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16 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 69, Number 14 AUG. 27, 2014 INSIDE MEN OF FAITH IN THE NORTH COUNTRY THIS ISSUE Around Memorare Legacy NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY Society invites new CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 cludes lunch, workshop materials. members l PAGE 6 Contact: Registration forms are avail- ST. LAWRENCE able from pastors, at the diocesan web- On the death HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS site’s pastoral documentation or respect of Robin Ogdensburg - St. Mary’s is holding a life pages: www.rcdony.org/pro-life. Williams l PAGE 12 CATHOLIC monthly Holy Hour for Vocations. Date: Thursday before the First Friday CARITAS DINNER Time: 7 p.m. concluding with Benedic- Lake Placid – Save the date to honor AUG. 27, 2014 tion at 8 p.m. Catholic Charities Caritas Award Honoree Place: Deacon Winter Chapel (Posthumously) Mrs. Penny Martin and President’s Award Catholic Daughters of Labor Day support for young NOVENA FOR MILITARY America, Ogdensburg Diocese. Ogdensburg Date: Oct. 26 POPE FRANCIS - Notre Dame Church is WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In their 2014 one we inherited," wrote against an "economy of ex- of suffering and pain. For holding a Weekly novena for the safety Time: Cash Bar 3:30 p.m., Dinner 4 p.m. Labor Day statement, the U.S. Miami Archbishop Thomas clusion" and applied it to the those men and women, and IN KOREA of U.S. military personnel at a new time. Place: Crowne Plaza bishops denounced the fact G. Wenski, chairman of the millions of unemployed their children, this is good Date:Tuesday afternoons Contact: 315-393-2255 young adults have "borne the U.S. bishops' Committee on young adults in the U.S. news," he said, but a little Shows church Time:1:30 p.m. Fathers Justin Thomas and Tojo Chacko, two priests of the Heralds of Good News Mother Theresa Province in India who are now serv- brunt" of unemployment and Domestic Justice and Human Some Americans, he said, digging shows there is an JOURNEY TO EASTERN EUROPE ing in the diocese, were surprised by a visit from their vice-provincial July 15. From left are Father Roy, the vice provincial; Father Tom underemployment in this Development. have found "stability and se- "enduring hardship for mil- interest in Asia DIOCESAN EVENTS Father Amyot will be leading a pilgrim- Higman, parochial vicar in Saranac Lake, Father Howard Venette, pastor in Constable, Father Chacko, parochial vicar at Sacred Heart in country and around the Writing the statement on curity" in an economy that lions of workers." END OF LIFE WORKSHOP age visiting the land of St. John Paul II. Massena and St. Lawrence in Louisville, Father Thomas, parochial vicar of St. Andre Bessette in Malone ;and Father Baiju, another vis- world. behalf of the bishops for has seen some improve- And the poverty rate re- iting priest. "Our younger generations Labor Day, which is Sept. 1, ments. There are signs the mains high, he said, with 46 Ogdensburg - Father Tad Pacholczyk will Date: November 3- 14 are counting on us to leave the archbishop spoke of country "may finally be heal- million Americans struggling present a workshop “Death, Dying and Cost: Only $3129 from Montreal them a world better than the Pope Francis' teaching ing economically after years "to make ends meet. Decisions at the End of Life” (Air/land price is $2449 plus $680 gov- Date: Sept. 6 ernment taxes/airline fuel surcharges) Time: from 9 a.m. to 5 Visiting: Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vi- Place: Wadhams Hall enna, Prague Back to Features: The event, sponsored by the Features: First Class/Select Hotels, most A PROFESSION OF VOWS diocesan Respect Life Office, will include meals with comprehensive sightseeing School time a morning and afternoon presentation Contact: Fr. Andrew Amyot at (315) Bishop LaValley and Sister by Father Pacholczyk as well as a ques- 384-2064 or mail: P.O. Box 637, Norfolk, Ellen Rose Coughlin, super- tion and answer panel with Kathleen NY 13667 e-mail: intendent of schools, share Gallagher, director of Pro-Life Activities [email protected]. messages as young people for the New York State Catholic Confer- prepare to begin another ac- ence; Bishop LaValley will celebrate the 10 DAY ADVENT PILGRIMAGE ademic year. closing Mass. The $20 registration fee in- Father Donald Robinson,,will be host- Sister Ellen Rose said, “the ing a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. most important aspect of a Catholic school is its foun- Date: Dec. 1-10, 2014 dation in Christ. Our schools Cost: $2997 are first and foremost places Features: Haifa, Tiberias, Nazareth, where students meet Christ. Bethlehem, Jerusalem. From Him flows the unique CNS PHOTO/L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO Contact: 782-1190 for brochure PHOTO BY PAT HENDRICK marks of a Catholic school, Pope Francis poses for a selfie while Father Bryan Stitt, diocesan vocation director, led a summer retreat at the Guggenheim Lodge for the diocesan seminarians. From namely a supernatural vi- eating lunch with youth at the major NEIGHBORING DIOCESES left are Michael Jablonski who is entering his second year of theology at Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio; Todd sion of life, an awareness of seminary in Daejeon, South Korea, Thibault, third theology at the Josephinum; Father Stitt and Matthew Conger, fourth year college, at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary IGNATIAN RETREAT the dignity of the human Aug. 15. During his first Aug. 14-18 in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Missing from the photo is Leagon Carlin, a parishioner of St. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh, who is be- person, the experience of a visit to Asia, Pope Francis urged South Paradox, NY - A directed retreat giving ginning his first year of seminary studies at the Josephinum. faith community, a curricu- an introduction to Ignatian Spirituality Korean political and civic leaders to lum which acknowledges seek peace on their divided peninsula has been planned the relationship between Date: Sept. 5 – 7 faith and culture....” and strengthen their nation's commitment to democracy and social Place: Pyramid Life Center FULL STORIES, PAGE 3, 7-10 Cost: $130 per person justice. Pope Francis also beati- Director: Brian Evers fied124 Korean martyrs Aug. 16, cele- PHOTO SUPPLIED brated the Aug. 17 closing Mass for Contact: www.pyramidlife.org or call From Potsdam Bishop Terry R. LaValley celebrated the Rite of Religious Profession Mass Aug. 16 at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse in the sixth Asian Youth Day, and cele- 518-585-7545 to Phoenix Watertown as Sister Suanne Marie Johnson made her first profession of vows. From left are Bishop LaValley, Sister Suanne, St. Joseph Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, major superior; and St. Joseph Sister Constance Marie Sylver, formation director. Joining the brated a Mass for peace and reconciliation Aug. 18 among other planned North Country woman follows her bishop in the celebration of the Mass were Father Leo Wiley, Msgr. Paul Whitmore, Msgr. Robert McCarthy and Father John Cos- mic as celebrants. During the coming year, Sister Suanne will be teaching at Augustinian Academy in Carthage. activities for the visit. dream to serve God by helping children, families at Maggie’s Place Participants of the Diocese of Ogdensburg Men’s Cursillo are shown during their gathering which took place Aug. 16-17 at St. Anne’s FULL STORY, PAGE 5 HOLY FAMILY MEGA-REUNION: Fr. Muench is among 600 to join the party.... p. 2 Shrine in Isle LaMotte, Vt. 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 15 AUG. 27, 2014 AUG. 27, 2014 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR’S NOTE OBITUARIES CATHOLIC The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Adams - Madden James Patrick Mooney, Heart Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Redford - Isabelle (Collins) Lamkins, 83; Box 326 Joy - yes, joy - in our world Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. 8 months; Funeral Services Aug. 13, 2014 Funeral Services Aug. 11, 2014 at Church Norfolk Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 The Society for the Propagation of the Faith at St. Cecilia's Church; burial in St. Ce- - Frances M. Neer, 27; Funeral of the Assumption; burial in Whispering cilia's Cemetery. Services Aug. 21, 2014 at the Church of Maples Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. USPS 0039-3400 These days, we need to make and abundant fruit. moving forward in religious barbecues and church festivals Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director an extra effort to be the "You will find au- life, Kelly Donnelly and the tal- • In the people who staff our the Visitation; burial in Visitation Ceme- BISHOP TERRY 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 R. LAVALLEY joyful kind of Catholics thentic joy,” he said, ented staff who served at Catholic schools, including (315) 393-2920; fax 1-866-314-7296 Adams - Frank J. Rubik, 87; Funeral Serv- tery. Sackets Harbor - Eleanor (Fields) Gilday, President that Pope Francis has “because he wants us Guggenheim this summer, and Kathy Behrans, principal of [email protected] ices Aug. 16, 2014 at St. Cecilia's Church. 76; Funeral Services Aug. 18, 2014 at St. REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN encouraged us to be. to be men and women 20-somethings like Trinity Catholic in Massena, North Bangor - Lealton "Lee" Joseph Andrew's Church; burial in Union Ceme- Vice President The news around the who are happy and ful- MaryCatherine Jadlos (see her who has made a mark on a na- Alexandria Bay - Heather L. Brayen, 30; Trombley, 83; Funeral Services Aug. 22, tery. SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ world couldn’t be more filled." story on page 4) tional level. (See page 8) Funeral Services Aug. 16, 2014 at the 2014 at St. Augustine's Church. Secretary-Treasurer horrifying. So where can we find • In a bishop who works tire- • For our summer weather - Time to get back Costello Funeral Home. Saranac Lake - Mary Catherine Fitz- MARY LOU KILIAN We may wonder if it is reasons for joy in this lessly to build the faith life of which may not be as hot and even right for us to be diocese of ours during the people in his charge, even sunny as some may like - but Norwood - Donald F. "Pete" LePage, 79; patrick McCarthy, 68; Funeral Services Editor/ Carthage - Christopher Scott Getman, 28; Funeral Services Aug. 18, 2014 at St. An- Aug. 12, 2014 at St. Bernard's Church; General Manager joyful when so many this summer of mis- writing for the diocesan paper comes without hurricanes or to school (again) are facing starvation, ery? after spending day after day on tsunamis. Funeral Services Aug. 22, 2014 at St. drew's Church; burial in Calvary Ceme- burial in St. Bernard's Cemetery. James Church; burial in Fical Cemetery, tery. Publish 45 is- brutality and murder. Here are just a few the road • For faraway family and sues per year: But as the pope said Mary Lou possibilities: • In our priests who cheer- friends who know that summer By Molly M. Ryan St. Johnsville. Ticonderoga - Edward A. Kroner, Sr., 96; Weekly except earlier this month, “If Kilian • In the extraordi- fully (at least as far as we can is the time to come home, if Diocesan Mission Office Ogdensburg - John E. McCabe, 82; Fu- Funeral Services Aug. 22, 2014 at St. every other you follow Jesus and nary generosity of our tell!) add more and more re- only for a couple of days. Carthage - Evelyn M. (Knapp) Intorcia, neral Services Aug. 19, 2014 at St. Mary's Mary's Church; burial in Mt. Hope Ceme- week begin- his Gospel, your free- young people: the men sponsibilities to their already • For corn on the cob and ice As the school year gears up for another go, the Missionary 74; Funeral Services Aug. 11, 2014 at St. Cathedral. tery. ning the end dom will blossom like a plant who are returning to or enter- overwhelming schedules cream. Childhood Association (MCA) too is gearing up for another James Church; burial in parish cemetery. of May in bloom and will bring good ing the seminary, the women • At parish picnics, chicken I feel more joyful already! year of raising much needed funds and mission awareness Ogdensburg - Kathryn A. (Barr) Polniak, Watertown - Toney Catania, 93; Funeral through August and skip- with the children in our Diocese. Summer’s fleeting days Chateaugay - Lucille (Peacock) Demarse, 84; Funeral Services Aug. 21, 2014 at St. Services Aug. 16, 2014 at St. Anthony's ping one week in December remind us that all too soon the children will be heading off 87; Funeral Services Aug. 14, 2014 at St. Mary's Cathedral; burial in St. Mary's Church; burial in Glenwood Cemetery. by the Diocese of A PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE into another year of sharing and learning. Each year, the Ogdensburg. MCA program promotes a different theme in their cam- Patrick's Church. Cemetery. 622 Washington Street, Og- paign. The theme for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year Watertown - Myrna A. (Soules) Denny, densburg, N.Y. 13669. Remember when: a very special reunion is “God’s Gift of Forgiveness”. Chazy - Charles M. Brunelle, 60; Funeral Plattsburgh - Anne M. Begor, 46; Funeral 74; Funeral Services Aug. 21, 2014 at Holy As baptized Catholics, we all know that God’s Gift of for- Services Aug. 20, 2014 at Sacred Heart Services Aug. 18, 2014 at St. John's Family Church. Editorial Office: Remember when! Remember versation with Denny from San dents from the school who giveness is the ultimate gift. This gift of sacrifice is what Church; burial in parish cemetery. Church; burial in St. Peter's Cemetery. 622 Washington Street, the MCA program aims to achieve each year by showing Watertown - Shirley A. (Shettleton) Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. the time when we…! Francisco, Bill from Chicago, have died. Finally, I knew that So, what have you been Brian from Burlington, Jim many there had lost spouses, children both young and old that prayer and sacrifice here Dannemora - M. Eleanor (Easton) Gilroy, Plattsburgh - Richard C. Gilman, 94; Fu- Kehoe, 73; Funeral Services Aug. 13, 2014 Telephone: doing the last thirty years? from Boston. and some children – they in the present, can only help those far away in the future. 93; Funeral Aug. 12, 2014 at St. Joseph's neral Services Aug. 21, 2014 at St. Peter's at St. Patrick's Church; burial in Glenwood (315) 608-7556 Tell me about your family…! The organizers did involve would also be intentions for Prayer and sacrifice are a part of what it means to be a Church; burial in parish cemetery. Church; burial in St. Alexander's Ceme- Cemetery. I know – sounds like a re- me. Linda and Dan Case called the Mass. Catholic. Through our baptism, we are called upon to all be tery, Morrisonville. E-mail: union – and it was. In fact it asking me to celebrate a Mass As a homily for the Mass, I missionaries each day. That can be a difficult life lesson to Edwards - Kathleen A. (McFerran) Cas- Watertown - Gordon D. Silverthorne, 67; news@northcountry was called a “mega-reunion.” that was planned as part of the decided to speak about faith – teach on a day to day basis in a part of the world where we sidy, 54; Funeral Services Aug. 16, 2014 at Plattsburgh - Gloria M. (Trombley) Mor- Funeral Services Aug. 20, 2014 at St. An- can take so much for granted. The MCA program teaches us catholic.org reunion. One of the activities faith in God’s help, support the Sacred Heart Church. row, 82; Funeral Services Aug. 18, 2014 at thony's Church. teaching career began just of the reunion was an open and constant strength, espe- to not take anything for granted and to be aware of the Entered at the Hundreds of Holy Family struggles children around the world face each moment. St. Peter's Church; burial in St. Peter's shortly after my becoming a house at the former Holy Fam- cially in difficult times. I told Ellenburg -Yvonne (Malark) LaBarge, 75; Cemetery. West Chazy - Beulah (Trombly) Lavarn- Post Office: graduates and faculty priest. I must admit that my ily School building, now a jun- them that I was certain that the As we pack our kids backpacks full of supplies and Ogdensburg, NY years in the classroom was a ior high of the public school. greatest gift that Holy Family snacks this September, remember that those living in war Funeral Aug. 18, 2014 at St. Edmund's way, 105; Funeral Services Aug. 12, 2014 13669 as members return to Massena happy time in my life. They decided to plan a Mass in High School gave to all of its torn, drought riddled, famine starved places do not have Church; burial in parish cemetery. Plattsburgh - Carmeleta E. (Burdo) Pan- at St. Joseph's Church; burial in parish Periodical Postage. for a ‘mega-reunion’ Holy Family High School had the gym there just as we use to students – besides a great edu- these luxuries that our children can gain access to afford- ton, 89; Funeral Services Aug. 19, 2014 at cemetery. a rather short existence with do when they were students. cation – was a strong faith in ably and safely. One may ask the question, who would call Gouverneur - Ray J. Zira, 81; Funeral Serv- St. Peter's Church; burial in St. Peter's Subscription: I was rather surprised almost just 14 graduating classes, but The Mass proved to be a very God. I believed that this faith a back pack and some new pens or paper a luxury? A child ices Aug. 23, 2014 at St. James Church. Cemetery. Willsboro - Cheryl Ann (Reiss) For one year: a year ago when I received an it was a very special place. It moving experience for me. I has had a profound influence living in the developing lands would indeed, or a child that McGlinchy, 70; Funeral Services Aug. 20, In-Diocese Rate: $27 announcement of this gather- was truly an excellent school. was thrilled to see and visit in the lives of each of them. may not even have a school to attend, a church to worship Louisville Port Henry Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 - Robert D. "Bob" Girard, 78; - Anna Marie (Daniels) 2014 at St. Philip of Jesus Church; burial ing. One fellow, Ray, in Holy Family High School had with so many former students Many at the reunion shared in or worse, or one that has no parents to love and encour- Funeral Services Aug. 15, 2014 at St. Mandy, 87; Funeral Services Aug 21, 2014 in Calvary Cemetery. Massena decided to organize a only one principal, Father Grif- – there were plenty of memo- with me many stories, includ- age them. Lawrence Church; burial in St. Lawrence at St. Patrick's Church; burial in South Matters for publication Each year the much needed funds that children in our should be reunion of all the former stu- fith Billmeyer, and his leader- ries and stories. ing those of difficult crises in Cemetery. Moriah Cemetery. Willsboro - Grace Provost Mitchell, 88; dents and teachers of Holy ship made Holy Family the As we talked, another name their lives and families, times Diocese and others as well provide things like school sup- addressed to plies, healthcare, shelter and education to children in the Funeral Services Aug. 18, 2014 at St. PO Box 326 Family High School in Massena. extraordinary school it was. would come up, names that also of unhappiness caused by Lyon Mountain - Jeannette (Cayea) Potsdam - Margaret Rose (Cameron) Philip of Jesus Church; burial in Calvary Holy Family High School had At this year’s reunion, I heard brought up many more memo- sickness and death. Many told developing lands. The children are actually quite eager to Ogdensburg, NY 13669 learn and hear about the plight of the developing lands and Miller, 88; Funeral Services Aug. 16, 2014 Bourcier, 88; Funeral Services Aug. 18, Cemetery. and should be received by its start in 1962. The Diocese innumerable great stories: stories and, unhappily, names of with me that they could not of Ogdensburg had been as- ries about the great start the some who had died. have faced those times without how they can help. The Missionary spirit must start young. at St. Bernard's Church. 2014 at the Seymour Funeral Home; bur- Thursday prior to It is a gift. Much like the Gift of Forgiveness that God gives ial in St. Mary's Cemetery. publication. signed a new bishop, Bishop graduates received at Holy As an introduction to the their faith in God. us all we must remember that each day. Current events on Paper is printed each James Navagh, and he consid- Family – as well as many inter- Mass, I shared that my biggest I do want to add that the ex- Massena - Bertha Armstrong Horne, 89; the television tell the tale of how bleak things are in places Monday; ered Massena a great place for esting stories from their high and deepest memory of Holy perience of this reunion was a Funeral Services Aug. 11, 2014 at the Potsdam - Olga (Kropelnicki) Hassler, 89; dateline is Wednesday. a Catholic high school to com- school days. I was also rather Family High School was the strengthening moment for my ravaged by disease, war and natural disasters. It is up to Donaldson Funeral Home; burial in Kateri Funeral Services Aug. 13, 2014 at St. Member, Catholic Press plement the two Catholic ele- pleased to hear their stories of group of outstanding and tal- own faith. The faith of these us here and now to help make the difference through Cemetery. Mary's Church; burial in parish cemetery. Association. mentary schools there. The success in life. ented teachers that I taught former students was truly prayer, sacrifice, forgiveness and awareness. Good luck to all the students, educators and parents as whole process got underway, The organizers told me that with in those days at Holy Fam- great to experience. Massena - James J. McDermott, 90; Fu- the building was built and the they were uncertain how many ily High School. Sadly, many You know, even at the party we embark on another school year together. POSTMASTER: God Bless. neral Services Aug. 20, 2014 at the Don- faculty found. would respond but they were of them were now with the after I experienced a unique aldson Funeral Home; burial in Mt. Send address changes to rather successful as this mega- faith in their lives. I recognized Bishop Navagh had ordained Lord. I wanted to make them Calvary Cemetery, Cheektowaga. North Country Catholic, me a priest in 1959 and then reunion drew more than 600 my intention for this Mass. I something that I like think Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” PO Box 326 he decided I would be a perfect former students and faculty also wanted to remember and began at Holy Family High when writing or changing your Will. Ogdensburg, NY chemistry teacher. So, my from near and far. I had a con- pray for the many former stu- School. Massena - Eunice V. (Lamica) Villnave, 89; 13669-0326 Funeral Services Aug 11, 2014 at Sacred 14 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 AUG. 27, 2014 AUG. 27, 2014 ADIRONDACK tion. All are welcome. Refreshments will Cost: Adults, $9; children under 12, $5; FOLLOW ME ANNUAL CHARISMATIC RETREAT follow in the church hall. under 5, free Contact: 315-348-6260. Saranac Lake – The Annual Charismatic TRAIN EXHIBIT Retreat to be held. RUMMAGE SALE Gouverneur – All Aboard! One of a kind As school doors open for another year... Date: Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 Lowville – St. Peter’s Rosary-Altar Soci- train with exhibit sponsored by the Gou- Place: Guggenheim ety will be having a rummage sale. verneur Museum. A lot can happen in forty either about our world or year and as we focus our en- faith formation classes that Mass, we are attending a re- F eatures: Fr. Bryan Stitt will be presid- Date: Sept 4, 3 p.m. to 6:30 pm. And Date: Aug. 30 years. A few days ago in our God. To know God is to ergies on strengthening our parish offers and to union of sorts. The Com- ing. There will be a healing Mass Aug. Rouses Point, I joined many love God. When we stop faith formation in our fami- sharing our faith with our munion of Saints (loved Sept. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with bag sale Time: 1 p.m. to 3 31. Everyone welcome of my classmates learning, we stop lies here in the North Coun- children and grandchildren. ones who have died) join us starting at noon and a buffet lunch Contact: For more information call the of the Northeastern loving, we stop liv- try, we pray for renewed in this Mystical Reunion starting at 11:30 a.m., $5 HARVEST WALK/RUN Resurrection House at 518-891-1182 Clinton Central ing. spirit and determination to When we stop where we listen to our faith Place: St. Peter’s Church Ogdensburg – Annual Harvest Class of 1974 for One of the dioce- learn more about the rich- story through the Word spo- an evening of remi- san priorities that ness of our faith. learning, we stop ken and reminisce about AUTUMN RETREAT Walk/Run to be held. ST. HEDWIG'S POLISH FEST Date: Oct. 5 niscing, dining, and we have established Let us give prayerful sup- God’s goodness to us Saranac Lake – An autumn 24 hour re- loving, we stop living Houseville – Save the date for St. Hed- Time: Registration 12 p.m.; Walk begins great 1970’s music. as part of our dioce- port to all students, particu- through the generations. treat for adults to be held. It was a wonderful san envisioning larly our youth, college We dine at the Lord’s Table wig's Annual Polish Fest. 1 p.m. We thank our teachers, celebration. process is to students, seminarians, dea- and worship in song. It’s all Date: Sept. 19 – 20 catechists and parish staff Date: Oct. 19 Place: Dobisky Center During our strengthen faith for- con aspirants, and those there: reminiscing, dining, Time: 6 p.m. to 6 p.m. North County Catholic as they prepare for the new The welcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. Time: Noon after the celebration of the Features: Sponsor sheets available at school years, mem- mation in family studying in the Formation and great music - What a Place: Guggenheim Lodge opportunities to help form Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: 11a.m. Mass. Catholic Charities, 716 Caroline St, or the ories are formed life—enhancing for Ministry program. wonder-full celebration! Cost: $75 (Limit to 10 participants) Bishop our sisters and brothers. North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, Features: Events include: the Serving of Neighborhood Center/City Hall that last a lifetime. youth ministry and We recommit ourselves to Forty years? A lot can Theme: Discovering the Wisdom of the Every time we gather at Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; a tasty Polish Platter, Theme Basket Raf- Contact: 315-393-2255 While in school Terry R. providing family cat- participating in the adult happen in an hour! Lord tucked in the season of autumn e-mail [email protected]. fles, Bake Sale, Ice Cream Sundaes and a our teachers give us LaValley echesis for the seven Presenters: Paul Gibaldi, wilderness Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. 50/50 Raffle. Donations of Theme Bas- BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP the lessons and then Sacraments. guide & nature photographer ,and Sis- kets, Pies and Monetary Donations to Massena – Sacred Heart/St. Lawrence we take the tests. When we This is a concerted effort ter Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ, retreat direc- leave the confines of the to engage all family mem- HEALING MINISTRY to be held. defray the cost of the food appreciated. holds a Bereavement Support Group last tor and adult faith educator. classroom, life itself admin- bers in the life-long process Morrisonville - The Catholic Community Schedule: Aug 28, 5:30pm – Queen of The event is a fundraiser for church re- Tuesday of each month. Features: Retreat will include presen- isters the tests from which of: learning more and more of St. Alexander's and St. Joseph's holds Heaven; Sept 3, 6:30pm - St. Cecilia; Sept pairs and restoration. Time: 2 p.m. tations, nature hike in Lake Placid area, we later learn life’s lessons. about our God and His Living Waters Healing Ministry 25, 5:30pm – Queen of Heaven Contact: Joann 348-8735, Mary 348- Place: Sacred Heart Convent Either way, life is about teachings; developing an with time for reflection, group prayer, Date: First Thursday each month Features: Praying for vocations and the 8836 or Mary Ann 348-6260. Contact: 315-769-3137 learning. ever closer relationship to Father Paul Kelly will offer Mass on Sat. Time: 6:30 p.m. needs of our Church. ST. LAWRENCE As the 2014-15 school Jesus Christ; and giving wit- afternoon. Place: St. Alexander’s Church JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH year approaches, it is good ness to that relationship in Contact: Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ at Features: Mass, Anointing of the Sick, LIFERIGHT MEETING GRIEF WORK MINISTRY Ogdensburg -St. Mary’s Cathedral is be- that we all recommit our- our service to neighbor. As the school doors open [email protected]. or 315-212-6592. Watertown selves never to become con- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, in- ¬ Liferight of Watertown, a Massena - Maria Farrell of Omaha, Neb., ginning the RCIA process for 2014-2015. tent with what we know, for yet another academic CLINTON dividual prayer. pro-life educational organization, meets director of the Servants of Mary Grief- RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of LOST SHEEP QUILT SHOP FRANKLIN the first Wednesday of the Month. Work ministry, will present a day of Adults) is the Church's process to pre- Time: 1 p.m. training on issues dealing with grief and pare adults for admission into full com- Ellenburg Center –The Lost Sheep Quilt LATIN MASS Place: 312 Sherman St. loss. munion in the Roman Catholic Church. It Shop at Our Lady of Adirondacks House Constable - A Tridentine (Latin) Mass is Features: The office has a wide variety Date: Sept. 10 is designed for non-baptized persons of Prayer is open celebrated each Friday at 5:30 p.m. with of videos, books and educational materi- Time: 9 a.m. to 2:30 and those who were baptized into an- Sew Together: any Tuesday from 10 Fr. Howard Venette as the celebrant. als which may be borrowed. Topics in- Place: Sacred Heart Convent other faith tradition and would like to a.m. to 3. This is a quilting group de- Mass will also be celebrated every first clude infanticide, assisted suicide, Program: Sponsored by Sacred seek full communion with the Roman signed to share ideas, teach begin Saturday at 9 a.m. euthanasia and chastity. Heart/St. Lawrence Parishes Grief Sup- Catholic Church. The program is also ap- ners. Bring projects to sew. Place: St. Francis of Assisi Church Contact: Phone 315-788-8480 port Group, topics will include grief in propriate for those Who were baptized Place: Our Lady of the Adirondacks the workplace, grief and the holidays as a Catholic, but have not received the House of Prayer (The shop is open Tues. - JEFFERSON HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS and special anniversaries, the effects of Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Evenings and other END OF LIFE DECISIONS Watertown – Holy Hour for vocations to grief, different types of grief, rituals to and/or Confirmation. times by appointment.) Watertown - The Faith Community be held. remember the deceased, loss through di- Contact: St. Mary's Cathedral at 393- Contact: 518-594-3253 Website: th- Nurses of Holy Family Parish are present- Date: Mon.-Fri. vorce, etc. The second half of the day will 3930 to give name, address, and phone elostsheepquiltshop.weebly.com; ing “Are You Ready?”, a program on end Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. consist of a strategy session to help faith number. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION of life decisions. Place: Holy Family Church communities and other organizations Date: Sept. 7 Features: Eucharistic Adoration & per- develop a new program, or expand an LATIN MASS Plattsburgh – Eucharistic Adoration is Time: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. sonal prayer existing consolation ministry. Potsdam – A Tridentine (Latin) Mass is held throughout the year every Wednes Place: Holy Family Church Contact: 315-782-2468 Contact: To Register, contact: Gloria celebrated each Sunday day, Thursday, and Friday. Presenter: Rev. Leon (Toby) Schilling, Horan at 764-1161 or e-mail at jho- Time: 12:30 p.m. Place: St. John’s “Holy Family” Adoration LEWIS Director of Pastoral Care at Samaritan [email protected] or Elsie Scruggs at Place: St. Mary's Church Chapel, downstairs Medical Center. Ryan Tyler, M.D. and DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS 769-3137 or e-mail at Celebrant: Msgr. Robert H. Aucoin Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m Rev. Leo Wiley will be present for ques- Houseville – Divine Mercy Devotions for [email protected]. Registration Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email tions. the month of September to be held. deadline is Sept. 1. Lunch provided. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION [email protected] Features: Information on Advance Di- Date: Sept. 7 Massena – St. Mary’s & St. Joseph’s hold Time: BLESSED SACRAMENT ADORATION rectives and Health Care Proxy will be 3 p.m. CHICKEN BAR-B-QUE Benediction and Adoration every Friday discussed. Place: St. Hedwig’s Church Gouverneur – St. James School will hold Time: 9 a.m. to 10 Keeseville - There is Adoration of the Features:Vespers (Evening Prayer), Ex- their annual chicken bar-b-que. Place: St. Mary’s Family Room Blessed Sacrament every Sunday. HOLY HOUR position of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Date: Sept. 7 Time: 1 p.m. to 4 Adams/Henderson – Parish holy hour s The Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Benedic- Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE Place: Immaculate Conception Church 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 13 AUG. 27, 2014 AUG. 27, 2014 AT THE MOVIES THE GIVER

time has come for Mother "If you can't feel, what is By Joseph McAleer (Katie Holmes) and Father the point?" he asks. That be- Catholic News Service (Alexander Skarsgard) to lief is reinforced by his present their son, Jonas growing love for a fellow Hollywood continues to (Brenton Thwaites). teen, Fiona (Odeya Rush), makes the future a danger- Sensing something un- along with the Giver's wis- ous and challenging place to usual about the teen, the dom that "with faith comes be a teenager. Chief Elder selects Jonas to love and hope." Arriving on the heels of inherit the esteemed posi- Jonas' determination that "The Hunger Games" and tion of Receiver of Memo- everyone in the Community "Divergent" is "The Giver" ries, a kind of repository of should share in his knowl- (Weinstein), another futuris- the past, warts and all. edge is accelerated when he tic thriller where young peo- The current Receiver, uncovers a dark secret: the Massena native Sister Cindy Sullivan, a Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is ple find themselves running known as the Giver (Jeff Elders sanction euthanasia pictured back, center, with other members of the board of directors of the Working for their lives. Bridges), is weary, shop- to eliminate imperfect ba- Boys’ Center in Quito, Ecuador. Sister Cindy has served at the WBC for 40 of the 50 years This time, however, the worn, and ready to pass the bies and the frail elderly. of its existence. Also shown are the two co-directors of the center, Sister Miguel Con- tone is softer, and the over- baton. He's haunted by the Filled with outrage, he way, front left and Jesuit Father John Halligan, back right, who founded the center in all meaning more profound, failure of a recent designee, joins forces with the Giver 1964. Sister Cindy spent several weeks in the diocese this summer speaking at with a welcome pro-life Rosemary (Taylor Swift), and to restore the proper bal- CNS PHOTO/COURTESY THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY ance to society. parishes and with the NCCabout the work of the center. message that will resound is determined to succeed Brenton Thwaites and Odeya Rush star in a scene from the movie "The Giver." with viewers of faith. with Jonas. There is a disturbing Directed by Philip Noyce Like Yoda taking on Luke scene in "The Giver" involv- rating is PG-13 -- parents material may be inappropri- ("Salt"), "The Giver" is based Skywalker, the Giver begins ing euthanasia that may strongly cautioned. Some ate for children under 13. Moving families from poverty to prosperity on the best-selling 1993 Jonas' training, passing on upset younger viewers. For novel by Lois Lowry about a memories of the "real" mature teens and their par- of this South American coun- ing shoes, earning as much graduates of the program Editor’s note utopian world that, on the world. ents, however, it can spark a By Mary Lou Kilian try, she discovered the Work- as 85 percent of their fami- have left poverty forever. surface at least, is free from Jonas is overwhelmed by necessary conversation Editor ing Boys Center and met lies’ income. Sister Cindy spent several suffering, hunger, and vio- newfound emotions and about the sanctity of life at Jesuit Father John Halligan weeks in the Diocese of Og- Donations to the Working Boys Cen- lence. A daily injection of memories. He experiences all ages, winningly endorsed When Cindy Sullivan grad- who had founded the center At the Working Boys densburg this summer, visit- ter may be sent to CFWF, 12605 W. every member of "the Com- love and happiness for the by this worthy film. uated from Massena High in 1964. ing her family in Massena North Ave., #130, Brookfield, Wi., munity" ensures that memo- first time, but also cruelty, The film contains mild ac- School in the early 1970’s, And, she found her voca- Center in Ecuador and speaking at parish 53005-4629. Further information ries and emotions are war and death -- and all in tion violence and a disturb- she had just one dream – to tion. Masses as part of the Mis- glorious Technicolor. When ing scene of euthanasia. The about the center and opportunities suppressed, along with free- become a professional golfer. The girl who talked her He opened the Working sionary Projects of the Dio- dom, choice, individuality, the fog clears, he reaches an Catholic News Service clas- After earning degrees from parents into letting her at- Boys’ Center to address the cese of Ogdensburg. for volunteering and charitable giv- religion -- and temptation. epiphany: without the sification is A-II -- adults and Onondaga Community Col- tend Massena Central instead educational needs of these In an interview with the ing is available at www.c4wf.org. "When people have the knowledge of suffering, one adolescents. The Motion Pic- lege and Clarke University in of Holy Family High School boys. Soon afterward, the North Country Catholic, Sis- freedom to choose, they cannot appreciate true joy. ture Association of America Dubuque, Iowa, the young so she could play on a golf program was expanded to inter Cindy explained that the choose wrong, every single woman traveled to California team, became Sister Cindy clude the entire family. center was founded on ten years, families who have time," intones the Chief to follow her dream. Sullivan, a Sister of Charity of In 1967, Sister M. Miguel core values: loyalty, personal been living in single rooms Elder (Meryl Streep). But, she said, when playing the Blessed Virgin Mary. Conway, also a Sister of Char- formation, family, religion, could expect to move into Everything in this Or- golf became work rather than At the Working Boys Cen- ity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, education, economy, work, their own homes and own wellian world is identical fun, it was time to reassess ter, Sister Cindy - called joined the priest as co-direc- recreation, health and hous- their own land. and monochromatic: her life plan. Madre Cindy – is part of a tor. ing. The cost to transform the homes, clothes, even the Trading in the golf course team celebrating 50 years of Sister Cindy spent four “The center attacks poverty lives of impoverished fami- family unit. Just two chil- for the Peace Corps, Ms. Sul- transforming families from years as a Peace Corps volun- as a spiritual problem, not an lies is $4 per person per day. dren per household, one livan traveled more than poverty to prosperity every teer at the WBC before join- economic one and that’s key,” The center has flourished boy and one girl, each ge- 3000 miles to Quito, Ecuador. day. ing her religious community. she said. “People need self- with the support of charita- netically engineered and Forty years later, she still When Padre John Halligan She has served as a director esteem and, through our ed- ble donations and volun- born to designated birth calls Quito home. arrived in Quito, he saw boys of the WBC Family of Fami- ucational programs, they get teers, including groups of mothers. In the bustling capital city working on the streets shin- lies staff since 1981. it. They can get themselves college students from across When the children come Since its opening, the WBC out of poverty and help oth- the United States. of age, they receive their vo- has served 6,000 families ers.” To mark the 50th anniver- cation, the role they are to with about 30,000 people, Members of the WBC are sary Sister Cindy, Father Hal- play in the Community. The offering three meals a day, taught that work is good and ligan and Sister Miguel were medical care, dental care, that it’s critical to save for the joined by more than 600 spiritual support – with Mass future. They are required to supporters at Marquette Uni- every day - and education have savings accounts which versity for a three-day cele- from day care programs ultimately allows most to bration in early August. through technical school. buy their own property. In a video prepared for the With training in carpentry, Through the “minga” pro- event, Sister Miguel summed metal mechanics, industrial gram, each family spends up the reason for the WBC’s mechanics, auto mechanics, one Sunday a month helping existence: “The world be- sewing, baking, sales and another family build a home. comes a better place person marketing or cosmetology, That means that within five by person.” 12 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 5 AUG. 27, 2014 AUG. 27, 2014 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Potsdam woman follows her heart to help pregnant women in Phoenix Our faith demands great courage from us Finding a place at Maggie’s Place As we approach the end of For one thing, we all need - being patient with all the He is a Messiah who suf- summer and a new a shift in our think- challenges of “back to AUG. 31 fers. Like Himself, we must minute to myself, we have a independently eventually. season, we hear ing as to what that school,” sports demands expect to suffer for witness- By Kristina Dean chapel,” she said. “I love “Since I’ve been here, I’ve the words of St. will of God is for us from our children and 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time ing to God’s truth and jus- Staff writer being able to have a moment seen a lot of successes,” Miss Paul in this Sun- Christians. grandchildren, illness and READINGS tice. with God, and to ask, ‘How Jadlos said. “We have a com- day’s readings, “Do In today’s Gospel, accidents sprinkled in, and Jeremiah 20:7-9 God demands courage Following her heart led for- best can I serve you today?’” munity celebration, and rec- not conform your- Jesus very clearly generously helping to re- from us in witnessing to Romans 12:1-2 mer Potsdam resident Miss Jadlos said God is ognize every little gift we’ve selves to this age, spells it out for Peter, lieve the cries of refugees, His commandments, reach- working through everyone, been given. That’s kind of Matthew 16:21-27 MaryCatherine Jadlos across but be trans- and for all of us. war victims, and children ing out to a world seeking the country to Phoenix, Ari- both volunteers and the what makes us unique. One formed by the re- “Whoever wishes to pouring in at our borders. happiness in the wrong zona, to a place where, like a mothers who live there. mom said we’re just like puz- newal of your come after me must Listen to Christ, speaking places. We know that last- puzzle, she fits into the lives “I am continually amazed zle pieces, we all come to- mind, that you deny himself, take up through the Pope and the diocese. It is all found in ing joy comes from surren- of troubled pregnant women, and humbled every day at gether. We are pieces that may discern what Monsignor his cross and follow Bishops, to know how to re- Jesus in the Gospel correct- dering ourselves to God and helping them to live within how God is moving in the don’t make sense, but Mag- is the will of God, me” We don’t need to spond. Our Bishop is calling ing Peter as to what kind of His Way, and urging others Paul E. God’s plan. lives of everyone who lives in gie’s Place makes the puzzle what is good and go looking for for active help for all parish- Messiah He really is, and to do the same. In accordance with her Maggie’s Place, everyone in pieces fit together.” pleasing and per- Whitmore crosses, for our lives ioners in creating a new what he demands of his fol- We have to broadcast our amazing “fiat” or obedience the coordinating office, the Most of what Maggie’s fect.” are chock full of them level of apostolic life in our lowers. faith loud and clear. to God’s call, Miss Jadlos donors, volunteers, corps Place provides for the moth- lives and works at Maggie’s members, everyone who said ers are met through dona- Place, an organization that yes to this call to love even tions, said Miss Jadlos. Citing provides ongoing support to when it’s tough or uncom- Divine Providence, she at- OUR READERS WRITE RESPECT LIFE help pregnant women in fortable or difficult,” she tributes God for providing need reach their goals. said. everything. Trusting God not Enjoys Msgr. Whitmore The 23-year-old began in “Working with the moms is only provides the houses On the death of Robin Williams her position as a Mission- also quite an experience,” with food and clothing, but I just wanted to let you know that I Corps member with Maggie’s she said. “There’s a lot of with anything else needed enjoy reading your paper. I live in ing him incapable of per- awareness and a better un- and respect. Each person Place in August of 2013, after laughs, but tough times and such as the correct words to Westchester county and Msgr. Whit- By Kathleen M. Gallagher forming the simplest of derstanding of mental ill- has inherent dignity and finding it during a search on sad times. There is a time say and energy to do their more is a friend of mine and I guess he Director of Pro-Life Activities tasks. As a child I ness. Because, while value. the internet. every day when I say, ‘Wow. jobs, she said. is the reason that I subscribe. New York State Catholic Conference did not understand treatment modalities As people of faith, we are Miss Jadlos said she always Thank you God for being a “It’s about trust and say- I so enjoy reading his meditations the depth of his suf- have dramatically called to welcome them, knew she wanted to work part of our everyday lives ing, ‘I believe you will pro- weekly. They are inspiring and very The recent suicide death fering; I selfishly fo- changed over the past embrace them, and include with youth. and for (being a part of) the vide.’ It’s such a call, a cused more on the forty years (thank them in our parish, school moms’ lives.’” vocation to love. This is a dif- well written. I guess I am a little preju- of actor Robin Williams has “I had a bucket list of prompted a renewed na- inconveniences I God), some of the and community activities. things I wanted in my dream “We love as much as we ferent and new way. It’s al- dice because of our friendship. Just to tional conversation about had to endure rather stigma surrounding More than anything else, position,” she said. “But in can, and do as much as we ways exciting to see how God let you know what a difference his depression, mental illness than the anguish of mental illness per- they need our acceptance, the end, it’s not about me, it’s can for them. It’s humbling moves,” she said. meditations make and what an asset and the care and treatment my father. sists. Persons living love and prayers. about how God wants me to and inspiring, as well as exciting,” she said. he is to your paper. of persons who suffer from My memories are with the disease con- When he was alive, my fa- serve. PHOTO SUPPLIED In the North Country May God give him the strength and these diseases. not pleasant: I recall tinue to be labeled, ther always carried a crum- Potsdam native MaryCatherine Jadlos left her summer job as assistant camp director Miss Jadlos served as assis- health to continue his ministry and I know something about rows and rows of Kathleen feared, and isolated. pled prayer card in his front at Guggenheim to return for a second year on the staff of Maggie’s Place in Phoenix, Welcoming community tant director at Camp pants pocket. It was the Passionate pro-lifer this. My father struggled pill bottles up on my Gallagher They are ridiculed, “I wanted a Catholic organ- Arizona which provides support for pregnant women in need. She is shown above with Designed to be a welcom- Guggenheim in Saranac Lake writings. prayer to Saint Dymphna, with severe depression and father’s dresser and laughed at, discrimi- ization,” she said. “I’ve alone of the Maggie’s Place babies at the center’s Christmas party. ing community, the hospital- this summer but is now back patron saint of those who other anxiety disorders for multiple hospitaliza- nated against. ways been passionate about ity homes allow women who in Phoenix to work another JOSEPH DEMO suffer from mental illness. much of his adult life. At tions. Following one round The stigma will only be the pro-life movement; I was Her a search included a clothing, and shelter are pro- meet the criteria to live there year at Maggie’s Place. HARRISON, NY As we collectively grieve times they were absolutely of electroshock therapy, the erased with understanding, raised with those values. I night on the internet on a vided to pregnant mothers. at any stage of their preg- She eventually plans to the tragic loss of a multi-tal- paralyzing for him, render- doctors told us that Dad patience, and love. started to look at programs Catholic volunteer network. Additionally, Maggie’s Place nancy, until their child is six pursue a master’s degree in ented entertainer, let us might have some short-term Earlier this year the New for teen pregnancies and One click led to another click establishes a supportive months old, although they social work and counseling. offer this prayer for those memory loss; the next day, York State Bishops issued a young women. That’s where on a link that took her to community and safe envi- can stay longer depending She’d like to focus on family we may know who seek Dad forgot my name. pastoral statement entitled I’ve been drawn. That and Maggie’s Place. ronment while they develop on individual circumstances. life and possibly working peace and liberation from As a college student, I “For I Am Lonely and Af- family life. The concept of a “I very randomly stumbled the skills they need to live in- Often these mothers come more with women. their inner demons. studied the behavioral sci- flicted,” a statement urging strong family foundation on the Maggie's Place website dependently eventually. from complicated situations, Miss Jadlos attended St. ences, perhaps in attempt to compassion for those living “Lord God, who has gra- was important to me.” after aimlessly clicking The women are also con- and can have backgrounds Mary’s School in Potsdam, better understand my father with mental illness. ciously chosen Saint Dym- According to Miss Jadlos, through links on the internet, nected to appropriate agen- that include previous drug and was a parishioner at St. and to atone for the way I In it they ask a series of phna to be the patroness of God was definitely leading and immediately upon find- cies and resources including use, rape, abusive relation- Francis of Assisi Newman had treated him. The questions prompting us to those afflicted with mental her to Maggie’s Place. ing it, I could not contain my prenatal care, health insur- ships, and can have limited Center in Potsdam, then St. knowledge I gained, to- examine our attitudes and and nervous disorders, and During college at SUNY excitement,” she said. ance, low-cost housing and education, little understand- Mary’s Catholic Church in gether with maturity, cer- our response to those who has caused her to be an in- Plattsburgh, majoring as a “From that point on I educational programs. ing of self-worth, no employ- Canton. During college, she tainly helped. are suffering. They ask us to spiration and a symbol of communication disorders knew,” she said. “This is the ment history and mental was part of the Newman Cen- We could all use a greater look to the example of Jesus charity to the thousands major for speech pathology place. It has a dynamic com- Days rooted in prayer illness. ter and St. John the Baptist in the Gospels and to mirror who invoke her interces- and audiology, she struggled munity, solidarity, a Eu- Maggie’s Place creates a parishes and worked at St. His love and mercy for all. sion, grant through the Miss Jadlos’ day is rooted to discern whether that was charistic chapel in every in prayer, through the safe environment for the Alexander’s as youth minis- Persons who suffer from prayers of this pure, youth- what God was calling me to home. That’s exactly what I mother and baby to focus on ter. pMiss Jadlos is a former mental illness are – first and ful martyr, relief and conso- Liturgy of the Hours said at do with my life,” she said. was looking for.” morning and evening, the Di- healing, taking care of them- camper at Guggenheim from foremost – persons. Each lation to all who suffer from During her senior year she Miss Jadlos lives in one of selves and their babies, and the time she was 12, and has one is made in the image these disturbances, and es- vine Mercy Chaplet, and the began to search, looking into three hospitality homes in Rosary. matching the mothers up been a staff member since and likeness of God and de- pecially to those for whom areas such as social justice. the Phoenix area where food, with skills they need to live 2010. serves our care, attention we now pray.” “If I need a break or a 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 11 AUG. 27, 2014 AUG. 27, 2014 Memorare Legacy Society Bishop’s Schedule Environmental Stewardship Priest says that he was Aug. 27 – 12 p.m., Mass at St. Mary's Environmental Beatitudes??? Cathedral In his August 6 General Audience CATHOLIC invites new members 5 p.m., St. Lawrence Deanery Pope Francis urges us to memorize the shocked at condition for Bishop's Fund Reception at the Beatitudes which Jesus taught as the vision of those who have specifically give their con- Bishop's Residence path to true happiness. Our Creator By Scott Lalone chosen to leave a legacy to sent to do so. also teaches us valuable lessons about Executive Director, Development Office the Diocese of Ogdensburg Current members of the how to find happiness through His cre- WORLD Iraqis displaced in Irbil Memorare Legacy Society Aug. 28 – 9:45 a.m., Episcopal Council through estate or deferred ated world. August is National Make- gifts. are: Msgr. Joseph Aubin of Meeting at the Bishop's Residence ging and kissing them as he One qualifies for member- Plattsburgh, Therese We see Jesus often using the natu- A-Will Month. If writing a AT A GLANCE By Doreen Abi Raad cried. Of course, I cried, too. will has been in the back of ship in the society by desig- Bruyere of Ogdensburg, Fa- ral world around him to teach spiritual Aug. 29 – 10:50 a.m., Mass at St. lessons about the Kingdom, like the Catholic News Service I think all the patriarchs cried your mind but you keep nating a portion of his or ther Douglas Comstock of because they felt helpless, her assets to pass at death Alexandria Bay, Marguerite Joseph's Home in Ogdensburg mustard seed, the vine and branches, putting it off, now is the Pope thanks people for prayers for his family after deadly crash -- As secretary to there was nothing they could to the any of the above Giroux-Eckman of Wadding- etc. BEIRUT (CNS) time to take care of this im- VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis, in mourning for the deaths of his Melkite Catholic Patriarch do at that very moment," mentioned organizations. ton, Elizabeth Kelly of Aug. 30 – 4 p.m., Mass at St. Joseph's portant step in life plan- During these remaining days of nephew's wife and two small children, thanked people at his weekly general Gregoire III Laham, Father even though they came laden This may be accom- Plattsburgh, Judith Kelly of ning. Church in Philadelphia summertime, take a few minutes each Rami Wakim has met scores with funds from church col- plished by a simple state- Lady Lake, Florida; Father audience Aug. 20 for their prayers. After each of the priests who translate the Do not let state laws de- 5:30 p.m., Mass at St. Mary's day to pay attention to some aspect of of Syrian refugees, but said lections and donors, Father ment that you have Gilbert Menard of Platts- pope's words offered him condolences for the tragedy that struck his family, termine who will inherit Church in Evans Mills God’s creation that attracts you. Look at he was shocked at the flood Wakim said. remembered the Church in burgh, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Pope Francis explained to the people: "The pope has a family, too. We were five your property/assets. it again, and be amazed at the mystery of displaced Iraqis he en- One of the major objec- your will or similar docu- Pearson of Watertown, Msgr. siblings, and I have 16 nieces and nephews. One of these nephews was in an And if you have been of it. Ask yourself what it might teach countered in Irbil, Iraq. tives of the visit was for the ment such as a trust, life in- Leeward Poissant of Kee- Aug. 31 – 8 a.m., Installation Mass of accident. His wife died along with his two small children -- one who was 2 thinking of leaving a legacy, The Melkite priest accom- patriarchs, as a unified voice, surance policy, charitable seville, Deacon and Mrs. Rev. Garvin Demarais as Pastor of St. you about your life. Here are some “be- you may want to consider years old and the other several months." The pope said that after the crash in panied the Aug. 20 delega- to plead together for help, gift annuity, designation of William Frances Raven of attitudes” someone has discovered: designating a portion of Mary's of the Fort Church, Fort Cov- the early morning hours Aug. 19, his 35-year-old nephew, Emanuel Horacio tion of Catholic and not just because most of an IRA or 401(k) or any Black River, Deacon Bernard “Blessed is the tree which takes your assets to pass at death ington and St. Joseph's Church, Bom- Bergoglio, "is in critical condition right now. I thank you, I thank you very Orthodox patriarchs to Irbil, those affected are Christians other more complex trans- Slate of Clayton, Kathleen time to sink deep roots; it shows us to the Diocese of Ogdens- bay at St. Joseph's Church much, for your condolences and prayers." the capital of the Kurdish re- but because they are human actions. St. Denis of Plattsburgh, Fa- what we have to do in order to with- burg, your parish or school, gion of Iraq, on a mission to beings and they are being Members of this society ther Bryan Stitt of Malone, 10:30 a.m., Mass at St. Mary's of a diocesan program/min- stand the storm. show their support for the eradicated. are those who have in- Father Richard Sturtz of the Fort Church in Fort Covington Pope phones family of slain U.S. journalist istry, the Bishop’s Fund Ap- Blessed is the seed which falls on persecuted Christians and Patriarch Laham had just formed the diocese of a Schroon Lake, Joseph Tebo NEW YORK (CNS) -- Pope Francis phoned the bereaved family of James Foley, a peal or to the Missionary good soil and so produces a rich har- other minorities who sought ordained Father Wakim a few planned gift that, in the fu- of Ogdensburg and Father U.S. journalist killed by Islamic State militants in Syria. In an Aug. 22 interview Projects of the Diocese of Protecting God’s Children vest; it shows us what happens when refuge there after being ex- days earlier, Aug. 16, in Dam- ture, will benefit the Dio- Arthur LaBaff of Clayton, as Ogdensburg. we take the Word of God to heart. on NBC's "Today" show, John and Diane Foley briefly described the previous pelled from their homes by ascus, Syria. cese of Ogdensburg or any well as several who prefer Over the years many indi- The Diocese of Ogdensburg has day's discussion with the pope, in which they spoke of shared grief at the the Islamic State fighters. Seeing the situation in Irbil of its parishes or programs. their intentions to remain Blessed is the vine, which having viduals have remembered scheduled sessions for Protecting death of loved ones. "Pope Francis was so dear because he is grieving himself, The delegation visited the "made me realize that the This ensures a continuous anonymous. been pruned, becomes all the more the Diocese of Ogdensburg, displaced at three different mission of a priest is very commitment of care to their A membership form for God's Children for Adults. fruitful; it shows the benefit of self-de- having just lost three members of his family and (with) his nephew critically its parishes or the above churches, and Father Wakim CNS PHOTO/COURTESY OF MELKITE CATHOLIC difficult, and very heavy at Church, to the Church’s vi- the Memorare Legacy Soci- Pre-registration online is required in nial.” Source: Flor McCarthy, “Windows ill,'' Diane Foley said on the program. "Here in the midst of his tremendous mentioned charities in their described mattresses scat- PATRIARCHATE this time," particularly in the sion and to the charitable ety is printed on this page. order to participate. Participants on the Gospel”. grief, he took the time to call. Our whole family was there, one of our beloved estate planning, especially tered around church altars. Melkite Patriarch Gregoire III Laham of Middle East, Father Wakim works that flow from her may preregister at www.virtus.org If you have any lessons from nature priest friends ... was there, my brother-in-law spoke in Spanish to him. He was in their wills. Various rooms in the Damascus, Syria, embraces Father Rami said. missions through their by selecting the registration button just so kind." The wife and two young children of the pope's nephew, 35-year- In 2008, the Memorare that you have learned and would like churches were filled to ca- Wakim during his Aug. 16 ordination in "People look up to priests thoughtful planned gift. To Report Abuse Legacy Society was estab- and following the directions. to share, email [email protected] old Emanuel Horacio Bergoglio, were killed in a car crash Aug. 19 in Argentina. pacity -- up to 50 people Damascus. Father Wakim accompanied and bishops as the only solu- lished to honor and recog- Members’ names will not All employees and volunteers who Bergoglio was critically injured. John Foley said on the "Today" show that "we Patriarch Laham and other Catholic and If you have a complaint of suspected sleeping in areas the size of tion, the only help they can nize the generosity and be made public unless they participate in church sponsored ac- felt very comforted and supported" that the pope offered his personal prayer. Orthodox patriarchs to visit displaced get at a time where -- of misconduct involving diocesan a single bedroom -- with the tivities with minor are required to overflow spreading onto Iraqi Christians and oth er minorities in course we need to pray with clergy, religious, employees or volun- Rest in Peace participate in this training. 800,000 watch as 124 Korean martyrs moved closer to sainthood church grounds, parking lots Irbil, Iraq, Aug. 20. them -- but at this time teers, contact Victims Assistance Co- prayer alone doesn't seem Further information is available SEOUL, South Korea (CNS) -- Pope Francis placed 124 Korean martyrs on the and streets, now dotted with time without taking any- This week marks the anniversary enough and actions are re- ordinator, Terrianne Yanulavich, Adult last step toward sainthood in a beatification Mass Aug. 16 that brought elation makeshift tents in the 105- thing" with them, Father from Atonement Sister Ellen Don- of the deaths of the following quired." & Youth Counseling Services of degree heat. Wakim told Catholic News ahue, 315-393- 2920, ext. 1440. to the 800,000 people in attendance. The sun was searing as Bishop Francis The displaced Iraqis clergymen men who have served "The people are angry be- Service. Northern New York, PO Box 2446, Aug. 27 - 6 p.m., Pregnancy Center, Ahn Myong-ok of Masan, president of the commission for the beatification, pleaded with the patriarchs in the Diocese of Ogdensburg cause the government just Expelled from their ances- Plattsburgh, NY, 12901; e-mail: terri- Plattsburgh asked the pope to pronounce the martyrs blessed. After hearing a brief collec- to find a solution for them; Aug. 27 – Rev. John F. Byrne, 1919; gave up on them. They told tral lands by the militants of [email protected] Phone: tive biography of 124 of the original founders of the Korean Catholic Church, many asked to either help Aug. 28 - 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, us that, in Mosul, where the Islamic State, the dis- Rev. Ubalde LaRose, 1919; Rev. Edward them leave the country for 518-483-3261; or Father James Sey- West Chazy Pope Francis pronounced the formula of beatification. With his words, trum- there had normally been a placed Iraqis have put their Henry Bernier, 1962 the West, or to arrange for a mour, the Episcopal Vicar for Clergy Sept. 4 - 8 p.m., Wakefield Recital pets blared and a huge swath depicting a watercolor of the newly blessed presence of 60,000 soldiers, trust in church leaders and Aug. 29 – safe return to their homes. at 315-393-2920 , ext. 1340 Rev. Leo Desmet, 1926; Rev. martyrs in heaven was unfurled on the side of a large building facing the after the onslaught of ISIS, in are leaning heavily on their Hall/SUNY Potsdam The patriarchs tried to en- Thomas F. Driscoll, 2003; Rev. Msgr. square where the faithful gathered. People laughed and cheered as the image only a matter of hours, these own faith. Sept. 6 - 10 a.m., Seton Academy, courage them to not be Robert L. Lawler, 2013 soldiers abandoned them, This was evident, Father Plattsburgh also popped up on the giant video monitors along the more than one-mile afraid, Father Wakim said. laying down their weapons," Wakim said, in the way Sept. 10 - 6 p.m., Seton Academy, Aug. 30 – Rev. Bartholomew stretch. "It was very great to see Papa Francis," Sophia Moon, 26, told Catholic The prelates encouraged the Father Wakim said. swarms of people crowded McLaughlin, 1914 News Service. "He was very touching to us because in Korea there have been displaced to be patient and Plattsburgh Mosul is now completely around the patriarchs, kiss- Aug. 31 – Rev. James J. Sherry, 1890; very hard times and there were (people who became martyrs)." The 124 were to try to stay in Iraq, where Sept. 18 - 5:30 p.m., St. Mary’s empty of Christians as is ing the crosses and medals Christianity dates back 2,000 School, Ticonderoga Rev. Albert R. Plante, 2000 killed for their beliefs, setting off a 100-year period in the 18th and 19th cen- Qaraqosh, a town dating adorning their vestments, years. Sept. 1 – Rev. Michael Guth, 1864; Rev. turies when the Korean government went after about 10,000 faithful who back to 1,000 years before asking the prelates for bless- Father Wakim said the John B. Martin, O.S.A., 1955 pledged filial piety to God, not the king of Joseon. Among this group was Paul Christ and inhabited by ings and to pray over the prelates promised to do Yun Ji-Chung, the very first Korean to be executed for his faith after he buried mostly Christians for 2,000 sick. Sept. 2 – Rev. Timothy J. Mahoney, everything possible for the years. More than 100,000 "It was very touching. The 1938; Msgr. Claudius Sechi, 1966; Rev. his mother using Catholic rites that completely went against the norms of the displaced Iraqis and to speak people are displaced from (Melkite) patriarch cried Thomas G. Votraw, 2007; Rev. Floyd J. heavily Confucian society. for them internationally, Mosul alone. many times when he saw wherever they visit, in their Bleaux, 2009 "They all fled at the same these people. He was hug- name and for their cause. 10 World/nation NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 7 AUG. 27, 2014 AUG. 27, 2014 Faith: source of strength for slain journalist BACK TO SCHOOL TIME

ROCHESTER, N.H. (CNS) -- In April - and once they knew for help the couple, who are had been a freelance journal- Besides Facebook, his fam- 2013, the parents of slain sure, the couple said they members of Our Lady of the ist for the past several years, ily has been using Twitter Forming minds U.S. journalist James Foley were relying on their Holy Rosary in Rochester, get mostly in the world's trouble and other social media to ex- attended a prayer vigil at Catholic faith to cope and through the fact that their spots. In 2011, he was kid- press their sorrow and ask Marquette University in Mil- leaning on prayer to bring 40-year-old son was be- napped on a Libyan battle- for privacy. waukee to pray for their son, him home. headed by militants with the field and held captive in In her statement on Face- and hearts who at that time had disap- "Faith has been part of Islamic State extremist Tripoli for 45 days. book, Diane Foley said: "We peared in Syria. family life, but this has deep- group, known as ISIS. Sometime in late 2012, he thank Jim for all the joy he Before Diane and John ened my faith because there According to an AP story, went missing in Syria. The gave us. He was an extraordi- By Sister Ellen Rose Coughlin, SSJ Foley had confirmation that is our hope. Our hope is that U.S. officials confirmed a last time the Foley family nary son, brother, journalist Superintendent of Schools spring that their son was God will take care of Jim," graphic video released Aug. heard from him was before and person. Please respect missing, Diane said she just she told the Catholic Herald 19 that showed ISIS fighters Thanksgiving that year. our privacy in the days Although summer will not officially end until September felt it - he had missed one of in Milwaukee at the time. beheading Foley, a 1996 A statement about his ahead as we mourn and cher- 23, for students returning to school it unofficially ends his usual phone calls home - That strong faith will likely graduate of Marquette who death attributed to Diane ish Jim." with the beginning of the school year. Beginnings are im- Foley was posted on a Face- In 2011, after he was let go portant. Often they are accompanied by renewed enthusi- book page originally set up by his kidnappers in Libya, asm, refreshed dreams and the promise of new to urge James' release. Fam- James Foley wrote an article possibilities. ily members "have never for Marquette magazine on been prouder of him," it said. how prayer, specifically the "He gave his life trying to rosary, got him through cap- What does the Catholic school offer that expose the suffering of the tivity in a military detention is unique and proper to its mission that Syrian people," the statement center in Tripoli. said, which also urged the He had been captured with cannot be found in public education? militants to release others two colleagues, he said. they are holding hostage. "Each day brought increasing Pope Francis recently spoke about the importance of "Like Jim, they are innocents. worry that our moms would Catholic education. “I would ask you to be concerned in a They have no control over begin to panic. My colleague, special way for the education of children, supporting the American policy in Iraq, Syria Clare, was supposed to call indispensable mission not only of the universities, impor- or anywhere in the world." her mom on her birthday, tant as they are, but also Catholic schools at every level, be- ISIS said they killed James which was the day after we ginning with elementary schools, where young minds and Foley in retaliation for U.S. were captured. I had still not hearts are shaped in love for the Lord and his Church, in airstrikes on the militants' fully admitted to myself that the good, the true and the beautiful, and where children strongholds and the group my mom knew what had learn to be good Christians and upright citizens” (Address said it would kill another U.S. happened. But I kept telling to Bishops of South Korea, August 14, 2014). hostage. Clare my mom had a strong Our Catholic schools offer quality academic programs, News of his grisly death faith. but quality academic programs are available in public has sent shock waves around "I prayed she'd know I was schools as well. Our schools’ programs address the whole the world, eliciting prayers OK. I prayed I could commu- person, but more and more public schools are addressing and statements of support nicate through some cosmic components of the whole person, the most notable addi- for the family from Catholic reach of the universe to her." tion being their acknowledged commitment to character leaders, the Marquette com- Foley began to pray the education and ethical behavior. Our Catholic schools are munity, reporters' organiza- rosary. often close knit “communities” where a safe, secure and or- tions, fellow journalists and "It was what my mother derly environment support student learning. Many of the many others. and grandmother would public school districts where our schools are located are "The brutality of this act is have prayed. I said 10 Hail relatively small and offer the same benefits. itself evidence of an un- Marys between each Our Fa- Thus, the question becomes why does the Church sup- speakable evil that is ram- ther. It took a long time, al- port Catholic schools? What does the Catholic school offer pant and inhuman," Bishop most an hour to count 100 that is unique and proper to its mission that cannot be Peter A. Libasci of Manches- Hail Marys off on my knuck- found in public education? ter. "To the prayers that have les. And it helped to keep my The primary answer that that question resides in a “who” been offered since his captiv- mind focused," he wrote. rather than a “what.” The most important aspect of a ity almost two years ago, we "Clare and I prayed together Catholic school is its foundation in Christ. Our schools are now add our prayers for out loud. It felt energizing to first and foremost places where students meet Christ. From James' eternal rest and, in speak our weaknesses and Him flows the unique marks of a Catholic school, namely a Christ Jesus Our Lord, hopes together, as if in a con- supernatural vision of life, an awareness of the dignity of James's future resurrection versation with God, rather the human person, the experience of a faith community, a to eternal life." than silently and alone." curriculum which acknowledges the relationship between "Our prayers also must ac- Foley also describe his ex- faith and culture and the personal witness of teachers and company a sorrowful perience at Marquette Uni- administrators. mother, a grieving father, a versity, which he said "has Catholic schools require dedicated administrators and deeply pained family and always been a friend to me. teachers. I want to take this opportunity to thank them for countless friends who have The kind who challenges you their commitment to our schools which more often than kept vigil all this time," he to do more and be better and not is accompanied by a personal financial sacrifice. said. "May we also pray for ultimately shapes who you We depend upon them almost entirely for the accom- those who have embraced become." He added that Mar- plishment of our mission: to form the minds and hearts of the way of darkness and quette had never been "a big- our students in the love of Christ and His Church. death, that they may turn ger friend to me than when I Theirs is a supernatural calling and not simply the exer- away from this terrible evil was imprisoned as a journal- cise of a profession. “The nobility of the task to which ad- now and forever." ist." CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 11 AUG. 27, 2014 AUG. 27, 2014 Memorare Legacy Society Bishop’s Schedule Environmental Stewardship Priest says that he was Aug. 27 – 12 p.m., Mass at St. Mary's Environmental Beatitudes??? Cathedral In his August 6 General Audience CATHOLIC invites new members 5 p.m., St. Lawrence Deanery Pope Francis urges us to memorize the shocked at condition for Bishop's Fund Reception at the Beatitudes which Jesus taught as the vision of those who have specifically give their con- Bishop's Residence path to true happiness. Our Creator By Scott Lalone chosen to leave a legacy to sent to do so. also teaches us valuable lessons about Executive Director, Development Office the Diocese of Ogdensburg Current members of the how to find happiness through His cre- WORLD Iraqis displaced in Irbil Memorare Legacy Society Aug. 28 – 9:45 a.m., Episcopal Council through estate or deferred ated world. August is National Make- gifts. are: Msgr. Joseph Aubin of Meeting at the Bishop's Residence ging and kissing them as he One qualifies for member- Plattsburgh, Therese We see Jesus often using the natu- A-Will Month. If writing a AT A GLANCE By Doreen Abi Raad cried. Of course, I cried, too. will has been in the back of ship in the society by desig- Bruyere of Ogdensburg, Fa- ral world around him to teach spiritual Aug. 29 – 10:50 a.m., Mass at St. lessons about the Kingdom, like the Catholic News Service I think all the patriarchs cried your mind but you keep nating a portion of his or ther Douglas Comstock of because they felt helpless, her assets to pass at death Alexandria Bay, Marguerite Joseph's Home in Ogdensburg mustard seed, the vine and branches, putting it off, now is the Pope thanks people for prayers for his family after deadly crash -- As secretary to there was nothing they could to the any of the above Giroux-Eckman of Wadding- etc. BEIRUT (CNS) time to take care of this im- VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis, in mourning for the deaths of his Melkite Catholic Patriarch do at that very moment," mentioned organizations. ton, Elizabeth Kelly of Aug. 30 – 4 p.m., Mass at St. Joseph's portant step in life plan- During these remaining days of nephew's wife and two small children, thanked people at his weekly general Gregoire III Laham, Father even though they came laden This may be accom- Plattsburgh, Judith Kelly of ning. Church in Philadelphia summertime, take a few minutes each Rami Wakim has met scores with funds from church col- plished by a simple state- Lady Lake, Florida; Father audience Aug. 20 for their prayers. After each of the priests who translate the Do not let state laws de- 5:30 p.m., Mass at St. Mary's day to pay attention to some aspect of of Syrian refugees, but said lections and donors, Father ment that you have Gilbert Menard of Platts- pope's words offered him condolences for the tragedy that struck his family, termine who will inherit Church in Evans Mills God’s creation that attracts you. Look at he was shocked at the flood Wakim said. remembered the Church in burgh, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Pope Francis explained to the people: "The pope has a family, too. We were five your property/assets. it again, and be amazed at the mystery of displaced Iraqis he en- One of the major objec- your will or similar docu- Pearson of Watertown, Msgr. siblings, and I have 16 nieces and nephews. One of these nephews was in an And if you have been of it. Ask yourself what it might teach countered in Irbil, Iraq. tives of the visit was for the ment such as a trust, life in- Leeward Poissant of Kee- Aug. 31 – 8 a.m., Installation Mass of accident. His wife died along with his two small children -- one who was 2 thinking of leaving a legacy, The Melkite priest accom- patriarchs, as a unified voice, surance policy, charitable seville, Deacon and Mrs. Rev. Garvin Demarais as Pastor of St. you about your life. Here are some “be- you may want to consider years old and the other several months." The pope said that after the crash in panied the Aug. 20 delega- to plead together for help, gift annuity, designation of William Frances Raven of attitudes” someone has discovered: designating a portion of Mary's of the Fort Church, Fort Cov- the early morning hours Aug. 19, his 35-year-old nephew, Emanuel Horacio tion of Catholic and not just because most of an IRA or 401(k) or any Black River, Deacon Bernard “Blessed is the tree which takes your assets to pass at death ington and St. Joseph's Church, Bom- Bergoglio, "is in critical condition right now. I thank you, I thank you very Orthodox patriarchs to Irbil, those affected are Christians other more complex trans- Slate of Clayton, Kathleen time to sink deep roots; it shows us to the Diocese of Ogdens- bay at St. Joseph's Church much, for your condolences and prayers." the capital of the Kurdish re- but because they are human actions. St. Denis of Plattsburgh, Fa- what we have to do in order to with- burg, your parish or school, gion of Iraq, on a mission to beings and they are being Members of this society ther Bryan Stitt of Malone, 10:30 a.m., Mass at St. Mary's of a diocesan program/min- stand the storm. show their support for the eradicated. are those who have in- Father Richard Sturtz of the Fort Church in Fort Covington Pope phones family of slain U.S. journalist istry, the Bishop’s Fund Ap- Blessed is the seed which falls on persecuted Christians and Patriarch Laham had just formed the diocese of a Schroon Lake, Joseph Tebo NEW YORK (CNS) -- Pope Francis phoned the bereaved family of James Foley, a peal or to the Missionary good soil and so produces a rich har- other minorities who sought ordained Father Wakim a few planned gift that, in the fu- of Ogdensburg and Father U.S. journalist killed by Islamic State militants in Syria. In an Aug. 22 interview Projects of the Diocese of Protecting God’s Children vest; it shows us what happens when refuge there after being ex- days earlier, Aug. 16, in Dam- ture, will benefit the Dio- Arthur LaBaff of Clayton, as Ogdensburg. we take the Word of God to heart. on NBC's "Today" show, John and Diane Foley briefly described the previous pelled from their homes by ascus, Syria. cese of Ogdensburg or any well as several who prefer Over the years many indi- The Diocese of Ogdensburg has day's discussion with the pope, in which they spoke of shared grief at the the Islamic State fighters. Seeing the situation in Irbil of its parishes or programs. their intentions to remain Blessed is the vine, which having viduals have remembered scheduled sessions for Protecting death of loved ones. "Pope Francis was so dear because he is grieving himself, The delegation visited the "made me realize that the This ensures a continuous anonymous. been pruned, becomes all the more the Diocese of Ogdensburg, displaced at three different mission of a priest is very commitment of care to their A membership form for God's Children for Adults. fruitful; it shows the benefit of self-de- having just lost three members of his family and (with) his nephew critically its parishes or the above churches, and Father Wakim CNS PHOTO/COURTESY OF MELKITE CATHOLIC difficult, and very heavy at Church, to the Church’s vi- the Memorare Legacy Soci- Pre-registration online is required in nial.” Source: Flor McCarthy, “Windows ill,'' Diane Foley said on the program. "Here in the midst of his tremendous mentioned charities in their described mattresses scat- PATRIARCHATE this time," particularly in the sion and to the charitable ety is printed on this page. order to participate. Participants on the Gospel”. grief, he took the time to call. Our whole family was there, one of our beloved estate planning, especially tered around church altars. Melkite Patriarch Gregoire III Laham of Middle East, Father Wakim works that flow from her may preregister at www.virtus.org If you have any lessons from nature priest friends ... was there, my brother-in-law spoke in Spanish to him. He was in their wills. Various rooms in the Damascus, Syria, embraces Father Rami said. missions through their by selecting the registration button just so kind." The wife and two young children of the pope's nephew, 35-year- In 2008, the Memorare that you have learned and would like churches were filled to ca- Wakim during his Aug. 16 ordination in "People look up to priests thoughtful planned gift. To Report Abuse Legacy Society was estab- and following the directions. to share, email [email protected] old Emanuel Horacio Bergoglio, were killed in a car crash Aug. 19 in Argentina. pacity -- up to 50 people Damascus. Father Wakim accompanied and bishops as the only solu- lished to honor and recog- Members’ names will not All employees and volunteers who Bergoglio was critically injured. John Foley said on the "Today" show that "we Patriarch Laham and other Catholic and If you have a complaint of suspected sleeping in areas the size of tion, the only help they can nize the generosity and be made public unless they participate in church sponsored ac- felt very comforted and supported" that the pope offered his personal prayer. Orthodox patriarchs to visit displaced get at a time where -- of misconduct involving diocesan a single bedroom -- with the tivities with minor are required to overflow spreading onto Iraqi Christians and oth er minorities in course we need to pray with clergy, religious, employees or volun- Rest in Peace participate in this training. 800,000 watch as 124 Korean martyrs moved closer to sainthood church grounds, parking lots Irbil, Iraq, Aug. 20. them -- but at this time teers, contact Victims Assistance Co- prayer alone doesn't seem Further information is available SEOUL, South Korea (CNS) -- Pope Francis placed 124 Korean martyrs on the and streets, now dotted with time without taking any- This week marks the anniversary enough and actions are re- ordinator, Terrianne Yanulavich, Adult last step toward sainthood in a beatification Mass Aug. 16 that brought elation makeshift tents in the 105- thing" with them, Father from Atonement Sister Ellen Don- of the deaths of the following quired." & Youth Counseling Services of degree heat. Wakim told Catholic News ahue, 315-393- 2920, ext. 1440. to the 800,000 people in attendance. The sun was searing as Bishop Francis The displaced Iraqis clergymen men who have served "The people are angry be- Service. Northern New York, PO Box 2446, Aug. 27 - 6 p.m., Pregnancy Center, Ahn Myong-ok of Masan, president of the commission for the beatification, pleaded with the patriarchs in the Diocese of Ogdensburg cause the government just Expelled from their ances- Plattsburgh, NY, 12901; e-mail: terri- Plattsburgh asked the pope to pronounce the martyrs blessed. After hearing a brief collec- to find a solution for them; Aug. 27 – Rev. John F. Byrne, 1919; gave up on them. They told tral lands by the militants of [email protected] Phone: tive biography of 124 of the original founders of the Korean Catholic Church, many asked to either help Aug. 28 - 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, us that, in Mosul, where the Islamic State, the dis- Rev. Ubalde LaRose, 1919; Rev. Edward them leave the country for 518-483-3261; or Father James Sey- West Chazy Pope Francis pronounced the formula of beatification. With his words, trum- there had normally been a placed Iraqis have put their Henry Bernier, 1962 the West, or to arrange for a mour, the Episcopal Vicar for Clergy Sept. 4 - 8 p.m., Wakefield Recital pets blared and a huge swath depicting a watercolor of the newly blessed presence of 60,000 soldiers, trust in church leaders and Aug. 29 – safe return to their homes. at 315-393-2920 , ext. 1340 Rev. Leo Desmet, 1926; Rev. martyrs in heaven was unfurled on the side of a large building facing the after the onslaught of ISIS, in are leaning heavily on their Hall/SUNY Potsdam The patriarchs tried to en- Thomas F. Driscoll, 2003; Rev. Msgr. square where the faithful gathered. People laughed and cheered as the image only a matter of hours, these own faith. Sept. 6 - 10 a.m., Seton Academy, courage them to not be Robert L. Lawler, 2013 soldiers abandoned them, This was evident, Father Plattsburgh also popped up on the giant video monitors along the more than one-mile afraid, Father Wakim said. laying down their weapons," Wakim said, in the way Sept. 10 - 6 p.m., Seton Academy, Aug. 30 – Rev. Bartholomew stretch. "It was very great to see Papa Francis," Sophia Moon, 26, told Catholic The prelates encouraged the Father Wakim said. swarms of people crowded McLaughlin, 1914 News Service. "He was very touching to us because in Korea there have been displaced to be patient and Plattsburgh Mosul is now completely around the patriarchs, kiss- Aug. 31 – Rev. James J. Sherry, 1890; very hard times and there were (people who became martyrs)." The 124 were to try to stay in Iraq, where Sept. 18 - 5:30 p.m., St. Mary’s empty of Christians as is ing the crosses and medals Christianity dates back 2,000 School, Ticonderoga Rev. Albert R. Plante, 2000 killed for their beliefs, setting off a 100-year period in the 18th and 19th cen- Qaraqosh, a town dating adorning their vestments, years. Sept. 1 – Rev. Michael Guth, 1864; Rev. turies when the Korean government went after about 10,000 faithful who back to 1,000 years before asking the prelates for bless- Father Wakim said the John B. Martin, O.S.A., 1955 pledged filial piety to God, not the king of Joseon. Among this group was Paul Christ and inhabited by ings and to pray over the prelates promised to do Yun Ji-Chung, the very first Korean to be executed for his faith after he buried mostly Christians for 2,000 sick. Sept. 2 – Rev. Timothy J. Mahoney, everything possible for the years. More than 100,000 "It was very touching. The 1938; Msgr. Claudius Sechi, 1966; Rev. his mother using Catholic rites that completely went against the norms of the displaced Iraqis and to speak people are displaced from (Melkite) patriarch cried Thomas G. Votraw, 2007; Rev. Floyd J. heavily Confucian society. for them internationally, Mosul alone. many times when he saw wherever they visit, in their Bleaux, 2009 "They all fled at the same these people. He was hug- name and for their cause. 12 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 5 AUG. 27, 2014 AUG. 27, 2014 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Potsdam woman follows her heart to help pregnant women in Phoenix Our faith demands great courage from us Finding a place at Maggie’s Place As we approach the end of For one thing, we all need - being patient with all the He is a Messiah who suf- summer and a new a shift in our think- challenges of “back to AUG. 31 fers. Like Himself, we must minute to myself, we have a independently eventually. season, we hear ing as to what that school,” sports demands expect to suffer for witness- By Kristina Dean chapel,” she said. “I love “Since I’ve been here, I’ve the words of St. will of God is for us from our children and 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time ing to God’s truth and jus- Staff writer being able to have a moment seen a lot of successes,” Miss Paul in this Sun- Christians. grandchildren, illness and READINGS tice. with God, and to ask, ‘How Jadlos said. “We have a com- day’s readings, “Do In today’s Gospel, accidents sprinkled in, and Jeremiah 20:7-9 God demands courage Following her heart led for- best can I serve you today?’” munity celebration, and rec- not conform your- Jesus very clearly generously helping to re- from us in witnessing to Romans 12:1-2 mer Potsdam resident Miss Jadlos said God is ognize every little gift we’ve selves to this age, spells it out for Peter, lieve the cries of refugees, His commandments, reach- working through everyone, been given. That’s kind of Matthew 16:21-27 MaryCatherine Jadlos across but be trans- and for all of us. war victims, and children ing out to a world seeking the country to Phoenix, Ari- both volunteers and the what makes us unique. One formed by the re- “Whoever wishes to pouring in at our borders. happiness in the wrong zona, to a place where, like a mothers who live there. mom said we’re just like puz- newal of your come after me must Listen to Christ, speaking places. We know that last- puzzle, she fits into the lives “I am continually amazed zle pieces, we all come to- mind, that you deny himself, take up through the Pope and the diocese. It is all found in ing joy comes from surren- of troubled pregnant women, and humbled every day at gether. We are pieces that may discern what Monsignor his cross and follow Bishops, to know how to re- Jesus in the Gospel correct- dering ourselves to God and helping them to live within how God is moving in the don’t make sense, but Mag- is the will of God, me” We don’t need to spond. Our Bishop is calling ing Peter as to what kind of His Way, and urging others Paul E. God’s plan. lives of everyone who lives in gie’s Place makes the puzzle what is good and go looking for for active help for all parish- Messiah He really is, and to do the same. In accordance with her Maggie’s Place, everyone in pieces fit together.” pleasing and per- Whitmore crosses, for our lives ioners in creating a new what he demands of his fol- We have to broadcast our amazing “fiat” or obedience the coordinating office, the Most of what Maggie’s fect.” are chock full of them level of apostolic life in our lowers. faith loud and clear. to God’s call, Miss Jadlos donors, volunteers, corps Place provides for the moth- lives and works at Maggie’s members, everyone who said ers are met through dona- Place, an organization that yes to this call to love even tions, said Miss Jadlos. Citing provides ongoing support to when it’s tough or uncom- Divine Providence, she at- OUR READERS WRITE RESPECT LIFE help pregnant women in fortable or difficult,” she tributes God for providing need reach their goals. said. everything. Trusting God not Enjoys Msgr. Whitmore The 23-year-old began in “Working with the moms is only provides the houses On the death of Robin Williams her position as a Mission- also quite an experience,” with food and clothing, but I just wanted to let you know that I Corps member with Maggie’s she said. “There’s a lot of with anything else needed enjoy reading your paper. I live in ing him incapable of per- awareness and a better un- and respect. Each person Place in August of 2013, after laughs, but tough times and such as the correct words to Westchester county and Msgr. Whit- By Kathleen M. Gallagher forming the simplest of derstanding of mental ill- has inherent dignity and finding it during a search on sad times. There is a time say and energy to do their more is a friend of mine and I guess he Director of Pro-Life Activities tasks. As a child I ness. Because, while value. the internet. every day when I say, ‘Wow. jobs, she said. is the reason that I subscribe. New York State Catholic Conference did not understand treatment modalities As people of faith, we are Miss Jadlos said she always Thank you God for being a “It’s about trust and say- I so enjoy reading his meditations the depth of his suf- have dramatically called to welcome them, knew she wanted to work part of our everyday lives ing, ‘I believe you will pro- weekly. They are inspiring and very The recent suicide death fering; I selfishly fo- changed over the past embrace them, and include with youth. and for (being a part of) the vide.’ It’s such a call, a cused more on the forty years (thank them in our parish, school moms’ lives.’” vocation to love. This is a dif- well written. I guess I am a little preju- of actor Robin Williams has “I had a bucket list of prompted a renewed na- inconveniences I God), some of the and community activities. things I wanted in my dream “We love as much as we ferent and new way. It’s al- dice because of our friendship. Just to tional conversation about had to endure rather stigma surrounding More than anything else, position,” she said. “But in can, and do as much as we ways exciting to see how God let you know what a difference his depression, mental illness than the anguish of mental illness per- they need our acceptance, the end, it’s not about me, it’s can for them. It’s humbling moves,” she said. meditations make and what an asset and the care and treatment my father. sists. Persons living love and prayers. about how God wants me to and inspiring, as well as exciting,” she said. he is to your paper. of persons who suffer from My memories are with the disease con- When he was alive, my fa- serve. PHOTO SUPPLIED In the North Country May God give him the strength and these diseases. not pleasant: I recall tinue to be labeled, ther always carried a crum- Potsdam native MaryCatherine Jadlos left her summer job as assistant camp director Miss Jadlos served as assis- health to continue his ministry and I know something about rows and rows of Kathleen feared, and isolated. pled prayer card in his front at Guggenheim to return for a second year on the staff of Maggie’s Place in Phoenix, Welcoming community tant director at Camp pants pocket. It was the Passionate pro-lifer this. My father struggled pill bottles up on my Gallagher They are ridiculed, “I wanted a Catholic organ- Arizona which provides support for pregnant women in need. She is shown above with Designed to be a welcom- Guggenheim in Saranac Lake writings. prayer to Saint Dymphna, with severe depression and father’s dresser and laughed at, discrimi- ization,” she said. “I’ve alone of the Maggie’s Place babies at the center’s Christmas party. ing community, the hospital- this summer but is now back patron saint of those who other anxiety disorders for multiple hospitaliza- nated against. ways been passionate about ity homes allow women who in Phoenix to work another JOSEPH DEMO suffer from mental illness. much of his adult life. At tions. Following one round The stigma will only be the pro-life movement; I was Her a search included a clothing, and shelter are pro- meet the criteria to live there year at Maggie’s Place. HARRISON, NY As we collectively grieve times they were absolutely of electroshock therapy, the erased with understanding, raised with those values. I night on the internet on a vided to pregnant mothers. at any stage of their preg- She eventually plans to the tragic loss of a multi-tal- paralyzing for him, render- doctors told us that Dad patience, and love. started to look at programs Catholic volunteer network. Additionally, Maggie’s Place nancy, until their child is six pursue a master’s degree in ented entertainer, let us might have some short-term Earlier this year the New for teen pregnancies and One click led to another click establishes a supportive months old, although they social work and counseling. offer this prayer for those memory loss; the next day, York State Bishops issued a young women. That’s where on a link that took her to community and safe envi- can stay longer depending She’d like to focus on family we may know who seek Dad forgot my name. pastoral statement entitled I’ve been drawn. That and Maggie’s Place. ronment while they develop on individual circumstances. life and possibly working peace and liberation from As a college student, I “For I Am Lonely and Af- family life. The concept of a “I very randomly stumbled the skills they need to live in- Often these mothers come more with women. their inner demons. studied the behavioral sci- flicted,” a statement urging strong family foundation on the Maggie's Place website dependently eventually. from complicated situations, Miss Jadlos attended St. ences, perhaps in attempt to compassion for those living “Lord God, who has gra- was important to me.” after aimlessly clicking The women are also con- and can have backgrounds Mary’s School in Potsdam, better understand my father with mental illness. ciously chosen Saint Dym- According to Miss Jadlos, through links on the internet, nected to appropriate agen- that include previous drug and was a parishioner at St. and to atone for the way I In it they ask a series of phna to be the patroness of God was definitely leading and immediately upon find- cies and resources including use, rape, abusive relation- Francis of Assisi Newman had treated him. The questions prompting us to those afflicted with mental her to Maggie’s Place. ing it, I could not contain my prenatal care, health insur- ships, and can have limited Center in Potsdam, then St. knowledge I gained, to- examine our attitudes and and nervous disorders, and During college at SUNY excitement,” she said. ance, low-cost housing and education, little understand- Mary’s Catholic Church in gether with maturity, cer- our response to those who has caused her to be an in- Plattsburgh, majoring as a “From that point on I educational programs. ing of self-worth, no employ- Canton. During college, she tainly helped. are suffering. They ask us to spiration and a symbol of communication disorders knew,” she said. “This is the ment history and mental was part of the Newman Cen- We could all use a greater look to the example of Jesus charity to the thousands major for speech pathology place. It has a dynamic com- Days rooted in prayer illness. ter and St. John the Baptist in the Gospels and to mirror who invoke her interces- and audiology, she struggled munity, solidarity, a Eu- Maggie’s Place creates a parishes and worked at St. His love and mercy for all. sion, grant through the Miss Jadlos’ day is rooted to discern whether that was charistic chapel in every in prayer, through the safe environment for the Alexander’s as youth minis- Persons who suffer from prayers of this pure, youth- what God was calling me to home. That’s exactly what I mother and baby to focus on ter. pMiss Jadlos is a former mental illness are – first and ful martyr, relief and conso- Liturgy of the Hours said at do with my life,” she said. was looking for.” morning and evening, the Di- healing, taking care of them- camper at Guggenheim from foremost – persons. Each lation to all who suffer from During her senior year she Miss Jadlos lives in one of selves and their babies, and the time she was 12, and has one is made in the image these disturbances, and es- vine Mercy Chaplet, and the began to search, looking into three hospitality homes in Rosary. matching the mothers up been a staff member since and likeness of God and de- pecially to those for whom areas such as social justice. the Phoenix area where food, with skills they need to live 2010. serves our care, attention we now pray.” “If I need a break or a 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 13 AUG. 27, 2014 AUG. 27, 2014 AT THE MOVIES THE GIVER

time has come for Mother "If you can't feel, what is By Joseph McAleer (Katie Holmes) and Father the point?" he asks. That be- Catholic News Service (Alexander Skarsgard) to lief is reinforced by his present their son, Jonas growing love for a fellow Hollywood continues to (Brenton Thwaites). teen, Fiona (Odeya Rush), makes the future a danger- Sensing something un- along with the Giver's wis- ous and challenging place to usual about the teen, the dom that "with faith comes be a teenager. Chief Elder selects Jonas to love and hope." Arriving on the heels of inherit the esteemed posi- Jonas' determination that "The Hunger Games" and tion of Receiver of Memo- everyone in the Community "Divergent" is "The Giver" ries, a kind of repository of should share in his knowl- (Weinstein), another futuris- the past, warts and all. edge is accelerated when he tic thriller where young peo- The current Receiver, uncovers a dark secret: the Massena native Sister Cindy Sullivan, a Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is ple find themselves running known as the Giver (Jeff Elders sanction euthanasia pictured back, center, with other members of the board of directors of the Working for their lives. Bridges), is weary, shop- to eliminate imperfect ba- Boys’ Center in Quito, Ecuador. Sister Cindy has served at the WBC for 40 of the 50 years This time, however, the worn, and ready to pass the bies and the frail elderly. of its existence. Also shown are the two co-directors of the center, Sister Miguel Con- tone is softer, and the over- baton. He's haunted by the Filled with outrage, he way, front left and Jesuit Father John Halligan, back right, who founded the center in all meaning more profound, failure of a recent designee, joins forces with the Giver 1964. Sister Cindy spent several weeks in the diocese this summer speaking at with a welcome pro-life Rosemary (Taylor Swift), and to restore the proper bal- CNS PHOTO/COURTESY THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY ance to society. parishes and with the NCCabout the work of the center. message that will resound is determined to succeed Brenton Thwaites and Odeya Rush star in a scene from the movie "The Giver." with viewers of faith. with Jonas. There is a disturbing Directed by Philip Noyce Like Yoda taking on Luke scene in "The Giver" involv- rating is PG-13 -- parents material may be inappropri- ("Salt"), "The Giver" is based Skywalker, the Giver begins ing euthanasia that may strongly cautioned. Some ate for children under 13. Moving families from poverty to prosperity on the best-selling 1993 Jonas' training, passing on upset younger viewers. For novel by Lois Lowry about a memories of the "real" mature teens and their par- of this South American coun- ing shoes, earning as much graduates of the program Editor’s note utopian world that, on the world. ents, however, it can spark a By Mary Lou Kilian try, she discovered the Work- as 85 percent of their fami- have left poverty forever. surface at least, is free from Jonas is overwhelmed by necessary conversation Editor ing Boys Center and met lies’ income. Sister Cindy spent several suffering, hunger, and vio- newfound emotions and about the sanctity of life at Jesuit Father John Halligan weeks in the Diocese of Og- Donations to the Working Boys Cen- lence. A daily injection of memories. He experiences all ages, winningly endorsed When Cindy Sullivan grad- who had founded the center At the Working Boys densburg this summer, visit- ter may be sent to CFWF, 12605 W. every member of "the Com- love and happiness for the by this worthy film. uated from Massena High in 1964. ing her family in Massena North Ave., #130, Brookfield, Wi., munity" ensures that memo- first time, but also cruelty, The film contains mild ac- School in the early 1970’s, And, she found her voca- Center in Ecuador and speaking at parish 53005-4629. Further information ries and emotions are war and death -- and all in tion violence and a disturb- she had just one dream – to tion. Masses as part of the Mis- glorious Technicolor. When ing scene of euthanasia. The about the center and opportunities suppressed, along with free- become a professional golfer. The girl who talked her He opened the Working sionary Projects of the Dio- dom, choice, individuality, the fog clears, he reaches an Catholic News Service clas- After earning degrees from parents into letting her at- Boys’ Center to address the cese of Ogdensburg. for volunteering and charitable giv- religion -- and temptation. epiphany: without the sification is A-II -- adults and Onondaga Community Col- tend Massena Central instead educational needs of these In an interview with the ing is available at www.c4wf.org. "When people have the knowledge of suffering, one adolescents. The Motion Pic- lege and Clarke University in of Holy Family High School boys. Soon afterward, the North Country Catholic, Sis- freedom to choose, they cannot appreciate true joy. ture Association of America Dubuque, Iowa, the young so she could play on a golf program was expanded to inter Cindy explained that the choose wrong, every single woman traveled to California team, became Sister Cindy clude the entire family. center was founded on ten years, families who have time," intones the Chief to follow her dream. Sullivan, a Sister of Charity of In 1967, Sister M. Miguel core values: loyalty, personal been living in single rooms Elder (Meryl Streep). But, she said, when playing the Blessed Virgin Mary. Conway, also a Sister of Char- formation, family, religion, could expect to move into Everything in this Or- golf became work rather than At the Working Boys Cen- ity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, education, economy, work, their own homes and own wellian world is identical fun, it was time to reassess ter, Sister Cindy - called joined the priest as co-direc- recreation, health and hous- their own land. and monochromatic: her life plan. Madre Cindy – is part of a tor. ing. The cost to transform the homes, clothes, even the Trading in the golf course team celebrating 50 years of Sister Cindy spent four “The center attacks poverty lives of impoverished fami- family unit. Just two chil- for the Peace Corps, Ms. Sul- transforming families from years as a Peace Corps volun- as a spiritual problem, not an lies is $4 per person per day. dren per household, one livan traveled more than poverty to prosperity every teer at the WBC before join- economic one and that’s key,” The center has flourished boy and one girl, each ge- 3000 miles to Quito, Ecuador. day. ing her religious community. she said. “People need self- with the support of charita- netically engineered and Forty years later, she still When Padre John Halligan She has served as a director esteem and, through our ed- ble donations and volun- born to designated birth calls Quito home. arrived in Quito, he saw boys of the WBC Family of Fami- ucational programs, they get teers, including groups of mothers. In the bustling capital city working on the streets shin- lies staff since 1981. it. They can get themselves college students from across When the children come Since its opening, the WBC out of poverty and help oth- the United States. of age, they receive their vo- has served 6,000 families ers.” To mark the 50th anniver- cation, the role they are to with about 30,000 people, Members of the WBC are sary Sister Cindy, Father Hal- play in the Community. The offering three meals a day, taught that work is good and ligan and Sister Miguel were medical care, dental care, that it’s critical to save for the joined by more than 600 spiritual support – with Mass future. They are required to supporters at Marquette Uni- every day - and education have savings accounts which versity for a three-day cele- from day care programs ultimately allows most to bration in early August. through technical school. buy their own property. In a video prepared for the With training in carpentry, Through the “minga” pro- event, Sister Miguel summed metal mechanics, industrial gram, each family spends up the reason for the WBC’s mechanics, auto mechanics, one Sunday a month helping existence: “The world be- sewing, baking, sales and another family build a home. comes a better place person marketing or cosmetology, That means that within five by person.” 14 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 AUG. 27, 2014 AUG. 27, 2014 ADIRONDACK tion. All are welcome. Refreshments will Cost: Adults, $9; children under 12, $5; FOLLOW ME ANNUAL CHARISMATIC RETREAT follow in the church hall. under 5, free Contact: 315-348-6260. Saranac Lake – The Annual Charismatic TRAIN EXHIBIT Retreat to be held. RUMMAGE SALE Gouverneur – All Aboard! One of a kind As school doors open for another year... Date: Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 Lowville – St. Peter’s Rosary-Altar Soci- train with exhibit sponsored by the Gou- Place: Guggenheim ety will be having a rummage sale. verneur Museum. A lot can happen in forty either about our world or year and as we focus our en- faith formation classes that Mass, we are attending a re- F eatures: Fr. Bryan Stitt will be presid- Date: Sept 4, 3 p.m. to 6:30 pm. And Date: Aug. 30 years. A few days ago in our God. To know God is to ergies on strengthening our parish offers and to union of sorts. The Com- ing. There will be a healing Mass Aug. Rouses Point, I joined many love God. When we stop faith formation in our fami- sharing our faith with our munion of Saints (loved Sept. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with bag sale Time: 1 p.m. to 3 31. Everyone welcome of my classmates learning, we stop lies here in the North Coun- children and grandchildren. ones who have died) join us starting at noon and a buffet lunch Contact: For more information call the of the Northeastern loving, we stop liv- try, we pray for renewed in this Mystical Reunion starting at 11:30 a.m., $5 HARVEST WALK/RUN Resurrection House at 518-891-1182 Clinton Central ing. spirit and determination to When we stop where we listen to our faith Place: St. Peter’s Church Ogdensburg – Annual Harvest Class of 1974 for One of the dioce- learn more about the rich- story through the Word spo- an evening of remi- san priorities that ness of our faith. learning, we stop ken and reminisce about AUTUMN RETREAT Walk/Run to be held. ST. HEDWIG'S POLISH FEST Date: Oct. 5 niscing, dining, and we have established Let us give prayerful sup- God’s goodness to us Saranac Lake – An autumn 24 hour re- loving, we stop living Houseville – Save the date for St. Hed- Time: Registration 12 p.m.; Walk begins great 1970’s music. as part of our dioce- port to all students, particu- through the generations. treat for adults to be held. It was a wonderful san envisioning larly our youth, college We dine at the Lord’s Table wig's Annual Polish Fest. 1 p.m. We thank our teachers, celebration. process is to students, seminarians, dea- and worship in song. It’s all Date: Sept. 19 – 20 catechists and parish staff Date: Oct. 19 Place: Dobisky Center During our strengthen faith for- con aspirants, and those there: reminiscing, dining, Time: 6 p.m. to 6 p.m. North County Catholic as they prepare for the new The welcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. Time: Noon after the celebration of the Features: Sponsor sheets available at school years, mem- mation in family studying in the Formation and great music - What a Place: Guggenheim Lodge opportunities to help form Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: 11a.m. Mass. Catholic Charities, 716 Caroline St, or the ories are formed life—enhancing for Ministry program. wonder-full celebration! Cost: $75 (Limit to 10 participants) Bishop our sisters and brothers. North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, Features: Events include: the Serving of Neighborhood Center/City Hall that last a lifetime. youth ministry and We recommit ourselves to Forty years? A lot can Theme: Discovering the Wisdom of the Every time we gather at Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; a tasty Polish Platter, Theme Basket Raf- Contact: 315-393-2255 While in school Terry R. providing family cat- participating in the adult happen in an hour! Lord tucked in the season of autumn e-mail [email protected]. fles, Bake Sale, Ice Cream Sundaes and a our teachers give us LaValley echesis for the seven Presenters: Paul Gibaldi, wilderness Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. 50/50 Raffle. Donations of Theme Bas- BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP the lessons and then Sacraments. guide & nature photographer ,and Sis- kets, Pies and Monetary Donations to Massena – Sacred Heart/St. Lawrence we take the tests. When we This is a concerted effort ter Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ, retreat direc- leave the confines of the to engage all family mem- HEALING MINISTRY to be held. defray the cost of the food appreciated. holds a Bereavement Support Group last tor and adult faith educator. classroom, life itself admin- bers in the life-long process Morrisonville - The Catholic Community Schedule: Aug 28, 5:30pm – Queen of The event is a fundraiser for church re- Tuesday of each month. Features: Retreat will include presen- isters the tests from which of: learning more and more of St. Alexander's and St. Joseph's holds Heaven; Sept 3, 6:30pm - St. Cecilia; Sept pairs and restoration. Time: 2 p.m. tations, nature hike in Lake Placid area, we later learn life’s lessons. about our God and His Living Waters Healing Ministry 25, 5:30pm – Queen of Heaven Contact: Joann 348-8735, Mary 348- Place: Sacred Heart Convent Either way, life is about teachings; developing an with time for reflection, group prayer, Date: First Thursday each month Features: Praying for vocations and the 8836 or Mary Ann 348-6260. Contact: 315-769-3137 learning. ever closer relationship to Father Paul Kelly will offer Mass on Sat. Time: 6:30 p.m. needs of our Church. ST. LAWRENCE As the 2014-15 school Jesus Christ; and giving wit- afternoon. Place: St. Alexander’s Church JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH year approaches, it is good ness to that relationship in Contact: Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ at Features: Mass, Anointing of the Sick, LIFERIGHT MEETING GRIEF WORK MINISTRY Ogdensburg -St. Mary’s Cathedral is be- that we all recommit our- our service to neighbor. As the school doors open [email protected]. or 315-212-6592. Watertown selves never to become con- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, in- ¬ Liferight of Watertown, a Massena - Maria Farrell of Omaha, Neb., ginning the RCIA process for 2014-2015. tent with what we know, for yet another academic CLINTON dividual prayer. pro-life educational organization, meets director of the Servants of Mary Grief- RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of LOST SHEEP QUILT SHOP FRANKLIN the first Wednesday of the Month. Work ministry, will present a day of Adults) is the Church's process to pre- Time: 1 p.m. training on issues dealing with grief and pare adults for admission into full com- Ellenburg Center –The Lost Sheep Quilt LATIN MASS Place: 312 Sherman St. loss. munion in the Roman Catholic Church. It Shop at Our Lady of Adirondacks House Constable - A Tridentine (Latin) Mass is Features: The office has a wide variety Date: Sept. 10 is designed for non-baptized persons of Prayer is open celebrated each Friday at 5:30 p.m. with of videos, books and educational materi- Time: 9 a.m. to 2:30 and those who were baptized into an- Sew Together: any Tuesday from 10 Fr. Howard Venette as the celebrant. als which may be borrowed. Topics in- Place: Sacred Heart Convent other faith tradition and would like to a.m. to 3. This is a quilting group de- Mass will also be celebrated every first clude infanticide, assisted suicide, Program: Sponsored by Sacred seek full communion with the Roman signed to share ideas, teach begin Saturday at 9 a.m. euthanasia and chastity. Heart/St. Lawrence Parishes Grief Sup- Catholic Church. The program is also ap- ners. Bring projects to sew. Place: St. Francis of Assisi Church Contact: Phone 315-788-8480 port Group, topics will include grief in propriate for those Who were baptized Place: Our Lady of the Adirondacks the workplace, grief and the holidays as a Catholic, but have not received the House of Prayer (The shop is open Tues. - JEFFERSON HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS and special anniversaries, the effects of Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Evenings and other END OF LIFE DECISIONS Watertown – Holy Hour for vocations to grief, different types of grief, rituals to and/or Confirmation. times by appointment.) Watertown - The Faith Community be held. remember the deceased, loss through di- Contact: St. Mary's Cathedral at 393- Contact: 518-594-3253 Website: th- Nurses of Holy Family Parish are present- Date: Mon.-Fri. vorce, etc. The second half of the day will 3930 to give name, address, and phone elostsheepquiltshop.weebly.com; ing “Are You Ready?”, a program on end Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. consist of a strategy session to help faith number. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION of life decisions. Place: Holy Family Church communities and other organizations Date: Sept. 7 Features: Eucharistic Adoration & per- develop a new program, or expand an LATIN MASS Plattsburgh – Eucharistic Adoration is Time: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. sonal prayer existing consolation ministry. Potsdam – A Tridentine (Latin) Mass is held throughout the year every Wednes Place: Holy Family Church Contact: 315-782-2468 Contact: To Register, contact: Gloria celebrated each Sunday day, Thursday, and Friday. Presenter: Rev. Leon (Toby) Schilling, Horan at 764-1161 or e-mail at jho- Time: 12:30 p.m. Place: St. John’s “Holy Family” Adoration LEWIS Director of Pastoral Care at Samaritan [email protected] or Elsie Scruggs at Place: St. Mary's Church Chapel, downstairs Medical Center. Ryan Tyler, M.D. and DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS 769-3137 or e-mail at Celebrant: Msgr. Robert H. Aucoin Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m Rev. Leo Wiley will be present for ques- Houseville – Divine Mercy Devotions for [email protected]. Registration Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email tions. the month of September to be held. deadline is Sept. 1. Lunch provided. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION [email protected] Features: Information on Advance Di- Date: Sept. 7 Massena – St. Mary’s & St. Joseph’s hold Time: BLESSED SACRAMENT ADORATION rectives and Health Care Proxy will be 3 p.m. CHICKEN BAR-B-QUE Benediction and Adoration every Friday discussed. Place: St. Hedwig’s Church Gouverneur – St. James School will hold Time: 9 a.m. to 10 Keeseville - There is Adoration of the Features:Vespers (Evening Prayer), Ex- their annual chicken bar-b-que. Place: St. Mary’s Family Room Blessed Sacrament every Sunday. HOLY HOUR position of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Date: Sept. 7 Time: 1 p.m. to 4 Adams/Henderson – Parish holy hour s The Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Benedic- Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE Place: Immaculate Conception Church 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 15 AUG. 27, 2014 AUG. 27, 2014 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR’S NOTE OBITUARIES CATHOLIC The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Adams - Madden James Patrick Mooney, Heart Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Redford - Isabelle (Collins) Lamkins, 83; Box 326 Joy - yes, joy - in our world Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. 8 months; Funeral Services Aug. 13, 2014 Funeral Services Aug. 11, 2014 at Church Norfolk Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 The Society for the Propagation of the Faith at St. Cecilia's Church; burial in St. Ce- - Frances M. Neer, 27; Funeral of the Assumption; burial in Whispering cilia's Cemetery. Services Aug. 21, 2014 at the Church of Maples Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. USPS 0039-3400 These days, we need to make and abundant fruit. moving forward in religious barbecues and church festivals Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director an extra effort to be the "You will find au- life, Kelly Donnelly and the tal- • In the people who staff our the Visitation; burial in Visitation Ceme- BISHOP TERRY 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 R. LAVALLEY joyful kind of Catholics thentic joy,” he said, ented staff who served at Catholic schools, including (315) 393-2920; fax 1-866-314-7296 Adams - Frank J. Rubik, 87; Funeral Serv- tery. Sackets Harbor - Eleanor (Fields) Gilday, President that Pope Francis has “because he wants us Guggenheim this summer, and Kathy Behrans, principal of [email protected] ices Aug. 16, 2014 at St. Cecilia's Church. 76; Funeral Services Aug. 18, 2014 at St. REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN encouraged us to be. to be men and women 20-somethings like Trinity Catholic in Massena, North Bangor - Lealton "Lee" Joseph Andrew's Church; burial in Union Ceme- Vice President The news around the who are happy and ful- MaryCatherine Jadlos (see her who has made a mark on a na- Alexandria Bay - Heather L. Brayen, 30; Trombley, 83; Funeral Services Aug. 22, tery. SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ world couldn’t be more filled." story on page 4) tional level. (See page 8) Funeral Services Aug. 16, 2014 at the 2014 at St. Augustine's Church. Secretary-Treasurer horrifying. So where can we find • In a bishop who works tire- • For our summer weather - Time to get back Costello Funeral Home. Saranac Lake - Mary Catherine Fitz- MARY LOU KILIAN We may wonder if it is reasons for joy in this lessly to build the faith life of which may not be as hot and even right for us to be diocese of ours during the people in his charge, even sunny as some may like - but Norwood - Donald F. "Pete" LePage, 79; patrick McCarthy, 68; Funeral Services Editor/ Carthage - Christopher Scott Getman, 28; Funeral Services Aug. 18, 2014 at St. An- Aug. 12, 2014 at St. Bernard's Church; General Manager joyful when so many this summer of mis- writing for the diocesan paper comes without hurricanes or to school (again) are facing starvation, ery? after spending day after day on tsunamis. Funeral Services Aug. 22, 2014 at St. drew's Church; burial in Calvary Ceme- burial in St. Bernard's Cemetery. James Church; burial in Fical Cemetery, tery. Publish 45 is- brutality and murder. Here are just a few the road • For faraway family and sues per year: But as the pope said Mary Lou possibilities: • In our priests who cheer- friends who know that summer By Molly M. Ryan St. Johnsville. Ticonderoga - Edward A. Kroner, Sr., 96; Weekly except earlier this month, “If Kilian • In the extraordi- fully (at least as far as we can is the time to come home, if Diocesan Mission Office Ogdensburg - John E. McCabe, 82; Fu- Funeral Services Aug. 22, 2014 at St. every other you follow Jesus and nary generosity of our tell!) add more and more re- only for a couple of days. Carthage - Evelyn M. (Knapp) Intorcia, neral Services Aug. 19, 2014 at St. Mary's Mary's Church; burial in Mt. Hope Ceme- week begin- his Gospel, your free- young people: the men sponsibilities to their already • For corn on the cob and ice As the school year gears up for another go, the Missionary 74; Funeral Services Aug. 11, 2014 at St. Cathedral. tery. ning the end dom will blossom like a plant who are returning to or enter- overwhelming schedules cream. Childhood Association (MCA) too is gearing up for another James Church; burial in parish cemetery. of May in bloom and will bring good ing the seminary, the women • At parish picnics, chicken I feel more joyful already! year of raising much needed funds and mission awareness Ogdensburg - Kathryn A. (Barr) Polniak, Watertown - Toney Catania, 93; Funeral through August and skip- with the children in our Diocese. Summer’s fleeting days Chateaugay - Lucille (Peacock) Demarse, 84; Funeral Services Aug. 21, 2014 at St. Services Aug. 16, 2014 at St. Anthony's ping one week in December remind us that all too soon the children will be heading off 87; Funeral Services Aug. 14, 2014 at St. Mary's Cathedral; burial in St. Mary's Church; burial in Glenwood Cemetery. by the Diocese of A PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE into another year of sharing and learning. Each year, the Ogdensburg. MCA program promotes a different theme in their cam- Patrick's Church. Cemetery. 622 Washington Street, Og- paign. The theme for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year Watertown - Myrna A. (Soules) Denny, densburg, N.Y. 13669. Remember when: a very special reunion is “God’s Gift of Forgiveness”. Chazy - Charles M. Brunelle, 60; Funeral Plattsburgh - Anne M. Begor, 46; Funeral 74; Funeral Services Aug. 21, 2014 at Holy As baptized Catholics, we all know that God’s Gift of for- Services Aug. 20, 2014 at Sacred Heart Services Aug. 18, 2014 at St. John's Family Church. Editorial Office: Remember when! Remember versation with Denny from San dents from the school who giveness is the ultimate gift. This gift of sacrifice is what Church; burial in parish cemetery. Church; burial in St. Peter's Cemetery. 622 Washington Street, the MCA program aims to achieve each year by showing Watertown - Shirley A. (Shettleton) Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. the time when we…! Francisco, Bill from Chicago, have died. Finally, I knew that So, what have you been Brian from Burlington, Jim many there had lost spouses, children both young and old that prayer and sacrifice here Dannemora - M. Eleanor (Easton) Gilroy, Plattsburgh - Richard C. Gilman, 94; Fu- Kehoe, 73; Funeral Services Aug. 13, 2014 Telephone: doing the last thirty years? from Boston. and some children – they in the present, can only help those far away in the future. 93; Funeral Aug. 12, 2014 at St. Joseph's neral Services Aug. 21, 2014 at St. Peter's at St. Patrick's Church; burial in Glenwood (315) 608-7556 Tell me about your family…! The organizers did involve would also be intentions for Prayer and sacrifice are a part of what it means to be a Church; burial in parish cemetery. Church; burial in St. Alexander's Ceme- Cemetery. I know – sounds like a re- me. Linda and Dan Case called the Mass. Catholic. Through our baptism, we are called upon to all be tery, Morrisonville. E-mail: union – and it was. In fact it asking me to celebrate a Mass As a homily for the Mass, I missionaries each day. That can be a difficult life lesson to Edwards - Kathleen A. (McFerran) Cas- Watertown - Gordon D. Silverthorne, 67; news@northcountry was called a “mega-reunion.” that was planned as part of the decided to speak about faith – teach on a day to day basis in a part of the world where we sidy, 54; Funeral Services Aug. 16, 2014 at Plattsburgh - Gloria M. (Trombley) Mor- Funeral Services Aug. 20, 2014 at St. An- can take so much for granted. The MCA program teaches us catholic.org reunion. One of the activities faith in God’s help, support the Sacred Heart Church. row, 82; Funeral Services Aug. 18, 2014 at thony's Church. teaching career began just of the reunion was an open and constant strength, espe- to not take anything for granted and to be aware of the Entered at the Hundreds of Holy Family struggles children around the world face each moment. St. Peter's Church; burial in St. Peter's shortly after my becoming a house at the former Holy Fam- cially in difficult times. I told Ellenburg -Yvonne (Malark) LaBarge, 75; Cemetery. West Chazy - Beulah (Trombly) Lavarn- Post Office: graduates and faculty priest. I must admit that my ily School building, now a jun- them that I was certain that the As we pack our kids backpacks full of supplies and Ogdensburg, NY years in the classroom was a ior high of the public school. greatest gift that Holy Family snacks this September, remember that those living in war Funeral Aug. 18, 2014 at St. Edmund's way, 105; Funeral Services Aug. 12, 2014 13669 as members return to Massena happy time in my life. They decided to plan a Mass in High School gave to all of its torn, drought riddled, famine starved places do not have Church; burial in parish cemetery. Plattsburgh - Carmeleta E. (Burdo) Pan- at St. Joseph's Church; burial in parish Periodical Postage. for a ‘mega-reunion’ Holy Family High School had the gym there just as we use to students – besides a great edu- these luxuries that our children can gain access to afford- ton, 89; Funeral Services Aug. 19, 2014 at cemetery. a rather short existence with do when they were students. cation – was a strong faith in ably and safely. One may ask the question, who would call Gouverneur - Ray J. Zira, 81; Funeral Serv- St. Peter's Church; burial in St. Peter's Subscription: I was rather surprised almost just 14 graduating classes, but The Mass proved to be a very God. I believed that this faith a back pack and some new pens or paper a luxury? A child ices Aug. 23, 2014 at St. James Church. Cemetery. Willsboro - Cheryl Ann (Reiss) For one year: a year ago when I received an it was a very special place. It moving experience for me. I has had a profound influence living in the developing lands would indeed, or a child that McGlinchy, 70; Funeral Services Aug. 20, In-Diocese Rate: $27 announcement of this gather- was truly an excellent school. was thrilled to see and visit in the lives of each of them. may not even have a school to attend, a church to worship Louisville Port Henry Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 - Robert D. "Bob" Girard, 78; - Anna Marie (Daniels) 2014 at St. Philip of Jesus Church; burial ing. One fellow, Ray, in Holy Family High School had with so many former students Many at the reunion shared in or worse, or one that has no parents to love and encour- Funeral Services Aug. 15, 2014 at St. Mandy, 87; Funeral Services Aug 21, 2014 in Calvary Cemetery. Massena decided to organize a only one principal, Father Grif- – there were plenty of memo- with me many stories, includ- age them. Lawrence Church; burial in St. Lawrence at St. Patrick's Church; burial in South Matters for publication Each year the much needed funds that children in our should be reunion of all the former stu- fith Billmeyer, and his leader- ries and stories. ing those of difficult crises in Cemetery. Moriah Cemetery. Willsboro - Grace Provost Mitchell, 88; dents and teachers of Holy ship made Holy Family the As we talked, another name their lives and families, times Diocese and others as well provide things like school sup- addressed to plies, healthcare, shelter and education to children in the Funeral Services Aug. 18, 2014 at St. PO Box 326 Family High School in Massena. extraordinary school it was. would come up, names that also of unhappiness caused by Lyon Mountain - Jeannette (Cayea) Potsdam - Margaret Rose (Cameron) Philip of Jesus Church; burial in Calvary Holy Family High School had At this year’s reunion, I heard brought up many more memo- sickness and death. Many told developing lands. The children are actually quite eager to Ogdensburg, NY 13669 learn and hear about the plight of the developing lands and Miller, 88; Funeral Services Aug. 16, 2014 Bourcier, 88; Funeral Services Aug. 18, Cemetery. and should be received by its start in 1962. The Diocese innumerable great stories: stories and, unhappily, names of with me that they could not of Ogdensburg had been as- ries about the great start the some who had died. have faced those times without how they can help. The Missionary spirit must start young. at St. Bernard's Church. 2014 at the Seymour Funeral Home; bur- Thursday prior to It is a gift. Much like the Gift of Forgiveness that God gives ial in St. Mary's Cemetery. publication. signed a new bishop, Bishop graduates received at Holy As an introduction to the their faith in God. us all we must remember that each day. Current events on Paper is printed each James Navagh, and he consid- Family – as well as many inter- Mass, I shared that my biggest I do want to add that the ex- Massena - Bertha Armstrong Horne, 89; the television tell the tale of how bleak things are in places Monday; ered Massena a great place for esting stories from their high and deepest memory of Holy perience of this reunion was a Funeral Services Aug. 11, 2014 at the Potsdam - Olga (Kropelnicki) Hassler, 89; dateline is Wednesday. a Catholic high school to com- school days. I was also rather Family High School was the strengthening moment for my ravaged by disease, war and natural disasters. It is up to Donaldson Funeral Home; burial in Kateri Funeral Services Aug. 13, 2014 at St. Member, Catholic Press plement the two Catholic ele- pleased to hear their stories of group of outstanding and tal- own faith. The faith of these us here and now to help make the difference through Cemetery. Mary's Church; burial in parish cemetery. Association. mentary schools there. The success in life. ented teachers that I taught former students was truly prayer, sacrifice, forgiveness and awareness. Good luck to all the students, educators and parents as whole process got underway, The organizers told me that with in those days at Holy Fam- great to experience. Massena - James J. McDermott, 90; Fu- the building was built and the they were uncertain how many ily High School. Sadly, many You know, even at the party we embark on another school year together. POSTMASTER: God Bless. neral Services Aug. 20, 2014 at the Don- faculty found. would respond but they were of them were now with the after I experienced a unique aldson Funeral Home; burial in Mt. Send address changes to rather successful as this mega- faith in their lives. I recognized Bishop Navagh had ordained Lord. I wanted to make them Calvary Cemetery, Cheektowaga. North Country Catholic, me a priest in 1959 and then reunion drew more than 600 my intention for this Mass. I something that I like think Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” PO Box 326 he decided I would be a perfect former students and faculty also wanted to remember and began at Holy Family High when writing or changing your Will. Ogdensburg, NY chemistry teacher. So, my from near and far. I had a con- pray for the many former stu- School. Massena - Eunice V. (Lamica) Villnave, 89; 13669-0326 Funeral Services Aug 11, 2014 at Sacred 16 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 69, Number 14 AUG. 27, 2014 INSIDE MEN OF FAITH IN THE NORTH COUNTRY THIS ISSUE Around Memorare Legacy NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY Society invites new CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 cludes lunch, workshop materials. members l PAGE 6 Contact: Registration forms are avail- ST. LAWRENCE able from pastors, at the diocesan web- On the death HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS site’s pastoral documentation or respect of Robin Ogdensburg - St. Mary’s is holding a life pages: www.rcdony.org/pro-life. Williams l PAGE 12 CATHOLIC monthly Holy Hour for Vocations. Date: Thursday before the First Friday CARITAS DINNER Time: 7 p.m. concluding with Benedic- Lake Placid – Save the date to honor AUG. 27, 2014 tion at 8 p.m. Catholic Charities Caritas Award Honoree Place: Deacon Winter Chapel (Posthumously) Mrs. Penny Martin and President’s Award Catholic Daughters of Labor Day support for young NOVENA FOR MILITARY America, Ogdensburg Diocese. Ogdensburg Date: Oct. 26 POPE FRANCIS - Notre Dame Church is WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In their 2014 one we inherited," wrote against an "economy of ex- of suffering and pain. For holding a Weekly novena for the safety Time: Cash Bar 3:30 p.m., Dinner 4 p.m. Labor Day statement, the U.S. Miami Archbishop Thomas clusion" and applied it to the those men and women, and IN KOREA of U.S. military personnel at a new time. Place: Crowne Plaza bishops denounced the fact G. Wenski, chairman of the millions of unemployed their children, this is good Date:Tuesday afternoons Contact: 315-393-2255 young adults have "borne the U.S. bishops' Committee on young adults in the U.S. news," he said, but a little Shows church Time:1:30 p.m. Fathers Justin Thomas and Tojo Chacko, two priests of the Heralds of Good News Mother Theresa Province in India who are now serv- brunt" of unemployment and Domestic Justice and Human Some Americans, he said, digging shows there is an JOURNEY TO EASTERN EUROPE ing in the diocese, were surprised by a visit from their vice-provincial July 15. From left are Father Roy, the vice provincial; Father Tom underemployment in this Development. have found "stability and se- "enduring hardship for mil- interest in Asia DIOCESAN EVENTS Father Amyot will be leading a pilgrim- Higman, parochial vicar in Saranac Lake, Father Howard Venette, pastor in Constable, Father Chacko, parochial vicar at Sacred Heart in country and around the Writing the statement on curity" in an economy that lions of workers." END OF LIFE WORKSHOP age visiting the land of St. John Paul II. Massena and St. Lawrence in Louisville, Father Thomas, parochial vicar of St. Andre Bessette in Malone ;and Father Baiju, another vis- world. behalf of the bishops for has seen some improve- And the poverty rate re- iting priest. "Our younger generations Labor Day, which is Sept. 1, ments. There are signs the mains high, he said, with 46 Ogdensburg - Father Tad Pacholczyk will Date: November 3- 14 are counting on us to leave the archbishop spoke of country "may finally be heal- million Americans struggling present a workshop “Death, Dying and Cost: Only $3129 from Montreal them a world better than the Pope Francis' teaching ing economically after years "to make ends meet. Decisions at the End of Life” (Air/land price is $2449 plus $680 gov- Date: Sept. 6 ernment taxes/airline fuel surcharges) Time: from 9 a.m. to 5 Visiting: Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vi- Place: Wadhams Hall enna, Prague Back to Features: The event, sponsored by the Features: First Class/Select Hotels, most A PROFESSION OF VOWS diocesan Respect Life Office, will include meals with comprehensive sightseeing School time a morning and afternoon presentation Contact: Fr. Andrew Amyot at (315) Bishop LaValley and Sister by Father Pacholczyk as well as a ques- 384-2064 or mail: P.O. Box 637, Norfolk, Ellen Rose Coughlin, super- tion and answer panel with Kathleen NY 13667 e-mail: intendent of schools, share Gallagher, director of Pro-Life Activities [email protected]. messages as young people for the New York State Catholic Confer- prepare to begin another ac- ence; Bishop LaValley will celebrate the 10 DAY ADVENT PILGRIMAGE ademic year. closing Mass. The $20 registration fee in- Father Donald Robinson,,will be host- Sister Ellen Rose said, “the ing a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. most important aspect of a Catholic school is its foun- Date: Dec. 1-10, 2014 dation in Christ. Our schools Cost: $2997 are first and foremost places Features: Haifa, Tiberias, Nazareth, where students meet Christ. Bethlehem, Jerusalem. From Him flows the unique CNS PHOTO/L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO Contact: 782-1190 for brochure PHOTO BY PAT HENDRICK marks of a Catholic school, Pope Francis poses for a selfie while Father Bryan Stitt, diocesan vocation director, led a summer retreat at the Guggenheim Lodge for the diocesan seminarians. From namely a supernatural vi- eating lunch with youth at the major NEIGHBORING DIOCESES left are Michael Jablonski who is entering his second year of theology at Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio; Todd sion of life, an awareness of seminary in Daejeon, South Korea, Thibault, third theology at the Josephinum; Father Stitt and Matthew Conger, fourth year college, at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary IGNATIAN RETREAT the dignity of the human Aug. 15. During his first Aug. 14-18 in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Missing from the photo is Leagon Carlin, a parishioner of St. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh, who is be- person, the experience of a visit to Asia, Pope Francis urged South Paradox, NY - A directed retreat giving ginning his first year of seminary studies at the Josephinum. faith community, a curricu- an introduction to Ignatian Spirituality Korean political and civic leaders to lum which acknowledges seek peace on their divided peninsula has been planned the relationship between Date: Sept. 5 – 7 faith and culture....” and strengthen their nation's commitment to democracy and social Place: Pyramid Life Center FULL STORIES, PAGE 3, 7-10 Cost: $130 per person justice. Pope Francis also beati- Director: Brian Evers fied124 Korean martyrs Aug. 16, cele- PHOTO SUPPLIED brated the Aug. 17 closing Mass for Contact: www.pyramidlife.org or call From Potsdam Bishop Terry R. LaValley celebrated the Rite of Religious Profession Mass Aug. 16 at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse in the sixth Asian Youth Day, and cele- 518-585-7545 to Phoenix Watertown as Sister Suanne Marie Johnson made her first profession of vows. From left are Bishop LaValley, Sister Suanne, St. Joseph Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, major superior; and St. Joseph Sister Constance Marie Sylver, formation director. Joining the brated a Mass for peace and reconciliation Aug. 18 among other planned North Country woman follows her bishop in the celebration of the Mass were Father Leo Wiley, Msgr. Paul Whitmore, Msgr. Robert McCarthy and Father John Cos- mic as celebrants. During the coming year, Sister Suanne will be teaching at Augustinian Academy in Carthage. activities for the visit. dream to serve God by helping children, families at Maggie’s Place Participants of the Diocese of Ogdensburg Men’s Cursillo are shown during their gathering which took place Aug. 16-17 at St. Anne’s FULL STORY, PAGE 5 HOLY FAMILY MEGA-REUNION: Fr. Muench is among 600 to join the party.... p. 2 Shrine in Isle LaMotte, Vt.