1-26-2011 Full Issue

16 Back pew NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 65, Number 35 JAN. 26, 2011 INSIDE THIS ISSUE 37TH ANNUAL EVENT IN PLATTSBURGH How the Church faces NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY claims of Marian apparitions l PAGE 8 MARCHING Religious leaders address NYC’s high rate of abortion l PAGE 10 CATHOLIC FOR LIFE JAN. 26, 2011 Pro-lifers brave snow and frigid temperatures in walk from Newman Center to St. John’s Church to mark the 38th ‘Jesus was a refugee’ HAITI: ONE anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Jesus was a tion, often in dramatic condi- was a refugee," he said. gration of Christians through refugee - a fact that should tions," the pope said Jan. 16. Throughout the centuries, the ages has increased the YEAR LATER be remembered as societies From its very beginnings, the he said, Christian popula- church's missionary dy- deal with modern issues of church has taken an interest tions have at times suffered namism and ensured that the Challenges of emigration and immigration, in these situations, he said. the necessity to leave their witness of faith reaches new Pope Benedict XVI said. "The parents of Jesus had homelands, impoverishing frontiers. rebuilding "Migration today some- to flee their own land and the countries where they and The pope made the re- times is voluntary and at take refuge in Egypt, in order their ancestors had lived. marks at the Vatican on the other times, unfortunately, is to save the life of their child: On the other hand, the World Day for Migrants and forced by wars or persecu- the Messiah, the son of God, pope said, the voluntary mi- Refugees.

Plattsburgh ON THE MARCH FOR LIFE

Olaf and Christina Carlson, parishioners at St. Agnes Church in Lake Placid traveled to parishes to Plattsburgh to participate in the March for Life with their three young children, Grace, age 5; Alida, 3; and Jesse, 1. see changes

Parishioners in the four churches in Plattsburgh heard a statement from Msgr. Dennis Duprey, Father Timo- thy Canaan, Father Garvin Demarais and Father William CNS PHOTO/PETER FINNEY, Reamer, outlining the PHOTOS BY COLLEEN MINER changes they should expect CLARION HERALD Angelo and Suzanne Pietropaoli, parishioners of Notre Dame Church in Malone and diocesan directors of Natural Family Planning, in June. A Haitian boy and others drop walk into St. John’s Church for the program. Among the announcements money into the collection box dur- was that St. Mary's of the ing a Mass celebrated Jan. 12 in Lake Church in Cumberland Port-au-Prince to mark the first an- Head will be named an ora- niversary of the massive earth- tory with parishioners join- quake that devastated the country. ing St. John's Parish. The Mass was celebrated outside Also, the pastor of Our Lady of Victory Will also be what was the Cathedral of Our Lady hospital chaplain for CVPH. of the Assumption before it was de- stroyed by the 2010 quake. The FULL STORY, PAGE 5 magnitude 7 earthquake claimed 230,000 lives, displaced more than PHOTO BY COLLEEN MINER 1 million people and buried the Among the participants at the 37th annual Plattsburgh March for Life Jan. 16 were Karen Smith, parishioner of St. Peter’s Save the date: economy of the poorest nation in Church and bus captain for the Plattsburgh DC Bus for Life; Jim Akey, parishioner of Holy Name Parish in Ausable Forks and the Western Hemisphere beneath Celebrate Christ grand knight of the 2301 K of C Assembly and Mark Holt, deputy grand knight in Ausable Forks. The marchers gathered at the another layer of intractable debt. St. John’s Choir, under the direction of George Cantin, led the music for the pro-life Newman Center in Plattsburgh and walked to St. John’s Church for a pro-life program. Bishop Terry R. LaValley served as guest Diocesan gathering will feature well- event. The program conclude with a reception at St. John’s. speaker at St. John’s. His presentation has been printed in the North Country Catholic , beginning in the Jan. 19 issue and con- FULL STORY, PAGE 9 Bishop LaValley and Michael Hamilton led the marchers out of the Newman Center. known author Christopher West cluding this week on page 3. More photos on back page. When asked how Michael got to lead the march with the bishop, he said "I give Bishop Bishop LaValley was the guest speaker speaking about The Theology of the LaValley a Diet Mountain Dew every time I see him." for the program at St. John’s Church. His Workshops and wisdom before Advent arrival, pages 4, 11 presentation has appeared in the NCC Body, Sept.16-17 in Massena THE NEW MISSAL: this week and last. 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 15 JAN. 26, 2011 JAN. 26, 2011 NORTH COUNTRY LETTER FROM THE EDITOR CHURCH: A FAMILY OF FAITH The Society For OBITUARIES CATHOLIC Adams – Joan C. (Christy) Naklick, 76; Fu- Norwood – Geraldine M. (Heyer) Lang, Redford – Jean C. (Tormey) Hamel, 82; Box 326 Is it still January? A Happy Way to Live The Propagation Of The Faith neral Jan. 18, 2011 at St. Cecilia’s Church; 82; Funeral Jan. 17, 2011 at Buck Funeral Funeral Jan. 17, 2011 at Church of the As- burial in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery. Home; burial in Visitation Cemetery. sumption; burial in parish cemetery. Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director By Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, SSJ USPS 0039-3400 I really ought to have a better walking the dog to driving the 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 BISHOP TERRY attitude about January than I do. car is a challenge, we have no Director of Evangelization (315) 393-2920; fax (315) 394-7401 Canton – Peter Emerson Bartman, 95; Ogdensburg – James Arthur Maneely, Redford – Margaret D. (Soucy) Latour, 93; R. LAVALLEY After all, two of the most im- choice. [email protected] Memorial Services June 11, 2011 at St. 79; Funeral Services Jan. 20, 2011 at Funeral Services Jan. 18, 2011 at Church President portant people in my world were We’ve all earned our hardy rep- Everyone wants to be happy. Every mother and father wants their child Mary’s Church. Notre Dame Church; burial in Foxwood of the Assumption; burial in Assumption MSGR. ROBERT L. LAWLER born this month – the utations! to be happy. Every family strives to build their life on being happy. God de- Mausoleum. Cemetery. Vice President man who made me his • There’s no question sires that each of His children to be happy. Chazy – Ora E. (Bechard) Matott, 94; Fu- SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ wife and the boy (well, that we have a perfect ex- neral Jan. 17, 2011 at Sacred Heart Ogdensburg – Kenny W. Wood, 59; Fu- Rouses Point - Simonne Denise now the man) who made cuse to hibernate every so The Gospel reading this Sunday from Matthew’s Gospel is the way to About Secretary-Treasurer happiness called the “Beatitudes”. Church; burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. neral Services Jan. 19, 2011 at Fox & Mur- (Bilodeau) Dessureault, 84; Funeral Serv- MARY LOU KILIAN me a mom.. often with a warm blan- ket, good book and cup of Jesus’ preaching begins with a cry of joy, as good news, that the king- ray Funeral Home; burial in St. James ices Jan. 19, 2011 at St. Patrick’s Church; Editor/ And, in the middle of the month, there’s a holi- hot chocolate. Such sim- Keeseville – Marion V. “Mickey” (Miccio) Cemetery, Madrid. burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. General Manager dom of heaven is near. The teaching of the Beatitudes is most beautiful Pauline Janicot day with my name on it. ple and exquisite luxury... and inspiring but also most challenging. Cahill, 78; Funeral Services Jan. 22, 2011 at St. John’s Church; burial in Immaculate Peru – Ruth Irene “Poochie” (Blaise) Bar- Saranac Lake – Janet Ann (Scanlon) Ten Publish 45 is- (That would be MLK • We are certainly en- The word “beatitude” means or “blessed” or “happy”. Properly the partici- From the Director’s Desk, sues per year: Day!) riched by the beauty of ple form is used only of God and is an invocation or wish e.g. “Blessed be Conception Cemetery. ber, 88; Funeral Services Jan. 21, 2011 at Eyck, 79; Funeral Services Jan. 17, 2011 at But, alas, when the our part of the world. Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, the Hamilton Funeral Home; burial in St. St. Bernard’s Church; burial in St. Weekly except God….” days of frozen bathroom The seasons may not be Diocesan Mission Director Lowville – Pauline Agnes (Detlefsen) An- John’s Cemetery. Bernard’s Cemetery. issue after The adjective is used only of human beings and recognizes an existing Christmas, one pipes and an “un- Mary Lou as balanced as we’d like, derson, 94; Funeral Services Jan. 21, 2011 week in April startable” car start to Kilian but there are definitely state of happiness, represents an approving proclamation of fact e.g. a form Continuing with our endeavors to at St. Peter’s Catholic Church; burial in Peru – Jane T. (Moynihan) Kelley, 88; Fu- Watertown – Sharon L. (Jones) Galluccio, and every multiply, this winter four of them. Each has its of “congratulations”, as if in living the beatitudes, one has come upon the answer some frequently asked questions about the Pontifical Mission Lowville Rural Cemetery. neral Services Jan. 17, 2011 at St. Augus- 64; Funeral Services Jan. 15, 2011 at St. other week in July and Au- wimp gets downright own magnificence – even deep secrets of how to live a human life. tine’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. Anthony’s Church; burial in Glenwood cranky. winter! Societies, this week I would like to gust by the The most fully alive and happy are “the poor in spirit, those who mourn, Lowville – Theresa M. Brockert, 31; Fu- Cemetery. Diocese of Ogdensburg. In the house of my growing up, • And skiers and snowmobilers cover the topic of Pauline Jaricot. etc.” The first line of the beatitude is congratulations and the second line is Both the questions and responses neral Services Jan. 21, 2011 at Iseneker Peru – Joseph J. Martineau, 58; Funeral 622 Washington Street, Og- cold weather complaints were - and hockey fans - don’t need reason for the congratulations: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is densburg, N.Y. 13669. mostly ignored. any convincing from me! in this column are part of a number Funeral Home; burial in West Lowville Services Jan. 17, 2011 at the Hamilton Watertown – Bradley M. Short, 29; Fu- Winter was a time for skiing, Most importantly, though, Jan- the kingdom of God.” of Frequently Asked Questions that Rural Cemetery. Funeral Home; burial in the Peasleeville neral Services Jan. 22, 2011 at St. Patrick’s Editorial Office: basketball games and plenty of uary offers peace and quiet and The way to being a happy family, especially, a family of faith is to learn are found the Pontifical Mission So- Cemetery. Church. 622 Washington Street, comfort food from mom. time. how to live the way of the Beatitudes as Jesus laid it out for the disciples ciety webpage: www.onefamilyin- Massena – Josephine Marie (Germano) Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. “Put on your snowpants, go out With the Christmas season be- and for the Church. mission.org/faqs.html Austin, 85; Funeral Services Jan. 22, 2011 Plattsburgh – Pauline M. (Gamache) West Chazy – Adrienne P. (Bechard) Pauline Janicot Telephone: and play,” we’d hear. “And have hind us and the warmth of Spring The Beatitudes are the way to holiness. Holiness has nothing to do with at St. Mary’s Church; burial in Calvary Dupee, 83; Funeral Services Jan. 17, 2011 Gonyo, 95; Funeral Services Jan. 22, 2011 (315) 608-7556 fun!” before us, we can truly embrace race, color, creed, culture. But it has everything to do with the way we live Who was Pauline Jaricot? Cemetery. at St. John’s Church; burial in Whispering at St. Joseph’s Church; burial in parish My parents reminded us that the blessings of ordinary time, in as a Christian, as a member of our family, as a member of our parish family. The Society for the Propagation of the Faith was founded Maples Memorial Garden. cemetery. E-mail: we lived in the best place in the our church and in our homes. in Lyons, France, in 1822 by a young French laywoman, Massena – Lucille M. (Borey) Dunn, 81; world and winter was just part of Without the distractions of the How do we live a holy life? news@northcountry How do we become a saint? Pauline Jaricot. Inspired by stories she heard about mission- Funeral Services Jan. 17, 2011 at St. catholic.org the deal. holidays, we have homebound ary work in China, she felt called by the Lord to help the When the temperatures drop to hours to build our relationships Are we willing to participate in poverty, mourning injustice, being hum- Mary’s Catholic Church; burial in Calvary Catholic Church's worldwide missionary work. Cemetery. Entered at the 20 below, though, that deal with God and with our loved ble? Pauline herself never traveled to the Missions, which, dur- Post Office: seems a little raw! ones. Do we hunger and thirst for justice’ sake? ing her lifetime, consisted of the Missions in China - and Ogdensburg, NY Still, it’s not hard to count the That’s a pretty good January Are we ready to forgive and to offer mercy to those who have injured us young dioceses in the United States. Pauline gathered Massena – Richard L. Langevin, 60; Fu- 13669 as blessings that come from winter resolution for all of us... although in some way? friends and workers in a family silk mill into "circles of ten," neral Services Jan. 19, 2011 at Church of Periodical Postage. life in the North Country: I can’t guarantee that my own How do we seek integrity while enduring persecution for the sake of asking each person to pray daily for the Missions and sacri- the Sacred Heart; burial in Calvary Ceme- • We definitely learn to conversations with God won’t in- tery. promoting the “the uprightness” that the Law and the Prophets and the fice a penny-a-week (at that time, quite a large sacrifice!). Subscription: toughen up! If everything from clude a prayer or two for a thaw! From this idea emerged the Propagation of the Faith. For one year: Gospel describe? Today the General Fund of the Propagation of the Faith, Mooers – Edith D. Melloh, 88; Funeral In-Diocese Rate: $25 Jesus’ preaching of the Beatitudes prepares us for the fullness of living in which gathers gifts from Catholics all over the world - a Services Jan. 15, 2011 at the Ross Funeral Outside of Diocese Rate: $28 the Kingdom of God. Living the Beatitudes is a process of being trans- concept that originated with Pauline Jaricot and her desire Home. Canadian Rate: US Funds $45 formed and what it means to be fully the person God created us to be. to help all the world's missions - is the basic means of sup- The Beatitudes describe what a fully human being looks like, what a port for the Catholic Church's worldwide Missions. Matters for publication should Has a "cause for sainthood" been established for Pauline be family of faith looks like, what the Church: A Family of Faith looks like. We are not there yet. But we are on the way, the way of being a family Jarioct? addressed to In 1962, 100 years after her death, Pope John XXIII signed Box 326 of faith that is “blessed” and “happy” because we are poor in spirit, meek the decree that proclaimed the virtues of Pauline Marie Jari- Ogdensburg, NY 13669 and humble, ready to suffer for justice, peace and harmony in a world cot declaring her “venerable.” and should be received by whose culture speaks of a culture of death rather than a culture of life. Pope John wrote: “It was she who thought of the Society, Thursday prior to Living the Beatitudes is living the many paradoxes of life. who conceived it, and made it an organized reality.” publication. In what ways do the beatitudes call you to think in terms of gospel Paper is printed each paradoxes—strength in weakness, wisdom in foolishness, victory in fail- Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” Monday; ure, life in death? when writing or changing your Will. dateline is Wednesday. When have I experienced these paradoxes in my life? Member, Catholic Press How may you reach out to others to help them to walk through their www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice Association. pain and come to befriend your own? POSTMASTER: “Rejoice and be glad; your reward will be great in heaven” (Matthew Send address changes to 5:12). North Country Catholic, PO Box 326 Ogdensburg, NY 13669-0326 14 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 JAN. 26, 2011 JAN. 26, 2011 CLINTON [email protected] OR Camey Date: Feb. 13 McGurk Phone: 315-405-4511 Email: Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon; Take-outs FOLLOW ME SUNDAY BREAKFAST [email protected] available Place: Visitation Parish Center Mooers Forks – St. Ann’s Church is hold- LIFERIGHT MEETING Cost: Adults, $6; Children under 12, $4; ing Sunday Breakfasts. ‘Be a herald of the culture of life’ Watertown - Liferight of Watertown will Under 5, Free; Family, $16 Dates: Feb. 13; March 13; April 10 hold its monthly meetings on the third Time: 8 a.m. to Noon Editor’s note: This article concludes Bishop Church teaching, but, most importantly, its moti- Wednesday of the Month. Place: St. Ann’s Center COLTON WINTERFEST Terry R. LaValley’s two-part reflection on building vation, the reasons behind the teaching. Time: 4 p.m. Colton – A Pancake Breakfast, sponsored Cost: Adults, $7; Children 5-12, $4; a culture of life, written to mark the 38th an- Years ago, in 1995, Pope John Paul II, in Evan- Place: 312 Sherman St. by St. Patrick’s & St. Paul’s Altar Rosary under 5, Free niversary of the Roe vs Wade decision legalizing gelium Vitae, wrote: Every individual, precisely Features: Liferight is a pro-life educa- Society, ill be held during Colton’s annual abortion in the United States. by reason of the mystery of the Word of God who --- was made flesh, is entrusted to the maternal care LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE SERIES tional organization. The office has Winterfest videos, books and educational materials Date: Jan. 30 What else can we do to build a culture of life? of the Church. Therefore, every threat to human Plattsburgh - St. Peter’s Parish is pre- which may be borrowed. Topics Time: 8 a.m. to Noon Continue what you have been doing so faithfully dignity and life must necessarily be felt in the senting the Little Rock Scripture Series - encourage people to write to our legislators, Church’s very heart; it cannot but affect her at covered: infanticide, assisted suicide, eu- Place: Colton Pierrepont Central School this Lent with “Praying the Scriptures”. sign up online with the New York State Catholic the core of her faith in the Redemptive Incarna- thanasia and chastity. Cost: Adults, $5; children under 12, $3; Date: Beginning March 8, continuing Advocacy Network. tion of the Son of God… Contact: Phone 315-788-8480; website: under 5, Free every Tuesday through April 19 If you’re able, participate in the annual March The end result of this is tragic: not only is the The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. www.liferight.org Times: 1 p.m. and t 7:05 p.m. for Life in Washington. Consider participating in fact of the destruction of so many human lives Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: K OF C BREAKFAST peaceful prayer vigils where abortions are being still to be born or in their final stage extremely Place: Chapel North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, LEWIS Ogdensburg – The Ogdensburg Knights performed. Be faithful. grave and disturbing, but no less grave and dis- Features: .” This study explores the al- Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 315-394-0670; of Columbus will be having a breakfast turbing is the fact that conscience itself, dark- ways relevant ways God has transformed e-mail [email protected]. MARDI GRAS DINNER buffet; Eat in or take-outs available. Not any one person can do everything and be ened as it were by such widespread conditioning, history and invites participation through is finding it increasingly difficult to distinguish Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. Constableville – St. Mary’s Church is Date: Jan. 30 praise, thanksgiving, and the many other involved in all Pro-Life activities. However, every between good and evil in what concerns the holding its 6th Annual Mardi Gras Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon ways Scripture teaches prayer. You do basic value of human life. (3) Adult faith forma- Date: Jan. 29 Spaghetti Dinner. Cost: Adults, $6; Children 5-10, $3; person should be contributing in some manner. The not have to have completed any previ- 40 DAYS FOR LIFE IN 2011 tion helps us to form correct consciences. Time: Doors open at Noon for Registra- Date: March 8 under 5, Free ous study; each study stands on its own. Plattsburgh – Please mark your calen- Pro-Life ministry is working on many, many fronts Our prophetic responsibility of forming the tion, competition starts at 1 p.m. Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 culture has been hijacked. Instead, we are Cost: A donation of $10 is welcomed to dars for Spring 2011 40 days for life! Ash Place: Holy Family School Place: Church Hall ST. JAMES GALA because the mission is not an easy one today. clearly being conditioned, “formed” if you will, help with the cost of the materials. Wednesday, March 9 to Palm Sunday, Features: The Knights of Columbus Free Cost: $7; under 5, Free; Take-outs avail- Gouverneur – St. James Parish is plan- by today’s societal “values.” In his book, Credo Registration: Call the Parish Office 563- April 17. Not any one person can do everything and be Throw Championship is sponsored annu- able for $7.50 ning its annual Gala. for Today (2009), Pope Benedict provides an in- 1692 or filling out a registration form in involved in all Pro-Life activities. However, every sight as to why this hijacking is taking place. ally with the winners progressing Features:This dinner is sponsored by St. Date: Feb. 12 the Atrium, by March 1. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION person should be contributing in some manner. Our culture today insists: “It’s all about me!” Plattsburgh - Eucharistic Adoration is through local, district, state or province Mary’s Parish Council. Your Chef for the Features: Tickets available at the school, The Pro-Life ministry is working on many, The Pope tells us: We all necessarily find our- many fronts because the mission is not an easy PHOTO BY COLLEEN MINER ABOUT CHRISTIAN FAITH held throughout the year every Wednes- competitions. Inter-National champions evening will be Joe Scheve (of Marino’s). 287-0130. Bishop LaValley and Michael Hamilton an eighth grader and parishioner selves, time and again, construing and seeing are announced by the K of C interna- one today. Ellenburg Center– Our Lady of the day, Thursday, and Friday. of St. Alexander's in Morrisonville, led the 37th Annual Plattsburgh other things and people solely in relation to our Place: St John's Adoration Chapel, tional headquarters based on scores SPAGHETTI DINNER NOVENA FOR MILITARY For instance, back in 1998, our nation’s bish- own selves, regarding them as satellites, as it Adirondacks House of Prayer will be ops wrote that bringing a respect for human dig- March for Life Jan. 16. Bishop LaValley served as guest speaker for the Time from the state-level competitions. All Lowville – St. Peter’s Rosary-Altar Soci- Ogdensburg - Notre Dame Church is were, revolving around the hub of our own self. having a 10-week practical introduction : 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. nity to practical politics can be a daunting task. event. His presentation has been featured in the North Country Catholic, contestants on the local level are recog- ety will serve a spaghetti dinner. holding a weekly novena for the safety Becoming a Christian is something quite simple to the Christian faith beginning with Theme: My dear ones, the visit to the There is such a wide spectrum of issues involv- beginning in the Jan. 19 issue and concluding on this page. Blessed Sacrament is an extremely nec- nized for their participation in the event. Date: Feb. 3 of U.s. military personnel and yet completely revolutionary. It is just this: Who is Jesus? ing the protection of human life and the promo- as abortion, contraception, capital punishment, achieving the Copernican revolution and no Participants are required to furnish proof Time: 5 p.m.; Take-outs will be available Date: Tuesday evenings Date: Mondays, Beginning Feb. 7 and essary way to conquer the devil. There- tion of human dignity. euthanasia, stem cell research, cloning, among longer seeing ourselves as the center of the uni- of age and written parental consent. at 4:30 Time : 6:30 p.m. Good people frequently disagree on which other current life issues because life matters. ending April 4 fore, go often to visit Jesus and the devil verse, around which everyone else must turn, be- Contact: For entry forms or additional Place: The Church Hall Place: Notre Dame Church problems to address, which policies to adopt and Why Catholic? sessions in our parishes were Time: 6 p.m. to 8:30 will not come out victorious against you” cause instead of that we have begun to accept information contact: Nicholas J. Haas, Cost: $7; Children 5-10, $3.5; children how best to apply them. But for citizens and another excellent opportunity for our parish- Features: Started as an outreach from (St. John Bosco). Pray for vocations! quite seriously that we are one of many among (518)483-1628. under 5, Free elected officials alike, the basic principle is sim- ioners to learn about the essential teachings of God’s creatures, all of whom turn around God as Holy Trinity Church in Brompton, Eng- Contact: 518-561-5083 or email us at HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS Ogdensburg - St. Mary’s Cathedral is ple: We must begin with a commitment never to our faith using the Catechism of the Catholic their center. land, it has spread worldwide as a tool to [email protected] intentionally kill, or collude in the killing, of any Church as the source book. JEFFERSON holding a monthly Holy Hour for Voca- Being Christian means having love; it means reach all people for Christ by presenting FRANKLIN DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE innocent human life, no matter how broken, un- Perhaps, too often we have lacked the courage Turin/Houseville – St. Hedwig’s Church tions. achieving the Copernican revolution in our exis- the basic beliefs of Christianity in a non- formed, disabled or desperate that life may to live and proclaim our faith. Why? We don’t SILENT AUCTION plans to host a Divine Mercy Conference. Date: Thursday before the First Friday tence, by which we cease to make ourselves the threatening fellowship setting. A week- “B.I.N.G.O SPELLS MURDER” seem. In other words, the choice of certain ways know it. We are not educated in the truths of our center of the universe, with everyone else revolv- Fort Drum – The Officer’s Spouse Club Date: Feb. 6 Time: 8 p.m. to 9 of acting is always and radically incompatible faith. We either don’t know it or we have an in- end retreat is included in these dates. A Brushton – St. Mary’s Catholic Church ing around us. Who among us would not have to will be holding a dinner and silent auc- Time: 3 p.m. Place: Deacon Winter Chapel with the love of God and the dignity of the complete understanding of why the Catholic video presentation and small group presents an interactive dinner theater admit that he is more or less living in the pre- tion. Features: Vespers, Exposition of the Features: Nocturnal Adoration of the human person created in His image. Direct abor- Church teaches what it does. sharing follow dinner. presented by North Franklin Theater Copernican illusion and looking at other people, Group. Date: Feb. 11 Most Blessed Sacrament, Silent Adora- Blessed Sacrament continues through tion is never, never a morally tolerable option (US For many of the faithful, our education in the seeing them as real only in their relationship to Contact: RSVP to 518-594-3253 by Jan- Bishops, Living the Gospel of Life, 1998, n.21). faith ended on the day of our Confirmation. So, Date: Jan. 28 Time: 6 p.m. tion, Divine Mercy Chaplet (to song), the night, concluding with Benediction our own selves? (pp 11-12) uary 22 so that books can be ordered. We need to reawaken the spiritual energy that when, as adults, we are questioned about our Place: The Commons on Fort Drum Benediction, talk on Divine Mercy by the at 7 a.m. Friday. My sisters and brothers, every day a new op- Cost is $10 for book. Bring your Bible. Time: 6 p.m. seems to have lain dormant over the last genera- faith, we are silent because the answers we Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center Cost: $20 per person Marian Fathers. Featured Speaker is Br. portunity presents itself to witness to the faith tion or two. We Catholics need to make a life- learned in grade school seem inadequate or we and to be a herald of a Culture of Life. Cost: Attire: Semi Formal Chris Alar, MIC. Coffee Hour will follow. FRIDAY FISH FRY PRAYER VIGIL $25 per person; Pre-paid reserva- long commitment to religious education and are silent because we just don’t know the answer. Every day we can be instruments of a revolu- Features: This event is open to the pub- Contact: For more information contact Ogdensburg - Fish Fry Buffet will be formation. It is no secret that so many Catholics Our Catholic Church must be more than some- Plattsburgh – A prayer vigil will held the tions only. Call 529-7713 (limited seat- tion - conversion - where we recommit ourselves lic. There will be a choice of three differ- Mary Ann Lepkowski at 315-348-6260 held every Friday sponsored by Knights of the last couple of generations are ignorant of thing we just attend on the weekend. It must in- first Sunday of the winter months. ing, call early). No refunds 72 hours prior to again making God the center of our lives, not ent meals. All proceeds will be given to or see www.thedivinemercy.org. of Columbus Council 258. the Catholic faith, of the very basics. form my behavior once I leave the sacred walls Place: St. Peter’s Chapel to show ourselves. The heart of our society is gravely local military groups in the form of Wel- Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 Parents, adults must first look to our own faith on Sunday. wounded. The heartbeats of millions of unborn Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. fare Grants and to military family mem- ST. LAWRENCE Place: Knights of Columbus Hall; Eat in formation in order to better prepare our young For instance, with the great advances in med- babies have been extinguished in the guise of Features: Helper's of Gods Precious In- FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP people with their own faith. It is our sacred re- ical technology, comes the responsibility to bers for Education Scholarships, both or take out, deliveries are available only freedom of choice. fants prayer vigil will be held. We may Malone – All boys and girls ages 10 to sponsibility. apply Church teaching to the proper use of this awarded in May. K OF C BRUNCH to the Towers. The heartbeats of future babies depend on not be able to save their lives, but can 14 are invited to participate in the local We began an adult education series in a couple technology. Because we can do something does- competition for the 2010-2011 Knights Contact: Please RSVP by Feb. 7th to Norfolk – The Knights of Columbus will Cost:Adults, $9; Children 5-10, $6; such a personal commitment and ongoing con- we not plead on their behalf? of my previous parishes entitled: LIFE MATTERS. n’t mean we ought to. version. of Columbus Free Throw Championship. Amanda Chadwick Email: Stevean- be sponsoring a brunch. under 5, Free I presented Church teaching on life issues such And, again, I must not only seek to learn It’s time for such a revolution! 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 13 JAN. 26, 2011 JAN. 26, 2011 February workshop begins yearlong preparation for Advent implementation AT THE MOVIES Workshop to aid in preparation for Missal THE GREEN HORNET The Diocese of Ogdens- people out of the desert to- from the USCCB, words from out the year so that we may By Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, SSJ burg has begun its plan of wards the unfolding mystery Pope Benedict XVI, a question be a more fruitful Church: A central figure in a long-run- his secretary, Lenore Director of Evangelization catechesis under the direc- of His Son’s death and resur- to ponder, and parish evan- Family of Faith. By Kurt Jensen ning franchise that began as (Cameron Diaz), and bully- tion of the Department of rection. gelization strategies. Catholic News Service a Golden Age radio drama in ing subordinates at the Los In December 2009, the Worship and its Committee This story is revealed in The purpose of this sup- the 1930s and went on to Angeles newspaper he in- United States Bishops ap- and in collaboration with the the context of the celebration plemental resource is for Workshop schedule: Comedy gone rancid is so include movie serials, a herited from his father, he's proved a pastoral plan to Departments of Education, of liturgy where the people parishes and small faith Lewis Deanery painful to watch, especially 1960s television show (with spouting demeaning and guide their work for a num- Christian Formation, and Of- gather together to hear the sharing groups to deepen Feb. 20, St. Peter’s Church when the audience is asked Bruce Lee as Kato) and a immature comments at ber of years. fice of Evangelization. Word of God proclaimed and their faith in their under- Hall, Lowville, 1 p.m. to 3 to believe that the hero of flurry of comic books issued sidekick Kato (Jay Chou). The theme of their plan is Implementing the plan re- to be united as the Body of standing and appreciation of Jefferson Deanery the piece is a lovable, good- across the decades. Stereotyped Kato, an ex- “Deepen Faith. Nurture Hope. quires the whole parish com- Christ as they eat and drink the Liturgy, to nurture litur- Feb. 20, SSJ Motherhouse, hearted guy when, in fact, By day, the Green Hornet pert kung fu fighter, goes Celebrate Life.” munity to learn, to of His Body and Blood. “We gical practices that will lead Watertown, 6 p.m. to 8 he's an incompetent and is respectable newspaper from making incredible cap- One of the goals is to pre- understand, to reflect, and to remember, we celebrate, we to fuller liturgical participa- St. Lawrence Deanery amoral dimwit. publisher Britt Reid; by puccino to inventing all pare for the implementation pray together for this period believe.” tion, and celebrate the Feb. 21, Trinity Catholic Such is the potty-mouthed night, he's a disguised vigi- manner of high-tech crime- of the Roman Missal. The of time. The workshop will focus Liturgy with renewed pur- School, Massena, 7 p.m. to 9 botch that is "The Green lante crimefighter who fighting gear. implementation of the third The Office of Evangeliza- on building a Church Com- pose. Hornet" (Columbia), an up- works outside the law. The standout among CNS PHOTO/SONY edition of the Roman Missal tion is facilitating its first re- munity of faith and on the Being a part of the Church Franklin Deanery date of the familiar story of The police think he's a these is a 1965 Chrysler Im- Jay Chou and Seth Rogen star in a scene from the movie "The Green Hornet." will take place the First Sun- Feb. 22, Holy Family mote preparation for the Gospel of Matthew, whose Community is essential if the the masked crimefighter criminal, but in reality the perial rendered bulletproof gangster attempting to take one scene of implied pre- day of Advent. Roman Missal with the Work- community of believers be- renewal of the Liturgy is to School, Malone, 7 p.m. to 9 with his Asian sidekick Kato Green Hornet pits bad guys and brandishing every ex- Every diocese across the over the city's drug trade -- marital sex, occasional pro- shop called “Being A Part of A comes the foundation of be accomplished. Our active Clinton Deanery and tricked-up car nick- against one another, leading plosive weapon short of an is played for laughs, and fanity and pervasive crude United States is creating its Feb. 23,St. Peter’s Emmaus Church: A Family of Faith” in what it means to be Church: participation in the Liturgy is named Black Beauty. to their mutual destruction. atomic bomb. corrupt district attorney and crass language. The own year plan to guide the Hall, Plattsburgh; 1 p.m. to 3 each of the deaneries Feb. A Family of Faith. more than exterior; it is inte- Director Michel Gondry -- This setup requires a But when unsuspecting Scanlon (David Harbour) Catholic News Service clas- parishes and parishioners to 20-26. To be a family of faith At the workshop, a supple- rior as well. AND 7 p.m. to 9. working from a script by straightforward presenta- police give chase and Black prepare them for the equally so. sification is L -- limited is to come together to under- mental resource from the De- It flows into our everyday Adirondack Deanery Seth Rogen, who stars, and tion with great finesse from Beauty leaves them wrecked By the time the film de- adult audience, films whose changes. stand more deeply our rea- partment of Worship will be life to witness the Gospel Feb. 4, Holy Ghost Parish Evan Goldberg - melds un- both script and actor. Both all over the highways, the This year of planning is an scends to a lengthy road problematic content many son for being a worshipping handed out to all the that we have heard and cele- Center, Tupper Lake, 6 p.m. likable characters, occa- incarnations of the charac- result is cynical nihilism, chase that ends in the news- adults would find troubling. opportunity to examine and community, to be Church. parishes for their parish brated together. to 8 sional racist outbursts and a ter should have a certain rather than the kind of care- to renew our celebration and paper pressroom (print is The Motion Picture Associ- This is an opportunity to members and small faith Let us come together as a numbing procession of car suave appeal. free fender-benders that still king in this movie!), it's ation of America rating is understanding of the Eu- reflect on the Lenten Sunday communities to assist them diocese to deepen, nurture, Essex Deanery crashes into a fetid stew. Instead, Rogen plays both might evoke, say, "Smokey Feb. 26, Patrick’s Parish an insensate mess. PG-13 -- parents strongly charistic Liturgy which is the readings that tell the story of to reflect on each of the Sun- and celebrate our Christian The problem goes back to as an overprivileged, vulgar- and the Bandit." Center, Port Henry; 10 a.m. to The film contains much cautioned. Some material source and summit of our God’s plan of salvation from day readings, meaning of the life at the workshops and re- the original conception of tongued doofus. Even the villain Chudnof- Christian life. noon. gun and martial-arts vio- may be inappropriate for the time of Moses leading his changes in the Roman Missal treats being offered through- the titular character, the When he's not leering at sky (Christoph Waltz) -- a lence, a vigilantism theme, children under 13. CHARITABLE GIVING FROM THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Exorcisms still pique Hollywood's imagination

For the past 30 years, peo- By Carol Glatz ple have claimed to see ap- unprecedented challenge’ Catholic News Service paritions of Mary at Medjugorje. lenge is peace, stability and, and how they should be re- hopefully, finding someone built because, Hackett said, VATICAN CITY (CNS) - - When the Such an extended dura- By Peter Finney Jr. bishop of Green Bay, Wis., tion of alleged apparitions Catholic News Service with a leadership vision that that provides a true partner- recently recognized a series in one place is no longer is going to benefit the coun- ship. of Marian apparitions from "something that generates PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (CNS) -- During try." As for the rubble, CRS is 1859, it marked the first suspicion," he said. That's the past 40 years - from his That leadership piece is es- providing hand-cranked time apparitions in the because there are similar first engagement as a Peace pecially fraught with uncer- crushing machines that can United States received offi- precedents such as the ap- Corps volunteer to his three tainty, given the disputed pulverize concrete and turn cial approval. paritions of Our Lady of decades spanning the globe results of the Nov. 28 presi- it into reuseablefoundation Laus, which lasted 54 years with Catholic Relief Services dential election in which a material. CRS will buy back and received formal church - Ken Hackett has witnessed governing-party candidate, the material from the fami- How the church recognition in 2008. and responded to human Jude Celestin, appeared to lies, and the families can sell faces claims of The church approaches misery. have made the runoff elec- rebar retrieved from the con- each claim "with the maxi- At 63, Hackett, who will re- tion despite low popular crete on the secondary mar- Marian apparitions mum prudence, investiga- tire as CRS president by the support. ket. tive rigor and an invitation end of this year, laughs a lot Supporters of the popular "People can use that mate- That's quite an achieve- to live out the Gospel rather and tells captivating stories. third-place candidate, carni- rial as the foundation on ment considering that more than follow the apparitions," As a straight-shooting realist, val singer Michel "Sweet their new homes," Hackett than 1,500 visions of Mary he said. he has dedicated his life to Micky" Martelly, cried foul said. have been reported around In fact, the church never the calculus of pain and suf- because he was eliminated "We provide the basic the world, but in the past requires the faithful to be- fering. from the runoff. Former first frame of the home. It's not century only nine cases lieve in the Marian appari- But he has never seen any- lady Mirlande Manigat fin- big, but it's a wooden frame. have received official tions, not even those thing like this. ished first. A report on the We provide the design and church approval as being recognized by the church, As Haiti marked the first election by the Organization the roofing, but they have to "worthy of belief," said an he said. anniversary Jan. 12 of the of American States alleges do the work. Then they can expert in Marian appari- But "by believing in the magnitude 7 earthquake that widespread fraud. add anything they want to tions. resurrection of Christ, one claimed 230,000 lives, dis- "You had a government the home. So, they have to The church has made very can believe in the apparition placed more than 1 million prior to the earthquake that participate in the rubble re- few judgments on appari- was reasonably dysfunc- moval," he said. CNS PHOTO/SAM LUCERO of Mary" in which Mary is people and buried the econ- tion claims. "It's not always tional, inept and somewhat Hackett said it is important Rosaries and a poster showing an image of Adele Brise hang from a wall in the crypt at Our Lady of Good Help Shrine in Champion, actually present in her body omy of the poorest nation in possible to ascertain if they and can be seen on earth, he the Western Hemisphere be- corrupt -- not pervasively, for CRS to work with families are true or false because the Wis., in December. Green Bay Bishop David Ricken announced that Mary's appearances to Brise on the shrine's site in 1859 were but there were elements of rather than, for example, worthy of belief. Very few reported Marian apparitions are given that distinction by the church. said. neath another layer of in- phenomenon is much big- The Catholic Church af- tractable debt, Hackett said it," Hackett said. "Then you bringing in bulldozers and ger than us," said Marianist the apparitions of Our Lady worthy of belief; he can say trine of the Faith to inter- firms that Mary was as- the enormity of the rebuild- had the earthquake and, building tract housing. Father Salvatore Perrella, as- of Laus in France, he said. it is not true, which leaves vene. sumed, body and soul, into ing task dwarfs anything in sadly, a number of govern- "This is intentional on our sistant dean at the Pontifical The process is lengthy be- open the possibility for an The congregation estab- heaven and that she, like his experience. ment workers died. That had part," Hackett said. "We made Theological Faculty Mari- cause visionaries and wit- appeal; or he can say that at lished an international com- Christ, defeated death and "In terms of challenge, this to do with the fact that the the decision that we're not anum and a theologian who nesses must be questioned the moment he doesn't mission in 2010 to triumphs in heavenly glory rivals anything that I've seen earthquake hit just before 5 going to make all the deci- also serves as an expert for and "the fruits of the appari- know and needs more help. investigate the claims of six with the totality of her in 40 years and probably su- p.m. and they were still in sions for the Haitians. We the Congregation for the tions, such as conversions, In the last scenario, the in- young people who said being. For that reason, Fa- persedes it," Hackett said be- their offices." could have brought in big, Doctrine of the Faith. miracles and healings" must vestigation is brought to the Mary appeared to them ther Perrella said, Mary can fore an anniversary Mass Governmental red tape has giant concrete removal The enormous job of de- be examined, he said. country's bishops' confer- daily beginning in 1981. appear in bodily form while celebrated Jan. 12 by Cardi- affected the CRS rebuilding equipment and bulldozed termining the veracity of an The local bishop sets up a ence, Father Perrella said. If The apparitions appar- the saints or other deceased nal Robert Sarah, president plan. Six days after the earth- and then rebuilt. But we said, apparition falls to the local commission of experts, in- the body of bishops cannot ently are continuing and can't. of the Pontifical Council Cor quake, the agency received a 'No, they've got to be in- bishop, said Father Perrella. cluding theologians, canon- come to a conclusion, then thousands of people travel "Mary never comes on her Unum, the Vatican's humani- contract from the U.S. gov- volved in their own future.' If To help with that task, the ists, psychologists and the matter is turned over to to the small town each own accord; she is 'God's tarian relief agency, outside ernment to rebuild homes. It they're not, they're going to Vatican's doctrinal congre- doctors, to help him. the pope who delegates the month to meet the alleged ambassador'" charged with a the ruins of Port-au-Prince's has completed about 1,300 sit and wait for somebody to gation established a set of According to the norms, doctrinal congregation to seers and to pray. specific message for a spe- national cathedral. "This is small, sturdy homes thus far, do it." norms in 1978 to guide the the bishop and his commis- step in and either give ad- Father Perrella, who is a cific time and place, he said. really complicated." each capable of housing five Hackett said the Haitian process of discernment and sion "must determine the vice, send a commissioner member of the Vatican com- He said that while the ap- The complexity of solving to six people. CRS wants to earthquake, which devas- the investigation of re- veracity of the facts and the and-or set up a commission mission to study the alleged paritions and messages are Haiti's rebuilding crisis re- complete 8,000 homes by tated a highly populated, ported apparitions and reve- mental, moral and spiritual to investigate. Medjugorje apparitions, told never the same, in general, volves around three major the end of 2011. poverty-stricken urban area, lations. wholesomeness and seri- At every step of the inves- CNS the work is only just Mary appeals for people's challenges, Hackett said. The construction projects was far different than the The process "is never ousness of the visionary tigation, "the person in beginning. conversion and seeks to as- "The biggest challenge is have been especially chal- Asian tsunami in 2004, brief," said Father Perrella. and his or her testimony," charge of everything is the "The pope wants a deci- sure men and women that getting the government to al- lenging because of land title which affected fishing vil- For example, the Green Bay he said. bishop," he said. sive conclusion made," he they are not alone in the locate land in a reasonable issues and the difficulty re- lages along the coasts of In- apparitions received ap- Father Perrella said that The alleged apparitions at said, adding that it will be a world and can depend on location so that property can moving massive amounts of donesia and Sri Lanka but proval 151 years after the when the bishop's investiga- Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herze- very long process. God's loving mercy. be reconstructed," he said. rubble. did not greatly impact any first apparition was re- tion is complete, he can govina are an example of a The case under study "is a Her appearance is not "The second biggest chal- CRS also made the tactical major urban areas. ported, but that's just half come to one of three conclu- situation in which the coun- serious thing" that is "very meant to result in her glori- lenge is basically removing decision to work with fami- That's why solving the of the nearly 300 years it sions: he can determine the try's bishops requested the complex" though not impos- fication, but of God's, he the rubble. lies in rebuilding homes Haitian crisis has been so dif- took the church to approve apparition to be true and Congregation for the Doc- sible to resolve, he said. said. "And the third biggest chal- rather than dictate where ficult. 10 World/nation NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 7 JAN. 26, 2011, JAN. 26, 2011 CATHOLIC Religious leaders call for action on New York WORLD City's high abortion rate tion, and was led by its pres- rate among black and His- AT A GLANCE By Claudia McDonnell ident, Sean Fieler. He said panic women. Rev. Faulkner Catholic News Service that the organization will said, "All New Yorkers need Vatican did not tell bishops to cover up abuse cases, spokesman says spend about $1 million this to know that abortion has be- NEW YORK (CNS) - New York City year to aid pregnant women. come the leading cause of VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A Vatican official downplayed a 1997 Vatican letter to has one statistic in particular death among African-Ameri- Irish bishops about handling cases of clerical sex abuse, saying the letter did that it can't be proud of and That 41 percent of New York cans." not tell bishops to keep the cases secret from the police. Jesuit Father Federico needs to change, according The abortion rate in the Lombardi, the Vatican spokesman, said the letter aimed at ensuring the bishops to local religious leaders: 41 babies are aborted... black community in the city fully followed church law for dealing with accusations in order to avoid a situa- percent of pregnancies in the is downright chilling is 60 percent, he noted. Carrie Ann Ford tion in which an abusive priest could return to ministry on the technicality of city end in abortion, almost "My people, the African- his bishop mishandling the process. The letter, brought to public attention Jan. double the national rate. New York Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan American people, did not ... In the Bronx, the borough endure 300 years of slavery Youth 17 by Ireland's RTE television and published by the Associated Press, was writ- with the highest rate, the fig- Archbishop Dolan, in his and 100 years of Jim Crow ten by Archbishop Luciano Storero, then-nuncio to Ireland. The letter summa- ure is 48 percent -- nearly remarks, stated that the law to face genocide in the conference rized the concerns of the Congregation for Clergy regarding proposed Irish half of all pregnancies. The archdiocese continues its 21st century," he said. norms for dealing with the sex abuse crisis. Archbishop Storero said that ac- statistics were among those commitment to help expec- Expressing alarm at the cording to the congregation, "the situation of 'mandatory reporting' gives rise released in late December by tant mothers. overall abortion rate, he said, is planned to serious reservations of both a moral and a canonical nature." Father Lom- the New York City Depart- "A quarter-century ago," he "We as moral and religious said, "Cardinal John O'Con- MASSENA – A diocesan youth bardi said, "One must note that the letter in no way says that the country's laws ment of Health, which also leaders need to stand to- nor publicly stated, 'Any conference will be held April must not be followed." He told Catholic News Service Jan. 19 that the Vatican reported that 87,273 abor- gether for life." tions were performed in the woman who is pregnant and Diaz noted that in her 2 at Trinity Catholic School. "does not have a universal, specific position on mandatory reporting because five boroughs in 2009. in need can come to the home borough of the Bronx, The keynoter will be led by the laws and situations are so different from country to country." New York Archbishop Tim- church and we will help you,' the abortion rate is 48 per- Carrie Ann Ford of Buffalo. othy M. Dolan was among a a pledge Cardinal (Edward) cent for all pregnancies, 49 The program will also in- Pope John Paul II named patron of World Youth Day group of Catholic, Protestant Egan, and now I, reaffirm." percent among Hispanic clude workshops and a Mass MADRID (CNS) -- The future Blessed Pope John Paul II will be the official spiri- and Jewish religious leaders He listed the ways that the women. She added that with Bishop Terry R. LaValley who gathered at a Jan. 6 church helps: through those statistics "should not presiding. tual patron of World Youth Day 2011, which will be Aug. 16-21 in Madrid. The Ms. Ford, a singer, song- Vatican announced Jan. 14 that Pope Benedict XVI would beatify his predeces- news conference at the Penn Catholic Charities, adoption be tolerated in a civilized so- services, lobbying on behalf writer, presenter and teacher, sor, the pope who founded World Youth Day and presided over many of its Club in Manhattan to focus ciety, not even by those who attention on the city's abor- of pregnant women and the call themselves 'pro-choice.'" has been sharing her mes- largest gatherings around the world. The same day the Vatican announcement tion rate and to call for ef- mothers of infants, support "It is the members of the sage of God’s unfailing love was made, about 200 representatives of bishops' conferences and youth groups forts to reduce it. for alternatives to abortion, minority community -- my with audiences across the were meeting in Madrid to prepare for the August gathering. Cardinal Stanis- "That 41 percent of New health care and "education of community -- that are greatly globe for nearly 20 years. law Rylko, president of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, told the representa- York babies are aborted - a youth for healthy, responsi- impacted and affected by She spent seven years tives in Madrid the news of Pope John Paul's upcoming beatification. Auxiliary percentage even higher in ble, virtuous sexual behav- abortion," she said. She touring the United States, Eu- the Bronx, and among our ior." added that it is "black and rope and East Africa using Bishop Cesar Franco Martinez of Madrid, general coordinator of World Youth drama and music to commu- Day 2011, then announced that the future Blessed Pope John Paul would be African-American babies in Responding to a question, Hispanic women who turn to he summed up the message nicate the power of God in one of the official patrons of the gathering. The other patrons are Sts. Isidore, the womb - is downright abortion as their only chilling," Archbishop Dolan of the church to pregnant choice." She called for her life. Maria de la Cabeza, Teresa of Avila, Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, John of the said. women: "If we can help, let women to be given informa- Originally from the Buffalo Cross, John of Avila, Rose of Lima and Rafael Arnaiz. "The New York community us know. We're here. You're tion that will help them to area, Ms. Ford returned is rightly celebrated for its not alone." make "better and healthier home and began sharing her Faith leaders hold 'service of cleansing, healing' at site of shooting warm welcome to immi- Also among the speakers choices." The ultimate goal, original music, along with TUCSON, Ariz. (CNS) -- Gathering at the site of the Jan. 8 mass shooting outside grants, for its hospitality, were Bishop Nicholas Di- she said, must be "ending the personal testimony and sto- sense of embrace and inclu- Marzio of Brooklyn; the Rev. practice of abortion." ries in as she has led re- a Tucson Safeway, a group of community faith leaders performed "a service of treats, given workshops, cleansing and healing" Jan. 20, sprinkling the area with blessed water "to rev- sion, and gritty sensitivity Michel Faulkner, founding Bishop DiMarzio men- pastor of the New Horizon spoke at conferences and erence and reclaim the space." Tucson Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, one of eight for those in need," he contin- tioned that New York City in ued. "But we are tragically Church and president of the conventions and has been who spoke briefly and offered prayers, noted how faith leaders responded to 1986 introduced sex educa- letting down the tiniest, most Institute for Leadership, both tion in schools "perhaps de- actively involved in parish tragedy in other communities, such as the 9/11 attack, the Columbine High fragile and vulnerable: the in Harlem; Rabbi Chaim void of any moral content" ministries. School shootings and the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in little baby in the womb. ... I Dovid Zwiebel of Agudath Is- and started handing out con- A wife and mother of two, Oklahoma City. When the Tucson faith leaders met to pray together, Bishop Ki- invite all to come together to rael of America; and Leslie doms in schools in 1991. Ms. Ford currently works as canas said, they reflected on how other communities responded in solidarity make abortion rare, a goal Diaz, a spokeswoman for De- That approach "will not an elementary school music even those who work to ex- mocrats for Life, wife of state stop abortions" and may teacher and children’s choir "to offer consolation and healing" and they decided to visit the site of the Tuc- director for her parish. son tragedy together to pray. It was a bright sunny day, an observer noted, very pand the abortion license tell Sen. Ruben Diaz and pastor have increased them, the us they share." with him of the Christian bishop said. Young people The diocesan office of much like the day the gunman struck. The prayer service was unannounced to Community Neighborhood youth ministry will an- the public, to minimize disruption to the shopping center, which was shut The news conference was must be given reasons "not sponsored by the Church in the Bronx. to engage in sex outside of nounce further details about down for several days for the investigation. Chiaroscuro Foundation, a Speakers noted the dispro- marriage," Bishop DiMarzio the youth conference in the private, nonprofit organiza- portionately high abortion said. coming weeks 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC commentary 11 JAN. 26, 2011 JAN. 26, 2011

NYS Catholic health care plan expands Bishop LaValley’s Schedule THE NEW ROMAN MISSAL Fidelis Care to serve St. Law. County Jan. 24-27 – Catholic Leadership In- stitute Workshop in Orlando, FL. Changes to missal capture original meanings ALBANY - Fidelis Care, The New “We want local residents to Bishop LaValley. "Our Dio- local community agencies York State Catholic Health know that Fidelis Care is here cese has a long history of ad- and leaders. Through local Jan. 30 – 9 a.m., Mass at St. Mary’s the people.” Plan, serving more than to stay,” Lane said, “that we vocating on behalf of the events, health fairs, open Church in Canton; 11 a.m., Mass at By James Breig Finn notes that “today, the peo- 675,000 members in 58 care about the lives of local poor and vulnerable, and we houses -- even visiting resi- St. Lawrence University in Canton. Guest columnist ple’s responses can be made more counties across the State, re- children and families, and continue to be keenly aware dents at their homes to help readily available not only in printed cently received approval that we will work tirelessly to of the struggles that are them apply -- Fidelis Care Casual observers of the Roman editions but also on websites, CDs, from the State Comptroller's be an invaluable community unique to residents of the representatives make it as Feb. 1 – 9:45 a.m., Episcopal Council Catholic Church often remark that it iPhones etc.” Office to serve St. Lawrence health care partner." North Country. easy as possible for people Meeting at the Bishop’s Residence in hasn’t changed in 2,000 years. Actu- One Web site already available to County residents through The need in St. Lawrence “Helping to provide access to apply for enrollment. Ogdensburg. ally, just like any living institution, help people become familiar with the Child Health Plus, Family County is considerable: 2008 to quality health care is one Fidelis Care is founded on it is constantly changing. the new translation of the Roman Missal is sponsored by the U.S. Bish- Health Plus and Medicaid figures indicate that more of our main areas of respon- the belief that all New York- Feb. 2 – 5:00 p.m., Mass with Dis- Managed Care programs. than 14,000 of the county's sibility and concern, and we ers should have access to af- ops: www.usccb.org/romanmissal "Fidelis Care looks forward 100,000-plus residents are look forward to continuing fordable, quality health cerners and Vocation Dinner at Notre People will listen more attentively to Average Catholics may not imme- to serving residents of St. uninsured, including more our work with Fidelis Care as insurance. Dame Church in Malone. the various prayers proclaimed by the diately grasp the necessity and ben- Lawrence County," said Pres- than 2,900 children and our partner in reaching those Through the Child Health efits of the changes, Msgr. Irwin ident and CEO Mark L. Lane. teen-agers. In neighboring most in need, " the bishop Plus, Family Health Plus, and priest and these will convey a much admits, but the familiarity that "Working with Bishop LaVal- Franklin, Hamilton, Lewis, said. Medicaid Managed Care pro- Rest in Peace deeper richness, which can be the comes with time should lead people ley and the Diocese of Og- and Herkimer counties, Fi- Local providers such as grams, Fidelis Care members to comfort with and understanding densburg, it is our goal to delis Care is already opera- Claxton Hepburn Medical are covered for regular This week marks the anniversary basis for meditation and prayer for the of the words. make a difference in people's tional. Center, Claxton Medical, P.C., checkups, preventive care, of the deaths of the following enrichment of one’s spiritual life.” “All of us – laity, clergy and reli- lives and to provide them On behalf of the Diocese of E.J. Noble Hospital of Gou- hospital and emergency care, clergymen who have served in the gious – will need to take time to re- with convenient access to the Ogdensburg, I am pleased to verneur, and Peter Dargie, eye exams, dental care, and Msgr. Anthony Sherman, CNS PHOTO/ARCHBISHOP TERRENCE PRENDERGAST view the changed words and come quality care and services welcome Fidelis Care to St. M.D., in addition to other key more. Diocese of Ogdensburg Executive director of the U.S. bishops’ The new English translation of the Roman Missal is seen at its presentation to Pope Benedict XVI at the Vati- to appreciate what we may not have they need and deserve. Lawrence County," said primary care physicians and Fidelis Care also offers dis- Jan. 26 – Rev. Antoine Paillier, O.M.I., Secretariat of Divine Worship can April 28. The new translation is to be implemented in parishes in the United States on the first Sunday understood or appreciated before,” specialists throughout the ease management programs 1916; Rev. Henry Thameling, of Advent. The diocesan evangelization office is holding a Workshop Feb. 20-26 to aid parishioners in the he says. “There are layers of mean- County, participate with Fi- to help treat and control O.F.M.Conv., 1929; Rev. Leon Over the centuries, where and North Country. See page 4 ing to liturgical texts, not just one delis Care. chronic conditions such as Lamothe, O.M.I., 1937; Rev. Daniel E. when the Mass is celebrated, how “Second,” he said, “some feasts the priest but to the Spirit of God, meaning. To reach local residents asthma and diabetes and in- saints are chosen, and the method “These translations and the edu- Cahill, 1945; Rev. John Emmett Weir, have been added to the Church’s who ordained him to permanent who need health insurance, novative programs to help of electing popes are some of the cation we shall receive before they 1990; Rev. Earl W. Nichols, 2002 liturgical calendar in recent years, service in the Church. It is an ac- Fidelis Care will work closely new mothers and their ba- ways the Church has adjusted its for example, St. Padre Pio’s. Those knowledgment of the ‘spirit’ and are implemented will offer us a with its growing provider bies get off to a healthy start Jan. 27 – Rev. Emile H. Mission, traditions and policies. Latin Masses need to be translated grace which is in him.” chance to ‘brush up’ our knowledge network and a variety of in life. O.S.A., 1973; Rev. Mr. Adam S. Crowe, Now come changes to the Roman into English.” Msgr. Anthony Sherman, execu- of the Mass and of our beliefs,” he Fidelis Care members have 2009 Missal, the book containing the Peter Finn, associate director of tive director of the U.S. bishops’ said. access to a provider network Jan. 28 – Rev. James A. McKenna, prayers for the Mass. the International Commission on Secretariat of Divine Worship, offers Msgr. Sherman believes the of more than 43,000 health- For years, the Church has been English in the Liturgy (ICEL), com- another example: Instead of saying changes “will invite the faithful to care professionals statewide. 1895; Deacon Richard E. Winter, 2004 working to more accurately trans- pause and reflect on what, after so Jan. 29 pares the changes “to the cleaning “we believe” at the beginning of the Regional offices are located - Msgr. James T. Lyng, V.F., late those prayers from the Latin in of an old painting whose images are Creed, Catholics will soon recite, “I many years, we may have taken for in Amherst, Syracuse, Al- 1965 which the original Missal is promul- brought to clearer light in the clean- believe.” granted. “People will listen more at- bany, and Rego Park Jan. 30 – Rev. John T. Sullivan, 1884; gated into modern languages, in- ing process. …The translations have The reason for the shift, he says, tentively to the various prayers pro- (Queens). Rev. Eusebius Schlingmann, O.F.M., cluding English. sought to achieve a suitable balance is “to underline the fact that, al- claimed by the priest and these will Msgr. Kevin Irwin, dean of the convey a much deeper richness, Individuals seeking afford- 1937 between the word-for-word, literal though we share our belief together able health insurance cover- School of Theology and Religious which can be the basis for medita- Jan. 31 – Rev. B. J. O’Connell, O.S.A, meaning of the Latin and the de- with our brothers and sisters, each age should contact Fidelis Studies at The Catholic University mands of good proclamation, style one of us is called to make an indi- tion and prayer for the enrichment Care toll-free at 1-888-FI- 1925; Rev. James S. McGowan, 1961; of America in Washington, says and intelligibility.” vidual profession of faith.” of one’s spiritual life.” DELIS (1-888-343-3547). Rev. Timothy M. Ladden, 2003 those alterations were necessitated One of the most significant As the changes are introduced, --- Feb. 1 – Rev. John B. Doonan, 1949; by two factors. changes, Msgr. Irwin says, involves parishioners will have many guides (James Breig, a long-time editor of Msgr. George T. Donnelly, 1968; Rev. “First, the Committee charged the familiar phrase, “And also with to help them learn their new re- the Catholic Evangelist in Albany, with the English translation of the and freelance writer, has written Edward M. Delaney, 1977 you,” which the congregation recites sponses. Protecting God’s Children Roman Missal issued the post-Vati- after the celebrant of the Mass says, “Plans are underway by a number hundreds of articles for Catholic can II translations very quickly,” he “The Lord be with you.” of publishers to print up Mass book- magazines and newspapers. For 25 The Diocese of Ogdensburg has scheduled sessions for Protecting God's Children notes, referring to the Second Vati- He explains that “the congregation lets or cards containing the years, he also authored an award- can Council in the 1960s. “They re- winning column on the media for Adults. Pre-registration online is required in order to participate. Partici- To Report Abuse will now say, ‘and with your spirit.’ changes,” Msgr. Irwin notes. alized, after a few years’ use of the This places the English translation Adds Msgr. Sherman: “Eventually which was carried in the North pants may pre-register at www.virtus.org by selecting the registration button If you have a complaint of suspected Missal, that some translations in line with most other languages. all participation aids and hymnals Country Catholic. Now retired, he is and following the directions. All employees and volunteers who participate in misconduct involving diocesan should have been more accurate. The response is not to the person of will include the new responses of working on a book on World War II.) church sponsored activities with minor are required to participate in this train- clergy, religious, employees or volun- ing. Further information is available from Atonement Sister Ellen Donahue, teers, contact the Episcopal Vicar for phone, 315-393-2920. ext. 403. Religious Rev, James Seymour at Upcoming programs: 315-393-2920 or the Jan. 25 - Diocesan offices, Ogdensburg, 12 p.m. Victims Assistance Coordinator, Terri- Jan. 27- St. Mary’s School, Canton, 7:30 p.m. anne Yanulavich, 7061 Rt. 9, Platts- Feb. 9 - St. Patrick’s Church, 6 p.m. burgh, NY 12901-0310; Feb. 10 - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 6:30 p.m. Tel.518-561-3100; Fax 518-561- Feb. 16 - St. Bernard’s School, Saranac Lake, 6 p.m. 3003; e-mail: [email protected] 12 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 5 JAN. 26, 2011 JAN. 26, 2011 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Living the ordinary Christian life with humility Plan revealed for Plattsburgh parishes The readings for this Sun- humble of the earth, who the strong… so that no unimaginable rewards in the day are about living the or- have observed his law; seek human being might boast JAN. 30 kingdom.. By Shan Moore dinary Christian life in justice, seek humility; per- before God.” It would be impossible to Staff writer humility of heart haps you may be The first two readings pre- Fourth Sunday of the Year assess the influence of the and mind. sheltered on the day pare us well for Jesus’ teach- Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12-13 Sermon on the Mount on the PLATTSBURGH - Among the mem- There are no of the Lord’s anger”. ing on the Beatitudes which history of Christianity. bers of the St. John the Bap- 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 tist's Parish Council who met sweet angelic voices Is it stretching we find in today’s Gospel. Matthew 5:1-12a Those who have taken se- in the sky this Sun- things too much to They are teachings which riously the “option for the here Thursday evening were day, no thunder compare our own turn the world’s values up- poor” have suffered great newcomers from Blessed from the clouds or Pope Benedict XVI to side down, and help us to loss economically, politi- John XXIII just down the doves descending. a modern-day form our attitudes toward elderly, or volunteer your cally, and personally. street. It’s about what prophet calling people and situations ac- time as an auxiliary at your Jesus told us to expect we should be doing today’s “faithful cording to God’s way of local hospital, or….?” that treatment. After all, He Changes were laid out in a every day, humbly remnant” back to thinking. Have you ever asked your is the prime example for the and without fan- the values preached The Beatitudes challenge pastor for the names of martyrdom that results letter read Jan. 15-16 at fare. Monsignor by Jesus Christ? us to action. After listening some shut-ins who need a when Truth confronts Masses at all the Catholic The first reading is Paul E. What does our again to that series of phone call, or a note, or a Power. from the prophet Whitmore Holy Father tell us? “Blesseds”, we might see sick person who could use a Only God’s grace can give churches in Plattsburgh: St. Zephaniah, who He tells us that them as challenges to the bowl of soup, or someone to us the courage to imitate John’s, Blessed John XXIII, St. Msgr. Dennis Duprey, pastor of St. Peter’s Father Timothy Canaan, pastor of the Father William Reamer, chaplain at Father Garvin Demarais, administrator at prophecied in the seventh Christ is present in the weak opportunities in our own bring them Holy Commun- the Lord in whatever ways Parish: “St. Peter's should certainly share as Roman Catholic Church of St. John the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital: Our Lady of Victory: “You can expect from century B.C. in the reign of and the poor, the powerless lives. Have you ever in your ion? our circumstances will sug- Peter's, Our Lady of Victory much as possible in the efforts to prepare this Baptist: "The consolidation is for the “We know this will not be easy.” us the best that we have to offer.” These are actions which gest. (Catholic Church) for the future. Whatever good of the parishes. We're continuing to King Josiah. and the lowly. life written to your con- John's Parish Council. "There The plan, Msgr. Duprey live out the Beatitudes. But we need not wait very and St. Mary's of the Lake on we're able to do, we will." Zephaziah coined the In our second reading gressman about unjust be a growing community - we're just has been a lot of speculation said, was not arrived at And what are the rewards? long to experience the sol- phrase, “the faithful rem- today, St. Paul warns the rental practices for the poor, Cumberland Head. been working on how to im- readjusting the parish lines." on what might happen - this lightly. "These are not new Zephaniah says the faithful ace, the peace, and the joy nant” by which he meant a Corinthians against boast- or unjust treatment of those plement the plan. share as much as possible in was one of the better ideas ideas. These are ideas tossed remnant will live a life of of heart flowing into our few faithful Israelites who ing, for “God chose the fool- on disability, or witnessed That parish (known as the "We're dealing with struc- the efforts to prepare this that were being pushed around over many years of peacefulness, and Jesus souls from defending the would turn away God’s ish of this world to shame for life issues? Newman Center) and St. tural questions here," he (Catholic Church) for the fu- around." discussion." says such a person is poor and the powerless of wrath on the day of the Lord the wise, and God chose the Have you ever taken the John's have suppressed their said. ture," he said. "Whatever To have St. Mary's of the And parishioners are en- “blessed”, and will have this world. : “Seek the Lord, all you weak of the world to shame time to visit a home for the charters and formed a new And that particular aspect we're able to do, we will." Lake be absorbed by St. couraged to submit thoughts parish with the legal title of of the plan allows Our Lady And St. John's will continue John's seems fitting, Msgr. of their own as the parish the Roman Catholic Church of Victory to continue to to serve Plattsburgh State Duprey said, because the councils work on how best to OUR READERS WRITE of St. John the Baptist. have its own pastor; earlier students at the Blessed John Cumberland Head church implement the plan. "Before this happened, we propositions had the parish XXIII site, Father Canaan said, began as a mission of the city "Not all ideas will be uti- The brutality of abortion defend that innocence; death row in- derer in the same period of time. Do killed. This has been a tragic loss. An- If America does not defend her children were two different parishes merging with another one in with the 11 a.m. Sunday parish. lized, but all will be wel- There seems to be a lot of talk these mates have been found guilty of com- the math. other war, however, has taken an even at home, how can we expect to defeat sharing a pastor," said Father Plattsburgh. Mass there to suit their Also, said Father Canaan, come," Msgr. Duprey said. days about the cruelty of the death mitting felony murder(s) after being More unconscionable numbers greater amount of American lives – over terrorism abroad? Timothy Canaan. "Now we Every parish will con- schedules."For some people, the sale of some property ad- While there are fewer represented by legal counsel and adju- come in the form of dollars and the 50 million to be exact. On the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, are one parish with one pas- tribute in some way to mak- it's the middle of the day, but jacent to the cemetery at St. priests and religious, the penalty and ongoing efforts to abolish tor and two worship sites." it. But, when the brutality of abortion dicated by a judge and jury. money trail. Planned Parenthood is When did this war start and where January 22, let us stand together and ing the plan work, Msgr. for our college students, it's Mary's is just about com- Catholic churches in Platts- More changes were to be Duprey said. a nice way to begin their plete. burgh are "very strong and is discussed, the media and its allies To be clear, the “death penalty is the the nation’s largest abortion provider. does it take place? put an end to the silent screams. discussed at Thursday's ses- act of killing a person via a judicial Since 1973, Planned Parenthood has It started with the Jan. 22, 1973 Roe Once we defeat the enemy within, Local deacons will pitch in day," he said. St. John's Mount Carmel vibrant," St. Peter's pastor refuse to show what actually happens sion laid out in a letter read at Our Lady of Victory as said, noting the many lay proceeding for retribution of a heinous received $4.9 billion in taxpayer vs. Wade decision which legalized abor- then we can face the enemy without A shortage of priests sig- Cemetery no longer has during an abortion because it’s “too last weekend at Masses at all needed, helping with admin- naled the need to consoli- available lots, and so the people who contribute, both graphic.” What an anomaly. crime committed, such as aggravated money. In the past fiscal year, Planned tion and the war is taking place directly more effectively. the Catholic churches in istration of church min- date, twin and close parishes church needed to expand as staff and volunteers. In observing the tragic thirty-eighth murder, felony killing or contract Parenthood received $363-million in on our own soil. CHRISTOPHER LAROSE Plattsburgh, also including istries. throughout the diocese, be- elsewhere. As part of the The hospital and nursing anniversary (01/22/11) of the killing.” government grants and contracts, Terrorism is a growing threat. Not a NORTH LAWRENCE St. Peter's, Our Lady of Vic- St. Peter's will assume extra ginning several years ago. deal, St. John's will take over homes are well served by the On the other hand, abortion is the while its president (Cecile Richards) day goes by without hearing of the tory and St. Mary's of the parochial responsibilities, for The total 119 parishes in upkeep of St. Mary's burial church, he said. The schools Supreme Court’s legalizing killing pre- Lake on Cumberland Head. born babies throughout all nine act of killing an innocent pre-born annual salary exceeded $385-thou- deaths it causes. Perhaps a greater example, more nursing- 2002 has been reduced to ground. in Plattsburgh, Seton By June, St. Mary's of the home outreach than it does 105. "That works out pretty Catholic Central and Seton months of pregnancy, comparisons re- baby by simply making the “choice” to sand and an additional $12,000 in threat than Islamic terrorism, though, is Letters to the Editor Lake will join St. John's do it. benefits and deferred compensation in the abortionist’s scalpel. now. And the parish will as- There are 71 active priests, well," Clark said. Academy, "are very good garding abortion and capital punish- Parish, becoming an oratory sist, as well, at CVPH. though not all are in parish It is distressing to some schools, a real blessing to the ment are glaringly dishonest and It’s hard to discern why the 2008 alone. This terror often goes unnoticed, be- We welcome letters from readers of where only occasional Some weekend and week- ministry, according to a re- that parishes are dissolved community." disproportionate. Supreme Court would ban capital pun- America will stop killing her chil- cause the screams of the victims are the North Country Catholic. Masses will be celebrated. day Mass times will be ad- cent interview with the or merged with other ones, While Msgr. Duprey wasn't The saddest comparison is that vic- ishment in 1972 (reinstituted 1976) dren when its citizens want it to stop – silent. Today, we rightly fear the threat of Also, a pastor will be as- justed, he continued. diocesan Vicar for Clergy Fa- Msgr. Duprey knows. And pastor at St. Peter's when the •Due to space limitations, we ask signed to Our Lady of Victory tims of abortion are totally innocent of while legalizing abortion in 1973. and the money trail ends. Until then, losing our freedom. that the number of words be "The bishop doesn't want ther James Seymour. that was addressed by the local committee brain- Killing pre-born children is legal in all nothing will change. But, if we cannot as a nation defend who will also serve as chap- us to have - especially on One and maybe two retire- letter, copies of which were stormed the plan, he sees it any wrong doing but, have no one to limited to 300. lain at CVPH Medical Center. fifty states – while capital punishment our most basic right, that of life, for our Sunday morning - all the ments are expected to hap- made available after Mass. not only as an answer to the •We cannot accept letters which Now, Father William has been abolished in the District of MICHAEL & DONNA MAREK own citizens, how can we ever defend Masses at the same time." pen this year. And within a "We know this will not be clergy shortage. support ideas which are contrary to Reamer holds the latter re- By far the largest of the "There's no question - Columbia and sixteen other states. OGDENSBURG ourselves from the threats against na- decade, he expects, the ros- easy," was the collective sponsibility; Father Garvin parishes, with 1,808 families, ter of priests will diminish by statement of Msgr. Duprey, that's the catalyst," he said. Some staggering statistics: the tional security? the teachings of the Catholic Demarais is administrator at Church. St. Peter's is least affected by 20 or so. Father Canaan, Father De- "And I think it's better to plan total number of executions via the Greater threat than terrorism As precious as Americans view free- Our Lady of Victory, where the changes. The thought is for the future as well." •Send letters to North Country Bottom line, the kind of marais and Father Reamer to death penalty since 1976 is just over Abortion claims more lives than ter- dom, how can we deny that freedom to no official pastor is assigned. merging another parish into changes happening in Platts- the parishes. "Over the next "The consolidation is for one-thousand; executions via abortion rorism the future children of our nation, the fu- Catholic, PO Box 326, Ogdensburg, Just who the new pastor it under one pastor would burgh are going on all several months your parish the good of the parishes," Fa- will be is up to Bishop Terry since 1973, just over fifty- million. Since the beginning of the War on ture that comes from a mother’s womb? NY, 13669 or e-mail to not be as feasible as the plan around the diocese. council will assist in this im- ther Canaan said. "We're con- [email protected] LaValley, said Msgr. Dennis set forth now. But it will do "I think it's something plementation. ... You can ex- tinuing to be a growing That’s 44-thousand innocent babies Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan, thou- According to science, a baby’s heart Duprey, who chairs the com- killed for every single convicted mur- sands of American soldiers have been starts beating 20 days after conception. • Join the conversation! its part, Msgr. Duprey said. that's necessary," said David pect from us the best that we community - we're just read- mittee of priests that has "St. Peter's should certainly Clark, a member of the St. have to offer." justing the parish lines." 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 13 JAN. 26, 2011 JAN. 26, 2011 February workshop begins yearlong preparation for Advent implementation AT THE MOVIES Workshop to aid in preparation for Missal THE GREEN HORNET The Diocese of Ogdens- people out of the desert to- from the USCCB, words from out the year so that we may By Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, SSJ burg has begun its plan of wards the unfolding mystery Pope Benedict XVI, a question be a more fruitful Church: A central figure in a long-run- his secretary, Lenore Director of Evangelization catechesis under the direc- of His Son’s death and resur- to ponder, and parish evan- Family of Faith. By Kurt Jensen ning franchise that began as (Cameron Diaz), and bully- tion of the Department of rection. gelization strategies. Catholic News Service a Golden Age radio drama in ing subordinates at the Los In December 2009, the Worship and its Committee This story is revealed in The purpose of this sup- the 1930s and went on to Angeles newspaper he in- United States Bishops ap- and in collaboration with the the context of the celebration plemental resource is for Workshop schedule: Comedy gone rancid is so include movie serials, a herited from his father, he's proved a pastoral plan to Departments of Education, of liturgy where the people parishes and small faith Lewis Deanery painful to watch, especially 1960s television show (with spouting demeaning and guide their work for a num- Christian Formation, and Of- gather together to hear the sharing groups to deepen Feb. 20, St. Peter’s Church when the audience is asked Bruce Lee as Kato) and a immature comments at ber of years. fice of Evangelization. Word of God proclaimed and their faith in their under- Hall, Lowville, 1 p.m. to 3 to believe that the hero of flurry of comic books issued sidekick Kato (Jay Chou). The theme of their plan is Implementing the plan re- to be united as the Body of standing and appreciation of Jefferson Deanery the piece is a lovable, good- across the decades. Stereotyped Kato, an ex- “Deepen Faith. Nurture Hope. quires the whole parish com- Christ as they eat and drink the Liturgy, to nurture litur- Feb. 20, SSJ Motherhouse, hearted guy when, in fact, By day, the Green Hornet pert kung fu fighter, goes Celebrate Life.” munity to learn, to of His Body and Blood. “We gical practices that will lead Watertown, 6 p.m. to 8 he's an incompetent and is respectable newspaper from making incredible cap- One of the goals is to pre- understand, to reflect, and to remember, we celebrate, we to fuller liturgical participa- St. Lawrence Deanery amoral dimwit. publisher Britt Reid; by puccino to inventing all pare for the implementation pray together for this period believe.” tion, and celebrate the Feb. 21, Trinity Catholic Such is the potty-mouthed night, he's a disguised vigi- manner of high-tech crime- of the Roman Missal. The of time. The workshop will focus Liturgy with renewed pur- School, Massena, 7 p.m. to 9 botch that is "The Green lante crimefighter who fighting gear. implementation of the third The Office of Evangeliza- on building a Church Com- pose. Hornet" (Columbia), an up- works outside the law. The standout among CNS PHOTO/SONY edition of the Roman Missal tion is facilitating its first re- munity of faith and on the Being a part of the Church Franklin Deanery date of the familiar story of The police think he's a these is a 1965 Chrysler Im- Jay Chou and Seth Rogen star in a scene from the movie "The Green Hornet." will take place the First Sun- Feb. 22, Holy Family mote preparation for the Gospel of Matthew, whose Community is essential if the the masked crimefighter criminal, but in reality the perial rendered bulletproof gangster attempting to take one scene of implied pre- day of Advent. Roman Missal with the Work- community of believers be- renewal of the Liturgy is to School, Malone, 7 p.m. to 9 with his Asian sidekick Kato Green Hornet pits bad guys and brandishing every ex- Every diocese across the over the city's drug trade -- marital sex, occasional pro- shop called “Being A Part of A comes the foundation of be accomplished. Our active Clinton Deanery and tricked-up car nick- against one another, leading plosive weapon short of an is played for laughs, and fanity and pervasive crude United States is creating its Feb. 23,St. Peter’s Emmaus Church: A Family of Faith” in what it means to be Church: participation in the Liturgy is named Black Beauty. to their mutual destruction. atomic bomb. corrupt district attorney and crass language. The own year plan to guide the Hall, Plattsburgh; 1 p.m. to 3 each of the deaneries Feb. A Family of Faith. more than exterior; it is inte- Director Michel Gondry -- This setup requires a But when unsuspecting Scanlon (David Harbour) Catholic News Service clas- parishes and parishioners to 20-26. To be a family of faith At the workshop, a supple- rior as well. AND 7 p.m. to 9. working from a script by straightforward presenta- police give chase and Black prepare them for the equally so. sification is L -- limited is to come together to under- mental resource from the De- It flows into our everyday Adirondack Deanery Seth Rogen, who stars, and tion with great finesse from Beauty leaves them wrecked By the time the film de- adult audience, films whose changes. stand more deeply our rea- partment of Worship will be life to witness the Gospel Feb. 4, Holy Ghost Parish Evan Goldberg - melds un- both script and actor. Both all over the highways, the This year of planning is an scends to a lengthy road problematic content many son for being a worshipping handed out to all the that we have heard and cele- Center, Tupper Lake, 6 p.m. likable characters, occa- incarnations of the charac- result is cynical nihilism, chase that ends in the news- adults would find troubling. opportunity to examine and community, to be Church. parishes for their parish brated together. to 8 sional racist outbursts and a ter should have a certain rather than the kind of care- to renew our celebration and paper pressroom (print is The Motion Picture Associ- This is an opportunity to members and small faith Let us come together as a numbing procession of car suave appeal. free fender-benders that still king in this movie!), it's ation of America rating is understanding of the Eu- reflect on the Lenten Sunday communities to assist them diocese to deepen, nurture, Essex Deanery crashes into a fetid stew. Instead, Rogen plays both might evoke, say, "Smokey Feb. 26, Patrick’s Parish an insensate mess. PG-13 -- parents strongly charistic Liturgy which is the readings that tell the story of to reflect on each of the Sun- and celebrate our Christian The problem goes back to as an overprivileged, vulgar- and the Bandit." Center, Port Henry; 10 a.m. to The film contains much cautioned. Some material source and summit of our God’s plan of salvation from day readings, meaning of the life at the workshops and re- the original conception of tongued doofus. Even the villain Chudnof- Christian life. noon. gun and martial-arts vio- may be inappropriate for the time of Moses leading his changes in the Roman Missal treats being offered through- the titular character, the When he's not leering at sky (Christoph Waltz) -- a lence, a vigilantism theme, children under 13. CHARITABLE GIVING FROM THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Exorcisms still pique Hollywood's imagination

strained by several people to Anthony Hopkins, is based in a scene from the 1973 film By Sheila Dabu Nonato prevent harm to himself and on a book by journalist Matt "The Exorcist," the most prof- Catholic News Service others around him. Baglio about the accounts of itable horror film of all time. The priest performing the an American exorcist. Mean- An exorcism is the ritual of TORONTO (CNS) - The exorcism exorcism, trained under the while, the Discovery Channel evicting demons or other began after Mass as the exor- ancient rite, blessed the man is reported to be working on spiritual entities from a per- cist and several parishioners with holy water. a reality show called "The Ex- son or place believed to be gathered around a troubled He then placed a crucifix orcist Files." possessed. young man and started pray- and Bible on his chest, some Father John Horgan, a According to the Cate- ing over him, recalls Father of the norms of the rite es- scholar on exorcisms and chism of the Catholic Joseph Muldoon, episcopal tablished in 1614. pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, an exorcism is per- vicar of the Ottawa Archdio- "The priest gradually, Parish in Vancouver, British formed by an exorcist who cese. slowly commanded the evil Columbia, was a consultant asks "publicly and authorita- Father Muldoon, who over- spirit to leave him and never to the 2005 movie "The Exor- tively" in Christ's name "that sees the work of Ottawa's to return, to be placed at the cism of Emily Rose," a movie a person or object be pro- lone official exorcist, is not foot of the cross," Father Mul- loosely based on an actual tected against the power of an exorcist himself, but this doon said. case in Germany. the Evil One and withdrawn was one of two exorcisms he The young man was in- CNS PHOTO/WARNER BROS He cautions that Holly- from his dominion." assisted over the years. Both vited to say Jesus' name and Anthony Hopkins stars in a scene from wood versions of exorcism This power comes from occurred outside of Canada. pray the Our Father with the the movie "The Rite," a ne movie set to usually provide a liberal in- Jesus, who exorcised Father Muldoon joined in community. be released Jan. 28. terpretation of the actual rite. demons in the Bible. The Msgr. Morris Dwyer Knights of Columbus Council #255 in Plattsburgh held its an- praying for the young man He was freed from the genre. And with a new movie A scene of "being chained While Hollywood may play nual Charitable Gifts Night Jan. 1. Over $51,000 dollars was distributed for the min- who dabbled in drugs and devil's grasp, said the priest. set for release Jan. 28, plus a and tied up has nothing to do up the drama of exorcisms, istry of various local and national causes. Primary among these were local parish the occult. Exorcisms have always reality-TV series on exorcists, with the Catholic rite of exor- the key message about them ministries, including Seton Academy and Seton Catholic (receiving at left, principals The man exhibited one of piqued the Hollywood imag- Hollywood is once again en- cism," he said. is not how evil takes over, Fa- Catherine Russell of Seton Catholic and St. Joseph Sister Mary Helen Hermann of Seton the signs of demonic posses- ination and provided a tering the battleground of "Ours is very sober, rever- ther Horgan said: It's how the Academy) and a gift to the diocesan Camp Guggenheim (receiving, above, Deacon sion: a supernatural strength steady source of material for good vs. evil. ent. Heads do not turn power of God always tri- Brian Dwyer, diocesan director of youth ministry.) requiring him to be re- filmmakers in the horror "The Rite," a film featuring around" as was made famous umphs in the end. 14 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 JAN. 26, 2011 JAN. 26, 2011 CLINTON [email protected] OR Camey Date: Feb. 13 McGurk Phone: 315-405-4511 Email: Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon; Take-outs FOLLOW ME SUNDAY BREAKFAST [email protected] available Place: Visitation Parish Center Mooers Forks – St. Ann’s Church is hold- LIFERIGHT MEETING Cost: Adults, $6; Children under 12, $4; ing Sunday Breakfasts. ‘Be a herald of the culture of life’ Watertown - Liferight of Watertown will Under 5, Free; Family, $16 Dates: Feb. 13; March 13; April 10 hold its monthly meetings on the third Time: 8 a.m. to Noon Editor’s note: This article concludes Bishop Church teaching, but, most importantly, its moti- Wednesday of the Month. Place: St. Ann’s Center COLTON WINTERFEST Terry R. LaValley’s two-part reflection on building vation, the reasons behind the teaching. Time: 4 p.m. Colton – A Pancake Breakfast, sponsored Cost: Adults, $7; Children 5-12, $4; a culture of life, written to mark the 38th an- Years ago, in 1995, Pope John Paul II, in Evan- Place: 312 Sherman St. by St. Patrick’s & St. Paul’s Altar Rosary under 5, Free niversary of the Roe vs Wade decision legalizing gelium Vitae, wrote: Every individual, precisely Features: Liferight is a pro-life educa- Society, ill be held during Colton’s annual abortion in the United States. by reason of the mystery of the Word of God who --- was made flesh, is entrusted to the maternal care LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE SERIES tional organization. The office has Winterfest videos, books and educational materials Date: Jan. 30 What else can we do to build a culture of life? of the Church. Therefore, every threat to human Plattsburgh - St. Peter’s Parish is pre- which may be borrowed. Topics Time: 8 a.m. to Noon Continue what you have been doing so faithfully dignity and life must necessarily be felt in the senting the Little Rock Scripture Series - encourage people to write to our legislators, Church’s very heart; it cannot but affect her at covered: infanticide, assisted suicide, eu- Place: Colton Pierrepont Central School this Lent with “Praying the Scriptures”. sign up online with the New York State Catholic the core of her faith in the Redemptive Incarna- thanasia and chastity. Cost: Adults, $5; children under 12, $3; Date: Beginning March 8, continuing Advocacy Network. tion of the Son of God… Contact: Phone 315-788-8480; website: under 5, Free every Tuesday through April 19 If you’re able, participate in the annual March The end result of this is tragic: not only is the The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. www.liferight.org Times: 1 p.m. and t 7:05 p.m. for Life in Washington. Consider participating in fact of the destruction of so many human lives Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: K OF C BREAKFAST peaceful prayer vigils where abortions are being still to be born or in their final stage extremely Place: Chapel North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, LEWIS Ogdensburg – The Ogdensburg Knights performed. Be faithful. grave and disturbing, but no less grave and dis- Features: .” This study explores the al- Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 315-394-0670; of Columbus will be having a breakfast turbing is the fact that conscience itself, dark- ways relevant ways God has transformed e-mail [email protected]. MARDI GRAS DINNER buffet; Eat in or take-outs available. Not any one person can do everything and be ened as it were by such widespread conditioning, history and invites participation through is finding it increasingly difficult to distinguish Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. Constableville – St. Mary’s Church is Date: Jan. 30 praise, thanksgiving, and the many other involved in all Pro-Life activities. However, every between good and evil in what concerns the holding its 6th Annual Mardi Gras Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon ways Scripture teaches prayer. You do basic value of human life. (3) Adult faith forma- Date: Jan. 29 Spaghetti Dinner. Cost: Adults, $6; Children 5-10, $3; person should be contributing in some manner. The not have to have completed any previ- 40 DAYS FOR LIFE IN 2011 tion helps us to form correct consciences. Time: Doors open at Noon for Registra- Date: March 8 under 5, Free ous study; each study stands on its own. Plattsburgh – Please mark your calen- Pro-Life ministry is working on many, many fronts Our prophetic responsibility of forming the tion, competition starts at 1 p.m. Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 culture has been hijacked. Instead, we are Cost: A donation of $10 is welcomed to dars for Spring 2011 40 days for life! Ash Place: Holy Family School Place: Church Hall ST. JAMES GALA because the mission is not an easy one today. clearly being conditioned, “formed” if you will, help with the cost of the materials. Wednesday, March 9 to Palm Sunday, Features: The Knights of Columbus Free Cost: $7; under 5, Free; Take-outs avail- Gouverneur – St. James Parish is plan- by today’s societal “values.” In his book, Credo Registration: Call the Parish Office 563- April 17. Not any one person can do everything and be Throw Championship is sponsored annu- able for $7.50 ning its annual Gala. for Today (2009), Pope Benedict provides an in- 1692 or filling out a registration form in involved in all Pro-Life activities. However, every sight as to why this hijacking is taking place. ally with the winners progressing Features:This dinner is sponsored by St. Date: Feb. 12 the Atrium, by March 1. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION person should be contributing in some manner. Our culture today insists: “It’s all about me!” Plattsburgh - Eucharistic Adoration is through local, district, state or province Mary’s Parish Council. Your Chef for the Features: Tickets available at the school, The Pro-Life ministry is working on many, The Pope tells us: We all necessarily find our- many fronts because the mission is not an easy PHOTO BY COLLEEN MINER ABOUT CHRISTIAN FAITH held throughout the year every Wednes- competitions. Inter-National champions evening will be Joe Scheve (of Marino’s). 287-0130. Bishop LaValley and Michael Hamilton an eighth grader and parishioner selves, time and again, construing and seeing are announced by the K of C interna- one today. Ellenburg Center – Our Lady of the day, Thursday, and Friday. of St. Alexander's in Morrisonville, led the 37th Annual Plattsburgh other things and people solely in relation to our Place: St John's Adoration Chapel, tional headquarters based on scores SPAGHETTI DINNER NOVENA FOR MILITARY For instance, back in 1998, our nation’s bish- own selves, regarding them as satellites, as it Adirondacks House of Prayer will be ops wrote that bringing a respect for human dig- March for Life Jan. 16. Bishop LaValley served as guest speaker for the Time from the state-level competitions. All Lowville – St. Peter’s Rosary-Altar Soci- Ogdensburg - Notre Dame Church is were, revolving around the hub of our own self. having a 10-week practical introduction : 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. nity to practical politics can be a daunting task. event. His presentation has been featured in the North Country Catholic, contestants on the local level are recog- ety will serve a spaghetti dinner. holding a weekly novena for the safety Becoming a Christian is something quite simple to the Christian faith beginning with Theme: My dear ones, the visit to the There is such a wide spectrum of issues involv- beginning in the Jan. 19 issue and concluding on this page. Blessed Sacrament is an extremely nec- nized for their participation in the event. Date: Feb. 3 of U.s. military personnel and yet completely revolutionary. It is just this: Who is Jesus? ing the protection of human life and the promo- as abortion, contraception, capital punishment, achieving the Copernican revolution and no Participants are required to furnish proof Time: 5 p.m.; Take-outs will be available Date: Tuesday evenings Date: Mondays, Beginning Feb. 7 and essary way to conquer the devil. There- tion of human dignity. euthanasia, stem cell research, cloning, among longer seeing ourselves as the center of the uni- of age and written parental consent. at 4:30 Time : 6:30 p.m. Good people frequently disagree on which other current life issues because life matters. ending April 4 fore, go often to visit Jesus and the devil verse, around which everyone else must turn, be- Contact: For entry forms or additional Place: The Church Hall Place: Notre Dame Church problems to address, which policies to adopt and Why Catholic? sessions in our parishes were Time: 6 p.m. to 8:30 will not come out victorious against you” cause instead of that we have begun to accept information contact: Nicholas J. Haas, Cost: $7; Children 5-10, $3.5; children how best to apply them. But for citizens and another excellent opportunity for our parish- Features: Started as an outreach from (St. John Bosco). Pray for vocations! quite seriously that we are one of many among (518)483-1628. under 5, Free elected officials alike, the basic principle is sim- ioners to learn about the essential teachings of God’s creatures, all of whom turn around God as Holy Trinity Church in Brompton, Eng- Contact: 518-561-5083 or email us at HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS Ogdensburg - St. Mary’s Cathedral is ple: We must begin with a commitment never to our faith using the Catechism of the Catholic their center. land, it has spread worldwide as a tool to [email protected] intentionally kill, or collude in the killing, of any Church as the source book. JEFFERSON holding a monthly Holy Hour for Voca- Being Christian means having love; it means reach all people for Christ by presenting FRANKLIN DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE innocent human life, no matter how broken, un- Perhaps, too often we have lacked the courage Turin/Houseville – St. Hedwig’s Church tions. achieving the Copernican revolution in our exis- the basic beliefs of Christianity in a non- formed, disabled or desperate that life may to live and proclaim our faith. Why? We don’t SILENT AUCTION plans to host a Divine Mercy Conference. Date: Thursday before the First Friday tence, by which we cease to make ourselves the threatening fellowship setting. A week- “B.I.N.G.O SPELLS MURDER” seem. In other words, the choice of certain ways know it. We are not educated in the truths of our center of the universe, with everyone else revolv- Fort Drum – The Officer’s Spouse Club Date: Feb. 6 Time: 8 p.m. to 9 of acting is always and radically incompatible faith. We either don’t know it or we have an in- end retreat is included in these dates. A Brushton – St. Mary’s Catholic Church ing around us. Who among us would not have to will be holding a dinner and silent auc- Time: 3 p.m. Place: Deacon Winter Chapel with the love of God and the dignity of the complete understanding of why the Catholic video presentation and small group presents an interactive dinner theater admit that he is more or less living in the pre- tion. Features: Vespers, Exposition of the Features: Nocturnal Adoration of the human person created in His image. Direct abor- Church teaches what it does. sharing follow dinner. presented by North Franklin Theater Copernican illusion and looking at other people, Group. Date: Feb. 11 Most Blessed Sacrament, Silent Adora- Blessed Sacrament continues through tion is never, never a morally tolerable option (US For many of the faithful, our education in the seeing them as real only in their relationship to Contact: RSVP to 518-594-3253 by Jan- Bishops, Living the Gospel of Life, 1998, n.21). faith ended on the day of our Confirmation. So, Date: Jan. 28 Time: 6 p.m. tion, Divine Mercy Chaplet (to song), the night, concluding with Benediction our own selves? (pp 11-12) uary 22 so that books can be ordered. We need to reawaken the spiritual energy that when, as adults, we are questioned about our Place: The Commons on Fort Drum Benediction, talk on Divine Mercy by the at 7 a.m. Friday. My sisters and brothers, every day a new op- Cost is $10 for book. Bring your Bible. Time: 6 p.m. seems to have lain dormant over the last genera- faith, we are silent because the answers we Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center Cost: $20 per person Marian Fathers. Featured Speaker is Br. portunity presents itself to witness to the faith tion or two. We Catholics need to make a life- learned in grade school seem inadequate or we and to be a herald of a Culture of Life. Cost: Attire: Semi Formal Chris Alar, MIC. Coffee Hour will follow. FRIDAY FISH FRY PRAYER VIGIL $25 per person; Pre-paid reserva- long commitment to religious education and are silent because we just don’t know the answer. Every day we can be instruments of a revolu- Features: This event is open to the pub- Contact: For more information contact Ogdensburg - Fish Fry Buffet will be formation. It is no secret that so many Catholics Our Catholic Church must be more than some- Plattsburgh – A prayer vigil will held the tions only. Call 529-7713 (limited seat- tion - conversion - where we recommit ourselves lic. There will be a choice of three differ- Mary Ann Lepkowski at 315-348-6260 held every Friday sponsored by Knights of the last couple of generations are ignorant of thing we just attend on the weekend. It must in- first Sunday of the winter months. ing, call early). No refunds 72 hours prior to again making God the center of our lives, not ent meals. All proceeds will be given to or see www.thedivinemercy.org. of Columbus Council 258. the Catholic faith, of the very basics. form my behavior once I leave the sacred walls Place: St. Peter’s Chapel to show ourselves. The heart of our society is gravely local military groups in the form of Wel- Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 Parents, adults must first look to our own faith on Sunday. wounded. The heartbeats of millions of unborn Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. fare Grants and to military family mem- ST. LAWRENCE Place: Knights of Columbus Hall; Eat in formation in order to better prepare our young For instance, with the great advances in med- babies have been extinguished in the guise of Features: Helper's of Gods Precious In- FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP people with their own faith. It is our sacred re- ical technology, comes the responsibility to bers for Education Scholarships, both or take out, deliveries are available only freedom of choice. fants prayer vigil will be held. We may Malone – All boys and girls ages 10 to sponsibility. apply Church teaching to the proper use of this awarded in May. K OF C BRUNCH to the Towers. The heartbeats of future babies depend on not be able to save their lives, but can 14 are invited to participate in the local We began an adult education series in a couple technology. Because we can do something does- competition for the 2010-2011 Knights Contact: Please RSVP by Feb. 7th to Norfolk – The Knights of Columbus will Cost:Adults, $9; Children 5-10, $6; such a personal commitment and ongoing con- we not plead on their behalf? of my previous parishes entitled: LIFE MATTERS. n’t mean we ought to. version. of Columbus Free Throw Championship. Amanda Chadwick Email: Stevean- be sponsoring a brunch. under 5, Free I presented Church teaching on life issues such And, again, I must not only seek to learn It’s time for such a revolution! 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 15 JAN. 26, 2011 JAN. 26, 2011 NORTH COUNTRY LETTER FROM THE EDITOR CHURCH: A FAMILY OF FAITH The Society For OBITUARIES CATHOLIC Adams – Joan C. (Christy) Naklick, 76; Fu- Norwood – Geraldine M. (Heyer) Lang, Redford – Jean C. (Tormey) Hamel, 82; Box 326 Is it still January? A Happy Way to Live The Propagation Of The Faith neral Jan. 18, 2011 at St. Cecilia’s Church; 82; Funeral Jan. 17, 2011 at Buck Funeral Funeral Jan. 17, 2011 at Church of the As- burial in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery. Home; burial in Visitation Cemetery. sumption; burial in parish cemetery. Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director By Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, SSJ USPS 0039-3400 I really ought to have a better walking the dog to driving the 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 BISHOP TERRY attitude about January than I do. car is a challenge, we have no Director of Evangelization (315) 393-2920; fax (315) 394-7401 Canton – Peter Emerson Bartman, 95; Ogdensburg – James Arthur Maneely, Redford – Margaret D. (Soucy) Latour, 93; R. LAVALLEY After all, two of the most im- choice. [email protected] Memorial Services June 11, 2011 at St. 79; Funeral Services Jan. 20, 2011 at Funeral Services Jan. 18, 2011 at Church President portant people in my world were We’ve all earned our hardy rep- Everyone wants to be happy. Every mother and father wants their child Mary’s Church. Notre Dame Church; burial in Foxwood of the Assumption; burial in Assumption MSGR. ROBERT L. LAWLER born this month – the utations! to be happy. Every family strives to build their life on being happy. God de- Mausoleum. Cemetery. Vice President man who made me his • There’s no question sires that each of His children to be happy. Chazy – Ora E. (Bechard) Matott, 94; Fu- SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ wife and the boy (well, that we have a perfect ex- neral Jan. 17, 2011 at Sacred Heart Ogdensburg – Kenny W. Wood, 59; Fu- Rouses Point - Simonne Denise now the man) who made cuse to hibernate every so The Gospel reading this Sunday from Matthew’s Gospel is the way to About Secretary-Treasurer happiness called the “Beatitudes”. Church; burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. neral Services Jan. 19, 2011 at Fox & Mur- (Bilodeau) Dessureault, 84; Funeral Serv- MARY LOU KILIAN me a mom.. often with a warm blan- ket, good book and cup of Jesus’ preaching begins with a cry of joy, as good news, that the king- ray Funeral Home; burial in St. James ices Jan. 19, 2011 at St. Patrick’s Church; Editor/ And, in the middle of the month, there’s a holi- hot chocolate. Such sim- Keeseville – Marion V. “Mickey” (Miccio) Cemetery, Madrid. burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. General Manager dom of heaven is near. The teaching of the Beatitudes is most beautiful Pauline Janicot day with my name on it. ple and exquisite luxury... and inspiring but also most challenging. Cahill, 78; Funeral Services Jan. 22, 2011 at St. John’s Church; burial in Immaculate Peru – Ruth Irene “Poochie” (Blaise) Bar- Saranac Lake – Janet Ann (Scanlon) Ten Publish 45 is- (That would be MLK • We are certainly en- The word “beatitude” means or “blessed” or “happy”. Properly the partici- From the Director’s Desk, sues per year: Day!) riched by the beauty of ple form is used only of God and is an invocation or wish e.g. “Blessed be Conception Cemetery. ber, 88; Funeral Services Jan. 21, 2011 at Eyck, 79; Funeral Services Jan. 17, 2011 at But, alas, when the our part of the world. Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, the Hamilton Funeral Home; burial in St. St. Bernard’s Church; burial in St. Weekly except God….” days of frozen bathroom The seasons may not be Diocesan Mission Director Lowville – Pauline Agnes (Detlefsen) An- John’s Cemetery. Bernard’s Cemetery. issue after The adjective is used only of human beings and recognizes an existing Christmas, one pipes and an “un- Mary Lou as balanced as we’d like, derson, 94; Funeral Services Jan. 21, 2011 week in April startable” car start to Kilian but there are definitely state of happiness, represents an approving proclamation of fact e.g. a form Continuing with our endeavors to at St. Peter’s Catholic Church; burial in Peru – Jane T. (Moynihan) Kelley, 88; Fu- Watertown – Sharon L. (Jones) Galluccio, and every multiply, this winter four of them. Each has its of “congratulations”, as if in living the beatitudes, one has come upon the answer some frequently asked questions about the Pontifical Mission Lowville Rural Cemetery. neral Services Jan. 17, 2011 at St. Augus- 64; Funeral Services Jan. 15, 2011 at St. other week in July and Au- wimp gets downright own magnificence – even deep secrets of how to live a human life. tine’s Church; burial in parish cemetery. Anthony’s Church; burial in Glenwood cranky. winter! Societies, this week I would like to gust by the The most fully alive and happy are “the poor in spirit, those who mourn, Lowville – Theresa M. Brockert, 31; Fu- Cemetery. Diocese of Ogdensburg. In the house of my growing up, • And skiers and snowmobilers cover the topic of Pauline Jaricot. etc.” The first line of the beatitude is congratulations and the second line is Both the questions and responses neral Services Jan. 21, 2011 at Iseneker Peru – Joseph J. Martineau, 58; Funeral 622 Washington Street, Og- cold weather complaints were - and hockey fans - don’t need reason for the congratulations: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is densburg, N.Y. 13669. mostly ignored. any convincing from me! in this column are part of a number Funeral Home; burial in West Lowville Services Jan. 17, 2011 at the Hamilton Watertown – Bradley M. Short, 29; Fu- Winter was a time for skiing, Most importantly, though, Jan- the kingdom of God.” of Frequently Asked Questions that Rural Cemetery. Funeral Home; burial in the Peasleeville neral Services Jan. 22, 2011 at St. Patrick’s Editorial Office: basketball games and plenty of uary offers peace and quiet and The way to being a happy family, especially, a family of faith is to learn are found the Pontifical Mission So- Cemetery. Church. 622 Washington Street, comfort food from mom. time. how to live the way of the Beatitudes as Jesus laid it out for the disciples ciety webpage: www.onefamilyin- Massena – Josephine Marie (Germano) Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. “Put on your snowpants, go out With the Christmas season be- and for the Church. mission.org/faqs.html Austin, 85; Funeral Services Jan. 22, 2011 Plattsburgh – Pauline M. (Gamache) West Chazy – Adrienne P. (Bechard) Pauline Janicot Telephone: and play,” we’d hear. “And have hind us and the warmth of Spring The Beatitudes are the way to holiness. Holiness has nothing to do with at St. Mary’s Church; burial in Calvary Dupee, 83; Funeral Services Jan. 17, 2011 Gonyo, 95; Funeral Services Jan. 22, 2011 (315) 608-7556 fun!” before us, we can truly embrace race, color, creed, culture. But it has everything to do with the way we live Who was Pauline Jaricot? Cemetery. at St. John’s Church; burial in Whispering at St. Joseph’s Church; burial in parish My parents reminded us that the blessings of ordinary time, in as a Christian, as a member of our family, as a member of our parish family. The Society for the Propagation of the Faith was founded Maples Memorial Garden. cemetery. E-mail: we lived in the best place in the our church and in our homes. in Lyons, France, in 1822 by a young French laywoman, Massena – Lucille M. (Borey) Dunn, 81; world and winter was just part of Without the distractions of the How do we live a holy life? news@northcountry How do we become a saint? Pauline Jaricot. Inspired by stories she heard about mission- Funeral Services Jan. 17, 2011 at St. catholic.org the deal. holidays, we have homebound ary work in China, she felt called by the Lord to help the When the temperatures drop to hours to build our relationships Are we willing to participate in poverty, mourning injustice, being hum- Mary’s Catholic Church; burial in Calvary Catholic Church's worldwide missionary work. Cemetery. Entered at the 20 below, though, that deal with God and with our loved ble? Pauline herself never traveled to the Missions, which, dur- Post Office: seems a little raw! ones. Do we hunger and thirst for justice’ sake? ing her lifetime, consisted of the Missions in China - and Ogdensburg, NY Still, it’s not hard to count the That’s a pretty good January Are we ready to forgive and to offer mercy to those who have injured us young dioceses in the United States. Pauline gathered Massena – Richard L. Langevin, 60; Fu- 13669 as blessings that come from winter resolution for all of us... although in some way? friends and workers in a family silk mill into "circles of ten," neral Services Jan. 19, 2011 at Church of Periodical Postage. life in the North Country: I can’t guarantee that my own How do we seek integrity while enduring persecution for the sake of asking each person to pray daily for the Missions and sacri- the Sacred Heart; burial in Calvary Ceme- • We definitely learn to conversations with God won’t in- tery. promoting the “the uprightness” that the Law and the Prophets and the fice a penny-a-week (at that time, quite a large sacrifice!). Subscription: toughen up! If everything from clude a prayer or two for a thaw! From this idea emerged the Propagation of the Faith. For one year: Gospel describe? Today the General Fund of the Propagation of the Faith, Mooers – Edith D. Melloh, 88; Funeral In-Diocese Rate: $25 Jesus’ preaching of the Beatitudes prepares us for the fullness of living in which gathers gifts from Catholics all over the world - a Services Jan. 15, 2011 at the Ross Funeral Outside of Diocese Rate: $28 the Kingdom of God. Living the Beatitudes is a process of being trans- concept that originated with Pauline Jaricot and her desire Home. Canadian Rate: US Funds $45 formed and what it means to be fully the person God created us to be. to help all the world's missions - is the basic means of sup- The Beatitudes describe what a fully human being looks like, what a port for the Catholic Church's worldwide Missions. Matters for publication should Has a "cause for sainthood" been established for Pauline be family of faith looks like, what the Church: A Family of Faith looks like. We are not there yet. But we are on the way, the way of being a family Jarioct? addressed to In 1962, 100 years after her death, Pope John XXIII signed Box 326 of faith that is “blessed” and “happy” because we are poor in spirit, meek the decree that proclaimed the virtues of Pauline Marie Jari- Ogdensburg, NY 13669 and humble, ready to suffer for justice, peace and harmony in a world cot declaring her “venerable.” and should be received by whose culture speaks of a culture of death rather than a culture of life. Pope John wrote: “It was she who thought of the Society, Thursday prior to Living the Beatitudes is living the many paradoxes of life. who conceived it, and made it an organized reality.” publication. In what ways do the beatitudes call you to think in terms of gospel Paper is printed each paradoxes—strength in weakness, wisdom in foolishness, victory in fail- Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” Monday; ure, life in death? when writing or changing your Will. dateline is Wednesday. When have I experienced these paradoxes in my life? Member, Catholic Press How may you reach out to others to help them to walk through their www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice Association. pain and come to befriend your own? POSTMASTER: “Rejoice and be glad; your reward will be great in heaven” (Matthew Send address changes to 5:12). North Country Catholic, PO Box 326 Ogdensburg, NY 13669-0326 16 Back pew NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 65, Number 35 JAN. 26, 2011 INSIDE THIS ISSUE 37TH ANNUAL EVENT IN PLATTSBURGH How the Church faces NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY claims of Marian apparitions l PAGE 8 MARCHING Religious leaders address NYC’s high rate of abortion l PAGE 10 CATHOLIC FOR LIFE JAN. 26, 2011 Pro-lifers brave snow and frigid temperatures in walk from Newman Center to St. John’s Church to mark the 38th ‘Jesus was a refugee’ HAITI: ONE anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Jesus was a tion, often in dramatic condi- was a refugee," he said. gration of Christians through refugee - a fact that should tions," the pope said Jan. 16. Throughout the centuries, the ages has increased the YEAR LATER be remembered as societies From its very beginnings, the he said, Christian popula- church's missionary dy- deal with modern issues of church has taken an interest tions have at times suffered namism and ensured that the Challenges of emigration and immigration, in these situations, he said. the necessity to leave their witness of faith reaches new Pope Benedict XVI said. "The parents of Jesus had homelands, impoverishing frontiers. rebuilding "Migration today some- to flee their own land and the countries where they and The pope made the re- times is voluntary and at take refuge in Egypt, in order their ancestors had lived. marks at the Vatican on the other times, unfortunately, is to save the life of their child: On the other hand, the World Day for Migrants and forced by wars or persecu- the Messiah, the son of God, pope said, the voluntary mi- Refugees.

Plattsburgh ON THE MARCH FOR LIFE