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February 1, 2015
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Monday, February 2
7:30AM
Forgotten Souls in Purgatory
6:30PM
Dorothy Inman (A)
RB/Janet & Larry Denney
7:00PM
Word of Life Prayer Group (Chapel)
Tuesday, February 3
7:30AM
John Scibek (A)
RB/Doris (Wife)
2:00PM
Rosary & Prayer Hour — Chapel
6:30PM
Helen Groffie
RB/Margaret & Kevin Zola
Wednesday, February 4
7:30AM
Marilyn Rogalski—Mass for Healing
RB/Pat & Attila Kekesi
3:00PM
Prayers for Priests, Religious, and
Vocations
6:30PM
Hanna Mai Devery
Thursday, February 5
7:30AM
Dominic Scolaro
RB/Stephanie & Dave Salewski
6:30PM
Deceased Parishioners & Loved Ones
Friday, February 6
7:30AM
Edward A. MacMullan
RB/Family
6:30PM
Everlasting Spiritual Bouquet
Saturday, February 7
7:30AM
Victor Colucci, Sr.
RB/Martin Kleber
5:00PM
Mass for St. Mary’s Parishioners
Sunday, February 8
7:00AM
Bishop O’Connell—Mass for Healing
8:30AM
Living & Deceased Members of the
Rosary & Altar Society
10:00AM
John Maloney
MASSES
Saturday Evening: 5:00 P.M.
Sundays: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30AM.
Weekdays: M-F 7:30 and 6:30 P.M., Sat. 7:30AM
Eve before a Holy Day: 7:00 P.M.
Holy Days: 7:30 and 10:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.
BAPTISMS
Sundays at 12:15PM. Arrangements are to be made at the rectory at
least 6 weeks in advance and are done on 1st & 3rd Sunday of the
month.
is held in the Chapel Mon. 9am-7pm, Tues. 9am-2pm & 5-10pm,
Wed. 9am-9pm, Thurs. 9am-12pm & 5-10pm, Fri. 9am-9pm and
Sat. from 9am to 1pm.
CONFESSIONS
Saturday from 4PM to 4:30PM and after the 5PM Saturday evening
Mass.
NOVENA
In honor of the Miraculous Medal each Wednesday evening at 7PM.
MARRIAGES
Arrangements are to be made at least 1 year in advance.
SICK CALLS
Urgent calls any time of day or night. Arrangements for Communion calls to the sick or confined to the home are to be made by contacting the rectory.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Public elementary school children on Sunday morning at 8:00, 9:30,
and 11:00 A.M.
PARISH REGISTRATION
We welcome new parishioners to the parish, and we ask them to
register as soon as possible. If you are not registered we are not able
to issue testimonial letters for sponsorship for the Sacraments or
character references to schools or for employment. If you move
from the parish please notify the rectory.
ENVELOPE SYSTEM
The regular use of envelopes provides for a stable income to the
church. This enables the pastor to plan for repairs, future expansion
and improvements. We urge all parishioners to make regular use of
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS:
Adoration
Cathy Lippincott 499-9909
Adult Choir
Jac Madson 758-7243
Adult Faith Formation
Earl Alger 298-7071
Contemporary Choir
Cathy Alphonse 291-9204
Food Pantry
Jonette Tilton 977-1136
Knights of Columbus
Alan Moshinsky 298-8710
Liturgy Committee
Jack Laciskey 587-1397
Open Hearts, Willing Hands
(Interfaith Caregivers)
Judy Pesce 298-5395
Pastoral Council
Jack Laciskey 587-1397
Rosary & Altar Society
Helene Shea 298-7612
Senior Citizens Club
Joe Harcar 298-4396
Sports Committee
John Bacovin 638-9054
St. Vincent de Paul Society Mary Williams 298-1414
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Messages From Fr. Mike
Congratulations to the children of our parish who
received their First Penance this weekend! May they
continue to turn to Jesus regularly for this wonderful
experience of his forgiving love. These children will now
begin their preparations for their First Holy Communion.
This week I will be meeting
individually with our Confirmation
candidates to review with them their
preparations for this sacrament and their
readiness to accept the commitment of
living as mature active followers of Jesus.
Overall, almost all of our candidates have
been preparing seriously, and many have
performed helpful acts of service for St.
Mary’s parish.
This Tuesday, February 3rd, is the
feast of St. Blaise, the patron saint of throat
ailments. In his honor we will be offering the traditional
Blessing of Throats that day at our 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM
Masses. During this cold winter season may God spare us
from sore throats and other illnesses.
On Wednesday I will be attending a preparatory
meeting at St. Ann’s Church in Lawrenceville introducing
the 2015 Catholic Appeal. Even though we have failed
to reach our goal the past two years, I join with Bishop
O’Connell in expressing my gratitude for all who have
supported this Appeal, which helps fund many important
ministries and programs here in the Diocese of Trenton.
The bishop’s video message is scheduled to be shown at
our Masses the weekend of February 14–15.
Next Sunday is World Marriage Day, and at all our
weekend Masses we will offer a special blessing prayer
for any married couples present in church. Marriage is a
challenging vocation, and I certainly admire all of you
who are living witnesses that even in our modern world it
is possible for a man and a woman to make a lifelong
commitment to honor and love each other in good times
and in bad, in sickness and in health. Thank you to all
who have submitted copies of your wedding pictures—we
will have them on display next weekend.
The Season of Lent begins in less than three weeks.
Have you thought about what you can do for our Lord this
year?
Mon.
Wed.
MEETINGS OF THE WEEK
7:00 PM
Mary’s Weavers
Parish Center, downstairs
7:00 PM
Word of Life Prayer Group
Chapel
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Bingo (School Hall)
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Parish Center, upstairs
Annual Women’s Weekend Retreat
Sponsored by the Rosary & Altar Society
SAN ALFONSO RETREAT HOUSE, Long Branch, NJ
Friday evening, March 20 – Sunday afternoon, March 22
Please join us for our annual sojourn to the sea during the
Lenten Season this year. Come away from
your busy life and refresh your spirit
through reflection, rest and peace from the
ordinary activities of the world. The
theme for 2015 is centered on “Living in
Love”. The sessions will examine the
many facets of God’s gift of love,
including forgiveness – the invitation to
love. The weekend consists of several
conferences, homilies, opportunities for consultation with
the Redemptorist priests, the Sacraments of Reconciliation
and Eucharist, reflection, rest and prayer. The retreat begins
on Friday evening, March 20, with registration at 4PM and
concludes on Sunday, March 22, with departure after lunch.
The cost is $200 for the weekend (includes two overnights
and six meals). A non-refundable deposit of $50 is
Do you want your marriage to last a lifetime?
Do you want to live your marriage covenant freely,
totally, faithfully and fruitfully?
Couples who learn and live with their shared fertility
discover that their communication, relationship and
romance are better with Natural Family Planning. Consider
a Natural Family Planning Course to plan or postpone
pregnancy:
Mondays— February 16, March 16 and April 13, 2015
from 7:15 – 9:30 PM, in Voorhees, NJ
Be Joyful Daily
Register online at: register.ccli.org (Deadline: Feb. 12).
If that course doesn’t fit your schedule, Online Virtual and
Home Study Natural Family Planning courses are also
We know that we aren’t always going to be happy.
Sadness, even tragedy, is going to cross
our paths more than once. But if we
strive to be joyful on a daily basis, we
seem to develop reserves upon which
we can draw.
—from Pope Francis and our Call to Joy
Meeting Time: Monday, February 9th (2nd Monday), 1:30 PM
Meeting Place: Parish Center, Upstairs Room
Topics of interest to seniors, 50/50 raffle, and refreshments.
St. Mary’s Senior Citizens Club
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Rosary and Altar Society News
Eastern Europe Collection
RESPECT LIFE
The annual collection to assist the Catholic churches in
Central and Eastern Europe will be taken up next weekend,
“The Right to Life is the first among human rights!”
—Pope Francis
LINENS
Week of February 1
Ginny Richardson
Week of February 8
Maria Bellusci
UPCOMING EVENTS:
>>WEEKDAY ROSARY–7AM & 8AM in the Chapel,
before and after the 7:30AM Mass.
>>ROSARY HOURS – EVERY TUESDAY from 2–3PM
in the chapel; and EVERY WEDNESDAY at 3 PM for
priests and religious. On Saturdays at 9AM the “Timeless
Rosary” is recited. Please join us—ALL ARE WELCOME.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for Febuary:
— That prisoners, especially the young, may be able to
rebuild lives of dignity;
— That married people who are separated may find welcome
and support in the Christian community.
>>FEAST OF OUR LORD’S PRESENTATION IN THE
TEMPLE – February 2nd, 2015. The Eternal Father once
gave you, Our Lady, the most precious treasure that heaven
possessed—His own Divine Son. In the Temple, you
returned to Him His gift by consecrating your Child to His
honor and glory. For your generosity the Eternal Father
made you, through Christ, the dispenser of the riches of God;
it is a reminder to us that anyone who desires to find Jesus
will find Him through prayer to you for your intercession.
>>PRAYER SHAWL PROJECT – Mary’s Weavers Monday evenings at 7:00 PM in the downstairs meeting
room, Parish Center. We welcome Confirmation candidates
earning service credits. Interested? Telephone Helene Shea
for more information at 298-7612. Next Meeting of group
is February 2nd, 2015.
>>CLARE ESTATE ROSARY — Next recitation is
scheduled for February 3rd, 2015 at 10:30AM on the first
floor lounge.
>>COMMUNION
SUNDAY—February
8th— Rosary at 8:00AM; Mass at 8:30AM;
No Meeting.
Let us pray for all Rosarians, and especially our
currently ill or suffering members and friends and
their caring family members: Yolanda Foley;
Marie Rachmiel; Michael I.; Paul Shea; Jack L.;
Andrew H. for healing; Joan MacMullan;
Bernadette; Robert; Patricia Krowicki; Nancy P.;
Nancy K.; Peggy F.; Catherine; Baby Caleb;
Marilyn Rogalski; Reba Burrichter; Bertha; Lynn G.; for Rose for
a successful, healthy pregnancy; Addie; and Carl and Rosemarie
Brodowski. We continue to pray for the protection of our
religious freedom and our conscience rights; for an end to
abortion; for the family and sacramental marriage; for our
government leaders; for vocations; and for the Holy Father and the
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Marriage Moments:
As the story goes, Jonah was trying to run away from God
because he feared announcing a message of repentance.
A whale changed his mind. (Jonah 1-4) Are there any
disputes I'm running away from in our marriage? Identify
one troublesome difference today and face it squarely.
Repent if necessary. Honest communication can be an act
of courage and salvation.
(for Feb. 2nd, Groundhog Day) In the spirit of the
groundhog, develop your shadow side today. If you're shy,
make an overture to someone in need. If you're not very
affectionate, give your spouse an unexpected kiss or hug.
If you're a work-a-holic, take some time off to play together.
You get the idea.
You have a couple of weeks to think about how to celebrate
Valentine's Day. (Luckily, it's before Lent so chocolate is a
possibility.) Better yet, choose one favor a day to surprise
your beloved with. Your love is a daily act, not just one day
a year.
Lent begins on Wednesday, February 18th. Sure, we can
celebrate Mardi Gras on the 17th, but start thinking now of
a meaningful Lenten practice. Why not choose at least one
penance that you will both do. It can reinforce your
decision and bond you in a common effort.
Blessing of Throats
The traditional Blessing of Throats will be offered
here at St. Mary’s this Tuesday, February 3rd during our
7:30 AM and 6:30 PM Masses.
World Meeting of Families
The World Meeting of Families is the world’s largest
Catholic gathering of families. It is held every three years
and sponsored by the Holy See’s Pontifical Council for the
Family. A theme is chosen that energizes and enlivens the
event while adding great depth of meaning to our
understanding of families. The theme of the World Meeting
of Families—Philadelphia 2015 is “Love is Our Mission: The
Family Fully Alive”, emphasizing the impact of the love and
life of families on our society. Since its inception by St. John
Paul II in 1994, the World Meeting of Families has
strengthened the sacred bonds of families across the globe.
Pope Francis is coming! Our Holy Father will be
present to conclude the World Meeting of Families, likely
arriving at its close on September 25th, and then celebrating a
public Mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway on Sept. 27th.
More information can be found on the official website,
www.worldmeeting2015.org, including places to stay,
Senior Citizens Dues
Senior Citizen Membership dues of $5.00 are now due.
Please remit payment to Marie Pumilio, if you haven’t
already done so. You can contact Marie at 298-4623.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 1, 2015
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 1, 2015
Come, let us bow down in worship;
let us kneel before the Lord who made us.
— Psalm 95:6
Readings for February 8, 2015:
Job 2:1–4, 6–7
Wow, do we ever feel like Job, a wise and righteous man
with many blessings from God and then suddenly we are put
to the test by Satan? Job had everything and then lost
everything. However, he remained faithful to God. This
reading is Job's response to a friend who is trying to console
him.
Psalm 147:1-6
Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.
1 Corinthians 9:16–19, 22–23
Paul understands his mission of preaching the Gospel more as
a "stewardship" authorized by Jesus rather than an
"occupation" deserving a just wage. Let's ponder these
words: Paul is on a mission from God and he can fulfill his
mission willingly which is its own reward or unwillingly
which is fulfilling his responsibility. All of us have a unique
mission, in God's plan, that no one else can do; let's choose to
do our mission willingly and be full of the joy of the Gospel.
Gospel: Mark 1:29–39
In our January traveling CD, Fr Robert Barron captures much
of the Gospel: Take the time to pray, forgive, reach out to
someone who is hurting.
In Mark's Gospel, Jesus
immediately went to Peter's mother-in-law, grasped her hand,
and helped her up; the fever left her and she immediately
served them. In the evening, Jesus continued to heal many
that were brought to him and he cast out demons. And in the
morning, Jesus "took" the time to pray and then went to
preach. We need to make and take time for God every day
and we need to do at least one (or more) outreach to our
Danny Thomas & St. Jude
One hundred years ago, comedian Danny Thomas was
born Amos Jacob to Lebanese parents in Deerfield,
Michigan, southwest of Detroit.
At age 26, married, facing the birth of his first child,
and struggling to support his family as he tried to make it in
show business, Thomas considered giving up his dream of
being a performer in exchange for a regular paycheck at an
uncle’s grocery store.
A devout Catholic, he walked into SS. Peter and Paul
Church in Detroit and knelt before a statue of St. Jude, the
patron saint of hopeless causes. “Help me find my place in
life” he prayed, and placed his last $7 in the poor box. The
next morning he received a lucrative job offer in Chicago,
and his entertainment career began to take off.
A few years later, at another turning point in his life,
Thomas again asked St. Jude’s help and promised “I’ll
build you a shrine”. St. Jude came through for him again.
In the 1950s, by now a successful television star, Danny
Thomas kept his promise. He founded the St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee,
which opened in 1962. Danny Thomas died on Feb. 6,
1991, and is buried on the grounds of St. Jude Hospital.
[source: The Little Blue Book 2014-2015, Diocese
of Saginaw, MI; www.littlebooks.org]
Let us pray ...
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored,
glorified, loved and preserved throughout
the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart
of Jesus, please pray for us. Saint Jude,
Altar Servers — February 7th & 8th
5:00PM
Team #2
Angyal
7:00AM
Team #4
C. Chilelli
AUTHORITY FROM GOD
8:30AM
Team #7
Maurin
According to Moses, the people decided they didn’t
want to hear God’s voice directly any more. It was much
too frightening. Why couldn’t God send human teachers,
prophets, instead? God agreed, but with a warning. The
people had better listen to those teachers, because they
spoke in God’s name.
That arrangement, though, had its own problems, for
them and for us. How do I know this teacher is truly from
God? And if the teacher is from God, are all parts of the
teaching meant for me? We have the Church and scripture
to help us with those questions, but still there are always a
few loose ends.
That is the powerful significance of the sentence in
today’s Gospel: “The people were astonished at his
teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not
as the scribes.” The people knew that this Jesus was
10:00AM
Team #12
Russello
11:30AM
Team #15
Day
World Marriage Day — February 8th
The Liturgy Committee of St. Mary’s
invites all couples to celebrate World
Marriage Day on February 8th (2nd Sunday
in February). You are encouraged to send a
copy of your wedding picture, if possible,
to our parish office. It will be displayed on
a table in the rear of our church (please
include your names, wedding date, and
church). All pictures will be returned. Please note that Fr.
Mike and Fr. Felix will offer a special blessing for married
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Religious Educa on & Sacramental Programs
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1 ~ 8 Grade & High School
Feb. 1, 8, 22 ...RE classes
Feb. 2 & 3…….8th Grade Confirmation interviews with
Father Mike in the Parish Center.
Feb. 19…….First Eucharist Parent Prep: 6:30–8PM, in
the School Hall.
Confirmation Candidates — Your interview time and date
with Father Mike has been mailed to you. If you have not
yet received it, or have any problems or concerns in keeping
your assigned date/time, please give us a call as soon as
possible so we may reschedule. You will be measured for
your gown and IF you have completed all requirements, you
will be receiving your Confirmation application packet at
this interview.
Congratulations to all of our second graders who received
their First Penance on Saturday. You all did a great job on
receiving this beautiful Sacrament for the first time!
Parents of 2nd Grade students are asked to attend a very
important meeting in the School Hall on Feb. 19th from
6:30–8PM. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the
Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and answer any questions
you may have. We look forward to seeing you at this
informative meeting. Please arrive 15 minutes early for sign
-in as we will be starting our meeting promptly at 6:30 PM.
Prayer Sponsors – Parishioners, please consider picking a
Confirmation candidate from the listing on the bulletin
board in the back of the church. Please support your
candidate by praying for them during their journey into
becoming an adult in the Catholic Church. We ask that you
read the form and fill it out completely. If you do not want
the candidate to know who you are, we will not pass on that
information. We thank you ahead of time for your prayers!
Food Pantry Donations for the needy in our community
are being collected every Sunday during our religious
education classes. There are receptacles in the School Hall
to collect non-perishable donations. Thank you for your
support and generosity!
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All Dates, Notices and Calendars for Our Religious
Education Programs are online at …. www.stmarysre.org.
Please check website on a regular basis for updates. Also,
important notices/updates will always be posted here!
RE Office: (609) 291-8281 ext. 17 or 18,
Fax #: (609) 298-7178, Email: [email protected] or
[email protected], Website: www.stmarysre.org.
$1,000 BINGO — Every Wednesday Night
Consolidated Fire Association (298-4761) is
hosting a $1,000 Bingo at St. Mary’s school hall,
every Wednesday evening.
Parishioners are welcome! Doors open at 5:30 PM,
and games begin at 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be
Sharing the J"oy of the Gospel"on Catholic Radio!
Tune into WFJS Catholic Radio 1260am/89.3FM.
Download the WFJS smart phone app. Or listen
live on line at www.DomesticChurchMedia.org
Bi-Lingual Healing Mass
A Bi-Lingual (English-Spanish) Healing Mass with the love
of Padre Pio will be held on Friday, February 6th , 2015 at
the Church of the Assumption, 28 Monmouth Rd (Rt. 537),
North Hanover Twp., NJ at 7:00PM. Father Rafael Ramos
will be the Celebrant and will be assisted by the Divine Mercy
Healing Ministry.
All are invited. Seating is limited. Doors will open at
St. Vincent de Paul Society
February 1, 2015: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the Gospel today we read that because Jesus spoke
with authority His reputation spread throughout the
surrounding region of Galilee.
As His
disciples, we can also speak with authority
when we put our faith into action and one
way we can put our faith into action is by
helping our neighbors in need.
All of our Valentine’s Coach Bag Raffle
tickets have been sold! The drawing will
occur this Wednesday evening Feb. 4th.
Thank you to all who have supported this fundraiser, and
good luck!
...THE SICK who have been
recommended to our prayers:
Sr. Joyce Marie Riley, Shirley Mich,
Ken Kreidler, Victoria Seda, Karen C.
Hillman, Rosemarie Brodowski, Lois
Mayer, Hal Frock, Alice tenBerge, John
tenBerge, Miron Gontowicz, Fr. Pat
Connor, Boleslaw Pacholek, Doris Scibek, Patricia
Krowicki, Tom Moore, Marie Russo, Marilyn Rogalski,
Thelma Jablonski, Marie Rachmiel, Mike Machulskis,
Stephanie DeMarco, John Karp, Christine Wetterling,
Virginia Plank, Connie Lippincott, Helen Seaman, Larry
Steele, Mary Ellen Mancini, Al Rowley, Carl Brodowski,
Primitivo Cruz, Robert Inman, Allison Eckman, Antoinette
Schroeder, Joan MacMullan, Joe Harcar, Kaley Lawrence,
Yolanda Foley, D’Ann Mangarelli, Barb Foley, Carmella
Cronce, J. Lawrence, Msgr. Jim Innocenzi, Jennifer Vare,
Catherine Loretangeli, Lou LaPlaga, Steve Corallo, Edward
Chmiel, Sr., Bob O’Dwyer, Michael Lovering, Mary
Matthews, Joyce Ingling, Jack Laciskey, Patricia Gates,
Rosemary Shea and all of the sick of the parish.
Pray For Our Deceased
Chapel Sanctuary Lamp
Rev. Joseph Procaccini
RB/Tersina DiPietro
Church Sanctuary Lamp