All Events
**Please note we do our best to keep the Event Calendar up to date, however if you are unsure if an event is happening, please contact the orgaization holding the event to see if it is still going on** |
Adirondack Mountain Events
ALPHA
Lake Placid – ALPHA to be held, all are invited no matter your background or beliefs.
Date: Starting Feb. 22 on Sundays for 11 weeks There4 are breaks for Spring vacation and Easter
Time: 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Place: St. Agnes School
Features: Meet new people and unpack the Christian faith together. Alpha is for anyone who's curious. No judgement, no pressure. Each session unpacks a big question of life, faith and purpose and is designed to spark conversation. This is a free event and includes a delicious lunch.
Contact: For more information contact Debra Lennon at lennondebra26@gmail.com, 518-524-4388
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.
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. |
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Clinton-Northern Franklin Events
CELEBRATION OF LIFE PLANNING
Ellenburg Center - The Bereavement and Community Support Committee of Saint Bernard’s and Saint Edmund’s Parishes invites the public to a “Celebration of Life Planning Expo”.
Date: Jan. 17 (if inclement weather, it will be Jan. 24)
Time: 10 a.m.
Place: St. Edmund’s Parish Hall
Features: This free community event will provide helpful resources for families wishing to prepare for their end-of-life needs—spiritually, practically, and with peace of mind. Participants will include grief counselors, estate planners, legal and financial advisors, funeral directors, clergy, musicians, caterers, florists, monument and memorial specialists, cemetery and mausoleum representatives, and local organizations that assist families during times of loss.
Contact: For more information, contact Mary Ellen Tomo at (518) 569-4447
WINTER BREAKFAST
Altona – Step into the magic of winter and enjoy breakfast with the company of friends.
Date: Jan. 25
Time: 8 a.m.
Place: Holy Angels Hall
Cost: Adults, $13, Children 5-12, $7; under 5, Free
Menu: Eggs, Eggcups, Sausage, Bacon, Pancakes, French toast, Cinnamon Rolls, Home Fries, Coffee, Tea and Juice.
Features: There will also be a lottery tree. Breakfast is prepared by the Mooers K of C.
SOAKING PRAYERS SESSIONS
Plattsburgh – Come enjoy a relaxing prayer opportunity the first Monday of the month.
Date: Feb. 2, March 2, April 6, May 4 and June 1
Time: New time, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30, no more evening sessions.
Place: Newman Center
Features: Session includes a praise and worship segment followed by scripture readings, soaking prayer and healing prayers. Led by Eve McGill, Living Waters Ministry. All are welcome.
Contact: evemcgill16@charter.net
FIRST FRIDAY
Champlain – St. Mary’s to have Mass, Exposition and Benediction every first Friday of the month.
Date: Feb. 6
Schedule: 9 a.m. Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. 11 a.m. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
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.
Jefferson-Lewis Events
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER
Evans Mills – The Indian River Council 7471 Knights of Columbus will be having a spaghetti & meatball dinner.
Date: Jan. 10
Time: 4 p.m. to 7
Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center
Cost: Adults, $12; Seniors, $10; Children 12 and under, $5; under 5, Free; Sauce or meatballs available for $6 per quart
Contact: For more information call 315-629-4678
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: Jan. 11, Feb. 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
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: Feb. 1
Time: Following 11 a.m. Mass
Place: St. Hedwig’s Church
Contact: 315-348-6260
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St. Lawrence Events
MONTHLY BRUNCH
Norfolk – Parish of the Visitation and St. Raymond’s will have their monthly Knights of Columbus Brunch.
Date: Jan. 11 (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.
ROSARY WITH DEVOTIONS
Ogdensburg – The Legion of Mary will pray the rosary with devotions for First Saturday.
Date: Feb. 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: Feb. 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: Feb. 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
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. |
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Virtual Events
Around the Diocese
THE RESCUE PROJECT
Ogdensburg - Come join us for a 9-week experience to hear how AWESOME the Good News of the Gospel really is!
Date: Starts Feb. 1 until Palm Sunday
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: Brzana Hall at St. Mary’s Cathedral
Features: Each session of this free program consists of a video presentation unpacking the story of the Gospel followed by small group discussion.
Contact: Register online at https://www.rcdony.org/rescue For more information: contact Marika Donders at mdonders@rcdony.org
RITE OF ELECTION
Ogdensburg - The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion to be held.
Date: Feb. 22
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Place: St. Mary’s Cathedral
Contact: RSVP deadline: Feb 11to Asoltero@rcdony.org
DAY OF REFLECTION
Norfolk - All Catechists, Catechetical Leaders, Commissioned Lay Ministers, Youth Leaders and Candidates in Formation for Ministry are invited to a Day of Reflection.
Date: March 21
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mass will be at 9 a.m.
Place: Norfolk Parish Center
Cost: $15 includes lunch (soup and sandwich)
Features: Presented by Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP. The theme will be “In Step with Christ: Embracing Discipleship and Accompaniment”.
Contact: Register by March 12 at www.rcdony.org/dayofreflection
HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN
Ogdensburg – Save the Date! Highway to Heaven: The Journey Continues! Featuring Fr. Jonathan Meyer, popular YouTube sensation and National Preacher of the Eucharistic Revival. Join Bishop LaValley for Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, sacred music, and more. Additional details coming soon!
Date: May 16
Place: St. Mary’s Cathedral
Contact: Mary Beth Bracy at marybethbracy@gmail.com for more information.
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. |
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Neighboring Dioceses
ADVENT DAY RETREAT
Canandaigua - Advent Retreat: "Blessed are they that Hope it the Lord: Advent Meditations on the Virtue of Hope" to be held.
Date: Dec. 13
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Place: Notre Dame Retreat House
Cost: $60
Features: Christ calls His disciples to be lights of the world and salt of the earth- to do so means that we live with hope in a world that so often seems hope-less and full of despair. As we approach the conclusion of the Holy Year of Hope and prepare for the great Feast of the Nativity, spend a day meditating on this most important spiritual virtue – Hope.
Contact: For more information email Nancy Lynch at info@notredameretreat.org or visit www.notredameretreat.org
Pilgrimages
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