1488 NORTH COUNTRY ROAD WADING RIVER, NY Fax: Fourth Sunday of Easter

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1 1488 NORTH COUNTRY ROAD WADING RIVER, NY Fax: Fourth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017

2 Page 2 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00-5:00 Pastor: Father Frank Schneider, ext. 16 pastor@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org Deacon: Fred Finter, ext 17 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 Associate Coordinator: Michael D Onofrio Music Director: Mrs. Elizabeth McNeill (631) emcneill@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org Preschool Director: Mrs. Gayle Mercurio, ext. 14 preschool@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org Continuing Care : Barbara Tubito-Megara, ext. 18 continuingcare@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org Pastoral Assistant: Barbara Johnston, ext. 13 Bookkeeper: Lindsay Finter office@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org Preschool Secretary/Front Desk: Susan Plattner preschool@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org Maintenance: Servio Ortiz Contact us by office@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org SACRAMENTS Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30, 9:15 and 11:15 Daily Mass Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Holyday of Obligation: 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 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 Center. Baptisms are scheduled monthly on the first Sunday at 1:00 pm. In the spring and summer we also celebrate baptisms on the third Sunday. Marriage Contact the Parish Center so that we can arrange the marriage interview and set your date. Anointing of the Sick Call the Parish Center.

3 Page 3 Good News! Children s Liturgy of the Word will continue through the end of June! Sunday Mass is such an important part of family life, and we will continue to make our children feel welcome at mass, and help them participate and understand God s Word. During the 9:15 mass we will dismiss the young people for their own homily and they will return around the time of the Creed. We will take a break from this ministry during July and August and pick up again after Labor Day. Giovanna Aceto Greyson Becker Grace Belmonte Colson Bobinski Jason Brabant Cassandra Casale Michael Ceschini Richard Cordano Anthony Cravotta Donato D Agostino Michael Daleo Jake Davis Evan DeGroot Lucas Diamond Meghan Foehr Ella Frazetto Leonardo Gigante Gianna Grant Emilia Haas Emily Hermanns Madison Herr Zachary Higgins Blessings on our 2017 First Communicants! Mason Hoy Scarlett Illiano Robert Kall Emma Kearns Lex Key Ayla Kops Aliya Leonard Brayden Lewis Brett Lynch Zachary Makarewicz Leo Marcario Mackenzie Martin Jackson McClelland Sean McNeill, Jr. Katherine McQuade Avery Mendelsohn Ashley Morello Timothy Nigrel Victoria Olivo Evan Perez Jason Perez Jordyn Potter Andrew Rivera Anthony Rodgers Mackenna Ryan Joseph Sardone Liam Scherer Anthony Serratore Collin Sheridan Liam Sherman Mia Stallone Forrest Tepfenhardt John Waggoner John Wagner Timothy Worthington Tanner Zgutowicz

4 Page 4 Camp: August 14 to August 18, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Opening Mass: Sunday, August 10:15 a.m. Closing Mass: Sunday, August 10:15 a.m. OR Sign up ONLINE at Family Information Last Name: Parents: Street: Town: Phone: (required) Parish: (if not St. John) Emergency #: Emergency Contact: Relationship: Registration $40 per Camper (K-6 h grade) $40 per Counselor-in-Training (CIT) (7 th gr.) $30 per Counselor(8th-12th) Name #1: Grade entering in fall Circle: Camper CIT Counselor Name #2: Grade entering in fall Circle: Camper CIT Counselor Name #3: Grade entering in fall Circle: Camper CIT Counselor Name #4: Grade entering in fall Circle: Camper CIT Counselor Return this completed form, with your check made payable to St. John the Baptist, to the Parish Center, Attention: VBC. Questions? use VBCatStJohnsWR@gmail.com

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6 Page 6 Proposed Mission Statement for our Parish Proposed Mission Statement for our Parish The Pastoral Council has been working on a brief description of our parish to help identify who we are and to guide us in our pastoral planning. The Statement will change as our parish changes in the future. After discussions during the past three meetings, the Council reached consensus with this Statement: Established in 1922, the parish family of St. John the Baptist Church welcomes and invites all people of the 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 Jesus Christ. Would you like to give the Council feedback on the proposed Mission Statement? Does the mission statement reflect the values of our parish? Yes No Do you have any comments for the Council? (your name) You can drop this in the collection basket, or send to the Parish Office.

7 Page 7.The Finance Committee met on Thursday evening, April 27th. Current Budget: The submitted and approved budget for 2016/17 anticipated total revenues of $787k and a loss of $95k. In fact revenues are running at a stronger pace than anticipated both for collections and Pre-school. Both of these trends are linked to a renewed spirit of family felt by parishioners. In addition, extra efforts were made to curtail expenses and those have been successful. There is reasonable hope the parish will finish the fiscal year ( 8/31/17) with a breakeven bottom line. While quite an accomplishment, it is not assured, thus we need to keep our eye on the ball. Budget Preparation for : The first attempt has resulted in a deficit of $47k. The parish is required to submit a break-even budget. The Pastoral Council has advised Fr. Frank that the parish bring on board a Youth Minister, as well as address other pastoral issues. We will revisit the proposed budget at the next meeting, and work together where we can further reduce expenses and at the same time meet the needs of our parish family. Faith Direct: The Committee looked at our current on-line giving provider, FaithDirect, and also WeShare, a provider used by some other parishes. The Committee concurred that we remain with FaithDirect. Also, Faith Direct will offer a webinar ( re some of the services they can provide) for the parish staff. We will continue to spread the word about the convenience of automated giving and its great benefit for parish support. ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS This past week all our Eucharistic Ministers were contacted by Fr. Frank ( ) and asked to request renewal for the next three years. Please respond as soon as possible. Also, all parish volunteers throughout the diocese are being rescreened. EMs are asked to complete the volunteer packet 1305 meals served (copies are in the sacristy and the Parish Office). There is no need to re-take Virtus. Thank you to all who serve in this ministry!!.

8 Page 8 Drivers are Needed! Would you like to part of our volunteer group who offer their service to drive people to medical appointments? Please give Outreach a call, and they will be happy to explain the ministry further, make sure that you are Safe Environment compliant, and get you on the road! Peggy s Pantry Our shoppers shop, L.I. Cares and Island Harvest delivers, and you take up the slack. Please bring one or more items from our needs list to help us prevent shortages for the families we serve. Thanks to all of you for making our ministry possible!!! tea juice shelf stable milk canned fruit shampoo conditioner Update on the Gathering Inn We have been advised by the Office of Risk Management in Rockville Centre that the parish needs to take a closer look at the insurance coverage for hosting the Gathering Inn. We will need to suspend the Gathering Inn from June until the end of August, and hope to resume after Labor Day once all the issues are addressed.

9 Page Duck Pond Day, June 4th ATTENTION BRASS, WOODWIND and PERCUSSION MUSICIANS! St. John the Baptist parish is forming a marching band for this year's Wading River Duck Pond Day. No experience required! All band members from 9th grade through adult 9TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF OUTING Rock Hill Golf & Country Club FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! There are many ways to participate in the Golf Outing. The first way is to sign up as a golfer. The cost for an individual golfer is $150: Includes greens fee, cart, lunch buffet, on course refreshments, cocktail hour, dinner, 3 hour open bar and the auction /raffle. The cost for a non golfer who is $50: Includes cocktail hour/full dinner, 3 hour open bar and the auction /raffle. People who cannot attend can also support the outing through a sponsorship. A golf cart sign is $50. A Tee/Hole sign is $100. For higher levels of sponsorship, see our webpage at Rock Hill Golf & Country Club was voted Top 10 Golf Courses on Long Island Newsday and 2010 Course of the Year by the LI Golf Course Owner's Association. Reservations (golfers / non golfers) can be made online or after the Masses on May 20 and 21!

10 Page 10 This Weekend s Presiders Saturday, May 6, 5pm Fr. Ted Howard Sunday, May 7, 7:30 am Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, May 7, 9:15 am Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, May 7, 11:15 am Fr. Frank Schneider Next Weekend s Presiders Mother s Day Saturday, May 13, 5pm Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, May 14, 7:30 am Fr. Henry Vas Sunday, May 14, 9:15 am Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, May 14, 11:15 am Fr. Frank Schneider Monday, May 8, 8:30 am Joseph Jacovino Tuesday, May 9, 8:30 am Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Wednesday, May 10, 8:30 am Michael Courtien Thursday, May 11, 8:30 am Nancy Anthony Saturday, May 13, 5 pm Paul Kovalesky Sunday, May 20 7:30 am Msgr. Emil Strenski 9:15 am Dillon Steven Perry 11:15 am Timothy Buckley Please pray for our faithful departed: Eileen Julia Kirchhoff Acts 2:14a,36-41 Psalm 23:1-6 Peter 2:20b-25 John 10:1-10 Today s Readings Fourth Sunday of Easter

11 Page 11 We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who respond and give thanks for God s blessings by sharing their gifts of time and talent in service to and through our parish ministries. Faith Direct $ 2, Sunday, April 30 $ 6, Total $ 8, Last year at this time: Faith Direct $ 2, Sunday Collection: $ 4, Total $ 6, $48, Goal $29, Pledges $21, Payments 93 Donors 60% of goal

12 Page 12 St. John s Preschool Registration Now Open for !! For 18 Months to 5 Year Olds Flexible schedules available! Call us anytime to arrange for a tour! We will be happy to answer your questions! St. Anthony s High School Emily Bardak Christopher Bardak Matthew Jakubowsky Matthew Lusak Taylor Morrell Mary Saladino Kellenberg High School Gregory Walter

13 Page 13 Eucharistic Adoration: An Invitation The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration on the main altar in the church every Wednesday afternoon, 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Please join us for prayer and Adoration! 2:00 Rosary for Life 3:00 Chaplet of Divine Mercy. 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. All invited to the recitation of the Holy Rosary: After daily mass (8:30 a.m.) Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p.m. Prayers for the Sick Peter Meechan, Joan Lambert, George Sroczynski, Zach Abrucci, Lorian McGrory, John Alles, Julia Coleman, Jeff Coletto, Joseph DeMauro, Joyce DeMauro, Laura LoBianco, Jocelyn Feggins, Devin Rizopoulos, George Fox, Maxwell Tester, Jack Celentano, Liam McGuire, Giovanni Bernaudo, Jane Eyring, Sister Betty Maschka, Florence Carnesi, Susan Novak, Richard Quit, Lin Richburg, Patricia Slewinski, Rosemary DeMonte, Jillian Brown, TJ Christian, Rita Mandracchio, Grace Smith, Dottie Simone, James Pearson, Kara Worth, Andrew J. Munch, Hannah Galinski, John Delaney We are happy to pray for your loved ones who are ill and will include their names for about 6 weeks, unless you let us know otherwise. May the healing touch of Jesus be with them! Prayers for the Military Michael Brennan, Carl Kendrick Jr., 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

14 Page 14 Some of the events to come at our parish: Pastor Installation Sunday, June 11th at the 11:15 mass: Formal Installation of Fr. Frank as our pastor, parish gathering following mass. Confirmation Tuesday, May 30th: Our new diocesan bishop, Bishop John Barres will confirm our young people. Duck Pond Day Sunday, June 4th: Duck Pond Day Mass at 11:15; leave cars in the parking lot and walk down to the Duck Pond. We are also sponsoring a Marching Band to be in the parade! Re-Commissioning of Eucharistic Ministers Corpus Christi Sunday, June 18th: Every three years our Ministers are asked by the Bishop to re-commit to this weekly ministry. They will be re-commissioned at all masses. K of C Annual Golf Outing Friday, June 3rd: Knights of Columbus Golf Outing (Rock Creek). Vacation Bible Camp Third week of August. Teens as counselors, campers K-6)

15 Page 15 Around our Area and our Diocese Shrine of Our Lady of the Island: Celebrating the Centennial of Fatima, Saturday, May 13, 2017, beginning at 10:00 a.m. 3: Riverhead Community Concert Band: All members of our parish are invited to an afternoon of family-friendly music: on Sunday, May 7th at 2:00 p.m., Pulaski Street School, Riverhead. Free admission. Worldwide Marriage Encounter: Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do Let the Lord into your marriage to do His works by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekends are Nov 3-5, 2017 in Huntington, NY and Jun 10-11, 2017 in Medway, MA. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at or visit us at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre will be hosting their annual Caritas Award Dinner on Thursday, May 18th at Carlyle on the Green at Bethpage State Park, Farmingdale. Please join them in honoring Brian & Beth Crimmins for their unwavering commitment to the needy of Long Island. Sponsorship packages, tickets, and e-journal ads are available for purchase. If you are unable to attend, but would like to lend your support, donations in any amount are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to Catholic Charities, Development Department, 90 Cherry Lane, Hicksville. For more information call (516) Kellenberg High School: reunions on Saturday, June 24, 2017, for Kellenberg Memorial High School's graduating classes of 1997, 2002, and 2012 as they celebrate their 20, 15, and 5-year reunions.