The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 70, Number 18 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Respect life Month NORTH COUNTRY begins I PAGE 5

Synod of the Family opens I PAGE 11 CATHOLIC OCT. 7, 2015 Pope left u.s. impressed by its people ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM PHILADEL­ the people" and how they Francis responded to a the pope said. For "men of 'GOD BLESS PHIA(CNS)- As the American Air­ were "so loving. It was beau­ dozen questions, including prayer, good pastors" the cri­ lines plane taking him to tiful." why he spoke with such sis was truly a "tribulation." AMERICA' Rome from Philadelphia took Spending close to 50 min­ compassion to U.S. bishops Sexual abuse occurs in fami­ off, Pope Francis said he pic­ utes with members of the in Washington about what lies, schools and other envi­ Pope Francis tured the faces of all the peo­ media flying back to Rome they went through in the af­ ronments, he said, but when ple he met, and he prayed for with him Sept. 27, the pope termath of the clerical sex the abuser is a priest it is "a says goodbye them. said he also was struck by abuse crisis. kind of sacrilege," because a At the end of his first-ever the sincere piety of people at "I felt a need to express priest's job is to help a per­ visit to the United States, the his Masses and prayer serv­ compassion because what son grow in love of God and, pope told reporters he "was ices. happened was horrible, and instead, an abusive priest surprised by the warmth of Shortly after takeoff, Pope many of them suffered a lot," "squashes" his victims.

Religious NORTH COUNTRY COLLEGIANS IN PHILLY jubilarians to be honored Bishop Terry R. LaValley will preside at the annual diocesan religious jubilee Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. A reception in the Brzana Hall will follow The 2015 jubilarians are: Sr. jean Marie Chiovitti, SSj, 75 Years Sr. Mary Carolyn Madden, RSM, 70 Years Sr. Mary William Argy, SSj, 65 Years Sr. Catherine Laboure Goodbout, SSj,65 Years CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A.SHEMITZ Sr. Mary judith Baumert, Pope Francis waves from the steps as SSj, 60 Years he boards an American Airlines jet­ Sr. Rita Frances Brady, liner at Philadelphia International Air­ GNSH , 60 Years Sr. Catherine Cummings, port Sept.27 for his return to Rome RSM, 60 Years follcming asix-day apostolic visit to Sr. Anne Hogan, SSj, 60 the U.S. The pope ended his trip to Years the United States with acall for Sr. Louella Pelletier, SCSL, Catholics to keep the enthusiasm of 50 Years Among 71 college students who traveled from schools in the North Country to Philadelphia to see Pope Francis were Paige the visit. while continuing to welcome Henson, Francine Nihozeko, Anna Padovani and Sylvie Choinoire from St.lawrence University, led by Amanda Conklin, campus newcomers and care for creation. Minister of SlU and SU NY Canton, front center; and Father Scott Belina, parochial vicar, St. Andre Bessette, Malone. Mrs. Conklin FULL STORY, PAGE 10 Celebrate Christ writes about the college pilgrimage on page. 7 To be held Oct. 16, for school personnel; and Oct.1? for all ENCOUNTERSWITHTHEPOPE: North Country pilgrims share stories, p.3,4,7,8,9 involved in ministry in Lake Placid II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 Lie DIOCESAN LIFE OCT.7,2015 N ORTH COUNTRY EDITOR'S NOTE CATHOLIC Box 326 Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 Following the leader in respect for life USPS 0039-3400 I decided it was perfectly fine in his own image, destined to and your concern for family all seemed to share: BISHOP TERRY to begin the NCC's ob­ live forever, and de­ life. In all of this, you recog­ 'The encounters with which I R.LAVALlEY servance of October as serving of the utmost nize that Jesus is in your midst was privileged to share with President Respect Life Month, reverence and respect." and that your care for one an­ the Holy Father, even if from a REV.JOSEPH A. MORGAN with a roundup of our In his final message other is care for Jesus himself." distance, provided the atmos­ Vice President diocesan experience to Americans last This is the message we will phere from which I could fill SR. JEN NIFERVOTRAW,SSJ during Pope Francis' week, he said, "Your carry forward in all our atten­ my lungs with the grace I need Secretary-Treasurer visit to our country. care for me and your tion to life issues throughout to guide our local church even MARY LOU KILIAN The pope, of course, generous welcome are this month and beyond. more aware of the needs of the Editor/ has had plenty to say a sign of your love for In the meantime, we offer hurting in our midst. General Manager about the inestimable Jesus and your faith­ messages from several among "The tremendous excitement value of life "even the fulness to him. So, too, us who made a short pilgrim­ and religious fervor that I expe­ PUbliSh45iS- weakest and most vul- Marylou is your care for the age to Washington, New York rienced among tens of thou­ @ sues per year: nerable, the sick, the Kilian poor, the sick, the City or Philadelphia to hear sands of people tells me that _ Weekly except old, the unborn and the homeless and the im­ this Holy Father in person. God's Spirit is very much alive skipping one poor, are masterpieces migrant, your defense Bishop LaValley's comments and at work in our midst," week in Jan. of God's creation, made of life at every stage, captured the experience they Bishop LaValley said. and every other week beginningi July through Aug. and skipping one week in APASTOR'S PERSPEGIVE Dec. by the Diocese of Og- densburg. 622 Washington Street, Og­ A favorite moment of Pope Francis' visit densburg, N.Y. 13669. I am still remembering each bishops of our Church. peoples and religious." Editorial Office: of the details of Pope Francis' 'Father Bill Say~' '''' ~ Dorothy Day was a true sup­ Thomas Merton's writings 622 Washington Street, visit. There were so many tipastor22@ gnlail.conl porter of the Second Vatican continue to be excellent medi­ Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. magnificent events big and ,&.., Council; she hoped the Council tations on life and religion. Telephone: small, so many surprises big would elevate the Catholic Merton died in a sad accident (315) 608-7556 and small. Iii Church's efforts to oppose war in 1968 when he was just 51 Today I want to share with /I - especially nuclear war - and years old. E-mail: you one of my favorite mo­ call all Catholics to work I encourage you - I insist that news@northcountry ments. During Pope Francis' harder to help the poor. all of you - investigate the writ­ catholic.org speech (really, a meditation) know Dorothy Day and Then Thomas Merton - truly ings of Thomas Merton, espe­ that he presented to the mem­ Thomas Merton. I was sad­ a patron for personally - had a cially if you have never read Entered at the bers of the Congress of our dened to discover that many profound influence on my own his writings. Go to the library, Post Office: country. He listed four Ameri­ knew nothing of them. Person­ vocation. you will find so much to truly Ogdensburg, NY cans that he considered exem­ ally, I was thrilled that Pope I read his bestselling autobi­ strengthen and enliven your 13669 and plars of the call to freedom, Francis chose these two - llit­ ography, 'The Seven Story spiritual life. additional mailing offices as dialogue and concern for the erally cheered in the quiet of Mountain," when I was in high I do want to repeat how Periodical Postage. poor. my own living room as I school. It was a powerful time thrilled I was the Pope Francis I am certain that all in the watched on television. for me. He described how he mentioned Dorothy Day and Subsaiptioo: Congress, as well as all watch­ These are two of my heroes. had decided to convert to the Thomas Merton as exemplars For one year: ing on television, recognized I know their stories - I have Catholic Church after a rather of Catholics who have had a In-Diocese Rate: $27 the first two - Abraham Lincoln taught about them and their raucous youth. powerful influence on the Outside ofDiocese Rate:$30 and Martin Luther King, Jr. writings often - they have both He then decided to enter the search of all Catholics for free­ These two individuals have had a real influence on my life. monastery, a Trappist dom for care of the poor, for Matters for publication been so truly important in the Dorothy Day, born in 1897, Monastery - not to hide away - peace and dialogue. should be effort to bring freedom to all dedicated herself in the 1930s but rather to reach so many of They both have had such a addressed to Americans. to the establishment of the us with his writings and profound influence in my life. PO Box 326 Lincoln and King represent ministry of the Catholic Worker poems. He continued to write I am a better person because of Ogdensburg, NY 13669 the efforts of a host of people Movement, an effort to bring in the monastery especially the writings and teachings of and should be received by throughout the history of our help to the poor and homeless with his call to bring peace to Dorothy Day and Thomas Mer­ Thursday prior to country who have worked so as well as to nonviolence and our world and to nonviolence ton. I never met either of them publication. hard for the place of freedom peace. and his call to dialogue with all - but I feel I knew them well. Paper is printed each Monday; for all. So we do honor both Pope Francis spoke of others of faith, whatever faith Pope Francis ended this part dateline is Wednesday. Lincoln and King and give Dorothy Day, in this way: "Her they follow. of his talk by saying: "Three Member, Catholic Press them a place of home in our social activism, her passion for Pope Francis said this about sons and a daughter of this Association. country. justice and the cause of the op­ Thomas Merton: land, four individuals and four Then the Pope added two pressed, were inspired by the "Merton was above all a man dreams: Lincoln, liberty; Martin POSTMASTER: outstanding Catholic saints - Gospel, her faith and the exam­ of prayer, a thinker who chal­ Luther King, Liberty in plurality Send address changes to not canonized as yet - two who ple of the saints." lenged the certitudes of his and non-exclusion; Dorothy North Country Catholic, are not well known among Dorothy Day was so dedi­ time and opened new horizons Day, social justice and the PO Box 326 many, even many Catholics. cated to this cause of the poor for souls and for the Church. rights of persons; and Thomas Ogdensburg, NY Since that talk of Pope Fran­ that she became a radical, He was also a man of dialogue, Merton, the capacity for dia­ 13669-0326 cis, I often ask many if they often challenging even the a promoter of peace between logue and openness to God." II NOR. TH e 0 U N T R. ye A THO Li e OCT.7,2015 DIOCESAN LIFE FOLLOW ME Happy Coincidence? Blessed Providence! miliar Communion Hymn, By Bishop Terry R. laValley Pescador de Hombres! Happy Coincidence ... not a The day before I left for chance. Blessed Provi­ Washington, DC and New dence, for sure! York City for the Papal Visit, As we left Mass and were I enjoyed celebrating the walking back to the Bishops' Mass for the opening of the bus, parked on the street in new school year at Immacu­ front of St. Francis of Assisi late Heart Central in Water- Church, I thought what a fit­ town. ting place to conclude my It was the Feast of St. pilgrimage. Matthew, the Apostle. In my Here we saw so many peo­ homily, I reflected on the ple who live on the margins Gospel passage for the of life sitting on the Church Feast, that familiar scene steps. The Franciscan friars where Matthew was visited serve hundreds of sand­ by Jesus at his tax collector wiches every day from that post and invited by the Lord place of worship. to "Follow me." Here, as Pope Francis so Those words have special eloquently reminded us meaning for me as I chose again and again, were some them as my episcopal of the "leftover" people, motto. those who our economy My first opportunity to don't seem to need. We can meet Pope Francis was the number the unborn, the eld­ next day at mid-day prayer erly, the migrant, the perse­ at St. Matthew's Cathedral in cuted, among them as well. Washington, DC. The encounters with The Holy Father told the which I was privileged to bishops: "Our greatest joy share with the Holy Father, is to be shepherds ... , pas­ even if from a distance, pro­ tors with undivided hearts vided the atmosphere from and selfless devotion. We which I could fill my lungs need to preserve this joy with the grace I need to and never let ourselves be guide our local church even robbed of it." more aware of the needs of the hurting in our midst. Later that afternoon, I PHOTO BY COLLEEN MINER • joined thousands from all Bishop Terry R. laValley and other bishops concelebrated the Sept.26 papal Mass at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Here, The tremendous excite­ ment and religious fervor over the world at the Canon­ Bishop laValley reflects on his opportunities to pray with Pope Francis in Washington and New York. ization Mass of Blessed Ju­ that I experienced among tens of thousands of people nipero Serra at the Basilica the end of my standing behind them, it Holy Father to the United of the National Shrine of the tells me that God's Spirit is ordination/installation seemed that peace was pos­ States, Archbishop Vigano, very much alive and at work Immaculate Conception. liturgy at St. Mary's Cathe­ sible, if only, as His Holiness to preside at the Eucharist. At that Mass, on the eve of in our midst. I know that dral. tells us again and again, we That day we experienced a the many pilgrims who my anniversary to the To say the least, my would learn how to dia­ true miracle on ice. priesthood, we sang trekked to Philadelphia for prayer experiences with the logue, to encounter. I couldn't help but remi­ the World Meeting of Fami­ Pescador de Hombres ("Lord Holy Father were powerful, My final opportunity to nisce about that beautiful You Have Come to the lies and the concluding inspirational and joy-filled! pray with the Pope would be diocesan event, as I walked Papal Mass experienced sim­ Seashore"), a hymn I chose I pray I never lose that joy at Madison Square Gardens. out in procession over the for my first Mass. Happy ilar feelings of joy and grati­ or be robbed of it. What a venue! covered ice where the New tude. Coincidence! The Multi-Religious Gath­ The last time I celebrated York Rangers won the Stan­ The next morning I flew to It was with much eager ering with Pope Francis at Mass at a place which was ley Cup too many years ago. anticipation that I returned New York and that evening the World Trade Center Me­ home to a hockey team was Only this time, not only was participated in an awe-filled back home. We are rightly morial was a very moving during the Year of Faith Archbishop Vigano present, proud of the Vicar of Christ Vespers Service at beautiful experience for me. when thousands throughout the Holy Father himself St. Patrick's Cathedral. Talk on earth, our Pope Francis. When former Mayor Rudy the Diocese of Ogdensburg presidedl His pastoral visit, like all about coincidence - on this, Guiliani arrived for the serv­ and beyond gathered on a Many fellow pilgrims, the anniversary of my ordi­ pastoral visits, should af­ ice, standing just a few feet beautiful autumn Sunday af­ priests and laity from the firm and challenge, inspire nation day - the Recessional from me, I found it difficult ternoon at the Olympic North Country joined in the Hymn selected for Vespers and motivate. to swallow as I remembered Arena in Lake Placid. Eucharistic celebration. Let us continue to pray for was the same hymn, 0 God the horror of that dreadful On that wonderful occa­ And, wouldn't you know, beyond All Praising, I chose our Holy Father. We pray day. When a Jewish rabbi sion we were privileged and while it was a different city and do our part to see that to be sung as I imparted my and Muslim Imam em­ blessed to welcome the per­ and a different venue, that first Episcopal blessing at the message he brings will braced, with the Holy Father sonal representative of the night heard us singing a fa- bear much fruit. COUNTRY CATHOLIC DIOCESAN LIFE 0(T.7,2015 With outstretched hands ... one pilgrim's reflection

ally pass right in front of us tried to get a picture of the By Deacon Kevin Mastellon as we hoped or did the mo­ Pope as he passed. (ontributingwriter torcade route change for se­ It was hard to see him curity reasons? through the sea of human­ Join the North Country Catholic in PHILADElPHIA · My wife, Kathy ity. Perhaps the lens would and I were among the bus The outstretched hands of capture proof I was there. I honoring the special priests in your life. loads of pilgrims from our saw him, as so many of Diocese who participated in memory sticks testified to those around me did, for the Papal Mass in Philadel­ the awe and respect most just a moment; a glimpse. phia September 27. That memory will have to The NCC will be honoring our priests in There are two images, folks have for this Pope. suffice; my arm is a bit too both involve outstretched short. the Nov. 4th issue of the paper. hands, that define my emo­ The emotion was a sense of The outstretched hands tions coming from the expe­ being in the company of a were not reaching fo r him, rience. Francis. They were reaching We invite you to send a message to your By 6 a.m. Sunday we were unique, gifted, blessed man. to give permanence to a mo­ strategically positioned It was an honor to be ment. Proof that "I was pastor, spiritual advisor or priestly friend. along the motorcade route there" when Francis was in $20 - a 1 column X 2 inch ad with a short to "see" Pope Francis. We among the witnesses Philadelphia. were located at the entry­ The outstretched hands of message (e.g., Father Smith, we appreciate way to the ticketed section We waited for the mo­ memory sticks testified to your service, from the Jones Family) at the intersection of the ment, a moment in time the awe and respect most Ben Franklin Parkway and when the Supreme Pontiff folks have for this Pope. $40 - a 2 column x 2 inch ad featuring your 20th Street. No one could might, if we were lucky, The emotion was a sense message, a photo or graphic design argue the quality of our pass slowly by our location of being in the company of venue. and bless us with his pres­ a unique, gifted, blessed $135 - Quarter page ad We settled in with other ence. man. It was an honor to be pilgrims from Watertown About nine hours from among the witnesses. $250 - Half page ad and our new found friends the time we staked-out our An hour later most of from the States of Delaware, location the huge screen those same hands stretched $475 - Full page ad Pennsylvania and Washing­ came to life again .... and out again. ton and other locales. there was Francis in that But the hands were de­ (The North Country Catholic provides design services) We watched and waited. special bubble-car created void of gadgets. The hands, We watched as the crowd for his comfort and safety. including my own, were Must be returned to the NCC by grew and grew over the nine t was clear he was only raised to signal a desire to hours. about quarter mile or so receive communion from Oct. 28, 2015 We watched as hundreds from where we were stand­ one of the hundreds of of police from the Philadel­ ing. The sound of cheering priests and deacons who phia City Police Department became louder. Someone distributed communion to were augmented by officers very official had decided the the fa ithful, the willing, the tfYi;; ~ ~:: l d Uk; t: h'o ~r' a -; r~e ~ i~ ;: from the Pennsylvania State need for ticketed access to hungry for Christ. N orth Country Catholic Police, Homeland Security, the area where the Pope was These hands were out­ the Transportation Safety to celebrate Mass was no stretched for Him, Jesus. I NAME,______Administration, the Secret longer necessary. The emotion this time was Service and others. The gates were pushed thanksgiving to be at this j ADDRESS______And we waited. aside and our protected lit­ Mass with the Pope as prin­ The crowd was peaceful, tle squatter's zone was over­ cipal celebrant; to be there • CITY STATE__ ZIP ______quiet. Occasionally some run. with my wife; to witness group or other would break We were no longer in the hundreds of people all at­ ~ Ad Size: into song and every once in second file from the rail tempting to do as we did, with a clear view of the signal our desire for Jesus. 10 $20 Special Message only 0 $40 2x2 a while the huge video screens and blaring sound street. If lucky we were now The moment gave me ·0 $135 Quarter Page 0 $250 Ha lf P age speakers would come to life, fourth or five rows deep. I hope for our Church, for our define "row" loosely. I 0 $475 Full P age startling most of us, with a faith as Catholic Christians. live scene from wherever And then there he was, We will measure the im­ just a few hundred feet pact of Pope Francis' pas­ I Message as it w ill a ppear in t h e a d (please prin t) Pope Francis happened to be during the day. from us. toral visit to the United And we waited for our As Pope Francis ap­ States by how our society turn, wondering. proached our location hun­ and our church respond in Would we be as close to dreds of hands shot into the the months to come. I sus­ this saintly man as the sem­ sky - mine included. pect the same will be true of inarians at St. Charles Bor­ And at the end of each me. Mail ch ecks payable to: North Co un try Catholic romeo appeared to be? hand was a device, usually a For now, I am grateful and phone, as nearly everyone humbled by the experience. PO Box 106, Canajoharie, NY 13317 Would the Pope-mobile re- II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CA T H 0 Li e OCT.7 ,2 015 DIOCESAN LIFE

Every Life Is Worth Living October is Respect Life Month The 43rd Annual RESPECT LIFE PROGRAM "[I]n recognizing the inestimable value of human life, we must also reflect on how we use it. Life is first and foremost a gift." -- Pope Francis 2015-16 Respect Life Program Prayer and Program Gnide, USCCB

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We invite you to visit the RESPECT LIFE OFFICE website at: www.rcdony.org/pro-life II NOR TH e 0 U N TRY C AT H 0 Li e DIOCESAN LIFE OCT. 7, 2015 BISHOP'S FUND 2015 .... UNITED AS ONE FAMILY Bishop's Schedule Environmental Stewardship Oct. 10 -10:30 a.m ., Deacon Council Meeting at St. Mary's Cathedral Action and prayer to Fund aids youth ministry 4:30 p.m ., Mass at Sacred Heart promote care for creation During his recent visit, Pope Francis youth leaders to incorporate Church in Massena followed by connect and to celebrate called on the global faith community By Deacon Brian Dwyer this essential ministry into their faith in the beautiful Knight of the Year Banquet to discern, not only whether our Outgoing director of youth ministry parish life. Adirondacks. lifestyles are promoting care for cre­ Our Diocesan programs so All of these programs and Oct. 11 - 2:00 p.m., Diocesan Reli­ The office of youth min­ generously supported by many more would not be ation, but also whether our social, eco­ istry is committed to being the donors of the Bishops possible without your gen­ gious Jubilee at St. Mary'sCathedral nomic and political choices are the "traveling companions fund continue to grow. erous support of the annual protecting the interests of the poorest of our young people." Our Diocesan youth rally Bishop Fund Appeal. Oct. 13 - 12:00 p.m., Mass at St. among us. Youth ministry is being fu­ continues to bring hundreds We are indebted for the Mary'sCathedral Below are two suggestions for ac­ eled by so many caring and of teens and youth leaders many sacrifices you make. tion and prayer provided by The Global faith-filled adults who are together to celebrate their Please be assured of our Oct.14-10:00 a.m., Opening School Catholic Climate Movement walking the journey with faith and grow in their com­ continued prayers. Mass at Notre Dame Church in Mai­ (www.CatholicClimateMovement.glob our young people by show­ mitment to Christ. al). ing concern, compassion, We are pleased to be offer­ one and visit to Holy Family School • Suggestion:" In December, the Cli­ love, and faith. ing leadership weekends for Protecting God's Children 5:00 p.m., Dinner with Deacon mate Change Conference in Paris will The guiding principles of High school students at Jubilarians and Wives at the Bishop's The Diocese of Ogdensburg has obtain the action plans and commit­ youth ministry are disciple­ Guggenheim. Each year the Residence in Ogdensburg ship, connection, and gift­ office sponsors a bus to scheduled sessions for Protecting ments of each government coming to edness. travel to Washington on the God'sChildren for Adults. Pre-regis­ the reduction of global warming. Oct. 15 - 5:30 p.m., 500th Anniver­ Our Diocesan and parish anniversary of Roe vs. Wade tration online is required in order to You are invited to send the follow­ programs always aim to to promote and defend all sary Massof the Birth ofSt.Teresa of ing message to delegates: participate. Participants may prereg­ make sure we are bringing human life. Avila at St. Mary'sChurch in Evans ister at www.virtus.org by selecting more young people into re­ Our summer camp at Mills TO WORLD LEADERS IN THE UNITED lationship with Christ. Guggenheim continues to the registration button and follow­ NATIONS CLIMATE SUMMIT:"Climate We aim to make sure their be a wonderful opportunity ing the directions. All employeesand change affects everyone, but especially gifts and talents are being for hundreds of teens to re- volunteers who participate in church Rest in Peace the poor and most vulnerable people used to build up parish life sponsored activities with minor are and the kingdom of God. To Report Abuse among us. Inspired by Pope Francis and required to participate Further infor­ This week marks the anniversary the "Laudato Si"Encyclical, we call on We strive to make sure of the deaths of the following they feel a connection with If you have acomplaint of suspected mation is available from Atonement you to drastically cut carbonemissions clergymen men who have served their parish and Diocesan misconduct involving diocesan Sister Ellen Donahue,315-393- to keep the global temperature rise in the Diocese of Ogdensburg family by knowing that we clergy, religious, employeesor volun­ 2920, ext. 1440 below the dangerous l.5'C threshold, Oct. 7 - Rev.Jean N. Laverlocher, and to aid the world'spoorest in cop­ are all one by our faith and teers, contact: Upcoming sessions; Baptism. 0.M .I.,1884 ing with climate change impacts." Victims Assistance Coordinator, Terri­ Oct.S - 6:30 p.m., Church of the Visi­ The youth office will now Oct.S - Rev. Edward Letourneau, anne Yanulavich, Adult & Youth tation, Norfolk benefit greatly by the work 1898 Go to www.CatholicClimateMove­ of the youth committee in Counseling Services of Northern New Oct. 14 - 6 p.m ., St.Augustine's Oct. 9 - Rev.William Joseph Nor­ ment.global, print out the sheet for response to our Diocesan York,413 Ryan Road, Churubusco, NY, Church, North Bangor mandeau, 1892; Rev. Francis Xavior signatures, sign and invite friends goals. Many parishes have 12923; e-mail :terrianneyan­ Oct. 14 - 6:30 p.m., StJames Church, and/or parish members to sign,scan signed up to begin or en­ Chagnon, 1911 ; Most Rev. Leo R. [email protected] Phone: 518- Gouverneur sheet and email to: hello@ hance their youth ministry Smith,1963 483-3261 ; or Father James Seymour, Oct. 20 - 5:30 p.m., Trinity Catholic CatholicClimateMovement.global efforts. Oct. 10 - Rev. Robert Duford, 1949; Our vision for youth min­ the Episcopal Vicar for Clergy at 315- School, Massena • Suggestion: Join others around the Rev.J. A. Sirois, O.M.I., 1950 istry will help pastors and 393-2920 ,ext. 1340 globe in daily prayer for each other Oct.ll- Rev.William Burns, 1837 and for our world leaders who will be Oct. 12 - Rev. Francis Xavior Pelletier, Follow Pope Francis on making these decisions to protect 1881 ; Rev. P'Joseph Mullins, O.S.A, creation in all its forms. JOB OPENING Twitter! 1960 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg is seeking a Prayer for the Environmental Director of Youth Ministry. Oct. 13 - Rev. Francis X. Campbell, O.S.A., 1984 Common Good The position is responsible for the planning and As we breathe the very air which sus­ implementation of the diocesan youth program. Applicants tains us, we remember your love, must be a practicing Catholic. Applicants should have a God, which gives us life. Fill us with Bachelor's Degree with extensive ex perience in the field s of your compassion for Creation. Empty religious education and faith formation, successful experience us of apathy, selfishness, and fear of as youth minister, knowledge of current catechetical all pessimism and hesitation. Breathe documents, familiarity with the characteristics of youth's into us solidarity with all who suffer personal, spiritual and emotional development, proven = NjAmW:AN now and the future generations who R:-wumoN interpersonal skills and competency in administration and the will suffer because of our environ­ use of technology. Submit letter of interest, resume and three "Family owned dealership serving the mental irresponsibility Move us into professional references to: Human Resources Office, Diocese North Country for over 56 years!" action to save our earth and to build of Ogdensburg, P.O. Box 369, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or For more in fo rmation, visit our Website your sustainable Kingdom. Amen. e-mail [email protected]. at: www.ba rstowmotors.com (Source: Education for Justice, a Deadline for application is October 23, 2015. MARKET ST., POTSDAM, NY • (315) 265-8800 Project of the Center of Concern) NOFtTH C OUNTFtY C ATHOLI C OCT.7 , 2015 DIOCESAN LIFE YOUNG CATHOLIC VOICE Pope Francis ... coming around the bend! Maher and Andrea BocellL) young Catholics could have We walked a lot and slept lit­ on families at the festival By Amanda Miner We otherwise had no tickets an encounter like this. It tle. On Saturday night, due touched their hearts in a Campus minister, St.lawrence and wouldn't have gotten completely ignites one's to security closings and personal way. Many of them Uni versity and SUNY Canton within a mile of the Pope. faith and gives hope that wanting to get to our seats, commented that they knew God answered my prayers. the young church is alive many did not eat dinner they had found their home "Trust in the Lord with all I was blessed to be able to and well. until 9 p.m. Their faith and in the Church and with New­ your heart and lean not on attend two World Youth It is very difficult, espe­ the excitement of the Pope man club even though they your own understanding." Days as a young teen/ adult cially on a secular college coming around the bend of are away from their immedi­ This very popular scrip­ and being with that many campus to live the Catholic the road sustained them. ate families . ture verse rang true to me other young Catholics from faith. This trip was an op­ Their joy was contagious. The biggest thing that this past weekend as I all over the world with our portunity for students to Even on the 4+ mile walk struck me and will stay in handed the reigns over to Holy Father was life chang­ grow in fellowship with back to our bus with all of my heart is the beauty of the Holy Spirit to help me ing. other Catholic students, to our things on our backs, the the global Church. lead a group of 71 college My favorite part of this deepen their faith and to students were singing and On Sunday, we stood in students to Philadelphia. trip to Philadelphia was embrace their place in the dancing. Many students who front of City Hall and Planning this trip was, to watching the faces of my Universal Church. attended are away from watched Mass with Pope put it lightly, difficult. students and hearing about Throughout the trip, my their families and home Francis on the large screens. their experiences. I wish all students didn't complain. countries. Pope Francis' talk CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE I wish all young Catholics could have an encounter like this. It completely ignites one's faith and gives hope that the young church is alive and well The details of security, road closings, ticketing, food, and accommodations were always changing as the city of brotherly love tried to navigate the logistics of the possible two million people descending upon the city with the hopes of get­ ting a glimpse of Pope Fran­ cis. We planned as much as possible and then as we boarded our charter bus at 9 a.m. on Sept. 25 , we had to trust in God. God is good. When we ar­ rived at Roman Catholic High school, the first free all boys Catholic High School in the US, right in the heart of Philly, our generous host, Father Bongard announced that he had a surprise. He had managed to acquire 69 tickets in the seated re­ served section of the Festi­ val of Families, nicknamed "Francis Fest" on Saturday night. This work of the Holy Spirit led to our entire group getting a very close en­ THE RESPECT LIFE OFFICE counter with Pope Francis (we also got to see Catholic DIOCESE OF OGDENSBURG Comedian, Jim Gaffigan, Actor Mark Wahlberg, Aretha www.rcdony.org/pro-life Franklin, The Fray, Matt II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 Lie DIOCESAN LIFE OCT.7,2015

Diocesan encounters ••• Our church: universal, alive and hope-filled Our adventure to the Papal Mass in Philadelphia re­ minded us on a whole new scale of how universal, alive and hope-filled the Catholic Church is! The enthusiastic group of 28 from St. Stephens (including twelve high school students) often mentioned the abun­ dance of JOY that we experienced as a highlight and de­ lighted that it was often found in unexpected settings. Whether we were profoundly participating in Mass with the Pope and hundreds of thousands all over the city while standing in the middle of a city street miles from the altar, or encountering incredibly kind and thoughtful event sup­ port staff, or reflecting on the Pope's homilies with new friends in the crowd, joy was abundant. Even the hours of waiting with a crazy hope that we'd be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of the Pope in person, were a gift. PHOTO BY GIDGET KIMBLE Imagine our absolute elation, when the Pope passed right Her patience was rewarded as diocesan staff member Gidget Kimble -who claimed aspace at 6 a.m. for the chance to see Pope by us in the Pope mobile Francis arrive at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia for the 4 p.m. Mass - captured aprized photo. Favorite Francis moment I don't have his exact quote, but Phil Moots (a student of IHC in Water­ town) pointed out to our bus that Francis shut down the entire city of Philadelphia - and that's pretty amazing. What's more, in the midst of what was a logis­ tical nightmare, there was joy. People were lined up Clare Woolschlager, Caitlin Lashbrooks, Marissa Halko and Macey Halko, ali from St. for security, subways, and Stephen's Croghan, are ready to welcome Pope Francis to Philadelphia. sandwiches, but they did so with joy. Now that's a "Francis effect." Saturday's talk was my Collegians favorite Francis moment. His poor translator had to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 from inside!) The Roman Even though we weren't sit on the edge of his seat Catholic Mass and Eucharist trying to keep up while physically present on Ben­ are the same all over the jamin Franklin Parkway or world. Even in many lan­ the Holy Father pounded receiving communion, guages, we were all united away at his speech. But everyone was participating in that moment, and are his treatment of beauty, in the Mass all around us. every time we celebrate truth, and goodness as The entire city was en­ Mass! needed and as found in gulfed in the beauty of the Let us continue to pray for the family was excellent. Mass. It was one of the most each other, our fellow Chris­ I trust he reminded profound experiences I've many "the family is a fac­ tians who are persecuted tory of hope!" been a part of. You could for practicing their faith Doris Paitt of Gouvemeur and Lori Hanno, Lowville were among hundreds of pilgrims hear the music ringing out publicly and for Pope Fran­ Fr. Bryan Stitt from the Diocese of Ogdensburg who made the trip to Philadelphia to join Pope Fran­ throughout the streets (even cis! Diocesan Vocation Director cis forthe closing Mass ofthe World Meeting ofFamilies. II NOR. THe 0 U N T R. yeA THO Lie OCT.7,2015 IC DIOCESAN LIFE

•• .with Pope Francis Most exciting moment of my life It was THE most exciting moment of my life! While waiting on line to get into Madison Square Garden, seeing all the peo­ ple gathering, and everyone full of anticipation, I thought of the crowds gath­ ering to see and hear Jesus: Who IS this man, what is so SPECIAL? Once they saw and heard, then they KNEW. They just wanted to be in His presence. I can now only imagine being this excited again when I am able to enter Heaven, and see our Lord, face to face, God Willing. The one thing I'll always remember is the feeling of joy and excitement at seeing the pope. Then, secondly, the ab­ Dr.Charies Robinson of the Church ofthe Visitation in Norfolk served as one of 125 solute sense of peace and a ushers for the Sept. 25 Madison Square Garden Mass. true connection to not just the Holy Father but the en­ tire world of Catholicism Anita Soltero, ORE for St. Pete(s Parish in Plattsburgh, was seated in the second level Winning the lottery and my fellow Catholics. for Pope Francis' Mass at Madison Square Garden in New York City I will not be able to look at I replied to a request from same request and after a bly THE most effective it. What a GREAT way to wit­ the NY State K of C Council lottery, my name was cho­ my faith in the same way evangelizing tool EVER. I am nessl again. It means that much for volunteers to serve as sen. wearing my Pope Francis Anita Soltero ushers for the Madison On Friday (Sept. 25) I left more. pin everywhere I go, and This Papal event is proba- St. Peter's, Plattsburgh Square Garden Mass. Many the hotel at 8 a.m. and people are asking me about other organizations of didn't get back until after 8. Catholics were sent the The security was very tight at MSG. I had to submit a picture about one month ago and then picked up my badge at 9:30 before being allowed in. It made me look official! Then I just waited until 4 p.m. to go to my station. Pope's arrival was a big event for the crowd. It was quite a site to see 18,000+ Catholics in one place. Great homily from the Pope and wrap up from Car­ dinal Dolan. I firmly believe that we now have a truly Catholic (meaning universal) Pope, who understands and well integrates the theological, spiritual and charitable like thousands of other pilgrims,Charlie facets of Catholicism. Robinson and his wife Kathy, posed with Charlie Robinson alifesize Pope Francis cutout, this one in the gift shop of St. Patrick's Church in New York State Kof CSecretary Father Douglas lucia of Canton, Father Thomas Higman,Saranac lake;and Msgr. Dennis Duprey, Plattsburgh; are ready to concele­ Church of the Visitation, Norfolk brate the Mass in Philadelphia. New York. WORLD/NATION II NORTH C OUNTRY C ATHOLI C 0(T.7,2015 Pope urges U.S. Catholics to keep enthusiasm, welcome newcomers Pope Francis bids farewell widely watched and touched By David Agren on topics such protecting life Catholic NewsService in all its stages, religious lib­ erty and acting against cli­ PHILADELPHIA (CNS) - Pope Francis mate change. ended his trip to the United He touched on his environ­ States with a call for mental encyclical, "Laudato Catholics to keep the enthu­ Si'" again in his parting re­ siasm of the visit, while con­ marks. tinuing to welcome "This land has been newcomers and care for cre­ blessed with tremendous ation. gifts and opportunities," the pope said. "[ pray that you In just over five full days in may all be good and gener­ ous stewards of the human the U.S., Pope Francis and material resources en­ trusted to you." reaffirmed the importance His message of unity, kind­ of church and family life, ness and caring captured Catholics and non-Catholics pleaded for indusive alike - especially in Philadel­ attitudes toward immigrants, phia. "He's bringing a sense of reiterated the right of unity that I've not seen here," said Rodney Barnes, a social religious freedom and called work student and non­ for action on climate change Catholic attending the papal Mass in Philadelphia. and care for creation ''The biggest thing for me (in this message) was the "Do not let your enthusi­ small things in life that you asm for jesus, his church, can do for each other every our families, and the broader days," said Rona Iredale, family of society run dry," whose family saw the Mass Pope Francis said at Philadel­ from a rooftop bar. phia International Airport, "I'm not very religious, but prior to flying back to Rome. it was very moving," said "I pray that our days of CNS PHOTO /BRIAN SNYDER, REUTERS Iredale's daughter Hannah, prayer and reflection on the 16, who found much to like importance of the family for Awoman reacts to Pope Francis' final words during the dosing Mass of the World Meeting of Families on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia Sept.27. about the pope. "He's just a a healthy society will inspire chill guy and [ agree with his families to continue to strive views." for holiness and to see the Pope Francis, who met phia as part of the World of evil." The exact impact of the church as their constant again with Vice President Joe Meeting of Families. He de­ "We know with certainty visit remains to be seen, companion, whatever the Biden just prior to leaving lighted droves of well-wish­ that evil never has the last though early signs are prom­ challenges they may face." Sept. 27, acknowledged the ers with an off-the-cuff word," Pope Francis said. "In ising. In just over five full days in warmth of the welcome in speech on family life. God's merciful plan, love and "In terms of articulating his the U.S., Pope Francis reaf­ his final remarks. At Independence Hall , he peace triumph over all." message and generating en­ firmed the importance of "Your care for me and your spoke in Spanish on respect In Washington, the pope thusiasm and connecting church and family life, generous welcome are a sign for religious freedom and addressed a joint meeting of with Americans, it was a pleaded for inclusive atti­ of your love for jesus and urged immigrant communi­ Congress, visited later with tremendous success," said tudes toward immigrants, re­ your faithfulness to him. So, ties - and all Americans - to the homeless and canonized Andrew Chesnut, religious iterated the right of religious too, is your care for the poor, remember their roots and St. junipero Serra, "who re­ studies professor at Virginia freedom and called for ac­ the sick, the homeless and embrace diversity."You minds us all of our call to be Commonwealth University. tion on climate change and the immigrant, your defense should never be ashamed of missionary disciples." "Only time will tell if there's care for crea tion. of life at every stage, and your traditions," he said. The visit involved political lasting impact in terms of The trip reaffirmed the your concern for family life," Pope Francis also stopped and pastoral aspects. Pope more parishioners in the pope's enormous popularity Pope Francis said. in New York, where he visited Francis arrived first in Cuba, pews and a new spirit of par­ with Catholics and non­ "In all of this, you recog­ a Catholic school in Harlem, having helped the decades­ tisan cooperation for the Catholics alike as large nize that jesus is in your addressed the U.N. General long estrangement between common good." crowds convened - even with midst and that your care for Assembly and led a multire­ the communist country and In his final speech, as in tight security - while media one another is care for jesus ligious gathering at ground the United States. some other, Pope Francis coverage was comprehen­ himself," he said. zero -- a "place which speaks In the United States, his ended with the words, "God sive. The pope visited Philadel- so powerfully of the mystery speech to Congress was Bless America." II NORTH CO U N TRY CAT H 0 Lie OCT.7,2015 I[WORC VATICAN-LETTER CATHOLIC Back to the synod: Year given for 'discernment' WORLD also brought debate AT A GLANCE in the Catholic blogosphere focused on the By Cindy Wooden church's outreach to homosexuals and to Syriac patriarch in Detroit: 'We are begging' West to help refugees Catholic NewsSer vice people who have been divorced and civilly FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (CNS) -- It's asituation reaching biblical proportions: remarried without an annulment. But Pope Thousands of refugees fleeing religious persecution, leaving behind their VATICANCITY(CNS)- Pope Francis planned two Francis told reporters traveling with him homes, their memories and their lives.With Iraqi and Syrian Christians escaping gatherings of the Synod of Bishops to focus that the agenda was much wider than that the terror inflicted by radical Islamic extremists, Syriac Patriarch Ignatius Joseph on the family and urged participants to use and focused on helping an even broader III Younan made a plea to Western Christians to save his people, his culture and the year between the assemblies as a time range of Catholics. his homeland during a pastoral visit to the Detroit area Sept. 19-21. The spiritual for "true spiritual discernment" with both ''There is the issue of second marriages, the divorced who enter a new union," he leader of the world's 158,000 Syriac Catholics spoke at St. Toma Syriac Catholic study and prayer. In the months leading up to the opening told reporters Sept. 27 during his inflight Church in Farmington Hills Sept. 21, briefing the congregation on the situation in of the world Synod of Bishops Oct. 4, news conference from Philadelphia to the Middle East and what needs to be done to save thousands of Christians in dozens of books about the Catholic Church Rome. However, "the problem of new the region. "The situation is very devastating and tragic," Patriarch Younan said, and families were published, consultations unions on the part of the divorced is not speaking in both English and Arabic. "For Iraq, this has been happening for two were conducted, conferences held, groups the only problem." generations. For Syria, the war has been taking place for the last three years, formed, petitions were circulated and study The synod working document "mentions with no hope on the horizon for Christians in the area." Patriarch Younan de­ days were sponsored. many" other topics, he said. "For example, scribed the atrocities taking place at the hands of the Islamic State, including the "Spiritual discernment" sounds like a young people are not getting married. They don't want to get married. This is a pastoral destruction of churches, the trafficking of women and girls as sex slaves, and the quiet, peaceful pursuit, but screaming head­ lines and reports of "shadow synods" and problem for the church. Another problem: forced conversion of Christians to Islam. conspiracies by forces allegedly trying to the affective maturity needed for marriage. overturn church doctrine or to keep it in Still another problem is faith," do young The family is the answer to world's brokenness, blandness, pope says the Dark Ages probably made such discern­ people really believe marriage is forever VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The family is the answer to the two extremes facing the ment a challenge for many partiCipants. when they approach the altar? world - fragmentation and "homogenization," in which everything is forced to Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, synod gen­ Marriage preparation is a big and impor­ be the same, Pope Francis said. The family based on marriage between a man eral secretary, told reporters Oct. 2 that tant topic for the synod, Pope Francis said. and a woman is the answer because "it is the cell of asociety that balances the Pope Francis invited church members and "I often think about how preparation for be­ all people of goodwill to discuss the theme coming a priest takes eight years, and then, personal and communal," he said at his general audience Sept.30 in St. Peter's it is not definitive; the church can remove Square. The family also can be "the model of a sustainable management of of the family. "It is not surprising then that there were positions and statements that someone from the clerical state. But for goods and the resources of creation" against today's culture of consumerism, he contrast with each other or focus on differ­ marriage, which is for life, we offer four added. The pope dedicated his audience talk to reviewing his Sept. 19-27 trip to ent aspects. This was foreseen." courses, four meetings. Something is not Cuba and the United States, where he visited Washington, New York, the United "Obviously, it can appear that there is tur­ right there." Nations and Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families. He thanked Cuban bulence on some themes, but we are on the At the end of last year's extraordinary President Raul Castro, U.S. President Barack Obama and U.N. Secretary-General high seas, so there is some turbulence," he Synod of Bishops on the family, Pope Fran­ Ban Ki-moon for their warm welcomes and extended his thanks to all the bish­ said. cis told participants that church leaders and members had a year "to mature, with true ops and everyone who worked to make the trip possible. The cardinal also said that, partially in re­ sponse to accusations that the extraordi­ spiritual discernment, the proposed ideas nary synod's discussions were manipulated and to find concrete solutions to so many Pope has been invited to Canada, but Vatican says nothing confirmed -- at least in its controversial midterm re­ difficulties and innumerable challenges that PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Now that Pope Francis' trip to the United States has port -- changes have been made. Each of the families must confront; to give answers to ended, many wonder when he will visit Canada, as he has been invited to visit three chapters of the working document the many discouragements that surround Montreal in 2017 . Asked about this possibility, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, will be dealt with separately: There will be and suffocate families." Vatican spokesman, said there is no plan to visit Canada at the moment. "I un­ an introduction, a "testimony" by a couple But he also insisted that the "joy of the derstand your desire to see the pope in your city (Montreal), and you have the or a layperson, speeches in the hall and dis­ Gospel" includes the joy of the family. cussion in 13 small groups. The small Speaking Sept. 27 in Philadelphia to a right to hope," a smiling Father Lombardi said in French during a news confer­ gathering of bishops who had attended the ence in Philadelphia Sept. 27. He immediately added that he is not aware of any group reports will be published. A lO-member commission will summa­ World Meeting of Families, Pope Francis "concrete plan for atrip to Canada." Earlier this year, Pope Francis was invited to rize the findings and draft the synod's final said, "As pastors, we bishops are called to visit Montreal in 2017 by Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre, Montreal Archbishop report, which will be voted on and given to collect our energies and to rebuild enthusi­ Christian Lepine and Quebec Prime Minister Philippe Couillard.The biggest Pope Francis. Part of the commission's task, asm for making families correspond ever French Canadian city will celebrate the 375th anniversary of its foundation in he said, is to exercise vigilance to ensure more fully to the blessing of God which 2017. Father Lombardi reminded that, for now, only two papal trips are con­ what is written at the end of each stage and they are! We need to invest our energies not firmed: Africa in November, and Poland in July for World Youth Day. He said other at the end of the synod reflects the so much in rehearsing the problems of the papal trips are just "suppositions." speeches in the hall and the discussion in world around us and the merits of Christi­ the small groups. anity, but in extending a sincere invitation In the year between the synods, much of to young people to be brave and to opt for the turbulence in the media and particularly marriage and the family." COMMENTAR'l]INORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC OCT. 7, 2015

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Sponsored by Features: Bring a sandwich, dessert and North Country Catholi~ PO Box3 26, 6048 for reservations Social Justice Committee, Sisters ofSt drinks will be provided. Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fa x, 1-866-314-7296; Joseph of Watertown, and the Water­ e-mail news@northcountrycatholi c.org. YANKEE POT ROAST town Faith & Ecology Group 'LAUDATO SI' Items must be received in the NCC office byth e Thursday before publication. Chateaugay - The 36th Annual Yankee Contact: Plea se call or email to make Lake Pladd - Pope Francis' encyclical I------.------j Pot Roast, family style harvest dinner reservations, Sr. Bethany, 315-782-3460 "Laudato Si" will be the center of three Music; 7 p.m. North Country Mission of Hope and the will be held. or srbethssj @gmail.com evenings of discussion. Place: St. Peter's main church Jamaica Project. Date: Oct. 18 Date: Oct. 6 and Oct. 13 Speaker: Msgr. Dennis Duprey Date: Oct. 11 Seatings: Noon,2:30 p.m.and 5 p.m.; SPAGHml SUPPER Time: 6 p.m. Schedule: Early registration begins at Take-outs and Home Delivery is at 1 p.m . Watertown - The Altar Rosary Society Place: St.Agnes GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE 11 :45 a.m. Opening Ceremony begins at and 4; Reservations are not needed but will be having a spaghetti supper. Features: Curt Stager, Ph.D. of the fac­ Ellenburg Center - The Lost Sheep Quilt 12:30 PM,foliowed by the Walk of Faith appreciated by calling Pat at 497-3183 Date: Oct. 29 ulty of Paul Smiths will facilitate. Alight shop is going out of business and will be Dinner is from Noon to 2 p.m. or Mary Lou at 497-3154 Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 dinner will begin the sessions. Pre-regis­ selling their inventory at low prices. Place: Walk, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine Place: St. Patrick'sChurch Place: St. Anthony's Msgr. Sechi Hall tration is required Schedule: Oct.9,from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (2.7 miles total); Dinner is atthe St. Au­ Cost:Adults, $9; Children 6- 11 , $4; Cost: Adults, $8; Children, $4.50; under CLINTON and Oct.10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. gustine Parish center under 5,Free 3, Free; Sauce, $5 per quart; Meatballs, Place: Our Lady of the Adirondacks Cost: Walk is free, but donationsare ac­ CRAFT PLUS ASHOW Features: There will be a raffe with $.75 each Features: 10%-50% off, the more you cepted. Dinner is $8 (Non-Walkers), $6 many prizes. Th e Country store will be Features: Take-outs begin at 4 p.m ., Mooers - Ladies of St. Ann Sodality will buy, the more you save. More than 150 (Walkers) adult guests will get a plate available. If you have craft items, please please bring your own containers. be having acrafts plus a show. Bolts of Moda, Andover & Quilting Treas­ full of pulled pork, corn on the cob, call 497-6823. Proceeds will go towards Date:Oct.17 ures fabric. 200 precuts including Jelly baked beans, salad and rolls. Beverages the church 's renovationsand fuel. Work­ CRAFT FAIR VENDORS Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rolls & Charm Packs.; Notions, Books etc. and dessert come with the meal. Chil­ ers are needed, please call 497-6673 . Watertown -Immaculate Heart Central Place: Mooers Fire Station dren 12 and under are $4 ea ch (non­ Home & School Club will be holding our Features: Craft vendors, non-craft ven­ HARVEST DINNER walkers) and $3 each (walkers). HARVEST DINNER second annual craft fair and isin need dors, baked goods, hot lunches, raffe West Chazy - SUoseph'sChurch will Contact: Christa Reyell at 566-6404. St.Regis Falls - St. Ann 'sSociety will be of vendors. prizes. Nonperishable food and mone­ hold their 42nd annual all you can eat holding a Harvest Dinner with turkey Date: Nov. 14 tary donations for local food pantry wel­ Harvest Dinner. HARVEST DINNER and all the trimmings. Cost: $25 per table comed. Date: Oct. 11 Dannemora - SUoseph's Church to Date: Oct. 11 Contact: [email protected] an Contact: 236-7733 Time: Noon to 5 p.m. have a harvest dinner. Time: Noon to 3 p.m. application, or contact Lori Hickman at Place: Parish Center Date: Oct. 11 (518)250-6008; Applications can also be OUR COMMON HOME Place: St. Ann's parish hall Cost: Adults, $10; Children 5-12, $5; Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Adults, $9; Children under 12, $5 picked up at either IHC Primary school Plattsburgh - St. Peter's Parish is pre­ under 5, Free Cost: Adults, $9; Children 5- 11, $5; Features: There will be a 50/50 raffe. on Winthrop Street or Intermediate senting a program on Pope Francis'En­ Features: The menu will include a Buffet under 5,Free Contact: Take-outs available by calling school on South Massey Street in Water­ cyclical Laudato Si. Style Ham Dinner with all the trim­ Features: Roast turkey with all the trim­ 51 8-522-4633 town . Deadline is Oct. 19. Date: Wednesdays Oct. 8 - Nov.4. mings. Take-outs are available at $10; mings will be served. Take-outs avail­ Time: from 6:30 until 8:00 pm. JEFFERSON Country Store, Benefit Drawing. able. There will also be a Chinese raffe, PEACEFUL PRAYER FOR LIFE Place: Emmaus Room. Contact: call 518-493-4521. craft tables, country store, flea market ROSARY CRUSADE Watertown - Join us for a peaceful, Presenters: Msg. Duprey and members and live music by Ann-Marie Petrashune Watertown - ARosary Crusade has been prayerful witness of prayer and hymns of the Environmental SteWardship WALK OF FAITH & DINNER and Robert Rubado. Proceeds benefit St. planned for the Sanctity of human life. group. Peru - The CC of St.Augustine's and St. Joseph's Renovation Fund and St. Paul s Date: Oct. 7 Date: Every day through October includ­ Patrick's Parish, The Peru Community in McKee, Ky. CELEBRATE OUR LADYTHE ROSARY Time:5:15 p.m. ing Sundays. Church, Catholic Daughters of the Ameri ­ Place: Holy Family Church Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Plattsburgh -St. Peter's Parish is holding FRANKLIN cas, Court St. Monica 2598 and Knights Features: Celebrate the Feast of Our Place: Planned Parenthood office on a meditation on the Luminous Mysteries of Columbus Council 7273 in Peru, NY are TURKEY DINNER Lady of the Rosary. Mass followed by a Stone Street. of the Rosary. holding their 9th annual Walk of Faith Fort Covington - St. Mary'sw ill have recitation of all four Mysteries of the Date: Oct. 7 and a Pulled Pork Dinner to benefit The their annual Turkey Dinner. Rosary. Sponsored by the Watertown CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE Time: 6:45 p.m. Prelude of Marian II NORTH CO U N TRY CAT H 0 Lie OCT. 7, 2015 II NEWS OBITUARIES The Pontifical Mission Societies of the "'vC~t-;u,>...... Brushton - Ronald A. Casey Jr., 46; Fu­ Peru - Wesley William Baughn, 91; Fu­ Potsdam - Kenneth T. Morgan, 86; Fu­ Diocese of Ogdensburg,lnc. neral Services Oct. 2, 201 5 at St. Mary's neral Services Sept.28, 2015 at the neral Services Sept.30, 2015 at the Gar­ Church; burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel; burial in ner Funera l Service; burial in St. Mary's ~~ri~ The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Whispering Maples Memorial Mau­ Cemetery. Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, 55J, Director Malone - Rhea Lefebvre leduc, 89; Fu­ soleum. 622 Washington st., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Tupper Lake - Norma Easter lalonde, 89; (315) 393-2920; lax 1-866-314-7296 neral Services Oct.2, 2015 at StJoseph's [email protected] Church; burial in StJoseph's Cemetery. Peru - Sandra L."Sa ndi" Andrews, 70; Fu­ Funeral Services Sept. 29, 201 5 at St. neral Services Sept.30, 2015 at St.Au­ Alphonsus Church; burial in Ogdensburg. Massena - Thaddeus M."Ted" Kot, 89; Fu­ gustine's Church; burial in parish neral Services Sept.28, 2015 at Sacred cemetery. Tupper Lake - Lawrence J."Red " McLear, It's Our World Heart Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. 91 and Ruth M. (Edwards) Mclear,82; Fu ­ Plattsburgh - Gertrude E."Gert" neral Services Sept.25 at St. Alphonsu s Massena - Mary F. Houlihan Sharlow, 91; (Provost) Germaine, 94; Funeral Services Church; burial in St.Alphonsus Cemetery. on Mission Funeral Services Oct. 3, 201 5 at Sacred Sept.30, 201 5 at St. Peter's Church; burial Heart Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. in St. Peter's Cemetery. Watertown - Caroline (Bastrella) Leone, The theme for 201S World Mission Sunday is "It's Our World on Mission". Our focus for World Mission Sunday this 89; Funeral Services Oct.3 at St.An­ year is the whole world! Jesus left us with a worldwide mis­ Massena - Virginia (Pellegrino) Sprow, Plattsburgh - Kenneth G. Kanaly, 82; Fu­ thony 's Church; Entombment in Glen­ sion before His Ascension: "Go therefore, make disciples of 93; Funeral Services Sept.28, 2015 at neral Services Sept.29, 2015 at St.john's wood Mausoleum. all nations" (Mt 28: 19). As baptized Catholics, we are re­ Church of the Sacred Heart; burial in Cal­ Church; burial in parish cemetery. sponsible for connecting with our mission family and shar­ vary Cemetery. Willsboro - Ellen "Nellie" (Maguire) ing with them the Good News of God's love for all people. Plattsburgh - James Thomas Kavanagh, White, 92; Funeral Services Sept.28, 2015 Massena - Bertrand Wayne Widrick, 87; 83; Funeral Services Sept.26, 201 5 at St. at St. Philip of Jesus Church; buria l in World Mission Sunday 2015 Funeral Services Sept.29, 2015 at Church John's Church; burial in Mt. Carmel. parish cemetery. of the Sacred Heart; burial in St. Mary 's Pope Francis says, "In the full range of the Church's mis­ Cemetery, Potsdam. sionary activity, all the faithful are called to live their bap­ tismal commitment to the fullest." What does this statement CALARCO mean to all of us? Morrisonville - Joan M. (Connolly) Grassi, D.L. 76; Funeral Services Sept.28, 2015 at St. It means that every day we must endeavor to live out the Funeral Home, Inc. commitment of our Baptism and furthermore our Confirma­ Alexander's Church; burial in St. Alexa n­ 135 Keyes Avenue tion to the world as Catholics to make those daily connec­ der's Cemetery. Watertown · 782-4910 tions and encourage our own daily faithful witness in a world so in need of God's love and mercy. "Mission is part Ogdensburg - Lloyd A. McGrath, 87; Fu ­ of the 'grammar' of faith, something essential for those who neral Oct. 1, 201 5 at St. Mary 's Cathedral; listen to the voice of the Spirit who whispers 'Come' and 'Go burial in Notre Dame Cemetery. forth.' Those who follow Christ cannot fail to be missionar­ ONASTERY CARD ies ... " Pope Francis says. Ogdensburg - JoAnn Roca , 65; Funeral Cards for ACC Occasions We can connect with our mission family and share our Services Oct.2, 2015 at Notre Dame fa ith a couple ways. One, pray the World Mission Rosary. Church; burial in Notre Dame Cemetery. Mass 'Enro{{ments for your riving & aeceasea fovea ones. Two, attend mass this weekend at your local parish to cele­ brate World Mission Sunday and pray for those who live and Precious Blood Monastery work in our developing Mission lands. And three, if possi­ Ogdensburg - Suzanne M. (Pinkerton) OPEN: 9AM - 5 PM Skamperle,49; Funeral Services Oct.3, ble, give generously to the second collection in honor of SATURDAY 9 AM - 3 PM World Mission Sunday. This will help you to live out our 2015 at Notre Dame Church; burial in focus this year of "It's Our World on Mission". Notre Dame Cemetery. 400 PRATT ST., WATERTOWN May God who called you to be on mission, send you out 315-788-1669 to be witnesses of his love for people of every nation on earth. May almighty God bless you. GO GREEN! Receive Ihe Nce in your e-ma il every Mo nday whcrc cvc r you arc iu Ih c world. Order your 2015 Diocesan Directoryt E- mail cward @dioogdcnsburg.o rg 10 sign up loday. The Official 2015 Directory of the Diocese of Ogdensburg For a New or Used Car includes detailed information Mort about parishes. schools and Backus & other Catholic organizations. Sons Order online at O n Canton-Ogdensburg Rd, www.northcountrycatholic.org 315-393-5899 or call our office at 315-608-7556 CHEVROLET to order yours todayt II NORTH CO UNTRY CATHOL I C AROUND THE DIOCESE OCT. 7, 2015 Around PRIESTLY FRATERNITY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Schedule: 5:30 p.m. to 6:15, pizza and Contact: Church of the Visitation at 315- social time; Bible Study 6:15 to 6:45; Pick 384-4242; email visitationchurch@cen­ LEWIS up at 7 p.m. tralny.twc ny.rr.com SPIRIT WALK Place:St. Peter's Church Turin - Lewis Deanery church members Features: Open to high school students. ROSARY RALLY will take part in a Spirit Walk to pray the If you have your own Bible, you are wel­ Potsdam - The annual Public Square Rosary for families, peace, and vocations. come to bring it, but Bibles will be pro­ Rosary Rally will be held. Bring warm clothes and a comfy chair to vided. Most P&P will be Bible studies. Date: Oct. 10 this outdoor event. The first Monday of the month will be Time: Noon Date: Oct. 10 Eucharistic adoration in the chapel, fol­ Place: The park at the corner of Route Time: noon lowing the same time structure. 11 and Maple St (across from Kinney 's). Directions: Rte. 26 to four corners in Features: Please join us and more than Turin - from North, turn right;from IMPAa NIGHTS 14,000 other rallies all over the country South, turn left. Proceed to well-marked Lowville -IMPACT (High school youth in response to Our Lady of Fatima's re­ Spirit Walk site. group) nights are the first and third Sun­ quest for prayer and penance, to obtain days of the month. pardon and peace. HEALING MASS Time: 6 p.m. to 8 Lowville - Fr. Chris Carrara will celebrate Place:St. Peter's Church KOF CBRUNCH a Healing Mass. Features: For all high school students. Norfolk - The Knights of Columbus Date: Oct.24 Council will be sponsoring a brunch. Time: 10 a.m. S1 HEDWIG'S POLISH FEST Date: Oct. 11 Place: St. Peter's Church Houseville - St. Hedwig 'sAnnual Polish Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Features: The Sacrament of the Sick will Fest i sset Place: Fr. Amyot Parish Center be offered during Mass. The Mass will be Date: Oct. 11 Cost:Adults, $8; Children under 12, $5; followed by a breakfast in church hall. Time: Noon after the celebration of the Under 5, Free; Family of 4, $20, each ad­ 11a.m.Mass. ditional $3 ; Take-outs available ALTAR ROSARY MEETING Features: Tasty Polish Platter (takeouts Menu: Pancakes, French toast, scram­ Lowville - New members are welcome will be available); Theme Basket Raffles, bled eggs, omelets ($3), ham, sausage, to a luncheon meeting of St. Peter's Bake Sale, Ice Cream Sundaes; Polish Hot home fries, toast,juice, coffee and tea. Rosary Altar Society. Dogs; and a 50/50 Raffle. Donations of Father Philip Allen, right, pastor in Indian Lake and Olmstedville, is guiding and accom­ Date: Oct. 14 Theme Baskets, Pies and Monetary Do­ HARVEST DINNER panying Father Justin Thomas, parochial vicar at St. Mary's Cathedral and Notre Dame Time: 12:30 p.m. nations to defray the cost of the food ap­ Ogdensburg - Notre Dame Church to Church in Ogdensburg, on Father Justin's quest to climb the 46 high peaks of the Place:St. Peter's Church Hall preciated.The event is afundraiser for have their Annual Harvest Dinner. Adirondacks. Father Allen is a veteran climber, who has climbed all 46 high peaks 25 church repairs and restoration. Date: Oct. 18 times and has been featured in articles appearing in several publications. Father Justin SWING DANCE Contact:Joann 348-8735, Mary 348- Time: Noon to 3 p.m. is a Herald of the Good News from India who is serving in the Diocese of Ogdensburg. The two priests began their quest to climb the 46 peaks in June and expect to com­ Lowville -There will be a Swing Dance 8836 or Mary Ann 348-6260. Place: Knights of Columbus Hall plete it by December. They are shown on their recent climb up Seymour Mountain. (Jitterbug) Fundraiser for the various S1LAWRENCE Cost: Adults, $9; Children 5-12, $5; youth ministry programs. under 5, Free (Eat in only) April3&17 echetical consultant for Our Sunday Visi­ Date: Oct. 10 RUMMAGE SALE Features: Take-outs available. Roast Time: 3 p.m . tor Curriculum division, will speak on the Place:St. Peter's Church Hall Canton - Rummage sale to be held. Turkey with all the trimmings and Place: St. Mary's Rectory first day on the topic "Crossing the Cost Adults, $6; Students/Seniors, $3; Date: Oct. 9, from 8 a.m. to 5 & Bag Sale dessert. 50/50 raffle and craft table. Features: Reflection and vespers. No Threshold to Intentional Discipleship." Dr. Family $15 Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 11. reservation necessary,just come along. John Roberto, president of LifelongFaith Features: Aseminarian from the diocese Features: Clothing, household items, SENIOR CITIZEN DINNER Contact:Your Catholic Campus Minister Associates, will speak on the second day. of Albany is coming to help teach every­ plus mise. items Brasher Falls - Annual Senior Citizen or Fr. Howard Venette, pastor @st.marys­ Bishop Terry R. LaValley will celebrate the one how to swing dance and there will dinner to be held. patrick.net 315-265-9680; Fr. Doug opening Mass Saturday at 9 a.m. be a contest to for the best 1940's cos­ HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS Date: Oct. 14 Lucia, [email protected] or Fr. Bryan Registration: www.rcdony.org and click tume! (Note: you do not have to come in Norfolk - There will be a workshop on Time: Cocktails 5 p.m.; Dinner 6 p.m . Stitt, [email protected] on the Celebrate Christ 2015 logo costume) Refreshments will be sold human trafficking awareness from a Place: Knights of Columbus Hall Catholic Perspective. Features: Open to ALL seniors living in CELEBRATE CHRIST CARITAS DINNER THEOLOGY ON TAP Date: Oct. 7 the Quad-Town area. Choice of Roast Lake Placid - Celebrate Christ 201 5 has Ogdensburg - The 2015 Catholic Chari­ Lowville - Theology on Tap to be held. Time: Mass at 5:30 p.m.; social at 6; Beef or Chicken. been planned.The theme for this two ties Caritas Dinner will be held. Date: Oct. 29 workshop 6:30 p.m. to 8 Contact: If you would like to join, call day eve nt, Nurturing Families and Date: Oct. 28 Time: 7 p.m. Place: Fr. Andrew Amyot Parish Hall 315-328-4077 or 389-5557 Parishes with Living Stones, highlights Time: 6 p.m. Place: Barkeater Brewery Features: The workshop presenter will DIOCESAN EVENTS two of our diocesan priorities, the faith Place: Gran View Restaurant Features: Fr. Christopher Carrara will be be Mary Palamar, PhD., professor formation of families and building Cost $40 per person speaking on the topic of evil in the emerita at Nazareth College and a mem­ DAYS OF DISCERNMENT parishes with living stones. Features: The Caritas Awa rd Will be pre­ world and will answer questions after. ber of the North Country Human Traf­ Potsdam - Discerning men are invited to Dates: Oct. 16 for Catholic School admin­ sented to John and Jane Pinkerton of Og ­ ficking Task Force. The workshop is come together & consider the call the istrators and faculties. Oct. 17 is for all densburg and President's Award to Tim PIZZA AND PRAYER intended for clergy, lay people, social Roman Catholic Priesthood. people engaged in parish life and Jeannine McLellan Lowville - Pizza and Prayer to be held service personnel, teachers, community Dates: Oct. 11 & 25; Nov. 8 & 22; Dee. 6 & Place: Crowne Plaza Contact: Reservations are needed. Call every Monday. leaders and others. 13;Jan.17 & 31 ; Feb. 14 & 28; March 13; Features: Dr. JoAnn Paradis, national cat- 315-393-2255