st. john’s preschool celebrates 40 years!
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Blessings on the Newly Bap-
tized Members
Twenty-fifth Sunday
September 22, 2019
St. John’s Preschool Celebrates 40 Years!
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Our Vision and Mission Statement guides our pastoral planning
Established in 1922, the parish
family of St. John the Baptist Church
welcomes and invites all people to our
community, especially those in need.
Guided by the Holy Spirit we are
sustained by the Sunday Eucharist,
the Word of God, and the
Sacraments. All are encouraged to
share their time, talent and treasure
as we grow in love through our
Catholic faith and the life, death and
resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
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]
Maintenance: Servio Ortiz
Weekend Priest Assistants: Father Ted Howard and 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.stjohnthebaptistchurch.org General Mailbox/Front Desk: ext. 10. Contact us by email: [email protected]
Pastoral Council Members, 2019-2020
Dan Bealey
Linda Bealey
Rosemary Desimone
Dr. Barbara Fontana (trustee)
Michelle Gaffney
Michelle Gallucci
Kevin Heavey
Vinny Manzello
Maria Maxell
Rich Rossin (trustee)
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
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Faith Formation begins
this week,
September 22, 2019!
We have 450 young people in Faith Formation.
We have 39 Catechists,
and we are looking for just one more!
(Might it be you?)
1st Graders will be part of the 9:15 Mass, September, 22.
Registration is now closed.
Should a family still need to register
we will do our best to accommodate you.
Please contact Jane Oliva.
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The Mass Intention Book for the coming year is now open.
Please make your arrangements by visiting the Parish Office in person.
Mass intentions are on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting in
October we will be able to take requests by telephone or email.
At this time, please be aware that up to four announced masses can be
arranged. This will give everyone more of an opportunity for the masses
they would like.
Thank you for your understanding.
Parish Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9-5.
St. John’s Preschool 40th Anniversary
This Sunday, September 22nd!
Join us at the 11:15 mass today
and ask God’s blessings on all those
who have been part of our Preschool!
Reception following in the parish hall
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Information Night How Does Someone Become a Catholic?
How Does a Catholic get confirmed? for Family Members, Friends, and those who have any
questions about the Catholic Church. Date: this coming Wednesday, Sept 25th Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Place: Church Presenter: Fr. Frank
Linus Ministry
The Linus Ministry will resume after
its summer hiatus on this Thursday,
September 20. Its members meet on the
third Thursday of the month September
through June in the parish hall from 10
AM to 12 Noon. The members crochet
and knit blankets for those who are ill
and/or homebound. If you would like to
get involved in our parish life through
this ministry, please call the Outreach Office at 929-4339 ext. 22.
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Recycling
In the cutest voice, an 8-year-old
girl asked her father to start
recycling. He chuckled and asked,
“Why?” She replied, “So you can
help me save the planet.” He chuckled
again and asked, “And why do you
want to save the planet?” “Because that's where I keep all
my stuff,” she said.
Last year the recycling bin added a little over $5000 to the
Outreach Budget. If you bring your cans and bottles to the
recycling bin in the upper parking lot, not only can you help
to save our world, but you can support Outreach in helping
some of those who are need in our world. We so appreciate
the work of the Dennehy, Monticciolo, Mulcahy, and
Valentino families in making this possible. You can make
their task a little less arduous. Sometimes the bags they
are opening are filled with dirty bottles, cans, and ants.
Yuck! Please clean your bottles and cans before placing
them in the bin. These people do an amazing job; please
make it a little easier.
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Pancake Mix
Coffee
Laundry soap
Dish Soap
Registration is now open
for the new parish Senior Group!
First meeting: Wednesday, November 13
9:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
The group will be meeting the 2nd Wed. of the month
Forms are in the parish office and church sacristy.
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Brief History of our Preschool, 1979-2019 During the summer of 1979 there was a “summer
camp” run by Pat and Paul Baker. Over the course
of the six weeks of camp, parents began to talk
about a parish preschool. Jane Brady was a teacher
at the summer camp, and Jane decided to bring the
idea to the pastor, Father John Vitsas. Jane wanted
to start a program that would be well rounded and
grounded in the Catholic faith. That was in August
of 1979. Father Charles Erhart was the associate pastor at the time. He became a
“cheerleader” for the idea of the preschool and became the “moderator” of the new
parish program.
The Preschool started three weeks later, the first Wednesday after Labor Day. Jane
was the founding director and teacher of the two-day program (three year olds).
Lorraine Rooney was the first teacher of the three-day program (four year olds).
There was two aides (Pat Asquino and Janet Tooker) and a health teacher (Jeannette
Dierberger). The preschool was well-received and word spread through town. In
the fall of 1980, afternoon sessions were added for the three and the four year olds.
Jane, Lorraine and the aides continued to staff the preschool. Waiting lists began to
be needed — the classes were filled to capacity, and enrollment was at 72 for many
years.
Jane Brady continued as director of the preschool until June of 1994. The next
director was Katherine Bedard, who stayed for three years. The next director was
Jennifer Villacci from 1996 until 2001. Jennifer added more classes, and rooms
were modified to accommodate the increase in preschoolers. Gayle Mercurio, a
teacher at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School in Riverhead, was hired by
Monsignor John Sullivan and began in September, 2001.
Gayle is our current Preschool Director.
The Preschool has met all New York State requirements,
and created three classes for both the 3s and 4s. In the
fall of 2013 “Talented Twos” were added to the preschool
program. The parents are offered a flexible schedule of
whatever days and times are best for their families.
St. John’s Preschool
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Celebrates 40 Years!
Preschool Directors, Teachers and Aides, 1979-2019 (We’ve tried to include everyone. Please let us know who we might have left out!)
Directors:
Jane Brady
Katherine Bedard
Jennifer Villaci
Gayle Mercurio
Teachers and Aides:
Linda Adragna
Kristin Arabio
Patricia Asquino
Judy Baumann
Vanessa Begonia
Christine Block
Sandra Bretton
Stephanie Carraciola
Linda Carella
Marie Carros
Carol Cotter
Mary Cracco
Terri DaVolio
Jacki Delaney
Jennifer Desiderio
Jeannette Dierberger
Dawn DiPierdomenico
Gail Donoghue
Barbara Fiermonti
Eileen Finter
Patricia Hipp
Jeanne Hogan
Deanna Jakubowski
Lisette Kiely
Susan Kolb
JoAnne Kutsch
Donna LoNigro
Helga Maguire
Mary Malandrino
Kathy Metzler
Denise Mingoia
Susan Plattner
Geralyn Podlas
Dawn Ranagan
Kristin Rayburn
Karen Ray
Lorraine Rooney
Carol Schroeder
Jennifer Scully
Kristin Stella
Susan Stickle
Christine Strovink
Janet Tooker
Fran Turecamo
Jane Vigliotta
Kathleen Walter
Evelyn Worm
Doreen Williamson
Many thanks to
the volunteers
who have helped
in our preschool
these 40 years!
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United States Catholic Conference of Bishops https://www.usccb.org
The readings are available in printed form and also you can listen to them on audio
Catholic Online https://www.catholic.org/bible/daily_reading/
Deacon Keith Fournier’s video of the readings
Mass Presiders
This Weekend:
Deacons Preach
Saturday, Sept 21, 5:00 p.m.
Father Ted
Sunday, Sept 22, 7:30 a.m.
Msgr. Bennett
Sunday, Sept 22, 9:15 a.m.
Father Frank
Sunday, Sept 22, 11:15 a.m.
Father Frank
Next Weekend:
Saturday, Sept 28, 5:00 p.m.
Father Frank
Sunday, Sept 29, 7:30 a.m.
Father Frank
Sunday, Sept 29, 9:15 a.m.
Msgr. Bennett
Sunday, Sept 29, 11:15 a.m.
Father Frank
SUNDAY READINGS
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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
enrollment forms in the parish office, or you can sign up
online at www.faithdirect.net by using our church code, NY67.
Special Collections: 9/22 St. Pius X
9/29 Outreach
10/6 Respect Life
10/13 Grammar Schools
10/20 World Mission Sunday
2019 Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal $47,500
Pledges $21,385
Over (Under) ($26,115)
Donors 91
Percent of Goal 45%
Payments $17,080
“You cannot serve both
God and mammon.” Give
what you can to serve
those in need.
WEEKLY COLLECTION
Sunday, September 15 $ 7,265.00
Faith Direct $ 2,766.37
Total $10,031.37
This Time Last Year:
Sunday Collection $ 6,002.00
Faith Direct $ 2,645.77
Total $ 8,647.77
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Upcoming Baptism Dates
October 6
October 20
November 3
December 1
December 29
Please remember
the faithful departed
in your prayers.
Dorothy McGuinness
May she rest in peace.
Monday, September 23, 9am
For the Parishioners of St. John the Baptist
Tuesday, September 24, 9am
Jeffrey LaPorta
Wednesday, September 25, 9am
Robin Amper
Thursday, September 26, 9am
Theresa Venturino
Saturday, September 28, 5pm
Carol Quaranta
Peter Zuhoski
Catherine Commisso
Sunday, September 29,
7:30am
Timothy M. Donnery
9:15am
Andrew McMorris
11:15am
Cosima Imbesi
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, Gregory Walter
For the Homebound, the Sick and in Hospice Care Elizabeth Wiwczar, John Ryan, Vinay Penagaluru
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All are invited to the recitation of the Rosary after the 9 a.m. daily mass and Tuesday evenings at 7:30
Eucharistic Adoration
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration on the main
altar in the church every Wednesday afternoon,
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please join us for prayer and Adoration!
2:00 p.m. Rosary for Life;
3:00 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
In Memoriam
Should you like to donate the candles, bread, wine for the
celebration of the Eucharist, especially in memory of a loved one,
please contact the Parish Office, 631-929-4339, ext 10.
All are welcome to join the monthly
healing service on the first Saturday of
every month. 9 a.m.
Monday-Thursday
9:00 a.m.
WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR
SACRAMENTS (Please see the Parish Website for full details)
Celebration of the Eucharist
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Summer Masses (last Sunday of June thru Labor Day), Sat, 5:00 p.m., Sun, 7:30 & 10:15
Daily Mass: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m.
Holydays of Obligation: posted in bulletin and website
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday, 4:00pm to 4:45pm.
Please feel free to call Fr. Frank and make an appointment to celebrate the sacrament.
Baptism We suggest that you contact us before your child is born! Call or email the Parish Office.
Baptisms are scheduled at least once a month (Sunday) throughout the year.
For more information please visit the parish website (under “Sacraments”).
Marriage Contact the Parish Office so that we can arrange the marriage interview and set your date.
Anointing of the Sick Call the Parish Office, or speak to Father Frank before/after Mass.
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Around our Area and our Diocese
Contact Liz Wilson: 718-591-0681 ext. 3026