Welcome Fr. Robert Kuznik
The Parish Family of St. James extends a warm welcome to our eighth pastor, Fr. Robert Kuznik. We look forward to working with you as we continue our camino together.
A message from Fr. Robert…
Dear Parishioners of St. James,
This week, we begin a new journey together as I come to you as your new pastor. In the coming weeks and months, we will get to know more about each other, but I wanted to introduce myself to you and share a little about my background.
I am 55 years old, the youngest of six children and was born in the South-Western Poland in the city of Wroclaw. My whole family (mom and two siblings) still live there. I have lived here in the US for the past 33 years but make an annual visit to my family back in Poland.
In 1993 I completed my philosophy studies at St. John’s University in Queens, NY and then attended the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington. I was ordained in 1998 by Bp. McGann to serve in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
My first assignment was at St. Christopher’s Church in Baldwin, then at Holy Name of Mary Parish in Valley Stream. For the past 13 years, I have served as pastor at St. Isidore’s in Riverhead. In every place I have studied, lived or served, each has become my home and the people there were my families.
Now I have joined the parish family of St. James in Setauket. I am looking forward to this new experience and to everything the Lord has prepared for us as we journey together into the future.
God Bless You !
~Fr. Robert
COVID Guidelines from the Chancellor's Office
COVID-19 Update effective immediately
The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation Masses will end the weekend of Sunday, August 14th / 15th.
Also, according to New York State and the Diocese of Rockville Centre, the mask mandate is currently lifted; masks are optional here in the assembly and the decision to wear one is up to the discernment of the individual.
Please continue to sanitize your hands as you enter the church, and receive communion in the hand. Until further notice, the Precious Blood will not be distributed, and the Holy Water fonts will remain empty.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Mission Statement
We, the Catholic community of the Three Village area, formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, are a pilgrim community journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel.
We strive to respond to Jesus’ invitation: to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be a Good Samaritan to (our) neighbor and enemy; stewards of and for God’s creation and living witnesses of Faith, Hope and Charity … so that in Jesus’ name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities.
Weekly Bulletin
Parish News and Upcoming Events
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 12, 2021
Posted in Weekly Video Masses 2021 on 09/12/21
https://vimeo.com/barsandtoneproductions/review/597964211/70668725bb
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 5, 2021
Posted in Weekly Video Masses 2021 on 09/05/21
https://vimeo.com/barsandtoneproductions/review/593902220/89928f794f
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 29, 2021
Posted in Weekly Video Masses 2021 on 08/29/21
https://player.vimeo.com/external/590382988.hd.mp4?s=0cac34e4efe3b9f80f79d47462219ff9c21986db&profile_id=703
Office Hours
Friday-Saturday 9:30am-2pm
Phone: 631-941-4141
Virtual Masses
Looking for our virtual Masses during the COVID 19 Health Emergency? Click on the "Worship" tab to find links to our weekly Masses as well a selection of homilies by Fr. Jim and Fr. Fitz.
Mass Times and Sacraments
Weekdays and Saturdays: 8:00 am
Weekend Celebrations:
Saturday: 5:00 pm Youth Mass (live-streamed and taped)
Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturdays 4:00 - 4:45 pm
and by appointment.
Daily Readings
Friday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
09/17/21 8:30 am
Readings for the Optional Memorial of Saint Hildegard of Bingen, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Reading I 1 Tm 6:2c-12
Read MoreMemorial of Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Saint Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs
09/16/21 8:30 am
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Cornelius, pope and martyr, and Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr
Reading I 1 Tm 4:12-16
Read MoreMemorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
09/15/21 8:30 am
ATTENTION ALL YOUTH OF ST. JAMES PARISH!
We need your input!
As of now, there is no “formal” ministry to the youth of our parish, with no specific gatherings as such. However, there ARE, even as we slowly come back together in the aftermath of the virus a number of young people in our parish who are active in their faith, and involved in a variety of ministries here including sacristans, musicians, leaders of song, youth choir members, religious education volunteers, altar servers, and ushers, and those who attend liturgies on Sunday.
We also have, as well, some college-aged parishioners who are involved in Diocesan youth programs, Young Adult Groups, and Campus Ministry.
The typical practice regarding young people or Youth Ministry, while well-intentioned, is to create some type of group or program and then try to get people to come.
Another common practice, also well-intentioned, is to create a way to try to evangelize those who just completed their Confirmation program. And while the issue of how to Evangelize non-practicing Catholics is a significant issue and a tremendous challenge, perhaps it’s beyond the scope of what the young people who are already here might need.
Therefore, what we would like to do here at St. James is to determine what the young people in the parish would like to see developed for them by asking them what they want and need.
A survey was assembled by some young parishioners, along with some adult parishioners involved with youth work in the past. Please click on this link: Youth Survey 2021 to complete the survey which can then either be emailed to: [email protected]; or brought to the office; mailed to the office, or put in the collection basket at Mass.
There are no preconceived plans or notions about what to do and no formalized leadership structure is in place. Our hope is to be able to offer something to benefit our young parishioners but we need to hear from you! PLEASE help us help you by filling out the survey.
We are starting with youth who would be contactable through Mass, but feel free to pass the info onto your peers as well.
One Family in Mission, Called to Evangelize
Televised Masses during the COVID 19 Crisis
We are happy to tell you that through the kind generosity of St. James parishioner Jim Townsend and his partner Corey Arnold, and Corey's son Justin, of Bars and Tone Media Productions, we will continue to provide our weekend celebration of the Mass. Mass will be available on the website as well as the parish Facebook page as well as the Religious Education YouTube Channel.
The Catholic Faith Network (CFN), will continue to provide televised and online daily Masses. CFN also offers other devotional and spiritual programs. (Optimum channel 29/137; Verizon FiOS TV channel 296 and Spectrum channel 162/471)
Filing a claim with DRVC
On October 1, 2020, The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York (the “Debtor") filed a petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York seeking relief under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The Debtor's Chapter 11 Case is pending before the Honorable Judge Shelley C. Chapman under Case No. 20-12345. The Docket can be accessed through the website maintained by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (http://www.nysb.uscourts.gov).
The Diocese has posted information on its website: https://drvcreorganization.com.
For additional information and inquiries about this case, please call the numbers listed below. U.S. and Canada based parties should use the toll free number below. International parties should use the non-U.S. number below. Toll Free US (888) 490-0633 … Non US (503) 520-4459
Deadline to File Claims
Information regarding the deadlines for filing proofs of claim in the Diocese’s chapter 11 case and the forms to use can be found by clicking on the following link to the Diocese’s bankruptcy website and scrolling down the page: https://dm.epiq11.com/drvc
Give On-Line Securely
During this time of uncertainty surrounding the COVID19 virus, many of us will choose to remain at home and not venture out to church or other places where large groups of people may gather. While respecting that choice, please remember that our parish still needs our financial support in order to meet regular operating expenses such as electric bills, heating/cooling, water and payroll. If you have not already signed up for electronic giving via Faith Direct, please consider doing so now.
Thank you for your continued support of St. James.
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