Staff

Pastor

Rev. Raymond J. Moreau

office@stmarysbrushton.org

Priest-in-Residence

Rev. Alan J. Lamica

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Director of Christian Formation

St. Mary’s &

St. Augustine’s

Mrs. Judy King

St. Mary’s Bookkeeper

Mrs. Sheila LaRock

St. Augustine’s Secretary

Ms. Patricia White

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Priest Residence

1347 Washington St.

Brushton, New York, 12916

Voice & fax (518)529-7433

St. Augustine’s

2472 State Route 11

North Bangor, New York 12966

Voice & fax (518)483-6674

May 13, 2018�

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ST. MARY’S ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY�

Open 1 � 3PM & 6:30�7:30PM�

2nd and 4th Mondays of the month�

SHUT�INS�Do you know of someone who is not able to go to Mass on Sunday, because of weather or sickness? Please call Dianne Russell at 529�7474 or Dick Hurteau at 483�1832 for someone to bring Holy Com-munion on a weekly or monthly basis.�

Sacrament of Baptism: Infants: contact the parish office before or soon after birth. Adults: inquire about the RCIA�

Sacrament of Penance: Saturdays 2:45�3:00 p.m. St. Mary’s; 3:30�3:45 St. Augustine. You may also contact Fr. Ray�Sacrament of the Sick: Contact Fr. Ray in advance of surgery or as soon as possible when serious illness occurs�Sacrament of Marriage: Contact the parish office at least 6 months prior to the proposed wedding date to begin prep� � � � � � � � �

TO REPORT ABUSE: If you have a complaint or suspect misconduct involving diocesan clergy, religious, em-ployees, or volunteers, contact the Diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator Terrianne Yanulavich, Adult & Youth Counseling Service of Northern New York, 413 Ryan Road, Churubusco, NY 12923, Phone: (518) 483�3261. �E�mail: terrianneyanulavich@yahoo.com Or call Fr. Chris Carrara, Episcopal Vicar for clergy at 315�393�2920.�

Website:�www.staugustinesandstmarys.org

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MONDAY, May 14th St. Matthas, Apostle�9:00 AM SM: Mary Traynor by M/M Edward Russell Sr.�TUESDAY, May 15th � Easter Weekday �9:00 AM SA: Mr, and Mrs. Donald Cornell �� � � by Roger Bombard �WEDNESDAY, May 16th � Easter Weekday�9:00 AM SM: Carolyn McDonald by Mike & Suzy Shea�THURSDAY, May 17th � Easter Weekday �9:00 AM SA: Ambrose Snyder � by Eileen and Gerald Snyder**�SATURDAY, May 19th � Pentecost Sunday�4:00 PM SA: Francis Raville by Allen Raville �5:30 PM SM: Sheila Gilha by Charles & Erin O’Connor�SUNDAY, May 20th � Pentecost Sunday�8:00 AM SA: People of the parishes�11:00 AM SM: Elizabeth Mayer by her family**� First Communion will be held at the 11:00 AM Mass � �

This week’s Sanctuary Candles At SM and SA ... �For the Safety of our Troops �

St. Mary's Annual Mother's Day Breakfast Buffet��

Breakfast buffet, May 13th, 8:00 am � 12:30 pm, �St. Mary's Parish Center, Gale Road, County Rd 7,

Brushton, New York.��

Fried/scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash, �home fries, pancakes, French toast, donuts, �

coffee, tea, OJ, tomato juice, milk.��

Adults� $8.00, Seniors, $7.00, 6�12 $4.00, �5 and under, free.�

Immediate family of 5 or more $25.00 (mother, father and school age children)�

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Take outs available, call 518 529 6580.��

ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY �ROSARY DURING MONTH OF MAY�

Prior to all weekend masses, the Altar Rosary Society will be conducting the Rosary to our Blessed Mother dur-ing the month of May. Please come a half hour early so you can honor our Blessed Mother through the recitation of the Most Holy Rosary! ��

ST. MARY’S/ST.AUGSTINE’S PARISH OFFICES�Office Hours for this week will be Monday through

Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. ��

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL APPEAL�Celebrating 100 years of Service�

Catholic Charities is always grateful for your support. This year as we celebrate a century of service we are ask-ing you to help continue Catholic Charities Legacy of Hope. This weekend all of the parishes in the Diocese will be participating in the Annual Mother’s Day Appeal. This Appeal supports the works of charity and justice throughout the Diocese. We ask that you consider your own resources. Then, make a generous gift to Catholic Charities. For more information visit our website: www.cathcharities.org or call us (315) 393�2255. �

COLLECTION:� ��

ST. AUGUSTINE’S � May 6th��

Envelopes: $; 1,614.00 Plate: $361.14�Fuel: $260.00�

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Total: $2,235.14��

ST. MARY’S � May 6th��

Envelopes: $1,834.00; Plate: $198.00�Fuel: $41.00�

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Total: $2,073.00��

FIRST COMMUNION REHEARSAL�This rehearsal will commence at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Church next Saturday, May 19th. It is important that all children who will be receiving their First Holy Com-munion on Sunday, May 20th, and their parents, be pre-sent at that time. This rehearsal should take approxi-mately 1 hour. �

�THE LORD CALLS�

Like Mary, all mothers bring life into the world in some way. As we pray for all mothers, let us pray for workers ready to bring life to the church as ordained or conse-crated religious, Talk to Fr. Ray/Fr. Doug Lucia at (315) 388�4466 dlucia@rcdony.org / Cathy Russell at (315) 393�2920, ext. 1450 crussell@rcdony.org. See us also on Facebook or at www.myvocation.net.��READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 13th, 2018�

Sun. Acts 1:1�11/Ps 47:2�3, 6�7, 8�9 Eph 1:17�23 � Or Eph 4:1�13 or 4:1�7,11�13/Mk 16:15�20�Mon. Acts 1:15�17,20�26/Ps 113:1�2,3�4,5�6,7�8/� Jn 15:9�17�Tues. Acts 20:17�27/Ps 68:10�11, 20�21 /Jn 17:1�11a�Wed. Acts 20:28�38/Ps 68: 29�30, 33�35a, 35bc�36ab/� Jn 17:11b�19�Thurs.: Acts 22:30; 23:6�11/Ps 16:1�2a and 5, 7�8, 9�10,� 11/Jn 17:20�26�Fri.: Acts 25:13b�21/Ps 103:1�2,11�12,19�20ab/� Jn 21:15�19�Sat.: Acts 28:16�20, 30�31/Ps 11:4, 5 and 7/Jn 21:20�25�Next Sunday: FEAST OF PENTECOST�Vigil: Gn 11:1�9 or Ex 19:3�8a, 16�20b or Ez 37:1�14 � or�Jl 3:1�5/Ps 104:1�2, 24, 35, 27�28, 29, 30/� Rom 8:22�27/Jn 7:37�39� �Day: Acts 2:1�11/Ps104:1, 24, 29�30, 31, 34/� 1 Cor 12:3b�7,12�13 or Gal 5:16�25/Jn 20:19�23� or Jn 15:26�27;16:12�15��ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP�Plant for Pollinators. God’s creatures that pollinate� the earth and are so essential to the production of�our fruits and veggies include butterflies, bees and� birds. When planning a garden or yard this spring,�consider planting some flowers and shrubs that will�attract these pollina-tors. Suggestion: check with�your local Cornell Coopera-tive Extension office or�your local nurseries/garden cen-ters to learn more�about what will grow in your area.���

EM’S & LECTOR SCHEDULE FOR JULY�AUG.�The Eucharistic Minister and Lector schedule for the months of July through August is currently being pre-pared. If anyone knows of any particular weekend they are not able to serve, please contact Fr. Ray.�

�FROM FR. RAY…�

Today we honor all mothers for the great sacrifice they embraced to bring us to birth and the many subsequent sacrifices they made helping to raise us in a loving fami-ly. Parenthood is a vocation, a sacred calling by God to be co�creators with God and to manifest His divine love for His children. A special thanks to all who embrace this vocation for the purpose of giving glory to God by seeking to do His will for their salvation and the souls of our children.� All are invited to attend the 11:00 a.m. Mass next Sun-day in support of 8 children from our parishes who will be receiving their First Holy Communion.� It is with our heartfelt gratitude,� that I announce that after many years of service, our Director of Religious Education (DRE), Judy King, will be retiring. Judy has supported our parish families with her caring and under-standing. Her professionalism and hard work has crafted a Religious Education program that has assisted our par-ish children and families in growing in their Catholic faith. Judy will be missed by our catechists, volunteers, students, families and by me! We wish Judy well in her retirement. � With that said, I am seeking a part time Director of Re-ligious Education (DRE) for our parish communities. The DRE will be responsible for organizing and adminis-tering the Catechetical programs for the young of our parishes, including preparation of children for First Com-munion and RCIA adapted for children. Qualifications for the position: college degree (preferred), good office and computer skills, ability to work with and motivate others, be a practicing Catholic, experience in catechesis and a good knowledge of the Catholic faith. Anyone in-terested in this position is asked to contact me.��

SPRING RACHEL'S VINEYARD:��After�Abortion Healing Retreat��

The Spring Rachel's Vineyard after�abortion�healing re-treat will be held Friday, June 1�Sunday,� June 3 at the Guggenheim Lodge in Saranac Lake.� Fr. Mark Reilly will serve as the retreat chaplain.�Confidential registra-tion forms are located at the� Respect Life webpage: www.rcdony.org/prolife.� Don't suffer alone. Help is available.��

Blessed are mothers who did without for us… �They will be rewarded. �Blessed are mothers who lost sleep when we were sick… �They will find rest. �Blessed are mothers who taught us how to pray… �They will share God’s kingdom. �Blessed are mothers who comforted us… �They will be comforted. �Blessed are mothers who taught us right from wrong.. They will know justice. �Blessed are mothers who showed us the Christian life by example… �They will live forever. �Blessed are mothers who shared with us the meaning of peace… �They will know peace. �Blessed are mothers who taught us the importance of loving God and each other… �They will see God. �

OUR LADY OF FATIMA STATUE & PRAYER�

Thank you to all who took time out of their busy schedule to come and pray in front of the statue of Our Lady of Fati-ma this past week at St. Mary’s. This week St. Au-gustine’s will be honored with the presence of Our Lady of Fatima’s Statue (May 14th to May 20th). The Our Lady of Fatima statue reminds us of the Blessed Mother’s appear-ance to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal in 1917. A beautiful reminder to live the Fatima message and to let this statue inspire us to draw near to Our Lord through Our Lady; to answer God's call of prayer and pen-ance through the voice of Mary. It is important to note that while this Statue is present in our churches, a Rosary needs to be recited in the church each day. Sign�up sheets are available at the entrance of our churches for individuals (or groups) to sign up. This Statue is made from the wood of a tree which was located at the Fatima site in Portugal and is a sight to behold. It is an honor and privilege for both parishes to participate in the Glorification of Our Lady of Fatima through the daily recitation of Her Most Holy Ro-sary during the Statue’s presence. Thank you in advance for your active participation. Many blessings are given each day to those individuals who participate in the daily recitation of the Most Holy Rosary. Our Lady of Fatima pray for us.��

A PILGRIMAGE TO WESTERN NEW YORK �WITH BISHOP LAVALLEY�

D.O.V.S. (Diocese of Ogdensburg Vocation Society) is sponsoring a pilgrimage to Western, New York with Bish-op LaValley from October 16th to 18th. Departing from: Notre Dame Church, Malone at 7:30 a.m.; St. Mary’s Church, Potsdam at 8:15 a.m.; St. Anthony’s Church, Wa-tertown at 9:45 a.m. Pilgrimage includes: Luxury Coach Bus to all destinations; 2 nights stay at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora, NY; 2 Breakfasts; 1 Lunch; 2 Dinners; 2 Wine & Cheese Evening Socials; evening op-portunities for card games, board games and the like; tour of Christ the King Seminary; Mass at the Seminary with Bishop LaValley; tour of Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Buffalo, NY (with time to shop in its religious gift shop); Mass and Holy Hour for Vocations at the Basilica with Bishop LaValley; free time at Niagara Falls. Cost: $350.00 per person for individuals registered before Au-gust 31, 2018. $399.00 per person for individuals regis-tered after August 31, 2018. For more information con-tact: Mrs. Connie Randall at 315�265�2762 or Ms. Mary Enslow at 315�268�1016.��

LIVE THE LITURGY�

We are called to be missionaries. Jesus said to his disci-ples: "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature." Proclaiming the Gospel means looking out at my brothers and sisters and choosing to walk with them on their journey of life. It means having a listening, loving presence that allows the Holy Spirit to work in and through us. In this way we can show them not only in speech, but in action the difference a relationship with God and a life of faith really makes. Even though Jesus has ascended to the Father, he still remains with us helping us proclaim the mission of the Gospel. Are we willing to allow him to do so? ��

Things to Ponder… Life’s shadows might result from �

your standing in your own sunshine �