Saint Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church 45 Henderson Road, Kendall Park, New Jersey 08824 “Churchweek” March 31st, 2019 Reverend Canon Robert G. Lynam, KCHS, Pastor Deacon Denis F. Mayer, KHS Deacon James Rivera Sister Ruthann McGoldrick, SCC, Pastoral Associate Sister Joanne Manns, MPF, Pastoral Associate Sister Mary Louise Shulas, MPF, LHS, Principal/Superior Mr. Edward Modzelewski, Vice Principal Sister Diana Yodris, MPF, Director of Religious Education Sister Parish Mary, Mother of Mercy, Mongolia Father Giorgio Marengo, IMC Pastor THE SACRAMENTAL LIFE OF OUR CHURCH THE SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS Saturday: Vigil - 5:00 PM Sunday Schedule: 8:00AM 10:00AM 12 NOON 5:00 PM Weekdays: Monday through Saturday: 9:00 AM Holy Day: See Schedule in Bulletin COMMUNION TO THE SICK is taken by Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist on a regular basis to those confined to their homes. Please call the Parish Center. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM is celebrated on most Sundays at 1:30 PM (not during Lent). A family must be registered in the parish, attend the baptismal preparation class, and cooperate with the regulations established by the parish. Our baptismal class is held on the 2nd Monday of the month at 8:00 PM. Please call the Parish Center to register any time during your pregnancy. THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is celebrated on Saturday between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM in the Chapel or by appointment. THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION is celebrated once a year by the Bishop’s delegate, here at St. Augustine. A candidate must successfully complete our Religious Education program. Adult Confirmation is held on Pentecost Sunday and any interested adults should contact the Parish Center. THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK is administered at home to any Catholic who is seriously ill. Please call the Parish Center. Any parishioner admitted to a local hospital should contact the Catholic Hospital Chaplain through the hospital. A family member should contact the parish when someone is admitted to the hospital. We will gladly pray for any members who are sick, whether at home or in the hospital, at our Sunday Masses; however, it is necessary for the family to “request” it. THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY is celebrated by the Pastor or one of our deacons. Weddings may be scheduled on Friday evening, Saturday, or Sunday afternoon. Only a ceremony is permitted on Sunday. The pastor will confirm the date so couples should contact the Parish Center at least ONE YEAR in advance. All the necessary information will be sent to you. The attendance at Pre-Cana or an Engaged Encounter Weekend is required. One must be a registered member of the parish. Our parish upholds the Gospel values and the Church’s teachings regarding the sacredness of marriage and those couples choosing to live together in contradiction of those values, will receive a simple ceremony and all Diocesan regulations followed. THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS and RELIGIOUS LIFE: If you are considering serving God as a priest, deacon, or religious, you may contact your parish priest, deacon, or religious; or phone the Diocesan Office of Vocations at (732) 562-1990. THE DEVOTIONAL LIFE OF THE PARISH: The Liturgy of the Hours is prayed Monday through Saturday at 8:45 AM prior to Mass. Eucharistic Adoration/Devotion is held Monday at 7:00 PM (not on national holidays or during the summer) Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is prayed on Saturday following the 9:00 AM Mass in the chapel. Devotion in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is prayed on the First Friday of the month following the 9:00 AM Mass. St. Elizabeth’s Guild Prays the Rosary after daily Mass. PARISH CENTER: (732) 297-3000 Monday—Friday Hours: 9 AM- 12 NOON & 1 PM-4 PM 2nd & 4th Thursday daytime -hours Office Closes at Noon CATHOLIC SCHOOL: 297-6042 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: 297-3011 OUTREACH MINISTRY: 297-9713 PARISH CENTER FAX: 940-1746 SCHOOL FAX: 297-7062 WEBSITE: http://www.staugustinenj.org Lighting Hearts on Fire The Diocesan Year of Spiritual Renewal 2018-2019
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Saint Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church
45 Henderson Road, Kendall Park, New Jersey 08824
“Churchweek”
March 31st, 2019 Reverend Canon Robert G. Lynam, KCHS, Pastor
Sister Mary Louise Shulas, MPF, LHS, Principal/Superior
Mr. Edward Modzelewski, Vice Principal
Sister Diana Yodris, MPF, Director of Religious Education
Sister Parish Mary, Mother of Mercy, Mongolia
Father Giorgio Marengo, IMC Pastor
THE SACRAMENTAL LIFE OF OUR CHURCH THE SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS Saturday: Vigil - 5:00 PM Sunday Schedule: 8:00AM 10:00AM
12 NOON 5:00 PM Weekdays: Monday through Saturday: 9:00 AM Holy Day: See Schedule in Bulletin
COMMUNION TO THE SICK is taken by Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist on a regular basis to those confined to their homes. Please call the Parish Center.
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM is celebrated on most Sundays at 1:30 PM (not during Lent). A family must be registered in the parish, attend the baptismal preparation class, and cooperate with the regulations established by the parish. Our baptismal class is held on the 2nd Monday of the month at 8:00 PM. Please call the Parish Center to register any time during your pregnancy.
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is celebrated on Saturday between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM in the Chapel or by appointment.
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION is celebrated once a year by the Bishop’s delegate, here at St. Augustine. A candidate must successfully complete our Religious Education program. Adult Confirmation is held on Pentecost Sunday and any interested adults should contact the Parish Center.
THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK is administered at home to any Catholic who is seriously ill. Please call the Parish Center. Any parishioner admitted to a local hospital should contact the Catholic Hospital Chaplain through the hospital. A family member should contact the parish when someone is admitted to the hospital. We will gladly pray for any members who are sick, whether at home or in the hospital, at our Sunday Masses; however, it is necessary for the family to “request” it.
THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY is celebrated by the Pastor or one of our deacons. Weddings may be scheduled on Friday evening, Saturday, or Sunday afternoon. Only a ceremony is permitted on Sunday. The pastor will confirm the date so couples should contact the Parish Center at least ONE YEAR in advance. All the necessary information will be sent to you. The attendance at Pre-Cana or an Engaged Encounter Weekend is required. One must be a registered member of the parish. Our parish upholds the Gospel values and the Church’s teachings regarding the sacredness of marriage and those couples choosing to live together in contradiction of those values, will receive a simple ceremony and all Diocesan regulations followed.
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS and RELIGIOUS LIFE: If you are considering serving God as a priest, deacon, or religious, you may contact your parish priest, deacon, or religious; or phone the Diocesan Office of Vocations at (732) 562-1990.
THE DEVOTIONAL LIFE OF THE PARISH:
The Liturgy of the Hours is prayed Monday through Saturday at 8:45 AM prior to Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration/Devotion is held Monday at 7:00 PM (not on national holidays or during the summer)
Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is prayed on Saturday following the 9:00 AM Mass in the chapel.
Devotion in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is prayed on the First Friday of the month following the 9:00 AM Mass.
St. Elizabeth’s Guild Prays the Rosary after daily Mass.
“No longer was there manna for the Israelites, who that year ate of the yield of the land of Canaan.”
(Joshua 5:12) Over the forty years that the Israelites journeyed through the desert, God provided them with manna to eat. As soon as they were able to enjoy the fruits of the Promised Land the manna ceased. Likewise, God’s blessings to us may change over the years but it is important to trust that God will always provide us with all that we need.
March 24th $22,901.00 Extra Snow Removal $ 2,895.00 Snow Total to Date $ 7,633.00
March 31, 2019
Fourth Sunday of Lent
SATURDAY 5:00 PM Stephen Geydoshek: req. Lorna Geydoshek &
Family SUNDAY Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00 AM Margaret & Julius Weber: req. Elsie Ragany 10:00 AM Br. Robert Sheeley: req. St. Augustine Parish 12:00 Noon Intentions of Andrea Romeo: req. Guido Romeo 5:00 PM All Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. A’s
MONDAY 9:00 AM Joseph J. Lesko: req. Mary T. Lesko 7:00 PM Lenten Holy Hour
TUESDAY St. Francis of Paola 9:00 AM Ann & Thomas Phillips: req. The Phillips &
Maldonado Families
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM Mary To Lam: req. Shirley Fung
THURSDAY St. Isidore 9:00 AM Rose, Paul & Elizabeth Martorano: req. Jeanette
Martorano
FRIDAY First Friday -St. Vincent Ferrer 9:00 AM Members of the Purgatorial Society 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross
SATURDAY First Saturday 9:00 AM Intentions of St. Augustine’s Parishioners 5:00 PM Thomas Griffin: req. The McGann Family
SUNDAY Fifth Sunday of Lent 8:00 AM Florence DeMarchi: req. Ann DeMarchi Corwin 10:00 AM Jennifer Stark: req. Her Family 12:00 Noon Deceased Members of the Karacand Family: req.
Linda Andrejewski 5:00 PM Aranka Dohanyos: req. Eleanor. Bob & A.J.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Is 43:16-21; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11
MEDITATION FOR March 31, 2019 God is always ready to take us back, no matter how far or how often we stray. Jesus’ famous parable of the prodigal son depicts God as a father always ready to take back those who stray from Him. No matter how we may have turned away from God, we have only to turn back to Him through the sacrament of
reconciliation. Lent is the perfect time to be reconciled to God and to be a new creation for Easter.
In the first reading, God stops the miraculous manna as soon as the Israelites are able to eat the produce of the Promised Land. Paul tells the Corinthians they are a new creation through reconciliation with God. The prodigal son demonstrates God’s willingness to welcome us back as soon as we turn to Him.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA STATUE & OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE ICON This week the Fatima statue and Our Lady of Guadalupe “Lighting Hearts on Fire” icon during the Diocesan Year of Spiritual Renewal, will be in the home of the Antczak Family. Please remember to also take the black & green bag which holds the crown of the Our Lady of Fatima statue.
Counting Team #5—April 7th Athletic Association/Eddie Modzelewski
EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS COLLECTION OF APRIL 14, 2019
In your offertory envelope packet there is a special envelope April 14th, for you to make a donation towards the purchase of Easter Flowers for our Sanctuary and Church. Contrasting the darkness of Lent, on Easter Sunday you will walk into our Church and sense, feel, and “smell” the joy of the Resurrection of Our Lord!
It is important that you use this special envelope and you are asked to place it in the regular collection. There will be only one collection taken. If you wish to make your donation in memory of loved ones, kindly write their names on the back of the envelope. For those who donate towards our Easter Flowers, your special intentions and your loved ones will be remembered in all the Easter Masses, as well as the Masses celebrated during the Octave of Easter.
Only the names of those whose envelopes received will be acknowledged in our Church bulletin during the Easter Season. Special envelopes for Easter Flowers are also available in the Gathering Area of the Church.
FIRST SATURDAY MASS INTENTIONS APRIL IN MEMORY OF: REQUESTED BY: Daniel Tizzano Jeanette Tizzano Jose deSousa Pinto Paula Araujo & Family Sheila Athayde Sophie Benzinger Nelson Piedrahita His Wife Frank Bussiere The Spinelli Family George V. O’Brien Kathy & Greg & Family Walter J. Yuras, Sr. Henry & Helen Weachock Giacomo Bruni Deacon Denis & Carol James Checchio Students of Saint Augustine School Lolita Sorio Joan Harris-Collins Timothy Doran Fran & Eddie Charles Scherer Eddie Adamko Elizabeth Golubieski Peter & Lottie Frein James Corbett Sr. Nicolina & Sisters Mike Reilly Kitty & Family Carmen Braconi Kitty Sweeney Linda K.Carovillano The Dominguez Family John Capaccio Mary Ellen Kaullius Tim Doran Dominic & Mary Molignano Doris Morazan Jane & Bob Praskach Louise Auciello The Havardansky Family Fernando Tan Annvi Miel Inez Tan Annvi Miel Ona Tan Annvi Miel Conching Rosales Annvi Miel Thomas Campbell Mary & Dominic Molignano Rayne Meyers The Meyers Family Edith Simonelli Fredi Lupino Danielle Jacobs Fredi Lupino Joseph J. Lesko Maryann Weachock Mary Oates The Naughton Family INTENTIONS OF: REQUESTED BY: Susanne Latinovits Erika Wagner Monika Nemeth Erika Wagner Violett Nemeth Erika Wagner
PURGATORIAL SOCIETY ENROLLMENTS
MARCH
IN MEMORY OF REQUESTED BY: Elizabeth Golubieski Linda (Santos) Andrejewski Carmen Braconi Our Parish Family Donald Stout Our Parish Family John Capaccio Our Parish Family John Edward Brady Our Parish Family Irene Triebe Sr. Mary Lou & the School Community Jean Potter Sr. Mary Lou & the School Community Timothy Doran K/C Council #6345 Donald Stout K/C Council #6345 Filomena Meta Our Parish Family Josephine Nnabatanzi Our Parish Family Thomas Campbell Our Parish Family John Capaccio Lenora & Jack Byrne Mary Murphy Our Parish Family Nonoy Rosales Emmel, Annvi, Samantha & Alyssa Miel Teresa Altamura Roseanne, Nicolo, Christina, Nicholas & Heather DeBari Francis I. Kenney Our Parish Family Rosemarie Gidaro Our Parish Family Severino Monsayac RWJ Friends Rose Lemanski Our Parish Family Madeline Ognibene Our Parish Family William Boley, Sr. Our Parish Family UNANNOUNCED MISSION MASSES IN MEMORY OF REQUESTED BY: Timothy Doran Joseph & Antoinette Buthorn Donald Stout Joseph & Antoinette Buthorn Stanley Zejewski Theresa & Gerald Green James Corbett The Okamora Family Fernando Maia The Okamora Family Tim Doran Jeff & Joan Hoffmann Susanne Latinovits Violet Nemeth Jean Potter Paul & Mary Dwyer Nora Casmir Kathy & Greg Stelnick Thomas Campbell Jack Gifford Rose Razzano Jane & Bill Straughn Rose Razzano Michael & Mike Razzano Josephine Nnabatanzi Deacon Denis & Carol Mayer Tommy Campbell Jeff & Joan Hoffmann Tommy Campbell Al & Annemarie Romano James Clarke The Dominguez Family Joseph Guillermo The Guillermo Family Teresa Altamura Roseanne, Nicolo, Christina, Nicholas & Heather DeBari Rose Santomenna Roseanne & Nicolo DeBari Helen Snyder Tammy Rowe & Family Naesh Kenney Tammy Rowe & Family Helen Synder Melissa, John, Tess, Anabelle & Cole Krehley
SPIRITUAL REMEMBRANCE TABERNACLE CANDLES
Birthday Intentions of Renee Doscher Donated by Mary Ann Almestica
UNANNOUNCED MISSION MASSES INTENTIONS OF: REQUESTED BY: Mary Bielen Lorna Geydoshek & Family The O’Laughlin Family The Leopold Family
OUTREACH MINISTRY Do you ever feel a little guilty because God has blessed you with so much? It simply means that you have more of a responsibility to watch out for someone who has a lot less.
(Envelopes can be found in the Gathering Area of the Church).
DONATIONS FOR THE
ALTAR PANEL
In Memory of: Deceased Members of the Lynam Family Deceased Members of the Yates Family The Yuras Family Family & Friends of the Almestica Family Paul Doscher Joseph & Doris McDonough Carmela DeLuca Morelli Family Members Antonio P. Morelli Albert N. Donnantuono Donnantuono Family Members Lucille Chouinard Marie & Jeanine McGrady The Eichler Family The Mainwaring Family Sharon Fraunberger Peter A. Campisano Giacomo G. Bruni Emmett McHugh Stanley & Carolyn Malinowski The Milotta Family Don & Glenn Gatarz Margaret Berkuta Joel J. Forbes Carol Wells Helen Harris Janet Holt Deceased Members of the Corio Family Deceased Members of the Vessa Family Rudolph F. Bettica Edna Colon Alec Colon
“Pie Pelicane Jesu Domine”
The Lord Jesus the Blessed PelicanIn
In Memory of: (cont’d) Matthew J. Golubieski Elizabeth Golubieski Robert Reiss III Deceased Members of the Cabatu Family Joseph J. Lavelle Deceased Members of the Griffin Family Deceased Members of the McGann Family Theresa Popick Maria & Giovanni Fiscelli The Alcasid Family The Gottfried Family Peter L. Benzinger, Sr. Peter L. Benzinger, Jr. Bernita Sobrey Janet Schurig A Gift of: The Wiley Family The Bethusamy Family The Gopal Family Donna & Frank Morelli & Family The DeGaglia Family Irene Sidun The James Family Carmelina (Millie) Morelli The Ungano Family Mr. & Mrs. Peter Santos & Sons The Reiser Family The Anderl Family John & Theresa Fischer A special plaque will be placed on the back of the Altar panel with names of any deceased family members or friends, or as a gift from your family. The Altar is only covered during the Lenten season.
Rosemarie Gidaro Mother of Charlene Drost 8 Rochelle Drive Kendall Park, NJ 08824
Francis I. Kenney Father of John Kenney 54 Lois Avenue East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Brother of Monica O’Connor Brother of Mary Kady
Rose Lemanski Mother of Carol Singh 94 Princeton Arms South Cranbury, NJ 08512 Mother of Kenneth Lemanski
John Jacobi, Sr. Father of Karen Patten
55 Eleanor Drive Kendall Park, NJ 08824
Madeline Ognibene Sister of Joanne Graziani
24 Kathy Street Kendall Park, NJ 08824
William J. Boley Sr.
Father of William J. Boley, Jr. 13 Wharton Court
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
Joseph Sanders Grandfather of Tricia DeBari
34 Village Road Kendall Park, NJ 08824
Teresa Altamura Sister of Antonia DeBari
13 Donald Avenue Kendall Park, NJ 08824
“Just give me an hour and I will give you a whole new life!”
Jesus to Peter from the movie, “Son of God”
Lenten Eucharistic Adoration
Mondays—7 p.m.
April 1 Father Thomas Serafin, KCHS
Fools for Christ: “We are fools on Christ’s account, you are wise in Christ” 1 Corinthians 4:1,5-10:3-15
April 8 Father John Gabriel
The 80th Anniversary of the Wizard of Oz: “The three gifts of the wizard”
Romans 8:18-30
April 15 Chrism Mass 4:00 PM
St. Francis Cathedral - Metuchen
Chrism Mass Monday, April 15, 2019 Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi Metuchen - 4:00 PM
On Monday, April 15, 2019 Bishop James F. Checchio will celebrate the Chrism Mass with the priests of the Diocese. At this Mass, the Bishop will bless the Holy Oils which each parish receives for the rites of anointing. Saint Ambrose (340-397) began this custom-which we now call the Chrism Mass-in his Cathedral in Milan. These Holy Oils, which are used to sanctify the Faithful have been channels of holiness for centuries! The Oil of Catechumens is used to anoint infants and adults before their Baptism; the Oil of the Sick is used on the forehead and hands of the infirm in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick; and Sacred Chrism is used to anoint the head of the newly baptized, the foreheads of confirmandi, the hands of a priest at his ordination, the head of a bishop at his ordination, and the altar and walls of new churches. At the Mass, all priests make a Renewal of Commitment to Priestly Service, recommitting themselves to their Bishop and to their ministry to God and His People; the Bishop and all Priests then ask the people for a pledge of their prayerful support. All are strongly encouraged to join in the ancient, grace-filled Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi in Metuchen at 4:00 PM.
The Lord Jesus the Blessed Pelican “Pie Pelicane Jesu Domine”
At the 12 Noon Mass on Sunday, March 3rd, 2019, Bishop Checchio blessed the new Altar panel with the ancient symbol of the Holy Eucharist, the “pelican.” This symbol dates back to the 4th century and a fresco of it can be found in the upper room in Jerusalem where the Last Supper took place.
I will be placing a special plaque on the back of the Altar panel with names of any deceased family members or friends. Every time Mass is celebrated at the Altar of Sacrifice they will be lifted up in prayer - or - if you would like to make a donation as a gift from you or your family that would be possible. Your family would be remembered at every Mass as well. If you would like to make a donation, please fill out the form below and place it in the collection basket or drop it off at the parish center. Donations will be acknowledged in the bulletin.
The donation is $100. per name or as a gift from you or your family. Deadline for donations is today, Sunday, March 31st.
DONATIONS FOR THE ALTAR PANEL
I/we would like to make a donation towards the cost and installation of the Altar Panel with the ancient symbol of the Eucharist the “pelican.” The Latin inscription “Pie Pelicane Jesu Domine” is translated “The Lord Jesus the Blessed Pelican.”
Name:
Church Envelope Number:
In Memory of
OR
A Gift of
THIS WEEKS CALENDAR Monday April 1 2:00 PM SmartKids Babysitting 101 Gr. 5-8 4:30 PM Living Stations of the Cross Practice 7:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration 8:00 PM AA Meeting
Tuesday April 2 2:30 PM Manna Ministry 4:00 PM Children’s Choir Practice 6:00 PM Youth Choir Practice 7:30 PM Folk Group Practice
Wednesday Welcome Wednesday-School April 3 4:15 & 7:15 PM Religious Education Classes 6:30 PM Handbell Choir Practice 7:15 PM BOTW 7:45 PM Adult Choir Practice
Thursday April 4 10:00 AM Seniors Art Class 11:15 AM Chime Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM Columbiettes Board Meeting 7:00 PM H.S.A. Meeting 7:15 PM Confirmation Rehearsal 7:30 PM Bereavement Support Group
Friday April 5 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross
Saturday April 6 7:30 AM AHA, CPR & First Aid Classes 8:30 AM Mother’s Circle-2000 Rosaries OLG 11:30 AM Confessions
Sunday House of Cupcakes Sale April 7 7:00 AM Giving Cross Gift Sorting 8:00 AM RCIA 9:00 AM Parish Choir Rehearsal 6:00 PM Edge Youth Ministry 6:30 PM Cornerstone Meeting
Setting Hearts on Fire During Lent
Kindergarten started Lent by creating their very own Catholic Prayer Book.
The books were illustrated and written by the students.
Grade 6 Teach Pre-K 3 the Rosary
For Lent Grade 6 visits Pre-K 3 once a week to teach their buddy about the rosary and the joyful mysteries. It is amazing to see how the Spirit works through the sixth graders as
they teach lessons on the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Each lesson has time for a one-one teaching, prayer and an activity.
SAVE THE DATE!!
Our Lady of Peace Church Columbiettes Council #11378 9th Annual Indoor Garage and Bake Sale!
Free Admission– Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. 70 tables packed with baby clothes, toys, household goods, clothes, costume jewelry, books, and much more! Theme Baskets to be raffled off and Bake Sale with home baked goods.
Our Lady of Peace Parish Center 1749 US Route 130
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Rain or Shine!
Senior Club Meeting
**April 9 Princeton Health Care - CPR for the Layman Presentation ** This program is open for any adult parishioner.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday April 15 Morning Mass 9:00 AM
Chrism Mass, St. Francis Cathedral 4:00 PM
Tuesday April 16 Morning Mass 9:00 AM
Wednesday April 17 Morning Mass 9:00 AM
Tenebrae Service 7:30 PM
(The Service of Tenebrae follows a tradition of the Church dating back to the eighth century. From Latin, the Word Tenebrae means “darkness” and commemorates the final hours of our Lord’s life on earth, as He suffered death upon the Cross. In the early Church, the service of Tenebrae was celebrated on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of Holy Week. During the service, seven candles that have been placed in the sanctuary are gradually extinguished. This is done to symbolize the fading loyalty of the disciples and friends of Jesus. The Church lights are also gradually dimmed during the service portraying the diminishing light of the world as Christ was departing from it. At the conclusion of the service, the congregation departs in darkness and silence.
Holy Thursday April 18 Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 PM
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10:00 PM
Good Friday April 19 Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion 3:00 PM
- Visitation of the Tomb of the Lord and
- Veneration of the Relic of the True Cross
(All day, in the Church)
- CHURCH CLOSES 6:00 PM
- NO STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Holy Saturday April 20 Blessing of Food 12:00 Noon
Easter Vigil April 20 Fulfills Sunday Obligation 7:30 PM
Easter Sunday April 21 8:00, 10:00 & 12 Noon—NO Mass at 5 pm
(Overflow for the 10:00 & 12 Noon Masses will be directed to the School Gymnasium)
No one will be allowed in the Church after the seating capacity has been reached. The doors will be locked.
No Confessions Will Be Heard at St. Augustine During The Triduum
(Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday)
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The Sacrament of Forgiveness
The Forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism is conferred by a particular sacrament called the sacrament of conversion, confession, penance, or reconciliation.
St. Ambrose says of the two conversions that, in the Church, “there are water and tears; the water of Baptism and the tears of repentance.”
Christ instituted the sacrament of Penance for all sinful members of His Church: above all for those who, since Baptism, have fallen into grave sin, and have thus lost their baptismal grace and wounded ecclesial communion. It is to them that the sacrament of penance offers a new possibility to convert and recover the grace of justification. The Fathers of the Church present this sacrament as “the second plank (of salvation) after the shipwreck which is the loss of grace.”
Only God forgives sins. Since He is the Son of God, Jesus says of Himself, “The Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins” and exercises this divine power: “Your sins are forgiven.” Further, by virtue of his divine authority He gives this power to men to exercise in His name.
The Ministry of Forgiveness and Reconciliation
During his public life Jesus not only forgave sins, but also made plain the effect of this forgiveness he reintegrated forgiven sinners into the community of the People of God from which sin had alienated or even excluded them.
In imparting to his apostles his own power to forgive sins the Lord also gives them the authority to reconcile sinners with the Church. This ecclesial dimension of their task is expressed most notably in Christ’s solemn words to Simon Peter: “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” “The office of binding and loosing which was given to Peter was also assigned to the college of the apostles united to its head.”
Beneath the changes in discipline and celebration that this sacrament has undergone over the centuries,
the same fundamental structure is to be discerned. It comprises two equally essential elements: in the one hand, the acts of the man who undergoes conversion through the action of the Holy Spirit: namely, contrition, confession, and satisfaction; on the other, God’s action through the intervention of the Church. The Church, who through the bishop and his priests forgives sins in the name of Jesus Christ and determines the manner of satisfaction, also prays for the sinners and does penance with him. Thus the sinner is healed and re-established in ecclesial communion.
Contrition
Among the penitent’s acts contrition occupies first place. Contrition is “sorrow of the soul and detestation for the sin committed, together with the resolution not to sin again.”
When it arises from a love by which God is loved above all else, contrition is called “perfect” (contrition of Charity). Such contrition remits venial sins; it also obtains forgiveness of mortal sins if it includes the firm resolution to have recourse to sacramental confession as soon as possible.
The contrition called “imperfect” (or “attrition”) is also a gift of God, a prompting of the Holy Spirit. It is born of the consideration of sin’s ugliness or fear of eternal damnation and the other penalties threatening the sinner (contrition of fear). Such a stirring of conscience can initiate an interior process which, under the prompting of grace, will be brought to completion by sacramental absolution. By itself however, imperfect contrition cannot obtain the forgiveness of grave sins, but it disposes one to obtain forgiveness in the sacrament of Penance.
Confession
The confession (or disclosure) of sins, even from a simply human point of view, frees us and facilitates our reconciliation with others. Through such an admission man looks squarely at the sins he is guilty of, takes responsibility for them, and thereby opens himself again to God and to the communion of the Church in order to make a new future possible.
Confession to a priest is an essential part of the sacrament of Penance: “All mortal sins of which penitents after a diligent self-examination are conscious must be recounted by them in confession, even if they are most secret and have been committed against the last two precepts of the Decalogue: for these sins sometimes wound the soul more grievously and are more dangerous than those which are committed openly.”
Individual and integral confession of grave sins followed by absolution remains the only ordinary means of reconciliation with God and with the Church.
Satisfaction
The confessor proposes the performance of certain acts of “satisfaction” or “penance” to be performed by the penitent in order to repair the harm caused by sin and to re-establish habits befitting a disciple of Christ.
The spiritual effects of the sacrament of Penance are:
reconciliation with God by which the penitent recovers grace;
reconciliation with the Church;
remission of the eternal punishment incurred by mortal sins;
remission, at least in part, of temporal punishments resulting from sin;
peace and serenity of conscience, and spiritual consolation;
an increase of spiritual strength for the Christian battle.
An Examination of Conscience to help you prepare to celebrate the
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Why should we confess? Confession is a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in His love and mercy to offer sinners forgiveness for offenses committed against God. At the same time, sinners reconcile with the Church, because it is also wounded by our sins. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament of healing and a sacrament of conversion, returning us to the Father after our sin.
We use an examination of conscience to help call to mind our sins and failings during a period of quiet reflection before approaching the priest in Confession. It’s important for an examination of conscience to be thorough. This will help you learn about things that you may not be aware of. It’s also a chance to develop your conscience.
To make an examination of conscience:
set aside some quiet time for reflection
start by praying to the Holy Spirit, asking for help in make a good examination to prepare for Confession
read through the terms on this list and honestly reflect on your behavior for each item
this examination of conscience is based on the Ten Commandments
First Commandment
I am the Lord your God. You shall worship the Lord your God and Him only shall you serve.
Have I doubted in matters of faith? Murmured against God because of adversity? Despaired of His mercy? Have I believed in or consulted with fortune-tellers? Neglected my morning or evening prayers? Omitted my religious obligations because of human respect? Presumed upon God’s mercy in committing sin? Loved someone or something more than God (money, power, sex, ambition, etc.)? Been involved in the occult? Formally left the Catholic Church? Hidden a serious sin or told a lie in confession?
Second Commandment
You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
Have I used the name of God or the saints with irreverence? Have I sworn (which means calling upon God to witness the truth of what I say) without a good reason, or falsely? Have I cursed (the calling down of some evil on a person, place, or thing)? Blasphemed (using insulting language to express contempt for God), the saints, or holy things?
Third Commandment
Remember to keep holy the Lord’s day.
Did I miss Mass on Sunday or a Holy Day of Obligation? Have I done unnecessary servile work or been responsible for others doing it on these days? Set time aside each day for personal prayer to God? Habitually come late to and/or leave early from Mass without a good reason? Not attending to taking my children to Mass? Did I fast and abstain on the prescribed days?
Fourth Commandment
Honor your father and your mother.
Have I been obedient to my parents and lawful superiors? Have I shown disrespect toward them? Have I deceived them? Have I been a good citizen by voting? Have I shown respect toward aged parents or in their time of need? Provided for the religious education and formation of my children for as long as they are under my care? Ensured that my children still under my care regularly frequent the sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion? Been to my children a good example of how to live the Catholic Faith?
Fifth Commandment
You shall not kill.
Have I been the occasion of another’s sin through my bad example in word or deed? Have I been guilty of fighting, anger, hatred, revenge, or drunkenness? Did I refuse to speak to others? To forgive them? Did I use provoking language? Been involved in an abortion, directly or indirectly (through advice, etc.)? Seriously considered or attempted suicide? Unjustly inflicted bodily harm on another person? Verbally or emotionally abused another person? Been prejudiced, or unjustly discriminated against others because of their race, color, nationality, sex, or religion? Did I take illicit drugs?
Sixth and Ninth Commandments
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
Did I take pleasure in impure thoughts or desires? Say impure things? Listen to impure conversations? Did I touch others or let other touch me in an impure manner? Commit an impure act alone or with others? Purchased, viewed, or made use of pornography? Committed adultery? Committed incest? Committed fornication (sexual relations with someone of the opposite sex when neither of us is married) Engaged in homosexual activity? Made uninvited or unwelcome sexual advances toward another?
Seventh and Tenth Commandments
You shall not steal.
You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
Have I stolen anything? If so, of what value, and did I return the stolen goods? Have I been unjust in buying or selling? Have I damaged the property of others? Accepted or kept stolen goods? Paid my just debts as soon as possible? Has my daily work merited its paycheck? Have I desired to steal anything or to damage my neighbor’s property? Practiced works of mercy? Squandered money in compulsive gambling? Make a false claim to an insurance company?
Eighth Commandment
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
Did I tell lies? Have I been guilty of rash judgment (believing something harmful to another’s character without sufficient reason?) detraction (without a good reason, making known the hidden faults of another)? Betrayed another’s confidence through speech? Slander or calumny (by lying, injuring the good name of another)? Perjured myself under oath? Gossiped?
PRECEPTS OF THE CHURCH
Have I followed them?
You shall attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.
You shall confess your sins at least once a year.
You shall humbly receive Jesus in Holy Communion at least during the Easter Season.
You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence.
You shall contribute to the support of the Church.
You shall observe the laws of the Church concerning marriage.
RITE OF CONFESSION
INTRODUCTORY RITES
Upon kneeling or taking your seat in the room with the priest, bless yourself with the sign of the cross (+) and say:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Bless me Father for I have sinned.
At this point, the priest will encourage the penitent to have confidence in God with these or other words:
May the Lord be in your heart and help you to confess your sins with true sorrow.
If the penitent is unknown to the priest, it is proper to indicate to the priest your state of life, i.e. single, married, divorced, etc., the time of your last confession, difficulties in leading the Christian life, and anything else which may help the priest to exercise his ministry.
The penitent will accuse him or herself of his or her sins and ask for forgiveness.
After you completed your Confession, the priest will counsel or provide opportune advice, impart a Penance and may ask you to pray the Act of Contrition, either before him or privately afterwards in the Church.
ACT OF CONTRITION
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins because of Your just punishment, but most of all because they offend You, my God, Who art all good, and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to sin no more, and to avoid the near occasions of sin.
Amen.
The priest will then impart Absolution:
God, the Father of mercies, through the death and resurrection of his Son has reconciled the world to himself and sent the Holy Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins; through the ministry of the Church, may God give you pardon and peace, and I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
The penitent answers:
Amen.
The priest dismisses the penitent with a final blessing. The penitent makes the sign of the cross and leaves the Confessional. He or she is expected to fulfill the penance imposed.
(After your Confession, enjoy the peacefulness of the Church!)
The Lord has freed you from sin. May He bring you safely to His kingdom in heaven.
Glory to Him Forever!
Day of Prayer –2000 Hail Marys In Honor of Our Blessed Mother
Date: Saturday, April 6th St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish –McGivney Hall
Time: 8:30am –4:00pm
You are invited to come for the whole day or just drop in at any time and join in prayer
We begin with the Opening prayer at 8:30 followed by Rosary for each-Joyful, Glorious, Luminous & Sorrowful
Mysteries, 20 Petitions-100 Hail Marys are prayed for each Petition &
Closing Prayers We will take a short break at noon for lunch. Please bring a
bagged lunch. Prayer books will be provided. Any questions or if you are interested in leading a Petition or Rosary, please contact Rita at 732-422-3136 or Anjanette at 732-398-9881.
Marriage Encounter Now the SPRING is finally here, why not shake off those winter blues and pump some new life into your marriage.
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend gives you the time and tools to revitalize romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage.
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held July 26-28.
Early registration is advisable as space is limited. Phone 1-732-904-9636 for registration and information. For further information visit us at www.aweekendforyourmarriage.com
April Food Pantry Needs
The Food Pantry is in need of the following items for April to replenish their shelves. Cakes Mixes Canned Meals Cake Frosting Canned Meats Laundry Detergent Peanut Butter 16 Oz. Jelly Juice 64 oz. Your continued generosity is much appreciated by our families.
Personal Consecration Opportunity
Looking for a simple way to be spiritually renewed? Looking to develop a deeper relationship with Our Lord? Want to grow in holiness, but are too busy? Set aside just 15 minutes a day for nine days during this Awakening Year to deepen your faith and make a consecration on a personal level to Jesus through Our Lady of Guadalupe. Read, reflect and pray daily with the story of Our Lady and St. Juan Diego. On the ninth day, you are invited to pray the personal consecration prayer, committing yourself to be an active Catholic and sharing your Catholic faith with others. This consecration is easy to fit in your schedule! Just pick the nine days to do this individually or get a small group together!
To find out more about this personal consecration and to access the online version of the Consecration prayers, go to www.lightingheartsonfire.org, click on Prayers, select Personal Consecration and begin today!
If you would rather have a hard copy of the Consecration Prayers, please fill in the order form below and include $3 to cover the cost of the booklet. Any questions, contact Donna Canvin at 908-420-3760 or [email protected]
Please fill out this form, place it in a sealed envelope marked consecration booklet and place it in the collection basket by April 7th.
Print Name:
Phone:
Please include $3 cash or check made out to St. Augustine Church.
2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal As of March 22nd, 2019, the Development Office has received pledges totaling $84,590.25 and payments totaling $72,109.00 from 295 parishioners. This represents 57.9% of our $146,000.00 goal. Thank you for your efforts.
Music Ministry Mass Schedule
The Music Ministry Schedule for the weekend of April 6 & 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent
Saturday 5:00 p.m. –Organist & Cantor Sunday: 10:00 a.m. –Parish Choir 12:00 noon –Organist & Cantor 5:00 p.m. –Organist
Prayer for an End to Infanticide
Jesus, Lord of Life, transform the hearts of all elected leaders to recognize that infanticide is wrong and must not be tolerated. Open hearts and minds to recognize and defend the precious gift of every human life.
Note: To determine your Senators’ votes on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, go to:
2019 Bishops Annual Appeal Help Build a Civilization of Love
Thank you to all who have given so generously to the 2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not made a pledge, there is still time to participate. Mail your gift to: Diocese of Metuchen, Bishop’s Annual Appeal, PO Box 4000, Metuchen, NJ 08840-4000 or give online at www.diometuchen.org/BBA.
2nd QUARTER CHURCH OFFERTORY ENVELOPES FOR 2019 HAVE BEEN MAILED
The 2nd Quarter 2019 Church Offertory Envelopes have been mailed. ALL REGISTERED parishioners should have received your next quarter envelopes. Envelope numbers remain the same.
If you do not receive your envelopes by next week, please notify the Parish Center. In the cases of not receiving your envelopes, please write your envelope number and name on any envelope and place in the collection for proper credit.
If you do not receive offertory envelopes in the mail quarterly, you may not be an active registered parishioner of Saint Augustine. To rectify your status as a parishioner, please contact Liz for registration information or to update your records. One must be a registered parishioner in order to obtain sponsor letters for Baptism and Confirmation.
Thank you for your continued support of your parish through living the gift of stewardship of your time, talent, and treasure! May God continue to bless and sustain you!
HAPPY SPRING!
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross are held on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Below is the suggested schedule for children to attend: April 5 6th Grade April 12 1st & 2nd Grade—Special presentation of the Living Way of the Cross by the children of our parish. April 19 GOOD FRIDAY NO STATIONS OF THE CROSS - ONLY “Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion” 3:00 PM
As many as can are encouraged to attend on this very holy day! This is also a chance to visit the “Shrine of the Tomb of Christ” and venerate the “Relic of the True Cross of Christ.”
If you have children in different grades you can choose one Friday in Lent and attend all together as a family. The children are to sit with their families.
THE EASTER MYSTERY From His Wounded Side We Were Born This is the time of year when we begin to look forward to warmer weather and spring vacations. It is also the time of year when we pause to see where we’ve been and where we should be going. It is the time to recommit ourselves to the Lord.
During Lent, you will notice a basket with decorated index cards by the cross of St. Lucy. Listed on each card is a suggestion of a necessary item to be purchased for an organization that helps those in need. These items will be collected before all the weekend Masses until April 7th. This is our way as a parish to reach out to others through “almsgiving”, one of the spiritual blessings of our Lenten journey. All donations need to be in by April 7th. Anything received after that date will be given to our Food Pantry.
As St. Theresa of Avila said: “We should not attach much value to what we have given God, since we shall receive for the little we have bestowed upon Him much more in this life and in the next.”
We Adore You O Christ and We Praise You, Because By Your Holy Cross You Have
Redeemed the World
Auxiliary Council #6345 The Student Good Citizen Award
St. Augustine of Canterbury Columbiettes Auxiliary will once again include in their State Youth Program the Student Good Citizen Award. This award is limited to Catholic females who are seniors in High School, who display evidence of Leadership, Dependability and Patriotism at home, school and in the community.
In addition to the State Award, Our Local Auxiliary will also be offering an additional monetary award.
Parishioners of Saint Augustine who are interested in applying for this award should contact Dorothy Cuccinelli at [email protected] or 908-208-1078, before April 1st, 2019.
CRS RICE BOWL - ENCOUNTER KUMBA
We encounter Kumba from Sierra Leone, who, through her education, is providing hope for her family and community. How has education given you opportunities in life? How do you use your education for the common good? Visit crsricebowl.org for more information.
RCIA Candidate
Rohan Pannikadavil Rohan is a baptized Catholic seeking the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. He will receive them at the St. Augustine Easter Vigil this year.
PARISH WOMEN’S RETREAT
Need a break from the world? Looking for some way to enhance your Lenten experience? Try the Parish Women’s Retreat! An opportunity to take some time away from your daily routine and renew your spirit in tranquil surroundings. The annual Women’s Retreat, held at Sacred Heart Spirituality Center, run by the Salesian Sisters in Newton, NJ, will be held on April 5, 6, 7. Fr. Timothy Christy, Vicar General of the Diocese of Metuchen will be the Retreat Master. The retreat is open to parish women; non-parishioner women are accommodated if space allows. Cost for the weekend is $215 which includes 5 meals, and 2 nights. For information or to reserve your place, please call or email Barbara Corio at 732-297-8287 or [email protected]. Registration for the retreat is now open. Payment in full upon registration is required for late registrations after March 1, 2019. Checks are made payable to St. Augustine’s Church, with a note on the Memo line “Women’s Retreat”.
Breaking Open the Word Wednesday Evenings School Cafeteria
7:15-8:15 P.M. There is a BOTW meeting this Wednesday,
April 3, 2019
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