Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Welcome to the Catholic Communities of
St. Mary’s, Clayton St. John’s, LaFargeville
Rev. Arthur J. LaBaff, Pastor!Phone: 315!686!3398�
!
Deacon !
Gary A. Frank�Bruce Daugherty�
Neil Fuller�!
!
Maribeth McFadden, Secretary�email: [email protected]�
Office H M!F 9am!4pm�
e!(Located in St. Mary’s Parish Center)�
Jennifer Barton 315!686!2638�email: [email protected]�
!
Buildings & Grounds!& Cemeteries!
Call the Parish Office 315!686!3398�!
St. Mary’s Weekend Masses!Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.!Sundays at 9:00 a.m. !
!
St. John’s Weekend Masses!Sundays at 11:00 a.m. !
!
Weekday & Holy Day Masses!See page 2 or call the Parish Office!
!
St. Mary’s ! 3:00�3:30pm Saturday �and by appointment �
St. John’s � by appointment�!
First Friday Holy Hour!after 9:00 a.m. Mass on the first �
Friday of the month at St. Mary’s�!
Marian Cenacle!Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s�
!
Prayer Line!315!686!4884 �
!
No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church; No matter what your current family or marital situation; No matter what your past or present religious affiliation;
No matter what your own personal history, age, background, race, or color; No matter what your own self-image or esteem;
You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved, and respected at St. Mary’s and St. John’s Catholic Churches.
Website: www.stmarysclayton.org !
Rectory & Parish Offices: 521 James Street, Clayton, NY 13624 !
Phone: 315�686�3398 !
!
June 17, 2018 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
"This is how it is with the kingdom of God." What is a king-dom? Is it the brick and mortar that build up the castle? Is it the ex-panse of land a king can reasonably defend? Our notions of king-doms may be romanticized in the modern era, but for the Israelites, a kingdom held deep historical meaning. Thousands of years before the birth of Christ, the Israelites had asked God for a king. After the reigns of David and Solomon, the united kingdom dissolved into factions, and the land was conquered by the Assyrians, Babyloni-ans, and, finally, Romans. For the Israelites, a kingdom was some-thing to build, both structurally and civilly. While this had ended in ruin for their ancestors, many of Jesus' contemporaries longed for the restoration of an earthly kingdom. �
Jesus' words in today's Gospel are a radical departure from this perspective. He compares the Kingdom of God to a field, but it ap-pears that the farmer has little to do with its progress. "The seed would sprout and grow, he knows not how. Of its own accord, the land yields fruit." Jesus introduces his followers to a new sort of kingdom, a kingdom where God provides the growth. �
There is work to be done, of course. "When the grain is ripe, he wields the sickle at once, for the harvest has come." But for the Kingdom of God to flourish, there are certain things that are out-side of our control. We sow seeds of kindness, justice, and integrity and then we must be patient. As shoots of faith appear, we nurture the growth with encour-agement. As Christians, our task is not to build the Kingdom of God under our power alone, but to trust in the life!giving movement of God.�
!
Website: www.stmarysclayton.org !
Rectory & Parish Offices: 521 James Street, Clayton, NY 13624 !
Phone: 315�686�3398 !
Page Two! St. Mary’s Church, Clayton, New York!
Religious Ed News from Jenny Barton!phone: 315!686!2638�e!mail: [email protected]�www.facebook.com/stjohnsreligioused�!
St. Mary’s & St. John’s: Registration forms for the 2018�2019 religious education school year will be mailed mid!summer. Classes resume in September.!!
Catechists: If you are unable to teach this coming year, please let me know soon so I have time to make arrangements for a replacement. If you are interested in becoming a catechist or classroom helper, please let me know!�!
Virtus Training:�All catechists, per diocesan require-ment, need to be VIRTUS trained. I am working on getting a VIRTUS training to be held at one of our parishes this summer. If you are contemplating be-coming a catechist or are a current catechist who lacks VIRTUS training, please let me know soon so I can firm up a date.�!
Clayton Vacation Bible School: VBS in Clayton is scheduled for July 30 through August 3. �!
Orleans/LaFargeville Vacation Bible School: Dates have not been set yet, but please consider lending your talents for a week. VBS is a week full of songs, crafts, bible stories, games, and more. We will need help in all shapes and forms! To volunteer or for questions, call me at 315!686!2638 or e!mail religioused @stmarysclayton.org. �!
Pre�requisites for Sacramental Preparation (First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation)�1. The child should be baptized.�2. The child and parents should be attending Mass regularly.�3. The child is expected to be registered and regularly participating in religious education classes in both the current and previous years and will continue to attend after receiving the sacrament.�
The Sanctuary Lamp at St. Mary’s !is in Loving Memory of !
Doc Eppolito!by Chris Wessinger!
June 17, 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Lord Calls: “The kingdom of God is like a mus-tard seed.” Christ has sown the seed of your vocation within you. Might it be to grow in holiness as a priest, deacon, or in the consecrated life? Talk to Fr. Art LaBaff or Fr. Tom Higman at 518!594!3907/thigman@ rcdony.org or Cathy Russell at 315!393!2920/[email protected]. See us also on Facebook or at www.myvocation.net. �!
MASS SCHEDULE: !
SATURDAY, June 16, Anticipated Vigil Readings: Gn 3:9!15/Ps 130:1!2,3!4,5!6,7!8/2 Cor 4:13!!5:1/Mk 3:20!35! 4:00 (SM) Patricia Schueler by Candy & Bob�
!!
SUNDAY, June 17, 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Ez 17:22!24/Ps 92:2!3,13!14,15!16/2 Cor 5:6!10/Mk 4:26!34� 9:00 (SM) Philip Ivey, Jr. by Joyce & girls�11:00 (SJ) Al O’Neill by the family�
!
MONDAY, June 18 Readings: 1 Kgs 21:1!16/Ps 5:2!3ab,4b!6a,6b!7/Mt 5:38!42!9:00 (SM) People of the Parishes�
TUESDAY, June 19, St. Romuald Readings: 1 Kgs 21:17!29/Ps 51:3!4,5!6ab,11,16/Mt 5:43!48� 9:00 (SM) Tom Corroon by Candi & Bob�
WEDNESDAY, June 20 Readings: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6!14/Ps 31:20,21,24/Mt 6:1!6,16!18� 9:00 (SM) Al O’Neill by the family�!
THURSDAY, June 21, St. Aloysius Gonzaga Readings: 2 Kgs 2:1,6!14/Ps 31:20,21,24/Mt 6:1!6,16!18! 9:00 (SM) COMMUNION SERVICE�!
FRIDAY, June 22, St. John Fisher & St. Thomas More Readings: 2 Kgs 11:1!4,9!18,20/Ps 132:11,12,13!14, 17!18/Mt 6:19!23�9:00 (SM) Tom Brabant by Marlene Johnston�
SATURDAY, June 23, Anticipated Vigil Readings: Is 49:1!6/Ps 139:1!3,13!14,14!15/Acts 13:22!26/Lk 1:57!66,80� 4:00 (SM) Bill & Chris Ierlan by Barb & family�
!
SUNDAY, June 24, 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Is 49:1!6/Ps 139:1!3,13!14,14!15/Acts 13:22!26/Lk 1:57!66,80� 9:00 (SM) Deceased members of the Wallace family
by Ed & Mary Ellen Wallace�11:00 (SJ) People of the Parishes!
!
�������������� ������������������������������� ���������������������� �������������������������!
Capital Campaign
build upon the foundation laid by generations past. If you have
arriving soon. For more information on ways of making a gift, contact the Diocese of Ogdensburg Development Office at 315
It’s
Capital Campaign, there will be a variety of giving options for you to think about. There is a pledge option of up to four years with payments ranging from
Family Guggenheim!!
“Family � Become What You Are!”�It’s time to register for Family Guggenheim.� �Bring your family to the most meaningful weekend of the year! Hike, swim, pray, play...be. Visit www.rcdony.org/familylife/family!guggenheim.html to register. �Three sessions to choose from.�
Session 1: August 16 ! August 19, 2018�Session 2: August 23 ! August 26, 2018�Session 3: October 5 ! October 7, 2018�
Contact Deacon Henry and Dayna Leader for infor-mation at 315!323!0827 or�[email protected]�
Page Three! June 17, 2018!St. John’s Church, LaFargeville, New York!
Catholic Charities!Personal Care Cupboard Drive!
!
Catholic Charities Personal Care Cupboard pro-vides free personal care items, so basic and necessary, that are usually not provided by local Food Pantries. Yet these items can be so important to a person’s dig-nity and self!worth. Please consider participating in our Personal Care Donation Drive during month of June. Your contributions will allow Catholic Charities to meet an increased need in our communities to offer disadvantaged individuals and families hygiene and personal care necessities. Baskets for you donations of personal care items can be found at the entrances of St. Mary’s and St. John’s Churches. Thank you in ad-vance for your generosity and support.�!
Suggested Donation Items !!
Shampoo/Conditioner�� Bar Soap/Body Wash�Toothpaste/Toothbrush Razors�Toilet Paper Hair Brush/Comb�Feminine Hygiene Products Tissues�Diapers/Wipes Baby Care Items�First Aid Items Paper Towels�Dish Soap Laundry Detergent�Cleaning Products/Supplies�
From Fr. LaBaff: !
Diocesan�wide Capital Campaign �to Address Parish Needs !
!
The campaign theme is “It’s Our Church, It’s Our Future” and will have a diocese!wide goal of $16 mil-lion, which will include $1.3 million for the 2018 Bishop’s Fund Appeal. �
!
Of the funds raised, 75% will remain at the Parish for their local needs such as programs and capital im-provements. The remaining 25% benefits the entire Diocese supporting Retired Priests, Seminarians, Camp Guggenheim, and St. Mary’s Cathedral. �
!
“This campaign, which calls for sacrifice on every-one’s part, will support the rich legacy of faith that characterizes the Diocese of Ogdensburg,” said Bishop Terry R. LaValley. “I believe this is truly an urgent, historic endeavor to strengthen our local parish fami-lies that comprise the Diocese of Ogdensburg.” �
!
“I am confident that you will offer your support and leadership as we begin this endeavor for the Church here in our beloved North Country,” said Bishop La-Valley. �!
Ways of Giving !!
When you are prayerfully considering your gift, there will be a variety of giving options for you to think about. There is a pledge option of up to four years with payments ranging from monthly, quarterly, semiannually, or annually. A one!time gift option is also available. As you reflect upon your level of sup-port, please remember that the 2018 Bishop’s Fund Appeal is included in this gift. The Bishop’s Fund Ap-peal will return in September 2019 in order to provide its support to the annual ministries and program needs of the Diocese. �
!
Methods of Giving Can Include: �• Pledges via cash, check, or credit/debit cards. �• Gifts of Securities. �• Gifts of qualifying Retirements (IRA’s). �• Gifts of Property, Life Insurance, Wills, Be-quests, etc. �
!
We will be presenting more information in the up-coming weeks. If you have questions on the campaign, please speak to me. �
This Week At A Glance !
!Wednesday, June 20! 4:00 p.m. TOPS � 7:00 p.m. Marian Cenacle � 7:30�8:30 p.m. Al!Anon meeting downstairs�!
Thursday, June 14! 9:30 a.m. Knit for Kids� 6:00 p.m. Women of Grace!
Weekly Giving!St. Mary’s !������ ���! 6/10/18 �
Envelopes�����������������������������������������$3,005.10�Plate�������������������������������������������������$1,710.00�Fuel�������������������������������������������������������$60.00�Cath. Communication/University�������$758.10�Totals !��������������������������������������������!$5,533.20!
St. John’s !Envelopes��������������������������������������������$818.00�Plate������������������������������������������������������$56.00�Fuel�������������������������������������������������������$60.00�Home Missions�������������������������������������$20.00�Catholic Charities���������������������������������$30.00�Cath. Communication/University�������$215.00�Totals !��������������������������������������������!$1,199.00!
!
Thank you for your support of St. Mary’s & St. John’s.��
Consider Electronic Giving:!Give to your parish on!line with a deduction from your bank account or charge to your credit card. Fast, easy, secure, and you are in control. No more forgetting your Sunday enve-lopes. For more info, contact the parish office or visit the website to sign up.�
Guggenheim scholarships are available! The Thou-sand Islands Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary offers a full scholarship to a youth from St. Mary’s or St. John’s. Simply write a letter telling why you would like to attend Guggenheim and mail to K of C Ladies Auxiliary, c/o Sharon Tallman, 533 Webb Street, Clay-ton, NY 13624. Camp Guggenheim is located on Low-er Saranac Lake and offers six weekly sessions begin-ning July 1. Weeks 1!5 are open to ages 12!15, and Week 6� is open to 16!18 year!olds. Come for an�unforgettable week of friendship, faith, and fun!�For more info visit www.rcdony.org/guggenheim�
Did You Know...!!!! by Judy Pearson�!
Female Saints in the Canon of the Mass…Part 1!The Canon of the Holy Mass, also called the Great
Eucharistic Prayer, comes between the Offertory and Holy Communion. Canon, from the Greek kanon, meaning “the rule.” “It is used for this part of the Mass to show that the prayers said during it are never changed. The Canon is meant to strengthen the priest’s prayers in asking for blessings and provisions from God through the invocation of saints and mar-tyrs.”�
Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and the Apostles are mentioned first, then other saints and martyrs. Among those invoked are seven women, besides Vir-gin Mary: Anastasia, Felicity and Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy, Agnes, and Cecelia. �
St. Felicity and St. Perpetua: St. Felicity is the first woman to appear in the Canon after The Blessed Virgin. Both of these saints were from Africa, youth-ful heroines who were well!educated in their lifetime. They were arrested at Carthage during the Christian persecutions under Severus. At the time of their im-prisonment, St. Perpetua had just given birth and St. Felicity was in the 8th month of her pregnancy. They were happy to become martyrs, exposed to the rage of a fierce cow in the amphitheater and eventually killed by sword.�
St. Agatha: St. Agatha was from Sicily and was known for her wealth and nobility as well as for her virtue and beauty. When she was quite young, she consecrated her virginity, choosing Christ for her spouse. Quintian, a high!ranking official, tried to force her to marry him by arresting her knowing she was a Christian. She did not give in, even when faced with torture. Instead, her faith in God became even stronger, announcing that her freedom came from Je-sus. She received strength from a vision of St. Peter, but finally died after saying her final prayer. �
(Next week: The other four female saints of the Canon will be presented.) �
Attend IHC Schools: Call today to register for the 2018!2019 Immaculate Heart Central school year! Contact: IHC Advancement Office 315!221!3785, visit us at 1316 Ives St. Watertown, or visit� our website at www.ihcschool.org/admissions/apply �
A Prayer for Fathers!!
God, Our Father, Thank you for all the fathers and father!figures in this world and for the many ways you use them to lovingly guide others to your heart. I ask that you would bless them and give them great joy and peace. May they see you and know you in new ways. Show them how much you love them and care about them. Guide their steps, use their hands, and make them a blessing to others as you continue to fulfill you special purpose for their lives. Amen�
The summer Mass schedule for June 30 through September 2 will be:�!
4:00pm Saturday at St. Mary’s!8:00am Sunday at the Tabernacle
at T.I. Park!10:00am Sunday at St. Mary’s!
!
There will be no weekend Masses at St. John’s during this time.�
Make checks payable and send to:�St. Mary’s Church�
521 James Street, Clayton, NY 13624�!
Name _________________________________________!!Address _______________________________________!!City __________________ State _____ Zip __________!!Phone ________________________________________!!
Must be 18 to purchase.�
St. Mary’s Annual Summer Gala and Raffle!
!! 1st Prize: ����� $10,000 !� 2nd Prize: ��� $2,000!� 3rd & 4th Prizes: � $500 !� 5th & 6th Prizes: � $250 !� 7th!11th Prizes: � $100 !!
When:! Tuesday, August 7th, 5:30�10:00 p.m.!Where:! Cerow Arena at Clayton Recreation Park !Tickets: Ticket price is $100 US. Ticket includes din-ner for 2 & 2 drinks.�Contact the parish office at 686!3398 for more info.�
!
Fill out the form below and return to parish office with $100 for your ticket!!
Prayer Ministry: Do you have a concern or petition that you wish to have others pray with you? You can call the Prayer Line at 315!686!4884 or send a n email to [email protected]. You do not
have to leave your name, just your request for prayer. If you would like to be one who prayers for the inten-tions that have been requested, just leave your name and telephone or email address and you will be noti-fied of prayers/needs that are requested.�
St. Mary’s Baccalaureate is this Sunday, June 17 at the 9:00am Mass. Please join us as we honor our High School graduates. A reception in the Parish Center will follow the Mass.!!!St. John’s Baccalaureate is this Sunday, June 17 at the 11am Mass. A reception will follow the Mass in St. John’s Parish Center. All are invited to join us as we congratulate our seniors.�
Baccalaureate
Masses
Cummings Funeral Service, Inc.Walter P Cummings, Parish Member
As A Family Owned Funeral Home, We Treat Each Family As If They Were Our Own.
Integrity Compassion Dedication
320 John St., Clayton 315-686-5101 Established 1919
Koffee Kove
Restaurant
REFF DEVELOPMENT, INC.(315) 767-1586
www.reffdevelopment.comCustom Homebuilder
Fully Insured • References Available
Renovations • Decks Additions • Island Work
Goutremout Brothers Construction LLCBuilding Dreams Affordable Since 1985All Jobs Supervised • Quality Workmanship Guaranteed
Custom Homes • Additions • Kitchen & Bath
Island • Work Custom Woodwork & Staircases
Foundation & Excavation Work
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Rich: 649-3039 – Rob 649-4205
Weldon & Trimper Law Firm
119-125 Sherman St., Watertown, NY
Paul D. Trimper & Robert M. Weldon, Jr.
(315) 788-2010 • Fax (315) 785-9264
Business ServicesPayroll, Bookkeeping,
Tax and Advice
703 State Street • Clayton, NY 13624
Tel: 315.686.5000 • Fax: 315.686.2029
www.hrblock.com
1000 Island Ready Mix“Serving the Area Since 1963”
38760 NYS Rt. 180
LaFargeville, NY
1-315-686-3203
Fresh Deli/Bakery, Custom Cut MeatsFresh Produce! Valero Gas!Free Dock Pickup and Drop-off!
Clayton Shurfine
503 State St., Clayton, NY 13624315-686-3601
686-3111
www.cerowagency.com
1000 Islands River Rat Cheese242 James St., Clayton, NY
315-686-2480
Open 7 Days A Week
LLC.
HEATING &
[email protected] • 767-7854
FUNERAL HOMEINC.
512 James St • Clayton, NY(315) 686-2414
Est.
1983
W.D. MECHANICAL, INC. (Formally WOODLEY –DEE)
MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
Air Conditioning | Heating | ElectricalRefrigeration | Plumbing
602 Riverside Drive
Clayton, NY !"686-4236
C. Facility Located 3 Miles South of Clayton
WEATHER STOPPER SELF STORAGE
Unit sizes: 5x10, 10x10,10x20
315-686-4392 email: [email protected]
Contact Kathy Ciesielski to place an ad today!
[email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6349
906 JAMES ST.
CLAYTON
(315) 686-3720
FRED’S QUICK LUBE & AUTO SERVICE CENTERGood Service At The Right Price
Lube Oil & Filter
BRAKES - EXHAUST - TIRES - TUNE-UPS
TRANSMISSION SERVICE - NYS INSPECTIONS
This Space is Available
Special room rentaldiscounts on select dates
I-81 EXIT 45 • (315) 788-1234WATERTOWNRESTAURANTS.COM
Baby Showers
Bridal Showers
Baby Showers
Bridal Showers
Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.4lpi.com St. Mary’s, Clayton, NY 06-0098
![Wec Pwc Report[1]](https://img.pdfslide.us/doc/110x75/577d21341a28ab4e1e94b091/wec-pwc-report1.jpg)
