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Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 6, 2016
The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Southampton, NY
he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive
Welcome to the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Pastoral Team: Rev. Michael A. Vetrano, Pastor
In Residence: Rev. Msgr. William J. Gill Jennifer Ferrantino, Director, Religious Education Jeannine Rose, Director of Parish Social Ministry
Maura Mandato, Youth Minister Jo Ann Morse, Director of Music
Bill Kunzer, Plant and Facilities Manager
Daily Mass Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri. at 12 noon Tue. at 8:00 am First Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses Saturday: 5 PM Sunday: 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM (in Spanish) and 5 PM Reconciliation Saturday: 4 PM - 4:45 PM Ministry to the Sick For communion at home or Anointing please contact the Parish Office. Baptism Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with our Deacon. Baptisms are generally performed on Saturdays. Marriage Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish Office. Becoming A Catholic We welcome those who would like to become Catholic and adult Catholics who have never received formal religious education and/or sacraments. Contact the Parish Office.
Contact Us Parish Office 168 Hill Street Southampton, NY P: 631-283-0097, option 0 F: 631-283-3836 W: www.shjmbasilica.org E: [email protected] Mon—Sat 9 AM - 4:00 PM Fr. Mike Vetrano E: [email protected] Religious Education Office P: 631-283-0508 E: [email protected] Parish Social Ministry Jeannine Rose, Director P: 631-283-0097 Ext. 317 E-Mail: [email protected] Youth Ministry Maura Mandato [email protected] Apostolado Hispano Rev. Steve Grozio 631-283-4379 Cell: 631-375-1001 Vincentian Fathers 631-283-9647 Our Lady of Hamptons School Sister Kathy Schlueter, CSJ 160 North Main Street Southampton, New York 11968 P: 631-283-9140 E: [email protected]
Parish Office Suzanne Marchisella Karen Berry Donna Valle Parish Leadership: Finance Committee Fred Weinfurt (trustee) Pat Jordan (trustee) Jay Diesing Charlene Kagel John Neknez Pastoral Council In formation Adult Faith Formation Mary Adamczyk
BASILICA PARISH OF SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time :: November 6, 2016
Readings: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; 2 Thes 2:16– 3:5; Lk 20:27-38 Mission Statement: We are a Eucharistic centered people, who by following Christ’s teaching,
join together to love and serve those in spiritual and physical need in our community.
Financial Realities and Stewardship The October 30th collection was $10,632.00. Thank
you for your generosity!
Liturgical Ministers Schedule Saturday, Nov 12 5 PM Fr. Bill Gill SERVERS B. Ferguson, W. O’Leary, Terry Fam E.M.’S A. Fiore, T. Westergard LECTORS C. Ferguson, S. Krawciw Sunday, Nov 13 8 AM Fr. Mike Vetrano SERVERS J. Cuzzocrea, L. Martin E.M.’S D. Dwyer, P. Mackey, M. Muller, J. Taranto LECTORS P. Bogan, M. Mackey GREETERS K. Moffa 9:30 AM Fr. Mike Vetrano SERVERS K. Ameres, McDonnell Bros. E.M.’S G. Arresta, M. Johnson, M. McDonald, M. Terry, D. Valle LECTORS G. Rivera, O. Valle GREETERS J. McCulley 11 AM Fr. Bill Gill SERVERS S & S May E.M.’S T. Alegria, G. Bauer, S. McCulley, L. Robins LECTORS J. Hanlon, S. May GREETERS C. Brown, C. Butler 5 PM Fr. Joe Finnerty SERVERS R. Anderson E.M.’S N. Conroy, L. DeRobertis, J. Rose LECTORS anyone available ALTAR MINISTRY
ALTARS: J. Ripalone
ALTAR CLOTHS: G. Bauer
HAND LINENS - Nov 7—13—A. Beatty
SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL
November 6—H. Ferguson
November 13—P. Pellegrino
HAMPTON CENTER
November 6—J. McCarthy
November 13—S. Raynor
Rosary—November 10—A. Petrone
Mass Intentions for the Week of Nov 7-13
Monday 12:00 Julia Enstine
Tuesday 8 AM Peg Hill
Wednesday 12:00 Arthur Shine
Thursday 12:00 Donna J. Staresinich
Friday 12:00 Jacques Bodeau
Saturday 5 PM Robert Murphy
Sunday 8:00 June McKenna
9:30 People of the Parish &
Thomas Manglaviti, Sr.
11:00 Louis J. Profera, Julia
Enstine, Fr. Ed Kiernan,
Ronald Kane
12:30 Mass in Spanish
5 PM Clair Hauck
Memorials To donate the flowers on the altar or bread, wine
and/or candles offered at Mass each week, please
contact the parish office.
Pastor’s Letter November 5/6 Dear Parish Family, Autumn is truly a season of God’s mercy. More than four hundred years ago the English poet and cleric John Donne wrote these words reflecting on this season.
God made sun and moon to distinguish seasons, and day and night, and we cannot have the fruits of the earth but in their seasons; but God hath made no decree to distinguish the seasons of his mercies; in Paradise, the fruits were ripe the first minute, and in heaven it is always autumn, his mercies are ever in their maturity.
There is no season to God’s mercy. There is no time during which we must wait for it, no time in which it is unavailable. We humans often seem to worry about when and if we will receive mercy, but the scriptures offers us an endless amount of assurance that we have already received an unimaginable depth of mercy. This realization was at the heart of Thomas Merton’s conversion and one of the first books he wrote. The Sign of Jonas was a reflection on this single line from the book of Jonas: “I have always overshadowed Jonas with My mercy, and cruelty I know not at all. Have you had sight of Me, Jonas My child? Mercy within mercy within mercy.” In autumn here at Sacred Heart we remember God’s mercy in the love we have for all those who have died and who now we trust live within that mercy. This past week we celebrated the feast of All Saints and All Souls, a time to believe in the welcome given to those we have loved so much in this life. No matter what they endured in this life, their lives are full and alive in God’s presence. This year has been special too as our year of mercy. Our own open doors became a living sign of the inspirational message of mercy that Pope Francis challenged us to realize in our church. Mercy is a way of going beyond the ordinary hurts and struggles that divide people in this life and to extend to one another a little bit of heaven — undeserved and generously given mercy. The great Jubilee Year comes to an end for us on Thursday, November 10. But so many of those who have shared in the prayer and works of this year have told me that it must not end. They want to pray, they want to continue to be Anchors of Mercy. Is not that the whole point of a year of mercy: to learn something of God that is truly enduring? I have every confidence that the spirit of mercy will always be alive here at Sacred Hearts. In heaven it is always autumn. God’s mercies are always at their maturity. Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Michael A. Vetrano
A Year of Mercy
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If you are interested email Fr. Mike: [email protected]
Upcom
ing Events
Closing of the Holy Doors of Mercy :: November 10, 2016
Our year long celebration of mercy is almost complete.
Bishop William Murphy will be here on Thursday,
November 10th at 12 noon Mass to celebrate the
conclusion of the year of mercy. Please join with our
bishop and with students from OLH and McGann
Mercy as we give thanks for this year of mercy.
SHJM celebrates Veteran’s Day
Sunday, November 13th at 9:30 AM Mass
All men and women who have served our country in the armed forces
are invited to come to the 9:30 Mass on November 13th as we honor
your service and ask God’s blessing. You are welcome to attend in
uniform if you wish or to wear another insignia or sign of your service.
We welcome the opportunity during this month of thanksgiving to
express our gratitude to you.
Parish S
ocial Ministry
News from the Office of Social Ministry:
Jeannine Rose
RCIA :: Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults
All Baptized adults in need of preparation to receive
First Eucharist, or Confirmation are invited to attend
RCIA. The next class is scheduled for Tuesday,
November 15, 2016, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center.
To Register: Please contact Jeannine Rose, Parish
Social Ministry 631 283-0097. You’ve been thinking
of taking the next step for a long time, now is the
time to begin the process. All are welcome!
Legion of Mary
The Next Meeting of the Legion of Mary at Sacred
Hearts of Jesus and Mary will be held on Monday,
November , 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Chapel room in the
Parish Center. It’s not too late to join…Membership is
ongoing. All are welcome!
Plan on attending to see what this ministry is all about.
Please contact Jeannine Rose, Parish Social Ministry,
631 283-0097 for more information or to register.
Resources for Voters Tuesday November 8 is election day. All Catholics are encouraged to vote and to take advantage of the many fine Faithful Citizenship guides:
www.drvc.org :: Website of the Diocese of Rockville Center
www.usccb.org :: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops www.nyscatholicc.org :: New York State Catholic Conference
Novem
eber—M
onth of the Holy S
ouls
Patrick M. Keane William Bratek Lawrence P. Crowley John Saladino William H. Duggan, Jr. Stanley J. Witkowski, Jr. Eileen M. Finlay Anna Veneranda Fiore Stanley G. Balserus William W. Culver Eleanor R. Finalborgo Sarah Cecile Havemeyer Roseanne Loeffler Vincent R. Zaluski Donald E. Fanning
Roger Williams Peter C. Nikolich Mary Ann Campos Robert Michael Kruckel, Jr. Maria Abreu Janice S. Pierce Mary C. Keady John F. Sullivan Thomas Joseph Selby Agnes Rohrs Douglas Warren Murtha Francis J. Berkhout Richard E. Manzo Frank Matthes Walter D. O’Hearn, Jr.
Scott R. Guldi Sandy Mary Worrell Nora “Peg” Teresa Scanlon Steven James Pryzby Emilio Crisafi Sheila Ann Sullivan William McLaughlin Barbara Mann Julia H. Enstine Rev. Edward J. Kiernan Ronald Kane George V. Keckeisen Robert Royce Riggio, MD. Marc Daconta Walter Diesing
We remember those parishioners who passed away since our last All Souls Day
The souls of the just are in the hands of God
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
November is the Month of the Holy Souls.
Our church has the custom of giving a place of
honor to a book in which parishioners write the
names of their deceased. We recall and pray
for our beloved dead, trusting in God's eternal
love and mercy to welcome them into the glory
of heaven.
We invite you to share this time of remembrance by writing in the book the names of
those friends and loved ones who have fallen asleep in Christ. The book will be
conveniently located in the church's center aisle.
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s Music at the Basilica:: November 19 at 7:00 PM A Community Celebration of Thanksgiving with the King’s Chapel Full Gospel Choir and Basilica Choirs
Come together to raise our voices at this most thankful time of the year! We welcome
and join with the Kings Chapel Choir in a
community celebration of thanksgiving. Come raise
your voices together and give thanks for all god’s
blessings!
Light refreshments will be served.
A free will offering will be taken to benefit both
churches.
Sunday December 4, 2016 3 PM
Basilica of
Sacred Hearts of
Jesus & Mary
Choirs, Musicians,
Strings Ensemble
Lessons and Carols is a traditional Advent Service that began in King’s College,Cambridge, England in 1918. This historic service includes Old and New Testament readings anticipating the birth of our Savior, followed by the singing of a carol appropriate for that reading. Our program will consist of nine readings (lessons) and songs (carols).
Religious E
ducation Sacred Hearts Basilica YOUTH GROUP We welcomes all 8th Grade and High School teens!
Wednesday Night Youth Group Youth Group meets on November 9th from 6-8 PM Summer Youth Group Service Trip Catholic Heart Work Camp July 2 -8, 2017 Spots have been reserved for next summers Catholic Heart Work Camp. We will be traveling to Groton, MA for a week of service.
A deposit of $125 will be accepted to reserve your spot today. Contact Maura for more information! heartworkcamp.com
Maura Mandato: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @ shyg168
Religious Education News
Dear Friends:
I want to thank Jennifer Ferrantino for the wonderful work she has done here at SHJM over the past three years. I also want to assure you that we will be doing everything we can to support the program for our children in the days ahead. Choosing a new director is a priority and we want to take the time needed to find the right person.
Meanwhile—you can continue to communicate with the religious education office by phone and email. The best current email is [email protected]
Within the next two weeks I will be meeting with our catechists to assess our needs as we make plans going forward. Again, thanks so much to Jen and for your understanding and cooperation.
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Secular Franciscans meet on the Second Sunday of the
month after the 11 AM Mass in
the Parish Center. You are
always welcome to come to our
meetings. Please come, bring a
friend, bring a snack for breakfast,
and we supply the coffee.
Resurrection Prayer Group :: meets on Tuesdays at 6 PM in the Parish Center. Come share your healing gifts with us. Prayer requests are always welcome.
Spiritual Book Group :: Spiritual Book Group has resumed. They meet on Tuesdays, at 1 PM, in the Parish Center. All are welcome.
Pray for Our Sick Peg Jordan & Pat Jordan
John Lynch
Patrick & Eileen Connolly
Suzanne Parillo
Bobby & Caroline Parillo
Ebby Culver
Elizabeth Joyce
Robert Melter
Patricia Kahl
John Schizas
Daniel Sheerin
Bailey & Richard Brown
Michelle Cropp
Ann O’Brien
Jeanne Gallagher
Carol McNally
Capt. Mark Enne
Daniel Paluszek
Mary Nadurak
Finley Behringer
Memorials: Altar Flowers
The Main Altar Flowers for this week were given in loving memory of Walter & Marian Sarosy by
Marilyn and Paul Stengel & family.
Blessed Mother and St. Joseph’s altar flowers were given in loving memory of Eileen Essay and Isabel Essay by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Essay.
Bread, wine & candles for this week were given in honor of St. Martin of Tours and in loving memory of Jacques Bodeau by his wife, Yvonne.
Be A Year Round Friend and Supporter of SHJM It’s that time of year when the days get colder and a time when many many SHJM parishioners have active plans. The migration of summer visitors, people heading to warmer climes for the winter, vacations, and travels all diminish the numbers of those who are able to worship here each week. But please remember that our parish itself is here year round and we never take a break from service and ministry. Last year we began a program of planned, automated giving, called First Fruits. It was a huge success and well over 10% of our supporters participate in this way. It enabled our parish to maintain a more consistent year round income. Automated giving can help insure that our parish remains strongly supported. So here are some ways you can do this: First Fruits: The easiest, and best if you are technologically challenged is to enroll in First Fruits. All you need to do is give us a void check and fill out a Frist Fruits Form. You can get one on our website, at the rectory, or at the back of church. First Fruits transfers a contribution either weekly or monthly from your checking account to the church.
Online Bill Pay: Chances are your bank already had a online check writing service called Bill Pay. If you have online access to your checking account you can set it up to write a regular check to SHJM. Just visit your online banking site and set it up for the contribution you desire. Remember to include your Envelope Number Pay Pal: Pay pal is another way you can make regular contributions. Soon it will also be a way that you can contribute using Credit Cards. Check our website and check back here for more information.
Regional S
chool
Our Lady of the Hamptons OLH Prep 6 student James Conigliaro of Wainscott
took the first place medal at the Catholic Middle
Schools Athletics Association championships held at Sunken Meadow State
Park. He paced his team to an outstanding victory at the diocesan finals, with
classmate Hector Maldonado of Montauk and fifth grader Michael Gilbert of
East Hampton medaling in the top twenty-five.
The next meeting of the OLH Alumni Association will be held on Thursday evening, November 10
at 7PM.
In anticipation of the Thirty-fifth anniversary of OLH, the list of alumni is being compiled. Plans will be in place for a gathering of graduates from 1982-2016, as well as graduates of Our Lady of Poland School (1961-1982) and Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (1926-1982). If you are an alumnus, or know of anyone, please send either their email contact or physical address to Sister Kathy at 160 North Main Street, Southampton…or [email protected]. Celebrate the great legacy of Catholic education on the East End!
We invite parishioners and friends to learn more about Our Lady of the Hamptons by visiting the website www.olh.org. Tours can be arranged at any time….even during the summer…. by calling 283-9140.
Billy Giglio, OLH ’12 and McGann Mercy ’16 recently visited the students at OLH after graduation from basic training in the US Marine Corps.
The youngest member of the OLH ballet program , Mollie Wassle
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We know we are getting to the end of the liturgical year as our Sunday readings focus more and more
on themes of death and dying, end-times and the afterlife. In this Sunday’s readings, we learn about
the brothers who refuse to transgress what they believe is God’s law and hence are tortured and killed.
To us, refusing to eat pork may seem a poor reason to subject oneself to a brutal death, but this isn’t
about pork; it’s about one’s faithfulness to God. We also learn, once again, that Jesus is not to be
tricked by his opponents, this time regarding the resurrection. While the Sadducees show their limited
vision of an afterlife, concerned more about a man’s right to a woman (and no concern about the
woman, herself), Jesus informs them that in the resurrection there is no marriage. There, all are like
the angels, children of God. We could add “neither male nor female.” The ultimate union with God
makes all equal in worth and welcome. Rather than worry ourselves about the resurrection, we would
be better to attend to our own faithfulness to God and, in St. Paul’s words to the Thessalonians, check
that we are doing and will continue to do what we have been instructed.
Reflections On the Gospel
November 6, 2016
RESOURCES FOR THOSE SEEKING AN
ALTERNATIVE TO ABORTION:
Rockville Centre Diocese, 516-678-5800, ext.626, www.drvc.org/respectlife
Birthright, 631-728-8900, 800-550-4900
Healing post-abortion: Rachel's Vineyard, 877-467-3463, www.rachelsvineyard.org Life Issues discussed for young adults: www.loveandfidelity.org
40 DAYS FOR LIFE HAS BEGUN -- September 28 through November 6th. Launched in 2007, 40 days for life has become one of the largest Pro-Life efforts, with tens of thousands participating worldwide. In an attempt to address the over one-million abortions per year in our nation alone, this period of prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigils at abortion centers, gives each of us a chance to contribute.
Please participate in whatever way you can to promote respect for the new life of the unborn. For more information go to www.40daysforlife.com.
NEED HELP DECIDING ON OUR OBLIGATIONS FOR VOTING? Need guidance on such questions as... Do I have to vote at all, since I do not like either candidate? Can I,in good conscience, vote for a party whose platform contains the strongest and most far reaching pro-abortion position perhaps in history? Try www.ewtn.com/vote for help.
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Nuestra Fe Informa Nuestra Consciencia – La conciencia cristiana bien formada no permite a nadie favorecer con el propio voto la realización de un programa político o la aprobación de una ley particular que contengan propuestas alternativas o contrarias a los contenidos fundamentales de la fe y la moral. Ya que las verdades de fe constituyen una unidad inseparable, no es lógico el aislamiento de uno solo de sus contenidos en detrimento de la totalidad de la doctrina católica. El compromiso político a favor de un aspecto aislado de la doctrina social de la Iglesia no basta para satisfacer la responsabilidad de la búsqueda del bien común en su totalidad. Los católicos a menudo afrontan decisiones difíciles sobre cómo votar. Es por esto que es tan importante votar de acuerdo con una conciencia bien formada que perciba la relación apropiada que existe entre los bienes morales. Un católico no puede votar a favor de un candidato que toma una posición a favor de algo intrínsecamente malo, como el aborto provocado, la eutanasia, el suicidio asistido, el sometimiento deliberado de los trabajadores o los pobres a condiciones de vida infrahumanas, la redefinición del matrimonio en formas que violan su significado esencial, o comportamientos racistas, si la intención del votante es apoyar tal posición. En tales casos un católico sería culpable de cooperar formalmente con un mal grave. Pero al mismo tiempo, un votante no debería usar la oposición a un mal intrínseco de un candidato para justificar una indiferencia o despreocupación hacia otras cuestiones morales importantes que atañen a la vida y dignidad humanas. Como católicos, no votamos basándonos en una sola cuestión. La posición de un candidato respecto a una sola cuestión no es suficiente para garantizar el apoyo del votante. Sin embargo, la posición de un candidato respecto a una sola cuestión relacionada con un mal intrínseco, como es el apoyo al aborto legal o la promoción del racismo, puede llevar legítimamente al votante a descalificar a un candidato y no recibir su apoyo. Formando la conciencia para ser ciudadanos fieles, §§30, 34, 42
Congreso de la Mujer Latina del East End - el sábado, 12 de noviembre, de las 8:30 AM hasta las 3:00 PM en el salón parroquial de Bridgehampton. Para informarse llame a Blanca (631) 838-8546.
Aniversario del Grupo del Rosario - Todos están invitados al aniversario del grupo del Rosario de la parroquia en Hampton Bays el domingo, 13 de noviembre, comenzando con el Rosario a las 3:30 PM y seguida por la Misa y una pequeña fiesta.
Rincón de Información
Curso Pre-Bautismal El curso se da el último domingo de cada mes a la 1:30 PM en el Apostolado Hispano en Southampton o a las 5:00 PM en la iglesia en East Hampton. Este mes el curso será el domingo, 27 de noviembre. En diciembre el curso será el 18 de diciembre. Favor de llevar la copia del acta de nacimiento del niño. Bautizos en Southampton serán el 6 de noviembre, el 11 de diciembre, el 1º de enero y el 5 de febrero. El Asesor de Inmigración de Caridades Católicas En el Apostolado Hispano en Southampton el jueves, 10 de noviembre, de las 2:00 a las 5:00 PM. Comunidad de Oración para Adultos y Familias Los martes a las 7:30 PM en el salón parroquial. El 3r martes de cada mes - la hora santa en la iglesia. Preparación Pre Matrimonial – Para casarse por la iglesia, haga una cita para una entrevista con P. Cesar, P. Esteban o P. Jesús. El curso pre-matrimonial se da por seis domingos, de las 9 AM al mediodía comenzando el primer domingo de octubre o de febrero. Divina Misericordia - Misa en la Basílica el cuarto miércoles de cada mes a las 8:00 PM. Requisitos para el Bautismo de un Niño Curso: Para bautizar a su hijo, es necesario que los padres y padrinos asistan al curso pre-bautismal. Padrinos: Debe escoger a los padrinos conscientes de los requisitos. Los padrinos tienen que ser católicos bautizados, confirmados y que han hecho su Primera Comunión y deben poder comulgar. El padrino (madrina) debe ser un(a) soltero(a) o debe ser casado por la iglesia. Permisos: Si viven afuera de la zona servida por el Apostolado Hispano, necesitan una carta de su párroco dándonos permiso para bautizar su hijo. Padre Cesar Lara: Cel. 631-332-5300 Padre Jesus Arellano: Cel. 929-257-3467 Padre Esteban: Cel. 631-375-1001; Fax: 631-287-0986 Horas del Apostolado: miércoles a viernes de las 2-5 PM
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