eNOTES FOR September 1
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FROM THE BISHOP'S FUND OFFICE:
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BISHOP'S FUND PARISH MANUAL
The Bishop's Fund Parish Manual which includes Bishop LaValley's Pulpit Letter and In-Pew Manual is now available on the Pastoral Documentation Page at: http://pastoral.rcdony.org/Development/Bishops%20Fund%20Manual.pdf
FROM THE RESPECT LIFE OFFICE:
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PRAYER AT ELECTION TIME
Below please find prayers as distributed at the USCCB Respect Life Directors Conference. Please share with your parishioners.
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FROM THE INSPIRE: CALLED TO LOVE CHOIR SUB-COMMITTEE
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INSPIRE REGIONAL CHOIR REHEARSALS ARE SET:
Just a reminder of the upcoming Regional Choir Rehearsal dates (see attachment) for your respective areas. Remember the first date is mandatory as choir members will be receiving your music booklets that evening from their Regional Director. Also we ask that you spread the word among those participating as there were many who did not provide an email address so we have no way to reach out to those folks. Your help will be greatly appreciated! Please also include your regional rehearsal in your bulletin and on your social media. PLEASE REMIND INSPIRE CHOIR MEMBERS THAT THEY MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE INSPIRE CALLED TO LOVE EVENT! Simply being signed up for the choir is not enough. Thank you. CLICK HERE FOR REGIONAL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
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Get to know the speakers presenting at INSPIRE: Called to Love.
Do you want to register for INSPIRE: Called to Love but are not sure which speakers to choose? Head over to the website: www.inspirecalledtolove.org and click on the SPEAKERS tab at the top of the page. We have added sample videos to each of the main speakers pages so you can get a preview of who they are. Then be sure to click on the Registration page and register. We have added a step-by-step instruction video on the Registration page. INSPIRE: Called to Love is a summit for everyone to reflect on our universal call to holiness. Each one of us has a vocation. Come and learn more about how to deepen YOUR baptismal call to holiness. For more information, be sure to check out the June 15 Special Edition of the North Country Catholic which will focus on the INSPIRE: Called to Love Summit at Lake Placid on September 25, 2016. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING IS SEPT. 9!
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2016 YOUTH RALLY: INSPIRE: Called to Love
Open to all students in grades 6-12, the 2016 Youth Rally will be part of Inspire: Called to Love! The Youth Rally will include an interactive park and a performance by Full Armor Band. Register today at www.inspirecalledtolove.org/register.asp . DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS SEPTEMBER 9. THE YOUTH RALLY IS ALMOST FILLED TO CAPACITY. REGISTER TODAY.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the September 10/11 Bulletin)
During the Season of Celebration we are invited to become more aware of what is happening to “our common home” as Pope Francis writes in Chapter 1 of Laudato Si. In Chapter 2 he invites us to reflect on the Gospel of Creation…When we celebrate what is right in the world, then we will have the passion and the wisdom to know what needs to be done to conserve and protect this precious gift now and for generations to come. Check out http://catholicclimatemovement.global/world-day-of-prayer/ for ways for ways ‘to live more simply so that others may simply live.’
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
(for the September 17/18 Bulletin)
Did you know that Interfaith Power & Light and the Catholic Climate Covenant have teamed up to bring you the Pope Francis’ encyclical Climate Action Kit? This guide for communities of all faiths can be found at http://www.interfaithpowerandlight.org. It contains a step-by-step guide to understand and apply the Encyclical, shrink your carbon footprint, and advocate for policy change. This week: read, reflect and resolve.
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5K RUN/WALK AND FAMILY FUN DAY: Sponsored by the IHC Booster Club
9/24/2016, 7:30am Registration at IHC Intermediate School
Pre Registration prices: 5K walk run $20/person(t-shirt included), $50/family(t-shirts extra) . 1.5 mile fun run 6 and under free Students $5.00 Adults $8.00 Family $12:00 TShirts Extra. Other Events: Grand opeing of Gym, DJ Cookout (not included with race), kids activities. For more information or to down load the registration form please go to www.ihcschools.org or contact Lance Bombard, lancebombard@gmail.com
PRE-CANA MINISTRY: Volunteers Needed
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. We are in particular need of presenting couples for the Clinton Deanery. 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 Dc. Henry and Dayna Leader at (315) 287-2874 or (315) 323-0827 or by email at: dleader@rcdony.org.
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INSPIRE: Called to Love: sign up today. Don't miss out!
DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING IS SEPT 9.
As of today, over 2900 people have signed up already for INSPIRE: Called to Love from all over our Diocese and beyond. Don't let this opportunity to be inspired by world renowned speakers and by the gathering of the faithful of the North Country. The youth rally will be part of this great event. The liturgy will be supported and enhanced by a choir from all over the diocese. The Regional Choir rehearsal schedule has been posted. In case you missed the issue of the North Country Catholic which focused on INSPIRE: Called to Love, check it out here: http://goo.gl/zUAxLX and be sure to subscribe to our award winning local Catholic paper at www.northcountrycatholic.org.
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YOUth LEAD: Annual Leadership Weekend
Students in grades 9-12 are welcome to come to the annual leadership weekend held from September 30-Octuber at Camp Guggenheim2! Spend the weekend improving your skills as a leader, growing in faith, and making new friends! Registration is limited, so register today at: www.rcdony.org/youth/leadership/registration.html. For more information, contact Kelly Donnelly kdonnelly@rcdony.org or 315-854-4669
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LIFE CHAIN SUNDAY: Sunday, October 2nd - 29th Annual Life Chain
Six locations in our diocese! John in a peaceful, prayerful, public, pro-life witness. Open to all faiths. Stand for life rain or shine. Signs provided. Bring a friend! For more information visit www.lifechain.net. See flyer for locations, contact information and times.
FAMILY GUGGENHEIM 2016!: Come Celebrate Family
Third Session October 7-9 at Camp Guggenheim, Saranac Lake NY
As the school year comes to a close, do you dream of a family vacation that will reconnect your family members? Do you long to jump off the merry go round of hectic schedules, activities and commitments that pull you away from family time? Come experience Family Guggenheim! You will enjoy a four day get away in the beautiful Adirondacks where you will be able to hike, swim and praise with other faithful families! You will enjoy engaging workshops, free time for the beach and nature and rest, fishing, liturgies, family rosary, campfires, a variety show, prayer, and lots of time to play. Come celebrate and rediscover your family and rejuvenate in carefree timelessness. Come experience the only place for your vacation; Family Guggenheim! For more information contact: Deacon Henry and Dayna Leader dleader@rcdony.org 315-287-2874
RACHEL'S VINEYARD: After Abortion Healing Retreat
If you or a friend are suffering after an abortion, consider attending a Rachel's Vineyard retreat at Guggenheim Lodge, Saranac Lake. The next retreat will be September 2-4, 2016. Chaplain for the fall retreat is Fr. Bryan Stitt. A confidential registration form is located at www.rcdony.org/pro-life. For more information, contact Colleen Miner: 518-524-0774
CATHOLIC MEN'S RETREAT
Are you ready to step "Into the Breach"? Based on Bishop Olmsted's Apostolic Exhortation "Into The Breach", weekend participants are encouraged and challenged to reclaim and live the virtues of Christian masculinity Sept 9 - 11 at Camp Guggenheim, Saranac Lake. Outdoor activities include canoeing and hiking. $100 includes meals and lodging. Online registration coming soon or for more information please contact John Miner 518-354-0727 jdminer@roadrunner.com
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FALL WEEKEND RETREAT FOR ADULTS: Sept. 16-18, 2016
Invitation to take a “vacation with the Lord” at Guggenheim Lodge, Saranac Lake… a time to enjoy nature as “a magnificent book in which God speaks to us and grants us a glimpse of His infinite beauty and goodness,” Laudato Si (#12) and a time to discover lessons for life from the season of Fall. Date: Sept. 16-18, 2016 facilitated by Sister Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ, Adult Faith Educator, with Paul Gibaldi, Adirondack guide and published nature photographer. Father Paul Kelly will celebrate Mass during the Retreat. Suggested offering: $145. Space limited. For more information, call 315-212-6592 or email srbethssj@gmail.com.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE: Prayer Vigil to end Abortion
From September 28 through November 6, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood, 66 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh, NY, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information – and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact campaign leader: Nancy Belzile 518-593-6024 For more information and to sign up for an hour go to this website: https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/plattsburgh/ Pray-ers on the sidewalk will need to sign a Petition of Peace please contact campaign leader. A campaign flyer for you to print out will be provided soon!
SCOUTING EMBLEM REMINDER: Attention all Catholic Boy and Girl Scouts
There may still be time to complete a religious emblem before this year’s annual Scout Mass with Bishop LaValley. The Mass is scheduled for Sunday, October 2nd at 10:00 at St. Bernard’s in Saranac Lake. For more information, go to www.rcdony.org/scouting or contact Scott Quinell at 315-212-0137 / bsaquinell@gmail.com
ERCLMA'S FALL EVENT:
The Eastern Region Commissioned Lay Ministers’ Association serves the commissioned lay ministers of the Clinton, Essex and Hamilton-Herkimer deaneries. We are happy to announce our Fall Event on Friday, October 14 at St. Augustine’s Church and Parish Center in Peru starting at 5:00 pm. The evening will begin with honoring our Blessed Mother by praying her Rosary together in church, followed by Mass celebrated by Bishop Terry LaValley.
All diocesan commissioned lay ministers, active or not, are welcome! We invite all priests (active or retired), deacons and religious of the 3 deaneries. After Mass, we will move to the Parish Center for dinner and our keynote speaker, Bishop LaValley.
Please RSVP by October 5 through the Formation for Ministry Office at (315) 393-2920 or jgruzzito@rcdony.org. The event costs $10. Thank you!
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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. Fro more information contact the Respect Life Office, Colleen Miner at cminer@rcdony.org.
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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!
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."
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
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ALBANY DIOCESE: INTO THE WILD CATHOLIC MEN'S RETREAT
The King's Men Apostolate will be hosting their Catholic Men's Retreat, Into the Wild, this coming September 29-Oct 2 at the Pyramid Life Center at Pyramid Lake. Bishop Scharfenberger will be celebrating our opening mass on the evening of Thursday, the 29th. For more information see http://www.intothewildweekend.com/ or contact Matt Ingold matthew.d.ingold@gmail.com.
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
We are looking for hosts who can provide a caring, supportive home away from home.
Hosting an international student can be a very rewarding experience! Our host families and students build life-long relationships and give one another the experience of a lifetime.
Here are just a few of the things you need to know:
You will need to provide meals throughout the week and weekend (students receive lunch at school)
You will need to provide transportation to/from school and extra-curricular activities (busing and carpooling maybe an option)
Students are required to pay for anything outside of basic living expenses. “Basic living expenses” include shelter, heat, food, transportation, fuel, love & care. Students will use their own money for items such as lunch at the mall, going to the movies, purchasing books, going out with friends, mini-vacations, etc.
There is a stipend for room and board.
For more information call or email Jodi Ramos at 315-788-4670 or jodi.ramos@ihcschools.org
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INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The quarterly meeting of the Investment Advisory Committee will take place on September 13, 2016 from 10:30am-2pm at the Bishop's Residence. For more information contact Michael Tooley, mtooley@rcdony.org 315-393-2920
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DIOCESAN FINANCE COUNCIL
The Diocesan Finance Council will meet on Ocober 31, 2016 from 10:30am-1pm at the Bishop's Residence. For more information contact Michael Tooley, mtooley@rcdony.org 315-393-2920
UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR
September 2-4: Rachel's Vineyard Retreat
September 9-11: Men's Retreat
September 10: Diocesan Pastoral Council
September 13: Investment Advisory Committee Meeting
September 15: Diocesan Staff Meeting
September 15-18: Men's Cursillo Retreat
September 17: Bishop's Meeting with Religious Delegates
SEPTEMBER 25: INSPIRE: Called to Love
September 30-Oct 2 Leadership Weekend
Bulletin Announcements opposing Assisted Suicide
Office of Vocation Bulletin Blurbs
Office of Vocations General Intercessions
Office of Vocations Newsletters
Office of the New Evangelization Blog