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May 31, 2020
Solemnity of Pentecost
COVID-19 UPDATES
Special On-Line Bulletin
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Special Meeting of the
Finance Committee
Wednesday, May 27th (Zoom).
The Committee is facing the economic
impact of the Coronavirus on parish
giving and the draft of the parish
budget for 2020-2021.
We will continue to be a strong parish community and
together make the adjustments needed for the coming
months. St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
Pastoral Council Meeting
Next Week
Wednesday, June 3rd (Zoom)
The Council will be discussing the
current efforts to keep our parish “on track.” With limited
resources this coming year, we will talk about how best to
serve our parish family.
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ALL ACTIVITES ARE CANCELLED THRU 6/26/20
.
Vacation Bible Camp is cancelled this summer
St. Patrick Gala, Outreach Fundraiser
Cancelled March 16th and moved to July 11th
As you have read in the bulletin, a survey was sent out to all families. All are concerned that it is too soon to schedule anything.
The bishop is permitting pastors to confirm when it can be scheduled. Again, this depends on the school reopening (an unknown) and how the churches can reopen (an unknown).
STATUS OF OUR PARISH DURING THE PANDEMIC AS OF MAY 28, 2020
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Funerals: Funerals are now permitted with no more than 10 people in church (including priest, organist and singer). Holy communion is not distributed. Masks are required.
Weddings: Weddings are now permitted with no more than 10 people in church (including priest, organist and singer). Holy communion is not distributed. Masks are required.
What about our Finances? The Finance Committee had a “Zoom” meeting on May 27th and has begun to look at the economic impact of the pandemic on the parish this fall and next year.
Preschool: We are currently working on refunding families for tuition that was paid in advance for April, May and June. Registration is ongoing.
We all realize that the situation is constantly changing.
Please continue to check the website for updates.
Please email Father Frank with your questions and concerns!
(All emails are confidential.)
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We would like to give a big thank you to the
many people like you
who are donating food items and monetary gifts.
You are helping serve the needy in our area!
Outreach staff Since most of our staff has been asked to stay at home, one staff member, that only worked one day per week, immediately stepped up and offered to come in both days to work the pantry. Not only working the pantry, but going to pick up extra food on days the pantry is not normally open so that we are ready for anyone who needs food. When we reach out and help others we are also helping ourselves to become better people, doing what Jesus would want us to do. When we all pull together, there is so much that we can accomplish.
Canned corn
Canned carrots
Canned peas
Canned string beans
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
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HELP FOR THOSE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
Are you or a family member out of work and actively looking for a new job?
Does your resume need to be updated, but you don’t know where to start?
Are you apprehensive about the whole interview process? If any of these apply, let us help you polish that resume! We can work with you one-on-one remotely to ensure
your best self shines through and you feel confident stepping into an interview.
A parishioner with expertize in this area will be happy to help you. Please contact Fr. Frank who will provide the contact information!
WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR
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Father Frank and Msgr. Bennett will offer a private mass for each of the following
intentions:
Monday, June 1,
For the Parishioners of St. John the Baptist
Tuesday, June 2,
Regina Beattie
Wednesday, June 3,
Mary Scinta
Thursday, June 4,
Regina Beattie
Saturday, June 6,
Kay Crumlish
Sunday, June 7,
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Robin Hopkins Amper
Barbara Mingoia
Please remember the faithful departed.
Gary McKinney
Please pray for his family as they wait for the funeral mass
of their loved one to be scheduled. May he rest in peace.
Upcoming Baptism Dates:
Please call the Parish Office
for the latest developments of
when baptisms can begin to
be scheduled again.
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PASTORAL STAFF Phone: 631-929-4339
Pastor: Father Frank Schneider, ext. 16 [email protected] Deacon: Fred Finter, ext. 44 [email protected] Deacon: Vincent Pozzolano, ext. 45 [email protected] Faith Formation Coordinator: Mrs. Jane Oliva, ext. 12 [email protected] Outreach Director: Deborah O’Hare, ext. 22 [email protected] Music Coordinator: Liz McNeill (631) 495-8913 [email protected] Youth Minister: Michael Clauberg, ext. 18 [email protected] Pastoral Assistant: Barbara Johnston Bookkeeper: Lindsay Finter, ext. 17 [email protected] Receptionist: Sue Kozakiewicz, ext. 10 [email protected] Preschool Director: Mrs. Gayle Mercurio, ext. 14 [email protected] Secretary: Susan Plattner, ext. 19 [email protected] Preschool Phone: 631-929-3220 Maintenance: Servio Ortiz Weekend Priest Assistants: Msgr. John Bennett
Parish Outreach Hours: Tues & Thurs 10am-2pm; Tues 7-8:30pm
Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Website: www.sjbwr.org General Mailbox/Front Desk: ext. 10. Contact us by email: [email protected]
Finance Committee, 2019-2020
Dr. Barbara Fontana, Trustee, ex officio
Richard Rossin, Trustee, ex officio
John Dennehy, Chair
Steven Gallagher
John Hauser
Robert Lutz
Lisa Kelly
Pastoral Council Members,
2019-2020
Dan Bealey
Linda Bealey
Rosemary Desimone
Dr. Barbara Fontana (trustee)
Michelle Gaffney
Michelle Gallucci
Kevin Heavey
Vinny Manzello
Maria Maxell
Rich Rossin (trustee)
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2020 Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal $52,300
Pledges $12,450 Over (Under) ($39,850)
Donors 36 Payments $5,030
Average Gift $345.83
Please consider “automated giving” as you reflect on
support of our parish family!
The fruitful ministries at our parish are examples of how
many of you have answered, and continue to answer, that
call. To ensure such work can continue requires not only
gifts of time, but also of financial help. I ask you to prayerfully consider supporting
our parish with electronic donations through Faith Direct. You can find paper enroll-
ment forms in the parish office, or you can sign up online at www.faithdirect.net by
using our church code, NY67.
Special Collections:
6/07 Grammar Schools 6/14 Father’s Day 6/28 Peter’s Pence
WEEKLY COLLECTION
Sunday Collection: May 24, 2020 $7,263.00 (down 14.4%)
Sunday Collection: May 26, 2019 $8,481.71
Easter Collection 2020 $16,079.00 (down 32.5%)
Easter Collection 2019 $23,828.50
THANK YOU!
Many are facing financial hardship, and we are deeply grateful to those
who have mailed in their envelope, dropped it in the mailbox
in the upper parking lot, or used Faith Direct.
Thank you to those who “caught up” with a full month’s donations!
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Bread, wine, altar candles Should you like to donate the candles, bread, wine for
the celebration of the weekend Eucharist, especially in memory of a loved one,
please contact the Parish Office, 631-929-4339, ext 10.
Tabernacle Candle
The tabernacle lamp indicates that the Blessed Sacrament is present in church. The red candle can be memorialized for the week of your choice.
All memorials are published in the bulletin.
Eucharistic Adoration
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration on the main altar in the church every Wednesday afternoon.
All novenas and devotions are suspended at this time.
Silent prayer during Adoration Hours.
For those serving in the Military
Michael Brennan, Patrick Hanley, Jeffrey L. Beilman Jr., Ryan Santiro, Thomas G. Verbeeck, Michelle Verbeeck,
Joseph DeMonte IV, Nicholas Altman, Michael Anderson, Devin Henry, Marielle Verbeeck, Cassidy Vail, Evan, Purdy, Sean Tully, Sean Brady
For the Homebound, the Sick and in Hospice Care
For all those who are suffering from the coronavirus
and also John Ryan, Thomas Mongiello, Ann Bertolini
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