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Saint Jean Baptiste
Catholic Church
Lexington Avenue at 76th Street, New York City
MINISTRIES AND PROGRAMS
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,
4:00-5:30).
Third and Fourth Grades continuing
education toward the sacrament of
confirmation.
(Wednesdays,
4:00-5:30).
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. (Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00).
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
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 on Tuesday
nights (except on
holidays and during the summer) at 7:00. All are welcome!
We will resume Tuesday, September 14, at 7:00 p.m.
JUSTFAITH
JustFaith,
a 30-week adult educational and formational program, offers an
opportunity
for
parishioners to experience a spiritual journey into compassion
in which
participants
can grow in their commitment to care for the vulnerable
and to
become advocates for
justice.
JustFaith
is an intensive program of reading, videos, study, and reflection on
Catholic
Social Teaching. In addition to weekly meetings, the commitment
includes
two
weekend retreats (the first given here at the church, with people
going home
at night;
the second at a retreat house in May of next year), and
four immersion
experiences
with the poor. These may include, but not be limited
to, a
shelter, a soup kitchen, etc.
Coordinator: Jean Prendergast.
FAMILY LIFE
MINISTRY AND MASS
Each month from
September through May, 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:
Jill Bowers
Founder:
Tina Sapienza Castellano
2009-2010 Family Mass
Schedule
― Third Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
September 20, 2009
January 17, 2010
October 18
February 21
November 15 Pre-Thanksgiving
March 21
December 20 Christmas Brunch
April 11 Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt
May 16 First Communion
Please bring a non-perishable
food item (i.e., canned goods, dry pasta, rice,
etc.) to benefit the Yorkville Common Pantry.
Refreshments and crafts
downstairs in the Community Center after Mass.
YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY AND MASS
Saint Jean Baptiste is home to a growing number
of "20-somethings," especially
at
the late
Masses on
Sunday.
The Young Adults Mass is held
monthly on Sunday, either at 5:30 or 7:30 p.m.
Following
the Mass,
the young
adults gather for a social, discussion, or other
activity. Consult the Bulletin for details.
Next Young Adults Mass and
Social: Sunday, May 16, 7:30 Mass followed by a
gathering in the Parish House.
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
Director of Music
Ministries and Organist.
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
(Thomas Hogan, Coordinator)
• Greeter (Pierrette Hogan,
Coordinator)
• Lector (Rita Rowan, Coordinator)
• Communion (Margaret Duffy, Coordinator)
Call the Parish Office 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
society
are
emphasized.
An important part of our outreach to the neighborhood and city around us is
our
Saint Jean Baptiste Community
Center, a unique space for parish events,
community programs, family celebrations, and cultural, educational, and
social
activities. E-mail
John Lantry , the Director, or call
212.472.2853, ext. 1, about
scheduling your event in the beauty and comfort of our former Lower Church,
now the Saint Jean Baptiste Community Center.
Saint Jean Baptiste Church 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.
Contact Patricia Sliwak-Grinberg at 212.472.2853, ext. 4.
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 2
(18 months up) and
Over Age 2
(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.
Contact
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.
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