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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 [email protected]
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
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 1, 2019
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SUNDAY, September 1, 2019 8:00 A.M. Angelo & Angelina Fonte 9:30 A.M. Loretta Manzella - 25th Anniversary 11:00 A.M. William Schmitt 12:30 A.M. For The People of St. James, Francesco Rizzo Deanna Dubinsky - Living Mike Falbee - Living Mary MacDonald - Living Edward R. Seles Thomas Schimmoller
MONDAY, September 2, 2019 9:00 A.M. Bette Marion TUESDAY, September 3, 2019 8:00 A.M. Louis Bombace - 20th Anniversary WEDNESDAY, September 4, 2019 8:00 A.M. David & Catherine Murphy THURSDAY, September 5, 2019 8:00 A.M. Charles Reilly FRIDAY, September 6, 2019 8:00 A.M. Giancarlo Scandurra SATURDAY, September 7, 2019 8:00 A.M. Robert Riebling Marilyn J. Tutino Brian Fitzwilliam Patrick Rice - 2nd Anniversary 4:00 P.M. Angelo Librizzi - 5th Anniversary
SUNDAY, September 8, 2019 8:00 A.M. Andrew McCarthy 9:30 A.M. Joanne & Thomas Mooney 11:00 A.M. Amelia & Carl Capobianco 12:30 A.M. For The People of St. James, Harold Larkin - 2nd Anniversary Josie Porcelli Bernard Schoen
Richard Pustor Robert Antonelli Beth Romero
MASS CELEBRANT for September 7th & September 8th
9/7 ~ 4:00pm ~ Fr. Innocent 9/8 ~ 8:00am ~ Fr. Innocent
9:30am ~ Fr. Melchizedek 11:00am ~ Fr. Innocent
12:30 pm ~ Fr. Melchizedek
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-Second Sunday
in Ordinary Time
September 1, 2019
First Reading:
Humble yourself the more, the greater you are,
and you will find favor with God (Sir 3:18)
Psalm:
God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the
poor. (Ps 68)
Second Reading: You have approached Mount Zion
and the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem,
and countless angels in festal gathering. (Heb 12:22)
Gospel: "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled,
but the one who humbles himself will be exalted." (Lk
14:11)
WEEKLY READINGS AND OBSERVANCES
Readings for the week of September 1, 2019 Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/Ps 68:4-5, 6-7,
10-11 [cf. 11b]/Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a/Lk 14:1, 7-14
Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18/Ps 96:1 and 3, 4-5, 11-
12, 13 [13b]/Lk 4:16-30
Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [13]/Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday: Col 1:1-8/Ps 52:10, 11 [10]/Lk 4:38-44
Thursday: Col 1:9-14/Ps 98:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6
[2]/Lk 5:1-11
Friday: Col 1:15-20/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [2b]/Lk 5:33-
39 Saturday: Col 1:21-23/Ps 54:3-4, 6 and 8 [6]/Lk
6:1-5
Next Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b/Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14
-17 [1]/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33
Observances for the week of September 1, 2019
Sunday: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday: St. Gregory the Great, Pope & Doctor
of the Church
Next Sunday: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time; Grandparents' Day
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What’s Happening in Faith Formation ?
Our 2019-2020 theme,
A tiny spark can set a great forest on fire James 3:5,
begins with our teacher retreat on Sept.15th. We
will celebrate Mass at 12:30 and then come together for food
and (I hope) some great ideas for the coming year. We hope
you can take the time to thank our Catechists for the wonderful
service that they provide to our community and to our young
people and, as always, to add your prayers for a wonderful,
fruitful year.
Class assignments were mailed out. Classes begin the week of Sept 24th
Level 7 & 8 Con-firmation Students packets can be found on our web site. www.stjamesrc church.org
Teachers are still needed for Tuesday 4:15 to 5:30 pm. If you can help out please contact the Faith Formation Office
Our teacher
retreat is Sunday
Sept. 15. Please
join us for the
12:30 Mass for
the Blessing of
the Catechists
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Fr. John and The Blue Mass Committee cordially invite you to join them Sunday, September 29th, at 12:30 PM:
“Fifth Annual Blue Mass”
Honoring all Police Officers, Firefighters and other First Responders.
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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Thank you for your continued support of our Food Pantry. Our current needs are: School supplies and school snacks, peanut butter, jelly, oatmeal,
tuna, white rice, pancake mix, syrup, yellow cake mix, soups, paper towels and tissues.
Week One
Anthony Leinart & Amanda Hegyes
Thank you for your Participation
in the August 25th Family Mass
The Del Giorno Family Vested the Altar
The Sarne Family Presented the Gifts
Twenty - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Today, we hear Jesus say to us, “…when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the
crippled, the lame and the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.
With love for your neighbors who are poor, crippled, lame or blind, look around your house to see what furniture, household items, and clothing you no longer
use…and give it to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, the Parish Office will be closed on Monday September 2nd.
Mass will be offered at 9am
The Parish Center Office will be closed on
Sundays, starting July 7th for the Summer. Regular Sunday office hours will resume
Sunday, September 8th.
Thank you.
We welcome into the St. James community:
Anna Violet Catanzaro Ava Mischel Dattolo Alexia Marie Fernandez
Kassandra Marie Harding-Yanez James Paul Mues
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St. James Church/K of C 5983
Blood Drive Thursday, September 12, 2019
3:00pm – 9:00pm (now until 9pm!)
St. James Parish Center
80 Hicksville Road, Seaford
Delaney Hall
Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. Our community
hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift! ALL DONORS WILL RECEIVE A COUPON FOR A FREE LARGE SANDWICH
OR SALAD AT MCDONALDS with another purchase
THANK YOU FOR CARING! Eligibility Criteria:
Age 16 – 75 (16 year olds must have parental permission, 76 and over with doctor’s note).
For more information please contact Kevin Kelly 516-972-8507
Bring you Blood Donor Card or ID with signature or photo.
Minimum weight 110 lbs. or more.
Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids
No tattoos for past 12 months
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COMMUNITY NEWS Worldwide Marriage Encounter
We are called to be humble of heart. Learn how to love each other with humility
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/.
Eighth Graders: Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Course offered at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville. Five 2 1/2 hour Saturday a.m. sessions, each including review in English and Math as well as practice tests. Course begins Sept. 14. $250 fee covers instruction and materials. For additional information, visit holytrinityhs.org or call (516) 433-2900
BUS TRIP
Bus trip to the Wind Creek Bethlehem
(formerly Sands) Casino Bethlehem, PA
Hosted by St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Hicksville, NY
When: Monday, September 16, 2019 Cost: $43 per person, which includes the driver’s tip Give back: $35 slot play Time: Please arrive at 8:30 am; Return approx. 8:30 pm Parking: 999 So. Oyster Bay Road (dead end) Reservations: Call Barbara at (516) 935– 5576. Please make checks payable to “St. Ignatius Loyola Church” *The first to pay is the first on the bus, etc.*
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The Catholic University of America Collection - September 8, 2019
The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Now, more than ever, the University is strategically positioned to pave the way forward and help the laity play a significant role in healing.
Through hosting a conference series focused on laity response, and in creating
an Institute for Diocesan Excellence in Administration (IDEA) where lay
scholars and professionals can support clergy by providing expertise and
accountability, Catholic University will serve as a springboard in renewing and
strengthening Catholicism in our country.
Your support of the National Collection will help us solve issues within the Church and educate graduates who will leave campus ready to impact the
Church, the nation, and the world. We appreciate your generosity.
Welcome All Marriage Encounter Couples!
Come Join Us for a Day of Enrichment
Saturday September 14, 2019
The Shrine of Our Lady of the Island
258 Eastport-Manor Rd, Manorville, NY 11949
The theme of this year’s enrichment is “Beloved” from the Augustine Institute
No matter how long you have been encountered, this event promises to be enjoyable.
The day begins at 8:30 AM, with continental breakfast;
presentation starts promptly at 9AM.
The day concludes with the Celebration of Mass about 4PM.
Please bring your own picnic lunch and something for the sharing table.
$10. Per couple will be collected to cover food and supplies.
Be sure to bring your dialogue books for the 10+10’s.
We look forward to seeing you no matter how long ago you made your weekend.
For further information or to RSVP please call Chuck & Maria Reiss
(631)486-8607
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MSGR. WILLIE GOMES
50th
JUBILEE OF PRIESTHOOD
October 27, 2019
To commemorate this milestone a
Souvenir Journal is being produced. You can be part of
the Journal by placing an ad or a
message of congratulations. If interested
please contact the Journal committee:
Jerry Sgambati (516) 655-8141;
Fanette Pierre-Paul (516) 754-5012;
Kendall Lampkin (516) 216-7303;
or email [email protected].
St. Dominic High School
2019 Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Course
September 7, 14, 21, 28 and October 5th 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Course Fee $250.00 Contact Mrs. Stutzmann at 516-922-4888 Ext. 5241
“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.
47th Nassau County Ancient Order of Hibernians
Feis & Irish Festival
Sunday September 15th 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nickerson Beach
880 Lido Boulevard Lido Beach New York $10 per person - children under 16 free
Irish step dancing, bagpiping, vendors, traditional Irish music and singing,
children’s games. CATHOLIC MASS CELEBRATED AT
11 AM PLEASE COME AND JOIN US!
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Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women, cordially invites you to attend a Dinner on September 12th at 6:00 p.m. at Pompei Restaurant in West Hempstead, NY. Our guest speaker will be Elizabeth Nabet, who is a woman of great faith and joy! She is the author of the book "Blessed by Autism and Other Trials". The dinner is $50 per person and pre-registration is required. Please make checks payable to "Magnificat" and mail to: Judy Murphy, 42 Pinehurst Street, Lido Beach, NY 11561. Checks must be received by September 9th. Please note that payment will not be accepted at the door. For additional information, please contact Judy at (917) 453-5750.
Little Playgroup Pals
Fall 2019 Session Adult and Me-Ages 6 months-3 years Holy Family School, Hicksville Registration: Ongoing through September
(Please send check to Holy Family School) In Person Registration: Aug. 29th 10am-12pm, Sept. 5th 9:30-11am,
& Sept. 6th 9:30-11am Holy Family Open House Registration: Sept. 5th 6pm
Classes begin week of September 16th -10 weeks-$175 Class Days: Tuesday: Tiny Tots (6 mo-2yr/10-11:15 am)
Thursday: Little Learners (2-3yr/10-11:15 am) Coordinators: Melissa 631-828-9778 & Holly 516-672-4305
Email: [email protected]
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 Re-fectory. Celebrant and speaker will be Msgr. Charles R. Fink, Recently appointed Seminary Rector. RSVP by September 20th - $30 per guest. For reserva-tions and information, Seminary Development Office: (631) 423-0483, Ext. 102 ; [email protected].
Healing Mass
Continuing the Marian Healing Ministry of Fr. Dennis Kelleher CSsR there will be a Healing Mass at St. Anastasia’s Church, 45-14 245th St., Douglaston - Little Neck, NY 11362, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 7:00PM - Rosary, Mass & Healing Service Celebrant: Fr. Augustine Fernando Asssisted by Deacon Michael Vicinanza Music: Al Barbarino For information contact St. Anastasia’s Church at (718) 631-4454. Come and experience the outpouring of the Holy Spir-it, the presence, healing touch and power of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the intercession
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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 8th Monday September 2nd
September 15th Monday September 9th
September 22nd Monday September 16th
September 29th Monday September 23rd
Super Bonanza
$25 Winners
August 2019
Sunday, 8/25 - Henry Hattenrath
Monday, 8/26 - Grace Giusto
Tuesday, 8/27 – Marianne D’Alto
Wednesday, 8/28 – Eileen Valente
Thursday, 8/29 - Judith Sergio
Friday, 8/30 - Joanna DeFiore
Saturday, 8/31 - Joan Magnuson
Pray for Our Deceased
WEEK OF: August 18, 2019 CHURCH CAPACITY 850
Sunday Collection Maintenance
MASS ATTENDANCE
4:00pm 498
8:00am 262
$ 9,803.00 $ 2,568.00 9:30am 222
Online Giving $ 854.49 $ .00 11:00am 270
Weekly Env. $ 91.00 $ .00 12:30pm 217
TOTAL $ 10,748.49 $ 2,568.00 1,469
Rose Hyland Catherine Claffey
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Saturday, September 7, 2019
4:00pm Megan McCarthy
Marina Krajewski Sunday, September 8, 2019
8:00am Ava Birne James Henry Prince
Giovanna Napodano
9:30am Mallory Auer Casey Auer Delaney Auer
Rashel Noel
11:00am Anthony Laurino Matteo Laurino ` Giancarlo Laurino
Frencesco Laurino 12:30pm Jimmy Persico
Andrew Rosenberg
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 1st
8:30am - 12pm Hospitality Sunday
Monday, September 2nd 7:00pm Labor Day - Building Closed
Tuesday, September 3rd 7:00pm Divine Mercy Prayer Group - Chapel
Wednesday, September 4th
No Scheduled Events
Thursday, September 5th
No Scheduled Events
Friday, September 6th
11:00am Our Lady of the Rosary Italian Prayer
Group - Chapel
Saturday, September 7th
No Scheduled Events
THIS WEEK AT ST. JAMES ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE