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Feast of the Epiphany
the Manifestation of the Lord
January 7, 2018
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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
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: 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]
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.stjohnthebaptistchurch.org General Mailbox/Front Desk: ext. 10 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
SACRAMENTS (Please see the Parish Website for full details)
Celebration of the Eucharist
Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 and 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Dismissal for Children’s Liturgy of the Word begins on October 15th.
Daily Mass Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.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 throughout the year, and also the third
Sunday from April to September. They are held at 1:00 p.m., September thru June 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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Update on the Five-Year Plan
Six Goals (until 2022)
This Year’s Immediate Goals (we are working on them right now!)
Goal One: Establish youth ministry in which our young people are an active part of
our community, prayer and service.
Goals for 2017-2018 (Year I of the Five-Year Plan)
1. Hire the Youth Minister.
2. Educate the parish about youth ministry throughout the year,
and follow the “Life Teen” six-month process to launch youth ministry.
Pastoral Council, parish and staff support the steps needed to begin youth ministry.
Goal Two: Strengthen the Sunday Eucharist as the heart of our parish community,
ensuring worship that is joyful and welcoming.
Goals for 2017-2018 (Year I of the Five-Year Plan)
1. The new Gather Hymnals will be ordered and be the one
worship aid for the Eucharist.
2. As Youth Ministry begins to get underway, an active
search will be held to have more consistent accompani-
ment at the 5:00 mass on Saturday.
3. Begin to discern if there is a weekend mass that can be designated for more contem-
porary music and attract youth and younger families.
Goal Three: Encourage active participation of everyone in our community, using time and
talent in current ministries and new ministries.
Goals for 2017-2018 (Year I of the Five-Year Plan)
1. Plan a “Celebration of Ministries” for the fall and
begin to raise awareness of the variety of ministries and
ways to share time and talent.
2. Begin to assemble a “Ministries Directory”.
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Goal Four: Develop Faith Formation as a life-long process for children, young families,
and adults.
Goals for 2017-2018 (Year I of the Five-Year Plan)
1. Encourage families to participate in the Sunday Eucharist,
especially through the registration process and asking
parents to reflect on which Mass is best for their schedule.
2. Include more young people/grades at the Sunday mass to
strengthen their feeling of belonging to the parish family.
3. Ensure that sacramental preparation is done through the classroom setting as
directed by the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
4. Strengthen the connection between the Preschool and parish masses, events and
programs.
Goal Five: Strengthen our services to the needy in our community and diocese,
especially through outreach.
Goals for 2017-2018 (Year I of the Five-Year Plan)
1. Continue to assist our parishioners at the Wading River Motel, and
work with the staff to determine other ways to be of help.
2. Begin to work with Youth Ministry and coordinate ways for young
people to be of service to the needy through the Outreach ministries and
events.
3. Continue to find ways to strengthen the St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser.
4. Review the Gathering Inn and ensure that proper procedures are
being followed.
Goal Six: Develop our stewardship of parish resources, especially finances, to enable
long-range planning for ministries and facilities.
Goals for 2017-2018 (Year I of the Five-Year Plan)
1. Use the month of October to focus on Stewardship
Renewal (Time, Talent and Treasure).
2. Continue to monitor the budget to ensure proper use of
parish resources.
3. Begin to formulate a plan to address the parish debt.
4. Use the 2008 Facilities Report from the Diocese of
Rockville Centre and determine the needs of the parish
buildings.
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St. John’s Preschool
Registration Will Be Opening for 2018-2019!!
For 18 Months to 5 Year Olds Flexible schedules available!
REGISTRATION BEGINS: In School Registration: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Parishioner Registration: Thursday, February 1st, 2018 6-7:30 PM, Parish Center, Second Floor, classroom 2
Open Registration: Friday, February 2, 2018
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
1488 NORTH COUNTRY ROAD
WADING RIVER, NY 11792
www.stjohnthebaptistchurch.org/preschool
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL
631-929-3220
Open House January 17, 2018 12:00 - 1: 30 PM
Classroom 2
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Planning your child’s baptism? Be sure to visit the parish website for information, and contact us as soon as you can! Blessings on your child and your family!
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What is Life Teen?
Life Teen is a movement within the
Roman Catholic Church, Life Teen
leads teenagers and their families
into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.
Core Value #4
INTENTIONALITY
That teens may be sought out and known
Youth Minister, Mike Clauberg,631-929-4339, ext. 18;
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January 7, 2018 – Feast of the Epiphany, 9:15 am Mass All those preparing for First Communion and their families
Confirmation Candidate and Parent Meeting: Wed., 1/10 7pm
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The L.I.F.T. gathering in December produced adorable snow people that were fun to
create as well as providing a time of pray, song, snacks,
and friendship.
Please keep those preparing to become Catholic in your
prayers:
Joseph Montesano, catechumen
Constantin Oancea, candidate for full communion
We are grateful this week for
all stewards in our parish who develop their talents and use
them to care for the poor, console the sorrowful and
teach the young.
2017
$48,900.00 Goal
$36,565.00 Pledges
$35,865.00 Payments
121 Donors
74.8% of goal
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS
Sunday, December 31st $5,312.05
Faith Direct $3,149.95
Total $8,462.00
This time last year:
Sunday Collection $6,242.00
Faith Direct $2,189.88
Total $8,431.88
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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.
January 2nd Collections:
January 21st Outreach
January 28th Society for the Propagation of
the Faith
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Anyone wishing to work on securing raf-
fles for the St. Patrick’s fundraiser
please contact the Outreach office.
Phone 631-929-4339 ext. 22
email: [email protected]
Peggy’s Pantry
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!!! canned corn
razors
deodorant
pancake syrup
tooth paste
laundry soap
Save the Date
Saturday, March 10
Outreach’s Annual St.
Patrick’ Day Gala
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Today’s Readings The Epiphany of the Lord
Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:2,7-8,10-13 Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6
Matthew 2:1-12
This Weekend’s Presiders
Saturday, Jan 6, 5pm
Fr. Ted Howard
Sunday, Jan 7, 7:30 am
Fr. Frank Schneider
Sunday, Jan 7,9:15 am
Msgr. John Bennett
Sunday, Jan 7, 11:15 am
Fr. Frank Schneider
Next Weekend’s Presiders
Saturday, Jan 13, 5pm
Fr. Frank Schneider
Sunday, Jan 14, 7:30 am
Fr. Frank Schneider
Sunday, Jan 14,9:15 am
Fr. Frank Schneider
Sunday, Jan 14, 11:15 am
Msgr. John Bennett
Monday, January 8, 9 am Kathleen Reid
Tuesday, January 9, 9 am Elizabeth Callas
Wednesday, January 10, 9 am Rita Egan
Thursday, January 11, 9 am The Parishioners of St. John the Baptist
Saturday, January 13, 5 pm George Sroczynski
Sunday, January 14
7:30am John & Mary Ryan
9:15am Michael Noulis
11:15am Nancy Punda
Please remember our recently
departed in your prayers,
Rod Rodgers
Peter Nelson
Prayers for the Sick
Joan Lambert, Zach Abrucci, Lorian McGrory, John Alles, Julia Coleman, Jeff Coletto, Jo-
seph DeMauro, Joyce DeMauro, Laura LoBianco, Jocelyn Feggins, Devin Rizopoulos,
George Fox, Maxwell Tester, Jack Celentano, Giovanni Bernaudo, Jane Eyring, Sister Betty
Maschka, Florence Carnesi, Susan Novak, Richard Quit, Lin Richburg, Patricia Slewinski,
Rosemary DeMonte, Jillian Brown, TJ Christian, Rita Mandrachio, Grace Smith, Dottie
Simone, James Pearson, Kara Worth, Andrew J. Munch, Hannah Galinski, John Delaney,
George Stane, Elaine Dawes-Lampach, Mark Turnberg, Deb Frigon, Amy Ladezeze, Rosa
Colon, Michael Storms, Jim Kennedy, Jackie Bellitti, Emily Duckworth, Candy Tiemonte,
John Sigismondi, Ilse Katherina Orozco, Jim Shifrin, Kay DiPierro. 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,
Thomas G. Verbeeck, Michelle Verbeeck, Joseph DeMonte IV, Nicholas Altman, Michael
Anderson, Devin Henry, Marielle Verbeeck, Cassidy Vail, Evan Purdy
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All invited to the recitation of the Rosary: After the 9 am daily mass and 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. All are welcome to join the monthly healing
service that takes place at 9am on the first Satur-day of every month. You can pray for anyone, in-cluding yourself, who you feel has a need for physical, as well as emotional healing.
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Around our Area and our Diocese
Telecare Telethon Time!
The Telecare Telethon is the weekend of Saturday, January 13th from 2PM -10PM
and Sunday, January 14th from 12PM to 10PM. Please tune in on Cablevision
channel 29/137, Time Warner Channel 471 or Verizon FiOS channel 296 to sup-
port our Diocesan Television Station. It will be 18 hours filled with many guest
“stars” including many of the clergy, religious and dedicated lay people of our
Diocese. Additionally, visits from
some celebrity chefs, musical
groups and New York sports teams
will help fuel the enjoyment. Join
Msgr. Jim Vlaun for the 25th annual
Telecare Telethon and consider
making a donation by phone or a
secure donation over the internet at
www.TelecareTV.org.
Message from St. Isidore’s Principal: At St. Isidore Catholic Elementary
School, we love learning about God and His mysteries, about the world and its
wonders, about humanity and its amazing potential. Every day, this love allows
children to discover the majesty of God, the beauty of creation, the meaning of
their lives.
If you love learning, and believe in your child's amazing potential to grow, to
learn, to love and to serve, then St. Isidore Catholic School may be the right
choice for your children.
For more information, be sure to visit our website: www.sisriverhead.com or call
631-727-1650 to arrange a tour or “shadowing experience” for your child.