MASS SCHEDULE

Sat Sept 15 Our Lady of Sorrows 4:00pm ST. ANDREW’S – Jonathan Thompton by Shirley Andrews 6:00pm ST. RAYMOND’S – Kester Wells by Debbie, Rachel, and Chad

Sun Sept 16 + Saint Cornelius, Pope, Saint Cyprian, Bishop and Doctor 8:30am ST. ANDREW’S – Intentions of the People of the Parish 10:30am CHURCH OF THE VISITATION – Living & Deceased Members of the PVSR ARS by the Society

Mon Sept 17 + Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop and Doctor 8:30am ST. ANDREW’S – Paul Cutler by His Family MORNING PRAYER AND MASS

Tue Sept 18 8:30am ST. ANDREW’S – Sue Ann Cutler by the Cutler Family 8:30am ST. RAYMOND’S – Eleanor Uffer by Mary & Andy Gilbert & Family MORNING PRAYER AND MASS

Wed Sept 19 + Saint Januarius, Bishop and Martyr 8:30am ST. ANDREW’S – John Tiernan by Margaret Tiernan

9:30am HIGH STREET APTS, Norfolk– 17th Ann. Marion Bresee by Dorothy & Family MORNING PRAYER AND MASS

Thu Sept 20 + Saint Jandrew Kim Taegon, Priest , Saint Paul Chong Hasang and Companions, Martyrs 8:30am ST. ANDREW’S – All Souls Intentions by Parishioners 5:30pm CHURCH OF THE VISITATION – Barbara Myers by James Gately Jr. EVENING PRAYER AND MASS

Fri Sept 21 + Saint Matthew Evangelist, Apostle, Evangelist 8:30am CHURCH OF THE VISITATION – Allen (Butch) Dean by Marjorie Gushlaw & Family MORNING PRAYER AND MASS 8:25AM – NOVENA IN HONOR OF ST. PEREGRINE

Sat Sept 22 4:00pm ST. ANDREW’S – Nick & Elizabeth by Jim & Nancy Besaw 6:00pm ST. RAYMOND’S – Rodney Spencer by James Spencer and Family

Sun Sept 23 + Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, Priest, Blessed Èmilie Tavernier Gamelin 8:30am ST. ANDREW’S – Naz & Carol Bellerdini by Mark & Beth Bellerdini & Family, Audrey Vandermuss 10:30am CHURCH OF THE VISITATION – Intentions of the People of the Parish

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sept 18 PVSR Pastoral Council Mtg, 6:30 – 8:30pm, FAPC Sept 19 Calvary Cemetery Advisory Cmte., 3:30 – 4:30pm, SA Rectory Sept 19 Adult Enrichment Cmte. 6:30pm, FAPC Sept 20 Norwood Knight’s of Columbus Mtg. 4:00pm SA Church Hall, ALL members please plan to attend Sept 20 Summer Social Wrap-Up 7:00 – 8:00pm Sept 23 Faith Formation Classes, 9:20 – 10:20am, FAPC Sept 23 Catechist Mtg, 11:45am – 1:00pm FAPC Sept 23 Confirmation Orientation, Years 1&2 parents and candidates, 5:30-7:30pm FAPC Sept 28 -29 ARS Rummage Sale

September 16, 2018 Catechetical Sunday

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: The Church celebrates Catechetical Sunday on September 16, 2018 when some of our parishioners will be commissioned as catechists. We are so fortunate and truly blessed to have such generous women and men who sacrifice their time to help our parents in their critical responsibility of training their children in the Catholic faith. In the past, our catechists were clergy or religious who had extensive training and formation in the Catholic faith. Given the drastic decrease in their number, dedicated lay people now lead our parish’s catechetical efforts. Their Catholic education and faith formation have become more urgent. The catechist works to understand and be comfortable in articulating the Catholic faith in the many areas that comprise the fullness of Church teaching. First and foremost, the catechist, him or herself, must be a disciple of Jesus Christ. This year’s theme, “Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ,” reminds us that catechesis is not the mere sharing of information, but an inherent aspect of discipleship. I must know Whom it is that I am called to follow and with whom I am on this journey. If we desire that those whom we lead would develop a personal encounter with Jesus, we best have one ourselves. When we don’t, our words reveal a hollow, fraudulent witness. The catechist seeks to understand the changing parish landscape and is an active force in the ongoing vitality of the faith life of the local parish as local pastoral planning evolves. They have an acute sensitivity to and respect for the parishioners whose parishes have closed or have been merged or reconfigured into new parish communities. No one must feel left behind or lost in the cracks. Our catechists develop the skills that enhances collaboration and flexibility in community-building endeavors in our parish catechetical programs. More and more, our parents, our families need our help. Increasingly, they are unable to pass on the faith inasmuch as their own personal knowledge of it may be weak. Strengthening Faith Formation in Family Life, our catechetical efforts energetically support our parent’s role as the first catechists of their children. That can only be accomplished with a real sensitivity to the complexities of today’s family. Flexibility is an essential characteristic in any endeavor to meet the varying needs of today’s families. What we’ve always done, what everyone else is doing will not suffice. As Pope Francis wrote in The Joy of Love, “We need to find the right language, arguments and forms of witness that can help us reach the hearts of young people, appealing to their capacity for generosity, commitment, love and even heroism…” (#40) Inspired and energized by the Gospel and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we invite our families to discover, celebrate and deepen their relationship with Christ in the midst of the local family of faith. Catechesis is critical to the evangelizing mission of the Church and to the health and vitality of a parish and its people. We congratulate and support all those in our parishes who help to strengthen faith formation in family life. Faithfully yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley Bishop of Ogdensburg

OUR NEW PARISH SECRETARY We’re glad to inform you that Amy Mudry, a parishioner in Norwood, has been hired as our new Parish Secretary. Her hours will be Monday – Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm. Stop by and say “Hi” to welcome her.

ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…

• Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?

• Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information please contact; St. Andrew’s Church: Lisa Levison at 315-212-2963 or llevison@twcny.rr.com, Parish of the Visitation and St. Raymond: Kathy Wolfe at 315-384-4946 or pianogrl@twcny.rr.com.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

Utility Rights Training Community Conversation on Poverty will sponsor Utility

Rights. Training by Richard Berkley, Executive Director of the Public Utility Law Project of New York, on Friday September 28th from 11:00am-12:30pm at the Potsdam Town Hall. The Utility Rights Training educates utility consumers about their legal rights and provides information on how PULP can assist low-income customers with electric, natural gas, telephone, and other utility-related issues.

VOCATION COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT

In response to a request of all parishes from Bishop LaValley we have a Vocation Committee serving from both our parishes. Members include Carol Gonthier, Dcn. John Levison, Ann Miller, Joanne Molnar, Linda Regan, Francis Sharlow, Kathy Wolfe, and Msgr. Murphy. The committee recently fashioned a Mission Statement to orient its work. The text follows:

Norwood, Norfolk-Raymondville Parishes Vocation Committee Mission Statement

We the Vocation Committee of St. Andrew’s Church and the Parish of the Visitation and St. Raymond seek to create awareness that all vocations including priesthood, diaconate, religious life, Christian marriage, and single life are callings from God needing support within the Catholic community. We intend to guide and encourage our parish communities in prayer for vocations, foster vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and support and encourage promising candidates. This will be done in keeping with the Diocesan Pastoral Priorities, creating a culture of vocations, applying our efforts through family faith formation, and striving to build parishes with living stones.

PARISH OF THE VISITATION AND ST. RAYMOND

SANCTUARY LAMP BEFORE THE TABERNACLE

The Sanctuary Lamp at the Church of the Visitation burns this week for

Helene Gonthier By Gil, Carol and Family

PVSR ALTAR AND ROSARY

The Society is planning the Fall Rummage Sale for Friday, September 28 from 9:00am – 5:00pm and Saturday, September 29 from 9:00am - noon. They will be accepting gently used items on Thursday, September 27 from 9:00am-5:00pm. This is a great time to clean out those closets and storage areas and put your unwanted or unneeded items to good use in another home.

DIOCESAN BLUE MASS This year Bishop Terry R. LaValley will celebrate the Diocesan Blue Mass on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 2:00 pm at St. Peter's Church, 114 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh, NY. The Blue Mass the Church’s way to offer thanks to God for the dedication and sacrifices made by the women and men in Law Enforcement/Corrections and to pray for their safety, as well as for their families and communities. In addition to members and their families, community members and supporters are invited to attend. Questions can be addressed to: Fr. Christopher Carrara, Blue Mass Committee Chair at ccarrara@rcdony.org, or by phone at 315-605-1039

PARISH LINKAGE We have received information from the Diocesan Office of Planning regarding the eventual linking of the parishes of Norwood, Norfolk, and Brasher Falls. According to the communication, when a need arises, due to illness or retirement of a pastor, our parishes are the next to be linked. The Steering Committee, which formulated the pastoral plan for the linking of our parishes, met this past week to review the plan and to make preparations for the next steps. We will keep our parishioners and Pastoral Councils apprised of our progress.

DOVS PILGRIMAGE Pilgrimage to Western NY to visit Christ the King Seminary and Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica and Niagara Falls. Join us on Oct. 16 through Oct. 18 as there are a few seats left on the bus. Price is $350. Bus picks up at Malone, Potsdam and Watertown, Contact Connie Randall at 315 265 2762 or Mary Enslow at 315 268 1016 to register or for more information.

ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH

COFFEE HOUR St. Andrew’s Coffee Hour is back! Join us on Sunday, September 16 after the 8:30AM Mass. Everyone is welcome to gather at the rectory for refreshments and fellowship. We hope to see you there! Note that there will not be a

coffee hour on the second Sunday of each month in deference to the Norfolk K of C Brunch.

ST. ANDREW’S PRAYER LINE Members of our Parish who would like a member of their family or a close friend put on our Prayer Line are asked to call either Doreen Valade @ 315-212-5729 or Ann Miller @ 315-353-2950. Please be sure the person we will be praying for agrees to this before you call. Everything you share with us is kept confidential.

ST. ANDREW’S PRAYER GROUP St. Andrew’s prayer group meets at St. Andrew’s Church Hall each Monday at 7:00pm. All are welcome.

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING - TITHING

Those who practice Stewardship recognize God as the origin of life, the giver of freedom, the source of all that

they have and all that they are.

Parish of the Visitation and St. Raymond September 9-10, 2017 - $1,565.00 September 8-9, 2018 - $3,505.00 Adult Env. $2,908.00, Plate $99.00 Maintenance $128.00 Fiscal year-to-date adult envelope comparison: 9/9-10/17 – $19,910.00 9/8-9/18 - $21,882.00 Adult weekly envelopes: 2017 - $1,276.00 2018 – $2,908.00 Adult envelopes used: 9/9-10/17 – 92 9/1-2/18 – NA 9/8-9/18 – 60 *includes EFT contributions

St. Andrew’s Church

September 9-10, 2017- $2,781.00 September 8-9, 2018 - $2,197.00 Adult Env. $1,480.00, Plate $598.00 Maintenance $57.00, Assumption $5.00 Fiscal year-to-date adult envelope comparison: 9/9-10/17 - $16,171.00 9/8-9/18 - $21,537.00 Adult weekly envelopes: 2017 - $2,000.00 2018 - $1,480.00 Adult envelopes used: 9/2-3/17 – 69 9/1-2/18 – 62 9/8-9/18 – 64

FUN FACTS FOR CATHOLIC KIDS

September 16 – If you go to an art museum, you may see some paintings by a famous artist known as Tintoretto. He was born on September 16, 1518, and his REAL name was Jacopo Robusti. Do you know why he was called something different? His FATHER worked as a “tintore” – a tinter or dyer – so the son became known as Tintoetto (Little Tintore)! And he was STILL called that even after he became famous! What would YOU be called if you were known by a name connected to your father’s work? Would you be known as a doctoretto, salesmanetto, accountantetto, plumberetto? Ask God today to bless ALL fathers – AND all sons!

PARISH OF THE VISITATION AND ST. RAYMOND

Lector and Ministers of Eucharist Church of the Visitation

9/16/18 - Terri Clemmo, Jean Gang, Nancy Demo 9/23/18 - Nancy Demo, Pat Fetterly, Kathie Ashley

St. Raymond’s Church Lector 9/15/18 - Carol O’Brien Gonthier 9/22/18 - Terri Clemmo

Collection Counters 9/16/18 - Donna Raab, Francis Sharlow 9/23/18 - Jean Gang, Fred Baxter

ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH

Lector and Ministers of Eucharist

9/15/18 - Kathleen Colarusso, Ted Levison, Lisa Levison, Pat LaRose

9/16/18 - Linda Regan, Elaine Haggett, Andy Burnett, Cathy Crary

9/22/18 - Linda Regan, Ted Levison, Lisa Levison, Pat LaRose

9/23/18 - MaryEllen Todd, Jim Murray, Elaine Haggett, Cathy Crary

Collection Counters 9/16/18 - Phil Regan, Doreen Valade 9/23/18 - Rita Jackson, Ellen Farrington

ST. RAYMOND’S CHAPEL MASS SCHEDULE Father Jack Downs will celebrate daily Mass at St. Raymond’s Church in the rectory chapel at 8:00AM

according to the following schedule: Week of September 16th Mon, Wed - Fri

LET US PRAY Please remember in your prayers all of our parish family and friends who suffer emotionally, spiritually or physically especially for Rick Jessmer, Tara Baker, Chelsea Doran, Hugh Miller, Terri Bump, Tony Almasy, and Helene Gonthier. If you wish to have someone listed for one month, please contact the Parish office at 315-384-4242.

Anyone from Our Catholic Parishes may request to have a person included in the bulletin for prayers. We will adhere to the practice of including a name for one month before removing it. Prayer can always be requested again at any time.

Creating a culture of vocation . . . FAITH AND PRAYER do not resolve problems, but enable one to address them with a new light and strength, in a way fitting to man, and also more serenely and effectively. (Pope Emeritus XVI) Pray to hear God’s call.