SOAKING PRAYERS SESSIONS
Come enjoy a relaxing prayer opportunity at two different locations.
Plattsburgh: Newman Center, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30; June 1, July 6 Aug. 3 Sept. 14, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7
Ellenburg Center: Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (please bring a bag lunch); May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8; session includes recitation of the rosary.
Features: Soaking Prayer is done in a relaxed spiritual atmosphere wherein you surrender yourself to receive an outpouring and infilling of the Holy Spirit enabling you to be immersed in God's love, mercy, healing, compassion and peace. Each session begins with a short introduction followed by praise, worship and soaking prayer for an extended period of time as guided by the Holy Spirit. Remainder of time is spent listening to scripture readings and remaining receptive to receive healing at any level: emotional, psychological, mental, physical, spiritual or generational.
Contact: All sessions are facilitated by Eve McGill, Living Waters Healing Ministry 518-645-2648, evemcgill16@charter.net
CAR SHOW
Mooers Forks – St. Ann’s to have their 8th annual Festival of Cars.
Date: May 31
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Place: St. Ann’s Grounds
Cost: Vehicle Pre-Register $15 or $20 day of the show between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot Wheels entry fee, Kids $5, Adults, $10 (includes car). Kids Power Wheels show entry fee, $10
Features: There will be a craft fair, theme baskets, lottery tree, food and entertainment. In addition to the car show there will also be a Kids Power Wheels show and Hot Wheel races for kids and adults. Garden tractor pullers on display. The top 40 picks and special awards will be at 3 p.m.
Contact: For more information or to pre-register your vehicle please 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 5
Schedule: 9 a.m. Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. 11 a.m. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
BENEFIT CONCERT
Peru – Mark your calendars for the 20th anniversary for the Benefit Concert for the North Country Mission of Hope, Towne Meeting Band will be performing.
Date: June 7
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Augustine’s Church
Cost: Donation
Features: For the 13th year Town Meeting will be performing. They are known for their innovative blend of Folk, Soft Rock, and Americana. This concert will include special guests as well. Donations from the concert have provided support to people in Nicaragua, the North Country, and to the yearly mission to Appalachian Kentucky.
Contact: For more information visit www.townemeeting.com or www.ncmissionofhope.org
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Peru – The Peru Knights of Columbus Council #7273 will have the Bill McBride Jr. Memorial Charity Golf Tournament.
Date: June 19
Time: Shotgun start at 10 a.m.
Place: Adirondack Golf and Country Club
Cost: $300 for a 4 person team
Contact: Obtain entry forms and information from Greg Lombard at 518-593-2652, or email zeroturn364@gmail.com or Scarlett McBride at 518-572-8790 or email scar6064@charter.net
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 2 p.m. to welcome visitors.
Features: 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. 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. |
