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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
ACTS 9:26-31 1 JOHN 3:18-24 JOHN 15:1-8
MAY 1-2, 2021
THE EUCHARISTIC COMMUNITY AT EGLISE ST. JEAN BAPTISTE
Bread Broken for a New World
A s a preacher and teacher Jesus
was quite down to earth. He
took simple, common, every-day occurrences and used them to
make a point that could be easily un-
derstood and retained. Today we’re re-
flecting on an image he used to illus-trate our connection with him and the
Father. “I am the true vine, and my Fa-
ther is the vine grower. He takes away
every branch from me that does not bear
fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit.”
In Jesus’ day vines were everywhere.
They were grown on trellises on the side of homes. They were on balconies
and rooftops. They were cultivated in
vineyards. The people were very knowl-
edgeable about the care and mainte-
nance of the vine.
As Jesus spoke about the vine and
the branches the people would also
have been thinking of the many scrip-tures that referred to Israel as the vine.
Psalm 80, praising God for taking care
of Israel, says, “You brought a vine out
of Egypt.” Isaiah said, “The vineyard of
the Lord is the house of Israel.” But the psalms and the prophets also used the image of the vine to describe the cor-
ruption of Israel. Jeremiah and Isaiah
condemned Israel for becoming a “wild
vine,” unpruned, and bearing little fruit.
In this teaching Jesus presents
himself as the TRUE vine. He’s not like
Israel, the vine gone wild; he submits to the Father who continually prunes and
nurtures the vine. He’s reminding his
listeners that they’re the branches;
they bear the fruit. He’s reassuring
them that as long as they stay con-nected to him, the vine, the Father will
care for them like a gardener. With his
care, they’ll bear abundant fruit. But
he cautions that “anyone who does not
remain in me will be thrown out like a branch and wither.”
This a spiritual life-cycle that Jesus
is describing in this image of the vine and the branches. John the Baptist ar-
ticulated this same spiritual truth
when he proclaimed, “He must increase
– I must decrease.” Jesus is intimately connected with the Father, the source
of all life. In the same way, when we’re connected to Jesus, the Father will
nurture and strengthen us. The divine
life will flow through us and we’ll bear
fruit of the kingdom.
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SUNDAY, May 2 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 9:00 Christine Boyle 11:00 Russell Battaglia 4:00 Charles McDermott MONDAY, May 3 SAINTS PHILIP AND JAMES 12:00 Rosemary Gelshenen TUESDAY, May 4 12:00 For The Parishioners & For All Enrolled in the St. Ann’s Shrine WEDNESDAY, May 5 12:00 Vincent McDonnell THURSDAY, May 6 12:00 Rosemary Gelshenen FRIDAY, May 7 12:00 Ronata Svoboda SATURDAY, May 8 12:00 Rosemary Gelshenen 5:00 Marion & Joseph McBride
MASS INTENTIONS
THE ARCHDIOCESE HAS SET OUR GOAL FOR 2021 CARDINAL’S APPEAL AT $106,500. Solicitation letters have recently gone out to all of our parishioners. 59 parishioners have responded do-nating $21,295.00 Thank you on behalf of the Appeal.
The weekend collection for Sunday amounted to: Donations: Cash $2,379.00 Checks $7,538.00 WeShare: $ 1,022.16 PayPal: $ 23.97 Total: $10,963.13 Donations to replenish the Vault Fund: $131,200.00 SPECIAL THANKS TO THE MANY PARISHION-ERS WHO HAVE BEEN “CATCHING UP” WITH THEIR DONATIONS. THE SECOND COLLECTION TODAY is the Annual Collection for the support of the PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH. It will be taken up after communion this week-end. Thank you for your generosity.
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
NEW YORK COMMON PANTRY
The NY Common Pantry is asking for toi-letries for men, women and the youth along with the following food donations.
Please assist the work of the Pantry by leaving your donations at Saint Joseph’s altar or bringing it to the parish office.
Thank you all for your continual support!
Rice Canned Soup Canned Tuna
Canned Chicken Nuts
Dry Fruit Dry Beans
Peanut Butter Almond Butter
Jam/Jelly
OUR LADY OF PEACE PRAYER GROUP
Our Lady of Peace Prayer Group invites you to join
us at our weekly Prayer Meeting via Zoom. This is a
weekly Prayer/Intercessory meeting that is held every
Sunday at 2:00pm.
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.com.zoom.us//89250914533
Dial by Your Location: +1 929 205 6099 US
(New York) Meeting ID: 892 5091 4533
For prayer requests, email us at
[email protected] or call the office at 212.288.5082
Ext.10. Your request will be forwarded to the Prayer
Group. We look forward to seeing you at our next
Prayer Meeting.
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REV. ANTHONY SCHUELLER, S.S.S
T he members of the Blessed Sacra-ment Community, nuns and priests, brothers and associates
were deeply saddened by the sudden death of Fr. Anthony Schueller, SSS. Fa-ther had been living with the knowledge that he had a colloid cyst on his brain for a number of years. In consultation with his physicians, it was decided that the time had come to remove it. It was suc-cessfully removed. He had begun physical therapy and seemed to be on the road to recovery. However, early Saturday morn-ing, April 24th, Father’s heart stopped beating. He was not able to be revived.
Many people at St. Jean’s shared their condolences and called to mind memories of Fr. Tony after they had heard the news of Father’s death at the Sunday Masses at St. Jean’s. He was remembered as a kind and caring priest. Several people remarked that they had saved notes he had sent to them that were particularly consoling during a difficult time they were experiencing.
Father was a gifted writer and was edi-tor of Emmanuel Magazine for 18 years. He also held the post of Director of the Center for Eucharistic Evangelizing for 2 years. He was especially dedicated to the formation of the lay associates of the Or-der. He served in Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, and Cleveland as parochial vicar, and as pastor in San Antonio and St. Jean’s in New York City. At the time of his death he was Provincial Superior, a post he held from 1995 to 2002, and from 2014 until his death.
Many will remember Fr. Tony with fond memories of his humility and kindness.
Thus, the Spirit of the risen Lord
exerts an ever-increasing influence
over all who welcome him.
By sowing in our mortal flesh
the seeds of resurrection,
he transforms us day by day in love.
Our trials and afflictions are taken up
into the mystery we celebrate
and death is our
definitive participation in it.
Filled with hope,
we journey towards that new world
where God will be all in all.
From the RULE OF LIFE
Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament
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REACHING OUT TO ALL BAPTIZED CATHOLICS
Who Have Not Received the Sacrament of Confirmation
Bishop John O’Hara will be conferring
the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Jean Baptiste on
Friday, May 14th at 5:30 PM.
IF you are planning to Marry
IF you are asked to be a sponsor for Baptism IF you are asked to be
a sponsor of Confirmation
YOU NEED TO HAVE RECEIVED THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity
to complete your initiation into the Catholic Church. Call the rectory to register
for your Confirmation. (212) 288-5082 x 10
C O N F I R M A T I O N
What a special weekend for our St. Jean’s family as:
Ava Carey Calista Castle Masimo Marchi Justina Sherri Kole Sherri Liam Varenne Adriana Villafane received their First Holy Communion!
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We are resting easy with our decision to keep the
Toddler Playgroup in session during this most difficult
past year. Albeit, with a reduced registration, the pro-
gram provided a wonderful source of enrichment and fun
for the children.
We are even more confident as we approach the Sep-
tember ’21 - June ’22 school year. Registration has be-
gun for the Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday
classes at either 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM or 11:00 AM to
12:30 PM.
We offer a loving atmosphere where the little ones can
come and have their first school experience, making new
friends and learning how nice it can be to go to school.
Call the Director, Pauline Reenock, at: (212) 288-
5082 ext. 10 or email her at [email protected] for more
information. Visit us anytime! All Covid regulations have
been arranged.
ST. JEAN BAPTISTE TODDLER GROUP
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Weekday Schedule Church opens at 11:30 AM
Mass at 12:00PM Church closes at 1:00 PM
Saturday Schedule Church opens at 11:30 AM
Mass at 12:00PM Church closes at 1:00 PM Church opens at 4:30 PM
Mass at 5:00 PM Church closes at 6:00 PM
Sunday Schedule Church opens at 8:30 AM
Mass at 9:00AM Mass at 11:00 AM Mass at 4:00 PM
Church closes at 5:00 PM
After the weekday and Saturday Masses until 1:00 PM and from
Noon until 4:00PM on Sunday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
SCHEDULE OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES
JOIN OUR FAITH COMMUNITY
BAPTISMS & MARRIAGES & FUNERALS
Please register at the parish house, 184 East 76th Street on weekdays only during office hours: 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM.
Call the parish office at (212) 288-5082 x 10. Leave your contact information for Father Kamas who will re-turn your call.
ARE YOU AN ADULT DESIRING FIRST COMMUNION
AND/OR CONFIRMATION?
To schedule a baptism, a marriage or a funeral please contact the parish office to speak with Fr. John Kamas.
INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP
You can submit the names of friends or relatives who need prayers for what-ever reason. Please send them to [email protected] and they will be passed on to the group. Praying for each other is a powerful ministry.
You can see Father Kamas celebrating the mass by going to the website at www.sjbny.org and clicking on WATCH THE MASS on the home page.
PARTICIPATE IN THE MASS AT HOME
PARISH STAFF John A. Kamas, SSS Pastor Bernard Camiré, SSS, Parish Associate Lennix Lewis, Chief Operating Officer Richard Owen, Jr., Director of Music Ministries Francisco Francisco, Facilities Manager Pauline Reenock, Director of the Toddler Program Angelica Contreras, Parish Secretary Michael Lorch, Trustee Jay Mitchell, Trustee CONGREGATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Bernard Camiré, SSS, Parish Associate James Hayes, SSS, Chaplain, Mt. Sinai Hospital John A. Kamas, SSS Pastor Thomas Mella, SSS, Community Hospitality Norman Pelletier, SSS, in residence PARISH OFFICE 212-288-5082 Ext. 10 184 East 76 Street, NY, NY 10021 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Website: www.sjbny.org 212-288-5082, ext. 10 Email: [email protected]
CONGREGATION OF NOTRE DAME ST. JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL Maria Cassano, CND, Principal Alla Anne Boyle, CND Barbara Costello, CND, Tutor Eileen Good, CND, Bursar
IN RESIDENCE Anne Conlon, CND Nancy Downing, CND Ann Marie Levangie, CND
SUPPORT STAFF Robert Addison Manuel Batista Pablo Checo Ana Maria Feliz Lara Wilfredo Ortiz Isaac Quansah José Reyes
St Jean Baptiste High School 173 EAST 75 STREET, NY, NY 10021 212-288-1645 www.stjean.org Toddler Play Group 212-472-2853, ext. 2
