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Pastoral Staff: Rev. Msgr. Jeffrey J. Madley, Pastor
[email protected] In Residence: Most Rev. Peter A. Libasci, D.D.
In Residence: Rev. Msgr. William J. Gill Rev. Msgr. Edmond J. Trench, Pastor Emeritus
John Moran, Deacon Sr. Mary Assunta Boyle, RSM, Religious Education Suzanne Marchisella, Parish & Cemetery Secretary
Mary Ann Tupper, Human Resources Jo Ann Morse, Music Director
Peg Jordan, Liturgy Coordinator Sr. Barbara McKenna, RSM, Bereavement Coordinator
Your parish staff welcomes the opportunity to serve you. A priest will always be available for emergency sick calls. Many requests for service and information can be met during the daytime when the office is fully staffed. We suggest making appointments with the priest, deacon or
other member of the parish staff since they might be engaged in other pastoral activities.
WE CELEBRATE EUCHARIST Mass Schedule
Weekends: First Saturday of the month: 8:15 AM
Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM,
12:30 PM. (Spanish). 5:00 PM. Holydays:
Vigil: 7:00 PM. Holyday: 8:15 AM., 12:00 Noon
Weekdays: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday &
Friday: 12:00 Noon Tuesday 8:15 AM.
Please let us know if someone is unable to come to Church because of age or illness.
We will be happy to bring Holy Communion to them at home.
Devotions: Tuesdays: Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Novena. 8:15 AM Mass
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary R.C. Church 168 Hill Street, Southampton, New York 11968
WE CELEBRATE BAPTISM: Baptisms are customarily performed on Sunday at 2:30 P.M. Prior arrangements with the parish priest or deacon must be made as far in advance as possible. The Godfather and Godmother should he practicing Catholics. Our Baptismal Program meets at 7:30 P.M. on the second Monday of each month in the Parish Center.
WE CELEBRATE PENANCE: Confessions are heard on Saturdays from 4:00 - 4:45 PM. A more convenient time may be arranged with the parish priest by calling the Parish Center.
WE CELEBRATE MARRIAGE: In order to prepare adequately for the life-long commitment to the Sacrament and to arrange to participate in a Marriage Preparation Program, we ask that you make arrangements with the priest or deacon of your choice at least six months prior to the date of the marriage. Because of the Sunday Mass schedule, Nuptial Masses are normally celebrated on Friday evening or Saturday. Weddings should take place in the proper parish of the bride or groom. WE CELEBRATE HOLY ORDERS & RELIGIOUS LIFE: The privilege of serving God’s people as a priest, permanent deacon, religious sister or brother is personally fulfilling and spiritually exciting. Anyone who feels they might be interested in the priesthood, diaconate or religious life should speak to a parish priest.
WE CELEBRATE GROWTH IN CHRIST: Mothers and fathers are the first teachers of their children in the ways of the faith. We hope they will be the best of teachers by what they say and do. Our Parish Religious Education Program and Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional School strive to sup port and complement the responsibility of parents to be the primary teachers of the children they have co-created with God. Our Religious Education Program, which includes preparation for First Penance. First Eucharist and Confirmation, is a family centered, continual formation extending from Grade 1 through Grade 8. Our Ministry to high school students continues this formation for grades 9 through 12. WE SHARE OUR FAITH: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Do you know of someone who is interested in becoming a Catholic or a Catholic who has not yet received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. If so, please call the Par-ish Office. Continuing Adult Education is offered through the Parenting Programs. Little Rock Scripture Study Series and other spiritual development programs
PARISH REGISTRATION We ask that all Catholics living within the boundaries of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish fill out a registration (census) form. This helps us identify and provide for the needs of our parishioners. If you are new to the parish or if you are moving, please call the Parish Office.
Parish Office Tel: 631-283-0097 Fax: 631-283-3836 E-mail: [email protected] website: ww.sacredheartsofjesusandmary.org Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 12 Noon; 1:00pm-4:00pm Evenings: By appointment only please Sat. & Sun.: By appointment only please
Religious Education Office: 283-0508 e-mail: [email protected] Human Resources Office: 283-6415 e-mail:[email protected] Spanish Apostolate: 283-4379 Vincentian Fathers: 287-9647 Our Lady of the Hamptons School: 283-9140 Convent: 283-9110 Sr. Kathryn Schlueter, CSJ, Principal WE REACH OUT: The Human Resources Program volunteers reach out to meet the temporal needs of the elderly, the housebound and the poor of our parish and community, Our parish Care for the Caregiver Program delivers hot meals to families in need of this kind of help on Tuesday evenings. Call the Human Resources Office (283-6415) for more information and assistance. WE RESPECT LIFE: Birthright maintains an office at 99 W Montauk Highway. Hampton Bays. Project Rachel offers confidential and compassionate counseling to anyone suffering guilt after an abortion. Please call Birthright at 728-8900 for information.
SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY R. C. CHURCH The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
June 26, 2011 Readings: Dt 8:2-3; 14b-16a; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58
Mission Statement: We are a Eucharistic centered people, who by following Christ’s teaching, together to love and serve those in spiritual and physical need in our community.
MINISTERS SCHEDULE Saturday, July 2 5 PM Father Madley SERVERS K. Bourke, E & M Knight, C. Yastrzemski E.M.’S M. Lynch, J. O’Connell LECTOR K. Rothwell Sunday, July 3 8 AM Father Kiernan SERVERS J. Ambrose, C. Collum, A. Wesnofske E.M.’S D. Gilmartin, J & C Mottern LECTOR M. Mackey GREETERS I. Hurley, K. Moffa, M. Steinbrecher, J. Taranto, L. Collum 9:30 Father Madley SERVERS C. Cuccia, J. Hanes, M. Wilson E.M.’S J. Cuccia, J & C Wilson LECTOR A. Cuccia GREETER A. Lesta, J & N McCulley 11 AM Father Trench SERVERS W. Menghini, A. O’Brien E.M.’S S. Adelante, M. Bousson, J. Cleary, J. Hanlon LECTOR G. Bauer GREETERS C. Brown, C. Butler, R. Essay 5 PM Father Gill SERVERS M. Terry E.M.’S N. Conroy, S. Oldakowski, K. Rossi LECTOR J. Fox
Masses for the Week of June 27-July 3 Monday 12:00 Father’s Day Novena
Tuesday 8:15 Father’s Day Novena
Wednesday 12:00 Donald Medler
Thursday 12:00 Donald Medler
Friday 12:00 Jacques Bodeau
Saturday 5 PM Gertrude Asensio Carret
Sunday 8:00 James Donnelly
9:30 People of the Parish
11:00 Del Pozzo Family, Carol Zuhusky,
Robert Monihan, Sid Sims, Betty
Brophy, Charles McDonagh (L),
Ernest Costa, Celestino Gambino
12:30 Spanish Mass
5 PM Charles A. Enne
THE ALTAR BREAD, WINE & CANDLES for this week were given in honor of our Titular Feasts, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (July 1) and The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary (July 2) and in loving memory of Jacques Bodeau by his wife, Yvonne. Altar Bread, wine and candles can be donated for a loved one or for a special intention please call the Parish Office—283-0097 Ext. 0.
SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL - June 26—P. Sheerin
July—3—M. Baskin
HAMPTON CENTER - June 26—J. & C. Mottern
July 1—First Friday—Sr. B. McKenna
ALTARS - June—T & J Lynch
LINENS - June 27-July 10—L. McClain
SACRIFICIAL GIVING The collection for June 19th was $9234.00. The Catholic Ministries Appeal latest total is $38561.50
in gifts and pledges. That is 73% of our goal. May God bless you for your continued support and generosity. Thank you, Fr. Jeff.
MAIN ALTAR FLOWERS were given in loving memory of Peter Danowski by Jack & Joanne Taggart & Sue & Peter Danowski. And in loving memory of Thomas Ferguson by his wife, Helen. BLESSED MOTHER’S AND ST. JOSEPH’S ALTAR FLOWERS were given in loving memory of John A. Markovich by his son, Joseph Markovich.
WE PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED SICK
Keith O’Brien Patricia Kahl Winnie Chin John Bishop Pat Reinhardt Howard “Corty” Bishop Grace McNamara Robert O’Shea Gene Travers, Jr. Gerard Murphy Suzanne Parillo Patrick Dermody Gwendolyn Porter John Cuccia, Sr. George Kane Jean Smith Jean Kearns Eileen Finlay Beth Larkin Elivira Schiavone John & Annie Murphy Barbara Nikolich
FROM THE DESK OF FATHER JEFF: Congratulations to all our parish Graduates! If any of you have computers, you can get on the diocesan website at www.drvc.org. to find out more about the new edition of the Roman Missal. There’s more singing in the new edition of the Roman Missal, so you’re going to have to get used to me singing. Our Annual $10,000 Raffle tickets are now on sale. The drawing will be held at our Parish Barbeque on August 28th. This is our major fund raiser for the support of the Parish. Tickets are $100 each.
REMINDER: REGISTRATION FORMS HAVE BEEN MAILED
PLEASE RETURN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE NEXT YEAR’S CLASSES ARE BEING FORMED.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE REGISTERED AT SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE PARISH OFFICE AT 283-0097.
Parents of children who will be entering first grade in September: If your child is entering the first grade and you want him/her to receive the sacraments in the parish, it is time to register them for the Religious Education Program if they are not attending Our Lady of the Hamptons or some other Catholic School. Religious Education Registration forms are now available on the parish website: www.sacredheartsofjesusandmary.org. Please remember that children are required to attend each year from first to eighth grades, in order to be prepared for the receiving of Confirmation in the eighth grade. Also attendance each week is a must unless the child is sick or has a good reason for missing a class. Please encourage the school and coaches not to schedule games or practices on Wednesday afternoon or evening or Sunday mornings. It is up to all of us to encourage the importance of Religious Education in our community. Please check the website for meetings and Announcements. You may also email Sister Assunta at [email protected] or call the Religious Education office at 631-283-0508.
PARISH PROGRAMS
FRANCISCANS
The Secular Franciscans meet on the third Sunday of the
month, after the 11 AM mass in the Parish Center. Would
you like to know what we are all about? Please come to our
meeting. Bring a bag lunch and we will supply the coffee.
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study Group— has recessed for the summer. It will
resume in the fall. Watch the bulletin for more information.
SPIRITUAL BOOK GROUP
The Spiritual Book Group meets every Tuesday from 1-2
PM in the dining room of the Parish Center. New members
are always welcome!!
WELCOME The parish community of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary welcomes the following newly baptized
children with joy:
Shannon May Chisolm Joseph Daniel Lesta
Tristyn Andre Sammy
“Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love.” - Pope John Paul II
Please join us in an hour of
Eucharistic Adoration
Each Friday directly following the noon Mass 12:30-1:30 PM
“Come to Me all of you who are weary and find life burdensome and I will refresh you…” “Cast all your
anxieties upon the One who cares for you…” “My peace is my gift to you…” (Mt 11:28; 5:7, Jn
14:17
FEAST OF FAITH
The Corpus Christi Procession
In the thirteenth century, a Belgian nun by the
name of Juliana had a vision: she saw the full moon silvery
and radiant except for one dark spot. The meaning of the
vision was revealed to her: the moon was the Church’s
liturgical year, the dark spot a missing feast in honor of the
Blessed Sacrament. Today’s feast of Corpus Christi—the
Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ—grew from
Juliana’s vision.
On this feast, many parishes observe the traditional
Corpus Christi procession, giving honor to the Eucharist
by carrying this greatest treasure out of the safety of our
churches and into our streets. At the end of every Mass we
are not just let out, we are sent forth, strengthened by the
Eucharist, to be the Body of Christ in the world. The
Corpus Christi procession is the dismissal writ large! We
take Jesus with us, not only in our hearts, but carried in our
midst and exposed in a monstrance. It is a public
profession of faith and a blessing of the world. Jesus walks
with us on these streets that we walk day after day, among
those who know him but yearn to know him better, and
among those who do not know him. The Eucharist is a
mystery to be believed, to be celebrated—and to be lived. —Corinna Laughlin, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
OUR LADY OF THE HAMPTONS
The Class of 2011 was presented to the pastors and community of OLH in a special liturgy of Thanksgiving and commencement exercise at St. Rosalie’s Church in Hampton Bays. Special awards were presented to Jonathan Berkoski, Guillerre Cardona, Christina Koleoglou, Andrea Londono, and Rex Spielmann for achieving and maintaining academic averages of over 90%. Medals of Distinction were presented for: Religion—Julia Halsey, English & Dance—Christina Koleoglou, Math, Science & Technology—Jonathan Berkoski, Spanish & Perfect Attendance—Guillerre Cardona. Christina Koleoglou also received the Catholic Daughters of Americas John Philip Sousa Award.
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 26, 2011 Not by bread alone does one live, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of the LORD. — Deuteronomy 8:3b
2011 HAMPTONS GREEK FESTIVAL
JULY 7 –10
on the grounds of the ELKS LODGE
AUTHENTIC GREEK DISHES
AND PASTRIES, HELLENIC YOUTH DANCE PERFORMANCES,
AND NIGHTLY LIVE GREEK MUSIC
Families with children of all ages are welcome at the Festival, where they will find an enter-tainment area filled with fun rides and games. Guests are invited to enjoy the food, take in a dose of Greek culture and dance to the lively
music.
FESTIVAL HOURS: THURSDAY JULY 7 THRU SUNDAY JULY 10
4:00 PM—11:00 pm THURSDAY—SATURDAY 12 Noon—9 PM—Sunday
Everyday is bracelet
day!
For more information please contact Fr. Alex
Knights of Columbus Corner Southampton Council #1967
The Knights of Columbus is an international, fraternal, family and charitable organization. Locally the Knights jointly serves the parishes of Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary and Our Lady of Poland. We donate to both churches, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, Right to Life, and many other local charities. The K of C insurance program with fellow Knights is the best that can be offered. Children of deceased police and fireman Knights are granted college tuition. Why not call the K of C for more information on how to join? Call 287-3545. See sign up sheet insert.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND
January 4—January 13, 2012 10 days—7 nights
$2,598 per person double occupancy from
New York
Travel with St. Joseph’s College faculty members:
Sister Grace Rowland, CSJ, and Father Francis Pizzarelli, SMM
For a detailed brochure call Sister Grace at
631-654-0199 or email: [email protected]
CAMP GOOD GRIEF
EAST END HOSPICE IS PLEASED TO OFFER A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS
Games Arts & Crafts Therapy
Groups Lots of Fun and Surprises
AUGUST 22-26, 2011
For registration and information Please call Sarah Zimmerman, R-LCSW
631-288-8400
No fees The cost is overwritten by proceeds from the East End Hospice Thrift Shop, Valentine Salon
Benefit, community grants, and donations from generous friends
SILENCE BEFORE MASS BY Paul Turner
Silence is sacred. No words can adequately express the mystery of God. Everything we try to say falls short. In quiet, we can sense God’s presence even more deeply than in sound. At designated times of the Mass, we fall silent to offer prayers, to reflect on the Scripture or to thank God for the Eucharist. But “even before the celebration itself, it is commendable that silence be observed in the church, in the sacristy, in the vesting room, and in adjacent areas, so that all may dispose themselves to carry out the sacred action in a devout and fitting manner” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal 45). Many sounds precede Mass. At home and in the car, you may have the television or radio on, or you may be conversing with family and friends about many things. At church, in the minutes before the Mass begins, you might hear people greeting people, someone leading a rosary, musicians tuning their instruments, cantors rehearsing the psalm, or coins plunking in the poor box. The organist might play a prelude, or the song leader might rehearse a hymn with you. All these sounds serve some purpose, and they help prepare us for the Eucharist. But some time of silence beforehand helps everyone enter the Mass devoutly. In silent prayer, we think about the role we are to play, the songs we will sing, the prayers we will offer, the Scriptures we will hear, the sacrifice we make, the service we give to our neighbor, and the presence of Jesus Christ, who comes to us in sacrament to nourish us at this Mass and throughout the week. His holiness renders us speechless.
KID’S PAGE Prayers and history of the Church
______________________
June 26, 2011 The Most Holy Body and Blood
of Christ ______________________
He felt that boys and girls around the ages of six or seven should have this privilege of carrying Jesus within their bodies. Wasn’t that nice of Pope Pius X to do that for children? The Pope was following the words of Jesus when he said in the Bible “Let the little children come too. Do not keep them away.” Reflection Questions: What are some of the things that you have given your parents so that they can remember you and be proud of you? Think of the pictures you have in your home that help you remember your brothers or sisters or grandparents who have given you something special and who love you. When I go to church do I listen and hear what the priest is saying? This is my BODY, this is my BLOOD. Take and eat. When you go back into church today pay close attention to what the priest is saying. You wouldn’t want to miss that special time when Jesus comes into the bread and wine. SUMMER BEGINS!
Many of you will be going on vacation this summer. Here is a prayer to keep you safe.
Loving God, source of all life and joy, Be with us as we travel, make us respectful of those we meet, grateful for those who offer hospitality, patient and kind to one another, alert to the wonders of the world, and confident in new situations. Remind us daily of your loving presence, and bring us safely home. Amen.
June 26, 2011 Opening Prayer: Dear Jesus, thank you for making it possible for me to receive your body and blood in Holy Communion. Thank you for wanting to be a part of my life here on earth. Please help me to always respect and appreciate your coming in the Eucharist. Amen Gospel: John 6:51-58 Reflection: Many times you have brought home for your parents something special that you have made in school or you bought your mother or dad a birthday gift. What do they do with it? I will guess that Mom put the drawing on the refrigerator or put that special birthday gift on a shelf where she will see it often. These things remind your parents of your love for them and they think of you when they see that special something. What do you do when someone special gives you a gift? I bet you ei-ther put it in your pocket or keep it safe in your bed-room where you can hold it, look at it or play with it. It reminds you of the person who gave it to you and you feel good about it. Jesus too wanted to give us something of himself be-fore he ascended to heaven after his resurrection. So at the Last Supper that he had with his friends and apostles. What did he give them so that we could re-member him? He changed the bread and wine that was on the table into his BODY and BLOOD and said TAKE AND EAT, THIS IS MY BODY. Then he took the cup and said TAKE AND DRINK, THIS IS MY BLOOD. Do this in remembrance of me. Remember hearing these words at Mass? The priest says these same words at each Mass and Jesus changes the bread and wine into his body and blood so that we can receive him into our bodies. Jesus wants to be very close to us always be-cause he loves us very much and wants us to remember him. Many years ago children had to be around 14 years old to receive Jesus in the Eucharist, but a very holy Pope called Pope Pius X changed all that and permitted younger children to receive Jesus’ body and blood.
Proceeds to go to Religious Education
Program for Technology
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After Masses Date: July 9 & 10
168 Hill
Street
Southampton
New York
Anyone wishing to help with the Bake Sale please call: Gina at 287-3122
Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary
Parish Plant & Bake Sale
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Feast of Corpus Christi
(The Body and Blood of Christ)
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi commemorates the institution of the Holy
Eucharist, paralleling Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday) commemorating
Our Lord's institution of the Eucharist. Corpus Christ was introduced in the
late 13th century to encourage the faithful give special honor to the institution of the Holy Eucharist to the
Blessed Sacrament. The official title of this Solemnity was changed in 1970 to The Body and Blood of
Christ (Latin: Sollemnitas Sanctissimi Corporis et Sanguinis Christi); and it is still on the Roman Missal’s
official Calendar for the universal Church on Thursday after Trinity Sunday; however, where it is not a day
of obligation (as in the United States) it is usually celebrated on the Sunday following Trinity Sunday.
Corpus Christi became a mandatory feast in the Roman Church in 1312. But nearly a century
earlier, Saint Juliana of Mont Cornillon, promoted a feast to honor the Blessed Sacrament. From early age
Juliana, who became an Augustinian nun in Liége, France, in 1206, had a great veneration for the Blessed
Sacrament, and longed for a special feast in its honor. She had a vision of the Church under the appearance
of the full moon having one dark spot, which signified the absence of such a solemnity. She made known
her ideas to the Bishop of Liége, Robert de Thorete, to the Dominican Hugh who later became cardinal
legate in the Netherlands, and to Jacques Panaléon, at the time Archdeacon of Liége and who later became
Pope Urban IV. Bishop Robert de Thorete ordered that the feast be celebrated in his diocese.
Pope Urban IV later published the Bull Transiturus (September 8, 1264), in which, after having
extolled the love of Our Savior as expressed in the Holy Eucharist, ordered the annual celebration of Corpus
Christi on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday. More than four decades later, Pope Clement V published a
new decree which embodied Urban IV's decree and ordered the adoption of the feast at the General Council
of Vienna (1311). Pope John XXII, successor of Clement V, urged this observance.
The processions on Corpus Christi to honor the Holy Eucharist were not mentioned in the decrees,
but had become a principal feature of the feast's celebration by the faithful, and became a tradition
throughout Europe. These processions were endowed with indulgences by Popes Martin V and Eugene IV.
Lord Jesus Christ,
we worship You living among us
in the Sacrament of Your Body and Blood.
May we offer to our Father in heaven
a solemn pledge of undivided love.
May we offer to our brothers and sisters
a life poured out in loving service of that kingdom
where You live with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. +Amen