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St. Alphonsus Church — St. James Church
February 1, 2015 — Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. James Church
115 E. Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
St. Alphonsus Church
54 E. Prospect Street
Hopewell, NJ 08525
MASS SCHEDULE
St. Alphonsus
St. James
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00pm
Sunday Masses: 8:00am, 10:30am
Daily Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 7:00am
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm
Sunday Masses: 8:00am, 9:45am, and 11:30am
Daily Masses: Monday through Saturday - 9:00am
Daily Masses are in the Chapel.
Holy Day Masses: See Information Inside
Holy Day Masses: See Information Inside
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: 3:15pm - 3:45pm
or by private appointment
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: 11am - 12 noon in the Church
or by private appointment
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Masses this week
St. James
St. Alphonsus
Monday, February 2 - 9am
Celebrant's Intentions
Tuesday, February 3 - 9am
For the People of the Parish
Wednesday, February 4- 9am
Eleanor Lauricella r/o Jean Woodward
Thursday, February 5 - 9am
Celebrant's Intentions
Friday, February 6- 9am
Ellen Cunningham r/o Gerrie Rigante
Saturday, February 7- 9am
Celebrant's Intentions
Monday, February 2 - 7:00am
John Phelps, Jr. r/o El Bullard
Wednesday, February 4 - 7:00am
Bridget Tevere on her 100th Birthday r/o The Rosary
Altar Society
Friday, February 6 - 7:00am
Celebrant's Intention
Saturday, February 7 - 4pm
Peter Staab r/o Lou & Carole Umscheid
Sunday, February 8 - 8am
Angelo Barbero r/o Ellena Agin and Karen Kowal
Sunday, February 8 - 10:30am
Kit DeFillipo r/o The Delbo Family
Saturday, February 7 - 5pm
Luciana Vega r/o Mary Wagner
Sunday, February 8 - 8am
Ellen Cunningham r/o Chuck and Peggy Noona
Sunday, February 8- 9:45am
Joe and Martha Logan r/o Mary Wagner
Sunday, February 8 - 11:30am
Fr. Jim McConnell
Happening this week
St. Alphonsus
Happening this week
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 11:00am — Hopewell Valley Leisure
Club Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1:00pm — Rosary Altar Society
Nursing Home Visit
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 7:15pm — Bible Study
Friday, Feb. 6, 7:30pm — Rosary Group meets for
prayer & fellowship
Saturday, Feb. 7, 3:15pm — Confessions
Saturday, Feb. 7, 4:00pm — Mass, with Blessing for
Anniversary Couples - Reception, immediately
following in the church hall
St. James
Sunday, Feb. 1, All Masses — Arise signups - Gathering
Area
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 7pm — Separated and Divorced meeting Resource Room
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 7:30pm — Occasional Choir practice Church
Thursday, Feb. 5, 10am — Miryams meeting - Blue Room
Thursday, Feb. 5, 7:30pm — Boys CYO basketball - gym
St. James Rectory Office
609-737-0122
St. James Religious Ed Office
609-737-2717
St. James Website — www.stjames-nj.org
Fax Number
609-737-6912
Nursery School 609-737-3905
e-mail — [email protected]
St. Alphonsus Rectory Office 609-466-0332
St. Alphonsus Religious Ed Office 609-466-2694
St. Alphonsus Website — www.stalphonsushopewell.org
Fax Number
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609-466-2023
e-mail — [email protected]
tion Office in each parish to sign up. We need to order the
materials so please don't wait too long with your decision. If
you already signed up for the Season invite a friend to join
you.
From Fr. Mi ke . . .
Dear Parishioners,
The winter weather sure is with us now so please be
careful as you move around. Check on people who live alone
in your neighborhood and give extra time for every trip. I
know at St James you have been noticing that we are locking
many of the interior doors. It is out of safety for everyone. I
know it will be a little time as we all get used to having these
doors locked but there are many situations that we are doing
our best to avoid, not least of all is having someone surprised
by another person already lounging in the closet when we
open the door. In our diocese we have had thefts and when
Pennington Police told us that they were keeping an eye on us
I decided that we should take precautions ourselves, too, and
not be careless with our security. Above all, we must do everything to protect the children in our pre-school and in our Rel
Ed programs so please be patient as we make sure that all are
safe.
Mass in parishioners backyards, affectionately dubbed by Joe
Logan as "Mass on the Grass", will continue this summer. If you
would like to have Mass celebrated in your backyard please
give a call to Diane at 609-737-0122, or at [email protected], to arrange a date. Last year we celebrated Mass
throughout Hopewell Twp and surrounds so I have set aside
many dates throughout the weeks of summer and hope that
we can have Mass on all of the nights that are available.
We have established the schedule for celebrating the Sacrament of Penance during Lent in both churches, when you get it
please consider celebrating the Sacrament as early in the season as you can. Last year there was a big jump in numbers the
last couple of days and people had to wait a long time. There
are many opportunities and the priest is there waiting for
someone to come. It would be great for all of us if we could
spread the crowd throughout the season.
The second Season of ARISE will begin in Lent. Now is the
time to sign up for it. This weekend you can sign up at both
churches and if you decide late please call the Religious Educa-
God bless all of you this week and keep you safe,
Fr. Mike
2014 TAX DEDUCTION STATEMENTS
Your donations to St James Church are greatly appreciated!
But in consideration of our environment, and to reduce postage
costs, we will NOT automatically be sending thank-you/tax-verification statements for every donation made in 2014.
Please note that every effort was made throughout 2014 to
send a letter for each SINGLE donation of $250 or more which
was made in any way other than through our Online Giving system. If you made such a donation and have not received a letter,
and you plan to claim Charitable Contributions on your 2014 tax
return, please contact the Rectory ASAP, before you file your return.
Users of the Online Giving system can print out their own
statements by doing the following:
From your Online Giving “HOME” page,
Go to “My Online Giving History”
Select “Print”
Select Date Range
Report type: Select “Full Detail Report (tax purposes)”
Place curser at the bottom of the page
Wait for the print icon (a picture of a printer) to appear
Print your statement
If your donations do not fall into either of the above categories
and you wish to receive a tax-verification statement, please contact the Rectory.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP!!!
N e e d t o t a l k t o s o m e o n e ? — The deacons of St. James
parish have office hours in the rectory each week
on Wednesdays from 7 PM to 8:30 PM.
Deacon Pat Brannigan will be here on
February 4th.
No appointment is necessary, so you can just
drop by. We’ll all be happy to talk with you, answer questions, or just listen.
Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh, Pastor
737-0122
[email protected]
Deacon Moore Hank, Pastoral Associate
737-0122
[email protected]
Diane McGowan, Parish Secretary, St. James
737-0122
[email protected]
Eileen Zysk, Parish Secretary, St. Alphonsus
466-0332
[email protected]
Nancy Lucash, Religious Education/RCIA, St. James 737-2717
stjamesedu@gmailcom
Joan Wielenta, Religious Education, St. Alphonsus
466-2694
[email protected]
Mary Ellen O’Boyle, Nursery School Director
737-3905
[email protected]
Deacon Sam Sciarrotta
462-3197
[email protected]
Deacon Dick Currie
844-1252
[email protected]
Deacon Pat Brannigan
737-9210
[email protected]
Deacon Rich Hobson
333-9868
[email protected]
New Parishioners — Families or individuals that wish to register in our parish are asked to call the rectory
Baptism Class — to register at St. Alphonsus, please call 466-2694 and at St. James, please call 737-0122.
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S t . A l p h o n s u s N ew s . . .
ST. ALPHONSUS CHURCH SUPPORT — The weekend
collection for January 25, 2015 amounted to $4,964.Thank you for
your support of the parish.
BIBLE STUDY — 7:15pm, Wednesday Evening, February 4th
St. Alphonsus Church Hall Pilgrim People
God’s people have always been sojourners, pilgrims on a journey,
open to God’s call and direction. In the modern world, nothing is
SANCTUARY FLOWERS — If you wish to donate the flowers so vital as understanding this identity and finding models of faiththat adorn the altar of St. Alphonsus Church, in memory of a loved fulness to bolster us on our own journeys. The Bible’s sacred stoone, in celebration of a special occasion, or simply in thanksgiving, ries unfold in a way that reminds us that we are not on our own.
please call Lola (609) 466-9681.
We welcome you to be a part of this Bible Study Group. Please
call Marilyn for details: (609) 422-0889
BIRTHDAY WISHES — We would like to acknowledge a very
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
special parishioner, Bridget Tevere, who will be turning 100 years
old on Wednesday, February 4, 2015.
NURSING HOME VISIT — 1:00pm, Tuesday, February 3rd
May the Lord Bless you and keep you.
All are welcome to join the Rosarians on the first Tuesday of the
May the Lord let His face shine upon you.
month, for recitation of the Rosary with the patients at The
May the Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace.
Atrium of Lawrenceville. Please contact Phyllis (609) 466-1749.
A SCOUT'S PRAYER
MONTHLY MEETING — 12:00noon, Monday, February 9th
Lord, we thank you for this day.
St. Alphonsus Church Hall
Help us to do our best every day.
Please note that the Rosary Altar Society will be meeting at
Teach us to be kind to other people
noontime for the February meeting only. Please bring your lunch.
and to help them at all times.
Beverages and dessert will be provided by the refreshment comBless our parents and teachers and leaders
mittee: C. Seas, L. Abbondandolo, R. Stock.The meeting will start
and all the members of Scouting.
with the recitation of the rosary and a video about Our Lady of
Bless us Lord, in your love for us.
Guadalupe. For more information about the Rosary Altar SociHelp us to be better Scouts
ety, please call Peg Sullivan (609) 466-3245.
and let us do our best for you, always.
Amen.
BLESSING OF ST. BLAISE — Through the intercession of St.
Blaise, may God deliver you from ailments of the throat and from
every other evil. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy
Spirit. Amen.
Season 2 – Change Our Hearts
You are invited to sign-up and participate in a small faith-sharing
SUPER BOWL MEATBALL SALE AT ST. ALPHONSUS group starting in February 2015. Please call Joan at (609) 466-2694.
CHURCH — After all Masses on January 31st & February 1st
“To Go” containers $8
STATION CHURCHES OF MERCER COUNTY
To order trays, please call Joe Guerino at (609) 970-9360.
You are invited on a Faith Pilgrimage to the Catholic Churches of
Thank you for supporting the Knights of Columbus fundraising and Mercer County for Lenten Evening Mass. Plan to visit as many
charitable work in and around our parish.
churches as possible, celebrate the Eucharist, and hear a brief history of each parish. St.Alphonsus will be celebrating Lenten Evening
EYES FOR THE NEEDY — The Knights of Columbus are col- Mass at 7:30pm, Tuesday, March 3rd. Watch the bulletin for comlecting eye glasses and accessories.A drop-off box is in the vestibule plete details of dates and locations!
of St. Alphonsus Church through February 8th for your donations.
Thank you!
ST. ALPHONSUS LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Saturday, February 7
HOPEWELL VALLEY LEISURE CLUB — 11:00am, Tuesday, 4:00pm B. Blake(R), P. Sullivan(EM)
February 3rd. Hopewell Valley Leisure Club meets on the first Sunday, February 8
Tuesday of the month, in the St. Alphonsus Church Hall. Please 8:00am E. Agin, K. Kowal(R), M. Carsky-Wilson, L. O’Neil(EM),
bring your lunch. Beverages and dessert are provided by the Re- M. Carsky-Wilson, N. Runk, W. Runk(AS)
freshment Committee. Visitors are welcome. For information, 10:30am J. Haney, L. Haney(R), C. Haney, V. Truglio(EM), J.
please call (609) 466-0657.
Dallessio(AS)
CEMETERY — Christmas wreaths and grave blankets will be removed from the parish cemetery in the upcoming week or so,
weather permitting.
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Blessing Throats
As we completed our monthly theme of Social Justice, we spent the evening talking about being falsely accused.
The youth started the night playing Mafia. We then watched a
video about bullying from the perspective of the bullied. The
youth then discussed how Jesus was falsely accused and how
they may find this happening in their everyday lives. Great job
team 1!
Upcoming CRASH Events:
Sun, 2/1: Superbowl, No CRASH Club
Sun, 2/8, 7-9pm: CRASH Club Meeting
Sun, 2/15: President's Weekend, No CRASH Club
Sun, 2/22: CRASH Club Meeting
Sun, 3/1: CRASH Club Meeting
Sun, 3/8: CRASH Club Meeting
Save the Date: Mar 13-15th: Winter Weekend!
Turn Your Palms Into Ashes — We are planning to make
some of our own Ashes to use on Ash Wednesday this year by
burning last year’s Palms. If you still have your palm from last
Palm Sunday, bring it to Church next weeks and leave it in the
“palm box” in the Foyer near the main doors. On Monday, February 9 at 7pm, we will gather outside the Church entrance to
burn our old palms and make ashes to use this year. It will only
take a few minutes, so if you wan to join us, don’t be late! Got
questions? Contact Joann Held at [email protected] or
609-737-0867
Please pray for our sick: Bob Pluta; Oliver Giller; Frank
Giancola, Jr.; Peter Holden; Charles Hofmann; Pam Caruso;
Bishop John M. Smith; Mary Brennan; Jack Pierpont; Mary Tierney; Anthony Vandenberg; Heather Pater; Charles Stewart;
Melissa Evert; Peg Rockey; Sal Casamento; Hector Oliveto;
Joseph Joyce
And for our deceased: Mary Bullard, Charles Raska; Luciana Vega
On the Feast of St. Blasé (February 3) the Catholic Church
celebrates a special blessing of the throat. St.
Blasé of Sebaste lived in the 4th century. He
devoted his early years to the study of philosophy and went on to practice medicine before
becoming Bishop of Sebaste in Armenia (now
part of Turkey). Legend has it that St. Blasé
once cured a child who was choking on a fishbone. And so, on his feast day (or on the nearest weekend) we
are invited to come forward after Mass to have our throats
blessed. When you come up, a Priest or Deacon will hold two
crossed candles around your throat while saying: “Through the
intercession of Saint Blasé, bishop and martyr, may God deliver
you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit.”
This year in our Parishes we will celebrate the Blessing of
Throats after all Masses on the weekend before the Feast of St
Blasé (on January 31 and February 1).
Next Week: Sending Forth
The St. James Hope Ministry thanks all who stopped to talk
with us last weekend during our annual Awareness Weekend.
Many parishioners took home a card describing the New Jersey
Good Samaritan Law, whereby if an individual feels the need to
call the police or an ambulance to assist someone who is in serious medical difficulty because of excess alcohol or an overdose
of narcotics, they can do so with the knowledge there will be no
legal repercussions even if the caller is also under the influence
of alcohol or drugs. More of these cards are available on the
Hope display in the Gathering Area. Please take and share them.
In our raising awareness of this law more lives may be saved.
And for those who expressed an interest in purchasing an Rx Armory - a private safe to store prescription medications, here is
the link to their web-site: www.rxarmory.com
St. James CYO High School Basketball Update
St. James (2-2) is tied for fourth
in the CYO standings after being
beaten by the St. Raphael’s Gold
team 70-41 last Sunday afternoon in Hamilton.
The team hopes to get back on track when they face St. Ann’s at
the CYO in Trenton at 5pm Saturday January 31st.
Upcoming Games are Sunday February 8th at the CYO in Trenton and the final two regular season games at St. Raphael’s in
Hamilton tipping off at 3:45pm on Sundays February 15th and
22nd.
Looking forward to seeing you at the game!
ST. JAMES/ST. ALPHONSUS MEN’S GROUP — The
men’s group will meet on the second and fourth Saturdays of
each month at 8am in the St. James Resource Room. Information:
please call Chet Snook at 267-685-0771
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St. James Nursery School — “Nurturing the Whole Child”
Now Enrolling for Fall 2015
Prior to Christmas, as our small school community celebrated the birth of Jesus, it was beautiful to see our parents with their children. What a wonderful gift God has given us in family life – a gift where the dignity of the person is
cherished because they are made in His image and thus precious. As we completed the Church and
calendar year with the Feast of the Holy Family and anticipate all that 2015 has to promise, it
seems appropriate to reflect on the words of St. John Paul II who emphasized that the family “has
the mission to Guard, Reveal, and Communicate love.”
The St. James Nursery School hopes that the New Year brings our entire parish family a year filled
with joy and peace. Consider joining us – now enrolling for Fall 2015.
L i f e - L o n g Fa i t h For m a t i o n . . .
This week’s WORD
AU THORITY
Last week, Mark’s Gospel reminded us that it is Jesus who
chooses us to continue his work of building the Kingdom of
God. Today’s Gospel clarifies for us Jesus’ amazing authority over
all of creation. Even the “unclean” spirits recognize Jesus as God
and obey him!
Through our Baptism, we come to know Jesus and as we grow in
our faith we are more able to understand how to be Jesus to the
world. This is our privilege and challenge. We cannot make the
excuse that we don’t know enough about our faith to be an example of a faithful Catholic; it is our duty to educate ourselves
on who we are and what we stand for.
A good way to share faith and get to know Jesus better is
through small group faith sharing.You’d be amazed at how these
settings help you to see the presence of Christ in your life. If you
haven’t yet joined an ARISE Lenten small group we encourage
you to do so and give yourself a gift this spring!
REMINDERS:
ST. ALPHONSUS
Schedule
Grades 1-7 - 2/1, 2/8 & 2/22
Grade 8 - Confirmation Interviews: 2/5; classes - 2/12 &2/28
Children’s Mass & Celebration of Scout Sunday - 2/1, 10:30amMass
ST. JAMES
February class schedule:
Grade 1, Sunday: 2/8 & 22
Grade 1, Wednesday: 2/4 & 11
Family Program: 2/8
Grades 2 – 7, Tuesday: 2/3 & 10
Grades 3 – 7, Wednesday: 2/4 & 11
We ask that you keep the families who celebrated First Penance
this weekend in your prayers. May they continue to grow in their
understanding of God’s mercy and forgiveness.
MAGNIFIKID – a great way for your children to follow along
with the Mass and the readings. Available each week in the St.
James Gathering Area. Look for it, take it into Mass and then take
it home.
Little Mass Bags
We seem to have “lost” 3 Little Mass Bags over the Christmas
Season. These are the toddler bags found on the hat rack in the
Gathering Area. Please check your car and home to see if you
took one home by mistake, Thank you.
RCIA – Small Faith Sharing Groups
Really? I thought the RCIA process was a
bunch of classes to teach you all you needed
to know about the Catholic Church!
Actually, the RCIA model is the foundation
for all faith formation, which includes faith
sharing. The process begins with questions –
not from us, but from those wanting to
know what Catholics are all about. This involves prayer and discussion highlighting
Scripture, service, and the strong sense of
community that is so important to Catholics. The next step involves examining your lifestyle to see how it can be more Christcentered. Once this becomes rooted, a “commissioning” occurs
through several beautiful and meaningful rites, culminating in the
celebration of the sacraments of initiation. The last, and most important, step is the commitment to live a life centered on building the Kingdom of God, in other words, to be and bring Jesus to
the world.
Does this sound like what you are seeking? If you are interested
in becoming catholic or joining the RCIA Team, we invite you to
contact Nancy Lucash at 609-737-2717 or
[email protected]
Forgot to sign up for a Lenten small group?
There’s still time!
Call or contact the parish this week to find a time that fits your
schedule.
Don’t miss out
on the opportunity to change your heart
this Lent!
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aHOPEFUL AWARENESS
“The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear
of the wise seeks knowledge” Proverbs 18:15
Mustard Seed Ministry
Last weekend, the Hope Ministry held its Annual Awareness Weekend. This year, we focused on the epidemic of pre-
Looking to meet other families in the parish with
elementary school aged children?
Struggling to come up with new ideas for
a home cooked meal?
Hoping to get involved at St. James but can't
seem to find the time?
The Mustard Seed Ministry is the answer.
scription drug abuse and heroin addiction.
An accidental overdose claims a life every
nine minutes in our country. Here in
New Jersey, there were 557 heroin related
deaths in 2013. It touched old and young, rich
and poor, educated and not, all races, and all religions. We, in Mercer County, can consider ourselves fortunate that we have not
been hit as hard as other counties in the state – at least not
yet.The DEA has stated, “Education and prevention are the key
ingredients in fighting this deadly addiction.”
There are a number of excellent websites that can help you learn
more about this epidemic and how you can talk with your children about the danger of prescription drugs and heroin. One site
in particular is very informative. It is –
www.getsmartaboutdrugs.com. A second site,
knowaddiction.nj.gov, also has valuable information. Another excellent resource in our area is City of Angels and their website is
–cityofangelsnj.org.
Knowledge is a gift, but it takes work to acquire it. At the end of
the day, your knowledge may save a life and that life may be of
someone you love very much.
As always, please feel free to call on us in confidence, and as always, remember that God hears our prayers and is with us on
this, our journey of life.
Moore or Theresa Hank 609-883-8721
Dan McCarron 609 933 9443
Jim Haggerty 609-333-8572
[email protected]
ADDICTION — A DISEASE NOT A DISGRACE
Hope
Join us for our next Pot Luck Dinner
Sunday, February 22, 4:30-6:30PM in the gym.
We also host: playgroup for 0-5 years, Mom's Night Out,
Dad's Night Out, Meals for Moms and Dads in need and a
service learning project for families.
If you would like to be included on our electronic mailing
list, please contact [email protected],
subject line: Sign me up!
It’s a New Year — Where are you on your journey to building
a new life after the end of your marriage? No matter where you
are in the journey, we can offer help and resources to assist anyone going through this process. Our leaders have had training
and experience in facilitating a support group that deals with the
pain and emotions of going through a separation and divorce.
Make the time to attend our next meeting which will be on Monday, February 10th. Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday from 79pm in the Resource Room. The topics covered are very
informative, and always generate much discussion. Some come
just to listen. Newcomers are always welcome. If you or anyone
you know is interested in learning more about the group, please
contact Richard or Elise Hobson 333-9868, or Kathy Hoarn 8830945. Or contact us by email [email protected].
Next Week’s Readings — February 8, 2015
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The St. James Miryam Ministry has begun meeting in the
Family Center library from 10 to 11:30 on every Thursday. We
are focusing on prayer, starting each meeting with Centering
Prayer. After that we are using the book, Just Because by Melannie Svobda, SND. Each Chapter starts with an original poem that
invites us to pray our experiences.
It's not too late to join us, anytime. All are welcome.
First Reading
Job 7:1-4,6-7
Job laments his sufferings and his life.
ADORATION — It has brought miracles, blessings, grace and
strength to many people. From Mother Teresa, “Each moment
you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make
your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in Heaven,
and will help bring about everlasting peace on earth.”* Please
come and spend 1/2 hour or more. Ideas for this time are on
the back table in the St. James Chapel on Eglantine Avenue. Adoration takes place from 9:30am to 10pm on the first Friday of the
month and from 9:30am to 1pm the other Fridays. For information, please call Joanie Halajko, 609-896-9416.
God bless you always.
*Franciscan Media, 2012
Second Reading
1 Corinthians 9:16-19,22-23
Paul explains the conditions under which he preaches
the gospel and the reasons why he will not accept
financial help from the Corinthians.
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Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 147:1-6
A song of praise for the Lord's goodness to the lowly.
Gospel Reading
Mark 1:29-39
Jesus cures Simon's mother-in-law and many others as
well.
N ew s f ro m o u r di o c e s e . . .
Upper Room Spiritual Center
3455 West Bangs Avenue, Building 2
Neptune, NJ 07753
e-mail: [email protected]
www.theupper-room.org
FRANCIS HOUSE OF PRAYER
Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center
Box 392 • Rancocas, NJ 08073
609-877-0509 or [email protected]
PERSONAL RETREAT DAY
Wednesday, February 11 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Take a day away from the busyness of your life to rest a while
in the Lord and experience God’s presence. Come to Francis
House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Donation: $10; $40 with Spiritual Direction. Please bring your
lunch.
ASH WEDNESDAY RETREAT
Wednesday, February 18 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
“Well begun is half done,” they say. Begin your Lenten Journey
on retreat with some input, silence and prayer to help you listen for God’s direction for your Lenten prayer, fasting and
almsgiving. How is God calling you this Lent? Liturgy included.
Donation: $20. Please bring a bag lunch.
I n O u r C o m mu n i t y. . .
Centering Prayer — Join us as Fr. Keating invited us into
greater depth and transformation in Christ. The day will include presentation, discussion and Centering Prayer.
Facilitator: Bunny Scott
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Place: Upper Room Spiritual Center, Neptune, NJ
Fee: $35 (A light lunch and materials included.)
ASH WEDNESDAY: Making Time for Those Burnt Out
Areas of Our Lives — Doesn’t life hand us enough penances
without our reating or embracing more? Can’t such religiosity
makes us morbid, joyless? What does a really good Lent look
like? What is it supposed to accomplish? A lot to think and
talk about. Join us, if you can.
Presenter:
Fr. Dick Rento
Date:
February 18, 2015
Time:
9:30am-2:00pm
Place:
Upper Room Spiritual Center, Neptune, NJ
Fee:
$50 (Liturgy and lunch included)
Knitting and Prayer — Learn how to combine your knitting/crocheting skills, prayer and compassion and be rewarded
with the satisfaction of creating a prayer shawl. Little or no experience required.
Facilitators: Lois Dougherty and Mary Reidy
Date:
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Time:
1:30-3:30pm
Place:
Upper Room Spiritual Center, Neptune, NJ
Free will offering.
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class sizes and a faith-based curriculum structured to meet girls’
unique needs. financial aid is available to qualified families. Lower
School Information Sessions (Grades PK-6) will be held on Tuesday, February 3 from 1-2:30 pm, and Tuesday, March 24, 1:00-2:30
pm. Register online at www.villavictoria.org or call 609-8821700.
CITY OF ANGELS RECOVERY ROSARY
WHO: For all those struggling with addictions, whether in recovery or not, and family members
WHEN: Tuesdays at 6:00 pm
WHERE: Dwier Center in the Groveville section of Hamilton,
392 Church St., Groveville, NJ 08620
WHY: To join together in calling upon the unconditional Grace
and Mercy of our loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on our road to recovery, through the intercession of Mary, the Mother of God
CONTACTS: Rob (609)508-3942 - Deacon Bill (609)203- 6269
- Jackie (908)433-9002
547 8
547 9
547 10
DR. ROBERT MERMET
Colavita Jewelers, Inc.
FAMILY DENTISTRY
209 Scotch Rd., Ewing, NJ 08628
Emergencies & Ins. Plans
Eve. & Sat. Appointments
Phone: 609-883-1090
WANTED: Buying All Gold Jewelry
Also Buying Dental Gold, Coins, Diamonds & Silver
New, Used, Old, Broken, Damaged
James & Emily Matticoli
CHEF / OWNERS
114 Titus-Mill Rd., Pennington
BLACKWELL
MEMORIAL HOME
Continuous Family Service since 1881
ELIZABETH BLACKWELL DAVIS
Director/Manager
737-6767
9 North Main Street • Pennington
LUNCH
609-730-1010
• TAKE OUT • CATERING
Local People
Serving The Community Everyday
21 North Main St., Pennington, N.J.
Waterproofing
Mold Remediation
Structural Repairs
1.888.799.3056
15% OFF
609-737-2900
Handicapped Accessible
GUTTER
CLEANING
609-586-2300
GUTTER DOCTORX
Lic. & Ins. NJ #13VH07195600
Fine Gourmet Foods Imported Directly From Italy
108 Dobbin St.
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Hours:
M-Th 10am-10pm
F & Sa 10am-11pm
Closed Sunday
Upholstery
Cleaning
O: 718-389-7246 • C: 609-548-0586
Email: [email protected]
www.shop.marovatofoods.com
www.marovatofoods.com
15 Highway North #31
Pennigton Sq. Shpg. Ctr.
Buy One
Dinner 2nd
Dinner $5 OFF
1 coupon/table; NTBC
Main Office: 609-466-2900
OFF $75 OFF 20% OFF 25% OFF
Marovato Italian Imports 15%
Carpet &
Carpet
Tile & Grout
Air Duct &
PENNINGTON PIZZA
ITALIAN GRILL
$2 OFF
any large
16” Pie
Member
FDIC
Donna Vagnozzi-Bucci, DMD,PC
7 Tree Farm Road
Suite 200
Pennington, NJ
Cleaning
(200 sq ft min)
CLEANING SOLUTION INC.
✔ Air Duct Cleaning (helps w/ allergies & sinus issues)
✔ Carpet Cleaning, Stretching & Repair
Licensed
✔ Tile & Grout Cleaning - Kitchen, Bath & Shower
&
Re-caulking, Re-grouting, Sealing, Tile Replace & Repair Insured
✔ Dryer Vent Cleaning (major fire hazard!)
✔ Power Washing for Decks, Walkways, Patio & Siding
SENIOR CITIZEN
DISCOUNT
1.866.264.8444
877-401-4777
drvagnozzibucci.com
Follow us on:
$35 OFF Initial Visit
SPECIALIZING IN BASEMENT WATERPROOFING
& MOLD REMEDIATION SINCE 1984
with this ad
56 Main Street, Flemington, NJ
800-819-9875
908-782-0840
CHURCH MEMBER
DISCOUNT
Serving PA, NJ & DE
609.818.9797
Coins-American & Foreign
Scrap Gold
Gold & Silver
Paper Money
Old Jewelry
Tues-Fri 10am-5pm
Estates
Saturday 10am-3pm
Collections
or By Appt.
Stretching
& Repair
Dryer Vent
Cleaning
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS • PUMPS • COATINGS
FOUNDATION REPAIR • OUTSIDE WATER MANAGEMENT
EMERGENCY SERVICE • FREE INSPECTIONS
LICENSED & INSURED
Check out our reviews on:
www.morganbasementwaterproofing.com
HOPEWELL
PHARMACY
Commercial Rates are at an All Time Low. Contact us today to get a free analysis
to see if we can help Save you money with your monthly payments on your
commercial property. Multi-Family, Retail, Office Building, Apartment and Condos.
Can close in as little as 45 days! Four season customer service is our top priority.
Call us today 215-586-1575 or 267-251-0341
www.duqcapital.com
3900 City Avenue, Suite 107 • Philadelphia, PA 19131
Learning Center
www.thevillagelearningcenter.com
ONE WEST BROAD STREET
HOPEWELL, N.J.
466-1960
Foreign Car Specialist - All European & Asian Makes
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE / FREE LOANER CARS
www.UnionLineGarage.com 609.466.0294
Located in Hopewell Borough
NJ Lic. #13VH03327200
FREE
INSPECTION
RIGHTWAY
Licensed & Insured
WATERPROOFING CO.
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING SPECIALIST
609-386-6969
547 St. James, Pennington, NJ (I) T
PLEASE PATRONIZE THE BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONALS
THAT ADVERTISE IN YOUR BULLETIN AND THANK THEM FOR
THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
YOUR ADVERTISERS MAKE YOUR BULLETIN POSSIBLE.
THERE ARE GRAYSCALE AND FULL COLOR ADVERTISEMENTS AVAILABLE.
ST. JAMES IS LOOKING FOR A FEW MORE SPONSORS.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLACE AN AD IN THE BULLETIN,
PLEASE CONTACT JOHN PATRICK PUBLISHING COMPANY
800-333-3166 • WWW.JPPC.NET
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WILSON-APPLE
FUNERAL HOME
S
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V
F 50 Y
ERVING
HE
OPEWELL
ALLEY
OR
EARS
Pre-Need Planning
609-737-1498
Robert A. Wilson, Owner N.J Lic. No. 2520 • R. Asher Wilson, Manager N.J. Lic. No. 3823
2560 Pennington Road • Pennington, NJ
Serving the Local Community For Over 20 Years
MEMORIAL HOME
Joseph A. Immordino Jr., Manager, NJ Lic. No. 4231
Now located at Wilson-Apple Funeral Home
609-466-0233
Dr. Mark W. McDonough
Christopher Kazior , D.M.D.
Mention this Ad and Receive 5% OFF any Water Treatment Service or Install
609-737-7443 • www.relymechanical.com
Cromwell-Immordino
We make great smiles happen!
245 South Main Street, Pennington
609-730-1414 • Fax: 609-730-1456
www.bracez4you.com
FAMILY DENTISTRY
245 S. Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
Next to Toll Gate Grammar School
Spec Lic #3919
737-7662
Law Office of Alisandra B. Carnevale, LLC JOHN THE HANDYMAN
FAMILY LAW • REAL ESTATE
DIVORCE • WILLS • MUNICIPAL COURT
134 South Main Street [email protected]
Pennington, NJ
(609) 737-3683
STELLITANO
Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.
American Board of Orthodontics Diplomate
Combining Artistry & Advanced Technology
Lorraine Kosztyu, DMD, PA
General Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
2 Tree Farm Rd.
Suite B-200
Pennington, NJ
(609) 737-8000
Office Hours:
Monday 8 am-6 pm • Tuesday 7:30 am-5 pm
Wednesday 8 am-5:30 pm • Friday 8 am-4 pm
Saturday - Open One Per Month
DesimoneOrthodontics.com
Call (609) 896-1050
to schedule an appointment.
Igniting a Passion for Learning
Pre-K through Grade 8
Visit WWW.KOSZTYU.COM
215-968-4151
www.GNAEDU.org
82 Franklin Corner Road • Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Stanley J. Vitello, PH.D, JD
Educational Consultant
• Special Education
• Mediation
• Expert Witness
• Program Evaluation
609-466-9725
NJ RESIDENT
609-477-8824
Antimo’s
Italian Kitchen
Over 15 Years Experience
Servicing Central NJ Customers
Thin Crust Pizza & Catering
Fine Italian Cuisine • Dinner Specials
609-466-2310 or 908-782-0710
www.stellitanohvac.com
52 E. Broad St., Hopewell, NJ
609-466-3333
PENNINGTON FAMILY DENTISTRY
Free cleaning w/ad
(New Patients)
Bernard L. Hoffman, III DDS
Ana Paula Hoffman, DDS, MS, PhD
ACCEPTING EMERGENCIES
www.Penningtonfamilydentistry.com
117 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Pennington
609-737-0006
Grey Nun Academy
BAUER’S
TREE SERVICE
Year Round Service
and Landscaping
Mark Bauer 610-6023
Red Bauer 882-9170
Stephen Molinelli Parishioner
Senior Vice President - Wealth Advisor
65 S. Main St., Bldg. B,
Ste. B003, Pennington
Phone: 609.730.4940
email: [email protected]
www.insightfinancialservices.com
Securities offered
through LPL
Financial Member
FINRA/SIPC
Shear Hair DeZigns, Inc.
153 W. Delaware Ave.
Pennington, NJ 08534
THE FLOWER &
COUNTRY STORE
Your Florist
for Any Occasion
Flowers
Unique Gifts
Fruit & Gift Baskets
[email protected]
Expert Painting
I’ll Show Up!! No Job too Small!
Electrical • Carpentry/Drywall
Plumbing • Home Repairs
Fully Insured • Reasonable Rates
609-737-3060
609-434-1144
www.flowerandcountrystore.net
Cremation Services
Celebration Funerals
Completely Renovated & Ready To Serve
Hopewell Community
Timothy F. Reeg, Manager, NJ Lic. 3982
71 E. Prospect St., Hopewell Borough, NJ • 609.466.3632 • HopewellMemorialHome.com
609-466-2991
SUTPHEN MEMORIALS, INC.
Monuments and Vaults
Granite • Barre Guild Seal • Bronze
PIZZA RESTAURANT
4 Mercer Street, Hopewell
Thank you for your patronage!
Douglas Sutphen, President
609-921-6420
www.sutphenmemorials.com
29 Greenview Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08542
St. John Chimney Sweeps
~ANTHONY ST. JOHN~
Fine Traditional
Italian Cuisine
Catering
BYOB
Avanti
Since 1960 - NJ Lic. 5174
Electrical Contractor • Residential & Commercial
55 E. Broad St., Hopewell • 609-466-0124
A Taste of Italy
23 W. Delaware Ave.
Pennington, NJ (next to Book Peddler)
609-737-0133
609.737.7174
www.avantipennington.com
Repairs • Liners • Rain Caps
Open 7 Days for Lunch & Dinner
Michelle S. Moriello
NOW OPEN!
SEASONAL FARE WITH A SOUTHERN FLAIR
fried green tomatoes • shrimp & grits • she crab soup
cajun shrimp butter & sweet potato • crab cakes w/ green beans
fennel, tomato salad & beurre blanc • pork ribs w/ grits
chicken & andouille cornbread stuffing & much more!
Lunch: Tu-F 11am-3pm • Dinner: Tu-Th 5-9pm • F & Sa 5-10pm
9B East Broad St., Hopewell, NJ • 609.333.8912 • sweetgrassrestaurant.com
547 St. James,Pennington, NJ (B) TR
John Patrick Publishing Company 1-800-333-3166 • www.jppc.net