Blessed Sacrament St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church 610 Clinton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108 Parish Center, 19 Van Ness Place 546 Blessed Sacrament MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Masses: 8 a.m., and 10 a.m., Igbo Mass: 12:30 p.m. Daily Masses (Chapel), Mon. – Fri.: 6:30 p.m., Sat.: 7:30 a.m. Special Masses: First Friday of each month: Sacred Heart Devotion 7 pm in the church. Every Third Thursdays 7–8:45 pm in the church. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 1 pm – 2 pm (Parish Chapel) or call the Parish office. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents must be registered in the Parish, sponsors must be practicing Catholics. Please call the parish to register. Registered parishioners, call Fr. Erasmus Okere for an appointment. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Couples must contact a priest of the parish at least six months in advance. At least one of the two to be married must be a member of the Parish. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Parish Chapel. NIGHTS OF PRAYER FOR FAVORS AND RESTORATION Every first Friday and third Thursday, 7 pm in the Church. PARISH CLERGY AND STAFF Fr. Albert Nzeh, Pastor Fr. Erasmus Okere, Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Edwin Leahy, Weekend Assistant Mrs. Robyn Padia, Pastoral Associate Mrs. Stephanie Smith, Parish Secretary Mr. Charles Noun, Business Manager Mr. John Garner, Music Director Mr. Eustace Jeffery, Director, Property Management Mrs. Merilyn Smith, RCIA Director Mr. Isi Igetei, Parish Sacristan TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Parish Office: 973-824-6548 Pastor: Fr. Albert Nzeh, Ext. 500 Parochial Vicar: Fr. Erasmus Okere, Ext: 206 Youth Ministy Office: Ext: 202 Business Manager: Ext: 201 Religious Education: Ext: 207 Parish Fax: 973-624-6030 Email: [email protected]Website: www.bsscb.org Parish Office: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MISSION STATEMENT OF THE PARISH Faith and Catholic tradition in ministering to the spiritual, material, educational, physical and social needs of the parish community. We accomplish this in our worship, in our programs, and by the example of our daily lives.
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Blessed Sacrament St. Charles Borromeo
Roman Catholic Church
610 Clinton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108Parish Center, 19 Van Ness Place
546 Blessed Sacrament
MASS SCHEDULESunday Masses: 8 a.m., and 10 a.m., Igbo Mass: 12:30 p.m.Daily Masses (Chapel), Mon. – Fri.: 6:30 p.m., Sat.: 7:30 a.m.Special Masses: First Friday of each month: Sacred Heart Devotion 7 pm in the church. Every Third Thursdays 7–8:45 pm in the church.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSaturday 1 pm – 2 pm (Parish Chapel) or call the Parish office.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMParents must be registered in the Parish, sponsors must bepracticing Catholics. Please call the parish to register. Registered parishioners, call Fr. Erasmus Okere for an appointment.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGECouples must contact a priest of the parish at least six months in advance. At least one of the two to be married must be a member of the Parish.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENTWednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Parish Chapel.
NIGHTS OF PRAYER FOR FAVORS AND RESTORATIONEvery first Friday and third Thursday, 7 pm in the Church.
PARISH CLERGY AND STAFFFr. Albert Nzeh, PastorFr. Erasmus Okere, Parochial VicarRev. Fr. Edwin Leahy, Weekend AssistantMrs. Robyn Padia, Pastoral AssociateMrs. Stephanie Smith, Parish SecretaryMr. Charles Noun, Business ManagerMr. John Garner, Music DirectorMr. Eustace Jeffery, Director, Property ManagementMrs. Merilyn Smith, RCIA DirectorMr. Isi Igetei, Parish Sacristan
Catholic tradition in ministering to the spiritual,
material, educational,
physical and social needs of the
parish community. We accomplish
this in ourworship, in
our programs, and by the
example of our daily lives.
EVANGELISM/OUTREACHPlease use the church invitation cards located in the foyer to minis-ter to loved ones, friends, co-workers and neighbors. Also, become a friend of BSSCB on Facebook and post your prayer requests, sugges-tions and comments. You can also use it to invite others to our church. Let’s be on Fire for God and do the work of an evangelist! Anyone desiring to make a difference in the lives of others by the giving of their time and treasure is welcome to do so. Please submit the names of any member who is sick or hospitalized so they may be visited and ministered to by one of our priests.
FOOD PANTRY The Blessed Sacrament St. Charles Borromeo Church Food Pantry was started in 1984 by Fr. Jack Martin. Our Food Pantry serves fami-lies, senior citizens, veterans, disabled and anyone in need food as-sistance. Most of our clients reside in the Newark area and we serve approximately 300 to 350 people a month. Our Pantry hours are 3rd and 4th Saturdays for singles 9AM -11AM and 3rd and 4th Tuesdays for families 11AM–1PM. If you wish to make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to: BSSCB Food Pantry and give to any staff member in the Parish office. We are a pantry where our clients find hope and help with dignity and respect.
MEDIA Tech Savvy? The media ministry needs you for recording our mass and uploading to the website, assistance with the power point slides also needed. Speak with Robyn Padia after Mass or call the parish of-fice. The “Sermons on CD” are available after each Mass upon request for evangelizing your neighbors, family, friends and the homebound. Also, the bible study CD’S are available.
MUSIC Stop singing in the shower! If you are interested in joining the music ministry come out and audition with our music director John Garner for our Gospel choir. Choir rehearsals are every Thursday at 7 pm. Speak with Mr. Garner at the 8 or 10 am Mass.
PARISH SPECIAL EVENTS (PSE)Vibrant, creative, enthusiastic, hardworking individuals are needed for the Parish Special Events committee please speak with Mary Brown or call the parish office if you are willing be a part of this team.
RCIA Instruction classes are available for adults 18 and over who want to know more about the Catholic Church or want to be prepared for the sacraments. Contact Merilyn Smith.
VAN Drivers are needed for our van ministry. If you have a valid license and are available to assist one Sunday please speak with Mr. Green.
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTSA comprehensive youth program for all teens in grades 8 to 10. Our program promotes growth in catholic values and morals, provides opportunities for Christian service and offers positive social activities. We currently meet every Friday in the Convent Hall from 7 to 9 pm. For further information call Robyn Padia at the parish office.
ALTAR SERVERS: Isi Igetei
BEREAVEMENT: Janice Champ
BOOK SHOPPE: Yvonne Chatman
BULLETIN: Carol Jenkins
CURSILLO: Merilyn Smith
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Ruby Alexander
FINANCE: Yanielle Roberts, Ugochi Oguh
FOOD PANTRY: Blanche Macklin
HOLY NAME SOCIETY: Donovan Green
HOMEBOUND: Deacon Bill Moore Jr.
HOSPITALITY/KITCHEN: Yvonne Green
HOT MEALS/OUTREACH: Stephanie Williams
LECTORS: Fred Hill
LITURGY: Merilyn Smith
MEDIA: Wayne Martin
MUSIC: John Garner
PARISH COUNCIL: Donovan Green
PARISH SPECIAL EVENTS: Mary Brown
REPAST: Helen Brooks
RCIA: Merilyn Smith
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Natasha Brown
TRUSTEES: Stephanie Williams, Homer Mosley
USHERS/GREETERS: Marion Gabriel
VAN SERVICE: Donovan Green
WELCOME: Joan Lowery
WELLNESS: Marleyne Tronchin
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS: Robyn Padia
Church Ministriesand Chairpersons Ministry News
PLEASE PRAY FOR HEALING AND FOR THE HOMEBOUND OF OUR PARISH
Mary E. Brown, Adrian Booker, Gordon Gladden, Ethel Thomas, Marilyn Northern, Gertrude Washington, Fred McCoggle, Celine Larmony, Deacon Billy Moore, Claire Battle, Beverly Ashmon, Lila Dixon, Marion Crawford, Alice Williams, Aaron Anderson, Jeffrey Ware, James Reed, Michelle Brooks-Bey, Dorothy Pinnix, Shirley Bazemore, Eustace Jeffery, Faye Gaskins, Alice Tate, Jaunita Moore, Virginia Perry, Mary Tate, Delores Upshaw, Thelma Bell, Ruby Alexander, Sandy Reed, Olive Brown, Patricia Tinley, Lisa Crawford, William Borem
All Masses said in the parish should have an intention. Mass is the most powerful prayer of praise and worship we can ever offer to God. Parishioners are encour-aged to offer intentions for these Masses. Donations for flowers at the altar are also available. Call the parish office for any of these requests.
WEEKLY READINGS and MASS INTENTIONS
JANUARY 6, 2019
WORD OF LIFE “Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception and do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person with courageous determination. Christ is with you: be not afraid!”
SUNDAY, JANUARY 6The Epiphany Of The Lord
Readings: Is 60: 1-6/Eph 3: 2-3a, 56Gospel: Mt 2: 1-12
8:00 a.m. Mass10:00 a.m. Mass: God’s grace, mercy
and protection for Emery and Emmerson Tronchin by Marleyne Tronchin;
God’s grace, mercy and protection for Teneva Wilkins, Asa Suber and their
shipmates by Mary Brown12:30 a.m. Mass in Igbo
DAILY MASSES MON.– FRI. 7:30 AM & 6:30 P.M. SAT. 7:30 AM
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FIRST FRIDAY AND THIRD THURSDAY, 4 PM
& 10 PM In BLESSED SACRAMENT CONVENT CHAPEL
BIBLE STUDY WED., NOON & 7 P.M IN BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH
Monday, January 7God’s mercy and protection for Emery and Emmerson by Marleyne Tronchin
Tuesday, January 8God’s mercy and protection for Emery and Emmerson by Marleyne Tronchin
Readings: 1Jn 4: 7-10Gospel: Mk 6: 34-44 (213)
Wednesday, January 9God’s mercy and protection for Emery and Emmerson by Marleyne Tronchin
Readings: 1Jn 4: 11-18Gospel: Mk 6: 45-52 (214)
Thursday, January 10God’s mercy and protection for Emery and Emmerson by Marleyne Tronchin
Readings: 1Jn 4: 19—5: 4Gospel: Lk 4: 14-22 (215)
Friday, January 11Readings: 1Jn 5: 5-13
Gospel: Lk 5: 12-16 (216)
Saturday, January 12Readings: 1Jn 5: 14-21
Gospel: Jn 3: 22-30 (217)
Today, we are celebrating Epiphany Sunday. This special Feast, normally celebrated on January 6, commemorates the revealing of Jesus as the Christ to the Gentiles. In some European countries, the popularity of this
Feast is known as the "Twelfth Night" (after Christmas).
The meaning of the word "epiphany" has its roots in the Greek language. The first part of the word, "epi," means "upon." The second part, "phainein," means "to show." By combining these two meanings, "to show upon," we are reminded of the manifestation of the glory of Christ to the Gentiles.
The original purpose of the Feast of Epiphany, which had its beginning in the Eastern Church during the 3 rd century, was to commemorate how the glory of Christ was revealed to the Gentiles. Such took place in four ways: One, in the person of the Magi; Two, in the Baptism of Jesus; Three, in the first miracle at Cana; and four, when reviewing the early history of this celebration, it comes to our attention that the Birth of Christ was also included in the Feast of Epiphany. Of these four, the Baptism of Jesus was predominantly commemorated.
Based on the writings of the early Church Fathers, it has been made known to us that the Birth of Christ and His first miracle at Cana both took place on January 6. Now some of you may wonder, if the birth of Jesus took place on January 6, why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25?
During the early days of the Church, it was the custom of the pagans to celebrate the birthday of the sun on December 25. During that celebration, the non-believ-ers lit lights on account of the feast. As sad as it is to say, some of the members of the Christian community also participated in this unholy feast.
To remedy the situation, after consulting with one another, the Fathers of the Church determined that it was in the best interest of the Christians community to move the Feast of the Birth of Jesus to December 25 and to leave the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6. During that period of twelve days, the Christians would enjoy the burning of lights. The burning of the lights was to symbolize the spiritual illumination that comes from the Sacrament of Baptism.
With your newly gained knowledge from what has just been said, it now becomes easier to understand the choice of today's three readings from the Holy Scriptures.
Today’s prophecy of Isaiah concluded with the words, “They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord.” [Is. 60:6] These words echoed the gifts that the three wise men from the East [Mt. 2:1-2, 9-11] brought to Jesus in adoration after following the shining star in the sky.
Epiphany of the Lord
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our Bible Study sessions will continue almost every Wednes-day through June. Bible study convenes at noon in Church hall and 7:30 pm in the Convent hall. All are welcome. Participation is necessary by reading and discussing the lessons. Afternoon session ends at 1 pm and the evening session at 9 pm. Be a good steward of your time by reading and studying God’s Word daily!
Bible Study at BSSCB Church
We are a tithing parish working on the Biblical Sanction to give 10% of our income to the work of the Church. We en-courage everyone to tithe so that we can meet our expecta-tions. Thank you for your generosity to our parish.“…where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” Lk.12:34
Any information to go in the bulletin, must come directly from the church office only.
SUNDAY COLLECTION
MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 13
Ushers: 8 am Onyebuchi Dike 10 am Marion Gabriel, Gigi Mosley, Ophelia Koundeage, Uche AnyanwuLectors: 8 am Onyebuchi Dike, Roslyn Major 10 am Toni Taylor, Inah AbitaEucharistic: 8 am Comlavi Goerke, Roslyn Major 10 am Donavon Green (B) Elizabeth Chukwu, Brehita Taborn, Marion Gabriel Erin Sweeney
PRAY THE ROSARY: Please join the parish Rosary Altar Society in praying the Rosary every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. On the second Sunday of each month the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy is prayed. The Rosary is also prayed on the first Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (during Lent the Rosary is prayed at 6 p.m.). Please join us in praying this sacred and powerful devotion.
January 6 – Epiphany of Our Lord“…the Gentiles are co-heirs, members of the same body, and co-partners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the Gospel.” (EPHESIANS 3:6)Today we celebrate that Christ came to all of us, not just the Hebrews. He made us all one body with Him. We were all given different gifts; we all have different yet equally valuable roles to play in the Body of Christ. Ask God how He wants you to use your gifts so that we may all “be one” in this Year of Mercy.
There will be no booking of the Church Hall while the church is being renovated.
PSE ELECTIONS: The PSE Ministry will Elect new officers in January, 2019. This ministry is vital to the planning of parish special events and needs new members. PSE acknowledges and appreciates the dedication of all the members throughout the years. While some have worked behind the scenes due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, we are grateful for their continued support. For those interested in joining this important ministry, please speak with Mary F. Brown.
APPRECIATION: We appreciate all your hard work and tireless hours you spare. It often seems it goes unnoticed, though the evidence is clear; God sees your faithful diligence in everything you do, and the smile upon his loving face shows he appreciates you too. May this Christmas be spirit filled and the New Year be prosperous for you.The staff of Blessed Sacrament St Charles Borromeo Church thanks you for all your support throughout the year.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DECEASED LOVED ONES WE LOST THIS PAST YEAR To the families of our deceased loved ones, we express our prayers of comfort to you during this Christmas season. May the souls of, Annabelle E. Jordan, Dorian Brooks, Joanna James, Dorothy Broxton, Randolph Tronchin, Iva Stafford, Nicole Jones, Edwin Anuforo, David Korieocha, Joy Ogaziechi, Urhoboyoma Akpomiemie Erwieruroma and Denise Lee rest in eternal peace.
BSSCB LENTEN REVIVAL: Friday, March 22 to Sunday, March 24.
BSSCB CHURCH PROCLAIMS A YEAR OF SPIRITUAL RENEWAL AND COMMITMENT: That, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. Ephesians 4:22-24
TAX REQUEST STATEMENT: Happy New Year! On behalf of Blessed Sacrament St. Charles Borromeo Church, we wish to express our sincere appreciation for your contribution during the year 2018. To request a statement for tax purposes please call the parish office at 973-824-6548.
