Christ-led, Christ-fed, and Hope-filled...gy also required. Submit letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Thomas Semeraro at [email protected]. Deadline

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT MARY

Parish Office 68 Court Street, Canton, New York 13617

PHONE: (315) 386-2543 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 – Tuesday from 5:40pm until done, Saturday 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. ***

PARISH STAFF

Rev. Bryan D. Stitt, Pastor • [email protected]

Mr. James M. Snell, Deacon • [email protected] • (315)262-0491

Mr. Paul J. Schrems, Pastoral Associate for Administration • [email protected]

Mrs. Amanda J. Conklin, Campus Ministry • [email protected] or [email protected]

Ms. Jamie J. Burns, Religious Education Coordinator • [email protected]

Ms. Terrianne Yanulavich, Child Safety & Victims’ Assistance Coordinator: (518) 483-3261 [email protected]

Mrs. Michele A. Meyers, Principal • [email protected]

Mrs. Terry M. Feuka, Administrative Assistant • [email protected]

Gabriel Project • (315)244-8232 • Parish Nurse • (315)322-1836 • Surviving Spouse Group • (315)379-1650

Our Sacred Purpose:

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.

January 20, 2019

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CD of the Week:

Bernard Nathanson was an Ameri-can medical doctor from New York who helped to found the National Abortion Rights Action League, but then later became an acclaimed pro-life activist. He gained national at-tention by becoming one of the founding members of the National Abortion Rights Action League, now known as NARAL Pro-Choice America. He worked with Betty Friedan and others for the legalization of abortion in the United States. He was also for a time the director of the Center for Reproductive and Sexual Health New York's largest abortion clinic. Nathanson has written that he was responsible for more than 75,000 abortions through-out his pro-choice career.

Pastor’s Corner A lot can change in a week, can’t it? First of all, I have the obligation to welcome you all to Ordi-nary Time—as the Christmas season officially ended last Sunday. Thanks to so many of you for helping us take down the decorations (and even the extra clean-ing up afterwards).

Another change is that I am with you for the weekend—and not in Washington D.C. as I had expected to be. You probably know why. Last week the media got wind of developments on the school front. I need to point out that at the time of printing, there is no decision made as to the future of St. Mary’s School in regards to closing or changes. There is a lot of energy and ex-citement on some of the possibilities, and I hope to share more with you about these in the near future. In the meantime, please keep the entire planning for the school in your prayers.

While all the work around the school continues, the March for Life still is happening in Washington D.C. this week. On Tuesday the Church invites us to participate in a day of prayer and fasting for the protection of life and the end of abortion.

There’s sure a lot to pray about these days, isn’t there? May the words of the Gospel inspire us all: “You have saved the best until now.”

—Fr. Bryan Stitt

DAY OF PRAYER FOR LEGAL PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN: January 22nd Day of Prayer and Fasting

The over 56 million abortions since the 1973 decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton reflect with heartbreaking magnitude what Pope Francis means by a “throwaway culture.” However, we have great trust in God’s providence. We are reminded time and again in Scripture to seek the Lord’s help, and as people of faith, we believe that our prayers are heard. The General Instruc-tion of the Roman Missal designates January 22 as a particular day of prayer and penance, called the "Day of Prayer for the Le-gal Protection of Unborn Children”: “In all the Dioceses of the United States, January 22 shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.” As individuals, we are called to observe this day through the penitential practices of prayer and fasting. Another way to take part is participating in special events to observe the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. If you are unable to participate physically, please pray for those who are traveling to Washington DC to March for Life. Thank you for your prayers. Resources are available here: usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/resources/january-22-day-of-prayer.cfm

Did you know…. Every Wednesday morning parishioners faithfully clean our beautiful church at 8:30. Please help them out, try to kick off as much snow from your boots before coming in, and please keep your feet off the kneelers.

COUNCIL MEMBERS as of January 2019

Education Council Dan Sweeney, President Charlie Nash Sheila Harrington Luke Rumbaugh Devon Sutton Matt Gainey Katie Murphy Erin Backus

Pastoral Council Bernie Proulx Debbie Gainey Russ Backus

Finance Council Sue Law Kevin Feuka

Fr. Bryan Stitt, Pastor Jim Snell, Deacon, Ex Officio Michele Meyers, Principal, Ex Officio John Taillon, Trustee, Ex Officio Lisa Guccione , Trustee, Ex Officio Paul Schrems, Pastoral Associ-ate Ex Officio Maureen Howard, Secretary, Ex Officio John Gray, Accountant, Ex Officio

Thank you all for your dedicated service to our parish!

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Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to you in this time of illness. O dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do, you do for the love of us. Amen.

Nolan Joe Redmond Joel Rivera Camille Brown Sam Bisonette Trina Anderson Sharon King Annette Hurley David Datush William Roman Leward & Betty Lucia Arlene Maroney Judy Ruddy Debbie Gainey Linda Evans Katie Coakley Ba Anne Meadows Phyllis Cunningham Sue Dean Val Bernier Doni Peters Lucas Duvall Shirley Lamendola Abuse Victims and their families

There are no classes on January 20 due to the Martin Luther King

holiday weekend.

Principal’s Corner

No School

Jan. 21

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Not Feeling 100%? It probably would be best not to shake hands at the

sign of peace. Feel free to smile and wave.

Feeling okay, but concerned

about the sick around you? Feel free to do the same!

Surviving Divorce: 12-week program

The Surviving Divorce Program offers support and healing for people who are separated or divorced. The groups meet once a week for 12 weeks. New groups are starting in Massena and Wa-tertown in late January.

For more information, contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920.

Amateur Greeters? We’ve

got some well trained Greeters here at St. Mary’s who are good welcoming people by holding doors, passing out bulletins, and sometimes doing both at the same

time! But don’t feel you have to be a “professional” to do so. If it feels like you’ve got an extra 5 minutes and you’re willing/able to help us out, please feel free to step in—we won’t force you to give up your amateur status and go pro if you don’t want to !

Job Advertisement – Guggenheim Camp Director The Diocese of Ogdensburg is seeking a Guggenheim Camp

Director who will supervise the day to day operation of Camp

Guggenheim during the seven week Summer Camp season, to

include staff orientation week and six weeks of Summer Camp.

The Director is expected to uphold the Camp Guggenheim phi-

losophy and ensure that all activities follow Camp policies and

procedures, as well as Department of Health regulations. Appli-

cants must be a practicing Catholic. Bachelor’s degree pre-

ferred. Previous experience with youth ministry, camp admin-

istration or supervision including program planning, recreational

leadership, training and directing staff counselors required. Ex-

cellent communication skills and proficiency in digital technolo-

gy also required. Submit letter of interest, resume and three

professional references to Thomas Semeraro at

[email protected]. Deadline for application is February 15,

2019.

AND

Next Week’s Col-lection:

Last year twenty-one grants were awarded which benefited those working to build a Culture of Life in our diocese. It's important with this year's legislative climate that we provide alternatives to abor-tion and help to educate the next generation. The collection provided funds for 7 Gabriel Projects, Plattsburgh Crisis Preg-nancy Center, Birthright, Right to Life affiliates, 4 pilgrimages to the DC March for Life (two high school, one college and one family bus), 3 Pro-Life County Fair Booths as well as other pro-life efforts.

Save the date!

A day long women's retreat will be held May 4th at Norfolk. Edwina Gateley is a very inspiring and entertaining presenter. Stay tuned for on line registration.

January 19 & 20, 2019 Sat. 5:00 pm

Lectors: Shelly Roiger, Edd White

Eucharist: Carol O’Horo, Pat Furgal, Anne Ryan-Ruud,

Julie Guarino

Altar Servers: Christian Guarino

Greeters: Jim Barry

Sun. 9:00 am

Lectors: Maureen Howard, Cheryl Curry

Eucharist: Mel Schrems, Paul Schrems, Virginia Burwell,

Joe Tebo

Altar Servers: Nicole White, Gavin Thompson

Greeter: Helen Dominy

January 26 & 27, 2019 Sat. 5:00 pm

Lectors: Sarah Campbell, Lisa Guccione

Eucharist: Brenda Sanderson, Nancy Layhee, Cathie O’Horo Carolyn Shelmidine

Altar Servers: Eleanor Bailey

Greeters: Mary Thivierge

Sun. 9:00 am

Lectors: Frank Palumbo, Norma Jean Lapoint

Eucharist: Marion Larson, Jenn Palumbo, Allie Withee

Altar Servers: Gavin Thompson, Nicole White

Greeter: Maureen Howard

Did you notice something new in your mailbox?

We are now send offering envelopes directly to your home from the printers! This will allow us to keep our data base more current. If you did not receive your envelopes or would like to begin re-ceiving envelopes, call Terry (315)386-2543.

Week of January 13 2018 2019

Envelopes $5,342.00 $5,518.00

Plate $406.25 $650.00

Children’s Envelope $1.50

Respect Life $8.00

Fuel Collection $1,161.00 $1,889.00

Christmas $45.00

Solemnity of Mary $58.00 $65.00

Total $7,021.75 $8,122.00

Thank you for your support and generosity each and every week!

Please continue to remember how important your weekly offering is to the life of our parish!

Sunday, January 20: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 am Mass Raymond Patnaude by Helen Kenyon

5:00 pm Mass Don Wilson by Trudy & George Wilson

Monday, January 21: St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr

8:15 pm Mass Peter & Myra Poste by the Estate of Peter Poste

Tuesday, January 22: Weekday/Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

4:00 pm Holy Hour for Vocations

5:10 pm Mass Irene Krenceski by Dana & Jim Barry

Wednesday, January 23: Weekday/St. Vincent, Deacon,

Martyr; St. Marianne Cope, Virgin

8:15 am Mass Betty Goodrow by St. Mary’s Staff

Thursday, January 24: St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and

Doctor of the Church

4:45 pm Rosary for Life

5:10 pm Mass Brian Casey by Richard & Ada Cole

Friday, January 25: The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle

8:15 am Mass In Thanksgiving by Anthony Collora

Saturday, January 26: St. Timothy and St. Titus, Bishops

No Morning Mass

Vigil: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

3:45-4:45 pm Confession

5:00 pm Mass Don Wilson by Sandy & Bob Santamoor

Sunday, January 27: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 am Mass Fran & Vincent Ruddy by Judy Ruddy & Family

5:00 pm Mass Myrtle Burke by Judy Wilson & Family

MASS & PARISH SCHEDULE

Please pick up a weekly children’s

bulletin for your child.

Help them learn about the weekly gospel from a child’s perspective.

They are located in the bulletin holders.

The Church Sanctuary Lamp burns this week for Irene Krenceski

by Her Family

If you desire to have the Vigil Lamp lit for a loved one or for your inten-tion, please contact the Rectory.

Readings for Sunday, January 20: Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 [3]/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11

Readings for Sunday, January 27: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c]/1

Cor 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21