The Church ofSaint John The BaptistSaint John The Baptist

MAY  13,  2012  –  SIXTH  SUNDAY  OF  EASTER    

 

   Bro.  Luke  Benbrook     Pastoral  Assistant     Rev.  John  Clermont     Honduras,  CA  Rev.  Edward  Conway     V.A.  Hospital  Chaplain     Rev.  Thomas  Franks     Pastor  &  Fraternity  Vicar  Rev.  Ramón  Frías     Parochial  Assistant     Rev.  Francis  Gasparik     Provincial  Minister  Rev.  Leonard  Glavin     Parochial  Assistant     Rev.  Gerard  Mulvey     Parochial  Vicar                                    Bro.  George  McCloskey     Comm.  And  Public     Rev.  John  Baptist  Riordan   Guardian  &  Parochial  Vicar         Relations       Rev.  Matthias  Wesnofske     SFO  Provincial                           Spiritual  Assistant                                                                                                                  ST.   JOHN’S  BREAD  OF  LIFE  FOOD  PANTRY:  Our  pantry  distributes  food  to  those  in  need  every  Wednesday  between  the  hours  of  12:30  PM  and  2:45  PM  in  the  church   hall.   Everyone   receiving   food   must   be  registered.   Registration   occurs   only   during   the  above  times.    The   pantry   serves   hundreds   of   people   weekly,  with  a  large  number  being  children.  The  economic  downturn   has   drastically   impacted   our   ability   to  properly   serve   our   clients,   and  we   find   ourselves  in  urgent  need  of   assistance   in   the   form  of   either  financial  contributions  or  donated  non-­‐perishable  food.  We   ask   that   you   please   inspect   all   donated  food  items  for  dents,  rust  or  expiration  dates  since  the  safety  of  clients  is  a  priority.    We   thank   you   for   any   help   extended   to   us   in   the  past,   and   implore   you   for   continued   assistance.  Any   food   donations   may   be   left   with   the  receptionist   at   the   front   desk  where   there   is   also  located  a  Pennies  for  our  Pantry  Box  for  those  who  drop   off   a   financial   contribution.   Please   call   Joe  Spicketts  212-­‐564-­‐9070  ext.  203   for  any  additional  information.    

 REMEMBERING   THE   NEW  TRANSLATION:   It   has   been   almost  six   months   since   we   introduced  

the   Third   Edition   of   the   Roman   Missal  with   new  translations  of   various  prayers   and   responses   for  the   liturgy.   While   the   community   has   been   open  and   responsive   to   this   task,   we   kindly   remind  everyone   to   use   the   provided   cards   and  missalettes  to  be  familiar  with  new  texts.  

                           MOTHER’S  DAY  PRAYER:                                            Loving  God,  you  wrap  your  arms  around  your  people  and  show  your  everlasting  love  in  the  

same  way  a  mother  loves  her  children.  

We  are  grateful  for  the  love  you  have  taught  us  through  the  mothers  in  our  lives:  

our  own  mother  who  brought  us  into  this  world,  the  mothers  of  friends  who  have  welcomed  us  

into  their  homes  and  families,  our  grandmothers  who  took  time  for  us,  and  the  mothers  who  have  helped  us  

even  though  we  were  not  their  children.  Bless  all  the  mothers  of  this  world  today.  

May  they  know  the  fullness  of  love  they  have  shared  and  be  blessed  every  day  of  their  lives.  

Amen.          CHILD  PROTECTION:  Anyone  who  needs  to  report  an  alleged   incident   of   sexual   abuse   of   a   minor   by  priest,   religious   or   lay   person   serving   in   the  Archdiocese   of   New   York   is   asked   to   contact   Sr.  Eileen   Clifford,   O.P.   at   212-­‐371-­‐1000   x   2949   or  Deacon   George   J.   Coppola   at   917-­‐861-­‐1762.   Both  may   also   be   reached   via   e-­‐mail   at  victimassistance@archny.org.   Information   can  also   be   found   on   the   Archdiocesan   website,  www.archny.org.   In   keeping   with   the  Archdiocesan   polity   regarding   sexual   abuse   of  minors,  this  information  is  provided  to  ensure  that  our  children  remain  safe  and  secure.  

PASTORAL  STAFF  &  SERVICES  PARISH  PROGRAM  COORDINATORS  

Carmine  Marotta   St.  Padre  Pio  Shrine  Joan  Prenty     R.C.I.A.  Laurence  Rosania   Director  of  Music  and  Liturgy  Joseph  Spicketts     Bread  of  Life  Food  Pantry      

PARISH  PROGRAMS  Bread  of  Life  Food  Pantry   Wed  12:30  to  2:45  R.C.I.A.         Sun  9  to  10:45      

ORGANIZATIONS  Charismatic  Prayer  Group   Tue  6  to  8  Edith  Stein  Guild       1st  Sat  10  to  12  Father  Solanus  Guild     2nd  Sat  1  to  2  Fatima  Blue  Army  Cell     Wed  5:45  God  the  Father  Cenacle     3rd  Sun  1  to  4  Padre  Pio  Prayer  Group     4th  Sat  12  to  3:30  Singles  for  Christ     3rd  Sun  5:15  Mass  Two  Thousand  Hail  Marys   3rd  Sat  7  to  5    

SECULAR  FRANCISCAN  ORDER  –  FRATERNITIES  Immaculate  Heart  of  Mary   1st  Sun  12  noon  Sts.  Elizabeth  and  Louis     2nd  Sun  12  noon  St.  John’s  Fraternity     4th  Sun  12  noon    

OUTREACH  Alcoholics  Anonymous  (AA)   Mon/  Wed  6  to  7           Tue/Thu  12  to  1;  Sat  3  to  4  Al/Anon       Fri  12:30  to  1:30  Catholic  Council  of     3rd  Fri  4  to  8    Electrical  Workers  Debtors  Anonymous  (BDA)   Tue  5:30  to  7;  Wed  5  Japanese  Bible  &  Prayer  Study   4th  Sun  4  to  7  Police  &  Fire         4th  Sun  1  to  3  Line  of  Duty  Widows  SMA         Sat  4:30  to  5:30  Sexaholics  Anonymous  (SA)   Thu/Fri  6  to  7:30    

OTHER  ORGANIZATIONS  LOCATED  AT  ST.  JOHN’S  Ar-­‐Rahman  Foundation     Fri  12:30  to  2:30  Central  City  Chorus     Thu  6  to  10  Visiting  Nursing  Service  of  NY   Mon  1;  Tue  2;  Fri  9:30

 REMEMBERING   OUR  RELIGIOUS   SISTERS:  As  we   honor  the  significant  women  of  our  lives  today,  let  us  also  include   the   many   religious   Sisters   who   have  provided   spiritual   and   educational   formation   for  millions  of  people  over   the  years.  We   thank   them  for  their  ministry  in  building  the  Kingdom  of  God,  remembering  specially  those  who  were  influential  in   our   own   lives.  A   special  word  of   thanks   to   the  Sisters   present   in   our   worshiping   community,  thank  you  for  your  witness  and  presence!    

SECULAR  FRANCISCANS:  The  Third  order  of  St.  Francis   (the  Secular  Franciscan  Order)   is  a  Way   of   Life   Seeking   Greater   Holiness.   It   is  intended   for   Catholic   Men   &   Women,  Married   or   Single,   desiring   a   communal  

path   to   God   in   imitation   of   our   Holy   Father  Francis.  For  more  information  call  212-­‐564-­‐9070.    HEALING   MASSES   AT   ST.   PATRICK’S:   The   3rd   Annual  Healing   Masses   will   take   place   at   the   Cathedral  next   month,   including   the   communal   rite   of   the  Anointing   of   the   Sick.   For   cancer   patients,  survivors,   their   families,   friends   and   the   medical  community  the  Mass  and  devotion  to  St.  Peregrine,  patron   of   cancer,   was   on   Tuesday   May   1st   at  7:00PM.   For   those   suffering   from   emotional   and  psychological   difficulties   and   illness   of   the   mind  the  Mass   and  devotion   to   St.  Dymphna,   patron  of  mental  health,  will  be  on  this  Tuesday  May  15th  at  7:00PM.  No  tickets  are  needed  for  either  Mass.  

 R.C.I.A.:  Do   you   or   someone   you   know  need   to   complete   the   Sacraments   of  

Initiation   (Baptism,   Confirmation   &   Eucharist)?  Join   the  Rite  of  Christian   Initiation  Program  at  St.  John’s!   Next   year’s   instructions   will   begin   in   the  fall   and  planning   is  already  underway.  To   inquire  or  enroll  contact  Joan  Prenty  at  ext.  217.    

HEALING  MASS:  Our  monthly  healing  Mass  sponsored   by   the   St.   John   the   Baptist  Charismatic  Prayer  Group  will  take  place  this  Tuesday,  May  15th  at  7:15pm.  Please  

consider  joining  us  with  your  prayerful  intentions  for  healing  in  body,  mind  and  spirit!    SPIRIT   AND   TRUTH:     A   new   spirituality   discussion  group  is  forming  at  St.  John  the  Baptist.  They  plan  to  meet  on  Mondays  at  5:30PM  with  a  prearranged  format  for  the  gathering.    Visit  the  website  for  the  group   at   http://talk55.com   or   contact   Michael  Rosario  at  mikerose19@hotmail.com.    

WORLDWIDE  MARRIAGE   ENCOUNTER:   “This   I  command   you:   love   one   another.”   Loving  as  Jesus  calls  us  to  in  today’s  gospel  can  be  

difficult   in  our  modern,  busy   lives.  Fall   in   love  all  over   again   on   a   Worldwide   Marriage   Encounter  Weekend.  The  next  weekend  is  August  10-­‐12.  For  more   information   go   to   www.wwme.org   or   call    877-­‐NYS-­‐WWME  ext.  3.  

Over   the   years,   some   of   our   secular  celebrations   have   taken   on   immense  importance  at  several  levels.  Mother's  Day  is  one  of  those.  Card  makers  and  florists  reap  a  huge  benefit  because  of  this   day.   Many   restaurants   offer  

special  meal  opportunities.  Even  some  Major  League  Baseball   teams   conduct   special   promotions   tied   to  the  day.  And  many   children   go   to   church  with   their  mothers  to  thank  God  and  to  pray  with  and  for  them.  It   is   a   day   of   celebration   for   many,   honoring   the  women  who  brought  them  into  the  world.    It   just   happens   that   today's   Gospel   is   absolutely  perfect   for   today's   secular   feast.   Like   Jesus,   what  mother   would   not   say   to   her   children,   "Love   one  another  as   I   love  you"?   Jesus'  words   to  his  disciples  were   spoken   at   the   Last   Supper   as   they   gathered  around   the   table   after   he   washed   their   feet   –   an  example   of   humble   service   that   he   gave   to   all   his  followers.   His   words   were   a   lasting   legacy   to   his  disciples,   expressing  his   desire   for   how   they   should  treat   one   another.   A   mother   could   easily   ask   the  same  of  her  own  children.    Mothers  know  how  their  children  can  act.  Sometimes  they  are  perfect  angels.  At  other   times   is   seems   like  they   are   ready   to   tear   a   brother  or   sister   to  bits.   In  managing   a   household,   a  mother  will   often  work   to  get   cooperation   from   her   children   by   encouraging  them  to  care  for  one  another.  Jesus  asks  the  same  of  those   who   follow   him.  We   are   not   always   ready   to  love  one  another.  Sometimes  we  treat  other  people  in  the   worst   of   ways.   But   like   a   mother,   Jesus   keeps  calling  us  back  to  care  for  our  brothers  and  sisters,  to  treat  them  with  respect,  to  recognize  that  we  all  have  one  common  Father  who  is  the  God  who  created  us.    On   Mother's   Day,   so   many   children   put   aside  differences   to   get   along   "for  mom."   I   know  my   four  neices  each  year  make  a  special  promise  to  be  extra  nice  to  one  another  and  to  behave.  Whether  young  or  old,  siblings  with  rivalries  or  differences  so  often  set  them  aside  to  honor  and  join  with  mothers  who  gave  so  much.   In   that  same  spirit,  as  brothers  and  sisters  in  Christ,  may  we  set  aside  whatever  divides  us.  May  we   more   truly,   more   deeply   love   another   as   Jesus  expects,  not  only  in  this  day  but  all  the  time.    

~  Fr.  Thomas  Franks,  OFM  Cap.      

 

     

SUNDAY                                        MAY  13,  2012  9:00  A.M.       Living  &  Deceased  Members  of  the  Sts.  

Elizabeth  &  Louis  Fraternity,  req.  by  the  frat.  10:30  A.M.     All  Parishioners  &  Benefactors  of  St.  John’s  12:00  P.M.   For  Those  Enrolled  in  the  Mother’s  Day     Novena  of  Masses  5:15  P.M.     (dec.)  Robert  T.  Ackerley,  req.  by  Jeanne  Potter      MONDAY                                      MAY  14,  2012  6:45  A.M.       (dec.)  Maryann  Faust,  req.  by  Alice  Buedden  7:45  A.M.     The  Artale  Family,  req.  by  Mary  Ellen  McGroary  12:15  P.M.   For  Those  Enrolled  in  the  Mother’s  Day       Novena  of  Masses  5:15  P.M.     In  Thanksgiving,  req.  by  Marie  Gladys  Demize  6:30  P.M.   For  Those  Enrolled  in  the    

St.  Pio  of  Pietrelcina  Novena        TUESDAY                                      MAY  15,  2012  6:45  A.M.   Living  &  Deceased  Members  of  the  S.F.O.,    

req.  by  the  3  Fraternities  of  St.  John’s  7:45  A.M.   K.I.A.  U.S.  Military  Forces,    

req.  by  Mr.  &  Mrs.  Marty  O’Grady  12:15  P.M.   (dec.)  Sgt.  Jonathan  Keller,  req.  by  his  parents  5:15  P.M.   (dec.)  Maria  Torres  &  Antonio  Matos,    

req.  by  Priscilla  Matos    WEDNESDAY                                      MAY  16,  2012  6:45  A.M.       (dec.)  Joseph  &  Mary  Sucato,    

req.  by  Carmine  Esposito  7:45  A.M.     For  the  Intention  of  James  Sullivan,    

req.  by  Mr.  &  Mrs.  Marty  O’Grady  12:15  P.M.   (dec.)  Ismael  Matos  &  Elba  Matos,    

req.  by  Priscilla  Matos  5:15  P.M.     (dec.)  Maura  Pontejos,  req.  by  Corazon  Pontejos  6:30  P.M.   For  Those  Enrolled  in  the    

Mother  of  Perpetual  Help  Novena      

THURSDAY                                      MAY  17,  2012        6:45  A.M.   (dec.)  Margaret  Bernacki,    

req.  by  Fr.  Robert  Feeney  7:45  A.M.   (dec.)  Charles  Bruno,    

req.  by  Mr.  &  Mrs.  Marty  O’Grady    12:15  P.M.   Hilda  &  Serafin  Vilarino  5:15  P.M.   (dec.)  Rufus  &  Amanda  Wheeler,    

req.  by  Concepcion  Mallonga    

FRIDAY                                        MAY  18,  2012  6:45  A.M.   Family  &  Friends  of  John  &  Rita  Scanlon  7:45  A.M.   (dec.)  Mae  &  William  Finn,  req.  by  Steven  Nerlfi    12:15  P.M.     (dec.)  Michael  &  Mary  Lynch,  req.  by  Jack  Lynch  5:15  P.M.     (dec.)  Violeta  Puangco,    

req.  by  Concepcion  Mallonga          SATURDAY                                      MAY  19,  2012  12:15  P.M.   For  the  Intention  of  Victor  Mo  4:00  P.M.                                In  Honor  of  Our  Lady  of  the  Rosary,                                                                      req.  by  Victor  Mo

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