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Page TwoSt. James R.C. ChurchMass Celebrantfor November 11th &November 12thSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 20178:00 A.MAll Souls Remembrance9:30 A.M.Elizabeth Pugliano11:00 A.M.Jeanette Antonucci12:30 P.M.For the People of St. James Parish,Angelo & Angelina Fonte, Joann LoCascio,John McAllister - 1st Anniversary,Angela Fiorillo, Ken Anderson - LivingMONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 20178:00 A.M.All Souls Remembrance12:10 P.M.Dolores BoyceTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 20178:00 A.M.All Souls Remembrance12:10 P.M.Deceased Members of The Legion of MaryWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 20178:00 A.M.Paula Curtis & Kathleen Calandra - BirthdayRemembrance12:10 P.M.James SweeneyTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 20178:00 A.M.Bill Puckhaber12:10 P.M.Caroline & Eugene AntonelliFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2017 - Veteran’s Day9:00 A.M.No Intention ReceivedNo 12:10 P.M. Mass TodaySATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 20178:00 A.M.Dana Haverlin4:00 P.M.Doris & Clarence OrgassSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 20178:00 A.MErasmo & Elvira Gargano9:30 A.M.Vincent D’Amico11:00 A.M.Jeanette Antonucci12:30 P.M.For the People of St. James Parish,Dominick Rutigiano, Diane Ibsen,Laura McLaughlin, Marianne Brewer11/11 4:00 pm Fr. Aaron11/12 8:00 am Fr. Innocent9:30 am Fr. John11:00 am Fr. Aaron12:30 pm Fr. JohnnCelebrants Subject to ChangeReconciliation ScheduleSaturday Confessions3:00 - 3:45 PMMaryann Amblo,Francine Argila,John Baglione,Deanna Baisley,Dcn. James Beirne,James Bianco, Louis Breitbach,Mary Brussell Philip Capobianco,JoAnn Chirco, Lori Cicciari, LeslieCrandall, Florence D’Alto, AgnesDaly, Dale Daly, James DeVita,Joan Dlugokencky, Skip Doran,Rosaria Esposito, Joe Falcone,Connie Fisher, Caitlin Francis,Thomas Francis, Andrew Gallo,Paul Giacalone, RosemaryGiacalone, Luke Gruener, KennethHall, Michael Hance, Luke HorvathMelissa Huebner, AndrewJohnson, Delphine Julian, JohnKmiotek, Gina Krafinski, SeanLehosky, Christina Lembo,TiaMabanta, Timothy Maietta,DakotaMaken, Mary Sue Maluda, Sr.JoAnn Mark, Pat Matera, TaraMatthews, Megan McCormack,Erlinda Medina, Janice Mehaffy,Steven Miller, Marianne Mirkow,Ann Muscarello, Grace Nadolny,Ralph Osberg, Diane Pheffer,Lenny Rocillo, Dana Rodriguez,Richard Rogers, Joan Rose,Michaline Salamack, CynthiaSimson, Karen Stafford, RosemaryStyne, William Styne, Sally AnnWaskewich, Isabella Rose Weiss,Jessica Weiss, Joseph White435 St. James

Sunday, November 5, 2017A GOOD EXAMPLEOF PUTTINGONE’S“ORDINARY”ABILITY AT THESERVICE OF OURPARISHNot all of the goodworks that people aredoing for our parishare “visible.” One ofthose areas is theMinistry of the AltarLinens, consisting oftwelve women whoregularly care for thelinens used at Mass.Perhaps, thesewomen don’tassociate what theyare doing as a form ofministry. It is, and asignificant one at that!I want to express mygratitude to theseselfless “Servants ofthe Lord: TheresaSquillace,” JudyLambert, JoannaVasilescu, JoanneBonke, MariannaAntonacci, ChristinaMcCarthy, MarySoley, MickeyO’Donnell, GladysSteltz, MarianneD’Alto, ElizabethNabet, MargaretHubbard and BellaCeraso, for thewonderful service theyprovide for us in thisministry.If you’d like to becomepart of this ministryplease contact BellaCeraso at (516) 7314209.Page Three“Stewardship as a Way of Life”In the past I have written and spoken about how words areimportant. Words like “Catholic” and “parishioner” are amonga number of nouns to which I am referring.“I am a Catholic” or “I am a parishioner” are commondesignations, which identify who we are. I’d like to suggestthat there are deeper spiritual and biblical words that betteridentify us. Two are “disciples” and “stewards.”Now, I am not suggesting that seeing oneself as a “Catholic”or “parishioner” is incorrect. They just don’t tell the completestory of who we are nor necessarily point to a sense ofpersonal spirituality.Thankfully, we have a greater access to the Word of Godwith a wider variety of the Scriptures being read at Mass,more people are attending Scripture study groups and stillothers are reading the Bible on their own. All of this is havinga wonderful impact on those who are attentive to God’s Wordand manifesting in them a deeper biblical spirituality.Jesus speaks about “discipleship” and being “stewards.” Thedisciple is one who “listens” to Jesus and “learns” from histeachings putting what he/she has learned into practice. TheEvangelist St. James says, “What good is it, dear brothersand sisters, if you say you have faith but don't show it by youractions? (James 2:14)The “steward” is the one who recognizes that everything thathe/she has is a gift from God. The appropriate response tothis is gratitude to God for his gifts, using these gifts (ourtime, talents and financial resources) not only for our selvesbut also for God’s purposes and at the service of others.Ultimately, you and I are being invited by Jesus to live as“intentional disciples” and as “good stewards.” Intentionaldisciples make a daily commitment to follow Jesus.What talents or skills do you possess that can be used for thebenefit of others? So often, many people don’t make aconnection between their abilities, talents and skills and thepotential for placing them at the service of others. What areyours? How can you use them for others in loving service?435 St. James

Page FourThe Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary TimeWhat’s Happening in Faith Formation?This week our Level Three students are learning We Are the Church, and that the Apostles led theChurch.The Apostles lived with Jesus for three years. They ate and drank with him and they heard his wordsevery day. They saw him heal the sick and raise the dead. Where ever they went, the Apostles beganto tell everyone about Jesus Christ. There is a wonderful book in the New Testament that tells thestory of the work of the Apostles in the early Church. It is called Acts of the Apostles. In that book,we read that the early Christians listened to the teachings of the Apostles and looked after one another“according to each one’s need.” (Acts of the Apostles 2:45) The Church grew because Christiansfollowed Jesus, loving and serving one another.Question of the week: How do our lives reflect the lives of the Apostles?November 2nd is All Souls Day (The commemoration of all the faithfully departed).For the whole month of November our students will be praying for the Holy Souls of the faithfullyDeparted. The prayer they will be praying is:Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen.The prayer is short but powerful. The parents of our students can pray this prayer together each night.Upcoming Events:Monday, November 6: Second and Final Level 8 Retreat, in the Church from 6pm to 9pm.Thursday, November 9: Retreat for Level 7 parents in the Church from 7:00pm to 8:00pmSaturday, November 18: First Penance for the Level 2 students in the Church, 12noon and 1:30pm.OUR PROGRAM STILL NEEDS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS – please contact our office if you canhelp out. Our program cannot exist without the help of our volunteers. We are very grateful to allwho share their faith, time and talent with the young people of St. James.The 2018 Mass Intention Book isnow open for all intentions throughJune 30, 2018. Please contact theParish Center Office during normalbusiness hours.Eucharistic Adoration & BenedictionJoin us after the 12:10pm Mass everyThursday for Eucharistic Adoration &Benediction in the Church435 St. James

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Page SixThe Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary TimeMsgr. Delaney Knights of ColumbusChildren’s Christmas PartyTuesday, December 5thFrom 7-10 pmAt Delaney Council Hall110 Merrits RoadFarmingdale, NYRSVP by phone to John Marazita 631-921-0939 orAl Lahood at Al.Lahood@Hotmail.comPlease include number of adultsand the gender and ages of children435 St. James

Twenty-SixthSunday,Sunday,SundayNovemberFebruaryin Ordinary2,5,20142017 TimePage SevenThere will be a meeting in the Church on Wednesday,November 8th at 6pm for all Eucharistic Ministers andSacristans. We hope to see you there. Please contactFr. Innocent for more information.On Sept. 30th, our members participated in the Friends of the Poor Walk.Thank you for your generosity and support of the St. Vincent de PaulConference of St. James. All monies will be used to assist our neighborsin need within our parish community. We are always grateful for yourdonations.In the Gospel today, we hear the good news that when we keep our focuson God and serve one another, God exalts us!As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box,please say a special prayer for the poor who have no one to pray for them.Thank you to the following familiesfor their participation in our FamilyMass, Sunday, October 29, 2017:Marriage BannsWeek OneChristian Salvage andSabrina GrullanThe Perillo Family Vested the AltarThe Norbury Family Presented The GiftsFROM THE EDITORBULLETIN DEADLINESPLEASE NOTE EARLY DEADLINEFOR THE NOVEMBER 26THBULLETIN DUE TO THETHANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.Bulletin DateNovember 12thNovember 19thNovember 26thDecember 3rdDue by 9:00amMonday, November 6thMonday, November 13thThursday, November 16thMonday, November 27thWeek ThreeRobert Cox andCaitlin KammererBrendan McMillen andSamantha HulkaPlease note that our Parish Center Office will beclosed on Friday, November 10th in observance ofVeteran’s Day. There will be one Mass celebratedthat day at 9:00am.St. James Food PantryItems Needed:Laundry Detergent, Canned Ham,Meats and Stews,Gravy, Oil, Mayonnaise and Bread CrumbsThank you for your continued support.435 St. James

Page EightThe Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary TimeYOU ARE INVITEDThe Liturgical Ministry of St. James is extending an invitation to everyone to spend an houror two, weekly, monthly or whatever fits your schedule.Pick the day and time you would like to be part of one of these Ministries:Altar ServerLectorEucharistic MinisterSacristan8 am Mass; Monday through Saturday all year12:10 Mass; Monday through Friday, October through JuneFuneral Masses are 9:15 am and 10:15 am Monday through SaturdayThe Ministry of Consolation offer opportunities to be a companion for families of thedeceased before and during the Funeral Mass.Call for more information:JudyAnn Johnston 516-796-3750 for Liturgical MinistriesRuth Miller 516-735-8048 for Ministry of Consolation435 St. James