The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 72, Number 37 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Rites held for Sister Victorine Brenon, SSJ Feb.? I PAG E3 NORTH COUNTRY

Governor's 'gift' is no good for women or children I PAGE 12 CATHOLIC FEB. 14, 2018 MAKING Papal homily hints PEACE VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Catholic need to do their part, too, the homilist, especially if the ser­ those gathered in the Paul VI priests must deliver good pope said at his weekly gen­ mon is boring, meandering audience hall. homilies so the "good news" eral audience Feb . 7. or hard to understand, he A homily must be prepared Through lives of the Gospel can take root in Catholics need to read the said. "How many times do we well with prayer and study, people's hearts and help Bible more regularly so they see some people asleep, and be delivered clearly and of justice them live holier lives, Pope can better understand the chatting or going out to briefly -- "it must not go Francis said. Mass readings, and they smoke a cigarette during the longer than 10 minutes, Lord, . But the faithful in the pews need to be patient with the homily," the pope asked please," the pope said. mtl~ me tin. imtrument ofyour peace; where there is hatred, . '. . Jet me SOlI> love,'.'i. where there is injury, p'ardon; Three REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE DUST. •• where there is doubt, faith; schools, one where the~e .' is despair, hope; where there is dar~ess,'" lii't; .~ special day and where there is sadness; jqy, r~~ - St. Francis of Assisi During the Season of Lent, the North Country Catholicwill pres­ ent a series "Lord Make Me An In­ strument of Your Peace," with reflections on Catholic social teaching from members of the diocesan Public Policy Committee and other writers. The U.S.bish­ ops offer an overview of the seven themes of Catholic social teaching at www.usccb.org, with high­ lights printed on page 4. Father Douglas Lucia will begin the series in the Feb.21 issue of the NCC with an essay on the "Life and PHOTOS, PAGE 5 Dignity of the Human Person." This will be followed by a reflec­ tion on "Call to Family, Commu­ Preparing nity and Partidpation"by for Lent CNSPHOTO /PAUL HARING Stephen Tartaglia, diocesan fam­ Pope Francis gives ashes to a woman as he celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican ily life director. 'Whatever we do for Lent, in this 2017 photo. Lenten messages from the pope as well as from Bishop LaValley are published on page 11 and 3, respectively. FULL STORY, PAGE 4 we must remember that our end goal is our focus on the Lord' FULL STORY, PAGE 7 OPERATION RICE BOWL: A way to 'encounter' the season of Lent .... pages 8-9 II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC DIOCES LIFE FEB. 14, 2018 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR'S NOTE CATHOLIC Box 326 Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 USPS 0039-3 400 Rich treasure of wisdom for Lent BISHOP TERRY R. LAVALLEY For the past couple of years, help form our people into Douglas j. Lucia, judicial Vicar, social teaching and its key President I've been proud to be part of a knowledgeable and compas- director of vocations and direc­ principles. REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN committee that's done ....-:-.-r--"""""""1

E-mail: Healing for the broken-hearted among us news@northcountry catholic.org There are many times when I help us carryon, doing all that ing of someone I know who is look over the Scripture read­ life asks of us despite the bro­ suffering as he tries to support Entered at the ings for a Sunday liturgy as I ken heart. a son who is battling cancer, Post Office: prepare my homily and a word I want to add one more thing trying to help him and his fam­ Ogdensburg, NY seems to jump right out at me. today - about Lent. Lent is the ily, while he himself is suffer­ 13669 and This happened recently on that perfect time - through the ing with a broken heart. additional mailing offices as Sunday, the responsorial psalm prayer and mortification of­ Intercession is an important Periodical Postage. response was: "Praise the Lord, for me to find jesus, to allow part of our Catholic faith. Our who heals the broken hearted." jesus to heal my broken hearts prayers matter. They make a Subscription: So, I focused on a "broken couple at the death bed of their of life, of my life. difference. God stands with us For one year: heart" as a part of my homily. young child. There is no other I am thinking of so many. as we stand with a friend in In-Diocese Rate: $27 I guess that the first thing word to describe what they There are the many broken need. Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 most people think of in this re­ were going through - it was hearts because of my sins, Having such an important gard is a broken love. It re­ heart breaking. there are the many broken purpose for Lent - something Maners for publication minds me of a big, strong I am certain you can tell me hearts because of the times I beyond our own selves - should be hockey player I met way back similar stories. I know that have failed, times when I changes the whole Lenten Pro­ addressed to when I was on the college cam­ you all know what we mean by wanted to do so many things gram for us, gives us a solid PO Box 326 pus. There in my office he was that expression, heart break­ and failed to carry through on purpose for Lent. Ogdensburg, NY 13669 in tears. His girlfriend had ing. You have certainly experi­ them. They were heart break­ I want to finish with a prayer and should be recei ved by dumped him and he was bro­ enced a broken heart yourself. ing moments in my life. There of Pope Francis: "Lent is a good Thursday prior to ken hearted. You also know that every were so many more things I time to recover the joy and publication. However, there are many time you remember that per­ could have accomplished but hope that make us feel like Paper is printed each other experiences that bring on son or that particular situation, simply failed. beloved sons and daughters of Monday; a broken heart. Personally, I you again experience a heart I want to add here a sugges­ the Father. The Father who dateline is Wednesday. can think of times when some­ break. They just don't go tion as you begin the time of waits for us in order to cast off Member, Catholic Press one in my family, someone Lent. I would like to suggest our garments of exhaustion, of Association. away. close to me was suffering or in So, how does jesus "heal the that you offer your prayers and apathy, of mistrust, and so a crisis or died. As I realized broken hearted?" jesus comes your mortification as an inter­ clothe us with the dignity POSTMASTER: all that they were going in compassion and support in cession for someone who know which only a true father or Send addresschanges to through it truly broke my that moment. jesus wants to needs your prayers. mother knows how to give North Country Catholic, heart. I tried to offer my com­ be with us as a source of life in I am thinking that this may their children, with the gar­ PO Box 326 passion but, for me, the experi­ when all seems lost in a broken well be someone you know ments born of tenderness and Ogdensburg, NY ence was heart breaking. heart. jesus wants to bring who is suffering with a broken love." 13669-0326 I have stood with a young peace and love. jesus wants to heart. Personally, I am think- NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC FEB. 14 , 2018 DIOCESAN LIFE FOLLOW ME Lent summons us to come back to the Lord In his Lenten message this year, Pope Francis in­ In his Lenten letter, Pope Francis shows how when we pray: "Lord, make me an instrument of vites us to reflect on what happens when our love we can stir such love into flame through the tra­ your peace .. " grows cold. What happens when the love ditional Lenten practices of Prayer, Alms­ Through articles in the North Country Catholic which is the core of the Gospel would giving, and Fasting. and on our Diocesan website, www.rcdony.org, grow cold in the hearts of many? Prayer invites us to greater introspec­ as well as bulletin announcements and other on­ The Holy Father offers for our reflection tion and is a means to root out self-ab­ line resources, our parish communities will have the startli ng image from Dante's Inferno sorption. the opportunity to study and reflect further of "the devil seated on a throne of ice, in Almsgiving takes this a step further by upon "Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teach­ frozen and loveless isolation." seeking to set us free from greed and ing." Here in the North Country, we are cer­ helping us to regard our neighbor as a Central to this teaching are the Life and Dignity tainly no strangers to cold and ice! We brother or sister. of the Human Person and the Call to Solidarity. are very much conscious of the dangers Finally, the Pope sees Fasting as not As the Holy Father, concludes his letter, he that these elements can bring if you and only a way to connect with those strug­ writes these words which I would like to make as I don't take them seriously. gling in the world community, but as a my own invitation to you this Lent: "If, at times, We know, too, how much, in the midst Bishop means to weaken our tendency to vio- the flame of charity seems to die in our hearts, of frigid temperatures and their hazards, Terry R. lence as we "hunger and thirst for life in know that this is never the case in the heart of the care and concern of another can make LaValley God ." God' He constantly gives us a chance to begin such a difference. This message of Pope Francis coincides loving anew. Lent summons us, and enables us, This "heart-warming" image is one we with our own Diocesan effort this Lent to to come back to the Lord wholeheartedly and in can carry with us this Lenten season, especially help Catholics better understand the Church's every aspect of our life. " since Ash Wednesday this year falls on a day Social Teaching and its Key Principles. A blessed Lent to you and your families! popularly set aside to celebrate love alive, St. Using the Prayer of St. Francis as our model, I Let us keep one another in prayer and love Valentine's Day. invite our local Church to consider what it means anew!

Funeral held Feb. 7 for Sr. Victorine Brenon, 55]

WATERTOWN - A Mass of Chris­ 1942 and made final profes­ Ogdensburg, Champlain bunal. She held that position ters including two Sisters of tian Burial for St. joseph Sis­ sion on july 1, 1947. Sister Academy in Port Henry, and until 1990. St. joseph, Sister Geraldine ter Mary Victorine Victorine celebrated St. joseph's in Dannemora. From 1990 until 2000, she and Sister Rita Marie; Anna Brenon, 94, was held her 75th year in 2017. After holding administra­ served as Pastoral Associate M. Scott, Rose Cartin, Feb . 7 at Our Lady of A graduate of Au­ tive positions in the Dioce­ at St. james Parish in Dorothy Boughton, and Mar­ the Sacred Heart gustinian Academy, san Schools, she served as Carthage. garet Tracey. Church with Bishop Carthage, she re­ major superior for her order She retired from active She is survived by two Terry R. LaVall ey ceived her Bachelor's from 1973 to 1981. ministry in 2000 and since brothers, Victor Brenon of presiding. Degree from Mary­ In 1983, Sister Victorine then has resided at the Moth­ Mid land, Texas and Robert Sister Victorine wood College in was called by the late Bishop erhouse in Watertown. Brenon of Henderson .. died Feb. 3 at the Sis­ Scranton, Pennsylva­ Stanislaus j. Brzana to be the Besides her parents, she is Onli ne condolences to her ters of St. joseph nia, and her Master's first woman to serve as sec­ predeceased by one brother, family may be posted at Motherhouse. A Degree from Platts­ retary in the Matrimonial Tri- Francis j. Brenon and six sis- www.cummingsfuneral.com. spring burial will burgh State Teachers take place in Glen­ Sr. Victorine College. She also at­ ------wood Cemetery, Brenon,SSJ tended Michigan State, She was born Regina Maria College, Wmn up with Good News! Catherine S. 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Parish ~ Find us on Facebook! ------II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LIe DIOCESAN LIFE FEB. 14, 2018 LORD, MAKE ME AN INSTRUMENT OF YOUR PEACE Catholic social teaching: seven themes During the Season of Lent, the North Country every person has a fundamental right to life and Catholic will present a series "Lord Make Me An In­ a right to those things required for human de­ strument of Your Peace," with reflections on Lord, . cency. Corresponding to these rights are duties Catholic social teaching from members of the and responsibilities--to one another, to our fami­ diocesan Public Policy Committee and other writ­ lies, and to the larger society. ers. The U.S. bishops offer an overview of the ma~ mean. instrument seven themes of Catholic social teaching at Option for the Poor and Vulnerable www.usccb.org, with highlights printed on this ofyour .peace; A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable page. Father Douglas Lucia will begin the series in members are faring. In a society marred by deep­ the Feb. 21 issue of the NCC with an essay on the where there is hatred, • '. ening divisions between rich and poor, our tradi­ Life and Dignity of the Human Person. tion recalls the story of the Last Judgment (Mt . let me SOl)7 love; , 25:31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of The Church's social teaching is a rich treasure the poor and vulnerable first. of wisdom about building a just society and liv­ ing lives of holiness amidst the challenges of where tliere' is injury, pardon; modern society. Modern Catholic social teaching The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers has been articulated through a tradition of papal. The economy must serve people, not the other conciliar, and episcopal documents. The depth • where there is doubt, faith; way around. Work is more than a way to make a and richness of this tradition can be understood living; it is a form of continuing participation in best through a direct reading of these docu­ . where the~e is despair, hope; . Gods creation. If the dignity of work is to be pro­ ments. In these brief reflections, we highlight tected, then the basic rights of workers must be several of the key themes that are at the heart of respected--the right to productive work, to de­ our Catholic social tradition. where there is d~~ess, l~t; cent and fair wages, to the organization and join­ ing of unions, to private property, and to and where there is· sadness, economic initiative. Life and Dignity of the Human Person ... - The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human per­ JOY. Solidarity son is the foundation of a moral vision for soci­ We are one human family whatever our na­ ety. This belief is the foundation of all the - St. Francis of Assisi tional, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological principles of our social teaching. In our society, differences. We are our brothers and sisters human life is under direct attack from abortion keepers, wherever they may be. Loving our and euthanasia. neighbor has global dimensions in a shrinking The value of human life is being threatened by How we organize our society -- in economics and world. At the core of the virtue of solidarity is cloning, embryonic stem cell research, and the politics, in law and policy -- directly affects the pursuit of justice and peace. Pope Paul VI use of the death penalty. The intentional target­ human dignity and the capacity of individuals to taught that if you want peace, work for justice. 1 ing of civilians in war or terrorist attacks is al­ grow in community. Marriage and the family are The Gospel calls us to be peacemakers. Our love ways wrong. Catholic teaching also calls on us to the central social institutions that must be sup­ for all our sisters and brothers demands that we work to avoid war. Nations must protect the right ported and strengthened, not undermined. We promote peace in a world surrounded by vio­ to life by finding increaSingly effective ways to believe people have a right and a duty to partici­ lence and conflict. prevent conflicts and resolve them by peaceful pate in society, seeking together the common means. We believe that every person is precious, good and well-being of all, especially the poor Care for God's Creation that people are more important than things, and and vulnerable. We show our respect for the Creator by our that the measure of every institution is whether stewardship of creation. Care for the earth is not it threatens or enhances the life and dignity of Rights and Responsibilities just an Earth Day slogan, it is a requirement of the human person. The Catholic tradition teaches that human dig­ our faith. We are called to protect people and the nity can be protected and a healthy community planet, living our faith in relationship with all of Call to Family, Community, and Participation can be achieved only if human rights are pro­ Gods creation. This environmental challenge has The person is not only sacred but also social. tected and responsibilities are met. Therefore, fundamental moral and ethical dimensions that cannot be ignored.

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Faith Leader of St. James and Trinity fifth graders Sophia Greco, Ryland Dod­ son and Alex Mather display their art projects.

PH OTOS BYC AND ACE O'N Eill Bishop Terry R. LaValley celebrated a Catholic Schools Week Mass Feb. 2 at St. Mary's Church in Canton with over 100 students from St. Mary's School in Canton, Trinity Catholic School in Massena and St. James School in Gouverneur. The bishop delivered an interactive homily as he spoke about the students being points of light and discussed the Since the Mass was celebrated on Feast of the Presentation (Candlemas) the value of patience. After the Mass, students met with their grade-level peers to introduce themselves before taking liturgy including the lighting of candles. Above, are St. Mary's third graders part in three 3D-minute sessions on Legos construction, music, art, Catholic trivia or games. The day concluded with Eleanor Bailed and Emily Quinell. a picnic on floor of St. Mary's gym.

During one of the songs in the music session, students had to give high-fives Students acted as servers, lectors, greeters and gift bearers during the Drake Desormeaux, a fifth grader to each other, and here, scratch each other's backs. Shown are Jordan Mass. Above, Sophia Tartaglia of st. Mary's reads from the scriptures. from St. James, holds his candle. DuBray and Hailey Boulais, Trinity fourth graders. II NORTH COUNTR Y CATHOLIC DIOCESAN LIFE FEB . 14 , 2018

Bishop's Schedule Environmental Stewardship

Lenten regulations 2018 Feb. 13 - 12 p.m., Mass at St. Looking for Something Mary'sCathedral Feb. 14 is Ash Wednesday, tine's Day celebrations may They must also receive Holy More This Lent than which marks the beginning be highly publicized. Communion at least once Giving Up Chocolate? of the Season of Lent. each year between the First Feb.14 -12 p.m.,Ash Wednesday At the very beginning of Lent we Abstinence Prayer and penance Sunday of Lent (Feb. 18) and Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral hear Moses telling the people: All Catholics who have The entire season of Lent Trinity Sunday (May 27). "Choose life, that you and your de­ reached their 14th birthday should be observed in a Feb.15 - 9:45 a.m., Episcopal scendants may live, by loving the are bound to abstain totally spirit of prayer and Marriage Council Meeting at the Bishop'sRes­ Lord, your God, heeding his voice from meat on the following penance. Spending extra Although other seasons idence in Ogdensburg and holding fastto Him."What days: Ash Wednesday, Fri­ time in prayer or Bible are more suitable, the cele­ might 'choosing life'mean in this days of Lent, and Good Fri­ study, attending daily Mass, bration of marriage and the Feb. 19 - Pontifical College twentieth century? day (March 30). It is voluntary sacrifice and self­ Nuptial Mass are not forbid­ First of all,as the scripture tells important to be mindful of denial, combined with den during Lent, according Josephinum Board Meeting in us, it is 'by loving the Lord, your God.' this obligation with the oc­ works of charity and service to The Code of Canon Law. Columbus, Ohio currence of St. Valentine's to others, are all excellent When liturgical rules permit, When we set time aside for prayer, we open ourselves to the experi­ Day on Ash Wednesday, as ways to obey the Lord's the Ritual Mass for the Cele­ Feb.21 - 12:00 p.m., Mass at St. well as the proximity of St. command to reform our bration of Marriage may be ence of the unfathomable Love that Patrick's Day to the Friday of lives and to prepare for the used and the nuptial bless­ Mary'sCathedral God has for us. the Fourth Week of Lent. joyful celebration of Easter. ing may be given. However, When we, in faith, recognize His Parishes are highly encour­ you should advise the love, we are much more likely to Fasting aged to offer periods of Eu­ spouses and their guests to Rest in Peace hear His voice in our everyday expe­ All Catholics between the charistic Adoration during exercise proper restraint in riences and act upon it. ages of 18 and 59 are bound the Lenten Season, as well accord with the penitential This week marks the anniversary Giving up chocolate or some also to observe the Law of as, the traditional devotions character of Lent. of the deaths of the following other treat, as we know, can be very Fast on the following days: of the Stations of the Cross clergymen who have served in the beneficial and meaningful as a spiri­ and the recitation of the Dio(ese of Ogdensburg Ash Wednesday and Good Obligation tual exercise of self-discipline that Rosary. Feb.14 - Rev.John McDonald, 1879; Friday. All Christ's faithful are can benefit us. Fasting involves limiting obliged by divine law to do Msgr. Gerald F. Kellogg, 1979; Rev. Are there other practices that I oneself to a single full meal Sacrament of Penance penance. The days set aside Charles Joseph Richard, 2007 may choose that will not only bene­ and avoiding food between Bishop LaValley encour­ for fast and abstinence in Feb.15 - Msgr.James H.Driscoll, meals. Lighter nourishment ages parishes throughout Lent are special ways of fit me but will have a ripple effect may be taken on two other the Diocese to join Pope doing penance and are an 1928 on the lives of others and the well­ occasions in the course of Francis in the "24 hours for expression of unity for all Feb. 16 - Rev. Andre Marie Garin, being of our common home, the the day. the Lord" initiative from Fri­ the Church. O.M.I., 1895; Rev.Joseph Alexander earth? It is important to be mind­ day, March 9 through Satur­ Fournier, O.M.I., 1904 One such practice, as mentioned ful of this obligation on Ash day, March 10 offering an Chrism Mass Feb. 17 - Rev. Joseph Alfred last week, is to cultivate the virtue Wednesday when St. Valen- opportunity for Eucharistic This year's Chrism Mass Hervieux, 1940; Rev.Francis B. Ruddy, of simplicity. Adoration and the Sacra­ This week'sfocus will be on con­ will be celebrated Thursday, 1976 ment of Penance. In addi­ sumerism. "Everyday life is sus­ Holy Spirit March 22 at 11 a.m. at St. Feb. 18 - Rev. Charles Guillot, M.S.C., Holy Spirit, you who make me see tion, other occasions for the Mary's Cathedral i tained by materials from earth: everyth ing and show me the way to Sacrament of Penance 1985 food, clothes, cell phones, appliance reach my ideal. You who give me the should be made available Feb.19 - Rev.Wiliiam R. Bourbeau, and even toilet paper.The U.s. has 5 Divine Gift to fo rgive the wrong that is during the Lenten Season Funerals during done to me and You who are in all 1954 %of the world'spopulation but instances af my life with me. I in thi s and the Sacred Triduum. the Sacred Triduum short dialogue thank you for On Holy Thursday, Good Feb. 20 - Rev. Lucian Leger,O.M.I., consumes about 30 %of the world everything and confi rm once more that Friday, and Holy Saturday, 1874; Rev. Daniel O'Riordan,O.M.I., resources and creates almost 30% I never want to be separated from you Easter Duty Funeral Masses may not be of the world'swaste. The more we no matter how great material desire All Catholics who have 1897 may be. I want to be with you and my celebrated. However, a Fu­ reached the age of reason consume the less is available for loved ones in your perpetual glory, neral Service consisting of others. Amen. Thank you for your love must confess their serious the Liturgy of the Word and toward me and my love ones. sins in the Sacrament of To Report Abuse Simplicity is not frugality or EM the Final Commendation penny-pinching. Rather it is afaith­ Penance at least once a year. may be held in Church. If you have a complaint of sus­ inspired way of life that wants to be Protecting God's Children pected misconduct involving dioce­ more responsible. It motivates us to san clergy, religious, employees or make consumer choices that respect The Diocese of Ogdensburg has volunteers, con tact Victims Assis­ the limitations of our planet's re­ scheduled sessions for Protecting tance Coordinator, Terrianne Yan­ sources and to make a good life God's Children for Adults. 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II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC FEB. 14, 2018 DIOCESAN LIFE AVOICE OF FAITH Mind, body and spirit: they're all connected trend so I am taking this as God's prompting to By Andrew Lauria get it together. So I'll begin my in-home work out Contributing writer on Ash Wednesday, which happens to be Valen­ tine's Day, and also the appointment to do my Ah, Lent, the time of year that we Catholics get taxes ... see what I am saying? to re-boot our New Year's resolutions, a second We all have different needs in our lives but chance on a new beginning. Yes, this time I can't Lent is the time that we figure out in what way fail because I have the entire Church behind my we need to reorient ourselves to the Lord, or in effort to run 46 miles every week and drop ten what ways we can support our minds and bodies pounds a day for the rest of the year and shred so that we can reorient ourselves. up all the credit cards I need to pay for gas in my For some the challenge may be to stop eating car. Oh yes, Lent is when I can revisit the failure sweets and to allow that temptation to bring to of my own self-improvement and relabel it under mind the temptations that jesus experienced in "Lenten penance". the desert. Is this really what a Lenten penance should be? For others, it might be to begin that daily I don't think so. A resolution is about us, mean­ Morning Prayer routine that you've struggled to ing that we are the cause and the focus of the begin for a while now. resolution. We are the subject matter that And for some, it means hitting the gym in prompts such wild flung, idealist images of our­ dening, which is my favorite way to spend the order to wake up the spirit, to once again have selves and the changes we need to make in order evening in the summer and fall. the energy to carryon the tasks that the Lord to become that person. But during March and April (This year Lent is presents to us. But the cause and focus of our Lenten penance early so I have to include February) the weather So whatever you "do" for Lent this year, re­ is jesus, the Son of God. And while both a reso­ is so unreliable that those outdoor activities that member that the end goal is our focus on the lution and a penance require us to "do something keep my mind alert and spirit lifted become very Lord and that each of our paths to Him will be as different", the reason why is itself very different. challenging, if not impossible to accomplish. It's varied as we are. So that is why I have decided to do P90X for one thing to go snowshoeing on one of the bright And if it so happens that you tried this same Lent. Yes, I'm taking on the popular and chal­ and airy january mornings but it is another to thing about month and half ago when the ball lenging home exercise program because I want muster up the strength to get the rain jacket and dropped at midnight, just make sure that He is that impeccable beach body come sun time in insulated socks and ten layers of coats to go for the one who brought the idea back to you. If so, the summer. No, there is something more essen­ a run when it is 35 degrees and raining. And I you will truly succeed: "He who began a good tial behind it than my physical appearance. get sick every year from doing that anyway. work in you will be faithful to complete it". Lent happens every year during the most So every year my spirit slowly dwindles May the Lord bless us all on our Lenten jour­ weather-challenged time for us here in the North around Lent and so does my spiritual life. Mind, neys and may each one of our paths lead us to Country. I am an avid runner and love to spend body, and spirit are all connected. the Resurrection at Easter. as much time outdoors as possible including gar- It has taken me this long in life to realize this Now, keep that hand out of that cookie jar.

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CR5 Rice Bowls helps us to encounter lent Through CRS Rice Bowl, we hear stories from our brothers and sisters in need world wide, and devote ou r l enten What is CRS' Operation Rice Bowl? prayers, fasting and gifts to change the lives of the poor. Each day of l ent, individuals are invited to use the We are ca lled to love our neighbor. But, like the scholar in the scripture passage, we may find ourselves l enten Calendar-included with every CRS Rice Bowl-to guide their lenten almsgiving. These daily almsgiving wondering, "Who is my neighbor?" This lent, CRS Rice Bowl-Catholic Relief Services' lenten faith-in-action activities-for example, give 25 cents for every faucet found in your home-help families reflect on the realities program, wi ll help us answer that question. of our brothers and sisters around the world and how they can be in solidarity during the lenten season. We are invited to reflect on how an encounter with our neighbor-as companions on life's journeys-can be How w ill you contribute to the culture of encounter this Lent? transformative. We will see how our prayers, fasting and alms can support those worldwide who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities. How are your donations used? Join nearly 14,000 faith communities in 180 dioceses around the U.S. in prayer, fasting and almsgiving this l ent. Driven by our faith, we are committed to help those in need no matter where they may li ve. In that spirit: Together, we will serve our brothers and sisters most in need around the world while forming families and faith 15 percent of your gift supports CRS' programs around the world. Some examples include: communities in global so li darity. Take action to build the cu lture of encounter as missionary disciples with • Agriculture projects help farmers improve harvests Catholic Relief Services (CRS) this l ent. • Water and sanitation projects bring clean water to communities Through prayer, we encounter Christ, present in the faces of every member of our human family, so often • Microfinance projects support sma ll businesses sti ll wa lking that long road to Calvary. • Mother and child health projects offer health and nutrition services Through fasting, we encounter our own obstacles, those things about ourselves that prevent us from loving • Edu cation projects provide resou rces and training God and neighbor. Through almsgiving, we encounter our brothers and sisters around the world, asking what we can give up so 25 percent of your donations go to hunger and poverty alleviation efforts in your that others might have life to the fullest. ~~~e~:~~~;~Z~s~~~~a~: ~~~~3~~~2di~~ets;~~~r ~~~o~;~ ~~~~O~i~e~~~:~~s ~~rt~eent. WAYS TO PARTICIPATE Encounter Lent LOOKING FOR MEATLESS MEALS TO PREPARE THIS LENT? lent is a 40-day journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, As companions on this journey, we are Fasting from meat on Fridays during Lent helps us "acquire a mastery over ou r instincts and freedom invited to reach out to our neighbors in need, no matter where they live. of heart." (CCC 2043). Fa sting is meant to free us. It helps us feel our physical hunger, and in turn, our spi ritual hunger for the infinite love found only in God. Try the recipe below and go to A Digital Lenten Retreat www.crsricebowl.orgjrecipetofind more meatless recipes. Th is l ent, CRS Rice Bowl invites you, your family and community to journey alongside the Good Samaritan, to reflect on the question: Who is my neighbor? So many of our neighbors are on the move: migrants, refugees, internally displaced perso ns, trave lers. The Good Samaritan-a traveler himself, one on the move- shows us what it means to encounter the stranger, to acco mpany one in need and become a companion on the journey. That's why CRS ha s prepared this digital retreat, juxtaposing the words of Jesus' parable with the words of Pope Franci s, connecting an ancient teaching with a present reality. Because we are all called to be Good Sama ritans, especially today, as so many of our brothers and sisters are forced from their homes, fleeing violence, economic hardship, persecution and climate injustice. Go to: www.crsricebowl.org/digital-retreat UJENI NDIWO Download the App CRS Rice Bowl App It's time to think outside the bowl w ith the CRS Rice Bowl app. Bring Lent into your life, online, VEGETABLES WITH RICE offline, anytime, anywhere. Tap into a rich spiritual experience and make the 40 days of Lent ones Makes 4-5 se rvings that will change your life-and the world. Join the conversation this Lent with new, integrated social CRS media features. Receive daily reflections on your device, set and track progre ss towards a personal ~O_'''---A ~ l enten goal, use si mple, meatless recipes to prepare and share on Fridays throughout lent and read ~ and watch stories of hope from people around the world. Ava ilable in English and Span ish in the • 2 T fair trade olive oil • , T powdered milk Google Play and App stores. • 1 onion, chopped • 5 cups of kale or spinach, Encounter Lent as a Family • 2 t curry powder thinly cut • Salt, to taste This l ent, CRS Rice Bowl invites you, and your family and community, to journey alongside the Good Samaritan. • 1 % T fresh ginger, grated Reflect on how an encounter with our neighbor can be transformative. Together, our prayers, fasting and • 3 medium tomatoes, almsg iving support migrants, refugees and others around the world who are seeking safety and opportunity. 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• Lenten Kit for YOUR Family each Sunday. • Prepare-and share- simple meat- In large pan, saute onion in oil. Add curry powder and ginger; cook for 2 • Lenten Ca lendar • Set aside 5 minutes a day with the less mea ls on Fridays. minutes. Add tomatoes. Simmer for 2 minutes, then add powdered milk. Stir • Make your own CRS Rice Bowl. reflections on Jesus' life and exa m- • Put your l enten sacrifices into your in the g reens, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve w ith rice. • Read the Story of Hope as a family pie. CRS Rice Bowl. WORLD/NATION~ I NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC FEB . 14, 2018 LET THE GAMES BEGIN Cardinal Cupich: Pope's view of faith calls for changing underlying ideas CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND (CNS) -- Pope shift in thinking in six areas. the church's understanding Francis is inviting Catholics "Our ministerial approach of marriage, Cardinal Cupich to take a more holistic ap­ should begin with the under­ said. ''There can be no better proach to their faith, and that standing that families are not teacher for the church than requires a change in underly­ problems to solve," the cardi­ the faithful who actively ing assumptions, said nal said. "Rather, they are op­ walk this path of personal Chicago Cardinal Blase j. Cu­ portunities for the church to development," he said. pich. discern, with the aid of the Pope Francis is calling for a The pope is not offering Spirit, how God is active in shift from a straight doctri­ the new approach in a vac­ our time and what God is nal approach to marriage to uum, but is basing it on calling us to do, here and an approach that combines church teaching, including now." doctrinal and pastoral atti­ documents of the Second He said Pope Francis re­ tudes, Cardinal Cupich said. Vatican Council, Cardinal Cu­ minds people that "the fam­ ''The result is not rela­ pich said in a lecture at Cam­ ily is such a privileged place tivism or an arbitrary appli­ bridge University Feb. 9. for God's self-revelation that cation of the doctrinal law, Pope Francis' apostolic ex­ nothing can stand in the way but an authentic receptivity" hortation on the family, of God's grace." to God revealing himself "in "Amoris Laetitia," makes the "If we accept that families the concrete realities of fam­ CNS PHOTO/JORGE SILVA, REUTERS case that couples and fami­ are the privileged place of ily life and to the work of the Erin Hamlin of the U.S. carries the national flag during the opening cere­ lies face challenges today God's self-revelation and ac­ Holy Spirit in the con­ mony of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics Feb. 9 in South Korea. Ham­ that are different from the tivity, then no family should sciences of the faithful." Con­ lin, of Remson, N.Y., who also makes her home in Lake Placid, is a four -time past, Cardinal Cupich said in be considered deprived of sciences are not focused Olympic luger. She took the singles bronze medal in the 2014 Sochi Winter the Von Hugel Lecture, a God's grace," Cardinal Cu­ primarily on universal rules, Olympics, the first American to medal in single luge competition. speech sponsored annually pich said. This means God is he said, but are "immersed in at the Von Hugel Institute for not just found in families the concrete situations Critical Catholic Inquiry. that meet the church's idea which give vital context to "'Amoris' is nothing short of an ideal marriage, but in our moral choices." of the Holy Father's call to ac­ marriages of other religious One of the best ways to do tion, in which he summons traditions and in couples this to the create a culture of church leaders, both lay and who have remarried. care and hospitality in clergy, to enter into a serious The church's ministers parishes communities, espe­ dialogue about how best to must shift how they interact cially for those in second minister to couples and fam­ with families and married marriages, Cardinal Cupich ilies in a way that is faithful, couples, maintaining a bal­ said. honest and creative," the car­ ance between teaching and While people who are di­ dinal said. listening, the cardinal said. vorced and civilly remarried Some of Pope Francis' "The most important con­ generally are not allowed to teachings in "Amoris Laetitia" sequence of this call to ac­ receive the sacraments, they have come under criticism companiment ought to be are still considered Catholics by Catholics who think he is greater attention to the and are encouraged to attend abandoning traditional voices of the laity, especially Mass. church teaching on marriage. on matters of marriage and The final shift in thinking But Cardinal Cupich said family life, for they live this Cardinal Cupich identified that, in calling for a change reality day to day," Cardinal involves putting mercy back in approach, Pope Francis re­ Cupich said. at the heart of the Gospel. lied on consultations with The cardinal cited the def­ "Doctrinal development is the faithful and deliberations inition of conscience in the about remaining open to the of the 2014 and 2015 Synods Vatican II document invitation to see our moral of Bishops on the family. "Gaudium et Spes" to illus­ teachings on marriage and Failure to understand that trate the shift needed to "a the family through the lens holistic approach "has led profound respect for the dis­ of God's omnipotent mercy," some critics to misinterpret cernment of married couples the cardinal said. and misunderstand and families. Their decisions In calling for these CNS PHOTOIYONHAp, EPA 'Amoris,'" the cardinal said, of conscience represent changes, Pope Francis is "re­ Park Jong-ah of the Korean unified women's ice hockey team celebrates by limiting their scope "to an God's personal guidance for trieving a way of thinking after scoring a goal during a friendly match against Sweden Feb.4 in In­ idealistic understanding of the particularities of their about church teaching and cheon, South Korea. The presence of a unified delegation and team for marriage and family." lives." practice that has its root in North and South Korea at this year's Olympic Games gives people hope for a He said an examination of Another shift is to incorpo­ our tradition," Cardinal Cu­ world dedicated to peace through dialogue and respect, Pope Francis said. the exhortation called for a rate insights of the faithful in pich said. NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC FEB. 14, 2018 WORLD/NATION CATHOLIC Lent is time to become aware of false prophets, WORLD cold hearts, pope says AT A GLANCE he wrote, are: "mesmerized Another sign of love By Carol Glatz by momentary pleasures, turned cold is the problem Catholic News Service mistaking them for true hap­ of pollution, he said, which Catholics gather to pray lawmakers will protect Dreamers piness"; enchanted by causes creation to become WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Agroup of priests, religious, young immigrants and their VATICAN ClTV (CNS) - Catholics money's illusion, "which poisoned by waste, "dis­ supporters gathered outside of the U.S. Capitol Feb. 6 to pray for the Dreamers, should use the season of only makes them slaves to carded out of carelessness whose lives are in limbo, and for the legislators who have the power to change Lent to look for signs and profit and petty interests"; or selfishness." their situation. "We've done everything else ... now we pray," said Sister Mary symptoms of being under and convinced they are au­ Polluted oceans also un­ Ellen Lacy, a Daughter of Charity, noting the many marches and protests that the spell of false prophets tonomous and "sufficient fortunately become a burial and of living with cold, self­ unto themselves, and end ground for countless victims have taken place over the past months. "It really is in God's hands at this up entrapped by loneliness!" of forced migration and "the point." The prayer service was sponsored by several Catholic organizations, in­ ish and hateful hearts, Pope Francis said. "False prophets can also heavens, which in God's cluding the Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc., the Daughters of Charity Together with "the often be 'charlatans,' who offer plan, were created to Sing of St. Vincent de Paul, the Columban Center for Advocacy and Outreach, Net­ bitter medicine of the truth," easy and immediate solu­ his praises," are slashed by work, the Sisters of Mercy, the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Pax Christi USA, the the church - as mother and tions to suffering that soon machinery that rain down DREAM Project, the Society of the Sacred Heart, the Franciscan Action Network teacher - offers people "the prove utterly useless," he instruments of death, he and the Ignatian Solidarity Network. Members of many of those organizations soothing remedy of prayer, wrote. People can be trapped wrote. were on Capitol Hill as a part of the final day of the Feb. 3-6 Catholic Social Min­ almsgiving and fasting," the by the allure of drugs, "dis­ The remedy for these ills posable relationships," easy, can be strengthened during istry Gathering in Washington. pope said in his message for Lent, which begins Feb. 14 but dishonest gains as well Lent with prayer, almsgiving for Latin-rite Catholics. as "virtual," but ultimately and fasting, he wrote. Social ministry group told of poor conditions on reservations The pope also invited all meaningless relationships, Praying more enables "our WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Life on American Indian reservations is bad and shows non-Catholics who are dis­ he wrote. hearts to root out our secret few signs of getting better anytime soon, according to two speakers Feb. 4 at turbed by the increasing in­ ''These swindlers, in ped­ lies and forms of self-decep­ the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington. "Today, Indians are the justice, inertia and dling things that have no tion, and then to find the poorest of all American ethnic groups," said Father Michael Carson, a Choctaw indifference in the world, to real value, rob people of all consolation God offers," he Indian who is assistant director of Native American affairs for the U.S. bishops' "join us then in raising our that is most precious: dig­ said in his message. plea to God in fasting and in nity, freedom and the ability "Almsgiving sets us free Secretariat for Cultural Diversity in the Church. "The suicide rate is 27 times the to love," the message said. from greed and helps us to national average." "Nowhere is this better illustrated better than the Pine offering whatever you can to our brothers and sisters in The pope asked people to regard our neighbor as a Ridge Reservation in South Dakota," Father Carson added. "Unemployment, need." examine their heart to see "if brother or sister," it said. substandard housing, drug and alcohol addiction, rape, child abuse. The list The pope's Lenten mes­ we are falling prey to the lies Urging people to make seems endless," he said. "Why is this happening? What can be done about it?" sage, released by the Vatican of these false prophets" and charitable giving and assis­ The history of the maltreatment of Indians date back to the earliest colonizers Feb. 6, looked at Jesus' to learn to look at things tance a genuine part of their from Western Europe. Rich May, a Houston-based national lecturer on issues apocalyptic discourse to the more closely, "beneath the everyday life , he asked that facing American Indians, recommended that to remove obstacles to economic disciples on the Mount of surface," and recognize that people look at every request Olives, warning them of the what comes from God is Iife­ for help as a request from growth on reservations, "Indians must be allowed to develop their natural re­ giving and leaves "a good God himself. Look at alms­ sources in ways that respect their own views of the environment, and to use many signs and calamities that will signal the end of and lasting mark on our giving as being part of God's land as collateral to start their own businesses." time and the coming of the hearts." generous and providential son of man. Christians also need to plan, and helping his chil­ FEMA shift opens door to disaster funds for religious groups Titled, "Because of the in­ look for any signs that their dren in need. TRENTON, N.J . (CNS) -- Superstorm Sandy-weary diocesan and parish officials crease of evildoing, the love love for God and others has Finally, "fasting weakens lauded a Federal Emergency Management Agency policy change announced of many will grow cold" (Mt. started to dim or grow cold, our tendency to violence; it earlier this year that reverses a prior exclusion for religious organizations and 24:12), the papal message the pope said. disarms us and becomes an Greed for money is a important opportunity for houses of worship from applying for federal aid to recover from natural disas­ echoes Jesus' caution against the external enemies major red flag, he wrote, be­ growth," he said, while also ters. "This change in eligibility for FEMA public assistance to religious organiza­ cause it is the "root of all letting people feel what it tions is monumental," said Joe Cahill, director of the Diocese ofTrenton's of false prophets and deceit, and the internal dangers of evil" and soon leads to a re­ must be like for those who Department of Risk Management. Cahill's comments came before the Feb.9 selfishness, greed and a lack jection of God and his peace. struggle to survive. passage of the Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act by Congress of love. "All this leads to violence It also "expresses our own as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act. The bill, signed into law by President Don­ Today's false prophets, the against anyone we think is a spiritual hunger and thirst ald Trump, codifies this change in FEMA policy. The fairness provision directs pope wrote, "can appear as threat to our own 'certain­ for life in God. Fasting wakes FEMA to make disaster relief assistance available to houses of worship "on the 'snake charmers,' who ma­ ties': the unborn child, the us up. It makes us more at­ same terms as other nonprofit entities," said a statement released the same nipulate human emotions in elderly and infirm, the mi­ tentive to God and our grant, the foreigner among neighbor," he wrote, and "re­ day by the U.s. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which had urged its passage. order to enslave others and lead them where they would us, or our neighbor who vives our desire to obey have them go." does not live up to our ex­ God, who alone is capable of So many of God's children, pectations," the pope wrote. satisfying our hunger." II NORTH COUNTRY C A THOLIC COMMENTARY FEB.14,2018 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Pilgrimage of penance, good works, prayer The season of Lent began penance for the horrible stroy all other living crea­ ists fill in more details. this past Wednesday. Most crimes by "unhinged" indi­ tures. After forty days, that FEB. 18 jesus experienced the Christians recog­ viduals against their ark must have been a rather same temptations the devil nize it as a day for brothers and sisters smelly place I First Sunday of Lent uses on all humans - the penance and re­ everywhere. As Noah stepped out of READINGS temptations to comfort and flecting on how we We need espe­ the ark, he breathed new Genesis 9:8-15 sensual appetites, the temp­ stand before God. cially to safeguard freshness from a world 1 Peter 3:18-22 tations to abuse whatever Yes, and every year our own freedom of washed clean by water. Mark 1:12-15 power we have, the tempta­ we hope to rise conscience in the Lent can help wash our tions to pride and posses­ again from the public square. world clean as we go from sions. As jesus went into ashes of our sins Our first reading the ashes of violence and newal of the promises we the desert, so we should and failures "to cre­ is about God's terri­ war, the murder of innocent keep making to God - and daily seek out a quiet space ate ourselves ble anger with the children both in and out of then forgetting them. for reflection and renewal, anew". Every year human race - all ex­ their mothers' wombs, and Lent brings to us a greater for refreshing talks with we take a journey, a cept Noah and his the greed that has brought appreciation for the Passion jesus, inviting our family pilgrimage through Whitmore family. such economic misery to and Death of jesus as He members and neighbors to penance, self-disci­ Because of this both the gUilty and the in­ made for all of us a New join us. pline, prayer, and, just man and his nocent. Covenant in His blood. Remember the words of hopefully, an abundance of family, God instructed him This Lent may we seek The Gospel gives Mark's jesus as he began his public good works. to build an ark so that he through God's grace to rid abbreviated story of Christ's ministry: 'This is the time of We need to make repara­ could escape the avenging ourselves of laziness and temptation in the desert by fulfillment. Repent and be­ tion through our Lenten flood-waters that would de- blindness and come to a re- Satan. The other evangel- lieve in the Gospel".

RESPECT LIFE Thanks, but no thanks, Governor Cuomo age was ripped open by the battered or coerced into ings. About half of the ba­ rights. I abhor the economic By Kathleen M. Gallagher legislature and broken apart abortion, and even remove bies destroyed in abortion marginalization of women NCC columnist into individual bills. protections for babies who are female. I wonder why and the disproportionate are mistakenly born alive the Governor doesn't object way that women and chil­ Governor's abortion­ during an abortion. to snuffing out the dren fall into poverty. I have In 2013 Governor Andrew Taken together, lives of these future rallied against human traf­ Cuomo tried to give New expanding budget: these changes feminists. ficking and advocated for York women a present. He would make abor­ In some countries, expanded maternity leave called it the "Women's Equal­ not good for women tion less safe and baby girls are deliber­ and child care. ity Act," a lO-point plan of or children less rare. ately targeted for But I will not stand silent policies for women that in­ How is that good abortion because sons in the face of a misguided cluded protections against Nine of them passed and for women? Does are a more valued and extreme abortion salary inequities, sexual ha­ were signed into law. The the Governor really asset. How can abor­ agenda that will invite more rassment, discrimination, tenth bill, the dangerous ex­ think we need more tion be celebrated as late-term abortionists into and domestic violence. pansion of abortion, was left abortion in our Kathleen essential to female our state and undermine the But for two long years all untouched by the State Sen­ state? And why do Gallagher empowerment when it health and dignity of of those improvements for ate, like an unwanted gift the so-called leads to such horrible women and children. Basic women were held hostage under the tree. "women's groups" degradation of our human rights have to be to the real prize: an expan­ This year the Governor is think this is own gender? protected for everyone. Fe­ sion of our state's already trying to re-gift the same progress? And what of the thou­ male liberation and fetal Iib­ liberal abortion laws. The unwelcome present. Now it's History tells us that sands of women who suffer eration are ultimately one rest was all just packaging, included in a bigger and women were once treated as the pain and devastation and the same cause. We a cynical camouflage to en­ better bundle of advances non-persons - we were that abortion can bring? Is must love them both! sure the passage of an abor­ for women, and it's all voiceless, vote-less and there anything in that bag of tion agenda. wrapped up in his proposed powerless, oppressed by the women's goodies for them? Because this has been la­ In the end, though, the state budget. But when you strong and the powerful. Something to give them a beled a "budget" issue, the ploy didn't work. The pack- peel off the paper, it's the Treating unborn infants as voice, ease their suffering, fate of this legislation same radical abortion voiceless, vote-less, and end their nightmares? Nope, (S.7511 / A.9511) will likely scheme. powerless just passes the just more abortion. be decided by the state's fis­ Follow Pope Francis on The Governor's bill would oppression on down. I stand in solidarity with cal deadline of April 1. Con­ Twitter! remove all limits on late­ Women will never achieve the Governor on a broad tact your lawmakers and www.twitter.com/Pontifex term abortion, empower genuine equality if it's de­ range of women's issues. I voice your opposition to non-doctors to perform pendent upon the maltreat­ deplore the way our sexist late-term abortion expan­ abortions, eliminate de­ ment and persecution of culture objectifies women sion today. Take action at W#Pontifex fenses for women who are another class of human be- and denies basic human www.NYSCatholic.org. II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LIe FEB. 14, 2018 ENTERTAINMENT AT THE MOVIES THE 15: 17 TO PARIS i1y armed jihadist bent on a eavesdropping on them par­ By John Mulderig shooting spree among the ticularly rewarding. Catholic News Service captive passengers. In They talk sports, trade quelling the assailant, Skar­ gentle insults and, once em­ The good news about the latos and Stone are able to barked on their European drama ''The 15: 1 7 to Paris" rely on the training they re­ vacation, debate whether to (Warner Bros.), as well as the ceived, respectively, in the include Paris in their itiner­ real-life events on which it's Oregon National Guard and ary. Edge-of-your-seat mate­ based, is that, given the the u.S. Air Force. rial this is not. right circumstances and mo­ Stone also uses his knowl­ Still, faith and prayer are tivations, ordinary people edge of first aid to keep a shown to be an important can achieve great things. grievously wounded fellow part of Stone's life. Twice we The bad news is that, traveler alive as the train see him kneeling at his bed­ when they are not doing so, races to the nearest station. side reciting the "Peace such everyday folks tend to The portion of the movie Prayer" often attributed to lead lives that are not of devoted to these headline­ St. Francis of Assisi. much interest to moviego­ grabbing incidents is taut And self-sacrificing hero­ ers. and compelling. But, in ism is obviously an integral Thus, the uneven nature adapting the three friends' element in the makeup of of director Clint Eastwood's book about their exploit and all three pals. film recounting the circum­ their lives before it, written More honorable than en­ CNS PHOTO/COURTESY WARNER BROS. stances that led up to the with Jeffrey E. Stern, screen­ tertaining, ''The 15: 1 7 to Spencer Stone portrays himself in the movie "15:17 to Paris." While on a thwarting, in August 2015, writer Dorothy Blyskal fails Paris" reaches an exciting backpacking trip in 2015 through Europe, Stone's Paris-bound train was at­ of a terrorist attack and po­ to evoke much interest in destination. But, in this case tacked by a terrorist and he and two other childhood friends, Anthony tential massacre on the train the lads' humdrum child­ at least, getting there turns Sadler and Alek Skarlatos, were able to subdue him, saving the lives of the of the title. hoods and fitful careers. out to be a good deal less more than 500 passengers on board the train. Traveling from Amster­ As kids, they have minor than half the fun. dam to the French capital as skirmishes with their easily The film contains gunplay milder oaths as well as nu­ The Motion Picture Asso­ tourists, a trio of Americans provoked teachers. 0 and nonlethal violence, a se­ merous crude and crass ciation of America rating is -- Anthony Sadler, Alek Skar­ nce grown, they chat quence involving gory terms. PG-13 -- parents strongly latos and Spencer Stone, about the ups and downs of wounds, a bit of sexual The Catholic News Service cautioned. Some material who all portray themselves - their professional lives in a humor, a couple of uses of classification is A-III -­ may be inappropriate for - courageously stop a heav- way that doesn't make profanity and a pair of adults. children under 13 .

ALSO PLAYING ... PETER RABBIT GO GREEN! CNS PHOTO/SONY PICTURES lIeceive Ih e NIX in yonr e-III,lil every Peter Rabbit, voiced by James Corden,appears in the ani­ Monday where ever yon arc inlhe world . mated movie "Peter Rabbit." The anthropomorphic char­ E-mai l [email protected] acters in Beatrix Potter's beloved children's books are 'lkOioceteof~ showcased but also transformed in this manic comedy, a 10 sign lip loday. NORTH COUNTRY mix of live action and CGI animation directed and co-writ­ ten by Will Gluck. The eponymous bunny, here a fast-talk­ CATHOLIC ing juvenile delinquent, a hipster dude with a nasty murderous streak, is elated when the mean gardener is on (Sam Neill) next door kicks the bucket, allowing him and his furry friends access to his vegetables and cottage. FACEBOOK When the deceased's grandnephew (Domhnall Gleeson) moves in and falls for his comely neighbor (Rose Byrne), the rabbits once more declare war. The film does impart some of the lessons of Potter's books, including the im­ portance offamily, honesty and forgiveness. But Gluck and script collaborator Ron Lieber cannot resist the iII­ mil mannered behavior, low-brow jokes, and noisy eruptions • Find Us that seem to be staples in children's films today, setting a discordant tone contrary to Potter's elegant style. The • Like Us Catholic News Service classification is A-II-- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America • Follow Us rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some mate­ rial may not be suitable for children. C7 Like II NOR TH e 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LI e AROUND THE DIOCESE FEB . 14 , 2018

ADIRONDACK ing a panel discussion on addiction and Time: 9:30 a.m .to 10:30 recovery. Place: Holy Family Church RUMMAGE SALE Date: March 4 Lake Placid - St. Agnes School is hold­ Time: 2 p.m. to 4 EUCHARISTIC PRAYER GROUP ing its annual Rummage Sale Place: First Presbyterian Church Watertown - Our Mother of the Eu­ Date: March 10 Features: Panelists Dr. Charles Moehs, charist Prayer Group to meet the 2nd Time: 9 a.m. to 2 Rev.Toby Schilling, Rev.Jeffrey E. Smith, Thursday of every month. Place: St. Agnes School and Genie Weaver will offer sources of Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 Features: Donations accepted. They courage and strength leading to a suc­ Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall, St. Anthony 's may be dropped off at school. cessful recovery from addiction . Free. Contact call 518-523-3771 for more Open to public. Refreshments SECULAR FRANCISCANS information. Contact: Sisters of StJoseph, 315-782- Watertown -The StJoseph Cupertino CLINTON 3460; Alliance, 315-788-4660 fraternity of the Secular Franciscans will have their monthly meeting. SPAGHETTI DINNER BEREAVEMENT GROUP Date: last Sunday of the month Peru - Knights of Columbus Council Watertown - Agathering for those who Time: 1:30 p.m. 7273 will be having a spaghetti dinner. have lost a loved one is set Place: Holy Family Pari sh Date: Feb. 17 The North County Catholic welcomes contributions to "Around the Diocese': Date: Feb. 26 Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Parishioners are invited tose nd information about activities to: Time: 7p.m . WEEKLY ADORATION Place: St. Augustine's Parish Center North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, Place: SSJ Motherhouse Sackets Harbor - St. Andrew's has Cost: Adults, $7.50; kids, 6-12, $2.50; Ogdensburg, NY13 669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; scheduled exposition and Adoration of under 5, Free; Take-outs available. e-mail news@northcount rycatholi c.org. WISDOM COURSE the Blessed Sacrament on every Friday. Items must be received in the NCC office bythe Thursdaybefore publication. Evans Mills - St. Mary's Parish will be Time:5 p.m .t06 LAKESIDERS FISHERS CLUB presenting Jeff Cabin's latest DVD Bible Plattsburgh - The Fishers Club, a dis­ Place: StJoseph's Church Parish Hall SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER Course, Wisdom . CURSILLO MEETINGS cernment program for men (juniors in Cost: Adults, $7; Children 6- 12, $3; Plattsburgh - The Sacred Heart Frater Date: beginning March 7, four sessions Carthage - The Jefferson/lewis Cursillo high school and older) open to the possi­ under 5, Free nity Secular Franciscan Order meets the Time: 6:30 p.m. holds its monthly meeting on the third ble vocation to the priesthood, to meet second Sunday ofthe each month. Place: St. Mary's Parish Center Tuesday of eve ry month. Dates: Feb. 18; March 4 & 25; April 8 & CHICKEN DINNER Time: 2 p.m. Cost: Workbook is $20 Time:6p.m .t08 22; May 6. Lyon Mountain - Baked Chicken Din­ Place: St.john's Holy Family Chapel. Features: Covers Proverbs, Wi sdom, Ec­ Place: Community Room of StJames Time: 3 p.m. ner to be held. c
esiastes ' and Sirach. The course mi xed Features: For Cursillistas and all those Place: St. Peter's FRANKLIN Date: Feb. 17 formal learning with practical applica­ interested in deepening a personal rela­ Features: discussion, evening prayer Time: 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m . SOU PER SUNDAY tion. Each 90-minute session will in­ tion ship with Jesus Christ. and dinner. Place: lyon Mountain American legion Fort Covington - Souper Sunday to be clude Cavins ' 25-minute presentation Contact: Anne Seegebarth Contact: Fr. Howard Venette pastor.st­ Cost: Adults, $1 0; Children 5- 12, $5; held to benefit parish . plus discussion of the week's homework. [email protected], 315-783-4596 [email protected] /315-369-3554 under 5, Free;Take-outs available. Date: Feb. 18 Students will explore historical and theo­ logical dimensions of the topic through HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS LENTEN RETREAT Time: Noon to 2 p.m. SETON GALA Place: St. Mary's Parish Center readings in the Old and New Testaments Watertown - Holy Hour for Vocations Plattsburgh - The Faith Communities Plattsburgh - Seton Gala with the Cost: Adults, $6 ($7 Canadian ), kids 5- and the catechism.The final four sessions to be held every Tuesday. of Our lady of Victory, Stjohn'sand St. theme of Saturday Night Fever is set 12, $3 ($4 Canadian); under 5, free will be presented in the fall. The course is Time: 3 p.m.to 6 Peter's will be having a lenten Retreat. Date: April 14 Features: Homemade cabbage roll, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Coun ­ Place: St. Anthony's Church Schedule: March 4th at Our lady of Place: Westside Ballroom chicken noodle soup and chili. 50/50 Raf­ ci17471. Victory; March 5th at Stjohn'sChurch; LEWIS Features:Time to pull out the disco fle and Gift Basket raffle. coloring activi­ Contact: Registration is requested March 6th at St. Peter'sChurch. balls and polyester suits for a fabulous ties for the kid s. (315-629-4678) by March 1. KOFCBRUNCH Time: 7 p.m . night of dancing and 70's music to sup­ Lyons Falls - The Fath er Pascal Rys, Speaker: Sheri Wohlfert, author of In­ port our Catholic Schools HEARTS ON FIRE SPAGHETTI DINNER OFM Conv. Council of the Knights of tentional Disciples will be the retreat di­ Malone - Hearts on Fire to be held the Evans Mills - Spaghetti and meatball Columbus is holding a brunch rector. She is an acclaimed speaker, LENTEN ADORATION first Friday of the month . dinner to be held to benefit the Indian Date: Feb. 18 author and educator Plattsburgh - St. Peter's Church will Schedule: 7 p.m ., Praise & Worship River Knights of Columbu s. Time: 8 a.m. to noon Features: Sheri guides participants in offer Adoration ofThe Blessed Sacra­ Holy Hour; 8 p.m., Bonfire,snacks Date: March 3 Place: St.john's Church Hall a simple, practical and often humorous ment during lent on Monday'sand Tues­ Place: Notre Dame Church Time: 4 p.m. to 7:30 Menu: pancakes, maple syrup, eggs journey designed to help us grow day's. Place: St. Mary's Parish Center sausage, bacon, fruit, muffin s, beverages stronger in our relationship with God Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m . FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION Prices: Adults, $8; children, ages5- 12, and with one another. Place: Chapel of St. Andre Bessette. St. Regis Falls - First Saturday Devo LlFERIGHT MEETING $5; under five, free. Contact: If you have any questions, Features: Ends with Benediction at 7 tion and Holy Hour to be held Watertown - Liferight meets the first please call: OlV at 518-531-1842, St. p.m. on Tuesday of Holy Week. Time: after 4:30 p.m. anticipated Mass Wednesday of the month . EUCHARISTIC ADORATION John'sChurch at 518-563-0730 or St. Place: St. Ann'sChurch Time: 1 p.m. Lowville - Aone hour of Exposition, the Peter'sChurch at 518-563- 1692. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Place: 870 Arsenal Street. Divine Mercy Chaplet, Silent Adoration, Plattsburgh - Eucharistic Adoration is JEFFERSON Features: pro-life videos, books and and Benediction has been planned PANCAKE BREAKFAST held throughout the year every Wednes ADDICTION RECOVERY educational materials for borrowing Date: Feb. 15 Treadwell Mills - The Kof Cw ill hold day, Thursday, and Friday. Watertown - The Sisters ofStJoseph Time: 4 p.m. to 5 an all you can eat Pancake Breakfast. Place: Stjohn's "Holy Family" Adora Social Justice Committee, the Faith Com­ HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS Place: st. Peter's Church Date: March 4, April 22 tion Chapel, downstairs munity Nurses, and the Jefferson County Watertown - Holy Hour for vocations Time: 8 a.m .to 12:30 p.m. Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m . Alliance for Better Communities is host- Date: Monday-Friday CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NEVVS FEB. 14 2018 ______~ ______~ ______OBITUARIES ... ' I.., ~ The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Alexandria Bay - Pauline (Schmitt) 9,2018 at st. Mary's of the Fort; burial in Mass of Christian Burial Feb. 10, 2018 at ~ ~. HI Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. Tidd, 96: Memorial service5 in Spring at the Old st. Mary'sCemetery. Church of the Visitation; burial in Visita ­ st. Cyril 'sChurch. tion Cemetery. ,,~~~~ The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Lowville - JillAnne M.(Brodie) Bush,47; ,. I 1-'1;0 Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director Altona - Priscilla T. (Lovejoy) Jubert, 85; Mass of Christian Burial Feb.5, 2018 at st. Norwood - Anna (Brothers) Willard, 62; 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 _ (315) 393-2920; lax 1-866-314-7296 Mass of Christian Burial Feb. 9,2018 at Peter'sChurch. Funeral Services Feb.ll,2018 at Buck [email protected] Holy Ange lsChurch . Funeral Home; burial in Hale Cemetery. Lowville - Mary Eleanor (White) Altona - Donald N. Pelkey, 82; Mass of Dunckel, 74; Mass of Christian Burial Feb. Christian Burial FebJ,2018 at Holy An­ 9,2018 at st. Peter'sChurch; burial in North Bangor - Ambrose G.snyder, 91; Lenten sacrifices gels Church; burial in st. Louis of France Lowville Rural Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial Feb. 12, 2018 at Cemetery, Sciota. st. Augustine'sChurch; burial in st. Massena - Patrick J. Murphy, 55; Funeral Joseph'sCemetery , Bombay. Brushton - Sa lly M (Nicklaw) Prue, 89; Services Feb.8, 2018 at Philips Memoria l and reflection Mass of Christian Burial Feb. 9,2018 at st. Home; burial in st. Lawrence Cemetery, Ogdensburg - Wayne G. Pray, 67; Mass Mary'sChurch; burial in parish cemetery. Louisville. of Christian Burial Feb. 5, 2018 at st. As Lent approaches, take the time to spend some quiet Mary's Cathedral; burial in Lisbon Ceme­ moments reflecting on Christ's tremendous sacrifice of love Canton - Elaine D. Ormsbee Kalal, 76; Mooers Forks - T. Lucile (Perry) Willette, tery. for us. Imagine, a love so complete, so unselfish, so unspar­ ing, that He willingly gave His life, so that you and I might Funeral Services Feb. 7, 2018 at the 91; Mass of Christian Burial Feb. 5, 2018 know the promise of eternal salvation. Lawrence Funeral Home; burial in Hill­ at st. Ann's Church; burial in Whispering Plattsburgh - Anita (LaRose) Reynolds, "To sacrifice ... to share ... to serve others" ... This com­ crest Cemetery, Heuvelton. Maples Mausoleum, Ellenburg. 87; Mass of Christian Burial Feb.l0,2018 mitment is at the very heart of our Catholic faith, and at st. Peter's Church; burial in Whispering within the heart of every missionary disciple. Carthage - Bette A. Shampine, 77; Mass Morrisonville - Robert A. Rock, 89; Maples Memorial Gardens. It is in serving others that we discover the best within of Christian Burial Feb. 10, 2018 at Au­ Mass of Christian Burial Feb.5, 2018 at St. ourselves, and we feel closest to God. During Lent, more gustinian Academy; burial in StJames Alexander'SChurch; burial in parish Ticonderoga - Stephanie J. (Gowett) than any time all year, we are challenged to "give up" our Cemetery. cemetery. Towne, 64; Mass of Christian Burial Feb. 9, hearts to God; to do something more and hear the cries of 2018 at st. Mary's Church. those others who are in need. Clayton - Kenneth C. Luce,72; Funeral New Bremen - Anna Margaret Tabolt, "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?" The Services Feb.l0, 2018 at T.R.Jetty Funeral 82; Mass of Christian Burial in Spring at Watertown - Sharon R. (Finley)Gibbs, familiar cry of Jesus on the Cross. In our own lives, we may Home. St. Peter's Oratory; burial in st. Peter's 74; Funeral Services Feb.5, 2018 at the also sometimes feel abandoned. As we cope with the seri­ ous illness of someone close to us. As we face economic Cemetery. Lundy Funeral Home; burial in Brookside challenges, the loss of a job. As we worry for our children or Fort Covington - JoAnn J. (Robinson) Cemetery. mourn the death of someone dear. Lauzon, 83; Mass of Christian Burial Feb. Norfolk - Rita A. (Tellier) Robert, 86; Yet, in the midst of our darkness, we remember that God did not abandon His beloved Son. The suffering of Good Friday transformed into the hope of the Resurrection. God does not abandon us. Acts of love, courage are signs of Please consider a Lenten donation for the Missions today. Lent is a very serious season for some very serious action by all Christians. God's grace in U.S., Trump says As you know, the Society for the Propagation of the Faith is one of the four Pontifical Mission Societies which are the WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Acts of love, two and three jobs to give "Much work will always re­ Holy Father's principal support system for the Missions of courage and sacrifice by first their children a better, a main. But we will never rest the Catholic Church. responders, parents and chil­ much more prosperous and until that job is completely This showcases the direct propagation of our Faith to the dren alike are hallmarks of a happier life" as signs of in­ done," the president said. poor and neediest. The time is now and we urgently need country that is rooted in spiration. "Through love, courage your prayers and your help. prayer and deep faith in God, "American heroes reveal and sacrifice, we glimpse the Through your generous and selfless support of the Pontif­ President Donald Trump told God's calling," he said. grace of almighty God," the ical Mission Societies, you make a lasting difference, in the the National Prayer Breakfast "All we have to do is open president added. "So through lives of those most desperate among us. Your hands and Feb. 8. our eyes and look around us that grace, let us resolve our­ heart give medicine to the sick, food to the hungry and faith The president held up as and we can see God's hand in selves to ask for an extra to the hurting. "American heroes" people the courage of our fellow cit­ measure of strength and de­ The certain knowledge of God's love and eternal life to from many walks of life who izens. We see the work of votion and seek a more just those who are lost and without hope! From Africa to Asia, strive to help others as part God's love in the power of and peaceful world where from Oceania to Latin America, your gifts support the mis­ of their daily routines and in souls," he said. every child can grow up sion Church, and directly serve the hungry, the abandoned, emergencies. He said they Such actions are powered without violence, worship the poor, the forgotten. are signs of God's grace dur­ by prayer, he said. without fear and reach their "Give it up for Lent," they say. Yes, and give it to God by ing a 14-minute speech. Trump also revisited a God-given potential. way of His most needy. In particular, Trump cited theme of earlier speeches: "We can all be heroes to Such charity, such goodness, literally goes to the ends of American servicemen and the effort to push out Islamic everybody and they can be the earth. May the Lord bless you and your loved ones with servicewomen around the State militants in Iraq and heroes to us. As long as we a beautiful Easter Season. world "defending our great Syria. He said the militants open our eyes to God's grace American flag," police offi­ had tortured Christians, Jews and open our hearts to God's Please remember"The Society for the Propagation ofthe Faith" cers "who sacrifice for their and even fellow Muslims in love, then America will al­ when writing or changing your Will. communities," teachers who the territories they occupied, ways be the land of the free, "work tirelessly" for their stu­ but that they had been al­ home of the brave and the www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice dents and parents who "work most totally overrun. light for all nations." II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 L r C AROUND THE DIOCESE FEB . 14, 2018 Around CATHOLIC SCHOOL KIDS MAKING MUSIC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 14 and April 28 LEWIS Features: brunch, discussion, and prayer with Fathers Douglas Lucia and DIVINE MERCY Bryan Stitt. Houseville - Divine Mercy Devotions for Contact: Fr. Doug Lucia dlucia@rc­ the month of March will be held dony.org/3 15- 348-4466 Date: March 4 Time: 3 p.m. FISH AND SHRIMP FRY Place: St. Hedwig's Church Gouverneur - Fish & Shrimp Fry to be Features: Vespers, Exposition of the held every Friday during Lent. Blessed Sacrament, the Divine Mercy Date: Feb. 16 to March 30 Chaplet and Benediction. Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 Contact: Call 315-348-6260 Place: st. James School Cost: Adults, $10; Children 12 and LENTEN ADORATION under, $5; under 5 Free Lowville - AFirst Friday Lenten Eu­ Contact: Take-outs available, call for charistic Adoration is set faster service, deliveries 315-287-0130. Date: March 2 Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 ClM LENTEN PRAYER Place: st. Peter's Church Ogdensburg - ALenten adoration or Features: morning prayer, Mass, and prayer and reflection for commissioned Eucharistic Adoration to pray for voca­ lay ministers in st. Lawrence, Franklin PHOTO BY CANDACE O'N Eill tions and world peace. and Adirondack deaneries is set Marianne Augenstein, 6th grade teacher at St. Mary's School in Canton, led the music session for the students from Date: Feb. 24 St. Mary's, St. James in Gouverneur and Trinity Catholic in Massena who spent Friday of Catholic Schools Week to­ EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Time: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 followed by 4 gether in Canton. The students, from grades three to six, also participated in a Mass celebrated by Bishop LaValley, took part in a variety of workshops and shared a picnic lunch in St. Mary's School gym. Lowville - st. Peter's is sponsoring p.m. Anticipated Mass. Lenten gatherings of prayer Place: st. Mary's Cathedral Brzana Hall ST. RAPHAEl'S FOOD PANTRY Light refreshments provided. after-abortion healing retreat is set Dates: Thursdays,Feb. 22, March 15 Features: Deacon William O'Brien will Heuvelton - st. Raphael's Food Pantry Contact: Registration or further infor­ Date: June 1-3 and 22 address the theme: Behold Thy Mother. A will be open every Friday. mation is available through the tribunal Place: Guggenheim Lodge Time: 4 p.m. to 5. snack will be included. There is no charge Time: 9 a.m. to 11 office at 315-605-1087. Features: Father Mark Reilly will serve Place: st. Peter's Church for this event. Place: Parish Center as the retreat chaplain. Confidential reg­ Features: One hour of Exposition, the Contact: Register with Jeannie Grizzuto YOUTH LENTEN RETREAT istration forms are located at the Re­ DIOCESAN EVENTS Divine Mercy Chaplet, Silent Adoration, at [email protected] or calling ALenten retreat in two sites has been spect Life web page: and Benediction. 315-393-2920, Ext. 1413. RITE OF ElEUiON planned for grades 6- 12. www.rcdony.org/prolife. Ogdensburg - Rite of Election to be Schedule: March 10 in Lowville from MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION held. 10:30 a.m. to 5 or March 11 in Saranac CAMP GUGGENHEIM Lowville - Middle School Youth Group Massena - Friday Devotions are set fea­ Date: Feb. 25 Lake from 9:30 a.m. to 4 Registration for Camp Guggenheim is to meet. turing Exposition of the Blessed Sacra­ Time: 2:30 p.m. Features: Free. Pre-registration and a open .Weeks 1-5 are open to ages 12-15, Date: third Wednesday of each month ment and Holy Hour for Vocations. Place: st. Mary's Cathedral bagged lunch are required. The day will and Week 6 is open to 16-18 year-olds. Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: First Friday of every month Contact: Shayne Lippincott e-mail: include fellowship, prayer, workshops, Contact: Register at Place: st. Peter's Church Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 [email protected] ; 31 5-782-3620. Contact: Register at www.rcdony.org/camp Place: st. Mary's Church. www.rcdony.org/lentenretreat. IMPAU NIGHTS ANNULMENT WORKSHOPS YOUTH RALLY Lowville -IMPACT (High school youth SPIRITUAL BOOK ClUB The Matrimonial Tribunal of the Diocese MARRIAGE WORKSHOP Canton - The annual diocesan Youth group) nights are the first and third Sun­ Massena -The Massena Catholic Com­ of Ogdensburg is sponsoring informa­ Massena - The Department of Family Rally to be held for grades 6-12. days of the Month. munity Book Club meets once a month tional workshops on annulments. Life in conjunction with the Offices of Date: April 28 Time: 6 p.m . to 8 Date:Third Thursday of each month Schedule: Vocations and Evangelization, will pres­ Place: st. Mary's Place: st. Peter's Church Time:7 p.m. • March 27, st. Mary's School, Canton, ent an all-day Life and Family Confer­ Cost: $25 (Includes lunch and a guar­ Features: For all high school students. Place: Sacred Heart Rectory from 7 p.m. to 8:30 ence and workshop entitled Marriage: anteed t-shirt) for those registered by Features: Copies of book are often SlLAWRENCE • April 9, st. Patrick's Parish Center, Port God Calls, We Respond. March 15. $30 (Includes lunch.T -shirt available on Kindle through our parish's Henry, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 Date: April 14 while supplies last) for those registered MIDLANDERS FISHERS ClUB Formed.org subscription • April 16, Holy Ghost Parish Center, Tup­ Place: Trinity Catholic School after March 15. Canton - Fishers Club, a discernment Contact: www.massenacatholics.com per Lake, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 Speakers: Dr. Gregory and Lisa Popcak Features: The day will include keynote program for young men (juniors in high or: [email protected] Features: The free workshops are de­ Contact: More details will be made speaker Bob Perron, interactive park, school and up) who are open to a possi­ signed for people who wish to explore available soon online at prayer, workshops, and a closing Mass ble vocation to the priesthood, will meet EUCHARISTIC ADORATION beginning the annulment process. The www.rcdony.org/marriage celebrated by Bishop LaValley. Place: st. Mary's Rectory Massena - st. Mary's & sUoseph's hold tribunal staff will have the forms avail­ Contact: Youth leaders can register Time:9a.m. Benediction,Adoration on Thursdays able to begin the process and will be on­ RACHEl'S VINEYARD their groups at Schedule: Feb 24, Mar 10 & 31 ,April Time:9a.m.to 10 hand to answer any individual questions. Saranac Lake - A Rachel's Vineyard www.rcdony.org/youthrally/rally Place: st. Mary's Family Room