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February 5, 2017
St. John the Evangelist
Roman Catholic Church
25 Ocean Avenue, Center Moriches, New York 11934 -3698
631-878-0009 | Fax 631 -874-2466
r e c to r y @ s j e c m . o r g
Parish Website: www.sjecm.org
Facebook: Welcome Home-St. John the Evangelist
Office of Faith Formation (Located in Red Barn): 631-878-4141
Office of Youth Ministry (Located in Red Barn): 631-874-4910
Parish Outreach (Located in Red Barn): 631-874-3617
PASTORAL TEAM
Reverend John Sureau
Pastor
[email protected]
Reverend Felix Akpabio
Parochial Vicar
[email protected]
Reverend Dennis
D. A. Suglia
A. Suglia
Parochial Vicar
[email protected]
Our Lady Queen of Apostles Regional School: 631-878-1033
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Second Sunday of Advent
February 5, 2017
December 4, 2016
John Pettorino
Deacon
[email protected]
Sr. Ann Berendes, IHM
Director of Parish Social Ministry
[email protected]
Michael Clauberg
Director
of Youth Ministry
Youth
Minister
[email protected]
Jane
David
Delassalle
Erlanger
Music
Director
Regional
School Principal
[email protected]
[email protected]
David
Erlanger
Michelle
Pirraglia
Regional
School
Director of
FaithPrincipal
Formation
[email protected]
[email protected]
Michelle
Pirraglia
Katie Waller
Director
Faith Formation
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Manager
[email protected]
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Katie
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PARISH
OFFICE
Business Manager
HOURS
[email protected]
Monday
9 a.m.— 9 p.m.
PARISH
OFFICE
Tuesday
9 a.m.— 9 p.m.
HOURS
(Spanish translator available on Tuesday evenings)
Wednesday 99 a.m.—
a.m. – 99 p.m.
p.m.
Monday
Thursday
a.m.— 99 p.m.
p.m.
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9 a.m.—
4 p.m.
Wednesday
91 a.m.
– 94 p.m.
Saturday
p.m.—
p.m.
Thursday
9 a.m.— 9 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m.— 3 p.m.
Saturday
1 p.m.— 4 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
SUNDAY MASS
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. (Spanish Mass)
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. (Children),
10:30 a.m. 12 Noon, 5:30p.m. (Life Teen)
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. and 8:00a.m. + Saturday Morning: 8:00 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Monday—Saturday: Following Daily Mass
Saturday Evening: 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. (Spanish)
Sundays: 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please contact the Rectory (631.878.0009) for a priest to celebrate the Sacrament
of the Anointing of the Sick with the seriously ill or those preparing for surgery.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Thursdays: 12 Noon - 8:30 p.m.
DEVOTIONS
ROSARY: We pray the Rosary every day after Daily Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel and on Sundays before the 7:30 a.m. Mass and after the 12 Noon Mass.
MONDAYS + 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (unless otherwise noted in the Bulletin)
Devotions begin with the Novena to our Blessed Mother, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction.
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS
Confessions begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by Mass and devotions at 8 a.m. Afterwards there
is a continental breakfast in the cafeteria.
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Catholic Ministries
Appeal Goal
$99,500
SJE Challenge Goal
Pledge: $__________ Down Payment: $__________ Balance: $__________
Parish:_St. John the Evangelist Center Moriches
Name: ________________________ ___________ ___
Address: ______________________ City, State, Zip: ____________________
Phone:___________________ E-mail _______________________@_________
Donor Signature: ___________________________________ Date_____________
Place in weekly collection basket, drop off at the Parish Office make your donation or use the donation options listed above. Make Checks Payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal
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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL: A
Win-Win
Dear Parish Family:
I write today to ask for your help and participation in this year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal. I ask you to
participate, not only because I have and do, but because I believe it is a “win-win” for our parish and the
larger Church.
Let me work backwards on that last sentence. Efforts like the Catholic Ministries Appeal remind us that
we are part of something bigger than ourselves. As Catholics we belong, not only to St. John the
Evangelist, but to the Diocese of Rockville Centre. As members of the diocese we have a responsibility to
support the work of the larger Church on Long Island.
I know because of our commitment here how much we desire to reach and support those in need—
whether financially, materially or spiritually. So many people here do amazing things at St. John the
Evangelist. Indeed, blessed are we here at SJE! At the same time, we are limited in who we can reach
and how we can impact their lives. That’s why we rely on the larger Church— the Diocese of Rockville
Centre—and support their efforts. For example, as a parish we cannot run a seminary, but we can
support seminarians. We cannot run an island wide housing program for veterans, but we can support
their work through Catholic Charities. We cannot form young people on college campuses but we can
support those efforts. We cannot communicate and organize with all the prisons on Long Island but we
can support the work of those who do. That’s why I support the Catholic Ministries Appeal and I would
like our parish to take an even larger effort in supporting this appeal.
Here’s the second part! We benefit too. As of this writing, St. John’s will receive back over $23,000 from
the 2016 CMA. That’s great and thank you to those who were part of last year’s efforts. I am hoping this
year, we can raise that rebate and that this might be a significant fundraiser for the parish. Our goal from
the diocese is $99,500. After talking over with our Finance Committee, they suggested that our parish
have a challenge goal of $130,000. That could help us to raise nearly $40,000 or more for the parish.
(That’s more than what we raise through our Summer Raffle!)
You might ask, “Fr. John—just have another raffle. I’ll support it.” Well, I don’t want to do more
fundraisers. (I’d actually like to do less of them!) You see, in this effort, we receive back from what we
give. And in this effort, what we give helps something greater than ourselves, which is our responsibility
as disciples.
So that’s the story this week, particularly as we are called to let our light shine (Matthew 5:14) and called
to give all we have for those in need (see the first reading). We are given a great opportunity by our participation in the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Let’s have a “win-win” for the parish and this local Church!
With gratitude,
P.S. Can I ask one other favor? I would prefer this effort for the CMA not to drag out too long in the
months ahead. We have too many other good things to work on together! If you, can you make your
pledge, whatever it is, as soon as possible?
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MEET OUR NEW BISHOP
Bishop Barres wants to meet you!!!
MASS WITH
OUR NEW BISHOP
Bishop John O. Barres
This Monday, February 6, 2017
12 Noon
Our Lady of Snow R.C. Church
Blue Point, NY
Bishop Barres is inviting everyone in this local area of parishes, a deanery, to come and meet and pray
with him. Msgr. Fink, the Pastor of Our Lady of the Snow is the area dean and will host us on the 6th.
(As the dean, Msgr. Fink came to SJE to install Fr. John as our Pastor in November).
Our Lady of the Snow is located at 175 Blue Point Avenue, Blue Point, NY. What about having a couple of
friends meet here at SJE and car-pooling over to Our Lady of the Snow?
PLEASE NOTE: So that our staff may attend this Mass, parish offices will be closed
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2017. Thank you for your
understanding!
PREPARING FOR LENT
Our Pastoral Team met a few weeks ago to look at
our plans this Lent.
Getting Ready for
We will celebrate additional Masses on
The ashes used on Ash Wednesday come from the
previous year’s palms. This year, we would like
everyone to be a part of that transformation.
Over the next few weeks, please bring last year’s
palms and place them in the baskets by the doors
of the Church.
Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
And
Thursday afternoons at 12 Noon
during the season of Lent.
If you would like to remember a loved one at
Mass, please visit the Parish Office.
We will celebrate
Stations of the Cross
at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
ASH WEDNESDAY
We will burn the
palms at the end of
Mardi Gras on
February 26th.
on the Fridays of Lent!
(Students at OLQA will lead the 1 p.m. service and our parish
priests and deacons will lead the 7 p.m. service each week.)
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OUR LADY QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES
REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Mr. David Erlanger + [email protected]
School Principal
Spaghetti Dinner
A great pre-game for Catholic Schools Week at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles, our regional Catholic school. Hundreds turned out for our Spaghetti Dinner in support of OLQA. Thanks to the many hands and hearts who offered their
time "up front" and "behind the scenes" to make the night a wonderful one for all involved and a successful fundraiser
for our school.
OPEN HOUSE
Last Sunday, OLQA hosted its annual Open House. Thanks to all the faculty, parents and staff who helped to make the
day a success. More people came to this year’s Open House than in other years and a great spirit filled the day. Want to
learn more about our great Catholic School? Visit their website at www.olqany.org or call at 631.878.1033
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT SJE!
Whether you are young or not so young, you’ll have a great time
at our first annual….
SJE Mardi Gras!
(The great feast before the Lenten fast begins!)
Sunday, February 26, 2017
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
School Auditorium
Immediately following the 12 Noon Mass
Come and celebrate with our parish family for
an afternoon of music, games, food, and fun for all ages!
Mardi Gras will conclude with the burning of the palms which will produce the
ashes we will use this Ash Wednesday.
Please bring an appetizer, a 1/2 tray of “something” or a
dessert to Mardi Gras (you can drop it off before Mass).
To RSVP and to let us know what you can bring, contact
Elaine Zukowski
at [email protected] or call at 631 878-0565 .
MARDI GRAS REPLY FORM
Family Name _______________________________________________________________________________
____ #of adults _____# of children & ages__________________________
Telephone number:___________________ Email Address:______________________@___________
Covered Dish/Appetizer/Dessert you are bringing _______________________________________________
Please RSVP by contact Elaine—contact info listed above—or return this form to the Rectory or in the
collection basket ASAP. All donations accepted.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Michael Clauberg + [email protected]
Michael Clauberg + [email protected] Hours
Sundays: Hours vary with Sunday
Director of Youth Ministry
Director of Youth Ministry
Boy Scouts: Pat Hahn [email protected]
Boy Scouts: Pat Hahn [email protected] Masses
Mondays: 3:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Cub Scouts: Michael Hayes + [email protected]
Cub Scouts: Michael Hayes + [email protected]
Tuesdays: 7:30 to 11:00 a.m./
EDGE (Middle School Youth Minstry):
EDGE (Middle
[email protected]
School Youth Minstry): [email protected]
7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Life Teen (High School
Life Teen
Youth(High
Ministry):
SchoolMichael
Youth Ministry):
Clauberg +Michael
[email protected]
Clauberg + [email protected]
Wednesdays: 3:30 to 9:30 p.m.
SJE Service Corps: Fr. John Sureau
SJE+Service
[email protected]
Corps: Fr. John Sureau + [email protected]
Thursdays: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Young Adult Ministry: [email protected] Adult Ministry: [email protected]
Serving Justice Excellently
LIFE TEEN WILL NOT MEET ON FEBRUARY 5th.
ENJOY YOUR TIME WITH YOUR FAMILIES ON
SUPERBOWL SUNDAY!
YOUTH SERVICE
CORPS
ATTENTION:
TEENS AND
PARENTS!
Another Component of
Youth Ministry at St.
John the Evangelist!
There is such a great
need for service in the
life of our parish and
often a huge number of young people who want to
help those in need. This new Service Corps is one way
to make this connection.
Here’s how it works:
1. ANY middle school, high school and college aged
students send their contact information to Fr. John
at [email protected] (You do not need to already
be a part of Life Teen or Middle School Youth
Ministry to be part of the Service Corps.)
2. As requests for help come from or come into our
parish, you’ll be contacted to see if you can help.
3. If you can help with a particular project, great! If
not, no problem. You’ll be contacted for the next
one!
It really is that easy!!! SIGN UP TODAY by
completing the form below or e-mailing Fr. John
at [email protected].
WANT TO SCORE A TOUCHDOWN WITH JESUS?
CALL MIKE @ 631-874-4910 TODAY AND
VOLUNTEER IN YOUTH MINISTRY.
ST. JOHN'S MIDDLE SCHOOL
YOUTH MINISTRY
WEDNESDAYS
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH
INVITING ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH
STARTING FEBRUARY 15th!
7:00-8:30 (IT'S FREE)
FREE FOOD & BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!!!!
A FUN SOCIAL NIGHT FOR ALL MIDDLE
SCHOOL STUENTS IN THE 6th, 7th & 8th
GRADE LEVELS ON THE WEDNESDAY
DATES BELOW!
February 15
March 1 , March 15
March 29 , April 12
April 26, May 3
May 17 , May 31
YES!!! Sign me up for the Youth Service
Corps at SJE
Name____________________________________________
Home Phone # ________________________________
Cell Phone #____________________________
E-mail________________________@__________________
As of September 2016, I am in (list grade)
____Middle School ___High School
St. John the Evangelist
QUESTIONS…Contact- | Michael Clauberg, Director of Youth Ministry|
|631-874-4910 | [email protected] | |Instagram: StJohnlifeteencm|
|ST. JOHN YOUTH MINISTRY| 25 OCEAN AVE. |
CENTER MORICHES, NY 11934|
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FAITH FORMATION
Phone: 631-878-4141 / Fax: 631-874-6065 / Website: sjecm.org + Facebook: StJohn FaithFormation
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 12Noon-5:00PM
Saturday by appointment only
THIS WEEK: Level 2 First Penance Services
Level 2 First Reconciliation services will be held the week of February 6, during our normal class times. Parents
are asked to accompany their child/children to the Church instead of attending classes this week. Level 2 parents
whose children are on Home Study should consult their 1st Communion letter for their day/time. If you have
any questions, please contact us at 631-878-4141 or [email protected]
Last week, our Level 2 students prepared for the Sacrament of Penance in prayer. In special prayer services, our
Level 2 students and their families reflected upon the sacrament of Baptism and the mission we have to never be
far from the hand of God!
Reconciliation Service—Level 4
1st Reconciliation Service
Last Saturday, our Level 4 students and their parents attended a prayer service and received the Sacrament of
Reconciliation. A special thank you to all who came. What a blessing to see so many families experience God’s
mercy through this Sacrament! Our Level 6 Reconciliation Service will be held on Saturday March 11 @
11:30AM in the Church.
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PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Sister Ann Berendes, IHM + [email protected]
Director of Parish Social Ministry
SJE HOMELESS INITIATIVE
In these days of such coldness, I think of, and I invite you to do the same, of all the people living on
the street, hit by the cold and often indifference. Unfortunately, some have not made it [survived].
We pray for them and ask the Lord to warm our hearts to help them.
-Pope Francis, Angelus, January 8, 2017
St. John’s is about to embark on a new endeavor to help the homeless in our local area.
Those who attended our meeting in the Fall, were contacted this week with the latest
information about what is happening here!
Because of the incredible response we have received, we are going to split work on our efforts and desires in two directions:
Street Ministry/Van Ministry: This ministry will form and develop an effort that will meet the homeless and poor where
they are staying presently. Alex Finta, our Social Work Intern, will coordinate this aspect of the ministry. Our first planning
meeting took place last week. For more information, contact Alex at [email protected].
Meal Ministry: This part of the Homeless Initiative will work to offer some type of meal here at SJE. This meal will be for
the homeless, those in need of a meal, and those in need of fellowship. Fr. John will begin the work of coordinating this
aspect of the ministry. Our first planning meeting will take place on February 8, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.
For more information, you can contact Fr. John at [email protected].
Interested in learning more about the overall effort of this initiative, contact Alex Finta, our Social Work Intern, at [email protected]
Prison Families Anonymous
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you
clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.”
Matthew 25:35-36
Prison Families Anonymous welcomes anyone who now has, or ever had, a loved one involved in the juvenile or
criminal justice system.
At meetings, we share our experience, strength and hope. Here we offer information and assistance in navigating the
criminal justice system. We encourage members to exchange phone numbers and when possible to carpool to upstate
prisons.
Prison Families Anonymous (PFA)
Life becomes more difficult and stressful for family and friends when a loved one becomes incarcerated. Relationships and responsibilities
can become strained and the dynamics within the family often change dramatically.
The PFA Support Group provides a safe, non-judgmental place where those in similar situations can connect with each
other. It provides compassion, support and information to family members during their
very difficult times.
The Prison Families Anonymous Support Group
meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
starting at 7:30 P.M. at the
Community Presbyterian Church
1843 Deer Park Avenue
Deer Park, NY 11729
Northeast corner of Deer Park and Lake Ave.
Parking lot entrance on Lake Ave–
Use rear door closest to parking lot.
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Catholic Ministries
Appeal Goal
$99,500
SJE Challenge Goal
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Comité De Obispos Para La Migración Presidente Se Opone
Fuertemente A La Orden Ejecutiva Porque Perjudica
Vulnerable Refugiados Y Las Familias Inmigrantes
WASHINGTON-El presidente Donald J. Trump emitió hoy una orden
ejecutiva abordar el programa de admisión de refugiados de Estados Unidos
y la migración a los Estados Unidos, por lo general. La orden ejecutiva
prácticamente se cierra el programa de admisión de refugiados durante 120
días, reduce el número de refugiados para ser admitido en los Estados
Unidos este año de 110.000 a 50.000 individuos, y suspende indefinidamente el reasentamiento de refugiados sirios.Además, se da prioridad a las minorías religiosas sufren de persecución religiosa, deprioritizing con ello
todas las demás personas que huyen de la persecución; pide una barra temporal de admisión a los Estados Unidos a partir de un número de países de
especial preocupación (todos de mayoría musulmana); e impone un nuevo
proceso de selección aún por determinarse para todas las personas que deseen entrar a los Estados Unidos.
Comunidad Hispano de
San Juan Evangelista,
Center Moriches
MINISTERIOS Y SERVICIOS
Dirección de la Oficina: 25 Ocean Ave.
Center Moriches, NY 11934
Teléfono: 1-631.878.0009
Horas especiales para asistencia en español: Martes- 7 PM – 9 PM
Santa Misa: Sábados - 7:30 PM
Confesiones: Sábado - 7:00 PM en la
Iglesia
Bautismos: Segundo Domingo a las
En cuanto a detenerse y la reducción de los ingresos de la Orden Ejecutiva,
2p.m. en la iglesia y Cuarto Sábado de
Obispo Joe S. Vásquez, de Austin, Texas, presidente de la Comisión de
cada mes durante la misa.
Migración, declaró:
Clases pre-bautismos es el tercero martes
"Estamos totalmente en desacuerdo con la admisión de refude cada mes.
giados de acampada de la Orden Ejecutiva. Creemos que
Locación – en el Granero rojo a las 7
ahora más que nunca, la bienvenida a los recién llegados y
refugiados es un acto de amor y esperanza. Vamos a seguir
PM.
para acoplarse a la nueva administración, ya que tenemos
Favor de traer el certificado de nacitodas las administraciones para la duración de el programa
miento del niño dos meses antes del
actual de refugiados, ahora casi cuarenta años. Vamos a trabautismo.
bajar vigorosamente para asegurar que los refugiados son
recibidos con humanidad en colaboración con Catholic CharRequisitos:
ities sin sacrificar nuestra nuestros valores fundamentales
1. Certificado de nacimiento del niño o/
como los estadounidenses de seguridad o, y para asegurar
de la niña.
que las familias pueden reunirse con sus seres queridos. "
2. Certificado de inscripción de su ParEn cuanto a la prohibición de la Orden Ejecutiva sobre los refugiados sirios, roquia (padres y padrinos)
la priorización de las minorías religiosas sufren de persecución religiosa, el
3. Los padres deben traer estos documenObispo Vásquez agregó:
tos a la oficina de San Juan para fijar las
"Estados Unidos ha proporcionado durante mucho tiempo el
fechas de charla pre-bautismal
liderazgo en el reasentamiento de refugiados. Creemos en
(OBLIGATORIA para padres y paayudar a todos aquellos que son vulnerables y huyen de la
drinos) y la fecha del Bautismo.
persecución, independientemente de su religión. Esto incluye
Matrimonios:
los cristianos, así como Yazidis y chiítas musulmanes de
Siria, rohingyas de Birmania, y otra minorías religiosas. Sin
Parejas que planean su matrimonio,
embargo, tenemos que proteger a todos nuestros hermanos y
deben hacer una cita con uno de los sachermanas de todas las creencias, incluidos los musulmanes,
erdotes antes de su boda. De este modo
que han perdido la familia, el hogar y el país. Ellos son hijos
tendrán suficiente tiempo para recibir las
de Dios y tienen derecho a ser tratados con dignidad humana. Creemos que al ayudar a reasentar a los más vulnerainstrucciones prematrimoniales y obtener
bles, estamos viviendo nuestra fe cristiana como Jesús nos ha
los documentos necesarios. Para más
retado a hacer ".
información llame al oficina.
En el futuro después del anuncio, el Obispo Vásquez llegó a la conclusión:
"Hoy en día, más de 65 millones de personas en todo el mundo están obligados a abandonar sus hogares. Teniendo en
cuenta este extraordinario nivel de sufrimiento, los Obispos
Católicos de Estados Unidos redoblará su apoyo y esfuerzos
para proteger, todos los que huyen de la persecución y la violencia, ya que sólo una parte del trabajo perenne y universal
de la Iglesia en esta área de preocupación ".
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Exposición del Santísimo (adoración):
Jueves, 12:00PM - 8:00PM
Renovación Carismática: Domingo
7:30Pm en la Iglesia.
R.I.C.A (Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos): Padre Suglia 1-631.878.0009
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PRAYER AND WORSHIP
REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES….
Living and Deceased
We are often looking for ways to remember our
loved ones—whether alive here on earth or living
with God. Often, the items we use at Mass can be
memorialized in honor of a loved one.
Devotional Candles
Sanctuary Lamp—located in the Sanctuary which
informs us that the Blessed Sacrament is present.
Sacred Heart Candle—located in the Southeast
corner of the Church
Blessed Mother Candle—located in the Northeast
corner of the Church
St. Joseph Candle—located in the Northwest
corner of the Church
St. Gerard Majella Candle—located in the
Southwest corner of the Church
These candles remain burning for approximately
one week. They bring an added beauty to our
Church and highlight the beautiful saints that adorn
our Church. An offering of $15.00 allows those
candles to burn each week. Please consider
remembering a loved one while also helping our
Church with some necessary expense.
For more information about assisting with this
project, please contact the Parish Office.
Next Week’s Readings
Sixth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Reading I: Sirach 15:15-20
We may choose life or death.
Responsorial Psalm: PS 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10
God reveals his wisdom through the Spirit.
Gospel: Matthew 5:17-37 or Matthew 5:20-22A, 2728, 33-34A, 37
Jesus comes to fulfill the law.
Discussion Questions
1. Which do we choose, life or death? Good or evil?
Do we always know which is which? When you
don’t know for sure, do you trust in God and go
with your best guess? Why did God give us free
choice?
2. How is it that the Spirit can scrutinize the depths
of God? Discuss ways in which the Spirit scrutinizes you.
3. Jesus is critical of the Pharisees’ type of
righteousness, which focuses on externals. They
make sure everyone sees when
they fast, pray on street
corners, wash hands, etc. How
do these things relate to the
inner Spirit of the law? How do
they relate to loving God and
neighbor?
Stewardship
How can I repay the LORD for all the great good done for me?
 Psalm 116:2
MUSIC @ SJE!
The psalm and readings for today’s liturgies are
found at #1121 in the Worship Hymnal.
Scheduled Hymns for 2/4 and 2/5
Entrance Hymn: #734, A Fire is Meant for
Burning
Preparation Hymn: #741, Build Your City on
the Hill
Communion Hymn: #951, All Who Hunger
Closing Hymn: #584, Christ Be Our Light
St. John the Evangelist
Sunday 1/29/17: $13,884
(2016: $16,440)
Each week, we provide envelopes for specific areas of parish
life. This allows us to focus our stewardship in certain areas.
Ideally, we would love to have a strong regular collection
which would make these envelopes unnecessary. Next week,
please make use of the Parish Improvements envelope
and/or place your offering in the regular collection.
PLEASE NOTE: Effective January 2017, tax reports can
only be produced for those who use envelopes (or eventually
electronic giving). If you are in need of envelopes, please
contact the parish office.
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February 5, 2017
PRAYING FOR AND WITH ONE ANOTHER
Praying for our Military
We Believe
In your generosity, please pray for our parish family members
serving abroad in the military. Family members, please call
the rectory to add or update your loved one’s status if they
have returned.
Baptism incorporates us into Christ and forms us into
God’s people.
-Rite of Baptism, 2
Our Newly Baptized
Benjamin Joseph Uchmanowicz
Maisy Jean Rutan
Ryan Robert Risolo
US Army
Sgt. Justin Sikorski
US Air Force
Lt. Col. Stephen D’Amico,
SSgt. Jason M. Hermes
SRA Ryan Kerstiens, SRA Timothy Kerstiens
Cpt. Salvatore Sferrazza, Jr.
We Celebrate
“The sacrament (of Matrimony) is a gift given for the sanctification and salvation of the spouses, since “their mutual belonging is a real representation, through the sacramental sign,
of the same relationship between Christ and the Church.”
—Pope Francis, The Joy of Love, 55
II. Thomas Patrick Eilers and Jenessa Marie Donovan
US Marine Corps
Pfc Sean Brady, Patrick Kimes,
Cpl. Kevin Oettinger
Lt. Col. Robert K. Maldonado.
L/Cpl. Quentin Montemarano
We Pray…
“In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you
may have to suffer through various trials…”
-1 Peter 1:6
US Navy
STGCS Brian Holzmacher
Andrew Ponzio
Mike O’Brien
Anne Minelli
Carolyn Corcoran
Nancy Firneisz
Vivian Orofino
Nicholas Stoia
Brian Walker
Frank Kollman
Fergus Mcdemott
Michael Peppe
Judy Gooding
If you would like have someone serving in the military placed
on the list above or if a name should be removed, please contact the Parish Office at 631.878.0009 or
e-mail to [email protected].
Names will be announced at Mass the first week they are
submitted and will remain on this list for approximately four
weeks. If you would like a loved ones name placed under
Prayers for the Sick, please call the rectory at
631.878.0009 or e-mail to [email protected]
JOIN SJE MUSIC MINISTRY!
Children’s Choir— Stephanie Lengyel—[email protected]
Practice Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Adult Choir— Sister Ann Berendes, IHM– [email protected]
Practice Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Life Teen Music Ministry– Tess Austin— [email protected]
Practice at 4 p.m. on Sundays
See contact information above to learn more about music ministry.
St. John the Evangelist
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February 5, 2017
PREPARING FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
MEETINGS OF THE WEEK
Please note:
RBMR—Red Barn—1st Floor Meeting Room
RBUR—Red Barn Upper Room
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday, February 6, 2017
St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
Monday, February 6, 2017
7:00 a.m.
Richard Norton
Walter Berky
6:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Thrift Shop Sorting
Thrift Shop
4:45 p.m.
Level 2– First Reconciliation
Church
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Weekday
7:30 p.m.
Devotions– Holy Hour for Priests Church
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
6:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
9:30 a.m.
Scripture Study
RBMR
4:45 p.m.
Level 2– First Reconciliation
Church
7:00 p.m.
Divine Will Prayer Group
RBUR
7:00 p.m.
Adult Choir
Church
7:30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
6:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
9:30 a.m.
Thrift Shop Open
Thrift Shop
4:45 p.m.
Level 2– First Reconciliation
Church
6:00 p.m.
Children’s Choir
Church
6:00 p.m.
Troop 800 Cub Scout Meeting
Cafeteria
7:00 p.m.
Troop 800 Boy Scout Meeting
Cafeteria
7:00 p.m.
Community Meal
Auditorium
Thursday, February 9, 2017
6:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
4:00 p.m.
Legion of Mary
RBMR
Friday, February 10, 2017
7:00 a.m.
Edward Erhardt
8:00 a.m.
Ernest Vigliotta
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Weekday
St. Jerome Emiliani; Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin
7:00 a.m.
The Special Intentions of the
Formisano Family
8:00 a.m.
Edward Garzero
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Weekday
7:00 a.m.
Carol Ann Kelly
8:00 a.m.
Donald L. Bergen
Friday, February 10, 2017
St. Scholastica, Virgin
7:00 a.m.
Mary McCadden
8:00 a.m.
C. Thomas De Masco
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Weekday
Our Lady of Lourdes
8:00 a.m.
Ernest Vigliotta
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
6:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
Mass of Anticipation
7:30 p.m.
Encuentro Hispanic Ministry
Auditorium
5:00 p.m.
Poor Souls of Purgatory
7:30 p.m.
Alberto Mendez and
Rosa Encarnacion Perez
Saturday, February 11, 2017
6:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
Myrna Koolman
People of the Parish
6:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
RBMR
9:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous (Men’s)
RBMR
10:30 a.m. Evan Reilly
7:00 p.m.
Life Teen/HS Youth Ministry
Auditorium
12:00 p.m. Jean Kelledy
7:30 p.m.
Spanish Prayer Group
Church
5:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist
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Lillian Bach
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