The Nativity of the Lord : CHRISTMAS December 25, 2013

Alleluia! The Savior is Born

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 The Nativity of the Lord—December 25, 2013

Readings: 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, Dec 28 5 PM Father Joe Finnerty SERVERS M. Donovan E.M.’S T. Cavallaro, A. Fiore, M. Lynch LECTORS F. Milani, H. Reister Sunday, Dec 29 8 AM Father Ed Kiernan SERVERS K. Culver, E. Wingfield E.M.’S D. Dwyer, L. McClain, C & J Mottern, M. Muller LECTORS A. Enstine, S. Wilson GREETERS K. Moffa 9:30 AM Father Mike Vetrano SERVERS L. Arresta, A. Cuccia, F. Kelly, O. Valle E.M.’S G. Arresta, A. & J. Cuccia, N. McCulley LECTORS R. Kelly, M. Knight GREETERS J. McCulley 11 AM Father Bill Gill SERVERS W & M Bellucci, May Family E.M.’S S. Adelante, T. Alegria, M. McDonald, L. Robins LECTORS G. Bauer, J. Hanlon GREETERS C. Brown, C. Butler 5 PM Father Paul Dahm SERVERS A. O’Brien, H. Reyes E.M.’S L. DeRobertis, K. Maple, K. Rossi LECTORS S. O’Brien, N. Conroy ALTAR MINISTRY

ALTARS: December – O. Nova

ALTAR CLOTHS: G. Bauer

HAND LINENS - Dec 23-Jan 4—A. Enstine

SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL December 22—M. Lynch

December 29—J. McCarthy

HAMPTON CENTER

December 22—N. Conroy, A. Beatty

December 29—J & C Mottern

Rosary—December 26—S. Raynor 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 Dec 23-29 Monday 12:00 Louis Parillo

Christmas Eve 4 PM Guy N. Squires

6 PM Thomas & Meredith Joyce (L)

8 PM Ethel & Fred Weinfurt

Midnight Mass 12 AM Thomas Manglaviti, Jr.

Christmas Day 8 AM William L. Zaluski, Jr.,

Harriet & William Zaluski &

Barbara Corwith

9:30 People of the Parish

11:00 John Grattan, Thomas

Manglaviti, Sr., Carole Lucas

Thursday 12:00 The Costa Family

Friday 12:00 Dr. Richard Lennon

Saturday 5 PM Guy N. Squires

Sunday 8:00 Dr. Richard Lennon

9:30 People of the Parish

11:00 Virginia Grattan, The Holy

Innocents

12:30 Mass in Spanish

5 PM Eileen Kenna

Financial Realities and Stewardship The December 15th collection was $6710.00 Thank you for your generosity!

Pastor’s Letter Christmas 2013 Dear Parish Family, I know that technology, internet, and social networks like Facebook are not everyone’s cup of tea but it is scarcely possible to be alive today and not have at least heard of them. It is the new way that people keep in touch and share what is happening. It’s where people wish each other a happy birthday and show off the pictures of their kids. If you join one of these networks they will ask you to create a profile. So what is a profile? A profile is a collection of things that define who you are. It is kind of like a résumé but more inclusive of many different parts of your life. Your profile includes things like your name, when you were born, and where you live. It can include professional things, like where you went to school, what you studied, and where you work. It can also include more personal things, like the members of your family, the people you belong to, and the people who are your friends. And one of the things that I like the best is that you can say what you like. You can like your favorite club or your church. You can also tell the world about everything else you like from your favorite foods to the music you listen to, the clothes you wear, places you like to go, and just about anything else you like. So what does this have to do with Christmas? Well, one simple way to understand the message of Christmas is that we each belong in God’s profile! In so many different ways the scriptures of Christmas tell us that God likes us! Actually it is even stronger than that – God loves us and in myriad ways assures us of this great truth. St. John tells us that our love for God consists in this: not that we have loved God but that God has first loved us. We call this the Incarnation, a love so profound that God wants only to be with us and live with us. In return for this gift, God asks that we return this love. We return it through the like and love we have for all that is around us, most especially the people around us and this amazing, beautiful, and complicated world in which we live. God’s love is alive in us as we become more willing to include God’s justice, God’s peacefulness, God’s welcome and forgiveness in our lives. It can be pretty busy attending to all these friends in my profile, but then again I am glad that I am among the many in God’s list of friends! Here at Sacred Hearts our mission is welcome. It is the most important thing that our church, any church can do. It is most important to me that you know you are welcome here without regard to your wealth or poverty, your race or ethnicity, your gender or orientation, your saintliness or sinfulness, your successes or failures. You are part of our profile. You define who we are. I am so glad that you are here with us today. You help us to realize and celebrate the great truth of God with us. Sincerely yours in Christ,

Rev. Michael A. Vetrano

God in my Profile

A Note from Religious Education Director

Jennifer Ferrantino A Very Merry and Blessed Christmas to all! The Christmas Pageant was a fantastic way to celebrate Christmas together as a Parish Family! I am so glad that we could share this as a whole parish. The joy in the children’s faces and telling of the story of Jesus’ birth together declares to the world the true meaning of Christmas. I am so impressed and amazed by the students and families who put so much effort and enthusiasm into the pageant. I thank all the students and parents for a job well done. Special Thanks to all of our wonderful Catechists, assistants and helpers who work tirelessly to share the Good News with our students all year long. Many Thanks to our catechists and leaders:

Enjoy your Christmas and New Year Break Our Religious Ed Classes resume Sunday January 5, 2014 or Wednesday January 8, 2014.

What’s New and Exciting: We have received our date for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop Perez will be with us on Tuesday, May 13 at 4:30 to celebrate this important step in the lives of our young people. Our students will begin their final

preparation on Sunday, January 26th with a ceremony of enrollment at the 5 PM mass. Our youth group will be the hosts that night preparing a pasta dinner for our candidates and their sponsors. They will then be busy with regular class meetings, choosing a name, and completing service projects.

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Mrs. Mindy Armandi Mrs. Gina Arresta Mr. Louis Arresta Mrs. Ann Blackmore Mrs. Lisa Brady Mrs. Jeannine Brenner Mrs. Amy Cerullo Mrs. Cara Wingfield Mrs. Judy Costa Mr. Colin Cuccia Mrs. Pam Culver Mrs. Laurie DeRobertis

Mrs. Patricia Enne Mr. Craig Ferrantino Ms. Freesia Ferrantino Mrs. Donna Gagliardo Ms. Marie Glinka Mrs. Mary Lynch Mr. Michael Mackey Mr. Oscar Mahoney Mrs. Elaine McDonagh Mrs. Kristen McDonnell Ms. Mariah Neknez Mr. Sean O’Brien

Ms. Ashley Oliver Ms. Madison Piccirillo Mrs. Donna Podlaski Mrs. Sharon Pugliesi Mrs. Gail Reisig Ms. Liz Seus Ms. Mary Slodki Mrs. Michelle Sullivan Mrs. Marsha Terry Mr. Patrick Terry Mr. Fred Weinfurt Ms. Katherine Zaneski

Mark these Important Dates

Our Parish Mission

March 24-26

Evenings of Prayer, Music and Reflection with

Dan Schutte Yes it is just Christmas but Lent and Easter are just around the corner and you will want

to plan the dates for this special event. We will welcome Dan Schutte, a well

known catholic musicin and composter. Dan is the author

of many songs we sing at mass each week including Here I am Lord and Table of Plenty.

On these evenings Dan will weave together his music and

the spiritual reflections behind them. You will not want to miss this uplifting mission.

Think warm thoughts!

Our Summer our Tent Party will be held

Saturday August 30 It is not too soon to think about

being a sponsor or a committee member for this event. For more

information contact Fr. Mike

pastor@shjmbasilica.org

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Parish Christmas Pageant We celebrated our Parish Christmas Pageant on December 18. Our bulletin for Christmas went to press before that date so we hope you enjoy these pictures of our young people practicing for the big day! To see more pictures visit our parish website: www.shjmbasilica.org

Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe On December 12 our parish celebrated a beautiful mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Bishop Nelson Perez was the presider and preached the homily.

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Christmas Flower Memorial Donations

In Loving Memory Given by Margaret Stevens Madeline Halsey Millie & Dominic Cirillo Mark & Melanie Cirillo Hanlon & Fannon Families Mr. & Mrs. John Hanlon Joseph Moffa & Carroll Jiran Mr. & Mrs. Ken Moffa Samuel Hughes Joseph & Susan Hughes Mottern & Vinci Families Charles & Giovanna Mottern Smrcka & Wagenseil Families Mr. & Mrs. Richard Smrcka Lauren Gilmartin Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Gilmartin Don Medler Bonnie Medler Marion & Gene Seraphine Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Lombardo Neknez, Albro & Auci Families Mr. & Mrs. John Neknez Sheerin & Ahearn Families Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Sheerin Anne Manley & Margaret Taylor Patrick & Mary Manley Mr. & Mrs. H. Speth & Mr. & Mrs. J. McLaughlin Joseph & Patricia McLaughlin Ethel & Fred Weinfurt Fred J. Weinfurt Louis Parillo Marisa Parillo Albert Essay, Jr. Virginia Essay Harold & Gertrude Dixon, Mildreth & Philip D’Alession Phyllis & Bart Dixon Lonnie Abbey Patricia Abbey Lynch & Emilita Families Mr. & Mrs. Tim Lynch Marcel Agius Jeanne Agius Margaret Z. & Lloyd C. Taylor Doris M. Taylor Irene C. Muller Arthur Muller Philip Scott Cancellieri his parents Bill & Doug Borucke John & Joyce Borucke Paul Bauer Amelia Bauer Christopher Rosselli Stephen Rosselli Members of the Roughan & Czerw Families Mr. & Mrs. Brian Roughan The Knoebel Family Mr. & Mrs. Charles Knoebel Laurette Reilly Richard & Gloria Reilly Stubelek & Kupidloski Families Tina & John Kupidloski Jack Cawley Kathryn Cawley Patrick & Ken Scanlon Nora Scanlon Ernie Wilson Barbara Wilson Cicero & Aglio Families Carmela Cicero Babinski & Mahoney Families Irene B. Mahoney Delia & Michael Loughlin Mary B. Loughlin In Thanksgiving The Duggan Family

* Note this list is current as of 12/12/13—due to holiday printing schedules—there will be a update in December 29th bulletin.

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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

Welcome: The Basilica Parish of Sacred Hearts of Jesus

& Mary welcomes the following newly baptized children with joy:

Mia Isabella Butera

Ashley Giselle de Leon Garcia Kevin Herrera Gomez

Aylin Gisell Garcia Xocoy Maria Jose Herrera

Steven Gerrard Gonzalez-Chavez

Mark the Date!

Angel Tea

Sunday, March 23, 2014

An afternoon of love,

friendship, family, and

inspiration.

With Sister Pat Duffy

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Knights of Columbus Southampton Council #1967

Are sponsoring a free bus to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City

January 19, 2014 Annual Pro Life Mass Archbishop Timothy Dolan

Mass 10:15 AM Mass begins at 10:15 and busses will leave SHJM at 6:45 AM and St. Rosalie at 7:00 AM

Contact: Ken 283-3943 or Bob at 728-3025 for more information or to register.

January 13, 2013 at 7:30 PM Pope Francis: Person of the Year Time magazine has chosen Pope Francis as their person of the year for his inspiring presence in the world and in our church. Join us for a talk and discussion led by Fr. Mike Vetrano on our still new Pope and the di-rection of his inspiring leadership. We will talk about his vision of the papacy, his method of moral leadership, his vision for how the church can respond to questions of modern believers, and the challenge of poverty and wealth in our world.

Sacred Heart Youth Ministry Dates to look forward to: Our Next meeting is Sunday December 29 at 6PM. A Holiday Celebration and Film Night. Come join us in the parish hall right after 5 PM mass! Sunday January 12 at 6PM :: Our First Game Night — bring along a friend and a game you love to play! Pizza will be served so come hun-gry! More to come!

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Emmanuel: Dios-con-Nosotros - Aunque el rey Ajaz no quería una señal, el Señor se la dio. También José, el carpintero, Hijo de David, recibió la señal: “He aquí que la virgen concebirá y dará a luz un hijo, a quien pondrán el nombre de Emmanuel, que quiere decir Dios-con-nosotros”. Ésa es la promesa de su venida y nuestra esperanza: “Jesús salvará a su pueblo de sus pecados”. ¿Lo estás esperando? Texto: Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 2001, OCP. Derechos reservados

Abierto a la Divinidad - ¿Qué significa ser un hombre justo según el Evangelio de san Mateo? Así describe a José el evangelista. Ante la crisis familiar que dio a conocer el embarazo de la Virgen, José tomó la decisión más suave para "despedir" a María en secreto y no con el repudio público. El Papa Emérito Benedicto XVI describe a José como el hombre que siempre estuvo abierto a la trascendencia, a la divinidad, al Dios en quien puso toda su confianza y, por ello, dio conclusión a la crisis por su fe en el Señor. Hoy las lecturas nos acercan al pesebre de una manera singular—con la profecía de Isaías y la carta de san Pablo. Recordemos que todavía no ha concluido el novenario que los pueblos hispanos celebran antes de la Navidad. En cada celebración, por lo general en los hogares de los fieles, debe incluirse algún texto bíblico y una reflexión sobre los personajes que componen el cuadro del Nacimiento de Jesús. By Juan J. Sosa, Pbro., from Liturgia y Canción 2014 © 2013, OCP. All rights reserved

¡Para Dios, Nada Es Imposible! - La imagen central de hoy es la Virgen embarazada, quien dará a luz al Emmanuel, Dios-con-nosotros. ¿Cuántas veces nos hemos encontrado con situaciones que llamamos imposibles? Ciertamente oramos ante Dios por la respuesta y para que haga en nosotros su voluntad. Reflexionemos sobre las miles de formas en que Dios está con nosotros: en su palabra proclamada, en los sacramentos, en la Eucaristía, en nuestro vecino y en el mundo entero. By María Dolores Martínez from Liturgia y Canción 2008 © 2007, OCP. All rights reserved.

Misas Para la Navidad Martes, 24 de diciembre

7:00 PM – Montauk 7:30 PM – Greenport

7:30 PM - Hampton Bays 9:30 PM – East Hampton

10:00 PM – Bridgehampton Miércoles, 25 de diciembre 12:30 PM – Southampton

7:00 PM – Riverhead

Misas Para el Año Nuevo Martes, el 31 de diciembre 7:00 PM – East Hampton

7:00 PM – Riverhead 9:30 PM – Southampton

Miércoles, 1º de enero 6:00 PM – Greenport

Rincón de Información

Proclamas Matrimoniales – Tercera Noticia Demetria Silva Tlapanco y Juan López Flores

Curso Pre-Bautismal Domingo, 29 de diciembre, 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 5 de enero, 2 de febrero y el 2 de marzo.

El Asesor de Inmigración de Caridades Católicas En el Apostolado el 9 de enero., de las 2 a 5 PM.

Comunidad de Oración para Adultos y Familias 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. (No en el 24 de dic.)

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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