St. John the Evangelist R o m a n C a t h o l i c C h u r c h

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1 PASTORAL TEAM Reverend John Sureau Pastor (ext. 105) Reverend Felix Akpabio Parochial Vicar (ext. 108) Reverend Michael Plona Parochial Vicar (ext. 103) John Pettorino Deacon Sr. Ann Berendes, IHM Director of Senior Ministry (ext. 127) Joseph Catafago Pastoral Year Seminarian (ext. 113) Alex Finta Director of Parish Social Ministry (ext. 119) Andrew McKeon Director of Music Ministries Michelle Pirraglia Director of Faith Formation (ext. 123) Katie Waller Business Manager (ext. 101) Our Lady Queen of Apostles Regional Catholic School (on the campus of SJE) 2 St. John Place Center Moriches, NY PARISH OFFICE HOURS (in the Blue House) Monday Thursday 9:30 a.m p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. 2 p.m. (Un traductor español está disponible los martes por la noche.) November 18, 2018 St. John the Evangelist R o m a n C a t h o l i c C h u r c h 25 Ocean Avenue, Center Moriches, New York rectory@sjecm.org Parish Website: Facebook: Welcome Home-St. John the Evangelist Instagram Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Mark 13:31 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 18, 2018 Come to the quiet! The church building is open from 6:30 a.m. to approximately 7 p.m., if not later, each night. Seton Chapel, in the white convent building, is open around 8 a.m. and also remains open to approximately 7 p.m. Take some time to open your heart to the voice of God. Come and pray with us! SUNDAY MASS Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. (Spanish Mass) Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 Noon, 5:30p.m. WEEKDAY MASSES Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. and 12 Noon, Saturday Morning: 8:00 a.m. Seton Chapel: Tuesday: 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) Come and know God s mercy! The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every day after Daily Mass in the church. The sacrament is also celebrated in the church on Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. and from 7:00 to 7:15 p.m. (Spanish). Confessions are also heard on Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Come and know God s healing of the sick! Please contact the Rectory ( ) for a priest to celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick with the seriously ill or those preparing for surgery. Please also let us know if a loved one is sick so we can pray for them at Mass and list their name in the bulletin. Come and spend some time with the Lord! Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in Seton Chapel on Mondays from 4:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Thursdays from 1:00 pm. until 5:00 p.m. Come to know Mary, Our Lady Queen of Apostles ROSARY: We pray the Rosary every day after Daily Mass in Our Lady s Chapel in the church building MONDAYS + We pray the Miraculous Medal Novena after the 7 a.m. Mass in the church building and at 7:30 p.m. in Seton Chapel in the Convent on most Mondays, with the exception of holidays and whenever the parish is closed. St. John the Evangelist Page 1

2 Save the Date... November 18, 2018 THIS SJE! This Thursday, November 22, :00 a.m. Church Our entire parish family joins together to give thanks to God for the many blessings in our lives. At this liturgy, we give thanks to God for his many blessings in our lives invite parishioners to bring non-perishable food items for our Food Pantry distribute bread for all to share at their Thanksgiving table at home seek God s blessing upon the food we will use for our Thanksgiving meals. (Please bring something from your Thanksgiving table to be blessed.) (Please note: This will be the only Mass celebrated on Thanksgiving Day.) THANKSGIVING DINNER SJE will be hosting Blanca's House to serve a full Thanksgiving Feast this year. Please contact Alex Finta at x119 or afinta@sjecm.org for more details. This will take place on Thanksgiving, November 22nd, from 11:00AM- 1:30PM. For reservations, please call/para reservaciones, por favor llame a nuestra officina: OFFICE CLOSING In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, all SJE offices will close at 12 Noon on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 and reopen on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. If there is a serious medical emergency and a priest is needed, please call St. John the Evangelist Page 2

3 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Father Bill...Joe A Sunday of Sadness and Surrender Dear Parish Family: Before the 10:30 a.m. Mass last Sunday, I received a message from Bishop Brennan that Msgr. William Jablonski died. Father Bill, as he was known, was the Pastor of my home parish of Our Lady of Lourdes in West Islip since as long as I can remember. He trained me to be an altar server and hired me to be a sacristan at OLL. When I first started meeting with one of the Vocation Directors some 20 years ago, I stopped by his parish, at the time, in East Rockaway to let him know. He was the first person I told. Years later, even though impacted by the effects of a stroke, Fr. Bill was one of the priests who vested me at Ordination on December 3, I think, for most priests, there are a cadre of role models we give credit to for helping us to discern God s call. I have been impacted by many. You ve met a few of them here at St. John s. In a time when we are so aware of the frailty that exists in the humanity of the priesthood, these men remind me why I ever thought God might be calling me to this life. It undoubtedly started, though, with Father Bill. I remember my fellow fourth graders and I as students at Our Lady of Lourdes School he was passionate about Catholic schools too being trained about the ins and outs of altar serving. I remember he led the effort to renovate the church building of Our Lady of Lourdes we celebrated Mass in the Gym for over a year there too. I remember him telling me it was time to move up and become a sacristan and actually earn some money. I remember his support of me as a new campus minister and someone working with young people. I remember him agreeing to vest me and allowing me to use his chalice at my first Mass as a priest in Fr. Bill was never cool (I don t mean that disrespectfully). He wasn t cutting edge. He wasn t part of the latest movement in the church and maybe wouldn t be the poster model for vocations. He was just a good, dedicated and humble priest who did what needed to be done wherever it needed to be done. Quietly serving. Gently (and sometimes not so gently) guiding others. And instigating others too. That sounds like an interesting word, no? I mean it in the best sense though. Fr. Bill could push buttons. He could tease with a smile, and a point behind it. He could challenge you in a way you needed to be challenged. You knew, ultimately, he only wanted the best for you. As I write this letter, I m also working on a homily. He asked if I would be one of the homilists for his Mass of Transferal and Funeral Mass. His priesthood was probably the best homily anyone could give. Last Sunday was a tough day and not because of the long homily I gave at all of the Masses! - and not only because of the news about Father Bill. At 2 a.m. early Sunday morning, I was contacted by a family in my last parish. (I feel asleep in my chair with the phone on my chest.) They were one of those families who weren t overly involved but always present to the parish. Their son was involved in some of our service work there. Their dad a man in his mid to late 40s was dying. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 and had his ups and downs until a few weeks ago. They didn t ask me to come. They didn t have to ask. I had the chance to pray with Joe, his wife, son and family and to celebrate the Anointing of the Sick with them at their home that early morning. It was a powerful moment for me. It brought me back to moments of my own dad s passing. A reminder about the need to surrender. Joe died about a half hour after I left. I will have celebrated his funeral on Saturday. It was a tough night and then a tough day. The week since has had its weight for sure. I had some time to think about a good and holy priest and the example he set. I had the privilege to be present to one so close to returning home to the place prepared for him. One who showed me what it is to be a priest. Another who gave me the privilege of serving him as one. Say a prayer for Fr. Bill and his family and say a prayer for Joe and his family. If you can, please say a prayer for me. St. John the Evangelist Page 3

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5 WHAT S SJE SJE Academic Learning Center -The Knights of Columbus Present- Mondays and Wednesdays Coming Soon 2:45 4:15 p.m. A place for students to catch up on homework, work with qualified teachers, receive limited tutoring and academic support. All students are requested to register in advance. You can register at olqany.org or sjecm.org or call the Parish Office at Every Friday Doors open at 6:30 p.m. (First game 7:30 p.m.) BINGO NIGHT $2000 IN PRIZES! St. John the Evangelist Page 5

6 FAITH FORMATION Phone: , ext 5 + Website: sjecm.org + Facebook: StJohn FaithFormation faithformation@sjecm.org / mpirraglia@sjecm.org Summer Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11AM-12Noon; 1PM-4:30PM Growing together in faith THIS MONTH: Fr. Felix has begun to visit our Level 1 & 2 classes to teach them about the Rosary! Catechist and parent Linda Filosa, who coordinates our parish s Family Life Ministry, shared her witness of faith with our Level 1 parents and Fr. John encouraged them to deepen their relationship with God by getting back to basics Mass, prayer, and becoming involved in the parish community. Have a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving! Please Note: There Are No Classes This Week Classes will resume on Monday, 11/26. We are still seeking a Catechist for a Level 5 class on Mondays at 6PM-7PM. If interested, please contact Michelle at , ext. 5 or via mpirraglia@sjecm.org Upcoming Parent Meetings Level 8 Tuesday, November 27 during class times (6PM-7PM or 7:15PM-8:15PM) in the Auditorium Level 2 Saturday, December 1 during class times (8:30AM-9:30AM or 10AM-11AM) in the Auditorium St. John the Evangelist Page 6

7 WHAT S SJE Family Life Ministry Family Life Ministry Veteran s Day Event Was a Success! Thank you to all that contributed. Volunteers helped make cards for our veterans and active military, as well as helped package over 20 boxes of donations to be shipped to active military by the Blue Star Moms of America Long Island Chapter. In addition, we welcomed and thanked our parish veterans. Upcoming Mercy Sunday Events: December 9 th : Collecting items for Stony Brook Pediatric Hospital. *coloring books, crayons, sketch pads, adult coloring books, colored pencils, regular playing cards, gaming cards (Goldfish, Old Maid, Crazy 8s, etc) Help us create goodie bags for the children in the Stony Brook Pediatric Dept. this holiday season. If you can t make it December 9th, you may leave donations in the Parish Office, clearly labeled, FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY. In addition, we are seeking help for a wine and stitch night! Help us create costumes for the children to wear during the Children s Service. More info to follow in upcoming Bulletins. Does your child want to be a part of our Christmas Children s Service? Contact Linda Filosa or lindalos3@optonline.net SENIOR MINISTRY Sister Ann Berendes, IHM aberendes@sjecm.org , x. 127 Senior Ministry We need people who can occasionally drive someone to the doctor (not too far) or to give a ride to the store. If you know of someone who needs any services that we can provide, PLEASE, LET ME KNOW. Mark you calendar! December 4 th beginning at 10:00 a.m. we will have a Morning of Prayer and reflection in preparation for Advent until after the noon Mass. A light lunch will follow. We need a number who plan to attend or who need transportation. The gentle movement class of T ai Chi Chah will continue on Tuesday mornings at 11:00 in the IHM room of the Convent. Also, because the third Thursday of November is Thanksgiving Sophia s Circle will not meet. In December, we will meet on the 1 st and 3 rd, Thursdays. Movies continue in the IHM room on the 7 th and 21 st at 1:15. P.m. The Bereavement Support Group will conclude on November 28 th. An evening Bereavement Group will begin in January, weather permitting! If a day group is requested, another can begin in January also. There should be a minimum of 4-5 people to a group to be able to provide the adequate support needed. We had 13 in the first group; and 7 in the second. Both seemed to be very helpful. Please consider joining us if you have lost a loved one and are experiencing even just a little need. It is a very safe group St. John the Evangelist Page 7

8 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Alex Finta + afinta@sjecm.org +Director of Parish Social Ministry ( ext. 119) Ministry of Consolation: Eve O Brien eveobrien@optonline.net + Helen Williams hannah51@optonline.net + Jeri Eten jeten@optonline.net Communion to the Homebound: Jerry Malley - jmalley0328@gmail.com Community Meal: Alex Finta SJE Street Ministry : Alex Finta Respect Life Group: Maria Sikora msikora@sjecm.org Our parish, overall, and our parish social ministry, specifically, are here to serve you in any way we can. If you are in need, please reach out to us at St. John s. A great place to start is the Outreach Office coordinated by Alex Finta and our amazing volunteer ministers. Our Outreach Office is located in the Red Barn. Please call to make an appointment so we can connect you to our services here at SJE or link you to other services. NEVER BE EMBARRASSED to reach out. We may not be able to address every need. If we can t, we ll try to connect to someone who can assist you. Please always reach out to us here at SJE! Office Hours (NOW LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR OF BARN) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Monday Friday (Please call for an appointment.) Food Pantry Monday evenings: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m + Thursday afternoons: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thrift Shop Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. SJE STREET MINISTRY The Street Ministry is continuously serving individuals and families every Thursday night, many of which are homeless. We are tremendously grateful for all of the donations that continue to allow us to do this work. We are in need of the following: Financial donations are most welcome as they allow us to purchase items as they are needed. Checks may be made payable to St. John the Evangelist and donations can be left in the Parish Office. We would also be most grateful for gift cards to places such as Dollar Store or Walmart so we can obtain these items. Baby Wipes Diapers size 4&5 Shaving Cream Toothbrushes Toothpaste Deodorant Men s Underwear- Size 29/30, 32/34 and 36/38 Women s Underwear- Size 8/10, 12/14 and 16/18 St. John the Evangelist Community Meal Join us on Monday, November 26, 2018 in the Red Barn at St. John the Evangelist Church in Center Moriches. The Meal will consist of a home-made dinner from 6:00PM-8:00PM. If you are in need of toiletries or clothes, please let a volunteer know! We are also in need of cooks. We have recently been running out of food due to the high number of guests. If you're interested in cooking a tray of food for the Thursday nigh run or have any questions, please Corinne Bernath at or Alex Finta at afinta@sjecm.org or ext If you are interested in cooking a meal, please reach out to Alex Finta at afinta@sjecm.org St. John the Evangelist Page 8

9 Parish Social Ministry Memorial Cards NOW AVAILABLE November 18, 2018 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Advent Giving Tree This is one way to honor one who has passed away. These cards allow you to express your sympathy while also benefitting the less fortunate in our local community. Each month we will celebrate Mass for all those remembered via the Memorial Cards. The names of those remembered will be periodically included in the bulletin. The memorial offering made will benefit Parish Outreach, our Homeless Initiative, Food Pantry and Thrift Shop and the many works of Parish Social Ministry at SJE. To obtain a parish social ministry memorial card, visit the Rectory Office during regular hours or Parish Outreach from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, contact the Parish Social Ministry Office. Meeting: Monday, November 19th at 7:00PM in the Red Barn. Volunteers needed to help local organizations and their members have a great Christmas season! We hope to replicate our efforts last year as we helped 6 different organizations. If you d like to help out but can t make the meeting, let Alex Finta know afinta@sjecm.org or ext THANK YOU! "Thank you to those who have donated thus far to the Cub Scout Pack 800 yellow box cub scout clothing drive. Its getting cold out there. If you have any winter clothing to be donated to the St. John the Evangelist Street Ministry please place it in the yellow box in the lobby of the church. Any boys interested in becoming a member of St. Johns the Evangelists very own Cub Scout Pack please join us at our December Pack meeting at 6PM in the OLQA cafeteria." Christmas Toy Drive We need your help. Please bring any new, unwrapped toy for age 1-16 to these two places: Church entrances, where the boxes for toys will be set up any time the church is open. Outreach offices in the Red Barn, Monday-Thursday 10:00AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM-3:00PM. St. John the Evangelist Page 9

10 YOUTH MINISTRY Serving Justice Excellently YOUTH SERVICE CORPS There is such a great need for service in the life of our parish and often a huge number of young people who want to help those in need. This new Service Corps is one way to make this connection. ATTENTION: TEENS AND PARENTS! Here s how it works: 1. ANY middle school, high school and college aged students send their contact information to Fr. John at jsureau@sjecm.org (You do not need to already be a part of Life Teen or Middle School Youth Ministry to be part of the Service Corps.) 2. As requests for help come from or come into our parish, you ll be contacted to see if you can help. 3. If you can help with a particular project, great! If not, no problem. You ll be contacted for the next one! It really is that easy!!! SIGN UP TODAY by completing the form below or ing Fr. John at jsureau@sjecm.org. YES!!! Sign me up for the Youth Service Corps at SJE Name Home Phone # Cell Phone # As of September 2018, I am in (list grade) Middle School High School November 18, 2018 College MONTH OF REMEMBRANCE ALTAR OF REMEMBRANCE During the month of November, we remember in a special way our loved ones who have died. This year, we will be preparing a special Altar of Remembrance in the Seton Chapel. Beginning November 1st, you are invited to place a picture on the altar so that we may remember your loved ones and pray for each other. Please limit the size of your photo (perhaps no larger than 4 x 6) so that there is room for everyone who wishes to participate. You may place the picture in a small frame. Please remember to write your name and phone number on the back of the picture. Pictures may be dropped off at the rectory or at the sacristy. We ask that you pick up your picture no later than Friday, November 30. BOOK OF THE NAMES OF THE DEAD As of November 1st, a special book was placed inside Our Lady s Chapel for members of our parish community to write down the names of loved ones who have died. The names in this book will be remembered at our Masses throughout the month of November. St. John the Evangelist Page 10

11 Comunidad Hispano de San Juan Evangelista, Center Moriches QUEREMOS BAUTIZAR A SU HIJO... Hoy!!! Como católicos, creemos firmemente en la importancia y la necesidad del hermoso sacramento del Bautismo. Es realmente el fundamento de nuestra vida como cristianos. Debido a la gran importancia de este sacramento, nosotros como cristianos católicos estamos llamados a hacer todo lo que esté a nuestro alcance para asegurarnos de que a nuestros hijos no se les prive de los beneficios del Bautismo por más tiempo del que es absolutamente necesario. Hay una mentalidad entre algunos católicos de que el bautismo puede demorarse durante muchos meses o incluso años. Los motivos de esta línea de pensamiento son variados, pero todos pierden el punto fundamental de que un niño debe ser bautizado tan pronto como sea razonablemente posible. En realidad, retrasar el bautismo de un hijo durante meses o años puede ser una negligencia pecaminosa. La Introducción al Rito del Bautismo de los Niños declara: "En cuanto al momento del bautismo, la primera consideración es el bienestar del niño, que no puede ser privado del beneficio de el sacramento". "También dice:" Un bebé debe ser bautizado dentro de las primeras semanas después del Nacimiento. Un cambio que debe notarse que es efectivo de inmediato en nuestra parroquia es que los niños que son traídos para el Bautismo que están por encima de la edad de la razón (7 años de edad),deberán inscribirse en el programa de dos años de educación religiosa siguiendo las pautas del Rito de iniciación cristiana (RCIA #256). Por favor llame a la Rectoría y hable con el Padre Michael o el Padre Juan a o por correo electrónico a mplona@sjecm.org o jusreau@sjecm.org o podemos ayudarlo a tener todo listo para una maravillosa celebración del bautismo de su hijo. MINISTERIOS Y SERVICIOS Dirección de la Oficina: 25 Ocean Ave. Center Moriches, NY Teléfono: Horas especiales para asistencia en español: Martes- 7 PM 8 PM Santa Misa: Sábados - 7:30 PM, Martes - 7:30PM en el Convent (La Casa Blanca) Confesiones: Sábado - 7 PM en la Iglesia Bautismos: Segundo Domingo a las 2p.m. en la Iglesia. Clases pre-bautismos es el tercer miércoles de cada mes. Locación en el granero (la casa roja) a las 7 PM. Favor de traer el certificado de nacimiento del niño dos meses antes del bautismo. Requisitos: 1. Certificado de nacimiento del niño o/de la niña. 2. Certificado de inscripción de su Parroquia (padres y padrinos) 3. Los padres deben traer estos documentos a la oficina de San Juan para fijar las fechas de charla pre-bautismal (OBLIGATORIA para padres y padrinos) y la fecha del Bautismo. Matrimonios: Parejas que planean su matrimonio, deben hacer una cita con uno de los sacerdotes antes de su boda. De este modo tendrán suficiente tiempo para recibir las instrucciones prematrimoniales y obtener los documentos necesarios. Para más información llame al oficina. Exposición del Santísimo (adoración): Jueves, 12:00PM - 8:00PM Renovación Carismática: Viernes 7:00 pm en el granero (la casa roja). R.I.C.A (Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos): Padre Michael Usted o alguien que usted conoce tiene más de 7 años y necesita los Sacramentos del Bautismo, la Comunión o la Confirmación? Por favor, póngase en contacto con Gregorio Chavez en p-chavez@hotmail.com para el próximo paso a seguir. Gracias. St. John the Evangelist Page 11

12 Remembering our Loved Ones Helping our Parish Altar Bread and Wine for the month an offering of $150 is requested Altar Candles $25.00 per week Altar bread and wine for the month of November: Has been donated: In loving memory of June Ruggiero November 18, 2018 PRAYER AND WORSHIP Next Week s Readings The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Reading I: Daniel 7:13-14 Vision of the son receiving kingship, dominion and glory. Responsorial Psalm: PS 93:1, 1-2, 5 SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Many have commented positively about some of the new features of our parish bulletin. Did you know that St. John the Evangelist bulletin is printed free of charge each week? Not only that, our parish receives a part of the advertising commission. So please frequent the fine establishments that advertise in our bulletin! If your business could use a shot in the arm, consider advertising in the bulletin. Each weekend, the nearly 1,400 people who attend Mass at St. John the Evangelist most of whom live and shop in the Moriches, Mastic, Shirley, Eastport, Speonk and Remsenberg area receive or view our bulletin online. It s an easy way to reach thousands of area families with information about your business. For more information on how to advertise in our bulletin, call The Church Bulletin Company at THE MASS BOOK FOR 2019 IS OPEN Those wishing to have a Mass said for a loved one may stop by the rectory. Available Masses in the upcoming weeks include: 7 a.m. Masses: Nov. 28, 29, Dec. 5, 14, 18, 20, 24, Noon Masses: Dec. 7, 10, 11, 12, 18, 27 Saturday 8 a.m. Masses: Dec. 22 Sunday 7:30 a.m. Masses: Dec. 23 Spanish Evening Masses (7:30 p.m.): Nov. 20, 24, Dec. 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 29 Second Reading: Revelation 1:5-8 The Lord is the Alpha and the Omega. Gospel: John 18:33B-37 Pilate questions Jesus about his identity. Discussion Questions 1. What things hold power over you in your life? Are they good things or would you like to see them lose some of their hold? 2. Does the universe that Christ consecrates to God include areas of your life or world that previously you might have considered outside the realm of holy? Discuss. 3. Can we understand truth differently at different times? Was there a time when we accepted slavery, and do we now question the death penalty? Should the Church mature in judgment as we grow in understanding the truth? Stewardship How can I repay the LORD for all the great good done for me? Psalm 116:2 Sunday 11/11/18: $16, (2017: $13,839) St. John the Evangelist Page 12

13 MUSIC MINISTRY Andrew McKeon + music@sjecm.org Director of Music Ministries Sister Ann Berendes IHM + aberendes@sjecm.org Tess Austin + tessaustin1624@gmail.com Stephanie Lengyel + sllengyel@gmail.com This Week s Music Scheduled Hymns for 11/17 and 11/18 Entrance Hymn: #854, O Christ the Great Foundation Preparation Hymn: #504, The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns Communion Hymn: #800, Seek Ye First Closing Hymn: #840, The Kingdom of God Messiah Tickets now on sale! December 14th at 7pm in the Church with the Moriches Choral Society and Orchestra. Please see Mr. McKeon at the Organ after Mass, or stop by the rectory office. $15 per ticket, two for $20. Adult Choir: Practice 7PM Children s Choir: Practice 6PM 5:30 p.m. Mass Band: Practice 4PM Save the Date! December A ceremony of lessons and carols! PRAYING FOR AND WITH ONE ANOTHER We Believe Baptism incorporates us into Christ and forms us into God s people. -Rite of Baptism, 2 Our Newly Baptized: William Alfred Fitzpatrick Victoria Jane Condy, Isle Harper Hughes Keilyn Paola Saquic Mejia We Remember Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. -Entrance Antiphon, Funeral Mass Dorothy Sabatino, Helen Biolsi, Richard T. Kelly We Pray In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials -1 Peter 1:6 Julien Breem, Remy Schandel Msgr. James M. McDonald Names will be announced at Mass the first week they are submitted and will remain on this list for approximately four weeks. If you would like a loved one s name placed under Prayers for the Sick, please call the rectory at or to rectory@sjecm.org Praying for our Military In your generosity, please pray for our parish family members serving abroad in the military. Family members, please call the rectory to add or update your loved one s status if they have returned. US Army Sgt. Justin Sikorski PVT Bailey Meyer SPC Kevin Arpino PVT Sean Casey US Air Force SSgt. Jason M. Hermes SRA Ryan Kerstiens, SRA Timothy Kerstiens PFC Kyle Kerstien US Marine Corps Pfc Sean Brady, Patrick Kimes, Lt. Col. Robert K. Maldonado. L/Cpl. Quentin Montemarano LCL Andrew Schlosberg PVT Charles O'Connor US Navy STGCS Brian Holzmacher ET3 Jeremiah Nolan, Jr. E3 Christopher J. Esposito Jr If you would like have someone serving in the military placed on the list above or if a name should be removed, please contact the Parish Office at or to rectory@sjecm.org. St. John the Evangelist Page 13

14 PREPARING FOR THE WEEK AHEAD MEETINGS OF THE WEEK RBMR Red Barn 1st Floor Mtg. Room/RBUR Upper Room Monday, November 19, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 6:00 p.m. CYO 6th Grade Boys Auditorium 7:00 p.m. Giving Tree Meeting RBMR 7:00 p.m. AL-A-TEEN Meeting RBUR 7:00 p.m. CYO 8th Grade Girls Auditorium 7:15 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Seton Chapel Tuesday, November 20, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 9:30 a.m. Bible Study RBMR 6:00 p.m. CYO 4th Grade Girls Auditorium 6:00 p.m. Children s Choir Church 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Church 7:00 p.m. Divine Will Prayer Group RBUR 7:00 p.m. CYO 5th Grade Girls Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR Wednesday, November 21, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 9:00 a.m. Thrift Shop Open Thrift Shop 10:30 a.m. OLQA School Mass Church 6:00 p.m. CYO SSPP 5th Grade Boys Auditorium 6:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 800 Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. Spanish Baptismal Class RBMR 7:00 p.m. CYO SSPP 6th Grade Boys Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 800 Cafeteria 8:00 p.m. CYO SSPP 7th Grade Boys Auditorium Thursday, November 22, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 4:00 p.m. Legion of Mary RBMR 5PM, 9PM Street Ministry Seton Chapel Friday, November 23, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 6:30 p.m. K of C Bingo Auditorium 7:00 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group Seton Chapel Saturday, November 24, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 9:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Group Seton Chapel Sunday, November 25, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 8:00 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (Men s) RBMR 10:00 a.m. Belonging RBUR 1:00 p.m. CYO SSPP 5th Grade Boys Game Auditorium MASS SCHEDULE Monday, November 19, 2018 Weekday 7:00 a.m. All Souls Day Novena 12 Noon Thomas Kelley Tuesday, November 20, 2018 Weekday 7:00 a.m. Richard Seguino 12 Noon All Souls Day Novena 7:30 p.m. Intention Still Available Wednesday, November 21, 2018 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 a.m. All Souls Day Novena 12 Noon Vera Montabano Thursday, November 22, 2018 St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr 9:00 a.m. Joseph A. Gallagher Friday, November 23, 2018 Weekday St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr; St. Columban, Abbot 7:00 a.m. Meaghan Shea 12 Noon Cecilia Giustino Saturday, November 24, 2018 St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs 8:00 a.m. Salvatore Sepulveda Mass of Anticipation Christ the King 5:00 p.m. John and Rose Destefano 7:30 p.m. Intention Still Available Sunday 7:30 a.m. Anthony V. Ponzio 9:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Concetta Zummo 12:00 p.m. Irene and Arthur Heldman 5:30 p.m. Catherine Ringhoff St. John the Evangelist Page 14