Every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary time
September 1, 2013
Every one who exalts himself will be humbled,
but the one who humbles himself will be
exalted
The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Southampton, NY
Welcome to the Basilica Parish of the
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
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.
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
Parish Leadership:
Contact Us
Finance Committee
Fred Weinfurt (trustee)
Pat Jordan (trustee)
Jay Diesing
John Neknez
Parish Office
168 Hill Street Southampton, NY
Pastoral Council
In formation
Liturgy
Jack Hanlon
Consolation
Sr. Barbara McKenna, RSM
Adult Faith Formation
Jennifer Ferrantino
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.
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.
P: 631-283-0097, option 0
F: 631-283-3836
W: www.shjmbasilica.org
E: parishoffice@shjmbasilica.org
M-F 9 AM - 4:30 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
BASILICA PARISH OF SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time :: September 1, 2013
Readings: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Heb 12: 18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14 1, 7-14
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, Sept 7 5 PM Father Gill
SERVERS
C & L Yastrzemski
E.M.’S
T. Cavallaro, A. Fiore, M. Lynch
LECTORS
H. Reister, S. Wilson
Sunday, Sept 8
8 AM Father Ed Kiernan
SERVERS
Lenahan Family
E.M.’S
K. Duggan, D. Gilmartin, M. King,
L. McClain, J. Taranto
LECTORS
K. King-Bush, M. Mackey
GREETERS K. Moffa
SERVERS
E.M.’S
LECTORS
GREETERS
9:30 AM Father Mike Vetrano
L. Arresta, V. Ching-Roa, M. Terry,
O. Valle
T. Alegria, G. Arresta, A. Lesta,
M. McDonald, Sr. B. McKenna
J. Kepczynska, C. Muller
J. McCulley
LECTORS
GREETERS
11 AM Father Mike Vetrano
M & W Bellucci
S. Adelante, G. Bauer, J. Cleary,
P. Jordan, S. McCulley
J. Hanlon, P. Jordan
C. Brown, C. Butler
SERVERS
E.M.’S
LECTORS
5 PM Father Gill
A. O’Brien, H. Reyes
J. Costa, G. Reisig
S. O’Brien, K. Rossi
SERVERS
E.M.’S
ALTAR MINISTRY
ALTARS: — September, M. Nugent, M. McLane
ALTAR CLOTHS: G. Bauer
HAND LINENS - September 2-15—K. Ciriello
SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL
September 1—D. Podlaski
September 8—J. McCarthy
HAMPTON CENTER
September 1—S. Raynor
September 6—Sr. Barbara, Sr. Assunta—Mass
September 8—D. Dwyer, A. Beatty
Rosary—September 5—B. Medler
The Parish office will be closed on
September 2nd for Labor Day.
Mass Intentions for the Week of September 2-8
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
12:00
8:00
12:00
12:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
12:00
5 PM
8:00
9:30
11:00
12:30
5 PM
Mary Lyons
Ral Welker
Sr. Joanne M. Ward, SC
Living & Deceased members of
the Donohue & Hogan Families
Thomas A. Wagner
Ruth G. Lynch (L)
Sr. Rose Taranto
People of the Parish
Mary Ellen Welsh, Bessie Croke,
Dennis P. O’Connor
Mass in Spanish
Mary Ellen Welsh
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.
Financial Realities and Stewardship
The August 25th collection was $11,062. Thank you
for your generosity!
Pastor’s Letter
A Celebration of Life!
August 31/ September 1
Dear Parish Family,
Last summer one of the first groups to come and speak with me about the life of Sacred Hearts was
Mary Steinbrecher, Pat Corrigan, and Joan Heinz. They were excited about the possibility of renewing
a wonderful tradition at Sacred Hearts — the annual end of summer party. That event comes to reality
this weekend through their faith and generous work. At the time of our initial discussion, Mary was
doing very well in her battle against cancer and she was full of energy and life. I could sense in her a
depth of faith and wonderful passion for life and for seeing our church community come alive.
Just a couple of months later her disease progressed and she passed from us on October 30, 2012. I
visited her at home the week before and we had a chance to talk and pray. As a priest, I have had
many conversations with those who are sick and those near to dying and I always find their faith and
hope inspiring. But Mary was special. She was at peace but she was clearly unhappy that this life, this
wonderful life, was coming to a close for her. She wanted to see this event. She wanted more of the
love and life of her family. She wanted to be a part of everything that was happening in this church, in
this community, and in her family. She was clearly in love with life. Her life was truly a celebration
of life itself.
As we remember her this weekend, we honor both her generous work and her spirit. She is literally
one of those who built this community. Mary lived here all her life, attended Sacred Hearts School,
and celebrated all the important events of her life in this community. She wanted the best for her
parish and for her community, and she lived and worked to make that happen. Her spirit of love for
life is very much alive in the minds and hearts of all those who gather here this weekend.
Life is an amazing gift. It needs to be celebrated, embraced, and loved. We do that when we build
bridges of love and friendship among all the members of all our communities. Life is too short to
dwell on the things that divide us. We need to be grateful, especially for one another.
Thank you, Mary, for being our inspiration. May this weekend be A Celebration of Life!
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Michael A. Vetrano
A Note from Religious Education Director: Jennifer Ferrantino
Like many of you, we in the Religious Education Office are getting ready for
September. We offer classes Sunday mornings immediately following the
9:30 AM Family Mass for grades 1 – 8; Wednesday afternoons at 3:50 – 5
PM for grades 1 – 6; and Wednesday evenings from 7 – 8 PM for grades 7
and 8. Classes begin Sunday, September 22, 2013, and Wednesday,
September 25, 2013. Registration forms are available on our newly
constructed web page Sacred Hearts Religious Education. Please return your
registration forms and payment before September 1, 2013. www.shjmbasilica.org
NEED HELP!
As we finalize our classes for the year we are still in need of a First Grade
Teacher on Sundays and a Third Grade Teacher on Wednesdays. Your help is
much appreciated!
Do Your Want to Become a Catholic?
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults)
Weekly meetings to discuss the Catholic faith beginning with an
“inquiry” phase to answer questions and explore some of the teachings of the Church.
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
Religious Education
Calling All First Grade Parents and New or Returning Participants:
To begin our wonderful journey of faith formation or rejoin please contact the Religious Education
Office. Our registration forms are available on our web page under First Time Registration and
Registration Form 2013-2014.
The Annual Summer Party under the Tent Returns!
August 31st
You and your friends are invited to a
Celebration of Life
In remembrance of Mary Steinbrecher
Evening Cocktail Party
6:30 PM—8:30 PM
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April 21 to 30, 2014
Join our Pastor Fr. Mike on journey of faith:
Lourdes and the Shrines of the Sacred Heart
I would like to invite you all to consider joining me on a journey to France!
Our pilgrimage will visit some of the most celebrated spiritual places in our
Catholic faith.
If you are interested in being part of this pilgrimage I will be holding an information night on
Monday, September 9, at 7 PM in the rectory. You may view and download a full itinerary
and information sheet on our website: www.shjmbasilica.org
In celebration of the
Year of Faith, the
Diocese of Rockville Centre
offers this Pilgrimage to the
Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception
Please save the date and join us, together with
faithful from all across our diocese, on
Saturday, September 28, 2013
for a day-long experience filled with
opportunities for
Bus departs Sacred Hearts Basilica
Parking lot at 6 AM
Contact Gina Arresta:
631-287-3122
Pilgrimage Opportunities
Lourdes: Our journey will begin in Lourdes where we will visit the site of the appearance of Mary
to Saint Bernadette. We will have time to join in the evening candlelight processions, visit the
church of Bernadette's baptism and home of her birth, and of course many opportunities for prayer
and to visit the healing waters of Lourdes.
Paris: What would a trip to France be without some time in Paris! We will visit places both famous
and spiritual: The Eiffel tower, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, and Shrine to the Immaculate
Conception.
Lisieux: From Paris we will take a day excursion to the birthplace and church of St. Therese
Paray-Le-Monial: Included in our journey will be a overnight in this beautiful mountain town —
the place of the revelation of the Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.
Parish Events
A little SHJM History —
The year is 1961-1962 at Sacred Heart School — can you name
the coach or any of the players?
Answers on our website!
Ministry of Praise for Life comes to SHJM
This fall we are beginning a ministry of praise for life. A ministry of praise is made up of parishioners
who agree to set aside some time each day to pray for an important cause. Here at SHJM our ministry
of praise will be dedicated to the many issues that our Church calls life issues. Life issues that affect
the humanity and dignity of every person but most especially those that Pope Francis speaks of as
being on the margins of our society: the unborn, the very old, the poor, those in struggling families,
those in prison. It is a wonderful ministry for people who are homebound and wish to use their time to
pray for others but it is a wonderful ministry for any person who can devote a few minutes a day to
prayer. We will be holding an enrollment for our ministry of praise members and each member will
receive a prayer book to use each day. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please send your
information to the parish office so we can contact you:
Ministry of Praise, Sacred Hearts Basilica, 168 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968
Tear off here ……………………………………………………………………………..
Yes, I am interested in joining the Ministry of Praise
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Visitors: Become a Friend of the Basilica
At Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary we are happy to welcome people from around the world
who visit our community and enjoy the beauty and relaxation of this special place. We would
love to count you among our friends and keep you up to date on all that is happening here.
Please consider becoming a friend of the Basilica! Just fill out the form below and send it to
our parish office. 168 Hill Street, Southampton NY 11968
Yes I would like to become a Friend of the Basilica.
Name: ______________________________ Home Address: ______________________
Home City : _________________________ State: ______________________
Postal Code: _________________________ Country: ___________________
Email Address: ______________________
Phone: _____________________
Family Members;
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Name
Birthdate
Relationship
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Name
Birthdate
Relationship
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Name
Birthdate
Relationship
Check the one that best describes you:
__ A regular summer resident
___ I vacation here for a short time each summer
__ Just visiting
Is there any special way we can help you?
___ Send me emails of special events ___ Keep me on your mailing list
___ Include me in your voice / phone messages
___ I would like to become a member of the parish_____________
Visitors Page
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Name
Birthdate
Relationship
Thank You One and All
It had been a great summer and we thank all of those who worked together to bring us the wonderful events we have
enjoyed week by week. And so a special thanks to:
Summer at SHJM
Jay Diesing, Charlene Kagel, and JoAnn Morse for planning our summer concert series.
Pat Corrigan, Joan Heinz, Charlie and Jean Mottern for planning our tent party.
The volunteers who sold super raffle tickets each week.
Bill Kunzer and Jose Hernandez for setting up each week.
Beau Hulse for being our Frank Sinatra. The Buonaspina family, Ashley Bell, The Southampton Arts Festival and
Tom Humbert for their beautiful performances.
Our Sponsors: La Parmigiana, Sip and Soda, East End Accounting, UBS Financial Services, Goldman Sachs, Jay
Diesing and Charlene Kagel for providing hospitality each week.
Members of Adult Faith Formation for providing hospitality each week especially: Kathy Malfitani, Kathy Jordan,
Donna Salm and Joe Taranto. .
Marty Rogers, Ed Callaghan, John Wegorzewski, and Michael Mackey for helping us publicize all our events.
Tours of our Basilica
Both regular parishioners and visitors will want to take advantage of our weekly Basilica tours. A
short tour of our beautiful church is held each Sunday in the summer after the 9:30 AM Mass. We
are also happy to arrange a special tour for any group. Just call the rectory.
Hope House Annual Bike Tour Fundraiser
“In honor of Hope House Ministries, Fr. Francis Pizzarelli, SMM, and the
entire Hope House Ministries family, we are proud to extend to you a very
special invitation to our .
14th Annual Montauk We Hope Bike Tour
Saturday, September 7 — 7:00 a.m.
Contact: TRITEC (631) 751-0300
Piano Accompanists
SHJM Music Ministry is looking for skilled adult piano players to share their
time and talent with our faith community. Summer is a wonderful time to
learn music and work with our current team of dedicated and accomplished
pianists. To learn more about this ministry, please call JoAnn Morse at 2834583.
Main Altar flowers
Were given in loving memory of August A. Petrillo
by his wife, Irene.
Blessed Mother’s Altar flowers
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
Dr. Dominic Sacco
Aubrie Press Rodecker
Bruce Peterson
Prayer and Spirituality
Beginning at TRITEC Real Estate, East Setauket
Adult Faith Formation :: September 23 at 7 PM
Faith and Health Care Decisions
What every Catholic needs to know
Faith Formation and Adult Education
Fr. Mike Vetrano
Modern medicine is both wonderful and
frighteningly complicated. Just 50 years ago
people were born and people died without much
to consider or decide about. Today things are
different. Many have already faced difficult
health care decisions for family members. We
wonder who will decide things for us if we
cannot make our own decisions. Many wonder
what a person of faith should think about life
support, artificial nutrition, organ donation, and
the care of the seriously ill.
This evening will explore the changes in medicine and the development of Catholic medical ethics.
This will be a practical evening, giving you the information you need to prepare for these decisions.
It will also be spiritual since the way we face these issues if often a profound encounter with our
faith, trust, and belief.
Career Planning Strategies Workshop — September 21
Have you considered changing your career or job or finding a new direction in your
life? Have you been adversely affected by the declining job market and are seeking
new employment? If you have recently been displaced from a position, you know
how difficult it can be to find new work. Going on an interview can be stressful and
sometimes terrifying. The landscape is competitive and changing quickly. Social
media can affect your job search.
This full day workshop will show you how to confidently plan, organize and succeed in your job search in a supportive environment. The program will meet on
Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 9:00am-4:00pm at The Basilica Parish of the
Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary Parish Center.
Career Planning Strategies Agenda
Getting started: creating an action plan and
portfolio of accomplishments
Resume writing: learn to write an effective
resume and other important preparation
How to brand yourself: the power of being
different
Job search strategies: finding a job is a full
time job
The program will be facilitated by Dr. Deborah B. Sorgi and
Robert V. Barcia. Dr. Sorgi is a sales, marketing, and
operations executive with general management and global
experience in educational publishing. She is an adjunct
professor, faculty mentor and in-service facilitator for an
online university where she teaches Strategies for Success
and Career Development. Mr. Barcia is a communications
strategist with 10+ years of experience in social media, public
relations, marketing, team development and brand messaging
in health and educational publishing.
Career development is an ongoing process. Indicate your interest today and get one step closer to personal and professional
fulfillment. Youth parishioners are invited to attend too! Call or Email Father Mike and tell him to reserve a spot just for
you! Seating is limited. Please RSVP by Friday, September 13th at pastor@shjmbasilica.org or 631-283-0097 x311. Bring
your own lunch!
Clases de Inglés - Inscripciones para las clases de inglés
de BOCES se llevarán a cabo lunes martes y miércoles, 9,
10 y 11 de septiembre, de las 9 AM a la 1 PM en el
Centro Parroquial; y de las 5 a 9 PM en el Middle School,
avenida Ponquogue. La inscripción vale $25, solo en
money orden.
Inscripción para Clases de Catecismo para Niños - Cada
domingo después de la Misa en el Apostolado Hispano.
.XXII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario. Año C. Ilustración © 2001 K. Sullivan. Printed from
www.Liturgy.com
Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 2001, OCP. Derechos reservados
Enriquecidos por Aquel - Las lecturas de hoy apuntan
directamente a la forma en que nos relacionamos con
Dios. En la medida en que hagamos a un lado la
envidia, el rencor y la maldad para hacernos
vulnerables a la fuerza de Dios, seremos enriquecidos
por Aquel que nos ama. By Juan J. Sosa, Pbro., from Liturgia y Canción
Rincón de Información
Curso Pre-Bautismal
Domingo, 29 de sept., 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 1º de septiembre, el 6
de oct. y el 3 de noviembre.
Preparación Pre Matrimonial – Para casarse por la iglesia, haga una cita para una entrevista con el Padre Hugo o
el Padre Esteban. El curso pre-matrimonial se da por seis
domingos, de las 9 AM al mediodía y comienza el primer
domingo de junio, octubre o feb.
Proclamas Matrimoniales – Tercera Noticia
Antonio González y Natali Bahena
Jeffry Madriz y Maria de Jesús Palma
Pablo Ortega y Pamela Pescatore
El Asesor de Inmigración de Caridades Católicas
En el Apostolado Hispano, el jueves, 12 de septiembre de
La Virgen del Cisne - Todos están cordialmente las 2:00 – 5:00 PM
invitados a la Celebración de La Virgen del Cisne el
13, 14 y 15 de septiembre en la Parroquia de Santa Comunidad de Oración para Adultos y Familias
Teresita en Montauk. Habrá la procesión/caminata el Los martes a las 7:30 PM en la el salón parroquial. El
viernes a la medianoche, el rosario a las 7:00 PM el tercer martes de cada mes se reúne en la iglesia para la
sábado y la procesión al campo deportivo para la Misa hora santa.
y convivencia el domingo.
Divina Misericordia - Misa en la Basílica cada cuarto
Encuentro de Culturas – Le queremos invitar al miércoles a las 8:00 PM.
Encuentro de Culturas en Hampton Bays el sábado, 5
de octubre de 6:00 a 10:00 PM en el Centro Requisitos para el Bautismo de un Niño
Comunitario. El Encuentro de Culturas es una Curso: Para bautizar a su hijo, es necesario que los padres
celebración para toda la familia con el propósito de y padrinos asistan al curso pre-bautismal. Traiga consigo
celebrar nuestra cultura latina en el mes de la el acto de nacimiento del niño.
Hispanidad y además de recaudar fondos para los Padrinos: Debe escoger a los padrinos conscientes de los
servicios y ministerios del Apostolado Hispano. Habrá requisitos. Los padrinos tienen que haber recibido sus
música, mucha comida, bailes y muchas actividades tres sacramentos de iniciación (Bautismo, Primera
para toda la familia. ¡Vengan a celebrar! El 20 de Comunión y confirmación) y deben poder comulgar, es
decir no deben estar viviendo en unión libre o casados por
octubre habrá otro Encuentro en East Hampton.
civil nada más, El padrino (madrina) debe ser un(a)
Sacramentos para Adultos - La clase de Confirmación soltero(a) o debe ser casado por la iglesia.
o Comunión o Bautismo para adultos comenzará el Permisos: Si viven afuera de la zona servida por el
miércoles, 11 de septiembre en al Apostolado Hispano Apostolado Hispano, necesitan una carta de su párroco
en Southampton o el jueves, 12 de septiembre en la dándonos permiso para bautizar su hijo.
Padre Esteban: Cel: 631-375-1001; Fax: 631-287-0986
escuelita en East Hampton
Apostolado Hispano: 631-283-4379
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Humildad - Hoy Jesús nos enseña cómo venir a su
Banquete de Bodas celestial, no apretándose en los
asientos de enfrente, sino buscando el último lugar. La
humildad es un trabajo de toda la vida, es la confianza
de ser “uno mismo”. Ésta es una estrategia que, si se
practica, permite que cada cual encuentre su sitio ante
Dios. El propio Jesús lo hizo en la Última Cena, al
hacer el trabajo de un esclavo: lavó los pies de sus
Apóstoles. “El hombre prudente medita en su corazón
las sentencias de los otros, y su gran anhelo es saber
escuchar”. Y tú, ¿estás escuchando al Señor hoy? Texto:
September 1, 2013
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Kid’s Page
Sharing the Gospel
Most of the guests at a wedding party
are crowding around the bride and groom.
When the bride sees you sitting outside,
she says, "Come inside and drink some
punch." God will have a big feast at the
end of the world. When he sees you
standing outside the gates of heaven, he
will put his arm around you and say,
"Come right on in, my child. I've been
waiting for you."
Prayer
Lord, thank you for finding me when
others leave me out.
Something to Draw
Draw God walking into heaven with his
arm around you.
Mission for the Week
I will take a glass of water and a cookie
to my parents.