Parish Office 68 COURT STREET—CANTON, NEW YORK 13617

PHONE: (315) 386-2543 • FAX: (315) 386-8870 www.cantoncatholics.com • catholicrectory@twcny.rr.com

St. Mary’s School 2 Powers Street • (315) 386-3572 • stmarysc@twcny.rr.com • www.stmaryscantonny.com

Sacrament of Baptism – For Children to be Baptized, please call the Rectory to schedule a meeting. Sacrament of Penance – Tuesday from 5:30pm 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. ***

October 15, 2017

PARISH STAFF

Rev. Bryan D. Stitt , Pastor • stittamdg@gmail.com

Rev. Todd E. Thibault, Parochial Vicar • frtodd@twcny.rr.com

Mr. James M. Snell, Deacon • deaconsnell@gmail.com • (315)262-0491

Mr. Paul J. Schrems, Pastoral Associate for Administration • catholicrectory@twcny.rr.com

Mrs. Amanda Conklin, Campus Ministry • conklina@canton.edu or aconklin@stlawu.edu

Ms. Jamie Burns, Religious Education Coordinator • religioused66@twcny.rr.com

Terrianne Yanulavich, Child Safety & Victims’ Assistance Coordinator: (518) 483-3261 terrianneyanulavich@yahoo.com

Mrs. Michele Meyers, Principal • smsprincipal@twcny.rr.com

Mrs. Terry Feuka, Administrative Assistant • cantoncatholics@gmail.com

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

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.

Page 2 October 15, 2017

Pastor’s Corner

Next week is the Mass for the Consecration of the Diocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at St. Mary’s Cathedral. (See the next page for details) To encourage as many of you to go as possible, I’ve asked the choir here at St. Mary’s to take the week off—so that they can attend. Please join them on this special day in Ogdensburg.

Also, you’ll see a little less of your priests for the next two weeks. Fr. Todd Thibault will be on his annual retreat this week (from Sunday to Friday). I will be doing the same from Oct 22nd to 27th. Please pray for us, as I assure you we will do for you.

—Fr. Bryan Stitt

2017 Bishop’s Fund Appeal

We’re currently at $17,295 of our $35,000 Bishop’s Fund goal. And we have had 90 households participate out of our goal of 211. If you would like to

contribute, use the envelopes in the pews or contact he rectory

Thanks as always for your generous support.

Novena Prayer To be prayed daily from October 13-21, 2017 in preparation of the Consecration on October 22nd at St. Mary’s Cathedral

Loving Mother, 100 years ago you appeared to shepherd chil-dren in Fatima, Portugal with a message of penance, prayer, and peace. As we in the Diocese of Ogdensburg prepare to cele-brate the anniversary of our Cathedral dedicated to your As-sumption and consecrate the entire diocese to your Immaculate Heart, we desire to become like those young shepherds. May we have spirits courageous to face any opposition to the faith, minds made pure of the corruption of the world, and hearts open to your love—both to be received and to be shared.

In a special way during this novena, I ask your intercession on this intention____________.

Lord Jesus, we honor those who bravely built up the Church here in our diocese and around the world. We praise you—the one sure foundation of the Church and of our lives—this day and al-ways. Hear our prayers.

Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us. Our Lady of the Assumption, pray for us. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

Notice: Please note the new traffic pattern at the Court Street entrance to the parking lot. In order to accommodate traffic flow and, more importantly, improve emergency access, the approach has been widened to allow two lanes of traffic. Please do not park in this lane.

OPERATION ANDREW DINNERS: Fall Season in Malone and Watertown Want to know about being a priest? Just dinner and talk! Any man middle school age and above is welcome to attend. Par-ents are welcome too! November 8: St. Anthony’s Church Watertown November 30: St. John Bosco Church Malone Holy hour to know your vocation at 5pm, Vespers and dinner follow with Bishop LaValley and area priests. If interested, contact your pastor. RSVP to: Cathy Russell, Vo-cation Coordinator crussell@rcdony.org or 315-393-2920.

SYRACUSE CATHOLIC

WOMEN'S CONFERENCE:

The 2017 Syracuse Catholic Women's Conference, "In Search of a Servant's Heart," is October 28th, 2017. Our speakers are Father Michael Gaitley; MIC, Sister Ignatia Henneberry, OSF; and Michael Dopp. For more infor-mation see www.syracusecatholicwomen.org

Photo Directory St. Mary’s is putting together a new Photo Direc-tory. We hope it will include pictures of everyone in the parish—families and individuals. This comes as no charge to the parish, but it will serve as a great benefit allowing us to get to know each other so much better. A photographer will be

present on 5 days in November. Please sign up for a day after Mass today.

Dates and Times of Photography are:

Nov. 9 Thursday 2-9 pm

Nov. 10 Friday 2-9 pm Nov. 11 Saturday 1-8 pm

Nov. 12 Sunday 10-30am to 5:30 pm Nov. 20 Monday 2-9 pm Nov. 21 Tuesday 2-9 pm

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 2017 CHAT with POPE FRANCIS

(The Society for the Propagation of the Faith) Next week we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Each year, the entire Church is invited to support the young mission dioces-es in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the poorest of the poor. This year, we are invited to “Chat With The Pope” to learn more about his missions at ChatWithThePope.org

Page 3 October 15, 2017

Keith (Sam) Bisonette, Ronald Rossi, Debbie White, Ginny & Butch Hotzler, Lori Ashley, Arlene Maroney, Karen Stever, Linda Trill, Jeri & Mike Gorman, Steve Connelly, Barbara Kelly, Stephanie McKeel, Jeffrey White, Camille Brown, Chubby LeRoux, Paul Marsh,

Danny Law, Eugenia Jusiak, Scarlett Friot, Lynn Watson, Meggan Whiteford, Patricia Hayden, Jana & Jeremy Cassler, Irene Krenceski, John Steiger, Larry LaParr, Joan Clarke, Sarah Castle, Matilda Mary Smith, Natalie teRiele, Margaret McDon-ald, Sue Briggs, Barbara Moritz, Jean Baycura, Darren Green-wood, Leward & Betty Lucia, Dan Kinsley, Shirley Ames, Tom Stuart, Eric Whitmarsh, Jenny Cook, Shirley LaMendola, Shirley Burns, John Bessette, Sarah Bogart, David Butler, Gordon C. Gladden, Ethel Thomas, Laura Lombard, Timothy Bogart, Eric Roach.

The Mini-Classes are off to a wonderful start! Come join us for our varied and fun times with

people who are sharing their talents and knowledge with us.

Contact Michele Meyers for more information

at 315-386-3872 or smsprinci-pal@twcny.rr.com

Note:

NO School on Oct. 20 due to Diocesan Staff Development Day

October 26 is Family Night at 6:30 pm October 27 is School Picture Day

Principal’s Corner

Old Pictures?

Do you have any old pictures of St. Mary’s Church exterior or interior? We’d love to see them. It’s always good to know about our history. If you’re willing to share the photos, we might even make them available on our website.

St. Mary’s School Pancake Breakfast

This Sunday- (Oct 15) All are invited!

9:30 am to 12:30 pm $7/person—Children 3 and under FREE—Families $30 Pancakes, including pumpkin and gluten free Eggs, sausage, toast, fresh fruit & beverages

Sponsored by the K of C Our Quilt Raffle will take place at 12:00. You don’t need to be

present to win. (Tickets are available at the door.)

The Diocese of Ogdensburg is seeking an Assistant Director of Faith Formation for the Western Region & Director of Formation for Ministry. The individual will be responsible for the management of the western regional office of Faith Formation and the supervision of the Formation for Ministry Program. The applicant must be a practicing Catholic and a Master’s De-gree is preferred in the field of religious studies, religious educa-tion or faith formation. Additional qualifications include: successful experience as a cat-echist, knowledge of current catechetical documents, familiarity with the characteristics of the adult learner, a proven record in interpersonal skills and competency in the use of technology both administratively and in instructional settings. Submit letter of interest, resume and three professional references to: Human Resources Office, Diocese of Ogdensburg, P.O. Box 369, Og-densburg, NY 13669. Deadline for application is Oct. 27, 2017.

CONSECRATION OF THE DIOCESE 100 Years and 65 Years

Since it has been 100 years since the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima, Portugal, and 65 years since the Dedication of the Cathedral, and since our world is ever more in need of the maternal intercession of our Blessed Mother, the Diocese will be Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on October 22nd. Please join Bish-

op LaValley in praying a Novena from October 13th to the 22nd. On Sunday the 22nd there will be a Rosary Rally and Holy Mass of Consecration at the Cathedral at 2:00 pm. Please plan to attend.

Annual Pumpkin Carving Party

Oct. 27th-6pm-Church Rectory

Come join Newman Club for this annual favorite as we carve pumpkins and munch on goodies!

All are welcome, but please RSVP so we can get enough pumpkins at aconklin@stlawu.edu or conklina@canton.edu.

Campus Corner

Confirmation Retreat Scheduled

Confirmation candidates (7-8 grade), mark your calendars! NET ministries is sending a group of recent college graduates who are faithful young Catholics to do your Confirmation retreat. We’ll be spending the day together on Saturday, November 11th in Nor-folk, and we’re looking forward to being joined by candidates from Gouverneur and Norfolk. Miss Burns will be sending more info soon.

Priesthood Sunday, October 29

A Sunday set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one.

Join us as we celebrate our two priests, Fr. Bryan Stitt and Fr. Todd Thibault. All are invited for coffee and coffeecake after all Masses that weekend. We hope that you can join us as we honor our clergy..

Readings for Sunday October 15: Sunday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-6/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-10 Readings for Sunday October 22: Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21

The Church Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week

In memory of Irene Rossi by John Rossi

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

October 14 and October 15, 2017

Sat. 5:00 pm

Lectors: Brad Mintener, Lisa Guccione

Eucharist: Sandra Bartlett, Freda Michaud, Michael Christy

Altar Servers: (Need)

Greeter: Mary Thivierge

Sun. 9:00 am

Lectors: Frank Palumbo, Mel Schrems

Eucharist: Jen Palumbo, Virginia Burwell, Paul Schrems, Judy Bailey

Altar Servers: Sara Creighton, John P. Bailey

Greeter: Helen Dominy

Sun. 11:15 am

Lector: Judy Rasmussen

Eucharist: Mark Dalton, John Beaudette

Altar Servers:

October 21 and October 22, 2017

Sat. 5:00 pm

Lectors: Bernie Proulx, Edd White

Eucharist: Brenda Sanderson, Jeannine Ballard,

Cathie O’Horo

Altar Servers: Gabe Ballard

Greeter: Mary Thivierge

Sun. 9:00 am

Lectors: Keith Zimmerman, Norma Jean Lapoint

Eucharist: Pam Neal, Paul Schrems, Mel Schrems,

Maureen Howard

Altar Servers: Gavin Thompson, Sara Creighton

Greeter: Cheryl Curry

Sun. 11:15 am

Lector: Judy Rasmussen

Eucharist: Jack Meyers, Don Rasmussen

Altar Servers: James Bailey

Holy Doodles Hopefully you’ve noticed our green “Welcome” pew cards On the flip side is a place to take notes or for the kids to draw. We’ve already had some beautiful sub-missions. Feel free to take them home, but if you’d like to leave them for us, please post them on our corkboards. We’ll keep them up for the month or so.

Monday, Oct. 16: Weekday/St. Hedwig, Religious;

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin

8:30 am Mick Harrington by Sheila & Children

Tuesday, Oct. 17 : St. Ignatius of Antioch,

Bishop, Martyr

4:00 pm Holy Hour for Vocations

5:10 pm Floyd Firman by the Sergi Family

5:40 pm + Confessions

Wednesday, Oct. 18: St. Luke, Evangelist

10:30 am (Maplewood) L. Richard Paquette

by Cathy Derby

Thursday, Oct. 19: Sts. John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues,

Priests, & Companions, Martyrs

4:45 pm Rosary for Life

5:10 pm Michele Christy by the Christy and

Evans Families

Friday, Oct. 20: Weekday/St. Paul of the Cross, Priest

8:30 am In Thanksgiving

by Melissane & Paul Schrems

Saturday, Oct. 21 : Weekday

No Morning Mass

Vigil: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 pm Dale Layhee by Nancy Layhee

Sunday, Oct. 22: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 am Harold Gonyea

by Sam & Nomia Thornton

10:00 am Religious Education Classes

11:15 am Frances Ann Empie by Daughter, Mary

5:00 pm For the People of the Parish

6:00 pm Confirmation Classes

Parish Support Week of Oct. 7 & Oct. 8 2016 2017 __

Envelopes $5,630.00 $5,888.00

Plate $785.08 $873.11

Fuel $1,079.00 $315.00

Total $7,494.00 $7,076.11 Thank you for your support & generosity each week!

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

MASS & PRAYER SCHEDULE

It’s that time of year as we prepare the St. Mary’s & St. Henry’s Cemeteries for winter. Please remove all flowers,

urns, crosses, flags and decorations from the graves of your love ones.

Thank you.