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7516 No. Main Street ! Newport, NY 13416 229 So. Main Street ! Herkimer, NY 13350 Rectory Parish Office : 7514 No. Main Street Parish Office : 344 So. Washington Street Phone : (315) 845-8017 Phone : (315) 866-6373 Office Hours : Mon. & Wed. 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Office Hours : Mon—Thurs. 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER — MAY 12, 2019

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

When something delights us, it touches us in a unique and special way. We are stirred within, filled with happiness, glee, and joy. The object of our delight capti- vates us, and we are eager, sometimes beyond words, to obtain it. Have you ever been delighted by your faith, the Gospel, God's Word, or an encounter with God? The Gen- tiles were delighted when they learned they were sharers in the Good News and ecstatic that they were included. They recognized their shepherd and realized that they discov- ered something or someone unlike any other before. We can easily become lukewarm in our relationship with God and forget just how life-changing the Good News of our faith really is. We are brought to the springs of life-giving water and are gifted with something secular life simply cannot provide: Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

PASTORAL STAFF Reverend Quy N. Vo, Pastor

Monica Edwards & Josephine Payne, Bookkeepers Susan Baldwin , Office Manager/Secretary/F.F.C Andrew Tolpa, Youth Ministry Young , Finance Manager Liz Fusco , Faith Formation Coordinator for Grades K/1st—6th Deacon Ron Ste-Marie, Facilities Supervisor Susan Baldwin, Faith Formation Coordinator for Grades 7th –10th Stephen Gloo & Deborah Sweeney, Trustee David Hughes , Buildings & Grounds, Maintenance John Butler & Janet Strumlock, Trustees Varnum Harris, Music Ministry & St. John’s Cemetery Janine Lynch, Sacristan

St. ’s Mass Schedule Sts. Anthony & Joseph’s Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 6:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass: 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon. & Wed. 9:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Tues. & Thurs. 8:00 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation: 9:00 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: Sts. Anthony and Joseph’s—Saturday 3:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m., St. John’s–5:25 p.m.–5:50 p.m. on Saturday or by appointment, just call the parish office.

FUNERALS —are held on Monday thru Thursday and Saturday.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS —Please contact Fr. Vo at the parish office or Vicar for Vocation Office at (518) 453-6690 !"#=%&'(!"=)'*+,-=&%=#,)!#(======&>=+,`=,*+3=

Dear friends in Christ! ! Scripture readings for the week of May 12, 2019 Alleluia! Jesus Christ has risen from the dead. Here we are in the month of May! I hope Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52/Rv 7:9, 14b-17/Jn 20:27-30 you are enjoying the spring weather. On the Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3, 43:3, 4 [cf. 3a]/Jn 10:1-10 Fourth Sunday of Easter, John’s gospel invites us to reflect on the image of Tuesday : Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8]/Jn 15:9-17 Jesus, the Good Shepherd. What would be the best description of the shep- Wednesday: Acts 12:24--13:5a/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8 [4]/Jn 12:44-50 herd? One could say that a shepherd is a person who tend and watch over the sheep. He knows his sheep and calls them by a distinct name. The Thursday : Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/Jn 13:16-20 sheep knows the voice of their shepherd. A shepherd must be willingly to Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab [7bc]/Jn 14:1-6 protect and give his life for the sheep. He was the door through which the Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 14:7-14 sheep had to pass. The scriptures often speaks of God as shepherd of his Sunday: Acts 14:21-27/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 ! people. Psalm 23 states that the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Isaiah tells us the Lord is like a shepherd who feeds his flock and gathers them in his arms. The gospel tells us that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who STS . A NTHONY & J OSEPH F INANCIAL C ORNER will risk his life for the sheep and save the stray sheep. How bless are we to Year to Collection Collection Year to Date Cumulative have Jesus as our good shepherd, the one who protects and gives life to us. Date Date Amount Total Deficit Our world today needs good shepherds. The Fourth Sunday of Required Easter is dedicated to the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. We do not talk about vocations often, especially within our family. Sometimes, we are afraid 4/28/19 $1,916.00 $105,224.00 $154,000.00 -$48,776.00 of talking about it. Our church values all vocations such as vocations to 5/5/19 $1,816.00 $107,040.00 $157,500.00 -$50,460.00 priesthood, deaconate, religious life, the vocation to married life as service to the church, and the vocation of single life. All these are good and wonderful Second Collection for this week—Monthly & Boiler vocations that God calls us, and they lead to happiness not only in this life but in the next. We need to open our hearts to the Holy Spirit and to the The weekly amount needed from collection is approx. $3,500 for the fiscal possibilities to the vocations God has planned for us. Let us pray that we year from 7/1/18 to 6/30/19. have the courage to place our trust and lives into God’s hands. May is the time of the year where all parishes in the diocese partic- Money Counters—May 13, 2019 ipate in the annual Bishop’s Appeal. Most of you already received the letter F. Evangelista, M. Harrer, D. Aloisio from me in regarding to the Bishop’s Appeal. I am grateful for your generosi- ty in giving to the Bishop’s Appeal. Please take a brochure to read over the ST. JOHN’S SACRIFICIAL GIVING information and consider to make a gift. We will be taking up the Bishop’s Regular Collection 04/28/19: $2,499.00 Appeal this weekend May 11 & 12. Please come to church with your gift. Thank you for help our parish to meet our assessment. May you have a Capital Campaign 04/28/19: $934.00 blessed week! Regular Collection 05/05/19: $1,662.00 Evangelist Collection 05/05/19: $385.00 Fr. Quy Vo This week’s second collection: Parish Improvement THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR C Next week’s second collection: Capital Campaign If you are away, please remember the parish with your envelope gift on Today’s Scripture readings can be found in the Gather your return. We appreciate your ongoing support . Hymnal # 1072

Our Prayer’s response is: Jesus, Good Shepherd, hear us Sts. Anthony and Joseph’s Boiler Fund The cost of the re- placement of the boiler is $64,000.00 . As of 5/6/19, we have col- WHY DO WE DO THAT? lected for this fund $9,048.00. Please help our church to meet this CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED ! goal and to keep our church warm during the winter months.

Question: A t a parish council meeting, our pastor mentioned the need Congratulations to Sts. Anthony and for deacons. It is something I am considering. How do I know if I have a Joseph Church and St. John the Baptist vocation? What steps should I take next? Church Confirmation Class of 2019. Answer: Any and all gifts that the Holy Spirit gives to the church are for God Bless You ! the good of the community. As members of the Body of Christ, what one member does affects all. What the body does also affects each member. A vocation or call to ministry is tested and verified by the church. Through prayer, instruction, and service, a vocation is tested, and then acknowl- edged by the official call to orders or to service. If you are considering becoming a deacon, the first step would be to talk to your pastor. He will be able to give you more specific infor- mation on the program in your diocese, what is expected of you, and how you apply. You might also begin to see a spiritual director, someone who can help you with your faith journey and vocation discernment. They do so by focusing on prayer, your relationship with God, and spiritual practic- es. Finally, you'll need to see the diocesan vocation director in charge of deacons to apply. Best wishes! Please remember our parish in your will and estate planning. _== =   =  ======_=  = = =  = LITURGICAL MINISTERS—May 11 & 12, 2019 LITURGICAL MINISTERS—May 11 & 12, 2019

Mass Time Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass Time Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Lector L. Farber L. Slatton Lector (s) J. Hutchinson M. Trombley Cup Minister G. & D. Lyman A. Hennings, C. Coman Cup Ministers A. & C. Putney J. Key, L. Warner Altar Servers Volunteer Volunteer Children’s homily C. Johnson Altar Servers A. Baldwin, C. Putney R. Nietes Next Weekend—May 18 & 19, 2019 Next Weekend—May 18 & 19, 2019 Mass Time Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. Lector G. Choquette J. Butler Mass Time Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Cup Minister A. Choquette, R. Hughes C. McCormack, S. Butler Lector (s) A. Putney J. Key Altar Servers Volunteer Volunteer Cup Ministers C. Gloo, E. Healy T. Powers, J. Fahy ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST WEEKLY CALENDAR Children’s homily M. Trombley Monday, May 13 th — Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. in the Office/Rectory Altar Servers C. Putney R. Nietes, B. Risi

STS. ANTHONY AND JOSEPH WEEKLY CALENDAR ST. JOHN’S NEWPORT MUSIC FOR BOTH MASSES Monday, May 13 th —Crusader’s Meeting @ 7:00 pm @ Hall Entrance Hymn: THE KING OF LOVE MY SHEPHERD IS #712 Tuesday, May 14 th —Christian Srv. Com. Meeting @ 7:00 pm @ Hall Res. Psalm 100: RESPOND & ACCLAIM Offertory Hymn: SHEPHERD OF SOULS #910 REFLECT AND RESPOND TO THE SCRIPTURE :

Communion Hymn: YOU SATISFY THE HUNGRY HEART #940 First Reading —Luke records in Acts how and why Paul and Barnabas took their gospel message of the crucified and res- Sending Forth: O SANCTISSIMA / O MOST HOLY ONE #895 urrected Messiah to the Gentiles. How do you imagine history would have changed if the Jews had accepted Paul's gospel message? St. John the Baptist Church Second Reading —John's vision speaks of the eternal and heavenly Annual Garage and Plant Sale rewards for those who suffer for the faith. To whom should you communi- On Friday, May 31, 2019 & Saturday, June 1, 2019 cate this saving message? 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. We will welcome any household or decorative items, baby items, toys, Gospel Reading —In what ways do you find Jesus' metaphor of the children and adult books, children and adult clothing, tools, and small sheep and shepherd appealing? furniture pieces. Please no large furniture, appliances, or electronics! We Sts. Anthony & Joseph’s Church is having a Rummage ask that items please be in good condition and clean. Sale in the Parish Hall on Thurs., May 16th, 9am—3pm, For information on how to drop off items for the garage sale, or Friday, May 17th 9am- - 3pm, and Sat., May 18th 9am— to volunteer to help at the garage sale please call: Dianne Fiacco @ 315- 12pm. We will welcome any household or decorative items, baby items, toys, 845-8254. children and adult books, children and adult clothing, tools, and small furniture For information or to volunteer to help at the plant sale please pieces. Please no large furniture, appliances, or electronics! We ask that call: Barbara Sigona @ 315-845-1581. Thank you items please be in good condition and clean. All proceeds will go towards the Boiler Fund. MOTHER’S DAY BLESSING Drop off your stuff at the hall on: Good and gracious God, • Mon. May 13th from 9:00 am—2:00 pm creator of all good things in the universe, • Tues. May 14th 9:00 am—2;00 pm your Son, Jesus Christ, loved his Mother • Wed. May 15th 9:00 am—2:00 pm and modeled for us how we should If anyone would like to volunteer to help out at the Rummage Sale love our mothers. please call Louise Carney at 315-823-0068. Bless all the women in our lives who model for us the love of a mother. The 65th Annual Bishop’s Appeal has begun. This is our opportunity Protect them and encourage them to unite together as one Catholic family, to answer the challenge given to us by Jesus Christ to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, comfort the to love as you have loved us. afflicted, and to promote justice for every person. Please take the time Bless and protect those men in families to prayerfully reflect on the gifts that you have been given by God and respond to who have no female partners the Bishop’s Appeal as generously as you possibly can. Your participation is and give them courage and strength essential to the success of the Bishop’s Appeal. Please join other Catholics from to love their children in the absence of a mother. throughout the fourteen counties of the diocese in supporting this very import We ask all this in your name. Amen! collection. We will take up the Bishop’s Appeal pledges this weekend. St. John the Baptist, Newport Week of May 11, 2019—May 19, 2019

SATURDAY, May 11—Easter Weekday 6:00 p.m.— Celebrant Intention ! Mother’s Day Intentions (living & deceased)

SUNDAY, May 12—The Fourth Sunday of Easter 8:00 a.m.—Mary Rommel Req. Varnum and Ellen Harris ! Mary Luther (Anniv.) Req. Ed Luther ! Mother’s Day Intentions (living & deceased)

MONDAY, May 13—Our Lady of Fatima 9:00 a.m .—Celebrant Intention

TUESDAY, May 14—Saint Matthias, Apostle NO PARISH LITURGY

WEDNESDAY, May 15—Saint Isidore 9:00 a.m.—Celebrant Intention

THURSDAY, May 16—Easter Weekday NO PARISH LITURGY

FRIDAY, May 17 —E aster Weekday NO PARISH LITURGY

SATURDAY, May 18—Saint John I, Pope and Martyr 6:00 p.m.—Vincent and Sadie Murphy Req. Eleanor Blauvelt

SUNDAY, May 19—The Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00 a.m.—Deceased Members of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Reardon #841 Req. CDA Court Reardon #841

POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MAY 2019

Evangelization – Church in Africa —That the Church in Africa, through the commitment of its members, may be the seed of unity among her peoples and a sign of hope for the continent.

PRAYER FOR VOCATION— Let us pray... Jesus, good and gentle Shep- herd, we pray for those among us who hear your voice and call to a vocation in the Church. Help them to be unafraid of that calling from you of service to the universal church. Gift them courage to boldly say yes to your call. Help us to encourage them in their long journey of discernment and formation. We offer our thanks to you for calling us to discipleship in many and various ways, as married men and women, as single men and women, as priests, deacons, and professed men and women. We ask all these things in the name of the Good Shepherd, Jesus, our savior and our brother. Amen.

Please pray for our seminarians and aspirants

Rev. Mr. Bellafiore Kyle Gorenski Rev. Mr. Kyle Eads Matthew Duclos Deacon Michael Melanson Deacon James O’Rourke McHale Stephen Yusko Adam Feisthamel Charles Onyeneke Joe Aini Marko Pranic Russell Bergman Nathan Resila Anthony Duyet Nguyen Frandy Martinez Daniel Vallejo Victor Gelfuso Joseph Dai Tran Joseph Hien Joseph Tuan Cao Peter Phu Lai Joseph Tuan Pham Anthony Onu Alessio Fasullo Patrick Sweeney Nskik Obot Sts. Anthony and Joseph, Herkimer Week of May 11—May 19, 2019

SATURDAY, May 11—Easter Weekday 4:00 p.m.— Thanksgiving Mass to Mother Elizabeth Seton for favors received Req. Member of the Parish ! Sherry Seymour Req. Eleanor Scalise & Anne Paoni ! William Marin (Anniv.) Req. Wife, Anita and Family ! Mother’s Day Intentions (living & deceased)

SUNDAY, May 12—The Fourth Sunday of Easter 10 :00 a.m.—Jennie Peruzzi Req. Son, Carmen F. Peruzzi ! Sherry Seymour Req. David Buddle ! Michael Lamanna (birthday) Req. Family ! Mario Sementilli (Anniv. & Bday) Req. Family ! Mother’s Day Intentions (living & deceased)

MONDAY, May 13—Our Lady of Fatima NO PARISH LITURGY

TUESDAY, May 14—Saint Matthias, Apostle 8:00 a.m.—Sherry Seymour Req. David Buddle

WEDNESDAY, May 15— Saint Isidore NO PARISH LITURGY THURSDAY, May 16—Easter Weekday 8:00 a.m.—Celebrant Intention

FRIDAY, May 17 — Easter Weekday NO PARISH LITURGY SATURDAY, May 18— Saint John I, Pope and Martyr 4:00 p.m.— Florence Caliguire Req. Mary Angelotti ! A Mass of Thanksgiving for a Favor Granted from St. Anthony Req. A Parishioner ! Anthony Baggetta Req. Mr and Mrs. John Macri ! Gail Godlewski Req. Deborah and Phil Sweeney

SUNDAY, May 19— The Fifth Sunday of Easter 10:00 a.m.—Robert Shinos Req. Tony and Carm Trimboli ! Sherry Seymour Req. Christian Service Committee ! Aunt Effie Piacente Req. Dominick Battaglia

The souls of the just are in the hands of God! Please pray for those who have passed away

Bernard Blask Eternal Rest! Grant unto him, O Lord And let perpetual light shine upon him

Faith Formation Students going into 9th and 10th in the Fall

Here are some opportunities coming up for you to fulfill your 10 hours manda- tory Church Community Services:

May 18th—Rummage Sale @ Sts. Anthony and Joseph May 31st and June 1st—Garage and Plant Sale @ St. John the Baptist

If interested send an email to: [email protected]

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