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Catholic Charities responds to human trafficking l PAGE 10 CATHOLIC AUG. 28, 2013 Faith ‘not about decorating life’

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Faith isn't itors in St. Peter's Square. God had to be the "basic cri- Living a truly Christian life POPE FRANCIS’ something decorative one Pope Francis' Angelus ad- teria of life," Pope Francis can lead to division, even adds to life, but is a commit- dress included an explana- told thousands of people within families, he said. "But REPRESENTATIVE ment that involves making tion of a passage from the gathered under the midday attention: It's not Jesus who choices that may require sac- day's Gospel reading from sun to pray with him. divides. To preside at rifice, Pope Francis said. Luke in which Jesus tells his "Following Jesus means re- “He sets out the criteria: Faith "is not decorating disciples: "Do you think that nouncing evil, selfishness Live for oneself or for God Year of Faith your life with a bit of religion I have come to establish and choosing goodness, and others, ask to be served as if life were a cake that you peace on the earth? No, I tell truth and justice even when or serve; obey one's ego or Mass in LP decorate with cream," the you, but rather division." that requires sacrifice and re- obey God -- it is in this sense Kelly Donnelly and Jen Campbell of Plattsburgh were among the millions of youth adults from around the looks Rio de Janeiro. In this article, Ms. Donnelly, an English teacher at Seton Catholic Central in Plattsburgh, pope said Aug. 18 before Jesus was telling his disci- nouncing our own interests." that Jesus is a 'sign of contra- world who traveled to Brazil for World Youth Day. They are shown above on a staircase that was made from reflects on the experience. She said that “I was surrounded by God’s beauty found in nature, fellow pilgrims, artistic reciting the Angelus with vis- ples that loving and serving the pope said. diction.'" tiles from all around the world. At right is their view of the famous Christ the Redeemer statue which over- expression, and the Mass. This culmination of the week also brought together the discipleship of the youth of the Church. Envisioning FROM PLATTSBURGH TO BRAZIL ‘Make disciples of the nations’ Leadership at theme. It is through growing ample of faith of the many took pictures of her televi- and gave me the opportu- By Kelly Donnelly firm in our faith, that we are religious and laity who I sion screen whenever the nity to see God’s presence in halfway mark Contributing writer able to make disciples of the met, heard giving presenta- news showed Pope Francis. the quiet of prayer, the nations. tions, and participated in We went to Adoration and chaos of crowds, and every- Bishop LaValley and his En- “Make disciples of the na- At the vigil, one of the events with. I met and spent then waited in the rain for thing in between. visioning Leadership Team tions.” many things Pope Francis time with countless incredi- three hours to see the pope Being on Copacabana reached the halfway point of said that stood out to me ble people from all over the (but didn’t actually see him) Beach with 3.7 million other its work Aug. 14. My personal experiences was,“Today too, he is calling world. with Brazilians and fellow people for the closing Mass During its first seven meet- each of you to follow him in My roommate, Jen Camp- Americans. with Pope Francis was as- ings, the Envisioning Leader- at World Youth Day in his Church and to be mis- bell, and I were the entirety We prayed the Rosary tounding, to say the least. ship Team, under the sionaries. How? In what of our group. One of the while walking through a Some of the biggest waves direction of Bishop LaValley, Rio de Janeiro were truly way? Well, I think we can blessings about being in a crowded tunnel and unex- I’ve ever seen crashed to developed a framework to echoed in World Youth Day’s learn something from what group so small was that it pectedly saw the Holy Fa- shore as we were sur- plan and implement the Lis- happened in these days: as enabled us to tag along in ther with a group from rounded by rocky crags tening Sessions, and to eval- CNS PHOTO/BOB ROLLER theme for the year we had to cancel due to bad many different groups. Malaysia and Ireland. with the iconic Christ the uate the Listening Session Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, apos- weather, the realization of We went on a long bus We walked to the final Redeemer statue overlook- data. tolic nuncio to the United States, is My personal experiences this vigil on the campus ride, waded through jam- Mass through back streets ing the beach. Next, Bishop LaValley and at World Youth Day in Rio de pictured as he delivers the homily Fidei, in Guaratiba. Lord packed crowds, and ran with two Brazilians from a I was surrounded by God’s the team will begin the work Janeiro were truly echoed in during a Mass of thanksgiving for the willing might we say that across the beach to arrive at small town, who didn’t beauty found in nature, fel- of studying and evaluating World Youth Day’s theme for election of Pope Francis at the Basilica the real area of faith, the the inspirational Papal Wel- speak any English, were low pilgrims, artistic expres- the input gained through the the year. It seemed that of the National Shrine of the Immacu- true campus fidei, is not a coming Ceremony with a Fil- being led by a vendor, and sion, and the Mass. This eleven Listening Sessions. everywhere I turned, and geographical place - but we, ipino group who declared were later joined by a dozen culmination of the week late Conception in Washington March every event I attended were ourselves? Yes! Each of us, they were “adopting us”, Argentinian seminarians. also brought together the FULL STORY, PAGE 5 19. Archbishop Vigano is coming to filled with examples and in- each one of you. And mis- which included us chanting We stared in amazement discipleship of the youth of the Diocese of Ogdensburg Sept. 29 to sights about discipleship. sionary discipleship means along to “Republica Filipina” at the Christ the Redeemer the Church. celebrate the Solemn Mass for the Having attended World to recognize that we are and them chanting along to statue after a nine hour wait Here we were, united, not Rites held Youth Day in Madrid two Year of Faith and New Evangelization God’s campus fidei, His “USA” during our walk. surrounded by pilgrims by language or nationality, years ago, I couldn’t help In Lake Placid. Nearly 2000 Catholics “field of faith!” We stayed in a homestay from all around the world. but through Christ. for Deacon but draw comparisons and Kelly Donnelly and Jen Campbell of Plattsburgh represented the Diocese of Ogdensburg at World Youth Day in Brazil in July. from across the diocese are expected As the Holy Father with a Brazilian woman who These moments, and so After the experiences of connections between the They are shown during the bus ride to the Papal Welcoming Ceremony with two of new friends from the Philippines In a re- to participate in the liturgy at the pointed out, each one of us lovingly gave me tea, honey, many more, throughout my the week, all these people two, one of which was the A Mass of Christian burial for Deacon flection about the trip, printed on page 16, Ms. Donnelly writes, “My roommate, Jen Campbell, and I were the entirety of our group. is called to discipleship, and and Tylenol when I came pilgrim experience filled me were together, growing in Olympic Center. themes. The theme for One of the blessings about being in a group so small was that it enabled us to tag along in many different groups.” that discipleship must down with a 102 tempera- with gratitude, showed me their faith, ready to return Bruce C. Wadsworth was held Aug. 14 WYD 2011 was “firm in the began within our own ture. Her joy that World that God is full of surprises, to countries across the faith.” I was struck by how prayer lives and simple ac- Youth Day was in Rio was reminded me that inspira- globe to “make disciples of at St. Agnes Church, Lake Placid much that theme laid the ST. ANDRE’ BESSETTE PARISH: Four Malone parishes will combine into one... p. 3 tions. I witnessed this ex- palpable and she excitedly tion is around every corner, the nations.” foundation for this year’s FULL STORY, PAGE 4 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 15 AUG. 28, 2013 AUG. 28, 2013 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR’S NOTES OBITUARIES CATHOLIC The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Altona – Virginia Ruth (Ducatt) Gardner, Church; burial in parish cemetery. Cemetery. Box 326 Celebrating the Year of the Babies Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. 78; Funeral Services Aug. 14, 2013 at Holy Norfolk Ticonderoga Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Angel’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. – Donald F. Stearns, 85; Funeral – Constance E. (Lloyd) Sal- Services Aug. 12, 2013 at Church of the stead, 90; Funeral Services Aug. 13, 2013 USPS 0039-3400 As the Catholic world has body’s year of faith. tions. It all seems too much… up in the middle of the night Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director Bombay – Carmel A. (Brockway) Jock, 87; Visitation; burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home; BISHOP TERRY been celebrating the Year of The three new babies in my and then the baby smiles and and changing smelly diapers, I 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 R. LAVALLEY Faith, our lucky family family and new baby everything is worth it. don’t think I could see what I (315) 393-2920; fax 1-866-314-7296 Funeral Aug. 15, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Brasher Falls. burial in Valley View Cemetery. President is enjoying a Year of Henry in my office have I’ve been watching, of course, see today. [email protected] Church; burial in parish cemetery. REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN the Babies. brought back a million through the eyes of a grandma. It’s taken a bit of distance to Ogdensburg – Beverly A. des Rosiers, 76; Tupper Lake – Gertrude G. (Clark) Vice President Everyone at the fam- memories about just In the months before I be- understand that, in a very fun- Clayton –Virginia R. (Reff) Comins, 93; Funeral Services Aug. 24, 2013 at St. Dewyea, 86; Funeral Services Aug. 17, SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ ily reunion last week how hard it is to care came a grandparent, I heard – damental way, our babies have Funeral Services Aug. 19, 2013 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. 2013 at St. Alphonsus Church; burial in Secretary-Treasurer finally met four-month for a newborn. over and over – about how already begun to evangelize. Missionary Mary’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. St. Alphonsus Cemetery. MARY LOU KILIAN old Annalin, three It would be nearly im- wonderful it would be. Annalin and Conan and Ogdensburg – Daniel B. Kennedy, 86; Fu- month old Conan and possible without faith And it is, in more ways than I Patrick have evoked God-like Editor/ Colton – Russell Edward Long, 95; Fu- neral Services Aug. 15, 2013 at St. Mary’s Watertown – James T. “Jimmer” Babel, General Manager one-month old (al- and trust and an end- ever expected. love – an all consuming, all for- most) Patrick. less fount of love. In addition to enjoying all giving, lay-down-your-life kind Cooperation plan neral Services Aug. 23, 2013 at St. Cathedral; burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. 53; Funeral Services Aug. 22, 2013 at the Patrick’s Church. Redd & Benoit Funeral Home. Publish 45 is- How blessed are we! I’ve been watching the enchanting baby-ness, it’s of love – from their mommies sues per year: This past weekend these new mothers and been a privilege to witness the and daddies. Ogdensburg – Leon C. Montroy, 92; Fu- Weekly except we celebrated the first Mary Lou fathers. fierce love our children have And faith means nothing if 2013 is complete Gouverneur – James D. O’Shaughnessy, neral Services Aug. 16, 2013 at Notre Watertown – Robert L. Bell, 57; Funeral every other of the baptisms, a per- Kilian They’ve been dealing for their own children. it’s not grounded in love. 88; Funeral Aug. 23, 2013 at St. James Dame Church; burial in Notre Dame Services Aug. 16, 2013 at the Reed & week begin- fect reminder that our with sleepless nights, It literally takes my breath Thanks, little ones. You’ve Church; burial in St. James Cemetery. Cemetery. Benoit Funeral Home; burial in Brookside ning the end year of babies has a worries upon worries away sometimes. got much to show for a few From the Director’s Desk Cemetery. of June whole lot in common with any- and a thousand different ques- When I was the one getting month’s work! Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Keeseville – Clayton V. “Red” Galarneau, Plattsburgh – Joan (Moore) Lukasiewicz, through August by the Dio- 90; Funeral Services Aug. 21, 2013 at St. 65; Funeral Aug. 17, 2013 at Our Lady of Watertown – Michael J. Biondolillo, Sr., cese of Ogdensburg. Diocesan Mission Director John’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. Victory Church; burial in St. Mary’s of the 64; Funeral Services Aug. 17, 2013 at Holy 622 Washington Street, Og- densburg, N.Y. 13669. A PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE Lake Cemetery, Cumberland Head. Family Church; burial in Glenwood Ceme- As the Summer of 2013 draws to an end, I would like to Lake Placid – Barbara Ann (Griffin) tery. take the opportunity to express my gratitude to the Editorial Office: Parishes and Pastors on West side of the Diocese of Ogdens- Wylie, 76; Funeral Services Aug. 13, 2013 Redford – Robert R. LeClair, 84; Funeral 622 Washington Street, We are all called - to be God’s prophets burg for their participation in another successful Missionary at St. Agnes Church; burial in St. Agnes Services Aug. 21, 2013 at Church of the Watertown – Christine Cecilia (Morris) Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. Recently, in conversation was afraid to be a prophet. I called to be such prophets. Cooperation Plan. This summer brought 16 Mission Aid So- Cemetery. Assumption; burial in Assumption of Jarvis, 75; Funeral Service Aug. 17, 2013 Telephone: with a priest friend concerning remember an incident – ages Prophets are many. We do cieties to the West side of the Diocese. Mary Cemetery. at the Reed and Benoit Funeral Home; (315) 608-7556 that Sunday’s Scriptures, he ago – I was part of a group of notice them, we read about The Missionary Cooperation Plan (MCP) introduces each Massena – Agnes M. (Tyo) Guimond, 95; burial in North Watertown Cemetery. brought up the idea of being a priests talking about many them, our society is filled with parish to a real-life missionary who represents a mission Funeral Aug. 16, 2013 at St. Mary’s Saranac Lake – Helen M. (Wells) Parker, E-mail: “prophet.” The more I have things. Then they began talk- them. Each parish has many cause from a faraway place. In doing so, it serves as a pre- Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. 97; Funeral Services Aug. 15, 2013 at St. Watertown – Harold “Butch” E. Kilburn, news@northcountry thought about it the idea of a ing about another – a priest prophets. We sit with them view and helps to prepare your parish for the celebration of Bernard’s Church; burial in North Elba 64; Funeral Services Aug. 20, 2013 at Our catholic.org “prophet” fits in so well with with a problem – he was an al- each Sunday and now we must World Mission Sunday in October. Massena – Lucienne M. (LaPlante) Jou- Cemetery, Lake Placid. Lady of the Sacred Heart. this year’s celebration of the coholic. So talked about how join them. It also makes the needs of the Missions more real and bert, 42; Funeral Services Aug. 21, 2013 at Entered at the more personal, as the faithful of the parish have an oppor- Year of Faith. Evangelization is However, courage is needed sad it was. Yet, I remember Soon our Church will canon- Church of the Sacred Heart. Ticonderoga – Gertrude A. (Demar) Deso, West Chazy – Wade E. Relation, 66; Fu- Post Office: tunity to relate to this visiting missionary in a way that about being a prophet. A for the truth can divide fami- well, not one of us was ready ize two of the outstanding 82; Funeral Services Aug. 16, 2013 at St. neral Aug. 14, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Ogdensburg, NY might otherwise be relegated to a bulletin or pulpit an- prophet is someone who lies, friendships, communities. to talk with him - ready to take prophets of our own time – 13669 as nouncement. Massena – Timothy R. McDermott, 52; Mary’s Church; burial in St. Mary’s Parish Church; burial in parish cemetery. shows the way – someone who Many want to hide the truth – the risk to meet with him and Pope John XXIII and Pope John Periodical Postage. Most diocesan mission directors agree that where there Funeral Services Aug. 21, 2013; Funeral points out the implications of they would rather live the lie. offer to help. The excuses Paul II. They both spoke has been a successful and satisfying parish experience of Services the Philips Memorial Home; present actions. Parents must be prophets were many – don’t want to “em- bravely and often, leading and Subscription: participating in the MCP, the enthusiasm and response to burial in Calvary Cemetery. A prophet in faith accepts a and must be the most impor- barrass” him - don’t want to showing the way for our For one year: Mission Appeals also improves. real challenge – walking in the tant of evangelizers. The chal- “lose” his friendship – not Church. They were not afraid In-Diocese Rate: $27 The MCP offered an opportunity for the faithful in a Massena – Lois M. (Larrow) White, 86; footsteps of Jesus can be hard lenge is huge – yet, the truth is ready to be a “prophet”. to meet the challenge. Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 parish to meet face to face a missionary or mission repre- work and costly. Bringing the so important for their children. Jesus calls us all to be a And so we now pray to soon Funeral Services Aug. 12, 2013 at Sacred sentative and to be educated about our mission vocation. message of Jesus to this pres- However, there is always the prophet, yet being a prophet is to be Saint Pope John XXIII and Heart Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. ent work is often a difficult a challenge so he is ready to Saint Pope John Paul II that Hopefully parishioners were animated about the needs of Matters for publication risk in making recommenda- challenge. stand with us, to strengthen they will fill our Church will the mission Church as they respond with prayers and mate- should be tions or corrections to a child – Morrisonville – John Alfred Sears, 71; us, to show us the way and prophets – outstanding rial help. The personal introduction of the missionary visi- addressed to Many, even many good peo- even, more for a teenager. Will Memorial Services Aug. 16, 2013 at St. tor by the pastor to parishioners goes a long way in relating PO Box 326 ple, are not open to listening to this task of being a prophet as give us the words to make us prophets – and ordinary Alexander’s Church. the importance of the mission message to be given. Ogdensburg, NY 13669 the message of the Church. a father or mother cause a divi- real prophets. prophets that will truly trans- The faithful were encouraged to meet and greet the MCP and should be received by Many do not understand. Many sion in the family? Our Church must have form our Church – making it visitor and extended personal words of welcome, as part of Newcomb – Michael John Gregory, 49; Thursday prior to do not want to understand. The challenge can be too prophets – and everyone is alive – filled with grace and en- the mission experience Funeral Aug. 12, 2013 at St. Therese publication. Many will not accept. Jesus much for some parents and so called – truly, everyone is thusiasm and hope. The success of the program, both in terms of animation was often disappointed that they ignore the moment, ig- and cooperation, depends heavily on the work of the pastor. Paper is printed each those he taught would not be- nore the opportunity and say Without their assistance and thoughtfulness, the Missionary Monday; lieve in him or accept his mes- nothing. Too often, they watch Cooperation Plan (MCP) would not be the success that it is dateline is Wednesday. sage. their child’s life get more and today. It is a program well worth cultivating and nourishing Member, Catholic Press Prophets are about truth. more messed up. I believe that in every parish to help spread the good news of Jesus Love. Association. The message of Jesus is truth. with God’s help, the divisions, Again, my heart-felt thanks to all involved with making With the grace and help of the caused in such necessary cor- another Summer Mission Coop a great success. Savior, evangelizers have the rections, can and will be POSTMASTER: The Spirit of the Mission lives on! truth. This is God’s gift to us healed. Such is the challenge Send address changes to all and we must have the North Country Catholic, of being a prophet – of being a Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” courage to bring that message parent. PO Box 326 to others – as true prophets of when writing or changing your Will. Ogdensburg, NY I regretfully have recognized the Lord. times in my own life when I www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice 13669-0326 14 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 AUG. 28, 2013 AUG. 28, 2013

CLINTON HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS grimage to the Shrine of St. Kateri Tekak- HARVEST DINNER Ogdensburg - St. Mary’s is holding a witha, Montreal to promote and support FOLLOW ME Vocations. Altona – Harvest Dinner to be held to monthly Holy Hour for Vocations. Date Date: Oct. 9 benefit St. Louis of France Parish, Sciota. : Thursday before the First Friday Cost: $89 (covers lunch and bus travel Graced moments spent with young people Date: Sept. 8 Time: 7 p.m. concluding with Benedic- from Schroon Lake/Plattsburgh or Og- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. tion at 8 p.m. densburg/Potsdam/Malone) The classrooms are bright much time with our youth. charist at Blessed John XXIII ance, as was their bishop! transcendence that leads us Place: Holy Angels Hall Place: Deacon Winter Chapel Features: Mass at the Shrine, Rosary for and inviting. Teachers and At the ninth and final Lis- Newman Center in Platts- Through song, these young to reflect upon the human Cost: Adults, $9; Children, $4; Under 5, Vocations at the Cathedral of Montreal. professors are eager and tening Session, at Camp burgh and then enjoyed din- women and men lifted our person and the awesome Free NOVENA FOR MILITARY (Any proceeds will be used for the pro- prepared. Moms Guggenheim, I had ner and conversation with souls in praise of God. wonder of God’s creation Features: Roast Pork, Roast Top Round Ogdensburg - Notre Dame Church is and dads are ready the opportunity to some of the area priests and Thank you, Joyful Choir, and our redemption. motion of vocations in diocese.) Non-re- of Beef, Raffle, Country Store, Take-outs holding a Weekly novena for the safety and anticipating pray, enjoy a meal several young men who are for such an inspirational We were served an exqui- fundable payment due by Sept. 21. available; Craft tables available by call- of U.S. military personnel great things for with, and then hear discerning their vocations. evening! site fare of faith expressions Date Passports or enhanced licenses needed ing 236-5848 to reserve. : Tuesday evenings their sons and approximately 65 Some were headed back to Our diocesan Year of Faith in the artwork displayed Time: 6:30 p.m. Contact: Connie Randall at 315-265- daughters. It’s time “senior” campers tell high school for their final Committee suggested that and music performed. for school! me about their vi- year, others returning to col- we have a special event Many of the artists and DAY OF REFLECTION 2762 or Lois McCasland at 35-265-9469 f LATIN MASS Our school ad- sion for the Diocese lege or headed there for the where the faithful from musicians were students Ellenburg Center - Our Lady of the FALL RETREAT FOR ADULTS ministrators, fac- of Ogdensburg. first time. This was another throughout the North Coun- and young adults. They Adirondacks House of Prayer is planning Potsdam – A Tridentine (Latin) Mass is The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. Saranac Lake – A special fall retreat to be ulty and staff are Their passion and wonderful opportunity to try could express their faith provided an occasion where a Day of Reflection. celebrated each Sunday with Msgr. charged with the love for the Church learn of the strong faith of through their God-given tal- we could truly experience Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: held at Guggenheim Lodge. Date: Sept. 14 Robert H. Aucoin as the celebrant privileged respon- was palpable. They young adults and the seri- ents in the arts. the Beauty of Belief. North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, Time: 12:30 a.m. Date: Sept. 20-21 Bishop Time: 11 a.m. to 4. Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; sibility of provid- offered practical ousness with which these On Sunday, August 18th, a Let there be no doubt, the Place: St. Mary's Church Schedule: Begins with dinner at 6 p.m. Terry R. Features: Father Bill Edwards will pres- e-mail [email protected]. ing the setting suggestions and men are discerning the nice crowd gathered at Hos- youth of our Diocese pos- Cost: $75 due at arrival where our most pre- LaValley shared their frustra- Lord’s will for them. mer Hall in Potsdam to see sess many gifts that they ent a day of reflection and contempla- Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. Speaker: Paul Gibaldi, wilderness guide cious treasures can tions and their hopes On August 17th and 18th and hear expressions of are eager to share with us, tion on Living in the Joyful Spirit of the EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Massena for 25 years, nature photographer and grow in knowledge of the for the Church. high school students from faith that lifted their spirits. indeed, are already sharing! Lord .. The talk will be followed by – St. Mary’s & St. Joseph’s hold Topic: “Renewed Missionary Energy in Time: 3:15 p.m. Benediction and Adoration every Friday. two nature photography books pub- wonder of God’s creation I came away from that Keeseville, Peru, Ausable The Beauty of Belief was a As they head back to college lunch, contemplative prayer with music, and the gift of human life. session affirmed in my Forks and Morrisonville per- delightful celebration of art or high school, their brains the Year of Faith” Features: The Rosary to Our Lady of Fa- Time: 9 a.m. to Noon lished and Sister Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ, a time of discussion and Anticipated As the 2013-14 academic strong belief that our youth formed a Year of Faith Sum- and music. Musicians and will be stretched and their Features: Proceeds from the dinner help tima in reparation to Her Immaculate spiritual director and adult faith educa- Mass at 4 p.m. Place: St. Mary’s Family Room year begins, we want to as- today possess remarkable mer Concert at St. artists are, in a real sense, souls tested. to support the Foundation’s mission to Heart and for World Peace will be tor. Paul will share his multi-media ex- Contact: RSVP by Sept. 11 to olaprayer- DIOCESAN EVENTS sure all—students, parents skills, keen insights, strong Augustine’s Church in Peru birth-givers. Let us thank God for our provide financial assistance for the edu- prayed, followed by a 15 minute private perience of the spectacular beauty in the [email protected] or 518-594-3253. and staff of our prayers. faith, and much eagerness and St. John the Baptist in The works they produce youth and support them cation of those studying to be MSC meditation on the Joyful Mysteries. Adirondacks. Through his eyes as a pho- The month of August has to serve Christ and His Keeseville. Their parents, provide us with the medium with our prayer, words of Donations appreciated. DIOCESAN YEAR OF FAITH MASS priests and brothers. Confessions are available starting at 2:45 Lake Placid - A solemn Mass marking the tographer and person of faith Paul will been an especially graced Body, the Church. family members and all in that inspires you and me to encouragement, and Cost: time for me as I have had On the Feast of the As- attendance were so proud of enter beyond the ordinary through the sharing of our HEALING MASS Purchase tickets ($30) for the din- and the Saturday Mass Vigil is at 4. Year of Faith and the New Evangelization guide us on a hike to nearby Baker ner from any Foundation Board or Hon- Mountain on Saturday. the opportunity to spend sumption, I celebrated Eu- their wonderful perform- and delve deeply into a own faith. Ellenburg Center - Our Lady of the will be held orary Council Member or by calling the CHICKEN BAR-B-QUE Theme:“The earth is full of the good- Adirondacks House of Prayer is holding a Date: Sept. 29 Foundation office at (315) 782-3344. Gouverneur – St. James School will hold ness of the Lord.” healing Mass. Time: 2:30 p.m their annual Chicken Bar-B-Que. Place Features: There will be time for prayer, Date: Sept. 28 : Olympic Center New parish to be formed LIFERIGHT MEETING Date: Sept. 8 reflection and sharing of the spiritual Time: 10 a.m. Features: Archbishop Carlo Maria Bishop announces Watertown - Liferight of Watertown Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. wisdom revealed to us by God in the MALONE – Father Joseph and energy are combined,” “Parish designates a com- Features: Father Doug Decker will pre- Vigano, Apostolic Nuncio to the United meets third Wednesday of the Month. Cost: Adults, $9; Children 12 and under, mystery of Autumn season. Registra- Giroux, pastor of the Malone Father Giroux said. “While munity of people, rather side at a healing Mass which will be fol- States, will preside with Bishop LaValley Time: 4 p.m. $5; Children under 5, Free tions will be taken (limit 10) through Catholic Parishes, an- the Malone Catholic Parishes than the building(s) in which lowed by an opportunity for individual and priests of the diocese concelebrat- clergy changes Place: 312 Sherman St. Sept. 19. For your safety and comfort nounced to the congrega- often appear to function as it gathers,” Father Giroux prayer by OLA prayer ministry teams. ing. Nearly 2000 Catholics from across tions of St. Joseph’s, Notre one, in reality they remain said. Features: The office has materials on K OF C BRUNCH hiking clothes and shoes/boots are rec- Contact:If you plan on staying for a the Diocese of Ogdensburg are expected Dame, and St. John Bosco in four distinct institutions.” Planning for the future use For personal reasons, Father Donald F. Kramberg has infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia Norfolk – The Knights of Columbus will ommended. light lunch, RSVP by Sept. 26 to to attend. Malone, and St. Helen’s in The staff and Pastoral of all facilities is ongoing. requested and has been granted by Bishop LaValley and chastity. be sponsoring a brunch. Contact Contact: For additional information, early retirement from priestly ministry in the Diocese [email protected] or 518-594- : Bus transportation from com- Chasm Falls that a process Council of the Malone “St. Andre’ or ‘Brother Contact: Phone 315-788-8480; website: Date: Sept. 8 contact Sr. Bethany [email protected] has begun to combine the Catholic Parishes have been André’ as he’s better known of Ogdensburg. 3253. Donations appreciated munities throughout diocese available; www.liferight.org. Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon registration may be made with parishes. or 315-212-6592. four parishes into a single exploring the possibility of to most of us was the “mira- His resignation as pastor of St. Joseph’s Church in Place: new parish. formally uniting the parishes cle man” of Montréal,’ Father Dannemora and Church of the Assumption in Redford EUCHARISTIC ADORATION LEWIS Visitation Parish Center Cost: Adults, $7; Children under 12, $4; PILGRIMAGE TO SPAIN MATTHEW KELLY EVENT He made the announce- for more than two years. Giroux said. “He visited Mal- will be effective as of August 31, 2013. Plattsburgh – Eucharistic Adoration is ment at Masses at the four “After much study and one on several occasions, Replacing him as administrator of the aforementioned DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS Under 5, Free; Family, $18; Take-outs Fr. Donald Robinson will be leading a pil- Ogdensburg - Matthew Kelly will lead a held throughout the year every Wednes- churches this past weekend. prayer, we unanimously and many still fondly recall parishes will be Father Bernard D. Menard. Father Houseviille – Divine Mercy Devotions for PASSION AND PURPOSE LIVE! event at St. day, Thursday, and Friday. grimage “Best of Spain and Portugal”. The new parish will be agreed in June to request those visits - including some Menard is currently serving as Parochial Vicar at St. the month of September to be held. K of C INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Dates Mary's Cathedral. Place: St. John’s “Holy Family” Adoration : Feb. 18-28, 2014 named for St. André Bessette. that Bishop LaValley grant who are relatives of the saint. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh. Date: Sept. 1 Ogdensburg – K of C Council 258 will Date: Oct. 26 On the recommendation of his doctor, Father Garvin Chapel, downstairs Cost: $2899 per person from NYC It is planned that the new permission for us to begin “His foresight and devotion Time: 3 p.m. hold installation of officers. ncluded: Time: 9 a.m. to 1:30 parish be established on July the process,” Father Giroux led to the construction of St. J. Demarais has requested and Bishop LaValley has Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. I Roundtrip Air from NY, First Place: St. Hedwig’s Church Date: Sept. 12 Place: St. Mary’s Cathedral 1, 2014. said. “We believe that this ef- Joseph’s Oratory on Mount granted a medical leave of absence for up to one year. Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email Class/Select Hotels, Most Meals, Compre- Features:Vespers, Exposition of the Time: Social hour, 5 p.m.; summer buf- Features: The day will center on a prac- The four Catholic Parishes fort will streamline adminis- Royal, where he is buried,” Father Demarais will be resigning as pastor of St. Paul’s [email protected] hensive Sightseeing and much more. Most Blessed Sacrament, The Divine fet dinner, 6 p.m.; Installation, 7 p.m. tical exploration and understanding of in and around Malone were tration and make pastoral he said. “Revered even dur- Church in Black River and St. Rita’s Church in Deferiet Features: Madrid, Salamanca, Lisbon, effective September 2, 2013. JEFFERSON Mercy Chaplet, and Benediction. Features: All Officers’ presence is re- our Faith, and all the ways it’s meant to placed under the care of one initiatives both more effi- ing his lifetime, he was can- Seville, Granada & Toledo pastor in June 2003. This en- cient and effective. onized in October of 2010.” During his time of recovery, he is expected to be in Contact: 315-348-6260. quested in appropriate dress and impact our lives – including: spirituality, SH FOUNDATION DINNER Contact: Fr Robinson at 315-782-1190 abled them to share a staff The establishment of the --- residence at St. Edmund’s Church in Ellenburg. In the spouses and guests welcome to attend. relationships, work and money, personal Watertown – The Sacred Heart Founda- ST. LAWRENCE or e-mail [email protected] and services, while also coor- new Catholic parish in Mal- (The full text of Father near future There is no charge but reservations are health, and parenting. tion will be having their 40th Annual dinating their schedules and one does not mean that any Giroux’ August 24-25 an- Bishop LaValley is expected to name a replacement FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY requested at 393-7990 or signup at the Contact: See: rcdony.org/matthew- priest to cover the parishes being vacated by Father De- Benefit Dinner. DOVS VOCATION PILGRIMAGE many programs. of the churches currently in nouncement is available on- Massena - St. Mary's Church is holding a club rooms. Questions should be di- kelly.html or contact Marika Donders in “A decade of cooperation use will close at this time, line at: marais. Date: Sept. 18 .Join Bishop LaValley, Father Bryan Stitt, special rosary to mark First Saturday. rected to Deputy Grand Knight William the Office of Evangelization at 315-393- has shown how much can be nor that their names will be http://fromemptyhands.blo Place: Hilton Garden Inn and the members of the Diocese of Og- Date: Sept. 7 Barkley at 393-7990 after 4 p.m. 2920, ext 1380 accomplished when efforts changed. gspot.com). Speaker: Fr. E. Michael Camilli, MSC densburg Vocations Society for a pil- 8 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 13 AUG. 28, 2013 AUG. 28, 2013 Envisioning Leadership at halfway point AT THE MOVIES Bishop LaValley and his En- on the people of the Diocese. committed to helping our viewed the demographics of and dreams. And I did listen. visioning Leadership Team My goal is to listen to the Diocese grow and flourish by our diocese, and set up a I have read every written LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER reached the halfway point of People of God as they ex- the grace of God.” solid process to follow as a comment submitted by the its work Aug. 14. press their hopes, concerns, team as we seek a vision and participants at the Listening ecutive mansion. As he pro- cepted -- also helps to keep The bishop convened the dreams, and thoughts about priorities for our Diocese Sessions. Now, I must re- We now begin the core By John Mulderig ceeds to work, close at the unfolding events from Leadership Team Feb. 14 to where we ought to be as a based on what we heard and spond.” Catholic News Service hand, with every president feeling like a chronological engage in a process of dis- diocese in five years.” of the process learned.” His response will include from Dwight D. Eisenhower checklist of postwar history. cerning a Mutually Shared Vi- To gain that input, Bishop From the Listening Session three diocesan priorities. Bishop Terry R. LaValley A frequently heard slogan (Robin Williams) to Ronald Still, it does come across sion for the Diocese. The LaValley listened to hun- data, the Bishop and his team At the beginning of this of the late 1960s held that Reagan (Alan Rickman), as a bit too pat when Louis vision is called a “mutually dreds of Catholics who ad- will discern a diocesan vision process, Bishop LaValley ex- During its first seven meet- "the personal is political." Cecil cherishes the cautious moves, with seeming in- shared vision” because it is dressed their thoughts and diocesan priorities. The plained that he hoped to en- ings, the Envisioning Leader- Whatever its value as a rally- hope that, under their lead- evitability, from training for built upon the input of all the directly to him. He recently vision is meant to tell us gage in a conversation with ship Team, under the ing cry, that phrase certainly ership, white Americans will sit-ins at lunch counters to People of God through Lis- completed the final Listening where we should be in five all of God’s people of the Dio- direction of Bishop LaValley, fits the affecting fact-based eventually see the light on enrolling as a Freedom tening Sessions that were Session by listening to the years as a Diocese, and the cese, to listen to his brothers developed a framework to drama "Lee Daniels' The But- racial issues. Rider to enlisting in the held throughout the diocese. input of 16-18 year olds at- priorities will tell us what we and sisters throughout the plan and implement the Lis- ler" (Weinstein) in which the This patient, conservative Black Panther movement. To assist in this process, tending Guggenheim Camp need to accomplish in the Diocese and to honestly as- tening Sessions, and to eval- private and public realms stance, however, increas- All the more so, since his Bishop LaValley engaged the in Saranac Lake. next 18 to 24 months as we sess our needs and priorities uate the Listening Session collide. ingly conflicts with the civil on-cue, Malcolm X-inspired services of the Catholic Lead- “The Listening Sessions pursue that vision, the in light of that conversation data. Drawing on a 2008 Wash- rights activism of Cecil's radicalization is followed, in ership Institute, a Catholic were a grace to me,” said bishop explained. and that listening. Next, Bishop LaValley and ington Post article by re- older son Louis (David short order, by his younger apostolate that provides Bishop LaValley. “While the Bishop LaValley stressed “The conversation has the team will begin the work porter Wil Haygood, director Oyelowo). And the long brother Charlie's (Elijah Kel- CNS PHOTO/WEINSTEIN leadership training, forma- comments acknowledged the that the vision will respect begun, the listening has of studying and evaluating Daniels ("Precious") tells a hours Cecil puts in at 1600 ley) departure for Vietnam. Robin Williams and Forest Whitaker star in a scene from the movie "Lee Daniels' The tion, and consultation for problems and challenges and build on the input of taken place,” Bishop LaValley the input gained through the fictionalized version of the Pennsylvania Avenue leave Additionally, those of a Butler." Catholic organizations that we face as a Diocese, everyone who attended the said. “Now, we begin the as- eleven Listening Sessions. life of former White House his strong-willed but fragile Republican bent should across the country. there was an overwhelming Listening Sessions. sessment of what has been couple of rough terms and “We now begin the core of butler Eugene Allen (1919- wife Gloria (Oprah Winfrey) note that the climactic first- At each Listening Session, spirit of hope among the Peo- “We heard many wonderful shared. I ask all of you to some crude and crass lan- the process,” Bishop LaValley 2010). Allen's screen stand- feeling neglected. term election of the current Bishop LaValley stated that, ple of God. Our people love people at the Listening Ses- pray that the Holy Spirit will guage. The Catholic News said. “We built a team, sur- in is Cecil Gaines, played by Of the several appealing commander-in-chief is pre- “[i]t is not my desire to deter- their Church. They love their sions,” he said. “I heard a continue to guide us as we Service classification is A-III veyed the environment, re- Forest Whitaker. performances from which sented not only in an under- mine a vision and impose it Diocese. Our people are great sharing of ideas, hopes, continue this process.” -- adults. The Motion Picture Escaping the vicious the movie benefits, Win- standably celebratory light Association of America rat- racism of the early 20th- frey's complex portrayal of but in one that borders on ing is PG-13 -- parents century Deep South -- flash- Gloria is perhaps the most adulation. strongly cautioned. Some backs to the Georgia cotton impressive. Earthy yet spiri- Vulgar language and other material may be inappropri- Rites held Aug. 14 for plantation where he was tual, a commanding matri- red-flag content would nor- ate for children under 13. raised prove harrowing -- arch yet a woman tempted mally prevent recommenda- Cecil makes his way to the both by the bottle and by a tion of "Lee Daniels' The Deacon Bruce C. Wadsworth relatively less oppressive slick, seductive neighbor Butler" for any audience but surroundings of Washing- (Terrence Howard), Gloria grown-ups. But the moral follows an erratic course significance of this uplifting – A Mass of Chris- in North Syracuse, East Au- Chapter of the Adirondack ton. There he masters the LAKE PLACID art of providing elegant through life -- one very journey -- undertaken tian Burial for Deacon Bruce rora, the Manlius School and Mountain Club. much in contrast with her within a context of implicit Carley Wadsworth, 75, was at Bethlehem High School in His many interests in- service to the all-white pa- trons of an elite hotel, a skill husband's steady ways. religious faith and strong celebrated Aug. 14 Delmar. cluded writing, and eventu- In addition to its subtle marital commitment -- is at St. Agnes Survivors include his ally he had the opportunity that requires him to sup- press not only his true feel- fictitious characterizations, such that at least some par- Catholic Church, wife of 52 years, Betty; to prepare a guidebook for the surprisingly nuanced ents may consider it accept- with Father John two children: Barbara the Adirondack Mountain ings, but his views on any controversial matter. view of the various real-life able for older teens. Yonkovig officiat- Carroll and her hus- Club, "An Adirondack Sam- chief executives offered by The film contains occa- ing. band Philip Jr. of Ame- pler: Day Hikes for All Sea- Cecil's discretion wins him the favorable notice of screenwriter Danny Strong's sional action violence, an D e a c o n nia, and Peter sons" script -- an irretrievably self- adultery theme, numerous Wadsworth died Wadsworth of Brook- Upon retirement from a White House agent, and he secures a coveted place on absorbed Richard Nixon mature references, a half- Aug.10. lyn; three grandchil- teaching, Deacon Wadsworth (John Cusack) alone ex- dozen uses of profanity, a The second son dren: Ben and Zachary and his wife moved to Lake the domestic staff of the ex- of G. Harry Deacon Carroll and Ethan Placid. Wadsworth and Wadsworth Wadsworth; a sister He became active in parish Hazel Carley JoAnn and her hus- ministry at St. Agnes, entered Wadsworth, he was band, Malcolm Desi- the deacon formation pro- Picture it... Catholicism born July 7, 1938, in Utica. mone, of New Hartford; and gram and was ordained a He spent his youth in the brother-in-law Edward permanent deacon for the small hamlet of Clark Mills Blankman of Adams. Diocese of Ogdensburg Oct. and in 1956 graduated from In 1968, Deacon 4, 2003. Entries sought for Year of Faith photography contest Clinton Central School. Wadsworth received a sum- Online condolences may In conjunction with the Year of Faith, the p.m. A graduate of Alfred Uni- mer National Science Foun- be left at www.mbclarkfuner- Diocese of Ogdensburg is sponsoring a photo For submission details and rules see the versity, he also earned a mas- dation Grant in Star Lake. alhome.com. contest. entry form at http://rcdony.org/pictureit ter's degree from Syracuse One of the summer activities Memorial donations may Submissions will be accepted for three cat- Completed application forms should be University and a university was climbing Algonquin be made to the Adirondack egories of photographic artwork: color, black mailed to: certificate from SUNY Al- Mountain. He was hooked, Mountain Club, Goggins and White, and computer manipulated pho- Diocese of Ogdensburg bany. and his family of four began Road, Lake George, NY tos. Attn.: Marika Donders Deacon Wadsworth pur- climbing the High Peaks. 12845-4117, or St. Agnes Awards will be given in each category for 622 Washington St. sued a teaching career in the They finished the 46th peak Catholic Church, Hillcrest best elementary, junior/senior high, college PO Box 369 field of earth science. Over a in 1975, and then had time Avenue, Lake Placid, NY and aadline for submission is Oct. 11 at 4 period of 35 years, he taught to join the Schenectady 12946. Ogdensburg, NY 13669 12 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 5 AUG. 28, 2013 AUG. 28, 2013 THE SUNDAY SCRIPTURES Learning to conduct ourselves with humility

Our first reading listening, we our- one more important than we blind! “Let the Lord pay this Sunday is selves become wise. are needs our seat. SEPT. 1 you back!” he adds. taken from Sirach, In today’s Gospel Did Jesus speak with Pope Francis followed this a book of practical from Luke, Jesus “tongue in cheek” when he 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel when last Holy advice for living. also gives advice adds: “If you take a lower READINGS Thursday in Rome, he went In this passage, about conducting place in the first place, Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 to a local prison and washed we are reminded ourselves with hu- won’t you be honored when the feet of some of the in- that us that every- mility. you’re told to take the Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a mates. one loves a humble He counsels his higher place you really Luke 14:1, 7-14 What an example for the person, especially fellow-guests at the wanted!” world! God. The humble banquet not to push Now, the Pharisee who in- Our Church teaching and person keeps a bal- Monsignor and shove their vited Jesus might have been they make out their dinner tradition calls this the “pref- anced outlook on Paul E. ways into the best shocked when Jesus then invitation lists, they’re not erential option for the poor.” people and events. Whitmore seats. urges His listeners to break to invite their wealthy Perhaps we need to look T Why? Because social convention for the friends and relatives, but for small ways to put this his reading ad- there is chance that sake of humility and open- rather those who can’t pay into practice in our own so- vises us to listen to wiser the host might have to send ness of heart.. them back…the poor, the cial circles. It’s not an easy minds than our own. By us down to a lower place if He tells them that when crippled, the lame and the teaching!

OUR READERS WRITE Grateful for Sportscamp tor for the Diocese this was a decision young people were becoming great ath- piece as well. After consultation with showed such great love to our campers Summer just didn’t seem the same that I struggled to make. In 1996 I was letes but even more importantly great Sister Ellen Rose Coughlin, Director of Ed- and staff. To all who directed the camp, this year and for a good reason. This was privileged to serve as a counselor at disciples. My summer there inspired me ucation, Fr. Chris Carrara and Shelley Ros- the coaches, staff, the advisory commit- the first summer in eighteen years that camp and saw firsthand the dedication and gave me great hope for our young teck we decided it was best to end the tee, to the Wadhams Hall staff, the gen- our young people did not gather at Wad- and commitment the counselors and people. program prior to this year. erous benefactors of camp who helped hams Hall for Sportscamp. coaches had. The balance between When I returned in 2010 as director of As painful as it was it reminded me make camp a reality for some many In my three plus years as youth direc- sports and faith was remarkable and our youth ministry that same spirit and again about our own life’s journey. They young people, to my predecessors in the commitment was alive and well. How- are filled with new beginnings and end- youth office, and to the parents who en- ever, this time we were really struggling ings all the time. Sportscamp doors may trusted their kids to our care. We are to get our camp numbers up. be closed but I assure you the memories Grateful!!! For three wonderful summers I was will live on forever. Thank you Sportscamp for blessing reminded once again of the uniqueness I am most grateful for so many who this Diocese and our young people for and beauty that this camp offered the made camp possible during my three eighteen years. youth of our Diocese. The tireless efforts years as youth director. Even more so I GRATEFULLY, of staff and directors doing whatever it am grateful to all who made camp pos- DEACON BRIAN T. DWYER took to keep this camp going was inspir- sible for the past eighteen years. YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR ing to me. In the spring of 2013, we I would be remiss if I didn’t mention began to have growing concerns about specifically Fr. Chris Carrara and Shelley Thanks for beautiful funeral the viability of camp in regards to Rosteck. Their commitment of time and My family and I would like to take the camper registrations and the financial energy but especially the way they time to thank Monsignor Murphy and Fr. Amyot for the beautiful funeral they gave Fr. Everett Denesha. A special thank you also to Bishop LaValley for celebrating the mass and all the priests and deacons who helped make it such a memorable farewell. My family and I have a 69 year history at St. Raymond's and will cherish the memory of the final procession consist- ing of Bishop LaValley accompanied by 25 priests and deacons being led in song taking Fr. Denesha out of the church he so loved to his final resting place. Thank you to all who helped make his journey home so special.

ROBERT AGEN FAMILY RAYMONDVILLE 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 11 AUG. 28, 2013 AUG. 28, 2013

North Country Knights Bishop’s Schedule Rest in Peace Campus ministry ready to Aug. 28 – 10:50 a.m., Mass at St. This week marks the anniversary CATHOLIC donate more than $334,000 Joseph's Home in Ogdensburg of the deaths of the following help college-bound youth 5p.m. - St. Lawrence Deanery clergymen men who have served to raise these monies and to causes. The New York Bishop's Fund Reception at the in the Diocese of Ogdensburg By John Ryan conduct their local service Knights of Columbus Chari- Bishop's Residence in Ogdensburg Aug. 29 – Rev. Leo Desmet, 1926; Rev. make faith connection Contributing writer programs. Programs varied table and Benevolent (C&B) WORLD from council to council de- Program donated $10,000 to Thomas F. Driscoll, 2003 Aug. 29 – 9:45 a.m., Episcopal Coun- volved with CCM when I get Connection -- www.newman- Each year the 5,000 pending on local needs. each of the state’s eight dio- Aug. 30 – Rev. Bartholomew cil Meeting at the Bishop's Resi- there." connection.com. Knights of Columbus belong- They included: basketball ceses and over $100,000 to McLaughlin, 1914 By Laura Dodson AT A GLANCE Ascension's youth ministry "It's been somewhat in- ing to the 50 councils in the free throw and soccer con- the New York Special dence in Ogdensburg Catholic News Service Aug. 31 – Rev. James J. Sherry, 1890; director, Mark Kniepmann, credible to watch the way Diocese of Ogdensburg vol- tests; food-shelf drives; Olympics. Rev. Albert R. Plante, 2000 explained that the grad night this program is taking off," unteer their time and talent youth sports team sponsor- Over $500,000 was do- Aug. 31 – 4 p.m., Mass at St. Peter's MELBOURNE, FLA. (CNS) - As students Sept. 1 – Rev. Michael Guth, 1864; Vatican ambassador: World must help end Syria's 'serious crisis' celebration helps high school said Matt Zerrusen, Newman to support worthy causes ships; bible and rosary pre- nated to Hurricane Sandy Church in Lowville arrive on campuses around Sept. 2 – Rev. Timothy J. Mahoney, VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican ambassador to Syria said the international the country this fall to em- graduates see that they have Connection co-founder. "Not and local service programs. sentations to First victims. 5:30 p.m., Mass at St. Mary's Communion and Confirma- 1938; Msgr. Claudius Sechi, 1966; Rev. community must help find a political solution to the "serious crisis" continuing bark on their college career, been prepared for life on only has the reaction from tion students; high school Church in Glenfield Thomas G. Votraw, 2007 in the country. Speaking to Vatican Radio Aug. 21 after reports of chemical at- many also will experience campus and also have a the students been enthusias- Report for 2012 also shows Background: adult independence for the home when they return. tic, but the response from and college scholarships; vis- Thanks to the efforts of Fa- Sept. 3 – Rev. David W, Driscoll, O.S.A., tacks outside Damascus, Archbishop Mario Zenari described the images circulat- first time. "We are a steppingstone to campus ministers has been that diocesan K of C members itations to members with se- ther Michael J. McGivney, as- ing on the Internet and television "truly shocking." The images, which could not 1963; Rev. John S. Branche, 2003 Thanks to the Newman continuing growth in faith on overwhelmingly supportive. rious illnesses; construction sistant pastor of St. Mary’s be immediately verified, triggered calls for an independent investigation. Syrian volunteered 123,000 hours Environmental Stewardship Connection, a website assist- campus," Kniepmann said. "It For me personally, one of the of handicapped ramps; fund- Church in New Haven and opposition forces said more than 1,000 people died in the attacks; other activists ing students to unite with doesn't end here. My hope is benefits of the outreach pro- raisers for individuals incur- some of his parishioners, the In 2012 the councils do- We are losing the attitude of wonder, Protecting God’s Children put the number in the hundreds. If confirmed, it would be the worst reported Catholic campus ministries that when the seniors leave gram has been watching the ring expensive medical Connecticut state legislature nated over $334,000 to pro- contemplation, listening to creation. use of chemical arms in the civil war that started in March 2011. Syrian state tel- at more than 2,000 college this program, they're going students connect online and treatments; children’s holi- on March 29, 1882, officially The Diocese of Ogdensburg has grams serving their church, The implications of living in a hori- evision denied government forces had used poison gas and said the accusations and university campuses, to participate in campus then seeing them in our Insti- day parties; and support of chartered the Knights of community and youth: scheduled sessions for Protecting students can transition to an ministry because that's part tute taking classes -- truly en- veterans and active-duty mil- Columbus as a fraternal ben- zontal manner (is that) we have were intended to distract a team of U.N. chemical weapons experts in Syria. The $143,000 to parishes, God's Children for Adults. Pre-regis- adult faith connection - even of their life." gaging the faith at an adult itary organizations. efit society. The Order is still moved away from God, we no longer United Nations scheduled a special meeting that afternoon to discuss the inci- Catholic schools, vocations tration online is required in order to before leaving home. Vanessa Carrillo, a Univer- level." A diocesan-wide charity true to its founding princi- read His signs." dent. "People here are fed up" with the war, Archbishop Zenari told Vatican and religious education pro- "A lot of us experienced sity of Central Florida junior The Archdiocese of Detroit ball raised $6,000 for North ples of charity, unity and fra- participate. Participants may prereg- Radio. "They are crying out to the international community to say, 'Help us so grams; $101,000 to commu- Pope Francis "World our faith as our parents and vice president of has connected more than Country Catholic schools ternity. ister at www.virtus.org by selecting nity-based programs; and Environment Day", June 5,13 that this war would end immediately. We have had enough; we can't take it any- taught us," said Joshua Diaz, Catholic Campus Ministry, 1,000 students to campus and pro-life organizations. The Knights of Columbus the registration button and following $90,000 to programs serving more. We can't continue like this.'" In late July, U.S. Secretary-General Ban Ki- 2012-13 president of the will be welcoming Forman. ministry through the New- The councils also united to has grown from several the youth and the unborn. the directions. Further information is moon said more than 100,000 people had been killed in the Syrian civil war. Catholic Student Union at "A friend told me I should man Connection. raise money for state, na- members in one council to Suggested Daily Practice: The Knights volunteered available from Atonement Sister Ellen More than 1.7 million have fled to neighboring countries Florida State University in join," Carrillo recalled about "I taught high school reli- tional and international more than 14,000 councils Take a 5 minutes daily "contem- an estimated 123,000 hours Tallahassee. "But as incoming her own freshman experi- gion for five years and of 62 and 1.8 million members plative break" to: Pay attention, Donahue, 315-393- 2920, ext. 403. freshman, we have the op- ence, "and I scoffed at her seniors in my 2012 class, throughout the United Upcoming programs: Canonization date for beatified popes to be known in September Be amazed, Share it with someone portunity to come to know saying, 'That's not for me!' only two of them knew cam- States, Canada, the Philip- Aug. 29 - 8 p.m., SUNY Potsdam VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis will host a meeting of cardinals Sept. 30 to (Advice of Mary Oliver) ourselves, discover what we but I drove her to an event pus ministry exists," ex- pines, Mexico, Poland, the formally approve the canonization of Blesseds John Paul II and John XXIII; the Sept. 7 - 10 p.m., Seton Academy, like - our studies, sports, ac- and liked it. They asked me plained Chris Gawel, Dominican Republic, Puerto Plattsburgh date for the canonization will be announced at that time, said Cardinal Angelo tivities, but also our faith - to get involved and because archdiocesan liaison for Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, In the evening make a *Thanksgiv- Sept. 10 - 6 p.m., Seton Academy, Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes. The cardinal told Vatican how to make it our own. of them asking me and my young adult and campus the Virgin Islands, Cuba, ing Examen recalling what you no- Radio Aug. 20 that only Pope Francis knows for sure the date he will proclaim Catholic campus ministry saying, 'yes,' I really know ministry. "One of the first Guatemala, Guam and Plattsburgh ticed,what amazed you and thank the two popes saints, although he already implied that it is likely to be in 2014. helped me to form myself what it is to live my Catholic people I met after taking this Saipan. Sept. 11 - 6 p.m., Holy Family School, God for all that God has done for you and witness to how impor- faith. It's totally through position was from the New- The Knights of Columbus’ Malone Speaking to reporters traveling with him from Brazil to Rome July 28, Pope this day and ask yourself: What can I tant it is to me." CCM. I gave God a chance man Connection and I began over 14,000 councils do- Francis said he had been considering Dec. 8, but the possibility of icy roads could Oct. 8 - 6:30 p.m., St. James School, Bobby Forman is entering and he gave everything back collaborating with schools nated $167 million and per- envision doing that would lead me to make it difficult for Polish pilgrims who would travel by bus to Rome for the cer- Gouverneur the University of Central to me and more." and youth ministries to pro- formed 70 million hours of be even more deeply grateful? Then emony. Another option, he said, would be April 27, which is the Sunday after Oct. 15 - 6 p.m., Holy Family School, Florida in Orlando. Active in Bishop John G. Noonan of mote Catholic campus min- volunteer service in 2012. close with the Our Father. Easter and the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, a celebration instituted youth ministry at Ascension Orlando said he is excited istry. I went to the high Contributions increased by Malone *Taken from: The New Spiritual worldwide by Pope John Paul. Parish in Melbourne, he was about these growing campus schools, Catholic and public more than $9 million, the Exercises In the Spirit of Pierre Teil- introduced to the Newman ministry initiatives. to get the kids involved." 13th consecutive year of Pope asks Mary, queen of peace, to bring calm to Egypt Connection at the parish's "I want every person to Michael Schwalm, incom- growth. hard de Chardin by Louis M. Savary To Report Abuse VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As the official death toll rose from clashes Aug. 14 in grad night celebration. grow in a relationship with ing freshman at Wayne State Egypt and as the damaged done to Christian churches was being assessed, Pope "I'm looking forward to Jesus Christ and the church University in Detroit, met If you have a complaint of suspected Francis invoked Mary, queen of peace, to bring calm to the country. In light of the going, but I'm afraid to leave which means we need to Gawel and became involved. misconduct involving diocesan at the same time," Forman help people stay connected "I grew up in a Catholic "painful news" coming from Egypt Aug. 15, the feast of the Assumption of Mary, through life's transitions -- family and was always at clergy, religious, employees or volun- Pope Francis said he was praying for "all the victims and their families, for the said. "I'll be living in the teers, contact Victims Assistance Co- dorm and was glad to find from family and parish to church," Schwalm said, "but injured and those who are suffering. Let us pray together for peace, dialogue college living and back to a in the past couple of years, ordinator, Terrianne Yanulavich, Adult out about Catholic Campus and reconciliation in that dear land and throughout the world," the pope told an Ministry. They have a lot of parish and eventually to cre- my faith has become a key & Youth Counseling Services of estimated 12,000 people who joined him in Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, for cool activities - like Wednes- ating a new family. A priority part of my life - guiding me Northern New York, PO Box 2446, the feast day Mass and recitation of the Angelus prayer. The violence in Egypt day night Mass and Meal and for me, as bishop, is to in everything else. I'm al- Plattsburgh, NY, 12901; e-mail: ayc- began at dawn Aug. 14 when the Egyptian military and police used bulldozers it has a family-feel to it --just enkindle a deeper faith ready connected with the [email protected]; Phone: 518-569- and tear gas to clear out camps of people protesting the ouster of President Mo- like the group we have here throughout a lifetime and Newman Catholic Center. Fa- 0612; Fax: 518-425-0401 at Ascension. It will be a these efforts help," he said. ther Simon (Lobo, campus hammed Morsi in early July. Morsi was supported by the Muslim Brotherhood, There are now more than chaplain) is a really cool guy or Father James Seymour, the Epis- which wants Egypt to have an Islamic inspired government. good place to make good friends. My Catholic faith 60 dioceses actively connect- and there are tons of activi- copal Vicar for Clergy at 315-393- means a lot to me and I'm ing students to campus min- ties and events in campus 2920 , ext. 1340 looking forward to getting in- istry through the Newman ministry. I'm excited." 10 World/nation NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 7 AUG. 28, 2013 AUG. 28, 2013 Pope says Mary is always Catholic Charities THE BEAUTY OF BELIEF near, helping the church agencies respond to influx of trafficking face its ‘trials of the devil’ incorrectly," she said. By Dennis Sadowski The experience of Catholic News Service Catholic Charities in By Cindy Wooden Louisville is tallied, along Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) - An influx of with the work of 28 other human trafficking victims diocesan Catholic Charities VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Mary, the seeking assistance is lead- agencies in a recent study mother of Jesus and mother ing Catholic Charities agen- by the Center for Applied of the church, already is in cies nationwide to develop Research in the Apostolate. glory in heaven, but she is al- a wider range of specialized Conducted over a month's ways with the church and service to enable victims to time in September and Oc- helps it face the trials of the rebuild their lives. tober 2012 for Catholic devil, Pope Francis said. From life skills and par- Charities USA, the study While the church is blessed enting classes to helping found that all 29 agencies Emily Gonthier of the Church of the Visitation Parish in Norfolk was one of 17 artists The Guggenheim Jesus, a charcoal drawing by Rick Austin, was a featured piece at the art show which drew a large crowd of people and holy, on earth it contin- victims adjust to a life free responding to a survey re- whose work was displayed at the Beauty of Belief, a celebration of art and music in the from throughout the diocese. ues to live through "the trials of coercion and mistreat- ported working with traf- Year of Faith held Aug. 18 at Hosmer Hall in Potsdam. and challenges which the ment, the agencies are ficking victims. conflict between God and the adapting operations so that The agencies aided 239 evil one, the perennial those who have escaped a victims - an average of nine enemy, brings," the pope trafficking situation are not per agency - in the preced- said in his homily Aug. 15 at victimized again by un- ing 12 months. In contrast, a Mass for the feast of the As- scrupulous traders in a similar CARA study in sumption of Mary. human lives. 2005 showed that respond- The pope celebrated the The new services are ing agencies reported serv- Mass in the main square of CNS PHOTO/GIAMPIERO SPOSITO, REUTERS emerging as more traffick- ing an average of four Castel Gandolfo, a small Pope Francis waves after celebrating a Mass Aug. 15 for the feast of the Assumption of ing victims are identified by trafficking victims in the town in the hills about 13 Mary in the main square of Castel Gandolfo, a small town in the hills near Rome where social workers and law en- previous year. miles south of Rome where previous popes have spent the summer months. forcement officers, ex- Originally 48 agencies previous popes have spent plained Marissa were contacted to partici- the summer months. An esti- events of suffering and joy in Mass, Pope Francis said Castellanos, human traf- pate in the study. Forty mated 12,000 were gathered the life of Mary and Jesus can Mary's glory began with her ficking program manager agreed to join it. in the square and down the give them the strength they saying "yes" to God's plan. for Catholic Charities in the The local agencies re- main street for the Mass. need to continue "the battle "Every 'yes' to God is a step Archdiocese of Louisville, ported serving far more Commenting on the Mass against the evil one and his toward heaven, toward eter- Ky. adults than children -- 84 readings, Pope Francis said accomplices." nal life," he said. "This is She credited ongoing percent to 16 percent. Of After listening to 11 musicians share talent on the piano, organ, trombone, cello, bass the passage from the 11th "Do you pray the rosary what the Lord wants: that all training that victim advo- the total, 44 percent were and with voice, the audience joined in singing “Holy God We Praise Thy Name .” chapter of the Book of Reve- every day?" he asked. The his children have life in cates and Catholic Charity women and 40 percent lation -- describing a woman crowd shouted, "Yes," and he abundance. God wants us all workers have directed to- were men. in labor and a dragon waiting said, "Really?" with him, in his house." ward police, prosecutors, The vast majority of traf- to devour the newborn child The pope encouraged peo- Pope Francis also re- judges, social workers and ficking victims served, 89 - represents the church "glo- ple to pray with Mary and to minded people that Aug. 15 other interested people for percent, were foreign-born rious and triumphant and trust her as "our mother, our was the 25th anniversary of the rise in the number of while just 7 percent were yet, on the other hand, still in representative, our sister, the the day Blessed John Paul II victims being identified. U.S. citizens. As for their travail." first believer to arrive in signed his apostolic letter on Whereas in earlier years a circumstances, 57 percent But as the followers of heaven." women in the church and so- victim may have been iden- of clients escaped from Jesus continue to face temp- He said the Magnificat -- ciety, "Mulieris Dignitatem." tified as a prostitute or as labor situation while 43 tation and problems, Mary Mary's response to the Angel As he had told reporters being in the country ille- percent were victims of sex remains at their side, just as Gabriel: "My soul proclaims July 28 on the flight back to gally, officials are better trafficking. she remained with the apos- the greatness of the Lord ..." Rome from Brazil, Pope Fran- recognizing the telltale "Our agencies see more tles during her earthly life. from Luke 1:46-55 -- is a song cis said Blessed John Paul's signs that someone is being labor victims. We don't "She has, of course, already of hope, a song sung by teaching "deserves to be trafficked. The result is that often hear about it. It's what entered, once and for all, into "many saints," including taken up again and devel- a victim ends up being sent we can bring to the conver- heavenly glory," the pope "moms, dads, grandmothers oped further." to a reliable social service sation," said Julie Zorb, said. "But this does not mean and grandfathers, missionar- By meditating on the agency rather than to jail. manager of policy and re- that she is distant or de- ies, priests, sisters, young women in the Bible, "con- "The education and train- search for Catholic Chari- tached from us; rather Mary people, even children, who densed in Mary," he prayed, ing we're doing throughout ties USA. accompanies us, struggles have faced the struggle of "may all women find them- the country is vital to iden- Zorb also pointed to the with us, sustains Christians life" with the firm hope of the selves and the fullness of tifying victims," Castellanos finding that local agencies in their fight against the victory of the resurrection, their vocations." told Catholic News Service. are seeing far more adults forces of evil." "the victory of love." And, he added, may all in "We know that trafficking than children, who are Pope Francis told the "Where there is the cross, the church recognize the has been present, but just often the age group identi- crowd that praying the there is hope," he said. "great, important role of that it wasn't identified at fied in anti-trafficking cam- rosary and meditating on the Reciting the Angelus after women." the time or it was identified paigns. 8 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 9 AUG. 28, 2013 AUG. 28, 2013

Franciscan Brother Richard James was honored July 15 at the Oratory of St. Paul in South Colton on his 50th anniversary as a Francis- can Brother. The South Colton native is shown, at left, offering a reflection on his life as a friar. At right, Msgr. Robert Aucoin, pastor; and Bishop LaValley, who presided at the liturgy, distribute communion to the congregation. Franciscan friar honored by his hometown parish

SOUTH COLTON - A joyful, faith Mass, read the Gospel and re- Mark 5:18-20 was read by filled evening occurred at the ceived Brother Richard's re- Deacon Coccia. Oratory of St. Paul in South newal of vows. After an inspiring and in- Colton, July 15 as Bishop Another Franciscan structional homily on the Terry R. LaValley concele- Brother James McIntosh from consecrated life, given by brated a Mass of Thanksgiv- St. Anthony Shrine in Boston Bishop LaValley, Brother ing in celebration of the attended and read the Gen- Richard renewed his vows of Golden Jubilee of Profession eral Intercessions. poverty, chastity and obedi- of Vows of Franciscan Cory Haynes was master of ence. Brother Richard James, in his ceremonies. At the end of Mass, Brother hometown Peter Mueller was cantor Richard also spoke about his Also participating in the and Michelle Martin was or- very rewarding life as a friar Mass Were Msgr. Robert H. ganist. in the Franciscan order. Aucoin, pastor of St. Mary's Knights of Columbus An ice cream social fol- Parish in Potsdam and St. members from Ogdensburg, lowed with much conversa- Patrick's Parish in Colton, Massena and Brasher Falls tion among Bishop LaValley, along with diocesan priests, served as honor guard. the priests and brothers and Father Donald Manfred, Fa- Old Testament reading Isa- all guests present. All guests ther John Downs and Father iah 63:7-9 was read by were also invited to the Mac- Andrew Amyot. Brother Richard James. New Intire camp in Colton for fur- Franciscan Brother Christo- Testament reading Ephesians ther refreshments. pher Coccia, from. St. Francis 1:3-14 was read by Keitha Photos of the celebration Friary in New York City MacIntire, sister of Brother can be found on the parish served as deacon of the Richard. Gospel reading website stmarystpatrick.net.

Knights of Columbus members from Ogdensburg, Massena and Brasher Falls served as honor guard for the jubilee Mass. 8 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 9 AUG. 28, 2013 AUG. 28, 2013

Franciscan Brother Richard James was honored July 15 at the Oratory of St. Paul in South Colton on his 50th anniversary as a Francis- can Brother. The South Colton native is shown, at left, offering a reflection on his life as a friar. At right, Msgr. Robert Aucoin, pastor; and Bishop LaValley, who presided at the liturgy, distribute communion to the congregation. Franciscan friar honored by his hometown parish

SOUTH COLTON - A joyful, faith Mass, read the Gospel and re- Mark 5:18-20 was read by filled evening occurred at the ceived Brother Richard's re- Deacon Coccia. Oratory of St. Paul in South newal of vows. After an inspiring and in- Colton, July 15 as Bishop Another Franciscan structional homily on the Terry R. LaValley concele- Brother James McIntosh from consecrated life, given by brated a Mass of Thanksgiv- St. Anthony Shrine in Boston Bishop LaValley, Brother ing in celebration of the attended and read the Gen- Richard renewed his vows of Golden Jubilee of Profession eral Intercessions. poverty, chastity and obedi- of Vows of Franciscan Cory Haynes was master of ence. Brother Richard James, in his ceremonies. At the end of Mass, Brother hometown Peter Mueller was cantor Richard also spoke about his Also participating in the and Michelle Martin was or- very rewarding life as a friar Mass Were Msgr. Robert H. ganist. in the Franciscan order. Aucoin, pastor of St. Mary's Knights of Columbus An ice cream social fol- Parish in Potsdam and St. members from Ogdensburg, lowed with much conversa- Patrick's Parish in Colton, Massena and Brasher Falls tion among Bishop LaValley, along with diocesan priests, served as honor guard. the priests and brothers and Father Donald Manfred, Fa- Old Testament reading Isa- all guests present. All guests ther John Downs and Father iah 63:7-9 was read by were also invited to the Mac- Andrew Amyot. Brother Richard James. New Intire camp in Colton for fur- Franciscan Brother Christo- Testament reading Ephesians ther refreshments. pher Coccia, from. St. Francis 1:3-14 was read by Keitha Photos of the celebration Friary in New York City MacIntire, sister of Brother can be found on the parish served as deacon of the Richard. Gospel reading website stmarystpatrick.net.

Knights of Columbus members from Ogdensburg, Massena and Brasher Falls served as honor guard for the jubilee Mass. 10 World/nation NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 7 AUG. 28, 2013 AUG. 28, 2013 Pope says Mary is always Catholic Charities THE BEAUTY OF BELIEF near, helping the church agencies respond to influx of trafficking face its ‘trials of the devil’ incorrectly," she said. By Dennis Sadowski The experience of Catholic News Service Catholic Charities in By Cindy Wooden Louisville is tallied, along Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) - An influx of with the work of 28 other human trafficking victims diocesan Catholic Charities VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Mary, the seeking assistance is lead- agencies in a recent study mother of Jesus and mother ing Catholic Charities agen- by the Center for Applied of the church, already is in cies nationwide to develop Research in the Apostolate. glory in heaven, but she is al- a wider range of specialized Conducted over a month's ways with the church and service to enable victims to time in September and Oc- helps it face the trials of the rebuild their lives. tober 2012 for Catholic devil, Pope Francis said. From life skills and par- Charities USA, the study While the church is blessed enting classes to helping found that all 29 agencies Emily Gonthier of the Church of the Visitation Parish in Norfolk was one of 17 artists The Guggenheim Jesus, a charcoal drawing by Rick Austin, was a featured piece at the art show which drew a large crowd of people and holy, on earth it contin- victims adjust to a life free responding to a survey re- whose work was displayed at the Beauty of Belief, a celebration of art and music in the from throughout the diocese. ues to live through "the trials of coercion and mistreat- ported working with traf- Year of Faith held Aug. 18 at Hosmer Hall in Potsdam. and challenges which the ment, the agencies are ficking victims. conflict between God and the adapting operations so that The agencies aided 239 evil one, the perennial those who have escaped a victims - an average of nine enemy, brings," the pope trafficking situation are not per agency - in the preced- said in his homily Aug. 15 at victimized again by un- ing 12 months. In contrast, a Mass for the feast of the As- scrupulous traders in a similar CARA study in sumption of Mary. human lives. 2005 showed that respond- The pope celebrated the The new services are ing agencies reported serv- Mass in the main square of CNS PHOTO/GIAMPIERO SPOSITO, REUTERS emerging as more traffick- ing an average of four Castel Gandolfo, a small Pope Francis waves after celebrating a Mass Aug. 15 for the feast of the Assumption of ing victims are identified by trafficking victims in the town in the hills about 13 Mary in the main square of Castel Gandolfo, a small town in the hills near Rome where social workers and law en- previous year. miles south of Rome where previous popes have spent the summer months. forcement officers, ex- Originally 48 agencies previous popes have spent plained Marissa were contacted to partici- the summer months. An esti- events of suffering and joy in Mass, Pope Francis said Castellanos, human traf- pate in the study. Forty mated 12,000 were gathered the life of Mary and Jesus can Mary's glory began with her ficking program manager agreed to join it. in the square and down the give them the strength they saying "yes" to God's plan. for Catholic Charities in the The local agencies re- main street for the Mass. need to continue "the battle "Every 'yes' to God is a step Archdiocese of Louisville, ported serving far more Commenting on the Mass against the evil one and his toward heaven, toward eter- Ky. adults than children -- 84 readings, Pope Francis said accomplices." nal life," he said. "This is She credited ongoing percent to 16 percent. Of After listening to 11 musicians share talent on the piano, organ, trombone, cello, bass the passage from the 11th "Do you pray the rosary what the Lord wants: that all training that victim advo- the total, 44 percent were and with voice, the audience joined in singing “Holy God We Praise Thy Name .” chapter of the Book of Reve- every day?" he asked. The his children have life in cates and Catholic Charity women and 40 percent lation -- describing a woman crowd shouted, "Yes," and he abundance. God wants us all workers have directed to- were men. in labor and a dragon waiting said, "Really?" with him, in his house." ward police, prosecutors, The vast majority of traf- to devour the newborn child The pope encouraged peo- Pope Francis also re- judges, social workers and ficking victims served, 89 - represents the church "glo- ple to pray with Mary and to minded people that Aug. 15 other interested people for percent, were foreign-born rious and triumphant and trust her as "our mother, our was the 25th anniversary of the rise in the number of while just 7 percent were yet, on the other hand, still in representative, our sister, the the day Blessed John Paul II victims being identified. U.S. citizens. As for their travail." first believer to arrive in signed his apostolic letter on Whereas in earlier years a circumstances, 57 percent But as the followers of heaven." women in the church and so- victim may have been iden- of clients escaped from Jesus continue to face temp- He said the Magnificat -- ciety, "Mulieris Dignitatem." tified as a prostitute or as labor situation while 43 tation and problems, Mary Mary's response to the Angel As he had told reporters being in the country ille- percent were victims of sex remains at their side, just as Gabriel: "My soul proclaims July 28 on the flight back to gally, officials are better trafficking. she remained with the apos- the greatness of the Lord ..." Rome from Brazil, Pope Fran- recognizing the telltale "Our agencies see more tles during her earthly life. from Luke 1:46-55 -- is a song cis said Blessed John Paul's signs that someone is being labor victims. We don't "She has, of course, already of hope, a song sung by teaching "deserves to be trafficked. The result is that often hear about it. It's what entered, once and for all, into "many saints," including taken up again and devel- a victim ends up being sent we can bring to the conver- heavenly glory," the pope "moms, dads, grandmothers oped further." to a reliable social service sation," said Julie Zorb, said. "But this does not mean and grandfathers, missionar- By meditating on the agency rather than to jail. manager of policy and re- that she is distant or de- ies, priests, sisters, young women in the Bible, "con- "The education and train- search for Catholic Chari- tached from us; rather Mary people, even children, who densed in Mary," he prayed, ing we're doing throughout ties USA. accompanies us, struggles have faced the struggle of "may all women find them- the country is vital to iden- Zorb also pointed to the with us, sustains Christians life" with the firm hope of the selves and the fullness of tifying victims," Castellanos finding that local agencies in their fight against the victory of the resurrection, their vocations." told Catholic News Service. are seeing far more adults forces of evil." "the victory of love." And, he added, may all in "We know that trafficking than children, who are Pope Francis told the "Where there is the cross, the church recognize the has been present, but just often the age group identi- crowd that praying the there is hope," he said. "great, important role of that it wasn't identified at fied in anti-trafficking cam- rosary and meditating on the Reciting the Angelus after women." the time or it was identified paigns. 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 11 AUG. 28, 2013 AUG. 28, 2013

North Country Knights Bishop’s Schedule Rest in Peace Campus ministry ready to Aug. 28 – 10:50 a.m., Mass at St. This week marks the anniversary CATHOLIC donate more than $334,000 Joseph's Home in Ogdensburg of the deaths of the following help college-bound youth 5p.m. - St. Lawrence Deanery clergymen men who have served to raise these monies and to causes. The New York Bishop's Fund Reception at the in the Diocese of Ogdensburg By John Ryan conduct their local service Knights of Columbus Chari- Bishop's Residence in Ogdensburg Aug. 29 – Rev. Leo Desmet, 1926; Rev. make faith connection Contributing writer programs. Programs varied table and Benevolent (C&B) WORLD from council to council de- Program donated $10,000 to Thomas F. Driscoll, 2003 Aug. 29 – 9:45 a.m., Episcopal Coun- volved with CCM when I get Connection -- www.newman- Each year the 5,000 pending on local needs. each of the state’s eight dio- Aug. 30 – Rev. Bartholomew cil Meeting at the Bishop's Resi- there." connection.com. Knights of Columbus belong- They included: basketball ceses and over $100,000 to McLaughlin, 1914 By Laura Dodson AT A GLANCE Ascension's youth ministry "It's been somewhat in- ing to the 50 councils in the free throw and soccer con- the New York Special dence in Ogdensburg Catholic News Service Aug. 31 – Rev. James J. Sherry, 1890; director, Mark Kniepmann, credible to watch the way Diocese of Ogdensburg vol- tests; food-shelf drives; Olympics. Rev. Albert R. Plante, 2000 explained that the grad night this program is taking off," unteer their time and talent youth sports team sponsor- Over $500,000 was do- Aug. 31 – 4 p.m., Mass at St. Peter's MELBOURNE, FLA. (CNS) - As students Sept. 1 – Rev. Michael Guth, 1864; Vatican ambassador: World must help end Syria's 'serious crisis' celebration helps high school said Matt Zerrusen, Newman to support worthy causes ships; bible and rosary pre- nated to Hurricane Sandy Church in Lowville arrive on campuses around Sept. 2 – Rev. Timothy J. Mahoney, VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican ambassador to Syria said the international the country this fall to em- graduates see that they have Connection co-founder. "Not and local service programs. sentations to First victims. 5:30 p.m., Mass at St. Mary's Communion and Confirma- 1938; Msgr. Claudius Sechi, 1966; Rev. community must help find a political solution to the "serious crisis" continuing bark on their college career, been prepared for life on only has the reaction from tion students; high school Church in Glenfield Thomas G. Votraw, 2007 in the country. Speaking to Vatican Radio Aug. 21 after reports of chemical at- many also will experience campus and also have a the students been enthusias- Report for 2012 also shows Background: adult independence for the home when they return. tic, but the response from and college scholarships; vis- Thanks to the efforts of Fa- Sept. 3 – Rev. David W, Driscoll, O.S.A., tacks outside Damascus, Archbishop Mario Zenari described the images circulat- first time. "We are a steppingstone to campus ministers has been that diocesan K of C members itations to members with se- ther Michael J. McGivney, as- ing on the Internet and television "truly shocking." The images, which could not 1963; Rev. John S. Branche, 2003 Thanks to the Newman continuing growth in faith on overwhelmingly supportive. rious illnesses; construction sistant pastor of St. Mary’s be immediately verified, triggered calls for an independent investigation. Syrian volunteered 123,000 hours Environmental Stewardship Connection, a website assist- campus," Kniepmann said. "It For me personally, one of the of handicapped ramps; fund- Church in New Haven and opposition forces said more than 1,000 people died in the attacks; other activists ing students to unite with doesn't end here. My hope is benefits of the outreach pro- raisers for individuals incur- some of his parishioners, the In 2012 the councils do- We are losing the attitude of wonder, Protecting God’s Children put the number in the hundreds. If confirmed, it would be the worst reported Catholic campus ministries that when the seniors leave gram has been watching the ring expensive medical Connecticut state legislature nated over $334,000 to pro- contemplation, listening to creation. use of chemical arms in the civil war that started in March 2011. Syrian state tel- at more than 2,000 college this program, they're going students connect online and treatments; children’s holi- on March 29, 1882, officially The Diocese of Ogdensburg has grams serving their church, The implications of living in a hori- evision denied government forces had used poison gas and said the accusations and university campuses, to participate in campus then seeing them in our Insti- day parties; and support of chartered the Knights of community and youth: scheduled sessions for Protecting students can transition to an ministry because that's part tute taking classes -- truly en- veterans and active-duty mil- Columbus as a fraternal ben- zontal manner (is that) we have were intended to distract a team of U.N. chemical weapons experts in Syria. The $143,000 to parishes, God's Children for Adults. Pre-regis- adult faith connection - even of their life." gaging the faith at an adult itary organizations. efit society. The Order is still moved away from God, we no longer United Nations scheduled a special meeting that afternoon to discuss the inci- Catholic schools, vocations tration online is required in order to before leaving home. Vanessa Carrillo, a Univer- level." A diocesan-wide charity true to its founding princi- read His signs." dent. "People here are fed up" with the war, Archbishop Zenari told Vatican and religious education pro- "A lot of us experienced sity of Central Florida junior The Archdiocese of Detroit ball raised $6,000 for North ples of charity, unity and fra- participate. Participants may prereg- Radio. "They are crying out to the international community to say, 'Help us so grams; $101,000 to commu- Pope Francis "World our faith as our parents and vice president of has connected more than Country Catholic schools ternity. ister at www.virtus.org by selecting nity-based programs; and Environment Day", June 5,13 that this war would end immediately. We have had enough; we can't take it any- taught us," said Joshua Diaz, Catholic Campus Ministry, 1,000 students to campus and pro-life organizations. The Knights of Columbus the registration button and following $90,000 to programs serving more. We can't continue like this.'" In late July, U.S. Secretary-General Ban Ki- 2012-13 president of the will be welcoming Forman. ministry through the New- The councils also united to has grown from several the youth and the unborn. the directions. Further information is moon said more than 100,000 people had been killed in the Syrian civil war. Catholic Student Union at "A friend told me I should man Connection. raise money for state, na- members in one council to Suggested Daily Practice: The Knights volunteered available from Atonement Sister Ellen More than 1.7 million have fled to neighboring countries Florida State University in join," Carrillo recalled about "I taught high school reli- tional and international more than 14,000 councils Take a 5 minutes daily "contem- an estimated 123,000 hours Tallahassee. "But as incoming her own freshman experi- gion for five years and of 62 and 1.8 million members plative break" to: Pay attention, Donahue, 315-393- 2920, ext. 403. freshman, we have the op- ence, "and I scoffed at her seniors in my 2012 class, throughout the United Upcoming programs: Canonization date for beatified popes to be known in September Be amazed, Share it with someone portunity to come to know saying, 'That's not for me!' only two of them knew cam- States, Canada, the Philip- Aug. 29 - 8 p.m., SUNY Potsdam VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis will host a meeting of cardinals Sept. 30 to (Advice of Mary Oliver) ourselves, discover what we but I drove her to an event pus ministry exists," ex- pines, Mexico, Poland, the formally approve the canonization of Blesseds John Paul II and John XXIII; the Sept. 7 - 10 p.m., Seton Academy, like - our studies, sports, ac- and liked it. They asked me plained Chris Gawel, Dominican Republic, Puerto Plattsburgh date for the canonization will be announced at that time, said Cardinal Angelo tivities, but also our faith - to get involved and because archdiocesan liaison for Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, In the evening make a *Thanksgiv- Sept. 10 - 6 p.m., Seton Academy, Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes. The cardinal told Vatican how to make it our own. of them asking me and my young adult and campus the Virgin Islands, Cuba, ing Examen recalling what you no- Radio Aug. 20 that only Pope Francis knows for sure the date he will proclaim Catholic campus ministry saying, 'yes,' I really know ministry. "One of the first Guatemala, Guam and Plattsburgh ticed,what amazed you and thank the two popes saints, although he already implied that it is likely to be in 2014. helped me to form myself what it is to live my Catholic people I met after taking this Saipan. Sept. 11 - 6 p.m., Holy Family School, God for all that God has done for you and witness to how impor- faith. It's totally through position was from the New- The Knights of Columbus’ Malone Speaking to reporters traveling with him from Brazil to Rome July 28, Pope this day and ask yourself: What can I tant it is to me." CCM. I gave God a chance man Connection and I began over 14,000 councils do- Francis said he had been considering Dec. 8, but the possibility of icy roads could Oct. 8 - 6:30 p.m., St. James School, Bobby Forman is entering and he gave everything back collaborating with schools nated $167 million and per- envision doing that would lead me to make it difficult for Polish pilgrims who would travel by bus to Rome for the cer- Gouverneur the University of Central to me and more." and youth ministries to pro- formed 70 million hours of be even more deeply grateful? Then emony. Another option, he said, would be April 27, which is the Sunday after Oct. 15 - 6 p.m., Holy Family School, Florida in Orlando. Active in Bishop John G. Noonan of mote Catholic campus min- volunteer service in 2012. close with the Our Father. Easter and the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, a celebration instituted youth ministry at Ascension Orlando said he is excited istry. I went to the high Contributions increased by Malone *Taken from: The New Spiritual worldwide by Pope John Paul. Parish in Melbourne, he was about these growing campus schools, Catholic and public more than $9 million, the Exercises In the Spirit of Pierre Teil- introduced to the Newman ministry initiatives. to get the kids involved." 13th consecutive year of Pope asks Mary, queen of peace, to bring calm to Egypt Connection at the parish's "I want every person to Michael Schwalm, incom- growth. hard de Chardin by Louis M. Savary To Report Abuse VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As the official death toll rose from clashes Aug. 14 in grad night celebration. grow in a relationship with ing freshman at Wayne State Egypt and as the damaged done to Christian churches was being assessed, Pope "I'm looking forward to Jesus Christ and the church University in Detroit, met If you have a complaint of suspected Francis invoked Mary, queen of peace, to bring calm to the country. In light of the going, but I'm afraid to leave which means we need to Gawel and became involved. misconduct involving diocesan at the same time," Forman help people stay connected "I grew up in a Catholic "painful news" coming from Egypt Aug. 15, the feast of the Assumption of Mary, through life's transitions -- family and was always at clergy, religious, employees or volun- Pope Francis said he was praying for "all the victims and their families, for the said. "I'll be living in the teers, contact Victims Assistance Co- dorm and was glad to find from family and parish to church," Schwalm said, "but injured and those who are suffering. Let us pray together for peace, dialogue college living and back to a in the past couple of years, ordinator, Terrianne Yanulavich, Adult out about Catholic Campus and reconciliation in that dear land and throughout the world," the pope told an Ministry. They have a lot of parish and eventually to cre- my faith has become a key & Youth Counseling Services of estimated 12,000 people who joined him in Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, for cool activities - like Wednes- ating a new family. A priority part of my life - guiding me Northern New York, PO Box 2446, the feast day Mass and recitation of the Angelus prayer. The violence in Egypt day night Mass and Meal and for me, as bishop, is to in everything else. I'm al- Plattsburgh, NY, 12901; e-mail: ayc- began at dawn Aug. 14 when the Egyptian military and police used bulldozers it has a family-feel to it --just enkindle a deeper faith ready connected with the [email protected]; Phone: 518-569- and tear gas to clear out camps of people protesting the ouster of President Mo- like the group we have here throughout a lifetime and Newman Catholic Center. Fa- 0612; Fax: 518-425-0401 at Ascension. It will be a these efforts help," he said. ther Simon (Lobo, campus hammed Morsi in early July. Morsi was supported by the Muslim Brotherhood, There are now more than chaplain) is a really cool guy or Father James Seymour, the Epis- which wants Egypt to have an Islamic inspired government. good place to make good friends. My Catholic faith 60 dioceses actively connect- and there are tons of activi- copal Vicar for Clergy at 315-393- means a lot to me and I'm ing students to campus min- ties and events in campus 2920 , ext. 1340 looking forward to getting in- istry through the Newman ministry. I'm excited." 12 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 5 AUG. 28, 2013 AUG. 28, 2013 THE SUNDAY SCRIPTURES Learning to conduct ourselves with humility

Our first reading listening, we our- one more important than we blind! “Let the Lord pay this Sunday is selves become wise. are needs our seat. SEPT. 1 you back!” he adds. taken from Sirach, In today’s Gospel Did Jesus speak with Pope Francis followed this a book of practical from Luke, Jesus “tongue in cheek” when he 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel when last Holy advice for living. also gives advice adds: “If you take a lower READINGS Thursday in Rome, he went In this passage, about conducting place in the first place, Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 to a local prison and washed we are reminded ourselves with hu- won’t you be honored when the feet of some of the in- that us that every- mility. you’re told to take the Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a mates. one loves a humble He counsels his higher place you really Luke 14:1, 7-14 What an example for the person, especially fellow-guests at the wanted!” world! God. The humble banquet not to push Now, the Pharisee who in- Our Church teaching and person keeps a bal- Monsignor and shove their vited Jesus might have been they make out their dinner tradition calls this the “pref- anced outlook on Paul E. ways into the best shocked when Jesus then invitation lists, they’re not erential option for the poor.” people and events. Whitmore seats. urges His listeners to break to invite their wealthy Perhaps we need to look T Why? Because social convention for the friends and relatives, but for small ways to put this his reading ad- there is chance that sake of humility and open- rather those who can’t pay into practice in our own so- vises us to listen to wiser the host might have to send ness of heart.. them back…the poor, the cial circles. It’s not an easy minds than our own. By us down to a lower place if He tells them that when crippled, the lame and the teaching!

OUR READERS WRITE Grateful for Sportscamp tor for the Diocese this was a decision young people were becoming great ath- piece as well. After consultation with showed such great love to our campers Summer just didn’t seem the same that I struggled to make. In 1996 I was letes but even more importantly great Sister Ellen Rose Coughlin, Director of Ed- and staff. To all who directed the camp, this year and for a good reason. This was privileged to serve as a counselor at disciples. My summer there inspired me ucation, Fr. Chris Carrara and Shelley Ros- the coaches, staff, the advisory commit- the first summer in eighteen years that camp and saw firsthand the dedication and gave me great hope for our young teck we decided it was best to end the tee, to the Wadhams Hall staff, the gen- our young people did not gather at Wad- and commitment the counselors and people. program prior to this year. erous benefactors of camp who helped hams Hall for Sportscamp. coaches had. The balance between When I returned in 2010 as director of As painful as it was it reminded me make camp a reality for some many In my three plus years as youth direc- sports and faith was remarkable and our youth ministry that same spirit and again about our own life’s journey. They young people, to my predecessors in the commitment was alive and well. How- are filled with new beginnings and end- youth office, and to the parents who en- ever, this time we were really struggling ings all the time. Sportscamp doors may trusted their kids to our care. We are to get our camp numbers up. be closed but I assure you the memories Grateful!!! For three wonderful summers I was will live on forever. Thank you Sportscamp for blessing reminded once again of the uniqueness I am most grateful for so many who this Diocese and our young people for and beauty that this camp offered the made camp possible during my three eighteen years. youth of our Diocese. The tireless efforts years as youth director. Even more so I GRATEFULLY, of staff and directors doing whatever it am grateful to all who made camp pos- DEACON BRIAN T. DWYER took to keep this camp going was inspir- sible for the past eighteen years. YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR ing to me. In the spring of 2013, we I would be remiss if I didn’t mention began to have growing concerns about specifically Fr. Chris Carrara and Shelley Thanks for beautiful funeral the viability of camp in regards to Rosteck. Their commitment of time and My family and I would like to take the camper registrations and the financial energy but especially the way they time to thank Monsignor Murphy and Fr. Amyot for the beautiful funeral they gave Fr. Everett Denesha. A special thank you also to Bishop LaValley for celebrating the mass and all the priests and deacons who helped make it such a memorable farewell. My family and I have a 69 year history at St. Raymond's and will cherish the memory of the final procession consist- ing of Bishop LaValley accompanied by 25 priests and deacons being led in song taking Fr. Denesha out of the church he so loved to his final resting place. Thank you to all who helped make his journey home so special.

ROBERT AGEN FAMILY RAYMONDVILLE 8 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 13 AUG. 28, 2013 AUG. 28, 2013 Envisioning Leadership at halfway point AT THE MOVIES Bishop LaValley and his En- on the people of the Diocese. committed to helping our viewed the demographics of and dreams. And I did listen. visioning Leadership Team My goal is to listen to the Diocese grow and flourish by our diocese, and set up a I have read every written LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER reached the halfway point of People of God as they ex- the grace of God.” solid process to follow as a comment submitted by the its work Aug. 14. press their hopes, concerns, team as we seek a vision and participants at the Listening ecutive mansion. As he pro- cepted -- also helps to keep The bishop convened the dreams, and thoughts about priorities for our Diocese Sessions. Now, I must re- We now begin the core By John Mulderig ceeds to work, close at the unfolding events from Leadership Team Feb. 14 to where we ought to be as a based on what we heard and spond.” Catholic News Service hand, with every president feeling like a chronological engage in a process of dis- diocese in five years.” of the process learned.” His response will include from Dwight D. Eisenhower checklist of postwar history. cerning a Mutually Shared Vi- To gain that input, Bishop From the Listening Session three diocesan priorities. Bishop Terry R. LaValley A frequently heard slogan (Robin Williams) to Ronald Still, it does come across sion for the Diocese. The LaValley listened to hun- data, the Bishop and his team At the beginning of this of the late 1960s held that Reagan (Alan Rickman), as a bit too pat when Louis vision is called a “mutually dreds of Catholics who ad- will discern a diocesan vision process, Bishop LaValley ex- During its first seven meet- "the personal is political." Cecil cherishes the cautious moves, with seeming in- shared vision” because it is dressed their thoughts and diocesan priorities. The plained that he hoped to en- ings, the Envisioning Leader- Whatever its value as a rally- hope that, under their lead- evitability, from training for built upon the input of all the directly to him. He recently vision is meant to tell us gage in a conversation with ship Team, under the ing cry, that phrase certainly ership, white Americans will sit-ins at lunch counters to People of God through Lis- completed the final Listening where we should be in five all of God’s people of the Dio- direction of Bishop LaValley, fits the affecting fact-based eventually see the light on enrolling as a Freedom tening Sessions that were Session by listening to the years as a Diocese, and the cese, to listen to his brothers developed a framework to drama "Lee Daniels' The But- racial issues. Rider to enlisting in the held throughout the diocese. input of 16-18 year olds at- priorities will tell us what we and sisters throughout the plan and implement the Lis- ler" (Weinstein) in which the This patient, conservative Black Panther movement. To assist in this process, tending Guggenheim Camp need to accomplish in the Diocese and to honestly as- tening Sessions, and to eval- private and public realms stance, however, increas- All the more so, since his Bishop LaValley engaged the in Saranac Lake. next 18 to 24 months as we sess our needs and priorities uate the Listening Session collide. ingly conflicts with the civil on-cue, Malcolm X-inspired services of the Catholic Lead- “The Listening Sessions pursue that vision, the in light of that conversation data. Drawing on a 2008 Wash- rights activism of Cecil's radicalization is followed, in ership Institute, a Catholic were a grace to me,” said bishop explained. and that listening. Next, Bishop LaValley and ington Post article by re- older son Louis (David short order, by his younger apostolate that provides Bishop LaValley. “While the Bishop LaValley stressed “The conversation has the team will begin the work porter Wil Haygood, director Oyelowo). And the long brother Charlie's (Elijah Kel- CNS PHOTO/WEINSTEIN leadership training, forma- comments acknowledged the that the vision will respect begun, the listening has of studying and evaluating Daniels ("Precious") tells a hours Cecil puts in at 1600 ley) departure for Vietnam. Robin Williams and Forest Whitaker star in a scene from the movie "Lee Daniels' The tion, and consultation for problems and challenges and build on the input of taken place,” Bishop LaValley the input gained through the fictionalized version of the Pennsylvania Avenue leave Additionally, those of a Butler." Catholic organizations that we face as a Diocese, everyone who attended the said. “Now, we begin the as- eleven Listening Sessions. life of former White House his strong-willed but fragile Republican bent should across the country. there was an overwhelming Listening Sessions. sessment of what has been couple of rough terms and “We now begin the core of butler Eugene Allen (1919- wife Gloria (Oprah Winfrey) note that the climactic first- At each Listening Session, spirit of hope among the Peo- “We heard many wonderful shared. I ask all of you to some crude and crass lan- the process,” Bishop LaValley 2010). Allen's screen stand- feeling neglected. term election of the current Bishop LaValley stated that, ple of God. Our people love people at the Listening Ses- pray that the Holy Spirit will guage. The Catholic News said. “We built a team, sur- in is Cecil Gaines, played by Of the several appealing commander-in-chief is pre- “[i]t is not my desire to deter- their Church. They love their sions,” he said. “I heard a continue to guide us as we Service classification is A-III veyed the environment, re- Forest Whitaker. performances from which sented not only in an under- mine a vision and impose it Diocese. Our people are great sharing of ideas, hopes, continue this process.” -- adults. The Motion Picture Escaping the vicious the movie benefits, Win- standably celebratory light Association of America rat- racism of the early 20th- frey's complex portrayal of but in one that borders on ing is PG-13 -- parents century Deep South -- flash- Gloria is perhaps the most adulation. strongly cautioned. Some backs to the Georgia cotton impressive. Earthy yet spiri- Vulgar language and other material may be inappropri- Rites held Aug. 14 for plantation where he was tual, a commanding matri- red-flag content would nor- ate for children under 13. raised prove harrowing -- arch yet a woman tempted mally prevent recommenda- Cecil makes his way to the both by the bottle and by a tion of "Lee Daniels' The Deacon Bruce C. Wadsworth relatively less oppressive slick, seductive neighbor Butler" for any audience but surroundings of Washing- (Terrence Howard), Gloria grown-ups. But the moral follows an erratic course significance of this uplifting – A Mass of Chris- in North Syracuse, East Au- Chapter of the Adirondack ton. There he masters the LAKE PLACID art of providing elegant through life -- one very journey -- undertaken tian Burial for Deacon Bruce rora, the Manlius School and Mountain Club. much in contrast with her within a context of implicit Carley Wadsworth, 75, was at Bethlehem High School in His many interests in- service to the all-white pa- trons of an elite hotel, a skill husband's steady ways. religious faith and strong celebrated Aug. 14 Delmar. cluded writing, and eventu- In addition to its subtle marital commitment -- is at St. Agnes Survivors include his ally he had the opportunity that requires him to sup- press not only his true feel- fictitious characterizations, such that at least some par- Catholic Church, wife of 52 years, Betty; to prepare a guidebook for the surprisingly nuanced ents may consider it accept- with Father John two children: Barbara the Adirondack Mountain ings, but his views on any controversial matter. view of the various real-life able for older teens. Yonkovig officiat- Carroll and her hus- Club, "An Adirondack Sam- chief executives offered by The film contains occa- ing. band Philip Jr. of Ame- pler: Day Hikes for All Sea- Cecil's discretion wins him the favorable notice of screenwriter Danny Strong's sional action violence, an D e a c o n nia, and Peter sons" script -- an irretrievably self- adultery theme, numerous Wadsworth died Wadsworth of Brook- Upon retirement from a White House agent, and he secures a coveted place on absorbed Richard Nixon mature references, a half- Aug.10. lyn; three grandchil- teaching, Deacon Wadsworth (John Cusack) alone ex- dozen uses of profanity, a The second son dren: Ben and Zachary and his wife moved to Lake the domestic staff of the ex- of G. Harry Deacon Carroll and Ethan Placid. Wadsworth and Wadsworth Wadsworth; a sister He became active in parish Hazel Carley JoAnn and her hus- ministry at St. Agnes, entered Wadsworth, he was band, Malcolm Desi- the deacon formation pro- Picture it... Catholicism born July 7, 1938, in Utica. mone, of New Hartford; and gram and was ordained a He spent his youth in the brother-in-law Edward permanent deacon for the small hamlet of Clark Mills Blankman of Adams. Diocese of Ogdensburg Oct. and in 1956 graduated from In 1968, Deacon 4, 2003. Entries sought for Year of Faith photography contest Clinton Central School. Wadsworth received a sum- Online condolences may In conjunction with the Year of Faith, the p.m. A graduate of Alfred Uni- mer National Science Foun- be left at www.mbclarkfuner- Diocese of Ogdensburg is sponsoring a photo For submission details and rules see the versity, he also earned a mas- dation Grant in Star Lake. alhome.com. contest. entry form at http://rcdony.org/pictureit ter's degree from Syracuse One of the summer activities Memorial donations may Submissions will be accepted for three cat- Completed application forms should be University and a university was climbing Algonquin be made to the Adirondack egories of photographic artwork: color, black mailed to: certificate from SUNY Al- Mountain. He was hooked, Mountain Club, Goggins and White, and computer manipulated pho- Diocese of Ogdensburg bany. and his family of four began Road, Lake George, NY tos. Attn.: Marika Donders Deacon Wadsworth pur- climbing the High Peaks. 12845-4117, or St. Agnes Awards will be given in each category for 622 Washington St. sued a teaching career in the They finished the 46th peak Catholic Church, Hillcrest best elementary, junior/senior high, college PO Box 369 field of earth science. Over a in 1975, and then had time Avenue, Lake Placid, NY and aadline for submission is Oct. 11 at 4 period of 35 years, he taught to join the Schenectady 12946. Ogdensburg, NY 13669 14 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 AUG. 28, 2013 AUG. 28, 2013

CLINTON HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS grimage to the Shrine of St. Kateri Tekak- HARVEST DINNER Ogdensburg - St. Mary’s is holding a witha, Montreal to promote and support FOLLOW ME Vocations. Altona – Harvest Dinner to be held to monthly Holy Hour for Vocations. Date Date: Oct. 9 benefit St. Louis of France Parish, Sciota. : Thursday before the First Friday Cost: $89 (covers lunch and bus travel Graced moments spent with young people Date: Sept. 8 Time: 7 p.m. concluding with Benedic- from Schroon Lake/Plattsburgh or Og- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. tion at 8 p.m. densburg/Potsdam/Malone) The classrooms are bright much time with our youth. charist at Blessed John XXIII ance, as was their bishop! transcendence that leads us Place: Holy Angels Hall Place: Deacon Winter Chapel Features: Mass at the Shrine, Rosary for and inviting. Teachers and At the ninth and final Lis- Newman Center in Platts- Through song, these young to reflect upon the human Cost: Adults, $9; Children, $4; Under 5, Vocations at the Cathedral of Montreal. professors are eager and tening Session, at Camp burgh and then enjoyed din- women and men lifted our person and the awesome Free NOVENA FOR MILITARY (Any proceeds will be used for the pro- prepared. Moms Guggenheim, I had ner and conversation with souls in praise of God. wonder of God’s creation Features: Roast Pork, Roast Top Round Ogdensburg - Notre Dame Church is and dads are ready the opportunity to some of the area priests and Thank you, Joyful Choir, and our redemption. motion of vocations in diocese.) Non-re- of Beef, Raffle, Country Store, Take-outs holding a Weekly novena for the safety and anticipating pray, enjoy a meal several young men who are for such an inspirational We were served an exqui- fundable payment due by Sept. 21. available; Craft tables available by call- of U.S. military personnel great things for with, and then hear discerning their vocations. evening! site fare of faith expressions Date Passports or enhanced licenses needed ing 236-5848 to reserve. : Tuesday evenings their sons and approximately 65 Some were headed back to Our diocesan Year of Faith in the artwork displayed Time: 6:30 p.m. Contact: Connie Randall at 315-265- daughters. It’s time “senior” campers tell high school for their final Committee suggested that and music performed. for school! me about their vi- year, others returning to col- we have a special event Many of the artists and DAY OF REFLECTION 2762 or Lois McCasland at 35-265-9469 f LATIN MASS Our school ad- sion for the Diocese lege or headed there for the where the faithful from musicians were students Ellenburg Center - Our Lady of the FALL RETREAT FOR ADULTS ministrators, fac- of Ogdensburg. first time. This was another throughout the North Coun- and young adults. They Adirondacks House of Prayer is planning Potsdam – A Tridentine (Latin) Mass is The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. Saranac Lake – A special fall retreat to be ulty and staff are Their passion and wonderful opportunity to try could express their faith provided an occasion where a Day of Reflection. celebrated each Sunday with Msgr. charged with the love for the Church learn of the strong faith of through their God-given tal- we could truly experience Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: held at Guggenheim Lodge. Date: Sept. 14 Robert H. Aucoin as the celebrant privileged respon- was palpable. They young adults and the seri- ents in the arts. the Beauty of Belief. North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, Time: 12:30 a.m. Date: Sept. 20-21 Bishop Time: 11 a.m. to 4. Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; sibility of provid- offered practical ousness with which these On Sunday, August 18th, a Let there be no doubt, the Place: St. Mary's Church Schedule: Begins with dinner at 6 p.m. Terry R. Features: Father Bill Edwards will pres- e-mail [email protected]. ing the setting suggestions and men are discerning the nice crowd gathered at Hos- youth of our Diocese pos- Cost: $75 due at arrival where our most pre- LaValley shared their frustra- Lord’s will for them. mer Hall in Potsdam to see sess many gifts that they ent a day of reflection and contempla- Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. Speaker: Paul Gibaldi, wilderness guide cious treasures can tions and their hopes On August 17th and 18th and hear expressions of are eager to share with us, tion on Living in the Joyful Spirit of the EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Massena for 25 years, nature photographer and grow in knowledge of the for the Church. high school students from faith that lifted their spirits. indeed, are already sharing! Lord .. The talk will be followed by – St. Mary’s & St. Joseph’s hold Topic: “Renewed Missionary Energy in Time: 3:15 p.m. Benediction and Adoration every Friday. two nature photography books pub- wonder of God’s creation I came away from that Keeseville, Peru, Ausable The Beauty of Belief was a As they head back to college lunch, contemplative prayer with music, and the gift of human life. session affirmed in my Forks and Morrisonville per- delightful celebration of art or high school, their brains the Year of Faith” Features: The Rosary to Our Lady of Fa- Time: 9 a.m. to Noon lished and Sister Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ, a time of discussion and Anticipated As the 2013-14 academic strong belief that our youth formed a Year of Faith Sum- and music. Musicians and will be stretched and their Features: Proceeds from the dinner help tima in reparation to Her Immaculate spiritual director and adult faith educa- Mass at 4 p.m. Place: St. Mary’s Family Room year begins, we want to as- today possess remarkable mer Concert at St. artists are, in a real sense, souls tested. to support the Foundation’s mission to Heart and for World Peace will be tor. Paul will share his multi-media ex- Contact: RSVP by Sept. 11 to olaprayer- DIOCESAN EVENTS sure all—students, parents skills, keen insights, strong Augustine’s Church in Peru birth-givers. Let us thank God for our provide financial assistance for the edu- prayed, followed by a 15 minute private perience of the spectacular beauty in the [email protected] or 518-594-3253. and staff of our prayers. faith, and much eagerness and St. John the Baptist in The works they produce youth and support them cation of those studying to be MSC meditation on the Joyful Mysteries. Adirondacks. Through his eyes as a pho- The month of August has to serve Christ and His Keeseville. Their parents, provide us with the medium with our prayer, words of Donations appreciated. DIOCESAN YEAR OF FAITH MASS priests and brothers. Confessions are available starting at 2:45 Lake Placid - A solemn Mass marking the tographer and person of faith Paul will been an especially graced Body, the Church. family members and all in that inspires you and me to encouragement, and Cost: time for me as I have had On the Feast of the As- attendance were so proud of enter beyond the ordinary through the sharing of our HEALING MASS Purchase tickets ($30) for the din- and the Saturday Mass Vigil is at 4. Year of Faith and the New Evangelization guide us on a hike to nearby Baker ner from any Foundation Board or Hon- Mountain on Saturday. the opportunity to spend sumption, I celebrated Eu- their wonderful perform- and delve deeply into a own faith. Ellenburg Center - Our Lady of the will be held orary Council Member or by calling the CHICKEN BAR-B-QUE Theme:“The earth is full of the good- Adirondacks House of Prayer is holding a Date: Sept. 29 Foundation office at (315) 782-3344. Gouverneur – St. James School will hold ness of the Lord.” healing Mass. Time: 2:30 p.m their annual Chicken Bar-B-Que. Place Features: There will be time for prayer, Date: Sept. 28 : Olympic Center New parish to be formed LIFERIGHT MEETING Date: Sept. 8 reflection and sharing of the spiritual Time: 10 a.m. Features: Archbishop Carlo Maria Bishop announces Watertown - Liferight of Watertown Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. wisdom revealed to us by God in the MALONE – Father Joseph and energy are combined,” “Parish designates a com- Features: Father Doug Decker will pre- Vigano, Apostolic Nuncio to the United meets third Wednesday of the Month. Cost: Adults, $9; Children 12 and under, mystery of Autumn season. Registra- Giroux, pastor of the Malone Father Giroux said. “While munity of people, rather side at a healing Mass which will be fol- States, will preside with Bishop LaValley Time: 4 p.m. $5; Children under 5, Free tions will be taken (limit 10) through Catholic Parishes, an- the Malone Catholic Parishes than the building(s) in which lowed by an opportunity for individual and priests of the diocese concelebrat- clergy changes Place: 312 Sherman St. Sept. 19. For your safety and comfort nounced to the congrega- often appear to function as it gathers,” Father Giroux prayer by OLA prayer ministry teams. ing. Nearly 2000 Catholics from across tions of St. Joseph’s, Notre one, in reality they remain said. Features: The office has materials on K OF C BRUNCH hiking clothes and shoes/boots are rec- Contact:If you plan on staying for a the Diocese of Ogdensburg are expected Dame, and St. John Bosco in four distinct institutions.” Planning for the future use For personal reasons, Father Donald F. Kramberg has infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia Norfolk – The Knights of Columbus will ommended. light lunch, RSVP by Sept. 26 to to attend. Malone, and St. Helen’s in The staff and Pastoral of all facilities is ongoing. requested and has been granted by Bishop LaValley and chastity. be sponsoring a brunch. Contact Contact: For additional information, early retirement from priestly ministry in the Diocese [email protected] or 518-594- : Bus transportation from com- Chasm Falls that a process Council of the Malone “St. Andre’ or ‘Brother Contact: Phone 315-788-8480; website: Date: Sept. 8 contact Sr. Bethany [email protected] has begun to combine the Catholic Parishes have been André’ as he’s better known of Ogdensburg. 3253. Donations appreciated munities throughout diocese available; www.liferight.org. Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon registration may be made with parishes. or 315-212-6592. four parishes into a single exploring the possibility of to most of us was the “mira- His resignation as pastor of St. Joseph’s Church in Place: new parish. formally uniting the parishes cle man” of Montréal,’ Father Dannemora and Church of the Assumption in Redford EUCHARISTIC ADORATION LEWIS Visitation Parish Center Cost: Adults, $7; Children under 12, $4; PILGRIMAGE TO SPAIN MATTHEW KELLY EVENT He made the announce- for more than two years. Giroux said. “He visited Mal- will be effective as of August 31, 2013. Plattsburgh – Eucharistic Adoration is ment at Masses at the four “After much study and one on several occasions, Replacing him as administrator of the aforementioned DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS Under 5, Free; Family, $18; Take-outs Fr. Donald Robinson will be leading a pil- Ogdensburg - Matthew Kelly will lead a held throughout the year every Wednes- churches this past weekend. prayer, we unanimously and many still fondly recall parishes will be Father Bernard D. Menard. Father Houseviille – Divine Mercy Devotions for PASSION AND PURPOSE LIVE! event at St. day, Thursday, and Friday. grimage “Best of Spain and Portugal”. The new parish will be agreed in June to request those visits - including some Menard is currently serving as Parochial Vicar at St. the month of September to be held. K of C INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Dates Mary's Cathedral. Place: St. John’s “Holy Family” Adoration : Feb. 18-28, 2014 named for St. André Bessette. that Bishop LaValley grant who are relatives of the saint. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh. Date: Sept. 1 Ogdensburg – K of C Council 258 will Date: Oct. 26 On the recommendation of his doctor, Father Garvin Chapel, downstairs Cost: $2899 per person from NYC It is planned that the new permission for us to begin “His foresight and devotion Time: 3 p.m. hold installation of officers. ncluded: Time: 9 a.m. to 1:30 parish be established on July the process,” Father Giroux led to the construction of St. J. Demarais has requested and Bishop LaValley has Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. I Roundtrip Air from NY, First Place: St. Hedwig’s Church Date: Sept. 12 Place: St. Mary’s Cathedral 1, 2014. said. “We believe that this ef- Joseph’s Oratory on Mount granted a medical leave of absence for up to one year. Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email Class/Select Hotels, Most Meals, Compre- Features:Vespers, Exposition of the Time: Social hour, 5 p.m.; summer buf- Features: The day will center on a prac- The four Catholic Parishes fort will streamline adminis- Royal, where he is buried,” Father Demarais will be resigning as pastor of St. Paul’s [email protected] hensive Sightseeing and much more. Most Blessed Sacrament, The Divine fet dinner, 6 p.m.; Installation, 7 p.m. tical exploration and understanding of in and around Malone were tration and make pastoral he said. “Revered even dur- Church in Black River and St. Rita’s Church in Deferiet Features: Madrid, Salamanca, Lisbon, effective September 2, 2013. JEFFERSON Mercy Chaplet, and Benediction. Features: All Officers’ presence is re- our Faith, and all the ways it’s meant to placed under the care of one initiatives both more effi- ing his lifetime, he was can- Seville, Granada & Toledo pastor in June 2003. This en- cient and effective. onized in October of 2010.” During his time of recovery, he is expected to be in Contact: 315-348-6260. quested in appropriate dress and impact our lives – including: spirituality, SH FOUNDATION DINNER Contact: Fr Robinson at 315-782-1190 abled them to share a staff The establishment of the --- residence at St. Edmund’s Church in Ellenburg. In the spouses and guests welcome to attend. relationships, work and money, personal Watertown – The Sacred Heart Founda- ST. LAWRENCE or e-mail [email protected] and services, while also coor- new Catholic parish in Mal- (The full text of Father near future There is no charge but reservations are health, and parenting. tion will be having their 40th Annual dinating their schedules and one does not mean that any Giroux’ August 24-25 an- Bishop LaValley is expected to name a replacement FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY requested at 393-7990 or signup at the Contact: See: rcdony.org/matthew- priest to cover the parishes being vacated by Father De- Benefit Dinner. DOVS VOCATION PILGRIMAGE many programs. of the churches currently in nouncement is available on- Massena - St. Mary's Church is holding a club rooms. Questions should be di- kelly.html or contact Marika Donders in “A decade of cooperation use will close at this time, line at: marais. Date: Sept. 18 .Join Bishop LaValley, Father Bryan Stitt, special rosary to mark First Saturday. rected to Deputy Grand Knight William the Office of Evangelization at 315-393- has shown how much can be nor that their names will be http://fromemptyhands.blo Place: Hilton Garden Inn and the members of the Diocese of Og- Date: Sept. 7 Barkley at 393-7990 after 4 p.m. 2920, ext 1380 accomplished when efforts changed. gspot.com). Speaker: Fr. E. Michael Camilli, MSC densburg Vocations Society for a pil- 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 15 AUG. 28, 2013 AUG. 28, 2013 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR’S NOTES OBITUARIES CATHOLIC The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Altona – Virginia Ruth (Ducatt) Gardner, Church; burial in parish cemetery. Cemetery. Box 326 Celebrating the Year of the Babies Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. 78; Funeral Services Aug. 14, 2013 at Holy Norfolk Ticonderoga Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Angel’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. – Donald F. Stearns, 85; Funeral – Constance E. (Lloyd) Sal- Services Aug. 12, 2013 at Church of the stead, 90; Funeral Services Aug. 13, 2013 USPS 0039-3400 As the Catholic world has body’s year of faith. tions. It all seems too much… up in the middle of the night Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director Bombay – Carmel A. (Brockway) Jock, 87; Visitation; burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home; BISHOP TERRY been celebrating the Year of The three new babies in my and then the baby smiles and and changing smelly diapers, I 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 R. LAVALLEY Faith, our lucky family family and new baby everything is worth it. don’t think I could see what I (315) 393-2920; fax 1-866-314-7296 Funeral Aug. 15, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Brasher Falls. burial in Valley View Cemetery. President is enjoying a Year of Henry in my office have I’ve been watching, of course, see today. [email protected] Church; burial in parish cemetery. REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN the Babies. brought back a million through the eyes of a grandma. It’s taken a bit of distance to Ogdensburg – Beverly A. des Rosiers, 76; Tupper Lake – Gertrude G. (Clark) Vice President Everyone at the fam- memories about just In the months before I be- understand that, in a very fun- Clayton –Virginia R. (Reff) Comins, 93; Funeral Services Aug. 24, 2013 at St. Dewyea, 86; Funeral Services Aug. 17, SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ ily reunion last week how hard it is to care came a grandparent, I heard – damental way, our babies have Funeral Services Aug. 19, 2013 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. 2013 at St. Alphonsus Church; burial in Secretary-Treasurer finally met four-month for a newborn. over and over – about how already begun to evangelize. Missionary Mary’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. St. Alphonsus Cemetery. MARY LOU KILIAN old Annalin, three It would be nearly im- wonderful it would be. Annalin and Conan and Ogdensburg – Daniel B. Kennedy, 86; Fu- month old Conan and possible without faith And it is, in more ways than I Patrick have evoked God-like Editor/ Colton – Russell Edward Long, 95; Fu- neral Services Aug. 15, 2013 at St. Mary’s Watertown – James T. “Jimmer” Babel, General Manager one-month old (al- and trust and an end- ever expected. love – an all consuming, all for- most) Patrick. less fount of love. In addition to enjoying all giving, lay-down-your-life kind Cooperation plan neral Services Aug. 23, 2013 at St. Cathedral; burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. 53; Funeral Services Aug. 22, 2013 at the Patrick’s Church. Redd & Benoit Funeral Home. Publish 45 is- How blessed are we! I’ve been watching the enchanting baby-ness, it’s of love – from their mommies sues per year: This past weekend these new mothers and been a privilege to witness the and daddies. Ogdensburg – Leon C. Montroy, 92; Fu- Weekly except we celebrated the first Mary Lou fathers. fierce love our children have And faith means nothing if 2013 is complete Gouverneur – James D. O’Shaughnessy, neral Services Aug. 16, 2013 at Notre Watertown – Robert L. Bell, 57; Funeral every other of the baptisms, a per- Kilian They’ve been dealing for their own children. it’s not grounded in love. 88; Funeral Aug. 23, 2013 at St. James Dame Church; burial in Notre Dame Services Aug. 16, 2013 at the Reed & week begin- fect reminder that our with sleepless nights, It literally takes my breath Thanks, little ones. You’ve Church; burial in St. James Cemetery. Cemetery. Benoit Funeral Home; burial in Brookside ning the end year of babies has a worries upon worries away sometimes. got much to show for a few From the Director’s Desk Cemetery. of June whole lot in common with any- and a thousand different ques- When I was the one getting month’s work! Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Keeseville – Clayton V. “Red” Galarneau, Plattsburgh – Joan (Moore) Lukasiewicz, through August by the Dio- 90; Funeral Services Aug. 21, 2013 at St. 65; Funeral Aug. 17, 2013 at Our Lady of Watertown – Michael J. Biondolillo, Sr., cese of Ogdensburg. Diocesan Mission Director John’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. Victory Church; burial in St. Mary’s of the 64; Funeral Services Aug. 17, 2013 at Holy 622 Washington Street, Og- densburg, N.Y. 13669. A PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE Lake Cemetery, Cumberland Head. Family Church; burial in Glenwood Ceme- As the Summer of 2013 draws to an end, I would like to Lake Placid – Barbara Ann (Griffin) tery. take the opportunity to express my gratitude to the Editorial Office: Parishes and Pastors on West side of the Diocese of Ogdens- Wylie, 76; Funeral Services Aug. 13, 2013 Redford – Robert R. LeClair, 84; Funeral 622 Washington Street, We are all called - to be God’s prophets burg for their participation in another successful Missionary at St. Agnes Church; burial in St. Agnes Services Aug. 21, 2013 at Church of the Watertown – Christine Cecilia (Morris) Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. Recently, in conversation was afraid to be a prophet. I called to be such prophets. Cooperation Plan. This summer brought 16 Mission Aid So- Cemetery. Assumption; burial in Assumption of Jarvis, 75; Funeral Service Aug. 17, 2013 Telephone: with a priest friend concerning remember an incident – ages Prophets are many. We do cieties to the West side of the Diocese. Mary Cemetery. at the Reed and Benoit Funeral Home; (315) 608-7556 that Sunday’s Scriptures, he ago – I was part of a group of notice them, we read about The Missionary Cooperation Plan (MCP) introduces each Massena – Agnes M. (Tyo) Guimond, 95; burial in North Watertown Cemetery. brought up the idea of being a priests talking about many them, our society is filled with parish to a real-life missionary who represents a mission Funeral Aug. 16, 2013 at St. Mary’s Saranac Lake – Helen M. (Wells) Parker, E-mail: “prophet.” The more I have things. Then they began talk- them. Each parish has many cause from a faraway place. In doing so, it serves as a pre- Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. 97; Funeral Services Aug. 15, 2013 at St. Watertown – Harold “Butch” E. Kilburn, news@northcountry thought about it the idea of a ing about another – a priest prophets. We sit with them view and helps to prepare your parish for the celebration of Bernard’s Church; burial in North Elba 64; Funeral Services Aug. 20, 2013 at Our catholic.org “prophet” fits in so well with with a problem – he was an al- each Sunday and now we must World Mission Sunday in October. Massena – Lucienne M. (LaPlante) Jou- Cemetery, Lake Placid. Lady of the Sacred Heart. this year’s celebration of the coholic. So talked about how join them. It also makes the needs of the Missions more real and bert, 42; Funeral Services Aug. 21, 2013 at Entered at the more personal, as the faithful of the parish have an oppor- Year of Faith. Evangelization is However, courage is needed sad it was. Yet, I remember Soon our Church will canon- Church of the Sacred Heart. Ticonderoga – Gertrude A. (Demar) Deso, West Chazy – Wade E. Relation, 66; Fu- Post Office: tunity to relate to this visiting missionary in a way that about being a prophet. A for the truth can divide fami- well, not one of us was ready ize two of the outstanding 82; Funeral Services Aug. 16, 2013 at St. neral Aug. 14, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Ogdensburg, NY might otherwise be relegated to a bulletin or pulpit an- prophet is someone who lies, friendships, communities. to talk with him - ready to take prophets of our own time – 13669 as nouncement. Massena – Timothy R. McDermott, 52; Mary’s Church; burial in St. Mary’s Parish Church; burial in parish cemetery. shows the way – someone who Many want to hide the truth – the risk to meet with him and Pope John XXIII and Pope John Periodical Postage. Most diocesan mission directors agree that where there Funeral Services Aug. 21, 2013; Funeral points out the implications of they would rather live the lie. offer to help. The excuses Paul II. They both spoke has been a successful and satisfying parish experience of Services the Philips Memorial Home; present actions. Parents must be prophets were many – don’t want to “em- bravely and often, leading and Subscription: participating in the MCP, the enthusiasm and response to burial in Calvary Cemetery. A prophet in faith accepts a and must be the most impor- barrass” him - don’t want to showing the way for our For one year: Mission Appeals also improves. real challenge – walking in the tant of evangelizers. The chal- “lose” his friendship – not Church. They were not afraid In-Diocese Rate: $27 The MCP offered an opportunity for the faithful in a Massena – Lois M. (Larrow) White, 86; footsteps of Jesus can be hard lenge is huge – yet, the truth is ready to be a “prophet”. to meet the challenge. Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 parish to meet face to face a missionary or mission repre- work and costly. Bringing the so important for their children. Jesus calls us all to be a And so we now pray to soon Funeral Services Aug. 12, 2013 at Sacred sentative and to be educated about our mission vocation. message of Jesus to this pres- However, there is always the prophet, yet being a prophet is to be Saint Pope John XXIII and Heart Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. ent work is often a difficult a challenge so he is ready to Saint Pope John Paul II that Hopefully parishioners were animated about the needs of Matters for publication risk in making recommenda- challenge. stand with us, to strengthen they will fill our Church will the mission Church as they respond with prayers and mate- should be tions or corrections to a child – Morrisonville – John Alfred Sears, 71; us, to show us the way and prophets – outstanding rial help. The personal introduction of the missionary visi- addressed to Many, even many good peo- even, more for a teenager. Will Memorial Services Aug. 16, 2013 at St. tor by the pastor to parishioners goes a long way in relating PO Box 326 ple, are not open to listening to this task of being a prophet as give us the words to make us prophets – and ordinary Alexander’s Church. the importance of the mission message to be given. Ogdensburg, NY 13669 the message of the Church. a father or mother cause a divi- real prophets. prophets that will truly trans- The faithful were encouraged to meet and greet the MCP and should be received by Many do not understand. Many sion in the family? Our Church must have form our Church – making it visitor and extended personal words of welcome, as part of Newcomb – Michael John Gregory, 49; Thursday prior to do not want to understand. The challenge can be too prophets – and everyone is alive – filled with grace and en- the mission experience Funeral Aug. 12, 2013 at St. Therese publication. Many will not accept. Jesus much for some parents and so called – truly, everyone is thusiasm and hope. The success of the program, both in terms of animation was often disappointed that they ignore the moment, ig- and cooperation, depends heavily on the work of the pastor. Paper is printed each those he taught would not be- nore the opportunity and say Without their assistance and thoughtfulness, the Missionary Monday; lieve in him or accept his mes- nothing. Too often, they watch Cooperation Plan (MCP) would not be the success that it is dateline is Wednesday. sage. their child’s life get more and today. It is a program well worth cultivating and nourishing Member, Catholic Press Prophets are about truth. more messed up. I believe that in every parish to help spread the good news of Jesus Love. Association. The message of Jesus is truth. with God’s help, the divisions, Again, my heart-felt thanks to all involved with making With the grace and help of the caused in such necessary cor- another Summer Mission Coop a great success. Savior, evangelizers have the rections, can and will be POSTMASTER: The Spirit of the Mission lives on! truth. This is God’s gift to us healed. Such is the challenge Send address changes to all and we must have the North Country Catholic, of being a prophet – of being a Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” courage to bring that message parent. PO Box 326 to others – as true prophets of when writing or changing your Will. Ogdensburg, NY I regretfully have recognized the Lord. times in my own life when I www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice 13669-0326 16 Back pew NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 68, Number 15 AUG. 28, 2013 INSIDE YOUNG CATHOLIC VOICE THIS ISSUE Bishop announces NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY changes in clergy assignments l PAGE 3

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Faith isn't itors in St. Peter's Square. God had to be the "basic cri- Living a truly Christian life POPE FRANCIS’ something decorative one Pope Francis' Angelus ad- teria of life," Pope Francis can lead to division, even adds to life, but is a commit- dress included an explana- told thousands of people within families, he said. "But REPRESENTATIVE ment that involves making tion of a passage from the gathered under the midday attention: It's not Jesus who choices that may require sac- day's Gospel reading from sun to pray with him. divides. To preside at rifice, Pope Francis said. Luke in which Jesus tells his "Following Jesus means re- “He sets out the criteria: Faith "is not decorating disciples: "Do you think that nouncing evil, selfishness Live for oneself or for God Year of Faith your life with a bit of religion I have come to establish and choosing goodness, and others, ask to be served as if life were a cake that you peace on the earth? No, I tell truth and justice even when or serve; obey one's ego or Mass in LP decorate with cream," the you, but rather division." that requires sacrifice and re- obey God -- it is in this sense Kelly Donnelly and Jen Campbell of Plattsburgh were among the millions of youth adults from around the looks Rio de Janeiro. In this article, Ms. Donnelly, an English teacher at Seton Catholic Central in Plattsburgh, pope said Aug. 18 before Jesus was telling his disci- nouncing our own interests." that Jesus is a 'sign of contra- world who traveled to Brazil for World Youth Day. They are shown above on a staircase that was made from reflects on the experience. She said that “I was surrounded by God’s beauty found in nature, fellow pilgrims, artistic reciting the Angelus with vis- ples that loving and serving the pope said. diction.'" tiles from all around the world. At right is their view of the famous Christ the Redeemer statue which over- expression, and the Mass. This culmination of the week also brought together the discipleship of the youth of the Church. Envisioning FROM PLATTSBURGH TO BRAZIL ‘Make disciples of the nations’ Leadership at theme. It is through growing ample of faith of the many took pictures of her televi- and gave me the opportu- By Kelly Donnelly firm in our faith, that we are religious and laity who I sion screen whenever the nity to see God’s presence in halfway mark Contributing writer able to make disciples of the met, heard giving presenta- news showed Pope Francis. the quiet of prayer, the nations. tions, and participated in We went to Adoration and chaos of crowds, and every- Bishop LaValley and his En- “Make disciples of the na- At the vigil, one of the events with. I met and spent then waited in the rain for thing in between. visioning Leadership Team tions.” many things Pope Francis time with countless incredi- three hours to see the pope Being on Copacabana reached the halfway point of said that stood out to me ble people from all over the (but didn’t actually see him) Beach with 3.7 million other its work Aug. 14. My personal experiences was,“Today too, he is calling world. with Brazilians and fellow people for the closing Mass During its first seven meet- each of you to follow him in My roommate, Jen Camp- Americans. with Pope Francis was as- ings, the Envisioning Leader- at World Youth Day in his Church and to be mis- bell, and I were the entirety We prayed the Rosary tounding, to say the least. ship Team, under the sionaries. How? In what of our group. One of the while walking through a Some of the biggest waves direction of Bishop LaValley, Rio de Janeiro were truly way? Well, I think we can blessings about being in a crowded tunnel and unex- I’ve ever seen crashed to developed a framework to echoed in World Youth Day’s learn something from what group so small was that it pectedly saw the Holy Fa- shore as we were sur- plan and implement the Lis- happened in these days: as enabled us to tag along in ther with a group from rounded by rocky crags tening Sessions, and to eval- CNS PHOTO/BOB ROLLER theme for the year we had to cancel due to bad many different groups. Malaysia and Ireland. with the iconic Christ the uate the Listening Session Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, apos- weather, the realization of We went on a long bus We walked to the final Redeemer statue overlook- data. tolic nuncio to the United States, is My personal experiences this vigil on the campus ride, waded through jam- Mass through back streets ing the beach. Next, Bishop LaValley and at World Youth Day in Rio de pictured as he delivers the homily Fidei, in Guaratiba. Lord packed crowds, and ran with two Brazilians from a I was surrounded by God’s the team will begin the work Janeiro were truly echoed in during a Mass of thanksgiving for the willing might we say that across the beach to arrive at small town, who didn’t beauty found in nature, fel- of studying and evaluating World Youth Day’s theme for election of Pope Francis at the Basilica the real area of faith, the the inspirational Papal Wel- speak any English, were low pilgrims, artistic expres- the input gained through the the year. It seemed that of the National Shrine of the Immacu- true campus fidei, is not a coming Ceremony with a Fil- being led by a vendor, and sion, and the Mass. This eleven Listening Sessions. everywhere I turned, and geographical place - but we, ipino group who declared were later joined by a dozen culmination of the week late Conception in Washington March every event I attended were ourselves? Yes! Each of us, they were “adopting us”, Argentinian seminarians. also brought together the FULL STORY, PAGE 5 19. Archbishop Vigano is coming to filled with examples and in- each one of you. And mis- which included us chanting We stared in amazement discipleship of the youth of the Diocese of Ogdensburg Sept. 29 to sights about discipleship. sionary discipleship means along to “Republica Filipina” at the Christ the Redeemer the Church. celebrate the Solemn Mass for the Having attended World to recognize that we are and them chanting along to statue after a nine hour wait Here we were, united, not Rites held Youth Day in Madrid two Year of Faith and New Evangelization God’s campus fidei, His “USA” during our walk. surrounded by pilgrims by language or nationality, years ago, I couldn’t help In Lake Placid. Nearly 2000 Catholics “field of faith!” We stayed in a homestay from all around the world. but through Christ. for Deacon but draw comparisons and Kelly Donnelly and Jen Campbell of Plattsburgh represented the Diocese of Ogdensburg at World Youth Day in Brazil in July. from across the diocese are expected As the Holy Father with a Brazilian woman who These moments, and so After the experiences of connections between the They are shown during the bus ride to the Papal Welcoming Ceremony with two of new friends from the Philippines In a re- to participate in the liturgy at the pointed out, each one of us lovingly gave me tea, honey, many more, throughout my the week, all these people two, one of which was the A Mass of Christian burial for Deacon flection about the trip, printed on page 16, Ms. Donnelly writes, “My roommate, Jen Campbell, and I were the entirety of our group. is called to discipleship, and and Tylenol when I came pilgrim experience filled me were together, growing in Olympic Center. themes. The theme for One of the blessings about being in a group so small was that it enabled us to tag along in many different groups.” that discipleship must down with a 102 tempera- with gratitude, showed me their faith, ready to return Bruce C. Wadsworth was held Aug. 14 WYD 2011 was “firm in the began within our own ture. Her joy that World that God is full of surprises, to countries across the faith.” I was struck by how prayer lives and simple ac- Youth Day was in Rio was reminded me that inspira- globe to “make disciples of at St. Agnes Church, Lake Placid much that theme laid the ST. ANDRE’ BESSETTE PARISH: Four Malone parishes will combine into one... p. 3 tions. I witnessed this ex- palpable and she excitedly tion is around every corner, the nations.” foundation for this year’s FULL STORY, PAGE 4