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Sharing Our Stories; Sharing Our Faith I PAGE 16 CATHOLIC MAY 12,2021 Bishop releases CONFIRMED IN THE SPIRIT new (OVID NEW PRIEST protocols ASSIGNMENTS Bishop Terry R. LaValley released new COVID-19 guidelines on May 7. 'Thanks be to God, a good percentage of us have been vaccinated and the number of COVID cases has declined. This has allowed us to return to some degree of normalcy. It has become apparent that we can safely partici­ pate in Mass when we fol­ low simple precautionary Father Joseph W. Giroux com­ measures. Today I am re­ pletes his Canon Law degree at leasing revised guidelines St. Paul's University and will be­ for parish life in the con­ come pastor ofThe Roman text of COVID-19. While Catholic Church of St. Mary in keeping the general dis­ Potsdam and St. Patrick's Church pensation from the obliga­ in Colton. Father Joseph Giroux tion of attending Mass on will also serve the Tribunal and Sundays and Holy Days, Office of Canonical Affairs.The we are able to modify our appoitnment, one of a number Confirmation was held on April 13 at St. Cecilia's and Queen of Heaven parishes in Adams. Pictured are Deacon protocols in some impor­ announced this week, will take tant ways." Larry Ambeau, Father Robert Decker, Gianna Muglia, Caitlin Hobbs, Madelyn Barney, Bishop Terry R. LaValley, Zachary Blevins, Ethan Elliot and Jack Buckingham. Missing from the photo is Owen Newton. effect June 16. FUll STORY, PAGE 3 FUll STORY, PAGE 4 Pope: Welcoming migrants is opportunity for growth VATICAN CITY (CNS) - As coun- rich one another," the pope all Catholics to build up fear, for example, that con- talking about or am I rely­ tries become more cultur- wrote in his message for the church by welcoming tinuing migration will ing on images and slogans ally and ethnically diverse, the World Day of Migrants and getting to know bring more Muslims to Eu- and hearsay?" their Catholic communi- and Refugees, which will Catholic migrants and rope, contributing to a fur- A Christian has an obli­ ties become more be marked Sept. 26 in refugees and reaching out ther decline of Christianity gation to seek the truth, "catholic" and their soci- most countries. with a witness of charity to on the continent. the cardinal said, "and not eties can increasingly re- "All the baptized, wher- members of other reli- "It is a real problem if rely on these fear-monger­ flect the fact that all ever they find themselves, gions, and it called on all one feels insecure or ing cliches which are not people are brothers and are by right members of people to enrich the diver- threatened or vulnerable only baseless but are, in sisters, Pope Francis said. both their local ecclesial sity of their countries by in one's faith life because fact, serving other mo- "In encountering the di- community and the one accepting newcomers and of others," he said. "We tives." versity of foreigners, mi- church, dwellers in one ensuring they are not left need to get beyond the The theme the pope grants and refugees, and home and part of one fam- languishing in poverty. 'wall,' beyond the barrier," chose for the day is 'To­ in the intercultural dia- ily," the pope wrote in the Cardinal Michael Czerny, and a first step could be to ward an ever wider 'we,'" logue that can emerge message, which was re- undersecretary of the Vati- ask, "Have I ever spoken and it builds on the teach­ from this encounter, we leased May 6 at the Vati- can's Migrants and with or even listened to ing in his encyclical, have an opportunity to can. Refugees Section, was someone from that other "Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity grow as church and to en- The message called on asked about people who faith? Do I know what I am and Social Friendship." DIOCESAN LIFE II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC II MAY 12,2021 NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC I wasn't sure I liked him at first Box 326 I had been attending my than Father Chris_ His homi­ Being involved in those vol­ in the parish and more own­ Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 parish, St_ Mary's in Brushton, lies are MUCH longer than Fa­ unteer opportunities - I refer ership of it. I also learned to USPS 0039-3400 for only a few months when ther Chris'. to them as "digital ministry" - adore Father Ray. BISHOP TERRY our pastor, Father Christo- Looking back on it, though, helped me become engaged Now, I'm blessed to have R. LAVALLEY pher 1- Looby, was re-assigned the Holy Spirit was definitely in the parish in a way I hadn't both Father Ray and Father President to a different parish. at work with this been before_ It made me more Chris in my life. REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN It's not an under- ..,--=,,----- move_ aware of parish ministries It can be sad when a Vice President statement to say I was Father Ray doesn't and offerings_ It put me in a beloved pastor or parochial JAMES D. CROWLEY sad and a bit upset gravitate toward tech- position in which I needed to vicar is moved to another Secretary-Treasurer when I heard he was d ". _'1. -' nology in the same work with Father Ray fairly parish_ Sometimes, it's hard to DARCY L. FARGO being re-assigned. It's way as Father Chris, regularly. see God's plan in such a loss. Editor & hard not to like Father who is known for his While I'm confident Father But God has a plan_ While it Communications Director Chris, and I was just use of social media, Chris would've had ideas for may be hard, if not impossi­ getting to know him websites, pod casts ways to involve me, then new ble, for us to understand that Publish 45 is­ to the parish, in parish life, plan, there's purpose in that ® sues per year: when the move was ~i1~~~ and other digital • " Weekly except announced. !!'L media and technology. Father Ray needed my partic­ plan_ skipping A few weeks after Darcy L. Because digital ular skill set. He needed some­ Please join me in praying every other the announcement Fargo media and technology one with experience with web for our priests, especially week begin­ was made, our new isn't Father Ray's forte, design and social media ad­ those who are about to transi­ ning July pastor, Father Ray- I became involved in ministration. He needed tion to new assignments or Ithrough Aug. and skipping mond 1- Moreau, arrived at designing and administering someone who enjoys playing their new lives in retirement_ one week in Dec. by the Dio- our parish. the parish website as well as with text and graphics_ Be­ Also, please pray that their cese of Ogdensburg. At first, I wasn't sure if I the parish social media (along cause Father Ray needed my parishioners see the Holy 622 Washington Street, Og­ liked Father Ray. He's older with another volunteer). skills, I became more engaged Spirit at work in these moves_ densburg, N. Y. 13669.

Editorial Office: 622 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, N. Y. 13669. God transforms my days, my life Telephone: (315) 608-7556 I am forever surprised how prises_ I grew up in the city Recently, I had an opportu­ God sends little things, sim­ 'Father Bil~y~'F of Syracuse, but for various nity to spend some time in tipastor22@gnlail? onl E-mail: ple experiences that bring reasons, I decided to study the North Country. Monsi­ news@northcountry joy and peace to a day, trans­ \ --:::. for the Diocese of Ogdens­ gnor John Murphy asked me catholic.org forming so much and mak­ "~~'.•. . burg. So, I entered Wadhams to cover the weekend Masses ing the day brighter and ~ Hall and began to study for at his parish, St. Entered at the more meaningful. I am con­ " the priesthood and began to Bartholomew's Parish in Old Post Office: stantly grateful to God for Fr. William G. Muench meet many lifelong friends Forge. I also had the oppor­ Ogdensburg, NY 13669 and sending such experiences them personally, but on that and discover North Country tunity to drive through some additional mailing offices as each day to me. day, I became a part of their places that I did not know ex­ of the parishes of my diocese Periodical Postage. Here is such an experience family. isted as a kid. in that area_ I also had the that happened to me yester­ By the way, I was reminded Each anniversary, I recall opportunity to visit my Subscription: day: On Mondays here in this again when I was invited by each of the assignments I classmate and friend, Father For one year: parish, there is an hour of Susan and Paul to accom­ have been privileged to Phil Alien_ In-Diocese Rate: $27 confessions scheduled here pany them to the birth of serve_ I continue to thank I always found such a close Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 in the afternoon_ Yesterday, their second child, Will, now God for those assignments. and friendly spirit in the Dio­ Matters for publication the last person to come in 22 years ago. That continues They were all great. And I cese of Ogdensburg - true should be was a woman, who was obvi­ to be the most exciting day must say again, they were all communities in each of the addressed to ously pregnant. She told me of my life. surprises and filled with con­ parishes where I was as­ PO Box 326 this was to be the week for My priesthood has been stant surprises. signed or visited. So, on an­ Ogdensburg, NY 13669 the birth_ filled, almost day by day, As a priest I have served other anniversary, I thank and should be received by I immediately told her that with the Lord sending me many excellent bishops, and God for connecting me to the Thursday prior to we just had to have a special wonderful and meaningful they have all become friends. Diocese of Ogdensburg, the publication. blessing. So, after confes­ I am so pleased that in recent North Country Catholic Paper is printed each experiences - often simple Monday; sion, we located her husband and surprising, but always years that our present bshop I must finish these memo­ dateline is Wednesday. and moved to the front of powerful. I think of this be­ is one of our own priests, ries with gratitude to God for Member, Catholic Press the Church. I found a great cause I was ordained in the Bishop Terry LaValley. This connecting me to the North Association. blessing in the book - a month of May. These days I past year in retirement, I Country Catholic I have blessing for a woman about have been celebrating my an­ have moved to Syracuse. worked with many terrific POSTMASTER: to give birth_ I must admit, I niversary of my ordination Talk about a surprise! The and talented editors over the Send address changes to was so pleased to be able to as a priest, a time for remem­ new Bishop of Syracuse was years. The Diocese of Og­ North Country Catholic, offer this couple the brance. chosen from the Diocese of densburg has been blessed PO Box 326 Church's blessing as they I must admit that right Ogdensburg, Bishop Douglas to have the North Country Ogdensburg, NY were preparing for the birth from the start, my priest­ Lucia. Ogdensburg stays in Catholic And I have been 13669-0326 of their child. I did not know hood was filled with sur- my life. blessed to be part of its staff. NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC MAY 12,2021 OIOCES LIFE FOLLOW ME Bishop LaValley releases new (OVID protocols Dear Sisters and Brothers adhering to some precau­ in Christ: tions. We are encouraging REVISED GUIDELINES FOR PARISH LIFE IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19 As we welcome the good a return to in-person news about the decline in parish group activities and Guidelines for the celebration in achapel. Ministers of Holy Communion,and the number of COVID-19 outreach to the home­ of Mass • Ministers of hospitality (greeters) others serving or attending Mass. cases and the relaxation of bound, hospitalized and • The general dispensation from and ushers may resume their duties • Holy Water fonts (stoups) should some restrictions by our those in nursing facilities. the obligation to attend Mass on but should not make physical con­ remain empty at this time. Bap­ State government, many We are changing many of Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation tact with parishioners. tismal fonts should remain empty questions have arisen the protocols for celebrat­ will remain in effect at this time. Al­ • Priests, deacons, lectors, servers, when not celebrating the Sacrament about the manner in which ing Mass, although the re­ though the State has eliminated lim­ Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Com­ of Baptism. we are celebrating Mass quirement for wearing face itations on capacity for our churches, munion, ushers and sacristans are to • Parishes may use worship aids and general parish life. I masks, social distancing the requirement of six-foot physical continue to follow prescribed hand­ (e.g. missalettes), provided all partic­ want to update you on our and sanitizing remain in distancing constitutes ade facto washing and sanitizing practices. ipants sanitize their hands at they protocols for safely partic­ place. I thank all of you for limit on capacity that makes it im­ • Offertory collections with bas­ enterthe church. ipating in Mass and parish your cooperation and pa­ life. tience with our COVID-19 prudent to lift the dispensation at kets may be resumed by ushers, pro­ • Bulletins may be distributed at Last March, because of mitigation practices to this time. vided they do not make physical Mass and may also be distributed the uncertainties of COVID- date, and I ask for your • Wearing a mask during Mass is contact with parishioners. electronically. 19 and to protect the most continued cooperation. still required,as is maintaining aso­ ·It continues to be necessary to Sacramental and parish life vulnerable among us, I sus­ We will continue to mon­ cial distance of six feet between per­ avoid physical contact during the • Weddings and funerals should be pended the celebration of itor our circumstance and sons who are not from the same Sign of Peace. The Sign of Peace is held. public Masses and granted adjust our protocols as household or bubble. All are asked to optional and there should be no • Baptism should continue. Clean a general dispensation to much as possible. I am wear their masks throughout Mass, hand holding during the Lord's water must be used for each individ­ all in the Diocese of Og­ hopeful that we will soon especially when entering or leaving Prayer. ual Baptism. densburg from the obliga­ be able to lift the general Mass or when they are moving • Communion should be distrib­ • Parishes should hold regular tion of attending Mass on dispensation from the ob­ about. However, it is possible for uted in the traditional manner and Confessions. If confessionals have in­ Sundays and Holy Days of ligation of attending Mass parishioners to lower their masks at the normal time, with parishioners sufficient space or ventilation, an­ Obligation. We resumed on Sunday and Holy Days while they are seated in their pews, being responsible for maintaining other location in the Church may be the celebration of public of Obligation, but that time Masses last May, with lim­ has not yet come. Al­ provided they observe physical dis­ social distancing from those not in used, respecting both privacy and so­ ited capacities and strict though the State is elimi­ tancing. their household or bubble during the cial distancing requirements. protocols for social dis­ nating the limitations on • The building capacity limit of procession. Communion, no matter • Anointing ofthe Sick should be tancing, sanitizing, and capacity for our churches, 50% is eliminated, and the number how received,should be adminis­ done with utmost care, following the wearing masks. the requirement of main­ of participants at Mass is limited only tered at the regular time and not at protocols specified on the Thomistic Thanks be to God, a good taining a six-foot social dis­ by the need to physically distance six the conclusion of Mass. Institute website. percentage of us have been tance from others who are feet from those who are not from the • At this time, the Precious Blood • Visits to the homebound for vaccinated and the number not part of our family same household or bubble. should not be distributed to the Communion should resume with of COVID cases has de­ causes a de facto capacity 'It is no longer necessary to block faithful. proper caution. Further, visits to clined. This has allowed us limit that makes it impru­ off every other row of pews. Parish­ Guidelines for the church parishioners and nursing homes to return to some degree of dent to do away with the ioners may be seated in astaggered building and liturgical objects should resume, respecting the proto­ normalcy. It has become general dispensation at fashion while respecting six feet of • Because it has been demon­ cols in place in those institutions. apparent that we can safely this time. participate in Mass when Let us seek the interces­ distance. strated thatthe danger of contract­ • Churches should be open for visi­ we follow simple precau­ sion of St. Joseph, asking • No distinction should be made ing COVID from surfaces is less than tation, and Eucharistic Adoration tionary measures. Today I him to protect us and according to one's vaccination status previously thought, parishes should may resume, using appropriate pre­ am releasing revised guide our efforts to live out or COVID test results. focus on sanitizing bathrooms and cautions and observing social dis­ guidelines for parish life in our faith. We remember in • Deacons, lectors, servers, and Ex­ other high traffic or high touch areas tancing. the context of COVID-19. prayer those who are no traordinary Ministers of Holy Com­ (e.g. light switches and door knobs) • Parish group activities may re­ While keeping the general longer with us and those munion may resume their duties in rather than trying to sanitize the en­ sume, including Bible studies, prayer dispensation from the ob­ who continue in their re­ the celebration of Mass. In the case tire church after each Mass. Each groups, pastoral council meetings, fi­ ligation of attending Mass covery. Asking God to of servers, this may not necessarily church should be sanitized and nance council meetings, following on Sundays and Holy Days, bless you abundantly, I am include all their former responsibili­ cleaned daily. appropriate protocols. we are able to modify our ties, but parishes are strongly en­ • All Communion vessels should be • Faith Formation classes should protocols in some impor­ Faithfully yours in Christ, couraged to bring servers back. properly cleansed after Mass with continue following the established tant ways. You will note • Acantor is permitted, and small hot,soapy water after being purified protocols. that we are encouraging servers, lectors, Extraordi­ choirs may resume. Mask should be according to the rubrics. • Volunteers are encouraged to re­ nary Ministers of Holy worn by choir members and by • Hand sanitizer should be avail­ sume serving in parishes. Communion, ushers, parishioners when singing. able at all church entrances and in • All parish offices should continue greeters, and other volun­ Most Reverend • Weekday Masses should con­ the Sanctuary where it can easily be to follow the protocols in place and teers to resume their serv­ Terry R. laValley tinue in the main church, rather than used by celebrants, Extraordinary resume normal business hours. ice to their parish, while Bishop of Ogdensburg II NORTH C OUNTRY C ATHOLI C DIOCESAN LIFE MAY 12,2021 Bishop LaValley announces priest assignments After prayerful consid­ eration and consultation with the Priests' Personnel Board, Bishop Terry R. ~ LaValley has announced - the following appoint­ ments, effective june 16 , _ unless otherwise noted: ~i • Father Deepak Baru, HGN, parochial vicar at the Church of the Holy II Family, St. Anthony's, and St. Patrick's Church in Wa­ tertown, is appointed parochial vicar at the Catholic Community of st. Peter and St. Mary and St. Father Deepak Baru, HGN Father Scott A. Belina Deacon Matthew Conger Msgr. Dennis J. Duprey Hedwig in Lowville. • Father Scott A. Belina, administrator of the Catholic Community of St. Peter and St. Mary and St. Hedwig in Lowville is ap­ pointed pastor of those parishes. • Deacon Matthew Con­ ger upon his priestly ordi­ nation, will serve as parochial vicar at Church of the Holy Family, St. An­ thony's, and St. Patrick's Church in Watertown. j. • Msgr. Dennis Father J. Michael Gaffney Father Joseph W. Giroux Father Michael J. Jablonski Father Jude Nnadibuagha Duprey, administrator of St. Augustine's in Peru, tor of St. joseph's Church vicar at Church of the burg Center. Church in Elizabethtown, will retire. Monsignor will in Dannemora and Church Holy Family, St. Anthony's • Father Scott Seymour, St. Philip Neri Church in remain the Dean of Clin­ of the Assumption in Red­ Church and st. Patrick's pastor of the Roman Westport and The Catholic ton Deanery and will re­ ford. Church in Watertown, Catholic Community of St. Community of St. Philip of main in residence in his • Father Dominic Duc completes his time in the Alexander and St. joseph jesus and St. joseph in retirement. Nguyen, parochial vicar at Diocese of Ogdensburg in Morrisonville and St. Willsboro. • Father j. Michael St. Mary's Church in and will join the Mission­ james Church in Cadyville • Father Howard j. Gaffney, pastor of The Champlain and St. ary of the Sacred Heart is also appointed pastor of Venette, pastor of St. Eliz­ Roman Catholic Commu­ Patrick's Church in Rouses Community in Center Val­ St. Augustine's Church in abeth's Church in Eliza­ nity of Brownville and Point, completes his time ley, Pennsylvania in the Peru. bethtown, St. Philip Neri Dexter and St. Andrew's in the Diocese of Ogdens­ Roman Catholic Diocese • Deacon Fernando Church in Westport and Church in Sackets Harbor burg and returns to the of Allentown. Solomon upon his priestly The Catholic Community will retire. Diocese of Kansas City-St. • Father Donald A. ordination will serve as of St. Philip of jesus and • Father joseph W. joseph. Robinson, pastor of St. parochial vicar at St. St. joseph in Willsboro, Giroux completes his • Father jude james Minor Church in Andre Bessette Roman awaits notification on his Canon Law degree at St. Nnadibuagha, parochial Carthage and St. Mary's Catholic Parish in Malone. appointment as Chaplain Paul's University and is vicar at the Catholic Com­ Church in Copenhagen is • Father Todd E. of Clinton Correctional Fa­ appointed pastor of The munity of St. Peter and St. appointed pastor of The Thibault, pastor of St. cility in Dannemora. (ef­ Roman Catholic Church of Mary and St. Hedwig in Roman Catholic Commu­ Bernard's and St. Ed­ fective TBA). Father St. Mary in Potsdam and Lowville is appointed nity of Brownville and mund's Parish in Ellenburg Venette will reside in the St. Patrick's Church in parochial vicar at St. Dexter and St. Andrew's Center, is appointed pas­ rectory in Dannemora. Colton. Father joseph Mary's Cathedral in Og­ Church in Sackets Harbor. tor of St. james Minor • Father Eduardo Pesi­ Giroux will also serve the densburg. • Father Stephen Rocker, Church in Carthage and St. gan, parochial vicar at Tribunal and Office of • Deacon john Ojuok pastor of The Roman Mary's Church in Copen­ Holy Cross Parish in Canonical Affairs. upon his priestly ordina­ Catholic Church of St. hagen. Plattsburgh, completes his • Father Michael j. tion will serve as parochial Mary in Potsdam and St. • Father justin Thomas, time in the Diocese of Og­ jablonski, parochial vicar vicar at Holy Cross Parish Patrick's Church in Colton, HGN, parochial vicar at St. densburg and returns to at St. Andre Bessette in Plattsburgh. is appointed administra­ Mary's Cathedral in Og­ the Archdiocese of Cac­ Roman Catholic Parish in • Father Herman Pon­ tor of st. Bernard's and st. densburg, is appointed eres in the Philippines. Malone, is appointed pas- gantung, MSC, parochial Edmund's Parish in Ellen- pastor of St. Elizabeth's (ONTINUED ON PAGE 5 II NO RTH COU NTRY CATH OLIC MAY 12,2021 DIOCESAN LIFE Priest assignments CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 This is effective June 7. Father Deepak Barn Father Baru, born in Orisa, located in Northeast India, is a priest with the Heralds of Good News. He was ordained April 29, 2011 and served as a parochial vicar in a num­ ber of communities near his hometown. He arrived in the Diocese of Ogdens­ burg on May 1, 2109, and he has been serving as parochial vicar at Holy Family, St. Anthony's, and Deacon John Ojuok Father Herman Pongantung, MS( Father Donald A. Robinson Father Stephen 1. Rocker St. Patrick's Church in Wa­ tertown since that time. Father Scott A. Belina Father Belina, 36, has been serving as adminis­ trator of the Catholic Community of St. Peter and St. Mary and St. Hed­ wig since March. Prior to that assignment, he was parochial vicar at St. Peter's Parish in Massena, St. Andre Bessette Parish in Malone, and St. Mary's Cathedral in Ogdensburg. Father Belina was raised in Watertown. He was or­ Father Scott R. Seymour Deacon Fernando Solomon Father Todd E. Thibault Father Justin Thomas, HGN dained May 25, 2013. Ogdensburg and as ad­ town, Father Gaffney, 73, Originally from Platts­ plain. Deacon Matthew Conger ministrator in Hammond was ordained May 5,1973 burgh, Father Giroux, 46, Born in Saigon, Vietnam, Deacon Matthew Conger and Rossie. by Bishop Stanislaus ]. was ordained Aug. 12, he immigrated to the is a life-long resident of Msgr. Duprey has served Brzana. 2000. United States in 1983 and Ogdensburg. He is now in various diocesan roles, Father Joseph w. Giroux Father Michael J. Jablonski was ordained May 30, completing his last year of including director of Reli­ Prior to enrolling at St. Father Jablonski has 2009 in the Diocese of theology at Christ The gious Education, director Paul's University, Father been serving as parochial Kansans City-Saint Joseph. King Seminary in Buffalo, of Priest Personnel and co­ Giroux was pastor of Mal­ vicar at St. Andre Bessette Father Jude Nnadibuagha and he is scheduled to be vicar for Religious. He also one Catholic Parishes, Parish in Malone since Father Nnadibuagha, 37, ordained by Bishop Terry served as a prison chap­ now St. Andre Bessette September of 2018. Prior was born in Imo State, R. LaValley on May 29. lain in Ogdensburg and Parish. He previously to that assignment, he Nigeria. He was ordained Msgr. Dennis J. Duprey Malone and became an ad­ served as administrator served as parochial vicar Aug. 1, 2020 by Bishop Msgr. Duprey has served vocate around criminal and later pastor of St. at st. Peter's Parish in LaValley. Since his ordina­ as administrator of St. Au­ justice issues. Bartholomew's Church in Massena. tion, he has served as gustine's in Peru since July Father]. Michael Gaffney Old Forge and St. Anthony Originally from parochial vicar in 8, 2020. Prior to that as­ Father Gaffney has been of Padua Parish in Inlet Johnsville, New York in Lowville, Glenfield and signment, he served as pastor in Brownville, Dex­ and Raquette Lake. Before Monroe County, Father Houseville. He also served pastor and later special ter and Sackets Harbor becoming a pastor, he Jablonski, 40, was or­ that community as a dea­ parochial vicar at St. since 2013. Prior to that served as parochial vicar dained May 27, 2017 by con after being ordained Peter's, St. John the Baptist assignment, he served as at Notre Dame Church, Bishop LaValley. to that role in October of and Our Lady of Victory pastor in Massena, Lake Malone; St. Bernard's, Father Dominic Duc 2019. churches in Plattsburgh, Placid and Chaumont. He Saranac Lake; St. Peter's, Nguyen Deacon John Ojuok as well as the St. John XXIII served as an assistant pas­ Lowville; Sacred Heart, Father Nguyen, 52, a Deacon Ojuok has been Newman Center; and as tor at St. Alphonsus in Massena; and St. Mary's priest from the Diocese of in the diocese since 2016. pastor at Malone Catholic Tupper Lake, St. Peter's in Cathedral in Ogdensburg. Kansas City-Saint Joseph He has spent time in St. Parishes, now st. Andre Lowville, Notre Dame in While in Ogdensburg, he served for a year as Bartholomew's in Old Bessette Parish. Malone, and St. Anthony's also served as part-time parochial vicar of St. Forge and St. Alexander's He has served as assis­ in Watertown. chaplain at the Ogdens­ Patrick's in Rouses Point in Morrisonville. His home tant pastor in Malone and Originally from Water- burg Correctional Facility. and St. Mary's in Cham- CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC DIOCESAN LIFE MAY 12 , 2021 Priest assignments CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 ing in 2017. base is St. Mary's Cathe­ Prior to those assign­ dral in Ogdensburg. He is ments, he served as now completing his last parochial vicar at St. year of theology at Christ Mary's in Canton. The King Seminary in Buf­ Father Thibault was or­ falo and is scheduled to dained Oct. 8, 2016. be ordained to the priest­ Father Justin Thomas, hood on May 29. HGN Father Herman Father Thomas has Pongantung, MSC been serving at the Cathe­ Father Pongantung ar­ dral Parish since 201 5. rived in the United States Prior to that time, he from Indonesia in Octo­ served as parochial vicar ber 2018, when he began at St. Andre Bessette serving in Watertown. Father Dominic Due Nguyen Father Howard J. Venette Father Eduardo C. Pesigan III Parish in Malone. He came He professed first vows to the United States in on Jan. 9, 1986 and was Father Robinson, 70, at Wadhams Hall Semi­ cluding the INSPIRE voca­ 2014. ordained on Jan. 9,1993. was ordained May 3, nary College. He has also tion summit held in Lake Father Howard J. Venette Father Donald A. 1980. served as a prison chap­ Placid in September. Father Venette has Robinson Father Stephen T. Rocker lain in Ogdesnburg. Deacon Fernando served in his current as­ Father Robinson has Father Rocker has Father Rocker, 67, was Solomon signment since 2020. Pre­ served in Carthage and served in Potsdam and ordained Sept. 1, 1979 at Deacon Fernando viously, he served as Copenhagen since 2015. Colton since 2016. He his home parish of St. Solomon was recently in­ pastor in Schroon Lake Previously, he was pastor previously served as a Martin's in Port Leyden. cardinated into the Dio­ and Ticonderoga, Old at St. Anthony's and St. pastor in Gouverneur and Father Scott R. Seymour cese of Ogdensburg after Forge, Raquette Lake and Patrick's in Watertown, Edwards, and in Hogans­ Father Seymour has completing a pastoral Inlet, Potsdam and and St. Mary's in Cham­ burg, Bombay and Fort served as pastor in Mor­ year at the Catholic Com­ Colton, and Harrisville; as plain. Covington. risonville and Treadwells munities of Crown Point, administrator in Father Robinson served He served as an admin­ Mill since 2010 and took Moriah and Port Henry. Waddington, Constable, as an associate pastor at istrator in Newcomb and on additional responsibil­ Deacon Solomon Westville and Trout River, St. Peter's in Lowville, Long Lake for a short time ities as pastor in earned his bachelor's de­ and in Brushton; and as Notre Dame in Malone in 2003. He also served in Cadyville in 2017. He has gree in philosophy and parochial vicar in and St. Anthony's in Wa­ that role in Hammond previously served as pas­ master's degree in divin­ Massena, Potsdam, Platts­ tertown. He was also a and Rossie. He served as tor in Willsboro and Essex ity in the Philippines. For burgh and Malone. teacher at Immaculate assistant pastor in Water­ and as parochial vicar in a period of time, he He previously served as Heart Central School in town and Clayton. Father Ogdensburg and Malone. worked in ministry to the the associate director and Watertown, a member of Rocker also served as a Originally from West deaf and in prison min­ later director of deacon the Wadhams Hall Semi­ missionary with the Og­ Chazy, Father Seymour, istry. He is fluent in sev­ formation. nary faculty and later densburg Peruvian Apos­ 50, was ordained May 29, eral languages including Father Venette, 63, was vice-president of the sem­ tolate. 1999. An accomplished English, Tagalog, Spanish ordained July 21, 1984. inary college, diocesan di­ Father Rocker also musician, Father Seymour and American Sign Lan­ Father Eduardo C. Pesigan rector of seminarians and served as the chair of the has directed choirs for guage. III vocations director. Philosophy Department major diocese events in- He is scheduled to be Father Pesigan has been ordained to the priest­ serving in the Diocese of hood on May 29. Ogdensburg since 2016. ------\Velco~eSpI1ngf ----- Father Todd E. 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Parish______rJFind us on Facebook! ~ II NORTH COU NTRY CATH 0 LIC DIOCESAN LIFE MAY 12, 2021 Catholic Charities battles homelessness By Darcy Fargo proposed a cooperation ities has a limited num­ Catholic Charities' four­ vide people apartments Editor with United Way in both ber of housing units in level strategy concludes rent free. There has to be sides of the diocese. They Lewis and Jefferson with efforts to avoid some compromise." OGDENSBURG - With the as­ were able to use their net­ counties, and we're soon homelessness and dis­ The Catholic Charities sistance of a grant re­ work to purchase food to have housing in St. placement of tenants all housing program is being cently announced by the and clothing and address Lawrence County. It's together through cooper­ run out of the agency's Mother Cabrini Health shelter needs in the be­ small scale, but we pro­ ative efforts with land­ Watertown office. For Foundation, Catholic ginning. Early on, we vide that direct housing." lords. more information or to Charities of the Diocese were also buying a lot of The second level of "In some cases, we may access assistance, call of Ogdensburg is ready (Personal Protective Catholic Charities' strat­ be able to negotiate with that office at 315-788- to help individuals suf­ Equipment) and address­ egy is providing connec­ landlords and see what 4330. fering from housing-re­ ing supply chain issues. tions and advocacy with they will agree to receive "We're really grateful to lated issues caused by Those were huge needs." local agencies providing in settlement of back rent the Mother Cabrini the COVID-19 pandemic. With the most recent housing assistance. to avoid eviction all to­ Health Foundation," Dea­ The $750,000 awarded round of funding, how­ "There are state funds gether," Deacon Donahue con Donahue said. locally was announced by ever, Catholic Charities is available through local said. "There are situa­ ''They're really looking at the Mother Cabrini focusing on what it sees Departments of Social tions in which a tenant the housing crisis, and Health Foundation as as a looming housing cri­ Services to help pay back was able to pay rent for a they're looking to help." part of $20 million in sis. rent," Deacon Donahue while, but then their cir­ The Mother Cabrini COVID-19 emergency "We're seeing more said. ''That program pro­ cumstances changes, and Health Foundation origi­ grants awarded around housing-related issues on vides up to $4,000 to they became two- to nated from the 2018 sale the state. The $20 million the horizon than what we $5,000. Catholic Charities three-months behind on of Fidelis Care, a non­ is in addition to two pre­ had a year ago when the can serve as a referral rent. The landlord may profit health insurer, in­ vious rounds of emer­ eviction moratoriums agency, linking people not want to evict, but spired by the bishops of gency grants. The two were brand new," Deacon with appropriate agen­ they need the back rent. the Catholic diocese to previous rounds in­ Donahue said. "Those cies, and advocate as We may be able to work increase healthcare ac­ cluded $ 50 million in moratoriums are starting people work to access with that landlord to cess for New York's poor. funding statewide. to crumble. The CDC was that assistance." come up with a budget According to its website, "When COVID-19 was overturned by a federal Deacon Donahue said plan to get the rent cur­ the foundation's mission picking up steam back in judge, and the morato­ the third level of Catholic rent in a period of time." is to "improve the health March of 2020, we were rium on evictions was not Charities' strategy contin­ The Catholic Charities and well-being of the vul­ invited to propose strate­ upheld. New York State ues its link with United project will require "a lot nerable New Yorkers, bol­ gies to the Mother Cabrini has extended the dead­ Way. of cooperation from a lot ster the health outcomes Health Foundation on line until September, but, "United Way has Alice of people," Deacon Don­ of targeted communities, how they could work in some ways, that's just programs at each end of ahue noted. eliminate barriers to care, with Catholic Charities to kicking the can down the the diocese that help with "That's really our role - and bridge gaps in health provide a community­ road. We fear we're even­ food, clothing, shelter trying to bring people to­ services. Named in mem­ wide response to what tually going to face a and critical needs fund­ gether to solve a problem ory of a tireless advocate was emerging as the huge problem with peo­ ing," he said. "One-third rather than just giving for immigrants, children, COVID-19 pandemic," ple being homeless." of the grant goes to people money as assis­ and the poor, the Mother said Deacon Patrick J. Catholic Charities is United Way partners for tance," he said. "If we just Cabrini Health Founda­ Donahue, CEO and exec­ using the Cabrini Foun­ that type of assistance. give people money, we'll tion provides flexible utive director of Catholic dation grant to bolster a Sometimes, it can also be run out of money pretty support for new and in­ Charities in the Diocese four-level approach to help with vehicle repairs quickly. In a lot of cases, novative approaches that of Ogdensburg. "We saw helping stem the tide of so someone can continue landlords know the pan­ enhance health and well­ two problems in the be­ housing insecurity. working. They might also demic will affect them; ness across New York ginning: our agency, like ''The first level is direct help a family get reliable they know they might not State." many in the North Coun­ housing," Deacon Don­ internet for kids can be get every nickel. They For more information, try, just isn't big enough ahue said. "Catholic Char- schooled from home." also don't want to pro- visit cabrinihealth.org. to immediately respond to the needs in every community across the ONASTERY CARD LJI.L.L 'J.L North Country. We're a lit­ tle better positioned than Cards for A(( Occasions most organizations, since '}.{ass 'Enro({,llen /s for !Jour rivillg & aeceasea fovea ones. we have offices in four Precious Blood Monastery R:~ .w;: BUICK" , PONTIAC .~~s, 011=1·'-111 major hubs, Watertown, Plattsburgh, Malone and OPEN: 9 AN[ - 5 PM "Family owned dealership serving the SATURDAY 9 AM -12 PM North Country for over 56 years!" 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Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common and global citizens and to climate, and our future, to Evening 3: A Time to Act Home,completed on May 24,2015, On May 25, 26, and 27 inspire us to all to make include the following: -May 27 has helped the world's 1.3 billion from 7 to 9 p.m. each lifestyle changes and take Evening 1: A Time to See • Bishop LaValley from evening, the Dioceses of concrete actions to better -May 25 the Diocese of Ogdens­ Catholics better understand that burg will lead us in prayer "everylhing is connected." It places Syracuse and Ogdensburg care for our common • Prayer, music, and will hold a virtual Con­ home and work toward a readings from scripture • A short video: "3 Sec­ Catholic teaching in the context of vening on caring for God's brighter future. All who and Let Us Dream. onds" today's ecological crisis and climate creation inspired by Pope care about God's Creation • An introductory re­ • A story will be shared emergency. Francis's recent book Let are invited and encour­ flection, "Our Unfolding on how God and people In March 2020,a weeklong event Us Dream: The Path to a aged to attend via Zoom. Stories with God's Cre­ working to restore was planned to mark the fifth an­ Better Future. The goals Persons are encouraged ation" Onondaga Lake. niversary of the encyclical and help to attend all three • A talk by Dominic • A presentation on A Catholics rejoice in the progress they Rest in Peace evenings, but attendance Wilkins on "Catholic Cre­ Time to Act by Ms. Gina had made in bringing Laudato Si'to on one or two of the three ation Care Before Pope Fiorile emphasizing im­ life and caring for creation.The pan­ This week marks the anniversary evenings is workable. Francis" (teachings of pacts on young people demic made it all too clear how of the deaths of the following Each evening will feature Popes john Paul and and actions "everylhing is connected."This is one clergymen who have served in the Diocese of Ogdensburg prayer, reflections, pre­ Benedict and US Catholic • Summary Messages: of the encyclical's most transforma­ sentations, and small bishops) Climate Solutions 101, tional message and was the theme May 13 - Rev. Ladislaus J. Stasz, • A short video: Faye Vatican 7-year Plan, chal­ of Laudato Si'Week 2020. Bishop's Public Schedule Martin's "Spring" lenges, and visions for a The message of this encyclical is 1971; Rev. Edward E. Papp, 2016 May 13 - Noon - Mass at St. • Summary Messages: better future just as prophetic today as it was in May 14 - Deacon Vincent E.lrvin We are interconnected • Short talk by jose 2015.lt can indeed provide the moral Jr.,2003 Mary's Cathedral with God and Creation, Aguto of Catholic Climate and spiritual compass forthe journey May 1S - Rev. William Rossiter, May 14 - Noon - Mass at St. and our actions matter. Covenant on environmen­ to create a more caring, fraternal, 1908; Msgr.James R. McClure, Mary's Cathedral • A presentation on A tal advocacy, followed by peaceful and sustainable world.We 1960; Deacon William G. Schmidt, May 1S - 4 p.m .- Mass at St. Time to See by Dr. Gerry Q&A. have, in fact,a unique opportunity to 2016 Mary's Cathedral Gacioch, Catholic Climate • Small group breakout transform the present groaning and May 16 - Rev. Moses Legualt, May 16-10:30 a.m.- Confirma­ Ambassador sessions on energy con­ travail into the birth pangs of a new 1908; Rev.John M. Mcintyre, 1944; tion at The Roman Catholic Com­ • Small group discus­ version, food conversion, way of living together, bonded to­ Msgr. Peter R. Riani,2019 munity of St. Alexander and St. sions on What do we see gardening and habitat, gether in love, compassion and soli­ May 18 - Rev.John B.A. Legrand, Joseph (at St.Alexander's Church) now about God's Earth? parish creation care darity,and amore harmonious 1891; Rev. Richard J.(otter, 1928, in Morrisonville with Stjames and "How is our vision teams, and practical relationship with the natural world, Rev.Augustus J. Dumont, 1949 Church in Cadyville, StJoseph's changing/" household solutions our common home. As we begin to Church in Dannemora and the Evening 2: A Time to • Small and/or large Choose - May 26 group discussions on envision apost-(QVID world, we Church of the Assumption in Red­ need above all an integral approach • Bishop Lucia from the takeaways, toolboxes, fol­ To Report Abuse ford Diocese of Syracuse will low-up, and actions going as"everylhing is closely interrelated May 17 - Noon - Mass at Notre If you have a complaint of sus­ lead us in Prayer forward. and today's problems call for avision Dame Church in Ogdensburg capable of taking into account every pected misconduct involving • A song by Lori True, Although this Diocesan May18-11 a.m.-Memorial aspect of the global crisis." (LS, 137) diocesan clergy, religious, employ­ "Let This Be the Time" Convening centers on Mass for Reverend Vicente Laudato Si'Week 2021,May 16-22 ees or volunteers, contact Victims • A guided meditation Catholic Creation Care Jazmines at St. Augustine'sChurch will celebrate the great progress the Assistance Coordinator, Terri­ led by Syracuse Diocesan teachings, persons of all whole Church has made on its jour­ anne Yanulavich, Ph.D., LMH(, 5050 in Peru seminarians joe Ryan and backgrounds and beliefs james Buttner: Ecological are welcome and encour­ neyto ecological conversion. As Pope Route 374, Merrill, NY 12955; terri­ May 19 -11 a.m. - Pontifical [email protected] Mission Society Board Meeting at Examen aged to attend and partic­ Francis reminds us, "All of us can co­ ipate in at least one, and operate as instruments of God for the Phone:518-651-2267 days;518- Bishop's Residence • Summary Messages: 569-0612 evenings; or Father How human behavior af­ hopefully all three of care of creation, each according to his fects climate change and these Convening ses­ or her own culture, experience, in­ Christopher Carrara, the Episcopal our lifestyles impact fu­ sions. To get more infor­ volvements and talents." (LS, 14) Vicar for Clergy; Protecting God's Children ture generations mation and a Zoom link, What can I do to be an"instru­ [email protected] Phone: 315- • Presentation on A please contact Marika ment ofGod"to care for our small 393-2920 ext. 1340. If you have a The Diocese of Ogdensburg uses Time to Choose by Dr. Donders, director of New but beautiful piece of creation? Sug­ complaint of suspected sexual the training, Protecting God's Chil­ Curt Stager, Paul Smith's Evangelization for the gestion:Take a momentto look again abuse or related misconduct by the dren for Adults. There are no live College in the Adiron­ Diocese of Ogdensburg, atthe unfolding of springtime, be bishops, contact the Catholic trainings scheduled. If you need to dacks at [email protected] amazed, and pray for grace to do one Bishop Abuse Reporting Serv­ complete VIRTUS training, contact • Small group discus­ or 315-393-2920. To reg­ thing concrete to express your grati­ ice at 800-276-1562 or Jean Grizzuto,[email protected] sions on "What are our ister, go to tude. www.ReportBishopAbuse.org. or 315-393-2920 x 1413. hearts and minds telling rcdony.org/dream. II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC MAY 12,2021 DIOCESAN LIFE

JESSICA HARGRAVE/NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC (Left) Sister Catherine Cummings, RSM, Judy Elsbury, Mary Blackburn, Bishop Terry R. LaValley, Mary Kleinhans and Cathleen Bell at the Faith Com· munity Nurse Commissioning on May 1. (Above) Mary Blackburn, Cathleen Bell, Judy Elsbury, and Mary Kleinhans stand to make their commitment as Faith Community Nurses before being commissioned. Faith Community Nurses commissioned By Jessica Hargrave health care providers by Once commissioned, ment to their health min­ she adds. Contributing Writer Mercy Care for the faith community nurses, istry before program di­ The three other nurses Adirondacks. Several top­ or parish nurses, promote rector, Sister Catherine who took part in Satur­ OGDENSBURG- "You are using ics are covered during the health and healing to Cummings, a Sister of day's ceremony were the gifts that the Lord has course, including the his­ parishioners through Mercy, who commis­ Cathleen Bell of Our Lady given you to be Christ's tory and philosophy of health education and sioned them as Faith of Grace Parish in Morris­ hands because your heart parish nursing, advocacy, health counseling; assist Community Nurses. One town, Mary Blackburn of beats with His love." care coordination, and in the understanding of by one, each nurse lit a St. Mary's Cathedral in Bishop Terry R. LaValley transitional care, and treatment; connect others candle and was presented Ogdensburg, and Mary expressed the importance health, healing and to community resources; with a pin and certificate. Kleinhans of The Catholic of Faith Community whole-person health as well as pray and share judy Elsbury will be a Community of Alexandria Nurses in parishes at a which is the idea the their faith. Faith Community Nurse Bay. Two nurses will be commissioning ceremony parish nurse program is Examples of jesus heal­ for Church of the Holy commissioned upon com­ for four nurses on Satur­ built upon. ing those who are hurting Family in Watertown. She pletion of the course: jen­ day, May 1 at St. Mar­ "They use their scien­ can be found throughout is excited to bring her ex­ nifer Lucia of The guerite D'Youvilie tific and health knowl­ Scripture, and examples tensive health care expe­ Catholic Community of Academy in Ogdensburg. edge with their deep faith were used as readings rience to her community Alexandria Bay and Linda The ceremony marked and it's the spiritual heal­ during the commission­ and join the two other Scagel of St. Raphael's the completion of a Faith ing that goes with the ing ceremony. "When community nurses at the Parish in Heuvelton. Community Nurses medical healing," said jesus saw her, he called parish. Bishop LaValley closed Course offered during the Donna Beal, executive di­ her to him and said, "I think it's an opportu­ his remarks by offering month of April to regis­ rector at Mercy Care for 'Woman, you are free of nity to pull together your his immense gratitude for tered nurses and other the Adirondacks. your infirmity.' He laid his clinical skill set and your the selflessness by the hand on her and immedi­ faith because your faith parish nurses to this 2021 Diocesan Directories are now available! ately she stood up never leaves you when health ministry. straight and began thank­ you're doing nursing," 'Thank you for your The Official 2021 ing God." said Elsbury. sacrifice of love," he said. Directory of the Diocese of The nurses then stood Elsbury said she has 'Thank you for allowing 2021 Ogdensburg includes and voiced their commit- several ideas for her others to see the Christ DKxeoeol parish, one would be to within you. Thank you Ogdensburg detailed information about For a New or Used Car start rosary walks which for making yourself vul­ parishes, schools and other Mort combine movement and nerable so that none of Directory Catholic organizations. prayer. She would also the vulnerable among us Backus & like to explore different feels forgotten or unno­ Order online at ways to assist parish­ ticed." www.northcountrycatholic.org Sons ioners with grieving. For more information or call our office at On Canton-Ogdensburg Rd. "It helps to have people on when the next Faith 315-393-5899 of faith who understand. Community Nurse Course $15.00 315-608-7556 Miscarriages, loss of a will be offered, contact spouse, loss of a pet ... Sister Catherine Cum­ each to order yours today! people have different mings, RSM at ccum­ CHEVROLET loses for different things," [email protected]. II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC DIOCESAN LIFE MAY 12,2021 After COVID hiatus, Rosary Crusade continues By Darcy Fargo an alternate gift to show Blessed Sacrament for have a special emphasis be served in accordance Editor appreciation for atten­ adoration throughout the on the sorrow of Mary. with current COVID guide­ dants. Rosary Crusade. "Every hour, we have a lines. Masks and social CARTHAGE - Though the The event is typically "I really applaud Father special focus on the sor­ distancing will be required long-time organizer of the held close to the Feast of Robinson," Buskey said. row of Mary," Buskey said. throughout the event. event moved out of state, Our Lady of Fatima, which "He oversees two parishes, "It includes a brief reflec­ Whether they join in per­ the Family Rosary Crusade falls on May 13. and he's a very busy man. tion at the beginning of son or spiritually, Buskey will return to St. james "May 21 was the closest But he's also really in­ the hour." said the entire diocese is Church for the 19th time date we could make work," vested in making sure In addition to area fami­ invited to participate in on May 2l. Buskey said. "We start at both parishes have rich lies, Knights of Columbus, the Family Rosary Cru­ "Bob Renaud did an awe­ 5: 15 on the evening of opportunities. He was re­ a local Women of Grace sade. some job organizing the May 21. The rosary starts ally very eager to see this group, the Ave Maria Circle "We pray for peace in Rosary Crusade for 18 at 6 and goes until 1 o'­ continue." and other organizations families and throughout years," said Kathi Buskey, clock in the morning." Then, throughout the will take turns leading the whole world," Buskey a St. james parishioner The event has become Rosary Crusade, volunteer those gathered in praying said. "With COVID and all who is helping to coordi­ an annual tradition at St. individuals, families and the rosary. the division in the world nate the event with her james. organizations will lead the "People can stop in any and anxiety in families, we husband, David, and their ''The Rosary Crusade rosary. time during the Rosary need prayer more than family. "Even though Bob didn't happen last year be­ "We'll pray the original Crusade," Buskey said. ever. We invite anyone moved out of the area, we cause of COVID," Buskey three mysteries - sorrow­ "They can stay as long or who can to join us in per­ wanted the Rosary Cru­ said. "But it was held for ful, joyful and glorious - as briefly as they want. son on May 21, but we also sade to continue." 18 straight years before every hour, with the Lumi­ Ideally, they would join us invite people to join us in Renaud was a local artist that. After 18 years, it nous Mysteries inter­ at the beginning of any spirit and pray with us who created a painting for would've been terrible to twined," Buskey said. "We hour." from anywhere." anyone who stayed at the let it fall by the wayside." have a schedule of three In addition to the non­ Anyone who would like Rosary Crusade for three The event begins with families or groups per stop prayer, mUSICIan to volunteer for the Family or more hours of prayer. In Mass celebrated by Father hour. This takes a lot of Dave Heywood will be Rosary Crusade is urged to absence of this offering, Donald A. Robinson, who volunteers." playing violin throughout contact Buskey at 315- organizers hope to have will also expose the The Rosary Crusade will the event. Snacks will also 783-2230.

GET TO KNOW (URSILLO Pandemic delays weekends, movement goes on By Michael Neaton three-day weekend expe­ North Country Cursillo rience and Post-Cursillo, DAY OF REFLECTION - SAVE THE DATE which basically translates Hello again, readers! It into the rest of our lives. On Sunday, June 6, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ has been a while, but I Each component is (Corpus Christi), North Country Cursillo will host a Day of Reflection at St. want to assure you the equally important in very Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake. North Country Cursillo unique ways. ill 0 The event, which begins at noon, will include reflections centered on the Eu­ Movement is alive and The good news is that charist, prayer times, adoration, opportunities for confession, aEucharistic pro­ well! we plan to continue offer­ cession and Mass with Bishop Terry R. LaValley. I'll start off with an up­ ing these articles on occa­ All COVID-related protocols in effect at the time will be followed. Registration date. We had been getting sion! I hope you will look information will be available closer to the event date. regular (almost weekly) forward to reading about articles in the North the experiences we share could be compared to a means there is more time You have read about Country Catholic for over during these encounters board of directors in for us Cursillistas to make some of these experi­ three months, with the in­ with Christ and others. other organizations. At friends in Christ and de­ ences and will be hearing tent of letting everyone As you know, COVID re­ the january meeting of velop those relationships more in future writings, know what this move­ ally has an impact on our that group, it was decided by involving new friend but suffice it to say, they ment is about. We had lives in most every way. that we would delay once in some key aspects of lead up toward the three­ wonderful contributions In the Cursillo world, it again, so are now looking Cursillo. day weekend, only being from Cursillistas from resulted in delaying our at the Spring (April) of They may be invited to more positive momen­ around our diocese who planned three-day week­ 2022 to do our Men's and small group meetings or tum for that wonderful gave personal reflections end events from the Fall Women's weekends. even larger group "UI­ experience. Please don't and explanations of how of 2020 to the Spring of As disappointing as this treyas," which are meant hesitate to reach out to Cursillo works. We laid 202l. may seem, it doesn't to bring together Cursil­ me or any other Curs i1- out some of the compo­ There is a organiza­ deter the movement, as listas from around differ­ lista to inquire further. It nents such as the Pre-Cur­ tional aspect of Cursillo the Pre-Cursillo process is ent sections of our large may change your life as it sillo process, the called the Secretariat. It still going on! This only diocese. has mine! NOR TH COUN T RY CATH O LI C MAY 12,2021 Now is the perfect time to volunteer.

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how to get started? Essex County: Kyle Miller 80 Park Street, Suite 2 Catholic 518-546-3565 PO Box 701, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 Chariries [email protected] aDiocese of Ogdensburg II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC WORLD/NATION MAY 12,2021 Experts: Humility, open mind needed to crack coronavirus CATHOLIC VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Much is don't ever get any symp­ and contact trace those still unknown about the toms," he said. who are infected, and "it 2019 novel coronavirus That many who are impacts the profound and why it can kill so many asymptomatic are young need to wear masks," he people and yet also can in­ and healthy is "not an ade­ added. WORLD fect many more without quate explanation," he "When you say, 'Well, I causing any symptoms, Dr. said. ''There is something don't worry. If I don't feel Anthony Fauci, the United there, something that we sick, why should I wear a AT A GLANCE States' top infectious dis­ don't know about." mask?' Now we know that President, Maine bishop offer reflections for Day of Prayer ease expert, told a Vatican ''The other thing that we you could be spreading WASHINGTON (CNS) - Adiverse group of Christians, including the nation's conference. don't know about," he said, the virus," he said. Catholic president and the bishop of the statewide Diocese of Portland, Maine, "It is a wily opponent," he is "how extensive is the Highlighting the huge have offered reflections for the National Day of Prayer, observed on the first said May 6, the first day of ability of this virus, if you explosion of cases and a three-day virtual confer­ don't really suppress it deaths in India, Dr. Gupta Thursday of May each year. "Religious faith and prayer have served as a con­ ence featuring more than completely, to develop asked how worried coun­ stant inspiration and adriving force urging us toward freedom and justice since 100 speakers presenting new variants." tries should be about what America was still an idea. They continue to guide us through our most difficult the latest advancements in "Every single week, San­ is happening in other parts moments," said Bishop Robert P. Deeley of Portland in a statement. "That is a medicine and innovative jay, that goes by, we get hit of the world. truth that has been proven throughout our history.Teaching, ministering, and ways to deliver health care with another challenge," he "It's a cautionary tale," contributing to the needs of others, and showing mercy to those who need it, as well as discussing their said, calling the virus, "a Dr. Fauci said. are the foundation of our nation and our lives as Christians, putting flesh on our theological, ethical and wily opponent." "I've seen this with HIV in prayers and our faith," he added. President Joe Biden, in a National Day of cultural impacts. Pope The coronavirus is a liv­ a less dramatic way where Prayer proclamation, said: "Today, we remember and celebrate the role that the Francis was scheduled to ing microorganism that individual countries say, 'It healing balm of prayer can play in our lives and in the life of our nation." close the conference with quickly adapts itself in will never come here. We an online address May 8. order to survive, he said. don't have the conditions Move to waive vaccine patents is good step, says Catholic official Titled, "Exploring the ''That's the reason why we for that to happen,'" he WASHINGTON (CNS) - The Biden administration's May 5 announcement that it Mind, Body and Soul - are seeing the evolution of said. supports waiving intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines - as a Unite to Prevent and Unite these variants." He said, "My heart sank" means to expand the vaccine's production and distribution - is a move the Vat­ to Cure," it was the fifth To make progress in un­ when he saw televised im­ ican has been suggesting. At a February Word Trade Organization meeting, a health care conference or­ derstanding the coron­ ages of thousands of peo­ Vatican representative said this step "would be a strong signal demonstrating ganized jointly by the Pon­ avirus, scientists must be ple gathering in mid-April real commitment and engagement and thus moving from declaration to action tifical Council for Culture, "flexible, open-minded and for a religious festival at in favor of the entire human family." Prior to the announcement, the United its Science and Faith humble to know that even the Ganges River. "I said, States has not backed the proposal to waive the vaccines' patent rights made (STOQ) Foundation and the though you have 40 years 'Oh my goodness, that is by India and South Africa and supported by many congressional Democrats. If New York-based Cura of experience that when going to turn out to be the waiver is adopted by the World Trade Organization - which would require Foundation and Stem for you are dealing with some­ something not good' and months of negotiations and final approval of all members - drug makers Life Foundation, which thing that is really in the that's exactly what hap­ seeks to promote stem-cell realm of the unknown, pened." around the world would have access to how these vaccines are made. Kather­ therapy and research. you've got to expect the Asked about overcoming ine Tai, the U.S. trade representative who announced the administration's posi­ Dr. Fauci, director of the unexpected," he said. vaccine hesitancy and giv­ tion, said in a statement that the "extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 U.S. National Institute of What made the SARS­ ing people the evidence pandemic call for extraordinary measures. The administration believes strongly Allergy and Infectious Dis­ CoV-2 so unique, Dr. Fauci and facts that vaccination in intellectual property protections," she said, but in an effort to end the pan­ eases, was one of the first said, was that all previ­ is "a good thing to do" for demic, it "supports the waiver ofthose protections for COVID-19 vaccines." speakers, answering ques­ ously known respiratory protecting themselves and tions posed by Dr. Sanjay viruses tended to be trans­ those they come in contact Montreal names ombudswoman to deal with abuse complaints Gupta, a neurosurgeon mitted by people who are with, Dr. Fauci said, MONTREAL (CNS) - Determined to "eradicate the scourge" of sexual abuse in and medical correspon­ symptomatic. "You've got to connect his diocese and in the church, Archbishop Christian Lepine of Montreal has ap­ dent for CNN. "We never would have them with people they pointed an independent ombudswoman on abuse.The archbishop appointed Asked how much was imagined," he said, "that trust." Marie Christine Kirouack, a lawyer with extensive experience in family law and left to learn about the we were dealing with a "You've got to match the crisis intervention, to the position. Her task will be to receive all complaints of novel coronavirus associ­ virus where one-third to messenger with the audi­ abuse and inappropriate behavior committed by priests, pastoral staff, employ­ ated with COVID-19, Dr. 40% of the people never ence, and I think if you do ees of the archdiocese and volunteers of the Archdiocese of Montreal, he said at Fauci said scientists still get any symptoms and 50- that, you're going to over­ a news conference May S.With her appointment, the archbishop said, the Arch­ must discover more about 60% of the people who will come a lot of the hesi­ diocese of Montreal has implemented more than half ofthe 31 recommenda­ what the virus can do and get infected get infected tancy," he said, adding that tions to fight sexual abuse issued in a November 2020 report by former judge how it causes disease. from someone with no if "you have someone who Pepita G. Capriolo. Capriolo emphasized that the position of ombudsman "I want to find out how symptoms. That was com­ is a deeply religious per­ needed to be entrusted to "a layperson, completely independent of the could it possibly be that pletely unprecedented - son who will listen to their church." Kirouack said she's Jewish, and she'll be working with a team. At the the same virus that's killed totally," he said. clergy, that's different than briefing, Capriolo also explained that admissible complaints will not be limited 570,000 people in this The reason that is impor­ me with a suit going into to sexual abuse. "All forms of abuse will be taken seriously," she said, noting country is a virus in which tant is it impacts health of­ an area telling people to do more than half the people ficials' ability to identify something." that included psychological, physical, spiritual and financial abuse. II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LIe A OUND THE DIOCESE MAY 12,2021

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NOW STREAMING THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES NEW YORK (eNS) - Innovative uncertain of her place in ily. absolutely hilarious - sto­ silience in the face of the producers Phil Lord and life, addicted to the gadgets In addition to parents ryline that Rianda and his sudden challenge with Christopher Miller, the she uses to communicate Hailey and jim (voiced by script collaborator, jeff which PAL's uprising pres­ team behind 2018's "Spi­ with friends and embar­ real-life spouses john Leg­ Rowe, use to present a rel­ ents them. They are realis­ der-Man: Into the Spider­ rassed by her parents. In end and Chrissy Teigen), evant commentary on soci­ tic about their Verse," unleash nothing fact, Katie's relationship this competitive clan-next­ ety's over-dependence on shortcomings. Yet each rel­ less than a robot apoca­ with her Luddite dad, Rick door includes young Abby technology. Call it a comic ative's quirks, it turns out, lypse in the animated com­ (voice of Danny McBride), (voice of Charlyne Yi) on riff on Stanley Kubrick's prove useful as they work edy ''The Mitchells vs. the has deteriorated to the whom Aaron has a crush "2001 : A Space Odyssey." to save the world. Machines" (Netflix). point where arguing seems based in part on their Olivia Colman voices PAL, The film contains cartoon Fortunately, the outcome the norm. shared love of dinosaurs. a virtual assistant invented violence. The Catholic of this monumental crisis Nature-loving Rick can't Katie's last night at home by Mark Bowman (voice of News Service classification is family bonding for those seem to relate to his tech­ brings yet another quarrel Eric Andre). Angry that is A-II - adults and adoles­ on screen and wholesome obsessed daughter. For her with Rick during which he Mark is about to replace cents. The Motion Picture entertainment for viewers. part, Katie can't understand aCCidentally breaks her lap­ her with a more cutting­ Association rating is PC - Like many teens, Katie why Rick never seems in­ top. In an attempt to make edge device, PAL leads a parental guidance sug­ Mitchell (voice of Abbi ja­ terested in her or in the up for this - but in reality, worldwide mechanical re­ gested. cobson) leads a bit of a movies she loves to make much to Katie's additional bellion. mixed-up life. A college­ (mostly starring the family dismay - Rick cancels her "I was the most important bound aspiring filmmaker, pug, Monchi). flight and announces that thing in your life," PAL an­ talented Katie is also a dot­ Katie's mom, Linda (voice her journey to campus will grily observes to her cre­ ing sister to little brother of Maya Rudolph), plays now take the form of a ator, "and you threw me Aaron (voice of Michael the role of mediator. But cross-country family road away. That's what all you Rianda, who co-wrote and she has a preoccupation of trip. humans do - you even do it directed). her own in her desire to What follows is a Visually to your real families." At the same time, how­ keep up with her version of dazzling adventure with a The Mitchells, nonethe­ ever, she's a bit awkward, the joneses, the Posey fam- seemingly ridiculous - yet less, display remarkable re- ii NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC COMMENTARY MAY 12,2021 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Last Sunday of Easter focuses on unity This last Sunday of the there to pray while await­ in the truth," jesus prays. "deposit of faith." Easter season falls between ing the coming of the Holy May16 All successors of the apos­ Today's second reading the Ascension of the Lord Spirit. Seventh Su nday of Easter tles are so consecrated. from the first letter of john and Pentecost. Our First, however, Truth is the one great di­ provides the key to unity first reading from they felt it neces­ READINGS vine force which will as­ in truth and adherence to the book of Acts sary to round out Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26 sure the unity of the infant authority through the great records a time of their numbers 1 John 4:11-16 church. "One faith, one prayer of jesus to "remain great tension for again to 12. We John 17:11b-19 Lord, one Baptism" binds in my love." Although one­ the apostles. They may well wonder all who would be faithful third of the world's popula­ felt abandoned and why the number 12 whole time and have been branches on the Vine tion is Christian, there are uncertain after wit­ was so important. a witness to the Resurrec­ which is Christ. We have over 30,000 different ways nessing jesus Scholars are gener­ tion. Listeners to the seen through the ages in which they interpret the slowly fade from ally in agreement Gospel would be strongly from the beginning how truths that jesus taught! sight into the heav- Monsignor that jesus Himself drawn to believe those deviation from Christ's How on earth will there ens. With nervous Paul E. carefully chose 12 who, with their own eyes, teaching tears asunder the ever be total unity in His uncertainty, they Whitmore to fulfill the mission had seen jesus alive in His solidarity of one Church. Church? It will only come huddled closely of the Twelve Tribes own body. Even Thomas Christian bodies generally about through a very around jesus' of Israel. In any had believed when he saw separate from this unity on courageous living out of mother Mary in that same case, the Holy Spirit chose the wounds of His Lord one or another point of that command of the Lord Upper Room where the Matthias. In choosing and Savior. doctrine. The physical to "love one another." This Master had first appeared Matthias, they established The Gospel continues unity of Christ's church Pentecost, may Christ help to them following His Res­ a key criterion for an apos­ from last week the farewell will only be restored when all Christians to be conse­ urrection. Obedient to his tle. He must have accom­ address of jesus at the Last there is a return to consen­ crated in the unity of love instructions, they gathered panied the others the Supper. "Consecrate them sus on all aspects of the and truth!

CALLED TO SERVE The road to deacon ordination The 13 men who hope to The men also take a se­ munity but of the whole of addresses his human di­ The directory defines this be ordained permanent ries of courses from Notre society." mension. The goal is to de­ work best 'The candidates deacons in the fall of this Dame University. The At the helm of the forma­ velop an awareness of self must be taught how to year are in the final sprint Satellite Theological Edu­ tion ship is the director, and how the future deacon proclaim the Christian to the academic finish line. cation Program (STEP) uses Deacon john Drol­ relates to others. message and teach it, how I have been honored to be digital technology to offer lette, and the Vicar The program helps to lead others in commu­ part of their formation theological education to a of Clergy, Father each candidate de­ nal celebrations of liturgi­ team for the last three variety of pastoral minis­ Christopher C. Car­ velop his spiritual cal prayer, and how to years. ters, including deacon can­ rara. dimension. As a witness to the Church in a The candidates are wrap­ didates in the United Over the four minister config­ Christian service marked ping up final assignments States and other countries. years, the deacon ured in Holy Or­ by charity and justice." for Bishop Terry R. LaVal­ The wives of the candidates have ders to Christ the Looking back four years, ley in canon law, Sister deacon candidates have come together as Servant, "a dea­ these candidates could not Mary Eamon Lyng in the their own program. Karen one. The first year con's spirituality have guessed how their pastoral letters, Father Donahue has directed that is to find out if the must be grounded lives would be changed as Bryan D. Stitt in liturgy, component for all three man really feels Deacon in the attitudes of they prepare for a life of Deacon Patrick]. Donahue years. Spouses are not re­ called to be a dea­ Kevin Mastellon Christ." That means service as a permanent and Deacon Mark E. Ben­ quired to attend the con at this time. coming to know deacon. Bishop LaValley nett in Catholic social monthly sessions, but it is The next three years are God through the Eucharist, installed them April 30 as teaching and me in encouraged. intense. There is a ton of the Word , prayer and med­ Ministers of the Altar, homiletics. The majority of deacons reading and studying, pa­ itation. acolytes. They were previ­ Over these past three in our diocese are married. pers to research and write, The candidates may feel ously installed as Ministers years they have also at­ The National Directory on quizzes and tests to take the the whole formation of the Word, readers. In Oc­ tended classes at Wad­ Formation for the Perma­ all while usually working program is aimed at their tober, God willing, they hams Hall in Ogdensburg nent Diaconate says, "A in a full-time job and being intellectual dimension. On will join about 80 perma­ in liturgical theory and married deacon, with his a good husband and fa­ closer scrutiny they will nent deacons in the Dio­ practice, Old Testament, wife and family, gives wit­ ther. see that is not the case, but cese of Ogdensburg. the synoptic Gospels, ness to the sanctity of mar­ The program aims the homework probably Deacon Kevin Mastellon human development, pub­ riage... and they to address four dimen­ belies that. ministers in Watertown. lic speaking and Christian strengthen, by their wit­ sions of the future dea­ The formation team also He is the Director of Per­ spirituality with Sister jen­ ness, the family life not con's life. During tries to develop the candi­ manent Deacons for the nifer Votraw. only of the Church com- formation, the program date's pastoral dimension. Diocese of Ogdensburg. NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC MAY 12,2021 NEWS OBITUARIES The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Alexandria Bay - Richard H. Hot, 93; Glenfield - Kathleen A. (Lyng) Brana­ Mass of Christian Burial May 4, 2021 at Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. Private service5 to be held. gan, 55; Graveside Services May 5, 2021 St. Peter's Church. ~~ti~ The Society for the Propagation of the Faith at Brantingham Cemetery. Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director Brushton - Leona F. (Malette) DeBeer, Saranac Lake - Gabriel T. Willette, 84; 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 78; Mass of Christian Burial May 7, La Fargeville - Marian L. (Fitchette) Mass of Christian Burial May 5, 2021 at (315) 393-2920; fax 1-866-314-7296 2021 at St. Mary's Church. Vaadi, 91; Private Services held. St. Bernard's Church; burial in st. [email protected] Bernard Cemetery. Brushton - Helen A. (Durant) Dygert, Norwood - Mary Florence (Perry) 93; Mass of Christian Burial May 8, Duprey, 84; Mass of Christian Burial Watertown - Richard C. Green, 93; Pontifical Mission 2021 at St. Mary's Church; burial in May 6, 2021 at St.Andrew'sChurch; Mass of Christian Burial May 6, 2021 at parish cemetery. burial in Calvary Cemetery, St. Patrick's Church; burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Society celebrates Cape Vincent - John P. McKendry,81; Norwood - Noreen F. Hopsicker, 100; Graveside services May 10,2021 at St. Mass of Christian Burial May 5, 2021 at Watertown - Sue Ellen "Suzy" Vincent de Paul Cemetery. St. Andrew'sChurch; burial in Calvary Macaluso Lail, 56; Mass of Christian anniversary Cemetery. Burial May 6, 2021 at Holy Family Colton - Timothy F. Hatch, 66; Mass of Church Article from FIDES missionary news service of the Pon­ Christian Burial May 13,2021 at St. Ogdensburg - Janet L. Kelly, 89; Mass tifical Mission Societies May 3, 2021 the Society for the Propagation of the Faith Patrick's Church. of Christian Burial June 4,2021 at St. Watertown - Terence M."Terry""OB " celebrated the 199th anniversary of its founding and the Mary'sCathedral ; burial in Ogdens­ O'Brien, 53; Mass of Christian Burial 99th anniversary of its recognition as "Pontifical." De­ Colton - Mary J. Bronson Wood, 95; burgh Cemetery. May 5,2021 at Holy Family Church. spite the challenges with which the mission is also con­ Mass of Christian Burial May 8, 2021 at fronted in times of the pandemic, the anniversary is St. Patrick's Church; burial in St. Mary's Ogdensburg - Jeffrey P. Measheaw, Watertown - Dr, David M. Stabins, cause for joy with a view to the celebrations for the Cemetery, Potsdam. 57; Funeral Services May 5,2021 at DDS, 93; Funeral Services July 8,2021 200th anniversary of this Society at the service of world Frary Funeral Home; burial in st. Mary's at Cummings Funeral Service, Inc. mission in 2022. In a message sent to the National Di­ Fort Covington - Ruth L. (Jock) Allen, Cemetery. rectors of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Father Tadeusz 92; Graveside Services to be held May j. Nowak, OMI, secretary general of the Pontifical Society 7,2021 at St. Mary's Cemetery. Plattsburgh - Thomas N. Caron, 68; for the Propagation of the Faith, wrote: 'Thank you for your generous and valuable service to the mission en­ trusted to us by the Holy Father, inspired by our beloved foundress, Pauline Marie jaricot May the Lord bless us Basilica hall to honor all so that we may continue to respond to the vocation that Pauline courageously accepted in devoting her life to evangelizing the world so that the gospel can take root Blessed Michael McGivney in every country and culture to the ends of the world," WATERBURY, Conn, (CNS) - jesus exude celebration and joy, feast, It will be 42 feet He then invites to offer the following prayer: "Lord, you performed his first mira­ the core of the Christian wide, a few feet narrower inspired Pauline-Marie jaricot to found the Propagation cle at a wedding feast at life. I want the hall to be than the current largest of the Faith and the Living Rosary, as well as her total Cana, in Galilee, according life-giving and also ex­ mural of the feast That commitment to the cause of the workers. Hasten the day to the Gospel of john, tremely welcoming, like mural by Paola Veronese when the Church will be able to celebrate the sanctity of When the wine was run­ the arms of a mother," Fa­ dates to the 16th century her life. May her example lead a large number of Chris­ ning low, jesus requested ther Sullivan told Catholic and is in the collection of tians to dedicate themselves to spreading the Gospel, so that the stone jars be filled Transcript, magazine of the Louvre Museum in that the men and women of our time and all the peoples with water. He prayed over the Archdiocese of Hart­ Paris. of the world may discover your infinite love manifested the jars and then offered ford. In Veronese's painting, in jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives with you, in the unity them to the headwaiter, The renovated space will jesus is seated in the cen­ of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen," who realized that the be renamed the Blessed ter of the table sur­ The Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith water had been trans­ Michael McGivney Parish rounded by his mother, was founded in Lyon in 1822 with the aim of promoting formed into wine. Center, Maurice McCarthy disciples, clerks, princes missionary cooperation in all Christian communities Because the wedding Auditorium. Father Mc­ and noblemen; the bride through prayer and material support Pauline Marie jari­ feast is "one of the most Givney, an archdiocesan and groom are seated at cot, foundresse of the then "Association of the Propaga­ celebratory events in the priest who grew up in Wa­ left tion of the Faith" and of the "Living Rosary" was born on Bible," said Father james terbury and received the Armesto, who was born july 22, 1799 in Lyon, where she died on january 9, Sullivan, pastor of the sacraments at the then­ in Paris and now resides in 1862, in poverty. On May 3, 1922, Pope Pius XI elevated Basilica of the Immaculate Church of the Immaculate the New York borough of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith founded by Conception in Waterbury, Conception, was beatified Queens, said he took some jaricot, to "Pontifical," together with the Pontifical Society a mural by artist Paul Oct, 31, 2020. McCarthy artistic liberties in his ver­ of Missionary Childhood and the Pontifical Society of St. Armesto depicting the cel­ was a longtime basilica sion of the feast to convey Peter the Apostle, and moved the headquarters from ebration will be the center­ trustee. the message of jesus. "All Lyon to Rome. Pope john XXIII declared Pauline jaricot piece of the renovation of It is likely, Father Sulli­ of the composition is di­ venerable on january 25, 1963, On May 26,2020, Pope the basilica's hall, known van said, that the mural rected toward Christ," he Francis confirmed the miracle attributed to her interces­ as McCarthy Auditorium. will be the second largest said. "All the other ele­ sion, (SL) (Agenzia Fides, 4/5/2021) "I wanted the hall to in the world depicting the ments are to support that" BACK PEW [[ NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC MAY 12,2021 'Nothing is impossible with the Lord' By Jonathan Monfiletto Contributing Writer

MORRISONVILLE - From the time she was in fifth grade to being widowed at 28 years old to her life now, Wanda Haby has always found a sense of commu­ nity and support through her Catholic faith. "Being in the commu­ nity, you can share the teachings and practice service more than if you were doing this on your own," she said, noting one's fellow Catholics can keep one's thoughts and faith focused and concrete through all of the distrac­ tions in the world. And a sense of belong­ ing is what Haby was look­ ing for when she joined a them, and makes sure ferent person. That's Catholic youth group and Wanda Haby they are doing OK. (faith) what helped guide a church when she was 11 ''That's all volunteer. It's me through that." years old. Though her fa­ "It was quite a walk showed up to church on not something I have to Now Haby - who lives in ther was Catholic and her sometimes," Haby said, the day they were bap­ do, but it's something I Plattsburgh finds in her mother was Baptist, her noting it was 2.5 miles tized. guess you could call just a faith, community, and family never went to from her home to the At age 37, Haby became calling to help others," she support through her Cur­ church. Haby found the church. "As a young per­ an oblate for a st. Benedic­ said. "It's part of servitude sillo group that meets vir­ youth group when it was son back in the day, we tine order. and being of service to tually every Wednesday advertised at her school. could walk and it was not Now, Haby said she lives others. Not only kind for an hour and on Fridays She got involved with unheard of." her faith through her ac­ deeds but also kind words twice a month. She is also the youth group and then Soon, she took it upon tions, "being awake to see or a kind tongue so to part of a Scripture study wanted to join the Church; herself to attend classes the opportunities to help speak." group with some col­ her parents told her she with the goal of being bap­ others," she said. Living her through her leagues that meets virtu­ could go as long as she tized, and she convinced "Every day, we're pro­ actions, Haby learned to ally on Tuesdays. found a ride to get there. her sister to do the classes vided opportunities where rely on her faith and God's Attending Mass and act­ From there, she joined the with her. The priest took someone needs a kind love when her husband, ing as the music director church choir; when she the girls through the word or they need help, who was in the military, at st. Alexander's Church couldn't get a ride, she process over several even if it's me as a profes­ died when she was 28 and in Morrisonville, Haby walked to church. months, and their mother sor [at SUNY Plattsburgh] left behind her and their said music is a huge part with students," she said. "I two small children. of her life and her faith. Remember me? Snookie, from have a lot of advisees and "It was very challenging "Music has always been Wholesale Homes of Malone students that just come to being on my own. Where a part of my life," she said. me and talk to me, and do I go in life, what direc­ "That's what drew me into they just want a listening tion do I go in, in a strange the church when I was Let me help provide you with the ear. Whether it's that or city in a state that I didn't young. It started when I home you have always wanted to getting them in touch with know," she said. "You go was 11 years old singing own - not a rent receipt! I have student services so they through thoughts of the in a choir, and I've been di­ single, doublewides and modular ~~~~s.;~&:~:l;r.:1 can have enough food to whole process of the recting choirs since I was homes waiting for to purchase eat that week." grieving, the anger, what 19 years old." Haby said she volun­ do I do. I had to be there Haby said prayer is also teers to work two shifts for the kids and find a ca­ "very important" to her per week at the isolation reer and go to school, and life and her faith. and quarantine dormitory I think if it wasn't for "Nothing is impossible PLATTSBURGH WHOLESALE HOMES at SUNY Plattsburgh. In strong faith and the pow­ with the Lord," she said, EXIT 39 OFF THE NORTHWAY (NEAR CRETE CIVIC CENTER) that role, she takes stu­ erful thought of love, referring to prayer as the dents snacks such as hot God's love, then I wouldn't "living water" that Jesus PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901 chocolate, hot tea, or ice have gotten through all of Christ offers us. "Your 518-563-1100 • 1-800-640-1833 • www. h.com cream, delivers meals to that. I had to become a dif- prayers can be answered."