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

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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 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 4th Sunday of Advent/Christmas 2018 WELCOME HOME! 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. 4th Sunday of Advent (Un traductor español está disponible los martes por la noche.) St. John the Evangelist Page 1 Christmas

2 I call you friends. John 15:15 The Parish of St. John the Evangelist welcomes you to today the celebrations of the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas. We extend a special welcome to those who are returning to the Church today, and perhaps, returning to our parish today. We are honored by your presence and hope you will worship with us again. May our celebrations today remind us of the Lord s command in the Gospel of St. John the Evangelist: This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one s life for one s friends (John 15:12-13). May all who come to this place find a place of friendship and love. 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 3:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. (beginning on January 7th) 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 2

3 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Maybe the Gym wasn t so bad IT S NOT ABOUT THE BUILDING Dear Parish Family: Last year, we celebrated Christmas in the school Gymatorium and in the auditorium at Center Moriches High School. We were in the midst of open walls and uncertainty of when the restoration of the church building would ever be completed. This year, we gather in a repaired, rebuilt and restored building (except if you were praying with me in the Auditorium at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve!). We are a little more grounded. The building itself looks good. We have made some significant improvements securing the building itself and the parish for years to come. I have been taking some time to think about what has happened over the past year. Holidays allow for that, no? We think of how far we have come. Grateful for the new friendships and connections. Realizing the new opportunities that have developed and experiences that have occurred can bring a smile. It does for me. Does that mean it s all been joy to the world? Not for me. I don t know about you. I think of those who are not celebrating with me physically this year those who have moved away or received their eternal reward. I think of those for who these holiday days are tough, those whose wounds are reopened each Christmas season. I realize the work I have to do still in this relationship or that one, this struggle or another one. I see the pain this action of mine has caused and the need for reconciliation. There s still work to do. At times, there is a part of me that found the gym I don t know not so bad. We were closer together. We were united by a loss and tragedy. We were moving forward together to something new, a new place for worship and praise. We re in a beautiful building. Is it home yet? I m not sure. It s still a new place. It s getting there. Christmas is about those new places. It is about you and I being open to the restoring, repairing and rebuilding of our own lives so that Jesus might have a deeper place in it. And not that things will only look great on the outside. It is more that there will be a huge change on the inside. Why? Because Christ has entered. So maybe you re here and this parish is home for you. I hope so. Maybe you re here and you feel like a guest maybe wanted, maybe unwanted? I hope we can change that. Maybe you re here because you feel you don t have a choice? I hope you can turn that around. Christmas calls each one of us you and me to come together to create that dwelling for the presence of God in our lives. This might be a good new place to carry that out in. It might mean you becoming part of the incredible work of building the Kingdom of God at SJE. This building work is much harder than the rebuilding of the Church, I assure you. So get involved and engaged. Stop sitting back. Take a step. Bring your gifts and make our home even stronger. There are pages and pages of ways to get involved here. It also might mean that you allow us to serve and minister to you. Maybe it s through the work of the school or parish social ministry. Maybe it is allowing us to accompany you in those good times and not so bad times. The truth I m glad we have a restored church building, even though that s not what it is all about. It s becoming home. It s taking time. I hope this place of SJE can become home for you or even just a bit more homey in the weeks ahead. There s still more work to do in this church building. Maybe the same for you. Definitely the same for me. I hope we can do it together in the months and years ahead. Please pray or me. St. John the Evangelist Page 3

4 OUR LADY QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL The Catholic School in Center Moriches Come and see what makes us the family of families. OPEN HOUSE 2019 Sunday, January 27, a.m. Mass Followed by School Welcome and Tours 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and/ or Wednesday, January 30, :00 7:30 p.m. School Welcome and Tours Admissions process begins in January 2019 for the school year! Save your place at the Catholic School in Center Moriches now! Learn more about our: Commitment to Catholic values, ideals and teachings evidenced in prayer, learning, and service. Service based Middle School Academy The Mission where students are challenged academically, prepared for college (with the help of St. Joseph s College) and formed to be servant leaders. This is a safe, secure and rigorous opportunity for students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 to discover their gifts and talents and change the world. Early Childhood Program soon beginning at age 2 which provides full day and half day options (from 8:30 3:30 p.m.). Expanding Student Activities and Athletics programs helping students to make OLQA a home away from home. Special Education Program options for students who learn differently. Academic Intervention Services including our Math Lab coordinated by St. Joseph s College and the Academic Learning Center. Small, individualized educational program that both forms and challenges the mind, heart and soul. Before Care and After Care services beginning at 7 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. (available for students in our Early Childhood program as well)....and much, much more! Come and see how you can be part of the Family of Families at the Catholic School in Center Moriches. St. John the Evangelist Page 4

5 CHRISTMAS 2018 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 (A Holy Day of Obligation) Monday - 5 p.m., Tuesday -7:00 a.m., 12 Noon and 7:30 p.m. DECK THE HALLS! I t s t h a t t i m e o f y e a r a g a i n and we re looking for some volunteers to help us decorate the Church and Auditorium for Christmas. I f y o u w o u l d l i k e t o h e l p, we will gather after the 5:30 p.m. Mass tonight (Sunday evening). We can also use some help on Wednesday morning (12/26/18) at 10:00 a.m. If you re free to help then, please jsureau@sjecm.org. 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 5

6 Cleaning Up...on the inside and outside! 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. CHURCH CLEANERS NEEEDED We are looking for parishioners who would be willing to assist with a weekly cleaning of the church b u i l d i n g w h i c h w o u l d 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 contact Fr. John at or to jsureau@sjecm.org. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Mondays 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. + Thursdays 1 pm to 5 pm Seton Chapel + Convent Building SJE is privileged to have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday evenings and Thursday afternoons in Seton Chapel. (Seton Chapel is located in the Convent Building, the white house south of the school building.) 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 MONDAY AFTERNOONS BEGINNING January 7, (Please note that Exposition will not take place on Monday, December 24th or Monday, December 31st.) 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 to Fr. John at jsureau@sjecm.org. "Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence. - -St. Pope John Paul II St. John the Evangelist Page 6

7 The Sounds of the Season OLQA s students shared the sounds and sights of the Advent and Christmas season at our annual Christmas Concert and Pageant! We are blessed with a dedicated faculty and committed students. 4th Sunday of Advent/Christmas 2018 OUR LADY QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL The Catholic School in Center Moriches The Mission Transforming the Local Community On Saturday, December 15, 2018, the eighth graders of The Mission hosted a movie screening of The Human Experience as a way to raise awareness to the issues of global poverty and how we can address some of these issues in our community here and now. The event was held at the Center Moriches High School A uditori um. Filmmaker Michael Campo, co-founder of Grassroots Films, answered questions about the movie and his experiences in producing it. This event and others throughout Advent raised funds for a family in need in Albania. SJE Academic Learning Center For OLQA students presently and opening to all students in January/February 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. Families in our Faith Formation program should have received a survey about the ways we are seeking to expand this program to better serve you. We are looking for teachers retired and active to become part of the Academic Learning Center. Presently, the center is open on Wednesday afternoons. It will expand to later afternoon hours in January (day to be determined). All students are requested to register in advance. You can register at olqany.org or sjecm.org or call the Parish Office at St. John the Evangelist Page 7

8 WHAT S SJE Family Life Ministry Upcoming Mercy Sunday Events (1/3, 2/10): January 13th Correction Office Appreciation Reception and blessing February 10th Sandwich Day Sandwich Making Day for Local Outreach Ministries within our community March Holy Week Children s Service Spring Holy Mary s Meals Run/Walk 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. We are looking for some members to help make our mission statement a reality. If you have skills in creating costumes for children, or can help organize a run/walk. We need you. Please contact: Linda Filosa Lindalos3@optonline.net or cell: 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! St. John the Evangelist Page 8

9 How do I register? So many people who come to St. John s often wonder why it s important to register. By registering in a parish: You make a formal commitment to this community of faith.basically saying, I want to belong This parish makes a formal commitment to you, basically saying, We want to be here for you! You will be better informed about all that is happening here at SJE, basically saying, Get involved we need you!!! *Please note: We will only be able to produce tax forms for those who are formally registered and use envelopes (or, eventually, electronic giving). To register, contact the Parish Office at or to rectory@sjecm.org to make an appointment with a member of our Pastoral Team. You will no longer be able to register by coming into the office without making an appointment. 4th Sunday of Advent/Christmas 2018 FAQs About SJE! We re getting married! We love to celebrate weddings at SJE! If you have plans to get married, contact St. John s ASAP to meet with one of our priests. At this meeting, you can Select a date Learn about Marriage Preparation, i.e. Pre-Cana Find out why marriage makes a difference and much more! To make an appointment, contact the Parish Office at or to rectory@sjecm.org. If you would like a particular priest to preside at your wedding, it might best to contact him using the addresses on the front cover of the bulletin. I want to get my child baptized!!! How great is this!!! What a wonderful celebration for our parish when parents bring their child to Church to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism. First, contact the Parish Office at or via at rectory@sjecm.org to meet with one of our parish priests or deacon. Both parents will need to attend this meeting. Second, you will attend a Baptismal Preparation Class led by our parish staff. You will sign up for this class at the meeting with one of our parish s priests or deacon. Third, Baptisms are generally celebrated in English on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays and in Spanish on the 2nd Sunday of each month. You will select this date at your initial meeting. Now about my funeral.. Well we re not looking to plan that any time soon, but we can always use help with our 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. St. John the Evangelist Page 9

10 RCIA Do you want to be Catholic? Do you want to be baptized? Were you baptized into another Christian faith but now want to join the Catholic Church? Then the RCIA is for you! The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the Church s process for adult women and men who want to join the Catholic Church. It involves learning about the Catholic faith, sharing faith with others and participating in the life of the Church. If you want to learn more, contact Suzan Fitzpatrick by leaving a message at or ing rcia@sjecm.org. Can you help by being a minister of hospitality? By joining our group of candidates and catechumens? By sharing faith? If so, let us know! In the sacraments of Christian initiation we are freed from the power of darkness and joined to Christ s death, burial and resurrection. - Christian Initiation, 1 ADULT CONFIRMATION Are you an adult interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation? If you are a baptized Catholic, but have not been fully initiated, we offer a process for those who desire to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. For adults who desire more information, contact Suzan Fitzpatrick at rcia@sjecm.org. For teenagers and their families who desire more inform a t i o n, c o n t a c t t h e F a i t h Formation Office at , ext 5 or e- mail to faithformation@sjecm.org.. St. John the Evangelist Page 10

11 This past September, SJE hosted its second annual Spirit Day! It was a great day for our parish and local community! Plans for Spirit Day 2019 are already underway. If you would like to get even more involved, contact Fr. John at jsureau@sjecm.org. Thanks to our Spirit Day Sponsors Above All Fence Allstate - Center Moriches Angelo and Lillian Rollo Annette Eaderesto Baby Moon Restaurant Bay Gardens Bridgehampton National Bank Center Moriches Fire Department Center Moriches Veterinary Hospital Century 21 Cor-Ace Realty, Inc. CORE BTS Crossfit Kryptonite Dammayer Construction Company Desi Masonry Products Dun Rite Appliance Company East End Sign Design Enes Carnesecca and Jerry Frunzi Environmental Assessment and Remediations Grammas Consultants Jet Sanitation Service Corps. John and Helen May and Family John and Joseph Perno and Family Law Office of Elizabeth Harrington Lillian's Hair Studio SJE SPIRIT DAY Lund Valve Testing M & M Travel Matt and Kelly - The Pomara Family Megaton Pools Moriches Bay Deli Moriches Bay Diner Moriches Bay Realty Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith Mrs. Rose Bente Out East Therapy of NY Pinto Pools Plum Cottage Interior Design ProFlame Inc. Queen of All Hearts Knights of Columbus REP Electric Rico's Clothing Roy Probeyahn and Sons SJE Ministry of Consolation Swezey Fuel Company The Garzero Family The Lapham Family The Matthews Family The Parks Family The Sureau Family Twin Ponds Cabinetry St. John the Evangelist Page 11

12 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 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/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 Ernie s Place St. John s Food Pantry Ministry Mondays 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. SHOPPING LIST Canned vegetables Pork and Beans Pasta sauce and pasta Canned foods and meats Toilet paper Jelly Thank you for your continued generosity. Cut out this list and bring it with you when you go shopping! St. John the Evangelist Page 12

13 SENIOR MINISTRY Sister Ann Berendes, IHM , x. 127 SJE LOVES SENIORS! This September, SJE started Senior Ministry our latest outreach to our parishioners and local community members. In the same ways that parishes support young people we need to take care of our wisdom members too! Sister Ann Berendes who served as our Director of Parish Social Ministry agreed to take on this new role and begin this new ministry! We have many activities for seniors and hopefully even more to come! From Advent retreats to home visits to prayer group meetings, we are always trying to bring seniors together to nourish our parish community and we seek to support and nourish them. Some Senior Ministry news... 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. 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 Wishing Everyone A MERRY CHRISTMAS! Class & Office Hours Holiday Schedule Please note that we will not be having classes from Saturday, December 22 through Tuesday, January 1. Classes will resume on Saturday, January 5. Please Note: Our offices will be closed from Monday, December 24-Tuesday, January 1. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 2. Getting Into The Christmas Spirit! From acting out the Christmas story to sending Christmas cards to veterans, our Faith Formation classes found many ways to prepare for the Christmas Season! Upcoming Parent Meetings: Level 7: Please be sure to join us for our next parent meeting in January, which will be held during class times. Come to ONE of the following meetings: Monday, January 6PM-7PM OR 7:15-8:15PM in the Auditorium Level 1: Please be sure to join us for our next parent meeting in January, which will be held during class times. Come to ONE of the following meetings: Saturday, January 8:30AM-9:30AM OR 10AM-11AM in the Auditorium St. John the Evangelist Page 13

14 How do I register? So many people who come to St. John s often wonder why it s important to register. By registering in a parish: You make a formal commitment to this community of faith.basically saying, I want to belong This parish makes a formal commitment to you, basically saying, We want to be here for you! You will be better informed about all that is happening here at SJE, basically saying, Get involved we need you!!! *Please note: Beginning with the 2017 year, we will only be able to produce tax forms for those who are formally registered and use envelopes (or, eventually, electronic giving). To register, contact the Parish Office at or to rectory@sjecm.org to make an appointment with a member of our Pastoral Team. You will no longer be able to register by coming into the office without making an appointment. 4th Sunday of Advent/Christmas 2018 FAQs About SJE! We re getting married! We love to celebrate weddings at SJE! If you have plans to get married, contact St. John s ASAP to meet with one of our priests. At this meeting, you can Select a date Learn about Marriage Preparation, i.e. Pre-Cana Find out why marriage makes a difference and much more! To make an appointment, contact the Parish Office at or to rectory@sjecm.org. If you would like a particular priest to preside at your wedding, it might best to contact him using the addresses on the front cover of the bulletin. I want to get my child baptized!!! How great is this!!! What a wonderful celebration for our parish when parents bring their child to Church to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism. First, contact the Parish Office at or via at rectory@sjecm.org to meet with one of our parish priests or deacon. Both parents will need to attend this meeting. Second, you will attend our Belonging Program led by an amazing team of parishioners. You will sign up for this program at the meeting with one of our parish s priests or deacon. Third, Baptisms are generally celebrated in English on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays and in Spanish on the 2nd Sunday of each month. You will select this date at your initial meeting. Now about my funeral.. Well we re not looking to plan that any time soon, but we can always use help with our 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. St. John the Evangelist Page 14

15 RECTORY HOURS The Rectory is the BLUE HOUSE on Ocean Avenue. It is here where you can make appointments to meet with one of our priests, pick up a Mass Card, drop off materials and is usually a good first stop when at SJE. We seek to be as present as we can to those who come to our doors. We are open from 9:30 9 Monday Thursday and 9:30 2 from Friday Sunday. We close from 12 to 1 each day to give our staff some time free. HOLIDAY HOURS As we celebrate the feasts of Christmas and New Years as well as the feast day of our parish St. John the Evangelist on December 27 th, please note the change in office hours for Monday, December 24, :30 12 Noon Tuesday, December 25, 2018 All offices are closed. Thursday, December 27, a.m. to 12 Noon. All offices will close in observance of the Feast of St. John the Evangelist. Monday, December 31, :30 12 Noon Tuesday, January 1, 2019 All offices are closed. SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS 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 th Sunday of Advent/Christmas 2018 PARISH LIFE PRAYING FOR AND MINISTERING TO THE SICK But when someone is sick, we at times think: let s call for the priest to come ; no, then he will bring bad luck, let s not call him, or he will scare the sick person. Why do we think this? Because the idea is floating about that the undertakers arrive after the priest. And this is not true. The priest comes to help the sick or elderly person; that is why the priest s visit to the sick is so important; we ought to call the priest to the sick person s side and say: come, give him the anointing, bless him. -Pope Francis As Catholics, we are called to pray for and minister to the sick and the ill. At St. John s, it one of the ways we bring the Light of Christ to those in need. Those who are seriously ill or facing surgery, as well as those in danger of death, should receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Please call the Parish Office and ask for one of our priests. If you or a family member are ill and wish to receive Holy Communion, please contact the parish office. One of our parish priests will come visit you and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Community will then visit each week. We pray for the sick and the homebound at Mass each week. To add your name or the name of a loved one, please contact the Parish Office at or e- mail to rectory@sjecm.org. Parish Social Ministry Memorial Cards NOW AVAILABLE 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 during office hours. St. John the Evangelist Page 15

16 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 College St. John the Evangelist Page 16

17 Comunidad Hispano de San Juan Evangelista, Center Moriches 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. 4th Sunday of Advent/Christmas 2018 Next Week s Readings The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Reading I: Sirach 3:2-6, or 1 Samuel 1:20-22, Kindness and respect for parents is urged. Responsorial Psalm: PS 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 or PS 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10 Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21 or Colossians 3:12-17 or 1 John 3:1-2, What is expected of the chosen of God. Gospel: Luke 2:41-52 Jesus is found in the temple 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 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 Sunday 12/16/18: $17,502 (2017: $15,519) Usted o alguien que usted conoce tiene más de 7 años y necesita los Sacramentosdel 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. Catholic Education: $2,001 (2017: $1,623) Each week, we provide envelopes for specific areas of parish life. This allows us to focus our stewardship in certain areas. St. John the Evangelist Page 17

18 PREPARING FOR THE WEEK AHEAD MEETINGS OF THE WEEK RBMR Red Barn 1st Floor Mtg. Room/RBUR Upper Room Monday, December 24, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 7:00 p.m. AL-A-TEEN Meeting RBUR 7:15 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Seton Chapel Tuesday, December 25, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 9:30 a.m. Bible Study RBMR 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 26, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 9:00 a.m. Thrift Shop Open Thrift Shop 6:00 p.m. CYO SSPP 5th Grade Boys Auditorium 6:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 800 Cafeteria 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, December 27, :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 7:00 p.m. CYO 6th Grade Boys Auditorium 8:00 p.m. CYO 7th Grade Girls Auditorium Friday, December 28, :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 29, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 9:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Group Seton Chapel Sunday, December 30, :30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous RBMR 8:00 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (Men s) RBMR MASS SCHEDULE Monday, December 24, 2018 Advent Weekday 7:00 a.m. Intention Still Available The Nativity of the Lord Mass of Anticipation December 24th 4:00 p.m. (church) Those Remembered: Christmas Spiritual Bouquet 4:00 p.m. (aud.) Those Remembered: Christmas Spiritual Bouquet 6:00 p.m. Those Remembered: Christmas Spiritual Bouquet 9:00 p.m. Those Remembered: Christmas Spiritual Bouquet Midnight Christmas Day December 25th Those Remembered: Christmas Spiritual Bouquet 7:30 a.m. Those Remembered: Christmas Spiritual Bouquet 9:00 a.m. Those Remembered: Christmas Spiritual Bouquet 10:30 a.m. Those Remembered: Christmas Spiritual Bouquet 12 Noon Those Remembered: Christmas Spiritual Bouquet Wednesday, December 26, 2018 St. Stephen, the First Martyr 7:00 a.m. Special Intention- Peggy & Peter Formisano 12 Noon Helen and James Keane Thursday, December 27, 2018 St. John, Apostle and Evangelist 7:00 a.m. Rose Vigliotta and Family 12 Noon Richard Seguino Friday, December 28, 2018 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 7:00 a.m. Louis Cordeiro 12 Noon Juan Martinez Saturday, December 29, 2018 Fifth Day in the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 8:00 a.m. Anthony and Irene Gracco The Holy Family Mass of Anticipation 5:00 p.m. Deceased Members of the De Felippi Family 7:30 p.m. Intention Still Available Sunday 7:30 a.m. Vivian Cordeiro 9:00 a.m. Harry Conn 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish 12:00 p.m. Michael Mingino 5:30 p.m. Alexander and Joan Turpin St. John the Evangelist Page 18