Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year October 8, 2017 Celebration of Ministries Sharing our Time and Talent
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. 13 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 Office Hours Monday - Thursday, 9:00-a.m. 5:00 p.m. General Mailbox/Front Desk: ext. 10 Contact us by email: office@stjohnthebaptistchurch.org
Page 3 Celebration of Ministries 2017 Next Sunday October 15th After 9:15 and 11:15 masses Stop in after mass, learn about the ministries and groups in our parish! Refreshments Games for the Children Our parish family of St. John the Baptist: 2087 registered families 36 ministries and groups!
Page 4 Celebration of Ministries 2017 Check the ministry/ministries you would like more information about! Forms will be available next week in the Downstairs Hall! Altar Linens Back to School Baptism Catechists Choir, Children Choir, Adult Christmas Christmas Pageant Church Cleaners Continuing Care Drivers Easter Ems to the Sick Eucharistic Adoration Eucharistic Ministers Faith Discussion Group Food Pantry Gathering Inn K of C Lectors LIFT (Women s Group) Linus Liturgy of the Word With Children Pre-Cana Preschool RCIA Recyclables Altar Servers Shoppers Thanks-giving Ushers
Page 5 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 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.. Holyday of Obligation: 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. (may vary, check website) 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 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.
Page 6 This Weekend s Presiders Saturday, October 7, 5pm Fr. Ted Howard Sunday, Oct 8, 7:30 am Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, Oct 8, 9:15 am Msgr. John Bennett Sunday, Oct 8, 11:15 am Fr. Frank Schneider Next Weekend s Presiders Saturday, October 14, 5pm Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, Oct 15, 7:30 am Msgr. John Bennett Sunday, Oct 15, 9:15 am Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, Oct 15, 11:15 am Fr. Frank Schneider Monday, October 9, 9 am Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Tuesday, October 10, 9 am Joyce Osborne Grattan Wednesday, October 11, 9 am Michael Segreto Thursday, October 12, 9 am Louis & Rita Moller Saturday, October 14, 5 pm Antonie Huber Sunday, October 15 7:30 am Alice Schulze 9:15 am John Anderson 11:15 am Geraldine Smith Please pray for All our faithful departed! Today s Readings The Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:9,12-16,19-20 Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43
Page 7 We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who work for justice by serving on social justice and common good committees. WEEKLY COLLECTIONS Faith Direct $ 2,488.24 Sunday, October 1st $ 7,889.00 Total $10,337.24 Respect Life $1,540.00 October 2nd Collections: 10/22 World Missions 10/29 Outreach Last year at this time: Faith Direct $ 2,098.00 Sunday Collection: $ 6,199.50 Total $ 8,297.50 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. 2017 $48,900.00 Goal $35,165.00 Pledges $31,200.00 Payments 115 Donors 71.9% of goal
Page 8 Coming up this week: Celebration of Ministries in the Downstairs Hall after the 9:15 and 11:15 next Sunday. Children s Liturgy of the Word at 9:15 and 11:15 next sunday Church Sound System now Upgraded! Thank you for your increased support of our parish, so that we were able to bring our sound system new life! We also received a $7,000 gift towards this project. We hope you like what you hear!
Page 9 Next Saturday, October 14th, the Seventh Grade families gather at the 5:00 p.m. mass. Come and meet the new Youth Minister, Mike Clauberg! All our young people are invited to be part of Liturgy of the Word with Children We begin again next weekend, October 15th. Children are invited after the Opening Prayer to join the Catechist, and process from church. 1305 meals served They return to church at the time of the Creed and re -join us for the rest of Mass.
Page 10 Evenings with Fr. Frank on Catholic Topics Wednesday nights 7:00 8:00 p.m. (once a month) with Father Frank Opening Session: Wednesday, October 18th This month s topic: General Overview of Mass, followed by Ask Anything You Want About Mass (Parents: feel free to bring your children!) Rosary for Life A group is forming to pray the Rosary together for the intention of Respect Life. This coming Saturday, October 14th 12 Noon In our Parking Lot on North Country Road (feel free to bring a lawn chair!)
Page 11 2017 Stewardship Renewal Time, Talent and Treasure This weekend: October 14 and 15 Celebration of Ministries October 21 and 22 Financial Report to the Parish October 28 and 29 Commitment Weekend
Page 12 Recycling Program We received another $500 from this program so you can see that your cans and bottles make a difference for Peggy s Pantry. Thank you to the Bennett, Valentino, and Dennehy families for emptying the bins and redeeming the recyclables. If we had twelve families doing this work, each one would only have to work one month each year.. Please help our volunteers by rinsing out your cans and bottles before putting them in the bin. Sticky bottles and cans attract ants and other unwelcome pests. If the bin is full, please do not leave your bag on the ground. Please call the phone number that is on the bin and save your bag for another day. Thanksgiving Drive next month On November 4 and 5, we will be talking to you about the Thanksgiving Baskets and you will be able to take a tag to help a family to have a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. The baskets will be brought in on November 19 and distributed on that day as well. You really do make a difference whether you are adopting a family, making a contribution, or just carrying a can of food to Mass. We are so grateful for your support. Peggy s Pantry Our shoppers shop, L.I. Cares 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 you for always being so generous!!! Pasta sides rice sides coffee jelly tuna dish soap laundry soap We are grateful for the families who have memorialized the white and green vestments. We are now able to offer this red chasuble should you want to donate it in memory of a loved one.
Page 13 Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Wednesday, October 4th Blessings on over Sixty of our Pets who came to church!
Page 14 The altar bread, wine and candles for this weekend s celebration of the Eucharist have been donated by Susan and family in commemoration of: Marco Troise All invited to the recitation of the Holy Rosary: After the 9 am daily mass Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p.m. 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 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 De- Monte, Jillian Brown, TJ Christian, Rita Mandracchio, Grace Smith, Dottie Simone, James Pearson, Kara Worth, Andrew J. Munch, Hannah Galinski, John Delaney, Marian Zaveski, George Stane, Elaine Dawes-Lampach, Mark Turnberg, Deb Frigon, Amy Ladezeze, Rosa Colon, Michael Storms, Jim Kennedy, Emily Duckworth 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
Page 15 Around our Area and our Diocese Trip to Alaska: Fr. Mickey Bancroft is leading a group to Alaska, June 3, 10, 2018. For more information, please email lucille@groupist.com, or call 1-800-CATHOLIC ext. 208. Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School: Open House For families of prospective students grades 7-12, on Saturday, October 21st from 9AM-12PM, giving them the opportunity to tour the school and learn more about its academic, athletic and service programs. For more information, please call the Admissions office at 631-727-5900, ext. 335. Scout Retreat: The Suffolk County Catholic Committee on Scouting is hosting a Weekend Retreat for all Catholic Scouts on October 13-15 at the Seminary of the immaculate Conception. For registration info, contact Austin Cannon, 516-678-5800, ext. 245. East End Hospice: Children s Bereavement Group begins 7-week sessions on October 17th, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Call Angela at 631-288-8400 for more information.