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THE PARISH COMMUNITY OF
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
69 Valley St., Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Website: http://www.stjohnhillsdale.com
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PASTORAL STAFF
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
Rev. John J. Korbelak, Pastor
Rev. Jerzy Pikulinski (George)
Deacon Albert Ganter, RCIA
Deacon Jack Gray, Baptism & Human Concerns
Catherine A. Wollyung, Faith Formation
Sr. Mary McFarland, O.P., Homebound & Seniors
Roberto Sabastiani, Director of Music Ministry
Margaret Manley, Confirmation Program
Assisting Clergy
Rev. Thomas J. Norton, Weekend Assistant
Rev. Msgr. Philip D. Morris, Pastor Emeritus
The Lord’s Day
RECTORY/ADMINISTRATION:
201-664-3131
Jennifer Cannon, Business Administrator/Stewardship
Naomi Kavanah, Parish Secretary
Glen Ford, Superintendent of Building Maintenance
Art Dalle Molle, Theresa Henry, Trustees
Brenda Laux, Pastoral Council Chair
James Farrell, Finance Council Chairman
Mark Henni, Ed Addvensky, Stewardship Council Chairmen
Edna Lord, “The Spirit” Newsletter Editor
PARISH CENTER: One Valley Street 201-666-2707
Offices of Faith Formation Ministries
Catherine Wollyung, Director
Kathleen Breitenbach, Registrar
Debra DiPiazza, Program Asst.
Thomas Merton Spiritual Direction Center
Mary Musella, Catherine Wollyung, Sr. Gail DeMaria
ST. JOHN’S ACADEMY: 460 Hillsdale Ave. 201-664-6364
Elizabeth Viola, M.A.., Principal
Connie Nunez, Secretary
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Weekday Masses
Monday and Saturday: 8:00 AM
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 AM & 12:00 PM
BAPTISMS: Baptism of Infants is normally celebrated on
Sundays at 1:30 PM eleven months of the year. For arrangements and information about Baptismal Preparation of Infants,
please contact Deacon Jack Gray 201-664-3131 ext. 128; for
older children and adults, please contact Cathy Wollyung at
201-666-2707 ext.217.
RECONCILIATION: This sacrament of Christ’s forgiveness is celebrated Saturdays 4:00 - 4:45 PM, and at Interparochial Communal Services during Advent and Lent.
MATRIMONY: Couples are urged to begin preparation for
marriage immediately after the engagement, but not less than
one year previous to the wedding date. Phone the Parish Office at 664-3131 to begin preparation.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK: In case of severe illness contact
the Parish Office for a priest to visit for the Sacrament of
Anointing. Contact Sr. Mary McFarland at 666-2707 ext. 215
to arrange home visitation and communion for those who cannot attend Sunday liturgy. Those anticipating hospitalization
for surgery, contact one of the priests for Sacrament of
Anointing. Otherwise, contact the Pastoral Care Office at any
of our area hospitals for anointing and communion.
PARISH REGISTRATION: We invite all new parishioners
to register at the Parish Office and to introduce themselves to
our parish priests after Mass or at the Parish Office. A Welcome Ministry contact will follow.
The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8, 2015
From the Pastor’s
REGULAR
Desk
SCHEDULE of MASSES
on Sunday
8am, 10am and 12pm
“ He approached, grasped
her hand and helped her up.
Then the fever left her and
she waited on them.”
Saturday, February 7
5pm
How washed out we feel when
we are sick. We can hardly move, we are so weak.
How grateful we are when our strength is restored and
we can get back to living again.
It is with gratitude that Peter’s mother-in-law responds
when Jesus heals her. His hand strengthens her and his
touch lets health-giving grace flow back into her frame.
While the story speaks of physical healing, the Scriptures are multi-layered and the reader is expected to
perceive the deeper meaning of the healing. It is obviously the healing of her spirit that is of concern. We
know from experience that the kindness and ministering of friends to us in our illnesses is as important as
the medicines or ministrations we receive. Sometimes
it is enough to have someone to talk to or share our
concerns. Feeling that we are not alone is a great boost
to our strength.
The response to those who help us is to help them in
return. Peter’s mother-in-law does just that. She waits
on them.
We too are called to serve God who has helped us in
life. We are called to serve those who have blessed us
with their care. When we do, we show that we understand that God works through people who are his
agents of love.
Let our service to the church show God’s living presence in our world.
Edward Green
req.
Jane Green
Sunday, February 8
8am
Tina Vinci
10am
Maureen & James Brannigan
req.
Marie & Jim Rocco
12pm
Anita Duffy
req.
req. Agnes Reilly
Barbara & Joe Manis
Monday, February 9
8am
Betty McLernon
req.
Joseph & Jane Conway
Tuesday, February 10
8am
Bridget Rooney
req.
Kathleen Rooney
12pm
Mary Mores
req.
Kay & Lino Caldera
29th Anniv.
Wednesday, February 11
8am
Marion Wicks
req.
Estate
12pm
Gabino F. Roche
req.
Gabino M. Roche Sr.
Thursday,
8am
Eleanor Zak
12pm
Kay & Tom McHugh
February 12
req.
req.
Friday,
8am
Dolores E. Krey
12pm
Francesca San Filippo
Joan & James Sommer
Pat & Tom McHugh
February 13
req.
Philip W. Krey
req. Marie Rocco
Saturday, February 14
8am
T.S. Varughese
req. The Seiler Family
5pm
John Gleeson
req. Rose & Jim Lyons
8am
Ann Broaddus
10am
Thomas Kirk
12pm
People of the Parish
Sunday, February 15
The Mass Book will be opening for
The second half of 2015
July 1, 2015 thru Dec. 31, 2015
On February 26, 2015
At 1:30pm in the Parish Center
req.
req.
Gloria Sims
Anna Morton
Those who have pre-arranged an intention for a Mass are invited to
present the gifts of bread and wine during that celebration.
On the Lord’s Day and Holy Days please inform the usher.
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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Liturgy Corner
The Work of Christ at St. John’s is supported
by Parishioners who have Embraced the
Biblical Ideals of Stewardship Tithing
MINISTERS ASSIGNED FOR Feb. 14 & 15
Saturday 5:00 PM Fr. John Korbelak
Lectors: K. Kralik / B. Manis
LAST WEEKEND’S
Eucharistic Ministers: S. Huvane / D. Carlson / D. LeBow / B. Gray /
STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION
M. Palamidis / D. Williams / A. Wagner
The sacrificial giving of our parishioners on the weekend of January 31 and February 1 was $14,034. This
includes $2,542 contributed via Faith Direct by 103 parishioners, and $11,121 in envelopes and/or checks
from 371 parishioners. The average of these donations
was $29.00. The collection also included $290 in cash.
Altar Servers: B. Huvane / S. Huvane / K. Wymbs
Sunday 8:00 AM Fr. John Korbelak
Lectors:
P. Gilchrist / C. Wollyung
Eucharistic Ministers: D. DalleMolle / P. Krey / J. Mayo / K. Gibney /
J. Weisman / T. Henry / M. Rocco / B. Graham
Altar Server: D. Spida / L. Masotti / K. Masotti
Sunday 10:00 AM
Our stewardship commitment to support the work of
the parish and its ministries, shows our appreciation to
God for the gifts we have been provided, and our willingness to share those gifts.
Fr. Tom Norton
Lectors: S. Frawley / J. DeMagistris
Eucharistic Ministers: D. Holmgren / R. Saoud / K. & R. Personette /
D. Lawlor / S. Streeter / E. Lord / G. Stein / M. Cartwright
Altar Servers: Dylan, Noelle, Cole DeMagistris
Sunday 12:00 PM
Fr Jerzy Pikulinski
Lectors: R. Stigliano / F. Parisi
The service provided to our parish by Faith Direct ensures that all the participants weekly and holiday contributions are made regardless of the weather or vacations. For more information, please see below, or contact Jennifer in the Rectory Office.
Eucharistic Ministers: M. Green / R. O’Shea / J. Conway / W. Filon /
L. Rack / S. DiGregorio / L. Parisi
Altar Servers: E. Stigliano / M. Killian / E. Parisi
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SERVE, PLEASE FIND A SUBSTITUTE.
FAITH DIRECT
Did you ever wish you could go on a
Pilgrimage in the Footsteps of Jesus?
Parishioners may contribute to weekly parish stewardA Bible Study
ship collections through credit card or automatic payment from their checking account. Faith Direct accepts Discover, Visa, MasterCard and American Ex- “Because Jesus entered our world in the human condition, our faith
has deep roots in the physical places where he was born, walked
press.
and talked, laughed and wept, where he suffered, died, and rose
again. Though a bodily pilgrimage to the Holy Land may not be
possible for many, this imaginative pilgrimage unites these hallowed places with the sacred texts associated with the life of Jesus.
This geography of salvation can dill our the written gospels with
tangible reality.” Pilgrimage in the Footsteps of Jesus Beginning the first week of Lent, week of February 22, we will offer
several evenings Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 7:309:00pm Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:00pm
We invite you to consider using this convenient service. You can sign up on-line at www.faithdirect.net
(please use church code NJ48) or call 1-866-507-8757.
Thank you for your continued stewardship support of
our parish.
The study consists of readings from the Threshhold Bible Study
book and questions for reflection for each day. Once a week you
gather with others to share your insights on what you have read and
thought about. It is a way to refresh your faith and knowledge of
Jesus.
Holy Hour
The next Hour of Adoration sponsored by the Holy Name
and Rosary Societies will take place on Thursday, Feb. 12th
at 7:30 pm in the Church. The Holy Hour consists of quiet
meditation, Scripture readings, songs and Benediction.
Come spend some quality time with Jesus in the Blessed
Sacrament.
To sign up: email [email protected] or call
Cathy Wollyung at 201 666-2707 ext. 217. Sign up forms will
also be available in Church next week and can be put in the collection basket or left on the Parish Center reception desk.
All are welcome
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Please Remember in Your Prayers
ST. JOHN’S
ACADEMY NEWS
In love and kindness, please pray for:
DECEASED: Claudia Moriarity, Albert S. Regula, Jr.,
Fr. Richard Mc Brien, Arpina E. Stanton,
Frank Casciano, Lucia DiLorenzo
SICK:
Robert Ettore, John Kuttiyara, Bill Ellis, Mel
Conover, Andrew Goodell, Eileen Smyth, Liam Fanning, Eileen Sparano, Carmen Lopez, Donna & Phil
Gianfredi, Paul Kearns, Joan Scherrer,
Zachary Latteri, Lisa Branch, Josephine Dombrowski, Bruno DeMayo, Peter Grower, Sal Castoria, Jack O’Shea, Jack
O’Hara, Danielle Newkirk, George Foley, Christopher
Marra, Lubomyr Dumanovsky, Ruta Fiorino, Dominic
Guadagno, Louise Arigot, Lynne Bennette, Helen Tursky,
Millie Giordano, Stephanie Roche, Anne O’Brien, Jay
Sasfai, Alice & Peter Freidrich, John Drozdik Jr., Keith
Durie, Ed Vanderhoff, Misty Carrico, Kathleen Sova,
John Folker, Sharon Friedrich, Mary Bryne, Carol
Weaver, Bill Richardot, Felix Brady, Joe O’Keefe, Samantha Salterelli, Eladio Lopez, Shannon Callagy, Barbara &
Marge Sikora, Cole Haynes, Erickson Mino, Mary
Musella, Albert Vaccari,
Regina Winsick, Anthony
D’Amico, Richard McAllister, Pat La France, Beth Wajps,
Joseph Locashio, Tom McHugh, Marianne Stubbs, Diane
Feuerbach Lipari, Natalie Rodriguez, Jeffrey Alboum,
Peter & Eileen Wynne, Pauline Olds
Children who will reach the age of 4 by
October 1, 2015 are invited to register for
St. John’s Pre-K program. The Pre-K class
will be moving into the main school building
beginning with the 2015-16 school year.
For additional information, registration packets (Pre-K to Grade 6) or to set up a tour,
please contact Mrs. Viola at 201-664-6364 or by
email at [email protected].
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SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER
Animal Fair in the Library
St. Josephine Bakhita
Students in grades 2, 3 and 5 recently presented their
biome research projects. The library was transformed
into 11 different stations, each representing a particular biome. The
children were assigned a biome and
worked together to share their research results with teachers, parents
and other students. The 5th graders
presented facts specific to their assigned biomes; the 3rd graders presented facts about
animals that live in the biome
and the 2nd graders presented facts about the habitats
found in the biome. Congratulations to all!
St. Josephine is the patron saint of Victims and Survivors of
Human Trafficking, having been kidnapped by slavetraffickers in Sudan when she was nine years old. She was
later brought to freedom through the help of the Canossian
Daughters of Charity. She lived in religious consecration
and in service to others, especially the most lowly and helpless. This saint, who lived at the turn of the 20th century, is
even today an exemplary witness of hope for the many victims of slavery. The Vatican announced that the Pontifical
Council for Migrants has designated St. Josephine’s Feast
Day of February 8, as the International Day of Prayer and
Awareness Against Human Trafficking. Advocate for policies that address the causes of modern day slavery, protect
survivors of human trafficking and seek justice for the victims. For current action alerts visit.
SAVE THE DATE
The Annual St. Patrick’s celebration will be
held on Saturday, March 7th after the
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5pm Mass in our Parish Center.
Please see next week’s bulletin and flyer for details
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HELPING HAND FOOD PANTRY
Monday, February 9, 2015 5:30—7:00 PM
PANTRY STAFFING
Debbie Manente, Coordinator; Juliann Anastasi,
FEBRUARY 2015
Dede Danaher, Pat McHugh, Lillian Murray
SORT/RESTOCK
Kathleen Klein, Jim Pellegrino, Maryann Prendergast,
John/ Angela Ruocco
ITEMS NEEDED
All Canned Vegetables, Meats, Fish, Fruits and Juices. Staples/Boxed
Foods: coffee, tea, potatoes, milk, vegetable oil, rice, sugar, flour,
cocoa, pancake mix, cake & muffin mixes, brownie mix, pudding & Jello
mixes, stove top stuffing, chicken broth, gravy peanut butter, hot &
cold cereals. Condiments: Ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard,
jam, jelly, maple syrup, black olives, mushrooms. School snacks:
cookies, crackers. Personal: hand soap; shampoo & conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels.
Supermarket gift cards also welcome!
Cozy Corner Knitting Group: meets every Wed. from
9:30am to 11:00am in the Parish Center, Seton Room.
Career Resource Ministry: will meet the 2nd Wed. of the
month at 7:30pm in the Parish Center.
Social Justice Ministry: Will meet on Wed. Feb. 18th at
7:30pm in the Parish Center.
Caregivers Support Group: will meet on Sunday Feb. 15th
at 1:30pm in the Parish Center.
Our Lady’s Prayer Group-will meet on Wed. Feb. 11 &
25th at 7:30pm in the Parish Center.
The Human Concerns Committee-will meet Mon.
Feb. 16th at 7:30pm in the Parish Center
CAREER RESOURCE MINISTRY
Helping Hand Food Pantry,
If you or someone you know is in the mist of a career transition. The Career Resource Ministry will be meeting this
P.O. Box 354, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Wednesday, February 11 at 7:30pm in our Parish Center.
All are welcome
2015
Women’s Commission Day
BOY SCOUTS NEWS
of Reflection
The Women’s commission Day of Reflection will take place on
Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Seton Hall University.
This year’s theme is “Behold Your Mother..” The English
tract will feature keynote speaker Immaculee Ilibagiza. She will
share her inspirational story of Faith, Hope and Forgiveness.
There will also be a special presentation by LIFENET. The Spanish track will feature keynote speaker Mother Adela Galindo,
SCTJM, with a special presentation by Sidelis Rosario, Bonds of
Marian Love and Rio Poderoso Band. The day begins at 8:00am
with registration and ends at 4:30 pm with Mass.
Registration is $25 for adults, $15 for college students (18-22)
and $20 for senior citizens (65+) Priest & Religious are free.
www.rcan.org/womcom or call (973) 497-4545
Includes continental breakfast and lunch
Congratulations to the following Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from St. John’s
Parish who have earned Catholic Scouting religious awards. The awards will
be presented on Scout Sunday, February 8th at the Sacred Heart Basilica in
Newark. The scouts and their families are to be commended for honoring
their duty to God.
Wolf Scouts, Steven Bagade, Brendan Cannon, Reno Guastella,
Aidan Heafy, Aidan Huvane, James Pakalnietis and Nicholas Trochimuk
earned the Light of Christ medal. These scouts are members of Pack 91,
which is sponsored by St. John’s Parish. Also earning the Light of Christ
award are Wolf Scouts, Evan Minneker and Tyler Minneker and Tiger Cub
Evan Marusic of Pack 331, which is sponsored by the American Legion Post
162. Bear Scouts Steven Mincley and Jeremie MacEwen of Pack 81, which is
sponsored by Hillsdale United Methodist Church, earned the Parvuli Dei
medal. The Parvuli Dei medal was also earned by Dylan Minneker, Webelos
Scout from Pack 331.
Any boy from first grade to senior year of high school who is interested in
camping, hiking, canoeing and having a good time in the outdoors is invited
to join boy scouting. Additionally we welcome adults to assist as leaders.
You do not need previous scouting experience. Call Gerry Beatty at
201 446-1703 if you have any questions about earning religious awards or
joining scouting programs in Hillsdale.
For information/questions contact :
Edna Lord 201– 666-9642
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St. John the Baptist
2015 Catholic Men’s Conference
2015-2016 Summer Faith Formation
Archdiocese of Newark
(CCD) Registration
The Catholic Men’s Conference will take place on Saturday,
March 14, 2015 at Seton Hall University. This year’s theme is
“Be Not Afraid: He is With Us! Speakers for the English track
will be Thomas Peterson, Tim Staples and Damon
Owens. Spanish track speakers will be Rev. David Vargas,
Sergio Valverde and Mr. Roberto Ramirez. We will also
feature our Young Adult track for the second year in a row.
The day begins with registration at 8:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm.
Registration is $25 for adults, $15 for college students (18-22)
and $20 for senior citizen (65+). Priest & Religious are free.
Registration for the 2015-2016 Summer Program will begin in
February for children entering Kindergarten through 8th grade
in the fall. To obtain registration forms for the Summer Program one parent MUST attend One of 3 meetings
listed below that will be held in the parish center.
Please contact Kathy Breitenbach, Registrar at 201 666-2707
ext. 211 or [email protected] by Sunday,
February 1 and specify which meeting you will be attending.
www.rcanmenscommission.org. 973 497-4545
Sunday, February 8th at 1:15pm (following the noon Mass)
Monday, February 9th at 7:30pm
For information/questions contact Joe Bisi (201) 666-4185 or
Jim Abrams (201) 664-1005
Women’s Cornerstone
Summer Dates are June 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 and July 1, 2.
Plus 4 additional Seasonal/Liturgical classes dates to be determined.
No registration forms for the summer program will be
available in ANY OTHER WAY. This includes catechist
Join the Women’s Cornerstone One Day Retreat on Saturday, and aides. No one will be given anyone else’s forms. There will be
February 28, 2015. Treat yourself to this special opportunity to no exceptions. You must be a registered parishioner for a minimum
strengthen your faith, come closer to Christ, and experience the of one year to be eligible to register your child for the summer prowarmth of Christian Community within the comfort of St.
gram.
John’s Cornerstone.
Brochures for the Cornerstone retreat are available at the
Registration forms for the Sunday Weekly and Family Faith@Home
programs will be mailed in March to parents who are currently enchurch entrances or contact:
rolled in this year’s programs.
Janis Mayo at [email protected] or Lucrezia Rack at
One Day Retreat
[email protected]
MEN’S CORNERSTONE
New to Children’s Faith Formation (CCD) please contact Kathy
Breitenbach, Registrar or Cathy Wollyung, Pastoral Associate at
[email protected] for registration information.
WEEKEND RETREAT
Save the date and join the Men’s Cornerstone Weekend Retreat beginning on Friday evening, March 20th and ending Saturday evening, March 21. Take some time off from your busy
schedule to refresh, recharge, and renew your faith as men of
the parish come together to grow in knowledge and love of
God.
Watch the bulletin for further information or contact:
Ed Addvensky at: [email protected] or Denis Cainero at
[email protected]
Children’s Sunday Liturgies
Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes
The Martha & Mary Ministry invites all women and high
school girls to join in the celebration of the Feast of Our
Lady of Lourdes on Wednesday, February 11 at 7:30 pm
to 8:30 pm in the parish center. It will be an evening of
faith, fellowship and chocolate treats! Attendance at the
celebration will be credited toward Adult Faith Formation.
The next date is: On Palm Sunday we want the
For further information contact Kathy Breitenbach at
children to participate in the opening procession.
[email protected] or Mary Ellen Breen
at [email protected]
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St. John the Baptist Church
Hillsdale, NJ
201-664-3131
Naomi Kavanah
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