12 Back pew NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 66, Number 15 AUG. 3, 2011 INSIDE YOUNG CATHOLIC VOICE THIS ISSUE Pope Benedict’s touches NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY on World Youth Radical Christianity Day l PAGE 7 A closer look at the By James Franke tributed them to all, as any had need" (Acts 2:45), Marriage Equality Contributing Writer "There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were possessors of lands or houses Act l PAGE 8 CATHOLIC A few months ago I came across a cartoon in a sold them, and brought the proceeds of what newspaper, poking fun at Christians. While I am was sold and laid it at the apostles' feet; and dis- AUG. 3 2011 sure that I would not agree with much of the tribution was made to each as any had need." artist’s personal philosophy of life and beliefs, (Acts 4:34-35) the message he was trying to convey hit home, The early Church did not hesitate one moment striking a certain note that I feel many Christians, in listening to and living out the fullness of what many Catholics are not challenged enough on. Christ spoke in the Gospels. They did not twist the meaning, they were not frightened away Pope calls for end of violence The little satire played out like this: An atheist REST IN walks up to a Bible waving Christian and asks from a living a Gospel that would make them him, “It’s true that a donkey spoke in the Bible?” stand out from the society around them, a VATICAN CITY (CNS) - In the wake of grims at the papal summer for those affected by the at- and Utoya." PEACE The Christian responds, “Of course! Without a Gospel that would call them to be radical, to be two terror attacks in Norway residence in Castel Gandolfo tacks, the pope sent a mes- The pope asked that the doubt! It says so in Numbers 22.” “And Jonah completely sold out for Christ. They had no that left 76 people dead, July 24. sage to Norway's King Harald country "be spiritually united Apostolic and the whale?” “Swallowed up in his stomach safety nets, no emergency funds, no backup Pope Benedict XVI called for In his talk, Pope Benedict V. Written on behalf of the in a determined resolve to re- for three whole days before being spit out!” plans. God, Jesus Christ, was plan A, B and C. an end to hatred and ideolo- launched an appeal "to aban- pope by Cardinal Tarcisio ject the ways of hatred and Nuncio to US “Wow” says the atheist, “And so when Jesus says He was their reason, their purpose, their motive, gies that promote evil. don once and for all the path Bertone, Vatican secretary of conflict and to work together over and over to sell everything you own and their everything. "We are all deeply sad- of violence and avoid princi- state, the pope said he was fearlessly in shaping a future give to the poor?” Dropping his Bible, with a be- We are so often told that certain parts of Scrip- dened by the serious terror- ples of evil." praying for all those affected of mutual respect, solidarity fuddled face, the Christians stutters, “Uh, well, James Franke, a native of Rouses Point, works for the Family Missions ture are not literal, are not meant as they appear, ist acts," the pope said after As a further expression of by "the acts of senseless vio- and freedom for coming gen- technically… about that, really, he meant… Company in Abbeville, La. A graduate of the University of Steubenville, that they were written for a different time. Soci- praying the Angelus with pil- his condolences and prayers lence perpetrated in Oslo erations." umm.” he spent three summers as a staff member at Camp Guggenheim. ety tells us that things have changed, the call on Now granted, Catholic theologians and Bible that in order to be perfect, we must sell our pos- us is lessened, it is not practical or prudent to do scholars help us to read Scripture as it was writ- sessions and give to the poor. these things anymore. It then seems peculiar ten, taking into account whether a passage is Why then, if Christ echoed this teaching time that the models of living a Christian life are the New Ursuline moral, analogical, anagogical or eschatological and time again, do so many of His followers likes of a Saint Francis of Assisi or a Blessed THE GANG AT GUGGENHEIM while reading into the different senses of a scrip- squirm away from it? It is because many of us Teresa of Calcutta. If the bar has been lowered, ture (historical, grammatical, rhetorical, canoni- have squirmed away from Christianity, from why are these radicals being lifted up? If we are leaders cal, liturgical and magisterial). However the what it means to be Church, to be the people of to stray from the roots of what the early Church question must be asked, why is it so easy for us God. We find ourselves rendered practically in- was, why is it that our Church's today are named have local to believe in the miracles and events of the Bible capable of following Christ in the fullness of after and memorialize those who were so deeply as they are written, but at the same time take what He has called us to because we are no rooted in what Christ literally called us to do. connection Jesus’ words and tip-toe around what He is actu- longer rooted in true Christianity. The word radi- How can we settle for living our faith in a way ally calling us to do? Do we truly believe that He cal, meaning to be rooted, is absent from our that no way mirrors the way that the Apostles of The Ursuline Sisters of four meant something other than what He actually modern Church. We have become less like the Christ lived it out; a life of living in community, regional U.S. provinces said? Or are we simply unwilling to do it? radicals of Peter and Paul and more like the luke- of preaching the Gospel, of caring for the poor. elected the leadership team Has God not given us the same gifts He gave to for the Ursuline Sisters of the "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your posses- warm that will be spit out of the Lord's mouth. CN S PHOTO/PAUL HARING these men? Have we not heard the same Gospel? Roman Union, United States sions and give to the poor, and you will have To be radical is not to shave your head, cover Italian Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apos- treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." your face in ashes and walk around in sack-cloth Do we not have the same Holy Spirit? If then, the Province, during a chapter of (Matthew 19:21) Stated here in its fullness, the beating your chest. To be radical is to be rooted, difference is not in what God is giving to us, elections meeting held July 9- tolic nuncio to the U.S., is pictured in a call of Christ to give to the poor all we have, to to be rooted in Christianity, and not in the disfig- maybe the difference lies in what we are giving 13 in St. Louis. 2006 photo at the nunciature in Wash- live for heaven and to follow him, reiterated time ured Christianity that we see running rampant to God. Are we giving Him our complete and un- Included in the new leader- ington. Archbishop Sambi, a veteran after time throughout the New Testament, is the throughout the world today, but in the faith and wavering faith? Are we daily handing our lives ship team are Ursuline Sisters Vatican diplomat, died July 27 in Balti- core of the Gospel message! Church that existed immediately after the life, over to Him? Ann Peterson and Maureen more following complications after Why is it then that so many of us throw our ef- death and resurrection of Jesus. We must be Christ told us, "I am the vine, you are the Welch, both formerly of Mal- one. lung surgery. He was 73. In a state- forts behind almost everything and anything else rooted, and we must go back to our roots... we branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he ment issued July 28, Bishop Terry in Scripture? We focus on the details; Christ’s is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you The newly elected leader- must be radical! LaValley said, “It was with great sadness ministry, His passion, the Acts of the Apostles, We already looked at Christ's call to the rich can do nothing" (Jn 15:5). Are we truly abiding in ship team will be installed and as important and indispensable as these de- young man and what He desired of His followers the Lord? We must be rooted in the vine, for if when the U.S. province is in- that I learned of the death of Archbishop tails are… we sometimes miss the greater whole, in the Gospel. The Gospel of Luke echoes again we are rooted in anything else, we do not have augurated Oct. 21 in Chicago. Pietro Sambi, Apostolic Nuncio to the the big picture Jesus left us, the message He this call, "Sell your possessions, and give alms; the life of that vine coursing through us. We FULL STORY, PAGE 3 United States. I will forever remember came to give us! provide yourselves with purses that do not grow must allow the roots of that vine to bring us his visit to the Diocese of Ogdensburg nourishment, to bring us life. We must be “If you want to be perfect…” The message is old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not PHOTO BY PAT HENDRICK and his kind words to me and to all the that we are lacking, we are not complete, we are fail..." (Lk 12:33) This is a radical calling that is rooted, Christians rooted in the true teachings of SUMMER faithful gathered at my ordination and Christ. We cannot water down the message of The 2011 Guggenheim camp staff is shown above. First row, from left, are Jeremy Bobak, Grand Island, NY; Emily Gydesen, a work in progress. However we desire to be per- just as much a part of the Gospel as is any other installation as Bishop on April 30 of last fect, to be completed, a finished work of art. We teaching of Christ. the Gospel. Because while one drop is small, SCHEDULE Croghan; Zack Leader, Gouverneur; Regina Kessler; Whitehall, Penn.; Rachel Daly, Peru; Eliza Zalis, Plattsburgh; Alex Pacelli, Lake are created for more than we are now! Yet if we We are then blessed to be able to look to the enough drops can make an ocean, a vast ocean Placid; back, Alexa Cosgro, Plattsburgh; Katie Sloan, Silver Spring, MD; Sam Racette, Saranac Lake; Casey Provost, Chazy camp year. “ sit around and do nothing, we will never be com- Acts of the Apostles to see how the early Church spanning between us and where Christ desires The next issue of the NCC Will be dated director; Allison Gratto, Morrisonville, assistant director; Samantha Fazioli, Saranac Lake; Erin Miner, Saranac Lake; Wil Neves, plete, we must cooperate in our Creator’s work of actually lived out these difficult calls of our Lord. us to be We must be radical, radical Christians Massena; Mary Catherine Jadlos, Potsdam and third Week chaplain Father Joseph Giroux, pastor in Malone. See page 5 for more FULL STORY, PAGE 3 completing us. How on earth are we to do this? Maybe they knew what Christ really meant, that ready to serve the Lord with every ounce of our Aug. 17. In the meantime, visit photos. “Go, sell your possessions and give to the poor… we didn't really have to sell things that we own being. It is only is being radical, in being rooted, WWW.northcountrycatholic.org and ” Arguably one of the most difficult scriptures in and give to those who are in need. will we bear the fruit of vine. It is only then that James Franke reflects on ‘radical Christianity’... p. 12 the Gospels, it does not leave much breathing In the early chapters of Acts we read, "and we will be living as true Church, as followers of the NCC’s Facebook page YOUNG CATHOLIC VOICE: room for interpretation. Jesus clearly tells us they sold their possessions and goods and dis- Jesus Christ and His Gospel. 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 11 AUG. 3, 2011 AUG. 3, 2011 NORTH LETTER FROM THE EDITOR OBITUARIES COUNTRY CHURCH: A FAMILY OF FAITH The Society For Adams – Richard Arthur Card, 83; Funeral ices July 25, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Church; Ogdensburg – Ulla H. Sharlow, 65; Fu- CATHOLIC ‘I can’t stay away Services July 25, 2011 at St, Cecilia’s burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. neral Services July 21, 2011 at St. Mary’s Box 326 Jesus Walks on the Water The Propagation Of The Faith Church; burial in Our Lady of Help Chris- Cathedral; burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director tians Cemetery, Glenmont. Malone – Carol L. Lennon, 59; Funeral USPS 0039-3400 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Aug. 6-7 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Services July 22, 2011 at the Spaulding Plattsburgh – Louise J. (Gowette) De- BISHOP TERRY from this place!’ (315) 393-2920; fax (315) 394-7401 Alexandria Bay – Esther W. (Wells) Davis, Funeral Home. Carlo, 100; Funeral Services July 27, 2011 R. LAVALLEY By Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, SSJ [email protected] 88; Funeral Services July 20, 2011 at St. at St. Peter’s Church; burial in St. Augus- President For nearly 40 years, Guggen- “Our Catholic faith is something Director of Evangelization Cyril’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. Malone – Penelope C. (Ormsby) Yelle, 56; tine’s Cemetery, Peru. MSGR. ROBERT L. LAWLER heim has served as a “training you enjoy and love living every Funeral Services July 27, 2011 at St. Vice President camp” for the next generation of single day of your life,” he said. How dare Peter walk on the water! This was something only Jesus could do! Altona – Edward D. Swallop, 73; Funeral Joseph’s Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Plattsburgh – Kaden Daniel Dion, 10 SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ leaders of the diocesan church. “When our campers spend a week Peter thought he could walk on the water by himself. Maybe this was a lesson Gratitude for Services July 20, 2011 at Holy Angels Cemetery. Months; Memorial Services July 26, 2011 Secretary-Treasurer If you read the names of the with us, they are nourished but for Peter and for the rest of the disciples to trust in God in times of fear, anxiety and Church; burial in parish cemetery. at St. Peter’s Church. MARY LOU KILIAN staff members of the we tell them it doesn’t end storms of life. Massena – Verna K. Clement, 84; Funeral Editor/ 1970’s you’d see future here. They have to keep Elijah was looking for God’s voice in the wrong places. God doesn’t always come Altona – Helen L. (McLaughlin) Young, Services July 25, 2011 at St. Mary’s Plattsburgh – Gladys H. (Hunt) LaPlante, General Manager priests, sisters, deacons, the flame burning by shar- continued support to us in ways that we think He should as Elijah had found out in the First Reading. Catholic educators and ing it with others.” 87; Funeral Services July 21, 2011 at Holy Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. 86; Funeral Services July 25, 2011 at St. Publish 45 is- even the editor of the Mary Catherine Jadlos, a The world, the nation, the family, and even the Church are experiencing the Angels Church; burial in parish cemetery. Peter’s Church; burial in Whispering sues per year: diocesan newspaper. parishioner of St. Mary’s wind and storms of life, e.g. unemployment, loss of homes, sickness, separation of Massena – Morris “Dick” Dufresne, 79; Fu- Maples Mausoleum. Weekly except So, during my annual in Canton, is in her sec- families, crisis in faith, etc. From the Director’s Desk, Au Sable Forks – Kathleen A. “Kat” (Bet- neral Services July 25, 2011 at St. Mary’s issue after visit to Guggenheim this ond year as a staff mem- The strong wind of life can sometimes buffet our faith and sturdy shelters upon Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, ters) Seguin, 76; Funeral Services July 22, Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Plattsburgh – Jane Wilson Ohlsen, 90; Fu- Christmas, one summer, I thought I’d in- ber. “I knew I wanted to be which we build our lives. 2011 at Holy Name Church; burial in neral Services July 22, 2011 at St. John’s week in April Diocesan Mission Director vestigate just what the fu- on staff from the age of The earthquakes of life can split our lives in two, causing havoc and terror, and parish cemetery. Massena - Vernon “Mac” J. MacPherson, Church; burial in St. Alexander’s Ceme- and every other ture of our diocese will 12 when I saw the role 93; Funeral Services July 23, 2011 at St. tery, Morrisonville. week in July and August by the turn our lives upside down. I take this opportunity on behalf of the people who di- be. After admitting that I Mary Lou models here,” she said. Churubusco – Alma (Bond) Poupore, 86; Mary’s Church; burial in Calvary Ceme- Diocese of Ogdensburg. had worked at the camp “Because of the fellowship We can ask the question: “Where is God in all of this?” rectly benefit from the Missionary Projects of the Dio- 622 Washington Street, Og- Kilian God is not in the chaotic confusion but is found in compassion, mercy, and cese of Ogdensburg including the people of St. Martin Funeral Services July 18, 2011 at Immac- tery. Port Henry – Hon. Charles Patrick Garvey, long before any of the and witness from both ulate Heart of Mary Church; burial in Im- 87; Funeral Services July 16, 2011 at St. densburg, N.Y. 13669. current staff members campers and staff, I new I peace. de Porras Parish in Mollendo, Peru, to thank all the peo- ple of the Adirondack, Clinton, Essex, Franklin and maculate Heart Cemetery. Massena – Celia R. (Dishaw) Thebert, 89; Patrick’s Church’ burial in St. Peter and Editorial Office: was born, I asked each of wanted to be a new wit- God does come to us often in unexpected ways. Hamilton/Herkimer deaneries who contributed to last Funeral Services July 20, 2011 at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Morah. 622 Washington Street, them a simple question: “why did ness for the next generation.” God Himself is looking for the quiet heart that is ready to listen. week’s MPDO collection . Clayton – Anna F. (Reff) Shaw, 78; Fu- Mary’s Church; burial in St. Mary’s Ceme- Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. you want to work at Guggen- Eliza Zalis of Plattsburgh said, “I He waits for the silence of our hearts, especially in difficult times or when our I also take this opportunity to thank all the people of neral Services July 18, 2011 at St. Mary’s tery, Ft. Covington. Port Henry – Adam John Petro Jr., 78; Fu- heim?” can’t stay away from this place!” faith is shaken. “I will hear what God proclaims; the Lord—for He proclaims peace” Telephone: the diocese who make regular contributions throughout Church; burial in parish cemetery. neral Services July 20, 2011 at St. Patrick’s I knew that their answers would “It’s a sanctuary,” she said. “I (Ps. 85:9). (315) 608-7556 give me all the information I love the atmosphere and the the year for the work of MPDO . Morrisonville – Donald F. Tourville, 72; Fu- Church; burial in Catholic Community of needed – about their own faith as community. The campers know Jesus did not want to leave the disciples in the storms of the sea. Neither does Your prayers and sacrificial contributions are always Croghan - Gerald V. “Dottie” Schnee- neral Services July 26, 2011 at St. Alexan- Moriah Cemetery. E-mail: well as their desire to share it that they are accepted for who He want our lives disturbed nor want to leave us in our stressful situation. welcomed and needed throughout the year. Any berger, 89; Funeral Services July 23, 2011 der’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. news@northcountry with others. they are, wherever they are, in God is not found in these chaotic situations. He comes in the quiet, like a tiny parishes or individuals wishing to make a special dona- at St. Stephen’s Church; burial in St. Port Leyden – Stephen M. Callaghan, 64; catholic.org Casey Provost, this year’s camp faith and joy.” whispering voice “where kindness and truth will meet” and “justice and peace will tion are welcome and encouraged to do so anytime. This year, the parishioners in the deaneries of St. Stephen’s Cemetery. Newcomb – James Joseph Kane, 79; Fu- Funeral Services July 28, 2011 at St. Mar- director, proved me right. And that’s just the beginning. kiss”(Ps. 85:10). Jesus reminded the disciples of their own ability and His promise neral July 4, 2011 at St. Therese Church; tin’s Church. Entered at the He always dreamed of being on Reflections and photos of all 16 Lawrence, Jefferson and Lewis are participating this Post Office: of His continued presence that would eliminate all fear. “Take heart, it is I; do not be during the summer months in the Missionary Coopera- Crown Point – Florence May Pulcipher burial in St. Therese Cemetery. staff, he said, “and giving a little staff members (as well as 150 afraid” (Mt. 14:27). (Olivadoti) Labatore, 93; Funeral Services Rouses Point – Rosemary Ann Duffy, 64; Ogdensburg, NY back” of what he gained as a photos from Sportscamp!) can be tive Appeal. 13669 as camper. The Chazy native ex- found on the North Country As a family of faith, we are reminded that Jesus Christ is the rock of our salva- By now, many parishes have had the opportunity to July 25, 2011 at Sacred Heart Church; Ogdensburg – Violet Pearl (Law) Ashley, Funeral July 25, 2011 at St. Patrick’s Periodical Postage. plained that the most important Catholic’s Facebook page. tion, the one in whom we place all our trust. have real missionaries come and bring their message. burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. 94; Funeral Services July 28, 2011 at Church; burial in parish cemetery. concept he learned - and now Find the page and “like” it to be We trust in Jesus Christ to support us and to carry us through, even when, like The personal introduction of the missionary visitor by Allen-Nichols Funeral Home; burial in Subscription: shares - is that faith isn’t some- inspired and encouraged. Peter, we fail and make foolish mistakes. the pastor to parishioners goes a long way in relating Ellenburg – Jerry A. Martin, 73; Funeral Notre Dame Cemetery. Star Lake – Ernest A. Todd, 89; Funeral For one year: the importance of the mission message to be given. Services July 18, 2011 at St. Edmund’s Services July 15, 2011 at St. Hubert’s In-Diocese Rate: $25 thing that’s only expressed once a I think you’ll agree that our Do we dare to trust that voice, however loud or quiet it may be, to follow Jesus week. church is in very good hands! The faithful should be encouraged to meet and greet Church; burial in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Moo- Ogdensburg – Catherine L. (Kennedy) Catholic Church; burial in Utica. Outside of Diocese Rate: $28 more closely? the MCP visitor and to extend a personal word of wel- Canadian Rate: US Funds $45 In the parish, what storms are people enduring of which you are aware? ers Forks. Bourbeau, 90; Funeral Services July 25, come, as part of the mission experience. The Mission- 2011 at Frary Funeral Home; burial in St. Tupper Lake – Walter Barrett, 81; Funeral How can you be a support to them and help them not to fear? ary Cooperation Plan (MCP) has continued to grow. It is Matters for publication What gifts have you received in your own life that would allow you to “be Jesus” a program well worth cultivating and nourishing in Evans Mills – Harold E. “Harry” Heath, 55; Mary’s Cemetery. Services July 18, 2011 at St. Alphonsus should be in these stormy times and call others to love and safety? every parish to help spread the good news of Jesus Funeral Services July 23, 2011 at St. Church; burial in parish cemetery. addressed to We make our own faith active, when people witness our trust of God’s presence Love. Mary’s Catholic Church; burial in Barnes Ogdensburg – Clara E. (Bogardus) PO Box 326 I would like to express my gratitude to those of you Settlement Cemetery, Alexandria Bay. Compo, 65; Funeral Services July 22, 2011 Watertown – Donald F. Henry, 91; Funeral Ogdensburg, NY 13669 and guidance. who have contributed to the Mission Coop Appeal. at Fox & Murray Funeral Home. Services July 21, 2011 at Holy Family and should be received by The more we pray with an open heart in quiet and in peace with Jesus Christ our The program helps many societies around the world Harrisville – Alice M. (O’Connell) Pike, 82; Church. Thursday prior to Lord and Master, the greater our trust in Him. Our trust in God proclaims who we publication. to fund very basic needs for those who have nothing. Funeral Services July 20, 2011 at St. Fran- Ogdensburg – Kadyn Deloney, infant; Fu- are. By your prayers, and your gifts to the Society for the cis Solanus Church; burial in St. Francis neral Services July 23, 2011 at Frary Fu- Watertown – Mary F. (Giuliani) Knapp, Paper is printed each Propagation of the Faith and our Summer program ap- Cemetery. neral Home; burial in Notre Dame 88; Funeral Services July 18, 2011 at Monday; peals, you accompany those who bring this Good News Cemetery. Cummings Funeral Home; burial in Glen- dateline is Wednesday. to the poor and suffering. Hogansburg - Lucille “Lucy” (Bero) Ward, wood Cemetery. Member, Catholic Press As I ask your continuing prayers for our mission fam- 59; Funeral Services July 26, 2011 at St. Ogdensburg – George V. Hess, 81; Funeral Association. ily, know that you and those you love remain in my prayers. Regis Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Ceme- Services July 23, 2011 at St. Mary’s Cathe- Watertown – Mary K. (Hough) Petroske, May the Lord bless you abundantly! tery. dral; burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. 92; Funeral Services July 25, 2011 at Holy POSTMASTER: Family Church; burial in Glenwood Ceme- Lake Clear – Betty M. (Boula) Amell, 84; Ogdensburg – Phyllis Howard, 77; Fu- tery. Send address changes to Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” North Country Catholic, Funeral July 30, 2011 at St, John’s neral Services July 22, 2011 at St. Mary’s PO Box 326 when writing or changing your Will. Church; burial in St. John’s Cemetery. Cathedral; burial in Foxwood Memorial West Chazy – Karla L. (Pombrio) Gonyo, Ogdensburg, NY www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice Park. 66; Funeral July 29, 2011 at St. Joseph’s 13669-0326 Malone – John E. Carter, 80; Funeral Serv- Church; burial in parish cemetery. 10 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 AUG. 3, 2011 AUG. 3, 2011 ADIRONDACK Heart and St. Lawrence will be holding a meet. COMMUNITY FUND RAISER Chicken BBQ and Corn Festival. Contact: Deacon Gary and Gayle Frank, Date: Aug. 21 315-393-2920; e-mail gfrank@dioog- Bishop mourns death of archbishop Lake Placid - St. Agnes Church is joining Time: Noon to 3 p.m. densburg.org; other churches and community organi- Place: Louisville Arena www.dioogdensburg.org/family-life Bishop Terry R. LaValley mat, Archbishop Sambi was known for his warm and af- tiff's stay in Washington the news that the Holy Father zations to assist Tom Angulot of Lake Cost: Meal Price, $8; Children 5-1, $4; issued a statement July 28 appointed as U.S. nuncio, or fable manner, sense of hosted him at the Vatican had chosen me to be our Placid Rental and Supply, who was in- upon learning of the death ambassador, in December humor and being open and Embassy, or nunciature, next bishop, his words in- Under 5, Free THEOLOGY OF THE BODY jured in an accident and is currently par- of Italian Archbishop Pietro 2005 by Pope Benedict XVI. ready to listen to people. where the pope held a his- spired, affirmed and chal- Features: Entertainment by “Blue Massena – Christopher West will offer alyzed from the neck down is accepting Sambi, the Vatican nuncio to Prior to the U.S. appoint- Archbishop Sambi, a na- toric private meeting with lenged me to follow Jesus Clover” two day long presentations on the The- monetary donations as well as donations the United States. ment, he had been nuncio tive of central Italy, was or- five victims of clergy sexual faithfully as did His apostles ology of the Body. The archbishop died late to Israel and Cyprus; he was dained to the priesthood in abuse. at the shores of the Sea of of building materials and labor to com- EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Date: Sept. 16 for Priest, Religious, Dea- July 27 at Johns Hopkins the second Vatican ambas- 1964. He was named an Bishop LaValley’s state- Galilee. To all who met him, plete a home addition that will allow Massena- St. Mary's & St. Joseph's has cons and their wives at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Baltimore sador to Israel, after the Vat- archbishop and nuncio to ment follows: Archbishop Sambi’s enthusi- Tom more mobility in his home. Adoration every Friday. Church; Sept 17 for all of these inter- after a hospitalization that ican and Israel established Burundi in 1985, a position It was with great sadness asm for the faith and love for Benefit Dinner: Aug. 5 Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ested in learning about this topic at Sa- began with lung surgery. He diplomatic relations in he held for six years until that I learned of the death of the Church exuded a joy and Time: 4 p.m. to 8 was 73. 1994.After he arrived in the being named nuncio to In- Archbishop Pietro Sambi, peace that instilled a confi- Place: St. Mary's Church. cred Heart Church. Place: St. Agnes Church On July 22, the apostolic United States Feb. 24, 2006, donesia. In 1998, Pope John Apostolic Nuncio to the dent hope in Jesus. Features: First Friday of each month is Features: Through philosophical reflec- Donations: Checks may be made nunciature in Washington he said in an interview with Paul II named him nuncio to United States. With much personal grati- preceded by Benediction. tion, humor and references to current payable to St. Agnes Church – Tom Angu- announced that the arch- Catholic News Service in Israel and Cyprus and apos- I will forever remember tude, I pray that Archbishop The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. culture realities. West will demonstrate lot Fund. Monetary donations can be bishop had been "placed on Washington that he was im- tolic delegate in Jerusalem his visit to the Diocese of Og- Sambi now join the commun- Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: DIOCESAN EVENTS how the Church’s teachings on marriage assisted ventilation to at- pressed by the vitality of and Palestine. densburg and his kind words ion of saints and enjoy the dropped off at the St. Agnes Rectory, North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, sexuality make sense and correspond tempt recovery of his lung U.S. Catholicism, the level of During Pope Benedict's to me and to all the faithful heavenly fruits of his earthly Monday – Friday from 9 am – 4 pm, or Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 315-394-0670; SERRA CLUB PILGRIMAGE with the deepest longings of the human function" two weeks after weekly Mass attendance April 2008 visit to the gathered at my ordination labors with the Eternal High mailed directly to Rev. John Yonkovig, St. e-mail [email protected]. Lake Placid- Bishop Terry R. LaValley will heart. undergoing "a delicate lung among U.S. Catholics and United States, Archbishop and installation as Bishop on Priest, Jesus our Risen Lord Agnes Rectory, 169 Hillcrest Ave., Lake surgery." their generosity toward oth- Sambi accompanied the April 30 of last year. and Savior. Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. lead a Fall pilgrimage to St. Agnes’ Contact: For more information about Placid, N. Y. 12946.Persons wishing to do- A veteran Vatican diplo- ers. The archbishop was pope and during the pon- When he shared with me May he rest in peace! Church. The trip is sponsored by the the presentation and registration forms nate materials or time should contact EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Date: Aug. 27 Serra Club and the Diocesan Vocation please go to the diocesan website Jim Morganson at 523 – 9518 or 524 – Plattsburgh - Eucharistic Adoration is Time: 11 a.m. Office of Ogdensburg. homepage and click on the Christopher 8159. Volunteers for the community din- held throughout the year every Wednes Place: St. Anthony’s Church Parking Lot Date: Oct. 4 West Theology of the Body Link at the ner should contact Marcia Pilawa at 523 day, Thursday, and Friday. Cost: Full Meal, $8; Half Chicken, $5 Schedule: Bishop LaValley will celebrate bottom of the page, www.dioogdens- Ursuline Sisters elect new leadership team – 2200, ext 18 or Place: St John's Holy Family Adoration the Mass at 11 a.m. A buffet luncheon at burg.org/cf/west/index.html . In order to [email protected]. ST. LOUIS, MO - The Ursuline Sis- merly of Malone. and at the Wholistic Center. istries including at the Hos- ticipated in the July meeting. Chapel,downstairs ORGAN RECITAL the Crowne Plaza Hotel will follow Mass secure adequate participant materials ters of four regional U.S. In the late 1970s, Sister She left Malone in 2009 to pice of the North Country; as The newly elected leader- Cape Vincent CLINTON Theme: “O God-Man present in this – An Organ Recital is to be and a Holy Hour at 2:30 p.m. will end the registrations must be received by August provinces elected the leader- Ann was coordinator of the serve as superior of an Ursu- pastoral associate for Malone ship team will be installed sacrament for me—what a comfort, held at St. Vincent of Paul Church. pilgrimage. 31. ship team for the Ursuline religious education program line community in New Catholic parishes. when the U.S. province is in- Date Sisters of the Roman Union, for Franklin Academy stu- Rochelle. augurated Oct. 21 in BENEFIT CONCERT what a privilege to know I kneel before : Aug. 7 Features: Bus pick-ups will be in Water- God! And to think that this God loves Time: 3 p.m. town, Ogdensburg, Potsdam and Platts- 2012 LENTEN PILGRIMAGE United States Province, dur- dents and coordinator of the Sister Maureen taught at St. Chicago. Ellenburg Center – The “Back Porch Two of the new councilors me!” (St. Alphonsus Liguori) Features: Organ recital with commen- burgh. The cost for the pilgrimage Father Donald Robinson, pastor of St. ing a chapter of elections Ecumenical Pastoral Out- Joseph’s Ursuline Academy The Ursuline Sisters were Band” will be performing at and for the meeting held July 9-13 in St. reach Program. in Malone from 1972 to1976 founded by St. Angela Merici Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. tary by Marie-Claire D’Arcy, organist, including bus travel is $90 per person. Anthony’s and St. Patrick’s in Watertown, have served in the benefit of Our Lady of the Adirondacks Louis. In 1994 she returned to and was superior of the Ur- 475 years ago in Brescia, Contact: For more information about Linda Raville, vocalist and Joseph Raville, For pilgrims arranging other transporta- will be leading a pilgrimage to scenic Diocese of Ogdensburg House of Prayer. Included in the new leader- Malone as superior of the Ur- suline community there Italy. They established their spending a special hour with Jesus trumpeter, featuring the debut of the tion, the cost is $50 per person. Regis- Europe, Germany, Austria and Switzer- ship team are Ursuline Sis- suline community and also from 1985 to 1988. first North American com- Date: Aug. 12 She also served as associ- weekly, or becoming a substitute, please fully restored 1912 Casavant Chamber tration forms available in all parishes land. ters Ann Peterson and worked as a therapist at From 1988 to 2005, she munity in Canada in 1639. Time: 6 p.m. to 8 ate director of the Deacon Organ and reactivated chimes. Maureen Welch, both for- North Star Behavioral Health served in many area min- The first Ursulines in the call 518-561-5083 or email us at Sjohn- Contact: For further information, con- Date: March 19-29 Formation program, and a Cost: $3 min. donation United States arrived in New [email protected] tact John or Sondra Castle at (315) 265- Cost: $2189 (includes airfare, accommo- member of the board of the Features: Ice Cream, Cake, and bever- Orleans in 1727. Today there PARKINSON GROUP 3578. dations and most meals) Alice Hyde Hospital Associa- ages (donations appreciated). Event held are Ursuline Sisters serving Chaumont – The Parkinson Group meets Contact: 315-782-1190 for brochure tion, Community Action rain or shine. Please bring a lawn chair. FRANKLIN on six continents. every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at All Saints for FAMILY GUGGENHEIM Agency. She now ministers Historically known as edu- Contact: 594-3253 in Wilmington, Del. MARYKNOLL ANNIVERSARY exercise and lunch. All are welcome. Saranac Lake - Space is still available for NEIGHBORING DIOCESES cators, Ursulines continue to Sister Ann and Sister Mau- Malone – In honor of the Maryknoll Fa- Family Guggenheim. minister in educational insti- REDFORD PICNIC reen will be among five coun- thers and Brothers 100 years of mission- LEWIS Dates: Session 2: August 18 – 21, Ses- A DAY OF RECOLLECTION tutions at every level. Redford – The 156 Annual Redford Picnic cilors on the inaugural U.S. sion 3: October 7 – 9 Amsterdam, NY – Father Andrew Apos- They also are involved in ary service to the world, a special Mass province leadership team. is to be held. parish and retreat/spiritual and reception will be held at Notre Dame DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS Features: Family Guggenheim wel- toli, C.F.R to direct a Day of Recollection. The other three councilors Date: Aug. 21 direction ministries and in Church, home parish of Maryknoll Houseville – Divine Mercy Devotions to comes families of all dimensions to Date: Sept. 10 elected are from California, Place: Grounds of the Church of the As- social service fields with out- Brother Wayne Fitzpatrick. be held for the month of August. come enjoy a special weekend in the Place: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Ams- Idaho and Missouri. Sister sumption Parish Center reach to immigrants, the Date: Aug. 28 Date: Aug. 7 beauty of the Adirondacks. Expect fun terdam Diane Fulgenzi, OSU, of St. Schedule: Events start at 11:30 begin- dying, elderly, homeless and Time: 11 a.m. Time: 3 p.m. family workshops and activities that will Schedule: 8 a.m. Confessions; 9 a.m. Louis was elected provincial ning with “Back Porch Band” until 1:30; other disenfranchised popu- Place: Notre Dame Church Place: St. Hedwig’s Church have you working and laughing to- “The Importance of Fatima Today”; 10:15 leader. “Roy Hurd” from 2 p.m. to 4 followed by lations. Contact: RSVP to [email protected] Program: Vespers, Exposition of the gether. Celebrate Christ’s presence in a.m. Holy Rosary; 11 A.m. Mass; 12:15 The election was the culmi- “Too Big For the Corner Band” from 4:15 nation of the three-year re- or to Maryknoll Buffalo Mission House, Most Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy your lives through liturgy (often outside) p.m. Lunch; 1:15 p.m. “Archbishop Fulton p.m. to 6:15. Drawing for the $5000 cash configuration process that 73 Adam St., Tonawanda, NY 14150 Chaplet (sung), and Benediction. All are and special prayer services. Take time for J. Sheen and the call to New Evangeliza- prize will be at 6:15 p.m. brings together Ursuline Sis- most welcomed to attend. Refreshments great outdoor activities like kayaking, tion”; 2:30 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy; Features: Ham and Roast Beef dinners ters of the Roman Union JEFFERSON Contact: Mary Ann 315-348-6260. canoe rides, beach volleyball, and hiking. 3 p.m. “Guidance on the Journey of Games, Fancy Booth and rides on one of from four provinces in the You are never too young or too old to Prayer from St. Teresa of Avila”; 4:30 p.m. central, eastern, northeast- the oldest merry-go-rounds in North CHICKEN BARBECUE ST. LAWRENCE enjoy being family at Camp Guggen- Vigil Mass ern and western regions of America. There will also be a rummage Watertown – The Knights of Columbus heim! Come celebrate family … be Contact: Cindy Kuzia at 518-725-3532 Members of the Ursuline Sisters’ newly elected leadership team are, seated from left, Sister Ann Peterson, councilor; Sister Maureen the country into a single sale starting at noon and numerous will have their 6th annual Chicken Bar- CHICKEN BBQ & CORN FESTIVAL strengthened by what you experience or e-mail [email protected] for cost Welch, councilor; Sister Dianne Baumunk, councilor; and, standing from left, Sister Margaret Johnson, councilor; Sister Diane Fulgenzi, United States province. other events. Free admission to the More than 160 Ursulines becue Fundraiser. Massena – The Church of the Sacred … gain insight from other families you and information. provincial; and Sr. Ann Barrett, councilor. Sister Ann and Sister Maureen have both lived in Malone and served the Diocese of Ogdens- grounds and plenty of free parking. burg. from across the country par- 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 9 AUG. 3, 2011 AUG. 3, 2011 IN LOVING MEMORY AT THE MOVIES CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER

The old saying, "They Now what to do? First, By Kurt Jensen don't make 'em like that send Steve, in his Captain Catholic News Service anymore," notwithstanding, America costume, and ac- in this case they really have companied by a bevy of Out of the summer glut of -- and most intelligently. As chorines, on a war bonds superhero movies, "Captain a result, despite some tour. But this fails to satisfy America: The First Avenger" scenes of destruction, "Cap- Steve, who, it seems, is no (Paramount) distinguishes tain America" registers, for mere song-and-dance man. the most part, as full-on He wants to fight the Ger- Holy Name School in Au Sable Forks held a dedication June 15 in memory of former principal, Jean Pulsifer, who passed away last itself by a complete absence of cynicism, a crackling un- family entertainment of the mans, and gets his chance November after a long battle with cancer. The Jean M. Pulsifer Memorial Principal's Award plaque, which was donated by Mrs. Susan old school. when he's sent overseas to Pulitzer and her family, was unveiled and blessed by Father Kris Lauzon, pastor. Pictured, from left, are Father Lauzon, Marshall dercurrent of dry wit, and the classical purity of its Chris Evans plays Steve entertain the boys in the DuBray, Mrs. Pulsifer's father; Mrs/ Pulitzer , donor of the plaque and former principal of Holy Name School; Bernadette DuBray, Mrs. golden-age Hollywood refer- Rogers, a 90-pound field. Pulsifer's mother;and Christine Reynolds, current principal of Holy Name School. ences. In keeping with its wannabe soldier from Gruff Col. Chester Phillips nostalgic tone, moreover, Brooklyn transformed into a (Tommy Lee Jones) gives this comic book adapta- muscular super-warrior in Steve his own platoon, and tion's mostly unobjection- the Dr. Frankenstein-like lab off he goes, armed with a able content also harkens of Dr. Abraham Erskine bulletproof red, white, and back to more innocent (Stanley Tucci), whose ulti- blue shield, and motivated times. mate goal is the creation of by a suitably broadminded It helps, of course, that in battalions of such fearless, motto: "I don't like bullies. I relating their origins story gene-altered fighters. don't care where they're of the titular character -- set (As the historical context from." CNS PHOTO/PARAMOUNT during World War II -- direc- makes clear, this is no dis- Steve and his cohorts - in- Chris Evans stars in a scene from the movie "Captain America: The First Avenger." tasteful, potentially unset- cluding his newfound love tor Joe Johnston and screen- stroy the world -- or at least cliches as well. tling attempt at creating a interest, fetching scientist writers Christopher Markus the eastern third of the The film contains much master race; it's simply a Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) and Stephen McFeely dis- United States. action violence, including case of better fighting - end up fighting not the play a warm affinity for Schmidt's source of gunplay. The Catholic News through chemistry.) German military, but rogue America in the 1940s. Thus, power: a magic crystal that Service classification is A-II - A Nazi agent, however, de- Nazi Johann Schmidt (Hugo along with the usual nods to used to belong to the Norse - adults and adolescents. stroys Erskine's technology, Weaving). Schmidt, it devel- other figures in the Marvel gods. His preferred music: The Motion Picture Associa- thus breaking the mold in ops, is actually a satanic Comics stable, this epic fea- Wagner's operas. The film- tion of America rating is PG- which Steve's new persona character called Red Skull. tures allusions to Betty makers, as you can tell from 13 -- parents cautioned. was formed, and leaving Acting in cahoots with evil Grable musicals and the such details, have brushed Some material may be inap- him an inimitable proto- scientist Arnim Zola (Toby Danny Kaye wartime film up not just on their old propriate for children under type. Jones), Schmidt is out to de- "Up in Arms." movies, but on their cultural the age of 13. 8 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC the Gallery 5 AUG. 3, 2011 AUG. 3, 2011 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS STAFF MEMBERS REFLECT ON THEIR EXPERIENCE Trusting in God - easier said than done How often we worry our- had to be embarrassing! set up two sacrifices, one to ence. Have you ever noticed GUGGENHEIM selves sick over some dead- Now, there’s no getting Baal, and one to the God of AUGUST 7 how discouragement saps line - a report that is due, an around it—trusting in God Israel. Then, to wait all day our strength and weakens inspection of our is easier said than to see which deity would 19th Sunday of the Year us? And then, a word from work, a tough deci- done. When the send down fire from heaven READINGS a friend, a pat on the back, sion about our fu- doctor tells us we to consume the sacrifices. 1 Kings 19-1a, 11-13a eating something we like, WHO’S WHO ture - only to might have a tumor, To make it more difficult, Romans 9:1-5 energizes us in the twin- wonder the next or the boss tells us Elijah dumped water on his kling of an eye, and sud- day why we were our job may be ter- offering. What a risk he Matthew 14:22-33 denly we feel like a million so upset and jit- minated, there’s rea- took! After all, what if God dollars. People, prayer, and tery. We get all son for concern. didn’t go for that kind of especially God, can provide “fussed up” over But if we fall to challenge—to set on fire dropped to the ground ex- us with fast soul food. nothing. And to pieces over the some soaked oblations sit- hausted. Elijah was so dis- The best soul food is the what purpose? news, then there’s ting on top of some sodden couraged that he wanted to Eucharist. God tells us over It only robs us of Monsignor something out of wood! Of course, God did die! And what did God do? and over again. “Come to sleep and peace of balance - namely, meet the challenge. And He whispered to him! And me, all you who are weary, Paul E. that calmed him down! In ef- mind, and doesn’t Whitmore courage and confi- Jezebel was furious, as Eli- and I will refresh you”. really change the dence in God! Is God jah knew she would be. fect, God said to him, “Eli- When we have been situation. in charge, or is he As a result of his smash- jah, don’t sweat the small strengthened by the Body How must the disciples not? ing success, Elijah put to stuff”. So, Elijah got up and and Blood of Jesus, we can have felt after Jesus calmed And think of Elijah in the death the four hundred ate, and on the strength of take a fresh look at the the storm? Of course they first reading! His whole false prophets, and then that food, we’re told, he problems we face. They must have felt relieved, but challenge to the prophets of had to run for his life. walked for forty days and often shrink into nothing. probably a bit foolish, too! Baal took immense courage. Jezebel had put a contract forty nights! Now, that may The next time we start to “Oh you of little faith!” Some would label it fool- out on his life! Some days sound far-fetched, but just panic, let God in on our Jesus had chided them. That hardy. He told the King to and many miles later, he think of your own experi- fears right away. Casey Provost of Chazy is camp director for the 2011 season at Camp Guggenheim in OUR READERS WRITE Saranac Lake. He says that as a camper he always dreamed of being on staff and cred- its long time director Michelle Watkins of Croghan "for being an incredible model for A closer look at the Marriage Equality Act sanctioned, licensed and recognized by the State, it does not require ing terms of the homosexual choice of their child. In California, schools as a camper and as director." Now New Yorkers have a new law on the books--the Marriage the blessing or involvement of any religious institution." The memo will have to teach about the contributions of gays, lesbians, etc. –that Equality Act. That may sound harmless to many people, but I think we also stated that there are more than 50,000 same-sex couples in New attitude will probably spread; already it is being discussed for New York Katie Sloan lives in Washington DC and goes to college at Loyola University in New Orleans but she has deep North Country roots. Find more on Facebook need a closer look at this redefinition and manipulation of language. York State. A 2007 report by the New York City Comptroller detailed nu- schools. Her mom's from Watertown and grandmother's from Chateaugay. This is her first year on the Guggenheim staff and she calls it "the The Marriage Equality Act relates to the "ability of individuals to merous sources of added revenue from additional weddings, marital li- I have read a number of reports that claim that the homosexual most rewarding job I could ever think to have.... I love connecting to the campers!" She’s shown wth third week campers Morgan Photos and reflections of all 16 staff members can be found on the North censing fees, etc. that would result from enacting marriage equality in lobby won because they had more money to sway the public and law- Macey of Crown Point and Alex Brennan of Wells. marry." It is now part of the Domestic Relations Law. The Legislative Country Catholic’s Facebook page. Intent (taken from the bill) is that: NY. makers. I disagree. There were only about 50,000 homosexual couples "Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should Let's look at the gender neutral language. Instead of male and fe- in NYS. According to numbers I read, lawmakers received over 53,000 have the same access as others to the protections, responsibilities, male, now the language may be "partner" or "spouse." Also, now we emails, phone calls, etc. Support for the law came primarily from the rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family rela- are considered "different" sex couples! The use of that word makes New York City, Westchester County area and parents and friends of ho- tionships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the commu- heterosexual marriage a negative or abnormal. I heard that there is mosexuals. But lawmakers only heard from about 40,000 of us. Where nity and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes some consideration now for children's passports and birth certificates were the millions of Catholic New Yorkers? Can't we also send emails, otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are to read "Parent A and Parent B" or "caregiver". Thus, here comes the phone calls, local office visits, etc?! Therefore, I think they won because of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the ramification--affecting our children, using "neutral language." We will they are more committed and persevere to seeing that society is marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in become a unisex society. In addition, because homosexual unions of changed to accommodate and accept their lifestyle. all respects under the law." some sort have already been passed in other states, unfortunately, On the national level, President Obama has ordered his administra- Basically there are 3 parts to this law: language to be gender neu- there are already divorces and custody battles going on in courts. This tion NOT to support the Defense of Marriage tral, protection of religious groups who believe contrary to same-sex affects birth mothers, who can lose their custody to their "partner." Act (a national law). So, on the Federal level, as President Obama marriage, and more money for government and businesses. Thus, family law is impacted, as well as the children themselves in such has already allowed and promoted for gays to openly serve in the mili- The Marriage Equality Act provides that a religious corporation a "family” relationship. tary; by his actions--refusal to protect marriage-- he really is for the re- (such as the Catholic Church) or a benevolent association (such as the Although Churches do not have to preside over a homosexual definition of marriage and all that entails for the upheaval and change Knights of Columbus) shall be considered "distinctly private" and shall "wedding" or provide facilities, that does not address when the of society.What a mess we have allowed!! Our lawmakers have taken not be subject to a lawsuit for refusing to officiate a homosexual mar- Church, from pulpit or Catholic schools, teaches (if they discuss it at all) the place of God and they apparently will now decide what rights riage or provide facilities for it. against homosexuality lifestyle and call it a sin. There already has been there are and who gets them. Unfortunately, they can also take our That's the law now. However, there are several things that I think at least one instance whereby a homosexual couple tried to enroll rights away. Religion is being marginalized because of these lawmak- need to be added for a fuller understanding. The following comes from their child in a Catholic school. Also, reports of a professor in a public ers, and sadly, because of too many of us. I do hope that we all become the "Memo of Support" that lawmakers put together for the bill. (I college, teaching a course on world religions and mentioning the more alert and aware of our laws and their impact and issues as the found this by going to the NYS Assembly website, Catholic position on homosexuality--a homosexual student submitted 2012 Election comes and that principle trumps personality, party affili- A first year Guggenheim staff member, www.nysassembly.gov and putting in the keywords 'Marriage Equal- a complaint to the college and they fired the professor (but later re- ation and economics. The only thing lawmakers understand is to lose Zack Leader of Gouverneur told the NCC, Father Joe Giroux, left, of Malone served as chaplain for the third week of Camp Guggenheim. He is shown with Wil Neves of Massena who, in his first year on staff, ity Act" and then checking on the section on top where it says hired him). The attempt is to make homosexuality and same-sex mar- an election. We have already lost too much for future generations. How "it's always been my desire to work here. riage be "normal," and thus a viable "lifestyle" choice for our children. important is your religion and the freedom to practice it? The roots of my faith have grown at wants to "return the favor" after experiencing the gifts of energetic, faithful staff "memo"). Guggenheim and I've wanted the oppor- members in his six years as a camper. He said that Guggenheim is a "great place for The bill was introduced into the Legislature at the request of Gov. It is also an attempt for parents and friends of gays and lesbians (and BONNIE P. FRANZ Jeremy Bobak of Grand Island, NY, and Mary Catherine Jadlos of Potsdam play an in- bisexuals and transgender) to have the rest of society come to accept- OGDENSBURG tunity to give back and help other kids young people to meet others and create bonds of friendship which will strengthen Cuomo. The memo states "Because civil marriage is a relationship strumental role in keeping the campers singing this summer. fall in love with the Lord." their faith immensely." 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 7 AUG. 3, 2011 MONTH X, 2011 Bishop LaValley’s Schedule Rest in Peace Pope Benedict's World Youth Day: Aug. 3 – 8:00 a.m., Mass at the Pre- This week marks the anniversary cious Blood Monastery, Watertown. of the deaths of the following CATHOLIC Space made for silence clergymen men who have served in Aug. 5 – 1:30 p.m., Mass at Camp the Diocese of Ogdensburg Guggenheim in Saranac Lake. Aug. 4 – Rev. Alexandre Soulerin, and moments of solemnity O.M.I., 1892; Rev. Adolphe Saurel, WORLD ther Javier Cremades, Madrid moments of silence be added Aug. 7 – 10 :00 a.m., Installation 1925; Rev. Willie Caron, M.S.C., 1972 coordinator of the liturgies. to every liturgy he cele- Mass for Rev. Sony Pulickal as Pastor Aug. 5 – Rev. M. Calixte Mourier, By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service However, not all of Father brates. of St. Ann’s, Wells and St. James O.M.I., 1912; Rev. Gerald A. Shar- AT A GLANCE Cremades' plans emphasize Visiting Sulmona, Italy, in land, 1973 Major Church, Lake Pleasant at St. VATICAN CITY (CNS)-- Pope Benedict the formal. 2010, he said, "We live today Ann’s Church. Aug.7 – Msgr. Edmund H. Dumas, XVI has put his own stamp "We'll wake the young peo- in a society in which every 2000 'What you see is ... what you get,' Archbishop tells Philadelphia on the church's celebration ple with mariachi music" the space, every moment must Aug. 8 - 5:00 p.m., Adirondack Aug.8 – Rev. David N. Burke, 1913; PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Archbishop Charles J. Chaput told a crowd of reporters of World Youth Day, and it's morning of Aug. 21, hours be 'filled' with initiatives, ac- before the pope arrives to tivities and sound," so that Deanery Bishop’s Fund Reception at Rev. Donald E. Seguin, 1976 and guests at a July 19 news conference that "what you see is pretty much especially clear in the gather- ing's moments of prayer. celebrate the final Mass at there is no time for listening McKenzie’s Grill in Saranac Lake. Aug. 9 – Rev. Edward B. May, O.S.A, what you get. I don't know why the Holy Father sent me here. But I do trust his the Cuatro Vientos military and dialogue. heart, and I believe in his judgment," he said, commenting on his appointment In Cologne, Germany, six 1953; Rev. James N. Flattery, 1997 years ago - Pope Benedict's airport, he said. "Dear brothers and sisters, Aug. 10 – 5:00 p.m., Clinton Deanery Aug. 10 – Rev. Walter J. LaRocque, as archbishop of Philadelphia announced earlier that morning. He will succeed first WYD as pope - he sur- "Young people will come to don't be afraid of silence out- Bishop’s Fund Reception at St. Au- 1936; Rev. Joseph Bolduc, O.M.I., Cardinal Justin Rigali. Pope Benedict XVI accepted the 76-year-old cardinal's prised the youths at the Sat- World Youth Day to celebrate side and inside ourselves, if resignation and appointed the Denver archbishop, who is 66, to replace him. He gustine’s Parish Ctr. in Peru. 1956; Rev. Cornelius Vullings, M.S.C., urday night vigil by urging with the Holy Father," he we want to hear not only the will be installed Sept. 8. "I know other bishops would have been smarter than I said. "If they did not want to voice of God but also of 1971; Msgr. Anthony A. Milia, 2010 them to quiet down. am, or more talented, or more connected with Philadelphia's past," Archbishop The Cologne event was attend a liturgy in the pope's those who are close to us, the Aug.11 – 5:00 p.m., Lewis Deanery Aug. 11 – Rev. Gilbert Monroe, Chaput continued. "I know that Cardinal Rigali is one of the great churchmen of where he started a major style, they wouldn't be com- voices of others," he said. Bishop’s Fund Reception at St. Peter’s O.F.M., 1958; Rev. John M. Kennedy, my life. He has served the church with enormous dedication and in ways I will new WYD tradition: Instead ing." Yago de la Cierva, execu- Parish Center in Lowville. 1979 never be able to duplicate. "But I do promise that no bishop will love the peo- of ending the vigil with a Young women and men tive director of World Youth Aug. 12 – Rev. Pierre Gagnon, ple and priests of this local church more than I will. No bishop will give more of boisterous musical finale, he will proclaim the Scripture Day Madrid, said that while readings at the Mass and organizers, priests and even Aug. 14 - 9:30 a.m., Mass at Church O.M.I., 1901; Rev. John M. Varrily, himself than I will give," he added. "And no bishop will try to work harder to ended it with eucharistic adoration - with tens of thou- read the prayers of the faith- the pope cannot control what of the Assumption in Gabriels; 1913 help persons who have been hurt by the sins of the past, or work harder to ful; seminarians will fulfill the Holy Spirit does in the strengthen and encourage our priests and renew the hearts of our people." sands of young people kneel- 1:30 p.m., Closing Liturgy at Family Aug. 13 – Msgr. Bernard F. Kellogg, ing silently in a field. The the role of altar servers. Up lives of the young pilgrims, Guggenheim in Saranac Lake. 1993 Many of the questions put to the archbishop by the press centered on the cur- scene was repeated in Aus- to 6,000 singers 25 years old they must be serious about Aug. 14 – Rev. Patrick Foley, 1839; rent turmoil in the archdiocese caused by the child abuse scandal and how he tralia in 2008. and younger - members of preparing an atmosphere would respond to it. Archbishop Chaput said he has not yet read the Philadel- Aug. 16 – 5:00 p.m., Hamilton- Rev. George Dermody, O.S.A., 1956 During World Youth Day choirs from around the where the Spirit's action can phia grand jury reports detailing the situation, but he intends to do so. "It world --will sing the hymns be recognized. Herkimer Deanery Bishop’s Fund Re- Aug. 15 – Rev. Alfred Onesime 2011, scheduled for Aug. 16- would be unfair and foolish to comment on things I do not yet know about," he 21 in Madrid, eucharistic at the Mass. "One important thing is to ception at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Boyer, 1959; Msgr. Cornelius A. said. adoration again will cap the Blessed John Paul was the take great care with the Indian Lake. Collins, 1967 pope's participation at the pope with the reputation for liturgy, so the young will say, Aug. 16 – Rev. Peter Paladini, S.A.C. As debt-ceiling debate continues, faith leaders protest on Capitol Hill vigil. Adoration and prayer rallying and energizing thou- 'Wow, the Mass is beautiful,'" sands of young Catholics he said. WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As U.S. lawmakers continued to wrangle over a decision also will continue through- To Report Abuse out the night on the edges of and particularly for drawing on the nation's debt ceiling and proposed budget cuts, representatives of faith energy from them. If you have a complaint of suspected the military airport where Protecting God’s Children groups held a protest on Capitol Hill and Catholic leaders urged lawmakers to many of the young people But in a passage that misconduct involving diocesan remember the nation's poor and vulnerable people. During the protest, about a are expected to camp sounds like he was surprised clergy, religious, employees or volun- The Diocese of Ogdensburg has dozen people prayed publicly to ask the Obama administration and Congress overnight. about the impact that the cel- teers, contact the Episcopal Vicar for scheduled sessions for Protecting "not to balance the budget on the backs of the poor," according to a statement In fact, organizers are plan- ebration had on him, Pope Religious Rev, James Seymour at God's Children for Adults. Pre-reg- from the coalition that planned the action. After they ignored warnings by U.S. ning to have 17 tents set up Benedict told an interviewer, "these youth days have actu- 315-393-2920 or the istration online is required in order Capitol Police to stop praying, they were arrested for demonstrating in the as chapels for all-night ado- ration. ally turned out to be a gen- Victims Assistance Coordinator, Terri- to participate. Participants may Capitol. Late in the day, the group was still being held, but a spokeswoman for uine gift for me." the group expected them to be released within hours. Each person was ex- The visual focal point anne Yanulavich, 7061 Rt. 9, Platts- pre-register at www.virtus.org by when the pope leads the ado- In the book "Light of the burgh, NY 12901-0310; selecting the registration button pected to be fined $50. Those arrested included the executive director of Faith ration and Benediction will World," he told Peter Seewald Tel.518-561-3100; Fax 518-561- and following the directions. All in Public Life, the general secretary of the United Methodist Church and a past be a monstrance set into a that he was struck by the "in- 3003; e-mail: [email protected] employees and volunteers who president of the National Council of Churches of Christ. Daily prayer vigils led by towering 16th-century gothic tense joy" and "the spirit of recollection that, amazingly, participate in church sponsored ac- a different religious organization each week have been taking place on the structure of silver and gold usually housed in the Toledo pervades the actual World tivities with minor are required to grounds of the United Methodist Building near the Capitol. Meanwhile, the chairmen of two U.S. bishops' committees reiterated their message to Con- cathedral. Youth Days themselves." NO PAPER NEXT WEEK participate in this training. Further gress, telling members of the U.S. House July 26 that they cannot ignore "the The traditional, solemn Talking about the experi- information: Atonement Sister ence in Sydney at WYD 2008, moral and human dimensions" of the ongoing debate. "A just framework for sense communicated by the The next issue of the North Country Ellen Donahue, phone, 315-393- Toledo monstrance will be he said, "It was quite simply future budgets cannot rely on disproportionate cuts in essential services to Catholic Will be dated Aug.. 17 2920. ext. 403.Upcoming pro- echoed in the papal liturgies the common joy of faith that poor persons," wrote Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, Calif., and Bishop carried us through and that grams: throughout the trip, organiz- Howard J. Hubbard of Albany, N.Y. "It requires shared sacrifice by all, including ers said. made it possible for hun- Sept. 1 - 7:30 p.m. , St. Mary’s raising adequate revenues, eliminating unnecessary military and other spend- "The point is to highlight dreds of thousands of people School, Canton ing, and addressing the long-term costs of health insurance and retirement that the central person of to remain in silence before Sept. 24 - 8:30 a.m., Immaculate programs fairly." World Youth Day is Jesus the sacrament and so to be- Heart Central Intermediate School, Christ, and the pope is com- come one." WatertoWn ing to proclaim him," said Fa- Pope Benedict has insisted that real, even prolonged 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 7 AUG. 3, 2011 MONTH X, 2011 Bishop LaValley’s Schedule Rest in Peace Pope Benedict's World Youth Day: Aug. 3 – 8:00 a.m., Mass at the Pre- This week marks the anniversary cious Blood Monastery, Watertown. of the deaths of the following CATHOLIC Space made for silence clergymen men who have served in Aug. 5 – 1:30 p.m., Mass at Camp the Diocese of Ogdensburg Guggenheim in Saranac Lake. Aug. 4 – Rev. Alexandre Soulerin, and moments of solemnity O.M.I., 1892; Rev. Adolphe Saurel, WORLD ther Javier Cremades, Madrid moments of silence be added Aug. 7 – 10 :00 a.m., Installation 1925; Rev. Willie Caron, M.S.C., 1972 coordinator of the liturgies. to every liturgy he cele- Mass for Rev. Sony Pulickal as Pastor Aug. 5 – Rev. M. Calixte Mourier, By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service However, not all of Father brates. of St. Ann’s, Wells and St. James O.M.I., 1912; Rev. Gerald A. Shar- AT A GLANCE Cremades' plans emphasize Visiting Sulmona, Italy, in land, 1973 Major Church, Lake Pleasant at St. VATICAN CITY (CNS)-- Pope Benedict the formal. 2010, he said, "We live today Ann’s Church. Aug.7 – Msgr. Edmund H. Dumas, XVI has put his own stamp "We'll wake the young peo- in a society in which every 2000 'What you see is ... what you get,' Archbishop tells Philadelphia on the church's celebration ple with mariachi music" the space, every moment must Aug. 8 - 5:00 p.m., Adirondack Aug.8 – Rev. David N. Burke, 1913; PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Archbishop Charles J. Chaput told a crowd of reporters of World Youth Day, and it's morning of Aug. 21, hours be 'filled' with initiatives, ac- before the pope arrives to tivities and sound," so that Deanery Bishop’s Fund Reception at Rev. Donald E. Seguin, 1976 and guests at a July 19 news conference that "what you see is pretty much especially clear in the gather- ing's moments of prayer. celebrate the final Mass at there is no time for listening McKenzie’s Grill in Saranac Lake. Aug. 9 – Rev. Edward B. May, O.S.A, what you get. I don't know why the Holy Father sent me here. But I do trust his the Cuatro Vientos military and dialogue. heart, and I believe in his judgment," he said, commenting on his appointment In Cologne, Germany, six 1953; Rev. James N. Flattery, 1997 years ago - Pope Benedict's airport, he said. "Dear brothers and sisters, Aug. 10 – 5:00 p.m., Clinton Deanery Aug. 10 – Rev. Walter J. LaRocque, as archbishop of Philadelphia announced earlier that morning. He will succeed first WYD as pope - he sur- "Young people will come to don't be afraid of silence out- Bishop’s Fund Reception at St. Au- 1936; Rev. Joseph Bolduc, O.M.I., Cardinal Justin Rigali. Pope Benedict XVI accepted the 76-year-old cardinal's prised the youths at the Sat- World Youth Day to celebrate side and inside ourselves, if resignation and appointed the Denver archbishop, who is 66, to replace him. He gustine’s Parish Ctr. in Peru. 1956; Rev. Cornelius Vullings, M.S.C., urday night vigil by urging with the Holy Father," he we want to hear not only the will be installed Sept. 8. "I know other bishops would have been smarter than I said. "If they did not want to voice of God but also of 1971; Msgr. Anthony A. Milia, 2010 them to quiet down. am, or more talented, or more connected with Philadelphia's past," Archbishop The Cologne event was attend a liturgy in the pope's those who are close to us, the Aug.11 – 5:00 p.m., Lewis Deanery Aug. 11 – Rev. Gilbert Monroe, Chaput continued. "I know that Cardinal Rigali is one of the great churchmen of where he started a major style, they wouldn't be com- voices of others," he said. Bishop’s Fund Reception at St. Peter’s O.F.M., 1958; Rev. John M. Kennedy, my life. He has served the church with enormous dedication and in ways I will new WYD tradition: Instead ing." Yago de la Cierva, execu- Parish Center in Lowville. 1979 never be able to duplicate. "But I do promise that no bishop will love the peo- of ending the vigil with a Young women and men tive director of World Youth Aug. 12 – Rev. Pierre Gagnon, ple and priests of this local church more than I will. No bishop will give more of boisterous musical finale, he will proclaim the Scripture Day Madrid, said that while readings at the Mass and organizers, priests and even Aug. 14 - 9:30 a.m., Mass at Church O.M.I., 1901; Rev. John M. Varrily, himself than I will give," he added. "And no bishop will try to work harder to ended it with eucharistic adoration - with tens of thou- read the prayers of the faith- the pope cannot control what of the Assumption in Gabriels; 1913 help persons who have been hurt by the sins of the past, or work harder to ful; seminarians will fulfill the Holy Spirit does in the strengthen and encourage our priests and renew the hearts of our people." sands of young people kneel- 1:30 p.m., Closing Liturgy at Family Aug. 13 – Msgr. Bernard F. Kellogg, ing silently in a field. The the role of altar servers. Up lives of the young pilgrims, Guggenheim in Saranac Lake. 1993 Many of the questions put to the archbishop by the press centered on the cur- scene was repeated in Aus- to 6,000 singers 25 years old they must be serious about Aug. 14 – Rev. Patrick Foley, 1839; rent turmoil in the archdiocese caused by the child abuse scandal and how he tralia in 2008. and younger - members of preparing an atmosphere would respond to it. Archbishop Chaput said he has not yet read the Philadel- Aug. 16 – 5:00 p.m., Hamilton- Rev. George Dermody, O.S.A., 1956 During World Youth Day choirs from around the where the Spirit's action can phia grand jury reports detailing the situation, but he intends to do so. "It world --will sing the hymns be recognized. Herkimer Deanery Bishop’s Fund Re- Aug. 15 – Rev. Alfred Onesime 2011, scheduled for Aug. 16- would be unfair and foolish to comment on things I do not yet know about," he 21 in Madrid, eucharistic at the Mass. "One important thing is to ception at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Boyer, 1959; Msgr. Cornelius A. said. adoration again will cap the Blessed John Paul was the take great care with the Indian Lake. Collins, 1967 pope's participation at the pope with the reputation for liturgy, so the young will say, Aug. 16 – Rev. Peter Paladini, S.A.C. As debt-ceiling debate continues, faith leaders protest on Capitol Hill vigil. Adoration and prayer rallying and energizing thou- 'Wow, the Mass is beautiful,'" sands of young Catholics he said. WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As U.S. lawmakers continued to wrangle over a decision also will continue through- To Report Abuse out the night on the edges of and particularly for drawing on the nation's debt ceiling and proposed budget cuts, representatives of faith energy from them. If you have a complaint of suspected the military airport where Protecting God’s Children groups held a protest on Capitol Hill and Catholic leaders urged lawmakers to many of the young people But in a passage that misconduct involving diocesan remember the nation's poor and vulnerable people. During the protest, about a are expected to camp sounds like he was surprised clergy, religious, employees or volun- The Diocese of Ogdensburg has dozen people prayed publicly to ask the Obama administration and Congress overnight. about the impact that the cel- teers, contact the Episcopal Vicar for scheduled sessions for Protecting "not to balance the budget on the backs of the poor," according to a statement In fact, organizers are plan- ebration had on him, Pope Religious Rev, James Seymour at God's Children for Adults. Pre-reg- from the coalition that planned the action. After they ignored warnings by U.S. ning to have 17 tents set up Benedict told an interviewer, "these youth days have actu- 315-393-2920 or the istration online is required in order Capitol Police to stop praying, they were arrested for demonstrating in the as chapels for all-night ado- ration. ally turned out to be a gen- Victims Assistance Coordinator, Terri- to participate. Participants may Capitol. Late in the day, the group was still being held, but a spokeswoman for uine gift for me." the group expected them to be released within hours. Each person was ex- The visual focal point anne Yanulavich, 7061 Rt. 9, Platts- pre-register at www.virtus.org by when the pope leads the ado- In the book "Light of the burgh, NY 12901-0310; selecting the registration button pected to be fined $50. Those arrested included the executive director of Faith ration and Benediction will World," he told Peter Seewald Tel.518-561-3100; Fax 518-561- and following the directions. All in Public Life, the general secretary of the United Methodist Church and a past be a monstrance set into a that he was struck by the "in- 3003; e-mail: [email protected] employees and volunteers who president of the National Council of Churches of Christ. Daily prayer vigils led by towering 16th-century gothic tense joy" and "the spirit of recollection that, amazingly, participate in church sponsored ac- a different religious organization each week have been taking place on the structure of silver and gold usually housed in the Toledo pervades the actual World tivities with minor are required to grounds of the United Methodist Building near the Capitol. Meanwhile, the chairmen of two U.S. bishops' committees reiterated their message to Con- cathedral. Youth Days themselves." NO PAPER NEXT WEEK participate in this training. Further gress, telling members of the U.S. House July 26 that they cannot ignore "the The traditional, solemn Talking about the experi- information: Atonement Sister ence in Sydney at WYD 2008, moral and human dimensions" of the ongoing debate. "A just framework for sense communicated by the The next issue of the North Country Ellen Donahue, phone, 315-393- Toledo monstrance will be he said, "It was quite simply future budgets cannot rely on disproportionate cuts in essential services to Catholic Will be dated Aug.. 17 2920. ext. 403.Upcoming pro- echoed in the papal liturgies the common joy of faith that poor persons," wrote Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, Calif., and Bishop carried us through and that grams: throughout the trip, organiz- Howard J. Hubbard of Albany, N.Y. "It requires shared sacrifice by all, including ers said. made it possible for hun- Sept. 1 - 7:30 p.m. , St. Mary’s raising adequate revenues, eliminating unnecessary military and other spend- "The point is to highlight dreds of thousands of people School, Canton ing, and addressing the long-term costs of health insurance and retirement that the central person of to remain in silence before Sept. 24 - 8:30 a.m., Immaculate programs fairly." World Youth Day is Jesus the sacrament and so to be- Heart Central Intermediate School, Christ, and the pope is com- come one." WatertoWn ing to proclaim him," said Fa- Pope Benedict has insisted that real, even prolonged 8 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC the Gallery 5 AUG. 3, 2011 AUG. 3, 2011 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS STAFF MEMBERS REFLECT ON THEIR EXPERIENCE Trusting in God - easier said than done How often we worry our- had to be embarrassing! set up two sacrifices, one to ence. Have you ever noticed GUGGENHEIM selves sick over some dead- Now, there’s no getting Baal, and one to the God of AUGUST 7 how discouragement saps line - a report that is due, an around it—trusting in God Israel. Then, to wait all day our strength and weakens inspection of our is easier said than to see which deity would 19th Sunday of the Year us? And then, a word from work, a tough deci- done. When the send down fire from heaven READINGS a friend, a pat on the back, sion about our fu- doctor tells us we to consume the sacrifices. 1 Kings 19-1a, 11-13a eating something we like, WHO’S WHO ture - only to might have a tumor, To make it more difficult, Romans 9:1-5 energizes us in the twin- wonder the next or the boss tells us Elijah dumped water on his kling of an eye, and sud- day why we were our job may be ter- offering. What a risk he Matthew 14:22-33 denly we feel like a million so upset and jit- minated, there’s rea- took! After all, what if God dollars. People, prayer, and tery. We get all son for concern. didn’t go for that kind of especially God, can provide “fussed up” over But if we fall to challenge—to set on fire dropped to the ground ex- us with fast soul food. nothing. And to pieces over the some soaked oblations sit- hausted. Elijah was so dis- The best soul food is the what purpose? news, then there’s ting on top of some sodden couraged that he wanted to Eucharist. God tells us over It only robs us of Monsignor something out of wood! Of course, God did die! And what did God do? and over again. “Come to sleep and peace of balance - namely, meet the challenge. And He whispered to him! And me, all you who are weary, Paul E. that calmed him down! In ef- mind, and doesn’t Whitmore courage and confi- Jezebel was furious, as Eli- and I will refresh you”. really change the dence in God! Is God jah knew she would be. fect, God said to him, “Eli- When we have been situation. in charge, or is he As a result of his smash- jah, don’t sweat the small strengthened by the Body How must the disciples not? ing success, Elijah put to stuff”. So, Elijah got up and and Blood of Jesus, we can have felt after Jesus calmed And think of Elijah in the death the four hundred ate, and on the strength of take a fresh look at the the storm? Of course they first reading! His whole false prophets, and then that food, we’re told, he problems we face. They must have felt relieved, but challenge to the prophets of had to run for his life. walked for forty days and often shrink into nothing. probably a bit foolish, too! Baal took immense courage. Jezebel had put a contract forty nights! Now, that may The next time we start to “Oh you of little faith!” Some would label it fool- out on his life! Some days sound far-fetched, but just panic, let God in on our Jesus had chided them. That hardy. He told the King to and many miles later, he think of your own experi- fears right away. Casey Provost of Chazy is camp director for the 2011 season at Camp Guggenheim in OUR READERS WRITE Saranac Lake. He says that as a camper he always dreamed of being on staff and cred- its long time director Michelle Watkins of Croghan "for being an incredible model for A closer look at the Marriage Equality Act sanctioned, licensed and recognized by the State, it does not require ing terms of the homosexual choice of their child. In California, schools as a camper and as director." Now New Yorkers have a new law on the books--the Marriage the blessing or involvement of any religious institution." The memo will have to teach about the contributions of gays, lesbians, etc. –that Equality Act. That may sound harmless to many people, but I think we also stated that there are more than 50,000 same-sex couples in New attitude will probably spread; already it is being discussed for New York Katie Sloan lives in Washington DC and goes to college at Loyola University in New Orleans but she has deep North Country roots. Find more on Facebook need a closer look at this redefinition and manipulation of language. York State. A 2007 report by the New York City Comptroller detailed nu- schools. Her mom's from Watertown and grandmother's from Chateaugay. This is her first year on the Guggenheim staff and she calls it "the The Marriage Equality Act relates to the "ability of individuals to merous sources of added revenue from additional weddings, marital li- I have read a number of reports that claim that the homosexual most rewarding job I could ever think to have.... I love connecting to the campers!" She’s shown wth third week campers Morgan Photos and reflections of all 16 staff members can be found on the North censing fees, etc. that would result from enacting marriage equality in lobby won because they had more money to sway the public and law- Macey of Crown Point and Alex Brennan of Wells. marry." It is now part of the Domestic Relations Law. The Legislative Country Catholic’s Facebook page. Intent (taken from the bill) is that: NY. makers. I disagree. There were only about 50,000 homosexual couples "Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should Let's look at the gender neutral language. Instead of male and fe- in NYS. According to numbers I read, lawmakers received over 53,000 have the same access as others to the protections, responsibilities, male, now the language may be "partner" or "spouse." Also, now we emails, phone calls, etc. Support for the law came primarily from the rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family rela- are considered "different" sex couples! The use of that word makes New York City, Westchester County area and parents and friends of ho- tionships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the commu- heterosexual marriage a negative or abnormal. I heard that there is mosexuals. But lawmakers only heard from about 40,000 of us. Where nity and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes some consideration now for children's passports and birth certificates were the millions of Catholic New Yorkers? Can't we also send emails, otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are to read "Parent A and Parent B" or "caregiver". Thus, here comes the phone calls, local office visits, etc?! Therefore, I think they won because of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the ramification--affecting our children, using "neutral language." We will they are more committed and persevere to seeing that society is marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in become a unisex society. In addition, because homosexual unions of changed to accommodate and accept their lifestyle. all respects under the law." some sort have already been passed in other states, unfortunately, On the national level, President Obama has ordered his administra- Basically there are 3 parts to this law: language to be gender neu- there are already divorces and custody battles going on in courts. This tion NOT to support the Defense of Marriage tral, protection of religious groups who believe contrary to same-sex affects birth mothers, who can lose their custody to their "partner." Act (a national law). So, on the Federal level, as President Obama marriage, and more money for government and businesses. Thus, family law is impacted, as well as the children themselves in such has already allowed and promoted for gays to openly serve in the mili- The Marriage Equality Act provides that a religious corporation a "family” relationship. tary; by his actions--refusal to protect marriage-- he really is for the re- (such as the Catholic Church) or a benevolent association (such as the Although Churches do not have to preside over a homosexual definition of marriage and all that entails for the upheaval and change Knights of Columbus) shall be considered "distinctly private" and shall "wedding" or provide facilities, that does not address when the of society.What a mess we have allowed!! Our lawmakers have taken not be subject to a lawsuit for refusing to officiate a homosexual mar- Church, from pulpit or Catholic schools, teaches (if they discuss it at all) the place of God and they apparently will now decide what rights riage or provide facilities for it. against homosexuality lifestyle and call it a sin. There already has been there are and who gets them. Unfortunately, they can also take our That's the law now. However, there are several things that I think at least one instance whereby a homosexual couple tried to enroll rights away. Religion is being marginalized because of these lawmak- need to be added for a fuller understanding. The following comes from their child in a Catholic school. Also, reports of a professor in a public ers, and sadly, because of too many of us. I do hope that we all become the "Memo of Support" that lawmakers put together for the bill. (I college, teaching a course on world religions and mentioning the more alert and aware of our laws and their impact and issues as the found this by going to the NYS Assembly website, Catholic position on homosexuality--a homosexual student submitted 2012 Election comes and that principle trumps personality, party affili- A first year Guggenheim staff member, www.nysassembly.gov and putting in the keywords 'Marriage Equal- a complaint to the college and they fired the professor (but later re- ation and economics. The only thing lawmakers understand is to lose Zack Leader of Gouverneur told the NCC, Father Joe Giroux, left, of Malone served as chaplain for the third week of Camp Guggenheim. He is shown with Wil Neves of Massena who, in his first year on staff, ity Act" and then checking on the section on top where it says hired him). The attempt is to make homosexuality and same-sex mar- an election. We have already lost too much for future generations. How "it's always been my desire to work here. riage be "normal," and thus a viable "lifestyle" choice for our children. important is your religion and the freedom to practice it? The roots of my faith have grown at wants to "return the favor" after experiencing the gifts of energetic, faithful staff "memo"). Guggenheim and I've wanted the oppor- members in his six years as a camper. He said that Guggenheim is a "great place for The bill was introduced into the Legislature at the request of Gov. It is also an attempt for parents and friends of gays and lesbians (and BONNIE P. FRANZ Jeremy Bobak of Grand Island, NY, and Mary Catherine Jadlos of Potsdam play an in- bisexuals and transgender) to have the rest of society come to accept- OGDENSBURG tunity to give back and help other kids young people to meet others and create bonds of friendship which will strengthen Cuomo. The memo states "Because civil marriage is a relationship strumental role in keeping the campers singing this summer. fall in love with the Lord." their faith immensely." 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 9 AUG. 3, 2011 AUG. 3, 2011 IN LOVING MEMORY AT THE MOVIES CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER

The old saying, "They Now what to do? First, By Kurt Jensen don't make 'em like that send Steve, in his Captain Catholic News Service anymore," notwithstanding, America costume, and ac- in this case they really have companied by a bevy of Out of the summer glut of -- and most intelligently. As chorines, on a war bonds superhero movies, "Captain a result, despite some tour. But this fails to satisfy America: The First Avenger" scenes of destruction, "Cap- Steve, who, it seems, is no (Paramount) distinguishes tain America" registers, for mere song-and-dance man. the most part, as full-on He wants to fight the Ger- Holy Name School in Au Sable Forks held a dedication June 15 in memory of former principal, Jean Pulsifer, who passed away last itself by a complete absence of cynicism, a crackling un- family entertainment of the mans, and gets his chance November after a long battle with cancer. The Jean M. Pulsifer Memorial Principal's Award plaque, which was donated by Mrs. Susan old school. when he's sent overseas to Pulitzer and her family, was unveiled and blessed by Father Kris Lauzon, pastor. Pictured, from left, are Father Lauzon, Marshall dercurrent of dry wit, and the classical purity of its Chris Evans plays Steve entertain the boys in the DuBray, Mrs. Pulsifer's father; Mrs/ Pulitzer , donor of the plaque and former principal of Holy Name School; Bernadette DuBray, Mrs. golden-age Hollywood refer- Rogers, a 90-pound field. Pulsifer's mother;and Christine Reynolds, current principal of Holy Name School. ences. In keeping with its wannabe soldier from Gruff Col. Chester Phillips nostalgic tone, moreover, Brooklyn transformed into a (Tommy Lee Jones) gives this comic book adapta- muscular super-warrior in Steve his own platoon, and tion's mostly unobjection- the Dr. Frankenstein-like lab off he goes, armed with a able content also harkens of Dr. Abraham Erskine bulletproof red, white, and back to more innocent (Stanley Tucci), whose ulti- blue shield, and motivated times. mate goal is the creation of by a suitably broadminded It helps, of course, that in battalions of such fearless, motto: "I don't like bullies. I relating their origins story gene-altered fighters. don't care where they're of the titular character -- set (As the historical context from." CNS PHOTO/PARAMOUNT during World War II -- direc- makes clear, this is no dis- Steve and his cohorts - in- Chris Evans stars in a scene from the movie "Captain America: The First Avenger." tasteful, potentially unset- cluding his newfound love tor Joe Johnston and screen- stroy the world -- or at least cliches as well. tling attempt at creating a interest, fetching scientist writers Christopher Markus the eastern third of the The film contains much master race; it's simply a Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) and Stephen McFeely dis- United States. action violence, including case of better fighting - end up fighting not the play a warm affinity for Schmidt's source of gunplay. The Catholic News through chemistry.) German military, but rogue America in the 1940s. Thus, power: a magic crystal that Service classification is A-II - A Nazi agent, however, de- Nazi Johann Schmidt (Hugo along with the usual nods to used to belong to the Norse - adults and adolescents. stroys Erskine's technology, Weaving). Schmidt, it devel- other figures in the Marvel gods. His preferred music: The Motion Picture Associa- thus breaking the mold in ops, is actually a satanic Comics stable, this epic fea- Wagner's operas. The film- tion of America rating is PG- which Steve's new persona character called Red Skull. tures allusions to Betty makers, as you can tell from 13 -- parents cautioned. was formed, and leaving Acting in cahoots with evil Grable musicals and the such details, have brushed Some material may be inap- him an inimitable proto- scientist Arnim Zola (Toby Danny Kaye wartime film up not just on their old propriate for children under type. Jones), Schmidt is out to de- "Up in Arms." movies, but on their cultural the age of 13. 10 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 AUG. 3, 2011 AUG. 3, 2011 ADIRONDACK Heart and St. Lawrence will be holding a meet. COMMUNITY FUND RAISER Chicken BBQ and Corn Festival. Contact: Deacon Gary and Gayle Frank, Date: Aug. 21 315-393-2920; e-mail gfrank@dioog- Bishop mourns death of archbishop Lake Placid - St. Agnes Church is joining Time: Noon to 3 p.m. densburg.org; other churches and community organi- Place: Louisville Arena www.dioogdensburg.org/family-life Bishop Terry R. LaValley mat, Archbishop Sambi was known for his warm and af- tiff's stay in Washington the news that the Holy Father zations to assist Tom Angulot of Lake Cost: Meal Price, $8; Children 5-1, $4; issued a statement July 28 appointed as U.S. nuncio, or fable manner, sense of hosted him at the Vatican had chosen me to be our Placid Rental and Supply, who was in- upon learning of the death ambassador, in December humor and being open and Embassy, or nunciature, next bishop, his words in- Under 5, Free THEOLOGY OF THE BODY jured in an accident and is currently par- of Italian Archbishop Pietro 2005 by Pope Benedict XVI. ready to listen to people. where the pope held a his- spired, affirmed and chal- Features: Entertainment by “Blue Massena – Christopher West will offer alyzed from the neck down is accepting Sambi, the Vatican nuncio to Prior to the U.S. appoint- Archbishop Sambi, a na- toric private meeting with lenged me to follow Jesus Clover” two day long presentations on the The- monetary donations as well as donations the United States. ment, he had been nuncio tive of central Italy, was or- five victims of clergy sexual faithfully as did His apostles ology of the Body. The archbishop died late to Israel and Cyprus; he was dained to the priesthood in abuse. at the shores of the Sea of of building materials and labor to com- EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Date: Sept. 16 for Priest, Religious, Dea- July 27 at Johns Hopkins the second Vatican ambas- 1964. He was named an Bishop LaValley’s state- Galilee. To all who met him, plete a home addition that will allow Massena- St. Mary's & St. Joseph's has cons and their wives at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Baltimore sador to Israel, after the Vat- archbishop and nuncio to ment follows: Archbishop Sambi’s enthusi- Tom more mobility in his home. Adoration every Friday. Church; Sept 17 for all of these inter- after a hospitalization that ican and Israel established Burundi in 1985, a position It was with great sadness asm for the faith and love for Benefit Dinner: Aug. 5 Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ested in learning about this topic at Sa- began with lung surgery. He diplomatic relations in he held for six years until that I learned of the death of the Church exuded a joy and Time: 4 p.m. to 8 was 73. 1994.After he arrived in the being named nuncio to In- Archbishop Pietro Sambi, peace that instilled a confi- Place: St. Mary's Church. cred Heart Church. Place: St. Agnes Church On July 22, the apostolic United States Feb. 24, 2006, donesia. In 1998, Pope John Apostolic Nuncio to the dent hope in Jesus. Features: First Friday of each month is Features: Through philosophical reflec- Donations: Checks may be made nunciature in Washington he said in an interview with Paul II named him nuncio to United States. With much personal grati- preceded by Benediction. tion, humor and references to current payable to St. Agnes Church – Tom Angu- announced that the arch- Catholic News Service in Israel and Cyprus and apos- I will forever remember tude, I pray that Archbishop The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. culture realities. West will demonstrate lot Fund. Monetary donations can be bishop had been "placed on Washington that he was im- tolic delegate in Jerusalem his visit to the Diocese of Og- Sambi now join the commun- Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: DIOCESAN EVENTS how the Church’s teachings on marriage assisted ventilation to at- pressed by the vitality of and Palestine. densburg and his kind words ion of saints and enjoy the dropped off at the St. Agnes Rectory, North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, sexuality make sense and correspond tempt recovery of his lung U.S. Catholicism, the level of During Pope Benedict's to me and to all the faithful heavenly fruits of his earthly Monday – Friday from 9 am – 4 pm, or Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 315-394-0670; SERRA CLUB PILGRIMAGE with the deepest longings of the human function" two weeks after weekly Mass attendance April 2008 visit to the gathered at my ordination labors with the Eternal High mailed directly to Rev. John Yonkovig, St. e-mail [email protected]. Lake Placid- Bishop Terry R. LaValley will heart. undergoing "a delicate lung among U.S. Catholics and United States, Archbishop and installation as Bishop on Priest, Jesus our Risen Lord Agnes Rectory, 169 Hillcrest Ave., Lake surgery." their generosity toward oth- Sambi accompanied the April 30 of last year. and Savior. Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. lead a Fall pilgrimage to St. Agnes’ Contact: For more information about Placid, N. Y. 12946.Persons wishing to do- A veteran Vatican diplo- ers. The archbishop was pope and during the pon- When he shared with me May he rest in peace! Church. The trip is sponsored by the the presentation and registration forms nate materials or time should contact EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Date: Aug. 27 Serra Club and the Diocesan Vocation please go to the diocesan website Jim Morganson at 523 – 9518 or 524 – Plattsburgh - Eucharistic Adoration is Time: 11 a.m. Office of Ogdensburg. homepage and click on the Christopher 8159. Volunteers for the community din- held throughout the year every Wednes Place: St. Anthony’s Church Parking Lot Date: Oct. 4 West Theology of the Body Link at the ner should contact Marcia Pilawa at 523 day, Thursday, and Friday. Cost: Full Meal, $8; Half Chicken, $5 Schedule: Bishop LaValley will celebrate bottom of the page, www.dioogdens- Ursuline Sisters elect new leadership team – 2200, ext 18 or Place: St John's Holy Family Adoration the Mass at 11 a.m. A buffet luncheon at burg.org/cf/west/index.html . In order to [email protected]. ST. LOUIS, MO - The Ursuline Sis- merly of Malone. and at the Wholistic Center. istries including at the Hos- ticipated in the July meeting. Chapel,downstairs ORGAN RECITAL the Crowne Plaza Hotel will follow Mass secure adequate participant materials ters of four regional U.S. In the late 1970s, Sister She left Malone in 2009 to pice of the North Country; as The newly elected leader- Cape Vincent CLINTON Theme: “O God-Man present in this – An Organ Recital is to be and a Holy Hour at 2:30 p.m. will end the registrations must be received by August provinces elected the leader- Ann was coordinator of the serve as superior of an Ursu- pastoral associate for Malone ship team will be installed sacrament for me—what a comfort, held at St. Vincent of Paul Church. pilgrimage. 31. ship team for the Ursuline religious education program line community in New Catholic parishes. when the U.S. province is in- Date Sisters of the Roman Union, for Franklin Academy stu- Rochelle. augurated Oct. 21 in BENEFIT CONCERT what a privilege to know I kneel before : Aug. 7 Features: Bus pick-ups will be in Water- God! And to think that this God loves Time: 3 p.m. town, Ogdensburg, Potsdam and Platts- 2012 LENTEN PILGRIMAGE United States Province, dur- dents and coordinator of the Sister Maureen taught at St. Chicago. Ellenburg Center – The “Back Porch Two of the new councilors me!” (St. Alphonsus Liguori) Features: Organ recital with commen- burgh. The cost for the pilgrimage Father Donald Robinson, pastor of St. ing a chapter of elections Ecumenical Pastoral Out- Joseph’s Ursuline Academy The Ursuline Sisters were Band” will be performing at and for the meeting held July 9-13 in St. reach Program. in Malone from 1972 to1976 founded by St. Angela Merici Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. tary by Marie-Claire D’Arcy, organist, including bus travel is $90 per person. Anthony’s and St. Patrick’s in Watertown, have served in the benefit of Our Lady of the Adirondacks Louis. In 1994 she returned to and was superior of the Ur- 475 years ago in Brescia, Contact: For more information about Linda Raville, vocalist and Joseph Raville, For pilgrims arranging other transporta- will be leading a pilgrimage to scenic Diocese of Ogdensburg House of Prayer. Included in the new leader- Malone as superior of the Ur- suline community there Italy. They established their spending a special hour with Jesus trumpeter, featuring the debut of the tion, the cost is $50 per person. Regis- Europe, Germany, Austria and Switzer- ship team are Ursuline Sis- suline community and also from 1985 to 1988. first North American com- Date: Aug. 12 She also served as associ- weekly, or becoming a substitute, please fully restored 1912 Casavant Chamber tration forms available in all parishes land. ters Ann Peterson and worked as a therapist at From 1988 to 2005, she munity in Canada in 1639. Time: 6 p.m. to 8 ate director of the Deacon Organ and reactivated chimes. Maureen Welch, both for- North Star Behavioral Health served in many area min- The first Ursulines in the call 518-561-5083 or email us at Sjohn- Contact: For further information, con- Date: March 19-29 Formation program, and a Cost: $3 min. donation United States arrived in New [email protected] tact John or Sondra Castle at (315) 265- Cost: $2189 (includes airfare, accommo- member of the board of the Features: Ice Cream, Cake, and bever- Orleans in 1727. Today there PARKINSON GROUP 3578. dations and most meals) Alice Hyde Hospital Associa- ages (donations appreciated). Event held are Ursuline Sisters serving Chaumont – The Parkinson Group meets Contact: 315-782-1190 for brochure tion, Community Action rain or shine. Please bring a lawn chair. FRANKLIN on six continents. every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at All Saints for FAMILY GUGGENHEIM Agency. She now ministers Historically known as edu- Contact: 594-3253 in Wilmington, Del. MARYKNOLL ANNIVERSARY exercise and lunch. All are welcome. Saranac Lake - Space is still available for NEIGHBORING DIOCESES cators, Ursulines continue to Sister Ann and Sister Mau- Malone – In honor of the Maryknoll Fa- Family Guggenheim. minister in educational insti- REDFORD PICNIC reen will be among five coun- thers and Brothers 100 years of mission- LEWIS Dates: Session 2: August 18 – 21, Ses- A DAY OF RECOLLECTION tutions at every level. Redford – The 156 Annual Redford Picnic cilors on the inaugural U.S. sion 3: October 7 – 9 Amsterdam, NY – Father Andrew Apos- They also are involved in ary service to the world, a special Mass province leadership team. is to be held. parish and retreat/spiritual and reception will be held at Notre Dame DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS Features: Family Guggenheim wel- toli, C.F.R to direct a Day of Recollection. The other three councilors Date: Aug. 21 direction ministries and in Church, home parish of Maryknoll Houseville – Divine Mercy Devotions to comes families of all dimensions to Date: Sept. 10 elected are from California, Place: Grounds of the Church of the As- social service fields with out- Brother Wayne Fitzpatrick. be held for the month of August. come enjoy a special weekend in the Place: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Ams- Idaho and Missouri. Sister sumption Parish Center reach to immigrants, the Date: Aug. 28 Date: Aug. 7 beauty of the Adirondacks. Expect fun terdam Diane Fulgenzi, OSU, of St. Schedule: Events start at 11:30 begin- dying, elderly, homeless and Time: 11 a.m. Time: 3 p.m. family workshops and activities that will Schedule: 8 a.m. Confessions; 9 a.m. Louis was elected provincial ning with “Back Porch Band” until 1:30; other disenfranchised popu- Place: Notre Dame Church Place: St. Hedwig’s Church have you working and laughing to- “The Importance of Fatima Today”; 10:15 leader. “Roy Hurd” from 2 p.m. to 4 followed by lations. Contact: RSVP to [email protected] Program: Vespers, Exposition of the gether. Celebrate Christ’s presence in a.m. Holy Rosary; 11 A.m. Mass; 12:15 The election was the culmi- “Too Big For the Corner Band” from 4:15 nation of the three-year re- or to Maryknoll Buffalo Mission House, Most Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy your lives through liturgy (often outside) p.m. Lunch; 1:15 p.m. “Archbishop Fulton p.m. to 6:15. Drawing for the $5000 cash configuration process that 73 Adam St., Tonawanda, NY 14150 Chaplet (sung), and Benediction. All are and special prayer services. Take time for J. Sheen and the call to New Evangeliza- prize will be at 6:15 p.m. brings together Ursuline Sis- most welcomed to attend. Refreshments great outdoor activities like kayaking, tion”; 2:30 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy; Features: Ham and Roast Beef dinners ters of the Roman Union JEFFERSON Contact: Mary Ann 315-348-6260. canoe rides, beach volleyball, and hiking. 3 p.m. “Guidance on the Journey of Games, Fancy Booth and rides on one of from four provinces in the You are never too young or too old to Prayer from St. Teresa of Avila”; 4:30 p.m. central, eastern, northeast- the oldest merry-go-rounds in North CHICKEN BARBECUE ST. LAWRENCE enjoy being family at Camp Guggen- Vigil Mass ern and western regions of America. There will also be a rummage Watertown – The Knights of Columbus heim! Come celebrate family … be Contact: Cindy Kuzia at 518-725-3532 Members of the Ursuline Sisters’ newly elected leadership team are, seated from left, Sister Ann Peterson, councilor; Sister Maureen the country into a single sale starting at noon and numerous will have their 6th annual Chicken Bar- CHICKEN BBQ & CORN FESTIVAL strengthened by what you experience or e-mail [email protected] for cost Welch, councilor; Sister Dianne Baumunk, councilor; and, standing from left, Sister Margaret Johnson, councilor; Sister Diane Fulgenzi, United States province. other events. Free admission to the More than 160 Ursulines becue Fundraiser. Massena – The Church of the Sacred … gain insight from other families you and information. provincial; and Sr. Ann Barrett, councilor. Sister Ann and Sister Maureen have both lived in Malone and served the Diocese of Ogdens- grounds and plenty of free parking. burg. from across the country par- 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 11 AUG. 3, 2011 AUG. 3, 2011 NORTH LETTER FROM THE EDITOR OBITUARIES COUNTRY CHURCH: A FAMILY OF FAITH The Society For Adams – Richard Arthur Card, 83; Funeral ices July 25, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Church; Ogdensburg – Ulla H. Sharlow, 65; Fu- CATHOLIC ‘I can’t stay away Services July 25, 2011 at St, Cecilia’s burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. neral Services July 21, 2011 at St. Mary’s Box 326 Jesus Walks on the Water The Propagation Of The Faith Church; burial in Our Lady of Help Chris- Cathedral; burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director tians Cemetery, Glenmont. Malone – Carol L. Lennon, 59; Funeral USPS 0039-3400 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Aug. 6-7 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Services July 22, 2011 at the Spaulding Plattsburgh – Louise J. (Gowette) De- BISHOP TERRY from this place!’ (315) 393-2920; fax (315) 394-7401 Alexandria Bay – Esther W. (Wells) Davis, Funeral Home. Carlo, 100; Funeral Services July 27, 2011 R. LAVALLEY By Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, SSJ [email protected] 88; Funeral Services July 20, 2011 at St. at St. Peter’s Church; burial in St. Augus- President For nearly 40 years, Guggen- “Our Catholic faith is something Director of Evangelization Cyril’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. Malone – Penelope C. (Ormsby) Yelle, 56; tine’s Cemetery, Peru. MSGR. ROBERT L. LAWLER heim has served as a “training you enjoy and love living every Funeral Services July 27, 2011 at St. Vice President camp” for the next generation of single day of your life,” he said. How dare Peter walk on the water! This was something only Jesus could do! Altona – Edward D. Swallop, 73; Funeral Joseph’s Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Plattsburgh – Kaden Daniel Dion, 10 SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ leaders of the diocesan church. “When our campers spend a week Peter thought he could walk on the water by himself. Maybe this was a lesson Gratitude for Services July 20, 2011 at Holy Angels Cemetery. Months; Memorial Services July 26, 2011 Secretary-Treasurer If you read the names of the with us, they are nourished but for Peter and for the rest of the disciples to trust in God in times of fear, anxiety and Church; burial in parish cemetery. at St. Peter’s Church. MARY LOU KILIAN staff members of the we tell them it doesn’t end storms of life. Massena – Verna K. Clement, 84; Funeral Editor/ 1970’s you’d see future here. They have to keep Elijah was looking for God’s voice in the wrong places. God doesn’t always come Altona – Helen L. (McLaughlin) Young, Services July 25, 2011 at St. Mary’s Plattsburgh – Gladys H. (Hunt) LaPlante, General Manager priests, sisters, deacons, the flame burning by shar- continued support to us in ways that we think He should as Elijah had found out in the First Reading. Catholic educators and ing it with others.” 87; Funeral Services July 21, 2011 at Holy Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. 86; Funeral Services July 25, 2011 at St. Publish 45 is- even the editor of the Mary Catherine Jadlos, a The world, the nation, the family, and even the Church are experiencing the Angels Church; burial in parish cemetery. Peter’s Church; burial in Whispering sues per year: diocesan newspaper. parishioner of St. Mary’s wind and storms of life, e.g. unemployment, loss of homes, sickness, separation of Massena – Morris “Dick” Dufresne, 79; Fu- Maples Mausoleum. Weekly except So, during my annual in Canton, is in her sec- families, crisis in faith, etc. From the Director’s Desk, Au Sable Forks – Kathleen A. “Kat” (Bet- neral Services July 25, 2011 at St. Mary’s issue after visit to Guggenheim this ond year as a staff mem- The strong wind of life can sometimes buffet our faith and sturdy shelters upon Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, ters) Seguin, 76; Funeral Services July 22, Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Plattsburgh – Jane Wilson Ohlsen, 90; Fu- Christmas, one summer, I thought I’d in- ber. “I knew I wanted to be which we build our lives. 2011 at Holy Name Church; burial in neral Services July 22, 2011 at St. John’s week in April Diocesan Mission Director vestigate just what the fu- on staff from the age of The earthquakes of life can split our lives in two, causing havoc and terror, and parish cemetery. Massena - Vernon “Mac” J. MacPherson, Church; burial in St. Alexander’s Ceme- and every other ture of our diocese will 12 when I saw the role 93; Funeral Services July 23, 2011 at St. tery, Morrisonville. week in July and August by the turn our lives upside down. I take this opportunity on behalf of the people who di- be. After admitting that I Mary Lou models here,” she said. Churubusco – Alma (Bond) Poupore, 86; Mary’s Church; burial in Calvary Ceme- Diocese of Ogdensburg. had worked at the camp “Because of the fellowship We can ask the question: “Where is God in all of this?” rectly benefit from the Missionary Projects of the Dio- 622 Washington Street, Og- Kilian God is not in the chaotic confusion but is found in compassion, mercy, and cese of Ogdensburg including the people of St. Martin Funeral Services July 18, 2011 at Immac- tery. Port Henry – Hon. Charles Patrick Garvey, long before any of the and witness from both ulate Heart of Mary Church; burial in Im- 87; Funeral Services July 16, 2011 at St. densburg, N.Y. 13669. current staff members campers and staff, I new I peace. de Porras Parish in Mollendo, Peru, to thank all the peo- ple of the Adirondack, Clinton, Essex, Franklin and maculate Heart Cemetery. Massena – Celia R. (Dishaw) Thebert, 89; Patrick’s Church’ burial in St. Peter and Editorial Office: was born, I asked each of wanted to be a new wit- God does come to us often in unexpected ways. Hamilton/Herkimer deaneries who contributed to last Funeral Services July 20, 2011 at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Morah. 622 Washington Street, them a simple question: “why did ness for the next generation.” God Himself is looking for the quiet heart that is ready to listen. week’s MPDO collection . Clayton – Anna F. (Reff) Shaw, 78; Fu- Mary’s Church; burial in St. Mary’s Ceme- Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. you want to work at Guggen- Eliza Zalis of Plattsburgh said, “I He waits for the silence of our hearts, especially in difficult times or when our I also take this opportunity to thank all the people of neral Services July 18, 2011 at St. Mary’s tery, Ft. Covington. Port Henry – Adam John Petro Jr., 78; Fu- heim?” can’t stay away from this place!” faith is shaken. “I will hear what God proclaims; the Lord—for He proclaims peace” Telephone: the diocese who make regular contributions throughout Church; burial in parish cemetery. neral Services July 20, 2011 at St. Patrick’s I knew that their answers would “It’s a sanctuary,” she said. “I (Ps. 85:9). (315) 608-7556 give me all the information I love the atmosphere and the the year for the work of MPDO . Morrisonville – Donald F. Tourville, 72; Fu- Church; burial in Catholic Community of needed – about their own faith as community. The campers know Jesus did not want to leave the disciples in the storms of the sea. Neither does Your prayers and sacrificial contributions are always Croghan - Gerald V. “Dottie” Schnee- neral Services July 26, 2011 at St. Alexan- Moriah Cemetery. E-mail: well as their desire to share it that they are accepted for who He want our lives disturbed nor want to leave us in our stressful situation. welcomed and needed throughout the year. Any berger, 89; Funeral Services July 23, 2011 der’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. news@northcountry with others. they are, wherever they are, in God is not found in these chaotic situations. He comes in the quiet, like a tiny parishes or individuals wishing to make a special dona- at St. Stephen’s Church; burial in St. Port Leyden – Stephen M. Callaghan, 64; catholic.org Casey Provost, this year’s camp faith and joy.” whispering voice “where kindness and truth will meet” and “justice and peace will tion are welcome and encouraged to do so anytime. This year, the parishioners in the deaneries of St. Stephen’s Cemetery. Newcomb – James Joseph Kane, 79; Fu- Funeral Services July 28, 2011 at St. Mar- director, proved me right. And that’s just the beginning. kiss”(Ps. 85:10). Jesus reminded the disciples of their own ability and His promise neral July 4, 2011 at St. Therese Church; tin’s Church. Entered at the He always dreamed of being on Reflections and photos of all 16 Lawrence, Jefferson and Lewis are participating this Post Office: of His continued presence that would eliminate all fear. “Take heart, it is I; do not be during the summer months in the Missionary Coopera- Crown Point – Florence May Pulcipher burial in St. Therese Cemetery. staff, he said, “and giving a little staff members (as well as 150 afraid” (Mt. 14:27). (Olivadoti) Labatore, 93; Funeral Services Rouses Point – Rosemary Ann Duffy, 64; Ogdensburg, NY back” of what he gained as a photos from Sportscamp!) can be tive Appeal. 13669 as camper. The Chazy native ex- found on the North Country As a family of faith, we are reminded that Jesus Christ is the rock of our salva- By now, many parishes have had the opportunity to July 25, 2011 at Sacred Heart Church; Ogdensburg – Violet Pearl (Law) Ashley, Funeral July 25, 2011 at St. Patrick’s Periodical Postage. plained that the most important Catholic’s Facebook page. tion, the one in whom we place all our trust. have real missionaries come and bring their message. burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. 94; Funeral Services July 28, 2011 at Church; burial in parish cemetery. concept he learned - and now Find the page and “like” it to be We trust in Jesus Christ to support us and to carry us through, even when, like The personal introduction of the missionary visitor by Allen-Nichols Funeral Home; burial in Subscription: shares - is that faith isn’t some- inspired and encouraged. Peter, we fail and make foolish mistakes. the pastor to parishioners goes a long way in relating Ellenburg – Jerry A. Martin, 73; Funeral Notre Dame Cemetery. Star Lake – Ernest A. Todd, 89; Funeral For one year: the importance of the mission message to be given. Services July 18, 2011 at St. Edmund’s Services July 15, 2011 at St. Hubert’s In-Diocese Rate: $25 thing that’s only expressed once a I think you’ll agree that our Do we dare to trust that voice, however loud or quiet it may be, to follow Jesus week. church is in very good hands! The faithful should be encouraged to meet and greet Church; burial in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Moo- Ogdensburg – Catherine L. (Kennedy) Catholic Church; burial in Utica. Outside of Diocese Rate: $28 more closely? the MCP visitor and to extend a personal word of wel- Canadian Rate: US Funds $45 In the parish, what storms are people enduring of which you are aware? ers Forks. Bourbeau, 90; Funeral Services July 25, come, as part of the mission experience. The Mission- 2011 at Frary Funeral Home; burial in St. Tupper Lake – Walter Barrett, 81; Funeral How can you be a support to them and help them not to fear? ary Cooperation Plan (MCP) has continued to grow. It is Matters for publication What gifts have you received in your own life that would allow you to “be Jesus” a program well worth cultivating and nourishing in Evans Mills – Harold E. “Harry” Heath, 55; Mary’s Cemetery. Services July 18, 2011 at St. Alphonsus should be in these stormy times and call others to love and safety? every parish to help spread the good news of Jesus Funeral Services July 23, 2011 at St. Church; burial in parish cemetery. addressed to We make our own faith active, when people witness our trust of God’s presence Love. Mary’s Catholic Church; burial in Barnes Ogdensburg – Clara E. (Bogardus) PO Box 326 I would like to express my gratitude to those of you Settlement Cemetery, Alexandria Bay. Compo, 65; Funeral Services July 22, 2011 Watertown – Donald F. Henry, 91; Funeral Ogdensburg, NY 13669 and guidance. who have contributed to the Mission Coop Appeal. at Fox & Murray Funeral Home. Services July 21, 2011 at Holy Family and should be received by The more we pray with an open heart in quiet and in peace with Jesus Christ our The program helps many societies around the world Harrisville – Alice M. (O’Connell) Pike, 82; Church. Thursday prior to Lord and Master, the greater our trust in Him. Our trust in God proclaims who we publication. to fund very basic needs for those who have nothing. Funeral Services July 20, 2011 at St. Fran- Ogdensburg – Kadyn Deloney, infant; Fu- are. By your prayers, and your gifts to the Society for the cis Solanus Church; burial in St. Francis neral Services July 23, 2011 at Frary Fu- Watertown – Mary F. (Giuliani) Knapp, Paper is printed each Propagation of the Faith and our Summer program ap- Cemetery. neral Home; burial in Notre Dame 88; Funeral Services July 18, 2011 at Monday; peals, you accompany those who bring this Good News Cemetery. Cummings Funeral Home; burial in Glen- dateline is Wednesday. to the poor and suffering. Hogansburg - Lucille “Lucy” (Bero) Ward, wood Cemetery. Member, Catholic Press As I ask your continuing prayers for our mission fam- 59; Funeral Services July 26, 2011 at St. Ogdensburg – George V. Hess, 81; Funeral Association. ily, know that you and those you love remain in my prayers. Regis Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Ceme- Services July 23, 2011 at St. Mary’s Cathe- Watertown – Mary K. (Hough) Petroske, May the Lord bless you abundantly! tery. dral; burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. 92; Funeral Services July 25, 2011 at Holy POSTMASTER: Family Church; burial in Glenwood Ceme- Lake Clear – Betty M. (Boula) Amell, 84; Ogdensburg – Phyllis Howard, 77; Fu- tery. Send address changes to Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” North Country Catholic, Funeral July 30, 2011 at St, John’s neral Services July 22, 2011 at St. Mary’s PO Box 326 when writing or changing your Will. Church; burial in St. John’s Cemetery. Cathedral; burial in Foxwood Memorial West Chazy – Karla L. (Pombrio) Gonyo, Ogdensburg, NY www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice Park. 66; Funeral July 29, 2011 at St. Joseph’s 13669-0326 Malone – John E. Carter, 80; Funeral Serv- Church; burial in parish cemetery. 12 Back pew NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 66, Number 15 AUG. 3, 2011 INSIDE YOUNG CATHOLIC VOICE THIS ISSUE Pope Benedict’s touches NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY on World Youth Radical Christianity Day l PAGE 7 A closer look at the By James Franke tributed them to all, as any had need" (Acts 2:45), Marriage Equality Contributing Writer "There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were possessors of lands or houses Act l PAGE 8 CATHOLIC A few months ago I came across a cartoon in a sold them, and brought the proceeds of what newspaper, poking fun at Christians. While I am was sold and laid it at the apostles' feet; and dis- AUG. 3 2011 sure that I would not agree with much of the tribution was made to each as any had need." artist’s personal philosophy of life and beliefs, (Acts 4:34-35) the message he was trying to convey hit home, The early Church did not hesitate one moment striking a certain note that I feel many Christians, in listening to and living out the fullness of what many Catholics are not challenged enough on. Christ spoke in the Gospels. They did not twist the meaning, they were not frightened away Pope calls for end of violence The little satire played out like this: An atheist REST IN walks up to a Bible waving Christian and asks from a living a Gospel that would make them him, “It’s true that a donkey spoke in the Bible?” stand out from the society around them, a VATICAN CITY (CNS) - In the wake of grims at the papal summer for those affected by the at- and Utoya." PEACE The Christian responds, “Of course! Without a Gospel that would call them to be radical, to be two terror attacks in Norway residence in Castel Gandolfo tacks, the pope sent a mes- The pope asked that the doubt! It says so in Numbers 22.” “And Jonah completely sold out for Christ. They had no that left 76 people dead, July 24. sage to Norway's King Harald country "be spiritually united Apostolic and the whale?” “Swallowed up in his stomach safety nets, no emergency funds, no backup Pope Benedict XVI called for In his talk, Pope Benedict V. Written on behalf of the in a determined resolve to re- for three whole days before being spit out!” plans. God, Jesus Christ, was plan A, B and C. an end to hatred and ideolo- launched an appeal "to aban- pope by Cardinal Tarcisio ject the ways of hatred and Nuncio to US “Wow” says the atheist, “And so when Jesus says He was their reason, their purpose, their motive, gies that promote evil. don once and for all the path Bertone, Vatican secretary of conflict and to work together over and over to sell everything you own and their everything. "We are all deeply sad- of violence and avoid princi- state, the pope said he was fearlessly in shaping a future give to the poor?” Dropping his Bible, with a be- We are so often told that certain parts of Scrip- dened by the serious terror- ples of evil." praying for all those affected of mutual respect, solidarity fuddled face, the Christians stutters, “Uh, well, James Franke, a native of Rouses Point, works for the Family Missions ture are not literal, are not meant as they appear, ist acts," the pope said after As a further expression of by "the acts of senseless vio- and freedom for coming gen- technically… about that, really, he meant… Company in Abbeville, La. A graduate of the University of Steubenville, that they were written for a different time. Soci- praying the Angelus with pil- his condolences and prayers lence perpetrated in Oslo erations." umm.” he spent three summers as a staff member at Camp Guggenheim. ety tells us that things have changed, the call on Now granted, Catholic theologians and Bible that in order to be perfect, we must sell our pos- us is lessened, it is not practical or prudent to do scholars help us to read Scripture as it was writ- sessions and give to the poor. these things anymore. It then seems peculiar ten, taking into account whether a passage is Why then, if Christ echoed this teaching time that the models of living a Christian life are the New Ursuline moral, analogical, anagogical or eschatological and time again, do so many of His followers likes of a Saint Francis of Assisi or a Blessed THE GANG AT GUGGENHEIM while reading into the different senses of a scrip- squirm away from it? It is because many of us Teresa of Calcutta. If the bar has been lowered, ture (historical, grammatical, rhetorical, canoni- have squirmed away from Christianity, from why are these radicals being lifted up? If we are leaders cal, liturgical and magisterial). However the what it means to be Church, to be the people of to stray from the roots of what the early Church question must be asked, why is it so easy for us God. We find ourselves rendered practically in- was, why is it that our Church's today are named have local to believe in the miracles and events of the Bible capable of following Christ in the fullness of after and memorialize those who were so deeply as they are written, but at the same time take what He has called us to because we are no rooted in what Christ literally called us to do. connection Jesus’ words and tip-toe around what He is actu- longer rooted in true Christianity. The word radi- How can we settle for living our faith in a way ally calling us to do? Do we truly believe that He cal, meaning to be rooted, is absent from our that no way mirrors the way that the Apostles of The Ursuline Sisters of four meant something other than what He actually modern Church. We have become less like the Christ lived it out; a life of living in community, regional U.S. provinces said? Or are we simply unwilling to do it? radicals of Peter and Paul and more like the luke- of preaching the Gospel, of caring for the poor. elected the leadership team Has God not given us the same gifts He gave to for the Ursuline Sisters of the "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your posses- warm that will be spit out of the Lord's mouth. CN S PHOTO/PAUL HARING these men? Have we not heard the same Gospel? Roman Union, United States sions and give to the poor, and you will have To be radical is not to shave your head, cover Italian Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apos- treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." your face in ashes and walk around in sack-cloth Do we not have the same Holy Spirit? If then, the Province, during a chapter of (Matthew 19:21) Stated here in its fullness, the beating your chest. To be radical is to be rooted, difference is not in what God is giving to us, elections meeting held July 9- tolic nuncio to the U.S., is pictured in a call of Christ to give to the poor all we have, to to be rooted in Christianity, and not in the disfig- maybe the difference lies in what we are giving 13 in St. Louis. 2006 photo at the nunciature in Wash- live for heaven and to follow him, reiterated time ured Christianity that we see running rampant to God. Are we giving Him our complete and un- Included in the new leader- ington. Archbishop Sambi, a veteran after time throughout the New Testament, is the throughout the world today, but in the faith and wavering faith? Are we daily handing our lives ship team are Ursuline Sisters Vatican diplomat, died July 27 in Balti- core of the Gospel message! Church that existed immediately after the life, over to Him? Ann Peterson and Maureen more following complications after Why is it then that so many of us throw our ef- death and resurrection of Jesus. We must be Christ told us, "I am the vine, you are the Welch, both formerly of Mal- one. lung surgery. He was 73. In a state- forts behind almost everything and anything else rooted, and we must go back to our roots... we branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he ment issued July 28, Bishop Terry in Scripture? We focus on the details; Christ’s is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you The newly elected leader- must be radical! LaValley said, “It was with great sadness ministry, His passion, the Acts of the Apostles, We already looked at Christ's call to the rich can do nothing" (Jn 15:5). Are we truly abiding in ship team will be installed and as important and indispensable as these de- young man and what He desired of His followers the Lord? We must be rooted in the vine, for if when the U.S. province is in- that I learned of the death of Archbishop tails are… we sometimes miss the greater whole, in the Gospel. The Gospel of Luke echoes again we are rooted in anything else, we do not have augurated Oct. 21 in Chicago. Pietro Sambi, Apostolic Nuncio to the the big picture Jesus left us, the message He this call, "Sell your possessions, and give alms; the life of that vine coursing through us. We FULL STORY, PAGE 3 United States. I will forever remember came to give us! provide yourselves with purses that do not grow must allow the roots of that vine to bring us his visit to the Diocese of Ogdensburg nourishment, to bring us life. We must be “If you want to be perfect…” The message is old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not PHOTO BY PAT HENDRICK and his kind words to me and to all the that we are lacking, we are not complete, we are fail..." (Lk 12:33) This is a radical calling that is rooted, Christians rooted in the true teachings of SUMMER faithful gathered at my ordination and Christ. We cannot water down the message of The 2011 Guggenheim camp staff is shown above. First row, from left, are Jeremy Bobak, Grand Island, NY; Emily Gydesen, a work in progress. However we desire to be per- just as much a part of the Gospel as is any other installation as Bishop on April 30 of last fect, to be completed, a finished work of art. We teaching of Christ. the Gospel. Because while one drop is small, SCHEDULE Croghan; Zack Leader, Gouverneur; Regina Kessler; Whitehall, Penn.; Rachel Daly, Peru; Eliza Zalis, Plattsburgh; Alex Pacelli, Lake are created for more than we are now! Yet if we We are then blessed to be able to look to the enough drops can make an ocean, a vast ocean Placid; back, Alexa Cosgro, Plattsburgh; Katie Sloan, Silver Spring, MD; Sam Racette, Saranac Lake; Casey Provost, Chazy camp year. “ sit around and do nothing, we will never be com- Acts of the Apostles to see how the early Church spanning between us and where Christ desires The next issue of the NCC Will be dated director; Allison Gratto, Morrisonville, assistant director; Samantha Fazioli, Saranac Lake; Erin Miner, Saranac Lake; Wil Neves, plete, we must cooperate in our Creator’s work of actually lived out these difficult calls of our Lord. us to be We must be radical, radical Christians Massena; Mary Catherine Jadlos, Potsdam and third Week chaplain Father Joseph Giroux, pastor in Malone. See page 5 for more FULL STORY, PAGE 3 completing us. How on earth are we to do this? Maybe they knew what Christ really meant, that ready to serve the Lord with every ounce of our Aug. 17. In the meantime, visit photos. “Go, sell your possessions and give to the poor… we didn't really have to sell things that we own being. It is only is being radical, in being rooted, WWW.northcountrycatholic.org and ” Arguably one of the most difficult scriptures in and give to those who are in need. will we bear the fruit of vine. It is only then that James Franke reflects on ‘radical Christianity’... p. 12 the Gospels, it does not leave much breathing In the early chapters of Acts we read, "and we will be living as true Church, as followers of the NCC’s Facebook page YOUNG CATHOLIC VOICE: room for interpretation. Jesus clearly tells us they sold their possessions and goods and dis- Jesus Christ and His Gospel.