SAINT ANDREW PARISH

120 WASHINGTON AVENUE • WESTWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07675

July 26, 2020

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Phone 201-666-1100 Fax 201-722-1432

Emergency Line 201-523-4133

Email ---- parishinfo@standrewcc.com

Web --------------- www.standrewcc.com

Welcome! The Saint Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church mission is to spread the love of Jesus Christ through active ministry,

inclusive worship and charitable works for our community and the world. We invite all who live in our area to join our parish community

by calling the Parish Center or by seeing one of the priests.

OUR PARISH IS SERVED BY…

Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Chapel Pastor

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 – 4:30 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

frjoe@standrewcc.com _____________________ Deacon Robert Pontillo

Deacon.Bob@standrewcc.com __________________________ Deacon Paul Zeller

Deacon.Paul@standrewcc.com _________________________ Religious Education

201-664-6777 reledu@standrewcc.com __________________________ Youth Ministry

201-664-6777 ymin@standrewcc.com __________________________ Bulletin

bulletin@standrewcc.com

__________________________ Our Parish Website & Facebook Page

www.standrewcc.com Our Facebook Page

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

Sunday, July 26 8:00 am Eleanor Pareres-Tedeschi –

Katy Solomon

10:30 am Rosanna Esteban – Blesie Marcos

12:15 pm Kathy Pontillo – Maureen & Joe Lavin

7:00 pm Lorenza Herrera - Family

Monday, July 27

9:00 am Chris Colombo - Family

Tuesday, July 28

9:00 am Kathryn Fitzpatrick – Julie Zanini

Wednesday, July 29 9:00 am Joyce Anton –

Bernadette & Jim Morello

Thursday, July 30

9:00 am Raiza Paul (living-special intention) -

Family

Friday, July 31

9:00 am Kathy Pontillo – Jim Kenny

Saturday, August 1

9:00 am Donna Jensen – Jimmy Callaghan

5:00 pm Carol & James Mc Farlane –

John Whelan

Sunday, August 2

8:00 am

10:30 am Kathy Pontillo – Parish Council

12:15 pm

7:00 pm Baby Josue Aron Ramirez –

Araceli Gomez

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.

COLLECTIONS Easter

YTD (all

sources)

July 18/19

Collection $11,265.00 $6,484.00

Repairs $700.00

Electronic $2,480.00

GoFundMe

Total $11,265.00 $9,664.00

Budget $28,000.00 $10,000.00

Surplus/Deficit $16,735.00 $336.00

Mass Intentions

Even though Parish offices are still closed, please

know that it is still easy to have a Mass offered

for a deceased loved one or for an intention for

the living. We can also mail a Mass card on your

behalf. Email or call the office and we will get

right back to you.

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 will livestream the Saturday vigil 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.

A LETTER FROM FR. JOE

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In recent weeks our Sunday gospels from Matthew have offered us several parables: the sower of the seed; the mustard seed; and today, the pearl of great price. The pearl of great price we so desire is God Himself: it’s so important for each of us to nourish our relationship with Him. The mustard seed is notable for growing so large with even just a little effort. And this seed, like the seed planted by the sower, is understood to be the Word: The Word made Flesh who is Jesus Christ Himself, but also the word He speaks, which is all of Sacred Scripture – the Bible. Jesus speaks to us so clearly through Sacred Scripture. So let’s listen to Him! Let those who have ears listen (as the gospel says elsewhere)! God makes it easy for us to figure out. He is the pearl of great price. With just a little attention, our relationship with Him can grow so very much. One important way to do this is to meet Jesus personally by entering deeply into Sacred Scripture! At the same time, let’s make an extra commitment ourselves this week to read, to study and to pray each day with the Bible. God desires for you and me to receive the same wonderful graces that the children will receive this week! Let those who have ears listen! Finally, I hope to have a video update for you in the next few days (we’ll send as Constant Contact email; on Facebook and on the website) talking about the many things that have been in the works over the last couple of months and things that are coming up! God bless you!

Fr. Joe

We would like to publicly thank Luigi Lombardi

From Bel Fiore Greenhouses for their generous

use of floral arrangements for our First Holy

Communion and Confirmation Masses. As you

can see the sanctuary looked beautiful.

Religious Education

Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is

underway. Please use the link provided to

complete your registration.

Faith Formation Registration

You can mail your form to:

St. Andrew Catholic Church

Attn: Maura Roem

120 Washington Avenue

Westwood, NJ 07675

John Neil Bergen

Christopher Richard Keynton Dominic Salvatore Anthony Pira

Meredith Hope Rose Bortz John Hudson Kramer

Julianna Evelyn Proot

Erin Elizabeth Katharine Burke

Brianna Rose Kuchenmeister

Claudia Elaine Rivera

Amanda Michelle Burns

Thomas Bernhardt Linaris

Jonathan Albert Ruff

Nicole Marie Cramer

Peter Matthew Lombardi

Sabrina Anne Russo

Erick Manuel Curiel

Vanessa Grace Lucas

Leslie Andrea Santos

Kevin John Edward Diehl

Michael Francis Lucey

Ryan William Sarnoski

Isabel Marie Catherine DiFabio

Erin Catherine Luhrs

Caroline Mary Saunders

Alexander Charles Doell

Gregory Scott Magarelli

Amanda Christine Teresa Spencer

Sean Echavarria

Grace Marie Marini

Gavin Brian Thomas Stewart

Anna Christine Cecilia Gehres

Grace Ann Teresa Martin

James Robert Stickel

Gena Joan Giardella John Thomas Mauro

Agustin Tecalero

Elizabeth Mary Gisler

Briana Taylor Morris

Hailey Lauren Theresa Tedesco

Emily Jacqueline Gorham

Natali Munoz

John Michael Pio Tedesco

Evan William Housman

Christopher Navarro

Christofer John Vincent Vallario

Kayla Nicole Imbriale

Josefhine Abigail Navarro

Lindsay Veronica Vogt

Cristian Juarez

Joseph Charles Palminteri

Kiera Florence Julia Wood

Pilar Juarez

Mark Charles Paulillo

Daisy Contreras Xelhua

We, the parish community of St. Andrew’s,

offer our prayers and congratulations to all our teens

who were confirmed on Saturday, July 18, 2020.

Our Newly Confirmed Teens

With Bishop Manuel Cruz, Fr. Joe, Deacon Bob & Deacon Paul

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,

McLean Ambrogio, Carmina Sclafani, Brian Fitzpatrick,

Anna Grisoni, Louise Pacos, Diane Pirerra, Denise Cacace,

Salvatore Cavera, William Clare, Juliana Ingocllinera,

Therese Najarian, Kathy Gacheny, Christine Hubinger,

John McNeill, Elaine DeRobertis, Stephen Pulver,

Marge Pronovost, Bob Horvath, Nancy Corbett,

Florence Cerrato, John Cappella, Frank & Dawn Bottini,

Duhmed Mesa, Maria Ponzo, Bill Potts, Brandy Luderer,

Dan DiFabio,John Michael Crowe, Patrick Devine,

Emma Lobby, John Chambers, Ed & Judy Murtagh,

Sister Nilda Flores, Kathy Hedley, Albert Marsico,

Lucia Ciccaglione, Doris Paseler, Stella Russell,

William Meurer, Bryan Updyke, Ricky Kral, Cira Trauth

“A time to mourn” For those who have died especially:

Cipriano Aviles, Kathy Pontillo, Regina Winsick,

Mary Rebish, Kathryn Fitzpatrick, Martha Sierra,

Joan Stalb, Lorenzo Magliochetti, Maureen Daly,

Joan Poplawski

“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/ diaconate

Pedro Soriano, Seminarian

St.Thomas More Council 2188 is proud to host the Westwood Farmers’ Market every Saturday at our hall parking lot at 40 Crest Street, Westwood. The market is open from 10 am to 2 pm and its highlighted by the following vendors among others.

Smokin Joes BBQ Jerky Bob

Closter Farms Knights of Columbus Charity Booth

Thank You, Frank Mariconti, Sr. Grand Knight

The Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Evangelization welcomes all parishioners to partake in a new 7-week series entitled “Kick Start Evangelization in Your Parish”. Each week corresponding links to that week’s session will be provided. Through these sessions, it is the Archdiocese’s prayer, that every participant will become more deeply rooted in their faith and have a greater confidence in their ability to share that faith with others.

Here is the information for: Session 5: Scripture

Session 6: Community

Session 7: Service

Attention Parishioners: Our Food Pantry supplies are getting quite low. Please consider donating towards this important ministry to our community. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Non-perishable food can be dropped off in the Parish Center lobby during the day. The food pantry is in need of:

Oatmeal, Cereal, Peanut butter, Jelly Cookies

Syrup, Jello, Butter Canned Corn, Carrots & Fruit

Supermarket Gift cards are welcomed, too.

If you would like to donate perishable items, please send an email to parishinfo@standrewcc.com and

we can let you know how to do that . Food Pantry “Drive-Thru” Distribution is Thursday,

July 30 from 6:15-7:15pm.

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.

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: 1 Kings 3:5, 7‑12 Solomon, realizing that he will succeed his father David as King of Israel and Judah, begs the Lord to give him wisdom and understanding in order to rule his people well. The Lord grants his request saying, “...there will come no one to equal you.” Second Reading: Romans 8:28‑30 As heirs of God and heirs with Christ, we suffer in order to be glorified with Christ. Gospel: Matthew 13:44‑52 Jesus speaks again about the “reign of God,” telling the parables of the buried treasure and the merchant’s search for pearls. In each parable, Jesus emphasizes that the “reign of God” is more precious and valuable than any treasure.

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 1ST READING: Is 55:1-3

2ND READING: Rom 8:35, 37-39

GOSPEL: Mt 14:13-21

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe

You

are in the Blessed Sacrament.

I love you above all things,

and I long for You in my soul.

Since I can not now receive You,

sacramentally,

come at least spiritually in my heart.

As though You have already come.

I embrace You and unite myself entirely to

You;

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Readings for the Week

You can find these readings on the United States

Conference of Catholic Bishops website.

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday 1Kgs 3:5,7-12; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 or 13:44-46

Monday Jer 13:1-11; Mt 13:31-35

Tuesday Jer 14:17-22; Mt 13:36-43

Wednesday Jer 15:10, 16-21; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Thursday Jer 18:1-6; Mt 13:47-53 Friday Jer 26:1-9; Mt 13:54-58 First Saturday Jer 26:11-16, 24; Mt 14:1-12

In today’s Gospel reading Jesus tells the disciples what

the Kingdom of Heaven is like. He says it is like a

buried treasure, that when a man finds it, he sells

everything he has and buys the field where it is hidden.

He also says it is like a pearl of great price, that when a

merchant finds it he sells all he has and buys it. These

parables tell us how precious the Kingdom of Heaven is.

Jesus is explaining that it is more important than

anything else in our lives. The men in the parables sold

EVERYTHING they had to get the treasures.

Sacraments of Initiation parable

Resurrection Act of Contrition

Holy Spirit consecration

apostle disciple tabernacle

Chasuble- the sleeveless outermost

vestment worn by the priest when

celebrating the Eucharist.

The part of the holy Mass where

parishioners receive instruction.

There are bible readings, the

Gospel is professed and we hear the

priest or deacon give a homily

a) Introductory Rites

b) Liturgy of the Word

c) Liturgy of the Eucharist

d) Concluding Rites

Last week’s answer:

The Sacraments of Healing are:

Reconciliation & Anointing of

the Sick

Sunday’s Readings

1st Reading: 1Kgs 3:5, 7-12

2nd Reading: Rom 8:28-30

Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52

Adult Question: Using Jesus’ parable as your

starting point, describe in your own words

what the Reign of God is for you personally,

and use a parable to describe it.

Child’s Question: If you could be with Jesus,

what would you trade from your own things

for that?

We are told to look for God

in many places- in the

scriptures, in our daily

prayers, in our weekly

worship- but God is

everywhere. His presence

surrounds us. Take the

time this week to be more

aware of this. Email a

photo or a description to

St. Andrew’s at

bulletin@standrewcc.com

and we will post all the

places our parishioners see

God.