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INFANT JESUS
                                  Roman Catholic Church
                                        110 Myrtle Avenue
                                   Port Jefferson, NY 11777
                                       www.infantjesus.org
                                                 founded in 1903

                               June 13, 2021
         Pastor
Father Patrick M. Riegger
    Parochial Vicars
 Father Francis Lasrado
Father Rolando Ticllasuca
     Rectory Office
      631-473-0165
                                   Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital circa 1941
Pastoral Staff                                                               Parish Contacts
         Weekend Assistant                                                 Rectory:                 General Information:             631-473-0165
         Father Jack Moore, Retired                                                                 Fax:                             631-331-8094
  Hospital Chaplains In Residence                                                                   E-Mail:            Rectory@InfantJesus.org
  Father Henry Vas - St. Charles Hospital                                                           Website:               www.infantjesus.org
  Father Matthew Udobi - Mather Hospital
                                                                           Bookkeeping:             Dcn. Carlito Roman               631-473-0165
                                                       Summer
             Parish Trustees                          Seminarian
                                                                           Facility Manager:
                                                     Stephen Rooney                                 Lucy Paplin                     631-473-0165
   Robert Coughlan       Ralph Cerullo
                                                                           Parish Ministries:
                 Permanent Deacons                                         Religious Education:     Corinne Addiss                   631-928-0447
  Deacon Michael J. Byrne     Deacon Kenneth J. Clifford
    Deacon Pat Gerace           Deacon Carlito P. Roman                    Spanish Ministry:        Fr. Rolando Ticllasuca 631-473-0165
              Deacon Richard E. Waldman                                    Social Ministry          Vicki Rybak                     631-331-6145
              \Ç `xÅÉÜ|tÅ * Deacon William J. Powers                       (Parish Outreach):

                           Weekend Schedule for INTENTIONS
 Those of you who are unable to attend Mass are encouraged to follow Mass                                                  PLEASE VISIT
                                                                                                                       WWW.INFANTJESUS.ORG
  online or on TV. EWTN ~ Altice-Optimum Ch.135 / Fios Ch.285 : Da ily M a ss a t 8 AM                                  FOR MORE OPTIONS
     CFN ~ Altice-Optimum Ch.29 / Fios Ch.296: M-F 8:30 AM, 12:30 PM, Sundays 11 AM, 7 PM                                 AND UPDATES!!

                Saturday, June 12th                                                           Saturday, June 19th
                 The Immaculate Heart of Mary                                                       St. Romuald, Abbot
                  2 Cor 5:14-21; Lk 2:41-51                                                     2 Cor 12:1-10; Mt 6:24-34
          9:00 AM       Fr. Henry        People of the Parish                           9:00 AM          Fr. Henry          People of the Parish
          5:00 PM      Fr. Matthew        Erlita Dent Cassidy                           5:00 PM      Fr. Matthew               Todd Treharne
    Chapel 5:15 PM     Fr. Francis              George Lyzak                    Chapel 5:15 PM           Fr. Henry          Father’s Day Novena
                 Sunday, June 13th                                                              Sunday, June 20th
     Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time                                              Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

          7:30 AM      Fr. Rolando        Diana Quartararo                              7:30 AM          Fr. Patrick        Father’s Day Novena

          8:45 AM      Fr. Rolando        Spanish Intentions                            8:45 AM      Fr. Rolando             Spanish Intentions
                       (Spanish Mass)                                                                (Spanish Mass)
                                        2nd Lt. James B. Lynch                         10:30 AM         Fr. Francis           Mildred Pitcher
         10:30 AM       Fr. Patrick
                                          & Bernard O’Neil
         12:00 PM       Fr. Henry             Robert Regina                            12:00 PM         Fr. Francis            Frank Campo

          5:00 PM      Fr. Matthew         Patricia Pennisi                             5:00 PM      Fr. Matthew               John Squitieri
                                                                                                                              Susan & Michael
   Chapel 8:30 AM      Fr. Francis              Paul J. Reilly                 Chapel 8:30 AM            Fr. Patrick
                                                                                                                                 Udavchak
  Chapel 10:00 AM      Fr. Rolando        William LaBarbera                   Chapel 10:00 AM        Fr. Rolando               Vincent Autino
                        Fr. Rolando                                                                  Fr. Matthew
  Chapel 11:30 AM      (Family Mass)      Joseph F. Razzano                   Chapel 11:30 AM       (Family Mass)             Hans Behringer
                                          Weekday Mass Intentions and Readings
                                                                 6:50 AM                  9:00 AM                             Readings

 Monday, June 14th               Weekday                   Jesus Ginebra               Eddie Sullivan              2 Cor 6:1-10; Mt 5:38-42

 Tuesday, June 15th              Weekday                 Bibliana Medina               Thomas Palace                 2 Cor 8:1-9; Mt 5:43-48

Wednesday, June 16th             Weekday                   Vivian LaRosa               Natalina Rotoli           2 Cor 9:6-11; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

                                                           People of the
Thursday, June 17th              Weekday                      Parish
                                                                                      Arthur Werkle Sr.                2 Cor 11:1-11; Mt 6:7-15

                                                           People of the
  Friday, June 18th              Weekday                      Parish
                                                                                  Anthony F. Gawrych            2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Mt 6:19-23
June 13, 2021                                                                                  Page 3

                         A Message From Deacon Pat Gerace

How does one begin something like this? I guess you begin
at the beginning. So, here goes. My name is Patrick Gerace. I am an
Ordained Deacon in the church and have been for 34 years. Actually,
May 23 is my ordination date. So, I’ve been around awhile. Not a
fossil yet, but getting there. Why am I writing this to you? Well,
because I am returning to Infant Jesus after 22 years. My ordination
has been an adventure in many ways and truly one that has both
surprised me and challenged me.

When my wife Irene and I moved here from Queens, it w as
really a country town. We felt it would be a great place to raise our
children and it did not disappoint. The thing I did not realize was it
would be a great place for me to grow as a man of faith, something that was sorely missing in my
life. I can still remember when I first attended mass at Infant Jesus. I was a NYC Police Officer
for ten years by then, and it was safe to say I was somewhat cynical. I left mass that day a
different man than when I went in. I can safely say the Lord spoke to me that day and my life
changed from that moment on. The call to the Diaconate became strong in me and so, after four
plus years in the seminary, I was ordained on May 23, 1987. I spent 12 years here at Infant
Jesus . It was a time of learning for me. I realize now, I had to grow in this ministry and learn.
In addition, I learned I needed encouragement along the way, and I received that from my
lovely wife of 55 years, and from the people of Infant Jesus. After 12 years here, we moved to
Rocky Point, and I was transferred to St. Marks parish where I have been since. After 22 years
there, a conversation with one of my sons and Irene changed everything.

Both of my sons are men I’ve attached a certain wisdom to. They ar e go-to guys for
me, and if I’ve had questions, I always got good answers from them and Irene. One night Bri,
Irene and I are watching the 400th Hallmark movie during this lockdown. The Diaconate comes
up and Bri says, “Pops, wouldn’t it be great to go back to IJ where it all began.” I’ve got to say,
that got my attention. IJ has always been home for me and I realize, in my seasoned years, it
would be great to come home. I ran into Fr. Patrick. Over the years, he has always been kind to
me and inviting. We spoke, and here I am. You’re stuck with me. My hope, my prayer is that I
may serve you well. In the end, that is what it means to be a Deacon.

I realize I’ve left some very important things out here. Ir en e an d I have fou r
children. Brian, Gina, Charles and Lenore. I have twenty grandchildren. I am most richly blest.
I am also most richly broke. A contradiction, I know. We are busy. We attend more sports than
I knew existed. I still can’t figure out Lacrosse, but I know it has a lot to do with putting a ball in
a net, that I got. I could go on and on about my grandkids but space is limited. I’ve worked at
Hope House for thirty five years. I guess you could say I am a fixture there. I work with great
people including you-know-who. I almost forgot something very important. On June 3, 2020,
our first great grandchild was born. Christopher Alexander was accepted into the family with
great love! I have left out a lot for obvious reasons called space. Suffice to say, the Lord has
blessed me greatly in this life. Returning to Infant Jesus is another great one.

Deacon Pat
                                                 ***
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       Reconciliation (Confession)

                      Baptism (Infant & Child)

                  Marriage
                                                                  Prayer Chain—Prayer Requests

                                                                                   Scriptural Rosary

    Father’s Day Novena of Masses
             Sunday, June 20th                                          Spirit Alive Group

                                                                                  Oración y Adoración

               *Masses resume at 100%                                2021 CMA Parish Goal $112,300

                                                                                        6/8/2021:       244
      Weekly Basket Collection for 6/6/2021           $10,229
                                                                         Donors This Time Last Year:    207
      Weekly Basket Collection this time last year*
                                                        $0
                   **COVID lockdown continues                    Total Pledges So Far This Year:
          Total Contributions For This Year
           (Includes Weekly, & Mailed donations. $345,791              Pledges This Time Last Year:    $70,878
     Does not include holiday/ special collections.)
                                                                Percentage of Our Goal This Year:      68.5%
 Average Weekly Collection 2021                                                                         63%
  All regular donations since the beginning of the    $15,717
    fiscal year. (Basket, electronic and mailed)
                                                                               www.CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org
June 13, 2021   Page 5
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                                               Food Pantry Needs
                        Autumn              We are always in need of toiletries.

                        Splendor              Shampoo, conditioner,
                                                 soap, toothpaste,
                         Update              toothbrushes, deodorant,
                                                 baby wipes, baby
                       In an abundance      shampoo/wash, razors and
                                                feminine products.
                       of caution and to      Our needs right now
                                                are juice, boxed milk and oil.
                            give our
                       supporters peace       Free store needs
                          of mind, the           We are no longer accepting
                                                      winter clothing.
                            Autumn
                       Splendor will be      We are in need of dishes, pots and
                                            pans, silverware, blankets, sheets and
                        held online in a            basic household items.
                         fun, fresh and         We are very low on children’s
                         new way this                     clothing.
                        fall! Watch the        Girls: Sizes 12 mos, 2T, 3T, 5T,
                           bulletin for                6-6X, 7, 8 and 10
                                            Boys: Sizes 3-6 mos, 6-9 mos, 18 mos,
                            updates!               24 mos, 2T, 4, 4T and 8.

                                   Food Pantry & Free Store Hours
      Welcome Friends                           Tuesday & Thursday
       FREE MEAL                                  10 AM – 12 PM
    CURBSIDE PROGRAM                             Office hours are
                                               Monday thru Thursday
                                                  10 AM – 2 PM
 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
                                     Donations of seasonal clothing and small
     & Thursday @ 1 pm               household items can be donated during
       St. Paul’s Church                           office hours.
           309 Rt 112                    We no longer place furniture.
       Port Jeff Station            If you have furniture to donate, please call:
                                               Open Door Exchange
                                                 at 631-751-0176 or
     Fridays from 3:30-4:30                    Hope Springs Eternal
     First Presbyterian Church                    at 631-509-1101.
          Main & South St.
                                   The Salvation Army bin in our side parking lot
           Port Jefferson          is for bagged clothing only. Please do not leave
                                               items outside of the bin.
June 13, 2021                                                              Page 7

                        PLEASE PRAY FOR
                        Dominik Wegiel and
                           Joseph Catafago
                       as they are ordained to
                   the Sacred Priesthood of Jesus
                        Christ at 11:00 AM on
                    Saturday, June 19th, 2021, at
                    The Cathedral of St. Agnes in
    Rockville Centre by His Excellency Bishop John Oliver Barres.
   The Ordination will be livestreamed on CFN at www.catholicfaithnetwork.org,
                   and televised on Cablevision on Channel 29.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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                                                          Article #82 by Phil Griffith

In 1968, Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the Special Olympics for physically and mentally
challenged children. Her husband, Sargent Shriver was the driving force behind the Peace
Corps, Job Corps and Head Start. He was the U.S. Ambassador to France and a member of
the Knights of Columbus.
The K of C became an early supporter and contributed $250,000 in 1987 to the Special
Olympics. K of C volunteers donate thousands of hours to this cause. Through 2011, the
Knights have contributed $526 million to programs for children with special needs. The
Special Olympics hold a significant place in the priorities of the Knights of Columbus. The
Knights of Columbus believe that the Special Olympics demonstrates the intrinsic worth
and dignity of every human being. We encourage all to assist in this worthy endeavor.

Congratulations to this year’s Knights of the Year Award for Outstanding Service to our community!
Infant Jesus Joan of Arc Council 1992 (L to R) Pete Helfrich; Michael Butera; and DGK Bill Dugan.
      (Also pictured is Ralph Cerullo, Leonard Pfister, Larry Johnston & Fr. Patrick Riegger)

              Please join our
             mailing list and
              receive up-to-
            date information
   about schedules, events,
weather, changes, and more!
It’s easy to join: Simply text
the word ijemail to 22828
     and enter your email
      address. That’s it!
June 13, 2021                                                      Page 9

                        Attention All
                        Parishioners!
                          The 2021 CMA is
                            underway!!!
                         The brochures for
                         this year’s appeal
                        are available in the           The 2021
                           Church and the                GOAL
                         Chapel after all of
                            the Masses!
            2021

                   We have reached
      $112,300

                   68.5%     of our

                                               Pledging just got easier!
                                                   Text the keyword
                                                  “142infantjesus” to
                                                    (516)-271-3338
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          Have a safe and
         blessed Summer!!
 Please note that there will be several special Confirmation sessions over the Summer and in the Fall:

 SESSION #1          Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 6, 7, 8 from 9 - 11 AM
 SESSION #2          Wednesday, Thursday, July 14 & 15 from 4 - 7 PM
 SESSION #3          Wednesday, July 14 from 9 AM - 3:30 PM (1/2 hour lunch break included)
 We are able to offer two options in the Fall which will be a total of five hours, eliminating the Final Prep Review:
 SESSION #4: Tuesday, September 7 and Thursday, September 9 from 4:30 - 7 PM
 SESSION #5: Saturday, September 11 from 10 AM - 3:30 PM (1/2 hour lunch break included)

           Please join us in saying                                                             The Regular
             this powerful Prayer
          to St. Michael after Mass!                                                          RECTORY OFFICE
                                                                                                  hours:
                                                                     Monday - Saturday 9 AM — 3 PM
                                                                         Sunday 10 AM — 2 PM
                                                                  In case of emergency, please call:   631-473-0165

                                                                     Please note that music will resume at the
                                                                      following Sunday Masses on the
                                                                         weekend after Labor Day:
                                                                                   11:30 AM (Chapel)
                                                                                   5:00 PM (Church)
                                                                 Please be advised as all are welcomed back to
                                                                 Mass at 100% capacity that the dispensation
                                                                  from the obligation to attend Mass will be in
                                                                  effect until the Feast of the Assumption on
                                                                 August 15th. The dispensation will officially be
                                                                  lifted as of this feast, and the obligation to
                                                                      attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days
                                                                       will be reinstated in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
June 13, 2021                              Page 11

         Tony Bonna Memorial Golf Outing
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                                                                                                                 CPT Daniel Armstrong            Army
                                                                                                                 SGT Steven Balfoort             Army          • New To Our Parish?
                                                                                                                 PFC Jesse Bernstein
                                                                                                                 PFC Ethan Bernstein
                                                                                                                                                 Army
                                                                                                                                                 Army
                                                                                                                                                               • Have You Been A Part
                                                                                                                 PFC Richard Bestafka            Army            Of Our Parish, But
                                                                                                                 Spc. Nicholas J. Bohm           Army
                                                                                                                 2LT Connor Britt                Marines         Never Registered?
                                                                                                                 PVT Patrick John Buckley
                                                                                                                 PO Jenna Burton
                                                                                                                                                 Army
                                                                                                                                                 Navy
                                                                                                                                                               • Are You A Long Time
          Please call the rectory at 631-473-0165 or e-mail ijbulletin@infantjesus.org to have someone listed.

                                                                                                                 LCPL Edward Callan              Marines         Parishioner, But
                                                                                                                 CPL Ryan Caltabiano             Marines
                                                                                                                 SSG Collin Cash                 Army            Have Never Gotten
                                                                                                                 SFC Nang Cash                   Army
                                                                                                                 PO Richard Chappel              Navy
                                                                                                                                                                 Around To Updating Your Contact
                                                                                                                 SGT Ricardo Combariza           Army            and Household Information?
                                                                                                                 CPO August Delledonne           Navy
                                                                                                                 2LT Mark A. Duffy               Army                 WE INVITE YOU TO REGISTER YOUR
                                                                                                                 MASA Justin Edwards             Navy
                                                                                                                 CSM Michael A. Eiermann         Army                     FAMILY WITH OUR PARISH
                                                                                                                 SSG Justin Eminhizer            Army
                                                                                                                 MAJ Brett Erland                Army              We have also been having issues with the Post Office not
                                                                                                                 SSGT Andrea S. Evangelista      Air Force     delivering mail to some of our parishioners. Sadly, we often can
                                                                                                                 PVT Daniel Fey                  Marines
                                                                                                                                                                  not tell if you have moved, or if there is an issue with your
                                                                                                                 SN Christian T. Freda           Navy
                                                                                                                 SGT Sammy Guerrero              Army
                                                                                                                                                               address and contact information. If you have registered with us,
                                                                                                                 PFC Thomas Grau                 Air Force      but are no longer getting regular mailings, please contact the
                                                                                                                 PFC Dean Grau                   Marines         rectory @ 631-473-0165, or contact us through our website.
                                                                                                                 2LT John Hewitt                 Army
                                                                                                                 CPO Thomas J. Joyce III         Navy
                                                                                                                                                                   Both the Registration & Family-Update Form and the Rectory
                                                                                                                 PFC Donald J. Kelly             Army
                                                                                                                 PVT Ryan D. Kelly               Marines
                                                                                                                                                                                  Contact Form can be found at:
                                                                                                                 CPL Brian Kolarik               Marines                       WWW.INFANT JESUS.ORG
                                                                                                                 MAJ Ryan T. Krebsbach           Marines                    Under the ‘OUR PARISH’ menu item
                                                                                                                 LT Mary Kruse                   Navy
                                                                                                                 PVT Thomas Christopher Lennon   Marines
                                                                                                                 CDR Jeffrey Lessard             Navy
                                                                                                                 LCPL Stephen James Lyzak        Marines                     IRA CHARITABLE
                                                                                                                 PFC Kenneth MacAlpin
                                                                                                                 E3 Matthew Malpartida
                                                                                                                                                 Marines
                                                                                                                                                 Air Force
                                                                                                                                                                            ROLLOVER = GREAT
                                                                                                                 SN Edward Marbot                Coast Guard               OPPORTUNITY UNDER
                                                                                                                 SN Ronald Martiny
                                                                                                                 PFC Brenden McCabe
                                                                                                                                                 Navy
                                                                                                                                                 Marines
                                                                                                                                                                              NEW TAX LAWS
                                                                                                                 CPL Andrew Meyer                Marines                            ……..
                                                                                                                 LCPL Bruce Moeller              Marines
                                                                                                                 PO1 Jared Mills                 Navy
                                                                                                                 CPT Lintner Monroy              Army
                                                                                                                 HN Connor O’Keefe               Navy
                                                                                                                 SGT Melissa Perez               Army
                                                                                                                 SSG Maximilian Perez            Army
                                                                                                                 PSC Paul Piotrowski             Marines
                                                                                                                 LCPL Sean Piotrowski            Marines
                                                                                                                 PVT Ryan W. Powers              Marines
                                                                                                                 PFC David Ramos, Jr.            Army
                                                                                                                 HM2 Samantha Reilly             Navy
                                                                                                                 LCPL Matthew Romomoyske-Bean    Marines
                                                                                                                 PFC Paul Russo                  Army
                                                                                                                 LT Andrew Sebastiano            Navy
                                                                                                                 LT Diane Kruse Sebastiano       Navy
                                                                                                                 LCPL Chris Seijido              Marines
                                                                                                                 MAJ Warren Sheprow              Army
                                                                                                                 LT Brian J. Shields             Coast Guard
                                                                                                                 SFC Craig Smolenski             Army
                                                                                                                 SGT Jason Spence                Army
                                                                                                                 SGT Shane Spence                Marines
                                                                                                                 LTCMDR David Still (Retired)    Navy
                                                                                                                 PVT Daniel Sullivan             Army
                                                                                                                 SGT Jason Tulowilzki            Marines
                                                                                                                                                                                                     31st
                                                                                                                 PVT Derek Warsaw                Army
                                                                                                                 HN Timothy Wieland              Navy
                                                                                                                 MSGT Christopher Wilson         Air Force
                                                                                                                 PFC Thomas Yacopino             Army
June 13, 2021                                                                                  Page 13
          Attention Shoppers!                                    Weekly Memorials
Please visit Hope Springs Eternal - Second
 Chance Boutique in Port Jeff Station! All
 proceeds benefit Hope House Ministries in
    Port Jefferson. For the past 40 years,
  HHM (Founder Father Francis Pizzarelli)
  has provided a safe haven of support and recovery for
   thousands of Long Islanders struggling with poverty,
 addiction, homelessness, family conflicts and more. The
  Boutique sells high-quality new and gently-used goods
  including fine crystal and china, glassware, furniture,
handbags and name brand clothing. There are all kinds of
 treasures, large and small with something for everyone
on your holiday shopping list. We are featuring a special
  GIFT department featuring brand new items, many of
             them still ticketed! Visit us today
                                                                                         June 14th
                    and tell your friends!
             Hope Springs Eternal                                    Bread & Wine
           Second Chance Boutique
       19 Chereb Lane, Port Jefferson Station                        For Infant Jesus Church
                                                                  was donated in loving memory of
            Hours of Operation:
  Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM                          Mary Jane Gittens
       For more information about donating
         and to view items for sale, visit:
 www.hopespringseternalboutique.com
                                                                   Sanctuary Lamp
        Or Call 631-509-1101                                       For Infant Jesus Church
                                                                  was donated in loving memory of
                                                                        Alyssa D’Orazi

                                                                  Sanctuary Lamp
                                                                  For Infant Jesus Chapel
                                                                 was donated in loving memory of
                                                                       Leon Edwards

                                                                     Altar Candle
                                                                  For Infant Jesus Chapel
                                                                 was donated in loving memory of
                                                                       Michael Bittner

                                                             Wedding                     Banns
                                                            Jonathan Harris to Catherine O’Reilly
                                                                       June 18, 2021
                                                                         ~~~~~~~
                                                            David Anderson to Colleen Harrington
                                                                       June 27, 2021
                                                                         ~~~~~~~
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