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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017 8:00 A.M Andrew McCarthy 9:30 A.M. Elizabeth Andersen

11:00 A.M. Jeanette Antonucci & Jack Somma - 1

st Anniversary

No 12:30 P.M. Mass Today 4:00 P.M. The Whitmore & Leo Families (Church) 4:00 P.M. The Priests & Deacons of St. James (Delaney Hall) 6:00 P.M. Elizabeth Galvin - Living 12:00 A.M. The People of St. James Parish MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2017 - Christmas Day 8:00 A.M. Stanley Renkas 9:30 A.M. Hubbard & Hobbie Families 11:00 A.M. Rocio Riveros 12:30 P.M. For the People of St. James Parish, John Mullany, Rose Conant, Dorothy Froehlich, Frank Barca

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2017 8:00 A.M. Deceased Members of the Turnbell Family 12:10 P.M. Special Intentions of Fr. Aaron

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2017 8:00 A.M. No Intention Received 12:10 P.M. Barbara Kay & Janet Paschalson

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2017

8:00 A.M. Michael Nolan - Living 12:10 P.M. Joseph Dudek

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2017 8:00 A.M. No Intention Received 12:10 P.M. Joan Little

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2017 8:00 A.M. Joseph Lagrasta - Birthday Remembrance, Kirk B. Tsourmas 4:00 P.M. Suman Lata Rai

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2017 8:00 A.M Louis Pisani 9:30 A.M. Natividad Otayza - Anniversary Remembrance

11:00 A.M. Florence DeFazio 12:30 P.M. For the People of St. James 4:00 P.M. For Peace Throughout the World

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Reconciliation Schedule

Saturday Confessions 3:00 - 3:45 PM

Omar Albayaty, Maryann Amblo, Michael Antonucci Francine Argila, John Baglione, Deanna

Baisley, Dcn. James Beirne, James Bianco, Louis Breitbach, Mary Brussell, Greg Capobianco, Philip Capobianco, JoAnn Chirco, Lori Cicciari, Leslie Crandall, Florence D’Alto, Agnes Daly, Dale Daly, James DeVita, Joan Dlugokencky, Skip Doran, Rosaria Esposito, Joe Falcone, Connie Fisher, Caitlin Francis, Thomas Francis, Andrew Gallo, Paul Giacalone, Rosemary Giacalone, Luke Gruener, Kenneth Hall, Michael Hance, Luke Horvath Melissa Huebner, Andrew Johnson, Delphine Julian, John Kmiotek, Gina Krafinski, Sean Lehosky, ,Tia Mabanta, Timothy Maietta,Dakota Maken, Mary Sue Maluda, Sr. JoAnn Mark, Pat Matera, Tara Matthews, Megan McCormack, Erlinda Medina, Janice Mehaffy, Steven Miller, Marianne Mirkow, Ann Muscarello, Grace Nadolny, Diane Pheffer, Lenny Rocillo, Dana Rodriguez, Richard Rogers, Joan Rose, Michaline Salamack, Cynthia Simson, Karen Stafford, Rosemary Styne, William Styne, Sally Ann Waskewich, Isabella Rose Weiss, Jessica Weiss, Joseph White

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Mass Celebrant for December 30th &

December 31st

12/30 ~ 4:00 pm ~ Fr. Aaron 12/31 ~ 8:00 am ~ Fr. Innocent 9:30 am ~ Fr. John 11:00 am ~ Fr. Innocent 12:30 pm ~ Fr. Aaron

Celebrants Subject to Change

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CHILDREN’S EXPLANATIONS OF ANGELS! “I know the names of two angels, Hark and Harold.” Gregory, Age 5 “Everybody’s got it wrong. Angels don’t wear halos anymore. I forget why, but scientists are working on it.” Olive, Age 9. “It’s not easy to become an angel! First you die, then you go to Heaven, and then there’s still the flight training to go through. And then you got to agree to wear those angel cloths.” Matthew, 9. “Angels work for God and watch over kids when God has to do something else.” Mitchell, Age 7. “Angels don’t eat, but they drink milk from Holy Cows.” Jack, Age 6. “What I don’t get about angels is why, when someone falls in love, they shoot arrows at them.” Sarah, Age 7. Thanks for setting the record straight, boys and girls!

“MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!”

One of my favorite paintings during the Christmas Season is the work of artist Morgan Weistling entitled, “Kissing the Face of God.”

Morgan explains, "I started to contemplate the awesome privilege that Mary was given, being able to hold God in her arms, but also keeping in mind that He was still her baby. This cute little child whom she bore was also God in the flesh. And yet, she cuddled and kissed Him, just as all mothers do with their babies. This thought propelled me right into this painting, which I wanted to be a very human representation of divinity. My prayer is that the viewer will be struck, as I am, with the amazing way that God chose to send His Son into this world — in pure humility."

How wonderful that as Catholics we hold Mary in such high esteem, and rightfully so, as she is not only the Mother of Jesus (God’s only Begotten Son) but also the Mother of the Church. May this painting enkindle in you affection for Mary and deepen your appreciation of God’s magnificent love shown to us through Jesus, whose birth we celebrate during this Most Holy Season! Christmas Blessings, Everyone!

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ST. JAMES CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS 2017

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES NOTE WELL: THERE IS NO 12:30 PM MASS TODAY IN ANTICIPATION OF THE

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES BEGINNING AT 4:00 PM. Sunday, December 24, 2017

CHURCH 4:00 PM - Fr. John, Dcn. Chris, 6:00 PM - Fr. Fr. Aaron, Dcn. Rick (P)

PARISH CENTER 4:00 PM - Fr. Innocent, Dcn. Rick

CHURCH MID-NIGHT MASS - Fr. John, Dcn. Chr is

Caroling begins at 11:30 PM

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES Monday, December 25, 2017

8:00 AM Fr. Aaron, Dcn. Rick, 9:30 AM Fr. John, Dcn. Rick,

11:00 AM Fr. Innocent, Dcn. Chris, 12:30 PM Fr. John, Dcn. Chris +

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD

NEW YEAR’S DAY - 2018 (All Masses are held in Church)

CONFESSIONS Saturday, December 30, 2017

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

VIGIL MASS: (WORLD DAY OF PEACE) Sunday, December 31, 2017

4:00 PM Vigil (Fr. John, Dcn. Chris)

SOLEMNITY: MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD NOTE WELL: THIS IS NOT A HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION THIS YEAR!

Monday, January 1, 2018

9:00 AM (Fr. Aaron, Dcn. Rick)

11:00 AM (Fr. Innocent, Dcn. Chris)

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What’s happening in

Faith Formation?

The Office of Faith Formation wishes to extend to all of our families

and the entire parish community our wishes for a blessed and joyful

Christmas.

The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to

you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in

the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and

Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in

swaddling clothes and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was a

multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and say-

ing:" Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on

whom his favor rests."

Question of the Week: Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the

Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Do you say

YES to God?

Advent Wreath Blessing: Week Four:

The first and second and third purple candles and the pink candle are lit,

and the prayer is said tonight night.

Let us pray as Advent draws to a close, that Christ will truly come into our

hearts. Lord, fill our hearts with your love, and as you revealed to

us by an angel the coming of your Son as man, so lead us

through his suffering and death to the glory of his resurrection,

for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,

for ever and ever. Amen.

Important Dates

No class week of Dec 17-23 & Dec 24-30

Classes resume Jan 2, 2018

Sat. Jan 13th no

classes

In the

beginning

was the

Word, and

the Word

was with

God, and

the Word

was God.

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FROM THE EDITOR BULLETIN DEADLINES

PLEASE NOTE EARLY DEADLINE

FOR THE DECEMBER 24TH ,

DECEMBER 31ST AND

JANUARY 7TH BULLETINS.

Bulletin Date Due by 9:00am December 31st Thursday, December 21st January 7th Friday, December 29th January 14th Monday, January 8th January 21st Tuesday, January 16th January 28th Monday, January 22nd

Imagine how Mary felt at the birth of Jesus: excited, awed, frightened.

Deep faith was her light in the darkness, for Jesus was born during the

night of the year when darkness is the longest.

Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brought light

into the darkness surrounding the heart of those living in poverty bringing

them the real, lasting, and deep joy of Christmas.

Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction

Join us after the 12:10pm Mass every Thursday for Eucharistic Adoration &

Benediction in the Church

THE WINNER OF THE 2017

CHRISTMAS 50/50 RAFFLE IS:

Mary Browne of Seaford

THE WINNER RECEIVED $6,925.00

THE PARISH RECEIVED $6,925.00

MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO

PARTICIPATED, MAKING

THIS A SUCCESSFUL

FUNDRAISER FOR THE PARISH.

Charismatic Prayer Group

Please note that the Charismatic Prayer Group

will not meet from December 18th to January 8th. Any questions please contact Patricia

Brodman at 516-735-7763.

Have a Blessed Christmas & Happy New Year.

THE ALTAR BREAD IS

DONATED IN MEMORY OF

MARY E. & JAMES V. BARRY

BY

MARY BARRY

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Altar Server Ministry

We ask that any boys or girls who might be interested in training as an Altar Server

please pick up an application in the Parish Center Office.

All completed forms can be dropped back off in the Parish Center and we will contact you.

Please consider having your child join this very important ministry.

We welcome into the St. James

Community:

Vincent Alessandro Bonilla

We thank the following families

for their participation in our

December 10, 2017 Family Mass:

Presentation of the Gifts The Casaigne Family

Vesting of the Altar

The Rieger Family

Stay Connected to St. James!

Did you know that our

website has been redesigned?

Check it out at:

www.stjamesrcchurch.org

You can find our schedule of events, Mass

times, bulletins and much more on the

website. Is there something else you would

like to see on the site? If so, send us an

email at: [email protected]

Also, make sure your email address is on

file with us so we can send you important

information vie email.

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Worldwide Marriage Encounter

“Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God.” Let us learn to comfort each

other better by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next

Weekends are Feb 9-11, 2018 in Huntington, NY and Apr 27-29, 2018 in Huntington,

NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 718-344-3700 or visit them at

http://www.wwmeli.org.

CUB SCOUT FUN AND FAITH DAY

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018 SACRED HEART CHURCH

MERRICK, NEW YORK

8:30 AM – 12:00 NOON

SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH

SMITHTOWN, NEW YORK

10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

A special day of prayer, handicrafts, and games.

For information, contact the Catholic Scouting Office

516 678-5800, ext 245 [email protected]

Tune into "Religion and Rock" with Rev. Msgr.

Jim Vlaun, CEO and PRESIDENT of the

Telecare Television Network on Sunday from

7:00 AM- 8:00 AM on WBAB 102.3 FM or

95.3 FM on Long Island’s East End.

Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius

Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and

at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite, Channel 117.

To listen online or receive more information

regarding Religion and Rock go

to www.ReligionandRock.com. or at "Religion

& Rock" on ITUNES.

Don't forget to tune into TELECARE,

Cablevision 29, Verizon FIOS 296 or Time

Warner 471 or visit www.TelecareTv.org for

the Best Catholic Television!

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Sunday, February 2, 2014 Sunday, December 24, 2017

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. If you have any questions or concerns about the program or would like help setting up

your account, please call our parish office at 516-731-3710.

Readings For Sunday, December 31st The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

17 Sir 3:2-6, 12-14

Col 3:11-21

Ps 128:1-5

Lk 2:22-40

WEEK OF: December 10, 2017 Christmas Flowers

CHURCH CAPACITY

850

MASS Sunday Collection Second Collection MASS ATTENDANCE

4:00PM $ 2,152.00 $ 611.00 432

8:00 AM $ 1,172.00 $ 380.00 142

9:30 AM $ 1,949.00 $ 582.00 259

11:00 AM $ 2,516.00 $ 639.00 205

12:30 PM $ 1,727.00 $ 520.00 315

Online Giving $ 2,523.87 $ 0.00

Weekly Env. $ 678.00 $ 65.00

TOTAL $12,717.87 $ 2,551.00 1,353

SUPER BONANZA

December 2017

$25 winners

Sunday, 12/17- Marguerite Brunner

Monday, 12/18 - Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sanzone

Tues., 12/19 - Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Stevenson

Wednesday, 12/20 - Mr. & Mrs. Russ Castle

Thursday, 12/21 - Victor Tutino

Friday, 12/22 - Anthony Cassone

Saturday, 12/23 - Mr. & Mrs. Michael Castelli

Pray for our Deceased

Ann D. Weilmann Pasquale Boccio Joseph Grandine

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Sunday, December 24th - Parish Center Closed No Scheduled Events

Monday, December 25th - Parish Center Closed No Scheduled Events Tuesday, December 26th 10:00am Legion of Mary - Room 106 7:00pm Divine Mercy Prayer Group - Chapel Wednesday, December 27th No Scheduled Events Thursday, December 28th No Scheduled Events

Friday, December 29th

No Scheduled Events

Saturday, December 30th

No Scheduled Events

Saturday, December 30, 2017

4:00pm Anthony Laurino

Matteo Laurino

Francesco Laurino

Sunday, December 31, 2017

8:00am Jimmy Persico

Ric Masi

9:30am Megan McCarthy

Dominick Regina

11:00am Andrew Rosenberg

Charlotte Rosenberg

Giovanna Napodano

12:30pm Melissa Heubner

Marina Krajewski

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 tempta-tions; 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.

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 Matthew Maniet, USMC; Lance Cpl. Richard Marandino, Marines; Airman 1st Class Gregory P. Marchese, Jr., Air Force; 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; Lt. James Van Wie, Army ; Paul Vermillion, Marine Corps., Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, Air Force

Altar Servers