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Parish Office 68 COURT STREET—CANTON, NEW YORK 13617
PHONE: (315) 386-2543 • FAX: (315) 386-8870 www.cantoncatholics.com • [email protected]
St. Mary’s School 2 Powers Street • (315) 386-3572 • [email protected] • www.stmaryscantonny.com
Sacrament of Baptism – For Children to be Baptized, please call the Rectory to schedule a meeting. Sacrament of Penance – Saturday from 3:45-4:45 pm and by appointment.
Marriage – Make arrangements with the Pastor at least six months in advance. Pre-Cana instruction is necessary. Anointing of the Sick – Please advise the parish office of the serious illness or hospitalization of a parishioner.
Communion for shut-ins – Please notify the Rectory if anyone is unable to attend Sunday Mass regularly. *** New Parishioners – Register at the Rectory at any time. ***
March 26, 2017 PARISH STAFF
Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, Pastor • [email protected]
Rev. Todd E. Thibault, Parochial Vicar • [email protected]
Mr. James M. Snell, Deacon • [email protected] • (315)262-0491
Mr. Paul J. Schrems, Pastoral Associate for Administration • [email protected]
Mrs. Amanda Conklin, Campus Ministry • [email protected] or [email protected]
Ms. Jamie Burns, Religious Education Coordinator • [email protected]
Terrianne Yanulavich, Child Safety & Victims’ Assistance Coordinator: (518) 483-3261 [email protected]
Ms. Pamelia Neal, Principal • [email protected]
Mrs. Terry Feuka, Administrative Assistant • [email protected]
Gabriel Project • (315) 244-8232 Parish Nurse • (315) 386-8363 Surviving Spouse Group • (315) 386-
Christ-led,
Christ-fed,
and
Hope-filled
The Diocese of Ogdensburg joyfully
invites the people of the
North Country to the journey
of faith through the proclamation of
the Gospel,
the celebration of the Eucharist, and
the Sacraments, and the
loving service of neighbor.
Daily Prayer This Week
The readings this week make it very clear that Jesus faced opposition that
couldn't accept who he is. We see that Jesus comes to lay down his life
that we might live. So, this week of Lent is an important time for us to
ask ourselves if there are any parts of our hearts, any of our patterns,
which oppose Jesus and his desire to give us life. This kind of honesty can
transform our lives. It can allow the grace of God to bring reconciliation
and healing we might not have imagined.
Even if it hasn't been easy to get really engaged with Lent so far, we can
still make a beginning, even now. The key is openness and desire. If we
can feel any attraction, any sign that the Lord is possibly drawing us clos-
er, then the Lord can work with us - no matter what resistance or fear
we might also be experiencing. All we have to do is act out of these de-
sires and simply ask the Lord for the grace to help us be more honest
and more open to what he is offering us. For example, we can ask for the
grace to examine our consciences more thoroughly. We could try a dif-
ferent approach to facing any resistance we might have to the Lord's
working in us. We might not commit the big sins, but we may not have
examined what we fail to do. Who am I failing to love, to forgive, to be
generous to? With whom am I withholding affection, care, reconciliation?
Where can I live more honestly, with more integrity? How might I proac-
tively change patterns of escape with patterns of care for others?
It is a time of grace when we can experience moments of “recognition,”
or self-understanding. It isn't grace to “beat up on” ourselves. It is grace
to feel grateful to the Lord for showing us obstacles to the life he is offer-
ing us. It is grace to feel our spirits lighten as we feel drawn to greater
freedom and peace. It is incredible grace when we are drawn to celebrate
the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This week, let us give thanks to the Lord
who deeply desires our greater freedom and joy. As we go to bed each
night. let us thank the Lord for what we saw that day and renew our
desires for the next day of grace. Taken from the "Weekly Guide for Daily Prayer" on the Creighton University's Online Ministries web site:
www.creighton.edu/Collaborative Ministry/online.html Used with permission.
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Do you remember?
This is the 1st grade class in 193o
Who were they?
Last week’s photo:
David & Suzann Conklin
with Fr. DeRouche
D.O.V.S.
Did you know our diocese has a group called
D.O.V.S; Diocese of Ogdensburg Vocation
Society? It is a group of dedicated people
who pray for and work to promote vocations
to the priesthood and religious life in our Dio-
cese. They meet most months, plan events to
thank our priests and religious and annually
take a pilgrimage. Please consider joining! Call Connie at 315-
265-276 or the Vocations Office at (315)393-2920 to join, ask
questions or attend our next meeting March 15th in Norfolk.
2017 Easter Candle
I would like a candle to burn
during the Easter Octave (8 days)
at St. Mary’s for the following person or intention:
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
(Please Print)
Please indicate if person is living or deceased
______________ Living ________________ Deceased
Name of Donor ___________________________________
Please return this form and a $15 offering to the Rectory by
April 9.
Second Collection for March 25 & 26 Holy Father Catholic Relief Services
The Catholic Relief Services Collection to respond to Jesus in disguise. This collection helps six Catholic agen-cies to provide relief and support to struggling commu-
nities and to work toward peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters here and around the world.
Stations of the Cross & Parish
Penance Service
Friday April 7 starting at
5:15pm.
Help Needed
Preparing Easter Ham Dinners on Saturday April 15 at 9am. Drivers Needed to deliver Easter Dinners on Sunday, April 16 at 10:45 am. Sign-ups in the back of the church.
OUR LENTEN SACRIFICE
DAYS OF ABSTINENCE—Ash Wednesday, all Fridays in Lent, and Good Friday for all who have reached their 14th birthday, no meat can be taken.
DAYS OF FAST—Ash Wednesday and Good Friday for all who have reached their 18th birthday and have not as yet reached their 60th birthday, a limit of one full meatless meal.
WEEKDAYS OF LENT—No obligation to fast; however, voluntary acts of self-denial are recommended.
EASTER DUTY OBLIGATION—Must be made from the First Sun-day in Lent (February 22) through Trinity Sunday (May 31).
SELF DENIAL—Is encouraged on a voluntary basis. Acts may include daily Mass, spiritual study, Lenten Devotions, the Ro-sary, Stations of the Cross and deeds of mercy and kindness.
Page 3 March 26, 2017
Pauline Proulx, Arlene Maroney, Jack Regan, Karen Stever, Linda Trill, Anna McKenna, Anthony Santana, Jeri & Mike Gorman, Joan Courchesne,
Pat White, Floyd Firman, Steve Connelly, Barbara Kelly, Linda, Stephanie McKeel, Jeffrey White, Brenda Sanderson, Camille Brown, Chubby
LeRoux, Paul Marsh, Danny Law, Eugenia Jusiak, Scarlett Friot, Missie Proulx, Sami Curtis, Lynn Watson, Jeannine Ballard, Rita Lawrence, Wayne
Willette, Meggan Whiteford, Patricia Hayden, Jana & Jeremy Cassler, Irene Krenceski, David Datush, John Steiger, Grace Casselman, Larry LaParr,
Joan Clarke, Fred Feddersen, Sarah Castle, Charles Dominy, Matilda Mary Smith, Natalie teRiele, Coltin Miller, Margaret McDonald, Sue Briggs,
Mary Villnave, Barbara Moritz, Zachary Hamilton, Jean Baycura, Darren Greenwood, Leward & Betty Lucia, Dan Kinsley, Shirley Ames, Tom Stuart, Eric
Whitmarsh, Jenny Cook, Shirley LaMendola, Shirley Burns, John Bessette, Sarah Bogart, David Butler, Gordon C. Gladden, Ethel Thomas, Eric Sonsini,
Laura Lombard, Timothy Bogart, Eric Roach, Clarence Austin, Oliver White and Joseph Gaurino.
Decisions Can Be Difficult
Trying to decide:
Whether to keep or let go,
To reach out or pull back,
To rest or keep going,
To speak out or be silent,
To forgive or stay angry,
To offer help or turn away.
These choices, and more, tumble and spin around in us.
If we bring them to God, we will make wise decisions.
Make the decision to visit the Adoration Chapel today!
That was easy.
Now let God help you with the hard decisions.
Come to the Adoration Chapel to pray any day and consider com-mitting to one hour per week as an Eucharistic Adorer. The Chapel
is open to the public 6 am. to 5 pm. daily.
“The Lord looks on the heart.” What is your heart saying? Are you being called to life as a priest, dea-con or religious. If God is calling you, talk to Fr. Todd or Fr. Doug at (315) 386-2543/[email protected] or Fr. Tom Higman at (518) 594-3907/[email protected] Cathy Russell, Diocesan Vocation Coordinator at (315)393-2920, ext. 1450/[email protected]. on Facebook or myvocation.net.
St. Patrick's Day Newman Club Dinner/Party
March 27th-6pm-Church Rectory We will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day a bit late with Irish tunes, Guin-ness Stew and Mashed Potatoes! Come and join in the fun!
Walking Stations of the Cross Good Friday-April 14th 5pm-Gunnison Chapel
Join us as we walk through Canton praying the Stations of the Cross, ending at St. Mary's Church with a light soup supper. We will meet outside Gunnison Chapel at 5 and walk together, stopping periodically to pray. Sponsored by the Newman Club but open to all!
Campus Corner
Join Us! Each Saturday in Lent 9:00 am School Library
The Mystery of God; Who God is and Why He Matters
Bishop Robert Barron gives a riveting presentation on how to answer this question in today’s world.
All are welcome to listen to this world renowned, dynamic speaker and join a discussion afterward. Coffee and refreshments provided
The Reconciliation Room (Confessional) has moved into the Chapel. The Sacrament of Penance/Confession is available face to face or behind the screen. The restroom has also moved. It is now in the gathering space of the Church where the Reconciliation Room previously was located. The newer, larger restroom will accommodate those with walkers or wheelchairs. It also includes a diaper changing station!
We are continuing the North Country Catholic
subscription campaign. If you have not yet sub-scribed to our diocesan newspaper I would ask you to do so today. Bishop LaValley has asked
that the diocesan newspaper be welcomed in every Catholic home in the diocese as a source of information, evangelization and unity.
Please place your subscription envelope in the collection bas-ket or mail a check for $27 to the North Country Catholic, PO Box 106, Canajoharie, NY, 13317. Patron subscriptions –
for $35, $50, $100 or $250 - are also encouraged to allow the newspaper to maintain affordable subscription rates for all. ANOTHER OPTION – “go green” and receive your NCC
through email. If interested, write your email address on the
envelope.
CREATING A CULTURE OF VOCATIONS: Operation Andrew Dinners The Vocations Office announces spring Operation Andrew dinner schedule: March 27: St. Peter's, Plattburgh March 30: St. Patrick's, Watertown April 3: St. Mary's, Massena The dinners are a great way to learn about the priesthood, chat with the Bishop and have a great meal. Any middle school aged man and above is invited to attend. Parents are welcome as well. Vespers at 5pm followed by dinner with Bishop LaValley If interested, contact your pastor. RSVP to: Cathy Russell, Vocation Coordinator [email protected] or 315-393-2920
Faith in Motion:
Ms. Debbie Ames from the VFW is shown receiving a donation of bars of soap, toothbrushes, washcloths, and toothpaste from the students at St. Mary’s School in Canton. The students were challenged by their principal, Miss Neal to collect 100 + items for the Church and Communi-ty Program and local Veterans.
Pictured are:
Ms. Ames, Matthew Gainey, Ava Hoy, Benjamin Hill, Yeukai Mujuru, Miss Neal, and Na-thaniel Romano.
Notre Dame Church/St. Mary’s Cathedral will be holding their
Lenten Mission starting Sat. March 25 & Sunday Mar. 26 with the scheduled weekend masses. There will be evening sessions with prayer on Mon. Mar. 27 (Evening Prayer/
Session) Tues. Mar. 28 and (Mass) Wed. Mar. 29 starting at 7 pm. Monday & Wednesday sessions will be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral and Tuesdays Session will be held at Notre
Dame Church. The Lenten Mission will be lead by Fr. Thomas Higman . The theme of this Mission is Sought After + Loved + Forgiven… “A Mission of Mercy”.
Would you like your name removed from the prayer list? Do you know of anyone else that should be removed?
Please call Terry at the Rectory(315)386-2543
Monday, Mar. 27
6 am-5 pm Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesday, Mar. 28
6 am-5 pm Eucharistic Adoration
7:00 pm Meeting Christ in Prayer (Library)
Wednesday, Mar. 29
6 am-5 pm Eucharistic Adoration
9:00 am Martha Ministry Church Cleaning
8:30 am Stations of the Cross (School Gym)
Thursday, Mar. 30
6 am–5 pm Eucharistic Adoration
4 pm-5 pm Holy Hour for Vocations
Friday, Mar. 31
6 am-5 pm Eucharistic Adoration
5:15 pm Stations of the Cross
Saturday, Apr. 1
8:10 am Rosary for Life
9:00 am Lenten Program-The Mystery of God
3:45 4:45 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sunday, Apr. 2
10:00 am Religious Education
6 pm 7 pm Confirmation I and II
THIS WEEK at SAINT MARY’S
The Sanctuary Lamp Burns this week for The People of the Parish
If you desire to have the Vigil Lamp lit for a loved one or for your intention,
please contact the Rectory.
Week of March 18 & 19, 2017
Envelopes $5,893.00 Plate $806.65 Adopt-a-Student $35.00 North Country Catholic $158.00 Total $6,892.65
Thank you for your support & generosity each week! Please continue to remember
how important your weekly offering is to the life of our parish!
Readings for the Week of March 26, 2017
Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-6/
Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 Monday: Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b/
Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9/Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15/Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-15, 17-18/
Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-23/Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Ps 34:17-21, 23/
Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12/Jn 7:40-53 Next Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Ps 130:1-8/Rom 8:8-11/
Jn 11:1-45
Monday, Mar. 27: Lenten Weekday
7:15 am Fr. Gilbert Boisvert by
Leward & Betty Lucia
5:15 pm All Souls Intentions
Tuesday, Mar. 28: Lenten Weekday
7:15 am All Souls Intentions
5:15 pm John DeMark by The Family
Wednesday, Mar. 29: Lenten Weekday
7:15 am All Souls Intentions
5:15 pm Rick Bartlett
by Pauline & Bernard Proulx
Thursday, Mar. 30: Lenten Weekday
7:15 am All Souls Intentions
5:15 pm Jeannette Bishop
by Barb & Mike Pinkerton
Friday, Mar. 31: Lenten Weekday/Day of Abstinence
7:15 am Margaret Brown by the Estate
12:10 pm All Souls Intentions
Saturday, Apr. 1: Lenten Weekday
8:30 am All Souls Intentions
Vigil: Fifth Sunday of Lent
5:00 pm Ron Reed by The Maroney Family
Sunday, Apr. 2: Fifth Sunday of Lent
9:00 am Martha Peggs
by David & Jean Peggs
11:15 am For the People of the Parish
5:00 pm Helen & Ivan Wilson
by Don & Judy Wilson & Family
LITURGY SCHEDULE April 1 & 2, 2017
Sat. 5:00 pm
Lectors: L. Guccione, W. Fassinger
Eucharist: J. Fassinger, J. Guarino, P. Furgal, J. Pope
Altar Servers: C. Guarino, K. Guarino Greeter: M. Shatraw
Sun. 9:00 am
Lectors: F. Palumbo, M. Howard
Eucharist: J. Bailey, H. Dominy, N. LaPoint, P Neal
Altar Servers: J. Bailey, S. Bailey
Sun. 11:15 am
Lector: S. Campbell
Eucharist: A. Withee, B. Trejos
CD of the Week
Can You Trust God? By
Dr. Tim Gray Scripture scholar Dr. Tim Gray takes us on a journey that addresses the pervasive misconceptions that God is quick to anger, that the God of the Old and New Testaments are different, and that God doesn’t have a merciful heart for us.
MASS SCHEDULE
