Page Two St. James R.C. Church Mass Celebrant for January ...stjamesrcchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/435-123117.pdf · Skip Doran, Rosaria Esposito, Joe Falcone, Connie Fisher,

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

MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018 9:00 A.M. Marilyn J. Tutino 11:00 A.M. Anthony DeVincenzo, Sr. Birthday Remembrance

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2018 8:00 A.M. No Intention Received

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2018 8:00 A.M. No Intention Received

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2018

8:00 A.M. Gail Moran & Margaret Melito

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2018 8:00 A.M. No Intention Received

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2018 8:00 A.M. Jean M. Thomas Edward Phillips 4:00 P.M. Allan Jewel

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 8:00 A.M Anna Ciminera 9:30 A.M. Andrew McCarthy - 11

th Anniversary

11:00 A.M. Marianne Brewer 12:30 P.M. For the People of St. James, The Sapenoff Family - Living

St. James R.C. Church Page Two

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

435 St. James

Mass Celebrant for January 6th &

January 7th

1/6 ~ 4:00 pm ~ Fr. Innocent 1/7 ~ 8:00 am ~ Fr. Innocent 9:30 am ~ Fr. John 11:00 am ~ Fr. Aaron 12:30 pm ~ Fr. John

Celebrants Subject to Change

Sunday, December 31, 2017 Page Three

435 St. James

Consider this. . .

“The Catholic Church feeds, clothes, houses, and educates more people than any other organization in the world. And when the modern media and the secular culture have finished tearing down the Church as best they can, let me ask you, who will take our place? Who will feed the hungry? Who will cloth the naked? Who will visit the lonely and imprisoned? Who will house the homeless? Who will comfort the sick and the dying? Who will educate the masses? The world needs the Church. Even your hardened and cynical politicians . . . recognize this reality with alarming clarity. If for no other reason than from an economic standpoint, they know they wouldn’t be able to pick up the broken pieces that would be left if the Church disappeared from their community.” (Matthew Kelly, Dynamic Catholic)

I share the above with you not for us to have a reason to boast but to remind you of the goodness of the Church to which you and I belong and to which we want others to return and still others to join.

“The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph” This weekend we continue our celebration of Christmas with the Feast of the Holy Family. This important feast reminds us that the very thing that made this Family “Holy” was the presence of Jesus in it. This means that each of our families can also be holy if we invite Jesus to be part of them. This is certainly something that Jesus would want. Parents, you have a wonderful opportunity to rededicate your family to Jesus this weekend. It’s simple! Just tell the Lord that you are accepting his invitation and dedicating your family to Him. Then each day say a simple prayer for your spouse, your children, and your grandchildren. We can also include praying for our brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and cousins. Don’t forget the “In-Laws” as well! God bless all of our families that make up the Parish Family of St. James! You are our greatest resource and blessing.

The Best Year of Your Life! - 2018

Matthew Kelly, from Dynamic Catholic, wrote the following several years ago but it still applies for those of us preparing for the coming New Year. “What would it take to make (2018) the best year of your life? Every year between Christmas and New Year's I spend an hour or two each day putting together a personal strategic plan for the coming year. This year I got started early over the Thanksgiving weekend, and I want to encourage you to set aside some time. . .to join me in this exercise. Here are some questions to ponder:

1. If you could only accomplish three things next year, what would they be?

2. What new habits are you going to adopt in (2018) to grow spiritually?

3. What are you going to do to ensure you have more energy next year than you did this year?

4. What relationships do you want to improve and how?

5. What bad habits are you going to eliminate?

6. What are you going to spend more time doing?

7. What are you going to spend less time doing?

Life is a fragile and precious thing. Don't waste it. Decide right now to make (2018) an extraordinary year in your life.” So, let’s do ourselves a favor and take the time to sit down and prayerfully consider these questions posed by Matthew Kelly. They can help each of us to begin the New Year focused and committed to change making 2018 “The Best Year of Your Life.”

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Page Four

435 St. James

ST. JAMES CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS 2017

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)

Sunday, December 31, 2017 Page Five

435 St. James

Come and sit with

OUR LORD on

NEW YEAR’S EVE and say

goodbye to 2017 and welcome

in 2018 in the presence of

the LORD

The church will open

at 11:00PM

Adoration will be from

11:30 PM till 12:30AM

Come join us December 31st at 11:30 PM to welcome in the

NEW YEAR and spend time with our LORD

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Page Six

435 St. James

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 happy and healthy New Year!

Today we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family! All human

beings are called to the heights of holiness. That all states in

life, children, teenager, and parent, offer so many opportunities

to grow in faith, hope, and love. That the nitty gritty of family

life, if approached right, can be a road to profound personal

transformation and communion with God.

Think about it. Jesus spent most of his human life as a

craftsman, working with Joseph in the family business and

ultimately taking it over. Mary, the holiest of all creatures, spent

most of her time changing diapers, cooking, and cleaning. The

secret to holiness is not to do extraordinary things, but to do

ordinary things with extraordinary love and gratitude

(Colossians 3:15-17).

Question of the Week: What can you do to help your

family grow in holiness?

Important Dates

Classes resume Jan 2, 2018

Sat. Jan 13th no

classes

Would you like to be a part of our Faith Family? Helping others to grow in faith, hope,

and love. Not sure if you have the time? We have opportunities for as little as an hour a

month. Please contact the Faith Formation Office for more information.

Sunday, December 31, 2017 Page Seven

435 St. James

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Page Eight

435 St. James

FROM THE EDITOR BULLETIN DEADLINES

PLEASE NOTE EARLY DEADLINE

FOR THE

JANUARY 7TH BULLETIN.

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

Today is the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. During

our New Year may our families “grow in wisdom and have the favor of

God upon them.”

This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de

Paul was able to bring Christmas to the hearts of the poor, by

assisting families with food, gifts, and money for utility and rent bills. Thanks!

Charismatic Prayer Group

Please note that the Charismatic Prayer Group

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

man at 516-735-7763.

Have a Blessed Christmas & Happy New Year.

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.

The St. James Seniors January meetings will be held

at St. James in the Parish

Center Room 208.

We look forward to seeing you January 5th and January 19th.

Happy New Year!

Dear Parishioners,

In accordance with Diocesan policy, you must be Virtus trained in

order to participate in any volunteer positions at St. James. We

will be offering training sessions at St. James on:

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 7:00pm and

Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 1:00pm

If you have not had Virtus training, please visit

www.virtusonline.org to register for the St. James class.

Please contact Gina Drost at 516-796-2979 with questions.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Nine

435 St. James

Sunday, February 2, 2014 Sunday, December 31, 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, January 7th The Epiphany

20 Is 60:1-6

PS 72:2, 7-8,10-13

Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6

Mt 2:1-12

WEEK OF: December 10, 2017 Parish Outreach

CHURCH CAPACITY

850

MASS Sunday Collection Second Collection MASS ATTENDANCE

4:00PM $ 3,206.00 $ 660.00 577

8:00 AM $ 1,761.00 $ 306.00 210

9:30 AM $ 1,553.00 $ 558.00 274

11:00 AM $ 2,049.00 $ 416.00 258

12:30 PM $ 1,577.00 $ 504.00 230

Online Giving $ 1,557.32 $ 0.00

Weekly Env. $ 965.00 $ 1,270.00

TOTAL $12,668.32 $ 3,714.00 1,549

SUPER BONANZA

December 2017

$25 winners

Sunday, 12/24- Elsie McCrowe

Monday, 12/25 - MaryAnn Cabri

Tues., 12/26 - Mr. & Mrs. John Danielo

Wednesday, 12/27 - Anne Grasser

Thursday, 12/28 - Mr. & Mrs. John Schroeder

Friday, 12/29 - Richard Treacy

Saturday, 12/30 - Jennifer Geramita

Pray for our Deceased

Congratulations to Jessica McEachern our

$1,000.00 Christmas Super Bonanza Winner!

St. James R.C. Church Page Ten

435 St. James

Sunday, December 31st - Parish Center Closed No Scheduled Events

Monday, January 1st - Parish Center Closed No Scheduled Events Tuesday, January 2nd 10:00am Legion of Mary - Room 106 7:00pm Divine Mercy Prayer Group - Chapel Wednesday, January 3rd 7:00pm Family Ministry Meeting - Room208 Thursday, January 4th No Scheduled Events

Friday, January 5th

11:00am Our Lady of the Rosary Italian Prayer Group - Chapel

Saturday, January 6th

No Scheduled Events

Saturday, January 6, 2018

4:00pm Andrew Rosenberg

Charlotte Rosenberg

Giovanna Napodano

Sunday, January 7, 2018

8:00am Ric Masi

Marina Krajewski

9:30am Anthony Laurino

Matteo Laurino

Francesco Laurino

11:00am Mallory Auer

12:30pm Melissa Heubner

Jimmy Persico

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