RAFFLE WINNERS SO FAR
Feb 1 Marranda Worns Feb 9 Matthew Hirst
Feb 2 J. Pavelock Feb 10 Mike Moran Jr.
Feb 3 Tom Fulton Feb 11 Jayson St. Croix
Feb 4 Linda Williams Feb 12 Nancy DeLosh
Feb 5 Marcia Hynes Feb 13 Maura Kilbride
Feb 6 Mark Kellogg Feb 14 Ernest Reape-$500
Feb 7 Macy Carpenter Feb 14 Mo Harra-Purse
Feb 8 Thomas Roman Feb 15 Becky Littlefield
Feb 16 Thomas Bruno
Feb 17 Robert Brierton
Feb 18 Joyce Pignone
Feb 19 Kate Wilson
Feb 2 J. Pavelock Feb 10 Mike Moran Jr.
Feb 3 Tom Fulton Feb 11 Jayson St. Croix
Feb 4 Linda Williams Feb 12 Nancy DeLosh
Feb 5 Marcia Hynes Feb 13 Maura Kilbride
Feb 6 Mark Kellogg Feb 14 Ernest Reape-$500
Feb 7 Macy Carpenter Feb 14 Mo Harra-Purse
Feb 8 Thomas Roman Feb 15 Becky Littlefield
Feb 16 Thomas Bruno
Feb 17 Robert Brierton
Feb 18 Joyce Pignone
Feb 19 Kate Wilson
Secretary/Parish Coordinator Position
Part-Time Immediate Opening
Immediate opening for a person with a friendly telephone personality, able to handle money and banking deposits; knowledgeable in upkeep of Facebook and Websites. Must have good computer skills especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher. Paid Holidays, and health option available. During the pandemic the hours are for mornings only but will be increased to 20 hours a week when the situation improves. Hours then would be 9am - 3 pm. Send resumes to Sacred Heart Church, 320 West Lynde Street, Watertown, NY 13601
January 31, 2021
As of today, the Bishop’s Fund Appeal is at 90.65% of its goal with $1,178,391.78 in gifts and pledges received from 7,015 households. Included in that total are 756 gifts and pledges totaling $98,728.00 from households responding to the second mailing.
Congratulations this week to Father Frank Natale and the parishioners of Sacred Heart in Watertown as they reach the parish Bishop’s Fund Goal this week (if all pledges are paid by June 30, 2021).
As of today, the Bishop’s Fund Appeal is at 90.65% of its goal with $1,178,391.78 in gifts and pledges received from 7,015 households. Included in that total are 756 gifts and pledges totaling $98,728.00 from households responding to the second mailing.
Congratulations this week to Father Frank Natale and the parishioners of Sacred Heart in Watertown as they reach the parish Bishop’s Fund Goal this week (if all pledges are paid by June 30, 2021).
Raffle tickets can still be purchased through February even though we have been drawing winners daily. We will put your ticket in the drum the day you purchase it. From that date on you are eligible for all the drawings.
Daily winner $50, Valentine's Day winners $500, also a $400 designer purse, February 28 winner $500.
It's worth a try! First drawing February 1st. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the office, mornings or after weekend masses from Fr. Frank Natale.
Daily winner $50, Valentine's Day winners $500, also a $400 designer purse, February 28 winner $500.
It's worth a try! First drawing February 1st. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the office, mornings or after weekend masses from Fr. Frank Natale.
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The students at IHC Elementary are having a “Souper” Bowl Kickoff on SuperBowl weekend. They will be collecting cans of soup to donate to the local pantry. “God calls us to show concern for those in need and to help them.” The students at IHC are rising to the challenge. Boxes will be in the back of each Church for those who would like to help in their endeavor. The boxes will be in the Churches from February 6th to February 15th. Please show your support, if possible
Elizabeth Ministry opted not to hold its annual Baby Shower back in October because our shelves were full of diapers and wipes. Over the past two months we have been privileged to help nearly a dozen families whose budgets were stretched by providing diapers and wipes. These moms and dads join me in extending thanks to you, the people of our parishes who filled our coffers over the years. We could use diapers and wipes to share with these families who continue to experience stress on their budgets. Diapers from size 1 to 6 are needed. Individual packages of wipes would also be appreciated. Gift cards or checks made out to your parish with Elizabeth Ministry in the memo field can help us to purchase formula or other items requested. All of these things can be left at the St. Patrick/St. Anthony/Holy Family Parish Center (123 S. Massey Street) or in the basket at your worship site through Ash Wednesday, Feb 17th.
The Watertown American Legion Post 61 hosted the 5th District Oratorical Contest on Saturday January 16th. Katharina Probst, a Sophomore at Immaculate Heart Central, took home a prize and will now be moving on to the Zone 4 Competition on February 13th in Homer, NY. Zone 4 encompasses 18 NY counties. The winner of that competition will go on to the New York State Competition in March. Each contestant presented an 8-10-minute prepared, memorized speech about some aspect of the Constitution with emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizenship.
LENTEN REGULATIONS 2021 February 17, 2021 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 17) and Good Friday (April 2). 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
Parishes throughout the Diocese are encouraged to offer increased opportunities for the Sacrament of Penance. Due to the pandemic many parishes are not offering their customary Penance Services. Instead, parishes are finding success offering different times for confessions (e.g. after a weekday evening Mass or with a Day of Mercy—with confessions throughout the day). Priests who are elderly and/or with compromised immune systems are encouraged to reach out to neighboring priests for assistance covering hours of confession. In addition, other occasions for the Sacrament of Penance should be made available during the Lenten Season and the Sacred Triduum.
In a reflection on the Sacrament of Penance, the Apostolic Penitentiary stated:
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, beloved above all things, expressed by a sincere request for forgiveness (that which the penitent is at present able to express) and accompanied by votum confessionis, that is, by the firm resolution to have recourse, as soon as possible, to sacramental confession, obtains forgiveness of sins, even mortal ones (cf. CCC, no. 1452). Note from the Apostolic Penitentiary on the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the current pandemic (vatican.va)
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 (February 21) and Trinity Sunday (May 30).
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
Due to the pandemic, participation in this year’s Chrism Mass is reserved to the clergy, religious, deacon candidates and seminarians. It will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg on Tuesday of Holy Week March 30th at 1.00pm. The Faithful will be able to participate via livestream at https://www.rcdony.org/livemass. 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 17) and Good Friday (April 2). 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
Parishes throughout the Diocese are encouraged to offer increased opportunities for the Sacrament of Penance. Due to the pandemic many parishes are not offering their customary Penance Services. Instead, parishes are finding success offering different times for confessions (e.g. after a weekday evening Mass or with a Day of Mercy—with confessions throughout the day). Priests who are elderly and/or with compromised immune systems are encouraged to reach out to neighboring priests for assistance covering hours of confession. In addition, other occasions for the Sacrament of Penance should be made available during the Lenten Season and the Sacred Triduum.
In a reflection on the Sacrament of Penance, the Apostolic Penitentiary stated:
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, beloved above all things, expressed by a sincere request for forgiveness (that which the penitent is at present able to express) and accompanied by votum confessionis, that is, by the firm resolution to have recourse, as soon as possible, to sacramental confession, obtains forgiveness of sins, even mortal ones (cf. CCC, no. 1452). Note from the Apostolic Penitentiary on the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the current pandemic (vatican.va)
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 (February 21) and Trinity Sunday (May 30).
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
Due to the pandemic, participation in this year’s Chrism Mass is reserved to the clergy, religious, deacon candidates and seminarians. It will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg on Tuesday of Holy Week March 30th at 1.00pm. The Faithful will be able to participate via livestream at https://www.rcdony.org/livemass. 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.