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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
Daily Mass 8:00 a.m.
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.
Rectory: Father Alan (518) 643-6759
Monuments
Plattsburgh Memorials
4875 S. Catherine Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
- See What You Buy -
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Parish Offices & Information
3030 Main Street / Peru, N.Y. 12972
Tel. (518) 643-2435 ~ Fax (518) 643-0960
Dubay Family Chiropractic
Director of Religious Education
Janice Morse
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Steven B. Dubay D.C.
(518)643-2463
89 Military Turnpike/Brand Hollow Rd.
Youth Directors
Nicole Beck & Dale Dupree
Patrick Knight (Counselor)
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Deborah Purdy
Email: [email protected]
Secretary
Tony Andrews
[email protected]
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
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Parish Center Coordinator
Rebecca Watkins
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Baptismal Preparation Every Third Thursday
Karen De Boos (518) 569-1032
Organist: Khristina Heffernan
Choir Director: Shirley Lareau-Kemp
Emeritus: Lynn Wilke ~ Pianist: Catherine Bova
Trustees
Mr. Dale Clemons ~ Mrs. Angie LePage
The Baptism
of the
Lord
January 11, 2015
Sunday Readings Cycle: Year B
Weekday Readings Cycle: Year 1
Weekend Masses:
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Christmas Weekday
4:30 p.m. Rubin & Monica Remillard
(65th Anniversary)
By: Mr. & Mrs. Remillard
Sunday, January 11, 2015
The Baptism of the Lord
9:30 a.m. For The People
Monday, January 12, 2015
Weekday (First Week in Ordinary Time)
8:00 a.m. Connie Shnob
By: Bob & Judy Akey
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Weekday
8:00 a. m. Theresa Rothwell
By: Bob Jensen
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Weekday
8:00 a.m. Patricia Shea
By: The Shea Family
Thursday January 15, 2015
Weekday
8:00 a.m. All Souls
9:00 a.m. Valehaven Communion Service
10:00 a.m. Apple Valley Communion Service
Friday, January 16, 2015
Weekday
8:00 a.m. Connie Shnob
By: The Nisoff Family
Saturday, January 17, 2015
St. Anthony, Abbot
4:30 p.m. Jennifer Chauvin
By: Family
Sunday January 18, 2015
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:30 a.m. Bill Higgins
By: Joe & Doris Novelli
This Week
On the
Calendar
How To Include A Gift In Your Will or Revocable
Trust To Your Parish
Jan. 3-4, 2015
Mass Attendance
326
Sunday, January 11
Confessions 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Mass at 9:30 a.m.
RE Classes 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Youth Ministry 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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, January 12
Spiritual Life 7 p.m.
Tuesday, January 13
Bible/Scripture Study, Adirondack Room 7:00 p.m.
K of C Bingo 7:10 p.m.
Wednesday, January 14
Crafters for Charity
Soup Kitchen 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, January 15
9:00 a.m. Valehaven Communion Service
9:30 a.m. Apple Valley Communion Service
6:30 p.m. Bereavement Meeting
7:00 p.m. Baptismal Preparation
Friday, January 16
Adoration 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 17
Confessions 3:15 p.m.~4:00 p.m.
Mass 4:30 p.m.
Sunday January 18
RE Classes 10:45-12:00
Youth Ministry 12:30 - 1:30
Envelopes
Plate
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384.00
9946.00
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 Jan. 3, 2015 $419.37
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
Here are some options:
 Give a percentage of your estate — e.g., “I give 25%
of the net value of my estate as finally determined for federal estate tax purposes to your Parish.”
 Give a percentage of the residue of your estate — the
amount left after specific bequests have been given to individuals and organizations; e.g., “I give 25% of the rest,
residue, and remainder of my estate to your Parish.”
 Give a specific dollar amount or item of property; e.g.,
“I give your Parish $10,000” or “I give your Parish 100
shares of IBM stock.”
For more information contact Scott Lalonde at the
Development Office at 315-393-2920
or email [email protected]
Baptism of the Lord
“Incline your ear and come to Me.”
Do you think you may be called to serve as
a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life?
If so, talk to Fr. Alan or contact Fr. Bryan Stitt
on Facebook; at www.myvocation.net;
or at (315) 393-2920 ex. 1450
Roger’s House
3034 Main Street
Peru, NY
$467.46
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.)
Lighthouse Catholic Media recently restocked our shelves
and our kiosk has been supplied with several new CD titles of varying topics and interests. Such titles include:
Life is Worth Living
by Venerable Fulton Sheen
All Things Are Possible for God
by Fr. Joshua Waltz
St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen
Keep Holy the Sabbath: Reclaiming Sunday
by Dr. Timothy Gray
Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes & Squash
That Awkward Moment When God Changed My Life
by Paul J. Kim
There is always room for you at our table. Please join
us each Wednesday 4:15 - 5:45 . It is a time of
fellowship while enjoying a good meal.
Donations are always welcome and
greatly appreciated. Thank you for your
continued support!!
From Atheism to Catholicism: My Conversion Diary
by Jennifer Fulwiler
Changed Forever: The Sacrament of Baptism
by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Our Lady of Good Success: Made Known For Our Time
by Matthew Arnold
News from Seton Academy
Fun in the Snow
Snow is lots of fun if
you don’t have to shovel it. You
just have fun and enjoy the snow as
a gift from God. Seton Academy
students spend time outdoors almost every day (unless the temperature is too low). Research tells us
that cold fresh air helps people to
think more clearly. It’s also good
for one’s health!
Catholic Schools and Parents
Catholic school teachers are aware that parents must know
what the school is doing and be supportive of its aims. Parent/
teacher meetings, participation in student projects, and weekly
letters from the teacher let parents see how thoroughly the
spiritual is linked with the secular subjects. Schools that are
faith-filled communities reflect Christ’s kindness, concern and
love. Your gift helps an “adopted” student grow in wisdom
and grace, and brings his/her parents and family closer to
Christ and His Church. Thank you.
Box Tops for Education
Please continue to save the Box Tops for Education.
The Importance of a Will
If a Will has been in the back of your mind but you keep putting it off, now is the time to take a few minutes and take care
of this important step in life planning. Have you given any
thought to remembering Seton or your parish in your will?
That is one way of making sure that your memory lives on.
Sister Helen, SSJ
News From Seton Catholic
Happy New Year! May 2015 be a year
filled with blessings and good health for
everyone!
The new year is off to a fast start with a variety of activities. Since we were not in school for the feast of our
patron saint, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, we started our day
off the first day back with a special prayer service for her
intercession. The annual Financial Aid Night was January
5th. Campus ministry is sponsoring a ski trip to Titus
Mountain on January 10th.
There will be an early dismissal on January 16th so
that the teachers can work on the Middle States recertification. Did you know Seton Catholic is the only school in
the area to be deemed worthy of this distinction? This outside agency comes in and makes sure we actually are as
good as we say we are!
ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK
Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy Communion Schedule
Saturday, January 17th, ~ 4:30 p.m.
B. Uliva, S. Demarais, A. Torrance
G. Burdo, (volunteer needed)
Baby Emilyn Grace~ Willow~ Joseph Favreau~ Jan
Brault~ Jim & Ellie Durgan~ Peter Grobecker~ Sara LaDuke~ Sarah Kelley~ Jimmy Frank ~Brandon Purtell~
Peggy Devins~ Eric Laffey, recently deployed Serviceman ~Ingrid Marant, mother of Chris Marant and Oma of
Zoey Mussaw ~Katherine Trombley ~Jamie Toohill
~Johnny and Gloria Sarbou ~Gary Liberty ~Deacon
George Benson ~ Meegan Rock~ Shannon Kiniry ~ Paul
brother of Elise Lester ~ Michael Newell ~ Noela Jozwiak~ Dick Jenkins ~Lita Stinecke sister in-law of Dave
Soulia ~ Marion Perrotte ~ Stephanie Mack ~ Miriam
Mandigo Friend 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 ~ Sarah Trombley ~ Deacon
Ed Mazuchowski ~ John Soulia ~ Suzanne Coryea ~ Bill
& Vonna Reid ~ Angel Wright, sister-in-law of Kathy
Marant ~ Sandi Andrews ~ Roger Long ~ Evelyn &
Robert Fuller ~ Father Peter Nabozny, Uncle to Joanne
Forrence ~ Karen Stanord ~ 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 MacDougal ~ Tammy VanValkenburg ~
Christiane Meier, Mother of Joanne Broderick ~ John LaFave
Please support our advertisers on
the back of our bulletin.
FRIDAY
ADORATION
During 2014, there
were 10 adorers each
week and another 10
substitutes. There were
also 5 visitors per week.
This means that each
individual contributed to
the yearly total of 4,925
hours of adoration and
prayer before our Eucharistic Lord. This means
untold blessings for the adorers, their families,
friends, and for our parish.
We thank all those who commit their time to this
most needed ministry.
If anyone would like to sign up, please call Linda
Patnode at 643-9614. It can take as little as 15 minutes and taste eternity here on earth!!
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 OfToday the season of Christmas comes to
fice at 643-2435 and speak with Debbie or Tony.
an end. We receive God's own testimony
Find Pope Francis
who Jesus is: the Beloved Son of God with
on Twitter!
whom He is well pleased. Yet he did not
https://twitter.com/Pontifex
come in power. At Christmas he came as a
little baby. Today, he comes and stands in
the midst of all the sinners who are coming to hear John's call
“Jesus came to save us:
to repentance. He still comes into our midst today, to be our
let us not reject this marvelous gift!”
strength and our courage. He is our savior and because of that,
we can be confident and unafraid, so that, like John the Baptist, we can make him known among the nations and in our
own neighborhoods.
Sunday, January 18th, ~ 9:30 a.m.
B. Herforth, L. Ewald, M. Garrant,
S. Beaumont, C. Lombard, S. Gagnier *
(*or Fr. Richard)
Lector’s Schedule
Saturday, January 17th, ~ 4:30 p.m.
Peter Glushko
Sunday, January 18th ~ 9:30 a.m.
Pam Ballantine
This Week,
The Sanctuary Candle
Is Lit
In Remembrance of
Francis Downs Dorr &
Adele Downs Rabideau
By Their Siblings:
Mary, Patricia,
Jean, and Jack
SPAGHETTI DINNER
EVERYBODY
WELCOME
St. Augustine’s
Knights of Columbus Council #7273
will host a Spaghetti Dinner.
Saturday, January 17th
St. Augustine’s Parish Center
4:30 to 6:30 PM.
“ALL YOU CAN EAT”
Spaghetti, salad,
Italian bread and a delicious dessert will be served
$7.50 per Person
$2.50 for Children 6 to 12,
FREE for Children 5 and under
and a
$20 per family maximum.
TAKE-OUTS ARE AVAILABLE!!
WILLIE SAYS!!
Dear Parishioners,
In union with our Bishop and
all of the parishes of the Diocese,
we will have a house-to-house census starting April 27th through May
25th. This will involve the whole
of Clinton County. The first meeting of the Census Committee was
on Thursday, January 8th. So far
Angie LePage, Joanne Forrence,
Tony Andrews, Janice Morse, Debbie Purdy, and Patrick Andrews are on the committee.
There is still time to join the committee. The next meeting will be held on Thursday January 15th at 9:30 a.m.
Contact Father, or any one of the other members, to sign up.
Many hands (PAWS) make light work.
This house-to-house visit will further evangelization and
invite our parishioners who have grown lukewarm to come
back to the Church and rekindle the fire of faith.
In Jesus and Mary!
FOR SALE 1910 PIANO!!
As previously mentioned, Fr. Alan is selling a classic 1910 upright piano. This fine
musical instrument plays real well and is
very aesthetic considering her age.
The original asking price WAS $300, but now she is being
sold for the low, low price of $100! You can not go wrong
for a beautiful antique conversation piece that can entertain
as well. If you are interested, please call 643-2435.
BISHOP’S FUND UPDATE
Through your generous support and prayers, the Bishop’s
Fund Appeal will continue to be essential in meeting the Diocesan Priorities of Creating a Culture of Vocations,
Strengthening Faith Formation in Family Life, and Building
Parishes with Living Stones.
Through your support we are able to provide: Education
to seminarians, deacon candidates, priests, deacons and commissioned lay ministers, Faith formation and religious education for families; Assistance to families who are facing emergency situations such as house fires, flooding, home heating
costs and high medical expenses.
Please prayerfully consider making a gift to the Bishop’s
Fund Appeal. Donations can be mailed to:
The Bishop’s Fund Appeal, PO Box 150, Ogdensburg, New
York 13669 or made online at www.rcdony.org/development.
Baby Shower For Birthright
On Monday January 19th at 7 p.m., The Catholic Daughters will be sponsoring a Baby Shower Fundraiser for the
local Birthright Chapter. All parishioners are invited to attend the festivities. A bassinet has been placed in the
back of the church for those who wish to donate baby presents earlier than the 19th.
This is sure to be a great time to be had by all,
we hope to see you there!!
BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
There will be a Bereavement Committee meeting on Thursday, January 15th at 6:30 pm in the meeting room (fka The
Library). All parishioners are welcome to attend.
Interested In Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student?
Since 1952, International Fellowship, Inc., a non-profit organization has been successfully exchanging students to and from the United States. Families in this area are invited to reach across
the borders and host a high school aged exchange student for the semester, or the academic year.
Please check out our website for more information at:
www.internationalfellowship.org
The students come with their own spending money and are covered by health/accident insurance. All that is required of a host family is to provide room, board, laundry facilities, and some tender loving care. You can be married, single, have kids, or no kids at all. Even grandparents can apply!! If you feel the call to participate in this worthy venture, please contact :
International Fellowship, Inc.
P.O. Box 130
Westfield, NY 14787
[email protected]
1-800-647-8839
History Tidbit of the Week: The Baptism of the Lord
The Baptism of the Lord is observed as a distinct feast in the Roman rite, although it was originally one of three Gospel events marked by the feast of the
Epiphany. Long after the visit of the Magi had in the West overshadowed the other
elements commemorated in the Epiphany, Pope Pius XII instituted in 1955 a separate liturgical commemoration of the Baptism.
In fact, the Tridentine Calendar has no feast of the Baptism of the Lord. It was
almost four centuries later that the feast was instituted, under the denomination
"Commemoration of the Baptism of our Lord", for celebration on 13 January as
a major double, using for the Office and the Mass those previously said on the Octave of the Epiphany, which Pius XII abolished; but if the Commemoration of the
Baptism of Our Lord occurred on Sunday, the Office and Mass were to be those of
the Feast of the Holy Family without any commemoration.
In his revision of the calendar five years later, Pope John XXIII kept on 13 January the "Commemoration of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ", with the rank of a second-class feast. A mere 14
years after the institution of the feast, Pope Paul VI set its date as the first Sunday after 6 January or, if in a particular
country the Epiphany is celebrated on 7 or 8 January, on the following Monday.
Pope John Paul II initiated a custom whereby on this feast the Pope baptizes babies in the Sistine Chapel.
The feast marks the end of the liturgical season of Christmastide. On the following day the season of ordinary
time begins.