Weekday Mass 8:30 AM Monday-Thursday

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1 Page 2 Weekday Mass 8:30 AM Monday-Thursday Monday, May 23rd Weekday, Ordinary Time Tuesday, May 24th Weekday, Ordinary Time James McManus (Randy & Grace Till) Wednesday, May 25th Weekday, Ordinary Time Thursday, May 26th Saint Philip Neri, Priest Saturday, May 28th Weekday, Ordinary Time 5 p.m. Sunday, May 29th The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 7:30 a.m. Florence Lusik (Dan & Marian Zaveski) Patricia Pizzarelli (The Andrews Family) 9:15 a.m. Barbara Iadevaio (Wendy Libonati) Kenneth J. Brambora (The Brady Family) 11:15 a.m. Sherry Shive (Linda Mallia) Barbara Iadevaio (Joanne Weisbaum)

2 Page 3 Sacramental Preparation 1. Preparation: Rite of Reception (Naming) 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month at the 5pm and 11:15am Liturgy. Baptism Preparation Session: 4th Sunday of each month after the 11:15 am Liturgy. 2. Schedule of the Celebration of the Rite of Baptism: April through September - 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month at 1pm. We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who respect and protect God s creation by recycling, planting trees and vegetables, keeping our neighborhoods free of litter and striving to be responsible and thoughtful consumers. Today s Psalm reminds us that we have been crowned with glory and honor and given rule over the works of God s hands. But we must be good stewards, for the Lord will surely hold us accountable for the use of those gifts. October through March - 1st Sunday of each month at 1pm. Next Sunday s Readings The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 169: Genesis 14:18-20 Psalm 110:1-4 I Corinthians 11:23-26 FAITH FORMATION Luke 9:11b-17 As we begin a new year, we have changed our focus from Jesus to His Blessed Mother. We will be utilizing Scott Hahn s series The Bible & The Virgin Mary A Journey Through Scripture. All are welcome. We meet at 9:15 every Wednesday, Room 7. Every Wednesday in the Church from 2-4pm. At 3pm the Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be also be prayed during Eucharistic Adoration. The Sacrament of Marriage For information on having your wedding at St. John s and about our Pre-Cana program, please call the Parish Office at

3 Page 4 HELD IN GOD S LOVE A Retreat Day with Paul Alexander A day for you to share in the beautiful heart of God s love. Come be renewed in heart and mind and spirit in the Light of God s boundless mercy. With inspirational reflections, life exploration, prayer, meditative pauses, music and song, Paul will offer a spiritual time of reconnection to the peace that God alone can give. Presenter: Paul Alexander is a singer/ songwriter, psychotherapist and liturgical musician. He offers workshops, retreats and concerts with a special ministry to the bereaved. When: Saturday, June 4, 2016 Time: 9:30am-3:30pm Place: Villa Immaculata House of Prayer 3560 Sound Avenue Riverhead, NY Cost: $35.00 per person. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee and tea available. Space is limited. Reservation needed. Call Monday-Friday between 10am-5pm Congratulations to our student parishioners who made the honor roll at St. Anthony s High School: Thomas Houlihan Matthew Lusak Taylor Morrell Mary Saladino SACRIFICIAL GIVING May 15th, 2016 $ 3, Mother s Day $ 5.00 Faith Direct $ 2, Total $ 6, Diocese Collections Grammar Schools $ 1, Catholic Communications $ 3.00 $48, Goal $18, Payments $26, Pledges 92 Donors 54.31% of goal $ average gift Under goal by ($22,295.00) The Gathering Inn serves food on the first, third and fifth Sundays of the month. We strive to help people stretch their budget and enjoy a meal out. We also strive to serve those who often eat alone. We hope dinner accompanied by conversation will provide a pleasant evening. There is NO dinner this Sunday, May 22nd. Praying of the rosary will be every Tuesday in the church at 7:30 p.m., except when LIFT has a meeting, we will begin at 7pm so that everyone is able to join us. All are welcome, no experience necessary!

4 Page 5 St. John The Baptist Continuing Care Ministry Blessed are you that mourn, You shall be comforted. Words of Encouragement for the Grieving: continued from Understanding your Grief by Alan Wolfelt, PH.D. In the first of Ten Touchstones, Open to the Presence of Your Loss, he told us we need to consider all that we feel and we should not try to avoid what we might feel or have learned is a negative emotion. By embracing all of it we can move through the wilderness of grief and allow ourselves to be healed. Today we will take a quick look at Touchstone Two, Dispel the Misconceptions of Grief. He writes: Misconception 1: Grief and Mourning are the same thing. Grief is the constellation of internal thoughts and feelings we have when someone we love dies.mourning is when you take the grief you have on the inside and express it outside yourself. Talking about the person who died, crying, expressing your thoughts and feelings through art or music, and celebrating special anniversary dates that held meaning for the person who died are just a few examples of mourning.. When you don t honor a death loss by acknowledging it, first to yourself and then to those around you, the grief will accumulate. Then the denied losses come flowing out in all sorts of potential ways (e.g. deep depression, physical complaints, difficulty in relationships, addictive behaviors), compounding the pain of your loss. At times, of course, you grieve alone, but expressing your grief outside yourself is necessary if you are to slowly and gently move forward in your grief journey. To be continued ******* Please pray for recently deceased of our parish and their families: Margaret McKenna ~ Vita Sanfilippo ~ Margaret Tribble Martha Richard ~ Carlo Oliveri ~ Patricia Cox

5 Page 6 Dear Parishioners: Our Parish is truly blessed by our Lord and as One Faith, Family and Community we continuously answer God s call to share our gifts to help build His kingdom. Through our prayer and worship, our sacramental life, and ministries that serve others and bring hope and compassion, we are truly united as one. The Catholic Ministries Appeal is another opportunity for us to join together with our entire Long Island faith community and provide services which our parish alone could not provide. By supporting the Appeal, we can impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across our Island through programs that teach, heal, support, nurture and feed. I am continually amazed by the love and support that you, our parishioners, have for our Parish. Please know that our parish will also benefit financially by your support of the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Once we reach our goal, 20% of the funds we raise come back to the Parish to use for our own needs. Please remember that every pledge or gift is important and will help us reach our goal, but more importantly answer our Holy Father s call to show mercy to others by feeding the hungry, visiting the sick, welcoming strangers, offering instruction, and giving comfort. Imagine how many lives we can impact if we all participate in this mission. I ask you to prayerfully consider being a part of our parish family effort by giving in proportion to how the Lord has blessed you. Thank you for the many ways you gratefully share your gifts. May God continue to bless you and your loved ones. Sincerely yours in Christ,

6 Page 6 Page 7 JUNE 2016 PROGRAMS AT THE RONKONKOMA CENACLE Please call the Retreat Office at to register, or register on line at Thursday, June 2 nd 10 a.m. -12 p.m. OR 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the Maude Adams House HILDEGARD S WISDOM, Love, Light, & the Whole of Creation The Universe, Scivias, Book One vision three and its amazing illustration is the focus of the day. The earth, our human hume, lies at the center of creation.- Exploring the profound understanding of Hildegard of Bingen. Presenter: Sr. Karen Kaelin, CSJ Saturday, June 4, 2016 refreshments THEN SINGS MY SOUL- PRAYING WITH MUSIC Offering: $20 - $10 deposit required to hold your reservation 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at the Maude Adams House, 9:00 a.m. arrivals and Music is the pathway to a deep, abiding experience of the God within. Come spend the morning in music, in song, in prayer with God and others as together our souls are sung into being. (No experience necessary!) Presenter: Joann Caramanico, Cenacle Staff Associate Offering: $40 lunch included $15 deposit required to hold your reservation Sunday, June 5, :30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. at the Maude Adams House, 1:00 p.m. arrivals and refreshments GOD IS EVERYWHERE! In the midst of the busyness of life, we invite you to spend a relaxing and refreshing afternoon letting God remind you that God is indeed everywhere. Sometimes when people reflect on the circumstances of their lives they say: If only I had more leisure in my life, then I could pray. Or If only I didn t have so much pressure, then I could find God. But the truth is: The place where we stand is holy ground. Presenter: Sr. Mary Spratt, r.c. Offering: $35 - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation Dying to Live So many of our family members suffer with addiction to drugs and alcohol. Help is available at St. John the Baptist. On Wednesday evenings folks will meet in St. John s Hall from 7 to 9 pm. All parents are welcome to this support group for them. Discussions will be guided by NYS certified Substance Abuse Counselor Laura Soviero.

7 Page 8 Religious Education Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Registration for is ongoing. New families to the program please contact the Religious Education office for information. Baptismal certificate required if your child was not baptized at St. John the Baptist. Transfer students/families new to our community must provide a letter from previous faith formation program stating what level(s) have been completed. Catechists and Assistants needed Help us help our children to know and love the Lord. All you need is to share your love for God and want to serve others. In addition to helping our children grow in faith, you will also experience personal and spiritual growth. We offer training and fellowship. If He is calling you, please contact the Religious Education Office at ext. 12. Thank you and God s blessings to you and your families! As part of the Celebration of this Jubilee Year of Mercy, please consider participating in the Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. The date of the pilgrimage is Saturday, September 24, Please contact (pilgrimage coordinator name and contact number) for more information on this wonderful event and reserve a seat on the bus. Please join us! For more information please contact: Anne Walsh-Office of the Bishop ext.243 awalsh@drvc.org Please join us in this free workshop sponsored by Hope House Ministries. Hope After the Loss of a Child, is a support group for parents and siblings who have lost a child or sibling due to reckless decision-making regarding drugs, alcohol, and suicide. This 8 week bereavement support group will be facilitated by a parent who lost a child, and supervised by a clinical social worker. Meetings will take place from 7-8:30pm, beginning Wednesday 5/11 through 6/29, in the guesthouse on the grounds of Little Portion Friary, 48 Old Post Road, Mt. Sinai. For more info contact Denise at deniseeleanor59@yahoo.com

8 Page 9 Parish Outreach The Gathering Inn Last summer we were able to keep the regular Inn schedule of sit-down dinners on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month because volunteers stepped in for Michael who has a very big summer schedule. We have had several volunteer cooks offer to help so we can keep the Gathering Inn open this summer. There are six dates to cover; so far we have four of them covered. If you think you can help, please call us ( ext. 22). Once the summer is done, Michael is back, and we are back doing business as usual. June 5 covered June 19 open July 17 covered July 31 covered August 7 covered August 31 - open We also have some wonderful people who offer their service to drive people to medical appointments. The list has grown a little thin. If you think that you would like to help with this, please give us a call. CATHOLIC CHARITIES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Are you looking to do something meaningful with your life? If you are seeking to provide compassionate and heartfelt care for people in need, while experiencing fulfilling work, please consider joining the ministry of Catholic Charities where we offer Care With Dignity Life With Hope. Our current opportunities include: Administrator Senior Services Hicksville Medicaid Service Coordinator Disabilities Services Amityville Social Worker (LMSW/LMHC) Mental Health Medford Psychiatrist P/T Mental Health Medford Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Mental Health Bay Shore Residential Nurse Disabilities Services Amityville Residential Nurse Teaching Family Suffolk/Nassau Weekend Supervisor Regina Maternity Services - Freeport For additional information, a full listing of jobs and their descriptions, and how to apply, please go to: and click on the jobs tab. Remember You are the Power of One Peggy s Pantry needs mayonnaise, shelf-stable milk, stuffing, tea, deodorant, tooth brushes, toothpaste. God Bless, The Outreach Staff

9 Page 10...where children learn through love about the love of learning Registration for the School Year Members of the Fr. William J Crowley Council of the Knights of Columbus will be outside the church after the masses for signups for the 8 th annual charity golf outing. No Tickets will be sold for this event. You must register either online or through the forms available from the members. The cost for golfers is $150. This includes greens fee, cart, lunch buffet, on course refreshments, cocktail hour, dinner & 3 hour open bar. If you just want to attend the cocktail hour, dinner & 3 hour open bar, the cost is $50. There will be lots of raffle prizes at the dinner. Our principal charity is Boots on the Ground. Located in Ronkonkoma, New York, Boots on the Ground is group of dedicated veterans aiding veterans in need. They care about America's Veterans and their families thus their motto "LEAVING NO VETERAN BEHIND." Other charities include the Sgt. Jonathan Keller Scholarship Fund and the Lt. Michael O'Shea Service Award Fund. So let s go over the details: Date: Friday, June 10, Location: The Rock Hill Golf and Country Club ( in Manorville, NY. Golfer Registration 11:30 AM Shotgun Tee Off 1:00 PM Cocktail Hour 6:00 PM Dinner, Awards, and Raffle / Auction 7:00 PM. Rock Hill Golf & Country Club 105 Clancy Road Manorville, NY At St. John s Catholic Preschool we provide an atmosphere that promotes social and language development and academic readiness for your child. Parents are invited to share in a program that fosters the sound physical, spiritual, social, intellectual and emotional growth of their 18 month to 5 year old children. We follow New York State Preschool Guidelines. Registration for St. John s Pre-K, Nursery, Talented Twos and Toddler Programs: Open Registration Monday through Friday 9:30 1:00 upstairs in the Parish office or classroom 4 Pre-Kindergarten M/T/W/Th/F AM Pre-Kindergarten Mon/Wed/Fri AM Pre-Kindergarten Tues/Wed/Thurs PM Nursery Tues/Thurs AM-1 Nursery Tues/Thurs/Fri AM-2 Nursery Tues/Thurs PM Parent-Toddler Wednesdays PM Talented Twos Mon/Fri AM (Optional Wed) 4 yr olds 9-11:45 am 4 yr olds 9-11:45 am 4 yr olds 12:15-2:45 pm 3 yr olds 9-11:30 am 3 yr olds 9-11:30 am 3 yr olds 12:15-2:45 pm months 12-2 pm 2 yr olds 9:15-11:30 am

10 Page 11 Memorial Society There are two opportunities for participation in the St. John s Memorial Society. 1) Weekly The suggested weekly schedule of offerings is as follows: Altar Bread $25.00 Candles $25.00 If you are interested in participating in any aspect of the Memorial Society, please call the Parish Office at ext. 10. Altar Wine $25.00 Flowers $ These donations will be accepted on a weekly basis. We will publish the names of those for who we are praying. 2) Donation of articles and vestments used for the celebration of the Eucharist and the Sacraments. Pray for those in the Armed Forces Joseph Stuppiello, Robert Ravert, Michael Domino, Joseph De Monte IV, Charles Brown Jr., Willie Gironda, Douglas Freeman, Christopher Kjeka, Anthony Corraro, Sue Ramsey, Stephen Cardone, Jesse W. Quinn, Dennis Burne, Brian Donovan, Thomas Verbeeck, James Tiller, Christopher Alban, Michael Brennan, Justin Kruel, Joseph Troyan, Jennifer Rossin, Raymond Vutrano, Eric Cohen, Michelle Verbeeck, Jason Evarts, Brian McLaughlin, Tara Langella, Christopher Kongoletos, Jodi Kosto, Christopher Rottkamp, Michael Anderson, Sam Malandrino, Cassidy Vail, Carl C.J. Kendrick, Patrick Hanley, Sean Lovett, Richard Cooper, Jeffrey L. Beilman Jr.,,Eric Ryan, Ryan Santiro PRAY FOR OUR SICK T.J. Christian, Rita Mandrachio, Liz Gerosa, Joan Lambert, George Sroczynski, Zach Abrucci, Lorian McGrory, John Alles, Julia Coleman, Jeff Coletto, Joseph DeMauro, Joyce DeMauro, Laura LoBianco, Jocelyn Feggins, Devin Rizopoulos, Clifford Serafine, Bill Beattie, George Fox, Maxwell Tester, Jack Celentano, Barbara Kaspar, Liam McGuire, Givanni Bernaudo, Fiona Mooney, Jane Eyring, Marie Donovan, Sister Betty Maschka, Florence Carnesi, Susan Novak, Richard Quit, Joe Columbo