Kateri Peace Conference and Pax Christi NY Gathering

eness and many Save the Dates
for the
The First-ever Pax Christi New York State Gathering
and
The 24th Annual Kateri Peace Conference
Friday, September 16th, 2022-
Saturday, September 17th, 2022
at the
St. Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine
Fonda, NY
On Friday, September 16th, join Pax Christi New York State in beautiful upstate New York for a gathering at the St. Kateri National Shrine in Fonda, NY, working cooperatively with the Shrine and the Kateri Peace Conference (to be held Saturday, September 17, 2022).
We are extending this invitation to all who are interested in healing past transgressions and affirming a future with justice and compassion. We have promote it with Social Boosting
 to get awareness and more audience interested in the topic. Many Catholics are aware that the Doctrine of Discovery served as a legal, moral, and spiritual justification for colonialism, the oppression and destruction of indigenous cultures, and the theft of land along with the right to land ownership and cultural identity. We are delightedly and deeply appreciative of Syracuse Bishop Douglas J. Lucia who has addressed the need for a papal apology and complete and thorough renunciation of the Doctrine of Discovery.
Our gathering will be a day of community-building as a state region of Pax Christi and an opportunity to learn (more) about the Doctrine of Discovery from a Native American on indigenous land and to tour the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine.
Then on Saturday, the 17th, at the 24th Kateri Peace Conference, we will be informed, inspired, and activated. The Conference will include a tour of the National Shrine of North American Martyrs in Auriesville, NY, with a special presentation at the grave of Fr. Daniel Berrigan.  We will watch “Voices For Peace,” a new documentary movie, meet the director, Michael Kennedy, and discuss the film with her and several of the activists in the movie.
We are also inviting some very special speakers and will share more details in our next announcement coming soon. Remember please save these dates. You won’t be disappointed!
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Registration
To register please notify both Rosemarie Pace at nypaxchristi@gmail.com and John Amidon at jajaja1234@aol.com. Please indicate if you are registering for the Pax Christi NYS Gathering, the Kateri Peace Conference, or both.
Check one:
I am registering for _____ the Pax Christi NYS Gathering
______ the Kateri Peace Conference
_____ both the Gathering and the Conference.
Cost
The Kateri Peace Conference has always been a labor of love. Anyone can attend for free; however, we ask for a modest $20 – $40 donation.
If you are also attending the Pax Christi NYS Gathering or only attending the Pax Christi NYS Gathering, please consider a donation/additional donation of $20 or whatever you are able to pay, but know that no one will be turned away.
As we’re sure you understand, there are expenses for both days. Your donation helps cover the cost of lunch, a donation to the Shrine, speaking honoraria, and other refreshments.
Donations will be accepted at the events. Checks can be made to Veterans for Peace.
Driving Directions to the Saint Kateri National Shrine and Historic Site  
Take the NYS Thruway to exit 28, Fonda/Fultonville. Turn left after exiting, then right over the bridge. Turn left on Route 5. Proceed approximately 1½ miles (through Fonda, staying on Route 5) to the National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine. The Shrine is on the right with good parking.
Places To Stay near Fonda, NY:
Holiday Inn – Johnstown. 4.8 miles
1-518-762-4686
Microtel Inn and Suites 4.0 miles
1-518-362-7022
Super 8 Wyndham – Johnstown 4.6 miles
1-518-336-5656

 

Holy Week Schedule

We will begin our Holy Week on Sunday April 10 with Palm Sunday.  (Please note there will not be a Saturday Evening Liturgy we will celebrate Palm Sunday together).

On Wednesday at 6pm in the Upper Room (in person only) we will have a Spiritual Sound Bath with Gongs Cymbals and Chimes followed by Moment of Oneness on zoom as usual.  ***(See below for more on the Sound Bath)

Triduum

Holy Thursday Liturgy 5:30 on zoom and in person.

Good Friday Service 5:30 on zoom and in person.

Holy Saturday and Easter Celebration 5:30 on zoom and in person.

There will not be an Easter Sunday morning liturgy.

***Re: Wednesday Sound Bath:

The Upper Room is kicking off the Holy Week Tridium on Wednesday night, April 13th at 6 pm with a special meditation, a Sound Bath. A sound bath is a relaxation technique and meditative experience whereby participants ‘bathe’ in the sound waves produced by instruments such as chimes, gongs, drums and singing bowls.
“Sound baths create the space and conditions for healing to occur on many levels. The sound stimulates our circulation and immune system, cleanses our energy meridians, and helps to release emotions stored in our body like anger, stress and trauma. Sound also balances both hemispheres of our brain, promoting deep relaxation.” Kaur.

Timothy Bell who has done sound baths for many years will grace us with his gongs and chimes from around the world. This will be a 45 minute meditation. Bring a yoga mat and blanket and pillow if you wish to lie down or you may prefer to sit in a chair. You can experience this however is most comfortable to you. It will be in person at the Upper Room location and cannot be recorded.

We hope you will join us and then it will be followed by our Moment of Oneness which will be both on zoom and in person.

Tim asked that the only compensation he wants is for us to contribute to feed the hungry. So, we will have collection for Capital Roots where Tim volunteered at one time. Capital Roots is doing a big campaign to build a big market in Troy for food deserts in the city.

Saturday Liturgy on Zoom beginning January 8 at 5:00 pm

Hello Dear Community,  We will be offering a second liturgy on Saturdays beginning January 8 at 5pm on Zoom. (Eastern Standard Time US and Canada)

If you are unable to celebrate on Sunday morning at 10am you are most welcome to celebrate with us on Saturday at 5pm. The Sunday liturgy will continue to be in person and on zoom.

The liturgies will follow the same format with different readings and shared homily on Saturday. The zoom link for both liturgies will be the same. We will post both liturgies prior to celebrating. 

To join either liturgy:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82512159155
Meeting ID: 825 1215 9155
Phone Number: 646 558 8656

As always anyone interested in co-presiding, or reading please reach out and let us know.

Celebrate Saturday, Celebrate Sunday or both!  


Merry Christmas and Blessings for the New Year!

	

Thanksgiving Liturgy On Zoom 10 AM

You are invited to the Upper Room Thanksgiving Liturgy at 10 am on November 25, Thanksgiving Day.
This liturgy will be a zoom only liturgy.
Our theme is living with a thankful heart.
We will have a special poem read and written by Lynn K.
We will use the following reading from the Letter of Paul to the Philippians.

Philippians 4:4-8
Rejoice I the Savior always! I say it again: Rejoice! Let everyone see your forbearing spirit. Our savior is near. Dismiss all anxiety from your minds; instead present your needs to God through prayer and petition, giving thanks for all circumstances. Then God’s own peace, which is beyond all understanding, will stand guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally my sisters and brothers, your thoughts should be wholly directed to all that is true, all that deserves respect, all that is hones, pure, decent, admirable, virtuous or worthy of praise. 

Hope to see you tomorrow.
Love and Peace,
Kim and Donna

 

Here is the Zoom Video Link to join the Liturgy:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82512159155
Meeting ID: 825 1215 9155
Phone Number: 646 558 8656