St. John the Baptist R. C. Church 895 Piermont Avenue, Piermont, New York 10968

www.stjohnspiermont.org stjohnspiermont@optonline.net 845-359-0078

July 10, 2016, 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rev. Tom Kunnel, C.O.

Administrator

frtomkunnel@gmail.com

Deacon John Cunningham

Deacon Robert Pang

Kathleen Dunn

Religious Education Director

May Pang

Parish Admin: maysoohoo@optonline.net

MASSES

Saturday: 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM

1:00 PM (Spanish)

Weekdays: 8:00 AM

Saturday: 9:00 AM

Holy Days: As Announced

Rectory

Mon – Fri 10:15 AM – 4:00 PM

Sat 10 AM – 12 Noon (Spanish)

Dear Parish Family,

During course of the two thousand years of

Christianity we have monumentalized the

hero of Jesus' road-rescue story by naming

hospitals and laws after the Good Samaritan. We somehow have

lost touch with the fact that the relationships between first-century

Jews and Samaritans were generally characterized by the special

hostility. Missing that note, we also miss much of the punch of the

parable. Luke had already alluded to that animosity in chapter nine

when he wrote that the Samaritans “would not receive him” as Je-

sus and his disciples headed south through Samaritan territory to

Jerusalem. Any Samaritan knew that the proper place for authentic

Israelite worship was Mount Gerizim and that Galilean Jews on

pilgrimage to Jerusalem were heretics.

In answer to the question ‘Who is my neighbor?’ Jesus cleverly

makes the Scribe answer another question: What does it mean to be

a neighbor to another? Jesus tells a story with details carefully cho-

sen. A man is assaulted and robbed in a setting that would have

been familiar and plausible to first-century Palestinians. The road

from Jerusalem to Jericho—desolate and full of twists and turns—

is still a likely place for highway robbery. Stripped and uncon-

scious, the victim becomes a kind of “common denominator” of

humanity. Without the cues of clothing and speech, there is no way

to place him by race or class; it is not even clear whether he is liv-

ing or dead.

When we hear about those who pass by without helping the victim,

we easily dismiss them as heartless religious officials. The response

of Jesus' original audience may well have been more nuanced. The

victim—naked, motionless, and mute—would look to a casual

glance like a corpse. Among the purity regulations that constrained

the lives of Temple officials (Priests and Levites) was a rule saying

that touching (even coming within four cubits of) a corpse rendered

one unclean. The narrative, then, allows us to understand the by-

passers’ behavior as “playing it safe” in the presence of what

seemed to be a corpse rather than cold neglect of a robbery victim.

The original listeners would not be surprised at this turn of events.

By contrast, the action of the Samaritan traveler is astounding. This

man has every excuse in the world to mind his own business and to

keep on moving. A Samaritan in Judea, on the wrong “turf,” he is

himself an automatic target for hostility. If he is caught near the

victim, he would be considered a likely suspect in the aggression.

Yet he is “moved with compassion at the sight” and proceeds to

place himself at risk by administering first aid and taking the victim

to an inn to see that he is properly cared for.

Too often this parable has been read as a pleasant moral lesson of

kindness and neighborliness. Fleshing out all the characters in their

Mediterranean cultural characteristics gives the parable a fresh

look. A hated outsider extends compassionate love to his enemy.

What a masterful attack on communal prejudice!

Fr. Tom Kunnel C.O.

Please remember in your prayers the Sick and/

or Homebound of our Parish Family. Marcelo

Giuliante, Caroline Kelly (M.Oslica’s niece), Nick

Bruni, Mary & Joseph Lorio (Lee Garvey’s Parents),

Isabelle Fenton, Tom Lynch, Antoinette Naglieri,

Catherine Wright, Tebby DeMaio, Maureen O’Con-

nor, Ralph Pilla, Anna Hickey, Ann Ely, Ella Beck-

erich. John Casey, Father of Joann Giblin, Tommy

McGuire

As a Parish Family, let us remember in our prayers

all our beloved departed members of our Parish

Community, John Brown father of Tom Brown, Ca-

mille Petrilyak, mother of Geralyn O’Rouke, Mark

Cheramie, Ronnie Olson,

PLEASE ADVISE THE RECTORY (359-0078) WHENEVER A

PARISHIONER BECOMES HOMEBOUND, ILL, OR HOSPITAL-

IZED SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE FOR A PRIEST,

DEACON OR EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TO VISIT AND BRING

COMMUNION TO THEM.

Sat 7/9 5:00 PM Valerie Reilly & Patricia McDer-mott

by Armstrong Family

Sun 7/10

8:00 AM Katherine Kakos

by Mildred Oslica & Helen Koza

10:30:AM Lois Holmes

by Joan Mall

Mon 7/11 8:00 AM William McNichol

by Helen Koza

Tue 7/12 8:00 AM James Murray

by Eileen Murray

Wed 7/13 8:00 AM Helen & Joseph Cassidy

by Sedlack Family

Thu 7/14 8:00 AM Isabel Wortendyke

Ricka Kelly

Fri 7/15 8:00 AM Michael McNamara

by Mike & Maryann Beckerich

Sat 7/16

9:00 AM Anne S. Brown

by Robin Miller

5:00 PM Joseph Cataldo

by Eileen Simon

Sun 7/17

8:00 AM Charles Yelland

by Liz & Ralph Brown

10:30 AM Thomas & Mary Ann Conway

by Armstrong Family

Liturgy Schedule July 16/17

Day Time Lector Eucharistic

Minister Altar Servers

Saturday

7/16

5:00 PM Sal Caruana Jeanne Sheehan Charles Caruana

Sunday

7/17

8:00 AM Fran Loftus Lucy Bosco Shane Cawley

Ryan Brady

10:30 AM Mary Loftus Bill Loftus Chris O’Brien

1:00 PM Cruz Molina Irma Vasguez Dayanna Agustin

Rafael Mazariego Kenia Agustin

Rosario Guzman Kathy Ruballos

Ruth Sanabria

Sun 7/10

5:30AM Spanish Morning Prayer

11AM Spanish Baptism Prep

11AM Legion of Mary

1:30PM Spanish Wedding

Mon 7/11 1PM CDA Knitting

Tue 7/12

7PM Altar Server Prep and Practice

7PM Baptism Prep

7PM Spanish Bible Sturdy

7PM Bible Study Spanish

Wed 7/13 1:30PM Piermont Sr Meeting

7:30PM Spanish Choir Practice

Thu 7/14

1PM CDA Knitting

7PM Rios de Agua Viva Group

7PM Spanish Choir Practice

Fri 7/15

10AM Fri Renew Group

7PM Spanish Prayer Group

7:30PM Youth Group

Sat 7/16 1PM Baptism

Propagation of the Faith

Next weekend

Mission Appeal

Welcome to

Fr. Ravi Desari C.O for the 10.30 am Mass on 17 July.

Just as the WW I poster featuring Uncle Sam pointing

a finger to the viewer and saying, "I NEED YOU!" I

come to say that we need some kind parishioners to

step up and help in our Religious Education Program

for the coming year. We need Catechists, Subs and

Helpers. We are losing three Catechists who have

been with the program for a combined total of thirty

years. Their children long ago completed the pro-

gram, but these ladies continued to give of their time

and effort to your youngsters. Now, they must move

on to pursue other interests. We thank these special

women, but WHO WILL TAKE THEIR PLACES?

We need a Co-Teacher for 2nd Grade, a Teacher

for a small 6th Grade and an additional Teacher

for 7th Grade as well as a Helper for Monday

evenings and a couple of people to sub when

needed.

Please don't think that someone else will step

up to the plate. WE NEED YOU.

Please contact Kathleen Dunn at any time by

calling 845-942-2908. I will help you get start-

ed and together we will continue to offer a fine

Religious Education Program to the children of

St. John's Parish.

Thank you and God bless!

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Church in Africa Collection: $ 1038

Cardinal:s Appeal Pledged: $37,622

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UNSCRAMBLE THE WORDS

FIND A MESSAGE using the ‘Letter’ in the “( )”.

T H I G S __ __ __ __ (__)

G N I G O __ __ __ (__) __

L D G O (__) __ __ __

S N I C O __ __ __ __ (__)

E R A F __ (__) __ __

S H N I G T (__) __ __ __ __

N T R O H E S __ __ (__) __ __ __ __

D A H E (__) __ __ __

Clue: JESUS SAID TO LOVE WITH YOUR WHOLE BE-ING, HEART, MIND and __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Answers are words from this week's readings (See Pg. 7 below the cartoon)

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or text 596-0459 to sign up or

Sign up on the sheet in kitchen

Volunteers Needed at

Tappan Zee Thrift Shop

To represent St. John

3 hours once a month

Hours Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat

10AM—1 PM or 1—4PM

Call Christie—359-5753

Deceased Fausto Vizcarondo Themy Dumlao George Molito

Antonio Aceste Frank Koza Thomas Brady Gregory Beary

Cyril Koza Frank Meskiuis Thomas Daly Jake Miraglia

Forrest Huffman Frank Mingo Thomas Fojtlin Jason Silva

Jacob Koza, Fred Withus Thomas Sedlack, Sr. Jim Koza

Jaime King, Gabriel Armstrong Tony Largo Jim Miner

John Grznar Inocencio Vizcarondo Tony Olivia John Naylor

Joseph Pagacova Jack Downey Vincent D'Auria Joe Dennerlein

Miguel Bonilla Jack Finnen Vincent Ely John Kelly

Thomas Koza James Armstrong Vincent Koza John Silva

Alexander McKillop James Hoyt William Cherecwich John Zahn, Jr.

Andrew Oslica Jeffrey Ely William Clifford Joseph Chimenti

Andrew Oslica , Sr. Jim Parsells William F. Walker Joseph Marini

Andrew Vanek, Jr John Abel William Koza Karol Lamacova

Andrew Vanek, Sr John Fojtlin William Van Cura Larry Gosda

Angel Muniz, John Gosda Louis Rodriguez, Jr.

Angelo DeMaio John Koza, Living Fathers Mike Murphy

Angelo Miraglia John Penik, Sr. Amerocio Silva Orlando Silva

Anthony Boxco John Ryan Bill Kelly Paddy Keane

Anthony D. Sambrotto John Zahn, Sr. Brad Candullo Pete Reynolds

Anthony Sassano John Zurica, Sr. Domingo Silva Ralph Pilla

Anthony Sorriento Joseph Cassidy Joe D'Innocenzo Rex Canova

Anthony Troia Joseph Fojtlin Andy Devlin Richard Jonas

Antonio Georgetti Joseph Zborovancik Angelo Alba Richard Rodriguez

Arthur Dempsey Larry Nisbett Anthony Belfiori Romeo Soriano

Ben Candullo Leo A. Corbett Anthony Koza Sean Berry

Bo DiFrancesca Leonidas Lemus Bill Tomford Thomas C. Mooney

Bud Sedlack Louis Castro Bob Babroski Wayne Romanski

Charles Aufieri Matthew Ladik Bob Gaglione William Nest

Charles Auryansen Michael Oliva Bob Kakos William Rodriguez

Charlie Theis Michael Prunty Carlos Mulrain

Charlie, Meryerhoff Mike Dennerlein Charlie Presti

Constantino Silva Modesto Pichard Christopher Rodriguez

David Sanabria Molly McGovern Dick Pointer

David Utchel Msgr. Bill Cassidy Ed Dembitz

Ed Godek Perry Ely Ed Gosda

Ed Poshadel Peter Kopac Ed Peterson

Edward Harlan Rudolph Tkladec Edward Harlan

Egnac Fojtlin Salvatore Leah Edwin DePena

Emerick Fojtlin Stephen Koza Efrain Rivera

Enzo Fruggiero Steve Koza Eric Gosda

Farin Family Ted Huffman Felipe Estevez

Dear Johan,

I can’t believe what people are wearing to

church these days. Can’t you do something

about that?

Gentle Reader,

Believe me, I have tried, but people just don’t like to be

told what to wear. That will, however, not keep me from

opining on the matter. Shortly before I moved to the Unit-

ed States I was invited to join a group of other soon-to-be

expats for an evening at the Belgian-American Founda-

tion. The goal of the evening was to facilitate the transi-

tion from life in Europe to life in the United States. In ad-

dition to teaching us how to shop we were told what to

wear. One of the points the American instructor made

was that Europeans are much more formal than Ameri-

cans. So, we were advised not to bring too many suits and

formal outfits. Over the past 25 years, I have realized,

however, that even if the majority of Americans are less

formal than Europeans, there are different levels of infor-

mality. People tend to wear specific clothes to different

events. Baseball games, picnics, fine dinners, and Sunday

Eucharist require their own sets of clothes. Recently I have

noticed, though, that some people come to church wear-

ing Viking purple or Packer green. I suppose I should take

consolation in the absence of the fake Viking hair and

hats.

The reason for wearing certain clothes for certain occa-sions, be they formal or informal, is that clothes not only cover the body but they also communicate a message, whether intended or not. Most important they communi-cate how the wearer feels about the event that takes place. And of course, you are correct: there is indeed appropri-ate and inappropriate dress for worship, especially for liturgical ministers. Last week one of our servers wore tennis shoes that light up at every step. These were inap-propriate for two reasons. First, tennis shoes should be worn for tennis and not for church. Second, they were distracting to the assembly. Rather than gazing at the cross the server was carrying, parishioners stared at his fancy footwear. I know that the last thing people want me to say is that their outfit is inappropriate for church. So I won’t. But just so you know, when I get up on Sunday morning and de-cide what to wear, I always ask myself if my attire is fitting for the celebration of the Eucharist, rather than mindless-ly throwing on shorts, a Grateful Dead T-shirt, and flip-flops.

Johan Van Pary is the author of What’s the Smoke For? is a native of

Belgium, and has been Director of Liturgy and the Sacred Arts at the Basil-

ica of St. Mary in Minneapolis since 1995of the N.A. Acadamy of Liturgists

and Societas Liturgica.

Marian Shrine

Don Bosco Retreat Center Salesians of St. John Bosco

174 Filors Lane, Stony Point, NY 10980

845-947-2200 marianshrine@aol.com

Come join us on our pilgrimage with

The Catholic Daughters to

The Marian Shrine in Stony Point

July 30 at 11AM

Pray Go through the Holy Doors

Attend Mass Say the Rosary

Confession Time Walk the peaceful grounds of the Shrine

for meditation and reflection

After Mass, meet at the covered Pavilion. Bring a bagged lunch.

Marian Shrine

Don Bosco Retreat Center Salesians of St. John Bosco

174 Filors Lane, Stony Point, NY 10980

845-947-2200 marianshrine@aol.com

Come join us on our pilgrimage with

The Catholic Daughters to

The Marian Shrine in Stony Point

July 30 at 11AM

Pray

Go through the Holy Doors

Attend Mass

Say the Rosary

Confession Time

Walk the peaceful grounds of the Shrine for meditation and reflection

After Mass, meet at the covered Pavilion. Bring a bagged lunch.

$5/person Sign up in Vestibule

Maria C. Monterey of Piermont, NY passed

away on June 24, 2016, she was 100 years

old. Maria was born on June 17, 1916 in the

Philippines, she came to the U.S. in 1972.

She was predeceased by her husband Norb-

erto in 2001. Mass of Christian Burial was

held on Wednesday at 10 AM at St. John

the Baptist RC Church in Piermont, NY.

Interment was at the Rockland County Vet-

erans Cemetery in New Hempstead, NY.

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LECTURAS DE HOY: Deuteronomio 30:10-14; Salmo 68; Colosenses 1:15-20; Lucas 10:25-37

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 1:10-17; Sal 49:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;

Mt 10:34 — 11:1

Martes: Is 7:1-9; Sal 47:2-8; Mt 11:20-24

Miércoles:Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Sal 93:5-10, 14-

15; Mt 11:25-27

Jueves: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Sal 101:13-14ab,

15-21; Mt 11:28-30

Viernes: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16;

Mt 12:1-8

Sábado: Mi 2:1-5; Sal 9:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21

Domingo: Gen 18:1-10a; Sal 14:2-5; Col 1:24-28;

Lc 10:38-42

Decimoquinto Domingo del Tiempo

Ordinario

ANDA Y HAZ TÚ LO MISMO

La señorita González, la decana de los estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria Olimpo, ya estaba cansada de regañar a Mateo, a pesar de que le caía muy bien. “Cuatro castigos después de clase en dos semanas es demasiado".

Sin embargo Mateo permanecía en silencio. Sólo después de que la señorita González fuera en una ronda matutina por el vecindario descubrió la verdadera razón de las tardanzas de Mateo. Pataplún, cayó la silla de ruedas por las escaleras. Era Mateo, sujetando a Dolo-res mientras ayudaba a que la bajaran por las escaleras y luego la empujaba hasta la parada de autobús.

“Es una chica de mi grupo de jóvenes de la parro-quia” Mateo le explicó a la señorita González.

Hay muchas formas de describir las acciones de Ma-teo –un acto de bondad al azar, marcar una diferencia en la vida de una persona a la vez. Jesús entendería. Cuan-do el abogado identificó correctamente al buen samari-tano como el que había tratado al hombre herido con compasión, Jesús simplemente dijo: “Anda y haz tú lo mismo” (Lucas 10:37).

Para los cursos pre-bautismales llamar a:

Alex Aguilar 845-480-1502 y Natalia Lemus 845-480-1682. Los cursos

se dan previa cita los martes 7pm y domingos 11am.

Amonestaciones

de Boda

3. Jose Martinez

Griselda Aguilar

3.Jose Reynaldo Garcia

Edith Aracely Mazariego

Bienvenido a Kenneth Ariel Rodriquez Leone Alexander Rodriquez Richard Geovanni Rodriquez Damian Alfredo Sanabria

Felicidades a los padres y pa-

drinos . Amados hijos de Dios,

que el bautismo es el comienzo

de una vida de fe y un corazón

lleno de bondad y de amor. Dios

los bendiga a ustedes y siem-

pre.

P A R I S H M I N I S T R I E S & C H A I R

Buildings & Grounds Pat Miele, Alex Aguilar, Paul Johnson Deanery Maureen O’Connell Eucharistic Adoration Dcn Robert Pang Health Mary Loftus Hispanic Community Micaelina Maldonado/ Geny Aguilar Hospitality Robin Miller Men’s Club Bill Loftus. Ralph Olsen Ushers Jake Miraglia Music Elise Espinosa,Chris & Carolyn Yates, Ted Simone Spanish Choir Carlos Cerna Outreach Maria Nest Parish Council Scott Giblin Parish Worship Dcn John Cunningham Religious Education Kathleen Dunn RCIA Dcn Robert Pang, Jose Bolaños Right to Life Scott Giblin Social Kelli Chilson Spiritual Life Johanna Krumm St. Vincent De Paul Fr. Tom Kunnel

P A R I S H C O U N C I L

Kelli Chilson, Kathleen Dunn, Scott Giblin. Paul Johnson, Andrew Lee,

Martina Lynch, Cruz Molina, Maria Nest , Ralph Olsen, May Pang,

Amy Ramundo, Carolyn Yates, Janet Zahn

T R U S T E E S

Phil McCartin James Pontone

Our Sacramental Life

Baptism: Please call the Rectory well in advance of the expected day of Baptism to arrange an appointment for an interview. Pre-baptismal meeting for parents is required. Godparents must be confirmed, practicing Catholics. Generally Baptisms are celebrated the third Sunday of each month at 12:00 pm.

Reconciliation: Confessions are heard from 4:30-5:00 pm on Saturday.

You may also make an appointment with Fr. Tom. Spanish confessions is available on 1st Fridays of the month at 7 PM and from 12:30–1:00 PM on

Sundays.

Marriage: Marriages should be arranged at least six months in advance.

Participation in Pre-Cana is essential. Please call the Rectory to schedule an appointment with Fr. Tom.

Anointing of the Sick: Before you enter the hospital for elective surgery

or other serious treatment, and for those who have need of spiritual healing. In an emergency, call Fr. Tom’s mobile 845 608 9358.

Holy Orders: Any gentleman interested in exploring the question of voca-

tion to the priesthood or the permanent diaconate should contact Fr. Tom Kunnel. We would also be happy to direct anyone interested in living their

lives as Religious Sisters or Brothers.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: For instruction for Baptism,

Confirmation and Eucharist for adults and to learn about Catholic Faith. If

interested please contact Dcn Robert Pang.

For more details and forms—www.stjohnspiermont.org

Parish Registration: All adults (over age 21) should register in the parish themselves and should use envelopes or parishpay.com. Tithing is 5%

of income. This registration is our only means of certifying anyone as a member of the parish, especially for Baptism and Confirmation sponsorship

The message is: STRENGTH

SIGH(T), GOI(N)G, (G)OLD, COIN(S), F(E)AR,

(T)HINGS, TH(R)ONES, (H)EAD

from JoyfulNoiseletter.com Reprinted with permission of © Bil Keane

“Just so you know – if you’re not doin’ anything,

I’m not doin’ anything either.” We are inviting you to be a part of this Project by sponsoring the purchase or

paying the cost of the following items:

1. Mural of St. Francis on the wall

2. 3 foot statue of Guardian Angel

3. Patio type seats in the Pergola

4. Seating around the Flag Pole

5. Peace Prayer on the window

The Pergola and 3 ft statue of St.

Francis are already sponsored.

Please call the Rectory or Fr. Tom

845 608 9358 for details. Sponsors

will be acknowledged with plaques.