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Mass Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN Sacred Heart Church 6:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Lawrence Church
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Mary's Church 9:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN Sacred Heart Church 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Mary's Church
- Monday: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN Sacred Heart Church
- Tuesday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Mary's Church
- Wednesday: 8:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Mary's Church
- Thursday: 8:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Mary's Church
- Friday: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN Sacred Heart Church
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LINKS TO CURRENT TOPICAL CATHOLIC FAMILY CONTENT
- Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
- Doing Mass With Your Kids
- You Remember What You Learned At Home
- Passing On The Faith By Teaching In The Home
- Father Mike at Ascension Presents has a message for families :)
- Enroll to Get FREE 5-minute Daily Family Reflections
- Helping Young People Write Intersessions / Prayers
- Teaching Traditional Prayers
- Catholic Virtues Lesson Plan
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CHILDREN'S LITURGY of the word
8:00 Mass St, Mary's
9:30 Mass at Sacred Heart
11:00 Mass at St. Mary's
Each Sunday, before the Scripture readings begin, children ages 4-12 are called forward, and sent with a blessing to a separate room for a Gospel lesson. They will hear the same Scriptures that are proclaimed at Mass, but explained on a level that younger children can understand. The children will return to their family in church after the Creed, as the Offertory and Liturgy of the Eucharist begins.
LEADERS NEEDED! Is God Calling You?
If you enjoy growing your faith, and love working with children, God may be calling you to pass on Catholic teachings to children and help grow strong Christian families!
Contact John Schneider for information. Catechist Certification is available to those interested as well.
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fourteenth Sunday in ordinary time
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Family catechesis"Lord, You have loved us into life, and we thank You. Help us to always be aware of the gifts You have given us. Help us to see clearly, and follow whatever You are calling us to be in life. Amen."
Parents can now continue to shepherd your family flocks through catechesis by using the weekly links we're posting for your use. They follow the Sunday Mass readings and help enhance and enlighten the Mass participation experience for every age.Catechesis is a lifelong process of initial conversion, formation, education, and continual conversion. The family, by definition, has an essential role in preparing young people for their journey with Christ. Parents are entrusted by Christ and His church with the task of teaching children how to live the Christian life.*
WHY GO TO MASS? As Catholics, we believe that personal prayer is not complete unless our prayers are joined with the community of faith, who is the living Body of Christ. The Sunday liturgy is the greatest form of prayer because together we receive the gift of the Holy Eucharist — the very real presence of the Risen Christ. Attending weekly (daily!) Mass is an essential part of a healthy prayer life. -
More on "why go to mass?"
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But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” - Matthew 19:14, NABRE
Sunday Children's Liturgy of the Word:
St. Mary's 8:00
Sacred Heart 9:30
St. Mary's 11:00 am
While Greater Massena Catholic Community understands and promotes the role of families in teaching the faith to their children, we also strive to supplement that education in a variety of ways, furthering children's understanding of Christ's teachings.
As part of our Sunday Liturgy at Sacred Heart (9:30 AM) and St. Mary's (8:00 and 11:00), Children's Liturgy of the Word is offered.
Young Mass attendees ages 4-12 are invited to participate in the Children's Liturgy of the Word, which takes place during the scriptural readings and homily. In this special portion of the Mass, the scriptures are explained to our young parishioners and visitors in ways they can understand. The Children's Liturgy of the Word often includes crafts, coloring activities and/or song. -
the kerygma: THE GOSPEL IN A NUTSHELL
- God created you in his image and likeness. You are His child. He loves you uniquely.
- Due to sin, our relationship with God was broken.
- God sent His only son to save us. Jesus Christ, who became man, died on the cross, and rose for our salvation.
- We are saved by faith in Jesus Christ, and through Jesus our relationship with God is restored.
- Through the Church, we have access to grace by baptism and are nourished by the Eucharist.
- Jesus sent us His Holy Spirit, and through the Holy Spirit, God lives within us, and transforms us more and more to be like Jesus; His grace perfects us, and he fulfills our every desire.
- God respects our freedom, however, and it is up to us to accept and cooperate with this rich, incredible gift of grace and new life in the Spirit.
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* Family Catechesis for the Seven Sacraments, Diocese of Ogdensburg (paraphrased)
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