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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2018 8:00 A.M Angelo & Angelina Fonte 9:30 A.M. Vincent D’Amico - Birthday Remembrance

11:00 A.M. Virginia Zauner 12:30 P.M. The People of St. James, Ann Muscarello, Joseph & Virginia Caiola, Matilda Kruptisch, Mary & John Murphy, Catherine Mavroleon

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2018 8:00 A.M. Andrew McCarthy 12:10 P.M. Brian Robinson

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018 8:00 A.M. Jonathan Schrieber - Living 12:10 P.M. John Corr - 1st Anniversary & Brendan Gornick

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018 8:00 A.M. Vid Suljic 12:10 P.M. Matilda Krupitch THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 9:00 A.M. The People of St. James No 12:10 P.M. Mass Today

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2018 9:00 A.M. Angie Imana - Living No 12:10 P.M. Mass Today

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2018 8:00 A.M. No Intention Received 4:00 P.M. Mary M. Gormley

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2018 8:00 A.M Angelo & Angelina Fonte 9:30 A.M. Benny Mauro

11:00 A.M. Arnold “Doc” Doctorow 12:30 P.M. The People of St. James, Antonietta Palumbo - 2nd Anniversary, Kathleen Orgass, Ann Iovino, Joseph Torregrosa, John Feeney

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Reconciliation Schedule

Saturday Confessions 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Omar Albayaty, Maryann Amblo, Vincent Antonetti Michael Antonucci Francine Argila, John

Baglione, Deanna Baisley, James Bianco, Louis Breitbach, Mary Brussell, Greg Capobianco, Philip Capobianco, 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, Frank Faggiani, Thomas Fazio, Caitlin Francis, Thomas Francis, Andrew 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, Sean Lehosky, Tia Mabanta, Timothy Maietta, Dakota Maken, Mary Sue Maluda, Pat Matera, Tara Matthews, Kathleen McCormack, Megan McCormack, Erlinda Medina, Janice Mehaffy, Steven Miller, Marianne Mirkow, Grace Nadolny, Barbara Notarstefano, Dennis O’Brien, Richard Owens, Sister Barbara Ozelski, Diane Pheffer, Cathy Prykuta Lenny Rocillo, Dana Rodriguez, Richard Rogers, Joan Rose, Michaline Salamack, Cynthia Simson, Cliff Smith, Karen Stafford, Rosemary Styne, William Styne, Sally Ann Waskewich, Isabella Rose Weiss, Jessica Weiss, Joseph White

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Mass Celebrant for November 24th &

November 25th

11/24 ~ 4:00 pm ~ Fr. John 11/25 ~ 8:00 am ~ Fr. Aaron 9:30 am ~ Fr. John 11:00 am ~ Fr. John 12:30 pm ~ Fr. Innocent

Celebrants Subject to Change

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“Thanksgiving Day: We Give You Thanks, O Lord!

I guess I have reached that age when the past is becoming more and more part of what I choose to remember when the holidays are being celebrated. Ah yes, that stroll down Memory Lane. This is true for me as this year’s celebration of Thanksgiving Day approaches.

Every Thanksgiving Day in my childhood was celebrated with my maternal grandparents. It wasn’t a long trip to their home. They lived on the third floor of the tenement building where I was raised in New York City. Since we lived on the fourth floor it was simply a matter of climbing down that one flight “. . .to grandmother’s home we go!”

My aunt and two cousins lived on the second floor of that same apartment building so they had to “climb” that one flight of stairs to the third floor. Another aunt and uncle would travel from Brooklyn, then from Staten Island in later years, to join us for this wonderful family gathering. Unfortunately, another aunt and uncle with their three children lived mostly in Michigan so they were never with is physically but always in our hearts when we gathered that day.

I think that most families of Italian heritage served all of the usual “American” dishes of the day. However, no celebration would be complete without its Italian flare. So, before the turkey we enjoyed the typical meatball soup followed by lasagna. Then came the turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and glazed sweet potatoes. After all that good eating the assortment of nuts, fruit and Italian pastries were served. Come on cannolis, napoleons and sfogliatella!

While the meal was always superb, the real reason for the gathering was to celebrate FAMILY and the gratitude we had for all that the Lord had given to us. My grandparents, who came from Sicily many years before, were always delighted that their dream had come to true. They left Italy in search of the American Dream. As they looked around the table they knew with certainty that with God’s help they had ARRIVED.

I pray that your Thanksgiving meal will be a wonderful gathering with an equally sumptuous meal. Most of all I pray that as you will look around your table that you will have a similar sense of gratitude for all that God has given to you!

“INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FOR THANKSGIVING DAY” A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue but the parent of all the others.” -Cicero “Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our Thanksgiving.” -W.T. Purkier “Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in t he hearts of honest men (and women); but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude.” -E.P Powell “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” -John F. Kennedy “Thanksgiving is a time to count your blessings, one by one, as each relative goes home.” -Melanie White

“Give thanks!”

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What’s happening in

Faith Formation? Our Level 7-8 Confirmation prep students are committed to learning more about their

faith and one way they fulfill these requirements is by doing service. Jesus came to serve

others and our Confirmandi become His hands and feet as they in turn serve our

community. We ask them to find something that interests them and use that to help them

serve others. This could be as simple as helping to coach younger kids in a sport they

already play, or tutor someone. It could be running or participating in a fundraiser or baking

for a bake sale. We also ask them to do something with in the parish so that they can learn

about what we do, they can join our choir or the PB&J gang, become an altar server, or

help at a parish event. The most important part is the fun they have.

Question of the Week? What is my Talent/Gift and how can I

multiply it? There are no Classes Nov. 21st, 22nd or 24th so that our families can

prepare for and enjoy Thanksgiving. Classes will resume on Nov 27th.

Prayer that can be said as Grace for Thanksgiving:

Today we give thanks for our many blessings as we pray for those in need. We give thanks

for our family and friends as we pray for those who are lonely. We give thanks for our free-

doms as we pray for those who are oppressed. We give thanks for our good health as we

pray for those who are ill. We give thanks for our comfort and prosperity as we share our

blessings with others. On this day of Thanksgiving, may the love of God enfold us, the

peace of God dwell within us, and the joy of God uplift us. Amen.

A Very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving to all from

the Office of Faith Formation.

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Our 14th Annual Christmas 50/50 Raffle is HERE!

Last year’s winner took home $6, 925.00!

Buy 4 tickets for $10 each, and get the 5th one free!

The total amount collected will be divided between

the winner and the Parish.

The winning ticket will be drawn on

Monday, December 17, 2018 at 11am in the Parish Center.

YOU HAVE TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT.

Additional tickets are available in the parish center Monday,

November 19th through Sunday, December 116th.

ST. JAMES THANKSGIVING DAY MASS

All are invited to join us for our annual

Thanksgiving Day Mass

Thursday, November 22nd at 9:00am

We will gather as a parish family to give thanks to God for the many blessings

He has bestowed upon us.

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AARP Farmingdale & St. James Seniors present:

“Tis The Season”

Dinner Dance at Resorts Casino Atlantic City

“Tis the Season to be jolly! No better place than at our annual Holiday Dinner & Dance Party! Enjoy an

evening of music, dancing & live entertainment at Resorts as part of this two day festive trip!

Thursday & Friday November 29-30, 2018 $220 per person twin/ $270 per person single

Trip Includes:

1 Night at Resorts Hotel & Casino

$30 lunch voucher/$5 breakfast voucher $20 slot play - Holiday gift for all

Holiday Dinner Dance at Resorts including: -Sit Down Dinner

-Music & Dancing - Santa Claus & Live Entertainment - Michael McGeehan Show on Day 2

Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation Baggage handling

Call Kay 333-2196 or Eileen 931-0048 for full itinerary & reservations.

2019

The Gospel predicts end times; our

challenge though is to live faithfully

now. When we live in conformity

to the Word, hearing Jesus’ words

and living them out, the future holds no fear for

us.

As you place your gift in the Society of St.

Vincent de Paul poor box, know that you are

hearing the words of Jesus and living them out.

2019 Missals are available for purchase in the Book Nook. The Book Nook is a

great place to find that special gift. Stop by after Mass and see all that the Book Nook has to offer!

In observance of the Thanksgiving Day

holiday ,the Parish Center Office will close

at noon on Wednesday, November 21st,

and will be closed Thursday, November

22nd and Friday, November 23rd.

There will be one Mass celebrated each day

on November 22nd and November 23rd at

9am.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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FROM THE EDITOR BULLETIN DEADLINES

BULLETIN DATE DUE BY 9:00AM November 25th Thursday, November 15th

December 2nd Monday, November 26th

December 9th Monday, December 3rd

December 16th Monday, December 10th

Thanksgiving Outreach

We would appreciate

donations of gift cards to

local supermarkets for

Thanksgiving so our patrons

are able to purchase fresh meat, vegetables and

other perishable goods. The pantry is also in

need of canned tomatoes, gravy, jarred sauces,

pancake mix & syrup, canned fruit, drinks, salad

dressing, coffee, mayonnaise and chunky soups.

Thank you for your continued support of our

food pantry.

Worldwide Marriage

Encounter

“Everyone who belongs to

the truth listens to my voice."

Listen to God's voice by

attending a Worldwide Mar-

riage Encounter Weekend. The next Week-

ends are Feb 8-10, 2019 in Huntington, NY

and Apr 26-28, 2019 in Huntington, NY.

For more information, call John & Toni

Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at

https://wwmenyli.org/.

Gerald Tarpinian and Shannon Lehosky

Anthony LoMonaco and Lauren Cortese

Jonathan Alfieri and Jennifer Astle

We thank the following families

for their participation in our

November 11th Family Mass:

The Vogt and Ramirez Families

Vested the Altar

The Mohauph Family Presented the Gifts

The prayer shawl ministry was asked to make neck scarves for a homeless shelter on Long Island. This wonderful group of women made 33 scarves in one month for the men and women at the shelter.

If any parishioner would like a prayer shawl to give someone for a joyous occasion or for any reason such as a death in the family, illness, or undergoing treatment, please call Frances Connors at 516-796-2231. For more information regarding prayer shawl ministry, please go to PrayerShawlMinistry.com

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Sunday, February 2, 2014 Sunday, November 18, 2018

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 parish office at 516-731-3710.

Readings For Sunday, November 25, 2018 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Dn 7:13-14

Ps 93:1-2, 5

Rv 1:5-8

Jn 18:33b-37

Christine Beltzer Gaetana Quitiliani

William Kelly Dorothy B. Leahy

Lawrence H. Weber

WEEK OF: November 4, 2018

Catholic Ministries

Appeal

CHURCH CAPACITY

850

MASS Sunday Collection Second Collection MASS ATTENDANCE

4:00PM $ 3,379.00 $ 624.00 531

8:00 AM $ 2,891.00 $ 509.00 252

9:30 AM $ 1,874.00 $ 426.00 377

11:00 AM $ 1,971.00 $ 285.00 247

12:30 PM $ 1,453.93 $ 497.00 210

Online Giving $ 970.35 $ 0.00

Weekly Env. $ 1,276.00 $ 0.00

TOTAL $13,815.28 $ 2,341.00 1,407

SUPER BONANZA

November 2018

$25 Winners

Sunday, 11/11 - Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DelPriore

Mon, 11/12 - Kathy Tucker

Tuesday, 11/13 - Michelle Lardi

Wednesday, 11/14 - Margaret Young

Thursday, 11/15 - Mr. & Mrs. Paul Buerkle

Friday, 11/16 - Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Sisto

Saturday, 11/17 - Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Cassar

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Sunday, November 18th 9:30am RCIA

Monday, November 19th

7:00pm Marian Prayer Group - Chapel

7:00pm Troop 689 Adult Leader Meeting - Room 106 7:30pm Charismatic Prayer Group - Room 114 Tuesday, November 20th 7:00pm Divine Mercy Prayer Group

Wednesday, November 21st No Scheduled Events Building Closes at 12 Noon Thursday November 22nd No Scheduled Events Building Closed

Friday, November 23rd

No Scheduled Events Building Closed

Saturday November 24th

No Scheduled Events

This Week at St. James

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

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, Navy Airman, Lt. Commander Raymond Beno, Navy; Sgt. Joseph R. Booth, Army: Spc. Matthew Burrafato, Cpl. Dominic Castiello, Marines; Lt. 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; Pvt. 1st Class Joseph Leoce, Jr. Marines; 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; Pvt. Thomas Tarnagorski Jr, Marines; Lt. James Van Wie, Army ; Paul Vermillion, Marine Corps., Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, Air Force

We welcome into the St. James Community:

Ava Mae Ambrosio

Mason Natowski

Gianna Rose Poblete

Logan Thomas Shannon

Annalyse Camryn Tangney

Sadie Catherine Weber