PREVIOUS BULLETIN
May 23, 2010
PENTECOST
SUNDAY
In one Spirit
we were all baptized
into one body;
. . . we were all given
to drink of one Spirit.
Welcome to
Saint Jean Baptiste
LITURGY OF THE HOURS
Monday-Friday: 8:00, 5:00
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
All hours of the day except
during Masses
BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Daily: 5:15
NOCTURNAL
ADORATION
First Friday: 9:00-12:00 Midnight
Closing Mass: 12:00 Midnight
CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
Call the Parish Office
RECONCILIATION
Weekday: 11:45-12:10
Saturday: 4:30-5:25
Sunday: 7:00-7:25
Or by appointment
MARRIAGE
Call the Parish Office
at least six months prior
MINISTRY TO THE SICK
Call the Parish Office
ROSARY
Weekday: 12:00
Sunday: 4:30 (with Divine Mercy)
NOVENAS
AND DEVOTIONS
Saint Anne: Tuesday after 12:15 and 5:30 Masses
Saint Peter Julian Eymard: Thursday after 12:15 and 5:30 Masses
Sacred Heart of Jesus: Friday after 5:30 Mass
PRAYER GROUPS
Pro-Life Group: Monday, 7:30
Charismatic Group: Thursday, 7:30
Marian Group: Friday, 6:30
JOIN SAINT JEAN BAPTISTE
Registration
Cards are available
in the church or stop by
or call the Parish Office (212.288.5082)
Parish Office:
sjbrcc@yahoo.com
Acts 2:1-11
The Jewish festival of Pentecost, 50 days after Passover, celebrated God’s gift of the law. The new Pentecost, 50 days after Easter, celebrates God’s gift of the Spirit, source of the church’s life and mission.
1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 (I)
The one Spirit enables us to profess one faith, and produces a rich variety of gifts in the church.
Romans 8:8-17 (II)
All who are in the Spirit live a new life in Christ and are heirs with him to the promises of God.
John 20:19-23 (I)
Just as God breathed life into all living beings at creation, so the risen Lord imparts the Spirit, the breath of God, to his disciples.
John 14:15-16, 23-26 (II)
We demonstrate our love for Christ by keeping his commandments. The Spirit teaches us and guides us.
FROM THE PASTOR
There is in our human nature a certain tendency toward self-interest as the deepest motivation of our doing and being. Self-interest on the socio-political level becomes fragmentation into competing camps and ideologies. We see this in our country and world today, especially when individuals and groups feel underappreciated or underrepresented in the decision-making process.
What can mobilize people beyond this intractable tendency is the articulation of a vision of something greater than self and self-interest alone. Jesus did this in defining the kingdom, God’s universal reign of holiness, truth, life, and blessing. And he showed the ultimate commitment toward its realization in willingly laying down his life for it and for us.
In the Babel of contemporary events, a power has been unleashed on the world. It is the power and energy of the Spirit, who creates from the conflicting voices and preoccupations of human endeavor a common unity. The apostle Paul declares in today’s second reading: "For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit."
Our common unity is our faith in Jesus Christ. Christian community is more than simple human affinity or shared interests. We come together as disciples because we all love Jesus Christ, believe in him, commit our lives to him, and wish to live as he has taught and shown us.
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 23
9:00 Genevieve Boehning
10:30 Deceased of Slampiak Family
12:00 Mary Gajdek
5:30 In Honor of Saint Philomena and Saint Thomas More
7:30 Our Parishioners
Monday, May 24
Weekday (Week 8 Ordinary Time)
7:30 George J., Mary, and Jo-Ann Williams
12:15 In Honor of Saint Philomena
5:30 Osvaldo Farinas
Tuesday, May 25
Weekday
Saint Bede the Venerable
Saint Gregory VII
Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi
7:30 Mary Jordan, Birthday
12:15 Therese Silne
5:30 In Honor of Saint Anne
Wednesday, May 26
Saint Philip Neri
7:30 Benno Thomeczek
12:15 John Gallagher
5:30 Irena Harder
Thursday, May 27
Weekday
Saint Augustine of Canterbury
7:30 Mary and John Gilrane
12:15 Teresa Diamonte
5:30 Neva Simas
Friday, May 28
Weekday
7:30 Rose Skutnick
12:15 Mary M. Heelan
5:30 Hugh Fitzpatrick
Saturday, May 29
Weekday
9:00 Bridie Murphy
12:15 Elisabeth Cella
5:30 Dr. Charles L. Bardes
Names spelled as in the Mass Book.
OUR STEWARDSHIP OF GOD'S BLESSINGS
Budgeted Sunday
$7,500
Actual Last Sunday
$5,418
Over/Under Budgeted
($2,082)
2010 ARCHDIOCESAN STEWARDSHIP
APPEAL
Parish Goal $96,000
Pledged $46,520
Percentage of Goal 48%
Donors 102
The Annual Appeal supports the ministries and services of our Catholic community across New York. All funds raised are used for the following:
· Needy parishes and schools
· Preparation of future priests
· Academic and spiritual formation
· Works and ministries of charity
· Retired priests and religious
· Specialized services and offices
Donate at www.sjbrcc.net or by using one of the pledge cards that are available at the doors of the church.
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT CATHOLICISM?
Are you interested in learning more about Catholic beliefs and practices? Have you ever thought about becoming a Catholic? The catechumenate is a process by which you can have your questions addressed and enter into a prayerful study of Catholicism. It begins in earnest after Labor Day, but it’s never too early to get started. Call Robin Drayer, Director of Religious Education, at 212.472.2853, extension 6, for information.
LOOKING AHEAD
Sunday, May 23
Pentecost
Sunday
Wednesday, May 26
Senior Lunch and Gathering
Community Center, 1:00 p.m.
Let the Word Speak! Bible Study
Parish House, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 28
Senior Dessert and Gathering
Community Center, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 30
Most Holy Trinity
Monday, May 31
Visitation of Blessed Virgin Mary
Memorial Day
Holiday Masses
9:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m.
Church closes at 1:15 p.m.
Friday, June 4
Congratulations, SJBHS Class of 2010!
First Friday Nocturnal Adoration
Parish House, 9:00 p.m.
Closing Mass, 12:00 Midnight
Sunday, June 6
Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Mission Cooperative Appeal
Missionary Sisters
of the Holy Rosary
Blessing of the Lamb of God
12:00 Noon Mass
Eucharistic Procession and
Solemn Exposition follow
Friday, June 11
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sunday, June 13
Sacrament of Confirmation
Bishop Gerald T. Walsh officiating
12:00 Noon Mass
THE LAMB OF GOD
Several months ago, a new piece of religious art quietly made its appearance in our church. Look to the center of the large gold monstrance atop the high altar and you will notice a silver Lamb, presented in the Book of Revelation as the principal image of the exalted Christ. (It is used 28 times.)
The concept of the Lamb is rich theologically, both in Judaism and Christianity. In testifying to Jesus, John the Baptist called him "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world" (Jn 1:29). The title evokes the paschal lamb whose blood saved Israel at the time of the Exodus, as well as Isaiah’s prophecy about the suffering servant of God who would be led like a lamb to the slaughter for the expiation of sin.
The Lamb of the Apocalypse, however, is clearly triumphant (Rv 5:6-14). Pierced for the transgressions of humanity, he stands strong and immortal, the banner of victory unfurled at his side.
Scott Hahn has described the heavenly liturgy in the presence of the Lamb as "the whole interpretive key to the Book of Revelation," and adds that many Biblical scholars have noticed that the "structure of Revelation is a Passover liturgy where Christ the Priest-King, the firstborn Son, and the Lamb that looks like it has been slain conducts and celebrates the liturgy." The earthly liturgy is meant to be a reflection of it.
A devoted parishioner, Joanne Martinuzzi, donated the Lamb, which was created by the Bramante Studio of Kitchener, Ontario.
Next week: Why the Lamb is there!
RESTORATION RAFFLE
Tickets for the 2010 Restoration Raffle are going well. Only 150 will be sold on a first come basis: $100 each. Get your name in the drawing soon! Buy one yourself or share the cost among family and friends.
Help our church and have a chance at some wonderful prizes:
First Prize: $4,000
Second Prize: $2,500
Third Prize: $1,000
The drawing will take place on Sunday, June 6, following the 12:00 Noon Mass. Make checks payable to Saint Jean Baptiste Church, 184 East 76 Street, New York, NY 10021. Or use the coupon at the church doors.
SPRING CONCERT
The Chamber Orchestra of New York, conducted by Salvatore Di Vittorio, will perform its spring concert, "Italian Heartstrings," in the church this Saturday evening, May 22, at 8:00.
The program includes Scarlatti’s Il Giardino di Rose, Respighi’s Aria (transcribed by Di Vittorio), Di Vittorio’s Selections from Sinfonia No. 1, Puccini’s Crisantemi, and Resphigi’s Suite for Strings (revised by Di Vittorio).
Tickets are: $30 (General Admission); $20 (Seniors and Students). Purchase online via Ticketweb at www.ticketweb.com or Paypal. For information and tickets, go to www.chamberorchestraofnewyork.org or via phone to 866.468.7619.
SPIRITUAL LIFE LECTURES
"How
to Grow in Holiness
According to the Great Teachers of the Catholic Church"
Mary Elizabeth Schwarz
Alternate Wednesdays
May 12 to July 7, 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
230 East 90 Street
REMAIN IN HOPE
A healing Mass and devotions to Saint Dymphna, patron saint of mental health, will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 6:30 p.m., at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue and East 51 Street. Dymphna is a seventh century Irish saint who is patroness of those suffering from emotional and psychological difficulties as well as illnesses like Alzheimer’s and autism.
BOOMERS AND BEYOND
A special inter-parish liturgy, concelebrated by the Pastors of the Upper East Side Catholic parishes, will take place on Thursday, June 10, at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Vincent Ferrer Church, 869 Lexington Avenue, to mark the second birthday of Boomers and Beyond. RSVP by June 3 to boomersandbeyond.eastide@gmail.com or by calling 646.241.1332.
MONTH OF MARY
Our Lady Help of Christians
In 1815, Pope Pius VII instituted a feast day on May 24 honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Our Lady Help of Christians, after he returned to Rome from several years of captivity imposed by the emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Our Lady Help of Christians, you have been blessed and favored by God. You became not only the mother of the Redeemer, but also the mother of the redeemed.
We come to you as your loving children. God who is mighty has done great things for you, and his mercy is from age to age. Intercede for us.
Through the Holy Spirit
the saints
become eyewitnesses
of the world
to come.
Saint Symeon the New Theologian
949-1022
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