Mission Intention for March That the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation between individuals and peoples be understood and that through their testimony the Church may spread Christ’s love, the source of new humanity. BAPTISM: Adrian Joseph Barnes, son of Eric and Toni (Pellerin) Barnes became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on February 24th. DIGNITY OF WORK AND RIGHTS OF WORKERS: Jean Denis and François are neighbors in Coteaux, Haiti. For years they barely supported their families through subsistence farming. In 2002, they joined an agricultural co-operative organized by Catholic Relief Services and began to see change. They received and planted better seed, diversified their crops, found better techniques for raising livestock, learned to combat erosion, and generated surplus crops to take to market. Now their families no longer face hunger or malnutrition. As Jesus transformed the life of the blind man, so Catholic Relief Services transforms the lives of rural farmers. By giving through Operation Rice Bowl and purchasing Fair Trade products, you support the dignity of workers by ensuring just wages and economic self-sufficiency. LIVING STATIONS: The Youth community of St. Joseph’s Church, invites you to a presentation of the Living Stations on Palm Sunday, March 16th at 7:30 PM at St. Joseph’s Church, Dannemora. CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES: This weekend our parish will take up the Works of the Holy Father/Catholic Relief Services Collection. Nearly half the world’s population lives on less than $2.00 a day. For Catholics, these are not just statistics but brothers and sisters who need our help. This Collection supports Church agencies that provide emergency relief in times of crisis, support long-term development programs, offer assistance to immigrants and refugees, and advocate for a more just and peaceful world. Please give generously OPEN HOUSE: Seton Catholic Central School (206 New York Road) grades 7-12, will have an Open House on Wednesday, March 12th, 5 – 7 PM for those who want to find out more about the educational program offered by this Catholic High School. Seton Academy (23 St. Charles Street) Grades PK-6 will meet parents on March 11th starting at 6:30. Parents will meet in the gym followed by school tours with time to speak with teachers and staff and registration of new and current students in PK-6th for the 2008-09 school year DIOCESAN SCOUT GATHERING: The Diocese of Ogdensburg is calling all Girl and Boy Scouts to a Catholic Scout Retreat at Holy Ghost Academy, Tupper Lake on October 17-19, 2008 on the theme: The Sacraments, Signs of Grace, Tools for Life. Part of the Retreat is a trip to The Wild Center. The Retreat concludes with the 14th Annual Diocesan Scout Gathering Mass with Bishop Cunningham at 2 PM on Sunday, October 19th. For information and registration contact George Herbert (Herbert@northnet.org) or Bob Buholtz (315-376-3327). MY LENT OFFERING TO GOD THIS WEEK: Mon: Today I will put my needs for another before my own. Tue: I will thank the Lord for His sacrifice on my behalf. Wed: I will be more bold in proclaiming my belie in Christ. Thu: I will pray for those who are far from the Father. Fri:: I will reflect on Christ’s gift of eternal life. Sat : I will show respect for those who preach God’s word. SETON 20 WEEK DRAWING: Seton Catholic Central School invites you to participate in its Twenty-Week Club. Price of a ticket is $20. With this ticket you are eligible for a $250 a week drawing for EVERY draw for twenty weeks. Drawings are at half-time of the Seton Saturday night bingo. You will find application forms at the entrance to the Church. PURSUING JUSTICE: The New York State Catholic Conference's 2008 Public Policy Day, in which Catholic New Yorkers from across the state demonstrate their political strength in Albany, will be held on Tuesday, March 11, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. Make your plans now to attend this important advocacy day. There is no registration fee. Registration can be completed through the following web site: www.nyscatholic.org.