St. James R.C. Church

St. James R.C. Church November 25, 2018 The 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time

429 Route 25A, Setauket, New York 11733-3829

Parish Office: (631) 941.4141 Fax: (631) 751.6607

Faith Formation Office: (631) 751.7287

Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjamessetauket.org

Office hours: M-F 9am-4pm (closed for lunch 12-12:30)

Sat. 9am-2pm

“Be doers of the word and not hearers only.”

James 1:22

2018 Mission Statement:

Formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, we

are Beloved daughters and sons of the Father. We, the Catholic

community of the Three Village area, are a pilgrim community

on Camino- journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of

God, guided by the Holy Spirit.

Nourished by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel; we strive

to respond to Jesus’ invitation: to be faithful and fruitful

disciples; to be a Good Samaritan to (our) neighbor and enemy.

So that in Jesus’ name, we may be a welcoming community,

respectful of life in all its diversities and beauty; stewards of and

for God’s creation; and witnesses to Faith, Hope and Charity.

Weekday Masses

Monday — Saturday: 8:00 am

Sunday Masses

Saturday: 5:00 pm (Youth)

Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am (Family), 11:30 am

(Choir)

Holy Days: Vigil: 7:30 pm

Day: 8:00am, 12 Noon

Special Needs Mass: Second Saturday of the

month at 1:00pm

Nocturnal Adoration: First Friday of the

Month, 7:30-8:30pm

Reconciliation

Saturdays 4:00 — 4:45 pm or by appointment

Rev. James-Patrick Mannion, Pastor

[email protected] (ext. 322)

Rev. Gerald Cestare, Associate Pastor

[email protected] (ext. 321)

Rev. John Fitzgerald, in residence

Business Manager: Todd Bradshaw(ext.312)

Dir. of Outreach: Kathryn Vaeth (ext. 313)

Dir. of Faith Formation: Louise DiCarlo

(ext. 329) Admin. Asst. Joanmarie Zipman (ext. 328)

Music Co-Director: Richard Foley (631)

806.1794

Music Co-Director: Miriam Salerno (516)

263.5173

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

(RCIA): Cris O’Keefe (631) 751.2819

Parish Receptionists: Megan Peters (M-F)

and Joan Murray (Sat)

Parish Facilities Supervisor: Jeff Fallon

Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School:

John Piropato, Principal (631) 473.1211

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Sacraments

Baptism: Two Sundays per month at 1:30 pm. Please contact the office after the 4th month of pregnancy to make arrangements. Holy Matrimony: Please contact the office at least nine months before your desired date. Anointing of the Sick: By request

Prayer Opportunities

Nocturnal Adoration: First Fridays 7:30 — 8:30 pm

Recitation of the Rosary: Monday to Saturday after the 8am

Mass.

Alpha:By request: Mrs. Roni Groth, Mrs. Barbara Jaeckel

Bereavement Ministry: (631) 941.4141, ext. 341

Ms. Catherine Horgan, Mr. Dennis Reardon

CYO Board: Mr. Charles Arasi,Chair; Mrs. Samantha Bradshaw,

Mr. John Case, Mr. Michael (Mike) Specht,

Mr. Patrick (Pat) Tunstead

Eucharistic Ministry to Homebound Parishioners:

If you or anyone you know is homebound and would like to

receive the Eucharist at home, please call Joan Murray at the

rectory office.

Knights of Columbus, Mother Teresa of Calcutta Council

#12006: Grand Knight, Paul DiBenedetto

Laudato Si Environmental Ministry: Robert Becherer

Liturgy Committee: Louise DiCarlo

Liturgical Ministries:EMHC-Mrs. Kathy Brown, Mary Berretta

Readers: Mr./Mrs. Stephen and Bonnie Paysen;

Altar Servers: Mrs. Judi Wallace, Mr. Peter Morelli;

Ushers/Greeters: Mr. Robert Freaso

Ministry of Consolation: Carol Simco

Nocturnal Adoration:Eric Waxman (631) 689.9759

Our Daily Bread: (631)941.2731 [email protected]

Parish Bulletin and Website: Editor, Catherine Horgan

(contact rectory office)

Pastoral Council: Mrs. Roni Groth, Mr. John Holownia,

Mrs. Josephine Prokup, Mr. Fred Sawicki, Mr. Michael Vaeth, Mrs. Judi Wallace

Parish Finance Committee: Mr. Edward Gutleber, Chair; Mr. Todd Bradshaw (Business Manager) Mrs. Theresa Ellner (Accounts Payable), Mr. Christopher McKeever (Parish Trustee), Mr. Wm. J. O’Brien (Parish Trustee), Mr. George Rehn, Mrs. Judi Wallace

Parish Liturgical Environment Committee: Contact Rectory Pre-Cana Ministry: Mr. and Mrs. Diane and James Santangelo, Respect Life Committee of St. James: Eric Waxman

(631)689.9759. The Respect Life Committee will meet in the Parish Center each month (September –June) on Coffee Sunday after the 9:30 Mass

Rosary Altar Society of St. James: Patricia Raptoulis

(631) 473.3561

St. James Rosary Makers:Mary DiBenedetto (631)236.8899

Wedding Facilitators: Maureen Denzler, Chris Weisman

St. James App Free Text to Download Codes:

Text SJRC1 to 555888 for Android

Text SJRC2 to 555888 for Apple

In compliance with Diocesan policy from the Office for the

Protection of Children & Young People, (516) 678.5800, ext. 573:

If you suspect any child abuse, first contact Child Protective Services

at (800) 342.3720 and then contact the Diocesan Hotline at (516)

594.9063. If you believe someone is in immediate danger, call

Suffolk County Police at 911.

Parish Policy

Please be reminded that as a matter of policy, any and all events, conferences, meetings, plays, sporting events, fundraising efforts, etc. must have the expressed, written permission of the pastor (or his designee) before plans can be finalized. The parish is a legal entity with certain obligations that

must be considered prior to approval of events. This includes the use of the name St. James in any way, shape or form, explicitly or implicitly. Contracts with outside vendors, speakers or service providers cannot be signed by anyone other than the pastor or his designee.

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READINGS AND OBSERVANCES

FOR THE WEEK OF November 25, 2018

Sunday, November 25: 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Dn 7:13-14//Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37

Monday, Nov. 26: Seasonal Weekday

Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Lk 21:1-4

Tuesday, Nov. 27: Seasonal Weekday

Rv 14:14-19/Lk 21:5-11

Wednesday, Nov. 28:Seasonal Weekday

Rv 15:1-4/Lk 21:12-19

Thursday, Nov. 29:Seasonal Weekday

Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Lk 21:20-28

Friday, Nov. 30: St. Andrew, Apostle

Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22

Saturday, December 1: Seasonal Weekday

Jer 33:14-16/1 Thes 3:12--4:2/Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

Next Sunday: 1st Sunday in Advent

Join us in praying the Holy Rosary after the 8am Mass every 1st Saturday:12/1 2018 will be our last 2018 date.

“I promise to assist at the hour of death, with the graces necessary for salvation, all who on the First Saturday of five consecutive months, confess their sins, receive Holy Com-

munion, recite five decades of the Rosary, and keep me company for fifteen minutes while meditating on the mys-teries of the Rosary, with the purpose of making reparation to my Immaculate Heart.” ~Our Blessed Mother

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COLLECTION UPDATE

November 18, 2018: $11,700.66

November 19, 2017: $12,985.80

Mass Attendance November 17/18: 1141

Please consider making your regular donations to St. James

via our on- line option. Set up one time or recurring donations,

and avoid worrying about your regular donation

due to travel, illness or bad weather.

Visit:

https://

stjamessetauket.weshareonline.org/

opportunities/generalcollection

For your continued generosity to St. James Parish of your time,

talent and treasure, I offer my deepest appreciation. May God

reward your generosity a hundredfold.

~ Fr. Jim

Mass Intentions for the week of

November 25, 2018

The 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, November 25

8am Dorothea Mooney

9:30am Eileen Dean

11:30am Vasilios Caras, Joseph Di Puma, Cascone-Cazzolio Family, Donald Duke Concolino

Monday, November 26

8am Olga Lomaga

Tuesday, November 27

8am Madge Doherty

Wednesday, November 28 8am Theresa J. Giordano

Thursday, November 29

8am Mary Andrecs Friday, November 30

8am Bernard Lawlor Saturday, December 1 8am Mary & Joseph Burns 5pm Nicholas Stabile, Rose Vitarelli, John Martinez

Florence DePietro

Sunday, December 2

8am For our parishioners, living and deceased

9:30am Ina McGrath

11:30am Jerry Higgins, Moylan-Tigne Family, Connie Krolikoski, Sal & Jill Scutellaro

MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Additional Memorial Candles

In response to the numerous requests from parishioners, we are pleased to tell

you that we have installed another set of candles near the stat-ue of the Holy Family in the back (25A side) of the church. This new set of candles offers a top row that can be lit for one year and hold a plaque listing the name of the person for whom the candle is lit. The offering for a Memorial Candle is $250. Please stop by the rectory office during normal business hours when our receptionist will be happy to provide you with additional information.

If your preferred date for a Memorial Mass for your loved one is unavailable, consider a memorial donation of altar bread and wine for the week (either Mon-Sat or Mon-Sun) or, the gift of altar flowers. The name of your loved one will be included in the parish bulletin. For further information, please call (631.941.4141) or visit the rectory office during regular business hours.

Tune in to “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun

on

Sunday mornings, 7:00am-8:00am 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 11:00PM on XM Satellite,

Channel 117.

Next Sunday’s theme (Nov 25 ) is

“Responsibility”

Pope’s Intention for Evangelization

In the Service of Peace. That the language of love and

dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict.

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‘Take 20 minutes out of your day to pray the rosary and you will see the difference it will make in your life”

On Sunday, December 2nd, Coffee

Sunday, the Rosary Altar Society will hold their

Annual “Christmas Bake Sale” in the

Parish Center Hall before and after every Mass.

Come support our Parish Outreach by

purchasing the delectable and delicious

homemade cakes, pies, cupcakes and more.

Parishioners (non-members) and members of

RAS are invited to donate their baked goods.

Please remember to wrap your offering in

clear cellophane with a bow, and drop it off at

the Parish Center on Saturday, Dec. 1,

3-5:00pm. Room TBA.

KEEP IN MIND:

Thursday, December 13th: Our wonderful Christmas

Luncheon, spectacular raffle & Christmas music at the lovely

St. George’s Country Club.

We anticipate your attending these very special occasions by planning ahead and inviting your spouse, relatives and friends to join us. To become a member of the Rosary Altar Society, please call Pat: 631.473.3561

“Through Mary streams of graces flow down upon us”

St. Faustina Kowalska

Mother Teresa Council,

Knights of Columbus

www.kofc.org

“If you can’t feed 100 people, then feed just one”

~ Mother Teresa

“Once again, the Scriptures are a lodestar, a benchmark, the plumb line that steadies us and steers us clear of what is happening in the world and gives us a glimpse of history and politics, economics and daily experiences from God's point of view. Going back to this mother lode of wisdom and knowledge, inspired by God, brings grace and further insight not found in other devotional materials.”

― Megan McKenna, The New Sta!ons of the Cross: The Way of the Cross

According to Scripture

Women’s Scripture Study group starting up again this fall!

All women are welcome to come to an every other week gathering to study and pray with the Scriptures for the

coming Sunday. This group is open to everyone whether you already spend time with Scripture during the week or not. The

basic history behind the readings is given and then we process the meaning for us in prayer and optional sharing.

This is meant to be a pleasant and congenial space to come and journey with each other through our lectionary!

Come when you can, coffee, tea and cake will always be ready for you!

Time: 9:30-11am Place: Parish Center Room 104

When: Every other Wednesday morning, (with some exceptions*)

Breakfast with Santa

St. Nicholas (a/k/a Santa) is coming to St. James and offering FREE PHOTOS with all the good girls and boys, beginning after the 9:30 Mass on Sunday, December 2, as part of “Breakfast with Santa” after all Sunday Masses. Don’t miss out on the pancakes, nor on meeting Santa!

Christmas Poster Contest

An opportunity to win prizes and to promote our faith is being offered to the youth of our community with the ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ poster contest. Be sure to sign up at “Breakfast with Santa” or call Mike @ 917-399-4600 for further information about this opportunity to get into the true Christmas spirit.

Call Fred @631-751-7375 about joining this Catholic men’s fraternal service organization, whose guiding principles are

charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism

Christmas is coming and it’s time for the St. James Respect Life Committee’s Annual Poinsettia Fundraiser to support the Life

Center of Long Island (LifeCenterLI.org) as well as decorate your home or to give as a gift!

Laudato Si’ Travel Mugs! New, handsome, reusable travel mugs for hot and cold beverages are now available in the parish office. Made of stainless steel, these mugs are fully insulated, with a tightly sealed screw-on top. They bear Pope Francis’s motto from Laudato Si’: “Creation is a gift for all,” along with the name of our parish. You can buy one for $13 (or two for $25) at the office or at the upcoming parish Christmas Fair on December 1—look for the Laudato Si’ table. If we each take a simple step towards protecting the world God has given us and called us to care for, we will make a difference together. What a great way to prepare for the coming of Christ into our world!

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Pray for Our Military

Personnel

Please remember in prayer all of the

men and women from our parish

and country who serve so selflessly

in our Armed Forces. Keep them, their families, friends and

loved ones in prayer as they serve our country at home and

on foreign soil.

U.S. Army Major Erika Holownia

U.S. Army Major Gregory C. Holownia

U.S. Sergeant Spec. Joseph Mandel, US

U.S. Army Capt. Eric D. Waxman, US

U.S. Air Force SrA Sean T. Murray

USMC Lance Corp. Aeon Soler

U.S. Army, PFC Brandon Leap

U.S. Navy SHSN Quintin Lawrence Hurley

Pray for Our Sick

Please pray for all members of the parish family, especially :

Paulette Agoglia, Glenn Buro, Keith Buro, Caroline

Caggiano, Anthony Capozzi, Dennis Carbonell, Mario

Cella, Camille DiCarlo, Mary Harmer, Edward Harmer,

Terence Hobbes, Sophie Kaiser, Joseph LaRosa, Kayla

Marianetti, Joseph Marra, Tom McHugh, Rose Sangiamo,

Adelaide Marie Wardrope, Michael Carpenter,

Joseph Schuchman, Genie Corolla, Diane McDonald,

Linda Shannon, Marie & Tom Giuliano, Robert Banish,

Barbara Jaeckel, Brian Slicklein

May they and their families, have health, strength

and peace in you, O Lord. Amen.

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Come to the Stable, Two by Two

Advent is a time of preparation for the greatest gift of all … God’s intimate embrace of His creation by en-fleshing Himself in our humanity; a gift of salvific redeeming love.

This great act of downward mobility on God’s part allows humanity the possibility of revealing the divinity of God in our own person and in the other before us. [akin to the Hindu word Namaste: in Hinduism, it means "I bow to the divine in you."]

Last year, we as a parish ‘bowed to the divine’ in the truth of a Haitian family in need of a home. As a result of your generosity, $6,000 was raised, and through Cross Catholic Outreach, a home was built to house a needy family. This year, the Pastoral Staff, reflecting on the aspect of the stable, not as a shelter

(home) but as a gathering place for/of animals, suggested that we sponsor Heifer International’s ‘Gift Ark’ project. This project recalls how Noah, at God’s command, took pairs of all the animals on the earth and placed them in the ark he built before the Great Flood came and destroyed the face of the earth - a sign of God’s love to renew the earth. In that same way, Heifer International, creates an ‘Ark of self-reliance’ for needy families in communities in the US and 25 other countries. This ‘Ark’ allows the possibility of improved life, or, at times life itself, for needy families in much the same way as Noah’s ‘Ark of Faith’.

So, from Ark to Stable, to a gift of Love and Life, we wish to encourage you to help us put such a ‘Gift Ark’ afloat this Advent season, so that when Christmas comes, some of the neediest in our world family will be gifted with joy, hope and well-being!

The ‘Gift Ark’ carries a cargo of:

2-Cows, 2-Sheep, 2-Oxen, 2-Water Buffalo, 2-Pigs, 2-Beehives, 2-Goats, 2-Trios of Ducks, 2-Trios of Rabbits, 2-Trios of Guinea Pigs, 2-Flocks of Geese,2-Flocks of Chickens, 2-Llamas, 2-Schools of Fish & 1-Community Animal Vet kit valued at $5,000.

Beginning on the first weekend of Advent (December 1/2), the bulletin will contain specific details about how we will accomplish this goal as a parish family. As in building the house last year, this effort will be interactive and very much family oriented/friendly, and one which I think you will enjoy.

Pax et bonum

Fr. Jim

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AN INVITATION TO OUR SECOND ANNUAL

DECEMBER 31ST “GENTLE EVE” ∞∞∞∞∞∞

An old year doesn’t exit quietly, nor does a new year make its entry in silence. Around the world, this holiday we

call New Year’s Eve, this day of making resolu!ons as a blank calendar unfolds before us, announces its presence

with noisy celebra!ons that can include the banging of pots, ligh!ng of fireworks, honking of horns, dancing,

drinking, and watching the ball drop in Times Square.

For many of us, this par!cular celebra!on can be emo!onally challenging, bi#ersweet and not surprisingly,

completely exhaus!ng, especially a$er all the demands of family and friends to enjoy a “perfect” Christmas.

This year, we would like to once again offer an alterna!ve way in which to observe New Year’s Eve and the noise

and pressure that usually accompanies it. Let us gather with one another to celebrate and pray the Mass in

thanksgiving for the year about to end, and offer one another hope for the year about to begin.

Let us share a simple meal together both eucharis!cally and socially; gree!ng each other with “a holy kiss” and

offering a simple toast for peace in the year ahead, allowing us all to safely return to our homes long before the

amateurs take to the roads for their tradi!onal celebra!ons.

Our !me together will begin with Mass at 7 pm, followed by a buffet dinner, conversa!on and dessert, ending

with a final blessing, with the evening drawing to a close by 10pm.

If you are over 18 yrs. of age and interested in taking part in our second annual “Gentle Eve” gathering, please

call the parish office (631.941.4141) and leave your name, address and phone number along with the number of

people a#ending; you may also complete the registra!on form (found on page 8) and return it to the rectory

office at your earliest convenience. We will provide the buffet dinner, soda and sparkling cider along with some

fes!ve decora!ons.

Each a#endee is asked to donate $15 and bring along a favorite dessert to share and invited to bring their own

bo#le of wine.

In order to assist us in our planning efforts, we ask that you respond no later than

12 Noon, Wednesday December 12, 2018

Pax et Bonum-

Fr. Jim

On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 7:00-9:00pm, the Diocese of Rockville Centre will offer “An Evening of Prayer for

Men Suffering Abortion Loss”. The evening will include Mass, dinner, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Adoration. To

register and for more information please visit: www.respectlife.drvc.org or contact Project Rachel at 1.888.456.HOPE or

1.516.766.2538. All information and reservations will remain confidential.

On Saturday, December 1, 2018, the DRVC will offer “Healing after Abortion: Day of Prayer and Healing for

Women”. To register and for more information please visit: www.respectlife.drc.org or contact Project Rachel at

1.888.456.HOPE or 1.516.766.2538. All information and reservations will remain confidential.

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Ministry to Families with Special Needs

Families who have members with special needs or developmental disabilities often find it difficult to attend weekly Mass

together. We are pleased to provide an opportunity for families to experience and celebrate God’s presence in their lives at a special Mass.

Our last Mass of the Fall 2018 Season will take place on December 15. Be sure to watch this space for the

schedule of Spring Mass dates. The Ministry to Families with Special Needs strives to be inclusive in it’s approach, inviting those with special needs to fill liturgical role such as proclaimer and bringing forward the bread and wine at the offertory procession.

Refreshments and fellowship offered in Smith Hall (church lower level) immediately following Mass.

Pick up a “Special Needs Mass” Flyer in the church vestibule today after Mass and help us spread the word about this loving and special ministry.

COMING SOON! St. James Parish will host

our Second Annual “Anniversaries on the

Five’s” celebration in February 2019 for those

parishioners who will celebrate their first

anniversary, or 5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45 or

50+ years of marriage in 2019. Our 2018 event

was a tremendous success, so be sure to watch for additional

details on the next event in future bulletins.

V E N D O R S W A N T E D ! Saturday, December 1

Saint James Church

Christmas Fair

We would like to invite you to consider being a vendor at our Christmas Fair this year! It promises to be a wonderful event with one of the largest miniature nativities in the world! (called a presepio), many vendors, pictures with Santa, enter-tainment, food, make-and-take kiddie crafts, raffles, many collectibles for viewing and purchase & so much more!!!

All you have to do to secure a place in our fair is fill out and return an application form (available at the parish office or church lobbies) with the $75 registration fee per table. We ask that all merchandise be in new condition.

All proceeds from your rental fee go to support the many programs, services, and ministries offered here at St. James Church.

Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Todd Bradshaw or Fr. Jerry Cestare at:631.941.4141.

FIRST ANNUAL MEN'S AB2CAdvent Buffet, Bourbon, Cigar and Discussion

An opportunity for the men of the parish to gather

together and 'get a little religion' over a meal and cigar.

SPEAKER: Fr. Thomas F.X. Hoar, SSE

Enders Island, Mystic Connecticut Spirituality

Cost: $25 Name: Phone: Open seating: Yes ___ No___ Please return this reservation ticket to the rectory of-fice no later than December 3, 2018. Group seating- names of men you'd like to sit with: ____________

December 8th (Saturday) at 9 pm

to December 9th (Sunday) at 1 am

Beginning with Benediction

of the Blessed Sacrament at 9 pm in Room 104 of the Parish

Center

The National Night of Prayer for Life is a prayer service consisting of exposition and adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament, the Holy Rosary, prayer to St. Michael, silent prayer and hymns.

Uniting the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with the Feast of St. Juan Diego to honor Our Blessed

Mother, to pray through her intercession for the establishment of a Culture of Life and to ask

Our Lord to REVIVE OUR LAND.

During the HOUR OF UNITY, 12 Midnight – 1 am (EST), we will be united with churches across the country in prayer to end abortion, in reparation for sins against the Gospel of Life and to restore God’s blessings on America.

All are invited to participate!!

Come pray with us!

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The Season of Advent is one of hope and of preparation. This year, we are pleased to provide the women and men of the parish with two separate, distinct opportunities to

stop amid the secular preparations, and take some time to reflect upon the true purpose of this Season. Give yourself the gift of sharing time with friends in a

relaxed and spiritual setting, and prepare your hearts for a truly beautiful Christmas.

Begin the Season of Hope

with the 14th Annual

Women’s Advent Tea Friday, December 7 7-10:00 pm

Featuring renowned speaker Sister Pat Duffy

Vocalist Blythe Merrifield

Craft Fair items for purchase Visit our beautiful presepio

Enjoy the musical gifts of the women of our adult choir

Come with a friend!

$40 to host a table up to 8 people * or $5 per seat Due to popular demand, we suggest you reserve your seat today for a lovely evening of friendship and

preparation

RSVP: [email protected] or call Bevin Jackett 631.255.0594

Cash or Check payable to “ St James Faith Formation”. Kindly remit to rectory office.

Focus on Religious Freedom From Catholics for Freedom of Religion www.cffor.org

"An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people." Attributed to Thomas Jefferson

"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, RELIGION and MORALITY are

indispensable supports." George Washington

Learning About Our Liberty: The generation of resolute Americans whom we call the Founding Fathers

created the first FREE people to survive as a nation in modern times. They believed that without RELIGION, the Government of a free people cannot be maintained. They wrote a new Constitution which is now the oldest in existence. (From “The 5000 Year Leap)

1. FREEDOM - A Founding Basic Principle

A principle is a defining statement of what you believe and what you seek to accomplish. A policy is simply the means you choose to get you there.

The foundation of American PRINCIPLES are found in the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble to the Constitution: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their CREATOR with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." "WE THE PEOPLE of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the general Welfare, and secure the BLESSINGS of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

"You my brothers and sisters, were called to be FREE. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh, rather, serve one another humbly in love.” Galatians 5:13

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St. James R.C. Church

DR. RONAN TYNAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT

FRIDAY, DEC. 21, 2018 @ 7:00 PM, TICKET ORDER FORM

TICKET INFORMATION – 3 Levels Available

VIP LEVEL - $125.00 each

VIP seating and Admission to After-Show Cocktail Reception in the Parish Center including a Meet & Greet

and photo session with Ronan Tynan.

PREMIER LEVEL - $75.00 each

Includes Premier seating

GENERAL ADMISSION - $60.00 each

¨ All tickets must be purchased by using this Ticket Order Form

¨ Ticket forms will be processed in the order received

¨ Please make checks payable to St. James R.C. Church

¨ Completed Order Forms and payment may be mailed or dropped to: St. James R.C. Church,

Attn: Concert, 429 Route 25A, Setauket, NY 11733

¨ Tickets will be mailed directly from St. James R.C. Church to patron

¨ Please note: ALL PATRONS MUST HAVE A TICKET

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT WALTER DENZLER AT: [email protected]

OR 631-741-7623

DATE OF ORDER: __________

NAME: PHONE: _____

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________

EMAIL: _____

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL$

VIP $125.00

PREMIERE $ 75.00

GEN. ADMIT $ 60.00

TOTAL # OF TICKETS

TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED $

Date Recvd: ______________ Check # ____________ Order Filled____________ Ini!als________

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Although we live in an area that is considered to be “comfortable”, there are many in our midst who do without the daily

necessities. During the upcoming holiday season, please consider helping those less fortunate, through one or more of the following programs organized through our Parish Outreach Office:

¨ It is that time of year again! We are sponsoring the annual Christmas Gift Drive. The tags will be placed on the bulletin boards at all the entrances of the church starting November 10th/11th. Please take a tag and attach it to the outside of the gift. All gifts are to be brought to the sanctuary at the beginning of each mass on the weekend of December 1st and 2nd.

¨ As I am sure all of you know, there are many ways you can give to those in need right here in our own community and the community of Long Island. For instance, with our annual gift drive you will notice tags for St. James Outreach requesting gift cards from Walmart, Target, etc. In this way we are able to assist families not only with gifts that are purchased, as we do for Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen, but also with giving them the option to purchase gifts themselves for their own children (we include wrapping paper and tape!) With Stop and Shop gift cards, families can purchase their own Christmas dinner.

¨ We have also been collecting gifts for the children of the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center (Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church) for many years through our Christmas gift drive. They are always so thankful to all of the support you have always graciously given to this wonderful community located in Wyandanch. Look for the blue tags labeled “Gerald J. Ryan Outreach” when they come out on our bulletin boards.

¨ The Baby Closet has been in full swing for a couple of years now! We receive so many donations of diapers, wipes, etc. throughout the year that not only helps our young families that come to ODB and The Wednesday Pantry, but other parishes in Suffolk County and The Long Island Life Center and Birthright as well! Look for the red tags labeled “The Baby Closet” on the bulletin board.

¨ Every child as well as adult will receive a gift at Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen’s Christmas party thanks to all of you! We will again be collecting for them during our gift drive . Look for the yellow tags marked Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen. Thank you in advance!

Registra on Form for Second Annual December 31st

Gentle Eve

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NO LATER THAN Wednesday December 12, 2018

Catholic Ministries Appeal

Supporting Dramatic Missionary Growth in Our Community

Thank you for your generous support of the

2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal.

Completing your 2018 pledge ensures that our Parish

will benefit by receiving our full rebate.

There’s still time to make a gift. Please remember that all new pledges must be in by

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