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The Parish of Saint James 80 Hicksville Road Seaford, New York 11783
CELEBRATION OF EUCHARIST: MASSES:
DAILY MASS: Monday through Saturday: 8:00 AM Monday through Friday: 12:10 PM
All Civic Holidays: 9:00 AM only
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE:
Saturday: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM or by appointment with one of our priests.
The Clergy:
Rev. John Derasmo, Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Mariusz Gorazd, Associate Pastor Rev. Francis Sarpong, Associate Pastor In the event of an emergency, please call 516-916-0959 to reach the priest on duty
Deacon Rick Brunner Deacon Chris Daniello
Deacon John Horn
Office of Faith Formation - 796-2979 Lucy Creed, Director
Parish Social Ministry—735-8690
Facility Manager
Thomas Galvin – 516-731-3710 ext. 147
PARISH OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Phone: 731-3710/Fax: 731-4828
Monday & Wednesday: 9:00am to 8:00pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Closed between 12:00pm to 1:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12 Noon
Meetings with staff members should be by appointment. Visit us on the web: www.stjamesrcchurch.org
DECEMBER 19, 2021
Parish Mission Statement
Saint James is a parish community, whose members are called through Baptism, to be
intentional disciples. We are strengthened by the Eucharist and committed to serve God under the guidance of His Holy Spirit. As people devoted
to Jesus’ teachings, we value on-going faith formation, Christian outreach and the growth
and development of our parish.
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Omar Albayaty, Marianne Amblo, Marianne Anderson, Vincent Antonetti, Francine Argila, John Baglione, Deanna Baisley, James Bianco, Jennifer Callahan, Greg Capobianco, Philip Capobianco, Mary Calabrese, JoAnn Chirco, Dianne Cicciari, Lori Cicciari, Carly Colvell, Leslie Crandall, Agnes Daly, Dale Daly, Lawrence Deck, Baby James Derleth, James DeVita, Sandra Denise Diaz, Baby Matteo DiMartino, Joan Dlugokencky, Kay Doran, Grace Dowdell, Margaret Dowdell, Rick Ellis, Rosaria Esposito, Connie Fisher, Thomas Fazio, Marianne Flaherty, Caitlin Francis, Thomas Francis, Andrew Gallo, Paul Giacalone, Rosemary Giacalone, Luke Gruener, William J. Gruener, Kenneth Hall, Michael Hance, Luke Horvath, Melissa Huebner, Andrew Johnson, Delphine Julian, John Kmiotek, Gina Krafinski, Sean Lehosky,Tia Mabanta, Timothy Maietta, Dakota Maken, Mary Sue Maluda, Tara Matthews, Kathleen McCormack, Megan McCormack, Josephine McDougall, Erlinda Medina, Janice Mehaffy, Steven Miller, Marianne Mirkow, Bianca Montenegro, Jim Murphy, Grace Nadolny, Barbara Notarstefano, Melissa Notarstefano, Dennis O’Brien, Janet Oliver, Richard Owens, Sister Barbara Ozelski, Michael Parisi, Diane Pheffer, Joseph Poggio, Cathy Prykuta, Rosemarie Renkas, Dana Rodriguez, Richard Rogers, Kimberly Romano, Dr. Teddy Rosales, Francesca Russo, Alexa Salvage, Cynthia Simson, Maria Sisto, Karen Stafford, Rosemary Styne, William Styne, Sally Ann Waskewich, Isabella Rose Weiss, Jessica Weiss
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2021
8:00 AM Anthony Secondino 10:00 AM Anne Cavalluzzo & Elodia Rich 12:00 PM For the People of St. James, Natalie Canavaciol - 100th Birthday Remembrance Adeline & Roland Cook Emily Mastromarino Mary Catherine Smyth George Ayala MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2021
8:00 AM Florence Squillace - Living
12:10 PM Thomas E. Ryan
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2021
8:00 AM Michael Antonucci 12:10 PM Antoinette Todero WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2021
8:00 AM Thomas & Nora Moroney 12:10 PM Mary & John Murphy THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2021
8:00 AM Judith Coleman 12:10 AM Claudio Flaim FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2021 - Christmas Eve
9:00 AM Andrew McCarthy 4:00 PM Deceased Members of the Leo & Whitmore Families Mary Fennessy 6:00 PM Yolanda DiLena 12:00 AM Thomas J. Ryan - 6th Anniversary SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2021 - Christmas Day
8:00 AM Marie & Thomas Whitmore 10:00 AM Stanley M. Renkas, Sr. 12:00 PM People of St. James Michael & Jeanette Antonucci
Jack Somma Judith Coleman Nicola DiLuzio Louis Yurasits SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2021
8:00 AM Natividad Otayza 10:00 AM Anthony Notarstefano
12:00 PM For the People of St. James, Leo & Sheila Nolan - Wedding Anniversary Remembrance Brendan John Henry Grubb Annie & Anthony Iovino Fulton Alberghine Joan Christ
MASS CELEBRANT
12/24 ~ 4:00pm ~ Fr. Francis
6:00pm ~ Fr. Mariusz
Midnight Mass ~ Fr. John
12/25 ~ 8:00am ~ Fr. Mariusz
10:00am ~ Fr. Francis
12:00pm ~ Fr. John
12/26 ~ 8:00am ~ Fr. Francis 10:00am ~ Fr. John
12:00pm ~ Fr. Mariusz
Celebrants Subject to Change
Prayer Requests
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A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Throughout this season of Advent the Church has given us the figure of St. John the Baptist for our prayerful reflection in anticipation of the Lord’s second coming again in glory and his first coming as the Babe in Bethlehem. In Luke’s Gospel today we have the scene of Mary visiting her cousin, Elizabeth, which took place after the Angel Gabriel had announced God’s request of Mary that she would become the mother of His Son. Her faith filled response is a source of inspiration to us today as present-day disciples of Jesus. Yes, Mary’s “Let it be done to me according to your word” is a reminder to you and me about fulfilling God’s plan in our lives. I have quoted Meister Eckhardt in the past who wrote many years ago, “What good is it to us if the eternal birth of the divine Son take place unceasingly but does not take place within ourselves? And what good is it to us if Mary is full of grace if we are not also full of grace? What good is it to us for the Creator to give birth to his Son if we do not also give birth to him in our time and our culture? This, then, is the fullness of time: when the Son of God is begotten in us. The Evangelist Luke wrote that “when Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant (John the Baptist) leaped in her womb.” Even as an infant in his mother womb, John the Baptist gives testimony of the fulfillment of God’s Promise to send the Messiah in the fullness of time. What John did we must do as well in our time. Last week’s Gospel recorded different groups of people asking John the Baptist, “What should we do” as a sign that they were awaiting the Messiah. He asked them to express that anticipation in the proper treatment of others. We face the same challenge today. Is this not reminiscent of the final judgement scene when we will be asked, did you feed the hungry, clothe the naked, give food and drink to those in need? Being disciples of Jesus calls us to make the presence of his Kingdom apparent. Let us begin once again with greater vigor and resolve to fulfill God’s plan.
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WEEKLY READINGS AND OBSERVANCES 4th Sunday of Advent
December 19, 2021
First Reading: You, Bethlehem-Ephrathah too small to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel. (Mi 5:1) Psalm: Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved. (Ps 80) Second Reading: “Then I said, ‘As is written of me in the scroll, behold, I come to do your will, O God.’” (Heb 10:7) Gospel: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen
to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” (Lk 1:42-43) Readings for the week of December 19, 2021 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45 Monday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 7c and 10b]/Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 [1a; 3a]/Lk 1:39-45 Wednesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1a]/Lk 1:46-56 Thursday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14 [cf. Lk 21:28]/Lk 1:57-66 Friday: Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29 [2]/Lk 1:67-79
Saturday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 [2a]/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Night: Is 9:1-6/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13 [Lk 2:11]/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 [3c]/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 Next Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1]/Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Lk 2:41-52 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28/Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10 [cf. 5a]/1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24/Lk 2:41-52
Observances for the week of December 19, 2021
Sunday: 4th Sunday of Advent Monday: Tuesday: St. Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church Wednesday: Thursday: St. John of Kanty, Priest Friday: Christmas Eve Saturday: The Nativity of the Lord Next Sunday: The Holy Family
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK: This Sacrament for those suffering serious ill-ness or surgery is available by contacting one of the parish priests at the Parish Office (731-3710) during office hours. In case of serious danger or sudden accident, please call any time. One may also ask for this Sacrament before or after Mass. BAPTISMS: The Sacrament of Baptism is administered every other Sunday at 2:00 PM in the church. Please call the Parish Office (731-3710) for registration and scheduling information. BECOMING A CATHOLIC (RCIA): St. James Parish welcomes any non-Catholic who seeks to enter the Catholic Church or baptized Catholics of any age who have not yet received the other Sacraments. Please call the Parish Center (731-3710). MARRIAGES: Those wishing to be married at St. James should call the Parish Office (731-3710) to arrange an appointment with one of the parish clergy. Please allow 6 months at least for the necessary preparations. Please do not enter into any other wedding commitments prior to having your wedding date and time confirmed by the Parish. PARISHIONERS IN THE HOSPITAL: If a family member is in the hospital, please inform the Parish Office to have them placed on the sick list for prayers. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We warmly welcome all new parishioners to our parish family. Registration forms are available at the Parish Center Office. WEEKLY DEVOTIONS: Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary for Life - Mondays 2 PM in the Chapel. Holy Face Devotion - First Wednesdays following the 8 AM Mass. Our Lady of the Rosary Italian Prayer Group - Fridays at 11 AM in the Chapel.
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THERE ARE NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES THIS
WEEK
WE RESUME CLASSES ON Wed., Jan. 5 B Day Thur., Jan. 6 B Day
The Faith Formation office
will be closed from Dec 24th until Jan 4th.
The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Luke 2:9-14
What’s happening in
Faith Formation?
“Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled…”
These are Elizabeth’s words to Mary. Let us think about this woman Mary… She is visited by a messenger from God, told that God has chosen her to be the mother of his son, when she asks how this was to be because she was not yet living with Joseph her betrothed she is told nothing is impossible for God and that it would be by the power of the Holy Spirit that this would happen. Her mind must have been spinning, so many thoughts must have been going through her. What will Joseph say, what will Joachim and Anne say? What will the neighbors say? But, she still says YES! What a courageous woman is this Mary. Here she visits her cousin Elizabeth who confirms that she made the right choice that she believed all that God had spoken would be fulfilled. As we enter into the final week of preparation let us consider our own YES to God. Do we say Yes to God’s call even when we doubt it is possible or do we back away? Do we say YES to God even when we know that choice might not be easy, friends may ridicule us, and other people might think we are not in our right mind? Can we, like Mary forget the negative reactions and say Yes to God knowing that by following his will he will always be there to guide and protect us just like he did with Mary.
“For the moment the
sound of your greeting
reached my ears, the
infant in my womb
leaped for joy!”
The Office of Faith Formation wishes you and your Family a Joyous and Blessed Christmas!
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ST. JAMES CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS 2021
CONFESSIONS Saturday, December 4, 11, 18, 2021
No confessions Dec 25 or Jan 1 3:00 – 3:45 PM
Monday, December 20, 2021 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Fr. John & Fr. Mariusz 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Fr. Francis & Fr. John
6:00 PM – 7;30 PM: Fr. Mariusz & Fr. Francis 7:30 - 9:00 PM: Fr. John & Fr. Mariusz
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES Friday, December 24, 2021
4:00 PM - Fr. Francis - Dcn. Rick 6:00 PM - Fr. Mariusz - Dcn. John
Caroling begins at 11:30 PM MID-NIGHT MASS - Fr. John - Dcn. Chris
CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES
Saturday, December 25, 2021 8:00 AM - Fr. Mariusz - Dcn. Rick 10:00 AM - Fr. Francis - Dcn. Chris 12:00 PM - Fr. John - Dcn. John
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY Sunday, December 26, 2021
8:00 AM – Fr. Francis - Dcn. Rick 10:00 AM – Fr. John - Dcn. John
12:00 PM – Fr. Mariusz – Dcn. Chris
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD
NEW YEAR’S DAY JANUARY 1- 2022
VIGIL MASS: (WORLD DAY OF PEACE) Friday, December 31, 2021
4:00 PM Vigil - Fr. John - Dcn. John
SOLEMNITY: MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD Saturday, January 1, 2022
9:00 AM - Fr. Mariusz - Dcn. Rick 11:00 AM – Fr. Francis - Dcn. Chris
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Sunday, January 2, 2022
8:00 AM – Fr. Francis - Dcn. Chris 10:00 AM – Fr. John - Dcn. Rick
12:00 PM – Fr. Mariusz - Dcn. John
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You are invited to say
Goodbye to 2021
by spending one hour
New Year’s Eve with Our
Lord.
The church will open at 11 pm on
New Year’s Eve.
Adoration and
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
will begin at 11:30pm.
You’re Invited to
Family Ministry’s New Year’s Eve
Social and Movie Night
Featuring IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Friday, December 31, 2021 at 8pm
Please bring an appetizer
or dessert to share (coffee and tea will be provided)
“The Governor of New York State has included houses of worship in her recent directives. Therefore, since the Church does not require parishioners to present proof of vaccination in
order to worship God, we ask that all parishioners (two years of age and older) comply with the requirement to wear masks when participating in any activities on parish grounds. This State
requirement is currently in effect through January 15, 2022. We will continue to adapt accordingly as new information becomes available. Your patience and Christian charity
towards one another during this difficult time is appreciated.”
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As part of our fundraising efforts, the Monsignor Delaney Knights of Columbus runs a 300 club. I am happy to announce that we have a few numbers available for purchase at this time. For the low price of $30 you are entered into our drawings for a chance to win cash prizes! We pay out $3,500 every 6 months!
ALL of the money we raise goes directly to charity, including helping St. James directly whenever we can. Please support this great cause and maybe win some money! Please email Jeff Manchisi at: [email protected] to purchase a number. You don’t have to be a member of the Knights of Columbus.
November Winners are:
Gayle Manchisi $25 Kathy Treacy $25 Lorraine Brown $25 Bob Coyne $25 Margie Sparaco $25 Stan Wisz $25 Noreen Murray $50 Salvatore Pustorino $50 Linda Ruggiero $100
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We welcome into the St. James Community:
Santino Nicolas Lionetti Mackenzie Lee Triolo
It’s that time of year when we rely on this
generosity of parishioners to help those in need. The Giving Tree will be in the Narthex.
Please take a tag and purchase a gift that is
marked on the tag.
We give thanks for the abundant generosity of St.
James parishioners to our
food pantry.
Thank you for your support!
God Bless You All in this Season of Giving!
The Book Nook Gift Shop
The Book Nook Gift Shop has Christmas items and gifts for sale
including nativity sets, angels and ornaments.
The Gift Shop is open Saturdays from 3pm until 5:15pm and
Sundays from 8:30am until 1:30pm.
Please stop by before or after Mass to check out
our sale items.
Week Two Annmarie Charno &
Joseph Freebairn III
Please be sure to
add your name and
envelope number
to the Christmas
offerings envelopes.
Thank you very much.
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We have begun using the Glory & Praise hymnal
for Sunday Masses and other liturgies. You can help
defray the cost of the new hymnals by sponsoring one
or more with a small donation. This is an
opportunity to honor a loved one or commemorate a
special event by sponsoring a hymnal. A memorial
label will be placed on the inside cover of the hymnal.
You can sponsor a hymnal for $25.00. For more
information, please contact the parish center at
516-731-3710. Many thanks to all those who have
already sponsored a hymnal.
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Weekly Stewardship of Treasure Report
Super Bonanza
$25 Winners
December 2021
Sunday, 12/12—M/M Joseph Maniscalco
Monday, 12/13—Lisa Scano
Tuesday, 12/14—Donald Piscitelli
Wed., 12/15—Loretta Depree
Thurs., 12/16—Joe Scarola
Friday, 12/17—Gerry Nickel
Saturday, 12/18—Robert Bloeth
$250 Quarterly Bonus Winner Grace McNulty
Pray for Our Deceased
Frank P. Carbone Joseph Faranello
Richard Lepis
WEEK OF:
December 5, 2021
Christmas
Flowers
CHURCH
CAPACITY 850
Sunday Collection Second Collection Mass Attendance
Mass 10,395.75 1,501.00 4:00pm 287
Online Giving 4,249.88 43.60 8:00am 176
Mail in Envelopes 1,499.00 105.00 10:00am 280
Total 16,144.63 1,649.60 12:00pm 190
Total 933
“Save Time and Donate Online!
If you would like to enroll in Online Giving, please visit www.stjamesrcchurch.org, and click on the WeShare link or call the parish office at 516-731-3710.
December 19 - Fourth Sunday of Advent: Jesus was born during the night of the year when darkness is the longest. The Savior of the world comes for the people in dark places. The real, lasting, and deep joy is that the Light shines there. Through your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, “Light” has shown, bringing real, lasting and deep joy to the hearts of the poor who live in dark places in our streets and neighborhood.
FROM THE EDITOR
BULLETIN DEADLINES
Bulletin Date Due by 9:00am
January 2nd Wednesday, Dec. 22nd
January 9th Monday, January 3rd
January 16th Monday, January 10th
January 23rd Friday, January 14th
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CAN ANYONE HELP?
Our son needs a kidney transplant desperately. He has the “shunt” now, and dialysis is
imminent. 5 years on a waiting list. We have been trying hard—if ever a “miracle” was
needed, now is the time.
Our son is a “special needs” boy (though 60 in birth years). He has been a trooper through it all. He is kind, polite, sensitive and has no idea what is coming. All he knows is that he
has a lazy kidney.
If you are between 18 and 60 years old and are able to help, please call us at 516-349-0004.
Thank you very much.
The Bischoff Family
REMEMBER OUR LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY Please pray for: Lt. Col. Joseph Agres, USMC; Marine; Battalion Chaplain, Capt. Fr. Lito D. Amande, Army; Kyle Beck, Ashlea Beck US Navy; Operations Specialist, Ryan Blazo, Army; Navy Airman, Lt. Commander Raymond Beno, Navy; Sgt. Joseph R. Booth, Army: Spc. Matthew Burrafato,
Cpl. Dominic Castiello, Marines; Col. Brian Coyne, Sean Dolan 1st Lieutenant, USMC, Marines; Sgt. Steven Fiscante, Army; Pfc. Steven Gianatiempo, Army; M.P. Brian Gruebel, Air Force; Sgt. 1st Class James T. Harris, Army; Sgt. James Howard, Army; Specialist Dillon Incendio, Army; LtJG. Connor Krebs, USMC; Cpl. Joseph Leoce, Jr. Marines; Lance Cpl. Luis R. Maltezos, USMC; Lance Cpl. Matthew Maniet, USMC; Lance Cpl. Richard Marandino, Marines; Lt. Eric McMullan, Army; Captain Scott Michalowski, Air Force; USMC; Pfc. Kyle Nigro, Marines; Pvt. Patricia O’Connor, Army; Pfc. Jason O’Shaughnessy, Army; Capt. Theresa Rodzevik, Army; Rocky C. Rossi, Navy; Scott Santoro, Marines; LCpl. Anthony P. Saracino Jr.,Marines; Luis R. Maltezos Sepulveda, Marines; Michael Stinnett, Army Infantry; L Cpl. Thomas Tarnagorski Jr, Marines; Lt. James Van Wie, Army ; Paul Vermillion, Marine Corps., Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, Air Force.
FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES Lord of Hosts, we commend to Your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with Your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils that beset them; and grant them Your abiding presence wherever they may be. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sunday, December 19th
3:00pm Christmas Movie & Cookie Swap -
Delaney Hall
Monday, December 20th
2:00pm Marian Prayer Group - Chapel
7:00pm Women’s Prayer Group - Room 208
Tuesday, December 21st
No scheduled events
Wednesday, December 22nd
No scheduled events
Thursday, December 23rd
No scheduled events
Friday, December 24th
Building closed Saturday, December 25th
Building closed
THIS WEEK AT ST. JAMES
