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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

Saint James<br />

80 Hicksville Road, Seaford, N.Y. 11783<br />

731-3710<br />

<strong>Parish</strong> Mission Statement<br />

Saint James is a parish family called to be a visible sign <strong>of</strong> Christ,<br />

formed by the Word <strong>of</strong> God, strengthened by the Eucharist and<br />

empowered to serve the needs <strong>of</strong> God’s people.<br />

By the collaborative efforts <strong>of</strong> all,<br />

we enable each other to manifest the mystery<br />

<strong>of</strong> Christ and the nature <strong>of</strong> the Church.<br />

THE CLERGY:<br />

Rev. <strong>John</strong> Derasmo, Pastor<br />

fatherjohn@stjamesrcchurch.org<br />

Rev. <strong>John</strong> Ryan, Associate Pastor<br />

jackdryan@msn.com<br />

Rev. Aaron Vellaramparampil, Associate Pastor<br />

Deacon James G. Beirne<br />

Deacon Rick Brunner<br />

Deacon Charles Kammerer<br />

BUSINESS MANAGER—731-3710—Allan J. Helmbrecht<br />

bizmgr@stjamesrcchurch.org<br />

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION—796-2979<br />

Marianne Mirkow, Julie Quinn<br />

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY—735-8690<br />

Maria Dayton<br />

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY<br />

Barry Horbal<br />

PARISH OFFICE HOURS<br />

Phone: 731-3710/Fax: 731-4828<br />

generalinfo@stjamesrcchurch.org<br />

MONDAY – FRIDAY: 9:00 AM TO 8:00 PM<br />

SATURDAY: 9:00 AM TO 12 NOON<br />

SUNDAY: 9:00 AM TO 12:00 NOON<br />

CLOSED MON. - FRI. FOR LUNCH<br />

BETWEEN 12:00 PM TO 1:00 PM<br />

Meetings with staff members should be by appointment.<br />

Visit us on the web: www.stjamesrcchurch.org<br />

CELEBRATION OF EUCHARIST: MASSES:<br />

Daily Mass:<br />

Monday through Saturday: 8:00 AM<br />

Monday through Friday: 12:10 PM<br />

(Except July 1 st through Labor Day)<br />

All Civic Holidays: 9:00 AM, only<br />

Sunday Mass Schedule:<br />

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM<br />

Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM<br />

(Family Mass with Children’s Choir),<br />

11:00 AM (Adult Choir) & 12:30 PM<br />

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE:<br />

Saturday: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM or by appointment<br />

with one <strong>of</strong> our priests.<br />

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK:<br />

This Sacrament for those suffering serious illness or<br />

surgery is available by contacting one <strong>of</strong> the parish<br />

priests at the <strong>Parish</strong> Office (731-3710) during <strong>of</strong>fice<br />

hours. In case <strong>of</strong> serious danger or sudden<br />

accident, please call any time. One may also ask<br />

for this Sacrament before or after Mass.<br />

PARISH MEMBERSHIP:<br />

We warmly welcome all new parishioners to our<br />

parish family. Registration forms are available at the<br />

<strong>Parish</strong> Center Office.<br />

BAPTISMS:<br />

<strong>The</strong> Sacrament <strong>of</strong> Baptism is administered nearly<br />

every Sunday at 2:00 PM in the church. Please call<br />

the <strong>Parish</strong> Office (731-3710) for registration and<br />

scheduling information, Monday through Friday<br />

between 9 AM and 4 PM.<br />

BECOMING A CATHOLIC (RCIA):<br />

St. James <strong>Parish</strong> welcomes any non-Catholic who<br />

seeks to enter the Catholic Church or baptized<br />

Catholics <strong>of</strong> any age who have not yet received the<br />

other Sacraments. Please call the <strong>Parish</strong> Center<br />

(731-3710).<br />

MARRIAGES:<br />

Those wishing to be married at St. James should<br />

call the <strong>Parish</strong> Office (731-3710) to arrange an<br />

appointment with one <strong>of</strong> the parish clergy. Please<br />

allow 6 months at least for the necessary<br />

preparations. Please do not enter into any other<br />

wedding commitments prior to having your wedding<br />

date and time confirmed by the <strong>Parish</strong>.<br />

PARISHIONERS IN THE HOSPITAL:<br />

If a family member is in the hospital, please inform<br />

the <strong>Parish</strong> Office to have them placed on the sick<br />

list for prayers.<br />

WEEKLY DEVOTIONS:<br />

First Friday <strong>of</strong> the month — Eucharistic Adoration<br />

in the Chapel 8:30 AM to 7 PM. Holy Hour and<br />

Benediction 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Chapel.<br />

Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary for Life —<br />

Mondays 7 PM in the Chapel.<br />

Divine Mercy and Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Perpetual Help<br />

Novenas — Tuesdays at 7 PM in the Chapel.<br />

Holy Face Devotion— First Wednesdays following<br />

the 8 AM Mass.<br />

FAMILY MARRIAGE & INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING:<br />

Catholic Learning Center—Phone 1-631-243-2503


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St. James R.C. Church<br />

MASSES FOR THE WEEK<br />

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2013<br />

8:00 A.M. Vincent J. Russo<br />

9:30 A.M. Ann Knag (2nd Anniversary)<br />

11:00 A.M. Gregory Pendergast<br />

12:30 P.M. For the People <strong>of</strong> St. James <strong>Parish</strong>, Joseph<br />

Luddeni, Carmela Pagano, Mary Carbone,<br />

<strong>The</strong>resa Joseph, Evelyn O’Brien (Living)<br />

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2013<br />

8:00 A.M. Laura Dubiel-Murphy (6th Christmas in<br />

Heaven)<br />

12:10 P.M. Kathleen Joyce<br />

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2013 ~ Christmas Eve<br />

8:00 A.M. Shawn Raggi & Joseph Immordino<br />

4:00 P.M. Deceased Members <strong>of</strong> the Leo & Whitmore<br />

Families (Church)<br />

4:00 P.M. Eugene A. Smith (Delaney Hall)<br />

6:00 P.M. Michael Lettieri<br />

12:00 A.M. For the People <strong>of</strong> St. James<br />

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2013<br />

8:00 A.M. Thomas Bowles<br />

9:30 A.M. Mary E. & James V. Barry<br />

11:00 A.M. <strong>John</strong> Mullany<br />

12:30 P.M. Stanley Renkas, Giuseppa Calleia, Carl &<br />

Anita Pesce, Michael Massari, Sal Rosselli<br />

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013<br />

8:00 A.M. <strong>Patrick</strong> Collins<br />

12:10 P.M. James Rice (Wedding Anniversary)<br />

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2013<br />

8:00 A.M. Peter Piliero<br />

12:10 P.M. Anthony Tierney<br />

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2013<br />

8:00 A.M. Joseph Lagrasta (Birthday Remembrance),<br />

Mary McCarthy (Living)<br />

4:00 P.M. Joanna Ryan (Birthday Remembrance)<br />

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2013<br />

8:00 A.M. Living & Deceased Members <strong>of</strong> the Otayza &<br />

Rosales Families<br />

9:30 A.M. Andrew McCarthy<br />

11:00 A.M. Marian Campagna<br />

12:30 P.M. For the People <strong>of</strong> St. James <strong>Parish</strong>, Josephine<br />

Zozzaro<br />

Mass Celebrant<br />

W/E <strong>of</strong> Dec. 29th<br />

12/28 ~ 4:00 pm ~ Fr. <strong>John</strong><br />

12/29 ~ 8:00 am ~ Fr. Aaron<br />

9:30 am ~ Fr. Ryan<br />

11:00 am ~ Fr. <strong>John</strong><br />

12:30 pm ~ Fr. Ryan<br />

Celebrants Subject to Change<br />

Reconciliation Schedule<br />

Saturday Confessions<br />

3:00 - 3:45 PM<br />

Maryann Amblo, Francine Argila,<br />

Deanna Baisley, James Bianco,<br />

Edward Bochynski, Bob Buhmann,<br />

JoAnn Chirco, Frances Cipolla,<br />

Leslie Crandall, Florence D’Alto,<br />

Dale Daly, Alexander Di Lena, Sr.,<br />

James DeVita, Joan Dlugokencky,<br />

Catherine Dominianni, Skip Doran,<br />

Veronica Fitzwilliam, Edward Foley,<br />

Dolores Foley, Paul Giacalone,<br />

Rosemary Giacalone,<br />

Joyce Gruener, Rev. Msgr. Tom<br />

Hartman, Tom Helmbrecht, Melissa<br />

Huebner, Delphine Julian, <strong>John</strong><br />

Kmiotek, Gina Krafinski, Carol<br />

Larke, Sean Lehosky, Tia<br />

Mabanta, Mary Sue Maluda, Pat<br />

Matera, Megan McCormack,<br />

Joseph McNulty, Erlinda Medina,<br />

Janice Mehaffy, Ann Muscarello,<br />

Pauline Nunen, Arline Pepper,<br />

Richard Rogers, Michaline Salamack,<br />

Richard Sposato, Ron Sposato,<br />

Karen Stafford, Rosemary<br />

Styne, Leo Tuohey, Sally Ann<br />

Waskewich, Isabella Rose Weiss,<br />

Jessica Weiss, Margo Wieland,<br />

Lawrence Wilson<br />

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Sunday, December 22, 2013<br />

Page Three<br />

Consider this. . .<br />

“<strong>The</strong> Catholic Church<br />

feeds, clothes, houses,<br />

and educates more<br />

people than any other<br />

organization in the<br />

world. And when the<br />

modern media and the<br />

secular culture have<br />

finished tearing down<br />

the Church as best<br />

they can, let me ask<br />

you, who will take our<br />

place? Who will feed<br />

the hungry? Who will<br />

cloth the naked? Who<br />

will visit the lonely and<br />

imprisoned? Who will<br />

house the homeless?<br />

Who will comfort the<br />

sick and the dying?<br />

Who will educate the<br />

masses? <strong>The</strong> world<br />

needs the Church.<br />

Even your hardened<br />

and cynical<br />

politicians . . .<br />

recognize this reality<br />

with alarming clarity. If<br />

for no other reason<br />

than from an economic<br />

standpoint, they know<br />

they wouldn’t be able<br />

to pick up the broken<br />

pieces that would be<br />

left if the Church<br />

disappeared from their<br />

community.”<br />

(Matthew Kelly, Dynamic<br />

Catholic)<br />

I share the above with<br />

you not for us to have a<br />

reason to boast but to<br />

remind you <strong>of</strong> the<br />

goodness <strong>of</strong> the Church<br />

to which you and I<br />

belong and to which we<br />

want others to return<br />

and still others to join.<br />

T `xÜÜç tÇw UÄxááxw V{Ü|áàÅtá àÉ TÄÄ4<br />

How delighted I am to welcome all <strong>of</strong> you who will be with us during the<br />

next several days as we celebrate the birth <strong>of</strong> Jesus, which took place in<br />

Bethlehem on that first Christmas! Christmas is such a joyful season!<br />

Celebrating its spiritual meaning is a wonderful way to begin the day and<br />

to usher in the Christmas Season! Thank you for being here!<br />

<strong>The</strong> Season <strong>of</strong> Christmas runs from Christmas Day until the Feast <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Baptism <strong>of</strong> the Lord, which falls on January 12, 2014.<br />

This feast reminds us <strong>of</strong> God’s great love for all <strong>of</strong> us as He brings to<br />

fulfillment the promise that He made to our ancestors in assuring them<br />

that he would send them a “savior.” We used the Jesse Tree to mark<br />

those centuries <strong>of</strong> “expectant hope” for the fulfillment <strong>of</strong> that promise.<br />

Now in the fullness <strong>of</strong> time, Jesus was born <strong>of</strong> Mary in the town <strong>of</strong><br />

Bethlehem to fulfill what the prophet had foretold, “And you Bethlehem<br />

are by no means least among the tribes <strong>of</strong> Israel for from you shall come<br />

a savior.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> Best Year <strong>of</strong> Your Life! - 2014<br />

Matthew Kelly, from Dynamic Catholic, wrote the following last year<br />

about preparing for the New Year which I would like to share with you.<br />

“What would it take to make (2014) the best year <strong>of</strong> your life? Every year<br />

between Christmas and New Year's I spend an hour or two each day<br />

putting together a personal strategic plan for the coming year. This year I<br />

got started early over the Thanksgiving weekend, and I want to<br />

encourage you to set aside some time. . .to join me in this exercise. Here<br />

are some questions to ponder:<br />

1. If you could only accomplish three things next year, what would they<br />

be?<br />

2. What new habits are you going to adopt in 2014 to grow spiritually?<br />

3. What are you going to do to ensure you have more energy next year<br />

than you did this year?<br />

4. What relationships do you want to improve and how?<br />

5. What bad habits are you going to eliminate?<br />

6. What are you going to spend more time doing?<br />

7. What are you going to spend less time doing?<br />

Life is a fragile and precious thing. Don't waste it. Decide right now to<br />

make 2014 an extraordinary year in your life.”<br />

So, let’s do ourselves a favor and take the time to sit down and<br />

prayerfully consider these questions posed by Matthew Kelly. <strong>The</strong>y can<br />

help each <strong>of</strong> us to begin the New Year focused and committed to change<br />

making 2014 “<strong>The</strong> Best Year <strong>of</strong> Your Life.”<br />

<<br />

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Page Four<br />

Fourth Sunday <strong>of</strong> Advent<br />

St. James <strong>Parish</strong> Online Giving<br />

Weekly Stewardship <strong>of</strong> Treasure Report<br />

WEEK OF: December 8, 2013 Christmas Flowers<br />

CHURCH CAPACITY<br />

850<br />

MASS 1ST COLLECTION 2ND COLLECTION MASS ATTENDANCE<br />

4:00 PM $3,414.50 $1,123.00 506<br />

8:00 AM $2,372.00 $665.00 253<br />

9:30 AM $2,231.00 $602.00 362<br />

11:00 AM $1,984.00 $646.00 335<br />

12:30 PM $1,797.00 $782.00 352<br />

Online Giving $0.00 $.00<br />

Weekly Env. $0.00 $.00<br />

TOTAL $11,798.50 $3,818.00 1808<br />

Did you know that you can make your contributions to St. James online? If you would like to,<br />

simply go to our Website: www.stjamesrcchurch.org<br />

Click on St. James Online Donation System button on the parish home page and follow the<br />

instruction to sign up. It’s fast and easy.<br />

Did you know that you are now able to use a Credit Card to pay for Religious Education<br />

Tuition, for purchases in the Book Nook, to make your <strong>of</strong>ferings for Mass Intentions in<br />

the <strong>Parish</strong> Office and/or "online" to make your Weekly Sunday Contributions to the<br />

parish?<br />

12/12 - Madeline Cobb<br />

12/12 - Paul Clarke<br />

12/13 - Florence DeClementi<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> Center<br />

will Close at<br />

12 Noon on<br />

Tuesday,<br />

December 24, 2013<br />

in Observance <strong>of</strong><br />

Christmas Eve & will be<br />

Closed on<br />

Wednesday,<br />

December 25, 2013 in<br />

Observance <strong>of</strong> Christmas Day!!!<br />

MEMORIALS FOR THE WEEK OF<br />

DEC. 20TH THRU DEC. 26TH<br />

<strong>The</strong> Altar Bread is in Memory <strong>of</strong><br />

Priscilla Dersamo and was donated<br />

by Agnes & Pat Daly.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Candle Oil is in Memory <strong>of</strong> Mary E. and<br />

James V. Barry and was donated by Mary<br />

Barry.<br />

Readings For Sunday,<br />

December 29, 2013<br />

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS,<br />

MARY AND JOSEPH<br />

Sir 3:2-6,12-14<br />

Ps 128:1-5<br />

Col 3:12-21<br />

Mt 2:13-15,19-23<br />

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Sunday, December 22, 2013<br />

Page Five<br />

ST. JAMES CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS 2013<br />

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES<br />

Tuesday, December 24, 2013<br />

CHURCH<br />

4:00 PM (Fr. <strong>John</strong>, Dcn. Charles) and 6:00 PM (Fr. Ryan, Dcn. Rick)<br />

PARISH CENTER<br />

4:00 PM (Fr. Aaron – Dcn. Jim: Preaching)<br />

CHURCH<br />

MID-NIGHT MASS (Fr. <strong>John</strong> & Concelebrants, Chris Daniello)<br />

Caroling begins at 11:30 PM<br />

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES<br />

Wednesday, December 25, 2013<br />

8:00 AM (Fr. Ryan, Dcn. Jim), 9:30 AM (Fr. <strong>John</strong>, Dcn. Rick),<br />

11:00 AM (Fr. Ryan, Dcn. Charles), 12:30 PM (Fr. Aaron, Chris Daniello)<br />

+<br />

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD<br />

NEW YEAR’S DAY - 2014<br />

(All Masses are held in Church)<br />

CONFESSIONS<br />

Saturday, December 28, 2013<br />

3:00 – 3:45 PM<br />

VIGIL MASS: (NEW YEAR’S EVE)<br />

Tuesday, December 31, 2013<br />

4:00 PM Vigil (Fr. <strong>John</strong>, Dcn. Rick)<br />

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD<br />

NEW YEAR’S DAY<br />

Wednesday, January 1, 2014<br />

8:00 AM (Fr. Ryan, Dcn. Jim), 9:30 AM (Fr. <strong>John</strong>, Dcn. Charles),<br />

11:00 AM (Fr. Ryan, Chris Daniello), 12:30 PM (Fr. Aaron)<br />

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Thirty-Third Fourth Sunday in <strong>of</strong> Ordinary Advent Time<br />

ST. JAMES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION<br />

80 Hicksville Road, Room 116, Seaford, NY 11783<br />

Phone Number - (516) 796-2979<br />

Office Hours: Monday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm,<br />

Saturday 8:30 am to 11 am (Closed Fridays)<br />

Our <strong>of</strong>fice is closed and will re-open on Monday, January 6, 2014. Classes<br />

resume Tuesday, January 7, 2014.<br />

Upcoming Events:<br />

8 th Grade - Confirmation projects # 2, 3, 4 and 5 are due January 7, 2014.<br />

Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences are on January 14, 2014 at<br />

assigned times. <strong>The</strong>re will be no regular class this evening.<br />

7 th Grade - Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences are on January 16, 2014 at<br />

assigned times. <strong>The</strong>re will be no regular class this evening.<br />

We wish all our Religious Education families and Blessed, Holy and Healthy<br />

Christmas and New Year!<br />

Peace and Blessings,<br />

Julie and Marianne<br />

Catholic Ministries Appeal<br />

Serving God By Serving Others<br />

Thank you for your generous support <strong>of</strong> the<br />

2013 Catholic Ministries Appeal.<br />

Please remember that any new pledges must be received by<br />

December 31, 2013 and current pledges must be paid by January 31, 2014<br />

for the 2013 Appeal.<br />

Completing your 2013 pledge ensures that our <strong>Parish</strong> will benefit by<br />

receiving the full rebate.<br />

435 St. James


Twenty-Sixth Sunday, Sunday December in Ordinary 22, 2013 Time<br />

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Special Request<br />

If anyone is in need <strong>of</strong> Jevity 1.5 cal (a specific food supplement used for<br />

tube feeding) and supplies, please call 679-1307.<br />

Special Request<br />

<strong>The</strong> outreach <strong>of</strong>fice had a large donation <strong>of</strong> adult diapers in size<br />

small/medium. Please call our <strong>of</strong>fice, if you know <strong>of</strong> someone who is in<br />

need 735-8690.<br />

ALTAR SERVERS’ SCHEDULE<br />

SAT. DECEMBER 28th: 4 p.m. – Lauren Darcy, Shannon <strong>The</strong>are<br />

SUN. DECEMBER 29th:<br />

8:00 a.m. - Matthew Savallo, Julia Minafo<br />

9:30 a.m. – Gwin Burke, Danielle Lardi<br />

11:00 a.m. – Luigi Ladisa, Denis Tuohy<br />

12:30 a.m. – Christopher Carmardella, Nicole Vasaturo<br />

Congratulations to Patricia Frosina<br />

our $250.00 Quarterly Bonus<br />

Super Bonanza Winner!!!<br />

SUPER BONANZA<br />

October 2013<br />

$25 winners<br />

Sunday, 12/15 - Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Wise<br />

Monday, 12/16 - Robert Sewell<br />

Tuesday, 12/17 - Marilyn Fischer<br />

Wed., 12/18 - Mary Lijoi<br />

Thursday, 12/19 - Mr. & Mrs. M. Lehosky<br />

Friday, 12/20 - Paul Lenowicz<br />

Saturday, 12/21 - James E. Knight<br />

Fr. Jim Sheehan, a classmate <strong>of</strong> Fr. <strong>John</strong> Derasmo, is an author and a priest-educator. He has<br />

written a short book on his dear father's Alzheimer's; it is called. “<strong>The</strong> Father Who Didn't Know<br />

My Name”. This true story it can be ordered from Coy <strong>Publishing</strong>, .PO. Box 1605, Yonkers, NY<br />

10704-9998 for $10., or from.<br />

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Twenty-Sixth Sunday, Sunday December in Ordinary 22, 2013 Time<br />

CARILLONS<br />

Page Nine<br />

If you would like to make a donation, “In Memory <strong>of</strong>…”, “In Honor <strong>of</strong>…”, or “A<br />

Gift from…” toward the electronic bell system, simply complete the form below.<br />

A donation <strong>of</strong> $50 or more will grant you the opportunity <strong>of</strong> having an inscription<br />

placed on the plaque which is hanging next to the Shrine <strong>of</strong> the Blessed Virgin<br />

Mary in the Church.<br />

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _<br />

Please be sure to complete this form if your donation is $50 or more, and return<br />

the form with your check. Your may put it in the collection basket or bring it to<br />

the <strong>Parish</strong> Center.<br />

Your name___________________________ Telephone (____)______________<br />

Your plaque may have up to four lines with no more than 18 characters per line<br />

(including spaces and punctuation). PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY!<br />

MEMORIAL INSCRIPTION<br />

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Twenty-Sixth Sunday, Sunday December in Ordinary 22, 2013 Time<br />

Page Eleven<br />

Charismatic Prayer Group<br />

Come and See. We invite you every Monday night to our Prayer Meeting. We meet in the<br />

<strong>Parish</strong> Center at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm in room 114. We Praise the Lord, pray Scripture and have<br />

a time <strong>of</strong> quiet reflection. We close the meeting with intercessory prayer. For more information,<br />

please cal Patricia Brodman at 516-735-7763 or Louise Matthews at 516-796-7493<br />

after 5:00 pm.<br />

Saint James <strong>Parish</strong> 2013<br />

Catholic Ministries Appeal<br />

As <strong>of</strong> 7/31/13<br />

2012 <strong>Parish</strong> Goal: $91,000<br />

Total Pledged to Date: $87,905<br />

% <strong>of</strong> Goal 95%<br />

Number <strong>of</strong> Gifts 473<br />

Payments $71,975.50<br />

FROM THE EDITOR<br />

Listed below are the bulletin<br />

deadlines for the next few weeks:<br />

Bulletin Date<br />

January 12th<br />

January 19th<br />

January 26th<br />

February 2nd<br />

Due by 9:00 a.m.<br />

Monday, Jan. 6th<br />

Monday, Jan. 13th<br />

Wed., Jan. 15th<br />

Monday, Jan. 27th<br />

Worldwide Marriage<br />

Encounter<br />

We are searching for the Longest<br />

Married Couple in the U.S.<br />

Maybe it’s your parents… grandparents…<br />

That nice couple who live down the street…<br />

Nominations are accepted from anywhere in the<br />

United States!<br />

Send nominations to:<br />

dickanddiane66@bellsouth.net<br />

Nominate a couple you know today!<br />

Congratulations to the following<br />

Students for making the Honor Roll for<br />

the First Quarter:<br />

St. Anthony’s High School<br />

Jamie Bange ~ Philip Barresi<br />

Victoria Capogna ~ Joseph Hegyes<br />

Edward Modica, Jr. ~ Noelle Prisco<br />

Michael Savallo ~ Matthew Savallo<br />

Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Mercy Academy<br />

Lindsey Neglia<br />

Holy Trinity High School<br />

Emily Bahret ~ Diana Constantinopoli<br />

Nicholas Gonzalez ~ James Mahoney<br />

Maria Schultz<br />

St. <strong>John</strong> the Baptist High School<br />

Gregory Koster<br />

Kellenberg Memorial High School<br />

Matthew Houlihan ~ Jessica Lauletti<br />

Nicole Vasaturo ~ Tara Ventura<br />

Erin Gallagher<br />

Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim<br />

Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00 am - 8:00 am on<br />

WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 FM on Long Island’s<br />

East End. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 pm on<br />

Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic<br />

Channel and at 11:00 pm on XM Satellite,<br />

Channel 129. Next Sunday’s theme is New<br />

Year, don’t miss it! To listen online or receive<br />

more information regarding Religious and<br />

Rock go to: www.ReligionandRock.com or at<br />

“Religion and Rock” on ITUNES. Don’t forget<br />

to tune into TELECARE, Cablevision 29 or<br />

Verizon FIOS 296 or visit www.TelecareTv.org<br />

for the Best Catholic Television!<br />

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Twenty-Sixth Fourth Sunday in <strong>of</strong> Ordinary Advent Time<br />

LONG ISLAND'S BLOOD SUPPLY GETS LOW DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON,<br />

BUT THE NEED FOR 800 PINTS EVERY DAY REMAINS. BLOOD SUPPLIES<br />

CAN ONLY BE AVAILABLE IF HEALTHY PEOPLE DONATE. PLEASE MARK<br />

YOUR CALENDAR FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2014 FROM 3:30--8:00 IN<br />

DELANEY HALL OF THE PARISH CENTER. FOR INFORMATION CALL<br />

ELEANOR AT 516 694-2016 OR VIVIAN AT 516249-2647.<br />

DON'T FORGET THE ELEVATOR<br />

REMINDER: For all <strong>of</strong> you with canes or walkers or pushing a baby carriage or just tired<br />

joints: we have an elevator in the parish center which can be accessed from the north end <strong>of</strong><br />

the building in the parking lot. If it does not respond in a couple <strong>of</strong> minutes, press the call button<br />

to ask someone in the <strong>of</strong>fice to turn it on. If it is after <strong>of</strong>fice hours, you can still access the<br />

elevator from inside when you leave.<br />

Also, if you have trouble hearing in church, we have hearing devices that are usable ONLY IN<br />

CHURCH. You can borrow them from the Book Nook before Mass and return them<br />

afterwards. You can bring your own ear phone or buy one for $2 in the Book Nook.<br />

You Can Help Heal Your Marriage!<br />

• Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or<br />

angry with each other?<br />

• Do you argue or have you just stopped<br />

talking to each other?<br />

• Does talking about it only make it worse?<br />

Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult<br />

times in their marriages. This program has<br />

helped thousands <strong>of</strong> couples worldwide<br />

experiencing ALL TYPES <strong>of</strong> marital difficulties.<br />

For confidential information about the<br />

Retrouvaille program, or to register for the<br />

upcoming weekend that begins on Friday,<br />

February 7th, 2014 at the Montfort retreat<br />

house in Bay Shore, please call 1<br />

-800-470-2230 and you will be connected directly<br />

and confidentially to a couple from Long<br />

Island/Metro Retrouvaille who<br />

can help.<br />

Please call or go on the web to make a<br />

reservation! Weekends get filled up very<br />

quickly<br />

1-800-470-2230<br />

www.retrouvaille.org<br />

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Twenty-Sixth Sunday, Sunday December in Ordinary 22, 2013 Time<br />

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St. James R.C. Church<br />

THIS WEEK AT ST. JAMES<br />

Sun 12/22 - 8:30am RCIA (Room 106)<br />

- 4:00pm AA Step (Room 103)<br />

Wed 12/25 - Building Closed ~ Christmas Day<br />

Mon 12/23 - 6:30pm RCIA (Room 208)<br />

- 6:45pm Marian Prayer (Chapel)<br />

- 7:00pm N.A. (Room 103)<br />

Tues 12/24 - Building Closed at 12 Noon<br />

Christmas Eve<br />

- 10:00am Legion <strong>of</strong> Mary (Room 106)<br />

Thurs 12/26 - No Scheduled Activities<br />

Fri 12/27 - 11:00am Italian Rosary (Chapel)<br />

Sat 12/28 - No Scheduled Activities<br />

FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES<br />

Lord <strong>of</strong> Hosts, we commend to Your gracious care and keeping all the men and women <strong>of</strong> our armed forces at<br />

home and abroad. Defend them day by day with Your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and<br />

temptations; give them courage to face the perils that beset them; and grant them Your abiding presence<br />

wherever they may be. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.<br />

REMEMBER OUR LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY<br />

Please pray for:<br />

Major Joseph Agres, USMC; Pfc. Omar Albayaty, Marine; Battalion Chaplain, Capt. Fr.<br />

Lito D. Amande, Army; Chief Henry Aviles, Navy Seabee; Lt. Commander Raymond<br />

Beno, Navy; Sgt. Joseph R. Booth, Army: Spc. Matthew Burrafato, Cpl. Dominic Castiello,<br />

Marines; Lt. Col. Brian Coyne, Marines; Capt. Kevin Coyne, Navy; Sgt. Steven Fiscante, Army;<br />

Pfc. Steven Gianatiempo, Army; M.P. Brian Gruebel, Air Force; Sgt. 1st Class James T. Harris,<br />

Army; Sgt. James Howard, Army; Lance Cpl. Richard Marandino, Marines; Pfc. Jason Martins,<br />

Army; Lt. Eric McMullan, Army; Captain Scott Michalowski, Air Force; Chief Warrant Officer<br />

George Michinard, Jr., USMC; Pvt. Patricia O’Connor, Army; Capt. <strong>The</strong>resa Rodzevik, Army;<br />

Rocky C. Rossi, Navy; Robert Rousseau Stg3, Navy; Scott Santoro, Marine; Pfc. Jason<br />

O’Shaughnessy, Army; Major Kevin Walsh, Airforce<br />

FOR THE UNEMPLOYED<br />

Morning Brew is a support group for those<br />

who are unemployed. Please call 795-7438<br />

for more details.<br />

Help for the expectant mother and her baby:<br />

L I Life Center, Massapequa, NY,<br />

516-798-9100. Birthright <strong>of</strong> Nassau/Suffolk,<br />

Wantagh, NY, 516-785-4070. Regina<br />

Residence, Merrick, NY, 516-223-7888.<br />

435 St. James


Robert A. White, Sr. - Owner<br />

Nancy J. White - Director<br />

Robert A. White, Jr. - Director<br />

William D. Parsons - Mgr.<br />

Stephen J. Mahoney - Director<br />

ARTHUR F. WHITE<br />

FUNERAL HOME, INC.<br />

A Tradition <strong>of</strong> Caring Since 1923<br />

BETHPAGE<br />

FARMINGDALE<br />

315 CONKLIN ST. 249-0336<br />

Medicare Can Cover the Cost <strong>of</strong> Home Physical <strong>The</strong>rapy!<br />

Just think...No more waiting for able ride, waiting for cabs or<br />

depending on other to drive you to physical therapy!<br />

For more information please call today<br />

(516) 721-3167<br />

Joseph Dabovich, PT ~ Member <strong>of</strong> <strong>Parish</strong><br />

234 BROADWAY 931-1454<br />

Great Food - Superior Service<br />

In Loving Memory <strong>of</strong><br />

Joan M. Bassolino<br />

9-20-38 - 9-30-12<br />

May she rest in Peace<br />

Paddy’s L<strong>of</strong>t<br />

Pub & Restaurant<br />

Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Catering<br />

1286 Hicksville Road, Massapequa<br />

798-7660 www.paddysl<strong>of</strong>t.com<br />

Catering available for 40-150 People<br />

A TEACHER HOPES TO ADOPT A BABY<br />

Promise to provide a lifetime <strong>of</strong> unconditional love<br />

& opportunities. I have faith that the Lord will bless<br />

me with a baby through the loving gift <strong>of</strong> adoption.<br />

Expenses paid. 1-866-408-1543<br />

www.adeleadopts.info • adeleadopts@gmail.com<br />

Lobster<br />

Proudly Serving the Long Island Area for 15 Years Steak Levittown Lanes<br />

Burgers<br />

German<br />

Italian<br />

Continental<br />

516-785-1067 • 3580 Bayview St., Seaford Harbor<br />

www.thewhitewhalerestaurant.com<br />

Enjoy a Bowling Fun Pack, Call for Special Rates!<br />

(Inc. 2 Hrs. <strong>of</strong> Bowling, Lg. Cheese Pie, Pitcher <strong>of</strong> Soda & Rental Shoes)!<br />

www.Levittownbowling.com • Bowlmore1@aol.com<br />

516-731-5700 • 56 Tanners Ln., Levittown<br />

Fundraisers<br />

Birthday Parties<br />

Team Parties<br />

Learn To Bowl<br />

BOOK ONE OF OUR BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES WITH 12+ KIDS-TAKE $25. OFF YOUR FINAL BILL<br />

Pat Spates • Rick Nappi<br />

Owners<br />

4250 Jerusalem Ave.<br />

Massapequa<br />

NJ 11758<br />

516-799-5600<br />

www.seaquadeli.com<br />

516.731.9554<br />

516.579.4553<br />

ESTABLISHED<br />

1959<br />

www.house<strong>of</strong>tireslevittown.com<br />

Law Office <strong>of</strong><br />

Anne Rosenbach, P.C.<br />

Tax Problems • Credit Problems<br />

Facing Foreclosure • Bill Collectors Hounding You<br />

First 1/2 Hour Consultation Is Free<br />

Tel: 516-795-7808<br />

Cell: 516-459-5056<br />

annerosenbach@gmail.com<br />

3 Delta Road, Massapequa, NY 11758<br />

Holiday Inn Plainview<br />

215 Sunnyside Blvd<br />

Plainview, NY<br />

Contact Sales<br />

(516) 349-1240<br />

Weddings • Communions • Christenings<br />

Rehearsal Dinners • Funeral Luncheons<br />

Bridal/Baby Shower<br />

Room Blocks for out <strong>of</strong> town guests<br />

Mention this ad to receive a complimentary banquet upgrade.<br />

LICENSED MASTER ELECTRICIAN<br />

Electrical Repair • Service Upgrades • Lighting • Generator Installations<br />

Licensed & Insured • Residential & Commercial<br />

(917) 771-0937<br />

Mike Regina, Member <strong>of</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> • mike@parkerserviceindustries.com<br />

435 St. James, Seaford, NY Rt. U (inside) Route R <strong>John</strong> <strong>Patrick</strong> <strong>Publishing</strong> <strong>Company</strong>, Inc. (800) 333-3166 • www.jppc.net


James<br />

FUNERAL HOME<br />

540 Broadway, Massapequa, NY 11758 (516) 541-4000<br />

Visit us at: www.JamesFuneralHome.com<br />

Preplaning Available Serving the Community since 1959<br />

Monuments & Inscriptions<br />

Children’s Playroom<br />

Joseph D’Ambrosio, DMD<br />

Keri Logan, DMD<br />

Gina Cuccurullo, DMD<br />

FAMILY DENTISTRY<br />

4250 HEMPSTEAD TPKE., BETHPAGE<br />

735-3550<br />

drdambrosiodental.com<br />

Dr. Jack A. Facchin<br />

Optometrist<br />

516-798-2635<br />

111 Grand Ave., Massapequa, NY<br />

PAT DOLAN PLUMBING<br />

Licensed Master Plumber<br />

24 HR EMERGENCY SERVICE<br />

No Overtime Mon-Sat 7am-7pm 798-8943<br />

1166 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh<br />

516-781-6400<br />

Fax: 516-781-6424<br />

www.IBFoods.com<br />

Impressive New Home<br />

Convenient Location<br />

Family Owned & Operated<br />

Preplanning & Prefinancing<br />

20 Hicksville Road, Bethpage<br />

(516) 731-5600<br />

Also serving West Islip & East Islip<br />

Ample Parking<br />

Competitive Pricing<br />

Children’s Playroom<br />

Handicap Accessible<br />

We ease your way through life’s changes.<br />

Need to move your parents?<br />

Move Concierge Services for seniors,<br />

trusted by families nationwide.<br />

Call 1-888-521-0685 for your FREE consultation<br />

MARK OF EXCELLENCE<br />

AWARD WINNER<br />

ANTONIO CENTENO<br />

SALES MANAGER<br />

Sarant Cadillac TEL: (516) 293-5000 Ext. 16<br />

4339 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE Fax: (516) 249-2576<br />

FARMINGDALE, NY 11735 acenteno@sarantcadillac.com<br />

Ellen Brady M.S.<br />

Teach/Tutor<br />

• Special Ed/Elementary Ed<br />

• Reading Specialist<br />

• Behavior Evaluator<br />

Over 25 Years Experience<br />

516-532-8322<br />

QUICK EMERGENCY RESPONSE 24 HR. 7 DAYS<br />

And<br />

PHIL CEPARANO Plumbing & Heating Holidays<br />

All Leaks Repaired • Floods Pumped<br />

Repair<br />

Or Faucets • Toilets • Sinks • Drains • Heat • Waste & Water Lines<br />

Replace<br />

Residential Specialist<br />

All Work Performed By Owner<br />

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY HIS CUSTOMERS<br />

TRY ME ONCE YOU’LL BE IMPRESSED WITH THE SERVICE<br />

35 Years Experience<br />

www.ceparanoplumbing.com<br />

Serving the St. James<br />

<strong>Parish</strong> & Community for<br />

over 35 Years<br />

THINKING OF 516.458.0520<br />

SELLING OR BUYING?<br />

I have over 30 years experience in Real Estate<br />

516-454-6557<br />

ASK ABOUT MY 2 YEAR GUARANTEE<br />

Please call me<br />

KAREN REESE<br />

Serving All Nassau<br />

Licensed Master Plumber<br />

No Job Too Small<br />

Insured<br />

Suffolk County<br />

Location<br />

EAST MEADOW<br />

2515 N Jerusalem Road<br />

(516) 826-1010<br />

WANTAGH<br />

603 Wantagh Ave.<br />

(516) 731-5550<br />

Family Owned and Operated<br />

Proudly Serving the St. James <strong>Parish</strong> for nearly 30 Years<br />

EAST ISLIP<br />

62 Carleton Ave<br />

(631) 581-2828<br />

435 St. James, Seaford, NY Rt. U (back) • Route R <strong>John</strong> <strong>Patrick</strong> <strong>Publishing</strong> <strong>Company</strong>, Inc. (800) 333-3166 • www.jppc.net

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