SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 8:00 A.M Dolores Schiatta 9:30 A.M. Ann Muscarello

11:00 A.M. Jane & Joe Wozny 12:30 P.M. The People of St. James, Andrew Alessandrelli, Gloria Oliveira, Charles Caprariello, Vincent DeMarco, Dennis Tallon

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 8:00 A.M. Jennifer Drew

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 8:00 A.M. No Intention Received

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 8:00 A.M. Joseph Bellina

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 8:00 A.M. Emil V. Antonucci

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 8:00 A.M. Rose Del Pesce - Birthday Remembrance Freddi Gasior - 24th Anniversary

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 8:00 A.M. Laura Marie Murphy - Birthday Remembrance Louis & Lena Cocchi Steven Curattalo & Angelina Dezago 4:00 P.M. Jospeh McNulty

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 8:00 A.M Thomas Moroney 9:30 A.M. Eugene & Fannie Napolitano

11:00 A.M. Vera Martino - Birthday Remembrance 12:30 P.M. The People of St. James, Edward Cooper - 1st Anniversary, Dolores Schiatta - Birthday Remembrance, Jose Oliveira, Edward Anderson, Claudio & Carol Testa, Pietro & Amalia Testa

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Reconciliation Schedule

Saturday Confessions 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Omar Albayaty, Maryann Amblo, Vincent Antonetti Michael Antonucci Francine Argila, John

Baglione, Deanna Baisley, James Bianco, Louis Breitbach, Mary Brussell, Greg Capobianco, Philip Capobianco, JoAnn Chirco, Lori Cicciari, , Leslie Crandall, Florence D’Alto, Agnes Daly, Dale Daly, Baby James Derleth, James DeVita, Joan Dlugokencky, Skip Doran, Rosaria Esposito, Connie Fisher, Caitlin Francis, Thomas Francis, Andrew Gallo, Paul Giacalone, Rosemary Giacalone, Luke Gruener, Kenneth Hall, Michael Hance, Luke Horvath Melissa Huebner, Andrew Johnson, Jenny Johnson, Scott Johnston Delphine Julian, John Kmiotek, Gina Krafinski, Sean Lehosky, Tia Mabanta, Timothy Maietta, Dakota Maken, Mary Sue Maluda, Pat Matera, Tara Matthews, Kathleen McCormack, Megan McCormack, Erlinda Medina, Janice Mehaffy, Steven Miller, Marianne Mirkow, Grace Nadolny, Barbara Notarstefano, Dennis O’Brien, Richard Owens, Sister Barbara Ozelski, Diane Pheffer, Lenny Rocillo, Dana Rodriguez, Richard Rogers, Joan Rose, Michaline Salamack, Cynthia Simson, Cliff Smith, Karen Stafford, Rosemary Styne, William Styne, Sally Ann Waskewich, Isabella Rose Weiss, Jessica Weiss, Joseph White

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Mass Celebrant for September 22nd &

September 23rd

9/22 ~ 4:00 pm ~ Fr. John 9/23 ~ 8:00 am ~ Fr. John 9:30 am ~ Fr. Innocent 11:00 am ~ Fr. John 12:30 pm ~ Fr. Innocent

Celebrants Subject to Change

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“WE CELEBRATE CATECHETICAL SUNDAY”

This weekend we are celebrating Catechetical Sunday, which is an important reminder that the work of passing on our faith is the essential mission of each member of the Church. You might recall that several years ago we changed the name of our Religious Education Program to Faith Formation. We made this change to indicate a shift from a program whose primary responsibility was teaching children and others about our religion, simply passing on information, to a commitment to forming everyone into being “disciples” of Jesus today. As disciples we called through baptism to fulfill the great commission given to us by Jesus before he ascended to heaven, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations. . . .” (Matt. 28:19) The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers the following description of this year’s celebration: “The 2018 theme will be "Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ." Those who the Community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith. As part of this year’s celebration we will be blessing at the 12:30 PM Mass, those men and women who will be serving as catechists. Along with the catechists we will also extend a special blessing on all the parents, acknowledging the significant role they play in forming their children in our Catholic faith as disciples. The church teaches that parents are the primary educators of their children in the ways of our faith. By doing so we are truly “ Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ.” As a parish community we are grateful to all of the catechists, the parents of the children in our Faith Formation Program and our entire parish as we work together to make Jesus known and loved. A special word of gratitude to Marianne Mirkow and Gina Drost, our

Coordinators of Faith Formation, and Julie Rodetis and Gloria

Sommerville, their secretarial staff. Let us pray for all those involved in our Faith Formation Program. May the Holy Spirit inspire them, especially the children of our parish, to deepen their commitment to on-going growth as disciples of Jesus! Mary, Mother of the Church, lead us closer to your son, Jesus!

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What’s happening in

Faith Formation? Important Dates

The last day of Registration

is fast approaching if you

have not completed registra-

tion please do so online or

contact the Faith Formation

Office.

You can register online

www.stjamesrcchurch.org

Choose Donate now and

follow the prompts.

Classes start the

week of Sept 25th

What Does the Word

“Catechetical” Mean?

The word might be more

familiar than you think.

Many Catholics have

used the word

"catechism" for years,

and they know it has

something to do with the

compendium of the

Church's teachings. The

root word, "catechesis,"

is from a Greek word

meaning "to echo, or

resound." Catechesis is

the act of resounding or

bringing the Church's

teachings to the world. A

catechist is one who

teaches in the name of

the Church.

Catechetical Sunday 2018

"Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ."

Why do we celebrate Catechetical Sunday? In 1935, the

Vatican published “On the Better Care and Promotion of

Catechetical Education”, a document that asks every country to

acknowledge the importance of the Church’s teaching ministry

and to honor those who serve the Christian community as

catechists. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

has designated the third Sunday in September as Catechetical

Sunday.

Catechesis is a distinct and special ministry in the Church. This

ministry of teaching in the name of the Church has a profound

dignity, which is why catechists are formally commissioned by

the Church. It is only fitting that we set aside a day to highlight

this ministry and invite the entire church community to think

about our responsibility to share our faith with others.

As we all know the parents are truly the primary catechists of

their children. They prepare the soil and plant the first seeds of

faith. On Catechetical Sunday, we not only highlight the work

of catechists in parishes and schools, but we also commend

parents and guardians and encourage them to take seriously

their role of making their Catholic households a place where

faith is passed on to the next generation. This is why the rite of

blessing of catechists used on Catechetical Sunday includes a

blessing of parents and guardians.

The Office of Faith Formation is grateful for and humbled to

assist our Catechists in living out their Baptismal promise.

Question of the Week

How do I help to pass on our faith to the next

generation?

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COMING TO SAINT JAMES

SEPTEMBER 17TH

THE MEN OF OUR PARISH WILL

Introduction: Why RISE?

The RISE 30 day challenge is for men who want to know and live more fully their unique masculine identity and vocation, in an age where both are ideologically and culturally emasculated.

The RISE Challenge seeks to open up the doors to these masculine identities, and to explore their meaning and mission. For each day of the week, men are given a brief inspirational video, a quote to ponder, and a daily challenge suited to their present stage in life; single, married with children at home, married with no children at home, or divorced/separated/widowed. The recommendation is that each of these pieces be viewed and reflected upon in the morning. The estimated time frame for this daily RISE structure is roughly 5-8 minutes in total each day, with the challenges being applied throughout the day.

MORE INFO TO COME

Rise will be facilitated in Saint James by Deacon Chris

Can’t wait? Email Deaconchrisdaniello@stjamesrcchurch.org for info.

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If you are interested in joining any of these ministries, sign up sheets can be

found under Quick Links on our webpage at www.stjamesrcchurch.org or you

can contact Alfred Allongo at (516) 731-3710 ext. 149 or via email at

musicatstjamesseaford@gmail.com.

Youth Choir

Sings on Sundays at the 9:30am Mass

Rehearses in Parish Center Rm 113 on scheduled Mondays

(usually at 5:30 0r 6:30pm depending on the parish

schedule.) Ages 6 through 17. Instrumentalists of all ages

also welcomed!

Youth Bells

This group plays bells and/or chimes at the 9:30 Family

Mass on Holidays, special times and concerts as

scheduled. Rehearses in Parish Center Rm 113 on

Mondays as scheduled after Youth Choir.

Ages 8 and older welcome.

Pageant

Be a part of our very successful parish Christmas Pageant

being held this year Friday, Dec 21st. Rehearsals on select

Mondays and Wednesdays at 5pm, with a dress rehearsal,

Saturday, December 15th. Various parts available.

Folk Group

Our wonderful Folk Group is made up of people ages 14

through adult and play at the 12:30 Mass. Rehearsals are

on Wednesdays at 7pm in the Church. Instrumentalists and

singers welcome and audition is required.

Adult Choir

This kind and dedicated group of singers rehearses on

Thursdays at 7pm in Parish Center Rm 113 and sings on

Sundays at the 11am Mass as well as concerts and special

events throughout the season.

Adult Bells

This group plays bells at the 11am Mass on Holidays,

special times and concerts as scheduled. Rehearses in

Parish Center Rm 113 on Thursdays as scheduled at 8pm.

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Learning from Saint Teresa of Calcutta

This month, we celebrated the feast day of Saint Teresa of Calcutta. She was such an influential woman who touched the lives of so many people… and continues to do so even now! She reminds us that we are all called to be the Hands of Christ’s Mercy in our communities today. We need not be in the streets of Calcutta to do good for our brothers and sisters in Christ. We can help our community here on Long Island through the 2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal. Your gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal will help more than 600,000 of our sisters and brothers receive support and assistance from the funds shared through the CMA each year. It is rare that just one person or one parish could touch this many lives. The CMA brings us beyond the individual, the group and the parish and unites us as one Church of Long Island.

Saint Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!

The Catholic Ministries Appeal is Stewardship in Action!

To make a donation, you can also visit https://www.drvc.org/CMA

or call us at 516-678-5800 ext. 296.

Thank You!

Make checks payable to:

Catholic Ministries Appeal

Parish __________________________________ Pledge: $_______

Name __________________________________ Down payment: $_______

Address__________________________________

City, State, Zip:___________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________

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The Altar Bread has been donated in memory of

Victoria DiCiurcio

Matthew Donovan and Stephanie Anderson

Felipe Cordero and Tiffany Chin

Brendan McNamara and Samantha Kovler

James Skinner and Nicole Hallahan

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Worldwide Marriage Encounter

What is in your heart? Share the fullness of your heart with your

spouse by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.

The next Weekends are Nov 16-18, 2018 in Huntington, NY and

Feb 8-10, 2019 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call

John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at

http://www.wwmeli.org.

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HAND IN HAND,HEART TO HEART,

THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FRIENDS OF THE POOR®

5K WALK/RUN

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 BETHPAGE COMMUNITY PARK

(1001 STEWART AVE., BETHPAGE)7:30 AM CHECK-IN / 9 AM RUN / WALK

St. John Paul II once said, “ We must reflect the light of Christ through our lives of prayer and

joyful service to others.” In that spirit, The St. Vincent de Paul St. James Conference invites

you to participate in the 10th Annual Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run on September 29th at

Bethpage Community Park.

Register online at www.fopwalk.org or complete an individual pledge form which can be picked

up in the Parish Center office during regular business hours. For sponsorships please

contact Joanne Courtien at JCourtien@svdpli.org and mention St. James Conference.

Remembering and Caring for our Senior Priests

Do you ever think about a favorite Pastor or Parish Priest and wonder how they are

and where they may be living?

Well, for our Senior Priests who are living at St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility in Amityville,

life is good and sometimes very busy.

“We are very happy that more and more of our Priests are taking advantage of this wonderful facility. We thank you for your support, we depend on it, especially now with the increasing costs we are experiencing. We couldn’t do it without you!”

- Rev. Msgr. Thomas Costa, Vicar for Senior Priests

“Since I arrived at St. Pius X, I have found living here like being at home. I have found much happiness with my fellow priests and in the entire community, and I especially appreciate the support I receive. Thank you for helping to make this home possible.”

- Rev. Msgr. T Peter Ryan

Even in retirement our senior priests retain roles as our shepherds, and St. Pius X enables

these dedicated men who live there to be fully engaged members of the community. “Still on duty,” they serve as our teachers, counselors, and spiritual leaders.

The special collection for retired priests living at St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility will take place next weekend. Please be as generous as possible! Thank You!

www.drvc.org/stpiusx

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FROM THE EDITOR BULLETIN DEADLINES

BULLETIN DATE DUE BY 9:00AM September 23rd Monday, September 17th

September 30th Monday, September 24th

October 7th Monday, October 1st

October 14th Monday, October 8th

Thank you for your continued

support of our food pantry.

Our current needs are:

School snacks for children,

canned fruit, oatmeal, cookies, pancake syrup,

jelly, tuna fish, mayonnaise, canned beef stew,

white rice. Thank you.

In today’s Gospel Jesus says “If a

man wishes to come after me, he

mustdeny his very self, take up his

cross, and follow in my steps.” The

cross of Jesus and the crosses of his members can

evangelize us: the sick, who bear illness with

courage; the grieving, who hope against hope; the

dying, who clearly trust in the resurrection; the

suffering of our poor brothers and sisters who are

hungry and homeless, but who still trust in God’s

love.

Is there a neighbor or friend of yours who is in

temporary need because of a loss of a job or an

illness? Please leave a message for the Society of

St. Vincent de Paul…we want to help!

We welcome into the

St. James Community:

John Oliver Capozzoli

Riley Shaye Eriksen

Kaylah Rose Horan

Michael Dominic Vecchiarelli

St. James is happy to announce that they are an

approved charitable organization with Amazon Smile. If

you shop on Amazon, please log in to the site using the

URL: smile.amazon.com. Choose St. James Rc Church as

your preferred organization and shop as you normally

would. It is that easy. There is not cost at all to you, and

Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible

AmazonSmile purchases to St. James.

Remember, always start at smile.amazon.com.

If you have any questions, please contact Jill Murphy in

the Parish Center Office.

We thank the following families for their

participation in our Family Mass:

9/9/18

The Boukas Family Presented the Gifts

The Barilla Family Vested the Altar

Charismatic Prayer Group

We welcome you back on September 17, 2018. Our prayer meeting will be in the Parish Center

from 7:30pm until 9:00pm in room 114. We praise the Lord, pray scripture and have quiet time for

reflection. We close the meeting with intercessory prayer. For more information please call Patricia

Brodman at (516) 735-7763 or Louise Matthews at (516) 796-7493

The Baptism Preparation Class

originally scheduled for Sunday,

October 7th after the 9:30am Mass

has been rescheduled to Sunday,

October 14th after the 9:30AM

Mass. Thank you.

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Sunday, February 2, 2014 Sunday, September 16, 2018

Weekly Stewardship of Treasure Report

“Save Time and Donate Online!”

Online Giving is now available for parishioners with WeShare, an easy and convenient way to save time

and support the church. Donating is simple, safe, and completely secure.

With WeShare, you can set up a recurring weekly or monthly transaction using your checking, savings,

or credit card account. You can decide how much to give to any collection and make changes any time,

day or night. Plus, you can leave your checkbook at home on Sundays.

If you would like to enroll in Online Giving, please visit www.stjamesrcchurch.org, and click on the

WeShare link parish office at 516-731-3710.

Readings For Sunday, September 23, 2018 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

134: Wis 2:12,17-20

Ps 54:3-4,5,6-8

Jas 3:16—4:3

Mk 9:30-37

Antoinette Ingrossio Evelyn Uriarte Anna Deninno

WEEK OF: September 2, 2018 Catholic Education

CHURCH CAPACITY

850

MASS Sunday Collection Second Collection MASS ATTENDANCE

4:00PM $ 3,101.00 $ 443.00 504

8:00 AM $ 2,439.00 $ 355.00 252

9:30 AM $ 1,524.00 $ 307.00 192

11:00 AM $ 1,513.00 $ 319.00 205

12:30 PM $ 1,303.00 $ 283.00 171

Online Giving $ 817.89 $ 0.00

Weekly Env. $ 1,123.00 $ 0.00

TOTAL $11,820.89 $ 1,707.00 1,324

SUPER BONANZA

September 2018

$25 Winners

Sunday, 9/9 - Mary Soley

Mon, 9/10 - Ken Auer

Tuesday, 9/11 - Mr. & Mrs. Michael Diglio

Wednesday, 9/12 - Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wood

Thursday, 9/13 - Diane Ambrosio

Friday, 9/14 - Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Doran

Saturday, 9/15 - Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cacioli

Congratulations to Barbara Maichin our $250

Super Bonanza Quarterly Winner!

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Sunday, September 16th 9:30am Blessing of the Backpacks - Church 1:30pm Catechetical Sunday Teacher Meeting & Appreciation 7:00pm Rise

Monday, September 17th 7:00pm Marian Prayer Group - Chapel 7:30pm Charismatic Prayer Group - Room 114 Tuesday, September 18th 7:00pm Divine Mercy Prayer Group 7:00pm Faith Formation New Teacher Meeting - 114

Wednesday, September 19th No Scheduled Events Thursday, September 20th 10:00am Plainedge Seniors - Delaney Hall

Friday, September 21st

11:00am Our Lady of the Rosary Italian Prayer

Group

12:00pm St. James Seniors - Delaney Hall

Saturday, September 22nd

1:30am Senior Appreciation BBQ

This Week at St. James

FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES Lord of Hosts, we commend to Your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with Your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils that beset them; and grant them Your abiding presence wherever they may be. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

REMEMBER OUR LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY Please pray for: Lt. Col. Joseph Agres, USMC; Marine; Battalion Chaplain, Capt. Fr. Lito D. Amande, Army; Kyle Beck, Navy Airman, Lt. Commander Raymond Beno, Navy; Sgt. Joseph R. Booth, Army: Spc. Matthew Burrafato, Cpl. Dominic Castiello, Marines; Lt. Col. Brian Coyne, Sean Dolan 1st Lieutenant, USMC, Marines; Sgt. Steven Fiscante, Army; Pfc. Steven Gianatiempo, Army; M.P. Brian Gruebel, Air Force; Sgt. 1st Class James T. Harris, Army; Sgt. James Howard,

Army; Specialist Dillon Incendio, Army; LtJG. Connor Krebs, USMC; Pvt. 1st Class Joseph Leoce, Jr. Marines; Lance Cpl. Matthew Maniet, USMC; Lance Cpl. Richard Marandino, Marines; Airman 1st Class Gregory P. Marchese, Jr., Air Force; Lt. Eric McMullan, Army; Captain Scott Michalowski, Air Force; USMC; Pfc. Kyle Nigro, Marines; Pvt. Patricia O’Connor, Army; Pfc. Jason O’Shaughnessy, Army; Capt. Theresa Rodzevik, Army; Rocky C. Rossi, Navy; Scott Santoro, Marines; LCpl. Anthony P. Saracino Jr.,Marines; Luis R. Maltezos Sepulveda, Marines; Pvt. Thomas Tarnagorski Jr, Marines; Lt. James Van Wie, Army ; Paul Vermillion, Marine Corps., Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, Air Force

Saturday, September 22, 2018 4:00pm Andrew Rosenberg Charlotte Rosenberg Giovanna Napodano Sunday, September 23, 2018 8:00am Megan McCarthy Marina Krajewski 9:30am Mallory Auer Dominick Regina 11:00am Anthony Laurino Matteo Laurino Francesco Laurino 12:30pm Melissa Heubner Jimmy Persico

Altar Server Schedule