SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR SHRINES OF THE HOLY LAND: On Good Friday, March 25 a special collection is taken up to assist with maintenance of the Shrines of Jesus in the Holy Land. For over 800 years the Franciscan Friars have been in charge with the care of he sacred places of the Holy Land. These shrines are a constant reminder that Christ, our Savior, did walk this earth, did sit and preach and eat and was crucified for our sins. 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. 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: I will rejoice in Christ’s power over death. Tue: I will thank God for the gift of faith. Wed: Today I will rejoice on who Jesus is. Thu: I will examine my own lie when I’m tempted to condemn another. Fri:: I will try to follow God’s Word rather than relying on myself. Sat : I will read and study God’s Word daily. 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 by appointment