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SAINT ANDREW PARISH 120 WASHINGTON AVENUE • WESTWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07675
September 13, 2020
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Phone 201-666-1100 Fax 201-722-1432
Emergency Line 201-523-4133
Email ----- [email protected]
Web --------------- www.standrewcc.com
Our Facebook Page
OUR PARISH IS SERVED BY…
Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Chapel Pastor
Father Diego Arce Parochial Vicar
Deacon Robert S. Pontillo
Deacon Paul C. Zeller, Jr.
Mrs. Fran Blackgrove Parish Secretary
Mr. James Kenny Director of Finance, Facilities Management
Mrs. Maura Roem Pastoral Associate, Child Catechesis
Mrs. Lori Zucaro Secretary for Religious Education
Mr. Alan Pitman Pastoral Associate for Youth Ministry
Mrs. Maryann Keegan Secretary for Youth Ministry
COME WORSHIP WITH US…
On the Lord’s Day (in the Church)
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm & 7:00 pm (Spanish Mass)
Daily Mass (in the Church)
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
PRIVATE PRAYER
Monday – Friday: After 9:00 am Mass until 10:30 am
Saturdays 3:00 – 5:00 pm
MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.
Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Chapel [email protected] __________________________ Father Diego Arce [email protected] __________________________ Deacon Robert Pontillo [email protected] __________________________ Deacon Paul Zeller [email protected] _________________________ Religious Education 201-664-6777 [email protected] __________________________ Youth Ministry 201-664-6777 [email protected] __________________________ Bulletin [email protected]
OUR PARISH FAMILY New Parishioners may register by calling the Parish Center. Current Members should notify us of changes in their status such as births, deaths, marriages, change of address, etc. Registration is required for receiving the Sacraments.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK Those who are sick, homebound or are in the hospital are a vital part of our parish family. Please call the Parish Center to arrange for reception of the Eucharist and Anointing of the Sick
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Sunday, September 13 8:00 am Carol Smith (living) – Abby Watters
10:30 am Frank Bonanno - Family
12:15 pm Marijan Gasparic – Gasparic Family
7:00 pm For an Increase in Priests, Deacons &
Religious – Angela Abad
Monday, September 14
9:00 am Rose & Anthony Fleres – Marge Marchisi
Tuesday, September 15
9:00 am Antonia & Martino Busanic –
Busanic Family
Wednesday, September 16 9:00 am Joseph Sauer – Sok Family
Thursday, September 17
9:00 am John Sadlon – St. Andrew’s Parish Staff
Friday, September 18
9:00 am Joan Ryan - Family
Saturday, September 19
9:00 am Kathy Pontillo – Eileen & Frank Prior
5:00 pm Joseph & Mary Nikolich - Family
Sunday, September 20 8:00 am Raymond & John Zorovich –
Zorovich Family
10:30 am Ida Gerszberg – Al & Gemma Baffa 12:15 pm Rina Palazzolo – Frank & Diane Mariconti
7:00 pm For the Souls in Purgatory – Angela Abad
ONLINE GIVING WeShare is a platform for parishioners to
use for electronically donating their treasure
to St. Andrew. You choose when and how
you donate-weekly, monthly, through your checking account or
a credit card. You are in total control of your treasure and you
don’t have to worry about remembering the envelopes. It’s a
wonderful tool for St. Andrew to forecast revenue and
efficiently manage the church’s future expenses for facility
repairs and maintenance. If you use WeShare – thank you. If
not, please consider and pray about using this efficient and
simple way of donating your treasure to St. Andrew. Please
click here to access WeShare. God bless you! Without you we
could not implement Jesus’ mission at St. Andrews. Any
questions please call Jim Kenny
(201) 666-1100.
Thank you so much to everyone for being generous in this
very difficult time. We appreciate that you have been able
to continue with your charitable donations by mail, by
dropping them off, through electronic giving, and our
GoFundMe page. Here are the figures for the latest weekly
collections.
Collection Sept. 7/8
2019 Sept. 5/6
2020 August
29/30
2020
Collection $7,370 $4,279 $4,309
Repairs $30 $510 $150
Electronic $805 $1,790 $1,150
GoFundMe
Total $8,205 $6,579 $5,609
Budget $10,000 $10,500 $10,500
Surplus/Deficit ($1,795) ($3,921) ($4,891)
Mass Intentions
Although parish offices remain partially closed,
memorial masses are still available upon request.
Please contact the Parish Office at
[email protected]
or call us at
201-666-1100.
Guidelines for Attending Mass -Face masks MUST be worn by everyone.
-Please bring your own hand sanitizer and wipes if you can.
-Please follow usher’s direction as you enter the Church.
-When coming forward to receive the Body of Christ,
please wear a mask, sanitize your hands and keep
appropriate distancing.
Livestreaming of Masses Live streaming of our daily Masses continues for those
unable to attend but wish to remain connected spiritually to
our faith community.
Our 9:00 am daily Mass is livestreamed on our Facebook
page and later through our website.
We livestream the Sunday Vigil Mass on Saturday at 5:00
pm and the Spanish Mass on Sunday at 7:00 pm.
The English Mass can also be seen on WCTV on Sunday at
10:00 am and 2:00 pm
on Optimum Channel 77 & Verizon Fios Channel 24.
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Please Pray For…
“To everything there is a season and a
time for every purpose under heaven.”
Ecclesiastes 3:11
“A time to be healed” For those who are ill, especially: Joan Shaw, Leonora Paul,
Lee Ann Fernino, Gilda Gilmartin, Barbara & Dave Stewart,
Bob Tropila, Michael Bodtman, Cathy Wojcicki,
Helen Stipo, Vinny Ficarra, Diane Mariconti, Jean Neary,
Vinnie Covello, Craig Carosella, Lillian Moore,
Joe Koppinger, Sean Cresci, John McLaughlin,
Lombardi Family, Ed Marlow, Mary Kenny, Nancy Corbett,
McLean Ambrogio, Brian Fitzpatrick, Anna Grisoni,
Louise Pacos, Diane Pirerra, Denise Cacace, Emma Lobby,
Salvatore Cavera, William Clare, Juliana Ingocllinera,
Therese Najarian, Kathy Gacheny, Christine Hubinger,
John McNeill, Elaine DeRobertis, Stephen Pulver,
Marge Pronovost, Florence Cerrato,
John Cappella, Frank & Dawn Bottini, Duhmed Mesa,
Maria Ponzo, Bill Potts, Brandy Luderer, Dan DiFabio,
John Michael Crowe, Patrick Devine, John Chambers,
Ed & Judy Murtagh, Sister Nilda Flores, Kathy Hedley,
Albert Marsico, Lucia Ciccaglione, Doris Paseler,
William Meurer, Ricky Kral, Visnu Gonzalez,
Marion Finnelli, Jeanette Mortorano, Amy MacVicar,
Carolyn Keating, Scott Brezinski, Abigail Hill, Tony Re,
Lucy L., Lorraine Sadlon
“A time to mourn” For those who have died especially:
Ernesto Curiel Vargas, Iris Pereira-Diaz, Bryan Updyke,
Geraldine Caiazzo, Mary Butler, Deacon Dan O’Neil,
Antonia Morin, Charlene Corris, Bud Heymann,
Carmina Sclafani
“A time for peace” For those serving in the Armed Forces, especially:
Alma & Michael Baffa, Dillon Heyliger and Jeffrey Gum,
Scott Pomygalski
“If today, you hear His voice…”
For our parishioners studying for the priesthood
Pedro Soriano, Seminarian
Guest Column: From Father Diego
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
As a child I was a dreamer, and I liked big challenges.
Around my family those challenges became spiritual
ideals, especially through my mother, the one who
introduced me into the world of God and the Holy
Church.
My name is Diego Arce. I am originally from
Colombia. I am the seventh of eight siblings. I was
born in a very Catholic family where the principles of
the Church have been the basis of our lives. The Holy
rosary in the family, the reading of Sacred Scripture
and the Eucharist have been spiritual force that have
kept us united even though we are not physically
together.
My journey toward priesthood started when I was a
child. My happiest day was Sunday, because that day
I went to the church with my mother.
Indeed, it was at age twenty when I took the
priesthood seriously in my life, that is how I decided
to leave my family, friends and work to move towards
being part of those God called. I began my journey in
a Franciscan community where I stayed for four years.
At that point I just wanted to serve as a brother. Since
that Religious Community was the Franciscans of the
Third Order, there was no possibility to become a
priest. However, it was with the help of my Spiritual
Director that I felt the desire to study to become a
priest. So I left the community and began the study of
philosophy at Cristo Sacerdote Seminary in Colombia,
and it was there that I felt the call to serve God in the
Archdioceses of Newark.
I came to the United States in 2013. I started my
English studies at Rutgers University, then moved to
the study of theology at Immaculate Conception
Seminary, Seton Hall University. Now thanks be to
God and for the grace and glory to the priesthood of
our Lord Jesus Christ, I am a priest. Also, I would like
to give thanks to Fr. Joe Chapel for his welcome after
receiving my assignment to begin my ministry here at
St. Andrew’s Church. My gratitude also to all the
parishioners who this weekend made me feel like a
member of the community. As I told you last
weekend, I am here to learn and serve. Thank you for
having your open hearts to say, welcome.
God bless you.
Fr Diego
Eucharistic Adoration has resumed.
Please join us on Thursdays directly
following the 9:00 am Mass until 12 Noon
in the Church.
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Religious Education
Our Family Based Program began this weekend
in a modified fashion
for all who have already registered.
If you have not registered for our Family Based
program and wish to do so, please complete the
registration form and return to the Parish Center.
Faith Formation Registration
Bergen Catholic High School LET BC COME TO YOU: Bergen Catholic will
share a virtual Open House on Tuesday September
22nd. Registration can be found on the Bergen
Catholic website. For more information please contact
Matt Rosa ’08, Director of Admissions at
[email protected] .
Attention Prospective 8th grade families: BC will be
holding personal one on one tours for interested
families Monday-Friday. Registration is required on
the website, and a maximum of 10 families will be
permitted per day. For more information, please
contact Matt Rosa ’08, Director of Admissions at
[email protected]
St. Joseph’s Regional High School SJR will hold their first Open House on Sunday,
September 27 at 11:00am. Meet faculty, staff and
coaches, speak with teachers and students and learn
about their academic and athletic programs. For
further information and to reserve your spot click
here.
St. Andrew’s Food Pantry Needs Your Help! As you can see, our food supplies are getting low.
Please consider donating towards this important ministry
to our community.
Non-perishable food can be dropped off in the Parish
Center lobby Mon.-Thurs. 9 am - 1pm.
Thank you for your kind donations of rice and beans, but
Goya has been supplying us with these items.
Right now, the Food Pantry is in need of:
Toothpaste, toothbrushes,
Cookies, Salty Snacks
Pancake Mix, Syrup, Canned Fruit, Canned Chicken
Chef Boyardee, Jarred Sauce
If you would like to donate perishable items, please send
an email to [email protected]
and we can let you know how to do that .
Supermarket gift cards are always welcome, too. Food Pantry Distribution is held on
Thursdays from 6:15-7:15pm.
* Click here to read a beautiful article found on the
Archdiocese of Newark’s website regarding St.
Andrew’s Food Pantry.
Star-Fest XI
On Sunday, September 20th at 3:30 pm,
Star Fest XI will be held to benefit
One to One Learning, a ministry of the
Dominican Sisters of Sparkill,
that provides free instruction in English to
immigrants.
This event will be held virtually on One to One
Learning’s Facebook page.
More information will be provided for those that
sign up.
Ticket $30.
For further information: 845-512-8176 or see
One to One Learning’s website
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Pope Francis’ Prayer to the Virgin Mary
for Protection and Hope
O, Mary You always shine on our path
as a sign of salvation and of hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,
who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain,
keeping your faith firm.
You, Salvation of the People,
know what we need,
and we are sure you will provide
so that, as in Cana of Galilee,
we may return to joy and to feasting
after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform to the will of the Father
and to do as we are told by Jesus,
who has taken upon himself our sufferings
and carried our sorrows
to lead us, through the cross,
to the joy of the resurrection.
Amen.
Under your protection,
we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of who we are in trial,
but deliver us from every danger,
O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
TIME
First Reading: Sirach 27:30—28:7
Sirach advises all to forgive the faults of their
neighbor. Only by forgiving the sins of others, can a
person expect to be forgiven his sins.
Second Reading: Romans 14:7-9
Paul stresses that no one is his own master; we are
responsible to the Lord, and we belong to him in both
life and death.
Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35
This narrative points out the difference between
mercy and justice. When Peter asks how often he
should forgive someone who wrongs him, Jesus
answers, “…not seven times: I say seventy times
seven times.” Jesus then narrates the story of the king
who was merciful to his official by forgiving him all
his debts, but this same official showed no mercy to
his own servant.
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 1ST READING: Is 55:6-9
2ND READING: Phi 1:20c-24, 27a
GOSPEL: Mt 20:1-16a
September 15: Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
Our mother of sorrows,
With strength from above you stood by the
cross, sharing in the sufferings of Jesus, and
with tender care you bore Him in your arms,
mourning and weeping.
We praise you for your faith, which accepted
the life God planned for you. We praise you for
your hope, which trusted that God would do
great things in you. We praise you for your
love in bearing with Jesus the sorrows of His
passion.
Holy Mary, may we follow your example, and
stand by all your children who need comfort
and love.
Mother of God, stand by us in our trials and
care for us in our many needs. Pray for us now
and at the hour of our death.
Amen. Readings for the Week
You can find these readings on the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops website.
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday
Sir 27:30—28:7; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35
AudioVersion
Monday
Nm 21:4b-9; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17
Tuesday
1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-
35
Wednesday
1 Cor 12:31—13:13; Lk 7:31-35
Thursday
1 Cor 15:1-11; Lk 7:36-50
Friday
1 Cor 15:12-20; Lk 8:1-3
Saturday
1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Lk 8:4-15
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In today’s Gospel reading Jesus tells the story of a king
whose servant owed him a lot of money. The king was
going to punish the servant, but when the man knelt down
and begged for mercy, the king forgave him. Then the
same man went and punished a servant who owed him
money. When the king found out about this he was very
angry. In this story Jesus is telling us that if we want God
to forgive us our sins then we have to forgive the people
who have hurt us.
~thekidsbulletin.com
Which of the following is an example of
a sacramental? (A sacramental is
anything set apart or blessed by the
Church to bring good thoughts and
increased devotion.)
a. Rosary beads
b. Holy water
c. Crucifixes
d. All of the above Last week’s answer:
The stiff, square piece of card, usually
covered with white cloth, used to cover
the Chalice to prevent things from falling
into it is called the Pall.
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading: Sir 27:30—28:7
2nd Reading: Rom 14:7-9
Gospel: Matthew 18:21-25
Adult Question: Jesus tells us to forgive seventy times seven, which means always and forever. Name a time this past week when you forgave someone. Name, too, a time when you accepted another person’s forgiveness. Child’s Question: Jesus says we should forgive from our heart. When did you ask forgiveness of someone you hurt? How did you feel?
In the Gospel, Jesus tells us that helping others
come back to Him makes God happy. What are
some things you do to put a smile on God’s face?
Send an email to [email protected] and we
will post the things the children of St. Andrew’s do
to make God smile.
St. Andrew’s donates all expired or badly
bruised fruit to an animal rescue. None of
the fruit we receive for the Food Pantry
goes to waste. That probably puts a smile
on God’s face!
