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THE EUCHARISTIC COMMUNITY
AT EGLISE ST. JEAN BAPTISTE
Bread Broken for a New World
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
ACTS 7:55-60 REVELATIONS 22:12-14,20 JOHN 17:20-26
THE GATHER HYMNAL: #970
MAY 28-29, 2022
The Pastor’s Reflections
W e’re celebrating the last Sunday of
Easter, the seventh Sunday. We’ve
been on a spiritual high as we reviewed and
The fourth Sunday of Easter Jesus looked
into our eyes. Love radiated from him as he
embraced us and comforted us. He whispered
contemplated the Resurrection of Jesus. to us his promise of future glory. “My sheep
On Easter Sunday we were with Mary hear my voice; I know them, and they follow
Magdalene when she discovered that the body me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never
of Jesus was gone. We watched Peter as he perish.”
bent down to look into the empty tomb. We On the fifth Sunday we listened to Jesus as
witnessed John gazing into the tomb with the we’ve never listened before. He imparted to us
new eyes of faith. the secret of eternal life. “I give you a new com-
The following Sunday after we heard Tho- mandment: love one another. As I have loved
mas say that he would never believe that Jesus you, so you also should love one another. This
is how they will know that you are my disci-
was alive unless he touched his wounds. We
ples, if you have love for one another.”
watched his face when Jesus showed him his
He made a promise to us the following
hands and his side. We came to realize that
week. He told us that the Father would send
Thomas doubted because he had detached
us the Advocate, the Holy Spirit. He promised
himself from the faith community, the body of
that the Spirit would be our guarantee that
Christ.
throughout the centuries Jesus would remain
The third Sunday we felt the cool morning with us. He would continue to teach us. He
breeze along the Sea of Galilee. We saw Peter, promised that we would experience peace – not
Nathaniel, Thomas and a few others catching the world’s idea of peace – true peace – peace
153 very large fish. We saw Jesus feeding them of mind and heart – the peace that rests on us
with bread and fish, and then freeing Peter as we lay our heads against our Father’s
from the shackles of his three betrayals. We breast.
heard Peter called. We heard ourselves called. The week of weeks is over. Now we wait for
“Follow me.” the new breath of the Spirit.
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
The weekend collection for Sunday amounted to total: $ 5,465.50
Cash $ 1,869
Checks $ 2,574
PayPal $ 157.50
WeShare $ 865.00
Thank You.
Dear Friends,
The work on the elevator has begun. Happily, we collected the funds for this project last year. The
parts have only come in this month.
Over the past year, however, we have had a few emergencies. During the early part of the
Summer we were forced to replace two wooden floors in the community center that suddenly buck-
led.
Also, last summer we had to erect scaffolds on the two towers to repair two leaks. While we had
the scaffold up we decided to take care of some pointing that was part of a long-range pointing pro-
ject we were anticipating.
When we turned the heat on in the church in September we had a substantial flood originating
from several radiators in the area around the Shrine of St. Anne. It turned out that the ancient
steam valves had given out. We ended up changing the 60 of them on the 75th and 76th street sides
of the church.
We began an extensive security job last Spring which is still dragging on because of scheduling
issues and problems with delivery of components. We’re covering all the entrances with security
cameras, putting in security locks and installing internet access to the rectory, church and commu-
nity center.
Finally, in August we had to address an emergency drainage problem in the boiler room before we
could turn on the heat.
The costs of all these projects amounted to $260,000. We have good relationships with all our
vendors. They understand that it will take time to pay down the bills, and they are OK with it.
Now, the good news. In addition to the Easter collection, St. Jean’s received two $10,000 gifts
and a $50,000 gift. These will be used to begin chipping away at those outstanding bills. We extend a
huge and very grateful thanks to these donors and all of you for your loyalty and generosity.
Father Kamas
Memorial Mass for Pierrette Hogan
Tuesday May 31st, 2022 at 4:30pm
Pierrette was a long time parishioner and long time usher at St. Jean’s..
Join us as we honor her memory..
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NEW YORK COMMON PANTRY MUSIC OF THE LITURGY
Please leave your donations at Saint Joseph’s
altar or bring them to the parish office. Thank you all The Order of Mass Begins in
for your continual support! GATHER No. 970
PRELUDE: Chorale Prelude On “Salzburg”
Canned Vegetables Jelly
Dry Soups --J. William Greene
Mixes Nuts
Dried Fruits Cooking Oils (No Glass)
Applesauce (No Glass) HYMN OF GATHERING:
Crackers No. 463 “At The Lambs’ High Feast”
Granola Bars
Peanut Butter
Rice
Canned Tuna /Salmon
PENITENTIAL RITE
LITURGY OF THE WORD
TODDLER PLAYGROUP FIRST READING
RESPONSORIAL PSALM:
The Toddler “The Lord Is King, The Lord Most High
Over All The Earth.”
Playgroup is in ac-
tive session. It is SECOND READING
continuing to pro- GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
vide a wonderful GOSPEL AND HOMILY
source of enrich-
CREED #143
ment and fun for
PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS:
the children. No. 551 “Let All Things Now Living”
We are proud to offer a loving atmosphere HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
where the little ones can come and have their
MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION
first school experience, making new friends and
GREAT AMEN
learning how nice it can be to go to school.
COMMUNION RITE
With the coming of Spring, it is time to look
THE LORD’S PRAYER
into activities for the upcoming school year.
Call the Director, Pauline Reenock, at: (212) LAMB OF GOD
288-5082 ext. 10 or email her MUSIC AT COMMUNION:
No. 476 “Send Us Your Spirit”
at plinktr@gmail.com for more information. Visit 11 AM: “Give Ear Unto Me”--Benedetto Marcello
us anytime! All Covid regulations have been ar-
CONCLUDING RITE
ranged and will be followed. We are following
BLESSING and DISMISSAL
the current CDC guidelines and all adults in
RECESSIONAL:
attendance must show proof of vaccination. No. 666 “Go Make Of All Disciples”
Postlude: Sortie--Louis J.A. Leférbure-Wély
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MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, May 29
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER DANCES WE DANCE PRESENTS:
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
9:00 Sandra Garrett Whitehead PASSAGES
11:00 Pepe Del Barrio
4:00 Mario Gigante dances by Isadora Duncan, Francesca Todesco,
and guest choreographer Catherine Gallant
MONDAY, May 30
12:00 Jane Frank June 3rd-5th Friday-Sunday
Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM
TUESDAY, May 31
Sunday at 3:00 PM
12:00 For the Parishioners & For All
Enrolled in the St. Anne’s Shrine
Tickets
WEDNESDAY, June 1 General Admission: $30
SAINT JUSTIN Students & seniors: $20
12:00 Eloy Ramos
For reservations call 1-800-838-3006 or visit
THURSDAY, June 2 www.danceswedance.org
12:00 Russell Battaglia Dances We Dance (DWD), the newly created
FRIDAY, June 3 New York-based dance company, will present
12:00 Ana Maria Rodriguez PASSAGES, its first self-produced season June 3-
5, 2022. DWD is a small, dedicated team of
SATURDAY, June 4 dancers whose passion will bring to life the
12:00 Klajdi Plasari repertory works of Isadora Duncan and new
5:00 Joseph & Marion McBride choreography by Catherine Gallant and
Francesca Todesco.
PARISH OFFICE
The office will be closed on
Monday, May 30, 2022 in ob-
servance of Memorial day. The
office will re-open on Tuesday,
May 31, 2022.
Broadway Bound Players proudly presents: Frozen
Jr! May 28th, 2pm, at the Theater at St. Jean.
Back with their first production since the pandemic
began, The Broadway Bound Players are so excited to
be back at St. Jean's. BBP is a fully subsidized middle
school musical theater program serving stu-
dents under-resourced in the arts. Their ensemble is
rooted in community building, social emotional devel-
opment, mindfulness, and emboldening their unique
Scan the QR code with
voices.
your Smartphone or Frozen Jr. explores themes of acceptance, the im-
portance of family, isolation, emotional intelligence,
smart device to check and the power of love- all themes that resonate with us
after such a challenging few years! We hope you'll join
out St. Jean Baptiste us for Frozen Jr, and support the amazing work of
NYC students!
regular service schedule. Tickets are free: https://bbpfrozen.eventbrite.com
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THE 2022 CARDINAL’S APPEAL
Just as in prior years, we are being asked, as Catholics of the Archdiocese of New York, to join together to
participate in the CARDINAL’S ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP APPEAL. We trust that we will continue, through your
generosity, to respond to those who are in need as well as assisting the needs of the Archdiocese.
The goal this year is $21,000,000, and will be distributed in the following way:
• $10 MM – Assistance for Financially
Vulnerable Parishes
• 6 MM – Charitable Outreach
and Pastoral Support
• 3 MM – Evangelization, Communications,
and Catholic Education
• 1 MM – Formation of New Priests
• 1 MM – Care for Retired Priests
Some members of the parish participate in the APPEAL every year. We thank them for their participation. We
reach out in a special way to those who did not participate in last year’s APPEAL or have never participated.
Please consider a donation this year.
The Archdiocese has set the goal for St Jean Baptiste at $108,000. You should have received a letter from Car-
dinal Dolan along with a pledge card to make your gift. If not, there are envelopes at the rear of the church for
your convenience. Your participation in the APPEAL is what matters most, not the size of your gift. Last year fewer
than 100 parishioners participated in the APPEAL. Hopefully, many more will participate this year.
Thank you for all you do, and thank you for your participation in this year’s APPEAL.
Fr. John A. Kamas, SSS
Pastor
NUMBER
GOAL PLEDGE GIVEN
OF GIFTS
$108,500 $43,842 $41,512 98
YOUNG ADULT MASS WITH CARDINAL DOLAN
You are invited to join the Office of Young Adult Outreach on Wednesday, June 1st at St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
460 Madison Avenue, New York, NY for Mass with His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan. Adoration and
Confessions will be available from 7-7:30 p.m. Mass begins at 7:30 p.m. Music by Marie Miller. There will be a
social after the Mass. For more information, visit Facebook.com/catholicnyc, follow us on Instagram
@CatholicNYC, or our website, CatholicNYC.com.
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SCHEDULE OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES PARTICIPATE IN THE MASS AT HOME
Weekday Schedule You can see Father Kamas celebrating the mass by
Church opens at 11:30 AM going to the website at www.sjbny.org and clicking
Confessions from 11:30 to 11:55 on WATCH THE MASS on the home page.
Mass at 12:00PM
Church closes at 1:00 PM
ST. JEAN BAPTISTE STORE
Saturday Schedule
Church opens at 11:30 AM The store is located in the vestibule of the
Confessions from 11:30 until 11:55 church. Regular store hours are Sundays 10:00 AM
Mass at 12:00PM to 1:00 PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:00
Church closes at 1:00 PM AM until 2:00 PM.
Church opens at 4:30 PM Candles, Holy Water, Healing Oil on sale daily
Confessions from 4:30 until 4:55 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Parish office.
Mass at 5:00 PM
Church closes at 6:00 PM
Sunday Schedule SAINT ANNE’S BLESSED OIL
Church opens at 8:30 AM
Mass at 9:00AM St. Anne’s Oil has been blessed by a priest and
Mass at 11:00 AM touched by the relic of St. Anne. It is a sacramental
Mass at 4:00 PM used while praying for healing. To anoint yourself or
Church closes at 5:00 PM
another person, make the sign of the cross on the
After the weekday and Saturday Masses forehead with the blessed oil, state the purpose for
until 1:00 PM and from the anointing, and then say the prayer to St. Anne.
Noon until 4:00PM on Sunday
The oil comes in 2 oz. bottles along with a prayer
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
card. It can be purchased at the church store in the
vestibule, or at the rectory, 184 East 76th Street. The
suggested donation for the oil is $8.00 per bottle. Oil
may be mailed with an additional cost for postage.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC?
JOIN OUR FAITH COMMUNITY Call the Pastor, Fr.
Please register at the parish house, 184 East 76th John, at 212-288-5082
Street on weekdays only during office hours: 11:00
x10 to answer your ques-
AM until 4:00 PM.
tions about the process or
to register. Preparation
BAPTISMS & MARRIAGES & FUNERALS
includes weekly classes,
To schedule a baptism, a marriage or a funeral personal spiritual direc-
please contact the parish office to speak with Fr. tion, and various rites that
John Kamas.
take place throughout the
INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP course of the liturgical
year. We welcome baptized
You can submit the names of friends or relatives
who need prayers for what-ever reason. Please Catholics who are seeking the Sacrament of Confir-
send them to sjbrcc@yahoo.com and they will be mation to join with this group as part of their prepa-
passed on to the group. Praying for each other is a
powerful ministry. ration.
6PARISH STAFF CONGREGATION OF NOTRE DAME
John A. Kamas, SSS Pastor ST. JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL
Bernard Camiré, SSS, Parish Associate Maria Cassano, CND, Principal
Lennix Lewis, Chief Operating Officer Alla Anne Boyle, CND
Francisco Francisco, Facilities Manager Barbara Costello, CND, Tutor
Pauline Reenock, Director of the Toddler Program Eileen Good, CND, Bursar
Angelica Contreras, Parish Secretary
Michael Lorch, Trustee IN RESIDENCE
Jay Mitchell, Trustee Anne Conlon, CND
Nancy Downing, CND
CONGREGATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Ann Marie Levangie, CND
Bernard Camiré, SSS SUPPORT STAFF
James Hayes, SSS Robert Addison
John A. Kamas, SSS Manuel Batista
Thomas Mella, SSS Pablo Checo
Ana Maria Feliz Lara
PARISH OFFICE
Wilfredo Ortiz
212-288-5082 Ext. 10
Isaac Quansah
184 East 76 Street, NY, NY 10021
José Reyes
Office Hours:
St Jean Baptiste High School
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
173 EAST 75 STREET, NY, NY 10021
Saturday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM 212-288-1645
Sunday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM www.stjean.org
Website: www.sjbny.org
212-288-5082, ext. 10 Toddler Play Group
212-472-2853, ext. 2
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