St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church

October 23, 2016
St. John the Evangelist
Roman Catholic Church
25 Ocean Avenue, Center Moriches, New York 11934 -3698
631-878-0009 | Fax 631 -874-2466
r e c to r y @ s j e c m . o r g
Parish Website: www.sjecm.org
Facebook: Welcome Home-St. John the Evangelist
Office of Faith Formation (Located in Red Barn): 631-878-4141
Office of Youth Ministry (Located in Red Barn): 631-874-4910
Parish Outreach (Located in Red Barn): 631-874-3617
Our Lady Queen of Apostles Regional School: 631-878-1033
PASTORAL TEAM
Reverend John Sureau
Pastor
jsureau@sjecm.org
Reverend Felix Akpabio
Parochial Vicar
fakpabio@sjecm.org
Reverend D. A. Suglia
Parochial Vicar
dsuglia@sjecm.org
John Pettorino
Deacon
jpettorino@sjecm.org
Sr. Ann Berendes, IHM
Director of Parish Social Ministry
aberendes@sjecm.org
Michael Clauberg
Youth Minister
mclauberg@sjecm.org
Jane Delassalle
Music Director
music@sjecm.org
Regional School Principal
derlanger@olqany.org
Michelle Pirraglia
Director of Faith Formation
mpirraglia@sjecm.org
Katie Waller
Business Manager
kwaller@sjecm.org
PARISH OFFICE
HOURS
9 a.m.— 9 p.m.
9 a.m.— 9 p.m.
(Spanish translator available on Tuesday evenings)
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sirach 35:21
30th Sunday in Ordinary
Time
October 23, 2016
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
SUNDAY MASS
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. (Spanish Mass)
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. (Children),
10:30 a.m. 12 Noon, 5:30p.m. (Life Teen)
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. and 8:00a.m. + Saturday Morning: 8:00 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
David Erlanger
Monday
Tuesday
The prayer of the lowly
pierces the clouds
9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
9 a.m.— 9 p.m.
9 a.m.— 3 p.m.
1 p.m.— 4 p.m.
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Monday—Saturday: Following Daily Mass
Saturday Evening: 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Sundays: 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please contact the Rectory (631.878.0009) for a priest to celebrate the Sacrament
of the Anointing of the Sick with the seriously ill or those preparing for surgery.
EXPOSTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Thursdays: 12 Noon - 8:30 p.m.
DEVOTIONS
ROSARY: We pray the Rosary every day after Daily Mass and on Sundays before the 7:30 a.m. Mass and after the 12 Noon Mass.
MONDAYS + 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (unless otherwise noted in the Bulletin)
Devotions begin with the Novena to our Blessed Mother, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction.
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS
Confessions begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by Mass and devotions at 8 a.m. Afterwards there
is a continental breakfast in the cafeteria.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT SJE!
ATTENTION
ALTAR
SERVERS!!!
There will be a mandatory meeting for all Altar
Servers wishing to continue serving at St. John’s
from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. THIS MONDAY, October 24, 2016 beginning in the Church (Dinner
included!). One parent is asked to come to the beginning of the meeting.
If you are unable to make this meeting, or no longer wish to continue as an altar server, please contact Fr. John or Fr. Suglia at 631.878.0009 or via email at jsureau@sjecm.org or dsuglia@sjecm.org
“Dear altar boys and altar girls, the closer you are to the altar,
the more you will remember to speak with Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the Word and the Body
of the Lord, the better able you will be to go out to others,
bringing them the gift that you have received, giving in turn
with enthusiasm the joy you have received.”
- Pope Francis
St. John the Evangelist
Men’s Group
is BACK!!!!
SATURDAYS—9 a.m.
The Men’s Group meets on Saturday mornings in
the Convent Building (white building between the
School and the Rectory) for coffee, bagels, and
spiritual conversation! We are seeking adult men
in fraternity, prayer and good works. For more
information call Fr. Suglia (631.878.0009) or
email dsuglia@sjecm.org.
*FIRST MEETING*
Saturday October 29
Come join us as we discuss ideas for our weekly
format.
HOMELESS OUTREACH MEETING
THIS WEDNESDAY
October 26, 2016 —7:30 p.m. – Red Barn Meeting Room
Adults and young people welcome and wanted! For more
information contact Fr. John at 631.878.0009 or e-mail
to jsureau@sjecm.org. See Fr. John’s bulletin letter for more
information.
Our Boy Scout Troop 800 Fundraiser
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Coffee or Tea, Salad and Desert Included
Price $10.00 - Seniors & Children under 5 - $8.00
Location is OLQA Auditorium
Start Serving at 4:00, Last Serving 7:00
Contact Pat for more info @ (631) 874-0531 or TroopPack800@aol.com.
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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
HELPING THE HOMELESS
Dear Parish Family:
Last year, when Pope Francis visited the United States he met with the homeless of Washington DC. To
them (and to us!) he spoke about St. Joseph and said:
“Joseph had to face some difficult situations in his life. One of them was the time when
Mary was about to give birth, to have Jesus. The Bible tells us that, “while they were [in
Bethlehem], the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn
son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no
place for them in the inn.”
The Bible is very clear about this: there was no room for them. I can imagine Joseph,
with his wife about to have a child, with no shelter, no home, no place to stay. The Son of
God came into this world as a homeless person. The Son of God knew what it was to
start life without a roof over his head. We can imagine what Joseph must have been
thinking. How is it that the Son of God has no home? Why are we homeless, why don’t we have housing? These are
questions which many of you may ask, and do ask, every day. Like Saint Joseph, you may ask: Why are we homeless,
without a place to live? And those of us who do have a home, a roof over our heads, would also do well to ask: Why do
these, our brothers and sisters, have no place to live? Why are these brothers and sisters of ours homeless?
For the past three and a half years as a priest I have had the privilege to work with the homeless on Long
Island. In a parish where I served, we found more and more homeless coming to our parish doors and
not having enough resources to respond. In those days we worked with Suffolk County and other local
churches to meet the homeless where they were at and to support them as brothers and sisters. The response in that parish was a weekly Van Run, a Community Meal and the opening of a Thrift/Clothing
Shop.
When I arrived here in June, I was again contacted by a member of the Department of Social Services
and asked if I would be willing to be part of another process for this part of Long Island. My first answer
was no. Simply because I was involved with these issues in one parish does not mean it is something that
must be done in every parish I am in or that I have the right to ―bring it wherever I go.‖ To be honest,
my answer in June never sat well with me.
Well, they called again. I’m glad they did. With the help of Alex Finta, our Social Work Intern, we held a
meeting here with the county representatives and representatives from about 20 other churches and organizations in the local community to simply talk about the issue. The meeting was an amazing Christlike response to the poor and the vulnerable in our local communities and everyone agreed we must do
something.
You might ask, ―There are homeless here?‖ The answer from this meeting was ―You bet!‖ I have found
in my own work that the homeless are not simply those ―on the streets‖ but those who live in their cars or
move from house to house, those who work but cannot find a safe place to stay, those who raise kids and
sacrifice everything – including their home – for those children, those who are doing anything and everything they can to survive and, yes, there are many who are not doing everything necessary to help themselves.
So what is that something? I really don’t know. But I would like to talk about it with you if you’re interSt. John the Evangelist
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ested. If you’re interested in being involved in some effort to reach out to the homeless of this local community, I would ask you to come to a meeting THIS WEDNESDAY EVENING, October 26 at 7:30
p.m. in the Red Barn Meeting Room (on the first floor of the Red Barn, the red building next to the
school playground). I would like to have a conversation to pray, to listen and to share ideas about what,
if anything, our parish community can do in collaboration with others. I am not organizing this meeting
with a hidden plan or a set of ideas I just want everyone to approve. I am just hoping for a good conversation.
At the end of that talk from last year, Pope Francis
said,
“Faith makes us know that God is at our side, that God is in
our midst and his presence spurs us to charity. Charity is
born of the call of a God who continues to knock on our door,
the door of all people, to invite us to love, to compassion, to
service of one another.”
The Lord is knocking. I hope we can answer and find
room in the ―inn‖ of our hearts.
Peace –
Save the date!
Saturday, November 5, 2016
5:00 p.m. Mass
Installation of our new Pastor, Fr. John Sureau
Followed by a celebration of our parish in the School Auditorium
Let’s come together as a parish
community to celebrate the many
gifts of St. John the Evangelist! After Mass, bring your family and
friends for an enjoyable night of
food and fun for our entire parish
family.
Help is definitely needed for this event! If you’re able to lend
a hand the night before or on the day of, contact Carolyn
Lapham at clapham@optonline.net or Katie Waller at
kwaller@sjecm.org.
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MONTH OF REMEMBRANCE
ALTAR OF
REMEMBRANCE
During the month of November, we
remember in a special way our loved
ones who have died. This year, we
will be preparing a special Altar of
Remembrance in Our Lady’s Chapel
(the entrance is near the piano and
organ). Beginning November 1st, you are
invited to place a picture on the altar so
that we may remember your loved ones
and pray for each other. Please limit the
size of your photo (perhaps no larger
than 4 x 6) so that there is room for
everyone who wishes to participate.
You may place the picture in a small
frame. Please remember to write your
name and phone number on the back
of the picture. Pictures may be
dropped off at the rectory or at the
sacristy. We ask that you pick up your
picture no later than Wednesday, November 23, as our Altar of Remembrance will
be ending shortly after that.
BOOK OF THE
NAMES OF
THE DEAD
Beginning November 1st,
a special book will be
placed in Our Lady’s
Chapel for members of
our parish community to write down the
names of loved ones who have died. The
names in this book will be remembered at
our Masses throughout the month of November.
St. John the Evangelist
Special All Souls Parish
Mass of Remembrance
7:30 p.m. Mass
Wednesday, November 2
We will celebrate a special All Souls Parish
Mass of Remembrance on All Souls Day,
Wednesday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. At
this Mass we will pray by name for all who
have died in our parish community over the
past year. All families who have celebrated
a funeral Mass at SJE in the past year are
being specially invited, and all parishioners,
whether or not they have experienced a
loss, are invited to come and join in prayer.
Following the Mass, all are welcome for
hospitality. Please consider participating in
this Mass to join together in prayerful solidarity with our brothers and sisters who
have lost a loved one in the past year.
ALL SOULS DAY
NOVENA
All Souls Day Novena envelopes are now
available throughout the Church. These
envelopes are a meaningful way for you
to have your deceased loved ones prayed
for in the Novena of Masses for All Souls
Day. Take an envelope, fill out the name
of the deceased, and return the envelope
with your donation. Envelopes may be
returned either in the collection basket or
at the rectory. Special Masses will be offered for nine (9) days throughout the
month of November for these intentions
for the deceased.
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PRAYER AND WORSHIP
COME ON IN AND
STAY A WHILE
Our parish Church will be opened every morning at 6:30 a.m. and remain open to the early
evening (around 7 p.m.) most nights. This is
for you! Come and make a visit to the
Blessed Sacrament, sit in our beautiful
Chapel, pray quietly, find some
peace. Now you can come before work,
after work, while your children are in
school or at Faith Formation or whenever.
(The only exception to this is Fridays
when the Church is cleaned. On those
days the Church will be closed a little earlier.)
NEW CANDLE
REMEMBRANCE
OPPORTUNITY
This week (It may already be there as
we have to publish the bulletin early)
you will notice a new devotional candle
set near the statue of the Blessed Mother
in the Northeast corner of the
Church. WE ARE
ONLY TRYING
THIS OUT….so be
patient. Let me
know what you
think! - Fr. John
MUSIC MINISTRY @ SJE!
The psalm and readings for today’s liturgies are found at #1198 in the Worship Hymnal.
Scheduled Hymns for 10/22 and 10/23
Entrance Hymn: #736, The Church’s one Foundation
Preparation Hymn: #662, Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life
Communion Hymn: #940, Take and Eat
Closing Hymn: #857, For the Fruits of All Creation
NEW MASS SETTINGS
Many people have commented positively about our beautiful new Mass responses! If you want to hear
them, so you can become even more familiar with the settings, go to You Tube and type in ―Mass of
Our Lady‖ and listen in!
JOIN SJE MUSIC MINISTRY!
Children’s Choir
Stephanie Lengyel—SLLEngyel@gmail.com
—Practice Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Adult Choir—
Sister Ann Berendes, IHM– aberendes@sjecm.org
Practice Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Life Teen Music Ministry–
Tess Austin— tessaustin1624@gmail.com
Practice at 4 p.m. on Sundays
See contact information above and learn more about
music ministry here at SJE!
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PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Words of Wisdom
By Sister Ann Berendes, Director of Parish Social Ministry
These readings today can be used as a good examination of conscience. The Gospel of Luke depicts two sides of
human nature. You might say that in the first, the Pharisee, the one who is supposed to be so good, is full of himself.
He is the "The great I am" (pride); he sounds conceited, is very judgmental, arrogant, lacks compassion, and despises
those who follow Jesus. If we could describe a perfect sinner he would be it. (Paraphrased from Sr. Macrina Weiderkehr, OSB, Living With Christ, Oct.'16)
The tax collector, on the other hand, is devoid of self. He is repentant, knows his faults, and is filled with humility. He knows that he needs God's mercy. Let's face it. We would all like to be perfect but we know we are not. We are
aware of many of our faults (if not, someone will surely point them out to us); yet, we know that we all have some
qualities of both the sinner and the saint in us. Let me give you an example.
Once, while I was still teaching, I called a seventh grade boy's mother to see if she'd mind if I kept him after
school. I knew her and I knew the boy was just what I called an "imp." He was not a bad kid; being one of 10 children
sometimes tells us that often an little more attention is needed to let us adults know that he is around. That didn't excuse his need for a bit more discipline. As a punishment I made him sit for the hour, fold a piece of loose-leaf lengthwise to make two columns. The one column was to be a list of his worst qualities; the second, his best qualities. At the
end of the hour I called him up and asked him what he had learned from the assignment. His answer was, "I have a lot
more good in me than bad." My response was, "Don't ever forget that!" I sent him off to his grandmother's home
where I knew she'd be waiting with milk and cookies. I never had another problem with him.
The first reading reminds us that God is a God who is just and has no favorites. Those who serve him willingly
will be heard. The prayer of the humble will not go unheard—just be patient. God answers us in the way that will be
beneficial to us and therefore will make us pleasing to him.
Paul reminds us of how he changed from a persecutor of Christians to a champion for Christ. As a result, he
had great sufferings, but he "kept the faith and finished the race after competing well." Paul says that because of all of
his suffering for Christ that "the Lord will rescue me . . . and bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom." That is what we
all want, isn't it? We are followers of a crucified Christ; as he suffered, so must we to achieve our heavenly reward.
Outreach
We have been signing up those who need help for the holidays. If you are planning to donate food to the Pantry, it is best to check with us ASAP as to what you plan to donate as we also purchase food. Last year we were quite
overstocked with some items and had too few of other items. If you can't stop by the Pantry on Monday night or
Thursday afternoon, let us know in the Outreach Office and we will convey the message.
Many, many thanks to the Girl Scouts for their great contribution of food last Saturday. That was a huge chunk
of their time and energy on a beautiful Saturday! God bless them and their leaders.
Thank you also for our MARVELOUS volunteers in the Outreach for all the work for our "Gigantic Sale" also
on Saturday. We did quite well making over $2250 for the Outreach from all the donations many of you have you
have given us.
God bless you for all that you give in time, treasure and talent!
RESPECT LIFE MONTH @ SJE
A Diocesan Prayer Campaign
Please come join us on all Thursdays
in October for Adoration for LIFE
6:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.—Church
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PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
PARISH OUTREACH
FUNDRAISER
HELP RAISE NEEDED FUNDS FOR PARISH OUTREACH….
And
SPIN while doing it!
We are participating in a unique fundraiser at
St. John the Evangelist to support our Parish Outreach efforts and the outreach efforts of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. It’s a great opportunity for our parish and
we can probably have some laughs doing it.
Here’s how it works:
1. Go to https://exerciseforothers.networkforgood.com.
2. Sign up to support a team—like mine! - or start you own.
-OLQA Faculty has started a team as has
-Liz Harrington—―Spin with Liz‖
We benefit because we receive 50% of the funds raised.
The other 50% goes to specific works of the diocese that
assist the poor and the vulnerable.
So, for now, go to https://
exerciseforothers.networkforgood.com.
And save the date..
THIATURDAY, October 29, 2016
11:30 to 2:30 p.m.
The Weight Room Plus Wanda’s Workout,
Center Moriches.
Together let’s do something great for our parish!
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ELECTION DAY—November 8, 2016
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Serving Justice Excellently
YOUTH SERVICE
CORPS
Another Component of Youth Ministry at St.
John the Evangelist!
ATTENTION:
TEENS AND
PARENTS!
There is such a great
need for service in the
life of our parish and
often a huge number of
young people who
want to help those in
need. This new Service
Corps is one way to
make this connection.
Here’s how it works:
1. ANY middle school, high school and college
aged students send their contact information
to Fr. John at jsureau@sjecm.org (You do not
need to already be a part of Life Teen or Middle School Youth Ministry to be part of the
Service Corps.)
2. As requests for help come from or come into
our parish, you’ll be contacted to see if you
can help.
3. If you can help with a particular project, great!
If not, no problem. You’ll be contacted for the
next one!
It really is that easy!!! SIGN UP TODAY by completing the form below or e-mailing Fr. John
at jsureau@drvc.org.
CALLING ALL HIGH
SCHOOL
TEENAGERS!
What: Youth Ministry
Nights is every Sunday.
Where: Our Lady Queens of Apostles Gym
(Gym is right next to church, come through main
doors)
When: Sundays Doors Open @ 6:30. Ends at 8:30.
Why: to have fun with your friends and continue
to build your relationship with Christ. Bring your
friends!
How: Call Mike or just come down! FREE!
Diocese of Rockville Centre
Kick-Off
BUS TRIP:
Leaves @ 5:30
Returns @ 11:15
10/28—7:00-10:00 P.M.
$25.00 Suggested Donation
APEX is two Catholic men who have
made it their lives’ work to share the Truth
and Joy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They
have crafted a unique style that engages an
audience and creates rapport through telling ―parables‖ through sketch comedy,
seamlessly integrating the use of juggling
and street performer style skill and
intensity.
Call or E-Mail Mike Today to be put on the list!!!
YES!!! Sign me up for the Youth Service
Corps at SJE
Name____________________________________________
Home Phone # ________________________________
Cell Phone #____________________________
E-mail________________________@__________________
As of September 2016, I am in (list grade)
____Middle School ___High School
St. John the Evangelist
___College
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FAITH FORMATION
Faith Formation News
Phone: 631-878-4141 / Fax: 631-874-6065 / Website: sjecm.org
+
Facebook: StJohn FaithFormation
Office Hours: M-TH 10:00AM-3:00PM
Confirmation Rehearsal Dates
Students should attend with their sponsor (if possible) or parent. Robes will be distributed at the rehearsal. Please
attend the rehearsal that corresponds to your student’s Confirmation date and time. If you have any questions
regarding your student’s Confirmation date, please contact the Faith Formation Office at 631-878-4141 or send
an email to confirmation@sjecm.org. Thank you.
Confirmation #1: November 7 @ 11:00AM (Classes: 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D)
Students and sponsors report to the auditorium @ 10:30AM on Confirmation Day
Rehearsal Date: Wednesday, October 26 @ 7:00PM in the Church
Confirmation #2: November 7 @ 2:30PM (Classes: 8F, 8G, 8H, 8P (Catholic
School Students))
Students and sponsors report to the auditorium @ 2:00PM on Confirmation Day
Rehearsal Date: Thursday, November 3 @ 5:00PM in the Church
Confirmation #3: November 8 @ 11:00AM (Class: 8S (Home Study))
Students and sponsors report to the auditorium @ 10:30AM on Confirmation Day
Rehearsal Date: Thursday, November 3 @ 7:00PM in the Church
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Parent Meetings: Levels 1 & 7
Please note that our meeting with parents/guardians of Level 1 & Level 7 students (both on Home Study and in
classes) will be held next week. Please attend ONE of the following meetings for your child’s grade level:
Level 1:
Monday October 24 OR Tuesday, October 25
TIME: 4:45PM—Church
Level 7:
Monday October 24 OR Tuesday, October 25
TIME: 7:30PM—Auditorium
Our Next Adult Faith Formation Course
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
Living the Discerning Life
There are many beautiful traditions that make up the spiritual life of the Church. Ignatian
spirituality and the works of St. Ignatius of Loyola are worthy of our study and reflection.
Join Father Suglia as we learn from Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V., how to apply Ignatian spirituality to our lives. Fr. Gallagher is a noted author and expert on The Spiritual
Exercises and has been featured on EWTN. We will be viewing and discussing his series,
Living the Discerning Life.
Mondays + November 21, 28, December 5, 12 and 19
3 p.m.—5 p.m. - Red Barn, Upper Room
To register, complete the form below, call the rectory or email Fr. Suglia at dsuglia@sjecm.org. A $20.00 free
will offering is requested of each participant.
THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES—Living the Discerning Life
Name________________________________________________________________________
Phone # ______________________________________________________________________
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PRAYER AND WORSHIP
NEXT WEEK…
Second Collection
Next Sunday’s second collection is for
World Mission Sunday.
Next Week’s Readings
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I: Wisdom 11:22-12:2
The Lord loves all creation.
Responsorial Psalm: PS 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13,
14
TRADITIONAL
LATIN MASS SCHEDULE
While we do not celebrate the Extraordinary Form of
the Mass here at St. John’s, for those who wish to attend that liturgy may do so at the following times and
places:
Sundays—3:30 p.m.—St. Isidore’s, Riverhead
Sundays—12:30 p.m. - St. Matthew’s, Dix Hills
Sundays—9 a.m.—St. Ladislaus, Hempstead
MONDAY EVENING
DEVOTIONS
7:30 p.m. + Church
St. John’s has a long history of gathering
for prayer on Monday Evenings for the
Miraculous Medal Novena. The evening
of prayer includes recitation of the novena and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Following the novena prayers, members of our parish
offer an hour of prayer for the sanctification of our
priests and religious and an increase in vocations
to the Priesthood and Religious Life.
EAGLE’S WINGS
Did you know St. John’s has a wonderful parish magazine that is sent to all of our registered parishioners? It is a wonderful tool for
information and evangelization….and we can
use your help? Are you writer? An editor?
Great at layout? Love to do interviews? Then
this just might be the ministry for you! For
more information, contact Liz Harrington
at 631 – 786 – 0218
or lizharrington@optonline.net.
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Second Reading: Thessalonians 1:11-2:2
The day of the Lord is not yet here.
Gospel: Luke 19:1-10
Jesus enters the house of Zacchaeus.
Discussion Questions
1. ―For you love all things that are and loathe
nothing that you have made.‖ What things do
we think of when we hear this? If God’s attitude
toward every created thing is love, what is your
attitude? Do you show reverence for creation?
For your neighbor?
2. Paul wanted the Thessalonians to know that
he was constantly praying for them. Does it help
you to know people are praying for you? Explain. Does it help you to pray for other people?
How?
3. How does Pope Francis use the story of Zacchaeus to help the UN
develop goals that impact
the ―structural causes of
poverty and hunger, attain more substantial results in protecting the environment, ensure destructuralized and productive labor for all, and provide appropriate protection for the family‖?
Stewardship
How can I repay the LORD for all the great good done for me?
- Psalm 116:2
Sunday 10/16/16: $15,171 (2015: $14,456)
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PRAYING FOR AND WITH ONE ANOTHER
We Believe
LITURGICAL MEMORIALS
A beautiful way to remember a loved one is a memorial for our Church. Not only does it give some
honor to one we love—living or deceased– it also
helps St. John’s with the expenses related to our
parish’s liturgy and worship.
Baptism incorporates us into Christ and forms us into
God’s people.
There are many opportunities for memorials including the Bread and
Wine, Altar Candle, and
Saints’ Devotional Candles (coming soon). For
more information, contact
the Parish Office at 631.878.0009 or e-mail rectory@sjecm.org.
We Celebrate
Praying for our Military
In your generosity, please pray for our parish family
members serving abroad in the military. Family
members, please call the rectory to add or update your
loved one’s status if they have returned.
US Army
Sgt. Justin Sikorski
US Air Force
Lt. Col. Stephen D’Amico,
SSgt. Jason M. Hermes
SRA Ryan Kerstiens, SRA Timothy Kerstiens
Cpt. Salvatore Sferrazza, Jr.
US Marine Corps
Pfc Sean Brady, Patrick Kimes,
Cpl. Kevin Oettinger
Lt. Col. Robert K. Maldonado.
L/Cpl. Quentin Montemarano
US Navy
STGCS Brian Holzmacher
If you would like have someone serving in the military
placed on the list above or if a name should be removed,
please contact the Parish Office at 631.878.0009 or
e-mail to rectory@sjecm.org.
St. John the Evangelist
-Rite of Baptism, 2
Our Newly Baptized
Gwyneth McAdams Procida
“The sacrament (of Matrimony) is a gift given for the
sanctification and salvation of the spouses, since “their
mutual belonging is a real representation, through the
sacramental sign, of the same relationship between
Christ and the Church.”
—Pope Francis, The Joy of Love, 55
III. Gregory Michael Schepps and Annamarie DeFalco
II. Andrew DeRanzo and Sana Cosmos
I. Michael Forte and Blair Quinn
We Remember…
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual
light shine upon them.
-Entrance Antiphon, Funeral Mass
Janet Chapman
We Pray…
“In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you
may have to suffer through various trials…”
-1 Peter 1:6
Jane Delassalle
Laura Durant
Daniel Joseph Fitzpatrick
David Candelario
Ken Rosenman
Anthony Ponzio
Denise Burke
Joan Reichel
Kathleen Birmingham
Peter Ingrassia
Sarah Maldonado
Frank Bryn
Antonio D’Alessandro
Names will be announced at Mass the first week they are
submitted. If you would like a loved ones name placed
under Prayers for the Sick, please call the rectory at
631.878.0009 or e-mail to rectory@sjecm.org
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PREPARING FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
MEETINGS OF THE WEEK
MASS SCHEDULE
Please note:
RBMR—Red Barn—1st Floor Meeting Room
RBUR—Red Barn Upper Room
Monday, October 24, 2016
Weekday in Ordinary Time
St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop
Monday, October 24, 2016
7:00 a.m.
William Lewis
Virginia Chiossone
6:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Thrift Shop Sorting
Thrift Shop
6:00 p.m.
Altar Server Meeting
Church
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Weekday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
6:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
9:30 a.m.
Scripture Study
RBMR
7:00 p.m.
Adult Choir
Church
7:00 p.m.
Divine Will Prayer Group
RBUR
7:30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
7:00 a.m.
Cubby Stanek
8:00 a.m.
Evan Reilly
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Weekday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m.
Angelo Pennestri
8:00 a.m.
Rose Marie Czygier
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
9:00 a.m.
Thrift Shop Open
Thrift Shop
6:00 p.m.
Children’s Choir
Church
6:00 p.m.
Troop 800 Cub Scout Meeting
Cafeteria
8:00 a.m. Giuseppina Mendola
Friday, October 28, 2016
Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
7:00 p.m.
Confirmation Practice
Church
7:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Troop 800 Boy Scout Meeting
Cafeteria
7:30 p.m.
Homeless Outreach Discussion
RBMR
Special Intentions– Living
Ruth and Jon Grammas- 72nd Wedding
Anniversary
8:00 a.m.
Helen Scheu
Thursday, October 27, 2016
6:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
4:00 p.m.
Legion of Mary
RBMR
6:00 p.m.
Pro-Life Rosary
Church
Friday, October 28, 2016
6:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
Saturday, October 29, 2016
6:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
2:00 p.m.
Troop 800 Spaghetti Dinner
Fundraiser
Auditorium
4:00 p.m.
Troop 800 Spaghetti Dinner
Cafeteria
Sunday, October 30, 2016
6:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
8:00 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous (Men’s)
RBMR
9:30 a.m.
RCIA
RBMR
7:00 p.m.
Life Teen/HS Youth Ministry
Auditorium
St. John the Evangelist
7:00 a.m.
Margaret ―Peggy‖ McCluskey
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Weekday in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m.
Marty Martinez
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of Anticipation
5:00 p.m. Antoinette Schieferstein
7:30 p.m.
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
Intention Still Available
9:00 a.m.
Joseph Linguiti
People of the Parish
10:30 a.m. Lawrence McCue
12:00 p.m. Wilfred A. Lawrence
5:30 p.m.
www.sjecm.org
James Morrissey
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