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Twenty-Fourth Sunday of the Year September 17, 2017
Twenty-Fourth
Sunday of the Year
September 17, 2017
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PASTORAL STAFF
Phone: 631-929-4339
Pastor: Father Frank Schneider, ext. 16 [email protected]
Deacon: Fred Finter, ext 17 [email protected]
Deacon: Vincent Pozzolano, ext. 45
Faith Formation Coordinator: Mrs. Jane Oliva, ext. 12 [email protected]
Outreach Director: Deborah O’Hare, ext. 22 [email protected]
Associate Coordinator: Michael D’Onofrio
Music Coordinator: Mrs. Elizabeth McNeill (631) 495-8913 [email protected]
Pastoral Assistant: Barbara Johnston, ext. 13
Bookkeeper: Lindsay Finter [email protected]
Preschool
Director: Mrs. Gayle Mercurio, ext. 14
Secretary: Susan Plattner, ext. 19 [email protected]
Maintenance: Servio Ortiz
Weekend Priest Assistants: Father Ted Howard and Msgr. John Bennett
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9:00-a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Contact us by email: [email protected]
St. John the Baptist Parish Mission Statement
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.
WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR
Full calendar on the Parish Website
SACRAMENTS
(Please see the Parish Website for full details)
Celebration of the Eucharist
Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 and 10:15 a.m.
Daily Mass Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m.
.
Holyday of Obligation: 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. (may vary, check website)
Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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 Center.
Baptisms are scheduled monthly on the first Sunday from April to September. They are held
at 1:00 p.m., and during July and August at 12 noon.
Marriage Contact the Parish Center so that we can arrange the marriage interview and set your date.
Anointing of the Sick Call the Parish Center.
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Today’s Readings The Twenty-Fourth Sunday In
Ordinary Time
Sirach 27:30-28:7 Psalm 103:1-4,9-12 Romans 14:7-9
Matthew 18:21-35
This Weekend’s Presiders Saturday, September 16, 5pm
Fr. Ted Howard Sunday, Sept 17, 7:30 am Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, Sept 17, 9:15 am
Msgr. John Bennett Sunday, Sept 17, 11:15 am Fr. Frank Schneider
Next Weekend’s Presiders Saturday, September 23, 5pm
Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, Sept 24, 7:30 am Msgr. John Bennett Sunday, Sept 24, 9:15 am
Fr. Frank Schneider Sunday, Sept 17, 11:15 am Fr. Frank Schneider
Monday, September 18, 9 am
Parishioners of St. John the Baptist
Tuesday, September 19, 9 am
Alice Schulze
Wednesday, September 20, 9 am
Michael Wiwczar
Thursday, September 21, 9 am
Alice Schulze
Saturday, September 23, 5 pm
William Miller
Sunday, September 24
7:30 am
Anthony Acunzo 100th Birthday in Heaven
9:15 am
Carol Quaranta
11:15 am
Robert Buschor
Please pray for
All our faithful departed!
Peter Meechan
We are grateful this week for
all stewards in our parish whose giving-whether of alms or of service-will be an expres-sion of gratitude for what the
Father has given them.
2017
$48,900.00 Goal
$35,165.00 Pledges
$29,765.00 Payments
115 Donors
71.9% of goal
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS
Faith Direct $ 2,496.10
Sunday, September 9th $ 6,801.00
Total $ 9,297.10
Catholic University $ 983.00
Last year at this time:
Faith Direct $ 2,143.11
Sunday Collection: $ 5,632.00
Total $ 7,775.11
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Please consider “automated giving” as you reflect on support of our
parish family! The fruitful ministries at our parish are exam-
ples 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.
September 2nd Collections:
9/17 Outreach
9/24 St. Pius X (Retired Priests)
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Did you know about our many parish ministries and groups?
Outreach Core Workers, Shoppers, Recyclables, Linus Ministry, Continuing Care, Gathering Inn, K of C, Social Committee, LIFT, Faith Group, Baptism, Pre-Cana, RCIA, Eucharistic Ministers, Ems to the Sick, Lectors, Altar Serv-ers, Liturgy of the Word with Children, Ushers, Adult Choir, Children’s Choir, Church Cleaners, Linens, Church Decoration, Gardening, Eucharistic Adoration, Catechists, Vacation bible Camp, Worship, Finance, Pastoral Council, Christmas Pageant...
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1305 meals served
We ask God’s blessings on all our Catechists, Assistants,
Substitutes, and Volunteers this weekend, Catechetical Sunday!
Next weekend our classes resume.
May Jesus, the Divine Teacher, be with all our young people!
May they stay close to Jesus in the Eucharist!
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Two New Sunday/Weekday Vestments
are available to be donated in memory of a loved one.
Please speak to Father Frank
The Worship Reflection Group has resumed its
work this past week with the first meeting of the
fall on Monday, September 11th.
Those Unable to Participate in the Communion
Procession: Communion is distributed at 4 sta-
tions, and we are determining the seating areas
that will be designated for those who cannot easily walk and be part of the
procession.
Meeting for Lectors: Before Advent, a date will be chosen for the lectors to
gather, learn about the new Lector Handbook/Guide, and discuss any practical
matters for these liturgical ministers.
Making Christmas “Midnight” Mass More Special: We will work with the
Music Coordinator and prepare a special music program for the timebefore
mass begins.
Holydays of Obligation: The assignment of all liturgical ministers will be co-
ordinated so that the two masses are adequately covered.
Working with Youth Ministry: As youth ministry gets underway over the next
months, we will be working especially on music to make the Eucharist more
inviting for teens and young people.
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Our Second Annual Blessing of the Animals
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi,
Wednesday, October 4th, 4 pm sharp
outside of church.
All are welcome to join
Father Frank,
his Shelties Percy and Quincy,
for the Blessing of the Animals
Spread the Word!
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From Catholic Charities
Diocese of Rockville Centre
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Our children love to listen to God’s Word together and have their own “homily” at their level.
At the beginning of the 9:15 and 11:15 masses, children are invited to leave church with the catechist. They return to mass at the time of the Offertory and
re-join us for the rest of the Sunday mass. We will begin again on October 15th.
The Mass Intention Book for the
coming year is now open.
Please make your arrangements by
visiting the Parish Office in person.
Mass intentions are on a first-come,
first-served basis.
You may also make your
arrangements through the mail.
Parish Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9-5.
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. August Numbers
Families Assisted: 45
(22 Seniors, 53 Adults & 128 Children)
Back-to-School – 90 students
We are grateful for all that you do to make this possible.
Peggy’s Pantry
Our shoppers shop, L.I. Cares and Island Harvest
delivers, and you take up the slack. Please bring
one or more items from our needs list to help us
prevent shortages for the families we serve.
Thanks to all of you for making our ministry pos-
sible! Baked Beans
Snacks
Tea
Canned fruit
Canned white potatoes
deodorant
Shampoo
.
Did you know that you can share your time and talent in many different ways
throughout the year and assist the needy?
Outreach Core Workers Shoppers Drivers Recyclables Thanksgiving Drive Christmas Drive Back to School Collection Easter food St. Patrick Gala Linus Ministry Gathering Inn
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
SPAGHETTI DINNER AND
AUCTION: Please join us on Saturday,
October 7, 2017 at 6pm in the Parish Hall for
our annual spaghetti dinner and auction.
Tickets will be on sale after all Masses on the
weekends of Sept. 23/24 and Sept. 30/Oct.1.
Tickets will be $18 for adults, $7 for chil-
dren. Children ages 3 and younger are free. Soda, water, coffee and
tea will be served. Feel free to bring your own bottle of wine, if you
wish. Tickets for the auction will be on sale at the dinner. We will
only sell tickets at the door if there are seats available so get your
tickets early. This is a major fund raiser for our council, 100% of the
proceeds are used for the charities that are supported by the Knights,
including our own parish and Outreach. It is a great night out for
friends and family and all are welcome. Questions? call Paul Piekut, PGK (631) 886-1280.
Next weekend the Knights of Columbus will be selling tickets for the Spaghetti Dinner.
Interested in becoming a Knight?
Please contact Joe Turecamo, [email protected]
Prayers for the Sick
Peter Meechan, Joan Lambert, Zach Abrucci, Lorian McGrory, John Alles, Julia Coleman, Jeff
Coletto, Joseph DeMauro, Joyce DeMauro, Laura LoBianco, Jocelyn Feggins, Devin Rizopou-
los, George Fox, Maxwell Tester, Jack Celentano, Liam McGuire, Giovanni Bernaudo, Jane
Eyring, Sister Betty Maschka, Florence Carnesi, Susan Novak, Richard Quit, Lin Richburg,
Patricia Slewinski, Rosemary DeMonte, Jillian Brown, TJ Christian, Rita Mandracchio, Grace
Smith, Dottie Simone, James Pearson, Kara Worth, Andrew J. Munch, Hannah Galinski, John
Delaney, Marian Zaveski, George Stane, Elaine Dawes-Lampach, Mark Turnberg, Deb Frigon,
Amy Ladezeze, Rosa Colon, Michael Storms, Jim Kennedy We are happy to pray for your loved ones who are ill and will include their names for about 6 weeks, unless you let us know
otherwise. May the healing touch of Jesus be with them!
Prayers for the Military
Michael Brennan, Carl Kendrick Jr., Patrick Hanley, Jeffrey L. Beilman Jr.,Ryan Santiro, Tho-
mas G. Verbeeck, Michelle Verbeeck, Joseph DeMonte IV, Nicholas Altman, Michael Ander-
son,Devin Henry, Marielle Verbeeck, Cassidy Vail
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All invited to the recitation of the Holy Rosary: After the 9 am daily mass Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration: An Invitation
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration
on the main altar in the church every
Wednesday afternoon, 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
Please join us for prayer and Adoration!
2:00 Rosary for Life
In Memoriam
Should you like to donate the candles,
bread, wine for the celebration of the
Eucharist, especially in memory of a
loved one, please contact the Parish
Office, 631-929-4339, ext 10.
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Around our Area and our Diocese
Cenacle in Ronkonkoma has an opening for a part-time Kitchen Utility Worker. The posi-
tion is for Friday afternoon/evenings, Saturdays, and Sunday mornings. Please send your
resume to [email protected] or phone (631) 588-8366 extension 139.
Our Lady Queen of Apostles Regional Catholic School 8th Annual Golf Outing:
Wednesday, September 27th, Rock Hill Country Cloug, Manorville. For more information
please contact Anne V. Nienstedt, MD, 631-953-7719.
McGann-Mercy High School will be holding it's 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk on September
30, 2017 at 8:30 am. Pre-registration is $20 and may be done online at https://
runsignup.com/Race/NY/Riverhead/5KRunfortheBus or day of registration begins at 7;30
am for $25. All pre-registrants are guaranteed a t-shirt. Any business owner interested in
supporting our run please call 631-727-5900 Ext 403. We have many sponsorship opportu-
nities and invite you to support our students.
Friends of the Seminary: “DESERT BREAD” – A JOURNEY THROUGH THE GREAT ARTS OF CATHOLICISM a workshop series presented by Professor Annabelle Moseley. Just as the Israelites were nourished in the desert with bread from heaven, we will nourish the soul as well as the body, exploring the rich treasure trove of art, literature and music unique to our Catholic faith. From 2 to 4:30 pm; October 1, 22 and 29; $20 per ses-sion/$60 for all three in advance. For information and reservations: Seminary De-velopment Office, (631) 423-0483 x 102; [email protected]
St. Anthony, Rocky Point: “33 Days to Morning Glory” is a 6 week retreat, 6 Tuesdays,
October 17 to November 21; from 10am to 11:30am in the parish center. Come and learn
more, entrust yourself to Mary and she will bring you close to Jesus, her Son. Cost: $25 for
materials but everyone is welcome regardless of ability to pay. Registration is necessary so
we know how many books, etc. to order.
Contact: Theresa Piekut (631) 848-7612 [email protected]
