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) December 16, 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 He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Luke 3:16 Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 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. 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.) 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 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS Advent 2018 Saturday/Sunday, December 22/23, th Sunday of Advent Confessions 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday - 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday -7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12 Noon Christmas 2018 Monday/Tuesday, December 24/25, 2018 Christmas Eve 4 p.m. Church Christmas Carols beginning at 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. OLQA Auditorium 6 p.m. Church 9 p.m. Church (Spanish) 12 Midnight Church Christmas Carols beginning at 11:30 p.m. Christmas Day 7:30 a.m. + 9:00 a.m + 10:30 a.m Noon (There are no evening Masses scheduled for Christmas night.) Weekend of December 30/31 Feast of the Holy Family Saturday - 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday -7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 Noon and 5:30 p.m. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God January 1, 2019 Monday - 5 p.m., Tuesday -7:00 a.m., 12 Noon and 7:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS FOR CHRISTMAS! The season of Advent is a wonderful way to prepare our hearts for the Lord! The sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated at SJE on the following days and times: Monday Friday after the 7 a.m. and 12 noon Masses (Please wait in one of the seats by the Confessionals) Saturdays After the 8 a.m. Mass, 4 4:45 p.m. and 7 7:15 p.m. (Spanish) Sundays 5 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. This Monday, December 17, 2018 Advent Day of Reconciliation Confessions will be heard from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Our Lady s Chapel and both Reconciliation Rooms Saturday, December 22, :00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. + 7:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Page 2

3 FROM THE DESK OF SEMINARIAN JOE Every family has certain traditions when it comes to preparing for Christmas. My Grandmother s was to prepare her house in Elmhurst by painstakingly arranging a nativity set each year. The setup was similar each year; with the same plaster figures and crumpled paper she created Bethlehem in her living room. These very simple items were gifted from my great-grandparents to her when she came to the United States - a tradition that they started and handed off to her to continue. Whenever her crèche was set up, I knew it was time for Advent. There was a great beautiful simplicity to this that always reminded me that besides the glamor and lights we often see, the real meaning of the season is that of preparation for Christ s coming. When my grandmother passed away my godfather took up the tradition until he moved and gave me the figures and paper. In this Advent Season I would like to invite each of you to prepare your own Nativity set with care and concern, making sure that it is ready for Christmas morning when the Child Jesus is placed in the manger. Maybe as a parish community we can also begin a new family tradition. This year starting on December 23 rd, outside the Nativity, there will be a box for you to leave your gift to Jesus. These gifts aren t monetary or material they are promises that each of us can make to the Lord so that we can draw closer to him in the Christmas season and beyond. Write out your prayer and place it in the box it is that easy! I hope that this will help remind each of us (starting with me) that Christmas goes beyond the shining lights and the fancy gifts. WHAT S SJE DECK THE HALLS! It s that time of year again and we re looking for some volunteers to help us decorate the Rectory and Convent for Christmas! If you would like to help, we will gather after the 5:30 p.m. Mass on December 23rd. Please join us! St. John the Evangelist Page 3

4 WHAT S SJE -The Knights of Columbus Present- BINGO NIGHT Every Friday (Including December 28th and January 4th!) Doors open at 6:30 p.m. (First game 7:30 p.m.) $2000 IN PRIZES! SJE Academic Learning Center For OLQA students presently and opening to all students in 2019 Our Academic Learning Center is off and running as 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 CHURCH CLEANERS NEEEDED We are looking for parishioners who would be willing to assist with a weekly cleaning of the church building which would i n c l u d e l i g h t m o p p i n g, sweeping, window cleaning, and checking on hymnals and the like in the pews. The cleaning takes place after the 12 Noon Mass on Thursdays. We are looking for individuals, couples, friends or even strangers to join our amazing crew of volunteers. If interested or know someone who should be interested c o n t a c t F r. J o h n a t or to jsureau@sjecm.org. St. John the Evangelist Page 4

5 WHAT S SJE Family Life Ministry This past Sunday, our Family Life Ministry organized another Mercy Sunday. Families came together to prepare Christmas gift bags for patients in the Pediatrics Unit at Stony Brook Hospital. The goal was 80 and 119 were made and delivered. Thanks to all who came together for this event of Advent mercy and consolation. Upcoming Mercy Sundays: Join us for Hot Cocoa and Desserts after the Blessing of the Nativity 12/23. What is the Family Life Ministry? How Can I Join? The Family Life Ministry at St. John the Evangelist seeks to connect families within our parish through fun, thoughtful service opportunities. Calling to mind that we can do no great things, only small things with great love, we hope to find the joy in serving others through coming together. Through our service we seek to strengthen our sense of belonging to our parish, helping us to come to know those around us by name. We believe in the great power of our families and we call to mind the words of Pope Francis that, Families transform the world and history. For more information, Please contact: Linda Filosa Lindalos3@optonline.net or cell: St. John the Evangelist Page 5

6 WHAT S SJE Save the Date! Blessing of the Nativity Next Sunday, December 23, 2018 After the 9 a.m. Mass Hosted by our Family Life Ministry Come as we bless our Christmas Nativity in front of the Church building. After Mass, we ll bless the Nativity and enjoy some hot cocoa and cookies...and there may be some special live guests too! YOUTH MINISTRY Thank you to the Police Officers and Police Explorers from the Suffolk County Police Department's 7th Precinct, for speaking to the boys about the dangers of bullying. PRAYER AND WORSHIP You're invited to the Men's Group, which meets every Saturday at 9AM at the Convent (White House). For more information please contact Fr. Michael. Cub Scout Pack 800 is now recruiting new members. Meetings are every Wednesday in the OLQA cafeteria at 6:00 P.M. St. John the Evangelist Page 6

7 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 Respect Life Group: Maria Sikora msikora@sjecm.org If we are unable to assist you directly, we will be more then happy to connect you to resources that will be able to help. Our office hours in the Red Barn are: Monday-Thursday: 10:00AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM-3:00PM. Please call ext. 120 to make an appointment. Alternative office hours can be given upon request of appointment. Ernie s Place (Food Pantry) Monday 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m, Thursdays 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Thrift Shop Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SJE STREET MINISTRY The Street Ministry is continuously serving individuals and amilies 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/paste Men's/Women's boots Deodorant Men s Underwear- Size 29/30, 32/34 and 36/38 Women s Underwear- Size 8/10, 12/14 and 16/18 We are also in need of cooks. We have 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 Prison Families Anonymous For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me. Matthew 25:35-36 Prison Families Anonymous welcomes anyone who now has, or ever had, a loved one involved in the juvenile or criminal justice system. At meetings, we share our experience, strength and hope. Here we offer information and assistance in navigating the criminal justice system. We encourage members to exchange phone numbers and when possible to carpool to upstate prisons. The Prison Families Anonymous Support Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month starting at 7:30 P.M. at the Community Presbyterian Church 1843 Deer Park Avenue Deer Park, NY Northeast corner of Deer Park and Lake Ave. Parking lot entrance on Lake Ave Use rear door closest to parking lot. St. John the Evangelist Page 7

8 MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION This ministry reaches out in a variety of ways to those who have recently faced the death of someone they love. The wonderful women and men who offer their time in this ministry as well as our office staff do a wonderful job in ministering to those in need. We are in need of more help as we seek to grow the Ministry of Consolation. We are in need of parishioners to come forward as: Liturgical Ministers (Greeters, Servers, Extraordinary Ministers and Readers), Cakebakers (willing to make a small dessert for a family who has suffered a loss), Worship Aid Makers (able to update our Mass program for each funeral, involves light computer and possibly copier use), Organizers (able to assign tasks to those who have offered their time), and Companions (meeting with a family who has suffered a loss to assist with choosing readings, hymns, etc. and being present on the day of the funeral). If you re able to help or want to find out more information, contact Fr. John at jsureau@sjecm.org. Food Drive Free Oil Change Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love. St Mother Theresa. December 16, 2018 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY We try to approach every day with this thought in mind. How can we strive to lead by example? This wasn t one of the easiest years for small business, but that isn t going to change who we are. One of our favorite times of year is Thanksgiving. This is our 8 th year of donating turkeys. We were blessed, to be able to donate 80 turkeys to the Ernie s Place food pantry this year. Now, as we enter the Christmas season, we are taking up our annual food drive. This will be our 8 th year collecting food for families in need. From December 1 st to the 22 st when you bring in $20 of non-perishable food, you will receive a free oil change and tire rotation. All items will also be donated to our food panty here at St John's. We ask that you please check all expiration dates, as expired items will not be eligible. Please see our ad on the back of the bulletin. As always, we appreciate your continued support. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and Safe Happy New Year. The Posanti Family & the staff of Shirley Auto Body. Advent Giving Tree In addition to our Christmas Toy Drive, Parish Social Ministry is also running an Advent Giving Tree that will benefit our Street Ministry in addition to a number of other local organizations that help the less fortunate. One of which is the Butterfly Effect Project which benefits underprivileged girls and Penantes who runs a large women s shelter in our area. In the main entrance of the church, there will be a Christmas tree that will have paper ornaments with an item needed. Please take one, or as many as you d like, and then return the item by placing it in the box next to the Christmas tree the next time you come to mass. If you need to drop it off at a different time, please drop it off in the Parish Office (Blue House) during normal hours. Please return the donated items UNWRAPPED. We will be running the Advent Giving Tree until the 4th Sunday of Advent. If you have any questions, please reach out to Alex Finta at afinta@sjecm.org or ext. 119 Leuthardt s Christmas Tree Farm This December, all aboard the Candy Apple Express! 607 Montauk Highway, East Moriches For a fun and interactive ride, please come and join the Leuthardt Family Farm where the experience is priceless. The Candy Apple Express is a wagon tour of the nursery, it will run from the weekend of December 15th & 16th. Christmas caroling, arts and crafts, hot chocolate, baked goods and a gift shop. Harry Leuthardt Nurseries has chosen to give four charities 10% of every purchase made from LEUTHARDT S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM. These charities are: DRVC Catholic Charities, St. Jude s Children s Hospital, Hope House Ministries and Camp Paquatuck. St. John the Evangelist Page 8

9 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY St. John the Evangelist Community Meal Join us on Monday, December 17, 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! If you are interested in cooking a meal, please reach out to Alex Finta at afinta@sjecm.org 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 It s BegInnIng to look a lot like advent! Our Faith Formation students have been finding creative ways to learn about the Season of Advent! This week, many classes focused on the meaning and history of the Advent wreath. Catechists needed! We are still seeking a Catechist for a Level 5 class on Mondays at 6PM-7PM. We are also in need of more substitute catechists, particularly for Saturdays, and for our Level 7 & 8 students. If interested, please contact Michelle at , ext. 5 or via mpirraglia@sjecm.org Faith Formation Office Closed During Christmas Break Please note that the Faith Formation Office will be closed the week of December 23-January 1. The office will reopen on Tuesday, January 2. No Classes: Christmas Break Christmas Break will begin on Saturday December 22. Classes will resume on Saturday, January 5. St. John the Evangelist Page 9

10 SENIOR MINISTRY Sister Ann Berendes, IHM , 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. The gentle movement class of T ai Chi Chah will continue on Tuesday mornings at 11:00 in the IHM room of the Convent. Movies continue in the IHM room on the 21 st at 1:15. P.m. December 16, 2018 IRA Charitable Rollover = Great Opportunity Under New Tax Laws Whether you itemize or not in 2018, this unique opportunity allows you to make a charitable contribution through a direct IRA transfer while reducing your adjusted gross income. If you would like to make a gift now using your Ira and if: PRAYER AND WORSHIP EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Mondays 4 pm to 9 pm, Thursdays 1 pm to 5 pm SJE is privileged to have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday evenings and Thursday afternoons in Seton Chapel. Over twenty five parishioners have committed to an hour and many more are making time to pray on Monday evenings and Thursday afternoons. WE ARE IN PARTICULAR NEED ON MON- DAY AFTERNOONS BEGINNING January 7, Would you be willing to give an hour of your Monday evening (particularly) or Thursday afternoon to sit in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament? If so, can you please contact Fr. John at jsureau@sjecm.org or call at Name Phone # Looking for additional adorers to begin at 3 p.m. on Mondays. If you can help, please fill out this form or 1.You are at least 70 1/2 years old on the date you make your gift 2.Your IRA is a traditional (some Roth IRAs may qualify) 3.You don t exceed your personal maximum of $100,000 per year in qualified charitable distributions You will not have to report your distribution as income. It will be free of federal and New York State income tax, and it will count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD). The best way for you to start is with your IRA custodian. Tell them you want to make a "qualified charitable distribution". In most cases you will only have to fill out a simple form. VERY IMPORTANT!! Your gift must go directly from your IRA to our Parish. If you receive the money first then you ll be taxed on it like any other distribution. Bill has $125,000 in a traditional IRA and would like to contribute $5,000 as his yearly gift to his Parish. Upon hearing of the Charitable IRA Rollover opportunity, he directs the custodian of his IRA to transfer this amount not later than December 31, 2018 directly to the Parish as the family s 2018 gift. He will not be subject to income tax on the $5,000 donation. This information is not intended and should not be construed as legal, tax or investment advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney, tax advisor or investment professional. St. John the Evangelist Page 10

11 Comunidad Hispano de San Juan Evangelista, Center Moriches OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE This past Sunday, after the 7:30pm Mass, the Hispanic community of SJE celebrated Our Lady of Guadalupe. She is the patron of the Americas. Let us pray for Our Lady's intercession today on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe that we may always have joy in spreading the Good News! 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 December: Has been donated: In loving memory of Helen R. Langone Stewardship How can I repay the LORD for all the great good done for me? Psalm 116:2 December 16, 2018 PRAYER AND WORSHIP Next Week s Readings Fourth Sunday of Advent Reading I: Micah 5:1-4A The Lord foretells the coming of the Messiah from Bethlehem. Responsorial Psalm: PS 80:2-3, 15-16, Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10 Paul reveals Jesus as the new sacrificial offering. Gospel: Luke 1:39-45 Mary visits Elizabeth. Immaculate Conception: $4,178 (2017: $3,789) Sunday 12/9/18: $15,849 (2017: $15,547) Religious Retirement Fund: $2,635 (2017: $2,700) Each week, we provide envelopes for specific areas of parish life. This allows us to focus our stewardship in certain areas. Ideally, we would love to have a strong regular collection which would make these envelopes unnecessary. Next week, please make use of the Parish Improvements envelope and/or place your offering in the regular collection. Christmas Celebration with Oplatki Families of Polish, Slovak a n d L i t h u a n i a n background observe this Christmas Eve Tradition. Family members and guests each are handed an oplatek and they each break off a piece from one another and eat it, expressing best wishes and blessings to each other, and asking for forgiveness. This is a tender, touching family celebration of love and forgiveness. Last year we only had 18 sets, and they all went fast. This year, St. Johns will be purchasing only 40 sets ($4/pkg (large-6 pcs/pkg white)). If this is something you would be interested in, please contact the rectory and provide your name and phone number. We will set aside your Christmas Oplatiki s and contact you when they arrive. Discussion Questions 1. If you were expecting a majestic ruler how would you have felt about the stable and manger? When you experience poverty in your life, do you accept it as a meeting place with God or do you run from it? 2. What does once and for all mean? Is it that Jesus coming to do his Father s will, completes the New Covenant and sanctifies us all? 3. The infant leaped for joy in Elizabeth s womb at the recognition of the soon to be born savior. Discuss this moment as mankind s welcome to the savior. How close do you come to leaping for joy when you recognize God s presence in your life? Christmas Spiritual Bouquet Cards Join in the Mass intentions for the Masses of Christmas by using the Christmas Spiritual Bouquet cards which are now available throughout the church. These cards are a wonderful and meaningful way for you to remember your loved ones at Christmas and to have them prayed for at Masses during the Christmas season. Return the envelope with your donation in the collection basket or bring it to the rectory, and keep the card to send your Christmas Spiritual Bouquet. 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 12/15 and 12/16 Entrance Hymn: #492, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Preparation Hymn: #503, On Jordan s Bank Communion Hymn: #1025, Take and Eat Closing Hymn: #501, People, Look East Adult Choir: Practice 7PM Children s Choir: Practice 6PM 5:30 p.m. Mass Band: Practice 4PM Do you love to sing? We are always looking for members for our choirs from our community. If you have a passion for making music with us at Church, please join us. You can contact one of our directors or reach out to Andrew McKeon at or to music@sjecm.org. PRAYING FOR AND WITH ONE ANOTHER We Remember Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. -Entrance Antiphon, Funeral Mass Karen Brennan, Peter Joseph Zunino Sr., Robert Duhigg, Jr, Dolores Madigan We Pray In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials -1 Peter 1:6 Jennifer Lynn Peck, Dolly Parent 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 Mass Book For 2019 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: Dec. 24 Spanish Evening Masses (7:30 p.m.): Dec. 18, 29 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 Kerstiens 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, December 17, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 3:00 p.m. Advent Day of Reconciliation Church 4:45 p.m. FF Classes Levels 3-6 School 6:00 p.m. CYO 6th Grade Boys Auditorium 6:00 p.m. Community Meal 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, December 18, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 9:30 a.m. Bible Study RBMR 4:45 p.m. FF Classes Levels 3-6 School 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. CYO 5th Grade Girls Auditorium 7:00 p.m. Divine Will Prayer Group RBUR 7:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 8:00 p.m. CYO 7th Grade Girls Auditorium Wednesday, December 19, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 9:00 a.m. Thrift Shop Open Thrift Shop 6:00 p.m. SJE/OLQA Kids Reading Night/Christmas Tree Auditorium 6:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 800 Cafeteria 6:00 p.m. Troop 800 Committee Meeting Faculty Room 6:30 p.m. FLM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Church 7:00 p.m. Spanish Baptismal Class RBMR 7:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 800 Cafeteria Thursday, December 20, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 4:00 p.m. Legion of Mary RBMR 5PM, 9PM Street Ministry Seton Chapel 6:00 p.m. CYO 5th Grade Boys Auditorium 6:15 p.m. FLM Christmas Pageant Church 7:00 p.m. CYO 6th Grade Boys Auditorium 8:00 p.m. CYO 7th Grade Girls Auditorium Friday, December 21, :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, December 22, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 9:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Group Seton Chapel 12:00 p.m. CYO 4th Grade Girls Game Auditorium 1:15 p.m. CYO 8th Grade Girls Game Auditorium 3:45 p.m. CYO 5th Grade Boys Game Auditorium Sunday, December 23, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 8:00 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (Men s) RBMR MASS SCHEDULE Monday, December 17, 2018 Advent Weekday 7:00 a.m. Katherine Chimelewski 12 Noon Vera Montalbano Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Advent Weekday 7:00 a.m. Msgr. James McDonald 12 Noon Dominick Bonaccorso 7:30 p.m. Intention Still Available Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Advent Weekday 7:00 a.m. Mary Beth Finnegan 12 Noon Marie Merola Thursday, December 20, 2018 Advent Weekday 7:00 a.m. Catherine Fleming 12 Noon Vera Montalbano Friday, December 21, 2018 Advent Weekday St. Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church 7:00 a.m. Fr. Santiago Dineros 10:30 a.m. OLQA School Mass 12 Noon Deacon Tom Gillen Saturday, December 22, 2018 Advent Weekday 8:00 a.m. Patrick Gerald Alver Fourth Sunday of Advent Mass of Anticipation 5:00 p.m. Helen Scheu 7:30 p.m. Special Intention The Rodriguez and Perez Families Sunday 7:30 a.m. Elizabeth Mary Carolan and Thomas Francis Cashman 9:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Avelino Goncalves 12:00 p.m. David Pratt 5:30 p.m. Salvatrice M. Scotto St. John the Evangelist Page 14