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All people long for mercy IN SUPPORT VAllCANCITY(CNS)-- Authentic re­ Buddhist, Sikh and other re­ The leaders were in Rome a day passes that we do not ligions help people under­ ligious leaders. for a conference on religions hear of acts of violence, con­ OF VOCATIONS stand that they are, in fact, "We seek a love that en­ and mercy organized by the flict, kidnapping, terrorist at­ loved and can be forgiven dures beyond momentary Pontifical Council for Interre­ tacks, killings and 'Come Holy and are called to love and pleasures, a safe harbor ligious Dialogue and the In­ destruction. Spirit, come' forgive others, Pope Francis where we can end our rest­ ternational Dialogue Center, "It is horrible that at times, said. less wanderings, an infinite which was founded in 2012 to justify such barbarism, "We thirst for mercy, and embrace that forgives and by Saudi Arabia, Austria and the name of a religion or the no technology can quench reconciles," the pope told the Spain with the support of the name of God himself is in­ that thirst," the pope told leaders Nov. 3 during an au­ Holy See. voked," Pope Francis told the Jewish, Christian, Muslim, dience at the Vatican. "Sadly," the pope said, "not group. Annual report AT THE BLUE MASS of diocesan Foundation

PHOTO BY FR. THOMAS HIGMAN Rhonda Gruenewald of Houston, au­ thor of "Hundredfold: AGuide to Parish Vocation Ministry," served as keynoter at the Hundredfold Voca­ tions Conference at the Church of the The report of the Foundation ofthe Visitation in Norfolk on Saturday. Fa­ Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg therThomasJ.Higman,assodate v0- indudes information about the mission of cation director for the diocese,said the Foundation, methods of giving, its fi­ nandal position and more. that more than 30 parishes were rep­ resented at the gathering. As she trav­ SPECIAL SECTION, PAGES 7-10 eled to the North Country,Mrs. Gruenewald asked for prayers in a God's Mercy in Facebook message."They have 100,000 Catholics in the diocese, but PHOTO BY COLLEEN MINER God's Country New York State Police Sgt. Gabriel Ward, his wife Christine and daughter,Melanie, parishioners of Sts. Philip and James Church in we are expecting over 100 attendees, lisbon, brought the Offertory gifts to Bishop laValley at the first diocesan Blue Mass Oct. 30 StJoseph's Church in Malone.They which is more than enough to bring Burying the dead were led to the altar by Father Thomas Higman, master of ceremonies for the liturgy. See pages 3and 5 for more. about aculture ofvocations," she in the age of wrote."Come Ho~Spiritcomer cremation FULL STORY, PAGE 4 CElEBRATINGJUBILARIANS: Sister Flavia D'Costa, SCC, observes 25 years ... p.6 II NOR TH e 0 U N TRY C AT H 0 Li e DIOCESAN LIFE NOV. 9, 2016 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR'S NOTE CATHOLIC Box 326 Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 'We love you and we have your back' USPS 0039-3400 "We love you and we have During his 22 years as a your back" showed a deep - The deacons, readers, gift BISHOP TERRY your back" priest for the Diocese of Og­ and personal - connection be­ bearers were all part of the law R.LAVALLEY With these words, Fa­ densburg, he has been tween people who go to work enforcement community. President ther Chris Carrara of a chaplain for police with guns at their waist and It's not an easy time to work REV.JOSEPH A.MORGAN Lowville welcomed a agencies and fire de­ the rest of us who pray for as a police officer, FBI agent or Vice President church-ful of police of­ partments, responding them, and pray in gratitude a corrections officer. During JAMES D.CROWLEY ficers, border patrol to the needs of police that we have them. the Mass, we prayed for a state Secretary-Treasurer agents, corrections per­ officers, firefighters The stirring celebration trooper who had recently been MARY LOU KILIAN sonnel and their fami­ and victims of crimes, opened with the posting of the killed in the line of duty. Drug Editor! lies to the first accidents and colors by officers in dress uni­ busts, prisons incidents and General Manager diocesan Blue Mass tragedies. forms, walking in formation, tragic accidents are all-too­ Oct. 30 at St. joseph's When Bishop LaValley leading into the national an­ common headlines in our local Publish 45 is- in Malone. announced that the dio­ them. newspapers. ~ sues per year: It wasn't surprising cese would alternate At the conclusion of the All of these selfless, coura­ ... Weekly except to see Father Carrara Mary lou the annual diocesan Mass, the flags were taken geous officers put their own skipping one open the celebration. Kilian Harvest Mass with a down, (more appropriately lives on the line - day in and week in Jan Men and women in law Blue Mass, appointing called "the retiring of the col­ day out - to protect ours. and April and enforcement have al- Father Carrara to the ors") and every officer in the Reminding them that we every other ways been close to his heart. planning committee was a no­ congregation was invited to know this, appreciate it and are wIeek beginning July through As a teenager in Seldon, Long brainer. join in the recessional and praying for them seems like a Aug. and skipping one week Island, Father Carrara served And so, Father Carrara's meet the bishop at the exit of perfect way to spend a Sunday in Oec. by the Diocese of Og- as a volunteer fire fighter. words "we love you ... we have the church. afternoon. den sburg. 622 Washington Street, Og­ densburg, N.Y. 13669. APASTOR'S PERSPEGIVE EdttorialOffice: 622 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. Story of the little man in a tree: our story Telephon e: I was so pleased that the could bring the Lord to us. It jesus recognized that quality (315) 608-7556 story about Zacchaeus, the tax 'Father Bill Say;~-' ~ could just be a time when in Zacchaeus. He recognized collector, was the Gospel read­ tipastor22 @gmail :Z: ()+~ walking out of doors, some­ that Zacchaeus knew what he E-mail: ing on a recent Sunday. This times just a quiet moment. hoped to be and was not afraid news@northcountry story is one of my favorite .I ~ \ Like Zacchaeus, we will to change, not afraid of con­ catholic.org Gospel readings. Zacchaeus .rj know when the time comes if version. has become one of the more ~ our heart is open and loving. I suspect that like you I was Entered at the delightful characters in the We will know exactly when quite surprised by Zacchaeus' Post Office: Gospels and his story has a Fr. \Villiam G. 'hl(~ nch jesus wants to come to invite conversion. Remember, "Be­ Ogd ensburg, NY message for us all today. us to stay with him. hold, half of my possessions, 13669 and I am sure you can imagine eus proved to be open and What did jesus recognize in Lord, I shall give to the poor, additional mailing officesa s what it all looked like with Zac­ ready. Zacchaeus? Thinking it over, I and if I have extorted anything Periodical Postage. chaeus climbing up that I believe that the Zacchaeus' suspect that jesus looked up from anyone I shall repay it sycamore tree. He was a short story is our story. jesus wants in that tree and recognized a four times over." to notice in us what he noticed Subsaiptioo: man which was a good thing. certain humility in Zacchaeus. Wowl This is truly immediate For one year: Otherwise, he would not have in Zacchaeus, each and every Jesus saw a child-like spirit. conversion. Is that what the In-DioceseR ate:$ 27 had to climb up a tree in order day. jesus looks to our faith; This man, despite his wealth, Lord expects from us? I think Outside of DioceseRate :$ 30 to have a good look at jesus jesus looks to us for a heart was able to be little; he was ac­ so. It may never be quite as and might have been lost in that is open to God's love. tually child-like. He was open spectacular as with Zacchaeus, Mattersfor publication the crowd. jesus would have jesus wants to be with us in for conversion. however, I am certain some­ should be never noticed him. love. Many spiritual writers have thing must happen when we addressed to I see a lesson in all of this. I believe that jesus reaches encouraged Christians to be meet the Lord, when the Lord PO Box 326 out to us every day. Somehow seeing Zacchaeus child-like, to be little in the comes to be with us. jesus will Ogdensburg, NY 13669 up in that tree, jesus knew it Just as it was with Zaccha­ sight of God . This means de­ guide us to know what it is and should be recei ved by was the perfect time to do eus, such an experience with veloping a spirit of humility so that will truly transform our Thursday prior to jesus will always be a com­ publication. something a bit dramatic. I am jesus can find an opening, so lives into what they should be. sure it was a risk for jesus. plete surprise. When we live that he can become part of our What will happen? It may be Paper is printed each with faith - a strong and alive Monday; Would Zacchaeus react poorly? faith - we will be able to recog­ lives. something that must be re­ dateline isWedne sday. However, jesus recognized Humility means that we hon­ moved from life that blocks something special about Zac­ nize jesus as he strives to estly know ourselves, that we our relationship with God or Member, Catholi cPre ss enter our life and our heart. Ass ociation. chaeus. We should be open to God's recognize our path to become possibly, something we should As you remember, Zacchaeus surprises every day. The Lord a good person, a Christ-like be doing to make our friend­ POSTMASTER: was not exactly a respectable person. ship with God so much closer. may come in all sorts of ways - Send address changes to person - he was a tax collector My friend, Catherine Do­ These are often small things ways that God choses - ways North Country Catholic, and a wealthy person. He was herty, says this - "What you do yet, they will be real conver­ that are truly surprises. It PO Box 326 not well liked by his neigh­ matters - but not much! What could possibly be at Mass, or sions. Ogdensburg, NY bors. Yet, jesus singles him you are matters tremen­ These little steps are the mir­ in prayer; another person 13669-0326 out for his attention. Zaccha- dously." acles of the Christian life. NORTH C OUNTRY C ATHOLI C NOV . 9 , 2016 DIOCESAN LIFE FOLLOW ME In gratitude for our 'guardian angels' the effects of original sin and fails to live up to our Bishop Terry R. LaValley's baptismal calling, we will homily for the first diocesan sin against our neighbor and your presence is re­ Blue Mass held Oct. 30 at St. quired as we suffer the con­ Joseph's Church in Malone sequences of such behavior. We trust in your protec­ What has come be known tion from those unable or as the Blue Mass has been unwilling to repent, mend traditionally celebrated in their ways and live in peace, the Fall because this is when from those who refuse to re­ the Church celebrates the spect their neighbor. Feast of St. Michael the My sisters and brothers, Archangel (on Sept. 29). St. we need to continue to fos­ Michael is considered the ter the truths that our faith head of the angelic armies hold so dear: the worship and the patron saint of po­ of God alone; obedience to lice officers and security His commandments, includ­ forces. In a certain sense, ing respect for every human all of you in Law Enforce­ life; protection of marriage ment, Homeland Security, and family life; freedom to Park Service, and Correc­ live our faith in the public tions are like guardian an­ square; and justice due gels who defend us against every human person. We the evils of our day. have much to do! Yes , evil is all around us Paul writes to the people and because of your voca­ of Thessalonica in our Sec­ tion of service, too often, ond Reading, telling them you see it up close and the that he always prays that brutal havoc that evil brings PHOTO BY COLLEEN MINER God will bring to fulfillment when it has its way. At the conclusion of the Oct. 30 Blue Mass at StJoseph's in Malone, Bishop laValley greeted the law enforcement personnel who at­ every good purpose and We call this the Blue Mass tended the liturgy, including Kevin Mulverhill, Franklin County Sheriff . every effort of faith. Christ­ because it is the most com­ ened. We can become disil­ little by little, warn them peace and harmony. Some­ led, Christ-fed, Hope-filled, mon color of your uniforms. lUSioned, cynical and quite and remind them of the sins times, as Rodney King won­ that's our prayer, too. You form a thin blue line negative. they are committing, that dered years ago, "Why can't May God keep you safe, that protects and defends You and I begin to ques­ they may abandon their we all just get along?" you who protect and serve our communities from evil tion a wrongdoer's ability to wickedness and believe in Because society has yet to us so faithfully here in our and all that would harm us. make amends, to right you, a Lord." Yes , Lord, we provide the justice about beloved North Country. You An archbishop once com­ wrongs and start again. We do believe that every person which our Bible speaks, all have our trust, our continu­ mented that "celebrities win can become judgmental, is redeemable. It's never too you public servants will ing gratitude, and our prom­ notoriety because they maybe even revengeful. late, if they decide to turn to continue to serve in harm's ise of prayers. 'show off,' heroes who place Mercy and forgiveness are You. way. Because the human May God be praised .. .for­ themselves in harm's way far from our minds and In our Gospel story, Zac­ person continues to carry ever may God be praised! for the safety of others, win hearts - once a criminal, al­ chaeus, tax collector and ex­ honor because they 'show ways a criminal, it seems. tortionist extraordinaire, I ------~fi~:-""'cc'"1 up.'" 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PHOTO BY DEACON KEVIN MAsTElLON St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in New Bremen Cremation has changed the burial business Bahr wrote, "One of the flected different pricing, ing themselves the opportu­ concludes, "by an appeal to By Deacon Kevin Mastellon most fundamental changes cemeteries are now begin­ nity"t0 grieve and to remem­ the sanitary, social or eco­ Staff Writer taking place in funerals ning to bring the charges for ber. nomic motives that may today is the dramatic rise in the burial of an urn in line Msgr. Aucoin acknowl­ have occasioned the choice WATERTOWN - "Following the cremations." with the burial of a casket. edges the Church accept­ of cremation." most ancient Christian tra­ There are 101 Catholic ance of cremation but takes Six years ago in Water­ dition, the Church insis­ But, one thing that has cemeteries in the Diocese of exception to the treatment town the family of a man tently recommends that the Ogdensburg according to of loved ones after the body who had recently died re­ bodies of the deceased be not changed is the value of Chancellor James Crowley. is cremated. sponded to press accounts buried in cemeteries or All of the cemeteries are "I abhor ashes being di­ of cremated remains aban­ other sacred places." the person who has died. owned and operated by vided among family mem­ doned at funeral homes by The sentence is found in We must treat that person parishes. bers and dispersed around arranging for their proper the new instruction regard­ Diocesan statistics show the country," he said. interment. Working with ing the burial of the de­ with love and respect, the busiest cemeteries The Congregation for the the local funeral directors ceased and the conservation in death as in life (number of interments) are Doctrine of the Faith issued and Glenwood, a crypt in of the ashes in the case of in Malone, Watertown, the instruction referred to the cemetery mausoleum cremation (August 15, Msgr. Robert Aucoin Massena and Ogdensburg. earlier because of the grow­ was purchased. 2016). The Diocese has not col­ ing trend world-wide of not Three dozen urns were The sentence references Cemeteries have been lected information on the burying cremated remains. brought to the mausoleum. Canon Law and does not wrestling with the implica­ number of mausoleums and "If your aunt's remains are Each was catalogued and en­ change Church teaching. tions of burying cremated crematoria associated with on your fireplace mantel, " tered in the cemetery The Church "prefer(s) the remains for years. Family those cemeteries. Msgr. Aucoin noted, "she records with the appropri­ practice of burying the bod­ members often argue that While cemeteries wrestle will be in your memory, but ate information for each of ies of the deceased, because the cost of purchasing a with the cost of burial there what of your grandchildren the deceased. Three priests this shows a greater esteem plot for the urn containing is a greater concern for the and great grandchildren? took part in the commenda­ towards the deceased. Nev­ the ashes should be less decision of families not to Will they even know who tion of the remains. ertheless, cremation is not than for a casket. If they al­ bury cremated remains at she was? I fear she will be A similar service will be prohibited, 'unless it was ready have an easement for all. Msgr. Robert H. Aucoin, discarded." held later this year and ad­ chosen for reasons contrary a plot they think the ceme­ pastor of St. Patrick's and St. The instruction specifi­ ditional abandoned remains to Christian doctrine". tery should discount the Anthony's in Watertown, is cally addressed that and will be interred. Writing in U.S. Catholic opening fee . responsible for Glenwood similar issues: 'The conser­ Cremation, more than any magazine a year ago, Katie In reality the cemetery's Cemetery and Mausoleum. vation of the ashes of the other single factor, has Bahr cited statistics from expenses have not changed He recalls the traditional departed in a domestic resi­ caused funeral homes and the National Funeral Direc­ whether the burial is for a two-day wake, church fu­ dence is not permitted. It is cemeteries, particularly tors Association that cite casket or an urn. Perhaps neral Mass and casket burial not permitted to scatter the Catholic Cemeteries, to alter cremation as the preferred the time required to open as the norm. ashes of the faithful de­ their business practices. method of disposition for the grave is less but all "Families are forgoing the parted in the air, on land, at One thing has not 45.4 percent of those who other expenses, i.e . the wake, the Mass and burial," sea or in some other way, changed Msgr. Aucoin notes, died in the United States in staff, the maintenance of Msgr. Aucoin said. "By doing nor may they be preserved "that is the value of the per­ 2013. The Association proj­ the grounds and the perpet­ so, they are denying them­ in mementos, pieces of jew­ son who has died. We must ects that number will in­ ual care for the plot remain selves an opportunity to elry or other objects. These treat that person with love crease to 71 percent by fixed. Cemeteries are facing pray for the deceased and courses of action cannot be and respect, in death as in 2030. tha t reali ty. themselves; they are deny- legitimized," the instruction life." If the cemetery's rates re- NORTH COUNTRY C ATHOLIC NOV. 9, 2016 DIOCESAN LIFE

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The NCC will be honoring our priests in the Nov. 23rd issue of the paper. The first diocesan Blue Mass,held Oct. 30 at StJoseph's Church in Malone, offered prayer and support for law enforcement officers and their families. Above, Bishop LaValley is shown with some who took part.From left are Shelly Rosteck, pastoral associate ofSt. Peter's in Lowville; her brother James Rogers of Ogdensburg. alieutenant for the New York State Department of Corrections, Bishop laValley, Katie Rogers, Lt. Rogers' daughter, Father Christopher Carrara, pastor in Lowville and chaplain of the Jefferson Lewis We invite you to send a message to your County Sheriffs, FBI; and Father Carrara's friend Peter Gncona, chaplain ofthe Selden. N.Y. fire department. pastor, spiritual advisor or priestly friend. $20 - a 1 column X 2 inch ad with a short message (e .g., Father Smith, we appreciate At the Blue Mass your service, from the Jones Family) used by police services. FBI Albany; and john Miner, $40 - a 2 column x 2 inch ad featuring your By Colleen Miner The Blue Mass is expected retired New York State Police message, a photo or graphic design Staff writer to be offered every other investigator. year, in the fall, the opposite Prior to the processional $135 - Quarter page ad MALONE -Hundreds of law en­ years of the traditional Har­ for Mass, a multi-agency $250 - Half page ad forcement and correction of­ vest Mass. The date of this color guard presented and ficers and their families year's Blue Mass was in con­ posted the colors, and those $475 - Full page ad gathered at St. joseph's Oct. junction with the Feast of the assembled sang the National 30 for a Blue Mass. Bishop Archangels (Oct. 29): St. Anthem. The Knights of If you would like your ad in color please add $25 LaValley, the main celebrant, Gabriel, St. Raphael and St. Columbus Fourth Degree (The North Country Catholic provides design services) was joined by many diocesan Michael, the patron saint of honor guard participated in clergy in this collaborative police officers. the procession. Must be returned to the NCC by effort to both thank the offi­ The diocesan Public Policy Law officers participated in cers and to pray for the Committee suggested the the Mass by proclaiming the Nov. 11, 2016 safety and well being of all idea of a Blue Mass in the dio­ readings and Gospel and pre­ the law enforcement commu­ cese to Bishop LaValley and a senting the offertory gifts. ------. nity. committee was formed to Among the deacons who o YES! IfWe would like to honor a priest in the Members of the federal, plan the day. assisted at the Mass were North Country Catholic state and local agencies were Members were Father Deacon Gerald Savage, re­ present in dress uniform, Christopher Carrara, chap­ tired chief of the Tupper Lake I NAME,______alongside their spouses and lain of the jefferson Lewis Police Department; Deacon children. County Sheriffs, FBI ; Eliza­ john Drollette, retired j ADDRESS,______While this is the first time beth Daugherty, St. Mary's, det./sgt. of the Plattsburgh a Blue Mass was offered on a Clayton; Marika Donders, Police Department; and Dea­ • CITY STATE__ ZIP diocesan level in our diocese, diocesan evangelization di­ con Bryan Bashaw, chaplain 1 ----- many dioceses celebrate a rector; Father Douglas Lucia, of Upstate Correctional Facil­ • Ad Size: episcopal vicar for worship ity in Malone. Blue Mass annually for those 10 $20 Special Message only 0 $40 2x2 employed in the public and family life; Father Shane safety field. The color blue Lynch, chaplain, jefferson ·0 $135 Quarter Page 0 $250 Half Page relates to the blue-colored County Sheriff's Office, Wa­ 10$475 Full Page 0 $25 Extra for uniforms predominately tertown Police Department, • color 1 Message as it will appear in the ad (please print) tte:n. tio:n. ~~~~tl!~~;r Noti fy our office so you don't miss a single issue of the North Country Catholic! Call :JlWl{JPt .All" %t? Mail checks payable to: North Country Catholic PO Box 106, Canajoharie, NY 13317 (3 15) 608-7556 with your wi nter address. $h.p o/{;.catiOllJ L . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ .1 II NOR THe 0 U N TRY C AT H 0 Lie DIOCESAN LIFE NOV . 9, 2016

CElEBRATING OUR JUBILARIANS Environmental Stewardship WAKE UP CALL Recently National Geographic Of flip flops, snow and faith aired on TV a program entitled Sister Maria Flavia D'­ to the poor children and as this CALL. I am a Sister in comes easy. I have been so BEFORE THE FLOOD. Costa, a Sister of the Cross each child received it one this Order for 24 years now, happily surprised with what At first one might think that of Chavanod serving in Wa­ could see a big smile on the and I can truly say that I and a rich and rewarding experi­ this program was about Noah be­ tertown, is celebrating her faces of these children. my family has been richly ence this has become. fore the flood. However, the 25th year of religious life blessed. God bless you all. "flood" that this documentary this year. Here, she shares Sister Maria Flavia D'(osta,S(( In 2009 I was asked by my refers to comes from facts pre­ of reflection of her life and Superiors to come to the sented by current scientists and ministry. 25 years United States as we have Bishop's Schedule one community here. Was it researchers on what is happening I am Sister Maria Flavia, I was deeply touched and easy to say YES???? Defi­ Nov. 10 - 10 a.m.,Mass at St.Mary's to the waters on the planet. originally from India. I was moved and thought to my­ nitely No. But I remembered Church followed by visit to St. Mary's They give some predictions born and raised in a very self "When I grow up, I want God's words to Moses­ School in Ticonderoga based on these facts on what will devout Catholic family. Both to be, someone like that - Leave.Trusting in God I gra­ happen to our common home, if my parents were very spiri­ one, who will bring a smile ciously accepted the chal­ we do not pay attention and take on the faces of people." Nov.ll- 12 p.m., Mass at St.Mary's tual and were very strict lenge and stepped up the some concrete actions NOW. when it came to the practice One day, during Mass, at plane in my flip flops into Cathedral consecration time when the Pope Francis' encyclical, Lau­ of our Catholic faith. My two feet of snow. Believe data Si, is praised during the Pro­ grandparents too, were very priest lifted the host I heard me, this was the first time I Nov. 12-17 - United States Confer­ gram for its recognition of this instrumental in nurturing a voice within me saying--­ saw snow in my life. ence of Catholic Bishop'sGeneral COME FOLLOW ME. most critical life issue and its the seed of my vocation. Fear and anxiety em­ Meeting in Baltimore, MD They instilled in me love for Initially I chose to ignore braced me, as I took up my moral obligation to repent and God and respect for elders. but later it became more new ministry, but the warm change. Prayers were very much distinct, and there was no welcome extended to me by Nov. 19 - 4. p.m., Mass & Closing of Along with major religions of part of our daily routine. doubt in my mind that God the diocese, the parishes the Jubilee Holy Door at St. Mary's the world our Catholic leaders, Every night before retiring was calling me. and the people around, Cathedral I approached my Pastor popes, bishops, and countless reli­ to bed the family gathered soon made me feel at home. gious communities have been together to pray the rosary. and shared with him my ex­ I realized that people are perience. He encouraged me Nov. 20 - 5:30 p.m., Thanksgiving speaking of this reality of the ris­ I studied in a Catholic much the same everywhere Dinner, Special Religious Education ing of the seas and its impact on School, where we had many to keep praying. I attended and the differences in our Sisters as our teachers. I three vocation camps and cultures make our lives Program at Our Lady of the Sacred all people and species for many was fascinated by the lives realized that my vocation beautiful. Heart School Gym, Watertown decades. of some of the Sisters and was, to the religious life. While the greatest adjust­ The immediate impact will be could not figure out what I shared this joy with my ment I have had to make felt most by those who have mum and dad who willingly Nov.21- 9 a.m., Prayer Service and made them so happy all the was with the snow and the Visit to St. Bernard'sSchool in fewest resources to cope with the time. allowed me to pursue my severe winter, but today I approaching "flood."This includes dreams. And so at a very Saranac Lake During religion class I can say with pride that the poorest of our sisters and young age of 17, I left my 11 :30 a.m., Prayer Service and learned about God and the every barrier has melted brothers and the species that will beloved family and joined Visit to St. Agnes School in Lake lives of Saints. Every school away before God's will. become endangered or extinct as vacation I looked forward to the family of the Sisters of It's when we say YES to his Placid sleeping in, however my the Cross and dedicated my call that everything be- a result in these predicted life to the service of God changes in climate. mother, strict as she was, Nov. 22- 12 p.m., Mass at St.Mary's had other plans for us. It and His people. Protecting God's Children While this presentation gives was mandatory that we at­ Looking back today I have Cathedral us a WAKE-UP call to what is hap­ tend the daily morning no regrets for answering The Diocese of Ogdensburg has pening to the earth, it does not Mass. In doing so I devel­ Rest in Peace scheduled sessions for Protecting Nov. 23 - 9:45 a.m., Episcopal Coun­ leave us hopeless. oped a great love for the Eu­ God's Children for Adults. Pre-regis­ cil Meeting at the Bishop'sResidence Rather it provides us with ways charist. This week marks the anniversary of tration online is required in order to in Ogdensburg that we can make a difference As I was growing up my the deaths of the following participate. Participants may pre­ both by personal life choices and mother taught me a prayer clergymen who have served in the register at www.virtus.org by se­ by making our voices heard to that she wanted me to say lecting the registration button and at Mass during the consecra­ Diocese of Ogdensburg To Report Abuse those who make decisions on the Nov. 10 - Msgr. Francis M. Kenny, following the directions. All em­ political and economic level re­ tion time. The prayer was: If you have a complaint of suspected "Dear Jesus show me in 1954; Msgr. Raphael A. Hoffman, 1968 ployees and volunteers who partici­ garding environmental concerns. pate in church sponsored activities misconduct involving diocesan clergy, what way you want me to Nov. 11- Rev.VictorVandenHende, You can assess the program on with minor are required to partici­ religious, employees or volunteers, serve you ." Young as I was 1939; Rev. Edward O. Hervieux, 1947; YouTube with the title Before the this prayer did not mean pate. contact: Victims Assistance Coordina­ Flood. Msgr. Bernard E. Christman, 2012 anything to me but I prayed Further information is available tor, Terrianne Yanulavich, Adult & Consider watching it with fam­ Nov. 13 - Rev. S.Alphonse Vollmer, it daily at Mass. In fact, I from Atonement Sister Ellen Don­ Youth Counseling Services of North­ ily and/or friends. 1931 ; Rev. Victor Van den Hende, pray it even today. ahue,31S-393- 2920, ext. 1440. Up­ ern NewYork,413 Ryan Road,Chu ­ Bring the light of our faith to I had the opportunity of 1939; Bp. Francis J. Monaghan, 1942 coming sessions: rubusco, NY, 12923; e-mail: this reality, by reading together visiting an orphanage run Nov. 14 - Msgr. Edward Joseph Pierce, Nov. 12 - 9:15 a.m., Immaculate [email protected] Laudato Si and discussing how we by the Sisters of Mother 1980 Heart Central, Watertown Teresa when I was an eighth Phone: 518-483-3261 ; or Fr James can respond together to this criti­ Nov. 1S - Rev. Medard Zywicki, M.S.C, Nov.14- 2 p.m., St.Agnes School, grader. I saw the Sisters dis­ Seymour, the Episcopal Vicar for cal challenge of our times .. 1980; Rev.J. Lee Snow, 2003 Lake Placid tributing clothes and food Clergy at 315-393-2920 ,ext. 1340 II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LIe NOV. 9, 2016 FOUNDATION REPORT

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'!he Foundation of the loman Catholic Diocese of OgdeDSburg 622 Washington Street Ogdensburg Scott Lalone, Executive Director 315-393-2920 (Ext. 1330) • II N O R TH e 0 U N T R Y CA T H 0 L i e FOUNDATION 2016 NOV. 9 , 20 16

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: The Foundation of the Roman Catholic As I reflect on our recent Vocations Summit - Dloce.. of Ogdensburg INSPIRE: Called to Love and on our established Diocesan Priorities and Goals, it becomes clear that our Statements of Financial Position parishes, our ministries and outreach services are "Building a Bridge for the Future." 6/30/2016 6/30/2015 I have often said living our faith is similar to ASSETS snorkeling or scuba diving. One can swim along the surface, stay along the top where it is safe and just look Cash and Cas h Equivalents 187,261 125,496 from a distance, or one can take the plunge, go deeper Accrued Interest 1,837 6,460 to really see and appreciate what is there. Invest me nts at Fair Va lue 5,027,260 5,282,514 We can go to Church on Sunday, greet our pastor and fellow Charitabl e Gift Annuities 1852 1,852 parishioners after Mass and wait again until the following Sunday to do the TOTAL ASSETS $ 5,218,210 5,416,322 same thing, or we can dig a little deeper, develop a closer relationship to Jesus Christ, find our home in Christ, renew our faith, nurture hope and LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS discover love. We can help one another and gain the true sense of "Being Church." LIABILITIES The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg, N.Y. Accou nts Payable has an important role in the future growth of the Catholic Family here in the North Country. In 2007, the Foundation was established in order to "Build NET ASSETS a Bridge for the Future" and continue a strong sense of commitment to Unrestricted (Deficit) (85,514) (88,804) "Being Church", realizing we need to meet the needs of tomorrow for the Te mporary Rest ricted 1,273,096 1,546,609 Diocese. Pe rm anently Restricted 4,030,628 3,958,517 Since that time, forty-six endowments have been created. A list of endowments and their beneficiaries are on the back page of our insert. Total Net Assets ~ 5,416,322 These endowments help ensure the future of our parishes, schools, TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 5,218,210 5,416,322 ministries, missionary projects and nursing home. Please take a moment to review these as well as our mission statement and an explanation of what a Catholic Foundation is, how it works, as well as methods of giving. MISSION STATEMENT I am extremely grateful to those who have had the generous foresight in contributing to the Foundation to benefit the future work of the Church. The mission of The Foundation is to pass our living faith to future These gifts are a perpetual source of revenue for their beneficiaries. generations by financially supporting the charitable, spiritual, As I am pleased to present you this 2015 Annual Report, I would also educational and temporal works of the Catholic Community of the like to express my gratitude to the Board of Directors for their willingness to Diocese of Ogdensburg by accepting donations or endowment funds from donors and the administration of these funds. serve, provide proper financial oversight, ensure legal, ethical integrity and ensure effective organizational planning for the Foundation. In fulfilling its mission, The Foundation will: Provide estate planning and charitable giving Wishing God's blessing to you and your loved ones, I am information and assistance. Provide gifting vehicles in which the Church or Gratefully yours in Christ, related entities are the designated beneficiary. Provide responsible and financial management and distribution of earnings that further the mission of the l~t~ Catholic Church. Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley Bishop of Ogdensburg Catholics are called by God to protect human life, to promote dignity, to defend those who are poor, to strengthen the Church and to seek the common good. The Foundation exists to help Catholics live out this sacred mission of the Church, through the wise stewardship and thoughtful sharing of their financial resources. The Foundation will provide permanent endowments and memorial funds for donors who want to give lasting support to parishes, schools, religious and social service ministries in the Diocese of Ogdensburg.

Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley Reverend Joseph A. Morgan Mr. Michael J. Tooley Bishop of Ogdensburg Vicar General Diocesan Fiscal OffIcer Board of President Vice President Treasurer

Directors Reverend Kevin O'Brien Reverend Thomas Sister Shirley Deacon Guy Mr. Philip Cosmo Pastor Kommeyer Anne Brown Javarone Ogdensburg, NY Attomey Pastor Hammond, NY Watertown, NY NORTH C OUNT R Y CAT H OLIC NOV. 9, 1016 FOUNDATION REPORT wrr lLiflJJ1i1JlJE iFrmt1(J/h ~ {t@ !F1JII,{tW1f$ G(Wf],$1frmtti,@1JlJ$

THE FOUNDATION OF THE ROMAN PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF OGDENSBURG We recognize and understand as a Catholic Foundation entirely separate from the Diocese but in all ways accountable to both the Diocese and our donors, we Dear Friends, are sustained by public trust and laws that confer upon us a special responsibility Establishing an endowment in the Foundation of the Diocese of to society and the Roman Catholic Church. We further acknowledge that this Ogdensburg is a wonderful way to provide a lasting and meaningful gift to responsibility can be met by full , open and public disclosure of all our affairs. something you hold near and dear to your heart. It can also be a naming opportunity, for example in remembrance of someone With the generosity of the people in our Catholic Community, 46 Endowments (see back page) have been created since the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg, NY Foundation was incorporated in 2007 HOW THE FOUNDATION WORKS to " Build a Bridge for the Future." Donors enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that their gift will give steady annual income to the causes that The Foundation solicits and receives planned gifts to benefit the people have been most meaningful in their lives. Beneficiary choices can include: and communities of the Diocese as designated by donors. Prudent financial • The Diocese of Ogdensburg management of the funds is entrusted to the Board of Directors comprised of • The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg distinguished Church, business and civic leaders. A professional staff administers Your Parish or Catholic School the day to day operation of The Foundation and oversees the distribution of annual earnings from the funds. Assets are managed by investment • The Education of Priests & Seminarians professionals The Priests Retirement Fund • The Priests Disability Fund • The Bishop's Fund • Any Ministry or Program of the Diocese • Catholic Charities • Missionary Projects of the Diocese of Ogdensburg • St. Joseph's Nursing Home • Any Diocesan institution of your choice TO CONTACT THE DIOCESE OF OGDENSBURG You can create your own endowment (minimum gift of $5,000) or add any size gift to one that already exists. There are a variety of giving options that our office can assist you with. As you prayerfully consider a gift, know FOUNDATION OFFICE that we will work with you to clearly define your wishes Thank you to those who have generously supported the Foundation of 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg and our mission. Or Call: Scott Lalone Executive Director 315-393-2920 Sincerely yours, (x1330) Su.tlr'l~ Scott M. Lalone Executive Director Methods of Giving Type of Form of Gift Benefit to Church Benefit to You Gift Outright • Cash • Perpetual income • Income tax deduction Gift • Stocks/securities • Interest income used by The • No capital gains tax on • Real estate Foundation, parishes, schools Appreciated gifts • Insurance and organizations in diocese Wills & • Cash • Bequest will be held in • Possible estate tax Bequests • Real estate perpetuity and invested to fund deduction • Personal property The Foundation needs as • Opportunity to make • Percentage of estate designated by the donor perpetual gifts • Remainder of estate Charitable • Cash • Upon the death of the donor or • Possible estate tax Gift • Stocks/securities last surviving annuitant deduction Annuities remaining assets generate • Opportunity to make interest income for The perpetual gifts Foundation Insurance • Name The • The Foundation receives full • Opportunity to make Policies Foundation as face value of policy upon death substantial future gift to The policy owner and/or of the donor, or may receive Foundation at current beneficiary current surrender va lue prior to manageable cost donor's death • Income tax deduction for va lue of the policy when transferred • Premium payments may be deducted as gifts Real Estate • Home • The Foundation receives the • Can be given with life use • Land proceeds from the sale of the • Can be given without • Vacation Home property at your death or incurring tax on the sooner if so desired by the appreciation Donor Charitable • Cash • The Foundation receives • Variable or fixed income Remainder • Stocks/securities substantial future gifts to • Option to defer income Trusts • Real estate support the work of The • Income tax deduction Foundation and the charities • Reduction of estate taxes named by the donor • No capital gains tax on appreciated gift (or deferred in some instances) Retirement • Name The • Significant gift upon death of • Opportunity to make a Plan/IRA Foundation as donor major gift beneficiary of • Estate and income tax death benefit savings Endowment • Any of the above • The final beneficiary(ies) will • Making a lasting gift that is a Fund types of gifts have a perpetual source of permanent legacy of your revenue faith II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LIe FOUNDATION 2016 NOV . 9, 2016

~- -- - - Endowm.ents Established in the Foundation 0 the ROlRan Ca hoZ·c Diocese 0 Ogdensbur ,New York, Inc.

Reverend Norman Poupore Endowment - Support of Priests' Disabilities Catholic Charities Endowment - Corporate purposes Society of the Sisters of St. Joseph Endowment - Corporate purposes Society of the Propagation of the Faith Endowment - Corporate purposes St. Joseph's Home Foundation Endowment - Corporate purposes Catherine Aurelia Endowment - Bishop's Charities and Religious Works Reverend Anthony A. Milia Endowment - Support of the Diocesan Archives Building For Tomorrow Endowment - Operating expenses of the Catholic Community of Alexandria Education of Seminarians Endowment - Funding to the annual operating budget Faylene LeRoux Endowment - Support of Catholic Education Formation For Ministry Endowment - Parish financial assistance and annual operating budget Guggenheim/Hughes Endowment - Support of capital needs of Guggenheim Center Leona Schlafly Endowment - General purposes of the Diocese of Ogdensburg Reverend James Meehan Endowment - Special care of priests St. Mary's Cathedral Endowment - Support of general operations Joseph & Joyce Sylvester Endowment - General operating needs of St. Anthony's, Watertown Guggenheim Maintenance Endowment - Maintain the main camp building, boathouse and grounds Spratt Memorial Endowment - Support capital needs st. Alexander's Catholic Education Endowment - Support of Catholic education at parish Alice Austin Trust Mass Endowment - Masses at S1. Andrew's Church, Sackets Harbor Lawrence R. Robinson Trust Mass Endowment - Masses at S1. Andrew's Church , Sackets Harbor St. Augustine's Church Endowment - General purposes of St. Augustine's at Peru. Margaret Brothers Endowment - General purposes of S1. Patrick's Church, Rouses Point Victor West Endowment - General purposes of S1. Patrick's Church, Rouses Point St. Mary's Champlain NY Endowment - Support of S1. Mary's Academy and St. Mary's Church Reverend W. Cyril Rapin Endowment - Support of disabled priests Good Samaritan Endowment - Christian charity to the people of the North Country Holy Family Strauss Educational Endowment - Promote Catholic education Deacon Adam Crowe Scholarship Endowment - Education of Seminarians William Cornish Endowment - St. Henry's Church, EWTN, Diocese Donald J. Grant Endowment - General purposes of RC Community of Brownville & Dexter St. Lawrence Church Endowment - General purposes of S1. Lawrence Church in North Lawrence St. Patrick's Church Shamrock Endowment - General purposes of S1. Patrick's Church in Brasher Falls Queen of Heaven Church - General purposes of Queen of Heaven Church Church of St. Patrick/Stumpf Family - Catholic Education ME Walton Good Samaritan Endowment - Needs of parishioners at St. Cyril's and St. Francis Xavier Special Care of Priests Endowment - Funding for annual operating budget Alice Austin Mass Endowment - Masses at Queen of Heaven Church, Henderson st. Francis of Assisi Endowment - 50% Diocese, 50% Covenant House William L. Patnode Endowment - Education of Seminarians Gertrude J. Tyo Endowment - Education of Seminarians Chapin, McCarthy, LaBelle Families Endowment - General purposes St. Augustine (North Bangor) Chapin, McCarthy Families Endowment - General purposes St. Martin de Porras, Peru (Missionary Projects) St. Patrick's & Mother Cabrini's Shrine of Peru, NY Endowment - General purpose of Shrine. Thomas and Ann Fiacco Endowment - General purposes S1. Mary's Catholic School, Canton, NY f0. Thomas and Ann Fiacco Endowment - General purposes Trinity Catholic School, Massena, NY

PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS AS OF JUNE 30, 2016 - $4,030,628 II NORTH CO U N TRY C AT H 0 Lie NOV. 9, 2016 WORLD/NATION Parents play pivotal role CATHOLIC in encouraging and WORLD supporting vocations very strong and I think that I four children to have an By Carol Zimmermann would've been able to follow open mind about a religious AT A GLANCE Catholic News Service it even in the midst of great vocation. adversity, but it's been an im­ Beth and Brendan Glasgow, Catholic Church never likely to ordain women, pope says WASHINGTON (CNS) - When young mense gift from the Lord for parishioners at St. Peter's ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SWEDEN (CNS) -- The Catholic Church insis­ people feel called to the me and for my parents that Church in Olney, Maryland, tence that it cannot ordain women to the priesthood and episcopacy is a teach­ priesthood or religious life, they were open to receive the and the parents of two semi­ ing likely to last forever, Pope Francis said. After being hosted by the Lutheran they can't keep it a secret. vocation," she told Catholic narians, similarly stressed Church of Sweden, which is led by Archbishop Antje Jackelen of Uppsala, the Eventually, they need to News Service in an Oct. 27 they didn't do "anything ex­ Skype interview. traordinary" in their home nation's first woman primate, Pope Francis was asked Nov. 1 if the Catholic break the news to their par­ ents. lives to lead their sons on Church might one day have women priests and bishops. As he has done in the And whether their parents It's important your children their current path. past, the pope responded that the question was settled in 1994 by St.John Paul expected the news or are What they did, Beth Glas­ II, who taught that because Jesus chose only men as his apostles, the ordina­ pleasantly surprised or know you support them gow told CNS, was "allow the tion of women in the Catholic Church is not possible. He was asked, "Rea lly? shocked by it, their response and are praying for them to Holy Spirit to do extraordi­ Never?" And he responded, "If one carefully reads the declaration of St.John carries a lot of weight. nary things." Paul, it goes in that direction, yes." In one of his briefest airborne news confer­ Father Mark Ivany, director discern God's will for them She founded a group called ences, Pope Francis spent just over 40 minutes with reporters and answered six of spiritual formation at a Joyful Mothers of the Cross, When she broke the news which includes other moth­ questions ranging from Sweden's newly restrictive immigration policy to the minor seminary in the Arch­ diocese of Washington, said to her parents, her father's ers of seminarians who get role of women in the church. He also was asked about his experience with it makes a big difference response was: "This is some­ together once a month to charismatics and Pentecostals, the roots of his concern about human traffick­ when seminarians feel their thing very serious, like get­ pray for their sons and other ing,secularization in Europe and his meeting in late October with Venezuelan parents' support. ting married," which she was seminarians and just to con­ President Nicolas Maduro. But he also says "the Lord glad to hear because she nect with each other. is never outdone though," wasn't sure how he would She said she never had Church's focus on the poor based on Christ's ministry, cardinal says meaning the vocational call react. misgivings about her sons' MUNDELEIN, III. (CNS) -- Because Christ came to the world in poverty and first can still be followed without And now, two years after decisions because she per­ sonally knows many happy proclaimed the Gospel to the poor and marginalized, the church now has an a parent's enthUSiasm, but it Sister Mary Angela professed might be more of a chal­ her final vows, she said her priests. obligation to be present to the poor, according to Cardinal Gerhard Muller, pre­ lenge. parents continue to be open She said it is harder for fect of the Vatican's Congregation forthe Doctrine of the Faith. It is only by ac­ Sister Mary Angela Woelk­ to her vocation, or as she put some parents to let their chil­ cepting poverty of spirit that that the faithful can free themselves to follow ers, a 27-year-old Sister of it: 'They want to know more dren follow this call or trust Christ, he said, saying he was speaking of "poverty as a way of evangelization the Servants of the Pierced and to walk with me." that they will be OK and not in the spirit of Pope Francis. " Cardinal Muller made the remarks the morning of Heart of Jesus and Mary, said That's also the attitude of be lonely. Oct. 28 as he addressed a group at Mundelein Seminary. While he was in it was a "great blessing" to Barb and Tom Niezer of St. It's important your chil­ Chicago the weekend of Oct. 29, he also celebrated Masses, including at Holy have her parents support her Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in dren know "you support them and are praying for Name Cathedral. In 2014, Pope Francis appointed the cardinal, a native of decision to become a sister, Fort Wayne, Indiana, whose but she also clarified that it son Daniel is studying for the them to discern God's will for Manz, Germany, as head of the congregation that promulgates and defends didn't mean they "joyfully priesthood for the Diocese of them," she said, adding that church teaching. "A disciple of Christ must not bind his heart to passing riches, carried me to the convent." Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indi­ the more this prayer is said, to fancies of power and worldly honors," Cardinal Muller said at Mundelein. She felt called to religious ana, at Mount St. Mary's in the easier it becomes to em­ "He has been liberated from false idols in order to serve others with all his ma­ life when she was 18 but did­ Emmitsburg, Maryland. brace their calling. terial goods and all the talents of his spirit and mind in order to become like n't tell her parents about it Barb Niezer said she and Father Ivany, who is based Jesus. This is the authenticfreedom given to us by Christ." until a year later. her husband "continue to at the St. John Paul II Semi­ "Now looking back, I think pray that God's will be done." nary in Washington and also Pope signals importance of diplomacy with red hat in Syria of it like dating," she said, "We've learned a lot is the director of priest voca­ through Daniel. As much as tions in the Washington VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As nuncio to Syria, Cardinal-designate Mario Zenari re­ adding, "If I were dating, maybe I'd tell my parents, we want (his priesthood), it's Archdiocese, said it breaks sides in Damascus. Even though the city does not come under attack as much but I wouldn't bring him not our decision or his, it's his heart when seminarians as Aleppo, there are constant mortar attacks, and it makes him think of the na­ home to meet Mom and Dad the Lord's," she said. don't have their parents' sup­ tion's children. If the attacks make him scared, he told Vatican Radio, he can until I knew for sure." She also said she and her port, a trend he says has only imagine what the children are experiencing, especially when so many ex­ Sister Mary Angela, who husband didn't do anything been on the rise. perience much worse, like "seeing homes collapse on top of them, having to grew up in Great Falls, Mon­ particularly unique to set the "The reality is these par­ flee because their home or village was destroyed." He has said that by choosing tana, and is now on a mis­ foundation for their son's ents love their sons, but they to give him a red cardinal's hat, Pope Francis was not only honoring the people sion assignment in Rome, calling, instead she attributes might have had a bad experi­ it to the Holy Spirit, to going ence with the church" or a and the steadfast presence of a papal representative in the war-torn nation. thinks she would've been able to pursue her vocation to church every Sunday as a distrust that comes from so­ "It's a gesture of love for the martyred Syrian population and it is also a gesture even if her parents hadn't family and being involved in ciety or the modern culture, of supporting diplomacy," Cardinal-designate Zenari told SIR, the news agency supported her. parish life . he told CNS. ofthe Italian bishops' conference. 'The call of the Lord was She also said she and her husband encouraged their CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC COMMENTARY NOV. 9, 2016 SCRIPTURE REFLEalONS A time for prayer, not panic Only two weeks ago, we among people these days many early Christians, war against each other, celebrated the Feast of All are: "When will the world thought that the Second NOV. 13 along with insurrection Saints and the end?" and "HOW will Coming of Christ was immi­ within nations. Commemoration the world end" and nent. 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time In nature, there will come of All the Souls of "How will we know Some of them had READINGS awesome earthquakes, the Faithful De­ that it's coming?" thought it was useless to go Malachi 3: 19-20a famines, and plagues. parted. Today's readings to work any more. They 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 What should we all do? The closing of give us at least par­ just lounged around and Certainly, panic is not the the Year of Mercy, tial answers to those gossiped about their neigh­ Luke 21 :5-19 answer, or crying out: "Stop and the closing of questions. bor. the world, I want to get off," the Holy Door in The first reading To those people, St. Paul, Rather, we must pray and Rome, and the from Malachi lets us in his second letter to them, the signs will be. Jesus tells trust in a merciful God who closing of thou- know there will be a tells them to "cool it", be pa­ them that those who are loves us, and wishes all for sands of other Monsignor judgement day with tient and more disciplined. faithful will be harassed and whom He shed His Blood to Holy Doors around Paul E. burning heat. He tells them to "work imprisoned. Many will be be saved. the world will Whitmore All the proud and quietly and to eat their own martyred. We need to continue our sober up all believ- evildoers will end up food". All of this will give them works of faith and to Iistenl ers. as stubble, while the In the Gospel, many asked an opportunity to witness to "By perseverance, you will Three of the most "fre­ just will experience healing. Jesus when the Second Jesus' teachings. secure your lives" Jesus tells quently asked questions" The Thessalonians, like Coming will occur, and what Before this, nations will them. TV EYE Pediatricians urge screen-time limits for kids have fallen into bad habits, start using them at home or creators of apps that have what he or she thinks about By Mark Pattison or let their children fall into in school. "shown efficacy in teaching the app. Catholic News Service media ed itor them. But at least parents -­ o For children ages 2-5, literacy skills to preschool­ o Keep bedrooms, meal­ and grandparents -- can't limit screen use to one hour ers. Unfortunately, most times, and parent-child WASHINGTON (CNS)- The Ameri­ say they haven't been given per day of high-quality pro­ apps parents find under the playtimes screen free for can Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. gramming; the academy 'educational' category in app children and parents. Par­ issued a new policy state­ listed the evergreen "Sesame stores have no such evi­ ents can set a "do not dis­ ment in October, saying that Will parents listen? Street" as an example of dence of efficacy, target turb" option on their phones the younger children are, "well-designed television only rote academic skills, during these times. the less time they need in These recommendations: programs" that can "im­ are not based on estab­ o No screens 1 hour be­ front of screens. o Avoid digital media use, prove cognitive, literacy, lished curricula, and use lit­ fore bedtime, and remove "More children, even in except video-chatting, in and social outcomes for tle or no input from devices from bedrooms be­ economically challenged children younger than 18-24 children 3 to 5 years of age." developmental specialists fore bed. households, are using months. It also stressed that parents or educators." The American Academy of newer digital technologies, o For children ages 18-24 should "co-view" with their o Turn off televisions and Pediatrics didn't place the such as interactive and mo­ months, if parents want to children, help children un­ other devices when not in burden solely on parents. It bile media, on a daily basis introduce digital media, derstand what they are see­ use. also had recommendations and continue to be the tar­ choose high-quality pro­ ing and help them apply o Avoid using media as for pediatricians and the in­ get of intense marketing," gramming and use media what they learn to the world the only way to calm your dustry behind TV, video said the academy's state­ together with a child. Avoid around them. child. Although there are in­ games and apps. ment, "Media and Young solo media use in this age o Avoid fast-paced pro­ termittent times such as For the latter group, the Minds." group. grams - young children do medical procedures and air­ association said to formally It issued a list of 10 things o Do not feel pressured to not understand them as well plane flights when media is and scientifically evaluate parents should do when it introduce technology early; - apps with lots of distract­ useful as a soothing strat­ products before making ed­ comes to their child's screen interfaces are so intuitive ing content, and any violent egy, there is concern that ucational claims; make high­ time. Not all of them will be that children will figure content. In the app realm, using media as strategy to quality products accessible easy, especially if parents them out quickly once they the academy listed PBS and calm could lead to problems and affordable to low-in­ the creator of "Sesame with limit setting or the in­ come families and in multi­ Street" and the Sesame ability of children to de­ ple languages; eliminate Visit our website Workshop as examples of velop their own emotion advertising and unhealthy regulation. Ask your pedia­ messages on apps; and help trician for help if needed. parents to set limits by www.northcountrycatholic.org Follow Pope Franci s on o Monitor children's stopping auto-advance of Read Bishop LaValley's columns Twitter! media content and what videos as the default set­ Search archi ved papers www.twitter.com/Pontifex apps are used or down­ ting, as well as develop sys­ View diocesan events and much more 111 loaded. Test apps before the tems embedded in devices child uses them, play to­ that can help parents moni­ 11 Find us on Facebook! I!l W#Pontifex gether, and ask the child tor and limit media use. II NOR TH e 0 U N TRY C AT H 0 Li e NOV. 9 , 2016 II ENTERTAINMENT ATTHE MOVIES HACKSAW RIDGE doubt realistic, but will nec­ as a freak and coward. The By Joseph McAleer essarily restrict this film's platoon's leader, Sgt. Howell Catholic NewsService audience to those adults (Vince Vaughn), and the willing to endure such company's commander, In the Gospel of john, sights. Capt. Glover (Sam Worthing­ jesus tells his disciples, "No We first meet Desmond as ton), make his life miser­ one has greater love than a spirited boy (Darcy Bryce) able, and lobby for his this, to lay down one's life who is losing a fistfight with discharge. for one's friends." his older brother, Hal But Doss holds firm, call­ That statement is vividly (Roman Guerriero). ing himself a "conscientious realized in "Hacksaw Ridge" Desmond picks up a brick cooperator." A military court (Summit), which recounts and strikes Hal, knocking rules that he may serve as a the extraordinary heroism him out cold. medic, and not bear arms. of Army medic Desmond T. ReCOiling in horror, the Once on Okinawa, Doss Doss (Andrew Garfield) dur­ boy fears he has killed his proves his mettle and earns ing the Battle of Okinawa in sibling (shades of Cain and the respect of his platoon as the closing days of World Abel). He hasn't, but the in­ he runs back and forth on War II. cident shakes him to the the battlefield to remove the A committed Christian core, and inspires his stead­ wounded. His nearly super­ and conscientious objector fast pacifism. human actions would seem who refused to bear arms, "To take another man's life farfetched were they not Doss was nonetheless eager is the greatest sin of all," his true. to serve his country. He sin­ kindly mother, Bertha As might be expected with gle-handedly saved the lives (Rachel Griffiths), reminds Gibson at the helm, "Hack­ of more than 75 wounded her son, citing their beliefs saw Ridge" does not sideline CNS PHOTO/CROSS CREEK PICTURES soldiers while under con­ as Seventh-day Adventists. Doss' religious convictions, Andrew Garfield stars in ascene from the movie "Hacksaw Ridge." stant enemy fire, earning Fast forward 15 years, and which are integral to his him the Medal of Honor, both sons have enlisted, to story and his performance a redeeming Christian mes­ awarded by Congress. the dismay of their abusive on Okinawa. With Dorothy's sage. Director Mel Gibson, father, Tom (Hugo Weaving). Bible in his breast pocket, The film contains graphic working from a screenplay A veteran of World War I, he Desmond utters the cry, war violence with much by Andrew Knight and knows firsthand the horror "Please God, let me get one gore, a scene of marital Robert Schenkkan, presents and futility of war. more," as he repeatedly sensuality and considerable his fact-based drama in two But Desmond is keen to plunges back into the abyss. crude language. parts. The first probes Doss' play his part, despite the References to baptism and The Catholic News Service childhood and upbringing misgivings of his fiancee, the resurrection give "Hack­ classification is L -- limited in rural Virginia, while the local nurse Dorothy Schutte saw Ridge" a transcendent, adult audience, films whose second unfolds on Okinawa, (Teresa Palmer). "While oth­ messianic quality that problematic content many atop a jagged cliff nick­ ers are taking life, I will be draws comparison with Gib­ adults would find troubling. named "Hacksaw Ridge" for saving it," he reassures her. son's ''The Passion of the The Motion Picture Associa­ the brutality of the japanese Needless to say, Desmond Christ." As did that film, tion of America rating is R -­ offensive there. faces ridicule and beatings "Hacksaw Ridge" uses the restricted. 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ADIRONDACK cans will sponsor adoration ofthe S1 LAWRENCE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Blessed Sacrament to pray for vocations Date: Nov. 26 KOF CBRUNCH Lake Pladd - St. Agnes School to have Norfolk - Knights of Columbus Brunch Time: 10 a.m. to Noon its Annual Christmas Bazaar. Place: St. Anthony's Parish to be held. Date: Dec. 3 Date: Nov. 12 Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m . SPAGHETTI SUPPER Time: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Features: Toys, trees, wreaths, poinset­ Place: Fr. Amyot Parish Center Watertown - St.Anthony's Church Altar tias, gifts, baked goods, crafts, raffles and Cost:Adults, $8; under 12, $5; Under 5, Rosary Society is to have a spaghetti so much more. Lunch will be served and free; Immediate family four, $20 (addi- dinner. childcare is available. tional person above 4 is $3 extra; Date: Dec. 1 Contact:Vendor space is available. Hamilton Omelets, $3 extra Time:4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Take-outs Please call 518-523-3771 or email at Herkimer begin at 4 p.m., please bring your own [email protected] containers S1 MARY'S ANNUAL AUmON Canton - St. Mary's School to have their CLINTON Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall 13th Annual Auction. Cost: Adults, $8; Children, $4; Children FALL CRAFT FESTIVAL Date: Nov. 18 under 3,Free; Sauce, $5 per quart; Meat­ Chazy - The Fabulous Fall Craft Festival Time: 6:30 p.m. The North County Catholk welcomescontributions to "Around the Diocese': balls, $.75 each to be held. Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: Cost: $15 in advance,or $20 at the door. Date: Nov.19 North Country Catholi~ PO Box 326, Features: Hors d'oeuvres, beverages and Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ogdensburg, NY13669;fax, 1-866-314-7296; CU RSI LLO MEETI NGS live entertainment by AFine Line. More Place: Sacred Heart Parish Center e-mail [email protected]. Carthage -The Jefferson/Lewis Cursillo 200 items will be available for bidding in holds its monthly meeting on the 3rd Features: 25 vendors from New York silent and live auctions. Items include lte_m_sm _u_st_be_re_ce_ived_ _in_th_eN _C_co_ffirce_bY_th_e_Th_ur_sdaY_ _be_fo_re _pu_bl_ica_tio_n.___ --1 Tuesday of every month. and Vermont. Hot lunches, raffle, baked r ___ handmade gifts (jewe lry, pottery, quilts), Time: 6 p.m. to 8 goods, hundreds of handcrafted items. local artwork, gift certificates from local Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 Time 1:3 0 p.m. to 3:30 Place:Community Room of StJames Contact: Noreen Barcomb, csacred­ restaurants and businesses, antique fur­ Place:St.Mary's Parish Center;take­ Place: Sisters of StJoseph Motherhouse Church [email protected],518-846-7650 niture,a piano, more outs available, call 518-529-6580 Speaker: Dr. Adrienne Rygel, Associate Features: All Cursillistas are encouraged Contact: To purchase your ticket, donate Menu: fried /scrambled eggs, bacon, Professor and Department Chair of Civil to attend.We also welcome those inter­ HARVEST DINNER an item, or for more information please sausage, hash, home fries, pancakes, and Environmental/Engineering Tech­ ested in deepening a personal relation­ Morrisonville- The RCC ofSt.Alexander call St.Mary's School at (315) 386-3572. French toast, homemade donuts, toast, nology, SUNY Canton. ship with Jesus Christ. and StJoseph hosting their Annual Har­ beverages Features: She will speak on water issues Contact:Anne Seegebarth vest Dinner. Price: Adults, $8; seniors, $7; children 6- at the global and national level and dis­ [email protected],3 15-783-4596 DAYS OF DISCERNMENT Date: Nov. 13 12, $4; children five and under free; im­ cu ss the issues. Discussion on the local Potsdam - Discerning men are invited to Time: 11 :30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. mediate Family of five or more (mother, concerns will follow. The event is spon­ WEEKLY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION come together & consider the call the Place: St. Alexander's parish hall Roman Catholic Priesthood. father, and school age children), $25 sored by Social Justice Committee of the Sackets Harbor - St. Andrew's Church Cost Adults, $10; Children 6-12, $5; Dates: Nov. 13, Dec. 4 Jan 29; Feb 12; Sisters of StJoseph. Public is invited. has scheduled weekly exposition and under 5, Free Mar 5; Apr 2 and 23; May 7 SATURDAY DEVOTION Event is free. Light refreshments Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Features: Turkey Dinner with all the fix­ Time:3 p.m. St. Regis Falls - First Saturday Devotion every Friday. ings, with Bake Shoppe, silent auction, Place: St. Mary's Rectory and Holy Hour to be held the first Satur PATRIOTIC ROSARY Time: 5 p.m. to 6 raffle. Takeout is available. day of each month. Watertown - Recitation of the Patriotic Features: Reflection and vespers. No Time: after 4:30 p.m. anticipated Mass Rosary to pray for our country will be HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS reservation necessary. Open to men who TURKEY DINNER Place: St. Ann 's Church held in anticipation of Election Day on Watertown - Holy Hour for vocations are Juniors in high school and older. Lyon Mountain - All you can eat Turkey Contact:Your Catholic Campus Minister Nov.8 Date: Mon .-Fri. Dinnerto be held . HAMILTON-HERKIMER or Father Stephen Rocker, pastorsmsp@ Date: Nov. 7 Time:9:30 -10:30 a.m. Date: Nov.12 gmail.com,315-265-9680; or Fr. Doug DAYS OF DISCERNMENT Time:7:15 p.m. Place: Holy Family Church Time: 4 p.m. to 6:30 Old Forge - Discerning men are invited Place: St. Anthony 's Church Lucia, frdoug @twcny.rr.com Place: Lyon Mountain American Legion to considerthe call to the priesthood. L1FERIGHT MEETING Cost Adults, $10; Children 5-12, $5; Dates: Nov. 13, Dec. 4; Jan 29; Feb 12; JINGLE BELL RUN Watertown - Liferight of Watertown CRAFT SHOW under 5, Free Brasher Falls - St. Patrick's Altar Rosary Mar 5; Apr 2 and 23; May 7 Carthage - Augustinian Academy to meets the first Wednesday of the Month. Society will be sponsoring a craft show. Time: 3 p.m. have a 5K Fun Rn and 1.5 mile walk Time: 1 p.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Date: Nov.12 Place: St. Bartholomew's Rectory Date: Dec. 10 Place: 870 Arsenal Street. Plattsburgh - Eucharistic Adoration is Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Features: Reflection, Vespers & dinner. Time: 10 a.m. Features: The office has a variety of held throughout the year every Wednes Place: Kof CHall Open to men who are Juniors in high Cost: $25 for 5K;$ 15 for 1.5 mile wa lk; pro-life videos, books and educational day, Thursday, and Friday. Cost: Adults, $1; Students, $.50; under 5, school and older. $30/$20 after Nov. 15 materials which may be borrowed. Place: St.john's "Holy Family" Adora Free Contact: Fr. Howa rd Venette, pastor.st­ Features: Register by Nov. 15th to be Contact: Phone 315-788-8480 tion Chapel, downstairs [email protected]/3 15- guaranteed our exclusive Fleece Ear Features: Luncheon is available. Arti­ Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m LEWIS 369-3554; Warmer. Register online at san sand crafters from several counties Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email imathlete.com and search for Jingle Bell EUCHARISTIC ADORATION will display their items. There will be a ohnsadoration@aol .com JEFFERSON bake sale and raffle. Run. All proceeds to benefit Augustinian Lowville - All are invited to Exposition, FRANKLIN ENVIRONMENTAL PRESENTATION Academy. the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Silent Adora­ EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Watertown - Presentation on "The tion, and Benediction. BREAKFAST BUFFET Massena - St. Mary's & StJoseph's hold Global Water Crisis: Abroad and at BLESSED SACRAMENT ADORATION Date: Nov. 17 Brushton - St. Mary's is holding a break­ Benediction and Adoration every Friday Home"to be held. Watertown - The SUoseph Cupertino Time: 4 pm. to 8 fast buffet. Date: Nov. 20 chapter of the Secular Order of Francis- Place: St. Peter's Church Time:9a .m.tol0 Date: Nov. 13 Place: St. Mary's Family Room N O~ TH COU NT ~Y CA TH O LI C NOV. 9, 2016 ______~ ______~ II ______NEWS ___ OBITUARIES The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Alexandria Bay - Robert F. O'Connor, 89; 88; Funeral Services Nov. 4, 2016 at St. Ogdensburg - Frederick H. Needle, 78; Diocese of Ogdensburg,lnc. Funeral5ervices Oct.31, 2016 at 5t. Cyril 's Mary'sChurch; burial in Brantingham Funeral Services Nov. 3, 2016 at Notre Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery, Wa­ Cemetery. Dame Church; burial in Notre Dame ~~M!i;1d-' The Society for the Propagation of the Faith tertown. Cemetery. 5r. Mary Ellen Brett, 55J, Director Keeseville - Harold David "Joe" Busha, 622 Washin gton St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 (3 15) 393-2920; lax 1-866-314-7296 Brushton - Lena Marie (Frazier) Lopex, 87; Funeral Services Nov. 3, 2016 at the Star lake- Kathy Ann LeRoux, 54; Funeral mbrett@rcd ony.org 65; Funeral5ervices Nov.4, 2016 at 5t. Hamilton Funeral Home; burial in St. Services Nov. 2, 2016 atthe Hawley Fu­ Mary'sChurch ; burial in St. Mary'sCeme­ John'sCemetery. neral Home. tery. Malone - Genevieve V. (Tebo) Charland, Ticonderoga - Robert L. Hill, 76; Funeral Gratitude for Carthage - Peter Abbass, 82; Funeral 73; Funeral Nov. 3, 2016 at Notre Dame Services Nov. 8, 2016 at the Wilcox & Services Nov. 3, 2016 at StJames Church; Church; burial in StJoseph'sCemetery . Regan Funeral Home. burial in StJames Cemetery. Malone - Richard W. "Dicky" Lane, 65; Fu­ Watertown - Claire Louise (Monette) Mission Sunday Champlain - Martha H. (Mattot) LaVal­ neral Services Nov. 5, 2016 at the Bruso­ Coughlin, 82; Funeral Services Nov. 5, Your generous missionary spirit .-----.,.------, I ley, 83; Funeral Services Nov. 2, 2016 at Desnoyers Funeral Home. 2016 at Our Lady ofthe Sacred Heart means so much to those who St. Mary'sChurch. Church ; burial in Calvary Cemetery. serve in mission dioceses and es­ Moriah - Anthony P.Adamowicz, 75; Fu­ pecially to the Diocese of Ogdens­ Chateaugay - Wesley E."Wess" Pickering, neral Services Nov. 5, 2016 at St. Patrick's Watertown - Peter Fazio,Jr., 92; Funeral burg Mission Office. 72; Funeral Services Nov. 4, 2016 at St. Church; burial in St. Patrick'sCemetery . Services Nov.3, 2016 at St. Anthony 's With your help, a new diocese is Patrick'sChurch ; burial in St. Francis Church ; burial in Glenwood Cemetery. established in India, as the Church continues to reach out to Cemetery, Constable. Plattsburgh - Florence G. (Devins) those who do not yet know Christ. Donah, 68; Funeral Services Oct. 30, 2016 Watertown - Carolyn (King) Greene,81; With your help, a catechist in Croghan - James S. Kerfien, 76; Funeral at the Brown Funeral Home. Funeral Services Oct.31 , 2016; burial in Nigeria is supported as he travels Services Nov. 5, 2016 at St.Stephen's Glenwood Cemetery. throughout the country, to far­ Church; burial in Riverside Cemetery Port Henry - Mary F. (Kimball) Ezzo, 94; away villages, to speak to all Annex, Beaver Falls. Funeral Services Nov. 4, 2016 at St. Watertown - Brian M. Lynch, 59; Funeral about jesus and proclaim His Patrick's Church . Services Oct. 31 ,2016 at the Reed & Gospel.With your help, a young Glenfield - Marie (Levesque) Burnham, Ben oit Funeral Home. man is able to prepare for the priesthood in Pakistan, prepared to serve the suffering in his homeland, bringing to them the "Good News" of jesus' love and His peace. We have witnessed natural disasters and the devastation it causes people in developing countries. Through your Pope offers new beatitudes generosity many people will know of Christ's' love, in Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands and the remote regions of Latin America. For our Holy Father and Chief Missionary, Pope for saints of a new age Francis, that the Lord might strengthen him in faith and saints have done throughout renounce their own comfort courage as he proclaims loving mercy to be lived out in the By Cindy Wooden the ages, Christ's followers in order to help others. daily lives of the faithful, and all who turn to God, let us Catholic News Service today are called "to confront • "Blessed are those who pray to the Lord. the troubles and anxieties of pray and work for full com­ For all civil leaders of nations, that they may govern their MALMO,SWEDEN (CNS) - The saints our age with the spirit and munion between Christians." people justly, work for lasting peace, and show compassion love of jesus." "All these are messengers to all immigrants, let us pray to the Lord. are blessed because they were faithful and meek and New situations require new of God's mercy and tender­ For all missionaries of mercy who go to the peripheries, energy and a new commit­ ness," Pope Francis said. that they may give witness to the Lord's loving kindness cared for others, Pope Fran­ cis said. ment, he said, and then he "Surely they will receive from and patient understanding, let us pray to the Lord . At the end of an ecumeni­ offered a new list of beati­ him their merited reward." For all who support the missionary efforts of the Church cal trip to Sweden, Pope tudes for modern Christians: Registered Catholics in throughout the world through prayer and sacrifice, that the • "Blessed are those who Sweden number about Lord will console, pardon and instill hope, let us pray to the Francis celebrated the feast of All Saints Nov. 1 with a remain faithful while endur­ 115,000 - just over 1 percent Lord. Catholic Mass in a Malmo sta­ ing evils inflicted on them by of the population. But with Such "good news" happens in the Missions year after year dium. He highlighted the others and forgive them recent waves of immigration, with your help through the Pontifical Mission Society for from their heart. especially from Chaldean the Propagation of the Faith. Please know that I am most lives of the Swedish saints, Eli zabeth Hesselblad and • "Blessed are those who Catholic communities in grateful for your generosity and prayerful support. look into the eyes of the Iraq, local church officials While World Mission Sunday is celebrated only once a Bridget of Vadstena, who "prayed and worked to create abandoned and marginalized believe the number of year, I hope that in the months ahead you will continue to and show them their close­ Catholics is double the re­ remember the missionary work of the Church, especially in bonds of unity and fellow­ ship between Christians." ness. ported figure . your prayers. If you have given to the Mission Sunday col­ • "Blessed are those who Reflecting the multicul­ lection in your parish, I say again, "thank you." If you have The best description of the saints - in fact, their "identity see God in every person and tural makeup of the Catholic yet to give, I once again ask you to be as generous as you strive to make others also Church in Sweden and the can. Thank you and please continue to pray for missionar­ card" - the pope said, is found in the beatitudes from discover him. rest of Scandinavia, the ies throughout the world. We are in their prayers! jesus' Sermon on the Mount, • "Blessed are those who prayer intentions at Mass Please remember'1he Society for the Propagation of the Faith" which begins, "Blessed are protect and care for our com­ were read in Spanish, Arabic, when writing or changing your Will. the poor in spirit." mon home. English, German and Polish, http://www.rcdony.org/mission-office.html And, he said, as Christian • "Blessed are those who as well as in Swedish. BACK PEW ii NORTH COUNTRY CATHOL I C NOV. 9, 2016 VOCATION PILGRIMAGE TO SHRINE OF DIVINE MERCY

Bishop Terry R. laValley led apilgrimage to Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Oct. 11 -13 to pray for vocations in the Year of Mercy. The pilgrimage featured Mass and tour at Divine Mercy Shrine, Holy Hour, Mass and tour of Cathedral of the Immacu­ late Conception in Albany. Above, the bishop and the pilgrims are shown in the shrine. IL---T _O_U_RA_ I_D_1~ Raise funds for your Parents CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 church the easy way: To counter that, the minor seminary has events during the school year to include TAKE A VACATION! seminarians' parents and families. It's not like the old days, he noted, when a pastor would drop off a young man at the seminary and he might not see his parents for a year. As Sister Mary Angela pOinted out, joining a reli­ gious order doesn't have to mean being cut off from one's family. Instead, she de­ scribed it as a "definite re­ ordering," noting that she doesn't call her parents every minute of the day, but she keeps in regular contact with them, especially through social media. Her parents are also able to say they didn't lose a daugh­ ter when she became a sister. "Instead, they joke that they gained 30 more," she said, by calling the other sis­ George A Barnett ters in her order the in-laws. (518) 324.1312 GO GREEN! or email: Happy Birthday Father Bill. I knew you as Billy. Here is a picture of your hole in one. Iteceive Ihe NCC in your e-mail every [email protected] Monday where ever yo u are in Ihe world . I sure do miss you. ~-mai l cwa [email protected] You 6th grade buddy Rita Maroney!! 10 sign lip loday.