The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 73, Number 12 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Father Richard Kennedy named provincial superior I PAGE 5 NORTH COUNTRY

African Bishop visits North Country parishes I PAGE 16 CATHOLIC JULY 4, 2018 Pope: Jesus calls us to help others CELEBRATING VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- God Following Christ people," he said during a The Mass was cele­ ST. PETER'S wants his disciples to requires "that we open Mass in St. Peter's Square brated the day after Pope bring his mercy and love our hearts to the Father June 29. Francis created 14 new Pilgrims mark to everyone, everywhere and to all those with "Jesus wants to liberate cardinals from 11 differ­ on earth, which means it whom he has wished to his disciples, his church, ent nations. parish transition may cost them their identify," particularly the from empty forms of tri­ Cardinals as well as 30 "good name," comfort and downtrodden, the lost umphalism: forms empty archbishops appointed their life, Pope Francis and the wounded, "in the of love, empty of service, over the course of the said on the feast of Sts. sure knowledge that he empty of compassion, year concelebrated the Peter and Paul. will never abandon his empty of people," he said. Mass with Pope Francis. Respect Life WORKI NG WITH HEART Grants awarded Thanks to the generos­ ity of North Country parishioners, 21 grants will be awarded from the Respect Life Second Col­ lection. On June 18, Bishop Terry R. LaValley approved the grant amounts as suggested by the grant committee. Bishop Terry R. LaValley cele­ This year's collection brates Mass for the Feast of St. total was $74,142, an Peter and St. Paul at Sacred Heart increase from last year's in Massena to mark the official collection ($68,267). transition from two Massena The funds are allocated parishes into a unified St. Peter's to pro-life causes. Parish. FUll STORY, PAGE 6 The Mass was the culmination of a 13-mile pilgrimage that included Short stops at all four worship sites Emily Healy, 1S, a parishioner of St. Mary's ofthe Fort in Fort Covington, paints door trim in a private residence within the parish, as well as two teaser in Plattsburgh. Healy is one of 260 teen participants in this year's Catholic Heart Work Camp. The teens com­ parish cemeteries. Sister Claire Michel Fortier pleted service projects in 85 locations in and around Plattsburgh. They also participated in spiritual programs and Mass every day of the program, which ran from June 24 to 30 at Seton Catholic Central. See the complete FUll STORY, PAGE 4 celebrates story on Page 3. 60th Jubilee FUll STORY, PAGE 7 COURT: Requirements on pregnancy centers violate free speech ... Page 11 DIOCESAN LIFE 0 R THe 0 U TRY CAT H 0 LIe liN N JULY 4,2018 NORTH EDITOR'S NOTE COUNTRY CATHOLIC Box 326 Making the journey of faith together Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 USPS 0039-3400 Two are better than one: excruciating at worst. As I reached the first stop, I We, as the body of Christ, BISHOP TERRY They get a good wage for Yet I found myself joining was very aware of discom­ are called to be a commu­ R.LAVALLEY their toil. If the one faIls, the the Massena-area pilgrims fort in one hip. nity. We're called to help one President other will help the .------, marking the feast of As we were walking to the another move toward Christ. REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN faIlen one. St. Peter and St. Paul next couple stops, I spent We're called to help each Vice President - Ecclesiastes 4:9-19 with a walking pil­ my time talking to other pil­ other become saints. JAMES D, CROWLEY grimage. My sched­ grims, including several I Admittedly, becoming a Secretary-Treasurer If I were to make a ule prevented me had never met before. As we saint is no easy task. We all DARCYl. FARGO list of "fun things to from making the walked and talked, I stopped have struggles. But in my Editor & do," walking for miles complete 13-mile noticing my discomfort and experience, it's easier to Communications Director in 85-degree tempera­ trek. I joined the started forming community. overcome the struggles with Publish 45 tures wouldn't make group within the last Community lessened my help, with the guidance and ® issues per the cut. I love being in few miles. pain, or at least made me assistance of community. ." year: Weekly nature, and I love hot Darcy L. From where I less aware of it. We are a pilgrim people. except skip­ days, but health issues Fargo joined the pilgrim­ I heard other pilgrims say We're trying to forge our ping every from my childhood age to my first stop, they talked to people they path to eternal life in Christ. other week left me with arthritis I spent my time fidg- had never met before, and Let's walk that path together beginning in both hips. Long walks are eting with my camera equip­ they were happy to have and lessen each others' bur­ JulyX through Aug. and skip­ ping one week in Dec. by the uncomfortable at best, ment, phone and notebook. made new friends in faith. dens. Diocese of Ogdensburg. 622 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. Build community through your prayers Editorial Office: 622 Washington Street, Today, let us continue talk­ people they should look include in our prayers all the Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. ing about community. One around. Look around at your members of our parish, of our challenges as family. 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I believe that be truly united in commu­ Ogdensburg, NY In prayer, our first challenge and every person with us at as a community, as a parish, nity. 13669-0326 is to develop a strong rela- Mass, At Mass, I often tell we should remember and NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LI C JULY 4,2018 II Ie 0 IOCESAN LIFE Service, spirituality meet at Heart Camp Darcy Fargo ing homes, churches, a about how the experience Editor youth camp, a museum changes their impression and other locations in and of today's youth, of faith PLATTSBURGH - "We're not around Plattsburgh. and of the church." just praying, and we're not just singing or leafing "We work with local And they aren't the only through a bible. We're social service organiza­ ones impacted. doing all that, and we're tions and the local "We get to help people going out and serving in churches to identify indi­ and meet people who oth­ the community and mak­ viduals and organizations erwise wouldn't come into ing a difference." that have needs," Kelly our lives," said Emily That's how Catherine said. "We reach out to the Healy, 15, of Fort Coving­ Bracy, 19, of Carthage individuals identified, and ton. "We really get to described Catholic Heart they apply for assistance. make a difference." Work Camp (CHWC), held Once they're approved, "I think most of us june 24 to 30 at Seton we go out to the work would say it strengthens Catholic in Plattsburgh. sites in the weeks ahead our faith, but we're also This year's local camp of camp and assess the helping people," said Lau­ drew 260 people from needs. We look at what ryn Petrelli, 16, of Malone. around the diocese, as kind of tools, expertise "And, if nothing else, well as from around the and equipment we'll we're building life skills. A country. The camp need." guy on my team is 15 focuses on the corporal According to Samantha years old and had never works of mercy, building Poulin, camp co-manager, pulled weeds. We're all faith and building connec­ the work typically learning new things. tions with others. includes such tasks as "And I love the pro­ "We have youth groups yard work, painting, grams. They're super loud here from Minnesota, cleaning, repairing hand and energetic. I'm loud Connecticut, Pennsylva­ rails. and energetic, so it's a Among the participants in Catholic Heart Work Camp are diocesan resi­ dents, from left, Cecilia Poulin, Jack Crotty, Emily Healy, Lauryn Perrelli, nia, Rhode Island, Massa­ "The teams also visit good fit. It's really fun." Kora Lindley, Catherine Bracy, Rachael Cunningham, Maggie Marceau, chusetts, New jersey and with the homeowners," This year marked the Megan Stark and Alexandra Merrick. Syracuse, and we have a she said. "Some of them camp's fourth year in the group from St. Andre's are lonely, and that means diocese. Next year's camp .~~~~~~~~~~~~~ parish in Malone, and a as much as the work per­ is also tentatively sched­ St. Mary's Church, Clayton group from St. Mary's in formed." uled for june 23 to 29. Fort Covington, and a par­ The teams typically To learn more about Annual Summer Gala &' RaHle ticipant from Carthage," wrap up their work for CHWC, visit heartwork­ To benelit St. Marl) 's Church said jocelyn Kelly, co­ the day between 3 and 4 camp. com. manager for the local p.m. They return to Seton (One need not be present to win) camp. "When they arrive Catholic, for a break time, Ticket Price: $100.00 U .S. (Includes dinner for two, at camp, we divide the dinner and evening pro­ two drinks and chances to win - Sorry no take outs) groups into work teams. gram. 1st Prize $10,000.00 Each adult leader will "Evening program goes 2nd Prize $2,000.00 have teens from all differ­ from huge energy to very 3rd & 4th $500.00 ent youth groups on their quiet and prayerful," Kelly 5th & 6th Prize $250.00 team." said. ''Tonight, there's a 7th· llth Prizes $100.00 Each day of camp starts dance party followed by rrayer to Blessed vlrgm Oh most beautiful flower of Mt. around 6 a.m. with wake­ adoration. It's amazing to Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor All winning tickets will be returned to drum a nd be up call and breakfast. A see how quickly everyone of God, Immaculate Virgin, eligible for all 11 prizes. assist me in my necessity. morning program, gener­ transitions." Where: The Cerow Arena at Clayton Recreation Park ally comprised of music, Other night programs Oh, Star of the sea, help me and show me you are my Mother. When: Tuesday, August 7 5:30 p .m . to 10 p .m. prayer, skits and/or wit­ include opportunities for Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, ness talks starts the day. confession, witness talks, Queen of Heaven and Earth, Make checks payable and mail to: The youth then gather for praise and worship and I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me St. Mary's Church Mass each morning before prayer. Thursday night, 52 1 J ames Street, Clayton, NY 13624 leaving for work sites the homeowners and in this necessity (make req uest). There are none that can (315) 686- 3398 around 8:30. organizations assisted withstand yo ur power. Name______This year, the camp has speak to the teens. Oh, Mary, conceived without Address______85 different work loca­ "it's amazing to hear sin, pray fo r us who have tions. While around 85 how the experience recourse to th ee (3 times). City______State___ Zip _____ percent are private resi­ impacts the people Holy Mother, I place this prayer in your hands (3 times). Phone______~~~------~------dences, the youth also who've been helped," With grateful thanks, N.D. Must by 18 to purchase perform service at nurs- Kelly said. "They talk DIOCESAN LIFE ~ I NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC JULY 4, 2018

PHOTO BY DARCY FARGO PHOTO BY DARCY FARGO Bishop Terry R. LaValley celebrated Mass for the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul at Sacred Heart Father Mark R. Reilly leads pilgrims from St. Peter's Church in Massena in prayer at St. Peter's Church in Massena to officially mark the transition from two Massena-area parishes into a uni­ Cemetery. The pilgrims walked from st. Lawrence Church in Louisville to Calvary Cemetery, St. fied St. Peter's Parish. The Mass concluded a 13-mile pilgrimage through parish worship and Mary's Church, St. Peter's Cemetery, St. Joseph's Oratory and Sacred Heart Church. burial sites. Pilgrims mark Massena's transition to St. Peter's Darcy Fargo grims on our way to the our eyes and recover our us joining in prayer at Peter's. After reflecting on Editor great destination of king­ roots, both as a church each stop, and it was a your faith story, the dom of heaven. It's a cus­ and as a faith community nice way to experience proud legacy of Catholi­ MASSENA - Despite tem­ tom going back as far as in Massena." the whole parish as a cism in Massena, it was peratures in excess of 85 the medieval church to The pilgrims echoed united parish." right to look to St. Peter." degrees, 25 pilgrims make pilgrimages with Father Reilly's senti­ At the concluding Mass, Bishop LaValley called trekked over 13 miles on other pilgrims - those ments. which included parish­ on the parishioners to foot to mark the official you can see and those "I think father's idea of ioners from all four continue to look to grow transition of two separate you can't see, the saints walking to unite all the Massena-area parishes and develop as a parish Massena-area parishes and angels." parishes is a beautiful serving as lectors, and as children of God. into the unified St. Peter's Father Reilly noted that idea," said Holly Gagnon, extraordinary ministers 'These days call for you Parish on June 29, the the parish went through a a St. Peter's parishioner. "I and altar servers, Bishop and me to have a fresh Feast of St. Peter and St. lengthy process to pre­ think front-loading our LaValley lauded the outlook, a creative spirit, Paul. pare to transition from transition with all the parish for choosing St. and energy borne of hope The foot pilgrimage two separate parishes graces that come from a Peter as its patron saint. founded on the love our started at 7:30 a.m. at St. into the combined St. pilgrimage will benefit "One of our diocesan God has lavished upon Lawrence Church in Peter's, and the pilgrim­ the parish. And it's been a priorities is to Build us" he said. "It is in Louisville. The journey age and feast day Mass great opportunity for me Parishes with Living remembering the love included stops at Calvary were the culmination of to pray for the parish and Stones," Bishop LaValley shared that we are able to Cemetery, St. Peter's that effort. The parish community, and for my said. "And so, how appro­ look forward and take in Cemetery, St. Mary's chose the name St. Peter's own intentions." priate it is that this local all that the Lord places Church, St. Joseph's Ora­ partly because it was the "Since we went from community of Massena before us. We cannot tory and concluded at name of the first parish four parishes to two, and has reflected upon your keep doing things the Sacred Heart Church with to serve the community. now to one, it's taken spiritual lineage. You way we always have." a Mass marking the feast 'This is a big change," some work to develop have chosen to reclaim Bishop laValley encour­ day, celebrated by Bishop he said. "It made sense unity," added St. Peter's the patron saint of the aged the parishioners to Terry R. LaValley. that on the feast day of parishioner Paul Haggett. first Catholic Church in continue to grow as a "Pilgrimages have st. Peter, we'd make a pil­ "I think this is a good way Massena, Peter, as the community. pretty deep roots in the grimage to link all the to propel us from sepa­ patron for the newly con­ "As we move into the church," said Father Mark principle sites of worship rate churches into one figured Catholic parish in future, Christ-fed, Christ­ R. Reilly, pastor of St. and burial. It seemed as church community. My this area. I was so pleased led, and Hope-filled, let Peter's Parish. "A pilgrim­ though St. Peter's Ceme­ feet hurt, but it was a when Fr. Reilly told me of us pray for each other age serves an outward tery has been long forgot­ beautiful walk on a beau­ the decision to name the and support one another sign of what's happening ten to many people. I tiful day. The stops were living stones Family of in our common journey spiritually; we are pil- think this helped us open well planned, with all of Faith here in Massena, St. to the Father," he said. II NOR THe 0 UN TRY CAT H 0 LIe II JULY 4,2018 DIOCESAN LIFE Father Kennedy named GUGGENHEIM provincial superior Deacon Kevin T. Mastellon every day and every night Contributing Writer in the tropics because I 2018 said I know I'm going to CENTER VALLEY, PA. - Father go back to that cold cli­ Richard Kennedy was mate of Watertown." MEET THE STAFF elected the new provincial Father Kennedy served My name is Robert superior of the Missionar­ as Pastor at Our Lady of Leader. I am from Gou­ ies of the Sacred Heart the Sacred Heart, on the verneur, and my home USA Province on june 20. faculty of Immaculate parish is St. james. He will succeed Father Heart Central, was a mem­ I am currently a student Raymond Diesbourg, who ber of the Watertown Edu­ at Embry-Riddle Aeronau­ held the post for nine cation Council, and was tical University in Daytona years. on the Board and served Beach, Florida, where I am Father Kennedy is well as a spiritual director for majoring in aeronautical known in the Diocese of residents of the Credo Father Richard Kennedy science. Ogdensburg, having Farm for treatment of I am so excited to begin served at Our Lady of the ary 2013, Father Kennedy addictions. my first summer as a Sacred Heart in Water­ reminisced about his days The U.S. Province Father camp counselor because I town for 22 years. He cel­ in Watertown. Kennedy will lead love Guggenheim and I ebrated his 50th anniver­ Answering a call from includes parishes, schools am looking forward to sary of ordination last "my beloved provincial," and retreat houses in the spending my summer year, having been Father Kennedy was United States and in bringing campers closer ordained on September assigned to Immaculate Columbia, South America. to Christ. Robert Leader 30,1967. Heart Central in Water­ American Missionaries of Since 2013, Father town to teach from 1976 the Sacred Heart worked Kennedy has been direc­ to 1985. for 65 years in Papua New Spaces are still open! Visit www.rcdony.org tor of a retirement home "In '81 Father (Benoit) Guinea. for retired Missionaries of Dostie asked to step The U.S. Missionaries of for information and registration. the Sacred Heart (MSC) down as pastor of (Our the Sacred Heart currently priests and brothers in Lady of the Sacred work in Watertown, where Pennsylvania. Taking care Heart)," Father Kennedy Father jonas Tandayu, JOB OPENING of retired members of the said. "He, Dostie, became Missionary of the Sacred order will be a priority for superior of the MSC com­ Heart, is pastor. Diocesan Insurance Claims and Risk Manager the new Provincial, but so munity, and I became pas­ Other Missionaries of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg is seeking a is continuing the order's tor of the parish." the Sacred Heart, Father Diocesan Insurance Claims and Risk Manager . work in the U.s. In 1988 his desire to Vincent Freeh, the local "I am looking forward to serve in the missions superior, Father David This pOSition is responsible for directing the Diocesan self­ it, because we are at a became a reality when he DeLuca and Brother jean funded insurance programs and loss control activities, claims stage where we are down volunteered to go to Paul Paradis, are in resi­ administration, preparing loss analysis, identifying exposures, to about 30 active MSCs Papua, New Guinea. dence in Watertown. recommending solutions, implementing approved programs, (North Americans), but we "I taught school down Father Pierre Aubin, also a promoting loss prevention, updating and monitoring have over 20 MSCs work­ there, loved it; loved the Missionary of the Sacred compliance with insurance procedures and developing safety/ ing with us from other tropics," Father Kennedy Heart, is the pastor of the risk management policies. Also responsible for coordinating countries," Father said. Roman Catholic Commu­ efforts to control and mitigate loss-producing conditions and Kennedy said. "As we get But family and duty nity of Cape Vincent, activities involving unsafe working conditions, employee older, fewer of these called him home for a few Rosiere and Chaumont. accidents and injuries, citizen claims against the Diocese, younger MSCs are eager years, only to return to MSC are also working in property, or vehicle damage and related events. Applicants to work with us and take Papua as principal of the California, Illinois, Penn­ must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent Professional our place. So the chal­ high school for three sylvania, and Florida, as DeSignation (CPCU or ARM) and 5-10 years risk management lenge is to make sure years. This time illness well as in Colombia and experience. Knowledge of insurance laws, risk management those joining us from brought him home. Papua New Guinea. They other countries are well Once healthy again "my provide ministry in practices, safety inspections and research/data collection prepared to work in the beloved provincial," a dif­ parishes, educational and method required. Experience with field insurance claims United States of America; ferent one he noted, job training programs, adjustment is preferred. Must have the ability to travel. to deal with the cultural asked if he would like to retreats, prisons and on Submit letter of interest, resume and three professional differences and be part of return to Watertown. Native American reserva­ references to: Human Resources Office, the American Church." "I always knew it was tions. There are 1,900 Diocese of Ogdensburg, P.O. Box 369, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 In an article in the North going to happen," Father MSC's in 54 countries or e-mail [email protected]. Country Catholic in janu- Kennedy said. "I loved world-wide. Deadline for application is July 16, 2018. 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Rest in Peace Bishop's S(hedule Environmental Stewardship This week marks the anniversary Respect Life July 5 - 10:50 a.m., Mass at St. KEEP PLANTING! of the deaths of the following Joseph's Home in Ogdensburg clergymen who have served in the Noon, Teacher of the Year Dio(ese of Ogdensburg To continue our "Seeds of Hope" grants awarded Award Luncheon at the Bishop's July 4 - Rev. Joseph L. St. Jacques, series, I would like to begin with a Residence in Ogdensburg question: "How is it possible to 1952 Thanks to the generos­ ural Family Planning July 6 - Noon, Mass at St. Mary's make adifference in this vast uni­ ity of North Country Office for NFP Awareness July 5 - Rev. Paul F. Ledermann, Cathedral verse we call home?" parishioners, 21 grants Week materials; and the 2016 July 7 - 10 a.m., Blessing of the Let me plant aseed of hope to will be awarded from the USCCB Respect Life Month July 9 - Rev. John Rogers, 1887; Abbe Picquet Trail in Ogdensburg help you answer that question. Respect Life Second Col­ pastor packets. Rev. Joseph H. Emard, O.M.I., 1924 4 p.m., Closing Mass of St. lection. A highlight of the grant July 10- Rev. Mary Ignatius Grom, ''A((eptan(e makes an incredible Joseph's Church in Malone On June 18, Bishop process is reading the 1936; Rev. John F. McNamara, 1971; fertile soil for the seeds of (hange. " July 8 - 9 a.m., Mass at St. Henry's Terry R. LaValley reports from Gabriel Proj­ Deacon Victor Fisher, 1999; Rev. - Steve Maraboli. Church in Long Lake approved the grant ects. Crisis pregnancy James A. Deibel, 2013 amounts as suggested by outreach is an important July 12 - Rev. James Salmon, 1835; " a.m., Mass at St. This quote is a place to start. We the grant committee. ministry that is supported Therese's Church in Newcomb Rev. John J. Brennan, 1881 ; Most need to accept that there is a prob­ The committee mem­ by the collection. July 10 - 4:30 p.m., Mass at Camp Rev. Albert Pascal, O.M.I., 1920 lem. And with that "acceptance bers are Father Patrick Not all Gabriel Projects Guggenheim in Saranac Lake seed" planted in our minds we then July 13 - Rev. George Garand, 1941 Ratigan, Stephen ask for assistance, but 7 p.m., Leadership Gift can turn to whatever information Tartaglia, Angelo and those who do complete a July 15 - Rev. John Conlon, 1881 ; Reception at Holy Ghost Parish Cen­ network we choose to discover the Suzanne Pietro paoli and yearly report. Msgr. Armand Dussault, 1963; Rev. ter in Tupper Lake who, what and why. Acceptance is John and Colleen Miner. The reports indicate a Joseph F. Quinn, 1970; Rev. Joseph July 11 - Noon, Leadership Gift an answer. This year's collection steady increase in the F. Dowd, 1983 In addition to acceptance, change Reception at St. Mary's School in total was $74,142, an number of mothers seek­ July 16 - Rev. Eugene Carroll, is needed to break from old habits Ticonderoga increase from last year's ing assistance. 1882; Rev. H. T. Regan, O.S.A., 1937; which is achallenge. Simply taking 7 p.m., Leadership Gift collection ($68,267). In 2017 St. Patrick's in Rev. James Torsney, 1958; Rev. cotton bags to the store to put our Reception at Sr. Mary's Parish Hall Those receiving grants Brasher Falls helped 90 Joseph L. Quinn, 1970 purchases in can be a huge saving include: Gabriel Project moms, Our Lady of Vic­ in Clayton act. crisis pregnancy aposto­ tory in Plattsburgh helped To Report Abuse July 12 - 12 p.m., Mass at St. About 1 million plastic bags are lates in Gouverneur, Pots­ 116 moms, Massena Mary'sCathedral used every minute, and asingle dam, Brasher Falls, helped 28 moms and the If you have a complaint of sus­ 6 p.m., Leadership Gift plastic bag can take 1,000 years to Massena, Plattsburgh, newest Gabriel Project, Reception at St. Vincent of Paul degrade. If you're already bringing Ogdensburg and Canton; completing their first pected misconduct involving dioce­ san clergy, religious, employees or Parish Hall in Cape Vincent reusable bags to the grocery store, four pilgrimages to the year, Our Lady's Parishes you 're on the right track, but if March for Life in Washing­ in Ogdensburg helped 12 volunteers, contact Victims Assis­ July 14 - 11 a.m., 50th Jubilee tance Coordinator, Terrianne Yan­ Mass for Sister Jennifer Votraw at you 're still using plastic produce ton, D.C., including two mothers. bags, it's timeto make achange. ulavich, Adult & Youth Counseling the Sisters of St. Joseph Mother­ youth buses, one campus Thank you to all who Purchase some reusable produce Services of Northern New York, 618 house in Watertown ministry bus and one donate to the collection bags and help keep even more plas­ Lake Rd, Chateaugay, NY 12920; 4 p.m., Mass at St. Mary's family bus; the Malone and to all who work every [email protected] tic out of the landfill. Cathedral Catholic Charities Teen day to build a Culture of Phone: Day: 518-651-2267, Night: However, avoid those bags made July 15 - 8:30 a.m ., Mass at Holy Pregnancy Counseling Life in our diocese and in 518-569-0612; or Father Christopher from nylon or polyester because Program; Plattsburgh our world. Carrara, the Episcopal Vicar for Pas­ Name of Jesus Church in Tupper they're also made from plastic. Opt Pregnancy Center; Lif­ Many are blessed by toral Personnel at 315-393-2920 Lake for cotton ones instead. eright of Watertown; your generosity. " a.m., Mass at St. Be an observant person and Birthright; pro-life booths For more information Protecting God's Children Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake notice those who are already mak­ at the fairs in Lewis on the grant process, July 16 - 7:15 p.m., Novena & ing changes. County, Champlain Valley please visit the Respect Asimple act of kindness by The Diocese of Ogdensburg has Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Lawrence County; Life website: acknowledging their helpful nature scheduled sessions for Protecting July 17 - 9:30 a.m., Leadership Lake Placid's Light of www.rcdony.org/pro-life. gives positive reinforcement which God's Children for Adults. Pre-regis­ Gift Reception at Our Lady of Lour­ Truth Catholic Radio; Nat- might give them encouragement to tration online is required. Partici­ des Church in Schroon Lake continue doing more for our planet. pants may preregister at www.vir­ 4:30 p.m., Mass at Camp tus.org by selecting the registration Guggenheim in Saranac Lake "Remember to be conscious of button and following the directions. July 18 - 12 p.m., Mass at St. what seeds you plant, as the garden Upcoming sessions: Mary's Cathedral ofyour mind is like the world. The August 8·3 p.m., St. 7 p.m., Leadership Gift longer seeds grow, the more likely Bartholomew'SChurch, Old Forge Reception at St. Cyril's Parish Hall in they are to become trees ... " Alexandria Bay - Natasha Potter Follow Pope Francis on July 19 - 6:30 p.m., Leadership *Submitted by Faye Martin, mem­ Twitter! Gift Reception at St. Bernard's Rec­ ber of the Watertown Faith and Ecol­ www.twitter.com/Pontifex tory in Saranac Lake ogyGroup MARKET ST.• POTSDAM. NY • (315) 265-8800 W#Pontifex II N OR T H e 0 U N T RY CAT H 0 Li e JULY 4,2018 DIOCESAN LIFE

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Sisters of Charity of Saint Louis celebrated Sister Claire Michel Fortier's 60th Jubilee on June 10. Pictured are, front row, Sister Alberte Piche, provincial superior, Sister Claire Michel Fortier, Sister Francine Renaud, assistant general superior, Sister Louella Pelletier, middle row, Sister Josephine Goggin, general superior, Sister Lucille Therrien, provincial councillor, Sister Madeleine Riopel, assistant provincial superior, back row, Rev. William Reamer, Sister Peaceful Dove Books & Gifts Bernadette Ducharme, local superior, Sister Lise Barbeau, general secretary, and Sister Marie Lemay, provincial 164 Boynton Ave. Sq., Ste 304, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 Hours: M-F 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. councillor. (5 18) 56 1-5083

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Order your 2018 Diocesan Directory! HONORING GRADS The Official 2018 Directory of the Diocese of Ogdensburg Graduates from St. Philip of Jesus includes detailed information Church in Willsboro recently received recognition from the about parishes, schools and parish community. Pictured are, other Catholic organizations. Paul Fine-Lease, Rylee Pierson and Michael Hathaway, along with ')D r Father Francis J. Flynn. Directory Order online at www.northcountrycatholic.org or call our office at $5.00 315-608-7556 each to order yours today! 0 R TH e 0 U TRY CA T H 0 LI e THE GALLERY li N N JULY 4, 201 8 FACES OF FAITH

The students at Seton Academy are proud of being missionaries who help Baccalaureate Mass was held at Queen of Heaven Church, Henderson on Sunday, June 17. Pictured are, left to right, children around the world through the Missionary Childhood Association. Deacon Larry Ambeau, Tessa Powlin of Pulaski Central School, William Spicer of Immaculate Heart Central High Displaying the certificates and goal chart are, front row, Brant Cass, Sophia School, Jacob Wallace of Belleville-Henderson Central School, Joseph Henryof Belleville-Henderson Central School Minassi, Alex Frenyea, second row, Lily Forrence, Colby Roesler, Emma and Father Martin E. Cline, Pastor. Meschinelli and Dayline Willette.

The Catholic Daughters of America offered two scholarships to fifth grade students who would be attending Seton Catholic in the fall. Kathy Racette and Ceil Johnson presented the scholarships to Lauren Lincourt and Megan Mast. The students wrote essays explaining how Seton Academy helped them grow in their faith and how they were planning to puttheir faith into Young parishioners of St. Philip of Jesus in Willsboro recently celebrated Confirmation. Pictured are, front row, action. Their parents also wrote letters requesting the scholarship for their Heather Ahrent, Mallory Arnold, Aliceson Drollette, Olivia Politi, back row, Robbie Drollette, Father Francis J. Flynn, child. Nathan Collazo and Regan Arnold. NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LIe JULY4,2018 I[HE GALLERY •

On Sunday, June 17, St. Martin's Catholic Church in Port Leyden hosted this year's Baccalaureate service with some Holy Family School Music Teacher Tammy Debyah aids HFS students Destiny of the Class of 2018. Pictured are, front row, from left, Kayla Secore, Dina Olmstead, Jon Pratt, Haile Rowsam, Ian Perkins with Jacob Debyah in playing a processional for a veteran who could Fruin, Marsella Ventura and Alyssa Evans, back row, Father Lawrence E. Marullo, Knight Robert Kraeger, Knight not attend an Honor Flight due to health reasons. The ceremony was held at Royal Kraeger, Knight Pete Kraeger, KnightJohn Hastwell and Deacon James W. Chaufty. The St. Martin's, St. the Assisted Living Program at The Alice Center. The students attended the John's, and St. Mary's of Constableville Altar and Rosary Societies provided gifts and refreshments after the service. event despite being on summer vacation. Men's retreat takes participants 'Into the Deep' SARANAC LAKE - Eighteen Saturday afternoon the men gathered Friday, june men cleaned the Guggen­ 8 though Sunday, june 10 heim beach and stained for prayer, teaching and two new lifeguard chairs. camaraderie at the annual They also had a chance to Men's Retreat held at the canoe and kayak. Satur­ Guggenheim Lodge on day evening they enjoyed Lower Saranac Lake. a bonfire. Sunday morn­ Two priests, Father Mark ing they attended Mass R. Reilly of Massena and together at Church of the Father Alex Guimpol of Assumption in Gabriels. Saranac Lake, along with This year's retreat was two deacons, joseph R. entitled "Into the Deep," Szwed of Saranac Lake and Henry Leader of Gou­ based on a book by Dan verneur, were among the Burke with the same title. participants. Each participant received Others included those a book as well as a june from the Potsdam, Water­ Magnificat. town and Saranac Lake john Miner, a Secular areas of New York and Discalced Carmelite and Waterbury, Vermont. PHOTO BY ZACHARY LEADER spirituality instructor in Zackery Leader, John Miner, Richard Pierson, Seth Conklin, James Law, David Heywood, Robert Daley, John The retreat, sponsored the Diocesan Formation by the Family Life Office, Andrikut, Robert Leader, William Leader, Deacon Henry Leader, Johnny McBride, John McBride, Deacon Joseph for Ministry program, pre­ Szwed, Stephen Tartaglia. Missing from photo are Leif Rozon, Father Alex Guimpol and Father Mark Reilly. allowed time for praying sented teaching which the Divine Office, focused on finding peace ments for progress in have really enjoyed meet­ retreat weekend is very Eucharistic Adoration and through prayer, why we prayer. ing and getting to know prayerful for the men who the Sacrament of Confes­ pray, our desire for God Diocesan Director of the men that have come attend. I would love to see sion. The weekend also and His desire for you, The Office of Family Life, to the retreat over the a similar retreat in place included a service project. and some essential ele- Steve Tartaglia said, "I past few years. The for women." WORLD/NATION JULY 4, 2018 CATHOLIC WORLD AT A GLANCE

Catholics mobilize at border to help separated families WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Some have taken their indignation all the way to the border between the U.s. and Mexico, while others have taken action closer to home, protesting while accompanied by their children and fellow parishioners in cities and towns across the U.S. Others are volunteering their services to counselor visit immigrant children separated from a parent or are publicly advocating against the practice. From coast to coast, Catholics, including cardi­ nals, bishops, women and men religious, priests and laity, and many sisters from an array of religious orders, and the organizations they staff or support, CNS PHOTO/JIM YOUNG, REUTERS In this 201 S file photo, grain silos are seen in Haverhill, Iowa. have been among some of the most public and vociferous voices around the country in defense of immigrants. That defense has gone into overdrive in efforts to reunite migrant families and to call for their humane treatment. A tale of two farm bills Canadian bishops warn of discrimination after court decision OTTAWA, Ontario (CNS) -- The Supreme Court has opened the door for discrim­ By Mark Pattison ers rounded up two more close, communities dwin­ ination based on a person's religious beliefs and moral values, Canadian bish­ Catholic News Service members to vote for it. All dle. Part of our mission is ops wrote in afrank rebuttal to adecision by Canada's highest court. In the those voting yes were to support the thriving wake of a June 15 ruling that will likely scuttle a proposed law school at Trinity WASHINGTON (CNS) - With Republicans; 20 Republi­ and vibrant rural commu­ Western University, the bishops issued a statement that said they were" House passage of a new cans voted no, as did nities." deeply concerned" and warned of "serious implications" and "negative reper­ five-year farm bill in the every Democrat voting. But she spied some­ cussions" for individuals and institutions. The statement comes after the court, rearview mirror and pas­ The Agriculture Nutri­ thing in the House ver­ in a 7-2 decision, upheld the right of law societies in British Columbia and sage of a Senate version tion Act, as the House bill sion of the farm bill that looming straight ahead, Ontario to reject graduates ofTWU's proposed law school. The law societies it's going to take a House­ is known, removes money would add a new threat to objected to the Evangelical Christian university's community covenant, which Senate conference com­ from conservation pro­ rural life. includes a requirement that staff, students and faculty abstain from sexual mittee to reconcile what is grams found in previous "It's how policy works activity outside traditional marriage. The court deemed the covenant harmful turning out to be consid­ farm bills, which are reau­ sometimes," she told CNS to the equality and identity of non-heterosexual students. "The decision by the erably different versions thorized generally twice june 28. "You bury things court effectively means that provincial law societies can discriminate against of the farm bill. each decade. The Conser­ in the language and it's lawyers on the basis of their religious affiliation and moral values," the Cana­ "We're in an interesting vation Stewardship Pro­ hard to see, but what it's dian Conference of Catholic Bishops said in aJune 20 statement. period," said james Ennis, gram was cut entirely. going to do is open up a executive director of Access to capital for busi­ lot of loopholes in the New papal appointments reflect pope's wish for transparency Catholic Rural Life. ness training services also farm payment structure VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis appointed Bishop Nunzio Galantino, 69, as The Senate version, was slashed, Ennis said. and go against the farm president of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See, which han­ which received a 20-1 Anna johnson, an Iowa­ safety net," johnson said. vote in committee to send based senior policy ana­ "It's going to allow farms dles the Vatican's investment portfolio and real estate holdings and serves as to the floor, where debate lyst for the Center for to reorganize into differ­ the Vatican employment office and procurement agency. The bishop, who had started june 28, "is very Rural Affairs, is con­ ent structures and attract been serving as secretary-general of the Italian bishops' conference, replaces bipartisan," Ennis told cerned with trends in more subsidy payments." Cardinal Domenico Calcagno, who submitted his resignation when he turned Catholic News Service. rural life that see farms In so doing, she added, 75, as required by canon law. The Vatican made the announcement June 26. 'The Senate version in its getting bigger, with fewer "it helps drive farm con­ Pope Francis had told Reuters June 17 that he was going to make Significant current state looks a lot people to work on them. solidation, which drives changes with the administrative office, known by its Italian acronym, APSA, like the 2014 farm bill." That leads to smaller up land prices and rent starting with appointing a new president who had "an attitude of renewal." It's the House version town and the problems prices." Agribusiness con­ Cardinal "Calcagno knows the functioning well, but perhaps the mentality has that has Ennis and other that come with it. cerns, johnson said, will to be renewed," he told Reuters. While reforms initiated by Pope Benedict XVI rural advocates con­ 'There's a bunch of fac­ more easily be able and stepped up by Pope Francis have sought to bring more accountability and cerned. It passed june 21 tors at play," johnson exploit the loophole and transparency to the Vatican bank and Vatican offices, Pope Francis told the by just two votes, 213- said. "Obviously, the folks grab a larger chunk of news agency he was still concerned "there is no transparency" in the Vatican's 211, and it took several leave a rural town, busi­ federal farm subsidy real estate holdings. "We have to move ahead with transparency, and that minutes to break the nesses close, places of money. depends on APSA," he said. deadlock while support- worship close, schools NORTH COU NTRY CATH OLI C JULY 4,2018 II Ie WORLD/NATION Supreme Court rules: Same-sex wedding Requirements on pregnancy case sent back to centers violate free speech lower court WASHINGTON (CNS) - Catholic Bishops' Com­ president of Becket, WASHINGTON (CNS) - gious beliefs would not The Supreme Court ruled mittee on Pro-Life Activi­ which is a nonprofit reli­ Religious liberty advo­ allow him to create a cake 5-4 june 26 that a Califor­ ties, praised the ruling as gious liberty law firm. cates were pleased with honoring their marriage. nia law that placed "an important victory for "This ruling proves that the u.S. Supreme Court's The case put anti-discrim­ requirements on crisis the free speech rights of when it comes to impor­ june 26 order to send ination laws up against pregnancy centers that pro-life organizations." tant issues, the govern­ Arlene's Flowers v. State freedom of speech and oppose abortion violated "The Supreme Court ment doesn't get to tell of Washington and freedom of religious the First Amendment. today has affirmed that people what to believe, Arlene's Flowers v. Inger­ expression. In its decision in the First Amendment pro­ and it also doesn't get to soll back to the lower "The high court has National Institute of Fam­ tects the right of all tell people what to say court for review. always supported the ily and Life Advocates organizations to choose about it." Barronelle Stutzman, idea that an artist's self­ (NIFLA) v. Becerra, the for themselves not only justice Clarence the owner of Arlene's expression is protected," court found that the law what to say, but what not Thomas delivered the Flowers in Richland, Mannix added in her changes the content of to say," he said in a state­ opinion of the court, and Washington, declined a statement about Arlene's the clinic's speech "by ment. was joined by Chief jus­ customer's request to Flowers. compelling petitioners to 'This includes allowing tice john Roberts and jus­ make custom floral "Barronelle Stutzman's speak a particular mes­ pro-life pregnancy care tices Anthony Kennedy, arrangements for a same­ custom floral arrange­ sage," and that the law centers to continue pro­ Samuel Alito and Neil sex wedding. She cited ments are designed to went further than being a viding life-affirming sup­ Gorsuch. Kennedy filed a her belief against such deliver an expressive mere "regulation of pro­ port to both mother and concurring opinion which marriages as a Southern message, consistent with fessional conduct that child without being Roberts, Alito and Gor­ Baptist. the personalities of the incidentally burdens forced by governments to such joined. The Washington couple, approving of and speech." provide free advertising justice Stephen Breyer Supreme Court ruled that celebrating their mar­ The state law in ques­ for the violent act of filed a dissenting opinion she could be forced to riage, and are therefore tion is the Reproductive abortion in direct viola­ and was joined by jus­ make the floral arrange­ entitled to First Amend­ FACT Act, which says tion of the center's pro­ tices Ruth Bader Gins­ ments, but the Supreme ment protection," she pregnancy centers must life convictions," he said. burg, Sonia Sotomayor Court's order removed continued. post notices in their facil­ The USCCB and several and Elena Kagan. the judgment against her "The high court's deci­ ities about where low­ other faith-based groups In other reaction, and told the Washington sion in favor of this small­ cost abortion services are filed a friend-of-the-court jeanne Mancini, president Supreme Court to review town florist reaffirms the available and also must brief before the Supreme of the March for Life, said the case in light of Mas­ high court's commitment disclose if they have Court supporting the pro­ in a statement: "We terpiece Cakeshop v. Col­ to the protection of First medical personnel on life pregnancy centers in applaud the Supreme orado Civil Rights Com­ Amendment freedoms staff. the case. Court for preserving mission. including the freedom of During the oral argu­ Rep. Chris Smith, R­ these centers' free speech "We are pleased that the speech and the free exer­ ments March 20, some of New jersey, who is co­ right and allowing them high court has reaffirmed cise of religion," she said. the justices expressed chair of the Congres­ to continue offering such the importance of govern­ The Thomas More Soci­ concerns that the law sional Pro-Life Caucus, comprehensive and criti­ mental respect for the ety submitted a friend-of­ might be about specifi­ said in a statement that cal support to women in religious freedom of Bar­ the-court brief that cally targeting crisis preg­ "pregnancy centers want need." ronelle Stutzman, consis­ emphasized precedent in nancy centers instead of no part of a law requiring The statement also said tent with its recent deci­ which both the Supreme providing information them to tell a woman that forCing the centers sion in favor of jack Court and the Court of about abortion, and the where to go to kill her to advertise abortion Phillips," said joan Man­ Appeals have recognized decision mentions that, if child. Thankfully, today would "force these cen­ nix, special counsel for that the First Amendment the goal of the law were the Supreme Court recog­ ters ... to work against the Thomas More Society, protects artistic expres­ merely providing infor­ nized their First Amend­ their life-affirming mis­ a national nonprofit law sion, including nonverbal mation about abortion to ment right to free speech sion." firm dedicated to causes art forms. the public, that goal - and to refrain from A forthcoming report related to life, the family Washington Attorney could be accomplished in speaking." by the Charlotte Lozier and religious liberty. General Bob Ferguson and more effective ways that "Crisis pregnancy cen­ Institute found that in Phillips, owner of Mas­ the American Civil liber­ do not require speakers ters like NIFLA serve 2017 pregnancy centers terpiece Cakeshop in Col­ ties Union sued Stutzman to deliver unwanted women and children provided slightly under 2 orado, is the baker who after she declined to speech. according to their reli­ million people with free refused to make a custom design the floral arrange­ Cardinal Timothy M. gious mission, and Cali­ services, saving commu­ cake for the wedding ments for customer Rob Dolan of New York, chair fornia should respect nities at least $161 mil­ reception of a same-sex Ingersoll's same-sex wed­ of the u.s. Conference of that," said Mark Rienzi, lion. couple. He said his reli- ding. II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LIe II COMMENTARY JULY 4, 2018 A prophet's mission is often a difficult one Our readings this Sun­ In Ezekels's day, the rather than deny any part form any mighty deeds day are all about prophets Israelites were truly JulyS of sound doctrine. He there ... " - Ezekiel, Paul, and "rebels" against Fourteenth Sunday will endure beatings, May we never be gUilty jesus. trust in God's in Ordinary Time stoning, a shipwreck and of turning a deaf ear to It is God the laws. Their kings even death for their sake. Christ's Gospel as Father who sends were trying to READINGS In the Gospel, we find preached by our own prophets on a mis­ make an alliance Ez 2:2-5 jesus in his own home­ Pope Francis, the sion - and it is with Egypt, a 2 Cor 12:7-10 town. He finds his mes­ prophetic voice of God in God Himself who pagan nation, Mk 6:1-6a sage being treated with our Church. is aware that their rather than in skepticism, and even And when we ourselves message will often God's power to false prophets who are ridicule by his own rela­ attempt to preach the be rejected. protect them. telling them untruths. tives and neighbors' He truth of jesus, which may Prophets will suf- Monsignor As a result, God Paul reminds them of all exclaims, "No proqhet is well go against society's fer much frustra- Paul E. withdrew his favor he has suffered to bring without honor except in norms, may we not be tion and even death Whitmore and state of pros­ them sound teaching on his native place and discouraged. from the very peo- perity. the Gospel. among his own kin and in How else will Christ's ple with whom God has In Paul's letter to the Paul is willing even to his own house." Church have a voice in an made a covenant. Corithians, he combats consider himself a fool He was not able to "per- indifferent world?

MAKING SENSE OF BIOETHICS A look at the smoke over medical marijuana A comprehensive 2015 They registered con­ is to make marijuana well documented that Besides being addictive scientific review found cerns about medical mari­ available for medical pur­ medical marijuana dis­ and profitable, tobacco medical marijuana to be juana's significant side poses, then it is unclear pensaries often end up and marijuana have other useful only for a small effects as well. why the approval process supplying the drug not similarities. Marijuana number of med- Yale University should be different from for rare, valid medical smoke contains harmful ical conditions. researchers, com­ that used for other med­ uses, but for substance chemicals, with ammonia, Writing in the menting on the ications." abuse, similar to the situ­ benzene, toluene, and journal of the review, noted how In his influential expose ation with opioid pain naphthalene levels in American Med­ the approval Marijuana Debunked, Dr. medications. marijuana exceeding ical Association, process for medical Ed Gogek emphasizes Yet the push for mari­ those found in tobacco an international marijuana in U.S. how the idea of medical juana continues smoke. team of states and jurisdic­ marijuana "didn't come unabated. In May 2018, These chemical compo­ researchers tions has often from doctors, or patient the New York State Comp­ nents may contribute to found scant evi­ been based on "low­ advocacy groups, or pub­ troller, Scott Stringer, emphysema, bronchial dence to support Father Tadeusz quality scientific lic health organizations, issued a report declaring irritation and inflamma­ broad claims for evidence, anecdotal or the medical commu­ that legalized marijuana tion. Patients with med­ the drug's effec­ Pacholczyk reports, individual nity. The ballot initiatives in the Empire State would ical conditions treatable tiveness. Ph.D. testimonials, legisla­ for medical marijuana be a potential $3 billion by medical marijuana can Although clini- tive initiatives, and laws were sponsored and market, with taxes from avoid these toxic chemi­ cal trials showed that public opinion." promoted by pro-legaliza­ its sale generating a cals and other side effects chronic neuropathic pain They raised concerns tion groups." potential $436 million by using more purified and cancer-related pain around the fact that med­ These groups have used annually statewide, and preparations containing could often be treated, ical marijuana seems to the medical marijuana $336 million for New York only the active ingredi­ other forms of pain, such be receiving "special sta­ trump card to grease the City. ents. as those related to tus" and is being "fast­ skids for the acceptance With such sums at play, In 2003, the Institute of rheumatoid arthritis, tracked" for legalization, of recreational marijuana. not only are investors Medicine, a nonprofit, fibromyalgia, HIV and when it should instead be This pincer movement coming out of the wood­ nongovernmental organi­ multiple sclerosis did not subject to the standard has enabled them to con­ work, but towns and zation that evaluates show statistically signifi­ scientific verifications of trol and reap the windfall municipalities are also medical issues, acknowl­ cant improvement. the FDA approval process from an extensive system issuing ordinances and edged that components of Researchers also found to assure its efficacy and of dispensaries that sup­ changing zoning laws to marijuana may have inconclusive data for peo­ safety. ply and distribute addic­ bring in the dispensaries. medicinal uses, and ple with insomnia, anxi­ The Yale authors offered tive substances. Indeed, dollar signs strongly recommended ety disorders, depression, this corrective: "Imagine if Even if recreational mar­ beckon, much as they the development of pre­ Tourette syndrome, psy­ other drugs were ijuana does not ultimately once did for tobacco com­ scription cannabinoid chosis, and sleep disor­ approved through a simi­ become legalized in a par­ panies and plantation medicines based on those ders. lar approach ... If the goal ticular jurisdiction, it is owners. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 II NOR TH e 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LIe II JULY 4, 2018 ENTERTAINMENT

AT THE MOVIES JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDON By John Mulderig gious tone underlying a Catholic News Service cameo by jeff Goldblum in the guise of mathemati­ NEW YORK (CNS) - cian Dr. Ian Malcolm. Apparently, it's time to Testifying before Con­ check in again with every­ gress about the dinosaurs' body's favorite prehistoric plight, he observes: "God era, because here comes is not part of the equa­ "jurassic World: Fallen tion." Kingdom" (Universal). Maybe he should redo Director lA. Bayona's his figures. follow-up to the 2015 The film contains much reboot of the hugely suc­ animal violence with cessful franchise ratchets occasional gore and a few up the mayhem and adds gruesome images, some a bit more gore but keeps gunplay, a couple of pro­ the on-again, off-again CNS PHOTO/UNIVERSAL PICTURES fanities and milder oaths, central romance refresh­ Chris Pratt stars in a scene from the movie "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom." a single rough and several ingly innocent. Spall), Lockwood recruits contend with than they the peril, though, Owen crude and crass terms. In this iteration of the Claire Dearing (Bryce Dal- realize since there's a con­ and Claire's physical The Catholic News Service series that began with las Howard), the former spiracy afoot to abduct interaction is limited to a classification is A-III - Steven Spielberg's block­ head of the theme park the reptiles and use them scene in which he wakes adults. buster 1993 screen ver­ that once featured the as weapons. up to find that she's been The Motion Picture sion of Michael Crichton's outsized critters - and Eventually, they'll need sleeping with her head on Association of America 1990 novel "jurassic now an activist on their the aid of Lockwood's his shoulder and her hand rating is PG-13 - parents Park," the cloned behalf - and Owen Grady intrepid granddaughter, resting near his heart. strongly cautioned. Some dinosaurs at the heart of (Chris Pratt), an ex-trainer Maisie (Isabella Sermon), Less charming is a later material may be inappro­ the action are facing at the same facility, to to thwart this scheme. sequence during which priate for children under extinction due to a vol­ transport the anachronis- As scripted by returning various bad guys get their 13. canic eruption. So Ben­ tic lizards from the island screenwriters Derek Con­ comeuppance by being jamin Lockwood (james on which they ran amok nolly and Colin Trevor­ first maimed, then Cromwell), the vastly in the last movie to sanc- row, the adventure thus ingested by dinosaurs. wealthy surviving mem­ tuary on a more isolated kicked off has little to Given the graphic nature ber of the duo of isle. offer beyond the dubious in which some of this is researchers who used As the now-split couple appeal of watching gigan­ portrayed, "jurassic DNA to bring them back dodge both dinos and vol- tic creatures endanger the World: Fallen Kingdom" from their last disappear­ canic debris, their flicker principals and chow cannot be endorsed even ance, organizes a rescue. predictably turns back down on the occasional for mature teens. Through his principal into a flame. But they extra. All the more so, since underling, Eli Mills (Rafe have more problems to Perhaps because of all there's a vaguely anti-reli-

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Kelly, celebrant for Mass on Saturday Lourdes Hough 315-408-4492 Contact: For more information or to reg­ afternoon. ister, email: [email protected] or Contact: To register, call: 315-212- LEWIS call 315-714-2016. 6592 or email: [email protected] by LEWIS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Aug. 1 DIOCESAN EVENTS The North County Catholic welcomes contributions to "Around the Diocese". Lowville - Eucharistic Adoration to be Parishioners are invited to send information about aaivities to: CATHOLIC MEN'S GROUP held. PILGRIMAGE TO ISLE LA MOTTE North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, Date: July 19 Isle of La Motte, VT - Please join the Saranac Lake - ACatholic Men's Group Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; Time: 4 p.m. to 5 Knights of Columbus from around the meets on the first Saturdays of the e-mail [email protected]. Place: St. Peter'sChurch Diocese for the 25th Annual Bus Trip to month for a time of fellowship, prayer, Items must be received in the NCC office by the Thursday before publication. Features: To thank God for & To Honor St. Anne'sShrine. and discussion . the Most Blessed Sacrament, all are Date: July 21 - 22 Time: 8 a.m. to 10 day, Thursday, and Friday. Date: July 20 and 21 invited to one hour of exposition, the Cost: $150 per person which includes Place: St. Bernard's Chapel Place: St. John's "Holy Family" Adora­ Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet, silent adoration, bus, all meals, and over night lodging in Features: Mass followed by coffee and tion Chapel, downstairs Place: St. Ann's Church and benediction. the new cabins at the shrine. refreshment, some discussion and Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Features: Your donations of gently Features: Depart from IHC Intermedi- prayer. ST. LAWRENCE Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email used household good, working electron­ ate at 9 a.m. on Sat. and return around 9 Contact: Fr. Mark Reilly (518-891- Sjohnsadoration @a ol.com ics, sports equipment, kitchen ware, ST. JAMES GOLF TOURNAMENT p.m. Sun . night. Bus will be traveling 4616) FRANKLIN toys, crafts, furniture, boats, garden Gouverneur - St. James School to have North on Route 11 and can pick up along CLINTON equipment, linens and blankets, their annual GolfTournament. the way. Mass will be celebrated at HEARTS ON FIRE antiques, furniture. We take anything SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER Date: Aug . 11 12:15 p.m. with Bishop LaValley on Sun­ Malone - Hearts on Fire to be held the but clothes. This fund raiser helps the Time: 9 a.m. Check in, 10 a.m . Tee day. All are welcome to sign up and Plattsburgh - The Sacred Heart Frater­ first Friday ofthe month. Altar and Rosary society's community Time/S hotgun Start attend. nity Secular Franciscan Order meets the Schedule: 7 p.m., Praise & Worship outreach program. Drop your donations Place: Emerald Green Golf Course Contact: Please contact Bill Ose at second Sunday of the each month. Holy Hour; 8 p.m., Bonfire, snacks & Fel­ off at the shed in the back of the church. Cost: $50 per person, $200 per team 315-232-4433 for more information. Time: 2 p.m. lowship Turn handle to the right. Features: Opportunity to support a won­ Place: St. John's Church (Holy Family Place: Notre Dame Church Contact: For pick up items call Pam at derful cause, Green Fee, Cart Fee, Wel­ ALTAR SERVERS PICNIC Chapel) 518924-2041 and we will arrange a come Gift, Dinner, Chance to win great Ogdensburg - Altar Servers and their DEVOTION AND HOLY HOUR pickup. Thanks so much for your gener­ MONTHLY PRAYER GROUP prizes including $1,000 payout for Best families are invited to Mass and a picnic. St. Regis Falls - First Saturday Devotion ous response. Male/Female/Coed Team Score. Date: Aug. 17 Mooers - Monthly prayer group held to and Holy Hour to be held. Contact: St. James Parish office at 315- Time: Begin at 11 a.m., Presentations pray for all of the sick in our parishes. Date: First Saturday of each month . GOLF TOURNAMENT 287-0114 for a registration form and followed by Mass at 12 p.m. at the Date: Meets every second Friday Time: immediately following the 4:30 Lake Pleasant - Get ready to tee off for more information. Cathedral followed by a Picnic at the Time: 1 p.m. anticipated Mass. charity at the 7th Annual St. Ann's/St. Bishop's Residence until 3 p.m. Place: Senior Housing Place: St. Ann 'sChurch James' "Summer Heat" KOF CGOLF TOURNAMENT Contact: Register at your parish by Features: Prayer for all the people Features: Prayer after Mass, Night Foursome/Scramble Golf Tournament. Ogdensburg - the Knights of Columbus Aug.4 added to our list each month. The Prayer, Prayer for All Souls and the Holy Date: July 28 will have their 10th Annual Charity Golf Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet are Souls, Novena in Honor of Our Lady of Place: Lake Pleasant Golf Course Tournament. FAMILY GUGGENEIM recited within the prayer service. Prayer the Miraculous Medal, Chaplet of Divine Cost: $65 per person, includes cart, Date: Aug. 18 Saranac Lake -It's time to register for and snack lasts about an hour. Mercy, the Reparation Rosary of the lunch, snacks and prizes Place: State Golf Course on Route 37 Family Guggenheim. Contact: Nancy Monette at nmon- Blessed Virgin Mary, private mediation Features: Last year's proceeds helped Cost: $70 a person $280 per team Entry Date: Session 1, Aug . 16 -18; Session [email protected] on the 15 Mysteries of the Rosary, adora­ 17 area families with their winter heat­ limited to the first14 teams. $100 2, Aug. 23 - 26; Session 3, Oct. 5 - 7 tion of the Blessed Sacrament reposed in ing. Please sign up as early as possible. deposit is required to hold your spot. The Features: Bring your family to the BLESSED SACRAMENT ADORA­ the Tabernacle, prayers forthe Holy Contact: Sign-up sheets are in the back TION deposit is non-refundable. Green fee, most meaningful weekend of the year' Father and his intentions, and refresh­ of both churches or e-mail Roger Snyder cart, lunch at the golf course and dinner Hike, swim, pray, play ... be. Keeseville - There is Adoration of the ments are provided in the Church Hall. at [email protected] at the Knights of Columbus at the con­ Contact: Visit Blessed Sacrament every Sunday. Contact: 518-856-9656 clusion of play are included in the cost. https:llwww.rcdony.org/familylife/fam­ Time: 1to 4 p.m . JEFFERSON Guest Dinner is $11 ily-guggenheim.html to register. Dea­ Place: Immaculate Conception Church HAMILTON-HERKIMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Features: Funds will be raised to help con Henry and Dayna Leader for infor­ GARAGE SALE Watertown - Come join us for a faith EUCHARISTIC ADORATION support the Gabriel Project. Many differ­ mation at 315-323-0827 or Wells - St. Ann 's Altar and Rosary Soci­ filled fun week of Vacation Bible School. ent hole contests to be held . [email protected] Plattsburgh - Eucharistic Adoration is ety will be holding its Annual Garage Date: July 9-13 Contact: Call the club between 9a .m. to 1 held throughout the year every Wednes- Sale. Time: 9 a.m. to noon liN0 R THe 0 U NTRY CAT H 0 LIe II .NEWS JUlY 4,2018

The Pontifical Mission Societies of the OBITUARIES Brownville - Winifred J. Dwyer Massena - Ramona "Mona" L. (Hits­ Plattsburgh - Richard G. Giguere, 87; Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. (Ward), 100; Mass of Christian Burial man) Violi, 77; Mass of Christian Burial Mass of Christian Burial June 28, 2018 at The Society for the Propagation of the Faith June 20, 2018 at Immaculate Concep­ June 29, 2018 at Sacred Heart Church; Our lady of Victory Church; burial in St. Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director tion Church; burial in Dexter Cemetery. burial in Calvary Cemetery. Peter's Cemetery. 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 (3 1S) 393-2920; fax 1-866-3 14-7296 [email protected] Canton - Nancy lee Dobisky-Vaisey, Mooers Forks - Patsy A. Garrand, 69; Plattsburgh - Margaret M. (laBarge) 65; Mass of Christian Burial July 3, 2018 Mass of Christian Burial July 2, 2018 at Varno, 95; Mass of Christian Burial June at St. Mary's Church; burial in St. Mary's St. Ann 's Church. 18,2018 at St. Peter's Church; burial in Cemetery. parish cemetery. St. Peter Apostle Morrisonville - Julie A. Hastings, 58; Carthage - Priscilla A. (Pignone) Mass of Christian Burial June 30, 2018 at Plattsburgh - Michael W. laMare, 68; summer appeal Campbell, 84; Mass of Christian Burial St. Alexander's Church. Mass of Christian Burial June 30, 2018 at June 27,2018 at St. James Church; bur­ St. Peter's Church A home and a prayer. That's what Father David ial in St. James Cemetery. Ogdensburg - Margaret "Peggy" Njuguma Kiranga is seeking for the 237 young men (Johnston) Denny, 85; Funeral Services Plattsburgh - Cheryl A. (Edwards) preparing for the priesthood at St. Augustine's Major Carthage - James R. Scott, Sr., 74; June 23, 2018 at the Fox & Murray Tobrocke, 61; Mass of Christian Burial Seminary in Mabanga in western Kenya. Prayers as Mass of Christian Burial June 28, 2018 at Funeral Home; burial in Foxwood June 23, 2018 at St. Peter's Church; bur­ they prepare to carry the Lord's love to uplift the poor, St. James Church. Memorial Park. ial in parish cemetery. to celebrate the Sacraments, to reach out to children and families, and to comfort the sick and dying. And, Chateaugay - Vivian Mary (Matthews) Ogdensburg - Wayne Noel ladouceur, Port Henry - Mary C. (Riendeau) Petro, for right now, financial help to provide a home for Yelle, 84; Mass of Christian Burial June 75; Mass of Christina Burial June 28, 75; Mass of Christian Burial June 21, these young men during their studies. "We've run out of room, and many students are 18,2018 at St. Patrick'sChurch . 2018 at Notre Dame Church. 2018 at St. Patrick's Church. crowded into an old convent near the seminary, with offices made into bedrooms," Father David explains. Clayton - Diane Charlebois, 64; Mass of Ogdensburg - Donald R. Young, 79; Potsdam - Henry "Hank" Domingos, And, the existing 40-plus-year-old seminarian hous­ Christian Burial June 22, 2018 at St. Funeral Services June 30, 2018 at Frary 83; Mass of Christian Burial June 30, ing is in desperate need of repair and renovations as Mary's Church; burial in Redwood Ceme­ Funeral Home. 2018 at St. Mary's Church. well. tery. Growing numbers of young men respond to the call Peru - Marie D. (Patnode) Bova, 93; Rouses Point - Francis Baker; Mass of of our Lord to follow Him as priests, and as existing Colton - Anita L. (Perkins) Sampier, 80; Mass of Christian Burial June 20, 2018 at Christian Burial June 23, 2018 at St. seminaries need reconstruction and rehabilitation. Mass of Christian Burial June 23, 2018 at St. Augustine'sChurch; burial St. Patrick'sChurch ; burial Maple Hill Ceme­ Will you give a seminarian a home and your prayers as St. Patrick'sChurch; burial St. Patrick's Patrick's Cemetery. tery. he prepares to show the Lord's loving heart and cele­ Cemetery. brate the Eucharist in anyone of the most vulnerable Peru - Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Hughes, Saranac lake - Peter Nihil laHart, 81 ; communities around the globe? Dannemora - Benjamin King, 80; 91; Mass of Christian Burial June 29, Mass of Christian Burial June 22, 2018 at Each year the Society for the Propagation of the 2018 at St. Augustine's Church; burial in St. Bernard 's Church; burial in St. Faith/Society of st. Peter Apostle sends support for Mass of Christian Burial June 23,2018 at some 30,000 young men preparing for the priesthood St. Joseph's Church; burial in Whispering St. Augustine'scemetery. Bernard'sCemetery. in mission seminaries providing textbooks, technol­ Maples Memorial Gardens, Ellenburg ogy, housing, food and medical care. Renovations and Depot. Peru - Ella (DeFoe) Parent, 93; Mass of Watertown - Robert J. Delosh, 96; construction described by Father David in Kenya Christian Burial June 23, 2018 at 51. Funeral Services June 27, 2018 at Cum­ break down to about $180 a seminarian. Annual sup­ Heuvelton - Beatrice Breitenbach - Augustine's Church. mings Funeral Service, Inc.; burial in port for studies is $700 for the year, about $60 a lennon, 93; Mass of Christian Burial Glenwood Cemetery. month. June 29,2018 at St. Raphael's Church; Peru - Robert Santor, 82; Mass of Chris­ If you have ever considered a missionary vocation burial in West Point. tian Burial June 25, 2018 at St. Augus­ Watertown - Richard M. Jellie, 74; overseas, here's your chance to do so by giving! These tine's Church; burial in parish cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial June 29, 2018 at missionaries, serving the poorest of the poor, are Massena -leo Dishaw, 89; Funeral Holy Family Church. doing what the Lord has asked of them. Let us all play Services June 18, 2018 at Donaldson our part in this holy calling. Funeral Home; burial in Visitation Thank you for your prayers and support. Thank you for promoting vocations in the developing countries. Cemetery, Norfolk. ~~ -~~ While you would not know by name the young people tl?MONASTERY CARD SHOP ~j whose vocations you help to support, you would be Massena - Frederick J. Guilbeault, 66; Ca.rdS for AU Occasions Mass of Christian Burial June 26, 2018 at sure of many prayers offered for you, as you pray for Mass 'E nro[[ments f or your riving & aeceasea fo vea ones. the seminarians and novices in the missions. In your Sacred Heart Church; burial in Calvary "link of love," you will make a difference to a future Cemetery. Precious Blood Monastery priest, or to a future Brother or Sister. You make a dif­ OPEN: 9AM - 5 PM ference in the worldwide mission of Jesus. God Bless Massena - Phoebe Ann (Carbone) Sav­ SATURDAY 9 AM -1 2 PM our Mission Seminarians. oca, 92; Mass of Christian Burial June 26, 400 PRATT ST., WATERTOWN Please remember 'The Society for the Propagation 2018 at Sacred Heart Church; burial in 315-788-1669 of the Faith" when writing or changing your Will. Calvary Cemetery. www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice www.sisterspreciousblool/.org BACK PEW II NORTH COU N TRY CATHOLI C II JULY4 , 2018 African bishop visits North Country parishes During Masses celebrat­ fresh drinking water. ing the Solemnity of Cor­ Bishop Djomo has pus Chrisit on june 2 and launched a project to 3, the parishes of St. bring fresh and potable Mary's in Indian Lake, St. water to the 30,000 peo­ Paul's in Blue Mountain ple of town of Tshumbe Lake, and St. joseph's in within the diocese. Olmstedville had the With 75 percent of the honor of a visit from funds needed for this Bishop Nicolas Djomo, extensive project raised, Bishop of the Diocese of Catholic Relief Services is Tshumbe, located in the assisting the Bishop in center of the Democratic the United States with Republic of the Congo in raising the remaining 25 central Africa. percent of the funds Father Philip T. Allen needed. welcomed Bishop Djomo Bishop Djomo asked at each Mass and asked participants at all three parishioners to support Masses to for their finan­ the Bishop in his effort to cial support of the clean bring fresh drinking water project. water to thousands of "I thank you for your people in his diocese. prayers and generosity Bishop Djomo spoke and I am grateful for your about the challenges he willingness to make a dif­ faces because of the loca­ ference in my ministry, tion and situation of his Bishop Nicolas Djomo, Bishop ofthe Diocese ofTshumbe, located in the center ofthe Democratic Republic ofthe the Bishop concluded. diocese in ministering to Congo in central Africa, greets Father Phillip T. Allen and parishioners. Bishop Djomo visited the parishes of St. "Upon you and your fami­ the people of the Mary's in Indian Lake, St. Paul's in Blue Mountain Lake, and St. Joseph's in Olmstedville to discuss the needs of his lies, I invoke an outpour­ Tshumbe so that they diocese and appeal for assistance in providing clean drinking water to the town ofTshumbe. ing of the gifts of the "experience the saving lated area with a popula­ Due to the absence of lic of the Congo has the Holy Spirit. God bless presence and compassion tion of over 680,000 peo­ government run services, world's second-highest you." of jesus in their daily ple. the church is the primary rate of mother and infant Donations to Catholic lives." In much of the diocese, institution to take care of mortality. Relief Services can be The Tshumbe diocese there are no paved roads, the basic needs of the Bishop Djomo said one made safely online at covers a 23,000 square no electricity, and no run­ people. major cause of the high support.crs.org mile land-locked and iso- ning water. The Democratic Repub- mortality is the lack of

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