March 23 - The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus of Mary

Third Sunday of Lent
March 23, 2014
Sir, give me this water, so that I
may not be thirsty
The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Southampton, NY
Welcome to the Basilica Parish of the
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Daily Mass
Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri. at 12 noon
Tue. at 8:00 am
First Saturday 8:00 am
Weekend Masses
Saturday: 5 PM
Sunday: 8 AM, 9:30 AM,
11 AM, 12:30 PM (in Spanish)
and 5 PM
Reconciliation
Saturday: 4 PM - 4:45 PM
Ministry to the Sick
For communion at home or Anointing
please contact the Parish Office.
Baptism
Please contact the Parish Office
to schedule an appointment with our
Deacon. Baptisms are generally
performed on Saturdays.
Pastoral Team:
Rev. Michael A. Vetrano, Pastor
In Residence: Rev. Msgr. William J. Gill
Carl Sanfilippo, Deacon
Jennifer Ferrantino, Director, Religious Education
Suzanne Marchisella, Parish & Cemetery Secretary
Jo Ann Morse, Director of Music
Bill Kunzer, Plant and Facilities Manager
Parish Leadership:
Contact Us
Finance Committee
Fred Weinfurt (trustee)
Pat Jordan (trustee)
Jay Diesing
John Neknez
Parish Office
168 Hill Street Southampton, NY
Pastoral Council
In formation
Liturgy
Jack Hanlon
Consolation
Sr. Barbara McKenna, RSM
Adult Faith Formation
Marriage
Arranged at least six months in
advance, please call the Parish Office.
Becoming A Catholic
We welcome those who would like to
become Catholic and adult Catholics
who have never received formal
religious education and/or sacraments.
Human Resources of the Hamptons — Help for those in Need
The Human Resources Program volunteers reach out to meet the temporal needs of the
elderly, the housebound, and the poor of our parish and community. Our parish Care for
the Caregiver Program delivers hot meals to families in need of this kind of help on
Wednesday evenings. Call the Human Resources Office for information and assistance.
P: 631-283-0097, option 0
F: 631-283-3836
W: www.shjmbasilica.org
E: parishoffice@shjmbasilica.org
M-F 9 AM - 4:00 PM
Weekend by appointment
Fr. Mike Vetrano
E: pastor@shjmbasilica.org
Religious Education Office
P: 631-283-0508
E: jferrantino@shjmbasilica.org
Our Lady of Hamptons School
Sister Kathy Schlueter, CSJ
160 North Main Street
Southampton, New York 11968
P: 631-283-9140
E: olh@hamptons.com
Human Resources of the
Hamptons
Maryann Tupper, Director
P: 631-283-6415
E: maryanntupper.hrp@hamptons.com
Apostolado Hispano
Rev. Steve Grozio
631-283-4379 Cell: 631-375-1001
Vincentian Fathers
631-283-9647
BASILICA PARISH OF SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY
Third Sunday of Lent :: March 23, 2014
Readings: Ex 17:3-7; 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42
Mission Statement: We are a Eucharistic centered people, who by following Christ’s teaching,
join together to love and serve those in spiritual and physical need in our community.
Liturgical Ministers Schedule
Saturday, March 29
5 PM Father Bill Gill
Sunday,
8 AM Father Mike Vetrano
SERVERS
E.M.’S
LECTORS
W & M Bellucci, M. Donovan
M. Adamczyk, A. Fiore, M. Lynch
F. Milani, H. Reister
March 30
SERVERS
E.M.’S
LECTORS
K. Culver, E & J Terry
K. Duggan, J. McKenna,
C & J Mottern, M. Muller
J. Taranto, S. Wilson
9:30 AM
Father Mike Vetrano
SERVERS
E.M.’S
L. Arresta, A. Cuccia, M. Terry
G. Arresta, Sr. M. Assunta,
A & J Cuccia, N. McCulley
LECTORS O. Valle, M. Wilson
GREETERS J. McCulley
SERVERS
E.M.’S
11 AM
Father Joe Finnerty
May Family
S. Adelante, P. Jordan, S. McCulley,
L. Robins
LECTORS J. Cleary, P. Jordan
DEACON C. Sanfilippo
GREETERS C. Brown, C. Butler
SERVERS
E.M.’S
LECTORS
5 PM Father Bill Gill
H. Reyes
K. Maple, S. Oldakowski, G. Reisig
N. Conroy, O. Mahoney
ALTAR MINISTRY
ALTARS: March - J. Rippollone
ALTAR CLOTHS: G. Bauer
HAND LINENS - Mar 24-29—L. DeRobertis
SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL
March 23—J. McCarthy
March 30—D. Podlaski
HAMPTON CENTER
March 23—J & C Mottern
March 30—A. Beatty, M. Lynch
Rosary - March 27—Sr. M. Assunta
Mass Intentions for the Week of March 24-30
Monday
12:00 Jesus Castro
Tuesday
8 AM Rufina & Hilario Lucedo
Wednesday
12:00
Florence O’Brien
Thursday
12:00
Konstanty Kruk
Friday
12:00
Hanna Hottinger
Saturday
5 PM Ella S. Joyce
Sunday
8:00
Deceased members of the
Hattrick & Belfi families
9:30
John Cuccia, Sr.,
11:00 Jennifer Ann Seaman, Mary
Gilmartin, Federico Gamna
12:30 Mass in Spanish
5 PM Jennifer Ann Seaman
Financial Realities and Stewardship
The March 16th collection was $6712.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Memorial donations
To donate the flowers on the altar or bread and wine and/or candles
offered at Mass each week, please contact the
parish office. PLEASE NOTE—NO ALTAR FLOWERS
DURING LENT!
Pastor’s Letter
March 22/23
What is Faith Like?
Dear Parish Family,
Beginning today and for the next two weeks, we are reading a set of Gospels from St. John that
speaks to us about what faith is like. These are not intellectual arguments about belief, but rather
stories that speak to the heart and describe what faith is like from the inside of a believer. They are
presented in Lent because Lent is a time of retreat for those who will be baptized and confirmed at the
Easter Vigil Mass. These Gospels help to explain to new believers what it means to have faith.
For many people today, faith is a way of thinking. It is not surprising that in our scientific and
technological world, there are many who want to know what proofs we have for our believing. They
want to know if we have any evidence for our claims about God’s existence and what our God is doing
in the world. Understanding and questioning are important parts of faith but they are hardly the whole
story. Approaching faith in this way is a little bit like an academic treatise on love. Could you
imagine telling someone that you love them only to be met by a series of questions about evidence and
proof? Something is lost.
So the next three Gospels will present a much more heartfelt approach to faith. They each tell us
what faith is like from the experience of a person who encountered Christ:
This week: The Woman at the Well — Faith is like meeting someone who knows you even better
than you know yourself. It is meeting someone who touches your soul.
Next week: The Man Born Blind — Faith is like seeing. Faith can mean that you were unable or
unwilling to see and suddenly something happens that opens your eyes.
Third week: The Raising of Lazarus — Faith is like being raised from the dead. It is feeling dead
and lifeless and having someone give you back your vitality.
Lent is a good time to think about yourself as a believer. You are invited to think not about your
argument for faith but rather about the experiences and encounters that have led you to faith. St. Paul
tells us that Christians should always be ready to give reasons for their faith. These Gospels encourage
us to have reasons for what we believe and hope for and also to tell the story behind our believing.
So listen as the woman at the well, the man born blind, and Lazarus tell their stories of encountering
Christ. Then think about and tell your own.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Mike Vetrano, Pastor
Our Parish Mission 2014
Evenings of Prayer, Music, and Reflection with Dan Schutte
This year we welcome Dan Schutte, a well known Catholic musician and composer. Dan is the
author of many songs we sing at mass each week including Here I am Lord and Table of Plenty.
On these evenings Dan will weave together his music and the spiritual reflections behind them.
Lent is the time of the Church’s annual retreat - a
time to examine our life of faith, a time to focus
on our relationship with God and steps to
nourish it. The parish mission is an opportunity
to give God some time.
Monday, March 24, at 7:30 PM
A Deep Down Hunger
God created us with a profound hunger
deep in our souls, an emptiness that is
forever looking to be filled. While we
surely have moments of profound
happiness, it’s never enough. We’re never
Tuesday, March 25, at 7:30 PM
completely satisfied with this life because
God in Whom We Trust
we were made for something more.
God never forces himself on us but is
there when we open the door and invite
him into our hearts. Opening the door
takes trust and sometimes we’re just too
Wednesday, March 26, at
7:30 PM
God’s Invitation
We are not left to make our journey alone.
We make it with other men and women of
faith. And we make it with God at our side
encouraging us, giving us strength and
hope. Where is God inviting me? Am I
ready to follow?
afraid. Who is the God that waits for us?
Who is his name? How do we come to
know him?
A Note from Religious Education Director
Jennifer Ferrantino
Sacred Heart Youth
Ministry
BINGO NIGHT!
What: Join the Youth Ministry for BINGO night
Who: 8th through 12th graders
When: March 23 (following 5 p.m. mass)
Where: meet upstairs in the Parish Center
Bring a dessert to share - Dinner will be
served!
For more information email: youth@shjmbasilica.org
Religious Education
Lent is a great opportunity to make our Faith real for children young and old.
Pray, fasting and almsgiving are the ways in which we can help ourselves and
children become aware of the mysteries of our faith. Last Sunday we had a
guest speaker share with our older students about her personal struggle with an
incurable disease. Johanna and her mother, Eileen shared how they literally rely on their faith in
God every day. Even in the darkness of illness there is hope. They ended their presentation with
singing a song called “Blessings” by Laura Story, the lyrics remind us how the hard times in life are
very often the moments we learn so much and were you find true faith.
Also this past weekend the First Holy Communion students participated in a special Mass for
preparation for receiving the sacrament, we learned about the different parts of the Mass and the
significance of our movements and gestures during Mass. Thanks Fr. Mike for doing a great job
explaining to our young students!
The Parish Mission is this week I am really looking forward to it! All
Confirmation Candidates and families are to join us for an evening Monday,
Tuesday, or Wednesday at 7:30 in the church.
Confirmation candidates will be at the parish for a retreat day Saturday, April 5.
All Confirmation parents should plan on joining us for 5 PM Mass that day.
Please contact me with any questions 283-0508 or email me
jferrantino@shjmbasilica.org
Stations of the Cross
We remember the road to Jesus’ death and link his journey to our own as our parish
deacons lead us through this beautiful devotion.
Come and pray with us…
Each Friday during Lent— at 7 PM
Living Stations of the Cross
Good Friday, April 18, at 7:30 PM in the Church
This is a wonderful opportunity for your Lenten and Holy Week journey! Our parish
community comes together-led by our young people, our Music Ministries and
members of our parish community-who share their own personal experiences on this
most holy and solemn night. The celebration includes the Veneration of the Cross.
Fasting and Abstinence in Lent
Lent
Lenten Fast and Abstinence
•All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive, are also bound to observe the law of fast on
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday–to limit themselves to one full meal and two smaller meals (which
do not together equal a full meal) on each of those days. Water may be taken at any time.
Penance
•The obligation to do penance and to observe the penitential seasons is a serious one. Those whose
health or work would be impaired are excused from fast and abstinence, and individuals’ consciences
should guide them in this matter. However, no one should hold himself lightly excused, and another
penitential practice should be substituted by those who cannot fast or abstain. A more serious reason is
considered necessary to opt out of the observances
on Good Friday and Ash Wednesday than for the other Fridays of Lent.
Easter Duty
•All of the faithful who have received First Holy Communion are obliged to receive the Eucharist at
least once a year, normally during the Easter Season–a period which in the United States extends from
the first Sunday of Lent to Trinity Sunday.
Reflections On the Gospel from Pax Christi
March 23, 2014
Water is a gift of life—both physical and spiritual. That comes through very well in this Sunday’s
readings from Exodus and John. Water quenches our thirst. It is a cleansing agent for just about everything we use. Water also ritually washes away our sins. Why then do we treat it with such disregard?
We waste it. We pollute it. We use it as a commodity to sell and as a weapon to withhold from our
enemies. Many experts warn us of “water wars” where there are shortages and of shortages where
there are wars. Jesus tells us He is living water. We need to show far greater respect for this sacred
gift in all its forms and all its uses. Let’s begin today.
~Pax Christi Metro New York
Adult Faith Formation Group is holding their 10th Annual
“Angel Tea”
Sunday, March 23rd at 2:30 PM
Guest Speaker:: Sister Pat Duffy
More News Around SHJM
Parish Hall Auditorium
RSVP by March 18th:: Nancy Calvert
283-8173
If anyone is interested in baking desserts or making sandwiches, please call:
Sandwiches: Patricia Sheerin—287-7864
Desserts: Ginny Bauer—283-5044
Catholic Ministries Appeal
An Evening with Catholic Charities Director Laura Cassell
Catholic Charities is one of the most important ministries supported by the
Catholic Ministries Appeal. On, Monday evening March 31, at 7 PM our parish
will welcome Laura Cassell to speak with us on the work and challenges for
Catholic Charities today. It will also be a great time to find out more about the
Catholic Ministries Appeal and to include this important work in your charity
during Lent.
Adult Faith Opportunities for Prayer & Study
Bible Study :: meets every Tuesday at 1 PM in the upper meeting room of the Parish Center. New
members are always welcome!
Spiritual Book Group :: meeting every Tuesday at 1 PM in the dining room of the Parish Center.
New members are always welcome!
Secular Franciscans :: meet on the third Sunday of the month after the 11 AM Mass in the dining
room of the Parish Center. Would you like to know more about us? Please come to our meeting.
Bring a bag lunch and we will supply the coffee.
In Sympathy
Brian F. X. Fitzgerald
Brian Fitzgerald passed to eternal life on March 8, 2014 at 36 years of
age. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on March 14th at Sacred
Hearts Basilica. Burial followed in Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary
Cemetery. Our sympathies go out to his parents, Brendan & Lyn,
brothers, Charles & Stephen, his friend, Gabriella, family and friends.
Christopher Paul John
Christopher John passed to eternal life on March 9, 2014 at 39 years of age. A mass of
Christian burial was celebrated on March 14th at Sacred Hearts Basilica. A private
cremation followed. Our sympathies go our to his parents, family and friends.
Winnie Chin
John Bishop
Robert O’Shea
Suzanne Parillo
Jean Kearns
Gwendolyn Porter
Eileen Finlay
Roger Williams
Robert Melter
Daniel Sheerin
Stan Witkowski
Anne O’Brien
Anna Norsic
Filomena Marciw
Rev. Eugene McGovern
Emil Norsic
J T Welker
Peg Jordan
Aubrie Press Rodecker
Bruce Peterson
Philip Masi
Patricia Kahl
Paul Beatty, Sr.
Grant Pinkos
Dorothy Higgins
Michael Kelley
Patrick Magee
Khristina Muller
Marcelle Enne
2014 Long Island Catholic Men's Conference “For God and Country”
“Long may our land be bright, with freedom's holy light;
Protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King!”
Join over 600 proud Catholic American men of the diocese on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Holy
Trinity Diocesan High School for an amazing day that will inspire you to live everyday as a Catholic
Patriot!
This year’s topics include:
“The Miracle of Fr. Kapaun”, the story of a future saint who was a WWII and Korean War
chaplain, martyr and Medal of Honor Recipient
John Gonzalez of Catholic Charities will talk to us about io show hoast Gus Lloyd
Recipient of Fr. Kapaun, the story of a future saint who was a WWII and Korean war
chaplain“Faithful Citizenship”
“The Light of Faith and the Joy of the Gospel” by “Seize the Day” radio show host Gus Lloyd
Join us as we honor Lt. Michael Murphy (Subject of the Hit Movie “The Lone Survivor”) as our
2014 Msgr. Kissane Award Recipient
You can register online at www.catholicmensministry.net
Sign up now. There is limited seating available.
Faith and Ministries
We pray for the sick of our Parish and Community
Lourdes Pilgrimage — Upcoming Meetings
Our trip to Lourdes is drawing near. Upcoming meeting planned for our travelers:
Pilgrimages and Mission Trips
Tuesday April 8 at 7 PM in the Rectory
There are still two open
places on our trip. If you
would like to join us please
contact Fr. Mike for
availability. The trip will
take place from April 21 to
April 30.
Youth Ministry
Mission Trip 2014
June 28 to July 3
Share Your Faith and your Friendship as we join with
missionaries working in El Salvador. If you are interested in
being part of this trip contact Fr . Mike by email:
pastor@shjmbasilica.org
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL
Our Lady of the Hamptons
The Class of 2014 at Our Lady of the Hamptons will celebrate the gift of
local Senior Citizens with a gala luncheon and entertainment of Friday,
March 28 at the school 160 North Main Street, Southampton. Luncheon will be served at 11:30AM.
The event will be prepared and served by the eighth grade class. There is no charge for the day.
Transportation will be available from Bishop Ryan Village, Hampton Bays. Call 283-9140 to reserve
a place.
Our Parish School
A spring GOLF OUTING to benefit Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional Catholic School will be
held at Gardiners Bay Country Cub on Shelter Island on Friday, May 16. Reservations are now being
accepted. Call 283-9140 for details.
While we await the arrival of spring, it is also time to finalize registration for the September 2014
school year at OLH. Limited space is available in Kindergarten as well as grades 1 and 2, with
waiting list status in effect in grades 3 to 6. (Kindergarten students must turn five years old prior to
December 1, 2014.
An outstanding pre-school program, geared to the Common Core learning standards is available at
the OLH-St Rosalie’s campus in Hampton Bays. Three and four year old programs are available.
There is a three or five day option available for four year olds, while three year olds attend the two
day session. Tours can be arranged for prospective families. Please call 283-9140.
We invite parishioners and friends to learn more about Our Lady of the Hamptons by visiting the
website www.olh.org.
Vivamos la Palabra
de Dios - Jesús está
siempre dispuesto a
hablar
la
verdad
acerca de cada uno de
nosotros y derramar
su amor divino en
nuestro corazón. ¿Está tu corazón endurecido o tus
oídos cerrados a escuchar toda la verdad? ¿Estás
compartiendo el agua viva que has recibido? Derechos de
autor © 2013, World Library PublicaƟons. Todos los derechos reservados.
2013, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados.
Vía Crucis - Todos están invitados al Vía Crucis
en nuestra basílica todos los viernes de la
cuaresma a las 8:00 PM. Esta semana el grupo
de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe nos guiará en
la devoción.
Violencia Domestica - Habrá un taller de concientización
sobre la violencia domestica cada primer viernes del mes de
6 a 8 PM en la escuela de la parroquia Santísima Trinidad en
East Hampton. Venga e informase para prevenir el abuso y
ayudar a las víctimas. Habrá un grupo de profesionales
en el área para contestar sus preguntas. Los menores de
edad que asistan deben llegar acompañados por un
adulto.
Vigilia de Oración – Sábado, el 29 de marzo, en la Iglesia de
la Santísima Trinidad en East Hampton, desde las 8:00 PM
hasta las 2:00 AM.
Show de Baile de los Niños del Grupo de Southampton y el
“Ventrílocuo Pili y Su Banda” - el domingo, 30 de marzo a
las 2:00 de la tarde en el salón de Southampton. La entrada
es gratis y habrá venta de ricas comidas. Venga con toda la
familia.
Rincón de Información
Curso Pre-Bautismal
Domingo, 30 de marzo, a la 1:30PM en el Apostolado o
las 5 PM en la iglesia en East Hampton. Favor de llevar
la copia del acta de nacimiento del niño. Bautizos en
Southampton serán el 6 de abril, el 4 de mayo, el 1º de
junio y el 6 de julio.
Preparación Pre Matrimonial – Para casarse por la
iglesia, haga una cita para una entrevista con el P. Hugo
o el P. Esteban. El curso pre-matrimonial se da por seis
domingos, de las 9 AM al mediodía comenzando el primer domingo de junio, de octubre o de febrero.
Proclamas Matrimoniales – Segunda Noticia
Antonio De Los Santos y Elodia González
Maribel Moreno y Biljan Robles
El Asesor de Inmigración de Caridades Católicas
En el Apostolado el 27 de marzo, de las 2 a las 5 PM.
Comunidad de Oración para Adultos y Familias
Los martes a las 7:30 PM en la el salón parroquial. El
tercer martes de cada mes se reúne en la iglesia para la
hora santa.
Divina Misericordia - Misa en la Basílica el cuarto
miércoles de cada mes a las 8:00 PM.
Requisitos para el Bautismo de un Niño
Curso: Para bautizar a su hijo, es necesario que los
padres y padrinos asistan al curso pre-bautismal.
Padrinos: Debe escoger a los padrinos conscientes de
los requisitos. Los padrinos tienen que Católicos
bautizados, confirmados y que han hecho su Primera
Comunión y deben poder comulgar. El padrino
(madrina) debe ser un(a) soltero(a) o debe ser casado
por la iglesia.
Permisos: Si viven afuera de la zona servida por el
Apostolado Hispano, necesitan una carta de su párroco
dándonos permiso para bautizar su hijo.
Padre Esteban: Cel: 631-375-1001; Fax: 631-287-0986
Apostolado Hispano: 631-283-4379
APOSTOLADO HISPANO
Reflexionemos sobre la Palabra de Dios - A las personas
que van a servir de testigos ante un tribunal civil se les
pregunta: “¿Jura solemnemente decir la verdad, toda la
verdad y nada más que la verdad?” Ellos deben responder:
“Sí, juro” antes de que el tribunal escuche su testimonio.
Todos esperan, sin embargo, que su hostilidad o simpatía
hacia el acusado dé el matiz a su testimonio.
En el relato del Evangelio de hoy la mujer que está junto al
pozo seguro esperaba hostilidad por parte de Jesús. Como
samaritana y pecadora los judíos la consideraban impura. No
en balde en sus respuestas a Jesús parece temerosa y
defensiva. No obstante, Jesús le dice la verdad, toda la
verdad y nada más que la verdad. Ella también le dice la
verdad a Jesús, pero sólo una verdad parcial, la verdad que
ella está dispuesta a admitirse a sí misma y a admitirle a este
extranjero. Cuando él responde con la verdad acerca de ella,
¿por qué no se le endurece el corazón a ella y protesta la
rudeza de Jesús, o por qué sencillamente no agarra su cántaro
y se va? Debe haber sido el amor detrás del testimonio de
Jesús lo que hace que ella lo escuche y acepte la verdad
acerca de quién es ella y quién es Jesús. Entonces, y tal vez
por primera vez en su vida, ella se siente libre de dar
testimonio de toda la verdad a cuantos encuentre en su
camino.
Sólo el amor puede derribar las murallas que nosotros
erigimos para escondernos la verdad a nosotros mismos y
esconderla a los demás. Sólo el amor puede revelar la verdad
acercad de un Dios que atiende nuestra sed e ignora nuestros
temores e infidelidades. Sólo el amor puede dar testimonio
de que “cuando aún éramos pecadores Cristo murió por
nosotros” (Romanos 5:8). Virginia Stillwell, Derechos de autor ©
Banquete Misionero – Sábado, el 5 de abril, en Sta. Brígida
en Westbury. Para el benefició de las misiones vicentinas en
el áfrica. Para más información llame a 516-323-6966.
Kid’s Page Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2014