20 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 67, Number 42 MARCH 13, 2013 INSIDE THIS ISSUE JEFFERSON Mercy, April 7. Being merciful to others, ST. LAWRENCE VIRTUAL TOUR OF ST. PETER’S FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRIES ARE BACK Placing our complete trust in Jesus, mak- Ogdensburg Ogdensburg CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 YEAR OF FAITH MOVIE NIGHT – Fr. Bryan Stitt will lead a –K og C Friday Night Fish Msgr. Duprey to be ing a good confession, & receiving Com- virtual tour of the Basilica of St. Peter Fries are back every Friday until Easter. NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY CATHOLICISM SERIES Norfolk – The Parish of the Visitation is honored by state Charities munion on the Feast of Mercy Sunday Date: March 14 Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Watertown – “Catholicism: A Journey to having its second parish wide Family directors l PAGE 4 Contact: Call Judy at 315-783-7349 or Time:7p.m. Cost: Adults, $8; Children 5-12, $4; under the Heart of the Faith” to be shown. Movie Night. 315-788-2388, or visit www.thedivine- Place Bishop Brzana Memorial Hall at 5, free; desserts, $1 and cash bar Dates: March 18, 25 Date: March 22 mercy.org St. Mary's Cathedral Many challenges Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 Time: 6:30 p.m. Program:This "Virtual Tour" is offered EUCHARISTIC ADORATION await the next Place: Hearthside Center at the Mother- Place: Visitation Parish Center LIFERIGHT MEETING as part of the Year of Faith to help people Massena – St. Mary’s & St. Joseph’s hold l PAGE 14 house SSJ Features:The Passion of the Christ CATHOLIC Contact: Holy Family Church at 315- Watertown - Liferight of Watertown will taste again for the first time the joy of Benediction and Adoration every Friday. hold its monthly meetings on the third 782-2468 for more information Pilgrimage. Father Stitt worked as a tour Time: 9 a.m. to Noon MARCH 13, 2013 Wednesday of the Month. LEGION OF MARY ACIES CEREMONY guide at St. Peter's from 1999 to 2001. Place: St. Mary’s Family Room Ogdensburg -The Legion of Mary annual SPAGHETTI SUPPER Time: 4 p.m. Place: 312 Sherman St. Acies Ceremony will be held FISH & SHRIMP FRY SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP Watertown – St. Anthony’s Altar Rosary Date: March 17 Church will be having Spaghetti Supper. Features: The office has materials on Gouverneur – St. James School will be Canton – The Surviving Spouse Friend- Conclave begins on Tuesday Time: 2 p.m. infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia having a Fish & Shrimp Fry every Friday ship and Support Group meets the first Date: March 21 Place: Winter Chapel at St. VICAR and chastity. during Lent. Thursday of the month. Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 Mary’s Cathedral. election, known as a con- Rules governing papal decided the date on the fifth Contact: Phone 315-788-8480; website: Date: through March 29 Time: 9 a.m. clave, in a message to re- elections state that a con- day of its pre-conclave meet- Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall Features:The ceremony consists of an By Francis X. Rocca GENERAL www.liferight.org. Time: 4:30 p.m. Place: Best Western University Inn Catholic News Service porters March 8. clave must start between 15 ings, after waiting for the Cost: Adults, $8; children $4.50; under 3, individual consecration and a collective Cost: Adults, $10; Children 12 and The first session of voting and 20 days after the Holy 115 cardinals eligible and ex- free; sauce, $5 per quart meatballs are consecration to Mary. Active members RETIRES LEWIS under, $5; under 5, Free HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS (CNS) - Cardinal elec- inside the will See falls vacant; but shortly pected to vote. $.75 (Bring containers) will renew their consecration to Mary. begin in the afternoon, fol- before his resignation Feb. The last to arrive in K OF C BRUNCH Features: Take-outs available, phone Ogdensburg - St. Mary’s holds a monthly tors assembled in Rome will Msgr. Lawler Features: Take-outs begin at 4 p.m. All interested persons are also welcome. begin voting for the next lowing a morning Mass "Pro 28, Pope Benedict XVI issued was Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Lyons Falls – The South Lewis Knights of ahead for faster service, 287-0130. For Holy Hour to pray for Vocations. eligendo Summo Pontifice" a decree allowing cardinal to Pham Minh Man of Ho Chi has served Columbus will be having and all you can Refreshments will be served pope March 12. Jesuit Father DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY deliveries call 287-0130 Date: Thursday before the First Friday Federico Lombardi, the Vati- ("for the election of the move up the start date if they Minh City, Vietnam, who eat pancake brunch. Time four bishops Watertown – Our Lady of the Sacred IHC MYSTERY PLAYERS : 8 p.m. to 9 can spokesman, announced supreme pontiff") in St. choose. joined the others in Rome Date: March 17 CATHOLICISM SERIES Place: Deacon Winter Chapel Peter's Basilica. The March 7. Heart will hold a Divine Mercy Sunday Heuvelton – IHC Mystery Players will the date for the start of the Time: 8 a.m. to Noon Norfolk – The Church of the Visitation’s Features: Nocturnal Adoration contin- Celebration. present a Mystery Play on the Stations of Place: St. John’s Church Hall Catholicism program has begun for the ues through the night Schedule: March 29 at 3 p.m., the Divine the Cross. Cost: Adults, $6; Children 5-12, $3; Lent and Easter season. Mercy novena will begin by praying the Date: March 24 under 5, free Schedule: Tuesday mornings – 9 a.m. NOVENA FOR MILITARY chaplet; April 7 at 3 p.m. Divine Mercy Time: 7:30 p.m. Report of CARDINALS IN PRAYER Mass followed by a light social; 9:45 a.m. Ogdensburg - Notre Dame Church is Sunday will be celebrated. There will be Place: St. Raphael’s Church Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, CHICKEN AND BISCUIT DINNER DVD presentation by discussion. holding a Weekly novena for the safety special funds Singing of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, & Lyons Falls – St. John’s Church will be Wednesday evenings – 5:30 p.m. Mass of U.S. military personnel having a Chicken and Biscuit dinner. MARCH 17 BRUNCH followed by a light social; 6:30 p.m. DVD Date:Tuesday evenings Special prayers for Healing your family Brasher Falls – A Buffet Brunch will be in diocese tree, Blessing of the Divine Mercy image Date: March 19 presentation followed by discussion. Time: 6:30 p.m. Time held. Michael J. Tooley, diocesan and Benediction of Blessed Sacrament. : 5 p.m. Contact: 315-384-4242 Cost: Adults, $8; children, $4 Date: March 17 DIOCESAN EVENTS fiscal officer, presents the an- Features: The Divine Mercy Devotion nual Special Funds Report in Features: Take-outs and deliveries will Time: 9 a.m. to Noon FISH DINNERS DURING LENT consists of making a Novena by praying Place: K of C Hall this week’s North Country be available by calling 348-6738 or 377- Star Lake – St. Hubert’s Church will have SYMPOSIUM ENVIRONMENT the Chaplet of Divine Mercy beginning Cost: Adults, $7; Children 5-12, $5; Catholic. 3111. fish dinners every Friday during Lent. The Religious Sisters and of the Special funds are monies on Good Friday; celebrating the Feast of Under 5, Free Date: through March 22 diocese are holding a symposium “Awak- that the diocese holds for particular purposes such as Time: 5 p.m. ening the Dreamer: Symposium on Envi- Bishop Terry R. LaValley has an- disability insurance, mission Costs: Adults, $9; Seniors, $8 ronment Sustainability.” nounced the retirement of Msgr. Features: Deep fried or oven baked. Dates: April 13, Saranac Lake, Adiron- projects, priests retirement, lay employee retirement and Robert L. Lawler from his position as Take-outs call 848-3612 dack Medical Center; April 14, Water- unemployment insurance. , effective Easter Sun- town, Sisters of St. Joseph The report also includes an day, March 31. Msgr. Lawler, 82, re- CATHOLICISM SERIES Time: 1 p.m. to 4 accounting of the Diocesan tired as of St. Mary’s Church in Massena – The Catholic Community of Presenters: Mercy Sister Diane Guerin Trust Fund and the Deposit Waddington and St. John the Baptist Massena/Louisville will be using Fr. and Claire Maier, Mercy Associate and Loan Account as well as in Madrid, in June 2012.He has held Robert Barron’s video series “Catholi- messages about the report the position of Vicar General under cism” during this Year of faith. MEN’S CONFERENCE from Tooley and Bishop four bishops, first appointed by Dates: On Wednesdays, April 10,17,24; Syracuse – The Diocese of Syracuse is LaValley. Bishop Paul S. Loverde in 1994 and May 1,8 planning its annual Catholic Men’s Con- SPECIAL SECTION, PAGES 7-12 then re-appointed by Bishop Gerald Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 ference “Ignite 2013.” M. Barbarito, Bishop Robert J. Cun- Place: St. Mary’s Social Hall Date: March 23 ningham and Bishop LaValley.Bishop Cost: No cost, but workbooks can be pur- Time: 8 a.m. to 5 Rest in Peace, LaValley also announced the new chased for $25 Place: SRC Arena, Onondaga Community CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING Vicar General will be Father Joseph Father, Deacon Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago prays the rosary before a prayer service with eucharistic adoration in St. Peter's Basilica at College A. Morgan, of St. Mary’s Cathe- the Vatican March 6. Also pictured is Cardinal Thomas C. Collins of Toronto, right. More than 100 cardinals gathered in front of BINGO NEW NIGHT Features: Opening Mass with Bishop and Sister dral. Bernini's statue, "The Chair of St. Peter," for the evening service. The cardinals are scheduled to meet in the Sistine Chapel Massena – St. Mary’s & St. Joseph’s Bingo Cunningham, three speakers: Joe Lom- March 12 to begin to vote for the next pope. FULL STORY, PAGE 3 is now on Thursday nights. bardi, Fr. Dave Pivonka and Patrick Rites held for Fr. Paschal Rys, Deacon Features: Early Bird game starts at 7 Madrid Donald Dashnaw, Sr. Michele Guerin p.m. Pull tabs, 50/50 and concession Registration: Online at www.ignite- YEAR OF FAITH VIDEO CONTEST: Win a week at Camp Guggenheim... p. 17 available. catholicmen.org FULL STORIES, PAGES 4, 6 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 19 MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR’S NOTES OBITUARIES The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Altona – Douglas H. “Doug” Boyea, 72; Cemetery, New Breman. 2013 at St. Alexander’s Church; burial in CATHOLIC Funeral Services March 6, 2013 at Holy St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Chazy. Box 326 Waiting, waiting and giving thanks Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. Angel’s Church. Hogansburg – Beatrice E. Deer Jacobs, Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 The Society for the Propagation of the Faith 100; Funeral March 5, 2013 at St. Regis Ogdensburg – Jane (Adams) Bjork, 71; USPS 0039-3400 The calendar may show it’s its own time. Perhaps by the and worries of our ministry could be ac- Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director AuSable Forks – Gerald A. “Jerry” Hart, Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Funeral March 4, 2013 at Notre Dame Lent, but it sure feels time you read this, our In our diocesan family, this is complished without adequate BISHOP TERRY 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 62; Funeral Services March 2, 2013 at the Church; burial in Notre Dame Cemetery. like Advent in our baby will have been born a perfect time to pray in resources. R. LAVALLEY (315) 393-2920; fax 1-866-314-7296 Keeseville house. and the papal voting will thanksgiving for our beloved We also understand that it’s Thwaits Zaumetzer Funeral Home; burial – Louis F. Baraby, 82; Memorial President [email protected] in North Jay Cemetery. Services March 7, 2013 at St. John’s Ogdensburg – Addisyn Burke, infant; Fu- MSGR. ROBERT L. LAWLER Everywhere we have begun. Msgr. Lawler who is finally able critical to have talented and turn we are waiting. Spring’s arrival will re- to be free of administrative dedicated staff people to safe- Church; burial in Immaculate Conception neral Services March 7, 2013 at Frary Fu- Vice President Brownville – Blanche F. (Audette) Cemetery. neral Home. SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ We’re waiting for quire more waiting, but concerns that have marked his guard all the donations from Melisko, 88; Funeral Services March 6, Secretary-Treasurer the announcement of signs are there for that as priesthood since the first day the hard-working generous Hear their MARY LOU KILIAN a new pope, we’re well. he stepped into a Catholic parishioners in our diocese. 2013 at Immaculate Conception Church; Keeseville – Richard G. Bouyea Sr., 80; Fu- Saranac Lake – Julie Anne (Keese) Dar- Editor/ waiting for the arrival In the meantime, we Charities office. For the past ten years we burial in Sanford Corners Cemetery. neral March 7, 2013 at St. John’s Church; rah, 85; Funeral Services March 2, 2013 at of a new granddaugh- still have Lent. This week’s NCC also shows have been blessed to have General Manager need for help burial in Fairview Cemetery. St. Bernard’s Church; burial in St. ter and we’re waiting We still have the oppor- how much we can be grateful Michael Tooley, the diocesan Canton – Bernard L. “Bud” Coffey, 89; Fu- Bernard’s Cemetery. Publish 45 is- for the appearance of Mary Lou tunity to join in prayer for those who are still guard- fiscal officer, and his excellent neral Services March 9, 2013 at St. Mary’s Malone – Vivien D. (Trombley) Lamica, spring. for our church as the car- ing the administration of our staff watch every penny for us. From the Director’s Desk, sues per year: Kilian Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Church; burial in North Russell Cemetery. 79; Funeral Services March 8, 2013 at Watertown – Frederick N. Deline, 81; Fu- Weekly except It’s hard to be pa- dinals cast their votes in diocese. We may still be waiting for Notre Dame Church. neral Services March 9, 2013 at Our Lady issue after tient – on all counts. the Sistine Chapel. Those of us who work for the more blessings in our lives but Diocesan Director We can be assured, of course, And we have time to pray for in the North we are certainly grateful for Canton – Kathleen M. (Wood) Murphy, of the Sacred Heart Church; burial in Christmas, one 79; Funeral March 8, 2013 at St. Mary’s Massena – Joseph Conrad Guilbert, 76; Glenwood Cemetery. week in Janu- that everything will happen in our families with all their joys Country understand that none those we have now! The cry is familiar to us all. And yet, it is still a shock ary, one week to the heart as we hear it each Good Friday – the cry of Church; burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Funeral Services March 7, 2013 at Church in March and every other Christ on the Cross, “My God, my God, why have you of the Sacred Heart; burial in Calvary Watertown – Josephine V. Messina, 83; week in July by the Diocese abandoned me?” Carthage – Yolanda M. “Helen” (Ricco) Cemetery. Funeral Services March 5, 2013 at St. An- of Ogdensburg. FR. BILL SAYS But haven’t we sometimes felt abandoned ourselves? Corbine, 85; Funeral Services March 7, thony’s Church; burial in Glenwood 622 Washington Street, Og- As we with the serious illness of a precious child 2013 at St. James Church; burial in St. Massena – James Howard Robert, 69; Cemetery. densburg, N.Y. 13669. or parent? As we are told, at age 53, that our job has James Cemetery. Memorial Service March 3, 2013 at Dear Holy Father...a letter for next pope been terminated? In the gray loneliness that follows Phillips Memorial Home. Watertown – Jane A. Brenon Taylor, 78; Editorial Office: the death of a beloved wife or husband? At these Colton – Robert P. “Bob” Whalen, 87; Fu- Funeral March 6, 2013 at St. Anthony’s 622 Washington Street, times, hope seems to have disappeared. Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. This morning at Mass, the We have prayed hard for you. important you are to us, the neral Services March 9, 2013 at St. Mooers – Mary Ellen (LeClaire) Garrand, Church; burial in Brownville Cemetery. Old Testament reading was During the conclave, our People of God. You will be And yet, in the midst of our darkness, we remember Patrick’s Church. 85; Funeral March 11, 2013 at St. Telephone: from the Book of Daniel; the prayer was that all the Cardinal watched. What you do will be that God did not abandon His beloved Son, but raised Joseph’s ; burial in parish cemetery. Winthrop – William D. Quiness Jr., 69; Fu- Him from death to glory. And God does not abandon (315) 608-7556 reading was a prayer spoken electors would chose the per- analyzed by many. I believe Croghan – Doris M. (Mellnitz) Turck, 79; neral Services March 2, 2013 at the Ham- us. by one of the men in the fiery fect leader for our Church. So, that God will inspire you to be Funeral Services March 5, 2013 at St. Morrisonville – Theresa A. (Hemingway) mill Funeral Home; burial in Brookdale E-mail: furnace. we believe that you are that that perfect leader, that perfect The heart of the Church’s missionary work is to bring news@northcountry The prayer expressed in one, the Pope for our time. We guide for our Church. all people of the world, in all times, this message that Stephen’s Church; burial in St. Peter’s Seaver, 66; Funeral Services March 9, Cemetery. catholic.org many ways my own prayer for are confident that you will In the Spirit of Our Savior, God, in Christ, has saved us and is with us, day by day. our Catholic Church as the Col- make a difference in our may you become the Good The Society for the Propagation of the Faith continues ference. Our Catholic Church Entered at the lege of Cardinals meets prepar- Church and in the world – to Shepherd, always ready to to seek prayer and sacrifice for the world’s missions, needs you to step into the pa- Stopping abortion expansion Post Office: ing to elect our new Pope. heal the Church where it is make our Church better and now some 1,100 dioceses in Asia, Africa, the Pacific Is- pacy with boldness, with a Ogdensburg, NY In the Scripture reading, the wounded, to bring new life into better – a Church always ready lands and Latin America. spirit of love and concern for 13669 as prayer is that God will protect the Church where it is dying, to make the world better and Help is offered for pastoral and evangelizing pro- all of us. to be top priority at lobby day Periodical Postage. his people and not forget his to boldly challenge us better – a Church alive in the grams, for catechists, catechetical work, healthcare and Be unafraid to do all that is covenant with them. Catholics to action, to be un- daring spirit of St. Peter and St. to build churches. State address, Gov. Andrew allow abortions. needed to bring new life to our ALBANY - Stopping Gov. An- Subscription: Azariah prays, “We are re- afraid to change what must be Paul. We are prepared to be Missionaries still respond to the command of Jesus, Cuomo grouped it with his In addition to the fight Church as the , drew Cuomo’s proposed Re- For one year: duced, O Lord, beyond all changed. united in all things with you, “Go and teach all nations.” Missionaries also continue proposed Women's Equality against abortion expansion, the Christ who will always be productive Health Act will be In-Diocese Rate: $27 other nations, brought low I pray that you realize how Our Holy Father. to depend on assistance from the Society for the Propa- Act, which prioritizes nine participants from all eight with you. I guarantee that you the priority of Catholics Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 everywhere in the world this gation of the Faith to sustain them in their service to other women's equality is- dioceses of New York State will find the support of the gathering for the annual day because of our sins. We the poorest of the poor. Thank you for being a “home sues the bishops support, will lobby on issues related People of God always praying Catholics at the Capitol lobby have in our day no prince, missionary” and helping in your own way. day March 20 in Albany. like equal pay, zero tolerance to Catholic schools, poverty, Matters for publication for you – you will not fail. oblation, or leader.” God calls all of us to be His voice, reminding others While the lobby day in- for sexual harassment and Medicaid and prisons. should be May God the Father give you I have decided to write a let- that He is with us always. This Lent, would you be one cludes a slate of issues of human trafficking laws. The participants will at- addressed to the confidence to create new ter to the new Pope. I suspect I of those loving missionaries with your support of the "All these laudable initia- tend a workshop on the is- PO Box 326 life in our Church. May Jesus – concern to Catholics, with will not be the only one. Society for the Propagation of the Faith? As I ask al- tives for women are being sues, meet with legislators, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 our Lord and Savior who lived the abortion bill, "we're talk- As I write this, the conclave ways for your prayers, I ask also for your financial sac- held hostage by this Repro- pray the rosary with he and should be received by and died for us – give you a ing about innocent human has not begun but the election rifice in whatever way you can help our mission family, ductive Health Act," Mr. Knights of Columbus and Thursday to truly missionary spirit to reach life and a bill that can have may be completed by the time you are in effect telling them: “God will never abandon Poust said. process to the Cathedral of publication. out to all peoples with the mes- long-lasting effects," said that this gets to you – either you.” And everyone should know that! The bill would add a broad the Immaculate Conception sage of our Savior. Dennis Poust, communica- way here I go. Thank you! And may God bless you and your loved health exception into state for 1:30 p.m. Mass. Paper is printed each Your ministry has suddenly tions director for the New Holy Father, I am praying for ones this Lent as you stand by the Cross of our mission law, which currently allows For more information and Monday; broadened but Jesus will al- York State Catholic Confer- you. You will be remembered family. late-term abortions to pro- to register for the lobby day, dateline is Wednesday. ways be walking with you. ence, which represents New each and every time I celebrate If you are interested in a World Mission Rosary, tect the mother's life, could online, go to Member, Catholic Press May the Holy Spirit give you York State’s Bishops in mat- Mass. You have accepted a please contact the Mission Office at 315-393-2920 and allow healthcare profession- www.nyscatholic.org or con- Association. the wisdom to oversee this ters of public policy. very heavy cross and we are we would be happy to forward them to you as long as als who are not physicians to tact the diocesan coordinator Church with love and that The bill in question is the POSTMASTER: grateful for you. Our expecta- supplies last. Thank you. perform abortion proce- Daughter of Charity Sister boldness. Reproductive Health Act, Send address changes to tions are high, but you can be dures, could undermine ma- Donna Franklin, director of Catholics throughout the which has been introduced North Country Catholic, confident that the Holy Spirit ternity and prenatal care Catholic Charities at (315) world need your leadership – a Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” by governors every year PO Box 326 will bless your Papacy. programs and could be used 393-2255, ccdirect@wad- bold leadership, rooted in since 2007. Ogdensburg, NY You can and must make a dif- when writing or changing your Will. to compel all hospitals to hams.edu. . faith, hope and love. In his January State of the 13669-0326 www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice 18 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 ADIRONDACK MONTHLY PRAYER GROUP ST. JOSEPH FEAST DAY LENTEN FISH FRY Sciota – Monthly prayer group to be Bombay – Father Howard Venette will held second Friday of the month. celebrate and be Homilist at the St. Msgr. Lawler to retire as Vicar General Bloomingdale – St. Paul’s parish will be Time: 2 p.m. Joseph Feast Day Mass. having a Lenten Fish Fry. Ogdensburg – Bishop Terry R. Date: March 15 Place: To be determined, contact Nancy Date: March 19 Monette at 561-8225 for details Time: 5:30 p.m. LaValley has announced the Time: 5 p.m. retirement of Msgr. Robert L. FOLLOW ME Place: Parish Hall Features: praying the Rosary, The Divine Place: St. Joseph’s Church Lawler from his position as Cost: Adults, $9; Children, $6 Chaplet, centering around creative Features: Meatless covered dish dinner Vicar General, effective ESSEX follows at the parish hall. Easter Sunday, March 31. ‘How do you say ‘thank you’ CLINTON Msgr. Lawler, 82, retired as HOME-STYLE FISH FRY OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION LENTEN CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Ticonderoga – St. Mary’s School Pre-K Malone – The Malone Council 308 of the Waddington and St. John the for such selfless giving?’ AuSable Forks – Holy Name Knights of Baptist in Madrid, in June Columbus Council 2301 will host a and Kindergarten Open House and Reg- K of C will be hosting their annual istration Night will be held. Lenten Chicken and Biscuit dinner. 2012. home-style fish fry dinner. He has held the position of service and leadership at Catholic Chari- Date: March 15 Date: March 14 Date: March 20 Vicar General under four ties. I am particularly reminded of the Time Time By Bishop Terry R. LaValley Time: 4 p.m. to 7 : 6 p.m. to 7 : 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 bishops, first appointed by many couples who were blessed with Place: Holy Name School Features: Applications are being ac- Place: K of C Hall Bishop Paul S. Loverde in With the announcement of the retire- children through ’s loving as- The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. Cost: sistance in the adoption process. Of Cost: Adults, $8, Children under 12, $5 cepted for the Fall 2013 school year at Adults, $8; children under 5, Free 1994 and then re-appointed ment of Monsignor Robert Lawler as the Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: this time. Call the school at 518-585- Features: Supports council charities by Bishop Gerald M. Barbar- Vicar General of the Diocese of Ogdens- course, this was all in addition to his min- North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, 7433 if you have any questions. You may ito, Bishop Robert J. Cun- burg, I thought it an opportune moment istry as pastor in several parishes over SPAGHETTI DINNER Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; also email [email protected]. Check ADORATION AND CONFESSION ningham and Bishop to reflect with you on the tremendous the years. Plattsburgh - Seton Catholic "40 Days of e-mail [email protected]. How much more can one man give? us out on the web at stmarysschoolti- Malone – Join members of the Malone LaValley. debt of gratitude that the Church of Og- Hope" Project Will feature a spaghetti Bishop LaValley also an- How do you say “thank you” for such self- Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. conderoga.org Catholic Parishes each Thursday evening densburg and I owe to this devoted priest and meatballs dinner nounced the new Vicar Gen- of God. less giving? for Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacra- eral will be Father Joseph A. The North Country Catholic placed be- With his retirement as Vicar General, Date: March 23 LENTEN BIBLE STUDY PROGRAM DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Time: 4 p.m. to 7 ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER ment of Reconciliation. Morgan, rector of St. Mary’s fore us the biography of a man who con- Monsignor can now stop adding to the Ellenburg Center – Our Lady of the Plattsburgh – Divine Mercy Sunday to Elizabethtown Time hundreds of board meetings he has at- Place: Seton Academy – St. Elizabeth’s will hold : 7 p.m. to 8 Cathedral and Defender of tinues to have a powerful impact on the Adirondacks House of Prayer will offer a be celebrated. the Bond for the Diocesan HENDRICK PHOTO tended over the years. While the meet- Cost: $7 Adults, $5 Children under 12. its annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner. Place: Notre Dame Church Church we love. Serving as the Vicar Gen- Lenten Bible Study Program. Date: April 7 Date: Marriage Tribunal. Msgr. Robert L. Lawler, who is leaving his eral of our Diocese, Monsignor Lawler has ings may come to an end, his priestly Take outs no additional cost. March 17 JEFFERSON Dates: March16; April 6 Place: St. Peter’s Parish Time: 2 p.m. to 6 position as Vicar General on Easter Sun- been the closest advisor and confidante work doesn’t! I am so grateful for his val- Features: Monies raised go to buy ued ministry at St. Joseph’s Home in Og- Time: 10:30 a.m. to Noon Schedule: Exposition of the Blessed Place: Parish Hall BEREAVEMENT MEETING About Msgr. Lawler day, is shown after his final Mass as pas- of four bishops. His thoughtful and wise Water Filter Systems for the North Coun- tor of St. John the Baptist Church in densburg. We all continue to seek his Features: Rita Breen will be reflecting on Sacrament 12:15-2:30 p.m.; New Video: Cost Watertown Msgr. Lawler was born in counsel, always flavored with great pas- try Mission of Hope. : Adults, $11; children under 12, $5 – An Ecumenical Bereave- wise counsel and cherish his friendship. Jesus, I Trust in You 12:15-1:35 p.m.; Oneonta, NY, Nov. 9, 1930 Madrid in June of 2012. toral sensitivity, has aided bishops in themes of Lent Light lunch provided. Do- Features: Corned Beef or Ham, cabbage, ment Meeting to be held. making difficult decisions. Join me in thanking Monsignor Robert nations appreciated. Sacrament of Reconciliation in the carrots, potatoes with drink and dessert. Date: March 25 and studied for the priest- the Campaign for Human De- TAIZE PRAYER hood at Wadhams Hall Semi- The tremendous love and respect that Lawler for being such a kind, caring Contact: RSVP 518-594-3253 or chapel 1:15-2:15 p.m.; Chaplet of Divine Time velopment, Catholic Relief priest. His genuine care for the most vul- Plattsburgh - St. Peter’s Parish will Take-out available after 1:30 p.m. Tick- : 7 p.m. nary College and Catholic the priests of our Diocese have for Monsi- [email protected] Mercy and Prayer Service begin at 2:30 ets for a cash raffle and other items Place: Sisters of St. Joseph Hearthside Services and health affairs. gnor was evidenced when, not once, but nerable among us leaves us with much to gather for “Taize Prayer Around the University of America. He was also appointed to nu- p.m.; Blessing of Religious objects will Hospitality Center. twice, he was elected to lead our diocese admire and imitate. Cross.” He was ordained to the merous local and state or- EUCHARISTIC ADORATION take place during the service. Refresh- as when we We pray that God bless him with good Date: March 22 LIVING OUR FAITH Speaker: Rev. Toby Schilling, Director of priesthood May 19, 1956, ganizations serving mental Plattsburgh – Eucharistic Adoration is ments will be available in the Emmaus Schroon Lake - As part of the Year of Pastoral Care at Samaritan Medical Cen- and immediately began a 30 bishop-less. health. During this time of transition in Time: 7 p.m. health and social welfare the Church universal and locally, we held throughout the year every Wednes- Room from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Faith program at Our Lady of Lourdes ter, in Watertown. His topic will be "The year association with This special service to the bishops and Features: Taize prayer includes song, si- needs. diocese all developed after thirty years of thank God for leaders such as Monsignor day, Thursday, and Friday. Catholic Charities of the Dio- lence and Sacred Scripture in an atmos- Church and Joseph's Church, "Liv- Silver Lining". In 1989, Msgr. Lawler was rendering remarkable ministry to the vul- Lawler whose love of Jesus and service in Place: St. John’s chapel EUCHARISTIC ADORATION cese of Ogdensburg. appointed chairman of the phere of quiet reflection. The music is ing Our Faith": The Catechism of the nerable in our North Country through his His Name continues to inspire our own Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Keeseville –The Keeseville Altar Rosary Father Lawler was named Diocesan Planning Commit- simple, with brief refrains repeated in Catholic Church" Will be presented LENT 4.5 PROGRAM assistant secretary of faith journeys. Theme: “Silent and solitary, Saint Society will sponsor a Sunday weekly Schedule: Watertown tee, and pastor in Canton in the manner of the mantra of the Eastern Fridays at 4:30 p.m. at St. – “Walking in the Footsteps Catholic Charities in 1956, Joseph was always united in mind with Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament. Joseph’s Church, Olmstedville; Sundays of Jesus, embracing Christian Simplicity”, 1995. Church or the rosary of the Western director of the Watertown In 1967, he was named Jesus and Mary. . . . We have close to us Time: 1 p.m. to 4 at 4:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, this six week program explores ways of Catholic Charities office in Church. Chaplain of In 1977, Bishop Brzana rec- given to a monsignor. Beach diocese - the diocesan just as much as Joseph …we have our Place: Immaculate Conception Church Schroon Lake. living in harmony with Creation, God 1957 and executive secretary with the of Monsignor. Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, but our Features: A summary of the catechism, and the whole human family. of the agency in 1959. ommended to Pope Paul VI On two separate occasions Board of ap- CORNED BEEF DINNER He was also honored in 1986 that Msgr. Lawler be named a - when Bishop Loverde was pointed Msgr. Lawler as the poor eyes fail to see Him. Let us become SOAKING PRAYER Date: He also served as an assis- with Catholic Charities Cari- Peru – Court St. Monica of St. Augustine’s known as YOUCAT, is available at $11.25. March 14, 21; April 10, 17, 24 Prelate of Honor. Msgr. named bishop of Arlington, administrator of the Ogdens- interior souls and we shall immediately Plattsburgh – Soaking Prayer is offered Contact: For further information, call Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11 OR 6:30 p.m. to 8. tant pastor at Holy Family in tas Award, given annually to is having its annual Corned Beef Dinner. Watertown from 1957 to Lawler was named a Protono- Va., diocese and when Bishop burg diocese until a new see.” (St. Peter Julian Eymard). every second and fourth Wednesday of (518) 532-7100. Place: Hearthside Hospitality Center at an individual who exempli- Date: March 16 1959. tary Apostolic June 17, 1995 Gerald M. Barbarito was bishop was named by the Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email the month under the direction of the fies a spirit of love and char- Time: 4 p.m. to 6:30 Sisters of St. Joseph motherhouse The priest continued to di- the highest honor that can be named to the West Palm pope. us at [email protected] Living Water’s Healing Ministry. FRANKLIN ity. Place: Cost: $5 per session for materials and rect Catholic Charities until St. Augustine Parish Center Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 Cost: Adults, $8; Children 4-12, $4 light refreshments 1986 when he was named LENTEN ADORATION Place: Upper room at St. Peters Contact: pastor in Brownville and Entertainment: Don-Yo DJ Service CABBAGE ROLL SALE 324-5718 or 782-3460; Plattsburgh – St. Peter’s will offer week- Features: A quiet prayerful environ- Brushton – St. Mary’s will be having www.lent45.org for more information Dexter. ment, to be soaked in God's love During his tenure with SOUP-SALAD-BREAD day adoration during Lent through 7 PM their famous St. Patrick’s Day Cabbage on Wednesday of Holy Week. Catholic Charities he served Altona – Holy Angels will hold Soup- Roll Sale. DOLLAR DINNER Schedule: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. after PRAYER MEETING Date: Watertown as diocesan coordinator of Salad-Bread Wednesdays during Lent. March 18 –The Knights of Columbus 7 a.m. Mass until 7 p.m.; Mon. only After Plattsburgh – A weekly prayer meeting Time: Place: Parish Hall 6 a.m. Watertown Council #259 will be having 7 a.m. Mass until 9 p.m. will be held every Wednesday (except Time: 5:15 p.m. to 6:30; 6:30-7 pray be- Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center a Dollar Dinner. Contact:To sign up for one hour a week the first Wednesday). Cost: Date fore the Blessed Sacrament with Sta $4 : March 20 of adoration or for more information, call Time: 7 p.m. tions of the Cross; 7 p.m. Celebrate Mass. Features: May be pre-ordered starting Time: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. the rectory at 563-1692 or email kje- Place: St. Peter’s Church, St. Brother Place: Contact: Sandy or Fr. Gilbert, 236-5848 March 15, call 518-529-6580 for all or- IHC Intermediate School [email protected]. Andre' Chapel. ders. CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 17 MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 Rites held for Funeral held in S. C. for AT THE MOVIES Father Paschal Deacon Donald R. Dashnaw OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL cle caught in the powerful "Kansas," he says dismis- HANAHAN, S.C. – A Mass of Chris- Deacon Dashnaw was a Ko- By John Mulderig updraft of a tornado. As sively, "is full of good men" - Rys, OFM Conv. tian Burial for Deacon Don- rean War veteran where he Catholic News Service Judy Garland long ago dis- - is eventually proven to be ald R. Dashnaw, 81, a native served with the United States covered, transport by misguided. of Morrisonville, was held Army. He received his Bache- twister leads to just one There's even an echo of CHICOPEE, MASS. – A Mass of Lush visuals and sly Christian Burial for Conven- March 6 at Divine Redeemer lor of Science in Education humor boost "Oz the Great place: the magical land that the Bible -- and of John Mil- tual Franciscan Father Catholic Church. from Plattsburgh State Uni- and Powerful" (Disney), di- shares Oscar's moniker. ton's great epic "Paradise Paschal Rys, 89 was held He died Feb. 28; burial was versity, continued on to his rector Sam Raimi's 3-D pre- There, Oscar discovers Lost" -- as one character's March 9 at St. Stanislaus Carolina Memorial Park, studies at Albany State Uni- quel to the 1939 classic that both his arrival and his consumption of an apple Basilica. North Charleston, South Car- versity and on to Clarkson "The Wizard of Oz." eventual victory over the marks her irrevocable em- Father Rys, who served in olina. University to receive his de- Like its imperishable forces of darkness gripping brace of wickedness. the Diocese of Ogdensburg Bishop Stanislaus J. Brzana gree in Chemistry. predecessor, Raimi's fantasy the realm have been proph- Yet several plot points, in- from 1979 to 2002, died ordained Deacon Dashnaw to After moving to Charleston adventure is based on the esied. His triumph, should cluding Oscar's fateful ride March 5 at St. Hyacinth Res- the permanent diaconate for retirement, earned a Doc- writings of L. Frank Baum he attain it, will yield Oscar in the balloon aforesaid, idence. Oct. 5, 1985 in St. Mary’s torate in Education from (1856-1919). This second the throne of Oz along with turn on his womanizing. Burial followed in St. Cathedral in Ogdensburg. Kennedy Western. stroll down the Yellow Brick the immense wealth of its The specifics of his love- Stanislaus Cemetery. In the Diocese of Ogdens- He was employed by Ay- Road, however, incorporates treasury. 'em-and-leave-'em lifestyle burg, he served as a deacon erst Labs in Rouses Point, as But Oscar's self-doubt are omitted, as are the lim- Born John Rys in Deacon Donald Dashnaw thematic elements that Chicopee Falls, on July 14, assistant St. Alexander’s a chemistry teacher at Peru make it unsuitable for small poses a stumbling block on its to which he carries his Dashnaw and wife Linda of 1923, the son of Stanley and Church in Morrisonville and Central School and as a part- moviegoers, who also might the way to his promised seductions. Even so, the Fr. Paschal Rys Potsdam, Alfred Dashnaw Mary (Kusmierz) Rys, he as a chaplain at Dannemora time teacher at Clinton Com- be frightened by some of destiny. So too does his ini- subject, however vaguely and wife Jeannie of took the name Paschal upon companied Dr. King on the Correctional Facility. Upon munity College in the spooky creatures jump- tial inability to determine treated, is not one that be- Ridgeville; Peter Dashnaw entry into the novitiate of March to Selma and partici- his move to South Carolina Plattsburgh and Trident ing out at them from the which of his new home- longs in a picture for chil- CNS PHOTO/DISNEY and wife Cheryl of Sum- the Franciscan Con- pated with Robert Kennedy he continued diaconal serv- Technical College in screen. land's three presiding dren. Michelle Williams stars in a scene from the movie "Oz the Great and Powerful." merville, S.C. Deacon Dash- ventual order. in the effort to integrate the ice at Divine Redeemer Charleston, S.C. For many Long before Dorothy was witches -- Theodora (Mila Additionally, tots might be naw's surviving siblings are He completed his novi- University of Alabama. Catholic Church and school years, he also sold life and ever heard from -- so open- Kunis), Evanora (Rachel overwhelmed by the sight The film contains mature - adults and adolescents. brother, Roland and wife Car- tiate at St. Joseph Cupertino Father Paschal changed in Hanahan, S.C. health insurance for Metro- ing scenes reveal -- a small- Weisz) or Glinda (Michelle of grand-scale pyrotechnics references, perilous situa- The Motion Picture Associ- olyn Dashnaw and sister, Friary, in Ellicott City, MD, the direction of his life en- Deacon Dashnaw is sur- politan Life Insurance Com- time carnival roamed the Williams) -- truly embodies and by such sinister beasts tions, a couple of mild oaths ation of America rating is PG Doris and husband Raymond 1941-42, professed simple tirely when, in 1979, he was vived by his wife, Leona; pany in Plattsburgh. plains that featured among goodness. as the winged baboons who and potentially upsetting -- parental guidance sug- Turbide, all of Plattsburgh. vows as a Franciscan asked to move to the Dio- daughters Donna Shelters Donations may be made in its attractions the magic As scripted by Mitchell take flight to protect the in- images. The Catholic News gested. Some material may He is also survived by 22 Aug. 15, 1942, and solemn cese of Ogdensburg where and husband Dennis and his honor to Divine Re- show of Oscar Diggs (James Kapner and David Lindsay- terests of dark magic. Service classification is A-II - not be suitable for children. grandchildren and 22 great- vows on Aug. 15, 1946. he became the Pastor of St. Debbie Holbrook and hus- deemer Catholic Church, Franco), a charming rogue Abaire, "Oz" emphasizes grandchildren. He was ordained to the Hedwig Parish, Houseville band Tom, all of North 1106 Fort Drive, Hanahan, SC known to one and all by his confidence, cooperation, the He was pre-deceased by priesthood on June 16, and St. Mary Parish in Con- Charleston; six sons, Richard 29406, or to Piedmont Hos- nickname, Oz. marvels of science and the daughter Elizabeth Winser of 1951, by Bishop Christo- stableville Dashnaw and wife Susan pice, 501A DeAnna Lane, Off stage, Oscar is gifted kind of generalized faith in Summerville, S.C. pher J. Weldon, in St. Father Paschal shared his from Florida; Paul Dashnaw Charleston, SC 29492. Con- at weaving romantic illu- happy endings that consti- Raised in Morrisonville, the Michael Cathedral, Spring- love of music, and his love and wife Linda; Edward dolences may be sent to the sions for the many ladies tutes Hollywood's offense- son of Raymond and Mary field, Mass. of decorating (he had been Dashnaw and wife Holly of family at www.caroli- who take his fancy, a talent proof substitute for religion. Dashnaw of Morrisonville, Father Paschal spent the a window dresser at Macy's North Charleston; Thomas namemorial.com. that sometimes gets him in Oscar is, nevertheless, first 31 years of his priest- when he was a student at to trouble. shown praying to God in hood at St. Francis Parish, Boston College) with his In fact, it's while he's on times of need -- as, for in- Bessemer, Alabama where parishioners. He is remem- the run from an outraged stance, while spinning he was associate pastor bered as a gifted State Charities directors to rival that he hops into a hot- through the tornado. And from 1951-1970 and pastor story-teller, with a dra- air balloon and casts off, his stated ambition to be a from 1970-1979. matic flair who was known only to find his escape vehi- great man, rather than During the years of 1970- for dressing up as a clown, honor Msgr. Dennis Duprey merely a good one -- 1973 he also served as cam- a fireman, St. Francis, or pus minister of Livingston Santa Claus for community ALBANY - The New York State tributed to the work of the Msgr. Duprey’s “steady University and the Univer- events Council of Catholic Charities Council and exemplifies the hand and wise counsel has Year of Faith youth sity of Alabama where he Father Paschal returned Directors will present its quiet leadership exhibited by made the transition smooth became a friend of Coach to his hometown in 2002 2013 Vincenza DeFazio Vinnie DeFazio. “ and productive, said Earl "Bear" Bryant. During this when he was assigned to Award to Msgr. Dennis J. Msgr. Duprey, pastor of St. Earl Eichelberger, Director for video contest set time he also ministered to the St. Hyacinth Senior Fri- Duprey. Peter’s Church in Platts- Catholic Charities NYS ars Residence. He will be honored March burgh, has served on the Catholic Conference. the mission churches in The Diocese of Ogdensburg is sponsoring a Year of Faith He is survived by two 19 at the annual Convening Criminal Justice Advisory “(He is) currently once Eutaw and Reform, AL. He Youth Video Contest. brothers, Henry and Edward of the Council of Catholic Committee since 1986 and again chair of the committee also became the Catholic Young Catholics of the diocese, ages 12-18 are invited to Rys, and several family Charities Directors at the has been chair of that com- and can be looked to for well- campus minister at South- submit a one-to-three minute video on the theme ‘What my members. His parents and Desmond Hotel and Conven- mittee on different occa- reasoned and thoughtful di- ern Baptist College in Birm- Catholic Faith Means to Me.’ four brothers, Walter, Al- tion Center. sions. He guided that rection. (His) commitment to ingham, AL from The winning video will be announced and aired at the 2013 bert, Stanley, and Stephen The Vincenza DeFazio committee from its role as the work of Catholic Chari- 1977-1979. Diocesan Youth Rally April 27 at Seton Catholic School in died previously. Award was established by an advisory committee for ties in the Diocese of Og- During the years he Plattsburgh. Memorial contributions the Council of Catholic Char- the NYS Catholic Conference densburg and in the State of served in Bessemer, Father The prize will be a week of summer camp at Guggenheim. may be made to the Francis- ities Directors in 1992 “to Public Policy Committee to New York has truly been ex- Paschal was active in the The entry form and rules may be obtained at can Education Burse, 12300 recognize the contributions its current role as a commit- ceptional and is worthy of civil rights movement and www.rcdony.org/youthrallyvideo. Folly Quarter Rd. Ellicott of a Catholic Charities staff tee of the Council of Catholic recognition,” Eichelberger became friends with Dr. The deadline for submission is April 10. Martin Luther King. He ac- City, MD 21042. member who has con- Charities Directors. said. 16 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 5 MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Early mornings on the mountain top Jesus places something new in the law: mercy! her spare time, after school, she taught fourth Joseph’s. But the natives were friendly and wel- By Robert G. Main, Jr. grade boys how to serve Mass at Notre Dame coming, and this French boy felt very comfort- Lent is a time of endless cision to send His Son Jesus There is no question that March 17 now a part of justice! Parishioner, Malone Catholic Parishes Church in Malone. able in the Irish parish! And, after all, by then we opportunity for new growth, as Messiah. By his sacrifice, she is guilty as well as the The second reading on were all part of the Malone Catholic Parishes. a time for insights He will bring them man involved. The law in Fifth Sunday of Lent Sunday doesn’t always fit Putting into words just what draws me to 6:45 A personal reflection on attending morning Mass But back to that mountain top. That’s what into the meaning of out of their vicious Deuteronomy clearly says READINGS the meaning of the other Mass each weekday morning has been more each celebration of the Mass is for me. It cer- God’s love for us. cycle of sinning. they should both be put to two readings, but it does tainly doesn’t matter the time of day, but, for me, Isaiah 43:16-21 daunting than I thought it might be. But, as Once our Latin satisfied her, and once she was On this Fifth Sun- How sad that hun- death by stoning. For the today. often happens, waiting a bit before putting pen there is no better way to start the day than with day of Lent, we dreds of years later, time being, the Pharisees Philippians 3:8-14 St. Paul tells the Philippi- convinced that we knew and understood the that ascent. to paper – or, more accurately, fingers to key- rubrics and the gestures, we were added to the need to perk up the when their descen- have placed the woman John 8:1-11 ans that in the light of our board – can be helpful. As Catholics we are called up the mountain all ears of our hearts dants actually saw squarely in front of Jesus, faith that Jesus has re- roster of “altar boys” at our parish. New boys the time, called to acknowledge the transfigured Each Second Sunday of Lent we hear a Transfig- served early, so turns at the two early morning when God says to a their Messiah in the hoping to trap him into say- deemed our sins, and in the uration Gospel. This year it was St. Luke’s ac- Jesus, as truly God, truly man. And while the despondent people flesh, they failed to ing something incriminat- drop their stones and slink power of His Resurrection, weekday Masses became routine. I’ve been get- three Apostles were given a real glimpse of the away. count. After listening to the familiar story of ting up early ever since. For me, it is the best in exile to look for- remember Isaiah’s ing. By writing on the we now have God’s mercy as Jesus’ transfiguration at the top of Mount Tabor, Lord’s coming glory, it did not last long and it ward, not back- words that God was ground, Jesus cleverly shifts The others follow, leaving the reason for our hope and part of the day. was not repeated. Jesus alone with the in the presence of the Old Testament prophets Daily Mass during Lent was often, though not ward, as though Monsignor doing something the attention to the sins of joy. Now, it will be much and the New Testament disciples, I was glad I But today, we are the beneficiaries of the gift of this moment in new! In the light of those about to stone her to woman. easier to “strain ahead” each always, a part of my Lenten journey. And daily the Eucharist, which makes Jesus just as really Paul E. Without excusing her sin, waited. Mass, occasionally, was a part of my life during which they hear Isa- that first reading, we death. Here, indeed, is day in pursuit of that goal I have always liked mountain tops and moun- present to us, as disciples, as he was to the Apos- iah’s prophecy is re- Whitmore can better under- “something new”, and the He merely tells her she is to which Jesus and His the rest of the year. Early on, it was at Notre tles on Mount Tabor. free to leave, but to “sin no tain top experiences, and going to Mass each Dame. Then, as schedules changed to accommo- ally the first day of stand that mercy is Pharisees immediately see Spirit calls us. This Fifth morning helps me to start each day with a moun- While most mountaintop experiences do not their lives. the “something new” in the that Jesus has placed them more”. Sunday brings us more joy date the declining number of priests, it was most last forever, the return to the valley of life is im- What surprises and de- tain top experience. It has been said that often at the chapel of the Ursuline sisters’ con- He tells them to forget the message of Jesus. in the trap! than we had expected. Now Catholics are a Eucharistic people, and the Eu- measurably enhanced, and made easier, by the past, for He has decided to The Gospel describes The elders among them lights us here is that the we should be convinced vent in Malone which had been my family’s home gift and grace of the Eucharist, a gift and grace Lord has placed something charist is, after all, the source and summit of our for decades until the mid-sixties. I guess you do something new! This what incredible mercy Jesus are the first to acknowledge that Lent is truly a seedtime life of faith. that makes the choices and challenges which prophecy is really a veiled shows towards the woman that Jesus has won the test, new into the Law - He now of hope for the glory to could say that I was being drawn in by the bonds each day presents easier to accept and confront. includes MERCY - mercy is I am a morning person; I always have been. of faith and family. reference to the Father’s de- in today’s Gospel. and they are the first to come. The habit of getting up early was ingrained a It is the gift that surpasses all others, the true Some years ago, having attended 6:45 a.m. presence of Jesus, not on a mountain top, but as long time ago. I guess, in part, that it was as a re- Mass throughout Lent, I simply decided “why sult of the work of a long departed and well food for our journey. stop?” By this time the convent had closed, and And not just once. As often as we climb the OUR READERS WRITE loved Ursuline sister. Back then we called her the early Mass was across the village at St. Same-sex parenting Mother Antonia. She was jolly and resolute. In mountain! ‘Choice’ rhetoric overlooks evidence Most abortions are unwanted or coerced; many forced. “Choice” rhetoric over- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 He described the notable ers.… [B]eing strange is looks this evidence plus post-abortion harm, heartbreak and higher maternal “The love and affection of challenges he faced growing hard; it takes a mental toll, death rates. one, two or five people isn’t up: makes it harder to find As far back as 1987, then-Surgeon General C. Everett Koop called for a govern- enough. In order for a child “Quite simply, growing up friends, interferes with pro- ment-funded study to assess abortion’s physical and psychological impact. Con- to develop into a well bal- with gay parents was very fessional growth, and some- anced and fully mature per- difficult.... When your home times leads one down a gress refused to authorize such a study. son, he needs the presence life is so drastically differ- sodden path to self-medica- To date, no major government study has ever been done on abortion’s impact, of a father and a mother.” ent from everyone around tion in the form of alco- yet privately-funded studies published in major medical journals indicate that In recent years, adults you, in a fundamental way holism, drugs, gambling, most abortions are unwanted or coerced and abortion causes trauma, deaths, re- who were raised by same- striking at basic physical re- antisocial behavior, and irre- productive damage and other psychological and physical injury and illness. (See sex couples have started to lations, you grow up sponsible sex. The children www.TheUnChoice.com for current research.) recount and write about weird.... My peers learned of same-sex couples have a Research published in a major peer-reviewed journal found that, among Amer- some of their childhood ex- all the unwritten rules of tough road ahead of them periences. ican women who had abortions, most felt rushed, yet 67 percent received no decorum and body language — I know, because I have Robert Oscar Lopez, who in their homes; they under- been there." counseling and 79 percent were not informed about alternatives. 84 percent felt has described himself as a stood what was appropriate A compassionate society they did not receive adequate counseling before abortion. Americans have a right “bisexual Latino intellectual, to say in certain settings seeks to help and assist or- to be fully informed about unwanted abortions and other risks and aftereffects. raised by a lesbian, who ex- and what wasn’t; they phaned children, but no rea- Abortion endangers the fundamental rights and lives of both the unborn and perienced poverty in the learned both traditionally sonable society women. Bronx as a young adult,” masculine and traditionally intentionally deprives those NANCY BELZILE now works as a professor at feminine social mecha- children of a mother or a fa- WILLSBORO California State University. nisms... I had no male figure ther. That is, however, what at all to follow, and my placing them into a same- mother and her partner sex home invariably does. were both unlike traditional --- fathers or traditional moth- Father Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neu- roscience from Yale and did post-doctoral work at Har- vard. He is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director of Education at The National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. See www.ncb- center.org 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC commentary 15 MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 MAKING SENSE OUT OF BIOETHICS Funeral held for Sr. Michelle Bishop’s Schedule Environmental Stewardship ENERGY March 13 – 7p.m., Plattsburgh Lenten NEW ROCHELLE, NY - A Mass of Jan. 17, 1916 in Boston. She Catholic Charities in Malone, "To be sure, among the basic prob- Same-sex parenting: the downstream effects Christian Burial for Ursuline entered the Ursuline Order in and later in the Bronx she Parish Mission at St. Peter's Church in lems the international community Sister Michelle Guerin, 97, a 1937 and made her final taught English as a Second Plattsburgh has to address is that of energy re- In March, 2013, the British of age, so that any later ef- empathy shared between a in discussions about adopt- former social worker for vows on January 4, 1943. Language (ESL) and did paper The Inde- fects, as they passed mother and her daughter. ing children. Fr. Tad coming to diocese sources...technologically advanced Catholic Charities in Malone, She taught at schools in parish ministry. In 1990 March 14 – 9:30 a.m., Diocesan Envi- pendent ran an ar- through puberty, for Although The Independ- One of the clichés we hear was held March 5 at the the Bronx between 1941 and Michelle retired but re- societies must be prepared to en- sioning Team Meeting with the ticle entitled, example, and “came ent claims this was the first is that adopting children is Liferight of Watertown is hosting Chapel of the Ursuline 1958. She then went to Mex- mained active in prison min- courage more sober lifestyles, while “Children in gay of age,” were not in- study to look at how chil- really just a matter of the Catholic Leadership Institute at the Father Tad Pacholczyk April 20 at a Provincialate. ico City as principal and Eng- istry in the North Country of reducing their consumption and im- adoptions at no cluded. dren in non-traditional fami- “rights of parents.” As She died March 2at Andrus lish language coordinator at New York from 1992 to 2002. Bishop's Residence in Ogdensburg luncheon at the Best Western. He proving its efficiency." disadvantage: Re- Common sense, lies fared when compared Phoebe Wilson noted in an on Hudson. Burial was in Merici Academy until 1966; Memorial gifts may be sent search confirms however, begs the with heterosexual house- article in the New Woman: will speak on the “Loving those who Pope Benedict XVI Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. she then taught at the Uni- to the Ursuline Retirement March 15 – 9:45 a.m., Episcopal Coun- same-sex couples question: how capa- holds, at least two other “If adoption is going to be are handicapped” and “Dealing Sister Michelle, the daugh- versity of the Americas until Fund, at the Ursuline Provin- • Use the shortest wash that will get cil Meeting at the Bishop's Residence are just as good at ble would two men major studies addressing debated as a ‘right,’ then the with end of life Issues” ter of Michael and Annie Mc- 1973. She returned to the cialate, 1338 North Avenue, the job done for dishwashing, laun- in Ogdensburg parenting as het- be at helping their the question were published rights of the child (innocent Cormick Guerin, was born U.S. and did social work for New Rochelle, NY 10804. erosexuals.” adopted daughter during 2012, one by Mark and defenseless) are the dry, and showers. Heating water is traordinary and abnormal The article, based with very female Regnerus, a sociologist at rights that must prevail. an energy guzzler. Father Tadeusz circumstances: he is a child March 16 – 11 a.m., Mass for St. on a study at Cam- matters pertaining to the University of Texas at Adoption exists for the ben- • Use energy-saving settings on the without parents. Adoption Joseph's Day at the Sisters of St. bridge University, Pacholczyk Ph.D. growing up and ma- Austin, and the other by efit of the child, not for the seeks to “create,” from a so- big four: refrigerator, dishwasher, concluded there turing physically? Loren Marks, a researcher at couple who adopts him.” Joseph Motherhouse in Watertown cial and legal point of view, clothes washer and dryer. was “no evidence" to For daughters this Louisiana State University. Same-sex couples who a relationship similar to • When replacing appliances, go support the claim that chil- is often an issue requiring Both studies presented seek to adopt a child can March 17 what would be natural for – 11a.m., Mass and Instal- dren's masculine or femi- ongoing support, communi- compelling evidence coun- doubtless be motivated by with Energy star models the child, meaning a family lation of at St. Mary's Cathe- nine tendencies were cation and sharing. It's not tering the claim that a the best of intentions and relationship: mother, father, dral in Ogdensburg affected by having gay or something men can just child’s psychosocial growth by genuine compassion for child. This relationship lesbian parents, nor were read up on in a book; it can is equally supported in les- the plight of an orphan would not be, for example, Protecting God’s Children the quality of their family be a delicate, personal mat- bian and gay environments Yet Wilson goes on to ex- March 18 – 12 p.m., Mass at St. Mary's two fathers and a mother, or relationships significantly ter, closely connected to a as it would be in heterosex- plain the deeper reasons Cathedral in Ogdensburg three women, or a single The Diocese of Ogdensburg has different. young woman’s sense of ual parenting environments. that need to motivate adop- man because this does not scheduled sessions for Protecting The studied outcomes, self-identity, and it’s reason- Common sense, instead of tion: exist in the natural biologi- March 19-20 - Public Policy Day in Al- however, were limited to able to conclude that there common clichés, ought to “A child in need of adop- God's Children for Adults. Pre-regis- cal filiation. bany children four to eight years are real advantages to the serve as our starting point tion is a child who is in ex- tration online is required in order to CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE participate. Participants may prereg- Rest in Peace ister at www.virtus.org by selecting the registration button and follow- This week marks the anniversary ing the directions. All employees and of the deaths of the following volunteers who participate in church clergymen men who have served sponsored activities with minor are in the Diocese of Ogdensburg required to participate in this train- March 13 – Rev. James Keveny, 1880; ing. Further information is available Rev. Ferdinand J. Ouelette, 1929; Rev. from Atonement Sister Ellen Don- Joseph A. Bachand, 1950 ahue, 315-393- 2920, ext. 403. March 14 – Msgr. Maurice John Bel- March 13 - 6:30 p.m., Church of the lamy, 1958; Msgr. Edgar A. Gallagher, Visitation, Norfolk 1961; Rev. John Quinn, M.S.C., 1962; Rev. Joseph E. Turcotte, O.M.I., 1980; To Report Abuse Rev. Edward C. Rivette, 1981; Rev. Timothy J. Soucy, 2009 If you have a complaint of suspected March 15 –Rev. Howard G. Goiser, misconduct involving diocesan , 1984 religious, employees or volunteers, March 16 – Rev. William A. MacDer- contact the Episcopal Vicar for clergy mott, 1913; Msgr. Noel V. Zimmer- Rev. James Seymour at 315-393-2920 man, 1994 or the Victims Assistance Coordinator, March 17 –Rev. Francis Parisian, 1955 Terrianne Yanulavich,Adult & Youth March 18 – Rev. Joseph Murtagh, Counseling Services of Northern New 1928 York, PO Box 2446, Plattsburgh, NY, March 19 – Rev. Andronique Blaig- 12901; e-mail: [email protected]; nier, 1958; Msgr. Thomas J. Robillard, Phone: 518-569-0612; Fax: 518- 2009 425-0401

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Call Christine at 315-608-7556 14 World/nation NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 Special funds report 7 VATICAN LETTER CATHOLIC Challenges await next pope predecessor, he must be rapid growth on those conti- By Francis X. Rocca sensitive to the needs of nents, while frankly ac- Catholic News Service Catholics devoted to the re- knowledging tensions with vived Tridentine liturgy, but non-Christian communities, WORLD also to those who practice particularly Islam. VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Like the rest of the world's 1.2 billion charismatic faith healing Defense of religious free- Catholics, including the and speaking in tongues. He dom is bound to be another AT A GLANCE 5,100 bishops and 412,000 must help preserve the an- priority for the next pope, priests, the pope exercises cient rites of the Eastern who will certainly continue what the Catechism of the Catholic churches while set- to draw attention to reli- Papal tailors ready no matter what size the new pope is Catholic Church calls his ting a reverent example for giously inspired violence VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Even though a conclave to elect a new pope has not yet "baptismal priesthood" by the vast majority of the and legal restrictions on started, the papal tailors have the white ready for the new pontiff participating in "Christ's faithful who attend Mass in worship and evangelization when he appears less than an hour after his election on the balcony overlook- mission as priest, prophet the form established under around the world. A Euro- ing St. Peter's Square. The Gammarelli shop proudly showcased in its street- and king." Pope Paul VI. pean or American is also level window the white wool in three different sizes: "tall," The bishop of Rome exer- In carrying out this aspect likely to highlight problems of his mission, the new increasingly common in de- "medium," and "small," since no one knows who will be the new pope or what cises his ministry in a pope may draw particular veloped countries, such as his measurements will be. "We received the order (from the Vatican) to prepare unique way, of course, as pastor of the universal inspiration from the two threats to the right of con- the three outfits a few days after Benedict gave the announcement" Feb. 11 to church. In practically every- men who preceded him. In scientious objection in step down, Lorenzo Gammarelli told Catholic News Service. It takes three-and- thing he does, he has spe- the spirit of Pope Benedict's fields such as medical care a-half days to cut, prepare and sew by hand one complete cassock, said the cial responsibility for avowed hope that the older and social services. sixth-generation family member, so all three were finished "very quickly" by preserving and building and newer liturgies might March 1 and displayed in the shop window the morning of March 4. The shop unity among members of enrich each other, he may King... eventually will deliver the ensemble to the Vatican in time for the conclave and the largest, most wide- encourage a synthesis of The most obvious chal- election. The Gammarelli shop was founded in 1798 and has served every 21st- spread and ethnically di- various forms of worship lenge that the next pope will embraced by his global and 20th-century pontiff except for Pope Pius XII, who stuck with his family's verse organization on earth. face in regard to governance That responsibility is crucial flock. In practical terms, he tailor. It's not a given that every pope will call on the shop's services, so the is the one closest to home: to defining the particular may follow the example of the need for reform of the shop always waits to receive orders from the Vatican. challenges that await the Blessed John Paul II by in- , the church's man whom 115 cardinal corporating elements of the central administration. electors will choose in the church's liturgical diversity In their preparatory meet- Every cardinal in his place: Internal ranking determines seating chart conclave starting March 12. into papal Masses, espe- ings over the week prior to VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In their general congregation meetings, in liturgical pro- cially during international the papal election, the cardi- cessions and in the Sistine Chapel, every cardinal has a place and each cardinal gatherings such as World nals discussed the corrup- Priest... Youth Day. knows his place. The Vatican calls it "precedence," and it has little to do with In his almost eight-year tion and mismanagement the importance of the cardinal's day job, the size of his diocese or his age. But it pontificate, Pope Benedict sensationally documented XVI worked to emphasize Prophet... in the 2012 "VatiLeaks" re- has everything to do with timing. Cardinals are divided into a three-tier inter- Pope Benedict made it a lease of confidential corre- nal hierarchy: cardinal bishops, cardinal priests and cardinal . It's the the liturgy's continuity with the church's millennial tra- major project of his pontifi- spondence to the Italian seating order for the general congregations in the Vatican synod hall. It will be ditions. He encouraged a re- cate to shape the church's press. Serious reform would the order they line up in for the procession at the Mass for the election of a vival of eucharistic understanding of Vatican II, almost certainly require na- new pope. The four patriarchs of Eastern Catholic churches who are cardinals adoration and the use of emphasizing that the coun- tional diversification of the are inserted in the ranking between the cardinal bishops and cardinal priests. Gregorian chant. Most sig- cil's doctrines did not repre- Italian-dominated curia. Simply skipping the cardinals who were over 80 years of age as of Feb. 28, the nificantly, he lifted almost sent a radical break with the On a global level, no issue precedence is the order the cardinal electors will process into the Sistine Chapel all restrictions on celebra- past but followed in conti- of governance is more ur- for the conclave, the order that determines where they will sit inside and the tion of the Tridentine Mass, nuity with tradition. gent than that of clergy sex- The next pope may decide ual abuse. A zero-tolerance order in which they will cast their ballots. The cardinal bishops are six senior which had fallen practically out of use amid the modern- that this magisterial task policy, leading to the exclu- Latin-rite cardinals residing in Rome; one of them, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, is izing reforms that followed has been largely accom- sion of child abusers from of the College of Cardinals. Diocesan bishops make up the bulk of the rank the Second Vatican Council. plished, but he is almost any public ministry, is now of cardinal priests, while cardinal deacons are mostly of the Roman At the same time, Pope certain to maintain Pope in principle the universal Curia. Benedict condoned a kind of Benedict's emphasis on the norm of the church. How- liturgical pluralism within new evangelization, the ef- ever, the application of that the church, and even con- fort to revive the faith in in- norm remains highly incon- tributed to it by establishing creasingly secular societies. sistent at the local level. personal ordinariates for How he pursues this ef- Financial governance at former Anglicans, making it fort may depend on where the Vatican has been the ob- possible for Catholic com- he comes from. A European ject of heightened media at- munities around the world or American -- whether from tention in recent years, and to worship in a form influ- the North or the South -- the next pope will presum- enced by the 16th-century may continue to highlight ably follow up on Pope Protestant reformation. the erosion of Christian cul- Benedict's moves to make To advertise in the NCC The next pope will be tak- ture in its former bastions. the Vatican bank's activities ing the helm of a church A pope from Asia or Africa more transparent and in Call Christine at 315-608-7556 with ever more various may give relatively great conformity with interna- forms of worship. Like his emphasis to the church's tional norms. 8 Special funds NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 13 MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 U.S. Catholics give Pope Benedict high marks

NEW HAVEN, CONN. (CNS) - A tele- view of him. said they liked the idea, phone survey commissioned Similarly, 68 percent of while 25 percent of each by the Knights of Columbus Catholics and 77 percent of group said they did not -- the found that U.S. Catholics practicing Catholics said he highest negative marks given think favorably of Pope had a "positive" or "very pos- to any question in the poll. Benedict XVI, who retired in itive" impact on their life. "The data indicates clearly February. Seventy percent of that American Catholics have The Marist poll, taken Catholics and 75 percent of a deep respect for Pope March 2-5 - the week after practicing Catholics said the Benedict XVI and a great ap- Pope Benedict's Feb. 28 re- pope had a "positive" or preciation for his pontifi- tirement took effect - found "very positive" impact on the cate," said a March 6 that Catholics held favorable church's direction, while 65 statement by Carl Anderson, impressions of the retired percent of Catholics and 69 supreme knight of the pontiff's tenure, his impact percent of practicing Knights of Columbus. on their lives and the direc- Catholics said in the poll he "That so many felt he had tion of both the church and had a "positive" or "very pos- a positive impact on their the world. itive" impact on the moral di- lives, their church and their In the poll, 77 percent of rection of the world. world speaks volumes to the all U.S. Catholics, and 82 per- Poll respondents were good that he was able to do cent of practicing Catholics, asked, "Pope Benedict XVI as pope," Anderson said said they had ether a "posi- served as pope during the The poll, conducted by the tive" or "very positive" im- social media age and used Marist Institute for Public pression of the retired Twitter to communicate. Do Opinion at Marist College in pope's pontificate. you like the idea or not like Poughkeepsie, N.Y., inter- Asked about the outgoing the idea of the pope tweeting viewed 2,000 American pope himself, 69 percent of to communicate?" adults on both land lines and Catholics and 75 percent of In their responses, 67 per- cellphones. CNS PHOTO/L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO practicing Catholics had a cent of Catholics and 66 per- Among that number were Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston exchanges greetings with Pope Benedict XVI as the "positive" or "very positive" cent of practicing Catholics 515 Catholics. pope meets for the last time with the College of Cardinals at the Vatican Feb. 28. 12 Special funds NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 Special funds report 9 10 Special funds NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 Special funds report 11 10 Special funds NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 Special funds report 11 12 Special funds NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 Special funds report 9 8 Special funds NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC world/nation 13 MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 U.S. Catholics give Pope Benedict high marks

NEW HAVEN, CONN. (CNS) - A tele- view of him. said they liked the idea, phone survey commissioned Similarly, 68 percent of while 25 percent of each by the Knights of Columbus Catholics and 77 percent of group said they did not -- the found that U.S. Catholics practicing Catholics said he highest negative marks given think favorably of Pope had a "positive" or "very pos- to any question in the poll. Benedict XVI, who retired in itive" impact on their life. "The data indicates clearly February. Seventy percent of that American Catholics have The Marist poll, taken Catholics and 75 percent of a deep respect for Pope March 2-5 - the week after practicing Catholics said the Benedict XVI and a great ap- Pope Benedict's Feb. 28 re- pope had a "positive" or preciation for his pontifi- tirement took effect - found "very positive" impact on the cate," said a March 6 that Catholics held favorable church's direction, while 65 statement by Carl Anderson, impressions of the retired percent of Catholics and 69 supreme knight of the pontiff's tenure, his impact percent of practicing Knights of Columbus. on their lives and the direc- Catholics said in the poll he "That so many felt he had tion of both the church and had a "positive" or "very pos- a positive impact on their the world. itive" impact on the moral di- lives, their church and their In the poll, 77 percent of rection of the world. world speaks volumes to the all U.S. Catholics, and 82 per- Poll respondents were good that he was able to do cent of practicing Catholics, asked, "Pope Benedict XVI as pope," Anderson said said they had ether a "posi- served as pope during the The poll, conducted by the tive" or "very positive" im- social media age and used Marist Institute for Public pression of the retired Twitter to communicate. Do Opinion at Marist College in pope's pontificate. you like the idea or not like Poughkeepsie, N.Y., inter- Asked about the outgoing the idea of the pope tweeting viewed 2,000 American pope himself, 69 percent of to communicate?" adults on both land lines and Catholics and 75 percent of In their responses, 67 per- cellphones. CNS PHOTO/L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO practicing Catholics had a cent of Catholics and 66 per- Among that number were Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston exchanges greetings with Pope Benedict XVI as the "positive" or "very positive" cent of practicing Catholics 515 Catholics. pope meets for the last time with the College of Cardinals at the Vatican Feb. 28. 14 World/nation NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 Special funds report 7 VATICAN LETTER CATHOLIC Challenges await next pope predecessor, he must be rapid growth on those conti- By Francis X. Rocca sensitive to the needs of nents, while frankly ac- Catholic News Service Catholics devoted to the re- knowledging tensions with vived Tridentine liturgy, but non-Christian communities, WORLD also to those who practice particularly Islam. VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Like the rest of the world's 1.2 billion charismatic faith healing Defense of religious free- Catholics, including the and speaking in tongues. He dom is bound to be another AT A GLANCE 5,100 bishops and 412,000 must help preserve the an- priority for the next pope, priests, the pope exercises cient rites of the Eastern who will certainly continue what the Catechism of the Catholic churches while set- to draw attention to reli- Papal tailors ready no matter what size the new pope is Catholic Church calls his ting a reverent example for giously inspired violence VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Even though a conclave to elect a new pope has not yet "baptismal priesthood" by the vast majority of the and legal restrictions on started, the papal tailors have the white cassock ready for the new pontiff participating in "Christ's faithful who attend Mass in worship and evangelization when he appears less than an hour after his election on the balcony overlook- mission as priest, prophet the form established under around the world. A Euro- ing St. Peter's Square. The Gammarelli shop proudly showcased in its street- and king." Pope Paul VI. pean or American is also level window the white wool cassocks in three different sizes: "tall," The bishop of Rome exer- In carrying out this aspect likely to highlight problems of his mission, the new increasingly common in de- "medium," and "small," since no one knows who will be the new pope or what cises his ministry in a pope may draw particular veloped countries, such as his measurements will be. "We received the order (from the Vatican) to prepare unique way, of course, as pastor of the universal inspiration from the two threats to the right of con- the three outfits a few days after Benedict gave the announcement" Feb. 11 to church. In practically every- men who preceded him. In scientious objection in step down, Lorenzo Gammarelli told Catholic News Service. It takes three-and- thing he does, he has spe- the spirit of Pope Benedict's fields such as medical care a-half days to cut, prepare and sew by hand one complete cassock, said the cial responsibility for avowed hope that the older and social services. sixth-generation family member, so all three were finished "very quickly" by preserving and building and newer liturgies might March 1 and displayed in the shop window the morning of March 4. The shop unity among members of enrich each other, he may King... eventually will deliver the ensemble to the Vatican in time for the conclave and the largest, most wide- encourage a synthesis of The most obvious chal- election. The Gammarelli shop was founded in 1798 and has served every 21st- spread and ethnically di- various forms of worship lenge that the next pope will embraced by his global and 20th-century pontiff except for Pope Pius XII, who stuck with his family's verse organization on earth. face in regard to governance That responsibility is crucial flock. In practical terms, he tailor. It's not a given that every pope will call on the shop's services, so the is the one closest to home: to defining the particular may follow the example of the need for reform of the shop always waits to receive orders from the Vatican. challenges that await the Blessed John Paul II by in- Roman Curia, the church's man whom 115 cardinal corporating elements of the central administration. electors will choose in the church's liturgical diversity In their preparatory meet- Every cardinal in his place: Internal ranking determines seating chart conclave starting March 12. into papal Masses, espe- ings over the week prior to VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In their general congregation meetings, in liturgical pro- cially during international the papal election, the cardi- cessions and in the Sistine Chapel, every cardinal has a place and each cardinal gatherings such as World nals discussed the corrup- Priest... Youth Day. knows his place. The Vatican calls it "precedence," and it has little to do with In his almost eight-year tion and mismanagement the importance of the cardinal's day job, the size of his diocese or his age. But it pontificate, Pope Benedict sensationally documented XVI worked to emphasize Prophet... in the 2012 "VatiLeaks" re- has everything to do with timing. Cardinals are divided into a three-tier inter- Pope Benedict made it a lease of confidential corre- nal hierarchy: cardinal bishops, cardinal priests and cardinal deacons. It's the the liturgy's continuity with the church's millennial tra- major project of his pontifi- spondence to the Italian seating order for the general congregations in the Vatican synod hall. It will be ditions. He encouraged a re- cate to shape the church's press. Serious reform would the order they line up in for the procession at the Mass for the election of a vival of eucharistic understanding of Vatican II, almost certainly require na- new pope. The four patriarchs of Eastern Catholic churches who are cardinals adoration and the use of emphasizing that the coun- tional diversification of the are inserted in the ranking between the cardinal bishops and cardinal priests. Gregorian chant. Most sig- cil's doctrines did not repre- Italian-dominated curia. Simply skipping the cardinals who were over 80 years of age as of Feb. 28, the nificantly, he lifted almost sent a radical break with the On a global level, no issue precedence is the order the cardinal electors will process into the Sistine Chapel all restrictions on celebra- past but followed in conti- of governance is more ur- for the conclave, the order that determines where they will sit inside and the tion of the Tridentine Mass, nuity with tradition. gent than that of clergy sex- The next pope may decide ual abuse. A zero-tolerance order in which they will cast their ballots. The cardinal bishops are six senior which had fallen practically out of use amid the modern- that this magisterial task policy, leading to the exclu- Latin-rite cardinals residing in Rome; one of them, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, is izing reforms that followed has been largely accom- sion of child abusers from dean of the College of Cardinals. Diocesan bishops make up the bulk of the rank the Second Vatican Council. plished, but he is almost any public ministry, is now of cardinal priests, while cardinal deacons are mostly officials of the Roman At the same time, Pope certain to maintain Pope in principle the universal Curia. Benedict condoned a kind of Benedict's emphasis on the norm of the church. How- liturgical pluralism within new evangelization, the ef- ever, the application of that the church, and even con- fort to revive the faith in in- norm remains highly incon- tributed to it by establishing creasingly secular societies. sistent at the local level. personal ordinariates for How he pursues this ef- Financial governance at former Anglicans, making it fort may depend on where the Vatican has been the ob- possible for Catholic com- he comes from. A European ject of heightened media at- munities around the world or American -- whether from tention in recent years, and to worship in a form influ- the North or the South -- the next pope will presum- enced by the 16th-century may continue to highlight ably follow up on Pope Protestant reformation. the erosion of Christian cul- Benedict's moves to make To advertise in the NCC The next pope will be tak- ture in its former bastions. the Vatican bank's activities ing the helm of a church A pope from Asia or Africa more transparent and in Call Christine at 315-608-7556 with ever more various may give relatively great conformity with interna- forms of worship. Like his emphasis to the church's tional norms. 6 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC commentary 15 MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 MAKING SENSE OUT OF BIOETHICS Funeral held for Sr. Michelle Bishop’s Schedule Environmental Stewardship ENERGY March 13 – 7p.m., Plattsburgh Lenten NEW ROCHELLE, NY - A Mass of Jan. 17, 1916 in Boston. She Catholic Charities in Malone, "To be sure, among the basic prob- Same-sex parenting: the downstream effects Christian Burial for Ursuline entered the Ursuline Order in and later in the Bronx she Parish Mission at St. Peter's Church in lems the international community Sister Michelle Guerin, 97, a 1937 and made her final taught English as a Second Plattsburgh has to address is that of energy re- In March, 2013, the British of age, so that any later ef- empathy shared between a in discussions about adopt- former social worker for vows on January 4, 1943. Language (ESL) and did paper The Inde- fects, as they passed mother and her daughter. ing children. Fr. Tad coming to diocese sources...technologically advanced Catholic Charities in Malone, She taught at schools in parish ministry. In 1990 March 14 – 9:30 a.m., Diocesan Envi- pendent ran an ar- through puberty, for Although The Independ- One of the clichés we hear was held March 5 at the the Bronx between 1941 and Michelle retired but re- societies must be prepared to en- sioning Team Meeting with the ticle entitled, example, and “came ent claims this was the first is that adopting children is Liferight of Watertown is hosting Chapel of the Ursuline 1958. She then went to Mex- mained active in prison min- courage more sober lifestyles, while “Children in gay of age,” were not in- study to look at how chil- really just a matter of the Catholic Leadership Institute at the Father Tad Pacholczyk April 20 at a Provincialate. ico City as principal and Eng- istry in the North Country of reducing their consumption and im- adoptions at no cluded. dren in non-traditional fami- “rights of parents.” As She died March 2at Andrus lish language coordinator at New York from 1992 to 2002. Bishop's Residence in Ogdensburg luncheon at the Best Western. He proving its efficiency." disadvantage: Re- Common sense, lies fared when compared Phoebe Wilson noted in an on Hudson. Burial was in Merici Academy until 1966; Memorial gifts may be sent search confirms however, begs the with heterosexual house- article in the New Woman: will speak on the “Loving those who Pope Benedict XVI Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. she then taught at the Uni- to the Ursuline Retirement March 15 – 9:45 a.m., Episcopal Coun- same-sex couples question: how capa- holds, at least two other “If adoption is going to be are handicapped” and “Dealing Sister Michelle, the daugh- versity of the Americas until Fund, at the Ursuline Provin- • Use the shortest wash that will get cil Meeting at the Bishop's Residence are just as good at ble would two men major studies addressing debated as a ‘right,’ then the with end of life Issues” ter of Michael and Annie Mc- 1973. She returned to the cialate, 1338 North Avenue, the job done for dishwashing, laun- in Ogdensburg parenting as het- be at helping their the question were published rights of the child (innocent Cormick Guerin, was born U.S. and did social work for New Rochelle, NY 10804. erosexuals.” adopted daughter during 2012, one by Mark and defenseless) are the dry, and showers. Heating water is traordinary and abnormal The article, based with very female Regnerus, a sociologist at rights that must prevail. an energy guzzler. Father Tadeusz circumstances: he is a child March 16 – 11 a.m., Mass for St. on a study at Cam- matters pertaining to the University of Texas at Adoption exists for the ben- • Use energy-saving settings on the without parents. Adoption Joseph's Day at the Sisters of St. bridge University, Pacholczyk Ph.D. growing up and ma- Austin, and the other by efit of the child, not for the seeks to “create,” from a so- big four: refrigerator, dishwasher, concluded there turing physically? Loren Marks, a researcher at couple who adopts him.” Joseph Motherhouse in Watertown cial and legal point of view, clothes washer and dryer. was “no evidence" to For daughters this Louisiana State University. Same-sex couples who a relationship similar to • When replacing appliances, go support the claim that chil- is often an issue requiring Both studies presented seek to adopt a child can March 17 what would be natural for – 11a.m., Mass and Instal- dren's masculine or femi- ongoing support, communi- compelling evidence coun- doubtless be motivated by with Energy star models the child, meaning a family lation of Acolytes at St. Mary's Cathe- nine tendencies were cation and sharing. It's not tering the claim that a the best of intentions and relationship: mother, father, dral in Ogdensburg affected by having gay or something men can just child’s psychosocial growth by genuine compassion for child. This relationship lesbian parents, nor were read up on in a book; it can is equally supported in les- the plight of an orphan would not be, for example, Protecting God’s Children the quality of their family be a delicate, personal mat- bian and gay environments Yet Wilson goes on to ex- March 18 – 12 p.m., Mass at St. Mary's two fathers and a mother, or relationships significantly ter, closely connected to a as it would be in heterosex- plain the deeper reasons Cathedral in Ogdensburg three women, or a single The Diocese of Ogdensburg has different. young woman’s sense of ual parenting environments. that need to motivate adop- man because this does not scheduled sessions for Protecting The studied outcomes, self-identity, and it’s reason- Common sense, instead of tion: exist in the natural biologi- March 19-20 - Public Policy Day in Al- however, were limited to able to conclude that there common clichés, ought to “A child in need of adop- God's Children for Adults. Pre-regis- cal filiation. bany children four to eight years are real advantages to the serve as our starting point tion is a child who is in ex- tration online is required in order to CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE participate. Participants may prereg- Rest in Peace ister at www.virtus.org by selecting the registration button and follow- This week marks the anniversary ing the directions. All employees and of the deaths of the following volunteers who participate in church clergymen men who have served sponsored activities with minor are in the Diocese of Ogdensburg required to participate in this train- March 13 – Rev. James Keveny, 1880; ing. Further information is available Rev. Ferdinand J. Ouelette, 1929; Rev. from Atonement Sister Ellen Don- Joseph A. Bachand, 1950 ahue, 315-393- 2920, ext. 403. March 14 – Msgr. Maurice John Bel- March 13 - 6:30 p.m., Church of the lamy, 1958; Msgr. Edgar A. Gallagher, Visitation, Norfolk 1961; Rev. John Quinn, M.S.C., 1962; Rev. Joseph E. 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Call Christine at 315-608-7556 16 commentary NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 5 MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Early mornings on the mountain top Jesus places something new in the law: mercy! her spare time, after school, she taught fourth Joseph’s. But the natives were friendly and wel- By Robert G. Main, Jr. grade boys how to serve Mass at Notre Dame coming, and this French boy felt very comfort- Lent is a time of endless cision to send His Son Jesus There is no question that March 17 now a part of justice! Parishioner, Malone Catholic Parishes Church in Malone. able in the Irish parish! And, after all, by then we opportunity for new growth, as Messiah. By his sacrifice, she is guilty as well as the The second reading on were all part of the Malone Catholic Parishes. a time for insights He will bring them man involved. The law in Fifth Sunday of Lent Sunday doesn’t always fit Putting into words just what draws me to 6:45 A personal reflection on attending morning Mass But back to that mountain top. That’s what into the meaning of out of their vicious Deuteronomy clearly says READINGS the meaning of the other Mass each weekday morning has been more each celebration of the Mass is for me. It cer- God’s love for us. cycle of sinning. they should both be put to two readings, but it does tainly doesn’t matter the time of day, but, for me, Isaiah 43:16-21 daunting than I thought it might be. But, as Once our Latin satisfied her, and once she was On this Fifth Sun- How sad that hun- death by stoning. For the today. often happens, waiting a bit before putting pen there is no better way to start the day than with day of Lent, we dreds of years later, time being, the Pharisees Philippians 3:8-14 St. Paul tells the Philippi- convinced that we knew and understood the that ascent. to paper – or, more accurately, fingers to key- rubrics and the gestures, we were added to the need to perk up the when their descen- have placed the woman John 8:1-11 ans that in the light of our board – can be helpful. As Catholics we are called up the mountain all ears of our hearts dants actually saw squarely in front of Jesus, faith that Jesus has re- roster of “altar boys” at our parish. New boys the time, called to acknowledge the transfigured Each Second Sunday of Lent we hear a Transfig- served early, so turns at the two early morning when God says to a their Messiah in the hoping to trap him into say- deemed our sins, and in the uration Gospel. This year it was St. Luke’s ac- Jesus, as truly God, truly man. And while the despondent people flesh, they failed to ing something incriminat- drop their stones and slink power of His Resurrection, weekday Masses became routine. I’ve been get- three Apostles were given a real glimpse of the away. count. After listening to the familiar story of ting up early ever since. For me, it is the best in exile to look for- remember Isaiah’s ing. By writing on the we now have God’s mercy as Jesus’ transfiguration at the top of Mount Tabor, Lord’s coming glory, it did not last long and it ward, not back- words that God was ground, Jesus cleverly shifts The others follow, leaving the reason for our hope and part of the day. was not repeated. Jesus alone with the in the presence of the Old Testament prophets Daily Mass during Lent was often, though not ward, as though Monsignor doing something the attention to the sins of joy. Now, it will be much and the New Testament disciples, I was glad I But today, we are the beneficiaries of the gift of this moment in new! In the light of those about to stone her to woman. easier to “strain ahead” each always, a part of my Lenten journey. And daily the Eucharist, which makes Jesus just as really Paul E. Without excusing her sin, waited. Mass, occasionally, was a part of my life during which they hear Isa- that first reading, we death. Here, indeed, is day in pursuit of that goal I have always liked mountain tops and moun- present to us, as disciples, as he was to the Apos- iah’s prophecy is re- Whitmore can better under- “something new”, and the He merely tells her she is to which Jesus and His the rest of the year. Early on, it was at Notre tles on Mount Tabor. free to leave, but to “sin no tain top experiences, and going to Mass each Dame. Then, as schedules changed to accommo- ally the first day of stand that mercy is Pharisees immediately see Spirit calls us. This Fifth morning helps me to start each day with a moun- While most mountaintop experiences do not their lives. the “something new” in the that Jesus has placed them more”. Sunday brings us more joy date the declining number of priests, it was most last forever, the return to the valley of life is im- What surprises and de- tain top experience. It has been said that often at the chapel of the Ursuline sisters’ con- He tells them to forget the message of Jesus. in the trap! than we had expected. Now Catholics are a Eucharistic people, and the Eu- measurably enhanced, and made easier, by the past, for He has decided to The Gospel describes The elders among them lights us here is that the we should be convinced vent in Malone which had been my family’s home gift and grace of the Eucharist, a gift and grace Lord has placed something charist is, after all, the source and summit of our for decades until the mid-sixties. I guess you do something new! This what incredible mercy Jesus are the first to acknowledge that Lent is truly a seedtime life of faith. that makes the choices and challenges which prophecy is really a veiled shows towards the woman that Jesus has won the test, new into the Law - He now of hope for the glory to could say that I was being drawn in by the bonds each day presents easier to accept and confront. includes MERCY - mercy is I am a morning person; I always have been. of faith and family. reference to the Father’s de- in today’s Gospel. and they are the first to come. The habit of getting up early was ingrained a It is the gift that surpasses all others, the true Some years ago, having attended 6:45 a.m. presence of Jesus, not on a mountain top, but as long time ago. I guess, in part, that it was as a re- Mass throughout Lent, I simply decided “why sult of the work of a long departed and well food for our journey. stop?” By this time the convent had closed, and And not just once. As often as we climb the OUR READERS WRITE loved Ursuline sister. Back then we called her the early Mass was across the village at St. Same-sex parenting Mother Antonia. She was jolly and resolute. In mountain! ‘Choice’ rhetoric overlooks evidence Most abortions are unwanted or coerced; many forced. “Choice” rhetoric over- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 He described the notable ers.… [B]eing strange is looks this evidence plus post-abortion harm, heartbreak and higher maternal “The love and affection of challenges he faced growing hard; it takes a mental toll, death rates. one, two or five people isn’t up: makes it harder to find As far back as 1987, then-Surgeon General C. Everett Koop called for a govern- enough. In order for a child “Quite simply, growing up friends, interferes with pro- ment-funded study to assess abortion’s physical and psychological impact. Con- to develop into a well bal- with gay parents was very fessional growth, and some- anced and fully mature per- difficult.... When your home times leads one down a gress refused to authorize such a study. son, he needs the presence life is so drastically differ- sodden path to self-medica- To date, no major government study has ever been done on abortion’s impact, of a father and a mother.” ent from everyone around tion in the form of alco- yet privately-funded studies published in major medical journals indicate that In recent years, adults you, in a fundamental way holism, drugs, gambling, most abortions are unwanted or coerced and abortion causes trauma, deaths, re- who were raised by same- striking at basic physical re- antisocial behavior, and irre- productive damage and other psychological and physical injury and illness. (See sex couples have started to lations, you grow up sponsible sex. The children www.TheUnChoice.com for current research.) recount and write about weird.... My peers learned of same-sex couples have a Research published in a major peer-reviewed journal found that, among Amer- some of their childhood ex- all the unwritten rules of tough road ahead of them periences. ican women who had abortions, most felt rushed, yet 67 percent received no decorum and body language — I know, because I have Robert Oscar Lopez, who in their homes; they under- been there." counseling and 79 percent were not informed about alternatives. 84 percent felt has described himself as a stood what was appropriate A compassionate society they did not receive adequate counseling before abortion. Americans have a right “bisexual Latino intellectual, to say in certain settings seeks to help and assist or- to be fully informed about unwanted abortions and other risks and aftereffects. raised by a lesbian, who ex- and what wasn’t; they phaned children, but no rea- Abortion endangers the fundamental rights and lives of both the unborn and perienced poverty in the learned both traditionally sonable society women. Bronx as a young adult,” masculine and traditionally intentionally deprives those NANCY BELZILE now works as a professor at feminine social mecha- children of a mother or a fa- WILLSBORO California State University. nisms... I had no male figure ther. That is, however, what at all to follow, and my placing them into a same- mother and her partner sex home invariably does. were both unlike traditional --- fathers or traditional moth- Father Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neu- roscience from Yale and did post-doctoral work at Har- vard. He is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director of Education at The National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. See www.ncb- center.org 4 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC entertainment 17 MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 Rites held for Funeral held in S. C. for AT THE MOVIES Father Paschal Deacon Donald R. Dashnaw OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL cle caught in the powerful "Kansas," he says dismis- HANAHAN, S.C. – A Mass of Chris- Deacon Dashnaw was a Ko- By John Mulderig updraft of a tornado. As sively, "is full of good men" - Rys, OFM Conv. tian Burial for Deacon Don- rean War veteran where he Catholic News Service Judy Garland long ago dis- - is eventually proven to be ald R. Dashnaw, 81, a native served with the United States covered, transport by misguided. of Morrisonville, was held Army. He received his Bache- twister leads to just one There's even an echo of CHICOPEE, MASS. – A Mass of Lush visuals and sly Christian Burial for Conven- March 6 at Divine Redeemer lor of Science in Education humor boost "Oz the Great place: the magical land that the Bible -- and of John Mil- tual Franciscan Father Catholic Church. from Plattsburgh State Uni- and Powerful" (Disney), di- shares Oscar's moniker. ton's great epic "Paradise Paschal Rys, 89 was held He died Feb. 28; burial was versity, continued on to his rector Sam Raimi's 3-D pre- There, Oscar discovers Lost" -- as one character's March 9 at St. Stanislaus Carolina Memorial Park, studies at Albany State Uni- quel to the 1939 classic that both his arrival and his consumption of an apple Basilica. North Charleston, South Car- versity and on to Clarkson "The Wizard of Oz." eventual victory over the marks her irrevocable em- Father Rys, who served in olina. University to receive his de- Like its imperishable forces of darkness gripping brace of wickedness. the Diocese of Ogdensburg Bishop Stanislaus J. Brzana gree in Chemistry. predecessor, Raimi's fantasy the realm have been proph- Yet several plot points, in- from 1979 to 2002, died ordained Deacon Dashnaw to After moving to Charleston adventure is based on the esied. His triumph, should cluding Oscar's fateful ride March 5 at St. Hyacinth Res- the permanent diaconate for retirement, earned a Doc- writings of L. Frank Baum he attain it, will yield Oscar in the balloon aforesaid, idence. Oct. 5, 1985 in St. Mary’s torate in Education from (1856-1919). This second the throne of Oz along with turn on his womanizing. Burial followed in St. Cathedral in Ogdensburg. Kennedy Western. stroll down the Yellow Brick the immense wealth of its The specifics of his love- Stanislaus Cemetery. In the Diocese of Ogdens- He was employed by Ay- Road, however, incorporates treasury. 'em-and-leave-'em lifestyle burg, he served as a deacon erst Labs in Rouses Point, as But Oscar's self-doubt are omitted, as are the lim- Born John Rys in Deacon Donald Dashnaw thematic elements that Chicopee Falls, on July 14, assistant St. Alexander’s a chemistry teacher at Peru make it unsuitable for small poses a stumbling block on its to which he carries his Dashnaw and wife Linda of 1923, the son of Stanley and Church in Morrisonville and Central School and as a part- moviegoers, who also might the way to his promised seductions. Even so, the Fr. Paschal Rys Potsdam, Alfred Dashnaw Mary (Kusmierz) Rys, he as a chaplain at Dannemora time teacher at Clinton Com- be frightened by some of destiny. So too does his ini- subject, however vaguely and wife Jeannie of took the name Paschal upon companied Dr. King on the Correctional Facility. Upon munity College in the spooky creatures jump- tial inability to determine treated, is not one that be- Ridgeville; Peter Dashnaw entry into the novitiate of March to Selma and partici- his move to South Carolina Plattsburgh and Trident ing out at them from the which of his new home- longs in a picture for chil- CNS PHOTO/DISNEY and wife Cheryl of Sum- the Franciscan Friars Con- pated with Robert Kennedy he continued diaconal serv- Technical College in screen. land's three presiding dren. Michelle Williams stars in a scene from the movie "Oz the Great and Powerful." merville, S.C. Deacon Dash- ventual order. in the effort to integrate the ice at Divine Redeemer Charleston, S.C. For many Long before Dorothy was witches -- Theodora (Mila Additionally, tots might be naw's surviving siblings are He completed his novi- University of Alabama. Catholic Church and school years, he also sold life and ever heard from -- so open- Kunis), Evanora (Rachel overwhelmed by the sight The film contains mature - adults and adolescents. brother, Roland and wife Car- tiate at St. Joseph Cupertino Father Paschal changed in Hanahan, S.C. health insurance for Metro- ing scenes reveal -- a small- Weisz) or Glinda (Michelle of grand-scale pyrotechnics references, perilous situa- The Motion Picture Associ- olyn Dashnaw and sister, Friary, in Ellicott City, MD, the direction of his life en- Deacon Dashnaw is sur- politan Life Insurance Com- time carnival roamed the Williams) -- truly embodies and by such sinister beasts tions, a couple of mild oaths ation of America rating is PG Doris and husband Raymond 1941-42, professed simple tirely when, in 1979, he was vived by his wife, Leona; pany in Plattsburgh. plains that featured among goodness. as the winged baboons who and potentially upsetting -- parental guidance sug- Turbide, all of Plattsburgh. vows as a Franciscan Friar asked to move to the Dio- daughters Donna Shelters Donations may be made in its attractions the magic As scripted by Mitchell take flight to protect the in- images. The Catholic News gested. Some material may He is also survived by 22 Aug. 15, 1942, and solemn cese of Ogdensburg where and husband Dennis and his honor to Divine Re- show of Oscar Diggs (James Kapner and David Lindsay- terests of dark magic. Service classification is A-II - not be suitable for children. grandchildren and 22 great- vows on Aug. 15, 1946. he became the Pastor of St. Debbie Holbrook and hus- deemer Catholic Church, Franco), a charming rogue Abaire, "Oz" emphasizes grandchildren. He was ordained to the Hedwig Parish, Houseville band Tom, all of North 1106 Fort Drive, Hanahan, SC known to one and all by his confidence, cooperation, the He was pre-deceased by priesthood on June 16, and St. Mary Parish in Con- Charleston; six sons, Richard 29406, or to Piedmont Hos- nickname, Oz. marvels of science and the daughter Elizabeth Winser of 1951, by Bishop Christo- stableville Dashnaw and wife Susan pice, 501A DeAnna Lane, Off stage, Oscar is gifted kind of generalized faith in Summerville, S.C. pher J. Weldon, in St. Father Paschal shared his from Florida; Paul Dashnaw Charleston, SC 29492. Con- at weaving romantic illu- happy endings that consti- Raised in Morrisonville, the Michael Cathedral, Spring- love of music, and his love and wife Linda; Edward dolences may be sent to the sions for the many ladies tutes Hollywood's offense- son of Raymond and Mary field, Mass. of decorating (he had been Dashnaw and wife Holly of family at www.caroli- who take his fancy, a talent proof substitute for religion. Dashnaw of Morrisonville, Father Paschal spent the a window dresser at Macy's North Charleston; Thomas namemorial.com. that sometimes gets him in Oscar is, nevertheless, first 31 years of his priest- when he was a student at to trouble. shown praying to God in hood at St. Francis Parish, Boston College) with his In fact, it's while he's on times of need -- as, for in- Bessemer, Alabama where parishioners. He is remem- the run from an outraged stance, while spinning he was associate pastor bered as a gifted State Charities directors to rival that he hops into a hot- through the tornado. And from 1951-1970 and pastor story-teller, with a dra- air balloon and casts off, his stated ambition to be a from 1970-1979. matic flair who was known only to find his escape vehi- great man, rather than During the years of 1970- for dressing up as a clown, honor Msgr. Dennis Duprey merely a good one -- 1973 he also served as cam- a fireman, St. Francis, or pus minister of Livingston Santa Claus for community ALBANY - The New York State tributed to the work of the Msgr. Duprey’s “steady University and the Univer- events Council of Catholic Charities Council and exemplifies the hand and wise counsel has Year of Faith youth sity of Alabama where he Father Paschal returned Directors will present its quiet leadership exhibited by made the transition smooth became a friend of Coach to his hometown in 2002 2013 Vincenza DeFazio Vinnie DeFazio. “ and productive, said Earl "Bear" Bryant. During this when he was assigned to Award to Msgr. Dennis J. Msgr. Duprey, pastor of St. Earl Eichelberger, Director for video contest set time he also ministered to the St. Hyacinth Senior Fri- Duprey. Peter’s Church in Platts- Catholic Charities NYS ars Residence. He will be honored March burgh, has served on the Catholic Conference. the mission churches in The Diocese of Ogdensburg is sponsoring a Year of Faith He is survived by two 19 at the annual Convening Criminal Justice Advisory “(He is) currently once Eutaw and Reform, AL. He Youth Video Contest. brothers, Henry and Edward of the Council of Catholic Committee since 1986 and again chair of the committee also became the Catholic Young Catholics of the diocese, ages 12-18 are invited to Rys, and several family Charities Directors at the has been chair of that com- and can be looked to for well- campus minister at South- submit a one-to-three minute video on the theme ‘What my members. His parents and Desmond Hotel and Conven- mittee on different occa- reasoned and thoughtful di- ern Baptist College in Birm- Catholic Faith Means to Me.’ four brothers, Walter, Al- tion Center. sions. He guided that rection. (His) commitment to ingham, AL from The winning video will be announced and aired at the 2013 bert, Stanley, and Stephen The Vincenza DeFazio committee from its role as the work of Catholic Chari- 1977-1979. Diocesan Youth Rally April 27 at Seton Catholic School in died previously. Award was established by an advisory committee for ties in the Diocese of Og- During the years he Plattsburgh. Memorial contributions the Council of Catholic Char- the NYS Catholic Conference densburg and in the State of served in Bessemer, Father The prize will be a week of summer camp at Guggenheim. may be made to the Francis- ities Directors in 1992 “to Public Policy Committee to New York has truly been ex- Paschal was active in the The official entry form and rules may be obtained at can Education Burse, 12300 recognize the contributions its current role as a commit- ceptional and is worthy of civil rights movement and www.rcdony.org/youthrallyvideo. Folly Quarter Rd. Ellicott of a Catholic Charities staff tee of the Council of Catholic recognition,” Eichelberger became friends with Dr. The deadline for submission is April 10. Martin Luther King. He ac- City, MD 21042. member who has con- Charities Directors. said. 18 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC diocesan life 3 MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 ADIRONDACK MONTHLY PRAYER GROUP ST. JOSEPH FEAST DAY LENTEN FISH FRY Sciota – Monthly prayer group to be Bombay – Father Howard Venette will held second Friday of the month. celebrate and be Homilist at the St. Msgr. Lawler to retire as Vicar General Bloomingdale – St. Paul’s parish will be Time: 2 p.m. Joseph Feast Day Mass. having a Lenten Fish Fry. Ogdensburg – Bishop Terry R. Date: March 15 Place: To be determined, contact Nancy Date: March 19 Monette at 561-8225 for details Time: 5:30 p.m. LaValley has announced the Time: 5 p.m. retirement of Msgr. Robert L. FOLLOW ME Place: Parish Hall Features: praying the Rosary, The Divine Place: St. Joseph’s Church Lawler from his position as Cost: Adults, $9; Children, $6 Chaplet, centering around creative Features: Meatless covered dish dinner Vicar General, effective ESSEX follows at the parish hall. Easter Sunday, March 31. ‘How do you say ‘thank you’ CLINTON Msgr. Lawler, 82, retired as HOME-STYLE FISH FRY OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION LENTEN CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Ticonderoga – St. Mary’s School Pre-K Malone – The Malone Council 308 of the Waddington and St. John the for such selfless giving?’ AuSable Forks – Holy Name Knights of Baptist in Madrid, in June Columbus Council 2301 will host a and Kindergarten Open House and Reg- K of C will be hosting their annual istration Night will be held. Lenten Chicken and Biscuit dinner. 2012. home-style fish fry dinner. He has held the position of service and leadership at Catholic Chari- Date: March 15 Date: March 14 Date: March 20 Vicar General under four ties. I am particularly reminded of the Time Time By Bishop Terry R. LaValley Time: 4 p.m. to 7 : 6 p.m. to 7 : 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 bishops, first appointed by many couples who were blessed with Place: Holy Name School Features: Applications are being ac- Place: K of C Hall Bishop Paul S. Loverde in With the announcement of the retire- children through Monsignor’s loving as- The North County Catholicwelcomes contributions to “Around the Diocese”. Cost: sistance in the adoption process. Of Cost: Adults, $8, Children under 12, $5 cepted for the Fall 2013 school year at Adults, $8; children under 5, Free 1994 and then re-appointed ment of Monsignor Robert Lawler as the Parishioners are invited to send information about activities to: this time. Call the school at 518-585- Features: Supports council charities by Bishop Gerald M. Barbar- Vicar General of the Diocese of Ogdens- course, this was all in addition to his min- North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, 7433 if you have any questions. You may ito, Bishop Robert J. Cun- burg, I thought it an opportune moment istry as pastor in several parishes over SPAGHETTI DINNER Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fax, 1-866-314-7296; also email [email protected]. Check ADORATION AND CONFESSION ningham and Bishop to reflect with you on the tremendous the years. Plattsburgh - Seton Catholic "40 Days of e-mail [email protected]. How much more can one man give? us out on the web at stmarysschoolti- Malone – Join members of the Malone LaValley. debt of gratitude that the Church of Og- Hope" Project Will feature a spaghetti Bishop LaValley also an- How do you say “thank you” for such self- Items must be received in the NCCoffice by the Thursday before publication. conderoga.org Catholic Parishes each Thursday evening densburg and I owe to this devoted priest and meatballs dinner nounced the new Vicar Gen- of God. less giving? for Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacra- eral will be Father Joseph A. The North Country Catholic placed be- With his retirement as Vicar General, Date: March 23 LENTEN BIBLE STUDY PROGRAM DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Time: 4 p.m. to 7 ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER ment of Reconciliation. Morgan, rector of St. Mary’s fore us the biography of a man who con- Monsignor can now stop adding to the Ellenburg Center – Our Lady of the Plattsburgh – Divine Mercy Sunday to Elizabethtown Time hundreds of board meetings he has at- Place: Seton Academy – St. Elizabeth’s will hold : 7 p.m. to 8 Cathedral and Defender of tinues to have a powerful impact on the Adirondacks House of Prayer will offer a be celebrated. the Bond for the Diocesan HENDRICK PHOTO tended over the years. While the meet- Cost: $7 Adults, $5 Children under 12. its annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner. Place: Notre Dame Church Church we love. Serving as the Vicar Gen- Lenten Bible Study Program. Date: April 7 Date: Marriage Tribunal. Msgr. Robert L. Lawler, who is leaving his eral of our Diocese, Monsignor Lawler has ings may come to an end, his priestly Take outs no additional cost. March 17 JEFFERSON Dates: March16; April 6 Place: St. Peter’s Parish Time: 2 p.m. to 6 position as Vicar General on Easter Sun- been the closest advisor and confidante work doesn’t! I am so grateful for his val- Features: Monies raised go to buy ued ministry at St. Joseph’s Home in Og- Time: 10:30 a.m. to Noon Schedule: Exposition of the Blessed Place: Parish Hall BEREAVEMENT MEETING About Msgr. Lawler day, is shown after his final Mass as pas- of four bishops. His thoughtful and wise Water Filter Systems for the North Coun- tor of St. John the Baptist Church in densburg. We all continue to seek his Features: Rita Breen will be reflecting on Sacrament 12:15-2:30 p.m.; New Video: Cost Watertown Msgr. Lawler was born in counsel, always flavored with great pas- try Mission of Hope. : Adults, $11; children under 12, $5 – An Ecumenical Bereave- wise counsel and cherish his friendship. Jesus, I Trust in You 12:15-1:35 p.m.; Oneonta, NY, Nov. 9, 1930 Madrid in June of 2012. toral sensitivity, has aided bishops in themes of Lent Light lunch provided. Do- Features: Corned Beef or Ham, cabbage, ment Meeting to be held. making difficult decisions. Join me in thanking Monsignor Robert nations appreciated. Sacrament of Reconciliation in the carrots, potatoes with drink and dessert. Date: March 25 and studied for the priest- the Campaign for Human De- TAIZE PRAYER hood at Wadhams Hall Semi- The tremendous love and respect that Lawler for being such a kind, caring Contact: RSVP 518-594-3253 or chapel 1:15-2:15 p.m.; Chaplet of Divine Time velopment, Catholic Relief priest. His genuine care for the most vul- Plattsburgh - St. Peter’s Parish will Take-out available after 1:30 p.m. Tick- : 7 p.m. nary College and Catholic the priests of our Diocese have for Monsi- [email protected] Mercy and Prayer Service begin at 2:30 ets for a cash raffle and other items Place: Sisters of St. Joseph Hearthside Services and health affairs. gnor was evidenced when, not once, but nerable among us leaves us with much to gather for “Taize Prayer Around the University of America. He was also appointed to nu- p.m.; Blessing of Religious objects will Hospitality Center. twice, he was elected to lead our diocese admire and imitate. Cross.” He was ordained to the merous local and state or- EUCHARISTIC ADORATION take place during the service. Refresh- as diocesan administrator when we We pray that God bless him with good Date: March 22 LIVING OUR FAITH Speaker: Rev. Toby Schilling, Director of priesthood May 19, 1956, ganizations serving mental Plattsburgh – Eucharistic Adoration is ments will be available in the Emmaus Schroon Lake - As part of the Year of Pastoral Care at Samaritan Medical Cen- and immediately began a 30 bishop-less. health. During this time of transition in Time: 7 p.m. health and social welfare the Church universal and locally, we held throughout the year every Wednes- Room from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Faith program at Our Lady of Lourdes ter, in Watertown. His topic will be "The year association with This special service to the bishops and Features: Taize prayer includes song, si- needs. diocese all developed after thirty years of thank God for leaders such as Monsignor day, Thursday, and Friday. Catholic Charities of the Dio- lence and Sacred Scripture in an atmos- Church and Saint Joseph's Church, "Liv- Silver Lining". In 1989, Msgr. Lawler was rendering remarkable ministry to the vul- Lawler whose love of Jesus and service in Place: St. John’s chapel EUCHARISTIC ADORATION cese of Ogdensburg. appointed chairman of the phere of quiet reflection. The music is ing Our Faith": The Catechism of the nerable in our North Country through his His Name continues to inspire our own Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Keeseville –The Keeseville Altar Rosary Father Lawler was named Diocesan Planning Commit- simple, with brief refrains repeated in Catholic Church" Will be presented LENT 4.5 PROGRAM assistant secretary of faith journeys. Theme: “Silent and solitary, Saint Society will sponsor a Sunday weekly Schedule: Watertown tee, and pastor in Canton in the manner of the mantra of the Eastern Fridays at 4:30 p.m. at St. – “Walking in the Footsteps Catholic Charities in 1956, Joseph was always united in mind with Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament. Joseph’s Church, Olmstedville; Sundays of Jesus, embracing Christian Simplicity”, 1995. Church or the rosary of the Western director of the Watertown In 1967, he was named Jesus and Mary. . . . We have close to us Time: 1 p.m. to 4 at 4:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, this six week program explores ways of Catholic Charities office in Church. Chaplain of His Holiness In 1977, Bishop Brzana rec- given to a monsignor. Beach diocese - the diocesan just as much as Joseph …we have our Place: Immaculate Conception Church Schroon Lake. living in harmony with Creation, God 1957 and executive secretary with the title of Monsignor. Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, but our Features: A summary of the catechism, and the whole human family. of the agency in 1959. ommended to Pope Paul VI On two separate occasions Board of Consultors ap- CORNED BEEF DINNER He was also honored in 1986 that Msgr. Lawler be named a - when Bishop Loverde was pointed Msgr. Lawler as the poor eyes fail to see Him. Let us become SOAKING PRAYER Date: He also served as an assis- with Catholic Charities Cari- Peru – Court St. Monica of St. Augustine’s known as YOUCAT, is available at $11.25. March 14, 21; April 10, 17, 24 Prelate of Honor. Msgr. named bishop of Arlington, administrator of the Ogdens- interior souls and we shall immediately Plattsburgh – Soaking Prayer is offered Contact: For further information, call Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11 OR 6:30 p.m. to 8. tant pastor at Holy Family in tas Award, given annually to is having its annual Corned Beef Dinner. Watertown from 1957 to Lawler was named a Protono- Va., diocese and when Bishop burg diocese until a new see.” (St. Peter Julian Eymard). every second and fourth Wednesday of (518) 532-7100. Place: Hearthside Hospitality Center at an individual who exempli- Date: March 16 1959. tary Apostolic June 17, 1995 Gerald M. Barbarito was bishop was named by the Contact: call 518-561-5083 or email the month under the direction of the fies a spirit of love and char- Time: 4 p.m. to 6:30 Sisters of St. Joseph motherhouse The priest continued to di- the highest honor that can be named to the West Palm pope. us at [email protected] Living Water’s Healing Ministry. FRANKLIN ity. Place: Cost: $5 per session for materials and rect Catholic Charities until St. Augustine Parish Center Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 Cost: Adults, $8; Children 4-12, $4 light refreshments 1986 when he was named LENTEN ADORATION Place: Upper room at St. Peters Contact: pastor in Brownville and Entertainment: Don-Yo DJ Service CABBAGE ROLL SALE 324-5718 or 782-3460; Plattsburgh – St. Peter’s will offer week- Features: A quiet prayerful environ- Brushton – St. Mary’s will be having www.lent45.org for more information Dexter. ment, to be soaked in God's love During his tenure with SOUP-SALAD-BREAD day adoration during Lent through 7 PM their famous St. Patrick’s Day Cabbage on Wednesday of Holy Week. Catholic Charities he served Altona – Holy Angels will hold Soup- Roll Sale. DOLLAR DINNER Schedule: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. after PRAYER MEETING Date: Watertown as diocesan coordinator of Salad-Bread Wednesdays during Lent. March 18 –The Knights of Columbus 7 a.m. Mass until 7 p.m.; Mon. only After Plattsburgh – A weekly prayer meeting Time: Place: Parish Hall 6 a.m. Watertown Council #259 will be having 7 a.m. Mass until 9 p.m. will be held every Wednesday (except Time: 5:15 p.m. to 6:30; 6:30-7 pray be- Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center a Dollar Dinner. Contact:To sign up for one hour a week the first Wednesday). Cost: Date fore the Blessed Sacrament with Sta $4 : March 20 of adoration or for more information, call Time: 7 p.m. tions of the Cross; 7 p.m. Celebrate Mass. Features: May be pre-ordered starting Time: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. the rectory at 563-1692 or email kje- Place: St. Peter’s Church, St. Brother Place: Contact: Sandy or Fr. Gilbert, 236-5848 March 15, call 518-529-6580 for all or- IHC Intermediate School [email protected]. Andre' Chapel. ders. CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE 2 Diocesan Life NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC news 19 MARCH 13, 2013 MARCH 13, 2013 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR’S NOTES OBITUARIES The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Altona – Douglas H. “Doug” Boyea, 72; Cemetery, New Breman. 2013 at St. Alexander’s Church; burial in CATHOLIC Funeral Services March 6, 2013 at Holy St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Chazy. Box 326 Waiting, waiting and giving thanks Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. Angel’s Church. Hogansburg – Beatrice E. Deer Jacobs, Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 The Society for the Propagation of the Faith 100; Funeral March 5, 2013 at St. Regis Ogdensburg – Jane (Adams) Bjork, 71; USPS 0039-3400 The calendar may show it’s its own time. Perhaps by the and worries of our ministry could be ac- Sr. Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Director AuSable Forks – Gerald A. “Jerry” Hart, Church; burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Funeral March 4, 2013 at Notre Dame Lent, but it sure feels time you read this, our In our diocesan family, this is complished without adequate BISHOP TERRY 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 62; Funeral Services March 2, 2013 at the Church; burial in Notre Dame Cemetery. like Advent in our baby will have been born a perfect time to pray in resources. R. LAVALLEY (315) 393-2920; fax 1-866-314-7296 Keeseville house. and the papal voting will thanksgiving for our beloved We also understand that it’s Thwaits Zaumetzer Funeral Home; burial – Louis F. Baraby, 82; Memorial President [email protected] in North Jay Cemetery. Services March 7, 2013 at St. John’s Ogdensburg – Addisyn Burke, infant; Fu- MSGR. ROBERT L. LAWLER Everywhere we have begun. Msgr. Lawler who is finally able critical to have talented and turn we are waiting. Spring’s arrival will re- to be free of administrative dedicated staff people to safe- Church; burial in Immaculate Conception neral Services March 7, 2013 at Frary Fu- Vice President Brownville – Blanche F. (Audette) Cemetery. neral Home. SR. JENNIFER VOTRAW, SSJ We’re waiting for quire more waiting, but concerns that have marked his guard all the donations from Melisko, 88; Funeral Services March 6, Secretary-Treasurer the announcement of signs are there for that as priesthood since the first day the hard-working generous Hear their MARY LOU KILIAN a new pope, we’re well. he stepped into a Catholic parishioners in our diocese. 2013 at Immaculate Conception Church; Keeseville – Richard G. Bouyea Sr., 80; Fu- Saranac Lake – Julie Anne (Keese) Dar- Editor/ waiting for the arrival In the meantime, we Charities office. For the past ten years we burial in Sanford Corners Cemetery. neral March 7, 2013 at St. John’s Church; rah, 85; Funeral Services March 2, 2013 at of a new granddaugh- still have Lent. This week’s NCC also shows have been blessed to have General Manager need for help burial in Fairview Cemetery. St. Bernard’s Church; burial in St. ter and we’re waiting We still have the oppor- how much we can be grateful Michael Tooley, the diocesan Canton – Bernard L. “Bud” Coffey, 89; Fu- Bernard’s Cemetery. Publish 45 is- for the appearance of Mary Lou tunity to join in prayer for those who are still guard- fiscal officer, and his excellent neral Services March 9, 2013 at St. Mary’s Malone – Vivien D. (Trombley) Lamica, spring. for our church as the car- ing the administration of our staff watch every penny for us. From the Director’s Desk, sues per year: Kilian Sister Mary Ellen Brett, SSJ, Church; burial in North Russell Cemetery. 79; Funeral Services March 8, 2013 at Watertown – Frederick N. Deline, 81; Fu- Weekly except It’s hard to be pa- dinals cast their votes in diocese. We may still be waiting for Notre Dame Church. neral Services March 9, 2013 at Our Lady issue after tient – on all counts. the Sistine Chapel. Those of us who work for the more blessings in our lives but Diocesan Director We can be assured, of course, And we have time to pray for Catholic Church in the North we are certainly grateful for Canton – Kathleen M. (Wood) Murphy, of the Sacred Heart Church; burial in Christmas, one 79; Funeral March 8, 2013 at St. Mary’s Massena – Joseph Conrad Guilbert, 76; Glenwood Cemetery. week in Janu- that everything will happen in our families with all their joys Country understand that none those we have now! The cry is familiar to us all. And yet, it is still a shock ary, one week to the heart as we hear it each Good Friday – the cry of Church; burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Funeral Services March 7, 2013 at Church in March and every other Christ on the Cross, “My God, my God, why have you of the Sacred Heart; burial in Calvary Watertown – Josephine V. Messina, 83; week in July by the Diocese abandoned me?” Carthage – Yolanda M. “Helen” (Ricco) Cemetery. Funeral Services March 5, 2013 at St. An- of Ogdensburg. FR. BILL SAYS But haven’t we sometimes felt abandoned ourselves? Corbine, 85; Funeral Services March 7, thony’s Church; burial in Glenwood 622 Washington Street, Og- As we cope with the serious illness of a precious child 2013 at St. James Church; burial in St. Massena – James Howard Robert, 69; Cemetery. densburg, N.Y. 13669. or parent? As we are told, at age 53, that our job has James Cemetery. Memorial Service March 3, 2013 at Dear Holy Father...a letter for next pope been terminated? In the gray loneliness that follows Phillips Memorial Home. Watertown – Jane A. Brenon Taylor, 78; Editorial Office: the death of a beloved wife or husband? At these Colton – Robert P. “Bob” Whalen, 87; Fu- Funeral March 6, 2013 at St. Anthony’s 622 Washington Street, times, hope seems to have disappeared. Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. This morning at Mass, the We have prayed hard for you. important you are to us, the neral Services March 9, 2013 at St. Mooers – Mary Ellen (LeClaire) Garrand, Church; burial in Brownville Cemetery. Old Testament reading was During the conclave, our People of God. You will be And yet, in the midst of our darkness, we remember Patrick’s Church. 85; Funeral March 11, 2013 at St. Telephone: from the Book of Daniel; the prayer was that all the Cardinal watched. What you do will be that God did not abandon His beloved Son, but raised Joseph’s ; burial in parish cemetery. Winthrop – William D. Quiness Jr., 69; Fu- Him from death to glory. And God does not abandon (315) 608-7556 reading was a prayer spoken electors would chose the per- analyzed by many. I believe Croghan – Doris M. (Mellnitz) Turck, 79; neral Services March 2, 2013 at the Ham- us. by one of the men in the fiery fect leader for our Church. So, that God will inspire you to be Funeral Services March 5, 2013 at St. Morrisonville – Theresa A. (Hemingway) mill Funeral Home; burial in Brookdale E-mail: furnace. we believe that you are that that perfect leader, that perfect The heart of the Church’s missionary work is to bring news@northcountry The prayer expressed in one, the Pope for our time. We guide for our Church. all people of the world, in all times, this message that Stephen’s Church; burial in St. Peter’s Seaver, 66; Funeral Services March 9, Cemetery. catholic.org many ways my own prayer for are confident that you will In the Spirit of Our Savior, God, in Christ, has saved us and is with us, day by day. our Catholic Church as the Col- make a difference in our may you become the Good The Society for the Propagation of the Faith continues ference. Our Catholic Church Entered at the lege of Cardinals meets prepar- Church and in the world – to Shepherd, always ready to to seek prayer and sacrifice for the world’s missions, needs you to step into the pa- Stopping abortion expansion Post Office: ing to elect our new Pope. heal the Church where it is make our Church better and now some 1,100 dioceses in Asia, Africa, the Pacific Is- pacy with boldness, with a Ogdensburg, NY In the Scripture reading, the wounded, to bring new life into better – a Church always ready lands and Latin America. spirit of love and concern for 13669 as prayer is that God will protect the Church where it is dying, to make the world better and Help is offered for pastoral and evangelizing pro- all of us. to be top priority at lobby day Periodical Postage. his people and not forget his to boldly challenge us better – a Church alive in the grams, for catechists, catechetical work, healthcare and Be unafraid to do all that is covenant with them. Catholics to action, to be un- daring spirit of St. Peter and St. to build churches. State address, Gov. Andrew allow abortions. needed to bring new life to our ALBANY - Stopping Gov. An- Subscription: Azariah prays, “We are re- afraid to change what must be Paul. We are prepared to be Missionaries still respond to the command of Jesus, Cuomo grouped it with his In addition to the fight Church as the Vicar of Christ, drew Cuomo’s proposed Re- For one year: duced, O Lord, beyond all changed. united in all things with you, “Go and teach all nations.” Missionaries also continue proposed Women's Equality against abortion expansion, the Christ who will always be productive Health Act will be In-Diocese Rate: $27 other nations, brought low I pray that you realize how Our Holy Father. to depend on assistance from the Society for the Propa- Act, which prioritizes nine participants from all eight with you. I guarantee that you the priority of Catholics Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 everywhere in the world this gation of the Faith to sustain them in their service to other women's equality is- dioceses of New York State will find the support of the gathering for the annual day because of our sins. We the poorest of the poor. Thank you for being a “home sues the bishops support, will lobby on issues related People of God always praying Catholics at the Capitol lobby have in our day no prince, missionary” and helping in your own way. day March 20 in Albany. like equal pay, zero tolerance to Catholic schools, poverty, Matters for publication for you – you will not fail. oblation, or leader.” God calls all of us to be His voice, reminding others While the lobby day in- for sexual harassment and Medicaid and prisons. should be May God the Father give you I have decided to write a let- that He is with us always. This Lent, would you be one cludes a slate of issues of human trafficking laws. The participants will at- addressed to the confidence to create new ter to the new Pope. I suspect I of those loving missionaries with your support of the "All these laudable initia- tend a workshop on the is- PO Box 326 life in our Church. May Jesus – concern to Catholics, with will not be the only one. Society for the Propagation of the Faith? As I ask al- tives for women are being sues, meet with legislators, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 our Lord and Savior who lived the abortion bill, "we're talk- As I write this, the conclave ways for your prayers, I ask also for your financial sac- held hostage by this Repro- pray the rosary with he and should be received by and died for us – give you a ing about innocent human has not begun but the election rifice in whatever way you can help our mission family, ductive Health Act," Mr. Knights of Columbus and Thursday prior to truly missionary spirit to reach life and a bill that can have may be completed by the time you are in effect telling them: “God will never abandon Poust said. process to the Cathedral of publication. out to all peoples with the mes- long-lasting effects," said that this gets to you – either you.” And everyone should know that! The bill would add a broad the Immaculate Conception sage of our Savior. Dennis Poust, communica- way here I go. Thank you! And may God bless you and your loved health exception into state for 1:30 p.m. Mass. Paper is printed each Your ministry has suddenly tions director for the New Holy Father, I am praying for ones this Lent as you stand by the Cross of our mission law, which currently allows For more information and Monday; broadened but Jesus will al- York State Catholic Confer- you. You will be remembered family. late-term abortions to pro- to register for the lobby day, dateline is Wednesday. ways be walking with you. ence, which represents New each and every time I celebrate If you are interested in a World Mission Rosary, tect the mother's life, could online, go to Member, Catholic Press May the Holy Spirit give you York State’s Bishops in mat- Mass. You have accepted a please contact the Mission Office at 315-393-2920 and allow healthcare profession- www.nyscatholic.org or con- Association. the wisdom to oversee this ters of public policy. very heavy cross and we are we would be happy to forward them to you as long as als who are not physicians to tact the diocesan coordinator Church with love and that The bill in question is the POSTMASTER: grateful for you. Our expecta- supplies last. Thank you. perform abortion proce- Daughter of Charity Sister boldness. Reproductive Health Act, Send address changes to tions are high, but you can be dures, could undermine ma- Donna Franklin, director of Catholics throughout the which has been introduced North Country Catholic, confident that the Holy Spirit ternity and prenatal care Catholic Charities at (315) world need your leadership – a Please remember “The Society for the Propagation of the Faith” by governors every year PO Box 326 will bless your Papacy. programs and could be used 393-2255, ccdirect@wad- bold leadership, rooted in since 2007. Ogdensburg, NY You can and must make a dif- when writing or changing your Will. to compel all hospitals to hams.edu. . faith, hope and love. In his January State of the 13669-0326 www.dioogdensburg.org/missionoffice 20 around the diocese NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 67, Number 42 MARCH 13, 2013 INSIDE THIS ISSUE JEFFERSON Mercy, April 7. Being merciful to others, ST. LAWRENCE VIRTUAL TOUR OF ST. PETER’S FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRIES ARE BACK Placing our complete trust in Jesus, mak- Ogdensburg Ogdensburg CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 YEAR OF FAITH MOVIE NIGHT – Fr. Bryan Stitt will lead a –K og C Friday Night Fish Msgr. Duprey to be ing a good confession, & receiving Com- virtual tour of the Basilica of St. Peter Fries are back every Friday until Easter. NONORTHRTH C COUOUNTRYNTRY CATHOLICISM SERIES Norfolk – The Parish of the Visitation is honored by state Charities munion on the Feast of Mercy Sunday Date: March 14 Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Watertown – “Catholicism: A Journey to having its second parish wide Family directors l PAGE 4 Contact: Call Judy at 315-783-7349 or Time:7p.m. Cost: Adults, $8; Children 5-12, $4; under the Heart of the Faith” to be shown. Movie Night. 315-788-2388, or visit www.thedivine- Place Bishop Brzana Memorial Hall at 5, free; desserts, $1 and cash bar Dates: March 18, 25 Date: March 22 mercy.org St. Mary's Cathedral Many challenges Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 Time: 6:30 p.m. Program:This "Virtual Tour" is offered EUCHARISTIC ADORATION await the next Place: Hearthside Center at the Mother- Place: Visitation Parish Center LIFERIGHT MEETING as part of the Year of Faith to help people Massena – St. Mary’s & St. Joseph’s hold pope l PAGE 14 house SSJ Features:The Passion of the Christ CATHOLIC Contact: Holy Family Church at 315- Watertown - Liferight of Watertown will taste again for the first time the joy of Benediction and Adoration every Friday. hold its monthly meetings on the third 782-2468 for more information Pilgrimage. Father Stitt worked as a tour Time: 9 a.m. to Noon MARCH 13, 2013 Wednesday of the Month. LEGION OF MARY ACIES CEREMONY guide at St. Peter's from 1999 to 2001. Place: St. Mary’s Family Room Ogdensburg -The Legion of Mary annual SPAGHETTI SUPPER Time: 4 p.m. Place: 312 Sherman St. Acies Ceremony will be held FISH & SHRIMP FRY SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP Watertown – St. Anthony’s Altar Rosary Date: March 17 Church will be having Spaghetti Supper. Features: The office has materials on Gouverneur – St. James School will be Canton – The Surviving Spouse Friend- Conclave begins on Tuesday Time: 2 p.m. infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia having a Fish & Shrimp Fry every Friday ship and Support Group meets the first Date: March 21 Place: Deacon Winter Chapel at St. VICAR and chastity. during Lent. Thursday of the month. Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 Mary’s Cathedral. election, known as a con- Rules governing papal decided the date on the fifth Contact: Phone 315-788-8480; website: Date: through March 29 Time: 9 a.m. clave, in a message to re- elections state that a con- day of its pre-conclave meet- Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall Features:The ceremony consists of an By Francis X. Rocca GENERAL www.liferight.org. Time: 4:30 p.m. Place: Best Western University Inn Catholic News Service porters March 8. clave must start between 15 ings, after waiting for the Cost: Adults, $8; children $4.50; under 3, individual consecration and a collective Cost: Adults, $10; Children 12 and The first session of voting and 20 days after the Holy 115 cardinals eligible and ex- free; sauce, $5 per quart meatballs are consecration to Mary. Active members RETIRES LEWIS under, $5; under 5, Free HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Cardinal elec- inside the Sistine Chapel will See falls vacant; but shortly pected to vote. $.75 (Bring containers) will renew their consecration to Mary. begin in the afternoon, fol- before his resignation Feb. The last to arrive in Rome K OF C BRUNCH Features: Take-outs available, phone Ogdensburg - St. Mary’s holds a monthly tors assembled in Rome will Msgr. Lawler Features: Take-outs begin at 4 p.m. All interested persons are also welcome. begin voting for the next lowing a morning Mass "Pro 28, Pope Benedict XVI issued was Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Lyons Falls – The South Lewis Knights of ahead for faster service, 287-0130. For Holy Hour to pray for Vocations. eligendo Summo Pontifice" a decree allowing cardinal to Pham Minh Man of Ho Chi has served Columbus will be having and all you can Refreshments will be served pope March 12. Jesuit Father DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY deliveries call 287-0130 Date: Thursday before the First Friday Federico Lombardi, the Vati- ("for the election of the move up the start date if they Minh City, Vietnam, who eat pancake brunch. Time four bishops Watertown – Our Lady of the Sacred IHC MYSTERY PLAYERS : 8 p.m. to 9 can spokesman, announced supreme pontiff") in St. choose. joined the others in Rome Date: March 17 CATHOLICISM SERIES Place: Deacon Winter Chapel Peter's Basilica. The College of Cardinals March 7. Heart will hold a Divine Mercy Sunday Heuvelton – IHC Mystery Players will the date for the start of the Time: 8 a.m. to Noon Norfolk – The Church of the Visitation’s Features: Nocturnal Adoration contin- Celebration. present a Mystery Play on the Stations of Place: St. John’s Church Hall Catholicism program has begun for the ues through the night Schedule: March 29 at 3 p.m., the Divine the Cross. Cost: Adults, $6; Children 5-12, $3; Lent and Easter season. Mercy novena will begin by praying the Date: March 24 under 5, free Schedule: Tuesday mornings – 9 a.m. NOVENA FOR MILITARY chaplet; April 7 at 3 p.m. Divine Mercy Time: 7:30 p.m. Report of CARDINALS IN PRAYER Mass followed by a light social; 9:45 a.m. Ogdensburg - Notre Dame Church is Sunday will be celebrated. There will be Place: St. Raphael’s Church Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, CHICKEN AND BISCUIT DINNER DVD presentation by discussion. holding a Weekly novena for the safety special funds Singing of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, & Lyons Falls – St. John’s Church will be Wednesday evenings – 5:30 p.m. Mass of U.S. military personnel having a Chicken and Biscuit dinner. MARCH 17 BRUNCH followed by a light social; 6:30 p.m. DVD Date:Tuesday evenings Special prayers for Healing your family Brasher Falls – A Buffet Brunch will be in diocese tree, Blessing of the Divine Mercy image Date: March 19 presentation followed by discussion. Time: 6:30 p.m. Time held. Michael J. Tooley, diocesan and Benediction of Blessed Sacrament. : 5 p.m. Contact: 315-384-4242 Cost: Adults, $8; children, $4 Date: March 17 DIOCESAN EVENTS fiscal officer, presents the an- Features: The Divine Mercy Devotion nual Special Funds Report in Features: Take-outs and deliveries will Time: 9 a.m. to Noon FISH DINNERS DURING LENT consists of making a Novena by praying Place: K of C Hall this week’s North Country be available by calling 348-6738 or 377- Star Lake – St. Hubert’s Church will have SYMPOSIUM ENVIRONMENT the Chaplet of Divine Mercy beginning Cost: Adults, $7; Children 5-12, $5; Catholic. 3111. fish dinners every Friday during Lent. The Religious Sisters and Brother of the Special funds are monies on Good Friday; celebrating the Feast of Under 5, Free Date: through March 22 diocese are holding a symposium “Awak- that the diocese holds for particular purposes such as Time: 5 p.m. ening the Dreamer: Symposium on Envi- Bishop Terry R. LaValley has an- disability insurance, mission Costs: Adults, $9; Seniors, $8 ronment Sustainability.” nounced the retirement of Msgr. Features: Deep fried or oven baked. Dates: April 13, Saranac Lake, Adiron- projects, priests retirement, lay employee retirement and Robert L. Lawler from his position as Take-outs call 848-3612 dack Medical Center; April 14, Water- unemployment insurance. Vicar General, effective Easter Sun- town, Sisters of St. Joseph The report also includes an day, March 31. Msgr. Lawler, 82, re- CATHOLICISM SERIES Time: 1 p.m. to 4 accounting of the Diocesan tired as pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Massena – The Catholic Community of Presenters: Mercy Sister Diane Guerin Trust Fund and the Deposit Waddington and St. John the Baptist Massena/Louisville will be using Fr. and Claire Maier, Mercy Associate and Loan Account as well as in Madrid, in June 2012.He has held Robert Barron’s video series “Catholi- messages about the report the position of Vicar General under cism” during this Year of faith. MEN’S CONFERENCE from Tooley and Bishop four bishops, first appointed by Dates: On Wednesdays, April 10,17,24; Syracuse – The Diocese of Syracuse is LaValley. Bishop Paul S. Loverde in 1994 and May 1,8 planning its annual Catholic Men’s Con- SPECIAL SECTION, PAGES 7-12 then re-appointed by Bishop Gerald Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 ference “Ignite 2013.” M. Barbarito, Bishop Robert J. Cun- Place: St. Mary’s Social Hall Date: March 23 ningham and Bishop LaValley.Bishop Cost: No cost, but workbooks can be pur- Time: 8 a.m. to 5 Rest in Peace, LaValley also announced the new chased for $25 Place: SRC Arena, Onondaga Community CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING Vicar General will be Father Joseph Father, Deacon Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago prays the rosary before a prayer service with eucharistic adoration in St. Peter's Basilica at College A. Morgan, rector of St. Mary’s Cathe- the Vatican March 6. Also pictured is Cardinal Thomas C. Collins of Toronto, right. More than 100 cardinals gathered in front of BINGO NEW NIGHT Features: Opening Mass with Bishop and Sister dral. Bernini's statue, "The Chair of St. Peter," for the evening service. The cardinals are scheduled to meet in the Sistine Chapel Massena – St. Mary’s & St. Joseph’s Bingo Cunningham, three speakers: Joe Lom- March 12 to begin to vote for the next pope. FULL STORY, PAGE 3 is now on Thursday nights. bardi, Fr. Dave Pivonka and Patrick Rites held for Fr. Paschal Rys, Deacon Features: Early Bird game starts at 7 Madrid Donald Dashnaw, Sr. Michele Guerin p.m. Pull tabs, 50/50 and concession Registration: Online at www.ignite- YEAR OF FAITH VIDEO CONTEST: Win a week at Camp Guggenheim... p. 17 available. catholicmen.org FULL STORIES, PAGES 4, 6