Mary, Mother of the Church Parish ST. MARY 45 Crosswicks Street Bordentown, N.J. 08505 HOLY ASSUMPTION 1290 Hornberger Avenue Roebling, N.J. 08554 REV. MARTIN O’REILLY, Pastor REV. CESAR R. ANSON, Parochial Vicar REV. STEPHEN SCHULER, SVD, Weekend Assistant Deacons Gary T. Richardson Ronald Schwoebel Parish Office: 609-298-0261 Fax: 609-298-7178 www.mmotcp.org Retired Deacons Lawrence W. Finn Thomas F. Shea Ronald Zalegowski Friday: Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 [1-10] Monday: Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10c; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13 READINGS FOR THE WEEK
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Mary, Mother of the Church Parish ST. MARY
45 Crosswicks Street Bordentown, N.J. 08505
HOLY ASSUMPTION 1290 Hornberger Avenue
Roebling, N.J. 08554
REV. MARTIN O’REILLY, Pastor REV. CESAR R. ANSON, Parochial Vicar
Friday: Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 [1-10]
Monday: Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10c; Lk 10:25-37
Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Lk 10:38-42
Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 11:1-4
Thursday: Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
M Saturday Vigil: Holy Assumption—4:00 PM St. Mary—5:00 PM Sunday: Holy Assumption—10:30 AM St. Mary, 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 AM S R
Holy Assumption—Saturday from 3:00-3:45 PM St. Mary—Saturday 4:00-4:45 PM; also by appt.
W M : M F St. Mary, Bordentown 7:30 AM Chapel of Saints Holy Assumption, Roebling 8:30 AM
(Monday -Eucharistic Service)
No morning Mass on Saturdays
Eve of the Holy Day: St. Mary, Bordentown 7:00 PM Holy Day: St. Mary, Bordentown —7:30 AM
Holy Assumption, Roebling —8:30 AM & 7:00 PM
B Baptisms are celebrated on 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month, 1:00 PM at St. Mary Church; and on the 3rd Sunday during the 10:30 AM Mass at Holy Assumption. Please call the rectory office to register, provide the required documents, and schedule a Baptism Prep class.
M Arrangements are to be made at least 1 year in advance.
S C /C Urgent calls any time of day or night. Arrangements for Anointing of the Sick and Holy Communion for those confined to the home are to be made by contacting the rectory.
A B S The chapel is open daily. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for solemn adoration: Mon.-Fri. 8:00-8:45AM; Sat. 8:00-10:00AM. Evening hours are Wed. 7-8 PM Quarterly, special adoration times & events are offered.
P R 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 letters for sponsorship for the Sacraments or character references to schools or for employment. If you move from the parish please notify the rectory.
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS & MINISTRIES
Altar Linen Ministry Barbara Boldizar 609-499-0900 (HA)
Helene Shea 609-298-7612 (SM)
Altar Rosary Society Donna Frappolli 609-221-1957 (HA)
Fr. Martin O’Reilly, Pastor ......................................... ext. 16 …………………………………[email protected] Fr. Cesar Anson, Parochial Vicar ............................... ext. 10 ………………………….………[email protected] Larry Denney, Financial Consultant ........................... ext. 15 ……………………………………[email protected] Margaret Zola, Business Manager & CRE ................. ext. 34 ............................................................ [email protected] Cathy Alphonse, Accounts Payable/Receivable ......... ext. 11 ..................................................... [email protected]
Jesus Alfonso Gonzalez, Music Coordinator & Cantor/ ….Maintenance………………………………………....ext..32 …………………………………..…[email protected] Carol Schulz, Bulletin Coordinator & RE Assistant…....ext. 17 ………………………………………[email protected] Peggy Schwoebel, Parish Secretary/ ….Bereavement Support……..……………...………….ext.10 ……………………………………[email protected] Patricia Solimine, Baptism & Wedding Coordinator…..ext. 12 ……………………………………[email protected]
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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 4, 2020
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
As you read this we have completed the celebra ons of the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirma on. It has been a challenging me for those who received the sacraments and for their families. May God con nue to bless you, guide you and strengthen you. May you open your heart to God’s love for you and accept the help God wishes to give you.
A special thank you goes to Mrs Margaret Zola, our Religious Educa on Coordinator, Carol Schulz, RE Assistant, our RE teachers and classroom assistants who have done a wonderful job in preparing the children for the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirma on. I would also like to thank the volunteers who sani zed the church a er each sacramental celebra on, the Knights of Columbus for helping with ushering and parking, Cathy and Alfonso for the music and a big thank you to Aidan Gould for our post communion hymn at First Holy Communion.
Volunteering at our Parish As I write this I realize the many people that give of themselves in service to others, week in and week out. With us now back to our regular Mass schedule and with the number of weddings and bap sms becoming more and more frequent, plus funerals, I would like to make an appeal for more volunteers to help. The work is not difficult but very necessary and with a number of events planned for the near future, e.g., Our Lady of Guadalupe celebra on in November and with all the extra Masses for Christmas, we will need more people to assist us. Please contact the office and leave your name and a contact number and we will reach out to you about mes that suit you.
Right of Chris an Ini a on of Adults We have launched our RCIA program and have two candidates to date. If you or if someone you know is thinking of becoming a member of the Catholic Church or were bap zed but never received any other sacraments, or if you have been away from the Church for quite awhile and would like to come back but feel that you don’t know enough about the Catholic faith, then the RCIA program is for you. You will receive a very warm welcome from our support team and they will give you all the support and help you will need. Please call or email the office and leave a message for Nick, Maria or Pa y and they will get back to you and answer any ques ons you may have.
Family Prayer Time/Holy Hour Our Family Prayer Time con nues on Monday thru Thursday from 7-8 pm. Please join us as we take the me to gather as a parish family and pray for the needs of each other. It is also an opportunity to have some quality quiet me, down me, me me and most importantly, me with God. If you have someone that you would liked prayed for please contact the office and we will include them in our Family Prayer Time.
My thought for the week: You are God’s chosen race, his saints; he loves you, and you should be clothed in sincere compassion, in kindness and humility, gentleness and pa ence. Bear with one another; forgive each other as soon as a quarrel begins. The Lord has forgiven you; now you must do the same. (Col 3:12-13)
Fr. Ma in
Celebration of Masses at Mary, Mother of the Church Parish
I am delighted to say that we are back to our full weekend mass schedule at both worship sites (see the updated Mass schedule, including additions, in the front and back of this bulletin). It is so reassuring to see so many people wanting to come in
person to celebrate the Eucharist. Along with our weekend masses we have daily Mass at St. Mary Church at 12.30, Monday-Friday and 9.30 am Mass at Holy Assumption on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. As we move into the winter we are ending the ‘Drive-To Holy Communion’ at both worship sites effective Sunday October 24/25 . If you are uncomfortable with attending a weekend mass, please consider a weekday mass. If you still feel uncomfortable with attending a weekday mass due to an underlying illness or because of mobility issues and would still like to receive Holy Communion, please contact the office and we will arrange for Holy Communion to be brought to you at home.
May God continue to bless you, your family and all you hold dear to your heart, and keep you safe and forever in God’s loving care.
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For Envelope Users and On-Line Giving Participants
Upcoming Donation Designations Oct. 11 Weekly Oct. 18 Weekly St. Vincent DePaul: Helps the poor and needy in our local communities. All Souls: For the intentions of our beloved dead. Oct. 25 Weekly Mission Sunday: This collection provides assistance to over 1,000 mission parishes throughout the world. Nov 1 Weekly Building Maintenance: Keeping our places of worship warm, dry and comfortable. All Saints: Holy Day honoring all saints of the church. Nov 8 Weekly Nov 15 Weekly Campaign for Human Development: This special collection is the domestic anti-poverty program of the Catholic Church and has two objectives: empowering the poor, and educating others about the root causes of poverty. Nov. 22 Weekly Nov. 29 Weekly Christmas Flowers: Enhances our worship space as we celebrate the birth of Our Savior. Donations can be memorialized.
PLEASE CONSIDER ON-LINE GIVING
THE SICK who have been recommended to our prayers…
David Csik, Jr., Maria Corbett, Nichole Lynn Cochran, Fr. Mike Burns, Ronald Bell, Jr., James Ryan Tomlinson, Edward Gernhardt, Michael Nuzzi, Joan DeLorenzo, Virginia Csik, Patrick Rogers, Mark Pennington, Joshua Shea, Judy Bott, Dick Langan, Leonard Ricasoli, John Groze, Margery Rusnak, Pete Bird, Virginia Counard, Billy Hill, Babs Machion, Frank Mattyi, Peg Laciskey, Elizabeth Gusrang, Shirley Billick, and all of the sick of the parish.
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PARISH OFFERINGS SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
Weekly On Line Giving $ 6,671 Mailed Envelopes $ 5,094 Masses $ 4,044 TOTAL $ 15,809
Thank you for your generosity.
The Parish will soon be ordering the new Missalettes.
Due to COVID restrictions we are not allowed to put them in the pews but if you would like one at home, please let us know.
CHURCHES OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER ST. MARY 9 AM—1:00 PM HOLY ASSUMPTION 9 AM—2:30 PM
FAMILY PRAYER AT HOME
7-8 PM MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
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Mary, Mother of the Church Community Food Pantry
St. Mary’s Site Current needs: Chef Boyardee canned pasta, Spam, Beef-A-Roni, canned chicken, chunky soups, juice, bars of soap, shampoo and razors.
Holy Assumption Site Current needs: cereal, canned fruit, tuna, pasta sauce, canned vegetables, juice and snacks.
The HA Food Pantry accepts donations of food on Mondays between 10 and 11 am. Thank you!
Pantry is Open: Tuesday 2-3 PM
Since each Food Pantry operates separately in different locations, please bring all donations to
the church requesting the items needed. Thank you for your continued generosity!
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The good news of this Gospel is that all we need to do is let God tend us and bring us to produce good fruit. All we need do is be faithful; God will take care of the rest.
Please help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to bring the love and mercy of Jesus to those who feel left out and abandoned. If you or anyone you know in the Bordentown, Florence
or Roebling areas need assistance, please have them call our confiden al helpline at 609-298-1414
A Message from the Bishop World Mission Sunday October 18, 2020 The annual world wide Eucharistic celebration for the missions and missionaries around the world falls on October 17th and 18th this year. Pope Francis reminds us that especially in this year of crisis, we are called to bring Christ’s love to those most forgotten, our brothers and sisters in need around the world. Through the Pope’s own missionary society, our parishes are able to be sent out to all the ends of the earth through their support of missionaries and those they serve. Your very needed gifts sustain priests, religious, and lay pastoral leaders in more than 1,100 mission dioceses in Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands, and part of Latin America and Europe. The Diocesan Mass for World Mission Sunday will be held in St. Jerome’s Church, Parish of Our Lady of Hope at 11:00 am on October 18th. With gratitude for your generosity to the Missions in October and year-round, Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M., J.C.D. Bishop of Trenton
Best wishes to Rich Mercantini as he begins his new employment with the Township of Bordentown. For the past twenty-plus years Rich has taken care of the buildings and grounds at the St. Mary, Bordentown site, and more recently the Holy Assumption campus as well. We acknowledge with gratitude his many years of service and dedication to our parish and wish him well in this new venture.
We are also pleased to announce that in addition to leading our music ministry, Alfonso Gonzalez will be taking on the responsibility of caring for our buildings and grounds at the parish.
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…… Religious Education News …… October 4,11,18,25…......Sunday RE Classes ON-LINE 8AM, 10AM October 5……………….Monday RE Classes ON-LINE 6PM October 6,13,20,27……..Tuesday RE Classes ON-LINE 5:15PM, 6:45PM SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Congratulations to all our Confirmandi who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation this past week. We continue to pray for all of them as they continue their faith journey. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES BEGIN OCTOBER 4, 2020 All families who have a child registered in our Religious Education Program were sent an email with important information on the way we will be handling classes with the remote learning format. You should also be hearing from your child’s catechist welcoming each of you to our 2020-2021 catechetical year. For everyone - catechists, students and families, we wholeheartedly welcome you back not only to class but to Mass as well. We have recently added the 11:30 am Sunday Mass at St. Mary Church back into the schedule which will now make available six opportunities to attend Mass in person during the weekend (check the back page of the bulletin for times and place). Your first week’s assignment will be to attend Mass, hopefully in person, or on-line (if you are still not comfortable with attending). Also, the RE text books should be picked up at your convenience this week during one of the scheduled pick-up times (dates and times were included in the email sent). If you have not yet received this email from our office, and have registered your child for Religious Education for this year, contact us via email or phone to verify that the email address we have on file is the most current. 2020-2021 REGISTRATION - There are still some families who have not sent in their registration packets for this year. Please complete the required forms and return as soon as possible. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION! Please consider volunteering. We have a wonderful program for Catechists, Aides and Hall Monitors. The success of our program is dependent on the willingness of individuals to help out. All volunteers need to be fingerprinted and attend a “VIRTUS” Safe Child workshop before being allowed to volunteer. (Fingerprinting and VIRTUS information can be found on our RE website.) Volunteering is a rewarding ex-perience to share your faith with our parish youth. High School and College age volunteers will excel this year since we will be going digital – this is right up their alley.
Though many, we are one bread, one body, for we all partake of the one Bread and one Chalice. 1 Corinthians 10:17
The church is facing a “man crisis”. One in three Catholic men that have been baptized have left the faith. The Knights of Columbus produced a hard-hitting video series illustrating the gravity of our duty as Catholic men in today’s world. Click on the link to view the videos.
www.kofc.org/intothebreach
AMERICA NEEDS FATIMA
TO HONOR OUR LADY OF FATIMA WE WILL BE GATHERING TO PRAY
THE ROSARY FOR AMERICA AND THE WORLD
OCTOBER 10 AT 12 NOON
AT BOTH
HOLY ASSUMPTION CHURCH & ST. MARY’S PRAYER GARDEN
Congratulations to Our Newly Confirmed!
Lorenzo A. Julian A. Veronica B. Cameron B. Kaitlin B. Brayden B. Aidan B.
Jayden L. Nicolas M. Kharlo M. Nicholas M. Chloe M. Dominic M. Isabella P.
Christine H. Ryan H. Matthew H. Emily J. Julia J. Matthew K. Kaya K.
Shaun D. Jenierre D. Thomas E. Angelina F. Sienna F. Brynn F. Colin H.
Joseph B. Charlotte B. Julia B. Melinda C. Gabriel C. Adreanna D. Amelie D.
Ella T. Olivia V. Ryan W. Mason W. Emily W.
Andrew W. Julie W. Chase Z. Sarah Z.
Olivia P. Akhil P. Brooke P. Samantha R. Lucy Marie S. Rachel S. Guilia S.
Now filled and inspired by the Holy Spirit, may they go and
make a difference in our world.
St. Mary Mass Schedule Monday—Friday 12:30 pm Open to the Public Saturday 5:00 pm Open to the Public Sunday 8:00 am Open to the Public Sunday 9:30 am Open to the Public—Drive-To Communion After Mass Sunday 11:30 am Open to the Public
All Masses at St. Mary Church are live-streamed and available for viewing at the time the Mass is taking place.
Holy Assumption Mass Schedule Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30 am Open to the Public Saturday 4:00 pm Open to the Public Sunday 10:30 am Open to the Public—Drive-To Communion After Mass
The 10:30 Mass at Holy Assumption is recorded and available for viewing anytime on our Facebook page: Mary, Mother of the Church - Bordentown, Roebling, Florence
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASSES THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
• Face Masks are Required • Stewards will be on site to facilitate seating. Families may sit together—all others should practice
social distancing. • Please understand that when capacity has been reached, no one else will be admitted to the church.
Instructions for Receiving Communion at Mass Open to the Public • Holy Communion will be distributed at the END of the Mass not within the context of the Mass
where this usually takes place. • All those receiving Communion will be directed by the Stewards down the center aisle. • Communion will be distributed in the hand. • As soon as you have received, please exit by the side doors.
Mass Schedule and Instructions To Remain In Place Until Further Notice
UPDATED AND APPROVED: SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 BY BISHOP O’CONNELL Liturgical-Pastoral Directive
The dispensation from Sunday/Holy Day Mass obligation remains in effect until further notice. The fulfillment of the Easter Duty may be accomplished before the First Sunday of Advent,
November 29, 2020 if possible.
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