The Parish of Saint James

CELEBRATION OF EUCHARIST: MASSES:

DAILY MASS: Monday through Saturday: 8:00 AM Monday through Friday: 12:10 PM

No 12:10 PM Mass January, July, August, September

All Civic Holidays: 9:00 AM only

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM (Family Mass with Children’s Choir), 11:00 AM (Adult Choir) & 12:30 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 fatherjohn@stjamesrcchurch.org

Rev. Innocent Mbaegbu, Associate Pastor

Deacon Rick Brunner Deacon Chris Daniello

Deacon John Horn

Office of Faith Formation - 796-2979 Marianne Mirkow, Gina Drost

Parish Social Ministry—735-8690

Director of Music Ministry – 731-3710 ext. 149

Alfred Allongo

Facility Manager

Thomas Galvin – 516-731-3710 ext. 147

PARISH OFFICE RECEPTIONIST

Parishoffice@stjamesrcchurch.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Phone: 731-3710/Fax: 731-4828

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12 Noon Sunday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Closed Sunday during July and August Closed Mon. - Fri. for Lunch

Between 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Meetings with staff members should be by appointment. Visit us on the web: www.stjamesrcchurch.org

80 Hicksville Road Seaford, New York 11783

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.

September 15, 2019

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SUNDAY, September 15, 2019 8:00 A.M. Angelo & Angelina Fonte 9:30 A.M. Antonelli Family 11:00 A.M. Dylan Eder 12:30 A.M. For The People of St. James, Jose & Gloria Oliveira Michael Giardino Anthony Tabone

Francis Aloysius McFadden, Sr. Lorraine Krug

MONDAY, September 16, 2019 8:00 A.M. Patricia Boody TUESDAY, September 17, 2019 8:00 A.M. Marianne & Thomas Mirkow - Wedding Anniversary Remembrance WEDNESDAY, September 18, 2019 8:00 A.M. Antonio Ventura THURSDAY, September 19, 2019 8:00 A.M. Joseph Bellina FRIDAY, September 20, 2019 8:00 A.M. Emil Antonucci SATURDAY, September 21, 2019 8:00 A.M. Freddi Gasior - 25th Anniversary Andrew Alessandrelli Steven Curattalo & Angelina Dezago 4:00 P.M. Joseph McNulty

SUNDAY, September 22, 2019 8:00 A.M. Laura Murphy - Birthday Remembrance 9:30 A.M. Mary Clifford 11:00 A.M. A Special Intention 12:30 A.M. For The People of St. James, Dolores M. Schiatta Kathleen Orgass Rose Del Pesce - 105th Birthday Remembrance

Paul Nardone

MASS CELEBRANT for September 21st & September 22nd

9/21 ~ 4:00pm ~ Fr. John 9/22 ~ 8:00am ~ Fr. John

9:30am ~ Fr. Innocent 11:00am ~ Fr. John

12:30 pm ~ Fr. Innocent

Celebrants Subject to Change

RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Saturday Confessions

3:00 - 3:45 PM

Omar Albayaty, Maryann Amblo, Vincent

Antonetti, Francine Argila, John Baglione, Deanna

Baisley, James Bianco, Louis Breitbach, Jennifer

Callahan, Greg Capobianco, Philip Capobianco,

Mary Calabrese, JoAnn Chirco, Lori Cicciari,

Leslie Crandall, Florence D’Alto, Agnes Daly,

Dale Daly, Baby James Derleth, James DeVita,

Joan Dlugokencky, Skip Doran, Rosaria Esposito,

Connie Fisher, Thomas Fazio, Caitlin Francis,

Thomas Francis, Andrew Gallo, Eleanor

Gallo, Paul Giacalone, Rosemary Giacalone, Luke

Gruener, Kenneth Hall, Michael Hance, Luke

Horvath, Melissa Huebner, Andrew Johnson,

Jenny Johnson, Scott Johnston, Delphine Julian,

John Kmiotek, Gina Krafinski, Salvatore

Lombardo, Sean Lehosky, Tia Mabanta, Timothy

Maietta, Dakota Maken, Mary Sue Maluda, Pat

Matera, Tara Matthews, Kathleen McCormack,

Megan McCormack, Josephine McDougall,

Erlinda Medina, Janice Mehaffy, Steven Miller,

Marianne Mirkow, Bianca Montenegro, Grace

Nadolny, Barbara Notarstefano, Dennis O’Brien,

Richard Owens, Sister Barbara Ozelski, Diane

Pheffer, Cathy Prykuta , William Quinn, Lenny

Rocillo, Dana Rodriguez, Richard Rogers, Joan

Rose, Francesca Russo, Michaline Salamack,

Cynthia Simson, Karen Stafford, Rosemary Styne,

William Styne, Lee Trua, Sally Ann Waskewich,

Isabella Rose Weiss, Jessica Weiss

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SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK: This Sacrament for those suffering serious illness 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: First Friday of the month - Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel 8:30 AM to 7 PM. Holy Hour and Benediction 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Chapel. Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary for Life - Mondays 7 PM in the Chapel. Divine Mercy and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novenas - Tuesdays at 7 PM in the Chapel. Holy Face Devotion - First Wednesdays following the 8 AM Mass.

The Twenty-Fourth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

September 15, 2019

First Reading:

So the Lord relented in the punishment

he had threatened to inflict on his people. (Ex 32:14)

Psalm:

I will rise and go to my father. (Ps 51)

Second Reading:

This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance:

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. (1

Tm 1:15a)

Gospel: "In just the same way, I tell you,

there will be rejoicing among the angels of God

over one sinner who repents." (Lk 15:10)

WEEKLY READINGS AND OBSERVANCES

Readings for the week of September 15, 2019 Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/Ps 51 3-4, 12-13,

17, 19 [Lk 15:18]/1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-

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Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8/Ps 28:2, 7, 8-9 [6]/Lk 7:1-

10 Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13/Ps 101:1b-2ab, 2cd-3ab,

5, 6 [2]/Lk 7:11-17

Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16/Ps 111:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [2]/

Lk 7:31-35

Thursday: 1 Tm 4:12-16/Ps 111:7-8, 9, 10 [2]/Lk

7:36-50 Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12/Ps 49:6-7, 8-10, 17-18, 19-20/

Lk 8:1-3

Saturday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/

Mt 9:9-13

Next Sunday: Am 8:4-7/Ps 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8 [cf. 1a, 7b]/1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-

Observances for the week of September 15, 2019

Sunday: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time;

Catechetical Sunday Monday: Sts. Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian,

Bishop, Martyrs

Tuesday: St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop &

Doctor of the Church

Thursday: St. Januarius, Bishop & Martyr

Friday: Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest, and Paul Chong Ha-sang, & Companions, Martyrs

Saturday: St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist

Next Sunday: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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A NEW ASSOCIATE FOR ST. JAMES CHURCH I am awaiting confirmation of the assignment of Fr. Francis Sarpong as the new associate here at St. James parish. I don’t expect him to begin his work until sometime in October. Fr. Francis Sarpong, who is from Ghana, is in the process of completing the paper work that he needs in order to be granted a Visa to work here in the United States. Please pray for Fr. Francis during this time. I am sure that we will give him the same warm welcome that has been extended to each priest who has come here to serve. As I receive further information I will pass it on to you in the weeks ahead. * * * * * * * * * * * *

Drive Carefully, Schools are now open! * * * * * * * * * * * Think Pumpkin Spice!

“AS WE BEGIN A NEW PARISH YEAR. . .” I am delighted to be back from my summer vacation and annual retreat. It was good to catch up with family and friends, to have time for some additional reading, travel and, yes, even some sleep. Having the opportunity to spend time at the Cenacle Retreat Center in Ronkonkoma was a wonderful occasion for spiritual renewal as I now enter the tenth year serving as the pastor of St. James Parish. While I was away the parish center classrooms were cleaned and readied for our Faith Formation Program and other meetings and gatherings. One of the summer storms took down a large branch of one the trees in front of the parish center, which required a company to come in to clear the area. We also had some low standing branches of several of the trees by the front entrance of the church trimmed to protect cars usually parked in that area. September will begin a number of important activities and events, which will be held here at St. James. Among them are: This weekend, September 15th: Catechetical Sunday. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers the following description of this year’s celebration: ”The 2019 theme will be "Stay With Us." Those parishioners, who the Community has designated to serve as catechists, will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. September 29th: “Fifth Annual Blue Mass” honoring all police officers, firefighters and other first responders. Once again, we want to recognize the contributions these men and women give to us through their generous service. I hope that if you are a police officer, firefighter or first responder that you will join us, together with your families and friends, at the 12:30 PM Mass that day. We are honored that Bishop Richard Henning will be the celebrant and preacher at this special Mass. October 5th: “The Annual Blessing of Animals” by the Shrine to our Blessed Mother at 1:00 PM. I am in the process of setting a new date for the Blessing of Back Packs, which was originally scheduled for this Sunday.

FAREWELL, FR. MELCHIZEDEK! We want to express our sincerest words of gratitude to you, Fr. Melchizedek. We were delighted to have you with us once again this summer. You moved us by your passionate preaching and the devout manner in which you celebrated the Mass. We hope that you enjoyed your time with us and have pleasant memories to bring back with you. We wish you God’s blessings, especially, as you continue your studies in Rome. Again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

A Note From the Pastor

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Fr. John and the Blue Mass Committee

cordially invite you to join us

Sunday, September 29th, at 12:30 PM:

“Fifth Annual Blue Mass”

Honoring all Police Officers, Firefighters and other First Responders. A special invitation extended to all of our

parishioners and their families who are in

The Blessing of “Shields” and “Badges”

will take place at “Blue Fountain” immediately after the Mass.

Refreshments to follow!

A special invitation extended to all of our

parishioners and their families who are in

active service or retired.

Celebrant: Bishop Richard Henning

Fr. John and the Blue Mass Committee

cordially invite you to join us

Sunday, September 29th, at 12:30 PM:

“Fifth Annual Blue Mass”

Honoring all Police Officers, Firefighters and other First Responders. A special invitation extended to all of our

parishioners and their families who are in

active service or retired.

Celebrant Bishop Richard Henning The Blessing of “Shields” and “Badges”

will take place at “Blue Fountain”

immediately after the Mass. Refreshments to follow

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What’s happening in

Faith Formation?

I was reading this week’s gospel and Jesus was explaining to the Pharisees and

Scribes about how things that seem lost are really not. They come back to you, if

you have a bit of patience. Many people when returning home rejoice, just like the

dad of the son who was lost and is now back. The father threw a huge party for his

son, picked out the best food, got him a new outfit. He was so happy to have him

back. I, as you know, have just gotten back from vacation. When I arrived, I felt

just like being the prodigal son. Every time I come home, they are so happy that I’m

back; my mom goes all out making my favorite dishes and my dad always wants to

know what I need. God is the same way. He is so happy every time we step into his

house, even if we have been gone a long time. It has been almost three months since

our students have been in class for Faith Formation. We are excited to welcome

them back with open arms; we don’t have a fatted calf, but we do have books,

Bibles, and teachers who are ready to share their faith, so, Welcome Home.

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Classes begin the week of Sept

24th

Level 7 & 8 Confirmation

Students packets can be found on

our web site. www.stjamesrcc

hurch.org

Our first Parent

Meeting of the Year will be for

Level 7 on October 1,

2019 at 7:00pm in the Hall.

Follow Us on Social Media!

@stjamesfaithfor-

mation

St. James Faith

Formation – Seaford, NY

MyParishApp

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Remembering and Caring for our Senior Priests

Do you ever think about a favorite Pastor or Parish Priest and wonder how they are and where they may be living?

Well, for our Senior Priests who are living at St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility in Amityville, life is good and sometimes very busy.

“We are very happy that more and more of our Priests are taking advantage of this wonderful facility. We thank you for your support, we depend on it, especially now with the increasing costs we are experiencing. We couldn’t do it without you!”

- Rev. Msgr. Thomas Costa, Vicar for Senior Priests

“Since I arrived at St. Pius X, I have found living here like being at home. I have found much happiness with my fellow priests and in the entire community, and I especially appreciate the support I receive. Thank you for helping to make this home possible.”

- Rev. Msgr. T Peter Ryan

Even in retirement our senior priests retain roles as our shepherds, and St. Pius X enables these dedicated men who live there to be fully engaged members of the community. “Still on duty,” they serve as our teachers, counselors, and spiritual leaders.

The special collection for retired priests living at St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility will take place next weekend. Please be as generous as possible! Thank You!

www.drvc.org/stpiusx

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Thank you for your continued support of our Food Pantry. Our current needs are: Paper towels, tissues, ketchup,

hearty soups, canned meats, canned gravy, instant potatoes, pancake mix and jelly.

Thank you for your Participation

in the September 8th Family Mass

The Bracher Family Vested the Altar

The Platz Family Presented the Gifts

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that the shepherd rejoices when he finds one lost sheep.

The story tells us that nothing and no one is insignificant to God who is compassionate

and loving to all. Is there a neighbor or friend of yours who is in temporary need because of a loss of a job or an illness? Please leave a message for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul…we want to help!

The Parish office will be open again on Sunday mornings. Monday - Friday: 9am –12noon and 1pm -8pm Saturday and Sunday: 9am - 12 noon.

Parish Office Hours The Charismatic Prayer Group will return on Monday September 16th. For further information call: Patricia Brodman at (516) 735-7763

or Louise Matthews at (516) 796-7493.

We Welcome into the St. James Community:

Brody Daniel Carmack

Drew Alexander Connolly Olivia Nicolette Gale Gregory Luigi Lloyd

Michael James Santa Elena Stark Tuozzo Emily Leia Tuozzo

Week One

John Tancredi & Nicole Simon

Kevin Brown & Katie Pietrowski

Week Two

Kenneth Nizinski & Jane McNamara

Taylor Banasiak & Marie Dushaj

Week Three

Anthony Leinart & Amanda Hegyes

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COMMUNITY NEWS Worldwide Marriage Encounter

God has entrusted your spouse to your care. Show that you are trustworthy in that care by attending a Worldwide Marriage

Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Nov 8-10, 2019 in Huntington, NY and Jan 31-Feb 2, 2020 in Huntington, NY. For more

information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-996 or visit them at

https://wwmenyli.org/.

Seminary Communion Breakfast The Friends of the Seminary of Immaculate Conception, Huntington, invite you to their Annual Communion Breakfast On Sunday, September 29, 2019. Mass at 10am Followed by breakfast in the Refectory. Celebrant and speaker will be Msgr. Charles R. Fink, Recently appointed Seminary Rector. RSVP by September 20th - $30 per guest. For reservations and information, Seminary Development Office: (631) 423-0483, Ext. 102 ; bmalone@icseminary.edu.

“This Fall, couples who have been married fifty years will be honored at a Mass on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Maria Regina

Roman Catholic Church in Seaford. Mass will begin at 2:00 pm,

Bishop Andrzej Zgleszewski will preside. Registration forms and complete instructions can be obtained at the Parish

Office. Space is limited, registration will be accepted on a first come first served basis.

The forms can also be found on the website www.drvc-faith.org. If you have any questions you may call 516-678-5800,

extension 223.

If you are in 7-12th grade and would like to join the Kidz for Christ in the Friends of the Poor 5K Walk on Saturday, September 28 at Bethpage Community Park please go to www.runsignup.com to register. Your group/team is St. James Young Vincentians and the conference you are walking for is St. James-Seaford. Send an e-mail to youngvinneys@aol.com when you

have completed your registration so we know you

are signed up or if you have any questions. This

event will count for confirmation community service hours and NHS hours.

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Weekly Stewardship of Treasure Report

“Save Time and Donate Online!”

Online Giving is now available for parishioners with WeShare, an easy and convenient way to save time

and support the church. Donating is simple, safe, and completely secure.

With WeShare, you can set up a recurring weekly or monthly transaction using your checking, savings, or credit

card account. You can decide how much to give to any collection and make changes any time, day or night.

Plus, you can leave your checkbook at home on Sundays.

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.

FROM THE EDITOR

BULLETIN DEADLINES

Bulletin Date Due by 9:00am

September 22nd Monday September 16th

September 29th Monday September 23rd

October 6th Monday September 30th

October 13th Monday October 7th

Super Bonanza

$25 Winners

September 2019

Sunday, 9/8 - Christopher Scarola

Monday, 9/9 - Dorothy Tout

Tuesday, 9/10 - Thomas Robinson

Wednesday, 9/11 - Mr. & Mrs.

James Tyler

Thursday, 9/12 - Maryann Capone

Friday, 9/13 - Antoinette Camerlengo

Saturday, 9/14 - Barbara Oemcke

Pray for Our Deceased

WEEK OF: September 1, 2019 Catholic Education CHURCH CAPACITY 850

Sunday Collection Second Collection

MASS ATTENDANCE

$ 10,340.97 $ 1,810.00 4:00pm 445

Online Giving $ 855.82 $ .00 8:00am 242

Weekly Env. $ 1,084.00 $ .00 9:30am 247

Total $ 12, 280.79 $ 1,810.00 11:00am 260

12:30pm 199

1,393

Margaret E. Caramico

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Saturday, September 21, 2019

4:00pm Mallory Auer

Casey Auer Delaney Auer

Rashel Noel Sunday, September 22, 2019

8:00am Megan McCarthy Jimmy Persico

9:30am Andrew Rosenberg

James Henry Prince Ava Birne

11:00am Anthony Laurino Matteo Laurino Giancarlo Laurino

Francesco Laurin

12:30pm Giovanna Napodano Marina Krajewski `

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, 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, September 15th No Scheduled Events

Monday, September 16th 7:00pm Marian Prayer Group - Chapel

7:30pm Charismatic Prayer Group

Tuesday, September 17th

Divine Mercy Prayer Group - Chapel

Wednesday, September 18th

No Scheduled Events

Thursday, September 19th No Scheduled Events

Friday, September 20th

11:00am Our Lady of the Rosary Italian Prayer

Group - Chapel

Saturday, September 21st

No Scheduled Events

THIS WEEK AT ST. JAMES ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE