89 OVERLOOK DRIVE
MASTIC BEACH, NY 11951
PHONE: 631-281-5743
Roman Catholic
Shrine Church of
St. Jude
WWW.STJUDEMB.ORG
[email protected]
FAX: 631-395-5786
“To the Greater Glory of God and the Salvation of Souls.”
Jesus Christ, King of the Universe: - November 23rd 2014
Pastor
Rev. Gregory Yacyshyn
In Residence
Msgr. John Heinlein
Senior Priest
Rev. James Leone
Deacons
Thomas Gillen
Kenneth Geoghan
Mark Herrmann
Joseph Simeone
John Gagliardi
Useful Numbers
Rectory
1-631-281-5743
Parish Outreach
1-631-281-5634
Religious Education
1-631-281-2835
Pre-K
1-631-395-3959
Queen of Apostles
School
1-631-878-1033
St. Vincent de paul
1-631-219-3542
Parish Office
Hours
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday
9:00am–5:00pm
Wednesdays
9:00am–6:00pm
Friday
CLOSED
Saturday
CLOSED
Sunday
9:00am–12:00pm
Closed Holidays
Sacrament: Anointing
of the Sick
Available in danger of
death or whenever there is a
personal need, call the
rectory for an appointment.
Sacrament of
Penance/Confession
Saturdays
4-4:45 pm
Wednesdays
2:00–2:45pm
Also by appointment
Sacrament of
Marriage
Couples wishing to be
married should contact the
rectory at least one year in
advance to meet with one of
the priests to make wedding
arrangements.
Pre-Cana is required for all
couples.
Sacrament of
Baptism
Celebrated most 1st and
3rd Sundays throughout
the year. Please contact the
rectory to set up an appointment with a member of the
staff to arrange for the
Baptismal preparation and
then to arrange for a
Baptisim date.
Parish Outreach
Mon.–Thurs.
9:00AM–1:00PM
Closed Fri., SAT., SUN.,
And Holidays
Important Parish Information
All parish offices are closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, Friday, November 28th & Saturday, November
29th. The rectory will be open on Sunday, November 30th
from 9am. to noon.
There is One Mass on Thanksgiving at 10AM. You may bring
your bread, wine, or other food for your Thanksgiving table
to be blessed at Mass. The collection on Thanksgiving Day
goes to the ‘St. Vincent de Paul Society, Conference at St.
Jude’ to help with extra needs of the poor in our community.
Faith Formation
THANKSGIVING RECESS – There will be NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES BEGINNING on Wed. Nov. 26 – Sat.
Nov. 29, 2014. Classes will resume on Mon. December 1st.
However, the office will be open on Wed. November 26th
from 9-5:30 pm.
Adult ‘Catholicism’ at St. Jude
Fr. Greg is presenting Fr. Robert Barron’s popular 10-part
series Catholicism, in the parish center, on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm with one hour for the video and one hour
for discussion. The remaining dates are November 25th;
December 2nd, 9th; January 6th, 13th, 27th; and February
3rd. If you are not able to attend all weeks, come when you
can!
St. Vincent de Paul News
Plans are underway for our 5th Annual Christmas Wreath
Sale. This year we are offering “Advance Sales for 24”
Wreaths” for $15.00. Volunteers will be at Masses next
weekend November 29th & 30th with order forms. Pick-up
will be at the St. Jude Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 6th or after Masses on Sunday, December 7th. Please
call 219-3542 with any questions or for more information.
Outreach News
Thank you so much for your continuous generosity to Outreach. With your help, St. Jude is providing Thanksgiving
dinners for 300 families in the community.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination of Bishop William Murphy
Sunday, November 30, 2014 12:30 pm Mass Cathedral of
Saint Agnes, Rockville Centre, New York His Eminence
Timothy Cardinal Dolan will be the homilist. All are invited
to come and join Bishop Murphy in this Liturgy of Thanksgiving.
Masses for the Week
Saturday, November 22, 2014
5:00pm
7:30pm
William Rutkowski †
Parishioners of St. Jude
Sunday, November 23, 2014
8:00am
9:30am
11:30am
5:00pm
Famiglia Porcelli †
Felice Maldari †
Henry A. Maurer †
Frank Pisano †
MONDAY, November 24, 2014
9:00am
Eileen Huff †
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
9:00am
Deceased members of the
Cully Family
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
9:00am Intentions of Erin & Laura Sayars
12 Noon (Guild) Eladio Cabrera & Ana I.
Gonzalez †, Jennie Paruolo †, Jake Reventlo †,
Intentions of Don & Anna Bull ‘70th Wedding
Anniversary’
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Lighthouse Catholic Media
The Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, Hell - Fr. Michael Schmitz
In this exceptional presentation, Fr. Mike tackles four very difficult topics: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell. This talk addresses the question:
What happens when I die? As a bonus, Lighthouse has provided an excerpt
from Dr. Scott Hahn’s talk Purgatory: Holy Fire.
Christmas Tree Lighting
We will have our ‘Annual Christmas Tree Lighting’ sponsored by the J.V.
Kavanaugh Council of the Knights of Columbus on Tuesday, December 2nd
at 6PM on the front lawn of the parish center nearest to Neighborhood Rd.
All parishioners and our friends in the community are invited to attend in
‘Keeping Christ in Christmas’. All are welcome for light refreshments immediately following at the Council Hall on Madison St. & Pawnee Avenue.
Living Stewardship
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who give evidence
that Christ is the Lord in their lives through adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, attendance at Benediction or Forty Hours devotion.
Keep Christ in Christmas Lawn Signs
Friday, November 28, 2014
The Shrine of St. Jude Knights of Columbus, ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ signs
will be available for pickup at the Christmas Fair on December 6th for all
who previously ordered. Any questions please contact the Grand Knight,
Benny Schiraldi at 281-6501.
Saturday, November 29, 2014
McGann-Mercy Alumni
10:00am
Pietro Gullo †
9:00am
Mary Petralia †
“Happy Birthday“
8:30am Michael Clancy Sr. †
5:00pm Anthony F.Jeans †
7:30pm Parishioners of St. Jude
Sunday, November 30, 2014
8:00am Anna Campagna †
9:30am Gino Iapaolo †
11:30am Giuseppe Cumbo †
5:00pm Frank Pisano †
† Denotes Mass is for deceased
For the Sick: Patricia Ambrosino, Paula Arbaiza,
Benjamin Archer, Joseph & Cindy Balzer, Christina
Bobas, Joseph Boyle, Gary & Jennifer Brendel, Rev.
Robert Burgess, Francis X. Butler, Dana Celentano,
Al Clerico, Samantha Davis, Robert DiFrancesco,
Joann Dillman, Raymond Dhyne, Tara Doring,
Michael Drury, JoAnn Eppaillat, Joe Fazio, Joseph
& Stephanie Frigano, Edward Fusco Sr., Felice
Gagliardi, Nora Getchell, Ann & Frank Giordano,
George Gunther, Greg Haren, Steven Heerbrandt,
Marybeth and Virginia Hoffman, Gary J., Matthew
Kaminsky, Lawrence Katz, Jonathan Koenig, John
Kurz, Toni Lawery, Philomena Leone, Lewery Family, Freddy Liguori, Mr. & Mrs.C. Linsalata, Marilyn
Lyden, James McGaughey, Ronald Nappe, Jessica &
Joan Passaro, Frank Perez, Linda Perrier, Elvin Rodriguez, Justina Rodriquez, Eugene & Salvatore Russo,
Vito Schiraldi, Kelly Steffen, Helen Sundaman,
Alexa Elizabeth Temple, Richard Thomas, Desmond
Vella, Madeline Villardi, Stefanie & James Walsh
For the Deceased: Stephen Berg, Salvatore
Rianna, Thomas P. Maher, Mildred Blakely, Lorraine
M. Cullington
For the Military: John Abel, Nicholas Acierno,
Matt Corica, Michael Cuervo, Daniel Engo, Cody
Farrell, Kyle Christopher Gray, Patrick Gross, Jeffrey
Holmes, Chris Howell, Steven Kay, Richard Kruger,
T.J. Kurlowicz, Chris Manakides, Thomas Mannix,
John Maresca, Richard Mclaughlin, Anthony Ochoa
Jr., Katherine M. Onorato, Ramon Ortiz, Matthew
Parenti, Rich Pinckney, Kerri-Anne Pliego, Gerard
Posillico, John Redding, Jr., Eric Reilly, Vinnie Riveria, Steven Schloesser, Carl Seaman, Don Skelton,
Arlise A. Smith, Bobby Sosa, Anthony Thompson,
Timothy Weisner, Robert Weyer
Calling all alumni young and old, are welcome to join the McGann-Mercy
Alumni Flag Football Game on Saturday, November 29th. Registration
begins at 10 am in the Sports Stadium; game starts at 10:30 am. Can’t play?
Come cheer on those that can! A BBQ will follow. Don’t miss out on all the
fun! For more information, call 631.727.5900, ext. 334
A Huge Success
The annual “Outreach Thanksgiving Bake Sale” reached an all-time high
of (exactly) $900.00. This fundraiser is hosted each year by the Rosary Altar
Society. Along with their time and talent, and our very generous parishioners, we were able to continue to bless our parish families at Thanksgiving.
“Kudos to St. Jude Church!”
Pizza, Prayer and New Friends
Parish Center
Small group activities, Video presentations, Refreshments and
fellowship. For information e-mail [email protected] or you can
call the rectory
Grades 7 and 8
Friday Night: 7 – 8:30
Grades 9 – 12
Sunday Night: 6-8pm
From the Pastor
Novermber 23rd, 2014
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
orporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy
Mercy as it is here contemplated, is said to be a virtue influencing one’s will to have compassion for,
and if possible, to alleviate another’s misfortune. It is the teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas (d. 1274) that
although mercy is, as it were, the spontaneous product of charity, yet it is to be reckoned a special virtue
adequately distinguishable from this latter. In cataloging it the Scholastics consider that it refers to the quality of justice mainly because, like justice, it controls relations between distinct persons. Its motive is the
misery which one discerns in another, particularly in so far as this condition is deemed to be, in some sense
at least, involuntary. Obviously, the necessity which is to be assisted can be either of body or soul. Hence it
is customary to enumerate both corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
•To
•To
•To
•To
•To
•To
•To
feed the hungry;
give drink to the thirsty;
clothe the naked;
shelter the homeless
visit the sick;
ransom the captive/visit the imprisoned;
bury the dead.
The spiritual works of mercy are:
•To instruct the ignorant;
•To counsel the doubtful;
•To admonish sinners;
•To bear wrongs patiently;
•To forgive offences willingly;
•To comfort the afflicted;
•To pray for the living and the dead.
It will be seen from these divisions that the works of mercy practically coincide with the various forms of almsgiving,
as St. Thomas regards them. The word alms is a corruption of the Greek eleemosyne (mercy). The doing of works of mercy is
not merely a matter of exalted counsel; there is as well a strict precept imposed both by the natural and the positive Divine
law enjoining their performance. That the natural law enjoins works of mercy is based upon the principle that we are to do
to others as we would have them do to us.
The Divine command is set forth in the most stringent terms by Christ, and the failure to comply with it is visited
with the supreme penalty of eternal damnation (Matthew 25:41): “Then He shall say to those on his left, ‘Depart from
me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry, and you gave me no
food, I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink, a stranger, and you gave me no welcome, naked, and you gave me no
clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.’” Here it is true there is mention directly and explicitly of only the
corporal works of mercy. As, however, the spiritual works of mercy deal with a distress whose relief is even more imperative
as well as more effective for the grand purpose of man’s creation, the injunction must be supposed to extend to them also.
Besides, there are the plain references of Christ to such works as fraternal correction (Matthew 18:15) as well as the forgiveness of injuries (Matthew 6:14). It has to be remembered, however, that the precept is an affirmative one; that is, it is of the
sort which is always binding but not always operative, for lack of matter or occasion or fitting circumstances. It obliges, as
the theologians say, semper sed non pro semper (always and in each [particular] instance). Thus in general it may be said
that the determination of its actual obligatory force in a given case depends largely on the degree of distress to be aided,
and the capacity or condition of the one whose duty in the matter is in question.
There are easily recognizable limitations which the precept undergoes in practice so far as the performance of the
corporal works of mercy are concerned. Likewise, the law imposing spiritual works of mercy is subject in individual instances
to important reservations. For example, it may easily happen that an altogether special measure of tact and prudence, or,
at any rate, some definite superiority is required for the discharge of the oftentimes difficult task of fraternal correction.
Similarly to instruct the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, and console the sorrowing is not always within the competency of
every one. To bear wrongs patiently, to forgive offences willingly, and to pray for the living and the dead are things from
which on due occasion no one may dispense himself on the pleas that he has not some special array of gifts required for
their observance. They are evidently within the reach of all. It must not be forgotten that the works of mercy demand more
than a humanitarian basis if they are to serve as instruments in bringing about our eternal salvation. The proper motive is
indispensable and this must be one drawn from the supernatural order. Ultimately, we serve our Lord Jesus Christ through
our service and generosity to our brothers and sisters in need, both in body and in spirit.
A very Happy Thanksgiving to all St. Jude parishioners and to your loved ones. For those who are able to join us, the
Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at 10:00 am, and you are most welcome to bring some food or drink items that will be shared
at your table, to be blessed during the Mass.
“Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His mercy endures forever!”
In Christ the King, Fr. Greg
Mass Attendance
Saturday
New Years Eve Party!
December 31st at 7:00pm
Join the ‘Parish of St. Jude’ in our beautiful hall.
Ticket Price: $65 per person
(Purchase on or before December 1st, early bird special $60 pp)
Last day to purchase tickets 12/16
Come enjoy delicious food catered by Carlos Ristorante,
feel the music by DJ - Bob Vecchio.
Ticket price includes food, DJ, wine, beer, soda,
noisemakers and a midnight champagne toast!
Tickets are now available at the rectory, Roma Funeral Home and on
our website www.stjudemb.org (Paypal)
Tables have been generously donated by the Kane family
Table seating capacity is eight people.
Thanksgiving Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed to help with cooking, set up, serving and clean up of
community dinner served by the Jubilee Center at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Neighborhood Road on Thanksgiving day. Call Wendy
at 772-5901. Volunteers are also always needed for the regular weekly
dinner served on Wednesdays.
Sunday
5pm 7:30 8am 9:30 11:30 5pm Total
Oct.26 317 185 224 300 335 157 1518
Nov.2 261 170 252 312 310 186 1491
Nov. 9 301 130 209 262 370 209 1481
Nov.16 284 80 207 267 380 201 1419
Weekly Collection
Nov 16th
$8,142.68
Scripture Readings
MONDAY , Nov. 24, 2014
Memorial of Saint Andrew Dŭng-Lạc, Priest,
and Companions, Martyrs- Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/
Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014
Weekday - Rv 14:14-19/Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014
Weekday- Rv 15:1-4/Lk 21:12-19
Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014
Thanksgiving Day- Sir 50:22-24/ 1 Cor 1:3-9/
Lk 17:11-19
Friday, Nov. 28, 2014
Weekday - Rv 20:1-4, 11-21:2/Lk 21:29-33
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014
Weekday- Rv 22:1-7/Lk 21:34-36
Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014
First Sunday of Advent- Is 63:16b-17, 19b;
64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37
Altar Bread and Wine
Have been donated:
In memory of Sigmund & Mary Czak
Available dates:
January 5th, February 3rd & 23rd
Altar Flowers
Have been donated:
In memory of Joan & Anthony Jeans
Available dates
January 18th & February 1st
Wedding Banns
I. Victoria Bechhofer/ Richard Alan Urbelis II
Baptisms
Tickets can be purchased at the rectory now until December 4th.
Cadence Olivia Capes, Aubrey Michelle
Maerkle, Joseph Michael Perrone Jr., Frank
Giovanni Marcotrigiano, Alana Jo Pacella,
Arianna Rilee Spinks
May God Bless them and their families!
C
F
Bulletin Reflection
When the Son of Man comes in glory, may we be among those who have fed the hungry, welcomed the stranger and
clothed the naked. For Jesus tells us clearly that is those who have demonstrated good stewardship by sharing their gifts
with the less fortunate who will receive God’s blessings and inherit the kingdom.
St. Jude 15th Annual Krist Kindle
The word Kristkindl means “Christ Child” in German. This custom began as
a way to prepare for the coming of Jesus by seeing him in others. A group of
people (family, neighbors, etc.) would put their names in a hat and everyone
would pick a name. Several times during the Advent season, each person
would do something special for their Kristkindl without the other person
finding out who did it for them. The “something special” could be an act of
kindness, a small gift, a service, or a prayer offered. On Christmas day everyone would reveal his or her identity to their Kristkindl.
Advent will soon begin, November 30th, and during this special time of
preparation you can be part of St. Jude’s Krist Kindle Program. Just fill out
the form below and place it in the brightly wrapped box in the lobby of the
church or drop it off at the rectory or just log on to our web site at www.
stjudemb.org and follow the link to Krist Kindle.
By November 28th you will receive, by mail the name of your assigned family. You can pray for them and surprise them with cards, phone calls or little
token gifts each week throughout Advent. Another family will have your
name and will be surprising you too.
On Sunday, January 11th, after 9:30 Mass all the participants in the program
will meet for refreshments and will have the opportunity to meet their Krist
Kindle family. This program is so much fun for the whole family.
Remember all names must be submitted by 6:30PM on Sunday, November
23rd! Any questions please call Dinah Castro at 631- 399-0604 or email to
[email protected]
Family Name:
Phone:
Address:
Email:
City:
Cross Street:
Heads of Household:
Childrens Names and Ages:
Name:
Age:
Name:
Age:
Name:
Age:
Name:
Age:
Name:
Age:
St. Jude Annual Christmas Fair
When: Saturday, December 6th from 9AM-3PM
Where: Parish Center
Visit Santa, shop the vendors, purchase raffle chances, enjoy great food, there is something for everyone!
For more information, call the rectory at: 631-281-5743
Fresh baked goodies are needed for our bake sale if you would like to make cookies, brownies, cupcakes, etc.
Please call the rectory.
Raffle tickets will be sold this weekend, November 22nd & 23rd, after Masses.
Ticket donation, three for $10.
Raffle Prizes are 1st Prize: $300.00 cash & 26” Statue of the Blessed Mother (Value $480), 2nd Prize: (2) 32” X 22” framed
botanical prints and 2-1/2 hour massages from Three Peaks Physical Therapy (Value $190), 3rd Prize: Mr. Coffee Espresso
& Cappuccino maker plus Capresso milk frother (Value $132), 4th Prize: Tastefully Simple Food Basket (Value $120), 5th
Prize: Temptations Casserole, soup & sandwich set plus T-fal electric kettle (Value $100) 6th Prize: Santa serving dish, casserole & tiered serving set (Value $95)
Winner need not be present at time of drawing. All drawings will be held on December 6th at the fair.