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Fourth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017 1488 NORTH COUNTRY ROAD WADING RIVER, NY 11792 631-929-4339 Fax: 631-929-6961 www.stjohnthebaptistchurch.org
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Fourth
Sunday of
Easter
May 7, 2017
1488 NORTH COUNTRY ROAD
WADING RIVER, NY 11792
631-929-4339 Fax: 631-929-6961
www.stjohnthebaptistchurch.org
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 9:00-5:00
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 Director: Mrs. Elizabeth McNeill (631) 495-8913 [email protected]
Preschool Director: Mrs. Gayle Mercurio, ext. 14 [email protected]
Continuing Care : Barbara Tubito-Megara, ext. 18 [email protected]
Pastoral Assistant: Barbara Johnston, ext. 13
Bookkeeper: Lindsay Finter [email protected]
Preschool Secretary/Front Desk: Susan Plattner [email protected]
Maintenance: Servio Ortiz
Contact us by email: [email protected]
SACRAMENTS
Celebration of the Eucharist
Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30, 9:15 and 11:15
Daily Mass Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
Holyday of Obligation: 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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 at 1:00 pm. In the spring and summer
we also celebrate baptisms on the third Sunday.
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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Good News! Children’s Liturgy of the Word
will continue through the end of June! Sunday Mass is such an important part of family life, and we will continue to make our children feel welcome at mass, and help them participate and understand God’s Word. During the 9:15 mass we will dismiss the young people for their own “homily” and they will return around the time of the Creed. We will take a break from this ministry during July and Au-gust and pick up again after Labor Day.
Giovanna Aceto
Greyson Becker
Grace Belmonte
Colson Bobinski
Jason Brabant
Cassandra Casale
Michael Ceschini
Richard Cordano
Anthony Cravotta
Donato D’Agostino
Michael Daleo
Jake Davis
Evan DeGroot
Lucas Diamond
Meghan Foehr
Ella Frazetto
Leonardo Gigante
Gianna Grant
Emilia Haas
Emily Hermanns
Madison Herr
Zachary Higgins
Mason Hoy
Scarlett Illiano
Robert Kall
Emma Kearns
Lex Key
Ayla Kops
Aliya Leonard
Brayden Lewis
Brett Lynch
Zachary Makarewicz
Leo Marcario
Mackenzie Martin
Jackson McClelland
Sean McNeill, Jr.
Katherine McQuade
Avery Mendelsohn
Ashley Morello
Timothy Nigrel
Victoria Olivo
Evan Perez
Jason Perez
Jordyn Potter
Andrew Rivera
Anthony Rodgers
Mackenna Ryan
Joseph Sardone
Liam Scherer
Anthony Serratore
Collin Sheridan
Liam Sherman
Mia Stallone
Forrest Tepfenhardt
John Waggoner
John Wagner
Timothy Worthington
Tanner Zgutowicz
Blessings on our 2017 First Communicants!
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Camp: August 14 to August 18, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Opening Mass: Sunday, August 13 @ 10:15 a.m.
Closing Mass: Sunday, August 20 @ 10:15 a.m.
Family Information
Last Name:______________________________
Parents:________________________________
Street:__________________________________
Town: __________________________________
Phone:_________________________________
Email: (required)____________________________
Parish: (if not St. John)_____________________
Emergency #:____________________________
Emergency Contact:_______________________
Relationship:_____________________________
Registration
$40 per Camper (K-6h grade) $40 per Counselor-in-Training (CIT) (7th gr.)
$30 per Counselor(8th-12th)
Name #1:__________________________
Grade entering in fall_____
Circle: Camper CIT Counselor
Name #2:__________________________
Grade entering in fall _____
Circle: Camper CIT Counselor
Name #3:__________________________
Grade entering in fall _____
Circle: Camper CIT Counselor
Name #4:_________________________
Grade entering in fall _____
Circle: Camper CIT Counselor
Return this completed form, with your check
made payable to St. John the Baptist, to the
Parish Center, Attention: VBC.
Questions?
Email use [email protected]
OR — Sign up ONLINE at http://tinyurl.com/VBCatStJohns
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Parish Calendar
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Proposed “Mission Statement” for our Parish
Proposed “Mission Statement” for our Parish The Pastoral Council has been working on a brief description of our parish to help
identify who we are and to guide us in our pastoral planning. The Statement will
change as our parish changes in the future. After discussions during the past three
meetings, the Council reached consensus with this Statement:
Established in 1922, the parish family of St. John the Baptist Church wel-comes and invites all people of the 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. Would you like to give the Council feedback on the proposed Mission Statement? Does the mission statement reflect the values of our parish? Yes ____ No ____ Do you have any comments for the Council? ________________________________ (your name)
You can drop this in the collection basket, or send to the Parish Office.
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1305 meals served
ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
This past week all our Eucharistic Ministers were contacted
by Fr. Frank (email) and asked to request renewal for the
next three years. Please respond as soon as possible. Also,
all parish volunteers throughout the diocese are being re-
screened. EMs are asked to complete the volunteer packet
(copies are in the sacristy and the Parish Office). There is
no need to re-take Virtus.
Thank you to all who serve in this ministry!! .
.The Finance Committee met on Thursday evening,
April 27th.
Current Budget: The submitted and approved budget for
2016/17 anticipated total revenues of $787k and a loss of $95k. In
fact revenues are running at a stronger pace than anticipated both for
collections and Pre-school. Both of these trends are linked to a re-
newed spirit of family felt by parishioners.
In addition, extra efforts were made to curtail expenses and those
have been successful. There is reasonable hope the parish will finish
the fiscal year ( 8/31/17) with a breakeven bottom line. While quite
an accomplishment, it is not assured, thus we need to “keep our eye
on the ball.”
Budget Preparation for 2017-2018: The first attempt has resulted in a deficit of $47k. The
parish is required to submit a “break-even” budget. The Pastoral Council has advised Fr. Frank
that the parish bring on board a Youth Minister, as well as address other pastoral issues. We will
revisit the proposed budget at the next meeting, and work together where we can further reduce
expenses and at the same time meet the needs of our parish family.
Faith Direct: The Committee looked at our current on-line giving provider, FaithDirect,
and also WeShare, a provider used by some other parishes. The Committee concurred that we re-
main with FaithDirect. Also, Faith Direct will offer a webinar ( re some of the services they can
provide) for the parish staff. We will continue to “spread the word” about the convenience of
automated giving and its great benefit for parish support.
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Drivers are Needed!
Would you like to part of our volunteer group who
offer their service to drive people to medical appoint-
ments? Please give Outreach a call, and they will be happy to explain the ministry further,
make sure that you are Safe Environment compliant, and get you “on the road”!
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 possible!!!
tea
juice
shelf stable milk
canned fruit
shampoo
conditioner
Update on the Gathering Inn
We have been advised by the Office of Risk Man-
agement in Rockville Centre that the parish needs to
take a closer look at the insurance coverage for
hosting the Gathering Inn. We will need to suspend
the Gathering Inn from June until the end of August,
and hope to resume after Labor Day once all the is-
sues are addressed.
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2017 Duck Pond Day, June 4th
ATTENTION BRASS, WOODWIND
and PERCUSSION MUSICIANS!
St. John the Baptist parish is forming a marching band for this
year's Wading River Duck Pond Day. No experience required! All band members from 9th grade through adult
9TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF OUTING Rock Hill Golf & Country Club
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
There are many ways to participate in the Golf Outing. The first way is to sign up as a golfer.
The cost for an individual golfer is $150: Includes greens fee, cart, lunch buffet, on course re-
freshments, cocktail hour, dinner, 3 hour open bar and the auction /raffle. The cost for a non
golfer who is $50: Includes cocktail hour/full dinner, 3 hour open bar and the auction /raffle.
People who cannot attend can also support the outing through a sponsorship. A golf cart sign
is $50. A “Tee/Hole” sign is $100. For higher levels of sponsorship, see our webpage at https://
www.planmygolfevent.com//30297-kofc/
Rock Hill Golf & Country Club was voted Top 10 Golf Courses on Long Island Newsday and
2010 Course of the Year by the LI Golf Course Owner's Association.
Reservations (golfers / non golfers) can be made online or after the Masses on May 20 and 21!
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Today’s Readings
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:14a,36-41 Psalm 23:1-6
Peter 2:20b-25 John 10:1-10
This Weekend’s Presiders
Saturday, May 6, 5pm
Fr. Ted Howard
Sunday, May 7, 7:30 am
Fr. Frank Schneider
Sunday, May 7, 9:15 am
Fr. Frank Schneider
Sunday, May 7, 11:15 am
Fr. Frank Schneider
Next Weekend’s Presiders
Mother’s Day
Saturday, May 13, 5pm
Fr. Frank Schneider
Sunday, May 14, 7:30 am
Fr. Henry Vas
Sunday, May 14, 9:15 am
Fr. Frank Schneider
Sunday, May 14, 11:15 am
Fr. Frank Schneider
Monday, May 8, 8:30 am
Joseph Jacovino
Tuesday, May 9, 8:30 am
Parishioners of St. John the Baptist
Wednesday, May 10, 8:30 am
Michael Courtien
Thursday, May 11, 8:30 am
Nancy Anthony
Saturday, May 13, 5 pm
Paul Kovalesky
Sunday, May 20
7:30 am
Msgr. Emil Strenski
9:15 am
Dillon Steven Perry
11:15 am
Timothy Buckley
Please pray for
our faithful departed:
Eileen Julia Kirchhoff
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish
who respond and give thanks for God’s blessings
by sharing their gifts of time and talent in service “to and
through” our parish ministries.
2017
$48,900.00 Goal
$29,385.00 Pledges
$21,055.00 Payments
93 Donors
60% of goal
Faith Direct $ 2,306.84
Sunday, April 30 $ 6,515.00
Total $ 8,821.84
Last year at this time:
Faith Direct $ 2,217.22
Sunday Collection: $ 4,674.00
Total $ 6,891.22
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Registration Now Open for 2017-2018!!
For 18 Months to 5 Year Olds Flexible schedules available!
St. John’s Preschool
Call us anytime to arrange for a tour! We will be happy to answer your questions!
631-929-3220
St. Anthony’s High School
Emily Bardak
Christopher Bardak
Matthew Jakubowsky
Matthew Lusak
Taylor Morrell
Mary Saladino
Kellenberg High School
Gregory Walter
Prayers for the Sick
Peter Meechan, Joan Lambert, George
Sroczynski, Zach Abrucci, Lorian
McGrory, John Alles, Julia Coleman,
Jeff Coletto, Joseph DeMauro, Joyce
DeMauro, Laura LoBianco, Jocelyn
Feggins, Devin Rizopoulos, George Fox,
Maxwell Tester, Jack Celentano, Liam
McGuire, Giovanni Bernaudo, Jane Ey-
ring, 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 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., Pat-
rick 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
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All invited to the recitation of the Holy Rosary: After daily mass (8:30 a.m.) 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
3:00 Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
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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Some of the events to come at our parish: Pastor Installation
Sunday, June 11th at the 11:15 mass: Formal Installation of Fr. Frank as
our pastor, parish gathering following mass.
Confirmation
Tuesday, May 30th: Our new diocesan bishop, Bishop John Barres will
confirm our young people.
Duck Pond Day
Sunday, June 4th: “Duck Pond Day Mass” at 11:15; leave cars in the
parking lot and walk down to the Duck Pond. We are also sponsoring a
Marching Band to be in the parade!
Re-Commissioning of Eucharistic Ministers
Corpus Christi Sunday, June 18th: Every three years our Ministers are
asked by the Bishop to re-commit to this weekly ministry. They will be
re-commissioned at all masses.
K of C Annual Golf Outing
Friday, June 3rd: Knights of Columbus Golf Outing (Rock Creek).
Vacation Bible Camp
Third week of August. Teens as counselors, campers K-6)
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Around our Area and our Diocese
Shrine of Our Lady of the Island: Celebrating the Centennial of Fatima, Saturday, May
13, 2017, beginning at 10:00 a.m.—3:00. 631-325-0661.
Riverhead Community Concert Band: All members of our parish are invited to an
“afternoon of family-friendly music: on Sunday, May 7th at 2:00 p.m., Pulaski Street
School, Riverhead. Free admission.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter: “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me
will do the works that I do” Let the Lord into your marriage to do His works by attend-
ing a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekends are Nov 3-5,
2017 in Huntington, NY and Jun 10-11, 2017 in Medway, MA. For more information, call
John & Toni Torio at 718-344-3700 or visit us at http://www.wwmeli.org
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre will be hosting their annual Caritas
Award Dinner on Thursday, May 18th at Carlyle on the Green at Bethpage State Park,
Farmingdale. Please join them in honoring Brian & Beth Crimmins for their unwavering
commitment to the needy of Long Island. Sponsorship packages, tickets, and e-journal
ads are available for purchase. If you are unable to attend, but would like to lend your
support, donations in any amount are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to Catholic
Charities, Development Department, 90 Cherry Lane, Hicksville. For more information
call (516) 733-7042
Kellenberg High School: reunions on Saturday, June 24, 2017, for Kellenberg Memorial
High School's graduating classes of 1997, 2002, and 2012 as they celebrate their 20, 15,
and 5-year reunions.
