CHURCH OF SAINTS ANTHONY & JOSEPH THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 10, 2019

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1 SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF SAINTS ANTHONY & JOSEPH 7516 No. Main Street Newport, NY Rectory Parish Office: 7514 No. Main Street Phone: (315) Office Hours: Mon. & Wed. 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m So. Main Street Herkimer, NY Parish Office: 344 So. Washington Street Phone: (315) Faith Formation: (315) Office Hours: Mon Thurs. 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 10, 2019 Inspiration for the week Have you ever felt a compelling urge to respond to a situation and then found yourself questioning whether you should do so? Fear often takes hold of us, and we find ourselves making excuses for why it is better to just mind our own business. There is a voice within each of us that is saying, "Follow me". What does this prompting mean? The purpose of discipleship is not to secure our own station in life and enhance our comfort zone. Discipleship is about taking risks and venturing forth into the unknown, tending to the needs of others and being prophetic voices of change. We will not drink deeply of life until we listen to the voice of God within. When God asks, "Whom shall I send?", will you reply, "Here I am? send me!"? PASTORAL STAFF Reverend Quy N. Vo, Pastor Monica Edwards & Josephine Payne, Bookkeepers Andrew Tolpa, Youth Ministry Liz Fusco, Faith Formation Grades 1st 6th Deacon Ron Ste-Marie & David Hughes, Buildings & Grounds, Maintenance John Butler & Janet Strumlock, Trustees Varnum Harris, Music Ministry & St. John s Cemetery Janine Lynch, Sacristan Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon. & Wed. 9:00 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation: 9:00 a.m. Susan Baldwin, Office Manager/Secretary Michael Young, Finance Manager Deacon Ron Ste-Marie, Facilities Supervisor Stephen Gloo & Deborah Schoff, Trustees Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 6:00 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Tues. & Thurs. 8:00 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation: 12:10 p.m. BAPTISM: To make arrangements, please contact the Parish Office of the parish you belong to. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Please contact parish office SIX months in advance. One year for those who are under age of 21. Pre-Cana is expected. Wedding dates are scheduled after meeting the Pastor. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Can be administered at any stage of a person s illness. If possible, one SHOULD NOT wait until someone is near death before requesting an anointing. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: St. John s Saturday 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m., Sts. Anthony & Joseph s 5:25 p.m. 5:50 p.m. on Saturday or by appointment, just call the parish office. FUNERALS are held on Monday thru Thursday and Saturday. SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS Please contact Fr. Vo at the parish office or Vicar for Vocation Office at (518)

2 THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 10, 2019 GOSPEL MEDITATION ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE SCRIPTURE. Do you have enough? Many of us come from a nation of material abundance. We have all the things we could possibly need not only to survive, but to thrive - food, shelter, mental ability, income, access to medical care. Most people in human history lived with far less than we. So why are we so dissatisfied? Some Christians can be drawn to the "prosperity Gospel." This is the idea that following God will bring us material abundance in this life. That surely seems to be the story of today's Gospel! Peter and his friends chose - with some faith - to put out their nets a final time at Jesus' command. "They caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing. They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come to help them. They came and filled both boats so that they were in danger of sinking." What gift! What abundance! What prosperity! Peter and his friends caught more fish than they'd ever seen. Yet what is their response to this material abundance, this gift from God? They leave it behind. "When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him." Praying for God to meet our physical, material needs is not a bad thing! Jesus himself includes "give us this day our daily bread" in the prayer he teaches his disciples. The question is, how do we respond when our prayers are answered? Do we thank God briefly, or perhaps ignore Him completely and move on with our lives? Or do we respond as Peter did? "God? You showed up in an area that has no bearing on my eternal salvation. You gave me a gift I didn't even really need. You love me! You really do love me." Is our gratitude only surface level? Or do we allow ourselves, like Peter did, to respond with wonder, awe, and deeper discipleship? THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Today s Scripture readings can be found in the GIA Hymnal number 1106 Our Prayer s response is: Jesus, Son of God, hear us WHY DO WE DO THAT? CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED Question: What kind of religious practices should we begin, once we marry, to help us practice our faith each day? Answer: Your spiritual life as a couple is important. The sacrament of Marriage is a gift and a grace, but living it well isn't always easy! It requires intentionality and perseverance. Growing your spiritual life as a couple also requires a plan. Life can be incredibly busy. There's never "enough time" for everything we want to do. But we can live by our priorities. If we don't prioritize prayer, we'll find it slowly disappear from our lives.if you're not already praying individually, that's a good place to start. If your schedules are similar, take some quiet time at the same time to help hold each other accountable. Praying together is also important! You could start by looking at the religious practices of your family and of families around you that you respect. Talk with your spouse about the ones who make the deepest impression on you or were most meaningful when you were young. Think about what you want your future children to experience. Making faith a commitment now will mean it is engrained habit when you grow your family. Ultimately, these faith practices should help us grow in our love for God and for one another. Scripture readings for the week of February 10, 2019 Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8/1 Cor 15:1-11/Lk 5:1-11 Monday: Gn 1:1-19/Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20-2:4a/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17/Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25/Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8/Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24/Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Jer 17:5-8/1 Cor 15:12, 16-20/Lk 6:17, STS. ANTHONY & JOSEPH FINANCIAL CORNER Collection Date Collection Amount Year to Date Total Year to Date Required Cumulative Deficit 2/3/19 $2, $74, $112, $37, The weekly amount needed from collection is approx. $3,500 for the Money Counters February 11, 2019 H. Tangorra, P. Tripolone ST. JOHN S SACRIFICIAL GIVING Regular Collection 2/3/19: $1, Evangelist 2/3/19: $ This week s second collection: Fuel Collection Next week's second collection: Faith Formation If you are away, please remember the parish with your envelope gift on your return. We appreciate your ongoing support. Sts. Anthony and Joseph s Boiler Fund The cost of the replacement of the boiler is $64, As of 2/5/19, we have collected for this fund $7, Please help our church to meet this goal and to keep our church warm during the winter months. THE GOOD NEWS CENTER Luncheon- Don t Just Do Lent, Practice Lent. Practice makes perfect. - Join us as we welcome back Dave Barosci who will help us make Lent more meaningful with his talk Don t Just Do Lent, Practice Lent. Dave, a national speaker for over 15 years, gives a unique perspective on Lent. His approach to Lent is to look at many different ways that you can practice virtues. One would expect to hear about practicing the virtue of love and thus, that is part of his presentation. But he also challenges us to think outside the box in practicing virtue. Imagine practicing confrontation. While that may sound like something to avoid, it may be needed at the appropriate times. Join us on Thursday, March 7th at 11 AM as we learn more about these unique practices and enjoy lunch afterwards. If interested contact Michele at The cost is $12 or for 1992 Society member, $10. Please register by February 28th. For more information please visit our website at Worldwide Marriage Encounter "Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose hope is the LORD." Trust the Lord to strengthen and enrich your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Oct 18-20, 2019 in ALBANY, NY and Mar 8-10, 2019 in Duxbury, MA. For more information, call Ed & Rhonda Staats at or visit them at wwmenyalb.org/.

3 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTERS Feb. 9 & 10, 2019 Mass Time Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. Lector L. Farber L. Slatton Cup Minister G. & D. Lyman A. Hennings, C. Coman Altar Servers Volunteer Volunteer Next Weekend February 16 & 17, 2019 Mass Time Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. Lector G. Choquette J. Butler Cup Minister A. Choquette, R. Hughes C. McCormack, S. Butler Altar Servers Volunteer Volunteer ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST WEEKLY CALENDAR Saturday, Feb. 9 Faith Formation Family Mass & Get Together 4:00 pm Sunday, Feb. 10 ONLY Grades K 6th NO FAITH FORMATION CLASS Sunday, Feb. 10 Faith Formation Grades 7th 10th 3:00 pm 5:00 Sts. Anthnony and Joseph Hall in Herkimer. Class Ends after 4:15 pm Mass Monday, Feb. 11 Bible 9:30 a.m. in the Office/Rectory ST. JOHN S NEWPORT MUSIC FOR BOTH MASSES Entrance Hymn: The SUMMONS #790 Res. Psalm138: IN THE SIGHT OF THE ANGELS, I WILL SING YOUR PRAISES, O LORD Offertory Hymn: LORD, WHEN YOU CAME/Pescardor de Hombres #781 Communion Hymn: HERE I AM LORD #777 Sending Forth: YOU WALK ALONG OUR SHORELINE #797 ST. JOHN PARISH S FAITH FORMATION FAMILY MASS Family Mass and Get-Together Grades K 6 Faith Formation will have a Family Mass on SATURDAY, 2/9/19 at the 4:00 PM vigil mass at St. John s followed by Parish-wide Get-Together in the church hall. Please plan to join us for this Eucharistic Celebration and time of food, fun & fellowship. Please Note that this event will replace the Sunday morning Faith Formation scheduled for 2/10/19. ENVELOPES & TAXES: It is that time of year when tax returns have to be filed. As you may know, you can claim your church offertory contributions as a tax deductible donation, as long as we have a record of your contributions (i.e. if you use envelopes). This is a good time of year to encourage those who do not use envelopes to think about using them. Contribution statements are available by calling the parish office. St. John s ( ) Sts. Anthony & Joseph ( ) Sts. Anthony and Joseph Church Parish Office will be updating the parish list. If you would like to have your name/address changed or spelled differently on all parish mailings, please call or - sts.anthonyandjoseph@gmail.com. Thank you. STS. ANTHONY AND JOSEPH PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTERS Feb. 9 & Mass Time Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Lector (s) J. Cirillo J. Key Cup Ministers E. Healy, D. Sweeney J. Fahy, B. Wiliczka Children s homily Next Weekend February 16 & 17, 2019 Mass Time Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Lector (s) D. Sweeney Cup Ministers J. Macri, C. Gloo L. Warner, T. Powers Children s homily J. Guzewich Altar Servers A. Baldwin, X. Palmieri, R. Nietes, T. Johnson C. Johnson Altar Servers A. Baldwin R. Nietes, C. Putney STS. ANTHONY & JOSEPH WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, Feb. 10 Faith Formation grades K 11:15 a.m. in Office Sunday, Feb. 10 Faith Formation Grades 7th 10th 3:00 pm 5:00 Sts. Anthnony and Joseph Hall in Herkimer. Class Ends after 4:15 pm Mass. Mon. Feb. 11 Crusaders 7:00 p.m. in Hall Tues. Feb. 12 Christian Service Committee 7:00 p.m. in Hall Thurs, Feb. 14 Bible 9:00 a.m. in the Office REFLECT AND RESPOND TO THE SCRIPTURE: First Reading In witnessing the revelation of God's holy presence, Isaiah was deeply troubled by his own sin. Then the Lord freed him from his sin, and he was open to do God's will. How would you describe your spiritual disposition after reconciliation with the Lord? Second Reading Paul reports to the Corinthians of the many people to whom Jesus revealed himself after he rose from the dead. Paul includes himself on that list, speaking frequently of God's grace. Where do you see God's grace in your life? Gospel Reading Luke offers us a lot of insights into the personality of Peter with his account of Jesus' call of the first disciples. What do we know about Peter based on this call narrative? SEASONAL REFLECTION: Sts. Cyril & Methodius These brothers by birth became brothers in mission. Cyril and Methodius were born to a Greek diplomat in the 800s. The two brothers served in local governmental posts before each withdrew to a monastery. Their lives changed when the political leadership in Eastern Europe - what is now Ukraine - requested priests who spoke the native Slavic languages. Cyril and Methodius had proven themselves as able administrators and holy men, so they were sent as missionaries. First, Cyril invented an alphabet. This became the foundation for what is now used today and is still called the Cyrillic alphabet! Next, the brothers translated the Gospels, the Psalms, and other liturgical books into the native language of the people. Their work spread across Eastern Europe. God indeed raises up saints for their times!

4 St. John the Baptist, Newport Week of February 9, 2019 February 17, 2019 SATURDAY, February 9 Weekday in Ordinary Time 4:00 p.m. Anthony D Onofrio (Living) Req. Knights of Columbus Betty Dow Req. Chris and Joe Mead SUNDAY, February 10 The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Melvin James Holt Req. Theresa Eykelhoff Betty Dow Req. Joe and Dianne Fiacco MONDAY, February 11 Our Lady of Lourdes 9:00 a.m. Celebrant Intention TUESDAY, February 12 Weekday in Ordinary Time WEDNESDAY, February 13 Weekday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Celebrant Intention THURSDAY, February 14 Saints Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop FRIDAY, February 15 Weekday in Ordinary Time SATURDAY, February 16 Weekday in Ordinary Time 4:00 p.m. Betty Dow Req. Angie Bettolini Mickey, Joe, and Jason Murphy Req. Family SUNDAY, February 17 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Rita Jo Lynch Req. Janine Lynch POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR February 2019 Universal Victims For a generous welcome to the victims of human trafficking, enforced prostitution, and violence. RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS: Have you ever participated in various trust exercises, where you have to place your faith in others around you? Maybe it was falling backwards with your eyes closed while the person's voice speaking to you seemed to drift further away. Maybe it was jumping from a height into people's arms that didn't seem strong enough to catch you. These activities were supposed to show you the meaning of trust and help grow that trust in you for your comrades. Sometimes it worked. Other times, some prankster would actually let you fall, and then you learned to trust no one. So much for building up our ability to trust. Trust is important, especially in our relationship with Jesus. He calls us all the time and asks for us to trust. However, because of doubt or a desire to follow our own will, we choose to disregard his request. After objecting to Jesus' request to lower his net into the water, Peter was humbled when he caught so much fish that the net began to tear. Peter was a fisherman by trade. Surely he knew what the catch was probably going to be that day. But Jesus asked him to follow his will. Peter wanted to follow his own. Peter realized that his trust from then on should be in the Lord. Do you sometimes think your generosity will bear little fruit? Do you wonder if your surrender to God in stewardship living really amounts to much at all? Trust in Jesus, the one who calls you to this life. His word is truth, and he would never let you fall. -Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS Please remember our parish in your will and estate planning

5 Sts. Anthony and Joseph, Herkimer Week of February 9 February 17, 2019 SATURDAY, February 9 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:00 p.m Frances Bermudez Req. Mayme Franco Jean Marie Aiello Req. The Todd Family Robert Shinos Req. St. Anthony s Crusaders Philip Vallese Req. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Palumbo SUNDAY, February 10 The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 a.m. Philip Vallese Req. Marilyn and Peter Newkirk Robert Lasowski Req. Joe and Maureen Harrer Robert Shinos Req. Kim (Ocuto), Dan, and William Gurley Anthony and Maria Petucci (Anniv.) Req. Children Anthony Baggetta Req. Mary Dawidowicz & Gilda Murphy MONDAY, February 11 Our Lady of Lourdes TUESDAY, February 12 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Florence Caliguire Req. Mary Angelotti WEDNESDAY, February 13 Weekday in Ordinary Time THURSDAY, February 14 Saints Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop 8:00 a.m. Nina Davis Req. David and Belinda Evangelista FRIDAY, February 15 Weekday in Ordinary Time SATURDAY, February 16 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:00 p.m Sally Evangelista Req. Frank Evangelista SUNDAY, February 17 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 a.m. Rudolph Scialdo Req. Cheryl Zumbo Philip Vallese Req. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Catroppa Armando Vallese (Birthday) Req. Family Jerry Sullivan (Anniv.) Req. Family The sanctuary lamp is given in loving memory of: Anthony Baggetta Given by: Mary Franco Sts. Anthony and Joseph Church Training Schedule Lectors and Eucharist Ministers (Church) - choose one -Weds. Feb. 6:30 p.m. or Sat. Feb. 16th after 6:00 p.m. Mass Sacristans Sunday, Feb. 17th after 10:00 a.m. Mass (Church) Altar Servers choose one Saturday, March 2nd after 6:00 p.m. Mass or Sunday, March 3rd after 10:00 a.m. Mass (Church) Money Counters Monday, March 9:00 a.m (Office) Martha s Ministry Thursday, Feb. 28th after 8:00 a.m. Mass (Church) Funeral Liturgies Thursday, Feb. 6:00 p.m. (Church). If you have any questions or concerns please call the parish Thank you. On February 3, the church honors St. Blaise who was both bishop and martyr. His feast day is associated with the blessing of the throat. In honoring St. Blaise,. We will be having the blessing of the throat at both parishes after all masses this weekend of Saturday & Sunday February 9 & 10, 2019.