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June 7, 2020
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
COVID-19 UPDATES
Special On-Line Bulletin
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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 [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] Preschool Phone: 631-929-3220 Maintenance: Servio Ortiz Weekend Priest Assistants: 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]
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
Pastoral Council Members,
2019-2020
Dan Bealey
Linda Bealey
Rosemary Desimone
Dr. Barbara Fontana (trustee)
Michelle Gaffney
Michelle Gallucci
Kevin Heavey
Vinny Manzello, Chair
Maria Maxell
Rich Rossin (trustee)
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HELP FOR THOSE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
Are you or a family member out of work and actively looking for a new job?
Does your resume need to be updated, but you don’t know where to start?
Are you apprehensive about the whole interview process? If any of these apply, let us help you polish that resume! We can work with you one-on-one remotely to ensure
your best self shines through and you feel confident stepping into an interview.
A parishioner with expertize in this area will be happy to help you. Please contact Fr. Frank who will provide the contact information!
WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR
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We would like to give a big thank you to the
many people like you
who are donating food items and monetary gifts.
You are helping serve the needy in our area!
Outreach staff Since most of our staff has been asked to stay at home, one staff member, that only worked one day per week, immediately stepped up and offered to come in both days to work the pantry. Not only working the pantry, but going to pick up extra food on days the pantry is not normally open so that we are ready for anyone who needs food. When we reach out and help others we are also helping ourselves to become better people, doing what Jesus would want us to do. When we all pull together, there is so much that we can accomplish.
Canned corn
Canned carrots
Canned peas
Canned string beans
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
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Father Frank and Msgr. Bennett will offer a private mass for each of the following
intentions:
Monday, June 8,
For the Parishioners of St. John the Baptist
Tuesday, June 9,
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Wednesday, June 10,
Regina Beattie
Thursday, June 11,
Regina Beattie
Saturday, June 13,
Kathleen Pomara
Sunday, June 14,
Annette Arena
William Brod
Suzanne Monterosso
Please remember the faithful departed.
Olive Kenney Harris
Please pray for her family as they wait for the funeral mass
of their loved one to be scheduled. May she rest in peace.
Upcoming Baptism Dates:
Please call the Parish Office
for the latest developments of
when baptisms can begin to
be scheduled again.
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Pastoral Council Meeting
Wednesday, June 3rd (Zoom)
Summary
The Pastoral Council held its second “Zoom” meeting and
discussed the current state of the parish during the pandemic
and what may lie in store for the parish in the future. The following are the main areas that were discussed
during the meeting:
Live Stream Masses: While the church is closed for Mass, the Council members stressed how important the
live stream Masses are for parishioners – connection, prayer, safety. Some have problems connecting to the
YouTube channel (please call the Center for assistance). UPDATE: the permanent webcam has been installed
in church and will be used for Sunday Mass. Also possible will be to live stream other celebrations through
the parish website.
Open Church: The church continues to be open every day of the week for private prayer. One council
member calls this “huge” and a great comfort.
Finances: The Finance Committee met last week and began to address the impact of the pandemic on the
parish, especially through a significant decrease in collections. We will feel the impact next fiscal year
(September ’20-August ’21). The expenses will be reviewed for “essentials only” as we plan for the coming
year.
Preschool Tuition Increase: Because of the economic pressures on the parish, the preschool expenses need
to be covered by tuition. The families registered for the fall have been informed about the monthly increase
per child. One council member asked about the registration fee for Faith Formation: since Faith Formation is
an essential part of the parish, other costs not covered through the fee are covered through our Sunday
collections.
When will Mass start again? Funeral and wedding Masses are permitted with a total of no more than 10 in
church. There is no further information about future numbers and Mass is not being rescheduled.
Confirmation: When it is fully safe, Confirmations will be scheduled.
Current Violence in the Country: Not only are we exhausted from quarantine, but there is added stress
about the violence in the past days. The council members fully understand the impact of racism in the
country and in our own community. However, violence is never the answer. Father Frank will try to use the
homily this Sunday, Trinity Sunday, to address the situation, and he asked for prayers to assist him.
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St. John’s Preschool 2020-2021
We are registering for the
2020-2021 school year!
We are preparing to follow all NYS guidelines regarding the
safety and welfare of our children and staff.
Visit our website sjbwr.org/preschool for information or
call 631-929-3220.
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ALL ACTIVITES ARE CANCELLED THRU 6/26/20
.
Vacation Bible Camp is cancelled this summer
As you have read in the bulletin, a survey was sent out to all families. All are concerned that it is too soon to schedule anything.
The bishop is permitting pastors to confirm when it can be scheduled. Again, this depends on the school reopening (an unknown) and how the churches can reopen (an unknown).
STATUS OF OUR PARISH DURING THE PANDEMIC AS OF JUNE 7, 2020
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Funerals: Funerals are now permitted with no more than 10 people in church (including priest, organist and singer). Holy communion is not distributed. Masks are required.
Weddings: Weddings are now permitted with no more than 10 people in church (including priest, organist and singer). Holy communion is not distributed. Masks are required.
What about our Finances? The Finance Committee had a “Zoom” meeting on May 27th and has begun to look at the economic impact of the pandemic on the parish this fall and next year.
Preschool: We are currently working on refunding families for tuition that was paid in advance for April, May and June. Registration is ongoing.
We all realize that the situation is constantly changing.
Please continue to check the website for updates.
Please email Father Frank with your questions and concerns!
(All emails are confidential.)
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2020 Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal $52,300
Pledges $12,450 Over (Under) ($39,850)
Donors 36 Payments $5,030
Average Gift $345.83
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 enroll-
ment forms in the parish office, or you can sign up online at www.faithdirect.net by
using our church code, NY67.
Special Collections:
6/07 Grammar Schools 6/14 Father’s Day 6/28 Peter’s Pence
WEEKLY COLLECTION
Sunday Collection: May 31, 2020 $ 7,468.44 (down 26.5%)
Sunday Collection: June 3, 2019 $10,166.73
THANK YOU!
Many are facing financial hardship, and we are deeply grateful to those
who have mailed in their envelope, dropped it in the mailbox
in the upper parking lot, or used Faith Direct.
Thank you to those who “caught up” with a full month’s donations!
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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.
Eucharistic Adoration
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration on the main altar in the church every Wednesday afternoon.
All novenas and devotions are suspended at this time.
Silent prayer during Adoration Hours.
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
For the Homebound, the Sick and in Hospice Care
For all those who are suffering from the coronavirus
and also John Ryan, Thomas Mongiello, Ann Bertolini
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