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16 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 68, Number 45 APRIL 32, 2014 INSIDE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 tion. DINNER AND SHOW THIS ISSUE JEFFERSON Contact 348-6260. Ogdensburg - Notre Dame Altar & Guggenheim scholarship Rosary is sponsoring a bus trip to the NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY to be given in honor of for Vocations ST. LAWRENCE Syracuse Oncenter. Fr. Butler l PAGE 8 Schedule: Monday through Friday fol- Date: June 4 lowing the 9 a.m. Mass at Holy Family LASAGNA DINNER Cost: $120 per person (includes show Church (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.), Lisbon – SS Philip & James Church will ticket, bus fare, and dinner at Spaghetti President Obama be sponsoring a Lasagna Dinner. Warehouse restaurant.) pays a visit to the DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Date: April 10 Features: Performance of Million Dollar pope l PAGE 10 CATHOLIC Watertown – Our Lady of the Sacred Time: 4 p.m. to 7 Quartet. at 7:30 p.m.. Inspired by the Heart parish will celebrate Divine Mercy Place: American Legion Hall electrifying true story of the famed APRIL 2, 2014 Sunday. Cost: Adults, $8; Seniors (60+) $6; Chil- recording session that brought together Novena: the Divine Mercy novena will dren (Under 12) $6; Parents and 3 or rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny begin Good Friday by praying the chap- more of their children under 12, $25 Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. let; April 27 at 3 p.m. Features: Take-outs available. Large or- Contact: Call Cherie @393-5050 or 393- Prayers for priests Schedule: Divine Mercy Sunday is April ders call 393-2090 after 2 p.m. 7158 or Joyce @528-1819. CHRISM 18, (the day that Blessed John XXIII and Features: Processed will benefit schol- VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The world's ing sight and an authentic The pope returned to a se- Jesus told his apostles to Blessed John Paul II Will be canonized). arships to Camp Guggenheim. Lasagna COMMUNITY FREE LUNCH bishops, priests and deacons sense of his service and the ries of audience talks on the care for his sheep with the MASS Celebration begins at 3 p.m., prepared by the Culinary Arts Class – Ogdensburg –The Knights of Columbus need people's prayers and joy that comes from a deep sacraments, this week focus- power of the Holy Spirit, not Program: Exposition of the Blessed Northwest Tech. Boces. Council 258 is starting its community encouragement to continu- communion with Jesus," he ing on the sacrament of holy their own human efforts, and Set for April 9 Sacrament, Singing of the Chaplet of Di- ally deepen their relationship said. orders. to do so "according to his free lunch program again. end retreat. vine Mercy, special prayers for Healing FISH DINNER Date: Every Wednesday with Jesus and serve their "Priests, bishops, deacons Like the sacrament of mar- heart," that is, with the same at the cathedral NOVENA FOR MILITARY Date: June 27-29 community with love, Pope must care for the Lord's flock riage, the sacrament of pas- love Jesus had for others. A your family tree, Blessing of the Divine Star Lake – St. Hubert’s Church will be Time: Noon Ogdensburg - Notre Dame Church is Place: Wadhams Hall Francis said. with love, and if they don't toral ministry is a special pastoral minister "dedicates Mercy image (you may bring your own having fish dinners Fridays during Lent. holding a Weekly novena for the safety Speaker: Johnnette Benkovic, of Living A minister of God who do it with love, they're un- way to follow Christ, give the his whole being to his com- Divine Mercy picture to be blessed) and Time: 5 p.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION of U.S. military personnel at a new time. His Life Abundantly does not nourish his love for necessary," he said March 26 gift of love and build up his munity and loves it with his Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Cost: Adults, $10; Children under 10, $5 Massena – St. Mary’s & St. Joseph’s hold Date:Tuesday afternoons Features:The weekend will be filled Christ, his church and his during his weekly general au- church, he told the estimated whole heart: It is his family," Contact: Call Judy at 315-783-7349 or Features: Deep Fried or Oven Baked. flock "inevitably ends up los- dience in St. Peter's Square. 80,000 people in the square. Pope Francis said. Benediction and Adoration every Friday Time:1:30 p.m. with the celebration of the Eucharist, 315-788-2388, or visit www.thedivine- Homemade desserts. Take-outs avail- morning. Adoration, prayer, talks, music, and sa- mercy.org. able by calling 848-3612 Time: 9 a.m. to 10 LATIN MASS cred sisterhood. The theme of the retreat Place: St. Mary’s Family Room LEWIS FISH & SHRIMP FRY Potsdam – A Tridentine (Latin) Mass is is To Jesus Through Mary…“For Such A SMDA to DAY FOR FAMILIES IN CANTON celebrated each Sunday Time As This...” (Esther 4:14). Through- EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Gouverneur –There will be a Fish & HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS Time: 12:30 p.m. out this weekend, Johnnette will unfold Lowville – Eucharistic Adoration to be Shrimp Fry every Friday during lent. close at end Ogdensburg - St. Mary’s is holding a Place: St. Mary's Church the truths of authentic femininity leav- held. Date: March 7 to April 18 monthly Holy Hour for Vocations. ing a lasting imprint on minds, hearts, Date: April 3 Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. DIOCESAN EVENTS of school year Date:Thursday before the First Friday and souls Time: 3 p.m. to 6 Place: St. James School Time: 7 p.m. concluding with Benedic- DIRECTED RETREAT Contact: Mary Dillenback at marydil- Place: St. Peter’s Church Cost: Adults, $10; Children 12 and under, Due to a continuing decline tion at 8 p.m. Ogdensburg – The annual summer di- [email protected] or call 315-771- Features: To Thank God for and To Honor $5; under 5, Free in enrollment and an inability Place: Deacon Winter Chapel rected retreat has been planned 1377. the Most Blessed Sacrament, all are in- Features: Take-outs available, phone to maintain a balanced Date: June 15-21 vited to worship The Exposition, The Di- ahead for faster service and deliveries budget for the past few years 5KWALK/RUN Place: Wadhams Hall Retreat Center CHRISM MASS and the foreseeable future, vine Mercy Chaplet, Silent Adoration, The 287-0130. Massena -The 2nd Annual Glory in our Directors: Rev. Roger McGuinness, Sr. Ogdensburg - Bishop LaValley will pre- St. Marguerite D’Youville Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary, Hearts 5K Walk/Run to Remember will Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ; Sr. Marlene But- side at the annual diocesan Chrism Academy in Ogdensburg will and the Benediction. LENTEN PROGRAM bring together walkers and runners, for a ler, G.N.S.H. Mass. close at the end of the cur- Norfolk – The Catholic Parishes of Nor- rent academic year. heart healthy fundraiser to support the Features: A directed retreat involves Date: April9 DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS folk, Norwood & Raymondville are hold- Parents of children cur- 2014 outreach activities of the Glory in three persons - , the Lord, who desires to Time: 11 a.m. Houseville - Divine Mercy Devotions for ing a Lenten program. rently attending SMDA were our Hearts Foundation. draw closer to us and invites us to come Place: St. Mary’s Cathedral NCC FILE PHOTO BY BETTY STEELE the month of April will be held. Schedule: Tuesday mornings: April 1, 8 Date: May 3 informed of the decision Bishop Terry R. LaValley is shown aside and rest awhile, (Mk 6:30-32) sec- Features: In addition to the blessing of March 27 in a letter from Fa- Date: April 6 Starting with 9 a.m. Mass, presentation preparing the oils during the 2013 Time: 9 a.m. ond, the person desiring a closer rela- oils, the Bishop will announce the dioce- ther Joseph A. Morgan, rector Time: 3 p.m. and ending around 11:30 a.m. Place: Robert Moses State Park Picnic tionship with God and seeking ways to san vision, priorities and goals for the of St. Mary’s Cathedral; and Chrism Mass. This year’s Chrism Mass, Features: Vespers (Evening Prayer), Ex- OR:Thursday Evenings: April 3, 10 start- Area at Barnhart Island follow Him more closely in daily life, and next five years. Father F. James Shurtleff, pas- set for April 9 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s position of the Most Blessed Sacrament, ing with 5:30 p.m. Mass,presentation Features: Stroller and child friendly 5K thirdly, the spiritual director or who lis- tor of Notre Dame Church. Cathedral, will have additional signif- The Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benedic- and ending around 8 p.m. event. Visit website at http://www.glo- tens and helps the Retreatant to recog- 2014 YOUTH RALLY icance to the diocese. Following a 13- Place: Church of the Visitation ryinourhearts.org/5k.html for more in- nize the presence of the Holy Spirit Watertown – 2014 Youth Rally to fea- FULL STORY, PAGE X month process to assess the needs Features: Lenten program will be based formation. working in their life. The directed retreat ture Kelly Colangelo and Ryan Grant. and priorities of the Catholic Church on the spirituality of Matthew Kelly. is offered in an atmosphere of silence, Date: April 26 West Chazy in the North Country, Bishop LaValley BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Place: will deliver a Proclamation of a Mu- K OF C BRUNCH while giving the opportunity for daily Immaculate Heart Central Jr. Sr. Massena – Sacred Heart/St. Lawrence one-on-one meeting with a spiritual di- High School couple honored PHOTO BY JAMIE BURNS tually Shared Vision for the Diocese Norfolk – The Knights of Columbus will holds a Bereavement Support Group last rector, and Mass each day. Cost: $25 includes lunch, snacks and a "I stand at the door and knock" is the 2014 Lenten theme at St. Mary's Parish in Canton. Families gathered March 23 to spend time of Ogdensburg during the liturgy. be sponsoring a brunch. Tuesday of each month. Contact: (315) 393-4231 or email in- gift Tom and Claudia Sanders to receive praying, crafting, planting, cooking, and sharing with other families to open the door for Jesus during the season of Lent. Above, Kelly Date: April 13 FULL STORY, PAGE 3 Time: 2 p.m. [email protected] Features: Grades 6-12 and liturgy with O’Neill is shown working on a project with his children John, Daniel and Grace. Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon Bishop Wadhams Award for Place: Sacred Heart Convent Bishop LaValley Place: Visitation Parish Center Features: A gathering of those who WOMEN OF GRACE RETREAT Contact: your parish for a registration distinguished service to diocese Cost: Adults, $7; Children under 12, $4; have had a recent loss of a loved one. Ogdensburg – Women of Grace Retreat form or call the Youth Office at 315-393- FULL STORY, PAGE 5 YOUNG CATHOLIC VOICE Young woman seeks balance in her life... p. 9 Under 5, Free; Family, $18; Take-outs Contact: 315-769-3137 to be held again for a spirit filled week- 2920 ext. 1411. www.rcdony.org/youth 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 15 APRIL 2, 2014 APRIL 2, 2014 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR’S NOTE OBITUARIES CATHOLIC The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Alexandria Bay - Judith (Herbert) Wade, the Evangelist Church Plattsburgh - Gary W. Schneider, 66; Fu- Box 326 See you all at the Chrism Mass! Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. 70; Funeral Services March 24, 2014 at St. neral Services March 29, 2014 at St. Malone Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Cyrils Church. - Sandra (Frisbie) Robert, 65; Fu- Peter's Church; burial in St. Peter's Ceme- neral Services March 26, 2014 at Notre tery. USPS 0039-3400 Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director This year’s diocesan Chrism church, Bishop LaValley is now parishes in the diocese will re- challenges. This week, for ex- Brasher Falls - Elizabeth M. (Amo) Shar- Dame Church; burial in Notre Dame BISHOP TERRY Mass won’t be like any Chrism prepared to deliver a Proclama- ceive a framed proclamation ample there is much heartache 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 low, 91; Funeral Services March 31, 2014 Cemetery. Plattsburgh - Doris J. (Harper) Wilson, 74; R. LAVALLEY Mass you’ve seen be- tion of a Mutually showing the six specific goals in Ogdensburg as we learn (315) 393-2920; fax 1-866-314-7296 President fore. Shared Vision for the that will address the three pri- about the impending closure of [email protected] at St. Patrick's Church; burial in parish Funeral Services March 28, 2014 at Our REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN Of course, Bishop Diocese of Ogdensburg orities that have been estab- our beloved Catholic school. cemetery. Massena - Gus J. Creazzo, 82; Funeral Lady of Victory Church; burial in St. Vice President LaValley will bless the during this year’s Mass. lished for the next five years. We can take some comfort in Services March 29, 2014 at St. Mary's Peter's Cemetery. SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ oil of the sick, the oil of Since February 2013, I, for one, am very curious to knowing that our efforts to Lent in focus Carthage - Mildred (Kelsey) Higman, 96; Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Secretary-Treasurer catechumens and the Bishop LaValley has hear what Bishop LaValley has find other ways to evangelize Funeral Services March 27, 2014 at St. Port Henry - Claudia (Scalzo) Swan, 76; MARY LOU KILIAN oil of the sacred held monthly meetings to say. our families and share the James Church; burial in St. James Ceme- Mineville - Samuel "Pete" Rotella, 86; Fu- Funeral Services April 4, 2014 at St. Editor/ chrism. with an 11-member En- In this week’s Follow Me col- Good News of our Catholic tery. neral Services March 29, 2014 at All Patrick's Church. General Manager As usual priests from visioning Leadership umn the bishop extends an in- faith will be supported by a From the director’s desk Saints Church. across the diocese will Team made up of repre- vitation to every Catholic in solid vision for the future of Carthage – Jane A. (Higman) Nortz, 86; Saranac Lake - Margaret E. (Atkinson) Publish 45 is- Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ be in attendance and sentatives from the diocese to join him at the our diocese. North Lawrence sues per year: Diocesan Mission Director Funeral Services March 29, 2014 at St. - James E. Engle, 57; Fu- Whiteside Crowley, 83; Funeral Services Catholic school chil- throughout the diocese. Chrism Mass, pointing out that James Church; burial in St. Stephens neral Services March 29, 2014 at St. March 26, 2014 at St. Bernard's Church; Weekly except dren will be there as Mary Lou We were all invited to “with these priorities and every other well. Kilian be part of the process goals, the faithful throughout Family questionnaire Cemetery, Croghan. Lawrence Church; burial in Hillcrest burial in Sand Hill Cemetery. week begin- But the April 9 cele- through participation in the North Country will engage, A journey for Lent and with the Missions. As prayer and sacri- Cemetery, Lawrenceville. ning the end bration will also mark a one of the “listening in a focused manner, in build- The response submitted by Bishop fice characterize the Season of Lent, they also mark the mission- Champlain – Betty Mae (Dupee) Babbie, Star Lake - Joseph Derby, 82; Funeral of June new beginning in the life of the sessions” during which we ing up this Church that we LaValley to the questionnaire from the ary commitment to which all the baptized are called. 80; Funeral Services March 29, 2014 at St. Norwood - Lee C. Gravelle, 62; Funeral Services March 27, 2014 at St. Hubert's through August and skip- Catholic Church in the North could share our own hopes for love.” Synod on Pastoral Challenges to the The Pontifical Mission Societies help to put “Lent In Focus” – Mary’s Church. Services March 26, 2014 at St. Andrew's Church; burial in St. Francis Xavier, Comp- ping one week in December Country. and concerns about our We all know how important it helping you see the Season through a missionary lens. Journey Church. ton, MD. and one in April by Family in the Context of Evangelization is Following a 13-month church. is to work together to build up with us this Lent – and with the priests, religious and laity in the Croghan - Caitlyn Ralph Pate, infant; Fu- the Diocese of on the diocesan website, process to assess the needs At the Chrism Mass, repre- the faith of our people, espe- Missions who are spreading the Catholic faith and caring for neral Services March 27, 2014 at St. Norwood - Clifford Smith, 78; Funeral Watertown - Helen A. Netto, 85; Funeral Ogdensburg. www.rcdony.org/family/answers.pdf God’s people in a world of need! and priorities of the diocesan sentatives from each of the 97 cially in the face of daunting Stephen's Church. Services March 28, 2014 at Buck Funeral Services March 27, 2014 at St. Anthony's 622 Washington Street, Og- March 25th marked the Feast of the Solemnity of the Annunci- densburg, N.Y. 13669. ation of the Lord. With this feast of the Annunciation, comes Home; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Church; burial in North Watertown Gouverneur - C. Richard "Red" Roe, 83; Cemetery. Editorial Office: opportunity to contemplate the way God designed the gift of A PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE salvation through the coming of His Son, the Son of Mary. Funeral Services March 28, 2014 at the Ogdensburg - Bonnie Dings Dailey, 71; 622 Washington Street, Green Funeral Home; burial in New St. Funeral Services March 25, 2014 at Frary Watertown - Joseph R. Plamondon, 73; Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. The Jewish people had been promised a Messiah. With the angel Gabriel’s message to Mary and her acceptance of God’s James Cemetery. Funeral Home; burial in Foxwood Memo- Funeral Services March 28, 2014 at D.L. Telephone: We are blest: Jesus chose to become human will, the moment had arrived. “Therefore the Lord Himself will rial Park. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. (315) 608-7556 During Lent each year, there Himself gloried in becoming a Church must be like a field give you this sign: the virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, Keene - Richard L. Hall, 79; Funeral Serv- are a few feast days that inter- member of the human race. A hospital, right up on the front and shall name Him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us!’” ices March 25, 2014 at St. Brendan's E-mail: rupt the time of penance with a member of the human race! line. (see Isaiah 7:14, 8:10). Church; burial in Norton's Cemetery. news@northcountry spirit of celebration. Astronomers tells us that, so In an article in America Maga- It is appropriate that the Annunciation falls in Lent since we catholic.org Recently, we celebrated the far in their investigations, we zine, Joseph Kelly suggests can see more clearly the beginning and the end of the life of LaFargeville - Joseph Bogonian, 92; Fu- Christ on earth. We can appreciate the boundless love that wonderful Feast of the Annun- are the only ones in this vast that when anyone works in a neral Services March 29, 2014 at St. John Entered at the brought the Son of God among us to live and love, to teach and Post Office: ciation of the Lord. universe. It is truly a wonder – field hospital, they cannot be On this day, we commemo- this universe has been forming afraid of the dark. suffer. Ultimately, we grasp the glory that will come at Easter. Ogdensburg, NY We can thank God by sharing our faith in word and deed. 13669 as rate the visit of the Angel for 13.7 billion years and there He then quotes Pope Francis, Gabriel to Mary – to proclaim is only us. The Son of God who says this, “The ministers Let us join the angel Gabriel in announcing the Good News of Periodical Postage. one of us. Jesus lived our Christ’s coming to others. to her that she was to be a human life completely just as chose to come to us on this of the Gospel (by the way, that mother, the Mother of Jesus, lonely planet, to be one of us, is all of us) must be people Let us pray daily for the welfare and success of missionaries Subscription: each of us will. and all who spread the word of God. We can worship our Lord For one year: the Mother of God. 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Our human. descend themselves into their should be Mary is a human being like human race has been blessed Today our Church must con- people’s night, into the dark- Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” addressed to each one of us, a woman like and consecrated – Jesus be- tinue to bring the presence of ness, but without getting lost.” when writing or changing your Will. Jesus to our world. Jesus, the PO Box 326 all other women, a mother like came one of us – one of our When we know Jesus – and www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice Ogdensburg, NY 13669 all other mothers. human race. Son of God, blessed our race when we are close to Jesus – and should be received by Mary was chosen to be the Jesus was one of us so no by becoming one of us – Jesus we can be the kind of disciples Thursday prior to Mother of Jesus. One of us – a one can turn to the Lord in is so important to us. Pope who will truly lead others publication. member of our human race – prayer and say “You don’t Francis suggests that our through that dark night. Paper is printed each was chosen to be the Mother of know what I am going Monday; Our Lord and Savior, Jesus through.” Our Lord has experi- dateline is Wednesday. Christ. enced it all – this human exis- Member, Catholic Press We are a blest race; we are tence. Association. truly special as one of us was Thomas Merton wrote this, chosen to be the Mother of POSTMASTER: “It is a glorious destiny to be a Jesus. Send address changes to member of the human race, On the Feast of the Annunci- North Country Catholic, though it is a race dedicated to ation, we celebrate and com- PO Box 326 many absurdities and one memorate the incarnation of which makes many terrible Ogdensburg, NY Jesus. 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We’re on the last lap of raised Jesus from dead, the glimpse of the tender heart need to strain our ears and our Lenten journey…just a one who raised Christ from of God! Then Jesus tells APRIL 6 our hearts to hear Jesus call- couple of weeks left. the dead will give life to them to roll the stone back. ing us to come into a new And, as the your mortal bodies They try to stop him, warn- Fifth Sunday of Lent life. How amazing and lov- drama intensifies in also…” ing him of the stench. But READINGS ing and compassionate is the tension be- And in the Gospel, Jesus persists. our God in the person of tween Jesus and Jesus anticipates his And the Spirit of God en- Ezekiel 37:12-14 Jesus! He wept over the Pharisees, so, own resurrection ters into the body of Romans 8:8-11 Lazarus, wept over too, our personal and does a favor for Lazarus, and he comes out John 11:1-45 Jerusalem, weeps over those struggle to over- his intimate friend, alive. When the Spirit en- killed through terrorism and come the weak Lazarus. ters, death departs, for war, through famine and spots in our spiri- It’s such a startling death cannot prevail over betray Goodness, and de- disease, through murders tual armor should story - Jesus arrives Life. It looks so easy, this mand an end to innocence, and rapes –weeps when we also “heat up”. in Bethany knowing miracle of Jesus, but the and a cross on which to fail to forgive one another. There’s so little Monsignor that his dear friend people are astounded. No hang the Compassionate In these days of continued time remaining be- Paul E. Lazarus has died. one has ever come back One. wars, terrorism, and ethnic fore our well-de- Whitmore Martha rebukes him: from the dead before. Many As we go forward on our hatreds, may we reflect on served Easter joy! “Lord, if you been believe that day that Jesus journey to Calvary, we the truth that Jesus had to Today’s readings here, my brother is the promised Messiah. should not fear the power of give His own life that we are all about resurrection. would never have died!” Yet, in a few short days, evil that so clearly fuels the might be assured of life. NCC FILE PHOTO In the first reading, God Is she reproaching Jesus, how skillfully the propaga- plotting of the Pharisees May we appreciate more Bishop Terry R. LaValley accepts offertory gifts from Tom and Claudia Sanders of St. Joseph's Church during a 2011 gathering of promises through Ezekiel: or merely expressing her tors of deceit will convince All evil in this world will each day that we are privi- parish respect life coordinators. The Sanders will be honored for their exceptional service to the diocese as Bishop LaValley presents “Oh, my people, I will open faith in Him? And what the people that it must have have a short life. We need leged to share with Him his them with the Bishop Edgar P. Wadhams Award for Distinguished Service May 11 during a Mass at St. Joseph’s. The Living Stations of the Cross will be presented by junior high students from St. your raves and have you does he do? He bursts into all been in their imagina- fear only our own weakness continual work of bringing Mary's School April 8 at 7:30 PM at St. Mary's Church in Ticonderoga. All are welcome rise from them…” tears, his heart torn with tions! and vulnerability, our own the world from darkness to to this prayerful depiction of Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection. In the second reading, St. sorrow. What! God is cry- And, through innuendo false selves. light, from hatred to for- W. Chazy couple to be honored Paul says to the Romans, “If ing! and suggestion, the crowd From the deadness of our giveness, and from death to In bestowing the Award on the Spirit of the one who ow grateful we are for this will prepare themselves to sinfulness and fears, we life. Bishop Terry R. LaValley at St. Joseph’s Church, West will bestow the Bishop Edgar Thomas and Claudia Chazy, it is my honor and P. Wadhams Award for Distin- Sanders, Bishop LaValley pleasure to present the guished Service on Thomas noted both the quality and Bishop Edgar P. Wadhams THE HOLY LONGING and Claudia Sanders during the length of their service to Award for distinguished Mass at St. Joseph’s Church the Church. Bishop LaValley service, to Thomas and Clau- in West Chazy May 11. stated, “Thomas and Claudia dia Sanders. Groaning beyond words, a deeper way of praying The Bishop Wadhams’ Sanders have given service Thomas and Claudia had sat empty and aban- Its powerful life force was ing, our broken dreams, our God's name in anger are, in Award was instituted by to our local church for over Sanders, with love and zeal By Father Ron Rolheiser, OMI doned for a number of still blindly pushing out- tears, in the daydreams we different ways, in radically Bishop Paul Loverde, the four decades, serving as Pre have graciously and gener- NCC columnist years. The surface of the ward and upward, cement escape into, and even in our different ways of groaning, eleventh Bishop of Ogdens- Cana Directors for over 36 ously served our Diocese and driveway was cracked and a blockage notwithstanding. sexual desire, the Spirit of both praying. burg, in 1996, to recognize years, hosting international the people of the North exceptional service to the students at Seton Catholic, Country in many ways, in- When we no longer know bamboo plant, now several Life, all life, has powerful God prays through us, as There are many lessons to Diocese of Ogdensburg by promoting marriage and cluding hosting and direct- how to pray, the Spirit, in feet high, had grown up inner pressures and is not does our soul, our life-prin- be drawn from this. people of the North Country. family life of Clinton County ing Pre-Cana Conferences for groans too deep for words, through the pavement. easily thwarted. It pushes ciple. First, from this we can Recipients of the Award in- and serving their parish as the Diocesan Family Life Of- prays through us. relentlessly and blindly to- Like the life forces innate learn to forgive life a little clude Father Richard Siepka catechists, lectors, and Eu- fice for thirty-six years, host- Saint Paul wrote those wards its own ends, irre- in that bamboo plant, pow- more for its frustrations and When we no longer know (former rector of Wadhams charistic Ministers. That is ing international students for words and they contain spective of resistance. erful forces are blindly we can learn to give our- Hall Seminary), Msgr. quite a record of service!” Seton Catholic High School, both a stunning revelation how to pray, the Spirit, in Sometimes resistance does working inside us too, push- selves permission to be Lawrence M. Deno (former Father J. Roger McGuin- promoting marriage and and a wonderful consola- kill it. There are, as the say- ing us outward and upward more patient with life and Superintendent of Catholic ness, pastor of St. Joseph family life throughout Clin- tion, namely, there is deep groans too deep for words, ing goes, storms we cannot to eventually throw off with ourselves. Who of us Schools), Mary Lou Kilian Parish in West Chazy, nomi- ton County, supporting prayer happening inside us weather. But we do weather whatever cement lies on top does not lament that the prays through us. (editor of the North Country nated the Sanders for the Catholic education, Christian beyond our conscious most of what life throws at of us. pressures and frustrations Catholic), Msgr. Robert Award. Formation of our youth, and awareness and independent us and our deep life-princi- This is true, of course, of life keep us from fully en- Giroux (former Vicar Gen- In his nomination, he their home parish as lectors of our deliberate efforts. My friend cut down the ple remains strong and ro- also of our joys. The Spirit joying life's pleasures, from eral), Dr. Gerald Irwin (former wrote of Claudia’s volunteer and Eucharistic ministers. What is this unconscious bamboo tree, chopped bust, even as on the surface also prays through our grat- smelling the flowers, from professor at Wadhams Hall work in Seton Catholic High In recognition of their out- prayer? It is our deep innate down several feet into its the frustrations we have ex- itude, both when we express being more present to fam- and Peritus for the Diocesan School cafeteria and her standing service to the Dio- desire, relentlessly on fire, roots to try to destroy them, perienced and the dreams in consciously it and even ily, from celebrating with Tribunal), Grey Nun Sister work in the parish Altar cese of Ogdensburg and the forever somewhat frus- poured a chemical poison us that have been shamed when we only sense it un- friends, from peaceful soli- Kathryn Healy (chaplain, St. Rosary Society, in addition to Church, this award is be- trated, making itself felt into the root system in slowly muzzle us into a consciously. tude, and from deeper Lawrence Psychiatric Center), the other service mentioned stowed as a sign of our grat- through the groaning of our hopes of killing whatever mute despair so that our Our deepest prayers are prayer? Dr. A. B. DeGrandpre (former above. itude and respect. In witness bodies and souls, silently was left, packed some prayer-lives begin to ex- mostly not those we express So we are forever making Knight of the Holy Sepulcher, The Bishop Wadhams’ whereof, I have signed this begging the very energies of gravel over the spot, and press less and less of what in our churches and private resolutions to slow down, to friend and benefactor of St. Award to be presented to Mr. award and placed upon it the the universe, not least God paved over the top with a we are actually feeling. oratories. Our deepest find a quiet space inside our John’s Academy, Mount As- and Mrs. Sanders reads as seal of the Diocese of Og- Himself, to let it come to thick layer of concrete. But But it is through that very prayers are spoken in our pressured lives in which to sumption Institute and Seton follows: densburg this 15th day of consummation. the little tree was not so eas- frustration that the Spirit silent gratitude and silent pray. But, after failing over Catholic Central School), and In the presence of your March, 2014. Allow me an analogy: ily thwarted. Two years prays, darkly, silently, in tears. The person praising and over again, we eventu- Clyde A. Lewis, Sr. (Knight of pastor, Father J. Roger Most Reverend Terry R. Some years ago, a friend later, the pavement began to groans too deep for words. God's name ecstatically and ally despair of finding a Malta, formation of Bishop’s McGuinness, your family, LaValley, Bishop of mine bought a house that heave as the bamboo plant In our striving, our yearn- the person bitterly cursing quiet, contemplative space again began to assert itself. Heritage Circle). and your fellow parishioners of Ogdensburg CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 11 APRIL 2, 2014 APRIL 2, 2014 Bishop’s Schedule Plattsburgh 40 Days for Rest in Peace April 2 – 10 a.m., Mass at Samaritan Boston cardinal, abuse Keep Home in Watertown This week marks the anniversary CATHOLIC 7 p.m., Retreat Mass at St. An- of the deaths of the following Life reaches midpoint thony's Church in Watertown clergymen men who have served survivor among members in the Diocese of Ogdensburg April 3 – 7 p.m., Retreat Mass at Our Rally set for April 3 encourages strong finish Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in April 2 – Pope John Paul II, 2005 WORLD of Vatican commission April 3 – Msgr. Philias Garand, 1942 PLATTSBURGH – “It’s 20 days com- peaceful vigil at abortion fa- “For the remainder of the Watertown pleted, 20 days to go of our cilities, and grassroots edu- 40 days of prayer and fasting April 4 – Rev. Ronald Brabant, 1963; she was a patient. Collins addressed represen- Addressing a major confer- tatives of bishops' confer- 40 Days for Life campaign of cational outreach. The and community outreach, we April 4 – 10:50 a.m., Mass at St. Rev. Francis J. Beyette, 1984 AT A GLANCE By Cindy Wooden prayer, fasting, vigil and out- 40-day time frame is drawn intend to gather for continu- April 5 – Rev. Florence McCarthy, Catholic News Service ence in Rome in 2012 on the ences and religious orders Joseph’s Home in Ogdensburg protection of children, she from around the world. reach,” said Nancy Belzile, from examples throughout ous prayer in the public 1901; Rev. Amedee Lacasse, M.S.C., -- Cardinal Sean said being abused led to de- Father Zollner, a German who is coordinating the ef- Biblical history. right-of-way outside Planned 1941; Msgr. Francis P. Devan, 1992 Mandate cases prompt rallies outside court as oral arguments begin VATICAN CITY (CNS) fort in Plattsburgh. Plattsburgh is one of 251 Parenthood of the North April 6 – 9 a.m., Mass at Clinton Cor- WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The snowy, wet concrete and throng of reporters didn't P. O'Malley of Boston, four pression, despair and deep psychologist and psy- April 6 – Rev. Joseph E. Berard, 1942; loss of trust in the Catholic chotherapist, chaired the “It’s time to gather mem- communities conducting si- Country at 66 Brinkerhoff rectional Facility in Dannemora stop Father Frank Pavone and the Rev. Patrick Mahoney from kneeling down women - including a survivor Msgr. Arthur M. Gilbert, 1965 of clerical sex abuse - two Je- Church. committee that organized bers of the community at the multaneous 40 Days for Life Street. We look forward to 10:30 a.m., Mass at Clinton Correc- and praying in front of the Supreme Court the morning of March 25. "We will causeway in front of Planned campaigns from March 5 to the challenge of bringing 40 April 7 – Rev. Fabien Barnabe, 1883; suit priests and an Italian the conference at the Pontif- tional Facility in Dannemora not compromise our faith," Father Pavone prayed over the roaring crowds. "We Parenthood of the North April 13. Days for Life to an energetic Rev. Benjamin Grom, M.S.C., 1893; lawyer are the first eight Pope names eight to ical Gregorian University and 1:00 p.m., Mass at Altona Correc- will not allow the government, Oh Lord, to dissect and define the beliefs of our is chairman of the steering Country April 3 at 1 p.m. to “We want to thank all the conclusion,” said Belzile. Rev. Francois Cing-mars, 1902; Rev. members of the new Pontifi- share stories and encourage people who’ve made great For information about 40 tional Facility in Altona religion. ... We will decide what moral code we will live, and we will live it freely cal Commission for the Pro- Pontifical Commission for committee of the Center for James E. Duffy, 1934 one another to finish strong personal sacrifice to make 40 Days for Life in Plattsburgh, here on this soil in the United States of America." The snow began around 8 tection of Minors. the Protection of Minors Child Protection that devel- as we pray for an end to Days to Life happen,” said visit: April 7 – 9:45 a.m., Episcopal Council April 8 – Rev. Patrick Carr, O.S.A., 1901 a.m., but it had little effect on the hundreds who rallied outside the Supreme Pope Francis established oped out of the conference. Father Yanez, director of the abortion in our community,” Belzile. “We also know that http://40daysforlife.com/ Court in response to the justices hearing oral arguments in the Sebelius v. the commission in Decem- "Those fingers that would Meeting at the Bishop's Residence in moral theology department she said. we still have a long way to go plattsburgh ber; announcing the first abuse my body the night be- Ogdensburg Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp. v. Sebelius at the Gregorian, was a mem- 40 Days for Life is a peace- in our collective effort to members March 22, the Vati- fore, were the same fingers Environmental Stewardship cases. The two key rallies stood on opposing sides. The crowd advocating for ber of the conference's theo- ful, non-denominational ini- demonstrate the harm abor- can said they would help de- that would give me holy free choice in contraceptive use was nearly triple in size to its opponents and logical board. tiative that focuses on 40 tion has done – and contin- Announcement April 8 – 12 p.m., Staff Lenten Day of fine the tasks and Communion the following featured more than 25 speeches. Right beside them, the religious freedom rally Meeting reporters in 2013 days of prayer and fasting, ues to do – to Plattsburgh.” Prayer at Wadhams Hall Lenten Fasting …..an aid to fos- competencies of the com- day," she said. The response submitted by Bishop to discuss follow-up to the tering compassion. also hosted speakers as well as a prayer vigil. Signs among religious freedom mission and help identify In 1997, the priest that had conference, Father Zollner LaValley to the questionnaire from the “Fasting is an aid to open our eyes to supporters read, "Religious Freedom: Everyone's Business." Many of the oppos- other potential members. abused her - and other young said: "Unfortunately, the mat- Synod on Pastoral Challenges to the Protecting God’s Children ing signs said, "Not my boss's business." The debate is over the Affordable Care Cardinal O'Malley is also girls over a period of three the situation in which so many of our ter will be with us for a long Family in the Context of Evangeliza- Act of 2010 and its mandate that employers provide its workers health care one of eight members of the decades --was finally brought brothers and sisters live…By freely time. The church is working The Diocese of Ogdensburg has Council of Cardinals advising to justice. She founded an or- tion is on the diocesan website, embracing an act of self-denial for that covers contraceptives, sterilization and some abortion-inducing drugs. The much more than people scheduled sessions for Protecting Pope Francis on the reform ganization to help victims of www.rcdony.org/family/answers.pdf owners of Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties sued over the man- know, but is also the object the sake of another, we make a state- of the Roman Curia and gov- sexual abuse, worked with God's Children for Adults. date, claiming they should be allowed a religious rights-based exemption from of criticism because of its er- ment that our sister or brother in ernance of the church. the Archdiocese of Dublin to Pre-registration online is required in having to provide the contraceptive coverage. rors, its failures and the sins When the child protection set up its child protection of- order to participate. Participants need is not a stranger.” of the past. To Report Abuse commission was announced, fice and helped draft the Pope Benedict. “This is why it is extremely may preregister at www.virtus.org World meeting will engage all of society to help strengthen families Cardinal O'Malley told re- child protection policies of • Consider fasting from fast food and important to continue the If you have a complaint of suspected by selecting the registration button VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia next year porters it would take a pas- the Catholic Church in Ire- work of prevention with misconduct involving diocesan and following the directions. highly processed food for a week. will be open to families and people of different faiths, including no faith at all, toral approach to helping land. every available means," he clergy, religious, employees or volun- All employees and volunteers who Choose food that is produced more victims and preventing Jesuit Father Federico Lom- to engage the wider society in dialogue and to serve and strengthen all fami- said. sustainably without pesticides, and abuse, given that much of bardi, Vatican spokesman, teers, contact Victims Assistance Co- participate in church sponsored ac- lies, organizers said. The gathering Sept. 22-27, 2015, "is meant to be a gift not In addition to Collins, the the Vatican's attention thus said the commission would ordinator, Terrianne Yanulavich, Adult tivities with minor are required to harmful additive…for the health of just for Catholics in Philadelphia, but for every person of good will in the Com- other women on the com- far had been on implement- take "a multi-pronged ap- participate in this training. the earth and for health of your monwealth of Pennsylvania, the surrounding regions and the wider world," mission are: Hanna Su- & Youth Counseling Services of ing policies and legal proce- proach to promoting youth Further information is available chocka, a former professor Northern New York, PO Box 2446, body. The cost could be part of “alms- said Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia. Meetings that bring together dures for investigating protection, including: educa- of law, who served as prime Plattsburgh, NY, 12901; e-mail: ayc- from Atonement Sister Ellen Don- giving” for the week. thousands of people from many different parts of the world with different ex- allegations of abuse and tion regarding the exploita- minister of Poland, 1992-93, ahue, 315-393- 2920, ext. 1440. • Consider fasting from a few min- periences are a source of "tremendous joy" and grace and "have the power to punishing guilty priests. tion of children; discipline of [email protected]; Phone: 518-569- and Polish ambassador to Upcoming programs: transform, in deeply positive ways, the whole public community," the arch- The cardinal said the com- offenders; civil and canonical 0612; Fax: 518-425-0401 utes of your favorite activity in order the Vatican, 2001-13; Cather- April 10 - 6 p.m., Holy Family School, bishop said at a Vatican news conference March 25. Archbishop Chaput visited mission would look at pro- duties and responsibilities; or Father James Seymour, the Epis- to check out and support a just food ine Bonnet, a French child grams to educate pastoral and the development of best Malone system that provides adequate food the Vatican with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett and Philadelphia Mayor psychiatrist specializing in copal Vicar for Clergy at 315-393- workers in signs of abuse, practices as they have April 11 - 1p.m., Augustinian Acad- Michael Nutter as part of a delegation of government, religious and community helping victims of incest; 2920 , ext. 1340 for everyone one. Learn more at identify means of psycholog- emerged in society at large." emy, Carthage leaders meeting with Vatican officials to plan the 2015 international family and Baroness Sheila Hollins, “Bread for the World, www.bread.org ical testing and other ways of "In this way, and with the a mental health specialist gathering. They also expected to have an audience with Pope Francis during screening candidates for the help of God, this commission • • Begin to think about how you who has focused her re- their March 24-26 visit. priesthood, and make rec- will contribute to the Holy might participate in food production search on people with learn- ommendations regarding Father's mission of uphold- this summer…connect with the ing disabilities. church officials' "cooperation ing the sacred responsibility The eighth member of the Earth and grow some of your own with the civil authorities, the of ensuring the safety of commission is Claudio Pa- food, if only on your porch or win- reporting of crimes." young people," Father Lom- pale, an Italian who holds de- dow sill. You will appreciate your The first eight members of bardi said. grees in both civil and canon the commission include Jesuit Fathers Hans Zollner food, having known it all its life. law and works in disciplinary Marie Collins, who was born and Humberto Yanez, who And/or begin to establish a relation- section of the Congregation in Dublin. At the age of 13, also were appointed to the for the Doctrine of the Faith. ship with a local farmer to supply she was sexually abused by a commission, were instru- The office is responsible for you with fresh foods for the coming Catholic priest who was a mental in organizing the investigating allegations summer. chaplain at a hospital where 2012 conference where against priests. 10 World/nation NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 7 APRIL 2, 2014 APRIL 2, 2014 Pope and Obama discuss religious freedom, life issues, immigration NYS Catholics gather for The pope and the president lobby day in Albany

difference, yet I recognize attend Camp Guggenheim By Tracy Leonard the need to slow down, to Contributing Writer re-prioritize, and to realize WATERTOWN - The Northern New Individuals interested in that some of my current York Community Foundation applying for the Camp The challenges and com- commitments are short- announces the creation of a Guggenheim scholarship can plexity we face in our per- term activities that require new scholarship fund for download the application sonal lives and focus for a certain duration children ages 12-18 years of from the camp’s website, relationships, in our fami- of my time (i.e. my Master’s age who are parishioners of www.rcdony.org/guggy/cam lies, in our professional program). I have also come either St. Patrick’s or St. An- p, pick one up at St. Patrick’s, lives, and in our organiza- to the realization that I need thony’s Catholic churches. or contact Deacon Kevin T. tions are of a different order to carve out some time to The Reverend Peter N. But- Mastellon at St. Patrick’s Pas- of magnitude. think and pray in order that ler Guggenheim Summer toral Center 782-6086 or I may better understand and Camp Scholarship Fund will [email protected]. Instead of becoming a slave execute my vision and mis- help sponsor a young per- Completed applications sion. son(s) attending Camp should be returned to Dea- to the demands of a Again, the key here is to Guggenheim for one week con Mastellon at the Pastoral keep focused on my highest during the 2014 summer. Center or mailed to St. fast-paced society, we need priorities, or as Stephen Camp Guggenheim, lo- Patrick’s Church, 123 S. to take time to think about Covey would say, “I need to cated in Saranac Lake, offers Massey Street, Watertown, put the big rocks first.” If I campers week-long sessions New York. All applications what matters most to us first fill my bowl with peb- including adventures in Fr. Peter Butler must be return by May 11. and then use this criteria to bles, and then try to put in faith, fun and outdoor activ- ing with young people and Recipients will be announced my big rocks, there will be ities. The camp is in session especially enjoyed the in early June. creatively decide how to or- no room left. for six weeks beginning June St. Patrick’s will hold a din- Guggenheim Summer Camp ganize our lives to be in Tracy Leonard is shown with her parents, Charlie and Diane Leonard of Watertown, two of the main priorities of her life. By determining what is 29. which he co-founded with ner dance on May 3 at 6:00 most important in my life The Guggenheim scholar- Father LaBaff. Peter had a p.m. at Savory, Carriage harmony with our priorities and execute my life around tently say yes; however, in make things worse, I rarely and then making decisions ship has been established by warm and friendly demeanor House. Proceeds from the my most important priori- the midst of serving my spend enough quite time in based on those very impor- Joseph M. Butler, Watertown, and a great sense of humor. dinner will be donated to the One of the greatest chal- ties. Professionally, I have community and organiza- prayer or reflection because tant criteria, my big rocks New York in memory of both He was well respected by Guggenheim scholarship. lenges faced by most peo- been blessed with many tion, as well as going back I’m too busy thinking about will fit! I, just like you, have his brother, Reverend Peter everyone especially young Tickets are $25 per person ple, regardless of their role, wonderful opportunities. to school, I’ve sadly realized the countless things on my the power to make such N. Butler, and his late wife people who recognized his and are available at the Pas- is finding life balance. Peo- Coupled with my role as a that I’ve neglected to nour- “To Do” list. choices and truly become From St.Agnes Church in Lake Placid Nancy F. Butler. desire to assist those in toral Center. Entertainment ple tend to focus so much Program Manager, and most ish my role as daughter, sis- The question of where the creative force in my own “Father Peter loved work- need,” Mr. Butler said. by Ferguson and Rogers. on work and other pressing recently a Rural Health Net- ter, aunt, and friend. I’ve and how do I find the bal- life. According to Covey, activities that the relation- work Director, I serve on occasionally missed family ance I need and desire re- “with a burning “yes” around Maple sap ships and activities they re- many advisory boards and gathers, dinners, soccer sounds in my mind. your highest priorities, you ally treasure the most end committees. I also volunteer games or dance recitals be- Often times I’m told can easily say “no” to things A CELEBRATION OF SCOUTING SUNDAY up getting pushed aside. my time working with the cause I’m working late or “Tracy, you’re always so that are urgent, but not im- buckets and Lent They end up becoming ad- IHC Mystery Players and busy writing a paper for busy.” or “You look so tired.” portant. As a result you can dicted to urgency. with various community-re- school. At times, I’ve even or “We didn’t ask you to join offer a smiling, cheerful, Instead of becoming a lated projects. In addition, neglected to maintain or en- us because we knew you’d guilt-free “no!””. By Fr. John Yonkovig slave to the demands of a since the fall, I have been hance my health, and unfor- be working.” The people Ultimately, through self- Pastor, St. Agnes Church, Lake Placid fast-paced society, we need pursuing my Master’s De- tunately, I’ve tended to who matter most to me reflection, we can shape to take time to think about gree, with an anticipated abandon the things in life have sadly asked to be pen- who we are and what we do Mother Nature can teach us much about God! what matters most to us graduation date of May that have grounded me spir- ciled into my schedule so with our time and talents to The barren maple tree this time of year speaks of the (our vision, our passion), 2015. Life sure has been ex- itually. they can see or spend time influence our organization, need to hibernate. It is good to be still, to pray, to find si- and then use this criteria to citing and busy! In order to attend classes with me. our community, our family lence. Jesus goes off to quiet places to pray…we need to creatively decide how to or- Certainly, all of the above in the evenings or on Satur- Terribly saddened by the and society. We need to live do the same! ganize our lives to be in har- have presented phenomenal days, and to keep up with feelings evoked from such these principles at school, Warmer temperatures and sun begin to awaken the sap. mony with our priorities opportunities to grow, learn the academic coursework, I comments, I’ve been reflect- home and work. When we allow the warmth of God's love to embrace and and to create the life bal- and give-back. I’ve accepted gave up the time I was ing a lot lately on how to If anything is to be penetrate our hearts in prayer there is a stirring within us… ance we desire. This can those roles and am giving it spending with the Women best bring focus to my life. learned, it is the amazing signs of New Life! take some incredible disci- my best. They have tapped of Grace in my community. I I’ve come to the conclusion idea of how impactful small "Giving up for Lent!" pline, but it is possible. It’s into me physically, men- cut back on writing for the that I simply need to decide adjustments in one’s life can The maple tree gives us sweet sap for syrup and candy amazing what can be done tally, socially, and spiritu- North Country Catholic, and what matters most to me… have such huge conse- and cream! Our "giving up" is meant to bring sweetness when we focus our hearts ally. I have grown and I’ve for the first time in about my highest values. quences or rewards. The into our world! and minds upon what truly seen others grow through ten years, I didn’t travel to This has been a challenge question is- as you attempt We give up candy, alcohol, snacks between meals etc. to matters and then live with these experiences; however, Washington, D.C. this year because my involvement to balance the world, are benefit others - sharing the money not spent on what we integrity to do it. what I’ve learned is that I with the teens of our Dio- with all the things previ- you willing to make small have given up to those who go without all year long - we Within the past year or so, don’t know how to say no! cese for the March for Life. ously mentioned bring me changes that can bring such give to the food pantry, the Red Cross, Catholic Missions, I unfortunately have been Because of my commit- My academic schedule joy, fulfillment and happi- big results? the needy family member, the stranger! driven by these urgent ment and passion for my and work responsibilities ness. They inspire me to What are your big rocks, Scouting Sunday was held for the Girl Scouts of Sacred Heart in Chazy and St. Joseph’s in West Chazy on March 1, The scouts partici- job, those I work with, and have complicated my ability take action and they are We give our time, talents and love to those in need…"and pating were, front, Samantha Gonyo-LaFountain and Kaydence Rovers; middle, Julia West and Sydney Hampston; and back agendas and I’ve somewhat and how will you place failed to recognize, organize my community, I consis- to get away, and to only helping me to truly make a in giving we receive!" Kayleigh Bell, Maura Trombley, Sarah Genier, Father Roger McGuinness, pastor; Emma Garceau, and Alex Mesick. them into your bowl of life? 8 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 9 APRIL 2, 2014 APRIL 2, 2014 A LENTEN REFLECTION Scholarship in memory of YOUNG CATHOLIC VOICE Fr. Butler will help youth Balancing the World

difference, yet I recognize attend Camp Guggenheim By Tracy Leonard the need to slow down, to Contributing Writer re-prioritize, and to realize WATERTOWN - The Northern New Individuals interested in that some of my current York Community Foundation applying for the Camp The challenges and com- commitments are short- announces the creation of a Guggenheim scholarship can plexity we face in our per- term activities that require new scholarship fund for download the application sonal lives and focus for a certain duration children ages 12-18 years of from the camp’s website, relationships, in our fami- of my time (i.e. my Master’s age who are parishioners of www.rcdony.org/guggy/cam lies, in our professional program). I have also come either St. Patrick’s or St. An- p, pick one up at St. Patrick’s, lives, and in our organiza- to the realization that I need thony’s Catholic churches. or contact Deacon Kevin T. tions are of a different order to carve out some time to The Reverend Peter N. But- Mastellon at St. Patrick’s Pas- of magnitude. think and pray in order that ler Guggenheim Summer toral Center 782-6086 or I may better understand and Camp Scholarship Fund will [email protected]. Instead of becoming a slave execute my vision and mis- help sponsor a young per- Completed applications sion. son(s) attending Camp should be returned to Dea- to the demands of a Again, the key here is to Guggenheim for one week con Mastellon at the Pastoral keep focused on my highest during the 2014 summer. Center or mailed to St. fast-paced society, we need priorities, or as Stephen Camp Guggenheim, lo- Patrick’s Church, 123 S. to take time to think about Covey would say, “I need to cated in Saranac Lake, offers Massey Street, Watertown, put the big rocks first.” If I campers week-long sessions New York. All applications what matters most to us first fill my bowl with peb- including adventures in Fr. Peter Butler must be return by May 11. and then use this criteria to bles, and then try to put in faith, fun and outdoor activ- ing with young people and Recipients will be announced my big rocks, there will be ities. The camp is in session especially enjoyed the in early June. creatively decide how to or- no room left. for six weeks beginning June St. Patrick’s will hold a din- Guggenheim Summer Camp ganize our lives to be in Tracy Leonard is shown with her parents, Charlie and Diane Leonard of Watertown, two of the main priorities of her life. By determining what is 29. which he co-founded with ner dance on May 3 at 6:00 most important in my life The Guggenheim scholar- Father LaBaff. Peter had a p.m. at Savory, Carriage harmony with our priorities and execute my life around tently say yes; however, in make things worse, I rarely and then making decisions ship has been established by warm and friendly demeanor House. Proceeds from the my most important priori- the midst of serving my spend enough quite time in based on those very impor- Joseph M. Butler, Watertown, and a great sense of humor. dinner will be donated to the One of the greatest chal- ties. Professionally, I have community and organiza- prayer or reflection because tant criteria, my big rocks New York in memory of both He was well respected by Guggenheim scholarship. lenges faced by most peo- been blessed with many tion, as well as going back I’m too busy thinking about will fit! I, just like you, have his brother, Reverend Peter everyone especially young Tickets are $25 per person ple, regardless of their role, wonderful opportunities. to school, I’ve sadly realized the countless things on my the power to make such N. Butler, and his late wife people who recognized his and are available at the Pas- is finding life balance. Peo- Coupled with my role as a that I’ve neglected to nour- “To Do” list. choices and truly become From St.Agnes Church in Lake Placid Nancy F. Butler. desire to assist those in toral Center. Entertainment ple tend to focus so much Program Manager, and most ish my role as daughter, sis- The question of where the creative force in my own “Father Peter loved work- need,” Mr. Butler said. by Ferguson and Rogers. on work and other pressing recently a Rural Health Net- ter, aunt, and friend. I’ve and how do I find the bal- life. According to Covey, activities that the relation- work Director, I serve on occasionally missed family ance I need and desire re- “with a burning “yes” around Maple sap ships and activities they re- many advisory boards and gathers, dinners, soccer sounds in my mind. your highest priorities, you ally treasure the most end committees. I also volunteer games or dance recitals be- Often times I’m told can easily say “no” to things A CELEBRATION OF SCOUTING SUNDAY up getting pushed aside. my time working with the cause I’m working late or “Tracy, you’re always so that are urgent, but not im- buckets and Lent They end up becoming ad- IHC Mystery Players and busy writing a paper for busy.” or “You look so tired.” portant. As a result you can dicted to urgency. with various community-re- school. At times, I’ve even or “We didn’t ask you to join offer a smiling, cheerful, Instead of becoming a lated projects. In addition, neglected to maintain or en- us because we knew you’d guilt-free “no!””. By Fr. John Yonkovig slave to the demands of a since the fall, I have been hance my health, and unfor- be working.” The people Ultimately, through self- Pastor, St. Agnes Church, Lake Placid fast-paced society, we need pursuing my Master’s De- tunately, I’ve tended to who matter most to me reflection, we can shape to take time to think about gree, with an anticipated abandon the things in life have sadly asked to be pen- who we are and what we do Mother Nature can teach us much about God! what matters most to us graduation date of May that have grounded me spir- ciled into my schedule so with our time and talents to The barren maple tree this time of year speaks of the (our vision, our passion), 2015. Life sure has been ex- itually. they can see or spend time influence our organization, need to hibernate. It is good to be still, to pray, to find si- and then use this criteria to citing and busy! In order to attend classes with me. our community, our family lence. Jesus goes off to quiet places to pray…we need to creatively decide how to or- Certainly, all of the above in the evenings or on Satur- Terribly saddened by the and society. We need to live do the same! ganize our lives to be in har- have presented phenomenal days, and to keep up with feelings evoked from such these principles at school, Warmer temperatures and sun begin to awaken the sap. mony with our priorities opportunities to grow, learn the academic coursework, I comments, I’ve been reflect- home and work. When we allow the warmth of God's love to embrace and and to create the life bal- and give-back. I’ve accepted gave up the time I was ing a lot lately on how to If anything is to be penetrate our hearts in prayer there is a stirring within us… ance we desire. This can those roles and am giving it spending with the Women best bring focus to my life. learned, it is the amazing signs of New Life! take some incredible disci- my best. They have tapped of Grace in my community. I I’ve come to the conclusion idea of how impactful small "Giving up for Lent!" pline, but it is possible. It’s into me physically, men- cut back on writing for the that I simply need to decide adjustments in one’s life can The maple tree gives us sweet sap for syrup and candy amazing what can be done tally, socially, and spiritu- North Country Catholic, and what matters most to me… have such huge conse- and cream! Our "giving up" is meant to bring sweetness when we focus our hearts ally. I have grown and I’ve for the first time in about my highest values. quences or rewards. The into our world! and minds upon what truly seen others grow through ten years, I didn’t travel to This has been a challenge question is- as you attempt We give up candy, alcohol, snacks between meals etc. to matters and then live with these experiences; however, Washington, D.C. this year because my involvement to balance the world, are benefit others - sharing the money not spent on what we integrity to do it. what I’ve learned is that I with the teens of our Dio- with all the things previ- you willing to make small have given up to those who go without all year long - we Within the past year or so, don’t know how to say no! cese for the March for Life. ously mentioned bring me changes that can bring such give to the food pantry, the Red Cross, Catholic Missions, I unfortunately have been Because of my commit- My academic schedule joy, fulfillment and happi- big results? the needy family member, the stranger! driven by these urgent ment and passion for my and work responsibilities ness. They inspire me to What are your big rocks, Scouting Sunday was held for the Girl Scouts of Sacred Heart in Chazy and St. Joseph’s in West Chazy on March 1, The scouts partici- job, those I work with, and have complicated my ability take action and they are We give our time, talents and love to those in need…"and pating were, front, Samantha Gonyo-LaFountain and Kaydence Rovers; middle, Julia West and Sydney Hampston; and back agendas and I’ve somewhat and how will you place failed to recognize, organize my community, I consis- to get away, and to only helping me to truly make a in giving we receive!" Kayleigh Bell, Maura Trombley, Sarah Genier, Father Roger McGuinness, pastor; Emma Garceau, and Alex Mesick. them into your bowl of life? 10 World/nation NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 7 APRIL 2, 2014 APRIL 2, 2014 Pope and Obama discuss religious freedom, life issues, immigration NYS Catholics gather for The pope and the president lobby day in Albany

the first medallion. "But this other one is from call and a moral obligation” Since it was the Feast of St. Jorge Bergoglio. When I saw it, I said: "I'll give to By Francis X. Rocca By Colleen Miner said Gallagher. Joseph, Cardinal Dolan Obama, it's the angel of peace." Catholic News Service Staff writer Noting that it’s not always spoke about the fact that St. The president's gift to the pope was a selection easy, two skits demonstrated Joseph had many of the of fruit and vegetable seeds from the White House VATICAN CITY (CNS) - In their first encounter, Pope Fran- ALBANY – Bishop Terry R. how to approach “Senator E. same values as us. cis received U.S. President Barack Obama at the garden, in a box made from reclaimed wood used LaValley led a contingent Vasive” and “Senator D. Sep- “He was a faithful Jew, who Vatican March 27 for a discussion that touched on to build Baltimore's Basilica of the National Shrine from the Diocese of Ogdens- tive.” freely exercised his religion. several areas of tension between the Catholic of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the burg, joining more than Gallagher spoke of the im- He was a faithful husband Church and the White House, including religious first Catholic cathedral in the United States. 1,000 individuals from all portance of voting and be- and father and believed that freedom and medical ethics. "If you have a chance to come to the White the Catholic dioceses of New coming educated on the marriage and family were sa- During an unusually long 50-minute meeting, House, we can show you our garden as well," York State in Albany for the issues. Quoting from scrip- cred just as we believe in the the two leaders discussed "questions of particular Obama said. annual Catholics at the Capi- ture, she said, “For just as the protection of marriage. He relevance for the church in (the U.S.), such as the "Of course," the pope replied. tol March 19. body without the spirit is embraced a woman in trou- exercise of the rights to religious freedom, life and Organizers of the September 2015 World Meet- dead, so also faith without ble, pregnant, out of wedlock ing of Families have voiced hopes that Pope Fran- conscientious objection as well as the issue of im- Bishop LaValley leads works is dead.” (James 2:26) and we do the same, helping migration reform," the Vatican said in statement. cis will attend that event, which could be the She shared a photo of the the vulnerable and at risk. occasion for a state visit to the U.S. delegation from the Jesus Action Figure on her “St. Joseph had a burning "I invited and urged him to come to the United desk and urged “Do some- desire to protect the baby in Areas of tension States, telling him that people would be overjoyed The mentions of religious freedom and consci- Diocese of Ogdensburg thing with your faith - put it the womb just as we bring to see him," Obama said later. into action...Join the Catholic our respect life concerns to entious objection presumably referred to the con- The event is sponsored by Action Network at the capitol. The holy family traception mandate in the new health care law, the New York State Catholic www.nyscatholic.org and was homeless, without shel- which has become a major source of conflict be- First minutes of the visit Conference, whose members The president's motorcade entered the Vatican “like” the NYS Catholic Con- ter. We are sensitive to those tween the administration and the church. coordinate the day. a few minutes after 10 a.m., under cloudy skies ference on Facebook.” without a home, with no one According to the Vatican statement, Pope Francis The annual public policy with temperatures in the low 50s. Archbishop to take them in. The holy and Obama also had an "exchange of views on day allows Catholics to advo- Georg Ganswein, prefect of the papal household, family were immigrants, some current international themes, and it was cate for important legislative Afternoon events greeted him in the San Damaso Courtyard of the refugees who left their hoped that in areas of conflict, there would be re- issues at the State Capitol of- The afternoon session Apostolic Palace, then led him upstairs to the homeland to flee to Egypt for spect for humanitarian and international law and fices. Each year there are five began with lunch, followed pope's private library, followed by Obama's en- safety. He was a worker, a a negotiated solution between the parties in- issues selected by the NYS by a prayer rally hosted by tourage, which included U.S. Secretary of State carpenter, just as we under- volved." Catholic Conference. This the Knights of Columbus in John Kerry; Susan Rice, the national security ad- stand the needs of those In September, Pope Francis launched a high-pro- CNS PHOTO/STEFANO SPAZIANI, POOL year’s issues were: the convention hall. viser, and Ambassador Ken Hackett, the U.S. envoy without work and the rights file campaign against Obama's proposal for mili- • Pro-Woman, Pro-Life After praying the rosary, U.S. President Barack Obama accepts a gift from Pope Francis during to the Holy See. of business people. tary strikes to punish the government of President (Support pregnant women the Knights led a procession a private audience at the Vatican March 27. The pope gave the presi- The pope greeted the president outside his li- Cardinal Dolan said that a Bashar Assad for its presumed use of chemical and oppose abortion expan- to the Cathedral of the Im- dent a copy of his apostolic exhortation, "Evangelii Gaudium" ("The brary a few minutes before the appointed time of year ago, he was at the Pope’s weapons. The pope wrote to Russian President sion) maculate Conception, where Joy of the Gospel"). 10:30. installation and remembers Vladimir Putin, host of a G-20 summit, decrying •Preserving Catholic Cardinal Timothy Dolan, science and religious freedom was (sic) observed "Wonderful meeting you, I'm a great admirer," his homily when the Holy Fa- the "futile pursuit of a military solution," and a few Schools (Supporting an Edu- Archbishop of New York was in the context of applying the law." Obama told the pope as they shook hands. ther said to be tender with days later led a prayer vigil for peace in Syria that cation Investment Tax the main celebrant of the "I pledged to continue to dialogue with the U.S. Inside the library, the two leaders sat down on one another. “And we must drew some 100,000 people to St. Peter's Square. Credit) 1:30 Mass. conference of bishops to make sure we can strike either side of the pope's desk, each with an inter- remember that - to be tender • Funding for Vulnerable Cardinal Dolan thanked the right balance" on the issue, Obama said. preter beside him. Through his interpreter, Msgr. with one another,” he said. New Yorkers (Programs that the elected officials in atten- Points of harmony Mark Miles, the pope, who spoke in Spanish, could The Vatican did highlight two points of harmony serve the mentally ill, devel- dance and noted that it is a be heard telling the president: "I'd like you to feel with Obama in the discussions: immigration re- Exchange of gifts opmentally disabled and noble vocation. really at home here." form, on which the administration's position is At the end of their talk, Pope Francis gave chemically addicted.) He began his homily re- closer to that of U.S. bishops than that of the Re- Obama a bound edition of his apostolic exhorta- • Humane Treatment for minding of the one year an- publican opposition; and a "common commitment tion "Evangelii Gaudium" ("The Joy of the Gospel"), Asking for prayers Incarcerated Individuals (the niversary of Pope Francis’ to the eradication of trafficking in human persons published last November. The gift prompted the During an extended handshake at the end of the elderly, infirm or mentally ill) installation and sharing that in the world." president to respond: "You know, I actually will meeting, Obama told the pope: "My family has to • Justice for Farmworkers on April 10, a new Bishop of Later in the day, at a joint news conference with probably read this in the Oval Office when I am be with me on this journey. They've been very (Support Fair Labor Practices Albany will be installed Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, Obama said deeply frustrated, and I am sure it will give me strong. Pray for them. I would appreciate it." Act) (Msgr. Edward Bernard Shar- he had spent the "largest bulk of the time" with the strength and will calm me." After his meeting with the pope, Obama met The day began with a pres- fenberger) and thanked pope discussing "issues of the poor, the marginal- "I hope," the pope replied with a laugh. with Cardinal Parolin for more than half an hour. entation by Kathleen Gal- Bishop Hubbard for his years ized, those without opportunity and growing in- In a December speech, Obama quoted a passage Kerry, Rice and Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, lagher, Director of Pro-Life of service. equality" and the "challenges of conflict and how from the exhortation in which the pope lamented: the Vatican's foreign minister, also participated in Activities for the conference. elusive peace is around the world," particularly in "How can it be that it is not a news item when an that meeting. In the keynote “Faithful Cit- the Middle East. elderly homeless person dies of exposure, but it is The Obama administration requires that nearly izenship and the ‘Power of news when the stock market loses two points?" all health insurance plans, including those offered One.’” Gallagher spoke about Pope Francis also presented Obama with a pair by most Catholic universities and agencies, cover the United States Conference Contraception mandate of bronze medallions, one commemorating the sterilizations, contraceptives and some abortion- Obama said Pope Francis "did not touch in de- of Catholic Bishop’s Forming 17th-century construction of the colonnades inducing drugs, all of which are forbidden by the tail" on the contraception mandate, but that in the Consciences for Faithful Cit- around St. Peter's Square; another portraying an church's moral teaching. The U.S. bishops have president's subsequent meeting with Cardinal izenship document. angel that brings together the world's North and strenuously opposed the contraception mandate Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, "we dis- “Participation in politics is South in "solidarity and peace founded on justice." and have rejected existing exemptions as inade- cussed briefly the issue of making sure that con- a response to our baptismal "This gift is from the pope," Pope Francis said of quate. 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 11 APRIL 2, 2014 APRIL 2, 2014 Bishop’s Schedule Plattsburgh 40 Days for Rest in Peace April 2 – 10 a.m., Mass at Samaritan Boston cardinal, abuse Keep Home in Watertown This week marks the anniversary CATHOLIC 7 p.m., Retreat Mass at St. An- of the deaths of the following Life reaches midpoint thony's Church in Watertown clergymen men who have served survivor among members in the Diocese of Ogdensburg April 3 – 7 p.m., Retreat Mass at Our Rally set for April 3 encourages strong finish Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in April 2 – Pope John Paul II, 2005 WORLD of Vatican commission April 3 – Msgr. Philias Garand, 1942 PLATTSBURGH – “It’s 20 days com- peaceful vigil at abortion fa- “For the remainder of the Watertown pleted, 20 days to go of our cilities, and grassroots edu- 40 days of prayer and fasting April 4 – Rev. Ronald Brabant, 1963; she was a patient. Collins addressed represen- Addressing a major confer- tatives of bishops' confer- 40 Days for Life campaign of cational outreach. The and community outreach, we April 4 – 10:50 a.m., Mass at St. Rev. Francis J. Beyette, 1984 AT A GLANCE By Cindy Wooden prayer, fasting, vigil and out- 40-day time frame is drawn intend to gather for continu- April 5 – Rev. Florence McCarthy, Catholic News Service ence in Rome in 2012 on the ences and religious orders Joseph’s Home in Ogdensburg protection of children, she from around the world. reach,” said Nancy Belzile, from examples throughout ous prayer in the public 1901; Rev. Amedee Lacasse, M.S.C., -- Cardinal Sean said being abused led to de- Father Zollner, a German who is coordinating the ef- Biblical history. right-of-way outside Planned 1941; Msgr. Francis P. Devan, 1992 Mandate cases prompt rallies outside court as oral arguments begin VATICAN CITY (CNS) fort in Plattsburgh. Plattsburgh is one of 251 Parenthood of the North April 6 – 9 a.m., Mass at Clinton Cor- WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The snowy, wet concrete and throng of reporters didn't P. O'Malley of Boston, four pression, despair and deep psychologist and psy- April 6 – Rev. Joseph E. Berard, 1942; loss of trust in the Catholic chotherapist, chaired the “It’s time to gather mem- communities conducting si- Country at 66 Brinkerhoff rectional Facility in Dannemora stop Father Frank Pavone and the Rev. Patrick Mahoney from kneeling down women - including a survivor Msgr. Arthur M. Gilbert, 1965 of clerical sex abuse - two Je- Church. committee that organized bers of the community at the multaneous 40 Days for Life Street. We look forward to 10:30 a.m., Mass at Clinton Correc- and praying in front of the Supreme Court the morning of March 25. "We will causeway in front of Planned campaigns from March 5 to the challenge of bringing 40 April 7 – Rev. Fabien Barnabe, 1883; suit priests and an Italian the conference at the Pontif- tional Facility in Dannemora not compromise our faith," Father Pavone prayed over the roaring crowds. "We Parenthood of the North April 13. Days for Life to an energetic Rev. Benjamin Grom, M.S.C., 1893; lawyer are the first eight Pope names eight to ical Gregorian University and 1:00 p.m., Mass at Altona Correc- will not allow the government, Oh Lord, to dissect and define the beliefs of our is chairman of the steering Country April 3 at 1 p.m. to “We want to thank all the conclusion,” said Belzile. Rev. Francois Cing-mars, 1902; Rev. members of the new Pontifi- share stories and encourage people who’ve made great For information about 40 tional Facility in Altona religion. ... We will decide what moral code we will live, and we will live it freely cal Commission for the Pro- Pontifical Commission for committee of the Center for James E. Duffy, 1934 one another to finish strong personal sacrifice to make 40 Days for Life in Plattsburgh, here on this soil in the United States of America." The snow began around 8 tection of Minors. the Protection of Minors Child Protection that devel- as we pray for an end to Days to Life happen,” said visit: April 7 – 9:45 a.m., Episcopal Council April 8 – Rev. Patrick Carr, O.S.A., 1901 a.m., but it had little effect on the hundreds who rallied outside the Supreme Pope Francis established oped out of the conference. Father Yanez, director of the abortion in our community,” Belzile. “We also know that http://40daysforlife.com/ Court in response to the justices hearing oral arguments in the Sebelius v. the commission in Decem- "Those fingers that would Meeting at the Bishop's Residence in moral theology department she said. we still have a long way to go plattsburgh ber; announcing the first abuse my body the night be- Ogdensburg Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp. v. Sebelius at the Gregorian, was a mem- 40 Days for Life is a peace- in our collective effort to members March 22, the Vati- fore, were the same fingers Environmental Stewardship cases. The two key rallies stood on opposing sides. The crowd advocating for ber of the conference's theo- ful, non-denominational ini- demonstrate the harm abor- can said they would help de- that would give me holy free choice in contraceptive use was nearly triple in size to its opponents and logical board. tiative that focuses on 40 tion has done – and contin- Announcement April 8 – 12 p.m., Staff Lenten Day of fine the tasks and Communion the following featured more than 25 speeches. Right beside them, the religious freedom rally Meeting reporters in 2013 days of prayer and fasting, ues to do – to Plattsburgh.” Prayer at Wadhams Hall Lenten Fasting …..an aid to fos- competencies of the com- day," she said. The response submitted by Bishop to discuss follow-up to the tering compassion. also hosted speakers as well as a prayer vigil. Signs among religious freedom mission and help identify In 1997, the priest that had conference, Father Zollner LaValley to the questionnaire from the “Fasting is an aid to open our eyes to supporters read, "Religious Freedom: Everyone's Business." Many of the oppos- other potential members. abused her - and other young said: "Unfortunately, the mat- Synod on Pastoral Challenges to the Protecting God’s Children ing signs said, "Not my boss's business." The debate is over the Affordable Care Cardinal O'Malley is also girls over a period of three the situation in which so many of our ter will be with us for a long Family in the Context of Evangeliza- Act of 2010 and its mandate that employers provide its workers health care one of eight members of the decades --was finally brought brothers and sisters live…By freely time. The church is working The Diocese of Ogdensburg has Council of Cardinals advising to justice. She founded an or- tion is on the diocesan website, embracing an act of self-denial for that covers contraceptives, sterilization and some abortion-inducing drugs. The much more than people scheduled sessions for Protecting Pope Francis on the reform ganization to help victims of www.rcdony.org/family/answers.pdf owners of Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties sued over the man- know, but is also the object the sake of another, we make a state- of the Roman Curia and gov- sexual abuse, worked with God's Children for Adults. date, claiming they should be allowed a religious rights-based exemption from of criticism because of its er- ment that our sister or brother in ernance of the church. the Archdiocese of Dublin to Pre-registration online is required in having to provide the contraceptive coverage. rors, its failures and the sins When the child protection set up its child protection of- order to participate. Participants need is not a stranger.” of the past. To Report Abuse commission was announced, fice and helped draft the Pope Benedict. “This is why it is extremely may preregister at www.virtus.org World meeting will engage all of society to help strengthen families Cardinal O'Malley told re- child protection policies of • Consider fasting from fast food and important to continue the If you have a complaint of suspected by selecting the registration button VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia next year porters it would take a pas- the Catholic Church in Ire- work of prevention with misconduct involving diocesan and following the directions. highly processed food for a week. will be open to families and people of different faiths, including no faith at all, toral approach to helping land. every available means," he clergy, religious, employees or volun- All employees and volunteers who Choose food that is produced more victims and preventing Jesuit Father Federico Lom- to engage the wider society in dialogue and to serve and strengthen all fami- said. sustainably without pesticides, and abuse, given that much of bardi, Vatican spokesman, teers, contact Victims Assistance Co- participate in church sponsored ac- lies, organizers said. The gathering Sept. 22-27, 2015, "is meant to be a gift not In addition to Collins, the the Vatican's attention thus said the commission would ordinator, Terrianne Yanulavich, Adult tivities with minor are required to harmful additive…for the health of just for Catholics in Philadelphia, but for every person of good will in the Com- other women on the com- far had been on implement- take "a multi-pronged ap- participate in this training. the earth and for health of your monwealth of Pennsylvania, the surrounding regions and the wider world," mission are: Hanna Su- & Youth Counseling Services of ing policies and legal proce- proach to promoting youth Further information is available chocka, a former professor Northern New York, PO Box 2446, body. The cost could be part of “alms- said Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia. Meetings that bring together dures for investigating protection, including: educa- of law, who served as prime Plattsburgh, NY, 12901; e-mail: ayc- from Atonement Sister Ellen Don- giving” for the week. thousands of people from many different parts of the world with different ex- allegations of abuse and tion regarding the exploita- minister of Poland, 1992-93, ahue, 315-393- 2920, ext. 1440. • Consider fasting from a few min- periences are a source of "tremendous joy" and grace and "have the power to punishing guilty priests. tion of children; discipline of [email protected]; Phone: 518-569- and Polish ambassador to Upcoming programs: transform, in deeply positive ways, the whole public community," the arch- The cardinal said the com- offenders; civil and canonical 0612; Fax: 518-425-0401 utes of your favorite activity in order the Vatican, 2001-13; Cather- April 10 - 6 p.m., Holy Family School, bishop said at a Vatican news conference March 25. Archbishop Chaput visited mission would look at pro- duties and responsibilities; or Father James Seymour, the Epis- to check out and support a just food ine Bonnet, a French child grams to educate pastoral and the development of best Malone system that provides adequate food the Vatican with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett and Philadelphia Mayor psychiatrist specializing in copal Vicar for Clergy at 315-393- workers in signs of abuse, practices as they have April 11 - 1p.m., Augustinian Acad- Michael Nutter as part of a delegation of government, religious and community helping victims of incest; 2920 , ext. 1340 for everyone one. Learn more at identify means of psycholog- emerged in society at large." emy, Carthage leaders meeting with Vatican officials to plan the 2015 international family and Baroness Sheila Hollins, “Bread for the World, www.bread.org ical testing and other ways of "In this way, and with the a mental health specialist gathering. They also expected to have an audience with Pope Francis during screening candidates for the help of God, this commission • • Begin to think about how you who has focused her re- their March 24-26 visit. priesthood, and make rec- will contribute to the Holy might participate in food production search on people with learn- ommendations regarding Father's mission of uphold- this summer…connect with the ing disabilities. church officials' "cooperation ing the sacred responsibility The eighth member of the Earth and grow some of your own with the civil authorities, the of ensuring the safety of commission is Claudio Pa- food, if only on your porch or win- reporting of crimes." young people," Father Lom- pale, an Italian who holds de- dow sill. You will appreciate your The first eight members of bardi said. grees in both civil and canon the commission include Jesuit Fathers Hans Zollner food, having known it all its life. law and works in disciplinary Marie Collins, who was born and Humberto Yanez, who And/or begin to establish a relation- section of the Congregation in Dublin. At the age of 13, also were appointed to the for the Doctrine of the Faith. ship with a local farmer to supply she was sexually abused by a commission, were instru- The office is responsible for you with fresh foods for the coming Catholic priest who was a mental in organizing the investigating allegations summer. chaplain at a hospital where 2012 conference where against priests. 12 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 5 APRIL 2, 2014 APRIL 2, 2014 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS LIVING STATIONS Listening for Jesus’ call to come into new life

We’re on the last lap of raised Jesus from dead, the glimpse of the tender heart need to strain our ears and our Lenten journey…just a one who raised Christ from of God! Then Jesus tells APRIL 6 our hearts to hear Jesus call- couple of weeks left. the dead will give life to them to roll the stone back. ing us to come into a new And, as the your mortal bodies They try to stop him, warn- Fifth Sunday of Lent life. How amazing and lov- drama intensifies in also…” ing him of the stench. But READINGS ing and compassionate is the tension be- And in the Gospel, Jesus persists. our God in the person of tween Jesus and Jesus anticipates his And the Spirit of God en- Ezekiel 37:12-14 Jesus! He wept over the Pharisees, so, own resurrection ters into the body of Romans 8:8-11 Lazarus, wept over too, our personal and does a favor for Lazarus, and he comes out John 11:1-45 Jerusalem, weeps over those struggle to over- his intimate friend, alive. When the Spirit en- killed through terrorism and come the weak Lazarus. ters, death departs, for war, through famine and spots in our spiri- It’s such a startling death cannot prevail over betray Goodness, and de- disease, through murders tual armor should story - Jesus arrives Life. It looks so easy, this mand an end to innocence, and rapes –weeps when we also “heat up”. in Bethany knowing miracle of Jesus, but the and a cross on which to fail to forgive one another. There’s so little Monsignor that his dear friend people are astounded. No hang the Compassionate In these days of continued time remaining be- Paul E. Lazarus has died. one has ever come back One. wars, terrorism, and ethnic fore our well-de- Whitmore Martha rebukes him: from the dead before. Many As we go forward on our hatreds, may we reflect on served Easter joy! “Lord, if you been believe that day that Jesus journey to Calvary, we the truth that Jesus had to Today’s readings here, my brother is the promised Messiah. should not fear the power of give His own life that we are all about resurrection. would never have died!” Yet, in a few short days, evil that so clearly fuels the might be assured of life. NCC FILE PHOTO In the first reading, God Is she reproaching Jesus, how skillfully the propaga- plotting of the Pharisees May we appreciate more Bishop Terry R. LaValley accepts offertory gifts from Tom and Claudia Sanders of St. Joseph's Church during a 2011 gathering of promises through Ezekiel: or merely expressing her tors of deceit will convince All evil in this world will each day that we are privi- parish respect life coordinators. The Sanders will be honored for their exceptional service to the diocese as Bishop LaValley presents “Oh, my people, I will open faith in Him? And what the people that it must have have a short life. We need leged to share with Him his them with the Bishop Edgar P. Wadhams Award for Distinguished Service May 11 during a Mass at St. Joseph’s. The Living Stations of the Cross will be presented by junior high students from St. your raves and have you does he do? He bursts into all been in their imagina- fear only our own weakness continual work of bringing Mary's School April 8 at 7:30 PM at St. Mary's Church in Ticonderoga. All are welcome rise from them…” tears, his heart torn with tions! and vulnerability, our own the world from darkness to to this prayerful depiction of Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection. In the second reading, St. sorrow. What! God is cry- And, through innuendo false selves. light, from hatred to for- W. Chazy couple to be honored Paul says to the Romans, “If ing! and suggestion, the crowd From the deadness of our giveness, and from death to In bestowing the Award on the Spirit of the one who ow grateful we are for this will prepare themselves to sinfulness and fears, we life. Bishop Terry R. LaValley at St. Joseph’s Church, West will bestow the Bishop Edgar Thomas and Claudia Chazy, it is my honor and P. Wadhams Award for Distin- Sanders, Bishop LaValley pleasure to present the guished Service on Thomas noted both the quality and Bishop Edgar P. Wadhams THE HOLY LONGING and Claudia Sanders during the length of their service to Award for distinguished Mass at St. Joseph’s Church the Church. Bishop LaValley service, to Thomas and Clau- in West Chazy May 11. stated, “Thomas and Claudia dia Sanders. Groaning beyond words, a deeper way of praying The Bishop Wadhams’ Sanders have given service Thomas and Claudia had sat empty and aban- Its powerful life force was ing, our broken dreams, our God's name in anger are, in Award was instituted by to our local church for over Sanders, with love and zeal By Father Ron Rolheiser, OMI doned for a number of still blindly pushing out- tears, in the daydreams we different ways, in radically Bishop Paul Loverde, the four decades, serving as Pre have graciously and gener- NCC columnist years. The surface of the ward and upward, cement escape into, and even in our different ways of groaning, eleventh Bishop of Ogdens- Cana Directors for over 36 ously served our Diocese and driveway was cracked and a blockage notwithstanding. sexual desire, the Spirit of both praying. burg, in 1996, to recognize years, hosting international the people of the North exceptional service to the students at Seton Catholic, Country in many ways, in- When we no longer know bamboo plant, now several Life, all life, has powerful God prays through us, as There are many lessons to Diocese of Ogdensburg by promoting marriage and cluding hosting and direct- how to pray, the Spirit, in feet high, had grown up inner pressures and is not does our soul, our life-prin- be drawn from this. people of the North Country. family life of Clinton County ing Pre-Cana Conferences for groans too deep for words, through the pavement. easily thwarted. It pushes ciple. First, from this we can Recipients of the Award in- and serving their parish as the Diocesan Family Life Of- prays through us. relentlessly and blindly to- Like the life forces innate learn to forgive life a little clude Father Richard Siepka catechists, lectors, and Eu- fice for thirty-six years, host- Saint Paul wrote those wards its own ends, irre- in that bamboo plant, pow- more for its frustrations and When we no longer know (former rector of Wadhams charistic Ministers. That is ing international students for words and they contain spective of resistance. erful forces are blindly we can learn to give our- Hall Seminary), Msgr. quite a record of service!” Seton Catholic High School, both a stunning revelation how to pray, the Spirit, in Sometimes resistance does working inside us too, push- selves permission to be Lawrence M. Deno (former Father J. Roger McGuin- promoting marriage and and a wonderful consola- kill it. There are, as the say- ing us outward and upward more patient with life and Superintendent of Catholic ness, pastor of St. Joseph family life throughout Clin- tion, namely, there is deep groans too deep for words, ing goes, storms we cannot to eventually throw off with ourselves. Who of us Schools), Mary Lou Kilian Parish in West Chazy, nomi- ton County, supporting prayer happening inside us weather. But we do weather whatever cement lies on top does not lament that the prays through us. (editor of the North Country nated the Sanders for the Catholic education, Christian beyond our conscious most of what life throws at of us. pressures and frustrations Catholic), Msgr. Robert Award. Formation of our youth, and awareness and independent us and our deep life-princi- This is true, of course, of life keep us from fully en- Giroux (former Vicar Gen- In his nomination, he their home parish as lectors of our deliberate efforts. My friend cut down the ple remains strong and ro- also of our joys. The Spirit joying life's pleasures, from eral), Dr. Gerald Irwin (former wrote of Claudia’s volunteer and Eucharistic ministers. What is this unconscious bamboo tree, chopped bust, even as on the surface also prays through our grat- smelling the flowers, from professor at Wadhams Hall work in Seton Catholic High In recognition of their out- prayer? It is our deep innate down several feet into its the frustrations we have ex- itude, both when we express being more present to fam- and Peritus for the Diocesan School cafeteria and her standing service to the Dio- desire, relentlessly on fire, roots to try to destroy them, perienced and the dreams in consciously it and even ily, from celebrating with Tribunal), Grey Nun Sister work in the parish Altar cese of Ogdensburg and the forever somewhat frus- poured a chemical poison us that have been shamed when we only sense it un- friends, from peaceful soli- Kathryn Healy (chaplain, St. Rosary Society, in addition to Church, this award is be- trated, making itself felt into the root system in slowly muzzle us into a consciously. tude, and from deeper Lawrence Psychiatric Center), the other service mentioned stowed as a sign of our grat- through the groaning of our hopes of killing whatever mute despair so that our Our deepest prayers are prayer? Dr. A. B. DeGrandpre (former above. itude and respect. In witness bodies and souls, silently was left, packed some prayer-lives begin to ex- mostly not those we express So we are forever making Knight of the Holy Sepulcher, The Bishop Wadhams’ whereof, I have signed this begging the very energies of gravel over the spot, and press less and less of what in our churches and private resolutions to slow down, to friend and benefactor of St. Award to be presented to Mr. award and placed upon it the the universe, not least God paved over the top with a we are actually feeling. oratories. Our deepest find a quiet space inside our John’s Academy, Mount As- and Mrs. Sanders reads as seal of the Diocese of Og- Himself, to let it come to thick layer of concrete. But But it is through that very prayers are spoken in our pressured lives in which to sumption Institute and Seton follows: densburg this 15th day of consummation. the little tree was not so eas- frustration that the Spirit silent gratitude and silent pray. But, after failing over Catholic Central School), and In the presence of your March, 2014. Allow me an analogy: ily thwarted. Two years prays, darkly, silently, in tears. The person praising and over again, we eventu- Clyde A. Lewis, Sr. (Knight of pastor, Father J. Roger Most Reverend Terry R. Some years ago, a friend later, the pavement began to groans too deep for words. God's name ecstatically and ally despair of finding a Malta, formation of Bishop’s McGuinness, your family, LaValley, Bishop of mine bought a house that heave as the bamboo plant In our striving, our yearn- the person bitterly cursing quiet, contemplative space again began to assert itself. Heritage Circle). and your fellow parishioners of Ogdensburg CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 13 APRIL 2, 2014 APRIL 2, 2014 On the North Country Mission of Hope trip #53, February 2014 - second in a series AT THE MOVIES ‘SUESSICAL’ AT IHC DIVERGENT Good news in Nicaragua In post-apocalyptic Winslet), the malleable lass sion of Veronica Roth's Chicago, independent will is is forced to hide her secret novel pushes the bound- eliminated, and each person by leaving the altruistic bloc aries of mayhem to the is assigned, at age 16, to a in which she was raised and limit, placing the film social faction with a specific joining the very different squarely outside the proper By Shan Moore To help Mission of Hope duty. section of the populace re- reach of younger teens. Staff writer Learn more about North Country One shy young woman sponsible for security. Intense violence, includ- (Shailene Woodley), how- As she undergoes rigor- ing scenes of torture. The Sister Carla is back on her Mission of Hope at: ncmis- ever, discovers that she has ous, even vicious martial Catholic News Service clas- feet. sionofhope.org. a rare gift: she is a "Diver- arts training, she falls for sification is A-III -- adults. The Serviam Sister, who • Cost to sponsor a child's educa- gent," capable of adapting her instructor (Theo James), The Motion Picture Associa- works with the poor in tion is $140 a year. That also covers to any group she pleases. and together they uncover a tion of America rating is PG- Granada, Nicaragua, had clothes, shoes and a daily multivit- Since such versatility is nefarious plot that jeopard- 13 -- parents strongly been critically ill in Decem- amin. seen as a threat to the sta- izes her family. cautioned. Some material ber with a serious case of tus quo by the evil adminis- Director Neil Burger's ex- may be inappropriate for dengue, a tropical disease • Feed a child for a year for $75. trator of the system (Kate position-heavy screen ver- children under 13. (CNS) that can prove fatal. • Sponsor an orphan, including She also suffered from four some who have HIV, for $300. tumors, two kinds of para- • Partial scholarships are available. sites and a bacterial infec- • Donations can be made for gen- tion, according to North eral purposes. Country Mission of Hope Ex- Send checks to: ecutive Director Sister Deb- North Country Mission of Hope, bie Blow. The humanitarian-aid or- P.O. Box 2522, Plattsburgh NY ganization, headquartered at 12901. Seton Catholic Central School in Plattsburgh, spread the — he is very much for equal- word about Sister Carla's ity." need for prayers and medical Brenes, who wears his treatment, and a flood of do- blond hair long and jeans nations came in. under a black robe, chooses Among them were contri- PHOTO SUPPLIED to live in a tiny house with butions from Bishop Terry Immaculate Heart Central Jr/Sr High School Will present SEUSSICAL the MUSICAL Jr. Sister Carla, left, a Serviam Sister who works with the poor in Granada, Nicaragua, is shown with Sister Debbie Blow, executive direc- his mother rather than in the LaValley, the Society for the April 4 at 7 p.m. and April 5 at 4 p.m. in the IHC Auditorium. Above are Sarah Monnat as tor of the North Country Mission of Hope. Sister Carla continues to recover from a potentially fatal tropical disease after Sister Debbie ornate bishops residence. He Propagation of the Faith and Jojo the Who and Sarah McIntosh as the Cat in the Hat. Advance tickets are available at spread the word about her need for prayers and donations, bringing on a flood of donations. requires that seminarians the Good Samaritan Fund of Watertown Kinney Drug Stores and at Sherwood Florist by calling IHC at 315-788- live with the poor for 24 days the Diocese of Ogdensburg. praying for each of those with Mission of Hope mem- sion," Sister Debbie said of 4670 or email: [email protected]. Prices are $7 for adults and $5 for Stu- so they better understand Sister Carla, who is in her people by name. bers and requested they visit the appointment. "More sig- dents K-12. Pre-K and under are free and there is a $20 maximum for Same Household their situation. late 20s, had surgery and "And when I told her thou- both Velez Paiz Children's nificant, it's about the joy Families. All students and younger attending in costume as a favorite Seuss or other "He was so cognizant, I CNS PHOTO/SUMMIT treatment for her many ills. sands were praying for her Hospital and a center that and hope it brings to the storybook character will be entered in a drawing for prizes and may participate in a think, of the real problems of Shailene Woodley, Ashley Judd, Tony Goldwyn and Ansel Elgort star in a scene from the movie "Divergent." She was given a water filter around the world, she got provides treatment for those Nicaraguan people. his community," said Char- “Character Parade” between acts. The cast members will also be available for photos that provides clean and safe teary." with leprosy. "The symbolism of this ap- land's husband, Marcel. with audience members after the show. Refreshments will be available during inter- drinking water. Sister Debbie visited Sister "He profusely thanked Mis- pointment is an acknowl- The bishop's outspoken- mission and following the show from members of the IHC Faith Community Service And when Sister Debbie Carla again during MOH's 53 sion of Hope for all that we edgement of the cardinal's ness has not won favor with Program to benefit the school’s Lenten Respect Life Initiative. was in Nicaragua in January mission trip in February. do," MOH Leadership Team service to the poor. For the the Nicaraguan government, Groaning with a small MOH contin- "When I hugged her in Jan- member Yamilette Flores Nicaraguan people, it's an ac- which recently cut off fund- gent, she found the nun uary, it still felt like skin and said from Nicaragua after knowledgement that the ing to the Catholic Church CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 forts to pray formally, both But a deeper thing is hap- much improved. bone," the Plattsburgh that visit. "It was a very world knows (they exist). used for programs for the for prayer in our lives. communally and privately, pening under the surface: "I gave her the extensive woman said. touching, very deep expres- "There was great celebra- poor, Blow said. Although we need to con- we fail to do that, namely, to Our frustration, longing, list of donors who reached The nun had gained some sion of gratitude." tion, dancing in the streets." Brenes has issued a plea to tinue to search for that, we actually lift our hearts and lust, jealousy, and escapist out to help," she said. "She is weight, she said, "and was Since then, MOH has "He profusely thanked Mis- doing much, much better. counted both those health- sion of Hope for all that we the Catholic Diocese of Og- can already live with the minds to God. Why? Be- daydreams, things we are care facilities among those it do," said mission Leadership densburg, which includes consolation that, deep cause what is really in our ashamed to take to prayer, Clinton, Essex and Franklin down, our very frustration hearts and minds, alongside are in fact already lifting our New cardinal celebrated assists. Team member Yamilette Flo- The cardinal has been de- res. "It was a very touching, counties, to consider provid- in not being able to find that our gratitude and more gra- hearts and minds to God in Other good news to Mis- ing financial assistance. quiet space is already a cious thoughts, is not some- more honest ways that we sion of Hope was the recent voted to helping the poor, very deep expression of grat- Sister Debbie said. In fact, he itude." The need in Nicaragua prayer. In the groans of our thing we generally connect ever do consciously. elevation of Nicaragua's seems endless, Murray said. inadequacy the Spirit is al- with prayer at all. --- Archbishop Leopoldo José chose to live with his mother The Plattsburgh group left in her small home rather that meeting deeply moved "You keep peeling back the ready praying through our Our frustrations, bitter- Oblate Father Ron Rol- Brenes Solórzano to that of onion, and there's another bodies and souls in a way ness, jealousies, lusts, heiser, theologian, teacher, cardinal. than the ornate bishop's res- by the archbishop's commit- idence. ment to his people. layer of poverty and distress. deeper than words. curses, sloth, and quiet de- and award-winning author, He was installed in Febru- You just have to focus on the One of the oldest, classi- spair are usually under- is President of the Oblate ary. She visited that home in "It's so refreshing," said January to deliver a cane to volunteer Judy Charland. hope. cal definitions of prayer de- stood to be the very School of Theology in San In February 2009, then- "The good news is there is fines it this way: Prayer is antithesis of prayer, some- Antonio, TX. He can be con- Archbishop Brenes the cardinal's elderly mother. "He's not someone who be- "It’s great joy for the Mis- lieves in the top-down model so much good that we do lifting mind and heart to thing to be overcome in tacted through his website Solorzano asked to meet here." God. Too often in our ef- order to pray. www.ronrolheiser.com. 14 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 APRIL 2, 2014 APRIL 2, 2014

ADIRONDACK PANCAKE BREAKFAST FRANKLIN FOLLOW ME PARISH NURSE TRAINING Treadwell Mills – St. Alexander & St. K OF C PANCAKE BREAKFAST Joseph’s Church will hold a Pancake Lake Placid – Mercy Care of the Adiron- Chateaugay - There will be a Pancake Breakfast. ‘This is a new moment in the life of the Church’ dacks will offer the Foundations Course Breakfast. Date: April 6 for Faith Community Nursing for Parish Date: April 13 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. On Valentine’s Day of last year, the Diocese of year vision and key priorities for ministry that throughout the North Country will engage, in a Nursing. Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ogdensburg set out on a quest for clarity of mis- have been established for every parish in the focused manner, in building up this Church that Place: St. Joseph’s Church Parish Hall Date: April 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 Place: Knights of Columbus Hall sion. Given my desire for close collabo- Diocese of Ogdensburg. we love. Cost: Adults, $6; Children 12 and under, Trainer: Sister Catherine Cummins, Cost: Adults $7, Kids 6-12 $3.50, 5 and ration with others, I established an At the Chrism Mass, at St. Mary’s As this process unfolds, I urge all parishioners $3; under 5, Free RSM, Ed.D., R.N. Under FREE. Envisioning Leadership Team to help me Cathedral, at 11am on Wednesday, April to become actively engaged. Please attend the Features: Open to registered nurses of Menu: Eggs to order, Pancakes, assess our needs and priorities as a dio- 9th, we will formally announce our Mu- Chrism Mass, read my soon-to-be published Pas- all faiths no cost to participants but pre- LENTEN ADORATION cese. tually Shared Vision and Diocesan Priori- toral Letter, learn all you can about this holy en- With this task in mind, this “team,” ties, including six specific Goals that will deavor and resolve to participate in achieving registration is required. The parish nurse Plattsburgh – St. Peter’s Church will offer LATIN MASS weekday adoration during Lent. made up of women and men from address the three priorities that have the goals that have been set. This is a new mo- offers assistance in obtaining commu- Constable - A Tridentine (Latin) Mass is Schedule: Beginning Ash Wednesday throughout the Diocese, met for day-long been established for the next five years. ment in the life of the Church. nity services, helps with understanding celebrated each Friday with Fr. Howard meetings once a month since February Parishioners from every parish in the If it ever existed, the Church of “pray, pay and after the noon daily Mass and end with diagnoses, medications and diagnostic Venette as the celebrant. 2013. Diocese will be present with a parish obey” is no more. No longer can we be merely Benediction at 7 p.m. on Wednesday of tests, brings nursing experience and Time: 5:30 p.m. As you know, I held several Listening representative receiving a framed Procla- consumers at Church. No, we must live, cele- Holy Week. Tues, Wed, Thurs, & Fri after 7 Sessions throughout our Diocese last Bishop mation of these Priorities and Goals for brate and share our faith. faith to the service of others. The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. Place: St. Francis of Assisi Church a.m. Mass to 7 p.m. Mon, after 7 a.m. year to hear a broad cross-section of our Terry R. each parish. I pray that every member of your family will Contact: To register for the course or Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: JEFFERSON request more information, please con- Mass to 9 p.m. diocesan sisters and brothers so that the LaValley This is a very exciting, hope-filled time embrace this moment in the life of the local North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, Contact: To sign up for adoration, call fruits of the Leadership Team’s labors for the Diocese of Ogdensburg. During Church. Today, more than ever, each of us must tact Sister Catherine Cummings at 523- Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; DOLLAR DINNER the rectory at 563-1692 or stop in the would reflect the pulse of our parish- the Year of Faith we have been re-ener- gain a renewed commitment to set aside every- 5582 or [email protected] e-mail [email protected]. Watertown – Knights of Columbus Chapel anytime during adoration hours. ioners’ experience and concerns. gized to recommit ourselves to Jesus Christ and thing so we might respond wholeheartedly to Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. Council #259 will be sponsoring a dollar The formal aspect of this envisioning process to share our faith with our sisters and brothers. Jesus’ invitation, “Follow Me.” CATHOLIC MEN’S GROUP dinner. concludes with the announcement of our five- With these Priorities and Goals, the faithful Thank you for your commitment and support. Saranac Lake – A Catholic Men’s Group HEALING MINISTRY gain knowledge and to unite us to the Time: 4 p.m. to 7 Date: April 2 meets on the first Saturdays of the Morrisonville - The Catholic Community love of Jesus. Anticipated Mass. Lunch Place: Seton Academy Time: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Take-outs begin month for a time of fellowship, prayer, of St. Alexander's and St. Joseph's Contact: RSVP by April 1 to olaprayer- Cost: Adults, $7; Children under 12, $5; at 4:30 p.m. St. Marguerite D’Youville Academy to close in June and discussion. announces the addition of Living Waters [email protected], phone 518-594- take outs at no additional cost Place IHC Intermediate School Time: 8 a.m. to 10 Healing Ministry to the Parish. OGDENSBURG - Due to a continu- despite our best efforts, nei- fered by SMDA, they recom- port will help us to finish the dedication and sacrifice of 3253. ing decline in enrollment and ther goal was achieved. En- mended that we close SMDA school year on a positive our principal, teachers and Place: St. Bernard’s Chapel Date: First Thursday each month GOOD FRIDAY WALK IGNATIAN RETREAT Time: 6:30 p.m. an inability to maintain a bal- rollment took an even deeper and find another way to en- note and will be very much staff of SMDA. Features: Mass followed by coffee and Watertown – A Good Friday Walk is to be QUILT CLASS Ellenburg Center – An Ignatian Retreat, Place: St. Alexander’s Church anced budget for the past plunge and we are unable to gage our families in faith for- appreciated. It will also be “The commitment of our refreshment, discussion and prayer. held. Ellenburg Center – The Lost Sheep Quilt Discernment of Spirits to be held. Features: Healing Mass, Sacrament of few years and the foresee- remain current on our bills. mation and encourage their most beneficial to your chil- parishes and families to Contact: Fr. Mark Reilly,518-891-4616. Date: April 18 able future, St. Marguerite practice of the faith. dren. SMDA has also been a source Shop will have a quilt class. Date: May 3 beginning at 10 a.m. to the Anointing of the Sick, Exposition of Time: 8:55 a.m. D’Youville Academy will “Therefore, we requested “We remain grateful for the of great blessing.” CLINTON Date: April 12 May 4 ending at 5 p.m. the Blessed Sacrament, and an opportu- ‘SMDA has struggled for Place: Beginning at St. Patrick’s Church close at the end of the cur- permission from Bishop Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Place: Our Lady of the Adirondacks nity to receive individual prayer. rent academic year. several years to maintain an LaValley to announce the clo- PANCAKE BREAKFAST BRUNCH Place: Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer Features: “Carrying of the Cross Walk” Champlain – St. Mary’s will be having a takes approximately two hours. Parents were informed of enrollment that keeps sure of SMDA at the end of Cost: $25 (includes all instructions Cost: Suggested donation for the week- the decision March 27 in a this current academic year. pancake breakfast brunch. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION needed to complete the project) end is $60. Overnight guests add $50. Plattsburgh letter from Father Joseph A. our school educationally Bishop has endorsed this Date: April 6 – Eucharistic Adoration is SPAGHETTI SUPPER Features: Quilt entitled Strip Off uses a Features: Father Jack Downs will be the held throughout the year every Wednes Morgan, rector of St. Mary’s and financially sound.’ recommendation, expressing Time: 8 a.m. to noon Watertown – St. Anthony’s Altar Rosary jelly roll and sashing fabric. Retreat Director. This time of prayer and day, Thursday, and Friday. Cathedral; and Father F. his appreciation for all that Place: Champlain K of C Hall Church will be having Spaghetti Supper. James Shurtleff, pastor of SMDA and its many prede- Contact: Register at thelostsheepquilt- learning will be based on St. Ignatius of Place: St. John’s “Holy Family” Adoration “When we began the cur- Date: April 24 Notre Dame Church. rent school year, we had 50 cessors have accomplished [email protected] or call 518-594-3253. Loyola's Rules for Discernment, covering Chapel, downstairs POT ROAST DINNER Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 The letter follows: children in Grades K through over the years. 14 rules. Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m Peru – The St. Augustine’s Knights of Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall “As you know, SMDA has 6, and only 5 in our Junior K “In addition, Bishop LaVal- PANCAKE BREAKFAST Contact: Register for the retreat by April Theme: “O Jesus, concealed in the Columbus Council 7273 will be having a Cost: Adults, $8; children $4.50; under 3, struggled for several years to program. That has slightly ley expects our parishes to West Chazy – There will be an all you 28 by emailing Blessed Sacrament of the Altar, my only maintain an enrollment that increased during this second re-invigorate our faith forma- pot roast dinner. free; sauce, $5 per quart meatballs are can eat pancake breakfast hosted by St. [email protected] or call 518- love and mercy, I commend to You all the keeps our school education- half of the year, but not tion programs and do all we Date: April 12 $.75 Joseph’s Men’s Club. 594-3253. Rooms available fro overnight needs of my body and soul. You can help ally and financially sound. It nearly to the point that is can to instill a love for our Time: 4 p.m. to 6:30 Features:Take-out orders begin at 4 Date: April 13 guests on a first come basis. me, because You are Mercy itself. In You is not for lack of effort on the needed. Projected enroll- Catholic faith in our families. Place: St. Augustine’s Parish Center p.m. Please bring your own containers part of so many: our dedi- “In the meantime, we ask Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. lies all my hope.” (St. Faustina) ment for K through Grade 6 Cost: Adults, $10; Children under 12, $5 cated and capable staff and all of you to celebrate the Place: St. Joseph’s Parish Center 40 DAYS FOR LIFE for the next school year Features: Take-outs available Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email LIFERIGHT MEETING teachers, our volunteers, our shows a further decrease, good things SMDA has Cost: Adults, $6.50; Children 6-10, $3; Plattsburgh - 40 Days for Life will be [email protected] parents and grandparents, with a possible rebound for brought to the lives of many under 5, Free held nationwide in 251 locations and 11 Watertown - Liferight of Watertown MEDITATION RETREAT DAY meets third Wednesday of the Month. our local parishes and other Junior K. families over the years. It is Features: Pancakes,real North Country countries including Plattsburgh ESSEX friends of SMDA. a time to keep our focus Ellenburg Center – There will be a medi- Time: 4 p.m. “The joint Councils met maple syrup, ham, scrambled eggs, Date: March 5 to April 13 “In spring 2013, the Educa- again in February 2014 to re- fixed on gratitude. tation and contemplation retreat day sausage, home fries, 50/50 Raffle. Features: 40 days of prayer and fasting LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS Place: 312 Sherman St. tion Council met with the view all the data and to make “While the loss of SMDA is with Father Jack Downs. Features: The office has materials on for an end to abortion. You’re also in- Ticonderoga –The Living Stations of the Pastoral and Finance Coun- further recommendations re- a cause for sadness, it is also Date: April 5 infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia cils of both Notre Dame a challenge for us to begin SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL DINNER vited to stand and peacefully pray dur- Cross will be presented by Jr. High stu- garding the future of SMDA. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Church and St. Mary’s Cathe- anew with a focus on family Plattsburgh –A Spaghetti and Meatball ing a 40-day vigil in the public right and chastity. While their advice was not Place: Our Lady of the Adirondacks dents from St. Mary’s School. dral parishes. unanimous, it was very heav- catechesis and evangeliza- dinner to be held with all proceeds to go –of-way outside Planned Parenthood of Contact: Phone 315-788-8480; website: House of Prayer Date: April 8 “The resolution of that ily weighted toward looking tion. to Seton Catholic ‘s“40 Days of Hope” the North Country New York, 66 Brinker- www.liferight.org. Cost: Suggested Donation of $25 Time: 7:30 p.m. meeting, which was available at other ways of promoting “For the sake of our chil- Project.Their goal is to feed 40 people hoff S Contact: Nancy Monette, Platts- Place: by letter in our parishes, was dren, families, teachers and Features: Fr. Jack will present the Ignat- St. Mary’s Church EUCHARISTIC ADORATION our Catholic faith for our for one year through the North Country burgh 40 Days for Life Outreach Features: All are welcome to this prayer- a determination to “try one children and families. staff, make every effort to ian Method of meditation which en- Watertown - Holy Family Church is hold- Mission of Hope. Coordinator At 518-561-8225 or go to ful depiction of Jesus' Passion, Death and more year” to increase enroll- “With so few taking advan- participate in the remaining gages our thoughts, imagination, ing holy hours of Eucharistic Adoration Date: April 5 www.40daysforlife.com/plattsburgh Resurrection. ment and become more fi- tage of the opportunities of- programs of SMDA for the emotions, and desires. The purpose is to CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE nancially stable. However, next few months. Your sup- 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 15 APRIL 2, 2014 APRIL 2, 2014 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR’S NOTE OBITUARIES CATHOLIC The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Alexandria Bay - Judith (Herbert) Wade, the Evangelist Church Plattsburgh - Gary W. Schneider, 66; Fu- Box 326 See you all at the Chrism Mass! Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. 70; Funeral Services March 24, 2014 at St. neral Services March 29, 2014 at St. Malone Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Cyrils Church. - Sandra (Frisbie) Robert, 65; Fu- Peter's Church; burial in St. Peter's Ceme- neral Services March 26, 2014 at Notre tery. USPS 0039-3400 Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director This year’s diocesan Chrism church, Bishop LaValley is now parishes in the diocese will re- challenges. This week, for ex- Brasher Falls - Elizabeth M. (Amo) Shar- Dame Church; burial in Notre Dame BISHOP TERRY Mass won’t be like any Chrism prepared to deliver a Proclama- ceive a framed proclamation ample there is much heartache 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 low, 91; Funeral Services March 31, 2014 Cemetery. Plattsburgh - Doris J. (Harper) Wilson, 74; R. LAVALLEY Mass you’ve seen be- tion of a Mutually showing the six specific goals in Ogdensburg as we learn (315) 393-2920; fax 1-866-314-7296 President fore. Shared Vision for the that will address the three pri- about the impending closure of [email protected] at St. Patrick's Church; burial in parish Funeral Services March 28, 2014 at Our REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN Of course, Bishop Diocese of Ogdensburg orities that have been estab- our beloved Catholic school. cemetery. Massena - Gus J. Creazzo, 82; Funeral Lady of Victory Church; burial in St. Vice President LaValley will bless the during this year’s Mass. lished for the next five years. We can take some comfort in Services March 29, 2014 at St. Mary's Peter's Cemetery. SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ oil of the sick, the oil of Since February 2013, I, for one, am very curious to knowing that our efforts to Lent in focus Carthage - Mildred (Kelsey) Higman, 96; Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Secretary-Treasurer catechumens and the Bishop LaValley has hear what Bishop LaValley has find other ways to evangelize Funeral Services March 27, 2014 at St. Port Henry - Claudia (Scalzo) Swan, 76; MARY LOU KILIAN oil of the sacred held monthly meetings to say. our families and share the James Church; burial in St. James Ceme- Mineville - Samuel "Pete" Rotella, 86; Fu- Funeral Services April 4, 2014 at St. Editor/ chrism. with an 11-member En- In this week’s Follow Me col- Good News of our Catholic tery. neral Services March 29, 2014 at All Patrick's Church. General Manager As usual priests from visioning Leadership umn the bishop extends an in- faith will be supported by a From the director’s desk Saints Church. across the diocese will Team made up of repre- vitation to every Catholic in solid vision for the future of Carthage – Jane A. (Higman) Nortz, 86; Saranac Lake - Margaret E. (Atkinson) Publish 45 is- Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ be in attendance and sentatives from the diocese to join him at the our diocese. North Lawrence sues per year: Diocesan Mission Director Funeral Services March 29, 2014 at St. - James E. Engle, 57; Fu- Whiteside Crowley, 83; Funeral Services Catholic school chil- throughout the diocese. Chrism Mass, pointing out that James Church; burial in St. Stephens neral Services March 29, 2014 at St. March 26, 2014 at St. Bernard's Church; Weekly except dren will be there as Mary Lou We were all invited to “with these priorities and every other well. Kilian be part of the process goals, the faithful throughout Family questionnaire Cemetery, Croghan. Lawrence Church; burial in Hillcrest burial in Sand Hill Cemetery. week begin- But the April 9 cele- through participation in the North Country will engage, A journey for Lent and with the Missions. As prayer and sacri- Cemetery, Lawrenceville. ning the end bration will also mark a one of the “listening in a focused manner, in build- The response submitted by Bishop fice characterize the Season of Lent, they also mark the mission- Champlain – Betty Mae (Dupee) Babbie, Star Lake - Joseph Derby, 82; Funeral of June new beginning in the life of the sessions” during which we ing up this Church that we LaValley to the questionnaire from the ary commitment to which all the baptized are called. 80; Funeral Services March 29, 2014 at St. Norwood - Lee C. Gravelle, 62; Funeral Services March 27, 2014 at St. Hubert's through August and skip- Catholic Church in the North could share our own hopes for love.” Synod on Pastoral Challenges to the The Pontifical Mission Societies help to put “Lent In Focus” – Mary’s Church. Services March 26, 2014 at St. Andrew's Church; burial in St. Francis Xavier, Comp- ping one week in December Country. and concerns about our We all know how important it helping you see the Season through a missionary lens. Journey Church. ton, MD. and one in April by Family in the Context of Evangelization is Following a 13-month church. is to work together to build up with us this Lent – and with the priests, religious and laity in the Croghan - Caitlyn Ralph Pate, infant; Fu- the Diocese of on the diocesan website, process to assess the needs At the Chrism Mass, repre- the faith of our people, espe- Missions who are spreading the Catholic faith and caring for neral Services March 27, 2014 at St. Norwood - Clifford Smith, 78; Funeral Watertown - Helen A. Netto, 85; Funeral Ogdensburg. www.rcdony.org/family/answers.pdf God’s people in a world of need! and priorities of the diocesan sentatives from each of the 97 cially in the face of daunting Stephen's Church. Services March 28, 2014 at Buck Funeral Services March 27, 2014 at St. Anthony's 622 Washington Street, Og- March 25th marked the Feast of the Solemnity of the Annunci- densburg, N.Y. 13669. ation of the Lord. With this feast of the Annunciation, comes Home; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Church; burial in North Watertown Gouverneur - C. Richard "Red" Roe, 83; Cemetery. Editorial Office: opportunity to contemplate the way God designed the gift of A PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE salvation through the coming of His Son, the Son of Mary. Funeral Services March 28, 2014 at the Ogdensburg - Bonnie Dings Dailey, 71; 622 Washington Street, Green Funeral Home; burial in New St. Funeral Services March 25, 2014 at Frary Watertown - Joseph R. Plamondon, 73; Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. The Jewish people had been promised a Messiah. With the angel Gabriel’s message to Mary and her acceptance of God’s James Cemetery. Funeral Home; burial in Foxwood Memo- Funeral Services March 28, 2014 at D.L. Telephone: We are blest: Jesus chose to become human will, the moment had arrived. “Therefore the Lord Himself will rial Park. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. (315) 608-7556 During Lent each year, there Himself gloried in becoming a Church must be like a field give you this sign: the virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, Keene - Richard L. Hall, 79; Funeral Serv- are a few feast days that inter- member of the human race. A hospital, right up on the front and shall name Him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us!’” ices March 25, 2014 at St. Brendan's E-mail: rupt the time of penance with a member of the human race! line. (see Isaiah 7:14, 8:10). Church; burial in Norton's Cemetery. news@northcountry spirit of celebration. Astronomers tells us that, so In an article in America Maga- It is appropriate that the Annunciation falls in Lent since we catholic.org Recently, we celebrated the far in their investigations, we zine, Joseph Kelly suggests can see more clearly the beginning and the end of the life of LaFargeville - Joseph Bogonian, 92; Fu- Christ on earth. We can appreciate the boundless love that wonderful Feast of the Annun- are the only ones in this vast that when anyone works in a neral Services March 29, 2014 at St. John Entered at the brought the Son of God among us to live and love, to teach and Post Office: ciation of the Lord. universe. It is truly a wonder – field hospital, they cannot be On this day, we commemo- this universe has been forming afraid of the dark. suffer. Ultimately, we grasp the glory that will come at Easter. Ogdensburg, NY We can thank God by sharing our faith in word and deed. 13669 as rate the visit of the Angel for 13.7 billion years and there He then quotes Pope Francis, Gabriel to Mary – to proclaim is only us. The Son of God who says this, “The ministers Let us join the angel Gabriel in announcing the Good News of Periodical Postage. one of us. Jesus lived our Christ’s coming to others. to her that she was to be a human life completely just as chose to come to us on this of the Gospel (by the way, that mother, the Mother of Jesus, lonely planet, to be one of us, is all of us) must be people Let us pray daily for the welfare and success of missionaries Subscription: each of us will. and all who spread the word of God. We can worship our Lord For one year: the Mother of God. This feast He was born of a mother, to transform this human race who can warm the hearts of is very central to our Christian into a sacred people, a conse- the people, who walk through by sharing our faith each day through our words and example. In-Diocese Rate: $27 raised in a family, moved We can also contribute generously to the work of the Church’s Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 Catholic faith. Jesus was to be- crated people. Jesus was once the dark night with them, who among us, taught and guided Missions around the world. come one of us – a human. We us, and died as we must – lead- one of us so it is okay to be know how to dialogue and to Matters for publication call this the Incarnation. ing to his resurrection. Our human. descend themselves into their should be Mary is a human being like human race has been blessed Today our Church must con- people’s night, into the dark- Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” addressed to each one of us, a woman like and consecrated – Jesus be- tinue to bring the presence of ness, but without getting lost.” when writing or changing your Will. Jesus to our world. Jesus, the PO Box 326 all other women, a mother like came one of us – one of our When we know Jesus – and www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice Ogdensburg, NY 13669 all other mothers. human race. Son of God, blessed our race when we are close to Jesus – and should be received by Mary was chosen to be the Jesus was one of us so no by becoming one of us – Jesus we can be the kind of disciples Thursday prior to Mother of Jesus. One of us – a one can turn to the Lord in is so important to us. Pope who will truly lead others publication. member of our human race – prayer and say “You don’t Francis suggests that our through that dark night. Paper is printed each was chosen to be the Mother of know what I am going Monday; Our Lord and Savior, Jesus through.” Our Lord has experi- dateline is Wednesday. Christ. enced it all – this human exis- Member, Catholic Press We are a blest race; we are tence. Association. truly special as one of us was Thomas Merton wrote this, chosen to be the Mother of POSTMASTER: “It is a glorious destiny to be a Jesus. Send address changes to member of the human race, On the Feast of the Annunci- North Country Catholic, though it is a race dedicated to ation, we celebrate and com- PO Box 326 many absurdities and one memorate the incarnation of which makes many terrible Ogdensburg, NY Jesus. Jesus chose to become 13669-0326 mistakes: yet with all that, God 16 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 68, Number 45 APRIL 32, 2014 INSIDE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 tion. DINNER AND SHOW THIS ISSUE JEFFERSON Contact 348-6260. Ogdensburg - Notre Dame Altar & Guggenheim scholarship Rosary is sponsoring a bus trip to the NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY to be given in honor of for Vocations ST. LAWRENCE Syracuse Oncenter. Fr. Butler l PAGE 8 Schedule: Monday through Friday fol- Date: June 4 lowing the 9 a.m. Mass at Holy Family LASAGNA DINNER Cost: $120 per person (includes show Church (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.), Lisbon – SS Philip & James Church will ticket, bus fare, and dinner at Spaghetti President Obama be sponsoring a Lasagna Dinner. Warehouse restaurant.) pays a visit to the DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Date: April 10 Features: Performance of Million Dollar pope l PAGE 10 CATHOLIC Watertown – Our Lady of the Sacred Time: 4 p.m. to 7 Quartet. at 7:30 p.m.. Inspired by the Heart parish will celebrate Divine Mercy Place: American Legion Hall electrifying true story of the famed APRIL 2, 2014 Sunday. Cost: Adults, $8; Seniors (60+) $6; Chil- recording session that brought together Novena: the Divine Mercy novena will dren (Under 12) $6; Parents and 3 or rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny begin Good Friday by praying the chap- more of their children under 12, $25 Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. let; April 27 at 3 p.m. Features: Take-outs available. Large or- Contact: Call Cherie @393-5050 or 393- Prayers for priests Schedule: Divine Mercy Sunday is April ders call 393-2090 after 2 p.m. 7158 or Joyce @528-1819. CHRISM 18, (the day that Blessed John XXIII and Features: Processed will benefit schol- VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The world's ing sight and an authentic The pope returned to a se- Jesus told his apostles to Blessed John Paul II Will be canonized). arships to Camp Guggenheim. Lasagna COMMUNITY FREE LUNCH bishops, priests and deacons sense of his service and the ries of audience talks on the care for his sheep with the MASS Celebration begins at 3 p.m., prepared by the Culinary Arts Class – Ogdensburg –The Knights of Columbus need people's prayers and joy that comes from a deep sacraments, this week focus- power of the Holy Spirit, not Program: Exposition of the Blessed Northwest Tech. Boces. Council 258 is starting its community encouragement to continu- communion with Jesus," he ing on the sacrament of holy their own human efforts, and Set for April 9 Sacrament, Singing of the Chaplet of Di- ally deepen their relationship said. orders. to do so "according to his free lunch program again. end retreat. vine Mercy, special prayers for Healing FISH DINNER Date: Every Wednesday with Jesus and serve their "Priests, bishops, deacons Like the sacrament of mar- heart," that is, with the same at the cathedral NOVENA FOR MILITARY Date: June 27-29 community with love, Pope must care for the Lord's flock riage, the sacrament of pas- love Jesus had for others. A your family tree, Blessing of the Divine Star Lake – St. Hubert’s Church will be Time: Noon Ogdensburg - Notre Dame Church is Place: Wadhams Hall Francis said. with love, and if they don't toral ministry is a special pastoral minister "dedicates Mercy image (you may bring your own having fish dinners Fridays during Lent. holding a Weekly novena for the safety Speaker: Johnnette Benkovic, of Living A minister of God who do it with love, they're un- way to follow Christ, give the his whole being to his com- Divine Mercy picture to be blessed) and Time: 5 p.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION of U.S. military personnel at a new time. His Life Abundantly does not nourish his love for necessary," he said March 26 gift of love and build up his munity and loves it with his Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Cost: Adults, $10; Children under 10, $5 Massena – St. Mary’s & St. Joseph’s hold Date:Tuesday afternoons Features:The weekend will be filled Christ, his church and his during his weekly general au- church, he told the estimated whole heart: It is his family," Contact: Call Judy at 315-783-7349 or Features: Deep Fried or Oven Baked. flock "inevitably ends up los- dience in St. Peter's Square. 80,000 people in the square. Pope Francis said. Benediction and Adoration every Friday Time:1:30 p.m. with the celebration of the Eucharist, 315-788-2388, or visit www.thedivine- Homemade desserts. Take-outs avail- morning. Adoration, prayer, talks, music, and sa- mercy.org. able by calling 848-3612 Time: 9 a.m. to 10 LATIN MASS cred sisterhood. The theme of the retreat Place: St. Mary’s Family Room LEWIS FISH & SHRIMP FRY Potsdam – A Tridentine (Latin) Mass is is To Jesus Through Mary…“For Such A SMDA to DAY FOR FAMILIES IN CANTON celebrated each Sunday Time As This...” (Esther 4:14). Through- EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Gouverneur –There will be a Fish & HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS Time: 12:30 p.m. out this weekend, Johnnette will unfold Lowville – Eucharistic Adoration to be Shrimp Fry every Friday during lent. close at end Ogdensburg - St. Mary’s is holding a Place: St. Mary's Church the truths of authentic femininity leav- held. Date: March 7 to April 18 monthly Holy Hour for Vocations. ing a lasting imprint on minds, hearts, Date: April 3 Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. DIOCESAN EVENTS of school year Date:Thursday before the First Friday and souls Time: 3 p.m. to 6 Place: St. James School Time: 7 p.m. concluding with Benedic- DIRECTED RETREAT Contact: Mary Dillenback at marydil- Place: St. Peter’s Church Cost: Adults, $10; Children 12 and under, Due to a continuing decline tion at 8 p.m. Ogdensburg – The annual summer di- [email protected] or call 315-771- Features: To Thank God for and To Honor $5; under 5, Free in enrollment and an inability Place: Deacon Winter Chapel rected retreat has been planned 1377. the Most Blessed Sacrament, all are in- Features: Take-outs available, phone to maintain a balanced Date: June 15-21 vited to worship The Exposition, The Di- ahead for faster service and deliveries budget for the past few years 5KWALK/RUN Place: Wadhams Hall Retreat Center CHRISM MASS and the foreseeable future, vine Mercy Chaplet, Silent Adoration, The 287-0130. Massena -The 2nd Annual Glory in our Directors: Rev. Roger McGuinness, Sr. Ogdensburg - Bishop LaValley will pre- St. Marguerite D’Youville Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary, Hearts 5K Walk/Run to Remember will Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ; Sr. Marlene But- side at the annual diocesan Chrism Academy in Ogdensburg will and the Benediction. LENTEN PROGRAM bring together walkers and runners, for a ler, G.N.S.H. Mass. close at the end of the cur- Norfolk – The Catholic Parishes of Nor- rent academic year. heart healthy fundraiser to support the Features: A directed retreat involves Date: April9 DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS folk, Norwood & Raymondville are hold- Parents of children cur- 2014 outreach activities of the Glory in three persons - , the Lord, who desires to Time: 11 a.m. Houseville - Divine Mercy Devotions for ing a Lenten program. rently attending SMDA were our Hearts Foundation. draw closer to us and invites us to come Place: St. Mary’s Cathedral NCC FILE PHOTO BY BETTY STEELE the month of April will be held. Schedule: Tuesday mornings: April 1, 8 Date: May 3 informed of the decision Bishop Terry R. LaValley is shown aside and rest awhile, (Mk 6:30-32) sec- Features: In addition to the blessing of March 27 in a letter from Fa- Date: April 6 Starting with 9 a.m. Mass, presentation preparing the oils during the 2013 Time: 9 a.m. ond, the person desiring a closer rela- oils, the Bishop will announce the dioce- ther Joseph A. Morgan, rector Time: 3 p.m. and ending around 11:30 a.m. Place: Robert Moses State Park Picnic tionship with God and seeking ways to san vision, priorities and goals for the of St. Mary’s Cathedral; and Chrism Mass. This year’s Chrism Mass, Features: Vespers (Evening Prayer), Ex- OR:Thursday Evenings: April 3, 10 start- Area at Barnhart Island follow Him more closely in daily life, and next five years. Father F. James Shurtleff, pas- set for April 9 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s position of the Most Blessed Sacrament, ing with 5:30 p.m. Mass,presentation Features: Stroller and child friendly 5K thirdly, the spiritual director or who lis- tor of Notre Dame Church. Cathedral, will have additional signif- The Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benedic- and ending around 8 p.m. event. Visit website at http://www.glo- tens and helps the Retreatant to recog- 2014 YOUTH RALLY icance to the diocese. Following a 13- Place: Church of the Visitation ryinourhearts.org/5k.html for more in- nize the presence of the Holy Spirit Watertown – 2014 Youth Rally to fea- FULL STORY, PAGE X month process to assess the needs Features: Lenten program will be based formation. working in their life. The directed retreat ture Kelly Colangelo and Ryan Grant. and priorities of the Catholic Church on the spirituality of Matthew Kelly. is offered in an atmosphere of silence, Date: April 26 West Chazy in the North Country, Bishop LaValley BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Place: will deliver a Proclamation of a Mu- K OF C BRUNCH while giving the opportunity for daily Immaculate Heart Central Jr. Sr. Massena – Sacred Heart/St. Lawrence one-on-one meeting with a spiritual di- High School couple honored PHOTO BY JAMIE BURNS tually Shared Vision for the Diocese Norfolk – The Knights of Columbus will holds a Bereavement Support Group last rector, and Mass each day. Cost: $25 includes lunch, snacks and a "I stand at the door and knock" is the 2014 Lenten theme at St. Mary's Parish in Canton. Families gathered March 23 to spend time of Ogdensburg during the liturgy. be sponsoring a brunch. Tuesday of each month. Contact: (315) 393-4231 or email in- gift Tom and Claudia Sanders to receive praying, crafting, planting, cooking, and sharing with other families to open the door for Jesus during the season of Lent. Above, Kelly Date: April 13 FULL STORY, PAGE 3 Time: 2 p.m. [email protected] Features: Grades 6-12 and liturgy with O’Neill is shown working on a project with his children John, Daniel and Grace. Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon Bishop Wadhams Award for Place: Sacred Heart Convent Bishop LaValley Place: Visitation Parish Center Features: A gathering of those who WOMEN OF GRACE RETREAT Contact: your parish for a registration distinguished service to diocese Cost: Adults, $7; Children under 12, $4; have had a recent loss of a loved one. Ogdensburg – Women of Grace Retreat form or call the Youth Office at 315-393- FULL STORY, PAGE 5 YOUNG CATHOLIC VOICE Young woman seeks balance in her life... p. 9 Under 5, Free; Family, $18; Take-outs Contact: 315-769-3137 to be held again for a spirit filled week- 2920 ext. 1411. www.rcdony.org/youth