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.
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