St. James R.C. Church March 24, 2019 Third Sunday in Lent
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St. James R.C. Church March 24, 2019 Third Sunday in Lent Weekday Masses Monday — Saturday: 8:00 am Sunday Masses Saturday: 5:00 pm (Youth) Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am (Family), 11:30 am (Choir) Holy Days Vigil: 7:30 pm Day: 8:00am, 12 Noon Special Needs Mass: Second Saturday of the month at 1:00pm Nocturnal Adoration: First Friday of the Month, 7:30 -8:30pm Reconciliation Saturdays 4:00 — 4:45 pm or by appointment Rev. James -Patrick Mannion, Pastor [email protected] (ext. 322) Rev. Gerald Cestare, Associate Pastor [email protected] (ext. 321) Rev. John Fitzgerald , in residence Business Manager: Todd Bradshaw(ext.312) 429 Route 25A, Setauket, New York 11733 -3829 Parish Office: (631) 941.4141 Dir. of Outreach: Kathryn Vaeth (ext. 313) Fax: (631) 751.6607 Dir. of Faith Formation: Louise DiCarlo Faith Formation Office: (631) 751.7287 (ext. 329) Admin. Asst. Joanmarie Zipman (ext. 328) Email: [email protected] Music Co -Director: Website: www.stjamessetauket.org Office hours: M -F 9am -4pm (closed for lunch 12 -12:30) Richard Foley (631) 806.1794 Sat. 9am -2pm Music Co -Director: Miriam Salerno (516) 263.5173 “Be doers of the word and not hearers only ” James 1:22 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Cris O ’Keefe (631) 751.2819 Parish Receptionists: 2019 Mission Statement: Megan Peters (M -F); Joan Murray (Sat) Formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, we are Nancy Gallagher (weekdays and Sat) Beloved daughters and sons of the Father. We, the Catholic community Parish Facilities Supervisor: Jeff Fallon of the Three Village area, are a pilgrim community on Camino - Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit. John Piropato, Principal (631) 473.1211 Nourished by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel; we strive to respond to Jesus ’ invitation: to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be a Good Samaritan to (our) neighbor and enemy. So that in Jesus ’ name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities and beauty; stewards of and for God ’s creation; and witnesses to Faith, Hope and Charity. PJG I`A_J` Sacraments Parish Policy Baptism: Two Sundays per month at 1:30 pm. Please be reminded that as a matter of policy, Please contact the office after the 4th month of pregnancy to make arrangements. any and all events, conferences, meetings, plays, sporting events, fundraising efforts, Holy Matrimony: Please contact the office at least etc. must have the expressed, written nine months before your desired date. permission of the pastor (or his designee) before plans can be finalized. The parish is a Anointing of the Sick : By request legal entity with certain obligations that must be considered prior to approval of events. This Pastoral Council: Mrs. Roni Groth, Mr. John Holownia, includes the use of the name St. James in any way, shape or Mrs. Josephine Prokop, Mr. Fred Sawicki, Mr. Michael Vaeth, Mrs. Judi Wallace form, explicitly or implicitly. Contracts with outside vendors, speakers or service providers cannot be signed by Parish Finance Committee: Mr. Edward Gutleber, Chair; Mr. anyone other than the pastor or his designee. Todd Bradshaw (Business Manager) Mrs. Theresa Ellner (Accounts Payable), Mr. Christopher McKeever (Parish Trustee), Mr. Wm. J. O ’Brien (Parish Trustee), Mr. George Rehn, Join us in praying the Holy Rosary Mrs. Judi Wallace after the 8am Mass every 1st Prayer Opportunities Saturday: Please note below, our remaining dates through June Nocturnal Adoration : First Fridays 7:30 — 8:30 pm 2019 : 4/6,5/4, and 6/1 Recitation of the Rosary : Monday to Saturday after the 8am “I promise to assist at the hour of death, Mass with the graces necessary for salvation, all who on the First Saturday of five consecutive months, Ministries: confess their sins, receive Holy Communion, recite five Alpha: Mrs. Roni Groth, Mrs. Barbara Jaeckel decades of the Rosary, and keep me company for fifteen Bereavement Ministry : Ms. Catherine Horgan, minutes while meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary, Mr. Dennis Reardon (please call 631.941.4141 x341) with the purpose of making reparation to my Immaculate Christ in the Marketplace: Mr. Jack Herr (631.941.4141) Heart. ” CYO Board: Mr. Charles Arasi, Chair; Mrs. Samantha Bradshaw, Mr. John Case, Mr. Michael (Mike) Specht, ~Our Blessed Mother Mr. Patrick (Pat) Tunstead Eucharistic Ministry to Homebound Parishioners: READINGS AND OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK If you or anyone you know is homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist at home, please call Joan Murray at the rectory office. OF MARCH 24, 2019 Fertility Care Services: Helen McCarthy, R.Ph, PharmD, CFCPI ([email protected] or 631.455.4137) Sunday, March 24 Knights of Columbus, Mother Teresa of Calcutta Council #12006: Third Sunday in Lent Grand Knight, Mr. Paul DiBenedetto Ex 3:1 -8a, 13 -15/1 Cor 10:1 -6, 10 -12/Lk 13:1 -9 Laudato Si Environmental Ministry: Mr. Robert Becherer Liturgy Committee: Ms. Louise DiCarlo Monday, March 25 Liturgical Ministries:EMHC -Mrs. Kathy Brown, Mrs. Mary Berretta The Annunciation of the Lord Readers: Mr./Mrs. Stephen and Bonnie Paysen; - - - Altar Servers: Mrs. Judi Wallace, Mr. Peter Morelli; Is 7:10 14; 8:10/Heb 10:4 10/Lk 1:26 38 Ushers/Greeters: Mr. Robert Freaso Men ’s Monthly Breakfast Gathering: Mr. Tony Casale Tuesday, March 26 Ministry of Consolation: Mrs. Carol Simco Dn 3:25, 34 -43/Mt 18:21 -35 Nocturnal Adoration: Mr. Eric Waxman (631) 689.9759 Our Daily Bread: (631)941.2731 [email protected] Wednesday, March 27 Parish Bulletin and Website: Editor, Ms. Catherine Horgan Dt 4:1, 5 -9/Mt 5:17 -19 Contact rectory office 631.941.4141 Parish Liturgical Environment Committee: Thursday, March 28 Contact rectory office 631.941.4141 Jer 7:23 -28/Lk 11:14 -23 Pre -Cana Ministry: Mr. and Mrs . Diane and James Santangelo Contact rectory office 631.941.414 Respect Life Committee of St. James: Mr. Eric Waxman Friday, March 29 - - 631.689.9759. The Respect Life Committee will meet in the Hos 14:2 10/Mk 12:28 34 Parish Center each month (September –June) on Coffee Sunday after the 9:30 Mass Rosary Altar Society of St. James: Mrs. Patricia Raptoulis at Saturday, March 30 631.473.3561 Hos 6:1 -6/Lk 18:9 -14 Spiritual Direction: Mr. Ueli Laeng Please call the rectory office 631.941.4141 Next Sunday March 31 St. James Rosary Makers: Mrs. Mary DiBenedetto 631.236.8899 Wedding Facilitators: Mrs. Maureen Denzler, Mrs. Chris Weisman Fourth Sunday in Lent Women ’s Scripture Study: Mrs. Cathy Roberts SJA 631.689.2645 Jos 5:9a, 10 -12/Lk 15:1 -3, 11 -32 In compliance with Diocesan policy from the Office for the Protection of Children & Young People, (516) 678.5800, ext. 573: If you suspect any child abuse, first contact Child Protective Services at (800) 342.3720 and then 2 contact the Diocesan Hotline at (516) 594.9063. If you believe someone is in immediate danger , call Suffolk County Police at 911. COLLECTION AND ATTENDANCE UPDATE Mass Intentions for the week of March 24, 2019 Mass Attendance March 18, 2018: 1149 Third Sunday in Lent Mass Attendance March 17, 2019: 1175 Sunday, March 24 Collection March 18, 2018: $14,649.33 8am John Hobbes Collection March 17, 2019: $14,003.13 9:30am Colin McGrath 11:30 am Thomas Fitzgerald, Lawrence Ciccarelli, Please consider making your regular donations Mary Melania Pedersen, to St. James via our on -line option. Set up one Angelica Sedde time or recurring donations, and avoid worrying Monday, March 25 about your regular donation due to travel, illness 8am George Wassum Tuesday, March 26 or bad weather. 8am Rev. Ronald Tully Wednesday, March 27 Visit: https://stjamessetauket.weshareonline.org/ 8am Gerard W. Gaughran 7:30pm Maria Negron opportunities/generalcollection Thursday, March 28 8am Catherine Biasetti For your continued generosity to St. James Parish of your time, Friday, March 29 talent and treasure, I offer my deepest appreciation. May God 8am Clara Ferro reward your generosity a hundredfold. 7:30pm Dorothy Williams Saturday, March 30 ~ Fr. Jim 8am Cornelius McDonnell 5pm Randy Schimmenti, Weeshie Fogarty, Pope ’s Intention for Evangelization Audrey Smith, William Murray Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities. That Sunday, March 31 Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, 8am Jerry Higgins feel that they are close to Christ, and have their rights 9:30am Mary Bauer respected. 11:30am Elmer Whitcomb Lois Heinlein Florence Lynam Tune in to “Religion and Rock ” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITIES on Sunday mornings, 7:00am -8:00am on WBAB 102.3FM or Additional Memorial Candles ’ In response to the numerous requests from parishioners, we are 95.3FM on Long Island s East End. Listen on pleased to tell you that we have installed Saturdays at 11:00pm on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the another set of candles near the statue of the Catholic Channel and at 11pm on XM Satellite, Channel 117. Holy Family in the back (25A side) of the Next Sunday ’s theme (March 31) is “Spirituality ” church. This new set of candles offers a top row that can be lit for one year and hold a plaque listing the name of the person for whom the candle is lit. The offer- Encounter Lent 2019 ing for a Memorial Candle is $250. Please stop by the rectory office during normal business hours when our receptionist will be happy to Our encounter for the week of provide you with additional information.