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'Children are a blessing' LENT VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Children are ''The generation of children Continuing a series of talks cern, a burden, a risk, is a so­ a blessing, not a burden, and must be responsible," as about the family, Pope Fran­ ciety that is depressed," he BEGINS are a sign of the confident Blessed Paul VI wrote in his cis said birthrates are a clear said, pointing particularly to hope of a couple and of soci­ encyclical "Humanae Vitae," indication of the optimism European countries with de­ 'Remember that ety, Pope Francis said. the pope said. "But having and hope of a couple and of clining populations because "If a family that has been more children cannot be the society in which they of their low birthrates. you are dust' generous in having children looked upon automatically live. "Life is rejuvenated and en­ is looked upon as a burden, as an irresponsible choice. A society that pressures ergies are increased when something's wrong," he said What is more, not having people not to have children, life multiplies," he said. "It is at his Feb. 11 audience. children is a selfish choice." "that considers them a con- enriched, not impoverished!"

Catholic THANKYOU,SISTER RITA Heart Work Camp coming "Here in the Diocese of Og­ densburg we know all about summer camps, Writes Fa­ ther Bryan Stitt. "but Catholic Heart Work Camp PHOTO BY BErn STEELE (CHWC) offers something Father Scott Belina rubs ashes on that we have never had be­ Bishop laValley's forehead during the fore." 2014 Ash Wednesday at St. From June 28 to July 3, Mary's Cathedral in Ogdensburg. Ash teens will have the opportu­ Wednesday, which marks the start of nity to come to Wadhams the penitential season of Lent is Feb. Hall "in order to follow the command of the Lord to 18 this year. In his message for Lent serve the least of their Bishop laValley writes:Maythis Lent brothers and sisters," Father bea privileged sacred time where we Stitt said. The students do find our homes in Christ I pray that Lent a variety of services while 2015 you and )Ilurfami~will renew interacting with youth from )Ilurfaith,nurture)llurlovefor Jesus around the area and beyond. and others,and discover again and FULL STORY, PAGE 4 again His boundless love."This week's issue also features the list of Lenten reg­ ulationsfor2015,Lenten reflections Remembering PHOTO BY OOROTllY MHZ from Pope Francis, Father Muench,Msgr. AHoly Hour was held at St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake Feb. 1to celebrate the retirement of Sister Rita Mawn. Prayer time Whitmore and information about atra­ Mercy Hospital was followed by a reception at the school. Sister Rita, originally from Vermont,spent the past 50 years serving in the Diocese of ditional Lenten program,Operation Rice Ogdensburg. In Saranac Lake, she directed the Resurrection House and served as daily Mass sacristan, led the weekly prayer Bowl. Former administrators and group and music at the Saturday evening Mass. She served on the council of the secular order of Discalced Carmelites chapter ON LENT, PAGES 2,3,6,8-9,11 & 12 staff gathered at St. Patrick's ofthe Divine Will, was the facilitator of the spring and fall Rachel's Vineyard retreats and taught CCD for many years. Church Jan. 31 to honor Mercy FULL STORY, PAGE 3 RITE OF ElEaION: To be held March 1 at St. Mary's Cathedral... p. 5 II NOR TH e 0 U N TRY CA T H 0 Li e OCtSA~ [I' FEB. 18, 2015 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR'S NOTE CAT HOLIC Box 326 Ogd ensburg, N.Y. 13669 A life of faith, of hope and of love USPS 0039-3 400 When I wrote about my more powerfully, through his and illness for the last 30 years and for "whatever Father BISHOP TIRRY mother's death a couple weeks example, he taught us every­ of his life. needs" would put nearly all the R.LAVALLEY ago, I knew that, sooner thing about what was Yet, as we were remembering rest of us to shame. President or later, I would be important in life: faith, mom at her wake, he cited the Hi s was a face you could REV. A. MORGAN sharing thoughts about family, education, hard famous Lou Gehrig line, "today count on at daily Mass, in Vice President losing my dad. work, integrity, friend­ I consider myself the luckiest parish Bible study classes, and SR. JEN NIFERVOTRAW,SSJ None us would have ship and the St. man on the face of this earth." at every parish picnic, concert Secretary- Treasurer guessed how soon the Lawrence River! He knew he had been blessed and party. MARY LOU KILIAN sooner would be. Although he would with a partner who walked And, the rest of us will be Editor/ just 44 days after his have denied it right right beside him for more than grateful for the support we all General Manag er wife started paving the through his last days, 60 years. received in return as we have way, Tom DuPre' fol­ my dad's life wasn't an He loved his children, grand­ been enveloped by the loving, Publish 45 is­ lowed his beloved Anna easy one. When I children and great-grandchil­ grace-filled support of bishops ® sues per year: right up to heaven. lamented with one of dren beyond measure. and priests and sisters and _ Weekl y except I've never been more Mary Lou my brothers that we He loved being a lawyer. faithful Catholic friends during one issue in certain of anything in Kilian became orphans in less And my dad loved his these awful, wonderful weeks. January, every my life. than five weeks, Ed Church. Rest in peace, my beloved other week Our dad knew that shot back, "Dad was an The priests who served at the daddy. beginning the his eight kids and their kids orphan at 13 ." cathedral were among his fa ­ You lived a life of extraordi­ Iend of June through August would be okay since he spent Our father knew deprivation vorite people in the world. nary joy and extraordinary and skipping one week in his life making sure of it. in his Depression-era child­ His generosity in weekly col­ pain, with faith, with hope and December Through his words, and hood, grief in his adolescence lections, to the Bishop's Fund with love till the end. by the Diocese of Ogdensburg. 622W ashington Street, Og­ den sburg, N.Y. 13669. Holding on to Jesus, the message of Lent Editorial Office: 622 Washington Street, Okay - it's about Lent again...... more faith-filled and closer to bring you closer to the Lord. Ogdensburg, N. Y. 13669. 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The newly election officers ofthe Sacred Heart Found are,from left,Joseph Butler,Jr.treasurer;Jayme St.Croix,secretary; Nancy Mc­ Cabe, president and Stephen Gebo,vice-president. Visit our website Update on SH Foundation www.northcountrycatholic.org WATERlOWN - The Sacred Heart in the name of the Father, of Catholic communities of Read Bishop LaValley's columns Foundation has announced the Son, and of the Holy Cape Vincent, Rosiere, and Search archived papers the selection of officers for Spirit." While many are not Chaumont. In Watertown, View di ocesan events and much more 2015 Board of Directors. personally able to spread priests serve in St. Anthony's, Nancy McCabe will be serv­ God's love throughout the St. Patrick's, and Our Lady of (j Find us on Facebook! ing as president with world, a financial contribu­ the Sacred Heart parishes. Stephen Gebo returning as tion to educate such aspiring Retired Missionaries of the vice-president. Joseph Butler young men, becomes a valu­ Sacred Heart also serve in Jr. is also returning as treas­ able contribution to this mis­ various parishes in the dio­ urer, and Jayme St. Croix sion. cese when the regular parish Mav 2, 2015 Dinner/Dancing/Auction joins the executive commit­ Last year, the Sacred Heart priests are on vacation. Our 2nd Annual Gala will take place on May 2, 2015 in the White Room of the tee as secretary. Foundation awarded Support for the mission of Rainbow Banquet Hall in Altona. We hope that parishioners, family, alumni and The mission of the Sacred $77,000 to support 76 young the Sacred Heart Foundation friends will join us for this fun filled night to benefi t Seton Academy and Seton Heart Foundation is to men studying in 12 different may be offered by becoming Catholic. Dinner choices include roast beef, stuffed chicken breast, or vegetable stir spread the word of God by countries around the world a member; attending the an­ fry. There will be a cash bar and cake will be served for dessert. This is a wonderful opportunity for adults to dress up, chat with family and friends, and have a few raising funds which provide through the Missionaries of nual benefit dinner in Sep­ laughs. We will even have a "hat" walk if you care to show off your creative side. financial assistance for the the Sacred Heart. Si nce its in­ tember; or entering the education of those studying ception in 1968, the Sacred Sacred Heart Foundation/FX Eight people will be seated per table. Consider purchasing a table of 8 for to be priests and brothers of Heart Foundation has Caprara Memorial Golf Tour­ business, family, friends, or for a special Mother's Day treat. Individual tickets are $4 the Missionaries of the Sa­ awarded over 1.5 million dol­ nament in June. Information per adult or $300 per table of 8. Tickets must be purchased prior to April 16. cred Heart anywhere in the lars to support the formation is available on the founda­ "\-...... world. of priests through the Mis­ tion's website www.sacred­ This mission was given to sionaries of the Sacred Heart. heartfoundation.com or by Mark your dinner choices and make check payable to Seton prior to April 16 Christ when he said, "Go Locally, the Missionaries of contacting the Sacred Heart Dinner Choices: Number of Roast Beef therefore and make disciples the Sacred Heart serve in the Foundation office at 315- Number of Stuffed Chicken Breast of all nations, baptizing them diocese as priests in the 782-3344. __ Number of Vegetable Stir Fry Name: ______Amount Enclosed: ______

Holv Snirit Novena to St. Theresa Tickets may be purchased individually ($40) or as a table of 8 ($300·a savings of $20). Holy Spirit, you who make me see St. Theresa, the little flower, Ta bles of8 must be paid ill fil ii at time of reservatioll. 1M-. I MALONE everythi ng and show me the way to please pick me a rose from ~ OFFICE reach my ideal. You who give me th e Name to be placed on your table of 8: ______Di vine Gi flto forgive the wrong that is your heavenly garden and send PRODUCTS done to mc and you who arc in all it to me with a message of instances army life with mc. I in thi s love. Ask God to grant me the Dean Lamica sho rt di alogue thank you for everythi ng and confirm once more that favor I thee implore. And te ll Checks and dinner choices may be mailed to: Seton Academy, 23 SI. Charles St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901 . We Sales Representative will be happy to mail your tickets to you 1 never want 10 be separated frol11 you him I will love him each day 333 West Main St. , Malone no maHer how great mate ri a l desire more and more. Name ______may be. I want to be with you and my Address: ______loved ones in yo ur perpetual glory, Say the above prayer plus 5 1-800-894-6626 Am en. Th ank you fo r your love Our Father's, 5 Hai l Mary' s City' ______State' ______Zip Code: toward me and my love ones. and 5 Glory Be's. Phone: 518-483-6600 EM 0 RT H COU T RY CAT H 0 L I C DIOCESAN LIFE ~ I N N FEB.18,2015

Lenten regulations for 2015 Bishop's Schedule Synod on the Family February 18 is Ash the Lord's command to re­ Sunday, May 31. Feb. 18 - 12p.m., Mass at 5t. Mary's Anyone wishing to respond to the Wednesday, which marks the form our lives and to prepare Cathedral questions for the Synod on the beginning of the Season of for the joyful celebration of Marriage Family to be held in Fall 2015, may Lent. Easter. Parishes are highly Although other seasons are Feb.21- 4 p.m., Mass at the Newman encouraged to offer periods do so by going the diocesan web­ more suitable, the celebra­ Ministry Retreat at Wadhams Hall site (www.rcdony.org) and click­ Abstinence of Eucharistic Adoration dur­ tion of marriage and the All Catholics who have ing the Lenten Season, as Nuptial Mass are not forbid­ ing on the banner"The Vocation reached their 14th birthday well as, the traditional devo­ den during Lent, according Feb. 22 - 8a.m., Mass at 5t. Mary's Cathe­ and Mission of the Family in the are bound to abstain totally tions of the Stations of the to The Code of Canon Law. dral Church and in the Contemporary from meat on the following Cross and the recitation of When liturgical rules permit, World" and following the instruc­ the Rosary. days: Ash Wednesday, all Fri­ the Ritual Mass for the Cele­ Feb.23-24- Pontifical College tions. Contact Ian Fawcett at days of Lent, and Good Fri­ bration of Marriage may be Josephinum Board ofTrustees Meeting in [email protected] for username day. Sacrament of Penance used and the nuptial blessing and password. Again during the Season of may be given. However, you Columbus,OH Fasting Lent, Bishop LaValley encour­ should advise the spouses All Catholics between the ages parishes throughout the and their guests to exercise Rest in Peace Environmental Stewardship ages of 18 and 59 are bound Diocese to dedicate Tuesday proper restraint in accord of the fifth week of Lent with the penitential character also to observe the Law of This week marks the anniversary Why do Irecyde? Fast on the following days: (March 24) to the Sacrament of Lent. The question was asked "Why do I Ash Wednesday (Feb. 18) and of Penance as part of "The of the deaths of the fol/owing Good Friday (April 3). Fast­ Light is on for You" program. Obligation clergymen men who have served recycle?" ing, that is, eating less, in­ In addition, parishes might All Christ's faithful are in the Diocese of Ogdensburg My choice is to reduce my impact volves limiting oneself to a want to adopt the model of obliged by divine law to do Feb. 18 - Rev. Charles Guillot, M.S.C, on our planet,supporting a sustain­ single full meal and avoiding dedicating one Lenten penance. The days set aside able environment.Through my faith evening each week to provid­ 1985 food between meals. Lighter for fast and abstinence in Feb. 19 - Rev. William R. Bourbeau, and ecology journey and participa­ nourishment may be taken ing occasion for the Sacra­ Lent are special ways of tion in programs like Care for Creation on two other occasions in the ment of Penance, as doing penance and are an ex­ 1954 suggested for Advent. Feb. 20 - Rev. Lucian Leger,O.M.I., and Lent 4.5 , I learned about my re­ course of the day. pression of unity for all the sponsibility to care for our home, Church. 1874; Rev. Daniel O'Riordan, O.M.I., planet earth, first to minimize waste Easter Duty 1897 Prayer and penance and to up-cycle when possible. My All Catholics who have Feb.21- Rev. Charles A.Paquette The entire season of Lent Chrism Mass awareness was expanded by partici­ should be observed in a reached the age of reason A reminder that this year's O.M.I., 1925; Rev.John J. Kelly, 1944 must confess their serious pating in the program "Awakening spirit of prayer and penance. Chrism Mass will be cele­ Feb. 22 - Rev. Edward Tortel, O.M.I., Spending extra time in sins in the Sacrament of brated on Thursday, March the Dreamer" sponsored by the reli­ prayer or Bible study, attend­ Penance at least once a year. 26 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's 1901; Rev. Peter H.J. Ryan, 1930 gioussisters. ing daily Mass, voluntary They must also receive Holy Cathedral in Ogdensburg. Feb. 23 - Rev. Leo Heinrichs,O.F.M ., The question posed,about throw­ sacrifice and self-denial, Communion at least once Details pertaining to this 1908; Rev. Edward Blanchard, 1922; ing things away was "Where is combined with works of each year during the Easter event will be forthcoming. Rev.Andre Payette, O.M.I., 1976 season, which this year ex­ away?" (Another part of our planet, charity and service to others, Feb. 24 - Rev. George Belanger, 1932; someone else's space,the ocean, the are all excellent ways to obey tends from Feb . 22, the First Sunday of Lent, until Trinity Funerals during Sacred Triduum Rev.William J.Murphy,CS.CO., 1959 atmosphere?) On Holy Thursday, Good The question summons oneselfto Friday, and Holy Saturday, Funeral Masses may not be transform thought and action to a celebrated. However, a Fu­ To Report Abuse new world view. Like the mustard S1 MARY'S RA~~LE seed we contain history and the hope neral Service consisting of If you have a complaint of suspected the Liturgy of the Word and of the future, realizing our ability to the Final Commendation misconduct involving diocesan be to be co-creators with God .. G(AM) rRJZE: +1QOOO may be held in Church. clergy, religious, employees or volun­ By not purchasing bottled water or teers, contact: Enter fo r yo ur chance to win $10,000 CASH! soda there is no need to recycle bot­ Victims Assistance Coordinator, Terri­ (Winner pays NYS sa les tax) Drawing wi ll be held Apri l 5, 2015. tles.For those that are not aware the Prayer to Blessed Vi rgin anne Yanulavich, Adult & Youth 2M ini prizes of$100 wi ll be drawn on Feb. 8th and March 8th Oh most beautiful flower of Mt. landfill has FREE recycling center All proceeds to benefit St. Mary's Ch urch in Canton and its ministries. Cannel, fruitfu l wine splendor of Counseling Services of Northern New (plastics-cans-bottles-newspapers­ Ca ll the parish office at 315-386-2543 or fill out the fo rmbelow for tickets. Heaven, Blessed Mother of the son York, PO Box 2446, Plattsburgh, NY, magazines- of God, Immaculate Virg in, assist 12901; e-mail: terrianneyan­ Clothing-metals and office pa­ : ------St . 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Seton Academy and Seton Catholic celebrated the beginning of Catholic Schools Week at St.Alexander's Church in Morrisonville on Jan.24. When the students were given Bishop Terry R.laValley celebrated Mass at St.john's in Madrid Jan.31. He is shown above with those who assisted atthe Iiturgy,Sid­ the opportunity to dress as someone famous Shaylee Staves dressed as St. Elizabeth ney Belmore,Jaron Belmore, Tyler Fitzgerald, Kayly Belmore and Deacon Dan McGrath. Seton, the patron of her school.

Trinity Catholic in Massena has just completed The Trinity Knights have played 10 games against both public and parochial schools, with the boys winning the North Country Catholic Classic tournament at the end of Janu­ The Nature Center visited St. Mary's School in Canton during Catholic Schools Week.The ary. Pictured here are the girls and boys teams. From left, first row, are Mateo Mejia, Trevor Franas, Sean Murphy, liamO'Neill and Pre Kthrough second graders leamed about turtles while the third through sixth love; middle, Nathaniel Doe,Sophie Stankovich, Coach Thomas Olden burgh, Amanda Polarolo and Owen Flynn; back, Kailey grade students explored owl pellets. Here,Maria Pena is holding aturtle shell. Peets, Caroline Cromie, laura Guimond, Ryan Deshane, Carson Witkop and Chloe Wilson. II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CA T H 0 L i e • DIOCESAN LIFE FEB , 18 , 2015

A LENTEN TRADITION What is CRS' Operation Rice Bowl? CRS Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services' crsricebowl.org Lenten faith-in-action program for parishes, schools and families, The program invites 40th ANN I V E R S A R Y I crsplatodearroz.org Catholics to live in solidarity with our poorest and most vulnerable brothers and sisters through the three Lenten pillars of praying, fasting, and almsgiving. Participants journey throughout the forty days of Lent with the daily reflections included in the Lenten Calendar, offering small, suggested sacrificial gifts to fill their Rice Bowls as they read and watch Stories of Hope from individuals and communities whose lives have been changed by CRS Rice Bowl contributions. 40 years ago, Catholics in the United States wanted to respond to famine in Africa. Could we feed the hungry through Lenten prayers, fasting and almsgiving? The answer was yes-and it came in the form of a small cardboard box. 40 years later, it still does. CRS Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services' Lenten faith-in-action program for families and faith communities. As a tool for your Lenten journey, it encompasses the entire liturgical season, beginning on Ash Wednesday (February 18, 2015) and concluding on Easter Sunday (April 6, 2015).

CRS Rice Bowl asks us to: Pray: Incorporate global awareness into personal and communal prayer with reflections on the Stations of the Cross, the Seven Sorrows of Mary and the Lives of the -infused with Catholic social teaching. Fast: Turn family or community meals into moments of global solidarity with simple, meatless recipes from countries around the world-and don't forget to learn how to prepare them with Fr. Leo Patinghug in CRS About Catholic Relief Services: Rice Bowl's Global Kitchen video series! Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States, Give alms: What you give us for Lent ,.:~v;co",,,(: changes lives! Use your cardboard CRS Rice S~~~· Bowl or the new CRS Rice Bowl app to track ,... -- ~ your Lenten sacrifices-and to see how your ~ ~~ ~ gift changes lives-as you journey from Ash ·'.tlt.rcl¢' Wednesday to Easter Sunday. We are the official overseas relief and development agency of the U.s. Conference of Catholic Bishops and a member of Caritas International and the National Catholic Development Conference , www.crs ,org NORTH C OUNTRY CA THOL I C FEB . 18,20 1 5 DIOCESAN LIFE

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When you give to CRS Rice Bowl... 75 percent of your gift supports CRS' programs around the world. Some examples include: Agriculture projects help farmers improve harvests; water sanitation projects bring clean water to communities; Education projects provide resources and training. 25 percent of your donations go to hunger and poverty alleviation efforts in your own community. WAYS TO PARTICIPATE Lent is our time of preparation We begin our Lenten journey on Ash Wednesday. During these 40 days, we ponder what it means to "give up, take up and lift up." Using the spiritual practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, we deepen our relationship with Christ and discern where God is working in our lives. Once a week during Lent: Read the Stories of Hope and learn how you are making a difference through CRS. Prepare and share simple meatless meals using the CRS Rice Bowl recipes. Put your Lenten offerings into your CRS Rice Bowl. You may also return your gift online.

~ Download the App ~CRS ~ ~:~t:~c;a~~;~~~~~~~~:~t i~e~~ta~ ~~~I~S~n:~~ti::a~ii:~ . new refiections, an integrated Twitter feed and a new way to track your & These fun resources can help bring Lent to life for your family. Spend 5 minutes each day in prayer and reflection. The Daily Calendar includes reflections and activity suggestions for each day of Lent. Test your knowledge of global hunger and poverty realities by taking the World Awareness Quiz More ideas available at www.crsricebowl.org/family­ activities/ All of the information here can gaI10pinto

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Live global solidarity in Your Family In a large pot, saute onion, bell pepper and garlic in oil. Stir In with families around the world rice. Cook, stirring often, until onions are soft. Add water and cook, cov ered, until most of the w ater has been absorbed. Place your family's CRS Rice Bowl on the center of your Add beans and bay leaf. Mix well and cook over medium heat table and fill it with your Lenten sacrifices! Start or end for 15 minutes. Serve hot w ith cheese or fried egg. each day with a brief reflection from the Lenten Calendar. Read Stories of Hope from around the world to see how you can live out your Gospel call, and reflect on the Lives of the Saints to see how others have lived that same call. Let Father Leo Patalinghug teach your family how to prepare simple meals in CRS Rice Bowl's Global Kitchen WShare your simple meal: #4Lent4Ufe video series. http://www,crsricebowl.org/recipe-archive/ crsricebowl.org WORLD/NATION II NOR.TH COUNTR.Y CATHOLIC FEB. 18, 2015

CNS PHOTOS/PAUL HARING PopeFrancis places a red biretta on new Cardinal John Dew of Wellington, New Zealand,during aconsistory at which the pope created 20 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Feb. 14.Above, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis exchange greetings at the conclusion of aconsistory, Pope: becoming a cardinal 'a call to greater love' sistory, a prayer service dur­ the College of Cardinals. able to love without limits, new cardinals, the College of By Cindy Wooden ing which he personally wel­ Pope Francis' meditation at but also to be faithful in par­ Cardinals expanded to 227 Catholic News Service comed 19 churchmen into the ceremony focused on the ticular situations and with members, 125 of whom are the College of Cardinals. famous passage about love practical gestures. It means under the age of 80 and VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a Valen­ The 20th new cardinal, 95 - from St. Paul's First Letter to loving what is great without therefore eligible to vote in a tine's Day ceremony to cre­ year-old Colombian Cardinal the Corinthians (13:4-7), neglecting what is small." conclave to elect a new pope. ate 20 new cardinals, Pope Jose Pimiento Rodriguez, re­ which begins: "Love is pa­ The 20 new cardinals come After the new cardinals Francis offered a meditation tired bishop of Manizales, tient, love is kind." from 18 nations, including professed their faith by recit­ on Christian love and, espe­ was unable to attend the cer­ "All of us, myself first," three -- Cape Verde, Myanmar ing the Creed and formally cially, what it means for emony and was to receive his should be guided by St. and Tonga -- that had never swore fidelity and obedience those who guide and minis­ red biretta - a three-cornered Paul's words, he said, be­ had a cardinal before. Only to the pope and his succes­ ter in the church. hat --and his cardinal's ring cause every Christian min­ one of the cardinals works in sors, they approached Pope 'The greater our responsi­ in his homeland. istry "flows from charity, the Roman Curia: French Car­ Francis one by one to receive bility in serving the church, Retired Pope Benedict XVI must be exercised in charity dinal Dominique Mamberti, their biretta, their cardinal's the more our hearts must ex­ attended the ceremony, sit­ , is ordered toward charity." head of the Apostolic Signa­ ring and the assignment of a pand according to the meas­ ting in the front row of St. The patience Christian love ture, the Vatican's highest "titular" church in Rome, ure of the heart of Christ," he Peter's Basilica alongside the calls for, he said, is a call to court. which makes them part of said Feb. 14 during the con- already existing members of catholicity. "It means being With the creation of the 20 the Roman clergy. ------Warm up with Good News! Order your 2015 Diocesan Directory! Visit our website at www.northcountrycatholic.org The Official 2015 Directory of to pay by Credit Card for immediate delivery. the Diocese of Ogdensburg OR Send this coupon with payment to: North Country Catholic includes detailed information PO Box 106, Canajoharie, New York, 13317 about parishes. schools and ""Please allow 3-4 weeks/or delivery when mailing in your renewal"" other Catholic organizations. I w~:~~ i ~: ~;~;~~:$~7$ ~g~~~d~ ~;~~~e$~~~ ~ :~~~~~i~enn~O:y Order online at 'Warm up with a D New Subscription D Renewal e-mai l address: www.northcountrycatholic.org subscription to the Name ______North Country Catholic or call our office at and find out what is Address, ______happening with the City______State_ Zip ___ 315-608-7556 Diocese of Ogdensburg. Parish ______to order yours todayt II NORTH C 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 Lie FEB. 18 , 2015 WORLD/NATION Become islands of mercy CATHOLIC in the sea of world's WORLD indifference, pope says communities and lay people Christ died and rose again" By Carol Glatz need regular reflection and and recognize that "all that AT A GLANCE Catholic News Service "interior renewal, lest we be­ our brothers and sisters pos­ come indifferent and with­ sess is a gift for the church Pope Benedict has no regret, doubt about decision to retire, aide says VATICANCITY(CNS) - Christians are draw into ourselves." and all of humanity." VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Retired Pope Benedict XVI has never doubted or regret­ called to overcome apathy, The best way for Catholics ted his decision to resign, knowing it was the right thing to do for the good of discouragement and preten­ Pope Francis delivers not to be overwhelmed by so the church, said Archbishop Georg Ganswein, prefect of the papal household tions of self-sufficiency by much bad news in the world and personal secretary to the retired pope. "The church needs a strong helms­ letting God enter into their message for Lent and to avoid the "spiral of hearts, making them joyful, distress and powerlessness," man," and Pope Benedict was keenly aware of his own waning strength while God's love breaks down he said, is to become united faced with such a demanding ministry, the archbishop said in an interview merciful and strong, Pope Francis said. the walls of "that fatal with­ in prayer, to concretely help published Feb.12 in the Italian daily Corriere della Sera. Two years after Pope Through prayer, charity drawal into ourselves, which others and to see suffering as Benedict's historic announcement Feb.ll to step down as supreme pontiff, and humility before God, is indifference," he said. an occasion for one's own Archbishop Ganswe in said the retired pope "is convinced that the decision he people receive a heart "which By receiving jesus, by lis­ conversion. made and announced was the right one. He has no doubt. He is very serene and is firm and merCiful, atten­ tening to his word, receiving Witnessing so much need certain in this: His decision was necessary and made 'after having repeatedly tive and generous, a heart the sacraments and engaging "reminds me of the uncer­ examined my conscience before God,'" he said, citing words from the pope's which is not closed, indiffer­ in prayer, "we become what tainty of my own life and my we receive: the Body of dependence on God and my Feb. 11, 2013, announcement. ent or prey to the globaliza­ tion of indifference," the Christ," which is a living, brothers and sisters," he pope said in his message for united communion of mem­ said. 'Fifty Shades of Grey' called 'direct assault' on marriage, morality Lent, which begins Feb. 18 bers that share their gifts and Only by humbly accepting WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The new movie "Fifty Shades of Grey" is "a direct assault for Latin-rite Catholics. leave "no room for indiffer­ one's limitations and recog­ on Christian marriage and on the moral and spiritual strength of God 's people," In fact, the individualistic ence." nizing God's infinite abun­ Cincinnati's archbishop told pastors in his archdiocese. "We need to inform our "selfish attitude of indiffer­ Parishes and Catholic or­ dance can people "resist the people about the destructive message of this movie and to highlight the ence has taken on global pro­ ganizations, too, must share diabolical temptation of beauty of God's design for loving relationships between a husband and a wife portions," turning it into "one and care for the weakest, thinking that by our own ef­ poorest and most marginal­ in the bond of marriage," Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr said in an early Febru­ of the most urgent chal­ forts we can save the world ized, refusing to "take refuge and ourselves." ary letter. "The story line is presented as a romance; however, the underlying lenges" that "we, as Chris­ tians, need to confront," the in a universal love that would Msgr. Giampietro Dal Toso, theme is that bondage, dominance, and sadomasochism are normal and pleas­ pope wrote. embrace the whole world, secretary of the Pontifical urable," he added. Archbishop Schnurr'S letter echoed the sentiment expressed Released by the Vatican while failing to see the Council Cor Unum, the office by several Catholic and other religious leaders and organizations that have crit­ jan. 27, the text of the pope's Lazarus sitting before our which handles the pope's icized the film, hitting theaters Feb.l3.lt is based on the first book in a trilogy Lenten message focused on closed doors." charitable giving, presented by E.L.James that features an erotic and sadomasochistic story line about a the need for inner conver­ May Catholic communities the Lenten message at a Vat­ young college student who agrees to become a sex slave to a business tycoon. sion and renewal, with the "become islands of mercy in ican news conference. title, "Make your hearts firm," the midst of a sea of indiffer­ He said indifference -­ ence," the pope said. Women are not guests, but full participants in church life, pope says which is from the Letter of where everything becomes james. The church and its organi­ the same or equally valid -­ VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Saying he knows the history of the subjugation of A firm heart is strong and zations must go out to ends results in an eradication of women continues to have a negative impact on how women are treated, Pope steadfast against temptation of the earth by praying with values, meaning and any dis­ Francis called for greater roles for women in the church and for greater assis­ and evil, but it is also open to the church in heaven and en­ tinction between good and tance and workplace flexibility to ensure they can make the best choices for God, capable of being gaging with the wider world, evil, true and false. themselves and their families. Pope Francis told the Pontifical Council for Cul­ "pierced by the Spirit," he said. "If everything is the same, ture Feb. 7 that its study of women's cultures was a topic "close to my heart," touched by his love and Even the faithful who are if nothing is different and now in heaven have not and that he fully recognizes the need "to study new criteria and methods to moved to share it with oth­ therefore is more or less turned their backs "on the valid, what can one invest ensure women feel they are not guests, but full participants in the various ers, he said. "When the people of God sufferings of the world," re­ one's life in7" he asked. spheres of the life of society and the church. This challenge can no longer be are converted to his love, joicing "in splendid isola­ The church upholds the postponed," he said. The preparatory document for the meeting said that in the they find answers to the tion," rather, they want truth, its standards and prin­ West, more and more women between the ages of 20 and 50 are leaving the questions that history con­ Christ's "victory of love" to ciples, and recognizes differ­ church. Many have "reached places of prestige within society and the work­ tinually raises," the pope penetrate the whole world, ence "between oneself and place, but have no corresponding decisional role nor responsibility" within the said, including the pressing which is why they accom­ the other, between one church community. Pope Francis told the council-- whose members are all car­ problem today of "the global­ pany those on earth as they lifestyle and another, be­ continue God's work, the dinals, bishops, priests and laymen -- "I am convinced of the urgency of offer­ ization of indifference." tween oneself and God," the "Indifference to our neigh­ pope said. monsignor said. ing space to women in the life of the church and to welcoming them, taking God calls every man and ''The church does not de­ into account specific and changing cultural and social sensitivities." bor and to God also repre­ sents a real temptation for us woman to him, he said. That nounce certain situations Christians," he said, which is why "in each of our neigh­ simply to censure them but means the church, parish bors, then, we must see a she wishes to offer paths to­ brother or sister for whom ward healing," he said. li N 0 RT H COU NTRY CATH OL I C COMMENTARY FEB.18,2015 SCRIPTURE REFlEGIONS Lent: a time to renew our baptismal promises This past Wednesday, commitment to following their faith to combat the made for all of us a New crowds of Catholic jesus Christ. evils of our day. FEB.22 Covenant in His blood. Christians came ex­ This year also Our first reading is about The Gospel gives Mark's pectantly to provides inspiration God's terrible anger with the First Sunday oflent abbreviated story of Christ's churches through­ for all Catholics to human race- all except READINGS temptation in the desert by out the world. remember and cele­ Noah and his family. Genesis 9:8-15 Satan. Why? brate the day of Because of this just man 1 Peter 3:18-22 jesus experienced the They came to re­ their Baptism and and his family, God in­ Mark 1:12-15 same temptations the devil ceive ashes, the Confirmation. structed him to build an ark uses on all humans - the sign that they "be­ Every year we so that he could escape the temptations to comfort and longed" They hope to rise again avenging flood-waters that sensual appetites, the temp­ wanted to declare from the ashes of would destroy all other liv­ economic misery to both tations to abuse whatever the guilty and the innocent. their allegiance to Monsignor our sins and fail- ing creatures. power we have, the tempta­ the Gospel. ures "to create our­ After forty days, that ark This Lent may we seek tions to pride and posses­ Lent is a time for Paul E. selves anew". must have been a rather through God's grace to rid sions. Catholics to renew Whitmore Every year we take smelly place! As Noah ourselves of blindness and As jesus went into the their baptismal a journey, a pilgrim­ stepped out of the ark, he indifference that distances desert, so we should seek promises in which they age through penance, self­ breathed new freshness us from the reality of the in­ out a quiet space for reflec­ pledged total commitment discipline, prayer, and, from a world washed clean tense evils of our day. tion and renewal, for re­ to the ideals of Truth and hopefully, an abundance of by water. It's a special time for us to freshing talks with jesus, Love that sum up who God good works, to the refresh­ Lent can help wash our remember and renew of all inviting our family mem­ is and the prinCiples they ing Easter waters of re­ world clean as we go from the covenants God has bers to do the same. claim to live by. newal. the ashes of war, the mur­ made with us from the be­ Remember the words of This happens to be the This year seems especially der of innocent children ginning. jesus as he began his public Year of Consecrated Life, in critical for Catholics and both in and out of their Lent brings to us a greater ministry: "This is the time of which we honor and sup­ other Christians to publi­ mothers' wombs, and the appreciation for the Passion fulfillment. Repent and be­ port those who give total cally exercise the power of greed that has brought such and Death of jesus as He lieve in the Gospel. MAKING SENSE OF BIOETHICS Medical assistance with the battle of the bulge Bariatric surgery, which ing obesity-correction tech­ of the outlet from the stom­ tion, is expected to run be­ underlying goal of losing often involves banding of niques notes, "Bariatric sur­ ach pouch can require fur­ tween $30,000 and $40,000, weight and some patients the stomach, is a widely gery is particularly ther surgeries. making it competi­ ultimately regain the weight used procedure for treating interesting because it uses Nearly 20 percent tive with various they lose either through en­ severe obesity. surgical methods to modify of patients experi­ forms of bariatric largement of the stomach Another approach that re­ healthy organs, is not cura­ ence chronic gas­ surgery. pouch or a return to com­ lies on an implantable tive, but offers symptom re­ trointestinal Because the stom­ pulsive eating patterns or "stomach pacemaker" also lief for a condition that is symptoms. Wound ach pacemaker does both. Results have been sim­ appears poised to assist considered to result from infections, clot for­ not modify the ilarly mixed for patients re­ those struggling with signif­ lack of self-control and is mation, vitamin de­ stomach or the in­ ceiving the stomach icant weight gain. subject to significant preju­ ficiencies, testines as organs, pacemaker: some lose and Many people have already dice." cardiorespiratory but instead reduces keep off significant amounts benefitted from these kinds The healthy organ that is failure, and other appetite by blocking of weight; others show only of surgical interventions, en­ modified is the stomach, complications like Father Tadeusz electrical signals in negligible improvements abling them to shed a great which may be either banded gallstones and os­ the abdominal when they are unable to ad­ deal of weight, improve or surgically modified with teoporosis can also Pacholczyk Ph.D. vagus nerve, some of here to the needed life-long their health and get a new staples to create a small occasionally arise. the surgery-related changes in eating habits. lease on life. stomach pouch. This causes A new device, complications asso­ Among the ethical ques­ At the same time, how­ food to be retained in the sometimes de- ciated with modify- tions that need to be consid­ ever, it's important for us to small pouch for a longer pe­ scribed as a "pacemaker for ing or stapling the stomach ered with regard to examine such interventions riod of time, creating a feel­ the stomach," was recently are eliminated. surgically-based approaches from an ethical point of ing of fullness, with the approved by regulators at Other surgical complica­ are: Should an expensive, in­ view. It's not simply a matter effect of reducing how the Food and Drug Adminis­ tions related to the insertion vasive and potentially risky of weight loss, achieved by much a person ingests at a tration. This rechargeable of the device into the ab­ surgery be routinely used any means whatsoever, but single meal. and implantable device domen have sometimes for an anomaly that might a rational decision made Like any surgical tech­ blocks electrical nerve sig­ been observed, however, as be addressed by modifica­ after carefully weighing the nique, bariatric surgery has nals between the stomach well as adverse events asso­ tions in diet and eating risks, benefits and alterna­ risks associated with it: Mor­ and the brain and helps to ciated with its use, like pain, habits? tives. tality from the surgery itself diminish the feeling of nausea and vomiting. What criteria should be Bjorn Hofmann, a medical is less than one percent, but being hungry. The cost for Bariatric surgery, it should met before such surgery is ethicist who writes about post-surgical leakage into the small machine, along be noted, is not universally seriously considered? the ethical issues surround- the abdomen or malfunction with its surgical implanta- successful in terms of the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE II NOR TH e 0 U N TRY C AT H 0 Li e FEB. 18 , 2015 II ENTERTAINMENT ATTHE MOVIES JUPITER ASCENDING trol of the entire universe. Stinger notes. "Bees never By Joseph McAleer The ruthless elder son, lie." Catholic NewsSer vice Balem (Eddie Redmayne), And how_So jupiter is conspires against his sister, swept away by Caine and Kalique (Tuppence Middle­ becomes a pawn in the Heavenly bodies -- human ton), and playboy brother Abrasax power struggle. and alien -- collide in spec­ Titus (Douglas Booth). This damsel in distress has tacular fashion in "jupiter In this profoundly non­ two goals: Save Earth, and Ascending" (Warner Bros.), a biblical account, Earth was return home to her family in 3-D science-fiction romp seeded by the Abrasax eons Kansas -- er -- Chicago. through the cosmos. ago. It now serves as a If this all sounds confus­ Written and directed by source of raw material for a ing, and more than a little Lana and Andy Wachowski, magical elixir which keeps silly, it is, and much of the creators of The "Matrix" tril­ the aliens eternally young. film is unintentionally hilar­ ogy, the film is an action­ In other words, humans are ious. The Wachowskis may packed, mythology-laden being harvested for food, a have strong opinions about mash-up of several classic la "Soylent Green." industrial might, the abuse fantasy films, most notably "Life is an act of consump­ of power, and the plight of ''The Wizard of Oz ." tion," cackles Balem. the individual, but these all Instead of Dorothy Gale, So where does our heroine get lost in the ether. we have jupiter jones (Mila fit in? jupiter, although born The film contains intense Kunis), who leaves her drab of human parents, is some­ but bloodless sci-fi action, Chicago home for a grand how the heir to the entire partial rear nudity, some in­ galactic adventure, guided shebang, thanks to some nuendo, a benign view to­ by a hunky alien, Caine reincarnation mumbo­ wards egg donation, and (Channing Tatum), a human­ jumbo. occasional crude and pro­ wolf hybrid with pointy We discover this early on fane language. The Catholic ears_ when Caine's buddy, an as­ News Service classification jupiter finds herself not in tute beekeeper aptly named is A-III -- adults. The Motion Oz but on distant worlds Stinger (Sean Bean), sees Picture Association of Amer­ controlled by the royal thousands of bees swarm ica rating is PG-1 3 -- parents House of Abrasax. Following around the young woman. strongly cautioned. Some the death of the matriarch, "Bees are genetically dis­ material may be inappropri­ CNS PHOTO/WARNER BROS three children vie for con- posed to recognize royalty," ate for children under 13. Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis star in a scene from the movie "Jupiter Ascending_" Medical CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE cluding dietary counseling, In sum, there are notable It is also of ethical impor­ exercise, behavior modifica­ Father Pacholczyk, Ph.D. differences between such The DioccscofOgdcIl$bur& tance that physicians and tion and support." surgical interventions and earned his doctorate in neu­ NORTH COUNTRY surgeons not be unduly in­ These broad guidelines traditional weight loss tech­ roscience from Yale and did fluenced by device manu­ are intended to spark dis­ niques involving exercise post-doctoral work at Har­ CATHOLIC facturers to utilize their cussion on the part of pa­ and diet. With the surgical vard. He is a priest of the various stomach banding tients and their medical techniques, due diligence diocese of Fall River, MA, apparatuses or their pace­ team: How much support will be required both prior and serves as the Director ison maker devices. has an individual really re­ to and following such inter­ of Education at The National In 1991 , the National Insti­ ceived prior to looking into ventions, particularly in Catholic Bioethics Center in FACEBOOK tutes of Health developed a weight reduction surgery or light of the ongoing discus­ Phi/adelphia. See www.ncb­ consensus statement on stomach pacemaker inser­ sions about the cost-effec­ center.org "Gastrointestinal Surgery for tion7 Some patients may tiveness, safety, risks and Severe Obesity" that offers have tried diligently for outcomes of interventional guidance for clinical deci­ years to lose weight, while surgery for the overweight IJ II sion making. The statement others may have made only patient. • Find Us notes that, beyond having a cursory, poorly-supported serious weight problem, pa­ efforts. The need for sup­ tients seeking therapy for port is also likely to con­ • Like Us the first time for their obe­ tinue following bariatric sity should "generally be en­ surgery or after the implan­ • Follow Us couraged to try non-surgical tation of a stomach pace­ treatment approaches in- maker. CJ Like II NORTH C OUNTRY C ATHOLI C AROUND THE DIOCESE FEB . 18, 2015

CLINTON ESSEX and sharing it with other Catholics. CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER S1 PATRICK'S DAY DINNER IHC OPEN HOUSES Treadwells Mill -The Catholic Daughters Elizabethtown - St. Elizabeth'swill hold Watertown -Immaculate Heart Central of the Americas, Court #2663, is sponsor­ its annual St. Patrick's day dinner. School to hold open houses for new and ing a Chicken & Biscuit Dinner Date: March 15 prospective families. Date: Feb. 22 Time: 2 p.m. to 6 Elementary School and St. John Bosco Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Place:The parish hall Pre-School Place: Treadwells Mill Hall at St. Cost:Adults, $11 ; Children under 12, $5 Feb. 25 at 6 p.m., Open House, Interme­ Joseph 's Features: Take-outs will be available diate School; March 3 at 6 p.m ., St.john Cost Adults, $9; Children 5- 12, $5; after 1:30 p.m. Tickets for a cash raffle Bosco Open House, Primary School; under 5,Free and other items will be available. Adin­ ner of Corned Beef or Ham, cabbage, car­ March 9,8 a.m.to 3 p.m. - Kinder­ FISH FRY rots, potatoes, homemade bread, garten Screening & Enrollment (if you have made your choice by thisdate Chazy - Sacred Heart Parish to have FRANKLIN and /or arrived in the area, please call their annual all you can eat fish fry. 315-788-7011 to make an appointment Date: March 13 HOLY FAMILY GALA for your child to be screened for Kinder­ Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 Malone - Holy Family School will be The North County Catholic welcomes contributionsto "Around the Diocese': garten).; Place: Parish Center having a Gala . Parishioners are invited to send information about activitiesto: Upcoming open houses: March 24 at 6 Cost Take-outs and Adults, $10; Chil­ Date: April 18 North Country Catholi~ PO Box 326, p.m., Primary School; April 22 at 6 p.m., dren 6- 12, $5 Ogdensburg, NY 13669;fa x, 1-866-314-7296; Time: Cocktails at 6 p.m., Dinner at 7 Intermediate School; May 19 at 6 p.m., Menu: Fried perch, macaroni and e-mail news@northcountrycatholi c. org. p.m., dancing following dinner. Primary School;July 15 at 6 p.m., Inter­ cheese, tater tots, cole slaw, rolls, bever­ Place: Holy Family School Itemsmu st be received in th eNCC officeb y the Thursday beforepublic ation. mediate School Aug.17 at 6 p.m., lnter­ age and dessert. Cost:Adults, $75 Features: Dinner by Donovan'sSteak mediate School. Date: Feb. 21 Date: March 1 Junior/Senior High School S1 PADDY'S DAY DINNER and Ale. Environment by Fountains En­ Time: 4: 30 p.m. to 6:30 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m . March 9 at 6:30 p.m., 7th Grade Orien­ Peru - St. Augustine's parish to have St. chanted Florist. Place: St.Augustine's Parish Center; Place:StJoseph's Parish Hall tation (if you have made your choice by Paddy's Day dinner. Take-outs available. Cost: Adults, $7; Children 6-12, $3; thiS date and/or arrived in the area, Date: March 14 DINNER THEATER Cost: Adults, $7.50; Children 6-12, under 5, free please attend this event with your "ris­ Time: 3 p.m. to 6 Brushton - The North Franklin Theater $2.50; 5 and under, Free; $20 per family ing 7th grader"); Place: Parish center Group and St. Mary'sChurch presents its maximum. QUILTING CLASSES Upcoming open houses: March 25 at 6 Cost Adults, $9; Children 4- 12, $4; 3 and annual dinnertheater,"Death Suite': Ellenburg Center - Upcoming Quilt p.m., April 21 at 6 p.m., May 20 at 6 under,Free Date: Feb. 28 SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER Classes at The Lost Sheep Quilt Shop. p.m.July 15 at 6 p.m., Aug.16 at 6 p.m., Menu: Traditional Corned beef or Ham Time: 6 p.m. Plattsburgh - Aspaghetti & meatball Place: Our Lady of the Adirondacks cabbage and "all the Place:St.Mary's Parish Center trimmings';variou~ dinner to benefit Seton Catholic "40 Days House of Prayer KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION desserts, beverages (adult fare entitles Cost: $28 per person prepaid (Payments of Hope" project to purchase medicines Schedule: Home on the Range Quilt Watertown - Registration and screening those 21+ to a small "adult" beverage of must be received no later than Feb.20, for the North Country Mission of Hope! Class - Feb. 21 ,9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Create a for children who will be entering kinder­ either Guinness or Bailey's) no refunds after Feb. 23) Date: Feb. 28 fun and easy quilt. Cost $25. garten at Immaculate Heart Central Pri­ Features:Take-outs available. Tradi- Features: Dinner will con sist of cream of Time: 4 p.m. to 6:30 mary School in September to be held. tionallrish music by Elisabeth Churchill broccoli soup, garden salad,Turkey or Location: Seton Academy BLESSED SACRAMENT ADORATION Date: March 9 and George Schnob. Irish dancers, 50/50 Roast pork with stuffing, mashed pota­ Cost: $8 for adults, $5 Children under Keeseville - There is Adoration of the Features: Call 788-701 1for an appoint­ Raffle and Green Basket Raffle (1 ticket toes, carrots, dessert and a drink 12; Take outs at no additional cost! Blessed Sacrament every Sunday. ment.To be eligible for kindergarten for $lOO or 6 for $5.00). The income Contact: Mail reservations to EiI~en Time:1 p.m.t04 next year, a child must be 5 years old on generated from this event will be used Miller, PO Box 214, Moira, NY 12957 or RUN FOR THE ROSES GALA Place: Church or before December 1. Parents should to further the Catholic Daughters of the caliS 18-529-7713 Altona - Seton Academy will have their bring their child's birth and baptismal Americas Court Saint Monica #2598 of St second annual gala. HEALING MINISTRY certificates and immunization records. Augustine's Parish mission of charity DEVOTION AND HOLY HOUR Date: May 2 Morrisonville - The Catholic Community St. Regis Falls - First Saturday Devotion Time: 5 p.m. to Midnight of St. Alexander'sand StJoseph's holds IHC REGISTRATION WEEKDAY LENTEN ADORATION and Holy Hour to be held. Place: Rainbow Banquet Hall Living Waters Healing Min istry Watertown - Registration for new and Plattsburgh - This year St. Peter'sChurch Date: First Saturday of each month. Cost: $40 per adult, or $300/table of 8 Date: First Thursday each month returning students in grades 1-6 to take will offer Lenten weekday adoration. Time: immediately following the 4:30 Features: To benefit Seton Academy Time: 6:30 p.m. place. Schedule: Mon.and Tues. after 7 a.m. anticipated Mass. and Seton Catholic. Dinner choices in- Place: St.Alexander'sChurch Date: March 17 at IHC Primary and Mass until 9 p.m. Place: St. Ann'sChurch clude roast beef, stuffed chicken breast Features: Mass, Anointing of the Sick, March 18 at IHC Intermediate Place: St. Frere Andre's Chapel Contact: 518-856-9656 or vegetable stir fry. There will be a ca;h Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Features: Adoration will end with Bene­ bar and cake for dessert. Program will JEFFERSON Contact: If new to the area please call diction at 7 p.m. on Tues.of Holy Week. feature a" hat" walk if you care to show EUCHARISTIC ADORATION (315)788-7011 for an appointment Contact: To sign up for one hour a week FEBRUARY ULTREYA off your creative side. Sign up before Plattsburgh - Eucharistic Adoration is of adoration, call the rectory at 563- Watertown - Cursillo Community cele­ April 16. held throughout the year every Wednes HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS 1692 or stop in the Chapel anytime dur­ brating February Ultreya Contact:518-825-7386 to sign up. day, Thursday, and Friday. Watertown - Holy Hour for vocations to ing adoration hours. Date: Feb. 26 Place: St.john's "Holy Family" Adora­ Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 be held. PANCAKE BREAKFAST tion Chapel, downstairs SPAGHETTI DINNER Place: St. Patrick'sChurch chapel Date: Mon.-Fri. Treadwell Mills - St.Alexander & St Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Peru -- St. Augustine's Knights of Colum­ Features: Cursillistas' reunion . Also, we Joseph'sChurch will hold an all you ~an Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email Place: Holy Family Church bus Council 7273 will host an all you can welcome those interested in deepening eat pancake breakfast. Sjohnsadoration@aol .com a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Contact: 315-782-2468 eat spaghetti dinner. CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE NORTH CO U NT RY CAT H 0 Lie II FEB . 18, 2015 ______-----"- I______I ---' "---___NEWS ------' OBITUARIES Brushton - Roger F. Gareau, 78; Funeral Bosco Church; burial in St.john Bosco nera l Services Feb. 9,2015 at St.john's Diocese of Ogdensburg,lnc. Services Feb. 16, 2015 at SI. Mary's Cemetery. Church. Church. ~~tij~~ The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Malone - Eileen (Tavernier) Wernette, Ticonderoga - William H.Smith,Jr., 73; 51. Mary Ellen Brett, 55J, Director cadyville - Rhada L. "N ana" Ryan, 82; Fu­ 85; Funeral Services Feb.11 , 2015 at Funeral Feb.14,2015 at SI. Mary's 622 Washington st., Ogdensburg, NY 11669 (3 15) 393·2920;13, 1·866·314·7296 neral Services at StJames Church; burial Notre Dame Church; burial in Notre Dame Church; burial in MI. Hope Cemetery. mbreU@rcdony. org in StJames Cemetery. Cemetery. Waddington - Robert W. Bogart, 70; Fu­ carthage - Kathleen M. (Blair) Bartlett, Massena - E. Laura Connors, 86; Funeral neral Services Feb. 9,2015 at SI. Mary's 96; Funeral Services Feb. 25, 2015 at SI. Services Feb.12,2015 atthe Donaldson Church; burial in parish cemetery. James Church. Funeral Home; burial in the Cornwa ll 15- land Methodist Cemetery. West Leyden - Sophia R. (Kaido) Riegler, Lent Champlain - Rita Marion LaBombard, 92; Funeral Services Feb. 11 , 2015 at SI. 93; Funeral Services Feb.12, 2015 at SI. Massena - Mary N.(Brown) White, 71; Mary's Nativity Church; burial in SI. How God loves us! Mary's Church . Funeral Services Feb. 9, 2015 at the Don­ Mary's Cemetery. How many blessings He sends our way! aldson Funeral Home. And yet, there are times when we may feel like crying out, as Christ did on the Cross: "My God, my God, why have you Clayton - Alfred P. O'N eill, 82; Funeral Willsboro - Patricia (Steeg) Reynolds, 80; abandoned me?" Services Feb. 11 , 2015 at SI. Mary's Peru - Anna Marie Avila, 48; Funeral Funeral Services Feb. 7,2015 at SI. Philips Church; burial in SI. Mary's Cemetery. Services Feb. 9, 2015 at the Hamilton Fu­ Church. Be a messenger of hope for your mission family neral Home; burial in Evergreen Ceme­ Croghan - Wi lliam J. Louis, 86; Funeral tery, Keeseville. Winthrop - Lindalee "Lee" (Gelinas) Puc­ Perhaps it's as we cope with the serious illness of a child Services in spring at SI. Stephen 's Church . cia ,67; Funeral Services Feb. 13, 2015 at or parent, or worry for a relative or friend who has lost a Plattsburgh - William R. Schule, 77; Fu- the Hammill Funeral Home. job, or mourn the death of loving friend or spouse. And yet, Hogansburg - Veronica Mary Madeline in the midst of our darkness, we remember the gift of God's (Oakes) Cook, 74; Funeral Services Feb. boundless love - remember that God did not abandon His 12,2015 at SI. Regis Church; burial in St Peaceful Dove Books & Gifts ,~ beloved Son, but raised Him from death to glory. And God Lawrence Cemetery, Akwesasne. 19 164 Boynton Ave. Sq., Ste 304, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 ~ does not abandon us. During Lent especially, Pope Francis asks us to be "joyous 9 Bibles, Crosses, Missals, Rosaries, Medals, Cards Norwood - Euclide "Pete" G. Valade, 85; heralds" of that message to those in need, to "console bro­ 9 Baptism, Wedding & Sacramental Gifts, Statues Funeral Feb.12, 2015 at SI.Andrew's ken hearts and offer hope to our brothers and sisters expe­ , ~ MemOl'ial, Candles, Icons, Music, DVDs, Recovery riencing darkness." Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. 9 Willow Tree Products, Seasonal, Maple Syrup & More! This Lent, you can answer the call of Pope Francis, and be­ Gifts of the Spirit! Shipping Available! come messengers of hope for our mission family. Lake Placid - Joseph P. Canny, 89; Funeral Hours: M-F 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat. 10:00 a. m. - 2: 00 p.m. Your prayers and financial help to the Society for the Services Feb. 14, 2015 at SI. Agnes (5 18) 56 1-5083 www.peacefuldovebooksandgifts.com Propagation of the Faith will directly help priests, religious Church. Sisters and Brothers, and lay catechists in their loving serv­ Mrs. Linda Bracy and Ms. Mary Beth Bracy ice among those in greatest need. Lowville - William G. Grab, 90; Funeral By your Lenten sacrifice, you can journey: .. .with the Services at SI. Peter's Church. priests in Bangladesh who serve the workers on tea planta­ tions in the center of the country, helping mothers and fa­ thers provide for their children ... with the Sisters in Malone - Pauline Barney Chastain, 93; frfi'MONASTERY CARD SHOP~~l northern Thailand who search for the "lost ones," the girls Funeral Services Feb.14, 2015 at St.john Cards for AU Occasions who need rescue from human trafficking .. .with the cate­ Bosco Church; burial in St.john Bosco chist in one of the largest slums in Kenya, who visits the Cemetery. Mass 'Enro{{ments for your riving & aeceasea fovea ones. sick, prays with the dying, and teaches children of the mercy and hope of the Savior. Malone - John S. Harrington, 77; Funeral Precious Blood Monastery God calls all of us to be His voice in our world of need, re­ Feb.14,2015 at Notre Dame Church; bur­ OPEN: 9AN{ - 5 PM minding others that He is with us always. ial in SI. Cemetery. SATURDAY 9 AM - 3 PM This Lent, would you be one of those loving missionaries 400 PRATT ST., WATERTOWN with your support of the Society for the Propagation of the Malone - Diane B. (Sweet) Jacques, 67; 315-788-1669 Faith? Funeral Feb.12, 2015 at St.john Bosco In whatever way you can help, you are in effect telling Church; burial in StJoseph's Cemetery. your brothers and sisters in the Missions, through the serv­ ice of priests, religious and lay catechists: "God will never abandon you." And everyone should know that! Malone - Thomas K. Walbridge, 51; Fu­ As we continue our Lenten journey, know my prayer is for neral Services Feb. 13, 2015 at St.john special blessings on you and your loved ones, that you may always be consoled in your darkest times by the knowledge St. Jude Novena that the Lord never abandons us. May the Sacred Heart of Jes us May God bless you for your generosity to the Mission be praised, adored and glorified throughout the whole world, R:-Wl.urTN ~ BUICK VPONTIAC "g;~s @',=,·,-III Church, especially at Easter' forever and ever, Amen. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray fo r us. St. "Family owned dealership serving the Please remember the Society for the Propagation of the Faith" Jude, worker of miracles, pray North Country for over 56 years!" for LI S. St. Jude helper of the when writing or changing your Will. homeless, ~ray for us. For more in fo rm at ion, visi t our Website at: www.ba rstowmotors.com www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice Say pra107-r9 dt~;se s a day EM MARKET ST., POTSDAM, NY • (315) 265-8800 II NOltTH COUNTltY CAT HOLI C AROUND THE DIOCESE FEB . 182015 AT THE MALONE WINTER CARNIVAL- 'WE ARE WILD ABOUT GOD'

PHOTOS BY MIKE EMOND PHOTOGRAPHY Chloe Boyea (Wild Style), luke Dalton (Superman) and group participants,Anna Dalton, Nolan Boyea, The Catholic Community of Burke & Chateaugay Youth Group participated in the 2015 Malone Winter Carnival Kennedy Boyea, Evan Paine, Maggie Paine, Ashton Paine,Ainsley Crawford, Drew Crawford, Cade Holbrook, Feb. 7. The theme for the carnival was "Wild Thing" - show us what you are wild about." Valerie Dalton, youth Cooper Holbrook, Alex McDonald,Grant locklin, Andrew locklin,Angela Dwyer, Stephen Dwyer, Paul Dwyer, group leader said:We were wild about God, because God is the master builder. Our float was lego themed Evalyn Winters and liam Winters.The adult leaders were Val and Scott Dalton,Paula Boyea, Krystal and Ian and featured Jesus made out oflegos,and some more characters from the lego movie."The float won the Paine, Kim Saumnier and Brian and Monique Dwyer. Most Creative Floattrophy. The children who took part were Grace locklin (as Emit),Emma locklin (Mr. Gold), Around Blessed Sacrament, The Divine Mercy LATIN MASS Contact: 315-769-3137 $25 deposit. JEFFERSON Chaplet and Benediction. Potsdam - ATridentine (latin) Mass is Contact: spiritualrenewalcenter.com, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 SILAWRENCE celebrated each Sunday COMMUNITY FREE LUNCH phone: 315-472-6546 Email : mail@spir­ HOLY HOURS Time: 12:30 p.m. Ogdensburg - The Kof Council 258 is itualrenewalcenter.com. /Henderson - Holy Hours set ASH WEDNESDAY FISH FRY Place: St. Mary's Church starting up its Community Free Lunch Schedule March 4 at St. Cecilia, 6:30 Ogdensburg - The Knights of Columbus Celebrant Msgr. Robert H. Aucoin Date:Wednesdays 24 HOUR RETREAT p.m.: March 16 at St.Cecilia 5 p.m. (fol­ Council 258's will hold a special Ash Time: Noon Syracuse - A24 hour retreat to be held. lowed by pot luck) Wednesday Fish Fry. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Place: Kof CClub Schedule: From March 13 at 7 p.m. to Date: Feb. 18 Massena - St. Mary's & SUoseph's hold Contact: 393-7990 after 4 p.m March 14 at 7 p.m. lIFERIGHT MEETING Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 Benediction and Adoration every Friday DIOCESAN EVENTS Place: Spiritual Renewal Center Watertown -liferight of Watertown, a Place: Kof CHall Time:9a.m.to 10 Cost: $140 pro-life educational organization, meets Cost: Adults, $9.50; Seniors 65 and up, Place: St. Mary's Family Room. SUMMER DIRECTED RETREAT Contact: spi ritua Irenewalcenter.com, the first Wednesday of the Month. $8 Children 5-12, $5; under 5, Free; Ogdensburg - Save the date to spend phone: 315-472-6546 Email: mail@spir­ Time: 1 p.m. desserts, $;cash bar HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS some time with the Lord at the 2015 itualrenewalcenter.com. Place: 312 Sherman St. Ogdensburg - St. Mary's is holding a Summer Directed Retreat. Contact: Phone 315-788-8480 FISH & SHRIMP FRY monthly Holy Hour for Vocations. Date:June 21-26 MIDLIFE SPIRITUAL AWAKENINGS: lEWIS Gouverneur - Fish and shrimp fry to be Date: Thursday before the First Friday Place:Wadhams Hall Syracuse - The middle years of life­ held every Friday during lent. Time: 7 p.m. concluding with Benedic­ Features: The directed retreat is offered ages 45 - 65 - present unique chal­ lENTEN EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Date: Feb. 20 - April 3 tion at 8 p.m. in an atmosphere of silence, while giving lenges in spiritual development,This lowville -lenten Eucharistic adoration Place: St. James School Place: Deacon Winter Chapel the opportunity for daily one-on-one workshop wil l explore different ways to to be held. Time: 4:30 p.m.t06:15 meeting with aspiritual director, along nurture your relationship with God. Dates: Feb. 19,March 5,and March 19 Cost: Adults, $10; Children 12 and under, NOVENA FOR MILITARY with daily Mass. Date: Feb. 28 Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5 $5; Children under 5, Free Ogdensburg - Notre Dame Church is Contact: For more information please Time: 9 a.m.to 12:15 p.m. Place: St. Peter's Church Contact: Take-outs and deliver avail­ holding aWeekly novena for the safety email [email protected] Place: Spiritual Renewal Center Features: Exposition of the Blessed able, phone 287-0130 for faster service of U.S. military personnel at a new time. NEIGHBORING DIOCESES Cost: $30 or whatever you can afford Sacrament, The Divine Mercy Chaplet, Date: Tuesday afternoons Speaker. Rev. Dr. Ginny Smith Ginny is a Silent Adoration,and the Benediction. FRIDAY FISH DINNER Time:1 :30 p.m. lENTEN RETREAT retired Presbyterian Church (USA) clergy Star lake - St. Hubert's will hold fish Syracuse - Refresh and recharge during person and holds a professional certifi­ DIVI NE MERCY DEVOTIONS dinners every Friday during lent. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Lent at our 24 hour retreat. cation in Spiritual Gerontology from the Houseville - Divine Mercy Devotions for Date: Starting Feb.20 Massena - Sacred Heart/St. Lawrence Schedule: From March 6 at 7 p.m. to Johnson Institute. She is also a spiritual the month of March will be held. Time: 5 p.m. holds a Bereavement Support Group la st March 7 at 7 p.m. director at the Center. Date: March . 1 Cost: Dinners, $10'kids under 10, $5 Tuesday of each month . Place: Christ the King Retreat House & Contact: spiritualrenewalcenter.com; Time: 3 p.m. Features: Deep fried or Oven baked fish. Time: 2 p.m. Conference Center Phone: 315-472-6546; Email : mail@spir­ Place: St. Hedwig's Church Take-outs available Place: Sacred Heart Convent Cost: $140; Register by March 2 with a itualrenewalcenter.com Features: Vespers, Exposition of the t