16 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 67, Number 45 APRIL 3, 2013 INSIDE THIS ISSUE JEFFERSON of Jesus, embracing Christian Simplicity”, LEWIS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 this six week program explores ways of WHERE IS JESUS? Fr. Jay Seymour takes living in harmony with Creation, God NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. COSMIC part in Year of Faith and the whole human family. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Carthage - St. James and St. Mary’s Houseville – The Feast of the Divine pilgrimage l PAGE 4 Date: April 11, 18 and 25 Parishes are holding a 90th birthday Mercy Sunday will be celebrated. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11 OR 6:30 p.m. to 8. party for Father John Cosmic. Date: April 7 Place: Hearthside Hospitality Center at At the National Date: April 14 Time: 2 p.m. Sisters of St. Joseph motherhouse March for Marriage Time: Open house, 1 p.m.to 4 Place: St. Hedwig’s Church Cost: $5 per session for materials and in DC l PAGE 10 Place: Augustinian Academy (Mechanic Features: Exposition of the Most Blessed CATHOLIC light refreshments St. entrance Sacrament and Blessing of the Divine Presenter: Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ Mercy image. The Sacrament of Recon- Contact: 324-5718 or 782-3460; APRIL 3, 2013 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY ciliation begins at 2:10 p.m. At 2:15 p.m. www.lent45.org for more information Watertown – Our Lady of the Sacred a video, Discovering Divine Mercy, by Fa- Heart will hold a Divine Mercy Sunday SPAGHETTI SUPPER ther Don Calloway, MIC, will be shown in Celebration. the church hall. The program continues Schedule: April 7 at 3 p.m. Divine Mercy Watertown – St. Anthony’s Altar Rosary Easter blessings POPE’S FIRST Church will be having Spaghetti Supper. at 3 p.m. with the Divine Mercy Chaplet Sunday will be celebrated. There will be (sung), homily and Benediction. Rev. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Date: April 25 Excerpts from Bishop Terry and died, is dead no more. may more fully live our bap- sharing warmly the Good HOLY WEEK Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 Lukasz Kozlowski of Our Lady of Lourdes R. LaValley’s Easter message Death and life have con- tismal promises: Lord, gift News that Jesus Christ, who Singing of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, & Church in Utica will be the guest cele- to Catholics of the Diocese of tended in that combat stu- me with the courage, the love suffered and died for me, Special prayers for Healing your family Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall Cost: Adults, $8; children $4.50; under 3, brant. . Ogdensburg: pendous: the Prince of life, and the energy of Mary Mag- rose from the dead. tree, Blessing of the Divine Mercy image Contact: The news is literally earth- who died, reigns immortal. dalene, who was the first wit- May you and your loved free; sauce, $5 per quart meatballs are For information call 348-6260. and Benediction of Blessed Sacrament. shattering! The implications Alleluia! Indeed, Alleluia! ness to others of your ones rejoice in the hope and Features:The Divine Mercy Devotion $.75 (Bring containers) are mind-blowing! Jesus ....At this time, our nation resurrection. Never let fear of peace that our Risen Savior Features:Take-outs begin at 4 p.m. PARISH MISSION consists of making a Novena by praying Croghan – Come and “Taste Again for Christ has risen! He who and our Church thirst for ridicule or rejection, a luke- has won for us. the Chaplet of Divine Mercy beginning the First Time” this Easter Season. once lived among us, suf- Resurrection evidence in you warm faith or laziness stop A blessed Easter to you and LIFERIGHT MEETING fered the agony of the cross, and in me. I pray that we me from living openly and your family! on Good Friday; celebrating the Feast of Date: April 14-16 Watertown - Liferight of Watertown will Mercy, April 7. Being merciful to others, Time: 7 p.m. hold its monthly meetings on the third Placing our complete trust in Jesus, mak- Place St. Stephen’s Church Wednesday of the Month. ing a good confession, & receiving Com- Speaker: Fr. Timothy Canaan, Pastor of Time: 4 p.m. munion on the Feast of Mercy Sunday St. John the Baptist Church and Director More than 1000 Place: 312 Sherman St. A HOLY WEEK TRADITION Contact: Call Judy at 315-783-7349 or of Campus Ministry. Features: The office has materials on 788-2388, or visit www.thedivine- The pre-kindergarten students at Holy Family School in Malone re-enacted the Resur- NYS Catholics infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia mercy.org rection. Here the disciples, Mother Mary, and Mary Magdalen are "shocked" that Jesus and chastity. K OF C BRUNCH Lyons Falls – The South Lewis Knights of is missing from the tomb. in Albany Contact: Phone 315-788-8480; website: LENT 4.5 PROGRAM Columbus will be having an all you can CNS PHOTO/ALESSIA GIULIANI, CATHOLIC www.liferight.org. Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Watertown – “Walking in the Footsteps eat pancake brunch. PRESS PHOTO Place: Visitation Parish Center Massena – St. Mary’s & St. Joseph’s hold Date: April 21 Pope Francis gestures as he greets peo- Cost: Adults, $7; Children under 12, $4; Benediction and Adoration every Friday. Time: 8 a.m. to Noon ple after celebrating his first Palm Sun- Under 5, Free; Family, $18; Take-outs Time: 9 a.m. to Noon Place: St. John’s Church day Mass as pope in St. Peter's Square at available Place: St. Mary’s Family Room Cost: Adults, $6; Children 5-12, $3; the Vatican March 24. The pope led a full DIOCESAN EVENTS under 5, Free CATHOLICISM SERIES slate of Holy Week and Easter liturgies in Rome and at the Vatican, keeping pace Norfolk – The Church of the Visitation’s ST. LAWRENCE DIOCESAN YOUTH RALLY with a usually busy papal schedule. He Catholicism program has begun for the Plattsburgh - RUMMAGE SALE The annual diocesan Youth celebrated a morning chrism Mass in St. Lent and Easter season. Rally is set Canton – St. Mary’s School will be hav- Peter's Basilica on Holy Thursday. That Schedule: Tuesday mornings – 9 a.m. Date: April 27 ing a rummage sale. evening, he presided over the Mass of Mass followed by a light social; 9:45 a.m. Place: Seton Catholic Central Dates: April 5 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the Lord's Supper in Rome's Casal del DVD presentation by discussion. Features: Chris Stefanick is keynote April 6 7:30 a.m. to 11 Marmo Prison for minors where he Wednesday evenings – 5:30 p.m. Mass speakers; registration through parishes. washed the feet of some of the young followed by a light social; 6:30 p.m. DVD FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY presentation followed by discussion. SYMPOSIUM ON ENVIRONMENT detainees. On Good Friday, Pope Francis Massena – St. Mary’s Church is holding celebrated the liturgy of the Lord's Pas- Contact: 315-384-4242 The Religious Sisters and Brother of the a special rosary to mark First Saturday. sion in St. Peter's Basilica in the late af- diocese are holding a symposium “Awak- Date: April 6 PHOTOS, PAGE 5 ternoon, and then led a nighttime Way CATHOLICISM SERIES ening the Dreamer: Symposium on Envi- Time: 3:15 p.m. of the Cross at Rome's Colosseum. On Massena – The Catholic Community of ronment Sustainability.” Features: Praying the Rosary to Our Saturday, he celebrated the Easter Vigil Massena/Louisville will be using Fr. Dates: April 13, Saranac Lake, Adiron- Holy Name Lady of Fatima in reparation to Her Im- in St. Peter's Basilica and on Sunday Robert Barron’s video series “Catholi- dack Medical Center; April 14, Water- maculate Heart and for World Peace, fol- School closing morning, celebrated Easter Mass in St. cism” during this Year of faith. town, Sisters of St. Joseph lowed by a 15 minute private meditation SCHOOL PHOTO Peter's Basilica and afterward bestowed Dates: On Wednesdays, April 10,17,24; Time: 1 p.m. to 4 For more than 25 years, eighth grade students of Holy Family School in Malone have offered a presentation of the Living Sta- on the Glorious Mysteries. Pastor hopes to launch a new model his blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city of May 1,8 Presenters: Mercy Sister Diane Guerin tions of the Cross. The 2013 participants included Paul Tighe and Ryan Marshall who portrayed guards and Jordan Kane who Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 of Catholic education for AuSable Rome and the world). BRUNCH ON APRIL 14 and Claire Maier, a Mercy Associate. was Jesus. Place: St. Mary’s Social Hall Contacts: Sr. Sheila Murphy, 518-483- Norfolk – The Knights of Columbus will Forks area children in September Cost: No cost, but workbooks can be pur- 2880 or Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald, 315-34- be sponsoring a brunch. FULL STORY, PAGE 3 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS: New court joins in ‘unity, charity, prayer’... pages 8-9 chased for $25 5718 Date: April 14 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 15 APRIL 3, 2013 APRIL 3, 2013 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR’S NOTES OBITUARIES CATHOLIC The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Cadyville – William “Bill” J. Conway, 82; Massena – Antonette “Toni” M. Fiacco- Church; burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Box 326 Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. Funeral Services June 1, 2013 at St. Price, 70; Funeral Services April 1, 2013 Welcome to the new life of Easter! James Church; burial in parish cemetery. at Church of the Sacred Heart. Peru – Geneva (Royal) Derby, 94; Funeral Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Services March 25, 2013 at St. Augus- USPS 0039-3400 Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director Welcome Easter! The annual Youth Rally will teri & Andre’ Catholic Daugh- Placid in September. Champlain – Margaret “Peggy” Bechard, Massena – Florence M. (Kerr) Mossow, tine’s Church; burial in Schuyler Falls BISHOP TERRY 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 R. LAVALLEY After a long, cold snowy win- be held at the end of this ters of the Americas Court Through all these months, (315) 393-2920; fax 1-866-314-7296 80; Funeral Services March 29, 2013 at 59; Funeral Services March 27, 2013 at St. Cemetery. President ter we are all so ready month and each of our #2663. Bishop LaValley is continuing [email protected] M.B Clark Funeral Home; burial in St. Mary’s Church; burial in St. Patrick’s FR. JOSEPH MORGAN to greet new life… in teens is encouraged to And, as we learn about this to meet with the Envisioning Joseph’s Cemetery, Coopersville. Cemetery, Colton. Port Henry – Ernest “Ernie” DuRoss, 78; Vice President our church, in our sign up for a life- new court, it’s good to note Leadership Team to chart the Funeral Services March 28, 2013 at St. SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ parishes, in our fami- changing week at that the Diocese of Ogdens- course for the diocese in the Champlain – Mary Louise (LaFountaine) Norfolk – Cynthia J. (Lashway) Francis, Patrick’s Church; burial in St. Peter and Secretary-Treasurer lies. Guggenheim and/or burg can boast that two major future. Thanks for Chevalier, 98; Funeral Services March 25, 52; Funeral Services March 25, 2013 at Paul Cemetery. MARY LOU KILIAN At about the half-way Sportscamp. state CDA leaders call the While there are just 12 peo- point of this Year of In our parishes, we North Country home. Penny ple on the envisioning team, 2013 at St. Mary’s Church; burial in parish Church of the Visitation; burial in Visita- Editor/ cemetery. tion Cemetery. Ticonderoga – Kathleen Ann (LaRock) General Manager Faith, we celebrate the can see what faith has Martin of Elizabethtown is in every Catholic of the diocese is generosity Resurrection of Jesus, a brought to life. her second term as state regent invited to join in the process. Woods, 49; Funeral Services March 27, Colton – Billy J. Planty, 55; Funeral Serv- Plattsburgh –Virginia E. “Ginny” 2013 at St. Mary’s Church; burial in White Publish 45 is- perfect boost for all our For example, in this while Father Scott Seymour, (An updated list of listening sues per year: efforts to draw closer to week’s NCC, you can pastor in Morrisonville, is the sessions appears on page 12.) ices March 22, 2013 at the Buck Funeral (Lanoue) Anderson, 80; Funeral Services Church Cemetery, Crown Point. From the Director’s Desk Home. March 27, 2013 at the Brown Funeral Weekly except God. Mary Lou read about the excite- state chaplain. This year we can see the issue after With the strength ment surrounding the More major diocesan events strength of the faith in our Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ Home; burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Watertown – Hon. Robert H. Austin, 88; Christmas, one drawn from Lenten Kilian birth of a new Catholic are planned for the Year of North Country Church; how ex- DeKalb Junction – Edna L. (Hughes) Per- Funeral Services April 1, 2013 at Our Lady week in Janu- prayer and sacrifice, I Daughters court in Faith including a Corpus Christ citing to imagine its force as Diocesan Mission Director rault, 87; Funeral Services March 25, 2013 Plattsburgh – Barbara J. (Hatch) Kanaly, of the Sacred Heart; burial in North Wa- think most of us are Morrisonville. celebration in Ogdensburg in we work from a Mutually ary, one week As we enter into the month of April, this means that soon at the Allen-Denesha Funeral Home; bur- 80; Funeral March 27, 2013 at St. John’s tertown Cemetery. in March and every other ready for a burst of activity. These women are thrilled at June, “The Beauty of Belief” a Shared Vision, the goal of this our summer appeal, like the Missionary Cooperation Ap- ial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Eel Weir. Church; burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. week in July by the Diocese For our young people there their opportunity to serve their religious concert/art show in 13-month process. are great opportunities to community in “unity and char- Potsdam in August and a spec- There is much to celebrate at peal, will soon be coming to your parish. of Ogdensburg. Ft. Covington Plattsburgh 622 Washington Street, Og- gather, play and pray together. ity” as members of the Sts. Ka- tacular closing liturgy in Lake Easter this year! – Stanley S. Stefanowicz, – Allen J. Matton, 49; Funeral densburg, N.Y. 13669. Society gives thanks for 71; Funeral Services April 3, 2013 at St. Services March 25, 2013 at St. Peter’s Mary’s Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Editorial Office: generosity from the diocese Cemetery, Bombay. 622 Washington Street, FATHER BILL SAYS The Missionary Cooperation Appeal takes place during Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. Hogansburg the month of July typically and it alternates every other – JoAnne M. King, 58; Fu- Telephone: Easter Vigil: perfect time for baptism summer from the East to the West side of our Diocese. This neral Services March 26, 2013 at St. Regis (315) 608-7556 summer, the Coop will take place in the Western Deaneries. Church; burial in Kateri Cemetery. Each Easter, I am reminded of of the apostles who brought that fellow up. Last summer, the parishes in Treadwell Mills, Mor- E-mail: the many times I have baptized many to Baptism. The Acts of Many of these stories involve risonville and two parishes in Plattsburgh were the first to news@northcountry a catechumen – an adult who the Apostles tell of nearly 5000 the power of prayer. I am im- host missionaries from a society new to our Coop program: catholic.org completed the RCIA program being baptized in the first Pen- mediately reminded of the The Divine Word Missionaries. They are a Seminary based and made a decision to receive tecost. well-known story of St. Monica out of Techny , IL and do good work around our world. Entered at the Baptism and enter the Catholic In many of the stories that I who prayed so much for the I recently received a letter of gratitude from them for Post Office: Church. have heard I noticed the impor- conversion of her son that she their time in our Diocese. Ogdensburg, NY This is a joyful occasion for tance of one individual who led became a saint herself. Her Their Director of Mission Appeals, Reverend Robert Kelly, 13669 as any priest. someone into the RCIA Pro- son, St. Augustine became a SVD, writes” receive our warm greetings from the Divine Periodical Postage. Each year, during the sum- gram and the decision to be saint also – a great gift to the Word Missionary Priests. I hope you are all doing well. We The Easter Vigil becomes a mer months, every parish baptized. They were often led Catholic Church through his received your kind letter and fund to support our work min- Subscription: perfect time for Baptism. searches out those interested to God and the Church by writings and teachings. istering to poor and needy around the world. Thank you For one year: Easter celebrates the Resurrec- in investigating the Catholic someone – a husband or a wife This story has been repeated for welcoming our Missionaries to the Diocese of Ogdens- In-Diocese Rate: $27 tion of the Savior. Church and the teachings of – a friend. over and over again. I have burg. Your intentions and those of the people who made Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 Easter is then a time for all Jesus Christ. I remember so well a fellow heard it told often of Catholic your gift possible will be remembered in the constant Christians to celebrate their Many of these will develop a telling me that he was led to husbands or wives who have prayers and Masses of all Divine Word Missionary Priests, Baptism – their rebirth – their deeper interest and decide to the Church by a man at work. prayed successfully for the Brothers , Deacons and Seminarians. May God bless your Matters for publication time of new life. This then is a be baptized and enter the He was truly impressed by this conversion of a spouse. ministries of service as you help to spread the Gospel should be perfect time for Baptism – the Church. man’s Catholic faith. He told Our Catholic faith has be- around the World! You are truly kind to have allowed us to addressed to sacrament of rebirth and new In the RCIA program that pre- me that he was so impressed come stronger and more alive visit your Diocese. We are very grateful.” PO Box 326 life. pares a person for Baptism, the that he wanted exactly what by many wonderful converts. I May God Bless you all and your families as we enter in Ogdensburg, NY 13669 These Easter Vigil Baptisms weeks of Lent become the final his friend had. He even identi- have known many who have Spring. and should be received by have brought many wonder- steps before receiving Baptism fied that man by name. brought so much to my Thursday prior to fully dedicated people into my at the Easter Vigil. I know the person and I have parishes. publication. life. They all have made a life Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” These weeks of Lent are a no doubt that, if I approached I must add that the priest- changing decision – difficult at Paper is printed each spiritual retreat especially for that fellow and told him how hood of the Catholic Church when writing or changing your Will. times yet, faith filled – as they Monday; those to be baptized so that he had lead another to Baptism has been enriched by many chose Baptism. www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice dateline is Wednesday. they make their relationship because of his faith, he would converts who discovered a vo- I have heard their stories and Member, Catholic Press with Jesus ever stronger lead- be very surprised. He would cation to be a priest. have been deeply touched by Association. ing up to that definite decision probably tell me that he was I know them – many wonder- these stories. – that conversion – to find new just an ordinary Catholic, try- ful priests, caring pastors, bril- POSTMASTER: In many ways, their stories life with the Lord. ing to live a good life as best liant theologians – who were have reminded me of many Send address changes to These weeks become a time he could. Yet, in doing just converts to the Catholic faith. Gospel stories as Jesus brought North Country Catholic, of prayer leading to a deeper that he changed the life of an- We thank you, Lord, for these someone to a new and differ- PO Box 326 understanding of all that Bap- other and brought him to the many converts to our Catholic ent life. Ogdensburg, NY tism means. Lord. By the way, I didn’t look faith. 13669-0326 There are also many stories 14 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 APRIL 3, 2013 APRIL 3, 2013 ADIRONDACK EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Church and Saint Joseph's Church in DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Plattsburgh – Eucharistic Adoration is Olmstedville, "Living Our Faith": The Cat- After a century of offering Catholic education echism of the Catholic Church" Will be Saranac Lake –The Tri-Lakes Celebration held throughout the year every Wednes- presented of Divine Mercy Sunday to take place. day, Thursday, and Friday. Schedule: Fridays at 4:30 p.m. at St. Date: April 7 Place: St. John’s chapel AuSable Forks school to close its doors in June Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m Joseph’s Church, Olmstedville; Sundays Place: St. Bernard’s Church years ago, the art program Theme: “Adore in the Most Blessed at 4:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, Schedule: 2 p.m. confessions; 2:30 p.m. By Shan Moore was cut. Schroon Lake. exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacrament My Heart, which is full of Staff Writer And this year, she said, Features: A summary of the catechism, homily and the chanting of the Divine mercy.” (Words of Jesus to St. Faustina). there weren’t enough chil- known as YOUCAT, is available at $11.25. Mercy Chaplet. Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email us AUSABLE FORKS - After a century dren for the Roadrunners at [email protected] Contact: For further information, call of providing Catholic educa- basketball teams, and the CLINTON (518) 532-7100 tion here, Holy Name School kids had to join others in the will graduate its last class in community. LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY FRANKLIN Plattsburgh – Divine Mercy Sunday to June. “That was really sad,” she Plattsburgh – A Little Rock Scripture said. “It was like the writing be celebrated. ADORATION AND CONFESSION The little school, with 56 Study “Good News in New Places” has students in pre-K through on the wall for me.” Date Malone – Join members of the Malone been planned : April 7 grade six, just can’t make it Catholic Parishes each Thursday evening Date: Tuesdays, April 23 – June 18 Place: St. Peter’s Parish financially anymore, Princi- The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. Schedule: for Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacra- After-school option? Time: 7 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed pal Christine Reynolds said. But Father Lauzon sees a Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: ment of Reconciliation. Place: St. Peter’s Church Sacrament 12:15-2:30 p.m.; New Video: “Our census is so low,” she possibility for rebirth. North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, Jesus, I Trust in You 12:15-1:35 p.m.; Time: 7 p.m. to 8 said. “(And) as the census Cost: $15 donation to cover cost of ma- Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; “We’re exploring the idea of Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Place: Notre Dame Church goes down as a school, it ob- a Catholic School that runs terials e-mail [email protected]. viously costs more per stu- on a different model,” he Features: Good News in New Places chapel 1:15-2:15 p.m.; Chaplet of Divine JEFFERSON Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. Mercy and Prayer Service begin at 2:30 dent.” said. studies the earliest stage of the journey LIFERIGHT PRESENTS FR. TAD In the “talking phase” is a of the Gospel to the ends of the earth. p.m.; Blessing of Religious objects will mate Covenant to speak. Date: April 17 take place during the service. Refresh- Watertown – Liferight is sponsoring a ‘A major loss’ program that would run Registration: Call the Parish Office to from perhaps 2 to 6 p.m. at Date: April 21 Time: 4 p.m. luncheon and educational presentations Enthusiastic efforts to raise sign up or fill out a registration form in ments from 12:30-2:30 p.m. the school, with a curriculum Time: 12:30 p.m. Features: Fr. Doug Decker will preside at by Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, a regular columnist money to supplement tu- the Atrium. ition, with several fundrais- on Catholic education. Place: Emmaus Room, St. Peter’s Church Mass and Anointing followed by individ- EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in the North Country Catholic. ers yearly, couldn’t keep up The tuition-based program Features: The presentation will focus on ual prayer for your intentions by or Date: April 20 SCHOOL PHOTO CHICKEN AND BISCUITS Keeseville –The Keeseville Altar Rosary with need. And earlier this Father Kris Lauzon, pastor in AuSable Forks and Black Brook, celebrated Mass for the children at Holy Name School in AuSable Forks would give parents an option What is climate change; [2] Why should prayer ministers. Schedule: The program begins at11:30 for after-school care and, the Mooers Forks – All you can eat Chicken & Society will sponsor a Sunday weekly school year, Holy Name had March 22, the day after the announcement that the school would close in June. But the pastor looks to the future with confidence. we care?; [3] Catholic teachings and tra- RSVP: Email olaprayerhouse@ a.m. “Loving Those with Disabilities” fol- to borrow $50,000 from the priest said, “teach the next Biscuits dinner has been planned Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament. “It is the hope of the Catholic Community of Holy Name and St. Matthew that, in September, Holy Name School will open its doors ditions associated with environmental gmail.com or call 518-594-3253. lowed by lunch and a second presenta- Diocese of Ogdensburg to generation values, virtues … Date: April 20 Time: 1 p.m. to 4 again with a new model of Catholic School,” Father Lauzon said. “The core curriculum of the school would be the Catholic Faith stewardship; [4] Mitigation and adap- Place: Immaculate Conception Church tion at 12:30 p.m. “Dealing With End of help stay afloat. and the Catholic faith.” Time: 4 p.m. to 7 where traditional educational skills: reading, writing, math, science and social studies, would be used to support the core curriculum. Lauzon took the idea from tion to climate change; and [5] What we SCHOOL OF HEALING PRAYER Life Issues”. Last year, the Catholic Place: St. Ann’s Church; Take-outs avail- The school would be opened from 2 – 6 in the afternoon and also offer a period for students to work on homework with the guid- magnet schools that focus on can be doing as individuals and to- Ellenburg – Our Lady of the Adirondacks Place: Savory Café in the Carriage Community of Holy Name ance of an experienced teacher. While the prospect is new it is also very interesting and promising.” able by calling 236-6118. SOAKING PRAYER and St. Matthew Parish Coun- specific themes. gether. There is no admission fee. will be offering a Level 1 Training Course Plattsburgh House Cost: Adults, $9; Children 6-12, $5; – Soaking Prayer is offered cil decided should the debt ployees, among them Mrs. pending closure brought sor- He and his children at- “My understanding is there Contact: individuals who wish to attend of Christian Healing Ministries School of Cost: $15 under 5, Free every second and fourth Wednesday of reach $100,000 closure Reynolds and seven teach- row. tended Holy Name, where, he are some urban places that are encouraged to telephone the St. Healing Prayer. Contact: Mickey Squier at 782-2297 or have done this type of pro- Features: Sponsored by St. Joseph’s the month under the direction of the would be likely. ers, will lose their jobs. “The school’s closing is a said, they “learned the im- Peter’s Church Rectory at 563-1692 sev- Date: April 25-27 Joan Boulio at 639-6688 to make reser- “We can go so far in debt, "The people who work here major loss to our commu- portance of building mean- gram,” he said, emphasizing Fundraising Committee Funds to Benefit Living Water’s Healing Ministry. eral days in advance of the presentation, Features: A foundational, practical ap- vations. but we have the responsibil- are devoted to the school nity,” said Randy Douglas, ingful relationships with that the proposal for some- St. Joseph’s. Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 to request a seat be reserved for them. proach to developing a prayer ministry Place: Upper room at St. Peters ity to pay the debt,” Father and to the children," she town supervisor of the Town God, family and community.” thing similar in AuSable and offers a Scriptural basis for God's gift ADULT BIBLE STUDY Kris Lauzon, pastor, said. said. "They're a wonderful of Jay, which includes the Forks is in very early stages. SPRING/SUMMER SALE staff." hamlet of AuSable Forks “There are lots of possibil- SUNDAY BREAKFAST of healing prayer. Student learns how to PRAYER MEETING Evans Mills - “A Quick Journey Through The budget for 2012-13 is No Roadrunners Peru – St. Vincent’s Thrift Store will have about $350,000. Ten em- The recent news of im- where the school is located. ities that we’re trying to look Mooers Forks – St. Ann’s will be having be an effective prayer minister through Plattsburgh the Bible” – Join us for this introductory Susan Richards’s daughter, their Spring/Summer Sale. – A weekly prayer meeting at and explore.” their annual Sunday breakfast including the use of video presentations by Francis “Great Adventure” course in Catholic Sara, attends second grade at Date: April 5-6 will be held every Wednesday (except the school. The day after the official those delicious cinnamon buns. and Judith MacNutt, discussion and scripture study. announcement that the Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first Wednesday). “It’s kind of like a second Date: April 7 praying over each other in groups. Regis- Date: Eight Mondays beginning April 15 school would close, Father Features: Customers may fill a large bag Time: 7 p.m. little home for her,” Mrs. Time: 8 a.m. to Noon tration and fees due by April 15. Course Place: Time: 6:30 p.m. School fundraisers are set Lauzon spoke to the stu- with gently used spring/summer cloth- St. Peter’s Church, St. Brother Richards said. Place: St. Ann’s Center limited to six. Overnight accommoda- Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center Her son, Samuel, now 12, dents at Mass. Andre' Chapel. Holy Name School has two will be mailed back in the envelope. ing and footwear for $6. AUSABLE FORKS - had transferred to Holy “Today, it’s sad for us,” he Cost: Adults, $8; Seniors 65 and over, $7; tions available. Features: DVD lectures by Jeff Cavins, fundraisers coming up aimed to help pay On Saturday, May 4, Holy Name will hold Name from the local public told the children. Children 6-10, $3; under 5, Free Contact: Email olaprayerhouse MONTHLY PRAYER GROUP discussion and home study. the debt and cover costs for the rest of the its 20th-annual Dinner and Auction at PANCAKE BREAKFAST school some years ago, after But he reminded them of @gmail.com or call 518-594-3253. Sciota – Monthly prayer group to be Contact: Advance registration is re- school year. American Legion Post 504 in AuSable Treadwell Mills – St. Alexander & St. struggling some with focus the promise of Good Friday, SPRING BRUNCH quired by April 10 at 767-1065. The Blue and Gold Semi-Formal Dinner Forks, with a Michigan and salad meal held second Friday of the month. and staying on task. and also how even those Joseph’s Church will hold an all you can Altona – Dance is set for Saturday, April 20, in the from 4 to 6 p.m. and the auction at 6. Holy Angels Church will be hav- BIBLE STUDY PROGRAM Time: 2 p.m. “He just did a 360,” his closest to Jesus didn’t recog- eat Pancake Breakfast. Gold Room of Rainbow Wedding and Ban- The school welcomes donations of any- ing an All You Can Eat Spring Brunch. Ellenburg Center – Our Lady of the Place: To be determined, contact Nancy SPAGHETTI DINNER mother said. “I think his nize him when he rose from Date: April 14 quet Hall in Altona, with doors opening at thing from gently used furniture to gift Date: April 14 Adirondacks House of Prayer will offer a Monette at 561-8225 for details Evans Mills – There will be a Spaghetti whole life just turned the dead. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 5 p.m. and a DJ from 7 to 11 p.m. baskets, gift cards to restaurants and other Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bible Study Program. Features Dinner to benefit the Indian River around. Holy Name School, he said, Place: St. Joseph’s Church Parish Hall : praying the Rosary, The Divine Tickets for that event, which celebrates businesses and cash. “To this day,” she added, might also undergo a trans- Cost: Adults, $7; Children un 12, $3 Dates: April 6 Chaplet, centering around creative Knights of Columbus. Holy Name School’s 100th anniversary, are “The profits (from both events) are used “… he says, ‘I just love that formation, he said, telling Features: Bake Sale and Craft Sale. Call Time: 10:30 a.m. to Noon Date: April 13 $35 per person. The reservation deadline for the current school year,” said secretary CLIMATE AMBASSADOR school.’” the students they might be 236-5848 to reserve craft table. Features: Rita Breen will be reflecting ESSEX Time: 4 p.m. is April 9. For tickets, call 647-8444 or Andrea Mitchell, who organizes the Plattsburgh – Dr. Gerry Gacioch, Chief of But it was clear Holy Name able to return for afternoon on themes of Lent Light lunch provided. Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center send a check and a self-addressed fundraisers with the Principal Christine Cardiology at Rochester General Hospi- was moving toward closure, sessions. HEALING MASS Donations appreciated. Cost: Adults, $7; senior citizens, $5; chil- stamped envelope to the school, P.O. Box Reynolds. “It’s really important that we be “That’s the hope we work tal’s Heart Institute who is also one of LIVING OUR FAITH Richards said, with the de- Ellenburg – Our Lady of the Adirondacks Contact: RSVP 518-594-3253 or Schroon Lake dren under 12, $5; under 5, Free 656, AuSable Forks NY 12912. The tickets successful.” with now,” the priest said, “a the nation’s twenty-one Catholic Climate - As part of the Year of clining enrollment and de- will be offering a Healing Mass. [email protected] Faith program at Our Lady of Lourdes creased class sizes. A few resurrection.” Ambassadors trained by the Catholic Cli CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 13 APRIL 3, 2013 APRIL 3, 2013 A YEAR OF FAITH... A STORY OF FAITH AT THE MOVIES A Year of Pilgrimage THE CROODS of Cloris Leachman), with as guardian. Tzutuhil dialect. By Joseph McAleer whom he continually feuds, When the earth quakes By Father Jay Seymour Father Stan spent fourteen years Catholic News Service and you have a recipe for and volcanoes erupt, the Episcopal vicar for clergy as pastor, mostly peaceful years for dysfunction and chaos. Croods have no choice but him, but it was not long before the "The Flintstones" on Every day at sunset, Grug to join Guy on the ultimate Over this “Year of Faith” there has conditions of war brought fear and steroids may best describe gathers his tribe and to- road trip toward their des- been a lot of emphasis, particularly suffering to his flock. When sol- "The Croods" (Fox). Echoing gether they retreat to the tiny. Awash in psychedelic in our own diocese, on pilgrimage. diers came one night dragging away the premise of the popular safety of a dark cave. colors, the many other- You can make virtual pilgrimages to one of his catechists, the priest felt 1960s TV series, this 3-D Thanks to him, the Croods worldly landscapes they en- Rome and elsewhere and also, helpless in responding to his cries animated comedy follows are the only family which counter are reminiscent of throughout the year, there will be for help. Father Stan searched tire- the rollicking adventures of has survived the terrors of James Cameron's "Avatar." numerous opportunities to visit pil- lessly in succeeding days to find his another "modern Stone Age the wild. Whether intentional or grimage sites within and outside of friend but to no avail. The catechist family." "Darkness brings death," not, "The Croods" carries an the diocese. simply became another of the re- Written and directed by Grug teaches his brood. intriguing Christian subtext. Though not on the diocesan list, I ported 50,000 “disappeared.” Chris Sanders ("How to "Fear keeps us alive. Never The characters of the title was privileged to make a wonderful In the process of searching, Father Train Your Dragon") and not be afraid. Curiosity live in fear in the dark. Guy pilgrimage/retreat this past January Stan himself became a marked man Kirk DeMicco ("Space kills." arrives and persuades them to Guatemala and El Salvador. It Father Stanley Rother of Oklahoma is shown at left and was put on a death list. For his Chimps"), "The Croods" is a But inquisitiveness gets to "live in the light" and "fol- was orchestrated by the Maryknoll with children in Guatemala before he was killed in own safety he returned to Okla- refreshing change of pace the better of Eep, who wan- low the sun." Doing so will Fathers and Brothers who have now 1981. In January, Father Jay Seymour took part in a homa for a brief time but he did not for Hollywood family fare. ders off one night, intrigued lead to a kind of salvation completed their fourteenth year of Year of Faith pilgrimage “walking in the footsteps of want to leave his flock without a Its punning title notwith- by a flickering light in the as well as a renewal of the offering this unique Central Ameri- modern day martyrs,”organized by the Maryknoll Fa- shepherd, abandoning them in their standing, the film's humor distance. It leads her to a bonds of family and friend- can experience. Joining me were thers and Brothers. Father Seymour reflects on the expe- time of need. is not at all crude -- there's stranger named Guy (voice ship. eighteen other priests and deacons rience here. Knowing the dangers he faced, he not a potty joke within sight of Ryan Reynolds). Guy is The Catholic News Service returned to Guatemala. It was not from across the US and Ireland. war period. He interviewed many (or smell). an orphan who has survived classification is A-I -- gen- The focus of this spiritual journey long afterwards that, late one night, Instead, we have a fast- through sheer resourceful- eral patronage. The Motion of the victims and/or witnesses of the soldiers came for him too. He was to “walk in the footsteps of massacres, killings and other paced, good-humored and ness -- and the discovery of Picture Association of Amer- modern day martyrs,” referring to was beaten and shot by the attack- beautifully rendered romp fire. ica rating is PG -- parental human rights violations during the ers leaving his body in a pool of the many outstanding men and war. Only two days after presenting that provides fun for movie- Eep is enchanted by the guidance suggested. Some women representing our church blood, some of which came from hunky lad. (Who knew Nean- material may not be suit- CNS PHOTO/DREAMWORKS the report at a special Mass at- goers of just about any age. Animated characters appear in the movie "The Croods." who, on being caught up in the ter- where nails were used to mark his Only frightening interludes derthals had abs of steel?) able for children. tended by many family members of head with a crown of thorns. rible civil war which raged in these selves around the altar of sacrifice those same victims, he was killed. that might overwhelm the But Guy predicts doom and countries during the 1980's and where his blood was shed. It was in 1981 that Father Rother littlest viewers pose any gloom unless the Croods For Bishop Gerardi, like the others was killed. The official Cause for 90's, ended up giving their lives in Just prior to his being killed already mentioned and the many concern for parents. follow his lead to a safe witness to Christ and the Gospel. (something which he anticipated) he his Beatification was begun in Octo- Climate change is in the haven he calls "Tomorrow." too numerous to mention, their ber 2007 but he is already revered With several remarkable, Christ- prayed: “If God accepts the sacrifice only crime seemed to be fidelity to air, and that fills Crood fam- Grug is suspicious, and re- filled Maryknoll missioners who had of my life, then may my blood be by his native parishioners as “their ily patriarch Grug (voice of sents relinquishing his role the teachings of Christ and to his saint”. His body was returned to lived through these turbulent times the seed of liberty and a sign of Kingdom. Nicolas Cage) with dread. as our guides, we visited the sites hope that will soon become a reality Oklahoma for burial but his heart Grug is overprotective of One of the most memorable vis- and blood (blood scooped from the where a number of these modern ... a bishop may die, but the church its on this trip was to a small village his loving wife, Ugga (voice day martyrs lived and gave their of God - the people- will never die.” floor where he was martyred) is en- of Catherine Keener), and of in a remote area of Guatemala shrined in an altar of the parish lives. The most famous of these re- I can attest that some of the fruits where we were introduced to one of their three kids: Eep (voice cent martyrs would be Archbishop of that prayer can be seen today in church in Santiago Atitlan. of Emma Stone), a rebellious the lesser known martyrs of this pe- As part of our pilgrimage we Oscar Romero. the church of El Salvador and be- riod, Father Stanley Rother. teen; Thunk (voice of Clark In meeting with those who knew yond. spent the night in this parish. It is a Duke), an outsized dimwit; Father Rother was a simple farm parish remarkable for its vibrancy him and walking the holy grounds Other holy ground which we vis- boy from rural Oklahoma who and rambunctious toddler where he lived, prayed and died, ited included the chapel erected on marked by Masses with packed Sandy, who growls rather seemed to be more comfortable on pews and with music provided by one comes away with a greater ap- the site where the bodies of Mary- a tractor and as a handyman than than speaks. preciation of his simplicity, his hu- knoll Sisters Ita Ford, Maura Clarke, numerous youth choirs. Throw in Grug's sassy laboring over Latin in seminary but We may hear of problems in our mility and his courage. He was one Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel and he felt the call from God to the mother-in-law, Gran (voice who took to heart and who truly Cleveland Lay Missioner Jean Dono- church but there seems to be no priesthood. Struggles with Latin did doubt that here the church is alive lived the admonition of the Prophet van were dumped after being tor- him in on his first try at a local sem- Isaiah to “Make justice your aim: re- tured and raped. and well, in no small part due to the inary but he was given a second blood of the martyrs that has been dress the wronged, hear the or- We also visited the University of chance at Mount St. Mary Seminary phan’s plea, defend the widow” Central America in San Salvador spilt on her behalf. Not all will be in Maryland and was ordained in martyrs and not all will be able to (Isaiah 1:17). where soldiers came in the middle 1963. He was a truly holy man who, for of the night and murdered six Je- make pilgrimages to Central Amer- Shortly after the call came from ica but, in faith, we are all pilgrims. simply standing up for the rights of suits along with a domestic em- Pope John XXIII for bishops to tithe the oppressed and for seeking jus- ployee and her daughter. As we continue our pilgrimage in their priests for countries of need, this “Year of Faith” may we find the tice, reconciliation and peace, was Back in Guatemala City it was just Father Stan volunteered and ended targeted by the death squads. a short ride to the parish where courage to witness to Christ and his up in the mission of Oklahoma City Gospel in our own small ways, day It was a moving experience to be Bishop Juan Gerardi was assassi- in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala. able to visit the hospital chapel nated in 1998. Bishop Gerardi was by day, step by step, so that people There, this same farm boy who may see more clearly that the where he was shot while celebrating head of a project documenting struggled with Latin, mastered not Mass and then celebrate Mass our- human rights violations during that church in Ogdensburg is alive and only Spanish but also the native well too! 12 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 5 APRIL 3, 2013 APRIL 3, 2013 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Easter joy goes on as we celebrate Divine Mercy Catholics The world was never the They are continuing God’s Lamb. but commissioned them to same after the Resurrection mercy and compassion to- John writes from his exile APRIL 7 preach his Name to the ends of Jesus Christ from wards the sick and along with many other of the earth. the dead. the crippled and the Christians, exiled by the Em- Divine Mercy Sunday He restored His trust in As a consequence, lame. peror Domitian, to the Isle Second Sunday of Easter them, and loved them even the readings for the Since Jesus had of Patmos. READINGS more. He would eventually at the Sundays following died on the cross Today we think of count- Acts 5: 12-16 send His Spirit to strengthen Easter, all the way not just for some, less Christians, driven from Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 them with His Divine Power. to Pentecost, deal but for all people, Muslim countries at a loss As Jesus showed His Di- with earth-shatter- His followers show of possessions, employ- John 20: 19-31 vine mercy to his apostles ing events. no discrimination in ment, and homeland. Pres- on this Sunday, the Church St. Luke wrote, healing both rich ent day persecution for the pears to those who had be- urges us this Sunday to not only his Gospel, and poor, Jews and faith is severe. Govern- trayed Him, those who in show our gratitude and be- Capitol but a second vol- Monsignor strangers to ments that could help are weakness had run far away lief in His never-failing for- ume called the Acts Paul E. Jerusalem. sadly so indifferent. from the soldiers and from giveness for our sins and of the Apostles that Today’s second Why is this Sunday called the mock trials---and from betrayals of His love. cover nearly seventy Whitmore reading is from the Divine Mercy Sunday? their Master in His three- He urges us to pray often years of history. great “dream book” Because Pope John Paul II hour agony and death. for a world that has aban- The first reading today is of John, the Book of Revela- saw in the visions of a Pol- As Jesus came through doned His commandments, taken from that book, It de- tion. We learn that it is God ish saint, Blessed Faustina, a those locked doors where ignored His words, shunned scribes a scene in the Tem- Himself through the Angel message Jesus Christ they had huddled in fear of His healing, and rejected His ple of spectacular healings. who told John to write down wished the world to focus arrest. He did not upbraid love. We need to imitate No, it’s not Jesus who is these great scenes of future on more—his Divine Mercy. or condemn them, but said God’s mercy by our daily the central figure, but the judgment and the glory that His Mercy is powerfully with loving compassion, prayer and speaking out on power of the Spirit now will come to Jesus and to shown in today’s Gospel as “Peace to You”. their behalf to our own gov- present in Jesus’ apostles. those who are faithful to the the newly-risen Saviour ap- He forgave them for their ernment. weakness, their cowardice, Our Easter joy continues and their sinfulness. He con- during these weeks after See additional listening sessions... updated sites tinued to heal them of their Easter as we prepare our- PHOTOS BY COLLEEN MINER doubts and the fears. selves in prayer with Mary More than 1000 Catholics from the eight dioceses of New York State - including Bishop Robert J. Cunningham, former bishop of Og- Secondly, he did not fire for a further “confirmation” densburg, current Bishop of Syracuse and administrator of Rochester; and Bishop Terry R. LaValley, shown above - were in Albany them from their ministry, of His gifts this Pentecost. March 20 for Catholics at the Capitol Day, the annual public policy day organized by the New York State Catholic Conference. The bish- ops are shown during the closing liturgy. On March 19, the diocesan leaders met privately with Governor Andrew Cuomo to advo- cate for issues critical to Catholics. They particularly voiced opposition to any law which would expand abortion in New York State. OUR READERS WRITE War onor help for women? we just want to offer help. All we heard leading up to Obara re- Within the Diocese of Ogdensburg, election was Republicans were waging a we have Catholic Charities war on women because of their stands (www.cathcharities.org) and local against abortion and contraception. parishes have the Gabriel Project I submit that pro-lifers are actually (named after the angel Gabriel who an- trying to protect women and their ba- nounced to Mary that she was pregnant bies, but are not allowed to offer them with Jesus (even she was troubled). an alternative to abortion. Both Catholic Charities and the Women are being victimized con- Gabriel Projects walk with you through- stantly by men through pornography, out your pregnancy and after, offering care-free sex, birth control and then love, material aid and emotional/spiri- abortion tual support. . Women don't own their bodies, men They will network with other agen- do - play things for men to play with cies for housing, adoption, counseling, then discard when done! medical/pre-natal care and practical as- But for now I'd like to offer help to sistance. women now pregnant with little to no Unfortunately millions of men and Students and faculty from Immaculate Heart Central School in Watertown were part of support to have their baby. women never hear about this and are the contingent from the Diocese of Ogdensburg who participated in Catholics at the In my recent letter, it's quite clear that persuaded to have a "doctor" abort (kill) Capitol. The day’s program featured a special talk for youth. Shown above are Lisa Par- a pregnant woman knows a baby is their child. sons, principal; St. Joseph Sister Cecilia Marie Hermann, vice-principal; Seth Conklin, growing in her womb, but all around tell This decision will have tragic conse- teacher; and students Michael Bamann, Jared Pignone, Addie McManimon, Emily Wat- quences for them in their futures. My son, Katey Kellogg, Michael Marra and Miles Sexton. her she must have an abortion. Catholics at the Capital closed with a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Above, Father Douglas J. Lucia, pastor in Some choice! Our mission is to save next letter will address this aftermath. Canton and episcopal vicar for worship and priestly formation, distributes communion at the liturgy. Before the Mass, the partici- babies and their mothers. When we're CHRIS LAROSE pants met with legislators to advocate for five key priorities set by the bishops: opposition to abortion expansion, preservation of praying outside of Planned Parenthood, POTSDAM Catholic schools, support for just health reform, increase in affordable housing and support for the imprisoned. 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 11 APRIL 3, 2013 APRIL 3, 2011 Liferight to host Fr. Tad Environmental Stewardship Rest in Peace Did you know that Pope Francis says good This week marks the anniversary …Vatican installed 1,000 solar pan- of the deaths of the following CATHOLIC els on Paul VI audience hall in 2008, Pacholczyk, April 20 clergymen men who have served and announced that same year that in the Diocese of Ogdensburg priests bring comfort, it had signed an agreement to be- WATERTOWN - Father Tadeusz and did laboratory research stem cell research and April 3 – Msgr. Philias Garand, 1942 come the first “carbon-neutral” Pacholczyk, a noted on hormonal regula- cloning. April 4 – Rev. Ronald Brabant, 1963; ethicist from the Na- tion of the immune re- state in Europe? Pope Francis has WORLD Rev. Francis J. Beyette, 1984 joy to those in need tional Catholic sponse. continued the efforts of his prede- Noted bioethicist will April 5 – Rev. Florence McCarthy, Bioethics Center in He later earned a cessors in his inaugural address by 1901; Rev. Amedee Lacasse, M.S.C., cardinals, Pope Francis led seem. Priests need to look Philadelphia, will be Ph.D. in Neuroscience discuss loving those with stating “The need to protect Cre- AT A GLANCE the featured speaker from Yale University, 1941; Msgr. Francis P. Devan, 1992 By Carol Glatz them in a renewal in their deeper at what's driving the disabilities and dealing ation, to protect every man and priestly promises. encounter: the person's un- at a Liferight lunch- where he focused on April 6 – Rev. Joseph E. Berard, 1942; Catholic News Service woman to look upon them with ten- derlying hope and desire for eon April 20 at the cloning genes for neu- with end of life issues Msgr. Arthur M. Gilbert, 1965 Christians must resist 'dark joy' of gossiping, pope says Savory Café in the rotransmitter trans- derness and love is to open a hori- VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope Francis ‘..be shepherds with the divine comfort, for being April 7 – Rev. Fabien Barnabe, 1883; VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Gossiping about someone is a "dark joy" that Christians "anointed with fragrant oil, Carriage House. porters which are He has given presentations zon of hope.” called on the world's priests Rev. Benjamin Grom, M.S.C., 1893; must resist because it is a betrayal like Judas' betrayal of Jesus, Pope Francis to bring the healing power of smell of sheep,’ so that people since they know we have it." Father Pacholczyk expressed in the and participated in roundta- Tips for living more lightly… will speak at 11:30 Fr. Tad brain. He worked for bles on contemporary Rev. Francois Cing-mars, 1902; Rev. said. Celebrating Mass at 7 a.m. in the Domus Sanctae Marthae, the pope of- God's grace to everyone in "We need to 'go out,' then, • Consider one action that could can sense the priest is not in order to experience our a.m. on “Loving Pacholczyk several years as a mo- bioethics throughout the James E. Duffy, 1934 fered a brief homily on the Gospel, which included Jesus' prediction that Judas need, to stay close to the Those With Disabili- lecular biologist at U.S., Canada, and Europe simplify your life this week, that will would betray him. The pope said that for Judas, who negotiated a price for marginalized and to be just concerned with his own anointing, its power and ties; a second pres- Massachusetts Gen- He is Director of Education use less resources of the planet. handing Jesus over to the authorities, "Jesus is like merchandise: He's sold. In "shepherds living with the own congregation, but its redemptive efficacy: to entation “Dealing With End of eral Hospital/Harvard Med- for The National Catholic •Use a clothesline or clothes bars for smell of the sheep." the 'outskirts' where there is the market of history, in the market of our own lives, when we choose 30 pieces suffering, bloodshed, blind- Life Issues” is scheduled for ical School. Bioethics Center in Philadel- drying your clothes saving energy Protecting God’s Children of silver and cast Jesus aside, the Lord has been sold," Pope Francis said. But Those priests "who do not is also a fisher of me go out of themselves" by ness that longs for sight, and 12:30, following lunch. Father Tad studied for five phia and directs the Center's and the need to purchase products people also do the same to each other, including "when we gossip about each The cost is $15. Reserva- years in Rome where he did National Catholic Certifica- The Diocese of Ogdensburg has being mediators between He focused his homily on prisoners in thrall to many that try to imitate the smell of other," he said. "I don't know why, but there is a dark joy in gossiping," he said. evil masters," the pope said. tions may be made by calling advanced work in dogmatic tion Program in Health Care scheduled sessions for Protecting God and men can "gradually the meaning of being "the fresh air dried. Use dryer only a few Sometimes we begin by saying nice things about another, but then we slip into become intermediaries, man- Ministers do not encounter Mickey Squier at 782-2297 or theology and in bioethics, ex- Ethics. God's Children for Adults. Pre-regis- anointed ones" through ordi- minutes to get wrinkles out, only gossip, making the object of our chatter merchandise to be bartered. agers," he said March 28 dur- nation, underlining Holy God through "soul-searching Joan Boulio at 639-6688. amining the question of de- Father Tad writes a tration online is required in order to Father Pacholczyk, Ph.D. is layed ensoulment of the monthly column , "Making when needed. ing the chrism Mass in St. Thursday as the day Jesus or constant introspection," participate. Participants may pre- he said. a priest of the diocese of Fall human embryo. Sense Out of Bioethics" •Use simple hand tools like brooms, Pope Francis to live in Vatican guesthouse, not papal apartments Peter's Basilica. shared his priesthood with River, Mass. He has testified before which appears in the North register at www.virtus.org by se- When a priest "doesn't put the apostles. Even though "self-help hand sweepers, rakes, etc. to reduce VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has decided not to move into the papal courses can be useful in life," As an undergraduate he members of the Massachu- Country Catholic. lecting the registration button and apartments in the Apostolic Palace, but to live in a suite in the Vatican guest- his own skin and own heart God anointed his servants use of electrical or gasoline powered on the line, he never hears a so they would be there for he said, living by them will earned degrees in philoso- setts, Wisconsin, Virginia and From stem cell research to following the directions. All em- house where he has been since the beginning of the conclave that elected him, phy, biochemistry, molecular Oregon State Legislatures tools. warm, heartfelt word of others, serving "the poor, only lead people to become organ donation, abortion to ployees and volunteers who partici- said Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman. "He is experimenting cell biology, and chemistry, during deliberations over euthanasia, he offers a clear thanks" from those he has prisoners, the sick, for those "pelagians," that is to falsely and compelling analysis of pate in church sponsored activities with this type of living arrangement, which is simple," but allows him "to live in helped, the pope said in his who are sorrowing and believe that good will and modem bioethical questions, To advertise in the NCC with minor are required to partici- community with others," both the permanent residents - priests and bishops homily. alone," the pope said stand- strenuous effort without di- addressing issues we may pate in this training. Further infor- who work at the Vatican - as well as guests coming to the Vatican for meetings "This is precisely the rea- ing at a lectern. vine aid may overcome sin. confront at one time or an- Call Christine mation is available from Atonement and conferences, Father Lombardi said March 26. The spokesman said Pope son why some priests grow The precious sacramental The power of grace "comes other in our daily living. Francis has moved out of the room he drew by lot before the conclave and into dissatisfied, lose heart and oil "is not intended just to alive and flourishes to the 315-608-7556 Sister Ellen Donahue, 315-393- extent that we, in faith, go Suite 201, a room that has slightly more elegant furnishings and a larger living become in a sense collectors make us fragrant, much less 2920, ext. 403. of antiquities or novelties -- to be kept in a jar, for then it out and give ourselves and April 8 - 8 p.m., St. Patrick’s Curch, room where he can receive guests. The Domus Sanctae Marthae, the official instead of being shepherds would become rancid and the Gospel to others, giving Port Henry name of the guesthouse, was built in 1996 specifically to house cardinals during living with 'the smell of the the heart bitter," the pope what little ointment we have April 8 - 6:30 p.m., Immaculate a conclave. Celebrating Mass March 26 with the residents and guests, Pope Fran- sheep,'" he said. said. to those who have nothing, nothing at all," he said. Heart Central High School, Water- cis told them he intended to stay, Father Lombardi said. "This is what I am asking He said a good priest you," he said with emphasis, anoints his people "with the The pope called for resist- town Same-sex marriage cases may not provide game-changing rules looking up from his prepared oil of gladness," by preaching ing the onslaught of the "cri- April 10 - 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As Georgetown University law professor Michael Gottes- text, "be shepherds with the the Gospel "with unction," sis of priestly identity Clayton (which) threatens us all and man put it, the people who lined up outside the Supreme Court for days to be smell of sheep," so that peo- that is with the soothing, ple can sense the priest is adds to the broader cultural Aug. 29 - 8 p.m., SUNY Potsdam able to watch a legal argument about the validity of same-sex marriage must comforting words of God. not just concerned with his If people leave Mass "look- crisis," and for not giving up have been surprised to find half the court's time devoted to debating legal own congregation, but is also ing as if they have heard casting one's nets in the standing, jurisdiction and states' rights versus federalism. Gottesman opened a a fisher of men. good news," then the priest name of the Lord. To Report Abuse March 27 panel discussion at the Georgetown Law Center about oral arguments Presiding over the first of has clearly done his job well, "It is not a bad thing that in two cases related to same-sex marriage heard at the court that day and two Holy Thursday liturgies, the pope said. reality forces us to 'put out If you have a complaint of suspected March 26 by observing that both cases may well be decided over legal ques- Pope Francis blessed the oils "When we have this rela- into the deep,'" where "the misconduct involving diocesan clergy, tions unrelated to marriage. That was surely surprising, Gottesman said, to the that will be used in the sacra- tionship with God and with only thing that counts is 'unction,' not 'function,'" he religious, employees or volunteers, people who camped out for days to get seats at the arguments and the thou- ments of baptism, confirma- his people, and his grace contact the Episcopal Vicar for clergy tion, ordination and the passes through us, then we said, where bringing God's sands of people on either side who rallied outside the courtroom. They may healing and comfort to oth- Rev. James Seymour at 315-393-2920 anointing of the sick. are priests, mediators be- have been somewhat puzzled that what the public sees as the core issue -- Deacons carried the sacra- tween God and men," he ers is the priority. or the Victims Assistance Coordinator, should same-sex couples have a uniform right to marry -- barely come up at all. mental oils in six large silver said. The pope ended his homily Terrianne Yanulavich,Adult & Youth Instead, in Hollingsworth v. Perry the court may rule on California's Proposition urns to the main altar to be The pope urged priests to by asking the faithful to "be Counseling Services of Northern New 8, which banned same-sex marriage, on the basis of whether it was proper for blessed by the pope in his not grow weary of people's close to your priests with af- York, PO Box 2446, Plattsburgh, NY, the people who put the 2008 initiative on the ballot to appeal the federal Dis- first chrism Mass as bishop requests and needs no mat- fection and with your 12901; e-mail: [email protected]; trict Court ruling that said the law is unconstitutional. of Rome. ter how "inconvenient ... prayers, that they may al- ways be shepherds accord- Phone: 518-569-0612; Fax: 518- Surrounded by more than purely material or downright 1,600 priests, bishops and banal," such appeals may ing to God's heart." 425-0401 10 World/nation NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC the Gallery 7 APRIL 3, 2013 APRIL 3, 2013 PAPAL FOOT WASHING Crowd kneels in front of AROUND THE NORTH COUNTRY court, shows support for FACES traditional marriage best arrangement for chil- OF FAITH By Joseph Austin dren," Princeton University Catholic News Service senior Margaret Fortney told CNS. During the final weeks of Lent "Every child deserves a WASHINGTON (CNS) - With sunlight mom and dad," read a sign. blanketing the street March Just after the protests, 26, participants in the na- Facebook lit up as people tional March for Marriage changed their profile pic- paused for a moment to tures to red backgrounds The Knights of Columbus Northern Conference held its 39th Annual Freethrow Contest kneel down and say a prayer with equal signs on them in March 9 at Massena Central High School. Michael Rayome, freethrow director, and in front of the U.S. Supreme support of same-sex mar- David Clark , chairman of Northern Conference, are shown wWith two of the winners. Court. riage. Others posted plus Above is, Brogan LaRose of Ogdensburg who won the Boys Age 10 division; below, Jae- That morning, the justices signs to support traditional marriage. lyn Martin of Chateaugay who won the Girls Age 12 division. Brogan, Jaelyn and all heard oral arguments on the the other winners competed in the Upstate Freethrow Contest on March 23. constitutionality of Califor- A rosary dangling from her nia's law banning same-sex fingers, Pat O'Brien said she marriage. The next day, they was at the March for Mar- listened to arguments in a riage for her children. challenge to the federal De- O'Brien, 74, is the mother of fense of Marriage Act. seven children had has 30 On all sides of the grandchildren and one great- grandchild. She came on a marchers, supporters of le- CNS PHOTO/MATTHEW BARRICK galizing marriage for same- A woman displays a sign during the full bus of 57 people from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic sex couples took part in the March for Marriage rally in Washington Church in Westchester, Pa. United for Marriage March March 26. Thousands of people who Equality and chanted, "Gay, Tamoa Vivas, an active gathered in support of traditional mar- member of Puerto Rico por la straight, black, or white, mar- riage took their message to the U.S. riage is a civil right." Familia, agreed. CNS PHOTO/L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO VIA REUTERS Supreme Court as they walked and held "When they approve the Pope Francis washes the foot of a prison inmate during the Holy Thursday Mass of the For Sister Mariela Stodden aloft placards objecting to same- sex law, they will teach it to our PHOTO BY CHRISTINE WARD Lord's Supper at Rome's Casal del Marmo prison for minors March 28. Pope Francis of Franciscan University in marriage. Steubenville, Ohio, the face- children in the schools," she The staff of the Diocese of Ogdensburg in conjunction with Claxton Hepburn Medical Center and the Ogdensburg Housing Authority washed the feet of 12 young people of different nationalities and faiths, including at l off between the two crowds civil rights because homo- said. This is not religious lib- collected 13 boxes of food during the weeks of Lent for the Ogdensburg Neighborhood Center. Pictured, from left, are: Betsy McNa- east two Muslims and two women, who are housed at the juvenile detention facility. was not troubling. sexuals can vote, (use) same erty, she explained. "Even mara, CHMC; Diane Boyer, Ogdensburg Housing; Father Jay Seymour, Valerie Mathews, Linda Ross, Father Doug Lucia and Elaine Sey- "It was very peaceful walk- lunch counter, same rest- lesbians and gays don't be- mour, Diocese of Ogdensburg; Lori Whiteford, CHMC; Steve Krauz, CHMC; and Patty Conger, Director of Neighborhood Center. ing in the March for Mar- room, same water fountain. lieve in (same-sex marriage)," On Palm Sunday riage," she said. (This is) totally different," ar- she claimed. Sister Stodden, a member gued talk show host Carl People young and old, of VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope Francis celebrated his first Palm Sunday of the Franciscan Martyrs of Boyd Jr. as he engaged a sup- every religion, race and back- Mass as pope March 24, telling an overflow crowd in St. St. George, told Catholic porter of same-sex marriage. ground, were at the March Peter's Square that Christ's death on the cross is a source News Service she prayed the "Homosexuality is not a for Marriage. From the start, of eternal consolation and joy. rosary on the way for the in- right. It's a decision," Pastor the crowd included a large "A Christian can never be sad. Never give way to discour- tentions of the march. Abel Palomo of the Pente- group of Hispanics. agement," the pope said in his homily, assuring listeners "One man, one woman," costal Holiness Church in "We are against homosex- that with Jesus, "We are never alone, even at difficult mo- chanted participants in the College Park, Md., told a man ual marriage," said Johnny ments, even at difficult moments when our life's journey March for Marriage as they who was holding hands with Alvarez, through a friend comes up against problems and obstacles that seem insur- moved forward. Some mem- another man. who interpreted for him. A mountable, and there are so many of them." bers of the opposing march "My parents separated Pentecostal, he is originally Pope Francis characteristically strayed from his prepared tried to block the way by when I was young. I still rec- from Honduras and is now text in a personal aside when deploring the sin of greed, forming a human wall in the ognize something missing," living in New York City. adding that money is something "no one can bring with street, but the police rushed marcher Esteban Freeman, a "Calling a man 'father' and him. My grandmother would say to us children, 'No shroud in and helped to escort the student at St. John's College a woman 'mother' doesn't has pockets.'" pro-traditional marriage in Annapolis, Md., told CNS. make them that," said Noting that "for 28 years Palm Sunday has been World crowd through. "Why would you want to self- Chicagoan Anthony Chan. Youth Day," the pope told young people in the congregation As the crowd pushed on- impose that on children? Re- "It's about time the faithful that "you bring us the joy of faith, and you tell us that we ward, stragglers were left be- defining marriage to just a started pushing back," Gus romantic relationship, just Alzona, a member of St. Jane Children in grades kindergarten through three of CCD classes at St. Alphonsus Holy must live the faith with a young heart, always, even at the hind and they engaged in Name of Jesus Parish in Tupper Lake, offered a multi-media presentation of The Sta- age of 70 or 80." heated conversations with love, won't hold you to- Frances de Chantal Parish in gether. Emotions won't hold tions of the Cross for parishioners March 15. The students presented all the readings, Pope Francis confirmed that he would attend the July the opposing crowd. Bethesda, Md., told CNS as he Emily Nachbauer and Thomas Racette play table tennis during a “Lock-In” at Seton Catholic Central in Plattsburgh March 15. Stu- you together." grasped a red and white provided sign language as they sang songs, and led the concluding prayers. Above are 2013 World Youth Day celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, say- "The homosexual rights dents enjoyed games, an obstacle course, music, and more. They also learned about the lack of clean water in developing nations, ing, "I will see you in that great city in Brazil." Traditional marriage is "the Templar flag in his hands. kindergarteners Elli Dukett, who led the Hail Mary and Bauer Callaghan, who did a movement is not the same as reading. and raised money toward Seton Catholic’s goal of raising funds for 75 water purifiers for the Mission of Hope 8 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 9 APRIL 3, 2013 APRIL 3, 2013 The name Sts. Kateri & Andre’ is chosen because of devotion to both saints CDA regent: ‘it’s amazing to see what we can do’ New CDA court instituted in Morrisonville said. “It’s just amazing to see going to church as much By Kristina Dean what we can do and how we anymore, so we are trying Staff writer can do it.” very hard to spread the mes- Mrs. Martin, who attends sage,” she said. Personal reflection WILLSBORO - Between a full- St. Philip of Jesus Church in “Part of problem is that time job as social worker, du- Willsboro, is also local regent priests may not know who ties as a wife, mother and for the Willsboro court we are,” she said. “Unless on a ‘joyous day’ grandmother of nine grand- which, along with others, they have personal contact children, Penny Martin has helped to establish the with us, they don’t truly what she calls a “crazy” newest court in the diocese know who we are.” schedule. in Morrisonville, Jan. 6. Ms. Martin said the Daugh- By Christina Packwood She described the event as ters support seminarians, Regent, Court Sts Kateri & Andre’ Penny Martin of Willsboro very exciting. often sending cards, notes, On January 6, 2013 a new “Mass was absolutely phe- and gifts to encourage them. Catholic Daughters of the is New York State Regent nomenal,” she said. “There Other efforts include at- Americas court was insti- of Catholic Daughters are still courts who attended Timothy M. Dolan. tending the local March for tuted at St. Alexander and who are saying how special “We donate a lot of time, a Life in Plattsburgh, as well as St. Joseph Parish in Mor- The Elizabethtown resi- that Mass was, and how lot of our hours, money, and the national event in Wash- risonville, at the 10:30 am dent rises in the early hours proud they were to be a a lot of ourselves to the ington D.C. The Daughters Mass. of the morning and also Catholic Daughter and be a things that we do,” she said. also donate money to young Penny Martin, a parishioner of St. Philip part of that event.” people who would like to First Vice National Regent, spends between three and of Jesus Church in Willsboro, is in her sec- During the conclave, Cardi- Helene Shepard called the four hours after her work nal Dolan communicated ride the youth buses and at- ond term as New York State Regent of tend the national event, but candidates for officers for- day for her duties as New the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Unity, charity, prayer that he missed New York ward, presenting them to York State Regent of the Established in 1903 by the State and he needed socks, who can’t afford to do so. months. She is shown above speaking at the 2010 Father Scott Seymour for in- Catholic Daughters of the Knights of Columbus, the so the Catholic Daughters or- The group also was instru- We decided what our new national CDA convention held in Buffalo. stallation. Americas. Catholic Daughters of the ganized a project to donate mental in starting Save Our court would be called and State Regent Penny Martin She is in her second two- example, she said, and helps Americas is a national organ- socks, she said. Aging Religious, or SOAR, voted on Sts. Kateri & then presented us with a year term. to make a difference. ization that focuses prima- Catholic Daughters has not and also helps build houses Andre. Many of us have a PHOTO BY SHAWN RYAN rose which we placed in “It’s very rewarding, know- Every CDA court is affili- rily on unity, charity and always actively promoted with Habitat for Humanity. devotion to both new saints. State and national representatives were on hand for the institution of the newest Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court in the front of our patroness The ing the things we are able to ated with a parish. Alongside prayer. membership, she said. They We felt a connection be- Diocese of Ogdensburg. Court Sts. Kateri & Andre #2663 was established Jan. 6 at St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville. In front are Blessed Mother. do for others, and to be able the priest, the members Besides helping new courts didn’t “shout from the cause we know about both Penny Martin from Willsboro, New York State Regent; Helene Shepard, First Vice National Regent; and Marianne Eaton; State Secre- After signing the Institu- to help so many people,” she work together to meet the to form, Mrs. Martin said rooftops,” she said. But de- A future court saints, have visited their tary; back, Mary Ziesig, First Vice State Regent; and the officers for the Morrisonville Court, Angie Aquila, Financial Secretary; Christina tion. Father Scott blessed said. “I’m a person who says needs of the parish, which they have sent $2,000 to clining membership caused shrines in New York and Penny Martin hopes to see the es- Packwood, Regent, Father Scott Seymour, pastor in Morrisonville who serves as Chaplain for the new court as well as New York State each of us and all of our you have to be a good come first. However, because each of the eight dioceses of them to change and promote Canada and many of our Chaplain; Phyllis Robidas, Vice Regent; Michelle Hamilton, Recording Secretary; Jean Bouchard, Treasurer; and Heather A. Rave, 2nd new court members. Catholic first, before you can they are a national organiza- New York State. their organization. One thing tablishment of a new Catholic families have been devoted Vice State Regent. The Mass and the Institu- be a good Catholic Daughter. tion, their efforts can go fur- Prior to the selection of the that helps is by connecting Daughters court in Ogdensburg. for years to them as well. tion was very moving for all If you aren’t, it won’t work ther. pope, they were praying for with priests. Anyone interested can contact her When late December of us. Members from courts for you.” “The parish comes first, the cardinal conclave, she “We are suffering from lack rolled along we were ready at (518) 572-0648. across New York State were The organization sets an but as a national organiza- said, especially for Cardinal of numbers. People aren’t for January 6th. Our first present, the Knights of tion we can do so much,” she Who are the Catholic year will enlighten us into Columbus were present, many wonderful moments. parish members, our choir We look forward to the Na- and organist. This day was tional Day of Prayer, Re- Daughters of America? so joyous. spect Life Sunday and Local courts provided a National CDA Day, our fantastic reception after Formed in 1903, The Catholic Daughters when he spoke of the necessity of “femi- monthly meetings and Mass in our Jubilee Hall. of the Americas is one of the oldest and nine genius”in today’s world. going forth to serve our They even had a cake made largest organizations of Catholic women in The program includes concerns of parish and community. with the pictures of St. Ka- the Americas. today’s church and society as well as is- We are Court Sts. Kateri & teri & St. Andre' on it. They donate to charities, administer sues that affect the well-being of women Andre' #2663 and our motto scholarship programs and strive “to be and children. is "Unity and Charity." There helping hands where there is pain, The Legislative Program encourages in- First steps are over 75000 dues paying poverty, sorrow or sickness.” terested members to learn about laws that Last October several members of CDA, we cover The CDA motto is “Unity and Charity.” may influence their faith and to contact Women from St. Alexander’s 45 states, Puerto Rico, The CDA was formed over 100 years ago their state representatives to make their Parish started gathering to Guam, Mexico and the Vir- and today numbers 75,000 dues-paying personal positions known through Opera- decide to form a new CDA gin Islands and now there members in 1,250 courts (local chapters) tion Morning Star [The Catholic Daughters court. We knew there was a are 35 more as we join this in 45 states across the country, and in of the Americas does not endorse political need for a ladies group at group of spiritual, charita- Puerto Rico, Mexico, Guam, and the Virgin candidates]. this time that would give us ble, unified women. Islands. Girls and young women ages 6-18 can the means to serve our CDA was formed over 100 Catholic Daughter women enjoy each join the Junior Catholic Daughters of the parish and community. years ago so this is just a other’s company at meetings and work Americas. During this time Father beginning. hard for their parishes and communities. Young college women can become mem- Scott and State Regent In conclusion, Sts Kateri & Deeply spiritual, together they share bers of Campus Courts at some universi- Penny Martin played an in- Andre' #2663 of Mor- faith, love of God and a distinctly feminine ties. tricate role as did Krista risonville sends the North spirituality alluded to by Pope John Paul II (From www.catholicdaughters.org) Reyell (State Membership Country blessings and a fu- Chair). We met for three ture of "Unity and Charity." 8 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 9 APRIL 3, 2013 APRIL 3, 2013 The name Sts. Kateri & Andre’ is chosen because of devotion to both saints CDA regent: ‘it’s amazing to see what we can do’ New CDA court instituted in Morrisonville said. “It’s just amazing to see going to church as much By Kristina Dean what we can do and how we anymore, so we are trying Staff writer can do it.” very hard to spread the mes- Mrs. Martin, who attends sage,” she said. Personal reflection WILLSBORO - Between a full- St. Philip of Jesus Church in “Part of problem is that time job as social worker, du- Willsboro, is also local regent priests may not know who ties as a wife, mother and for the Willsboro court we are,” she said. “Unless on a ‘joyous day’ grandmother of nine grand- which, along with others, they have personal contact children, Penny Martin has helped to establish the with us, they don’t truly what she calls a “crazy” newest court in the diocese know who we are.” schedule. in Morrisonville, Jan. 6. Ms. Martin said the Daugh- By Christina Packwood She described the event as ters support seminarians, Regent, Court Sts Kateri & Andre’ Penny Martin of Willsboro very exciting. often sending cards, notes, On January 6, 2013 a new “Mass was absolutely phe- and gifts to encourage them. Catholic Daughters of the is New York State Regent nomenal,” she said. “There Other efforts include at- Americas court was insti- of Catholic Daughters are still courts who attended Timothy M. Dolan. tending the local March for tuted at St. Alexander and who are saying how special “We donate a lot of time, a Life in Plattsburgh, as well as St. Joseph Parish in Mor- The Elizabethtown resi- that Mass was, and how lot of our hours, money, and the national event in Wash- risonville, at the 10:30 am dent rises in the early hours proud they were to be a a lot of ourselves to the ington D.C. The Daughters Mass. of the morning and also Catholic Daughter and be a things that we do,” she said. also donate money to young Penny Martin, a parishioner of St. Philip part of that event.” people who would like to First Vice National Regent, spends between three and of Jesus Church in Willsboro, is in her sec- During the conclave, Cardi- Helene Shepard called the four hours after her work nal Dolan communicated ride the youth buses and at- ond term as New York State Regent of tend the national event, but candidates for officers for- day for her duties as New the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Unity, charity, prayer that he missed New York ward, presenting them to York State Regent of the Established in 1903 by the State and he needed socks, who can’t afford to do so. months. She is shown above speaking at the 2010 Father Scott Seymour for in- Catholic Daughters of the Knights of Columbus, the so the Catholic Daughters or- The group also was instru- We decided what our new national CDA convention held in Buffalo. stallation. Americas. Catholic Daughters of the ganized a project to donate mental in starting Save Our court would be called and State Regent Penny Martin She is in her second two- example, she said, and helps Americas is a national organ- socks, she said. Aging Religious, or SOAR, voted on Sts. Kateri & then presented us with a year term. to make a difference. ization that focuses prima- Catholic Daughters has not and also helps build houses Andre. Many of us have a PHOTO BY SHAWN RYAN rose which we placed in “It’s very rewarding, know- Every CDA court is affili- rily on unity, charity and always actively promoted with Habitat for Humanity. devotion to both new saints. State and national representatives were on hand for the institution of the newest Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court in the front of our patroness The ing the things we are able to ated with a parish. Alongside prayer. membership, she said. They We felt a connection be- Diocese of Ogdensburg. Court Sts. Kateri & Andre #2663 was established Jan. 6 at St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville. In front are Blessed Mother. do for others, and to be able the priest, the members Besides helping new courts didn’t “shout from the cause we know about both Penny Martin from Willsboro, New York State Regent; Helene Shepard, First Vice National Regent; and Marianne Eaton; State Secre- After signing the Institu- to help so many people,” she work together to meet the to form, Mrs. Martin said rooftops,” she said. But de- A future court saints, have visited their tary; back, Mary Ziesig, First Vice State Regent; and the officers for the Morrisonville Court, Angie Aquila, Financial Secretary; Christina tion. Father Scott blessed said. “I’m a person who says needs of the parish, which they have sent $2,000 to clining membership caused shrines in New York and Penny Martin hopes to see the es- Packwood, Regent, Father Scott Seymour, pastor in Morrisonville who serves as Chaplain for the new court as well as New York State each of us and all of our you have to be a good come first. However, because each of the eight dioceses of them to change and promote Canada and many of our Chaplain; Phyllis Robidas, Vice Regent; Michelle Hamilton, Recording Secretary; Jean Bouchard, Treasurer; and Heather A. Rave, 2nd new court members. Catholic first, before you can they are a national organiza- New York State. their organization. One thing tablishment of a new Catholic families have been devoted Vice State Regent. The Mass and the Institu- be a good Catholic Daughter. tion, their efforts can go fur- Prior to the selection of the that helps is by connecting Daughters court in Ogdensburg. for years to them as well. tion was very moving for all If you aren’t, it won’t work ther. pope, they were praying for with priests. Anyone interested can contact her When late December of us. Members from courts for you.” “The parish comes first, the cardinal conclave, she “We are suffering from lack rolled along we were ready at (518) 572-0648. across New York State were The organization sets an but as a national organiza- said, especially for Cardinal of numbers. People aren’t for January 6th. Our first present, the Knights of tion we can do so much,” she Who are the Catholic year will enlighten us into Columbus were present, many wonderful moments. parish members, our choir We look forward to the Na- and organist. This day was tional Day of Prayer, Re- Daughters of America? so joyous. spect Life Sunday and Local courts provided a National CDA Day, our fantastic reception after Formed in 1903, The Catholic Daughters when he spoke of the necessity of “femi- monthly meetings and Mass in our Jubilee Hall. of the Americas is one of the oldest and nine genius”in today’s world. going forth to serve our They even had a cake made largest organizations of Catholic women in The program includes concerns of parish and community. with the pictures of St. Ka- the Americas. today’s church and society as well as is- We are Court Sts. Kateri & teri & St. Andre' on it. They donate to charities, administer sues that affect the well-being of women Andre' #2663 and our motto scholarship programs and strive “to be and children. is "Unity and Charity." There helping hands where there is pain, The Legislative Program encourages in- First steps are over 75000 dues paying poverty, sorrow or sickness.” terested members to learn about laws that Last October several members of CDA, we cover The CDA motto is “Unity and Charity.” may influence their faith and to contact Women from St. Alexander’s 45 states, Puerto Rico, The CDA was formed over 100 years ago their state representatives to make their Parish started gathering to Guam, Mexico and the Vir- and today numbers 75,000 dues-paying personal positions known through Opera- decide to form a new CDA gin Islands and now there members in 1,250 courts (local chapters) tion Morning Star [The Catholic Daughters court. We knew there was a are 35 more as we join this in 45 states across the country, and in of the Americas does not endorse political need for a ladies group at group of spiritual, charita- Puerto Rico, Mexico, Guam, and the Virgin candidates]. this time that would give us ble, unified women. Islands. Girls and young women ages 6-18 can the means to serve our CDA was formed over 100 Catholic Daughter women enjoy each join the Junior Catholic Daughters of the parish and community. years ago so this is just a other’s company at meetings and work Americas. During this time Father beginning. hard for their parishes and communities. Young college women can become mem- Scott and State Regent In conclusion, Sts Kateri & Deeply spiritual, together they share bers of Campus Courts at some universi- Penny Martin played an in- Andre' #2663 of Mor- faith, love of God and a distinctly feminine ties. tricate role as did Krista risonville sends the North spirituality alluded to by Pope John Paul II (From www.catholicdaughters.org) Reyell (State Membership Country blessings and a fu- Chair). We met for three ture of "Unity and Charity." 10 World/nation NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC the Gallery 7 APRIL 3, 2013 APRIL 3, 2013 PAPAL FOOT WASHING Crowd kneels in front of AROUND THE NORTH COUNTRY court, shows support for FACES traditional marriage best arrangement for chil- OF FAITH By Joseph Austin dren," Princeton University Catholic News Service senior Margaret Fortney told CNS. During the final weeks of Lent "Every child deserves a WASHINGTON (CNS) - With sunlight mom and dad," read a sign. blanketing the street March Just after the protests, 26, participants in the na- Facebook lit up as people tional March for Marriage changed their profile pic- paused for a moment to tures to red backgrounds The Knights of Columbus Northern Conference held its 39th Annual Freethrow Contest kneel down and say a prayer with equal signs on them in March 9 at Massena Central High School. Michael Rayome, freethrow director, and in front of the U.S. Supreme support of same-sex mar- David Clark , chairman of Northern Conference, are shown wWith two of the winners. Court. riage. Others posted plus Above is, Brogan LaRose of Ogdensburg who won the Boys Age 10 division; below, Jae- That morning, the justices signs to support traditional marriage. lyn Martin of Chateaugay who won the Girls Age 12 division. Brogan, Jaelyn and all heard oral arguments on the the other winners competed in the Upstate Freethrow Contest on March 23. constitutionality of Califor- A rosary dangling from her nia's law banning same-sex fingers, Pat O'Brien said she marriage. The next day, they was at the March for Mar- listened to arguments in a riage for her children. challenge to the federal De- O'Brien, 74, is the mother of fense of Marriage Act. seven children had has 30 On all sides of the grandchildren and one great- grandchild. She came on a marchers, supporters of le- CNS PHOTO/MATTHEW BARRICK galizing marriage for same- A woman displays a sign during the full bus of 57 people from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic sex couples took part in the March for Marriage rally in Washington Church in Westchester, Pa. United for Marriage March March 26. Thousands of people who Equality and chanted, "Gay, Tamoa Vivas, an active gathered in support of traditional mar- member of Puerto Rico por la straight, black, or white, mar- riage took their message to the U.S. riage is a civil right." Familia, agreed. CNS PHOTO/L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO VIA REUTERS Supreme Court as they walked and held "When they approve the Pope Francis washes the foot of a prison inmate during the Holy Thursday Mass of the For Sister Mariela Stodden aloft placards objecting to same- sex law, they will teach it to our PHOTO BY CHRISTINE WARD Lord's Supper at Rome's Casal del Marmo prison for minors March 28. Pope Francis of Franciscan University in marriage. Steubenville, Ohio, the face- children in the schools," she The staff of the Diocese of Ogdensburg in conjunction with Claxton Hepburn Medical Center and the Ogdensburg Housing Authority washed the feet of 12 young people of different nationalities and faiths, including at l off between the two crowds civil rights because homo- said. This is not religious lib- collected 13 boxes of food during the weeks of Lent for the Ogdensburg Neighborhood Center. Pictured, from left, are: Betsy McNa- east two Muslims and two women, who are housed at the juvenile detention facility. was not troubling. sexuals can vote, (use) same erty, she explained. "Even mara, CHMC; Diane Boyer, Ogdensburg Housing; Father Jay Seymour, Valerie Mathews, Linda Ross, Father Doug Lucia and Elaine Sey- "It was very peaceful walk- lunch counter, same rest- lesbians and gays don't be- mour, Diocese of Ogdensburg; Lori Whiteford, CHMC; Steve Krauz, CHMC; and Patty Conger, Director of Neighborhood Center. ing in the March for Mar- room, same water fountain. lieve in (same-sex marriage)," On Palm Sunday riage," she said. (This is) totally different," ar- she claimed. Sister Stodden, a member gued talk show host Carl People young and old, of VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope Francis celebrated his first Palm Sunday of the Franciscan Martyrs of Boyd Jr. as he engaged a sup- every religion, race and back- Mass as pope March 24, telling an overflow crowd in St. St. George, told Catholic porter of same-sex marriage. ground, were at the March Peter's Square that Christ's death on the cross is a source News Service she prayed the "Homosexuality is not a for Marriage. From the start, of eternal consolation and joy. rosary on the way for the in- right. It's a decision," Pastor the crowd included a large "A Christian can never be sad. Never give way to discour- tentions of the march. Abel Palomo of the Pente- group of Hispanics. agement," the pope said in his homily, assuring listeners "One man, one woman," costal Holiness Church in "We are against homosex- that with Jesus, "We are never alone, even at difficult mo- chanted participants in the College Park, Md., told a man ual marriage," said Johnny ments, even at difficult moments when our life's journey March for Marriage as they who was holding hands with Alvarez, through a friend comes up against problems and obstacles that seem insur- moved forward. Some mem- another man. who interpreted for him. A mountable, and there are so many of them." bers of the opposing march "My parents separated Pentecostal, he is originally Pope Francis characteristically strayed from his prepared tried to block the way by when I was young. I still rec- from Honduras and is now text in a personal aside when deploring the sin of greed, forming a human wall in the ognize something missing," living in New York City. adding that money is something "no one can bring with street, but the police rushed marcher Esteban Freeman, a "Calling a man 'father' and him. My grandmother would say to us children, 'No shroud in and helped to escort the student at St. John's College a woman 'mother' doesn't has pockets.'" pro-traditional marriage in Annapolis, Md., told CNS. make them that," said Noting that "for 28 years Palm Sunday has been World crowd through. "Why would you want to self- Chicagoan Anthony Chan. Youth Day," the pope told young people in the congregation As the crowd pushed on- impose that on children? Re- "It's about time the faithful that "you bring us the joy of faith, and you tell us that we ward, stragglers were left be- defining marriage to just a started pushing back," Gus romantic relationship, just Alzona, a member of St. Jane Children in grades kindergarten through three of CCD classes at St. Alphonsus Holy must live the faith with a young heart, always, even at the hind and they engaged in Name of Jesus Parish in Tupper Lake, offered a multi-media presentation of The Sta- age of 70 or 80." heated conversations with love, won't hold you to- Frances de Chantal Parish in gether. Emotions won't hold tions of the Cross for parishioners March 15. The students presented all the readings, Pope Francis confirmed that he would attend the July the opposing crowd. Bethesda, Md., told CNS as he Emily Nachbauer and Thomas Racette play table tennis during a “Lock-In” at Seton Catholic Central in Plattsburgh March 15. Stu- you together." grasped a red and white provided sign language as they sang songs, and led the concluding prayers. Above are 2013 World Youth Day celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, say- "The homosexual rights dents enjoyed games, an obstacle course, music, and more. They also learned about the lack of clean water in developing nations, ing, "I will see you in that great city in Brazil." Traditional marriage is "the Templar flag in his hands. kindergarteners Elli Dukett, who led the Hail Mary and Bauer Callaghan, who did a movement is not the same as reading. and raised money toward Seton Catholic’s goal of raising funds for 75 water purifiers for the Mission of Hope 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 11 APRIL 3, 2013 APRIL 3, 2011 Liferight to host Fr. Tad Environmental Stewardship Rest in Peace Did you know that Pope Francis says good This week marks the anniversary …Vatican installed 1,000 solar pan- of the deaths of the following CATHOLIC els on Paul VI audience hall in 2008, Pacholczyk, April 20 clergymen men who have served and announced that same year that in the Diocese of Ogdensburg priests bring comfort, it had signed an agreement to be- WATERTOWN - Father Tadeusz and did laboratory research stem cell research and April 3 – Msgr. Philias Garand, 1942 come the first “carbon-neutral” Pacholczyk, a noted on hormonal regula- cloning. April 4 – Rev. Ronald Brabant, 1963; ethicist from the Na- tion of the immune re- state in Europe? Pope Francis has WORLD Rev. Francis J. Beyette, 1984 joy to those in need tional Catholic sponse. continued the efforts of his prede- Noted bioethicist will April 5 – Rev. Florence McCarthy, Bioethics Center in He later earned a cessors in his inaugural address by 1901; Rev. Amedee Lacasse, M.S.C., cardinals, Pope Francis led seem. Priests need to look Philadelphia, will be Ph.D. in Neuroscience discuss loving those with stating “The need to protect Cre- AT A GLANCE the featured speaker from Yale University, 1941; Msgr. Francis P. Devan, 1992 By Carol Glatz them in a renewal in their deeper at what's driving the disabilities and dealing ation, to protect every man and priestly promises. encounter: the person's un- at a Liferight lunch- where he focused on April 6 – Rev. Joseph E. Berard, 1942; Catholic News Service woman to look upon them with ten- derlying hope and desire for eon April 20 at the cloning genes for neu- with end of life issues Msgr. Arthur M. Gilbert, 1965 Christians must resist 'dark joy' of gossiping, pope says Savory Café in the rotransmitter trans- derness and love is to open a hori- VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope Francis ‘..be shepherds with the divine comfort, for being April 7 – Rev. Fabien Barnabe, 1883; VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Gossiping about someone is a "dark joy" that Christians "anointed with fragrant oil, Carriage House. porters which are He has given presentations zon of hope.” called on the world's priests Rev. Benjamin Grom, M.S.C., 1893; must resist because it is a betrayal like Judas' betrayal of Jesus, Pope Francis to bring the healing power of smell of sheep,’ so that people since they know we have it." Father Pacholczyk expressed in the and participated in roundta- Tips for living more lightly… will speak at 11:30 Fr. Tad brain. He worked for bles on contemporary Rev. Francois Cing-mars, 1902; Rev. said. Celebrating Mass at 7 a.m. in the Domus Sanctae Marthae, the pope of- God's grace to everyone in "We need to 'go out,' then, • Consider one action that could can sense the priest is not in order to experience our a.m. on “Loving Pacholczyk several years as a mo- bioethics throughout the James E. Duffy, 1934 fered a brief homily on the Gospel, which included Jesus' prediction that Judas need, to stay close to the Those With Disabili- lecular biologist at U.S., Canada, and Europe simplify your life this week, that will would betray him. The pope said that for Judas, who negotiated a price for marginalized and to be just concerned with his own anointing, its power and ties; a second pres- Massachusetts Gen- He is Director of Education use less resources of the planet. handing Jesus over to the authorities, "Jesus is like merchandise: He's sold. In "shepherds living with the own congregation, but its redemptive efficacy: to entation “Dealing With End of eral Hospital/Harvard Med- for The National Catholic •Use a clothesline or clothes bars for smell of the sheep." the 'outskirts' where there is the market of history, in the market of our own lives, when we choose 30 pieces suffering, bloodshed, blind- Life Issues” is scheduled for ical School. Bioethics Center in Philadel- drying your clothes saving energy Protecting God’s Children of silver and cast Jesus aside, the Lord has been sold," Pope Francis said. But Those priests "who do not is also a fisher of me go out of themselves" by ness that longs for sight, and 12:30, following lunch. Father Tad studied for five phia and directs the Center's and the need to purchase products people also do the same to each other, including "when we gossip about each The cost is $15. Reserva- years in Rome where he did National Catholic Certifica- The Diocese of Ogdensburg has being mediators between He focused his homily on prisoners in thrall to many that try to imitate the smell of other," he said. "I don't know why, but there is a dark joy in gossiping," he said. evil masters," the pope said. tions may be made by calling advanced work in dogmatic tion Program in Health Care scheduled sessions for Protecting God and men can "gradually the meaning of being "the fresh air dried. Use dryer only a few Sometimes we begin by saying nice things about another, but then we slip into become intermediaries, man- Ministers do not encounter Mickey Squier at 782-2297 or theology and in bioethics, ex- Ethics. God's Children for Adults. Pre-regis- anointed ones" through ordi- minutes to get wrinkles out, only gossip, making the object of our chatter merchandise to be bartered. agers," he said March 28 dur- nation, underlining Holy God through "soul-searching Joan Boulio at 639-6688. amining the question of de- Father Tad writes a tration online is required in order to Father Pacholczyk, Ph.D. is layed ensoulment of the monthly column , "Making when needed. ing the chrism Mass in St. Thursday as the day Jesus or constant introspection," participate. Participants may pre- he said. a priest of the diocese of Fall human embryo. Sense Out of Bioethics" •Use simple hand tools like brooms, Pope Francis to live in Vatican guesthouse, not papal apartments Peter's Basilica. shared his priesthood with River, Mass. He has testified before which appears in the North register at www.virtus.org by se- When a priest "doesn't put the apostles. Even though "self-help hand sweepers, rakes, etc. to reduce VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has decided not to move into the papal courses can be useful in life," As an undergraduate he members of the Massachu- Country Catholic. lecting the registration button and apartments in the Apostolic Palace, but to live in a suite in the Vatican guest- his own skin and own heart God anointed his servants use of electrical or gasoline powered on the line, he never hears a so they would be there for he said, living by them will earned degrees in philoso- setts, Wisconsin, Virginia and From stem cell research to following the directions. All em- house where he has been since the beginning of the conclave that elected him, phy, biochemistry, molecular Oregon State Legislatures tools. warm, heartfelt word of others, serving "the poor, only lead people to become organ donation, abortion to ployees and volunteers who partici- said Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman. "He is experimenting cell biology, and chemistry, during deliberations over euthanasia, he offers a clear thanks" from those he has prisoners, the sick, for those "pelagians," that is to falsely and compelling analysis of pate in church sponsored activities with this type of living arrangement, which is simple," but allows him "to live in helped, the pope said in his who are sorrowing and believe that good will and modem bioethical questions, To advertise in the NCC with minor are required to partici- community with others," both the permanent residents - priests and bishops homily. alone," the pope said stand- strenuous effort without di- addressing issues we may pate in this training. Further infor- who work at the Vatican - as well as guests coming to the Vatican for meetings "This is precisely the rea- ing at a lectern. vine aid may overcome sin. confront at one time or an- Call Christine mation is available from Atonement and conferences, Father Lombardi said March 26. The spokesman said Pope son why some priests grow The precious sacramental The power of grace "comes other in our daily living. Francis has moved out of the room he drew by lot before the conclave and into dissatisfied, lose heart and oil "is not intended just to alive and flourishes to the 315-608-7556 Sister Ellen Donahue, 315-393- extent that we, in faith, go Suite 201, a room that has slightly more elegant furnishings and a larger living become in a sense collectors make us fragrant, much less 2920, ext. 403. of antiquities or novelties -- to be kept in a jar, for then it out and give ourselves and April 8 - 8 p.m., St. Patrick’s Curch, room where he can receive guests. The Domus Sanctae Marthae, the official instead of being shepherds would become rancid and the Gospel to others, giving Port Henry name of the guesthouse, was built in 1996 specifically to house cardinals during living with 'the smell of the the heart bitter," the pope what little ointment we have April 8 - 6:30 p.m., Immaculate a conclave. Celebrating Mass March 26 with the residents and guests, Pope Fran- sheep,'" he said. said. to those who have nothing, nothing at all," he said. Heart Central High School, Water- cis told them he intended to stay, Father Lombardi said. "This is what I am asking He said a good priest you," he said with emphasis, anoints his people "with the The pope called for resist- town Same-sex marriage cases may not provide game-changing rules looking up from his prepared oil of gladness," by preaching ing the onslaught of the "cri- April 10 - 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As Georgetown University law professor Michael Gottes- text, "be shepherds with the the Gospel "with unction," sis of priestly identity Clayton (which) threatens us all and man put it, the people who lined up outside the Supreme Court for days to be smell of sheep," so that peo- that is with the soothing, ple can sense the priest is adds to the broader cultural Aug. 29 - 8 p.m., SUNY Potsdam able to watch a legal argument about the validity of same-sex marriage must comforting words of God. not just concerned with his If people leave Mass "look- crisis," and for not giving up have been surprised to find half the court's time devoted to debating legal own congregation, but is also ing as if they have heard casting one's nets in the standing, jurisdiction and states' rights versus federalism. Gottesman opened a a fisher of men. good news," then the priest name of the Lord. To Report Abuse March 27 panel discussion at the Georgetown Law Center about oral arguments Presiding over the first of has clearly done his job well, "It is not a bad thing that in two cases related to same-sex marriage heard at the court that day and two Holy Thursday liturgies, the pope said. reality forces us to 'put out If you have a complaint of suspected March 26 by observing that both cases may well be decided over legal ques- Pope Francis blessed the oils "When we have this rela- into the deep,'" where "the misconduct involving diocesan clergy, tions unrelated to marriage. That was surely surprising, Gottesman said, to the that will be used in the sacra- tionship with God and with only thing that counts is 'unction,' not 'function,'" he religious, employees or volunteers, people who camped out for days to get seats at the arguments and the thou- ments of baptism, confirma- his people, and his grace contact the Episcopal Vicar for clergy tion, ordination and the passes through us, then we said, where bringing God's sands of people on either side who rallied outside the courtroom. They may healing and comfort to oth- Rev. James Seymour at 315-393-2920 anointing of the sick. are priests, mediators be- have been somewhat puzzled that what the public sees as the core issue -- Deacons carried the sacra- tween God and men," he ers is the priority. or the Victims Assistance Coordinator, should same-sex couples have a uniform right to marry -- barely come up at all. mental oils in six large silver said. 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READINGS more. He would eventually at the Sundays following died on the cross Today we think of count- Acts 5: 12-16 send His Spirit to strengthen Easter, all the way not just for some, less Christians, driven from Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 them with His Divine Power. to Pentecost, deal but for all people, Muslim countries at a loss As Jesus showed His Di- with earth-shatter- His followers show of possessions, employ- John 20: 19-31 vine mercy to his apostles ing events. no discrimination in ment, and homeland. Pres- on this Sunday, the Church St. Luke wrote, healing both rich ent day persecution for the pears to those who had be- urges us this Sunday to not only his Gospel, and poor, Jews and faith is severe. Govern- trayed Him, those who in show our gratitude and be- Capitol but a second vol- Monsignor strangers to ments that could help are weakness had run far away lief in His never-failing for- ume called the Acts Paul E. Jerusalem. sadly so indifferent. from the soldiers and from giveness for our sins and of the Apostles that Today’s second Why is this Sunday called the mock trials---and from betrayals of His love. cover nearly seventy Whitmore reading is from the Divine Mercy Sunday? their Master in His three- He urges us to pray often years of history. great “dream book” Because Pope John Paul II hour agony and death. for a world that has aban- The first reading today is of John, the Book of Revela- saw in the visions of a Pol- As Jesus came through doned His commandments, taken from that book, It de- tion. We learn that it is God ish saint, Blessed Faustina, a those locked doors where ignored His words, shunned scribes a scene in the Tem- Himself through the Angel message Jesus Christ they had huddled in fear of His healing, and rejected His ple of spectacular healings. who told John to write down wished the world to focus arrest. He did not upbraid love. We need to imitate No, it’s not Jesus who is these great scenes of future on more—his Divine Mercy. or condemn them, but said God’s mercy by our daily the central figure, but the judgment and the glory that His Mercy is powerfully with loving compassion, prayer and speaking out on power of the Spirit now will come to Jesus and to shown in today’s Gospel as “Peace to You”. their behalf to our own gov- present in Jesus’ apostles. those who are faithful to the the newly-risen Saviour ap- He forgave them for their ernment. weakness, their cowardice, Our Easter joy continues and their sinfulness. He con- during these weeks after See additional listening sessions... updated sites tinued to heal them of their Easter as we prepare our- PHOTOS BY COLLEEN MINER doubts and the fears. selves in prayer with Mary More than 1000 Catholics from the eight dioceses of New York State - including Bishop Robert J. Cunningham, former bishop of Og- Secondly, he did not fire for a further “confirmation” densburg, current Bishop of Syracuse and administrator of Rochester; and Bishop Terry R. LaValley, shown above - were in Albany them from their ministry, of His gifts this Pentecost. March 20 for Catholics at the Capitol Day, the annual public policy day organized by the New York State Catholic Conference. The bish- ops are shown during the closing liturgy. On March 19, the diocesan leaders met privately with Governor Andrew Cuomo to advo- cate for issues critical to Catholics. They particularly voiced opposition to any law which would expand abortion in New York State. OUR READERS WRITE War onor help for women? we just want to offer help. All we heard leading up to Obara re- Within the Diocese of Ogdensburg, election was Republicans were waging a we have Catholic Charities war on women because of their stands (www.cathcharities.org) and local against abortion and contraception. parishes have the Gabriel Project I submit that pro-lifers are actually (named after the angel Gabriel who an- trying to protect women and their ba- nounced to Mary that she was pregnant bies, but are not allowed to offer them with Jesus (even she was troubled). an alternative to abortion. Both Catholic Charities and the Women are being victimized con- Gabriel Projects walk with you through- stantly by men through pornography, out your pregnancy and after, offering care-free sex, birth control and then love, material aid and emotional/spiri- abortion tual support. . Women don't own their bodies, men They will network with other agen- do - play things for men to play with cies for housing, adoption, counseling, then discard when done! medical/pre-natal care and practical as- But for now I'd like to offer help to sistance. women now pregnant with little to no Unfortunately millions of men and Students and faculty from Immaculate Heart Central School in Watertown were part of support to have their baby. women never hear about this and are the contingent from the Diocese of Ogdensburg who participated in Catholics at the In my recent letter, it's quite clear that persuaded to have a "doctor" abort (kill) Capitol. The day’s program featured a special talk for youth. Shown above are Lisa Par- a pregnant woman knows a baby is their child. sons, principal; St. Joseph Sister Cecilia Marie Hermann, vice-principal; Seth Conklin, growing in her womb, but all around tell This decision will have tragic conse- teacher; and students Michael Bamann, Jared Pignone, Addie McManimon, Emily Wat- quences for them in their futures. My son, Katey Kellogg, Michael Marra and Miles Sexton. her she must have an abortion. Catholics at the Capital closed with a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Above, Father Douglas J. Lucia, pastor in Some choice! Our mission is to save next letter will address this aftermath. Canton and episcopal vicar for worship and priestly formation, distributes communion at the liturgy. Before the Mass, the partici- babies and their mothers. When we're CHRIS LAROSE pants met with legislators to advocate for five key priorities set by the bishops: opposition to abortion expansion, preservation of praying outside of Planned Parenthood, POTSDAM Catholic schools, support for just health reform, increase in affordable housing and support for the imprisoned. 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 13 APRIL 3, 2013 APRIL 3, 2013 A YEAR OF FAITH... A STORY OF FAITH AT THE MOVIES A Year of Pilgrimage THE CROODS of Cloris Leachman), with as guardian. Tzutuhil dialect. By Joseph McAleer whom he continually feuds, When the earth quakes By Father Jay Seymour Father Stan spent fourteen years Catholic News Service and you have a recipe for and volcanoes erupt, the Episcopal vicar for clergy as pastor, mostly peaceful years for dysfunction and chaos. Croods have no choice but him, but it was not long before the "The Flintstones" on Every day at sunset, Grug to join Guy on the ultimate Over this “Year of Faith” there has conditions of war brought fear and steroids may best describe gathers his tribe and to- road trip toward their des- been a lot of emphasis, particularly suffering to his flock. When sol- "The Croods" (Fox). Echoing gether they retreat to the tiny. Awash in psychedelic in our own diocese, on pilgrimage. diers came one night dragging away the premise of the popular safety of a dark cave. colors, the many other- You can make virtual pilgrimages to one of his catechists, the priest felt 1960s TV series, this 3-D Thanks to him, the Croods worldly landscapes they en- Rome and elsewhere and also, helpless in responding to his cries animated comedy follows are the only family which counter are reminiscent of throughout the year, there will be for help. Father Stan searched tire- the rollicking adventures of has survived the terrors of James Cameron's "Avatar." numerous opportunities to visit pil- lessly in succeeding days to find his another "modern Stone Age the wild. Whether intentional or grimage sites within and outside of friend but to no avail. The catechist family." "Darkness brings death," not, "The Croods" carries an the diocese. simply became another of the re- Written and directed by Grug teaches his brood. intriguing Christian subtext. Though not on the diocesan list, I ported 50,000 “disappeared.” Chris Sanders ("How to "Fear keeps us alive. Never The characters of the title was privileged to make a wonderful In the process of searching, Father Train Your Dragon") and not be afraid. Curiosity live in fear in the dark. Guy pilgrimage/retreat this past January Stan himself became a marked man Kirk DeMicco ("Space kills." arrives and persuades them to Guatemala and El Salvador. It Father Stanley Rother of Oklahoma is shown at left and was put on a death list. For his Chimps"), "The Croods" is a But inquisitiveness gets to "live in the light" and "fol- was orchestrated by the Maryknoll with children in Guatemala before he was killed in own safety he returned to Okla- refreshing change of pace the better of Eep, who wan- low the sun." Doing so will Fathers and Brothers who have now 1981. In January, Father Jay Seymour took part in a homa for a brief time but he did not for Hollywood family fare. ders off one night, intrigued lead to a kind of salvation completed their fourteenth year of Year of Faith pilgrimage “walking in the footsteps of want to leave his flock without a Its punning title notwith- by a flickering light in the as well as a renewal of the offering this unique Central Ameri- modern day martyrs,”organized by the Maryknoll Fa- shepherd, abandoning them in their standing, the film's humor distance. It leads her to a bonds of family and friend- can experience. Joining me were thers and Brothers. Father Seymour reflects on the expe- time of need. is not at all crude -- there's stranger named Guy (voice ship. eighteen other priests and deacons rience here. Knowing the dangers he faced, he not a potty joke within sight of Ryan Reynolds). Guy is The Catholic News Service returned to Guatemala. It was not from across the US and Ireland. war period. He interviewed many (or smell). an orphan who has survived classification is A-I -- gen- The focus of this spiritual journey long afterwards that, late one night, Instead, we have a fast- through sheer resourceful- eral patronage. The Motion of the victims and/or witnesses of the soldiers came for him too. He was to “walk in the footsteps of massacres, killings and other paced, good-humored and ness -- and the discovery of Picture Association of Amer- modern day martyrs,” referring to was beaten and shot by the attack- beautifully rendered romp fire. ica rating is PG -- parental human rights violations during the ers leaving his body in a pool of the many outstanding men and war. Only two days after presenting that provides fun for movie- Eep is enchanted by the guidance suggested. Some women representing our church blood, some of which came from hunky lad. (Who knew Nean- material may not be suit- CNS PHOTO/DREAMWORKS the report at a special Mass at- goers of just about any age. Animated characters appear in the movie "The Croods." who, on being caught up in the ter- where nails were used to mark his Only frightening interludes derthals had abs of steel?) able for children. tended by many family members of head with a crown of thorns. rible civil war which raged in these selves around the altar of sacrifice those same victims, he was killed. that might overwhelm the But Guy predicts doom and countries during the 1980's and where his blood was shed. It was in 1981 that Father Rother littlest viewers pose any gloom unless the Croods For Bishop Gerardi, like the others was killed. The official Cause for 90's, ended up giving their lives in Just prior to his being killed already mentioned and the many concern for parents. follow his lead to a safe witness to Christ and the Gospel. (something which he anticipated) he his Beatification was begun in Octo- Climate change is in the haven he calls "Tomorrow." too numerous to mention, their ber 2007 but he is already revered With several remarkable, Christ- prayed: “If God accepts the sacrifice only crime seemed to be fidelity to air, and that fills Crood fam- Grug is suspicious, and re- filled Maryknoll missioners who had of my life, then may my blood be by his native parishioners as “their ily patriarch Grug (voice of sents relinquishing his role the teachings of Christ and to his saint”. His body was returned to lived through these turbulent times the seed of liberty and a sign of Kingdom. Nicolas Cage) with dread. as our guides, we visited the sites hope that will soon become a reality Oklahoma for burial but his heart Grug is overprotective of One of the most memorable vis- and blood (blood scooped from the where a number of these modern ... a bishop may die, but the church its on this trip was to a small village his loving wife, Ugga (voice day martyrs lived and gave their of God - the people- will never die.” floor where he was martyred) is en- of Catherine Keener), and of in a remote area of Guatemala shrined in an altar of the parish lives. The most famous of these re- I can attest that some of the fruits where we were introduced to one of their three kids: Eep (voice cent martyrs would be Archbishop of that prayer can be seen today in church in Santiago Atitlan. of Emma Stone), a rebellious the lesser known martyrs of this pe- As part of our pilgrimage we Oscar Romero. the church of El Salvador and be- riod, Father Stanley Rother. teen; Thunk (voice of Clark In meeting with those who knew yond. spent the night in this parish. It is a Duke), an outsized dimwit; Father Rother was a simple farm parish remarkable for its vibrancy him and walking the holy grounds Other holy ground which we vis- boy from rural Oklahoma who and rambunctious toddler where he lived, prayed and died, ited included the chapel erected on marked by Masses with packed Sandy, who growls rather seemed to be more comfortable on pews and with music provided by one comes away with a greater ap- the site where the bodies of Mary- a tractor and as a handyman than than speaks. preciation of his simplicity, his hu- knoll Sisters Ita Ford, Maura Clarke, numerous youth choirs. Throw in Grug's sassy laboring over Latin in seminary but We may hear of problems in our mility and his courage. He was one Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel and he felt the call from God to the mother-in-law, Gran (voice who took to heart and who truly Cleveland Lay Missioner Jean Dono- church but there seems to be no priesthood. Struggles with Latin did doubt that here the church is alive lived the admonition of the Prophet van were dumped after being tor- him in on his first try at a local sem- Isaiah to “Make justice your aim: re- tured and raped. and well, in no small part due to the inary but he was given a second blood of the martyrs that has been dress the wronged, hear the or- We also visited the University of chance at Mount St. Mary Seminary phan’s plea, defend the widow” Central America in San Salvador spilt on her behalf. Not all will be in Maryland and was ordained in martyrs and not all will be able to (Isaiah 1:17). where soldiers came in the middle 1963. He was a truly holy man who, for of the night and murdered six Je- make pilgrimages to Central Amer- Shortly after the call came from ica but, in faith, we are all pilgrims. simply standing up for the rights of suits along with a domestic em- Pope John XXIII for bishops to tithe the oppressed and for seeking jus- ployee and her daughter. As we continue our pilgrimage in their priests for countries of need, this “Year of Faith” may we find the tice, reconciliation and peace, was Back in Guatemala City it was just Father Stan volunteered and ended targeted by the death squads. a short ride to the parish where courage to witness to Christ and his up in the mission of Oklahoma City Gospel in our own small ways, day It was a moving experience to be Bishop Juan Gerardi was assassi- in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala. able to visit the hospital chapel nated in 1998. Bishop Gerardi was by day, step by step, so that people There, this same farm boy who may see more clearly that the where he was shot while celebrating head of a project documenting struggled with Latin, mastered not Mass and then celebrate Mass our- human rights violations during that church in Ogdensburg is alive and only Spanish but also the native well too! 14 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 APRIL 3, 2013 APRIL 3, 2013 ADIRONDACK EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Church and Saint Joseph's Church in DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Plattsburgh – Eucharistic Adoration is Olmstedville, "Living Our Faith": The Cat- After a century of offering Catholic education echism of the Catholic Church" Will be Saranac Lake –The Tri-Lakes Celebration held throughout the year every Wednes- presented of Divine Mercy Sunday to take place. day, Thursday, and Friday. Schedule: Fridays at 4:30 p.m. at St. Date: April 7 Place: St. John’s chapel AuSable Forks school to close its doors in June Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m Joseph’s Church, Olmstedville; Sundays Place: St. Bernard’s Church years ago, the art program Theme: “Adore in the Most Blessed at 4:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, Schedule: 2 p.m. confessions; 2:30 p.m. By Shan Moore was cut. Schroon Lake. exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacrament My Heart, which is full of Staff Writer And this year, she said, Features: A summary of the catechism, homily and the chanting of the Divine mercy.” (Words of Jesus to St. Faustina). there weren’t enough chil- known as YOUCAT, is available at $11.25. Mercy Chaplet. Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email us AUSABLE FORKS - After a century dren for the Roadrunners at [email protected] Contact: For further information, call of providing Catholic educa- basketball teams, and the CLINTON (518) 532-7100 tion here, Holy Name School kids had to join others in the will graduate its last class in community. LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY FRANKLIN Plattsburgh – Divine Mercy Sunday to June. “That was really sad,” she Plattsburgh – A Little Rock Scripture said. “It was like the writing be celebrated. ADORATION AND CONFESSION The little school, with 56 Study “Good News in New Places” has students in pre-K through on the wall for me.” Date Malone – Join members of the Malone been planned : April 7 grade six, just can’t make it Catholic Parishes each Thursday evening Date: Tuesdays, April 23 – June 18 Place: St. Peter’s Parish financially anymore, Princi- The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. Schedule: for Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacra- After-school option? Time: 7 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed pal Christine Reynolds said. But Father Lauzon sees a Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: ment of Reconciliation. Place: St. Peter’s Church Sacrament 12:15-2:30 p.m.; New Video: “Our census is so low,” she possibility for rebirth. North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, Jesus, I Trust in You 12:15-1:35 p.m.; Time: 7 p.m. to 8 said. “(And) as the census Cost: $15 donation to cover cost of ma- Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; “We’re exploring the idea of Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Place: Notre Dame Church goes down as a school, it ob- a Catholic School that runs terials e-mail [email protected]. viously costs more per stu- on a different model,” he Features: Good News in New Places chapel 1:15-2:15 p.m.; Chaplet of Divine JEFFERSON Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. Mercy and Prayer Service begin at 2:30 dent.” said. studies the earliest stage of the journey LIFERIGHT PRESENTS FR. TAD In the “talking phase” is a of the Gospel to the ends of the earth. p.m.; Blessing of Religious objects will mate Covenant to speak. Date: April 17 take place during the service. Refresh- Watertown – Liferight is sponsoring a ‘A major loss’ program that would run Registration: Call the Parish Office to from perhaps 2 to 6 p.m. at Date: April 21 Time: 4 p.m. luncheon and educational presentations Enthusiastic efforts to raise sign up or fill out a registration form in ments from 12:30-2:30 p.m. the school, with a curriculum Time: 12:30 p.m. Features: Fr. Doug Decker will preside at by Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, a regular columnist money to supplement tu- the Atrium. ition, with several fundrais- on Catholic education. Place: Emmaus Room, St. Peter’s Church Mass and Anointing followed by individ- EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in the North Country Catholic. ers yearly, couldn’t keep up The tuition-based program Features: The presentation will focus on ual prayer for your intentions by or Date: April 20 SCHOOL PHOTO CHICKEN AND BISCUITS Keeseville –The Keeseville Altar Rosary with need. And earlier this Father Kris Lauzon, pastor in AuSable Forks and Black Brook, celebrated Mass for the children at Holy Name School in AuSable Forks would give parents an option What is climate change; [2] Why should prayer ministers. Schedule: The program begins at11:30 for after-school care and, the Mooers Forks – All you can eat Chicken & Society will sponsor a Sunday weekly school year, Holy Name had March 22, the day after the announcement that the school would close in June. But the pastor looks to the future with confidence. we care?; [3] Catholic teachings and tra- RSVP: Email olaprayerhouse@ a.m. “Loving Those with Disabilities” fol- to borrow $50,000 from the priest said, “teach the next Biscuits dinner has been planned Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament. “It is the hope of the Catholic Community of Holy Name and St. Matthew that, in September, Holy Name School will open its doors ditions associated with environmental gmail.com or call 518-594-3253. lowed by lunch and a second presenta- Diocese of Ogdensburg to generation values, virtues … Date: April 20 Time: 1 p.m. to 4 again with a new model of Catholic School,” Father Lauzon said. “The core curriculum of the school would be the Catholic Faith stewardship; [4] Mitigation and adap- Place: Immaculate Conception Church tion at 12:30 p.m. “Dealing With End of help stay afloat. and the Catholic faith.” Time: 4 p.m. to 7 where traditional educational skills: reading, writing, math, science and social studies, would be used to support the core curriculum. Lauzon took the idea from tion to climate change; and [5] What we SCHOOL OF HEALING PRAYER Life Issues”. Last year, the Catholic Place: St. Ann’s Church; Take-outs avail- The school would be opened from 2 – 6 in the afternoon and also offer a period for students to work on homework with the guid- magnet schools that focus on can be doing as individuals and to- Ellenburg – Our Lady of the Adirondacks Place: Savory Café in the Carriage Community of Holy Name ance of an experienced teacher. While the prospect is new it is also very interesting and promising.” able by calling 236-6118. SOAKING PRAYER and St. Matthew Parish Coun- specific themes. gether. There is no admission fee. will be offering a Level 1 Training Course Plattsburgh House Cost: Adults, $9; Children 6-12, $5; – Soaking Prayer is offered cil decided should the debt ployees, among them Mrs. pending closure brought sor- He and his children at- “My understanding is there Contact: individuals who wish to attend of Christian Healing Ministries School of Cost: $15 under 5, Free every second and fourth Wednesday of reach $100,000 closure Reynolds and seven teach- row. tended Holy Name, where, he are some urban places that are encouraged to telephone the St. Healing Prayer. Contact: Mickey Squier at 782-2297 or have done this type of pro- Features: Sponsored by St. Joseph’s the month under the direction of the would be likely. ers, will lose their jobs. “The school’s closing is a said, they “learned the im- Peter’s Church Rectory at 563-1692 sev- Date: April 25-27 Joan Boulio at 639-6688 to make reser- “We can go so far in debt, "The people who work here major loss to our commu- portance of building mean- gram,” he said, emphasizing Fundraising Committee Funds to Benefit Living Water’s Healing Ministry. eral days in advance of the presentation, Features: A foundational, practical ap- vations. but we have the responsibil- are devoted to the school nity,” said Randy Douglas, ingful relationships with that the proposal for some- St. Joseph’s. Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 to request a seat be reserved for them. proach to developing a prayer ministry Place: Upper room at St. Peters ity to pay the debt,” Father and to the children," she town supervisor of the Town God, family and community.” thing similar in AuSable and offers a Scriptural basis for God's gift ADULT BIBLE STUDY Kris Lauzon, pastor, said. said. "They're a wonderful of Jay, which includes the Forks is in very early stages. SPRING/SUMMER SALE staff." hamlet of AuSable Forks “There are lots of possibil- SUNDAY BREAKFAST of healing prayer. Student learns how to PRAYER MEETING Evans Mills - “A Quick Journey Through The budget for 2012-13 is No Roadrunners Peru – St. Vincent’s Thrift Store will have about $350,000. Ten em- The recent news of im- where the school is located. ities that we’re trying to look Mooers Forks – St. Ann’s will be having be an effective prayer minister through Plattsburgh the Bible” – Join us for this introductory Susan Richards’s daughter, their Spring/Summer Sale. – A weekly prayer meeting at and explore.” their annual Sunday breakfast including the use of video presentations by Francis “Great Adventure” course in Catholic Sara, attends second grade at Date: April 5-6 will be held every Wednesday (except the school. The day after the official those delicious cinnamon buns. and Judith MacNutt, discussion and scripture study. announcement that the Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first Wednesday). “It’s kind of like a second Date: April 7 praying over each other in groups. Regis- Date: Eight Mondays beginning April 15 school would close, Father Features: Customers may fill a large bag Time: 7 p.m. little home for her,” Mrs. Time: 8 a.m. to Noon tration and fees due by April 15. Course Place: Time: 6:30 p.m. School fundraisers are set Lauzon spoke to the stu- with gently used spring/summer cloth- St. Peter’s Church, St. Brother Richards said. Place: St. Ann’s Center limited to six. Overnight accommoda- Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center Her son, Samuel, now 12, dents at Mass. Andre' Chapel. Holy Name School has two will be mailed back in the envelope. ing and footwear for $6. AUSABLE FORKS - had transferred to Holy “Today, it’s sad for us,” he Cost: Adults, $8; Seniors 65 and over, $7; tions available. Features: DVD lectures by Jeff Cavins, fundraisers coming up aimed to help pay On Saturday, May 4, Holy Name will hold Name from the local public told the children. Children 6-10, $3; under 5, Free Contact: Email olaprayerhouse MONTHLY PRAYER GROUP discussion and home study. the debt and cover costs for the rest of the its 20th-annual Dinner and Auction at PANCAKE BREAKFAST school some years ago, after But he reminded them of @gmail.com or call 518-594-3253. Sciota – Monthly prayer group to be Contact: Advance registration is re- school year. American Legion Post 504 in AuSable Treadwell Mills – St. Alexander & St. struggling some with focus the promise of Good Friday, SPRING BRUNCH quired by April 10 at 767-1065. The Blue and Gold Semi-Formal Dinner Forks, with a Michigan and salad meal held second Friday of the month. and staying on task. and also how even those Joseph’s Church will hold an all you can Altona – Dance is set for Saturday, April 20, in the from 4 to 6 p.m. and the auction at 6. Holy Angels Church will be hav- BIBLE STUDY PROGRAM Time: 2 p.m. “He just did a 360,” his closest to Jesus didn’t recog- eat Pancake Breakfast. Gold Room of Rainbow Wedding and Ban- The school welcomes donations of any- ing an All You Can Eat Spring Brunch. Ellenburg Center – Our Lady of the Place: To be determined, contact Nancy SPAGHETTI DINNER mother said. “I think his nize him when he rose from Date: April 14 quet Hall in Altona, with doors opening at thing from gently used furniture to gift Date: April 14 Adirondacks House of Prayer will offer a Monette at 561-8225 for details Evans Mills – There will be a Spaghetti whole life just turned the dead. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 5 p.m. and a DJ from 7 to 11 p.m. baskets, gift cards to restaurants and other Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bible Study Program. Features Dinner to benefit the Indian River around. Holy Name School, he said, Place: St. Joseph’s Church Parish Hall : praying the Rosary, The Divine Tickets for that event, which celebrates businesses and cash. “To this day,” she added, might also undergo a trans- Cost: Adults, $7; Children un 12, $3 Dates: April 6 Chaplet, centering around creative Knights of Columbus. Holy Name School’s 100th anniversary, are “The profits (from both events) are used “… he says, ‘I just love that formation, he said, telling Features: Bake Sale and Craft Sale. Call Time: 10:30 a.m. to Noon Date: April 13 $35 per person. The reservation deadline for the current school year,” said secretary CLIMATE AMBASSADOR school.’” the students they might be 236-5848 to reserve craft table. Features: Rita Breen will be reflecting ESSEX Time: 4 p.m. is April 9. For tickets, call 647-8444 or Andrea Mitchell, who organizes the Plattsburgh – Dr. Gerry Gacioch, Chief of But it was clear Holy Name able to return for afternoon on themes of Lent Light lunch provided. Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center send a check and a self-addressed fundraisers with the Principal Christine Cardiology at Rochester General Hospi- was moving toward closure, sessions. HEALING MASS Donations appreciated. Cost: Adults, $7; senior citizens, $5; chil- stamped envelope to the school, P.O. Box Reynolds. “It’s really important that we be “That’s the hope we work tal’s Heart Institute who is also one of LIVING OUR FAITH Richards said, with the de- Ellenburg – Our Lady of the Adirondacks Contact: RSVP 518-594-3253 or Schroon Lake dren under 12, $5; under 5, Free 656, AuSable Forks NY 12912. The tickets successful.” with now,” the priest said, “a the nation’s twenty-one Catholic Climate - As part of the Year of clining enrollment and de- will be offering a Healing Mass. [email protected] Faith program at Our Lady of Lourdes creased class sizes. A few resurrection.” Ambassadors trained by the Catholic Cli CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 15 APRIL 3, 2013 APRIL 3, 2013 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR’S NOTES OBITUARIES CATHOLIC The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Cadyville – William “Bill” J. Conway, 82; Massena – Antonette “Toni” M. Fiacco- Church; burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Box 326 Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. Funeral Services June 1, 2013 at St. Price, 70; Funeral Services April 1, 2013 Welcome to the new life of Easter! James Church; burial in parish cemetery. at Church of the Sacred Heart. Peru – Geneva (Royal) Derby, 94; Funeral Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Services March 25, 2013 at St. Augus- USPS 0039-3400 Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director Welcome Easter! The annual Youth Rally will teri & Andre’ Catholic Daugh- Placid in September. Champlain – Margaret “Peggy” Bechard, Massena – Florence M. (Kerr) Mossow, tine’s Church; burial in Schuyler Falls BISHOP TERRY 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 R. LAVALLEY After a long, cold snowy win- be held at the end of this ters of the Americas Court Through all these months, (315) 393-2920; fax 1-866-314-7296 80; Funeral Services March 29, 2013 at 59; Funeral Services March 27, 2013 at St. Cemetery. President ter we are all so ready month and each of our #2663. Bishop LaValley is continuing [email protected] M.B Clark Funeral Home; burial in St. Mary’s Church; burial in St. Patrick’s FR. JOSEPH MORGAN to greet new life… in teens is encouraged to And, as we learn about this to meet with the Envisioning Joseph’s Cemetery, Coopersville. Cemetery, Colton. Port Henry – Ernest “Ernie” DuRoss, 78; Vice President our church, in our sign up for a life- new court, it’s good to note Leadership Team to chart the Funeral Services March 28, 2013 at St. SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ parishes, in our fami- changing week at that the Diocese of Ogdens- course for the diocese in the Champlain – Mary Louise (LaFountaine) Norfolk – Cynthia J. (Lashway) Francis, Patrick’s Church; burial in St. Peter and Secretary-Treasurer lies. Guggenheim and/or burg can boast that two major future. Thanks for Chevalier, 98; Funeral Services March 25, 52; Funeral Services March 25, 2013 at Paul Cemetery. MARY LOU KILIAN At about the half-way Sportscamp. state CDA leaders call the While there are just 12 peo- point of this Year of In our parishes, we North Country home. Penny ple on the envisioning team, 2013 at St. Mary’s Church; burial in parish Church of the Visitation; burial in Visita- Editor/ cemetery. tion Cemetery. Ticonderoga – Kathleen Ann (LaRock) General Manager Faith, we celebrate the can see what faith has Martin of Elizabethtown is in every Catholic of the diocese is generosity Resurrection of Jesus, a brought to life. her second term as state regent invited to join in the process. Woods, 49; Funeral Services March 27, Colton – Billy J. Planty, 55; Funeral Serv- Plattsburgh –Virginia E. “Ginny” 2013 at St. Mary’s Church; burial in White Publish 45 is- perfect boost for all our For example, in this while Father Scott Seymour, (An updated list of listening sues per year: efforts to draw closer to week’s NCC, you can pastor in Morrisonville, is the sessions appears on page 12.) ices March 22, 2013 at the Buck Funeral (Lanoue) Anderson, 80; Funeral Services Church Cemetery, Crown Point. From the Director’s Desk Home. March 27, 2013 at the Brown Funeral Weekly except God. Mary Lou read about the excite- state chaplain. This year we can see the issue after With the strength ment surrounding the More major diocesan events strength of the faith in our Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ Home; burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Watertown – Hon. Robert H. Austin, 88; Christmas, one drawn from Lenten Kilian birth of a new Catholic are planned for the Year of North Country Church; how ex- DeKalb Junction – Edna L. (Hughes) Per- Funeral Services April 1, 2013 at Our Lady week in Janu- prayer and sacrifice, I Daughters court in Faith including a Corpus Christ citing to imagine its force as Diocesan Mission Director rault, 87; Funeral Services March 25, 2013 Plattsburgh – Barbara J. (Hatch) Kanaly, of the Sacred Heart; burial in North Wa- think most of us are Morrisonville. celebration in Ogdensburg in we work from a Mutually ary, one week As we enter into the month of April, this means that soon at the Allen-Denesha Funeral Home; bur- 80; Funeral March 27, 2013 at St. John’s tertown Cemetery. in March and every other ready for a burst of activity. These women are thrilled at June, “The Beauty of Belief” a Shared Vision, the goal of this our summer appeal, like the Missionary Cooperation Ap- ial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Eel Weir. Church; burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. week in July by the Diocese For our young people there their opportunity to serve their religious concert/art show in 13-month process. are great opportunities to community in “unity and char- Potsdam in August and a spec- There is much to celebrate at peal, will soon be coming to your parish. of Ogdensburg. Ft. Covington Plattsburgh 622 Washington Street, Og- gather, play and pray together. ity” as members of the Sts. Ka- tacular closing liturgy in Lake Easter this year! – Stanley S. Stefanowicz, – Allen J. Matton, 49; Funeral densburg, N.Y. 13669. Society gives thanks for 71; Funeral Services April 3, 2013 at St. Services March 25, 2013 at St. Peter’s Mary’s Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Editorial Office: generosity from the diocese Cemetery, Bombay. 622 Washington Street, FATHER BILL SAYS The Missionary Cooperation Appeal takes place during Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. Hogansburg the month of July typically and it alternates every other – JoAnne M. King, 58; Fu- Telephone: Easter Vigil: perfect time for baptism summer from the East to the West side of our Diocese. This neral Services March 26, 2013 at St. Regis (315) 608-7556 summer, the Coop will take place in the Western Deaneries. Church; burial in Kateri Cemetery. Each Easter, I am reminded of of the apostles who brought that fellow up. Last summer, the parishes in Treadwell Mills, Mor- E-mail: the many times I have baptized many to Baptism. The Acts of Many of these stories involve risonville and two parishes in Plattsburgh were the first to news@northcountry a catechumen – an adult who the Apostles tell of nearly 5000 the power of prayer. I am im- host missionaries from a society new to our Coop program: catholic.org completed the RCIA program being baptized in the first Pen- mediately reminded of the The Divine Word Missionaries. They are a Seminary based and made a decision to receive tecost. well-known story of St. Monica out of Techny , IL and do good work around our world. Entered at the Baptism and enter the Catholic In many of the stories that I who prayed so much for the I recently received a letter of gratitude from them for Post Office: Church. have heard I noticed the impor- conversion of her son that she their time in our Diocese. Ogdensburg, NY This is a joyful occasion for tance of one individual who led became a saint herself. Her Their Director of Mission Appeals, Reverend Robert Kelly, 13669 as any priest. someone into the RCIA Pro- son, St. Augustine became a SVD, writes” receive our warm greetings from the Divine Periodical Postage. Each year, during the sum- gram and the decision to be saint also – a great gift to the Word Missionary Priests. I hope you are all doing well. We The Easter Vigil becomes a mer months, every parish baptized. They were often led Catholic Church through his received your kind letter and fund to support our work min- Subscription: perfect time for Baptism. searches out those interested to God and the Church by writings and teachings. istering to poor and needy around the world. Thank you For one year: Easter celebrates the Resurrec- in investigating the Catholic someone – a husband or a wife This story has been repeated for welcoming our Missionaries to the Diocese of Ogdens- In-Diocese Rate: $27 tion of the Savior. Church and the teachings of – a friend. over and over again. I have burg. Your intentions and those of the people who made Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 Easter is then a time for all Jesus Christ. I remember so well a fellow heard it told often of Catholic your gift possible will be remembered in the constant Christians to celebrate their Many of these will develop a telling me that he was led to husbands or wives who have prayers and Masses of all Divine Word Missionary Priests, Baptism – their rebirth – their deeper interest and decide to the Church by a man at work. prayed successfully for the Brothers , Deacons and Seminarians. May God bless your Matters for publication time of new life. This then is a be baptized and enter the He was truly impressed by this conversion of a spouse. ministries of service as you help to spread the Gospel should be perfect time for Baptism – the Church. man’s Catholic faith. He told Our Catholic faith has be- around the World! You are truly kind to have allowed us to addressed to sacrament of rebirth and new In the RCIA program that pre- me that he was so impressed come stronger and more alive visit your Diocese. We are very grateful.” PO Box 326 life. pares a person for Baptism, the that he wanted exactly what by many wonderful converts. I May God Bless you all and your families as we enter in Ogdensburg, NY 13669 These Easter Vigil Baptisms weeks of Lent become the final his friend had. He even identi- have known many who have Spring. and should be received by have brought many wonder- steps before receiving Baptism fied that man by name. brought so much to my Thursday prior to fully dedicated people into my at the Easter Vigil. I know the person and I have parishes. publication. life. They all have made a life Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” These weeks of Lent are a no doubt that, if I approached I must add that the priest- changing decision – difficult at Paper is printed each spiritual retreat especially for that fellow and told him how hood of the Catholic Church when writing or changing your Will. times yet, faith filled – as they Monday; those to be baptized so that he had lead another to Baptism has been enriched by many chose Baptism. www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice dateline is Wednesday. they make their relationship because of his faith, he would converts who discovered a vo- I have heard their stories and Member, Catholic Press with Jesus ever stronger lead- be very surprised. He would cation to be a priest. have been deeply touched by Association. ing up to that definite decision probably tell me that he was I know them – many wonder- these stories. – that conversion – to find new just an ordinary Catholic, try- ful priests, caring pastors, bril- POSTMASTER: In many ways, their stories life with the Lord. ing to live a good life as best liant theologians – who were have reminded me of many Send address changes to These weeks become a time he could. Yet, in doing just converts to the Catholic faith. Gospel stories as Jesus brought North Country Catholic, of prayer leading to a deeper that he changed the life of an- We thank you, Lord, for these someone to a new and differ- PO Box 326 understanding of all that Bap- other and brought him to the many converts to our Catholic ent life. Ogdensburg, NY tism means. Lord. By the way, I didn’t look faith. 13669-0326 There are also many stories 16 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 67, Number 45 APRIL 3, 2013 INSIDE THIS ISSUE JEFFERSON of Jesus, embracing Christian Simplicity”, LEWIS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 this six week program explores ways of WHERE IS JESUS? Fr. Jay Seymour takes living in harmony with Creation, God NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. COSMIC part in Year of Faith and the whole human family. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Carthage - St. James and St. Mary’s Houseville – The Feast of the Divine pilgrimage l PAGE 4 Date: April 11, 18 and 25 Parishes are holding a 90th birthday Mercy Sunday will be celebrated. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11 OR 6:30 p.m. to 8. party for Father John Cosmic. Date: April 7 Place: Hearthside Hospitality Center at At the National Date: April 14 Time: 2 p.m. Sisters of St. Joseph motherhouse March for Marriage Time: Open house, 1 p.m.to 4 Place: St. Hedwig’s Church Cost: $5 per session for materials and in DC l PAGE 10 Place: Augustinian Academy (Mechanic Features: Exposition of the Most Blessed CATHOLIC light refreshments St. entrance Sacrament and Blessing of the Divine Presenter: Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ Mercy image. The Sacrament of Recon- Contact: 324-5718 or 782-3460; APRIL 3, 2013 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY ciliation begins at 2:10 p.m. At 2:15 p.m. www.lent45.org for more information Watertown – Our Lady of the Sacred a video, Discovering Divine Mercy, by Fa- Heart will hold a Divine Mercy Sunday SPAGHETTI SUPPER ther Don Calloway, MIC, will be shown in Celebration. the church hall. The program continues Schedule: April 7 at 3 p.m. Divine Mercy Watertown – St. Anthony’s Altar Rosary Easter blessings POPE’S FIRST Church will be having Spaghetti Supper. at 3 p.m. with the Divine Mercy Chaplet Sunday will be celebrated. There will be (sung), homily and Benediction. Rev. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Date: April 25 Excerpts from Bishop Terry and died, is dead no more. may more fully live our bap- sharing warmly the Good HOLY WEEK Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 Lukasz Kozlowski of Our Lady of Lourdes R. LaValley’s Easter message Death and life have con- tismal promises: Lord, gift News that Jesus Christ, who Singing of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, & Church in Utica will be the guest cele- to Catholics of the Diocese of tended in that combat stu- me with the courage, the love suffered and died for me, Special prayers for Healing your family Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall Cost: Adults, $8; children $4.50; under 3, brant. . Ogdensburg: pendous: the Prince of life, and the energy of Mary Mag- rose from the dead. tree, Blessing of the Divine Mercy image Contact: The news is literally earth- who died, reigns immortal. dalene, who was the first wit- May you and your loved free; sauce, $5 per quart meatballs are For information call 348-6260. and Benediction of Blessed Sacrament. shattering! The implications Alleluia! Indeed, Alleluia! ness to others of your ones rejoice in the hope and Features:The Divine Mercy Devotion $.75 (Bring containers) are mind-blowing! Jesus ....At this time, our nation resurrection. Never let fear of peace that our Risen Savior Features:Take-outs begin at 4 p.m. PARISH MISSION consists of making a Novena by praying Croghan – Come and “Taste Again for Christ has risen! He who and our Church thirst for ridicule or rejection, a luke- has won for us. the Chaplet of Divine Mercy beginning the First Time” this Easter Season. once lived among us, suf- Resurrection evidence in you warm faith or laziness stop A blessed Easter to you and LIFERIGHT MEETING fered the agony of the cross, and in me. I pray that we me from living openly and your family! on Good Friday; celebrating the Feast of Date: April 14-16 Watertown - Liferight of Watertown will Mercy, April 7. Being merciful to others, Time: 7 p.m. hold its monthly meetings on the third Placing our complete trust in Jesus, mak- Place St. Stephen’s Church Wednesday of the Month. ing a good confession, & receiving Com- Speaker: Fr. Timothy Canaan, Pastor of Time: 4 p.m. munion on the Feast of Mercy Sunday St. John the Baptist Church and Director More than 1000 Place: 312 Sherman St. A HOLY WEEK TRADITION Contact: Call Judy at 315-783-7349 or of Campus Ministry. Features: The office has materials on 788-2388, or visit www.thedivine- The pre-kindergarten students at Holy Family School in Malone re-enacted the Resur- NYS Catholics infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia mercy.org rection. Here the disciples, Mother Mary, and Mary Magdalen are "shocked" that Jesus and chastity. K OF C BRUNCH Lyons Falls – The South Lewis Knights of is missing from the tomb. in Albany Contact: Phone 315-788-8480; website: LENT 4.5 PROGRAM Columbus will be having an all you can CNS PHOTO/ALESSIA GIULIANI, CATHOLIC www.liferight.org. Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Watertown – “Walking in the Footsteps eat pancake brunch. PRESS PHOTO Place: Visitation Parish Center Massena – St. Mary’s & St. Joseph’s hold Date: April 21 Pope Francis gestures as he greets peo- Cost: Adults, $7; Children under 12, $4; Benediction and Adoration every Friday. Time: 8 a.m. to Noon ple after celebrating his first Palm Sun- Under 5, Free; Family, $18; Take-outs Time: 9 a.m. to Noon Place: St. John’s Church day Mass as pope in St. Peter's Square at available Place: St. Mary’s Family Room Cost: Adults, $6; Children 5-12, $3; the Vatican March 24. The pope led a full DIOCESAN EVENTS under 5, Free CATHOLICISM SERIES slate of Holy Week and Easter liturgies in Rome and at the Vatican, keeping pace Norfolk – The Church of the Visitation’s ST. LAWRENCE DIOCESAN YOUTH RALLY with a usually busy papal schedule. He Catholicism program has begun for the Plattsburgh - RUMMAGE SALE The annual diocesan Youth celebrated a morning chrism Mass in St. Lent and Easter season. Rally is set Canton – St. Mary’s School will be hav- Peter's Basilica on Holy Thursday. That Schedule: Tuesday mornings – 9 a.m. Date: April 27 ing a rummage sale. evening, he presided over the Mass of Mass followed by a light social; 9:45 a.m. Place: Seton Catholic Central Dates: April 5 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the Lord's Supper in Rome's Casal del DVD presentation by discussion. Features: Chris Stefanick is keynote April 6 7:30 a.m. to 11 Marmo Prison for minors where he Wednesday evenings – 5:30 p.m. Mass speakers; registration through parishes. washed the feet of some of the young followed by a light social; 6:30 p.m. DVD FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY presentation followed by discussion. SYMPOSIUM ON ENVIRONMENT detainees. On Good Friday, Pope Francis Massena – St. Mary’s Church is holding celebrated the liturgy of the Lord's Pas- Contact: 315-384-4242 The Religious Sisters and Brother of the a special rosary to mark First Saturday. sion in St. Peter's Basilica in the late af- diocese are holding a symposium “Awak- Date: April 6 PHOTOS, PAGE 5 ternoon, and then led a nighttime Way CATHOLICISM SERIES ening the Dreamer: Symposium on Envi- Time: 3:15 p.m. of the Cross at Rome's Colosseum. On Massena – The Catholic Community of ronment Sustainability.” Features: Praying the Rosary to Our Saturday, he celebrated the Easter Vigil Massena/Louisville will be using Fr. Dates: April 13, Saranac Lake, Adiron- Holy Name Lady of Fatima in reparation to Her Im- in St. Peter's Basilica and on Sunday Robert Barron’s video series “Catholi- dack Medical Center; April 14, Water- maculate Heart and for World Peace, fol- School closing morning, celebrated Easter Mass in St. cism” during this Year of faith. town, Sisters of St. Joseph lowed by a 15 minute private meditation SCHOOL PHOTO Peter's Basilica and afterward bestowed Dates: On Wednesdays, April 10,17,24; Time: 1 p.m. to 4 For more than 25 years, eighth grade students of Holy Family School in Malone have offered a presentation of the Living Sta- on the Glorious Mysteries. Pastor hopes to launch a new model his blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city of May 1,8 Presenters: Mercy Sister Diane Guerin tions of the Cross. The 2013 participants included Paul Tighe and Ryan Marshall who portrayed guards and Jordan Kane who Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 of Catholic education for AuSable Rome and the world). BRUNCH ON APRIL 14 and Claire Maier, a Mercy Associate. was Jesus. Place: St. Mary’s Social Hall Contacts: Sr. Sheila Murphy, 518-483- Norfolk – The Knights of Columbus will Forks area children in September Cost: No cost, but workbooks can be pur- 2880 or Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald, 315-34- be sponsoring a brunch. FULL STORY, PAGE 3 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS: New court joins in ‘unity, charity, prayer’... pages 8-9 chased for $25 5718 Date: April 14