Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017 · 12/24/2017  · Saturday, January 6th Youth Group Retreat Night Youth Group Social with St. Boniface Martyr Parish and St. Peter's Youth

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017

Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

“Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.

He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High

The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Southampton, NY

Welcome to the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary

Pastoral Team: Rev. Michael A. Vetrano, Pastor

In Residence: Rev. Msgr. William J. Gill Jeannine Rose, Pastoral Associate Maura Mandato, Youth Minister

Dominick Abbate, Director of Music Bill Kunzer, Plant and Facilities Manager

Daily Mass Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri. at 12 noon Tue. at 8:00 am Weekend Masses Saturday: 5 PM Sunday: 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM (in Spanish) and 5 PM Reconciliation Saturday: 4 PM - 4:45 PM Ministry to the Sick For communion at home or Anointing please contact the Parish Office. Baptism Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment . Baptisms are generally performed on Saturdays. Marriage Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish Office. Becoming A Catholic We welcome those who would like to become Catholic and adult Catholics who have never received formal religious education and/or sacraments. Contact the Parish Office.

Contact Us

Parish Office 168 Hill Street Southampton, NY P: 631-283-0097, option 0 F: 631-283-3836 W: www.shjmbasilica.org E: [email protected] Mon—Sat 9 AM - 4:00 PM

Fr. Mike Vetrano E: [email protected]

Religious Education Office P: 631-283-0508 E: [email protected] Parish Social Ministry Jeannine Rose, Director P: 631-283-0097 Ext. 317 E: [email protected] Director of Music Dominic Abbate E: [email protected] Youth Ministry Maura Mandato [email protected]

Apostolado Hispano Office: 631-283-4379 Vincentian Fathers 631-283-9647

Our Lady of Hamptons School Sister Kathy Schlueter, CSJ 160 North Main Street Southampton, New York 11968 P: 631-283-9140 E: [email protected]

Parish Office Suzanne Marchisella Karen Berry Donna Valle Parish Leadership: Finance Committee Fred Weinfurt (trustee) Pat Jordan (trustee) Jay Diesing Charlene Kagel John Neknez

BASILICA PARISH OF SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Fourth Sunday of Advent: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38

Mission Statement: We are a Eucharistic centered people, who by following Christ’s teaching, join together to love and serve those in spiritual and physical need in our community.

Financial Realities and Stewardship

Liturgical Ministers Schedule

Saturday, December 30 5 PM Fr. Bill Gill SERVERS McDonnell Bros. E.M.’S M. Adamczyk, T. Westergard, S. Wilson LECTORS J. Hanlon, F. Milani Sunday, December 31 8 AM Fr. Bill Gill SERVERS D & K Grigo E.M.’S P. Mackey, L. McClain, J. McKenna, M. Muller LECTORS P. Bogan, K. Muller 9:30 AM Fr. Mike Vetrano SERVERS M. Campbell, Johnson E.M.’S G. Arresta, R. Kelly, M. Johnson N. McCulley, P. Shaughnessy LECTORS F. Lillywhite, M. Ryan GREETERS J. McCulley 11 AM Fr. Joe Finnerty SERVERS S & S May, C. Fox-Bathon, G. O’Brien E.M.’S T. Alegria, G. Bauer, S. McCulley, L. Robins, T. Sanders LECTORS S. May, R. Sior GREETERS C. Brown, C. Butler 5 PM Fr. Mike Vetrano SERVERS L. Lavinio, T. Lavinio E.M.’S N. Conroy, L. DeRobertis, P. Nikolich LECTORS S. Krawciw, S. Oldakowski ALTAR MINISTRY ALTAR CLOTHS: G. Bauer HAND LINENS - Dec 18-31—A. Enstine SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL

December 24—P. Pellegrino December 31— N. McCulley

HAMPTON CENTER December 24—S. Raynor December 31—S. Wilson, S. Raynor Rosary— December 28—C. Bishop

Mass Intentions for the Week of Dec 24-31 Christmas Vigil 4 PM Eileen Essay 6 PM Carolyn Grisnik 8 PM Fred & Ethel Weinfurt Christmas 12 Mid Stanley Glinka, & Thomas Mangalviti 8 AM Filomena Marciw 9:30 People of the Parish & Barbara & Joseph Anderson 11 AM Dennis O’Connor, Carol Lucas, Joanne LeBlanc, Roger Revere, Joe Butler Tuesday 8 AM James Malone

Wednesday 12:00 Nancy Penski Thursday 12:00 Carolyn Grisnik Friday 12:00 Joseph Mundinger, Jr. Saturday 5 PM Timothy J. Lynch Sunday 8:00 Carolyn Grisnik 9:30 People of the Parish Tim Lynch, James Malone 11:00 Jack Cawley, Christopher Paul John 12:30 Mass in Spanish 5 PM Paul Bura

Regular Collections: December 17: $7796.00.

Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners through time, talent and treasure. For all that you do - thank you!

Pastor’s Letter December 23/24 Dear Parish Family,

In Nazareth, the Church of the Annunciation is a magnificent basilica which was completed in 1969. It is a beautiful building and within it are images of the Annunciation which were contributed by many different countries around our world. Our own country provided a sculptured image of the

Immaculate Conception. Mary, under the title of the Immaculate Conception, is the patroness of the United States of America. The works of art are all impressive and a testimony to the faith of

countless Christians around the world. Within the basilica one can descend into the lower reaches of the site, travelling from the modern church to excavations of ancient buildings. It is here that one comes to a room which is venerated as the home of Mary and the place where the Angel Gabriel announced his good news to her. There is only a simple altar here on which the inscription in Latin reads: Verbum caro hic factum est. Here the word became flesh. It is awesome to think that here in this spot heaven and earth connected and the presence of God entered our world. As I stood before that altar I could not help thinking of the beginning of the Gospel of John and the great affirmation of faith that we find there as John tells us: The word became flesh and dwells among us! It is important to remember

that God dwelling among us is not just in that moment so long ago but it is something permanent. God never stops dwelling among us. Sincerely yours in Christ,

Here the Word Became Flesh

Basilica of the Annunciation

The American Sculpture of the Immaculate Conception

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Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve 4 PM Fr. Mike Vetrano SERVERS X. Johnson, W. Salinetti, Terry Family E.M.’S G. Arresta. A & J Cuccia, T. D’Angelis, M. Johnson, M. Terry, D. & L. Valle LECTORS A. Cuccia, O. Valle 6 PM Fr. Joe Cunningham SERVERS R. Anderson, B. Ferguson, C. Fox-Bathon, D. & K. Grigo E.M.’S B. Anderson, G. Bauer, M. Nikolich, P. Shaughnessy LECTORS J. Clarke, C. Ferguson 8 PM Fr. Bill Gill SERVERS Malone Bros., K. Stengel E.M.’S M. Adamczyk, J. Taranto, S. Wilson LECTORS N. Conroy, S. Krawciw

Christmas Midnight Mass 12 AM Fr. Mike Vetrano SERVERS S. & S. May, L. & M. Nydegger E.M.’S G. Arresta, L. DeRobertis, T. Westergard LECTORS F. Gambino, S. May 8 AM Fr. Bill Gill SERVERS E.M.’S M. King, P. Mackey, S. Oldakowski LECTORS K. King-Bush, M. Mackey 9:30 AM Fr. Joe Finnerty SERVERS J. Ruggieri, C & M Martinez E.M.’S M. Anderson, J. Cuccia, N. McCulley, M. McDonald LECTORS G. Rivera, J. Rose GREETERS J. McCulley 11 AM Fr. Mike Vetrano SERVERS G. O’Brien, K & A Jimenez E.M.’S T. Alegria, G. Arresta, S. McCulley, L. Robins, M. Thompson LECTORS L. Arresta, R. Kelly GREETERS C. Brown, C. Butler No 5 PM Mass Christmas Day

January 1st, the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God is not a

holyday of obligation this year since it falls on a Monday. We will have a 12 Noon

Mass on New Year’s Day. Please join us to honor Mary the Mother of God and to bless

the New Year!

December 24th is also the 4th Sunday of Advent—The morning masses are for the Sunday obligation. The masses at 4 PM and later are for the Christmas obligation.

Parish S

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Have you been away from the Church? Are you thinking about coming back? Do you know someone who wants to come home to the Catholic Church, but is struggling with their faith? Maybe you or someone you know has experienced one of these thoughts: I grew up Catholic, but for some reason I just sort of stopped going to Church… I just moved to a new city, I tried going to a couple different parishes, but I never really felt welcomed... I just donʹt understand why the Church teaches what it does! Some teachings seem so outdated… If you have experienced one of these situations or thoughts you are not alone. R. C. I. A. is designed for Baptized Catholics who have been away from the Church, and thinking about receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, those who are looking for a small group setting to reconnect with their faith. We also welcome those who are inquiring about being Baptized into our faith. Meeting on Tuesday Nights at 7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M

In the office of Social Ministry in the Parish Rectory.

There is NO COST for participation in this program. For more information and to register

please contact Jeannine Rose, Parish Social Ministry Office 283-0097 ext. 317

Winter is Coming! Its Getting Cold! The St. Bernard League is Here to Help Year round residents know what a beautiful time each season in the East End can be, but for many senior citizens the cold of winter and storms brought by spring and summer can be frightening and isolating. For some Parishioners the isolation may not be from

weather related issues, but from the reality of family living and working far away. You can help! We hope that you and your family will consider signing up to ‘adopt’ a member of our parish community, and partner with them through each season, or when the

‘red flags’ go up. You would be responsible to reach out to your assigned neighbor and be a lifeline for them during the long days of winter, or the heat of the summer sunshine. There is no deadline or cutoff period to join this Ministry. You can call the Office of Parish Social Ministry at any time to either volunteer your time or to be added to the list. ***************************************************** __I/we could use help in any season. Please include me in this ministry. __I/we would like to join and help one of our parishioners. __I/we would like to visit folks in the Hampton Care Center Name_____________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________ Phone:____________________________ email:__________________________________________ You can place the form in the collection basket/ return to the Parish Center/ or all the Office of Parish Social Ministry. Jeannine Rose 283-0097 ext 317

Parish Social Ministry

Jeannine Rose 631-283-0097 Ext. 317 [email protected]

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Sacred Hearts Basilica YOUTH GROUP Welcomes all 7th, 8th Grade and High School teens!

Saturday, January 6th Youth Group Retreat Night Youth Group Social with St. Boniface Martyr Parish and St. Peter's Youth Group Wednesday, January 10th Weekly Youth Group Meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, January 19th Bowling Social in Riverhead SAVE THE DATE! Summer Service Trip with Catholic Heart Workcamp July 8th- July 13th, 2018 Contact: Maura @ [email protected]

Religious Education

Our main event in Religious Education for Advent is our Parish Christmas Pageant. Taking time to attend with your children will offer much insight into the message of Christmas!

Please call with any questions 631-283-0508 or email [email protected]

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April 02-11, 2018 $3,799 from New York

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Pastor: Fr. Mike Vetrano

www.pilgrimages.com/frvetrano Please go the website for more information

and to sign up.

Pilgrimage Prague, Salzburg, Vienna & Budapest

Spirituality

Reflections On the Gospel

December 24, 2017

What an amazing day this Sunday is! We begin with the Mass of Christmas Eve and end with the Christmas Mass during the Night. Between those two liturgies we are immersed in the miraculous story of Jesus’s conception through his birth. We hear of Mary’s great “Yes” to God’s invitation to be the mother of our Savior and follow her and Joseph to Bethlehem on orders of the state. Nine months pregnant, enduring a long and arduous journey, Mary goes into labor with no place to have her baby but a cave warmed only by some livestock. This is the humble beginning of earthly life for the Son of God. We hear this story every year, but do we really absorb it? Do we fully appreciate the intense challenges Mary and Joseph faced from Jesus’s conception to birth? Do we recognize the poverty and simplicity that marked His arrival? His first visitors were among the lowliest of society. The message should be clear. The lesson should be transparent: To call ourselves followers of Jesus is to share in his affinity for the poor, the simple, the lowly, to be humble, to say yes despite the challenges, to behave as children of God. Blessed Christmas from Pax Christi Metro New York!

RESOURCES FOR THOSE SEEKING AN ALTERNATIVE

TO ABORTION:

Rockville Centre Diocese, 516-678-5800, ext.626, www.respectlife.drvc.org Birthright, 631-728-8900, 800-550-4900

The Diocese of Rockville Centre provides both information and support services in regard to the Life issues,

particularly in regard to crisis pregnancy, when abortion is being considered as the only way out of a difficult

situation. There is a diocesan outreach program, with a 24-hour confidential hotline, where a woman with an

unexpected pregnancy can turn for help: call 1-855-301-4247, or a call can be made to OPTIONLINE at 1-800

-712-HELP(4347).

Rosary Prayer Group

Help us Pray with Residents of Hampton Center Your Help is Greatly Needed

Are you able to volunteer one hour a month in January, February and March

to lead the residents of the Hampton Care Center in their Thursday Afternoon

Rosary Prayer group? The group meets at the Care Center from 2 to 3 PM.

Please contact Jeannine Rose in the office of Parish Social Ministry to

Volunteer in this very rewarding ministry.

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Programs: Legion of Mary Tuesday mornings: After the 8 AM Mass in the Church. New members are ALWAYS welcome! Secular Franciscans meet on the Second Sunday of the month after the 11 AM Mass in the Parish Center. You are always welcome to come to our meetings. Please come, bring a friend, bring a snack for breakfast, and we supply the coffee.

Resurrection Prayer Group :: meets on Tuesdays at 6 PM in the Parish Center. Come share your healing gifts with us. Prayer requests are always welcome.

Spiritual Book Group : Spiritual Book Group meets on Tuesdays, at 1 PM, in the Parish Center. All are welcome!

Pray for Our Sick Peg Jordan & Pat Jordan John Lynch Suzanne Parillo Bobby & Caroline Parillo Ebby Culver Elizabeth Joyce Robert Melter Daniel Sheerin Richard Brown Capt. Mark Enne Michelle Morrone Peter Madison Elaine McDonagh Michelle Cropp Marielene Guimaraes John Schizas Robert Klein John Nagy Martin Pellicano Glenn M. Kurtz Viola Cummings Lenny Evans Roy Genova Mary Mott Derek Howard Shirley Rolison Jerry Highland Sharon Helmsteadt Sharon Olear

Memorials:

Altar Flowers:

Bread, Wine & Candles

The Bread & Wine for this week were given in loving

memory of Stefania Zugaj by Danuta & William Bennett & family

If you would like to donate altar flowers or bread, wine and candles in memory of a loved one or for a special intention please call the parish office.

Eucharistic Adoration

Become and Anchor of Prayer for Family Life

The Catechism quotes Saint John Paul II: “The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship. Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love. Let us not refuse the time to go to meet him in adoration, in contemplation full of faith, and open to making amends for the serious offenses and crimes of the world. Let our adoration never cease. Our parish will have an hour of Eucharistic Adoration following the noon mass on Fridays. We would like to dedicate this hour as a time of contemplation and reflection to pray especially for our families. For strength in family life, for the return of family members to the church, for healing and reconciliation within families that are hurting.

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Our Lady of the Hamptons The Bucks for Books campaign to benefit the school programs at Our Lady of the Hamptons is on now and will culminate in the February 1st drawing of the prizes totaling twenty-five thousand dollars. Tickets are available now at the school. Call 283-9140 for details.

While the first trimester of the school year has just ended, it is already time to think of the possibilities for Catholic education at OLH for the 2018-19

school year. Registration will take place in late January, but information is available now. Placement in the elite OLH Prep program for grades 6, 7 and 8 is at a premium, so early consideration is advised. This program features Regents level courses in Math and Science, as well as an aggressive ELA curriculum and integrated Fine Arts.

OLH Pre-school for young children is offered at the campus of St. Rosalie’s Church in Hampton Bays. There has been an outstanding response to the four year old program, and registration is now closed for this term. Early registration for the 2018-19 school year is beginning now. Tours and conferences leading toward admission can be arranged. Informational packets are available. Call 631-283-9140 to set up a personal appointment and tour. More information is available on the website www.olh.org.

OLH Students in their Christmas Show Comfort And Joy!

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Cuarto Domingo de Adviento

EL SÍ DE MARÍA Y EL DE LA IGLESIA. Entramos ya en la cuarta semana de adviento en donde el texto que se nos ofrece ya lo hemos escuchado y muchas veces, pero no por ello deja de tener la frescura y el candor que su autor le imprimió y que a todos nosotros, cada vez que lo leemos, o es proclamado en cualquier celebración, nos llena de ternura y emoción. Es nada más y nada menos que el texto de la Anunciación a la Virgen María. No falta en él el asombro, la emoción, la duda, la presencia del Espíritu y ese SÍ de María que a todo nos sigue sobrecogiendo por más que ya lo hayamos oído un montón de veces. Es María, en esta ocasión, modelo para la Iglesia que está siendo invitada constantemente a dar respuesta a la propuesta que se le hace desde los recovecos de la historia, desde la Palabra, para seguir engendrando a Jesús en el mundo.. MISAS DE NAVIDAD Y ANO NUEVO

Dia 25 : a las 12:30 pm Domingo 31 y 1 de enero a las 12:30 pm

Servicios legales para la comunidad inmigrante

ALFA Teléfono: 631-707-5375 / OLA of Eastern Long Island 631 899 3441.

El Asesor de Inmigración de Caridades Católicas Estará a su disposición el día 11 de enero de 2pm a 5pm en Apostolado Hispano de Southampton.

Clases de Alfabetización para adultos Ponerse en contacto con Yesenia ( # 732 357 5257 ) o con Sr. Wilber Garro después de la Misa del Domingo en Southampton.

Rincón de Información

Comunidad de Oración para Adultos y Familias Los martes a las 7:30 PM en la Iglesia. El 3r martes de cada mes hay Hora Santa. ¿Desean bautizar a sus hijos? Los papas y los padrinos asistan al curso Pre-Bautismal, sin previo aviso. Curso Pre-Bautismal El curso se da el último domingo de cada mes a la 1:30 PM en el Apostolado Hispano en Southam-pton o a las 5:00 PM en la iglesia en East Hampton. Es preciso llevar la copia del acta de nacimiento del niño. La fecha de los Bautismos: Los primeros Domingos de mes en Southampton a la 1:30 pm. Requisitos para el Bautismo de un Niño Curso: Para bautizar a su hijo, es necesario que los padres y padrinos asistan al curso pre-bautismal. Padrinos: Debe escoger a los padrinos conscientes de los requisitos. Los padrinos tienen que ser católicos bautizados, confirmados y que han hecho su Primera Comunión y deben poder comulgar. El padrino (madrina) debe ser un(a) soltero(a) o debe ser casado por la iglesia. Permisos: Si viven afuera de la zona servida por el Apostolado Hispano, necesitan una carta de su párroco dándonos permiso para bautizar su hijo.

Preparación Pre Matrimonial – Para casarse por la iglesia, haga una cita para una entrevista con P. Ce-sar, P. Jesús. El curso pre-matrimonial se da por seis domingos, de las 9 AM al mediodía comenzan-do el primer domingo de octubre o de febrero. Horas del Apostolado: los martes a viernes de 2:00 – 5:00 pm Favor de llamar previamente al Pa-dre para concertar una cita. Padre Marvin: Cel 631 377 9053 Padre Cesar Lara: Cel. 631-332-5300 Padre Jesús Arellano: Cel. 929-257-3467

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