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Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time March 2, 2014 God Knows all your needs The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Southampton, NY

God Knows all your needs · 3/2/2014  · SERVERS L. Arresta, M & W Bellucci, M. Terry E.M.’S G. Arresta, G. Bauer, J. Diesing, N. McCulley, J. Neknez LECTORS M. Neknez, O. Valle

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Page 1: God Knows all your needs · 3/2/2014  · SERVERS L. Arresta, M & W Bellucci, M. Terry E.M.’S G. Arresta, G. Bauer, J. Diesing, N. McCulley, J. Neknez LECTORS M. Neknez, O. Valle

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time March 2, 2014

God Knows all your needs

The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Southampton, NY

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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 with our Deacon. Baptisms are generally performed on Saturdays. Marriage Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish Office. 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.

Welcome to the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary

Pastoral Team: Rev. Michael A. Vetrano, Pastor

In Residence: Rev. Msgr. William J. Gill 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

Contact Us Parish Office 168 Hill Street Southampton, NY P: 631-283-0097, option 0 F: 631-283-3836 W: www.shjmbasilica.org E: [email protected] M-F 9 AM - 4:00 PM Weekend by appointment Fr. Mike Vetrano E: [email protected] Religious Education Office P: 631-283-0508 E: [email protected] Our Lady of Hamptons School Sister Kathy Schlueter, CSJ 160 North Main Street Southampton, New York 11968 P: 631-283-9140 E: [email protected] Human Resources of the Hamptons Maryann Tupper, Director P: 631-283-6415 E: [email protected] Apostolado Hispano Rev. Steve Grozio 631-283-4379 Cell: 631-375-1001 Vincentian Fathers 631-283-9647

Parish Leadership: Finance Committee Fred Weinfurt (trustee) Pat Jordan (trustee) Jay Diesing John Neknez Pastoral Council In formation Liturgy Jack Hanlon Consolation Sr. Barbara McKenna, RSM Adult Faith Formation

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.

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BASILICA PARISH OF SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time :: March 2, 2014

Readings: Is 49:14-15; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34 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 Ash Wednesday, Mar 5 8 AM Mass Father Bill Gill E.M.’s P. Madison, M. Muller LECTOR S. Oldakowski 10 AM Prayer Service Father Mike Vetrano E.M.’S N. McCulley LECTOR G. Bauer 12 NOON Mass Father Paul Dahm E.M.’S C & J Mottern LECTOR Sr. M. Assunta 2 PM Prayer Service Deacon Carl Sanfilippo E.M.’S LECTOR Deacon Carl Sanfilippo 4 PM Children’s Service Father Mike Vetrano E.M’S T. Alegria, M. McDonald LECTOR Deacon Carl Sanfilippo 6 PM Prayer Service Father Mike Vetrano E.M.’S M. Adamczyk, J. Diesing LECTOR J. Diesing 7 PM Mass Father Mike Vetrano E.M’S T. Cavallaro, G. Arresta LECTOR F. Ferrantino Saturday, March 8 5 PM Father Mike Vetrano SERVERS Lenahan Family E.M.’S M. Lynch, T. Cavallaro, T. Grimaldi LECTORS O. Mahoney, H. Reister Sunday, March 9 8 AM Father Ed Kiernan SERVERS B. Ambrose, L. Martin, E. Wingfield E.M.’S M. King, C & J Mottern, M. Muller LECTORS K. King-Bush, J. Clarke 9:30 AM Father Mike Vetrano SERVERS L. Arresta, M & W Bellucci, M. Terry E.M.’S G. Arresta, G. Bauer, J. Diesing, N. McCulley, J. Neknez LECTORS M. Neknez, O. Valle GREETERS J. McCulley 11 AM Father Bill Gill SERVERS May Family E.M.’S S. Adelante, T. Alegria, J. Cleary, P. Jordan, M. McDonald, L. Robins LECTORS J. Hanlon, P. Jordan GREETERS C. Brown, C. Butler

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. PLEASE NOTE—NO ALTAR FLOWERS

DURING LENT!

Mass Intentions for the Week of March 3-9 Monday 12:00 Pat Linton

Tuesday 8 AM Adolph A. Guldi

Wednesday 12:00 Eileen Essay & Seamus

Gilmartin

Thursday 12:00 Kathleen Marie Lynch

Friday 12:00 Eileen Kenna

Saturday 5 PM Veronica Regan

Sunday 8:00 William Zaluski, Jr., Harriet &

William Zaluski, Sr., & Barbara

Corwith

9:30 People of the Parish

11:00 Eileen Essay, Janice Kober,

Joseph Forestano

12:30 Mass in Spanish

5 PM John & Kathleen Bennett

Financial Realities and Stewardship The February 23rd collection was $ 6160.00 Thank you for your generosity!

5 PM Father Mike Vetrano SERVERS M. Donovan, H. Reyes E.M.’S K. Maple, K. Rossi LECTORS G. Reisig, N. Conroy ALTAR MINISTRY

ALTARS: March - TBA

ALTAR CLOTHS: G. Bauer

HAND LINENS - Mar 3-8—D. Blake-Mott

SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL

March 2—N. McCulley

March 5—Blessed Ashes & Communion—M. Lynch, J. Diesing

March 9—J. McCarthy

HAMPTON CENTER

March 2—J. McCarthy Rosary: March 6—Sr. Assunta

March 7—Sr. Assunta, Sr. B. McKenna

March 9—M. Lynch

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Pastor’s Letter March 1/2 Dear Parish Family, For most of my adult life, I have understood Lent as a somewhat arduous season. A time of trying to maintain a resolution of fasting and sacrifice for forty days without caving in or sliding back. Though I have occasionally made it to the finish line, I have to say that my feelings were more like relief than growth. At best I had survived it. But what if Lent were actually enjoyable? What if it became something that one could even look forward to? Would such a Lent still be Lent? A lesson about this comes to me from one of my favorite vacation pastimes - backpacking! The object of backpacking is to enjoy the landscape around you by traveling with just enough to keep safe and comfortable. In a book about backpacking that I read over thirty-five years ago, author Harry Roberts said it this way: "Take just what your body needs and your soul requires, and be a little ruthless with your soul.” The great lesson here is that most of us overestimate what we need to live and enjoy life. This is true of our possessions and also true of what we think we need to occupy our attention. In backpacking, one is encouraged to lighten the load of food and clothing because every pound we carry literally is a burden. By taking fewer things that require attention, such as books and TV, I can better see the beauty around me. This freedom lets me pay attention to my thoughts and my own heartbeat. But this also creates fear. What will I do? Without things to distract me, won't I be bored? This is the same fear people have about retreats. I once made a thirty day silent retreat with my seminary classmates. No talking, no radio, no TV, no books or papers! Just our prayers and a Bible for four weeks. We were terrified. It turns out, however, that we all found the experience full and engaging. Each of us has a very interesting and profound world inside of us and it is wonderful to take some time to get to know it better. It is in this inner world of our thoughts and prayerful moments that we come to know God. So here is a positive take on Lent. It is a journey in which we adopt some simplicity so that we can pay better attention. We try to make life just a little bit less burdened, compulsive, and full in order to give ourselves a chance to see the beauty around us and within us. Lent. Take what your body needs and your soul requires, and be a little ruthless with your soul. Sincerely yours in Christ,

Fr. Mike Vetrano, Pastor

A Simple Season for Complicated People

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This year we welcome Dan Schutte, a well known Catholic musician and composer. Dan is the author of many songs we sing at mass each week including Here I am Lord and Table of Plenty.

On these evenings Dan will weave together his music and the spiritual reflections behind them.

Lent is the time of the Church’s annual retreat - a time to examine our life of faith, a time to focus on our relationship with God and steps to

nourish it. The parish mission is an opportunity to give God some time.

Our Parish Mission 2014 Evenings of Prayer, Music, and Reflection with Dan Schutte

Monday, March 24, at 7:30 PM A Deep Down Hunger God created us with a profound hunger deep in our souls, an emptiness that is forever looking to be filled. While we

surely have moments of profound happiness, it’s never enough. We’re never

completely satisfied with this life because we were made for something more.

Tuesday, March 25, at 7:30 PM God in Whom We Trust God never forces himself on us but is there when we open the door and invite him into our hearts. Opening the door

takes trust and sometimes we’re just too afraid. Who is the God that waits for us?

Who is his name? How do we come to know him?

Wednesday, March 26, at 7:30 PM God’s Invitation We are not left to make our journey alone. We make it with other men and women of faith. And we make it with God at our side

encouraging us, giving us strength and hope. Where is God inviting me? Am I

ready to follow?

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Help Gather Last Years Palm

Lent and Easter are early this year. Lent begins on March 5th—

Ash Wednesday. As many Catholics know, the ashes used on Ash

Wednesday come from the burning of last year’s palm branches.

To help us celebrate this connection, you are all invited to bring

palm from last year to church on the weekend of March 1/2 so that they may be used to mark the

beginning of Lent this year.

Ash Wednesday :: March 5 As always we will have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the beginning of Lent. Blessed ashes will be distributed at the following times. 6:30 AM — Mass in Spanish

8:00 AM — Mass 10:00 AM — Prayer Service 12:00 Noon — Mass 2:00 PM — Prayer Service 4:00 PM — Children's Service (all welcome) 6:00 PM — Prayer Service 7:00 PM — Young peoples Mass (all Welcome)

Fasting and Abstinence in Lent Lenten Fast and Abstinence •All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive, are also bound to observe the law of fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday–to limit themselves to one full meal and two smaller meals (which do not together equal a full meal) on each of those days. Water may be taken at any time. Penance •The obligation to do penance and to observe the penitential seasons is a serious one. Those whose health or work would be impaired are excused from fast and abstinence, and individuals’ consciences should guide them in this matter. However, no one should hold himself lightly excused, and another penitential practice should be substituted by those who cannot fast or abstain. A more serious reason is considered necessary to opt out of the observances on Good Friday and Ash Wednesday than for the other Fridays of Lent. Easter Duty •All of the faithful who have received First Holy Communion are obliged to receive the Eucharist at least once a year, normally during the Easter Season–a period which in the United States extends from the first Sunday of Lent to Trinity Sunday.

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A Note from Religious Education Director

Jennifer Ferrantino

The Gospel today reminds us we are well taken care of by Our

Heavenly Father and we can rely on that and not worry about

tomorrow. That sense can give us the courage to reach out and take

a chance relying on God’s great love for us.

Wednesday, March 5 is Ash Wednesday the beginning of Lent, we

will have the children’s service at 4 PM and the Young Peoples Mass at 7 PM all Religious Ed

Families are encouraged to come together as a Family to begin Lent together. Wednesday students

we will meet directly in Church.

Our First Holy Communion families will meet for a mini retreat day Saturday, March 15, 2014 at

10 AM. Children and parents will meet in the Church.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014, Bishop Perez will be here to celebrate the

Sacrament of Confirmation at 4:30 PM.

Please check the webpage www.shjmbasilica.org under the Religious Ed

tab for updates. Please contact me with any questions 283-0508 or

[email protected]

Religious E

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Sacred Heart Youth Ministry Stay tuned for coming youth ministry events

And a special Youth ministry Lenten night

For more information email: [email protected]

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Adult Faith Formation Group is holding their 10th Annual

“Angel Tea”

Sunday, March 23rd at 2:30 PM Guest Speaker:: Sister Pat Duffy Parish Hall Auditorium RSVP by March 18th:: Nancy Calvert 283-8173 If anyone is interested in baking desserts or making sandwiches, please call:

Sandwiches: Patricia Sheerin—287-7864

Desserts: Ginny Bauer—283-5044

“Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” This question from St. Paul is a question for all of us, all of us! It is said to you and me, to our relatives, neighbors, co-workers and classmates, to our friends and, yes, even to our enemies. No wonder God says in the book of Leviticus, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” and Jesus takes it even farther and tells us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. How hard is this? It is as hard as loving those who cheat us, rob us, fly planes into our buildings to kill us. It is as hard as being tortured and hanged on a cross for a crime you didn’t commit. It is VERY hard, but it is what it is to be a Christian. God help us never to stop trying no matter how many times we fail. ~Pax Christi Metro New York

Reflections on the Gospel from Pax Christi

February 23rd, 2014

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Faith and M

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Adult Faith Opportunities for Prayer & Study

Bible Study :: meets every Tuesday at 1 PM in the upper meeting room of the Parish Center. New members are always welcome!

Spiritual Book Group :: meeting every Tuesday at 1 PM in the dining room of the Parish Center. New members are always welcome!

Secular Franciscans :: meet on the third Sunday of the month after the 11 AM Mass in the dining room of the Parish Center. Would you like to know more about us? Please come to our meeting. Bring a bag lunch and we will supply the coffee.

We pray for the sick of our Parish and Community Winnie Chin John Bishop Robert O’Shea Suzanne Parillo Jean Kearns Gwendolyn Porter Eileen Finlay Roger Williams Robert Melter Daniel Sheerin Stan Witkowski Anne O’Brien Anna Norsic Filomena Marciw Stephanie Golio Rev. Eugene McGovern Emil Norsic J T Welker Khristina Muller Marcelle Enne Peg Jordan Aubrie Press Rodecker Bruce Peterson Philip Masi Patricia Kahl Paul Beatty, Sr. Grant Pinkos Dorothy Higgins Michael Kelley Patrick Magee

In Sympathy Dr. Sherburne Brown Dr. Brown passed to eternal life on February 20, 2014 at 83 years of age. He was one of Southampton’s most beloved pediatricians. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on February 28th at Sacred Hearts Basilica. A private cremation followed. Our sympathies go out to his wife, Dorothy, daughters, Amy, Meghan & Cathlin, family and friends.

Virginia Kearns Virginia passed to eternal life on February 17th at 92 years of age. She was wonderfully proud of her children and grandchildren and is remembered for being a wise and loving mother as she raised her family. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on February 21st at Sacred Hearts Basilica. Our sympathies go out to her sons, Donald & William, daughter, Ginnie, grandchildren & family and friends.

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Youth Ministry

Mission Trip 2014

June 28 to July 3

Share Your Faith and your Friendship as we join with missionaries working in El Salvador. If you are interested in being part of this trip contact Fr . Mike by email:

[email protected]

Lourdes Pilgrimage — Upcoming Meetings Our trip to Lourdes is drawing near. There are two upcoming meetings planned for our travelers. Monday March 10 at 7 PM in the Rectory :: We will view a wonderful video “The Lourdes Expereince”. Tuesday April 8 at 7 PM in the Rectory There are still two open places on our trip. If you would like to join us please contact Fr. Mike for availability. The trip will take place from April 21 to April 30.

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Please consider donating to the Appeal and making a difference in someone’s life. Thank you!

Our Lord is grateful to those who sacrifice in His name to build the Kingdom of God. No gift is too small when it is of-fered with love to serve others.

APlacetoCallHomeMarionlivedwithhermomthroughherearlyadultlife.HerfamilywasanxiousaboutwhowouldcareforMarion,whoisdevelopmentallydisabled,whenmompassedaway.Theybelieveditwouldbebestifshelivedwithoneofthemwhenthetimecame.ButmomwantedafullerlifeforMarionandsheworriedthatherdaughterwasn’tlivingthelifethatGodhadplannedforher;sheknewshewascapableofgreatthings.HermotherturnedtoCatholicCharities’homeforpeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilities—then,wonderfulthingsdidhappentoMarion.“Isawmysisterchanging,”explainsRichard,Marion’sbrother.“Shestartedworkingandbe-camereallyindependent.Shegainedasenseofresponsibilityandtherewascamaraderieinhernewhome.Shenotonlyhadpeoplethatshecoulddependon,butmoreimportantly,shehadfriendsthatdependedonher.”CatholicCharitieshasbeenoperatingresidencesforthedevelopmentallydisabledforover35years,providingpeoplelikeMarionwithasenseofbelongingandaplacetocallhome.YoursupporthelpsMarionliveafullandhappylife.

2014 Catholic Ministries Appeal Serving God by Serving Others

Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal Parish __________________________________ Pledge: $_______

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City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Signature: _____________________________Date:________

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Our Lady of the Hamptons

The Class of 2014 at Our Lady of the Hamptons will celebrate the gift of local Senior Citizens with a

gala luncheon and entertainment of Friday, March 28 at the school 160 North Main Street, Southamp-

ton. Luncheon will be served at 11:30AM. The event will be prepared and served by the eighth grade class. There is no

charge for the day. Transportation will be available from Bishop Ryan Village, Hampton Bays. Call 283-9140 to re-

serve a place.

A spring GOLF OUTING to benefit Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional Catholic School will be held at Gardiners

Bay Country Cub on Shelter Island on Friday, May 16. Early reservations are advised. Call 283-9140 for details.

Construction continues on the interior of the classroom wing in the new OLH Wellness Center. The anticipated date for

the solemn blessing and dedication is Thursday, May 1. Those who are interested in learning more about this project

are invited to call 283-9110 to arrange a tour and have a session with the principal leading toward partnership in the

project.

While we await the arrival of spring, it is also time to finalize registration for the September 2014 school year at OLH.

Limited space is available in Kindergarten as well as grades 1 and 2, with waiting list status in effect in grades 3 to 6.

(Kindergarten students must turn five years old prior to Deceber 1, 2014.

An outstanding pre-school program, geared to the Common Core learning standards is available at the OLH-St Rosali-

e’s campus in Hampton Bays. Three and four year old programs are available. There is a three or five day option avail-

able for four year olds, while three year olds attend the two day session. Tours can be arranged for prospective fami-

lies. Please call 283-9140.

Bishop McGann-Mercy to Hold Open House Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School in Riverhead will hold its Spring Open House for prospective students on Sunday, March 9th. From 12 pm to 2 pm on Sunday, March 9, 2014, McGann-Mercy will open its doors to families of prospective students for the 2014-2015 school year, grades 7-12, giving them the opportunity to tour the school and learn more about its aca-demic, athletic and service programs. With new engineering and environmental science curriculums, Advanced Place-ment, Scholars and Remedial Programs, comprehensive athletic and extracurricular opportunities, Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School provides a robust learning experience intermingled with Catholic values and is uniquely positioned as the Catholic college preparatory school on the East End. For more information about the Open House or registration, please call the Admissions office at 631-727-5900. ext 335. Located in Riverhead, New York, it is the mission of Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School to provide an envi-ronment in which all students are challenged and inspired to achieve their personal best. With approximately 500 students in grades 7-12, the school's uniquely small Catholic community, with its enriching and supportive environment, has its roots in the religious traditions of the sisters of Mercy and the Catholic faith. The administration, faculty and staff are dedicated to teaching students to live morally, responsibly, and productively. Distinguished by the United States Depart-ment of Education as a National School of Excellence and accredited by the Middle States Association, McGann-Mercy is committed to preparing leaders for tomorrow.

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VIII Domingo Ordinario, Año A. Ilustración © 2010 M. Erspamer. Printed from www.Liturgy.com

Busquen a Dios Primero - “Busquen primero el Reino de Dios y su justicia”, y todo lo que necesitan se les dará (Mateo 6, 33). ¡Podemos confiar en esa promesa! Este pasaje del Evangelio —que o raramente se escucha— no sólo nos dice que debemos buscar el Reino de Dios, sino que debemos buscarlo primero, antes de todas las cosas. En otras palabras, debemos darle a Dios los primeros frutos, no las sobras. Dios nos pide lo primero y lo mejor, así como Él nos dio lo primero y lo mejor: nos dio a Jesucristo, su Hijo. Entonces, hagamos a un lado todo miedo y preocupación, confiando en el cuidado providencial de nuestro Padre, quien nunca olvida nuestras necesidades. Texto: © 2010 OCP. Derechos reservados. Traducido por Ana Victoria Demezas

Ayuno, Abstinencia y Actos de Penitencia para la Cuaresma: Los obispos de los Estados Unidos prescriben, como obligación mínima, que todas las personas que han cumplido los catorce años y los mayores de catorce están obligados a abstenerse de comer carne el miércoles de ceniza (el 5 de marzo) y todos los viernes de cuaresma y viernes santo. Además, todas las personas desde los dieciocho años de edad hasta los cincuenta y nueve años, inclusivas, están obligadas a ayunar limitándose a una sola comida completa el miércoles de ceniza y el viernes santo, mientras las otras dos comidas en esos días deben ser ligeras. A todos los fieles se les anima, cuando sea posible, a participar en la Misa y recibir la santa comunión; a celebrar con frecuencia el sacramento de la penitencia; a iniciar lecturas espirituales, especialmente el estudio de las Sagradas Escrituras; y a participar en las devociones de cuaresma así como en programas cuaresmales de educación. La adoración al Santísimo Sacramento es especialmente recomendada.

Vía Crucis - Todos están invitados al Vía Crucis en nuestra basílica todos los viernes de la cuaresma a las 8:00 PM. Esta semana el grupo de Costa Rica nos guiará en la devoción.

Violencia Domestica - Habrá un taller de concientización sobre la violencia domestica cada primer viernes del mes de 6 a 8 PM en la escuela de la parroquia Santísima Trinidad en East Hampton. Venga e informase para prevenir el abuso y ayudar a las víctimas. Habrá un grupo de profesionales en el área para contestar sus preguntas. Los menores de edad que asistan deben llegar acompañados por un adulto.

Misas en español para Miércoles de Ceniza el 5 de marzo de 2014

6:00 AM – Southampton – Misa 6:00 PM – Greenport – Servicio 7:00 PM – Montauk – Misa 6:30 PM – Bridgehampton – Misa 7:30 PM – Hampton Bays – Misa bilingüe 7:30 PM – Riverhead – Misa 8:30 PM – East Hampton – Misa

Rincón de Información

Curso Pre-Bautismal Domingo, 30 de marzo, a la 1:30PM 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 6 de abril, el 4 de mayo, el 1º de junio y el 6 de julio.

Preparación Pre Matrimonial – Para casarse por la igle-sia, haga una cita para una entrevista con el P. Hugo o el P. Esteban. El curso pre-matrimonial se da por seis do-mingos, de las 9 AM al mediodía comenzando el primer domingo de junio, de octubre o de febrero.

El Asesor de Inmigración de Caridades Católicas En el Apostolado el 13 de marzo, de las 2 a las 5 PM.

Comunidad de Oración para Adultos y Familias Los martes a las 7:30 PM en la el salón parroquial. El tercer martes de cada mes se reúne en la iglesia para la hora santa.

Divina Misericordia - Misa en la Basílica cada cuarto miércoles a las 8:00 PM.

Requisitos para el Bautismo de un Niño Curso: Para bautizar a su hijo, es necesario que los padres y padrinos asistan al curso pre-bautismal. Padrinos: Debe escoger a los padrinos conscientes de los requisitos. Los padrinos tienen que Católicos bautizados, confirmados y que han hecho su Primera Comunión y deben poder comulgar. El padrino (madrina) debe ser un(a) soltero(a) o debe ser casado por la iglesia. Permisos: Si viven afuera de la zona servida por el Apostolado Hispano, necesitan una carta de su párroco dándonos permiso para bautizar su hijo.

Padre Esteban: Cel: 631-375-1001; Fax: 631-287-0986

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