SAINT JOHN 1805 Penbrook Terrace Linden, New Jersey 07036 Rev. Robert G. McBride, J.C.L. ................................... Pastor Rev. Paul Passant Rev. Nnaemeka Andrew Onyemaobi Rev. Philip Latronico....................... Emmaus/C.Y.O. Director Deacon Edward Campanella ................... Pastoral Associate Deacon Michael York ................... Religious Ed. Coordinator Deacon Timothy A. Kennedy ................... Pastoral Associate Dr. Deborah Egan, Ed.D. ................................ School Principal Amy Giglio................... Sacrament Preparation Coordinator CONFESSIONS: Monday through Friday after 7:00 pm Mass. Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm & 7:45 pm, Sunday: 7:45 pm. BAPTISMS: Parents are asked to contact the Religious Education Office in the sixth month of pregnancy for Baptism Classes. (732-388-1253) MARRIAGES: Contact the rectory at least one year in advance & before making other arrangements. SICK CALLS: Any hour - Day or Night HOSPITAL VISITATION: Contact Rectory RESPECT LIFE: Holy Hour for life and liberty every Monday at 7:00 pm Cenacle for Life Rosary, Thursdays at 8:00 & 9:00 am CRISIS PREGNANCY HELP: Any woman who is pregnant and in need of assistance should never feel that abortion is her only option. Personal and confidential assistance is available at the following numbers: CCS - Pat Chiarello ............................ 201-246-7379 Crisis Pregnancy Helpline.................. 1-888-4-OPTIONS Birthright........................................... 1-800-550-4900 Post Abortion Healing ....................... 1-877-HOPE 4 ME Rectory Phone....................................................................908-486-6363 Rectory Fax..........................................................................908-486-5345 Parish E-mail ................................................................. [email protected]Parish Website ..................................................................www.sjanj.net School Website .................................................................www.sjanj.org Serving: Clark, Cranford, Linden, Rahway & Winfield, New Jersey MASSES Saturday ............................................................................. 8:30 am Saturday Evening .............................................. 5:30 & 7:00 pm Sundays .... 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am, 12:00 & 7:00 pm (Youth) Daily (Monday to Friday) ............. 7:00, 8:30 am & 7:00 pm Eve of Holy Days ............................................................. 7:00 pm Holy Days ................. 7:00, 8:30 am, 12:00 noon & 7:00 pm First Fridays...................................... 7:00, 8:30 am & 7:00 pm DEVOTIONS Miraculous Medal Novena Mondays .................................................... 8:30 am & 7:00 pm Our Lady of Fatima Devotions First Saturdays................................................................ 8:30 am Rosary ............................................................ Mondays, 6:40 pm Perpetual Adoration......................................... 24 hours a day December 22, 2019 IMPORTANT NUMBERS School ......................................................................................... 732-388-1360 Religious Education Office ................................................. 732-388-1253 St. John the Apostle Food Pantry .................................... 732-388-1216 Respect Life Office................................................................. 973-497-4350 THE APOSTLE Catholic Community
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SAINT JOHN
1805 Penbrook Terrace � Linden, New Jersey 07036
Rev. Robert G. McBride, J.C.L. ...................................Pastor Rev. Paul Passant Rev. Nnaemeka Andrew Onyemaobi Rev. Philip Latronico....................... Emmaus/C.Y.O. Director Deacon Edward Campanella ...................Pastoral Associate Deacon Michael York ................... Religious Ed. Coordinator Deacon Timothy A. Kennedy...................Pastoral Associate Dr. Deborah Egan, Ed.D. ................................ School Principal Amy Giglio................... Sacrament Preparation Coordinator
CONFESSIONS: Monday through Friday after 7:00 pm Mass. Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm & 7:45 pm, Sunday: 7:45 pm.
BAPTISMS: Parents are asked to contact the Religious Education Office in the sixth month of pregnancy for Baptism Classes. (732-388-1253)
MARRIAGES: Contact the rectory at least one year in advance & before making other arrangements.
SICK CALLS: Any hour - Day or Night
HOSPITAL VISITATION: Contact Rectory
RESPECT LIFE: Holy Hour for life and liberty every Monday at 7:00 pm Cenacle for Life Rosary, Thursdays at 8:00 & 9:00 am
CRISIS PREGNANCY HELP: Any woman who is pregnant and in need of assistance should never feel that abortion is her only option. Personal and confidential assistance is available at the following numbers:
CCS - Pat Chiarello ............................ 201-246-7379 Crisis Pregnancy Helpline.................. 1-888-4-OPTIONS Birthright........................................... 1-800-550-4900 Post Abortion Healing....................... 1-877-HOPE 4 ME
Daily (Monday to Friday) ............. 7:00, 8:30 am & 7:00 pm Eve of Holy Days .............................................................7:00 pm Holy Days ................. 7:00, 8:30 am, 12:00 noon & 7:00 pm First Fridays...................................... 7:00, 8:30 am & 7:00 pm
DEVOTIONS � Miraculous Medal Novena Mondays .................................................... 8:30 am & 7:00 pm Our Lady of Fatima Devotions First Saturdays................................................................ 8:30 am Rosary ............................................................ Mondays, 6:40 pm Perpetual Adoration......................................... 24 hours a day
December 22, 2019
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
School......................................................................................... 732-388-1360 Religious Education Office ................................................. 732-388-1253 St. John the Apostle Food Pantry .................................... 732-388-1216 Respect Life Office................................................................. 973-497-4350
THE APOSTLE Catholic Community
Page 1 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 22. 2019 Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, December 21, St. Peter Canisius 8:30 am Stephanie Ottowski FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 5:30 pm Chester Lystash 7:00 pm Edward Ottowski Sunday, December 22 7:30 am Emilia Belunis 9:00 am Deceased Members of Reynolds & Dowling Families 10:30 am Marguerite & Richard Canavan 12:00 pm Bob Guenther Jr. & Sr. 7:00 pm Helen & James Koch Monday, December 23, St. John of Kanty 7:00 am Marion Malik 8:30 am Anna, Chales & Harold LaFay 7:00 pm Tricia Hulanick Tuesday, December 24 7:00 am Marie & Henry Dreer 8:30 am Richard Donahue Jr. & Sr. VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS 4:00 pm Intentions of the Parish 5:30 pm Intentions of the Parish 7:00 pm Intentions of the Parish 10:00 pm Intentions of the Parish Wednesday, December 25, THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 7:00 am Intentions of the Parish 9:00 am Intentions of the Parish 10;30 am Intentions of the Parish 12:00 pm Intentions of the Parish NO 7 PM MASS Thursday, December 26, St. Stephen 7:00 am John Barcas, Sr. 8:30 am Stephen Burczynski 7:00 pm Stanley Pientak, Jr. – 11th Anniversary Friday, December 27, St. John The Apostle 7:00 am Richard Canavan 8:30 am Benjamin & Noreen Hickey 7:00 pm Emma & Vincent Mullin Saturday, December 28, The Holy Innocents 8:30 am Patrick & Catherine Canavan THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH 5:30 pm Pat Martucci, Sr. 7:00 pm Stephanie & Frank Ottowski Sunday, December 29 7:30 am Deceased Members of The Falowski and Ottowski Families 9:00 am Carmella & Frank Averso 10:30 am Caren Hendrickson 12:00 pm Bob Guenther Jr. & Sr. 7:00 pm Nancy Holencsak *Masses at 7:00 am are in the HF Chapel, McGuinness Ctr.
Let Us Pray For The Deceased And Their Families Mary Goodall, Sheri Hudak, Peter Tran (Father of Fr. Luke Tran)
The Word of the Lord First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14 Ahaz receives from Isaiah a prophecy that he will be successful in war and is urged to ask for a sign that the prophecy is true. The sign is “The virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel.” Second Reading: Romans 1:1-7 Paul greets the Romans by pointing out that Jesus is the Christ who was promised to them in Scripture. He, Paul, is the apostle favored with the task of spreading the name of Christ to all. Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24 In a brief, straightforward, simple narrative, Matthew recounts the events leading to Jesus’ birth. He details the appearance of the angel in a dream to Joseph and stresses that “All this happened to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophets.”
Memorials For The Week of December 22 , 2019 Altar Candles: Emilia Belunis Tabernacle Candles: Stanley &
Dolores Sawicki Perpetual Adoration: Alfred & Genevieve Zyla Sanctuary Lamp: Stanley Pientak, Jr. Bread & Wine: Pat Martucci, Sr.
All bulletin articles must be approved by our Pastor, Fr. Bob,and submitted to [email protected] by 5 pm Monday of the week of publication
Evening Prayer will be celebrated at 5 pm on Saturdays during Advent.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK SUN Is 7:10-14; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24 MON Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66 TUE Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79 WED Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1- 25 or 1:18-25 Night: Is 9:1-6; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 THUR Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22 FRI 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 SAT 1 Jn 1:5-2:2; Mt 2:13-18
THE STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Through Sunday, December 15, 2019
Weekly Budget Need - FY’ 20 $ 17,484. Actual Weekly Collection 12,756 Surplus (Deficit) $ (4,728)
Thank you for your consistent generosity!
Page 2 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 22. 2019 Schedule Of Events For December 21-29
Songs For Celebration Entrance Hymn: O Come, Divine Messiah #279 Offertory: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming #302 Communion: My Soul Rejoices #120 Sending Forth: Let the King of Glory Come #285
Please Pray for Our Sick and Their Caregivers
Helen Angelo John Jewtuch Judith Bayou Angie Kennedy Joan Bernacki Mary E. Lanzillo Joel Rivera Barbara Lipari Theresa Rogoz Louis F. Lopez Joan Roszkowski John Bernacki William Stypa Lofgren Robert Rusnak Frank Biondi Mary Jo Mackowski Joanne Russo Betty Hora Boetsch Mary Masluck Bob Smorol Nicole Coupaud Carl Matyas Pat Smorol James Desiderio Claire A. Miller Alexa Rose Veit Anthony Fiorillo Jr. Jean Mizejewski Larry Wheat Genelyn Pijuan Stephen Mizejewski Nancy Whelan Tony Fiorillo Sr. Albert Moore Skip Whelan Loren Gonczi John Paffrath Katherine Graba Dolores Parisi Emilia Grabska Rose Ann Parisi Matt Hall John Passant Baby Holden Juan Perez Helen Imiolek Janet Petrone Please Pray for Our Troops CPL David L. Borowski USMC Mercylinda V. Miro, USN LCPL RSSGT Andrew Caprio, USAF Chris Niedziocha USMC HM3 Lance Dearing, USN Joseph Orth, USMC Lt. John DeLorenso Lt. Anthony Parenti USMC SPC Matthew Lambert Lt Jeffrey A. Regep USAPFC PO3 Thomas Maes, USN USMC Justin Roskowski, USN SGT Alex Makarucha, USANG CPL Norbert Sieczkowski MAJ SPC Dominic P. Mansour USA Lt Cdr. Frank J. Walter III, Lt. Gregory Melencio, USA TThis Sunday's Handel's Messiah at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart with the NJ Symphony Orchestra is sold out, but you can still enjoy the performance broadcast LIVE at 7 p.m. on radio WQXR 105 FM. https://bit.ly/34u6AUy
SAT Boy Scouts Wreath & Grave Blanket Sale 10 am – 8 pm in Church Parking Lot Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions
SUN Boy Scouts Wreath & Grave Blanket Sale after all Masses Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions
MON Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions TUE Christmas Eve Masses are as follows:
4 PM, 5:30 PM with Children’s Choir 7 PM & 10 PM Concelebrated Mass of Christmas
WED Christmas Day Masses are as follows: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am and 12:00 Noon NO 7 PM
THU Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions Charismatic Prayer Group in Library 7:45 pm
FRI Mil Ave Devotion in HF Chapel 10:00 am – 4 pm Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions Families of Nazareth in Library at 7:45 pm
SAT Confessions 1:00 – 2:00 pm Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions
SUN Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions
Dec. 21-22 Lector Altar Server Extraordinary
Minister of Holy Communion
Saturday, 5:30 PM
Maria Chaillet Salvatore Delano Gyrord Gregoire NOT FILLED
Charles Salanga Joanne Seebode Patrick Virgili Shirley Virgili
Saturday, 7:00 PM
Ken Goldstein Alyssa Martel Valerie Ranaletta Joseph Ranalletta
Arlene Casey Ceil Obester Angie Pena Frank Yorke
Sunday, 7:30 AM
Carl Weilandics
NOT FILLED Fannie Loughran William Neiman John Woolley NOT FILLED
Sunday, 9:00 AM
Jonathan Falkowski
Sebastian Mohwinkel Luchia Nativo Sebastian Nativo
Jim Campanelli Barbara Malandro Frank McGovern Jr. Frank Tremmel
Sunday, 10:30 AM
Michael Young John Giglio Elizabeth Rivas Joshua Vega
Tom Dutkiewicz Jack Gray Michele Gray Audrey Heyder
Sunday, 12:00 PM
Lauri Kanapsky
Sharon Efobi Colllins Efobi Oscar Efobi
JoAnn Brink Ann-Margaret Gualtieri Richard Gualtieri Rudy Rohlik
Children’s Liturgy – 10:30 am Gathering: Emmanuel #299 Presentation Christ, Circle Round Us #284 Communion: Christ, Be Our Light # 824 Sending Forth: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus # 296
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of Jesus Christ’s REAL presence
in the Holy Eucharist.
The Perpetual Adoration Chapel looks to have two hourly adorers scheduled for every hour of the week. Presently,
there are some hours with only one hourly adorer. The following hours are in need of a second hourly adorer
Sunday 8 am & 5 pm Call or text Anne Tel # 908-247-6998
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St. John the Apostle’s 3rd annual January 4, 2020 - Women’s New Year’s Breakfast [email protected] (women) 908) 670-3886 8:30-11:30 am, Good Food, Fun and Prizes *********************************************** A Note from Fr. Luke: I will go to Vietnam for a Mission from February 3 to February 22 to visit the lepers, orphanages and the poor. If you want to give a donation, please write the check to VN-SHEP and send to: Attention: Fr. Luke, Christ the King, 411 Rutgers Ave., Hillside NJ 07205. Thank you!
Save the Date: Just a Reminder to mark your calendars for Sunday, January 12, 2020. St. Johns will be holding its winter blood drive in the Sr. Donna Marie O'Brien auditorium between the hours of 8:30 am & 1:30 pm. More information will be available in future bulletins. How to Report Abuse The Archdiocese takes very seriously any and all allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the clergy, Religious and lay staff of the Archdiocese. We encourage anyone with knowledge of an act of sexual misconduct to inform us immediately so that we may take appropriate action to protect others and provide support to victims of sexual abuse. Individuals who wish to report an allegation of sexual misconduct may do so by calling the Archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection at (201) 401-3256.
Feast Day of St. John The Apostle Feastday: December 27
Patron: of love, loyalty, friendships, and authors
St. John’s Discount Card will be available for sale for $15 after all masses this weekend. You can also get them at the Rectory. The card gives you savings all year long at 20 local establishments like Chili’s, Jersey Mikes, Friendlys and more! Detailed flyers are available at the back of the church. Thank you for your support!
St. John The Apostle Rosary Altar Society will be sponsoring a raffle. Raffle books will be available December 21st through 1:00 pm, December 29th. Drawing will be held at 8:00 pm on the 29th. Tickets are $2.00 or $20.00 for a book of 10. Proceeds go to the Rosary-Altar Special Projects and Maintenance of Altar and Church. Winners need not be present. Prizes are a 50” T.V., Basket of Wine (must be over 21) and a $100 ShopRite gift card. The prizes are donated by ShopRite. Thank you for your support. Fran Mekula, President.
TThe Priests, Deacons and Staff of St. John the Apostle Church Wish You and Your Families A Very Blessed Christmas
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St. John’s Family Page
The Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying: Ask for a sign from the Lord, your God; let it be deep as the netherworld, or high as the sky! King Ahaz of Jerusalem was in a crisis. He did not have the resources to defeat his enemies. Instead of trusting in God, who wanted to share His power – he turns to the King of Assyria. In paying homage to the Assyrian King, he would be accepting their pagan practices. Regardless, the prophet Isaiah promises a sign. Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel. Emmanuel means “God-with-us. This is great news! God is always with us. However, sometimes we forget and choose to solve our problems and face life’s challenges on our own. God does not hold our past sins and failures against us. Rather, He gently invites us to seek Him in His mercy, especially in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. God wanted to rescue King Ahaz, despite all his past unfaithfulness and so God wants to help us too! God made Himself present to King Ahaz and so He does to us as well. Through him we have received the grace of apostleship. As an apostle, St. Paul brought the Good News of Jesus Christ to the people of his time. We too are called to make Jesus present in our time and place. In order to do so, we must open our minds and hearts to the presence and action of Jesus Christ.
The season of Advent is to help us to realize the presence of Jesus Christ already in our midst. His presence alone brings us freedom, peace and joy. When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him… We see that Joseph trusted in God’s word and was obedient to that word. We find the same deep level of trust in Mary: Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word. (Lk1:38) Mary and Joseph are pillars of trust. We trust in the promises that we receive through Jesus Christ – forgiveness of sin, with-us always and life everlasting. A blessed Christmas to all! Deacon Mike
MMerry Christmas!
Holiday Bereavement Support Group
The holidays can be very difficult for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. The Bereavement Support Group, which meets here at St. John the Apostle provides for a Christ-centered experience for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The group offers a caring, compassionate, confidential atmosphere for the sharing of experiences. If you are interested in joining us, or if you would like more information about the group, time and location of the next meeting, contact Deacon Mike at 732-388-1253 or [email protected]. All calls are confidential. Pre-registration is required. Want to learn more about the Bible? Frank Tremmel from St. John the Apostle will be leading a series of six sessions, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the Teacher’s Lounge. The remaining sessions are on January 7, February 4 and March 3 will cover the four pillars of the Catholic faith – faith, morality, sacraments and prayer, as outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Frank brings a wealth of experience to these topics. There is no cost to attend. Please contact Deacon Mike at 732-388-1253 or [email protected] to register or for additional information. Note: Completion of all six sessions will complete the Doctrinal Certification requirements for Catechist Certification.
CCD Christmas Break! CCD will not be in session the weeks December 23rd and 30th. CCD resumes on January 6, 2002
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