CHURCH OF ST. SAVIOUR
Director of Music Iouri Grichetchkine
Paula McKeown
Confessions First Saturday of the month in the church from 4:00-4:30 PM. By appointment for all other times.
WHO IS WELCOME IN ST. SAVIOUR CHURCH? Are you a sinner? Have you been away from the church for a long time? Are you divorced or separated? Are you physically or mentally challenged? Are you from a different culture? Are you not accepted because of your sexual orientation? Are you elderly, a teen or young adult? Are you discriminated against because of your color? Are you feeling broken? Are you poor or out of work? Have you been imprisoned? Have you a feeling that you are left out? You are welcome here! This is your home, and we are your family!
January 21, 2018
Stewardship January 14 Offertory Saturday 5:00 p.m. $1,660.00 Attendance 81 Sunday 9:30 a.m. $1,75100 Attendance 143 Sunday 11:30 a.m. $1,239.00 Attendance 124 Sunday 5;00 p.m.. "So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired $569.00 men and followed him." What did Zebedee think about all of this? His Attendance sons and his partners, James and John, suddenly left their post and followed Jesus. So there he stood in the boat with a crew of employees, but not one of his sons. We can't help but wonder whether Zebedee was in favor of this promise that his heirs would become "fishers of men." Most likely, this event was the cause of some familial tension. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus instructs us to love and serve others for the love of God. But the Lord also makes it clear that our devotion to him is meant to trump our devotion to anything-or- anyone-else. For our part, we are called to allow this divine allegiance to exist in those we love, even when it means a sacrifice for us as well. Parents for example, like Zebedee, are called to encourage their children to follow the Lord's call. A son or daughter's vocation to religious life certainly exemplifies this kind of sacrifice for a parent who might have had a different plan in mind. But in truth every son and daughter has a vocation from God and parents have the opportunity to support and assist their children as they seek to hear and follow God's special plan for their lives. We don't know for sure how Zebedee responded to the vocation of his sons, but we know that James and John were counted among the Twelve Apostles and that their devotion and dedication helped to spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Regardless of what he might have thought as he stood in that boat, we can be quite sure that looking back now, Zebedee can rejoice heartily in the choice of his sons to leave their nets and follow Christ.
Martha’s Ministry Our Schedule for January and February 2018 is as follows: Martha’s Ministry is a new initiative to invite more members of our parish to take stewardship for the January 21st Faith Formation Classes in events and activities that require some “helping session hands”. It is so deemed Martha’s Ministry in honor *Last day for Communion date switch request *First Communion Record Sheet Due of Jesus’ dear friend who concerned herself with *First Communion & Penance Fee Due ($125.00) the “details” of hospitality. It is our hope, that *Deadline for Academy Students is many will come forward to participate in this Monday, January 22nd. wonderful means of practicing stewardship and to th help maintain the vibrancy of our beloved parish. January 28 Faith Formation Classes in session
This Ministry is open to teens, young adults, February 4th Faith Formation Classes in session married couples, single men & women, seniors … th Young and old alike. February 5 Parent Meeting 7pm in Church for Whatever talents you can offer as our events those whose children are asking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. come along during the year! Contact Geri Anne at 718-965-9151 February 10th Penance/Communion Retreat or [email protected] 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in St. Saviour Catholic for more information. Academy.
February 11th Faith Formation Classes in session
*February 14th Ash Wednesday The beginning of the Holy Season of Lent Repent and Live the Good News
th LENT IS COMING—ARE YOU READY? February 18 No Faith Formation Classes First Sunday of Lent While we have just concluded our Christmas February 25th Faith Formation Classes in session Season, it might be a good time to remind - Second Sunday of Lent everyone that the liturgical season of Lent will be starting in just 4 1/2 weeks. Lent arrives on February 14th and we want ALL the ST. SAVIOUR BOOK GROUP members of our parish family to know that we The St. Saviour book group will meet on are planning a number of events, services Wednesday, February 7, from 7:30 PM to and activities that will enrich us spiritually 9:00 PM to discuss The Givenness of Things: throughout this sacred season of penitence and Essays by Marilynne Robinson. We will prayer. We do hope you will consider joining gather in the meeting room at the rear of the us for some (or all) of the many opportunities parish hall. All are welcome. For additional we have planned this Lent—so keep your eyes information and reading list for 2018, contact
open for more information in the next few Betsy at [email protected]. weeks! HELLO PARENTS! Brownbaggers Homeless Outreach If you have a child too young for Faith The Brownbaggers project serves the poor in Formation classes, come join us after the the NYC parks during the winter months. Since 2009 we have delivered thousands of lunches. Family Mass in the playroom downstairs, Meeting monthly in the Parish Hall at 12:30 pm, we through the door/hallway to the right of the assemble 100 brown bag lunches with food and stage. You can let your kid(s) play, enjoy clothing items donated by our volunteers. We then some coffee, and have a nice travel via subway to multiple Manhattan parks to conversation with other parents. distribute our lunches to those most in need, For more information go to returning to Brooklyn by 3:30 p.m. John Olash is the current director of our Brownbaggers Homeless saintsaviourchurch.org and click on Outreach program. “Young Families Group.” Volunteers can reach John at: [email protected] Sunday, January 21, 2018 Children under the age of 18 must to be accompanied by an adult. Please wear comfortable shoes and have your metro card charged. Twenty five volunteers are needed for this event. RSVP to: [email protected] Please consider donating warm socks, hats or gloves into the Brownbaggers Donation Box which will be located in the vestibule of the church after every mass. Any donations received will be distributed at that month’s Brownbagger event. Also, financial donations used to purchase food items can be made in the Parish rectory. Thank you for your support. Looking ahead to our next event: February 11 , 2018
“We are each other's harvest; we are each other's business; we are each other's magnitude and bond.” ― Gwendolyn Brooks CANDLEMAS DAY On Friday, February 2nd, the church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Wine and Cheese and morning the Lord—the day on which hospitality will take place after the Sunday Jesus was presented in the Masses this weekend. Temple 40 days after his birth, in accordance with Jewish law. This day has also become commonly This week we celebrate a Week known as “Candlemas Day,” the day on which of Prayer for Christian Unity. candles are blessed. If anyone has candles at Unity was something that Jesus home that they would like to have blessed, please himself prayed for—and unity is bring them to church with you on Friday, something we ourselves strive February 2nd. and we will be more than happy for each day. This week, let’s to bless them for you. make a conscious effort to say a prayer that one day ALL Christians will be united as one body in praying to the one God who has given life to us all!
BLESSING OF THROATS As we are all aware, on February 3rd we celebrate the Feast of Saint Blasé (Bishop and Martyr). St. Blasé has long been associated with Calling All Collectors! the healing of throats. This year St. Saviour Catholic Academy would like Father Frank and Father Kevin will to ask you to join our team in clipping bless our throats at the conclusion of the 5:00 and collecting General Mills box top for p.m. Mass on Saturday, February 3rd and at the Education. Tops can be found on General conclusion of the 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 Mills products - Cereals, Kleenex, Ziploc, p.m. Masses on Sunday, February 4th. If anyone Green Giant products. Please join the wishes to have their throat blessed, simply stick children of our Parish school with their around after Mass and everyone will have the collection drive. A deposit box is located in the opportunity to have their throat blessed. back of the Church. Fun Facts! In 1996 General Mills created a program to support education and benefit America’s schools – by 1998, more than 30,000 schools were clipping Box Tops and earning cash to buy things such as books, computers, etc. By 2010, schools across the nation have earned ST. THOMAS FOOD PANTRY over $320 million, we are part of the 82,000 Please continue to support the food pantry at schools participating in this wonderful St. Thomas Aquinas. We are especially in need program. Thank you for joining our team of of hot cereal, soup and toiletries, but whatever collectors! you give will be most appreciated! Sunday, January 21, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 a.m. Marion Cappiello 11:30 a.m. Vincent Mangual 5:00 p.m. People of the Parish
Monday, January 22, Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 8:30 a.m. Maura Lynch
Tuesday, January 23, Weekday 8:30 a.m. Rose Dunn
Wednesday, January 24, St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:30 a.m. Kay McGovern
Thursday, January 25, The Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle 8:30 a.m. Catherine McCormick
Friday, January 26, Saint Timothy and Saint Titus Bishops 8:30 a.m. John Rowland
Saturday, January 27, Weekday 8:30 a.m. Fr. Bob Frueh 5:00 p.m. George & Marion Cappiello
Sunday, January 28, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 a.m. Aiden Seeger 11:30 a.m. Michael Griffin (Birthday Remembrance) 5:00 p.m. People of the Parish