This Week at St. Magdalen’s

Scheduled Events:

PC (Parish Center); SFC (Spiritual Formation Center); C (Church); CPL (Chapel);

Sunday, December 30th: Holy Family Monday, December 31st: Vigil Mass 5:00 pm (C)

No Adoration

Spanish Prayer Group 7:00 pm (PC) Holy Hour 11:00 - 12:00 pm (C)

Tuesday, January 1st: Mary Mother of God Parish Offices are Closed

Mass Schedule: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, & 1:30 pm (Spanish) (C) No Adoration

Wednesday, January 2nd: Novena to St. Joseph 9:00 am Mass (C)

Confessions 9:45 - 10:45 am (C) Purly Girls 1:00 - 4:00 pm (SFC)

Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help 5:30 pm (C)

Children’s & Youth Choir 5:30 - 8:00 pm (SFC)

Catholic War Veterans Ministry 7:00 pm (C)

Spanish Mass 7:30 pm (C)

Thursday, January 3rd: Adult Choir 7:00 - 9:00 pm (C)

Monday Spanish Music Practice 7:00 - 9:00 pm (SFC)

ELL 7:00 - 9:00 pm (SFC)

Knights of Columbus Officers & Program Director Meeting 8:00 pm (PC)

Friday, January 4th: First Friday Home School Group Meeting 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (PC)

Boy Scout meeting 7:00 pm (PC)

Spanish Music Practice 7:00 - 9:00 pm (SFC)

Respect Life Ministry Meeting 7:00 pm (PC)

Benediction 7:30 pm (C)

Saturday, January 5th: Sunday, January 6th: RCIA 9:00 am (SFC)

Symbolon (SFC)

8th Grace Confirmation gathering 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (PC)

Rosary Altar Society Corporal Mass 12:00 pm (C)

Marriage Ministry 1:00 - 3:00 pm (SFC)

Young Adult Group Meeting 6:30 - 8:30 pm (PC)

Monday, December 31st:

1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18

7:00 Cathy Giffin

9:00 Claire Schlegel

5:00 The Parishioners of St. Magdalen’s

Tuesday, January 1st:

Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21

9:00 Robert Eyles 11:00 Tom Barile

1:30 The Parishioners of St. Magdalen’s

Wednesday, January 2nd:

1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28

9:00 Gene Leotta

7:30 The Parishioners of St. Magdalen’s Thursday, January 3rd:

1 Jn 2:29-3:6; Jn 1:29-34

7:00 Benedict DiMaruma

9:00 George Norvilas

Friday, January 4th:

1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42

7:00 Esther & Arthur Febo

Rocco Colantuono, Sr. *

9:00 Robert Slack Patricia Luszek *

Saturday, January 5th:

1 Jn 3:11-21; Jn 1:43-51

8:00 Erich Zipfel

5:00 Vera Crotty

Sunday, January 6th:

Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 7:30 The Parishioners of St. Magdalen’s

9:00 Kevin Hamilton

Gale Casey *

10:30 Judith DeSilvestro

Rosemary Oster *

12:00 Linda Podymov

Carol Molter *

1:30 The Parishioners of St. Magdalen’s

and Mass Intentions

The Sanctuary Candle

will burn this week for Lawrence & Martha

Costanza

Sanctuary Flowers this

week are in

Memory of

Andrew Simutis

The Flowers for the Blessed Mother

this week are in Memory of

Olga Salaba The Flowers for St. Joseph this week are in

Memory of

Pasquale Capece

From the Pastor’s desk……..

Dear Parishioners,

I have an update on the Permanent Adoration Chapel plans. Our architect, Mr. Peter Cucci has drafted the

plans for three contractors to bid. I have just received all three of the required bids. I submitted them to the

Diocese Board of Consultors for them to choose the contractor. So we are pleasantly movingly along with

this project. We have collected $125,000.00 to date. I will certainly let you know if we are in need of more

money to complete the project. May our Eucharistic Lord and King, bless each and every family for your

continued devotion and generosity in this special project.

I would like to thank all of you for your prayers, Masses offered and daily sacrifices that you did for my

Mother. She received very good news from the cardiologist. Due to the left stenting, her heart’s function

has improved dramatically. She is almost back to normal. Thank you for your patience with me as I drove

back and forth to Connecticut each week. She is aware of your sacrifices and inconveniences that I may have

incurred in order to be home with my Mother, and she is very grateful.

Sincerely,

Father Brighenti

Adoration Takes Place:

From after the 9:00 am Mass until 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Sunday from 3:00 pm until 7:00 am (Monday)

Overnight Adoration takes place

Every First Friday of the month until 8am Mass (See website for details)

There will be No Adoration on December 31st & January 1st

For more information or to sign-up for an hour, contact Lucille Hess at (908) 788-5988.

Eucharistic Adoration:

Every New Year’s we make resolutions to quit bad habits and to live healthier lifestyles. At base these resolutions

can be good since they reveal a dissatisfaction with mediocrity and a desire to experience abundant life. But why

not make a resolution which is not only good for you physically but also spiritually? Consider making Eucharistic

Adoration part of your New Year’s resolutions. What we spend our time on reveals what we value. If you desire

peace, healing, and fullness of joy then spending time with God will allow you to become fully alive. When we

dedicate specific time to prayer we are able to receive the good things God desires to grant us.

Evangelization & Liturgy

Sensing a tug on your heart?

Maybe you have been away from the

Church for a little while or for quite some

time, but now you feel a tug at your heart

calling you back to the Catholic Church. Listen to

that tug. It’s your Heavenly Father reaching his

arms out to you, the Holy Spirit whispering in your

ear, hoping to draw you home.

We hope you accept this as your invitation to

rediscover the truth, wonder and mystery of the

Catholic faith. As your brothers and sisters in our

worldwide Catholic family, we want you back.

We’ve missed you, and our Church is not the same

without you.

Regardless of why you left or got out of the habit

of going to Mass, you can always come home and

return to the practice of the sacraments and the full-

ness of relationship with Jesus Christ and the

Church he founded. Please join us for any of our

activities or services. Check out our webpage or

feel free to call any of the parishioners or staff listed

in the back of this bulletin.

Welcome home!

Would you like to learn

more about

becoming a Catholic?

Here at St Magdalen’s we have a number of

people who have walked all different faith

journey’s and then decided to become Catholic.

There is most likely someone who has a very

similar story to your own. If you are seeking to

discover more about what it means to become

Catholic please give me a call and I would be

happy to meet with you.

Please contact Dolores Wright phone: (908) 782-1359 email:

doloreswright2@gmail.com

Saint of the Week

St. Elizabeth Ann

Seton

“The first end I propose in our daily work is to do the will of God; secondly, to do it in the manner he wills it; and thirdly to do it because it is his will.” Feast Day: January 4th

Patron of: In-law problems, loss of parents, and widows

Sacristan: Z. Pron

5:00 pm: Extra Ordinary Ministers:

L. Anderson, N. Bill, C. Terranova,

S. Carroll

Readers:

J. DeLuccio, W. Coey

Altar Servers:

L. Berardi, N. Berardi, J. Betti, J. Betti,

M. Simutis

7:30 am: Extra Ordinary Ministers: M. Bachynsky, R. Blaser, M. Casey,

M. Troisi

Readers:

J. Kane, D. Schmatz

Altar Servers:

G. Balsamo, P. Primiani, F. Urso

9:00 am: Extra Ordinary Ministers:

D. Fileccia, L. Calamito, S. Sabol,

M. Slebodnik

Readers:

K. VanDeMoere, M. Dowd

Altar Servers:

A. Laniez, N. Robben, M. Zembur

S. Shawkan, T. Shawkan

10:30 am Extra Ordinary Ministers:

C. Metcalf, K. Behre, F. Seboria

Readers:

P. Bonura, K. McLaughlin

Altar Servers:

D. Carman, X. Dowd, J. Kerekes,

J. Kerekes

12:00 pm: Extra Ordinary Ministers:

A. Artiles, N. Baus, C. O’Brien

Readers:

P. Cucci

Altar Servers:

E. McGee, D. Orellana,

A. Vargas, M. Vargas

1:30 pm: Altar Servers:

H. Sanchez, F. Sanchez-Cantor,

M. Vargas-Pachecho

Friday, January 4th

Benediction

N. Robben, M. Simutis

Saturday, January 5th

8:00 am Mass

J. Scimeca, D. Watchorn

Donna Conforti, Maryl Flory, Margaret Christensen, Margaret Lutz, Elizabeth Lazowski, Kathryn Weber,

James Ajamian, Phil Liberato, Kenneth Rambush, Sophia McGurgan, Patricia Ferrao, Mariann Robinette, Dora

Arcega, Mary Cullinane, Jennifer Cunningham, Teresa Matthews, Kate Sandberg, Leonel Corado, Angelina

Moise, Robin Bennett, Mary Ann Rago, Natalie Deddy, Jon Paul Sciarrotta, Gladys Cucinotta, Vincent Tratz,

Sivida Mendez, Leneza Kardenski, Robert Turck, Sciarrotta Family, Marie Nuzzio, Michael Bonifazi, Kim

Portland, Ann Maria DiCostanzo, Lauren Zalewski, Mary Gural, Vincent Rose, Mary O’Donnell, Jerry Market, Art & Maria Henn, Linda Wells, Cathy Panzini, Catherine Pish,

Teresa Matthews, Constance Richardson, Elizabeth Stanton, Rose Esposito, Barbara Naomi, Patrick Go-

down, Gianna Brachelli, Andrew Dearborn, Joseph Mita-la, Ella Miller, Harry Barone, Theresa Ganley, Betty Phe-

lan, Christen Noto, Debbie Owens, Dillon Berenty & Kristin Nuzzio

Please note that names will only be left on our sick list for 3 months. Please call the parish office to notify us of any changes.

Liturgy & Prayer

First Reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14

Sirach emphasizes the importance of honoring

one’s parents. He explains that spiritual riches will come to those who are kind to their mother

and father.

Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21

Paul advises us to treat each other with kind-

ness and mercy and to forgive as God forgives

us. His words remind families to always love

and respect one another and let Christ’s peace reign in their hearts and in their homes.

Gospel: Luke 2:41-52

When Jesus was twelve years old, the Holy

Family traveled to Jerusalem to celebrate the

feast. Jesus did not return with the company.

Instead, he stayed in Jerusalem, sitting among the teachers while amazing them with his un-

derstanding and questions. When found by his

concerned parents, Jesus reminded them that

he must be in the house of his Father. Return-

ing together, Mary kept these things in her

heart.

Stewardship of Treasure

In gratitude for the gifts we have received from God, parishioners and visitors made a joyful return

to the Lord . Due to the Early Submission of the bulletin.

Collection amount was not available.

Thank you to all who so generously donate

to our food pantry.

This week the pantry is in need of the following items:

Canned Fruit & Applesauce, Oil, Rice, Juice packs, Canned Beans, Canned Stews,

Meats & Soups, Canned Pasta, Pasta Sauce,

Cake Mix & Frosting, Tea, Coffee, Detergent,

Pancake Mix & Syrup, Mayo, Deodorant, Healthy

Kid Snacks, Cereal, Tuna, Toothpaste, Mac & Cheese, Jelly, Shampoo, Conditioner, Hand Soap,

Feminine Products, Diapers Size 4,5 & 6

Please place items in the boxes located in the Narthex of

the church. Please check dates on donations, we can not

use any out of date products.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO DONATE COUPONS FROM GENERAL MILLS AND CAMPBELL PRODUCTS. THESE COUPONS ARE SENT TO ST. ANN’S SCHOOL IN RARITAN. COUPONS MAY BE DEPOSITED IN MAIL BOXES ON DONATION BINS.

When you shop with Amazon simply go to smile.amazon.com.

Once you log into your Amazon account you can choose the option to pick your

own charitable organization. In the search box enter

‘St Magdalen De Pazzi Church’. Select our parish indicated by

Flemington. There is no cost to you.

Start Shopping!!!!!

Special Note: Please make all checks payable to Saint Magdalen

Church when donating to the Diocesan Second Collections.

Please be aware that at this time of year we have had

people approach our parishioners coming out of the

Masses begging for money. We have tried to refer

them to the Hope House for help but they have

refused. Please do not give them money.

The police should be called.

We would like to purchase new Altar

Candlesticks to adorn the Altar.

If you would like to donate towards

this project, please feel free to call the

Parish Office at

908-782-2922 ext. 1723.

Please consider

GIVING online this New Year

As you contemplate donations this coming year, please keep St. Magdalen Church in mind. Your contributions are need-

ed for everything from special programs to basic operating expenses. For parishioner’s convenience we offer online

giving. To donate, visit St. Magdalen’s website at www.stmagdalen.org, click on “DONATE NOW” located at the top of the site and follow the instructions.

If you have any questions please call the business office at

908. 782. 2922 x 1728.

Did you know that some company’s offer Gift Matching?

This is a great way to increase your donations by having

your company match your contribution. Please check with

your Human Resources Department to see if this is available

to you.

Ministry & Evangelization

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matt 25:40

Our Lady of Hope House, located directly behind St. Magdalen’s Parish Center, is a social outreach provided by our parish and run

by Sr. Faustina Nguyen a member of the Sisters of Christian Charity community. Hope House has been in existence for more than 12 years, however, many of our parishioners do not even realize that this social ministry exists. Hope House distributes food, furniture, clothing, and other miscellaneous items. Sr. Faustina describes Hope house as a ministry,

which not only provides for the physical but first and foremost the spiritual needs of souls. When someone in need reaches out, Sr. Faustina schedules a meeting, sits down with him or her, listens to their story, and seeks to provide counsel. Sister also oversees a dedicated group of parishioners who help with the food pantry, staff the office, and sort clothing. She reminds

everyone that those who come through the door are Jesus in disguise. Is this a way you possibly see yourself serving Jesus within our community?

Interested in donating food or learning how you can serve at Hope House?

Contact Sr. Faustina at (908) 782-2342 or srfaustina@stmagdalen.org

Save the Date!!!!!!! Friday, January 18th, 2019

Liturgy & Evangelization

Celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas with Brother Francis in this heartwarming presentation of the birth of God’s Son! Witness the moving submission of Mary, Joseph, and others as they make

way for our Savior.

O Holy Night is a wonderful way to remind everyone of Who we celebrate during the Christmas season!

“Brother Francis: O Holy Night” can be found on Formed under “Watch”, “Youth”,

“Brother Francis”. (Please use the arrows to scroll to the right.)

Formed is available to you through our parish-paid subscription. No strings attached! Get your FREE Formed account in 3 easy steps:

1. Go to www.formed.org 2. Click “Register Sign up free using your

parish code” (Right side of the page.) 3. Enter our case sensitive parish code: nr2929

For assistance, contact the parish office at lruezinsky@stmagdalen.org or 908-751-1750.

Formed is a revolutionary online platform. Through our parish subscription, we provide free access for you to the best Catholic audio talks, movies, ebooks, and video-based studies from the Augustine Institute.

Watch/listen for FREE with your family and friends to nurture your faith.

Best wishes for a merry and blessed Christmas and a well in FORMED New Year!

Our gift to you!

THE CATHOLIC FAITH. ON DEMAND.

For Kids

Brother Francis: O Holy Night

Ministry & Evangelization

Whether you just moved into the area or you have

been attending Mass at St. Magdalen de Pazzi for a long or short time –

we invite you to register to more fully participate in the life of our parish. You’ll receive mail and/or emails communications to stay up-to-date

with the latest happenings and opportunities in our parish.

To register, please call the Parish Office at 908-782-2922 (Ext 1780)

Did you know that registering in the parish you attend is important if you wish to receive Pastoral Care, Sacraments, and Religious Education for family? In addition, registering is necessary if you wish to obtain a letter of suitability to be a Godparent or Confirmation sponsor. “Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7 RSV

Many people who have separated and/or are divorced describe the experience as: emotionally draining, pain-ful, spiritual upheaval, traumatic, challenging, necessary evil and/or a radical life transition. Some experience confusion, feel misunderstood, isolated, and have many questions about issues they have never faced before.

Our mission is to assist in the healing process through Divorce Care, a two-part program that is both a workshop and support group. The program facilitators are lay people who are living examples of life after divorce. We want you to know that there is hope for your future and for your children’s too. As you share your feelings and experiences in the Divorce Care group, you will become part of a family.

You are invited to participate in a divorce support group beginning Mid March and concluding Mid June. Meetings will be held in the Spiritual Formation Center.

Please join us and begin your road to healing.

Please feel free to call our facilitators for more information, questions or concerns:

Mrs. Barbara Geraghty (908) 812-7372 or email BSBG53@aol.com

Ms. Toni Martin (908) 391-5063 or email Toni_martin_587@comcast.net

Are you separated from your spouse?

Are you in the process of divorce?

Are you divorced?

Di vorce CARE

A ministry of St. Magdalen de Pazzi Church for

Men and Women

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Thank You to all the volunteers, groups, and individuals who kindly

donated their time, talent and made many generous donations to help make the 38th Annual St. Magdalen’s Thanksgiving Day Dinner a success!

Approximately 553 dinners were delivered to people throughout the community and about 150 guests enjoyed dinner and fellowship at the Parish Center. In addition, meals were taken home by guests.

Many local businesses and restaurants also generously contributed to the success of this event.

These include:

Shop Rite of Flemington Wegmans of Bridgewater

Wawa of Flemington Coscto of Flemington

Lantmannen Unibake in New Egypt Annie’s Deli in Pluckemin

BJ’s Wholesale Club Jake’s Restaurant

Capuano Ristorante & Pizzeria of Flemington Joe’s Pizza & Restaurant Panatieris Pizza & Pasta

Angelo’s Blue Fish Grill

Marinelli’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant Max’s 31

Flemington-Raritan Diner Grateful Bites

Sweet Valley Farms Brookside Farms

The success of this day depended on so many people, if we left you out of this “thank you”,

we apologize. Your help was greatly appreciated!

God Bless All of You, Frank Seboria, Kristen and Chris McPherson, Mary Eyles

Thanksgiving Dinner Chairpersons

Liturgia de la Palabra

30 de diciembre de 2018

Primera Lectura: Sirac 3:2-6, 12-14

Sirac enfatiza la importancia de honrar a nuestros padres. Explica que riquezas espirituales vendrán a aquellos

que son amables con su madre y con su padre.

Segunda Lectura: Colosenses 3:12-21

Pablo nos aconseja a tratarnos los unos a los otros con amabilidad y compasión, y a perdonar como Dios nos

perdona. Sus palabras les recuerda a las familias a siempre amarse y respetarse, y permitir que la paz de Cristo reine en sus corazones y hogares.

Evangelio: San Lucas 2:41-52

Cuando Jesús tenía doce años, la Sagrada Familia viajó a Jerusalén para celebrar la fiesta de la Pascua. Jesús no regresó con sus padres. En vez, se quedó en Jerusalén, sentado entre los maestros, y asombrándolos con su

conocimiento y sus preguntas. Cuando sus preocupados padres lo encontraron, Jesús les recordó que debía estar

en la casa de su Padre. Al regresar, María guardó todo esto en su corazón.

PASTORAL HISPANA

Padre Wladyslaw (Walter) Wiktorek

Vicario Parroquial

Llamadas y Mensajes de Texto a: (732)668-4966. Citas en horario de oficina de lunes a miércoles. Oficina: (908)782-2922 Ext. 1735 Email: wwiktorek@yahoo.com

Confesiones en Español Domingos: 1:00pm - 1:20pm Miércoles: 6:30pm - 7:20pm Registro Parroquial Solicitar formulario de lunes a viernes entre 9:30am -12:00pm y 1:00pm- 4:00pm. Sacramento del Bautismo Primer Domingo del mes 1:30pm. Para información comunicarse con Sra. María Teresa Dávila (908)283-0609 Sacramento del Matrimonio Requiere Curso de Pre-Cana y Registro Parroquial. Infor-mación y arreglos parroquial-es realizarlos con al menos 12 meses de anticipación. Sacramento Unción de los Enfermos y Visitas a estos. Comunicarse con Padre Walter. Unete al Grupo de Oración “Sendero de Amor” lunes 7-9pm

Presidente Consejo Pastoral Hispano: Hernando Patiño (908)590-0511

patino.hdo@gmail.com

Ministerios Hispanos Ministerio de Lectores:

Virgina Herrera - (908) 500-3610 Ministerio de Hospitalidad:

Sofía Menéndez– (908) 797-9665 Ministerios de Música:

Coro Divino Salvador – Idalia Laines – (908) 644-8258 Coro Voces del Señor – Lorenzo Rojas – (908) 720-0548

Ministerio de la Sagrada Comunión: José Nicodemo Guerrero - (908) 283-0594

Ministerio Preparación Matrimonial (Pre-Cana): Arturo Colom y Yamiris Marcano (908) 806-8719

Ministerio de la Catequesis: Adultos – Betty Calle (908) 392-3667

Niños – Dolores Durán – (908) 328-5847 Ministerio de Oración y Bautismo:

María Teresa Dávila – (908) 283-0609 Editora Boletín Parroquial Hispano y Anuncios:

Yamiris Marcano – (787) 529-8511 yami.marcano@yahoo.com

Los Tres

Reyes Magos Domingo, 6 de enero, 2019

Epifanía del Señor

Misa Hispana St. Magdalen 1:30pm-2:30pm

* Trae a tus niños*

Horario de Navidad Misas en Español

- lunes, 24 de diciembre: Misa de Vigilia de la

Natividad del Señor 7:00pm en el Centro Parroquial. - martes, 25 de diciembre: Solemnidad de la Natividad del Señor, Día de Navidad 1:30pm. Precepto - martes, 1 de enero: Solemnidad de María Madre de Dios 1:30pm. Precepto

Santa María, Madre de Dios

1 enero

Visita a Jesús

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ta11pm. Primer

viernes del mes hay Adoración

Continua hasta las 8am del

sábado. Los Domingos hay

Adoración desde las 3pm.

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más antigua de la Virgen y el

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Parish Directory Parish Office 908-782-2922 Fax 908-782-0952

Religious Education 908-751-1781 Fax 908-751-1744 Website– www.stmagdalen.org

Pastor, Rev. Kenneth Brighenti Administrative Assistant to the Pastor, Lynn Ruezinsky- ext.1750 lruezinsky@stmagdalen.org

Parochial Vicar, Rev. Walter Wiktorek………ext. 1735

Weekend Assistants, Rev. John Trigilio & Msgr. Coleman

Deacon, Thaddeus Wislinski……………….ext. 1696

deaconted@stmagdalen.org Deacon, Mike Bachynsky .………………...ext. 1693

deaconmike@stmagdalen.org

Deacon, Stephen Kern…………………....ext. 1695

deaconstephen@stmagdalen.org

Deacon, David Urcinas…………………….ext. 1789

deacondave@stmagdalen.org

PARISH STAFF

Business Administrator, Regina Edersheim ……….ext. 1728 redersheim@stmagdalen.org Plant Manager & Cemetery/Mausoleum,

Dave Beckman ………………………..908-304-2085

dbeckman@stmagdalen.org Receptionist…………………………………...ext. 1780

Bulletin Editor, Parish Admin. Asst., ……………...ext. 1723 ckinney@stmagdalen.org Office of Religious Education

Bridget Rincon Parish Catechetical Leader……………..908-751-1743

brincon@stmagdalen.org Terry Weaver Faith Formation Leader, Grades 1-5....….908-751-1781 tweaver@stmagdalen.org Gretchen D’Angelo

Faith Formation Leader, Grades 6-8 ..….908-751-1713

gdangelo@stmagalen.org

Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Michele Beckman … ..ext. 1739 mbeckman@stmagdalen.org Director of Sacred Music & Liturgy, Cheryl Manfredonia, ext. 1759

cmanfredonia@stmagdalen.org Sisters of Christian Charity-

Sr. Marie Luu Superior of Convent Sr. Faustina Nguyen SCC., Pastoral Assoc. of Social Ministry

srfaustina@stmagdalen.org ext.1773 Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:45 am - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:00 Religious Education Office Hours: Mon. & Tues. 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed. & Thurs. 10:00 am– 4:00 pm

St. Magdalen’s Ministry Contacts

(Office Staff can be reached at 782-2922 and the extension listed.)

Commissions Director, Anthony Cozzi………….. 908-751-1703

Boy Scouts, Rick Rainey, 788-0234 Cursillo, Lucille Hess, 788-5988

Eucharistic Adoration, Lucille Hess, 788-5988

Eucharistic Ministry Outreach Medical Facilities, Don Anderson, 788-3806 Homebound Catholics, Michaele Casey, 908-392-5865 Extraordinary Ministers, Ronnie Thomas, 284-9409

Filipino Association of St. Magdalen, Liezl Millan, 619-0637 Finance Council, Jeff Anclien, 797-0393 Gardeners, Jim Barile, 788-0948 or JoAnn Fisher, 328-9139 Greeters, Jayne Gilbert, 752-0614

Home Schooling, Mechele Pron, 284-1908 Knights of Columbus, Pierre Bonura, 609-240-5053 pbonura@kofc3294.org-For More Information visit www.kofc3294.org

Readers, Dolores Wright, 782-1359; doloreswright2@gmail.com

Lazarus Ministry, Ed Pictroski, 788-4851 Lord’s Supper, Pat Beckman, 788-5174 Lydias, (Tidy church) Fran Holmok, 442-4056 Martha’s (Linens) Rosemarie Doremus, 782-7204

Marriage Ministry Deacon Stephen & Rosemary Kern, 751-1695 Natural Family Planning Deacon Stephen & Rosemary Kern, 782-4447 Military & Veterans Ministry, Al Kosiarski, 531-1662; al@fdsnj.com Children & Youth Choir, Gina Niedziejko, 788-7150

Musicmrs.n@gmail.com Respect Life, TBA RCIA, Dolores Wright, 782-1359; doloreswright2@gmail.com Rosary Altar Society, Remy Dixit, 303-3671

Squires, Doug Watchorn, 399-0026 Social Ministries, Our Lady of Hope House, 782-2922 ext. 1771 St. Vincent de Paul, Tom Jeffas, 201-637-3270 Bereavement, Joan Purdy, 369-4841

ELL, Jim Tubman, 963-0546 Interfaith Hospitality, Sue Sabol, 782-0482 Senior Citizen Ministry, Mary Eyles 788-4182 Youth Ministry, Michele Beckman, ext. 1739

Ushers, Frank Seboria, 303-6017

We Invite You to Celebrate

Baptism– Please call Parish Office for preparation & for arrangements or visit our website for more information: www.stmagdalen.org

Matrimony– Arrangements must be made one year in advance by

contacting Parish Office.

Sponsor Certificates– Only parishioners who have been registered for at least 6 months can be given a certificate to be a Godparent/Sponsor. Forms can be found on our website: www. stmagdalen.org.

To Register as a Parishioner: Please call Parish office

“Zeal for your house consumes me.” Psalm 69:9.

My Dear Parishioners,

Many of you have admired all the wonderful projects that have been completed at St. Mary Magdalen’s this past year. This is

due to the generosity of people like you who have donated towards certain items or projects. Our Church and Parish Center

could have never been worked on without your generosity. In addition we had fundraisers such as plant sale, bird house sale,

Trivia night (proceeds that we used towards the church) and Bag Bingo, which helped Our Lady of Hope House. Many other

items have been given over the past 1 ½ year ranging from sanctuary chairs, missal stand and sanctuary lamp to new altar

cloths and dalmatics and our beautiful Sanctuary Angels. These restricted donations were all above and beyond people’s reg-

ular weekly or monthly contributions. The funds were donated as “restricted “ for specific purchases and did not come from

our ordinary income. I continue to be edified by our parish’s weekly gift to the Lord. The collection pays for our regular

weekly operating bills.

If you would like to make a restricted charitable donation to St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi church restoration project, it would

be greatly appreciated. In the future, I would like to redo every pew and kneeler in the Church and change the rest of the

flooring. In addition, I know our bathrooms need updating and this is on my priority list. This can only be achieved by your

donations above your regular giving. So please think of a year-end tax credit and donate a restricted gift to your par-

ish. Also, planned giving to your parish will benefit the church in years to come, so please consider this as well.

Parish Center: Foyer- Walls, Floor : A bequest

Ceiling– The Rinaldi Family

Gym– Floors were stripped and refinished and Walls painted: Donations from the Ministries; The Knights of Columbus, The

Hispanic Community & The Filipino Association

Heating & Air Conditioner– Replace the 2 units; This came from a donation from a non-parishioner, The St. Hillaire Family

Church:

New Altar- A generous parishioner

Mary and St. Joseph statue and altars - Two generous parishioners

New Baptismal Font - A generous parishioner

Floor: The Taranto and Fadule families, towards the center aisle floor, (projected completion January 2019)

Sanctuary: Special thanks to the Mr. and Mrs. Richard Creter of Flemington Granite for donating the marble that adorns our

altar.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Image: Hispanic Community

St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi painting: In memory of a deceased family member

The Rosary Altar Society, Knights of Columbus Filipinno-American Apostolate of St. Mary Magdalen, the Hispanic Commu-

nity all gave towards the restoration of the Church.

In addition, we received a bequest in which we have put it towards the ceramic tile floor and the new pew frontals.

Our Lady of Hope House:

Furnace: Replaced; using proceeds from Bag Bingo

As we end the year 2018 we, as a parish, have a lot to be thankful for. And may the blessings of Almighty God, who cannot

be out done grant you health and happiness in the New Year.

Sincerely, Father Brighenti

2018 Parish Updates

“May God, who cannot be out done by our generosity, ......”