Saturday September 4 5:30 pm Juan Yap Sia 7:00 pm (Español) Bertha Espinosa Muñoz y Leoncio Rolando Muñoz Sunday September 5 7:30 am People of the Parish 9:00 am Thomas Frasco 10:30 am Robert Feigle, Theresa Feigle Lacey, and May Maloof 12:00 pm Brett Paton 1:15 pm (Español) Tomasina Marte y Antonio Tavera 5:30 pm (Tagalog) Special Intention Monday September 6—Labor Day One Mass Only 9:00 am Natividad Morales Tuesday September 7 7:00 am Lourdes Caspe Tirado 9:00 am Helen & James T. McDonald 7:30 pm Adelia L. Landicho Wednesday September 8 7:00 am Sp. Int.: Mary Junsay—Birthday 9:00 am Jack & Eleanor Giordano 7:30 pm Legion of Mary Thursday September 9 7:00 am Sp. Int.: Anointing Fire Ministry Thanksgiving 9:00 am Anthony Colannino 7:30 pm Jean Scalese Friday September 10 7:00 am Brian Putong 9:00 am Consuelo Torres Calara 7:30 pm Crispina Ramiso Azares Saturday September 11 7:00 am Patricia Sutherland 9:00 am Jack Aron—20th Anniversary 5:30 pm Robert J. Sommers—21st Anniversary 7:00 pm (Español) Estercita Rodriguez Sunday September 12 7:30 am People of the Parish 9:00 am William Connington 10:30 am Frances B. Gorman 12:00 pm Esther Rodriguez 1:15 pm (Español) Damian LaJara and Ramon Espinosa
Prayers for the Deceased
Please remember
Frank Carnevale, Judith Poulin and Soledad Barsatan Rivera in your prayers.
LET US NEVER FORGET! This Saturday, September 11th, marks the 20th Anniversary of the terror attacks on our country in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. We include in prayerful remembrance all those who died that day, as well as all those in subsequent years who died due to the effects of the hazardous clean-up, particularly in New York City. Our Memorial Tribute will be displayed in the church next weekend.
St. John’ s Liturgy Committee Next Meeting of the Liturgy Committee will be Tuesday,
September 14th from 6pm to 7pm, in the Gathering Room of the Parish Life Center.
New members are welcome.
9/11 Memorial
All are invited to the Borough of Bergenfield's Sept. 11th 20th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony, to be held at Coopers Pond this Saturday, September 11th, at 6:30pm. Msgr. Richard will give the Benediction.
Come & Pray
Eucharistic Adoration in the Main Church
This week’s Adoration Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday 12pm — 5:30pm
Wednesday 12pm — 6:30pm
Happy Labor Day! tIn the Catholic tradition, work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continued participation in God’s creative action. We pray for the men & women whose jobs have been impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.radition, work is more than
LABOR DAY Tomorrow, Monday, September 6th, is Labor Day. Join us for the only Mass of the day at 9a.m. The Rectory and Religious Education offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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Pastor’s Desk
Dear Parishioners,
Our PARISH CARNIVAL IS ONLY A FEW WEEKS AWAY. If you have not already done so, I invite those who are able to help us to complete the form found on page 5 of today’s bulletin, and return it to the rectory or in the collection basket next weekend. If you prefer, you can contact Diane Ryan at 201-456-9620 or Joe Verga at 201-247-2016.
Another way you can help is to donate a case (or more or less) of soda in cans or water in plastic bottles to be sold at the carnival. Please leave them by the priests’ garages, and notify us at the rectory when you do, so someone can take them in for storage.
Discount ride tickets are available for purchase, at $10 for a sheet of 15 tickets, at the rectory, Monday through Friday, except Labor Day, from 10am to 4pm. Ticket books for our Giant Raffle at $20 a book of 10 tickets as well as individual raffle tickets at $2.00 each will be sold outside after all the weekend Masses until the drawing on October 16th as well as during the carnival.
Next Weekend at all the Masses, a second collection will be taken to support the Catholic University of America. Please be generous!
Msgr. Richard Arnhols, Pastor
Reflection on Today’s Scripture Readings
Perhaps you saw the movie The King’s Speech about the future king of England, George VI, whose speech impediment was so severe that it reduced him to tears of anger and humiliation. His wife, Elizabeth, found a speech therapist who was able to help him by using some unorthodox methods, such as rolling around on the floor, cursing, and singing. It is a profoundly moving experience when King George finally addresses his people over the radio and delivers a speech flawlessly, giving courage to his people on the eve of World War II.
The story in this Gospel tells us how Jesus helped a man to find his voice. The man whose tongue Jesus touched with his spittle (an element believed to ward off demons) came to speak “plainly.” Another word for “plainly” would be “rightly,” in the sense of correctly or truly. “Be opened!” Jesus says, and it happens (Mark 7:34). The man then spoke the truth of what Jesus did for him, and honored him.
Stewardship: Sharing our Time, Talent, and Treasure!
“Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?” J 2:5
What is more important – being rich in faith or rich in possessions? Society tells us that possessions are most important. God teaches a different lesson. When we are rich in faith, we keep God first and experience true joy and peace. When we put possessions first, we soon realize we can never have enough and happiness is fleeting. When we put faith over possessions we truly realize it is better to give than receive.
Our Sunday Offering: Sunday, July 27, 2021 — $16,141.67 ~ July 26, 2020 — $11,118.20 (quarantine)
July 28, 2019 — $15,119.08
This year we are combining the annual car raffle of our Spanish community, the Carnival 50/50, and the Giant 50/50 of our Filipino
community, into one Mega 50/50 to be drawn in October. We are not doing a general mailing. Please request the number of books
you are willing to buy or sell. There are 10 tickets per book at $2.00 per ticket for a total of $20.00 per book.
Address:____________________________________________________________Number of Books:_______________________
Please complete the form below and return it to the rectory or in the collection basket.
We will let you know when the books are ready for pickup.
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Escritorio del Párroco Estimados Feligreses, Nuestro CARNAVAL PARROQUIAL SERÁ EN POCAS SEMANAS. Si aún no lo ha hecho, y quisiera ayudarnos en el carnaval, favor de completar el formulario que se encuentra en la página 5 del boletín de hoy y devolverlo a la rectoría o en la canasta de la colecta el próximo fin de semana o si prefiere, puede comunicarse con Fernando Vargas. Otra forma de ayudar seria donando una caja (o más) de sodas en latas o botellas de agua para vender en el carnaval. Pueden dejarlos al lado del los garajes de los sacerdotes y avísenos en la rectoría cuando lo haga, para que alguien pueda llevarlos y guardarlos. Los boletos de atracciones con descuento están disponibles para comprar, a $10 por una hoja de 15 boletos, en la rectoría, de lunes a viernes, excepto Labor Day de 10:00am a 4:00pm. Los talonarios de boletos para nuestra rifa son a $20, un libro de 10 boletos, así como los boletos de la rifa individual a $2.00 cada uno, se venderán afuera después de todas las Misas de fin de semana hasta el sorteo del 16 de octubre, así como durante el carnaval. El próximo fin de semana en todas las Misas se realizará una segunda colecta para apoyar a la Universidad Católica de América. ¡Por favor sean generosos! Monseñor Richard Arnhols, Párroco
Reflexión de las Escrituras de Hoy
Quizás hayas visto la película El discurso del Rey (título original: The King’s Speech), que trata sobre Jorge VI, el futuro rey de Inglaterra, cuyos trastornos del habla eran tan severos que lo hacían llorar de ira y humillación. Su esposa Isabel encontró un logopeda que fue capaz de ayudarlo usando algunos métodos heterodoxos, tales como dar vueltas sobre el piso, maldecir y cantar. Es un momento profundamente conmovedor cuando el rey Jorge se dirige por fin a su pueblo a través de la radio y da un discurso impecable dándole a su pueblo ánimo en la víspera de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
La historia en este Evangelio nos cuenta cómo Jesús ayudó a un hombre a encontrar su propia voz. El hombre a quien Jesús había tocado con su saliva (un elemento al cual se le daba la propiedad de espantar los demonios) comenzó a hablar “correctamente”. “Ábrete”, dice Jesús, y así sucede (Marcos 7:34). Entonces el hombre habló la verdad sobre lo que Jesús había hecho por él y ensalzó a Jesús por ello.
Administradores: ¡Compartiendo Nuestro Tiempo, Talento, Y Tesoro!
¿No escogió Dios a los pobres del mundo para hacerlos ricos en la fe y herederos del reino que el prometió a aquellos que lo aman? SANTIAGO 2:5
¿Qué es más importante ser rico en la fe o rico en posesiones? La Sociedad nos dice que las posesiones son lo más importante. Dios nos enseña una lección diferente. Cuando somos ricos en la fe, mantenemos a Dios primero y experimentamos la verdadera alegría y paz. Cuando ponemos los bienes materiales primero, pronto nos damos cuenta de que nunca tenemos suficiente y la felicidad es pasajera. Cuando ponemos la fe por encima de las posesiones realmente nos damos cuenta de que es mejor dar que recibir.
Nuestra Ofrenda Dominical: Domingo, 27 de julio 2021 — $16,141.67 ~ 26 de julio 2020 — $11,118.20 (cuarentena)
Dirección:_______________________________________________Cantidad de libros:__________________________
Complete el formulario y devuélvalo a la rectoría o en la canasta de la colecta. Les avisaremos cuando los libros estén listos para ser recogidos.
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Memorial Fund/Special Intention
Week of September 4th—11th
Altar Flowers
In loving memory of Millarda Barsatan Requested by The Enriquez Family
Open House Regis High School of Manhattan, an all-scholarship Jesuit secondary school for talented & gifted Catholic boys, announces its Virtual Admissions Information Night, Tuesday, September 28th from 7pm to 8pm. For additional information, please write, email or call:
Eric Di Michele, Director of Admissions Regis High School, 55 East 84th Street, New York, NY 10028
Surviving Divorce Retreat The fall Surviving Divorce Retreat will be held the following Saturdays from 9am-12pm at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Roseland. This 4 session retreat will be held on September 11th, October 2nd, October 23rd and November 20th. An additional session for those seeking information on the annulment process will be scheduled at a later time. Each session features talks and videos that cover topics of shock, denial, anger, grief, guilt, forgiveness, and much more. The itinerary includes video presentations followed by small group discussions. Participants will hear personal testimonies of Catholic men & women who have experienced the breakdown of their families who will witness to the healing power of Christ in their lives. This retreat experience can offer valuable insight and support.
A few open spaces remain for the retreat. For more information and to register please visit,
https://www.rcan.org/healing-retreats-events or contact the Family Life Office for more details- 973-497-4327 or
St. John's will be serving the Homeless this Wednesday, September 8th in Hackensack. We are serving 150 people.
Please call and let us know if you’re able to help with the cooking so we can plan the meal and the amount. If you’re not able to help with the cooking, & would like to make a monetary donation, it will be greatly appreciated as well.
Please bring the food to Conlon Hall on Tuesday evening between 7pm - 9pm or Wednesday before 2:45pm
Please call Bernadette McCabe 201-384-4579
Attention Rosarians & Parishioners
Thanks to all for your generous contributions for Feeding the Homeless on Sept. 14th. We truly appreciate your continued response to this effort, which allows us to feed approximately
150 guests. May God bless you!
PARISH CARNIVAL VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP Please Complete Form & Return to Rectory or in Collection Basket
I’d like to help at our Parish Carnival. Please sign me up for the following:
ANNUAL APPEAL: Current pledges are at $119,026, over 133.8% of our goal. If all the cash from these and pledges made in the next few months are fully redeemed, the parish will receive almost $15,000 for our use early next year. Please complete your pledges before December 31st. New pledges are always welcome!
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Grupos Parroquiales
Legión de María ~ lunes, Capilla del Centro Parroquial de 6:00pm ~ 7:30pm
La Palabra ~ lunes, Iglesia de abajo de 7:30pm ~ 9:30pm Tienda del Encuentro ~ martes Basement del Centro Parroquial
de 7:00pm ~ 10:00pm
Emaús Mujeres ~ miércoles, Iglesia de abajo de 7:30pm ~ 9:30pm
Emaús Hombres miércoles, Basement del Centro Parroquial
de 7:30pm ~ 9:30pm
Grupo de Oración Luz y Vida ~ jueves, Iglesia de abajo de 7:30pm ~ 9:30pm
Devoción a la Preciosa Sangre de Cristo ~ viernes
Tercer piso del Centro Parroquial de 8:00pm ~ 9:00pm
Ministerio Matrimonios Con Cristo ~ Tercer viernes del mes, Iglesia de abajo de 8:00pm ~ 9:45pm
Las promesas actuales son de $119,026, más del 133.8% de
nuestra meta. Si todo el dinero en efectivo de estos y las promesas hechas en los próximos meses se canjean por completo, la parroquia recibirá casi $15,000 para nuestro uso a principios del próximo año. Por favor complete sus promesas antes del 31 de diciembre. ¡Las nuevas promesas siempre son bienvenidas!
R.I.C.A.
Los adultos católicos que no hayan recibido su Primera
Comunión o Confirmación, así como los miembros de
otras religiones o ninguna religión que busquen
convertirse en católicos, están invitados a ponerse en
contacto con la rectoría para comenzar el proceso. Por
favor deje su nombre y número de teléfono, indicando si
prefiere las sesiones de formación en inglés o en español,
y uno de nuestros diáconos se pondrá en contacto con
usted. El Rito de la Iniciación Cristiana para los Adultos
tiene sus sesiones los domingos por la mañana en el
Parish Life Center.
CARNAVAL Nuestro carnaval parroquial continúa según lo
programado para el 21-25 de septiembre. Los boletos para las atracciones con descuento estarán disponibles en la rectoría durante la semana. Además, puede registrarse para ayudar en el carnaval utilizando la página 5 del boletín de hoy.
Mientras tanto, esperamos que muchos de ustedes también apoyen la rifa, que se sorteará en octubre. Comuníquese con la rectoría para informarnos cuántos libros de boletos para la rifa le gustaría tener reservados para usted. La participacion de todos los parroquianos seria muy beneficiosa para los gastos de toda la parroquia.
¿Acaso no ha elegido Dios a los pobres
de este mundo para hacerlos ricos en la fe y herederos del Reino?
— Santiago 2:5
En la tradición católica, el trabajo es más que una manera de ganarse la vida; es una forma de participación continua en la acción creativa de Dios. Oremos por los hombres y mujeres
cuyos trabajos han sufrido el impacto de la pandemia del Coronavirus.
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