WORSHIP

 

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2018 CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE: Attention: Parish Staff Members

See the UPDATED AND EXPANDED confirmation schedule HERE.  Please contact Linda Ross at lross@rcdony.org or Fr. Bryan Stitt at bstitt@rcdony.org or 518-593-6044 with questions. 


NOTICES FOR BULLETINS

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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RESPECT LIFE: Please take action now.  Contact Your Senator

On January 16, 2018, Governor Cuomo introduced his budget bill which includes a dangerous abortion expansion proposal. If the budget passes, virtually all limitations on abortion will be lifted. This is urgent because the law requires the budget be passed by April 1st. Go to www.nyscatholic.org  and let your senator know that you do not support this harmful proposal. And be sure to join the Catholic Action Network for alerts on other important legislation.  


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SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC: 

The annual subscription campaign for the North Country Catholic has begun. During the upcoming year, the North Country Catholic will be a critical source of information and evangelization as we continue to explore the pastoral vision which Bishop LaValley has announced for our diocese. In a message about the NCC, the bishop said, “I depend on our Catholic newspaper to serve as a critical means of communication as we move forward together with a mutually shared vision for the future of the church in our beloved diocese.”

Bishop LaValley has asked that the diocesan newspaper be welcomed in every Catholic home in the diocese.  For more than seven decades years, the North Country Catholic has provided a Catholic perspective on the news of the day, kept us informed of all the important activities in our far flung diocese and provided spiritual enrichment through a wide variety of writers for all ages.

The price for a year’s subscription is $27 for Catholics who live in the Diocese of Ogdensburg. An out of diocese subscription is $30.

You may also want to consider becoming a patron of the NCC  for $35, $50, $100 or $250 which allows the newspaper to maintain an affordable subscription rate for all. 

For more information or to subscribe go to www.northcountrycatholic.org or contact the office at 315-608-7556 



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CAMPUS MINISTRY SPRING RETREAT: Attention All College Students

March 2-4th, Wadhams Hall, Ogdensburg-Get away from the business of college life and join other Diocesan college students for a weekend of faith, fellowship, and learning. Cost is $25 and covers lodging and food for the weekend. Contact Amanda at aconklin@stlawu.edu or conklina@canton.edu for more information or to sign-up. Registrations due by Feb. 20th. Don't miss this annual favorite! 


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LENTEN DAY OF RECOLLECTION: Sponsored by the Ogdensburg Cursillo Movement

St. Augustine Church, Peru, NY, Saturday, March 03, 2018 from 10:00AM to 5:30PM

Join Bishop Terry LaValley, Fr. Alan Shnob, Fr. Timothy Canaan, Fr. Albert Hauser,Fr. Jack Downs and Deacon David Clark for a day of talks, prayer, personal witness, recollection and opportunity for Sacrament of Reconciliation. 
Lunch will be provided.
Anticipated Sunday Mass will be celebrated by Bishop LaValley at 4:30PM at St. Augustine Church in Peru, NY.
Pre-registration is requested to assure seating and food. A donation of $10/adult is suggested upon arrival to help defray expenses.

Please pre-register by email or phone no later than Monday Feb. 26, 2018: Kathy Racette, kathyracette@gmail.com, 518-314-1505 or Ken Racette, kracette1a@gmail.com, 518-578-3056 


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UPCOMING PILGRIMAGES: Information Session on March 5 and March 27, 2018

OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY:  Join Fr.  Chris Looby on a pilgrimage to the 2020 Passion Play of Oberammergau, Germany July 27- August 8, 2020. The trip includes stops in Berlin, Hamburg, Marburg, Rothenburg, and Munich. presentation for those interested will be held March 5, 2018 at St. Mary's Parish Center in Evans Mills, NY 5:30 PM. To RSVP or for more information contact Mary McIntosh at 315-558-6372.

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES-FATIMA-BARCELONA:  Join Fr. Chris Looby on a pilgrimage to the Marian Shrines of Fatima & Lourdes including a stay in Barcelona April 28- May 7, 2019! A presentation for those interested will be held March 27, 2018 at St. Mary's Parish Center in Evans Mills, NY 6:30 PM. $3,399. To RSVP or for more information contact Mary McIntosh at 315-558-6372.


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LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION: Commissioned Lay Ministers

We hope you can join us at a Lenten Day of Reflection sponsored by the SLFA CLM Association. This special event is Saturday, March 10th at St. Mary’s Social Hall, Massena. The afternoon begins at 11:30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Dc. John Levison. The afternoon concludes with Mass at 4:00 pm at Sacred Heart Church. Lunch will be provided and there is no fee for this event! To register, please contact Jeannie Grizzuto at 315 393-2920, Ext. 1413 or jgrizzuto@rcdony.org.



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PARISH VOCATION MINISTRY MEETINGS

Three regional parish vocation ministry meetings have been scheduled for those currently involved and those who wish to get started. Choose the location most convenient for you: March 17th in Peru, April 21st in Watertown or May 5th in Norfolk.
Contact Cathy Russell at crussell@rcdony.org for more information.


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CHRISM MASS: 

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Christ-led,
Christ-fed,
Hope-filled

 All the Faithful of the
Diocese of Ogdensburg
are cordially invited to join

Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley
Bishop of Ogdensburg

for the annual Renewal of Priestly Commitment,
the Blessing of the Holy Oils,
and the consecration of the Sacred Chrism
for use in all the churches of the Diocese
symbolizing that we are one family in Christ
on Thursday, March 22nd at 11:00 a.m.
at St. Mary’s Cathedral
in Ogdensburg, New York.

 

Update: The Chrism Mass will be livestreamed from the Cathedral on the Diocesan YouTube Channel. To watch the livestream, simple click on https://youtu.be/sM8m1kpOtAU or go to YouTube and type RCDONY CHRISM MASS 2018 in the search box.  The link will also be availalbe from the diocesan home page (www.rcdony.org) by clicking on the Chrism Mass banner. The video will remain available for viewing after the event.


 

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MARRIAGE: GOD CALLS, WE RESPOND: Online registration is now open

WHEN: Saturday, April 14, 2018
WHERE: Trinity Catholic School and Sacred Heart Church in Massena, NY
WHO: Dr. Gregory and Lisa Popcak
COST: $20 per person

The Department of Family Life, in conjunction with the Offices of Vocations and Evangelization, will present day-long workshop on Marriage and Family Life.  Our Keynote speakers will be Dr. Gregory and Lisa Popcak. This conference aims to build up marriage and family life in the North Country and help married couples and those thinking of marriage understand the importance of the vocation of marriage as a path to holiness for themselves, their spouse and their children.  The family is the basic building block of society, and as such, strengthening family life through strong and resilient marriages, helps build up a culture of love and stability.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

  • Anyone interested in better understanding and/or promoting the Catholic view of Marriage, especially Commissioned Lay Ministers, those working with engaged couples, marriage counseling, struggling marriages as well as;
  • Married Couples, whether longtime married or newlyweds who want a deeper insight into married life and how to live it better; and
  • Young Adults considering Marriage and Older Teens, mature enough to hear what the sacrament of Matrimony is all about.

CHILDCARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

We have a coordinator for childcare, but are in need of VIRTUS trained volunteers to help with childcare. If you are VIRTUS-trained and interested in helping parents attend this important conference by helping us provide daycare, please contact Dayna Rae Leader at dleader@rcdony.org.

For more information and to register please go to www.rcdony.org/marriage.  

 

(For parishes and individuals with Facebook pages: please share the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1883000098678725/ )

Please pray for the team as we coordinate the details of the conference, that the conference will be fruitful in raising the awareness of the beauty and importance of the vocation of marriage in our Diocese and beyond.


 

 

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SPRING OPERATION ANDREW

The spring round of Operation Andrew dinners has been scheduled for April 5th at St. Mary's Cathedral in Ogdensburg and April 12th at St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake. Dinners begin at 5pm with Holy Hour and Vespers followed by dinner and conversation with Bishop LaValley and area priests. Parents are most welcome! Contact your pastor or  Cathy Russell the Vocations Office (crussell@rcdony.org) to register.



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PRIESTLY DISCERNMENT: For young men of the Canton/Potsdam area

Every Catholic man should take the time to ask what the priesthood is really all about. The Melchizedek project offers that--along with good discussion, prayer, and food. We'll be meeting at St. Mary's in Canton on Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM on Jan 27, Feb 10 & 24, Mar 10 & 24, Apr 7 & 21. Contact Fr. Bryan Stitt, Pastor stittamdg@gmail.com / 315-386-2543 or Fr. Douglas Lucia, Vocations Director dlucia@rcdony.org / 315-388-4466.


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PRIESTLY DISCERNMENT: For young men of the Plattsburgh area

Young men, High School Juniors and older: participate in Sunday Discussion, Evening Prayer and Dinner at St. Peter's Church, 114 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh. Feb. 4&18, March 4 & 25, Apr. 8 & 22, May 6.  For more information contact Fr. Howard Venette, pastor.stbarts@roadrunner.com or 315-369-3554 


 

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INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP ON ANNULMENTS

Sponsored by the Matrimonial Tribunal of the Diocese of Ogdensburg: three remaining dates:

  • Tuesday, March 27 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm: St. Mary’s School, 2 Powers Street, Canton, NY
  • Monday, April 9 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: St. Patrick’s Parish Center, 12 St. Patrick’s Place, Port Henry, NY
  • Monday, April 16 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: Holy Ghost Parish Center, 40 Marion Street, Tupper Lake, NY

This FREE workshop is for people who wish to explore beginning the annulment process and will be conducted by the Staff of the Matrimonial Tribunal:  Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, JCL, Judicial Vicar; Rev. Garry B. Giroux, JCL, Adjutant Judicial Vicar; and Mrs. Elaine Seymour, Moderator of the Tribunal.

What we will cover:

  • Marriage/Divorce - what is my status as a divorced person in the Church?
  • Do I need an annulment?
  • The Annulment Process
  • Forms

The Tribunal staff will have the forms available to begin the process and will be on-hand to answer any individual questions as well. Light refreshments will be provided.

To register or if you have questions, please contact the tribunal office at 315-605-1087.


 

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LENTEN RETREAT FOR YOUTH: Free retreat open to grades 6-12

March 10 in Lowville. March 11 in Saranac Lake. The same retreat is offered on two dates - - pick the date and location that is best for you! Open to grades 6-12. Free. Pre-registration and a bagged lunch are required. The day will include fellowship, prayer, workshops, and fun. Register at www.rcdony.org/lentenretreat.


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11 DAYS IN ENGLAND AND WALES: April 9-19, 2018

DON'T MISS A TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Visit Stonehenge, Salisbury, Plymouth, Cornwall, Bristol, Stratford, North Wales, Chester, the Lake District, York, Cambridge, and London.  Only $3479 per person from New York. Hosted by Fr. Donald A. Robinson, Pastor of St. James, Carthage and St. Mary's, Copenhagen. Price includes: Roundtrip Air from New York, First Class/Select Hotels, Most Meals, Professional Tour Director, Comprehensive Sightseeing, Entrance Fees and More!!  For a brochure and more information, please contact Fr. Robinson at 315-493-3224 or email donrob4@twcny.rr.com


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YOUTH RALLY REGISTRATION: April 28 Youth Rally in Canton

Open to grades 6-12. $25 (Includes lunch and a guaranteed t-shirt) for those registered by March 15. $30 (Includes lunch. T-shirt while supplies last) for those registered after March 15. The day will include keynote speaker Bob Perron, interactive park, prayer, workshops, and a closing Mass celebrated by Bishop LaValley. Youth leaders can register their groups at www.rcdony.org/youthrally/rally.


 

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CAMP GUGGENHEIM REGISTRATION: Registration for the 2018 season is now open!

Registration for Camp Guggenheim is OPEN! Weeks 1-5 are open to ages 12-15, and Week 6 is open to 16-18-year-olds. Come for an unforgettable week of friendship, faith, and fun! Register at www.rcdony.org/camp


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SPRING RACHEL'S VINEYARD: After-Abortion Healing Retreat 

The Spring Rachel's Vineyard after-abortion healing retreat will be held Friday, June 1-Sunday, June 3 at the Guggenheim Lodge in Saranac Lake. Fr. Mark Reilly will serve as the retreat chaplain. Confidential registration forms are located at the Respect Life webpage: www.rcdony.org/prolife. Don't suffer alone. Help is available.


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CATHOLIC HEART WORKCAMP: Faith, Fun and Teens at Work at CHWC

Catholic Heart Workcamp (CHWC) has announced that it will be returning to Plattsburgh this summer, from June 24 to June 29. This week-long service camp, being housed at Seton Catholic Central, is open to high school (entering 9th grade in Fall 2018) and college students. Celebrating more than 25 years of service in cities throughout the country, Catholic Heart Workcamp’s 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 Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh camp or to register, please contact managers Jocelyn Kelly and Samantha Poulin at chwc.ogdensburg@gmail.com or call Jocelyn at 518-651-0786. Additional information about CHWC can be found at www.heartworkcamp.com 

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THE BEST OF IRELAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND: Pilgrimage with Fr. Amyot

11 Day pilgrimage, November 1-11, 2018 visiting Belfast, Derry, Knock, Galway, Connemara, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Blarney and Dublin.  $2899 per person from Montreal.  For more information contact Fr. Andrew Amyot 315-384-2064 or fraamyot2@twcny.rr.com


 

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

(for the March 10/11 Bulletin)

WHY FAST? This Lenten tradition of fasting invites us to eat less and enjoy it more. It can provide us more time to think about the elements of sun, rain, soil from which it came, and the hands of so many people who were involved in bringing our food from the fields to our table. Taking only what I need can be a way of reverencing my physical body, while being attentive to the needs of others and the preservation of the planet we dwell upon.

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

(for the March 17/18 Bulletin)

“Whenever food is thrown out it is as if it were stolen from the table of the poor, from the hungry!” (Pope Francis) In the United States more than forty percent of food is thrown out, globally nearly 50%. (https://modernfarmer.com/2013/09/next-food-revolution-youre-eating/ ) Suggestion for a Lenten practice this week: be mindful to purchase and prepare only amounts of food you and your family will use. When it says “Buy one, get one free,” share it with a neighbor or the food pantry.


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PLANNED GIVING: Bequests

Through Wills this enables you to make contributions that might not be possible during your lifetime. When you make a bequest, your taxable estate is required by 100% deduction for the amount of a cash gift or by fair market value of appreciated assets. For more information, contact the Diocese at 315-393-2920 or Email slalone@rcdony.org.


PARISH EVENTS:

These are parish and other local events that may be of interest 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."

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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: Evans Mills, NY

SATURDAY, March 3, 2018, 4:00 PM Till 7:30 PM

MENU: Spaghetti, Meatballs, Salad, Bread, Dessert and Beverage

PRICE: $7.00 for Adults, $6.00 for Senior Citizens, $5.00 for Children under 12, Children under 5 free if eating at Parish Center (no free children’s take outs), Sauce available for $5.00 per Quart 

WHERE: Saint Mary’s Parish Center, Evans Mills, NY

Sponsored By: Indian River Council 7471 Knights of Columbus. For information call 315-629-4678


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SACRED HEART PARISH ANNUAL FISH FRY: Chazy, NY

Sacred Heart will have their Annual Fish Fry on Friday, March 16, 2018 from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the Parish Center, 8 Hall Street, Chazy.
Menu will be fried perch, homemade macaroni and cheese, french fries, cole slaw, rolls, beverage and dessert. Adults $11, Children 6 - 12 $5. All take outs are $11. For more information, call the Rectory at 518-846-7650.


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A LENTEN MISSION WITH BISHOP LAVALLEY: Brushton and North Bangor, NY

Bishop LaValley will be leading a Lenten Mission entitled: “Jesus through the eyes and hearts of Joseph, Peter and Mary” at 7:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, March 19, 20, & 21. Monday & Tuesday at St. Mary’s Church, Brushton; Wednesday at St. Augustine’s Church, North Bangor. Plan to take time out of your busy schedule to attend our Bishop’s Lenten Mission and discover Jesus through the eyes and hearts of Joseph, Peter and Mary. All are welcome! For more information, call St. Mary's Parish, Brushton at 518-529-7433. 


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GOOD FRIDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Pray for the sanctity of human life

All are welcome to join in prayer at the Annual Good Friday Prayer Service on 30 March 2018, held in Plattsburgh, NY., in front of Planned Parenthood, 66 Brinkerhoff St. at 10 a.m. Come be with us to pray for the sacredness of human life. Sponsored by Champlain Valley Right to Life. For further info contact Deacon Jack Lukasiewicz at 518-562-1175.


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PETER: CORNERSTONE OF CATHOLICISM: 10-Week Study Program, Massena, NY

Join us for a 10-week series on St, Peter! This study series features over seven hours of DVD video presentation followed by group discussion. All are welcome! The series begins on Tuesday, February 6, with sessions running from both 2 to 4 p.m.  and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sessions will be held at St. Mary's Social Hall, 7 Sycamore Street, Massena. There is no cost for participating, though donations will be accepted to help defray the cost of materials. For more information, call (315)769-2469 or see https://massenacatholics.com/grow-in-faith


EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: St. Mary's Church, Massena 

St. Mary's Church (9 Sycamore St., Massena NY) holds weekly Benediction/Adoration on Thursdays from 9AM to 10AM

For more information, visit our website at: www.massenacatholics.com or email: smarion@massenacatholics.com 


SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB: Massena NY

Massena - The Massena Catholic Community Book Club meets once a month to discuss various works of fiction and non-fiction that have importance to the Catholic Church and relevance in our daily lives. Copies of book are often available on Kindle through our parish's Formed.org subscription or through purchase with Amazon.

Date - The third Thursday of each month (Next Date: Thursday, Mar. 15)
Time - 7PM
Place - Sacred Heart Rectory, Massena. NY
For more information, visit our website at: www.massenacatholics.com or email: smarion@massenacatholics.com


 

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HEARTS ON FIRE: Friday, March 2, Malone, NY

Join us for Adoration with praise and worship music on the First Friday of the Month at 7 p.m. in Notre Dame Church in Malone. A bonfire with snacks will follow! This event is open to all and occurs on every first Friday. Contact Andrew Duso (andrew@standres.org) for more information.


 

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PLATTSBURGH 2018 LENTEN RETREAT: 
Sponsored by the Faith Communities of Our Lady of Victory, St. John's Church & St. Peter's Church

Mark your Calendars to Save the Dates for Our 2018 Lenten Retreat.

The faith communities of Our Lady of Victory, St John’s and St Peter’s in Plattsburgh will be sponsoring a Lenten retreat. 

The retreat will be held at 7:00pm on Sunday, March 4th at Our Lady of Victory, Monday, March 5th at St. John’s Church and Tuesday, March 6th at St. Peter’s Church. If you have any questions, please call: OLV at 518-531-1842, St. John's Church at 518-563-0730 or St. Peter's Church at 518-563-1692.

Sheri Wohlfert will be our retreat director. Sheri is an acclaimed speaker, author and educator with over 20 years of experience. 

Please make every effort to attend all three evenings as Sheri guides us in a simple, practical and often humorous journey designed to help us grow stronger in our relationship with God and with one another.


OTHER:

 

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INVITATION FROM THE SYRACUSE DIOCESE: Discipleship Training

The Diocese of Syracuse is offering a day-long discipleship training with Deacon Ralph Poyo on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 10am-3pm at Sacred Heart Parish in Cicero, NY.  For details see flyer above or contact disciples@syrdio.org. To register, go to www.ourcatholicfaith.com


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IGNITE CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE: Syracuse, NY

WhenSaturday, Mar 24, 2018
WhereSRC Arena & Events Center, 4585 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215
DescriptionJoin us for the 10th Annual Ignite Catholic Men’s Conference! Saturday, March 24 at the SRC Center on the campus of Onondaga Community College. Online registration is now open! Go to www.ignitecatholicmen.org to reg-ister. Cost is $55 prior to March 8; $65 prior to March 22; $70 at the door on March 24. Speakers are: Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers: Known around the world as the “Dynamic Deacon”, he is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher, whose no-nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith is sure to challenge and in-spire those who hear him. Dr. Peter Kreeft: Author of over 55 books and in wide demand as a speaker, Dr. Kreeft is a convert to the Catholic Faith. Mike Komisarek: Played 12 years in the NHL as a defenseman with the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes. Mike credits his father’s example of hard work and determination for his work ethic and desire to be an example to others.
For more information and to register: http://www.ignitecatholicmen.org/

UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR

Mar. 7: Priest Council Meeting

Mar. 8: Diocesan Dept. & Office Head Meeting

Mar. 10: Western Region LEAD

Mar. 10: Lenten Retreat Grades 6-12 Lowville NY

Mar. 10: CLM Assoc. of SFLA Lenten Day of Reflection

Mar. 11: Peter's Pence/Catholic Relief Services Collection

Mar. 11: Mar. 10: Lenten Retreat Grades 6-12 Saranac Lake, NY

Mar. 22: Chrism Mass

Mar. 24: 10th Annual Ignite Men' Conference (Syracuse)

Mar. 24: Commissioned Lay Ministers Lenten Afternoon of Prayer

Mar. 27: Informational Workshop on Annulments

Mar. 30: Holy Land-Good Friday Collection

Apr. 9: Informational Workshop on Annulments

Apr. 12: Operation Andrew

Apr. 14: Life and Family Conference

Apr. 16: Information Workshop on Annulments

Apr. 21: Parish Vocation Ministry Gatherings

Apr. 28: Youth Rally

May 2-3: Deacon Assembly

May 3: Council of Deacons Meeting

May 5: Parish Vocation Ministry Gatherings


LINKS:

Bulletin Announcements opposing Assisted Suicide

Office of Vocations General Intercessions Cycle B 

Office of Vocations Bulletin Blurbs Cycle B 

Office of Vocation Seasonal Bulletin Blurbs 

Office of Vocations Newsletters 

Office of the New Evangelization Blog

North Country Catholic