ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH 7516 No, Main Street Newport, NY 13416 Rectory Parish Office: 7514 No. Main Street Phone: (315) 845-8017 Office Hours: Mon. & Wed. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Email: stjohnnewport@gmail.com CHURCH OF STS. ANTHONY & JOSEPH 229 So. Main Street Herkimer, NY 13350 Parish Office: 344 So. Washington Street Phone: (315) 866-6373 Faith Formation: (315) 866-1442 Office Hours: Mon Thurs: 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Email: sts.anthonyandjoseph@gmail.com THE TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK Happy Labor Day In response to how the Pharisees and scribes lived their faith, Jesus said, "This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me." Both good and evil impulses come from our hearts. Which one has the upper hand depends on how well a person has taken on the mind and heart of God. How well we live our faith is determined by the same. As Pope Francis tells us, Jesus is present in all of our brothers and sisters, especially those who endure suffering like his own. Our world is full of tragedy, conflict, and suffering: slave labor, diseases, wars, terrorism, exploitation, famine, human trafficking. We cannot simply pay lip service to the evils of the world? we must act! PASTORAL STAFF Reverend Quy N. Vo, Pastor Deacon Ronald Ste-Marie, Parish Deacon Monica Edwards & Josephine Payne, Bookkeepers Andrew Tolpa, Youth Ministry 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: 6:00 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: 4:00 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 5:25 p.m. 5:50 p.m., Sts. Anthony & Joseph s- 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. on Saturday or time by appointment. FUNERALS are held on Monday thru Thursday and Saturday.
THE TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 2, 2018 Dear friends in Christ! May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you always! I hope that your week goes well. We had a couple days of nice, hot, and humid weather. For those hot humid days, please be sure to stay in a cool place and drink lots of water. Returning to Mark s gospel, we get challenged with a question which one is important to God the most? Clean hands or clean heart and mind? The Scribes and Pharisees got upset with Jesus because he allowed his disciples to break their ritual traditions by eating with unclean hands. In Jesus time, the Pharisees love to listen and obey the six hundred and thirteen rules and customs. In fact, they are obsessed with their rules and regulations. Moreover, the Pharisees reject God s commandments and establish their own human traditions that hinder the quest for holiness. Jesus tells the Pharisees that the purpose of God s commandments is to free people for a deeper relationship with God and each other. God s commandments are the signs of God s covenant with us. When we truly follow and faithfully observe the commandments, we are living in the right covenantal relationship with God and others. When we turn our hearts to God, we have life. God wants the contrite heart, a clean heart, a conversion of heart. May the Holy Spirit fill us with his wisdom so that we have a right understanding of God s commandments. Their purpose is about the right relationship with God and others, not about selfrighteousness. May we take God s Commandments to heart and live a life of justice and truth. May you have a blessed week! Peace & Blessings Fr. Quy Vo THE TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME B Today s Scripture readings can be found in the Hymnal # 1156 Our prayer s response is: Lord, hear us WHY DO WE DO THAT? CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED Question: As we celebrate Labor Day, can you tell me about Catholic teaching regarding labor? Answer: One of the most important principles of Catholic social teaching is the dignity of work and the rights of workers. Four encyclicals address this foundational social teaching: Rerum Novarum (1891) by Leo XIII, Quadragesimo Anno (1931) by Pius XI, Laborem Exercens (1981), and Centesimus Annus (1991) by John Paul II. They address both the theology and dignity of work. In Genesis, God takes the initiative in creating the world, calling forth human beings to be faithful stewards of creation. We are thus formed to share in God's continuing creative activity by partnering with God in finishing the world and helping bring it to completion and fulfillment. From this perspective, work can be spiritually understood in terms of sharing in God's ongoing activity to build, create, and transform the world. Human beings are co-creators with God. This vocation demands self-discipline. Besides an exercise in self-discipline, work is also the means by which we develop and fulfill ourselves. In work, we shape the world and our environment. Through work, we also shape ourselves. Pope John Paul II summarized this point in Laborem Exercens #6, "the value of work is not primarily the kind of work being done, but the fact that the one who is doing it is a person." Labor Day offers an excellent opportunity to reflect on how we view work in light of our Catholic social teaching. Please remember our parish in your will and estate planning. Scripture readings for the week of September 2, 2018 Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5 [1a]/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27/ Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5/Ps 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102 [97]/Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16/Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13ab, 13cd-14 [17] Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9/Ps 33:12-13, 14-15, 20-21 [12]/Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [1]/Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5/Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 27-28, 39-40 [39a]/Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Mi 5:1-4a Ps 13:6ab, 6c [Is 61:10]/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 Sunday: Is 35:4-7a/Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 [1b]/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37 Collection Date Sts. Anthony & Joseph Financial Corner Collection Amount Year to Date Total Year to Date Required Cumulative Deficit 8/26/18 $1,912.00 $21,599.00 $31,500.00 -$9,941.00 The weekly amount needed from collection is approx. $3,500 for the fiscal year from 7/1/18 to 6/30/19. Money Counters September 4, 2018 F. Evangelista, M. Harrer, D. Aloisio STS. ANTHONY & JOSEPH S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Goal: $150,000.00 No. of Gifts/Pledges: 148 Total Pledges as of 08/27/2018: $147,405.00 We have collected: $127,794.00 ONLY $2,595.00 away from reaching the goal in pledges. Can you help with another pledge or donation? ST. JOHN S SACRIFICIAL GIVING Regular Collection 08/26/18: $1,676.00 Catholic Home Missions Appeal 08/26/18: $314.00 This week s second collection: Parish Improvements Next weekend s second collection: Insurance If you are away, please remember the parish with your envelope gift on your return. We appreciate your ongoing support. In our Catholic tradition, a Eucharistic Congress is a special gathering led by the bishop focused on our Lord Jesus in the Eucharist. It is a time of joy, fellowship, prayer, and unity. This will be a time of spiritual renewal for our whole diocese. Bishop Ed has announced a major event for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany: the Hearts Aflame Eucharistic Congress to be held Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville. Sts. Anthony and Joseph Church is chartering a school bus for this event. If you are would like to attend this event and would like to ride on the bus please sign up. A sign up sheet is on the table in vestibule. Also, Flyers and registration cards are available on the table. If you have any questions call the office at 315-866-6373. The Souls of the Just are in the Hand of God Please remember in prayer parishioner(s) who have died: Diane Bielejec Vita C. Heath Eternal Rest Grant unto them, O Lord! And let perpetual light shine upon them
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTERS September 1 & 2, 2018 Mass Time Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. Lector J. Choquette L. Slatton Host Minister Volunteer Deacon Ron Cup Ministers M. Schultz, A. Choquette E. & C. Cuda Altar Servers Volunteer Volunteer Next Weekend September 8 & 9, 2018 Mass Time Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. Lector E. Bentz J. Loiacono Host Minister Volunteer Volunteer Cup Ministers L. Farber, J. Strumlock C. McCormack, C. Coman Altar Servers Volunteer Volunteer BISHOP S APPEAL 2018 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Goal: $13,006.00 No. of gifts: 65 Pledge Amount: $11,885.00 Collect Amount: $9,195.00 RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS Justice is a concept under attack in today's world. When I watch the news, I see so many distortions of justice. One person's notion of fairness is sometimes far from another's understanding of justice. Perhaps the issue is that human justice often becomes corrupted by selfishness and greed. Justice for one's self always seems more important than justice for another. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to use what we have been given not only to fight for human justice alone, but also to offer a more benevolent justice that can only come from God. We are called to offer all we have to God for His greater intentions. Our gifts cannot only level the playing field for some but can serve as instruments of grace for those who, in the eyes of the world, do not even deserve it. In God's framework of justice, second chances and overflowing generosity are commonplace. Everyone created in the image of God deserves love regardless of their state in life or the actions they have taken against another. The world will never understand this type of justice. Humans have a hard enough time figuring out the simple concepts of equity or fair play. For those who do not believe in Jesus, his justice seems even more difficult to comprehend. In fact, it can appear downright crazy.--tracy Earl Welliver, MTS DIOCESAN MARRIAGE JUBILEE The 46th Annual Marriage Jubilee Celebration sponsored by the Office of Lay Ministry Formation will be held Saturday October 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, corner of Eagle and Madison Avenue, Albany, New York. Couple celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th or other special wedding anniversaries are invited to attend this celebration. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger will celebrate the Liturgy at 2:00 p.m. and greet couples and their guests at a reception in the gathering area at the Cathedral immediately following Mass. Please register through the parish office. Sts. Anthony & Joseph 515-866-6373 or St. John the Baptist 315-845-8017 Please remember our parish in your will and estate planning. STS. ANTHONY AND JOSEPH PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTERS September 1 & 2, 2018 Mass Time Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Lector (s) D. Sweeney T. Powers Cup Ministers C. Blais, M. Franco E. Leonardo, J. Fahy Children s Homily Next Weekend September 8 & 9, 2018 Mass Time Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Lector (s) J. Cirillo J. Key Cup Ministers C. Gloo, M. Harrer R. Bono, S. Seymour Children s Homily BISHOP S APPEAL 2018 STS. ANTHONY & JOSEPH Goal: $26,657.00 No. of Gifts: 98 Pledge Amount: $15,196.00 Collect Amount: $8706.00 REFLECT AND RESPOND TO THE SCRIPTURE: First Reading The Book of Deuteronomy contains a series of speeches that Moses delivered to the Israelites prior to their entry into the Promised Land. In today's speech, Moses emphasizes the importance of carefully observing the Lord's commandments as key to being a great nation. Why do you think believers often fall short of following God's laws? Second Reading The letter of James is a prime example of early Christian wisdom literature. What advice does James offer in regard to practicing one's faith? Gospel Reading The Pharisees and scribes, concerned about Jewish purity laws, learn a lesson today from Jesus about where defilement resides -- within people's hearts. How do you work at being clean of heart? WEEKLY CALENDAR Sts. Anthony & Joseph Tuesday Sept. 4 Finance Council meets @ 5:00 p.m. in Office Building Thursday Sept. 6 Bible Study Group meets @ 9:00 a.m. in Office Building St. Anthony/Joseph bible study group will meet beginning on Thursday, September 6th at the parish offices at 9:00a.m. Our book is titled: Mary, Virgin, Mother and Queen by Father Mitch Pacwa, S.J. If you are interested in joining our bible study group please contact Beth Ste- Marie at 315-219-5114. We hope you will join us. Faith Formation Registration for St. John the Baptist and Sts. Anthony & Joseph Parish has begun. You should receive the registration form in the mail. Please be sure to register your child or children. Fr. Vo is having a mandatory meeting for the parents/guardians and students. There are two opportunities for you to attend the Mandatory Parent/Guardian & Student Meeting, Tuesday September 18 @ 7:00 p.m. at Sts. Anthony & Joseph Church, and Wednesday, September 19, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church. Please plan on attending one of these mandatory meetings. If you have any questions please call Sts. Anthony & Joseph Office at #15-866-6373. Thank you.
St. John the Baptist, Newport Week of September 1 September 9, 2018 SATURDAY, September 1 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:00 p.m. Barbara Sullivan (Living) Rq. John and Nancy Orilio SUNDAY, September 2 The Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Dorothy Munn Req. Bill and Claudia Coman Amy Eckler (healing intention) Req. Friends Rita Jo Lynch Req. Janine Lynch MONDAY, September 3 St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church (LABOR DAY) TUESDAY, September 4 Weekday in Ordinary Time WEDNESDAY, September 5 Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Religious 9:00 a.m. Celebrant Intention THURSDAY, September 6 Weekday in Ordinary Time FRIDAY, September 7 Weekday in Ordinary Time Mass at 8:30 a.m. at Sts. Anthony & Joseph, Herkimer SATURDAY, September 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00 p.m. Joseph Robert Collins Req. Andrew and JoAnne Tolpa Patsy Dolin (6th Months Anniv.) Req. The Surman Family SUNDAY, September 9 The Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. - Jeffery Tucker Req. Varnum and Ellen Harris Amy Eckler (healing intention) Req. Friends POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2018 Universal Young People in Africa That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries. DUE TO THE OBSERVANCE OF THE LABOR DAY BOTH PAR- ISH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 AND WE WILL BE OPEN ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 (Sts. Anthony & Joseph Office: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) WEDNES- DAY SEPTEMBER 5 St. John Office: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: We welcome those who are not Catholic to discover and learn about the Roman Catholic Faith Tradition. Those who have not been baptized are prepared to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Candidates raised in another Christian community are invited to full-communion in the Catholic Church by celebrating Confirmation and Eucharist. If you know of anyone who have not been baptized and want to discover the Catholic Faith Tradition, please encourage the person to contact the parish office. St. John s 315-845-8017 or Sts. Anthony & Joseph 315-866-6373 Fellowship all Faith Luncheon will be held at the Baptist Church Hall located on Main Street, Newport, across from St. John s Church on Tuesday September 4, 2018. This month s lunch is sponsored by the members of the Catholic church. Free will donation is appreciated. Please come and bring a friend with you. For more information, please contact Angelina Bertolini at 315-845-8353. We hope that you can join us.
Sts. Anthony and Joseph, Herkimer Week of September 1, September 9, 2018 SATURDAY, September 1 Weekday in Ordinary Time 4:00 p.m. Orrie Scalise Req. Family Mark and Antoinette Sanita Req. Children & Grandchildren Yvonne Gigliotti Req. Dennis, Linda & Family Francis Sonny Sanita Req. Dennis, Linda & Family SUNDAY, September 2 The Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 a.m Florence Caliguire Req. Rosemarie Lamanna Charles H. Evans Req. Terry and George Cataldo MONDAY, September 3 Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church (LABOR DAY) TUESDAY, September 4 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Natalina Faga Req. Fred & Eileen Arcurri WEDNESDAY, September 5 Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Religious THURSDAY, September 6 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Vince Mula Req. Dennis and Maria Elana Licon FRIDAY, September 7 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Celebrant Intention SATURDAY, September 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 4:00 p.m. Raymond Sczerbaniewicz Req. Ronald & Irene Szatko Ralph Madia Req. Jane Godlewski Anthony Bonfardeci Req. Joseph & AnnMarie Bonfardeci Florence Caliguire Req. Linda & Greg Maida Joseph Zutter Req. Jane Godlewski Thomas Preston Req. Wife, Valerie SUNDAY, September 9 The Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 a.m Frank & Jennie Peruzzi Req. Son, Carmen F. Peruzzi Allen Ozzy Hunt Req. Family Mark, Ellen & Jan Fahey Req. The Fahy Family Rosemarie Chirico (Birthday) Req. Laura The sanctuary lamp is given in loving memory of: Florence Caliguire Given by Louis and Bella Maida Catholic Charities of Herkimer County will be holding its 13th Annual Window of Hope Awards Luncheon on Thursday September 20th, 2018. Our honored guests and recipients of this year s award will be: Lydia Sexton, Friends of Rachel Club Frankfort High School, and Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties. The awards luncheon will take place at Francesca s 144 East Main Street Ilion from noon until 1:30 pm. Tickets for the event are $25.00 per person. For more information call Catholic Charities at 894-9917. Please join us as we honor this year s award recipients. Business and congratulatory advertising is available. Thank you for your support! GOOD NEWS CENTER 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica offers: Bible Study: Galatians Set Free to Live by Jeff Cavins and Gayle Somers. Galatians is a study that will reignite your love for God as you learn of the astonishing love God has for you. Paul s letter to the Galatians speaks directly to the heart of Christians and addresses the most important question we can ask: What must we do to be saved? This fascinating letter reveals the merciful love that God the Father has for us, his children. It speaks of the extraordinary gift of salvation that Jesus has won for us, and it explains how we can unite ourselves to Christ s redeeming sacrifice through faith and love. Join us on this study Wednesdays, September 12th November 7th, 10 am-12 pm or 6 pm-8 pm at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Rd, Utica. To register call 315-735-6210 or email Michele at mjones@thegoodnewscenter.org. Cost is $20.00 per person.