Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019

2 Page 2 Our Vision and Mission Statement guides our pastoral planning... Established in 1922, the parish family of St. John the Baptist Church welcomes and invites all people to our community, especially those in need. Guided by the Holy Spirit we are sustained by the Sunday Eucharist, the Word of God, and the Sacraments. All are encouraged to share their time, talent and treasure as we grow in love through our Catholic faith and the life, death and resurrection of Our Lord St. John the Baptist Pastoral Staff Phone: Pastor: Father Frank Schneider, ext. 16 pastor@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org Deacon: Fred Finter, ext. 44 deaconfred@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org Deacon: Vincent Pozzolano, ext. 45 Faith Formation Coordinator: Mrs. Jane Oliva, ext. 12 reled@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org Outreach Director: Deborah O Hare, ext. 22 stjohnsparishoutreach@gmail.com Music Coordinator: Liz McNeill (631) emcneill@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org Youth Minister: Michael Clauberg, ext. 18 youth@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org Pastoral Assistant: Barbara Johnston Bookkeeper: Lindsay Finter, ext. 17 lfinter@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org Receptionist: Jeannine Nicosia, ext. 10 office@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org Preschool : Director: Mrs. Gayle Mercurio, ext. 14 preschool@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org Secretary: Susan Plattner, ext. 19 preschool@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org Maintenance: Servio Ortiz Weekend Priest Assistants: Father Ted Howard and Msgr. John Bennett Parish Outreach Hours: Tues & Thurs 10am-2pm; Tues 7-8:30pm Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Website: General Mailbox/Front Desk: ext. 10. Contact us by office@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org

3 Page 3 Bulletin Series Paul Turner Understanding the Mass 20. Baptismal Font The baptismal font is the womb from which Christians are born. As physical birth happens only once, so does our spiritual birth. Although fonts originated as part of the furnishings for cathedrals, today virtually every Christian church building maintains a font to facilitate the welcome of new members. Fonts have many traditional shapes. Some are round, recalling a mother s womb. Some are cruciform, showing our sharing in the death of Christ. Others are tomb-shaped for the same reason. Still others form an octagon, reminding us that Christ rose on the eighth day of the week, a day outside normal time, like the eternity we will share with him through our baptism. The font may be placed in one of many traditional locations. Some are in a room to themselves. Originally, fonts were in separate buildings. At the Easter Vigil, the assembly would go out to the font to attend the baptisms, then bring the newly baptized into the church for the Eucharist. Some of our fonts, in rooms by themselves, keep this tradition, but small rooms make it difficult for the assembly to celebrate with the newly baptized. For this reason, other fonts are placed in or near the sanctuary for better visibility, or near the door of the church to symbolize our entry into the Christian community. In churches where the faithful enter each Sunday past the baptistry, they may use it to sign themselves with holy water. We remind ourselves of our baptism in Christ each time we enter our churches. Some parishes have a movable font-they wheel it in for baptisms and wheel it out afterwards. It helps visibility but lacks the reverence of a stable place. Many fonts are large enough for full immersion of the candidate. Others are small to accommodate pouring water over the head of an infant. Both forms of baptism are permitted, but a renewed interest in immersion in the universal church is introducing larger fonts in full view of the assembly, suitable for fully symbolizing our death and rising in Christ. Some fonts resemble fountains, with flowing water even when baptisms are not celebrated. The running water symbolizes life in Christ. The font is one of the most sacred areas of our churches. It deserves the reverence of the faithful, for it is there where we are reborn, where our family grows, and where we first meet Christ, whose resurrection is our destiny. Note: The baptismal font will be moved into its permanent space near the alcove where the Blessed Sacrament is currently placed. This will be in place on the first Sunday of March, March 3, Copyright 2012 Resource Publications, Inc., 160 E. Virginia St. #170, San Jose, CA 95112, (408)

4 Page 4 The next Hospitality will be February 3, 2019 after the 9:15 and 11:15 Masses. Summary of Meeting January 17, 2019 The Finance Committee reviewed the current expenses and revenues. We continue to monitor expenses carefully and are pleased to note that collections are holding. A subcommittee is investigating the cost effectiveness of converting from oil to gas heat. As part of our ongoing care of the facilities, the church doors will be repaired. No estimates have been received as of yet.

5 Page 5 Preparing for the Blessed Sacrament to move to the center of the sanctuary First weekend of March, 2019 Why do we genuflect? Genuflection is a sign of adoration. We reverence the Blessed Sacrament by genuflecting when we pass by the Blessed Sacrament. Why if I can t genuflect? Those who cannot genuflect may make a deep bow to the Blessed Sacrament. There are two types of bows. One is the deep bow to the Blessed Sacrament or to the altar. The other is the slight bow of the head before we receive Holy Communion. Do I genuflect while Mass is going on? No. During the Sacrifice of the Mass we stand, sit or kneel. There are no extra genuflections during Mass when the Blessed Sacrament is in the center of the sanctuary. Only the priest is directed to genuflect three times during Mass: once after the consecration of the bread, once after the consecration of the wine, and once before Behold the Lamb of God. Do I genuflect when I receive Holy Communion? No. The Church indicates that before receiving Holy Communion we make a slight bow of the head. I am a reader or a Eucharistic Minister. Do I genuflect during Mass? No. We do not add genuflections during the Sacrifice of the Mass. What do I do after I receive Holy Communion? During and after receiving Communion we give thanks to God by singing together the Communion Hymn. After we receive Communion we can choose to sit or to kneel. Both postures are fine. What about sitting down when the tabernacle door closes? After receiving Communion and during the singing of the Communion Hymn, we are free to either kneel or sit. There are no other directions given, except that we all stand for the Prayer After Communion. Why is there a candle lit by the Blessed Sacrament? The candle is a sign that the Blessed Sacrament is present in the tabernacle. Instead of a candle, a veil or cloth over the tabernacle can be used. Does the candle have to be a red candle? There is no preference for any color of the candle by the tabernacle. The above information can be found in church liturgy documents from and the U.S. Bishops.

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7 Page 7 St. John s Preschool Registration for September 2019-June 2020 Open Registration Monday - Thursday 9:30am to 2:30pm (or by appointment at any time) Pre-Kindergarten (4 yr olds) M-F 9:00am to 11:45 am M/W/F 9:00am to 11:45 am T/W/TH 12:00pm to 2:30pm Nursery (3 yr olds) T/TH 9:00am to 11:30 am T/TH/F 9:00am to 11:30am T/W/TH 12:00pm to 2:30pm Talented Twos (2 yr olds) M/F (Wed optional) 9:15am to 11:30am Parent /Toddler (18 mths to 2 yrs old) Wed 12:00pm to 2:00pm For more information or a tour of our classrooms, please call or visit The next Pre-Cana Session for Marriage Preparation is Saturday, March 30th Contact the Parish Office for more info.

8 Page 8 Parish Outreach is ready to assist furloughed federal employees in need of food assistance. Please contact Outreach; extension 22 or stjohnsparishoutreach@gmail.com Please stop in Tuesday or Thursday between 10 am and 2 pm. Save the date Saturday, March 16 It s our annual St. Patrick s Day Gala! This is one of our important fundraisers. It is a wonderful, festive celebration of the day with music, Irish step dancers, corn beef, shepherd s pie, beer, wine, soda, and raffles - all this for only $35. We have room for 150 guests; we sold 130 tickets last year so there is some room for growth. Why not join us for this delightful evening! Don t wait to the last minute; we just might sell out. Tickets will go on sale on the week of February 3 at the Outreach and Parish Offices. We will sell outside of mass on the weekends of February and March 2-3, We also need donations for the raffles. Do you have anything that would make a good raffle item? In addition, we need helpers to canvas local merchants for items to raffle. If you can help, call the Outreach office, ext. 22. Townhouse Raffle Tickets are on sale now at the Parish Office and Outreach Office for the raffle of a one week stay in a townhouse in Kissimmee, Florida. Dates for your stay are based on availability. All sales benefit the Outreach Ministry. The winning raffle ticket will be drawn on March 16 at the St. Patrick s Day Gala. You do not have to be present to win. Tickets are ten dollars each. THANK YOU Thank you to the Wading River Fire department for the enormous donation of food to Peggy s pantry. Thank you so much for including us in your STUFF-A- BUS 2018 endeavor. The mountain of food was very much needed.

9 Page 9 WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR SACRAMENTS (Please see the Parish Website for full details) Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday, 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Daily Mass: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. Holydays of Obligation: posted in bulletin and website Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday, 4:00pm to 4:45pm. Please feel free to call Fr. Frank and make an appointment to celebrate the sacrament. Baptism We suggest that you contact us before your child is born! Call or the Parish Office. Baptisms are scheduled monthly on the first Sunday throughout the year, and also the third Sunday from April to September. They are held at 1:00 p.m. from September thru June and at 12 noon during July and August. Marriage Contact the Parish Office so that we can arrange the marriage interview and set your date. Anointing of the Sick Call the Parish Office, or speak to Father Frank before/after Mass.

10 Page 10 Special Christmas Flower Memorials In Memory of: Dan & Eleanor Barsi MaryLou Krauza Anthony & Grace LaBarbera and Donald Frobey, Sr. Our Deceased Family Members Waskowiak & Sroczynski Families Marie Andrews and Rosemary DeMonte Irene & Vincent Riggio Kerry Ann McGrath, Joan Shannon and Brian Patrick Dwyer Richard Mandleur Russell & Jane Bedell Timothy M. Donnery and Florence & Thomas Guida Raymond Riha, Jr. Donated by: Paulette Brinka Matthew Krauza The Frobey Family The Finters Ed & Liz Waskowiak The Andrews Family Janine & Jenn Russo John McGrath Maura Mandleur Debbie Bedell Janet Donnery Elaine & Chris Brown 2018 Christmas Collection Christmas: $22,856 For the Poor: $5,531 Christmas Flowers: $2,230 Total: $30,617 Last Year: 2017 Christmas Collection Christmas: $24,901 For the Poor: $5,815 Christmas Flowers: $629 Total: $31,345

11 Page 11 Mass Presiders SUNDAY READINGS United States Catholic Conference of Bishops The readings are available in printed form and also you can listen to them on audio This Weekend: Saturday, Jan 26, 5:00 p.m. Father Frank Sunday, January 27, 7:30 a.m. Msgr. Bennett Sunday, January 27, 9:15 a.m. Father Frank Sunday, January 27, 11:15 a.m. Father Frank Catholic Online Deacon Keith Fournier s video of the readings Next Weekend: Saturday, Feb 2, 5:00 p.m. Father Ted Sunday, February 3, 7:30 a.m. Father Frank Sunday, February 3, 9:15 a.m. Msgr. Bennett Sunday, February 3, 11:15 a.m. Father Frank

12 Page 12 We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who invite a new family in town to supper, actively celebrating a corporal work of mercy as they provide welcome to a stranger. WEEKLY COLLECTIONS January 20th, 2019 $ 5, Faith Direct $ 2, Total $ 8, Special Collections: 1/27 Outreach Last year at this time: Sunday Collection $ 6, Faith Direct $ 2, Total $ 9, /3 Grammar Schools 2/24 Outreach The Christmas Collection is published this week on page 10 of the bulletin. Please consider automated giving as you reflect on support of our parish family! The fruitful ministries at our parish are examples of how many of you have answered, and continue to answer, that call. To ensure such work can continue requires not only gifts of time, but also of financial help. I ask you to prayerfully consider supporting our parish with electronic donations through Faith Direct. You can find paper enrollment forms in the parish office, or you can sign up online at by using our church code, NY Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal $47,500 Pledges $32,884 Over (Under) ($14,616) Donors 119 Payments $32,689 Percentage of Goal 69.2%

13 Page 13 Monday, January 28, 9 am Mary Ryan Upcoming Baptism Dates March 3 March 17 April 7 April 21 May 5 May 19 Tuesday, January 29, 9 am The Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Wednesday, January 30, 9 am Kristopher Appel Thursday, January 31, 9am Geraldine Connaughton Saturday, February 2, 5pm Fred Marsden Please remember the faithful departed in your prayers. John Staab Sunday, February 3, 7:30am Kristopher Appel 9:15am Betty Laguzza 11:15am Natalie Nicosia May he rest in peace.

14 Page 14 For those serving our country in the Military Michael Brennan, Patrick Hanley, Jeffrey L. Beilman Jr., Ryan Santiro, Thomas G. Verbeeck, Michelle Verbeeck, Joseph DeMonte IV, Nicholas Altman, Michael Anderson, Devin Henry, Marielle Verbeeck, Cassidy Vail, Evan Purdy, Sean Tully, Sean Brady For the Homebound, the Sick and in Hospice Care Elizabeth Wiwczar All are invited to the recitation of the Rosary after the 9 am daily mass and Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join the monthly healing service that takes place at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month. You can pray for anyone, including yourself, who you feel has a need for physical, as well as emotional healing. In Memoriam Should you like to donate the candles, bread, wine for the celebration of the Eucharist, especially in memory of a loved one, please contact the Parish Office, , ext 10. Eucharistic Adoration The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration on the main altar in the church every Wednesday afternoon, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please join us for prayer and Adoration! 2:00 p.m. Rosary for Life; 3:00 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

15 Page 15 Around our Area and our Diocese DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE REGINA MATERNITY SERVICES AND PREGNANCY SUPPORT Our Community Program provides case management services and assistance to pregnant and parenting young women. Help is available in accessing medical and mental health services, educational training, and needed supplies, when available. Group counseling is offered on topics such as parenting skills, child development, nutrition, independent living skills, anger management, and more. CALL for more information. Serving Nassau and Suffolk counties.