Holy Spirit Church

Parish Office � (908) 687�3327 � Fax � (908) 687�1312 � School � (908) 687�8415� �

� � Religious Education Office � (908) 964�7533�

� E�Mail � holyspiritchurch@comcast.net� www.holyspiritunion.org�

984 Suburban Road Union, New Jersey 07083

Rev. Armand Mantia Pastor

Msgr. Vincent J. Doyle Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Jose Robinson Valencia Parochial Vicar

Rev. William Morris Weekend Assistant

Deacon Joseph J. Carlo Deacon Kurt C. Landeck

Pastoral Ministry

Mr. Armand Lamberti

School Principal

Ms. Catherine Drake Director of Religious Education and

RCIA

Mr. Philip Matrale Youth Minister

Mr. John Ondrey, The Spirit Singers

The Ministry of Music

Mr. James Sondey Parish Pastoral Council Coordinator

Mrs. Patricia Wiggins Mr. David Schardien

Trustees

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Sunday Collection: $9,473.00�

Donations for the Week� � Poor: $20.00� � Helping Hands:$58.00�

We Gather to Celebrate Saturday: 8:30am, 5:30pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am & 12:00 Noon (July 1st to Labor Day: 8:00am, 10:00am & 12:00 Noon) Weekdays: Monday thru Friday: 7:30am and 8:30am

Holy Days: As announced

Reconciliation Saturday 11:30-12 Noon and 4:30 to 5:00pm.

Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is normally celebrated on the second Sunday of each month. A Preparation Program is required for first time parents. New parents should register for the Baptism as soon as possible after the child’s birth by contacting the Parish Office.

Matrimony According to the policy of the Archdiocese of Newark arrangements for weddings should be made at least one year in advance. Please contact the priest whom you wish to officiate at your wedding, by calling the Parish Office.

Novena In honor of Our Lady and St. Jude: Monday(September—June) immediately after 8:30 Mass.

Parish Membership Our parish family invites all of its members to participate fully in our spiritual and social life. Every family moving into the parish is requested to register at the Parish Office. If you move , please let us know. Certificates of Eligibility (Godparent/Sponsor certificate) will only be given to registered parishioners.

Leo Krahel�Mike Scholz�Robert Lask�Camille Capone�James Masucci�Camille Glasser�Joann Melillo�Christopher Gruno�Bruce Gaeta �Baby Joey Hale� �

Thomas Ronan�

Maxwell Alexander�Stephanie Barrett�Mary Lynn�Lou Slinsky�Toni Ann Essman�Alice Deckert�Christine Domenick�Janice Candito�Anthony Terezza IV�

A Message from Father Armand:� � I know it sounds like you keep hearing this week after week, but please remember that next weekend we switch to the summer mass schedule. As creatures of habit we need to be reminded often about changes like this so that we don’t become confused and frustrated.��

It has become very obvious that many have already begun their annual summer exodus. Our attendance has become noticeably fewer, and my conversations with other local pastors confirms that we are not alone. With the advent of nice weather, many took the opportunity to go away early.� Many people will be travelling this summer and I sincerely hope that everyone is able to take some time to just rest and relax. We live in a world that is so stressful that even just a few days of “down time” is vitally important for everyone.��

Finally, with the arrival of warmer weather comes the temptation to dress in a far more abbreviated manner. I remind you that the church is air�conditioned and is a sacred place of worship. Very brief, or revealing, attire which may be perfectly appropriate elsewhere, is not appropriate for church. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.��

� Today we are visited by a representative of the Carmelite Religious Community who is here to make the annual Mission Appeal. We will have special second collection to support the various ministries they are involved in. Our parish is famous for its support of visiting missionaries and I certainly hope that we will continue to do the same this year.��

Fr. Armand

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Holy Spirit School Where All God’s Children Come Together

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8th Grade Graduation was held on Friday, June 8th, in Holy Spirit Church. A party was held afterwards in the Parish Hall. A good time was had by all. We wish our 8th grade grads God’s blessings and all the best as they begin their high school years.��

Pre�K Graduation was held on Monday, June 11th, in the Parish Hall. ��

Kindergarten Graduation was held on Tuesday, June 12th in the Parish Hall. Congratulations to our early childhood students!��

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Our 8th Grade Teacher � Mrs. Maria Alvarado � will be honored by the Knights of Columbus as she will receive a Shield Award at a ceremony at the K of C headquarters in Union on Monday, June 25th. Congratulations, Mrs. Alvarado. You are a well�deserving recipient of this award. ��

Summer Enrichment: Holy Spir it School‘s Camp

Spirit Summer Enrichment Program for summer

2018 kicked�off on Monday, June 18th. �

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Holy Spirit School offers a faith�based education

bolstered by a robust curriculum of core subject areas

and specials. We offer extra�curricular sports, clubs and a before/aftercare program. It is an exceptional

school for exceptional students. If you are interested

in or contemplating the Catholic School Advantage

for your child, please contact Betty Speronza �

Administrative Assistant � at (908) 687�8415, or

email me � Armand Lamberti, Principal � at alamberti@holyspiritunionnj.org.�

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Please visit Holy Spirit Schools website at www.holyspiritunionnj to find out about the wonderful happenings at the school.�

CYO/Youth Ministry News �cyounion@aol.com ��

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SATURDAY JUNE 23rd� 8:30� � James Towers req. by Hanna and �� � � Lora� 5:30� � Jenny, Paul and Br. Frank Cicchitto � � � req. by Family�� ��SUNDAY� JUNE 24th� 7:30� Rev. John Olszewski req. by �� � � Barbara� 9:00 Robert Zinkowicz req. by the Nyzio �� � � Family� 10:30� Joan Keegan req. by Family� 12:00� Ann and John Vancho and Family �� � � req. by Alberta and Bill��MONDAY� JUNE 25th �

7:30� The People of the Parish� 8:30� Dennis Leary req. by Kathy Leary�

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TUESDAY JUNE 26th � 7:30 Corazon Larracas req. by Judity �� � � Sevilla� 8:30� � James Rooney req. by Geraldine �� � � Casey and Family�

�WEDNESDAY� JUNE 27th� 7:30� Rosemary Casazza req. by Friends� � 8:30 Rev. John Ballweg req. by The �� � � Uschak Family����

THURSDAY � JUNE 28th�

7:30� Helen and John Henry req. by Dick �� � � Henry� 8:30� Peter Speronza req. by Family����

FRIDAY� JUNE 29th� 7:30� Estelita Tamayo req. by Family� 8:30� Barbara Carole Donnelly req. by �� � � Fran and Family ����

SATURDAY JUNE 30th� 8:30� Ann Patz req. by Nieces� 5:30 Mary Gantter req. by Family����

SUNDAY� JULY 1st Summer Schedule � 8:00� The DelGrosso Family req. by �� � � David Fierro� 10:00� Nikki Nyzio Gangemi req. by �� � � Grandma Pilecki� �

12:00� Segundino Magdaraog req. by The �� � � DeLosAngeles Family�

PARISH ACTIVITIES��

SUNDAY� AA Spirit of Recovery � �� � Drexler Hall 7:15 pm�

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�WEDNESDAY� ��THURSDAY� Boy Scouts 7:00�Parish Hall��

FRIDAY � �

� � �SATURDAY � �� � � �SUNDAY � AA Spirit of Recovery� �� � Drexler Hall 7:15 pm�

Summer Mass Schedule��

Please remember from ��

July 1, 2018�September 2, 2018 �( Our regular schedule resumes on September 9, 2018)�

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Our Summer Mass Schedule is as

follows:���

Saturdays: 5:30 pm��

� Sundays: 8:00 am�� � 10:00 am�

� � 12:00 noon�

Memorials��

The Altar Bread, Wine and Sanctuary Lamp are all offered this week in memory of Donald Faughnan at the request of his Family.�

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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is “a gradual process that takes place within the community of the faithful.” The length of time of the process varies according to individual need, experience, readiness and commitment. If you, or someone you know is interested in more information, please call Cathy Drake at the Office of Religious Education at (908) 964�7533.�

� � ~~~also~~~�If you are not a Catholic, but attracted to the Catholic Church, or a Catholic needing to complete your Sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist or Confirmation), this is a time set aside for asking questions and exploring God’s call in an informal setting. There are no commit-ments or obligations required, only questions answered and information shared. Again, call Cathy Drake at (908) 964�7533.�

Respect Life: The Respect Life Ministry Section (http://www.holyspiritunion.org/RespectLife.html) has been updated to include information for dealing with many life issues � heal-ing from abortion, dealing with infertility, dealing with terminal illness, adoption, crisis pregnancy, ethics, and end of life issues. Information is also available on the Respect Life Table in the entrance to the church.��

Crisis Pregnancy Help: Any woman who is pregnant and in need of assistance should never feel that abortion is her only option. Personal and confidential assistance is available at the following numbers.��

Archdiocesan Respect Life Office: 1�973�497�4350�Catholic Community Services:� 1�201�246�7379�Several Sources Foundation:� 1�800�662�2678�Birthright:� � � 1�800�550�4900��

Post Abortion Healing for men and women. If interested, call the Archdiocesan Respect Life Office 1�973�497�4350. All calls are strictly confidential. Information of Rachel’s Vine-yard Retreat can be found at: www.rachelsvineyard.org�

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Mother Seton Regional HS�One Valley Rd., Clark, NJ 07066�

732�382�1952 �www.motherseton.org�

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“Seton Summer Academy”�July 23�27, 2018 for Girls � Grades 5�8�

Various Courses & Sessions/Hours from 8:45 a.m. through 3:15 p.m.�

$275 for Half Day / $400 for Full Day �To register, log onto our website or call. Hope to see

you in July!�Don’t Forget!�

Sports Camps in July�August�www.motherseton.org �

Mount St. Mary House of Prayer, Watchung, will offer the following programs.�Registration required; call 908�753�2091 or e�mail: msmhope@msmhope.org ��

MAN to MAN�

Men have unique roles in life…�

husbands, fathers, grandfathers, �the single life and religious life…�

We’re pushed and pulled in a thousand directions by �responsibilities, stress, loss and by joys. �

Where can we find time to reflect on the loss �and gain of our lives? �

For all men�young, old and in between.����

4th Tuesday monthly �June 26�7�9 p.m. Free�Will Offering��

Facilitators: �Jerry McKenna, environmentalist & teacher�and Bob Christie, academic & administrator��

Save the Date!��

A special summer blood drive will be held on Sunday, August 5. at Holy Spirit Church after all the

Masses. Summer is a time when donations drop to dangerously low levels, so please set this date aside to help. Who knows whose life you may be saving. For further information please call Dan Petruccelli (908) 370�6678 �

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