16 in the back peW NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 67, Number 21 OCT. 3, 2012 INSIDE YOUNG CATHOLIC VOICE THIS ISSUE Looking ahead to NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY the upcoming Citizen of Heaven synod l PAGE 10

gle issue is not sufficient to guarantee a voter’s dignity.” Looking ahead to By Amanda Conklin support. Yet a candidate’s position on a single There are many life issues to consider in this Contributing writer issue that involves an intrinsic evil, such as sup- upcoming election: abortion, euthanasia, stem- the upcoming port for legal abortion or the promotion of cell research, cloning, outreach to the poor, election l PAGE 11 CATHOLIC Respect Life Month is more monumental this racism, may legitimately lead a voter to disqual- healthcare access and even war. Because of this, year than ever before. ify a candidate from receiving support.” voting can often be a stressful and confusing January 22, 2013 marks the 40th anniversary Many have said that abortion is the greatest time for Catholics. OCT. 3, 2012 of Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court decision le- evil of our time. While there are many important I encourage all Catholics to read this document galizing abortion in our nation. We have endured issues to think about when voting, abortion is in its entirety before making their decision. I 40 years of our children being killed in the womb certainly one of the most heart-wrenching intrin- would also like to point out that the document God’s word comes first and 40 years of families being scarred by the sic evils. In fact, if a Catholic citizen knowingly highlights that in certain cases, it may very rea- pain of abortion. votes for a candidate who supports abortion they sonable for someone to choose not to vote. VATICAN CITY (CNS) - In everyday then response," he said. The God and the one whom he with a prayerful, reflective ANNIVERSARY Life issues are also at the forefront of debates are indirectly participating in the sin themselves. Being Catholic is not a feeling, it is not merely life, people are told that it's pope spoke Sept. 26 at his has sent, Jesus Christ. The attitude so as to hear God's as a Presidential election nears. The USCCB highlights this in paragraph 34: part of someone’s ethnic heritage, it is not a best to think before they weekly public audience.The liturgy reminds us of the pri- word and conform their lives CELEBRATION The United States Conference of Catholic Bish- “Catholics often face difficult choices about how hobby. Being Catholic is intrinsic to our being, speak, but in worship, speak- talk was the latest in his se- macy of God," he said, so a more closely to Christ, he ops has released a document entitled “Faithful to vote. This is why it is so important to vote ac- part of who we are. Being Catholic means sharing ing God's word should come ries on prayer, focusing this fundamental feature must be said. St. Hedwig’s Citizenship.” This document contains guidelines cording to a well-formed conscience that per- in the beautiful, liberating, ancient, tradition, before reflection, said Pope week on the liturgy. "its orientation toward the fa- Every sacramental celebra- for Catholics to consider when voting and ex- ceives the proper relationship among moral that is the Church. Benedict XVI. Because Christ is always ther, whose saving love cul- tion represents God's chil- marks 85th plains how our vocation includes being an active goods. The pope, cardinals and bishops are here to "The first requirement for present in his church, the minates in the death and dren coming together with citizen. A Catholic cannot vote for a candidate who adhere to Christ’s plan for the Church and to a good liturgical celebration pope said, quoting Blessed resurrection of his son." their father in Christ and the Many criticize Catholics for putting a huge em- takes a position in favor of an intrinsic evil, such help guide us in our important decisions, such as is that there be prayer and a John Paul II, "the liturgy is The people of God must di- Holy Spirit in a meeting of di- phasis on abolishing abortion when determining as abortion or racism, if the voter’s intent is to voting, with our rich tradition as a roadmap. I conversation with God, first the privileged place for the rect their hearts and minds alogue "through actions and which political candidate to vote for. Some refer support that position. In such cases a Catholic urge you to listen to the voice of the Church and foremost listening and encounter of Christians with the same way, participating words," Pope Benedict said. to these Catholics as “single-issue voters.” The would be guilty of formal cooperation in grave when considering life issues during this Respect USCCB does a great job at addressing this in the evil. At the same time, a voter should not use a Life Month and especially in November at elec- document: candidate’s opposition to an intrinsic evil to jus- tion time. In paragraph 42. “As Catholics we are not sin- tify indifference or inattentiveness to other im- (A link to the Faithful Citizenship document is Respect gle-issue voters. A candidate’s position on a sin- portant moral issues involving human life and available at www.usccb.org) YEAR OF FAITH TEAM Life Month Around the diocese has begun October is Respect Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 RUMMAGE SALE GUN AND KNIFE SHOW Date: Oct. 14 WITNESSES OF FAITH Month. Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon The Respect Life Program’s LEWIS Canton – Rummage Sale to held. Brasher – The Knights of Columbus will Ogdensburg - The diocesan observance theme for 2012-13 is: “Faith Date and Time: Oct. 12 7:30 a.m. to 6 be hosting a Gun and Knife Show. Place: Visitation Parish Center; Take- of the Year of Faith will officially open opens our eyes to human life ST. HEDWIG'S POLISH FEST p.m. and Oct. 13 7:30 a.m. to 11 Date: Oct. 13 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Oct. 14 9 outs available with a prayer service called Witnesses of in all its grandeur and Houseville - Save the date for St. Hed- Place: St. Mary’s School Gym a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Adults, $7; Children under 12, $4; Faith Celebration. beauty.” wig's Polish Festival. Features: Oct. 13 will also feature a bag Place: K of C Hall Under 5, Free; Family, $18 Date: Nov. 18 Pro-lifers in the Diocese of Date: Oct. 21 sale. Cost: $3; under 12 free must be accom- Time: 2 p.m. Ogdensburg will observe the Time: at noon after the celebration of panied by an adult. DIOCESAN EVENTS Place: St. Mary’s Cathedral month with Lifechains across the 11 a.m. Mass. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY Features: Dealers will be present with Features: Bishop Terry R. LaValley will the North Country on Re- spect Life Sunday Oct. 7. Features: The Fest will feature a deli- Massena – St. Mary’s Church is holding a hunting, fishing, archery and sporting INTERNATIONAL ROSARY preside at the service which will c ele- cious Polish Platter, Theme Basket Raf- Other pro-life features in special rosary to mark First Saturday. items. Dealers wishing to reserve tables Diocesan Catholics have been invited to brate the lives of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, this week’s NCC focus on fles, Baked Goods, Ice Cream Sundaes Date: Oct. 6 can contact Phil Davis at 315-389-4627. join a continuous praying of the Rosary St. Mother Marianne Cope, OSF, and St. support for marriage and and a 50/50 Raffle. Proceeds to benefit Time: 3:15 p.m. Concessions stand open all day, breakfast throughout the world. Brother Andre Bessette, CSC. The main family life, protection of the church restoration and repairs. Features: Rosary to Our Lady of Fatima served until 11 a.m. Date: Oct. 7 speaker for the Prayer Service will be environment and a Catholic’s Contact 348-8735 or 348-6260. in reparation to Her Immaculate Heart Time: 2 p.m. Sister Kateri Mitchell, a Sister of St. Anne obligation for “faithful citi- PHOTO BY MICHELLE BEAGLE and for world peace. A 15 minute pri- LIFECHAIN Features: Participants Will pray 20 and native of the St. Regis Mohawk zenship.” Angelica DeGuardia presented Bishop ST. LAWRENCE vate meditation on the Luminous Mys- Massena – Lifechain to be held. decades of the Rosary at 2 p.m. The in- Reservation. Sister Kateri is the executive LaValley with salt directly from salt teries will follow. Confessions are Date: Oct. 14 tention is: “That the mystery of the director of the Tekakwitha Conference in FEATURES, PAGES 2, 3, 5, 6,7, 12, 16 mines in Poland as part of the Offer- LIFECHAIN available from 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 and Sat- Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Rosary will help us to reflect on our faith Great Falls, Mont. A reception will follow tory procession at the Sept. 23 anniver- Potsdam –A Lifechain has been planned urday anticipated Mass will begin at 4. Place: Main Street at Rt. 37 as we continue to celebrate the Year of Looking back sary Mass at St. Hedwig’s Church in for Respect Life Sunday Features: A peaceful, prayerful, pro-life Faith”. Our Blessed Mother is a force for METANOIA RETREAT Houseville. The church was built in PHOTO BY MARY LOU KILIAN 1927 by Polish families who had set- Date: Oct. 7 CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER presence. Open to all faiths. We stand Faith. Who better to lead and guide us Port Henry – A Metanoia Retreat will be at Vatican II Bill and Molly Amoriell of Colton and Gayle Frank of Clayton were part of the team leading the three Year of Faith parish work- tled in Lewis County. Time: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Heuvelton – Msgr. Robert Giroux Knights for life rain or shine. Signs are provided. than she who is the Mother of Faith. held sponsored by the Office of Young shops held Sept. 22 in Plattsburgh, Sept. 26 in Tupper Lake and Sept. 28 in Watertown. About 150 participants were offered in- Place: Market Street at Main Street of Columbus will be having a Chicken & Contact: Pastor Clifford Boice at 315- Pray alone, with family, or with Adult Ministry. Father Muench reflects on the formation on resources and given time to share ideas to prepare for the year. Pope Benedict will open the Year of Faith Oct. 11; Features FULL STORY, PAGE 4 : A peaceful, prayerful, pro-life Biscuit Dinner. 764-1242 for more information. friends.We encourage you to take part in Date: Oct. 5 and 6 powerful experience of facing the the official diocesan opening will take place Nov. 18 with a Witnesses of Faith celebration at St. Mary’s Cathedral. presence. Open to all faiths. We stand Date: Oct. 13 this wonderful opportunity to join in Time: 7 p.m. both days for life rain or shine. Signs are provided. Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 K OF C BRUNCH prayer with our brothers and sisters, all P lace: St. Patrick’s Church people at Mass for the first time Contact: Chris LaRose at 315-403-8123 Place: St. Raphael’s Parish Center Norfolk – The Knights of Columbus will over the world, who will be praying for Contact: Lorraine Turgeon at 315-323- FULL STORY, PAGE 2 YCV: A respect life reflection from a ‘Citizen of Heaven,’ p. 16 for more information. Donation: $7 be sponsoring a brunch. Faith. 4989 or [email protected]. 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 15 OCT. 3, 2012 OCT. 3, 2012 NORTH COUNTRY LETTER FROM THE EDITOR OBITUARIES CATHOLIC The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Brasher Falls – Bernard L “Bun” Francis, Services Sept. 22, 2012 at the Donaldson Notre Dame Cemetery. Box 326 Pro-life patron saint Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. 85; Funeral Services Sept. 26, 2012 at St. Funeral Home. Plattsburgh – Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Patrick’s Church; burial in St. Patrick’s Dolores C. (Bremner) Har- Cemetery. Massena – Peggy A. (Wilkins) O’Shea, 61; ris, S.F.O., 81; Funeral Services Sept. 29, USPS 0039-3400 She may not be canonized yet, begin our own observance of Re- Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director Funeral Services Sept. 26, 2012 at Phillips 2012 at St. John’s Church; burial in Mt. BISHOP TERRY but I still consider Blessed Mother spect Life Month 2102 with words 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 R. LAVALLEY Teresa of Calcutta to be the patron of wisdom from the woman who (315) 393-2920; fax 1-866-314-7296 Brasher Falls – Anthony J. Paccione, 61; Memorial Home. Carmel Cemetery. President saint of the pro-life movement. said: [email protected] Funeral Services Sept. 28, 2012 at St. MSGR. ROBERT L. LAWLER And it’s not just because, as she “It is a poverty to decide that a Facing the people at Mass Patrick’s Church. North Bangor – Wallace “Pete” King, 89; Raymondville – Marjorie E. Vice President accepted the Nobel Peace child must die so that you Funeral Services Sept. 30, 2012 at St. Au- (Rollins)Beaulieu, 86; Funeral Services SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ Prize in 1979, that she sin- may live as you wish.” Again, I want to look back with you on the wonderful achievements of the Sec- Chazy - Marian (Baker) Matott, 88; Me- gustine’s Church; burial in St. Augustine’s Sept. 29, 2012 at St. Raymond’s Church; Secretary-Treasurer gled out abortion as “the AND ond Vatican Council and its profound effect on me as a young priest. The Second Were It Not morial Services Nov. 3, 2012 at Sacred Cemetery. burial in Calvary Cemetery, Massena. MARY LOU KILIAN greatest destroyer of “At the end of life we will Vatican Council began its deliberations 50 years ago this month. peace in the world.” not be judged by how Heart Church. Editor/ The very first document promulgated by the Second Vatican Council was The Norwood – Francis A. Mariano, 71; Me- Watertown – LeRoy H. Draper, 90; Fu- General Manager To a biographer she ex- many diplomas we have re- plained, “if we are allowed ceived, how much money Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, sent out to the world Dec. 4, 1963. Last week, I For Hunger Colton – Paul H. “Poopsie” Snell, 62; Fu- morial Mass Sept. 22, 2012 at St. An- neral Services Sept. 27, 2012 at the Reed neral Services Sept. 24, 2012 at St. drew’s Church. & Benoit Funeral Home. Publish 45 is- to kill the baby in our we have made, how many mentioned how this document led to the use of the vernacular in the liturgy of our sues per year: womb, who will keep us great things we have done. Catholic Church – the Mass in English for us. From Director’s Desk, Patrick’s Church; burial in Chapel Hill Weekly except from killing each other?” We will be judged by "I was The document recognized the importance of the Sacred Liturgy in the life of the Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Diocesan Mission Director Cemetery, Parishville. Ogdensburg – Kathleen “Kathy” (Brenno) Watertown – Pauline E. (Gauthier) Mori- issue after Yes, we appreciate her hungry, and you gave me Catholic Church. The Council Fathers challenged the Church – “Pastors of souls Ginter, 49; Funeral Services Sept. 27, 2012 arty, 91; Funeral Oct. 13, 2012 at Holy Christmas, one words against abortion, something to eat, I was Coopersville – Agnes Louise Tetreault at Fox & Murray Funeral Home; burial in Family; burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Mary Lou must, therefore, realize that, when liturgy is celebrated, something more is re- Jesus calls us to go to all nations, to proclaim His Gospel week in Janu- but too often, those who naked and you clothed me. and to build His Church. In this new month of World Mis- Bechard, 97; Funeral Services Sept. 27, ary, one week support an end for abor- Kilian I was homeless, and you quired than the laws governing valid and lawful celebration. It is their duty also to sion Sunday, Respect Life, and the start of the Year of Faith, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Church; burial in in March and every other tion are criticized for car- took me in.” ensure that the faithful take part fully aware of what they are doing, actively en- we unite in prayer and sacrifice at the Table of the Lord and parish cemetery. week in July by the Diocese ing more about people AND: gaged in the rite and enriched by it.” (14) ask God’s blessings through our prayers and offerings. It is before they are born than after. People are often unreasonable of Ogdensburg. This led to another change for the priest at Mass – the priest would celebrate our universal hope that the “Good News” of Jesus will be Gabriels 622 Washington Street, Og- Mother Teresa countered that and self-centered. Forgive them – Jeanne M. (Gauvin) St. John, the Mass facing the people, standing at an altar of sacrifice. For most of you, this is proclaimed all in this world. 90; Funeral Services Oct. 2, 2012 at densburg, N.Y. 13669. charge every single day of her life. anyway. However, the news is not always good for all those in the For over 45 years, she minis- If you are kind, people may ac- the only way you have participated in Mass. However, at that time, it was a rather Church of the Assumption; burial in St. Editorial Office: world. As we pray for those in the Missions, we must real- Peter’s Cemetery, Plattsburgh. tered to the poor, sick, orphaned, cuse you of ulterior motives. Be spectacular change. ize the uphill battles they face there daily. In the develop- 622 Washington Street, and dying, while guiding the ex- kind anyway. Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. I do want you to realize how important this change was. I remember well - be- ing countries people of all ages are dying from hunger, live pansion of her relgious order, the If you are honest, people may fore the Council – that I stood at the high altar facing the tabernacle and the cruci- in fear of violence and the fear of the unknown. Gabriels – Roy W. St. John, 87; Funeral Telephone: Missionaries of Charity. cheat you. Be honest anyway. fix with my back to the people, wondering just what they were doing back there. The following poem reflects the gratitude of those living Services Oct. 2, 2012 at Church of the As- (315) 608-7556 Members of the order must ad- If you find happiness, people in mission territories with so little food, knowing that their sumption; burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, here to the vows of chastity, may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The symbol was nice – the prayers of the people going through the priest to God. Plattsburgh. Yet , when I stood facing the people of the congregation for the first time, I real- lives will be short lived. This poem gives us reason to let E-mail: poverty and obedience, and the The good you do today may be our hearts be grateful even in the midst of suffering and news@northcountry fourth vow, to give "wholehearted forgotten tomorrow. Do good any- ized how special and important the people were to me as the celebrant of the dying. Hogansburg – Gertrude J. Tyo, 85; Funeral catholic.org and free service to the poorest of way. Mass. As the chosen prayer leader by my ordination, part of my task is to unite all Services Sept. 25, 2012 at St. Patrick’s the poor." Give the world the best you have the people with me as family as I look out on them. I am there to invite them to Were it not for hunger Lord, Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Entered at the Mother Teresa’s sisters operate and it may never be enough. Give Would we thank you for our food? Post Office: hospices and homes for people your best anyway. join with me in this Eucharist. This is not my Mass; all of us are doing Eucharist to- gether, praying together and uniting with Our Lord and Savior. The people are no Would grateful voices sing your praise Keeseville – David J. “Jim” Doner, 67; Fu- Ogdensburg, NY with HIV/AIDS, leprosy and tuber- For you see, in the end, it is be- Would heartfelt alleluias raise 13669 as culosis, soup kitchens, children's tween you and God. It was never longer spectators neral Service Sept. 28, 2012 at St. John’s And shout hosannas all our days Church; burial in parish cemetery. Periodical Postage. and family counselling program, between you and them anyway.” A friend, a priest-theologian, pointed out to me that this change challenged the Were it not for hunger, Lord? orphanages and schools. It’s always a good idea to listen priest to realize just who he is. The Church was leading the priest to understand Subscription: So, it’s appropriate I think, to to Mother! Lord, were it not for poverty Lowville – Leon Charles Rosiczkowski, For one year: that he was not part of some sort of isolated or elevated class. The priest, espe- cially at Eucharist, is the Good Shepherd, – leading the community, his family, in Would we thank you for our wealth? 86; Funeral Services Sept. 28, 2012 at St. In-Diocese Rate: $27 Peter’s Church; burial in St. Peter’s Ceme- Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 worship and prayer – one people joined at the altar of the Lord – so that all of us See you in another’s face And recognize the time and place tery. are ready to accept the challenge of the Lord to go forth and make the world a When you blessed the human race better place today. Matters for publication Were it not for poverty? Lyons Falls – Gordon L. Post, 85; Funeral should be I must tell you about the first day that I – joined with several parishioners – Services Sept. 26, 2012 at St. John’s addressed to prepared the sanctuary for Mass facing the people for the first time. It was Friday And, Jesus, were it not for death Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery, Port PO Box 326 afternoon before the official Sunday start. I was assigned in those days to St. Would we thank you for our health? Leyden. Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Mary’s Parish in Massena and we had commissioned a local carpenter to build a If old age did not follow youth and should be received by And error not give way to truth Watertown – Evelyn W. (white) Der- special altar of sacrifice. As we were setting up that altar that afternoon, I must Not eye-for-eye and tooth-for-tooth Thursday prior to ouchie, 85; Funeral Services Sept. 28, publication. admit I was excited. I also remember that there was a Friday evening Mass sched- Were it not for death? uled that day and Monsignor Leary, the pastor, said to me,“Bill, I’m going to use 2012 at Church of the Sacred Heart; bur- Paper is printed each the new way today.” He couldn’t wait. He wanted to be the first – a little ahead of So thank you Lord, for blessing me ial in Calvary Cemetery. Monday; time – to offer Mass facing the people. With hunger, poverty and need dateline is Wednesday. And failures through which I succeed Massena – Kevin M. O’Neill, 53; Funeral Member, Catholic Press It has been pointed out to me that these changes to the Sacred Liturgy showed In following where you may lead Association. a connection with the ordinary sharing of festive meals at home. The Eucharist is Me to eternal peace. for us Catholics the center and summit of the Church’s life which means that sum- POSTMASTER: By Rev Joseph R. Veneroso, Maryknoll Missionary Send address changes to mit of our own life, the action from which all grace and blessing flow. Without the North Country Catholic, Eucharist, there is no living Church. Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” The Eucharist is the heart and soul of our faith – the faith of the priests, the PO Box 326 when writing or changing your Will. Ogdensburg, NY faith of the people, the faith of all of us. 13669-0326 www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice 14 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 OCT. 3, 2012 OCT. 3, 2012 ADIRONDACK Date: Oct. 7 Time: 4 p.m. LIFECHAIN Time: 2 p.m. to 3 Place: St. Mary’s Parish Hall Place: Route 22 at Main Street Cost: Adults, $7; Seniors, $6; Children October is Respect Life Month Saranac Lake – Lifechain to be held. Features: A peaceful, prayerful, pro-life under 12, $5; under 5, Free; sauce, $5 per Date: Oct. 7 presence. Open to all faiths. We stand quart. Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pro-lifers from across the to us, is strong enough to of the young and old alike. spect for conscience rights, objectionable drugs and pro- for life rain or shine. Signs are provided. Diocese will open Respect overcome a culture of death He also cited the erosion of especially under the HHS cedures. Place: Bandshell Park at River Street Contact: Margaret and Richard Smith at ROSARY RALLY Life month with Lifechains and build a civilization wor- family and community mandate requiring even Begun in 1972, the Respect Features: A peaceful, prayerful, pro-life 518-963-7814 for more information Watertown – Rosary Rally to be held on scheduled Sunday in Saranac thy of human beings made in bonds in the four decades Catholic individuals and in- Life Program stresses the presence. Open to all faiths. We stand the day of the miracle of the sun at Fa- Lake, Plattsburgh, Willsboro, God’s image.” since Roe v. Wade and the stitutions to purchase insur- value and dignity of human for life rain or shine. Signs are provided. FRANKLIN Potsdam and Massena. The Respect Life Program’s more recent erosion of re- ance coverage for morally life. tima, Portugal. Contact: John and Colleen Miner at 518- theme for 2012-13 is: “Faith TURKEY DINNER Date: Oct. 13 403-8123 for more information. Catholics in the North opens our eyes to human life St. Regis Falls - St. Ann’s Society will be Time: 1 p.m. in all its grandeur and ROSARY RALLY holding a family style Turkey Dinner. Place: St. Patrick’s Church by the grotto Country to offer a prayerful beauty.” As Pope Benedict Date: Oct. 7 Contact: Joan Boulio at 315-639-6688 XVI said during his recent Bloomingdale – Rosary Rally to Our Time: Noon to 3 p.m. pro-life presence in apostolic visit to Lebanon, Lady of Fatima to be held. Place: St. Ann’s Parish Hall BENEFIT DINNER their communities “The grandeur and the raison Date: Oct 13 Cost: Adults, $8; Children under 12, $4; Watertown – A spaghetti dnner will be d’être of each person are Time: Meet at 11:30 a.m. The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. under 5, Free held to benefit the Watertown Special The Lifechains offer a found in God alone.” Place: St. Paul’s Church outside at Our “peaceful, prayerful, pro-life Cardinal DiNardo high- Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: Features: Take-outs will be available or Religious Education Program. Blesses Mother’s Statue (inside if in- presence” on Respect Life lighted the importance of the North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, by calling 518-651-1886. There will also Date: Oct. 23 clement weather) Sunday. (Details about each 2012-13 Respect Life Pro- Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; be a 50/50 raffle. Help is needed on the Time: 5 p.m. to 7 Features:The Rosary is being prayed by e-mail [email protected]. of the gatherings appear in gram during the Year of Faith Sat. morning prior to the event and Place: Italian American Club called for by Pope Benedict the whole country at this time. This is this week’s Around the Dio- Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. again on the day of the event. Please Cost: $8 cese section of the NCC on and quoted the pope in the anniversary of the 6th apparition of call Janet Richards at 518-856-9663 if Features: Take-outs begin at 4:30 p.m. pages 14 and 16) Lebanon: “If we want peace, Our Blessed Mother to the 3 children in Crafts and Country Store and 50/50 with dren under 5, Free you wish to help out. The first day of October let us defend life! This ap- Fatima. Bring a sandwich; dessert and live music in the Church Features: Turkey with all of the trim- SPAGHETTI SUPPER will also be the first day of proach leads us to reject not coffee will be provided. registration for three youth only war and terrorism, but Contacts: Vern & Sorelle Bouyea @ 293- mings, a country store. Take-outs YANKEE POT ROAST Watertown – St. Anthony’s Altar Rosary Contact: For more information call Viv buses traveling from the dio- every assault on innocent 7768 or Deacon Ed & Louise Mazu- Chateaugay – The 32nd Yankee Pot Church will be having Spaghetti Supper. at 891-2286, Sister Carol 891-2286 or cese to the 40th March for human life, on men and chowski @ 563-0828. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Roast, Family Style Harvest Dinner will Date: Oct. 25 Mary Lou 891-1308. Life in Washington, D.C ., in women as creatures willed Plattsburgh – Eucharistic Adoration is be held. Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 January. by God. … We must combine CLINTON WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP held throughout the year every Wednes- Date: Oct. 21 Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall Complete information our efforts, then, to develop Ellenburg Center – Our Lady of the day, Thursday, and Friday. Seatings: Noon, 2:30 p.m. & 5 Cost: $8; children $4.50; under 3, free; about the trip is available on a sound vision of…the Place: the diocesan respect life human person. Without this, LIFECHAIN Adirondacks will be hosting a Watercolor St. John’s Holy Family” Adoration Place: St. Patrick’s Church sauce, $5 per quart meatballs are $.75 workshop. Chapel, downstairs Cost: Adults, $8; Children 6-11, $4; Features: Take-out orders begin at 4 webpage www.dioogdens- it is impossible to build true Plattsburgh – Lifechain to be held. burg.org/pro-life. peace.” Date: Nov 2-Nov. 4 Theme: Theme: “Show the greatest pos- under 5, free p.m. Please bring your own containers Date: Oct. 7 On a national level, Cardi- “These links among faith, Cost: $80 for the weekend, includes sible reverence for the Eucharist.” (St. Features:Take-outs and Home Delivery Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. nal Daniel DiNardo of Gelve- the inherent dignity and overnight accommodations and meals. Francis of Assisi) is at 1 p.m. & 4. Reservations are not LIFERIGHT MEETING Place: Smithfield Blvd at Cornelia Street ston-Houston, chairman of rights of human beings, and Features: Instructor Claire Hogue-Reid Time : 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. needed but appreciated by calling Pat at Watertown - Liferight of Watertown will a just and peaceful society Features: A peaceful, prayerful, pro-life the Committee on Pro-Life Will teach different techniques, compo- Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email us 497-3183 or Mary Lou at 497-3154 or hold its monthly meetings on the third Activities of the U.S. Confer- were also understood by presence. Open to all faiths. We stand sition, some drawing, knowledge of val- at [email protected]. call the church on Oct. 21 at 497-6673. . Wednesday of the Month. ence of Catholic Bishops America’s Founding Fathers,” for life rain or shine. Signs are provided. ues, color and the mixing of colors. There will be a Queen sized hand quilted Time: 4 p.m. (USCCB), addressed various said Cardinal DiNardo. “How Contact: Rev. Martin Michenko at 518- Supply list sent after reserving. LECTIO DIVINA blanket with quilt rack as well as the Place: 312 Sherman St. threats to human life and the can people coexist, much 354-2140 for more information. less flourish, in a society Contact: olaprayerhouse@gmail,.com or Ellenburg – Our Lady of the Adirondacks Country Store. Proceeds will go towards Features: The office has videos, books need to apply principles of faith and morals in the pub- lacking the shared belief that by calling 518-594-3253 House of Prayer will be having Lectio CRAFTS AND BAKE SALE the Church’s renovations and educational materials lic square we are called to care for Divina (Divine Reading), every Friday. which may be borrowed. Topics Mooers – The 25th Annual Crafts Plus Catholics should “renew those unable to care for HEALING MASS Time: 10 a.m. to noon JEFFERSON covered: infanticide, assisted suicide, eu- themselves, not to neglect, and Bake sale sponsored by the Ladies of their personal commitment Ellenburg Center – Our Lady of the Features: Meditation on the following thanasia and chastity. to defend all human life, es- abuse or kill them? Such St. Ann’s to be held. Adirondacks to hold Healing Mass Sunday's readings and Rosary SPAGHETTI SUPPER Contact: Phone 315-788-8480; website: pecially the most vulnerable basic moral principles have Date: Oct. 20 Date: Oct. 6 Watertown – St. Anthony’s Altar Rosary www.liferight.org. members of the human fam- served civilization well for Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ESSEX Time: 10 a.m. Society will be having Spaghetti Supper. ily,” he said in a statement millennia. Yet in recent Place: St. Joseph’s Center LEWIS decades, many people who Features: Fr. Doug Decker will preside at ROAST BEEF HARVEST DINNER Date: Sept. 27 marking Respect Life Month, Features: Lunch will be available. Space October 2012. influence public policy have Mass and Anointing followed by individ- Elizabethtown – St. Elizabeth’s Church Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS still available for vendors. Call Theresa “By our unflinching de- promoted various exceptions ual prayer team ministry. will hold its annual Roast Beef Harvest Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall Houseville – Divine Mercy Devotions for Tassone at 518-236-7733. fense of human life and reli- to these principles.” Contact: RSVP by Oct. 3 to olaprayer- Dinner. Cost: Adults, $8; children $4.50; under 3, October will be held. gious freedom, by our Cardinal DiNardo cited Date several issues, including the TURKEY& TRIMMINGS [email protected] or 518-594-3253. : Oct. 14 free; sauce, $5 per quart meatballs are Date: Oct. 7 witness to the transcendent Light lunch. Donations appreciated. Time: 2 p.m. to 6 $.75 Time: 3 p.m. nature of the human person, staggering loss of life and Dannemora – St. Joseph’s Parish is plan- Place: Parish Hall Features:Take-out orders begin at 4 Place: St. Hedwig’s Church and by our compassionate consequent need for healing ning its annual roast turkey and trim- HARVEST DINNER Cost: Adults, $9; Children under 12, $5 p.m. Please bring your own containers F eatures: Vespers,(Evening Prayer), Ex- service to our brothers and after involvement in abor- mings harvest dinner. tion, the death of “extra” em- West Chazy – St. Joseph’s Church will Features: Take-outs after 1:30 p.m. position of the Most Blessed Sacrament, sisters in need, may we spark Date: Oct. 7 a renewal of love and com- bryos and the “selective hold its 38th Annual Harvest Dinner. Cash raffle tickets and for other items SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER The Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benedic- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 mitment to the true good of reduction” of children in Date: Oct. 14 will be available. Evans Mills – The Indian River Knights of tion. All are welcome. Place: Church Hall; Take-outs available others,” Cardinal DiNardo utero during fertility proce- Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Columbus will be sponsoring a Spaghetti Contact 348-6260. Cost: Adults - $9.00, ages 5 to 10 - $5.00 said. “Only a love that seeks dures, continued promotion Place: St. Joseph’s Parish Center LIFECHAIN & Meatball dinner. to serve those most in need, of embryo-destructive stem and Under 5 free.. Cost: Adults, $9; Children 5-12, $4; Chil Willsboro – Lifechain to be held. Date: Oct. 13 CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE whatever the personal cost cell research, and euthanasia Features: Cash Raffles, Chinese Raffle, 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 13 OCT. 3, 2012 OCT. 3, 2012 AT THE MOVIES HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA

wants to escape the con- who is being constantly By Adam Shaw fines of the hotel and ex- nagged by his 50 children. Catholic News Service plore the outside world. Unfortunately, in spite of Yet her father, having lost these clever twists, the pic- We are used to fables of his wife many years before, ture dips its toes into the humans fleeing from is keen to protect her from swamp of vulgarity a few spooky ghouls and ghosts, being contaminated from times along the way to pick but what if they were as the mortal world, going so up a few easy laughs. scared of us as we are of far as lying to make her be- Yet while Peter Baynham them? lieve that humans are noth- and Robert Smigel's screen- That is the premise of ani- ing but evil ne'er-do-wells. play has its fair share of mated comedy "Hotel Tran- So when skateboarding mildly rude flatulent humor, sylvania" (Columbia) - an backpacker Jonathan it also contains a striking enjoyable, if slightly rude, (voiced by Andy Samberg) pro-family theme in Drac- pro-family romp in which stumbles upon the hotel by ula's touching relationships the infamous Count Dracula accident, the birthday girl's with his daughter, and his (voiced by Adam Sandler) interest is heightened and deceased wife over whom has established a "monsters the caped protagonist must he is still grieving. only" resort to provide a scramble to hide Jonathan's Therefore amid the silli- The film contains occa- tion of America rating is PG safe haven for spooks to humanity from both his ness come some very mov- CNS PHOTO/COLUMBIA PHOTOS BY MICHELLE BEAGLE Jarecki Seelman and Helen Smykla Niezbotowskiwho shared their reflections about the early years of the church relax away from the torches guests and his intrigued off- ing moments that will have spring. Catholic viewers nodding in Animated characters Dracula, voiced by Adam Sandler, and Mavis, voiced by Selena Scenes from the Sept. 23 celebration of the 85th anniversary of St. Hedwig’s Church in Houseville: At left are in this article and, right, Bishop LaValley who presided at the anniversary Mass. The church was built in 1927 and pitchforks of their an- Gomez, are seen in the movie "Hotel Transylvania." parishioners Mary Gothe and Jean Marie Demko at the parish dinner following the Mass; center, Genevieve by Polish families who settled in Lewis County. tagonists. Director Genndy Tar- approval, as well as a con- In the midst of running takovsky's goofy comedy clusion that affirms the sional mild scatological -- parental guidance sug- the popular getaway, Drac gets many of its laughs value of the family unit. humor and a few scary gested. Some material may Polish traditions mark St. Hedwig’s anniversary invites his fellow fiends from playing on, and updat- However, scary incidents scenes. The Catholic News not be suitable for children. over to celebrate his head- ing, classic horror charac- that include zombies skulk- Service classification is A-II - Lapkowski, Jozef ished. The existing hand- with bouquets of red and Bishop LaValley also com- strong daughter Mavis' ters. So we have a loveable ing around on fire, along - adults and adolescents. By Michelle Beagle Paczkowski, Andrzej Tarasek carved wooden altar was ob- white flowers. The women mented on the importance of (voice of Selena Gomez) working class Frankenstein with some mildly upsetting The Motion Picture Associa- Staff writer and Konstanty Zychowski. tained from Transfiguration of the Sodality and the chil- family and how pleased he 118th birthday. (voice of Kevin James) and moments and the aforemen- Many of their descendents Church historically Polish dren dressed in traditional was to see the young chil- The (relatively) young the overworked data pro- tioned gross humor, may ex- cessing werewolf Wayne clude younger audiences HOUSEVILLE - Eighty-five years are still members of the Catholic Church in Rome, Polish customs. dren and family groups fill- Mavis, however, has other ago a cornerstone was laid parish. N.Y. The children’s outfits came ing the pews. things on her mind and (voiced by Steve Buscemi) from the party. for a little church in Lewis The men of the parish and Until 1991 the Polish Order directly from Poland while At the end of the Mass, County. St. Hedwig’s Church the teens all pitched in to of Franciscans of Ellicott City, the vests the ladies wore had Bishop LaValley blessed the became a reality through the construct the church, using Md., supplied a Franciscan been made by Franciscan Fa- new Corpus which will adorn sweat and brawn of the Pol- horses and digging the base- priest to run the day to day ther Paschal Rys, former pas- the church facade. The cross St. Hedwig’s ish from Tug Hill and sur- ment out with a big scoop. It activities of the parish and tor, with the assistance of on which it hangs was do- rounding areas. was through their hard ef- provide spiritual guidance. some of the women. nated and crafted by Edward forts that St. Hedwig’s be- In 1991, St. Hedwig’s be- William Paczkowski, whose Kubinski, Sr. and the inscrip- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 tion and the Sacrament of far as Newton Falls. The Many Polish people had A sickly baby, her parents came a reality. came a mission of St. Peter’s grandfather was one of the tion INRI was hand carved in Marriage at St. Hedwig’s. gospel used to be read in settled in Lewis County from wanted to have her baptized. At that time, funds were Church in Lowville and the founding fathers, read from Poland and personally ac- Helen Smykla English and Polish at Mass. the Pennsylvania coal mines This necessitated a sleigh unavailable for a proper rec- rectory was sold to a private the scriptures companied back to House- Niezbotowski, like Today St. Hedwig’s contin- looking for a new beginning. ride down from Tug Hill tory so Conventual Francis- individual. The children in costume ville from Poland by a Genevieve, received the ues to celebrate its Polish The Polish parish was actu- (roads were not plowed in can Father Damian Wydro and procession were Court- parishioner. sacraments at St. Hedwig’s heritage with the annual Pol- ally founded in 1922 with those days) in the dead of boarded with the Matula ney D’Ambrosi, Courtney The bishop also blessed and has many fond memo- ish Festival held in October. 800 members. With the ap- Anniversary celebration winter. family at their farm house Ebersol, Angelica and Do- the infant room that was ries of growing up with her This year it will be held Oct. proval of Bishop H. Conroy, On Sept. 23, Bishop Terry Her father placed calf skins until April 1937. Father minick DeGuardia, Brianna completed by a group of parish community. 21 after the 11 a.m. Mass. they decided to build a R. LaValley gathered with de- around the sleigh and the Wydro and the parishioners Finn, Carleigh Szalach and parishioners and benefac- They both had joyful mem- This event consists of a tra- church and purchased land scendants of the founders, family wrapped in blankets were then able to construct a Megan Ebersol. tors. ories of Christmas Midnight ditional Polish meal, themed in Houseville, the central parish members past and as they headed out. rectory. The building was ac- Along with the bread and After Mass, the parish- Mass in the late 1930’s. basket raffles and a 50/50 point of the county. present and guests to cele- They stopped at Mrs. Gaw- tually was a home purchased wine, they presented gifts of ioners and guests gathered All the families would raffle. The church was erected in brate St.Hedwig’s 85 years as lik’s who was to become the from the neighboring town red roses, bread and salt to for dinner in the church hall come off Tug Hill via sleighs Along with this yearly cel- 1927 and named St. Hedwig’s an active parish. godmother and then onto to of Glenfield and brought the bishop. These gifts are a where artifacts and memora- with jingle bells on the ebration the Chaplet of the in honor of 13th century The bishop was joined on pick up Benny Szalach, Sr. piece by piece up the hill and Polish (Slavic), Eastern Euro- bilia were on display. horses and the sound would Divine Mercy is recited along Queen Jadwiga (Hedwig) of the altar by Father Christo- who would be the godfather. reassembled. pean hospitality greeting. resonant through the mid- with Benediction every first Poland. St. Hedwig was beat- pher Carrara, pastor of Since the church was cold, In 1951, stained glass win- Bishop LaValley’s homily night air. Sunday of the month at 3 ified in 1987 and canonized Lowville, Glenfield and Hou- Stories of faith Genevieve was baptized in dows were installed replac- focused on faith, family and After Mass, the trip back p.m. in 1997 by Pope John Paul II, seville; Franciscan Father In- St. Hedwig’s and its mem- the rectory. ing the original sash trust, a fitting message to the up the hill was escorted with After 85 years St. Hedwig’s however the Poles regarded nocent Kurkowski, former bers have many stories to Benny Szalach remarked windows. These stained Polish congregation. St. the men singing carols in Pol- remains alive and full of her as a saint long before she pastor; Deacons James share. on the way back up the hill, glass windows adorn the Faustina, a Polish saint was ish and everyone full of the God’s love. Mass is held at was canonized. Chaufty and Ronald Pom- Genevieve Jarecki Seelman “Coming down with the devil church today and were pur- given the Divine Mercy mes- Christmas Spirit. 11 o’clock on Sundays and all The founding fathers of inville and altar servers was born the same year the and going home with an chased by various families of sage from our Lord to share During the early days, the are welcome. the parish were Jan Matthew Hulbert and Keegan cornerstone was laid. angel.” the parish. 1952 saw the with all; “Jezu Ufam Tobie – church would hold dances In closing Niech bedzie Dalkiewicz, Winc. Dap- Poste. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Genevieve would receive church pews and altars refin- Jesus, I Trust in You.” on Sunday evenings and pochwalony Jezus Chrystus, kiewicz, Jan Gawlik, Jozef The church was adorned Holy Communion, Confirma- families would come from as “Praise be Jesus Christ.” 12 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 5 OCT. 3, 2012 OCT. 3, 2012 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Respect for life... respect for marriage, family

On this Respect Life Sun- we have in common with beginning. Therefore, what God has put day, it is so appro- Jesus. A sacrificing love for all OCT. 7 together, let no human priate that this As His whole pur- life should be the focus of being separate!. week’s readings are pose was giving our prayer today. 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Now when there are deep- all about marriage glory to the Father If either spouse’s self-ful- READINGS seated troubles that go back and family. through our re- fillment and personal pleas- Genesis 2:18-24 before a couple married, The second read- demption, so our ure-seeking has to take a Hebrews 2:9-11 then the Church’s annul- ing from Hebrews whole purpose, back seat to the good of the Mark 10:2-16 ment process is all about gives the key to a whether married or other and of responsible re- discerning whether God in successful attitude. not married, is the spect for life, then so be it! his far-seeing providence re- In this marvelous same as Christ’s. Compromise, openness to ally willed to join this cou- letter to second-cen- If married, then his ideas or her ideas, pray- as communion of flesh will ple. This is the reason for tury Christians, the Monsignor our purpose is to ing together, listening to prepare a family to weather in-depth preparation for the writer says: “He who help our spouse give each other, just being for whatever difficulties and Sacrament. Paul E. even tragedies may lie in consecrates and Whitmore God glory through one another—all makes mar- If you would like to assist those who are conse- the communion of riage a holy alliance. their future. in the diocesan Family Life crated all have one sacrificing love. Children will be welcomed If we have this under- Marriage Preparation pro- origin.” Bringing children into the and lovingly educated in standing of marriage, then gram, please contact Dea- It’s clear from the context world in the context of this this kind of home. Jesus’ advice to the Phar- con Gary and Gayle Frank at that coming to glory kind of marriage is what Incidentally, this kind of isees in today’s Gospel is 315-393-2920 or through suffering is what God had in mind from the communion of spirit as well possible and do-able— [email protected]. OUR READERS WRITE Respect for life.... respect for the environment

God’s creation. It involves how can Franciscan spiritu- By Eunice Trombley an ethic that acknowledges ality impact our daily lives? Contributing writer that Creation has its own in- Yes, let’s continue to bless trinsic worth in that it is cre- our pets but let us also Thursday, Oct. 4th, is the ated by God, blessed and bless nature by changing feast of St. Francis of Assisi. declared good. our daily habits. We can It is not uncommon for This same spirituality begin in small ways like of- parishes to offer a blessing also involves caring for peo- fering a “home-made” for pets around this time ple who are negatively im- prayer of praise each day and children look forward pacted by inadequate e.g. “Praise you, God, for to bringing their beloved environmental decisions. this rain”. dogs, hamsters, cats, or This is often refer to this as We can drive a little less goldfish for Father’s bless- “environmental justice.” this week; turn lights and ing. The Franciscan call today electrical equipment off I can imagine St. Francis can best be seen not in just when not using them; run smiling over this practice blessing our pets but, like water only when needed; re- since we read in biographies Francis, in his early 20’s, in cycle useable clothing, bot- a story involving “Brother a lifestyle conversion, a par- tles, cans, etc., and, in fact, Wolf” as well as personaliz- adigm shift in the way we hang a sign in our homes ing aspects of creation as see the world, or in modern that says: “REDUCE, REUSE, “sister” and “brother”. language “an attitude ad- & RECYCLE”. Let’s not over- In the Canticle of Cre- justment.” consume. We should ask ation, he praised God Being mindful of our “car- ourselves before buying through “Brother Sun,” “Sis- bon footprint” we hear so something “do I really need ters Moon and Stars,” much about today, or this or do I just want this”? “Brother Water” and “Sister changing old wasteful Perhaps we can join or Earth, our Mother”. habits that accumulatively begin an environmental CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A. SHEMITZ Francis seemed to intu- deplete Mother Earth’s re- group in our church or com- St. Francis of Assisi is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. Hyacinth Church in Glen itively understand the con- sources can reflect a conver- munity. Head, N.Y. The feast of St. Francis, patron of peace, animals and the environment, is cel- nectedness between the sion of heart that mimics Vote this and every No- ebrated Oct. 4. Creator and all of nature Francis’ style of daily prais- vember and consider candi- pledge ourselves to protect come a part of a diocesan- and embraced the imma- ing our God of the Universe. dates who are and share its limited re- wide environmental group nent presence of God in the By becoming better caretak- environmentally sensitive. sources, to reverence its “Faith and Ecology” which world. ers of Creation, we can pro- This is a life issue as well! rhythms, and change any meet every two months in No wonder St. Francis has mote environmental justice Let’s really honor St. Fran- habits that do not con- Lake Clear. For more infor- been designated as the pa- on behalf of all human be- cis this year by valuing our tribute to her health or the mation, please contact Sr. tron saint of ecology. ings but especially our most home, Mother Earth. This health of all of her inhabi- Bethany Fitzgerald at Franciscan spirituality is a needy sisters and brother. home belongs to ALL of us tants. (315)324-5718 or model for all who care for So practically speaking on every continent. Let us (Anyone is welcome to be- [email protected].) 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 11 OCT. 3, 2012 OCT. 3, 2012 Bishop’s Fund supports Natural Family Planning Religious freedom: election- together and blesses our put God first in all things, the overflowing love of God, By Suzanne Pietropaoli life. Who or what should we they are generous in serving and of the faith that re- CATHOLIC Diocesan director, NFP trust if not God?” their own and their parish mains open to life. year issue for many voters We also hear this question families. And one of their It is a remarkable privilege not place children with President Barack Obama "has One of the joys of Natural echoed by couples strug- greatest gifts is welcoming to come to know and serve same-sex or unmarried het- respected the principle of re- Family Planning ministry is gling with infertility. Natural new life. These precious such faith-filled couples. By Carol Zimmermann erosexual couples. ligious liberty." meeting so many face of Family Planning –with its new human persons hold We thank God each day for Catholic News Service WORLD • Changes in federal con- The HHS mandate does faith. Consider Ryan and focus on identifying the great promise for the future these faces of faith, and for tracts for human trafficking have a religious exemption, Erin. The young army offi- presence of fertility—can be of the Church. Photographs the many faithful people WASHINGTON (CNS) - Over the past grants that require the U.S. but its critics say it is so nar- cer and his wife have only very useful for couples of some of these youngest whose support of the several months, the U.S. bishops' Migration and row it would protect only been married a few years. seeking to achieve preg- faces of faith are on display Bishop’s Fund makes this AT A GLANCE Catholic bishops and other Refugee Services to refer those religious employers Parents of a toddler, they nancy. In the absence of or- in our home. They are an work possible. God bless religious leaders have urged clients "for contraceptive and who seek to inculcate their also have a beautiful new ganic causes of infertility, ever-present reminder of you all! Americans to defend reli- Cardinal encourages Catholics to help transform world with faith abortion services in violation religion and who primarily baby who comes to classes learning when they are fer- gious liberty in the United WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In a new pastoral letter, Washington Cardinal Donald W. of Catholic teaching." employ and serve people of with them. Facing the chal- tile can often help a couple Bishop’s Schedule States in the face of what Protecting God’s Children Wuerl offers an overview of what the Catholic Church is, so Catholics can better On the state level, ballot their own faith. lenges of army life and an to become pregnant. It is they see as threats to that measures dealing with reli- The GOP platform uses the upcoming deployment, the hard to describe the delight Oct. 4 – 9:30 a.m., Pastoral Visit to The Diocese of Ogdensburg understand their role in it, and he encourages them to help transform the freedom. has gious freedom protections phrase "war on religion" to couple want to learn Natu- reliable as those methods. in their faces when they St. Agnes School in Lake Placid; world with their faith. "The family of God is called his church. Its members, And the issue continues to scheduled sessions for Protecting have emerged in North describe the Obama adminis- ral Family Planning to space They are impressed by the show us the chart that con- those baptized into the church, you and I, form a body with Christ as its head. In gain momentum as the No- 11:30 a.m., Pastoral Visit to St. God's Children for Adults. Pre-regis- Dakota, Missouri and Florida. tration's "attempt to compel future births. Intelligent wealth of information that firms the long-awaited preg- order to truly know Christ, one must know him in his body, the church," Cardi- vember election draws near. Bernard’s School in Saranac Lake; In North Dakota's June pri- faith-related institutions, as and motivated, they catch NFP opens for them, and nancy! But for other tration online is required in order to It has been at the forefront 2:15 p.m. Visit and Tour of Adiron- nal Wuerl wrote. Issued in mid-September, his pastoral was addressed to the mary election, voters ulti- well as believing individuals, on quickly and are excited they are empowered by couples, this happy ending participate. Participants may pre- for the Catholic bishops clergy, religious and laity of the archdiocese. It is titled "The Church, Our Spiri- mately rejected a ballot to contravene their deeply to discover precisely how learning how to observe, is not within reach, and dack Medical Center in Saranac register at www.virtus.org by se- since the U.S. Department of tual Home." The pastoral comes at a time, he noted, when the universal church measure to broaden state held religious, moral, or eth- the fertility cycle functions. record, and interpret the there is real suffering as Lake; 3:30 p.m., Adirondack Deanery Health and Human Services lecting the registration button and is taking up Pope Benedict XVI's call for the new evangelization and Catholics constitutional religious free- ical beliefs regarding health With this knowledge, they bodily signs of fertility. they grapple with what to Meeting with Priests at St. Bernard’s announced in January that it following the directions. All em- dom provisions. Meanwhile, services, traditional mar- will be able to plan their They appreciate that re- do next. Rob and Felicity are encouraged to deepen their own faith and reintroduce the Gospel to those would require most religious Church in Saranac Lake. ployees and volunteers who partici- Missouri voters in their Au- riage, or abortion." family in a healthy and sponsibility for this method found themselves in this sit- who may have drifted away from the faith or never heard the good news of employers to provide free gust primary approved a The U.S. Catholic bishops, highly effective way. is shared by husband and uation. Should they pursue pate in church sponsored activities Jesus. On Oct. 7, the pope will convene the world Synod of Bishops on the "New contraceptive coverage Oct. 5 – 10 a.m., Diocesan Depart- similar measure that guaran- in their document "Forming But what caused Ryan and wife, and by the fact that every medical avenue? Why with minor are required to partici- Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith." The Year of Faith against their moral objec- teed people could pray and Consciences for Faithful Cit- Erin to consider NFP when using it tends to deepen not go ahead and try in ment Heads Meeting at Wadhams pate in this training. Further infor- tions. The bishops have re- opens Oct. 11, which is also the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Sec- worship in all private and izenship" - which outlines they could so easily have couple-communication. But vitro? After all, most people Hall in Ogdensburg. peatedly described the mation is available from Atonement ond Vatican Council. Cardinal Wuerl, who was appointed by Pope Benedict to public areas including church teaching on contem- opted for the Pill or surgical above all, they want to ac- in their situation would. But mandate, which violates Sister Ellen Donahue, 315-393- serve as the synod's recording secretary, noted in is pastoral that the Washing- schools as long as the activi- porary issues for Catholic sterilization? In a word, cept the Divine design for this couple was a bit differ- church teaching, as a restric- Oct. 6 - 8:30 a.m., Canon Law Class 2920, ext. 403. ton Archdiocese is preparing for its own synod in 2014, and Catholics will offer ties are voluntary and sub- voters - speaks broadly on FAITH. As Ryan explained their married love and so ent. Their faith told them tion on religious liberty. for Deacon Candidates at Wadhams ject to the same rules and the issue of religious free- when he called to inquire offer God the obedience of that children are a gift from Upcoming programs: input on the local church's future pastoral direction. "We can only move for- Theologians and Catholic regulations that apply to all dom by stating: "U.S. policy about classes, “Our faith faith. God, not an inalienable Hall in Ogdensburg. Oct. 10 - St. Edmund’s Church, Ellen- ward if we fully understand who we are as members" of the Catholic Church," leaders discussed the issue other types of speech. should promote religious lib- means everything to us. It Michael and Sarah are a right. Amid the pain of in- he said. "The Catholic Church is the continuing presence of Jesus Christ in the of religious freedom at re- burg, 5:30 p.m. Missouri legislators voted erty and other basic human is very important to us to remarkable example of such fertility, they chose to re- Oct. 7 – 9 a.m., Installation of Fr. world -- in our day and time." To better understand what the Catholic Church cent seminars at The Oct. 10 - trinity Catholic School, to override the governor's rights." live our marriage the way faith. They came to NFP spect God’s plan and to put Catholic University of Amer- Kevin O’Brien as Pastor of Saints Massena, 6 p.m. is, Cardinal Wuerl pointed out several things it is not. It is "not a man-made or- veto of a religious liberty bill The broader implications God wants us to. We want class as an engaged cou- their hopes for children en- ica and Georgetown Univer- Philip and James Church in Lisbon ganization," the cardinal wrote, because its "origins are found in the will of specifying that no one of religious freedom were to be obedient, and we want ple—but one facing unique tirely in his hands. Today Oct. 15 - St. James Church, Gou- sity in Washington. and St. Raphael’s Church in Heuvel- Christ. ... To ensure that each subsequent generation would have the opportu- should be forced to pay for addressed by Pope Benedict all of God’s blessings on our challenges. As an organ Rob and Felicity are parents verneur, 6 p.m. At both of the national po- nity to hear of his kingdom, to know his Gospel and to receive his invitation to abortion drugs and similar XVI in his mid-September married life.” transplant recipient, Sarah of three adopted children. ton at Saints Philip and James litical conventions this sum- items in their health insur- visit to Lebanon, where he The faith question looms had unusual health issues They are grateful to God for Church; 10:30 a.m., Mass at St. follow him, Jesus established his church on the foundation rock -- St. Peter." mer, Cardinal Timothy M. ance when it violates their re- called religious freedom a large for many couples who and would be on anti-rejec- their beautiful, healthy fam- Raphael’s Church in Heuvelton. Dolan of New York, president ligious beliefs. basic human right and a pre- choose NFP. To be sure, tion medications for the rest ily—and grateful that they Rest in Peace Pope names record number of women to synod on evangelization of the U.S. Conference of The Missouri law ad- requisite for social harmony. they are impressed by the of her life. Undaunted, she trusted him to give them VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Choosing men and women from every part of the world Catholic Bishops, mentioned Oct. 8-10 – Diocese of Ogdensburg dresses the federal contra- The pope said peace re- “natural” in Natural Family and Michael very much the family he had planned religious liberty in his clos- Vocation Society Pilgrimage to This week marks the anniversary and from a wide variety of professions, Pope Benedict XVI nominated 45 ex- ception mandate that quires a pluralistic society Planning: no toxic drugs to hoped to have children. for them. ing prayers. of the deaths of the following perts and 49 observers for the upcoming world assembly of bishops. The Oct. 7- became effective Aug. 1. The based on "mutual respect, a harm the woman or the en- First though, they wanted to Such faith bears fruit for Philadelphia. In April, the U.S. bishops' clergymen men who have served in 28 gathering will include the largest bloc of women -- 10 experts and 19 Missouri Catholic Conference desire to know the other and vironment, no devices, no learn Natural Family Plan- families, and for the whole Ad Hoc Committee on Reli- observers -- ever to participate in a world Synod of Bishops. The special Synod noted that federal law super- continuous dialogue." He surgeries—yet, with an ef- ning and become proficient Church. These couples, and the Diocese of Ogdensburg gious Freedom issued a 12- of Bishops for Africa in 2009 had 10 experts and 20 observers who were sedes state law. However, also said "religious freedom fectiveness up to 99%, it as in using it so that they others like them ,bear wit- To Report Abuse Oct. 4 – Rev. George Drummond, page statement on threats to is the basic right on which could plan to both achieve ness to the fact that it really women. Europe accounts for the overwhelming majority of the appointees, fol- religious liberty, including several lawsuits challenging 1839; Rev. Daniel F. O’Reilly, 1946; Rev. many rights depend." and avoid pregnancy ac- is possible to live out the If you have a complaint of sus- lowed by North America, with 10 people from the United States, two from the HHS mandate but high- the HHS mandate as uncon- THE 2012 BISHOP’S FUND Thomas P. Fogarty, O.S.A., 1950 At a Sept. 12 forum at cording to the requirements teachings of the Church, pected misconduct involving dioce- Mexico and one from Canada. A number of the appointees are also advisers to lighting other examples: stitutional have been filed in Oct. 5 – Rev. Victor Balcerak, Catholic University on what of Sarah’s health at any and that doing so leads to • Immigration laws in Ala- various federal courts, and if The 2012 Bishop’s Fund opened san clergy, religious, employees or the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization and other Vatican of- the Catholic Church can do given time. Needless to say, greater happiness and har- O.F.M.Conv., 1960; Rev. Eurene bama and other states that the mandate is ultimately Sept. 15-16 in parishes of the Dio- volunteers, contact the Episcopal fices. The list of papal appointments to the synod was published Sept. 22 by the to defend religious freedom many people thought these mony in marriage. (Studies Beaucage, O.M.I., 1984 "forbid what the government found to be unconstitutional, Vicar for Clergy Rev, James Seymour Vatican. Experts and observers, who include laypeople, are not voting members the new Missouri law will abroad, Cardinal Dolan cese of Ogdensburg. The theme for young people were very consistently show that NFP Oct. 7 – Rev. Jean N. Laverlocher, deems 'harboring' of undoc- of the synod. According to Vatican rules, only priests, bishops and cardinals can stressed the urgency of the his year is “Faces of Faith” and the foolish, and did not hesitate users have a divorce rate at 315-393-2920 or the Victims As- umented immigrants." stand. O.M.I., 1884 issue. goal is $1.25 million. Donations may to say so. Michael and well under 5%.) They know sistance Coordinator, Terrianne Yan- be full members who vote and determine the propositions to be presented to • Government actions in Both political parties men- Oct. 8 – Rev. Edward Letourneau, "Many need to be respect- Sarah did not take this per- that God’s ways, though dif- the pope at the end of the gathering. The 45 experts include priests, nuns and Boston, San Francisco, the tion religious liberty in their be mailed to the Bishop’s Fund Of- ulavich,Adult & Youth Counseling ful of other religious tradi- sonally; instead, they took ferent from ours, really are 1898 laypeople, many of whom are professors, rectors or supervisors of catechetical District of Columbia and Illi- platforms. The Democratic fice at PO Box 150, Ogdensburg, NY, Services of Northern New York, PO tions at the same time that the opportunity to explain good for us. They gladly Oct. 9 – Rev. William Joseph Norman- or pastoral programs. They will serve as resources for the more than 200 synod nois that have "driven local Party platform states the Af- Box 2446, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901; we unequivocally proclaim 13669 or submitted through the the source of their opti- offer testimony to this truth deau, 1892; Rev. Francis Xavior Catholic Charities out of the fordable Care Act "ensures members as they discuss the theme, "New Evangelization for the Transmission that violence - violence in the website, www.dioogdensburg.org/ mism. “Our trust is in God,” privately and publicly, espe- e-mail: [email protected]; business of providing adop- that women have access to Chagnon, 1911; Most Rev. Leo R. of the Christian Faith." name of religion - is the ulti- development. Sarah said. “ He made us. cially in marriage prepara- Phone: 518-569-0612; Fax: 518- tion or foster care services" contraception in their health Smith, 1963 mate oxymoron," he said. His Providence brought us tion. Because they seek to 425-0401 because the agencies would insurance plans," adding that NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC the Gallery 7 10 World/nation OCT. 3, 2012 OCT. 3, 2012 VATICAN LETTER FROM CROGHAN TO WELLS AND SITES IN BETWEEN New world evangelization: FACES of Chicago, who is undergo- By Francis X. Rocca ing chemotherapy. Catholic News Service For Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, the OF FAITH VATICAN CITY (CNS) - When synod's recording secretary, Blessed John Paul II the primary mission field launched the project he for the new evangelization called the new evangeliza- in the U.S. will be its vast tion, he made it clear that it network of Catholic schools, was aimed above all at re- colleges and universities, viving the ancient faith of because the key to success an increasingly faithless lies in reviving faith among West: "countries and nations the young. where religion and the Archbishop Joseph E. Christian life were formerly Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., is Three members of St. Stephen’s Secular Franciscan Fraternity in Croghan traveled to flourishing," now menaced taking that principle to the Christ the King Retreat House in Syracuse Sept. 14 for a day retreat. From left are Mae by a "constant spreading of ultimate level: the earliest Schneeberger, Jeanne Merry and Kathleen Grondin religious indifference, secu- stages of human life. In his larism and atheism." CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING presentation to the synod, Pope Benedict XVI is seated next to Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York, left, and Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College the archbishop plans to of Cardinals, during opening prayer as the world's cardinals meet in the synod hall at the Vatican in this Feb. 17, 2012, f ile photo. The highlight the rite of Blessing Synod's agenda Synod of Bishops on the new evangelization will begin Oct. 7 at the Vatican. of a Child in the Womb, includes America evangelization faces in their ternational Theological these seem to me much which he first proposed in country and some of the Commission. "They find the more common on this side 2008 and which the Vatican approved for use in the U.S. Those words are com- particular strengths that the idea that they are commis- of the Atlantic," said Peters, earlier this year. monly taken to refer to church brings to the task. sioned to proclaim the author of the blog "In the "The blessing is a first Christianity's traditional "We seem to be approach- Gospel to the world chal- Light of the Law." evangelization of the child, heartland, Europe. Yet Pope ing a tipping point in how lenging and implausible." Synod observer Peter Mur- and a re-evangelization or Benedict XVI, who has em- we encounter an increas- Changing that attitude phy, executive director of new evangelization of the braced his predecessor's ini- ingly militant atheism and will require more than im- the Secretariat of Evange- family," Archbishop Kurtz tiative, has made it clear secularism in our society," proved instruction in the lization and Catechesis at said. "It's also a positive and that the new evangelization said Carl Anderson, tenets of the faith, said the U.S. Conference of Several members of the Bishop’s Heritage Circle recently gathered for Mass at St. John the Baptist in Plattsburgh and a luncheon at hope-filled way to announce extends to other secular supreme knight of the synod expert Ralph Martin, Catholic Bishops, said an Anthony’s Restaurant. The Bishop’s Heritage Circle was established in 1995 by Bishop Paul S. Loverde and Clyde Lewis of Plattsburgh to society our wonderful Western societies, including Knights of Columbus, who president of Renewal Min- American culture capable of to assist in funding certain extraordinary needs of the diocese which are not fully funded from other sources. Members who at- teaching on the great gift of the United States. will be attending the synod istries in Ann Arbor, Mich., generating a fashion for tended the luncheon were, seated, James Murnane; and standing, from left, James Coughlin, Judge Robert Main, Joanne Dwyer, human life." The K of C Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Mooers Council No. 6136 held a 90th In a series of speeches to as an observer. "We have and director of graduate "What Would Jesus Do" As a sacramental celebra- Betty Coughlin, Dr. Celine Paquette, Janet Murnane, Patrick Murnane, Bishop Terry R. LaValley, Christine Racine, Mark Barie and execu- Birthday Bash to celebrate three members who turned 90. Seated from left are Evelyn visiting U.S. bishops last fall been able to avoid the programs in the new evan- bracelets is also a natural tion that emphasizes a tive director of the diocesan Development Office Scott Lalone. The Heritage Circle currently has 29 members from 18 households. Lajammier, Viola LaMere and Dorothy Pelkey. Standing is Leon LaMere, member of the and earlier this year, Pope downside of what has hap- gelization at Sacred Heart environment for traditional widely contested ethical Members since 1995 have contributed over $350,000 to fund special needs determined by Bishop Loverde, Bishop Gerald M. Barbar- Benedict reflected on the pened in Europe, but for Seminary in Detroit. expressions of Catholic Knights of Columbus Mooers Council and husband of Viola LaMere. Mrs. LaMere is a teaching, the blessing re- ito, Bishop Robert J. Cunningham and Bishop LaValley. Further information regarding the Bishop’s Heritage Circle is available from "spiritual and cultural chal- how much longer is a con- "Orthodoxy isn't enough; identity, such as religious founding member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Four generations of the LaMere and Pelkey’s flects the "creative tension" Mr. Lalone at 315-393-2920 or [email protected]. lenges of the new evange- tinual question. This synod we really need an infusion medals. He said ordinary families were present for the occasion. that another synod father, lization," giving special may be the best opportunity of God and the Holy Spirit," Catholics can turn even Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan emphasis to a "radical secu- to answer that." said Martin, who has been a mundane occasions such as of New York, has said is in- larism" that he said has Sister Sara Butler, a pro- leader in the charismatic re- a child's soccer practice into herent in the new evange- worn away America's tradi- fessor of theology at the newal movement since the opportunities for sharing lization, which seeks to be tional moral consensus and University of St. Mary of the 1970s. "You can't have a their faith. "embracing, understanding threatened its religious free- Lake in Mundelein, Ill., who new evangelization without Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas (and) conciliatory" toward dom. will serve as a synod expert, a new Pentecost." of Tucson, Ariz., said the disaffected Catholics with- The world Synod of Bish- said a common American Edward N. Peters, a canon church's charitable activities out compromising on "cer- ops dedicated to the new understanding of "tolerance" lawyer who teaches at Sa- are some of its most effec- tain clear moral truths" that evangelization, which meets views "any attempt to share cred Heart Seminary and tive vehicles for the new they may reject. at the Vatican Oct. 7-28, will the faith ... as a kind of 'im- who will serve as an expert evangelization. As the cardinal told CNS include seven U.S. bishops perialism,'" and the U.S. during the synod, draws en- "Works of charity and jus- late last year, Blessed John as full members, and 10 media celebrate an idea of couragement from what he tice are one of the most Paul offered a "graceful" res- other Americans as official freedom defined as "free- calls the relatively "up-front" powerful ways to inspire olution of that tension in his experts or observers. Ex- dom from restraints of any manner of American people to see what the maxim that the church perts advise the bishops kind." Catholics by comparison to church is and think about should "preach the truth, al- during the synod, and ob- This leaves many their European counter- why they might want to re- ways with love." servers are allowed to ad- Catholics "shy about reveal- parts. engage with it or ... meet the "Love would require that dress the entire assembly. ing their faith, much less "Conversations about the Lord for the first time," said we never soft-pedal the Looking ahead to that sharing it with others," said faith by rank-and-file Bishop Kicanas, chairman of truth," Cardinal Dolan said. gathering, several of the U.S. Sister Butler, a member of Catholics, participation in the board of Catholic Relief James and Marguerite McAuliffe of Wells represented St. Ann’s Church as well as St. "Truth would require that participants spoke with the Missionary Servants of the church's public rites and Services, who will be attend- James in Lake Pleasant at the Year of Faith parish workshop held Sept. 26 in Tupper Recently commissioned teachers and volunteers for St. Paul's Church in Black River and St. Rita's Church in Deferiet are shown with we never forget compassion Catholic News Service about the Most Blessed Trinity devotions, reading Catholic ing the synod instead of Father Garvin Demarais, pastor of both parishes, on Catechetical Sunday Sept. 16. From left are Tonya Kubis, Cecilia Clark, Christine and patience." Lake. About 150 people attended workshops held in Plattsburgh, Tupper Lake and the obstacles that the new who sits on the Vatican's In- literature, and so on, all of Cardinal Francis E. George Watertown in preparation for the special year which opens Oct. 11. Murphy, Kellie Rivera, Kitty Sparacino, Gabby Rivera, Father Demarais, Daphne Root, Abby Guy, Eric Guy and Rebecca Guy. 8 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 9 OCT. 3, 2012 OCT. 3, 2012 St. John Bosco Preschool marks 30th anniversary

Bosco led to the opening of By Terry Ranger the St. John Bosco Preschool Director, St. John Bosco Program in 1983. The pre- school was then a part of Children from the afternoon pre-kindergarten class at St. John Bosco Preschool in Watertown are shown With their teachers. Sep- WATERTOWN -The Immaculate Holy Family School. The pro- tember 2012 marked the beginning of the 30th year of operation of the Catholic preschool. Heart Central school commu- gram was under the leader- nity will celebrate a mile- ship of three principals: stone this school year. Sisters Jennifer Votraw, An- September 2012 will mark nunciata Collins, and Ellen the beginning of the 30th Rose Coughlin, all members year of operation for the St. of the Sisters of St. Joseph. John Bosco Preschool Pro- In 2004 the four Catholic gram. schools in Watertown consol- Who was St. John Bosco idated. The new system, Im- and why is our preschool maculate Heart Central program named after him? included the St. John Bosco St. John Bosco was or- Preschool Program and was dained a priest in 1841. His under the supervision of service to the young not only principal, Gail Graham. included religious instruc- Our current principal, Gary tion but also vocational edu- West carries on the traditions cation. John Bosco educated and beliefs of the program. the whole person – body and The program is located in soul united. He believed that historic Sterling Hall located Christ’s love and our faith on the primary school cam- should pervade everything pus and in the primary we do, work, study, and play. school building. The pro- His theory of education was gram has grown since that to place children in positive first school year but our phi- surroundings where they losophy has always re- could grow in allareas of de- mained the same. velopment. We strive to provide a safe, The beliefs of St. John loving and positive atmos- phere where 3, 4 and 5 year old children experience edu- cation across all subject areas with the common thread of God’s love for us all. 8 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 9 OCT. 3, 2012 OCT. 3, 2012 St. John Bosco Preschool marks 30th anniversary

Bosco led to the opening of By Terry Ranger the St. John Bosco Preschool Director, St. John Bosco Program in 1983. The pre- school was then a part of Children from the afternoon pre-kindergarten class at St. John Bosco Preschool in Watertown are shown With their teachers. Sep- WATERTOWN -The Immaculate Holy Family School. The pro- tember 2012 marked the beginning of the 30th year of operation of the Catholic preschool. Heart Central school commu- gram was under the leader- nity will celebrate a mile- ship of three principals: stone this school year. Sisters Jennifer Votraw, An- September 2012 will mark nunciata Collins, and Ellen the beginning of the 30th Rose Coughlin, all members year of operation for the St. of the Sisters of St. Joseph. John Bosco Preschool Pro- In 2004 the four Catholic gram. schools in Watertown consol- Who was St. John Bosco idated. The new system, Im- and why is our preschool maculate Heart Central program named after him? included the St. John Bosco St. John Bosco was or- Preschool Program and was dained a priest in 1841. His under the supervision of service to the young not only principal, Gail Graham. included religious instruc- Our current principal, Gary tion but also vocational edu- West carries on the traditions cation. John Bosco educated and beliefs of the program. the whole person – body and The program is located in soul united. He believed that historic Sterling Hall located Christ’s love and our faith on the primary school cam- should pervade everything pus and in the primary we do, work, study, and play. school building. The pro- His theory of education was gram has grown since that to place children in positive first school year but our phi- surroundings where they losophy has always re- could grow in allareas of de- mained the same. velopment. We strive to provide a safe, The beliefs of St. John loving and positive atmos- phere where 3, 4 and 5 year old children experience edu- cation across all subject areas with the common thread of God’s love for us all. NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC the Gallery 7 10 World/nation OCT. 3, 2012 OCT. 3, 2012 VATICAN LETTER FROM CROGHAN TO WELLS AND SITES IN BETWEEN New world evangelization: FACES of Chicago, who is undergo- By Francis X. Rocca ing chemotherapy. Catholic News Service For Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, the OF FAITH VATICAN CITY (CNS) - When synod's recording secretary, Blessed John Paul II the primary mission field launched the project he for the new evangelization called the new evangeliza- in the U.S. will be its vast tion, he made it clear that it network of Catholic schools, was aimed above all at re- colleges and universities, viving the ancient faith of because the key to success an increasingly faithless lies in reviving faith among West: "countries and nations the young. where religion and the Archbishop Joseph E. Christian life were formerly Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., is Three members of St. Stephen’s Secular Franciscan Fraternity in Croghan traveled to flourishing," now menaced taking that principle to the Christ the King Retreat House in Syracuse Sept. 14 for a day retreat. From left are Mae by a "constant spreading of ultimate level: the earliest Schneeberger, Jeanne Merry and Kathleen Grondin religious indifference, secu- stages of human life. In his larism and atheism." CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING presentation to the synod, Pope Benedict XVI is seated next to Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York, left, and Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College the archbishop plans to of Cardinals, during opening prayer as the world's cardinals meet in the synod hall at the Vatican in this Feb. 17, 2012, f ile photo. The highlight the rite of Blessing Synod's agenda Synod of Bishops on the new evangelization will begin Oct. 7 at the Vatican. of a Child in the Womb, includes America evangelization faces in their ternational Theological these seem to me much which he first proposed in country and some of the Commission. "They find the more common on this side 2008 and which the Vatican approved for use in the U.S. Those words are com- particular strengths that the idea that they are commis- of the Atlantic," said Peters, earlier this year. monly taken to refer to church brings to the task. sioned to proclaim the author of the blog "In the "The blessing is a first Christianity's traditional "We seem to be approach- Gospel to the world chal- Light of the Law." evangelization of the child, heartland, Europe. Yet Pope ing a tipping point in how lenging and implausible." Synod observer Peter Mur- and a re-evangelization or Benedict XVI, who has em- we encounter an increas- Changing that attitude phy, executive director of new evangelization of the braced his predecessor's ini- ingly militant atheism and will require more than im- the Secretariat of Evange- family," Archbishop Kurtz tiative, has made it clear secularism in our society," proved instruction in the lization and Catechesis at said. "It's also a positive and that the new evangelization said Carl Anderson, tenets of the faith, said the U.S. Conference of Several members of the Bishop’s Heritage Circle recently gathered for Mass at St. John the Baptist in Plattsburgh and a luncheon at hope-filled way to announce extends to other secular supreme knight of the synod expert Ralph Martin, Catholic Bishops, said an Anthony’s Restaurant. The Bishop’s Heritage Circle was established in 1995 by Bishop Paul S. Loverde and Clyde Lewis of Plattsburgh to society our wonderful Western societies, including Knights of Columbus, who president of Renewal Min- American culture capable of to assist in funding certain extraordinary needs of the diocese which are not fully funded from other sources. Members who at- teaching on the great gift of the United States. will be attending the synod istries in Ann Arbor, Mich., generating a fashion for tended the luncheon were, seated, James Murnane; and standing, from left, James Coughlin, Judge Robert Main, Joanne Dwyer, human life." The K of C Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Mooers Council No. 6136 held a 90th In a series of speeches to as an observer. "We have and director of graduate "What Would Jesus Do" As a sacramental celebra- Betty Coughlin, Dr. Celine Paquette, Janet Murnane, Patrick Murnane, Bishop Terry R. LaValley, Christine Racine, Mark Barie and execu- Birthday Bash to celebrate three members who turned 90. Seated from left are Evelyn visiting U.S. bishops last fall been able to avoid the programs in the new evan- bracelets is also a natural tion that emphasizes a tive director of the diocesan Development Office Scott Lalone. The Heritage Circle currently has 29 members from 18 households. Lajammier, Viola LaMere and Dorothy Pelkey. Standing is Leon LaMere, member of the and earlier this year, Pope downside of what has hap- gelization at Sacred Heart environment for traditional widely contested ethical Members since 1995 have contributed over $350,000 to fund special needs determined by Bishop Loverde, Bishop Gerald M. Barbar- Benedict reflected on the pened in Europe, but for Seminary in Detroit. expressions of Catholic Knights of Columbus Mooers Council and husband of Viola LaMere. Mrs. LaMere is a teaching, the blessing re- ito, Bishop Robert J. Cunningham and Bishop LaValley. Further information regarding the Bishop’s Heritage Circle is available from "spiritual and cultural chal- how much longer is a con- "Orthodoxy isn't enough; identity, such as religious founding member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Four generations of the LaMere and Pelkey’s flects the "creative tension" Mr. Lalone at 315-393-2920 or [email protected]. lenges of the new evange- tinual question. This synod we really need an infusion medals. He said ordinary families were present for the occasion. that another synod father, lization," giving special may be the best opportunity of God and the Holy Spirit," Catholics can turn even Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan emphasis to a "radical secu- to answer that." said Martin, who has been a mundane occasions such as of New York, has said is in- larism" that he said has Sister Sara Butler, a pro- leader in the charismatic re- a child's soccer practice into herent in the new evange- worn away America's tradi- fessor of theology at the newal movement since the opportunities for sharing lization, which seeks to be tional moral consensus and University of St. Mary of the 1970s. "You can't have a their faith. "embracing, understanding threatened its religious free- Lake in Mundelein, Ill., who new evangelization without Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas (and) conciliatory" toward dom. will serve as a synod expert, a new Pentecost." of Tucson, Ariz., said the disaffected Catholics with- The world Synod of Bish- said a common American Edward N. Peters, a canon church's charitable activities out compromising on "cer- ops dedicated to the new understanding of "tolerance" lawyer who teaches at Sa- are some of its most effec- tain clear moral truths" that evangelization, which meets views "any attempt to share cred Heart Seminary and tive vehicles for the new they may reject. at the Vatican Oct. 7-28, will the faith ... as a kind of 'im- who will serve as an expert evangelization. As the cardinal told CNS include seven U.S. bishops perialism,'" and the U.S. during the synod, draws en- "Works of charity and jus- late last year, Blessed John as full members, and 10 media celebrate an idea of couragement from what he tice are one of the most Paul offered a "graceful" res- other Americans as official freedom defined as "free- calls the relatively "up-front" powerful ways to inspire olution of that tension in his experts or observers. Ex- dom from restraints of any manner of American people to see what the maxim that the church perts advise the bishops kind." Catholics by comparison to church is and think about should "preach the truth, al- during the synod, and ob- This leaves many their European counter- why they might want to re- ways with love." servers are allowed to ad- Catholics "shy about reveal- parts. engage with it or ... meet the "Love would require that dress the entire assembly. ing their faith, much less "Conversations about the Lord for the first time," said we never soft-pedal the Looking ahead to that sharing it with others," said faith by rank-and-file Bishop Kicanas, chairman of truth," Cardinal Dolan said. gathering, several of the U.S. Sister Butler, a member of Catholics, participation in the board of Catholic Relief James and Marguerite McAuliffe of Wells represented St. Ann’s Church as well as St. "Truth would require that participants spoke with the Missionary Servants of the church's public rites and Services, who will be attend- James in Lake Pleasant at the Year of Faith parish workshop held Sept. 26 in Tupper Recently commissioned teachers and volunteers for St. Paul's Church in Black River and St. Rita's Church in Deferiet are shown with we never forget compassion Catholic News Service about the Most Blessed Trinity devotions, reading Catholic ing the synod instead of Father Garvin Demarais, pastor of both parishes, on Catechetical Sunday Sept. 16. From left are Tonya Kubis, Cecilia Clark, Christine and patience." Lake. About 150 people attended workshops held in Plattsburgh, Tupper Lake and the obstacles that the new who sits on the Vatican's In- literature, and so on, all of Cardinal Francis E. George Watertown in preparation for the special year which opens Oct. 11. Murphy, Kellie Rivera, Kitty Sparacino, Gabby Rivera, Father Demarais, Daphne Root, Abby Guy, Eric Guy and Rebecca Guy. 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 11 OCT. 3, 2012 OCT. 3, 2012 Bishop’s Fund supports Natural Family Planning Religious freedom: election- together and blesses our put God first in all things, the overflowing love of God, By Suzanne Pietropaoli life. Who or what should we they are generous in serving and of the faith that re- CATHOLIC Diocesan director, NFP trust if not God?” their own and their parish mains open to life. year issue for many voters We also hear this question families. And one of their It is a remarkable privilege not place children with President Barack Obama "has One of the joys of Natural echoed by couples strug- greatest gifts is welcoming to come to know and serve same-sex or unmarried het- respected the principle of re- Family Planning ministry is gling with infertility. Natural new life. These precious such faith-filled couples. By Carol Zimmermann erosexual couples. ligious liberty." meeting so many face of Family Planning –with its new human persons hold We thank God each day for Catholic News Service WORLD • Changes in federal con- The HHS mandate does faith. Consider Ryan and focus on identifying the great promise for the future these faces of faith, and for tracts for human trafficking have a religious exemption, Erin. The young army offi- presence of fertility—can be of the Church. Photographs the many faithful people WASHINGTON (CNS) - Over the past grants that require the U.S. but its critics say it is so nar- cer and his wife have only very useful for couples of some of these youngest whose support of the several months, the U.S. bishops' Migration and row it would protect only been married a few years. seeking to achieve preg- faces of faith are on display Bishop’s Fund makes this AT A GLANCE Catholic bishops and other Refugee Services to refer those religious employers Parents of a toddler, they nancy. In the absence of or- in our home. They are an work possible. God bless religious leaders have urged clients "for contraceptive and who seek to inculcate their also have a beautiful new ganic causes of infertility, ever-present reminder of you all! Americans to defend reli- Cardinal encourages Catholics to help transform world with faith abortion services in violation religion and who primarily baby who comes to classes learning when they are fer- gious liberty in the United WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In a new pastoral letter, Washington Cardinal Donald W. of Catholic teaching." employ and serve people of with them. Facing the chal- tile can often help a couple Bishop’s Schedule States in the face of what Protecting God’s Children Wuerl offers an overview of what the Catholic Church is, so Catholics can better On the state level, ballot their own faith. lenges of army life and an to become pregnant. It is they see as threats to that measures dealing with reli- The GOP platform uses the upcoming deployment, the hard to describe the delight Oct. 4 – 9:30 a.m., Pastoral Visit to The Diocese of Ogdensburg understand their role in it, and he encourages them to help transform the freedom. has gious freedom protections phrase "war on religion" to couple want to learn Natu- reliable as those methods. in their faces when they St. Agnes School in Lake Placid; world with their faith. "The family of God is called his church. Its members, And the issue continues to scheduled sessions for Protecting have emerged in North describe the Obama adminis- ral Family Planning to space They are impressed by the show us the chart that con- those baptized into the church, you and I, form a body with Christ as its head. In gain momentum as the No- 11:30 a.m., Pastoral Visit to St. God's Children for Adults. Pre-regis- Dakota, Missouri and Florida. tration's "attempt to compel future births. Intelligent wealth of information that firms the long-awaited preg- order to truly know Christ, one must know him in his body, the church," Cardi- vember election draws near. Bernard’s School in Saranac Lake; In North Dakota's June pri- faith-related institutions, as and motivated, they catch NFP opens for them, and nancy! But for other tration online is required in order to It has been at the forefront 2:15 p.m. Visit and Tour of Adiron- nal Wuerl wrote. Issued in mid-September, his pastoral was addressed to the mary election, voters ulti- well as believing individuals, on quickly and are excited they are empowered by couples, this happy ending participate. Participants may pre- for the Catholic bishops clergy, religious and laity of the archdiocese. It is titled "The Church, Our Spiri- mately rejected a ballot to contravene their deeply to discover precisely how learning how to observe, is not within reach, and dack Medical Center in Saranac register at www.virtus.org by se- since the U.S. Department of tual Home." The pastoral comes at a time, he noted, when the universal church measure to broaden state held religious, moral, or eth- the fertility cycle functions. record, and interpret the there is real suffering as Lake; 3:30 p.m., Adirondack Deanery Health and Human Services lecting the registration button and is taking up Pope Benedict XVI's call for the new evangelization and Catholics constitutional religious free- ical beliefs regarding health With this knowledge, they bodily signs of fertility. they grapple with what to Meeting with Priests at St. Bernard’s announced in January that it following the directions. All em- dom provisions. Meanwhile, services, traditional mar- will be able to plan their They appreciate that re- do next. Rob and Felicity are encouraged to deepen their own faith and reintroduce the Gospel to those would require most religious Church in Saranac Lake. ployees and volunteers who partici- Missouri voters in their Au- riage, or abortion." family in a healthy and sponsibility for this method found themselves in this sit- who may have drifted away from the faith or never heard the good news of employers to provide free gust primary approved a The U.S. Catholic bishops, highly effective way. is shared by husband and uation. Should they pursue pate in church sponsored activities Jesus. On Oct. 7, the pope will convene the world Synod of Bishops on the "New contraceptive coverage Oct. 5 – 10 a.m., Diocesan Depart- similar measure that guaran- in their document "Forming But what caused Ryan and wife, and by the fact that every medical avenue? Why with minor are required to partici- Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith." The Year of Faith against their moral objec- teed people could pray and Consciences for Faithful Cit- Erin to consider NFP when using it tends to deepen not go ahead and try in ment Heads Meeting at Wadhams pate in this training. Further infor- tions. The bishops have re- opens Oct. 11, which is also the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Sec- worship in all private and izenship" - which outlines they could so easily have couple-communication. But vitro? After all, most people Hall in Ogdensburg. peatedly described the mation is available from Atonement ond Vatican Council. Cardinal Wuerl, who was appointed by Pope Benedict to public areas including church teaching on contem- opted for the Pill or surgical above all, they want to ac- in their situation would. But mandate, which violates Sister Ellen Donahue, 315-393- serve as the synod's recording secretary, noted in is pastoral that the Washing- schools as long as the activi- porary issues for Catholic sterilization? In a word, cept the Divine design for this couple was a bit differ- church teaching, as a restric- Oct. 6 - 8:30 a.m., Canon Law Class 2920, ext. 403. ton Archdiocese is preparing for its own synod in 2014, and Catholics will offer ties are voluntary and sub- voters - speaks broadly on FAITH. As Ryan explained their married love and so ent. Their faith told them tion on religious liberty. for Deacon Candidates at Wadhams ject to the same rules and the issue of religious free- when he called to inquire offer God the obedience of that children are a gift from Upcoming programs: input on the local church's future pastoral direction. "We can only move for- Theologians and Catholic regulations that apply to all dom by stating: "U.S. policy about classes, “Our faith faith. God, not an inalienable Hall in Ogdensburg. Oct. 10 - St. Edmund’s Church, Ellen- ward if we fully understand who we are as members" of the Catholic Church," leaders discussed the issue other types of speech. should promote religious lib- means everything to us. It Michael and Sarah are a right. Amid the pain of in- he said. "The Catholic Church is the continuing presence of Jesus Christ in the of religious freedom at re- burg, 5:30 p.m. Missouri legislators voted erty and other basic human is very important to us to remarkable example of such fertility, they chose to re- Oct. 7 – 9 a.m., Installation of Fr. world -- in our day and time." To better understand what the Catholic Church cent seminars at The Oct. 10 - trinity Catholic School, to override the governor's rights." live our marriage the way faith. They came to NFP spect God’s plan and to put Catholic University of Amer- Kevin O’Brien as Pastor of Saints Massena, 6 p.m. is, Cardinal Wuerl pointed out several things it is not. It is "not a man-made or- veto of a religious liberty bill The broader implications God wants us to. We want class as an engaged cou- their hopes for children en- ica and Georgetown Univer- Philip and James Church in Lisbon ganization," the cardinal wrote, because its "origins are found in the will of specifying that no one of religious freedom were to be obedient, and we want ple—but one facing unique tirely in his hands. Today Oct. 15 - St. James Church, Gou- sity in Washington. and St. Raphael’s Church in Heuvel- Christ. ... To ensure that each subsequent generation would have the opportu- should be forced to pay for addressed by Pope Benedict all of God’s blessings on our challenges. As an organ Rob and Felicity are parents verneur, 6 p.m. At both of the national po- nity to hear of his kingdom, to know his Gospel and to receive his invitation to abortion drugs and similar XVI in his mid-September married life.” transplant recipient, Sarah of three adopted children. ton at Saints Philip and James litical conventions this sum- items in their health insur- visit to Lebanon, where he The faith question looms had unusual health issues They are grateful to God for Church; 10:30 a.m., Mass at St. follow him, Jesus established his church on the foundation rock -- St. Peter." mer, Cardinal Timothy M. ance when it violates their re- called religious freedom a large for many couples who and would be on anti-rejec- their beautiful, healthy fam- Raphael’s Church in Heuvelton. Dolan of New York, president ligious beliefs. basic human right and a pre- choose NFP. To be sure, tion medications for the rest ily—and grateful that they Rest in Peace Pope names record number of women to synod on evangelization of the U.S. Conference of The Missouri law ad- requisite for social harmony. they are impressed by the of her life. Undaunted, she trusted him to give them VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Choosing men and women from every part of the world Catholic Bishops, mentioned Oct. 8-10 – Diocese of Ogdensburg dresses the federal contra- The pope said peace re- “natural” in Natural Family and Michael very much the family he had planned religious liberty in his clos- Vocation Society Pilgrimage to This week marks the anniversary and from a wide variety of professions, Pope Benedict XVI nominated 45 ex- ception mandate that quires a pluralistic society Planning: no toxic drugs to hoped to have children. for them. ing prayers. of the deaths of the following perts and 49 observers for the upcoming world assembly of bishops. The Oct. 7- became effective Aug. 1. The based on "mutual respect, a harm the woman or the en- First though, they wanted to Such faith bears fruit for Philadelphia. In April, the U.S. bishops' clergymen men who have served in 28 gathering will include the largest bloc of women -- 10 experts and 19 Missouri Catholic Conference desire to know the other and vironment, no devices, no learn Natural Family Plan- families, and for the whole Ad Hoc Committee on Reli- observers -- ever to participate in a world Synod of Bishops. The special Synod noted that federal law super- continuous dialogue." He surgeries—yet, with an ef- ning and become proficient Church. These couples, and the Diocese of Ogdensburg gious Freedom issued a 12- of Bishops for Africa in 2009 had 10 experts and 20 observers who were sedes state law. However, also said "religious freedom fectiveness up to 99%, it as in using it so that they others like them ,bear wit- To Report Abuse Oct. 4 – Rev. George Drummond, page statement on threats to is the basic right on which could plan to both achieve ness to the fact that it really women. Europe accounts for the overwhelming majority of the appointees, fol- religious liberty, including several lawsuits challenging 1839; Rev. Daniel F. O’Reilly, 1946; Rev. many rights depend." and avoid pregnancy ac- is possible to live out the If you have a complaint of sus- lowed by North America, with 10 people from the United States, two from the HHS mandate but high- the HHS mandate as uncon- THE 2012 BISHOP’S FUND Thomas P. Fogarty, O.S.A., 1950 At a Sept. 12 forum at cording to the requirements teachings of the Church, pected misconduct involving dioce- Mexico and one from Canada. A number of the appointees are also advisers to lighting other examples: stitutional have been filed in Oct. 5 – Rev. Victor Balcerak, Catholic University on what of Sarah’s health at any and that doing so leads to • Immigration laws in Ala- various federal courts, and if The 2012 Bishop’s Fund opened san clergy, religious, employees or the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization and other Vatican of- the Catholic Church can do given time. Needless to say, greater happiness and har- O.F.M.Conv., 1960; Rev. Eurene bama and other states that the mandate is ultimately Sept. 15-16 in parishes of the Dio- volunteers, contact the Episcopal fices. The list of papal appointments to the synod was published Sept. 22 by the to defend religious freedom many people thought these mony in marriage. (Studies Beaucage, O.M.I., 1984 "forbid what the government found to be unconstitutional, Vicar for Clergy Rev, James Seymour Vatican. Experts and observers, who include laypeople, are not voting members the new Missouri law will abroad, Cardinal Dolan cese of Ogdensburg. The theme for young people were very consistently show that NFP Oct. 7 – Rev. Jean N. Laverlocher, deems 'harboring' of undoc- of the synod. According to Vatican rules, only priests, bishops and cardinals can stressed the urgency of the his year is “Faces of Faith” and the foolish, and did not hesitate users have a divorce rate at 315-393-2920 or the Victims As- umented immigrants." stand. O.M.I., 1884 issue. goal is $1.25 million. Donations may to say so. Michael and well under 5%.) They know sistance Coordinator, Terrianne Yan- be full members who vote and determine the propositions to be presented to • Government actions in Both political parties men- Oct. 8 – Rev. Edward Letourneau, "Many need to be respect- Sarah did not take this per- that God’s ways, though dif- the pope at the end of the gathering. The 45 experts include priests, nuns and Boston, San Francisco, the tion religious liberty in their be mailed to the Bishop’s Fund Of- ulavich,Adult & Youth Counseling ful of other religious tradi- sonally; instead, they took ferent from ours, really are 1898 laypeople, many of whom are professors, rectors or supervisors of catechetical District of Columbia and Illi- platforms. The Democratic fice at PO Box 150, Ogdensburg, NY, Services of Northern New York, PO tions at the same time that the opportunity to explain good for us. They gladly Oct. 9 – Rev. William Joseph Norman- or pastoral programs. They will serve as resources for the more than 200 synod nois that have "driven local Party platform states the Af- Box 2446, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901; we unequivocally proclaim 13669 or submitted through the the source of their opti- offer testimony to this truth deau, 1892; Rev. Francis Xavior Catholic Charities out of the fordable Care Act "ensures members as they discuss the theme, "New Evangelization for the Transmission that violence - violence in the website, www.dioogdensburg.org/ mism. “Our trust is in God,” privately and publicly, espe- e-mail: [email protected]; business of providing adop- that women have access to Chagnon, 1911; Most Rev. Leo R. of the Christian Faith." name of religion - is the ulti- development. Sarah said. “ He made us. cially in marriage prepara- Phone: 518-569-0612; Fax: 518- tion or foster care services" contraception in their health Smith, 1963 mate oxymoron," he said. His Providence brought us tion. Because they seek to 425-0401 because the agencies would insurance plans," adding that 12 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 5 OCT. 3, 2012 OCT. 3, 2012 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Respect for life... respect for marriage, family

On this Respect Life Sun- we have in common with beginning. Therefore, what God has put day, it is so appro- Jesus. A sacrificing love for all OCT. 7 together, let no human priate that this As His whole pur- life should be the focus of being separate!. week’s readings are pose was giving our prayer today. 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Now when there are deep- all about marriage glory to the Father If either spouse’s self-ful- READINGS seated troubles that go back and family. through our re- fillment and personal pleas- Genesis 2:18-24 before a couple married, The second read- demption, so our ure-seeking has to take a Hebrews 2:9-11 then the Church’s annul- ing from Hebrews whole purpose, back seat to the good of the Mark 10:2-16 ment process is all about gives the key to a whether married or other and of responsible re- discerning whether God in successful attitude. not married, is the spect for life, then so be it! his far-seeing providence re- In this marvelous same as Christ’s. Compromise, openness to ally willed to join this cou- letter to second-cen- If married, then his ideas or her ideas, pray- as communion of flesh will ple. This is the reason for tury Christians, the Monsignor our purpose is to ing together, listening to prepare a family to weather in-depth preparation for the writer says: “He who help our spouse give each other, just being for whatever difficulties and Sacrament. Paul E. even tragedies may lie in consecrates and Whitmore God glory through one another—all makes mar- If you would like to assist those who are conse- the communion of riage a holy alliance. their future. in the diocesan Family Life crated all have one sacrificing love. Children will be welcomed If we have this under- Marriage Preparation pro- origin.” Bringing children into the and lovingly educated in standing of marriage, then gram, please contact Dea- It’s clear from the context world in the context of this this kind of home. Jesus’ advice to the Phar- con Gary and Gayle Frank at that coming to glory kind of marriage is what Incidentally, this kind of isees in today’s Gospel is 315-393-2920 or through suffering is what God had in mind from the communion of spirit as well possible and do-able— [email protected]. OUR READERS WRITE Respect for life.... respect for the environment

God’s creation. It involves how can Franciscan spiritu- By Eunice Trombley an ethic that acknowledges ality impact our daily lives? Contributing writer that Creation has its own in- Yes, let’s continue to bless trinsic worth in that it is cre- our pets but let us also Thursday, Oct. 4th, is the ated by God, blessed and bless nature by changing feast of St. Francis of Assisi. declared good. our daily habits. We can It is not uncommon for This same spirituality begin in small ways like of- parishes to offer a blessing also involves caring for peo- fering a “home-made” for pets around this time ple who are negatively im- prayer of praise each day and children look forward pacted by inadequate e.g. “Praise you, God, for to bringing their beloved environmental decisions. this rain”. dogs, hamsters, cats, or This is often refer to this as We can drive a little less goldfish for Father’s bless- “environmental justice.” this week; turn lights and ing. The Franciscan call today electrical equipment off I can imagine St. Francis can best be seen not in just when not using them; run smiling over this practice blessing our pets but, like water only when needed; re- since we read in biographies Francis, in his early 20’s, in cycle useable clothing, bot- a story involving “Brother a lifestyle conversion, a par- tles, cans, etc., and, in fact, Wolf” as well as personaliz- adigm shift in the way we hang a sign in our homes ing aspects of creation as see the world, or in modern that says: “REDUCE, REUSE, “sister” and “brother”. language “an attitude ad- & RECYCLE”. Let’s not over- In the Canticle of Cre- justment.” consume. We should ask ation, he praised God Being mindful of our “car- ourselves before buying through “Brother Sun,” “Sis- bon footprint” we hear so something “do I really need ters Moon and Stars,” much about today, or this or do I just want this”? “Brother Water” and “Sister changing old wasteful Perhaps we can join or Earth, our Mother”. habits that accumulatively begin an environmental CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A. SHEMITZ Francis seemed to intu- deplete Mother Earth’s re- group in our church or com- St. Francis of Assisi is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. Hyacinth Church in Glen itively understand the con- sources can reflect a conver- munity. Head, N.Y. The feast of St. Francis, patron of peace, animals and the environment, is cel- nectedness between the sion of heart that mimics Vote this and every No- ebrated Oct. 4. Creator and all of nature Francis’ style of daily prais- vember and consider candi- pledge ourselves to protect come a part of a diocesan- and embraced the imma- ing our God of the Universe. dates who are and share its limited re- wide environmental group nent presence of God in the By becoming better caretak- environmentally sensitive. sources, to reverence its “Faith and Ecology” which world. ers of Creation, we can pro- This is a life issue as well! rhythms, and change any meet every two months in No wonder St. Francis has mote environmental justice Let’s really honor St. Fran- habits that do not con- Lake Clear. For more infor- been designated as the pa- on behalf of all human be- cis this year by valuing our tribute to her health or the mation, please contact Sr. tron saint of ecology. ings but especially our most home, Mother Earth. This health of all of her inhabi- Bethany Fitzgerald at Franciscan spirituality is a needy sisters and brother. home belongs to ALL of us tants. (315)324-5718 or model for all who care for So practically speaking on every continent. Let us (Anyone is welcome to be- [email protected].) 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 13 OCT. 3, 2012 OCT. 3, 2012 AT THE MOVIES HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA

wants to escape the con- who is being constantly By Adam Shaw fines of the hotel and ex- nagged by his 50 children. Catholic News Service plore the outside world. Unfortunately, in spite of Yet her father, having lost these clever twists, the pic- We are used to fables of his wife many years before, ture dips its toes into the humans fleeing from is keen to protect her from swamp of vulgarity a few spooky ghouls and ghosts, being contaminated from times along the way to pick but what if they were as the mortal world, going so up a few easy laughs. scared of us as we are of far as lying to make her be- Yet while Peter Baynham them? lieve that humans are noth- and Robert Smigel's screen- That is the premise of ani- ing but evil ne'er-do-wells. play has its fair share of mated comedy "Hotel Tran- So when skateboarding mildly rude flatulent humor, sylvania" (Columbia) - an backpacker Jonathan it also contains a striking enjoyable, if slightly rude, (voiced by Andy Samberg) pro-family theme in Drac- pro-family romp in which stumbles upon the hotel by ula's touching relationships the infamous Count Dracula accident, the birthday girl's with his daughter, and his (voiced by Adam Sandler) interest is heightened and deceased wife over whom has established a "monsters the caped protagonist must he is still grieving. only" resort to provide a scramble to hide Jonathan's Therefore amid the silli- The film contains occa- tion of America rating is PG safe haven for spooks to humanity from both his ness come some very mov- CNS PHOTO/COLUMBIA PHOTOS BY MICHELLE BEAGLE Jarecki Seelman and Helen Smykla Niezbotowskiwho shared their reflections about the early years of the church relax away from the torches guests and his intrigued off- ing moments that will have spring. Catholic viewers nodding in Animated characters Dracula, voiced by Adam Sandler, and Mavis, voiced by Selena Scenes from the Sept. 23 celebration of the 85th anniversary of St. Hedwig’s Church in Houseville: At left are in this article and, right, Bishop LaValley who presided at the anniversary Mass. The church was built in 1927 and pitchforks of their an- Gomez, are seen in the movie "Hotel Transylvania." parishioners Mary Gothe and Jean Marie Demko at the parish dinner following the Mass; center, Genevieve by Polish families who settled in Lewis County. tagonists. Director Genndy Tar- approval, as well as a con- In the midst of running takovsky's goofy comedy clusion that affirms the sional mild scatological -- parental guidance sug- the popular getaway, Drac gets many of its laughs value of the family unit. humor and a few scary gested. Some material may Polish traditions mark St. Hedwig’s anniversary invites his fellow fiends from playing on, and updat- However, scary incidents scenes. The Catholic News not be suitable for children. over to celebrate his head- ing, classic horror charac- that include zombies skulk- Service classification is A-II - Lapkowski, Jozef ished. The existing hand- with bouquets of red and Bishop LaValley also com- strong daughter Mavis' ters. So we have a loveable ing around on fire, along - adults and adolescents. By Michelle Beagle Paczkowski, Andrzej Tarasek carved wooden altar was ob- white flowers. The women mented on the importance of (voice of Selena Gomez) working class Frankenstein with some mildly upsetting The Motion Picture Associa- Staff writer and Konstanty Zychowski. tained from Transfiguration of the Sodality and the chil- family and how pleased he 118th birthday. (voice of Kevin James) and moments and the aforemen- Many of their descendents Church historically Polish dren dressed in traditional was to see the young chil- The (relatively) young the overworked data pro- tioned gross humor, may ex- cessing werewolf Wayne clude younger audiences HOUSEVILLE - Eighty-five years are still members of the Catholic Church in Rome, Polish customs. dren and family groups fill- Mavis, however, has other ago a cornerstone was laid parish. N.Y. The children’s outfits came ing the pews. things on her mind and (voiced by Steve Buscemi) from the party. for a little church in Lewis The men of the parish and Until 1991 the Polish Order directly from Poland while At the end of the Mass, County. St. Hedwig’s Church the teens all pitched in to of Franciscans of Ellicott City, the vests the ladies wore had Bishop LaValley blessed the became a reality through the construct the church, using Md., supplied a Franciscan been made by Franciscan Fa- new Corpus which will adorn sweat and brawn of the Pol- horses and digging the base- priest to run the day to day ther Paschal Rys, former pas- the church facade. The cross St. Hedwig’s ish from Tug Hill and sur- ment out with a big scoop. It activities of the parish and tor, with the assistance of on which it hangs was do- rounding areas. was through their hard ef- provide spiritual guidance. some of the women. nated and crafted by Edward forts that St. Hedwig’s be- In 1991, St. Hedwig’s be- William Paczkowski, whose Kubinski, Sr. and the inscrip- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 tion and the Sacrament of far as Newton Falls. The Many Polish people had A sickly baby, her parents came a reality. came a mission of St. Peter’s grandfather was one of the tion INRI was hand carved in Marriage at St. Hedwig’s. gospel used to be read in settled in Lewis County from wanted to have her baptized. At that time, funds were Church in Lowville and the founding fathers, read from Poland and personally ac- Helen Smykla English and Polish at Mass. the Pennsylvania coal mines This necessitated a sleigh unavailable for a proper rec- rectory was sold to a private the scriptures companied back to House- Niezbotowski, like Today St. Hedwig’s contin- looking for a new beginning. ride down from Tug Hill tory so Conventual Francis- individual. The children in costume ville from Poland by a Genevieve, received the ues to celebrate its Polish The Polish parish was actu- (roads were not plowed in can Father Damian Wydro and procession were Court- parishioner. sacraments at St. Hedwig’s heritage with the annual Pol- ally founded in 1922 with those days) in the dead of boarded with the Matula ney D’Ambrosi, Courtney The bishop also blessed and has many fond memo- ish Festival held in October. 800 members. With the ap- Anniversary celebration winter. family at their farm house Ebersol, Angelica and Do- the infant room that was ries of growing up with her This year it will be held Oct. proval of Bishop H. Conroy, On Sept. 23, Bishop Terry Her father placed calf skins until April 1937. Father minick DeGuardia, Brianna completed by a group of parish community. 21 after the 11 a.m. Mass. they decided to build a R. LaValley gathered with de- around the sleigh and the Wydro and the parishioners Finn, Carleigh Szalach and parishioners and benefac- They both had joyful mem- This event consists of a tra- church and purchased land scendants of the founders, family wrapped in blankets were then able to construct a Megan Ebersol. tors. ories of Christmas Midnight ditional Polish meal, themed in Houseville, the central parish members past and as they headed out. rectory. The building was ac- Along with the bread and After Mass, the parish- Mass in the late 1930’s. basket raffles and a 50/50 point of the county. present and guests to cele- They stopped at Mrs. Gaw- tually was a home purchased wine, they presented gifts of ioners and guests gathered All the families would raffle. The church was erected in brate St.Hedwig’s 85 years as lik’s who was to become the from the neighboring town red roses, bread and salt to for dinner in the church hall come off Tug Hill via sleighs Along with this yearly cel- 1927 and named St. Hedwig’s an active parish. godmother and then onto to of Glenfield and brought the bishop. These gifts are a where artifacts and memora- with jingle bells on the ebration the Chaplet of the in honor of 13th century The bishop was joined on pick up Benny Szalach, Sr. piece by piece up the hill and Polish (Slavic), Eastern Euro- bilia were on display. horses and the sound would Divine Mercy is recited along Queen Jadwiga (Hedwig) of the altar by Father Christo- who would be the godfather. reassembled. pean hospitality greeting. resonant through the mid- with Benediction every first Poland. St. Hedwig was beat- pher Carrara, pastor of Since the church was cold, In 1951, stained glass win- Bishop LaValley’s homily night air. Sunday of the month at 3 ified in 1987 and canonized Lowville, Glenfield and Hou- Stories of faith Genevieve was baptized in dows were installed replac- focused on faith, family and After Mass, the trip back p.m. in 1997 by Pope John Paul II, seville; Franciscan Father In- St. Hedwig’s and its mem- the rectory. ing the original sash trust, a fitting message to the up the hill was escorted with After 85 years St. Hedwig’s however the Poles regarded nocent Kurkowski, former bers have many stories to Benny Szalach remarked windows. These stained Polish congregation. St. the men singing carols in Pol- remains alive and full of her as a saint long before she pastor; Deacons James share. on the way back up the hill, glass windows adorn the Faustina, a Polish saint was ish and everyone full of the God’s love. Mass is held at was canonized. Chaufty and Ronald Pom- Genevieve Jarecki Seelman “Coming down with the devil church today and were pur- given the Divine Mercy mes- Christmas Spirit. 11 o’clock on Sundays and all The founding fathers of inville and altar servers was born the same year the and going home with an chased by various families of sage from our Lord to share During the early days, the are welcome. the parish were Jan Matthew Hulbert and Keegan cornerstone was laid. angel.” the parish. 1952 saw the with all; “Jezu Ufam Tobie – church would hold dances In closing Niech bedzie Dalkiewicz, Winc. Dap- Poste. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Genevieve would receive church pews and altars refin- Jesus, I Trust in You.” on Sunday evenings and pochwalony Jezus Chrystus, kiewicz, Jan Gawlik, Jozef The church was adorned Holy Communion, Confirma- families would come from as “Praise be Jesus Christ.” 14 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 OCT. 3, 2012 OCT. 3, 2012 ADIRONDACK Date: Oct. 7 Time: 4 p.m. LIFECHAIN Time: 2 p.m. to 3 Place: St. Mary’s Parish Hall Place: Route 22 at Main Street Cost: Adults, $7; Seniors, $6; Children October is Respect Life Month Saranac Lake – Lifechain to be held. Features: A peaceful, prayerful, pro-life under 12, $5; under 5, Free; sauce, $5 per Date: Oct. 7 presence. Open to all faiths. We stand quart. Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pro-lifers from across the to us, is strong enough to of the young and old alike. spect for conscience rights, objectionable drugs and pro- for life rain or shine. Signs are provided. Diocese will open Respect overcome a culture of death He also cited the erosion of especially under the HHS cedures. Place: Bandshell Park at River Street Contact: Margaret and Richard Smith at ROSARY RALLY Life month with Lifechains and build a civilization wor- family and community mandate requiring even Begun in 1972, the Respect Features: A peaceful, prayerful, pro-life 518-963-7814 for more information Watertown – Rosary Rally to be held on scheduled Sunday in Saranac thy of human beings made in bonds in the four decades Catholic individuals and in- Life Program stresses the presence. Open to all faiths. We stand the day of the miracle of the sun at Fa- Lake, Plattsburgh, Willsboro, God’s image.” since Roe v. Wade and the stitutions to purchase insur- value and dignity of human for life rain or shine. Signs are provided. FRANKLIN Potsdam and Massena. The Respect Life Program’s more recent erosion of re- ance coverage for morally life. tima, Portugal. Contact: John and Colleen Miner at 518- theme for 2012-13 is: “Faith TURKEY DINNER Date: Oct. 13 403-8123 for more information. Catholics in the North opens our eyes to human life St. Regis Falls - St. Ann’s Society will be Time: 1 p.m. in all its grandeur and ROSARY RALLY holding a family style Turkey Dinner. Place: St. Patrick’s Church by the grotto Country to offer a prayerful beauty.” As Pope Benedict Date: Oct. 7 Contact: Joan Boulio at 315-639-6688 XVI said during his recent Bloomingdale – Rosary Rally to Our Time: Noon to 3 p.m. pro-life presence in apostolic visit to Lebanon, Lady of Fatima to be held. Place: St. Ann’s Parish Hall BENEFIT DINNER their communities “The grandeur and the raison Date: Oct 13 Cost: Adults, $8; Children under 12, $4; Watertown – A spaghetti dnner will be d’être of each person are Time: Meet at 11:30 a.m. The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. under 5, Free held to benefit the Watertown Special The Lifechains offer a found in God alone.” Place: St. Paul’s Church outside at Our “peaceful, prayerful, pro-life Cardinal DiNardo high- Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: Features: Take-outs will be available or Religious Education Program. Blesses Mother’s Statue (inside if in- presence” on Respect Life lighted the importance of the North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, by calling 518-651-1886. There will also Date: Oct. 23 clement weather) Sunday. (Details about each 2012-13 Respect Life Pro- Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; be a 50/50 raffle. Help is needed on the Time: 5 p.m. to 7 Features:The Rosary is being prayed by e-mail [email protected]. of the gatherings appear in gram during the Year of Faith Sat. morning prior to the event and Place: Italian American Club called for by Pope Benedict the whole country at this time. This is this week’s Around the Dio- Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. again on the day of the event. Please Cost: $8 cese section of the NCC on and quoted the pope in the anniversary of the 6th apparition of call Janet Richards at 518-856-9663 if Features: Take-outs begin at 4:30 p.m. pages 14 and 16) Lebanon: “If we want peace, Our Blessed Mother to the 3 children in Crafts and Country Store and 50/50 with dren under 5, Free you wish to help out. The first day of October let us defend life! This ap- Fatima. Bring a sandwich; dessert and live music in the Church Features: Turkey with all of the trim- SPAGHETTI SUPPER will also be the first day of proach leads us to reject not coffee will be provided. registration for three youth only war and terrorism, but Contacts: Vern & Sorelle Bouyea @ 293- mings, a country store. Take-outs YANKEE POT ROAST Watertown – St. Anthony’s Altar Rosary Contact: For more information call Viv buses traveling from the dio- every assault on innocent 7768 or Deacon Ed & Louise Mazu- Chateaugay – The 32nd Yankee Pot Church will be having Spaghetti Supper. at 891-2286, Sister Carol 891-2286 or cese to the 40th March for human life, on men and chowski @ 563-0828. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Roast, Family Style Harvest Dinner will Date: Oct. 25 Mary Lou 891-1308. Life in Washington, D.C ., in women as creatures willed Plattsburgh – Eucharistic Adoration is be held. Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 January. by God. … We must combine CLINTON WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP held throughout the year every Wednes- Date: Oct. 21 Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall Complete information our efforts, then, to develop Ellenburg Center – Our Lady of the day, Thursday, and Friday. Seatings: Noon, 2:30 p.m. & 5 Cost: $8; children $4.50; under 3, free; about the trip is available on a sound vision of…the Place: the diocesan respect life human person. Without this, LIFECHAIN Adirondacks will be hosting a Watercolor St. John’s Holy Family” Adoration Place: St. Patrick’s Church sauce, $5 per quart meatballs are $.75 workshop. Chapel, downstairs Cost: Adults, $8; Children 6-11, $4; Features: Take-out orders begin at 4 webpage www.dioogdens- it is impossible to build true Plattsburgh – Lifechain to be held. burg.org/pro-life. peace.” Date: Nov 2-Nov. 4 Theme: Theme: “Show the greatest pos- under 5, free p.m. Please bring your own containers Date: Oct. 7 On a national level, Cardi- “These links among faith, Cost: $80 for the weekend, includes sible reverence for the Eucharist.” (St. Features:Take-outs and Home Delivery Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. nal Daniel DiNardo of Gelve- the inherent dignity and overnight accommodations and meals. Francis of Assisi) is at 1 p.m. & 4. Reservations are not LIFERIGHT MEETING Place: Smithfield Blvd at Cornelia Street ston-Houston, chairman of rights of human beings, and Features: Instructor Claire Hogue-Reid Time : 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. needed but appreciated by calling Pat at Watertown - Liferight of Watertown will a just and peaceful society Features: A peaceful, prayerful, pro-life the Committee on Pro-Life Will teach different techniques, compo- Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email us 497-3183 or Mary Lou at 497-3154 or hold its monthly meetings on the third Activities of the U.S. Confer- were also understood by presence. Open to all faiths. We stand sition, some drawing, knowledge of val- at [email protected]. call the church on Oct. 21 at 497-6673. . Wednesday of the Month. ence of Catholic Bishops America’s Founding Fathers,” for life rain or shine. Signs are provided. ues, color and the mixing of colors. There will be a Queen sized hand quilted Time: 4 p.m. (USCCB), addressed various said Cardinal DiNardo. “How Contact: Rev. Martin Michenko at 518- Supply list sent after reserving. LECTIO DIVINA blanket with quilt rack as well as the Place: 312 Sherman St. threats to human life and the can people coexist, much 354-2140 for more information. less flourish, in a society Contact: olaprayerhouse@gmail,.com or Ellenburg – Our Lady of the Adirondacks Country Store. Proceeds will go towards Features: The office has videos, books need to apply principles of faith and morals in the pub- lacking the shared belief that by calling 518-594-3253 House of Prayer will be having Lectio CRAFTS AND BAKE SALE the Church’s renovations and educational materials lic square we are called to care for Divina (Divine Reading), every Friday. which may be borrowed. Topics Mooers – The 25th Annual Crafts Plus Catholics should “renew those unable to care for HEALING MASS Time: 10 a.m. to noon JEFFERSON covered: infanticide, assisted suicide, eu- themselves, not to neglect, and Bake sale sponsored by the Ladies of their personal commitment Ellenburg Center – Our Lady of the Features: Meditation on the following thanasia and chastity. to defend all human life, es- abuse or kill them? Such St. Ann’s to be held. Adirondacks to hold Healing Mass Sunday's readings and Rosary SPAGHETTI SUPPER Contact: Phone 315-788-8480; website: pecially the most vulnerable basic moral principles have Date: Oct. 20 Date: Oct. 6 Watertown – St. Anthony’s Altar Rosary www.liferight.org. members of the human fam- served civilization well for Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ESSEX Time: 10 a.m. Society will be having Spaghetti Supper. ily,” he said in a statement millennia. Yet in recent Place: St. Joseph’s Center LEWIS decades, many people who Features: Fr. Doug Decker will preside at ROAST BEEF HARVEST DINNER Date: Sept. 27 marking Respect Life Month, Features: Lunch will be available. Space October 2012. influence public policy have Mass and Anointing followed by individ- Elizabethtown – St. Elizabeth’s Church Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS still available for vendors. Call Theresa “By our unflinching de- promoted various exceptions ual prayer team ministry. will hold its annual Roast Beef Harvest Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall Houseville – Divine Mercy Devotions for Tassone at 518-236-7733. fense of human life and reli- to these principles.” Contact: RSVP by Oct. 3 to olaprayer- Dinner. Cost: Adults, $8; children $4.50; under 3, October will be held. gious freedom, by our Cardinal DiNardo cited Date several issues, including the TURKEY& TRIMMINGS [email protected] or 518-594-3253. : Oct. 14 free; sauce, $5 per quart meatballs are Date: Oct. 7 witness to the transcendent Light lunch. Donations appreciated. Time: 2 p.m. to 6 $.75 Time: 3 p.m. nature of the human person, staggering loss of life and Dannemora – St. Joseph’s Parish is plan- Place: Parish Hall Features:Take-out orders begin at 4 Place: St. Hedwig’s Church and by our compassionate consequent need for healing ning its annual roast turkey and trim- HARVEST DINNER Cost: Adults, $9; Children under 12, $5 p.m. Please bring your own containers F eatures: Vespers,(Evening Prayer), Ex- service to our brothers and after involvement in abor- mings harvest dinner. tion, the death of “extra” em- West Chazy – St. Joseph’s Church will Features: Take-outs after 1:30 p.m. position of the Most Blessed Sacrament, sisters in need, may we spark Date: Oct. 7 a renewal of love and com- bryos and the “selective hold its 38th Annual Harvest Dinner. Cash raffle tickets and for other items SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER The Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benedic- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 mitment to the true good of reduction” of children in Date: Oct. 14 will be available. Evans Mills – The Indian River Knights of tion. All are welcome. Place: Church Hall; Take-outs available others,” Cardinal DiNardo utero during fertility proce- Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Columbus will be sponsoring a Spaghetti Contact 348-6260. Cost: Adults - $9.00, ages 5 to 10 - $5.00 said. “Only a love that seeks dures, continued promotion Place: St. Joseph’s Parish Center LIFECHAIN & Meatball dinner. to serve those most in need, of embryo-destructive stem and Under 5 free.. Cost: Adults, $9; Children 5-12, $4; Chil Willsboro – Lifechain to be held. Date: Oct. 13 CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE whatever the personal cost cell research, and euthanasia Features: Cash Raffles, Chinese Raffle, 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 15 OCT. 3, 2012 OCT. 3, 2012 NORTH COUNTRY LETTER FROM THE EDITOR OBITUARIES CATHOLIC The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Brasher Falls – Bernard L “Bun” Francis, Services Sept. 22, 2012 at the Donaldson Notre Dame Cemetery. Box 326 Pro-life patron saint Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. 85; Funeral Services Sept. 26, 2012 at St. Funeral Home. Plattsburgh – Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Patrick’s Church; burial in St. Patrick’s Dolores C. (Bremner) Har- Cemetery. Massena – Peggy A. (Wilkins) O’Shea, 61; ris, S.F.O., 81; Funeral Services Sept. 29, USPS 0039-3400 She may not be canonized yet, begin our own observance of Re- Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director Funeral Services Sept. 26, 2012 at Phillips 2012 at St. John’s Church; burial in Mt. BISHOP TERRY but I still consider Blessed Mother spect Life Month 2102 with words 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 R. LAVALLEY Teresa of Calcutta to be the patron of wisdom from the woman who (315) 393-2920; fax 1-866-314-7296 Brasher Falls – Anthony J. Paccione, 61; Memorial Home. Carmel Cemetery. President saint of the pro-life movement. said: [email protected] Funeral Services Sept. 28, 2012 at St. MSGR. ROBERT L. LAWLER And it’s not just because, as she “It is a poverty to decide that a Facing the people at Mass Patrick’s Church. North Bangor – Wallace “Pete” King, 89; Raymondville – Marjorie E. Vice President accepted the Nobel Peace child must die so that you Funeral Services Sept. 30, 2012 at St. Au- (Rollins)Beaulieu, 86; Funeral Services SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ Prize in 1979, that she sin- may live as you wish.” Again, I want to look back with you on the wonderful achievements of the Sec- Chazy - Marian (Baker) Matott, 88; Me- gustine’s Church; burial in St. Augustine’s Sept. 29, 2012 at St. Raymond’s Church; Secretary-Treasurer gled out abortion as “the AND ond Vatican Council and its profound effect on me as a young priest. The Second Were It Not morial Services Nov. 3, 2012 at Sacred Cemetery. burial in Calvary Cemetery, Massena. MARY LOU KILIAN greatest destroyer of “At the end of life we will Vatican Council began its deliberations 50 years ago this month. peace in the world.” not be judged by how Heart Church. Editor/ The very first document promulgated by the Second Vatican Council was The Norwood – Francis A. Mariano, 71; Me- Watertown – LeRoy H. Draper, 90; Fu- General Manager To a biographer she ex- many diplomas we have re- plained, “if we are allowed ceived, how much money Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, sent out to the world Dec. 4, 1963. Last week, I For Hunger Colton – Paul H. “Poopsie” Snell, 62; Fu- morial Mass Sept. 22, 2012 at St. An- neral Services Sept. 27, 2012 at the Reed neral Services Sept. 24, 2012 at St. drew’s Church. & Benoit Funeral Home. Publish 45 is- to kill the baby in our we have made, how many mentioned how this document led to the use of the vernacular in the liturgy of our sues per year: womb, who will keep us great things we have done. Catholic Church – the Mass in English for us. From Director’s Desk, Patrick’s Church; burial in Chapel Hill Weekly except from killing each other?” We will be judged by "I was The document recognized the importance of the Sacred Liturgy in the life of the Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Diocesan Mission Director Cemetery, Parishville. Ogdensburg – Kathleen “Kathy” (Brenno) Watertown – Pauline E. (Gauthier) Mori- issue after Yes, we appreciate her hungry, and you gave me Catholic Church. The Council Fathers challenged the Church – “Pastors of souls Ginter, 49; Funeral Services Sept. 27, 2012 arty, 91; Funeral Oct. 13, 2012 at Holy Christmas, one words against abortion, something to eat, I was Coopersville – Agnes Louise Tetreault at Fox & Murray Funeral Home; burial in Family; burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Mary Lou must, therefore, realize that, when liturgy is celebrated, something more is re- Jesus calls us to go to all nations, to proclaim His Gospel week in Janu- but too often, those who naked and you clothed me. and to build His Church. In this new month of World Mis- Bechard, 97; Funeral Services Sept. 27, ary, one week support an end for abor- Kilian I was homeless, and you quired than the laws governing valid and lawful celebration. It is their duty also to sion Sunday, Respect Life, and the start of the Year of Faith, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Church; burial in in March and every other tion are criticized for car- took me in.” ensure that the faithful take part fully aware of what they are doing, actively en- we unite in prayer and sacrifice at the Table of the Lord and parish cemetery. week in July by the Diocese ing more about people AND: gaged in the rite and enriched by it.” (14) ask God’s blessings through our prayers and offerings. It is before they are born than after. People are often unreasonable of Ogdensburg. This led to another change for the priest at Mass – the priest would celebrate our universal hope that the “Good News” of Jesus will be Gabriels 622 Washington Street, Og- Mother Teresa countered that and self-centered. Forgive them – Jeanne M. (Gauvin) St. John, the Mass facing the people, standing at an altar of sacrifice. For most of you, this is proclaimed all in this world. 90; Funeral Services Oct. 2, 2012 at densburg, N.Y. 13669. charge every single day of her life. anyway. However, the news is not always good for all those in the For over 45 years, she minis- If you are kind, people may ac- the only way you have participated in Mass. However, at that time, it was a rather Church of the Assumption; burial in St. Editorial Office: world. As we pray for those in the Missions, we must real- Peter’s Cemetery, Plattsburgh. tered to the poor, sick, orphaned, cuse you of ulterior motives. Be spectacular change. ize the uphill battles they face there daily. In the develop- 622 Washington Street, and dying, while guiding the ex- kind anyway. Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. I do want you to realize how important this change was. I remember well - be- ing countries people of all ages are dying from hunger, live pansion of her relgious order, the If you are honest, people may fore the Council – that I stood at the high altar facing the tabernacle and the cruci- in fear of violence and the fear of the unknown. Gabriels – Roy W. St. John, 87; Funeral Telephone: Missionaries of Charity. cheat you. Be honest anyway. fix with my back to the people, wondering just what they were doing back there. The following poem reflects the gratitude of those living Services Oct. 2, 2012 at Church of the As- (315) 608-7556 Members of the order must ad- If you find happiness, people in mission territories with so little food, knowing that their sumption; burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, here to the vows of chastity, may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The symbol was nice – the prayers of the people going through the priest to God. Plattsburgh. Yet , when I stood facing the people of the congregation for the first time, I real- lives will be short lived. This poem gives us reason to let E-mail: poverty and obedience, and the The good you do today may be our hearts be grateful even in the midst of suffering and news@northcountry fourth vow, to give "wholehearted forgotten tomorrow. Do good any- ized how special and important the people were to me as the celebrant of the dying. Hogansburg – Gertrude J. Tyo, 85; Funeral catholic.org and free service to the poorest of way. Mass. As the chosen prayer leader by my ordination, part of my task is to unite all Services Sept. 25, 2012 at St. Patrick’s the poor." Give the world the best you have the people with me as family as I look out on them. I am there to invite them to Were it not for hunger Lord, Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Entered at the Mother Teresa’s sisters operate and it may never be enough. Give Would we thank you for our food? Post Office: hospices and homes for people your best anyway. join with me in this Eucharist. This is not my Mass; all of us are doing Eucharist to- gether, praying together and uniting with Our Lord and Savior. The people are no Would grateful voices sing your praise Keeseville – David J. “Jim” Doner, 67; Fu- Ogdensburg, NY with HIV/AIDS, leprosy and tuber- For you see, in the end, it is be- Would heartfelt alleluias raise 13669 as culosis, soup kitchens, children's tween you and God. It was never longer spectators neral Service Sept. 28, 2012 at St. John’s And shout hosannas all our days Church; burial in parish cemetery. Periodical Postage. and family counselling program, between you and them anyway.” A friend, a priest-theologian, pointed out to me that this change challenged the Were it not for hunger, Lord? orphanages and schools. It’s always a good idea to listen priest to realize just who he is. The Church was leading the priest to understand Subscription: So, it’s appropriate I think, to to Mother! Lord, were it not for poverty Lowville – Leon Charles Rosiczkowski, For one year: that he was not part of some sort of isolated or elevated class. The priest, espe- cially at Eucharist, is the Good Shepherd, – leading the community, his family, in Would we thank you for our wealth? 86; Funeral Services Sept. 28, 2012 at St. In-Diocese Rate: $27 Peter’s Church; burial in St. Peter’s Ceme- Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 worship and prayer – one people joined at the altar of the Lord – so that all of us See you in another’s face And recognize the time and place tery. are ready to accept the challenge of the Lord to go forth and make the world a When you blessed the human race better place today. Matters for publication Were it not for poverty? Lyons Falls – Gordon L. Post, 85; Funeral should be I must tell you about the first day that I – joined with several parishioners – Services Sept. 26, 2012 at St. John’s addressed to prepared the sanctuary for Mass facing the people for the first time. It was Friday And, Jesus, were it not for death Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery, Port PO Box 326 afternoon before the official Sunday start. I was assigned in those days to St. Would we thank you for our health? Leyden. Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Mary’s Parish in Massena and we had commissioned a local carpenter to build a If old age did not follow youth and should be received by And error not give way to truth Watertown – Evelyn W. (white) Der- special altar of sacrifice. As we were setting up that altar that afternoon, I must Not eye-for-eye and tooth-for-tooth Thursday prior to ouchie, 85; Funeral Services Sept. 28, publication. admit I was excited. I also remember that there was a Friday evening Mass sched- Were it not for death? uled that day and Monsignor Leary, the pastor, said to me,“Bill, I’m going to use 2012 at Church of the Sacred Heart; bur- Paper is printed each the new way today.” He couldn’t wait. He wanted to be the first – a little ahead of So thank you Lord, for blessing me ial in Calvary Cemetery. Monday; time – to offer Mass facing the people. With hunger, poverty and need dateline is Wednesday. And failures through which I succeed Massena – Kevin M. O’Neill, 53; Funeral Member, Catholic Press It has been pointed out to me that these changes to the Sacred Liturgy showed In following where you may lead Association. a connection with the ordinary sharing of festive meals at home. The Eucharist is Me to eternal peace. for us Catholics the center and summit of the Church’s life which means that sum- POSTMASTER: By Rev Joseph R. Veneroso, Maryknoll Missionary Send address changes to mit of our own life, the action from which all grace and blessing flow. Without the North Country Catholic, Eucharist, there is no living Church. Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” The Eucharist is the heart and soul of our faith – the faith of the priests, the PO Box 326 when writing or changing your Will. Ogdensburg, NY faith of the people, the faith of all of us. 13669-0326 www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice 16 in the back peW NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 67, Number 21 OCT. 3, 2012 INSIDE YOUNG CATHOLIC VOICE THIS ISSUE Looking ahead to NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY the upcoming Citizen of Heaven synod l PAGE 10

gle issue is not sufficient to guarantee a voter’s dignity.” Looking ahead to By Amanda Conklin support. Yet a candidate’s position on a single There are many life issues to consider in this Contributing writer issue that involves an intrinsic evil, such as sup- upcoming election: abortion, euthanasia, stem- the upcoming port for legal abortion or the promotion of cell research, cloning, outreach to the poor, election l PAGE 11 CATHOLIC Respect Life Month is more monumental this racism, may legitimately lead a voter to disqual- healthcare access and even war. Because of this, year than ever before. ify a candidate from receiving support.” voting can often be a stressful and confusing January 22, 2013 marks the 40th anniversary Many have said that abortion is the greatest time for Catholics. OCT. 3, 2012 of Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court decision le- evil of our time. While there are many important I encourage all Catholics to read this document galizing abortion in our nation. We have endured issues to think about when voting, abortion is in its entirety before making their decision. I 40 years of our children being killed in the womb certainly one of the most heart-wrenching intrin- would also like to point out that the document God’s word comes first and 40 years of families being scarred by the sic evils. In fact, if a Catholic citizen knowingly highlights that in certain cases, it may very rea- pain of abortion. votes for a candidate who supports abortion they sonable for someone to choose not to vote. VATICAN CITY (CNS) - In everyday then response," he said. The God and the one whom he with a prayerful, reflective ANNIVERSARY Life issues are also at the forefront of debates are indirectly participating in the sin themselves. Being Catholic is not a feeling, it is not merely life, people are told that it's pope spoke Sept. 26 at his has sent, Jesus Christ. The attitude so as to hear God's as a Presidential election nears. The USCCB highlights this in paragraph 34: part of someone’s ethnic heritage, it is not a best to think before they weekly public audience.The liturgy reminds us of the pri- word and conform their lives CELEBRATION The United States Conference of Catholic Bish- “Catholics often face difficult choices about how hobby. Being Catholic is intrinsic to our being, speak, but in worship, speak- talk was the latest in his se- macy of God," he said, so a more closely to Christ, he ops has released a document entitled “Faithful to vote. This is why it is so important to vote ac- part of who we are. Being Catholic means sharing ing God's word should come ries on prayer, focusing this fundamental feature must be said. St. Hedwig’s Citizenship.” This document contains guidelines cording to a well-formed conscience that per- in the beautiful, liberating, ancient, tradition, before reflection, said Pope week on the liturgy. "its orientation toward the fa- Every sacramental celebra- for Catholics to consider when voting and ex- ceives the proper relationship among moral that is the Church. Benedict XVI. Because Christ is always ther, whose saving love cul- tion represents God's chil- marks 85th plains how our vocation includes being an active goods. The pope, cardinals and bishops are here to "The first requirement for present in his church, the minates in the death and dren coming together with citizen. A Catholic cannot vote for a candidate who adhere to Christ’s plan for the Church and to a good liturgical celebration pope said, quoting Blessed resurrection of his son." their father in Christ and the Many criticize Catholics for putting a huge em- takes a position in favor of an intrinsic evil, such help guide us in our important decisions, such as is that there be prayer and a John Paul II, "the liturgy is The people of God must di- Holy Spirit in a meeting of di- phasis on abolishing abortion when determining as abortion or racism, if the voter’s intent is to voting, with our rich tradition as a roadmap. I conversation with God, first the privileged place for the rect their hearts and minds alogue "through actions and which political candidate to vote for. Some refer support that position. In such cases a Catholic urge you to listen to the voice of the Church and foremost listening and encounter of Christians with the same way, participating words," Pope Benedict said. to these Catholics as “single-issue voters.” The would be guilty of formal cooperation in grave when considering life issues during this Respect USCCB does a great job at addressing this in the evil. At the same time, a voter should not use a Life Month and especially in November at elec- document: candidate’s opposition to an intrinsic evil to jus- tion time. In paragraph 42. “As Catholics we are not sin- tify indifference or inattentiveness to other im- (A link to the Faithful Citizenship document is Respect gle-issue voters. A candidate’s position on a sin- portant moral issues involving human life and available at www.usccb.org) YEAR OF FAITH TEAM Life Month Around the diocese has begun October is Respect Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 RUMMAGE SALE GUN AND KNIFE SHOW Date: Oct. 14 WITNESSES OF FAITH Month. Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon The Respect Life Program’s LEWIS Canton – Rummage Sale to held. Brasher – The Knights of Columbus will Ogdensburg - The diocesan observance theme for 2012-13 is: “Faith Date and Time: Oct. 12 7:30 a.m. to 6 be hosting a Gun and Knife Show. Place: Visitation Parish Center; Take- of the Year of Faith will officially open opens our eyes to human life ST. HEDWIG'S POLISH FEST p.m. and Oct. 13 7:30 a.m. to 11 Date: Oct. 13 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Oct. 14 9 outs available with a prayer service called Witnesses of in all its grandeur and Houseville - Save the date for St. Hed- Place: St. Mary’s School Gym a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Adults, $7; Children under 12, $4; Faith Celebration. beauty.” wig's Polish Festival. Features: Oct. 13 will also feature a bag Place: K of C Hall Under 5, Free; Family, $18 Date: Nov. 18 Pro-lifers in the Diocese of Date: Oct. 21 sale. Cost: $3; under 12 free must be accom- Time: 2 p.m. Ogdensburg will observe the Time: at noon after the celebration of panied by an adult. DIOCESAN EVENTS Place: St. Mary’s Cathedral month with Lifechains across the 11 a.m. Mass. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY Features: Dealers will be present with Features: Bishop Terry R. LaValley will the North Country on Re- spect Life Sunday Oct. 7. Features: The Fest will feature a deli- Massena – St. Mary’s Church is holding a hunting, fishing, archery and sporting INTERNATIONAL ROSARY preside at the service which will c ele- cious Polish Platter, Theme Basket Raf- Other pro-life features in special rosary to mark First Saturday. items. Dealers wishing to reserve tables Diocesan Catholics have been invited to brate the lives of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, this week’s NCC focus on fles, Baked Goods, Ice Cream Sundaes Date: Oct. 6 can contact Phil Davis at 315-389-4627. join a continuous praying of the Rosary St. Mother Marianne Cope, OSF, and St. support for marriage and and a 50/50 Raffle. Proceeds to benefit Time: 3:15 p.m. Concessions stand open all day, breakfast throughout the world. Brother Andre Bessette, CSC. The main family life, protection of the church restoration and repairs. Features: Rosary to Our Lady of Fatima served until 11 a.m. Date: Oct. 7 speaker for the Prayer Service will be environment and a Catholic’s Contact 348-8735 or 348-6260. in reparation to Her Immaculate Heart Time: 2 p.m. Sister Kateri Mitchell, a Sister of St. Anne obligation for “faithful citi- PHOTO BY MICHELLE BEAGLE and for world peace. A 15 minute pri- LIFECHAIN Features: Participants Will pray 20 and native of the St. Regis Mohawk zenship.” Angelica DeGuardia presented Bishop ST. LAWRENCE vate meditation on the Luminous Mys- Massena – Lifechain to be held. decades of the Rosary at 2 p.m. The in- Reservation. Sister Kateri is the executive LaValley with salt directly from salt teries will follow. Confessions are Date: Oct. 14 tention is: “That the mystery of the director of the Tekakwitha Conference in FEATURES, PAGES 2, 3, 5, 6,7, 12, 16 mines in Poland as part of the Offer- LIFECHAIN available from 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 and Sat- Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Rosary will help us to reflect on our faith Great Falls, Mont. A reception will follow tory procession at the Sept. 23 anniver- Potsdam –A Lifechain has been planned urday anticipated Mass will begin at 4. Place: Main Street at Rt. 37 as we continue to celebrate the Year of Looking back sary Mass at St. Hedwig’s Church in for Respect Life Sunday Features: A peaceful, prayerful, pro-life Faith”. Our Blessed Mother is a force for METANOIA RETREAT Houseville. The church was built in PHOTO BY MARY LOU KILIAN 1927 by Polish families who had set- Date: Oct. 7 CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER presence. Open to all faiths. We stand Faith. Who better to lead and guide us Port Henry – A Metanoia Retreat will be at Vatican II Bill and Molly Amoriell of Colton and Gayle Frank of Clayton were part of the team leading the three Year of Faith parish work- tled in Lewis County. Time: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Heuvelton – Msgr. Robert Giroux Knights for life rain or shine. Signs are provided. than she who is the Mother of Faith. held sponsored by the Office of Young shops held Sept. 22 in Plattsburgh, Sept. 26 in Tupper Lake and Sept. 28 in Watertown. About 150 participants were offered in- Place: Market Street at Main Street of Columbus will be having a Chicken & Contact: Pastor Clifford Boice at 315- Pray alone, with family, or with Adult Ministry. Father Muench reflects on the formation on resources and given time to share ideas to prepare for the year. Pope Benedict will open the Year of Faith Oct. 11; Features FULL STORY, PAGE 4 : A peaceful, prayerful, pro-life Biscuit Dinner. 764-1242 for more information. friends.We encourage you to take part in Date: Oct. 5 and 6 powerful experience of facing the the official diocesan opening will take place Nov. 18 with a Witnesses of Faith celebration at St. Mary’s Cathedral. presence. Open to all faiths. We stand Date: Oct. 13 this wonderful opportunity to join in Time: 7 p.m. both days for life rain or shine. Signs are provided. Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 K OF C BRUNCH prayer with our brothers and sisters, all P lace: St. Patrick’s Church people at Mass for the first time Contact: Chris LaRose at 315-403-8123 Place: St. Raphael’s Parish Center Norfolk – The Knights of Columbus will over the world, who will be praying for Contact: Lorraine Turgeon at 315-323- FULL STORY, PAGE 2 YCV: A respect life reflection from a ‘Citizen of Heaven,’ p. 16 for more information. Donation: $7 be sponsoring a brunch. Faith. 4989 or [email protected].