ST. JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Church Bulletin Rev. Johnson Machado, Pastor John Zielinski, Deacon

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 27 & 28, 2020

PARISH CENTERS The worship site at: The worship site at: Strykersville Sheldon 3854 Main St., Strykersville, NY 14145 991 Centerline Rd. Strykersville, NY 14145 Masses: Sat. Vigil -5:00pm, Sunday -8:00am Sat. Vigil-8:00pm, Sunday 10:30am Weekday masses: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri—9:00am Confessions: Sat. 4:15-4:45pm Sat. 7:15-7:45pm (other times by appt.) Office: 585-457-3222 Fax: 585-457-3222 Email: stjohnneumannparish@gmail.com @ 3854 Main St. School Building Parish Website: www.sjnchurch.org Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am-3:00pm Facebook: St. John Neumann Catholic Community Catholic Cemeteries: Donations greatly appreciated for all Cemeteries. St. Cecilia’s Cemetery, Sheldon Site St. Mary’s Cemetery, Strykersville Site St. Nicholas Cemetery, North Java St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Java Center

Inquiries: 585-457-3222 Eucharistic Adoration: Strykersville Site --- 9:30am -7:00pm

First Friday of the Month or as announced

PARISH OFFICE: Russ Reisdorf, Office Manager Faith Formation Director –Melissa Weisenburg e-mail: mw.sjnchurch@gmail.com or call the office and leave a

message SACRAMENTS POLICY Baptism: Call the office for preparation 585-457-3222 – Baptisms on Saturdays: 12:00 Noon – Strykersville Site and Sundays: After 10:30am Mass- Sheldon Site Marriage: Six months lead time. Diocesan approved preparation program (Pre-Cana) required, after

Pastor interview Communion to the sick: Please contact Pastor for special circumstances. Monthly and Sundays by Eucharistic Ministers or Pastor Anointing of the Sick: Night or day 585-457-3222 or daily during Mass prior to surgery.

Please Pray for: world peace, our country, for those serving overseas, for victims of war, violence and natural disaster, for the sick and suffering including: Fred Marcheson, Todd Hart, Lacey Bach Moore, Carl Schiltz, Cathy Keem, Jean H., Elizabeth, Madonna Zittel, Sheri Zittel, Kathleen Anderson, Paul Switalski, Len Mazurkiewicz, Ruth Z., Prudy Allein, Peter, Gayle Lane, Jeanine Peehler, Bob Daniel, Jean Dominesey, Esther Roberts, Leona Meyer, Judy Perl, Rose Gielow, Shirley Becker, Bernie Eley, Michael Bankers, Annabelle Ziegler, Father Jim Fugle, Bob Schuessler, Bill Calmes, Sylvia Nowak, Marilyn Noecker, Mildred Ash, Liz, Lorne LeMieux, Norm Kehl, Ellsworth Smith, Sabrina Marlowe, Nancy Cox, Gerry Fugle, Linda Hall, Judy Carlson, Shaun Vonna, Mary Perry, Bill Datzler, Sabrina, David Hennenberger, Arlene Langa and Father Johnson. Please be advised after 60 days the names will be removed from the prayer list unless otherwise notified.

Strykersville: Saturday, June 27–Vigil-Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00pm [Intentions of Ed & Barb Logel—60th anniv. -Parish family] 8:00pm [+Raymond D. George-Mary Jane Almeter]

[All Parishioners] [All Parishioners] Sunday, June 28-Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am [+Bea McCormick-Mike & Denise Skrzypek] 10:30am [+Nancy Blood-family] [All Parishioners] [All Parishioners] Monday, June 29- 9:00am [+Ken Martin-Gerry & Kathy Schwab] Tuesday, June 30- 9:00am [+Charles McCormick-John & Theresa Zielinski] Wednesday, July 1- ***NO MASS*** Thursday, July 2- 9:00am [+Robert Matevia, Sr-Jeanette Mejak] Friday, July 3- 9:00am [+Rose Mary Reding-Norm & MaryAnn Metzger] Saturday, July 4–Vigil-Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00pm [+Gertrude Hyman-Philip & Joan Warner] 8:00pm [+Lisa Witt-Perry Family]

[All Parishioners] [All Parishioners] Sunday, July 5-Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am [+Paul Griffen-Alice Becker] 10:30am [+Douglas Redden-Ed & Marie Redden] [All Parishioners] [All Parishioners]

***Public masses—be mindful of the 25% capacity of churches—

Strykersville site—approx. 50 people; Sheldon site approx. 90 people per mass. Please

respect others and keep social distancing. ***

CHRIST IN THE WORD

Ministry Schedule July 4th & 5th: 5:00pm— “OUTDOOR MASS—WEATHER PERMITING” Eucharistic Ministers: Beth Reisdorf, Jen Lingenfelter Cantor: N/A Lector: Barb Logel Altar Server: N/A 8:00pm— Eucharistic Ministers: Melissa Burger, Russ Reisdorf Lector: Sue Giambrone Altar Server: N/A 8:00am-- Eucharistic Ministers: Robin LeMieux, Mike Skrzypek Lector: Theodore Herrmann Altar Server: N/A 10:30am-- Eucharistic Ministers: Stephanie George, Sharon Molik Lector: Tony Molik Altar Server: N/A Please arrange for substitute if you are unable to make your scheduled ministry—Ministers, please make sure you have a substitute if needed, as Father will not be distributing communion during this period of reopening. ****************************************

Catholic Charities and Fund for the Faith Think of Me.

****We are currently at 84.10% with only 102 contributors. of our parish goal ($31,100.00). If you

have given already--THANK YOU, but if you have not, (and we understand the economic times of this pan-

demic) please consider giving to this worthy cause, the drive ends on June 30th. (please remember donations to

Catholic Charities cannot be touched by the bank-ruptcy proceedings.) ****

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In observance of July 4th holiday,

the parish office will be closing at noon on Friday July 3rd

Upcoming Meeting: No meetings St. John Neumann Prayer Chain: If you have any requests for prayers please contact Michelle Schubert (585-689-0098) or Carol Comstock (585-317-9459) or email st.j.n.prayer@gmail.com.

Gifts to God

June 21 & 22– $4001.00 God Bless you for your generosity!

**We are truly blessed by those who have mailed in or dropped off their contributions during the pandemic. As we return to open up the

parish, thank you does not seem to be enough…let us continue to pray for one another! **

Instruction and Guidelines to follow at

St. John Neumann Parish, Strykersville, NY.

The Diocese of Buffalo is issuing new guidelines in response to corona virus (covid-19) concerns.

According to the diocese, the guidance is in stages and could be stepped up if, or when, the situation changes in the country or Western New York.

I think the first thing we have to do is normalize our emotions and realize it's okay. We all are un-certain. We don't know what the future holds. We fear the unknown. We want to be in control.”

The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in place. All who are especially vulnerable or simply

uncomfortable attending a public Liturgy are encouraged to remain at home and if

possible, view Mass via live streams, which will continue in local parishes.

If you are SICK, stay home and limit your contact with others. Please be concerned about others.

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Today’s Readings:

2 Kings 4: 8-11, 14-16a Romans 6: 3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10: 37-42

Much is demanded of a disciple, but great are the rewards. Elisha’s benefactors furnish a room for the itinerant prophet, and he goes on to make them an extraordinary promise. Saint Paul tells the Romans that those baptized in Christ are baptized into his death, but will also

live with him in eternal life. Jesus tells his apostles that each must take up his cross, but they will be rewarded with everlasting life in the

kingdom. Are we willing to be disciples as well?

Next week’s readings: Zechariah 9: 9-10

Romans 8: 9, 11-13 Matthew 11: 25-30

A VOCATION VIEW

Jesus still speaks the invitation, “Come, follow Me!” If God is calling you to priesthood or religious life, what is holding you back? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call

Fr. Andrew Lauricella at 716-847-5535. *******************************************************************

Adoration will be held on Friday July 10th

9:30am-7:00pm --- Strykersville site *****************************************************************

Reconciliation—"Confession”

• Confession regular times will resume immediately • Use of chairs in crying room (Strykersville) and

confessional (Sheldon) instead of kneelers. This will require less sanitization

• Please wear your mask during reconciliation and use disinfecting wipes to wipe down your chair and any door handles as they exit

*Never Forget Sanitizer and Mask when you come to Church*

• No Deacon, No Altar server on the Altar. Do not touch anything on the Altar.

• One lector and two Eucharistic ministers are required to help.

• A pianist and cantor are allowed. If congregation does not know hymns, they can remain silent and listen; if known, you may sing with your mask on. No Hymnal or Missalette will be provided

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Everyone should practice social distancing, in public maintain a minimum of 6 feet from the next person.

o Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

o Stay home when you are sick. o Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue

or your elbow vs. your hand (you can spread germs when touching items after coughing or sneezing into your hand).

o Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

Parishioners should bring and be prepared to wear their own masks and, a bottle of hand sanitizer for use upon entering, before receiving Communion, after receiving Communion, and after exiting the church. Catholics should plan on restricted seating, a change in the reception of Communion in order to ensure social distancing, and other appropriate measures upon entering and exiting churches.

• You are requested to bring you own sanitizer, wipes and mask when you come to Church. Stay with your mask on throughout the whole Mass

• Sit One Family per pew and occupy left – right corner—sit in every other pew or socially apart.

• When you come for the communion wear your mask and sanitize your hand, proceed with your family. Keep safe distance between families.

• Eucharistic Ministers are requested to use Mask and Sanitizer too. (one Eucharistic Minister will be at front and one will be at back), please form single line to minister and remember social dis-tancing.

• At conclusion of mass, please wipe down your pew, so it will be ready for the next mass. And exit the Church in a socially distant manner.