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Pope: abandoning elderly is a sin REST IN PEACE, VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Seeing the erations, the 78-year-old an alien," he said. ''The eld­ references to his own family elderly only as a burden "is pope said March 4 at his erly person is us. Soon, or life, his grandmother and his CARDINAL EGAN ugly. It's a sin," Pope Francis weekly general audience. many years from now -- in­ experience visiting homes said at his weekly general au­ Continuing a series of au­ evitably anyway -- we will be for the elderly in Buenos A 'true friend dience. dience talks about the family, old, even if we don't think Aires, Pope Francis said even "We must reawaken our Pope Francis said he would about it. Christians are being influ­ of the Diocese collective sense of gratitude, dedicate two talks to the eld­ "If we do not learn to treat enced by cultures so focused appreciation and hospitality, erly, looking at how they are the elderly well," the pope on production and profit, of Ogdensburg' helping the elderly know treated in modern societies said, "we won't be treated that the biblical exhortations they are a living part of their and at their vocation within well either" when the time to respect the aged and draw communities" and sources of the family. comes. upon their wisdom are being wisdom for the younger gen- "An elderly person is not In a talk punctuated with ignored. College AT THE RITE OF ElEalON students on Lenten retreat College students from across the diocese gathered at Wadhams Hall in Ogdens­ burg Feb. 20-22 for a Lenten retreat. Amanda Miner, director of campus ministry in Canton CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING said, said, "The retreat was Upon learning ofthe death ofCardi­ meant to be a time of rest and nal Edward Egan March 5,Bishop refueling for the students during Lent. Retreats like Terry R. laValley issued amessage of these give students the tools condolences from the Diocese of Og­ to live their faith on secular densburg:lt is with profound sad­ college campuses." ness that we have learned of the Bishop LaValley celebrated unexpected death of Edward Cardinal Mand and six priests of the Egan: Bishop laValley said." Cardi­ diocese Were on hand to as­ nal Egan was atrue friend of the Dio­ sist at different points during cese of Ogdensburg. He enjoyed his the Weekend. visits to the North Country and cared FULL STORY, PAGE 7 very much forthe welfare of this local Church. I recall with special fondness his presence at my Ordination and In­ CRS collection: stallation as the Fourteenth Bishop of PHOTO BY Bmy STEELE March 14-15 Bishop Terry R. LaValley is shown with catechumens and candidates from St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh at the conclusion of Ogdensburg." See page 11 for the the Rite of Election held March 1 at St. Mary'sCathedral. In front, from left are Evan Davis, a candidate; Bishop laValley and full statement as well as an obituary Catholics in the North Country Vicki and Mike Moore, candidates. In back are,Jordan Stewart, candidate; Msgr Dennis J. Duprey, pastor of St. Peter's; and Scott for the cardinal. invited to 'Help Jesus in Disguise;' TInker, a catechumen. More photos from the ceremony are on page 5. FULL STORY, PAGE 11 Peter's Pence appeal also set PUBLIC POLICY: State bishops plan new ways to make a difference ... p.3 FULL STORY, PAGES 4 & 9 DIOCESAN II N O RTH CO UNTR Y C ATH OL I C ~ ______LIFE ~ . L. ______~ ~ ______MARCH 11 , 2015 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR'S NOTE CATHOLIC Box 326 Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 Christ-led, Christ-fed, hope-filled USPS00 39-3400 BISHOP TERRY Four times a year, members and goals of our diocesan vi­ As we look ahead to this Youth ministers have been R.LAVALlEY of the diocesan staff gather at sion. In advance of our most year's Chrism Mass (March 26 identified, long range parish President Wadhams Hall with recent meeting March at St. Mary's Cathedra!), planning has begun and you're Bishop LaValley to talk 5, department heads Catholics in the diocese can probably starting to hear invi­ REV.JOSEPH A. MORGAN were given a very spe­ take heart that significant Vice President about the work of each tations to volunteer for the of our offices. cific task: explain how strides have been made in ac­ Find Your Home in Christ cen­ SR.JENNIFERVOTRAW,SSJ While there's always your activities and complishing the priorities he sus. The ground work for Secretary- Trea surer an opportunity to toot work are responding to listed. Every diocesan depart­ longer range goals is also well MARY LOU KILIAN one's horn about a par­ each diocesan priority ment has taken responsibility underway. Editor/ ticular accomplish­ and goal. in some way for "creating a cul­ I, for one, am curious to hear General Manag er ment, the real purpose I'm sure the bishop ture of vocations," "strengthen­ how Bishop LaValley will keep is to make sure we're was gratified to hear all ing faith formation in family the momentum going with his Publish 45 is­ all working together to the answers! life" and "building parishes homily at this year's Chrism ® sues per year: build up the Body of Mary lou It's been almost a with living stones." Mass. I would imagine that ~ Weekl y except one issu e in Christ in the North Kilian year since Bishop Catholics across the diocese everyone who filled the pews January,every Country. LaValley proclaimed the can also take heart that last year, we'll want to be in­ other week This is especially true "Christ-led, Christ-fed, progress has been made in formed and inspired this year beginning the this year as our efforts are hope-filled" diocesan vision at meeting the goals attached to too. endI of June throu gh August laser-focused on the priorities the 2014 Chrism Mass . these priorities. See you on March 26! and skipping one week in Dece mber by the Diocese of APASTOR'S PERSPEGIVE Ogdensburg. 622 Washington Street, Og­ densburg, N.Y. 13669. Lent: a time to discover the mercy of God Editorial Office: 622 Washington Street, Our Church sends us an invi­ new person. ent person I would be, free Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. tation for Lent to discover the 'Father Bill Say~ Using Catherine's image, I from being such a narrow, mercy of God. God's mercy is tipastor22@ gmail:Zom must dive into the sea of God's nasty judgmental person. Telephone: great - jesus teaches this to us mercy becoming immersed in Can you imagine if Lent (3 15) 608-7556 in many ways throughout the ' God's love and forgiveness. could change me from being so E-mail: Gospels. .• When I recognize God's mercy, condemning? Can you imagine news@northcountry Soon, on a Lenten Sunday, 'i.,II I will truly become that new if Lent could form me into a catholic. org the Gospel reading will be ~ person and become a merciful forgiving and caring person? jesus' wonderful and familiar person myself. Now that would be a very suc­ Entered at the parable that we call the Parable an image of God the Father­ Catherine Doherty adds this: cessful Lent. I would truly be­ Post Office: of the Prodigal Son. I am cer­ goes out to calm him. This is ''There by that sea I stand and come that merciful person like Ogdensburg, NY tain that you remember the another powerful demonstra­ think. If I seek mercy, I have to my God. 13669 and story. A man has two sons and tion of God's great mercy in dish out mercy. I have to be In his recent book, entitled additional mailing offices as the younger son asks for his this wonderful parable. merciful to others. What does "Mercy" - Cardinal Walter Periodical Postage. share of his inheritance now. During Lent, our Church it mean to be merciful to oth­ Kasper writes about Pope john He then goes off, squanders wants to lead us to a deeper ers? It means to open my own XXIII - "His spiritual diary con­ Subsaiption: the money and faces poverty. recognition of the great mercy heart, like a little sea, for peo­ tains many profound refle ction For oneye ar: He then decides to return to of our God. I would like to ple to swim in." ("Seasons of concerning God's mercy. For In-Diocese Rate: $27 share another image of this Outside ofDiocese Rate: $30 his father's place and work as Mercy" by Catherine Doherty) him, mercy is the beautiful one of the servants. The sur­ mercy through the writings of In the Gospel reading from name and the most beautiful Catherine Doherty. "It came to Mattersfor publication prise of the story - and there Luke on a recent Lenten day, way to address God ." are usually surprises in jesus' me that Lent is a sort of a sea jesus challenges us all: "Be Cardinal Kasper quotes Pope should be of God's mercy. In my imagina­ addressed to parable - is that the father sees merciful, just as your Father is john's opening talk for the Sec­ him coming and, rather than tion, it was warm and quiet merciful." Then jesus in this ond Vatican Council on Octo­ PO Box 326 and inviting for us to swim in. Ogden sburg, NY13669 becoming angry, races out to same reading goes on to show ber 11 , 1962. He said this to meet him and welcome him If we did, we would be not only us the way. "Stop judging and the gathered Bishops from all and should be recei ved by refreshed but cleansed, for Thursday prior to back with a celebration. you will not be judged," jesus over the world: "the point of The father becomes an image God mercy cleanses as nothing said. "Stop condemning and this Council is not only to re­ publication. else does. ("Seasons of Mercy" Paper isprinted each of God the Father, demonstrat­ you will not be condemned. peat the traditional teaching of Monday; ing the wonderful mercy to­ by Catherine Doherty) Forgive and you will be for­ the Church. The Church's to datelin e isWe dnesday. wards his son. jesus seems to Lent is an invitation a time given." teaching is well-known and Member, Catholic Pre ss indicate that God's mercy is so of conversion. We can be bet­ Can you imagine if Lent stands firm. The Church has Association. great that he will always wel­ ter than we are. There are could do that for you and me? opposed the errors of every come us even if we stray. some changes we must make By sending time in Lenten age. Frequently she has con­ POSTMASTER: There is a second part to the and Lent is the perfect time for prayer and doing something to demned them with the greatest Send address changesto story. The older son hears the that task. draw closer to the Lord I could severity. Nowadays, however, North Country Catholi c, celebration and becomes an­ Lent, that special time of be truly changed so that I the spouse of Christ prefers to PO Box3 26 noyed and angry and refuses prayer and acts of mortifica­ would stop being such a judg­ make use of the medicine of Ogdensburg, NY to take part. The Father - again tion, is about doing something mental person. What a differ- mercy rather than of severity." 13669-0326 so that we come to Easter as a II N 0 It THe 0 U N T It yeA THO Lie MARCH 11,2015 DIOCESAN LIFE FOLLOW ME Diocesan public advocacy efforts As many of you know, the place. Instead, education This is an online advocacy will determine how to best ties on the local, national Bishops of New and advocacy efforts opportunity. coordinate our Diocesan ef­ and international levels. York State, in col­ will focus within the I encourage you to raise forts of education and advo­ With faithfulness to the laboration with the local dioceses. your voice in support of the cacy in the publi c policy teachings of the Catholic New York State The Bishops have issues on the Bishops' leg­ arena. Church, we raise our in­ Catholic Confer­ set the legislative pri­ islative agenda. If you We will keep everyone in­ formed voices in the public ence, are restruc­ orities for 2015. The haven't already, sign up to formed about the team's forum. turing our Catholic identified issues can the action network. progress through parish an­ Thank you for your advo­ public policy jad­ be found on the New join thousands of nouncements, communica­ cacy efforts in the past. vocacy efforts. (See York Catholic Confer­ Catholics from around the tion from the Diocesan We look forward to contin­ story below) ence website: (www. State in working for public Departments, the social uing our dialogue with legis­ For several nyscatholic.org). policies that respect the media and the North Coun­ lators and being the Living years, many of our Bishop I encourage you to sanctity and dignity of try Catholic. Stones that make our parishioners have TerryR. visit this website. Be­ human life, support families As followers of Christ, we parishes vibrant families of faithfully attended sides learning about and work for the common are called to create compas­ faith that witness to what the annual laValley the important issues, good. sionate and just communi- we say we believe. Catholics at the you will, also, find the Father Kevin O'Brien, Mod­ Capital Day in Albany. This icon for the Catholic Action erator of the Curia, is head­ year that event did not take Network. ing an organizing team that Subscribe to the North Country Catholic today! Subsc ribe online at www.northcountrycatholic.org or call our office at 315-608-7556 to subsc ribe today! Bishops of NYS to take Options to receive the NCC in your ma ilbox or in your e-mail. multi-pronged approach Chrism Mass 2015 to public policy initiatives ALBANY - In recognition of the the Capitol and regionally. sion bill. Christ-led9 changing nature of public These events brought lead­ In addition to advocacy policy advocacy and commu­ ership from numerous events at the Capitol Christ-fed9 nication, and in an effort to Catholic Charities agencies throughout the year, the new use the Church's resources in and schools offices across approach will include advo­ Hope-filled these areas most effectively, the state to lobby on human cacy initiatives in the local the Bishops of New York services and education fund­ dioceses and a continued State have determined that ing issues as the state budget emphasis on buil ding the the Catholics at the Capitol is being negotiated. Conference's already-robust lobby day in Albany will not Catholic Action Network and All the Faithful of the be held this year and is not In place of Catholics at social media presence. likely to be held in subse­ "The Catholic Conference Diocese of O gdensburg quent years. the CapitalOarin Albany has been holding the are cordially invited to join Instead a multi-pronged Catholics at the Capitol day approach to advocacy with "In recent years, in this era (formerly known as the Pub­ the state legislature will be of on-time state budgets, the li c Policy Forum) since the Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley developed, some of which March Catholics at the Capi­ mid-1980s, with a largely un­ Bishop of Ogdensburg will be implemented in the tol event would often occur changed format and focus," 2015 session. after a budget framework Barnes said. 'The Bishops "This new approach is ex­ had already been agreed strongly believe that the for the annual Renewal of Priestly pected to include a more seg­ upon, leaving our voice in re­ Church must recognize the Commitment, the Blessing of the mented, targeted approach gard to funding largely changing times, and con­ to advocacy, so that we have muted," Barnes said. tinue to evolve so best to Holy Oils and the consecration the right people in Albany, Similarly, life and family is­ meet the needs of poor and of the Sacred Chrism advocating for the right is­ sues typically come to a head vulnerable New Yorkers sues at the right time," said at the end of session in June. through advocacy in the for use in all the churches of the Richard E. Barnes, executive So the Conference will be public square." Diocese sy mbolizing that we are director of the New York prepared to work independ­ State Catholic Conference. ently and with its partners one family in Christ on and allies to arrange advo­ Follow Pope Francis on He noted for example, in Thursday, M arch th at n:oo a.m. February both the New York cacy days on an ad hoc basis Twitter! 26 State Co uncil of Catholic in order to maximize impact, www.twitter.com/ Pontifex at St. M ary 's C athedral Charities Directors and the as was done successfully in Catholic School Superintend­ 2013 when Gov. Cuomo pro­ in Ogdensburg, New York. ents held advocacy events at posed his abortion expan- W#Pontifex MARCH 11,2015

PHOTO BY KEVIN MASTEl LON Bishop Terry R. laValley spoke about immigration in aFeb15 speech to the Italian American Civic Association in Watert!7Nn. Bishop cites local group as model faith is different from their By Oeacoo Kevin Mastellon own manufactured so-called Staff writer religions.. And closer to home," he continued, "the WATERTOWN -- Bishop Terry R. whole current question of LaValley turned to the Water­ immigrant status relates to town New York Italian com­ tolerance on another level." munity to promote peaceful Bishop LaValley was in­ coexistence and a non-judg­ vited by the Association to mental approach to immigra­ speak at one of the events tion in a speech February 25 marking the IACA's 75th an­ at the Italian American Civic niversary in the Watertown Association. community. "You have much to teach The Association's club our communities, our coun­ rooms are located only a few try indeed our world when it hundred feet from St. An­ comes to integrating people thony's Church in Water­ from one culture to another town, a parish which boasts while allowing it to maintain its strong Italian heritage and its proud heritage," the membership. bishop told the audience. "Your strong Catholic Noting the roadblocks to faith," Bishop LaValley said, acceptance Italian, Polish, "which is an identifying fea­ French and Irish immigrants ture of your proud Italian in particular had when com­ heritage is witnessed ing to the United States at the through hard work and sup­ turn of the last century port of your faith family; Bishop LaValley said it was strengthening families, sup­ "these societal and govern­ porting your community, cel­ mental attitudes that led to ebrating your faith and the establishment of many embracing your Italian her­ Catholic schools and itage. Catholic hospitals." "What a gift,: he said. "It al­ "In some parts of our world most makes your Bishop an today," the bishop continued, Italian wanna-be." "we have more than road­ Bishop LaValley also spoke blocks but the outright of the importance of civic or­ heinous murdering of inno­ ganizations and lamented cent people by ruthless sav­ the trend away from associa­ ages who refuse to allow any tions dedicated to commu­ integration of peoples whose nity involvement. II NORTH MARCH 11,2015 MARCH 1 AT S1 MARY'S CATHEDRAL AT THE RITE OF ELECTION And Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates 'Thank you for coming to our St. Mary's Cathedral this afternoon to be counted among the elect,"Bishop laValley in his homily for the March 1 Rite of Election."Your presence this day brings such joy to all of us."

PHOTOS BY BETTY STEElE Alex Pinkerton signs the Book of the Elect as her sponsor John Pinkerton looks on. Alex will receive the sacraments of initiation - Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation - at the EasterVigii at St. Mary's Cathedral in Ogdensburg.

Deacon Patrick Donahue of the diocesan Department of Faith Formation invites RCIA directors from across the diocese to Anita Soltero,director of religious education at St. Peters Church in Plattsburgh, reads introduce the catechumens. from the scriptures during the ceremony. II NORTH C OUNTRY C ATHOLI C DIOCESAN LIFE MARCH 11 , 2015

Bishop's Schedule Rest in Peace Environmental Stewardship Catholic Charities March 11 - 10:50 a,m" Mass at 5t. This week marks the anniversary Beyond the Supermarket: Joseph's Home in Ogdensburg of the deaths of the follo wing You are what you eat accepting CCHD clergymen men who have served 8yYvona Fast March 12 - 11 a.m" Council of Priests in the Diocese of Ogdensburg Dioce san Faith and EcologyGroup Meeting at St. Patrick's Church in March 11- Msgr.Edmund Charles M. In the Bible,Jesus multiplied loaves Chateaugay applications J. DePauw, 1911 and fishes.Today,ourfood choices are limitless. We can eat out or cook in. We OGDENSBURG- Catholic Charities tent with the teaching of the March 12 - Rev.Joseph L. Stickelmyer, March 13 - 12 p.m" Mass at St. is now accepting applica­ Roman Catholic Church. 1984 can get 'take out' or buy pre-prepared, Mary's Cathedral tions for the Catholic Cam­ (Applicants do not have to be March 13 - Rev.James Keveny, 1880; fu lly cooked TV dinners that we just heat in the microwave. Our foods come paign for Human Catholic.) Rev.Ferdinand J. Ouelette, 1929; Rev. Development local grant This year two grants for March 14 - 4 p,m" Mass at St. Mary's from around the world - from China, Joseph A. Bachand, 1950 process for the Diocese of $4,000 each are available. Cathedral from Mexico, from California. March 14 - Msgr. Maurice John Bel­ Ogdensburg. Applications can be re­ But how do my food choices affect The criteria to be used for quested from Catholic Char­ lamy, 1958; Msgr. Edgar A. Gallagher, March 15 -10:30 a,m" Mass at the environment? submitting a proposal is: ities by mail, phone or 1961; Rev.John Quinn, M.5.C., 1962; Church of the Holy Angels in Altona Eating in instead of out and plan­ 1. Project must be aimed at e-mail. Rev.Joseph Uurcotte, O.M.I., 1980; alleviating the causes of If you have any questions ning my meals saves money, reduces Rev. Edward C. Rivette, 1981; Rev. Tim ­ poverty. or to receive an application, March 17 - 2 p,m" Episcopa l Council waste and conserves energy.Whole , othy J. Soucy, 2009 2. Project must be a new please write to: Catholic Meeting at the Spratt Conf, Room in fresh, unaltered foods have more fiavor initiative or an enhancement Charities " March 15 - Rev. Charles J. McMorrow, Ogdensburg and nutrients than their processed, of an established project. 6866 State Hgwy. 37, Og­ 1898; Rev. Howard G. Goiser, 1984 packaged cousins, which are stripped 3. Sponsoring group must densburg, NY 13669, or call: March 16 - Rev.W illiam A. 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PHOTOS BY AMANDA MINER in Ogdensburg Feb. 20-22 for acampus ministry lenten retreat. The group is shown at left in Wadhams College students from St.lawrence University in Canton, Clarkson University in Potsdam, SUNY Potsdam, chapel. Father Thomas Higman, parochial vicar of St. Bernard's in Saranac lake, middle, led one ofthe work­ SUNY Canton, SUNY Plattsburgh and Jefferson Community College in Watertown gathered at Wadhams Hall shops and Bishop Terry R.laValley celebrated Mass on Saturday evening. Collegians on retreat lege in Watertown. fortitude in their words. good relationship with God By Amanda Miner As the weekend opened Ms. Skovan said, "I found but it can always be im­ Staff writer with adoration of the Blessed the talks on this retreat in­ proved. Sacrament and Confession, spiring. My faith was "My favorite part of the re­ OGDENSBURG - Chamil Perera, a the students were able to strengthened through dis­ treat was getting to experi­ student at Clarkson Univer­ spend time with many dioce­ cussions on courage and vul­ ence being closer to God with sity in Potsdam, was one of san priests, including Fathers nerability. people my age who I could 20 college students from Thomas Higman, Scott Be­ relate to," she said. "So many campuses across the North lina, Bryan Stitt, Mark Reilly, My favorite part of the times we get wrapped up in Country who gathered at Douglas Lucia and Msgr. our own world, sometimes Wadhams Hall Feb. 20-22 for Robert Aucoin. retreat was getting to it's nice to step aside for a a Lenten retreat. Saturday's schedule in­ weekend and give a thank He told the North Country cluded workshops on experience being closer you back to Him." Catholic that the theme of Courage and the Saints, How to God with people my age The students were each as­ the retreat, "I will give you a to Improve Your Prayer Life, signed a saint to "adopt" dur­ new heart" (Ezekiel 26:36.) and New Age Trends & The who I could relate to ing Lent. They also received captured his experience per­ Occult. holy water after confession fectly. Kristen Skovan, SUNY Pots­ "However," she said, "my to bring back to their dorms "Indeed I felt jesus touch­ dam, said that she particu­ heart changed the most and, after learning about ing my heart and renewing larly enjoyed the workshop through fellowship with the spiritual warfare, they each my spirit to engage with Him presented by Father Higman other students, who inspired were given Miraculous with more prayer and to who broke down the mean­ me to be courageously vul­ Medals on chains. serve Him by sharing His ing of fortitude and pre­ nerable." Bishop Terry LaValley cele­ love with my brothers and sented St. Maximilian Kolbe The retreat was meant to brated Mass on Saturday sisters in college," he said. and St. Gianna Molla as ex­ be a time of rest and refuel­ evening of the retreat and "It was a wonderful experi­ amples of moral courage. ing for the students during then spent some time with ence to see my friends again The priest then shared Lent. Retreats like these give the students during dinner. from the fall retreat 2014 some very modern examples students the tools to live Other highlights included and get to know new faces of courage to help the stu­ their faith on secular college Stations of the Cross led by from St. Lawrence and SUNY dents relate. Students read campuses. Father Belina, a talk on con­ Canton,"Chamil said. letters from james Foley and Nikki Zeitzmann, SUNY fession by Father Stitt, a dis­ father Scott Belina, parochial vicar at St. Students also came to Wad­ Kayla Mueller, who were re­ Canton, said, "I go on the re­ cussion about adoration led Mary's Cathedral in Ogdensburg, was hams Hall from SUNY Pots­ cently captured and killed by treats for more spiritual by Msgr. Aucoin and a view­ one of six diocesan priests who assisted dam, SUNY Plattsburgh and ISIS. They worked in small guidance through my busy ing of the movie "The Giver," college schedule. I have a at the retreat. He led the Stations of the jefferson Community Col- groups to find examples of followed by discussion. Cross forthe college students. COUNTRY CATHOLIC • DIOCESAN LIFE ii NORTH MARCH 11,2015 YOUNG ESSAYISTS HONORED Funeral held for Sr. Rosalie Tapley LAKE PLACID - A Mass of Chris­ Her nursing career took tian Burial for Mercy Sister her to Sanatorium Gabriels, Mary Rosalie Tapley, age 82, The Sisters Infirmary, St. was held March 4 at in the Francis Hospital in Port Reiss Memorial Chapel in Jarvis, Mercy Hospital Water­ Uihlein Living Center. town and Upstate Medical She died March 1 at Mercy Center and Loretto Geriatric Center, Dallas, Pennsylvania, Center both in the Syracuse where she had been a resi­ area. dent since 2008. Burial will In 1977 she relocated to be in the spring at St. St. Margaret Convent, Lake Alphonsus Cemetery, Tupper Placid, and for a time was a Lake. nurse at Uihlein Mercy Cen­ Sister Rosalie was born ter. June 22, 1932 in Watertown, Sister Rosalie is survived the daughter of Francis and by her brother Paul and his Rosalie (Welch) Tapley. She wife Leilani, a niece and entered the Sisters of Mercy nephew and a sister-in law Grand Knight William Stowell of the Knight of Columbus Council 7364 of Adams and Father Martin Cline, pastor of St,Cecilia's in Tarrytown, New York, Feb. Mary Tapley. She was prede­ Church,are shown as they present awards to Matthew Sullivan,Michelle Kellar, and Abigail Hulbert for their winning essays. This 1, 1951 and after profession ceased by her parents and past fall the council held aCatholic essay contest which was open to all Catholic Students in public and parochial schools in grades she became a Certified Prac­ one brother Robert. eight through 12.The theme of the essay this year was'The Importance Of Religious Freedom." Stowell said that "the contest tical Nurse and received a BS Online condolences may opened the doors of young minds, enabling them to be creative, thoughtful and able to defend their Catholic beliefs."The council in Nursing at Mercy College, be shared at www.mbclarkfu­ awarded Matthew Sullivan first place in the ninth grade level,Abigaii Hulbert. first place in the eighth grade level and Michelle Kel­ Dobbs Ferry in 1971. neralhome.com lar, second place in the eighth grade level. The first place winning essays will be sent on to compete at the state level. YOUNG PRIESTS WELCOMED 'SOU P'ER SERVICE

The Program for the Ongoing Fonnation of Newly-Ordained Priests recently resumed its activities with apresentation by Bishop laValley March 4. Pictured at the Bishop's residence, from left,are Fathers Tojo Chacko, Scott Belina,Justin Thomas, Howard Venette (director), Thomas Higman, and Bishop laValley. For a New or GO GREEN! Used Car lIeee ive Ih cNU: in ),ollr c·mail ever)' Mond'l)' wh ere lOver ),011 arc in Ihe world. E-mail cward@dioogdcll siJurg.org MORT 10 signnl' loday. BACKUS While some people may have been disappointed about how this year's Super Bowl played out, Trinity Catholic students are proud to say they donated over 2000 cans and & SONS boxes of non-perishable foods to the local Massena food pantry and St. Vincent de 1 fl=~~~~1 Paul. The TCS "Soup"er Bowl is away students give back every yearto their commu­ On Canton-Ogdensburg R d. !llt/IjLOl't Phone ./6/l{t (Jfi{t,? For Mo':. :I~~~:~~~; \~~it'o~~:o~eb Page nity and leam the value of charity and service to others. Pictured here are kinder­ ~/t o/{;cati()It-J garten teacher Loralee Marsh,Anthony Bolia, liam Drake,Caroline Cromie and SVDP 315-393-5899 representatives, Phil Ashley and Deacon Tom Proulx. II NORTH CO U NT Rye AT H 0 LIe II MARCH 11,2015 D 10 C ESAN LIF E

Copyri~t Q20 14, United States Conferenee of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Photo credit IS Marla Josephine WUlastutilCRS. WORLD/NATION II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC MARCH 11,2015 People of faith urged to make home 'the way you want the world to look' In pursuit of religious liberty columnist Cal Thomas, the First Amendment presum­ I feel that over the past 10 to Loesch argued that "it's By Nate Madden panel also included radio ably would have protected 15 years there's been a great time to make Christians a Catholic News Service talk show host Dana Loesch their right to do so," he deal of apathy in the church." protected class." and U.S . Rep. Randy Neuge­ added. Perkins agreed, saying "You have group A who is FORTWASHINGTON,MD.(Americans who are people a right to get litigious if you speakers on a panel looking who espouse church teach­ don't allow the Ten of faith have failed to follow get offended," she said. at the issue. ing in the public square and the mantra that "if you see "It is not fair and it is not And one key to thwarting nonreligious implications for Commandments in the something, say something," equal that, in order to accom­ state encroachments upon threats to religious liberty in courthouse anymore, but and that silence has led to a modate someone else, that free exercise of religion is re­ the United States. loss of religious freedom. you must be deprived of a ligious exercise itself, said Thomas cited the exam­ where are they in your house? He cited a recent Ras­ right," she said. panelist Tony Perkins, who is ples of a couple of bakers, a Tony Perkins, president and CEO mussen poll in which that 82 Thomas asked her, "If you president and CEO of the photographer and a florist ofthe Family Research Council percent of the respondents are living a life that would be Family Research Council. who were sued, and in a cou­ said they believe that Ameri­ pleasing to (God), shouldn't "You make your home the ple of cases had to close their "l'm not sure if religious cans should not have to you expect to be perse­ way you want the world to businesses, because they re­ liberty even exists anymore," "quarantine their faith within cuted?" Loesch responded, "I look," he said Feb. 28. "Peo­ fused for religious reasons to said Loesch, who recalled the four walls of a church." think so and I think it's a ple say, They won't allow provide their services to that as child, she and her el­ Noting the much-antici­ badge of honor." prayer in school anymore,' same-sex couples planning ementary school classmates pated oral arguments in four Perkins urged both believ­ then pray with your kids at their wedding. had to have signed permis­ same-sex marriage cases the ers and nonbelievers to coa­ home. They don't allow the He also mentioned the fed­ sion slips to sing Christmas U.S. Supreme Court agreed to lesce on the issue. Ten Commandments in the eral mandate that most reli­ carols in a school play. hear, Perkins said the same "Whether you're religious courthouse anymore, but gious employers provide Loesch also stressed the poll also showed that 61 per­ or nonreligious, religious where are they in your contraceptives even if they responsibility of "living by cent of Americans believe freedom is the freedom upon house? That's where it be­ object to such coverage on example" that she said peo­ that the court should not which all other freedoms gins, but it shouldn't be re­ moral grounds and what he ple of faith have. "impose same-sex marriage hinge," he said, "and the fu­ stricted to that." described as "legions of 'The biggest threat to reli­ on the entire nation." ture of our country is only as The panel discussion took Christian students" in public gion (in the United States) is "If the court does try to im­ bright as our religious free­ place during the Conserva­ schools not allowed to in­ apathy," she explained. "We pose this on the whole na­ domis." tive Political Action Confer­ voke Christ's name in as people of faith need to tion, it won't solve the issue," Added Loesch, "You don't ence, held at a convention speeches because they were lead better by example, and said Perkins. "Rather, I think have to be a Christian to be center in a Maryland suburb told that it "violated the Con­ to be more active in the com­ it will lure us into one of the affected by a loss of religious of Washington. stitution." munity. Christians have al­ most tumultuous cultural liberty ... because if one free­ Moderated by syndicated "Had they used the name ways led in this regard ... but times this nation has ever dom can be taken away, all of as a curse word, that same seen." them can be taken away." Papal response to God's 'exaggerated' pardon No. The Lord always forgives 'The dirt on your heart Adding "the abandoned find a way to "seem more vir­ By Cindy Wooden everything." isn't washed away like a elderly" and children without tuous that we are: It's the Catholic NewsSer vice 'The Lord exaggerates. But stain" on clothes, like "going access to school to the list, path of hypocrisy." it is the truth," the pope said into the drycleaners and Pope Francis said that when Hypocrites, he said, "pre­ VATICANcnY(CNSj- When the Bible at the Mass in the Domus coming out clean," the pope one goes out to heal the tend to convert," but their says, "though your sins be Sanctae Marthae, where he said. "wounds of humanity where hearts do not belong to God. like scarlet" God will make lives. As the day's first reading, there is so much pain," then 'They belong to the father of them "white as snow," it ex­ The Lenten call to conver­ Isaiah 1:10, 16-20, makes "you will cleanse your heart." all lies, Satan. This is fake ho­ aggerates, just like God exag­ sion is a call to seek God's clear, the stains of sin are re ­ Turning to the day's Gospel liness. jesus prefers sinners gerates in his willingness to forgiveness and demonstrate moved "by doing, by taking a reading, Matthew 23:1-12, to those people a thousand forgive people, Pope Francis sincerity by acts of charity different path, another road the pope said jesus warned times over." said. and works of justice, Pope instead of that of eviL" his disciples -- and he warns Repentant sinners may be 'The Lord forgives gener­ Francis said. "And how do I do good? It's people today -- about the Sinners, he said, but at least ously," the pope said March 3 "How can I convert?" one easy," he said. Isaiah sums it hypocrisy of "saying the they are honest about it. during his early morning could ask, he said. The up as, "Make justice your right things, but doing the With Simon Peter they say, Mass. God never says, '''I will prophet Isaiah responded by aim: Redress the wronged, oppOSite." "Depart from me, Lord, for I forgive you just this much, telling people, "Learn to do hear the orphan's plea, de­ "All of us are clever," he am a sinful man," Pope Fran­ then we'll see about the rest.' good." fend the widow." said, and have the ability to cis said. NO~TH COUNT~Y CAT HOLI C MARCH 11,2015 Ie-WORLD/NATION Cardinal Edward M. Egan, CATHOLIC retired archbishop of New York, dies at age 82 NEW YORK (eNS) - Cardinal Ed­ For the Vatican, he served on WORLD ward M. Egan, who retired as From Bishop LaValley the Council of Cardinals for archbishop of New York in the Study of the Organiza­ AT A GLANCE 2009, died March 5. The tional and Economic Prob­ It is with profound sadness that we cause of death was cardiac lems of the Holy See for five have learned of the unexpected death Notre Dame's Father Hesburgh laid to rest with grand memorial arrest. He was 82. years and participated in the of Edward Cardinal Egan. Cardinal After collapsing at his resi­ 2005 conclave that elected Egan was atrue friend of the Diocese NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS) -- Holy Cross Father Theodore M. Hesburgh frequently dence that afternoon, he was Pope Benedict XVI. told friends and colleagues that his greatest ambition was to be a humble ser­ of Ogdensburg. He enjoyed his visits taken to NYU Langone Med­ With his death, the College to the North Country and cared very vant to God. When those same friends and colleagues joined thousands of ad­ ical Center, where doctors of Cardinals now has 226 mirers from across the U.S. at the University of Notre Dame to pay tribute to the pronounced him dead at members, 125 of whom are much for the welfare of this local longest-serving president of the nation's most recognized Catholic school dur­ 2:20 p.m. under 80 and therefore eligi­ Church. I recall with special fondness ing two days of funeral and memorial services ending March 4, they recalled a Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan ble to vote in a conclave to his presence at my Ordination and In­ man whose impact on the world was as great as that of a world leader. Afor­ of New York told Catholics of elect a new pope. stallation as the Fourteenth Bishop of mer U.S. president, a former U.S. secretary of state, politicians, cardinals, bish­ the archdiocese he was sad­ At the U.S. Conference of Ogdensburg. His Eminencewasa sup­ dened to tell them "our Catholic Bishops, Cardinal ops and clergy joined Notre Dame officials, students and faculty in portive and caring presence in my beloved" Cardinal Egan "has Egan was a current member own life and in the Ufe of the Catholic campus-wide tributes, processions and liturgical services as the world­ gone home to the Lord." of the Committee on Migra­ renowned priest was laid to rest. Before Father Ted, as he was affectionately "join me, please, in thank­ tion and a consultant to the Church in New York State and the called, died Feb. 26 at the age of 97, he requested a simple funeral that would ing God for his life, espe­ Committee on Pro-Life Activ­ Church universal. To His Eminence, be characteristic for priests in his religious community, said Dennis K. Brown, cially his generous and ities, as well as a member of Timothy Cardinal Dolan,Archbishop of spokesman for Notre Dame.The Congregation of Holy Cross kept the services in faithful priesthood. Pray as the board of bishops for the NewYork,toCardinal Egan5fami~, line with what is customary for other priests, but Father Hesburgh's world well that the powerful mercy Pontifical North American and to the Auxiliary Bishops, Priests, stature was much larger than most clergy and interest in paying last respects of jesus, in which our cardi­ College in Rome. ReDgious,and Lay Faithful of the Arch­ has been enormous, Brown said. nal had such trust, has ush­ Edward Michael Egan, the diocese of New York, I extend my ered him into heaven," said son of Thomas j. and deepest sympathy and that of the Cardinal Dolan, who suc­ Genevieve Costello Egan, was Four national Catholic publications call for ending the death penalty ceeded Cardinal Egan. born April 2, 1932 , in Oak Faithful of the Diocese of Ogdensburg WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Four nationally circulated Catholic publications called for "My sympathy to his natu­ Park, Illinois. and assure them of our prayers for the abolishing the death penalty in the United States in a jointly published edito­ ral family, who will grieve for He earned a bachelor's de­ repose of his soul and the consolation rial. America, National Catholic Register, National Catholic Reporter and Our their uncle, and to you, his gree in philosophy from St. of those who mourn his loss. May he Sunday Visitor urged their readers, the U.s. Catholic community and people of spiritual family here in the Mary of the Lake Seminary in rest in peace! Amen. faith to "stand with us and say, 'Capital punishment must end,'" the editorial Archdiocese of New York," he Mundelein, Illinois; a licenti­ Bishop Terry R. laValley stated. The editorial was published online March 5 by each publication and was added. ate in theology from the Pon­ In a telegram to Cardinal tifical Gregorian University to appear in the printed versions of each journal in the coming weeks. Dennis Dolan, Pope Francis offered in Rome; and a doctorate Coday, editor of National Catholic Reporter, said the effort evolved after the U.s. his heartfelt condolences. summa cum laude in canon cial relations. Supreme Court agreed in January to hear arguments in an Oklahoma death "I join you in commending law, also from the Gregorian. Named an auditor of the penalty case.The case, Glossip v. Gross, involves the use of a lethal-injection the late cardinal's noble soul He was ordained a priest of Roman Rota, the Vatican tri­ protocol widely used across the country that resulted in three botched execu­ to God, the father of mer­ the Chicago Archdiocese bunal primarily responsible tions in 2014. The Supreme Court is expected to decide the constitutionality of cies," the pope said, "with Dec. 15, 1957, at the North for hearing requests for mar­ lethal-injection executions in Oklahoma by the end of its term in June. "Our gratitude for his years of American College, in a cere­ riage annulments, in Novem­ ber 1972, then-Father Egan hope is that (the court) will hasten the end of the death penalty in the United episcopal ministry among mony that also included j. Christ's flock in Bridgeport Francis Stafford, another fu­ also was a professor of civil States," the editorial said. (Connecticut) and New York, ture cardinal. After further and criminal procedure at his distinguished service to studies in Rome, he returned the Studio Rotale and of Pope plans to canonize 5t. Therese's parents during family synod the Apostolic See, and his ex­ to Chicago in 1958 to serve canon law at the Gregorian; VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis is expected to canonize Blessed Louis and pert contribution to the revi­ as parochial vicar of Holy commissioner of the Vatican Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, during the world Synod of sion of the church's law in Name Cathedral Parish, as­ Congregation for Divine Wor­ Bishops on the family in October. Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congre­ the years following the Sec­ sistant chancellor and secre­ ship and the Sacraments; a gation for Saints' Causes, leading a conference Feb. 27 on the role of saints in ond Vatican Council." tary to Cardinal Albert G. consultor to the Vatican Con­ gregation for Clergy. the life of the church, announced that "thanks be to God, in October two A former auxiliary bishop Meyer. of New York, then-Bishop Back in Rome for doctoral Appointed an auxiliary spouses, parents of Saint Therese of Lisieu x, will be canonized. " Blessed Louis Egan was named to head the studies from 1960 to 1964, bishop in New York April 1, and Marie Zelie Guerin Martin were married in 1858. The couple had nine chil­ Diocese of Bridgeport in he also served as assistant 1985, he was transferred to dren, but four of them died in infancy. The five who survived -- including St. 1988 and was appointed as vice rector of the North Bridgeport Nov. 5, 1988, and Therese -- all entered religious life. Zelie Martin died of cancer in 1877, at the archbishop of New York in American College. Again in named archbishop of New age of 45; her husband died when he was 70 in 1894. The couple was beatified 2000. He was named a cardi­ Chicago from 1965 to 1972, York May 11 , 2000. He re­ in 2008.They are believed to be the first parents of asaint to be beatified, high­ nal in 2001. he was secretary to Cardinal tired in May 2009 at age 77; lighting the important role parents play in their children's human and spiritual In retirement, Cardinal john P. Cody, archdiocesan canon law requires bishops to turn their resignation into upbringing. Egan assisted in the works of vice chancellor and co-chan­ the New York Archdiocese. cellor for ecumenism and so- the pope at age 75. COUNTRY CATHOLIC MARCH 11,2015 SCRIPTURE REFlEGIONS Ides of March: what should we worry about? "Beware the Ides of March" prayer to surrender to the vance of the Law. The serpent is evil and re­ they warned julius Lord's action in our Princes, priests and peo­ March 15 minds them of their sins, so Caesar centuries lives, then the spirit ple had all ridiculed the as they gaze, they humbly ago. of the liturgy today prophets' message of re­ Fourth Sunday of Lent repent and are saved. It was the day of (Rejoice!) means form, so God is furiousl He So too jesus, when He is his death! something. sends them in exile in Baby­ READINGS lifted high on the cross, car­ What should we Centuries ago, cat­ lon for seventy years I Second Chronicles 36:14-16 ries in His own person, the be warned about on echumens to be In today's responsorial Ephesians2 :4-10 sins of all humanity. this Fourth Sunday? baptized on Easter, psalm, they sit by the Eu­ John 3:14-21 As jesus says in that Today marks the were showered with phrates river, longing for a Gospel, "Fo r God so loved half-way point in roses on this day (so "kuphar" (a boat) to carry the world that he gave his our Lenten journey. the celebrant at them home to jerusalem. only Son, so that everyone What have we Monsignor Mass wears rose "May my tongue cleave to pent on the pole that jesus who believes in him might done so far this Lent Paul E. vestments). my palate if I remember you refers to. not perish but might have to allow the Lord to Whitmore In the first reading not ... " they cry. Why could the same ser­ eternal life .. ." change and renew today, we hear about The Gospel from Luke pent that fatally bit so many By gazing on jesus on the us? the sinful laxity of today is a dialogue between of them also be a means of Cross, we see what our evil If we have really con­ the people in regards to jesus and Nicodemus. healing when they look at has done, and we repent formed our hearts and our temple worship and obser- We wonder about the ser- it? and are saved.

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No one, in tled when she bolts back There's not much new ex­ the manner of Colin Clive's into action. plained about the hazards Henry Frankenstein, an­ Like the dog before her, of tampering with nature in nounces, "It's alive!" Instead, Zoe 2.0 isn't quite right, and the second-rate horror exer­ Clay reflects, ''This might is soon chasing her pals cise ''The Lazarus Effect" work!" around the lab while dealing (Relativity). The pooch isn't overjoyed with the childhood trauma There's also little that's with his jumper-cable "res­ of having started a fatal fire. frightening. urrection." The reSUlting The fright factor consists of Assisted by plucky video­ overload of brain chemicals Zoe popping out of the grapher Eva (Sarah Bolger), gets every single synapse shadows when she's not CNS PHOTO/RElATIVITYMED IA four intrepid young medical clicking along so well that reading minds or skittering Sarah Bolger and Olivia Wilde star in a scene from the movie "The Lazarus Effect." researchers -- Frank (Mark hallucinations -- and, incon­ down hallways. Duplass), his fiancee, Zoe veniently, telekinesis - re­ Before her revivification, for guage. (Olivia Wilde), Clay (Evan Pe­ sult. Zoe is revealed to be nomi­ instance, as a personal cre­ The Catholic News Service ters) and Niko (Donald Even attributed to a ca­ nally Catholic. This means ation in which one keeps re­ classification is A-III -­ Glover) -- have been devel­ nine Carrie, this remains the she reflects on her mortal peating a painful moment adults. 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CLiNTON Time: immediately following the 4:30 Jr./Sr. high school: March 25 at 6 p.m., RETREAT DAY anticipated Mass. April 21 at 6 p.m., May 20 at 6 p.m.July Place: St.Ann's Church 15 at 6 p.m., Aug.16 at 6 p.m ., Plattsburgh - Aretreat day to be held. Contact: 518-856-9656 Date: March 14 BEREAVEMENT MEETING Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. JEFFERSON Watertown - The Sisters of St. Joseph Place: 77 Brinkerhoff St. (former Regina LENTEN RETREAT will be having their monthly bereave­ Maria Retreat House) Adams - "Back to Basics" Lenten Retreat ment meeting. Presenter: Sister Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ to be held. Date: March 23 Cost Suggested donation, $25 Date: March 23-26 Time: 7 p.m. Features: "Lenten Journey" will focus on Time: 6:30 p.m. (Mass at 5:30 p.m.Tues­ Place: Hearthside Hospitality Center deepening our friendship with the Lord day and Thursday.) Features: Rev.Toby Schilling, Chaplain by exploring different ways of praying. Place: St. Cecilia's Church at Samaritan Medical Center to speak on Contact: call: 315-212-6592 or email: sr­ Speaker: Fr. Martin Cline, pastor ofSt. topic "So You're Angry " [email protected] by March 11. Cecilial Queen of Heaven Schedule: Mon, Evening Prayers with IHC REGISTRATION FASHION SHOW Renewal of Baptismal Promises. RE­ Watertown - Registration for new and Chazy - Join us for our"Spring into The North County Catholic welcomes contributions to "Around the Diocese': FLECTION: "Baptism for Me Today"; Tues, returning students in grades 1-6 set Fashion" Fashion Show. Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: Eucharistic Adoration. REFLECTION : "My Date: March 17 at IHC Primary and Date: March 15 North Country Catholi~ PO Box 326, Confirmation All These Years Later"; Wed, March 18 at IHC Intermediate Time: 1 p.m. Ogdensburg, NY 13669;fa x, 1-866-314-7296; Sacraments of Marriage and Holy Orders, Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Place: Sacred Heart Parish Center e·mail [email protected]. Prayer for Renewal and Increase ofVoca­ Contact: If new to the area please call Cost $5 Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursdaybefore publication. tions. REFLECTION: "Ones Vocation"; (315) 788-7011 for an appointment Features: Fashions and accessories by 1------.------1 Thurs, Prayer with Stations of the Cross. Christopher and Banks and c.J. Banks. Date: March 14 Contact cal l 518-561-5083 oremail REFLECTION: "What Does it Mean To be SPAGHETII SUPPER Refreshments and door prize,as we ll as Time: 3 p.m. to 6 [email protected] Catholic?" Watertown - The Altar Rosary Society discount coupons for attendees. Place: Parish center will be having a spaghetti supper. Cost:Adults, $9; Children 4-12, $4; 3 and ESSEX DAY OF RETREAT Date: March 26 PANCAKE BREAKFAST under,Free Sl PATRICK'S DAY DINNER Watertown - Aday of retreat has been Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 Champlain - St. Mary's Parish will be Menu: Traditional Corned beef or Ham, Elizabethtown - St. Elizabeth's will hold planned. Place: St. Anthony's Msgr.Sechi Hall having a pancake breakfast. cabbage and "a ll the trimmings';various its annual St. Patrick's day dinner. Date: March 29 Cost:Adults, $8; Children, $4.50; under Date: March 22 desserts, beverages (adult fare entitles Date: Ma rch 15 Time: 11 a.m. to 4:30 3, Free; Sauce, $5 per quart; Meatballs, Time: 8 a.m. to Noon those 21+ to a small "a dult" beverage of Time: 2 p.m. to 6 Place: SSJ Motherhouse $.75 each Place: Champlain Kof Chall either Guinness or Bailey's) Place: St. Elizabeth's parish hall Features: The retreat day - " Lenten Features: Take-outs begin at 4 p.m., Cost Adults, $8; Children 5-12, $$; Features: Take-outs available. Tradi­ Cost:Adults, $11; Children under 12, $5 Journey" will focus on deepening our please bring your own containers under 5, Free tionallrish music by Elisabeth Churchill Features:Take-outs will be available friendship with the Lord by exploring and George Schnob. Irish dancers,50150 after 1:30 p.m. Tickets for a cash raffle different ways of praying. Sister Bethany HOLY HOURS SCHOOL OF HEALING Raffle and Green Basket Raffle (1 ticket and other items will be available. Adin­ Fitzgerald, SSJ, will be the presenter. AdamslHenderson - Holy Hours set Ellenburg Center - Our Lady of the for $1.00 or 6 for $5.00). The income ner of Corned Beefl Ham, cabbage, car­ Cost: Suggested offering - $25. Schedule March 4 at St. Cecilia, 6:30 Adirondacks House of Prayer will have a generated from this event will be used rots, potatoes, homemade bread Contact: To register, call: 315-212-6592 p.m.: March 16 at St. Cecilia 5 p.m. (fol­ special prayer training class. to further the Catholic Daughters of the or email: [email protected] lowed by pot luck) Date: April 9-12 FRANKLIN Americas Court Saint Monica #25 98 ofSt March 25 Cost $35 non-refundable fee due Augustine's Parish mission of charity SlJOSEPH'S DAY DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY March 22 Bombay - StJoseph's Church will be ABOUTTHE CAMINO Watertown - Our Lady of the Sacred Features:lntroduction to the Founda ­ WEEKDAY LENTEN ADORATION holding the annual StJoseph's Day Mass Sackets Harbor - Father Kevin 0' Brien Heart Church will hold a Divine Mercy tions of Healing, History of Healing in Plattsburgh - This year St. Peter's Church and meatless cover dish dinner to follow. will give a presentation about his Sep­ Sunday Celebration. the Church, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and will offer Lenten weekday adoration. Date: Ma rch 19 tember 2014 pilgrimage walk on the Schedule: Beginning Good Friday at 3 practical experience prayer ministry Schedule: Mon.and Tues. after 7 a.m. Time: 5:30 p.m. Camino de Santiago. p.m. the Divine Mercy novena will begin Rooms available for overnight guests. Mass until 9 p.m. Features: bring a meatless dish to share Date: March 21 Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated Commuters welcomed. Place: St. Frere Andre's Chapel to the StJoseph Table Dinner. Time: 10:30-1 :30, lunch included April 12 at 3 p.m., there will be Exposi­ Contact: [email protected] or Features: Adoration will end with Bene­ Place: St. Andrew Catholic Church Parish tion of the Blessed Sacrament, Chaplet call 518-594.3253 diction at 7 p.m. on Tues. of Holy Week. CHICKEN &BISCUIT DINNER Center, corner of East Main @Woolsey of Divine Mercy, & a procession. Bring Contact: To sign up for one hour a week Fort Covington - St. Mary's will be hav­ FISH FRY Contact: Anne Thomas 315-646-3687. images to be blessed of adoration, call the rectory at 563- ing a Chicken & Biscuit Dinner. Contact: For more info on Mercy Sun­ Chazy - Sacred Heart Parish to have 1692 or stop in the Chapel anytime dur­ Date: Ma rch 22 IHC OPEN HOUSES day, call Judy at 315-783-7349 or visit their annual all you can eat fish fry. ing adoration hours. Time: 11 :30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Watertown -Immaculate Heart Central www.thedivinemercy.org Date: March 13 Place:St. Mary's Parish Hall School to hold open houses for new and Time: 4:30 p.m.to 7:30 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Cost: Adults, $8; Children under 12, $5 prospective families. LlFERIGHT MEETING Place: Parish Center Plattsburgh - Eucharistic Adoration is Features:Take-outs available Primary/intermediate schools: March Watertown - Liferight of Watertown, a Cost Take-outs and Adults, $1 0; Chil­ held throughout the year every Wednes 24 at 6 p.m., Primary School; April 22 at pro-life educational organization, meets dren 6-12, $5 day, Thursday,and Friday. DEVOTION AND HOLY HOUR 6 p.m ., Intermediate School; May 19 at 6 the first Wednesday of the Month. Place: St.john 's "Holy Family" Adora­ St. Regis Falls - First Saturday Devotion Sl PADDY'S DAY DINNER p.m., Primary School;July 15 at 6 p.m., Time:1 p.m. tion Chapel, downstairs and Holy Hour to be held. Intermediate School Aug.17 at 6 Place: 312 Sherman St. Peru - St.Augustine's parish to have St. Time: 9 a.m.t09 p.m Date: First Saturday of each month. p.m.,lntermediate School. Contact: Phone 315-788-8480 Paddy 's Day dinner. CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE II NORTH CO U N TRY CAT H 0 Lie MARCH 11 ,2 015 II NEWS OBITUARIES .... 1 r- / -' The Pontifical Mission Societies of the AuSable Forks - Harriet E. (Lawrence) Cemetery, Lowville Patrick's Church . lk ~. ~ Diocese of Ogdensburg,lnc. Blaise, 77; Funeral Services March 2, 2015 at Holy Name Church; burial in parish Lyon Mountain - Dr. Frances M. Penalis, Potsdam - Michael David Rose, 55; Fu ­ JC~~~t The Society for the Propagation of the Faith cemetery. 85; Funeral Services March 5, 2015 at St. neral Services March 6, 2015 at St. Mary's ,. J 'Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, 55J, Director r- =- Bernard'sChurch ; burial in parish ceme­ Church; burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. 622 Wash ington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 (3 15) 393-2920; lax 1-866-3 14-7296 Carthage - Dorothy M. (Burke) Bloss, 89; tery. [email protected] rg Funeral Services March 2,2015 atthe Saranac Lake - Philip M."Brown Bear" Lundy Fun eral Home & Cremation Serv­ Madrid - El win L. Lindley, 83; Funeral Duprey, 71; Funeral Services March 5, ice, Inc.; burial in Riverside Cemetery, Services March 2,2015 at St.john the 2015 at St. Bernard 's Church; burial in St. Copenhagen. Baptist Church; burial in SUohn the Bernard 's Cemetery. National Prayer Baptist Cemetery. Carthage - Paul R. Storms, 59; Funeral Schroon Lake - Donald Joseph Sharlan; Services March 7,2015 at StJames Malone - Frank E. Lawrence 66; Funeral Funeral Services Feb. 9,2015 at Our Lady and Penny Week Church . Services Feb. 28, 2015 at the Bruso­ of Lourdes Church . Desnoyers Funeral Hom e; burial in Burke Chasm Falls - Frances (Paquin) Dampier, Center Cemetery. Ticonderoga - Katherine Jean (Nadeau) From the Director's Desk 87; Funeral Services March 6,2015 at St. Charboneau,84; Funeral Services at St. Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Helens Church . Ogdensburg - Martha (Needle) Monnet, Mary's Church Feb. 28, 2015; burial in 94; Fun eral Services at St. Mary's Cathe­ parish cemetery. Diocesan Mission Director Chateaugay - Th eresa A. (Barcomb) Lob­ dral Chapel; burial in Foxwood Memorial The Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) teaches our dell, 91; Funeral Services March 5,2015 Park. Watertown - David H. Feistel, 58; Funeral children the importance of prayer and sacrifice. This year, at St. Patrick's Church; burial in Burke Services March 2,2015 at the Reed & the Missionary Childhood Association celebrates National Center Cemetery. Ogdensburg - Shirley M. (Cody) Nichols, Benoit Funeral Home; burial in Brookside Prayer and Penny Week from March 8-15, 2015. 88; Funeral Services March 6, 2015 at Cemetery. Chazy - Lucien Joseph Dionne, 101; Fu­ Notre Dame Church; burial in St. Mary's The Missionary Childhood Association's neral Services March 3,2015 at Sacred Cemetery. Watertown - John R."Jack" Keenan, 95; Heart Church; burial in parish cemetery. Funeral Services March 7, 2015 at St. lenten prayer and sacrifice program Ogdensburg - Mary E. (Stubbs) Pirie, 86; Patrick's Church. Dannemora - Laura C. (Gonyea) Buck, Funeral Services March 7, 2015 at St. This program serves as MCA's Lenten prayer and sacrifice 96; Funeral Services March 7,2015 at St. Mary's Cathedra l; burial in St. Mary's Watertown - Virginia M. (Abbott) Os­ program for Grades K-8 . National Prayer and Penny Week Program continues to honor the legacy of Venerable Pauline Joseph's Church; burial in parish ceme­ Cemetery. born, 68; Funeral Services March 4,2015 Jaricot, the founder of the Society for the Propagation of the tery. at Holy Family Church; burial in Brookside Faith. Port Henry - Robert J. "Red " Brooks, 94; Cemetery. We have asked the Catholic Schools of the Diocese to par­ Elizabethtown - Claudia N. (Reed) Hilde­ Funeral Services March 5, 2015 at St. ticipate this year in National Prayer and Penny Week . The brandt, 86; Funeral Services March 2, Patrick's Church . Willsboro - Lyman P. Mero, 79; Fun era l Holy Father, Pope Francis, asks this of the Youth in our 2015 at St. Elizabeth'sChurch ; burial in Services March 5,2015 at St. Phillips of world, to continue to care for the poor and be sensitive to Lewis Cemetery. Port Henry- William A.Gray 111,68; Fu­ Jesus Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery, the needs of the Mission Lands. neral Services Feb.28, 2015 at St. Willsboro National Prayer and Penny Week is a wonderful way to Gouverneur - Catherin Ann "Kitty" teach the concept of prayer and sacrifice together. (Rumble) Mashaw, 72; Funeral Services Make the Journey of Faith with the During National Prayer Week, MCA invited students to re­ March 7, 2015 at StJames Church; burial member children in the missions, especially those who are waiting to hear the "Good News" proclaimed as we pray to­ in StJames Cemetery. NORTH COUNTRY gether as a mission family here at home: Harrisville - Stephen Douglas Chartrand, God our Father, 62; Funeral Services March 3,2015 at St. You are love; you have created the whole world. Help us to see all of Francis So lanus Church; burial in St. Fran ­ CATHOLIC God's children as gifts, Jesus, our lord, You teach us that all life is sa­ cis Cemetery. cred. Strengthen us to witness every day to Your love with our Houseville - Theodore J. "Teddy" Bielecki, words, adions and sacrifices. Holy Spirit, giver of life, as missionary 75; Funeral Services March 2,2015 at St. disciples you invite us to share the Good News, cooperating with you Hed wig's Church; burial in Lowville Rural and one another to walk with our brothers and sisters who live in poverty, loneliness, and despair. In aspecial way we ask You to bless all the missionaries sharing Your love in mission countries. We send 'I depend on our Catholic newspaper to serve as a critical means of this prayer across the world in Jesus' name. communication as we move forward together with a mutually shared Amen. vision for the future of the church in our beloved diocese.' Bishop Terry R. La VaJJey Subscribe to the North Country Catholic today Thank you to our students in the MCA program for all Subscribe online at our website they do. God Blessl www.northcountrycatholic.org or ca ll OJ' office at S 15-608-7556 :7it;lflOlt/ ../6//,/ [j)t't? Please remember'1he Society for the Propagation of the Faith" Discove r what the new diocesan vision means for the parishes and people of the Diocese of Ogdensburg when writing or changing your Will. .%1' W,;catiollJ [[ NORTH CO UNTRY CAT HOLI C AROUND THE DIOCESE MARCH 11 , 2015 BISHOP JOINS THE SIMARY'S SCHOOL FAMilY IN CANTON

PHOTO BY ZACK LEADER ing his recent school visit. Pictured at left is Father Douglas lucia, pastor. Flanking the bishop at right are Bishop Terry R.laValley is shown with the students, faculty and parish staff ofSt. Mary's School in Canton dur- Pamelia Neal, principal; and Deacon James Snell. Around LEWIS Mercy will be celebrated. SIPATRICK'S DAY DINNER APPRECIATION DINNER Features: Deep fried or Oven baked fish. Date: April 12 Harrisville - St. Patrick's Day dinner to be Ogdensburg - The Knights of Columbus Take-outs available CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Place: St. Hedwig'sChurch held. Council 258 will be holding an Apprecia­ LENTEN EUCHARISTIC ADORATION DIOCESAN EVENTS Schedule: A Divine Mercy movie, The Date: March 21 tion Dinner and Dance. lowville -lenten Eucharistic Adoration Pope of Mercy, will be shown in the Time: 4 p.m. to 6 Date: March 14 CHRISM MASS to be held. church hall at 2 p.m. Reconciliation will Place: St. Francis Solanus Church Time: Cash bar for Cocktails at 5 p.m., Ogdensburg - All the faithful of the Dio­ Date: March 19 begin at 2:30.At 3 p.m.The Divine Mercy Cost:Adults, $10; Children 5-12, $5; Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Dance, 7 p.m. to 11 cese of Ogdensburg are cordially invited Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5 Celebration will include: The Blessing of under 5, Free Features:"ASure Cure for Cabin Fever': to the Chrism Mass Place: St. Peter's Church the Divine Mercy Image, Exposition of Features: Baked Ham, take-outs after 4, All members and their guest are invited Date: March 26 Features: Dedicated to the action of the Most Blessed Sacrament, The Divine "Fraser Family and Friends"will be there for a Free Turkey Dinner. live music with Time: 11 a.m . Pro-life initiatives, Exposition, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, homily and Benediction. to entertain with Irish music! the Charlton Brothers Band. Place: St. Mary's Cathedral Mercy Chaplet, Silent Adoration, the Features: Rev.John Mikalajunas, Pastor SILAWRENCE Features: Bishop Terry R.laValley Will Rosary for life, and the Benediction . of Holy Trinity Church of Utica, will be RUMMAGE SALE led Renewal of Priestly Commitment, the the Guest Celebrant. Acover dish recep­ ACIES CEREMONY Canton - St. Mary's School will be hav Blessing of the Holy Oils and the conse­ DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY tion will follow in the church hall. Ogdensburg - The Annual Acies Cere­ ing a rummage sale. cration of the Sacred Chrism for use in all Houseville - The Feast ofThe Divine Contact: 348-6260. mony for legion of Mary members, aux­ Schedule: March 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 the churches ofthe Diocese. iliary members and interested p.m . and March 21 from 8 a.m. to 11 NEIGHBORING DIOCESES 1------parishioners, will be held. I Plattsburgh Date: March 22 FISH & SHRIMP FRY LENTEN RENEWAL I Wholesale Homes Time: 2 p.m. Gouvemeur - Fish and shrimp fry to be Syracuse - lenten retreat set I Place: Deacon Winter Chapel of St. held every Friday during lent. Date: March 24 Mary's Cathedral. Date: Feb. 20 - April 3 Time: 7 p.m. Features: Father Scott Beli na will lead Place: StJames School Place: Christ the King Retreat House & the Exposition and Benediction, deliver Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 Conference Center the homily. The ceremony consists of an Cost: Adults, $10; Children 12 and under, Cost: $20 or what you can afford individual Consecration and a Collective $5; Children under 5, Free Features: Sister laura Bufano, who New or Used Manufactured and Modular Homes Consecration to Mary. Active members Contact: Take-outs and deliver avail­ serves in pastoral planning for the Dio­ 7109 State Route 9 will renew their Consecration to Mary. able, phone 287-0130 for faster service cese of Syracuse, will lead this presenta­ tion. lenten evening of renewal will use 518-563-1100 or 1-800-640-1833 FRIDAY FISH DINNER poetry, scripture, song and stories as www. pwmh.com Star lake - St. Hubert's will hold fish companions and guides through our dinners every Friday during lent. own spiritual geography. Plattsburgh Wholesale Homes will deliver homes Date: Starting Feb.20 Contact: spiritualrenewalcenter.com, Time: 5 p.m. phone: 315-472-6546 Email: mail@spir­ I as far as Watertown, come see us today! I Cost: Dinners, $1 0' kids under 10, $5 itualrenewalcenter.com ~------~