Dear Parishioners,

It is a great pleasure in the middle of these languorous summer months to sit back and listen to stories. The crowds in the Gospel were able to do just that, for Jesus taught them by tell-ing parables. Parables made his lessons about the kingdom of heaven memorable, in ways in which straightforward narrations would fail. Now it is our turn to listen. Let us savor them, ruminating on their rich images and considering their meaning in our lives.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How does God’s patience with weeds change the way I act towards oth-ers? To whom do I need to show clemency this week?

sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary time - July 19, 2020

MASS SCHEDULE AND SIGN-UP FOR JULY 25/26 All Masses will follow the same social distancing guidelines

SATURDAY, JULY 25 Mass will be at 3:00 PM. Everyone who wants to attend, needs to sign-up.

SUNDAY, JULY 26 10:00 Mass at St. Thomas 10:00 Mass at St. John Vianney – Fr. Matt will preside at this Mass

MASS SCHEDULE AND SIGN-UP FOR JULY 31, AUGUST 1/2

All Masses will follow the same social distancing guidelines

On Friday, July 31, 2020, our seminarian Joey will be ordained as a Transitional Deacon, the last step before his priestly ordination next year. Bishop Kevin will be presiding at St. Thomas for Mass and the ordination.

Friday, July 31 at STA 7:30 PM

Saturday, August 1 at SJV 5:00 PM

Sunday, August 2 at STA 10:00 AM – Joey’s first Mass as a Deacon

Registration for all Masses will be sent via Flocknote or on our parish website and Livestreamed.

FEAST OF SAINT JOHN VIANNEY

AUGUST 4, 2020

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY—7:00PM

FR. BEN’S FIRST MASS AS PASTOR WILL BE AT SAINT JOHN VIANNEY TO

CELEBRATE OUR PARISH PATRON SAINT, SAINT JOHN VIANNEY.

Registration for the Mass will be sent via Flocknote or our parish website.

The Parish Community of St. john Vianney & St. Thomas the Apostle

While you are unable to come into the office because

it is closed to the public.

You can contact us by email: terry@ststhomasjohn.org or

call the office during business hours 9:00am - 4:00PM

973-208-0090 / 973-697-6550.

Sasha Marie Mrozek

Child of William and Cathleen Mrozek

was baptized at Saint Thomas the Apostle on Friday, July 17, 2020

** Please note that the mask covers the mouth

AND the nose.

Readings for the Week

Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Mt 12:38-42

Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Mt 12:46-50

Wednesday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17;

Jn 20:1-2, 11-18

Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Mt 13:10-17

Friday: Jer 3:14-17; Mt 13:18-23

Saturday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY

07/05/2020: $2,170.00 14th Sunday in OT

15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 07/12/2020

30 Envelopes: $1,300.00 6 Loose Checks: $ 437.00 Loose Cash: $ 18.00 25 Online Giving: $ 985.00 Total $2,740.00

Last Year: $2,937.00 - 15th Sunday in OT

07/05/2020: $6,558.00 14th Sunday in OT

15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 07/12/2020

50 Envelopes: $3,391.00 14 Loose Checks: $1,447.00 Loose Cash: $ 14.00 56 Online Giving: $2,650.00 Total $6,448.00

Last Year: $5,534.50 - 15th Sunday in OT

SATURDAY, JULY 18 (Mass at SJV 5:00 PM) + Abram & Lavinia Grathwohl / Joan & Rich Hotchkiss + Dr. Joe D’Onofrio / Skip & July Diller

SUNDAY, JULY 19 (Mass at STA 10:00AM) + Christine Solaro & All Victims of Domestic Violence / Walter Endlicher + Lawrence DeMaio / Mimi & Joe Lusardi + Jack Van Antwerp / Jackie Miller

MONDAY, JULY 20 7:30PM + Friends & Family of the Cokinos & Sullivan Family / Nick & Kathy Cokinos

TUESDAY, JULY 21 8:00AM Mass of Healing: Nick Dewar / his wife

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 8:00AM + Family & Friends / Jean & Eric Stroud

THURSDAY, JULY 23 8:00AM Special Intention

FRIDAY, JULY 24 8:00AM For those who feel overwhelmed & helpless

Saturday, July 25 3:00 PM at St. Thomas No 5:00 Mass at either church.

Celebration of Fr. Matt’s Retirement

Sunday, July 26 10:00 Mass at St. Thomas + Jerry Begley / his wife + Marie Quaine / Tess & Richard Martin

10:00 Mass at St. John Vianney Fr. Matt will preside at this Mass. Parish Family of Saint John Vianney Living and Deceased.

sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary time - July 19, 2020

The mission of Catholic Charities of the Roman

Catholic Diocese of Paterson and its agencies is to

provide service to people in need, to advocate for

justice in social structures, and to call the entire

church and other people of good will to do the

same.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

HOPE HOUSE FOOD PANTRY

WHERE DO YOU DROP OFF YOUR

DONATIONS? PLEASE NOTE Just

drop off them off at the STA Rectory

Door under the overhang. In order to

ensure that social distancing is ob-

served for both you and Father Matt

you do not have to ring the door bell as the front Rectory

door is checked throughout the day. The food doesn't stay

there for long

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CLOTHING BINS

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Since the Catholic Charities Clothing Bins have re-opened the bins have been filled to the brim! THANK YOU!

The clothing bins brings the much needed funds to support the work of our Dioceses of Paterson Catholic Charities programs.

WE NEED YOUR HELP— When the bin is full please DO NOT leave your bags of clothing outside of the bin. Not only is it unsightly. The bags are not protected by the elements or animals and have to be thrown out.

Thank you for your cooperation.

“TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON” A TIME TO BE HEALED

Prayers for the sick: Brennan McCoy, Kathy Brennen, Aaron Alonzo, Sal D ’Arco, Kevin Wickert, Fumiko Lutz, Patricia Carapola, Courtney Sanchelli, Danny Scillieri, Gail Brennan, Rich Day, Richard Lavelle, Marion Coleson, Chris Osborne, Rose Kelly, Stephen Vecchiotti, Vincent Ottani, Ernie Sudo, Penny Sorokach (nursing home), Brandon Wozniak, Darlene Kolakovic, Fr. Dan Kelly, Fr. Joseph Farias, Helen Turosky, Joey Dyl, Don King, Kenny Miscisak, Emily Fleming, Emily Schmidt, Ethan Rodriguez, Carol, Mary Swerzenski, Deacon Milt, Jessica Taylor, Tim Lambert, Nancy, Hazel Voiner, Tony Bonfiglio, Lynn Snouffer, Sebastian Drelick, Bill Horowitz, Rosina Gleeson, Kathleen Petersen, Frank Weber and Tess Martin, and Nick Dewar.

A TIME TO MOURN Prayers for the deceased: Józef Zajecki, Janice Barry, Karen Newton, Catherine Feuss, Jan Jakacki, E. James Shaffer, Louise M. Addotta, William E. Williams, Charles Stoveken, Jesse Bisbal, Victor Coleson, Jr., Luigi Russo, Ernest A. Zappile, Nereida Addotta, Andrew Dolinich, Betty Klein, Joe Endlicher, George Christ, Mildred Einreinhofer, Devon Carbery, Joseph Florio, Fr. Thomas Rainforth, Ralph Albano, Sr., Cveta Szugzdo, James Ford, Carol Perrucci, Jean Farrell, Donald Smitherman, Mary Anne Allender, Jason Free, Joyce Kerr, Mary Strangia, Jean Farrell, Don Ciuppa, Msgr. Brendan Madden, Raymond Angelucci, Stephanie Perrotta, James France III, Louise Anne Sincaglia and Rose Schilacci, Dolores Daly, Nancy Barbieri, Rich McLeod, Marlene Blahut, Rev. Stanley Kostrzomb and Phyllis Bonfiglio, Beverly Bierbaum, Louis “Louie” Panetta, Jack Van Antwerp Raymond Hirsch, Francis Marinello, Bill Barrett, Lawrence (Lorenzo) Guarino, Lester King , Mary Dick, Rick Baxter, Charles & Elizabeth Mylod, Richard Bay, Msgr. Charles Cassidy, former pastor of Our Lady of the Lake, Sparta, Magdealena Szieber, Eileen & William Carbery, Martin Addison, Carmela Mediterro, Theresa Marie Wickham, Herb Fisher, Matthew Cusa, Gladys Kot , Rev. Richard Colgan, C.S.P., Patricia Hopkins, Rosemary McHugh, Patrick P. Marttine, John Koslowski and Father Hugh Murphy.

A TIME FOR PEACE We pray for those in our parish who are currently serving in the armed forces especially: PFC Jonathan Cuervo, USMC, PFC Anthony Imperato, USMC, Michael Guarino, US Army, Cpl Sebastian Geary, USMC, USAF, Airman James Perez, Sgt. Antoino Lettizia, USMC, OSSN(SW) Anthony S. Gambuti, US Navy, PFC Ryan Leyden, USMC, USAF Airman Matthew Cannarozzi, 2nd Lt. Andrew Verdes, Haley Kerrison Lt1, Army, Clara Shurtless, USMC. In honor of the Military serving our country at home and abroad, we invite you to recite three (3) Hail Mary's for their safety.

BAPTISM Baptism has resumed with only 20 people allowed plus the baby/child. Masks and Social Distancing will the enforced. Couples desiring to have their child baptized should be active parishioners, attending Mass regularly. First Time Parents must attend a Baptism Preparation Class, next class is July 20, 7:00pm via Zoom. To make baptismal arrangements contact the parish office by email: ter-ry@ststhomasjohn.org or call Saint John Vianney at 973-697-6550 / Saint Thomas the Apostle at 973-208-0090.

CONFESSIONS Confessions by appointment only will resume next weekend. Confessions will take place in the church sanctuary. Masks and Social Distanc-ing will be enforced.

MARRIAGES Prior to your booking of the reception, please call the Parish Office 1 year in advance of the wedding date to allow for proper pre-marital preparation. Knights of Columbus ~ Council Meetings

St. John Vianney Council #12649 meets at Saint John Vianney Church Hall the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Joseph Lamb Council #5510 meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at Wiegand Farm – Department for Persons with Disabili-ties’ meeting room. Both meetings start at 7:30 p.m.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

Saint John Vianney/Saint Thomas the Apostle debbie@ststhomasjohn.org PARISH MEMBERSHIP: A parishioner is one who belongs to the parish family. As such, he/she is registered and is committed through par-ticipation in the life of the parish. Marriages to be administered and Sponsor Certificates, rec-ommendations, etc. to be issued by the office, the person requesting such must be registered and an active member of Saint John Vianney Parish or Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish community. We request that you register at the rectory when you move into our community so that we may be of service to you.

The Parish Community of St. john Vianney & St. Thomas the Apostle