16 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 68, Number 20 OCT. 2, 2013 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Around the diocese Pope calls for NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY unity in the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Contact: For registration and inquiries is Blessed Sacrament, The Divine Mercy Contact: Chris LaRose 315-403-8123 RUMMAGE SALE Church l PAGE 10 767-1065. Chaplet and Benediction. Norfolk JEFFERSON – A rummage sale is to be held Contact 315-348-6260. BRUNCH SET to benefit the Altar Rosary Society. An invitation to BENEFIT DINNER LIFERIGHT MEETING Norfolk – The Knights of Columbus will Date: Sept 26, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and serve youth through Watertown - A spaghetti dinner Will be Watertown - Liferight of Watertown ST. HEDWIG'S POLISH FEST be sponsoring a brunch. Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon scouting l PAGE 12 held to benefit the Watertown Special meets third Wednesday of the Month. Houseville - St. Hedwig's Annual Polish Date: Oct. 13 Place: Church of the Visitation CATHOLIC Religious Education Program. Time: 4 p.m. Fest will be held. Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon Date: Oct. 22 Place: 312 Sherman St. Date: Oct. 13 Place: Visitation Parish Center DIOCESAN EVENTS OCT. 2, 2013 Time: 5 p.m. to 7 Features: The office has materials on Time: Noon after the celebration of the Cost: Adults, $7; Children under 12, $4; Place: Italian American Club infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia 11a.m. Mass. Under 5, Free; Family, $18; Take-outs PILGRIMAGE TO SPAIN Cost: $8.00 and chastity. Place: St. Hedwig’s Church available Fr. Donald Robinson will be leading a pil- Features: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Contact: Phone 315-788-8480; website: Features: A delicious Polish Platter $8, grimage “Best of Spain and Portugal”. ‘Get out in real world to find Jesus’ Salad and Dessert. Take outs begin at www.liferight.org. Theme Basket Raffles, Baked Goods, Ice GUN AND KNIFE SHOW Dates: Feb. 18-28, 2014 YEAR OF FAITH 4:30 p.m. Cream Sundaes, and a 50/50 Raffle. Take Brasher Falls – The Knights of Columbus Cost: $2899 per person from NYC LEWIS Outs Available. All are welcome. Proceeds will be hosting a Gun and Knife Show. Included: Roundtrip Air from NY, First VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- People will said Sept. 26 during his on him," he said. the pope said. SOLEMN MASS ROSARY RALLY TURKEY DINNER to benefit church restoration and repairs Date: Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Oct. Class/Select Hotels, Most Meals, Compre- not find Jesus by hanging morning Mass in his resi- According to the day's Well, "Jesus creates prob- Copenhagen-St. Mary’s Parish will be Contact: 348-8836 or 348-6260. 6 , from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. hensive Sightseeing and much more. out in first-class lounges or dence of the Domus Sanctae Gospel reading in Luke, King lems," he added. "You can't Bishop LaValley Watertown – A&R of Brownville and in the library, but by being Marthae. Herod wanted to know this know Jesus without having Dexter and the Watertown Legion of hosting its annual Turkey Dinner. Place: K of C Hall Features: Madrid, Salamanca, Lisbon, shares homily ST. LAWRENCE out and about in the real man who was called a problems, and I would ven- Mary will be sponsoring a Rosary Rally. Date: Oct. 3 Cost: $3; under 12 free must be accom- Seville, Granada & Toledo world and in prayer, Pope Says Pope Francis prophet. People were begin- ture to say: 'If you want to Date: Oct. 12 Time: 4:30pm panied by an adult. Contact: Fr Robinson at 315-782-1190 Francis said. ning to be afraid of this man have problems, go out on the Time: 2 p.m. Cost: Adults $8, Children 5 – 12 $4.50, FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY Features: Many dealers will be present or e-mail [email protected] And following him will not "You can't know Jesus with- "because he may bring about road to know Jesus. You Place: St. Patrick’s Church under 5 - free and Take-Outs will be Massena - St. Mary's Church is holding a with hunting, fishing, archery and sport- be easy because "Jesus cre- out getting involved with political strife with the Ro- won't have one, you'll have Features: Outside at Fatima Grotto- in- available special rosary to mark First Saturday. ing items. Dealers wishing to reserve ta- BEST OF IRELAND ates problems," the pope him, without betting your life mans" and cause problems, many,'" he said. good weather-may bring a lawn chair ; Features: Raffle, a 50/50, bake sale, Date: Oct. 5 bles can contact Phil Davis at The Best of Ireland Tour lead by Fr. An- Inside the church --inclement weather. bazaar & “high end” rummage sale. Time: 3:15 p.m. 315-389-4627. Concessions stand open drew Amyot is scheduled for Oct. 30- Contact: Joan Boulio- 315-639-6688 Sponsored by the Altar & Rosary Society Features: The Rosary to Our Lady of Fa- all day, breakfast served until 11 a.m. Nov. 9th 2013 has a few openings. Deacons to tima in reparation to Her Immaculate Contact: Fr. Amyot at (315) 384-2064 or CONGRATULATIONS, BISHOP DATE NIGHT FOR COUPLES EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Heart and for World Peace will be HARVEST DINNER email: [email protected] be ordained Watertown – Date night to be held for Lowville – Eucharistic Adoration to be prayed, followed by a 15 minute private Ogdensburg – Notre Dame will be hav- Catholic Couples. held. meditation on the Luminous Mysteries. ing a harvest dinner. DOVS VOCATION PILGRIMAGE Saturday Date: Oct. 19 Date: Oct. 3 Confessions will be available starting at Date: Oct. 20 Join Bishop LaValley, Father Bryan Stitt, Bishop Terry R. LaValley was the Time: 7 p.m. Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 2:45 p.m. and the Saturday Mass Vigil is Time: Noon to 3 p.m. and the members of the Diocese of Og- Bishop Terry R. LaValley homilist at the diocesan Year of Place: Holy Family Church's sacristy. Place: St. Peter’s Church at 4. Place: Knights of Columbus Hall densburg Vocations Society for a pil- will ordain 12 men to the per- Faith Mass celebrated Sunday in Features: Build & strengthen your mar- Features: All are welcomed to worship Cost: Adults, $8; Children 5-12, $5; grimage to the Shrine of St. Kateri manent diaconate in a cere- Lake Placid. The liturgy drew riage by making time to be with each The Exposition, The Divine Mercy Chap- K OF C TO HOLD FIRST DEGREE Under 5, free (eat in only) Tekakwitha, Montreal to promote and mony to be held Saturday at nearly 2000 Catholics to the other and have fun together. Includes a let, Silent Adoration, The Luminous Mys- Ogdensburg – Msgr. A. D. Charbonneau Features: Roast Turkey with the trim- support vocations. 11 a.m. at St. Mary’ Cathedral. The new deacons will be Olympic Arena. In the homily, 12-minute DVD, one-on-one sharing, fun teries of the Rosary, and Benediction. Council 258 Knights of Columbus will mings, dessert included, craft-tables, Date: Oct. 9 the bishop said. “Throughout this hold a First Degree Initiation. 50/50 raffle and take-outs available. Cost: $89 (covers lunch and bus travel Lawrence R. Ambeau, Adams; games, refreshments. Reserve by Oct. 14. Patrick Donahue, Evans Mills; year, we have been reminded ROSARY CRUSADE Date: Oct. 10 Contact: Kathy Allan at 785-8576. from Schroon Lake/Plattsburgh or Og- John Drollette, Plattsburgh; that there is nothing routine Turin – Join the 2013 Public Square Time: 7 p.m. COMMUNITY FREE LUNCH densburg/Potsdam/Malone) Henry Leader, Gouverneur; about our faith…it is ever-new, SPAGHETTI SUPPER Rosary Crusade. Features: The K of C is dedicated to serv- Ogdensburg – The Knights of Columbus Features: Mass at the Shrine, Rosary for John Lucero, Keeseville; Guy ever-fresh, ever-life giving. The Watertown – St. Anthony’s Altar Rosary Date: Oct. 12 ice to the Church and charity. Please Council 258 is starting its community Vocations at the Cathedral of Montreal. Javarone, Watertown; Daniel Church will be having Spaghetti Supper. Time: Noon consider joining our ranks in this most free lunch program again. (Any proceeds will be used for the pro- McGrath, Madrid; Brian Faces of Faith stories told in our Date: Oct. 24 Place: Spirit Walk, West Main Street worthwhile of endeavors. Members Date: Every Wednesday motion of vocations in diocese.) Non-re- Neureuther, West Chazy; An- North Country Catholic, the Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 Features: America is at a historic cross- wishing to join any local council can take Time: Noon fundable payment due by Sept. 21. thony Pastizzo, Ogdensburg; Beauty of Belief event, the Vir- Joel Walentuk, Alexandria Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall road. Secularists are trying to push God this degree Features: Free hot lunch Passports or enhanced licenses needed tual Pilgrimages, upcoming Vati- Bay; David Wells, Heuvelton; can II Workshops, the Corpus Cost: Adults, $8; children $4.50; under 3, from the public square. They reject His Contact: For more information and an Contact: Connie Randall at 315-265- and Paul White, Elizabeth- free; sauce, $5/ quart, meatballs, $.75 beneficial action upon society. But with- application contact the Club Rooms any HEALING MASS 2762 or Lois McCasland at 315-265-9469 town. Christi Event, and now this very, Features:Take-out orders begin at 4 out God, where will our leaders get the day after 4 p.m. at 393-7990; Deputy Raymondville – St. Raymond’s Church very special occasion where we p.m. Please bring your own containers wisdom to solve the great problems we Grand Knight Bill Barkley, 393-0303; will be having a Healing Mass. MATTHEW KELLY EVENT FULL STORY, PAGE 4 have gathered for Mass, all give face? We must stop the secularist ad- Deacon John White, 393-6592 or PGK Date: Oct. 16 Ogdensburg - Matthew Kelly will lead a evidence of the strong faith of REVELATION COURSE BEGINS vance and pray to God for help. Tim Baker, 394-1008 Time: 6:30 p.m. PASSION AND PURPOSE LIVE! event at St. Harvest Mass the saints in the making who Evans Mills – An 11 week course on the Features: Fathers Jack Downs and An- Mary's Cathedral. today call this place, “home” - Book of Revelations to be presented by DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS LIFECHAIN IN POTSDAM drew Amyot and Msgr. John Murphy will Date: Oct. 26 set for Oct. 13 you the faithful of the Diocese of Indian River Knights of Columbus. Houseville - Divine Mercy Devotions for Potsdam – Lifechain to be held. celebrate Mass followed by the opportu- Time: 9 a.m. to 1:30 PHOTO BY BETTY STEELE Ogdensburg. Date: Oct. 2 (Wednesdays) to Dec. 18 the month of October will be observed. Date: Oct. 6 nity to be prayed for individually by a Place: St. Mary’s Cathedral Annual Mass to honor North Country Therese Kelly of Ogdensburg congratulates Bishop Terry R. LaValley after a Sept. 22 Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral during which Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center Date: Oct. 6 Time: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. prayer team. We will begin with an in- Features: Practical understanding and farmers and their families will be the bishop was honored for his 25th anniversary of priesthood. FULL STORY, PAGE 3 Cost: $25 Time: 3 p.m. Place: Market Street at Main Street troduction by Fr. Jack Downs about Un- exploration of faith Features: "Revelation: The Kingdom Place: St. Hedwig’s Church Features: A peaceful, prayerful, public, derstanding the Healing Ministry, Contact: See: rcdony.org/matthew- held Oct. 13 in Gouverneur Yet to Come" will consist of DVD lectures Features:The program includes: Vespers pro-life presence. Open to all faiths. Rain followed by brief testimony, Mass, and kelly.html or contact Marika Donders in FULL STORY, PAGE 4 RESPECT LIFE MONTH: A variety of pro-life events have been planned... p. 8 by Jeff Cavins, home study, discussion. (Evening Prayer), Exposition of the Most or shine. Signs are provided. Sacramental Anointing. All are welcome at 315-393-2920, ext 1380 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 15 OCT. 2, 2013 OCT. 2, 2013 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR’S NOTE OBITUARIES CATHOLIC The Pontifical Mission Societies of the AuSable Forks – Joseph T. Madden, 87; Funeral Services Sept. 23, 2013 at St. Notre Dame Church; burial in Notre Dame Box 326 October - busy, beautiful time of year Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. Funeral Services Sept. 28, 2013 at Holy John Bosco Church. Cemetery. Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Name Church; burial in St. Agnes Ceme- tery, Lake Placid. Massena – Rose (Pauline) Catanzarite, Plattsburgh – Dr. John L. Rury, Jr., 88; Fu- USPS 0039-3400 This week’s North Country attend will surely appreciate for our diocese. 13 as the annual diocesan Har- Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director 88; Funeral Services Sept. 24, 2013 at neral Services Sept. 27, 2013 at St. Peter’s BISHOP TERRY Catholic was printed just hours the chance to read the bishop’s How blessed we are that vest Mass of Thanksgiving is 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 R. LAVALLEY before we all gathered important message. these men are willing to spend held at St James Church in (315) 393-2920; fax 1-866-314-7296 Chasm Falls – Robert Joseph Darrow, 78; Church of the Sacred Heart; burial in Cal- Church; burial in Whispering Maples Me- President in Lake Placid for the In next week’s paper, the rest of their lives in service Gouverneur. [email protected] Funeral Services Sept. 28 at St. Helen’s vary Cemetery. morial Gardens. REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN Year of Faith Mass with we can all relive the to God and to the people of the That will also be a busy Church; burial in parish cemetery. Vice President our nuncio. historic Year of Faith North Country. weekend in the Adirondack re- Massena – Lorraine A. (Smith) Faucher, Potsdam – Flossie June (Carr) Cregan, 77; SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ While that means we liturgy with contribu- On Sunday, Oct. 6, Catholics gion of our diocese as Guggen- Constableville – Joseph R. Sullivan, 52; 86; Funeral Services Sept. 24, 2013 at Memorial Services Sept. 26, 2013 at the Secretary-Treasurer don’t yet have photos tions from our talented all across the diocese will be heim is host to both a Family Respect for all Funeral Services Sept. 27, 2013 at St. Phillips Memorial Home; burial in Calvary Garner Funeral Home. MARY LOU KILIAN or a story from the NCC photographers taking a stand for life as Re- Guggenheim weekend and Mary’s Church; burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Editor/ event, we are privi- and writers. spect Life Sunday kicks off the Rachel’s Vineyard retreat. Cemetery. Ticonderoga – Raoulene Mary Gas- And, autumn in the North General Manager leged to present Bishop In the meantime, we annual observance of October Massena – Charles F. LaChance, 85; Fu- tonguay, 86; Funeral Services Sept. 23, LaValley’s homily. (See have the chance to as Respect Life month. Country wouldn’t be complete From the Director’s Desk Gouverneur – Randy Joseph Brozzo, 65; neral Services Sept. 27, 2013 at The 2013 at St. Mary’s Church; burial in Keene Publish 45 is- page 3) catch up on some of Colleen Miner, diocesan di- without the annual Catholic Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Funeral Services Sept. 23, 2013 at the Church of the Sacred Heart; burial in Cal- Valley Cemetery, Keene. sues per year: I’m sure that those Mary Lou the other news of our rector of respect life ministry, Charities Caritas dinner set for Weekly except who heard it in the diocese. writes about the special events Oct. 27. See page 6 for this Diocesan Mission Director Green Funeral Home. vary Cemetery. every other arena will welcome the Kilian In just a couple days, planned for this month on year’s honorees. Ticonderoga – Cora Marie (Clarke) week begin- opportunity to spend Bishop LaValley will page 8. October: a beautiful and This October the Catholic Church throughout the United Gouverneur – Frank P. Langevin, 80; Fu- Massena – Richard D. Schuler, 60; Funeral Marek, 87; Funeral Services Sept. 18, ning the end more time soaking in preside at the ordina- Bishop LaValley will celebrate busy time of year for Catholics States will observe Respect Life Month. This annual tradi- neral Services Sept. 26, 2013 at St. James Services Sept. 24, 2013 at the Donaldson 2013 at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral of June his words and those unable to tion of 12 permanent deacons another special liturgy on Oct. in the Diocese of Ogdensburg! tion is now in its forty-second year. Church. Funeral Home; burial in Calvary Ceme- Home; burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has indicated that he wants through August by the Dio- tery. cese of Ogdensburg. us to celebrate his inauguration as Pope by performing acts of charity for the poor and those in need. As a concrete act Lake Placid – Francis Paul Jones, 97; Fu- Tupper Lake – Marie E. (King) Godin, 89; 622 Washington Street, Og- Massena densburg, N.Y. 13669. A PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE of solidarity, we invite you to see the world as the Pope neral Services Sept. 26, 2013 at St. Agnes – Darwin “Whitey” J. Sucese, 78; Funeral Sept. 23, 2013 at St. Alphonsus does , through the eyes of those struggling on a daily basis. Church; burial in St. Agnes Cemetery. Funeral Services Sept. 23, 2013 at St. Church; burial in Parish Cemetery. Editorial Office: Imagine how different your life would be if you had never Mary’s Church; burial in Calvary Ceme- 622 Washington Street, I know Pope Francis was speaking to me been introduced to God and to your Catholic faith? Imagine Louisville – Gerald F. Fregoe, 77; Funeral tery. Watertown – Catherine E. O’Hara, 85; Fu- Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. how much more difficult your life might be for you without Services Sept. 28, 2013 at St. Lawrence neral Services Sept. 23, 2013 at Our Lady Recently, Our Holy Father, enced the protection, the for- wounds and to warm the feeling God’s hand on your shoulder, helping you through. Telephone: Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Ogdensburg – Curtis Frances Kennedy, of the Sacred Heart; burial in Glenwood Pope Francis, sat down for a giveness, the love of God – hearts of the faithful; it needs (315) 608-7556 God’s gift of life requires that every person, in whatever 94; Funeral Services Sept. 26, 2013 at Cemetery. full interview with Father Anto- over and over again. I have rec- nearness, proximity. I see the stage of life be afforded dignity, respect, and protection. Lowville – Darryl M. Renodin, 75; Funeral nio Spadaro, S.J., who is the ed- ognized God’s constant readi- Church as a field hospital after E-mail: During October, pray for victims of domestic violence, child Services Sept. 26, 2013 at St. Peter’s itor of an Italian Jesuit ness to watch over me. What battle. It is useless to ask a se- news@northcountry sexual abuse, human trafficking or abuse of any kind to an- Church; burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. catholic.org magazine. This interview has would I be without that? riously injured person if he has other individual. printed in several magazines This is only the first re- high cholesterol and about the The family is the first place where children learn to honor throughout the world and sponse of this long interview – level of his blood sugars! You life. If Jesus came as a homeless person, or as a child from Lowville – Amy L. (Meister) Tabolt, 100; Entered at the Funeral s Sept. 25, 2013 at St. Peter’s Post Office: many news services have com- you can imagine how much the have to heal the wounds. Then extreme poverty, a terminally ill person needing extensive Ogdensburg, NY mented about it. I imagine you Pope has shared here. I hope we can talk about everything care, or even an unborn child, how would we treat Him? Church; burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. 13669 as have seen something about it It is not a figure of speech, a you have the opportunity to else. Hear the wounds, heal the We are all made to the image and likeness of God and Periodical Postage. in the newspaper or on the tel- literary genre. I am a sinner.” look up the whole interview. wounds. The Church some- therefore if we have met any of the people mentioned Malone – Ronald R. Bashaw, 75; Funeral evision news. The Pope’s humble and hon- Notice that his spirituality is times locked itself up in small above we have met Jesus. Together, may we grow in love Services Sept. 25, 2013 at St. John Bosco Subscription: Everyone truly loves Pope est openness surprises us. Yet, dominated – as he says – by things – the most important and respect for all and be more aware of how we honor life Church; burial in St. John Bosco Ceme- For one year: Francis – he has put a smiling, this holiness is truly over- human faces: Christ, St. Fran- thing is the first proclamation: this month and every month to come. tery. In-Diocese Rate: $27 loving face on our Catholic whelming. cis, St. Joseph and Mary. Jesus Christ has saved us. And To echo the message of Pope Francis, we pledge to bring Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 Church. I certainly am over- Many of us hate to face our I want to share one more the minister of the Church God’s mission of salvation to all, preaching the Good News Malone – Frances M. (Bean) Marlow, 92; joyed by these first months of thing with you that the Pope must be minister of mercy failures, our humanity, our sin- to the poor,the broken, the lost and the victims and to bring Funeral Services Sept. 23, 2013 at Notre papacy. fulness yet, here is our pope mentions in this interview be- about all.” the dignity and respect to all, for we are all very deserving. Matters for publication His constant message of honestly beginning with his cause it truly impressed me. I know that Pope Francis was Dame Church; burial in Notre Dame Cemetery. should be mercy and acceptance has struggles – and the goodness Pope Francis thinks of the speaking to me. Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” addressed to touched all Catholics – and also and forgiving spirit of our lov- Church as a “field hospital.” He With the grace of God, may I Malone – Christopher James Moore, 45; PO Box 326 many former Catholics. They ing God toward him. says this: “I see clearly that the truly be a minister of mercy – when writing or changing your Will. Ogdensburg, NY 13669 are truly listening, wondering He is what he is – because thing the Church needs most may I always be ready to heal www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice and should be received by where the Church is going. God has been good to him. today is the ability to heal the wounds. Thursday prior to Pope Francis constantly reaf- Here is the rest of the Pope’s publication. firmed all the teachings of our answer: “Yes, perhaps I can say Catholic Church but his pres- that I am a bit astute, that I can Paper is printed each entation and emphasis is so re- adapt to circumstances, but it Monday; freshing to all of us. is also true that I am a bit dateline is Wednesday. The interviewer began his naïve. Yes, but the best sum- Member, Catholic Press questions – which were truly mary, the one that comes more Association. extensive – by asking the pope from the inside and I feel most “Who is Jorge Mario Bergoglio?” true is this: I am a sinner POSTMASTER: The story says the pope whom the Lord has looked Send address changes to thought a moment and then upon.” North Country Catholic, said, “I do not know what As I read this the first time, I PO Box 326 might be the most fitting de- had to stop and meditate in re- Ogdensburg, NY scription…I am a sinner. This alization of how much I also 13669-0326 is the most accurate definition. am a sinner. I have experi- 14 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 OCT. 2, 2013 OCT. 2, 2013 ADIRONDACK Project will follow the walk, from noon [email protected] or call 518- FOLLOW ME BLESSING OF THE ROSES to 4 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. 594-3253 to register. non-walkers, $8; walkers, 6$; children 12 Saranac Lake – The Annual Blessing of and under, non-walkers, $4, walkers, $3. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION the Roses is to be held. Contact: Christa Reyell at 566-6404. Plattsburgh – Eucharistic Adoration is Faith: a gift we must accept and unwrap Date: Oct. 6 held throughout the year every Wednes- Time: 4 p.m. of Faith(13) “faith consists in the willingness to HARVEST DINNER day, Thursday, and Friday. Place: St. Bernard’s Church let ourselves be constantly transformed and re- West Chazy – St. Joseph’s Church will Place: St. John’s “Holy Family” Adoration Bishop Terry R. LaValley’s homily for the Year Features: Fr. Mark Reilly Officiating. Ves- newed by God’s call.” To answer His call: “Follow hold its 40th Annual Harvest Dinner. Chapel, downstairs Me,” my soul should become malleable like clay pers, Benediction, rose distribution of Faith Solemn Mass in Lake Placid Sept. 29 Date: Oct. 13 Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m in God’s hands so that I can become what He wants me to become. ROSARY RALLY Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email With a deep desire to re-echo the Universal Call Place: St. Joseph’s Parish Center [email protected] to Holiness of the Second Vatican Council, Pope As the Holy Father said at his first general au- Bloomingdale – Rosary Rally to be held. Cost: Adults, $10; Children 5-12, $5; Benedict XVI inaugurated this Year of Faith as an dience, “Faithfulness is not a lifestyle choice but Date: Oct. 12 a life-changing process of life long conversion to Children under 5, Free HARVEST DINNER opportunity for you and me to recall that each of Time: Noon the truth of the Gospel.” Features: Turkey with all the trimmings, Elizabethtown – St. Elizabeth’s will be us is a saint in the making and to be mindful of Place: St. Paul’s Church what that entails. We must possess a passionate will to give our- a Country Store and much more. having a roast beef harvest dinner Features: Rosary will be recited outside selves over to Christ. Date: Oct. 6 at Our Blessed Mother’s Statue or inside The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. HARVEST DINNER Time: 2 p.m. to 6 As you know, in this beautiful location if inclement weather. Bring a sandwich; When our Savior was about 33 years old Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: Dannemora – St. Joseph’s Parish will be Place: Parish Hall in our diocese, 33 years ago the world-renown dessert and coffee will be provided. North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, hosting its Annual Roast Turkey and Cost: Adults, $9; Children 5-12, $5; He performed the miracle of all miracles - that Contact: For more information call Viv “miracle on ice” took place when our young Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; Trimmings Harvest Dinner. under 5, Free at 891-2286, Sister Carol 891-2286 or e-mail [email protected]. Last and Holiest of Suppers when He gave His Body Date: Oct. 13 Features: Take-outs available, 1:30 p.m. upstart USA hockey team defeated the Mary Lou 891-1308. and Blood to His closest friends and told them to go Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cash raffle tickets heavily favored veteran Russian team. out and do likewise in memory of Him. HEALING RETREAT Cost: Adults, $9; Children 5-10, $5; under coffee and donuts after the 8 a.m. Mass Date: Oct. 19 5, Free ESSEX As you remember, here in the Diocese of Og- Saranac Lake – An after abortion heal- at OLV and then attend the monthly Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Features: Take outs are available. Cash LIFECHAIN IN WILLSBORO densburg, we formally kicked off this Holy Year ing retreat to be held. A noted theologian wrote, “The Church, Mass is meeting of the Champlain Valley Right Place: St. Joseph’s Center Raffles, Chinese Raffle, Crafts and Coun- Willsboro – Lifechain to be held. with a special Liturgy at St. Mary’s Cathedral last not a sacramental service station requiring little Date: Oct. 11-13 to Life. Join us in prayer in front of Contact: 518-236-7733 for table infor- try Store, 50/50 and live music Date: Oct. 6 fall honoring three recently canonized saints or nothing of those who come.” In many ways, Place: Guggenheim Lodge who have walked our very lands here in the Planned Parenthood after the meeting. mation. Time: 2 p.m. to 3 we live in a world that consumes and spectates Features: Pre-registration is required. If North Country: St. Brother Andre Bessette, St. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Place: Route 22 at Main street with little personal involvement required, little you are suffering from an abortion, this Marianne Cope and St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Years ROSARY CRUSADE HEALING MINISTRY MOVES Plattsburgh - A series of Natural Family Features: A peaceful, prayerful, public, passion from within, unless it’s a sports event. retreat will help you. ago, these saints actually visited our relatives, Society operates as if God does not exist - reli- Plattsburgh – Rosary Crusade to be held. Morrisonville - The Catholic Community Planning classes to be sponsored by the pro-life presence. Open to all faiths. Rain parishioners, and priests. They were instru- Contact: Respect Life Diocese Of Og- gion is relegated to only the private sphere. My Date: Oct. 12 of St. Alexander's and St. Joseph's an- Diocesan NFP Office. or shine. Signs are provided. ments of healings in our families. Their inspir- densburg; call Colleen Miner 518-891- friends, if our faith does not engage us, it is life- Time: Noon nounces the addition of Living Waters Date: Oct. 6 Contact: Margaret & Richard Smith 518- ing lives and powerful intercessions have 2309 or email : [email protected] less. If we are not daily tending to our soul, if we Place: In front of St. Peter’s Church Healing Ministry to the Parish. Time: 2 p.m. 963-7814 become treasured blessings for our families. are not growing spiritually, our faith will die, it Features: Prayer for our own conver- Date: First Thursday each month Place: St. John’s Church [Parish Center, Throughout this year, we have been reminded will simply die. LIFECHAIN IN SARANAC LAKE that there is nothing routine about our faith…it PHOTO BY BETTY STEELE sions and the conversion of our nation. Time: 6:30 p.m. lower level] FRANKLIN When he wrote his landmark encyclical, Evan- Saranac Lake – Lifechain to be held. is ever-new, ever-fresh, ever-life giving. The Bishop LaValley is pictured during the Sept. 22 Mass at St. Mary’s Place: St. Alexander’s Church Program: Three-part learner-centered ROSARY CRUSADE gelization in the Modern World, Pope Paul VI al- Date: Oct. 6 Faces of Faith stories told in our North Country Cathedral during which parishioners honored him for his 25th an- ROAST BEEF HARVEST DINNER Features: A monthly Healing Mass, format educates couples to observe and Brushton – Join the 2013 Public Square luded to this: “a lack of fervor “out there” reflects Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 Catholic, the Beauty of Belief event, the Virtual niversary of ordination. Photos from the Lake Placid Year of Faith Mass something seriously happening from within. It is Champlain – St. Mary’s will be having a along with the Sacrament of the Anoint- interpret the physical signs of fertility. Rosary Crusade. Place: Bandshell Park at River St. Pilgrimages, upcoming Vatican II Workshops, the will appear in the next issue of the NCC. manifested in fatigue, disenchantment, compro- Roast Beef Harvest Dinner. ing of the Sick, Exposition of the Blessed Cost: Date: Corpus Christi Event, and now this very, very Fee of $50 includes all materials; Oct. 12 I pray that this year has sharpened our sense mise, lack of interest, and above all lack of hope Features: A peaceful, prayerful, public, special occasion where we have gathered for Date: Oct. 6 Sacrament, and an opportunity to re- scholarships available. Time: 11:45 a.m. for the supernatural and reawakened the deep and joy.” My sisters and brothers, we need to pro-life presence. Open to all faiths. Mass, all give evidence of the strong faith of the Time: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ceive individual prayer. Contact: Instructors Matthew and Place: St. Mary’s Church longing which exists in every human heart for tend to an interior enthusiasm that nobody and Rain or shine. Signs are provided. saints in the making who today call this place, Place: K of C Hall Sarah Bosley at 518-962-8966 (email: what is above - rousing in our hearts the desire nothing can quench or take away. People of the Contact: John & Colleen Miner 518- “home”—you the faithful of the Diocese of Og- Cost: Adults, $10; Children 6-12, $4; to be transformed in Christ. For, before all else, Church must believe with passion and convic- WALK OF FAITH, PORK DINNER [email protected]) or the Dioce- HARVEST TURKEY DINNER densburg. 891-2309 it is necessary for us to grasp the “height, tion. under 5, free Peru - The Catholic Community of St. Au- san NFP Office at 518-483-0459 (email: Brushton – St. Mary’s will be having a We all want to be holy. We all want to follow breadth, and depth” of our calling, and fully to Faith is, indeed, a gift from God, but a gift that CLINTON Features: Take-outs call 298-4291. Har- gustine’s and St. Patrick’s, The Peru Com- [email protected].) Harvest Turkey Dinner. Jesus so as to enjoy eternal life in the Father’s comprehend the message of the Gospel which in- we must accept and unwrap. Faith’s past, that vest Delights Store and Raffle Prizes munity Church, Catholic Daughters of Date: Oct. 6 Dwelling Place. HARVEST DINNER vites us not merely to do what good Catholics act of Jesus’ love which brought new life to the the Americas, Court St. Monica 2598 and Time: Noon to 4 p.m. As you know, in this beautiful location in our IGNATIAN RETREAT are supposed to do, but beyond that, to enter world, comes down to us through the memory of Plattsburgh - Our Lady of Victory will be diocese, 33 years ago the world-renown “miracle LIFECHAIN IN PLATTSBURGH Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will Ellenburg Center – OLA will be having Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center into a process of personal transformation in others - witnesses - and is kept alive in that one having a Turkey dinner on ice” took place when our young upstart USA Plattsburgh – Lifechain to be held. hold the 7th Annual Walk of Faith. an Ignatian Retreat - Discernment of Cost: Adults, $8; Seniors, $7; Children 6- Christ. remembering Body which we know as the Family Date: Oct. 6. hockey team defeated the heavily favored vet- Date: Oct. 6 Date: Oct. 13 Spirits. 12, $6; under 5, Free I know that too often my own readiness to of Faith, the Church. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. eran Russian team. Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 Time: Early registration at 11:45 a.m. change can be highly selective. Whereas I might We have a couple of generations now of people Date: Oct. 18-20 or Oct. 25-27 Features: Take-outs available from 11 When our Savior was about 33 years old He Cost: $9 adults; $8 Seniors; Under five, be willing to improve in some areas of my life, I who have no such memory because it was never Place: Smithfield Blvd at Cornelia St Opening ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. Time: Begin at 7 p.m. and ends at Noon a.m. to 4 p.m. performed the miracle of all miracles - that Last free want to remain in command and to determine passed down. For many, the Church has become Features: A peaceful, prayerful, public, Place: Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine on Sunday Contact: 518-529-6580 and Holiest of Suppers when He gave His Body Place: OLV Parish Center School Blg. myself the scope and limits of my transforma- a stranger and quite irrelevant. pro-life presence. Open to all faiths. Rain (behind St. Augustine’s Church) Presenter: Fr. Jack Downs. and Blood to His closest friends and told them to F eatures: Country Store and Raffles tion. The absolute and unconditional readiness Pope Francis encouraged us to “move beyond a or shine. Signs are provided. Features: Immediately following open- Cost: $60 per weekend covers all food. ROSARY RALLY go out and do likewise in memory of Him. to change ought to be the very basis of our spiri- dull or mechanical way of living our faith, and in- This is the summit, this is the identifying, the Contact: Rev. Martin Mischenko 518- ing ceremonies, the Walk of Faith will . Rooms available for overnight guests Malone – Rosary Rally to be held. tual lives, so that we may become a “new person” stead open the doors of our hearts, our lives, our RIGHT TO LIFE MEETING mystical moment that we, as Catholic Christians 354-2140 begin, rain or shine Walk is 2.7 mile on a first come basis (+$50 weekend). Date: Oct. 12 in Christ. parishes, going out in search of others so as to Plattsburgh – Champlain Valley Right to treasure and embrace. route in the Town of Peru. Proceeds will Features: This time of prayer and learn- Time: 1 p.m. Before all else, readiness to change is the first bring them the light and joy of our faith in Life Meeting to be held. As I look out, I see so many beautiful faces of CRAFT AND BAKE SALE go to The North Country Mission of Hope Place prerequisite for the transformation in Christ. I Christ.” ing will be based on St. Ignatius of Loy- : St. Joseph’s Church faith, each in love with the God who saves us, Date: Oct. 10 must have a glowing desire to become a new per- Faith is not a light which scatters all darkness, Mooers –The Ladies of St. Ann will be and The Jamaica Project. ola's Rules for Discernment Contact: Elaine McGivney at 518-529- each yearning to grow in that love and to share it Time: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. son in Christ, a passionate will to give myself but a lamp which guides our steps in the night sponsoring the 26th Annual Craft Plus Dinner: A pulled pork dinner , also ben- Contact: Register by Oct. 7 with a $15 6133 or [email protected] confidently and joyfully in tangible ways out Place: OLV Church Basement over to Christ. and suffices for the journey. Bake Sale. efitting the Mission of Hope and Jamaica non-refundable deposit. Email CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 there in the marketplace. You know the power of Features: Everyone is invited to share As Pope Francis taught in his Encyclical, Light CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE the Eucharist. I am humbled and most grateful. 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 13 OCT. 2, 2013 OCT. 2, 2013 Bishop to ordain Faith: AT THE MOVIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 XVI once wrote, there must that sometimes seems so Our inspiring Holy Father be a dynamic connection hopeless, helpless and dark. 12 new deacons reminds us that arriving at a between the courage and There is a mighty chasm, sober assessment of the energy of those disciples in too, that lies sometimes be- Bishop Terry R. LaValley will ordain 12 men to the per- faith in our day is so com- the Upper Room on Pente- tween our sophisticated and manent diaconate in a ceremony to be held Saturday at plicated. It is important to cost and you and me today. unfamiliar Churchy terms 11 a.m. at St. Mary’ Cathedral. remember that sociological and the lived spiritual expe- The men have completed the diocesan permanent dea- statistics are not sufficient. My sisters and brothers, this riences of the majority of con formation program under the direction of Msgr. It is not enough to count the our people. Robert H. Aucoin and Deacon John L. White. number of Catholic Chris- Year of Faith has provided you We need to speak their The men set to be ordained are: tians, the number who go to language, as the Holy Father • Lawrence R. Ambeau, St. Cecilia’s, Adams; and Queen Church on Sunday, for in- and me with the renewed has reminded us, so that stance. through the proclamation of CNS PHOTO/COLUMBIA of Heaven, Henderson vigor, the earnest desire to Animated characters are seen in the movie "Cloudy With Chance of Meatballs 2." • Patrick Donahue, St. Mary’s, Evans Mills (the Parishes We should not forget the the Gospel, all might know of Indian River) sometimes dramatic battles deepen our encounter with that Jesus’ dwelling is a • John Drollette, St. Peter’s Parish, Plattsburgh that Christians must wage Jesus Christ, seeking to reflect House of prayer for all peo- CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE • Henry Leader, St. James, Gouverneur every day in order to con- ples. • John Lucero, Catholic Community of Keeseville tinue believing and acting that relationship in our lives As Isaiah wrote in our first • Guy Javarone, St. Anthony’s, Watertown according to the Gospel in a outside the Church building, reading, our God will bring OF MEATBALLS 2 • Daniel McGrath, St. John the Baptist, Madrid society that has become in- the exiles back to Jerusalem • Brian Neureuther, St. Joseph’s, West Chazy creasing impatient with to the poor, the vulnerable, and will call all the nations his brainchild is manufac- • Anthony Pastizzo, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Ogdensburg faith and religion. For in- to become part of God’s By John Mulderig turing are multiplying rap- • Joel Walentuk, St. Cyril’s, Alexandria Bay stance, we don’t hear of the the hurting. people. The Kingdom of Catholic News Service idly, and have the potential • David Wells, St. Raphael’s, Heuvelton truly saintly efforts that so God is fulfilled through the to overrun the world, Flint • Paul White, St. Elizabeth’s, Elizabethtown many of our moms and The Holy Spirit that im- proclamation of the Gospel A second helping of color- must return to his island-set dads exert in giving witness pressed the Apostles to to the ends of the earth. ful fun is served up in the hometown, Swallow Falls - to the faith for their chil- open the doors of the Upper The last time that this cheerful animated sequel where he abandoned the dren or of the great sacri- Room, making them evange- Diocese of Ogdensburg was "Cloudy With a Chance of gizmo - and try to shut it Harvest Mass to fices that many in business lizers is the same Spirit that honored with the presence Meatballs 2" (Columbia). down for good. He's joined endure to ensure that their moves us in the Church of the Papal Nuncio, at my Loosely based, like its by his protective dad Tim practices are totally consis- today to make a renewed episcopal ordination, I con- 2009 predecessor, on a (voice of James Caan) as tent with Catholic teachings. proclamation of hope to the cluded my remarks by ask- book by Judi and Ron Bar- well as by his best friend - be held on Oct. 13 Pope Francis told the people of our time. It is pre- ing the question: “Are you rett, directors Cody and potential love interest - youth: swim against the cisely the gift of the Eu- ready?” I asked those pres- Cameron and Kris Pearn's TV meteorologist Sam GOUVERNEUR- Bishop Terry R. Ogdensburg since November tide of today’s society, it’s charist that transforms us, ent: “Are you ready to con- comedy elevates friendship Sparks (voice of Anna Faris). LaValley will celebrate the 2001, following a pastoral good for the heart. empowers us to do this. tinue our pilgrimage, and teamwork over egotism, Flint gets additional annual Diocesan Harvest priority of Bishop Gerald M. This is a fitting message In Jesus’ parable in today’s bearing in our hearts the and re-echoes a familiar -- backup from a team of Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Barbarito. for all of us, no matter the Gospel, Abraham noted that song that is ancient and yet but nonetheless valuable -- other characters familiar to James Church Oct.13 at 2 The location varies year to age - be not afraid. It’s good there lay a “great chasm” be- ever new, “Let us sing to the message about environmen- viewers of the first movie: p.m. year so that over the course for the heart and for the tween the rich man and the Lord: glorious His triumph.” tal responsibility. Some par- sprightly simian Steve the Farmers and their families of time, the Mass can be of- soul. poor man, Lazarus. This The response, in the ents, however, will not Monkey (voiced by Neil are invited and strongly en- fered in many different parts In our culture of “Don’t chasm that Abraham said cathedral at that memorable appreciate the appearance Patrick Harris), good- couraged to take part. of the North Country. ask, don’t tell” - we must tell cannot be crossed is a les- moment, was a resounding of a bit of potty humor. hearted doofus Brent (voice The Harvest Mass of In November 2012, the our story. The Church, par- son of how much of a role “WE ARE!” Set precisely one minute of Andy Samberg), muscle- Thanksgiving has been held Mass was celebrated at St. ents, spouses, grandpar- we play in our salvation. My sisters and brothers, after the action of the origi- bound police officer Earl De- each fall in the Diocese of Mary’s in Brushton and the ents, no one can supply My friends, the only this Year of Faith has pro- nal came to an end, this fol- vereaux (voice of Terry previous year at St. Peter’s in personal faith. But we must bridge over that chasm is vided you and me with the low-up kicks off with some Crews) and Sam's imper- Lowville. share our experience of God that most sacred plank, the renewed vigor, the earnest bad news for our returning turbable cameraman Manny It is anticipated that local so as to encourage others to wood of Jesus’ Cross. That desire to deepen our en- hero, Flint Lockwood (voice (voiced by Benjamin Bratt). and area farmers will take reflect and do likewise. For is the means of our salva- counter with Jesus Christ, of Bill Hader). Early on, we discover -- liturgical roles in the upcom- too long, Catholics have tion. He is the Way, the seeking to reflect that rela- Flint, the young inventor though Flint does not -- that ing liturgy in Gouverneur. been shy or hesitant to talk Truth and the Life. tionship in our lives outside of the machine that caused Chester has a hidden A reception will follow at out loud about God. Therein lies the reason for the Church building, to the so much mayhem the last agenda. To fulfill it, he con- the parish hall. As Pope Emeritus Benedict our hope, our joy in a world poor, the vulnerable, the time out -- a device capable sistently tries to sow dis- hurting. of turning water into food -- cord between Flint and his And so, I ask you today learns that the mechanism, pals, especially Sam. are you ready to continue to which he thought had been If Chester isn't what he grow in your knowledge and disabled, has, in fact, con- initially appears to be, nei- love of Jesus and His Body, tinued to function and is ther, it turns out, are the so- the Church and to confi- now producing animals called "foodimals" the gang dently share and humbly made out of menu items. encounters along the way. give witness to it? I am! This information comes to Aside from the few ill-cho- With the psalmist, I sing him courtesy of Chester V sen ingredients mentioned out: “I will proclaim your (voice of Will Forte), the above, "Cloudy With a name, I will proclaim your famed scientist and corpo- Chance of Meatballs 2" name, I will proclaim your rate guru (a la Steve Jobs) makes a tasty, if not espe- name to my brothers and Flint has long idolized. cially substantial, cinematic sisters.” Amen. Since the hybrid creatures meal for the whole family. 12 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC 5 OCT. 2, 2013 OCT. 2, 2013 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Living out faith with trust and patience

In our present-day battle After listening for a while self-control; it's a question Christ are meant to live by with Al Quaeda and world to this outburst, God an- of living out our faith in Oct. 6 faith. terrorism, we can swers Habakkuk. He trust and Patience. As Catholic Christians, we often feel a sense tells the prophet that In today’s Gospel, Jesus is 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time believe in the real presence of helplessness. His divine plan is all even more demanding of READINGS of Christ in the holy Eu- We can even mapped out in His his followers than His Fa- Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 charist we receive each wonder where God mind. “The vision ther was with Habakkuk. 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 week. is. still has its time, When his disciples beg of Luke 17:5-10 Today is a good Sunday to And so we can presses on to fulfill- Him, ‘Increase our faith”, He fan that flame of faith in us sympathize with ment, and will not emphasizes first their need by reciting every day, either the frustration of disappoint”. for humility. As for their need of faith, privately or with our family, Habakkuk in He says, in effect, He shows them what he he tells them that real faith the holy Rosary. October is today’s readings. just be patient, don’t means by comparing them is so powerful that a man of the month of the rosary. “How long, O Lord? Monsignor be so rash, and stir to servants. faith could demand of a This is also Respect Life I cry for help, but Paul E. up your faith in Me. “When you have done all tough stubborn mulberry Sunday in which we make you do not listen!” Whitmore The second reading that Is commanded, say, 'We bush, “Be transported into reparation ifor the millions The prophet is from St. Paul's letter Are unprofitable servants. the sea, and be planted of innocent children who angry as he watches to Timothy tells us to We have done only what we there” and it would happen! have died through abortion. the steady growth of the stir up the flame of our were supposed to do.' " It’s that kind of faith that Mary Queen of the most Babylonian Empire which faith, for God did not give In other words, stop com- St Paul was trying to fan holy Rosary, beg God to threatens to swallow up Is- us a spirit of cowardice but plaining and do your work into a flame in his faithful show us His mercy for these rael. rather power and love and Now that takes humility! disciples. All followers of sins against His love.

OUR READERS WRITE An invitation to serve youth through scouting

ages 14-20), and Girl Scout fers the following programs Annual Retreat), and By Cory L. Haynes (GSUSA) Troops. to foster personal leader- through monetary gifts to Diocesan Chairman of the Diocese of To locate a local unit visit: ship and spiritual growth: cover the cost of the Retreat Ogdensburg Catholic Committee on Scouting www.beascout.scouting.org/ Mysteries of the Rosary and other events for youth. or www.girlscouts.org/join/. Patch Series, The Footsteps Thank you for anything Can you help to serve The DCCS uses programs of American Saints, the In- you can do to help ensure youth in your community? of the National Catholic ternational Catholic Aware- the faith and moral direc- The Diocese of Ogdens- Committee on Scouting ness Award, the Pope Paul tion of America’s future burg Catholic Committee on (NCCS) and the Boy Scouts VI National Catholic Quality leaders. Scouting (DOCCS) is the offi- of America (BSA), to supple- Unit Award, the National For general information cial operating committee of ment its annual activities. Gold Medallion Award for contact: Cory L. Haynes, Diocesan Office of Scouting. Our activities include a Hike Excellence, and the Diocesan Chairman of the Its purpose is to provide to a Mountain Top Mass, an Jerusalem Cross (for details Diocese of Ogdensburg guidance, vigor, and leader- Annual Retreat for members visit: www.nccs-bsa.org/ac- Catholic Committee on ship in the spiritual devel- of the BSA and GSUSA, and tivities/index.php) Scouting, P.O. BOX 312, the Bishop's Scout Mass for opment of especially all Cory Haynes Saint Regis Falls, NY 12980, the presentation of youth 518-856-9656, Catholic Scouts and their parish and community. Join Scouting today! Scouters throughout Clin- and adult religious emblems We can help you form a [email protected]. and awards. A participant is certified to For Religious Emblems in- ton, Essex, Franklin, Hamil- assist with Scouter Develop- new Scout Unit (Pack, Troop, ton, Herkimer, St. Lawrence, The biennial St. George Crew, Team, or a Ship) with formation contact: Thomas Trek at Philmont Scout ment. Lawrence 410 Pleasant Av- Jefferson, and Lewis coun- An adult mentoring op- your K of C Council, parish, ties of the North Country. Reservation in New Mexico parochial school, group of enue Ogdensburg, NY 13669 is a Catholic high adventure portunity as a Religious Em- 315-393-3503, The Diocesan Catholic blems Counselor is available concerned citizens, reli- Committee on Scouting leadership and vocations ex- gious education class, Altar [email protected]. perience for Boy Scouts ages to help share our faith with For more information strives to help community Scouting, training is pro- Rosary Society, parish youth organizations, parishes, and 15-18 and co-ed Ventures group, etc. Scouts provide about the Diocese of Og- from throughout the US, for vided. densburg Catholic Commit- other Catholic organizations The Diocesan Office of community service, leader- to support the Scouting pro- details visit: www.nccs- ship training, character de- tee on Scouting visit our bsa.org/ScoutUnits/StGeor- Formation for Ministry, website at: gram at the local level with Youth Ministry, Family Life, velopment, fitness and Cub Scout Packs (boys ages geTrek.php. interest related activities. www.rcdony.org/scouting, Scouting in the Catholic and Evangelization can use or contact Fr. Bryan Stitt, 7-11), Boy Scout Troops Scouting as Youth Ministry We can only provide (young men ages 12 to 18), Church training at the Scouting as Youth Ministry Diocesan Chaplain of Philmont Training Center for parish and community Catholic Scouting, PO BOX Varsity Teams (young men outreach and service. with the assistance of addi- ages 14-18), Sea Scout Ships teaches Scouters to explain tional volunteers who can 369, Ogdensburg, NY to others how Scouting is The National Catholic 13669, 518-593-6044, (co-ed youth ages 14-20), Committee on Scouting of- lend their time and talents Venture Crews (co-ed youth Catholic Youth Ministry for (even if for just a day at the [email protected]. 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 11 OCT. 2, 2013 OCT. 2, 2013 Catholic Charities Caritas Bishop’s Schedule Rest in Peace Oct. 2 – 10:30 a.m., Foundation This week marks the anniversary Panel: Witness of 'lived Board of Director's Meeting at the of the deaths of the following CATHOLIC dinner to be held Oct. 27 Bishop's Residence in Ogdensburg clergymen men who have served The annual scribed as “leading by exam- young woman actively in- in the Diocese of Ogdensburg reality' best way to OGDENSBURG - Catholic Charities Caritas ple”. volved Malone Catholic Oct. 3 – 10 a.m., Opening School Oct. 2 – Msgr. Joseph D. Creeden, Dinner will be held Oct. 27 at • President’s Award: Parishes. She has a deep love Mass and Visit at St. Mary's Church in 1944; Rev. Ambrose Raphael Hyland, the GranView Restaurant Thomas and Mary Anne Han- and appreciation for the eld- Ticonderoga 1954; Most Rev. James J. Navagh, WORLD This year Catholic Chari- ley, who recently retired and erly members of her commu- defend life, marriage 1965 ties is honoring the following moved to Florida. Mr. Hanley nity. Oct. 5 – 11 a.m., Diaconate Ordina- Oct. 4 – Rev. George Drummond, award recipients: was the General Manager of Reservations are needed tion at St. Mary's Cathedral AT A GLANCE laration movement, said faith reveal the truth that • Caritas Award: Patricia WPBS, Watertown and Mrs. for the dinner. A cash bar 1839; Rev. Daniel F. O’Reilly, 1946; Rev. By Beth Griffin signers of the statement re- marriage is more than an in- Mintner Powell, Sackets Har- Hanley worked for the Jeffer- opens at 4:30 p.m. and din- Thomas P. Fogarty, O.S.A., 1950 Catholic News Service jected "anti-life activities and tense emotional union. It is bor, a teacher at Immaculate son County Industrial Devel- ner will be served at 5. The Oct. 6 – 4 p.m., 100th Anniversary Oct. 5 – Rev. Victor Balcerak, Pope Benedict challenges atheist, says he never hid abuse cases will not bless immoral part- permanent, exclusive, Heart Central in Watertown. opment Agency. Both have a cost is $40 per person Mass at St. Anthony's Church in Wa- O.F.M.Conv., 1960; Rev. Eurene VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a letter to an atheist Italian mathematician, retired NEW YORK (CNS) - Catholics must nerships. We will fully render monogamous and sexual, She is known as a very effec- long history of community For more information, to tertown Beaucage, O.M.I., 1984 Pope Benedict XVI defended his own handling of allegations of the sexual deploy good cheer, confi- unto Caesar what is Caesar's, Girgis said. tive faculty leader for the and parish involvement. make reservations and to re- but under no circumstances Anderson said marriage Oct. 8 – Rev. Edward Letourneau, abuse of minors by clergy and politely criticized the logician's total reliance on dence and the witness of "a students in the Community • Legacy Award: Jordyn ceive the menu choices, con- lived reality" to move beyond will we render to Caesar what has public-policy conse- Oct. 7 – 5:30 p.m., Jefferson Deanery 1898 scientific facts for meaning. "I never sought to conceal these things," the pope Service Program and is de- Black, Malone – Jordyn is a tact: Cindy Elliott at (315) said of cases of clerical abuse, and lamented the scholar depicting the church as familiar arguments and de- is God's." quences. When marriage law 393-2255. Lay Minister Mass and Dinner at the He said the Manhattan De- is "redefined to make fathers the only place where such "deviation" and "filth" occur. The publication of the liver compelling testimony in All proceeds from the Car- Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse in To Report Abuse defense of life, traditional claration's three primary is- optional," the needs and itas Dinner are used to help Watertown retired pope's comments Sept. 24 to an atheist scholar came the same month a marriage and religious free- sues are not the only areas of rights of children suffer, he written letter by Pope Francis to an Italian journalist concerning dialogue with people with critical needs in If you have a complaint of suspected dom, according to speakers moral concern, but present said. the eight counties of the Dio- nonbelievers was published. Both letters were published, with the two popes' the greatest threats in our "We're at the early stages of Oct. 8 – 11 a.m., Personnel Board misconduct involving diocesan at a Sept 25 forum. cese of Ogdensburg. permission, by the Italian daily La Repubblica. The paper released long excerpts time to the principles of the the marriage debate," Girgis Meeting at the Bishop's Residence in "We're bullet-pointing in a clergy, religious, employees or volun- of Pope Benedict's original 11-page response to Piergiorgio Odifreddi, a prolific narrative culture," where good. said. He and Anderson urged Ogdensburg teers, contact Victims Assistance Co- science writer who authored the book, "Dear Pope, I Write to You" in 2011. The people tune out arguments, Alan Sears, president of the proponents of the traditional ordinator, Terrianne Yanulavich, Adult book, presented as a letter to Pope Benedict, proposes the superiority of a but respond to powerful per- Alliance Defending Freedom marriage to follow the lead of in Scottsdale, Ariz., said reli- the pro-life movement and & Youth Counseling Services of worldview in which belief should stem only from things that can be understood sonal stories of Christian res- Protecting God’s Children Northern New York, PO Box 2446, olutions to complex issues, gious liberty is under assault distill complicated issues and empirically known over worldviews that include belief in things that can- author Eric Metaxas said. in chilling and unimaginable from academic treatises and Plattsburgh, NY, 12901; e-mail: ayc- not be fully understood or known. The Diocese of Ogdensburg has Metaxas moderated a panel ways, but courageous indi- books into slogans and talk- [email protected]; Phone: 518-569- ing points. scheduled sessions for Protecting discussion at Teacher's Col- viduals who will not comply 0612; Fax: 518-425-0401 Congress' showdown: Good theater, but is it good government? with edicts that dishonor life "The onus is on us to inter- God's Children for Adults. Pre-regis- lege at Columbia University. or Father James Seymour, the Epis- WASHINGTON (CNS) -- "The play's the thing," Shakespeare wrote. The drama The panel was part of an and marriage are winning nalize these issues. The real- tration online is required in order to copal Vicar for Clergy at 315-393- being played out in Congress since the lawmakers returned from summer vaca- event that drew more than legal victories. ity is more complicated than participate. Participants may prereg- tion has made for riveting viewing, with cable news channels showing shifting 300 people to hear updates He recited examples of secular liberals want to 2920 , ext. 1340 "men and women like you, think," Anderson said. ister at www.virtus.org by selecting vote totals on crucial bills in real time. But questions arise on the strategy of on legal and cultural strug- gles to defend fundamental who were minding their own Living out marriage is a the registration button and following each house of Congress passing bills knowing they would never get passed in Environmental Stewardship values. business until they were more attractive and com- the directions. Further information is the other chamber, all under the looming shadow of a government shutdown in forced to" defend actions pelling tool than argument, St. Francis Pledge - Part III: AC- The forum was based on available from Atonement Sister Ellen early October and a deadline for raising the national debt ceiling. It can lead the Manhattan Declaration, a they made in good con- he said. "Same-sex marriage Donahue, 315-393- 2920, ext. 403. CESS how we contribute to climate one to wonder whether the high-stakes game of "chicken" serves the public. 4,700-word joint statement science. is only plausible because for Upcoming programs: change and by our own energy use The answer is no, at least in the mind of leaders of major Catholic organizations. signed in November 2009 by "This is a taste of what lies 40 years we've made a mess Oct. 3 - 6 p.m., Trinity Catholic School. and consumption of the Earth’s vari- "Congress has a responsibility to the American people and millions of them de- more than 140 Christian ahead if we don't act now," of marriage and human sex- Massena ous resources. Conduct an energy pend on salaries, benefits and programs that the government is responsible leaders, many evangelical Sears said. "People who think uality." audit of your home to discover and Catholic, pledging re- these are private matters are Metaxas said the church Oct. 3 - 6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s School, for," said Sister Carol Keehan, a Daughter of Charity who is president and CEO of either naive or unaware." lost the battle in the 1970s where energy can be conserved. In the Catholic Health Association, in a Sept. 18 statement. newed zeal in defending the Canton almost everyone’s home, the great- unborn, defining marriage as Marjorie Dannenfelser, when it did not draw a line in Oct. 8 - 6:30 p.m., St. James School, est use of energy is in heating the a union between a man and a president of the Susan B. An- the sand and fight no-fault Charity must begin at parish level, Caritas head tells bishops thony List, said hope and divorce. Gouverneur house, and in maintaining a supply woman, and protecting reli- SAINTE-ADELE, Quebec (CNS) -- Charity needs to begin face-to-face, at the local courage are necessary "at a Anderson and Girgis said Oct. 15 - 6 p.m., Holy Family School, of hot water. Trying to decrease the gious freedom. To date, more parish level, the president of Caritas Internationalis told Canada's bishops. than 542,000 people have time when life, liberty and discussing their book on Malone amount of energy used for these "Every Christian community must have a 'heart which sees' the miseries which, signed the declaration, in- the pursuit of happiness are more than 100 college cam- purposes is critical in reducing one’s tragically, persist around it and can attend to them," Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez cluding 52 Catholic cardinals in jeopardy." Her organiza- puses revealed a welcome carbon footprint. Transportation and bishops. tion is a political action com- openness to truth and ra- needs also consume large amounts Maradiaga, president of the Vatican's charitable federation, told the bishops' mittee that helps pro-life tional argument from stu- plenary meeting Sept. 24. The cardinal, who is archbishop of Tegucigalpa, Hon- "The Manhattan Declara- of energy. Examine your daily travel tion is a statement of Chris- women get elected to Con- dents across the political routine in an attempt to use your car duras, told the story of a priest in Brazil who, during the annual Lenten cam- tian conscience that comes gress. spectrum. less during the week. Remember paign for the poor, wondered how many poor people attended his parish. The from our conviction as peo- She predicted that imple- At a prayer service before that every little bit of energy sav- priest did a survey and discovered 15 families in extreme poverty. Instead of al- ple of faith that it's our duty, mentation of the Affordable the forum, Cardinal Timothy ings is important and adds up. ways asking for money to help the poor, the priest realized something had to be privilege and honor to bring Care Act will cause "the M. Dolan of New York said, biggest increase in abortion "God has placed a design, “O Lord, Help us turn from the done for the families in his own parish, the cardinal said. The priest gathered God's light into the market- parishioners, and one said he could offer work to one of the families. Others place," said Edward T. Mech- since Roe vs. Wade." plan, ardor, definition into selfish consumption of resources Sherif Girgis and Ryan T. creation and his creatures." stepped forward with offers. "They were organizing and it was beautiful," said mann, director of public meant for all and to see the impacts Anderson, co-authors with "To tamper with that goes Cardinal Rodriguez Maradiaga. policy for the Archdiocese of of our choices on the poor and the New York. Robert George of "What is against self-evident truths ... vulnerable.” Eric Teetsel, executive di- Marriage? Man and Woman: A and is toxic. It is pollution," rector of the Manhattan Dec- Defense," said reason and he said. NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC the Gallery 7 10 World/nation OCT. 2, 2013 OCT. 2, 013 Pope Francis continues talks about the creed at weekly audience AUTUMN DAY OF PRAYER AND FUN ‘Church must show what unity looks like’ HOLY language and part of the are suffering or being perse- standings, conflicts, tensions tongues before gossiping," By Carol Glatz world are united in their cuted because of their faith, and divisions crop up that he said. "That will do us good Catholic News Service common baptism and in he said. harm (unity), and so the because that way the tongue sharing the church's one church doesn't have the face swells up, and you can't talk" VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Backstabbing faith and sacramental life, Backstabbing and we would want, it doesn't badly about others, he said HARVEST and gossip hurt people and the pope said. demonstrate love and what to laughter and applause harm God's desire for a This unity in faith, hope, gossip hurt people and God wants." from the crowd. united human family, Pope the sacraments and ministry "And if we look at the divi- He asked people to have Francis said. "are like columns that sup- harm God's desire for a sions that still exist among the humility to repair the di- Unity is a gift from God, port and hold together the united human family Christians, Catholics, Ortho- visions in one's life "with pa- Fifth annual fall festival sponsored by the Malone Catholic Parishes "but often we struggle to live one great edifice of the dox and Protestants, we feel tience and sacrifice" and it out," he said. "We are the church," he said. And it also "Am I indifferent or is it the hard work (needed) to follow the Prayer of St. Fran- ones who create lacerations." helps Catholics feel like like someone in the family is make this unity fully visible." cis to be instruments of The pope also asked peo- members of one family, suffering?" he asked. The world today needs God's peace. ple to pray for persecuted "united no matter the dis- He asked everyone to be unity, he said: "We need rec- "Humility, gentleness, Christians in the world and tance" between them. honest with themselves and onciliation, communion, and magnanimity and love for to be genuinely concerned But the pope asked people respond in their hearts: "How the church is the home of preserving unity are the real about their plight, just as one to reflect upon whether they many of you pray for Chris- communion." pathways of the church," he would be for a family mem- live out this unity or are they tians who are persecuted" Building unity starts with said. ber in distress. uninterested - preferring to and for those who are in dif- oneself and starts at home, Because the Holy Spirit is At his weekly general audi- be closed off from others, ficulty for professing and de- the pope said. the real "engine" behind the ence in St. Peter's Square isolated within their own fending the faith? "Everyone ask yourselves: life and renewal of the Sept. 25, Pope Francis contin- community, group of friends "It's important to look be- Do I build unity in my family, church, prayer is important. ued his series of audience or nation. yond one's own fence, to feel parish and community or am Unity in diversity comes talks about the creed - look- "It's sad to see a 'privatized' oneself as church, one family I a gossiper? Am I the reason from the Holy Spirit, which ing at what Catholics believe church because of egoism of God," he said. for division and difficulty?" everyone received with bap- about the church - and fo- and this lack of faith," he But throughout history and The pope said talking tism and confirmation, he cused on the Catholic belief said. even today, people within badly about others hurts added. in "one, holy, catholic and It's especially sad when the church have not always everyone, including the The true richness of the apostolic church." there are so many fellow lived this unity, he said. church and communities. church "is what unites us, Catholics of every culture, Christians in the world who "Sometimes misunder- "Christians must bite their not what divides us," he said.

Respect PHOTOS BY SANDRA LAW-FAZIOLI Parishioners of Malone Catholic Parishes held their fifth annual Holy Harvest Festival Sept. 15 at Holy Family School. The festival began with Mass under the tent, followed by a harvest dinner, cake walk, harvest table, children's activities and music by the Old Farmer Tom - oops, that would be FatherTom - waves from the tractor. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Timers Band. Parishioners also enjoyed hayrides around the school given by Father Tom Higman, parochial vicar. will be Father Bryan Stitt. If you are suffering after an abortion, you’re not alone. (www.rachelsvineyard.org)

New resource A new resource is avail- able. “Gift of Joy”, a booklet from Our Sunday Visitor written for expectant parents which includes the new USCCB’s Blessing of the Child in the Womb. Pastors and Gabriel Project and Elizabeth Ministry Coor- dinators received this book- let, but if you would like a copy, please contact the Re- spect Life Office. Thank you to all who ‘Open your Hearts to Life” by supporting the efforts of the Respect Life Office through donations to the Bishop’s Fund Appeal. Samantha Fazioli, director of Christian Formation for the parishes, is shown with high Please promote and partic- school volunteers who helped monitor games for the children. From left, front, are Ms. ipate in pro-life efforts in Fazioli, Kathryn Petrelli and Madeleine Champagne; back, Leagon Carlin and Dan your area. Shafer. Donovan Gurin stands with his finished scarecrow at the children's activities. Eryn Petrelli helps clean up tables 8 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC 9 OCT. 2, 2013 OCT. 2, 2013 Bishop’s Fund Appeal supports pro-life efforts Respect Life Month activities planned

ops has chosen the theme Pastors received their life-activities/respect-life- By Colleen Miner “Open Your Hearts to Life”. USCCB packet containing program/. Diocesan director, Respect Life Office This year’s poster features many items for use through- a well-published photo of out the month and upcoming Four Lifechains October is Respect Life Pope Francis hugging 8-year- year. Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 6, Month. The United States old Dominic Gondreau, who Information is available at marks the 26th year of the Conference of Catholic Bish- has cerebral palsy. www.usccb.org/about/pro- annual Lifechain, a peaceful, prayerful, public, pro-life presence. Four Lifechains will be held in the diocese: • Saranac Lake (2:30-3:30 Meet at Bandshell Park, Line up along River Street), • Plattsburgh (2:30-3:30 Smithfield Blvd & Cornelia Street), hour of witness. • Potsdam (2-3:30) Market & Main Streets and • Willsboro (2:30-3:30 Buses to DC for March for Life Rt.22/Main St). Join with Sign-ups for the Youth thousands across the US and Buses for Life pilgrimage to Canada. the Washington DC March for Signs will be provided. Life began Oct. 1. More information at: Check the Diocesan Pas- www.lifechain.net toral Documentation page and Respect Life webpage for permission slips. 40 Days for Life Buses for high school stu- The Fall 40 Days for Life dents will depart from Water- campaign is Sept. 25-Nov. 3. town, Schroon Lake and 40 Days for Life is a world- Massena (with stops in Can- wide movement to protect ton and Gouverneur) on mothers and babies which Monday,Jan 20 and return has three components: Wed, Jan 22. Prayer and Fasting, Peaceful For more information, Vigil and Community Out- ‘like’ 2014 Youth Buses for reach. Life on Facebook or contact The local 40 Days for Life the Respect Life Office. presence is at 66 Brinkerhoff www.rcdony.org/pro-life/ Street, Plattsburgh. This is There will also be two fam- the only Planned Parenthood ily buses departing from in the diocese that performs Plattsburgh and Lewis surgical abortions. County. A “Cast the Vision Event” to The Lake Champlain Bus kick off the Fall campaign for Life is coordinated by Was held Sept. 24 at the Karen Smith 518-566-6229. Plattsburgh Newman Center. The Lewis County Bus for Rodrick Murphy from Massa- Life is coordinated by Paul chusetts spoke on the impor- Campeau 315-376-3569. tance of pro-life activism. Mr. Murphy has successfully started crisis pregnancy cen- Rachel’s Vineyard retreat ters in many locations. Re- It’s not too late to sign-up becca Purdy, Students for for the after-abortion healing Life Northeast representa- retreat over Columbus Day tive, also gave a presenta- weekend. tion. The Fall Rachel’s Vineyard For more information, retreat will be held Friday, please contact the Platts- Oct. 11 through Sunday, burgh 40 Days for Life Coor- Oct.13th. Pre-registration is dinator, Nancy Belzile at required. Registration forms 518-593-6024; email, nan- are located on the Respect [email protected] or visit Life webpage. www.40daysforlife.com/plat Chaplain for the fall retreat tsburgh to sign up for an CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 8 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC 9 OCT. 2, 2013 OCT. 2, 2013 Bishop’s Fund Appeal supports pro-life efforts Respect Life Month activities planned

ops has chosen the theme Pastors received their life-activities/respect-life- By Colleen Miner “Open Your Hearts to Life”. USCCB packet containing program/. Diocesan director, Respect Life Office This year’s poster features many items for use through- a well-published photo of out the month and upcoming Four Lifechains October is Respect Life Pope Francis hugging 8-year- year. Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 6, Month. The United States old Dominic Gondreau, who Information is available at marks the 26th year of the Conference of Catholic Bish- has cerebral palsy. www.usccb.org/about/pro- annual Lifechain, a peaceful, prayerful, public, pro-life presence. Four Lifechains will be held in the diocese: • Saranac Lake (2:30-3:30 Meet at Bandshell Park, Line up along River Street), • Plattsburgh (2:30-3:30 Smithfield Blvd & Cornelia Street), hour of witness. • Potsdam (2-3:30) Market & Main Streets and • Willsboro (2:30-3:30 Buses to DC for March for Life Rt.22/Main St). Join with Sign-ups for the Youth thousands across the US and Buses for Life pilgrimage to Canada. the Washington DC March for Signs will be provided. Life began Oct. 1. More information at: Check the Diocesan Pas- www.lifechain.net toral Documentation page and Respect Life webpage for permission slips. 40 Days for Life Buses for high school stu- The Fall 40 Days for Life dents will depart from Water- campaign is Sept. 25-Nov. 3. town, Schroon Lake and 40 Days for Life is a world- Massena (with stops in Can- wide movement to protect ton and Gouverneur) on mothers and babies which Monday,Jan 20 and return has three components: Wed, Jan 22. Prayer and Fasting, Peaceful For more information, Vigil and Community Out- ‘like’ 2014 Youth Buses for reach. Life on Facebook or contact The local 40 Days for Life the Respect Life Office. presence is at 66 Brinkerhoff www.rcdony.org/pro-life/ Street, Plattsburgh. This is There will also be two fam- the only Planned Parenthood ily buses departing from in the diocese that performs Plattsburgh and Lewis surgical abortions. County. A “Cast the Vision Event” to The Lake Champlain Bus kick off the Fall campaign for Life is coordinated by Was held Sept. 24 at the Karen Smith 518-566-6229. Plattsburgh Newman Center. The Lewis County Bus for Rodrick Murphy from Massa- Life is coordinated by Paul chusetts spoke on the impor- Campeau 315-376-3569. tance of pro-life activism. Mr. Murphy has successfully started crisis pregnancy cen- Rachel’s Vineyard retreat ters in many locations. Re- It’s not too late to sign-up becca Purdy, Students for for the after-abortion healing Life Northeast representa- retreat over Columbus Day tive, also gave a presenta- weekend. tion. The Fall Rachel’s Vineyard For more information, retreat will be held Friday, please contact the Platts- Oct. 11 through Sunday, burgh 40 Days for Life Coor- Oct.13th. Pre-registration is dinator, Nancy Belzile at required. Registration forms 518-593-6024; email, nan- are located on the Respect [email protected] or visit Life webpage. www.40daysforlife.com/plat Chaplain for the fall retreat tsburgh to sign up for an CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC the Gallery 7 10 World/nation OCT. 2, 2013 OCT. 2, 013 Pope Francis continues talks about the creed at weekly audience AUTUMN DAY OF PRAYER AND FUN ‘Church must show what unity looks like’ HOLY language and part of the are suffering or being perse- standings, conflicts, tensions tongues before gossiping," By Carol Glatz world are united in their cuted because of their faith, and divisions crop up that he said. "That will do us good Catholic News Service common baptism and in he said. harm (unity), and so the because that way the tongue sharing the church's one church doesn't have the face swells up, and you can't talk" VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Backstabbing faith and sacramental life, Backstabbing and we would want, it doesn't badly about others, he said HARVEST and gossip hurt people and the pope said. demonstrate love and what to laughter and applause harm God's desire for a This unity in faith, hope, gossip hurt people and God wants." from the crowd. united human family, Pope the sacraments and ministry "And if we look at the divi- He asked people to have Francis said. "are like columns that sup- harm God's desire for a sions that still exist among the humility to repair the di- Unity is a gift from God, port and hold together the united human family Christians, Catholics, Ortho- visions in one's life "with pa- Fifth annual fall festival sponsored by the Malone Catholic Parishes "but often we struggle to live one great edifice of the dox and Protestants, we feel tience and sacrifice" and it out," he said. "We are the church," he said. And it also "Am I indifferent or is it the hard work (needed) to follow the Prayer of St. Fran- ones who create lacerations." helps Catholics feel like like someone in the family is make this unity fully visible." cis to be instruments of The pope also asked peo- members of one family, suffering?" he asked. The world today needs God's peace. ple to pray for persecuted "united no matter the dis- He asked everyone to be unity, he said: "We need rec- "Humility, gentleness, Christians in the world and tance" between them. honest with themselves and onciliation, communion, and magnanimity and love for to be genuinely concerned But the pope asked people respond in their hearts: "How the church is the home of preserving unity are the real about their plight, just as one to reflect upon whether they many of you pray for Chris- communion." pathways of the church," he would be for a family mem- live out this unity or are they tians who are persecuted" Building unity starts with said. ber in distress. uninterested - preferring to and for those who are in dif- oneself and starts at home, Because the Holy Spirit is At his weekly general audi- be closed off from others, ficulty for professing and de- the pope said. the real "engine" behind the ence in St. Peter's Square isolated within their own fending the faith? "Everyone ask yourselves: life and renewal of the Sept. 25, Pope Francis contin- community, group of friends "It's important to look be- Do I build unity in my family, church, prayer is important. ued his series of audience or nation. yond one's own fence, to feel parish and community or am Unity in diversity comes talks about the creed - look- "It's sad to see a 'privatized' oneself as church, one family I a gossiper? Am I the reason from the Holy Spirit, which ing at what Catholics believe church because of egoism of God," he said. for division and difficulty?" everyone received with bap- about the church - and fo- and this lack of faith," he But throughout history and The pope said talking tism and confirmation, he cused on the Catholic belief said. even today, people within badly about others hurts added. in "one, holy, catholic and It's especially sad when the church have not always everyone, including the The true richness of the apostolic church." there are so many fellow lived this unity, he said. church and communities. church "is what unites us, Catholics of every culture, Christians in the world who "Sometimes misunder- "Christians must bite their not what divides us," he said.

Respect PHOTOS BY SANDRA LAW-FAZIOLI Parishioners of Malone Catholic Parishes held their fifth annual Holy Harvest Festival Sept. 15 at Holy Family School. The festival began with Mass under the tent, followed by a harvest dinner, cake walk, harvest table, children's activities and music by the Old Farmer Tom - oops, that would be FatherTom - waves from the tractor. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Timers Band. Parishioners also enjoyed hayrides around the school given by Father Tom Higman, parochial vicar. will be Father Bryan Stitt. If you are suffering after an abortion, you’re not alone. (www.rachelsvineyard.org)

New resource A new resource is avail- able. “Gift of Joy”, a booklet from Our Sunday Visitor written for expectant parents which includes the new USCCB’s Blessing of the Child in the Womb. Pastors and Gabriel Project and Elizabeth Ministry Coor- dinators received this book- let, but if you would like a copy, please contact the Re- spect Life Office. Thank you to all who ‘Open your Hearts to Life” by supporting the efforts of the Respect Life Office through donations to the Bishop’s Fund Appeal. Samantha Fazioli, director of Christian Formation for the parishes, is shown with high Please promote and partic- school volunteers who helped monitor games for the children. From left, front, are Ms. ipate in pro-life efforts in Fazioli, Kathryn Petrelli and Madeleine Champagne; back, Leagon Carlin and Dan your area. Shafer. Donovan Gurin stands with his finished scarecrow at the children's activities. Eryn Petrelli helps clean up tables 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 11 OCT. 2, 2013 OCT. 2, 2013 Catholic Charities Caritas Bishop’s Schedule Rest in Peace Oct. 2 – 10:30 a.m., Foundation This week marks the anniversary Panel: Witness of 'lived Board of Director's Meeting at the of the deaths of the following CATHOLIC dinner to be held Oct. 27 Bishop's Residence in Ogdensburg clergymen men who have served The annual scribed as “leading by exam- young woman actively in- in the Diocese of Ogdensburg reality' best way to OGDENSBURG - Catholic Charities Caritas ple”. volved Malone Catholic Oct. 3 – 10 a.m., Opening School Oct. 2 – Msgr. Joseph D. Creeden, Dinner will be held Oct. 27 at • President’s Award: Parishes. She has a deep love Mass and Visit at St. Mary's Church in 1944; Rev. Ambrose Raphael Hyland, the GranView Restaurant Thomas and Mary Anne Han- and appreciation for the eld- Ticonderoga 1954; Most Rev. James J. Navagh, WORLD This year Catholic Chari- ley, who recently retired and erly members of her commu- defend life, marriage 1965 ties is honoring the following moved to Florida. Mr. Hanley nity. Oct. 5 – 11 a.m., Diaconate Ordina- Oct. 4 – Rev. George Drummond, award recipients: was the General Manager of Reservations are needed tion at St. Mary's Cathedral AT A GLANCE laration movement, said faith reveal the truth that • Caritas Award: Patricia WPBS, Watertown and Mrs. for the dinner. A cash bar 1839; Rev. Daniel F. O’Reilly, 1946; Rev. By Beth Griffin signers of the statement re- marriage is more than an in- Mintner Powell, Sackets Har- Hanley worked for the Jeffer- opens at 4:30 p.m. and din- Thomas P. Fogarty, O.S.A., 1950 Catholic News Service jected "anti-life activities and tense emotional union. It is bor, a teacher at Immaculate son County Industrial Devel- ner will be served at 5. The Oct. 6 – 4 p.m., 100th Anniversary Oct. 5 – Rev. Victor Balcerak, Pope Benedict challenges atheist, says he never hid abuse cases will not bless immoral part- permanent, exclusive, Heart Central in Watertown. opment Agency. Both have a cost is $40 per person Mass at St. Anthony's Church in Wa- O.F.M.Conv., 1960; Rev. Eurene VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a letter to an atheist Italian mathematician, retired NEW YORK (CNS) - Catholics must nerships. We will fully render monogamous and sexual, She is known as a very effec- long history of community For more information, to tertown Beaucage, O.M.I., 1984 Pope Benedict XVI defended his own handling of allegations of the sexual deploy good cheer, confi- unto Caesar what is Caesar's, Girgis said. tive faculty leader for the and parish involvement. make reservations and to re- but under no circumstances Anderson said marriage Oct. 8 – Rev. Edward Letourneau, abuse of minors by clergy and politely criticized the logician's total reliance on dence and the witness of "a students in the Community • Legacy Award: Jordyn ceive the menu choices, con- lived reality" to move beyond will we render to Caesar what has public-policy conse- Oct. 7 – 5:30 p.m., Jefferson Deanery 1898 scientific facts for meaning. "I never sought to conceal these things," the pope Service Program and is de- Black, Malone – Jordyn is a tact: Cindy Elliott at (315) said of cases of clerical abuse, and lamented the scholar depicting the church as familiar arguments and de- is God's." quences. When marriage law 393-2255. Lay Minister Mass and Dinner at the He said the Manhattan De- is "redefined to make fathers the only place where such "deviation" and "filth" occur. The publication of the liver compelling testimony in All proceeds from the Car- Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse in To Report Abuse defense of life, traditional claration's three primary is- optional," the needs and itas Dinner are used to help Watertown retired pope's comments Sept. 24 to an atheist scholar came the same month a marriage and religious free- sues are not the only areas of rights of children suffer, he written letter by Pope Francis to an Italian journalist concerning dialogue with people with critical needs in If you have a complaint of suspected dom, according to speakers moral concern, but present said. the eight counties of the Dio- nonbelievers was published. Both letters were published, with the two popes' the greatest threats in our "We're at the early stages of Oct. 8 – 11 a.m., Personnel Board misconduct involving diocesan at a Sept 25 forum. cese of Ogdensburg. permission, by the Italian daily La Repubblica. The paper released long excerpts time to the principles of the the marriage debate," Girgis Meeting at the Bishop's Residence in "We're bullet-pointing in a clergy, religious, employees or volun- of Pope Benedict's original 11-page response to Piergiorgio Odifreddi, a prolific narrative culture," where good. said. He and Anderson urged Ogdensburg teers, contact Victims Assistance Co- science writer who authored the book, "Dear Pope, I Write to You" in 2011. The people tune out arguments, Alan Sears, president of the proponents of the traditional ordinator, Terrianne Yanulavich, Adult book, presented as a letter to Pope Benedict, proposes the superiority of a but respond to powerful per- Alliance Defending Freedom marriage to follow the lead of in Scottsdale, Ariz., said reli- the pro-life movement and & Youth Counseling Services of worldview in which belief should stem only from things that can be understood sonal stories of Christian res- Protecting God’s Children Northern New York, PO Box 2446, olutions to complex issues, gious liberty is under assault distill complicated issues and empirically known over worldviews that include belief in things that can- author Eric Metaxas said. in chilling and unimaginable from academic treatises and Plattsburgh, NY, 12901; e-mail: ayc- not be fully understood or known. The Diocese of Ogdensburg has Metaxas moderated a panel ways, but courageous indi- books into slogans and talk- [email protected]; Phone: 518-569- ing points. scheduled sessions for Protecting discussion at Teacher's Col- viduals who will not comply 0612; Fax: 518-425-0401 Congress' showdown: Good theater, but is it good government? with edicts that dishonor life "The onus is on us to inter- God's Children for Adults. Pre-regis- lege at Columbia University. or Father James Seymour, the Epis- WASHINGTON (CNS) -- "The play's the thing," Shakespeare wrote. The drama The panel was part of an and marriage are winning nalize these issues. The real- tration online is required in order to copal Vicar for Clergy at 315-393- being played out in Congress since the lawmakers returned from summer vaca- event that drew more than legal victories. ity is more complicated than participate. Participants may prereg- tion has made for riveting viewing, with cable news channels showing shifting 300 people to hear updates He recited examples of secular liberals want to 2920 , ext. 1340 "men and women like you, think," Anderson said. ister at www.virtus.org by selecting vote totals on crucial bills in real time. But questions arise on the strategy of on legal and cultural strug- gles to defend fundamental who were minding their own Living out marriage is a the registration button and following each house of Congress passing bills knowing they would never get passed in Environmental Stewardship values. business until they were more attractive and com- the directions. Further information is the other chamber, all under the looming shadow of a government shutdown in forced to" defend actions pelling tool than argument, St. Francis Pledge - Part III: AC- The forum was based on available from Atonement Sister Ellen early October and a deadline for raising the national debt ceiling. It can lead the Manhattan Declaration, a they made in good con- he said. "Same-sex marriage Donahue, 315-393- 2920, ext. 403. CESS how we contribute to climate one to wonder whether the high-stakes game of "chicken" serves the public. 4,700-word joint statement science. is only plausible because for Upcoming programs: change and by our own energy use The answer is no, at least in the mind of leaders of major Catholic organizations. signed in November 2009 by "This is a taste of what lies 40 years we've made a mess Oct. 3 - 6 p.m., Trinity Catholic School. and consumption of the Earth’s vari- "Congress has a responsibility to the American people and millions of them de- more than 140 Christian ahead if we don't act now," of marriage and human sex- Massena ous resources. Conduct an energy pend on salaries, benefits and programs that the government is responsible leaders, many evangelical Sears said. "People who think uality." audit of your home to discover and Catholic, pledging re- these are private matters are Metaxas said the church Oct. 3 - 6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s School, for," said Sister Carol Keehan, a Daughter of Charity who is president and CEO of either naive or unaware." lost the battle in the 1970s where energy can be conserved. In the Catholic Health Association, in a Sept. 18 statement. newed zeal in defending the Canton almost everyone’s home, the great- unborn, defining marriage as Marjorie Dannenfelser, when it did not draw a line in Oct. 8 - 6:30 p.m., St. James School, est use of energy is in heating the a union between a man and a president of the Susan B. An- the sand and fight no-fault Charity must begin at parish level, Caritas head tells bishops thony List, said hope and divorce. Gouverneur house, and in maintaining a supply woman, and protecting reli- SAINTE-ADELE, Quebec (CNS) -- Charity needs to begin face-to-face, at the local courage are necessary "at a Anderson and Girgis said Oct. 15 - 6 p.m., Holy Family School, of hot water. Trying to decrease the gious freedom. To date, more parish level, the president of Caritas Internationalis told Canada's bishops. than 542,000 people have time when life, liberty and discussing their book on Malone amount of energy used for these "Every Christian community must have a 'heart which sees' the miseries which, signed the declaration, in- the pursuit of happiness are more than 100 college cam- purposes is critical in reducing one’s tragically, persist around it and can attend to them," Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez cluding 52 Catholic cardinals in jeopardy." Her organiza- puses revealed a welcome carbon footprint. Transportation and bishops. tion is a political action com- openness to truth and ra- needs also consume large amounts Maradiaga, president of the Vatican's charitable federation, told the bishops' mittee that helps pro-life tional argument from stu- plenary meeting Sept. 24. The cardinal, who is archbishop of Tegucigalpa, Hon- "The Manhattan Declara- of energy. Examine your daily travel tion is a statement of Chris- women get elected to Con- dents across the political routine in an attempt to use your car duras, told the story of a priest in Brazil who, during the annual Lenten cam- tian conscience that comes gress. spectrum. less during the week. Remember paign for the poor, wondered how many poor people attended his parish. The from our conviction as peo- She predicted that imple- At a prayer service before that every little bit of energy sav- priest did a survey and discovered 15 families in extreme poverty. Instead of al- ple of faith that it's our duty, mentation of the Affordable the forum, Cardinal Timothy ings is important and adds up. ways asking for money to help the poor, the priest realized something had to be privilege and honor to bring Care Act will cause "the M. Dolan of New York said, biggest increase in abortion "God has placed a design, “O Lord, Help us turn from the done for the families in his own parish, the cardinal said. The priest gathered God's light into the market- parishioners, and one said he could offer work to one of the families. Others place," said Edward T. Mech- since Roe vs. Wade." plan, ardor, definition into selfish consumption of resources Sherif Girgis and Ryan T. creation and his creatures." stepped forward with offers. "They were organizing and it was beautiful," said mann, director of public meant for all and to see the impacts Anderson, co-authors with "To tamper with that goes Cardinal Rodriguez Maradiaga. policy for the Archdiocese of of our choices on the poor and the New York. Robert George of "What is against self-evident truths ... vulnerable.” Eric Teetsel, executive di- Marriage? Man and Woman: A and is toxic. It is pollution," rector of the Manhattan Dec- Defense," said reason and he said. 12 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC 5 OCT. 2, 2013 OCT. 2, 2013 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Living out faith with trust and patience

In our present-day battle After listening for a while self-control; it's a question Christ are meant to live by with Al Quaeda and world to this outburst, God an- of living out our faith in Oct. 6 faith. terrorism, we can swers Habakkuk. He trust and Patience. As Catholic Christians, we often feel a sense tells the prophet that In today’s Gospel, Jesus is 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time believe in the real presence of helplessness. His divine plan is all even more demanding of READINGS of Christ in the holy Eu- We can even mapped out in His his followers than His Fa- Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 charist we receive each wonder where God mind. “The vision ther was with Habakkuk. 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 week. is. still has its time, When his disciples beg of Luke 17:5-10 Today is a good Sunday to And so we can presses on to fulfill- Him, ‘Increase our faith”, He fan that flame of faith in us sympathize with ment, and will not emphasizes first their need by reciting every day, either the frustration of disappoint”. for humility. As for their need of faith, privately or with our family, Habakkuk in He says, in effect, He shows them what he he tells them that real faith the holy Rosary. October is today’s readings. just be patient, don’t means by comparing them is so powerful that a man of the month of the rosary. “How long, O Lord? Monsignor be so rash, and stir to servants. faith could demand of a This is also Respect Life I cry for help, but Paul E. up your faith in Me. “When you have done all tough stubborn mulberry Sunday in which we make you do not listen!” Whitmore The second reading that Is commanded, say, 'We bush, “Be transported into reparation ifor the millions The prophet is from St. Paul's letter Are unprofitable servants. the sea, and be planted of innocent children who angry as he watches to Timothy tells us to We have done only what we there” and it would happen! have died through abortion. the steady growth of the stir up the flame of our were supposed to do.' " It’s that kind of faith that Mary Queen of the most Babylonian Empire which faith, for God did not give In other words, stop com- St Paul was trying to fan holy Rosary, beg God to threatens to swallow up Is- us a spirit of cowardice but plaining and do your work into a flame in his faithful show us His mercy for these rael. rather power and love and Now that takes humility! disciples. All followers of sins against His love.

OUR READERS WRITE An invitation to serve youth through scouting

ages 14-20), and Girl Scout fers the following programs Annual Retreat), and By Cory L. Haynes (GSUSA) Troops. to foster personal leader- through monetary gifts to Diocesan Chairman of the Diocese of To locate a local unit visit: ship and spiritual growth: cover the cost of the Retreat Ogdensburg Catholic Committee on Scouting www.beascout.scouting.org/ Mysteries of the Rosary and other events for youth. or www.girlscouts.org/join/. Patch Series, The Footsteps Thank you for anything Can you help to serve The DCCS uses programs of American Saints, the In- you can do to help ensure youth in your community? of the National Catholic ternational Catholic Aware- the faith and moral direc- The Diocese of Ogdens- Committee on Scouting ness Award, the Pope Paul tion of America’s future burg Catholic Committee on (NCCS) and the Boy Scouts VI National Catholic Quality leaders. Scouting (DOCCS) is the offi- of America (BSA), to supple- Unit Award, the National For general information cial operating committee of ment its annual activities. Gold Medallion Award for contact: Cory L. Haynes, Diocesan Office of Scouting. Our activities include a Hike Excellence, and the Diocesan Chairman of the Its purpose is to provide to a Mountain Top Mass, an Jerusalem Cross (for details Diocese of Ogdensburg guidance, vigor, and leader- Annual Retreat for members visit: www.nccs-bsa.org/ac- Catholic Committee on ship in the spiritual devel- of the BSA and GSUSA, and tivities/index.php) Scouting, P.O. BOX 312, the Bishop's Scout Mass for opment of especially all Cory Haynes Saint Regis Falls, NY 12980, the presentation of youth 518-856-9656, Catholic Scouts and their parish and community. Join Scouting today! Scouters throughout Clin- and adult religious emblems We can help you form a [email protected]. and awards. A participant is certified to For Religious Emblems in- ton, Essex, Franklin, Hamil- assist with Scouter Develop- new Scout Unit (Pack, Troop, ton, Herkimer, St. Lawrence, The biennial St. George Crew, Team, or a Ship) with formation contact: Thomas Trek at Philmont Scout ment. Lawrence 410 Pleasant Av- Jefferson, and Lewis coun- An adult mentoring op- your K of C Council, parish, ties of the North Country. Reservation in New Mexico parochial school, group of enue Ogdensburg, NY 13669 is a Catholic high adventure portunity as a Religious Em- 315-393-3503, The Diocesan Catholic blems Counselor is available concerned citizens, reli- Committee on Scouting leadership and vocations ex- gious education class, Altar [email protected]. perience for Boy Scouts ages to help share our faith with For more information strives to help community Scouting, training is pro- Rosary Society, parish youth organizations, parishes, and 15-18 and co-ed Ventures group, etc. Scouts provide about the Diocese of Og- from throughout the US, for vided. densburg Catholic Commit- other Catholic organizations The Diocesan Office of community service, leader- to support the Scouting pro- details visit: www.nccs- ship training, character de- tee on Scouting visit our bsa.org/ScoutUnits/StGeor- Formation for Ministry, website at: gram at the local level with Youth Ministry, Family Life, velopment, fitness and Cub Scout Packs (boys ages geTrek.php. interest related activities. www.rcdony.org/scouting, Scouting in the Catholic and Evangelization can use or contact Fr. Bryan Stitt, 7-11), Boy Scout Troops Scouting as Youth Ministry We can only provide (young men ages 12 to 18), Church training at the Scouting as Youth Ministry Diocesan Chaplain of Philmont Training Center for parish and community Catholic Scouting, PO BOX Varsity Teams (young men outreach and service. with the assistance of addi- ages 14-18), Sea Scout Ships teaches Scouters to explain tional volunteers who can 369, Ogdensburg, NY to others how Scouting is The National Catholic 13669, 518-593-6044, (co-ed youth ages 14-20), Committee on Scouting of- lend their time and talents Venture Crews (co-ed youth Catholic Youth Ministry for (even if for just a day at the [email protected]. 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 13 OCT. 2, 2013 OCT. 2, 2013 Bishop to ordain Faith: AT THE MOVIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 XVI once wrote, there must that sometimes seems so Our inspiring Holy Father be a dynamic connection hopeless, helpless and dark. 12 new deacons reminds us that arriving at a between the courage and There is a mighty chasm, sober assessment of the energy of those disciples in too, that lies sometimes be- Bishop Terry R. LaValley will ordain 12 men to the per- faith in our day is so com- the Upper Room on Pente- tween our sophisticated and manent diaconate in a ceremony to be held Saturday at plicated. It is important to cost and you and me today. unfamiliar Churchy terms 11 a.m. at St. Mary’ Cathedral. remember that sociological and the lived spiritual expe- The men have completed the diocesan permanent dea- statistics are not sufficient. My sisters and brothers, this riences of the majority of con formation program under the direction of Msgr. It is not enough to count the our people. Robert H. Aucoin and Deacon John L. White. number of Catholic Chris- Year of Faith has provided you We need to speak their The men set to be ordained are: tians, the number who go to language, as the Holy Father • Lawrence R. Ambeau, St. Cecilia’s, Adams; and Queen Church on Sunday, for in- and me with the renewed has reminded us, so that stance. through the proclamation of CNS PHOTO/COLUMBIA of Heaven, Henderson vigor, the earnest desire to Animated characters are seen in the movie "Cloudy With Chance of Meatballs 2." • Patrick Donahue, St. Mary’s, Evans Mills (the Parishes We should not forget the the Gospel, all might know of Indian River) sometimes dramatic battles deepen our encounter with that Jesus’ dwelling is a • John Drollette, St. Peter’s Parish, Plattsburgh that Christians must wage Jesus Christ, seeking to reflect House of prayer for all peo- CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE • Henry Leader, St. James, Gouverneur every day in order to con- ples. • John Lucero, Catholic Community of Keeseville tinue believing and acting that relationship in our lives As Isaiah wrote in our first • Guy Javarone, St. Anthony’s, Watertown according to the Gospel in a outside the Church building, reading, our God will bring OF MEATBALLS 2 • Daniel McGrath, St. John the Baptist, Madrid society that has become in- the exiles back to Jerusalem • Brian Neureuther, St. Joseph’s, West Chazy creasing impatient with to the poor, the vulnerable, and will call all the nations his brainchild is manufac- • Anthony Pastizzo, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Ogdensburg faith and religion. For in- to become part of God’s By John Mulderig turing are multiplying rap- • Joel Walentuk, St. Cyril’s, Alexandria Bay stance, we don’t hear of the the hurting. people. The Kingdom of Catholic News Service idly, and have the potential • David Wells, St. Raphael’s, Heuvelton truly saintly efforts that so God is fulfilled through the to overrun the world, Flint • Paul White, St. Elizabeth’s, Elizabethtown many of our moms and The Holy Spirit that im- proclamation of the Gospel A second helping of color- must return to his island-set dads exert in giving witness pressed the Apostles to to the ends of the earth. ful fun is served up in the hometown, Swallow Falls - to the faith for their chil- open the doors of the Upper The last time that this cheerful animated sequel where he abandoned the dren or of the great sacri- Room, making them evange- Diocese of Ogdensburg was "Cloudy With a Chance of gizmo - and try to shut it Harvest Mass to fices that many in business lizers is the same Spirit that honored with the presence Meatballs 2" (Columbia). down for good. He's joined endure to ensure that their moves us in the Church of the Papal Nuncio, at my Loosely based, like its by his protective dad Tim practices are totally consis- today to make a renewed episcopal ordination, I con- 2009 predecessor, on a (voice of James Caan) as tent with Catholic teachings. proclamation of hope to the cluded my remarks by ask- book by Judi and Ron Bar- well as by his best friend - be held on Oct. 13 Pope Francis told the people of our time. It is pre- ing the question: “Are you rett, directors Cody and potential love interest - youth: swim against the cisely the gift of the Eu- ready?” I asked those pres- Cameron and Kris Pearn's TV meteorologist Sam GOUVERNEUR- Bishop Terry R. Ogdensburg since November tide of today’s society, it’s charist that transforms us, ent: “Are you ready to con- comedy elevates friendship Sparks (voice of Anna Faris). LaValley will celebrate the 2001, following a pastoral good for the heart. empowers us to do this. tinue our pilgrimage, and teamwork over egotism, Flint gets additional annual Diocesan Harvest priority of Bishop Gerald M. This is a fitting message In Jesus’ parable in today’s bearing in our hearts the and re-echoes a familiar -- backup from a team of Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Barbarito. for all of us, no matter the Gospel, Abraham noted that song that is ancient and yet but nonetheless valuable -- other characters familiar to James Church Oct.13 at 2 The location varies year to age - be not afraid. It’s good there lay a “great chasm” be- ever new, “Let us sing to the message about environmen- viewers of the first movie: p.m. year so that over the course for the heart and for the tween the rich man and the Lord: glorious His triumph.” tal responsibility. Some par- sprightly simian Steve the Farmers and their families of time, the Mass can be of- soul. poor man, Lazarus. This The response, in the ents, however, will not Monkey (voiced by Neil are invited and strongly en- fered in many different parts In our culture of “Don’t chasm that Abraham said cathedral at that memorable appreciate the appearance Patrick Harris), good- couraged to take part. of the North Country. ask, don’t tell” - we must tell cannot be crossed is a les- moment, was a resounding of a bit of potty humor. hearted doofus Brent (voice The Harvest Mass of In November 2012, the our story. The Church, par- son of how much of a role “WE ARE!” Set precisely one minute of Andy Samberg), muscle- Thanksgiving has been held Mass was celebrated at St. ents, spouses, grandpar- we play in our salvation. My sisters and brothers, after the action of the origi- bound police officer Earl De- each fall in the Diocese of Mary’s in Brushton and the ents, no one can supply My friends, the only this Year of Faith has pro- nal came to an end, this fol- vereaux (voice of Terry previous year at St. Peter’s in personal faith. But we must bridge over that chasm is vided you and me with the low-up kicks off with some Crews) and Sam's imper- Lowville. share our experience of God that most sacred plank, the renewed vigor, the earnest bad news for our returning turbable cameraman Manny It is anticipated that local so as to encourage others to wood of Jesus’ Cross. That desire to deepen our en- hero, Flint Lockwood (voice (voiced by Benjamin Bratt). and area farmers will take reflect and do likewise. For is the means of our salva- counter with Jesus Christ, of Bill Hader). Early on, we discover -- liturgical roles in the upcom- too long, Catholics have tion. He is the Way, the seeking to reflect that rela- Flint, the young inventor though Flint does not -- that ing liturgy in Gouverneur. been shy or hesitant to talk Truth and the Life. tionship in our lives outside of the machine that caused Chester has a hidden A reception will follow at out loud about God. Therein lies the reason for the Church building, to the so much mayhem the last agenda. To fulfill it, he con- the parish hall. As Pope Emeritus Benedict our hope, our joy in a world poor, the vulnerable, the time out -- a device capable sistently tries to sow dis- hurting. of turning water into food -- cord between Flint and his And so, I ask you today learns that the mechanism, pals, especially Sam. are you ready to continue to which he thought had been If Chester isn't what he grow in your knowledge and disabled, has, in fact, con- initially appears to be, nei- love of Jesus and His Body, tinued to function and is ther, it turns out, are the so- the Church and to confi- now producing animals called "foodimals" the gang dently share and humbly made out of menu items. encounters along the way. give witness to it? I am! This information comes to Aside from the few ill-cho- With the psalmist, I sing him courtesy of Chester V sen ingredients mentioned out: “I will proclaim your (voice of Will Forte), the above, "Cloudy With a name, I will proclaim your famed scientist and corpo- Chance of Meatballs 2" name, I will proclaim your rate guru (a la Steve Jobs) makes a tasty, if not espe- name to my brothers and Flint has long idolized. cially substantial, cinematic sisters.” Amen. Since the hybrid creatures meal for the whole family. 14 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 OCT. 2, 2013 OCT. 2, 2013 ADIRONDACK Project will follow the walk, from noon [email protected] or call 518- FOLLOW ME BLESSING OF THE ROSES to 4 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. 594-3253 to register. non-walkers, $8; walkers, 6$; children 12 Saranac Lake – The Annual Blessing of and under, non-walkers, $4, walkers, $3. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION the Roses is to be held. Contact: Christa Reyell at 566-6404. Plattsburgh – Eucharistic Adoration is Faith: a gift we must accept and unwrap Date: Oct. 6 held throughout the year every Wednes- Time: 4 p.m. of Faith(13) “faith consists in the willingness to HARVEST DINNER day, Thursday, and Friday. Place: St. Bernard’s Church let ourselves be constantly transformed and re- West Chazy – St. Joseph’s Church will Place: St. John’s “Holy Family” Adoration Bishop Terry R. LaValley’s homily for the Year Features: Fr. Mark Reilly Officiating. Ves- newed by God’s call.” To answer His call: “Follow hold its 40th Annual Harvest Dinner. Chapel, downstairs Me,” my soul should become malleable like clay pers, Benediction, rose distribution of Faith Solemn Mass in Lake Placid Sept. 29 Date: Oct. 13 Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m in God’s hands so that I can become what He wants me to become. ROSARY RALLY Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email With a deep desire to re-echo the Universal Call Place: St. Joseph’s Parish Center [email protected] to Holiness of the Second Vatican Council, Pope As the Holy Father said at his first general au- Bloomingdale – Rosary Rally to be held. Cost: Adults, $10; Children 5-12, $5; Benedict XVI inaugurated this Year of Faith as an dience, “Faithfulness is not a lifestyle choice but Date: Oct. 12 a life-changing process of life long conversion to Children under 5, Free HARVEST DINNER opportunity for you and me to recall that each of Time: Noon the truth of the Gospel.” Features: Turkey with all the trimmings, Elizabethtown – St. Elizabeth’s will be us is a saint in the making and to be mindful of Place: St. Paul’s Church what that entails. We must possess a passionate will to give our- a Country Store and much more. having a roast beef harvest dinner Features: Rosary will be recited outside selves over to Christ. Date: Oct. 6 at Our Blessed Mother’s Statue or inside The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. HARVEST DINNER Time: 2 p.m. to 6 As you know, in this beautiful location if inclement weather. Bring a sandwich; When our Savior was about 33 years old Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: Dannemora – St. Joseph’s Parish will be Place: Parish Hall in our diocese, 33 years ago the world-renown dessert and coffee will be provided. North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, hosting its Annual Roast Turkey and Cost: Adults, $9; Children 5-12, $5; He performed the miracle of all miracles - that Contact: For more information call Viv “miracle on ice” took place when our young Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; Trimmings Harvest Dinner. under 5, Free at 891-2286, Sister Carol 891-2286 or e-mail [email protected]. Last and Holiest of Suppers when He gave His Body Date: Oct. 13 Features: Take-outs available, 1:30 p.m. upstart USA hockey team defeated the Mary Lou 891-1308. and Blood to His closest friends and told them to go Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cash raffle tickets heavily favored veteran Russian team. out and do likewise in memory of Him. HEALING RETREAT Cost: Adults, $9; Children 5-10, $5; under coffee and donuts after the 8 a.m. Mass Date: Oct. 19 5, Free ESSEX As you remember, here in the Diocese of Og- Saranac Lake – An after abortion heal- at OLV and then attend the monthly Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Features: Take outs are available. Cash LIFECHAIN IN WILLSBORO densburg, we formally kicked off this Holy Year ing retreat to be held. A noted theologian wrote, “The Church, Mass is meeting of the Champlain Valley Right Place: St. Joseph’s Center Raffles, Chinese Raffle, Crafts and Coun- Willsboro – Lifechain to be held. with a special Liturgy at St. Mary’s Cathedral last not a sacramental service station requiring little Date: Oct. 11-13 to Life. Join us in prayer in front of Contact: 518-236-7733 for table infor- try Store, 50/50 and live music Date: Oct. 6 fall honoring three recently canonized saints or nothing of those who come.” In many ways, Place: Guggenheim Lodge who have walked our very lands here in the Planned Parenthood after the meeting. mation. Time: 2 p.m. to 3 we live in a world that consumes and spectates Features: Pre-registration is required. If North Country: St. Brother Andre Bessette, St. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Place: Route 22 at Main street with little personal involvement required, little you are suffering from an abortion, this Marianne Cope and St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Years ROSARY CRUSADE HEALING MINISTRY MOVES Plattsburgh - A series of Natural Family Features: A peaceful, prayerful, public, passion from within, unless it’s a sports event. retreat will help you. ago, these saints actually visited our relatives, Society operates as if God does not exist - reli- Plattsburgh – Rosary Crusade to be held. Morrisonville - The Catholic Community Planning classes to be sponsored by the pro-life presence. Open to all faiths. Rain parishioners, and priests. They were instru- Contact: Respect Life Diocese Of Og- gion is relegated to only the private sphere. My Date: Oct. 12 of St. Alexander's and St. Joseph's an- Diocesan NFP Office. or shine. Signs are provided. ments of healings in our families. Their inspir- densburg; call Colleen Miner 518-891- friends, if our faith does not engage us, it is life- Time: Noon nounces the addition of Living Waters Date: Oct. 6 Contact: Margaret & Richard Smith 518- ing lives and powerful intercessions have 2309 or email : [email protected] less. If we are not daily tending to our soul, if we Place: In front of St. Peter’s Church Healing Ministry to the Parish. Time: 2 p.m. 963-7814 become treasured blessings for our families. are not growing spiritually, our faith will die, it Features: Prayer for our own conver- Date: First Thursday each month Place: St. John’s Church [Parish Center, Throughout this year, we have been reminded will simply die. LIFECHAIN IN SARANAC LAKE that there is nothing routine about our faith…it PHOTO BY BETTY STEELE sions and the conversion of our nation. Time: 6:30 p.m. lower level] FRANKLIN When he wrote his landmark encyclical, Evan- Saranac Lake – Lifechain to be held. is ever-new, ever-fresh, ever-life giving. The Bishop LaValley is pictured during the Sept. 22 Mass at St. Mary’s Place: St. Alexander’s Church Program: Three-part learner-centered ROSARY CRUSADE gelization in the Modern World, Pope Paul VI al- Date: Oct. 6 Faces of Faith stories told in our North Country Cathedral during which parishioners honored him for his 25th an- ROAST BEEF HARVEST DINNER Features: A monthly Healing Mass, format educates couples to observe and Brushton – Join the 2013 Public Square luded to this: “a lack of fervor “out there” reflects Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 Catholic, the Beauty of Belief event, the Virtual niversary of ordination. Photos from the Lake Placid Year of Faith Mass something seriously happening from within. It is Champlain – St. Mary’s will be having a along with the Sacrament of the Anoint- interpret the physical signs of fertility. Rosary Crusade. Place: Bandshell Park at River St. Pilgrimages, upcoming Vatican II Workshops, the will appear in the next issue of the NCC. manifested in fatigue, disenchantment, compro- Roast Beef Harvest Dinner. ing of the Sick, Exposition of the Blessed Cost: Date: Corpus Christi Event, and now this very, very Fee of $50 includes all materials; Oct. 12 I pray that this year has sharpened our sense mise, lack of interest, and above all lack of hope Features: A peaceful, prayerful, public, special occasion where we have gathered for Date: Oct. 6 Sacrament, and an opportunity to re- scholarships available. Time: 11:45 a.m. for the supernatural and reawakened the deep and joy.” My sisters and brothers, we need to pro-life presence. Open to all faiths. Mass, all give evidence of the strong faith of the Time: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ceive individual prayer. Contact: Instructors Matthew and Place: St. Mary’s Church longing which exists in every human heart for tend to an interior enthusiasm that nobody and Rain or shine. Signs are provided. saints in the making who today call this place, Place: K of C Hall Sarah Bosley at 518-962-8966 (email: what is above - rousing in our hearts the desire nothing can quench or take away. People of the Contact: John & Colleen Miner 518- “home”—you the faithful of the Diocese of Og- Cost: Adults, $10; Children 6-12, $4; to be transformed in Christ. For, before all else, Church must believe with passion and convic- WALK OF FAITH, PORK DINNER [email protected]) or the Dioce- HARVEST TURKEY DINNER densburg. 891-2309 it is necessary for us to grasp the “height, tion. under 5, free Peru - The Catholic Community of St. Au- san NFP Office at 518-483-0459 (email: Brushton – St. Mary’s will be having a We all want to be holy. We all want to follow breadth, and depth” of our calling, and fully to Faith is, indeed, a gift from God, but a gift that CLINTON Features: Take-outs call 298-4291. Har- gustine’s and St. Patrick’s, The Peru Com- [email protected].) Harvest Turkey Dinner. Jesus so as to enjoy eternal life in the Father’s comprehend the message of the Gospel which in- we must accept and unwrap. Faith’s past, that vest Delights Store and Raffle Prizes munity Church, Catholic Daughters of Date: Oct. 6 Dwelling Place. HARVEST DINNER vites us not merely to do what good Catholics act of Jesus’ love which brought new life to the the Americas, Court St. Monica 2598 and Time: Noon to 4 p.m. As you know, in this beautiful location in our IGNATIAN RETREAT are supposed to do, but beyond that, to enter world, comes down to us through the memory of Plattsburgh - Our Lady of Victory will be diocese, 33 years ago the world-renown “miracle LIFECHAIN IN PLATTSBURGH Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will Ellenburg Center – OLA will be having Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center into a process of personal transformation in others - witnesses - and is kept alive in that one having a Turkey dinner on ice” took place when our young upstart USA Plattsburgh – Lifechain to be held. hold the 7th Annual Walk of Faith. an Ignatian Retreat - Discernment of Cost: Adults, $8; Seniors, $7; Children 6- Christ. remembering Body which we know as the Family Date: Oct. 6. hockey team defeated the heavily favored vet- Date: Oct. 6 Date: Oct. 13 Spirits. 12, $6; under 5, Free I know that too often my own readiness to of Faith, the Church. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. eran Russian team. Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 Time: Early registration at 11:45 a.m. change can be highly selective. Whereas I might We have a couple of generations now of people Date: Oct. 18-20 or Oct. 25-27 Features: Take-outs available from 11 When our Savior was about 33 years old He Cost: $9 adults; $8 Seniors; Under five, be willing to improve in some areas of my life, I who have no such memory because it was never Place: Smithfield Blvd at Cornelia St Opening ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. Time: Begin at 7 p.m. and ends at Noon a.m. to 4 p.m. performed the miracle of all miracles - that Last free want to remain in command and to determine passed down. For many, the Church has become Features: A peaceful, prayerful, public, Place: Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine on Sunday Contact: 518-529-6580 and Holiest of Suppers when He gave His Body Place: OLV Parish Center School Blg. myself the scope and limits of my transforma- a stranger and quite irrelevant. pro-life presence. Open to all faiths. Rain (behind St. Augustine’s Church) Presenter: Fr. Jack Downs. and Blood to His closest friends and told them to F eatures: Country Store and Raffles tion. The absolute and unconditional readiness Pope Francis encouraged us to “move beyond a or shine. Signs are provided. Features: Immediately following open- Cost: $60 per weekend covers all food. ROSARY RALLY go out and do likewise in memory of Him. to change ought to be the very basis of our spiri- dull or mechanical way of living our faith, and in- This is the summit, this is the identifying, the Contact: Rev. Martin Mischenko 518- ing ceremonies, the Walk of Faith will . Rooms available for overnight guests Malone – Rosary Rally to be held. tual lives, so that we may become a “new person” stead open the doors of our hearts, our lives, our RIGHT TO LIFE MEETING mystical moment that we, as Catholic Christians 354-2140 begin, rain or shine Walk is 2.7 mile on a first come basis (+$50 weekend). Date: Oct. 12 in Christ. parishes, going out in search of others so as to Plattsburgh – Champlain Valley Right to treasure and embrace. route in the Town of Peru. Proceeds will Features: This time of prayer and learn- Time: 1 p.m. Before all else, readiness to change is the first bring them the light and joy of our faith in Life Meeting to be held. As I look out, I see so many beautiful faces of CRAFT AND BAKE SALE go to The North Country Mission of Hope Place prerequisite for the transformation in Christ. I Christ.” ing will be based on St. Ignatius of Loy- : St. Joseph’s Church faith, each in love with the God who saves us, Date: Oct. 10 must have a glowing desire to become a new per- Faith is not a light which scatters all darkness, Mooers –The Ladies of St. Ann will be and The Jamaica Project. ola's Rules for Discernment Contact: Elaine McGivney at 518-529- each yearning to grow in that love and to share it Time: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. son in Christ, a passionate will to give myself but a lamp which guides our steps in the night sponsoring the 26th Annual Craft Plus Dinner: A pulled pork dinner , also ben- Contact: Register by Oct. 7 with a $15 6133 or [email protected] confidently and joyfully in tangible ways out Place: OLV Church Basement over to Christ. and suffices for the journey. Bake Sale. efitting the Mission of Hope and Jamaica non-refundable deposit. Email CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 there in the marketplace. You know the power of Features: Everyone is invited to share As Pope Francis taught in his Encyclical, Light CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE the Eucharist. I am humbled and most grateful. 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 15 OCT. 2, 2013 OCT. 2, 2013 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR’S NOTE OBITUARIES CATHOLIC The Pontifical Mission Societies of the AuSable Forks – Joseph T. Madden, 87; Funeral Services Sept. 23, 2013 at St. Notre Dame Church; burial in Notre Dame Box 326 October - busy, beautiful time of year Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. Funeral Services Sept. 28, 2013 at Holy John Bosco Church. Cemetery. Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Name Church; burial in St. Agnes Ceme- tery, Lake Placid. Massena – Rose (Pauline) Catanzarite, Plattsburgh – Dr. John L. Rury, Jr., 88; Fu- USPS 0039-3400 This week’s North Country attend will surely appreciate for our diocese. 13 as the annual diocesan Har- Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director 88; Funeral Services Sept. 24, 2013 at neral Services Sept. 27, 2013 at St. Peter’s BISHOP TERRY Catholic was printed just hours the chance to read the bishop’s How blessed we are that vest Mass of Thanksgiving is 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 R. LAVALLEY before we all gathered important message. these men are willing to spend held at St James Church in (315) 393-2920; fax 1-866-314-7296 Chasm Falls – Robert Joseph Darrow, 78; Church of the Sacred Heart; burial in Cal- Church; burial in Whispering Maples Me- President in Lake Placid for the In next week’s paper, the rest of their lives in service Gouverneur. [email protected] Funeral Services Sept. 28 at St. Helen’s vary Cemetery. morial Gardens. REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN Year of Faith Mass with we can all relive the to God and to the people of the That will also be a busy Church; burial in parish cemetery. Vice President our nuncio. historic Year of Faith North Country. weekend in the Adirondack re- Massena – Lorraine A. (Smith) Faucher, Potsdam – Flossie June (Carr) Cregan, 77; SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ While that means we liturgy with contribu- On Sunday, Oct. 6, Catholics gion of our diocese as Guggen- Constableville – Joseph R. Sullivan, 52; 86; Funeral Services Sept. 24, 2013 at Memorial Services Sept. 26, 2013 at the Secretary-Treasurer don’t yet have photos tions from our talented all across the diocese will be heim is host to both a Family Respect for all Funeral Services Sept. 27, 2013 at St. Phillips Memorial Home; burial in Calvary Garner Funeral Home. MARY LOU KILIAN or a story from the NCC photographers taking a stand for life as Re- Guggenheim weekend and Mary’s Church; burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Editor/ event, we are privi- and writers. spect Life Sunday kicks off the Rachel’s Vineyard retreat. Cemetery. Ticonderoga – Raoulene Mary Gas- And, autumn in the North General Manager leged to present Bishop In the meantime, we annual observance of October Massena – Charles F. LaChance, 85; Fu- tonguay, 86; Funeral Services Sept. 23, LaValley’s homily. (See have the chance to as Respect Life month. Country wouldn’t be complete From the Director’s Desk Gouverneur – Randy Joseph Brozzo, 65; neral Services Sept. 27, 2013 at The 2013 at St. Mary’s Church; burial in Keene Publish 45 is- page 3) catch up on some of Colleen Miner, diocesan di- without the annual Catholic Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Funeral Services Sept. 23, 2013 at the Church of the Sacred Heart; burial in Cal- Valley Cemetery, Keene. sues per year: I’m sure that those Mary Lou the other news of our rector of respect life ministry, Charities Caritas dinner set for Weekly except who heard it in the diocese. writes about the special events Oct. 27. See page 6 for this Diocesan Mission Director Green Funeral Home. vary Cemetery. every other arena will welcome the Kilian In just a couple days, planned for this month on year’s honorees. Ticonderoga – Cora Marie (Clarke) week begin- opportunity to spend Bishop LaValley will page 8. October: a beautiful and This October the Catholic Church throughout the United Gouverneur – Frank P. Langevin, 80; Fu- Massena – Richard D. Schuler, 60; Funeral Marek, 87; Funeral Services Sept. 18, ning the end more time soaking in preside at the ordina- Bishop LaValley will celebrate busy time of year for Catholics States will observe Respect Life Month. This annual tradi- neral Services Sept. 26, 2013 at St. James Services Sept. 24, 2013 at the Donaldson 2013 at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral of June his words and those unable to tion of 12 permanent deacons another special liturgy on Oct. in the Diocese of Ogdensburg! tion is now in its forty-second year. Church. Funeral Home; burial in Calvary Ceme- Home; burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has indicated that he wants through August by the Dio- tery. cese of Ogdensburg. us to celebrate his inauguration as Pope by performing acts of charity for the poor and those in need. As a concrete act Lake Placid – Francis Paul Jones, 97; Fu- Tupper Lake – Marie E. (King) Godin, 89; 622 Washington Street, Og- Massena densburg, N.Y. 13669. A PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE of solidarity, we invite you to see the world as the Pope neral Services Sept. 26, 2013 at St. Agnes – Darwin “Whitey” J. Sucese, 78; Funeral Sept. 23, 2013 at St. Alphonsus does , through the eyes of those struggling on a daily basis. Church; burial in St. Agnes Cemetery. Funeral Services Sept. 23, 2013 at St. Church; burial in Parish Cemetery. Editorial Office: Imagine how different your life would be if you had never Mary’s Church; burial in Calvary Ceme- 622 Washington Street, I know Pope Francis was speaking to me been introduced to God and to your Catholic faith? Imagine Louisville – Gerald F. Fregoe, 77; Funeral tery. Watertown – Catherine E. O’Hara, 85; Fu- Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. how much more difficult your life might be for you without Services Sept. 28, 2013 at St. Lawrence neral Services Sept. 23, 2013 at Our Lady Recently, Our Holy Father, enced the protection, the for- wounds and to warm the feeling God’s hand on your shoulder, helping you through. Telephone: Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Ogdensburg – Curtis Frances Kennedy, of the Sacred Heart; burial in Glenwood Pope Francis, sat down for a giveness, the love of God – hearts of the faithful; it needs (315) 608-7556 God’s gift of life requires that every person, in whatever 94; Funeral Services Sept. 26, 2013 at Cemetery. full interview with Father Anto- over and over again. I have rec- nearness, proximity. I see the stage of life be afforded dignity, respect, and protection. Lowville – Darryl M. Renodin, 75; Funeral nio Spadaro, S.J., who is the ed- ognized God’s constant readi- Church as a field hospital after E-mail: During October, pray for victims of domestic violence, child Services Sept. 26, 2013 at St. Peter’s itor of an Italian Jesuit ness to watch over me. What battle. It is useless to ask a se- news@northcountry sexual abuse, human trafficking or abuse of any kind to an- Church; burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. catholic.org magazine. This interview has would I be without that? riously injured person if he has other individual. printed in several magazines This is only the first re- high cholesterol and about the The family is the first place where children learn to honor throughout the world and sponse of this long interview – level of his blood sugars! You life. If Jesus came as a homeless person, or as a child from Lowville – Amy L. (Meister) Tabolt, 100; Entered at the Funeral s Sept. 25, 2013 at St. Peter’s Post Office: many news services have com- you can imagine how much the have to heal the wounds. Then extreme poverty, a terminally ill person needing extensive Ogdensburg, NY mented about it. I imagine you Pope has shared here. I hope we can talk about everything care, or even an unborn child, how would we treat Him? Church; burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. 13669 as have seen something about it It is not a figure of speech, a you have the opportunity to else. Hear the wounds, heal the We are all made to the image and likeness of God and Periodical Postage. in the newspaper or on the tel- literary genre. I am a sinner.” look up the whole interview. wounds. The Church some- therefore if we have met any of the people mentioned Malone – Ronald R. Bashaw, 75; Funeral evision news. The Pope’s humble and hon- Notice that his spirituality is times locked itself up in small above we have met Jesus. Together, may we grow in love Services Sept. 25, 2013 at St. John Bosco Subscription: Everyone truly loves Pope est openness surprises us. Yet, dominated – as he says – by things – the most important and respect for all and be more aware of how we honor life Church; burial in St. John Bosco Ceme- For one year: Francis – he has put a smiling, this holiness is truly over- human faces: Christ, St. Fran- thing is the first proclamation: this month and every month to come. tery. In-Diocese Rate: $27 loving face on our Catholic whelming. cis, St. Joseph and Mary. Jesus Christ has saved us. And To echo the message of Pope Francis, we pledge to bring Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 Church. I certainly am over- Many of us hate to face our I want to share one more the minister of the Church God’s mission of salvation to all, preaching the Good News Malone – Frances M. (Bean) Marlow, 92; joyed by these first months of thing with you that the Pope must be minister of mercy failures, our humanity, our sin- to the poor,the broken, the lost and the victims and to bring Funeral Services Sept. 23, 2013 at Notre papacy. fulness yet, here is our pope mentions in this interview be- about all.” the dignity and respect to all, for we are all very deserving. Matters for publication His constant message of honestly beginning with his cause it truly impressed me. I know that Pope Francis was Dame Church; burial in Notre Dame Cemetery. should be mercy and acceptance has struggles – and the goodness Pope Francis thinks of the speaking to me. Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” addressed to touched all Catholics – and also and forgiving spirit of our lov- Church as a “field hospital.” He With the grace of God, may I Malone – Christopher James Moore, 45; PO Box 326 many former Catholics. They ing God toward him. says this: “I see clearly that the truly be a minister of mercy – when writing or changing your Will. Ogdensburg, NY 13669 are truly listening, wondering He is what he is – because thing the Church needs most may I always be ready to heal www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice and should be received by where the Church is going. God has been good to him. today is the ability to heal the wounds. Thursday prior to Pope Francis constantly reaf- Here is the rest of the Pope’s publication. firmed all the teachings of our answer: “Yes, perhaps I can say Catholic Church but his pres- that I am a bit astute, that I can Paper is printed each entation and emphasis is so re- adapt to circumstances, but it Monday; freshing to all of us. is also true that I am a bit dateline is Wednesday. The interviewer began his naïve. Yes, but the best sum- Member, Catholic Press questions – which were truly mary, the one that comes more Association. extensive – by asking the pope from the inside and I feel most “Who is Jorge Mario Bergoglio?” true is this: I am a sinner POSTMASTER: The story says the pope whom the Lord has looked Send address changes to thought a moment and then upon.” North Country Catholic, said, “I do not know what As I read this the first time, I PO Box 326 might be the most fitting de- had to stop and meditate in re- Ogdensburg, NY scription…I am a sinner. This alization of how much I also 13669-0326 is the most accurate definition. am a sinner. I have experi- 16 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 68, Number 20 OCT. 2, 2013 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Around the diocese Pope calls for NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY unity in the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Contact: For registration and inquiries is Blessed Sacrament, The Divine Mercy Contact: Chris LaRose 315-403-8123 RUMMAGE SALE Church l PAGE 10 767-1065. Chaplet and Benediction. Norfolk JEFFERSON – A rummage sale is to be held Contact 315-348-6260. BRUNCH SET to benefit the Altar Rosary Society. An invitation to BENEFIT DINNER LIFERIGHT MEETING Norfolk – The Knights of Columbus will Date: Sept 26, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and serve youth through Watertown - A spaghetti dinner Will be Watertown - Liferight of Watertown ST. HEDWIG'S POLISH FEST be sponsoring a brunch. Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon scouting l PAGE 12 held to benefit the Watertown Special meets third Wednesday of the Month. Houseville - St. Hedwig's Annual Polish Date: Oct. 13 Place: Church of the Visitation CATHOLIC Religious Education Program. Time: 4 p.m. Fest will be held. Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon Date: Oct. 22 Place: 312 Sherman St. Date: Oct. 13 Place: Visitation Parish Center DIOCESAN EVENTS OCT. 2, 2013 Time: 5 p.m. to 7 Features: The office has materials on Time: Noon after the celebration of the Cost: Adults, $7; Children under 12, $4; Place: Italian American Club infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia 11a.m. Mass. Under 5, Free; Family, $18; Take-outs PILGRIMAGE TO SPAIN Cost: $8.00 and chastity. Place: St. Hedwig’s Church available Fr. Donald Robinson will be leading a pil- Features: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Contact: Phone 315-788-8480; website: Features: A delicious Polish Platter $8, grimage “Best of Spain and Portugal”. ‘Get out in real world to find Jesus’ Salad and Dessert. Take outs begin at www.liferight.org. Theme Basket Raffles, Baked Goods, Ice GUN AND KNIFE SHOW Dates: Feb. 18-28, 2014 YEAR OF FAITH 4:30 p.m. Cream Sundaes, and a 50/50 Raffle. Take Brasher Falls – The Knights of Columbus Cost: $2899 per person from NYC LEWIS Outs Available. All are welcome. Proceeds will be hosting a Gun and Knife Show. Included: Roundtrip Air from NY, First VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- People will said Sept. 26 during his on him," he said. the pope said. SOLEMN MASS ROSARY RALLY TURKEY DINNER to benefit church restoration and repairs Date: Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Oct. Class/Select Hotels, Most Meals, Compre- not find Jesus by hanging morning Mass in his resi- According to the day's Well, "Jesus creates prob- Copenhagen-St. Mary’s Parish will be Contact: 348-8836 or 348-6260. 6 , from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. hensive Sightseeing and much more. out in first-class lounges or dence of the Domus Sanctae Gospel reading in Luke, King lems," he added. "You can't Bishop LaValley Watertown – A&R of Brownville and in the library, but by being Marthae. Herod wanted to know this know Jesus without having Dexter and the Watertown Legion of hosting its annual Turkey Dinner. Place: K of C Hall Features: Madrid, Salamanca, Lisbon, shares homily ST. LAWRENCE out and about in the real man who was called a problems, and I would ven- Mary will be sponsoring a Rosary Rally. Date: Oct. 3 Cost: $3; under 12 free must be accom- Seville, Granada & Toledo world and in prayer, Pope Says Pope Francis prophet. People were begin- ture to say: 'If you want to Date: Oct. 12 Time: 4:30pm panied by an adult. Contact: Fr Robinson at 315-782-1190 Francis said. ning to be afraid of this man have problems, go out on the Time: 2 p.m. Cost: Adults $8, Children 5 – 12 $4.50, FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY Features: Many dealers will be present or e-mail [email protected] And following him will not "You can't know Jesus with- "because he may bring about road to know Jesus. You Place: St. Patrick’s Church under 5 - free and Take-Outs will be Massena - St. Mary's Church is holding a with hunting, fishing, archery and sport- be easy because "Jesus cre- out getting involved with political strife with the Ro- won't have one, you'll have Features: Outside at Fatima Grotto- in- available special rosary to mark First Saturday. ing items. Dealers wishing to reserve ta- BEST OF IRELAND ates problems," the pope him, without betting your life mans" and cause problems, many,'" he said. good weather-may bring a lawn chair ; Features: Raffle, a 50/50, bake sale, Date: Oct. 5 bles can contact Phil Davis at The Best of Ireland Tour lead by Fr. An- Inside the church --inclement weather. bazaar & “high end” rummage sale. Time: 3:15 p.m. 315-389-4627. Concessions stand open drew Amyot is scheduled for Oct. 30- Contact: Joan Boulio- 315-639-6688 Sponsored by the Altar & Rosary Society Features: The Rosary to Our Lady of Fa- all day, breakfast served until 11 a.m. Nov. 9th 2013 has a few openings. Deacons to tima in reparation to Her Immaculate Contact: Fr. Amyot at (315) 384-2064 or CONGRATULATIONS, BISHOP DATE NIGHT FOR COUPLES EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Heart and for World Peace will be HARVEST DINNER email: [email protected] be ordained Watertown – Date night to be held for Lowville – Eucharistic Adoration to be prayed, followed by a 15 minute private Ogdensburg – Notre Dame will be hav- Catholic Couples. held. meditation on the Luminous Mysteries. ing a harvest dinner. DOVS VOCATION PILGRIMAGE Saturday Date: Oct. 19 Date: Oct. 3 Confessions will be available starting at Date: Oct. 20 Join Bishop LaValley, Father Bryan Stitt, Bishop Terry R. LaValley was the Time: 7 p.m. Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 2:45 p.m. and the Saturday Mass Vigil is Time: Noon to 3 p.m. and the members of the Diocese of Og- Bishop Terry R. LaValley homilist at the diocesan Year of Place: Holy Family Church's sacristy. Place: St. Peter’s Church at 4. Place: Knights of Columbus Hall densburg Vocations Society for a pil- will ordain 12 men to the per- Faith Mass celebrated Sunday in Features: Build & strengthen your mar- Features: All are welcomed to worship Cost: Adults, $8; Children 5-12, $5; grimage to the Shrine of St. Kateri manent diaconate in a cere- Lake Placid. The liturgy drew riage by making time to be with each The Exposition, The Divine Mercy Chap- K OF C TO HOLD FIRST DEGREE Under 5, free (eat in only) Tekakwitha, Montreal to promote and mony to be held Saturday at nearly 2000 Catholics to the other and have fun together. Includes a let, Silent Adoration, The Luminous Mys- Ogdensburg – Msgr. A. D. Charbonneau Features: Roast Turkey with the trim- support vocations. 11 a.m. at St. Mary’ Cathedral. The new deacons will be Olympic Arena. In the homily, 12-minute DVD, one-on-one sharing, fun teries of the Rosary, and Benediction. Council 258 Knights of Columbus will mings, dessert included, craft-tables, Date: Oct. 9 the bishop said. “Throughout this hold a First Degree Initiation. 50/50 raffle and take-outs available. Cost: $89 (covers lunch and bus travel Lawrence R. Ambeau, Adams; games, refreshments. Reserve by Oct. 14. Patrick Donahue, Evans Mills; year, we have been reminded ROSARY CRUSADE Date: Oct. 10 Contact: Kathy Allan at 785-8576. from Schroon Lake/Plattsburgh or Og- John Drollette, Plattsburgh; that there is nothing routine Turin – Join the 2013 Public Square Time: 7 p.m. COMMUNITY FREE LUNCH densburg/Potsdam/Malone) Henry Leader, Gouverneur; about our faith…it is ever-new, SPAGHETTI SUPPER Rosary Crusade. Features: The K of C is dedicated to serv- Ogdensburg – The Knights of Columbus Features: Mass at the Shrine, Rosary for John Lucero, Keeseville; Guy ever-fresh, ever-life giving. The Watertown – St. Anthony’s Altar Rosary Date: Oct. 12 ice to the Church and charity. Please Council 258 is starting its community Vocations at the Cathedral of Montreal. Javarone, Watertown; Daniel Church will be having Spaghetti Supper. Time: Noon consider joining our ranks in this most free lunch program again. (Any proceeds will be used for the pro- McGrath, Madrid; Brian Faces of Faith stories told in our Date: Oct. 24 Place: Spirit Walk, West Main Street worthwhile of endeavors. Members Date: Every Wednesday motion of vocations in diocese.) Non-re- Neureuther, West Chazy; An- North Country Catholic, the Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 Features: America is at a historic cross- wishing to join any local council can take Time: Noon fundable payment due by Sept. 21. thony Pastizzo, Ogdensburg; Beauty of Belief event, the Vir- Joel Walentuk, Alexandria Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall road. Secularists are trying to push God this degree Features: Free hot lunch Passports or enhanced licenses needed tual Pilgrimages, upcoming Vati- Bay; David Wells, Heuvelton; can II Workshops, the Corpus Cost: Adults, $8; children $4.50; under 3, from the public square. They reject His Contact: For more information and an Contact: Connie Randall at 315-265- and Paul White, Elizabeth- free; sauce, $5/ quart, meatballs, $.75 beneficial action upon society. But with- application contact the Club Rooms any HEALING MASS 2762 or Lois McCasland at 315-265-9469 town. Christi Event, and now this very, Features:Take-out orders begin at 4 out God, where will our leaders get the day after 4 p.m. at 393-7990; Deputy Raymondville – St. Raymond’s Church very special occasion where we p.m. Please bring your own containers wisdom to solve the great problems we Grand Knight Bill Barkley, 393-0303; will be having a Healing Mass. MATTHEW KELLY EVENT FULL STORY, PAGE 4 have gathered for Mass, all give face? We must stop the secularist ad- Deacon John White, 393-6592 or PGK Date: Oct. 16 Ogdensburg - Matthew Kelly will lead a evidence of the strong faith of REVELATION COURSE BEGINS vance and pray to God for help. Tim Baker, 394-1008 Time: 6:30 p.m. PASSION AND PURPOSE LIVE! event at St. Harvest Mass the saints in the making who Evans Mills – An 11 week course on the Features: Fathers Jack Downs and An- Mary's Cathedral. today call this place, “home” - Book of Revelations to be presented by DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS LIFECHAIN IN POTSDAM drew Amyot and Msgr. John Murphy will Date: Oct. 26 set for Oct. 13 you the faithful of the Diocese of Indian River Knights of Columbus. Houseville - Divine Mercy Devotions for Potsdam – Lifechain to be held. celebrate Mass followed by the opportu- Time: 9 a.m. to 1:30 PHOTO BY BETTY STEELE Ogdensburg. Date: Oct. 2 (Wednesdays) to Dec. 18 the month of October will be observed. Date: Oct. 6 nity to be prayed for individually by a Place: St. Mary’s Cathedral Annual Mass to honor North Country Therese Kelly of Ogdensburg congratulates Bishop Terry R. LaValley after a Sept. 22 Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral during which Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center Date: Oct. 6 Time: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. prayer team. We will begin with an in- Features: Practical understanding and farmers and their families will be the bishop was honored for his 25th anniversary of priesthood. FULL STORY, PAGE 3 Cost: $25 Time: 3 p.m. Place: Market Street at Main Street troduction by Fr. Jack Downs about Un- exploration of faith Features: "Revelation: The Kingdom Place: St. Hedwig’s Church Features: A peaceful, prayerful, public, derstanding the Healing Ministry, Contact: See: rcdony.org/matthew- held Oct. 13 in Gouverneur Yet to Come" will consist of DVD lectures Features:The program includes: Vespers pro-life presence. Open to all faiths. Rain followed by brief testimony, Mass, and kelly.html or contact Marika Donders in FULL STORY, PAGE 4 RESPECT LIFE MONTH: A variety of pro-life events have been planned... p. 8 by Jeff Cavins, home study, discussion. (Evening Prayer), Exposition of the Most or shine. Signs are provided. Sacramental Anointing. All are welcome at 315-393-2920, ext 1380