SAINT JAMES the APOSTLE CHURCH NOVEMBER 15, 2015 THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY INN ORDINARY TIME 45 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD AVENUE SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081-2301 OFFICE: 973-376-3044 FACSIMILE: 973-376-0560 The Parish is Served by Fr. John D. Gabriel Pastor [email protected]Fr. Silvano Kim Parochial Vicar [email protected]Fr. Everest Baniyet In Residence Fr. John D. Dennehy Weekend Assistant Mr. Jerome Bongiovanni Permanent Deacon [email protected]Mr. Daniel O’Neill Permanent Deacon [email protected]Mr. Arthur Bandel Permanent Deacon www.saintjamestheapostle.org A Community of Faith. Come Experience Christ With Us Images courteous of Google.com
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SAINT JAMES the APOSTLE CHURCH
NOVEMBER 15, 2015
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY INN ORDINARY TIME
45 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD AVENUE SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081-2301 OFFICE: 973-376-3044 FACSIMILE: 973-376-0560
A Community of Faith. Come Experience Christ With Us
Images courteous of Google.com
Dear Parish Family, It was the great Saint John of the Cross who once prayed: “Well and good if all things change, Lord God, provided we are rooted in You.” Change is an inevitable yet often difficult part of life. Some changes we expect and some come out of the blue, some bring a sense of excitement and new hope while others bring insecurity and fear. Regard-less of when, why or how it comes, change is always an opportunity for greater trust in the God Who Does Not Change. Throughout my years of priesthood, I have often resisted change: it’s always been a difficult thing for me to experience the changes that are a natural part of parish life when parishioners move away or the Lord calls them home to the life of heaven. As I write this letter, a beautiful young family in the parish who are very involved in the life of St. James are preparing to move to Texas next month, and a wonderful mother and grandmother in the parish also much involved is leaving Springfield to move closer to her family. I think of others who have left, and still other members of our parish family who have died. Even within the rectory and staff of a parish people come and go, and while it is difficult we must respect the movement of the Holy Spirit in the lives of people with whom we live and minister. Although it may not seem so right now, St. James has been a parish that has had a decent amount of stability over the past twenty years: Fr. Stagg, Msgr. Bill, Fr. Jim, Sr. Roseanne, Janet Natale, Pat Dolansky, Maggie Keffer- all staff people who were part of the parish for considerable lengths of time. But the past three years have seen much change, and I know that can bring a feeling of instability. Most of you I imagine right now are aware that I will be leaving St. James as your pastor to take over as administrator of St. Rose of Lima Church in Short Hills on November 27th. And, unfortunately, this weekend I need to announce another change in the staff: Dan Palko, the parish organist and Director of Music, has been sick for the past two months. Dan notified me last week that he will not be returning to St. James since changes in his own health will make it difficult. The Music Ministry will continue under the able direction of Faith MacDonnell and Matthew Wilson (organist) who have been helping out since Dan became ill. I want to welcome Faith and Matthew officially as members of the parish staff! As we go through these days of change together and you are feeling some of that sense of instability right now, it is only because you love your parish. The parish has become an extension of your family life, and the people you have connected with here are part of your community. That is a beautiful thing! For some, changes in their parish are something they don’t even notice or care much about. But for you who have entered more deeply into the life of the Church, movement in your parish means movement in your family and in your heart and that is something you take seriously. Of course, at times change brings something exciting: for example, Archbishop Myers has appointed Fr. John Dennehy as Temporary Administrator of St. James! Fr. John is so much a part of life here in our parish, and I am most grateful for his willingness to assume this new role during our time of transition. John Henry Cardinal Newman once wrote: “In a higher world it is otherwise; but here below, to live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed often.” May the Lord help us to be perfect in love and in trust. And may the changes of this life help us to yearn for that time and place when all change will cease, and an eternity of communion and union with God and one another will be ours. Until then, hope! Trust! Love! In His love,
~ Father John
LETTER FROM THE PASTOR
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BILINGUAL MASS FOR THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
(SPANISH AND ENGLISH) Friday, December 11, 7:00 p.m.
NO RECONCILIATION SATURDAY, NOV. 21
(SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 10:00AM & 2:00PM)
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YOUTH GROUP NEWS
Nisha Mathews & Meghan Wilson, Coordinators
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
SUNDAY EVENINGS AT 5:00PM Join us in the Gym for our Youth Ministry meeting.
Followed by 7:00pm Mass in the Church. Hope to see you there!
PARISH SENIORS NEWS
Mrs. Mary Yurino, President
The next meeting of the Saint James Seniors will be held on Monday, November 9th at 12:00 pm, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, on Shunpike Rd., Summit, N.J. After a short meeting, sandwiches and refreshments will be served. For more information call Mary Yurino, President 908-464-3130.
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON "YOUR INVITED"
L'AFFAIRE RESTAURANT 1099 ROUTE 22 East
MOUNTAINSIDE NJ $35.00 Members $38.00 Non-Members
Please make checks payable to "St. James Seniors" and mail to:
Eve Vitale, 286 Ravenswood St., Mountainside, NJ 07092. Please call Eve Vitale for additional information 908-789-8568.
MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER 1651 U.S. Highway 22, Watchung, NJ 07069-6587
ADVENT 2015: WHAT’S NEW? Where are you in Christ now? Has life changed since last Advent? Anticipate Christmas 2015 by including joyful reflections. Sat., Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Lunch included. ($40-$50 As You Are Able)
Presenter: Rev. Anthony J. Randazzo
HOSPITAL VISITATIONS
If you or someone you know is in the hospital please inform the hospital staff you are Catholic and a mem-ber of Saint James the Apostle Church. The priests and deacons will be able to find you so a visit can be arranged. Contact the Rectory to have a name added at Mass and/or to the Prayer Line.
ADVENT GIVING TREE
Nov 28/29 ~ December 5/6
Once again St. James is asked to donate gifts for the needy during this holiday season for St. Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth. Please
help us by taking a tag with 'generic' suggestions and purchase a gift of warm clothing. Place the UNWRAPPED gift with tissue paper in a Christmas bag and return your gift to the Gathering Area of the Church. If you have large Christmas bags and/or tissue paper to donate, St. Joe’s would appreciate it. If you are unable to purchase the item on the tag you took, please return the tag to the tree for someone else ~ Thank you! If you are available to help hang the tags on the tree before masses or are able to deliver the gifts, please contact Kathi Maslo at 908-251-2249 or email at [email protected].
In addition to all forms of used clothing we also welcome small appliances, shoes, linens, sheets,
towels, stuffed animals and books (no reference books). The donation bin is readily available outside the Church. Thank you.
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EVANGELIZATION CORNER Mrs. Kim Mailley, Coordinator
DISCOVERING CHRIST Wednesday Evenings ~ 7:00PM
January 13, 2016 ~ February 24, 2016 Please join us in the Parish School Gym for Discovering Christ
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED, VISIT THE PARISH WEBSITE FOR DETAILS Enjoy a free dinner, listen to dynamic teaching and join in a small group discussion about the meaning of life in Jesus Christ. Discovering Christ is a seven-week experience that will begin Wednesday January 13, 2016 and in-cludes a life-changing retreat on Saturday, February 13, 2016.
This series is designed to revitalize your faith or to bring back your family and friends who have been away from the Church. Come be a part of the event that will change the life of our parish – and YOU!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AND/OR MISSED THE FIRST TRAINING SESSION WE WILL HAVE AN ABBREVIATED TRAINING ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND ~ 7:00 – 10:00 P.M.
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
We invite you to watch a Discovering Christ YouTube video to learn more about the course: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-QPh2_3n2k
or visit www.christlife.org/discover
This series is designed to revitalize your faith or to bring back your family and friends who have been away from the Church. Come be a part of the event that will change the life of our parish – and YOU! Discovering Christ was developed by ChristLife, a Catholic ministry in the
Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Office hours Wednesday evenings or by appointment For more information about these events and to find out more about this ministry, or to share your thoughts, please contact Kim Mailley 973-376-3044 ext. 113 or email her at:
PLEASE JOIN US NOV. 21/22 AFTER ALL THE MASSES FOR COFFEE AND…
+ Lord God, we ask for guidance during this time of transition for St. James Parish. Help us to see this change as a time for renewal and strength rather than a time of sadness and disappointment. Help us to hold fast to our trust in you and to remain open to your guid-ance as only you know what is best for us and our parish community. Let us be open and supportive of Fr. Silvano and Fr. John Dennehy as they help us in this transition and continue
to help us grow and deepen our faith and our desire to serve You. Allow us to know our own gifts and to re-main open to sharing them for the good of our parish and your people. Please bless our pastor, Fr. John, as he too must face a transition to a new place. Bless him and guide him as he begins a new journey as You have called him to do. Help him to know of our gratitude for all he has done to strengthen St James and to know of our love and prayers for him. Help us to let go of him and be open to whomever you send to us as our new pastor.
We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. Anonymous
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A TIME TO SEEK
A TIME OF WAR & PEACE
We pray for all defending our freedom…
Luis Fonseca, Arthur Raymond, Frank Wulff, Aric Patten, Jack Lober, Stacy Enyeart, A.J. Carlucci,
David Bugel, Aaron Pluto, Samuel Lillie, Shane Fenton Tim Arentz, Stephen Patricco, Sean Curran,
Phillip Patten, Lt. Sean P. Eadie
For all seminarians on the road to the priesthood, especially:
Danny Pabon, Peter Carey, Joseph Furnaguera, Andres Polanco, Sebastian Valencia, Diego Arce,
Dhanush Canisius, Harlan Acosta
THE PRAYER CORNER “To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose…”
A TIME TO HEAL
For all who are sick and suffering………
Bea Giacobbe, Brian Mather, Rita Dilly, Ana Harper, Susan Sullivan, Tom Hogan, Eva Brownfield,
Angela Raimondo, Remo Ambrosi, Karen Genco, Richard McNelis, Charlotte McNelis, Kyle Noonan,
Walter Mathias, Joseph Schubert, Cathy Tlesea, Jean Comerford, Ronald Alaniz, Honorise DeSisto, Rosanne Treston, Sandra Turlowicz, John Rendiero, George Ondish, Frank Benson, Antoinette Pacifico, John Pangiochi, Evelyn Constant, Amelia Montana, Roberta Baumann, Mary Grabowy, Miguel Antonio
Garcia, Dan Palko, Lisa Bellott, Jay Patten
MARIAN DEVOTION
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction takes place on Monday evenings (as scheduled) from 6:45-7:30pm in our Church, Saint James, please feel free to join us.
HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE
Come join us in pray before the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 from 7:30-8:30PM at Holy Spirit Church, 984 Suburban Avenue, Union
WEEKLY MEMORIALS
SANCTUARY LAMP Stan Stracey ~ Rob & Sue Hagenbush
BREAD AND WINE Gene Del Mauro ~ Mother, Maria Del Mauro
FLOWERS BY THE TABERNACLE For the People of Saint James
DEVOTIONS AND MEMORIALS ~ Spiritual Offerings To have a loved one remembered through the
Sanctuary Lamp ~ Bread & Wine ~ Flowers By the Tabernacle Please call the Rectory Office ~ 973-376-3044
A TIME TO DIE
Anne Czekanski ……….and for all who have gone before us
ROSARY-ALTAR SOCIETY
This ministry is an important part of our parish daily life and we need your help!
Women and Men Everyone Is Welcome!! What do we do??
Launder the Linens (purificators and towels) used during Mass,
Make the bibs presented to the babies as they receive the Sacrament of Baptism,
Pray for our Parish! Please call Nettie Roessner, President for more
information 973-379-7632
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RESPECT LIFE CORNER
PLANNING AHEAD FOR 2016! The Respect Life Ministry is attending the 2016
MARCH FOR LIFE FRIDAY, JANUARY 22ND
Please let us know if you are able to join us so we can rent a bus!
We are also looking for sponsors to provide breakfast and snacks for the participants. If you think you may be interested in joining us, please contact Fr. Silvano or email Pat Sullivan at [email protected]
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Sharing With One Another
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Thursday, Thanksgiving Day ~ 8:00AM
Begin this Day of Thanks by Giving Thanks to God at Holy Mass. There is no better way to Thank God for
all His blessings.
Friday and Saturday Morning Masses: 8:00AM
The Parish Offices and School are closed Thursday and Friday this week
UNION CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP EXAM
Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.
THERE IS NO MAKE-UP FOR THIS EXAM The exam fee is $30.00
To register for the Scholarship Exam and for more information regarding scholarship opportunities, call the Admissions Office at 908-889-1600, exts. 302 or 328 or visit our website at www.unioncatholic.org/admissions/scholarships.php
Family Promise of Union County requests Gift Cards in denominations of $25.00 to either ShopRite or Gas Stations for families who have recently moved into their owe homes and could still use some help in their daily lives. If you are able to, please purchase a Gift Card and leave it in the rectory to the attention of Nancy Caputo.
Thank you for your continued generosity!
SECOND COLLECTION NOVEMBER 14 – 15, 2015
BLACK & INDIAN COLLECTION/CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
(Includes Campaign for Human Development, American Bishop’s Overseas Appeal )
Our financial contribution helps to support Catholic American Indian communities on reservations, in rural areas and inner cities. The collection also supports Af-rican American evangelization programs particularly in the south. Catholic Relief Services assists individuals and families affected by natural disasters in all parts of the world.
PARISH SCHOOL NEWS
Mrs. Caroline Ponterio, Principal
Written By Mrs. Mary McElroy
THE LATEST AND GREATEST SCHOOL NEWS Honoring Veterans: Saint James the Apostle students honored all who serve, in the past or currently, by at-tending the annual Veterans Day ceremony in Spring-field’s Veterans Memorial Park. It is our tradition to walk from the school to the park as a school communi-ty, waving flags on our way, to show our admiration and gratitude to those who have given selflessly to pro-tect and serve our country. It’s time for Forensics: The first Union County Catholic Schools League of Forensics competition is being held this Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Academy in Elizabeth. Students in grade 5-8 have the opportunity to try out for a spot to represent Saint James. The category is Reading. Students select a piece to present and will be judged on 5 criteria: general poise, diction, gestures, approach and attitude, and ef-fectiveness in presentation. Six (6) students will repre-sent Saint James and they are Christina Tillinghast, Madison Wright, Ryan Fischer, Yvonne Agyapong, Na-talyah Cadiche and Kennedy Kwinta. The alternates who are prepared to compete in the absence of one of the first six are Grace Fischer and Goda Pocius. Good luck to all of our students! Thanks to Mrs. Noonan and Miss Lanigan for moderating. Clothing Drive Update: We would like to thank the Home School Association for organizing last week’s clothing drive fundraiser. A big thanks to all those who were able to clean out their closets and donate to the drive. Over 100 bags of used clothing, shoes, bedding, towels, handbags, etc. were collected. Saint James the Apostle School will receive a monetary donation based on the total pounds collected. Donated items make it into the hands of people who really need it throughout the developing world. All Souls: In November, we remember all our loved ones who have died by writing their names on a red construction paper candle with flame as part of a larger bulletin board display resembling votive candles in a church. We pray for their comfort and peace and we thank God for our memories of them and the good times we shared. School Advisory Board: Saint James the Apostle School Advisory Board members serve Saint James the Apostle School by offering time and talent to enable Saint James to pursue its mission of education in the Catholic Church. We are recruiting new members. If you are interested in becoming a member contact Mrs. Ponterio at 973-376-5194.
RELIGIOUS ED NEWS
Mrs. Nancy Caputo, Director
This Saturday, November 21st fifty-nine of our young parishioners will be sealed with the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation by The Most Reverend David Arias and The Most Reverend John Flesey, Retired Auxiliary Bishops of Newark. We look forward to welcoming the Bishops to our parish! Confirmation Candidates and their sponsors are to attend either Thursday, Nov. 19 or Friday, Nov. 20 rehearsals in the church at 7:00PM Parents of children receiving First Reconciliation are reminded to meet in the church on Monday, Nov. 16 at 7:30PM. Children should not attend this meeting. First Eucharist Mass choice forms will be accepted at this meeting. The 7th & 8th Grade class was rescheduled for tonight, Sunday, November 15 at 6:30PM and we will attend the 7:00PM Mass. All families are encouraged to attend mass with us! The next Children of Hope is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:00PM, this is a great way of teaching our children about prayer; we hope you will be able to join us! NO CLASSES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 OR TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 24
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! All information regarding Religious Education is posted on our website: www.saintjamestheapostle.org or Call: 973-376-2061
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SAVE THE DATES SCHOOL AND PARISH FAMILIES
WELCOME December 3 – Ladies Night at Saint James the Apostle School – get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Details on vendors to follow. December 12 – Breakfast with Santa – come out for a delicious hot pancake and bacon breakfast with bagels, fruit juice and coffee. There will also be an Arts & Crafts table and of course a chance to pose with Santa for a picture.
SATURDAY, November 14, 2015 5:00PM Philip Citro ~ Family SUNDAY, November 15, 2015 7:30AM For the People of Saint James 9:00AM Gene Del Mauro ~ Carol Del Mauro, Michael & Ben 10:30AM Maria & Silvio Lombardi &
Giuseppe Mazzacuva ~ Rita, Angela & Pasquale 12:00PM Philip Citro ~ Wife 7:00PM Jerry Spillar ~ The Ortiz Boys MONDAY, November 16, 2015 7:30AM David Bernoski ~ Pat & Mary Corbett TUESDAY, November 17, 2015 7:30AM Phyllis Romano ~ Maureen Corbett WEDNESDAY, November 18, 2015 7:30AM Pam De Profio ~ Saint James Rosary Society THURSDAY, November 19, 2015 7:30AM Guida Family ~ Battaglia Family FRIDAY, November 20, 2015 7:30AM Robert White ~ Debbie & Miguel Perez Santalla SATURDAY, November 21, 2015 8:00AM
Caroline Tierney McGlynn ~ Anna Rita McGlynn John Mazur ~ Linda & Bob Donnelly 5:00PM Ann Petrignani ~ Daughter’s Ann & Donna SUNDAY, November 22, 2015 7:30AM Mary & Vincent Inneo ~ Joseph & Jackie Inneo 9:00AM Salzano Family ~ Sayer Family 10:30AM Carmella Frio ~ Ann Bagnato 12:00PM Girolama Bianco ~ Francesco & Elisa Alberto 7:00PM Bridget Ann Park ~ Carmela Fusco
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK Thirty-Third Sunday, Year B
November 15, 2015
CALENDAR NEWS Mrs. Michelle Sblendorio,
Coordinator
SUNDAY
9:00AM 10:30AM 5:30PM 6:30PM
MONDAY
3:00PM 7:30PM
TUESDAY
3:45PM 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY
3:00PM 7:00PM
THURSDAY 7:00PM FRIDAY
7:00PM SATURDAY
10:00AM 2:00PM
SUNDAY
10:30AM 5:30PM
SUNDAY November 15
Religious Education (K-6)-School RCIA I & II—Rectory Contemporary Ensemble Rehearsal-Church Religious Education (Gr 7th & 8th)-School MONDAY November 16
Volleyball Practice-School Parent Reconciliation Meeting-Church TUESDAY November 17
Religious Education (1-6)-School Adult Choir Rehearsal-Church WEDNESDAY November 18
Volleyball Practice-School Liturgy Committee Meeting-Rectory THURSDAY November 19
Confirmation Rehearsal-Church FRIDAY November 20
Confirmation Rehearsal-Church SATURDAY November 21
Sacrament of Confirmation –Church Sacrament of Confirmation –Church SUNDAY November 22
RCIA I & II—Rectory Contemporary Ensemble Rehearsal-Church
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BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
(NOON OF DUE DATE)
THANKSGIVING ~ NOV. 29 INFORMATION DUE NOV. 17
CHRISTMAS ~ DEC. 20 DUE DEC. 9 CHRISTMAS WEEK DEC. 27 ~ DUE DEC. 14
BAPTISM Communal Baptisms are held on the last Sunday of each month at 1:30pm in the Church. Please see the dates listed below. Please contact the Parish Office for scheduling information.
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. Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements.
CONFIRMATION Adult Confirmation for those already Baptized and wish to complete their sacraments are encouraged to contact the Parish Office.
MARRIAGE Couples interested in marriage 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. Please contact the Parish Office.
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. Contact the Parish Office for details.
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 CEREMONY Nov. 22; Dec. 27
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