Saint Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church 45 Henderson Road, Kendall Park, New Jersey 08824 “Churchweek” January 24th, 2021 Reverend Canon Robert G. Lynam, KCHS, Pastor Deacon Denis F. Mayer, KHS Deacon James Rivera Sister Ruthann McGoldrick, SCC, Pastoral Associate Sister Mary Louise Shulas, MPF, LHS, Principal/Superior Mr. Edward Modzelewski, Vice Principal Sister Barbara Takacs, MPF, Director of Religious Education Sister Parish Mary, Mother of Mercy, Mongolia Year of St. Joseph, Patron Saint of the Universal Church 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 1:00 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, in the Augustine Room. 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, 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. 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: Summer (732) 297-3000 Monday—Friday Hours: 9 AM- 12 NOON & 1 PM-3 PM 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
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Saint Augustine of Canterbury
Roman Catholic Church 45 Henderson Road, Kendall Park,
New Jersey 08824
“Churchweek”
January 24th, 2021 Reverend Canon Robert G. Lynam, KCHS, Pastor
Sister Mary Louise Shulas, MPF, LHS, Principal/Superior
Mr. Edward Modzelewski, Vice Principal
Sister Barbara Takacs, MPF, Director of Religious Education
Sister Parish Mary, Mother of Mercy, Mongolia
Year of St. Joseph, Patron Saint of the
Universal Church
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 1:00 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, in the Augustine Room. 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, 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.
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.
THE BLESSING OF THE STAINED GLASS WINDOW OF SAINT JOSEPHINE BAHKITA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH
12noon Mass
The Most Reverend Archbishop Gabriele Caccia
Apostolic Nuncio
Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations
Celebrant
His Excellency
Mr. Omer Mohamed Ahmed Siddig
Permanent Representative of the Republic of Sudan
to the United Nations
His Excellency
Mr. Akuei Bona Malwal
Permanent Representative of the Republic of South Sudan
to the United Nations
Presentation of the First Class Relic of
Saint Josephine Bahkita
Her Feast Day—February 8th
Stained Glass window will be placed in the
Chapel of the Saints
January 24th, 2021 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
SATURDAY 5:00 pm Deceased Family & Friends Of Anne Villanova
SUNDAY Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Helen Marie Martin: req. Joseph & Edith Martin 10:00 am Aaron C. Kearns: req. The Schulte Family 12:00 pm Paul Meszaros & Lewis H. Pearce: req. Anne Pearce 5:00 pm Lorelei Berkery: req. Mary Ann Almestica
MONDAY Conversion of St. Paul 9:00 am Carol O’Rourke: req. Lawrence J. O’Rourke 7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration
TUESDAY Sts. Timothy & Titus 9:00 am Margaret Varga: req. Jeanne Varga
WEDNESDAY St. Angela Merici 9:00 am Robert M. Rauen: req. Janice Horvath
THURSDAY St. Thomas Aquinas 9:00 am Janet Schurig: req. Her Dad Robert Schurig
FRIDAY 9:00 am Frank Wiley, Sr.: req. Dorothy Wiley
SATURDAY 9:00 am All Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. A’s 5:00 pm Elizabeth Golubieski: req. John & Linda Golubieski
SUNDAY Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Bruce Bergmiller: req Joseph & Edith Martin 10:00 am Leonard Rosey: req. Jill Garrin 12:00 pm Daniel Anderl: req. Bob & Pat Mate 5:00 pm Rose Coppola: req. Mr. & Mrs. Giuseppe Scotto D’Aniello
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Acts 22:3-16; Mk 16:15-18
Tuesday: 2 Tm 1:1-8; Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Mk 4:1-20
Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Mk 4:21-25
Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Mk 4:35-41
Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk1:21-28
MEDITATION FOR JANUARY 24th 2021 Prepare each day for the end of our earthly lives.
There is an ancient practice of reflection on mortality that goes as far back as Socrates: Mementa Mori, or Remember, thou art mortal. Today’s Scriptures are perfect for the Christian spiritual practice of thinking about our life, and eventual death-a reminder that or ultimate goal in faith is to live with God after this life. Awareness of our own
mortality should spur us to act righteously each day. At God’s command, Jonah goes to Nineveh, prophesying destruction. The citizens of Nineveh repent and are spared. Saint Paul urges the Corinthians to act in a way that reflects the passing away of this world. In the Gospel, Jesus arrives in Galilee, proclaiming the time of fulfillment has arrived, and that all are to repent, and believe in the Gospel. The Apostles Simon, Andrew, James and John leave their lives as fishermen to follow his.
SPIRITUAL REMEMBRANCE Week of January 24th, 2021
TABERNACLE CANDLES In Memory of Walter J. Yuras, Sr.
Donated by Tammy Stempinski
“Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Mark 1:17 Jesus’ call to “follow me” is a call to all
Christians! The call is in the here and now, in our present circumstances, not when we think we are “ready” or have everything in order. Good stewardship of our God-given gifts means that things aren’t always going to go according to our schedule and that God has a much better plan in store for ach of us.
January 17th $15,063.00
The 1st Quarter envelopes for 2021 were sent out on December 2nd. They are being held back at the Kearney Post Office facility Please use a plain envelope or the special envelopes in the Gathering Area with your name & envelope number until they are received. Some parishioners have received their envelopes.
INTENTIONS OF OUR HOLY FATHER We are invited to unite with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, for this universal intention during the month of January. Human fraternity. May the Lord give us the grace to
live in full fellowship with our brothers and sisters of other religions, praying for one another, open to all.
SANCTUARY FLOWERS In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Domenico Coppola
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Giuseppe Scotto D’Aniela
Welcome to Our “Little One” Who was Baptized into Christ
January 17th, 2021 Brett Daniel Spilatore
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR PARISH OFFICE
Are you new to the area? Are you a registered member of the parish?? Are you moving???
If you have recently moved into the area and have not yet registered in the parish, we encourage you to become a registered member. You may do so in a variety of ways: you can ask an usher for a registration packet after Mass; by stopping by or calling the Parish Office to obtain a registration packet. Once registered, you will receive quarterly mailing of parish offertory envelopes.
The use of an Offertory envelope helps us to track Mass attendance which affects your status as an active or inactive parishioner. Mass attendance, not the content of the offertory envelope, is reviewed twice a year and a letter is sent to those who have not used their envelopes in a specified time period.
It is necessary to be an ACTIVE, REGISTERED member of the parish in order to obtain Sponsor Letters which are needed to act as Godparents for Baptism or Sponsors for Confirmation. Sponsor letters cannot be given to those considered inactive (or not registered). We also ask that anyone seeking to be married in our church or to baptize a child be registered in the parish. If you are moving out of the parish, please contact the office around the time of your move so we may change our records accordingly and avoid sending you envelopes you don’t need.
Any questions, please call the Parish Office, 732-297-3000.
THIS WEEKS CALENDAR Monday Jan. 25 7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration 8:00 pm Outreach Ministry Meeting 8:30 pm AA Meeting
Tuesday Jan. 26 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting
Wednesday Jan. 27 7:15 pm BOTW Meeting
Friday Jan. 29 7:00 pm K/C Meeting
Saturday Jan. 30 11:30 am Confessions
Sunday Jan. 31 8:00 am RCIA
RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
We need your help!
Pope Francis said that every Christian is an active agent of evangelization. Every Christian who has encountered the love of
God in Christ Jesus is a missionary. And if a person has welcomed this love that gives the meaning to his life, he cannot contain the desire to communicate it to others. We have a wonderful RCIA team, ready and willing to share the faith with those who seek a relationship with Jesus in the truth of the Catholic faith. But we need your help in identifying those who are possible candidates. It may be a neighbor, a friend, a family member or even a spouse whom you would recommend to us. RCIA is for those who have never been baptized, for those baptized in another Christian faith who would like to become Catholic or for baptized Catholics who need both First Communion and Confirmation to complete their Sacraments of Initiation. If you have discussed this possibility with anyone or know anyone who may be interested, please call the Parish Office (732-297-3000) and we will contact them immediately. Thank you for your help! Deacon Denis
REST IN PEACE Please remember the following parishioners who have died in your prayers, and for the families who mourn their loss. Michael Klimcsak Rita Ellen Pagura Husband of Claudette Mother of Julie Ferrara 25 Wisteria Court 54 Stillwell Road Monroe, NJ 08831 Kendall Park, NJ 08824
Lorelei Berkery Mother of Geralyn Berkery
139 E The Orchards East Windsor, NJ 08512
OUR LADY OF FATIMA STATUE This week the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be in the home of the Julie Riego. Please remember to pick up the 2 black bags and returning them and the statue back to the priest’s sacristy on Saturday, January.30th, 2021. While this virus is still circulating, would you please wipe down the statue with disinfectant not alcohol. Thank you for taking Our Lady on a journey through our parish.
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PARISH STAFF Marc Kollar, Administrative Assistant Kate O’Donnell, School Assistant to Pastor Mary Ann Almestica, Bulletin Secretary Donna Canvin, Religious Education Secretary William R. Berg, Director of Music Daria Dragan, Leader of Song Bobby Beaton, Facility Manager Anthony Beaton, Asst. Facility Manager Debbie Jarosz, School Maintenance PASTORAL BOARD John Golubieski, Kathleen Lakarosky, Trustees Barbara Corio, Byron Dyer, Peter Frein, Donald Joworisak, Marc Kollar, Deacon Denis F. Mayer,KHS, Sister Ruthann McGoldrick,SCC, Edward Modzelewski, Jr., Leilani Okamura, Deacon James Rivera, Sister Mary Louise Shulas,MPF, LHS, Peter Varisco, Sister Barbara Takacs,MPF SOCIAL MINISTRIES (Under the patronage of St. Vincent de Paul) Adventures in Reading Lisa Jackson 692-0503 Archivists/Historians Marc Kollar 672-4544 Bereavement Ministry Deacon Jim Rivera 672-3636 Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen Barbara Corio 297-8287 Fix-It-Up Ministry John Burke 355-0562 Food Pantry Pat Lombardi 609-642-8437 Colleen Jackson 692-0503 Lisa Jackson 692-0503 Food Pantry/New Brunswick Walter Mulyk 309-2142 Giving Tree/Giving Cross Janine Rosamilia 991-5333 Hands Across The Sea Rita Taylor 247-8396 Hospital Ministry Barbara A. Corio 297-8287 House of Hope—Prison Ministry Paul Dwyer 794-3069 Manna Ministry Lisa Jackson 692-0503 Pat Lombardi 609-642-8437 Mother’s Circle Helen Rivera 422-1611 Nursing Home/Hospital Ministry Sister Ruthann McGoldrick, SCC 297-3000 Outreach Ministry Diaconate Candidate Harry DeFreitas 297-9713 Parish Breakfast Ministry Tom DeLuca/Jim Crowley 821-0412 Parish Family Ministry Denise Federico 917-846-4186 Parish Prayer Link Marc Kollar 297-3000
Respect Life Ministry Our Lady of Guadalupe Donna Canvin 908-420-3760 VITA Len & Laura Riccardi 422-2232 Sanctuary Guild Janine Rosamilia 732-991-5333 Welcoming Ministry Rita Taylor 247-8396
SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT MINISTRIES Family Life Ministry Donna DiPane 422-1446 Youth Ministry Colleen Paras [email protected]
LITURGICAL LIFE MINISTRIES Lectors Denise Avrutik 422-6692 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist John Taikina 421-5675 Choir Director-(Adult/Young Adult/Youth/Children) William Berg 297-3000 Folk Group John Seber 821-0257 Ushers Joseph Buono 422-4899 Altar Servers Alex Romano MC–Scheduling 798-6919 Austin Forsythe, Scheduling 428-0652 Adrian Gaspar, Scheduling 668-1820 Bridget Lobo, Accountability 939-1783 Sacristans Lupe Limjuco, Barbara Corio, Ed Johnson Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Deacon Denis Mayer & the RCIA Team 297-3000 PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Athletic Association Edward Modzelewski, Director 821-1115 Columbiettes Council #6345 Mary Kate Walsh, President 873-2549 Home School Association Leilani Okamura, President 908-829-5229 Knights of Columbus Byron Dyer, Grand Knight 821-7585 COMMUNITY GATHERINGS Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings on Monday Evenings at 8:00 PM in Fr. McGivney Hall MINISTRY TO OUR “LITTLE ONES!” CHILDREN’S MASS is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of the month at the 10 AM Mass (Oct. - May) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION—All children in grades first through eighth must be registered in our Religious Education Program or be attending our School. Call: 732-297-3011.
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