Christ-led, Christ-fed, and. Hope-filled. The Diocese of Ogdensburg joyfully

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1 Parish Office 68 COURT STREET CANTON, NEW YORK PHONE: (315) FAX: (315) St. Mary s School 2 Powers Street (315) stmarysc@twcny.rr.com Sacrament of Baptism For Children to be Baptized, please call the Rectory to schedule a meeting. Sacrament of Penance Saturday from 3:45-4:45 pm and by appointment. Marriage Make arrangements with the Pastor at least six months in advance. Pre-Cana instruction is necessary. Anointing of the Sick Please advise the parish office of the serious illness or hospitalization of a parishioner. Communion for shut-ins Please notify the Rectory if anyone is unable to attend Sunday Mass regularly. *** New Parishioners Register at the Rectory at any time. *** Christ-led, Christ-fed, and Hope-filled The Diocese of Ogdensburg joyfully invites the people of the North Country to the journey of faith through the proclamation of the Gospel, the celebration of the Eucharist, and the Sacraments, and the loving service of neighbor. PARISH STAFF July 2, 2017 Rev. Bryan Stitt, Pastor stittamdg@gmail.com Rev. Todd E. Thibault, Parochial Vicar frtodd@twcny.rr.com Mr. James M. Snell, Deacon deaconsnell@gmail.com (315) Mr. Paul J. Schrems, Pastoral Associate for Administration catholicrectory@twcny.rr.com Mrs. Amanda Conklin, Campus Ministry conklina@canton.edu or aconklin@stlawu.edu Ms. Jamie Burns, Religious Education Coordinator religioused66@twcny.rr.com Terrianne Yanulavich, Child Safety & Victims Assistance Coordinator: (518) terrianneyanulavich@yahoo.com Ms. Pamelia Neal, Principal stmarysc@twcny.rr.com Mrs. Terry Feuka, Administrative Assistant cantoncatholics@gmail.com Gabriel Project (315) Parish Nurse (315) Surviving Spouse Group (315)

2 Page 2 July 2, 2017 Dear Parish Family, Some people think that teens don t work hard. Some people think that teens don t care about their faith. And some people think that if there were teens that like their faith and liked working hard, they sure don t know how to have fun. Some people have never experienced the week that I m enjoying. At the time this bulletin was printed, I was still with 300 teens at Catholic Heart Work Camp who are praying, serving the poor and elderly throughout the Plattsburgh area, and having a blast doing so. It was hard being away from Canton for my official first full week (but I knew you were in capable hands of Fr. Todd Thibault and the rest of this great staff). As you can imagine, keeping up with 300 teens is a challenge. To do so, I relied on the grace of God and more than my share of coffee. Speaking of coffee [gratuitous segue], I d like to try something with you folks. I want to have coffee with you. Even more so, I want to get to know you. Would you be willing to pull together a group of friends and/or neighbors and have me over to your home? I m thinking of groups of 8 or so. This will give me a chance to get to meet you and to hear your thoughts about St. Mary s parish. We ll wrap up with a prayer, and after 45 minutes or so leave better caffeinated, connected, and blessed. Here s a way I think this could work well: I m going to block out some time each week for the next couple months. Terry and Paul will have all the available times for Coffee with the Pastor. If you call the rectory and ask for some possibilities, we ll happily help you out. Of course, the offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday for Independence Day celebrations, so you may want to try us later in the week. In the meantime, have a joyful Fourth of July as we celebrate the God-given freedoms we enjoy in this great land. - Fr. Bryan Stitt Surviving Spouse Friendship and Support Group Support Group meets the first Thursday of the month July 6th at The Meadows Restaurant at 9a.m. Please join us. For more information and for restaurant planning purposes please call: Lita Maroney ; Mary Ames ; Ivy Martin ; Carolyn Shelmidine BINGO is held every Monday night, at 7pm 30 Miner Street Bring a Friend! NOTE: Due to new state law, those under 18 years of age may attend Bingo with an adult but may NOT play bingo. Daily Prayer This Week The gospels offer us encouragement this week because they are so filled with imperfect people struggling to live out their lives. The invitation to us this week comes from the heart of Jesus to ours: Follow me. How do we open our hearts more fully to that invitation? In our daily prayer we can name the desire we are looking for and ask Jesus for help. Each morning as we open our eyes to face the day ahead, we can simply ask Jesus for the courage to follow him. Lord, give me the strength today to accept your invitation to follow you. Living that invitation each moment will take patience and courage and I ask you for it because I can't supply it for myself. And, Jesus, when I fail and snap at my family or forget to be compassionate with my spouse, grant me the humility to apologize for that. Let me remember how much you love me and let me share that with everyone who comes into my life today. In the smallest moments in the background of our day we can remember that desire and offer it to God. As we walk down the street or cook dinner or run an errand we can speak to our Lord as we would to a friend. It doesn't take more time, only more focus. Some days it seems like I am being tossed on a boat in the darkness, Jesus. Part of me wants to be saved but another part wants to run from you. I'm not always proud of how I lead my life and sometimes I am afraid to be alone with you. Guide me through this darkness, please. At the end of the day, we can take a few moments as we get ready for bed: Thank you, dearest Lord, for your presence in my life today. I felt you with me in some of the more difficult moments. Thank you for being there. "Weekly Guide for Daily Prayer" from Creighton University's Online Have blessed and rest-filled Fourth of July The parish office will be closed July 3rd & 4th. It will reopen on Wednesday, July 5th at 8:00 am We often tell our children to clean up after themselves, but when it comes to the environment, it seems we are happy for them to clean up the mess we have created. The evidence is clear: we need action and we need it now. An average American generate 3.5 lb. of garbage a day. Suggestions to reduce that trash when grocery shopping: consider the packaging and how much trash it will create, i.e. individually - wrapped items, non-recyclable containers, aerosol cans. At the checkout use a reusable bag or ask for paper that is biodegradable. The New Website s here! The New Website s here! Check out St. Mary s new website at If you have any questions or submissions, please contact Terry at the office

3 Page 3 July 2, 2017 Register NOW for St. Mary s school in the fall. Call the school for a tour and to learn about all of the new and exciting things coming in September. We accept all children from Pre K through Sixth grade. Busing is available from most of the surrounding school districts. Call the office at (315) The Gabriel Project The Church offers this program which provides parishioners the means to walk with needy, hurting, pregnant women. If you are pregnant & in need, please call local hotline: FAMILY GUGGENHEIM Registration is now open Family Guggenheim welcomes families of all dimensions 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 (often outside) 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! Come celebrate family; be strengthened by what you experience; gain insight from other families you meet; share the love of your family with others. Session 1: August 17 - August 20, 2017 Session 2: August 24 - August 27, 2017 Session 3: October 6 - October 8, 2017 Register online at: Parish Nurses Call Pat Furgal for more information (315) Bus Trip (Pilgrimage) to Vermont Join the Knights of Columbus from around the Diocese for the 24th Annual bus trip to St. Anne s Shrine, Isle La Motte, Vermont on July 22nd & July 23rd. We depart IHC Intermediate (St. Pat s), Watertown at 9 am Saturday and return Sunday about 9 pm. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop LaValley. Contact Bill Ose (315) for more info and registration. Are you gluten-intolerant or do you have Celiac Disease? We offer low-gluten hosts at all Masses. Present yourself to receive Communion from the celebrant and indicate that you need a low-gluten host. Principal s Corner Congratulations 2017 Graduating Class Saint Mary s School Christian Guarino Yeukai Mujuru Autumn Ames Maria Tartaglia Nate Romano Gabbie Thomas James Bailey Zach Anderson We are proud of you! Best of Luck! The faculty, staff and students at St. Mary s School wishes you all a safe and happy summer. Volunteers Needed! This summer we will be brightening up St. Mary s School with new paint, some small remodeling jobs, and a thorough cleaning. No amount of time is too small! There is a great variety of things to do and all talents are welcome. Please call Paul Schrems in the office at to volunteer. Those who wish to be my followers must take up my cross each day and follow in my footsteps. Losing life for the sake of Jesus is saving life indeed! Are you being called to spend your life as a priest or religious? Are you called to be a priest, deacon, brother, or sister? If God is calling you, talk to call: Fr. Stitt or Fr. Todd (315) Fr. Doug Lucia (315) /dlucia@rcdony.org Fr. Tom Higman (518) /thigman@rcdony.org Cathy Russell, Diocesan Vocation Coordinator (315) /crussell@rcdony.org. on Facebook or myvocation.net. Don t forget to use your vacation envelopes this summer. Your support is always appreciated. St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store 7 Main St Mon.-Fri. 9am-4 pm New merchandise arriving daily! Debbie White, Ginny & Butch Hotzler, Lori Ashley, Arlene Maroney, Karen Stever, Linda Trill, Jeri & Mike Gorman, Steve Connelly, Barbara Kelly, Stephanie McKeel, Jeffrey White, Camille Brown, Chubby LeRoux, Paul Marsh, Danny Law, Eugenia Jusiak, Scarlett Friot, Lynn Watson, Meggan Whiteford, Patricia Hayden, Jana & Jeremy Cassler, Irene Krenceski, John Steiger, Larry LaParr, Joan Clarke, Fred Feddersen, Sarah Castle, Matilda Mary Smith, Natalie teriele, Margaret McDonald, Sue Briggs, Barbara Moritz, Jean Baycura, Darren Greenwood, Leward & Betty Lucia, Dan Kinsley, Shirley Ames, Tom Stuart, Eric Whitmarsh, Jenny Cook, Shirley LaMendola, Shirley Burns, John Bessette, Sarah Bogart, David Butler, Gordon C. Gladden, Ethel Thomas, Laura Lombard, Timothy Bogart, Eric Roach, and Joseph Guarino.

4 THIS WEEK at SAINT MARY S Monday, July 3 Office is closed Tuesday, July 4 Office is closed 4:50 pm Rosary for Life Wednesday, July 5 9:00 am Martha Ministry Church Cleaning Thursday, July 6 4:00 pm Holy Hour for Vocations Friday, July 7 6am-5pm Eucharistic Adoration Saturday, July 8 3:45 pm-4:45 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday, July 9 9:00 am Children s Liturgy of the Word The Church Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week: To the Glory of God and for those who serve our country in the military If you desire to have the Vigil Lamp lit for a loved one or for your intention, please contact the Rectory. Sat. 5:00 pm Lectors: Sun. 9:00 am Lectors: Greeter: Sun. 11:15 am Lector: LITURGY SCHEDULE July 8 and 9, 2017 L. Guccione, B. Mintener C. O Horo, C O Horo, R. Zimmerman, F. Michaud E Pellegrino K. Zimmerman, M. Howard V. Burwell, H. Dominy, P, Schrems, M. Schrems G. Thompson, A. Romano, N. Romano S. Law J. Rasmussen, M. Dalton J. Beaudette, D. Rasmussen J. Bailey Readings for the Week of July 9, 2017 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Ps 89:2-3, 16-19/ Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/Mt 10:37-42 Monday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc-2/Jn 20:24-29 Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29/Ps 26:2-3, 9-12/Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a/Ps 34:7-8, 10-13/Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19/Ps 115:1-6, 8-9/Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67/Ps 106:1b-5/ Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29/Ps 135:1b-6/Mt 9:14-17 Next Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14/ Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30

5 MASS SCHEDULE Monday, July 3: St. Thomas, Apostle 8:30 am For the People of the Parish Tuesday, July 4: Weekday (Independence Day) No Mass Wednesday, July 5: Weekday/St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest/St. Elizabeth of Portugal 8:30 am Bruce Thompson by His Family Thursday, July 6: Weekday/St. Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr 5:10 pm Don McKenna by his Wife & Family Friday, July 7: Weekday (First Friday) 10:30 am (Maplewood) Floyd Firman by Mary Bailey Saturday, July 8: Weekday No Morning Mass Vigil: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Deceased members of the Julios Lison Family by the Sieg Family Sunday, July 9: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am Margaret Noble by Mel & Paul Schrems 11:15 am Frances Ann Empie by Her Daughter, Mary 5:00 pm Rogene Bessette by her Husband Nelson Would you like to learn how to make Mission Rosaries? Please call Lita Maroney for more information Week of June 24 & June 25, 2017 Envelopes $4, Plate $ Campaign for human Development $5.00 Children s Envelope $2.00 Total $5, Are you a current member of the parish, but don t have envelopes? Call Terry at the Rectory. (315) Thank you for your support & generosity each week! Please continue to remember how important your weekly offering is to the life of our parish!