SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF SAINTS ANTHONY & JOSEPH

7516 No. Main St. Newport, NY 13416 Rectory Parish Office: 7514 No. Main St. Phone: (315) 845-8017 Office Hours: Mon. & Wed.10 a.m.—2 p.m. Email: stjohnnewport@gmail.com

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Terence Healy-Sacramental Minister; Deacon Jim Bower-Administrator; Deacon Ron Ste-Marie

Monica Edwards & Josephine Payne, Bookkeepers Susan Baldwin, Office Manager/Secretary/F.F.C Liz Fusco, Faith Formation Coordinator for Grades K/1st—6th Michael Young, Finance Manager Susan Baldwin, Faith Formation Coordinator for Grades 7th-10th Deacon Ron Ste-Marie, Facilities Supervisor Deacon Ron Ste-Marie & David Hughes, Buildings & Grounds, Maintenance Stephen Gloo & Deborah Sweeney, Trustee Joe Gizzi & Janet Strumlock, Trustees Maureen Harrer, Sacristan Varnum Harris, Music Ministry & St. John’s Cemetery Janine Lynch, Sacristan

St. John the Baptist’s Mass Schedule Sts. Anthony & Joseph’s Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil: 6:00 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass: 10:00 a.m. Monday & Wednesday 9:00 a.m.

BAPTISM: To make arrangements, please contact the Parish Office of the parish you belong to.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Please contact parish office SIX months in advance. One year for those who are under age of 21. Pre-Cana is expected. Wedding dates are scheduled after meeting with Deacon Bower.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Can be administered at any stage of a person’s illness. If possible, one SHOULD NOT wait until someone is near death before requesting an anointing.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: St. John’s–Saturday 3:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Sts. Anthony and Joseph’s—5:25 p.m.–5:50 p.m. on Saturday. FUNERALS—are held on Monday thru Thursday and Saturday.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS—Please contact Vicar for Vocation Office at (518) 453-6690

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 15, 2020

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

In our gospel today, Jesus defies convention and meets alone

with a woman at a well. She is not only a woman, but a Sa-

maritan and an outcast from her village, someone the towns-

people see as a sinner. Jesus asks her for a cup of water, but

in reality he offers her his own “living water”. In doing so he

draws his disciples into the deeper mission of reaching out to

all people, saints and sinners alike. He also teaches the

townspeople not to judge. If Jesus has not condemned this

woman why should those with whom she lives condemn her?

This gospel provides abundant lessons for us today. First,

Jesus never abandons anyone. He offers us his “living water”

every day. We only have to accept it. Second, as Jesus does

not judge, so we must not judge. To be disciples of Christ we

must treat everyone with humility, kindness, generosity, and

compassion.

229 S. Main St. Herkimer, NY 13350 Parish Office: 344 So. Washington St. Phone: (315) 866-6373 Office Hours: Mon—Thurs 9 a.m.—1 p.m. Email: sts.anthonyandjoseph@gmail.com

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 15, 2020

Collection Date

Collection Amount

Year to Date Total

Year to Date

Required

Cumulative Deficit

3/08/20 $2,331.00 $83,607.00 $126,000.00 -$42,393.00

STS. ANTHONY & JOSEPH FINANCIAL CORNER

The weekly amount needed from collection is approx. $3,500 for the fiscal year from 7/1/19 to 6/30/20.

Money Counters—March 16, 2020

F. Evangelista, M. Harrer, D. Aloisio

ST. JOHN’S SACRIFICIAL GIVING Regular Collection: 3/08/20: $1,216.00 Snow Collection: 3/08/20: $333.00 If you are away, please remember the parish with your envelope gift on your return. We appreciate your ongoing support.

Pastoral Planning Update for February 27, 2020

The trustees, pastors, retired priests and admin-

istrators of the parishes of the Herkimer County Vicari-

ate met Thursday 2/27/2020 to continue developing a

plan for submission to the Bishop. As we’ve stated be-

fore, the Bishop has asked the vicariate to present a

plan that addresses the sacramental needs of the pa-

rishioners of Herkimer County with limited priest re-

sources.

The committee welcomed the appointment of

new pastor Father Brian Slezak to Holy Family Church

in Little Falls and St. Josephs Church in Dolgeville.

The committee decided after lengthy discussion

to pause in development of a plan to allow the new pas-

tor a chance to settle into his new parishes and to meet

again in the future.

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT—YEAR A

Today’s Scripture readings can be found in the Gather Hymnal # 1022

Our Prayer’s response is: “Lord, hear our prayer”

Sts. Anthony and Joseph’s Boiler Fund The cost of the replacement of the boiler is $64,000.00. As of 3/9/20, we have collected for this fund $22,396.00. Please help our church to meet this goal and to keep our church warm during

the winter months.

STS. ANTHONY & JOSEPH—BISHOP’S APPEAL 2019 “THANKS TO YOU”

Goal: $27,723.00 No. of Gifts: 79

Pledge Amount: $ 14,582.00 Collect Amount: $14,522.00

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST—BISHOP’S APPEAL 2019 “THANKS TO YOU”

Goal: $12,486.00 No. of Gifts: 59

Pledge Amount: $11,430.00 Collect Amount: $10,290.00

SACRAMENTAL MINISTER

Beginning this weekend, Fr. Terence Healy, who has

been serving as Sacramental Minister at Holy Family

and St. Joseph, will become Sacramental Minister at

St. John the Baptist and Sts. Anthony and Joseph.

This will lend stability to our two parishes as we will

have the same priest for Masses every weekend.

The souls of the just are in the hands of God!

Teresa Rava

Eternal Rest! Grant unto her, O Lord!

And let perpetual light shine upon her

Sts. Anthony & Joseph’s Church is having a rummage sale on Thursday,

May 14th, Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th. In the Spring, we will

welcome any household or decorative items, baby items, toys, children

and adult books, children and adult clothing, tools, and small furniture

pieces. Please no large furniture, appliances, or electronics! We ask that

items please be in good condition and clean. Please start to check the

bulletin in April for more information. All proceeds from the rummage sale

will go towards the Boiler Fund.

The St. Anthony Crusaders’ will be hosting a

wine tasting on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the

VFW. Keep checking the bulletin for more infor-

mation.

COFFEE HOURS

Coffee Hours will be held following the 4:00 Vigil at

St. John the Baptist next Saturday, March 21st, and

following the 10:00 Sunday Mass March 22nd at Sts.

Anthony and Joseph the following day. Pastoral

Planning and Mass times will be part of the discus-

sions.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS—March 14 & 15, 2020 LITURGICAL MINISTERS— March 14 & 15, 2020

Next Weekend—March 21 & 22, 2020

STS. ANTHONY AND JOSEPH PARISH

Next Weekend—March 21 & 22, 2020

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH

Mass Time Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Lector (s) J. Cirillo T. Powers

Cup Ministers Suspended Suspended

Mass Time Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m.

Lector G. Choquette L. Slatton

Cup Minister Suspended Suspended

Host D. Lyman P. Vincent

Mass Time Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m.

Lector D. Lyman J. Butler

Cup Minister Suspended Suspended

Host G. Lyman J. Gizzi

Sts. Anthony and Joseph ‘s Calendar

Sunday, March 15—K– 6th grades Faith Formation Classes @ 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 18—Lenten Reflection @ 4:30 p.m. in the Office Sunday, March 22— K-6th grades Faith Formation Classes @ 8:45 a.m. Sunday, March 22—Confimation Rehearsal @ Holy Family @ 11:30 a.m.

Mass Time Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Lector G. Aceto A. Putney

Cup Minister Suspended Suspended

Readings for the week of March 15, 2020

Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-

15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4 [cf. Ps 42:3]/Lk 4:24-30

Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [6a]/Mt 18:21-35

Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 [12a]/Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29/Rom

4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a

Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11 and

9a]/Mk 12:28-34

Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14

Next Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/Eph

5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38

The Immaculate Heart Central School Mystery Players present

“The Way of the Cross”

Holy Family Parish 763 E. Main St. Little Falls

Friday, March 27, 2020 @ 7:30p.m.

Annual Divine Mercy Consecration – 33 Days to Merciful Love

Bishop Scharfenberger is inviting Catholics throughout the diocese to

join him in a 33-day preparation period starting Tuesday, March 17,

2020 with the book: 33 Days to Merciful Love, by Father Michael Gait-

ley, MIC. The preparation will lead to the annual diocesan Divine

Mercy Consecration at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 19, 2020, at 11:00 AM. Please find

more information on the dedicated webpage:www.rcda.org/

DivineMercyConsecration

St. John the Baptist’s Calendar

Saturday, March 21—Family Mass @ 4:00 p.m. and Parish Dinner

Sunday, March 22—Confirmation Rehearsal @ Holy Family @ 11:30am

'Family Mass and Parish Dinner: The Saint John's Faith Formation program

will have a family mass on Saturday, March 21st at 4 o'clock p.m. followed by a

parish dinner in the church hall. The dinner will be an Italian themed dinner with

spaghetti and ziti, salad & other side dishes. This would be a wonderful oppor-

tunity to invite guests to our parish or re-invite a former parishioner to join you

for mass and dinner. Please join us for this special Eucharistic Celebration

followed by food, fun and fellowship in the church Hall. Any questions or to offer

help, please contact Liz Fusco at 315-525-5142'

St. Francis De Sales—Tues. @ 7:00 p.m.

Blessed Sacrament—Weds. @ 5:15 p.m.

Our Lady Queen of Apostles—Fri. @ 7:00 p.m.

St. Joseph the Worker Richfield Springs—Fri. @ 7:00

p.m. & West Winfield—Sat. @ 7:00 p.m.

THERE WILL NO LONGER BE AN INSERT IN

THE BULLETIN FOR EASTER & CHRISTMAS

FLOWERS. INSTEAD THE ENVELOPES WILL

BE PLACED IN A BASKET AND PLACED ON/

NEAR THE ALTAR AND A SPECIAL MASS

INTENTION WILL BE MENTIONED.

Mohawk Vallely Vicariate Young Adult Coffee Gathering

Second Wind Coffee - 32 West Main St. Johnstown, NY 12095 @ 7:00 p.m. For more

information https://www.rcda.org/youbelong.

Masses for the week of March 14—March 22, 2020

Sts. Anthony and Joseph, Herkimer SATURDAY, March 14—Lenten Weekday 6:00 p.m.—Michael Renshaw (Anniv.) Req. Mom & Dad Joan Franco Req. Debbie & Phil Sweeney Robert Shinos (Birthday) Req. Claudine Grande

Peter Cirelli Req. Goddaughter, Rosemary Laura Baggetta (Anniv.) Reg. Daughter, Antoinette SUNDAY, March 15—Third Sunday of Lent 10:00 a.m.—Peter Cirelli Req. Sid & Christine Nurod Elvira & Phil Vallese Req. Julia & Bill Fifield

Joseph Mancuso Req. Addie Gorea MONDAY, March 16 — Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m.—Celebrant’s Intention TUESDAY, March 17—St. Patrick, Bishop NO PARISH LITURGY

WEDNESDAY, March 18—St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 9:00 a.m. – Celebrant’s Intention THURSDAY, March 19—St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary NO PARISH LITURGY

FRIDAY, March 20—Lenten Weekday NO PARISH LITURGY

SATURDAY, March 21—Lenten Weekday 6:00 p.m.—Peter Cirelli Req. Joe & Ellie Swietlikowski Sally Evangelista Req. Frank Evangelista Bob Stearns (Birthday) Req. Wife Sunday, March 22—Fourth Sunday of Lent 10:00 a.m.— Francine Aiello Req. Sementilli and Mayo Families Salvatore Chilelli Req. The Chilelli Family Peter Cirelli Req. Rob Risi

Elvira Vallese Req. Eugene Cimino

St. John the Baptist, Newport

SATURDAY,—March 14— Lenten Weekday 4:00 p.m.— Robert E. Sullivan Req. Lynn & Joe Murphy Patsy Dolin Req. Laura and Roger Surman SUNDAY, March 15—Third Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m.— Parish Intention MONDAY, March 16— Lenten Weekday

NO PARISH LITURGY

TUESDAY, March 17— St. Patrick, Bishop NO PARISH LITURGY

WEDNESDAY, March 18—St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

NO PARISH LITURGY

THURSDAY, March 19—St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary NO PARISH LITURGY

FRIDAY, March 20— Lenten Weekday NO PARISH LITURGY

SATURDAY, March 21—Lenten Weekday 4:00 p.m.—Tony Corelli for Good Health Req. John Orilio SUNDAY, March 22—Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m.— Rita Jo Lynch Req. Janine

REFLECT AND RESPOND TO SCRIPTURE

First Reading

Early in their 40-year desert journey, the frustrat-ed Israelites tested God by grumbling to Moses, “Is the Lord in our midst or not?” How do you see

our contemporary society testing God today?

Second Reading

Paul speaks boldly of the “peace of God” and the “love of God” achieved through Jesus’ willingness to die for us. How has your

Lenten journey exposed you to the peace and love of God?

Gospel Reading

Jesus revealed himself as the Messiah to the Samaritan woman.

Why do you think Jesus chose her for this revelation?

POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MARCH 2020

Catholics in China

We pray that the Church in China may perse-vere in its faithfulness to the Gospel and grow

in unity.

The sanctuary lamp is given in loving

memory of :

Elvira Vallese

Req. Clorinda Giammaria

Tuesday, March 24th at St. Francis De Sales @ 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 1st at Holy Family Parish @ 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 3rd at St. Joseph the Worker in Richfield

Springs @ 7;00 p.m.

Our series of Lenten Reflec-

tions will be on Wednesday,

March 18th, at 4:30 in the

Sts. Anthony and Joseph Of-

fice. Reflections will continue each Wednesday

throughout the Lenten season. All are invited.