Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary time November 17, 2013

The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice

The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Southampton, NY

Daily Mass Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri. at 12 noon Tue. at 8:00 am First Saturday 8:00 am 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. Marriage Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish Office. 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.

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 John Moran, Deacon

Carl Sanfilippo, Deacon Jennifer Ferrantino, Director, Religious Education Suzanne Marchisella, Parish & Cemetery Secretary

Jo Ann Morse, Director of Music Bill Kunzer, Plant and Facilities Manager

Contact Us Parish Office 168 Hill Street Southampton, NY P: 631-283-0097, option 0 F: 631-283-3836 W: www.shjmbasilica.org E: parishoffice@shjmbasilica.org M-F 9 AM - 4:00 PM Weekend by appointment Fr. Mike Vetrano E: pastor@shjmbasilica.org Religious Education Office P: 631-283-0508 E: jferrantino@shjmbasilica.org Our Lady of Hamptons School Sister Kathy Schlueter, CSJ 160 North Main Street Southampton, New York 11968 P: 631-283-9140 E: olh@hamptons.com Human Resources of the Hamptons Maryann Tupper, Director P: 631-283-6415 E: maryanntupper.hrp@hamptons.com Apostolado Hispano Rev. Steve Grozio 631-283-4379 Cell: 631-375-1001 Vincentian Fathers 631-283-9647

Parish Leadership: Finance Committee Fred Weinfurt (trustee) Pat Jordan (trustee) Jay Diesing John Neknez Pastoral Council In formation Liturgy Jack Hanlon Consolation Sr. Barbara McKenna, RSM Adult Faith Formation Sr. Mary Assunta, RSM

Human Resources of the Hamptons — Help for those in Need The Human Resources Program volunteers reach out to meet the temporal needs of the elderly, the housebound, and the poor of our parish and community. Our parish Care for the Caregiver Program delivers hot meals to families in need of this kind of help on Wednesday evenings. Call the Human Resources Office for information and assistance.

BASILICA PARISH OF SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time :: November 17, 2013

Readings: Mal 3:19-20a; 2 Thes 3;7-12; Lk 21:5-19 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, Nov 23 5 PM Father Paul Dahm SERVER W & M Bellucci, S. Brady E.M.’S M. Adamczyk, A. Fiore, P. Madison LECTORS F. Milani, P. Bogan Sunday, Nov 24 8 AM Father Ed Kiernan SERVERS L. Martin E.M.’S K. Duggan, D. Dwyer, C & J Mottern, M. Muller LECTORS M. Mackey, J. Taranto GREETERS K. Moffa 9:30 AM Father Mike Vetrano SERVERS L. Arresta, P. Bellucci, A. Cuccia, M. Terry E.M.’S G. Arresta, J. Cuccia, Sr. B. McKenna, C. Sanfilippo LECTORS A. Cuccia, O. Valle GREETERS J. McCulley 11 AM Father Mike Vetrano SERVERS May Family E.M.’S S. Adelante, T. Alegria, G. Bauer, K. Maple, M. McDonald LECTORS J. Cleary, J. Hanlon GREETERS C. Brown, C. Butler 5 PM Father Bill Gill SERVERS M. Donovan, E. & J. Terry E.M.’S N. Conroy, S. Oldakowski, G. Reisig LECTORS K. Rossi ALTAR MINISTRY

ALTARS: November: M. Lynch, C. Rotunno

ALTAR CLOTHS: G. Bauer

HAND LINENS - Nov 25-30 — A. Enstine

SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL November 17—M. Lynch, H. Ferguson

November 24 — C & J Mottern

HAMPTON CENTER

November 17—N. Conroy, A. Beatty

November 24—D. Dwyer, M. Lynch

Rosary—November 21—M. Lane

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.

Mass Intentions for the Week of Nov 18-24

Monday 12:00 Louis Parillo Tuesday 8:00 John F. Kenna Wednesday 12:00 Rose & Charles Conigliaro

Thursday 12:00 Joan Parker

Friday 12:00 Peg Jordan

Saturday 5 PM Chris Jordan Sunday 8:00 Mary Kruk & June McKenna

9:30 People of the Parish

11:00 Mary Seely, Eileen Kenna,

Dominick Sacco

12:30 Mass in Spanish

5 PM Charles A. Enne

Financial Realities and Stewardship The November 10th collection was $8,764.00 Thank you for your generosity!

Pastor’s Letter

November 16/17 Dear Parish Family, Sometimes things work out even better than we plan. Last weekend we had a wonderful Veterans Day celebration at our 9:30 Mass. Almost 30 men and women joined us for Mass. They were SHJM parishioners and members of other communities in town who all came together for this celebration. We planned an entrance procession with honor guard and a special blessing and song at the homily. We planned to sing God Bless America at end of Mass but we never actually planned for the Veterans to walk out in procession. But they did and here is where the little miracle took place. As the veterans came to the back of church they walked outside and ended up in a kind of receiving line. Just about every person leaving Mass that day shook hands and said thank you to those in the ad hoc receiving line. It was wonderful to see the smiles on the faces of these men and women as they received a thank you from our parish family. We could not have planned it better if we tried! Some even had tears in their eyes. It is a wonderful thing to be appreciated. It is a wonderful thing to say thanks! As we come near to Thanksgiving, it is good for us to remember that blessings are not things. They are certainly not our possessions; nor is the meaning of life trying to collect them. Blessings are actually something that we give away. The first blessing is described in the Book of Genesis. After each act of creation, God looks at what has been created and sees that it is good. God speaks a word of blessing. God affirms the goodness of what has been created. Another word for blessing is benediction — literally speaking a good word — and it describes someone affirming the goodness that they see. Sometimes we speak this way. We talk about a person asking their parents’ blessing on a marriage or a new direction in life. But far too often we take the power of blessing for granted. We forget the power of praise and affirmation. Last month I read of a survey that asked young people what they like to hear from the “coaches” on the sidelines of their sport fields. The winner: “I love to watch you play!” Nothing about winning. Nothing about skill. Just a simple affirmation — I love to watch you play. Last weekend the veterans received our blessing. They did so at Mass in the prayers that were said over them. But even more so they received it in the warm handshakes and words of gratitude spoken to them after Mass. Thanksgiving is coming. Don’t forget to give someone your blessing! Sincerely yours in Christ,

Rev. Michael A. Vetrano

The Power of Blessing

Religious E

ducation A Note from Religious Education Director:

Jennifer Ferrantino Our students and teachers are busy learning about our faith and how we

live our Catholic faith in our daily lives. Dinner table topics, based on

what our students are discussing in Religious Education:

• What saint were you named after? How did you get your name?

• With Thanksgiving Day coming up….. What are you thankful for?

• Are you getting ready for Advent? In what way? What’s new this

year?

We are preparing a wonderful Christmas Pageant on Wednesday, December 18th, at 7 PM we even

have live animals coming!

Please be aware the students will be bringing home information about this upcoming

event. We need all the help we can get. If you can be of assistance please contact

me. jferrantino@shjmbasilica.org or 283-0508. Thank you!!

Do Your Want to Become a Catholic?

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) We hold weekly meetings to discuss the Catholic faith beginning with an “inquiry” phase to answer questions and explore some of the teachings of the Church. We meet on Wednesday at 3 PM.

Becoming a Catholic is not a class, but rather a process. We are all on a faith journey throughout our lives… we recognize that every path is different!!

Those needing to complete the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist are invited to attend. If you are interested, please call the Parish Office at 631-283-0097 Ext. 0

Youth Group--Christmas Tree Lighting and Social

Date and Time: December 1st, directly following 5:00 mass Save the date and stay posted for more details to come!

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A Festival of Lessons and Carols

Sunday December 1st

3 PM Join us as we begin the Advent Season.

Our festival of Lessons and Carols brings togeth-

er the music, carols, and scriptures of this most

beautiful season in which we anticipate the

meaning of Christmas – that our God is with us.

Music at the Basilica A Special Thanksgiving Event

The Kings Chapel Full Gospel Choir Returns

On Saturday, November 23rd, at 6:30 PM we will welcome back the

Kings Chapel Full Gospel Choir in a

special Thanksgiving concert .

Come together to raise our voices at this

most thankful time of the year! The Kings

Chapel Choir was one of our most popular

events last year. If you missed them the first time—make plans to attend

this year’s concert!

Light refreshments will be served.

A free will offering will be taken to benefit both churches.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day Mass Join us Thursday, November 28th, at 10 AM to celebrate Thanksgiving

What could be better than to begin Thanksgiving day with a prayer of thanks to God! It is also a day to be grateful for our community. Just 2 years ago on November 21, 2011, our parish was honored by Pope Benedict as Rockville Centers first Basilica. I invite you to come to this special mass, to bring your family and friends, and to bring a gift for our food pantry. I also invite you to bring something from your table to bless. In this way you can unite your Thanksgiving table with the altar of thanksgiving.

Eucharistic Adoration Concludes the Year of Faith

During the first three days of Thanksgiving Week parishes throughout our diocese will

be hosting Eucharistic Adoration to celebrate the conclusion of the year of faith. Our

parish will participate on Monday, November 25, from 12 noon (after the mass) until 6

pm. We would like to be sure that someone is present throughout this time of

adoration. If you would be willing to Watch one Hour during this time of prayer

please call the rectory.

Main Altar Flowers For this week are given in celebration of Barbara & Donald Fanning’s 60th

Wedding anniversary by their family.

COME, GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD! The First Presbyterian Church of Southampton will host a Community Thanksgiving

Celebration prayer service on Wednesday, Nov. 27th.

The celebration begins at 7:30 PM. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Pantry at Human Resources of the Hamptons .

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Our Lady of the Hamptons ….. The twenty-eight members of the OLH Hamptones travelled to sing at St.

Joseph’s Convent in Brentwood where they had a tour of the Romanesque Sacred

Heart Chapel, shared lunch with the sisters and performed vocal medleys for one

hundred residents. The singers also distributed packages of cookies (three hundred

pounds ) that were made by OLH families.

Our Lady of the Hamptons School will hold its annual Bucks for Books drawing on

December 16, with the big winner claiming the $15,000 jackpot. All proceeds from this raffle are used to supplement

operating costs for the school. Tickets are available at the school 283-9140.

Plans are being made for the expansion of the upper middle-school program at Our Lady of the Hamptons School,

focusing on the new classroom development. Information about possible enrollment is now available for the 2014-15.

Early inquiry, interview and application are advised for this program as well as grades K-5. Call 283-9140 for information

and appointments to tour the facility.

Be the first to find out what is happening at SHJM

Visit our Website

www.shjmbasilica.org

Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School Students to

Perform Neil Simon's "Laughter on the 23rd Floor"

November 21st - 23rd, the members of the award winning McGann-Mercy Theatre Company will perform their version of Neil Simon's comedy, “Laughter on the 23rd Floor”.

Running from Thursday, November 21st , through Saturday, November 23rd in the school auditorium, the show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $8 per person and are sold at the door.

Bishop McGann-Mercy High School is located at 1225 Ostrander Avenue in Riverhead.

The OLH Hamptones

The Hamptones sang a birthday tribute to 100 year old Sister Edward Joseph

The tour of the Sacred Heart Chapel in Brentwood

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Choir Rehearsals: Women’s Ensemble: every 2nd & 4th Monday—7-8 PM Children’s Chorus: every Wednesday—5—6 PM Choir: every Wednesday—6—7:30 PM

All rehearsals take place in the Church—New voices always welcome!

For more information please call our Music Director, JoAnn Morse: 631-807-7907.

Adult Faith Opportunities for Prayer & Study

Bible Study :: meets every Tuesday at 1 PM in the upper meeting room of the Parish Center. New members are always welcome!

Spiritual Book Group :: meeting every Tuesday at 1 PM in the dining room of the Parish Center. New members are always welcome!

Secular Franciscans :: meet on the third Sunday of the month after the 11 AM Mass in the dining room of the Parish Center. Would you like to know more about us? Please come to our meeting. Bring a bag lunch and we will supply the coffee.

Raise your Voice in Praise!

Join one of the Basilica Choirs

as a cantor, an instrumentalist or voice in the choir. Looking for children (for the 9:30Mass), Young Adults and Adults for our other masses.

If you would like to join this ministry please contact JoAnn Morse at 631-807-7907 or email her at jmorse627@optonline.net.

Snowbirds! Please Don’t Forget Us

No doubt this is a great time to get away to warmer places for the winter or even just a few weeks. Please remember that your parish is alive and active all year round, and that these are some of the most expensive months for us! In winter our fuel bills alone are over $5000 a month — that is al-most one whole collection just for heat.

So please don’t forget us when you are gone. Keeping up a weekly pattern of sup-port will keep our parish financially healthy. Enjoy your time away and remember that you can read our weekly bulletin at www.shjmbasilica.org.

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Our Next Meeting, Monday, Dec. 2 7 PM in the Rectory

A photo tour of Lourdes

We pray for the sick of our Parish and Community Winnie Chin John Bishop Robert O’Shea Suzanne Parillo Jean Kearns Gwendolyn Porter John Cuccia, Sr. Eileen Finlay Roger Williams Robert Melter Daniel Sheerin Stan Witkowski Anne O’Brien Anna Norsic Filomena Marciw Stephanie Golio Emil Norsic J T Welker Khristina Muller Marcelle Enne Peg Jordan Rev. Eugene McGovern Aubrie Press Rodecker Bruce Peterson Philip Masi Patricia Kahl

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pirituality All Souls Day— The souls of the just are in the hands of God

Richard Shuster William Moffat Harold Gryzbowski Ted Curry Louis Parillo Howard Pierse Rose Swanson Theodore B. Rosko, Jr. Eleanor Musarra Eric B. Nastri Kevin J. Cancellieri Mary Jane Medler Carol A. Costello Joan G. Foley Angela Scavarelli

Jeffrey B. Grattan Patricia Ellard Brown Frances Gemelaro Margaret M. Citek Olympia Cracchiola Grace McNamara Jack Rist Jean P. Zirnis Jeanne M. Krajewski Joseph Caravetta, Jr. Peter Gambino Patricia Delury Elizabeth Croke Rose Mary Wagner Lino Bergenti

Emily Teed Scott Mary Viola Collum Dorothy M. Renna Mary Ellen Welsh Lillian Rhoads Rita L. Bourke Dr. Richard Lennon Forrest Counihan Guy N. Squires Stefania Zugaj Eileen Kenna Sylvia Waltzer Dominick A. Sacco

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE

November is the Month of the Holy Souls. Our church has the

custom of giving a place of honor to a book in which parishioners write the

names of their deceased. We recall and pray for our beloved dead, trusting in God's eternal love

and mercy to welcome them into the glory of heaven.

We invite you to share this time of remembrance by writing in the book the names of

those friends and loved ones who have fallen asleep in Christ. The book will be conveniently

located in the church's center aisle.

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Donate your used laptop!

Do you have a gently used laptop computer that you would consider donating to Sacred Hearts?

We are in need of one for our cemetery. Please bring it to the Parish Center during the week. This is a tax deductible donation.

Calling All McGann-Mercy Alumni!! - Flag

Football Game Saturday, November 30th

If you are in the area for Thanksgiving and looking to burn off some of that turkey, join us at the McGann-Mercy Alumni Flag Football Game on Saturday, November 30th.

Registration begins at 10 am in the Sports Stadium; game starts at 10:30 am.

A BBQ will follow. Don't miss out on all the fun! For information, call 631.727.5900, ext. 334

Annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Human

Resources of the Hamptons

Are you brave enough? Come to the 10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge at Cooper’s Beach on December 14th. 10 AM Start.

Last year, 411 plungers helped raise $77,000 to purchase food, emergency fuel and utilities, school supplies, medical transportation, home repairs, and more.

Please take the Plunge again or for the first time to help raise $100,000 this year.

The United States Marine Corps will be plunging this year! Come and show your support!

For more information and to register please call 283-6415 or go to www.hrhamptons.org to download registration form.

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XXXIII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario. Año C. Ilustración © 2001 S. Erspamer. Printed from

www.Liturgy.com

Firme Testimonio - ‘Mártir’ y ‘confesor’ son dos palabras para ‘dar testimonio firme’. La lista de los santos, nuestros antepasados en la fe, está llena de aquellos que dieron testimonio de la resurrección de nuestro Señor Jesús y de la vida que vino después. Nuestra fe está basada en los testigos que estuvieron más cerca de aquel primer Domingo de Resurrección. Nosotros nos santiguamos, recitamos el Credo y oramos el Padrenuestro, como a ellos les enseñaron, como a nosotros nos enseñaron por nuestro Bautismo. Nuestra solidaridad con ellos en la fe y en la Eucaristía nos da la fortaleza para que también nosotros sigamos adelante en nuestras vidas. Texto: Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 2001, OCP. Derechos reservados

El Día del Señor - Hermanos, sobre todos nosotros está puesto el día del Señor. Es para mí un honor inmenso el repetir aquí las palabras de los profetas anunciando el castigo al pueblo que no se quiere convertir y anunciando la esperanza a los pueblos que, como en Egipto y en Babilonia, viven esperando más justicia, más amor, más paz. Vendrá, esperemos; vendrá, no nos desesperemos. . Volverá Cristo. Esta es la dificultad del cristianismo, vivir entre las dos venidas de Cristo: vino humilde, hecho niño para sufrir, para salvar al mundo; resucitó y ahora vive presente en su Iglesia, pero de una forma invisible. Esta Iglesia, como la esposa que tiene lejos a su esposo, suspira por él. La Iglesia vive esta esperanza. Lo van a decir ustedes, voz de la Iglesia, cuando yo levante la hostia, que es Cristo todavía oculto, y les diga: "Este es el misterio de nuestra fe", nuestra esperanza, este Cristo que les enseño y que no lo vemos. Entonces el pueblo grita como la esposa enamorada: "Anunciamos tu muerte, proclamamos tu resurrección -es decir, vives- ven, Señor Jesús. Tomado

de la Homilía de Mons. Oscar Romero, 13 de Noviembre de 1977.

Intenciones del Papa para Noviembre General: Que los sacerdotes que experimentan dificultades sean confortados en su sufrimiento, sostenidos en sus dudas y confirmados en su fidelidad. Misionera: Que como fruto de la Misión Continental, las Iglesias en América Latina envíen misioneros a otras Iglesias.

Mantenernos Firmes - El mensaje de hoy es: mantenernos firmes y no dejar que nuestra fe vacile. Debemos perseverar en los senderos del Señor. Algunos tratan de predecir el final del mundo tal como lo conocemos tratando de leer los signos de los tiempos. Pero sólo Dios conoce ese día y esa hora. Antes de nuestro propio fin, quizás seamos llamados a dar testimonio de Dios. ¿Qué tipo de testigo serás tú? ¿Qué tipo de testigo eres ahora, en este momento? No es tanto lo que decimos con palabras, sino lo que nuestras acciones muestran: nuestro testimonio está en la manera de actuar. By María Dolores Martínez from Liturgia y Canción 2010, © 2010, OCP. All rights reserved. ______________________________________________________________________

Rincón de Información

Curso Pre-Bautismal Domingo, 24 de noviembre, a la 1:30 PM en el Apostolado o las 5 PM en la iglesia en East Hampton Favor de llevar la copia del acta de nacimiento del niño. Bautizos en Southampton serán el 8 de diciembre (no habrá bautismos el 1º de diciembre), el 5 de enero, 2 de febrero y el 2 de marzo.

El Asesor de Inmigración de Caridades Católicas En el Apostolado el 12 de dic., de las 2 a las 5 PM.

Comunidad de Oración para Adultos y Familias Los martes a las 7:30 PM en la el salón parroquial. El tercer martes de cada mes se reúne en la iglesia para la hora santa.

Divina Misericordia - Misa en la Basílica cada cuarto miércoles a las 8:00 PM.

Proclamas Matrimoniales – Tercera Noticia Nancy Rosete y Nelson Buestan

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. Traiga consigo el acto de nacimiento del niño. Padrinos: Debe escoger a los padrinos conscientes de los requisitos. Los padrinos tienen que haber recibido sus tres sacramentos de iniciación (Bautismo, Primera Comunión y confirmación) y deben poder comulgar, es decir no deben estar viviendo en unión libre o casados por civil nada más, 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 Esteban: Cel: 631-375-1001; Fax: 631-287-0986 Apostolado Hispano: 631-283-4379

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Sharing the Gospel When others are mean to you, God tells you what to say and what to do to keep safe. God loves you and never leaves you helpless. God gives you many people to love you and care for you. Someone down the street may not invite you to a party, but God never leaves you out. He invites you to spend time with him today and to live with him forever in heaven. Prayer Lord, thank you for my loving family and friends. Something to Draw Draw family and friends at your birthday party with a cake, balloons, and gifts. Mission for the Week I will spend time with God thanking him for loving me.