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Catholic Daughter’s of the America’s
St. Monica’s Court # 2598
Meetings: 3rd Monday ~ 7:00 p.m.
St. Augustine’s Parish Center ~ New Members Welcome
Knights of Columbus
Council 7273
North Country Endodontics
Susan L. Zerrahn, DMD
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Since 1932
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St. Patrick’s Oratory
Meetings 1st Mondays 7:30 PM
Non-Smoking Bingo Tuesdays 7:10 PM
New Members Welcome—Peru, NY
For Information 643-8813
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Peru, NY 12972
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Our Parish Directory
Bishop: The Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley
Pastor: Reverend Alan D. Shnob
Priest in Residence: Reverend Richard D. Demers
Deacon: George Benson
A Family Serving Families for Three Generations
Daily Mass 8:00 a.m.
Neil E. Hamilton
294 Mannix Road, PO Box 570, Peru, New York 12972
Peru 643-9055 • Mooers 236-4747 • Keeseville 834-7667
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Monuments
Plattsburgh Memorials
4875 S. Catherine Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
- See What You Buy -
November 16, 2014
Sunday Readings Cycle: Year A
Weekday Readings Cycle: Year 2
Weekend Mass:
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Weekend Masses:
Saturday 4:30 p.m. Confessions 3:15-4:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Confessions 8:15-9:00 a.m.
4:30 p.m. William E. Hoffmann (2nd Anniversary)
By: Wife & Son
Parish Office
3030 Main Street ~ Peru, N.Y. 12972
Tel. (518) 643-2435 ~ Fax (518) 643-0960
9:30 a.m. Deceased Members of K of C Council #7273
By: K of C Council #7273
Rectory: Father Alan (518) 643-6759
Dubay Family Chiropractic
Director of Religious Education
Janice Morse (518) 643-2435
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Steven B. Dubay D.C.
(518)643-2463
89 Military Turnpike/Brand Hollow Rd.
Warren J. Bennett, Ryan P. Bennett,
Michael S. Bennett, Stephen C. LaPointe
Traditional & Adv. Funeral Planning
Monuments, Memorials, We Own Our Crematory
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Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Deborah Purdy (518) 643-2435
Email: [email protected]
Sunday, November 16, 2014
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday, November 17, 2014
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
8:00 a.m. Paul Calkins
By: Florence Calkins
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Dedication of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul
8:00 a. m. George & Margaret Frances Davey
By: Roland & Rodney Davey
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Weekday
Secretary
Tony Andrews
Tel: (518) 643-2435
[email protected]
Parish Center Coordinator
Rebecca Watkins (518) 643-8568
Prayer Line
Sherry Demarais (518) 643-2660
Baptismal Preparation Every Third Thursday
Karen De Boos (518) 569-1032
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33rd
Sunday
in
Ordinary
Time
Weekday
Director
Russell & McCormick
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELERS AT LAW
William E. Russell & Michael D. McCormick
Andrew J. Russell
101 Clinton Street, PO Box 549
Keeseville, NY 518-834-7700
russellandmccormick.com
51 Patent Road, Peru, NY
Organist: Khristina Heffernan
Choir Director: Shirley Lareau-Kemp (temp)
Emeritus: Lynn Wilke ~ Pianist: Catherine Bova
Trustees
Mr. Dale Clemons ~ Mrs. Angie LePage
8:00 a.m. For the People
Thursday November 20, 2014
Weekday
8:00 a.m. Maryann Keenan
By: Peter Keenan
9:00 a.m. Valehaven Communion Service
9:30 a.m. Apple Valley Communion Service
Friday, November 21, 2014
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8:00 a.m. Walter Sutter
By: Ralph & Crystal Harkness
Saturday, November 22, 2014
St. Cecilia
4:30 p.m. Jerry LaBombard
By: His Wife, Dawne LaBombard
Sunday November 23, 2014
34th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:30 a.m. Theresa Sheffield
By: Diana & Marge Holdridge
St. Cecilia
This
Week
On the
Calendar
A Way To Reduce Your Taxes
Nov. 8-9, 2014
Mass Attendance
318
Sunday, November 16
Confessions 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Mass at 9:30 a.m.
Religious Ed. Classes 10:45-12 Noon
Choir Practice 5:30-9:30
Monday - Saturday
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to noon.
St. Augustine’s Crate and Christmas Thrift Store
Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday, November 17
Catholic Daughters’ Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18
Bible/Scripture Study, Adirondack Room 7:00 p.m.
K of C Bingo 7:10 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19
Crafters For Charity 9:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m.
Soup Kitchen 4:15-5:45
Biggest Loser 6 p.m. Parish Center
Thursday, November 20
9:00 a.m. Valehaven Communion Service
9:30 a.m. Apple Valley Communion Service
7:00 p.m. Baptismal Prep
Bereavement Comm. Mtg. 6:30 p.m. Parish Center
Friday, November 21
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Following the 8:00 am Mass to 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 22
Confessions 3:15 p.m.~4:00 p.m.
Mass 4:30 p.m.
Katherine Trombley Benefit 12-4 p.m. Parish Center
Envelopes
Plate
Child
Total
$
$
$
$
4236.50
364.00
4600.50
Thank you for your continued
support and generosity.
St. Vincent de Paul
Open Daily
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursdays 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to Noon
w/e Nov. 8, 2014 $936.26
Bring your gently used clothes to St Vincent’s.
Your kindness and caring will help those in need.
♥ "Charity is certainly greater than any rule. Moreover, all rules
must lead to charity."
St. Augustine’s Crate and
Christmas Thrift Shop
Roger’s House
3034 Main Street
Peru, NY
$646.18
Open Daily 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to Noon
We are always looking for gently used items for
Roger’s house. Household, Christmas, toys,
furniture, kitchen appliances, etc…
Please consider donating them to the Thrift Shop.
(drop off is at the car port behind the house.)
St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen
This Week’s Meal
Thanksgiving Dinner
There is always room for you at our table. Please join us
each Wednesday . It is a time of fellowship while enjoying a
good meal.
NEEDED
We are currently looking for containers that would be used
for ’to-go’ dishes. If you can help with this matter, it would
be greatly appreciated!!
Thank You and God Bless!!
The sale of appreciated property generates a capital
gain upon which you are taxed. However, if you make
a gift to your parish, Catholic school, or other diocesan
program or institution, you pay no capital gains tax.
For more information contact Scott Lalonde
at the Development Office at 315-393-2920
or email [email protected]
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Well done, good and faithful servant…”
How are you called to use your talents?
If Christ may be inviting you to faithful service as a
priest or consecrated religious...
Talk to your pastor or contact Fr. Bryan Stitt on Facebook, at
www.myvocation.net,or at (315) 393-2920 ex. 1450
BENEFIT FOR KATHERINE TROMBLEY
Saturday, November 22nd
12-4pm
St. Augustine’s Parish Center
$8.00 for Adults
$5.00 for Children
Katherine was one of the young ladies involved in the terrible car accident that took place near the Brand Hollow Road.
The night will include the dinner, raffles, a 50/50 drawing,
and Chinese Auction. ($1 each or $5 for ten chances.)
For further information, contact Katrina at 518-572-9196.
March for Life Pilgrimage
If you’re in your 20’s or 30’s or
even just older than 18 and out of
school, consider joining College Students and Young Adults from the Diocese of Ogdensburg for a 4 day – 4
night pilgrimage. The Pilgrimage will include the Vigil Mass for
Life at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday, January 21st with Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities as celebrant
and homilist as well as the March for Life itself on January 22 nd.
In addition to attending this Mass and the March, we will visit
other important Shrines and Memorials, offering many opportunities for prayer, witness, and fun. The Pilgrimage will depart from
the Diocese of Ogdensburg Tuesday afternoon, January 20th and
will conclude on Saturday January 24th. The all-inclusive cost is
$175 per adult. For more information, or to get a registration form
sent to you, please email: Father Timothy Canaan, Diocesan Director of Campus Ministry [email protected] Space is
limited. Registrations are only complete with payment and must be
submitted no later than December 16, 2014.
News from Seton Academy
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent teacher conferences were held at Seton
Academy and we are edified by the cooperation
and willingness of the parents to work with the
teacher so that their child can receive the best education possible. It
is this kind of dedication that makes it possible for Seton Academy’s
students to excel.
The Gift of Gratitude
Today, many doctors and psychologists advocate a “holistic” approach to health and healing. Jesus showed a deep concern for all of
human life—physical, mental, social, spiritual. The one leper who
returned to express gratitude to Jesus for his physical healing then
received healing of mind and spirit. Your gift to an “adopted” student
in gratitude for God’s blessings will enrich and bless his/her life—
and, you own. Thank you.
Diocesan Principals’ Meeting
Sister Helen attended the Diocesan Principals’ Meeting on November 13. These meetings are always helpful and it’s good for principals to get together.
Planning the May Gala
There was a planning meeting on November 4 to plan the May
Gala which will take place on May 2, 2015. Please save the date and
plan to have an evening of fun!
Box Tops for Education/Campbell’s Soup Labels
Seton Academy continues to collect Box Tops for Education and
Campbell’s Soup Labels (the bar code). Please continue to save
them.
Strategic Planning
The first meeting of the Strategic Planning Committees took place
on Oct. 28. The following committees are in place: Academic, Facilities, Technology, Student Life, Finances, and Development/
Advancement. This is an exciting time for Seton Academy and Seton
Catholic. Chris Hay, Chairperson of the Education Council, led the
kick-off meeting.
Sister Helen, SSJ
News From Seton Catholic
The First Coffee House of the year
was held Friday, November 14th. This is
a great opportunity for the Seton community to share talents, poems and lots
of music. A wonderful time was had by all.
On November 21st, there is no school for students as
teachers are available for parent teacher conferences.
A huge thank you to Chris LeFevre and his crew at
Northeast Irrigation and Landscape. They redesigned the
memorial for our two deceased international students. We
hope many of you will get the chance to see it. We thank
Chris for his donation of time and materials.
We are hard at work preparing the baskets and Christmas dinner. We hope you have marked your calendars for
December 7th from noon to 5pm. Get in the spirit of the
season. Come and enjoy a delicious turkey dinner with all
the trimmings, basket raffle, wreath sale and baked goods
sale. Take out is available.
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Willow ~Sara LaDuke (Donating a Kidney to Alyssa Gallinger) ~Jimmy Frank ~Brandon Purtell ~Eric Laffey, recently
deployed Serviceman ~Ingrid Marant, mother of Chris Marant and Oma of Zoey Mussaw ~Katherine Trombley
~Jamie Toohill ~Hugh Martin & Family ~Johnny and Gloria
Sarbou ~Gary Liberty ~Deacon George Benson ~ Meegan
Rock~ Shannon Kiniry ~ Paul brother of Elise Lester ~ Michael Newell ~ Carl Liberty ~ Noela Jozwiak~ Dick Jenkins
~Lita Stinecke sister in-law of Dave Soulia ~ Marion Perrotte ~ Stephanie Mack ~ Miriam Mandigo Friends of Elaine
Smith ~ Dan Hickey~ Lillian Cook, sister of Peggy Banker ~
Susan Murray ~ Gracelyn Cayea ~ Sherry Barber ~ Catherine McCusker & Bill Gruttermyer, Friends of Elaine Smith
~ Donald Patnode, Friend of Marion Peters ~ Bill Patnode
~ Jimmy Coon ~ Kathleen Fornecker, friend of Patti Hamilton & Marion Peters~ Karen Darcy ~ sister of Cecilia Darcy
Yelle ~ Michelle Fitzgerald ~ Angevine~ Ellie Durgan ~
Sarah Trombley ~ Deacon Ed Mauchowski ~ John
Soulia~ Suzanne Coryea ~ Bill & Vonna Reid ~ Angel Wright,
sister-in-law of Kathy Marant ~ Sandi Andrews ~ Roger
Long ~ Evelyn Fuller ~
Father Peter Nabozny, Uncle to
Joanne Forrence ~ Karen Stanord ~ Larry & Marge
McSweeney ~ Lon & Patricia Coleman, Mother & Father of
Kathy Siddon ~ Dan Froehlich ~ Mark & Justin
Pulsifer
~ Eddie Compton ~ Myrtle Jabaut, Mother of Novalee
Martineau ~ Bill McBride ~ Liam McDougal ~ Tammy VanValkenburg ~ Christiane Meier, Mother of Joanne Broderick
~ John LaFave ~ Robert Fuller
Are you prepared for the return of the
Master? What talents have we been
entrusted with? Have we used our
gifts or have we buried them or stored
them on the shelf unopened and unused? Have we worked to increase our
talents by using and sharing them?
Our gospel today indicates that there may be some risk involved
trying to increase our talents. We may fail or be rejected, but our
gifts are not given to be buried in the sand. Our first reading shows
us how we increase our talents: having obtained the raw materials of
wool and flax, the good wife works with them, spins them into
cloth, and shares her wares with the poor and needy. In the Church,
we have been given the gift of faith, and through prayer and study
and sharing, we can increase our faith, so as to let our faith overflow
to those we meet. Let us use our talents and stay alert that we may
be ready for the Lord’s return and will hear those words: “Well done
my good and faithful servant...come share your Master’s joy.”
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Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy Communion Schedule
From the Halls of the
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Volunteers come in
many shapes and sizes.
During this year’s Applefest,
this young lad (who bears a
handsome resemblance to
Bob and Jane Woods’
grandson Jack) came by
and helped out with the
sorting and arranging of the
clothes sold during the
weekend. So, this proves
that any and all volunteers
are welcome to help.
Saturday, November 22nd, ~ 4:30 p.m.
S. Kokes, A. Torrance, G. Burdo,
J. Tortorelli
Sunday, November 23rd, ~ 9:30 a.m.
M. Seymour, J. Mussaw, B. Manchester,
K. McGovern, A. McGovern
Lector’s Schedule
Saturday, November 22nd, ~ 4:30 p.m.
Peter Glushko
Sunday, November 23rd ~ 9:30 a.m.
Robin Downs
Please join the Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir as
they celebrate “Soulful Christmas 2014” on Sunday
Dec. 7th at 4pm in the Giltz Auditorium on the
SUNY Plattsburgh campus. The show will feature
the 70 voice Choir, along with the Step Team and
Praise Dancers. They are excited to announce that
the featured guest is the PHS Select Vocal Ensemble
under the direction of Mr. William Verity. For those
arriving early to the show to enjoy the soulful jazz
sounds of the PHS Jazz Band.
For The Week of Nov. 16th-22nd
The Sanctuary Candle is
In Memory of Allen Brault
by Bob & Judy Akey
There are still spaces available for advertising your
business on the back of the Church bulletin. The bulletin reaches over 200 families each week, in addition
to our out of town visitors who will see your advertisement. Consider sponsoring our bulletin by placing
your ad. For more information contact the Parish Office at 643-2435 and speak with Debbie, Tony. or
Janice.
Find Pope Francis
on Twitter!
https://twitter.com/Pontifex
“Work is so important for human dignity,
If anyone is interested in volunteering,
please contact Jane Woods, at 518-834-5324.
WILLIE SAYS!!
The Diocese of Ogdensburg is organizing a pilgrimage for young adults to World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland. In an effort to raise money to help offset
travel expenses for our pilgrims, we are sponsoring a
fundraiser with RADA Cutlery products during the
month of November and products can be purchased
online!
For details, see www.rcdony.org/supportwyd.
For more information, contact Marika Donders at
49th ANNUAL KEESEVILLE-PERU
ECUMENICAL CHOIR
CONCERT
The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir
will be performing two concerts. The first concert will be
Saturday, December 13, 2014, at St. Augustine's Church in
Peru at 7:30pm. The second concert will be Sunday, December 14, 2014, 7:30pm at St. John the Baptist Church in
Keeseville. Admission is free.
Peru Health Mart Pharmacy specializes in serving
the community with fast,
friendly, professional service
and the highest quality medicines and health products.
And now they will deliver them straight to your door at
no additional cost. Learn how we can help today!
For this edition of “Willie Says” please refer to the insert in this week’s bulletin.
There will be a Bereavement Committee Meeting on
Thursday, November 20th at 6:30 PM at the Parish Center.
If you have any questions or concerns,
Deacon George
Contact Information!!!
Deacon George is still in Fanny Allen
Rehab undergoing acute rehabilitation
therapy. Anyone who has had to deal
with lengthy healing processes know that
kind words and encouragement help the
patient, and families cope. Please feel
free to drop him a line at:
Fanny Allen Rehab—Room 2030
790 College Parkway
Colchester, VT 05446
Or call him at: 802-847-9503
Visitation is Mon-Sat 4-9 p.m. or Sun 10am - 9pm.
ALL SOULS CONTRIBUTIONS
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Some more contributions came into the office after the
bulletin was printed last week and, unfortunately, they
were omitted from the listing. I apologize for the oversight and would like to recognize the following for their
generous considerations:
**Mr. & Mrs. Lee Santor and
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Burdo, Sr.
**The Fornecker &
Darrah Families
by Mr. & Mrs. William Fornecker
**Patti & Jeff Provost and
Elizabeth Facteau
**The Shortell &
Summers Families
by Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Burdo
by Mr. & Mrs. Donald Provost
by Mr. & Mrs. John Shortell
Generous Donations by:
Mr. Henry Jarvis
Mrs. Sally Kokes
To Mr. Paul Dumas for the turkey and chickens. The Soup
Kitchen will be turning them into delicious soup!!
PRAYER IN MOTION
The Catholic Daughter’s of the Americas, Court St. Monica
#2598 will be raffling a basket starting this weekend and will
continue until the weekend of November 22-23. The basket was
donated by the Peruvian (South America) Delegation back in
July. Tickets are being sold $1.00/ticket or $5.00/6 tickets. The
winner will be drawn at the 9:30 Mass on November 23rd.
Anyone who would be interested in
doing “Prayer in Motion” for the
4:30 Christmas Eve Mass, please
contact Julie Burdo at 563-2796 or see her after
4:30 Mass. She would like to start rehearsals soon.
ADVENT RETREAT
“Nurturing a ‘Mary’ Heart in a ‘Martha’ World”
Presented by Sister Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ
This retreat will explore ways of developing a
contemplative heart amidst our everyday activities.
Saturday December 6th 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cedarhaven in Morristown, NY
Suggested Offering: $25
Option for extended retreat time to Sunday 10:00 a.m.
(Inc. lodging, dinner, breakfast, etc. for addtl. $40)
To register: Call 315-212-6592 or email [email protected]
WHAT IS A VETERAN?
What is a veteran? A “Veteran”, whether active duty,
discharged, retired, or reserve, is someone who, at one
point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to
“The United States of America” for an amount of “up
to, and including, his life.”