Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2016

O God, be merciful to me a sinner. The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Southampton, NY

Welcome to the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Pastoral Team: Rev. Michael A. Vetrano, Pastor In Residence: Rev. Msgr. William J. Gill Jennifer Ferrantino, Director, Religious Education Jeannine Rose, Director of Parish Social Ministry Maura Mandato, Youth Minister Jo Ann Morse, Director of Music Bill Kunzer, Plant and Facilities Manager Contact Us Daily Mass Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri. at 12 noon Tue. at 8:00 am First Saturday 8:00 am

Parish Office Suzanne Marchisella Karen Berry Donna Valle

Weekend Masses Saturday: 5 PM Sunday: 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM (in Spanish) and 5 PM

Reconciliation Saturday: 4 PM - 4:45 PM

Ministry to the Sick For communion at home or Anointing please contact the Parish Office.

Baptism Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with our Deacon. Baptisms are generally performed on Saturdays.

Parish Leadership:

Becoming A Catholic We welcome those who would like to become Catholic and adult Catholics who have never received formal religious education and/or sacraments. Contact the Parish Office.

P: 631-283-0097, option 0 F: 631-283-3836 W: www.shjmbasilica.org E: [email protected] Mon—Sat 9 AM - 4:00 PM

Finance Committee Fred Weinfurt (trustee) Pat Jordan (trustee) Jay Diesing Charlene Kagel John Neknez

Fr. Mike Vetrano E: [email protected]

Pastoral Council In formation

Parish Social Ministry Jeannine Rose, Director P: 631-283-0097 Ext. 317 E-Mail: [email protected]

Consolation Sr. Barbara McKenna, RSM

Marriage Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish Office.

Parish Office 168 Hill Street Southampton, NY

Adult Faith Formation Mary Adamczyk

Religious Education Office Jennifer Ferrantino, Director P: 631-283-0508 E: [email protected]

Youth Ministry Maura Mandato [email protected]

Apostolado Hispano Rev. Steve Grozio 631-283-4379 Cell: 631-375-1001 Vincentian Fathers 631-283-9647

Our Lady of Hamptons School Sister Kathy Schlueter, CSJ 160 North Main Street Southampton, New York 11968 P: 631-283-9140 E: [email protected]

BASILICA PARISH OF SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time :: October 23, 2016 Readings: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14 Mission Statement: We are a Eucharistic centered people, who by following Christ’s teaching, join together to love and serve those in spiritual and physical need in our community. Liturgical Ministers Schedule Saturday, SERVERS E.M.’S LECTORS Sunday, SERVERS E.M.’S LECTORS GREETERS

Oct 29 5 PM Fr. Bill Gill McDonnell Bros., B. Ferguson T. Cavallaro, M. Thompson, T. Westergard C. Ferguson, M. Levine Oct 30 8 AM Fr. Bill Gill J. Cuzzocrea, L. Martin, Terry Fam D. Dwyer, P. Mackey, M. Muller M. Mackey, S. Wilson K. Moffa

9:30 AM Fr. Mike Vetrano K. Ameres, J. Kearns, J. Ruggieri, Malone Bros. E.M.’S G. Arresta, M. McDonald, D. Valle Sr. B. McKenna, N. McCulley LECTORS G. Kearns, F. Lillywhite GREETERS J. McCulley

SERVERS

11 AM

Fr. Mike Vetrano

Finnerty SERVERS E.M.’S

S & S May S. Adelante, S. McCulley, L. Robins, O. Wynne LECTORS J. Hanlon, S. May GREETERS C. Brown, C. Butler SERVERS E.M.’S LECTORS

5 PM Fr. Paul Dahm R. Anderson N. Conroy, M. King, S. Oldakowski K. King-Bush, M. Terry

ALTAR MINISTRY ALTARS: J. Ripalone ALTAR CLOTHS: G. Bauer HAND LINENS - October 24-29—M. Bohner SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL October 23—P. Pellegrino October 30—TBA HAMPTON CENTER October 23—N. Conroy, A. Stanton October 30—P. Pellegrino, S. Raynor Rosary—October 27—C. Bishop

Mass Intentions for the Week of Sept Oct 24-30 Monday 12:00 Richard Tuesday 8 AM Jack Cawley Wednesday 12:00 Peter Thursday 12:00 Cammarata Vitello Friday 12:00 Debra Horn Saturday 5 PM Paul McGonnell Sunday 8:00 Deceased Members of the Minogue Fam, Roderick, Mary, Patrick & Susie 9:30 People of the Parish 11:00 Walter Diesing, Ron & Ann Kane, R. Edward Kiernan 12:30 Mass in Spanish 5 PM Marie Miller

Memorial donations To donate the flowers on the altar or bread and wine and/or candles offered at Mass each week, please contact the parish office.

Financial Realities and Stewardship The October 16th collection was $8903.00. Thank you for your generosity!

Pastor’s Letter October 22/23

A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Dear Parish Family, It was just a little more than five years ago that I made my first trip to the Holy Land. A deacon in my parish had put the pilgrimage together and invited me to go as their spiritual director. I did not quite know what to expect. It was a long overnight trip. We arrived in Tel Aviv and then took a bus trip to Galilee, arriving there well after dark. We ate dinner and tumbled into bed. The next morning we met our guide and were led to our first stop, the Mount of the Beatitudes. I assumed we would have Mass in the beautiful church built on the mountain. But our server led us out of the building and over to a spot on the hillside where there was an outdoor altar. We had Mass overlooking the Sea of Galilee on the very spot where Jesus taught his disciples the Beatitudes so many years ago. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. In the seminary I studied the geography of the Bible, so whenever I read a gospel I had a picture of the scene in my mind. But to this day I never read a gospel without thinking of what it was like to actually be in the places where the events of our faith took place. In many ways a trip to the Holy Land is the ultimate pilgrimage. What makes a trip a pilgrimage as opposed to a vacation or a tour? The difference is really in the attitude and purpose of the person making the pilgrimage. A pilgrimage is about faith and faith always involves a journey. Faith takes us from where we are to a place closer to God. Sometimes a pilgrimage is deliberately physically difficult. Some pilgrims climb mountains to remind themselves that faith is an ascent to God. Some walk many miles to remind themselves that faith, like life, is a long journey that requires constancy and persistence. Some walk in the footsteps of the saints and some travel to places where others have had profound experiences of God. Pilgrims, in other words, allow their journey to symbolize their life as a movement toward God and God’s goodness. This Lent I will be leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. It is an opportunity for those who can join me to see firsthand where the great events of our faith took place. Feel the heat of the desert where Jesus was tempted. Stand and renew your baptism in the same waters where John baptized Jesus. Sail on the Sea of Galilee where Jesus walked on water. Stand on the very stones where Pilate condemned Jesus to death. Pray at the Mount of the Beatitudes or in the Garden of Gethsemane. Be a pilgrim. I invite you to consider joining me on this pilgrimage. There will be an information night this Tuesday at 7 PM in the rectory for you to learn more about this trip. Consider taking part in a journey that will forever change how you hear and live the gospels.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Rev. Michael A. Vetrano Pastor

Monday, October 24 Divorce and Remarriage: Where Do I Stand with the Church?

Holy Land Pilgrimage 2017

JOIN FR. MIKE VETRANO ON A PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND Join us on Tuesday, October 25 at 7 PM in the rectory to learn more about this exciting adventure of faith. What better way to begin Lent this coming year than by taking part in a journey to walk in the footsteps of Jesus MARCH 5-14, 2017 | FROM NEW YORK $3,499 BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY You can also learn more about this trip at: http://pilgrimages.com/frvetrano/ If you are interested email Fr. Mike: [email protected]

Upcoming Events

This evening will be given by Fr. Mike Vetrano. He is our pastor and also an advocate at the tribunal in our diocese. Advocates help those seeking annulments to bring their case before the tribunal in a pastorally sensitive and compassionate manner. This evening is geared for those who wonder about where they or a friend or a family member stand with the church and will explain the various options open to those who were married in the church and now wish to begin a new relationship with the full blessing of the church. We meet at 7 PM in the Rectory.

All Souls Day Mass of Remembrance :: November 5, 2016

Parish Events

On Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 10 AM we will celebrate a mass in memory of all those parishioners who passed away in the year since last All Souls Day. Invitations have been sent to the families whose loved ones were buried from the Basilica of Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary. These names are remembered below. If you are aware of any others who should be remembered at this mass please contact the parish office and an invitation will be sent.

William H. Duggan, Jr. Stanley J. Witkowski, Jr. Eileen M. Finlay Anna Veneranda Fiore Stanley G. Balserus William W. Culver Eleanor R. Finalborgo Sarah Cecile Havemeyer Roseanne Loeffler Vincent R. Zaluski Donald E. Fanning Roger Williams Peter C. Nikolich Mary Ann Campos

Robert Michael Kruckel, Jr. Maria Abreu Janice S. Pierce Mary C. Keady John F. Sullivan Thomas Joseph Selby Agnes Rohrs Douglas Warren Murtha Francis J. Berkhout Richard E. Manzo Frank Matthes Walter D. O’Hearn, Jr. Scott R. Guldi Sandy Mary Worrell

Nora “Peg” Teresa Scanlon Steven James Pryzby Emilio Crisafi Sheila Ann Sullivan William McLaughlin Barbara Mann Julia H. Enstine Rev. Edward J. Kiernan Ronald Kane George V. Keckeisen Robert Royce Riggio, MD. Marc Daconta

Ministry Evening :: November 3, 2016 at 7 PM in our Church

Nothing is more important to our parish life than the celebration of mass each week. And nothing is more crucial to that celebration then the good work of our Eucharistic ministers, lectors, ushers, and altar servers. I would like to invite all our Lectors, Eucharistic Miinisters, and Ushers to a special evening to help our ministries grow and develop. We will: Pray together Learn about how we can better celebrate Mass in a prayerful and peaceful spirit Review some important procedures for Sunday mass Give everyone a chance to ask questions RSVP as soon as you can to Fr. Mike: [email protected] or to 631-283-0097 Ext 311

News from the Office of Social Ministry: Jeannine Rose Medicare :: Do you understand it? Medicare Open Enrollment begins in October…Please join us on Tuesday, October 25th, at 10:00 am in the Parish Center as our friend, Pegi Orsino, from Suffolk County R.S.V.P., takes us through the process and answers all of your questions.

All Baptized adults in need of preparation to receive First Eucharist, or Confirmation are invited to attend RCIA. The next class is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center. To Register: Please contact Jeannine Rose, Parish Social Ministry 631 283-0097. You’ve been thinking of taking the next step for a long time, now is the time to begin the process. All are welcome!

Legion of Mary The Next Meeting of the Legion of Mary at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary will be held on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Chapel room in the Parish Center. It’s not too late to join…Membership is ongoing. All are welcome! Plan on attending to see what this ministry is all about. Please contact Jeannine Rose, Parish Social Ministry, 631 283-0097 for more information or to register.

Parish Social Ministry

RCIA :: Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults

Have you always wanted a piano? Secretly wanted to learn to play? Now is your chance! UPRIGHT PIANO needs a little tune up but other-

Parish Support and Stewardship

wise in good shape. No reasonable offer refused. Please call Suzanne at the Parish Office 631-283-0097 Ext 0.

Supporting the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts We hope that you enjoyed your visit to Sacred Hearts. We are a small year round community and this maintenance of this beautiful church and its many ministries are made possible by the year round support and special holiday generosity of each of you. We are grateful for your generosity today. If you would like to learn about other opportunities to support us please consider the following: Become a Registered Member or Friend of the Basilica. You are welcome to make Sacred Hearts your home parish and if you already belong to another community we would be happy to include you in our membership as a Friend of the Basilica. Visit: www.shjmbasilica.org/register Contributing to our Christmas Appeal: Our Christmas appeal is important and supports us through the winter. You can contribute to this appeal by using one of the envelopes mailed home or in the back of our church or contribute online. Visit

www.shjmbasilica.org/waystogive

Our Lady of the Hamptons

The Prep 7 students of OLH participated in the Diocesan Technology Day at Adventureland. The program coordinates Science, Math and Technology with amusement park attractions. That same class also spent one of their monthly lunchtime visits with the patrons of the Bridgehampton Nutrition center. The class served lunch, entertained and shared intergenerational stories with their older companions. Primary students at OLH shared Fire Prevention Week with the members of the Southampton Fire

In anticipation of the Thirty-fifth anniversary of OLH, the list of alumni is being compiled. Plans will be in place for a gathering of graduates from 1982-2016, as well as graduates of Our Lady of Poland School (1961-1982) and Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (1926-1982). If you are an alumnus, or know of anyone, please send either their email contact or physical address to Sister Kathy at 160 North Main Street, Southampton…or [email protected]. Celebrate the great legacy of Catholic education on the East End!

First graders with Southampton Fire Department

Senior citizens and their prep companions

Prep 7 leads a sing along at Bridgehampton Senior Center

Regional School

Department under the direction of Alfred Callahan, fire department member and OLH graduate.

Enter the Holy Door of Mercy

Faith and Ministries

Sacred Hearts has been chosen as one of four churches in the Diocese of Rockville Centre to have a Holy Door of Mercy through which pilgrims may obtain the same blessings as if they were to visit the jubilee door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. One may walk through this door at any time but during this Holy Year of Mercy we will celebrate Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday from the conclusion of the noon mass until Benediction at 4:00 PM. We will also have confessions during this time and our Spanish community will pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. We call Parishioners who support this time of prayer our Anchors of Mercy. If you are willing to join them please just come any Thursday during those hours.

Secular Franciscans meet on the Second Sunday of the month after the 11 AM Mass in the Parish Center. You are always welcome to come to our meetings. Please come, bring a friend, bring a snack for breakfast, and we supply the coffee.

Pray for Our Sick

Peg Jordan & Pat Jordan John Lynch Patrick & Eileen Connolly Suzanne Parillo Bobby & Caroline Parillo Ebby Culver Elizabeth Joyce Robert Melter Resurrection Prayer Patricia Kahl Group :: meets on Tuesdays at John Schizas Daniel Sheerin 6 PM in the Parish Center. Come Bailey & Richard Brown share your healing gifts with us. Michelle Cropp Prayer requests are always Ann O’Brien welcome. Jeanne Gallagher Carol McNally Spiritual Book Group :: Capt. Mark Enne Spiritual Book Group has resumed. Daniel Paluszek They meet on Tuesdays, at 1 PM, in Mary Nadurak the Parish Center. All are welcome.

Memorials: Bread, Wine & Candles The Altar bread, Wine and Candles for this week were given in loving memory of Marc Daconta by Lewis Kasman.

Reflections On the Gospel October 23, 2016

Sunday’s first reading tells us, “They who serve God willingly are heard; their petition reaches the heavens.” Very comforting words, but how are they heard by those who serve willingly and pray faithfully, yet struggle against hunger, homelessness, unemployment, illness, conflict, or a combination of these afflictions? Likely their faith is challenged. Then the Gospel tells us that a seemingly righteous man who is not greedy, dishonest or adulterous is not “justified” by God. How does that make those who strive to live equally righteous lives feel? Likely quite upset. What’s going on here? Perhaps we need to consider humbly and honestly why such things as hunger and homelessness persist? How righteous are we? Is there something more we can do to help alleviate them? Maybe we can’t give more in goods, but maybe we can give more in prayer and presence to nourish faith and extend mercy.

Rockville Centre Diocese, 516-678-5800, ext.626, www.drvc.org/respectlife Birthright, 631-728-8900, 800-550-4900 Healing post-abortion: Rachel's Vineyard, 877-467-3463, www.rachelsvineyard.org Life Issues discussed for young adults: www.loveandfidelity.org The Respect Life Ministry seeks to remind everyone of the sacredness of human life. While emphasizing the need to promote recogniƟon and respect for the new life of a pre-born baby, we seek to promote the dignity of human life at all ages, regardless of the presence of illness or disability. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE HAS BEGUN -- September 28 through November 6th. Launched in 2007, 40 days for life has become one of the largest Pro-Life efforts, with tens of thousands participating worldwide. In an attempt to address the over one-million abortions per year in our nation alone, this period of prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigils at abortion centers, gives each of us a chance to contribute. Please participate in whatever way you can to promote respect for the new life of the unborn. For more information go to www.40daysforlife.com.

Faith and Justice

RESOURCES FOR THOSE SEEKING AN ALTERNATIVE TO ABORTION:

Sacred Hearts Basilica YOUTH GROUP We welcomes all 8th Grade and High School teens!

Wednesday, October 26th Halloween Treats and Activities Sunday, October 30th

6:00-8:00 p.m.

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Bonfire & S’mores on the Beach! Road G

Religious Education

Dress Warm & Bring a flash light! More details to come! Summer Youth Group Service Trip Catholic Heart Work Camp July 2 -8, 2017 Spots have been reserved for next summers Catholic Heart Work Camp. We will be traveling to Groton, MA for a week of service. A deposit of $125 will be accepted to reserve your spot today. Contact Maura for more information! heartworkcamp.com Maura Mandato: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @ shyg168

A Note from Religious Education Director :: Jennifer Ferrantino Religious Education classes have begun! Classes are off to a great start! Thank you to many new volunteers who have stepped up to help!! We really appreciate your courage and time! There is still time please contact the religious ed office if you need to register your children. Deadline for all Religious Ed registration will be Wednesday October 26th, this includes all students eligible for Confirmation in fall of 2017. Please see webpage for more information including calendar for 2016-2017 www.shjmbasilica.org Sacred Hearts Religious Ed tab on left. Contact Jennifer 631-283-0508 or [email protected] with any questions. Thank you!

Festival Internacional de Montauk - El domingo, 6 de noviembre, la parroquia de Santa Teresa de Lisieux celebrará su Festival Internacional de Culturas comenzando a las 12:00 de mediodía en el centro parroquial. Esta celebración incluirá comidas, cantos y bailes de muchos países. Todos están invitados. Aniversario del Grupo del Rosario - Todos están invitados al aniversario del grupo del Rosario de la parroquia en Hampton Bays el domingo, 13 de noviembre, comenzando con el Rosario a las 3:30 PM y seguida por la Misa y una pequeña fiesta Rincón de Información Curso Pre-Bautismal El curso se da el último domingo de cada mes a la 1:30 PM en el Apostolado Hispano en Southampton o a las 5:00 PM en la iglesia en East Hampton. Este mes el curso será el domingo, 30 de octubre. Favor de llevar la copia del acta de nacimiento del niño. Bautizos en Southampton serán el 6 de noviembre, el 11 de diciembre, el 1º de enero y el 5 de febrero.

Retiro Para Hombres - El ministerio Nuevos Discípulos les invita a todos los hombres mayores de 18 años a un retiro espiritual los días 28, 29 y 30 de octubre en Greenport. Los interesados pueden llamar a El Asesor de Inmigración de Caridades Católicas Polo (516-903-3202) o a Padre Cesar. En el Apostolado Hispano en Southampton el jueves, Retiro Mariano - del 28 al 30 de octubre en la casa de 10 de noviembre, de las 2:00 a las 5:00 PM. retiros Monte Alvernia. Costo: $100. Para asistir llame al (516) 974-4253 o (917) 226-4114. Comunidad de Oración para Adultos y Familias Los martes a las 7:30 PM en el salón parroquial. El 3r Congreso de la Mujer Latina del East End - el sábado, martes de cada mes - la hora santa en la iglesia. 12 de noviembre, de las 8:30 AM hasta las 3:00 PM en el salón parroquial de Bridgehampton. Para más Preparación Pre Matrimonial – Para casarse por la información llame a Blanca Bishop (631) 838-8546. iglesia, haga una cita para una entrevista con P. Cesar, Retiro de Matrimonios - El grupo ReMa (Renovando Matrimonios) invita a los matrimonios a un retiro de 3 días del 4 al 6 de noviembre en West Islip. Para más información llame a Enrique y Rocío Ortiz 631-7025664/631-374-5387. Peregrinación al Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Medalla Milagrosa en Filadelfia – La peregrinación será el sábado, 5 de noviembre. Para más información y reservar un espacio, llame a Nida Fernández (631) 965-8941. 1º de Noviembre - Todos los Santos – La Misas en español para la Solemnidad de Todos los Santos serán el lunes, 31 de octubre a las 7:30 PM en Montauk Bays y el martes, 1º de noviembre a las 7:30 PM en Southampton, también a las 7:30 PM en Hampton Bays y también a las 7:30 PM en Riverhead. 2 de Noviembre – Día de los Difuntos – Habrá dos Misas en español para el Día de los Difuntos, el miércoles,2 de noviembre - una en Southampton a las 7:30 PM y la otra en East Hampton a las 7:30 PM.

P. Esteban o P. Jesús. El curso pre-matrimonial se da por seis domingos, de las 9 AM al mediodía comenzando el primer domingo de octubre o de febrero. Divina Misericordia - Misa en la Basílica el cuarto miércoles de cada mes a las 8:00 PM. Requisitos para el Bautismo de un Niño Curso: Para bautizar a su hijo, es necesario que los padres y padrinos asistan al curso pre-bautismal. Padrinos: Debe escoger a los padrinos conscientes de los requisitos. Los padrinos tienen que ser católicos bautizados, confirmados y que han hecho su Primera Comunión y deben poder comulgar. El padrino (madrina) debe ser un(a) soltero(a) o debe ser casado por la iglesia. Permisos: Si viven afuera de la zona servida por el Apostolado Hispano, necesitan una carta de su párroco dándonos permiso para bautizar su hijo. Padre Cesar Lara: Cel. 631-332-5300 Padre Jesus Arellano: Cel. 929-257-3467 Padre Esteban: Cel. 631-375-1001; Fax: 631-287-0986 Horas del Apostolado: miércoles a viernes de las 2-5 PM

APOSTOLADO HISPANO

Conversión de Corazón - En la segunda lectura, San Pablo a los romanos les dice que de nada serviría que predicaran si no se convierten los corazones. San Pablo escribe en el contexto en que se ha oído la predicación. Pero lo que pasa es que no quieren creer en su corazón. La necesidad de creer dice San Pablo- porque sólo la fe en Dios es la que salva. La liberación que la Iglesia predica es a base de ese creer en Dios. La liberación solamente tiene que venir de Dios, pero contando con la conversión del corazón del hombre; y de nada sirve que Dios nos esté ofreciendo su redención, su liberación, un mundo mejor, si los encargados de construir este mundo en la tierra no quieren colaborar con ese Dios. Tomado de la Homilía de Mons. Oscar Romero, 23 de octubre de 1977.

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