12 Back pew NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 65, Number 33 JAN. 12, 2011 INSIDE THIS ISSUE YOUNG CATHOLIC VOICE Rita Mawp celebrates NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY 15 years as consecrated The beauty that comes from pain virgin l PAGE 6

Well after three and a half weirdest parts was going had never gone to a school knowing my way around the noticed, but they will be Workshop to explore crazy months at school in somewhere where I had no dance of my very own that I janitor’s closet. worth it for that hundredth church as a ‘family of Texas, I am finally home obligations to anyone. For had not helped plan, set up, Our sports teams raised act when someone says faith’l PAGE 6 the first time since I or clean up. money by working the con- thank you. CATHOLIC and writing for the North Country could remember, I Now, if I wanted, I could cession stand at Airborne We can take baby steps Catholic again. was not a member of just take advantage of Speedway, and though we that hardly seem to get us JAN. 12, 2011 Though it is only a single club, organi- everything my school of- left there hot, sweaty, and anywhere, but they will be for a short time, I zation, or team. fered without ever giving smelling like fried food, we worth it when we see how will hopefully have Aside from going back.I had enjoyed being a made some great memories far we come. time to share some to class and doing part of all the organizing assembling hamburgers and That is why we cannot Pope: Savior found among poor of the things I’ve homework (which and fundraising for things fetching people’s orders. give up or get frustrated seen, done, and admittedly took up in high school, but in the As the saying goes, pain is when the results of our en- IN LOVING learned. Let me as- more of my time back of my mind it was still beauty, and the pains of deavors are not obvious or VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Christ, the power of this world, but in path to follow in life." Follow- is there a little bit of Herod in sure you, there have than I had bargained a bit of a chore. maintaining our high school immediate. It takes time for king of the world, is not the humility of his love, that ing the star, the Magi met us as well? Perhaps we, too, MEMORY found on the thrones of love that asks us, in our free- King Herod in Jerusalem. see God as a kind of rival" been lots! Rachel for), I still could do When I did not con- clubs, organizations, and our efforts to ripen and ma- Fr. Howard The whole process pretty much any- tribute, the burden fell on sports teams had yielded ture. In the end, I found a power or in the hallways of dom, to welcome it so that Herod, a man of power, con- who needs to be removed so of getting acclimated Daly thing I wanted. just a few others, so I felt me some really beautiful really cool community serv- learning, he is found de- we may be transformed," he sidered Jesus, the promised we could have unlimited McCasland with a new school, Campus events guilty saying no. After hav- moments. ice club that throws sleep- fenseless among the poor said. The pope made his re- king of the Jews, to be a rival power to do whatever we and in a new state, did not need me to ing little choice in the mat- Only after a bit of separa- overs for terminally ill girls and humble, Pope Benedict marks at a Mass in St. Peter's and wanted to kill him. want, the pope said. was quite an upheaval. For help plan them, and if I de- ter for years on end, I was tion was I able to appreciate in local hospitals, which I XVI said. Basilica Jan. 6, the feast of Even today, God can seem However, letting God into one thing, I never realized cided not to show up, they not in a hurry to commit them.I think the same goes joined on a whim and ended "At times, power - includ- the Epiphany. like "a particularly dangerous one's life "does not take any- how quiet and peaceful the would get along fine with- myself when I got to college. for a lot of good things. In up really enjoying. ing that of knowledge -- In his homily, the pope rival who would want to de- thing away and does not North Country is until I out me. The greatest shock But within the first few our spiritual lives, we might I just could not stay away blocks the path to highlighted the journey of prive people of their per- threaten anything; rather he lived next to two airports, a occurred when I walked into weeks, I noticed something try ninety-nine different from involvement for long. encountering that child," the the Wise Men or Magi who sonal space, of their is the only one capable of of- train track, and a constantly our winter dance and my missing. It had always been methods of prayer, and they But more importantly, I Son of God, the savior of the were in search of something autonomy and their power," fering us the possibility of roaring highway. jaw simply dropped at what a pain mopping the cafete- will be worth it when we learned to embrace the world, he said. "God does not more - for "the true light that the pope said. living to the full and feeling I also never appreciated a beautiful job my fellow ria before a high school find that hundredth method pains of my commitments, manifest himself in the would be able to indicate the "We have to ask ourselves, real joy," he said. grass, green forests, hills, students had done decorat- dance, but nothing made that really works for us. because the beauty they and four seasons. ing. me feel more like a true vet- We can do ninety-nine yield is worth far more than But strangely, one of the I realized right then that I eran of the school than works of service that go un- I ever knew. Funeral held BACK TO SCHOOL, AGAIN COMING OF AGE for Father Turning personal tragedies into triumphs Charles Chase Father Charles Chase, 75, a retired priest of the Diocese A few months ago, teenager Rachel McFall or- foot. In addition to her organizational efforts, of Ogdensburg died at his By Erick Rommel ganized a 5K walk near Myrtle Beach, S.C., to Bailey is also a state and national advocate for home in Sugar Hill, NH, Jan. Catholic News Service raise money for the American Heart Association. eating disorder awareness. 4. His funeral Was held Jan. She named it the "Race to Save Hearts." She hopes others will also recognize the signs 10 in Littleton, NH. Unless you live in the northeast corner of Indi- It was in memory of her mother, who died of a that her family was fortunate to see before it was Father Chase, a native of ana, you've probably never heard of Greg Chupp. heart attack. The event took place on what would too late. No matter the motivation, the effort to Stoneham, Mass., Was or- He died four years ago in a car accident. The car have been her mother's 50th birthday. make a difference turns something bad into dained to the priesthood in he was riding in ran off the road and hit a tree. In Broward County, Fla., Jaime Sloane inspired something potentially good. That's what contin- 1979 by Bishop Stanislaus J. PHOTO SHAN MOORE The driver was going too fast; Greg died in- her classmates at Cooper City High School by ues to drive Luke four years after Greg's death. Brzana. Father Howard McCasland partici- stantly. One person who will never forget Greg is When continuing is difficult, he finds strength getting them involved with Operation Smile, He served in parishes in pated in October’s Life Chain in his cousin, Luke Pamer. which helps the many children in underdevel- in the support of his friends, who recognize how Ticonderoga, Champlain, Luke looked up to Greg like he was a brother. oped countries who are born with facial deformi- difficult it is for him to speak publicly and per- Plattsburgh - more than three Newcomb, Lake Placid and months after his 92nd birthday. Fa- When Greg died, Luke took it hard. ties and whose parents can't afford suasively about a personal tragedy. Copenhagen. Now that he's 16, the same age Greg was when reconstructive surgery. Not everyone who listens truly hears Luke's ther McCasland remained active in he died, Luke wants to prevent others from expe- Jaime and her classmates organized a two- message, or Rachel's or Jaime's or Bailey's. But FULL STORY, PAGE 3 ministry until his death in December, riencing the pain he felt, and he hopes to prevent mile fun walk and collected close to $12,000. reaching out isn't about getting everyone to ac- celebrating his final Mass at Immac- others from needlessly dying as well. Bailey Monarch, a 17-year-old from Tarpon cept what you have to say; it's about the impact ulate Conception Church in Chu- Luke has made it his mission to educate class- Springs, Fla., is also organizing a walk. It will take you can have on each person who actually does In honor of rubusco, where he served as mates about safe driving, emphasizing how place later this year in Tampa. listen. doing something as simple as driving to a She wants to raise money and awareness for For Luke, those who stop and look a second St. Marguerite administrator, Dec. 18. He is remem- friend's house could have devastating conse- the fight against eating disorders. time before pulling out of a parking lot or drive PHOTO BY DAYNA LEADER bered in this week’s NCC. quences if a mistake is made. Bailey's efforts aren't in response to a tragedy slower on a dangerous road may never know if North Country pilgrims witness With the Christmas holidays behind them, children in Catholic schools across the diocese are back at work. Above, Maureen Cloo- Finding inspiration in tragic events is one way she saw; they're the result of a tragedy she lived. their action saved a life, but they will also never nan, second grade teacher at St. James School in Gouverneur, gives some one on one guidance to Hope Simmons. FULL STORY, PAGE 4 that we often pull ourselves out of darkness. Two years ago, she wanted to lose weight. Soon experience the pain he felt when he lost Greg. moving of saint’s remains from Artists dedicate performances to those they've after, she couldn't stop. It can be a life-changing moment that can only loved and lost. But you don't have to be famous By the time doctors diagnosed her with be appreciated by its absence. Montreal to St. Anne’s Basilica to honor those who have inspired you. You just anorexia nervosa, Bailey was 30 pounds under- And for some, that might be motivation FULL STORY, PAGE 3 YOUNG CATHOLIC VOICE: Rachel Daly reflects on college life... p.12 have to have desire. weight, losing her hair and paralyzed in her right enough. 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 11 JAN. 12, 2011 JAN. 12, 2011 NORTH LETTER FROM THE EDITOR COUNTRY CHURCH: A FAMILY OF FAITH The Society For OBITUARIES CATHOLIC Our family of faith Adams – Ernest A. Panetta Jr., 74; Funeral Lowville- Theresa F. (Bush) Birchenough, Church; burial in parish cemetery. Box 326 The Propagation Of The Faith Services Jan. 3, 2011 at St. Cecilia’s 82; Funeral Services Jan. 5, 2011 at St. Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 We will all be hearing a lot was a diocesan institution. Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director Church; burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Peter’s Catholic Church; burial in Lowville Plattsburgh – Mary Lou (Slattery) Zafer- USPS 0039-3400 about our North Country church Father Douglas Lucia, homilist 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Rural Cemetery. akis, 64; Memorial Services Jan. 3, 2011 BISHOP TERRY as a “family of faith” in the com- at Father McCasland’s New Year’s (315) 393-2920; fax (315) 394-7401 Altona – Eva M. (LaFountain) Gilman, 91; at St. Peter’s Church R. LAVALLEY ing year. Eve funeral Mass, said “I always [email protected] Funeral Services Jan. 7, 2011 at Holy An- Madrid – Marie T. (Robillard) Dowdle, 88; President Bishop LaValley has chosen this wanted to be like Father Howard. gels Church; burial in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Funeral Services Jan. 3, 2011 at St. John’s Plattsburgh –Thomas L. Witt, 70; Funeral MSGR. ROBERT L. LAWLER theme for evangelization He lived priesthood to its Mooers Forks. the Baptist Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Services Jan. 6, 2011 at St. Peter’s Church. Vice President efforts in 2011 to con- fullest and he gave it his Cemetery. SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ tinue the important work all.” Renew the face Cadyville – Joseph James Clauss Sr., 82; Port Henry – Joycelyn A. (Vanderhoof) Secretary-Treasurer of Why Catholic? “Father McCasland just MARY LOU KILIAN Funeral Services Jan. 5, 2011 at St. James Massena – Leonard F. Hoffman, 75; Fu- Bigelow, 78; Funeral Services Jan. 3, 2011 Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, helped people know God’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. neral Services Jan. 6, 2011 at Church of at St. Patrick’s Church; burial in Union Editor/ diocesan director of evan- love,” Father Lucia said. General Manager gelization, has already Another young priest, of the earth the Sacred Heart. Cemetery. begun sharing weekly re- Father Bryan Stitt, shared Canton – Dorothy A. “Dort” (Finnegan) Publish 45 is- flections on the subject a thought with friends on From the Director’s Desk, Nash, 91; Funeral Jan. 1, 2011 at St. Massena – William F. Snider, 89; Funeral Saranac Lake – Maurice Bromley Otis, 87; sues per year: for the NCC. (More often the day before the funeral Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Mary’s Church; burial, Calvary Cemetery. Services Jan. 4, 2011 at Sacred Heart Funeral services Jan. 7, 2011 at St. Weekly except than not, her words will Mass: “If you'd like to say Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Bernard’s Church; burial in Harrietstown issue after Diocesan Mission Director appear right on this page.) Mary Lou that you've been to a Carthage – John F. Towne, 84; Funeral Cemetery. Christmas, one She also shared infor- saint's funeral, come to Services at St. James Church. Massena – Helen C. (McRae) Viskovich, week in April mation about a February Kilian Churubusco at 11 a.m. to- As people of faith, we see the whole of creation as the and every 97; Funeral Services Jan. 3, 2011 at St. Watertown – Kevin W. Deeny, 51; Memo- workshop titled “Being morrow.” handiwork of God. Most of us experience the wonder of other week in July and Au- Champlain – Bertha E. (Meseck) Gooley, Mary’s Church; burial in Calvary Ceme- rial Services Jan. 4, 2011 at St. Patrick’s Part of a Church: A Family Amen! God as we walk through a forest, gaze out from a high gust by the The Lamb of God 83; Funeral Services Jan. 6, 2011 at St. tery. Church. of Faith.” (See page 6) And, as we say goodbye to dear place, or sit by the waterside. In our depths, we are Diocese of Ogdensburg. Mary’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. I guess this means that the Father Howard, we are grateful to aware that the greater community of creation sustains 622 Washington Street, Og- Watertown By Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, SSJ not only our bodies, but also in some way our spirits. Mooers – Clifton H. Higgins, 84; Funeral – James G. Howard, 83; Fu- densburg, N.Y. 13669. North Country Catholic will func- say “welcome back” to our young tion as the family newsletter – college friend, Rachel Daly. Director of Evangelization Jesus, too, seems to have experienced God in the Clayton – John F. O’Neill, 79; Funeral Services Jan. 4, 2011 at St. Joseph’s neral Services Jan. 7, 2011 at St. An- midst of creation. He went out into the wilderness “with Editorial Office: which is certainly not a foreign Our popular columnist had Services Dec. 31, 2010 at St. Mary’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. thony’s Church; burial in Glenwood the wild beasts” for 40 days before beginning his active 622 Washington Street, concept. hoped to continue her contribu- “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). Church. Cemetery. ministry, and every time the Gospels describe Jesus in Newcomb – Daniel Francis Tefoe, 88; Fu- Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. This year – as always – we’ll be tions to the NCC from her college It is interesting to note that John the Baptist indicates who he is not. He says: prayer, he is once again outdoors. Jesus’ parables and Dannemora – Marie M. (Smart) Macey, neral Services Jan. 8, 2011 at St. Therese Watertown – John F. Kavanaugh, 96; Fu- the place to keep up on all the dorm in Texas but quickly discov- “I am not the Christ”. “I am not Elijah.” “I am not the Prophet”. Telephone: family business that’s fit to print! ered that serious students don’t teachings are full of metaphors drawn from nature: the 80; Funeral Services Jan. 5, 2011 at St. Church; burial in St. Therese Cemetery. neral Services Jan. 5, 2011 at St. Patrick’s (315) 608-7556 This week’s NCC will focus on have many hours – or brain cells – As John the Baptist is pressed to say who he is, he quotes Isaiah, “I am the birds, the lilies of the field, the mustard seed, the fish Joseph’s Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Church. several very special family mem- to share with outside activities. voice crying out in the wilderness: Make straight the way of the Lord.” in the sea, and the cultivation of the soil. E-mail: Just as “God so loves the world,” we are called to love Cemetery. Ogdensburg – William E. Dominie, 91; bers. We’re pleased that her trip back John is the voice. Jesus is the Word. He is the “I Am”. The voice is there to serve Funeral Services Jan. 4, 2011 at St. Mary’s Watertown – Dennis W. Sequin, 88; Fu- news@northcountry On page four, for example, our home for Christmas allowed her the Word. John prepares the way. Jesus is the way. and care for the Earth and all its creatures. Yet, we are catholic.org now living in a time of unprecedented ecological crisis, Dannemora – Esther (Ryan) Noel, 78; Fu- Cathedral; burial in Notre Dame Ceme- neral Jan. 6, 2011 at Sacred Heart Plattsburgh area writer, Shan the freedom she needed to write As John’s ministry begins to decline and Jesus’ ministry begins, John moves neral Services Jan. 4, 2011 at St. Joseph’s tery. Church; burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Moore, offers a tribute to Father for us. The entire balance of the intricate web of life that God Entered at the behind the scenes to allow Jesus to be light and life for His people. John was en- Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Howard McCasland in the words See page 12 to catch up with created is being undermined, and this is happening as a Post Office: thusiastic about his ministry but he made no hesitation to stand back from the result of human activity. Ogdensburg – Clarence F. “Butch” La- West Chazy – Gerald Truman Dumas, 83; Ogdensburg, NY of people who knew him best, “our” college girl. people who remembered his And see the NCC throughout limelight to allow Jesus to be “the Lamb of God”. As people of faith, how should we respond to this un- Dannemora – Robert V. Smith, 88; Fu- Comb, 81; Funeral Services Jan. 5, 2011 at Funeral Services Jan. 5, 2011 at St. 13669 as Who is this Lamb of God? folding crisis? All of creation can be seen as a revela- neral Services Jan. 3, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Notre Dame Church; burial in Foxwood Joseph’s Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Periodical Postage. faith, his kindness – and his prac- this brand new year to keep up tical jokes. with the “family” as we all strive Just before we receive Holy Communion, we pray, “Lamb of God, who takes tion of God. The great Christian mystic, Meister Church; burial in parish cemetery. Memorial. Cemetery. Eckhart, wrote nearly 800 years ago that we should, “ap- Subscription: Father McCasland, active in to grow in faith, in wisdom and in away our sins, have mercy on us.” The image of Jesus being “the lamb of God” priestly ministry for 66 years, grace in 2011. must have had an impact on the early Christian community. prehend God in all things, for God is in all things. Every Hogansburg –Thomas John Bero "Ra- Peru – Gail M. (Myott) Baggs, 67; Funeral For one year: single creature is full of God and is a book about God. hontsiahawe", 6; Funeral Services Jan. 4, Services Jan. 3, 2011 at St. Augustine’s In-Diocese Rate: $25 Lambs are often weak and vulnerable animals. And yet, it was the lamb that Every creature is a word of God.” Outside of Diocese Rate: $28 Abraham used in place of sacrificing his son Isaac. In this sense, the Earth and all its creatures deserve 2011 at St. Regis Catholic Church; burial Canadian Rate: US Funds $45 Jesus is the Good Shepherd who will go out for the lost sheep who wanders our love and deep respect. Each time we lose a species in Solomon Road Cemetery. from the flock. Jesus becomes the Lamb of God who wins victory over sin by His or a forest, each time we defile the Earth, it is as though Matters for publication should own death on the Cross. we were tearing out a page of sacred scripture and de- Hogansburg – Ralph L. Leaf, 92; Funeral be stroying it forever. Of course, we all depend on other Services Jan. 7, 2011 at St. Regis Catholic addressed to The early Christian community carved the image of the lamb in the cata- creatures for our survival — we must eat food, clothe Box 326 combs to remember Jesus’ triumph over sin and death. Church. ourselves, and build shelter. However, in doing so, we Ogdensburg, NY 13669 This Lamb of God is truly unique. What seemed as foolishness and weakness must respect the overall integrity of species, ecosys- and should be received by in the eyes of those who did not believe in the idea that Jesus is the Lamb of God Hogansburg – Anna "Kawennison" tems, and the Earth itself. Thompson, 108; Funeral Services Jan. 3, Thursday prior to who came among us to forgive our sins, to heal all divisions, and to gather all of publication. It is time that Christians, together with all people of 2011 at St. Regis Catholic Church; burial His flock with His all embracing love was not foolishness and weakness to those good will, begin to re-orient our actions and practices to St. Lawrence Cemetery. Paper is printed each with the eyes of faith. reflect the need to right our relationship with the Earth Monday; Jesus is the Light of the World. He paved the way for us to be light for those and to establish more just and living human communi- dateline is Wednesday. who are in darkness or may have strayed from the flock. ties. Member, Catholic Press How willing are you to allow others to receive recognition when you have As we begin a new year, let this be one resolution for the New Year! Association. paved the way for their success? In what way can you be a light for someone POSTMASTER: who is vulnerable and needs you to be their light and strength? Send address changes to As a parish family, how are you leading the way for other parish members to Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” North Country Catholic, become part of the parish? when writing or changing your Will. PO Box 326 Take some time this week to welcome a new family in your parish. www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice Ogdensburg, NY 13669-0326 10 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 JAN. 12, 2011 JAN. 12, 2011

ADIRONDACK Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center ST. LAWRENCE SPAGHETTI FOR SPAIN Cost: $25 per person; Pre-paid reserva- Funeral held for St. Marguerite D’Youville tions only. Call 529-7713 (limited seat- Saranac Lake – Fundraiser to be held for ST. JAMES GALA ing, call early). No refunds 72 hours prior students headed to Madrid, Spain for Gouverneur – St. James Parish is plan- to show World Youth Day. ning its annual Gala. Fr. Charles Chase returns to her birthplace Date: Jan. 15 JEFFERSON Date: Feb. 12 Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 Features: Tickets are available at the A Mass of Chris- Theology in Hales Corners, VARENNES, QUE. - Five pilgrims LITTLETON, NH - from Malone and Ogdens- Place: St. Bernard’s School Cafeteria; PRAYER VIGIL school, 287-0130. More information to tian Burial for Father Charles Wisconsin. Take-out is available. follow. Edward Chase, 75, Bishop Stanislaus J. burg, travelled to Quebec Watertown – Liferight of Watertown Dec. 7-9 to celebrate the re- Cost: Adults, $8; Children, $5; under 5, was held Jan. 10 at Brzana ordained Fa- will hold their annual candle light “Re- turn of the body of St. Mar- free NOVENA FOR MILITARY St. Rose of Lima ther Chase to the dia- spect Life” prayer vigil. guerite d’Youville to her Ogdensburg - Notre Dame Church is Church. conate Sept. 3, 1977 Date: Jan. 17 home town and the church FRIENDSHIP VOLUNTEER TRAINING holding a weekly novena for the safety A priest of the Dio- at St. Mary’s Cathe- Time: 7 p.m. cese of Ogdensburg, dral in Ogdensburg, of her baptism. Saranac Lake – Mercy Care for the of U.s. military personnel Grey Nuns of the Sacred Place: Municipal Building on Washing- Father Chase died and to the priesthood Adirondacks is recruiting new volunteers Date: Tuesday evenings Heart Sisters Sisters Rita ton Street. suddenly at his Dec. 8, 1979 at Sa- and has scheduled a Friendship Volun- Time : 6:30 p.m. Frances Brady, Malone; Anne Features:The interfaith event will last home in Sugar Hill, cred Heart Church in teer Training Program. Place: Notre Dame Church NH, Jan. 4. Massena. Boyer, Ogdensburg; and The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. about one half hour. Refreshments will Mary Elizabeth Looby and Date: Jan. 12 and Jan. 19 (both after- Burial will be at St. Following his ordi- Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: be offered at the Presbyterian Church Barbara Schiavoni, Malone: noons required for training) HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS Rose of Lima Ceme- Fr. Charles nation, Father Chase North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, following the vigil. Join us as we pray were joined by Father Features: Anyone in the Tri-Lakes area Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 315-394-0670; Ogdensburg - St. Mary’s is holding a tery in Littleton. E. Chase served as associate for renewed respect for all human life, Father Chase was pastor at St. Mary’s, Joseph W. Giroux, pastor of who is interested in becoming a Mercy e-mail [email protected]. monthly Holy Hour for Vocations. particularly the most vulnerable. born in Stoneham, Ticonderoga, and in the Malone Catholic Care Friendship Volunteer is invited. Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. Date: Thursday before the First Friday Mass., July 17, 1936 to the 1981 associate pastor in St. Parishes, for the trip. St. Marguerite, the Mercy Care’s Friendship Volunteer Train- BEREAVEMENT MEETING Time: 8 p.m. to 9 late James and Mary De- Mary’s, Champlain. In 1982, ing Program is free of charge but pre- Place: Deacon Winter Chapel foundress of the Grey Nuns PRAYER VIGIL level of competition for the 2011 Watertown –An ecumenical bereave- vanna Chase . he was named temporary registration is required. Volunteers of all Features: Nocturnal Adoration of the He attended Cambridge administrator in St. of the Sacred Heart, was Plattsburgh – A prayer vigil will held the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Cham- ment meeting to be held. canonized Dec. 9, 1990 by faiths are invited. New Volunteers will Blessed Sacrament continues through High School in 1950, enter- Therese’s, Newcomb. first Sunday of the winter months. pionship. All boys and girls 10 to 14 Date: Jan. 24 Pope John Paul II. join Mercy Care’s 50+ Volunteers from the night, concluding with Benediction ing the Air Force for five In September, 1982 he was Place: St. Peter’s Chapel years old are eligible to participate and Time: 7 p.m. The Grey Nuns have Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake, and Lake at 7 a.m. Friday. years after graduation. associate pastor in St. Grey Nun Sisters Anne Boyer and Mary Elizabeth Looby, Father Joseph Giroux and Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. will compete in their respective age divi- Place: Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. served in sites across the Placid who are helping elders stay con- After his tour of duty, he Agnes’s, Lake Placid. He was Grey Nun Sisters Barbara Schiavoni and Rita Frances Brady traveled to Quebec in De- Features: Helper's of Gods Precious In- sions. All contestants on the local level Joseph then attended Boston Col- appointed administrator of Diocese of Ogdensburg for cember to witness the move of the body of St. Marguerite D’Youville, foundress of nected to their communities. FRIDAY FISH FRY generations. fants prayer vigil will be held. We may are recognized for their participation in Speaker: Ms. Sylvia Buduson, a 24 year lege until 1969. He entered St. Mary’s in Copenhagen in the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart. The remains of St. Marguerite were moved from Contact: To request registration infor- Ogdensburg - Fish Fry Buffet will be In a three day event begin- not be able to save their lives, but can the event. Participants are required to volunteer and Board Member of Hospice Holy Apostles Seminary Col- 1993. Father Chase retired the Grey Nuns motherhouse in downtown Montreal to the church of her baptism, St. mation, please contact Sheila Schneck at held every Friday sponsored by Knights ning Dec. 7, St. Marguerite's we not plead on their behalf? furnish proof of age and written of Jefferson County. Sylvia has lost an lege in Cromwell, Connecti- from Copenhagen in August Anne's Basilica in Varennes. The North Country travelers are pictured in St. Anne’s Mercy Care by calling 523-5583. Mercy of Columbus Council 258. cut in 1973. of 1999 and moved to casket was moved from the parental consent. only son through death. Her topic will which is soon to be re-named St. Marguerite d'Youville Basilica. Care can be reached at 185 Old Military Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 In September, 1974 he Duxbury, Mass. chapel of the Grey Nuns' DAY OF REFLECTION Contact: For entry forms or additional be: “Coping through Faith”. motherhouse in downtown treal, presided at the Eu- sisters that grew into six au- Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946, by calling Place: Knights of Columbus Hall; Eat in began his theological studies He is survived by his Ellenburg Center - Day of Reflection to information contact: Brian Mulcahy at Montreal to her final resting charistic Celebration at tonomous orders of Grey Donna Beal, Executive Director, at 523- or take out, deliveries are available only at Sacred Heart School of brother, Arthur Chase. be held at OLA House of Prayer. (518) 643-6805. LIFERIGHT MEETING place at the Basilica of Notre Dame Basilica of the Nuns who continue her mis- 5581, or by e-mail at to the Towers. transfer of the mortal re- sion throughout the world.” Date: Jan. 22 Watertown - Liferight of Watertown will Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre in [email protected] For more informa- Cost:Adults, $9; Children 5-10, $6; Varennes on Montreal's mains of St. Marguerite d'Y- Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION hold its monthly meetings on the third tion, visit Mercy Care’s web site at under 5, Free South Shore. ouville Dec. 8. Features: Deacon John Levison will Plattsburgh - Eucharistic Adoration is Wednesday of the Month. http://www.adkmercy.org DIOCESAN EVENTS Bishop to speak at St. Marguerite was born in “Marguerite was a flesh speak on Holiness. We are invited to the held throughout the year every Wednes- Time: 4 p.m. Varennes in 1701. The trans- and blood woman who CLINTON wedding banquet. We need something day, Thursday, and Friday. Place: 312 Sherman St. FAMILY OF FAITH WORKSHOP fer was necessary as the knew life as we know it, all Place: St John's Adoration Chapel, Features: Liferight is a pro-life educa- Grey Nuns' motherhouse on the joys and sorrows of it,” old, something new, something bor- The diocesan Department of Evangeliza- March for Life Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. tional organization. The office has Guy Street has been sold to said Sister Mary Elizabeth. SPAGHETTI DINNER rowed, and something blue. Please join tion is sponsoring a workshop “Being A us for talks, lunch, prayer and sharing. Theme: Jesus, Divine Master, we adore videos, books and educational materials PLATTSBURGH – Bishop Terry R. group will process to St. Concordia University. One “She was able to empathize Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Colum- Part of a Church: A Family of Faith” with Contact: RSVP by Jan. 21 to You as the only-begotten Son of God, which may be borrowed. Topics LaValley will serve as the John’s Church for the pro- hundred and thirty five Grey with others because of her bus Council 7273 will host an “ll you cab an emphasis on Matthew’s Gospel—a guest speaker for the an- gram. Nuns live in the mother- own experiences. She was a [email protected] or call 518-594- who came on earth to give abundant life covered: infanticide, assisted suicide, eu- eat” spaghetti dinner. Gospel of the Church. nual Plattsburgh March for The march is held each house today and will even- wife, a mother, an adminis- 3253. Donations appreciated. to humanity. We thank You because by thanasia and chastity. Date: Jan. 15 Dates: Feb. 20-26 in various parts of the Life sponsored by the year to mark the anniver- tually be relocated to trator of the General Hospi- Your death on the cross, You give us life Contact: Phone 315-788-8480; website: Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 diocese; full schedule to be announced. Champlain Valley Right to sary of the Jan. 22, 1973 another site in Montreal. tal in Montreal, a widow and 40 DAYS FOR LIFE IN 2011 through Baptism and You nourish us in www.liferight.org Life. Supreme Court decision le- eventually a foundress of a Place: St. Augustine Parish Center; Take- Program: This workshop will focus on Cardinal Jean-Claude Tur- Plattsburgh – Please mark your calen- the Eucharist” (Bl. James Alberione). Pray The event will be held galizing abortion in the cotte, Archbishop of Mon- religious congregation of outs available. the Gospel of Matthew-Church as a dars for Spring 2011 40 days for life! Ash for vocations! TO SHRINES OF FRANCE Jan. 16 with participants United States Cost: Adults, $7.5; Children 6-12, $3.5; Community of Faith, faith sharing in Wednesday, March 9 to Palm Sunday, Contact: 518-561-5083 or email us at Watertown- Father Donald Robinson, gathering at the Newman A reception will follow in under 5, Free small Christian Communities as a way of [email protected] is leading a pilgrimage to shrines in Center at 1:30 p.m. The the lower church. April 17. being Church and an overview of Lenten France MARCH FOR LIFE Longings. In the section on the Gospel of YOUTH FREE THROW FRANKLIN Date: March 21-31, 2011 Plattsburgh – The annual Plattsburgh Matthew, the focus will be: 1. Roots: ge- Peru – Local Knights of Columbus Coun- Cost : $2349 includes airfare, accommo- March for Life, sponsored by the Cham- nealogy and relationships; 2. Commu- cil 7273 to sponsor Youth Free Throw “B.I.N.G.O SPELLS MURDER” dations, and most meals plain Valley Right to Life, will be held nity: Gathering and Inclusivity; 3. Law: Championship. Brushton – St. Mary’s Catholic Church Features:Visit Lourdes, Nevers, Tours, Date: Jan. 16 Commandments and Beatitudes; 4. Date: Jan. 16 presents an interactive dinner theater Loire Valley, Chartres, Mont St. Time: 1:30 p.m. Prayer: Dependence of God; 5. Mission: Time: 1:30 p.m. presented by North Franklin Theater Michel, Normandy, Caen, Lisieux, and Program: Group will gather at the Reign of God Place: St. Augustine Parish Center Group. Paris. Newman Center, and process to St. Contact: St. Joseph Sister Mary Eamon Features: All boys and girls ages 10 to Date: Jan. 21 and 28 Contact: Call 782-1190. John’s Church where Bishop Terry LaVal- Lyng, diocesan director of evangeliza- 14 are invited to participate in the local Time: 6 p.m. ley Will speak; reception follows tion, 315-393-2920 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 9 JAN. 12, 2011 JAN. 12, 2011 Fr. Howard - in loving memory AT THE MOVIES By Shan Moore tell me one thing … what to be faithful, not to be BLACK SWAN Staff Writer would you want people to swayed.” know,” she said. “He could CHURUBUSCO – Bernice Bushey hardly talk,” but that was To know God’s love Thomas (Vincent Cassel) daughter. committed marital relation- would sometimes chide Fa- what he said. Despite his failing health, By John Mulderig considers the shy and inhib- Nina gains a role model in ship. ther Howard McCasland for the priest took part in the Catholic News Service ited but gifted performer hedonistic living - and a Whether read as insisting working too hard. Beautiful gift Plattsburgh Life Chain in the perfect for the pure White rival for center stage - when on the necessity of indis- “I’d see him say Mass four Three years ago, around fall, standing side-by-side "The road of excess," Swan, he doubts her ability passionate newcomer Lily criminate experience or as a times a day,” said the priest’s the time Father McCasland with Sam. He continued min- claimed the poet William to carry off the part of the (Mila Kunis) joins the cautionary tale weighted in housekeeper of many years. first battled cancer, Mrs. istering to his flock. And not Blake, "leads to the palace of villainous Black Swan, an troupe. the opposite direction - “He’d say, ‘If I die, I’ll die Trombley, then a nurse’s a word of complaint about wisdom." For the main char- onstage embodiment of Their much-talked-about Nina's fate sadly parallels happy.’” aide, and her husband, Dou- his illness passed his lips, acter in "Black Swan" (Fox guile and sensuality. bedroom encounter --the that of the tragic White At 92, Father McCasland glas, moved in to care for those who knew him say. Searchlight) - director Dar- So Thomas urges Nina to culmination of a night of Swan - this dark fable pres- was oldest serving priest in him. In the hospital, nurses ren Aronofsky's nightmar- get in touch - in the first in- drunken and drug-fueled ents its heroine's experi- the Roman Catholic Diocese The priest asked Mrs. would ask Father McCasland ish, morally muddled drama stance, quite literally - with carousing - marks the nadir mentation far too of Ogdensburg when he con- Bushey to join them as well. what his pain level was on a set in the highly demanding her sexuality. of the film's voyeuristic ex- graphically. celebrated the final Mass of “We became a family scale of one to 10. world of classical ballet - To do so, however, Nina cess. The film contains strong his life at Immaculate Heart PHOTO BY PAT HENDRICK again,” Mrs. Trombley said. “He’d say, ‘Three, in honor that well-worn path leads to must rebel against her Though Portman turns in sexual content, including of Mary Church in Chu- Father Howard McCasland, who died Dec. 27 at the age of 92, is shown in Immaculate He was 75 years old then, of the Holy Trinity,’” Mrs. a very different destination. strict, overprotective a striking performance, graphic lesbian and nonmar- rubusco on Dec. 18. Conception Church in Churubusco where he served as administrator until his death. He the retirement age for Trombley said. Consumed by dedication mother Erica (Barbara Her- teeter-tottering on the edge ital heterosexual activity, as At the Sign of Peace, said celebrated his final Mass in the church Dec. 18. priests. But he took charge of She felt sure it exceeded to her art, dancer Nina (Na- shey), with whom she still of sanity, Mark Heyman, An- well as masturbation, drug parish secretary Karen Immaculate Heart as admin- that level and encouraged talie Portman) longs to play lives. dres Heinz and John use, much rough and some died. on a table by the rectory Trombley, Father McCasland istrator, and, with a shortage him to speak up. But he’d the dual leading roles of the A former ballerina whose McLaughlin's script plays on crude language and numer- He was pastor of Holy An- door beside a class bowl “looked at the congregation, of priests dictating twinning never would. White and Black Swans in career went nowhere, Erica the extremes of sexual re- ous sexual references. gels Parish in Altona; she filled with artificial fruit. gave a beautiful smile and and consolidation and even “He would always say, ‘You her company's forthcoming is obsessed - or so at least it pression and debauched li- The Catholic News Service brought Karen, just a baby Paying a bill in Plattsburgh waved to everybody.” closure of parishes, his give your pain up to the production of Peter Ilyich seems to Nina - with fulfill- cense, ignoring the healthy classification is O --morally CNS PHOTO/FOX SEARCHLIGHT then, to work with her at the one day, she opened her She felt the priest’s gaze parishioners knew his pres- Lord,’” Mrs. Trombley said. Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake." ing her dreams of success middle ground of erotic offensive. Natalie Portman stars in a scene from the rectory every day. purse and found some fake upon her. ence was what kept the Chu- Just a few days before he Though artistic director vicariously through her love expressed within a The Motion Picture Associ- movie "Black Swan." “Bless his heart,” Mrs. grapes and a banana. “His eyes were twinkling,” rubusco church alive. passed away, Father Mc- Bushey said. “He took us in.” “I can remember that clerk she said, her voice full of “A beautiful gift,” Mrs. Casland celebrated a quiet Growing up in the rectory, looking at us,” Mrs. Trombley emotion. “I leaned over to my Trombley said. Christmas with his rectory Karen saw Father McCasland said. “There were people in ALSO PLAYING.... husband and said, ‘He’s say- Father McCasland’s love of family and the Trombley’s as a kind of hero. line behind us …” ing good-bye.” the Mass inspired parish- children and grandchildren. “He made sure I got to do Home again, Mrs. Bushey ioners, including Parish “He died the way he all the things I wouldn’t have took her boss to task. Council member Allen Bar- wanted,” said Father Doug A lost sheep been able to do (otherwise),” “But you couldn’t get mad combe, who joined the pas- Lucia, diocesan episcopal Father McCasland died she said. at him,” her daughter said. tor and others saying the vicar for worship and Dec. 28, with Mrs. Bushey on That included a trip to “He had this little dimple rosary before Mass on Satur- priestly formation. “He died one side of his bed and Mrs. Nova Scotia. (when he laughed). days. right in the rectory. Trombley on the other. “He had seen it, and he “You couldn’t help but “The rosary meant very Father Lucia knew Father “We took very good care of thought I should see it, too, laugh, too.” much to him,” Mr. Barcombe McCasland all his life. “He him,” Mrs. Bushey said. “Very because it was beautiful.” The pastor’s next parish said. baptized me, he gave me good care of him. Because he The priest wanted local was St. Bernard’s in Lyon And Father’s personality First Communion, then when was one of us.” youth to keep busy in a Mountain, and he took the gave services a certain flare, I was ordained a priest, he The rectory is a sad place healthy way, Mrs. Trombley Busheys with him. as well. vested me. these days as Mrs. Trombley said, so he had the fire de- “He was a priest who didn’t Clinton County Legislator “I always said I wanted to deals with end-of-year pay- partment flood an ice rink want to live alone,” said Mrs. Sam Trombley was a friend be like Father Howard. roll paperwork and takes near Holy Angel’s Hall, put Bushey, who retired after 37 of the priest for many years; He lived the priesthood to care of donations to Catholic up lights for night skating. years as housekeeper. together, they’d carry signs the fullest and he gave it his schools given in Father Mc- “He even skated with the She was still with him in and pray during pro-life all. He just helped people Casland’s memory. kids,” she recalled. 1993 when, then pastor in events. Father McCasland know God’s love.” “I’m kind of a lost sheep And he played kick ball Mooers, he suffered a heart never missed an opportunity “He was magnificent,” said right now,” she said. with them in the driveway. attack in the midst of Mass. at Mass, the Ellenburg Center Mr. Barcombe. “You always “We miss him so much,” “He had his long cassock He fell, taking the podium CNS PHOTO/THE WIENSTEIN COMPANY man said, to promote the left (the church) wanting to her mother said. on,” Mrs. Trombley said, down on top of him. Colin Firth stars in a scene from the movie "The King's Speech, a "stirring historical cause of life, and, in fact, ask be a better person than when In Father McCasland’s obit- laughing. “They used to call “The doctor said that’s drama, set between the world wars, about the unlikely but fruitful relationship be- Sam to help him do it. you walked in.” uary, it says he attributed his him the Flying Priest.” what restarted his heart,” tween the Duke of York (Colin Firth) -- second in line to the British crown -- and the ec- In the midst of his homily, “We love him so much,” longevity to deep devotion to Mrs. Trombley said. centric speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush) under whose care he reluctantly places the legislator said, Father Mc- Mrs. Bushey said. “I know CNS PHOTO/ROGUE PICTURES Mary and the Lord’s presence A miracle? A lucky break? himself at the instigation of his loyal wife (Helena Bonham Carter) to overcome the God’s will Casland “would say, ‘Now, he’s watching over us, help- Claire Foy stars in a scene from the movie "Season of the Witch," a boring medieval adventure in which two warriors (Nicolas Cage in the Mass. It also credited “He always said, ‘What we stammer that hobbles his public speaking. Weaving together the story of one of the To the Busheys, Father Mc- Sam, tell them all about it.’” ing us to be strong.” his housekeepers, first his call chance is just God’s will and Ron Perlman), disenchanted with the church-sponsored slaughter of the Crusades, go AWOL but find the plague( ravaging the modern era's most successful royal marriages and the lesser-known tale of the friend- Casland demonstrated the The priest praised the leg- Even so, she and her family aunt Nellie Laware and then unfolding in a beautiful territories through which they pass on their way home. Identified as deserters, they face incarceration unless they agree to escort a ship by which an unflappable commoner helped to heal the emotionally crippling deep spirituality and faith- islator for standing up for his mourn his passing. Mrs. Bushey. way,’” Mrs. Trombley said. young prisoner (Claire Foy) to a distant abbey so she can stand trial as a witch whose black magic has given rise to the fatal pest. childhood wounds, director Tom Hooper creates a luminous tapestry reinforced by fulness to God that marked convictions though many “At night, he used to bless That lady, now 85, remem- That was the message Fa- Conflating history and dredging up hoary cliches about the period, director Dominic Sena presents a relentlessly negative picture of finely spun performances and marred only by the loose threads of some offensive lan- his priesthood. He was not told him his views of abor- us all (before bed),” Mrs. bers how Father McCasland ther McCasland gave his its Catholicism as a superstitious, oppressive force against which his main characters nobly rebel. Pervasive anti-Catholic bias, occult guage. Two brief but intense outbursts of vulgarity, a couple of uses of profanity, a few above practical jokes, how- tion as murder would end his Trombley said. “Even our enfolded her and her four flock in Immaculate Heart’s themes, brief partial nudity, much -- mostly bloodless -- violence, some gruesome images, at least one use of the S-word and a few crass terms and a mildly irreverent joke. The Catholic News Service classification is A-III ever. political career. puppy. I think that’s what we children in loving care many 2010 Christmas bulletin. crass terms. The Catholic News Service classification is O -- morally offensive. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG- Mrs. Bushey kept her purse “He always stressed on me miss the most.” -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 years ago, after her husband “I asked him, if you could 13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. 8 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC the Gallery 5 JAN. 12, 2011 Jan. 12, 2011 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS THE NORTH COUNTRY CHURCH Priesthood: there is no other calling its equal! The lights of Christmas ther’s servant, that He might a lamb? Because the world seriously consider priest- OUR FAMILY and Epiphany have all bring the chosen people “lamb” connects Jesus with JAN. 16 hood as a lifetime commit- faded. We’ve come from back to faithful observance both the ‘suffering servant’ ment? Because priesthood last Sunday’s feast of the of the Law. of Isaiah and the paschal Second Sunday in Ordinary Time leads not only to personal Baptism of the But in the same lamb of sacrifice. READINGS holiness and salvation, but Lord into eight reading, God says “It Then he explains to them Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; because it brings this about OF FAITH Sundays in “Ordi- is too little for you to what had happened when 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 through the priest guiding nary” time. be my servant…I will he poured water over Jesus’ John 1: 29-34 countless others to salva- Watch out! Ordi- make you a light to head, exclaiming that he tion through the sacraments nary time in the the nations, that my saw the Spirit descend on of the church. liturgy never salvation may reach him and remain with him. There is no other calling means going back to the ends of the Only the prophetic power Is it Jesus who fails to at- in life to equal it. to “business as earth.” of the Baptist could make a tract them? It is a life of imitation of usual”. Here we have a statement like that! Or is it the life of the Jesus’ life and mission in his True, Jesus has clear statement of Jesus acknowledges the priest that doesn’t appeal? great love for people, his long since grown Monsignor what Jesus’ mission truth of what John has said Young people should willingness to search out out of his swad- Paul E. is all about. by beginning to gather his “come and see”, and ask the lost, to counsel and en- dling clothes, Whitmore In the Gospel, John own followers. their pastor for information courage, bless and forgive grown through pu- gives eloquent testi- It’s a major turning point and advice. sins by God’s power, to be a berty to life as an mony of what he in the story of our salvation Of course, the underlying part of every family, yet be- adult “man with a mission”. heard God say from the as Andrew and his brother attraction is love. longing to none. Certain words in the read- heavens about His beloved Simon became the first dis- Unless a young man falls What does it take to be- ings stand out - words like Son. ciples of the Lord. in love with Jesus as An- come a priest? “servant” and “mission” and The very next day, John How casual it all seemed. drew and Simon did, he will Priesthood takes sacrifice, “follow me”. sees Jesus coming toward They ask Jesus where he never pursue a vocation. generosity, common sense, The first reading from Isa- him. He turns to his own lives, and Jesus simply says, Only love can quiet the adequate intelligence, piety, iah was selected to show followers and says, “Behold, “Come and you will see”. voices of protest from the and a sense of humor. God’s plan for His Son. the Lamb of God, who takes How attractive Jesus must world around them, and Know anyone that has From Mary’s womb, he away the sins of the world”. have been to those seeking give them the courage to those qualities? was destined to be His Fa- Why does John call Jesus more from life. sacrifice the normal seeking Then give them a nudge, Older priests like myself out of a lovely woman with pray for them, and encour- find it puzzling that today’s whom to have a family, and age them. young men do not seek Him build a career. The Holy Spirit will carry At the invitation of Father Gerald Cerank, pastor, some Sisters of St. Joseph recently visited St. Ann's Parish, Mooers Forks and St. out as Andrew did. Why should young men on from there! Joseph's Parish in Mooers. The sisters provided music for the liturgies in both parishes and Sister Mary Gregory, Vocation Director, spoke about the history of the Sisters of St. Joseph and the importance of praying to know one's vocation. Pictured, front, from left During a recent visit to Trinity Catholic School in Massena, Bishop LaValley answered are Patrick Peets, Sister Marie Cordata, Sister Christine Helen, Sister Norma Bryant, Sister Yvonne Cusson and Sister Mary Gregory; questions from first graders about what he has to do as a Bishop. The students are OUR READERS WRITE back, Sister Mary Louise, Sister Ellen Rose, Father Gerald Cerank, Sister Mary Paul, Sister Sharon Ann and Sister Ronald Marie. Hannah Dougherty and Brendan Finnegan. Condolences Appreciated participate in the celebration of Sprague Funeral Home) professional- The family of the late Deacon Joseph's life at the Holy Name Church ism and courtesy throughout the fu- Joseph H. Gilbert, II, wishes to extend in Au Sable Forks. neral preparations. their sincerest appreciation to every- We further wish to offer a heartfelt Everyone's prayers and condolences one who offered their condolences thank you to members of the Ameri- have been a wonderful source of com- upon his passing on December 15th, can Legion Post 504 who accepted our fort and consolation as we mourn the 2010, while residing in Florida. invitation to be pallbearers as well as loss of Joseph, especially during the A very special appreciation and provide a ceremony in honor of holiday season. honor is extended to the Bishop of Og- Joseph's military service; and to the densburg, Terry LaValley, for officiating volunteers who prepared and hosted SINCEREST REGARDS, over Joseph's funeral mass along with the reception following the burial BARBARA (PAUL) GILBERT Rev. Kris Lauzon, Rev. Donald Kramberg service. BRUCE GILBERT as well Rev. Phillip Allen. We greatly appreciated John GENE GILBERT We felt honored and humbled to Thwaits' (Owner/Operator Zaumetzer- AUSABLE FORKS have several area Deacons attend and Letters to the Editor

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Celebrates 15th Bishop LaValley’s Schedule Archbishop Dolan pledges to Jan. 13 – 9:45 a.m., Mass and Visit at anniversary as Augustinian Academy School in CATHOLIC help pregnant woman in need Carthage. national average of 23 per- will address biological, emo- cent. tional and moral aspects and consecrated virgin Jan. 16 – 11 a.m., Mass at St. Peter’s By Beth Griffin Catholic News Service Speakers at the news con- include preparation for mar- Church in Plattsburgh; 2 p.m., WORLD ference called the percentage riage. While a Carmelite, she served Champlain Valley March for Life in NEW YORK (CNS) -- In response to of abortions tragic and urged Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio By Colleen Miner as a missionary in Africa. Plattsburgh. recent statistics revealing renewed efforts to promote of Brooklyn said the diversity Staff writer Upon returning to the that 41 percent of pregnan- chastity and support moth- of the world's most multicul- United States, she asked to AT A GLANCE ers and their children, born tural city is being dampened Jan. 17 - 7:00 p.m., Liferight of Wa- cies in New York City in 2009 SARANAC LAKE – Parishioners of be released from the reli- ended in abortion, New York and unborn. by the abortion rate, which is tertown Respect Life Prayer Vigil at the Catholic Churches of the gious life and was granted Report says Pope John Paul miracle nears final recognition Archbishop Timothy M. "Not only are we not ad- highest in the black and His- Mountains and Lakes gath- such, with all the appropriate the Municipal Building in Water- VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A presumed miracle needed for the beatification of the late Dolan reiterated the pledge dressing this human tragedy, panic communities. He said ered Dec. 19 to celebrate the permissions according to town. Pope John Paul II reportedly has reached the final stages of approval. The miracle - of his predecessors to help we are not even talking about sex education programs in 15th anniversary of Rita Church law. She spent time involving a French nun said to have been cured of Parkinson's disease - has been any pregnant woman in it," said Sean Fieler, president public schools are devoid of Mawn’s profession as a con- discerning what God wanted approved by a Vatican medical board and a group of theologians and is now need. and chairman of the moral content and may even secrated virgin of the Dio- next in her life. Jan. 18 – 9:45 a.m., Episcopal Coun- awaiting judgment from the members of the Congregation for Saints' Causes, ac- "Through Catholic Chari- Chiaroscuro Foundation, a increase the incidence of cese of Ogdensburg. After years of prayer and cil Meeting at the Spratt Building in abortion. cording to Italian journalist Andrea Tornielli. If the congregation accepts the heal- ties, adoption services, lob- private organization based in Over 35 prayed in St. preparation, Rita Mawn pro- Ogdensburg. New York which supports "We need to pledge our- ing as a miracle attributable to the late pope's intercession, then Pope Benedict bying on behalf of pregnant Bernard’s Church during a fessed her vows as a Conse- women, mothers and infants, pro-life activities. selves to help people under- Holy Hour and Benediction crated Virgin in 1995. PHOTO BY COLLEEN MINER XVI still would have to sign a decree formally recognizing it before a beatification support of life-giving alterna- Fieler said New Yorkers are stand the consequences of service – the same location A Consecrated Virgin is set Father Mark Reilly, pastor of St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake, joined Rita Mawn as Rest in Peace ceremony can be scheduled. Tornielli, who covers the Vatican for the newspaper Il tives, health care and educa- still framing the abortion dis- abortion and do whatever we where Rita Mawn professed apart so as to belong only to she celebrated her 15th anniversary as a consecrated virgin during a Holy Hour at St. Giornale, wrote Jan. 4 that the process is so far advanced that Pope John Paul tion of youth for healthy, cussion in terms of the pro- can to give women reasons her vows 15 years ago, be- Jesus Christ. Pope Benedict’s Bernard’s Dec. 19. This week marks the anniversary could be beatified sometime in 2011. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, the Vatican responsible, virtuous sexual cedure's legality instead of not to abort and to help the fore Bishop Paul Loverde, words to a gathering of Con- existence and the serene ex- Mawn for her witness and of the deaths of the following spokesman, told Catholic News Service Jan. 4 that the final step before beatifica- behavior, we've done our focusing on reducing the children in this great city of then Bishop of Ogdensburg. secrated Virgins in Rome two pectation of future life. Thus generous service. clergymen who have served in the tion requires the pope's approval and that the pope is free to make his own deci- best to keep that promise number of abortions. ours," he said. Rita Mawn has been serv- years ago explained the prin- with your own upright life, The gathering included a "From an action perspec- Sister Lucy Marie, a Sister Diocese of Ogdensburg sion on the matter. and these haunting statistics ing the Saranac Lake commu- cipal calling of a Consecrated you will be stars to guide the slide show of Rita Mawn’s only prod us to keep at it," he tive, this is something almost of Life and Respect Life coor- nity for many years. She had Virgin: “Take care always to world on its journey.” journey through religious life Jan. 12 – Msgr. Francis Joseph said during a Jan. 6 interfaith everyone can agree on. No dinator for the Archdiocese been, for over 30 years, a radiate the dignity of being a A reception was held after and a violin recital by St. Maguire, 1978 Pope begins new year with call for religious freedom, end to violence news conference in New one but the most radical ex- of New York, said the city's nun of the Discalced bride of the Church, express- the Holy Hour in St. Bernard’s Bernard’s School student Jan. 14 – Rev. John M. Neenan, VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Opening 2011 with a strong call for religious liberty, Pope York. tremist will defend this abortion statistics were sadly Carmelites of Saranac Lake. ing the newness of Christian School cafeteria to thank Rita Sarah Samperi. M.S.C., 1879; Rev. Benedict Scharff, Benedict XVI condemned deadly attacks against Christians. At a Mass Jan. 1 mark- The statistics were re- ratio," he added. familiar. Archbishop Dolan said the "I wish it was startling to O.F.M.Conv., 1964; Deacon Francis ing the World Day of Peace and a blessing the next day, the pope voiced his con- leased in late December by cern about fresh episodes of violence and discrimination against Christian the New York City Depart- archdiocese plans to launch me, but it's not. Many of the Bradley, 2000 minorities in the Middle East. In particular, the pope condemned an attack Jan. 1 ment of Health and Mental an intensive chastity educa- women who come to us have Workshops to explore ‘being part of a church’ Jan. 15 – Msgr. James Lacey, 1942 against Orthodox Christians in Egypt, calling it a "despicable gesture of death." A Hygiene in its annual sum- tion program in Catholic had repeat abortions," she Jan. 16 – Msgr. James Alexander Fix, high schools next year. said. light on the essentials of vited to a workshop the week Roman Missal, it becomes bomb that exploded as parishioners were leaving a church in Alexandria, Egypt, mary of vital statistics. According to the figures, "We're going to have a She said the tragedy is that By Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, SSJ faith. This meant severing of February 20-26, 2011 in all paramount to understand 1969; Rev. Herbert Skurski, left 25 people dead and dozens more injured. The pope said the attack was part of the 87,000 abortions per- SWAT team of experts go into many pregnant women are in Director of Evangelization ties with the past. In other deaneries called “Being A Part more fully the meaning of O.F.M.Conv., 1996 a "strategy of violence that targets Christians," and which has negative repercus- formed in New York City in our Catholic high schools fear and don't know where to instances, he offers a of a Church: A Family of Church and the meaning of Jan. 17 – Rev. Francis A. Menard, sions on the entire population. He offered prayers for the victims and their fami- and give the seniors a high- go for help. "We have failed The New Year has begun. 2009 continues a pattern of glimpse of the fullness in the Faith” with an emphasis on “being parish”. 2009 powered two-week forma- to reach out and let them As we journey together as a lies. The pope also denounced the recent practice of "planting bombs close to the decline from previous years, promised kingdom. Matthew’s Gospel—a Gospel As Matthew was the wise Jan. 18 tion in healthy chastity," he know the resources that are family of faith, the Church – Rev. Hugh Shields, 1881; homes of Christians in Iraq to force them to leave." At least seven Christian homes but the overall rate of abor- Matthew tells his readers of the Church. leader and guide for his com- told CNS. "The curriculum available," she added. looks to the Gospel of that Jesus’ baptism begins This workshop will focus munity, we look to Bishop Rev. Telesphore Campeau, 1935; Rev. in Baghdad were targeted in bombings Dec. 30, leaving at least 13 people tions is much higher than the Matthew for guidance in be- His ministry of justice and on the Gospel of Matthew- LaValley for his leadership Paul Martin Hagan, 1980 wounded. The pope said the latest attacks in Egypt and Iraq "offend God and all coming the community of righteousness as the beloved Church as a Community of and his shepherding of the humanity." disciples that Jesus began Son of God. Our baptism Faith, faith sharing in small flock. He also looks to the Archbishop: Haitians feel with His own disciples. His bathes us in the light of Christian Communities as a people of the Diocese to be Protecting God’s Children Milwaukee is eighth US diocese to file for Chapter 11 reorganization promise to be with His peo- Christ to go forth to be a way of being Church and an courageous leaders and fol- ST. FRANCIS, Wis. (CNS) -- On Jan. 4, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee became the ple until the end of time is a The Diocese of Ogdensburg has sched- family of faith sharing the overview of Lenten Longings. lowers who will listen to the second U.S. archdiocese and the eighth diocese overall to file for Chapter 11 reor- promise that continues in Good News and building up In the section on the voice of the Good Shepherd uled sessions for Protecting God's abandoned by the world the life of the Church today. the Body of Christ. Gospel of Matthew, the focus to be “Church, A Family of Children for Adults. Pre-registration ganization. With more than 650,000 Catholics, according to the 2010 Official -- Frustration scramble for food and clean olence." The Church in the 21st How does the “voice” of will be: Faith” and all that it means online is required in order to partici- Catholic Directory, it follows the Archdiocese of Portland, Ore., and the dioceses of WASHINGTON (CNS) Tucson, Ariz.; Spokane, Wash.; Davenport, Iowa; San Diego; Fairbanks, Ala.; and and aggravation are simmer- water are fueling the growing More than 1 million people century continues to face God speak to you? What • Roots: genealogy and re- for us in the 21st century pate. Participants may pre-register at many of the same challenges does it mean for us today “to lationships Wilmington, Del. In telephone interviews Jan. 4 with the Catholic Herald, Milwau- ing across Haiti a year after a anger, said Archbishop Louis continue to live in hundreds www.virtus.org by selecting the reg- that Matthew’s community be part of a parish commu- • Community: Gathering kee archdiocesan newspaper, officials of some dioceses that have been through terrifying earthquake ripped Kebreau of Cap-Haitien, pres- of settlements that sprouted faced in the early life of the nity, a family of faith”? What and Inclucivity CORRECTION istration button and following the di- apart the country's most ident of the Haitian bishops' after the 35-second magni- the journey upon which the Milwaukee Archdiocese is embarking shared their ex- densely populated region conference. tude 7 earthquake. Church. Matthew saw his does it mean to be part of a • Law: Commandments rections. All employees and periences. The Archdiocese of Portland was the first to file for Chapter 11 reorgani- community polarized be- parish family? How can the and Beatitudes A photo published in the Jan. 5 volunteers who participate in church and as a persistent cholera "The people of Haiti are At least 230,000 people zation in July 2004. According to Bud Bunce, communications director for the epidemic endangers the tired of misery," Archbishop were killed. cause of different under- parish family be strength- • Prayer: Dependence of issue of the North Country Catholic sponsored activities with minor are standings of Jesus message ened to be a stronger com- God identified children taking part in a archdiocese, many people were surprised at the time and had questions, because health of virtually everyone Kebreau said in a Jan. 4 inter- He expressed concern that required to participate in this training. it was unknown territory. "I don't know that most of the people understood just in the impoverished nation. view with Catholic News the surge of hopefulness felt and different crises they munity of believers? What is • Mission: Reign of God Christmas pageant as students of faced. Matthew’s pastoral Further information is available from how dire our financial situation was, even though the archbishop (John G. Vlazny) Life in a tattered tent in a Service. "They are tired of liv- by Haitians at the world's being planned by the Dio- As parishes continue to St. Mary’s School in Ticonderoga leadership and courage set cese to help support parish merge and to link together Atonement Sister Ellen Donahue, had tried to make that very clear to them. I think people were very concerned crowded makeshift camp ing in their tents. The people compassionate response im- his community in a new di- families to be a family of and as we grow to be a wor- which was incorrect. The children phone, 315-393-2920. ext. 403 about the possibility of losing their parish, their churches, their schools." But "life with no alternative on the are saying they are not mediately after the Jan. 12 rection that eliminated what faith? shipping community are parishioners of Sacred Heart horizon, threats to personal happy. They're frustrated quake has given way to a Jan. 27- St. Mary’s School, Canton, 7:30 went on," he said, explaining that people continued to attend Mass, support the safety and the need to and angry. That provokes vi- feeling of abandonment. was unnecessary and shed Every parish member is in- through the changes in the Church in Crown Point. p.m. ministries within the parishes and schools and contribute to the annual appeal. 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 7 JAN. 12, 2011 JAN. 12, 2011

Celebrates 15th Bishop LaValley’s Schedule Archbishop Dolan pledges to Jan. 13 – 9:45 a.m., Mass and Visit at anniversary as Augustinian Academy School in CATHOLIC help pregnant woman in need Carthage. national average of 23 per- will address biological, emo- cent. tional and moral aspects and consecrated virgin Jan. 16 – 11 a.m., Mass at St. Peter’s By Beth Griffin Catholic News Service Speakers at the news con- include preparation for mar- Church in Plattsburgh; 2 p.m., WORLD ference called the percentage riage. While a Carmelite, she served Champlain Valley March for Life in NEW YORK (CNS) -- In response to of abortions tragic and urged Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio By Colleen Miner as a missionary in Africa. Plattsburgh. recent statistics revealing renewed efforts to promote of Brooklyn said the diversity Staff writer Upon returning to the that 41 percent of pregnan- chastity and support moth- of the world's most multicul- United States, she asked to AT A GLANCE ers and their children, born tural city is being dampened Jan. 17 - 7:00 p.m., Liferight of Wa- cies in New York City in 2009 SARANAC LAKE – Parishioners of be released from the reli- ended in abortion, New York and unborn. by the abortion rate, which is tertown Respect Life Prayer Vigil at the Catholic Churches of the gious life and was granted Report says Pope John Paul miracle nears final recognition Archbishop Timothy M. "Not only are we not ad- highest in the black and His- Mountains and Lakes gath- such, with all the appropriate the Municipal Building in Water- VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A presumed miracle needed for the beatification of the late Dolan reiterated the pledge dressing this human tragedy, panic communities. He said ered Dec. 19 to celebrate the permissions according to town. Pope John Paul II reportedly has reached the final stages of approval. The miracle - of his predecessors to help we are not even talking about sex education programs in 15th anniversary of Rita Church law. She spent time involving a French nun said to have been cured of Parkinson's disease - has been any pregnant woman in it," said Sean Fieler, president public schools are devoid of Mawn’s profession as a con- discerning what God wanted approved by a Vatican medical board and a group of theologians and is now need. and chairman of the moral content and may even secrated virgin of the Dio- next in her life. Jan. 18 – 9:45 a.m., Episcopal Coun- awaiting judgment from the members of the Congregation for Saints' Causes, ac- "Through Catholic Chari- Chiaroscuro Foundation, a increase the incidence of cese of Ogdensburg. After years of prayer and cil Meeting at the Spratt Building in abortion. cording to Italian journalist Andrea Tornielli. If the congregation accepts the heal- ties, adoption services, lob- private organization based in Over 35 prayed in St. preparation, Rita Mawn pro- Ogdensburg. New York which supports "We need to pledge our- ing as a miracle attributable to the late pope's intercession, then Pope Benedict bying on behalf of pregnant Bernard’s Church during a fessed her vows as a Conse- women, mothers and infants, pro-life activities. selves to help people under- Holy Hour and Benediction crated Virgin in 1995. PHOTO BY COLLEEN MINER XVI still would have to sign a decree formally recognizing it before a beatification support of life-giving alterna- Fieler said New Yorkers are stand the consequences of service – the same location A Consecrated Virgin is set Father Mark Reilly, pastor of St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake, joined Rita Mawn as Rest in Peace ceremony can be scheduled. Tornielli, who covers the Vatican for the newspaper Il tives, health care and educa- still framing the abortion dis- abortion and do whatever we where Rita Mawn professed apart so as to belong only to she celebrated her 15th anniversary as a consecrated virgin during a Holy Hour at St. Giornale, wrote Jan. 4 that the process is so far advanced that Pope John Paul tion of youth for healthy, cussion in terms of the pro- can to give women reasons her vows 15 years ago, be- Jesus Christ. Pope Benedict’s Bernard’s Dec. 19. This week marks the anniversary could be beatified sometime in 2011. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, the Vatican responsible, virtuous sexual cedure's legality instead of not to abort and to help the fore Bishop Paul Loverde, words to a gathering of Con- existence and the serene ex- Mawn for her witness and of the deaths of the following spokesman, told Catholic News Service Jan. 4 that the final step before beatifica- behavior, we've done our focusing on reducing the children in this great city of then Bishop of Ogdensburg. secrated Virgins in Rome two pectation of future life. Thus generous service. clergymen who have served in the tion requires the pope's approval and that the pope is free to make his own deci- best to keep that promise number of abortions. ours," he said. Rita Mawn has been serv- years ago explained the prin- with your own upright life, The gathering included a "From an action perspec- Sister Lucy Marie, a Sister Diocese of Ogdensburg sion on the matter. and these haunting statistics ing the Saranac Lake commu- cipal calling of a Consecrated you will be stars to guide the slide show of Rita Mawn’s only prod us to keep at it," he tive, this is something almost of Life and Respect Life coor- nity for many years. She had Virgin: “Take care always to world on its journey.” journey through religious life Jan. 12 – Msgr. Francis Joseph said during a Jan. 6 interfaith everyone can agree on. No dinator for the Archdiocese been, for over 30 years, a radiate the dignity of being a A reception was held after and a violin recital by St. Maguire, 1978 Pope begins new year with call for religious freedom, end to violence news conference in New one but the most radical ex- of New York, said the city's nun of the Discalced bride of the Church, express- the Holy Hour in St. Bernard’s Bernard’s School student Jan. 14 – Rev. John M. Neenan, VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Opening 2011 with a strong call for religious liberty, Pope York. tremist will defend this abortion statistics were sadly Carmelites of Saranac Lake. ing the newness of Christian School cafeteria to thank Rita Sarah Samperi. M.S.C., 1879; Rev. Benedict Scharff, Benedict XVI condemned deadly attacks against Christians. At a Mass Jan. 1 mark- The statistics were re- ratio," he added. familiar. Archbishop Dolan said the "I wish it was startling to O.F.M.Conv., 1964; Deacon Francis ing the World Day of Peace and a blessing the next day, the pope voiced his con- leased in late December by cern about fresh episodes of violence and discrimination against Christian the New York City Depart- archdiocese plans to launch me, but it's not. Many of the Bradley, 2000 minorities in the Middle East. In particular, the pope condemned an attack Jan. 1 ment of Health and Mental an intensive chastity educa- women who come to us have Workshops to explore ‘being part of a church’ Jan. 15 – Msgr. James Lacey, 1942 against Orthodox Christians in Egypt, calling it a "despicable gesture of death." A Hygiene in its annual sum- tion program in Catholic had repeat abortions," she Jan. 16 – Msgr. James Alexander Fix, high schools next year. said. light on the essentials of vited to a workshop the week Roman Missal, it becomes bomb that exploded as parishioners were leaving a church in Alexandria, Egypt, mary of vital statistics. According to the figures, "We're going to have a She said the tragedy is that By Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, SSJ faith. This meant severing of February 20-26, 2011 in all paramount to understand 1969; Rev. Herbert Skurski, left 25 people dead and dozens more injured. The pope said the attack was part of the 87,000 abortions per- SWAT team of experts go into many pregnant women are in Director of Evangelization ties with the past. In other deaneries called “Being A Part more fully the meaning of O.F.M.Conv., 1996 a "strategy of violence that targets Christians," and which has negative repercus- formed in New York City in our Catholic high schools fear and don't know where to instances, he offers a of a Church: A Family of Church and the meaning of Jan. 17 – Rev. Francis A. Menard, sions on the entire population. He offered prayers for the victims and their fami- and give the seniors a high- go for help. "We have failed The New Year has begun. 2009 continues a pattern of glimpse of the fullness in the Faith” with an emphasis on “being parish”. 2009 powered two-week forma- to reach out and let them As we journey together as a lies. The pope also denounced the recent practice of "planting bombs close to the decline from previous years, promised kingdom. Matthew’s Gospel—a Gospel As Matthew was the wise Jan. 18 tion in healthy chastity," he know the resources that are family of faith, the Church – Rev. Hugh Shields, 1881; homes of Christians in Iraq to force them to leave." At least seven Christian homes but the overall rate of abor- Matthew tells his readers of the Church. leader and guide for his com- told CNS. "The curriculum available," she added. looks to the Gospel of that Jesus’ baptism begins This workshop will focus munity, we look to Bishop Rev. Telesphore Campeau, 1935; Rev. in Baghdad were targeted in bombings Dec. 30, leaving at least 13 people tions is much higher than the Matthew for guidance in be- His ministry of justice and on the Gospel of Matthew- LaValley for his leadership Paul Martin Hagan, 1980 wounded. The pope said the latest attacks in Egypt and Iraq "offend God and all coming the community of righteousness as the beloved Church as a Community of and his shepherding of the humanity." disciples that Jesus began Son of God. Our baptism Faith, faith sharing in small flock. He also looks to the Archbishop: Haitians feel with His own disciples. His bathes us in the light of Christian Communities as a people of the Diocese to be Protecting God’s Children Milwaukee is eighth US diocese to file for Chapter 11 reorganization promise to be with His peo- Christ to go forth to be a way of being Church and an courageous leaders and fol- ST. FRANCIS, Wis. (CNS) -- On Jan. 4, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee became the ple until the end of time is a The Diocese of Ogdensburg has sched- family of faith sharing the overview of Lenten Longings. lowers who will listen to the second U.S. archdiocese and the eighth diocese overall to file for Chapter 11 reor- promise that continues in Good News and building up In the section on the voice of the Good Shepherd uled sessions for Protecting God's abandoned by the world the life of the Church today. the Body of Christ. Gospel of Matthew, the focus to be “Church, A Family of Children for Adults. Pre-registration ganization. With more than 650,000 Catholics, according to the 2010 Official -- Frustration scramble for food and clean olence." The Church in the 21st How does the “voice” of will be: Faith” and all that it means online is required in order to partici- Catholic Directory, it follows the Archdiocese of Portland, Ore., and the dioceses of WASHINGTON (CNS) Tucson, Ariz.; Spokane, Wash.; Davenport, Iowa; San Diego; Fairbanks, Ala.; and and aggravation are simmer- water are fueling the growing More than 1 million people century continues to face God speak to you? What • Roots: genealogy and re- for us in the 21st century pate. Participants may pre-register at many of the same challenges does it mean for us today “to lationships Wilmington, Del. In telephone interviews Jan. 4 with the Catholic Herald, Milwau- ing across Haiti a year after a anger, said Archbishop Louis continue to live in hundreds www.virtus.org by selecting the reg- that Matthew’s community be part of a parish commu- • Community: Gathering kee archdiocesan newspaper, officials of some dioceses that have been through terrifying earthquake ripped Kebreau of Cap-Haitien, pres- of settlements that sprouted faced in the early life of the nity, a family of faith”? What and Inclucivity CORRECTION istration button and following the di- apart the country's most ident of the Haitian bishops' after the 35-second magni- the journey upon which the Milwaukee Archdiocese is embarking shared their ex- densely populated region conference. tude 7 earthquake. Church. Matthew saw his does it mean to be part of a • Law: Commandments rections. All employees and periences. The Archdiocese of Portland was the first to file for Chapter 11 reorgani- community polarized be- parish family? How can the and Beatitudes A photo published in the Jan. 5 volunteers who participate in church and as a persistent cholera "The people of Haiti are At least 230,000 people zation in July 2004. According to Bud Bunce, communications director for the epidemic endangers the tired of misery," Archbishop were killed. cause of different under- parish family be strength- • Prayer: Dependence of issue of the North Country Catholic sponsored activities with minor are standings of Jesus message ened to be a stronger com- God identified children taking part in a archdiocese, many people were surprised at the time and had questions, because health of virtually everyone Kebreau said in a Jan. 4 inter- He expressed concern that required to participate in this training. it was unknown territory. "I don't know that most of the people understood just in the impoverished nation. view with Catholic News the surge of hopefulness felt and different crises they munity of believers? What is • Mission: Reign of God Christmas pageant as students of faced. Matthew’s pastoral Further information is available from how dire our financial situation was, even though the archbishop (John G. Vlazny) Life in a tattered tent in a Service. "They are tired of liv- by Haitians at the world's being planned by the Dio- As parishes continue to St. Mary’s School in Ticonderoga leadership and courage set cese to help support parish merge and to link together Atonement Sister Ellen Donahue, had tried to make that very clear to them. I think people were very concerned crowded makeshift camp ing in their tents. The people compassionate response im- his community in a new di- families to be a family of and as we grow to be a wor- which was incorrect. The children phone, 315-393-2920. ext. 403 about the possibility of losing their parish, their churches, their schools." But "life with no alternative on the are saying they are not mediately after the Jan. 12 rection that eliminated what faith? shipping community are parishioners of Sacred Heart horizon, threats to personal happy. They're frustrated quake has given way to a Jan. 27- St. Mary’s School, Canton, 7:30 went on," he said, explaining that people continued to attend Mass, support the safety and the need to and angry. That provokes vi- feeling of abandonment. was unnecessary and shed Every parish member is in- through the changes in the Church in Crown Point. p.m. ministries within the parishes and schools and contribute to the annual appeal. 8 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC the Gallery 5 JAN. 12, 2011 Jan. 12, 2011 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS THE NORTH COUNTRY CHURCH Priesthood: there is no other calling its equal! The lights of Christmas ther’s servant, that He might a lamb? Because the world seriously consider priest- OUR FAMILY and Epiphany have all bring the chosen people “lamb” connects Jesus with JAN. 16 hood as a lifetime commit- faded. We’ve come from back to faithful observance both the ‘suffering servant’ ment? Because priesthood last Sunday’s feast of the of the Law. of Isaiah and the paschal Second Sunday in Ordinary Time leads not only to personal Baptism of the But in the same lamb of sacrifice. READINGS holiness and salvation, but Lord into eight reading, God says “It Then he explains to them Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; because it brings this about OF FAITH Sundays in “Ordi- is too little for you to what had happened when 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 through the priest guiding nary” time. be my servant…I will he poured water over Jesus’ John 1: 29-34 countless others to salva- Watch out! Ordi- make you a light to head, exclaiming that he tion through the sacraments nary time in the the nations, that my saw the Spirit descend on of the church. liturgy never salvation may reach him and remain with him. There is no other calling means going back to the ends of the Only the prophetic power Is it Jesus who fails to at- in life to equal it. to “business as earth.” of the Baptist could make a tract them? It is a life of imitation of usual”. Here we have a statement like that! Or is it the life of the Jesus’ life and mission in his True, Jesus has clear statement of Jesus acknowledges the priest that doesn’t appeal? great love for people, his long since grown Monsignor what Jesus’ mission truth of what John has said Young people should willingness to search out out of his swad- Paul E. is all about. by beginning to gather his “come and see”, and ask the lost, to counsel and en- dling clothes, Whitmore In the Gospel, John own followers. their pastor for information courage, bless and forgive grown through pu- gives eloquent testi- It’s a major turning point and advice. sins by God’s power, to be a berty to life as an mony of what he in the story of our salvation Of course, the underlying part of every family, yet be- adult “man with a mission”. heard God say from the as Andrew and his brother attraction is love. longing to none. Certain words in the read- heavens about His beloved Simon became the first dis- Unless a young man falls What does it take to be- ings stand out - words like Son. ciples of the Lord. in love with Jesus as An- come a priest? “servant” and “mission” and The very next day, John How casual it all seemed. drew and Simon did, he will Priesthood takes sacrifice, “follow me”. sees Jesus coming toward They ask Jesus where he never pursue a vocation. generosity, common sense, The first reading from Isa- him. He turns to his own lives, and Jesus simply says, Only love can quiet the adequate intelligence, piety, iah was selected to show followers and says, “Behold, “Come and you will see”. voices of protest from the and a sense of humor. God’s plan for His Son. the Lamb of God, who takes How attractive Jesus must world around them, and Know anyone that has From Mary’s womb, he away the sins of the world”. have been to those seeking give them the courage to those qualities? was destined to be His Fa- Why does John call Jesus more from life. sacrifice the normal seeking Then give them a nudge, Older priests like myself out of a lovely woman with pray for them, and encour- find it puzzling that today’s whom to have a family, and age them. young men do not seek Him build a career. The Holy Spirit will carry At the invitation of Father Gerald Cerank, pastor, some Sisters of St. Joseph recently visited St. Ann's Parish, Mooers Forks and St. out as Andrew did. Why should young men on from there! Joseph's Parish in Mooers. The sisters provided music for the liturgies in both parishes and Sister Mary Gregory, Vocation Director, spoke about the history of the Sisters of St. Joseph and the importance of praying to know one's vocation. Pictured, front, from left During a recent visit to Trinity Catholic School in Massena, Bishop LaValley answered are Patrick Peets, Sister Marie Cordata, Sister Christine Helen, Sister Norma Bryant, Sister Yvonne Cusson and Sister Mary Gregory; questions from first graders about what he has to do as a Bishop. The students are OUR READERS WRITE back, Sister Mary Louise, Sister Ellen Rose, Father Gerald Cerank, Sister Mary Paul, Sister Sharon Ann and Sister Ronald Marie. Hannah Dougherty and Brendan Finnegan. Condolences Appreciated participate in the celebration of Sprague Funeral Home) professional- The family of the late Deacon Joseph's life at the Holy Name Church ism and courtesy throughout the fu- Joseph H. Gilbert, II, wishes to extend in Au Sable Forks. neral preparations. their sincerest appreciation to every- We further wish to offer a heartfelt Everyone's prayers and condolences one who offered their condolences thank you to members of the Ameri- have been a wonderful source of com- upon his passing on December 15th, can Legion Post 504 who accepted our fort and consolation as we mourn the 2010, while residing in Florida. invitation to be pallbearers as well as loss of Joseph, especially during the A very special appreciation and provide a ceremony in honor of holiday season. honor is extended to the Bishop of Og- Joseph's military service; and to the densburg, Terry LaValley, for officiating volunteers who prepared and hosted SINCEREST REGARDS, over Joseph's funeral mass along with the reception following the burial BARBARA (PAUL) GILBERT Rev. Kris Lauzon, Rev. Donald Kramberg service. BRUCE GILBERT as well Rev. Phillip Allen. We greatly appreciated John GENE GILBERT We felt honored and humbled to Thwaits' (Owner/Operator Zaumetzer- AUSABLE FORKS have several area Deacons attend and Letters to the Editor

We welcome letters from readers of the North Country Catholic. •Due to space limitations, we ask that the number of words be limited to 300. •We cannot accept letters which support ideas which are contrary to the teach- ings of the Catholic Church. •Send letters to North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, Ogdensburg, NY, 13669 or e- PHOTO BY KATE CURRY mail to [email protected] Bishop LaValley posed with four cousins during a visit to St. Mary’s Academy in Tom Jermano, choir director. leads the choir in carols before Christmas Eve Mass and accompanied on piano/organ by Michelle Larkin • Join the conversation! Champlain – Luke Moser, Tate Stevens, Noah Seller, and Zane Stevens. at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake. The choir sang throughout the Mass on Christmas Eve which began at 8p.m. 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 9 JAN. 12, 2011 JAN. 12, 2011 Fr. Howard - in loving memory AT THE MOVIES By Shan Moore tell me one thing … what to be faithful, not to be BLACK SWAN Staff Writer would you want people to swayed.” know,” she said. “He could CHURUBUSCO – Bernice Bushey hardly talk,” but that was To know God’s love Thomas (Vincent Cassel) daughter. committed marital relation- would sometimes chide Fa- what he said. Despite his failing health, By John Mulderig considers the shy and inhib- Nina gains a role model in ship. ther Howard McCasland for the priest took part in the Catholic News Service ited but gifted performer hedonistic living - and a Whether read as insisting working too hard. Beautiful gift Plattsburgh Life Chain in the perfect for the pure White rival for center stage - when on the necessity of indis- “I’d see him say Mass four Three years ago, around fall, standing side-by-side "The road of excess," Swan, he doubts her ability passionate newcomer Lily criminate experience or as a times a day,” said the priest’s the time Father McCasland with Sam. He continued min- claimed the poet William to carry off the part of the (Mila Kunis) joins the cautionary tale weighted in housekeeper of many years. first battled cancer, Mrs. istering to his flock. And not Blake, "leads to the palace of villainous Black Swan, an troupe. the opposite direction - “He’d say, ‘If I die, I’ll die Trombley, then a nurse’s a word of complaint about wisdom." For the main char- onstage embodiment of Their much-talked-about Nina's fate sadly parallels happy.’” aide, and her husband, Dou- his illness passed his lips, acter in "Black Swan" (Fox guile and sensuality. bedroom encounter --the that of the tragic White At 92, Father McCasland glas, moved in to care for those who knew him say. Searchlight) - director Dar- So Thomas urges Nina to culmination of a night of Swan - this dark fable pres- was oldest serving priest in him. In the hospital, nurses ren Aronofsky's nightmar- get in touch - in the first in- drunken and drug-fueled ents its heroine's experi- the Roman Catholic Diocese The priest asked Mrs. would ask Father McCasland ish, morally muddled drama stance, quite literally - with carousing - marks the nadir mentation far too of Ogdensburg when he con- Bushey to join them as well. what his pain level was on a set in the highly demanding her sexuality. of the film's voyeuristic ex- graphically. celebrated the final Mass of “We became a family scale of one to 10. world of classical ballet - To do so, however, Nina cess. The film contains strong his life at Immaculate Heart PHOTO BY PAT HENDRICK again,” Mrs. Trombley said. “He’d say, ‘Three, in honor that well-worn path leads to must rebel against her Though Portman turns in sexual content, including of Mary Church in Chu- Father Howard McCasland, who died Dec. 27 at the age of 92, is shown in Immaculate He was 75 years old then, of the Holy Trinity,’” Mrs. a very different destination. strict, overprotective a striking performance, graphic lesbian and nonmar- rubusco on Dec. 18. Conception Church in Churubusco where he served as administrator until his death. He the retirement age for Trombley said. Consumed by dedication mother Erica (Barbara Her- teeter-tottering on the edge ital heterosexual activity, as At the Sign of Peace, said celebrated his final Mass in the church Dec. 18. priests. But he took charge of She felt sure it exceeded to her art, dancer Nina (Na- shey), with whom she still of sanity, Mark Heyman, An- well as masturbation, drug parish secretary Karen Immaculate Heart as admin- that level and encouraged talie Portman) longs to play lives. dres Heinz and John use, much rough and some died. on a table by the rectory Trombley, Father McCasland istrator, and, with a shortage him to speak up. But he’d the dual leading roles of the A former ballerina whose McLaughlin's script plays on crude language and numer- He was pastor of Holy An- door beside a class bowl “looked at the congregation, of priests dictating twinning never would. White and Black Swans in career went nowhere, Erica the extremes of sexual re- ous sexual references. gels Parish in Altona; she filled with artificial fruit. gave a beautiful smile and and consolidation and even “He would always say, ‘You her company's forthcoming is obsessed - or so at least it pression and debauched li- The Catholic News Service brought Karen, just a baby Paying a bill in Plattsburgh waved to everybody.” closure of parishes, his give your pain up to the production of Peter Ilyich seems to Nina - with fulfill- cense, ignoring the healthy classification is O --morally CNS PHOTO/FOX SEARCHLIGHT then, to work with her at the one day, she opened her She felt the priest’s gaze parishioners knew his pres- Lord,’” Mrs. Trombley said. Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake." ing her dreams of success middle ground of erotic offensive. Natalie Portman stars in a scene from the rectory every day. purse and found some fake upon her. ence was what kept the Chu- Just a few days before he Though artistic director vicariously through her love expressed within a The Motion Picture Associ- movie "Black Swan." “Bless his heart,” Mrs. grapes and a banana. “His eyes were twinkling,” rubusco church alive. passed away, Father Mc- Bushey said. “He took us in.” “I can remember that clerk she said, her voice full of “A beautiful gift,” Mrs. Casland celebrated a quiet Growing up in the rectory, looking at us,” Mrs. Trombley emotion. “I leaned over to my Trombley said. Christmas with his rectory Karen saw Father McCasland said. “There were people in ALSO PLAYING.... husband and said, ‘He’s say- Father McCasland’s love of family and the Trombley’s as a kind of hero. line behind us …” ing good-bye.” the Mass inspired parish- children and grandchildren. “He made sure I got to do Home again, Mrs. Bushey ioners, including Parish “He died the way he all the things I wouldn’t have took her boss to task. Council member Allen Bar- wanted,” said Father Doug A lost sheep been able to do (otherwise),” “But you couldn’t get mad combe, who joined the pas- Lucia, diocesan episcopal Father McCasland died she said. at him,” her daughter said. tor and others saying the vicar for worship and Dec. 28, with Mrs. Bushey on That included a trip to “He had this little dimple rosary before Mass on Satur- priestly formation. “He died one side of his bed and Mrs. Nova Scotia. (when he laughed). days. right in the rectory. Trombley on the other. “He had seen it, and he “You couldn’t help but “The rosary meant very Father Lucia knew Father “We took very good care of thought I should see it, too, laugh, too.” much to him,” Mr. Barcombe McCasland all his life. “He him,” Mrs. Bushey said. “Very because it was beautiful.” The pastor’s next parish said. baptized me, he gave me good care of him. Because he The priest wanted local was St. Bernard’s in Lyon And Father’s personality First Communion, then when was one of us.” youth to keep busy in a Mountain, and he took the gave services a certain flare, I was ordained a priest, he The rectory is a sad place healthy way, Mrs. Trombley Busheys with him. as well. vested me. these days as Mrs. Trombley said, so he had the fire de- “He was a priest who didn’t Clinton County Legislator “I always said I wanted to deals with end-of-year pay- partment flood an ice rink want to live alone,” said Mrs. Sam Trombley was a friend be like Father Howard. roll paperwork and takes near Holy Angel’s Hall, put Bushey, who retired after 37 of the priest for many years; He lived the priesthood to care of donations to Catholic up lights for night skating. years as housekeeper. together, they’d carry signs the fullest and he gave it his schools given in Father Mc- “He even skated with the She was still with him in and pray during pro-life all. He just helped people Casland’s memory. kids,” she recalled. 1993 when, then pastor in events. Father McCasland know God’s love.” “I’m kind of a lost sheep And he played kick ball Mooers, he suffered a heart never missed an opportunity “He was magnificent,” said right now,” she said. with them in the driveway. attack in the midst of Mass. at Mass, the Ellenburg Center Mr. Barcombe. “You always “We miss him so much,” “He had his long cassock He fell, taking the podium CNS PHOTO/THE WIENSTEIN COMPANY man said, to promote the left (the church) wanting to her mother said. on,” Mrs. Trombley said, down on top of him. Colin Firth stars in a scene from the movie "The King's Speech, a "stirring historical cause of life, and, in fact, ask be a better person than when In Father McCasland’s obit- laughing. “They used to call “The doctor said that’s drama, set between the world wars, about the unlikely but fruitful relationship be- Sam to help him do it. you walked in.” uary, it says he attributed his him the Flying Priest.” what restarted his heart,” tween the Duke of York (Colin Firth) -- second in line to the British crown -- and the ec- In the midst of his homily, “We love him so much,” longevity to deep devotion to Mrs. Trombley said. centric speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush) under whose care he reluctantly places the legislator said, Father Mc- Mrs. Bushey said. “I know CNS PHOTO/ROGUE PICTURES Mary and the Lord’s presence A miracle? A lucky break? himself at the instigation of his loyal wife (Helena Bonham Carter) to overcome the God’s will Casland “would say, ‘Now, he’s watching over us, help- Claire Foy stars in a scene from the movie "Season of the Witch," a boring medieval adventure in which two warriors (Nicolas Cage in the Mass. It also credited “He always said, ‘What we stammer that hobbles his public speaking. Weaving together the story of one of the To the Busheys, Father Mc- Sam, tell them all about it.’” ing us to be strong.” his housekeepers, first his call chance is just God’s will and Ron Perlman), disenchanted with the church-sponsored slaughter of the Crusades, go AWOL but find the plague( ravaging the modern era's most successful royal marriages and the lesser-known tale of the friend- Casland demonstrated the The priest praised the leg- Even so, she and her family aunt Nellie Laware and then unfolding in a beautiful territories through which they pass on their way home. Identified as deserters, they face incarceration unless they agree to escort a ship by which an unflappable commoner helped to heal the emotionally crippling deep spirituality and faith- islator for standing up for his mourn his passing. Mrs. Bushey. way,’” Mrs. Trombley said. young prisoner (Claire Foy) to a distant abbey so she can stand trial as a witch whose black magic has given rise to the fatal pest. childhood wounds, director Tom Hooper creates a luminous tapestry reinforced by fulness to God that marked convictions though many “At night, he used to bless That lady, now 85, remem- That was the message Fa- Conflating history and dredging up hoary cliches about the period, director Dominic Sena presents a relentlessly negative picture of finely spun performances and marred only by the loose threads of some offensive lan- his priesthood. He was not told him his views of abor- us all (before bed),” Mrs. bers how Father McCasland ther McCasland gave his its Catholicism as a superstitious, oppressive force against which his main characters nobly rebel. Pervasive anti-Catholic bias, occult guage. Two brief but intense outbursts of vulgarity, a couple of uses of profanity, a few above practical jokes, how- tion as murder would end his Trombley said. “Even our enfolded her and her four flock in Immaculate Heart’s themes, brief partial nudity, much -- mostly bloodless -- violence, some gruesome images, at least one use of the S-word and a few crass terms and a mildly irreverent joke. The Catholic News Service classification is A-III ever. political career. puppy. I think that’s what we children in loving care many 2010 Christmas bulletin. crass terms. The Catholic News Service classification is O -- morally offensive. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG- Mrs. Bushey kept her purse “He always stressed on me miss the most.” -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 years ago, after her husband “I asked him, if you could 13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. 10 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 JAN. 12, 2011 JAN. 12, 2011

ADIRONDACK Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center ST. LAWRENCE SPAGHETTI FOR SPAIN Cost: $25 per person; Pre-paid reserva- Funeral held for St. Marguerite D’Youville tions only. Call 529-7713 (limited seat- Saranac Lake – Fundraiser to be held for ST. JAMES GALA ing, call early). No refunds 72 hours prior students headed to Madrid, Spain for Gouverneur – St. James Parish is plan- to show World Youth Day. ning its annual Gala. Fr. Charles Chase returns to her birthplace Date: Jan. 15 JEFFERSON Date: Feb. 12 Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 Features: Tickets are available at the A Mass of Chris- Theology in Hales Corners, VARENNES, QUE. - Five pilgrims LITTLETON, NH - from Malone and Ogdens- Place: St. Bernard’s School Cafeteria; PRAYER VIGIL school, 287-0130. More information to tian Burial for Father Charles Wisconsin. Take-out is available. follow. Edward Chase, 75, Bishop Stanislaus J. burg, travelled to Quebec Watertown – Liferight of Watertown Dec. 7-9 to celebrate the re- Cost: Adults, $8; Children, $5; under 5, was held Jan. 10 at Brzana ordained Fa- will hold their annual candle light “Re- turn of the body of St. Mar- free NOVENA FOR MILITARY St. Rose of Lima ther Chase to the dia- spect Life” prayer vigil. guerite d’Youville to her Ogdensburg - Notre Dame Church is Church. conate Sept. 3, 1977 Date: Jan. 17 home town and the church FRIENDSHIP VOLUNTEER TRAINING holding a weekly novena for the safety A priest of the Dio- at St. Mary’s Cathe- Time: 7 p.m. cese of Ogdensburg, dral in Ogdensburg, of her baptism. Saranac Lake – Mercy Care for the of U.s. military personnel Grey Nuns of the Sacred Place: Municipal Building on Washing- Father Chase died and to the priesthood Adirondacks is recruiting new volunteers Date: Tuesday evenings Heart Sisters Sisters Rita ton Street. suddenly at his Dec. 8, 1979 at Sa- and has scheduled a Friendship Volun- Time : 6:30 p.m. Frances Brady, Malone; Anne Features:The interfaith event will last home in Sugar Hill, cred Heart Church in teer Training Program. Place: Notre Dame Church NH, Jan. 4. Massena. Boyer, Ogdensburg; and The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. about one half hour. Refreshments will Mary Elizabeth Looby and Date: Jan. 12 and Jan. 19 (both after- Burial will be at St. Following his ordi- Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: be offered at the Presbyterian Church Barbara Schiavoni, Malone: noons required for training) HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS Rose of Lima Ceme- Fr. Charles nation, Father Chase North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, following the vigil. Join us as we pray were joined by Father Features: Anyone in the Tri-Lakes area Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 315-394-0670; Ogdensburg - St. Mary’s is holding a tery in Littleton. E. Chase served as associate for renewed respect for all human life, Father Chase was pastor at St. Mary’s, Joseph W. Giroux, pastor of who is interested in becoming a Mercy e-mail [email protected]. monthly Holy Hour for Vocations. particularly the most vulnerable. born in Stoneham, Ticonderoga, and in the Malone Catholic Care Friendship Volunteer is invited. Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. Date: Thursday before the First Friday Mass., July 17, 1936 to the 1981 associate pastor in St. Parishes, for the trip. St. Marguerite, the Mercy Care’s Friendship Volunteer Train- BEREAVEMENT MEETING Time: 8 p.m. to 9 late James and Mary De- Mary’s, Champlain. In 1982, ing Program is free of charge but pre- Place: Deacon Winter Chapel foundress of the Grey Nuns PRAYER VIGIL level of competition for the 2011 Watertown –An ecumenical bereave- vanna Chase . he was named temporary registration is required. Volunteers of all Features: Nocturnal Adoration of the He attended Cambridge administrator in St. of the Sacred Heart, was Plattsburgh – A prayer vigil will held the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Cham- ment meeting to be held. canonized Dec. 9, 1990 by faiths are invited. New Volunteers will Blessed Sacrament continues through High School in 1950, enter- Therese’s, Newcomb. first Sunday of the winter months. pionship. All boys and girls 10 to 14 Date: Jan. 24 Pope John Paul II. join Mercy Care’s 50+ Volunteers from the night, concluding with Benediction ing the Air Force for five In September, 1982 he was Place: St. Peter’s Chapel years old are eligible to participate and Time: 7 p.m. The Grey Nuns have Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake, and Lake at 7 a.m. Friday. years after graduation. associate pastor in St. Grey Nun Sisters Anne Boyer and Mary Elizabeth Looby, Father Joseph Giroux and Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. will compete in their respective age divi- Place: Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. served in sites across the Placid who are helping elders stay con- After his tour of duty, he Agnes’s, Lake Placid. He was Grey Nun Sisters Barbara Schiavoni and Rita Frances Brady traveled to Quebec in De- Features: Helper's of Gods Precious In- sions. All contestants on the local level Joseph then attended Boston Col- appointed administrator of Diocese of Ogdensburg for cember to witness the move of the body of St. Marguerite D’Youville, foundress of nected to their communities. FRIDAY FISH FRY generations. fants prayer vigil will be held. We may are recognized for their participation in Speaker: Ms. Sylvia Buduson, a 24 year lege until 1969. He entered St. Mary’s in Copenhagen in the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart. The remains of St. Marguerite were moved from Contact: To request registration infor- Ogdensburg - Fish Fry Buffet will be In a three day event begin- not be able to save their lives, but can the event. Participants are required to volunteer and Board Member of Hospice Holy Apostles Seminary Col- 1993. Father Chase retired the Grey Nuns motherhouse in downtown Montreal to the church of her baptism, St. mation, please contact Sheila Schneck at held every Friday sponsored by Knights ning Dec. 7, St. Marguerite's we not plead on their behalf? furnish proof of age and written of Jefferson County. Sylvia has lost an lege in Cromwell, Connecti- from Copenhagen in August Anne's Basilica in Varennes. The North Country travelers are pictured in St. Anne’s Mercy Care by calling 523-5583. Mercy of Columbus Council 258. cut in 1973. of 1999 and moved to casket was moved from the parental consent. only son through death. Her topic will which is soon to be re-named St. Marguerite d'Youville Basilica. Care can be reached at 185 Old Military Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 In September, 1974 he Duxbury, Mass. chapel of the Grey Nuns' DAY OF REFLECTION Contact: For entry forms or additional be: “Coping through Faith”. motherhouse in downtown treal, presided at the Eu- sisters that grew into six au- Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946, by calling Place: Knights of Columbus Hall; Eat in began his theological studies He is survived by his Ellenburg Center - Day of Reflection to information contact: Brian Mulcahy at Montreal to her final resting charistic Celebration at tonomous orders of Grey Donna Beal, Executive Director, at 523- or take out, deliveries are available only at Sacred Heart School of brother, Arthur Chase. be held at OLA House of Prayer. (518) 643-6805. LIFERIGHT MEETING place at the Basilica of Notre Dame Basilica of the Nuns who continue her mis- 5581, or by e-mail at to the Towers. transfer of the mortal re- sion throughout the world.” Date: Jan. 22 Watertown - Liferight of Watertown will Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre in [email protected] For more informa- Cost:Adults, $9; Children 5-10, $6; Varennes on Montreal's mains of St. Marguerite d'Y- Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION hold its monthly meetings on the third tion, visit Mercy Care’s web site at under 5, Free South Shore. ouville Dec. 8. Features: Deacon John Levison will Plattsburgh - Eucharistic Adoration is Wednesday of the Month. http://www.adkmercy.org DIOCESAN EVENTS Bishop to speak at St. Marguerite was born in “Marguerite was a flesh speak on Holiness. We are invited to the held throughout the year every Wednes- Time: 4 p.m. Varennes in 1701. The trans- and blood woman who CLINTON wedding banquet. We need something day, Thursday, and Friday. Place: 312 Sherman St. FAMILY OF FAITH WORKSHOP fer was necessary as the knew life as we know it, all Place: St John's Adoration Chapel, Features: Liferight is a pro-life educa- Grey Nuns' motherhouse on the joys and sorrows of it,” old, something new, something bor- The diocesan Department of Evangeliza- March for Life Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. tional organization. The office has Guy Street has been sold to said Sister Mary Elizabeth. SPAGHETTI DINNER rowed, and something blue. Please join tion is sponsoring a workshop “Being A us for talks, lunch, prayer and sharing. Theme: Jesus, Divine Master, we adore videos, books and educational materials PLATTSBURGH – Bishop Terry R. group will process to St. Concordia University. One “She was able to empathize Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Colum- Part of a Church: A Family of Faith” with Contact: RSVP by Jan. 21 to You as the only-begotten Son of God, which may be borrowed. Topics LaValley will serve as the John’s Church for the pro- hundred and thirty five Grey with others because of her bus Council 7273 will host an “ll you cab an emphasis on Matthew’s Gospel—a guest speaker for the an- gram. Nuns live in the mother- own experiences. She was a [email protected] or call 518-594- who came on earth to give abundant life covered: infanticide, assisted suicide, eu- eat” spaghetti dinner. Gospel of the Church. nual Plattsburgh March for The march is held each house today and will even- wife, a mother, an adminis- 3253. Donations appreciated. to humanity. We thank You because by thanasia and chastity. Date: Jan. 15 Dates: Feb. 20-26 in various parts of the Life sponsored by the year to mark the anniver- tually be relocated to trator of the General Hospi- Your death on the cross, You give us life Contact: Phone 315-788-8480; website: Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 diocese; full schedule to be announced. Champlain Valley Right to sary of the Jan. 22, 1973 another site in Montreal. tal in Montreal, a widow and 40 DAYS FOR LIFE IN 2011 through Baptism and You nourish us in www.liferight.org Life. Supreme Court decision le- eventually a foundress of a Place: St. Augustine Parish Center; Take- Program: This workshop will focus on Cardinal Jean-Claude Tur- Plattsburgh – Please mark your calen- the Eucharist” (Bl. James Alberione). Pray The event will be held galizing abortion in the cotte, Archbishop of Mon- religious congregation of outs available. the Gospel of Matthew-Church as a dars for Spring 2011 40 days for life! Ash for vocations! TO SHRINES OF FRANCE Jan. 16 with participants United States Cost: Adults, $7.5; Children 6-12, $3.5; Community of Faith, faith sharing in Wednesday, March 9 to Palm Sunday, Contact: 518-561-5083 or email us at Watertown- Father Donald Robinson, gathering at the Newman A reception will follow in under 5, Free small Christian Communities as a way of [email protected] is leading a pilgrimage to shrines in Center at 1:30 p.m. The the lower church. April 17. being Church and an overview of Lenten France MARCH FOR LIFE Longings. In the section on the Gospel of YOUTH FREE THROW FRANKLIN Date: March 21-31, 2011 Plattsburgh – The annual Plattsburgh Matthew, the focus will be: 1. Roots: ge- Peru – Local Knights of Columbus Coun- Cost : $2349 includes airfare, accommo- March for Life, sponsored by the Cham- nealogy and relationships; 2. Commu- cil 7273 to sponsor Youth Free Throw “B.I.N.G.O SPELLS MURDER” dations, and most meals plain Valley Right to Life, will be held nity: Gathering and Inclusivity; 3. Law: Championship. Brushton – St. Mary’s Catholic Church Features:Visit Lourdes, Nevers, Tours, Date: Jan. 16 Commandments and Beatitudes; 4. Date: Jan. 16 presents an interactive dinner theater Loire Valley, Chartres, Mont St. Time: 1:30 p.m. Prayer: Dependence of God; 5. Mission: Time: 1:30 p.m. presented by North Franklin Theater Michel, Normandy, Caen, Lisieux, and Program: Group will gather at the Reign of God Place: St. Augustine Parish Center Group. Paris. Newman Center, and process to St. Contact: St. Joseph Sister Mary Eamon Features: All boys and girls ages 10 to Date: Jan. 21 and 28 Contact: Call 782-1190. John’s Church where Bishop Terry LaVal- Lyng, diocesan director of evangeliza- 14 are invited to participate in the local Time: 6 p.m. ley Will speak; reception follows tion, 315-393-2920 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 11 JAN. 12, 2011 JAN. 12, 2011 NORTH LETTER FROM THE EDITOR COUNTRY CHURCH: A FAMILY OF FAITH The Society For OBITUARIES CATHOLIC Our family of faith Adams – Ernest A. Panetta Jr., 74; Funeral Lowville- Theresa F. (Bush) Birchenough, Church; burial in parish cemetery. Box 326 The Propagation Of The Faith Services Jan. 3, 2011 at St. Cecilia’s 82; Funeral Services Jan. 5, 2011 at St. Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 We will all be hearing a lot was a diocesan institution. Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director Church; burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Peter’s Catholic Church; burial in Lowville Plattsburgh – Mary Lou (Slattery) Zafer- USPS 0039-3400 about our North Country church Father Douglas Lucia, homilist 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Rural Cemetery. akis, 64; Memorial Services Jan. 3, 2011 BISHOP TERRY as a “family of faith” in the com- at Father McCasland’s New Year’s (315) 393-2920; fax (315) 394-7401 Altona – Eva M. (LaFountain) Gilman, 91; at St. Peter’s Church R. LAVALLEY ing year. Eve funeral Mass, said “I always [email protected] Funeral Services Jan. 7, 2011 at Holy An- Madrid – Marie T. (Robillard) Dowdle, 88; President Bishop LaValley has chosen this wanted to be like Father Howard. gels Church; burial in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Funeral Services Jan. 3, 2011 at St. John’s Plattsburgh –Thomas L. Witt, 70; Funeral MSGR. ROBERT L. LAWLER theme for evangelization He lived priesthood to its Mooers Forks. the Baptist Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Services Jan. 6, 2011 at St. Peter’s Church. Vice President efforts in 2011 to con- fullest and he gave it his Cemetery. SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ tinue the important work all.” Renew the face Cadyville – Joseph James Clauss Sr., 82; Port Henry – Joycelyn A. (Vanderhoof) Secretary-Treasurer of Why Catholic? “Father McCasland just MARY LOU KILIAN Funeral Services Jan. 5, 2011 at St. James Massena – Leonard F. Hoffman, 75; Fu- Bigelow, 78; Funeral Services Jan. 3, 2011 Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, helped people know God’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. neral Services Jan. 6, 2011 at Church of at St. Patrick’s Church; burial in Union Editor/ diocesan director of evan- love,” Father Lucia said. General Manager gelization, has already Another young priest, of the earth the Sacred Heart. Cemetery. begun sharing weekly re- Father Bryan Stitt, shared Canton – Dorothy A. “Dort” (Finnegan) Publish 45 is- flections on the subject a thought with friends on From the Director’s Desk, Nash, 91; Funeral Jan. 1, 2011 at St. Massena – William F. Snider, 89; Funeral Saranac Lake – Maurice Bromley Otis, 87; sues per year: for the NCC. (More often the day before the funeral Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Mary’s Church; burial, Calvary Cemetery. Services Jan. 4, 2011 at Sacred Heart Funeral services Jan. 7, 2011 at St. Weekly except than not, her words will Mass: “If you'd like to say Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Bernard’s Church; burial in Harrietstown issue after Diocesan Mission Director appear right on this page.) Mary Lou that you've been to a Carthage – John F. Towne, 84; Funeral Cemetery. Christmas, one She also shared infor- saint's funeral, come to Services at St. James Church. Massena – Helen C. (McRae) Viskovich, week in April mation about a February Kilian Churubusco at 11 a.m. to- As people of faith, we see the whole of creation as the and every 97; Funeral Services Jan. 3, 2011 at St. Watertown – Kevin W. Deeny, 51; Memo- workshop titled “Being morrow.” handiwork of God. Most of us experience the wonder of other week in July and Au- Champlain – Bertha E. (Meseck) Gooley, Mary’s Church; burial in Calvary Ceme- rial Services Jan. 4, 2011 at St. Patrick’s Part of a Church: A Family Amen! God as we walk through a forest, gaze out from a high gust by the The Lamb of God 83; Funeral Services Jan. 6, 2011 at St. tery. Church. of Faith.” (See page 6) And, as we say goodbye to dear place, or sit by the waterside. In our depths, we are Diocese of Ogdensburg. Mary’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. I guess this means that the Father Howard, we are grateful to aware that the greater community of creation sustains 622 Washington Street, Og- Watertown By Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, SSJ not only our bodies, but also in some way our spirits. Mooers – Clifton H. Higgins, 84; Funeral – James G. Howard, 83; Fu- densburg, N.Y. 13669. North Country Catholic will func- say “welcome back” to our young tion as the family newsletter – college friend, Rachel Daly. Director of Evangelization Jesus, too, seems to have experienced God in the Clayton – John F. O’Neill, 79; Funeral Services Jan. 4, 2011 at St. Joseph’s neral Services Jan. 7, 2011 at St. An- midst of creation. He went out into the wilderness “with Editorial Office: which is certainly not a foreign Our popular columnist had Services Dec. 31, 2010 at St. Mary’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. thony’s Church; burial in Glenwood the wild beasts” for 40 days before beginning his active 622 Washington Street, concept. hoped to continue her contribu- “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). Church. Cemetery. ministry, and every time the Gospels describe Jesus in Newcomb – Daniel Francis Tefoe, 88; Fu- Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. This year – as always – we’ll be tions to the NCC from her college It is interesting to note that John the Baptist indicates who he is not. He says: prayer, he is once again outdoors. Jesus’ parables and Dannemora – Marie M. (Smart) Macey, neral Services Jan. 8, 2011 at St. Therese Watertown – John F. Kavanaugh, 96; Fu- the place to keep up on all the dorm in Texas but quickly discov- “I am not the Christ”. “I am not Elijah.” “I am not the Prophet”. Telephone: family business that’s fit to print! ered that serious students don’t teachings are full of metaphors drawn from nature: the 80; Funeral Services Jan. 5, 2011 at St. Church; burial in St. Therese Cemetery. neral Services Jan. 5, 2011 at St. Patrick’s (315) 608-7556 This week’s NCC will focus on have many hours – or brain cells – As John the Baptist is pressed to say who he is, he quotes Isaiah, “I am the birds, the lilies of the field, the mustard seed, the fish Joseph’s Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Church. several very special family mem- to share with outside activities. voice crying out in the wilderness: Make straight the way of the Lord.” in the sea, and the cultivation of the soil. E-mail: Just as “God so loves the world,” we are called to love Cemetery. Ogdensburg – William E. Dominie, 91; bers. We’re pleased that her trip back John is the voice. Jesus is the Word. He is the “I Am”. The voice is there to serve Funeral Services Jan. 4, 2011 at St. Mary’s Watertown – Dennis W. Sequin, 88; Fu- news@northcountry On page four, for example, our home for Christmas allowed her the Word. John prepares the way. Jesus is the way. and care for the Earth and all its creatures. Yet, we are catholic.org now living in a time of unprecedented ecological crisis, Dannemora – Esther (Ryan) Noel, 78; Fu- Cathedral; burial in Notre Dame Ceme- neral Jan. 6, 2011 at Sacred Heart Plattsburgh area writer, Shan the freedom she needed to write As John’s ministry begins to decline and Jesus’ ministry begins, John moves neral Services Jan. 4, 2011 at St. Joseph’s tery. Church; burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Moore, offers a tribute to Father for us. The entire balance of the intricate web of life that God Entered at the behind the scenes to allow Jesus to be light and life for His people. John was en- Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Howard McCasland in the words See page 12 to catch up with created is being undermined, and this is happening as a Post Office: thusiastic about his ministry but he made no hesitation to stand back from the result of human activity. Ogdensburg – Clarence F. “Butch” La- West Chazy – Gerald Truman Dumas, 83; Ogdensburg, NY of people who knew him best, “our” college girl. people who remembered his And see the NCC throughout limelight to allow Jesus to be “the Lamb of God”. As people of faith, how should we respond to this un- Dannemora – Robert V. Smith, 88; Fu- Comb, 81; Funeral Services Jan. 5, 2011 at Funeral Services Jan. 5, 2011 at St. 13669 as Who is this Lamb of God? folding crisis? All of creation can be seen as a revela- neral Services Jan. 3, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Notre Dame Church; burial in Foxwood Joseph’s Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Periodical Postage. faith, his kindness – and his prac- this brand new year to keep up tical jokes. with the “family” as we all strive Just before we receive Holy Communion, we pray, “Lamb of God, who takes tion of God. The great Christian mystic, Meister Church; burial in parish cemetery. Memorial. Cemetery. Eckhart, wrote nearly 800 years ago that we should, “ap- Subscription: Father McCasland, active in to grow in faith, in wisdom and in away our sins, have mercy on us.” The image of Jesus being “the lamb of God” priestly ministry for 66 years, grace in 2011. must have had an impact on the early Christian community. prehend God in all things, for God is in all things. Every Hogansburg –Thomas John Bero "Ra- Peru – Gail M. (Myott) Baggs, 67; Funeral For one year: single creature is full of God and is a book about God. hontsiahawe", 6; Funeral Services Jan. 4, Services Jan. 3, 2011 at St. Augustine’s In-Diocese Rate: $25 Lambs are often weak and vulnerable animals. And yet, it was the lamb that Every creature is a word of God.” Outside of Diocese Rate: $28 Abraham used in place of sacrificing his son Isaac. In this sense, the Earth and all its creatures deserve 2011 at St. Regis Catholic Church; burial Canadian Rate: US Funds $45 Jesus is the Good Shepherd who will go out for the lost sheep who wanders our love and deep respect. Each time we lose a species in Solomon Road Cemetery. from the flock. Jesus becomes the Lamb of God who wins victory over sin by His or a forest, each time we defile the Earth, it is as though Matters for publication should own death on the Cross. we were tearing out a page of sacred scripture and de- Hogansburg – Ralph L. Leaf, 92; Funeral be stroying it forever. Of course, we all depend on other Services Jan. 7, 2011 at St. Regis Catholic addressed to The early Christian community carved the image of the lamb in the cata- creatures for our survival — we must eat food, clothe Box 326 combs to remember Jesus’ triumph over sin and death. Church. ourselves, and build shelter. However, in doing so, we Ogdensburg, NY 13669 This Lamb of God is truly unique. What seemed as foolishness and weakness must respect the overall integrity of species, ecosys- and should be received by in the eyes of those who did not believe in the idea that Jesus is the Lamb of God Hogansburg – Anna "Kawennison" tems, and the Earth itself. Thompson, 108; Funeral Services Jan. 3, Thursday prior to who came among us to forgive our sins, to heal all divisions, and to gather all of publication. It is time that Christians, together with all people of 2011 at St. Regis Catholic Church; burial His flock with His all embracing love was not foolishness and weakness to those good will, begin to re-orient our actions and practices to St. Lawrence Cemetery. Paper is printed each with the eyes of faith. reflect the need to right our relationship with the Earth Monday; Jesus is the Light of the World. He paved the way for us to be light for those and to establish more just and living human communi- dateline is Wednesday. who are in darkness or may have strayed from the flock. ties. Member, Catholic Press How willing are you to allow others to receive recognition when you have As we begin a new year, let this be one resolution for the New Year! Association. paved the way for their success? In what way can you be a light for someone POSTMASTER: who is vulnerable and needs you to be their light and strength? Send address changes to As a parish family, how are you leading the way for other parish members to Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” North Country Catholic, become part of the parish? when writing or changing your Will. PO Box 326 Take some time this week to welcome a new family in your parish. www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice Ogdensburg, NY 13669-0326 12 Back pew NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 65, Number 33 JAN. 12, 2011 INSIDE THIS ISSUE YOUNG CATHOLIC VOICE Rita Mawp celebrates NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY 15 years as consecrated The beauty that comes from pain virgin l PAGE 6

Well after three and a half weirdest parts was going had never gone to a school knowing my way around the noticed, but they will be Workshop to explore crazy months at school in somewhere where I had no dance of my very own that I janitor’s closet. worth it for that hundredth church as a ‘family of Texas, I am finally home obligations to anyone. For had not helped plan, set up, Our sports teams raised act when someone says faith’l PAGE 6 the first time since I or clean up. money by working the con- thank you. CATHOLIC and writing for the North Country could remember, I Now, if I wanted, I could cession stand at Airborne We can take baby steps Catholic again. was not a member of just take advantage of Speedway, and though we that hardly seem to get us JAN. 12, 2011 Though it is only a single club, organi- everything my school of- left there hot, sweaty, and anywhere, but they will be for a short time, I zation, or team. fered without ever giving smelling like fried food, we worth it when we see how will hopefully have Aside from going back.I had enjoyed being a made some great memories far we come. time to share some to class and doing part of all the organizing assembling hamburgers and That is why we cannot Pope: Savior found among poor of the things I’ve homework (which and fundraising for things fetching people’s orders. give up or get frustrated seen, done, and admittedly took up in high school, but in the As the saying goes, pain is when the results of our en- IN LOVING learned. Let me as- more of my time back of my mind it was still beauty, and the pains of deavors are not obvious or VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Christ, the power of this world, but in path to follow in life." Follow- is there a little bit of Herod in sure you, there have than I had bargained a bit of a chore. maintaining our high school immediate. It takes time for king of the world, is not the humility of his love, that ing the star, the Magi met us as well? Perhaps we, too, MEMORY found on the thrones of love that asks us, in our free- King Herod in Jerusalem. see God as a kind of rival" been lots! Rachel for), I still could do When I did not con- clubs, organizations, and our efforts to ripen and ma- Fr. Howard The whole process pretty much any- tribute, the burden fell on sports teams had yielded ture. In the end, I found a power or in the hallways of dom, to welcome it so that Herod, a man of power, con- who needs to be removed so of getting acclimated Daly thing I wanted. just a few others, so I felt me some really beautiful really cool community serv- learning, he is found de- we may be transformed," he sidered Jesus, the promised we could have unlimited McCasland with a new school, Campus events guilty saying no. After hav- moments. ice club that throws sleep- fenseless among the poor said. The pope made his re- king of the Jews, to be a rival power to do whatever we and in a new state, did not need me to ing little choice in the mat- Only after a bit of separa- overs for terminally ill girls and humble, Pope Benedict marks at a Mass in St. Peter's and wanted to kill him. want, the pope said. was quite an upheaval. For help plan them, and if I de- ter for years on end, I was tion was I able to appreciate in local hospitals, which I XVI said. Basilica Jan. 6, the feast of Even today, God can seem However, letting God into one thing, I never realized cided not to show up, they not in a hurry to commit them.I think the same goes joined on a whim and ended "At times, power - includ- the Epiphany. like "a particularly dangerous one's life "does not take any- how quiet and peaceful the would get along fine with- myself when I got to college. for a lot of good things. In up really enjoying. ing that of knowledge -- In his homily, the pope rival who would want to de- thing away and does not North Country is until I out me. The greatest shock But within the first few our spiritual lives, we might I just could not stay away blocks the path to highlighted the journey of prive people of their per- threaten anything; rather he lived next to two airports, a occurred when I walked into weeks, I noticed something try ninety-nine different from involvement for long. encountering that child," the the Wise Men or Magi who sonal space, of their is the only one capable of of- train track, and a constantly our winter dance and my missing. It had always been methods of prayer, and they But more importantly, I Son of God, the savior of the were in search of something autonomy and their power," fering us the possibility of roaring highway. jaw simply dropped at what a pain mopping the cafete- will be worth it when we learned to embrace the world, he said. "God does not more - for "the true light that the pope said. living to the full and feeling I also never appreciated a beautiful job my fellow ria before a high school find that hundredth method pains of my commitments, manifest himself in the would be able to indicate the "We have to ask ourselves, real joy," he said. grass, green forests, hills, students had done decorat- dance, but nothing made that really works for us. because the beauty they and four seasons. ing. me feel more like a true vet- We can do ninety-nine yield is worth far more than But strangely, one of the I realized right then that I eran of the school than works of service that go un- I ever knew. Funeral held BACK TO SCHOOL, AGAIN COMING OF AGE for Father Turning personal tragedies into triumphs Charles Chase Father Charles Chase, 75, a retired priest of the Diocese A few months ago, teenager Rachel McFall or- foot. In addition to her organizational efforts, of Ogdensburg died at his By Erick Rommel ganized a 5K walk near Myrtle Beach, S.C., to Bailey is also a state and national advocate for home in Sugar Hill, NH, Jan. Catholic News Service raise money for the American Heart Association. eating disorder awareness. 4. His funeral Was held Jan. She named it the "Race to Save Hearts." She hopes others will also recognize the signs 10 in Littleton, NH. Unless you live in the northeast corner of Indi- It was in memory of her mother, who died of a that her family was fortunate to see before it was Father Chase, a native of ana, you've probably never heard of Greg Chupp. heart attack. The event took place on what would too late. No matter the motivation, the effort to Stoneham, Mass., Was or- He died four years ago in a car accident. The car have been her mother's 50th birthday. make a difference turns something bad into dained to the priesthood in he was riding in ran off the road and hit a tree. In Broward County, Fla., Jaime Sloane inspired something potentially good. That's what contin- 1979 by Bishop Stanislaus J. PHOTO SHAN MOORE The driver was going too fast; Greg died in- her classmates at Cooper City High School by ues to drive Luke four years after Greg's death. Brzana. Father Howard McCasland partici- stantly. One person who will never forget Greg is When continuing is difficult, he finds strength getting them involved with Operation Smile, He served in parishes in pated in October’s Life Chain in his cousin, Luke Pamer. which helps the many children in underdevel- in the support of his friends, who recognize how Ticonderoga, Champlain, Luke looked up to Greg like he was a brother. oped countries who are born with facial deformi- difficult it is for him to speak publicly and per- Plattsburgh - more than three Newcomb, Lake Placid and months after his 92nd birthday. Fa- When Greg died, Luke took it hard. ties and whose parents can't afford suasively about a personal tragedy. Copenhagen. Now that he's 16, the same age Greg was when reconstructive surgery. Not everyone who listens truly hears Luke's ther McCasland remained active in he died, Luke wants to prevent others from expe- Jaime and her classmates organized a two- message, or Rachel's or Jaime's or Bailey's. But FULL STORY, PAGE 3 ministry until his death in December, riencing the pain he felt, and he hopes to prevent mile fun walk and collected close to $12,000. reaching out isn't about getting everyone to ac- celebrating his final Mass at Immac- others from needlessly dying as well. Bailey Monarch, a 17-year-old from Tarpon cept what you have to say; it's about the impact ulate Conception Church in Chu- Luke has made it his mission to educate class- Springs, Fla., is also organizing a walk. It will take you can have on each person who actually does In honor of rubusco, where he served as mates about safe driving, emphasizing how place later this year in Tampa. listen. doing something as simple as driving to a She wants to raise money and awareness for For Luke, those who stop and look a second St. Marguerite administrator, Dec. 18. He is remem- friend's house could have devastating conse- the fight against eating disorders. time before pulling out of a parking lot or drive PHOTO BY DAYNA LEADER bered in this week’s NCC. quences if a mistake is made. Bailey's efforts aren't in response to a tragedy slower on a dangerous road may never know if North Country pilgrims witness With the Christmas holidays behind them, children in Catholic schools across the diocese are back at work. Above, Maureen Cloo- Finding inspiration in tragic events is one way she saw; they're the result of a tragedy she lived. their action saved a life, but they will also never nan, second grade teacher at St. James School in Gouverneur, gives some one on one guidance to Hope Simmons. FULL STORY, PAGE 4 that we often pull ourselves out of darkness. Two years ago, she wanted to lose weight. Soon experience the pain he felt when he lost Greg. moving of saint’s remains from Artists dedicate performances to those they've after, she couldn't stop. It can be a life-changing moment that can only loved and lost. But you don't have to be famous By the time doctors diagnosed her with be appreciated by its absence. Montreal to St. Anne’s Basilica to honor those who have inspired you. You just anorexia nervosa, Bailey was 30 pounds under- And for some, that might be motivation FULL STORY, PAGE 3 YOUNG CATHOLIC VOICE: Rachel Daly reflects on college life... p.12 have to have desire. weight, losing her hair and paralyzed in her right enough.