Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018
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: 631-929-4339 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) 495-8913 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: www.stjohnthebaptistchurch.org General Mailbox/Front Desk: ext. 10. Contact us by email: office@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org
Page 3. Monday of Holy Week (March 26): Reconciliation Confessions will be heard 4:00-5:00 p.m. (confessional room) Parish Penance Service with individual confessions at 7:30 pm Sacred Triduum Holy Thursday (MARCH 29) 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord s Supper The very heart of our parish family is the Eucharist, and all are invited to be part of this liturgy. Twelve members of our parish have been selected to be part of the Mandatum, the Washing of the Feet. Good Friday (MARCH 30) 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 3:00 p.m. Service of the Lord s Passion is the ancient liturgy with St. John s Passion, Veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion. 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday (MARCH 31) 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (includes blessing of food) 11:00-12 Noon Confessions 7:30 p.m. Solemn Easter Vigil is the highpoint of the Church Year. We welcome the Light of Christ into our darkened church, listen to the vigil of readings, and renew our Baptism Promises in the light of the Paschal Candle. Bring your family to this powerful experience of our faith!
Page 4 Haven t been to Confession for a while? This Lent is a great opportunity to feel the Joy of Being Forgiven! You can simply begin, It s been a long time and the priest will take it from there! Give yourself the gift of Reconciliation this Lent! Confessions on Saturdays, 4:00 4:45. Monday of Holy Week, 4-5 p.m. Monday of Holy Week Penance Service, 7:30 pm Holy Saturday, 11:00 12 noon. Rehearsals for the Triduum Liturgies: Holy Thursday and Good Friday: Tuesday, March 27th at 7pm Easter Vigil: Tuesday, March 20th at 7pm North Shore Clericus Lenten Ecumenical Services: 12:00 Noon DATE CHURCH SPEAKER March 30 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. John McGinty 716 Route 25A, Rocky Point Looking Ahead to Easter: Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 29th, 7:30 p.m. (presider, Fr. Frank ) Easter Sunday, April 1st, 7:30 a.m. (presider, Fr. Frank ) Easter Sunday, 9:15 a.m. (presider, Msgr. Bennett) Easter Sunday, 11:15 a.m. (presider, Fr. Frank)
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Page 6 Welcome to the Newly Baptized Members of our Parish Family! Thomas Anthony Daniels Cameron David Hoy Hailey Anne Rothar Boys and girls in 2nd grade and up are welcome! We will schedule training for new servers after Easter. Please give your name to Fr. Frank or Barbara Johnston.
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Page 8 WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR (Full calendar on the Parish Website) SACRAMENTS (Please see the Parish Website for full details) Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday, 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. 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 email the Parish Office. 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. from September thru June and at 12 noon during July and August. Marriage Contact the Parish Office so that we can arrange the marriage interview and set your date. Anointing of the Sick Call the Parish Office.
Page 9 We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who embrace every aspect of their lives as gift by surrendering to Christ their very selves through service to the parish and the wider community. WEEKLY COLLECTIONS Sunday, March 11th $5,623.00 Faith Direct $2,711.01 Total $8,334.01 This time last year: Sunday Collection $6,805.00 Faith Direct $2,182.00 Total $8,987.00 Second Collections: 3/18 Easter Flowers 3/25 (Palm Sunday) Outreach 4/1 (Easter) Special Collection for the Poor We thank you for your generosity! 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 www.faithdirect.net by using our church code, NY67. 2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal $47,500 Pledges $17,065 Over (Under) ($30,435) Donors 58 Payments $9,952.50 Percentage of Goal 35.9%
Page 10 Thank you for making our 8th Annual St. Patrick Gala a success! Thanks to those who were able to attend, donate prizes, cook food, serve our guests, and support all our raffles!! February Numbers 57 families 22 seniors, 69 adults & 42 children Thank you for making it possible for us to help! cocoa cold cereal tea coffee bar soap dish soap Rice Bowls can be returned next weekend on PALM SUNDAY.
Page 11 What is LifeTeen? LifeTeen is a movement within the Roman Catholic Church. LifeTeen leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. We are now forming our Core Team! The Team will be trained as leaders of our new youth ministry! Please keep them in your prayers. Youth Ministry kick-off after Easter! Date to be announced. Feel free to contact our new Youth Minister, Mike Clauberg, 631-929-4339, ext. 18; youth@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org
Page 12 This Weekend s Presiders Deacons Preach Saturday, Mar 17, 5pm Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, Mar 18, 7:30 am Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, Mar 18, 9:15 am Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, Mar 18, 11:15 am Msgr. John Bennett Next Weekend s Presiders Palm Sunday Saturday, Mar 24, 5pm Fr. Ted Howard Sunday, Mar 25, 7:30 am Msgr. John Bennett Sunday, Mar 25, 9:15 am Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, Mar 25, 11:15 am Begins with Solemn Procession Fr. Frank Schneider Monday, March 19, 9 am Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Tuesday, March 20, 9 am Delia Pina Wednesday, March 21, 9 am Special Intention Thursday, March 22, 9 am All of the unborn children Saturday, March 24, 5 pm Elizabeth & Nunzio DiPierro Sunday, March 25, 7:30am Marie Andrews 9:15am Paul Francis Simms 11:15am Ralph Riello Please remember our recently departed in your prayers. May they rest in peace! Today s Readings The Fifth Sunday of Lent Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:3-4,12-15 Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33
Page 13 St. John s Preschool Registration Now Open for 2018-2019!! For ages 18 Months to 5 Years Old. Flexible schedules available! Registration is Monday - Thursday 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, or call for an appointment. 631-929-3220 Call the preschool office if you would like a tour of our classrooms. No classes on Palm Sunday, March 25th. Please join us at the 11:15 mass. The Solemn Procession with Palms begins from the parish hall. Monday, March 26th: Penance Service with individual confessions. All Confirmation Candidates (8th grade) will attend. Communion Offering is due no later than April 15th.
Page 14 Eucharistic Adoration The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration on the main altar in the church every Wednesday afternoon, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please join us for prayer and Adoration! 2:00 p.m. Rosary for Life; 3:00 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy. There is no Adoration the Wednesday of Holy Week. 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, 631-929-4339, ext 10 All are 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 9 a.m. 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. WE WILL UPDATE OUR SICK LIST ON PALM SUNDAY It has been a long while since we reviewed our list. Please call the Parish Office or email us to include the names for prayers. Prayers for the Sick Robert Sommer, Richard Mandleur, 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, Candy Tiemonte, John Sigismondi, Ilse Katherina Orozco, Jim Shifrin, Bryan Nicholson, Logan James Castrogiovanni, 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
Page 15 Around our Area and our Diocese CALLING ALL SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS IN HIGH SCHOOL...DEADLINE IS APRIL 15th! Faith and Service in the City connects high school students to Catholic and Vincentian traditions in New York City. Explore theology, experience NYC, and grow in faith and leadership! You have 3 weeks to choose from: Cost is only $100 dollars for the whole week. Sunday July 8 to Saturday July 14 Sunday, July 22-July 28th Sunday, August 5th-Sunday August 11th For more information contact Mike at Youth@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org or 631-929-4339 Ext. 18. Godspell: Friday, March 23rd at 7 pm, Saturday, March 24 at 7pm and Sunday, March 25th at 1pm. Presented by Eastport-South Manor Theatre and Arts Department. $12 adults, $7 students and Seniors 55+. Tickets can be purchased at www.esmonline.org.