SACRED HEART OF JESUS PARISH 63 East Main Street - Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 SERVED BY Rev. Pawel Bala, Pastor [email protected]Rev. Steve Sniscak, In Residence Parish Trustees Mr. Andrew Chop Mr. Charles Killeen Business Administrator/ Youth Protection/Safe Evironment Coordintor Mrs. Janet Maulbeck Parish Secretary Mrs. Lisa Sylvester President Finance Board Mr. Andrew Chop Youth Formation Coordinator Mrs. Michele Shaffer EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES Saturday Evening: 5:00 pm Sunday Morning: 8:30 & 10:00 am Weekday Mass: Monday - Friday, 12:00 noon 1st Friday Devotion at 6:30 pm (No noon Mass) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday, 4:15 - 4:45 pm SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The Sacrament of Baptism is administered weekly at the 10:00 am Mass and a Baptismal Ceremony at 11:15 am. To schedule a Baptism, please call the Rectory at 973-627-0422. Families are required to be active, contributing parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish for two months prior to the child’s baptism date. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY All couples preparing for marriage should make arrangements one year in advance. The date should not be set until the priest has been consulted. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Urgent calls will be attended to at any time of the day or night. If there is anyone at home or in the hospital who cannot get to Mass and the Sacraments because of illness or old age, please inform one of the priests or call the rectory. PARISH OFFICE Phone: 973-627-0422 Leave a message and your call will be returned promptly. Email: [email protected]Web: www.sacredheartrockaway.org Hours: Monday - Thursday, 2:00 - 5:00 pm DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY Phone: 973-627-6003 Web: www.dmarockaway.org RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Adults interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, or any baptized Catholic who would like to prepare for Eucharist, Confirmation or desire full initiation into the Roman Catholic Church should contact the Rectory. LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Parishioners are welcomed, encouraged, and needed to fulfill any of the Liturgical Ministries: Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and Altar Server, contact the Rectory. Cantor and Musician, contact Derek Nelson. Usher, please contact the rectory. SACRED HEART WOMEN'S SOCIETY Sacred Heart Women's Society meets the second Saturday of every other month at 9:30 am in the rectory meeting room. All women of the parish are welcomed to join! For more information, please call the rectory. It is the mission of the women of faith of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church to assist in strengthening the spiritual growth of all parishioners by creating a spirit of friendship, hospitality and community service. NEW PARISHIONERS Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish welcomes new parishioners to register at any time. Please call the Rectory, or stop by Monday - Thursday, 2:00 - 5:00 pm.
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SACRED HEART OF JESUS PARISH 6 3 E a s t M a i n S t r e e t - R o c k a w a y , N e w J e r s e y 0 7 8 6 6
Parish Trustees Mr. Andrew Chop Mr. Charles Killeen
Business Administrator/ Youth Protection/Safe Evironment Coordintor Mrs. Janet Maulbeck
Parish Secretary Mrs. Lisa Sylvester
President Finance Board Mr. Andrew Chop
Youth Formation Coordinator Mrs. Michele Shaffer
EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES
Saturday Evening: 5:00 pm Sunday Morning: 8:30 & 10:00 am Weekday Mass: Monday - Friday, 12:00 noon 1st Friday Devotion at 6:30 pm (No noon Mass) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday, 4:15 - 4:45 pm SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism is administered weekly at the 10:00 am Mass and a Baptismal Ceremony at 11:15 am. To schedule a Baptism, please call the Rectory at 973-627-0422. Families are required to be active, contributing parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish for two months prior to the child’s baptism date. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
All couples preparing for marriage should make arrangements one year in advance. The date should not be set until the priest has been consulted. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
Urgent calls will be attended to at any time of the day or night. If there is anyone at home or in the hospital who cannot get to Mass and the Sacraments because of illness or old age, please inform one of the priests or call the rectory.
PARISH OFFICE
Phone: 973-627-0422 Leave a message and your call will be returned promptly.
Adults interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, or any baptized Catholic who would like to prepare for Eucharist, Confirmation or desire full initiation into the Roman Catholic Church should contact the Rectory. LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Parishioners are welcomed, encouraged, and needed to fulfill any of the Liturgical Ministries: Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and Altar Server, contact the Rectory. Cantor and Musician, contact Derek Nelson. Usher, please contact the rectory. SACRED HEART
WOMEN'S SOCIETY
Sacred Heart Women's Society meets the second Saturday of every other month at 9:30 am in the rectory meeting room. All women of the parish are welcomed to join! For more information, please call the rectory.
It is the mission of the women of faith of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church to assist in strengthening the spiritual growth of all parishioners by creating a spirit of friendship, hospitality and community service.
NEW
PARISHIONERS
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish welcomes new
parishioners to register at any time.
Please call the Rectory, or stop by Monday - Thursday,
2:00 - 5:00 pm.
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 12, 2020
LITURGY SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS Sunday, July 12– Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. – Olivo family req. by Catherine Olivo 8:30 a.m. – Maggie Dellavalle req. by Dellavalle family 10:00 a.m. – Ann McCue req. by Sue Ellen Appleby & family Monday, July 13- Saint Henry 12:00 p.m. – For the intention of protection of our healthcare workers Tuesday, July 14– Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin 12:00 p.m. – Charles Joyce Wednesday, July 15 – Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 12:00 p.m. – Joan Sacco req. by the Lucas family Thursday, July 16- Our Lady of Mount Carmel 12:00 p.m. –Sylvia Wahler req. by Susanna Newman Friday, July 17– Weekday 12:00 p.m. – For the People of Sacred heart of Jesus Parish Sunday, July 19- Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. – Dorothy Nielsen req. by Irene Shucavage 8:30 a.m. – Frank Wasko req. by Sacred Heart Women’s Society 10:00 a.m. – Patricia Milton req. by family 12:00 p.m. – Latin Mass
James & Ethel Gorman Sacred Heart Church Collection Goals - 2019/2020 Week Ending: 7/5/20 Collection - Cash & Checks: $ 3,439.00 WeShare - Electronic Giving: $984.63 Total Weekly Collection: $ 4,423.63 Yearly Collection Goal (Budget): $224,000.00 Weekly Goal: $ 4,058.82 Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $364.80 Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $364.80
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN THE MILITARY: Nicholas DelCore, Air Force Captain Jessica L. Rotile-Rudo,
Kenneth Rudo: Warrant Officer 1, Justin D. Gosden PVT 2 Nick Lisa PFC, USMC
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Irene Schreiber, Doug Bansch, Maria Acevedo, TJ Schoudel, Capt. Adam Cowan, USA, Julio Soto, Ben Marvilla, Michelle Monslave, Amelia Marie Cayea, Mary Therese Loftus, Sharon Bauer, Jose Prado, Arlene
Berlin, Robert Nielsen, Marge Vogel, Efrain Gonzalez, Amanda Villarubia, Mary & Pat Skelly, John Skutka, William McBurney Anne Riordan, Linda Hoffman,, Mike Izzo, Edward Frame, Adam Hayward, Carol Centonze, Carol Ann Boyle, Jessica Gorman, John Krause, Ethan Chandra, Jim McNamara, Dorothy Murray,
Carlos Carbajal, Miguel Fojas, Mary Merz, Joe Maulbeck, Ariel, James DiStaiso, Robyne LaGrotta, MaryAnn Eleuteri, Andrea Najduch, PARISH POLICY –PLEASE NOTE: All Catholic families living within the parish boundaries are encouraged to register as members. Registration has many benefits, and in particular facilitates any arrangements for baptisms, marriages, sponsors, etc. Please contact the rectory at 973-627-0422 Divine Mercy Academy Pre-K through 8th Grade See the difference an academically excellent Catholic education makes! We offer a safe, secure & compassionate environment with a high level of individualized attention; certified teachers; weekly liturgies & daily Religion class; academic curriculum with all core subjects; strong enrollment in all grades; STEM; physical education; music, art, Spanish & library, with technology integrated throughout the curriculum. Before-care and after-care activities available. Here at DMA, we are busy preparing our school buildings in accordance with CDC and state guide-lines so that we will be ready to open our buildings and resume on-site, in-person learning this fall! We are also enhancing our already excellent remote learning programs in the event we need to move to a remote or hybrid model at any point next year. Full Day & Half Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 programs starting at $2600/ year Kindergarten through 8th grade in-parish tuition rates as follows: 1 child: $5370 - 2 children: $8790 - 3 or more children: $10,650 per year. Visit our website for virtual tours and registration information. Call 973-627-6003 or [email protected] if you have any questions about our programs. We are currently accepting applications. 87 Halsey Ave., Rockaway, NJ www.dmarockaway.org 973-627-6003Also on Facebook & Instagram Morris Catholic High School in Denville, NJ is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 academic year. Learn more about Morris Catholic our Virtual Open House and Admissions resources. You can tour our campus, hear from students and faculty, and learn about academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs at www.morriscatholic.org/virtualopenhouse/ and by visiting our social media pages. Whether you are an eighth grader still deciding about next year or a sixth or seventh grader who is just getting started, you might discover your place at Morris Catholic. Reach out to [email protected] for more information. Re-opening of our church: with great enthusiasm and excitement our church re-opened. Please be advised of the following protocols we must follow per Governor Murphy: FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED, KEEP SOCIAL DISTANCE (6 FEET APART), ONLY USE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE CHURCH TO ENTER & EXIT, 36 PEOPLE AT A TIME, 10:00 MASS ON SUNDAY WILL BE OUTSIDE BEHIND THE CHURCH UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (weather permitting). Thank you for following the guidelines and be assured that all safety measures are in place. CELEBRATING MASS: The 10 am Mass will be celebrated outside in the back of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Sundays, weather permitting. Please remember to wear a mask, bring a chair, and social distance – Six feet apart.
In today’s Gospel Jesus tells the parable of the sower to those who are willing to listen. In this story, the seeds represent Jesus' words and the promise of the Kingdom of God and the soil is the soul in which it is "planted." It is the kind of heart that hears his words.
A seed is intended to be planted and is expected to produce. Small, yet it has a tremendous internal life. If it is tended well, its yield is abundant. Christ compares the Word of God to a seed. When it is welcomed its fruit is the works of Christ because the Word is Christ Himself. Although this seed is powerful, it is also precarious. If neglected it may wither or die. The soil, which refers to us, can welcome or reject the Word of God. Some of us may welcome it but the trials and difficulties of life make us unconvinced of God's love, thus doubt swallows the hope and life of this seed. Some may also welcome it but the concerns of life, the search for security, money and comfort silence the Word of God. This chase becomes our main preoccupation
. The Lord promises a huge harvest to those who welcome his Word and believe in it. Certainly there will be struggles, difficulties and temptation, but the Lord invites us to have our ears open because the Word of God can sustain, strengthen, encourage and enlighten.
Let us be rich soil, open to the message of God. He, the Source of life, brings us to the fullness of glory of his Son, to the glory he has prepared for us, his children.
Father Pawel
SUNDAY OFFERINGS – I am most grateful to all those who send in their Sunday offerings to our parish. Your regular financial support is crucial during this time. I pray that the Lord will continue to bless you for the generosity you show His Church. Father Pawel
BEWARE OF SCAMS – Be on the alert of scams which say they are from me. THEY ARE NOT!!! Please call me at the rectory office (973-627-0422) if you have doubt about a text, email, etc, which is supposedly from me asking for money, gift cards, etc. PLEASE DO NOT BE FOOLED!!! – Father Pawel
Revised Rectory Office Hours until Further Notice: Mondays & Wednesdays 1:30 -4:30 p.m. and Thursdays 1:30-3:30 p.m.You can also email us Fr. Pawel: [email protected] Lisa (office) [email protected] or Janet [email protected]
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CHRISM MASS – Due to the closure of the church during Holy Week the annual Chrism Mass was cancelled. His Excellency, Bishop Kevin Sweeney has rescheduled the Chrism Mass for Wednesday evening, July 22nd at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Paterson. Due to restrictions this liturgy is by invitation only. Holy Oils will be distributed to all the parishes to be used for sacramental purposes until Holy Week 2021.
HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE HOLY LAND? – Father Zig has been asked by 206 CATHOLIC TOURS to lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land next year, April 12-22, 2021. Information about this trip can be found on the website: https://www.pilgrimages.com/frpeplowski/
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Isaiah 55:10-11 Just as the rain and snow water the earth and make it fruitful, so does the word of God bring forth good seed. Second Reading: Romans 8:18-23 Reminding all that the trials and sufferings of this life are “as nothing,” Paul says that the glory we shall receive will overshadow all things. Gospel: Matthew 13:1-23 Jesus tells the parable of the sower and the seed. The seed that landed on the footpath, on rocky ground, or among thorns withered and died; the seed that fell on good ground -- “the man who hears the message and takes it in” ... “bears a yield of a hundred-fold.”
