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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 />
435 St. James
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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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 />
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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 />
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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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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