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

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

staugustine6674@gmail.com

January 21, 2018�

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MONDAY JAN. 22 USA DAY OF PRAYER�9:00 AM SM: Bernard Jock by Our Lady of Victory K of C�

TUESDAY JAN 23 WEEKDAY�9:00 AM SA: Helen Poirier by Alan and Lynn Poupore�

WEDNESDAY JAN 24 ST. FRANCIS DESALES, BISHOP�

9:00 AM SM: Iris Martin by George Guyette�THURSDAY JAN 25 CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL, APOLTLE�

9:00 AM SA: Janice McDonald by the LaValley Family�

SUNDAY JAN 28 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME�8:00 AM SA: Moise and Rose Poirier by Helen Poirier�

11:00 AM SM: People of the Parish�

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� Sanctuary Candles burn in memory This Week For:�

SA: For The Safety of our Troops� SM: For Nathan Roberts 8th Anniversary �

by Dick and Mary Tatro �

SATURDAY JAN 27 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME�4:00 PM SA: Darrel LaVoie by Rita Monica�5:30 PM SM: Father Victor Lamore by Mickey, Sharon and Derrick Manson�

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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

FROM THE DESK OF FATHER RAY:�I will be returning on Sunday evening January 20th. A note of thanks to Fr. Lamica as he so graciously helps us out during my absence. ��

Creating a culture of vocation…�HOW WOULD YOU REACT if your son said he wants to be a priest?�a. I would ask him if he's gone mad, and I would remind him that we must take into consideration what others might think.�b. I would ask him to give it considerable thought and to have a university degree first.�c. It would give me one of the greatest joys of my life, and I would support him fully.��

SURVIVING DIVORCE:�12�week program � The Diocesan Family Life Office is pleased to� announce an exciting new ministry that will bring� hope and healing to those who have experienced the� pain & loneliness of a broken marriage. Surviv-ing� Divorce features 12 video presentations that cover topics such as shock and grief, anger &� forgiveness, money issues, dealing with children &�a former spouse, & annulment & remarriage. This�program is for the new-ly separated & divorced &�those still struggling with is-sues many years later. It�will help find answers to their questions, restore�hope, and begin authentic healing.�� The twelve�week program begins on January 25th�from 6:30 to 8:30pm at St. Mary’s Church in Canton�and will meet weekly in the sacristy. The cost of the�program for participants includes the Surviving� Divorce Personal Guide and all program materials is�$25. � For more info. or to register, please call�Steve Tartaglia at 315�393�2920 or http://www.rcdony.org/family�life/surviving�divorce�support�group.html��

RESPECT FOR LIFE COLLECTION�

The Diocese of Ogdensburg Respect Life Sec-ond�Collection will be held in our parishes next weekend, January 28th,�commemorating the anniversary of the Su-preme� Court’s Roe v. Wade decision of 1973 which�legalized abortion in our nation. Please give gener-ously. The purpose of the collection is to support &�encourage efforts that affirm & promote the�respect of human life from fertilization to natural�death. Thanks to the generosity of North Country�Parishioners, last year’s collection provided 21�grants. It is important to note that your donations help in so many ways to give the gift of counsel to so many families who feel there is no place to turn. The alternatives to abortion are many and our do-nations assist in the training of counselors who ultimately provide these alternatives to those family members. ��

GREECE: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF �ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE:�April 11�21, 2018�

Join Fr. Chris Looby, and travel to�Greece following in the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle! The trip Features a 3�night Greek Islands & Turkey cruise. Highlights include Athens, Taverna Dinner Show, 3�Night Cruise, Myko-nos, Ephesus, Patmos, Santorini, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Philippi, Meteora, Delphi, Corinth, Acropolis. Prices $4,149 inside double/$4,299 outside double.� � For more info. please call Fr. Chris at (315) 629�4425� or Mary McIntosh at Watertown AAA at�(315) 558�6372.� Opa!�

COLLECTION:��

ST. MARY’S � Jan. 14th��

Envelopes: $ ; Plate: $�Fuel: $; �

TOTAL: $���

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ST. AUGUSTINE’S � Jan. 14th��

Envelopes: $ ; Plate: $�Fuel: $ ; �

TOTAL: $��

�RELIGIOUS EDUCATION�

� Judy King, Director of Religious Formation��

Phone: 483�6209��

Grades K to 8: 9:15am � 10:45am�

St. Mary’s Parish Center, Brushton�Sunday, January 21 & 28, 2018�

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Confirmation Student Classes �Brushton�Moira Central School�

Sunday, February 4: 12:15pm � 2:15pm�

Sunday, February 11: 6:15pm � 8:15pm�

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FIRST COMMUNION PARENT MEETING�

There will be a meeting for all parents of children prepar-ing to celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist next Sun-day, January 28th at 9:15 a.m. at the Parish Center of St. Mary.��

Readings for the Week of January 21st, 2018�

Sun: Jon 3:1�5,10/Ps 25:4�5,6�7,8�9/1Cor7:29�31/� Mk1:14�20�Mon: 2Sm5:1�7,10/Ps 89:20, 21�22, 25�26/Mk3:22�30�Tues: 2Sm6:12b�15,17�19/Ps24:7,8,9,10/Mk3:31�35�Wed: 2Sm7:4�17/Ps89:4�5,27�28,29�30/Mk4:1�20�Thurs:Acts22:3�16/Ps117:1�2/Mk16:15�18�Fri: 2Tm1:1�8/Ps96:1�2a,2b�3,7�8a,10/Mk 4:26�34�Sat: 2Sm12:1�7a,10�17/Ps51:12�17/Mk 4:35�41�Next Sunday:Dt18:15�20/Ps95:1�2,6�7,7�9,/1Cor7:32�35/� Mk 1:21�28 ��

11 DAYS IN ENGLAND AND WALES: �April 9�19, 2018�

DON'T MISS A TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Visit Stone-henge, Salisbury, Plymouth, Cornwall, Bristol, Stratford, North Wales, Chester, the Lake District, York, Cam-bridge, and London. �Only $3479 per person from New York. Hosted by Fr. Donald A. Robinson, Pastor of St. James, Carthage and St. Mary's, Copenhagen. Price in-cludes: Roundtrip Air from New York, First Class/Select Hotels, Most Meals, Professional Tour Director, Com-prehensive Sightseeing, Entrance Fees and More!! �For a brochure and more information, please contact Fr. Robin-son at 315�493�3224 or email donrob4@twcny.rr.com�

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP �How can my simple small acts to ‘ reduce, reuse�and re-cycle’ possibly contribute to peace in the�world? In his message on World Day of Peace 2018� Pope Frances names ‘environmental degradation’ as�one of the factors contributing to the tragic increase�in numbers of migrants and refugees fleeing for� their lives. Our responsible use of God’ gifts that�are meant for everyone is one step that we can make� towards building a more just and compas-sionate�world.�

� HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL� It is the vision of Holy Family to assist families in the continued formation of their children in a unique envi-ronment that stimulates and promotes a community of believers and learners, and to experience the love of Christ and to live that message out every day. � For more information regarding Catholic School educa-tion in Malone and area, contact Mrs. Marianne Jadlos at 518�483�4443. Email: hfsprincipal@hfsmalone.org. � Visit website at www.hfsmalone.org ��

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP/ANNULMENTS�Sponsored by the Matrimonial Tribunal��

of the Diocese of Ogdensburg��� Monday, January 29 � 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm:�Emmaus Room � St. Peter’s Church, 114 Cornelia Street, Platts-burgh, NY�

�� Monday, February 5 � 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: Lower Meeting Room � St. James Minor Church, 327 West Street, Carthage, NY�

�� Tuesday, March 27 � 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm: St. Mary’s School, 2 Powers Street, Canton, NY�

�� Monday, April 9 � 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: St. Patrick’s Parish Center, 12 St. Patrick’s Place, Port Henry, NY�

�� Monday, April 16 � 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: Holy Ghost Parish Center, 40 Marion Street, Tupper Lake, NY�

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This FREE workshop is for people who wish to explore beginning the annulment process and will be conducted by the Staff of the Matrimonial Tribunal:� Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, JCL, Judicial Vicar; Rev. Garry B. Giroux, JCL, Adjutant Judicial Vicar; and Mrs. Elaine Seymour, Mod-erator of the Tribunal.�What we will cover:��� Marriage/Divorce � what is my status as a divorced person in the Church?��� Do I need an annulment?��� The Annulment Process��� Forms��

The Tribunal staff will have the forms available to begin the process and will be on�hand to answer any in-dividual questions as well. Light refreshments will be provided.� To register or if you have questions, please contact the tribunal office at 315�605�1087.� The following groups will reconvene in early 2018; check parish bulletins, the North Country Catholic or contact the one of the priests for more information:�Midlanders (Potsdam/Canton) Fr . Doug Lucia dlucia@rcdony.org/315�348�4466 �Lakesiders (Plattsburgh) Fr .Howard Venette pas-tor.stbarts@roadrunner.com/315�369�3554. �In the meantime, Individual discernment is also possible. It’s never too early to begin the conversation with one of the following leaders, your own Pastor or another trusted priest.��

THE LORD CALLS� “Let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God has called you.” Talk to Fr. Ray or Fr. Doug Lucia at (315) 386�2543/ dlucia@rcdony.org or Cathy Russell, the Diocesan Vocation Coordinator at (315)393�2920, ext. 1450/crussell@rcdony.org. See us also on Facebook or at www.myvocation.net.�

SERVANTS OF MARY�125 DAYS OF PRAYER � This year, 2018, the Servants of Mary are celebrating 125 years of compassionate presence and ministry in the United States. An important part of our history has in-volved Sr. Lucille Beaulieu, OSM, ministering in your parish. We wish to honor this history and our spiritual connection with you by offering 125 Days of Prayer for you, Special Servite Feast Days will honor the beginning and close of these days of prayer. � Between February 16th and June 20th, we invite you to email your intentions to us at: servites125@gmail.com or mail them to: Servants of Mary 125 Days of Prayer, 7400 Military Avenue, Omaha, NE 68134. We will collect your intentions and place them in a large prayer bowl situated near the altar in our Motherhouse chapel. Our sisters will pray for your individual intentions and a special petition for all intentions will be read at each Motherhouse liturgy.� A note from Sr. Lucille, OSM… I have many fond memories of working among the people of the North Country. I truly miss the “High�5’s” before or after the Masses. I still say the Prayer of St. Francis for Peace each day as I promised you. We hope you will honor us by en-trusting your intentions to us during these 125 Days of Prayer.��

SIGN UP FOR THE �CATHOLIC ACTION NETWORK:�

The Catholic Action Network (CAN), an arm of the NY State Catholic Conference,� gives us all a larger voice in the halls of government. Through our email and social me-dia alets, CAN reaches tens of thousands of Catholics like you to provide educational updates on the important issues being debated and to provide the tools to simplify the pro-cess of contacting your elected officials.� Sign up online to receive email alerts at� http://www.nyscatholic.org/� and click on the "Join the Catholic Action Network" logo on the top right corner of page.���

LIVE THE LITURGY�

Jesus proclaims today the Gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel." Jesus challenges us to accept a change of heart, to start believing and thinking differently. The Gospel asks us to take the focus off ourselves and away from self�concern, and place it on our brothers and sisters, especially those most broken and in need, and on our environment. We are called to be stewards of all God has created. This means that we are also called to work on God's behalf ensuring that all that God created and all who God created is cared for and protected.��

ANNUAL FLU PRECAUTION�

It is that time of the year that we guard against influenza and other communicable diseases. As in the past please adopt the following precautionary measures: That you should not share the sign of peace or drink from the com-munion cup if feeling ill (which means for Extraordinary Ministers of Communion that they not assist with Holy Communion when ill). It is recommended that parishion-ers receive Communion in the hand. Communion on the tongue does present hygienic problems during flu season.���

�ST. AUGUSTINE/ST. MARY PARISH OFFICE�This week’s office hours are Wednesday and Thursday 9:00am to 12noon. Drop�in or call the office (518�483�6674).�