11th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 14, 2015 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 4, 2015 Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Southampton, NY Welcome to the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Daily Mass Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri. at 12 Noon Tue. at 8:00 AM First Saturday 8:00 AM Holydays: 7 PM Vigil, 8:00 AM, 12 Noon Pastoral Team: Rev. Michael A. Vetrano, Pastor In Residence: Rev. Msgr. William J. Gill Jennifer Ferrantino, Director, Religious Education Suzanne Marchisella, Parish & Cemetery Secretary Jo Ann Morse, Director of Music Bill Kunzer, Plant and Facilities Manager Weekend Masses Saturday: 5 PM Sunday: 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM (in Spanish) and 5 PM Reconciliation Saturday: 4 PM - 4:45 PM Ministry to the Sick Parish Leadership: Contact Us Finance Committee Fred Weinfurt (trustee) Pat Jordan (trustee) Jay Diesing Charlene Kagel John Neknez Parish Office 168 Hill Street Southampton, NY For communion at home or Anointing please contact the Parish Office. Pastoral Council In formation Baptism Liturgy Jack Hanlon Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with Jennifer Ferrantino Marriage Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish Office. P: 631-283-0097, option 0 F: 631-283-3836 W: www.shjmbasilica.org E: parishoffice@shjmbasilica.org Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 4:00 PM Fr. Mike Vetrano E: pastor@shjmbasilica.org Religious Education Office Consolation Sr. Barbara McKenna, RSM P: 631-283-0508 E: jferrantino@shjmbasilica.org Adult Faith Formation Mary Adamczyk Our Lady of Hamptons School Becoming A Catholic We welcome those who would like to become Catholic and adult Catholics who have never received formal religious education and/or sacraments. Please call the Parish Office. Sister Kathy Schlueter, CSJ 160 North Main Street Southampton, New York 11968 P: 631-283-9140 E: olh@hamptons.com Human Resources of the Hamptons Mary Ann Tupper, Acting Director P: 631-283-6415 Human Resources of the Hamptons — Help for those in Need The Human Resources Program volunteers reach out to meet the temporal needs of the elderly, the housebound, and the poor of our parish and community. Call the Human Resources Office for information and assistance. Apostolado Hispano Rev. Steve Grozio 631-283-4379 Cell: 631-375-1001 Vincentian Fathers 631-283-9647 BASILICA PARISH OF SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time :: October 4, 2015 Readings: Gn 2:18-24; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16 Mission Statement: We are a Eucharistic centered people, who by following Christ’s teaching, join together to love and serve those in spiritual and physical need in our community. Liturgical Ministers Schedule Saturday, Oct 10 5 PM Father Bill Gill SERVERS anyone available E.M.’S T. Cavallaro, M. King, P. Madison LECTORS K. King-Bush Sunday, Oct 11 8 AM Father Ed Kiernan SERVERS L. Martin E.M.’S D. Gilmartin, P. Mackey, L. McClain, C & J Mottern LECTORS P. Bogan, A. Enstine GREETERS K. Moffa 9:30 AM Father Joe Finnerty J. Hanes, J. Kearns, B. Ferguson Sr. B. McKenna, M. Johnson, G. Arresta LECTORS H. & M. Bennett GREETERS I. Robinson, J. Navan, D. Meaney SERVERS E.M.’S 11 AM Father Bill Gill H. Reyes, May Family S. Adelante, T. Alegria, G. Bauer, M. McDonald LECTORS J. Hanlon, J. Kepczynska GREETERS C. Brown, C. Butler, R. Essay SERVERS E.M.’S SERVERS E.M.’S LECTORS 5 PM Father Paul Dahm J. Terry K. Maple N. Conroy, A. O’Brien ALTAR MINISTRY CHURCH CLEANING: J. Ripalone ALTAR CLOTHS: G. Bauer HAND LINENS - Oct 4-10—M. Nikolich SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL October 4—D. Podlaski October 11—C & J Mottern HAMPTON CENTER October 4—S. Raynor, P. Pellegrino October 11—P. Mackey, N. Conroy Rosary - October 8—A. Petrone Mass Intentions for the Week of Oct 5-11 Monday 12:00 Mary Jane Milli Tuesday 8 AM In Thanksgiving for Samson Fam Wednesday 12:00 Tim Behringer Thursday 12:00 Nelson Stewart & Thomas Whelan Friday 12:00 Elizabeth C. Richard Saturday 5 PM Helen Zucchero Sunday 8:00 Mary “Queenie” Gilmartin 9:30 People of the Parish & Lucille Marfing 11:00 Otto von Schirach, Mary Ellen Welsh, Barbara Sweeney,Christine Beetlestone, Kate Duggan, Lucille Marfing, Philip Scott Cancellieri & Bailey Brown (L) 12:30 Mass in Spanish 5 PM Kwang Woon Oh Financial Realities and Stewardship The September 27th Collection was $11,400.00. Thank you for your generosity! Memorial donations To donate the flowers on the altar or bread and wine and/ or candles offered at Mass each week, please contact the parish office. From the Pastor’s Desk October 3/4 Parish Social Ministry Dear Parish Family, The upcoming Jubilee Year of Mercy is a perfect time for us to take a step to deepen and expand the ministries of our parish. I am especially happy to announce that on October 14th, Jeannine Rose will be joining our parish in the role of director of Parish Social Ministry. Jeannine comes to us with more than 15 year’s experience in parish ministry on Long Island. She has served as director of religious education, outreach, and pastoral ministry. This is an entirely new position for us here at Sacred Hearts and so I am sure you are anxious to know more about what Jeannine's role will be. Here are three important things to know about Jeannine’s ministry at the outset: First: It is a ministry of outreach. A parish social minister is one who reaches out to those in need in our community. Of course, many of those in need will knock on our door, but this ministry seeks to reach out to our seniors, the ill, the homebound, and other isolated parishioners. It is a practical as well as spiritual and educational ministry, helping not only with immediate needs but with spiritual and social needs as well. Second: It is a ministry of collaboration. A parish social minister works together with other ministries in a parish, with directors in neighboring parishes, with regional ministries such as our own Apostolado Hispano, with Catholic Charities, and with community service groups. Third: It is a ministry of invitation. Perhaps the most important role of a parish social minister is to involve more and more people, both young and old, in our own community in service to one another. A parish social minister can help others discover and develop their own spirit of service and discover the joy of reaching out to one another. I look forward to the opportunity to tell you more about this ministry, to introduce Jeannine to you and to see the life and spirit of this community grow as we continue to reach out to one another in mercy and in love. Sincerely your in Christ, Rev. Michael A. Vetrano Love and Responsibility: Catholic Reflections on Marriage and Family With George Sim Johnston Join us on Wednesday, October 14th, at 7 PM in our church. During his recent visit to the United States, Pope Francis said, “I cannot hide my concern for the family, which is threatened perhaps as never before … I can only reiterate the importance and, above all, the richness and beauty of family life.” The Catholic Church has a very deep understanding of marriage and family. We shall look at the theology behind marriage and suggest ways of approaching marriage in a secular culture which has come to view it merely as a life-style option. There will also be tips on how to make a marriage and family work better. We are proud and joyful to announce that this year’s St. Agnes Medal of Service will be awarded posthumously to Kate Duggan. Kate passed away this spring and her husband, Bill, and children, Ann and Bill, will receive the medal at St. Agnes Cathedral on October 25th. Kate served our parish in so many ways. She was an active member of our Liturgy committee, In Nomine Domini Renewal committee, and a Eucharistic Minister to name just a few of the many hats she wore. Above all else, she was known for her wisdom, humor, and kindness . Kate was also a recipient of the Gloria Gaines Memorial award from Marymount College at Fordham University. Stewardship in Action Concrete work at the front of the garage at the rectory began this week In this photo, Ed Corrigan supervises with son, Mo, at the controls as broken concrete is removed. Jim Darby will install the new concrete which was donated by John Tortorella,. J Andreassi brought the team together! Parish Events St. Agnes Medal 2015 Kate Duggan Altar Flowers The main altar flowers for this weekend were given in loving memory of Barry Edwards by David & Linda Gilmartin. The main Altar Flowers for the weekend of September 25-27th were given in celebration of George and Halina Reister’s 50th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations to George & Halina! Our apologies; they were inadvertently omitted from the bulletin last week. Bread, Wine and Candles Faith & Spirituality The Altar Bread and wine for this week were given in loving memory of Stefania Zugaj by her daughter and family. Altar Servers Needed! We are looking for more young people to become Altar Servers. If your child is in grades 3-8 and would like to become an altar server please contact Mary Adamczyk at 283-4991. Secular Franciscans :: meet after the 11 AM Mass in the dining room of the Parish Center. The next meeting will be on September 13th. Would you like to know more about us? Please come to our meeting. Bring a bag lunch and we will supply the coffee. Resurrection Prayer Group :: meets on Thursdays at 7 PM in the Parish Center. Come share your healing gifts with us. Prayer requests are always welcome. Spiritual Book Group :: Spiritual Book Group meets on Tuesdays at 1 PM in the Parish Center. Please join us for a discussion of Against the Infinite Horizon by Ronald Rolheiser. All are welcome. We pray for the sick of our Parish and Community John Bishop Suzanne Parillo Bobby & Caroline Parillo Gwendolyn Porter Eileen Finlay Roger Williams Daniel Sheerin Stan Witkowski Anne O’Brien J T Welker Marcelle Enne Peg & Pat Jordan Dottie Brown Philip Masi Macario Yat de Leon Robert Melter Patricia Kahl Dorothy Higgins Michael Kelley Christina Haag Susan Katz Drew Bodin Eileen Birnholz Perry DeLalio Bailey Brown Elizabeth Joyce Sue Doorhy Meredith Hobbs Patsy Raynor Anna Naconochie Ebby Culver A Note from Religious Education Director : Jennifer Ferrantino Religious Ed classes are off to a great start!! Our children are excited to begin a new year in Faith Formation! Pope Francis has inspired all of us to live out our faith in small ways every day and here is a great place to practice! Please contact me with any questions 631-283-0508 or jferrantino@shjmbasilica.org Is PFI for you? It might be if you desire . . . • To expand and deepen your knowledge of the Catholic faith and Holy Scripture. • To deepen your understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church and discover how they connect to your life and the world today. • To grasp the true meaning of living the Gospel in daily life. PFI is a two year process of personal, intellectual, spiritual and pastoral formation for adult Catholics that offers an exciting, integrated approach to discipleship through instruction, prayer, faith sharing and development of leadership skills. To find out more about PFI please contact Fran McMahon, Adult Faith Formation Representative fmcmahon@drvc.org or 631-533-5679 –or — Fr. Mike Vetrano pastor@drvc.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Classes are in session; please visit our website for more information www.shjmbasilica.org under the Religious Ed tab. First Fruits a new way to support your parish community Beginning this September, Sacred Hearts parishioners can participate in a program of automated giving. The main benefit of automated giving is that it enables our parish to better support our ministries with a more consistent parish offertory. When you enroll in First Fruits, Sacred Hearts will receive your weekly or monthly offertory gift regardless of the weather and even if you are away from the community for business or pleasure. In other words, it makes the support of your parish an equal priority to all those things in our lives which receive our attention and support. Frequently Asked Questions How does this automated giving program, called First Fruits, help the parish? First Fruits helps Sacred Hearts by allowing us to better forecast our income and, we hope, by leveling out large swings in income between the summer and winter months. This will strengthen our ability to develop ministry programs with the assurance that we will have the revenue to meet expenses on a year-round basis. Currently the church collects roughly half of its income in just four out of the twelve months of the year. First Fruits is being implemented to smooth out the uncertainly that is caused by this unbalanced fluctuation. If my family signs up for First Fruits, what will we place in the collection basket on Sunday? Our weekly envelopes will now include a box to be checked to notify us that you and your family are First Fruits donors. We ask that you simply continue to use your envelopes and rather than putting in a donation, you simply just check the box that says, “I/we contribute through First Fruits.” Would I be able to make Holy Day and special gift offerings with First Fruits? Yes. There will be an option to specify Holy Day and special gift offerings when you register. These offerings as well your regular weekly contributions can be changed at any time by emailing parishoffice@shjmbasilica.org or by simply calling the parish office. What are the privacy safeguards that exist with this program? The First Fruits program is simply an exchange of funds between your bank and the parish. Only our business office will have access to your enrollment form. Your personal information is completely confidential. In other words, automated giving is even more secure than a paper check. Will I be mailed a statement that details how much I have given in the fiscal year for my year-end tax reporting? Yes. You will be mailed a statement that will clearly show weekly and Holy Day or special gift offerings contributions. How do I sign up and can I change the amount at any time? A registration form is available in the parish office. If you wish to change your weekly gift, you will simply email or call the parish office to notify us of the change. Our telephone number is 1-631-283-0097 and email address is parishoffice@shjmbasilica.org. What happens if I want to cancel automated donations, change my donation, or suspend donations for a time? All you need to do is contact our parish office. As long as we receive your request 2 business days before the next scheduled transfer we can make the adjustment. ilies to rst 50 fam fi e th f o vitation to Be one eive an in c re d n a sign up vent! ank you e a special th firstFruits is a new and more convenient way for parishioners of Sacred Hearts to support our parish. By signing up for automatic giving from a bank account, parishioners who enroll in firstFruits are saying that their faith is a priority for them, the gift for which they are grateful and the sustaining of which they do not want to leave up to chance. ENROLLMENT FORM Please circle Weekly or Monthly: Offertory contribution: $ (Note: Total contribution will be debited on the 1st of the month, or the next business day. If you choose Weekly, the contribution will be debited on Mondays. I would like to enroll in the firstFruits program. I understand that my total contribution amount will be transferred directly from my checking account as stated above, and a record of my gifts will appear on my bank statement and my transfers will begin next month. A statement of my generosity for the year will be sent to me at the beginning of the new year. I understand that I can increase, decrease, or suspend my giving at any time by simply calling the rectory office at 631-283-0097 {All gifts provided to your Church originating as Automated Clearing House transactions comply with U.S. law.} Signature: X Date:: Name(s): (please print) Church Envelope #: Street Address: City/State/Zip Code: Telephone: E-mail: It is possible to contribute in this way even if you are a part time member or also a member of another parish. We will assign an account number to you. For Checking Account Debit: Please return your completed form and either a copy of your voided check or fill out the bank and account numbers below. Send to: First Fruits Enrollment, Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, 168 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968. Credit Card Debit: We are not yet able to take credit card debits. If you would be interested in having the parish offer this program please contact the rectory office. The Name of your bank:________________________ Bank Routing Number: Left group of numbers on your check. Your Checking Account Number: Right group of numbers on your check. “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you come into the land which I am giving you, and reap your harvest, you shall bring a sheaf of the first fruits of your harvest as a thanksgiving offering.” Leviticus 23:10 Kid’s Page 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 4, 2015 Places on our trip are booking fast. To insure that you will be part of this wonderful pilgrimage please contact Fr. Mike or 206 tours to reserve your place! Contact Fr. Mike for a full trip brochure: Pastor@shjmbasilica.org To book or for information, contact: Amanda: (800) 206 8687 ext: 109 email: Amanda@206tours.com Visit our trip website: www.pilgrimages.com/frvetrano Join our Music Ministry Recruiting members for both the Children’s Choir and the Adult Choir …I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my understanding. 1 Corinthians 14:15 We welcome all singers; and all instrumentalists. Currently, rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings from 5:00 to 6:00 for the Children’s Choir and from 6:00 to 7:30 for the Adult choir. We are conscious of the fact that everyone is busy and so we try to keep our rehearsals focused. Please consider joining us to experience the music, the fellowship, and the Spirit through the power of song. Please contact JoAnn Morse 631-807-7907 or jmorse627@optonline.net Life Corner :: SHJM Respect Life Ministry RESOURCES FOR THOSE SEEKING AN ALTERNATIVE TO ABORTION: The Faith that Does Justice Rockville Centre Diocese, 516-678-5800, ext.626, www.drvc.org/respectlife Priests for Life, 888-735-3448, www.priestsforlife.org Birthright, 631-728-8900, 800-550-4900 Healing post-abortion: Rachel's Vineyard, 877-467-3463, www.rachelsvineyard.org Reflections On the Gospel from Pax Christi October 4, 2015 It is common to focus on marriage when reflecting on Sunday’s readings, but that is not the whole story. After all, where does that leave the many who never marry or who have been widowed? And even for married people, does that mean we overlook such powerful scripture passages as this from the second reading: “For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified have all one origin. That is why Christ is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters”? Or this from the Gospel: “Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the realm of God like a child shall not enter it”? Let’s be as open as a child to God’s word. We all share a common origin. We need one another and we thrive in communion with one another, not just as husband and wife or brother and sister, but as friends, co-workers, and neighbors, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, class, gender, health, religion, or any other category that may be misused to divide. We are all one. Religious Liberty in the United States An Evening with Thomas Renker Monday Evening, October 19th Increasingly, cultural changes that come into conflict with religious teaching are reflected in statutory, judge-made and administrative law. The transformation of these cultural movements into law affects the rights of religious people and organizations to conduct themselves in conformance with the teachings of their faith. Thomas Renker, General Counsel of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, will offer a perspective on the growing conflict between culture and religious freedom in the United States. Tom Renker joined the Diocese of Rockville Centre as General Counsel on October 22, 2007. For over 25 years, he has provided legal counsel to New York not-for-profit religious organizations and is now active, along with the grass roots Long Island organization, Catholics for Freedom of Religion, in raising awareness of growing governmental and cultural threats to the practice of religion in the public square. A native Long Islander and alumnus of Chaminade High School, Tom is a 1986 graduate of New York University School of Law and a 1982 graduate of Columbia College, Columbia University. A former resident of Sag Harbor, where his three children attended Stella Maris Regional School, he and his wife, Mary, now reside in Mineola and are parishioners of Corpus Christi parish. 2015 Catholic Ministries Appeal “Children whether young or older, they are the future, the strength that moves us forward. We place our hope in them.” Pope Francis Serving God by Serving Others CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org Please consider donating to the Appeal and helping us to bring the joy of our Faith to our young people. Thank you! When you give to the Catholic Ministries Appeal, your gifts support Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry programs that bring together thousands of our young people to celebrate Mass, socialize and reach out to the needy in their parish communities. Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal Parish ________________________________________________________ Pledge: $_______ Name _____________________________________________________ Down payment: $_______ Address_____________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Signature: _____________________________Date:________ Diocesan Ministries 2015 Catholic Ministries Appeal Retiro Para Hombres - El ministerio Nuevos Discípulos les invita a todos los hombres mayores de 18 años a un retiro espiritual los días 23, 24 y 25 de Octubre en Greenport. Los interesados pueden llamar a Polo (516-903-3202) o a Padre Jesus. APOSTOLADO HISPANO Tomado de http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/es.html Papa Francisco habla al Congreso - En los últimos siglos, millones de personas han alcanzado esta tierra persiguiendo el sueño de poder construir su propio futuro en libertad. Nosotros, pertenecientes a este continente, no nos asustamos de los extranjeros, porque muchos de nosotros hace tiempo fuimos extranjeros. Les hablo como hijo de inmigrantes, como muchos de ustedes que son descendientes de inmigrantes. Trágicamente, los derechos de cuantos vivieron aquí mucho antes que nosotros no siempre fueron respetados. A estos pueblos y a sus naciones, desde el corazón de la democracia norteamericana, deseo reafirmarles mi más alta estima y reconocimiento. Aquellos primeros contactos fueron bastantes convulsos y sangrientos, pero es difícil enjuiciar el pasado con los criterios del presente. Sin embargo, cuando el extranjero nos interpela, no podemos cometer los pecados y los errores del pasado. Debemos elegir la posibilidad de vivir ahora en el mundo más noble y justo posible, mientras formamos las nuevas generaciones, con una educación que no puede dar nunca la espalda a los «vecinos», a todo lo que nos rodea. Construir una nación nos lleva a pensarnos siempre en relación con otros, saliendo de la lógica de enemigo para pasar a la lógica de la recíproca subsidiaridad, dando lo mejor de nosotros. Confío que lo haremos. Tomado de http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/ es/speeches/2015/september/documents/papafrancesco_20150924_usa-us-congress.html. Encuentro de Culturas del South Fork – Le queremos invitar al Encuentro de Culturas en Hampton Bays el sábado, 10 de octubre de 6:00 a 10:00 PM en el Centro Comunitario. El Encuentro de Culturas es una celebración para toda la familia con el propósito de celebrar nuestra cultura latina en el mes de la Hispanidad y además de recaudar fondos para los servicios y ministerios del Apostolado Hispano. ¡Vengan a celebrar! El 18 de octubre habrá otro Encuentro en East Hampton. Cursillo Prematrimonial - A los interesados en contraer matrimonio por la iglesia católica, les estamos informando que el Cursillo Prematrimonial si iniciará el 4 de octubre. Las reuniones serán los domingos de las 9:00 AM hasta las 12 de mediodía en Southampton. Taller para la Protección de los Niños - El sábado, 17 de octubre, a las 9:00 AM habrá un taller sobre la protección de los niños en el Centro Comunitario en la parroquia de Sta. Rosalía en Hampton Bays. El taller enseña sobre la realidad del abuso sexual a menores. Es muy informativo y además nos capacita para prevenir el abuso. Uno puede inscribirse para el taller por el internet en la página www.drvc.org o allí en la puerta. Pedimos que no traigan niños menores de 18 años al taller. Rincón de Información Curso Pre-Bautismal El curso se da el último domingo de cada mes a la 1:30 PM en el Apostolado Hispano en Southampton o a las 5:00 PM en la iglesia en East Hampton. El próximo curso será el domingo, 25 de octubre. Favor de llevar la copia del acta de nacimiento del niño. Bautizos en Southampton serán el 4 de octubre, el 1º de noviembre, el 6 de diciembre, el 3 de enero y el 7 de febrero. El Asesor de Inmigración de Caridades Católicas En el Apostolado el 8 de octubre, de las 2- 5 PM. Comunidad de Oración para Adultos y Familias Los martes a las 7:30 PM en la el salón parroquial. El 3r martes de cada mes - la hora santa en la iglesia. Divina Misericordia - Misa en la Basílica el cuarto miércoles de cada mes a las 8:00 PM. Preparación Pre Matrimonial – Para casarse por la iglesia, haga una cita para una entrevista con el P. Jesús o el P. Esteban. Proclamas Matrimoniales – Primera Noticia Ovidio Humberto Mendez Lopez and Michelle Ann McGay Requisitos para el Bautismo de un Niño Curso: Para bautizar a su hijo, es necesario que los padres y padrinos asistan al curso pre-bautismal. Padrinos: Debe escoger a los padrinos conscientes de los requisitos. Los padrinos tienen que ser católicos bautizados, confirmados y que han hecho su Primera Comunión y deben poder comulgar. El padrino (madrina) debe ser un(a) soltero(a) o debe ser casado por la iglesia. Permisos: Si viven afuera de la zona servida por el Apostolado Hispano, necesitan una carta de su párroco dándonos permiso para bautizar su hijo. Padre Esteban: Cel: 631-375-1001; Fax: 631-287-0986 Padre Jesus Arellano: Cel: 929-257-3467