Pastoral Staff: Rev. Michael A. Vetrano, Pastor

Fr.Mike.Vetrano@gmail.com In Residence: Rev. Msgr. William J. Gill

John Moran, Deacon Sr. Mary Assunta Boyle, RSM,

Religious Education Suzanne Marchisella, Parish &

Cemetery Secretary Mary Ann Tupper, Human Resources

Jo Ann Morse, Music Director Jack Hanlon, Liturgy Coordinator

Sr. Barbara McKenna, RSM, Bereavement Coordinator Your parish staff welcomes the opportunity to serve you. A priest will always be available for emergency sick calls. Many requests for service and information can be met during the daytime when the office is fully staffed. We suggest making appointments with the priest, deacon or other member of the parish staff since

WE CELEBRATE EUCHARIST Mass Schedule

Weekends: First Saturday of the month: 8:15 AM

Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM,

12:30 PM. (Spanish). 5:00 PM. Holydays:

Vigil: 7:00 PM. Holyday: 8:15 AM., 12:00 Noon

Weekdays: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday &

Friday: 12:00 Noon Tuesday 8:15 AM.

Please let us know if someone is unable to come to Church because of age or illness.

We will be happy to bring Holy Communion to them at home.

Devotions: Tuesdays: Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Novena. 8:15 AM Mass

Basilica Parish of Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary 168 Hill Street, Southampton, New York 11968

WE CELEBRATE BAPTISM: Baptisms are customarily performed on Sunday at 2:30 P.M. Prior arrangements with the parish priest or deacon must be made as far in advance as possible. The Godfather and Godmother should be practicing Catholics. Our Baptismal Program meets at 7:30 P.M. on the second Monday of each month in the Parish Center.

WE CELEBRATE PENANCE: Confessions are heard on Saturdays from 4:00 - 4:45 PM. A more convenient time may be arranged with the parish priest by calling the Parish Center.

WE CELEBRATE MARRIAGE: In order to prepare adequately for the life-long commitment to the Sacrament and to arrange to participate in a Marriage Preparation Program, we ask that you make arrangements with the priest or deacon of your choice at least six months prior to the date of the marriage. Because of the Sunday Mass schedule, Nuptial Masses are normally celebrated on Friday evening or Saturday. Weddings should take place in the proper parish of the bride or groom. WE CELEBRATE HOLY ORDERS & RELIGIOUS LIFE: The privilege of serving God’s people as a priest, permanent deacon, religious sister or brother is personally fulfilling and spiritually exciting. Anyone who feels they might be interested in the priesthood, diaconate or religious life should speak to a parish priest.

WE CELEBRATE GROWTH IN CHRIST: Mothers and fathers are the first teachers of their children in the ways of the faith. We hope they will be the best of teachers by what they say and do. Our Parish Religious Education Program and Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional School strive to sup port and complement the responsibility of parents to be the primary teachers of the children they have co-created with God. Our Religious Education Program, which includes preparation for First Penance. First Eucharist and Confirmation, is a family centered, continual formation extending from Grade 1 through Grade 8. Our Ministry to high school students continues this formation for grades 9 through 12. WE SHARE OUR FAITH: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Do you know of someone who is interested in becoming a Catholic or a Catholic who has not yet received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. If so, please call the Par-ish Office. Continuing Adult Education is offered through the Parenting Programs. Little Rock Scripture Study Series and other spiritual development programs

PARISH REGISTRATION We ask that all Catholics living within the boundaries of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish fill out a registration (census) form. This helps us identify and provide for the needs of our parishioners. If you are new to the parish or if you are moving, please call the Parish Office.

Parish Office Tel: 631-283-0097 Fax: 631-283-3836 E-mail: sacredheartsjm@optimum.net website: www.sacredheartsofjesusandmary.org Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 12 Noon; 1:00pm-4:00pm Evenings: By appointment only please Sat. & Sun.: By appointment only please

Religious Education Office: 283-0508 e-mail: bassuntarsm@gmail.com Human Resources Office: 283-6415 e-mail:maryanntupper.hrp@hamptons.com Spanish Apostolate: 283-4379 Vincentian Fathers: 287-9647 Our Lady of the Hamptons School: 283-9140 Convent: 283-9110 Sr. Kathryn Schlueter, CSJ, Principal WE REACH OUT: 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 (283-6415) for more information and assistance. WE RESPECT LIFE: Birthright maintains an office at 99 W Montauk Highway. Hampton Bays. Project Rachel offers confidential and compassionate counseling to anyone suffering guilt after an abortion. Please call Birthright at 728-8900 for information.

BASILICA PARISH OF SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 26, 2012 Readings: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Eph 5:21-32; Jn 6:60-69

Mission Statement: We are a Eucharistic centered people, who by following Christ’s teaching, together to love and serve those in spiritual and physical need in our community.

MINISTERS SCHEDULE

Saturday, Sept 1 5 PM Father Vetrano SERVERS E & M Knight E.M.’S M. King, M. Lynch, G. Reisig LECTOR K. Rothwell Sunday, Sept 2 8 AM Father Kiernan SERVERS I & L Martin E.M.’S T. Cavallaro, D. Dwyer, C & J Mottern, M. Muller LECTOR P. Bogan GREETERS I. Hurley, K. Moffa, M. Steinbrecher 9:30 AM Msgr. Gill SERVERS P. Bellucci, A. Cuccia, M. Terry, M. Wilson E.M.’S T. Alegria, A & J Cuccia, J. Diesing, C & J Wilson LECTOR J. Diesing GREETER A. Lesta, J & N McCulley 11 AM Father Vetrano SERVERS May Bros., O. Valle E.M.’S G. Bauer, K. Maple, S. McCulley, J. Neknez, L. Robins LECTOR P. Jordan GREETERS C. Brown, C. Butler, R. Essay 5 PM Father Dahm SERVERS C. Caulfield E.M.’S K. Rossi LECTOR S. Oldakowski

Masses for the Week of August 27-Sept 2 Monday 12:00 Rudolph Bechand

Tuesday 8:15 SFC Schuyler Hanes & Mitchel Mutz

Wednesday 12:00 Warren Buckley

Thursday 12:00 Isidore A. Chibbaro

Friday 12:00 James Boyle

Saturday 5 PM Hank Fisher

Sunday 8:00 Judy Lavinio

9:30 People of the Parish

11:00 Annette Benedict, Howard “Corty”

Bishop, Lawrence Werner, Augustine

San Filippo, Marilyn Maroney,

Romolo Imundi

12:30 Spanish Mass

5 PM Anne Jones

BLESSED MOTHER’S ALTAR FLOWERS for this week were given in loving memory of August P. Petrillo and August A. Petrillo by the Hauben Family. MAIN ALTAR FLOWERS for last week were given in loving memory of Gerard and Rolande Boivin by their daughter, Denise. BLESSED MOTHER’S ALTAR FLOWERS foe last week were given in loving memory of Elizabeth Bennett by her husband, Albert. Anyone who would like to donate altar flowers in memory of a loved one or for a special intention please call the Parish Office at 283-0097. Ext. 0

SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL- August 26—P. Sheerin

September 2—A. Pastoria

HAMPTON CENTER– August 26-D. Dwyer, A. Beatty

September 2—J. McCarthy, D. Dwyer

Rosary— August 30—S. Raynor

ALTARS - August—P. Apfel, N. Calvert, M. Rist,

M. McClain

ALTAR LINENS: G. Bauer

HAND LINENS - August 27-Sept 2—B. Medler

SACRIFICIAL GIVING The August 19th collection was $9823.00. We will have the total for the Mid-Summer

Collection in a couple of weeks. The 2012 Catholic Ministries Appeal total so far $43,391 in gifts and pledges, 83% of our goal. May God bless you for your continued support and generosity.

A Note From Fr. Mike VetranoA Note From Fr. Mike VetranoA Note From Fr. Mike Vetrano August 26 Dear parish family, It’s been a warm and wonderful summer. I had a chance to get away the last few weeks for vacation. Some good friends took me on a hiking adventure to Italy to celebrate my 60th birthday (last September). Most people don’t think of Italy as a hiking destination but the Tuscan hills in the north are absolutely beautiful and hiking all day under the hot Tuscan sun is a great excuse for enjoying the Gelato! I am really thankful to Fr. Bill for making it possible for me to get away and to Fr. Paul and Fr. Ed for helping out as they always do. They are amazing men and I am so grateful to have their help in ministry here. I really did miss being here with you and as much as I enjoyed the time it was hard to interrupt my process of learning about our parish. In my last note I invited heads of ministry to meet with me and many have done so. I also have invited people to mail or email their thoughts about goals for our future an I received a good number of very thoughtful notes. This is a wonderfully alive community and I enjoy hearing you tell me about both our history and our future. This week I would like to invite you to take part in a survey and help me with three very important questions: 1. What is the best thing about Sacred Hearts that keeps you coming here as a parishioner? 2. What is one thing that concerns you about the future of our parish? 3. What goal should we work for in the next few years and what would you like to see me do or

begin as a leader to achieve this goal? There is a page in the bulletin this week that you can use to give me some feedback. You can drop it in the collection basket, send it to the rectory, or just put it in an email to me Fr.Mike.Vetrano@gmail.com. I hope to get many responses and I also promise to report back on what you tell me in this survey. Thank you in advance for taking the time to do this and please remember that you, the people of Sacred Hearts Parish, are for me the most important part of this community. I value your thoughts. Sincerely yours in Christ,

Fr. Mike Vetrano

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

If you have not registered your child/children for Religious Ed please

do so as soon as possible.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE REGISTERED AT SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE PARISH OFFICE AT 283-0097. Parents of children who will be entering first grade in September: If your child is entering the first grade and you want him/her to receive the sacraments in the parish, it is time to register them for the Religious Education Program if they are not attending Our Lady of the Hamptons or some other Catholic School. Religious Education Registration forms are now available on the parish website: www.sacredheartsofjesusandmary.org. Please remember that children are required to attend each year from first to eighth grades, in order to be prepared for the receiving of Confirmation in the eighth grade. Also attendance each week is a must unless the child is sick or has a good reason for missing a class. Please encourage the school and coaches not to schedule games or practices on Wednesday afternoon or evening or Sunday mornings. It is up to all of us to encourage the importance of Religious Education in our community. Please check the website for meetings and Announcements. For more information please call the Religious Education office at 631-283-0508.

“Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love.” - Pope John Paul II

Please join us in an hour of Eucharistic Adoration

Each Friday directly following the noon Mass

12:30-1:30 PM “Come to Me all of you who are weary and find life burdensome and I will refresh you…” “Cast all your

anxieties upon the One who cares for you…” “My peace is my gift to you…” (Mt 11:28; 5:7, Jn 14:17)

WELCOME: The Basilica parish community of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary welcomes the following newly baptized children with joy:

Margaret Lucia McCarthy Marco Joseph Santorelli

Anyone who would like to donate Altar Candles, Wine or Altar Bread in

memory of a loved one or for a special intention please call the Parish Office—

283-0097 Ext. 0.

MID-SUMMER COLLECTION

We will have the final total for our Mid-Summer collection soon.

It is not too late to contribute to this special collection. Monies received in this collection help us during the winter months when many

of you are away. If you have already contributed, many thanks!

Envelopes are at the doors of the Church. You can put your donation in the collection basket

or mail or bring it to the Parish Office.

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WE PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED SICK

Patricia Kahl Winnie Chin John Bishop Pat Reinhardt Chris Begg Grace McNamara Robert O’Shea Gene Travers, Jr. Gerard Murphy Suzanne Parillo Patrick Dermody Joe Taranto Gwendolyn Porter John Cuccia, Sr. Jean Smith Jean Kearns Eileen Finlay Beth Larkin Elivira Schiavone Annie Murphy Louis Scricca Stan Witkowski Anne O’Brien Anna Norsic

PARISH PROGRAMS

FRANCISCANS The Secular Franciscans meet on the third Sunday of the

month, after the 11 AM mass in the Parish Center. Would

you like to know what we are all about? Please come to our

meeting. Bring a bag lunch and we will supply the coffee.

BIBLE STUDY

Bible Study Group has recessed for the sum-

mer. It will begin again in September. Watch the bulletin for

details.

SPIRITUAL BOOK GROUP

The Spiritual Book Group has recessed for the summer. It

will resume in September. Watch bulletin for date. New

members are always welcome.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

The Eucharist was never meant to be only “comfort

food,” something that makes us feel warm and

satisfied. It is to be bread for the journey,

nourishment for the task that God has set for our

community and for each one of us. Thus it is not

surprising to see some walk away in today’s Gospel,

for they understood that recognizing Jesus as the

bread of life is a commitment to changing one’s life.

St. Augustine, whose feast we celebrate this

week, once observed that in celebrating the Eucharist

we become what we receive, the Body of Christ. As

we conclude the series of reflections in John’s Gospel

on Jesus as the bread of life, it is appropriate to think

about the role that the Eucharist plays in our lives and

in our parish. It is in the Eucharist that we are

nourished and renew our commitment in faith to

serve the Lord. How does the parish social ministry

carry out that mandate? How do you carry it out in

your own life? Is it related in any way to the

celebration of the Eucharist? How does celebrating

Mass Sunday after Sunday make a difference in your

life and in the world? —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

GIRL SCOUT PRAY AND PLAY DAY

All Girl Scouts, Brownies through Senior Girl Scouts are invited to the Girl Scout Pray and Play Day

Saturday, September 29th

at the

Shrine of Our Lady of the Island in Eastport.

Crafts, fun and prayer will begin at 9:30 AM and conclude with Mass at 2:45 PM.

For registration information, call:

Marsha Terry 631-287-6288

Or Diocesan Catholic Scouting

Office 516-678-5800 Ext 245

SENIOR WELLNESS FAIR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 SHINNECOCK COMMUNITY CENTER

Representatives from LIPA, AAA, Southampton

Hospital, Urban League and many other vendors

This fair is designed with you in mind. All vendors are on hand to assist senior living.

Refreshments will be available and door raffles.

For more information please contact Karen Torrence, Director of Senior Programs at 631-283-0106 or email: rez.senior1@gmail.com

After Masses Date: September 1st & 2nd

168 Hill Street

Southampton

New York

631-283-0097

Anyone wishing to help with the Bake Sale please call:

Gina at 287-3122

Basilica of Sacred Hearts of Jesus &

Mary

Parish Plant & Bake Sale

OUR LADY OF THE HAMPTONS

The 2012-2013 school year will begin at Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional Catholic School on Wednesday, September 5.. Three hundred-fifty students will be greeted by their teachers as they prepare to open the new Wellness Center later in the fall.

While there are waiting lists in grades 3 to 8, there are a few seats available in the Kindergarten, first and second grade. Placement in the pre-school for three and four year olds at St. Rosalie’s campus is available in both he morning and afternoon sessions. Information is available at 283-9140.

Progress continues on the OLH building project for the new Wellness Center-classroom extension. As of August 20, exterior brick work and stucco should be completed this week. Interior work on the painting, tiling and installation of the gym floor will continue, .. The projected completion date for the gym is September 15 Completion of the connecting link and four classrooms will depend upon additional fund-raising from the local and school community. The school would be happy to discuss possible donations. Call 283-9140.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP

If anyone would like information on our Bereavement Group please call

Sr. Barbara McKenna 631-949-6770.

GENNESARET RETREAT

FOR THOSE FACING SERIOUS ILLNESS

A retreat designed for persons who live with a serious illness is planned for September 21, 22, & 23, 2012 at Montfort Spirituality Center in Bay Shore. This retreat offers a respite, a quiet time, an oasis, to enable one to continue the journey. This retreat focuses on God’s Love, His forgiveness, and His faithfulness. To register or receive more information about this weekend, please call Colleen Fanelli at (631)665-7052.

CRAFT FAIR Cleary School for the Deaf

301 Smithtown Blvd. Nesconset

Indoor/Outdoor—100 + vendors

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13TH

Rain Date: October 14th

10 AM—4 PM

Vendors Wanted Applications available online @

www.clearyschool.org

For additional information: Please call Susan P @ 631-737-1492

Or Karen H @ 631-588-0530

REPORTING ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSE 516-594-9063

OFFICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

516-678-5800 EXT 573

Knights of Columbus Corner Southampton Council #1967

The Knights of Columbus is an international, fraternal, family and

charitable organization. Locally the Knights jointly serves the parishes of Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary and Our Lady of Poland. We donate to both churches, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, Right to Life, and many other local charities. The K of C insurance program with fellow Knights is the best that can be offered. Children of deceased police and paid fireman Knights are granted college scholarships. Why not call the K of C for more information on how to join? Call 287-3545.

RETROUVAILLE—A LIFELINE FOR TROUBLED MARRIAGES

You Can Help Heal Your Marriage

Do you feel alone? Are you

frustrated or angry with each other?

Do you argue or have you just

stopped talking to each other? Does

talking only make it worse?

Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times

in their marriages. For confidential information

about the Retrouvaille Program, or to register for

the

upcoming weekend that begins on Friday,

September 7, at the Montfort Retreat House in

Bay Shore, please call 1-800-470-2230 and you

will be connected directly and confidentially to a

couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who

can help.

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You will find organic coffees, teas, chocolates as well as beautiful handcrafted gifts; jewelry, baskets,

scarves, handbags, cards, children’s items and so much more.

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Life Center of Long Island DESPARATE NEED OF BOYS SUMMER

CLOTHING!

All sizes but especially 0-3 Months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months

Our bins are empty and the clients are coming in greater numbers. Please help with

whatever you can.

Thank you and God Bless you. Drop off at:

1767 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park, NY 631-243-2373

August 26, 2012 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 28 , 2012 Today we remember Saint Augustine, Saint Monica’s son. As a young man Augustine studied many philosophies and religions, but he was never happy with what he found. Finally, after many years, God’s word came to him and he realized the truth of the gospel. It changed his life. Augustine was baptized, and he

returned to his home in Africa. There he became a great bishop, preacher, and writer. Perhaps no other writings except the Bible have had so great an influence on Christianity. His most famous book tells the story of his life. It is called, Confessions, and is the story of God’s love pursuing him. You will probably read it someday. Reading 1 John 4:7-10, 10-12 Listen to the words of the first letter of John

My dear friends, we must love each other. Love comes from God, and when we love each other, it shows that we have been given new life. We are now God’s children, and we know him. God is love, and anyone who doesn’t love others has never known God. God showed his love for us when he sent his only Son into the world to give us life. God sent His Son to be the sacrifice by which our sins are forgiven. Dear friends, since God loved us this much, we must love each other. No one have ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and God’s love is truly in our hearts. The Word of the Lord

KID’S PAGE Prayers and history of the Church August 27, 2012 Today we remember Saint Monica, a strong Christian woman of North Africa. When her son, Augustine, joined another religion, Monica never stopped praying that God would help him see things more clearly. And she never stopped teaching him the truth of the Christian faith. After many years, Monica’s prayers were answered. Augustine became a Christian. After her death, Augustine wrote that those who knew her greatly praised and honored God, “because they recognized [God’s] presence in her heart, for the fruit of her holy life bore witness to this.” Saint Monica died in 387. Reading Matthew 7:7-11 Listen to the words of the holy gospel according to Matthew Jesus said, “Ask and you will receive. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened for you. Everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And the door will be opened for everyone who knocks. “Would any of you give your hungry child a stone if the child asked for some bread? Would you give your child a snake if the child asked for a fish? As bad as you are, you still know how to give good gifts to your children. But your heavenly Father is even more ready to give good things to people who ask.” The Gospel of the Lord Reflection Like Monica, do I often pray for someone? Do I even pray when it does not seem that God is listening? Am I able to be still and peaceful, remembering that God is with me? Do I cause my parents unnecessary worry?