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. DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON: Being diagnosed with HIV and AIDS can be devastating. At first, Angeline and Prosper were in denial, even as they became sicker. Catholic Relief Services helped them to accept their situation, gain access to anti-retroviral medications and other treatments, and meet others living with HIV and AIDS in their village in Cameroon. This new support system helped them face the future with renewed confidence. Angeline and Prosper now work to educate others about HIV and AIDS and how to prevent it. Jesus celebrates the gift of life by restoring it to his friend Lazarus. CRS health initiatives seek to preserve this gift, and inspire local volunteers to work for the health of their communities. Your participation in Operation Rice Bowl helps CRS restore a feeling of hope for millions living with HIV and AIDS across the globe. CLOTHING STORE: For your information the St. Joseph Church, Treadwells Mills Used Clothing Store is opened on Mondays and Fridays: 10 AM to 2 PM, and Wednesdays: 4 PM to 8 PM 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. 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 OFFERING FOR EASTER FLOWERS: You will find envelopes at the entrance of the church in which you can place an offering for the Easter Flowers in memory of a deceased loved one. Your contributions will help to decorate the church for the joyful feast of Easter. Please place your envelopes in the collection basket. EASTER DUTY OBLIGATION: After they have received their First Holy Communion, Catholics are bound by obligation to receive Holy Communion at least once per year. This obligation should be fulfilled during the Easter Season (March 22-May 11). Catholics are also bound to confess serious (mortal) sins at least once a year, but this is limited to the Lenten/Easter Season. NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS: There will be no religious education classes on Holy Thursday, March 20th. 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: Even when it is difficult I will stand up for Christ. Tue: I will perform a kind deed for someone in need. Wed: I will thank God for His mercy in forgiving my sins. Thu: I will open my eyes to God’s goodness. Fri:: I will trust the word of God to guide me. Sat : I will comfort someone who is sick. Holy Week Schedule, 2008 Palm Sunday, March 15-16 (distribution of Palms) 4:00 PM Mass 8:00 AM Mass   10:00 AM Mass Holy Thursday, March 20 7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:30-10:30 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Good Friday, March 21 Noon Stations of the Cross 6:30 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Holy Saturday, March 22 7:00 PM Easter Vigil Easter Sunday, March 23 8:00 AM Mass   10:00 AM Mass Confession Schedule Saturday, March 23   11:00- noon   1:00 -3:00 PM Also weekend schedule