SAINT JAMES the APOSTLE CHURCH FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT A Welcoming Community of Faith. Come Experience Christ With Us. March 18, 2018 45 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081-2301 OFFICE: 973-376-3044 FACSIMILE: 973-376-0560 Saint James is served by: Rev. Joseph F. Barbone, M.A., Pastor [email protected], [email protected]Rev. Jeong Gyeong Kim, Parochial Vicar [email protected]Rev. John D. Dennehy, Weekend Associate Mr. Jerome Bongiovanni, Permanent Deacon [email protected]Mr. Daniel O’Neill, Permanent Deacon [email protected]Mr. Arthur Bandel, Permanent Deacon [email protected]www.saintjamestheapostle.org Like us on Facebook SUNDAY MASSES Anticipated Mass ~ Saturday 5:00PM 7:30AM ~ 9:00AM ~ 10:30AM ~ 12:00PM DAILY MASS Weekday: Novena 7:10AM ~ Mass 7:30AM Saturday: Novena 7:40AM ~ Mass 8:00AM Evening Novena ~ Monday Evenings 6:30PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday at 11:00AM RECTORY HOURS Monday-Friday: 8:00AM~4:00PM (closed daily 12:00-1:00PM) Celebrating Our 95th Parish Anniversary 1923 ~ 2018 Celebrating Our 65th School Anniversary 1953 ~ 2018
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SAINT JAMES the APOSTLE CHURCH
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
A Welcoming Community of Faith. Come Experience Christ With Us.
March 18, 2018
45 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081-2301 OFFICE: 973-376-3044 FACSIMILE: 973-376-0560
Celebrating Our 65th School Anniversary 1953 ~ 2018
"FOR A BRIEF MOMENT I ABANDONED YOU, BUT WITH GREAT COMPASSION I WILL GATHER YOU. IN OVERFLOWING WRATH FOR A MOMENT I HID MY FACE FROM YOU, BUT WITH
EVERLASTING LOVE I WILL HAVE COMPASSION ON YOU, SAYS THE LORD, YOUR REDEEMER." A Lent Sourcebook: The Forty Days, Book Two, p.114
A number of years ago, there was a show on television called, "That Was the Week That Was." It parodied events of the previous week. Unfortunately, there was no fun in the week of the two storms. Most of us, including the church, rectory and school, lost power for at least three days and sometimes more. There is no fun in a cold house with no electricity or heat. But we survived it, and it has made me think of contingencies for our parish in case this happens again. It seems that living in New Jersey has made us targets for storms like this. But, we did SURVIVE!!!
As we get closer to Holy Week, the Triduum and Easter, we are reminded in today's Gospel of the anxiety that Jesus must have faced as he approached his impending death. Jesus tried to bring the apostles along slowly regarding his suffering and death because they were too caught up with all that he was saying and doing about bringing the Father's love for them and the other people they encountered.
Sometimes we can get so caught up in our "busy ness" that we lose touch with ourselves and who we are as God's people. At these times, we tend not to listen or pay attention to the Lord, so the church gives us Lent to pay a little closer attention to him and what he calls us to be as his people. Lent is always a good time to step back from all our activities to examine whether we can have better time management so that there is time for God, work, our families and ourselves. If we don't make time for this, then we just keep going with no opportunity to stop and reflect on who we are and where we are going.
Jeremiah reminds us that a new covenant between God and his people will be established, and this has been done through Jesus Christ. His suffering and death showed us this, and his resurrection restored us to the right relationship with our God. How fortunate are we? As we continue to reflect on all of these events, it's also good for us to remember that now it is up to us to continue what Jesus began so that others will also know and believe what we do; that Jesus is the Messiah and Lord who gave his life for us so that we could live as his people! How fortunate are we??
HAPPY LENT!!
~ FR. JOE
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LENTEN INFORMATION
Praying With One Another
LENTEN EVENING PRAYER Weeknight evening Mass at 7:00pm
Mondays through Thursdays through March 28
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE All events take place in the Church except where noted
PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION-March 24/25 Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 noon All Masses will begin outside of the Church for Blessing of Palms
MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK-March 26 Daily Mass 7:30 am
Chrism Mass 8:00 pm at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark Please note:
Regular Monday Evening Novena will take place at 6:30 pm at St. James Church But there will be NO 7:00pm Evening Mass.
TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK-March 27 Daily Mass 7:30 am & 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK-March 28 Daily Mass 7:30 am & 7:00 pm
HOLY THURSDAY - March 29 Morning Prayer 9:00 am
Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7:30 pm Breads of the world (after 1:74pm Mass– in the rectory)
Night Prayer at the Repository - 11:74 pm
GOOD FRIDAY - March 30 Morning Prayer 9:00 am
The Lord’s Passion - 3:00 pm Living Stations of the Cross - 7:00pm
HOLY SATURDAY - March 31 Morning Prayer 9:00 am
Blessing of Easter Food 11:00 am
(No Reconciliation and No 5:00 pm Mass)
EASTER VIGIL - 7:30 pm (This special vigil Mass begins in front of the Church with the blessing of the New Fire)
EASTER SUNDAY - April 1 Mass Schedule ~ 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Mrs. Nancy Caputo, Director
The 2018-2019 registration form for returning families will be available after Easter. Please be sure to re-register your children before classes end to ensure your preferred day of classes and to take advantage of the reduced fee.
Because of the power outage, the “Gift of the Eucharist” workbooks are now due the week of March 25th, all Eucharist families should have received the email. Please call the office if you did not receive the information.
Families new to our parish or having a child entering 1st grade (Kindergarten is optional and only offered on Sunday mornings) in September are asked to call the Religious Education Office for information about registering as a parishion-er and / or registering your child for classes.
There is a two year preparation period required by the Archdiocese to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Children begin this preparation period in 1st grade and receive the sacraments in the Spring of 2nd Grade.
If your child has been baptized, but never received catechesis, please give the Religious Education Office a call:
973-376-2061
YOUTH GROUP NEWS Ms. Ann Marie Gesualdo
Coordinator
Hello all!
A great big shout out to all youth group members who helped collect meatloaves and sandwiches last weekend!! Your time and enthusiasm are lovingly appreciated.
Coming up: JOIN US TONIGHT!
Sunday, March 18th: FINALLY!!!! Movie Night!
Postponed by the weather, I look forward to see-ing you at 7:00pm for a PG13 movie and movie theatre snacks! Wear your comfy cloths and come join us!
All meetings are held in the gym from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
No Youth Group: March, 25th—Palm Sunday
and April 1st—Easter Sunday
See you on Sunday, April 8th Topic to be announced
Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsals:
March: 19, 22, 26 and 28 Dress rehearsal: Good Friday, March 30th
in the Church at 10:00AM
Next Religious Ed Class: Tuesday, March 20th
We need a few 8th graders to serve as Greeters for the Living Stations of the Cross on
Good Friday, March 30th
Service hours will be given, please let me know if you can commit!
6:30PM ~ 8:30PM (approximately)
With wishes of peace in this Lenten Season,
Ann Marie
8th GRADE CLASS NEWS!
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PARISH SCHOOL NEWS
Mrs. Caroline Ponterio, Principal
Saint James the Apostle School is a member of the Union County Catholic School League of Forensics. Other schools include Saint Bartholomew Academy, Saint John the Apostle, St. Theresa’s, Saint Joseph the Carpenter and Our Lady of Guadalupe. Under the direction of Mrs. Barbara Noonan, students in Grades 5 to 8 are eligible to compete throughout the school year.
Saint James the Apostle School was pleased to host the 2nd competition of the school year in the catego-ry called Declamation. In Declamation, students are required to memorize a speech or part of a speech that was delivered in real life. Selections must be between three and five minutes in length. Students are judged in two rounds on the following criteria: general poise, memorization, use of gestures, diction and effectiveness of presentation. Semi-finalists are announced and there is the final round of competi-tion.
Four students represented Saint James: Yvonne Agyapong, Natalyah Cadiche, Elizabeth Lopez, and Karla Perez-Palacios. Two students advanced to the final round. Karla earned Honorable Mention with her selection “He for She,” a speech originally delivered by actress Emma Watson at the United Nations in 2014. Natalyah placed 2nd overall with her selection “The Danger of Silence,” a TED Talk delivered by poet and educator Clint Smith in 2014.
Not only were our students competing, but we had many students volunteer as greeters, timers, and score runners as well as providing good, old-fashioned hospitality to our guests for the afternoon. There were 34 students competing in total which brought many visitors to our school. We are grateful to our Home & School Association for coordinating the food and beverage for the competitors and judges dur-ing the program.
The last competition of the school year is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16. This competition will be held at Saint Bart’s Academy in Scotch Plains. Best of luck to our students who are interested in the upcom-ing Duo competition, where students work in teams of two to memorize and present a selection. The Duo competition is the most anticipated competition of the school year.
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Part-time school nurse needed! Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
1. Valid New Jersey State License as a Registered Nurse. 2. Current First Aid and CPR Certificates are required. 3. Obtain health and developmental history records and:
Assess and evaluate health patterns of students
Maintain, evaluate, and interpret cumulative health needs
Participate in health education of staff
Provide nursing care PreK-3 to 8th grade students
Close school nurse office at the end of school year
Willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/
regulations
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PARISH COMMUNITY NEWS Keeping in Touch With One Another
Parish Calendar
All calendar items must be confirmed through the rectory
March 18, 2018 Religious Education~ School Building Youth Group - Gym March 19, 2018
Lectio Divina ~ Rectory CYO Living Stations Rehearsal ~ Church
March 20, 2018
Religious Education~ School Building 8th Grade Religious Ed ~ School Building Lenten Penance Service ~ Church
March 21, 2018 Adult Choir Rehearsal ~ Church
Bible Study ~ School Building March 22, 2018 Children’s Choir Rehearsal ~ Church
CYO Living Stations Rehearsal ~ Church March 23, 2018 Stations of the Cross ~ Church
March 24, 2018 Spring Cleaning ~ Church March 25, 2018
Religious Education~ School Building
Sunday
10:00am 7:00pm
Monday
6:30AM 7:45pm
Tuesday
3:45pm 6:30pm
7:30pm
Wednesday 7:00PM
7:00PM Thursday
3:30PM
7:45PM Friday 7:00pm
Saturday 9:00am Sunday
10:00am
Saint James the Apostle Church
“Firsts”
The first baby baptized at Saint James was Donald Edward Anderson, who received the sacrament on April 19, 1925, when he was just 16 days old. His parents were John and Florence (Manley) Anderson and his godparents were Edward Cardinal, Jr. and Amanda Wood. The Rev. D.B. Mulcahy baptized Donald.
The first couple to be joined in Holy Matrimony at Saint James was John W. Maloney and Mary A. Romach. Their wedding date was May 3, 1925. The bride’s parents were John and Barbara (Drake) Romach. The groom’s parents were John and Mary (Barny) Maloney. The best man was Dennis Ford and the maid of honor was Catherine Stocker. Rev. D. B. Mulcahy also officiated at this Saint James “first.”
The first time the Sacrament of Confirmation took place at Saint James was on September 27, 1925. On this day, the Rt. Rev. J. J. Collins, SJ administered Confirmation to sixty young adults.
The exact date of the parish’s first First Communion isn’t known, only that it occurred in the spring of 1926, and that 38 children received the sacrament. Rev. Thomas B. Larkin, the first pastor of St. James, celebrated the mass.
Also unknown is the name of the first person to be buried from Saint James, as there are no funeral records for the parish prior to 1953.
Anniversary
95th
SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP
20 sandwiches and 8 meatloaves were collected
this past weekend and donated to Morristown
Community Soup Kitchen.
We appreciate your generosity and thinking of
others while dealing with the aftermath of the
storm and living without electricity!
The next collection date for sandwiches, frozen
meatloaves and non-perishable food is
April 21 /22.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Connecting With One Another
ESSAY CONTEST!
OPEN TO ALL 6TH, 7TH & 8TH GRADERS ~ (Parish and Public School Students!)
Saint James Parish and the Knights of Columbus are partnering in this essay contest to celebrate the
95th anniversary of our parish the 65th anniversary of our parish school.
Two prizes will be awarded: 1st prize of $95.00 and 2nd prize of $65.00
The topic is: “How has Saint James influenced your life?”
Students will receive detailed instructions during class time and the information will also be emailed to
the parents.
All essays are due Monday, April 16, 2018 to either the Parish School or Religious Education Office.
Saint James the Apostle Church Spring Cleaning
Saturday, March 24th @ 9:00 AM
Join the St. Zita Ministry next Saturday in help-ing to keep our church beautiful with our spring cleaning in preparation for Holy Week. If you are able to join us please contact Rita Lombardi at [email protected]
All are welcome
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Saturday, July 21st ~ 5:00PM Mass
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark will celebrate Mass in commemoration of
the 95th anniversary of our parish and the 65th anniversary of our parish school.
Picnic immediately following Mass.
Please mark your calendar and plan on joining us for this wonderful celebration!
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Parish Day of Service
More information to come!
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DEVOTIONS AND MEMORIALS ~ Spiritual Offerings
To have a loved one remembered, please call the Rectory Office
Sanctuary Lamp ~ Bread & Wine ~ Flowers By the Tabernacle
Sanctuary Lamp
Frank Benson ~ Mary & Christina Koutoudis
Bread And Wine
Frank Benson ~ Mary & Christina Koutoudis
RESPECT LIFE CORNER
Ms. Pat Sullivan, Coordinator
Spiritual Adoption Program
THE THIRD MONTH AFTER CONCEPTION
Your baby is quite active in the womb now, although the mother won't feel his or her movements for another couple months. If the mother's womb had a window, you could watch your spiritually adopted baby squint, swallow, and move his or her tongue. Vocal cords are now present, but sound can't be produced yet because of the watery environment. The baby can make a fist if you touch his or her palm, as the skin is very sensitive and reflexes are developing. It is also now distinguishable whether the baby is a boy or a girl, though it's usually a few more weeks before a doctor can determine this with an ultrasound image. The baby is breathing fluid, which will continue until birth. The needed oxygen is obtained through the umbilical cord. The baby you are praying for now weighs about 1 ounce. What a miracle this baby is!
Continue to pray for your spiritually adopted unborn child:
“Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I love You very much. I beg You to spare the life of the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.”
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Saint James the Apostle Church
Lenten Penance Service
With individual confessions
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 7:30pm
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SUNDAY, March 18 Fifth Sunday of Lent 5:00pm (Saturday) Amelia Montana ~ Family 7:30am For the People of Saint James 9:00am
Frank Benson ~ Mary & Christina Koutoudis 10:30am
12:00pm Carmela Cucciniello ~ Lina & Frank Bove MONDAY, March 19 St. Joseph 7:30am Philomenia Santonastasso
~ Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Delle Donne 7:00pm (Italian Mass) - St. Joseph
Paolo & Frances Mangano ~ Gaspar & Family TUESDAY, March 20 7:30am
7:00pm Susan Mariano ~ Joe & Gina Nazzaro WEDNESDAY, March 21 7:30am Francis X. Donahue ~ 7:00pm
Matthew Noah Bernstein ~ Bernstein Family THURSDAY, March 22 7:30am
Luisa & Pietro Fallone ~ Pasquarelli Family 7:00pm Incenzo Morico ~ Daughter FRIDAY, March 23 7:30am Patsy Ragonese, Jr. ~ Angela Ragonese SATURDAY, March 24 8:00am
Antonio & Giovanna Circelli ~ Carmela Fusco SUNDAY, March 25 Palm Sunday 5:00pm (Saturday) Ann, Vincent & Carmella ~ Ann & Family 7:30am Helen Corsi ~ Angela Ragonese 9:00am Joe Fusco ~ Carmela Fusco 10:30am 12:00pm Richard M. Birch ~ Rossomando Famiy
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
THE PRAYER CORNER “To everything there is a season and
a time for every purpose…”
A TIME TO BE BORN
A TIME TO WED
A TIME TO HEAL
Glen Albright, Irene Baranski, Katherine Bowers,
Joe Brisick, Joselyn Carreon, Helen Chelis,
Phyllis Colosimo, Kristina De Jesus, Marie Del Mauro, Matthew Friedman,
Miguel Antonio Garcia, Monica Gomes,
Luke Granger, Steven Hensle, Anna Kasparitis, Jake Kessler, Angela Klopfer, Tony La Salle,
Christina Leone, Chenoa Lipski, Richie Lipski,
Marian Lordi, Charlotte McNelis, Richie McNelis, Ilene Maldonado, Josephine Massa, Simone Miller,
Marietta Robello, Ginny Sampson, Jack Silbert,
Amanda Tuten, Adam Wuest
Rita Lynch, James O’Halloran, Michael Stefanyak, Carlos Torres
A TIME TO DIE
A TIME OF WAR & PEACE
Tim Arentz, Brian Braine, A.J. Carlucci, Sean Curran, Capt. Sean P. Eadie, Stacy Enyeart,
David Fenton, Shane Fenton, Luis Fonseca, Stephen Patricco, Aric Patten, Phillip Patten,
Aaron Pluto, Arthur Raymond, 1Lt. Stacia Rogacki, 1Lt. Steven Rogacki, Frank Wulff
A TIME TO SEEK
Harlan Acosta, Diego Arce, Dhanush Canisius, Peter Carey, Joseph Gurliaccio, Joseph Furnaguera,
BAPTISM Communal Baptisms are held on various Sundays during the year at 1:30pm in the Church. Please see the dates listed below.
RECONCILIATION Individual Confessions are heard every Saturday at 11:00am in the Church, or anytime by appointment.
EUCHARIST Communion can be brought to the sick and homebound either at home or in a facility.
CONFIRMATION Adults who have celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism and would like to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation are encouraged to call the Parish Office and speak to one of the priests.
MARRIAGE Couples planning to marry are asked to call the Parish Office at least one year prior to their desired date so that arrangements can be made.
VOCATIONS Is God calling you to the priesthood or Religious Life? Speak to one of our priests or call the Vocations Office 973-497-4365. Please continue to pray for an increase in vocations.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK This Sacrament can be administered anytime. We make visits to area hospitals and nursing homes.
THE RCIA PROCESS The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process where individuals who seek to receive the Sacraments of Initiation or who have never been baptized enter into full communion with the faith.
BAPTISM INFORMATION The catechesis class begins by attending the 12:00pm Mass with instruction about the rite and its meaning following Mass. Godparents are encouraged to attend. Baptism Ceremonies are held at 1:30pm and we ask that everyone arrive by 1:15pm. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a Baptism or catechesis please call the Parish Office at 973-376-3044.
Catechesis Sacrament of Baptism May 6, July 8 Apr. 8, May 20, July 29
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Parish Mission Statement
Under the Guidance of the Holy Spirit as a
Welcoming and Diverse Community,
We, the Parish of Saint James the Apostle
Invite All to Worship as We Celebrate the Eucharist,
Proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and Serve the
