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Expansion on contraceptive exemptions I PAGE 18 CATH LIC OCT. 11, 2017 'RECEIVE TH EGOSPEL OF CH RIST' Deacons - 40 years of service The Diocese of Ogdens­ to the diaconate this past burg marks the 40th an­ Saturday. niversary of the permanent In his homily at the ordi­ diaconate in 2017. nation, Bishop Terry R. The NCC marks the an­ LaValley said, ''The deacon niversary with a special is ordained specifically for issue this week. the exercise of a ministry Bishop Stanislaus ]. proper to him that requires Brzana restored the dia­ a spiritual availability of conate in the Diocese of Og­ complete dedication. That densburg on April 22, 1977; means there are no 'part the first ordination was held time' deacons, inasmuch as Oct. 4, 1980. they are 'ministers of the Since that time 123 men Church.' have been ordained includ­ "The diaconate is not a ing 16 who were ordained profession, but a mission."

NEW CHARITIES' HEAD Religious Jubilee set for Oct. 15 The annual diocesan ]u­ bilee for Religious Life will take place Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral in Og­ densburg. Bishop Terry R. laValley will preside at the celebration. FULL STORY, PAGE 4 The religious celebrating special anniversaries in 2017 are: Consecration of diocese 75 years - Sister Mary Vic­ torine Brenon, SS] Bishop LaValley to consecrate 70 years - Sister Mary Mau­ rice Black, SS]; Sister Gabriel the diocese to Immaculate Marie Meyer, SS]; and Sister Heart of Mary on Oc1.22; Mary Kateri Rose, SS] 60 years - Sister Brian Marie novena begins Oct. 13 Latour, RSM; Sister Marie An­ PHOTO BY JESSE SOVIE FULL STORY, PAGE 9 gele Ellis, SS]; 60 years -Sister Bishop Terry R. LaValley presents the Book of the Gospels to Deacon Ronny J. Gingerich during the deacon ordi­ Cathleen Moore,SS] ; Sister nation Saturday at St. Mary's Cathedral. Deacon Gingerich of st. Peter's Parish in Lowville was one of 16 men or­ Mary Paul Blank, SS]; and Sis­ dained as permanent deacons for the diocese. Bishop LaValley's homily for the ordination is published on page Around the Diocese ter Marie Cordata Kelly, SS]. 3; more coverage will appear in next Week's NCe. PAGE 22 24 A reception will follow. DIOCESAN LIFE II NOR THe 0 U N TRY C A T H 0 LIe OCT. 11 , 2017 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR'S NOTE CATHOLIC Box 326 Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 USPS 0039-3400 Forty years of faithfulness BISHOP TERRY R. LAVAllEY One of my earliest memories celebrate the newest clergy in The joy as the rite concluded that deacons are just beginning President of working for the their midst. was visible on the faces of their education on their ordina­ REV.JOSEPH A. MORGAN North Country Catholic The scene was re­ every new deacon and all who tion day. Vice President was my editor's excite­ peated several times loved them. With a solid foundation of NCe. JAMES D. CROWLEY ment about the immi­ through the years, so In this week's we con­ prayerfulness and service, Secretary- Trea surer nent arrival of that now more than tinue our "month of deacons" there is much they can do to MARY LOU KILIAN permanent deacons in 120 men have been or­ with a salute to all the men become truly exceptional, Dea­ the diocese. dained for diaconal who have heard and followed con Oberst said. Editor/ Msgr. Christman service in our parishes. this call in our diocese. One important way that the General Manager made sure we kept up The excitement of We invited all of our deacons rest of us can support our dea­ Publish 45 is- with every step of the that first ordination to share what their vocation cons' paths towards "excep­ ~ suesper year: process as the mem­ was easily matched this has meant for them. Not sur­ tional-ness" is our continued ." Weekly except bers of the first class past Saturday when 16 prisingly, the responses were prayer and support in their skipping were instituted as lec- Mary Lou men were added to the truly inspiring. ministry. every other tors, acolytes and can- Kilian ranks of the diaconate. One deacon, who has been I admit that, as a deacon's week begin­ didates on their way to Nearly every pew was part of the North Country dea­ wife, I'm a little biased in my ning July ordination. filled long before the con community since its first thinking but we have all been throughX Aug. and skipping When they were ordained 11 a.m. ceremony began. days, shared some ideas about blessed beyond measure be­ one week in Dec. by the Dio- Oct. 4, 1980, the cathedral was The applause when the men how his clerical comrades can cause of the 40 years of faith­ cese of Ogdensburg. packed with family, friends, were presented for ordination be as effective as possible. ful deacon service in our 622 Washington Street, Og­ priests and religious ready to was thunderous. Deacon Fred Oberst believes church. densburg, N.Y. 13669. Editorial Office: FATHER MUENCH SAYS 622 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. Telephone: Bringing a spirit of peace to the world (3 15) 608-7556 I would like to take this op­ peaceful and less violent. as more important than your­ E-mail: news@northcountry portunity to offer my congratu­ The past few weeks the sec­ selves, each looking out not for catholic.org lations to our new deacons, ond Scripture readings as Mass his own interest, but also for ordained by Bishop LaVallee have been from St. Paul's Letter those of others." Entered at the last week. Our diocese is to the Philippians. St. Paul In this way, we will bring a Post Office: stronger today because we gives us some guidance toward loving spirit to our life. Can Ogdensburg, NY have sixteen new deacons. bringing our world to a spirit you imagine a world like this? 13669 and All of our deacons bring of love and peace. The news reports were filled additional mailing offices as unique gifts and talents to Here, St. Paul writes to these with the man who tried to help Periodical Postage. their parishes and to our dio­ lieve that jesus made our Philippians reminding them others during this recent inci­ cese. They truly enrich the world a better place by bring­ who jesus is. Paul shows us dent. Despite the danger and Subscription: ministry of the Diocese of Og­ ing to us his message of peace that jesus emptied himself - the violence many rushed to For one year: densburg. We, all, should be and love. As his disciples "though he was in the form of help others, reaching out to the In-Diocese Rate:$27 very grateful as a diocese that jesus leads us to be a loving God, did not regard equality injured in need of help. They Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 these men have followed their and caring people. I know that with God something to be were unafraid in their concern vocation to be ordained dea­ many consider violence as the grasped. for others despite the violence Mattersfor publi cation cons. only answer to violence. How­ jesus entered our world on all sides of them. should be Our deacons are a special ever, I know only too well that "coming in human likeness - St. Paul tells us in this letter, addressed to part of this diocesan family. when I personally react with and found in human appear­ "Have no anxiety." He tells us PO Box 326 anger and violence in my life, ance, he humbled himself, be­ to turn to our God in prayer, Ogdensburg, NY13669 Recently, we have again ex­ nothing good comes about for coming obedient to the point never giving up. We are to and should be received by perienced the violence of our myself or for anyone else. of death, even death on a offer our prayers in thanksgiv­ Thursday prior to country. This was made very Many bring up the question cross." jesus met the violence ing remembering God great publication. evident to us with the incident of safety. Does being a fol ­ of our world with humility. love for us. Anxiety is rooted Paper isprinted each in Las Vegas. Our country is lower of jesus make me a safer jesus accepted the cross - and in a lack of trust - a lack of Monday; again torn apart by the action person7 What I do know is that became our Lord and Savior. trust in ourselves, in others, in dateline is Wednesday. of one gunman. This will pro­ living like jesus brings a cer­ In his meekness, jesus wins God . Anxiety must never keep Member, Catholic Press duce many debates among our tain happiness, a definite satis­ our love and adoration. jesus us from being a people of Association. country's leaders. However, lit­ faction as I try to bring peace showed us there was a better peace, never losing trust. tle has changed since the last to others. way to live. St. Paul closes this Letter in POSTMASTER: incident. Our question will I believe that bringing peace In this Spirit of our Lord, St. prayer: "My God will fully sup­ Send addre ss chang es to continue:- how do we live in into my way of life unites oth­ Paul shows us how to make ply whatever you need, in ac­ North Country Catholic, this violent world as Chris­ ers to act peacefully. I pray our world a better place. "Do cord with his glorious riches in PO Box 326 tians? that with God's help I may nothing out of selfishness or Christ jesus. To our God and Ogdensburg, NY I believe in the message of bring to others that spirit of out of vainglory," he writes, Father, glory forever and ever. 13669-0326 the humble, loving jesus. I be- jesus to make our world more "rather humbly regard others Amen." II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC OCT. 11, 2017 DIOCESAN LIFE FOLLOW ME The Lord always provides word and deed the Resur­ of the Catholic Church sacrament of Holy Matri­ ble, and spend time in ado­ rection of the Lord jesus. teaches that the two sacra­ mony do not play second ration of the Blessed Sacra­ Bishop LaValley's homily You, like the early disci­ ments, Orders and Marriage, fiddle. The sacred bond that ment. Purify your souls at the deacon ordination ples, must experience the "are directed towards the your wife and you estab­ frequently through the need to do good, to salvation of others: lished on your wedding day Sacrament of Penance hav­ Oct. 7 at St. Mary's Cathedral give of yourself to if they contribute as is to be strengthened, not ing prepared for it worthily others in the Name well to personal sal­ neglected as you fulfill your through a daily examination The diaconate is not just of the Crucified and vation, it is through diaconal responsibilities. of conscience. one among many ministries, Risen jesus-to service to others The Church expresses im­ but rather, as Blessed Paul bring God's word that they do so." mense gratitude to our VI said, this ministry should into the lives of His My holiness is ei­ wives for the gift of your You are meant to be truly be a "moving force" for holy people. ther strengthened husbands to the Church's the diakonia of the Church. The integrity of or found wanting to sacred orders. a living sign of the your ordained min­ the degree that I am You , dear brothers belong servanthood of The diaconate is not istry, your ability to engaged in the cor­ to the life of the Church that communicate the poral and spiritual goes back to saintly dea­ God's Church a profession, Gospel effectively, Terry R. works of mercy. My cons, like Lawrence, and be­ but a mission! will depend on your LaValley personal holiness fore him, Stephen and his Possess a deep, filial love adherence to the ===== depends on my companions, whom the Acts and veneration for the Vir­ I see the Permanent Dea­ faith of the Apostles. service to others. of the Apostles consider gin Mary, Mother of God. As cons in the Diocese as a This is a day of special The Sacrament of Mar­ "deeply spiritual and pru­ you strive to be the servant moving force in meeting our joy. But let it also be a day riage and the Sacrament of dent" (Acts 6:3) of the servants of God , turn diocesan priorities and en­ of special resolve. Go out to Holy Orders confer a partic­ You are meant to be a liv­ to Mary, as she continues to hancing the vibrancy and vi­ the whole world, proclaim ular mission in the Church ing sign of the servanthood proclaim: "I am the hand­ tality of our parish families the Good News to all cre­ and serve to build up the of God's Church. maid of the Lord." (Lk 1:38) in our beloved North Coun­ ation. But, not on your own People of God. (cf. CCc, Since deacons are minis­ In the example of her ser­ try. Soon, with the laying terms. Sometimes, perhaps 15 34) Your mission is espe­ ters of the word, the Church vanthood, see the perfect on of hands, as I ask out of frustration with those cially vital through your di­ urges you to constant read­ model of our own call to the Almighty God to draw near, who question "my terms," I rect presence in the various ing and diligent study of the discipleship of our Lord I will pray: "... in your eter­ can develop the attitude, "if spheres of family, work, Sacred Scriptures. jesus Christ and to the serv­ nal providence, you make you don't like it, go to an­ school, in addition to pas­ In your lives as deacons ice of His Church. provision for every age." other parish." What a terri­ toral structures. you are called to hear, guard With great pride and grati­ My sisters and brothers, ble contradiction to the This is especially an op­ and do the Word of God, in tude, I join the Church of today's celebration is a mission charged to all the portunity and obligation for order to proclaim it worthily Ogdensburg confidently be­ beautiful provision the Lord ordained! As Paul told the deacons in your secular pro­ and effectively. Daily pray lieving that your ministry of is making for the present Corinthians: "For we do not fessions to boldly proclaim the Liturgy of the Hours. Word and Charity will bear and future of the Church of preach ourselves but jesus and witness to the Gospel of This prayer should inform much fruit. Serve the Ogdensburg. The Lord al­ Christ as Lord." life and joy. your whole prayer life since Church with an ardent love. ways provides. May God be Dear brothers, as minis­ My brothers in Christ, in deacons, as ministers, inter­ Go out to all the world and praised!! ters of jesus Christ, who your diaconal ministry, your cede for the entire Church. teach all nations. Sing to As you know, with the came among His disciples wives and the responsibili­ Participate at Mass fre­ the Lord a new song; Sing to sacrament of Orders, the as one who served, do the ties that arise from the quently, even daily, if possi- the Lord; bless His Name! deacon receives a special will of God from your heart: "configuration to Christ-­ serve all people in love and Servant, Head and Shepherd joy as you would the very of the Church" through the Lord Himself. There is ab­ We congratulate laying on of hands of the solutely nothing Christ-like bishop and the prayer of about a joy-less, dour, rigid, Deacons Brent Charland and Nicholas Haas consecration. whiny disciple. No, our as they are ordained to the diaconate The deacon is ordained ministry should be inspired specifically for the exercise by resurrection hope and and we express our gratitude to joy. of a ministry proper to him Deacon Bryan Bashaw that requires a spiritual Never allow yourself to be availability of complete ded­ turned away from the hope for his years of faithful service ication. That means there offered by the Gospel. As are no "part time" deacons, our diocesan sacred pur­ inasmuch as they are "min­ pose proclaims, we are God has blessed us with your ministry! isters of the Church." Christ-led, Christ-fed, and The Diaconate is not a Hope-filled. profession, but a missionl When discussing Holy Or­ st. Andre Bessette Parish Deacon candidates, like ders as one of the sacra­ the Apostles, you too must ments "at the service of Malone, New York feel impelled to proclaim by communion," the Catechism II NORTH C OUNTRY C ATHOLIC DIOCESAN LIFE OCT. 11 , 2017

Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you have become .. , believe what you read, teach what you believe, practice what you teach (R ite afOrdinatian tathe Diaconate) Congratulations Deacon Donahue named to our newly ordained Catholic Charities director (j)eacon (j)avitf Cfar~ Bishop Terry R. LaValley as caseworker and adminis­ identity as Catholics. For me, and the Catholic Charities trator at private, public and this is a wonderful opportu­ Board of Directors church agencies, in­ nity to merge my back­ have announced the cluding Catholic Char­ ground and experiences in appointment of ities, in the mental both social work and dia­ Deacon Patrick j. health and human conal ministry to serve the Donahue, M.S.W., services field. people of the Diocese of Og­ D.Min. as the Direc­ Since 2009, he has densburg. "Believe what you read, tor of Catholic Char­ served the diocese as ities for the Diocese Director of Formation Succeeds Sister Donna teach what you believe, of Ogdensburg. for Ministry and Assis­ Deacon Donahue tant Director of the Franklin who has led the and practice what you teach. " will succeed Daugh- Western Regional Of­ ter of Charity Sister Deacon Patrick fice of Faith Formation. agency for 27 years Donna Franklin who Donahue Deacon Donahue re­ The Roman Catholic Church of has served as the ceived a Master of Arts "I look forward to serving Saint John the Baptist Director of Catholic in Social Work in 1976 in this new capacity, both Charities for the past 27 from Syracuse University. He continuing and hopefully Plattsburgh NY years. later earned a Masters in Di ­ contributing in some mean­ "We are all so grateful for vinity Studies from St. ingful way to the 100-year Sister Donna's inspiring lead­ Bernard's School of Theology legacy of Catholic Charities ership that has seen out­ and a Doctor of Ministry in our diocese," he said reach to various defenseless from Washington Theologi­ Sister Donna plans to retire groups greatly expanded," cal University. in the spring of 2018. She said Bishop LaValley. In 201 3, Bishop LaValley will serve as a consultant for Deacon Donahue brings ordained Deacon Donahue a several months and work over 25 years of experience permanent deacon for the with Deacon Donahue after diocese. He is currently as­ his appointment becomes ef­ signed as deacon assistant at fective Jan. 1, 2018. The People of St. Mary's Parish in Evans Bishop LaValley said, 'The Mills. Board of Directors and I are st. Andrew's Church, Norwood "I am thrilled to become eager to see Deacon Patrick and the part of Catholic Charities," Donahue apply his unique Deacon Donahue said. "Char­ blend of education, experi­ Parish of the Visitation ity goes to the core of our ence and ministry to Catholic Charites and its vital mission and st. Raymond, - responding to the needs of the most vulnerable mem­ Norfolk and Raymondville St. Jude Novena May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be bers of our communities." praised, adored and glorified throughout the whole worl d, forever and ever, Amen. Sacred Rejoice in the Heart of Jesus, pray for us. Foll ow Po pe Fra ncis on St. Jude, worker of miracles, Twitter! pray fo r us. St. Jude helper of Ordination of the homeless, pray for us. www.twitter.com/Pontifex Say prayer 9 ti mes a day for 9 days. phil Regan BR ~#Pontifex as a Congratulations to Deacon Richard Burns Weare Deacon praying for ~ phil and his of the ~ .- ~ ordination Church! From St. Mary's C hurch, Potsdam Classmates. & St. Patrick's C hurch, Colton II NORTH CO U NTRY CATH OLI C OCT. 11, 201 7 DIOCESAN LIFE

Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you have become ... believe what you read, teach what you believe, practice what you teach Permanent deacons in the diocese from 1977 to 2017 and fellowship. By Deacon Kevin Mastellon A program of formation Staff writer for the wives of the men in formation is also on-going. The Second Vatican Father Manfred was suc­ Council restored the per­ ceeded by a number of manent diaconate. It had priests who led the forma­ been missing from our tion program with distinc­ churches for centuries. tion, including Father The Apostles established joseph Elliott, Msgr. Robert the diaconate (Acts of the Aucoin and Father Howard Apostles chapter 6) be­ Venette. The current direc­ cause they determined a tor is Deacon john White. need for assistants to take As the order celebrates on tasks that would free 40 years in this diocese in them to spread the Good 2017, the deacons serve in News of jesus Christ. nearly every parish of the North Country. They also How do we select and Deacon James W. Chaufty, a deacon for the parishes in Port Leyden, Lyons Falls, Bishop Stanislaus J. form such men? work as chaplains in the 13 Bishop Stanislaus ]. state and federal prisons in Constableville and West Leyden, baptizes Alexandria Jo Teal at St.John's in Brzana restored the Brzana restored the dia­ the area. On the diocesan Lyons Falls. "My ministry as a Catholic deacon in 2009 has opened a new door diaconate in the Diocese conate in the Diocese of level, newly ordained Dea­ of holiness for me," Deacon Chaufty said. "Throughout my life before, I strove Ogdensburg on April 22, con james Crowley is the to be holy. After ordination, Ifound that there was a whole world of holiness of Ogdensburg on 1977. Father Donald Man­ diocesan chancellor and in need that I was called to. Iam amazed of the magnitude of the need and April 22, 1977 fred , now pastor in Deacon Patrick Donahue the blessings of the Holy Spirit that help fulfill my ministry to truly be a living Croghan, was asked to de­ has been named director of herald of the Word." Catholic Charities. Over time the order van­ velop a program of forma­ tion for the first permanent The deacons of the dio­ ished for many compli­ cese, candidates and their cated reasons. The Church deacons of Ogdensburg. Since that time 123 men wives gather each spring In the first class .... still recognized an order of with Bishop LaValley to deacons but these were have been ordained includ­ ing 16 who were ordained pray, learn and socialize. I was in the first class of deacons in the diocese and it men transitioning to the Bishop LaValley has also es­ was like jumping into the abyss! I knew as soon as Father priesthood. The Fathers of to the diaconate this past Saturday. tablished a Council of Dea­ Dostie talked about the diaconate at Mass one Sunday that I the Vatican Council saw a cons. The representatives was meant to do this. I've never been so positive in my life need to re-establish a per­ The faculty for formation initially came from Wad­ of deacons from the dio­ that I was being called, but it was terrifying. Called to manent order of men will­ cese and two representa­ WHAT? ing to serve the church. hams Hall Seminary Col­ lege and Mater Dei in tives of the wives of Setting out for Mater Dei that first weekend was a real These were men who were deacons meet with him to test of faith. Dave Hennigan and I kept each other from not called to the priest­ Ogdensburg. By necessity the formation program has discuss matters of interest running away, and it was the best decision I've ever made. hood. They could be mar­ to the community. It was hard and we, faculty and support staff and students, ried before receiving the evolved. Mater Dei no longer exists. Wadhams Separately the deacon were feeling our way in the dark, making it up as we went Sacrament of Orders, with community established the along. Fortunately the Holy Spirit was ahead of us all the their wife's permission. If a Hall is now closed as a Seminary College but con­ St. Lawrence Society to fos­ way, shining the light to show us the way. permanent deacon's wife ter harmony in the commu­ Three years later, when we marched into the cathedral, predeceased him, he would tinues as a retreat center and diocesan gathering nity, provide care and we knew more, had made new friends, had worked hard pledge to remain celibate comfort when needed and and prayed harder, but it was still like jumping off a cliff. thereafter. space. The formation faculty to establish continuing ed­ Now, 37 years later, I am still just as positive that I was This new order would ucation opportunities to called to this vocation and I am still so thankful that I was. pledge obedience to the today is drawn from among the clergy, religious the ordained. It has changed and enriched my life beyond measure and I bishop and work in collab­ The role of deacons in believe has enabled me to be a positive force in the lives of oration with priests to as­ and laity of the diocese. Aspirants and candidates our diocese continues to many, man people along the way. sist the bishop in his evolve. The vision of I've probably worn more hats than most, too. Since ordi­ mandate to spread the utilize on-line courses through Notre Dame Uni­ Bishop Brzana, the work of nation, I've been a teacher in the parish school, a pastoral good news, respond to the Father Manfred and his assistant (now pastoral associate) in my parish, director Of needs of his flock through versity. The men in formation successors, has led to a religious education at Fort Drum, chaplain in two prisons charity and justice and collaboration that fills a and finally, after retirement, back to pastoral associate in lead people in prayer. still meet one weekend a month from September to need in parishes and re­ my parish. This was a challenging sponds to the call, "Here I new world for dioceses. june for additional class Deacon Jack Trombly work, for prayer together Am Lord." Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Watertown ii NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC DIOCESAN LIFE OCT. 11, 2017 Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you have become ... believe what you read, teach what you believe, practice what you teach

DEACON DAVID SANDBURG was ordained in 2009 and serves St. Mary's Cathedral and Notre Dame parishes in Ogdensburg. What does the diaconate mean to him?"After a very long ca- reer in business serving the public I wasn't ready to retire to a life of leisure. So when Ifelt the call to con- sider the Permanent Dia­ conate I knew it was something I was prepared The parishioners of St. Hubert's Church to commit to," he said. extend our heartfelt congratulations and "Now, eight years after my ordination, I can truly say thanks to it has been one of the Deacon Phil Giardino greatest blessings of my life. Serving God, His on his 18th anniversary to the diaconate. Church and His people has made me happier than I could ever have imagined. I pray that God will give me many more years serve Him as a deacon."

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Deacon Lawrence R. Ambeau baptized his grandson Logan on the day after his ordination in 2013 during his first Mass at St. Cecilia's Church in Adams. The babys is held by his mother Melissa Ambeau Kotary. Next to her is Andrew Kotary, Logan's father, who is holding Lucas Kotary. The godparents are Thomas Ambeau and Shellie Tucker, the son and daughter of Deacon Ambeau. "I love being a deacon and the honor of serving the parishioners of St. Cecilia's and Queen of Heaven," Deacon Ambeau said."My favorite part is serving at the Mass. Ifeel very privileged and hum­ bled to be on the altar in the Real Presence of Jesus. Then to share Jesus with the parishioners is just icing on the cake."

Deacon Tom Finnegan and To our new deacons: DeaconJohn Dwyer. Deacon James Crowley, Deacon David Demers, and Deacon William O'Brien Those we love don't go away, We are thankful for our current deacons and their faithful They walk beside us every day. ministry among us. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Deacon Francis Bateman, Deacon Mark lalonde, Still Love, Still missed and very dear. Deacon Anthony Pastizzo, Deacon David Sandburg, and Deacon John White

We ask God's blessings on them and their families. St. Mary's Church, Brushton e;- as together we journey in faith! St. Augustine's Church, North Bangor II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC • DIOCESAN LIFE OCT. 11, 2017

ONE BREAD, ONE BODY, ONE FAMILY Bishop's Schedule Environmental Stewardship Oct.11 - 9:45 a.m ., Episcopal What next? Bishop's Fund supports Council Meeting at the Bishop's Res i­ October 4, the Feast of St. Francis, dence in Ogdensburg concluded the Season of Creation 5:15 p.m .,Mass at Parish of the that began around the world on Visitation with the Commissioned September 1. deacon formation program Lay Ministers Association followed Millions of people around the help the men retain their by Dinner and Presentation. By Deacon John White globe participated and signed the focus rather than succumb­ St. Francis Pledge approved by Pope Director, Deacon Formation Program ing to the frustrations inher­ Oct. 12 -5 p.m., Mass at the Sisters Francis. ent in the program. of St. Joseph Motherhouse in Water­ Some local churches and groups The 2017 diocesan direc­ Finally jeff Ward and the town with the Commissioned Lay tory lists 75 permanent dea­ in our Diocese had a sign-up sheet staff at Wadhams Hall who Ministers Association followed by cons of the Diocese of available for people to make a take such care in providing Dinner and Presentation. Ogdensburg. While a few of nourishment, lodging and Pledge while others used their these men are retired or liv­ learning space over the four computers. Maybe you were one of Oct. 13 - 5 p.m., Mass and Institu­ ing outside of the diocese years of the process make them. the vast majority continu~ the time and space welcom­ tion of Acolytes at Christ the King to give of their time and tal­ Seminary in East Aurora, NY So, now the question may be, ing and enjoyable. what comes next? ents in service to the People Realistically none of the of God in the north Country. 2017 Bishop's Fund Appeal foregoing is possible with­ Oct. 14 - 10:30 a.m.,Council of What am Igoing to do to fulfil """""" my pledge to Pray, learn, Assess, On 7 October of this year, ROMAN CATHOUC DI.OCES E out significant investments OF OGDENSBURG Deacons Meeting in the Brzana Hall 16 more names were added of money as well. Currently at St. Mary's Cathedral Act and Advocate today? to that list. Additionally, 19 bringing a man from the ap­ Pray is the best place to begin. more men have begun their nent deacon can not be plication process through Oct.15- 8a.m.,MassatSt.Mary's Pope Francis used the prayer of own preparation to join the ordination can cost in ex­ praise of St. Francis for the title of ranks of the permanent dia­ overestimated or over­ Cathedral looked. Without the ground­ cess of $15,000. Approxi­ his encyclical, laudato Si that conate for our diocese. mately one-third of that 2 p.m., Religious Jubilee at St. The Deacon Formation ing and support that these Mary's Cathedral means 'Praise Be to You: women give to the deacon amount is subsidized by the program of the diocese is man's parish. Obviously the like St. Francis we can make up and can only be successf~l community as a whole, the our own litany of praise. If we take ministry of our deacons remaining two-thirds must Oct. 16-17 - Pontifica l College due to the diligence and ef­ come from somewhere. Josephinum Board Meeting in a few moments to pay attention to forts of the many people as­ would be greatly dimin­ ished. That portion is only possi­ Co lumbus, Ohio something that attracts our atten­ sociated with the program. ble through the Bishops' tion, we can say its name and re­ Bishop LaValley, Father Dou­ It is not only the forma­ tion faculty who make the Fund and the generous do­ spond 'Praise be to you, 0 lord: glas Lucia, Deacon Kevin nations of Catholics across To Report Abuse As we go through the day, we Mastellon, Daughter of program a success. The diocesan relationship with the North Country to that may add more and more names Charity Sister Donna fund. Only with your contin­ If you have a complaint of sus­ Franklin and St. joseph Sis­ the University of Notre pected misconduct involving dioce­ that we want to give praise God for. Dame's Satellite Theological ued support can the diocese ters Mary Eamon Lyng and truly be "One Bread, One san clergy, religious, employees or With a heart moved by the wonder Education Program (STEP) of Creation we will more naturally jennifer Votraw have in­ Body, One Family," and the volunteers, contact Victims Assis­ vested their own time and offers on-line learning op­ want to find ways to "Care for our portunities to strengthen diocesan community of per­ tance Coordinator, Terrianne Yan­ talents into the program as manent deacons continue to Common Home,"as the rest of the teachers, facilitators and ad­ and enhance the program ulavich, Adu lt & Youth Counseling and the men's development. grow, thrive and minister to title calls each of us to do. visors. you. Services of Northern New York, PO And what the Pledge calls us to Sister Donna has also co­ Further, the pastors who recommend, sponsor and Box 2446, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901; do. ordinated opportunities for [email protected] the wives of men in the pro­ support the men through Rest in Peace In his book entitled:300 Ways to gram to deepen their own the program and beyond are Phone: 518-483-3261; or Fr. James Save Money and Energy in Your spirituality, relationships indispensable to its success; This week marks the anniversary Seymour, the Episcopal Vicar for Home While fulfilling your Saint With jesus Christ, their hus­ as are the priests who offer of the deaths of the following Clergy at 315-393-2920 ,ext. 1340 Francis Pledge David A.Troesh bands and each other over their time, talent and efforts clergymen who have served in the gives us plenty of actions to choose the years. The importance as spiritual directors for the Diocese of Ogdensburg men; and the deacon men­ from! Here are but a few : of the role of the wives in Oct.11- Rev.William Burns, 1837 Protecting God's Children Create a Green Team. Infect the formation process and tors who provide an experi­ Oct. 12 - Rev. Francis Pelletier, 1881; enced ear or shoulder, to The Diocese of Ogdensburg has everyone in your household with life and ministry of a perma Rev. P.Joseph Mullins, O.S.A, 1960 an attitude of conservation. Be cre­ Oct. 13 - Rev. Francis X. Campbell, schedu led sessions for Protecting For a New or Used Car ative. O.5.A., 1984 God's Children for Adults. Pre-regis­ tration online is required in order to Replace your incandescent Mort Oct. 14 - Rev.James Alexander Ha­ participate. Participants may pre­ lights with CFLs. Start by replac­ Backus & garty, 1903 register at www.virtus.org by select­ ing the five bulbs that burn the Oct. 15 - Rev.James Haffey, 1918; ing the registration button and longest. Sons Rev. Mark Collins Liebler, 1975; Rev. following the directions. Activate power manage­ On Canton-Ogdensburg Rd. Robert Fleig, S.J., 1986; Most Rev. Upcoming sessions: ment software on your com­ 315-393-5899 Thomas Andrew Donnellan, 1987 Oct. 12 - 10 a.m., StJames Minor puter.lf your computer doesn't Oct. 17 - Rev. Antoine Anselm Church, Carthage have a power management system, Thomas, 1900; Rev. Athanase Marion Oct. 12 -6:30 p.m., Ho ly Name you can download free software O.M.I.,1935 ' School, AuSable Forks from Energy Star. CHEVROLET II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC OCT. 11, 2017 DIOCESAN LIFE Consecration of the Diocese

Love your mother What is a novena? dral. At 2:30 p.m. Mass will By Father Bryan Stitt be offered with the prayer A novena is a prayer that lasts for a did. We do what the Church has been Diocesan director, Office of Worship of consecration of the dio­ period of nine hours, days, or doing for 2,000 years - praying fer­ cese included. months. What is essential in the num­ vently for an outpouring of God's How we love our mothers! If you can't be there in ber nine. The word novena comes grace. They have seen us at our person, you can surely be from the Latin word for nine -novem. A novena can be done in various best and at our worst. We there in spirit praying for Why nine? ways. You can pray a novena prayer can relate our triumphs to the church. Well, our Lord rose from the dead every nine consecutive hours, days, them without fear of being Learn more about Fatima. on a Sunday. He ascended into or months. thought boastful and share Have you seen 13th Day, the heaven 40 days later on a Thursday. It does not matter how or what is our frustrations without 2009 dramatic re-telling of For nine days the apostles and Mary, prayed, it is not magic; just a form of sounding like whiners. the Story of Fatima through the Mother of God , gathered in the prayer rooted in the scriptures and On October 22 Bishop the memories of Sr. Lucia? upper room and were united in tradition of the Church. LaValley and the whole dio­ Consider showing it at your prayer. Friday, October 13 will be the start cese is honoring our Blessed parish. On the 10th day, after nine days of of the novena ending on Sunday, Oc­ Mother in appreciation of There is also the classic prayer in the upper room, the Holy tober 22. We will be praying it in her maternal love. As version - the 1952 film The Spirit, the third person of the Holy honor of the Our Lady of Fatima. you've already heard, on Miracle of Our Lady of Fa­ Trinity, descended upon them on the As the Church around the world that day, Bishop LaValley tima, as well as numerous feast of Pentecost, which was a Sun­ honors our Blessed Mother on the will consecrate the North books and vignettes on day. 100th Anniversary of her appearance Country to the Immaculate YouTube. Check it out in the Bible: jesus in Fatima, Portugal, here in the Dio­ Heart of Mary. (There will be a showing spends 40 days with the apostles-Acts cese of Ogdensburg we will have a Prompted by the request of l3th Day at the Cathedral 1:3 . jesus Ascended into heaven-Acts Rosary Rally and Holy Mass with of our Lady to the children on October 13 hosted by 1:9, Luke 24: 51, Mark 16: 19. Apostles Bishop LaValley at the Cathedral. in Fatima, Pope Pius Xll first the Legion of Mary in Og­ gather in the upper room-Acts 1: 13- The 2:00 Rosary and 2:30 Mass will consecrated Russia to densburg to mark the 100th 14. Pentecost-Acts 2:1 -13 be on Sunday, October 22nd. Please Mary's Immaculate Heart in Anniversary of the Miracle The above scripture references keep praying for our parish, our 1952. Thirty years later, of the Sun. join them at St. point to the traditional prayer called a Bishop, and each of our intentions as Pope Saint john Paul II did Mary's Cathedral at 6:00 novena. When we pray a novena we celebrate the many bleSSings God has so for the entire world. p.m. to pray the Rosary, fol­ do what the remaining 11 apostles bestowed upon us here in the Diocese 2017 is the year for the Dio­ lowed by a presentation of did. We do what the Mother of God of Ogdensburg. cese of Ogdensburg. the film . For more informa­ Why now? tion contact the parish of­ First it is to honor Our fice at 315-393-3930.) Lady's appearance and mira­ Send prayer requests to cles in Fatima, Portugal 100 Bishop laValley. The bishop i Navena Prayer years ago. How many of us will include them in his I To be prayed daily from October 13-21 , 2017 in preparation of grew up with the story of prayer of Consecration to the "Day the Sun Danced" our Blessed Mother. • the Consecration on October 22 "d at St. Mary's Cathedral witnessed by tens of thou­ All intentions can be sent sands of people who stood to The Bishop's Office, P.O. ~ loving Mother, 100 years ago you appeared to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal in the mud turned into dry Box 369, Ogdensburg, NY I with a message of penance, prayer, and peace. As we in the Diocese of Ogdensburg land? That was October 13, 13669 • prepare to celebrate the anniversary of our Cathedral dedicated to your Assumption 1917. join the Novena. The nine I and consecrate the entire diocese to your Immaculate Heart, we desire to become Thirty-five years and nine days from October 13th (the • li ke those young shepherds. May we have spirits courageous to face any opposition days later, our beloved lOOth anniversary of the Fa­ I to the faith, minds made pure of the corruption of the world, and hearts open to Cathedral of St. Mary was tima Miracle of the Sun) to • your love - both to be received and to be shared. consecrated. This year's October 22nd (the 65th an­ I consecration marks these niversary of the dedication In a special way during this novena, I ask your intercession on this two anniversaries honoring of the Cathedral) allows for I in tention, _____ Our Lady. a perfect nine-day novena. How do we participate? Please join Bishop LaVal­ i lord Jesus, we honor those who bravely built up the Church here in our diocese and Mark your calendar. Octo­ ley in the prayer found at • around the world . We praise you- the one sure foundation of the Church and of ber 22nd will be the day of right on this page. our li ves- this day and always. Hear our prayers. the consecration of the Dio­ Love your mother. She's Our lady of Fatima, pray for us. cese to the Immaculate been with you through thick Heart of Mary. There will be and thin. She gives us the Our lady of the Assumption, pray for us. a 2 p.m. Rosary Rally before best of all examples. And a beautiful statue of Our she'll see us through this Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us. Lady of Fatima in the Cathe- valley of tears. L._._._._._. - . - . - . - . - . - . -...... -.---,~.---- . ii NORTH COUN TRY CATHOLI C DIOCESAN LIFE OCT. 11 , 2 017 Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you have become ... believe what you read, teach what you believe, practice what you teach (

Being a deacon ...... has changed my outlook on how close God is to us. I love being on the altar and being able to serve the community and the parishes. After 21 years Deacon Bruce Daugherty, St. Mary's, (layton and John's, Lafargeville st. Hi, I'm Deacon Ed Mazuchowski. I am currently assigned to St. Joseph's in Dannemora and the Church of the As­ sumption in Redford. I was ordained in 1996 by Bishop Paul S Loverde. My wife Louise and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary last year. She has been a strong sup­ port to my diaconate vocation. I have truly been blest in my years as a deacon. I could list events, positions and accomplishments over the last 21+ years but that's not what it is all about. The best is my growth closer to our Lord Jesus Christ and His blessings on me to be able to touch others in His name. Grateful to serve As a deacon my ministry was visiting elderly in their homes and in nursing homes. St. Agnes - Lake Placid This was a very satisfying experience to get to know people who were ill and not able to get out to go to church. I am grateful for this opportunity to serve the people of our dio­ cese. St. Brendan - Keene Deacon Norman Hunneyman, ordained in 1985 St. Andrew's Parish, Sackets Harbor Gives thanks and praise to God for the ordination of The Church of the Deacon John Fehlner Holy Family in Watertown congratulates the newly II As a deacon you will serve Jesus Christ, who was known among his disciples as the one who served others. Do the ordained Deacons and will of God generously. Serve God and humankind in love thank God for our own and joy." Deacons Edward Miller and Michael Allen Rite of Ordination of a Deacon

+ We offer fervent prayer that the "Commission of Study on the Diaconate of Women" established by Pope Francis in August will open this ordained ministry to all of God's children. II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC OCT. 11, 2017 DIOCESAN LIFE

Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you have become ... believe what you read, teach what you believe, practice what you teach Deacons fill the ranks of prison chaplains There are thirteen prisons, clude a significant portion of Catholic inmates almost al­ twelve state and one federal, the working population of ways are receptive to any that are spaced throughout the North Country. spiritual support offered by the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Currently the Diocese of the Chaplains looking for This does not count the var­ Ogdensburg sponsors one ways to improve their lives ious county jails. priest, five deacons, one lay­ so as to avoid future incar­ Two of the state prisons man and one lay women to ceration. are maximum security, Clin­ minister to the spiritual Because the prison popula­ ton Correctional and Upstate needs of Catholic inmates as tions are laden with those Correctional where those in­ well as those of other faiths with addiction related prob­ carcerated are serving sen­ and no faith who reside in lems, the chaplains are a first tences in excess of 25 plus these North Country prisons. line of resource in a system years, some of those incar­ Originally, Bishop Stanis­ that is overburdened with cerated will never be re­ laus ]. Brzana and Father need and limited in re­ leased from their Dennis]. Duprey sought out sources to meet that need. confinement. All of the other deacons to serve those incar­ At this time five deacons state prisons are medium se­ cerated but as the North work in the prisons of the curity with Adirondack Cor­ Country prison population diocese: Deacons Thomas F. rectional scheduled to has grown and many of our Kilian, Frank A. Bushey, become a facility housing ordained deacons are past Bryan ]. Bashaw, Elliott A. youthful offenders. retirement age, the bishop Shaw and William M. john­ In total there are some has turned to qualified lay ston. 12,000 men incarcerated in people to help serve as chap­ Through the years several the diocese who come from lains at the prisons. other deacons have worked various parts of the state but Chaplains provide for in this critical ministry in the Deacon Thomas Kilian, chaplain at the Ogdensburg and Gouverneur Correc­ mostly the New York City sacramental, spiritual and North Country, including tional Facilities, and Deacon Frank Bushey, chaplain at Clinton Correctional area. Many are African Amer­ pastoral support for these Deacons D. Thomas Sharrow, in Dannemora, are shown at the September gathering of Catholic prison ican and Hispanic and have men, their families and the Mark A. lalonde, Bruce W. chaplains in Canandaigua, N.V.sponsored by the New Vork State Catholic their roots in Central and staff who work in a very dan­ Daugherty, Andrew Yarchuk, Conference. South America. gerous environment. Vincent E. Irvin, larry R. De­ Roughly, one third of the Sacramental and pastoral biec, Frederick]. Mader, Vic­ every newly ordained dea­ have become. Believe what inmate prison population is support include regular tor]. Fisher, Richard D. Hart, con as he hands that deacon you read, teach what you be­ Roman Catholic. Many of weekly communion and james]. Hotte, john A. levi­ the Book of the Gospels: lieve, and practice what you these men were baptized by prayer services, religious ed­ son Robert V. Ruddy, Ken­ "Receive the Gospel of teach. " (Rite of Ordination to their families as babies but ucation and pastoral coun­ neth A. Seymour, joseph R. Christ whose herald you Diaconate) were never catechized or seling surrounding critical Szwed, john]. Trombly and brought up in the faith. family crises involving fam­ Richard L. VanKirk. Deacons of the diocese ily deaths, sickness and Each has heard the call of have played a large role in other problems com­ jesus to come and visit Him meeting the spiritual needs pounded by incarceration, while he was in prison (Mt of the inmates as well as distance and weak family 25:36) a call echoed in those prison employees which in- ties. words the bishop utters to

Conaratulations on your anniversary. The Roman Catholic Community Of · We enjoy havina you minister Morristown, Hammond and Rossie amona us. God Bless you lor your service. gives thanks for the faithful service of Deacon Patrick A. Lyons The Catholic Communitl] of Deacon Thomas F. Kilian Holl] Name &' St. Matthew AuSable Forks and Black Brook II NORTH C OUNTRY CATHOLI C DIOCESAN LIFE OCT . 11 , 2017

Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you have become ... believe what you read, teach what you believe, practice what you teach Becoming an exceptional deacon A40-year deacon shares his thoughts about what it takes If you have solid founda­ By Deacon Fred Oberst tional skills, there are al­ Ordained Oct. 4, 1980 ways opportunities to join an educational tour group. When new deacons by the Those same opportunities thousands across the coun­ may not exist in your home­ try become ordained they town. begin their real education. Moving is scary and chal­ New men who were not yet lenging, but invigorating at as fortunate to become dea­ the same time. You can al­ cons may continue their ar­ ways return to your roots at duous journey from layman a later date. to become ordained. In Be daring - seek opportu­ both cases, some will be nities to work with a diverse highly successful and some team of religious groups. will not. This cultural immersion will What differentiates those help to build your skills who reach the pinnacle and and, even more importantly, those who struggle? your understanding of other The path to becoming an people. exceptional deacon is not Dorothy Day, with no in­ automatic. Deacon leader­ tention of being a saint, ship is not randomly as­ lived with the poorest of the signed simply because an poor when she oversaw Catholic Worker Houses in individual has a degree or Deacon Fred Oberst was a member of the first class of deacons in the Diocese of Ogdensburg, ordained Oct. 4, 1980. because he has invested the the Archdiocese of New time and gained seniority. He served at St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake for more than 30 years and was part of the diocesan deacon for­ York. Matthew Kelly, best­ The skill set that defines a mation team for about 15 years after that. In his retirement Deacon Oberst lives in Crystal River, Florida, where he selling author, brings wit­ successful deacon is differ­ continues to serve at Mass and preach, and, during the summer months in Denver to be close to his daughter. ness to the power of God's ent from that of an accom­ Mercy in "Beautiful Mercy" plished pastor, different faced with developing a of admission. It will, and tact and humbly ask for the an invitation to rediscover from a graduate with a high path to his future. This will should take years before opportunity to learn from God's unconditional love so grade point average, differ­ take a significant amount of you are ready to take on the them. you can share it with others. ent from most anyone else planning, a methodical role of exceptional deacon. Seek to learn something new Re-discover your heritage in the world of Roman timeline, and loads of hard To the graduates of the Look at every day as an To a degree, you serve Catholic Clergy. work. school of hard knocks - you opportunity to add some­ best from an understanding To be a deacon, a really But make no mistake - are on a level playing field thing important to your of your heritage. Take the exceptional deacon requires anyone with the founda­ with graduate scholars as toolbox. It might not always time to discover where you a breadth of knowledge, tional skills, the desire, the long as your way to the goal involve religion, but rather a came from, where your rela­ that spans the gamut from a determination, and the right reflects what your current chance to learn something tives called home. What did full understanding of min­ path - can reach the goal of training lacks. important about people religion mean to them, how istry, a heart that cares be­ becoming an exceptional Align yourself with the best management, cultural influ­ they worshiped and the yond a single cause, a broad deacon. A common denominator ences, business manage­ connections to their loca­ biblical knowledge of So, what are the stops of very successful deacons ment, current events, tion and your family values? church history and practice, along the way to becoming (this is almost 100% true of famous people, geography, an exceptional deacon? Give more than you receive a psychologist's under­ everyone that I know) has language, even political in­ From my informal study, standing of what makes This is a partial list from ob­ included working with the fluence on our faith. Don't servations of deacons who exceptional deacons are people tick, a keen eye on very best clerics. waste any opportunity to generous with their time, current events, an ability to are truly exceptional at what There may be only one learn and grow. they do. and when they are able, deliver prayers to suit skill from another's bag of Experience other cultures with their money. Start countless environments and Have patience tricks that you want to as­ You might say that you early on by offering your needs, the communication The first rule of thumb in similate, but working with­ can't afford to travel. Your time and expertise to others skills of a TED presenter, developing your way to be­ out aligning yourself with way to become an excep­ who might benefit. This and the business savvy of a come an exceptional deacon that individual, your skill tional deacon requires that giving attitude is what al­ company CEO. is to understand that reach­ set will be lacking. you find a way. There are lows you and others to grow With this in mind, the or­ ing your goal will take time. Know who these individu­ countless superb places and professionally and person­ dained deacon or member To the newly ordained, als are, research why they opportunities to learn from ally as well as spiritually. of a formation program is your ordination is the price are successful, make con- coast to coast and abroad. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LI C OCT. 11, 2017 DIOCESAN LIFE

Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you have become ... believe what you read, teach what you believe, practice what you teach Exceptional Study the successful, passionate the answer to a question, Work harder than others ognize if you want to be an agement. Don't limit your education then do the research. When Be the example to others exceptional deacon. Check your ego at the door to the study of deacons, you find inspirational peo­ in ministry - always. Your Learn something new Now that you are a dea­ priests and Religious. What ple to emulate read about parish team will work hard Early on and even later in con, whether it was a path can you learn from other them. If you want to in­ to emulate what they see in your ministry - taking a that took a few years or a successful people about crease your vocabulary and you. You will get ahead by step back and working with lifetime, no matter how dealing with others, running in turn your ability to effec­ demonstrating how impor­ a peer or an accomplished hard you worked to get to a business, dealing with The tively communicate with tant work ethic is to suc­ deacon or even a new candi­ this point, regardless of the Church, negotiating, com­ others. then read anything cess. date, deacon in a formation obstacles that came your municating with different and everything. Read fic­ Work smarter program is time well spent. way, and in spite of the mas­ groups, writing articles, or tion, non-fiction, church his­ At the same time you Working for short stints for sive number of skills that training your peers? tory, bible studies, journals, don't want to waste your the sheer fun of it, to focus are part of your toolbox - Find those people you ad­ magazines, newspapers, time or lose sight of your on learning a particular skill you are only effective as a mire for their skills and dig studies and reports - any­ unique skill set. or even a new ministry is deacon if you respect every­ into their methods. thing and everything. Spending 15 minutes something that even the one else for who they are If you associate with ener­ listen every day helping out the most accomplished deacon and where they are. getic, passionate, focused, Great deacons understand secretary or the mainte­ can benefit from. Be proud of what you and hard-working individu­ that they can never know nance staff is a great invest­ Never forget where you began have accomplished but als you will find a constant everything and others may ment in teambuilding. leave those inflated egos at source of inspiration and As you travel down your very well have the answer Spending more time each road map in the position of the door. Leaders need fol­ drive. Associate with peo­ that they are looking for. day at this task is a failure lowers who are willing and ple who make you work deacon, always remember Listen to employers, em­ to understand that your how hard it is to be an ex­ excited about doing just with a renewed level of de­ ployees, friends, adver­ skill set is needed else­ that - following. termination. ceptional deacon and how saries, church experts, and where. others preparing to start as No one has any interest If you don't know, found it out Sunday visitors. Good lis­ Delegate, teach, train, cri­ you did will need your sup­ in succumbing to a person There is no excuse any­ teners are better decision tique and demonstrate how port, patience, and encour- who feels that they are more more. If you do not know makers. to improve, inspire and rec- important than anyone else.

nt of the permanent ations and thank

the wives and families who ministry. May God be praised. 1~t

to diakonia, namely, a service to God's MEfJ-5 the bishop and his body of priests. Wrr l!5fE ~I _I- II NOR TH COUNTRY CATHOLIC DIOCESAN LIFE OCT. 11 , 2017 Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you have become ... believe what you read, teach what you believe, practice what you teach

The Catholic Community of Alexandria is grateful for the diaconal ministry of Bernard Slate & Joel Walentuck

St. Cyril's Church, Alexandria Bay St. Francis Xavier Church , Redwood

Deacon Jack Lukasiwia who was ordained Sept. 19, 2009, serves as a deacon assistant at Our Lady of Victory Parish, Plattsburgh. He is pictured with Msgr. Joseph Aubin, a retired priest who lives in Plattsburgh. "A deacon is a partner in prayer," Deacon Lukasiwia said. "He's a fellow who fills in for oth· ers or knows someone who can. He could be also be called brother, husband, dad or gramps. He is a link between parish and community. Most of all, he does his best to be Christ like!"

( Deacon Jim Snell COn.Jrafufafions IFI For all that--ly ou have done for St. Mary ~ Deacon James Crowley Parish in Canton. I I on your recent deaconate ordination. Ad Multo Annos! .: I We are blessed and thankful to work along side you. --Fr. Bryan Stitt, ~I Fr. Todd Thibault and : The Diocese if Ogdensburg Chancery StcifJ St. Mary's Parishioners II NO RTH CO U NTRY CATH OLIC OCT. 11, 2017 ICDIOCESAN LIFE

Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you have become ... believe what you read, teach what you believe, practice what you teach '[ am so grateful to God for calling me to this ministry' This is Spike Bateman he was transferred and Fa­ Scott Seymour and then Fa­ boss and to this day I have any activity I could be per­ with a few words about my ther Terry LaValley became ther Joe Giroux. Both of great respect for him. forming and that upsets me diaconate. I was ordained our rector. these young priests taught The diaconate has been to no end. However, I am on October 4, 2003 by Msgr. Snow had been my me so much and through my life for 14 wonderful thankful to our Heavenly Fa­ Bishop Costello, the Auxil­ mentor for the program and them I became a good dea­ years now and I am so ther for my past 14 years Iary Bishop of Syracuse. Father LaValley and I be­ con. Father LaValley gave grateful to God for calling and look back on my life That year Msgr. Harry Snow came great friends and had me full rein to do every job me to this ministry. with great appreciation. had been our rector at St. six wonderful years working a deacon could do and had I am retired full time now; Deacon Francis F. Bateman Mary's Cathedral but in June together along with Father faculties for. He was a great my health prevents me from St. Mary's Cathedral

The Church communities of Wadhams Hall St. Joseph's in Dannemora and Assumption of Mary in Redford extend heartfelt thanks and much We wish a warmest welcome to our 16 new Permanent Deacons appreciation for the spiritual and assure you that it has been a pleasure to have served you over guidance and exemplary ministry of the past four years. As well, we would like to thank all of the Deacon Edward Mazuchowski Deacons that have come before in the 40 year history of the and the loving support of his wife Permanent Diaconate. Your service to the North Country parishes, Louise. prisons, and Diocesan offices is invaluable.

On the occasion of the diocesan The Staff at Wadhams Hall celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the permanent diaconate, our diocese continues to be blessed as we welcome 16 new permanent With gratitude and deacons who will add to the Thanksgiving for your wonderful history of ordained wonderful ministry among us ministry in our diocese. Jerry Cheney Best wishes always to you Ed and Fred Mader Louise and to our newly ordained Fred Oberst deacons of the diocese. God bless Joe Szwed you always! St. Bernard's Paris From your brothers and sisters in Redford and Dannemora Saranac Lake, NY

"Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people" ii NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC DIOCESAN LIFE OCT. 11 , 2017 Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you have become ... believe what you read, teach what you believe, practice what you teach

7'lianftyou to a[[ tlie deacons of tlie A privilege

(j)iocese ofOgdens6urg. It has been a privilege for 27 years to help all God's children enkindle their baptismal call to serve. }l very specia[ tlianftyou to Deacon Thomas Kilian The Roman Catholic Community of CJ)eacon Larry jfm6eau Morristown Hammond and Rossie for liis guidance and spiritua[ wisdom. 9rtay qod 6fess you a[ways. erne Catliofic Community ofSt. Cecifia's, }ldams and Queen of1feaven, 1fenderson Deacon John Lucero

Congratulations on y our anniversary. We pray your healing will go well and you can resume your responsibilities with u s.

The Roman Catholic Community of Keeseville

Deacon Henry: We celebrate your anniversary with gratitude for answering God's call to serve His church as Deacon. God has blessed us with your love, your inspir­ ing homilies, and your excitement to We are very thankful and blessed to have Deacon and Mrs. Gary and Gayle Frank share the joy of the Lord. May God bless you and your ministry Deacon Deacon and Mrs. Bruce and Elizabeth Daugherty Henry. Deacon and Mrs. Neil and Dee Fuller The Catholic Community of in our parish family. St. James, Gouverneur Thank you for sharing your ministries with us.

Father Arthur LaBaffand the parishioners of St. Mary's Church, Clayton and St. John the Evangelist Church, LaFargevil1e. II NORTH COU NTRY CATHOLIC OCT. 11, 2017 DIOCESAN LIFE

Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you have become ... believe what you read, teach what you believe, practice what you teach Hearing the 'whisper of God' and responding

By Deacon Kevin Maslellon Staff Writer

Msgr. Daniel Hanrahan was my pastor at Sacred Heart parish in Queens, N.Y., when I was 10 or II. One Sunday, after putting Deacon Edward R. Miller of Holy Family Church in Watertown was a member on my altar server vest­ ofthefirst class and was ordained in May 30, 1981."Being a deacon has ments, I wandered down the strengthened me with the Grace of the Sacrament to serve God's people in hall behind the sanctuary to this world," Deacon Miller said. "I have always maintained that I was 'or­ see if Father needed any­ dained to serve W thing and found him kneel­ ing at the foot of the cross praying. I remember standing there out of respect for him PHOTO BY RYAN GRANT and his prayerful prepara­ Deacon Kevin Mastellon of St. Patrick's Church in Watertown, served as the tion for Mass. It may have Deacon of the Eucharist at this year's Blue Mass held Oct. 1 at St. Patrick's. been my vocational mo­ Deacon Mastellon, ordained in 2003, is a member of the diocesan Deacon ment. The call to ministry Council, president of the st. Lawrence Society and teacher in the deacon for­ would come many years mation program. later but that was a voca­ tional moment. hear the whisper. Men in seminaries are Kathy and I fell in love I was invited by my pas­ being formed for the priest­ and married. We will be tor, Father Arthur LaBaff, to hood. They too will be or­ married 47 years in Novem­ enter the formation pro­ dained deacons. That ber. We have a beautiful, gram for lay ministry. My ordination is permanent but gifted and talented daugh­ curiosity about church considered transitional. A ter, a great son-in-law and teaching and doctrine made permanent deacon is three of the best grandsons that a logical move. By the pledged first to his vocation in the world. end of our second year I to his marriage and family. PHOTO BY PAT HENDRICK was prepared to consider If we are married and per­ Deacon Tyrone A. Rabideau and his wife, Madeleine, are shown at the 2017 What a wonderful gift the Lord has given me. I had an the diaconate. haps a parent, our first vo­ Deacon Assembly in Lake Placid. Deacon Rabideau, ordained Oct. 3, 1981, exciting and challenging ca­ Permanent deacons are cation is to that served st. Ann's Parish in Mooers Forks for many years before retiring and reer in broadcasting. An op­ mostly married men who commitment. A married moving to St. Peter's in Plattsburgh. portunity to work in have or are still working man cannot be ordained another business and then, outside the church. One of without the permission of following ordination, a the blessings of our min­ his wife. His ordination as a blessed time to serve the istry is to be able to witness deacon is permanent. people of St. Patrick's in Wa­ our love of the Good News, Joyfully I was ordained on tertown. the Gospel, in the work the feast of St. Francis in That moment in time place. 2003. Francis was a deacon. watching Msgr. Hanrahan At ordination we pledge God calls men and women was a whisper. We have to our fidelity to our bishop. to ministry. We remember hear that whisper. It may We pledge to serve the peo­ Jesus words, "It was not you take time for it to be fully ple of God, to preach the who chose me but I who heard but it will remain in Good News and to assist at chose you." our ears and mind. It is re­ Liturgy. We are assigned to The men ordained this peated sometimes by our parishes with certain facul­ week have heard the whis­ parents. It is often deliv­ ties, think of them as privi­ per and responded. God ered by a parishioner or our leges, to do things. We bless them, their wives and pastor. serve as our pastor needs families who have sup­ The Holy Spirit uses oth­ us. Some of us preach at ported them in formation. ers to summon us to serve Sunday liturgy. Many of us Your work for the Lord has the Lord. We are all called to do sacramental preparation. taken on a new dimension. Deacon Gary Frank baptizes Clayton Arthur Burns, son of Jared and Debbie ministry at baptism. God's Many of us witness wed­ Trust the Holy Spirit, who Burns. Deacon Frank, ordained Oct. 12. 1996, serves St. Mary's in Clayton and plan for us is often more dings; baptize; officiate at called you to this ministry, St.John's in LaFargevilie. complicated so we need to funerals and burials. to guide you. II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC WORLD/NATION OCT. 11 , 2017 Trump administration CATHOLIC expands exemptions on contraceptive mandate WORLD or notify HHS that they will and should never be re­ AT A GLANCE By Carol Zimmermann not provide it. Many Catholic peated." Catholic News Service employers still objected to The church leaders also Las Vegas: Trauma real even when not acknowledged having to fill out the form. said the decision to provide WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The thousands of people at the country music festival WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Trump The HHS mandate has un­ the religious and moral ex­ Oct. 1 in Las Vegas that turned into the scene of the deadliest mass shooting in administration Oct. 6 issued dergone numerous legal emption to the HHS mandate modern U.S. history are likely to have suffered trauma even if they weren't challenges from religious or­ recognizes that faith-based interim rules expanding the wounded -- and even if they don't admit it to anyone, according to psycholo­ exemption to the contracep­ ganizations, including the and mission-driven organiza­ Little Sisters of the Poor and tions and those who run gists and pastoral counselors interviewed by Catholic News Service. But trauma tive mandate for religious victims with a belief in a loving God, as well as supportive family and friends employers, such as the Little Priests for Life. them "have deeply held reli­ Sisters of the Poor, who ob­ A combined lawsuit, Zubik gious and moral beliefs that who live a Christian lifestyle, can ease the trauma and be restored to a sense of ject on moral grounds to cov­ v. Burwell, made its way to the law must respect." wholeness. "The thing in terrorism is the trauma it inflicts on people left be­ ering contraceptive and the U.s. Supreme Court, Cardinal DiNardo and hind.lt's much more severe. It's hard to recognize, it shakes one's worldview," abortion-inducing drugs and where the justices in May Bishop Lori said the decision said Father Stephen Rossetti, a priest of the Diocese of Syracuse, New York, who devices in their employee 2016 unanimously returned was "good news for all Amer­ is a professor at The Catholic University of America, Washington, and the former health insurance. the case to the lower courts icans," noting that a "man­ with instructions to deter­ date that coerces people to head of the St. Luke's Institute. "The word 'terrorism' is the right word. It strikes Leaders of the U.S. Confer­ terror, that's what it was designed to do." The 20,000-plus crowd was the tar­ ence of Catholic Bishops mine if contraceptive insur­ make an impossible choice praised the action as "a re­ ance coverage could be between obeying their con­ get of gunman Stephen Paddock, who killed 58 concertgoers and wounded turn to common sense, long­ obtained by employees sciences and obeying the call more than 500 before he took his own life. Speaking from Rome, where he was standing federal practice and through their insurance com­ to serve the poor is harmful attending a world congress for children as a consultant to the Pontifical Com­ peaceful coexistence be­ panies without directly in­ not only to Catholics but to mission for the Protection of Minors, Father Rossetti urged a closer look at ex­ tween church and state." volving religious employers the common good." amples of forgiveness in the midst of trauma. The contraceptive mandate who object to paying for Michael Warsaw, CEO of the was put in place by the De­ such coverage. EWTN Global Catholic Net­ Pope: True Christians must remain hopeful, not 'whiny' partment of Health and Senior Health and Human work, said the television net­ Services officials who spoke work's legal team would be VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Real hope lies in the proclamation of Jesus' death and Human Services under the resurrection, not just with one's words but also in deeds, Pope Francis said. Affordable Care Act. While to reporters Oct. S on the "carefully considering the ex­ providing an exemption for HHS rule on the condition of emptions announced today Christians are called to be witnesses of the resurrection through "their way of religious employers, the new anonymity said that the ex­ and the impact this may have welcoming,smiling and loving" instead of just "repeating memorized lines," rules maintain the existing emption to the contraceptive on our legal challenge to the the pope said Oct. 4 during his weekly general audience. "Look," he said, "that's federal contraceptive man­ mandate would apply to all mandate, but we are opti­ what a real Christian is like, not whiny and angry, but convinced by the power date for most employers. the groups that had sued mistic that this news will of the Resurrection that no evil is infinite, no night is without end, no person is President Trump had against it. Groups suing the prove to be a step toward vic­ permanently in error, no hatred is stronger than love." Arriving later than usual, pledged to lift the mandate mandate all the way to the tory for the freedoms of Supreme Court include the many Americans." Pope Francis was quickly ushered around St. Peter's Square to greet the esti­ burden placed on religious mated 15,000 pilgrims, stopping only once to greet a crying child. The pope employers during a White Little Sisters of the Poor, the Mark Rienzi, senior coun­ House Signing ceremony May Archdiocese of Washington, sel at Becket, told reporters continued his series of audience talks on Christian hope, reflecting on a reading 4 for an executive order pro­ the Diocese of Pittsburgh, in a telephone news confer­ from the Gospel of St. Luke, which describes the astonishment and disbelief of moting free speech and reli­ Eternal Word Television Net­ ence an hour after the rule the disciples upon being visited by the risen Christ. gious liberty, but Catholic work and some Catholic and was released that it is a "com­ leaders and the heads of a other Christian universities. mon sense and balanced rule Immigration, health are also pro-life issues, archbishop says number of Catholic entities In reaction immediately and a great step forward for VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pro-life issues cannot be restricted solely to bioethical had criticized the adminis­ after the ISO-page interim religious liberty." ruling was issued, religious He said the rule "carves out concerns but must encompass a broader definition that defends life in every tration for a lack of action on aspect, said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for that pledge in the months groups that had opposed the a narrow exemption" and that followed. mandate were pleased with keeps the contraceptive Life. Speaking to journalists at the Vatican press office Oct. 2, Archbishop Paglia From the outset, churches the administration's action. mandate in place for those said that to be pro-life, Christians must "rethink the semantic value of the word, were exempt from the man­ An Oct. 6 statement by Car­ without moral or religious 'life' and not just in a reduced way. If we must be pro-life, we must always, date, but not religious em­ dinal Daniel N. DiNardo of objections to it. however and wherever, be pro-life," Archbishop Paglia said. Archbishop Paglia ployers. The Obama Galveston-Houston, USCCB He noted that it does not presented the theme ofthe academy's Oct.5-7 general assembly, which will re­ administration had put in president, and Archbishop provide immediate relief for flect on "accompanying life: new responsibilities in the technological era." The place a religious accommo­ William E. Lori of Baltimore, those groups who had chal­ chairman of the USCCB's Ad lenged it, such as the Little assembly, he said, would offer a time of reflection on human life today that dation for nonprofit religious considers the strides made through new technology while acknowledging that entities such as church-run Hoc Committee for Religious Sisters of the Poor, which colleges and social service Liberty, said the new rule Becket represents. They will technology also risks becoming "a new religion where all other values are sac­ agencies morally opposed to "corrects an anomalous fail­ "still need relief in courts," he rificed." contraceptive coverage that ure by federal regulators that said, but was confident now required them to file a form should never have occurred that it would happen. NOR TH COUNTRY CATH O LI C OCT. 11 , 201 7 ______~~ ______~ ____

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Enclosed is my sacrifice in the amount of $______Name ______Address ______City ______State __ Zip ___ The Society for the Propagation of the Faith • Diocese of Ogdensburg 622 Washington St • PO Box 369 • Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Tel: (315)-393-2920· Fax 1-866-314-7296 website: www.rcdony.org/mission-office Email: [email protected] Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director Molly M. Ryan, Secretary, Bookkeeper Please remember The Society for the Propagation of the Faith when writing or changing your will. ii NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC COMMENTARY OCT. 11, 2017 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Of banquets and glorious riches Today's first reading is sion and embroils us in pIe. Since they have failed Oct.1S us who live in the midst of one of the most beautiful in hateful wars and misunder­ to respond to jesus' preach­ plenty, to be much more all of Scripture. It's standings. ing, and are even now about grateful than we are for the about a lavish ban­ In the Gospel, to kill Him, all peoples of The 28th Sunday of the Year relative comfort of our lives quet set on a high jesus tells a parable the earth (the Gentiles) will READINGS and the few real obstacles mountain. God has about a banquet now be invited to the ban­ Isaiah 25:6-1 Oa we experience in living out prepared "... juicy, quite similar to the quet of eternal life. Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 our Catholic faith. rich food, and pure, one in Isaiah's Scholars and preachers Matthew 23:1-14 As St. Paul encourages choice wines" for prophecy. have puzzled for years over the Philippians, so we need all people at the Here, the King the King's anger at one of to support the millions suf­ end of the world. gives a wedding the guests who fails to wear fering from lack of both No one will be ex­ feast for His Son. At a proper garment. One ex­ ways make efforts to be free spiritual and bodily nour­ cluded. first, the guest list is planation is that wedding of sin through proper sor­ ishment. row and purpose of amend­ Isaiah has cer­ Monsignor rather limited. attire was readily available May our generous re­ tainly changed his When these elite as guests entered the hall. ment. sponse through sharing tune from his for­ Paul E. guests (obviously, This guest showed disre­ This is best done through both our faith and our re­ mer criticism of Is­ Whitmore the chosen people) spect for the host by ne­ the Sacrament of Reconcilia­ sources, show them that rael. Not unusual! refuse the invitation glecting to procure one. tion. God is in their midst with The prophets often (some of these For us, the banquet is the Sandwiched in between His love and caring. went from angry denuncia­ guests even abuse and kill Holy Eucharist. The proper the first and third readings, Every human person, tions to consoling hope­ the messengers) , the King wedding attire for God's is St. Paul's brave hope that born and unborn, has re­ filled predictions of God's sends his soldiers out to banquet is to be clothed in a he, too, will experience ceived God's invitation to intentions. just in the compel the whole country­ state of grace through Bap­ God's "glorious riches" in eternal life with him. telling, it makes our mouths side without distinction to tism. All who attend Mass the midst of his sufferings In this month of October, waterl fill his banquet hall. with proper dispositions re­ and imprisonment. we pray the Rosary for the In addition, God will re­ The parable is directed ceive immense graces. But The example of the saints many confused who need move the veil from all faces, against the leaders of the Is­ to receive fully in Holy and martyrs of every age her help and ours in accept­ the veil that distorts our vi- raelites, God's chosen peo- Communion, we should al- can easily shame those of ing it. Fatima's sixth apparition: Miracle of the Sun Part 6 2011 to October 2011, to tion took place Oct. 13, out as she saw the flash. " As St. joseph did this, Our This is the sixth and final mark the 100th anniversary 1911. Excerpts derived What does your grace want Lady stood in all her bril­ installment of an NCC se­ of Our Lady of Fatima Ap­ from: The True Story of Fa­ from me?" liancy to the right of the ries, featured from May paritions. The sixth appari- tima" by John de Marchi, "I want a chapel built here sun, dressed in the blue and I.M.c. in MY Honor." I am the Lady white robes of Our Lady of On the morning of Octo­ of the Rosary. Continue to the Rosary. While the chil­ ber 13th, 1917, fear pre­ say the Rosary every day. dren were enraptured with vailed in Fatima. Rain was The war will end soon and these visions, the thousands pouring from the heavens, a the soldiers will return to of people were amazed by sad beginning for the glori­ their homes." She also other miracles in the sky. St. Jolin tlie CBaptist Cliurcli, ous day promised by Our said;" People must amend "We could look at the sun Lady and the children. their lives and ask pardon with ease." Ti Marto, Lucia's :Mad'rid' The rain, however, did not for their sins." Then grow­ father testified. " It threw e1, dampen the spirits of the ing sadder." They must not shafts of light one way and many thousands of people offend Our Lord any more another, painting everything St. :Mary's Cliurcli, who came from every sec­ for He is already too much in different colors, the peo­ tion of Portugal. Even re­ offended." ple, the trees, the earth, Wad'd'ington porters from the daily ''There she goes! ,"cried even the air. But the greatest newspaper came. Lucia. It was at that mo­ proof of the miracle was "Nearby communities, ment that the clouds dis­ that the sun did not bother Jlre tlian/ifuI and' 6{essed'for towns and villages, emptied persed and the sky was the eyes. It stopped and tlie continued' service of of people" said the reporter clear. ''To the left of the sun, started dancing until it for 0 DIA, a Lisbon newspa­ St. joseph appeared holding seemed to loosen itself from per. Pilgrims traveled for in his left arm the Child the skies and fall upon the (j)eacon days to arrive. jesus. St. joseph emerged people. It was a moment of About ten in the morning, from the bright clouds only terrible suspense. At last (j)anie{ 9rlcqratli the skies became overcast. to his chest, sufficient to the sun swerved back to its Sheets of rain, driven by a allow him to raise his right orbit and rested in the sky. chilly autumn wind hand and make, together Everyone gave a sigh of re­ whipped the faces of the pil­ with the Child jesus, the lief; we were still alive and grims. "Silence, silence, our sign of the cross three times the miracle promised by the Lady is coming!" Lucia cried over the world. children had come to pass. II N OR TH e 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LIe OCT.ll , 2017 ENTERTAINMENT

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ADIRONDACK Place: St. Mary's Parish Hall Rosary to have a spaghetti dinner. Cost: Adults, $10 ($13 Canadian); Chil­ Date: Oct. 26 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR dren 12 and under, $6; under 5, Free Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Lake Placid - St.Agnes School Christ­ Features: Take-outs available. Country Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall mas Bazaar and Craft Show to be held. Store, 50/50 raffle, Chinese Auction. Cost: Adults, $8, Children, $4; Children Date: Dec. 2 under 3,Free; Sauce, $5 per quart; Meat­ Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. HARVEST DINNER balls, $.75 Place: St.Agnes School Brushton - St.Mary's will have aTurkey Features: Take-out available at 4 p.m., Features: Trees, wreaths, holiday Harvest Dinner. please bring your own containers plants, toys, gifts, crafts, baked goods Date: Oct. 8 raffle items. Vendor space is available Time: Noon to 4 p.m. (Take-outs start ROSARY CRUSADE with costs between $35 - $45. Hamilton at 11 a.m.) Watertown - The Watertown Legion of Contact: Kathleen Murphy at the school Herkimer Place: North Bangor Fire Dept. Mary will have their third Annual Rosary at 518-523-3771 or by email at Cost: Adults, $10; Seniors, $9; Children Crusade. [email protected] for more informa­ 6-12, $6; under 5, Free; Take-outs, $10 Date: Oct.ll tion or to reserve your space. Contact:518-483- 2780 for take-out. Time: 5:15 p.m. CLINTON HAMILTON-HERKIMER Place: St. Anthony 's Church The North County Catholic welcomes contributions to "Around the Diocese': Features: Mass followed by all four CRAFT SHOW Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: PILGRIMAGE TO AURIESVILLE mysteries of the rosary. Mooers - St. Ann's Sodality's 30th An- North Country Catholic,PO Box 326, Wells _A Pilgrimage to the Martyrs' nual Craft Show to be held. Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; Shrine at Auriesville, is being planned for PRAYER FOR HUMAN LIFE Date: Oct. 21 e-mail [email protected]. parishioners of St. Ann 's and St. James Watertown - Join us for a peaceful Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Itemsmust be received in the NCC office by the Thursday before publication. Major in Lake Pleasant prayerful presence as we pray for re­ Place: The Moore's Fire Station I------r------j Date: Oct 13 newed respect for all human life. Features: Craft and Non-craft vendors, Jamaican Project & Red Bird Mission. Father Mickey Demo and Court Mother Features: More information will be Date: Every day during October Hot Food & Baked Goods, and Raffle Date: Oct. 15 Admirable Catholic Daughters #592 are available in church bulletins. Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Prizes. Gladly accepting nonperishable Time: Early Registration at 11 :45 a.m., holding a special prayer service. JEFFERSON Place: Across from Planned Parent­ food items for Mooers Food Pantry. Ceremony will start at 12:30 p.m. Date:Oct. 13 hood Place: Begin at St. Augustine's Church Time:7 p.m. oaOBER ECO-FEST Contact: For transportation contact HARVEST DINNER at our Lady of Lourdes Shrine. Place: StJoseph's Church Watertown - Second Annual October­ Richard Doell at 315-788-1201 AuSable Forks - Knights of Co lumbus Features: The event is FREE.We will Features: Living Rosary followed by Eco- festto be held with the theme "To AuSable Council 2301 wil l have their an­ walk Rain or Shine, Donations will be ac- the beginning Day of the Novena Prayer Heal a Wounded World, We Need a Revo­ LOGO CONTEST nual Roast Pork Harvest Dinner. cepted the day of the event. A 50/50 to consecrate the Diocese to the Immac- lution of Love. " Watertown - St.Anthony's Vocation Date: Oct. 22 and basket raffle are available to win. ulate Heart of Mary. Refreshments Con­ Date: Oct.29 Committee will be sponsoring a vocation Time: 1 p.m. to 4 tact: For more info call Regent, Nancy Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 logo contest. Place: Holy Name Parish Center CLMs CELEBRATING MARY Clancy @518-492-9768. Place: Hearthside Center, Sisters of St. Date: Submissions deadline Oct. 13 Cost: Adults, $10; under 12, $5 West Chazy - Commissioned Lay Min­ Joseph Motherhouse Theme: From John 10:27"My sheep Features: Asilent auction with all pro­ ister Marian Feast day to be held. HARVEST DINNER Features: Inspired by Pope Francis' en­ hear my voice, says the Lord; I know ceeds supporting vocations, and a pie Date: Oct. 28 Chazy - Sacred Heart Parish is holding cyclical Laudato Siand a contemporary them, and they follow me." sale to support the Sisters of StJoseph Time: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m . aTurkey Harvest Dinner. global environmental movement enti­ Features: The submission fee is one mother house renovation. Place: SUoseph's Church Date: Oct.15 tled "Awakening the Dreamer", this pro­ Hail Mary for vocations.The new logo Cost: $10 Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. gram will explore ways to protect God's will be revealed Nov. 5 to kick-off Na­ CRAFT SHOW Contact: Starr Burke at Cost: Adults, $10; Children under 12, creation for generations to come, em­ tional Vocation Awareness Week. Altona - Craft show to be held. [email protected];registeronline $5; 5 and under, Free; Take-out, $10 brace justice for all, and seek an ecologi­ Contact: Submissions should be sent Date: Oct. 14 at www.rcdony.org/formation/commis­ Features: Sinners' Den Pantry for "sin- cal spirituality. Sponsored by the with name, phone, address and parish to Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. sioned-Iaym in isters/ clm-event -reg istra­ fully" delicious goodies. Raffle with Watertown Faith & Ecology Group. watertownvocations@catholicwater­ Place: Holy Angels Parish Hall tion.html or send a check by mail to The dozens of great prizes. Event is free. Light Fall refreshments town.org or 1613 State Street, Water­ Features: Vendors and Crafters of all Diocese of Ogdensburg, PO Box 106, served. Donations accepted. town, NY 13601 types, homemade macaroni soup, Michi­ FRANKLIN Canajoharie, NY 13317, write ERCLM on Contact: Reservations are requested gans, candy and refreshments, a 50/50 the memo of check. EVENING DEVOTED TO MARY since seating is limited. To reserve a LEWIS raffle and a Chinese Auction Constable - The CWTR Rosary Society place, call 315-782-3460 or e-mail sr­ POLISH FEST TURKEY HARVEST DINNER invites everyone to join them for an en­ [email protected] Houseville - St. Hedwig Church is plan­ PULLED PORK DINNER Morrisonville - St.Alexander's Church joyable evening devoted to Mary ning its annual Polish Fest, a celebration Peru - Pulled Pork Dinnerto be held to to have aTurkey Harvest Dinner Date: Oct. 19 HARVEST HAM DINNER of the Polish heritage of parishioners benefit North Country Mission of Hope, Date: Nov.12 Time:6 p.m. Black River - Harvest Ham dinner set Date: Oct. 15 The Jamaica Project, Red Bird Mission . Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Place: St. Francis of Assisi Church Date: Oct.26 Time: After the 11 a.m. Mass Date: Oct. 14 Cost: Adults, $10;Children 6-12, $5;5 Speaker: Fr.Ted Crosby, known for his Time: 4 p.m. to 7 Features: Serving of a tasty Polish Time: 4 p.m. to 6:30 and under, $5 devotion to Our Blessed Mother Place: St. Paul's Church platter $10; bake sale, Polish hotdogs, $1; Place: St. Augustine'sChurch Features: country store, silent auction Cost: Adults, $9; Seniors (65+), $8; Chil­ ice cream sundaes, $1; theme basket raf­ Cost: Adults, $10; Kids 12 and over, $5; Contact: Fortake-out,518-561-5039 TURKEY DINNER dren 5-12, $4; Families, $25; under 5, fles, and 50/50 Raffle.Take outs are 12 and under, Free FortCovington - St.Mary's of the Fort Free available. Volunteer workers, theme bas­ LIVING ROSARY to have their Annual Turkey Dinner. kets, and baked goods needed. Proceeds WALK OF FAITH Dannemora -In honor ofthe 100th Date: Oct.15 SPAGHETTI SUPPER to benefit church repairs. Peru - The Walk of Faith to be held to Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Watertown - St. Anthony 's Altar CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE benefit The Mission of Hope, The OCT. 11, 2017 ______~_N __ O_ R_T__ H__ C_ O__ U_ N_T__ R_ Y__ C_A_ T_H__ O_ L_I_C__ ~I I~~______S __ ~ OBITUARIES The Pontifical Mission Societies ofthe Robert J. Manning agement from Pepperdine neral Services Oct. 7, 2017 at St.John's Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. MASSENA - A funeral Mass for University and in Spirituality Church; burial in St. Mary'sCemetery. form Duquesne University, )<~rl~ The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Robert]. Manning, 81, was Pittsburg, PA. In 1991 he re­ Morrisonville - Marie R. (Trombley) Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director held Oct. 2 at the Church of the Sacred Heart. He died ceived a Doctorate in Ministry Maggy, 78; Funeral Services Oct. 5, 201 7 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY13 669 Sept. 28 at St. joseph's Nurs­ from the Ecumenical Unions, at St.Alexander'sChurch; burial in As­ (3 15) 393-2920; fax 1-866-3 14-7296 South Bend, Indiana. [email protected] ing Home in Ogdensburg, sumption of Mary Cemetery, Redford. surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Burial was in St. Alphonsus Mary, and a step son Steven Rainville of Massena, a sister Morrisonville - Valeda (Caron) Cemetery, Tupper Lake. Mertens, 101; Funeral Services Oct. 7, Mr. Manning served as a Barbara and Henry Crouse priest for the Diocese of Og­ and brother jerry and Linda 2017 at St. Alexander'SChurch; burial in God bless our StJames Cemetery, Cadyville. densburg from 1962 to 1996. Manning. He was prede­ He received a dispensation ceased by his parents, and from the priesthood from two sisters, Carole and Ogdensburg - Eleanore "Connie" F. (O '­ deacons at their Pope john Paul II in 1996 and Frances. Connor) Putman, 96; Funeral Services married Mary White Rainville Ocl.3, 2017 at St. Mary's Cathedral; burial at St. Viator's Catholic Church Brownville - John R. Silver, 81; Funeral in St. Mary's Cemetery. ordination in Las Vegas, Nevada. Services Oct. 7, 2017 at Immaculate Con­ The son of john R. and Ros­ ception Church; burial in Glenwood Plattsburgh - Marilyn M. (Curtis) At­ The Mission Office would like to send warm wishes, con­ alie (King) Manning, he was Cemetery. wood, 79; Funeral Services Oct. 6, 201 7 at gratulations and blessings to our dedicated Deacons being born Sept. 4, 1936 in Tupper St.John'sChurch; burial in Union Ceme­ ordained on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at St. Mary's Cathe­ Lake. Brushton - Gertrude E. (Almond) dral in Ogdensburg. tery, West Plattsburgh. After graduation from Tup­ Phillips, 73; Funeral Services Oct. 4, 2017 Deacons are ordained to serve and to preach the faith of per Lake High School, he the church in Word and dead. began studies for the priest­ at St. Mary'sChurch; burial in St. Mary's Port Henry - Jayne Catherine (Gilbo) Through their ministries, they are called to be servants in hood at Wadhams Hall Semi­ Cemetery. Hanchett, 90; Funeral Services Oct. 6, the servant-Church. Deacons are very devoted and devout nary in Ogdensburg and then 2017 at St. Patrick's Church; burial in St. individuals and are able to identify the needs of others as at Christ the King Seminary in Brushton - Anne LaClair Titus, 68; Fu­ Peter and Paul Cemetery, Moriah. ministers of the Sacraments. It is said, it is not what a Olean, N.Y. He was ordained neral Services Oct. 3, 201 7 at St. Mary's Deacon does, but who a Deacon is that is important. a priest April 2, 1962 at St. Church; burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Port Henry -Isabel K. (Sierra) Perez, 90; Our Diocese is once again blessed to have so many faith­ Mary's Cathedral in Ogdens­ Funeral Services Oct. 5, 2017 at St. ful servants heed the call. The Mission Office is proud to burg by Bishop james]. Nav­ Chazy - John B. West, 96; Funeral Serv­ Patrick'sChurch. call these men leaders amongst us as we pray for them all agh. ice5 Oct. 5, 201 7 at Sacred Heart Church. as they embark on their ministry: Following ordination, he Potsdam - Daniel J. Hayes, 85; Funeral served as assistant pastor at Clayton - Mark William Hummel; Me­ Services Oct. 7, 201 7 at Garner Funeral Deacon Richard L. Burns Notre Dame Church in Og­ morial Services Oct. 5, 201 7 at St. Mary's densburg, St. Mary's Home; burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Deacon Brent A. Charland Churches in Massena and Church. Deacon David L. Clark Champlain and St. joseph's Saranac Lake - Margaret L. (Jacobs) Deacon James D. Crowley churches in Massena and Mal­ Fort Covington - James Jon Tremblay, Bray, 92; Funeral Services Oct.2, 201 7 at 45; Funeral Services Oct. 3, 201 7 at St. Deacon David D. Demers one. In addition to pastoral St. Bernard'sChurch; burial in Stevens duties he taught Latin, Social Mary'sof the Fort. Cemetery, Skerry. Deacon Timothy D. Foley Studies and history at Holy Deacon John A. Fehlner Family High Schools in Lake Clear - Joanne Waldron Dwyer, 83; Saranac Lake - Lois C. Umber, 81 ; Fu­ Deacon Neil J. Fuller Massena and Champlain. Funeral Services Oct. 6, 2017 at St.John's neral Services Oct. 9,2017 at the For­ In 1972, Bishop Stanislaus Deacon Ronny J. Gingerich Church; burial in St.John'sCemetery . tune-Keough Funeral Home; burial in St. ]. Brzana released him to join Agnes Cemetery, Lake Placid. Deacon Nicholas J. Haas the US Navy. Lake Placid - Anne Wolford Damp,61; Deacon Michael J. Howley Returning to the Diocese of Funeral Services Oct. 14,2017 at St. Ogdensburg in 1993 he was Tupper Lake - Adrien Girouard, 96; Fu­ Deacon Lawrence C. Morse assigned as instructor then Agnes Church. neral Services Oct. 6, 2017 at St. Alphon­ Deacon William P. O'Brien professor of history and the­ sus Church. Malone - Kay Jean (Duemars) Allen, 72; Deacon Philip J. Regan ology at Wadhams Hall Col­ lege in Ogdensburg, until he Funeral Services Ocl.3, 2017 at St. Watertown - Josephine "Josey" Basile; Deacon Randal J. Smith resigned in 1995. Joseph'sChurch burial in StJoseph's Funeral Services Oct. 7, 2017 at St. An­ Deacon Thomas J. Yousey Among his accomplish­ Cemetery. thony'sChurch; burial in Glenwood ments, Mr. Manning achieved Cemetery. In closing, from our vocations prayer, "Send workers into Eagle Scout and, in 1984, Massena - David W. MacMillian, 86; Fu­ your great harvest that the Gospel may be preached to completed a swim across the neral Services Oct. 6, 201 7 at Church of Watertown - Helen Louise (Crossman) every creature and your people, gathered together by the English Channel in 18 hours, the Sacred Heart; burial in Mont Royal Allan Farley, 81 ; Funeral Services Oct. 2, 15 minutes. Word of life and strengthened by the power of the Sacra­ Cemetery, Montreal. 2017 at Holy Family Church; burial in ments, may advance in the way of salvation and love. He also earned several graduate degrees including Glenwood Cemetery. master's degrees in theology Mooers Forks - Joseph Marcel Ro­ Please remember"The Society for the Propagation of the Faith" from Christ the King, second­ bidoux, 72; Funeral Ocl.3, 2017 at St. Watertown - Sarah M."Sue" (DeFranco) when writing or changing your Will. ary social studies education Ann'sChurch; burial in parish cemetery. Leone, 96; Funeral Services Oct. 6, 2017 at http://www.rcdony.org/mission-office.html from SUNY Potsdam, in St. Anthony'sChurch; burial in Glenwood Human Relations and Man- Morristown - Richard B. Sherry, 88; Fu- Cemetery. II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC AROUND THE DIOCESE OCT. 11, 2017 Around DEACONS AT THE BLUE MASS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 a presentation of the film "The 13th Day'; a dramatic re-telling of the Story of Fa­ LEWIS tima through the memories of Sr. Lucia. ANNIVERSARY OF FATIMA No charge for this event Houseville -In honor of the 100th An­ niversary of the last apparition of Fatima HARVEST DINNER 5t. Hedwig's will be open to give the Gouverneur - Harvest dinner with all faithful an opportunity to gain a Plenary the trimmings. indulgence by praying before a statue of Date: Nov.2 Fatima solemnly exposed for public ven­ Time: 4:30 p.m. until all are served eration and there devoutly participate in Place: StJames School some celebration or prayer in honor of Cost: Adults, $1 0; Children 12 and Mary. under, $5; 5 and under, Fr Date: Oct. 13 Schedule: Opening at 8 a.m., from 5 PANCAKE BREAKFAST p.m. to 6, there will be a Holy Hour will Canton - The Canton Knights of Colum­ include the recitation of the Rosary, Fa­ bus is sponsoring an all you can eat pan­ tima prayers, Novena and silent adora­ cake breakfast to benefit St. Mary's tion. At 6 pm, the film "Finding Fatima", School. PHOTO BY RYAN GRANT a documentary by the producers of "The Date: Ocl.15 Deacon Ronald Pominville of St. Peter's Parish in Lowville and Deacon John Drollette of St. Peter's Parish in Platts­ Thirteenth Day." Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. burgh served as chaplains to the bishop at the second annual Blue Mass held Oct. 1 at St. Patrick's in Watertown. Place: St. Mary's School Gym Deacon Pominville is retired from the Lewis County Sheriff's Office and Deacon Drollette is a retired detective of the EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Cost: $7 per person or $30 for a Family; Plattsburgh Police Department. Full coverage of the Blue Mass, held to offer prayerful support to those in law en­ forcement, will be published in the Oct. 18 issue of the North Country Catholic. Lowville - Aone hour of exposition, the Children under 5, Free Divine Mercy Chaplet, silent adoration, DIOCESAN EVENTS DOVS LUNCHEON last Fatima vision, Oct. 13 to the day of ones must be Virtus/Protecting God's and benediction is set Norfolk - The Diocese of Ogdensburg Consecration on Oc1.22. Children trained.) Date: Ocl.19 Vocation Society (DOVS) invite you to be Contact: Online registrations open Oct. Time: 4 p.m. to 5 CARITAS DINNER their guest at a luncheon. MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT lat www.rcdony.org/pro-lifeorcall Place: St. Peter's Church Ogdensburg - The Annual Catholic Date: Nov. 15 Saranac Lake - Students in grades 6-8 518-524-0774/518-891-2309 Charities Caritas Dinner is set. ST. LAWRENCE Time: 11 :30 a.m . are invited to attend a free day-long vo­ Date: Oct. 25 Place: Fr. Amyot Parish Center cations retreat SCOUT MASS AND AWARDS FATIMA ANNIVERSARY Time: 5:30 p.m. Cash Bar; followed by Speaker: Fr. Ray Moreau will be the Date: Oct. 13 Lake Placid - Scout Mass and Awards Ogdensburg - The Legion of Mary in dinner at 6 guest speaker and the topic to be dis- Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ceremony to be held. Ogdensburg invites everyone to join Place: Gran View Restaurant cussed will be "Bored At Mass?" Place: Camp Guggenheim Date: Ocl.15 them in celebrating the 100th Anniver­ Features: 2017 Honorees for the Cari- Contact: Anne at 315-353-2950 or Features: The theme of the retreat is Time: 10a.m. sary of the Miracle of the Sun. tas Award are Msgr.Joseph Aubin and Connie at 315-265-2762 Call & Mission, and the day will have Place: St.Agnes Church and school Date: Oct. 13 (posthumously) Rev. Patrick Mundy. workshops, prayer, and fun as middle Features: Mass will be followed by a Time: 6 p.m . President's Award (posthumously) Mr. CONSECRATION OF THE DIOCESE schoolers learn and pray about voca­ luncheon and awards ceremony for all Place: St. Mary's Cathedral AlexVelto. Ogdensburg -In honor of the 100th tions. There are limited spaces for those who have earned a Catholic reli­ Features: pray the Rosary, followed by Contact: 315-393-2255 anniversary of the apparitions of Our overnight accommodations the night gious emblem this year. Lady of Fatima and in supplication for before the retreat. Contact: Fr.Bryan Stitt at 518-593- our Lady's intercession for the Diocese of Contract: Email [email protected] 6044 or [email protected] Ogdensburg, Bishop LaValley will conse­ or crussell @rcdony.org for more infor­ crate our Diocese of Ogdensburg to the mation or a registration packet. OPERATION ANDREW Immaculate Heart of Mary. Two Operations Andrew dinners have Date: Oct. 22 YOUTH BUSES FOR LIFE been set. Time: 2 p.m. Special Prayer and reflec­ Washington D.C. - Registration for Schedule: Nov. 8, at St. Anthony's tion to pray the Rosary; 2:30 p.m., Mass High School Pilgrimage to the March for Church in Watertown; Nov.30 at St.John Plattsburgh Wholesale Homes Place: St. Mary's Cathedral Life in Washington D.C. to begin Bosco Church in Malone We process all VA loans Features: a Novena during the nine Date:Jan.18 to 20 Time:5 p.m. days from the anniversary date of the Cost: $150, includes transportation, Features: Prayer, dinner and discus­ Building the North Country for over 45 Years! hotel, breakfast, two dinners and shirt. sion on vocations for young men, middle Features: Three coach buses will de­ school age and older, and parents .Holy New or Used Manufactured and Modular Homes GO GREEN! part the North Country. Pickup locations­ Hour to know your vocation, vespers and Northern bus - Massena, Canton and dinner to follow with Bishop LaValley Located on 7109 State Route 9 IIccc ive Ihc NCC in your c-mai l cvcry Gouverneur;Western bus -IHC in Water­ and area priests. Monday whcre cvcr yo u arc illlhc world. Exit 39 of the Northway, across from the city beach of Plattsburgh town and Eastern bus - Our Lady of Lour­ Contact: RSVP to: Cathy Russell, Voca­ [-mai l [email protected] des in Schroon Lake. Bishop LaValley will tion Coordinator at crussell @rcdony.org 518-563-1100· www.pwmh.com 10 sign up loday. be joining the buses in DC! (All chaper- or 315-393-2920