Page 2. PASTORAL STAFF Phone:

Transcription

1 Feast of the Holy Family December 31, 2017

2 Page 2 St. John the Baptist Parish Mission Statement 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 Jesus Christ. 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 Associate Coordinator: Michael D Onofrio 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 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 A blessed Christmas and happy New Year to the parish family of St. John the Baptist. We are blessed to be part of this community of faith. May the peace and joy of the birth of the Lord Jesus fill the hearts of all our families, our friends and our neighbors!

4 Page 4 Consider starting 2018 with prayer! New Year s Day Monday, January 1, 2018 Parish Family New Year s Mass 10:15 a.m. Mary, the Mother of the Lord

5 Page 5 Santa and his friends visit the preschool children! Special thanks (in order) to Barbara Johnston, Eileen Brennan, Michael D Onofrio, Maryann Gottleib, Steven Pirani!

6 Page 6

7 Page 7 WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR SACRAMENTS (Please see the Parish Website for full details) Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 and 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Dismissal for Children s Liturgy of the Word begins on October 15th. Daily Mass Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.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 throughout the year, and also the third Sunday from April to September. They are held at 1:00 p.m., September thru June and during July and August at 12 noon. 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.

8 Planning your child s baptism? Page 8 Be sure to visit the parish website for information, and contact us as soon as you can! Blessings on your child and your family!

9 Page 9.Christmas Recess begins on Christmas Eve and ends on Monday. January 1, Classes resume on Tuesday, January 2, January 3, 2018 First Reconciliation Parent Meeting -7:00 pm. downstairs hall January 7, 2018 Feast of the Epiphany, 9:15 am Mass All those preparing for First Communion and their families What is Life Teen? Life Teen is a movement within the Roman Catholic Church, Life Teen leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. Core Value #4 RELATIONSHIPS That teens may experience a strong sense of community and relationships Youth Minister, Mike Clauberg, , ext. 18; youth@stjohnthebaptstichurch.org!

10 Page 10 Come help with Church Christmas Take-Down Next Sunday, January 7th, 2018 Right after baptisms (2:00) It takes about 45 minutes!

11 Page 11 We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who accept their call to freely share their God-given gifts within our parish community as well as the wider world beyond. WEEKLY COLLECTIONS This issue of the bulletin needed to go to press on December 21st. We do not have the collection total for December 24, the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The total for the Christmas Collection will be finalized by the middle of January THANK YOU for your generosity during the year 2017! During our Stewardship Renewal, more families enrolled in Autmoated Giving, and the parish is grateful for your support throughout the year! 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 $48, Goal $35, Pledges $34, Payments 119 Donors 72.4% of goal

12 Page 12 We ask for your continued support and prayer. Together we do make Many people in our parish share in our Outreach Ministry by giving of their time, talent, and treasure. We look forward to working with you to respond to those in need during this New Year. difference. We want to take a moment to reflect on the amazing generosity of our parish community. We are grateful to all of you who donated to our monthly collection or provide us with gift cards. We are grateful to all of you who donated to or worked on the Recycling, Back-to-School, Thanksgiving Basket, or Giving Tree Programs. We are grateful for all of you who volunteer on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Outreach Office, who stand at the Church doors for our monthly collection, who shop for food, who drive those in need of a ride, who volunteer for our Linus Ministry, who volunteer for the Gathering Inn, and who attend and work on the St. Patrick s Day Gala. Thanksgiving and Christmas bring out the giving spirit in so many of us, but we are so fortunate because we have your support throughout the year. There is no way that we can adequately express the gratitude we have for that support. Mrs. Deborah O Hare, Director of Outreach Peggy s Pantry Juice Mayonnaise Pasta and Rice Sides Coffee Laundry soap Dish soap a

13 Page 13 This Weekend s Presiders Saturday, Dec 30, 5pm Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, Dec 31, 7:30 am Msgr. John Bennett Sunday, Dec 31,9:15 am Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, Dec 31, 11:15 am Fr. Frank Schneider Next Weekend s Presiders Saturday, Jan 6, 5pm Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, Jan 7, 7:30 am Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, Jan 7,9:15 am Msgr. John Bennett Sunday, Jan 7, 11:15 am Fr. Frank Schneider Monday, January 1, New Year s Day 10:15 am Please note the change of time Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Tuesday, January 2, 9 am Rosalie Fields Wednesday, January 3, 9 am Bridie Miller Thursday, January 4, 9 am Carol Quaranta Saturday, January 6, 5 pm Chuck Williams Sunday, January 7 7:30am Jacqueline Pausewang 9:15am Bernard L. Kost 11:15am Matt Holmes Please remember our recently departed in your prayers, especially during this Christmas season. Today s Readings The Feast of the Holy Family Sirach 3:2-6,12-14 Psalm 128:1-5 Colossians 3:12-21 Luke 2:22-40

14 Page 14 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 In Memoriam The altar bread and candles for this weekend s celebration of the Eucharist have been donated by Mom in loving memory of: Timothy Donnery All invited to the recitation of the Rosary: After the 9 am daily mass and Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join the monthly healing service that takes place at 9am 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. Prayers for the Sick Joan Lambert, 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, Giovanni Bernaudo, Jane Eyring, Sister Betty Maschka, Florence Carnesi, Susan Novak, Richard Quit, Lin Richburg, Patricia Slewinski, Rosemary DeMonte, Jillian Brown, TJ Christian, Rita Mandrachio, Grace Smith, Dottie Simone, James Pearson, Kara Worth, Andrew J. Munch, Hannah Galinski, John Delaney, George Stane, Elaine Dawes-Lampach, Mark Turnberg, Deb Frigon, Amy Ladezeze, Rosa Colon, Michael Storms, Jim Kennedy, Jackie Bellitti, Emily Duckworth, Candy Tiemonte, John Sigismondi, Ilse Katherina Orozco, Jim Shifrin, Kay DiPierro, Bryan Nicholson 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, Evan Purdy

15 Page 15 Around our Area and our Diocese Upcoming Events at the Cenacle, Ronkonkoma Saturday, January 27, :00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. at the Maude Adams House 9:30 a.m. arrivals and refreshments DREAM DAY GOD GIVES US SONGS IN OUR SLEEP Join us for a day of exploring dreams as we reflect on the symbols, wisdom and power of our nighttime dreams. Presenter: Jean Lynch, M.A. Theology Offering: $50 Lunch included $20 deposit required to hold your reservation Saturday, January 27, :00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. at the Retreat Center 9:30 a.m. arrivals and refreshments CODEPENDENCY REVISITED -20 Years later The codependency movement began over 20 years ago. Where am I today? Am I slipping back into old ways of being in relationships? How am I taking care of myself? These questions and others will be explored this day with joy and humor. Presenter: Karen Musicaro Offering: $50 Lunch included $20 deposit required to hold your reservation