SAINT JAMES THE LESS PARISH June 24, 2018 Pastoral Staff Parish Mission Statement St. James the Less Parish is a Christian Community of the Roman Catholic tradition. Our Parish Community is dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus, and as the people of God are called to further the mission of Jesus. We will do this through the Word, Liturgy, Sacrament, Music, Ecumenism, Evangelization, Religious Education of our Children, Prayer and the Honoring of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will deepen our knowledge, skills and understanding of our Faith. We will be Faith based. Above all, we will foster Love by example and serve the needs of others to work towards economic and social development for all people. Baptism: Parents who wish to have their child baptized need to call the Rectory. Preparation classes are required and are by appointment only. Baptisms will be held the first Sunday of every month at 1:00 pm. Sponsors and Godparents: If you are 18 years of age or older, you must register as an adult and be confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you wish to be a Sponsor for Confirmation or a Godparent, you must be an active parishioner and attending Mass. Matrimony: Couples contemplating this Sacrament must contact the Parish Office at least one year in advance. All couples planning marriage must attend Pre-Cana classes or Engaged Encounter. Ministry of the Sick: Parishioners who are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist, please call the Rectory. If you would like to have your name included on the Prayer List in the bulletin, please call the Rectory. RCIA: Adults inquiring about the Catholic Church with a desire to become Catholic are invited to call the Parish Office for more information about the Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults which begins in September and runs through the following Easter. Adoration On Thursdays, Adoration will be held in the Church from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to come for any amount of time. 36 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 Phone: 732-521-0100 Fax: 732-521-8287 Email: [email protected]Reverend Michael Fragoso, Pastor Rev. Joseph Kabali, in Residence Rev. Msgr. Ray Cole Deacon Patrick Smith Kim Bohinski-Smith Parish Catechetical Leader/ Pastoral Asst. Patty Bisignano Administrative Assistant Daily Mass Schedule Morning Prayer Monday - Friday 8:15 am Weekday Mass Monday - Friday 8:30 am Weekend Masses Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 11:00 am, 3:00 pm (Spanish) and 5:00 pm Confession Saturday: 3:00 pm Adult Choir Wednesday: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spanish Choir First Tuesday of the Month 8:00 pm Knights of Columbus Council #6336 83 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg First & third Monday of every month 8:00 pm 732-521-3366 St. James Columbiettes 2nd Thursday of every month 7:00 pm HALL RENTAL AVAILABLE Call Matt Collura (732)691-5416 Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen Every Tuesday 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm St. James Parish Hall Food Pantry Donation First Sunday of every month Music Ministry Kevin Daly - Director of Music Raelee Gold - Cantor St. James Cemetery Mott Avenue, Monroe Twp For more information please contact the Rectory PLOTS AVAILABLE Parish Office Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm M-Th Website: stjamesthelesschurch.org
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SAINT JAMES THE LESS PARISH
June 24, 2018
Pastoral Staff
Parish Mission Statement St. James the Less Parish is a Christian Community of the Roman Catholic tradition. Our Parish Community is dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus, and as the people of God are called to further the mission of Jesus. We will do this through the Word, Liturgy, Sacrament, Music, Ecumenism, Evangelization, Religious Education of our Children, Prayer and the Honoring of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will deepen our knowledge, skills and understanding of our Faith. We will be Faith based. Above all, we will foster Love by example and serve the needs of others to work towards economic and social development for all people.
Baptism: Parents who wish to have their child baptized need to call the Rectory. Preparation classes are required and are by appointment only. Baptisms will be held the first Sunday of every month at 1:00 pm. Sponsors and Godparents: If you are 18 years of age or older, you must register as an adult and be confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you wish to be a Sponsor for Confirmation or a Godparent, you must be an active parishioner and attending Mass. Matrimony: Couples contemplating this Sacrament must contact the Parish Office at least one year in advance. All couples planning marriage must attend Pre-Cana classes or Engaged Encounter. Ministry of the Sick: Parishioners who are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist, please call the Rectory. If you would like to have your name included on the Prayer List in the bulletin, please call the Rectory. RCIA: Adults inquiring about the Catholic Church with a desire to become Catholic are invited to call the Parish Office for more information about the Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults which begins in September and runs through the following Easter.
Adoration On Thursdays, Adoration will be held in the Church from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to come for any amount of time.
Knights of Columbus Council #6336 83 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg
First & third Monday of every month 8:00 pm 732-521-3366
St. James Columbiettes 2nd Thursday of every month
7:00 pm HALL RENTAL AVAILABLE Call Matt Collura (732)691-5416
Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen Every Tuesday
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm St. James Parish Hall
Food Pantry Donation
First Sunday of every month
Music Ministry Kevin Daly - Director of Music
Raelee Gold - Cantor St. James Cemetery
Mott Avenue, Monroe Twp For more information please contact the Rectory
PLOTS AVAILABLE
Parish Office Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm M-Th
Website: stjamesthelesschurch.org
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Prayers for the Sick Emily Amador, Marie Bailey, David & Catherine Bell, Phyllis Bruzzese, Elizabeth “Betty” Cafiero, Arlene Calabro, Agnes Cookson, Catherine Cryan, Thomas Cutchall, Carmela Dacunto, Matthew Dallas, Jonathan DiPierro, Julianna Dubinsky, Sue Facarile, John Fayard, Danny Figler, Toni Hart, Jake Hoenig, Nikolai Hopkins, Eleanor James, Rosemarie Kolessar, Veronica Kreutzer, Albert Larsen, Lucy Lavadera, Savira Londy-Eiben, Nikki Long, Arianna Louis, Gina Louis, Rose Luberecki, Richard Mackie, John Maltby, Michael Marino, Mario Medina, Danielle Mennona, Baby Nicholas Merritt, Edward Migliore, Massimo Migliore, Paul Joseph Migliore, Lily Mizzi, Catherine Bagarello Mondros, Roseleen Murtagh, Michael Nichols, Sr. Guadalupe M. Nieto, MSBT Josephine Pescatore, Linda Reynolds, Ron Ritter, Elijah Sabo, Peggy Schiller, Sr. Helen Sikorski; SGM, John Tancredi, Liza Vivaldo, Emma Voss, Grace Wetzel and Pat Zipf
HYMNS: Gathering: The Great Forerunner of the Morn #717 Preparation: Come to the River #655 Communion: Behold the Lamb #339; Like a Shepherd #607 Recessional: Celtic Alleluia: Sending Forth #376
Collections
1st Collection $ 7,554.00
When we celebrate the feasts of the saints it is usually on the day of their death, that is, the date of their “birth” into eternal life. We celebrate the birth of only three individuals as well as their deaths. Jesus at Christmas and Good Friday, the Blessed Virgin, December 8 and the Assumption (in the Easter Church known as the Dormition of the Theotokos) and also the birth and death of St John the Baptist. It is such an important feast that it supersedes Sunday, like today. John the Baptizer had a mission. It was foretold by the great prophets. He would prepare the way of the Lord. To this he was called from before his birth, as we heard in the first reading from the prophet, “The LORD called me from birth, from my mother's womb he gave me my name.” John went into the desert to live as a hermit eating wild honey and locusts (for those of you who were wondering, locusts are actually kosher, considered “clean food” (yuck)). Then he started preaching repentance and baptizing as a symbol of starting a new life after repentance. Why? to be prepared to accept the Lord when he came. And one day he turned and pointed and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God”. Two of his disciples left him and followed Jesus. One was Andrew who later went to tell his brother Simon (eventually called Peter). St John the Baptizer was the last of the Old Testament prophets. As his father, Zechariah prophesies once he has regained his speech: “You my child shall be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, to give his people knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins.” For generations the people of God waited for the forgiveness of sins. We have it whenever we need it. They longed for it. We take it for granted. They died in their sins because they had no other choice. We die in our sins out of carelessness. Go to Confession!
A Message from Pastor Fr. Michael Fragoso
Stewardship Reflections “…Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.” – ACTS 13:25
Stewardship is a lifestyle, it’s not a program or a process. It’s how we are called to live our lives twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week! It challenges us to live “God-centered” lives, not “self-centered” lives. Reflect on your daily activities, do you do them for the glory of God or for the glory of your own name?
LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THE WEEK/ LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
MASS INTENTIONS Monday, June 25th to Sunday, July 1st
Monday Weekday 8:30 am Mary Modzelewski r/b Mary Kane & Family Tuesday Weekday 8:30 am Donald Trump r/b Marie Grillo Wednesday Weekday 8:30 am Donald Reynolds r/b Eileen Pross Anna Sgroi r/b Giovanni Randazzo Thursday St Irenaeus 8:30 am Marion Routé r/b son, David Friday St. Peter & St. Paul 8:30 am Carlo & Catherine Lovi r/b Gary, Daria & Jennie Saturday Vigil of Sunday 4:00 pm Harold R Sabo r/b Mary Lou Sabo Sunday Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Elizabeth Dowe r/b Joe & Judy Pugliese Madeline DeStefano r/b Ruth & Todd Benedict 11:00 am For the people of St James 3:00 pm Donald Brehm r/b Mary Kane & Family Juana Lugo-Marrero r/b daughter Aida & Family 5:00 pm Publio Pascual Aliwalas r/b Roy & Christine Rodriguez Patricia Fox r/b Angelo Deliso
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Join the Columbiettes! We are a charitable and social network of Catholic women dedicated to caring and sharing. Our works center on assisting the less fortunate, helping the homeless, funding local charities and supporting seminarians/postulants. Share your “God-given” talents to help us help others! For more information, please call Joanne Rizzo at (732) 521-5724.
Join the Knights of Columbus! If you are a practicing Catholic man interested in helping those in need, serving our Parish and growing in your faith, then we are the group for you! We are a band of brothers, a network of men in communities around the world, dedicated to our Church and charitable works. For more information: www.stjameskofc6336.com. To become a member, please call Joe Bisignano at (732) 666-3060.
Full Tuition Raffle
Saint John Vianney High School Valued at $12,995.00 Tickets are $25.00 each or 5 for $100.00 Drawing is on Monday, 06/25/2018
Contact Julie Pasquale 732-739-0800 ext. 121
for tickets and detailed exclusions.
LIBRARY NEWS
The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave, announce the dates of the Summer Beach Book
Sale commencing June 13 and closing June 25. Purchase a grocery size bag of books for only $5. Include fiction, non-fiction and children's books.
Cuando celebramos las fiestas de los santos, generalmente es el día de su muerte, es decir, la fecha de su "nacimiento" a la vida eterna. Celebramos el nacimiento y la muerte de solo tres personas. Jesús en Navidad y Viernes Santo, la Santísima Virgen, 8 de diciembre y la Asunción (en la Iglesia Oriental conocida como la Dormición de la Theotokos) y también el nacimiento y la muerte de San Juan Bautista. Es una fiesta tan importante que reemplaza el domingo, como hoy. Juan el Bautista tenía una misión. Fue predicho por los grandes profetas. Él prepararía el camino del Señor. A esto fue llamado desde antes de su nacimiento, como escuchamos en la primera lectura del profeta: "El Señor me llamó desde el vientre de mi madre; cuando aún estaba yo en el seno materno, él pronunció mi nombre.” Juan fue al desierto a vivir como un ermitaño comiendo miel silvestre y langostas (una especie de saltamontes o grillo). Luego comenzó a predicar el arrepentimiento y el bautismo como un símbolo de comenzar una nueva vida después del arrepentimiento. ¿Por qué? estaba preparado al pueblo para aceptar al Señor cuando llegara. Y un día se volvió, señaló y dijo: “¡Ahi va! el Cordero de Dios.” Dos de sus discípulos lo dejaron y siguieron a Jesús. Uno fue Andrés que luego fue a contarle a su hermano Simón (luego llamado Pedro). San Juan el Bautista fue el último de los profetas del Antiguo Testamento. Como su padre, Zacarías profetiza una vez que ha recuperado el habla: "Tú, hijo mío, serás llamado profeta del Altísimo; porque irás delante del Señor para preparar su camino, para dar a su pueblo el conocimiento de la salvación por el perdón de sus pecados. " Por generaciones, el pueblo de Dios esperó el perdón de los pecados. Nosotros lo tenemos cuando lo necesitemos. Ellos lo anhelaban. Nosotros lo damos por hecho. Ellos murieron en sus pecados porque no tenían otra opción. Nosotros morimos en nuestros pecados por descuido. ¡Confiésense!
Intenciones para la Misa Intenciones para la Misa , $10 cada Misa.
Sacramento de la Confesión Domingo 2:00 pm.
Ministry Schedule
Weekend of June 30th/July 1st
Mass Lector Eucharistic
Minister Eucharistic
Minister Eucharistic
Minister Altar Server
Saturday 4:00 pm
Ed Moke Ann Fletcher Dan Jolly Pat Moke Angela Oskierko
Marcus Pena Vincent Wilson
Sunday 8:00 am
Susan Rudy Bob Janzekovich Cathy Janzekovich Anne Mendoker Anthony Cioffi
11:00 am Angelo Deliso Barbara Cooper Ronnie Emerson Jackie Roca Shawn Cooper
Mark Giordano, Liam Iannacone
5:00 pm Lois Castrovince Judith Chuisano Daria Ludas Denise Halpin Charlotte Taylor
Ashley & Veronique Waters
Un mensaje del Pastor P. Michael Fragoso
Misa Diocesana de la Hispanidad Viernes, 28 de septiembre de 2018
7:30 pm Cathedral of St Francis of Assisi Celebrante Y Homilista: 548 Main Street Rev. Kevin Kelly Metuchen, NJ 08840 Parrozuia Sagrada Familia New Brunswick, NJ Ministerio Hispano Diocese of Metuchen: 732-243-4573
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FOOD COLLECTION The weekend of June 30th/July 1st,
we will be collecting food for the Deacons' Food Cupboard in Jamesburg. Some items needed: Hamburger Helper and canned vegetables. Please leave all items in the back room of the Church. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
St. James Rosary Altar Society
The St James Rosary Altar Society will be reciting the Rosary before all Masses next weekend. They will begin thirty (30) minutes before Mass times.
Join in anytime you arrive to Mass. Please come in quietly if the rosary is already in progress.
Parish Intention of the month As we approach summer with open windows and doors, let us each become the open door through which others can enter to meet and learn about our Lord and Savior.
The Diocese of Metuchen
Family Life Office
Mass for the Mercy of God For healing from the effects of the opioid epidemic Thurs., June 28th 7:00 pm St John Neumann Pastoral Center Chapel 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, NJ Any person or family whose life has been touched by the pain of addiction or loss, or who seeks the grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the struggle to recovery is welcome. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the Mass. For more information please visit the website at: diometuchen.org/healingmass or call (732)243-4573 or email [email protected]
Adult Formation Summer Program 8 Encounters with Jesus according to the
Gospel of John
Please join Fr Michael on Thursday, June 28th at 1:30 pm in the Parish Hall. This week’s lesson is: The World
Bishop Ahr High School Boys Basketball Camp
Grades 5 – 9 DATE: July 16th - July 20th TIME: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm COST: $150.00 PLACE: Bishop Ahr High School One Tingley Lane Edison, NJ 08820 Make checks payable to Bishop Ahr HS. Applications can be found on the website under Athletics or contact Mike Wolfthal (Athletic Director) at (732) 549-1108 X606 or email [email protected].
Save the Date
The St James Fall Festival will be held
on October 6th. Be on the look out for
more information.
Rosary Garden
Bridget Bolan, a parishioner of St James, will be working on her Girl Scout Gold Award. The project she has chosen to do is A ROSARY GARDEN. The garden will be located next to the rectory building. It will consist of a statue of Our Blessed Mother in the center with bushes and flowers surrounding her. The shape of the rosary will be filled with small stones and stepping stones will be used for the beads of the rosary. She will also be putting in several benches and a kneeler located in front of the Blessed Mother. Anyone willing to help or if you would like to donate items please contact Bridget at (732)710-2931.
