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.”
Celebration of
the Eucharist
Saturday Evenings
5:00pm
7:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
9:30am
11:30am
5:00pm
Vigil Mass
Spanish Mass
English & Italian
Children’s Choir
Adult Choir
Youth Mass
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday
9:00am
Mass
Wednesday
9:00am
Noon
Mass
Mass
Saturday
8:30am
Mass
Holy days
as announced.
First Sunday of Advent- November 30th 2014
Pastor
Deacons
Rev. Gregory Yacyshyn Thomas Gillen
Kenneth Geoghan
In Residence
Mark Herrmann
Msgr. John Heinlein
Joseph Simeone
John Gagliardi
Senior Priest
Rev. James Leone
Parish Office
Hours
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday
9:00am–5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am–6:00pm
Friday
CLOSED
Saturday
CLOSED
Sunday
9:00am–12:00pm
Closed Holidays
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 Depaul
1-631-219-3542
Sacrament of
Anointing of
the Sick
Sacrament of
Marriage
Couples wishing to be
married should contact
Available in danger of
death or whenever there the rectory at least one
year in advance to meet
is a personal need, call
with one of the priests
the rectory for an
to make wedding
appointment.
arrangements.
Sacrament
Pre-Cana is required for
of Penance/
all couples.
Confession
Saturdays
4:00–4:45pm
Sacrament of
Baptism
Celebrated most 1st and
Wednesdays
3rd Sundays throughout
2:00–2:45pm
the year. Please contact
Also by appointment the rectory to set up
an appointment with a
Parish Outreach
member of the staff to
Mon.–Thurs.
arrange for the
9:00AM–1:00PM
Baptismal preparation
Closed Fri., SAT.,
SUN., And Holidays and then to arrange for
a Baptism date.
Devotions
Miraculous Medal
Novena
Mondays after the
9:00am Mass
St. Jude Novena
Thursdays after the
9:00am Mass
Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday
12:30pm–1:00pm
Benediction at 1:00pm
First Friday
8:00pm–9:00pm
Benediction at 9:00pm
The Holy Rosary
Monday through Friday at
8:30am; Saturday at
8:00am
Masses for the Week
Saturday, November 29, 2014
5:00pm
7:30pm
Anthony F. Jeans †
Parishioners of St. Jude
Sunday, November 30, 2014
8:00am
9:30am
11:30am
5:00pm
Anna Campagna †
Gino Iapaolo †
Giuseppe Cumbo †
Frank Pisano †
MONDAY, December 1, 2014
9:00am
Richard Lanci †
9:00am
Theresa Hickey †
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
9:00am Kaitlyn Doorhy †
12 Noon (Guild) Ann Mecca †,
Lorraine Borelli †, Torquato Tinalli †,
Bernadette Forbes †
Important Parish News
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION: Monday, December 8th is the ‘Feast of the
Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary’ it is a Holy Day of Obligation.
All Catholics are bound to attend Mass on that day. The Mass schedule is
Monday, December 8th at 9:00 AM., noon, and 7:30PM.
NIGHT OF PRAYER: The parish of St. Jude will join in a unity of
prayer on Monday, December 8th following the 7:30PM Holy Day
Mass with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and concludes with
Benediction at 9:30PM.
It was on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception that Our Lady
of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas and the unborn, first
appeared to St. Juan Diego. The National Night of Prayer for life
bridges these two feasts to honor Our Blessed Mother and prays
through Her intercession for the establishment of a Culture of Life,
protection of the Church from persecution and asks our Lord to
REVIVE OUR LAND.
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILATION (Confession) is offered on
Wednesdays from 2-2:45PM, Saturdays from 4-4:45PM and during
Advent from Noon-1PM on Saturdays.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
FIRST FRIDAY
Friday, december 5, 2014
Nocturnal Adoration has been cancelled due to the concert performance
of ‘The Messiah’ in the church on Friday, December 5th.
9:00am
9:00am
Anna Campagna †
Frank Pisano †
Saturday, December 6, 2014
8:30am George & Margaret Brown †
5:00pm Muriel Breschard †
7:30pm Parishioners of St. Jude
Sunday, December 7, 2014
8:00am Carmella (Lolly) Pecoraro †
9:30am Salvatore Russo †
11:30am Bartholemew W. Gannon †
5:00pm Roberta Soriano †
† 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, Baby Leaha Stefanov, Kelly Steffen,
Helen Sundaman, Alexa Elizabeth Temple, Richard
Thomas, Desmond Vella, Madeline Villardi, Stefanie
& James Walsh
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
First Saturday
The First Saturday of each month is especially dedicated to Our Blessed
Mother. Please join in the praying of the Rosary and the First Saturday Devotion prayers, December 6th at 8am, preceding the Holy Sacrifice of the
Mass at 8:30am.
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.
Christmas Giving Tree
The St. Jude Giving Tree has been decorated with the Christmas wishes
of needy children in our community. Each star lists suggested gifts for
one child, along with their age and sizes. Please consider taking a star
home today and purchasing a gift (or gifts) for that child. UNWRAPPED
gifts with the star attached can be left under the tree next weekend or
returned to outreach or the rectory BY DECEMBER 10th in order for us
to have enough time to sort and get them to the correct families before
Christmas Eve.
Holiday Gift Idea- Need a Christmas gift idea for the person who has
everything? How about a donation in their name to help people who
don’t have as much? You will receive a small ornament to give them on
Christmas saying that a donation has been made in their honor. Stop by
outreach between 9 a.m. and 1p.m., Mon-Thurs. for more information.
Keep Christ in Christmas Lawn Signs
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.
Bulletin Reflection
We are the servants of God, each with his or her own task. We will be
judged good stewards if, at His coming, he finds us ready, conscientiously
pursuing the tasks to which we have been called.
From the Pastor
November 30th, 2014
First Sunday of Advent
New Year
The New Year of Grace 2015 has begun. As a parish, it has been a busy year for St. Jude, and the
year ahead will be even more so. Thankfully, we have been debt-free since the fourth quarter of 2013. It
has been a relief not to have that burden “hanging over our heads.” We are current with and paying all
of our bills and diocesan assessments, and continue to make improvements and upgrades to our parish
buildings and grounds; we also are always seeking ways to cut or reduce recurring expenses and make
necessary purchases as prudently as possible. As you know with your household budgets, “a little here and
a little there” can really add up to significant savings for the parish and our consequent ability to allocate
those resources in other directions.
One of the projects that we had placed on the Capital Campaign list was the parish center upper
level. We decided that we did not want to wait another year to start saving on fuel and electric upstairs, in
addition to other practical and aesthetic considerations. So we put some of those reserves to work and upgraded the classrooms and hallways. Unused partitions were removed from the Pre-Kindergarten room and
a permanent, solid wall was constructed between the two rooms on the west side of the building. Defunct
ceiling-mounted air conditioning cabinets from the old system and accompanying wiring were removed.
All ceilings were insulated and lowered with acoustical tile; and LED lighting fixtures were installed. We
are already seeing a savings on our PSE&G bills. All walls were freshly painted, and wood chair-rail and
trim stripped down and re-finished. New doors were installed with vision panels for open access; the door
bucks were stripped and repainted. New tile, a new toilet, basin and faucets and privacy panel were installed in the lavatory… I believe that covers most of the work accomplished. We will look into replacing
the windows in the coming year, and the 3000 gallon in-ground fuel-oil tank with an above-ground 1000
gallon one, if other options are not feasible (see below).
Since we have been upgrading our lighting, we are also planning on replacing the parish center exterior fixtures and parking lot lights to LED units in the near future, when weather conditions are favorable and we find a good deal on the units. And we are always looking for the best deals we can find. These
lights will save on electricity costs and have a longer life-span than the current fixtures. At this point, this
work will most likely be done in the spring.
If the weather is favorable in the coming weeks, there will be some minor church repair going on.
We have lost a few roofing shingles here and there from the wind, etc., so they will be replaced. Additionally, we will be replacing any deteriorated original concrete-board around the windows, corner posts and
trim-boards with rot-proof Azek material, which will long outlive any of us. Windows will be re-siliconed
where needed. All will be done in preparation for exterior painting come spring. And we will be looking
into new exterior doors, frames, and trim.
The church heating system is working well, all things considered. Thankfully, the oil burner is
holding its own and operating properly to provide hot water for the in-floor radiant system. This type of
system is very difficult to regulate accurately, especially when there are wide exterior temperature fluctuations, and when there are a large number of people in church, so we are going to be exploring the possibility of heat pumps or hot water fed coils in the air duct system to supplement the radiant heat under
the tile floor. We were hoping that natural gas would be available to us down here soon, but it appears that
this may not be a reality until some years into the future. We may also explore the possibility of propane
for heating fuel in the church and parish center, weighing out all possible options to find the best one for
the long-term.
An update on the upcoming Capital Campaign… as I reported last month, the plan to construct a
new daily Mass chapel/candle shrine on the site of the old church has been very well received, and so many
people in the parish and the community are excited about it! When speaking with Mastic Beach Mayor
Bill Biondi two weeks ago, he expressed that the Village is ready and willing to help promote the project
however they can. This is most encouraging, as it is obvious to all that a beautiful chapel-shrine, fountain,
and grounds will be a sparkling jewel on Neighborhood Road that is certain to inspire more improvement
in the area and will draw visitors here once again. We hope to have some preliminary drawings within the
next few weeks, so that the parish will have a good idea of what the structure will look like; and then we
can officially begin the campaign! Please stay tuned for more good news.
And please plan on attending the performance of G.F. Handel’s Messiah this coming Friday here in
the church. It is a high-quality production without the high-price of Carnegie Hall and the hassle and cost
of travelling into NYC. What’s not to like? Tell your family and friends too!
Blessed Advent,
Fr. Greg
The Advent Wreath
A Rite for the Beginning
of Advent at Home
THE FIRST DAY OF THE WREATH
IS IN THE HOME, THE LEADER
MAY SAY: “As our nights grow
longer and our days grow short, we
look on these earthly signs—light
and green branches—and remember God’s promise to our world:
Christ, our Light and our Hope, will
come. Listen to the words of Isaiah
the prophet: The people that walked
in darkness have seen a great light;
on those who lived in a land as dark
as death a light has dawned. You
have increased their joy and given
them gladness; They rejoice in your
presence as those who rejoice at
harvest, as warriors exult when
dividing spoil.” —Is. 9:1-2
THEN ALL PRAY: “O God, rejoicing,
we remember the promise of your
Son. As the light from this candle,
may the blessing of Christ come
upon us, brightening our way and
guiding us by his truth. May Christ
our Savior bring life into the darkness of our world, and to us, as we
wait for his coming. We ask this
through Christ our Lord.
Amen”
Then the first candle is lit.
Each day at home, the candles
are lit, perhaps before the evening
meal—one candle the first week,
and then another each succeeding
week until December 25th. The rose
candle is usually lit on the third Sunday of Advent. As the candles are lit,
a prayer may be said.
Daily Prayer for Lighting
the Advent Wreath
First Week: O Emmanuel, Jesus
Christ, desire of every nation, Savior
of all peoples, come and dwell
among us.
What do Advent wreath
candles signify?
Most Advent wreaths have three
purple candles and one rose to echo
the liturgical colors of the Church’s
Advent celebrations. Whether the
wreath is being used at home or in
a church, the lighting of the candles
should follow the pattern established
by the Sundays of Advent.
Just as the vestments at Mass are
purple during the first two weeks
of Advent, the first two candles of
the wreath to be lit (one for each
week) should be purple. On the third
Sunday of Advent, the Church celebrates Gaudete Sunday or Rejoice
Sunday, named after the first word
of the day’s traditional entrance
verse (Philippians 4:4–5). The priest
wears rose vestments at Mass as
a sign of our brightening hope and
joy. At that point, at home or at
church, we light the rose candle in
our wreath to reflect the action in the
liturgy. The fourth week of Advent
sees the lighting of the last purple
candle.
Some churches and families have
begun to add a fifth candle to their
Advent practices, placing a white
candle in the center of their wreath.
They light this at Christmas, again
echoing the Church’s liturgical
color for the season and rejoicing in
Christ our Lord, whose birth brings
light and our life to our world.
We Wait For Jesus Christ our
Lord!
Rosary Altar Society (Members Only)
On Monday, Dec. 1st the Rosarians will be holding their annual Christmas Party. The celebration will be held in place of
the monthly meeting. The party will be in the parish center @ 8pm. Covered dish will be served along with coffee and
cake. The evening will be topped off with games and music. If you wish, you can join in on the grab bag exchange, the
minimum gift value is $10. Please remember, this is optional. There will be a food basket available for our adopt-a-family. Please contact one of our officers if you have any questions.
St. Jude Annual Christmas Fair
Saturday, December 6th from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
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
Christmas Flowers
Anyone wishing to donate for Christmas flowers to decorate the church may use the envelope provided in your
envelope packet. If you did not receive envelopes, there are envelopes available in the narthex. Please PRINT the
name of the person you wish to have remembered clearly, so that it may be included in the bulletin. The envelopes
may be placed in any of the collections. A minimum suggested offering is $20. This will help to pay for the Christmas
flowers purchased. Thank you.
Lighthouse Catholic Media
A Journey Through Advent – Cycle B (2014) – Fr. Robert Barron
Get the most out of Advent and Christmas by following along with Fr. Robert Barron’s homilies as he unpacks the Year B Scripture readings from the
Advent and Christmas seasons.
St. Vincent de Paul
Jesus said to his disciples: “Be watchful! Be alert. You do not know when
the time will come.” Advent symbolizes our human condition. We long. We
hope. We rejoice in what we have. We yearn for what we have not. Even
nature conspires during Advent time to make us feel our human incompleteness. As the darkness of winter descends, we long for the light. As cold
numbs us, we yearn for the warmth of God’s love. Join the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul!
Christmas Wafers-Oplatek
The price is $3 per package. The Christmas “Oplatek” Wafers are available
at the rectory. The Oplatek Wafers are part of a beautiful Polish tradition at
Christmas and they come with complete information on how to use them.
Mass Attendance
Saturday
Sunday
5pm 7:30 8am 9:30 11:30 5pm Total
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
Due to early bulletin submission November
23rd attendance will be reported in the bulletin of Dec. 7th.
Weekly Collection
Due to early bulletin submission requirements
the collection figures for November 23rd will
be reported in the bulletin of December 7th.
Scripture Readings
Adult ‘Catholicism’ at St. Jude
MONDAY , Dec. 1, 2014
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 December 2nd, 9th; January 6th, 13th, 27th; and February 3rd. If you are not able
to attend all weeks, come when you can!
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014
Advent Weekday- Is 2:1-5/Mt 8:5-11
Advent Weekday- Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014
Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest- Is
25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37
Thursday, Dec 4, 2014
Advent Weekday- Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27
Christmas Schedule
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14th
“Special Visitor” at the 9:30AM Mass!
CONFESSIONS
Wednesday, December 10th, 2–2:45PM
Saturday, December 13th, Noon–1, 4–4:45PM
Wednesday, December 17th, 2–2:45PM
Friday, December 19th, Noon–2PM
Saturday, December 20th, Noon–1, 4–4:45pm
Monday, December 22nd, 4-6PM
PENANCE SERVICE WITH CONFESSIONS
Monday, December 15th at 8PM
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES
Wednesday: 4PM, 6PM (English & Spanish)
9:15PM Christmas Carols with Mass at 10PM
CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES
Thursday: 9AM & 11:30AM
NO evening Mass Christmas Day
NEW YEARS EVE MASSES
Wednesday 5PM Vigil Mass
NEW YEAR ’S DAY MASSES
Thursday: 9AM & 11:30AM
NO evening Mass New Years Day
Sunday, January 4th — EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Children’s Pageant at the 9:30AM Mass
Friday, Dec. 5, 2014
Advent Weekday- Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014
Advent Weekday- Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt
9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014
Second Sunday of Advent: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/2 Pt
3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8
Altar Bread and Wine
Have been donated:
In memory of Rosalie & Andy Signorelli,
Anna, Mary & Tom Petralia
“Merry Christmas”
Available dates:
January 5, February 3 & 23rd
Altar Flowers
Available dates
January 18th, February 1st
Wedding Banns
II. Victoria Bechhofer/ Richard Alan Urbelis II
Living Stewardship
We are grateful this week for all stewards
in our parish who strive to be alert to
the work of God in the present moment
through service in our parish.
New Years Eve Party!
December 31st at 7:00pm
Join the ‘Parish of St. Jude’ in our beautiful hall.
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.
We will not be meeting due to the Christmas
Vacation on Friday December 19 & 26th, January
2nd and Sunday, December 21 & 28th.
Grades 9 – 12
Grades 7 and 8
Friday Night: 7 – 8:30 Sunday Night: 6-8pm
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 Carlo’s 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.
Faith Formation
ADVENT CONFESSIONS begin December 6th for students in our Faith
Formation Program that have already
received Holy Communion. Remember
when you go to Confession to bring
your ‘GREEN” CONFESSION CARD
with you, have Father sign it and return
it to the Faith Formation Office the
next week when you come to class.
Faith Formation Classes resume on
Monday, December 1, 2014.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014, the Faith
Formation Office will be open 9-9:30
am and will re-open at 12:30 – 5:30
pm.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014, the Faith
Formation Office will be open 9-11:30
am and will re-open from 2-5:30 pm.
Remembrance Envelopes
Tickets can be purchased at the rectory now until December 4th.
The Christmas Remembrance
Envelopes for the Christmas Novena
Masses is included in your weekly
mailed envelope packet. Extra envelopes are available in the back of
the Church. The Novena of Masses
begins December 24th.Please
remember to get your intention
envelopes in early to have your loved
ones remembered.