Palms are Available at our Church which is open for private prayer from
8am to 4pm.
8am to 4pm.
Bishop Terry R. LaValley will be Live streaming the following from St. Mary’s Cathedral, unless otherwise noted over the next two weeks. The live streams and other ways to stay connected to your faith during this time of isolation can be found at www.rcdony.org/covid-19, on the Diocese of Ogdensburg YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Below also find online/Broadcast Mass links along with It’s Our Church, It’s Our Future Capital Campaign and Bishop’s Fund Appeal contribution links for your pledge payment and/or one-time gift convenience and our appreciating of you thinking of the continued support of our parish .
Thursday, April 9 – Holy Thursday
8 a.m. – Morning Prayer led by Rev. Joseph Morgan
6 p.m. – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday, April 10 – Good Friday
8 a.m. – Morning Prayer
4 p.m. – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Saturday, April 11 – Holy Saturday
8 a.m. – Morning Prayer
7 p.m. – Great Easter Vigil
Sunday, April 12 – Easter Sunday
8 a.m. – Easter Sunday Mass**
10 a.m. – Easter Sunday Mass from St. Patrick’s Church on WNYF, FOX28, Watertown and streamed at https://www.wwnytv.com
12 noon – Easter Sunday Mass from St. Patrick’s Church on WWNY, 7News, Watertown and streamed at https://www.wwnytv.com
Sunday, April 19 – Divine Mercy Sunday
8 a.m. – Mass**
3 p.m. – Exposition, Adoration, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction
** Sunday Masses are broadcast on 92.7FM in Ogdensburg & WIRY in Plattsburgh
Online/Broadcast Mass – As of April 6th, 2020
Of course, attending Mass is best and most proper. While we cooperate and try to slow the spread of the coronavirus, you can participate via television, Internet and radio options. More options include:
Within the Diocese of Ogdensburg
· Ogdensburg, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 8:00am Sunday Mass livestream at https://www.rcdony.org/livemass
- Schedule for Holy Week and Divine Mercy Sunday at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEYlfIYg7Lj6zUiAiGoLZxkq-DxRkUru
- Previously recorded Masses can be found at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEYlfIYg7Lj6zUiAiGoLZxkq-DxRkUru
- Also, via radio: 8:00am Sunday Mass via radio WQTK 92.7 in Ogdensburg and WIRY in Plattsburgh
· Canton, St. Mary, 9:00am Sunday Mass at https://www.facebook.com/CantonCatholics and posted afterward to https://cantoncatholics.com/important-updates
· Carthage, St. James, Sunday Mass and Holy Hour at www.sj-sm.org
· Lake Placid, Light of Truth, 98.3FM WCLP broadcasts EWTN and local programming, info at https://www.lightoftruthministries.org/
· Malone, St. André, 9:00am Sunday Mass at https://www.facebook.com/Saint-Andr%C3%A9-Bessette-Roman-Catholic-Parish-373705389382838 . On Spectrum channel 30 on Sunday at 9:00am and Thursday at 7:00pm and 9:00pm
· Massena, St. Peter, Sunday Masses at 6:00pm on WMSA 1340AM. Holy Thursday 6:30pm, Good Friday 3:00pm, Easter Vigil 8:00pm and Easter Sunday 10:00am livestream at https://www.facebook.com/MassenaCatholicCommunity.
· Morrisonville, St Alexander, 4:00pm Saturday (Sunday Vigil) Mass at https://www.facebook.com/stalexanderscommunity, afterward also at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt22XMc-0IxGoxm64LvToiw. Holy Thursday 7:00pm, Good Friday 1:00pm & Easter Sunday 7:30am will also be live on Facebook and later on YouTube.
· Peru, St. Augustine, 9:30am Sunday and 8:00am daily Masses livestream at https://www.facebook.com/StAugustinesChurchPeruNY or https://www.facebook.com/ilovemothermary/
· Plattsburgh parishes, Sunday Mass posted by 4:00pm Saturday at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4BjwHaFdqIUkDbOtgyiBJA
· Saranac Lake, St. Bernard/Church of the Assumption, Sunday Mass on tape delay at 11:00am Sunday and 8:00pm Thursday on Spectrum channel 2. Stations of the Cross airs through Easter at 8:00pm on Friday.
· Waddington, St. Mary's, 9:00am Sunday Mass livestream at https://www.facebook.com/StMaryWaddington
· Watertown, St. Anthony & St Patrick, 3:00pm Rosary, 4:00pm Daily Mass and 5:00 Evening Prayer podcasts at https://www.spreaker.com/show/catholic-watertown
Options from outside the diocese
- Albany: multiple options available at https://www.rcda.org/livemass
- Syracuse: Internet streaming at https://www.youtube.com/syrdio
- New York: SiriusXM, The Catholic Channel, channel 129, from St. Patrick’s Cathedral, NY weekdays 7am, Sundays 10am, 11am and Our Lady of Angels, Los Angeles at 1pm
Other
- EWTN: Mass is aired at 12am, 8am, 12pm and 7pm on Spectrum channel 460, DirectTV channel 370, Dish Network channel 261 and is available via streaming at https://video.ewtn.com/
- Catholic TV Network: Internet live streaming at https://www.watchthemass.com/.
- Word on Fire Daily Mass broadcast at https://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/
https://www.rcdony.org/giving/donate-now-capital-campaign.html (Capital Campaign link)
https://www.rcdony.org/giving/donate-now-bishop-s-fund.html (Bishop’s Fund Appeal link)
Below also find online/Broadcast Mass links along with It’s Our Church, It’s Our Future Capital Campaign and Bishop’s Fund Appeal contribution links for your pledge payment and/or one-time gift convenience and our appreciating of you thinking of the continued support of our parish .
Thursday, April 9 – Holy Thursday
8 a.m. – Morning Prayer led by Rev. Joseph Morgan
6 p.m. – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday, April 10 – Good Friday
8 a.m. – Morning Prayer
4 p.m. – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Saturday, April 11 – Holy Saturday
8 a.m. – Morning Prayer
7 p.m. – Great Easter Vigil
Sunday, April 12 – Easter Sunday
8 a.m. – Easter Sunday Mass**
10 a.m. – Easter Sunday Mass from St. Patrick’s Church on WNYF, FOX28, Watertown and streamed at https://www.wwnytv.com
12 noon – Easter Sunday Mass from St. Patrick’s Church on WWNY, 7News, Watertown and streamed at https://www.wwnytv.com
Sunday, April 19 – Divine Mercy Sunday
8 a.m. – Mass**
3 p.m. – Exposition, Adoration, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction
** Sunday Masses are broadcast on 92.7FM in Ogdensburg & WIRY in Plattsburgh
Online/Broadcast Mass – As of April 6th, 2020
Of course, attending Mass is best and most proper. While we cooperate and try to slow the spread of the coronavirus, you can participate via television, Internet and radio options. More options include:
Within the Diocese of Ogdensburg
· Ogdensburg, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 8:00am Sunday Mass livestream at https://www.rcdony.org/livemass
- Schedule for Holy Week and Divine Mercy Sunday at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEYlfIYg7Lj6zUiAiGoLZxkq-DxRkUru
- Previously recorded Masses can be found at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEYlfIYg7Lj6zUiAiGoLZxkq-DxRkUru
- Also, via radio: 8:00am Sunday Mass via radio WQTK 92.7 in Ogdensburg and WIRY in Plattsburgh
· Canton, St. Mary, 9:00am Sunday Mass at https://www.facebook.com/CantonCatholics and posted afterward to https://cantoncatholics.com/important-updates
· Carthage, St. James, Sunday Mass and Holy Hour at www.sj-sm.org
· Lake Placid, Light of Truth, 98.3FM WCLP broadcasts EWTN and local programming, info at https://www.lightoftruthministries.org/
· Malone, St. André, 9:00am Sunday Mass at https://www.facebook.com/Saint-Andr%C3%A9-Bessette-Roman-Catholic-Parish-373705389382838 . On Spectrum channel 30 on Sunday at 9:00am and Thursday at 7:00pm and 9:00pm
· Massena, St. Peter, Sunday Masses at 6:00pm on WMSA 1340AM. Holy Thursday 6:30pm, Good Friday 3:00pm, Easter Vigil 8:00pm and Easter Sunday 10:00am livestream at https://www.facebook.com/MassenaCatholicCommunity.
· Morrisonville, St Alexander, 4:00pm Saturday (Sunday Vigil) Mass at https://www.facebook.com/stalexanderscommunity, afterward also at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt22XMc-0IxGoxm64LvToiw. Holy Thursday 7:00pm, Good Friday 1:00pm & Easter Sunday 7:30am will also be live on Facebook and later on YouTube.
· Peru, St. Augustine, 9:30am Sunday and 8:00am daily Masses livestream at https://www.facebook.com/StAugustinesChurchPeruNY or https://www.facebook.com/ilovemothermary/
· Plattsburgh parishes, Sunday Mass posted by 4:00pm Saturday at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4BjwHaFdqIUkDbOtgyiBJA
· Saranac Lake, St. Bernard/Church of the Assumption, Sunday Mass on tape delay at 11:00am Sunday and 8:00pm Thursday on Spectrum channel 2. Stations of the Cross airs through Easter at 8:00pm on Friday.
· Waddington, St. Mary's, 9:00am Sunday Mass livestream at https://www.facebook.com/StMaryWaddington
· Watertown, St. Anthony & St Patrick, 3:00pm Rosary, 4:00pm Daily Mass and 5:00 Evening Prayer podcasts at https://www.spreaker.com/show/catholic-watertown
Options from outside the diocese
- Albany: multiple options available at https://www.rcda.org/livemass
- Syracuse: Internet streaming at https://www.youtube.com/syrdio
- New York: SiriusXM, The Catholic Channel, channel 129, from St. Patrick’s Cathedral, NY weekdays 7am, Sundays 10am, 11am and Our Lady of Angels, Los Angeles at 1pm
Other
- EWTN: Mass is aired at 12am, 8am, 12pm and 7pm on Spectrum channel 460, DirectTV channel 370, Dish Network channel 261 and is available via streaming at https://video.ewtn.com/
- Catholic TV Network: Internet live streaming at https://www.watchthemass.com/.
- Word on Fire Daily Mass broadcast at https://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/
https://www.rcdony.org/giving/donate-now-capital-campaign.html (Capital Campaign link)
https://www.rcdony.org/giving/donate-now-bishop-s-fund.html (Bishop’s Fund Appeal link)
LITURGICAL UPDATES: PRAYER, FORGIVENESS, AND INDULGENCES Diocese of Ogdensburg March 23, 2020
In Bishop LaValley’s letter to Priests dated March 17, he stated that, at this time “the individual reception of the Sacrament of Penance may continue to be offered. We are not in a situation that requires general absolution. Again, social distancing for all present as well as maintaining the necessary health precautions is important.” Some pastors have chosen to only hear confessions in open spaces such as their chapel or from a church window to maintain good health precautions. Wednesday, March 25 is the Feast of the Annunciation. Pope Francis asks Christians of every denomination to pray the Lord’s Prayer at noon on that day.
The Holy Father said, “To the pandemic of the virus we want to respond with the universality of prayer, compassion and tenderness. Let’s stay united. Let us make those who are alone and tested feel our closeness…as well as doctors, nurses, other healthcare workers and volunteers.” Again, let us all join the Holy Father at noon on Wednesday in reciting the Lord’s Prayer. As we continue to provide pastoral care to our parishioners, Bishop LaValley offered us the following resource from the USCCB: The Care of Souls and the Forgiveness of Sins During This Pandemic. Given the current difficulty one encounters in celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Holy See has offered recourses to the faithful:
1. “Where the individual faithful find themselves in the painful impossibility of receiving sacramental absolution, it should be remembered that perfect contrition, coming from the love of God, expressed by a sincere request for forgiveness and accompanied by the firm resolution to have recourse, as soon as possible, to sacramental confession, obtains forgiveness of sins, even mortal ones (cf. CCC, 1452).” Perfect contrition requires
1. Love of God
2. The sincere desire for forgiveness
3. The ardent commitment to receive the sacrament of reconciliation when available.
2. “The gift of special Indulgences is granted to the faithful suffering from COVID-19 disease (coronavirus), as well as to health care workers, family members and all those who in any capacity, including through prayer, care for them” • This is a time of suffering, especially for those who have contracted COVID-19. As such, it may be a time for us to “rediscover ‘the same redemptive suffering of Christ’ (Salvifici doloris, 30).” Trusting in Christ, •
A Plenary indulgence is “granted to the faithful suffering from Coronavirus, who are subject to quarantine by order of the health authority in hospitals or in their own homes if, with a spirit detached from any sin, they unite spiritually through the media to the celebration of Holy Mass, the recitation of the Holy Rosary, to the pious practice of the Way of the Cross or other forms of devotion, or if at least they will recite the Creed, the Lord’s Prayer and a pious invocation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, offering this trial in a spirit of faith in God and charity towards their sisters and brothers, with the will to fulfil the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer according to the Holy Father’s intentions), as soon as possible.” •
“Health care workers, family members and all those who, following the example of the Good Samaritan, exposing themselves to the risk of contagion, care for the sick of Coronavirus according to the words of the divine Redeemer: ‘Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends’ (Jn 15:13), will obtain the same gift of the Plenary Indulgence under the same conditions.”
3. An indulgence is “the expression of the Church’s full confidence of being heard by the Father when – in view of Christ’s merits and, by His gift, those of our Lady and the saints – she asks Him to mitigate or cancel the painful aspect of punishment by fostering its medicinal aspect through other channels of grace” (John Paul II, General Audience, Sept. 29, 1999).
Promotion and catechesis on these remedies during the absence of the sacrament of Reconciliation can be a source of great consolation for all the faithful. A brief catechesis on how the faithful can participate in both the indulgence and the act of perfect contrition will be shortly available on the USCCB website usccb.org.
In Bishop LaValley’s letter to Priests dated March 17, he stated that, at this time “the individual reception of the Sacrament of Penance may continue to be offered. We are not in a situation that requires general absolution. Again, social distancing for all present as well as maintaining the necessary health precautions is important.” Some pastors have chosen to only hear confessions in open spaces such as their chapel or from a church window to maintain good health precautions. Wednesday, March 25 is the Feast of the Annunciation. Pope Francis asks Christians of every denomination to pray the Lord’s Prayer at noon on that day.
The Holy Father said, “To the pandemic of the virus we want to respond with the universality of prayer, compassion and tenderness. Let’s stay united. Let us make those who are alone and tested feel our closeness…as well as doctors, nurses, other healthcare workers and volunteers.” Again, let us all join the Holy Father at noon on Wednesday in reciting the Lord’s Prayer. As we continue to provide pastoral care to our parishioners, Bishop LaValley offered us the following resource from the USCCB: The Care of Souls and the Forgiveness of Sins During This Pandemic. Given the current difficulty one encounters in celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Holy See has offered recourses to the faithful:
1. “Where the individual faithful find themselves in the painful impossibility of receiving sacramental absolution, it should be remembered that perfect contrition, coming from the love of God, expressed by a sincere request for forgiveness and accompanied by the firm resolution to have recourse, as soon as possible, to sacramental confession, obtains forgiveness of sins, even mortal ones (cf. CCC, 1452).” Perfect contrition requires
1. Love of God
2. The sincere desire for forgiveness
3. The ardent commitment to receive the sacrament of reconciliation when available.
2. “The gift of special Indulgences is granted to the faithful suffering from COVID-19 disease (coronavirus), as well as to health care workers, family members and all those who in any capacity, including through prayer, care for them” • This is a time of suffering, especially for those who have contracted COVID-19. As such, it may be a time for us to “rediscover ‘the same redemptive suffering of Christ’ (Salvifici doloris, 30).” Trusting in Christ, •
A Plenary indulgence is “granted to the faithful suffering from Coronavirus, who are subject to quarantine by order of the health authority in hospitals or in their own homes if, with a spirit detached from any sin, they unite spiritually through the media to the celebration of Holy Mass, the recitation of the Holy Rosary, to the pious practice of the Way of the Cross or other forms of devotion, or if at least they will recite the Creed, the Lord’s Prayer and a pious invocation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, offering this trial in a spirit of faith in God and charity towards their sisters and brothers, with the will to fulfil the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer according to the Holy Father’s intentions), as soon as possible.” •
“Health care workers, family members and all those who, following the example of the Good Samaritan, exposing themselves to the risk of contagion, care for the sick of Coronavirus according to the words of the divine Redeemer: ‘Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends’ (Jn 15:13), will obtain the same gift of the Plenary Indulgence under the same conditions.”
3. An indulgence is “the expression of the Church’s full confidence of being heard by the Father when – in view of Christ’s merits and, by His gift, those of our Lady and the saints – she asks Him to mitigate or cancel the painful aspect of punishment by fostering its medicinal aspect through other channels of grace” (John Paul II, General Audience, Sept. 29, 1999).
Promotion and catechesis on these remedies during the absence of the sacrament of Reconciliation can be a source of great consolation for all the faithful. A brief catechesis on how the faithful can participate in both the indulgence and the act of perfect contrition will be shortly available on the USCCB website usccb.org.
Fr. Jonas and the Staff hope that each and every one of you are staying healthy during this unfortunate crisis. Please remember to continue your prayers and devotion to God at home. Although the Mass has been discontinued temporarily, please remember to try to keep up with your envelopes.. You can mail them to the office. If you are out of work or struggling with a reduced paycheck, God understands you can't help. Our church thanks you for enabling us to keep up with our bills.
CURRENT OFFICE HOURS DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS
9am-11pm Monday - Friday
If you call after 11, leave a message, and your call will be returned that day.
If you call after 11, leave a message, and your call will be returned that day.
The obligation to attend mass in the Diocese of Ogdensburg has been suspended until further notice. Please stay safe. God Bless. If you have questions, please call the parish office. If no one is there, leave a message and we will get back to you asap. (315)-782-1474
Fr. Jonas will say private mass daily and will offer it for those intentions you have requested.
Dollar Dinner on March 25th at SACRED HEART CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
SENIOR LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020
NOON IN DOSTIE HALL
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE FOR RESERVATIONS
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020
NOON IN DOSTIE HALL
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE FOR RESERVATIONS
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020
AFTER 8AM AND 10:30 MASS
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020
AFTER 8AM AND 10:30 MASS
Divine Mercy Sunday
Watertown- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church will hold a Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration. For all Catholics, active and fallen-away. We are called to bring home fallen-away Catholics...The greater the sinner, the more he is entitled to God’s mercy! According to the Divine Mercy message, “the soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on Mercy Sunday without mortal sin, shall obtain complete forgiveness of all sins and punishment. Your soul will be as white as snow, blemish free, Like that of a New Baptism...!!!
GOOD FRIDAY On April 10th at 3 P.M., the Divine Mercy novena will begin by praying the chaplet in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church 320 W. Lynde St. Watertown
Divine Mercy Sunday will be Celebrated on April 19th at 3 P.M. at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Watertown. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Singing of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, confession, & a procession. You may bring your own Divine Mercy picture to be specially blessed.
Further Information: The Divine Mercy Devotion consists of making a Novena by praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy beginning on Good Friday, making a good confession & celebrating the Feast of Mercy in church, April 19th the 1st Sunday after Easter; Being merciful to others, Placing our complete TRUST in Jesus, making a good confession, & receiving Communion on the Feast of Mercy Sunday without the stain of mortal sin. The Promise-TOTAL FORGIVENESS OF SINS AND PUNISHMENT… LIKE THAT OF A NEW BAPTISM.
CONTACT: For more info on Mercy Sunday …call Judy Boulton at 315-783-7349 or visit www.thedivinemercy.org ALL PARISHES ARE WELCOME!!!
Watertown- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church will hold a Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration. For all Catholics, active and fallen-away. We are called to bring home fallen-away Catholics...The greater the sinner, the more he is entitled to God’s mercy! According to the Divine Mercy message, “the soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on Mercy Sunday without mortal sin, shall obtain complete forgiveness of all sins and punishment. Your soul will be as white as snow, blemish free, Like that of a New Baptism...!!!
GOOD FRIDAY On April 10th at 3 P.M., the Divine Mercy novena will begin by praying the chaplet in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church 320 W. Lynde St. Watertown
Divine Mercy Sunday will be Celebrated on April 19th at 3 P.M. at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Watertown. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Singing of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, confession, & a procession. You may bring your own Divine Mercy picture to be specially blessed.
Further Information: The Divine Mercy Devotion consists of making a Novena by praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy beginning on Good Friday, making a good confession & celebrating the Feast of Mercy in church, April 19th the 1st Sunday after Easter; Being merciful to others, Placing our complete TRUST in Jesus, making a good confession, & receiving Communion on the Feast of Mercy Sunday without the stain of mortal sin. The Promise-TOTAL FORGIVENESS OF SINS AND PUNISHMENT… LIKE THAT OF A NEW BAPTISM.
CONTACT: For more info on Mercy Sunday …call Judy Boulton at 315-783-7349 or visit www.thedivinemercy.org ALL PARISHES ARE WELCOME!!!
Diocese of Ogdensburg
Department of Worship
604 WASHINGTON STREET · P.O. BOX 369 · OGDENSBURG, NEW YORK 13669
TELEPHONE: 315-393-2920 ext. 1220 · FAX: 866-314-7296 · email: bstitt@rcdony.org
The Diocese of Ogdensburg has not called for the suspension of any practices at Mass in response to the new coronavirus that appeared in China and has been detected in several countries, including the United States, but is closely monitoring the situation.
The same precautions and recommendations that are applied each year for defense against influenza should be employed.
To stay home? The Catechism of the Catholic Church #2181 reminds us that “illness” is one of the serious reasons for which participation in Sunday Eucharist can be excused. Note, it does not say “serious illness.” If you are sick, you can (and probably should) stay home.
To go to Mass? If you are concerned that you might be getting ill, or if you are concerned about contracting an illness, the following precautions can assist:
Below is a joint statement from the USCCB, Catholic Relief Services, and the Catholic Health Association of the United States:
“As communities and public health officials respond to the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in China and closely monitor its presence and progression in other parts of the world, we join in solidarity and prayer for those impacted or working to treat those infected by the disease. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Relief Services, and the Catholic Health Association of the United States hope that
governments will work together in partnership to improve all nations’ capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to this virus.
“The Catholic Church in the United States stands in solidarity with those affected by the coronavirus and their families, health workers who are valiantly trying to diagnose and treat patients, and those under quarantine awaiting results of their screening for the virus. We offer our prayers for healing and support those organizations, both domestic and international, working to provide medical supplies and assistance to address this serious risk to public health.
“In early February, the Holy See sent 700,000 respiratory masks to China to help prevent the spread of the disease. Within the United States, Catholic healthcare providers are at the front line of providing treatment and care to those impacted by the virus.
“We also commend the U.S. government for transporting more than 17 tons of donated medical supplies to China. This response to the novel coronavirus demonstrates the critical importance of the need to work together and to invest in crucial health care systems here and in other countries, thus preventing and responding to community-wide emergencies. We urge the U.S. Congress to support these efforts by protecting access to domestic health care safety net programs and by providing additional emergency international assistance to areas impacted by the virus. “We also urge individuals to stay informed as information becomes available by going to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html .”
Department of Worship
604 WASHINGTON STREET · P.O. BOX 369 · OGDENSBURG, NEW YORK 13669
TELEPHONE: 315-393-2920 ext. 1220 · FAX: 866-314-7296 · email: bstitt@rcdony.org
The Diocese of Ogdensburg has not called for the suspension of any practices at Mass in response to the new coronavirus that appeared in China and has been detected in several countries, including the United States, but is closely monitoring the situation.
The same precautions and recommendations that are applied each year for defense against influenza should be employed.
To stay home? The Catechism of the Catholic Church #2181 reminds us that “illness” is one of the serious reasons for which participation in Sunday Eucharist can be excused. Note, it does not say “serious illness.” If you are sick, you can (and probably should) stay home.
To go to Mass? If you are concerned that you might be getting ill, or if you are concerned about contracting an illness, the following precautions can assist:
- Refrain from extending hands at the sign of peace. (Instead, perhaps simply smile, wave, and say, “Peace.”)
- Refrain from receiving from the chalice.
- Holding hands during the Lord’s Prayer (while never prescribed) should be discouraged.
- Hand sanitizer should be made available in churches.
- Priests, Deacons, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion are encouraged to practice good hygiene, washing their hands before Mass begins or even using an alcohol based anti-bacterial solution before and after distributing Holy Communion. (If ill, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion should always find a substitute.)
- Holy water fonts are cleaned, and the water changed on a regular basis.
Below is a joint statement from the USCCB, Catholic Relief Services, and the Catholic Health Association of the United States:
“As communities and public health officials respond to the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in China and closely monitor its presence and progression in other parts of the world, we join in solidarity and prayer for those impacted or working to treat those infected by the disease. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Relief Services, and the Catholic Health Association of the United States hope that
governments will work together in partnership to improve all nations’ capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to this virus.
“The Catholic Church in the United States stands in solidarity with those affected by the coronavirus and their families, health workers who are valiantly trying to diagnose and treat patients, and those under quarantine awaiting results of their screening for the virus. We offer our prayers for healing and support those organizations, both domestic and international, working to provide medical supplies and assistance to address this serious risk to public health.
“In early February, the Holy See sent 700,000 respiratory masks to China to help prevent the spread of the disease. Within the United States, Catholic healthcare providers are at the front line of providing treatment and care to those impacted by the virus.
“We also commend the U.S. government for transporting more than 17 tons of donated medical supplies to China. This response to the novel coronavirus demonstrates the critical importance of the need to work together and to invest in crucial health care systems here and in other countries, thus preventing and responding to community-wide emergencies. We urge the U.S. Congress to support these efforts by protecting access to domestic health care safety net programs and by providing additional emergency international assistance to areas impacted by the virus. “We also urge individuals to stay informed as information becomes available by going to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html .”
LENTEN REGULATIONS 2020February 26, 2020 is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Season of Lent.
ABSTINENCE
All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are bound to abstain totally from meat on the following days: Ash Wednesday, Fridays of Lent, & Good Friday.
FASTING
All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are bound also to observe the Law of Fast on the following days: Ash Wednesday (February 26) and Good Friday (April 10). Fasting, that is, eating less, involves limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Lighter nourishment may be taken on two other occasions in the course of the day.
PRAYER & PENANCE
The entire season of Lent should be observed in a spirit of prayer and penance. Spending extra time in prayer or Bible study, attending daily Mass, voluntary sacrifice and self-denial, combined with works of charity and service to others, are all excellent ways to obey the Lord's command to reform our lives and to prepare for the joyful celebration of Easter. Parishes are highly encouraged to offer periods of Eucharistic Adoration during the Lenten Season, as well as, the traditional devotions of the Stations of the Cross and the recitation of the Rosary.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Bishop LaValley encourages parishes throughout the Diocese to offer an extended period for the Sacrament of Penance. Some recent observances have been “The Light is on for You” or “24 Hours with the Lord”. In addition to this occasion, other occasions for the Sacrament of Penance should be made available during the Lenten Season and the Sacred Triduum.
EASTER DUTY
All Catholics who have reached the age of reason must confess their serious sins in the Sacrament of Penance at least once a year. They must also receive Holy Communion at
least once each year between the First Sunday of Lent (March 1) and Trinity Sunday (June 7).
MARRIAGE
Although other seasons are more suitable, the celebration of marriage and the Nuptial Mass are not forbidden during Lent, according to The Code of Canon Law. When liturgical rules permit, the Ritual Mass for the Celebration of Marriage may be used, and the nuptial blessing may be given. However, you should advise the spouses and their guests to exercise proper restraint in accord with the penitential character of Lent.
OBLIGATION
All Christ’s faithful are obliged by divine law to do penance. The days set aside for fast and abstinence in Lent are special ways of doing penance and are an expression of unity for all the Church.
CHRISM MASS
A reminder that this year’s Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 2nd at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg. Details pertaining to this event will be forthcoming.
FUNERALS DURING THE SACRED TRIDUUM
On Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, Funeral Masses may not be celebrated. However, a Funeral Service consisting of the Liturgy of the Word and the Final Commendation may be held in Church.
ABSTINENCE
All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are bound to abstain totally from meat on the following days: Ash Wednesday, Fridays of Lent, & Good Friday.
FASTING
All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are bound also to observe the Law of Fast on the following days: Ash Wednesday (February 26) and Good Friday (April 10). Fasting, that is, eating less, involves limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Lighter nourishment may be taken on two other occasions in the course of the day.
PRAYER & PENANCE
The entire season of Lent should be observed in a spirit of prayer and penance. Spending extra time in prayer or Bible study, attending daily Mass, voluntary sacrifice and self-denial, combined with works of charity and service to others, are all excellent ways to obey the Lord's command to reform our lives and to prepare for the joyful celebration of Easter. Parishes are highly encouraged to offer periods of Eucharistic Adoration during the Lenten Season, as well as, the traditional devotions of the Stations of the Cross and the recitation of the Rosary.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Bishop LaValley encourages parishes throughout the Diocese to offer an extended period for the Sacrament of Penance. Some recent observances have been “The Light is on for You” or “24 Hours with the Lord”. In addition to this occasion, other occasions for the Sacrament of Penance should be made available during the Lenten Season and the Sacred Triduum.
EASTER DUTY
All Catholics who have reached the age of reason must confess their serious sins in the Sacrament of Penance at least once a year. They must also receive Holy Communion at
least once each year between the First Sunday of Lent (March 1) and Trinity Sunday (June 7).
MARRIAGE
Although other seasons are more suitable, the celebration of marriage and the Nuptial Mass are not forbidden during Lent, according to The Code of Canon Law. When liturgical rules permit, the Ritual Mass for the Celebration of Marriage may be used, and the nuptial blessing may be given. However, you should advise the spouses and their guests to exercise proper restraint in accord with the penitential character of Lent.
OBLIGATION
All Christ’s faithful are obliged by divine law to do penance. The days set aside for fast and abstinence in Lent are special ways of doing penance and are an expression of unity for all the Church.
CHRISM MASS
A reminder that this year’s Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 2nd at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg. Details pertaining to this event will be forthcoming.
FUNERALS DURING THE SACRED TRIDUUM
On Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, Funeral Masses may not be celebrated. However, a Funeral Service consisting of the Liturgy of the Word and the Final Commendation may be held in Church.
SENIOR LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
NOON - IN DOSTIE HALL
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE FOR RESERVATIONS
315-782-1474
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
NOON - IN DOSTIE HALL
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE FOR RESERVATIONS
315-782-1474
DOLLAR DINNER
SACRED HEART CHURCH
ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020
5 TO 6 PM
MENU:
MACARONI & CHEESE, SALAD, BREAD, DESSERT, DRINKS
$1
SACRED HEART CHURCH
ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020
5 TO 6 PM
MENU:
MACARONI & CHEESE, SALAD, BREAD, DESSERT, DRINKS
$1
SUPERBOWL SUNDAY
BINGO
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
SACRED HEART CHURCH
320 W. LYNDE STREET
DOORS OPEN 12:30 PM
BINGO STARTS 2:00 PM
BINGO
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
SACRED HEART CHURCH
320 W. LYNDE STREET
DOORS OPEN 12:30 PM
BINGO STARTS 2:00 PM
SURVIVING DIVORCE: 12 Sessions - 6 weeks
Description: The Surviving Divorce Program is being offered at 6:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at St. Anthony's Church in Watertown, starting January 21st. Separated and divorced adults - come find support and healing. For more information, contact Steve Tartaglia at startaglia@rcdony.org or (315) 393-2920.
Description: The Surviving Divorce Program is being offered at 6:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at St. Anthony's Church in Watertown, starting January 21st. Separated and divorced adults - come find support and healing. For more information, contact Steve Tartaglia at startaglia@rcdony.org or (315) 393-2920.
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COFFEE AND DONUTS
AFTER SUNDAY MASSES ON FEB. 2, 2020 DONATIONS ACCEPTED |
NO Bingo December 24th or December 31st
Special New Year's Day BIngo at 2pm on January 1st in the Sacred Heart Gym
Doors open at 1pm
Special New Year's Day BIngo at 2pm on January 1st in the Sacred Heart Gym
Doors open at 1pm
Breakfast with Santa in Dostie Hall
December 15th
AFTER 10:30 MASS
In an effort to combat bullying among our youth, St. Mary's Church in Clayton is hosting Deputy Carrie Mangino of the Jefferson County Sherriff's Dept. who will present a talk on the dangers of bullying and what we can do to prevent it and how to handle bullying incidents. We strongly encourage our young people and their parents to attend especially our confirmation students.
The presentation will begin at 7pm, Nov. 14th in St. Mary's Parish Center in Clayton. There is no charge and Deputy Mangino will be available to answer individual questions and concerns.
Hope to see you there.....Deacon Neil
Deacon Neil J. Fuller Pastoral Associate
13604 County Rt. 5 St. Mary's in Clayton
Clayton, N.Y. 13624 St. John's in LaFargeville
315-405-6910(cell) 315-686-4293(home) 315-686-3398(SM)
The presentation will begin at 7pm, Nov. 14th in St. Mary's Parish Center in Clayton. There is no charge and Deputy Mangino will be available to answer individual questions and concerns.
Hope to see you there.....Deacon Neil
Deacon Neil J. Fuller Pastoral Associate
13604 County Rt. 5 St. Mary's in Clayton
Clayton, N.Y. 13624 St. John's in LaFargeville
315-405-6910(cell) 315-686-4293(home) 315-686-3398(SM)
CONFIRMATION CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15TH FROM 9 - 10:15 AM
Religious Education Begins September 15th
9 - 10:15am Sunday Open to 4 year olds, up to Grade 8
OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART HAS BINGO EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT
7 PM
DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM
PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT US!
7 PM
DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM
PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT US!
THE FOLLOWING PICNIC WAS A HUGE SUCCESS WITH ALMOST 60 PEOPLE SIGNING UP. PICTURE BELOW! REST OF PICTURES UNDER "HAVING FUN"
OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART
PICNIC ON DABLON POINT, CAPE VINCENT
AUGUST 4TH 2019
AFTER SUNDAY MASS
12:30 PM TO 4:00 PM
Hot dogs, hamburgers, rolls, condiments provided.
Bring a dish to pass, your own drink, table service (plates,
napkins, utensils). BRING CHAIRS!
Swimming allowed but you must watch your own children since there is no lifeguard. Bring water shoes.
You may also bring a lawn game to play.
PLEASE RSVP BY JULY 26, 2019
CONFIRMATION JUNE 2019
Congratulations to those who were Confirmed by the Bishop on June 5, 2019 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Pictured are the eight from Sacred Heart along with the teachers who helped prepare them.
These eight parishioners were accompanied by
50 others from different parishes who
received Confirmation with them.
From Sacred Heart--
Hayden Augliano, Johnna Intorcia, Carmen Jones, Sarah Kamide,
Kaitlyn Keggins, Julia Netto,
Aidan Reff, Thomas Roshia
Congratulations to those who were Confirmed by the Bishop on June 5, 2019 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Pictured are the eight from Sacred Heart along with the teachers who helped prepare them.
These eight parishioners were accompanied by
50 others from different parishes who
received Confirmation with them.
From Sacred Heart--
Hayden Augliano, Johnna Intorcia, Carmen Jones, Sarah Kamide,
Kaitlyn Keggins, Julia Netto,
Aidan Reff, Thomas Roshia
Seven children from our Parish received their First Communion May 19, 2019 at 10:30 Mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. They are: Seamus Arndt, Mikenna Hayes, Shayla Hayes, Naiya Harge, Andrew Myers, Aliyah St. Croix, Brayden Spencer.
THOUSAND ISLANDS CATHOLIC MEN'S GROUP: Clayton, NY
The Thousand Islands Catholic Men’s Group is a group of Catholic men who meet on a regular basis to discuss their experiences as Catholic men in today’s society.
The meetings are held on the second Saturday of every month at 9 AM in the Parish Center of St. Mary’s Church, Clayton. For further information contact Scott Beeles at 315-686-1303 or Gene Kleinhans at 315-482-3981. Come join us, whether you’ve been to a meeting or not.
FORMATION FOR MINISTRY
Are you yearning for a deeper relationship with Jesus?
God might be calling you to become a Commissioned Lay Minister
The 2 year program provides academic, pastoral and spiritual formation for Catholic adults in developing their gifts for
Ministry—CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 2019 AT:
ST. JOSEPH’S, WEST CHAZY AND ST. CECILIA’S,
ADAMS
Information sessions will be announced soon
Contact: crussell@rcdony.org
Are you yearning for a deeper relationship with Jesus?
God might be calling you to become a Commissioned Lay Minister
The 2 year program provides academic, pastoral and spiritual formation for Catholic adults in developing their gifts for
Ministry—CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 2019 AT:
ST. JOSEPH’S, WEST CHAZY AND ST. CECILIA’S,
ADAMS
Information sessions will be announced soon
Contact: crussell@rcdony.org
USHERS NEEDED—USHERS NEEDED !!!
We are in serious need of ushers. If you can help, please call Tom Bruno at 315-767-9485 –or just show up at Mass.
We are in serious need of ushers. If you can help, please call Tom Bruno at 315-767-9485 –or just show up at Mass.
If you would like information on the Knights of Columbus or information on joining the Watertown Council No. 259, go to the following web link www.KofC.org/JoinUs
List of Offenders
Diocesan Priests removed from ministry and those who were deceased or left ministry prior to a finding of reasonable grounds by the Diocesan Review Board and/or the Diocesan Bishop due to sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult.
Fay Ager
Joseph Conti (deceased)
Joseph Degen (deceased)
Robert Duford (deceased)
John Fallon (deceased)
Ronald Farchette
Bruce Favreau
Edward Franklin (deceased)
Theodore Gillette (deceased)
John Hunt (deceased)
Edwin Kennedy (deceased)
John Kennedy (deceased)
Emile Lalonde (deceased)
James Larche
Roger Martin (deceased)
Gerald McGrath (deceased)
Roland Menard
Liam O'Doherty
Albert Plante (deceased)
Gerald Sharland (deceased)
Robert Shurtleff
Thomas Squires
George Tobin (deceased)
Michael Toth
Clark White
John Wiley (deceased)
David Wisniewski
Paul Worczak
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ALSO CHECK OUT "PARISH GROUPS", CHOIR FOR A FEW MORE TUNES.
SACRED HEART CHOIR AND TRANSFORM SANG TOGETHER AT 10:30 AM MASS ON JUNE 24, 2018. LISTEN TO A FEW OF THEIR SONGS BELOW. J
SACRED HEART CHOIR AND TRANSFORM SANG TOGETHER AT 10:30 AM MASS ON JUNE 24, 2018. LISTEN TO A FEW OF THEIR SONGS BELOW. J
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CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING TRIPS
ITALY PILGRIMAGE: With the Passion Play of Oberammergau
Space is limited – Book now to avoid disappointment! This is your last chance to experience the world-famous Passion Play of Oberammergau until 2030!
Join Fr. Donald A. Robinson on a pilgrimage to Italy- with The Passion Play of Oberammergau, and also visiting Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice, Innsbruck, Munich From May 25 – June 4, 2020.
$4099 per person, roundtrip air from New York.
Please contact- Father Donald A. Robinson – 315-493-3224 or email donrob4@twcny.rr.com
Space is limited – Book now to avoid disappointment! This is your last chance to experience the world-famous Passion Play of Oberammergau until 2030!
Join Fr. Donald A. Robinson on a pilgrimage to Italy- with The Passion Play of Oberammergau, and also visiting Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice, Innsbruck, Munich From May 25 – June 4, 2020.
$4099 per person, roundtrip air from New York.
Please contact- Father Donald A. Robinson – 315-493-3224 or email donrob4@twcny.rr.com
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: December 2019
Don’t Miss This Trip of a Lifetime!
The Holy Land
10 Days: December 3-12, 2019
Walk where Jesus walked… Cruise the Sea of Galilee… Visit Nazareth… Climb the Mt. of Olives & view the Old City of Jerusalem… Walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher… Visit Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity.
Hosted by Fr. Andrew Amyot
$3299 per person from Montreal
(Air/land tour price is $2599 plus $700 government taxes/airline surcharges)
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: Roundtrip air from Montreal, First Class/Select Hotels, Breakfast & Dinner daily, Comprehensive Sightseeing, Porterage, Entrance Fees and much more!
FOR DETAILED BROCHURE PLEASE CONTACT FR. AMYOT
Tel: (315) 384-2064, email: fraamyot2@twcny.rr.com
Don’t Miss This Trip of a Lifetime!
The Holy Land
10 Days: December 3-12, 2019
Walk where Jesus walked… Cruise the Sea of Galilee… Visit Nazareth… Climb the Mt. of Olives & view the Old City of Jerusalem… Walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher… Visit Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity.
Hosted by Fr. Andrew Amyot
$3299 per person from Montreal
(Air/land tour price is $2599 plus $700 government taxes/airline surcharges)
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: Roundtrip air from Montreal, First Class/Select Hotels, Breakfast & Dinner daily, Comprehensive Sightseeing, Porterage, Entrance Fees and much more!
FOR DETAILED BROCHURE PLEASE CONTACT FR. AMYOT
Tel: (315) 384-2064, email: fraamyot2@twcny.rr.com
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 2020: Next year prepare for Easter by walking in the footsteps of Jesus!
Description: JOIN FR. CHRIS LOOBY ON A LENTEN PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND March 23-31, 2020! What better to prepare for Easter than to spend the days leading up to it walking in the Footsteps of Jesus. Our visit will include Bethlehem where Jesus was born, Nazareth where he grew up, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem and much more! Prices are $3,899 for a double, $4,699 for a single, $3,869 for a triple. For more information please contact Mary McIntosh at Watertown AAA at (315)558-6372.
Description: JOIN FR. CHRIS LOOBY ON A LENTEN PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND March 23-31, 2020! What better to prepare for Easter than to spend the days leading up to it walking in the Footsteps of Jesus. Our visit will include Bethlehem where Jesus was born, Nazareth where he grew up, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem and much more! Prices are $3,899 for a double, $4,699 for a single, $3,869 for a triple. For more information please contact Mary McIntosh at Watertown AAA at (315)558-6372.
LISTEN TO OUR CHOIR SING CHRISTMAS SONGS
Click on the files below to listen---these were two of the songs performed on Christmas Eve 2017
Click on the files below to listen---these were two of the songs performed on Christmas Eve 2017
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| christmas_Halleluia_2017.mp3 |
WWNY TV selected Father Benoit Dostie for their "BLAST FROM THE PAST". Click below to see the video.
CLICK ON THE ABOVE LINK TO READ ABOUT OUR LADIES OF THE SACRED HEART