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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2017 8:00 A.M Frances Alessandro 9:30 A.M. Dominic DiGregorio

11:00 A.M. James J. Claffey - Birthday Remembrance

12:30 P.M. For the People of St. James Parish, Living & Deceased Members of the De Persis Family, Living & Deceased Members of the Crescenzi Family, Louise Scalice, Margo & John Burgois - Living, 50th Wedding Anniversary,

Mary & John Murphy

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2017 8:00 A.M. Robert H. Holz, Sr. 12:10 P.M. John & Nell Bedell

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017 8:00 A.M. Frank Damico - Living 12:10 P.M. Kevin Daly

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2017 8:00 A.M. Senen Ebuna 12:10 P.M. Dorothy Froehlich

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 - Thanksgiving Day

9:00 A.M. Andrew McCarthy No 12:10 P.M. Mass Today

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 9:00 A.M. Maria Rosaria Alessandrelli No 12:10 P.M. Mass Today

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017 8:00 A.M. No Intention Received

4:00 P.M. Domenick Tarantino

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2017 8:00 A.M John Rose 9:30 A.M. Benjamin Muro - Birthday Remembrance

11:00 A.M. Virginia & Joseph Caiola

12:30 P.M. For the People of St. James Parish, Antonietta Palumbo - 1st Anniversary, Marianne Brewer, Rosemary Jewtuch

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Reconciliation Schedule

Saturday Confessions 3:00 - 3:45 PM

Maryann Amblo, 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, Christina Lembo,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 November 25th &

November 26th

11/25 ~ 4:00 pm ~ Fr. Innocent 11/26 ~ 8:00 am ~ Fr. John 9:30 am ~ Fr. Aaron 11:00 am ~ Fr. Innocent 12:30 pm ~ Fr. Aaron

Celebrants Subject to Change

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NEW SERENITY PRAYER -Fr. James Martin, SJ God, grant me the serenity to accept people I cannot change, which is pretty much everyone, since I’m clearly not you, God. At least not the last time I checked. And while you’re at it, God, please give me the courage to change what I need to change about myself, which is frankly a lot, since, once again, I’m not you, which means I’m not perfect. It’s better for me to focus on changing myself than to worry about changing other people, who as you no doubt remember me saying, I can’t change anyway. Finally, give me the wisdom to just shut up whenever I think that I’m clearly smarter than anyone else in the room, that no one knows what they’re talking about except me, or that I alone have all the answers. Basically, God, grant me the wisdom to remember that I’m not you. AMEN.

“WE WELCOME GINA DROST: AS A NEW CO-COORDINATOR OF OUR FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM” I am delighted to announce that I recently hired Gina Drost as a Co-Coordinator of our Faith Formation Program. Gina began her ministry at St. James last Monday, November 13th. Together with Marianne Mirkow

Gina will coordinate our over-all Faith Formation Program. The work of our Faith Formation Program is to form the children of our parish into “intentional disciples” of Jesus, while giving them a religious education. Gina has extensive experience in Faith Formation and Youth Ministry, most recently working at St. William the Abbot in Seaford and St. Matthew’s in Dix Hills. Among her many responsibilities were: working with the Confirmation candidates, designing and developing service oriented opportunities for them, teaching of Master Catechist classes for Confirmation, coordinating parish events to foster intergenerational participation within the parish, the development of new technology (FaceBook, Instagram and Twitter pages) and directing Youth Ministry, which saw the creation of a Youth Leadership Program. Gina is also an accomplished artist and is sure to make use of this special talent while serving here.

During the remainder of this present Faith Formation Year, Gina will work closely with Marianne Mirkow, our other Faith Formation Coordinator. It is my plan that starting September 2018, Gina will be responsible for our Confirmation Program, the Faith Development and Formation of the parents of the children in our Program and over-all Adult Faith Formation within the parish. In time, it is also my hope that Gina will reintroduce Youth Ministry here at St. James.

So, welcome, Gina! We are delighted to have you as a member of our parish staff. May you find happiness and satisfaction in your ministry here at St. James Parish!

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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 21, 22, or 23 so that our families can prepare for

and enjoy Thanksgiving. Classes will resume on Nov 28th.

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 freedoms 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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ST. JAMES THANKSGIVING DAY MASS

All are invited to join us for our annual

Thanksgiving Day Mass

Thursday, November 23rd at 9:00am.

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

He has bestowed upon us.

St. James

Our 13th Annual Christmas 50/50 Raffle is in the mail

Last year’s winner took home $7, 205.00!

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 18, 2017 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 20th through Sunday, December 17th.

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St. James

Legion of Mary

Annual Membership

Drive

Please consider joining

us at the Legion of

Mary, every Tuesday

morning at 10am. We

meet in the Parish Center, room 106. All men and

women are welcome. We pray the rosary for our

Parish community. A recent news report said that

there was a link between religion and sustained

happiness. Why not join and grow in faith while

serving God through the Blessed Mother.

For more information please call Lucille Oates at

516-735-6341.

Applications for Altar Servers are now

available. Applications are available in the

Narthex after all weekend Masses and may

also be obtained from the Parish Center Of-

fice.

All completed forms are to be brought into

the Parish Center office. Please consider

having your child join this very important

ministry.

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Sunday, February 2, 2014 Sunday, November 19, 2017

Please Note: In Observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday the Parish Center

Office will close at noon on Wednesday, November 22nd, and will be closed

Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th. There will be one Mass

celebrated each day on November 23rd and November 24th at 9am.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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FROM THE EDITOR BULLETIN DEADLINES

PLEASE NOTE EARLY DEADLINE

FOR THE NOVEMBER 26TH

BULLETIN DUE TO THE

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.

Bulletin Date Due by 9:00am November 26th Thursday, November 16th December 3rd Monday, November 27th December 10th Monday, December 4th December 17th Monday, December 11th

The good news of today’s Gospel is the extravagance of what is being given us. All we need

do is be faithful in “small matters.” The cost of fidelity has no comparison to the reward

given.

When you give the furniture, household items and clothing you no longer use to the

Society of St. Vincent de Paul, you are sharing God’s extravagant love.

Sleeping St. Joseph

Now available in the Book Nook! "I have great love for Saint Joseph, because he is a man of silence and strength. On my table I have an image of Saint Joseph sleeping. Even when he is asleep, he is taking care of the Church!” - Pope Francis

Write your prayer request out each evening and place under the Sleeping St. Joseph figure. While you sleep, St. Joseph will intercede for you to our Heavenly Father for your needs.

Marriage Banns

Week Two Michael Turcias and Catherine Campbell

Week Three

Christian Salvage and Sabrina Grullan

Thank you to the following families for

their participation in our Family Mass,

Sunday, November 12, 2017:

The Payea Family Vested the Altar

The Etergineoso Family Presented the Gifts

S t . Ja m es Fo od P a n try Th a n ks g i v i n g Needs

Gift Cards Canned Hams Stuffing Mix

Gravy Sugar Flour Salt

Cream of Mushroom Soup Cooking Oil

Thank you for your continued support.

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Sunday, February 2, 2014 Sunday, November 19, 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, November 26th Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Ez 34:11-12, 15-17

Ps 23:1-3, 5-6

Cor 15:20-26, 28

Mt 25:31-46

WEEK OF: November 5, 2017 Catholic Ministries Appeal

CHURCH CAPACITY

850

MASS Sunday Collection Second Collection MASS ATTENDANCE

4:00PM $ 3,005.86 $ 530.00 483

8:00 AM $ 2,156.00 $ 444.00 210

9:30 AM $ 1,685.00 $ 256.00 352

11:00 AM $ 2,812.00 $ 520.00 335

12:30 PM $ 1,759.00 $ 284.00 152

Online Giving $ 1,470.96 $ 0.00

Weekly Env. $ 4,608.00 $ 10.00

TOTAL $17,496.82 $ 2,044.00 1,380

SUPER BONANZA

November 2017

$25 winners

Sunday, 11/12- Mr. & Mrs. Mike Lugo

Monday, 11/13 - Robert Bogseth

Tues., 11/14 - Susan Gibbons

Wednesday, 11/15 - Edward F. Browne

Thursday, 11/16 - Matthew D. Antonucci

Friday, 11/17 - Mr. & Mrs. Roger Fisher

Saturday, 11/18 - Debbie O’Connell

Pray for our Deceased

Ralph E. Osberg

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Sunday, November 19th No Scheduled Events

Monday, November 20th 2:00pm Stepping Out 7:00pm Marian Prayer Group - Chapel 7:30pm Charismatic Prayer Group - Room 114 Tuesday, November 21st 10:00am Legion of Mary - Room 106 7:00pm Divine Mercy Prayer Group - Chapel Wednesday, November 22nd Building Closes at Noon Thursday, November 23rd Building Closed

Friday, November 24th

Building Closed

Saturday, November 25th

No Scheduled Events

Saturday, November 25, 2017

4:00pm Ric Masi

Marina Krajewski

Sunday, November 26, 2017

8:00am Andrew Rosenberg

Charlotte Rosenberg

Giovanna Napodano

9:30am Jimmy Persico

Mallory Auer

Dominick Regina

11:00am Melissa Heubner

Megan McCarthy

12:30pm Anthony Laurino

Matteo Laurino

Francesco Laurino

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 Server Schedule