The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 72, Number 19 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Meet our seminarians: Kevin McCullouch of Black River I PAGE 5 NORTH COUNTRY

Annual Catholic Charities Caritas dinner I PAGE 10 CATHOLIC OCT. 4, 2017 OCTOBER: Share hope says the pope RESPECT LIFE VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The same said. "Those who come to at his weekly general audi­ initiative sponsored by Cari­ MONTH hope that moves people to our land and we who go to­ ence. "Brothers and sisters, tas Internationalis, the global seek a better life for them­ ward their heart to under­ do not be afraid to share the network of Catholic charita­ selves and their loved ones stand them, to understand journey! Do not be afraid to ble agencies. The campaign 'Be Not Afraid' also moves the hearts of men their culture and language" share hope," he said. encourages Catholics to un­ and women to welcome mi­ embark on a shared journey During the audience, Pope derstand, get to know and is 2017 theme grants and refugees with that "without hope cannot be Francis launched the "Share welcome refugees and mi­ open arms, Pope Francis done," the pope said Sept. 27 the journey" campaign, an grants.

Meet the 16 AN EXTRAORDINARY ENCOUNTER men to be deacons Bishop Terry R. LaValley Will ordain 16 men as per­ manent deacons Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathe­ dral. Profiles of Deacons Richard L. Burns, Brent A. Charland, Respect Life Month is observed David L. Clark, james D. every October by the church in Crowley, David D. Demers, the United States, beginning john A. Fehlner, Timothy D. with Respect Life Sunday, this Foley, Neil ]. Fuller, Ronny year on Oct. 1. The theme for Gingerich, Nicholas]. Haas, the coming year is "Be Not Michael]. Howley, Lawrence Afraid." John and Colleen Miner, C. Morse, William P. O'Brien, Philip ]. Regan, Randal ]. directors of the diocesan Re­ Smith and Thomas]. Yousey, spect Life Office, have an­ are published in this week's nounced pro-life activities North Country Catholic. planned for the diocese. Respect Life Month opened with FUll STORY, PAGE X L1FECHAINS held this past Sun­ day in five communities of the North Country. Registration for Marriage Youth Buses for Life to the DC March for Life in January also Jubilee OSSERVATORE ROMANO PHOTO opened on Sunday. Scenes for the 35th annual During a pilgrimage to Rome, Father Raymond J. Moreau, pastor of St. Mary's in Brushton, had the opportunity to concelebrate Mass with Pope Francis Sept. 28 and. After the liturgy, he was able to meet the pope. FUll STORY, PAGE X diocesan celebration of married couples FUll STORY, PAGE 3 BISHOP'S FUND: Provides support for formation of lay ministers ... p. 5 DIOCESAN LIFE II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 Lie OCT. 4, 2017 NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC EDITOR'S NOTE Box 326 Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 USPS 0039-3400 BISHOP TERRY Deacons and more deacons! R. LAVALLEY President In this week's North Country of their lives. deacons enhanCing the vitality 'To be a deacon, a really ex­ REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN Catholic, we're begin­ We are greatly of our Catholic faith in ceptional deacon requires a ning what will turn out blessed I parishes, prisons and diocesan breadth of knowledge that Vice President to be a "Month of Dea­ offices across the diocese. By spans the gamut from a full JAMES D. CROWLEY In the Oct. 11 issue of cons" in the diocesan the NCe, we will con­ Saturday afternoon, that num­ understanding of ministry, a Secretary-Treasurer newspaper. tinue our focus on dea­ ber will top 90. heart that cares beyond a sin­ MARY LOU KILIAN We're starting with an cons with a celebration One of these men, Deacon gle cause, a broad biblical Editor/ introduction of the 16 of the 40th anniversary Fred Oberst who was among knowledge of church history General Manager men who will ordained of the permanent dia­ those who started on the dia­ and practice, a psychologists Publish 45 is- on Saturday. conate in the diocese. conal road 40 years ago, understanding of what makes ® sues per year: As you read their When the first class shared a reflection (to be people tick, a keen eye on cur­ ." Weekly except short biographies, be­ began their studies in printed in its entirety in our rent events, an ability to de­ skipping ginning on page 7, I'm 1977 no one knew the anniversary issue) about what liver prayers to suit countless every other sure you will take great Mary Lou impact that this newly it takes to be an exceptional environments and needs, the week begin­ hope in the desire of Kilian established order deacon. communication skills of a TED ning July these men to serve would have on our It seems like good advice for speaker and the business Ithrough Aug. and skipping God and the people of local church. those ordained for a couple of savvy of a company CEO" one week in Dec. by the Dio- the North Country for the rest Today, there are about 75 days or a couple of decades: Seems about right to me! cese of Ogdensburg. 622 Washington Street, Og­ densburg, N.Y. 13669. FATHER MUENCH SAYS Editorial Office: 622 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. Telephone: Blessed by days of autumn travel (315) 608-7556 The month of September was deacons of Madonna House. background was influenced by E-mail: definitely a time of travel for As an associate priest, I strive Russian religious figures and news@northcountry me. It has been great fun - to join in the spirit and life saints. catholic.org traveling around the diocese style of Catherine Doherty and I want to share with you that and also to Canada. I have Madonna House so as to dis­ this Russian spirituality is very Entered at the piled up many miles especially cover the bleSSings of bringing different from our Western ap­ Post Office: through the Adirondacks. That jesus more alive in my life. proach and culture. Ogdensburg, NY has been rather enjoyable at The associate priests and A simple example is the note 13669 and this colorful time of the year. deacons continue their min­ of simplicity in the Russian additional mailing offices as I have covered two parishes spirituality. Western religious mere, Ontario, Canada. istry in their home dioceses Periodical Postage. and visited many friends and while staying close to the life writing and teaching can be I believe I have written of families . this community before. of Madonna House. This Asso­ rather legalistiC, philosophical Subscription: During two of those weeks, I ciates Meeting is a unique op­ and complicated. That Russian For one year: covered St. Mary's Parish, Madonna House is a religious portunity to renew in our lives approach emphasizes simplic­ In-Diocese Rate: $27 Ticonderoga. This was an op­ community of lay men and lay the experience of Madonna ity and the experiences of life. Outside ofDiocese Rate: $30 portunity for me to do some women and priests - founded House and our friendships Madonna House continues to ministry that is not part of my by Catherine Doherty - one of with the various members of have a profound effect on my Matters for publication life as a retired priest. I visited my favorite saints. the Madonna House commu­ life and my priesthood. The should be the grade school, giving me an I must admit it is rather diffi­ nity. writings, talks and teachings of addressed to opportunity to renew my cult to even try and describe For me, many of the mem­ Catherine Doherty have PO Box 326 friendship with Sister Sharon this community, this family in bers have been friends since I touched me deeply. (By the Ogdensburg, NY 13669 and her faculty. I visited the words; it must be experienced. visited Madonna House as a way, many of her talks are and should be received by hospital and brought the sacra­ However, if I must describe it I young priest. At this meeting, recorded on You-tube.) Thursday prior to ments to the sick. I made would say that Madonna House we join in the prayers and I remember well visiting and publication. some home visits. And, of is a life style of prayer and Masses of the community - as joining in the work and life of Paper is printed each course, I celebrated many work leading to a finding and well as the meals and other ac­ this family as a young priest. Monday; Masses. following of jesus so that jesus tivities. It was a very special part of my dateline is Wednesday. These are the usual min­ can live in us and we can live At this yearly meeting, there life. Catherine is an important Member, Catholic Press like jesus. Association. istries a pastor does on a regu­ is usually a series of presenta­ saint in my life. lar basis. It was so good for This spirituality has its foun­ tions on something to do with This annual visit is a magnifi­ me to do these ministries. dation in the words and teach­ Madonna House. This year the cent opportunity each year to POSTMASTER: In addition, I also covered ing of Catherine Doherty. It is priest staff of Madonna House experience again the life and Send address changes to the weekend Masses at St. an effort to empty ourselves so shared with us the Russian happiness of being a part of North Country Catholic, that jesus can live in us. Peter's Parish, in Lowville. I went up to Madonna House roots of Catherine's spirituality. this family. PO Box 326 I would like to tell you also You may remember that It is a time of gratitude for all this week to attend a meeting Ogdensburg, NY of my trip to Canada to visit that Madonna House has given of the associate priests and Catherine is Russian and much l3669-0326 Madonna House in Comber- of her spirituality and religious to me. NOR TH e 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LI C OCT . 4 , 2 01 7 II I[HE GALLERY A DIOCESAN CElEBRATION OF MARRIAGE MARRIAGE JUBILEE

PHOTOSB YJESSE SOVIE Bishop LaValley greeted each of the couples who gathered at St. Mary's Cathedral Sept. 24 for the 35th annual diocesan Marriage Jubilee. He is shown above with Robert and Joan Howe of Stjames Church, Gouverneur, who are Neil and Dee Fuller of St. Mary's Church in Clayton, hold hands as the bishop celebrating their 65th Anniversary this year. delivers a special blessing over the wedding rings of the jubilarians.

Rod and Donna Roca of Notre Dame Parish in Ogdens­ burg are celebrating their 40th anniver­ sary this year. They are pictured during the renewal ofvows.

In his homily, Bishop LaValley thanked the couples for "celebrating your milestones of wedded love as a family of faith here at your cathedral. Your witness of faith and married love inspire us all to expand our hearts as you continue to do with the graces you received on your wedding day." DIOCESAN LIFE ~ I NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC OCT . 4,2017 October is Respect Life Month: Be Not Afraid Afraid" for October's Re­ and stand for life. son - which naturally leads By Colleen Miner spect Life month. New materials are pro­ to protecting the gift of Diocesan director, Respect life Office Its purpose is to provide duced each year to help every person's life encouragement and comfort Catholics to understand, In this year's packet, pas­ The United States Confer­ in difficult times, as well as value and become engaged tors received a beautiful ence of Catholic Bishops has to inspire the motivation with supporting the God­ poster with the artwork chosen the theme "Be Not and courage to help others given dignity of every per- from a 17th century, Italian painting of The Ascension and the following informa­ tional brochures: • What to Do When a Friend is Considering Abor­ tion • How to Build a Culture of Life • Top Reasons to Oppose Assisted Suicide • Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing • Death Penalty: Catholic Q&A • Understanding Con­ science Once again this year, Re­ Respect Life Month opened on Sun­ spect Life Month opened day With LlFECHAINS held in five with L1FECHAIN across the sites in the diocese. John Miner, diocese, in Saranac Lake, Who directs the Respect Life Office Schroon Lake, Massena, With his Wife, Colleen, is shown dur­ Plattsburgh and Potsdam. ing the 2014 LlFECHAIN in Saranac L1FECHAIN is a peaceful, Lake. prayerful, prolife witness. Catholic Action Network Youth buses for life Catholics of the diocese Online registration be­ are encourage to register for the came available Oct. 1 for the NYS Catholic Conference Youth Buses for Life high Action Network at school pilgrimage to the www.nyscatholic.org.This March for Life in Washing­ will allow them to stay in­ ton, DC. formed about important leg­ Three coach buses will de­ islation and receive "action part the North Country Jan. alerts" to send to state rep­ 18 and return January 20. resentative to let voices be Pick up locations include: heard in Albany. Recently Northern bus: Massena, we were alerted that The Canton, and Gouverneur; New York State Court of Ap­ Western bus: Immaculate peals unanimously refused Heart Central Jr/Sr. High to legalize physician-as­ School; Eastern bus: Our sisted suicide which is a Lady of Lourdes Catholic huge prolife win! Church in Schroon Lake. A $150 fee includes Gabriel Projects transportation, hotel, break­ During Respect Life fast, dinner and t-shirt. In month you may consider addition to participation in helping a Gabriel Project. the annual March for Life, The list of crisis pregnancy the teenagers will tour the parish outreaches in our Saint John Paul II Shrine, diocese is available at the Holocaust Museum and Na­ Respect Life website. The tional Basilica. newest Gabriel Project is a All chaperones must be joint effort between Notre THE RESPECT LIFE OFFICE Virtus: Protecting God's Chil­ Dame and St. Mary's Cathe­ dren trained. dral in Ogdensburg. There This year, Bishop LaValley are others who could use DIOCESE OF OGDENSBURG will join the Youth Buses in help too - Birthright or the Washington. Sign up at Plattsburgh Pregnancy Cen­ www.rcdony.org/pro-life www.rcdony.org/prolife ter in Plattsburgh. N ORTH COUNTRY CATHOLI C OCT . 4 , 2017 DIOCESAN LIFE

MEET OUR SEMINARIANS BISHOP'S FUND 2017: ONE BREAD, ONE BODY, ONE FAMILY First steps to the Lay ministry: on becoming priesthood for 'Co-Workers in the Vineyard' Worker" is becoming a disci­ By Deacon Patrick Donahue ple. Recent studies con­ Kevin McCullouch Coordinator, Formation for Ministry ducted by Georgetown University suggest that It was only a couple of there are over 40,000 com­ By Cathy Russell years ago that the United missioned lay ministers; Diocesan Vocation Coordinator States Conference of these are men, women; sin­ Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gle, married and religious­ celebrated the tenth an­ working in pastoral ministry Fourth in aseries niversary of the document positions and being active "Co-Workers in the Vineyard contributors and vital par­ Kevin McCullouch hails of the Lord.' That document ticipants to the ministry life from Holy Family Parish that was released in the fall of their parishes. in Watertown. A resident of 2005 was influential to In the Diocese of Ogdens­ ROMAN CATHO-_LIC DIOCESE. burg, where our own Bishop of Black River, he gradu­ lay ministry formation pro­ OF OGDENSBURG ated from Carthage Cen­ grams in dioceses across LaValley's 2017 homily de­ tral School and attended the country. If it has been livered at the june 25th within a diocese. commissioning of Pastoral jefferson Community Col­ groundbreaking, it is be­ And so it is in the Diocese lege. The son of Gary and cause the document ex­ Lay Ministers said: "We are of Ogdensburg where our blessed because you have Laurie McCullouch, he pressed the bishops' strong recent initiatives to build has an older sister and a desire for a meaningful and decided to participate in the our parishes with living Formation for Ministry pro­ younger brother. productive collaboration of stones have underscored During high school, ordained and lay ministers gram. You are allowing the the need for more priests, Lord, through His Body Kevin was a captain of his to serve side by side in "dis­ deacons, consecrated reli­ swim team. He was in­ tinct but complementary gious ... and commissioned Blood, the Church to help volved in the school's mu­ ways" and continue the lay ministers. equip you for discipleship. sicals and was a member Church's saving mission of Today, on behalf of the Dio­ PHOTO BY TOM SEMERARO Formation for Ministry is a of a select chorus. Christ for the world. lay ministry program de­ cese of Ogdensburg, I send Attending Sunday Mass Kevin McCuliouch of Black River Co-Workers in the Vine­ you out for more active dis­ is beginning his first year of sem­ signed to provide academic, as a family was an impor­ yard of the Lord has become pastoral, and spiritual for­ cipleship in jesus name but tant activity in shaping inary at the Pontifical College a common framework, espe­ the formation must con­ mation for lay ministers. tinue. Prayer must con­ the person Kevin has be­ Josephinum. cially for the Diocese of Og­ With the support of the come. At an early age, he densburg, where the tinue." prayers include the Bishop's Fund each year, And so, in our Diocese of became a server at Mass Liturgy of the Hours and Formation for Ministry pro­ Formation for Ministry pre­ and soon discovered a gram tries to ensure that Ogdensburg where our the rosary. When he re­ pares men and women for bishop calls for "Building special gift of working flects on the scriptures, our forming lay ministers their chosen ministry and with young people. As a remains both continuous Parishes with Living Stones", Kevin is drawn to the helps develop their ministe­ there is good news that the counselor at Camp parable of the lost son. and consistent with the rial skills. Once commis­ Guggenheim, Kevin has Church's theological and Formation for Ministry pro­ "I want to be a priest to sioned, these newly trained gram recently had 59 candi­ been able to develop his provide the sacraments doctrinal traditions, while at lay ministers provide pas­ gift in youth ministry. the same time effectively re­ dates become to the people and service toral care and ministry sup­ commissioned as lay pas­ As far as priesthood is in humble ways," Kevin sponding to contemporary port to our parishes and concerned, "I first began pastoral needs and situa­ toral ministers and cur­ said. Catholic communities rently has 85 candidates thinking about priest­ When he needs to relax tions in the North Country. across the diocese. hood around the time I The document appropri­ who have recently begun or have a little fun, Kevin The Bishop's Fund has this two-year formation pro­ started serving at Mass," enjoys bowling, riding his ately references lay minis­ been successful in fostering he said. "In ninth grade, I ters as "Co-Workers" while it gram that is currently being bike and ice skating. the development the Forma­ offered at three sites lo­ spoke to the Vocation Di­ When asked what ad­ recommends concepts, tion for Ministry program rector. From there, I con­ goals, strategies, resources, cated in Lake Placid, vice he would give to a which has resulted in the Waddington and Carthage. tinued to pray and man thinking about and ideas that should rea­ commissioning of over develop my prayer life. sonably be considered in Once commissioned these priesthood, Kevin smiles 1300 lay ministers since ministers will also continue Now he is in his first broadly and says, "First of developing and implement­ 1991. Nowa staple pro­ year of seminary at the ing a formation program. the tradition of assisting all, that's amazing! We gram for ministry develop­ their pastors and ordained Pontifical College need more men to re­ It invites local adaptations ment in our diocese, lay josephinum where he and innovations that im­ clergy and religious in pro­ spond courageously to ministers have become im­ gressing Christ's message of continues to discern what our Lord's call. Keep pray­ prove such formation and portant "Co-Workers" lend­ God is calling him to be. better prepares the laity for love and hope here in the ing and surround your­ ing help to a variety of North Country. For addi­ Kevin's faith heroes are self with good Catholic more active and significant ministries that include cate­ St. Faustina and St. john roles in their parishes, faith tional information please friends who will support chetical, youth, liturgical contact Dcn. Donahue pdon­ Paul II. His favorite and pray for you." communities and a variety and parish and community of other ministry structures [email protected] or call outreach.Becoming a "Co- (315) 393-2920 ext. 1412 ii NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC DIOCESAN LIFE OCT.4,2017

Bishop's Schedule Environmental Stewardship Funeral held Sept. 30 for Sr. Oct. 6 -10:50 a.m., Mass at St. We are All Connected Joseph's Home in Ogdensburg (Part 2) St. Francis' other great love was for Anne Marie Gastle, GNSH Oct. 7 -11 a.m., Diaconate Ordina­ the poor.He reached outto beggars, HUNTINGTONVALLEV,PENN. - A Mass Diocesan Art Teachers Asso­ Retiring in 2001 she tion at St. Mary's Cathedral homeless and lepers. He came to see of Christian Burial for Grey ciation and The International moved to the Motherhouse that when he and his brothers had Nun Sister Anne Marie Gastle, Society of Art Through Edu­ in Yardley, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 - 8 a.m., Mass at SUoseph's more than enough, it deprived the 93, was held Saturday in the cation. where she became a driver Church in Massena Holy Redeemers Sisters A lifelong educator, Sister for sisters in need of trans­ poor of what they needed. So growing 2 p.m., Mass and Final Profes­ in what it means to us, today,and lis­ Chapel. She died Sept. 22 at Anne Marie taught at Bishop portation. sion of Vows by Sister Linh Therese St joseph's Manor, Meadow­ Conroy Memorial School in She moved to St joseph tening to Pope Francis in Laudato Si brook, Pennsylvania. Ogdensburg in 1952-3 and at Manor in 2013 where she Nguyyen, APB at St. Patrick's Church and what the Psa lmist says in "The Born in Buffalo, NY, in 1924 St. Mary's Academy in1953-6 lived until the time of her in Watertown Lord hears the cry ofthe poor,"we Sister Anne Marie entered the and 1959-60. From 1964 to death, enjoying bingo and come to know we are all connected. Grey Nuns of the Sacred 2001 she was a teacher at visiting with residents. Oct. 10 - Diocese of Ogdensburg Vo­ It isn't enough to be careful recy­ Heart on january 1, 1942. Holy Angels Academy in Buf­ In addition to her religious cation Society Pilgrimage to St. Mar­ clers, that's important;to turn down She received a bachelor's fa lo. congregation, she is survived ianne Cope's Shrine in Syracuse degree in English from D'Y­ Other assignments took by her sister, Sally Anne the thermostat or spend less on food or clothes.These all matter, but what ouville College and the her to jackson Heights, Co­ Sheehan of Fresno, California Oct.l1 - 9:45 a.m ., Ep iscopal Catholic University of Amer­ rona and Eden, NY and Ma­ and two nieces. really matters is how all ofthis affects Council Meeting at the Bishop's Resi­ our brothers and sisters who have a ica awarded her an Master of hanoy City, Pennsylvania. Memorial donations may dence in Ogdensburg Fine Arts degree with a minor A gifted artist, she offered be made to the Grey Nuns of great deal less than enough. in religion. instruction in painting, cal­ the Sacred Heart, 14500 5:15 p.m., Mass at Parish of the Father Augusto Zampini Davis, an She held membership in ligraphy and photography Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, Visitation with the Commissioned official at the Vatican Dicastery for pro­ the Catholic Fine Arts Soci­ over a span of almost 60 PA 19116-1188 or www.grey­ Lay Min isters Association fo ll owed moting Integral Human Development ety, St. Luke's Art Guild, the years. nun.org. by Dinner and Presentation. says "You cannot try to tackle poverty without caring forthe earth and Rest in Peace equally you can't care for the earth without caring forthe people who live Local collections to assist This week marks the anniversary on the earth" (quoted from article"car­ of the deaths of the following ing for creation means caring for the clergymen who have served in the poor" NCC 9/6/17.) victims of all recent disasters Diocese of Ogdensburg The final clause of our pledge is:"Ad­ Oct.4 - Rev. George Drummond, vocate for Catholic principles of solidar­ Parishes of the Diocese of diocese for disaster relief in Additional donations may 1839; Rev. Daniel F. O'Reilly, 1946; Rev. ity and stewardship of God's creation in Ogdensburg have held sec­ or near the United States are be mailed to Catholic Chari­ Thomas P.FogartY,O.S.A., 1950 ond collections in recent distributed through the local ties, 6686 State Highway 37, climate change discussions, especially weeks originally designated Catholic Charites office to Ogdensburg, NY 13669, with Oct. 5 - Rev. Victor Baicerak, as they impact those who are poor and to support Hurricane Harvey the Catholic Charities USA a notation that the contribu­ O.F.M.Conv., 1960; Rev. Eurene vulnerable." This calls us to pay atten­ victims in Texas and Disaster Relief Fund. tion is for the Disaster Relief Beaucage, O.M.I., 1984 tion to laws enacted and po licies made Louisiana. Before most col­ The CCUSA Fund supports Fund. Oct. 8 - Rev. Edward Letourneau, that benefit or harm all of our re­ lections were taken, Hurri­ local people through emer­ 1898 sources and to have our voices heard cane Irma devastated Florida gency grants requested by Announcement Oct. 9 - Rev. William Joseph Nor­ by those who make and enforce these and then Hurricane Maria local dioceses, parishes and decisions. The Diocese of Ogdensburg has mandeau, 1892; Rev.Francis Xavior flattened Puerto Rico. Catholic Charities offices So, this brings us back to our pledge All funds collected in the without administrative over­ been notified that it is in compli­ Chagnon, 1911; Most Rev. Leo R. head. CCUSA provides assis­ Smith,1963 and the cal l us to live it! To learn how ance with the data collection re­ to sign the Pledge and learn more tance from the fund before quirements forthe 2016-17 audit Oct. 10- Rev. Robert Duford, 1949; any collections are held. Any Rev.J. A. Sirois, O.M.I., 1950 about ways to live it, go to: www. gifts given will be distributed period ofthe Charterforthe Protec­ Catholic climate covenant.org. tion of Children and Young People. PEPSI CDLA~ DGDENSBURG'BDnURS to all those requesting assis­ tance regardless of which To Report Abuse Submitted by Anne Thomas, J '" hurricane struck. Sackets Harbor, Member of Protecting God's Children If you have a complaint of sus­ Faith and Ecology Group pected misconduct involving dioce­ The Diocese of Ogdensburg has san clergy, religious, employees or scheduled sessions for Protecting volunteers, contact Victims Assis­ God's Children for Adults. Pre-regis­ tance Coordinator, Terrianne Yan­ Mark Your Calendars tration online is required in order to ulavich, Adult & Youth Counseling participate. 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Deacon Burns Deacon Charland Deacon Clark Deacon Crowley Deacon Demers Bishop LaValley to ordain 16 deacons Saturday Bishop Terry R.LaValley will ordain 16 heart Becky (McClai) for 32 years. They ried for 46 years and have three children cellorfor the Diocese of Ogdensburg was shortly after starting acareer as afire- men as permanent deacons Saturday at have adaughter Colleen who lives in and four grandchildren. Matthew of Col- born FebJ, 1964 in Buffalo. fighter/EMT in Tamarac, Florida. 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. Profiles of Plattsburgh with their granddaughter orado Springs is married to Teresa (Caleb, He and his wife, Rita, have three Deacon Demers moved back to Og- the new deacons follow: Chloe,and ason Chadd and his wife Julie age 2,Amelia, l);Amy lives in Platts- daughters, Allison, Bethany, Margaret densburg in 1986. He joined the Ogdens- (Myre) who live in Bangor. burgh and Sarah lives in Lansdale, Penn- who will all serve at the Ordination Mass. burg Fire Department in 1989 and Deacon Richard Lawrence Burns Agraduate ofFranklin Academy in sylvania and is married to Shawn Deacon Crowley earned a Bachelor of retired in 2002. St. Mary's Parish, Potsdam Malone, he completed the University of Matthews (Brody,4 and Kyle,3) Arts in philosophy and religious studies As a deacon" . through my love of Deacon Burns was born June 18, Notre Dame STEP program and looks Aregistered nurse for 29 years, Dea- from Wadhams Hall Seminary-College in God and His people I look forward as a 1964, in Watertown and grew up in forward to continuing his education. con Clark earned a BSN in nursing, an MS 1991 . Among his responsibilities as deacon to serve Him and His Church. Adams. He and his wife, Kathy (nee Ste- Since 1983, Deacon Charland has in nursing personnel management and chancellor is communications director, nard) have been married 31 years.They worked as church sexton for St.Andre' an MSN in nursing administration delegate to pastoral ministers and exec- John Anthony Fehlner are the parents of one son, Michael, 24, Bessette Parish in Malone." As I start my He is retired from the Air Force, as utive director of the Family Life Office for St. Brendan's, Keene who currently lives in New York City 35th year worki ng forthe parish I give nurse and also from New York State De- diocese. He is the former owner of C3 - Deacon Fehlnerwas born in Detroit, Deacon Burns graduated from South thanks to God every day for all the bless- partment of Corrections (Altona CF) Crowley Computer Consulting Michigan, April 16, 1957 and is retired Jefferson Central School in 1982; earned ings I see, receive and live," he said. As a deacon ... /look forward to mak- As a deacon ... I hope to continue ex- from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. an associate's degree in engineering sci- "Working for the Church has been an ing a difference to those in need within ploring the path the Lord calls Rita and He and his wife Maura (Hearden) ence from Jefferson Community College awesome way to spend my life; I am and around Plattsburgh. I hope to find me toward and to use the gifts and have three children, Corey, Malachy and in 1984;and a bachelor's degree in elec- truly blessed." some method ofproviding charitable grace God gives me to serve the Church Mary and two grandchildren, Colden trical engineering from Clarkson Univer- As a deacon ...1 truly look forward to works for those who are suffering and and His people. and Ryland. sity in 1986. He currently works as proclaiming the Gospel. I would like to have no other options. I don't know Deacon Fehlner earned a bachelor's Manager, Community & Customer for meet with and bring people who have what that will look like just yet, but I David D. Demers degree and currently operates WCLP National Grid in Potsdam fallen away back to Church.lfl had to hope the Lord sends me some guidance. Notre Dame, Ogdensburg Catholic radio station in Lake Placid. As a deacon ... I look forward to more pick a theme for my ministry it would be My job now is to listen for God's gentle Deacon Demers was born in Ogdens- As a deacon ... strengthened by the deeply sharing in the sacramental life of focused on forgiveness. It is such a beau- whisper inspiring me to take apathway. burg Aug.l, 1959 and married Laurie grace of the Sacrament of Holy Orders, I my parish, through proclaiming the tiful gift that we are all capable ofand I pray I can hear Him. I have spent my Galvin on March 14, 1987.The couple pray that the Holy Spirit will infuse my Wont serving at the altar, and teaching once received can change a life! entire adult life as a registered nurse car- have two sons, Alex of E. Stroudsburg, thoughts words and deeds with new vi- others to live their faith. ing for others, now I want to expand that Pennsylvania; and Kyle of Ogdensburg; talityas I participate in the liturgy, con- Deacon David Lawrence Clark care to more people with a different and one granddaughter June E. Demers, tinue to operate WCLP Catholic radio in Deacon Brent A. Charland St.John the Baptist, Plattsburgh focus. the daughter of Kyle. Lake Placid, and do all that I can to at- St. Andre' Bessette, Malone Retired as a colonel in the United He graduated from Ogdensburg Free tend to the corporal and spiritual needs Deacon Charland was born at the States Air Force, Deacon Clark was born Deacon James David Crowley Academy in 1976 and attended Semi- of my parish, community and the Dio- family home in Malone July 17,1962,has Aug.20, 1948 in Bath,N.Y. St. Mary's Cathedral, Ogdensburg nole Community College in Lake Mary, cese of Ogdensburg. been married to his high school sweet- He and his wife Mary have been mar- Deacon Crowley, who serves as chan- Florida, obtaining adegree in fire science CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE COUNTRY CATHOLIC • DIOCESAN LIFE ~ I NORTH OCT.4,2017 ~et Our crtw q)eacons

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 town High School (1976) and attended corporation, retired from public educa­ Deacon Michael Joseph Howley great grandchildren Isabeau and Elijah. Deacon Timothy David Foley Jefferson Community College. tion, has volunteered for multiple emer­ St. Peter's, Plattsburgh After graduating from Gouverneur St. Bartholomew's, Old Forge Married to Dee Streets Brabant Fuller, gency services,and is employed as youth Deacon Howley was born in Platts­ Central High School in 1964, he attended Deacon Foley, anative of Utica, was he has one son Neil Fuller, two step-sons director at St. Peters. He retired from burgh Oct.B, 1952,and married the Mohawk Valley Community College and born Oct. 7, 1948. He and his wife, Patty Jerome (Dana) Brabant and John Paul Lowville Academy last year in order to former Joan Elizabeth Barnes on Nov.30, went to work for Mason Rossiter Smith, are the parents of one daughter. Brabant, two grandsons Liam and commit more time to diaconate studies. 1974. They have three children: Eliza­ Inc., a commercial printing company. He Apracticing attorney, he is a graduate Samuel Brabant and one granddaughter As a deacon ... Michelle and I de­ beth, Evan, and Brian who, with his wife, later worked Sherwin-Williams in of Blessed Sacrament Elementary June Brabant. cided that the deacon formation pro­ Anne is expecting their first grandchild Saratoga Springs in June of 1966 and School, Notre Dame High School, Boston He currently works as the Elderly Nu­ gram would be agreat opportunity to in January. Pittsfield, Massachusetts. College, University of Mississippi Law trition Program Manager for Jefferson explore a deeper relationship in the Agraduate from Mount Assumption He also worked as abookkeeper for a School County through the Office forthe Aging. Church. We loved participating in the and SUNY Plattsburgh, he received a law Mobil dealer, for an auto parts store and As a deacon ...1 most look forward to As a deacon ... /look forward to min­ program. There was so much to learn degree (Juris Doctor) from Western New for Hillcrest Educational Center of Pitts­ growing doser to God by following His istering to the people ofSt. Mary's and and agreat amount of time required. The England College School ofLaw in 1979. field, MA, which is a residential treat­ will and serving His church. St.John's through daily and weekend experience was wonderful. My call was Apracticing attorney, his current posi­ ment facility for children from 4 years to liturgies by assisting Father LaBaft and not immediate, it grew slowly over time. tion is asupport magistrate with the 18 years old,helping children in trouble. helping families plan liturgies for their I really loved the process. Finally, I could New York State Family Court, presiding in In 1969, he began service as avolun­ Deacon Neil J. Fuller deceased loved ones.I will continue to not imagine doing anything else. The support cases in Clinton, Franklin,and teer fire fighter for the Lenox Fire De­ St. Mary's, Clayton promote and expand lay ministries in prayers of support from family, friends, (occasionally) St.Lawrence Counties. He partment. During his tenure he took Deacon Fuller was born in Watertown our parishes. I most look forward to instructors, and parish have blessed my practiced law in Clinton County for a several fire science courses, was alieu­ April 8, 1958,graduated from Water- working with people of all ages and help journey. I thank everyone ofyou. number of years before becoming prin­ tenant for seven years and an assistant them to know and understand our cipallaw clerk to two New York State chieffor 15 years. church as we joumey together. Deacon Nicholas John Haas Supreme Court Justices, Hon.Andrew W. He resigned in November 2007, when St. Andre Bessette, Malone Ryan Jr., then his successor Hon.John A. his family moved back to Gouverneur Ronny Gingerich Deacon Haas was born October 10, Lahtinen. but later volunteered with the Richville St. Peter's. Lowville 1960, in Port Jervis, New York, and was As adeacon .... I am most looking for­ Fire Department for five years and eight Deacon Gingerich, who serves as raised in Matamoras, Pennsylvania ward to helping others in new ways. I months. youth director at St. Peter's Church, was He and his wife, Mary, were married was taught by my parents and others In 1979, Deacon Morse grew a beard born in August 1954 and graduated August 5, 1990,and have three children. that we should always help people, I will and started a career playing Santa Claus from Canton Collage in 1974. Nicholas,Jr., Michael, and Rachel. now have the opportunity to assist oth­ from Black Friday until Christmas Eve in He married his high school sweet­ Deacon Haas graduated from Paul ers in their joumey towards eternal life malls and for private parties. heart, Michele at Saint Peter's and re­ Smiths College in 1994with an AAS in with our Father. An awesome opportu­ As a deacon ... becoming a deacon members his parish priest telling him:'lt Forest Surveying and works as a licensed nity, but at the same time agreat re­ will enable me to prodaim the Gospel is your job to get each other to heaven." land surveyor for Geomatics Land Sur­ sponsibility! and work with Father (Shane) Lynch, Forty-two years later, the couple have veying, P.e. in Saranac Lake. our pastor and the members of our two chiidren,Amos and his wife Connie As a deacon ... I look forward to taking Lawrence Charles Morse parish in ways helping them to get and Alicia and her husband Alex Ross, a more active role in enhancing the spiri­ St. James, Gouverneur home with Jesus and God, His Father. I three grandchildren Evangeline, Edward tuallife of those Iserve in my pariSh. It is Deacon Morse was born in the Old also am hoping to minister to the incar­ and Margaret with afourth expected my hope that the deep relationship I Van Duzee Hospital in Gouverneur Aug.3, cerated, increasing their belief and guid­ soon. have nurtured with God through prayer, 1946.0n Sept. 5, 1965,he married Diane ing them to the narrow gate. There are Deacon Gingerich has owned acon­ words and deed, will enable me to bring Lynde.They have four children, five unlimited possibilities. tracting company, worked for private Christ to those I serve. grandchildren aged 20 to 31, and two CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Deacon Morse Deacon O'Brien Deacon Regan Deacon Smith Deacon Yousey Deacons look ahead to their lives of service CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 and your prayerful support throughout good news of the Gospels. from the Community College ofthe Air 2014, had two children and five grand­ Deacon William Patrick O'Brien my four years offormation. God bless Force. children - Christopher and Pamela St. Mary's Cathedral, Ogdensburg you all this day and always! Randal J. Smith As adeacon" . /look forward to serv­ Yousey, parents of Emma, Jack and Deacon O'Brien was born in Syracuse, St. Peter's, Plattsburgh. ing the Catholic community and the Henry; and Kimberly and Nathan Elsener, Aug.27, 19S7 and grew up as a parish­ Deacon Philip James Regan Deacon Smith was born Nov.17, 1957 community I live in any way I can help. In parents of Charles and Simon. ioner of Most Holy Rosary Parish on the St. Andrew's Church, Norwood in LosAngeles,California . serving the Lord in whatever role He Deacon Yousey earned abachelor's west side of Syracuse. He then attended Deacon Regan was born in Potsdam He is a retired instructor boom opera­ calls me to. I also look forward to grow­ degree at SUNY Potsdam and amaster's Onondaga Community College majoring Aug.30, 1947. He graduated from Nor­ tor from the United States Air Force and ing more doser to the Lord through my in education from St. Lawrence Univer­ in Business Administration. wood-Norfolk Central School in 1967 currently works as asergeant for the De­ ministry. sity. He is aretired high school and uni­ He moved to the North Country in and went straight into the work force. partment of Corrections at Upstate Cor­ versityeducator 1996 and worked in management for a After ashort time working in construc­ rectional Facility in Malone. 7homas John Yousey II Asadeacon. " Actual/y,/lookfor­ local supermarket chain until retiring in tion he was hired by Penn Central Rail­ Deacon Smith and his wife, Karen, st. Peter's, lowville ward to the unknown. With the help 2004 after aback injury. He was married road. Later Penn Central became the have three children,and five grandchil­ iA'acon Yousey was born April 4, 1948 and guidance of the Holy Spiri~ I look for nearly 25 years and has two children. Consolidated Railroad Corporation from dren in Lowville. forward to serving God and His people His son Sean and his wife and three wh ich he retired after 20 years as a clerk He earned two associate degrees He and his wife, Linda who died in wherever He leads me. grandchildren live in Ogdensburg and in Massena. his daughter Meghan lives in Portland, Deacon Regan and his wife, Linda, Catholic news from around the world and the Oregon. have been married for 49 years and are Diocese of Ogdensburg delivered to your home with a As a deacon .. .. 1hope that I am, the parents ofthree children - Richard subscription to the North Country Catholic through the grace and mercy of God, and his wife Nicole have a son Sean, Visit our website at www.northcountrycatholic.org able to bring Christ to alii meet. 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I would I have served on the altar as an adult 10 Renewal City______State_ Zip ___ solicit your prayers for myself, as I prom­ server and Eucharistic minister for many I I want to be a Patron: I 0 $35 0 $50 Parish, __--;- _---,-_.,.--.",--.,---__----" c-;--;-______ise to pray for you the Church ofOgdens­ years, now I am looking forward to as­ Please send my subscription to my e-mail address: I 0 $ 100 0 $250 o burg. Thank you for your wonderful sisting at Mass in the deacons role, and I support both in my studies (financially) once I receive my faculties, preaching the II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC DIOCESAN LIFE OCT.4,2017 Annual Caritas Dinner set for Oct. 25 OGDENSBURG - The Annual will be presented to Msgr. then succeeded Msgr. Aubin $ 30 million for housing for cese of Ogdensburg, may be Catholic Charities Caritas joseph G. Aubin of Platts­ in 1968. He held that posi­ the elderly and handicapped. sent to Caritas Dinner, Dinner will be held Oct. 25 at burgh and, posthumously, to tion until 1981. The Caritas dinner pro­ Catholic Charities, 6866 State the Gran View Restaurant. Father Patrick W. Mundy, who The President's Award will gram opens at 5 p.m. with a Highway 37, Ogdensburg, Each year, Catholic Chari­ died Sept. 4. also be given posthumously cash bar, entertainment at NY, 13669 along with names ties presents two awards - Both these priests served to Alex Velto, who also 5:30 and the dinner at 6. of those attending, address, the Caritas Award and Presi­ as regional directors for served as director of Catholic The cost is $45 per person. phone number and dinner dent's Award to individuals, Catholic Charities; Msgr. Charities in Watertown. All proceeds from the dinner choice of prime rib, filet of couples or groups who Aubin directed the Platts­ From 1976 to 1986, Mr. will be used to provide finan­ salmon with mango sauce, champion the building of burgh office from 1958 to Velto worked with Msgr. cial assistance to individuals roasted stuffed chicken compassionate and caring 1968 while Father Mundy Robert Lawler to bring feder­ and families in need. breast or vegetarian. communities. worked at the Watertown of­ ally funded housing to the Checks, made payable to Further information is The 2017 Caritas Award fice from 1967 to 1968 and north country, raising nearly Catholic Charities of the Dio- available at 315-393-2255. K of C announces Fr. Richard Kennedy, MSC scholarships celebrates 50th anniversary The Knights of Columbus Thousand Islands Council # 350 and the Ladies Auxiliary presented four, Class of 2017 high school graduates, with Scholarships this year. By Deacon Kevin Maslellon Awarded Scholarships were: Staff Writer - jordan Felicia, graduate of Alexandria Central School, son of Phil and Susie Felicia, Redwood, who is attending WATERTOWN-Missionary of the the University of Notre Dame/Holy Cross Gateway Pro­ Sacred Heart Father Richard gram, studying Business. Kennedy shared several - Elizabeth Locke, graduate of Thousand Islands Central memories during his homily School, daughter of Timothy and Susan Locke of Clayton, at his anniversary Mass at who is attending jefferson Community College, studying Our Lady of the Sacred Heart English. in Watertown Sept. 24. -Morgan Matthews, graduate of Thousand Islands Cen­ Most memorable was his tral School, daughter of Christopher and Cynthia Matthews, joy of two assignments to Sa­ Clayton, who is attending Hobart and William Smith Col­ cred Heart as parochial vicar leges, studying Economics and International Relations. then pastor, a total of 22 - Peyton Morse, graduate of La Fargeville Central School, years. son of David and Stacy Morse, La Fargeville, who is attend­ He does not currently work ing Siena College, studying Political Science/PreLaw. in the Diocese of Ogdens­ Each of these reCipients will receive $300 upon success­ burg but his love for the ful completion of their 1st semester (2.0 GPA or better) and parish he led for so many proof of Spring 2018 enrollment. years drew him to celebrate To be eligible for these Scholarships, which are awarded his anniversary here. yearly, students must be an active member of St. Cyril of In between his assign­ PHOTO BY DEACON KEVIN MAsTElLO N Alexandria in Alexandria Bay, St. Francis Xavier in Red­ ments to Watertown Father Missionary of the Sacred Heart Father Richard Kennedy, former pastor of wood, St. Mary's in Clayton, or St. john the Evangelist in La Kennedy took a study sab­ Our Lady ofthe Sacred Heart Parish in Watertown, returned to the parish Fargeville. They must demonstrate qualities of Charity, batical, was assigned mis­ Sept. 24 to celebrate his SOth anniversary as a priest. Deacon John Trombly Leadership, Compassion, and Commitment, and must be sionary work in Padua, New is shown at left. Confirmed. Guinea and served as a high Applications will be provided to the Guidance Offices of school prinCipal in Ohio. viduals I have met in my Roman Catholic Community Alexandria Central School, Immaculate Heart Central, La All that was faith filled, he priesthood; the people I have of Cape Vincent, Rosiere and Fargeville Central School, and Thousand Islands Central said, but it was clear as he been privileged to know and Chaumont,). He has offered School, or by request to [email protected] reminisced of his 50 years of minster to have helped me to succeed Father Pierre priesthood that his love was grow as a person; as a Aubin when Father Aubin, parish presence. priest." also a Missionary of the Sa­ Father Kennedy was or­ Then recognizing his true cred Heart, chooses to retire. Visit our website dained Sept. 30, 1967 and is leader, Father Kennedy Missionary of the Sacred currently director of a retire­ thanked God and said "where Heart jonas Tandayu, the www.northcountrycatholic.org ment home for retired MSC he leads me, I am prepared current pastor of Our Lady of Read Bishop LaValley's columns priests and brothers in Penn­ to go." the Sacred Heart, concele­ Search archived papers sylvania, but said that he The priest intimated that brated the anniversary Mass he might eventually be back and Deacon john Trombly View diocesan events and much more longs to be back in a parish. "Nothing is as fulfilling as in the area to lead the assisted. parishes at the western end A reception for Father Find us on Facebook! being a parish priest," he I] said. 'The families and indi- of the jefferson Deanery (the Kennedy followed the Mass. NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC OCT. 4, 2017 WORLD/NATION WASHINGTON LETTER CATHOLIC Supreme Court's busy docket includes religious WORLD liberty, not travel ban AT A GLANCE tions that apply nowhere else in the world." By Carol Zimmermann "Such blatant religious discrimination is Vatican official condemns discrimination against women Catholic News Service repugnant to the Catholic faith, core Ameri­ VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The need to recognize women as having equal worth can values and the United States Constitu­ as men and allow them to fully exercise their human rights is increasingly WASHINGTON(CNS)-- With the Supreme Court's tion," the brief said. It added that the order urgent due to the "resurgence of divisions in today's world," a top Vatican new term starting Oct. 2, one person also "poses a substantial threat to religious official told the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva. "An increased frag­ equipped to comment on it - Supreme Court liberty that this court has never tolerated mentation of social relations in our multicultural societies, with sponta­ justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - hesitated to before and should not tolerate now. Having neous acts and words of racism and xenophobia, social and racial say too much but hinted that it would be in­ once borne the brunt of severe discrimina­ teresting. tory treatment, particularly in the immigra­ discrimination, and political exploitation of differences, is evident in every­ tion context, the Catholic Church will not sit day experiences," said Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic, Vatican observer to U.N. ''There is only one prediction that is en­ tirely safe about the upcoming term, and silent while others suffer on account of agencies in Geneva. During a Sept. 25 speech regarding the impact of racial that is it will be momentous," she told first­ their religion as well." discrimination and intolerance on the human rights of women, the arch­ year law students Sept. 20 at Georgetown Another big case, still on the docket, bishop explained that women are "too often undervalued" and vulnerable Law where she was invited to speak as the which the USCCB also has weighed in on, to discrimination, not only when they are part of an ethnic, religious or lin­ school's 2017 distinguished lecturer. centers on jack Phillips, the owner of the guistic minority, but for simply being women . He said that women provide Ginsburg made her remark about the up­ Colorado-based Masterpiece Cakeshop, who "an irreplaceable value in political, economic and social life," and he em­ coming term after highlighting a few of its refused to make a cake for a same-sex wed­ major cases, including the court's plan, at ding. The case pits anti-discrimination laws phasized the need to eliminate any form of racism, racial discrimination, against freedom of speech and freedom of xenophobia and related intolerance toward women. that time, to hear oral arguments Oct. 10 on the constitutionality of President Donald religious expression. Trump's executive order restricting travel The baker in this case says the state Cardinal supports Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act from individuals from specified countries should not be able to compel him to bake a WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Saying he was speaking "on behalf of our country into the United States. cake with a message that celebrates a same­ and the children whose lives are at stake," Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of just five days after her address --confirm­ sex wedding, which goes against his reli­ New York Sept. 29 urged members of the U.S. House to pass the Pain-Capa­ ing that the term was already interesting - gious beliefs. The state argues that ble Unborn Child Protection Act. The measure, H.R. 36, proposes a ban on the Supreme Court announced it was can­ businesses open to the public are required to comply with the state's anti-discrimina­ abortions starting at 20 weeks after fertilization, about the time doctors celing arguments on the president's order, often described as the travel ban, "pending tion law, even if the owners have religious have determined that an unborn child can feel pain. It is expected to come or moral objections to providing certain to the House floor the first week of October. It was introduced by Rep. Trent further order of the court." That's because the court wanted to consider the Sept. 24 services. Franks, R-Arizona. "All decent and humane people are repulsed by the cal­ revision to the ban - its third update - The USCCB filed a 41-page friend-of-the­ lous and barbarous treatment of women and children in clinics ... that abort adding three more countries to its list in­ court brief supporting the baker Sept. 7 children after 20 weeks," said the cardinal, who is chairman of the U.s. bish­ cluding two that are not majority Muslim, a joined by the Colorado Catholic Confer­ ops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities. He made the comments in letters to factor that could protect the order from ence, Catholic Bar Association, Catholic each member of the House. "While there are divergent views on the prac­ charges that it showed religious discrimina­ Medical Association, National Association of Catholic Nurses-USA and National Catholic tice of abortion," Cardinal Dolan said, "it is widely recognized from public tion. The Supreme Court allowed the presi­ Bioethics Center. opinion polls that a strong majority of the public is consistently opposed to The brief stressed that "American citizens late-term abortions. Planned Parenthood's callous and disturbing practices dent's order to take effect temporarily in june, blocking some federal appeals court should never be forced to choose between of harvesting fetal body parts from late-term abortions, partial-birth abor­ rulings that would have increased the num­ their religious faith and their right to partic­ tions and the deplorable actions of late-term abortionist Dr. Kermit Gosnell ber of travelers exempt from the ban. After ipate in the public square." It also said there ... have shocked our nation and led many Americans to realize that our per­ the order was revised again, the court asked was much more at stake than simply a cake, missive laws and attitudes have allowed the abortion industry to under­ both sides to file briefs by Oct. 5 to debate saying it was about the "freedom to live ac­ take these procedures," Cardinal Dolan said,calling the bill's 20-week ban a changes that could make the case moot or cording to one's religious beliefs in daily "common-sense reform." at least sent back to lower courts. life." The religious aspect of the initial versions It also said freedom of speech and reli­ of the travel ban - barring people from gious expression applies to institutions and some predominantly Muslim countries to individuals and by siding with the state in the United States - is what the U.S. Confer­ this case the court would "would negatively ence of Catholic Bishops took primary issue impact the freedom" of institutions to con­ with in its friend-of-the-court brief filed tinue their public ministries, specifically Sept. 16 . pointing out Catholic Charities and other The brief said the president's order had faith-based organizations that provide fos­ the purpose and effect of "discriminating ter and adoption services to children and against Muslims" since it singled out "the "have been forced to shut down rather than populations of six overwhelmingly Muslim comply with government mandates to place nations for sweeping immigration restric- children with same-sex couples on the same basis as opposite-sex couples." 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i. f>wcnPMI (15c'*-dby IM_s lOO) embrace migrants, refugees VATICAN CITY (CNS)- Christ calls believers to wel­ present in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis :,-;;-::: :;"~IIng " '"'-od1ng12Monlho '"-'"IIoFlllngo.t. come migrants and refugees "with arms said the Catholic charities' staff and volun­ wide open, ready to give a sincere, affec­ teers who assist them are "a sign of a tionate, enveloping embrace," Pope Francis church that seeks to be open, inclusive and said, launching the "Share the journey" welcoming." campaign of Catholic charities around the "Share the journey" is a two-year cam­ world. paign sponsored by Caritas Internationalis, Christians' embrace of people fleeing war the global network of national Catholic or poverty should be "a bit like the colon­ charities -- including the u .S. Catholic Relief nade of St. Peter's Square, which represents Services and Catholic Charities USA -- to ...... Oclobef" 4 2017 the mother church who embraces all in promote encounters between people on sharing a common journey," the pope said the move and people living in the countries at the end of his audience Sept. 27. they are leaving, passing through or arriv­ With hundreds of refugees and migrants ing in. II N OR TH e 0 U N TRY C AT H 0 LI e OCT.4 , 2017 ENTERTAINMENT ATTHE MOVIES AMERICAN MADE ing the Sandinista govern­ well as those of their new By John Mulderig ment in Nicaragua. home town's Sheriff Down­ Catholic News Service This turns out to be excit­ ing Uesse Plemons). ing, dangerous but straight­ Director Doug Liman and "American Made" (Univer­ forward work. writer Gary Spinelli revel in sal), the wild, fact-based Yet Barry is soon diverted the improbability of their story of airline pilot-turned­ from it by the chance to tale and the law-flouting gun-runner Barry Seal (Tom smuggle cocaine for the skills of their protagonist. Cruise), is far too turbulent leaders of the nascent But, after further complica­ for youngsters and even too Medellin drug cartel, Jorge tions set in, they try to have bumpy for most of their eId­ Ochoa (Alejandro Edda) and it both ways where the ers. Pablo Escobar (Mauricio white powder is concerned, That's a shame because, Mejia). condemning government given a different treatment, Discovering, more or less hypocrisy while letting this unlikely tale of a man simultaneously, that the Barry himself off the hook. playing several sides contras would rather get Add to this ambivalence against the middle might rich than fight, Barry devel­ their explicit portrayal of have made an entertaining ops an elaborate scheme to the passionate nature of the slice of recent history for a supply the weapons to the central pair's bond and the much wider audience. gangsters and the narcotics constant vulgarity that Bored with his career fer­ to the guerrillas -- all the marks the script, and the re­ rying passengers around the while pretending to carryon sult is a free-for-all that country for TWA, Barry re­ with his original assignment makes apt fun for few. acts enthusiastically when from Schafer. The film contains strong approached by CIA opera­ The immense wealth sexual content,some styl­ tive Monty Schafer (Domh­ Barry amasses as a result ized combat and other vio­ nail Gleeson) with the offer delights his loyal wife, Lucy lence, a drug theme, several of a covert mission. (Sarah Wright Olsen). But it uses of profanity as well as It's the early 1980s and CNS PHOTO/UNIVERSAL also arouses the suspicions pervasive rough and much Tom Cruise and Alejandro Edda star in a scene from the movie "American the opening stages of the of Craig McCall (E. Roger crude language. Made." Reagan administration, and Mitchell), the local FBI agent The Catholic News Service Schafer wants Barry to in the area of Arkansas to classification is L -- limited adults would find troubling. - restricted. Under 17 re­ transport arms to the U.S.­ which Schafer has relocated adult audience, films whose The Motion Picture Associ­ quires accompanying parent backed contra forces fight- the Louisiana-bred Seals, as problematic content many ation of America rating is R - or adult guardian. Pope seeks truth in age of 'fake news' VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Given the Vatican Secretariat for Com­ The day's theme is an­ to generating and nurturing strong divisions sparked and munication said, announcing nounced every year on Sept. a strong polarization of opin­ TheO~ofOgdensburg fueled by "fake news," Pope the theme. 29, the feast of the ions," the announcement NORTH COUNTRY Francis is highlighting the Message forWorfd archangels Michael, Gabriel said. importance of truth in his Communications Day and Raphael. "It involves an often mis­ CATHOLIC message for World Commu­ The theme Pope Francis leading distortion of facts, nications Day. '''The truth will set you chose "relates to so-called with possible repercussions is on The message will call for free': Fake news and journal­ 'fake news' - namely baseless at the level of individual and studying the causes and con­ ism for peace" will be the information that contributes collective behavior FACEBOOK sequences of baseless infor­ theme of the church's cele­ mation and will promote bration of World Communi­ "professional journalism," cations Day 2018. North Country Catholic has gone which always seeks the truth and therefore peace and un­ ~ Green -¥ derstanding in the world, the mil Here is what one subscriber has to say: • Find Us "What a pleasure to be able to read the North Country Foll ow Pope Francis on Catholic online. I am pleased that it has been offered in • Like Us Twitter! this manner - as sometimes I don't have time to sit and www.twitter.com/ Pontifex read a paper - but when I can't sleep at night - I log • Follow Us onto the computer. 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ADIRONDACK Time: 12 p.m. to 3 Place: St. Paul 's Church Place: St. Ann 's Parish Hall Cost: Adu[ts, $9; Seniors (65+), $8; Chi[­ PANCAKES AND SAUSAGE Cost: Adu[ts, $9; Children under 12, $5 dren 5-12, $4; Families, $25; under 5, Lake Placid - Pancake and Sausage Features: There will be a 50/5 0 raffle Free breakfast to be held. Contact: Take-outs will be available by Date: Oct. 8 ca[ling 518-522-4633 SPAGHETTI SUPPER Time: 8 a.m. to 11 :30 a.m. Watertown - St. Anthony 's A[tar Place: St.Agnes School TURKEY DINNER Rosary to have a spaghetti dinner. Cost: Adu[ts, $5; Children, $3 Fort Covington - St. Mary's of the Fort Date: Oct.26 Features: Raffle drawing on new Sub­ to have their Annua[ Turkey Dinner. Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. aru Outback or $15,000 at 11:15 a.m. Date: Oct.15 Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall CLINTON Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: Adu[ts, $8, Children, $4; Children Place: St. Mary's Parish Hall under 3, Free; Sauce, $5 per quart; Meat­ PAINT AND SIP Cost: Adu[ts, $10 ($13 Canadian); Chi[­ balls, $.75 Chazy - Sacred Heart Church wil[ have a dren 12 and under, $6; under 5, Free Features: Take-out availab[e at 4 p.m., Paint and Sip Party. Features: Take-outs available. Country please bring your own containers Date: Oct.5 Store, 50/50 raffle, Chinese Auction. Time: 6:30 p.m. The North County Catholic welcomes contributions to "Around the Diocese': SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS Place: Sacred Heart Parish Center Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: HARVEST DINNER Evans Mills - Spaghetti and Meatball Cost: $30 payable at the door. Snacks North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, Brushton - St. Mary's wil[ have aTurkey dinner to be held to benefit Indian River and beverages provided free of charge. Ogdensburg, NY 13669;fax, 1-866-314-7296; Harvest Dinner. Knights of Columbus. Contact: Reservations encouraged by e-mail [email protected]. Date: Oct. 8 Date: Oct.? calling 518-846-7650 or 518-570-7747 Items must be received in the NCC office by the Thursday before publication. Time: Noon to 4 p.m . (Take-outs start Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 1------.------1 at 11 a.m.) Place: St. Mary's Parish Center HARVEST DINNER Place: Begin at St.Augustine's Church Cost: Adu[ts, $10; Children 5-11 , $7; Place: North Bangor Fire Dept. West Chazy - The 44th Annua[ All you at our Lady of Lourdes Shrine. under 5, Free Cost: Adu[ts, $10; Seniors, $9;Chi[dren PRAYER FOR HUMAN LIFE can eat Harvest Dinner to be held. Features: The event is FREE.We will Features: Take-outs available. Chinese 6-12, $6; under 5,Free; Take-outs, $10 Watertown - Join us for a peaceful Date: Oct.8 walk Rain or Shine, Donations wil[ be ac­ Raffle, CraftTab[e, Country Store,F[ea Contact:518-483-2780 for take-out. prayerful presence as we pray for re­ Time: Noon to 5 p.m. cepted the day of the event. A50/50 Market, 50-50 Raffle, Live Music by Ann newed respect for all human life. Place: SUoseph's Parish Center and basket raffle are availab[e to win. Marie Petrashune and Robert Rubado HAMILTON-HERKIMER Date: Every day during October Cost: Adu[ts, $10; Children 5-12, $5; PILGRIMAGE TO AURIESVILLE Time: Noon to 1 p.m. under 5, Free CLMs CELEBRATING MARY LIVING ROSARY Wells - A Pilgrimage to the Martyrs' Place: Across from Planned Parent­ Features: Buffet Style Turkey Dinner West Chazy - Commissioned Lay Min­ Dannemora - [n honor of the 100th Shrine at Auriesville, is being planned for hood with all the trimmings. There will be a ister Marian Feast day to be held. Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, Fa­ parishioners of St. Ann's and StJames Contact: For transportation contact country store, Benefit drawing Date: Oct.28 ther Mickey Demo and Court Mother Ad­ Major in Lake Pleasant Richard Doell at 315-788-1201 Time: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. mirab[e Catholic Daughters #592 are Date: Oct 13 CRAFT SHOW Place: StJoseph's Church holding a special prayer service. Features: More information will be LOGO CONTEST Altona - The First Annua[ Craft show to Cost: $10 Date: Oct. 13 available in church bulletins. Watertown - St. Anthony 's Vocation be held. Contact: Starr Burke at Time:7p.m. Committee will be sponsoring a vocation Date: Oct. 14 JEFFERSON [email protected];registeronline Place: StJoseph's Church logo contest. Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at www.rcdony.org/formation/commis­ Features: Living Rosary followed by BLOOD DRIVE Date: Submissions deadline Oct. 13 Place: Ho[y Ange[s Parish Hall sion ed-Iaym in isters/ cI m-event -reg istra­ the beginning Day of the Novena Prayer Watertown - St. Anthony 's and St. Theme: From John 10:27"My sheep Features: Vendors and Crafters of all tion .htm[ or send a check by mail to The from Bishop LaValley to consecrate the Patrick 's Parish Nurse Ministry wil[ have hear my voice, says the Lord; [ know types.The kitchen will be open with Diocese of Ogdensburg, PO Box 106, Diocese to the Immaculate Heart of a B[ood Drive. them, and they follow me." homemade macaroni soup, Michigans, Canajoharie, NY 13317, write ERCLM on Mary. Refreshments will follow. Date: Oct. 9 Features: The submission fee is one candy and refreshments a 50/5 0 raffle the memo of check. Contact: For more info call Regent, Time: 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 Hail Mary for vocations. The new logo and a Chinese Auction A[so. Nancy C[ancy@ 518-492-9768. Place: St. Patrick's Church wil[ be revealed Nov. 5 to kick-off Na ­ TURKEY HARVEST DINNER Contact: 1-800-RED-CROSS, visit red­ tiona[ Vocation Awareness Week. PULLED PORK DINNER Morrisonville - St.A[exander's Church HARVEST DINNER crossb[ood.org Contact: Submissions should be sent Peru - Pulled Pork Dinner to be held to to have aTurkey Harvest Dinner Chazy - Sacred Heart Parish is holding with name, phone, address and parish to benefit North Country Mission of Hope, Date: Nov. 12 aTurkey Harvest Dinner. ROSARY CRUSADE watertownvocations@catholicwater­ The Jamaica Project, Red Bird Mission. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Date: Oct. 15 Watertown - The Watertown Legion of town.org or 1613 State Street, Water­ Date: Oct.14 Cost: Adu[ts, $10; Children 6-12, $5; 5 Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mary wil[ have their third Annua[ Rosary town, NY 13601 Time: 4 p.m. to 6:30 and under, $5 Cost: Adu[ts, $1 0; Children under 12, Crusade. Place: St.Augustine's Church LEWIS Features: country store, silent auction $5; 5 and under,Free; Take-out, $10 Date: Oct.ll Cost: Adu[ts, $10; Kids 12 and over, $5; and a raffle with multiple prizes. Features: Sinners' Den Pantry for "sin- Time: 5:15 p.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 12 and under,Free Contact: Fortake-out,518-561-5039 fully " delicious goodies. Raffle with Place: St. Anthony 's Church Lowville - St. Peter's Church to pray for dozens of great prizes. Features: Mass followed by all four vocation and world peace, you are in­ WALK OF FAITH HARVEST DINNER mysteries of the rosary. vited to celebrate morning prayer, Mass, Peru - The Walk of Faith to be held to FRANKLIN Dannemora - StJoseph's Church to and Eucharistic Adoration . benefit The Mission of Hope, The Ja­ hold annual Turkey Harvest Dinner. HARVEST DINNER HARVEST HAM DINNER Date: Oct. 6 maican Project & Red Bird Mission. Date: Oct. 8 St. Regis Falls - St. Ann's Society will Black River - Harvest Ham dinner set Time: 11 :45 a.m. to 1: 30 p.m. Date: Oct. 15 Place: Downstairs in the Church Hall be holding a harvest turkey dinner Date: Oct. 26 Place: St. Peter's Church Time: Ear[y Registration at 11 :45 a.m., Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Date: Oct. 8 Time: 4 p.m. to 7 Ceremony will start at 12:30 p.m. CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE NOR TH e 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LI C II I\. Tel" OCT. 4, 2017 ______~ ______~ __1~__ L__ VV~ liS. __~ OBITUARIES The Pontifical Mission Societies of the ""(\100+"111)../ Bloomingdale - Mary Ellen (Goff) Malone - Anita (Nickla w) Goodman, 90; Ogdensburg - Hector Hutt Jr., 85; Fu­ rFf'.~~ Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. Keith, 88; Funeral Services Sept. 30, 2017 Funeral Services Oct.3, 2017 at Notre neralServices Sept.23, 2017 at Notre ~~~~t The Society for the Propagation of the Faith at St. Paul 'sChurch ; burial in Union Dame Church; burial in Notre Dame Dame Church. Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director Cemetery, Vermontville. Cemetery. 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Peru - Olivea May Plumadore, infant; (3 15) 393-2920;la, 1-866-3 14-7296 Bloomingdale - Roger G. Oliver, 58; Fu­ Malone - Rita Lorraine (Allen) Sessions, Funeral Services Sept.28, 2017 at St. Au­ [email protected] neralSept. 28, 2017 at St. Paul'sChurch ; 91; Funeral Services Sept.30, 2017 at St. gustine'sChurch ; burial in Assumption of burial in St. Paul's Cemetery. Joseph's Church; burial in StJoseph's Mary, Redford. Cemetery. Canton - Fred Feddersen, 72; Funeral Plattsburgh - Hattie G. Carnahan, 79; Services Sept. 27, 2017 at St. Mary's Massena - Catherine (Montgomery) Funeral Services Sept.26, 2017 at St. Wisdom on life Church; burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. "Nan" Barry, 92; Funeral Services Sept.28, John'sChurch. 2017 at StJoseph's Church; burial in Cal­ Carthage - Edward C. Brown, 72; Fu­ vary Cemetery. Saranac Lake - John Patrick Duffy, 77; neralServices Sept.27, 2017 at StJames Funeral Services Sept.26, 2017 at St. from Pope Francis Church. Massena - Robert Manning, 81 , Funeral Bernard'sChurch; burial in St. Bernard's As we head into October 2017, once again the Catholic Services Oct.2 at Church of the Sacred Cemetery. Church throughout the United States will observe "Respect Carthage - Alice (Adner) Wilton, 81 ; Fu­ Heart, Massena; burial in St, Alphonsus Life Month". This annual tradition is now in its forty-sixth neral Sept.29, 2017 at StJames Church; Cemetery, Tupper Lake Ticonderoga - Mary Arthur (Gunning) year. This is a time for all of us to renew our dedication to burial in StJames Cemetery. Stanley, 90; Funeral Services Sept. 25, all human life. Mooers - Bruce Sample, 76; Funeral 2017 at St. Mary'sChurch; burial in St. Champlain - Ruby M. Tetreault, 90; Fu­ Services Sept. 28, 2017 at StJoseph's Mary'sCemetery . Catholics observe October as Respect Life Month neralServices Sept.29, 2017 at St. Mary's Church; burial in parish cemetery. Church. Watertown - David L. Carr, 84; Funeral Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has always put forth as North Bangor - Steven M. Baker, 56; Services Sept.26, 2017 at D.L. Calarco Fu­ Catholics for us to perform acts of charity for the poor and Dannemora - Johan M. Corral, 75; Fu­ Funeral Services St. Augustine'sChurch; neral Home, Inc.; burial in Brookside those in need. Pope Francis would hope for us to be able to neralServices Sept.27, 2017 at St. burial in St. Augustine's Cemetery. Cemetery. see the world as the he does, through the eyes of those Joseph'sChurch; burial in Whispering struggling on a daily basis. Maples Mausoleum. Norwood - Dorothy Marie Dixson Watertown - Luanne M.Toutant , 59; God's gift of life requires that every person, in whatever Walsh, 97; Funeral Services Sept.30, 2017 Funeral Sept. 26, 2017 at Sacred Heart stage of life be afforded dignity, respect, and protection. Heuvelton - Murray "Ed " Edwin Lumley, at St. Andrew'sChurch; burial in St. Church; burial in Glenwood Cemetery, During October, pray for victims of domestic violence, child 81; Funeral Services Sept.25, 2017 at St. Mary'sCemetery , Potsdam. Watertown. sexual abuse, human trafficking or abuse of any kind to an­ Raphael 'sChurch; burial in Hillcrest other individual. Cemetery. The family is the first place where children learn to honor life. If jesus came as a homeless person, or as a child from Louisville - Robert M. Murphy, 48; Fu­ D.L. CALARCO extreme poverty, a terminally ill person needing extensive neralept.30, 2017 at StLawrence Funeral Home, Inc. care, or even an unborn child, how would we treat Him? Church; burial in parish cemetery. 135 Keyes Ave nue Pope Francis once said, "Every child who, rather than Service Available being born, is condemned unjustly to being aborted, bears Watertown' 782-4910 the face of jesus Christ, bears the face of the Lord, who Malone - Linda (Tatro) Bigness, 73; Fu ­ even before he was born, and then just after birth, experi­ neralServices Oct.2, 2017 at St.John €!!l-.> _~~ enced the world's rejection. And every elderly person ... even Bosco Church. if he is ill or at the end of his days, bears the face of Christ. l~MONASTERY CARD SHOP '1flJS They cannot be discarded, as the 'culture of waste' sug­ Ca.rds for A(( Occasions gests!" ( Speech to Catholic healthcare professionals and gy­ St. Jude Novena May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Mass 'Enroffrnents for your riving & deceased foved ones. necologists Sept. 20, 2013) praised, adored and glorified We are all made to the image and likeness of God and throughout the whole world, Precious Blood Monastery therefore if we have met any of the people mentioned forever and ever, Amen. Sacred OPLN: 9 AM - 5 PM Heart of Jesus, pray fo r us. above we have met jesus. Together, may we grow in love St. Jude, worker of mi racles, SATURDAY 9 AM -12 PM and respect for all and be more aware of how we honor life pray for us. St. Jude helper of 400 PRATT ST., WATERTOWN this month and every month to come. the homeless, pray fo r us. 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Conces­ Houseville -In honor of the 100th An­ sion stand open all day, breakfast served niversary of the last apparition of Fatima until 11 a.m. Come buy, trade or sell all St. Hedwig's will be open to give the guns must be checked in at door. faithful an opportunity to gain a Plenary Contact: Phil Davis at 315-389-4627. indulgence by praying before a statue of Fatima solemnly exposed for public ven­ FATIMA ANNIVERSARY eration and there devoutly participate in Ogdensburg - The Legion of Mary in some celebration or prayer in honor of Ogdensburg invites everyone to join Mary. them in celebrating the 100th Anniver­ Date: Oct. 13 sary of the Miracle of the Sun. Schedule: Opening at 8 a.m ., from 5 Date: Oct. 13 p.m. to 6, there will be a Holy Hour will Time: 6 p.m. include the recitation of the Rosary, Fa­ Place: St. Mary's Cathedral tima prayers, Novena and silent adora­ Features: pray the Rosary, followed by tion. At 6 pm, the film "Finding Fatima", a presentation ofthe film "The 13th Day '; a documentary by the producers of "The a dramatic re-telling of the Story of Fa­ Thirteenth Day." tima through the memories of Sr. Lucia. Volunteers of the Free Community Meal program at St. Hubert's in Star Lake enjoy a much deserved day off at Lake No charge for this event, Bonaparte in Harrisville. Pictured, front, are Sandy Besaw, Anna Cooper, Bev Thornton and Cookie Peets; back, Dick EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Brickey, Lou Thornton and Joyce Taylor. DIOCESAN EVENTS Lowville - Aone hour of exposition, the Date: Oct.13 Features:weekend in the Adirondacks, des in Schroon Lake. Bishop LaValley will Divine Mercy Chaplet, silent adoration, CLM ASSOCIATION DINNER Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. family workshops,activiti es, liturgy spe­ be joining the buses in DC! (All chaper­ and benediction is set Norfolk -Annual CLM (commissioned Place: Camp Guggenheim cial prayer services, outdoor activities ones must be Virtus/Protecting God 's Date:Oct.19 lay ministers) Association Dinner set Features: The theme of the retreat is like paddle boat rides, beach volleyball, Children trained.) Time: 4 p.m.to 5 Date: Oct.11 Call & Mission, and the day will have and hiking. Contact: Online registrations open Oct. Place: St. Peter's Church Time: Begin with Mass at 5:15 p.m. fol­ workshops, prayer, and fun as middle Contact: Register online at: 1at www.rcdony.org/pro-lifeorcall lowed by dinner, catered by Sergis schoolers learn and pray about voca­ http://www. rcdony.org/familylife.htm 518-524-0774/518-891 -2309 TURKEY DINNER Place: Parish of the Visitation tions. There are limited spaces for Copenhagen - St. Mary's Annual Cost: $12 per person overnight accommodationsthe night CONSECRATION OF THE DIOCESE SCOUT MASS AND AWARDS Turkey Dinner to be held. Features: Open to all commissioned before the retreat. Ogdensburg -In honor of the 100th Lake Placid - Scout Mass and Awards Date: Oct. 5 lay ministers and their spouses in St. Contract: Email [email protected] anniversary of the apparitions of Our Ceremony to be held. Time: 4:30 p.m. Lawrence, Franklin and Adirondack or crussell @rcdony.org for more infor­ Lady of Fatima and in supplication for Date: Oct.15 Place: Copenhagen Fire Hall Deaneries. Bishop Terry R. LaValley is the mation or a registration packet. our Lady's intercession for the Diocese of Time: 10 a.m. Cost: Adults, $9; Children 6-12, $4.50; guest speaker. Ogdensburg, Bishop LaValley wil l conse­ Place: St.Agnes Church and school Children under 5, Free; Take-outs, $8 Contact: Register by calling Jeannie CELEBRATE CHRIST crate our Diocese of Ogdensburg to the Features: Mass will be followed by a Features: Bazaar and Bake sale to be Grizzuto at 315-393-2920 or e-mail Lake Placid - Join Catholics from the Immaculate Heart of Mary. luncheon and awards ceremony for all held. Raffle items and 50/50 Raffle [email protected]. No registrations diocese at Celebrate Christ 2017. Date: Oct. 22 those who have earned a Catholic reli­ at the door. Date: Oct.21 Time: 2 p.m. Special Prayer and reflec­ gious emblem this year. POLISH FEST Place: Crowne Plaza tion to pray the Rosary; 2:30 p.m., Mass Contact: Fr. Bryan Stitt at 518-593- Houseville - St. Hedwig Church is plan­ CARITAS DINNER Features: Chris Lowney author of five Place: St. Mary's Cathedral 6044 or [email protected] ning its annual Polish Fest. Ogdensburg - The Annual Catholic books, including the just-published Features: a Novena during the nine Date: Oct. 15 Charities Caritas Dinner is set. Everyone Leads: Ho w to Revitalize the days from the anniversary date of the OPERATION ANDREW Time: After the 11 a.m. Mass Date: Oct. 25 Catholic Church is the keynote speaker. last Fatima vision, Oct. 13 to the day of Two Operations Andrew dinners have Features: Serving of a tasty Polish Time: 5:30 p.m. Cash Bar; followed by Chris has also authored the bestselling Consecration on Oct.22. been set. platter $10; bake sale, Polish hotdog s, $1; dinner at 6 Heroic Leadership and Pope Francis: Why Schedule: Nov. 8, at St. Anthony 's ice cream sundaes, $1; theme basket raf­ Place: Gran View Restaurant He Leads the Way He leads. YOUTH BUSES FOR LIFE Church in Watertown; Nov.30 at St.john fles, and 50/50 Raffle. Take outs are Features: 2017 Honorees for the Cari­ Contact: Registration information and Washington D.C. - Registration for Bosco Church in Malone available.Volunteer workers, theme bas­ tas Award are Msgr.Joseph Aubin and a schedule for the day are available at High School Pilgrimage to the March for Time:5 p.m . kets, and baked goods needed. Proceeds (posthumously) Rev. Patrick Mundy. www.rcdony.org/celebrate or by ca lling Life in Washington D.C. to begin Features: Prayer, dinner and discus­ to benefit church repairs. President's Award (posthumously) Mr. the Western Regional Faith Formation Date:Jan.18 to 20 sion on vocations for young men, middle ST. LAWRENCE AlexVelto. Office at (315) 782-3620. Registration Cost: $150, includes transportation, school age and older, and parents .Holy Contact: 315-393-2255 required and must be made by Sept. 29. hotel, breakfast, two dinners and shirt. Hour to know your vocation, vespers and GUN AND KNIFE SHOW Features: Three coach buses will de­ dinner to follow with Bishop LaValley Brasher Falls - AGun and Knife Show MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT FAMILY GUGGENHEIM part the North Country. Pickup locations­ and area priests. to be held. Saranac Lake - Students in grades 6-8 Saranac Lake - One Family Guggen­ Northern bus - Massena, Canton and Contact: RSVP to: Cathy Russell, Voca­ Date: Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.& Oct. 8, 9 are invited to attend a free day-long vo­ heim session remains Gouverneur;Western bus -IHC in Water­ tion Coordinator at crussell @rcdony.org a.m. to 3 p.m . cat ions retreat Dates: : October 6 - October 8, town and Eastern bus - Our Lady of Lour- or 315-393-2920