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Blessings on the Newly Bap-
tized Members
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 22, 2019
Christmas
December 25, 2019
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Our Vision and Mission Statement guides our pastoral planning
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.
PASTORAL STAFF
Phone: 631-929-4339
Pastor: Father Frank Schneider, ext. 16 [email protected]
Deacon: Fred Finter, ext. 44 [email protected]
Deacon: Vincent Pozzolano, ext. 45 [email protected]
Faith Formation Coordinator: Mrs. Jane Oliva, ext. 12 [email protected]
Outreach Director: Deborah O’Hare, ext. 22 [email protected]
Music Coordinator: Liz McNeill (631) 495-8913 [email protected]
Youth Minister: Michael Clauberg, ext. 18 [email protected]
Pastoral Assistant: Barbara Johnston
Bookkeeper: Lindsay Finter, ext. 17 [email protected]
Receptionist: Sue Kozakiewicz, ext. 10 [email protected]
Preschool
Director: Mrs. Gayle Mercurio, ext. 14 [email protected]
Secretary: Susan Plattner, ext. 19 [email protected]
Maintenance: Servio Ortiz
Weekend Priest Assistants: Father Ted Howard and Msgr. John Bennett
Parish Outreach Hours: Tues & Thurs 10am-2pm; Tues 7-8:30pm
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Website: www.sjbwr.org General Mailbox/Front Desk: ext. 10. Contact us by email: [email protected]
Pastoral Council Members, 2019-2020
Dan Bealey
Linda Bealey
Rosemary Desimone
Dr. Barbara Fontana (trustee)
Michelle Gaffney
Michelle Gallucci
Kevin Heavey
Vinny Manzello
Maria Maxell
Rich Rossin (trustee)
Finance Committee, 2019-2020
Dr. Barbara Fontana, Trustee, ex officio
Richard Rossin, Trustee, ex officio
John Dennehy, Chair
Steven Gallagher
John Hauser
Robert Lutz
Lisa Kelly
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A Merry Christmas to all the members
of St. John the Baptist parish family!
May the peace and joy of the Christmas Season
be with you and all your loved ones!
Thank you for the privilege of serving you as pastor,
and for your prayers and support.
2019 Children’s Christmas Pageant
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Fourth Week of Advent Prayer as your light
your family advent Wreath
Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord,
your grace into our hearts,
that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son
was made known by the message of an Angel,
may be his Passion and Cross
be brought to the glory of his Resurrection.
Who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. AMEN.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve:
4:00 p.m. in church with Msgr. Bennett
4:00 p.m. in the hall with Fr. Frank
9:15 p.m. music concert (organ, choir, brass)
before Mass
10:00 p.m. Solemn Mass with Fr. Frank
(with choir, brass, and incense will be used)
Christmas Day: 9:15 a.m. with Msgr. Bennett
11:15 a.m. with Fr. Frank
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Summary
December 4, 2019
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Pastor’s Report: follow up from Roundtables. (1) We
continue to encourage more participation of teens and
young people in our various service activities. Often the
challenge is that “more hours” are needed right away. We
are grateful for the strong participation in young people in the Thanksgiving Drive this
year. (2) There was a “Craft Fair” a few years ago, and the Council will work to
determine if this can be brought back in the future. (3) The Christmas Pageant had full
participation this year, and any child of our parish who wanted to participate was able
to be in the “cast.” (4) The suggestion of extra collections throughout the year to
support various activities and programs is a challenge. The US bishops have monthly
collections throughout the country for international and national charities, and the
parish has a tradition of a monthly collection for Outreach and grammar schools. We
will continue to support parish programs through our regular collections and fees.
Friendly Visitors: Maria Maxwell reported to the Council the results of almost six
months of discussions as this new ministry takes more concrete shape. The Council is
very supportive of outreach to the homebound. “Loneliness” is a great burden for so
many in our community and we will work hard to coordinate a parish effort to reach
out to our community.
Proposed new ministry: Building Maintenance Ministry. The Council discussed the
proposal of forming a new ministry that would assist Fr. Frank in keeping our
buildings and grounds in good condition. Various talents can be a great help in the day
-to-day things that break, need attention or need more loving care. The Council will
continue to see how this ministry will be formed.
100th Anniversary: Last spring the Council worked on a roster of events and activities
for our 100th Anniversary (2022) so that we can Celebrate, Renew and Inspire. The
Worship Committee is ready to finalize a special parish mission for Lent of 2022 and is
working on a Jubilee Prayer. Parish history, especially “oral history” of our long-time
parishioners is underway. We will be involving the young people in Faith Formation,
teens, young families, and honoring those who have been part of the parish family for a
long time. Next fall we will ask as many people as possible to be part of working
groups as we prepare for the 100th the following year (2021-2022).
The Council also talked about how the name badges are “working.” The badges
identify them as Council members and assist parishioners in sharing ideas and
suggestions (rarely complaints!). The Council hopes that more and more folks see
their badges and feel comfortable in talking with them.
Next meeting: January 8, 2020 7:00 pm
Meeting Dates: February 5, 2020, March 4, 2020, April 1, 2020, May 6, 2020, June 3, 2020
(social).
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Our next meeting
is Wednesday,
January 8th, 2020,
at 9:45-11:45!
Come celebrate
the New Year 2020,
Feast of Mary the
Mother of the Lord (holyday of obligation).
Parish New Year’s
Mass
10:15 a.m.
Wednesday,
January 1, 2020.
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Christmas
Letter
from
Bishop Barres,
our diocesan bishop
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The Giving Tree
All gifts must be returned at one of the masses this weekend December 21-22.
This is a huge undertaking; we have to sort all the gifts by 12 noon on December 22
so they will be ready for pickup between 12:15-1:30.
November Numbers
195 Families
86 Seniors, 354 Adults & 293 Children
153 Thanksgiving Baskets
We are so grateful for all that you do to make this possible!
hot cereal
jelly
ketchup
mustard
mayonnaise
dish soap
laundry soap
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Mass Reflections Sheets (Grade 6, 7 and 8) are available
on the parish website (Faith Formation)
Grades 7 & 8 - Reflections may still be dropped off to parish
office until 12/30/19.
Grade 6 Reflections due by Tuesday, 1/14/20
*Those who missed Advent Services may print out make-up
assignment from website and submit by Monday 1/9/20.
Christmas Recess-December 22nd –January 4th.
Classes Resume Sunday, January 5th.
January 5, 2020-Feast of the Epiphany-Level 2 Mass 9:15 a.m.
May your families enjoy a blessed Christmas together!
Parish Website and Email
We have a new (and easier) “URL”
www.sjbwr.org (parish initials and town)
Note: The old URL
(www.stjohnthebaptistchurch.org) will still work
for the next few months.
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United States Catholic Conference of Bishops https://www.usccb.org
The readings are available in printed form and also you can listen to them on audio
Catholic Online https://www.catholic.org/bible/daily_reading/
Deacon Keith Fournier’s video of the readings
Mass Presiders
This Weekend:
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Deacons Preach
Saturday, December 21, 5:00 p.m.
Father Ted
Sunday, December 22, 7:30 a.m.
Father Frank
Sunday, December 22, 9:15 a.m.
Msgr. Bennett
Sunday, December 22, 11:15 a.m.
Father Frank
See page 3 for Christmas masses
Next Weekend:
Holy Family
Saturday, December 28, 5:00 p.m.
Father Frank
Sunday, December 29, 7:30 a.m.
Father Frank
Sunday, December 29, 9:15 a.m.
Father Frank
Sunday, December 29, 11:15 a.m.
Msgr. Bennett
SUNDAY READINGS
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Please consider “automated giving” as you reflect on support of
our parish family! The fruitful ministries at our parish are examples 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.
Special Collections:
12/25 Christmas for the Parish/
Christmas for the Poor
1/01 Solemnity (holyday)
1/05 Grammar Schools
2019 Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal $47,500
Pledges $23,820
Over (Under) ($23,680)
Donors 100
Percent of Goal 50.1%
Payments $20,760
WEEKLY COLLECTION
Sunday, December 15 $ 7,406.00
Faith Direct $ 3,082.02
Total $10,488.02
This Time Last Year:
Sunday Collection $ 6,333.00
Faith Direct $ 2,842.35
Total $ 9,175.35
The best way to find out
what God wants us to do is
to ask Him. When you
pray this week, ask the
Lord to make you aware of
what He wants you to do
in all situations of your
life.
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Upcoming Baptism Dates:
December 29
January 5
February 2
March 1
March 15
Please remember
the faithful departed
in your prayers.
At Christmastime we remember
all our loved ones who have died.
May they rest in peace.
Monday, December 23, 9am
Andrew O’Neill
Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve
4:00pm
For the parishioners of St. John the Baptist
4:00pm
Mary Ginty
10:00pm
Mary Ginty
Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day
9:15
Alice & Bill Schulze
11:15
Frances Mincone
Thursday, December 26, 9am
Mary Ginty
Saturday, December 28, 5pm
Mary Ginty, Camille & Michael Mascaro,
Robert Meunkle
Sunday, December 29,
7:30am
Timothy M. Donnery
9:15am
Christine Culajay
11:15am
Mark Vianello
For those serving in the Military Michael Brennan, Patrick 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,
Evan Purdy, Sean Tully, Sean Brady, Gregory Walter
For the Homebound, the Sick and in Hospice Care Elizabeth Wiwczar, John Ryan, Robert Tirello
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Eucharistic Adoration
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration on the main
altar in the church every Wednesday afternoon,
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please join us for prayer and Adoration!
2:00 p.m. Rosary for Life;
3:00 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Bread, wine, altar candles Should you like to donate the candles, bread, wine for the
celebration of the weekend Eucharist, especially in memory of a
loved one, please contact the Parish Office, 631-929-4339, ext 10.
Tabernacle Candle The tabernacle lamp indicates that the Blessed Sacrament is present in
church. The red candle can be memorialized for the week of your choice.
All memorials are published in the bulletin.
In Celebration
The bread, wine and candles for this weekend’s Eucharist
were donated in celebration of Michael and Michele Gaffney’s
30 Wedding Anniversary.
WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR
SACRAMENTS (Please see the Parish Website for full details)
Celebration of the Eucharist
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Summer Masses (last Sunday of June thru Labor Day), Sat, 5:00 p.m., Sun, 7:30 & 10:15
Daily Mass: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m.
Holydays of Obligation: posted in bulletin and website
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 Office.
Baptisms are scheduled at least once a month (Sunday) throughout the year.
For more information please visit the parish website (under “Sacraments”).
Marriage Contact the Parish Office so that we can arrange the marriage interview and set your date.
Anointing of the Sick Call the Parish Office, or speak to Father Frank before/after Mass.
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Around our Area and our Diocese
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
“Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord."
Rejoice in your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend.
The next Weekends are Jan 31-Feb 2, 2020 in Huntington, NY
and May 1-3, 2020 in Huntington, NY.
For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963
or visit them at https://wwmenyli.org/.
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