theirs as his special disciples. They were looking for golden crowns, not crowns of thorns. They needed another teaching. “Then he sat down and called the Twelve.” He showed them the road to glory. It would take them a long time to digest the power of the simple statement he shared with them. Take off the polished shoes of privilege. Barefoot, like a slave, become “the servant of all.” Don’t work for a place with the pow- erful. Embrace the powerless, the childlike. Follow the example of the children. Let them guide you to the glory road. Once on that road don’t falter. Keep walking, even when you see a cross. PRAYER Lord, your teaching seemed clear enough to me. “Unless you turn and become like little children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” I only understood part of your teaching. I never thought it involved the cross. Lord, increase my faith. TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WISDOM 2:12,17-20 JAMES 3:16-4:3 MARK 9:30-37 THE GATHER HYMNAL: #1053 SEPTEMBER 18-19, 2021 THE EUCHARISTIC COMMUNITY A T E GLISE S T . J EAN B APTISTE Bread Broken for a New World I n today’s short passage from Mark’s Gospel we see Jesus introducing the Paschal Mystery to his disciples by prophesying his death and resurrection. We’re told “they did not understand the say- ing, and they were afraid to question him.” Were they really afraid of questioning Je- sus? Or were they afraid of what this say- ing might mean for them? They weren’t touching this. It was best to remain silent. So, unwilling to let this important mo- ment go by unaddressed, Jesus asked them a seemingly unrelated question. “What were you arguing about on the way?” Again, the disciples remained silent. They were like children caught doing something they weren’t supposed to be doing. This was very revealing. At the beginning of this chapter Jesus was transfigured in the presence of Peter, James and John. They saw his glory in a blaze of light, and in the light, they saw him conversing with Moses and Elijah. Luke’s Gospel tells us that they were discussing Jesus’ coming departure, his death, his Passover. The disciples focused on the glory they saw. They ignored the road to that glory that Jesus was discussing with Moses and Elijah. And they weren’t even focusing on his glory, but on the glory that could be The Pastor’s Reflections
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theirs as his special disciples. They were
looking for golden crowns, not crowns of
thorns. They needed another teaching.
“Then he sat down and called the Twelve.”
He showed them the road to glory. It
would take them a long time to digest the
power of the simple statement he shared
with them.
Take off the polished shoes of privilege.
Barefoot, like a slave, become “the servant
of all.” Don’t work for a place with the pow-
erful. Embrace the powerless, the childlike.
Follow the example of the children. Let
them guide you to the glory road. Once on
that road don’t falter. Keep walking, even
when you see a cross.
PRAYER
Lord, your teaching
seemed clear enough to me.
“Unless you turn
and become like little children,
you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Whoever humbles himself like this child
is the greatest
in the kingdom of heaven.”
I only understood part of your teaching.
I never thought it involved the cross.
Lord, increase my faith.
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WISDOM 2:12,17-20 JAMES 3:16-4:3 MARK 9:30-37 THE GATHER HYMNAL: #1053
SEPTEMBER 18-19, 2021
THE EUCHARISTIC COMMUNITY AT EGLISE ST. JEAN BAPTISTE
Bread Broken for a New World
I n today’s short passage from Mark’s
Gospel we see Jesus introducing the
Paschal Mystery to his disciples by
prophesying his death and resurrection.
We’re told “they did not understand the say-
ing, and they were afraid to question him.”
Were they really afraid of questioning Je-
sus? Or were they afraid of what this say-
ing might mean for them? They weren’t
touching this. It was best to remain silent.
So, unwilling to let this important mo-
ment go by unaddressed, Jesus asked them
a seemingly unrelated question. “What
were you arguing about on the way?” Again,
the disciples remained silent. They were
like children caught doing something they
weren’t supposed to be doing. This was very
revealing.
At the beginning of this chapter Jesus
was transfigured in the presence of Peter,
James and John. They saw his glory in a
blaze of light, and in the light, they saw him
conversing with Moses and Elijah. Luke’s
Gospel tells us that they were discussing
Jesus’ coming departure, his death, his
Passover. The disciples focused on the glory
they saw. They ignored the road to that
glory that Jesus was discussing with Moses
and Elijah. And they weren’t even focusing
on his glory, but on the glory that could be
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PARENTS OF CHILDREN
GRADES 2nd THRU 8th
IT’S TIME TO REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN
FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES.
Preparation for First Holy Communion & Confirmation
Classes will be held on line as they were last year
SCHEDULE TBD
Beginning at 4:30 PM, classes will be 40 minutes in duration.
TO REGISTER
Call the Parish Office at: (212) 288-5082 x10
From 9 AM until 5 PM on weekdays.
ATTENTION ATTENTION
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We are resting easy with our decision
to keep the Toddler Playgroup in session
during this most difficult past year. Albeit, with a reduced registration, the program
provided a wonderful source of enrichment
and fun for the children.
We are even more confident as we ap-proach the September ’21 - June ’22 school
year. Registration is in progress for the
Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday
classes at either 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM or
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. We offer a loving atmosphere where the
little ones can come and have their first
school experience, making new friends and
learning how nice it can be to go to school. Call the Director, Pauline Reenock, at:
Visit us anytime! All Covid regulations have been arranged and will be followed. We are
following the current CDC guidelines and
all adults in attendance must show proof of
vaccination.
ST. JEAN BAPTISTE TODDLER GROUP
In a brotherly spirit, I join in this message of hope for a brighter future. Thanks to God and to the work of many, we now have vaccines to protect us from COVID-19. They grant us the hope of end-ing the pandemic, but only if they are available to all and if we work together. Being immunized with vaccines authorized by the competent authorities is an act of love. And contributing to ensure the majority of people are vaccinated is an act of love. Love for oneself, love for one’s family and friends, love for all people. Love is also social and political, there is social love and po-litical love; it is universal, always overflowing with small gestures of personal charity capable of trans-forming and improving societies (cf. Laudato si’, no. 231, cf. Fratelli tutti, 184). Vaccination is a simple but profound way of promoting the common good and caring for each other, especially the most vulnerable. I pray to God that everyone may contribute their own small grain of sand, their own small gesture of love; no matter how small, love is always great. Contribute with these small gestures for a better future. God bless you, and thank you.
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL OF US FROM
POPE FRANCIS
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MUSIC OF THE LITURGY
The Order of Mass Begins
in GATHER No. 1053 HYMN OF GATHERING: No. 710 “We Are Called” KYRIE GLORY TO GOD LITURGY OF THE WORD FIRST READING RESPONSORIAL PSALM: “The Lord Upholds My Life.” SECOND READING GOSPEL ACCLAMATION GOSPEL READING
HOMILY PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS: No. 634 “Shelter Me O God” HOLY, HOLY, HOLY MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION GREAT AMEN COMMUNION RITE THE LORD’S PRAYER LAMB OF GOD MUSIC AT COMMUNION: No. 721 “Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace” CONCLUDING RITE BLESSING and DISMISSAL RECESSIONAL: No. 593 “On Eagle’s Wings”
“A person who sings prays twice.” ---St. Augustine
NEW YORK COMMON PANTRY
The NY Common Pantry is asking for toiletries for men, women and youth along with the following food donations.
Please leave your donations at Saint Joseph’s altar or bring them to the parish office. Thank you all for your continual support!
For many New Yorkers, food insecurity is a persis-tent problem. They lack access to enough nutritious food to have an active, healthy life. The pandemic has deepened the hunger crisis as 1 million additional peo-ple experienced food insecurity in 2020.
St. Jean’s is an original founding sponsor of the Pan-try and is totally supportive of its mission to help indi-viduals, families and communities in need. Support from all of us is necessary to aid NYCP in fulfilling its mission.
SUNDAY, September 19 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
9:00 Eric John Belarmino 11:00 Special Intention 4:00 Jose V. Ojeda MONDAY, September 20 SAINTS ANDREW KIM TAE-GON & PAUL HA-SANG
12:00 Rosemary Gelshenen
TUESDAY, September 21 SAINT MATTHEW
12:00 For the Parishioners & For All Enrolled in the St. Ann’s Shrine
WEDNESDAY, September 22 12:00 Rosemary Gelshenen THURSDAY, September 23 SAINTS PIUS OF PIETRELCINA
12:00 Vincent McDonnell FRIDAY, September 24 12:00 Leticia Monaghan SATURDAY, September 25 12:00 Antonio Pereira 5:00 Marion & Joseph McBride
Candles, Holy Water, Healing Oil on sale daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Parish office.
St. Anne’s Oil has been blessed by a priest and touched by the relic of St. Anne. It is a sacramental used while praying for heal-ing. To anoint yourself or another person, make the sign of the cross on the forehead with the blessed oil, state the purpose for the anointing, and then say the prayer to St. Anne. The oil comes in 2 oz. bottles along with a prayer card. It can be purchased at the church store in the vestibule, or at the rectory, 184 East 76th Street. The suggested donation for the oil is $8.00 per bottle. Oil may be mailed with an additional cost for postage.
SAINT ANNE’S BLESSED OIL
The store is located in the vestibule of the church. Regular store hours are Sundays 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
The weekend collection for Sunday amounted to total: $ 4,837.49
A special offering of $20,000 was donated this weekend. Thank You.
A QUICK REPORT ON PROJECTS
Since January 1, 2021 we have invested $394,125 in upgrades for our church building.
1. The replacement of the blower for the organ, re-lated construction and electric expenses totaled $84,495.
2. The purchase of a new lighting board was $35,000. It is presently in the process of being installed. Installation will be billed at the conclu-sion of the project.
3. The replacement of the bathroom in the theater cost $16,700.
4. The demolition of the bathroom uncovered a serious series of leaks originating from the north and south outdoor staircases. The leaking over the years had begun to compromise the steel beams supporting the stairs. Several stairs needed to the reset and a section replaced. This cost $88,800.
5. $169,130 was spent on many small, “ordinary” repairs.
6. The Vault Project has been paid for but we con-tinue to wait for NYC permits to conclude the work.
THE GOOD NEWS IS that everything has been paid in full. We’ve pretty much depleted our Restoration Account - but thankfully many of you have donated to the account and made all this work possible.
Fr. John Kamas, SSS, Pastor
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC?
Call the Pastor,
Fr. John, at 212-
288-5082 x10 to answer your ques-
tions about the
process or to regis-
ter. Preparation includes weekly
classes, personal
spiritual direction,
and various rites
that take place throughout the
course of the litur-
gical year. We welcome baptized Catholics who
are seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation to join with this group as part of their preparation.
Since our Covid 19 induced cut-backs, our wonderful tenor, Riad Ymeri, has not sung for us for a very long time. Our music program is still restricted but Mr. Ymeri will be offering private singing lessons at St. Jean’s. If you are interested, call the church, (212) 288-5082 x 10, leave your name and number and Mr. Ymeri will contact you.
INTERESTED IN SINGING?
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Weekday Schedule Church opens at 11:30 AM
Mass at 12:00PM Church closes at 1:00 PM
Saturday Schedule Church opens at 11:30 AM
Mass at 12:00PM Church closes at 1:00 PM Church opens at 4:30 PM
Mass at 5:00 PM Church closes at 6:00 PM
Sunday Schedule Church opens at 8:30 AM
Mass at 9:00AM Mass at 11:00 AM Mass at 4:00 PM
Church closes at 5:00 PM
After the weekday and Saturday Masses until 1:00 PM and from
Noon until 4:00PM on Sunday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
SCHEDULE OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES
JOIN OUR FAITH COMMUNITY
BAPTISMS & MARRIAGES & FUNERALS
Please register at the parish house, 184 East 76th Street on weekdays only during office hours: 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM.
To schedule a baptism, a marriage or a funeral please contact the parish office to speak with Fr. John Kamas.
INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP
You can submit the names of friends or relatives who need prayers for what-ever reason. Please send them to [email protected] and they will be passed on to the group. Praying for each other is a powerful ministry.
You can see Father Kamas celebrating the mass by going to the website at www.sjbny.org and clicking on WATCH THE MASS on the home page.
PARTICIPATE IN THE MASS AT HOME
PARISH STAFF John A. Kamas, SSS Pastor Bernard Camiré, SSS, Parish Associate Lennix Lewis, Chief Operating Officer Richard Owen, Jr., Director of Music Ministries Francisco Francisco, Facilities Manager Pauline Reenock, Director of the Toddler Program Angelica Contreras, Parish Secretary Michael Lorch, Trustee Jay Mitchell, Trustee CONGREGATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Bernard Camiré, SSS, Parish Associate James Hayes, SSS, Chaplain, Mt. Sinai Hospital John A. Kamas, SSS Pastor Thomas Mella, SSS, Community Hospitality PARISH OFFICE 212-288-5082 Ext. 10 184 East 76 Street, NY, NY 10021 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
CONGREGATION OF NOTRE DAME ST. JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL Maria Cassano, CND, Principal Alla Anne Boyle, CND Barbara Costello, CND, Tutor Eileen Good, CND, Bursar
IN RESIDENCE Anne Conlon, CND Nancy Downing, CND Ann Marie Levangie, CND
SUPPORT STAFF Robert Addison Manuel Batista Pablo Checo Ana Maria Feliz Lara Wilfredo Ortiz Isaac Quansah José Reyes
St Jean Baptiste High School 173 EAST 75 STREET, NY, NY 10021 212-288-1645 www.stjean.org Toddler Play Group 212-472-2853, ext. 2
