St. John Neumann ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1380 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, N.Y. 10312 Phone: 718-984-8535 Fax: 718-984-6948 Website: www.sjneumann.org Email: rectory@sjneumann.org Pastor: Rev. Robert W. Dillon Parish Administrator: Rev. John S. Kostek Parochial Vicar: Rev. Rodel Joseph Baal OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4:30 PM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM: Phone: 718-966-7327 E-Mail: reled@sjneumann.org MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5 PM Sunday 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM and 12:30 PM Monday - Saturday 9 AM Holy Day Masses: 7 PM (Vigil Mass) 9 AM, 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM CONFESSIONS: Saturday 4 - 4:30 PM at the Parish Hall or upon request. BAPTISMS: Baptisms are celebrated on the second Sunday of the month at 2 PM. Baptismal Preparation Classes for parents are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 PM in the Rectory Chapel. MARRIAGES: Couples should make an appointment with a priest at least six months before their planned wedding date in order to begin their marriage preparation and reserve a date for the wedding. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): Calling all who are interested in becoming Catholic or completing the process of Initiation through the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY: The mission of this Society is to offer charitable service to those in our community who are in need. Please call (917) 862-3413 for assistance. PRAYER GROUP: Prayer Group meets Thursday evenings at 7:30 in the Rectory Chapel for recitation of the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by discussion. MINISTRY TO SICK/HOMEBOUND: Communion to the sick or elderly can be arranged by calling the rectory. Anyone who will be going into the hospital should request the Sacrament of the Sick from one of the priests after Mass. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Every family in the parish should be registered and should be using the weekly envelopes. Kindly notify us if you change your address. ******************************** WE INVITE YOU TO BECOME A PARISHIONER: Please fill out the form below and drop it in the Collection Basket. A registration form and temporary envelopes will be mailed to you shortly. Name: _____________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________________ ******************************** ST. JOHN NEUMANN STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE FOR: Oct. 18 & Oct. 19 Saturday, October 11 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Fr. Joseph Mary Dispenza Intentions of the Imbemba Family Sunday, October 12 8:00 a.m. Fr. Kostek 9:30 a.m. Fr. Joseph 11:00 a.m. Fr. Joseph 12:30 p.m. Fr. Kostek People of St. John Neumann Romeo & Teresita Lagman Pamela Nonnemann Marjorie & Vincent Nicotra Monday, October 13 9:00 a.m. Intentions of Carmine Formisano Tuesday, October 14 9:00 a.m. Intentions of Joann Serpe Wednesday, October 15 9:00 a.m. People of St. John Neumann Thursday, October 16 9:00 a.m. People of St. John Neumann Friday, October 17 9:00 a.m. Intentions of Fr. David Rider Saturday, October 18 9:00 a.m. Intentions of Alicia Balestrino 5:00 p.m. Fr. Kostek Thomas Formisano Sunday, October 19 8:00 a.m. Fr. Joseph 9:30 a.m. Fr. Kostek 11:00 a.m. Fr. Joseph 12:30 p.m. Fr. Kostek Thomas Formisano People of St. John Neumann Susan Marzetti Marie & Ben Furnari Alicia Balestrino, Richard Canci, James Cassamasina, Carol Cincotta, Joann Comas, Robert Cox Steven Daquieno, Bill Evans, Sienna Ferrugio, Linda Gagliardotto, Danielle Galvin, Nicole Gilsenan, Kyle Harkins, Leon Hershey, John Hockenberry, Phyllis Illions, Steve Imbemba, Joan La Chance, Lauren Libretti, Roberta Verona Lichtenstein, Al Lo Re, John Luongo, Zachary Maddon, Grace Marchione, Ben Marfori, Bimboy Marfori, Robert Marotta, Robert Muscaro, Emma Rose Mazurak, Steven Mazzelli, John Meade, Josephine Pellegrino, Rose Pergola, Carmen Pulizotto, Joseph A. Pulizotto, Joseph John Pulizotto, Amanda Quesada, Vincent Rizzo, Leonora Roman, Lisa Roman, Nydia Roman, Maggie Russotto, Steven Saccoliti, JoAnn Serpe, Carol Sherwood, Dawn Stahlecker, Lisa Stahlecker,Arlene Stahlecker, Kimberly Steele, Leanne Surace, Frank V. Suozzo, Nancy Toner, Robert Tursi, Madison Ursillo, John Valenti, Christopher Valenti, Willie Vales, Jr., Theresa Villiarolo, Janet Viso, Lynn Ward, William Woods, John Zammit. WEEKDAY MASS AT MOTHER HOUSE: Mass is offered at 12:00pm Monday—Friday at the Presentation Mother House, 419 Woodrow Road. Saturday, October 18 5:00 p.m. L EM AS Sunday, October 19 8:00 a.m. L EM AS Nancy Gallo Annette Santamaria Alex Paramithis/ Matthew Paramithis Dolores McMahon Kathy Murphy Sara Gellerstein 9:30 a.m. L EM AS Charlie Ward Marlon de la Cruz Alyssa Scerra/Declan Grey 11:00 a.m. L EM AS Kathy Cox Tim Cox Edwin Castillo/Joey Wilson 12:30 p.m. L EM AS Joanne Micciulla Sal Micciulla Nicole Kuna/ Philip Kuna BIBLE STUDY & DISCUSSION Please join us on Wednesday, October 22th at 7:30 pm in the rectory chapel for a better understanding of the Bible and the teachings of our Lord. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS/LECTOR MEETING: Fr. Joseph is a scheduling meeting on Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00pm in the rectory basement. Please try to attend and bring your calendars. We will be scheduling through January. SPONSOR CERTIFICATES: Sponsors for Baptism or Confirmation should be registered in a parish and attend Mass regularly. Parishioners of this parish who are in need of a sponsor certificate should see a priest after the weekend Masses. READINGS OF THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54 Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Do you remember a very famous Broadway play that was made into an equally famous film called The Sound of Music ? It was all about a young Austrian girl who thought she had a calling to religious life and struggled with her decision. I believe Mary Martin starred in that role on Broadway and then Julie Andrews played Maria von Trapp in the film version. In the story, Maria feels she has fallen in love with a widower whose children she is caring for. She goes to her superior and asks for guidance with her troubled soul. The Mother Abbess very wisely advises her through the song " Climb Every Mountain". Today we are given the same advice through the Prophet Isaiah in that first reading. That mountain is an allegory or symbol. That mountain represents the gift of Faith from the Holy Spirit. We are brought to that mountain at our Baptisms. We are asked to climb the mountain of Faith and we are promised we will reach the top and total union with our loving God in Heaven. We are asked to climb this mountain, just like every other mountain, that can be slippery , that can have dangerous cliffs and falling boulders. However, like a mountain that may have ice and snow on it, and rushing streams to be crossed, it is made of solid rock, rock which one can stand on and jump to another spot. We are asked through the climb of Faith to keep on going no matter how dangerous, no matter how scary life may be. Notice, there is Someone climbing with each of us on this mystical mountain. Can you see Him? He is able to be in many places at once, with each of us. It is our Lord Jesus Christ. In the sacraments He meets us as we pause on a level spot of Liturgy to be nourished and strengthened. Then He looks deep into our souls and tells us "Come on, get up! We still have to climb to the top. Together we can make it." And did you notice also? There is someone else on the ledge with us as we take our pause in prayer and rest. Who is that person? You recognize her. Speak to her: Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Fr. John Steven Kosek OCTOBER 12, 2014 WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: Adults: 549 Children: 150 Total: 699 NIGHT OF 10,000 DREAMS MEETING: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15- 7:15 PM, RECTORY BASEMENT. DONATIONS NEEDED: “Night of 10,000 Dreams” is in need of raffle basket donations such as LOTTERY TICKETS, bottles of Cheer, new household items, etc. Please drop them off in the bucket in the back of the church. HOLY WHITE MASS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: Blessed Sacrament Parish, 30 Manor Road (Off Forest Ave.) Mass on Wed., October 15th at 7:30 pm and will include “Blessing of the Healing Hands”. Reception to follow in parish school hall. OCTOBER—THE MONTH OF THE ROSARY: Please join us during the month of October as we pray the Rosary 20 minutes before all Masses. May our intention each time we pray be that our Lord grant special graces for the spiritual renewal of these United States. WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Next week, October 19, is World Mission Sunday. On this day, Catholics of the World unite at Mass to recommit ourselves to our vacation, through Baptism, to be missionaries. The Church’s missionary activity begins with the proclamation of faith: “Jesus is Lord!” He is our common hope - a hope that saves. On World Mission Sunday, we are called in a special way to be missionaries through prayer and participation in the Eucharist, and by giving generously to the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. COLUMBUS DAY OBSERVANCE: The Rectory Office and the Religious Education Program will be closed in observance of Columbus Day on Monday, October 13th. The Rectory Office and REP classes will resume on Tuesday, October 14th. MONSIGNOR FARRELL HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Sunday , November 2nd from 12pm—3pm ST. JOSEPH BY THE SEA HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, October 19th for Girls 12:00 —3:00 pm Sunday, October 26th for Boys 12:00 pm—3:00 pm. Devin Cox and Michael Skrzypiec ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY: Our SVdP Society is organized to assist people in need. If you or anyone you know has a specific need, you may call our confidential help-line at (917) 862-3413. A member from our St. Vincent de Paul Society will gladly return your call to best determine how we can help. All calls will remain strictly confidential. PARISH MISSION AT ST. TERESA CHURCH: Fr. Hugh Burns, OP, will be giving a parish Mission at St. Teresa Church, 1634 Victory Blvd., beginning Sunday night, 10/26.Fr. Burns will give his Mission Talks in church on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night at 7pm. He will also offer Mass and preach at 12 Noon on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. For more information, call the rectory at 718-442-5412. ZUMBA AT SJN: Classes are every Wednesday in the Parish Hall, from 8:00-9:00 p.m.; doors open at 7:45 p.m. The cost is $7 per person. (This is a fund-raising project sponsored by our St. Vincent de Paul Society) - Proceeds will be used to help the needy in our community. INFORMATION SHEET CHURCH NAME: St. John Neumann BULLETIN NUMBER: 0001592 Date of publication: (Sunday’s date) 101214 Number of pages transmitted: Special instructions: Cover plus 2 pages of text plus this page Please contact Annette/Kim @ 718-984-8535.