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CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: Our parish Christmas Collection is divided between our parish and the Priests’ Retirement Fund of the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Total pension payments for the 38 retired priests of the diocese are currently $587,280 per year. Your contributions are also used by the diocese to prepare for retirement needs of priests who will retire in the future. Your gift in the Christmas collection will be appreciated by the dedicated priests who have served you in the past through a contribution to our Christmas Collection. RIGHT TO LIFE MARCH: The Champlain Valley Right to Life will hold its annual Plattsburgh March for Life on Sunday, January 13. The march starts at 1:30 PM at the Newman Center, 90 Broad Street, followed by a program at 2:00 PM at St. John’s Church. The speaker this year will be Father Thomas Euteneuer, President of the Human Life International, Pro-life Missionaries of the World. A reception will follow in the parish center at St. John’s. Those who cannot make the walk may join the group at St. John’s Church. VOCATIONS: Stop asking for a sign and become one. Consider becoming a priest or religious. If God is calling you talk to Father Deno (293-7026) or Fr. Doug Lucia at Vocation Office: 315-393-2920, or visit the Vocation web site at www.myvocation.net. FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT: As we are about to celebrate the beautiful feast of Christmas, we are reminded that God our Father, through his Son Jesus Christ calls us in this moment to sing the Christmas songs of joy. . May the Prince of Peace bless you and your families during this Christmas season. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Those wishing to make a Marriage Encounter can meet on January 11-13, 2008 at the Best Western in Canton. For more information or to register call Bob and Deb Crandall at 315-593-2409 or 800-801-8463 VISIT OF POPE BENEDICT XVI TO NEW YORK CITY: Between April 15-20, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI will visit the United States. He will complete his visit with a Mass at Yankee Stadium in New York City. Buses will be leaving Plattsburgh for the Mass in New York. They will leave very early Sunday morning, April 20, 2008 from Seton Academy (across from St. Peter’s Church) parking lot. Premier Coach will take you directly to Yankee Stadium for the 2:30 p.m. Liturgy. Security necessitates an early arrival at the stadium. After the Papal Liturgy the coach will return to Plattsburgh with an estimated arrival of midnight. Coach will stop for meals at fast service restaurants. Meals are not included. Per person price is $65. Forms for you to complete are at the entrance to the Church. Down payment is $25 and is due by January 15, 2008. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION: As in the past you will find envelopes at the entrance to the church for memorial donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place your envelope with your contribution in the collection basket. Your generous contribution is very much appreciated. DECORATING THE CHURCH: You are invited to help decorate the church and prepare the manger scene for the festive Christmas season on Sunday afternoon, December 23rd starting at 1:30. It should take about two hours. Please come to help us as well as to give us your decorating suggestions. 2008 SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES: There are many 2008 Sunday offering envelopes still at the entrance to the church. Please pick up yours today. Anyone wishing to use envelopes who are not currently using them can take a box of envelopes. Be sure to print your name and address on the first envelope. CHRISTMAS MASSES
Christmas Eve, December 24
Christmas Day, December 25 NEW BEGINNINGS: “NEW BEGINNINGS” is a group of divorced and separated people that meet every Thursday at 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s Church, Plattsburgh in the Upper Room. For more information contact St. Peter’s Rectory at 563-1692.
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