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Blessings on the Newly Bap-tized Members

of our Parish Family!

Twenty-seventh Sunday

in Ordinary Time

October 6, 2019

Our Vision and Mission Statement guides our pastoral planning

Established in 1922, the parish family of St. John the Baptist Church welcomes and invites all people to our community, especially those in need. Guided by the Holy Spirit we are sustained by the Sunday Eucharist, the Word of God, and the Sacraments. All are encouraged to share their time, talent and treasure as we grow in love through our Catholic faith and the life, death and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

PASTORAL STAFF Phone: 631-929-4339

Pastor: Father Frank Schneider, ext. 16 [email protected] Deacon: Fred Finter, ext. 44 [email protected] Deacon: Vincent Pozzolano, ext. 45 [email protected] Faith Formation Coordinator: Mrs. Jane Oliva, ext. 12 [email protected] Outreach Director: Deborah O’Hare, ext. 22 [email protected] Music Coordinator: Liz McNeill (631) 495-8913 [email protected] Youth Minister: Michael Clauberg, ext. 18 [email protected] Pastoral Assistant: Barbara Johnston Bookkeeper: Lindsay Finter, ext. 17 [email protected] Receptionist: Sue Kozakiewicz, ext. 10 [email protected] Preschool Director: Mrs. Gayle Mercurio, ext. 14 [email protected] Secretary: Susan Plattner, ext. 19 [email protected] Maintenance: Servio Ortiz Weekend Priest Assistants: Father Ted Howard and Msgr. John Bennett

Parish Outreach Hours: Tues & Thurs 10am-2pm; Tues 7-8:30pm Parish Office Hours

Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Website: www.stjohnthebaptistchurch.org

General Mailbox/Front Desk: ext. 10. Contact us by email: [email protected]

Pastoral Council Members, 2019-2020 Dan Bealey

Linda Bealey Rosemary Desimone

Dr. Barbara Fontana (trustee) Michelle Gaffney Michelle Gallucci

Kevin Heavey Vinny Manzello

Maria Maxell Rich Rossin (trustee)

Finance Committee, 2019-2020

Dr. Barbara Fontana, Trustee, ex officio

Richard Rossin, Trustee, ex officio

John Dennehy, Chair

Steven Gallagher

John Hauser

Robert Lutz

Lisa Kelly

3rd week of Faith Formation this week!

We have 470 young people in Faith Formation.

We have 39 Catechists, and we are looking for just one more!

(Grade 8 on Tuesdays...Might it be you?)

8th Graders at the 5pm mass this weekend, October 5 Rite of Enrollment for Confirmation

2nd Graders at this weekend’s 9:15 Mass, October 6.

Rite of Enrollment for 1st Communion

(There are no classes Columbus Day weekend, Monday and Tuesday, October 13 and October 14

Wednesday classes are being held as usual.)

Meeting of September 26, 2019 Summary

1. Fiscal Year 2018-2019: Lindsay Finter (bookkeeper) dis-tributed operating statements for the year ended 8/31/19. Revenues totaled $921k, 4% ($40k) below the prior year. This decline is largely a function of no special collection for hym-nals ($13k), loss of Verizon revenue ($20k) and a lower level of preschool revenue ($14k). Expenses totaled $829k, 2% ( $13k) below the prior year. Within expenses were $34k of repairs & renovations including new signage, resurfacing & repainting the parking lot and replacement of one (of four) air conditioning unit. The net of revenues and expenses was a surplus of just under $92k, versus a surplus of $118k the

prior year.

2. Parish Debt: There is no update from the diocese our request to reduce the debt incurred in the past.

3. Gas Conversion: Final conclusion on converting the boilers to gas ( versus current method of oil fired) = no conversion. National Grid is not accepting any new customers and the cost to convert would consume more than the amount saved in 10 years. This is now a closed item.

4. Parish 100th Anniversary: Father updated the group regarding the many discussions underway regarding the Centennial for the parish. It is a given that we will have to replace the damaged sanctuary floor, and we have a rough estimate. As these designs and other updates to the church are more clearly defined a more firm estimate can be totaled. We want our parishioners to feel part of our Centennial Celebration and the renewal of the church interior, so we are con-sidering a fundraising effort .

5. Annual Stewardship Renewal: Members of the finance committee will present the full Parish Fi-nance Report at Masses the weekend of Oct. 26 & 27. This is the second week pf Stewardship Renewal. The schedule for presentations is as follows: - John Dennehy, 5:00 on Saturday, John Hauser, 7:30 on Sunday, Rich Rossin. 9:15 on Sunday and Bob Lutz , 11:15 on Sunday.

6. Update on Child’s Victims Act: In the State of New York the “window” for abuse cases is now open. The Diocese of Rockville Centre handles all these cases. At this time we do not see any effects on the parish level. Some diocese declare bankruptcy, and this time the Diocese of Rockville Centre is not going to do this. However, should things change we will be kept informed. We continue to pray for healing for all those who are survivors of abuse.

Next meeting slated for 7:00 pm Thursday January 23, 2020.

Note: The roster of Finance Committee members is printed in the front of the bulletin.

Cast Call is Sunday, November 3 at 3:00 Rehearsals are 3:00 on Sundays:

November 10, 17, 24, December 1. Dress rehearsal is Friday, December 6 at 7:00.

Pageant is Saturday, December 7 at 7:00.

Grade 1 – Grade 8: actors and readers

4 year old - kindergarten: angels, shepherds & stable animals

Adult volunteers are also needed to help with sets and the reception in the hall (set-up and baked goods). For further information please call or text:

Cheryl Guarneri: 631-662-4002 or email : [email protected]

Janis Gilmore: 631-495-4608 or email : [email protected]

Celebration of Ministries

2019

All our parish ministries will be represented at our annual Celebration of Ministries Fair

Saturday October 19 and Sunday October 20 after Masses.

Join us for Hospitality! Share your Time and Talent!

Recycle update Joe Bennet, Barry Gilmore and Kevin Heavey were omitted from our thank you list last week. Thank you for always helping out

when needed. A special thank you to Joe Ben-net for installing a new roof on the recycle bin last weekend.

Thanksgiving

On November 9 and 10, we will be talking to you about the Thanksgiving Baskets and you will be able to take a tag to help a family to have a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. The baskets will be brought in on November 24 and distributed on that day as well. You really do make a difference whether you are adopt-ing a family, making a contribution, or just carrying a can of food to Mass. We are so grateful for your support.

juice coffee tea tuna fish canned fruit

Registration is now open for the new parish Senior Group!

First meeting: Wednesday, November 13

9:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. The group will be meeting the 2nd Wed. of the month

First Senior Group Outing

“A Christmas Carol” Theatre Three, Pt. Jeff.

December 4th at 2:00 p.m.

$20. per person

Tickets on sale after masses this weekend. Name: ___________ # of tickets: _____ Total $: _____ ____ check # _____ cash

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United States Catholic Conference of Bishops https://www.usccb.org

The readings are available in printed form and also you can listen to them on audio

Catholic Online https://www.catholic.org/bible/daily_reading/

Deacon Keith Fournier’s video of the readings

Mass Presiders

This Weekend: Saturday, Oct. 5, 5:00 p.m. Father Ted Sunday, Oct. 6, 7:30 a.m. Father Frank Sunday, Oct. 6, 9:15 a.m. Father Frank Sunday, Oct. 6, 11:15 a.m. Father Frank Next Weekend: Saturday, October 12, 5:00 p.m. Father Ted Sunday, October 13, 7:30 a.m. Msgr. Bennett Sunday, October 13, 9:15 a.m. Father Frank Sunday, October 13, 11:15 a.m. Father Frank

SUNDAY READINGS

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Please consider “automated giving” as you reflect on support of our parish family! The fruitful ministries at our parish are examples of how many of you have answered, and continue to answer, that call. To ensure such work can continue requires not only gifts of time, but also of financial help. I ask you to prayerfully consider supporting our parish with electronic donations through Faith Direct. You can find paper enrollment forms in the parish office, or you can sign up online at www.faithdirect.net by using our church code, NY67.

Special Collections: 10/6 Respect Life 10/13 Grammar Schools 10/20 World Mission Sunday

2019 Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal $47,500

Pledges $21,785 Over (Under) ($25,715)

Donors 93 Percent of Goal 45.9%

Payments $18,030

In the Second Reading and the Gospel reading, St. Paul and Je-sus tell us that as Christians we must be doers. God has given us the Faith so that we can go out to the world and tell of the Good News. This week, show the world you are a Christian by tak-ing a stand for morality, doing good for others and wearing a smile .

WEEKLY COLLECTION

Sunday, September 29 $ 5,543.00

Faith Direct $ 2,766.37

Total $ 8,309.37

Outreach $ 1,561.00

This Time Last Year:

Sunday Collection $ 6,054.00

Faith Direct $ 2,645.77

Total $ 8,699.77

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Upcoming Baptism Dates

October 6 October 20 November 3 December 1 December 29

Please remember the faithful departed

in your prayers.

May they rest in peace.

Monday, October 7, 9am

For the Parishioners of St. John the Baptist

Tuesday, October 8, 9am

Tony Condzella

Wednesday, October 9, 9am

Jeffrey LaPorta

Thursday, October 10, 9am

Edward Kettel

Saturday, October 12, 5pm

Volmar Mereschak

Peter Zuhoski

Kelly Burke

Sunday, October 13,

7:30am

Anton Condzella

9:15am

Silvio & Letizia Bernaudo

11:15am

Nancy & Mike Punda

For those serving in the Military Michael Brennan, Patrick Hanley, Jeffrey L. Beilman Jr., Ryan Santiro, Thomas G. Verbeeck, Michelle Verbeeck,

Joseph DeMonte IV, Nicholas Altman, Michael Anderson, Devin Henry, Marielle Verbeeck, Cassidy Vail,

Evan Purdy, Sean Tully, Sean Brady, Gregory Walter

For the Homebound, the Sick and in Hospice Care Elizabeth Wiwczar, John Ryan, Vinay Penagaluru

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All are invited to the recitation of the Rosary after the 9 a.m. daily mass and Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration on the main

altar in the church every Wednesday afternoon, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please join us for prayer and Adoration! 2:00 p.m. Rosary for Life;

3:00 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

In Memoriam

The bread, wine and candles for this weekend’s celebration of the Eucharist has been donated by Fred McGuinness in honor of

Fred & Dorothy’s 74th wedding anniversary.

All are welcome to join the monthly healing service on the first Saturday of every month. 9 a.m.

Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.

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Bulletin Series 2018-2019

Understanding the Mass

46. Sitting at Mass

At work, at play, at meals, but especially at rest—oh how we love to sit. Whether we collapse into a cushy chair, sweaty from the sun, or scooch up to the break-fast table after a good night’s rest, sitting signals relaxa-tion. It helps us veg out, turn off our attention, and defy the world to entertain us as best it can. Even bicycle rid-

ers endure the rigors of exercising while enjoying the pleasures of sitting down. Because so much of leisure comes by sitting, we can settle too deeply for relaxation

whenever we sit at Mass. Normally the parts of the Mass that call for our active par-ticipation see us standing: singing songs, reciting the creed, praying the Lord’s Pray-

er, and sharing communion, for example. But once in a while we sit. We sit for the readings, the responsorial psalm, the homily, the preparation of the altar and the gifts,

and usually during the thanksgiving after communion. Obviously these are not mo-ments of complete rest. Even when we sit, we do something at Mass. We listen. We

pray. We reflect. We open our hearts to God’s Spirit. Consequently, the sitting we do at Mass promotes neither inactivity nor inter-

mission. The Scripture readings above all demand heedful concentration. Unnecessary activity during these times of the Mass make it difficult for us and other worshipers alike to sit attentively.

After the service, we can better enjoy the relaxation that sitting invites. We can linger a little longer to converse with those who share our faith. Then leisure leads to relationship. Although sitting at Mass still solicits our attention, sitting after Mass re-laxes and builds up the muscles of the Body of Christ.

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Paul Turner

WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR

SACRAMENTS (Please see the Parish Website for full details)

Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday, 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Summer Masses (last Sunday of June thru Labor Day), Sat, 5:00 p.m., Sun, 7:30 & 10:15 Daily Mass: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. Holydays of Obligation: posted in bulletin and website

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday, 4:00pm to 4:45pm.

Please feel free to call Fr. Frank and make an appointment to celebrate the sacrament.

Baptism We suggest that you contact us before your child is born! Call or email the Parish Office. Baptisms are scheduled at least once a month (Sunday) throughout the year. For more information please visit the parish website (under “Sacraments”).

Marriage Contact the Parish Office so that we can arrange the marriage interview and set your date.

Anointing of the Sick Call the Parish Office, or speak to Father Frank before/after Mass.

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Around our Area and our Diocese

Mary’s Mile, ALS Fundraiser, Saturday, October 12, 2019: 8

a.m. from Saint Anselm’s church, Shoreham. All proceeds go to

ALS

Association in remembrance of Mary Malandrino.

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