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SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF SAINTS ANTHONY & JOSEPH

7516 No. Main St. Newport, NY 13416 Rectory Parish Office: 7514 No. Main St. Phone: (315) 845-8017 Office Hours: Mon. & Wed.10 a.m.—2 p.m. Email: [email protected]

PASTORAL STAFF Reverend Quy N. Vo, Pastor

Sr. Michelle Nguyen, D.C, Pastoral Associate for Evangelization

Monica Edwards & Josephine Payne, Bookkeepers Susan Baldwin, Office Manager/Secretary/F.F.C Liz Fusco, Faith Formation Coordinator for Grades K/1st—6th Michael Young, Finance Manager Susan Baldwin, Faith Formation Coordinator for Grades 7th-10th Deacon Ron Ste-Marie, Facilities Supervisor David Hughes, Buildings & Grounds, Maintenance Stephen Gloo & Deborah Sweeney, Trustee John Butler & Janet Strumlock, Trustees Maureen Harrer, Sacristan Varnum Harris, Music Ministry & St. John’s Cemetery Janine Lynch, Sacristan

St. John the Baptist’s Mass Schedule Sts. Anthony & Joseph’s Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 6:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass: 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon. & Wed. 9:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Tues. & Thurs. 8:00 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation: 9:00 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation: 12:10 p.m.

BAPTISM: To make arrangements, please contact the Parish Office of the parish you belong to.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Please contact parish office SIX months in advance. One year for those who are under age of 21. Pre-Cana is expected. Wedding dates are scheduled after meeting the Pastor.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Can be administered at any stage of a person’s illness. If possible, one SHOULD NOT wait until someone is near death before requesting an anointing.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Sts. Anthony and Joseph’s—Saturday 3:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m., St. John’s–5:25 p.m.–5:50 p.m. on Saturday or by appointment, just call the parish office.

FUNERALS—are held on Monday thru Thursday and Saturday.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS—Please contact Fr. Vo at the parish office or Vicar for Vocation Office at (518) 453-6690

THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME — JUNE 30, 2019

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

"No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to

what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God." Jesus'

words may seem a bit harsh but are directly on target. The life

of discipleship can be costly. Upholding the tenets of the

Gospel can put us at odds, even with those most close to us.

Jesus never misses an opportunity to spend time with outcasts

and sinners. It matters little to him whether doing so breaks a

Sabbath law. The Gospel may seem unrealistic, but it is the

Gospel nonetheless. We respect the dignity of all persons,

from conception to natural death. We work on behalf of jus-

tice, which calls us to be with the poor, lonely, confused, and

broken. The old "eye for an eye" mentality no longer applies

when it comes to dealing with those who hurt us. When Jesus

asks you to follow him, will you go?

229 S. Main St. Herkimer, NY 13350 Parish Office: 344 So. Washington St. Phone: (315) 866-6373 Faith Formation: (315) 866-1442 Office Hours: Mon—Thurs 9 a.m.—1 p.m. Email: [email protected]

Scripture readings for the week of June 30, 2019

Sunday: 1Kgs19:16b, 19-21/Ps 16:1-2,/Gal 5:1,13-18/Lk9:51-62

Monday: Gn18:16-33/Ps 103:1b-4, 8-11/Mt 8:18-22

Tuesday: Gn19:15-29/Ps 26:2-3,9-12/Mt 8:23-27

Wednesday: Eph2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2/Jn 20:24-29

Thursday: Gn22:1b-19/Ps 115:1-9 [9]/Mt 9:1-8

Friday: Gn23:1-4, 19;/Ps 106:1b-2, 3-4a, 4b-5/Mt 9:9-13

Saturday: Gn27:1-5,15-29/Ps 135:1b-6/Mt 9:14-17

Sunday: Is66:10-14c/Ps 66:1-3/Gal 6:14-18/Lk 10:1-12, 17-20

THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 30, 2019

Collection Date

Collection Amount

Year to Date Total

Year to Date

Required

Cumulative Deficit

6/23/19 $1,936.00 $122,487.00 $182,000.00 -$59,513.00

STS. ANTHONY & JOSEPH FINANCIAL CORNER

This week’s second collection: Faith Formation

The weekly amount needed from collection is approx. $3,500 for the fiscal year from 7/1/1 to 6/30/19.

Money Counters—July 1, 2019

H. Tangorra, P Tripolone, P. Bono

ST. JOHN’S SACRIFICIAL GIVING

Regular Collection 06/23/19: $1,147.00

Insurance: $337.00

This week’s second collection: Capital Campaign Debt Reduction

Next week’s second collection: Faith Formation

If you are away, please remember the parish with your envelope gift on your return. We appreciate your ongoing support.

Sts. Anthony and Joseph’s Boiler Fund The cost of the re-placement of the boiler is $64,000.00. As of 6/17/19, we have collected for this fund $12,164.00. Please help our church to meet this goal and to keep our church warm during the winter

months.

Dear friends in Christ, May the peace of our Lord Jesus be with you always! We are now in the midst of summer,

and July is just around the corner as we return back to the Ordinary Time. High school graduation already celebrated, and high school gradu-ates await for a new adventure to begin. The question is “ are your eyes fix on your chosen path?” The answer for this question must an absolute yes. Luke’s gospel for this weekend directs our attention to Jesus’ atti-tude toward his journey to Jerusalem for his mission. The gospel tells us that Jesus resolutely determined to Jerusalem. In other words, Jesus set his face on going to Jerusalem for his mission, and there is no turning back. Following Jesus as a disciple is not always an easy journey. Luke’s gospel gives us the three examples of “potential disciple”. First, the potential disciple of Jesus must willing to spend a life to follow Jesus wherever he leads. The disciples must know that there will not be a place for them to lay or rest one’s head. He must have an absolute or complete trust in the providence of Jesus. Second, God is the first priori-ty in the life of the disciples. Burying the dead or any unfinished business should be a second place, and finally, there is no turning back. Once we have set or fix our eyes on God, we must move forward and not look back to see what we have left behind. Jesus knows his mission—to re-deem the humanity through his passion and cross at Jerusalem. He is set his face toward Jerusalem. We are the follower of Jesus by the sac-rament of Baptism. Where do we set our face? What is our ultimate destiny? From what will we not look back to see what we have left be-hind? As we celebrate the Fourth of July, may we experience and enjoy God’s gift of freedom. Let us keep in prayers for those who serve our beloved nation, and those who shed their blood to defend our free-dom. Our offices will be closed on Thursday July 4th and will open on Monday July 8 at 9:00 a.m. May you have a blessed week, and Happy 4th of July!

Peace & Blessings

Fr. Quy Vo

WHY DO WE DO THAT? CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED

Question: This time of year, I attend a lot of weddings. Why do Catholic weddings need to take place in a church?

Answer: Technically, there is a clause in Church law that could allow for weddings to take place outside of a church, in a suitable space under special circumstances, but it requires the rare permission of the bishop. But the meaning of marriage goes very, very deep, and the Church has a vested interest in protecting that meaning. As Catholics, we don't see a wedding as an event that needs a pleasing backdrop. Marriage is a sacrament, both an occasion of joyful promise and symbolic solemnity. It is a spiritual event. The loving bond of mar-riage symbolizes the mystical union between Christ and his Church. The man and woman profess lifelong vows of fidelity, and they receive super-natural grace from God to keep their promises. Receiving the sacrament of Marriage in a church has broader symbolic meaning for the couple as well. Marriage isn't simply two people in isolation from the world around them. Marriage is the joining of families and the beginning of a new, holy mission in the life of the couple. Weddings are sacred occasions, and it's fitting that they occur in sacred spaces.

THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Today’s Scripture readings can be found in the Gather Hymnal # 1130

Our Prayer’s response is: “Lord, Hear us”

INDEPENDENCE DAY—Today throughout the United States, we celebrate our freedom. Our rights are protected and opportunities abound. We recognize that freedom has a cost, one we celebrate and honor on days such as this. It's good to honor those who fight for our country, who may well

pay the ultimate price for the liberties we're afforded. As faithful Catholics, we recognize that there is more to freedom than simply being at liberty to make our lives what we want them to be. St. John Paul II reminds us: "Freedom is not just doing what we can, it is doing what we ought." We become freer within ourselves and within our relationships when we choose what is right and good. When we choose sin, we become trapped in egoism - less free, not more. This Independence Day, let's continue to pursue virtue and good character and encourage others to do this same.

MISSIONARY COOPERATIVE EFFORT—Next week-end, our parishes will be welcoming Sr. Sarihaddula Mary Josphin Kumari from the Missionaries Sisters of Mother Mary who will speak to us about her mission. I

ask for your generous support to her mission. Thank you.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS—June 29 & 30, 2019 LITURGICAL MINISTERS—June 29 & 30, 2019

Next Weekend—July 06 & 07, 2019

STS. ANTHONY AND JOSEPH PARISH

Next Weekend—July 06 & 07, 2019

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH

Mass Time Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Lector (s) D. Sweeney M. Trombley

Cup Ministers Seminarians J. Key, Seminarian

Children’s homily L. Creedon

Altar Servers C. Putney, Seminarian R. Nietes, T. Johnson


Lector J. Murphy J. Loiacono

Cup Minister M. Scholtz & J.Strumlock C. Coman & B. Sigona

Altar Servers Seminarians Seminarians


Lector (s) L. Selph G. Aceto

Cup Ministers M. Franco, Seminarian P. Creedon, Seminarian

Children’s homily L. Creedon

Altar Servers Seminarians R. Nietes, T. Johnson


Lector L. Farber C. McCormack

Cup Minister D. & R. Hughes K. & J. Gizzi

Altar Servers Seminarians Seminarians

REFLECT AND RESPOND TO THE SCRIPTURE:

First Reading —What do you think Elisha's response to Elijah tells us about his character?

Second Reading— What do you think Elisha's response to Elijah tells us about his character?

Gospel Reading— Today's reading is the opening scene to Luke's long travel narrative - Jesus' final journey to Jerusalem (Lk 9:51-19:44). Luke tells us that Jesus was resolute (unyielding) in his journey. Why do you think Jesus demanded unconditional following of him?

ST. JOHN’S NEWPORT MUSIC FOR BOTH MASSES

Entrance Hymn: HERE I AM LORD #777

Res. Psalm 116: RESPOND & ACCLAIM

Offertory Hymn: THE SUMMONS #790

Communion Hymn: LORD WHEN YOU CAME #781

Sending Forth: YOU WALK ALONG OUR SHORELINE #797

STS. ANTHONY & JOSEPH—BISHOP’S APPEAL 2019 “THANKS TO YOU”

Goal: $27,723.00 No. of Gifts: 69

Pledge Amount: $13,345.00 Collect Amount: $8,930.00

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST—BISHOP’S APPEAL 2019 “THANKS TO YOU”

Goal: $12,486.00 No. of Gifts: 46 Pledge Amount: $9,580.00 Collect Amount: $6,510.00

The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Rd., Utica offers the following program: Women at the Well—Meets 6:30– 8:00 PM on the last Tuesday of each month at The Good News Center. Have you been looking for a place or group where you could share your thoughts and experiences about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, prayer, Scripture or your own spiritual growth? All Christian women of any age are invited to come to Women at the Well to enrich their awareness of God in their life and become more attentive to the ways He nourishes them each day. Facilitated by Sister Mary Ellen Schopfer, CSJ, Spiritual Director, this even-ing becomes a time for receiving insights, as well as gaining support. For details call The Good News Center at 315-735-6210 or visit us online www.thegoodnewscenter.org

THIS WEEKEND!!! We still have tickets available for purchase before and after Mass. Sts. Anthony & Joseph Church will be hosting a Chicken BBQ dinner Sunday July 21, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The menu includes half of a

chicken, coleslaw, roll, potatoes, and desert. The cost of a ticket is $12.00 dollars. All proceeds will go toward the parish Boilers Fund.

Faith Formation Students going into 9th and 10th in the Fall Here are some opportunities coming up for you to fulfill your 10-hours mandatory Church Community Services:

Sunday July 21 -- Chicken BBQ @ Sts. Anthony & Joseph

Faith Formation needs Volunteers call: (315) 866-6373 or send an email to: [email protected]

Religious Freedom Prayer

Independence Day Prayer

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their

Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Let us pray…

O God, you willed that the Jewish people be free from slavery by their Egyptian captors.

You will that all people should be free to worship you without fear

and to celebrate their religious beliefs freely, even if they have not yet found you.

Grant that those of us who live in this great nation will thank you daily for our freedom,

and work for the freedom of others around the world that do not yet have the freedom to practice

their faith openly and proudly. We seek your wisdom where hatred abounds,

and ask for humility to offer our good works to others who live in fear and bondage. We ask all this through Christ our Lord,

who frees us from sin and death through the wood of the cross. Amen.

Sts. Anthony and Joseph, Herkimer

SATURDAY, June 29—Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles 4:00 p.m.— Gail Godlewski Req. Diane & Jan Moolenschot Ida Lucadamo Req. Jane Godlewski

Jean A. Colonna Req. Rita & Claude Orcutt

SUNDAY, June 30—13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 a.m.— Sherry Seymour Req. Carmela Trimboli Laura Caliguire Req. Bill & Angie Wiliczka For all Married Couple Req. Parishioner

MONDAY, July 01—St. Junípero Serra, Priest NO PARISH LITURGY

TUESDAY, July 02—Weekday 8:00 a.m.—Jean Colonna Req. Mary Kay Netti WEDNESDAY, July 03—St. Thomas, Apostle NO PARISH LITURGY

THURSDAY, July 04— Independence Day NO PARISH LITURGY

FRIDAY, July 05 —St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest; St. Elizabeth of Portugal NO PARISH LITURGY

SATURDAY, July 06— St. Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr 4:00 p.m.— Morra family Req. Family George Osley Req. Wife Gail Godlewski Req. Barbara Miller

Ed Dawidowicz (birthday) Req. Mary

SUNDAY, July 07—The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 a.m.— Pam Sullivan Req. Family Anthony Baggetta Req. Carm and Tony Trimboli Laura Caliguire Req. Rosemarie Lamanna

St. John the Baptist, Newport

SATURDAY, June 29— Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles 6:00 p.m.—Bernard and Anna Bazan Req. Walter Bazan

SUNDAY, June 30—13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 am.—- Carol and Jim Carney Req. Joe and Dianne Fiacco

Eleanor Kaminski Req. Santamour Family

MONDAY, July 01—St. Junípero Serra, Priest 9:00 a.m.—Celebrant Intention

TUESDAY, July 02—Weekday NO PARISH LITURGY

WEDNESDAY, July 03—St. Thomas, Apostle (Eucharist Adoration @ 8 a.m.) 9:00 a.m.—Celebrant Intention

THURSDAY, July 04— Independence Day NO PARISH LITURGY

FRIDAY, July 05 —St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest; St. Elizabeth of Portugal NO PARISH LITURGY

SATURDAY, July 06— St. Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr 6:00 p.m.—For the souls in purgatory

SUNDAY, July 07 — The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am.—Betty Dow Req. Joe and Dianne Fiacco

Masses for the week of June 29—July 07, 2019

WORDS TO INSPIRE THE FAITHFUL—“Our Lord

prefers to wait Himself for the sinner for years rather than

keep us waiting for an instant." | St. Maria Goretti

POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE 2019

Evangelization – Priests—That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a

solidarity with those who are the most poor.

Independence Day: Today throughout the United States, we celebrate our freedom. Our rights are protected and opportunities abound. We recognize that freedom has a cost, one we celebrate and honor on days such as this. It's good to honor those who

fight for our country, who may well pay the ultimate price for the liberties we're afforded. As faithful Catholics, we recognize that there is more to freedom than simply being at liberty to make our lives what we want them to be. St. John Paul II reminds us: "Freedom is not just doing what we can, it is doing what we ought." We become freer within ourselves and within our relationships when we choose what is right and good. When we choose sin, we become trapped in egoism - less free, not more. This Independence Day, let's continue to pursue virtue and good character and encourage others to do this same.

SAINT THOMAS, THE APOSTLE—Even though we do not know St. Thomas’ birthday, his feast day is July 3. St. Thomas is the doubting one who was skeptical in Jesus’ resurrection. He demand-ed to see the nail marks on Jesus’ body and to put his hands on the side of Jesus. When Jesus ap-peared to the disciples the second time, he asked Thomas to put his finger in the nail marks and hand on his side. Seeing Jesus, Thomas came to believe in Jesus’ resurrection. His exclamation statement “My Lord and my God” became the profession of his faith in Jesus. St. Thomas is a patron saint of architects, Argentina, construction workers, and cooks

THE FEAST OF STS. PETER & PAUL

Lord Jesus Christ, you called Saint Peter from a life he knew,

to follow you alone, giving up all he’d known before. Despite his failings and lack of faith in you and himself,

you entrusted to him the keys of the kingdom of heaven, granting him such faith that he embraced martyrdom.

You called Saint Paul from the life he knew, a life of such zeal that he became misguided,

hurting you by hurting those who followed you. You changed him from an angry persecutor

to the greatest missionary the Church has ever seen, and to one who welcomed death as the means to see you.

When I am called to do your will, change my spirit and grant that I can give up the little you ask of me,

when Peter and Paul gave so much. Amen.

HOLY HOUR/ADORATION BEFORE THE WEEKDAY MASS—During the summer months, both parishes will be hosting the Holy Hour before the weekday mass (St. John’s—Wednesday 8 a.m. –8:50 a.m. & Sts. Anthony & Joseph —Thursday 7:00 a.m.—7:50 a.m.). Our world and the church need many prayers. Please join us!

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