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Funeral Mass celebrated for Brother Paschal Steen I PAGE 6 CATHOLIC NOV 20, 2019 Bishops AD LlMINA VISIT NATIONAL examIne CHAMPION challenges BALTIMORE(CNS)- During their Nov. 11-13 meeting in Bal­ timore, the U.S. bishops elected new officers and discussed challenges in the church and the nation. They spoke of their re­ newed efforts to help im­ migrants, youth and young adults, pregnant women and the poor as well their steps to combat PLATTSBURGH - Nate Pultorak, gun violence and racism. choir director and organist at the Unlike recent previous Plattsburgh churches, recently meetings, their response won the National Hammered to the clergy abuse crisis Dulcimer Competition . was mentioned but was "It was incredible to be able to not the primary focus. win this competition," Pultorak On the second day, Nov. said."The festival is an amazing 12, the bishops elected time with over 10,000 people Archbishop Jose H. Gomez showing up to watch concerts of Los Angeles to a three­ CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARIN G and contests or just to reunite year term as president of Bishop Terry R. LaValley, Bishop DouglasJ. Lucia and other u.s. bishops from the state of New York arrive to con­ with friends that enjoy similar the U.S. Conference of celebrate Mass atthe Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome Nov. 11, 2019. The bishops were making their "ad limina" types of music." visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. For the full story, Catholic Bishops. FUll STORY, PAGE 5 FUll STORY, PAGE 7 see Page 3. Pope to students: Don't be afraid of truth VATICANCITY(CNS)-Pope Fran­ ful," he said Nov. 14, is proper to man. The with other universities to cultures. 'That is why we cis told students never to speaking to students and human being wants to come up with innovative are called - as you already be afraid of their desire faculty of Rome's LUMSA know what everything research guided by "that do - to walk together with for truth and never settle University. around him is. He wants intellectual charity that everyone, not against for mediocrity. Reflecting on the role of truth." does not discount the everyone." He encouraged them to a university, Pope Francis Pope Francis said, "We truth and that does not "However, there are live with open hearts and referred to a talk Pope must not be afraid to use settle for mediocrity." those who have this habit minds, and not just stick Benedict XVI had been this word, in a spirit of Earlier in the day, the of always seeking some­ with the predominant scheduled to deliver in sincere dialogue. Truth, pope met with professors one against whom they mindset in a world that person at Rome's La liberty, the good," which from the Sophia Univer­ can walk," he said. " Our believes diversity is con­ Sapienza University in are pursued through "the sity Institute, founded by message is different: With flict. 2008 until student integral formation of the the Focolare Movement. whom do I walk in order "May you feel a healthy protests forced its cancel­ person." He reminded them that to build a true and harmo­ ambition to add some­ lation: 'The true origin of He asked the students to true wisdom is God's light nious culture of en­ thing original that also the university lies in the take part in collaborative shining upon all people, counter, which is greatly may be concrete and use- thirst for knowledge that projects and exchanges from all religions and all lacking?" DIOCESAN LIFE II N O RTH COU NTR Y CATH O LI C NOV. 20, 2019 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR'S NOTE CATHOLIC Box 326 Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 When a struggle becomes a blessing USPS00 39-3400 "I have to come up with a best ideas." Yet the Holy aware of the places in my with the Lord. I've become BISHOP TERRY column. So far, I don't have Spirit keeps giving me new life I need to be more open more aware of how He's R. LAVALLEY any ideas," I said Sunday topics or stories to share. to His graces. It's made me working in my life. The President morning, with my final Every week, I seem to think reflective about the ways my struggle has been a blessing. REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN deadline getting about a time I've seen experiences as I try to live There are times it's almost Vice President closer by the minute. God working in my out my faith - even some­ impossible to see graces in JAMES D. CROWLEY Secretary-Treasurer "Write about the life or some other times how I struggle to do so our struggles, our losses, DARCY L. FARGO weather," my hus­ faith-based concept - may be relatable to others. our pains and/ or our times Editor & band said. or story I feel is wor­ It's caused me to adopt an of suffering, and we are Communication sDir ector My response: "How thy of sharing. Some­ almost Ignatian spirituality, called to trust that God has do I connect that to times, those ideas trying to "find God in all a purpose for them. But Publish 45 is­ my faith?" develop barely on things." It's been a prayerful there are also those times ® sues per year: "I don't know. You time for me to make experience . when we see the graces in • " Weekly except managed to connect I deadline. As I struggled to come up our difficulties, and those skipping every other the cat eating plastic While it still is a with my column this week times are such immense week begin­ to your faith. Why not Darcy L. source of stress for and thought about how blessings. ning July weather?" Fargo me, the column has often it's been a struggle, it And, in my case, I also Ithrough Aug. and skippin g I've made it no se­ also become a bless­ occurred to me that this dif­ need to look for those bless­ one week in Dec. by the Dio- cret that I struggle to ing. It's made me ficult part of my job has ings and those graces. cese of Ogdensburg. write this column. I keep much more alert, on guard­ helped me in my faith jour­ Even if they come in the 622 Washington Street, Og­ telling the people closest to for signs that God is working ney and helped me further form of a cat eating plastic densburg, N.Y. 13669. me that, "I've used all my in my life. It's made me develop my relationship or the weather. Editorial Office: 622 Washington Street, Ogden sburg, N.Y. 13669. Telephone: How do we evangelize youth of today? (3 15) 608-7556 Last week, I spent a bit of his committee spoke of a se­ should find within our 'Father Bil1' Say~ E-mail: time watching the Meeting of ries of initiatives that are Church the readiness to news@northcountry the United States Catholic tipastor22@gnlail:Zonl being investigated to de­ work against anything that is catholic. org Bishops Meeting in Baltimore , velop a means of evangeliz­ definitely injustice. on television. I found it .;~~ •. ing our young people, ways While there are many other Entered at the ,- rather good to see and listen Catholic Church high schoolers. to the message of jesus and they weren't there in person. concerning the number of Bishop Barron laid down the teachings of the Catholic Subscription: Our bishops, the bishops of young people who have left several basic tenets for Church. I believe we hear too For oneye ar: the New York State District, their participation in the study. I would like to share often a young person leaving In-Diocese Rate: $27 were in Rome on their ad Catholic Church and no just a couple of these with their involvement in the Outside ofDiocese Rate: $30 Iimina visit to the Holy Fa­ longer want to be considered you. It is also an opportunity Catholic Church because Catholic. This number con­ Matters for publication ther. All the Bishops of the for me to consider them my­ they say they do not under­ should be world are required to visit tinues to grow. self. stand what it means to be addressed to the Pope and the various I found it even more They spoke of young peo­ Catholic. PO Box 326 papal congregations every shocking that they have in­ ple as deeply concerned This has to be a concern Ogdensburg, NY 13669 five years. However, our formation that now many with justice. There is a hope for our Church and our and should be received by bishops were able to partici­ young people are leaving the that our young people will parish programs. The power Thursday priorto pate in the bishops' meeting Church at 13 years of age. recognize the numerous ef­ of a relationship with jesus publication. by way of a long-range con­ They no longer want to be forts of the Catholic Church changes all Catholics, young Paper is printed ea ch Monday; nection from Rome. considered as Catholic. I was to bring justice to a divided and old. Our task is to be datelin e isWe dn esday. I want to tell you about one surprised but probably society. Parishes everywhere carefully and prayerfully led Me mber, Catholic Press session I found most inter­ should not have been. I in our country want to do to discover the power and Association . esting and helpful. On one know only too well how few something to speak out and joy of being close to the afternoon, there was a pres­ teenagers attend Mass or work for justice, especially Lord. Their lives will be POSTMASTER: entation on the evangeliza­ participate in parish activi­ to those peoples who suffer transformed. They will be­ Send addresschang es to tion of the young that was ties, even with their own discrimination and suffer come more alive as a person. North Country Catholi c, led by Bishop Robert Barron. families. They find no rea­ other forms of injustice. We In this way they will find PO Box 326 This was obviously a ques­ son to be Catholic. know there are many young peace and love, and a mean­ Ogdensburg, NY tion of great importance to In this session on evange­ people who are courageous ingful life as a Christian and 13669-0326 the bishops, as it is to every lization, Bishop Barron and and ready to speak out. They as a disciple of jesus. II NORT H COU NTRY C ATHOLIC II NOV. 20 , 2019 DIOCESAN LIFE N.Y. bishops meet pope during lad liminal visits By Carol Glatz bishop asked what the Catholic News Service most pressing issue was for him, to which he said, VATICAN CITY (eNS) - When Pope the family, the many pres­ Francis met with bishops sures they deal with and from New York state, he ex­ the need to help them stay pressed his gratitude, rec­ together. ognizing the difficulties In reference to some many of them were facing, media reporting signs of said Bishop Edward B. resistance in the U.S. Scharfenberger of Albany_ church to the pope, one At the meeting Nov. 15, bishop told the pope they Pope Francis told the bish­ wanted to assure him that ops from the eight dioce­ they felt "very bonded" to ses to speak frankly and him. Bishop Scharfen­ from the heart; "it was in­ berger said the pope tense, in terms of the replied, "I never doubted painful situations we that." shared," the bishop told Bishop Terry R. LaValley Catholic News Service. of Ogdensburg, New York, But at the same time, the told CNS that during visits Albany bishop said, "it was to the Curia, "there was an joyful, there is a sense of CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING energy, an excitement, a hope," because of the sin­ Bishop Terry R.laValley of Ogdensburg, returns to his seat after receiving Communion as U.S. bishops from the state real passion when they of New York concelebrate Mass in the crypt ofSt. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Nov. 14, 2019. The bishops were mak­ start speaking about evan­ cere listening, understand­ ing their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. ing and desire to support gelism, possibilities." dioceses they experienced proach, "his fathering, his wasn't there, but the focus and accountability were When asked what he during the papal audience brothering," and the way was really on gratitude to often neglected or ignored would tell the pope if he and the series of meetings he shows compassion were God" and certainty that out of a desire to support had the whole papal audi­ with officials of the Roman "just so evident" that even God will show them the one's priests or brother ence set aside just for him, Curia during their Nov. Il­ though the discussion way forward. bishop, Bishop Scharfen­ he said he would tell him lS "ad limina" visit. touched on painful situa­ During the ad limina berger said their relation­ to "continue with his out­ "It was very, very edify­ tions, the pope was able to visit, he said, "We talked ships must be "based upon reach and love to the mar­ ing. I don't want to paint a convey a sense of hope. about, for example, how truth and honesty and ginalized, continue to rosy picture because the The discussion, he said, sometimes we get misrep­ openness; it's not an old challenge your priests to topics were not easy," he "was very frank; he ex­ resented in the media," and boy network." stretch themselves and in said in an interview a few pressed that there were the bishops admitted they "We have to be open to the process he shows us hours after the papal audi­ things that he didn't under­ need to communicate bet­ the fact that we are sin­ how," said Bishop LaValley ence. stand, that we all make ter. "We have not always ners, that we fail at times," "He's a walking Gospel," Each bishop, he said, mistakes, we all have to risen to the challenge to he said. ''The confidence the bishop said Nov. 12. talked about issues that learn, so don't be afraid of communicate effectively, comes not from having "Watch him" and the way were "close to their own making a mistake." transparently. So, there each other's back, the con­ he reaches out and inter­ hearts, like myself, I spoke During the week, while was plenty of admission of fidence comes from trust­ acts with people. about the work we're trying the bishops were praying failures and of the need to ing in the Lord who is the "That's what church is, to do in assistance to vic­ at the tombs of the apos­ grow and of things to be one leading us." that's what a disciple and tims and survivors" of cler­ tles and meeting with Vati­ learned that we didn't The bishops also spoke mission is about, that kind ical sexual abuse. Other can officials, media reports know." to the pope about how in of encounter and I'm very issues brought up by the emerged concerning two of But all those conversa­ the United States some intrigued and very encour­ other bishops, he said, in­ the bishops on the trip. tions, he said, took place in Christian principles are aged by that message," cluded education and the The reports said Bishop "an atmosphere of 'How treated as political or par­ Bishop LaValley said. plight of immigrants. Nicholas A. DiMarzio of can we help one another? tisan issues and, therefore The pope's way of pas­ "What was heartwarming Brooklyn was accused of How can we do better what create division. The pope toring, he said, is "a good was how you could tell that sexually abusing a minor we're called to do?'" was aware of the situation, personal challenge for me Pope Francis was listening in the 1970s - a claim he Ad limina visits are he said. as a baptized Catholic and with his heart, and he ex­ strongly denied - and that meant to underline and "He thanked us very as a leader, to be the kind pressed his gratitude real­ Bishop Richard]. Malone of strengthen the unity and much for our stance in de­ of person that can shep­ izing that we are in Buffalo would step down fraternity, and in fact, the fense of human life and herd by living it, rather difficult situations where after an apostolic visitation bishop said, "there's really specifically mentioned our than just getting up front there is lots of pain and ex­ of his diocese amid claims a feeling that we've got one resisting the culture which and saying, 'You should do pressed great admiration of his mishandling of another's back." treats unborn lives as dis­ this and you should do for the work that's been abuse allegations. Asked about finding the pensable," he said. that.'" done." Still, Bishop Scharfen­ right balance when studies The pope invited the "I find that more attrac­ Bishop Scharfenberger berger said, "as the week on clerical sexual abuse bishops to ask him ques­ tive than just pointing fin­ said the pope's pastoral ap- went on, it wasn't that that found that transparency tions, he said, and one gers," he said. DIOCESAN LIFE ii NORTH C OUNTRY CATHOLIC ------~mmupMlli-GOOdNewsf------

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BUILDING Ethan Smith Our Mission to the Missions Smith receives he Black and Indian Mission Collection (BIMe) exists to help diocesan communities to build up the Church and preach the Gospel of Jesus am ong the TAfrican American , Native Am erican, and Alaska Native people of God. Eagle Scout Award Every year, it is the amazing generosity of Catholic fa ithful just like you who enable the Black and Indian Mission Office to support the following important priorities: Ethan Smith, the grandson of Michael and Catherine Farkas of Tupper Lake, and the son of Michelle Farkas Enlivening Parish Empowering Life & Catechesis Evangelizers Lawrence and Stephen Lawrence of Henderson Harbor, and james Smith of jamesville, received his Eagle Scout Grant funds from BIMCgrant Award on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Queen of Heaven the BIMC enables funds help Catholic Church in Henderson, with Father Robert L. us to support Afri can parish-based American Decker officiating for the Benediction and the Scout catechetical and Native Prayer. programs. We help form and train catechists American Ethan is in grade 10 at Belleville Henderson Central who will form children to be disciples of ministries to sponsor events and formati on School, where he participates in Whiz Quiz, band, Jesus in the world and get bibles and that encourage living the Christian life in marching band, and Sources of Strength, while also tak­ catechisms in kids' hands so they can learn culturally appropriate ways. Religious sisters ing advanced math and science classes. Ethan is also a the ways of the Lord and take their place shown here, serve Native Ameri can Catholics varsity swimmer with South jefferson Central School. around His altar. spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. In the summer, Ethan sails and races with the Hen­ Helping Educators Encouraging derson Harbor Water Sports Program; this year he came Reach Kids Vocations in first with the junior Hospice Charity Regatta in the With your We need men and 420 division. contribution to women to answer Ethan is with Boy Scout Troop #586. With the Troop, the BIMC, you the call to the he has traveled to Maryland, Vermont, Virginia and New will help to consecrated life Hampshire. He is a member of the Order of the Arrow support good and offer their teachers to witness as radical and has participated in the National Youth Leadership help Afri can American and Native disciples of Jesus Christ. We need priests in Training. American children learn. In 201 8, your order to have the Eucharist! Supporting the In the spring of 2019, Ethan started work on his Eagle ge nerous donations reached over 5,000 BIMC enables us to help encourage vocations Scout Project, renovating the gardens in front of the students in more than 400 schools and to the priesthood and religious life in Henderson Free Library and Fire Department. Ethan no­ parishes across the United States. diocesan communities across the country. ticed the garden needed a lot of attention. The project was finished by the end of May, improving the design " ~!!I BLACK AND INDIAN MISSION COLLECTION " , and appearance. Ethan had help from several friends www.blackandindianmission.org/nationalcollection ~ : over the course of the three weeks with a total of 150 !!Ii:•' . hours put into the project. 96200401 When Ethan leaves school, he would like to go to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland Special Collection to be held with Catholic Campaign for Human Development Nov. 23-24, 2019 and eventually be a Naval Architect. Combined Collection He is joined at home with his sister, Meredith, who is in the seventh grade. II NOR T H COU N T RY CATH O LI C DIOCESAN LIFE NOV. 20 , 2019 Area choir director wins dulcimer competition By Mary Beth Bracy the common misconcep­ locations in the area soon. Contributing writer tions was that Vatican II While my studies have led did away with that music, me to believe that the dul­ PLATISBURGH - Nate Pul­ whereas the only mention cimer in most instances is torak, choir director and of it was to encourage its not suited for the Mass, I organist at the Platts­ use. As I continued enjoy playing the dul­ burgh churches, recently through my academic ca­ cimer while doing praise won the National Ham­ reer, I studied abroad at and worship during Eu­ mered Dulcimer Competi­ Franciscan's campus in charistic Adoration." tion. Austria, where I had the As for future musical as­ "It was incredible to be opportunity to direct a pirations, Pultorak re­ able to win this competi­ choir of my own that sang flected "I am currently tion," Pultorak said. ''The for masses in various looking for ways to incor­ festival is an amazing places that we had group porate my music into time with over 10,000 excursions. Places in­ evangelization, and I people showing up to cluded Assisi and even at would love to some day in watch concerts and con­ the Altar of the Chair in St. the future make the Dul­ tests or just to reunite Peter's Basilica. Those ex­ cimer be a more full-time with friends that enjoy periences made me want musical endeavor." similar types of music." to pursue doing Catholic For those who would To win, Pultorak had to music more seriously." like to pursue music, Pul­ make it through two Pultorak also plays the torak advises "If you do it, rounds of competition. drums, piano, trumpet, make sure you love it. "I went onstage, and I-I(}mm~r penny whistle, hammered While I was beginning on played my first two dulcimer, mountain dul­ the dulcimer, I had so pieces, ''Two Silver Hearts" cimer and organ. much fun, I would just - a piece I wrote and ded­ 1>ULCIMER. "For me, my favorite in­ walk up to the dulcimer icated to my parent's 25th strument depends on the throughout the day and wedding anniversary - C"',AMptOMSloI1PS environment," he said. start playing a tune be­ and "Stars and Stripes For­ "When playing out at cause I really wanted to. ever" by John Philip Nate Pultorak places like Church Street The important thing with Sousa. The emcee came to pieces, it is thrilling to many musicians who had Marketplace in Burlington music is to have fun no the stage and announced throw in fast flurries of made the dulcimer one of or jamming with friends, I matter what your skill the numbers of those who notes to accent various their main things taught love to play the Ham­ level is." Although he has were to move on, and my moments of the song. For workshops." mered Dulcimer, but in a previously recorded al­ number was called! .... the slow pieces, it is an Pultorak said music and church, the power and bums, Pultorak is "cur­ When I went up the sec­ emotional yet soothing faith played important beauty of an organ and rently preparing to create ond time, I played 'Empty experience to precisely roles in his upbringing. choir wins hands down." a professionally produced Chairs at Empty Tables' time just when and how I "I had a love for music In addition to playing at album that will be coming from the musical Les Mis­ will play the next note." from a very early age, as church, Pultorak also out next year." erables and 'The Battle Christian music artist my family led music at plays at other venues. Pultorak is available to Hymn of the Republic' ... Rich Mullins helped in­ one of the Masses at the "When the weather is perform at various . When they revealed I spired Pultorak's love of church I grew up in," he warm, it is not uncommon events. Contact him at won, my face lit right up. the dulcimer. said. "I was behind a mu­ for me to drive over to [email protected], on Pictures were taken pos­ "I grew up listening to sical instrument in a Burlington, Vermont Facebook at ing with our prize instru­ Rich Mullins around the Catholic context from the where the Church Street facebook.com/ nated ul­ ments, and we prepared house and on long car time I was still in utero." Marketplace offers oppor­ cimer, or Instagram at for our encores. I played trips from my native When he attended col­ tunities for street per­ @natedulcimer 'Calling Out Your Name' Joliet, Illinois to visit my lege, Pultorak's passion forming that are by Rich Mullins." grandmother near Water­ for playing music grew. unparalleled in this area. I The hammered dul­ town," PuItorak recalled. "When I was at Francis­ also play in some bands cimer is played by strik­ "'Sing Your Praise to the can University, the Resi­ with [local] musicians. On ing the strings with a pair Lord,' 'Creed,' and 'Calling dence Director of my the first Fridays of the of special mallets called Out Your Name' were dorm invited me to join a month in Malone, NY, I hammers. some of my favorites, small men's choir he di­ lead music with Abigail St. "It is a wonderful feeling which incidentally have rected that sang at Masses Louis for the Hearts on to play the dulcimer," Pul­ Rich playing the dulcimer. done in the Ordinary Fire Holy Hour at Notre torak explained, "An in­ The friend of the family Form in Latin" he said. "I Dame Church. With the strument like this has who introduced me to the was drawn into the beauty opportunities that can such a range that can be dulcimer became my of singing Gregorian arise from being a na­ expressed while playing it teacher, but I also went to Chant and various pieces tional champion, I am with various techniques. many festivals dedicated of Polyphony. Through looking forward to being For the fast, energetic to the dulcimer, where that I learned that one of able to play in many other IINOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LI C DIOCESAN LIFE NOV. 20 , 2019

Environmental Stewardship Rest in Peace Our role in climate change This week marks the anniversary Funeral Mass celebrated of the deaths of the following It is easy for people to be critical clergymen who have served in the of the hierarchy of the global Dio(ese of Ogdensburg for Brother Paschal Steen Church for its reluctance,decades Nov. 20 - Rev. Robert Joseph A Mass of Christian Bur­ ago, to do anything in regard to the Booth,1939 ial was celebrated for sinful exploits of some priests. Nov.21- Msgr.Joseph L.Tierney, Brother Paschal Steen (nee However,exploiting our natural, 1968 john A. Steen), TSA, a earthly resources can be seen in a Nov. 22 - Rev. Bernard Caraher, Franciscan Tertiary Friar similar light today. When we com­ 1893; Rev.James F. Lamitie, 201 0 of the Atonement, on Nov. mit sins that harm others, we often Nov.23 - Rev. Louis Brisson, 1963 12 in St. Anthnony's fail to take responsibility for our Nov. 24 - Rev. Bernard McCabe, Chapel, St. Paul Friary, own destructive actions, or inac­ 1857; Rev. G.P. Berneche, 1950; Rev. Garrison. tions. Overthe course of our lives Norman E. Poupore,2014 Brother Paschal passed as individuals,and as a society, we Nov. 2S - Rev. M. C. Dubreuil, from this life on Nov. 2, have inflicted harm on the health O.M.I.,1912 2019, at Elderwood ofUih­ and wellbeing of our planet and lein at Lake Placid. have been reluctant to acknowl­ Brother Paschal was edge our role in this environmental born on Sept. 13, 1923, in devastation. Bishop's Public Schedule New York City. He at­ Climate scientists, since well be­ tended St. Francis de Sales fore the turn of the last century, Nov. 20 - 9:45 a.m.- Episcopal Elementary School in NYC have been loudly announcing that Council Meeting followed by lunch and high school at Murray our lifestyle and societal values at Bishop's Residence Hill Trade School, NYC, were creating conditions toxic to Nov. 23 - 4 p.m .- Mass at St. majoring in architecture, many organisms on Earth. Yet few Mary's Cathedral drafting and carpentry. He individuals have done anything Nov. 24 - 8 a.m .- Mass at St. entered the United States significant to stop the progressing Mary's Cathedral Navy during World War II disaster.As Church, we now have Nov. 26 -1 0:50 a.m. - Mass at St. in june 1943 and worked the responsibility to assist those Joseph's Home in Ogdensburg as a carpenter repairing whose lives have been devastated landing crafts until his Brother Paschal Steen by the destructive weather events discharge in july 1946. He enhanced by our over use offossil attained the the rank of and was professed at St. after him, the "Paschal fuels. Protecting God's Children seaman first class. His joseph's Friary, Saranac Family BUilding." It is our responsibility to con­ places of service were Lake. Brother Paschal re­ Brother Paschal retired The Diocese of Ogdensburg has tribute as much as possible to char­ Newport, Rhode Island; mained at St. joseph's, and in 2014 took up resi­ scheduled sessions for Protecting itable organizations, i. e. Catholic Great Lake Seaman's where he was responsible dence at Uihlein Nursing God's Children for Adults. Relief Services, Catholic Charities, to School; Norfolk, Virginia; for the overall mainte­ Center, Lake Placid. On Pre-registration online is required. assist victims of global warming USS Mount Vernon, Le nance of the grounds and Sept. 13 he celebrated his Participants may preregister at catastrophes. In recent years, all Havre, France; and Wash­ buildings, the furnaces 96th birthday. He was the www.virtus.org. charitable groups that help in dis­ ington, D.C. and the electrical system. last surviving Tertiary Upcoming sessions: aster relief have become over­ After the Navy, he During his time there he member of the Franciscan Nov.21- 5 p.m.,St.Andre Bes­ oversaw four major con­ Friars of the Atonement. whelmed by the scope of their thought about the reli­ sette Parish, Malone struction developments at Brother Paschal was the work. gious life and came to Graymoor in 1952. In St. joseph's. In 1987 son of the late Arthur and It is also essential to pray for all 1953 he received his habit Brother Paschal received a Florence Steen, both of of the victims of injustice. Also, as surprise honor at st. New York City. He was Christians, we must pray for those To Report Abuse Letters to the Editor joseph's Rehabilitation predeceased by his sister, that perpetrate the abuse, includ­ If you have a complaint of sus­ Center. The newly con­ Marie Bradshaw. ing ourselves,as we must realize We welcome letters from read­ pected misconduct involving structed visitors building Interment was in the Fri­ that we are responsible to God for ers of the North Country Catholic. diocesan clergy, religious, employ­ at St. joseph's was named ars' cemetery. our part in this destruction of His • Due to space limitations, we ees or volunteers, contact Victims creations. ask that the number of words be Assistance Coordinator, Terri­ We can not continue to act like limited to 300. 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He also defrocked former U.S. cers and discussed chal­ up in defense of DACA re­ church which involved: urged the bishops not Cardinal Theodore E. Mc­ lenges in the church and cipients on the floor and not dumbing down the just to focus on the chal­ Carrick, but a report the nation. They spoke of in interviews with faith and involving young lenges before them but to could be ready by Christ­ their renewed efforts to Catholic News Service. people in the social jus­ consider how they could mas, or in the new year. help immigrants, youth Bishops also heard a tice aspects of the church. further develop collegial­ He said he and other and young adults, preg­ wide-ranging report on Discussion about this ity and collaboration with bishops at the Vatican for nant women and the poor immigration Nov. 12, from the floor lasted for one another. their recent "ad limina" as well their steps to com­ which included updates more than an hour with In his final address as visit said they were "anx­ bat gun violence and of policy, how programs bishops from across the president of the U.S. Con­ ious to receive the Holy racism. to resettle refugees, in­ country agreeing that the ference of Catholic Bish­ See's explanation of this Unlike recent previous cluding those run by the issue is of great concern ops, Cardinal Daniel N. tragic situation, how he meetings, their response Catholic Church, have and sharing other ideas to DiNardo of Galveston­ could become an arch­ to the clergy abuse crisis closed or reduced activity bring young people back Houston told his fellow bishop and cardinal, who was mentioned but was because the administra­ which primarily involved bishops that it has been knew what and when." He not the primary focus. tion has moved to close catechism but also an in­ "an honor to serve you, also stressed that the On the second day of the country's doors to creased devotion to Mary. even in the difficult "long wait has resulted in the meeting, Nov. 12, the those seeking refuge, and Bishop Barron, chair­ times." great frustration on the bishops elected Arch­ efforts on the border to man of the bishops' Com­ The 70-year-old prelate part of bishops and our bishop Jose H. Gomez of help asylum cases. mittee on Evangelization thanked the bishops, people and indeed a very Los Angeles to a three­ After the report, Major­ and Catechesis, who is whom he called brothers, harsh and even cynical in­ year term as president of Archbishop Borys known for his website, for the past three years terpretation of the seem­ the U.S. Conference of Gudziak of the Ukrainian "Word on Fire," and for and was thanked by them ing silence." Catholic Bishops and Catholic Archeparchy of hosting the documentary in return when the group In a presentation on gun Archbishop Allen H. Vi­ Philadelphia said that no series "Catholicism," ini­ gave him a standing ova­ violence, Bishop Frank ]. gneron of Detroit as con­ community, more than tially brought up this tion at the end of his nine­ Dewane of Venice, ference vice president. Catholics in the U.S., topic during the bishops' minute presentation. Florida, said Catholic Archbishop Gomez, the know what it's like to be spring meeting. He said at "Let's begin anew," he clergy and lay leaders can first Latino to be elected an immigrant in this the time, and reiterated said, at the close of his playa role in bringing to­ to this role, was chosen country. Nov. 11, that this topic address, veering away gether people along the with 176 votes from a The bishops' second needs to be a priority for from prepared remarks, rural-urban divide to slate of 10 nominees. He day of meetings also in­ the church today. and quoting St. Augus­ build understanding of has been USCCB vice cluded a presentation of The bishops also heard tine. the need for sensible poli­ president for the past the pope's document that a new "pastoral The cardinal, who suf­ cies that can end the three years and his new "Christus Vivit," which framework for marriage fered a mild stroke earlier scourge of gun violence. role begins at the end of was issued following the and family life" should be this year, did not elabo­ The bishop, who is the Baltimore gathering. 2018 Synod on Young ready for a vote by the rate on specifics of the chairman of the U.S. bish­ At the start of the meet­ People, the Faith and Vo­ U.S. bishops by next No­ abuse crisis in the church, ops' Committee on Do­ ing, the bishops voted cational Discernment. vember at the latest, ac­ particularly highlighted mestic Justice and Human overwhelmingly on a re­ Bishop Frank]. Caggiano cording to Archbishop this past year, but spoke Development, outlined vised set of strategic pri­ of Bridgeport, Connecti­ Charles J. Chaput of of the bishops' continued the USCCB's long-held orities to take them into cut, who had been a dele­ Philadelphia, chairman of work of transparency re­ stance of the need for the next decade. The next gate at the synod, urged the U.S. bishops' Commit­ lated to dealing with the "common sense" legisla­ day, they approved bishops to do more to tee on Laity, Marriage, crisis. He said the abuse tion that governs the adding new materials to support Catholic teens Family Life and Youth. He measures adopted by U.S. availability of guns. But complement "Forming and young adults and to stressed that it is not a bishops at their meeting he also said it was time Consciences for Faithful use the pope's apostolic "plan," since it is intended last June are "only a be­ for people to come to­ Citizenship," their long­ exhortation as their to be applied within ginning. More needs to be gether so that there is standing guide to help guide. parishes and dioceses. done." greater understanding of Catholics form their con­ The previous day, Auxil­ At the start of their At the start of the meet­ how gun violence affects sciences in public life, in­ iary Bishop Robert E. Bar­ meeting Nov. 11, the bish­ ing, Bishop Earl A. Boyea urban communities in cluding voting. The ron of Los Angeles told ops raised pressing issues of Lansing, Michigan, particular. addition included the the bishops the church is that included the priest­ asked for an update on He told Catholic News statement that called losing young people in hood shortage, gun vio­ the Vatican's report on the Service that the USCCB's abortion the preeminent greater numbers and lence and the need to McCarrick situation, work on the legislative social issue of our time. must face the challenges provide support services which many of the bish­ front was important, but The second day of bish­ of how to get the reli­ for pregnant women. ops, by voice vote, also that a pastoral response ops' meeting coincided giously unaffiliated, or Archbishop Christophe said they wanted to hear. to gun violence was with oral arguments at "nones," particularly Pierre, papal nuncio to the In a brief presentation, needed. the Supreme Court over young people, back. United States, mentioned Boston Cardinal Sean P. "It's time for a different the fate of the Deferred He presented a three- some of these challenges O'Malley told the bishops approach," he said. II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LIe ENTERTAINMENT NOV. 20, 2019 AT THE MOVIES MIDWAY NEW YORK (CNS)- It's all hands As the movie demon­ tent on mounting an as­ egy. Dick Best (Ed Skrein) and on deck in the vivid fact­ strates, military personnel sault on Midway Island and Convinced that the U.S. Wade McClusky (Luke based naval epic "Midway" at all levels contributed to thus enabled American aircraft carrier fleet, which Evans). While on shore, (Lionsgate). In fact, the cast this success. Among the forces to get the drop on had escaped damage at Dick benefits from the sup­ of this historical drama is top brass, Adms. Chester them. Layton's most signif­ Pearl Harbor, must now be port of his loving wife, Ann so crowded that viewers W. Nimitz (Woody Harrel­ icant subordinate was ec­ dealt with to prevent an­ (Mandy Moore), who ar­ might feel the occasional son) and William "Bull" centric codebreaker Joseph other raid like Doolittle's, gues against the self­ roll call was in order. Halsey (Dennis Quaid) col­ Rochefort (Brennan the japanese commanders doubts that trouble him. The film recounts the pe­ laborated to outfox their Brown). decided to lure it into a As this partial list of riod from the japanese at­ most gifted counterpart, Another figure who trap at Midway. Instead, characters suggests, direc­ tack on Pearl Harbor, Isoroku Yamamoto (Etsushi helped to lay the ground­ thanks to Layton, the carri­ tor Roland Emmerich has a Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 1941, to Toyokawa), the architect of work for the outcome was ers were waiting for the lot of personal storylines the Navy's decisive victory the Pearl Harbor operation. Lt. Col. jimmy Doolittle japanese and succeeded in to keep bound together - in the battle of the title in They were aided by the (Aaron Eckhart). His fa­ snaring them. with the result that the de­ june 1942. Indeed, so over­ work of Lt. Cmdr. Edwin mous air raid on Tokyo in As for those who actually tails of his film are some­ whelming was the triumph Layton (Patrick Wilson), a April 1942 was a major fought the battle, they're times confusing. But at Midway that it turned brilliant intelligence officer propaganda coup for the represented here primarily there's a good balance in the tide in the Pacific The­ who correctly surmised Allies. It also contributed by two daring pilots, Wes Tooke's script between ater of World War II. that the japanese were in- to a shift in japanese strat- squadron commanders action scenes and human interest. The patriotism, courage and tenacity on display, moreover, go a long way to maintain atten­ tion. Predictably, a lot of real­ istic sailors' talk is worked into the dialogue. Still, given the excellent history lesson on offer in "Midway," at least some parents may consider it ac­ ceptable for older teens. All the more so since the may­ hem of war - though its dangers are effectively brought home to viewers - is nonetheless portrayed in a restrained way. The film contains fre­ quent stylized violence with little gore, brief grue­ some images of a burned corpse, about lOuses of profanity, an equal number of milder oaths, at least one rough term and con­ siderable crude and crass language. The Catholic News Service classification is A-III- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13.

Special Collection to be held with Black and Indian Mission Nov. 23-24, 2019 Combined Collection II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LIe AROUND THE DIOCESE NOV. 20, 2019

ADIRONDACK DAY OF REFLEalON course" and consists of talks given by priests and lay persons with participa­ CLIMATE CHANGE Lowville - All are invited to a Day of Reflection on "True Hospitality of the tion in small group discussions. Week­ Saranac Lake - Interfaith youth per­ Heart" with Sister Bethany Fitzgerald. end participants also share the spective on climate change presenta­ Dec. 7 Eucharist, sing, pray and fellowship to­ tion to be held. Date: Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m . gether. Date: Nov. 20 Place: St. Peter's Church Contact: For more information Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 Lunch will be served. please contact the person in your area: Place: St. Bernard's Church Features: Please call Deb Mullin at Watertown /Ogdensburg Area : An ne Features: There will be a climate real­ Contact: the Parish Office 315-376-6662 or 315- Seegebarth Email : ity presentation. Asummary of Pope 523-0336 to RSVP. [email protected],Phone:315- Francis'Laudato Si Encyclical. Inter­ 783-4596; Canton/Massena Area: faith panel discussion "Climate action ST. LAWRENCE Michael Neaton Email: neaton­ as a moral imperative': Speakers will WOMEN'S ADVENT GATHERING [email protected],Phone:315-335- include the Adirondack Youth Climate Norwood - Women's Advent Gathering 6302 or 315-261-4150; Port Summit Students, Dr. Curt Stager, Tom group meeting to be held. Henry/Ticonderoga Area : Dan Stewart Kalinowski, Katherine Preston and Sr. Dec. 15 Email : [email protected]. Bethany Fitzgerald. All ages and faiths Date: The North County Catholic welcomes contributions to "Around the Diocese': 12:30 p.m. Phone: 518-898-6851; Plattsburgh are welcome, and the admission is free. Time: Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: Place: St. Andrew 's Church Hall Area or other not listed above: Ken Light snacks will be provided. North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, (Enter through side door) Racette Email: kracette1a @gmail.com Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 315-394-0670; Phone:518-314-1505 or 518-578- CHRISTMAS BAZAAR e-mail [email protected]. Features: All women are welcome to join us for faith, friendship, and food! 3056 Lake Placid - St. Agnes school to have Items must be received in the NCC office by the Thursday before publication. For more information, or to their Christmas Bazaar. Contact: ~------~------1 find out about our service project, YOUTH BUSES FOR LIFE Date: Dec. 7 enjoy the festivities! Contact: Holy Family Rectory, 315- call/textlemail Sara at 315-212-7565 Washington, DC - Registration is now Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m . 782-2468 or email [email protected] open for the Youth Buses for life. Place: St. Agnes School WINTER CRAFT FAIR Date: Jan . 26, 2020 Features: Agreat way to start your Peru - CDA #2598 to have Fall into SPAGHETTI DINNER DIOCESAN EVENTS Cost: $200 holiday shopping. There are trees, Winter Craft Sale. Watertown - St. Anthony 's church to CURSILlO EVENTS Features: Buses depart the North wreaths, plants, toys, crafts, gifts, baked Dec. 7 have a Spaghetti Dinner. Date: Ogdensburg - North Country Cursillo Country and the cost will include trans­ goods, raffles, silent auction items and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 Time: Date: event to be held. portation, three hotel stays, three so much more. Lunch will be served St. Augustine's Church Time: Take-outs begin at 4 p.m., din­ Place: Schedule: For Men, Nov. 21-24; For breakfasts, two dinners, two lunches, t­ and Santa will make a visit. Vendors from all around ner 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 Features: Women Dec. 12-15 shirt, sling bag and an awesome experi­ Contact: Vendor space is available. the area with craft items, household Cost: Adults, $8; Half portions for Place: Wadhams Hall ence! Western bus departs from IHC in Please call Kathleen Murphy at 518- items and more. Cafe lunches, soup, children or adults, $4.50; children 3 and Features: Cursillo is a means to help Watertown. Northern bus departs from 523-3771 or email info @stagneslp.org. sandwiches and chips. Bake Sale with under, Free; Sauce, $5 quart (bring a Catholics realize the depth of God's love Massena with stops in Canton and lots of goodies. pot); extra meatballs are .75 cents CLINTON for each of us. It provides a simple Gouverneur. March for Life in our na­ For more information con­ each . Contact: method to help one develop and grow tion's capital and participate in the Life TURKEY RAFFLE tact Judy Akey at 518-643-8716 in Faith and better live the daily strug­ is Very Good Rally and Mass and the West Chazy - SUosephs' Men's Club of COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TABLE gle of the Christian life. ACursillo National Prolife Summit! SUoseph's Parish, West Chazy, will host CRAFT SHOW Clayton - Community Christmas Table Weekend is an encounter with Christ, Contact: Registration and more in­ their annual Turkey Raffle. Morrisonville - St.Alexander's Church and Living Nativity to to be held. others and self.Cursilio means "short formation at www.rcdony.org/prolife Date: Nov. 22 will be having their 8th Annual North Date: Dec.7 Time: 7 p.m. Country Christmas Craft Show. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a New or Used Car Place: SUoseph's Parish Center Date: Dec. 14 Place: St. Mary's Parish Center Features: Lots of Prizes. Everyone Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $8, over 50 delicious dishes to Mort welcome. Free buffet supper. Features: The works of local ven­ sample Contact: For more information, call dors,a fabulous bake shop with all your Features: Stop in for the Commu­ Backus & the Parish Office at 518-493-4521. favorite Christmas treats, basket raffle nity Christmas table. Again this year, and more ... and don't forget to stop by students will present a living nativity. Sons CHRISTMAS TEA On Canton-Ogdensburg Rd. and have lunch at Padre's Cafe. LEWIS Peru - St. Augustine's Parish will hold 315-393-5899 JEFFERSON their annual Christmas Tea. DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS .YirljlOl't ./6/lrf f!}Pap Date: Dec. 1 CATHOLICISM Houseville - Divine Mercy Devotions to Time: 11 a.m . to 3 p.m. .uhl' GJ0cati(}/lJ Watertown - Bishop Robert Barron's be held for the month of December. CHEVROLET Place: Parish Hall "Catholicism" DVD presentation and Date: Dec. 1 Features: There will be a luncheon discussion to be held. Time: 3 p.m. with homemade soups, sandwiches, Date: Nov.21 (Part 3) Place: St. Hedwig's Church Visit our website and beverages. In addition, there will Time: 7 p.m. Features: Vespers (Evening Prayer), www.northcountrycatholic.org be crafts, baked goods, The Cake Walk, a Place: Dostie Hall at Sacred Heart Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacra­ Chinese Auction and 50-50 raffle. Cook­ Church ment, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Read local stories and commentaries ies, coffee, tea and punch are available Features: Explore the faith through Benediction.AII are welcome. Search archived papers for everyone. Santa will make a sur­ stories, biographies & images; like a Contact: 315-348-6260 for more in­ View diocesan events and much more prise visit around noon to see the chil­ world tour of persons, places, & cathe­ formation . ~ Find us on Facebook! dren in the afternoon. Please come and drals. All are welcome. Refreshments. II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC COMMENTARY NOV. 20, 2019 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Celebrating Christ, King of the Universe Today is a very signifi­ ments to how we give alle­ The second reading He gives His life in the cant day in the liturgy of giance in deeds to the one December 23 today shows Paul's efforts most humiliating death the Catholic King of the Uni­ Feast of Christ, to unite the first generation possible that all people Church. It cele­ verse. He is the King of the Universe Christians, using a familiar may win salvation in His brates the Solem­ only one that de­ hymn that is rich in de­ kingdom. READINGS nity of Christ, King serves our total scribing jesus as "the Yes, even the sign above of the Universe. obedience and 2nd Samuel 5:1-3 image of the invisible his head proclaims that He Next week, we love. Colossians 1:12-20 God ... He is before all else is the King of the jews. Two begin the holy sea­ The first reading Luke 23:35-43 that is ... all things were cre­ thieves hang with Him. In son of Advent. today is from ated through Him and for adoring jesus, St. Dismas is How fitting that Samuel, the last kings are expensive to Him. He is before all the first canonized saint. this Thursday we judge of Israel, maintain. things, and in him all As we give thanks this will give thanks to Monsignor who ushered in the It wasn't until the Father things hold together". week for our shepherd God for all the Paul E. reign of Kings, first sent His Son to live as a In today's world, there is King, may we resolve to blessings of the Whitmore Saul and David, humble and poor man, that not a king or ruler that give Him every day our past year! then their succes­ we had a truly just and matches the model we cel­ complete and total alle­ Today is a good day for sors for another 200 years. compassionate king, wor­ ebrate today - a King giance. us to make some adjust- As the Israelites found out, thy of our total worship. whose love is so great that Hail, Christ our King! Should Biden have been given Communion? of New York, in an inter­ record in support of abor­ manifest grave sin be ad­ Maybe that is the wrong question view with Fox News on Oct. tion over many years con­ mitted to holy Commun­ Catholic News Services cree signed jointly by the 31, called the situation stitutes 'obstinate ion, better questions bishops of Atlanta, "difficult" and empathized persistence in manifest would be: Have our pas­ The following editorial Charleston and Charlotte. with Father Morey's posi­ grave sin,' the determina­ tors done all they can to appeared online Nov. 6 on "Sadly, this past Sunday, tion. But he added that he tion continues that Sen. minister to those persist­ the website of Our Sunday I had to refuse holy Com­ would not have denied Durbin is not to be admit­ ing in manifest grave sin, Visitor, a national Catholic munion to former Vice Biden the Eucharist. ted to holy Communion so that they may have a newsweekly.It was written President joe Biden," Fa­ "I'm not there as a tribu­ until he repents of this change of heart and be by the editorial board. ther Morey wrote. "Holy nal, as a judge in distribut­ sin," Bishop Paprocki brought to repentance and Democratic presidential Communion signifies we ing holy Communion," the wrote. ''This provision is conversion? Have lay candidate and former Vice are one with God, each cardinal said. "If only intended not to punish, Catholics adequately President joe Biden was other and the church. Our saints could receive holy but to bring about a helped to form others in denied holy Communion actions should reflect that. Communion, we wouldn't change of heart." the truth of church teach­ by a pastor of a South Car­ Any public figure who ad­ have anybody at Mass, in­ This is a key point. We do ing? And have those per­ olina church Oct. 27, and vocates for abortion places cluding myself." not know whether or not sisting in manifest grave people can't stop talking himself or herself outside Cardinal Dolan's re­ Biden was in a state of sin at least attempted to about it. The media, of church teaching. As a sponse was echoed by grace on the morning he reflect upon or reconsider church leaders, politicians priest, it is my responsibil­ other church notables. But went to receive holy Com­ their actions? -- everyone has an opinion, ity to minister to those it's important to note that munion in South Carolina. Biden recently told and not all those opinions, souls entrusted to my care, there is disagreement on But we do know the plat­ MSNBC that while he prac­ even within the church, and I must do so even in interpretation of Canon form on which he is cam­ tices his faith, he has never were the same. the most difficult situa­ 915 of the Code of Canon paigning for the highest sought to impose his reli­ So what happened? tions." Law, which says that those and most powerful office gious views on others. As a While on the campaign Biden not only is running "obstinately persevering in in the land -- and we know politiCian, his words make trail in late October, Biden on a pro-abortion plat­ manifest grave sin are not that platform approves of perfect sense. As a stopped to attend Mass at form, but also this summer to be admitted to holy continuing to allow hun­ Catholic, they leave much St. Anthony Church in Flo­ announced that he no Communion." dreds of thousands of un­ to be desired. rence, South Carolina, longer supports a ban on In 2018, Bishop Thomas born children to be killed As we face a dwindling where the pastor, Father government-funded abor­ ]. Paprocki of Springfield, each year. Shouldn't we be church with members who Robert E. Morey, refused tion. Illinois, referenced Canon doing all we can to encour­ aren't sure what the church Biden the Eucharist. It is frequently debated 915 when he reiterated age him to have a public teaches, is it too much to In a statement later given within the church whether that U.S. Sen. Richard change of heart? ask that those who pub­ to news organizations, Fa­ or not politicians who go Durbin should not receive The debate, then, has licly profess to be Catholic ther Morey confirmed that against church teaching holy Communion because been wrongly framed. at the very least publicly he had denied Biden the should be admitted to the of his continued pro-abor­ Rather than immediately follow church teaching? sacrament, which was in Eucharist. Cardinal Timo­ tion stance. jumping to whether or not And if not, could they keeping with a 2004 de- thy M. Dolan, archbishop "Because his voting an individual persisting in please just sit down? NORTH C OU N TRY CATHOLI C NOV. 20 , 2019 NEWS OBITUARIES The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Bloomingdale - Kathleen A(Bell) Lowville - Gordon E. Peebles, 86; Fu­ at Notre Dame Church . Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. Kennedy, 91; Mass of Christian Burial neral Services Nov. 13, 201 9 at ~~[J~ The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Nov. 16,2019 at Nov. 16,2019; burial in Sundquist Funeral Home; burial in Cal­ Ogdensburg - Mary "Margaret" (Sar­ Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, 55J, Director 51. Paul's Cemetery. vary Cemetery, Port leyden. gent) Breen, 91 ; Mass of Christian Bur­ 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 ial Nov. 13, 201 9 at Notre Dame Church. (3 15) 393-2920;lax 1-866-314-7296 Cape Vincent - Sandra L. (O'Brien) Malone - Gary R. Benware, 70; Mass [email protected] rg Payne, 75; Funeral Services Nov. 9, 2019 of Christian Burial Nov. 11,2019 at Ogdensburg - David J. Kiah, 71 ; Fu­ at the Cleveland Funeral Home. Notre Dame Church; burial in St. neral Services Nov. 9, 2019 at Frary Fu­ Joseph's Cemetery. neral Home. Copenhagen - leonard E. Vogt, 93; Donor bequests: Mass of Christian Burial Nov. 7,2019 at Malone - Alfred B. Downer,Jr., 55; Fu­ Port Henry - Stanley M. Wojewodzic, St. Mary's Church; burial in 51. Mary's neral Services Nov. 14,2019 atthe 90; Mass of Christian Burial Nov. 15, Cemetery. Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home; burial 2019 at 51. Patrick's Church . A time of thanks in 51. George's Cemetery, Burke. Croghan - Dr. Richard Frank Higby, 74; Potsdam - Cynthia Ann (Eddy) la­ Thanks to all of you throughout the North Country Mass of Christian Burial Nov.16,2019 Malone - Jon E. Guerin, 72; Mass of Pointe, 80; Mass of Christian Burial Nov. who have so generously given to our brothers and sis­ at St. Stephens'sChurch . Christian Burial Nov.8,2019 at Notre 13 at St. Mary'sChurch ; burial in Visita­ ters in the developing countries. I give thanks to Dame Church; burial in Notre Dame tion Cemetery, Norfolk. Almighty God when I reflect upon your generosity in Dexter - Ralph lyle Timerman Jr., 86; Cemetery. prayer and sacrifice for the missions. Funeral Services Nov. 15, 2019 at John­ Tupper Lake - Rita (Perth) Peets, 82; Traditionally November has been dedicated as a time son Funeral Home; burial in Dexter Massena - Christopher J. Meacham, Funeral Services Nov. 12, 2019 at Frary­ of special prayer for our deceased and to remember the Cemetery. 62; Mass of Christian Burial Nov. 14, Stuart Funeral Home. joy they brought into our lives. 2019 at 51. Mary's Church. It is indeed an opportune time to give thanks for our Ellenburg - Blanche L. (Martin) Yelle, Watertown - Margaret Mary benefactors who were witnesses to the Gospel by their 99; Mass of Christian Burial Nov. 14, North Lawrence - C. Charmaine (Stumpf) Cartin, 104; Mass of Christian sacrificial offerings to the Society for the Propagation 2019 at 51. Edmund'sChurch ; burial in (Meacham) Mclaughlin, 90; Mass of Burial Nov. 16,2019 at 51. Patrick's of the Faith. The Pontifical Mission Societies acknowledges with parish cemetery. Christian Burial Nov. 12, 201 9 at 51. Church; burial in Glenwood Cemetery. gratitude the following bequests whose legal process lawrence Church; burial in parish has been completed this year. Houseville - Mary J. (Ziankoski) Sza­ cemetery. Willsboro - Michael D. MacDougal, At the time of this printing, there were several others lach, 88; Mass of Christian Burial Nov. 70; Memorial Services Nov. 16,2019 at yet to be settled for the year. These will be acknowl­ 12,2019 at 51. Hedwig's Church; burial Ogdensburg - Edward S. Breen, 85; 51. Phillip of Jesus Church . edged at a future time. in lowville Rural Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial Nov. 13,2019 God bless their souls, and may they rest in peace as their legacies live on and continue to do great deeds. DISCUSSING DISCIPLESHIP 2019 Calendar Year Bequest Gifts

DON OR LOCATION Date GIFT AMOUNT Tupper Lake, Estate of Wilbur J . Lamica NY 03/2212019 $500.00

Estate of Reverend Norman Pierrepont Poupore Manor, NY 05/21/2019 $26,906.56

2019 Total : Total: $27,406.56

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Notify our offi ce so you don't miss a single Father Christopher C. Carrara, diocesan director of Vocations, and Catherine Russell, Vocations coordinator, meet issue of the North Country Catholic! Call with Immaculate Heart Central Principal Dan Charlebois at the Watertown school. The trio discussed ways the voca­ (315) 608-7556 with your winter address. tions office can assist IHC in helping to form their students in discipleship. Both Father Carrara and Mr. Charlebois are new to their leadership positions. BACK PEW II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC II NOV. 20, 2019 Cardinal to N.Y. bishops: Find solace in St. Peter VATICANCITY(CNS)- With rumors Malone of Buffalo would celebration of Mass at the was calling his disciples to. moment when it all made swirling around about two step down after an apos­ Basilica of St. john Lateran. "He was always a bit con­ sense for St. Peter, the mo­ of their members, the bish­ tolic visitation of his dio­ "To be here at the tomb fused by jesus; he never ment it all came together is ops of New York state cese amid claims of his of the first pope and to­ completely 'got it,' never when his life was literally reached the centerpiece of mishandling of abuse alle­ morrow to be in the pres­ completely comprehended turned upside down, when their "ad limina" pilgrimage gations. ence of his living successor the teaching of jesus," Car­ he was cruCified upside to Rome: the tomb of St. Cardinal Timothy M. in many ways is the goal or dinal Dolan said. down." Peter. Dolan of New York was the trophy" of the "ad limina" The descent of the Holy "I wonder if then he said, The bishops' early morn­ principal celebrant and visit, Cardinal Dolan said in Spirit on Pentecost helped 'Ah, now I get it.'" ing Mass in the grotto of St. homilist at the Mass for the his homily. St. Peter, like it helped the Crucified on Vatican hill, Peter's Basilica Nov. 14 group's visit "ad limina Especially in a time of other apostles, but as st. St. Peter would have seen came the morning after apostolorum," meaning "to "difficulty," the cardinal Peter's disputes with St. symbols of the Roman Em­ media reports that Bishop the threshold of the apos­ said, St. Peter's life offers Paul show, "he was a tad pire and its "power and Nicholas A. DiMarzio of tles." encouragement to the bish­ stubborn" and not always a clout and prestige and au­ Brooklyn has been accused The New York bishops' ops because of his unwa­ quick study, the cardinal thority and worldly suc­ of sexually abusing a minor Vatican visit began Nov. 11 vering love for jesus said. "And aren't we all that cess," Cardinal Dolan said, in the 1970s - a claim he and was to conclude Nov. despite not always under­ way? We're all that way." and he would have known strongly denied - and ru­ 15 with a group meeting standing exactly what Cardinal Dolan said he that "none of it amounted mors that Bishop Richard j. with Pope Francis and the jesus meant and what he often has wondered "if the to a hill of cold polenta." Who is King of your heart? By Mary Beth Bracy ator. It exalts the greatness In a recent homily avail­ Faustina exclaims: "0 King for their King. Contributing writer of the Lord who made us able on YouTube by Father of glory, though you hide "When once men recog­ and the almighty power of jonathan P. Meyer, pastor your beauty, yet the eye of nize, both in private and in As the Newsboys sing in the Savior who sets us free of All Saints Church, Dear­ my soul rends the veil. I public life, that Christ is their song, "It is You," "It is from evil. Adoration is born, Indiana, he spoke of see the angelic choirs giv­ King, society will at last re­ You we adore. 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