BLACK FLY 5K RUN, WALK ROLL OR STROLL
Saranac Lake - It’s time to run, walk, roll, or stroll your way through the 2025 Black Fly 5K, all while supporting the tuition assistance program at St. Bernard’s School!
Date: June 7
Time: Check in begins at 12 p.m., race begins at 1 p.m.
Place: Dewey Mountain Recreation Center
Cost: Adult, $27.50; Student $22.20; Family Discount: Families of four or more receive a $10 discount with our special Family Rate during registration.  Registration Bonus: Participants will receive a custom designed t-shirt by Stacked Graphics (while supplies last - register early to ensure your size is available!), a tin of Bye Bye Blackfly all-natural insect repellent, and a free ice cream cone certificate from Teddy’s Ice Cream in Bloomingdale!
Features: Whether you’re a competitive runner chasing a personal best or a family looking for a fun afternoon outdoors, everyone is welcome. We’re excited to offer a 1K Student Fun Run — one scenic loop on the trails, perfect for younger participants who want to join the excitement without the full 5K distance!  Thanks to the generous support of our major sponsors, Adirondack Health and Adirondack Classic Designs, participants will enjoy professional race timing by Adirondack Coast Events and custom-designed race t-shirts by Stacked Graphics. After the race, stay and celebrate with us! Enjoy food from Mountain Munchies, drinks from ADK Mobile Bars, lawn games, a Lego and craft table for the kids, and lively music. It's the perfect way to spend a healthy, active afternoon with family and friends.
Contact: Sign-Up: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/SaranacLake/StBsBlackFly5K

WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Ticonderoga – Join for a Women’s Ministry, a place of fellowship, faith and friendship.
Date: Every third Friday of the month.
Time: Immediately following the 9 a.m. Mass
Place: St. Mary’s Church
Features: Light breakfast will be served. In addition to weekly fellowship, there will be a summer
Book Club beginning in June. Details and book selection will be announced at the May 17th meeting. Beth Tiger is a Catholic speaker, author and facilitator. She is also the founder & Executive Director of ‘Her Hands’; an anti-trafficking organization originally known as Durga Tree International. Beth’s ministry has always been about assisting people in living a life of purpose. She’s done this through her writing, coaching, as well as her charitable work. A new resident of Ticonderoga, she is looking forward to meeting spiritually like minded women and creating a ministry where all can deepen their faith, form new friendships and be of service to the local community.

ALPHA 
Lake Placid – All are invited to Alpha. 
Date: Wed. starting Feb. 19
Time: 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 
Place: St. Agnes School 
Features: Free to all, regardless of belief and includes dinner. 
Contact: Go to https://stagneslakeplacid.com/alpha for more info and to register. 

ADORATION 
Wells – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to be held. 
Date: The Third Sunday of the Month. 
Time: After Sunday Mass 
Place: St. Ann’s 
Features: A beautiful and blessed half hour. 

ADORATION 
Lake Placid – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held Tuesday. 
Time: 10 a.m. to 5:20 followed by Mass 
Place: St. Agnes Church 
Features: Come rest in the presence of Jesus. Experience his mercy, love, healing, and peace. 
Contact: To sign up as a sub or for a weekly hour, call 518-523-220. Sign-up is not necessary to attend. 

Clinton-Northern Franklin Events

SPRING STUDY SERIES
Ellenburg Center – Join Our Lady of the Adirondacks for 9 sessions using Fr. Michael Gaitley's Guidebook “Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told”.
Date: May 30 to June 27
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8
Features: Video presentations of the material and discussion encourage participants to enter a fuller understanding of God's astounding love and forgiveness available to every person. What hope and joy this brings, allowing us to trust our God absolutely in all circumstances and to become merciful ourselves in response to difficult challenges. Light refreshments included. While donations are always appreciated, all materials for this series are free.
Contact: Sarah Anderson at 518-534-9976 to register for classes.

THE RESCUE PROJECT
Brushton - Have you ever wondered Why there is something rather that nothing? Why is the world so obviously messed up? What if anything has God done about it? And how should I respond? Join us for a 9-week experience to discover how AWESOME the Good News that is the Gospel really is!
Date: May 14 and continues for 9 weeks
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: St. Mary’s Parish Hall
Cost: $10 donation to cover the cost of the books would be greatly appreciated but is not required.
Features: Come and hear the Gospel in a new and compelling way: How God CREATED everything good and how we were CAPTURED. How Jesus came and RESCUED us and how we can RESPOND to this amazingly Hope-filled GOOD NEWS!  Each Session consists of a video, a short snack break and small group discussion facilitated by Deacon Lee Trudeau and Marika Donders.
Participant guides will be provided. 
Contact: For more information contact Marika Donders at mdonders@rcdony.org

CAR SHOW
Mooers Forks – St. Ann’s to have their 7th Annual Car Show.
Date: June 1
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Place: St. Ann’s Grounds
Features: Kids Power Wheels Show (Entry Fee $10); Hot Wheel Races for Kids ($5) and Adults ($10), cost includes car; Vehicle Pre-Register for $15 or $20 for the day of the show between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.  Set up a craft table for $20. Top 40 picks and special awards will be at 3 p.m.  There will be a Craft Fair, Theme Baskets, food and entertainment.
Contact: For more info or to pre-register your vehicle call 518-236-5632 or 518-236-7200 or 518-565-6754

FIRST FRIDAY
Champlain – St. Mary’s to have Mass, Exposition and Benediction every first Friday of the month.
Date: June 6
Schedule: 9 a.m. Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.  11 a.m. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

CONCERT
Peru – Mission of Hope Fundraising Concert featuring Towne Meeting.
Date: June 8
Time: 7 p.m. to 9
Place: St. Augustine’s Church
Features: Admission by Donation.  Towne Meeting is known for their powerful vocal harmonies and engaging performances.  Oriented in folk, their music branches into many other genres, from Americana to acoustic rock. All proceeds benefit North Country Mission of Hope.

CHARISMATIC MASS
Malone - Join us in this Jubilee Year of Hope for a Charismatic Mass.
Date: June 8
Time: 2 p.m.; praise and worship Prelude beginning at 1:45 p.m.
Place: Notre Dame Church

SOAKING PRAYER SESSIONS
Ellenburg Center – Soaking Prayers Sessions to be held every third Thursday of the month.
Date: June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18 and Oct. 16
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Place: Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer
Features: Sessions are offered by Eve McGill, Living Waters Ministry. Soaking Prayer is surrendering yourself to the Holy Spirit in a relaxed atmosphere and being immersed in receiving an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. A short introduction is given about the flow of the session followed by a 30-minute praise and worship segment to invoke the Holy Spirit. The remainder of the time is spent listening to the direction of the Holy Spirit through Scripture readings and being open to receive healing at any level: emotional, psychological, physical, spiritual, and generational. Includes praise and worship, soaking prayer, witness/group sharing, lunch (bring your own bagged lunch), and recitation of the Rosary.
Contact: evemcgill16@charter.net or call 518-645-2648

OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS EVENTS
Ellenburg Center - We are pleased to announce the House of Prayer is open during the summer and fall seasons for the following regular activities. All are welcome!
Schedule: Wed., Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Dan Hobbs, Volunteer; 2nd Thursday of each month House open 10-2  Eve McGill and Lucy Wood will facilitate Praise & Worship 10:15-10:45, Recitation of the Holy Rosary 11-11:30, Group Sharing/Discussion 11:30-11:45, Lunch break 11:45-12:15 (please bring a bagged lunch) light refreshments provided, Soaking Prayer 12:30-1:30.  House closes at 2; Fri., Open Noon to 4 p.m. with Volunteer, Cheryl LaGree, leading Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m. followed by Recitation of the Rosary; First Sat. Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary beginning at 8 a.m. with Deacon Ken Lushia; Second Mon., 6 p.m. Mass followed by Board Meeting.
Features: All are welcome to attend. Is the Lord calling YOU to become involved? Come and see the House of Prayer, a quiet, simple treasure of the North Country.  Are you thinking of a private/group (7 max) overnight retreat or a day meeting (20-30 max)? Call Sarah at 518-534-9976 for more information.

GOLF TOURNAMENT
Plattsburgh – Heartwell Homestead’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to be held.
Date: Aug. 22
Place: The Barracks Golf Course
Contact: For more information and details go to https://www.HeartWellHomestead.org

SAVE THE DATE
Plattsburgh – Eastern Region Commissioned Lay Minsters are invited to celebrate with Bishop Terry LaValley a 2025 Year of Hope Pilgrimage. 
Place: St. Peter’s Church
Date: Sept. 14
Time: 2 p.m.
Contact: For more information call 518-563-0730 or e-mail PlattsburghSEC@rcdony.org

HOT DINNERS
Malone – St. Andre Bessette Parish to offer free community hot dinners.
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 4 p.m. to 5
Place: St. Andre Outreach Center
Features: Food is prepared by the BOCES Culinary Arts Students.  Eat in only.

SACRED HEART FRATERNITY
Plattsburgh – Come join our Franciscan Secular order, the Sacred Heart Fraternity.
Date: Second Sunday of the month
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: St. John the Baptist basement
Features: All men and women, single or married, who want to live as St. Francis and live "Gospel to Life and Life to Gospel" can become part of the Secular Franciscan Order. Join us for prayer, fellowship, and formation. In addition, we do a retreat once a year and support in some capacity an organization that helps people like a soup kitchen.
Contact: For more information call David Garrant: 518-578-8377

ADORATION 
Plattsburgh – Adoration to be held weekly. 
Date: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 
Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
Place: St. John’s in the Holy Family Basement 
Features: Come to an out of the way place and rest awhile in Jesus' Presence. Experience His healing power, grace, love and mercy for yourselves and loved ones. Pray for the sick, suffering, vocations, our priests, country and peace in the world.  
Contact: For more information, to become a substitute or to sign up for an hour, please contact 518-563-3773. 

DEVOTION AND HOLY HOUR 
St. Regis Falls – All are invited to the monthly first Saturday Devotion and Holy Hour for Vocations. 
Date: First Saturday of the Month 
Time: Following the 4:30 anticipated Mass 
Place: St. Ann’s Church 
Features: Prayer after Mass, Night Prayer, Prayer for All Souls and the Holy Souls, Novena in Honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, The Reparation Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary with private mediation on the 15 Mysteries of the Rosary, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament reposed in the Tabernacle, and Prayers for the Holy Father and his intentions. 
 
HOUSE SITTERS 
Ellenburg Center – Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer is looking for many Volunteer “House Sitters”.  
Time: The responsibility is to arrive by 10 a.m. on your chosen day(s) and remain on premises until 4 p.m. to welcome visitors.  
Features: Lunch and snack items on hand along with tea, coffee, soda, and bottled water. Training will be provided on the history of the House of Prayer, its mission, and the various ways to carry out this gentle ministry of hospitality for those seeking time in a home of Mary to listen to our Lord, browse in the library, or visit the "Gift Shop". Flexible schedule (and hours) are fine.  
Contact: If interested in volunteering for one day a month, or week, or more, please call Sarah Anderson at 518-534-9976. 

DRIVE THRU DINNER
Lyons Falls – St. John’s church to have their next drive thru dinner.
Date: May 20
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $12
Menu: Spaghetti with sausage and meatballs, tossed salad, Italian bread, and dessert.
Features: We are going to work with our local meat market in Port Leyden for the meat for this dinner.  That being Hartley’s Meat Market. Let’s support our local church and our new business! 
Contact: Remember, deliveries are available.  To reserve your dinner, call 315-348-8945 or 315-348-8577 as soon as possible.

SPAGHETTI DINNER
Watertown – St. Anthony’s Altar and Rosary Society is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner.
Date: May 22, June 26
Time: 4 p.m. to 7
Place: Downstairs in St. Anthony’s church in Msgr. Sechi Hall
Cost: Adult, $12; Child, $8
Features: Take-outs available, please bring your own container.
Contact: For more information contact the Parish Center at 315-782-1190

RUMMAGE SALE
Evans Mills – St. Mary’s is holding their annual Rummage Sale.
Date: May 23 and 24
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Place: Parish Center
Contact: 315-629-4678 or evansmillssec@rcdony.org

HOLY HOUR AND DIVINE MERCY 
Houseville - Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament and the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be observed the first Sunday of the month. 
Date: June 1
Time: Following 11 a.m. Mass 
Place: St. Hedwig’s Church 
Contact: 315-348-6260 

PANCAKE BREAKFAST 
Carthage – Pancake Breakfast to be held in support of Augustinian Academy, sponsored by the Carthage K of C Father John Cosmic #291 and Ave Maria Circle. 
Date: June 8
Time: 8 a.m. to noon 
Place: St. James Community Room 
Cost: Adults, $10; Seniors, $8; Children under 10, $5; Family of 4, $30 
Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, French Toast, Ham, Sausage, Baked Goods, Juice, and Coffee 
Contact: For more information call 315-493-3224 

HEALING MASS
Clayton – Come to St. Mary’s Church in Clayton for our Annual Healing Mass, St. Mary’s is designated as a Pilgrimage Site for the Jubilee Year of Hope, receive the Jubilee plenary indulgence through pilgrimage and prayer.
Date: June 14
Time: 11 a.m.
Features: The Sacrament of the Sick will be offered during Mass and after Mass, Prayer Teams for individual needs, and a reception in the Parish Center.
Contact: For more information contact the parish office at 315-686-3398.

107th MT. CARMEL FEST
Watertown – St. Anthony’s Church to have their 107th Mt. Carmel Fest.
Schedule: Grounds open Fri. June 27, 5 p.m. to 10, BINGO at 7 p.m.; Sat. June 28, Grounds open 1 p.m. to 10; Sun. June 29th grounds open 1 p.m. to 10; Live Entertainment, 6 p.m. to 9, Religious procession at 5 p.m. and Giant Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Features: Italian Food specialties, Rides, games and raffles. Free admission and parking. This is a cash only event.

SUMMER GALA AND RAFFLE
Clayton – St. Mary’s Church is holding their annual summer Gala and Raffle.
Date: Gala will be Aug. 5
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 10
Place: Cerow Arena at the Town of Clayton Recreation Park
Cost: $100 (Each ticket is an entry into the raffle, and includes dinner for two, hors d’ouvres, 2 coupons for 1 drink each, coffee, dessert and music.  Sorry no take-outs.)
Features: First Prize is $10,000, Second through Fifth Prizes are $500. $100 Early Bird Prize for tickets purchased on or before July 3. Winners need not be present to win. All winning tickets are returned to the drum and will be eligible for all 6 prizes.
Contact: Tickets available after St. Mary's Masses or at the parish office.  For more information call 315-686-3398.

ACIES
Ogdensburg – The Legion of Mary will present the ACIES ceremony.
Date: June 1
Time: After the11 a.m. Mass
Place: St. Mary’s Cathedral
Features: Catholics are invited to renew their devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. ACIES means ARMY DRESSED IN BATTLE OF ARRAY in Latin and demonstrates the Legion mission to unite with the Blessed Virgin and stand against evil. Prayers, music and hymns will be followed by refreshments. Anyone who loves our Blessed Mother is invited to attend.

ROSARY WITH DEVOTIONS 
Ogdensburg – The Legion of Mary will pray the rosary with devotions for First Saturday. 
Date: June 7
Time: 8 a.m. 
Place: Notre Dame Church, Ogdensburg 
Features: Rosary with devotions 

FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY DEVOTION 
Massena - Sacred Heart Church to have first Saturday Rosary Devotion. 
Date: June 7
Time: 3:15 p.m. 
Features: First Saturday Rosary Devotion to OUR Lady of Fatima. Confessions will be available. Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 p.m. 

MEN’S PRAYER GROUP 
Massena – First Saturday of the month, men’s prayer group to meet for Mass and Adoration. 
Date: June 7
Time: 9 a.m. 
Place: Sacred Heart Church 
Features: Coffee and donuts after service in the parish center 
Contact: Bob Brothers at 315-842-2886 

MONTHLY BRUNCH 
Norfolk – Parish of the Visitation and St. Raymond’s will have their monthly Knights of Columbus Brunch. 
Date: June 8 (Second Sunday of each month) 
Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
Place: Fr. Amyot Parish Center 
Cost: Adults, $10; under 12, $5; under 5, Free; Omelets, add $3; Take-outs available 
Contact: For more information contact Grand Knight Gil Gonthier 315-212-5166. 

ADORATION  
Ogdensburg – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to be held every Wednesday. 
Date: Wednesdays 
Time: 3 p.m. to 6 
Place: The Deacon Winter Chapel at St. Mary’s Cathedral, enter through the glass doors on the Green Street side. 
Features: A sign up book will be at the podiums at the front entrances of St. Mary’s Cathedral and Notre Dame Church, however you may attend adoration without signing up.  Everyone is welcome and encourages to spend time with Christ. 

HOLY HOUR 
Canton – Holy Hour for Vocations to be held. 
Date: Every Tuesday 
Time: 4:10 p.m. 
Place: St. Mary’s Church 
Features: Holy hour followed by Mass at 5:15 p.m. and confessions at 5:45 p.m. 

ROSARY FOR LIFE 
Canton – Rosary for life to be held. 
Date: Every Sunday 
Time: 4:25 p.m. preceding the 5 p.m. evening Mass 
Place: St. Mary’s Church 

ADORATION 
Norwood – St. Andrew’s Church to offer Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday. 
Time: After 8:30 a.m. Mass until Noon 
Features: Sign up is not needed. 

ALPHA
Massena – You are invited to Alpha.
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 6 p.m. to 8:30
Place: St. Mary’s Social Hall
Features: Join us for a free meal and great conversations as we explore life and faith.
Contact: For more information contact the Parish office 315-769-2469 or www.massenacatholics.com

MEAL DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED 
The St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging is seeking drivers for home delivered meals in Brasher Falls, DeKalb, Canton, Gouverneur, Morristown, Ogdensburg, Potsdam and Star Lake.  
Features: These drivers deliver hot, nutritious meals to older adults. Many are homebound and receive a lunchtime meal Monday through Friday. A critical component of this program is the daily wellness check that is provided by this service. Drivers receive a mileage reimbursement. Typical deliveries take place between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Routes can be between one hour and two hours. You can volunteer for one day a week or several. Any help is greatly appreciated. 
Contact: If you are interested please contact Danielle Durant at 315-386-4730. 

Virtual Events

Around the Diocese

DOVS RAFFLE
The Diocese of Ogdensburg Vocation Society (DOVS) is having its only fundraiser, a raffle.
Date: Tickets on sale June 1 and drawing date is July 9
Cost: Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20
Features: First prize is $500, second is a quilt, third is a birdhouse with stand, fourth is $100 in gift cards ($50 Stewart’s, $25 Visa Gift Card and $25 WalMart).
Contact: Connie Randall at 315-783-0574 or email connierandall47@yahoo.com

SURVIVING DIVORCE
Plattsburgh - – If you or someone you know is separated or divorced and looking for hope and healing, please consider joining us for the Surviving Divorce Program. We are now accepting registrations for sessions held in Plattsburgh.
Date: Beginning May 13 on Tuesdays
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: St. John XXIII Newman Center
Cost: $25 to cover material costs.
Contact: To register go to https://www.rcdony.org/survivingdivorce For more information or help with registering, please contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920 startaglia@rcdony.org.

ORGAN RECITAL AND PILGRIMAGE
Ogdensburg – Make your pilgrimage to St. Mary’s Cathedral and hear some wonderful music from Dr. Michal Szostak, International Concert Organist, Improviser, and Researcher.
Date: May 22
Time: 7 p.m.
Features: Dr. Szostak will improvise on pieces by Bach, Buxtehude, Beethoven, Strauss, and Lefébure-Wély while incorporating requests from the audience of hymns that provide a sense of hope. This concert is free and open to the public.
Contact: For more information call Christine Bookman at 315-393-3930 or ogdensburgmusic@rcdony.org

ORDINATION TO THE ORDER OF THE DIACONATE
Massena - Through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit, the Most Bishop Terry R. LaValley will Ordain to the Order of Deacon Mr. Michelet Boncoeur, Mr. Tyler Martin Fitzgerald and Mr. Dennis Mamwaha Ombongi. You are cordially invited to join in the Ordination Liturgy.
Date: May 24
Time: 11 a.m.
Place: Sacred Heart Church
Features: A Reception will immediately follow the Liturgy at Trinity Catholic School, 188 Main Street, Massena, NY 13662. The Ordination Mass may be viewed at www.rcdony.org/ordination. The Ordination Mass program will be available at the same link shortly before the Liturgy.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD
Saranac Lake – After-Abortion Healing retreat to be held.
Date: May 23-25
Place: Guggenheim Lodge
Features: If you are suffering after an abortion, you're not alone. Join others on a weekend retreat of hope and healing.
Contact: For more information call Colleen 518-524-0774, email cminer@rcdony.org  or register online: rcdony.org/pro-life/rv-retreat

DOMESTIC MISSION OPPORTUNITY
The North Country Mission of Hope is offering a domestic mission opportunity for anyone 14 years and older.
Date: Aug. 9 – 15
Place: The mission will take place in the Appalachian Region of Southeast Kentucky.
Contact: Please contact Deacon James Carlin for more information, costs and an application. The deadline for application is May 30.

CAMP GUGGENHEIM
Saranac Lake – Camp Guggenheim registration is now open.
Dates: Session 1 - (11-14 yrs old) - July 6 to July 11; Session 2 - (12-15 yrs old) - July 13 to July 18; Session 3 - (12-15 yrs old) - July 20 to July 25; Session 4 - (12-15 yrs old) - July 27 to Aug. 1; Session 5 - (16-18 yrs old) – Aug. 3 to Aug. 8
Cost: $425, scholarships are available
Features: Don't miss this opportunity to grow in your faith while enjoying a full camp experience in beautiful Saranac Lake!
Contact: To register go to: www.rcdony.org/youth/camp To inquire about financial aid please email Jeannie Grizzuto at jgrizzuto@rcdony.org

FAMILY GUGGENHEIM
Saranac Lake – Registration for Family Guggenheim is now open.
Date: Session 1: Aug. 14-17; Session 2: Aug. 21-24; Session 3: Oct. 10-12
Features: Family Guggenheim welcomes families to come enjoy a special weekend in the beauty of the Adirondacks. Expect fun family workshops and activities that will have you working and laughing together. Celebrate Christ’s presence in your lives through liturgy and special prayer services. Take time for great outdoor activities like paddle boat rides, beach volleyball, and hiking. You are never too young or too old to enjoy being family at Camp Guggenheim!
Contact: Registration is open now at https://www.rcdony.org/fg Financial assistance is available. For more information, contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920 or startaglia@rcdony.org.

AFTERNOON OF MUSIC
Saranac Lake - Recognizing sacred music’s ability to foster Hope, and desiring an opportunity for musicians throughout the diocese to come together for a communal expression of hope and prayer, the Diocese of Ogdensburg will host an arts festival, "The Look, Feel, & Sound of Hope”.
Date: Aug. 24
Time: 3 p.m. to 5
Place: St. Bernard’s Church
Features: The event is part of the diocese’s 2025 Jubilee Year Celebration and aims to bring a greater share of hope and prayer to our lives, our communities and our world.  Artists and musicians, stay tuned for details how to participate in this festival. Entry details and registration will be available soon. 

WOMENS HEALING RETREAT
Ogdensburg – The Our Lady of the Rosary Healing Retreat Committee is offering a Women’s Healing Retreat with the theme “From Eve to Mary, A Journey of Hope and Healing”.
Date: Oct. 9 – 12
Place: Wadhams Hall
Cost: $275 includes accommodations and meals
Features: Presenters will be Father Michael Jablonski and Father Douglas Schirmer
Contact: to register and for more information go to https://www.rcdony.org/ourlady  

FOSTER GRANDPARENT  
Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors and friends to children with exceptional needs. The program provides a way for volunteers age 55 and over to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities. They are placed in a classroom serving with a child or children who are in need of emotional support, development of basic learning skills, friendship, companionship, encouragement, individual attention and unhurried help. The program currently has 40 volunteers and serves more than 100 kids per year. To volunteer in this program, you can live in one of the following counties. Franklin, Essex County, Clinton County, St. Lawrence County or Jefferson County
Contact: Melissa Howard, Volunteer Coordinator at (518) 359-7688 or E-mail: mhoward@cathcharities.org 

SIDEWALK ADVOCATES FOR LIFE 
Experience Sidewalk Advocated for Life’s new virtual basic training 2.0. 
Features: Sidewalk Advocates for Life employs peaceful, prayerful, loving, and law-abiding outreach outside of abortion centers to aid mothers in crisis and connect them with life-affirming resources in the effort to save their preborn children and end abortion. By God’s grace, this effort has witnessed over 9,000 women turn around at abortion centers and CHOOSE LIFE! 
Contact: To get started, YOU’RE INVITED to fill out the brief application at sidewalkadvocates.org/trainingapp. Upon receipt, we’ll be in touch with next steps for accessing the online training.  

PILFRIMAGE TO ROME
Join Fr. Mickey Demo of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Watertown for the 2025 Jubilee: The Holy Year to Rome and more.
Date: Sept. 10-18, 2025
Cost: Book by March 11 and save $200.  Double $4,749 and $5,349 for Single (includes air from Syracuse).
Features: Glimpse the Holy Doors of the Vatican and only opened during the Jubilee year and 5 other major Basilicas.  Attend the weekly Papal audience in the Vatican City to receive the blessing given by His Holiness Pope Francis.  Much more including a day trip to Assisi to tour the 13th century basilica of St. Francis.
Contact: An online brochure and reservation link can be found at https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1282559 For questions call mike at SASS Travel, 315-788-4791 or email sass1@twcny.rr.com

PILGRIMAGE TO ROME AND ASSISI
Join Fr. Chris Looby of St. Alexander's in Morrisonville, St. Augustine's in Peru, and St. James in Cadyville for the 2025 Jubilee: The Holy Year Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi.
Date: Oct. 15 to Oct. 23, 2025.
Cost: Pricing starts at $4,199 per person for double occupancy and $4,799 for single occupancy, with a $350 per person savings.
Features: This 9-day journey includes visits to Rome's sacred sites, a Papal Blessing in Saint Peter’s Square, the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, and a tour of the Vatican, including the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Holy Door. Experience the Seven Pilgrim Churches, the Holy Stairs, and daily Mass. Extend your trip with a Venice and St. Anthony of Padua post-tour extension. Enjoy worry-free travel with our cancellation waiver and protection plan.
Contact: For more details and to reserve your spot, contact Mary McIntosh at AAA Travel Center at mmcintosh@nyaaa.com or (315) 558-6372. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey!

PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY
Celebrate the Year of Faith with a pilgrimage to Italy hosted by Fr. Andrew Amyot.
Date: Nov. 5-15, 2025
Cost: $4599 from Montreal (Air/land price is $3949 plus $650 government taxes/airline surcharges)
Features: 15 day pilgrimage includes visits to Venice, Florence, Assisi and Rome.  The Opportunity to pass through the Holy Doors of the Basilica of St. Peter in Vatican City & the other 3 Major Basilicas.
Contact: For a brochure and more information contact: Fr. Andrew Amyot at (315) 384-6028 or mail: P.O. Box 637 Norfolk, NY 13667, e-mail: fraamyot2@gmail.com Space is limited! Call today!

PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF FRANCE
Fr. Donald Robinson will be hosting a pilgrimage to the shrines of France.
Date: Nov. 10-20, 2025
Cost: $3,999 from New York (air/land tour price is $3,449 plus $550 government taxes/airline surcharges)
Features: You will be visiting Lourdes, Nevers, Tours, Loire Valley, Chartres, Mont St. Michel, Bayeux, Normandy, Caen, Lisieux, Paris.
Contact: For more information contact Fr. Robinson at donrob4@twcny.rr.com or (315) 408-0858