“The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
Happy November! The cooler temperature and shorter days signal the coming celebrations. A prayer for this time: Dear God, we give thanks for the many blessings you have given us this year. As we begin our fall holiday preparations, please help us to focus on the things that truly matter and to let go of lesser worries or concerns. Let us remember to pray each day for those most in need. Amen.
What a joyous faith-sharing gathering last weekend at the initial Family Faith Formation gathering at St. James. Thank you to all
families and parish members who participated and created the warm sense of community.
SPECIAL REMINDER to all 1st reconciliation/1st Eucharist families! The next preparation session takes place this Sunday, Nov. 3 at St. Joseph’s at 9:15 am. Preparation lessons are followed by the 10:45 am mass. All youth preparing for either first reconciliation and/or first Eucharist are expected to attend instruction and mass.
Family Gathering #2 at St. John the Baptist church takes place this Sunday, Nov. 3 beginning with mass at 5 pm. A shared meal (ziti is back on the menu!), and faith formation follow the family mass. Even if you were not able to make the October gathering, PLEASE JOIN THIS SUNDAY FOR FAMILY FAITH FORMATION! Registration forms are still being accepted and may be completed that evening.
For further information regarding registration, contact Ann Valley at (W) (518) 758-1828, (C) 518-227-1025, or ccnccformation@gmail.com.
An email including a Faith Formation gathering volunteer signup was sent this past week. Please check your email and take a few moments to reflect on this request. Teaming with friends and family to take on even a single task is enjoyable and rewarding!
Please help enrich our faith formation community. Contact Ann Valley (info above) with any questions.
UPCOMING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES:
During the month of November we will focus on lending time to help clean up the 3 cemeteries of CCNCC. Please check further in this bulletin for the clean-up schedule for each cemetery. Confirmation candidates especially are called to share their time at our service opportunities.
In December we will gather to create Christmas cards for parishioners needing care away from home and our homebound members. The Bethlehem tree will be an opportunity for all to share their gifts and be blessed with Christmas spirit. Date TBD.
In January we will prepare bagged lunches for Sidewalk Warriors and will deliver them to Troy. Anyone wishing to help deliver and distribute, please contact Ann Valley. Date TBD
FUTURE FAMILY FAITH FORMATION DATES BY LOCATION:
St. John the Baptist: Sundays November 3, December 1 Family Mass is at 5PM, followed by food, and formation.
St. James: Sundays November 24, December 8 Sunday Mass is at 9AM, followed by food, and formation.
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