RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND FAITH FORMATION
Saint Jean's offers the following catechetical programs and initiatives:
Kindergarten Program
for children ages 3-5 in our special Montessori-style Atrium,
a unique
environment
for the young child that fosters a sense of the sacred and is
adapted to a child's
learning needs.
(Wednesdays, 3:30-4:15).
First
Communion Preparation
for First and Second Grade students.
(Wednesdays,
4:00-5:00).
Third and Fourth Grades continuing
education toward the sacrament of
confirmation.
(Wednesdays,
4:00-5:00).
Confirmation Preparation for junior high and high school
students. Young
people
in this
age group who have not received First Communion can participate in classes
and
receive
First Communion at Easter. They will then be confirmed along
with their
classmates in late
May
or early June. (Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00).
Rite
of Christian Initiation of Adults
for non-Christians who
wish to learn more
about
Catholicism.
Christians
of other
denominations are welcome to participate.
For those who
wish to be in full
communion with the
Catholic Church, preparation for
the sacraments of initiation at Easter requires at least one full cycle
of the curriculum.
(Sundays, 1:30).
Contact
Mrs. Robin Drayer, the Director of Religious Education
and Faith Formation,
at 212.472.2853, ext. 6.
LET THE WORD SPEAK!
Weekly Bible Study on the Sunday
Scriptures.
Come together with others to read and pray and
share God's word. Sessions are
led
by a
member of
the parish staff and run for one hour.
Straightforward. Practical. Prayerful.
The Bible Study meets in The Founders Room at
the Parish House each Tuesday
evening
(except on
holidays and during the summer) at 7:00. All are welcome!
Beginning September 4, the Bible Study will move to Thursday evening at
7:00.
FAMILY LIFE
MINISTRY AND MASS
Each month from
September through June, a Family Mass is celebrated on the third
Sunday
at 10:30. Children and families participate in the ministries and actions of
the
liturgy in
various ways, and a social
usually follows. All are welcome!
Coordinator:
Mrs. Jill Bowers
Founder:
Mrs. Tina Sapienza Castellano
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY AND MASS
Saint Jean Baptiste is home to a growing number
of "20-somethings," especially at
the late
Masses on
Sunday.
The Young Adult Mass is held
monthly on Sunday, either at 5:30 or 7:30 p.m.
Following
the Mass,
the young
adults gather in the Parish House for a discussion
or other activity. Consult the Bulletin for details.
Contact us
for further information or to be
put on our e-mail list to receive regular
updates
of upcoming
activities. The group is
for the 20-40 age range and for the
"young at heart."
MUSIC AT SAINT JEAN BAPTISTE
We have an outstanding music ministry
under the direction of
Kyler Brown, our
organist and Director of Music
Ministries.
Saint Jean's has two choirs: The Parish Choir (composed of
generous volunteers)
and The Choir of Saint Jean Baptiste (composed of professional singers).
Both
are complemented by excellent instrumentalists.
The Virgin Consort
performs offerings of seasonal and sacred chant and polyphony.
Contact
Kyler Brown, the Director of Music
Ministries, at 212.288.5082.
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
• Usher
(Mr. Thomas Hogan, Coordinator)
• Greeter (Mrs. Pierrette Hogan,
Coordinator)
• Lector (Ms. Rita Rowan, Coordinator)
• Communion (Ms. Margaret Duffy, Coordinator)
Contact the Pastor,
Fr.
Anthony Schueller, if you are interested in any of these
roles of
service.
PARISH OUTREACH
Call the Parish Office at 212.288.5082 for
information about the parish's outreach
to the
elderly,
homebound, and others in need. This ministry is coordinated by
Deacon Joseph Pino.
How can
we help?
OUTREACH TO
THE WIDER COMMUNITY
The Gospel calls us to lives of witness and service in the name of Jesus
Christ.
Saint Jean Baptiste supports several ministries which express this
commitment.
Saint Jean Baptiste
High School
serves young women from throughout the five
boroughs, providing an excellent education in an environment where values,
the
dignity of each person, and the responsibility of contributing to church and
and society
are
emphasized.
The parish is a contributing
sponsor of two community-based entities which serve
the
needy and the homeless ― the Yorkville Common Pantry and the Neighborhood
Coalition for Shelter.
SAINT JEAN BAPTISTE THRIFT
SHOP
Clothing, shoes, books, household items, and jewelry
at great prices!
Store hours:
Monday-Saturday, 11:00-5:45.
Donations accepted only during store hours, please.
TODDLER PLAY
GROUP
Founded in 1982, the Toddler Play Group
is a cooperative run by parents and
caregivers,
with guidance
from the church staff at
Saint Jean's. Two age groups:
Under Age Two
(18 months up) and
Over Age Two
(2-3 years old). Activities
include arts and crafts,
story time, music, free play. Snack provided.
The
program runs
from
September through
June in the Community Center.
Call
Mrs. Pauline Reenock at 212.472.2853, ext. 2.
SENIOR PROGRAM
Area seniors meet
at 1:00 for lunch (Wednesdays), dessert (Fridays), and
card-playing or
another activity.
Call 212.288.5082 or
e-mail for more
information.
