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The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 74, Number 32 INSIDE THIS ISSUE N.V.bishops condemn surrogacy bill I PAGE 5 NORTH COUNTRY

Pope sets special day to honor, study, share Bible I PAG E7 CATHOLIC JAN. 15, 2020 Follow Me: ASISTER, A STORY, A SONG PARTICI PATE IN Addressing past sins while THE MARCH focusing on our mission Today the great challenge healing for those who have to our faith and to our mis been so terribly hurt by sion as a diocese Church leaders. is the sexual Our diocese has abuse scandal. been addressing the The wounds of sexual abuse scandal this crisis were for decades in a seri re-opened with ous and determined the report of the manner. Over the past Pennsylvania At several years, we have torney General instituted policies and and the passing procedures to prevent of the Child Vic Bishop sexual abuse from tims Act in New Terry R. happening. The proce dures ensure that alle York State last LaValley Youth from the Diocese of Ogdens year. Our mission gations are burg visited the lincoln Memorial as a diocese is to responsibly and justly during their trip to the nation's capi continue to catechize, handled when they are re tal for last yea r's March for life. sanctify and serve the Peo ceived. They call for pas There are several opportunities for ple of God in the North toral outreach to victims residents of the diocese to attend Country. At the same time, who have been harmed by Seton Catholic students were very happy to have Sister M. Gregory Munger this year's March for life, including we will continue to reach this evil. Tragically, in the visit them on January 6, 2020. The students enjoyed the story of "The Run the Youth Buses for life,a Campus out to victims of abuse in a past, serious mistakes were away Bunny" and got to join her in song. Sister was very impressed with the Ministry group and family/adult way that helps to bring made when dealing with al insightful way they responded to her questions about vocations. Singing buses leaving from both Clinton about reconciliation and legations of sexual abuse. with Sister Gregory are Scarlett Gottschall, Vivian Howard, Oliver Sears, and and Lewis Counties. FULL STORY, PAGE 3 Nolan McGowan. FULL STORY, PAGE 4 Pope: Love is never indifferent to suffering VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Most Commenting especially ply is indifferent to doing good," he said. evil, but it is evil not to Christians would agree it on 1 john 4:19-21, Pope them," the pope noted, A Christian does not get do good." is wrong to hate some Francis said the Bible St. john doesn't say, points for just standing On a truly Christian one, but it is also wrong "does not mince words." "You're wrong," but by, he said. path, one does not find to be indifferent, which is In fact, he said, the Bible "you're a liar." Love is "concrete" and those who are indiffer a camouflaged form of tells people, "If you say "The Bible is clear be faces the challenges, ent, "those who wash hatred, Pope Francis said. you love God and you cause being a liar is the struggles and messiness their hands of problems, Real love "must lead hate your brother or sis devil's way of being. He is of everyday life. those who don't want to you to do good, to get ter, you're on the other the Great Liar, the New Indifference, he said, "is get involved to help, to your hands dirty with side; you're a liar." Testament tells us; he is a way of not loving God do good," he said. "False works of love," the pope If someone says, "I love the father of lies. That's and not loving neighbor mystics are not there, said jan. 10 at morning God, I pray, I enter into the definition of Satan that is a bit hidden." those with hearts dis Mass in the chapel of his ecstasy, and then tosses the Bible gives us," the Pope Francis quoted St. tilled like water who say residence, the Domus aside others, hates them, pope said. Alberto Hurtado, who they love God but forget Sanctae Marthae. doesn't love them or sim- Love "is expressed by said, "It is good not to do to love their neighbor." DIOCESAN LIFE COUNTRY CATHOLIC JAN. 15, 2020 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR'S NOTE CATHOLIC Box 326 Route 11 gives me road rage Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 USPS 0039-3400 While not a universal North you that Route 11 is the quick- mute. it is the decision of the Lord BISHOP TERRY Country experience, I'm est route from my home in Control is a funny thing. I'm that endures." R. LAVALLEY guessing many of us in Moira to the diocesan very attached to the idea of it. I've added that quote to a President the northern and west- offices is Ogdensburg. But, really, do we ever have it? note on my phone. I need to REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN ern parts of the dio- I don't take Route 11, Even when I'm taking my pre remind myself that God is in Vice President cese can identify with though. Even if it's ferred route to work, Route control. He has a purpose for JAMES D. CROWLEY this sentiment: Route '" '",--... ..J shorter, I find myself 37, I can't control the road every moment of my life, even Secretary-Treasurer 11 gives me road rage. so frustrated by my in- conditions, other drivers, if I can't see it. DARCY L.FARGO Why? I'm not known ability to get around when I'll get stuck behind a Maybe God places me be Editor & for driving slowly. On slow-moving vehicles, school bus .. hind that slow-moving driver Communications Director Route 11, at least the it makes the trip feel We never have total control. to help me avoid a collision Publish 45 is- portions I'm likely to lI~~ like it takes forever. I I struggle with that. with an animal or another ve ® sues per year: travel, hills, curves find myself behind the As I discussed my Route 11 hicle. Maybe it's to teach me ." Weekly except and traffic make it al- Darcy L. wheel yelling, either in road rage, and my control is patience (I'm a slow learner on skipping most impossible to Fargo my head or out loud, sues in general, with a friend, that one). He has a purpose. every other pass if I end up behind "COME ON! MOVE IT! he pointed me to this line His decision endures. week begin a slower-moving vehicle. PICK UP THE PACE!" I feel like I from Proverbs: "Many are the Even if it gives me road ning July If you use GPS, it will tell have no control over my com- plans of the human heart, but rage. Wthrough Aug. and skipping one week in Dec. by the Dio- cese of Ogdensburg. 622 Washington Street, Og densburg, N.Y. 13669. Relfectin • on Christian unity Editorial Office: The first thing I think of Easter morning has been a came down to see what was 622 Washington Street, 'Father -Bill' ~~Y~ Ogdensburg, N.Y . 13669. during the month of january beautiful moment as the sun happening. He did not hesi each year is the Week of tipastor22@gnlail:7onl rose and the moon was still tate to tell Sister that she Telephone: Prayer for Christian Unity. , bright in the sky. I must would be able to use some of (3 15) 608-75 56 .;~~ Each january, the Catholic •.,_ I admit that I always enjoy the his parish center. Several of Church sets aside a week to pancake breakfast after the lower grades would meet E-mail: III pray that one day there will prayer. at the Methodist Church for news@northcountry Fr. William G . .\Iucllch catholic.org be a unity among all Chris I must share with you one the rest of the school year. tians. One of the important nities. These were great op of the most wonderful expe The Methodist community Entered at the messages of the Second Vati portunities to get to know rience I know of churches was so welcoming. The chil Post Office: can Council was the impor each other and to develop working together. It involves dren's prayer services were Ogdensburg, NY tance of Church unity. One of further efforts to work to St. Mary's School in Ticon held in the Methodist Sanctu 13669 and the documents proclaimed gether for the good of the deroga. I was pastor of St. ary; lunches were prepared additional mailing offices as by the Second Vatican Coun Mary's, but this incident oc in their parish center kitchen; Periodical Postage. community. Every year, a cil was a Decree on Ecu Prayer Service is planned curred after I had retired. their parish center became Subscription: menism. during this Week of Prayer When it happened, about five the cafeteria, the place for For one year: This document begins with for Christian Unity. Each year, years ago, Father Kevin McE gym classes and even the lo In-Diocese Rate: $27 this sentence: ''The restora the service is planned in a wan was the pastor. His pas cation where the Christmas Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 tion of unity among all Chris different Church. The service torate demanded rather hard Program and other such pro tians is one of the principal includes Scripture readings, work. An arsonist set much grams were held. They were Matters for publication concerns of the Second Vati prayers, and choirs of each of the St. Mary's School build so wonderfully welcoming. should be addressed to can Council." This document church working together to ing on fire, and the fire re I have been told that every PO Box 326 reminds us all of the priestly plan proper music, all with sulted in a great deal of church community in the vil Ogdensburg, NY 13669 prayer of jesus at the Last this strong theme of Chris damage. This was the very lage did what they could to and should be recei ved by Supper, when jesus prayed tian unity. first week of the school year. help St. Mary's School. The Thursday prior to to his Father for all believers: The other important day I have heard the story often result has been a very close publication. "that all may be one, as you, for joining together for of the help given to St. Mary's friendship - a close unity in Paper is printed ea ch Father, are in me and I in you; prayer was Easter Sunday by all the church communi so many ways - among the Monday; I pray that they may be one Sunrise Service. This service ties in the Village of Ticon various churches in the vil dateline isW ednesday. Member, Catholi cPre ss in us, that the world may be is a bit different for us, deroga. lage. I have experienced this Association. lieve that you sent me." Uohn Catholics. Getting up early Sister Sharon, the school's unity often when I have vis 17:21) on Easter Sunday morning is principal, told me that the ited Ticonderoga. It is truly a Following the Council, I re a bit different, but I learned very night of the fire, as she rather special association. I POSTMASTER: member as a young priest to enjoy the service and stood in the street watching recognize that it was the re Send addresschanges to that every parish would de found it a good time for and probably wishing she sult of a tragedy, however, I North Country Catholic, velop programs and prayer praying together as a com could do something, the pas believe that deep down this PO Box3 26 services with the leaders and munity. However, many tor of the Ticonderoga spirit was always there, and Ogdensburg, NY members of other Christian years it was rather chilly on Methodist Church, Rev. Scott the fire brought out best in 13669-0326 churches within our commu- Easter morning. Many years Tyler, who lived nearby, everyone. NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC JAN. 15, 2020 DIOCESAN LIFE FOLLOW ME: Addressing past sins while focusing on our mission Today the great chal the result of the belief that tential abusers and inform responding to 20 lawsuits all of our documents that lenge to our faith and to counseling would rehabil them of how to report claiming abuse. All these we have provided them our mission as a diocese is itate the offender and that abuse. These measures lawsuits involve claims of pertaining to all sexual the sexual abuse scandal. the stigma of abuse would have been effective. All abuse that occurred abuse cases handled by The wounds of this crisis be damaging to the vic claims received by the decades ago, prior to the the Diocese of Ogdens were re-opened with the tims and their families, diocese relate to incidents institution of our current burg. report of the Pennsylvania and to the Church. Ac that date back at least two safe environment policies Certainly, these are chal Attorney General and the cordingly, the abuse was decades. We have not had and procedures. lenging times for the passing of the Child Vic handled in a discrete fash a report of contemporane The Church in the North Church and for our dio tims Act in New York State ion aimed at protecting ous sexual abuse of a Country continues to cese. We need to address last year. Our mission as a the reputations of the vic minor occurring after focus on discipleship the sins of the past and diocese is to continue to tim, the accused and the 1999. while addressing these reach out to victims who catechize, sanctify and Church. Prior to the recent pas lawsuits. We simply can are suffering. However, all serve the People of God in We now know that these sage of the Childs Victims not stop doing the work the while, we will remain the North Country. At the practices were Act, our diocese we are called to do as focused on the mission same time, we will con very wrong and offered assistance Church. With the help of Jesus gave us to preach tinue to reach out to vic unacceptable. to victims of abuse professionals, we are eval the Good News to the tims of abuse in a way that However, those in when claims were uating our diocesan assets ends of the earth. I shall helps to bring about rec decision-making reported. In 2018, to determine how we can keep you informed as our onciliation and healing for positions most as part of the Year maintain our mission consultation process and those who have been so often acted on the of Mercy, we while addressing the review continues. terribly hurt by Church knowledge avail reached out to vic needs and claims of vic What can you do to leaders. able to them at the tims of abuse tims. This is very time help? First, pray for the Our diocese has been time and upon the through the Inde consuming and technical victims of abuse, those addressing the sexual recommendations Bishop pendent Reconcili- work for our staff and pro who suffered at the hands abuse scandal for decades of professionals. Terry R. ation and fessional advisors. of clergy and those who in a serious and deter The Diocese re Compensation Pro Additionally, we have suffered abuse by others. mined manner. Over the ports allegations to LaValley gram ([RCP) seek hired professionals to Please pray for our clergy, past several years, we the appropriate ing reconciliation help evaluate the claims religious, laity and for our have instituted policies district attorney or law en with victims and compen filed by the victims. We diocese. and procedures to prevent forcement agency. We co sation for them for what will continue to work with I am so grateful for your sexual abuse from hap operate with the they suffered. We were professionals to respond prayerful support. I am pening. The procedures authorities in their inves able to resolve 38 claims in a just manner to the particularly grateful to our ensure that allegations are tigations. We have an in through this program. Ad claims that have been staff members who con responsibly and justly dependent Review Board, ditionally, our diocesan at filed. We are evaluating tinue to devote long, diffi handled when they are re comprised predominately torney was able to resolve how we can best address cult hours in this work. ceived. They call for pas of lay women and men 14 claims outside the victims' claims and con Please know that you all toral outreach to victims with experience and back IRCP. tinue our mission. Civil lit are in my prayers. We who have been harmed by ground in abuse cases. Its Under the Child Victims igation places great need God's strength and this evil. Tragically, in the task is to assess each alle Act the criminal statute of demands on our re your support to help us past, serious mistakes gation and recommend limitations has been ex sources, staff and profes through this time of test were made when dealing appropriate action. Clergy tended to provide a better sional advisors. Our task ing. Please continue to with allegations of sexual who are credibly accused opportunity to prosecute is complicated by the fact support our diocese, your abuse. of abuse are removed offenders. The Act ex that incidents underlying priests and parish family. In our diocese, most in from ministry. Assistance tends the civil statute of the claims occurred Continue to support our cidences of abuse oc to victims is offered by limitations until the vic decades ago. Witnesses safe environment pro curred in the 1940s our Victims' Assistance tim reaches age 55, af are unavailable, memories grams and the daily living through the 1980s. Cases Coordinator. Every victim fording victims a greater have faded, documents out of our faith. that were reported in is encouraged to meet opportunity to pursue are hard to locate, and We shall remain Christ those decades were han with the Bishop. their claims in court. many of the accused are led, Christ-fed and Hope dled in ways that would Our diocesan safe envi These provisions of the deceased. filled, ever confident that be unacceptable today. ronment program re Child Victims Act were I share this information Jesus is the Way, the Truth Back then, most sexual quires criminal supported by the bishops to help you understand and the Life. abuse cases in our diocese background checks and of New York State. what the diocese is doing were handled quietly by safe environment training The Act also opened a to address the lawsuits bishops, judges, parents, for all employees and vol one-year window for vic filed against it under the school principals, govern unteers working with chil tims to bring a claim of CVA, while maintaining ment agencies, prosecu dren. We require safe sexual abuse that was pre our mission. As you know, tors and psychiatric environment education viously time barred. As a additionally, the New York professionals. Their ac for children to help them result of that provision, State Attorney General's tions and decisions were recognize and avoid po- our diocese is currently office continues to review II NORTH C OUN T R Y CATHOLIC II ~ DIOCESAN LIFE JAN . 15, 2020 Multiple groups plan March for Life trips By Darcy Fargo Editor

With several buses and vans making the trek from the Diocese of Ogdens burg to Washington, DC for the March for Life, there are still opportuni ties for area faithful to at tend the march. In addition to the annual Youth Buses for Life, a four-day pilgrimage for youth of the diocese, the March will be attended by 14 to 15 college students traveling with Campus Ministry, as well as buses Youth from the Diocese of Ogdensburg participating in the Youth Buses for of adults/families travel Life pilgrimage to the March for Life will wear shirts featuring the image on ing from Clinton and the left on the front and the image above on the back. The youth will be Lewis Counties. joined at the march by a bus load of college students from the diocese, as well as buses from Plattsburgh and Lewis County. Youth Buses for Life The Youth Buses for Life ously known as the Stu- they've learned or share will travel to the nation's dents for Life of America the experiences they had capital on Thursday, jan. National Conference, the and their overall thoughts 23 for a long weekend full event now encompasses on the pilgrimage. They of pro-life education, Students for Life, Alliance watch educational videos, prayer, making friends Defending Freedom for as well as movies that are and having fun. one, a regional coordina ceeds down Constitution Faith and justice, Live Ac- just fun. We do a quiz on "Right now, we have 46 tor for Students for Life. Avenue to the steps of the tion, The Heritage Foun- the bus to see how much on the northern bus, the The youth and their Supreme Court building. dation, Heritage Action for they've learned, and we bus that picks up in chaperones then return to There, the youth hear America and Students for give out prizes." Massena, Canton and Gou their hotel for the evening. from representatives of Life Action. Each bus has a bus cap- verneur," said Respect Life On Friday, they'll depart "Silent no More." "Four of our college stu- tain/ chaplain. This year, Director Colleen Miner. their hotel by 9 a.m. to at 'They tell their stories dents have been selected Father Martin E. Cline will "We have another 25 on tend the Life is VERY Good about why they regret to attend a leadership be riding the western bus, the western bus, the bus rally and Mass at George their abortions," Miner luncheon, where they'll and Father Scott A. Belina that departs from Water Mason University. Spon said. "It's a powerful wit learn additional informa- will be riding the northern town. Our biggest group sored by the Diocese of ness." tion and leadership skills," bus. this year is from Malone. Arlington, the event in The group then pro Miner said. "We also have a special They have 15 going." cludes opportunities for ceeds to the Library of After the summit, the guest joining us this year," The youth buses typi confession, music and Congress, where chaper group will go to dinner at Miner said. "Bishop (Terry cally arrive in Washington, Mass. ones conduct a head Union Station and return R.) LaValley will be getting DC in the late afternoon The youth are then count. The Diocese of Og to their hotel. on the northern bus in on the first day of the given Chick-fil-A lunches densburg group then On Sunday, jan. 26, the Canton. He's never been four-day pilgrimage. before departing for the walks to the Air and Space final day of the Youth Bus on the bus with us be "Depending on timing, Washington Mall. Museum, where they have for Life pilgrimage, the fore." we try to take a quick out "It's a grassy area - an opportunity to experi local group will gather to While it's a long bus ride door tour," Miner said. "We sometimes a snowy area - ence the museum exhibits celebrate Mass at the full of events, Miner said visit the Lincoln Memorial where they set up a stage until closing time at 5 Basilica of the National the journey also gives the and the Vietnam Memorial and speakers," Miner said. p.m. Shrine of the Immaculate youth an opportunity to Wall. Then we check in at 'They have speakers, typ The local group will then Conception before depart- connect. our hotel and go to a ically pro-life voting rep return to their hotel be ing for the return journey. "They become friends so restaurant." resentatives and fore walking to a local 'The bus ride is also part fast," she said. "I always The Diocese of Ogdens celebrities. Last year, they restaurant for dinner and of the experience," Miner worry when we have just burg group has rented the had Vice-President Pence possibly a speaker before said. "We pray the Rosary one person from a com third floor of the restau and a pro-life football wrapping up for the day. on the way down and munity. I worry they may rant, where they enjoy a player. This year, I know On Saturday, jan. 25, the back. The youth lead the not know anyone. It never meal together and hear a they also have abortion local youth will attend the Rosary. On the way back, seems to matter. Either pro-life speaker. This survivors speaking." National Pro-life Summit the youth come forward they know each other year's speaker is Kate Mal- The march then pro- at the DC Marriot. Previ- and talk about what CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 II NORTH C OUNTRY CAT HOLIC JAN. 15 , 2020 IC DIOCESAN LIFE N. Y. bishops condemn proposed surrogacy bill Catholic News Agency has been introduced in Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a 'right to become a father ing as surrogates were the state legislature which Catholic, supports the leg and a mother only made public. ALBANY - The bishops of removes existing prohibi islation. through each other. '" India, Nepal, Thailand New York stated their op tions on surrogacy con Regarding the practice The New York Catholic and Cambodia have position to commercial tracts in New York. The of IVF, the Catechism of Conference, which speaks banned the commercial surrogacy Wednesday as a Empire State is one of the the Catholic Church para on behalf of the bishops surrogacy trade and the new bill was introduced to few remaining states in graph 2376 teaches that: of the state, called the bill EU Parliament has found it legalize the practice in the the country not to have 'Techniques that entail "a dangerous policy that to be a "serious problem" state. legislation on surrogacy. the dissociation of hus will lead to the exploita and one "which consti "The surrogacy legisla Under the legislation, band and wife, by the in tion of poor, vulnerable tutes an exploitation of tion is designed mainly to embryos created in a lab trusion of a person other women, and has few safe the female body and her benefit wealthy men who oratory through in vitro than the couple (donation guards for children." reproductive organs." can afford tens of thou fertilization (IVF) , using of sperm or ovum, surro There are no safeguards In addition, the legisla sands of dollars to pay sperm and eggs that may gate uterus), are gravely such as residency require tion explicitly denies any baby brokers, at the ex or may not be from the immoral. These tech ments and background and all rights to babies in pense of low-income legal parents, can be niques (heterologous arti checks for surrogate par utero, stating that they women," said a jan. 8 transferred to the uterus ficial insemination and ents, the conference says. may not be viewed as a statement from Kathleen of a woman who, having fertilization) infringe the Other countries, includ 'child' under the laws of M. Gallagher, director of agreed to be a surrogate child's right to be born of ing almost all European New York, with the pre pro-life activities for the mother, is contractually a father and mother Union members, have sumption that they must New York State Catholic obligated to bear the child known to him and bound begun moving away from instead be viewed as man Conference. and give the baby back to to each other by marriage. the practice after cases of ufactured products or dis A bill, A.I071 j S.2071, the legal parents. They betray the spouses' abuse of poor women act- posable goods. March for life trips CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 said the bus will depart local councils, the cost for Lewis County The group departs im from Guggenheim or from St. Peter's Church at each rider is only $30. Lewis County Right to mediately following the other youth events, or 7:45 p.m. on jan. 23, re "We wanted to make it Life has also been spon march, stopping for din they just become fast turning at around 4 a.m. affordable for families," soring a bus to the March ner on the return trip. friends." on jan. 25. Deacon Smith said. "And if for approximately 20 year. Students ride the bus Miner said the youth "It's one of those things that $30 is keeping some This year, the bus leaves free. For adults, the sug who attend the event con where you say 'I'm never one from attending, they Port Leyden around 9:30 gested donation is $50. tinually amaze and im doing this again' on the should give me a call, and p.m. on jan. 23, arriving at To register for the bus, press her. way down, but by the time we'll make sure they can the march site in the contact Paul Campeau at "Our kids are great," she you're on the trip back, get to the march." morning on the 24th. 315-486-7928. said. 'They're really into you're so energized, While they've missed a making new friends, and you're saying 'I can't wait couple marches due to Career Opportunity they really seem to take a to do it again,'" said Dea weather or scheduling is lot out of the experience. con Smith. "It's inspiring sues, Deacon Smith said a DUE TO GROWTH, AND RETIREMENT OF AGENTS IN THE Last year, kids from our and awesome. I'm old. I've bus has left from Platts KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS INSURANCE PROGRAM WE ARE group were interviewed had my chance and my burgh to attend the march ADDING FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CONSULTANTS IN by Fox News. They blew generation messed things for around 20 years. CLINTON, ESSEX, AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES. me away with the answers up. But then you see all "We have people from Thi s job is ideal for a determined professional that is they gave to the reporter's the kids that show up - it's Vermont join us, we have independent and self-disciplined, with a desire to help others questions. The kids said it probably 75 percent kids. people from outside the while making a Significant financial impact to their own family. better than I could say it." It gives us hope that Plattsburgh area," he said. We provide world-class in surance and financial products to To participate in the there's going to be a future "Anyone who wants to go our members and their families. If you would like to live a life Youth Buses for Life, visit for us." is welcome." of Significance, this is a wonderful place for a Catholic rcdony.orgj prolife. Prior The bus typically arrives To reserve a seat on the gentleman. We provide training in In surance and Retirement to registering, please call at the march site around 6 Plattsburgh bus, call Dea Consulting with a robust benefits program for accepted or text Colleen Miner at a.m., giving riders the op con Smith at 518-566- candidates. 518-524-0774 prior to reg portunity to explore the 6229. If this sounds like something you would like to be considered istering to ensure space is area and hear speakers for, or if you know a fellow Catholic gentleman that might be still available. prior to the start of the interested in this opportunity, please call (518)-593-3298 or Clinton County march at 1 p.m. The group email me at [email protected] Seats are still available departs for home immedi on a bus leaving from ately after the march. orc . Knights of Columbus Plattsburgh on Thursday Thanks to donations evening. from Knights of Columbus <' INSURANCE Deacon Randy Smith Council 255 and other ~ YOUR SHIELD FOR LIFE IINOR THe 0 U N TRY C A T H 0 LI C DIOCESAN LIFE JAN. 15 , 2020 Environmental Stewardship Bishop's Public Schedule Look beneath Jan.1S·16- NYS Bishop's Re Sister Mary Louise Genest the surface treat at Our Lady of Florida Spiri tual Center in North Palm Beach, Last week, you were invited to Florida died January 6 at age 91 pay attention to how you inter Jan. 19 - 8 a.m .- Mass at St. acted with aspects of creation. Mary's Cathedral A Mass of Christian Bur sister, Mrs. Gladys Larrow. Catholic School in "Do Isee it as an objectthere Jan. 20 - 7:15 p.m . - Novena fol ial for Sister Mary Louise She's survived by a sister, Massena from 1983-93, a solely for my use, or do Isee it as a lowed by Mass at St. Mary's Cathe Genest, a Servite sister, Arlene Conklin (Richard); permanent substitute unique expression of God's good dral was held Jan. 11 at Our and a brother, Ron Genest. teacher at Trinity from ness and creativity?" Jan.22 - Board of Bishops meet Lady of Sorrows Convent Sister Mary Louise 1993- 94, and as a part You may have discovered that in Omaha, Nebraska. served as teacher and time French teacher at ing at Cardinal Cooke Catholic Cen Sister Mary Louise died prinCipal at Sacred Heart Trinity from 1994-2011. your initial reaction to anything ter in New York City most often is: how can it help me Jan. 6, 2020 at the age of School in Massena from She retired in 2011. 91. 1971-81 before moving to Memorial donations or how might it harm me? For ex Born May 31, 1928, she Rome to serve as general may be made to the Ser ample,the way Ilook at a tree ini Rest in Peace was the daughter of Ed secretary for the Servants vants of Mary, 7400 Mili tially could be in the way it fulfills ward and Bertha Genest. of Mary, a role she held tary Ave ., Omaha, NE my needs - shade, shelter, food, This week marks the anniversary She was preceded in until 1983. She served as 68134. heat. Or it could be seen as a po of the deaths of the following death by parents and a a teacher at Trinity tential hazard to my home or an clergymen who have served in the obstacle to my view. In each of Dio(ese of Ogdensburg these instances, it is seen for how Letter to the Editor it will affect my life. Jan.1S - Msgr.JamesJoseph To the editor, Catholic worship. The gift strength during challeng However,James Kilmer, in his Lacey, 1942 that you all bestowed ing times. poem "Trees," sees the trees be Jan.16 - Msgr.James Alexander So much to be thankful upon me will ever be in With relocation and re yond their usefulness. He begins"l Fix, 1969; Rev. Herbert Skurski, this past year, as i prepare my heart with the duty to newed employment emi think Ishall never see a poem OJ.M.Conv., 1996 to depart Northern New share it with others to re nent., the ...joy of Catholic lovely as a tree." Jan. 17 - Rev. Francis A. Menard, York, with finality. lieve the burdens of life faith and with these min Likewise the psalmist also 2009 With renewed strength here on Earth.·. istries always present, I re looks at a tree in Psalm 1as a Jan.18- Rev. Hugh Shields, 1881; of faith, I am often re At large, representing flect with thanks and great metaphor for the one who fol Rev.Telesphore Campeau, 1935; minded to share my spir Catholic ministry with humility the opportunities lows God's ways."That person is Rev. Paul Martin Hagan, 1980 its with fellow Catholics music, The Northern that faith in God have pro like a tree planted by streams of Jan.19 - Rev. Benjamin who enjoy the music of Choral Society brought vided me. water, which yields its fruit in sea Desroches O.M.I., 1908; Rev. Arthur additional study of great Thank You st. Patrick's. son and whose leaf does not P.Condon, 1966; Rev. Aloysius R. Protecting God's Children historical Christmas wither." Isele, 1974 pieces, and again I must Timothy Allan William St.Francis, faithful to Scripture, Jan. 20 - Rev. William D.O'Byrne, The Diocese of Ogdensburg has thank St. Patrick's Choir Drew invites us to see nature as a mag 1928; Rev.Joseph Erhard, O.M.I., scheduled sessions for Protecting members for referring me nificent book in which God speaks 1936; Rev. Victor Viaud, O.M.I., God's Children for Adults. there, with recommenda For a New or Used Car to us and grants us a glimpse of 1937; Rev.Joseph Pontur, 1940 Pre-registration online is required. tion. His infinite beauty and goodness. Jan.21- Rev.AlbertWGiroux, Participants may preregister at Singing Christ's mes Mort (Laudato Si #12) 1991 ; Rev. Adam Zajdel, OJ.M. www.virtus.org. sages to commemorate Backus & Another way of viewing the Conv., 1997; Rev. Patrick C. 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The NCC regrets this f70./' CiGc(ui(}/bJ for Clergy at 315-393-2920 • Join the conversation! error. II NORTH COU NTRY CATHOLIC JAN. 15, 2020 WORLD/NATION Pope sets special day to CATHOLIC honor, study, share the Bible VATICANCITY(CNS)- The newly our hands," the arch aged people to read the established "Sunday of the bishop said. Second Vatican Council's Word of God" is an invita With this apostolic let Dogmatic Constitution on WORLD tion to Catholics across ter, the pope "invites us to Divine Revelation, "Dei the world to deepen their hold the word of God in Verbum," and Pope Bene appreciation, love and our hands every day as dict XVI's apostolic exhor AT A GLANCE faithful witness to God much as possible so that it tation on the Bible, Bishops require mail balloting to OK assessment increase and his word, Pope Fran becomes our prayer" and "Verbum Domini," whose WASHINGTON (eNS) - The U.s. bishops, nearly two months after the issue cis said. a greater part of one's teaching remains "funda was presented to them attheirfall general meeting in Baltimore, approved a By papal decree, the lived experience, he said. mental for our communi 3% increase in their diocesan assessment for 2021 . "Yes" votes were recorded third Sunday in Ordinary In his letter, Pope Fran ties." by 130 bishops - exactly the number of votes needed to pass the measure. Time - jan. 26 this year cis wrote, "A day devoted The pope also suggested On Nov.ll, the first day of their Baltimore meeting, the bishops had given is to be observed as a spe to the Bible should not be pastors provide parish cial day devoted to "the seen as a yearly event but ioners with the Bible, a their OK to a budget nearing $22.69 million for 2020. That vote, 211-11 with celebration, study and rather a yearlong event, book of the Gospels or one abstention, required a majority of bishops present and voting. But the dissemination of the word for we urgently need to other catechetical re diocesan assessment increase required instead a "yes" vote from two-thirds of God." grow in our knowledge sources, "enthrone" the of diocesan and eparchial bishops for itto pass. With 195 such bishops, two A day dedicated to the and love of the Scriptures Bible in order to empha thirds represents 130 bishops.The final vote was 130 bishops voting yes, 62 Bible will help the church and of the risen Lord, who size the honor and sacred voting no and three abstentions. Chieko Noguchi, director of public affairs for "experience anew how the continues to speak his nature of the text, bless or the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, confirmed the results in a Jan.l0 risen Lord opens up for us word and to break bread commission lectors of the email to Catholic News Service,adding the bishops have been notified of the the treasury of his word in the community of be parish and encourage peo results. The original vote Nov.l1 was inconclusive, 111-55 with three absten and enables us to pro lievers." ple to read and pray with tions. Under USCCB statutes, bishops not present are mailed ballots to help claim its unfathomable "We need to develop a Scripture every day, espe generate a final tally. riches before the world," closer relationship with cially through "lectio div the pope said in the docu sacred Scripture; other ina." Former cardinal moves from Kansas friary to new location ment establishing the spe wise, our hearts will re ''The Bible cannot be just WASHINGTON (eNS) - Theodore McCarrick, the former cardinal who was lai cial Sunday observance. main cold and our eyes the heritage of some, cized by the Vatican in 2019 after numerous claims of abuse by him were sub Dioceses and parishes shut, struck as we are by much less a collection of stantiated, moved Jan. 3 from the Capuchin Franciscan friary in Kansas where have been invited to re so many forms of blind books for the benefit of a he had been living since late 2018. McCarrick made the move on his own ac spond with creative initia ness," he wrote. privileged few. It belongs cord, according to a spokesman for the Capuchin Franciscan province that tives, helpful resources Sacred Scripture and the above all to those called to oversees the friary. The former prelate had stayed a little over one year at St. and renewed efforts for sacraments are insepara hear its message and to Fidelis Friary, run by the Capuchin Franciscan order in Victoria, Kansas, in the helping Catholics engage ble, he wrote. jesus recognize themselves in Diocese of Salina in the northwestern part of the state.While his new resi more deeply with the speaks to everyone with its words," the pope dence has not been publicly disclosed, one diocese vociferously declared that Bible at church and in his word in sacred Scrip wrote. McCarrick was not within its territory. "Rumors that the former cardinal their lives. ture, he said, and if people ''The Bible is the book of Theodore McCarrick has moved to Jacksonville and is staying at a priest re Archbishop Rino "hear his voice and open the Lord's people, who, in tirement facility in the Diocese of St. Augustine are absolutely false. The dio Fisichella, president of the the doors of our minds listening to it, move from cese has made no arrangements for McCarrick to stay at any of its Pontifical Council for Pro and hearts, then he will dispersion and division church-owned properties," said a Jan .8 statement from Kathleen Bagg, moting New Evangeliza enter our lives and remain toward unity" as well as diocesan communications director for the northeast Florida diocese. tion, said added emphasis ever with us." come to understand God's on the importance of the Pope Francis urged love and become inspired Brazil's high court: Netflix can air 'First Temptation of Christ' word of God is needed be priests to be extra atten to share it with others, he SAO PAULO (eNS) - Supreme Court Justice Jose Antonio Dias Toffoli has over cause "the overwhelming tive to creating a homily added. turned a lower court decision to temporarily suspend Netflix's Brazilian majority" of Catholics are each Sunday that "speaks The celebration of the made movie, "The FirstTemptation of Christ." The satirical movie has been not familiar with sacred from the heart" and really Sunday of the Word of severely criticized by Catholic organizations and hundreds of Brazilians for Scripture. For many, the helps people understand God also "has ecumenical suggesting that Jesus had a homosexual experience after spending 40 days only time they hear the Scripture "through simple value, since the Scriptures in the desert. "It should not be assumed that a humorous satire is capable of word of God is when they and suitable" language. point out, for those who weakening the values of the Christian faith, whose existence goes back for attend Mass, he told Vati The homily "is a pastoral listen, the path to authen over 2,000 years,and the belief of the majority of Brazilian citizens," Dias Tof can News Sept. 30, when opportunity that should tic and firm unity," he foli said in his Jan. 9 decision. The Supreme Court justice also noted that free the papal document, titled not be wasted," he wrote. wrote. The third Sunday in "Aperuit IlIis," was pub "For many of our faithful, Ordinary Time falls during dom of expression is "a condition inherent to human rationality, as a lished. in fact, this is the only op that part of the year when fundamental right of the individual and a corollary of the democratic ''The Bible is the most portunity they have to the church is encouraged regime." Brazil's judiciary is in recess until February, so it is up to Dias Toffoli widely distributed book, grasp the beauty of God's to strengthen its bonds to rule on matters he considers most urgent until the courts are back in ses but it's also perhaps the word and to see it applied with the jewish people sion. The suspension of the movie on Netflix's website was requested by a one most covered in dust to their daily lives." and to pray for Christian conservative Catholic group, Dom Bosco Center of Faith and Culture. because it is not held in Pope Francis encour- unity. II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LIe AROUND THE DIOCESE JAN. 15, 2020

CLINTON men &older. Meetings will have dis Features: There is no fee to attend. cernment, evening prayer &dinner . It's Each retreat will focus on three aspects SPAGHETTI DINNER never too early to begin the discussion to aid us in centering ourselves on Peru - St. Augustine's Knights of with your Pastor or another trusted Jesus Christ and strengthening our re Columbus Council 7273 to have a priest. lationship with our loving God. Each af spaghetti dinner. Contact: Just drop in or contact Fa ternoon retreat will be fun, heart and Date: Jan.18 ther Chris Looby at mind opening and spiritually rejuve Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 [email protected] nating. Place: St. Augustine's Parish Center or Father Christopher Carrara at ccar Contact: To register go to www.rc Cost: Adults, $9; Children 6-12, $4; 5 rara @rcdony.org 315-375-6571 dony.org /youthlenten/lenten and under, Free retreat.html or contact Virginia Features: Take-outs are available. 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Washington D.C for March for Life. Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 Cost: Adults, $8; Half portions for p.m. Contact: Jessica Hargrave by email : Schedule: Bus to leave St. Peters at Place: St. Cecilia'sChurch children or adults, $4.50; children 3 and Place: StJames School [email protected] or by phone: 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 23 and it will return Cost: Adults, $7; Seniors, $6; Chil- under, free; Sauce, $5 quart (bring a Cost: $60 per person; $45 special (315)393-2920 to Plattsburgh on Jan . 24 dren, $4; Children 5 and under, Free pot); extra meatballs are 75 cents each . ticket price for active and retired mili- Cost: $30 Contact: For more information call tary, law enforcement, and emergency DAY OF REFLEUION Contact: Deacon Randy Smith 518- Joe Hulbert at 315-465-6543 PARISH MISSION responders. LEAD event to be held in the Eastern 566-6229. Watertown - "Dare to be Holy:; A Features: Tickets are available at and Western region of the diocese. SURVIVING DIVORCE parish mission to be hosted by the the parish office or log onto stjamesk- Date: March 21 PANCAKE BREAKFAST Watertown - Surviving Divorce pro parishes ofSt. Anthony, St. Patrick, Holy 6.org, hitthe donate button and pur- Time: 10 a.m . to 2:30 p.m. Treadwell Mills - The Knights of gram to be held. Family and Our Lady of the Sacred chase your tickets.Ticket includes: Place: Eastern Region, St.John XXIII Columbus will hold a pancake break Date: 12 Sessions for 6 weeks start- Heart. Admission to our auctions, raffles, ap- Newman Center, Plattsburgh. Speaker fast. ing Jan. 21 on Tuesdays and Thursdays Schedule: Feb 9 at Holy Family petizers, full course dinner, dessert bar, will be Deacon Mark Bennett. Western Date: Feb. 2, March 1 &April 5 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 Church; Feb. 10 at St. Patrick's Church; drinks and dancing. Must be 21 years of Region, Wadhams Hall, Ogdensburg. Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Place: St. Anthony 's Church Feb.11 at St. Anthony'sChurch ; Feb.12 age. Formal attire is optional.Join us as Speaker will be Deacon Jim Crowley. Place: StJoseph's Parish Hall Features: Separated and divorced at Sacred Heart Church we ignite the pride in every American Cost: One LEAD member is free. Ad Cost: Adults, $8; Children 6-12, $4; 5 adults, come find support and healing. Time: 6:30 p.m . all days &extra spe- heart and celebrate our Hometown He- ditional LEAD member and non-mem and under, free Contact For more information, con cial session after 12 p.m. Mass at St. roes. bers fee is $20 JEFFERSON tact Steve Tartaglia at startaglia@rc Patrick'sChurch Feb.10-12 Contact: Jessica Hargrave at jhar dony.org or (315) 393-2920. Features: Bill Wegner will be join PANCAKE BREAKFAST [email protected] or call 315-393- CATHOLICISM SERIES ing us to preach our Parish Mission. Canton - Knights of Columbus to spon 2920 Watertown - Bishop Robert Barron's RESPEU LIFE PRAYER VIGIL Everyone welcome. Offering will be sor a pancake breakfast. "Catholicism" DVD presentation and Watertown - Heal Our Land Interfaith taken . Refreshments will be served. Date: Feb.9 CONFIRMATION RETREAT discussion to be held. Respect Life Prayer Vigil to be held. Contact: For more information call Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11 :30 a.m. Net Ministries challenges young Schedule: #2 - Jan . 16 - "Sacra Date: Jan. 27 315-782-1190 Place: St. Mary's School Gym Catholics to love Christ and embrace ments"; #3 - Jan . 23 - "Saints" #4- Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: Adults, $7; Children 5-10, $5; the life of the church . Jan.30 - "Prayer"; #5 - Feb.6- Place: In front of Watertown Munici FISHERS CLUB Under 5, Free; Families, $30 Schedule: March 28, St. Augustine's "Heaven &Hell" pal Building on Washington Street Watertown - Priesthood discernment Church, Peru from10:30 a.m. to 4:30 Time: 7 p.m. DIOCESAN EVENTS Features: Music by the King family. group to meet for those men hearing p.m.; March 29, at Sacred Heart Church, Place: Dostie Hall at Sacred Heart This peaceful half-hour vigil will be fol the call. YOUTH LENTEN RETREAT Watertown from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Church lowed by refreshments in the nearby Date: Feb. 23, March 22, April 26, Lenten retreats to be held for young Cost: $30 per student (meal in Features: Explore the faith through First Presbyterian Church. May31 people in grades 7 to 12 cluded) stories, biographies, &images ; like a Contact: For further info contact Time: 3 p.m. Schedule: Feb. 29 at St. Patrick's, Contact: These are a first come, first world tour of persons, places, &cathe Beti-Ann Honan at 315-782-3616 or Place: St. Anthony'sChurch , Sechi Watertown; March 7 at St. Mary's, served basis registration. Register by drals. Refresh ments. Bette Hartzell at 315-785-1087 Hall Champlain March 18 by emailing crussell@rc Contact: Holy Family Rectory, 315- Features: For High School Junior Time: Noon to 4 p.m. dony.org or by calling 315-393-2920 II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LIe JAN. 15, 2020 COMMENTARY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Following Jesus like Andrew and Simon The lights of Christmas the same reading, God see." mitment? Because priest and Epiphany have all says "It is too little for you January 19 How attractive jesus hood leads not only to faded. We've come from to be my servant .. .1 will Sunday in Ordinary Time must have been to those personal holiness and sal last Sunday's feast make you a light seeking .rn.o.r.e from life. vation, but because it of the Baptism of to the nations, that READINGS Older priests like myself brings this about through the Lord into eight my salvation may Isaiah 49:3,5-6; find it puzzling that the priest guiding count Sundays in "Ordi reach to the ends 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 today's young men do not less others to salvation nary" time. Watch of the earth." Here John 1:29-34 seek Him out as Andrew through the sacraments of out! Ordinary time we have a clear did. Is it jesus who fails to the church. There is no in the liturgy statement of what Then he explains to attract them? Or is it the other calling in life to never means going jesus' mission is them what had happened life of the priest that does equal it. It is a life of imi back to "business all about. when he poured water n't appeal? Young people tation of jesus' life and as usual." True, In the Gospel, over jesus' head, exclaim should "come and see," mission in his great love jesus has long Monsignor john gives elo ing that he saw the Spirit and ask their pastor for in for people, his willingness since grown out of Paul E. quent testimony of descend on him and re formation and advice. to search out the lost, to his swaddling Whitmore what he heard God main with him. Only the Of course, the underly counsel and encourage, clothes, grown say from the heav- prophetic power of the ing attraction is love. Un bless and forgive sins by through puberty to ens about His Baptist could make a less a young man falls in God's power, to be a part life as an adult "man with beloved Son. The very statement like that! love with jesus as Andrew of every family, yet be a mission." Certain words next day, john sees jesus jesus acknowledges the and Simon did, he will longing to none. in the readings stand out coming toward him. He truth of what john has never pursue a vocation. What does it take to be words like "servant" and turns to his own followers said by beginning to Only love can quiet the come a priest? Priesthood "mission" and "follow me." and says, "Behold, the gather his own followers. voices of protest from the takes sacrifice, generosity, The first reading from Lamb of God, who takes It's a major turning point world around them and common sense, adequate Isaiah was selected to away the sins of the in the story of our salva give them the courage to intelligence, piety and a show God's plan for His world." Why does john call tion as Andrew and his sacrifice the normal seek sense of humor. Son. From Mary's womb, jesus a lamb? Because the brother Simon became the ing out of a lovely woman Know anyone that has he was destined to be His world "Iamb" connects first disciples of the Lord. with whom to have a fam those qualities? Then give Father's servant, that He jesus with both the "suf How casual it all seemed. ily and build a career. them a nudge, pray for might bring the chosen fering servant" of Isaiah They ask jesus where he Why should young men them and encourage people back to faithful ob and the paschal lamb of lives, and jesus simply seriously consider priest them. The Holy Spirit will servance of the Law. But in sacrifice. says, "Come and you will hood as a lifetime com- carryon from there! The event of the decade The following is an un diet's eight-year papacy spine to accept the mantle Francis made it by arriving courage or, as Pope Fran signed editorial titled: was the connection be of pope, perhaps it takes as the first non-European cis succinctly puts it: "a "Event of the decade" tween faith and courage. an even a stronger one to pope in modern times, the cowardly Catholic doesn't which appeared on the An essential component of announce to the world, first from the Americas, make much sense." website of the Catholic faith, he taught, is after much prayerful re the first called Pope Fran Pope Benedict's resigna Register, the Toronto courage. Christians need flection, you are no longer cis and the first jesuit. tion, as he neared his 86th based national Catholic courage to uphold truth up to the job. Unlike every other pope birthday, gave us a new Canadian newspaper. and defend Catholic val It's unlikely, however, over the previous century, way to regard the papacy. From a Catholic perspec ues in a secular age, to be that even Pope Benedict Pope Francis had never He once said that should a tive, few if any dates were heard in the public square foresaw the degree of for even studied or worked in pope become physically, more significant during and, ultimately, courage to titude required from all Rome. A true outsider and psychologically or spiritu the soon-to-c1ose decade trust in God's will. Catholics to endure what reformer, Pope Francis ally unable to perform his than Feb. 11, 2013. And in Pope Benedict's became a decade so con was passed over in the duties, he had a moral On that day Pope Bene case that meant the sistently darkened by 2005 papal conclave and duty to retire rather than dict XVI, citing his age and courage to stand aside and scandal. Faith and only got a second chance cling to the title and re declining health, broke an let a man with more vigor courage, as Pope Benedict because Pope Benedict de wards of office. 800-year tradition of assume the crucial work taught, are indeed inextri cided the pope could in To step down was a bold popes holding onto office of leading the church in cably linked and each deed retire. decision and, years from until death with the stun difficult times. The pa faced a stern test over the In personality and style, now, will form a central ning announcement of his pacy, he said, is not about past 10 years. the gregarious Argentinian component of Pope Bene retirement. It has our vote the person who wears the The person most imme arrived as a stark contrast dict's legacy. as the defining church ring of st. Peter but about diately affected by Pope to his German predeces Church history may well moment of the past 10 the greater mission to Benedict's bold resigna sor. But although different record it as the most sig years. make disciples of all na tion was Pope Francis. in many ways, Pope Fran nificant single event of the A consistent theme tions. As Pope Benedict made cis has mirrored Pope decade, and maybe the throughout Pope Bene- So, if it takes a strong history by leaving, Pope Benedict's high regard for most courageous. II NORTH COUNTRY C ATHOLIC ENTERTAINMENT JAN. 15 , 2020 AT THE MOVIES 1917 NEW YORK (CNS) -" 1917" (Uni tion of civilized values. treme Unction. versal) is a great movie This is especially true dur Yet, at a climactic mo about the Great War. By ing an encounter between ment, the singing of a turns harrowing and lyri Schofield and a refugee transcendent hymn trans cally beautiful - and mother who has taken fixes a company of sol deeply humane through shelter in a basement as diers as they're about to out - director and co- she tries to care for her in go into battle - and the au writer (with Krysty fant child. dience along with them. Wilson-Cairns) Sam Mendes brings as light While the message con Mendes' gripping histori and artful a touch to this veyed by this scene is cal drama displays both peaceful interlude as he broad and implicit, it's the horrors of trench com does to the anti-war also - like "1917" as a bat and the endurance of theme that pervades the whole - profoundly mov fundamental decency and picture. Like a good novel ing. spiritual striving. ist, he takes to heart the The film contains much Our entree into the grim admonition to show combat violence with spectacle of the global CNS PHOTO /UNIVERSAL rather than tell. gore, numerous gruesome conflict comes as two George MacKay, center, stars in a scene from the movie "1917." The tension between sights, slightly irreverent friends serving with the cynicism and faith also is humor, a fleeting sexual British Army on the West into a German trap. Their now ruined landscape. dealt with in a subtle way. reference, about a half ern Front, Lance Cpls. mission is made all the While the relentless chal Thus when a burnt-out of dozen uses of profanity, Schofield (George MacKay) more urgent by the fact lenges lying in their path ficer, Lt. Leslie (Andrew several rough terms and and Blake (Dean-Charles that one of the 1 ,600 men may strike some canny Scott), finds that Schofield occasional crude and Chapman), are dispatched under Mackenzie's com moviegoers as a bit ex and Blake are determined crass language. on a dangerous mission mand facing slaughter if treme, most will be too to carry out their orders, The Catholic News Serv across enemy territory. the assault goes forward busy rooting for the suc despite what he regards as ice classification is A-III - Their task is to warn a is Blake's brother, joseph cess of their quest to no hopeless odds, he adults. The Motion Picture nearby commander, Col. (Richard Madden). tice. "anoints" them with the Association rating is R - Mackenzie (Benedict Cum Mendes keeps the stakes Unsparing in its por contents of the flask he's restricted. Under 17 re berbatch), that, by carry high and the pace unflag trayal of misery and des been drinking from while quires accompanying par ing out an imminent ging as the duo journeys peration, "1917" also is reciting a prayer from the ent or adult guardian. attack, he will be falling across a once-fruitful but luminous in its affirma- rite then known as Ex- CNN settles suit with Covington Catholic student WASHINGTON (CNS) - CNN dismiss it. Trial dates have Great Again" hat, smiled walked over to the stu had issued "offensive or reached an undisclosed not yet been set for these just inches away from dents and the group as an racist statements" that settlement jan. 7 with two cases. Nathan Phillips, a Native intervention. they had been accused of Nick Sandmann, a Ken The amount of the CNN American leader, as After the initial video doing. tucky Catholic high school settlement was not made Phillips chanted and beat went viral, Sandmann said In a letter to parents of student who sued the public during a hearing at a drum. in a statement that he had Covington Catholic High cable news outlet for the federal courthouse in The day after that en "received physical and School last year, Bishop defamation over its cover Covington, Kentucky. counter, clips from a video death threats via social Roger]. Foys of Covington age of an incident that oc After the announce of that encounter went media, as well as hateful said his hope that the in curred after last year's ment, Sandmann tweeted: viral almost immediately, insults." vestigation would "exon March for Life. "Yes, We settled with which showed students Sandmann's school and erate our students so that Sandmann, a junior last CNN," which gained more surrounding Phillips while the Diocese of Covington they can move forward year who was at the center than 82,000 likes by the appearing to be mocking initially condemned the with their lives has been of the viral video contro next day and hundreds of him. students' behavior but realized." versy, sought $275 million comments, primarily of The clip caused immedi then backed down as in damages in his lawsuit support. ate outrage, particularly more information came filed against CNN last Sandmann sued media on social media. But by forth and they called for a March. He has also sued outlets for what he the next day, extended third-party investigation The Washington Post and claimed was biased cover footage of how the situa into the situation. NBC Universal. age of what transpired at tion unfolded revealed The conclusion of that A federal judge let part the Lincoln Memorial jan. that another group had report, released by the of the suit against The 18,2019. taunted the students and Covington Diocese Feb. Post continue after the That day, Sandmann, some responded back. 13, 2019, found no evi paper filed a motion to wearing a "Make America Phillips said he had dence that the students N ORTH C OU N TRY CATHOLI C JAN. 15, 2020 NEWS OBITUARIES The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Adams - Henry Masters Colby, 85; Mooers Forks - Ashley M. D. LaFoun St. Peter's Church; burial in Whispering Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. Mass of Christian Burial Jan . 9, 2020 at tain, 18; Mass of Christian Burial Jan . Maples Mausoleum. The Society for the Propagation of the Faith St. Cecilia'sChurch; burial in Rumford 10,2020 at St. Ann's Church. Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, 55J, Director Center, Maine. 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The Canton Knights of Columbus held its annual "Free Public Skating" on Christmas Day at the Canton Pavilion. A Jim Guinness and Michael Wagner decorate St.John the Baptist Church in good time was had by all. Pictured are Brother Knights Mike Christy, Randy Brown and Grand KnightJohn Taillon. Plattsburgh for the Christmas season.

Seminarians from the Diocese of Ogdensburg recently gathered with their families and Bishop Terry R. LaValley to celebrate the Christmas season. Pictured are, from left, Douglas Schirmer, Jude Nnadibuagha, Kevin McCuliouch, Matthew Conger, Nicholas Olley, Carter Pierce, Bishop LaValley, John Ojuok, Leagon Carlin, Aaron Akey, Lukas Gruber, Severinus Torwoe, Thomas Middleton and Tyler Fitzgerald.