There was a

Wedding at Cana, and the Mother of Jesus was there.

John 2

St Catherine Laboure Church: Middletown, N.J. January 20, 2019: Sunday 2 of the Church Year

TODAY’S LITURGY: 2nd Sunday

READINGS: RED HYMNAL # 875

Processional Hymn: CREDO # 155 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

Gradual (Psalm 96) Proclaim His marvelous deeds to all the Nations

Offertory Hymn: CREDO Back Cover # 3 Holy Virgin By God’s Decree

Communion Hymn: CREDO # 622 Make Me a Channel of Your peace

Recessional Hymn: CREDO # 432 Holy God, We Praise Thy Name Vs. 1 & 3

THE INTERCESSIONS: P: Jesus inaugurates His Ministry by His First Miracle at Cana. His disciples will see His glory and come to believe. Let us pray that in all things we may seek to be changed into the image of Christ. Our response will be: Make us a channel of Your peace.

Let us pray for all who lead the Church, the Pope, our Bishop, all priest and deacons and all those who exercise ministry in the name of Christ. Hear us Lord as we pray. Make us a channel of Your peace.

Let us pray for the nations, and for those who guide them that they may seek always to walk in the way of your commandments, and thus build the peaceable kingdom. Hear us Lord as we pray. Make us a channel of Your peace.

Let us pray for the poor, the hungry, and all who seek the Lord in time of need, that through our compassion the love of Christ may be manifest. Hear us as we pray. Make us a channel of Your peace.

Let us pray for those who will participate in this year’s ‘March for Life’ at our nation’s Capital. May the great sin of abortion be removed from our land, that the healing grace of God may flow upon us. Hear us as we pray. Make us a channel of Your peace.

Let us pray, that like the holy Virgin Mary we may be eager to do good toward our neighbor. Hear us as we pray. Make us a channel of Your peace.

Let us pray for the sick and for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit. May they know the healing strength of Christ, and come to peace. Hear us as we pray Make us a channel of Your peace.

Let us pray for all who have died, in the hope of rising again. May they rest in the peace of Christ. Hear us as we pray. Make us a channel of Your peace.

P: Here these our prayers of God, for the sake of your only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, January 21st St. Agnes 8:00am Maria Dreibelbis by Donna & Tony Watterson Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament all day. 12:00noon James J. Birmingham by Family 7:00pm Thomas Idyk by Kathy & Jerry Matthew

Tuesday, January 22nd Day of Prayer for the legal Protection of Unborn Children 8:00am Gloria Vazzano (bthdy) by Ed & Lisa Cooney & Family

Wednesday, January 23rd St. Vincent/St. Margaret Cope 8:00am Laurinda Padilla by Peg & Mike Corcoran & Family 7:00pm St. Joseph Novena Mass 7:45pm Bible Study

Thursday, January 24th St. Francis de Sales 8:00am Doris Dean by Eileen & Bob Largey

Friday, January 25th Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle 8:00am James Carlomusto (1st anniv.) by Mom 12:00noon Melissa Cokelet Brown by Donna Lee

Saturday, January 26th St. Timothy & St. Titus 8:00am Liv. Int. Joseph & Kathy Gagliadi by Family

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00pm Vincent Keating by Handel, Hocky & Sonnick Families 6:30pm Liv. Int. Lucille DeRupo by Smith Family, Mikey DeStefano by niece Debbie & Family, John Moore by Donnelly Family, Mrs. Gormley by the Donnelly Family.

Sunday, January 27th 7:30am Marie Dixon (bthdy) by Family 9:00am Gerard & Marilyn Lowder by Lowder family 10:30am Pro Populo 12:00noon Dressler & Marsella Families by Linda Dressler Tuesday, January 22nd Day of Prayer for the legal Protection of Unborn Children On this day we remember the sad decision of our courts, to impose legalized abortion on our land. Let us unite in prayer, sacrifice and penance on this day. Mass on Tuesday will be the Mass for respect life. Plan to attend Mass this day, and to offer a penance for the conversion of our nation.

For those not receiving Holy Communion we offer the following prayer.

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen (St. A lphonsus Ligouri)

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30am- 4:00pm OFFICE ADDRESS: 130 Bray Avenue, Middletown N.J. CONTACT: Parish Office: 732-787-1318 Fax: 732-787-2851; Rel. Ed/Ministry: 732-495-7779; Parish Hall: 732-787-2869; Thrift Shop: 732-787-2836; Web Site: www.stcathek.org; Email: stcathek1@aol.com

Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: To arrange Communion for the homebound, or for the Sacrament of the Sick, call the parish office.

Sacrament of Baptism: Arrangements must be made through the parish office. Infants should be baptized as soon as possible.

Sacrament of Matrimony: According to Diocesan policy, marriage arrangements must be made at least nine months prior to the wedding date through the parish office. Either the man or woman must be registered in our parish.

Annulment Advocacy : To discuss Church Annulment procedure, or for information concerning Church Validation of a civil marriage, call the parish office to arrange a meeting with Fr. Dan.

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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Sat. 5:00pm & 6:30pm

Sun: 7:30am; 9:00am (Latin) 10:30am & 12:00noon

Daily: Mon.– Sat. 8:00am Monday & Friday 12:00 (Latin)

Eucharistic Adoration: Monday 8:30am-7:00pm

Novena Mass; Mon., Wed. 7:00 pm; Sat. 8:00 am

Confessions: Sat. 3:00 -4:00

Parish Staff Pastor: Very Rev. Daniel C. Hesko, VF Deacons Rev. Mr. John Orlando Rev. Mr. John McGrath (retired) Religious Education: Mrs. Jackie Callahan, M.A. Mrs. Kathleen McGuire Parish Office: Mrs. Julie Fehlhaber Mrs. Kathleen Toomey Music Director: Mrs. Karen Ohrn

TMIY, TMIY, TMIY Resumes Saturday, January 26th in the school building.

Saturday mornings from 6:30 to 8:00am.

The TMIY program is an interactive men’s program fo-cused on the development of male leadership in the mod-ern world. It combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society. Come join us on Saturday mornings! This Fall Spring sessions will focus on the vision of man fully alive. The program will enable men to experience au-thentic freedom as sons of God. Through living the three fold mission of abiding presence, joyful service and lov-ing sacrifice, their hearts and homes will experience the joy that God desires. To sustain them on their spiritual journey, the men will be lead directly to the three spiritu-al foods that Christ himself proclaims: The Eucharist, the Word of God and the Will of God. For more information about the Saturday morning meetings here at St. Cathe-rine. contact Steven @732-778-2950.

THAT MAN IS YOU.

SUGGESTIONS FOR THE COHORT PARISHES

In Narthex by handicap rail. Any suggestions of how we can better serve the needs

of the people of the Bayshore would be greatly appreciated.

Drop yours in the suggestion box, or speak to Father Dan with you ideas.

The parishes of St Ann, St Catherine, St Mary, St Agnes, OLPH

BAYSHORE CATHOLIC PARISHES Will be sponsoring a Seminar at St. Catherine's Church Hall

UNDERSTANDING OPIATE DEPENDENCY

Tuesday January 22, 2019; 7:00—8:30 pm Who should come? *All parents of Children and adult children dealing with addiction. *Any parent, grandparent concerned about this epidemic and the signs to watch for. * All concerned members of the community. Spread the word; All invited. Young people under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

WEEKLY OFFERING The first collection last week: $6,909.00. The second collection: $1,919.00. The second collection today: Assessments. The second collection next week: The Church in Latin America. Thank you for your support of your parish. Fr. Dan Hesko God is generous to the generous of heart.’ Let us be generous in what we are and what we have, our time, talents and treasure.

ATLANTIC CITY BUS TRIP

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27TH

THE TROPICANA CASINO THE PRICE IS $25.00 WITH $10.00

BACK. For reservations or more information

call Rich 732-787-1953.

St. Catherine’s Church POT O’ GOLD TICKETS ON SALE AFTER ALL MASSES

THIS WEEKEND PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF 300

TICKETS SOLD!! A limited number of tickets to be sold (300) with three ways to win BIG! Tickets sold only through the parish office are $100.00 per ticket. Prizes will be drawn on Sat-urday, March 16th at our breakfast in the parish hall after

morning Mass. You may also split a tick-et. For more information or to reserve your lucky number call the parish office 732-787-1318. First Prize: 70% of 50%, Second Prize: 20% of 50%, Third Prize: 10% of 50%

Winners need not be present. Split the ticket with family and friends!

O Worship the Lord in the Flowers on the Main Altar today are in memory of Michael & Margaret Galik, gift of Family.

Flowers before the Blessed Mother today are in memory of Michael & Margaret Galik, gift of Family.

Flowers before the Sacred Heart today are in memory of Michael & Margaret Galik gift of Family. The Sanctuary Lamp: in honor of Mary Fat-ima Menges

Blessed Mother Votive Light this week will burn in honor of: Intentions of CCD Teachers G/O Jackie & Kathy

Sacred Heart Votive Light will burn this week in memory of Marion Massey gif of Dgtr. Marylin

Baptized in Water and the Spirit

The Parish welcomes Jace Angelo Cypher

Baptized into the Catholic Faith Saturday, January 12th.

NEED TO RECEIVE CONFIRMATION?? If you need to receive the Sacrament of Conformation and Would like to receive it on March 21, 2019 call the Religious Education Office at 732-495-7779 by Janu-ary 21st for class information.

ST. CATHERINE’S ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY

SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 2ND

ANNUAL MARDI GRAS

CELEBRATION JOIN US FOR A FUN NIGHT WITH A

GIFT AUCTION, 50/50 RAFFLES. GRAND PRIZE: SURPRISE WEEKEND

FOR TWO PLUS MANY OTHER PRIZES.

SIGN OF PEACE AND COMMON CHALICE

We are in the midst of another bad flu season. For everyone’s sake we will discontinue the Chalice at

Holy Mass until the First Sunday of Lent. The of ‘Sign of Peace’

If you are feeling a bit sick ,or are afraid of getting sick, a simple nod of the head with the greeting

‘peace’ is quite sufficient.

Please do not be offended if someone does not want to

shake hands. It’s also never appropriate to call out ‘God Bless You’ when someone sneezes in Church. If you are right by them a quiet

whisper is sufficient.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7:45—830 in Church

Father Dan leads the study. We are in the Epistle of

St. James

In your charity please remember to pray for: Ed Cooney, Edie Conk, Josephine Dennis, Patrick Lipka, Patrick Smith, Kristie Young, Monica Gilk, Paul Matyas, Maria Lonseth, Marge Brand, Anthony DelaTacoma, Sr., Ruth Alaia, Jim Donnelly, Kathleen Toomey, Julia Fehlhaber, Rev. Josh Keeran, Susan Rick, Ryan Hansen, Bill Arangruen, Kerri Black, Ellie Julien, Sara Jane Mauer, Thomas D. Murphy, Ana Oliveira, Michael Brothers, Deborah Snyder, Theresa Marks, Sheila Buxton, Margaret Cascone, Rachel O’Brien, Taryn Hussey, Maureen Farrell, Rich Callahan, and for the faithful departed: God, our loving Father, look with kindness on our broth-ers and sisters who seek Your care. In Your mercy grant health to the sick; comfort to the sorrowful, peace to the troubled, joy to the weary and eternal rest to those whose work on earth is done, and all for Jesus’ Amen

Prayer for those serving in our Military

Please remember to pray for our parish-ioners and friends serving this nation at home and abroad. CDR Michael Dwan; USN Major Mark Paige; USMC Patrick Gallagher; Staff Ssgt. Matthew Santilli; Master Ssgt. Albert DiMaggio; Lieutenant Colonel Bayard Smith; Dallas Jamison & Sgt. Timothy Hayes, Major Carlo Brancato, USMC Prayer: O God who art the lover of peace and concord. Grant to these thy servants who serve this nation, grace and strength. Preserve them we pray and shield them from all danger of body and soul; and hasten the day when they shall return to their homes and loved ones, through Christ our Lord. Amen

PRAYER FOR OUR POLICEMEN

O Almighty God, Whose great power and eternal wisdom embraces the universe, Watch over all policemen and law enforcement officers everywhere. Protect them from harm. In the performance of their duty to stop crime, robbery, riots and violence. We pray, help them

keep our streets and homes safe, day and night. We commend them to your loving care because their duty is dangerous. Grant them strength and courage in their daily assignments. Dear God, protect these brave men and women. Grant them your almighty protection. Unite them safely with their families after duty has ended. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

We Need Altar Servers. See Fr. Dan for more infor-mation. If you are unable to serve your assigned Mass try to get a replacement and notify the parish office of your replacement. TODAY 5:00pm Fr . Dan 6:30pm Fr . Dan 7:30am Fr. Michael 9:00am Fr . Dan 10:30am Fr . Dan 12:00noon Fr . Dan Altar Servers: 5:00pm A. Alex, A. Alex 10:30am A. Lewandowski, L. Lusquinos R.D’Errico

January 26th/27th 5:00pm Fr . Dan 6:30pm Fr. Michael 7:30am Fr . Dan 9:00am Fr . Dan 10:30am Fr . Mat 12:00noon Fr . Mat Altar Servers: 5:00pm A.Gibilisco, A.Gibilisco, A. Gibilisco 10:30am L.Wickham, S. Wickham & T. Cherney

SPIRITUALLY ADOPT AN UNBORN BABY Next weekend January 26th/27

Everyone loves the beauty and innocence of a baby. As an expres-sion of that love, St. Catherine’s Choose Life Committee an-nounces an adoption program for old and young alike. The mem-ber of St. Catherine’s parish family will have the opportunity to “spiritually adopt” a child. You may adopt a child individually or as a family by taking a granny square prayer kit, pray a daily Hail Mary for the parents of the baby. You will be asked to name the child for whom you will be praying, thereby giving the baby the humanity he or she deserves. The child will be born in October, at that time we will celebrate your child’s birth with a baby shower. The baby gifts collected will be given to a local pregnancy center. You will be asked to return the granny square you are given and it will be used to make a baby blanket. There are millions of unborn babies desperately in need of your prayers, for the power of prayer is great. Won’t you please “spiritually adopt” a baby and share the love for life that God has given you? God bless you! Day 1: Your Spiritually Adopted Baby is conceived! At the moment of conception my new human life begins, com-plete with my own DNA. My sex is determined and although I am no bigger than a grain of sugar, I have a soul!

CATECHISM LESSON: The Sacrament of Holy Baptism part II From: WWW.UNAMSANCTAMCATHOLICAM.COM

The Rite of Baptism in the Church Baptism is often called the door to the other sacraments and is the first sacrament a Catholic receives. It is associated with the virtue of faith (Acts 16:31-33) and is called the sacrament of faith. Besides washing away all sin it is also the reception of a Christian into fellowship with the Church. In the loosest sense, a Christian can be identified as anyone who has been baptized. The matter of baptism is water. This is the teaching of the Scrip-tures (John 3:5, Acts 8:36, 10:47, Eph. 5:26, Heb. 10:22) and the constant teaching of Tradition, as formulated in the Didache, chapter 7: (Writings from the First century) “But concerning baptism, thus shall ye baptize. Having first re-cited all these things, baptize {in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit} in living [running] water. But if thou hast not living water, then baptize in other water; and if thou art not able in cold, then in warm. But if thou hast neither, then pour water on the head thrice in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” The form of baptism is the words, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” (Matt.28:19). A baptism done with any other form is invalid. For a valid baptism, the water must come in contact with the body. This is can be done in three ways: Immersion, Aspersion (sprinkling), or Affusion (pouring-on). The Apostolic method is a three-fold immersion, as is taught by Tertullian, St. Basil, St. Jerome, and many other early writers. This threefold immersion is a symbol of the Three Persons of the Trinity, as well as the three days of Christ in the grave. Spiritual Effects of Baptism It is through the sacrament of baptism that the initial grace of justification (sanctifying grace) is given to us. The Council of Trent taught that justification was “the translation from that state in which man is born of the first Adam, to the state of grace and of the adoption of the sons of God through the second Adam, Jesus Christ our Savior. This translation however cannot, since the promulgation of the Gospel, be effected except through the laver of regeneration or its desire, as it is written: Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” (Council of Trent, Session VI “Decree Concerning Justification”, Chaper IV) Baptism effects the remission of all sin, original and actual. This is found in the Scriptures: "Be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins; and you shall receive the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38). The prophecy of Ezeki-el (36:25) has also been understood of baptism: "I will pour upon you clean water, and you shall be cleansed from all your un-cleanness.” The Catechism teaches that “in those who have been reborn nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God, neither Adam’s sin, nor personal sin, nor the consequences of sin, the gravest of which is separation from God” (CCC 1263). Baptism also remits all of the temporal pun-ishments due to sin. The Council of Florence (1439-1445) taught that “no satisfaction is to be enjoined upon the baptized for past sins; and if they die before any sin, they will immediately attain to the kingdom of heaven and to the vision of God." The evils remaining after baptism (concupiscence, suffering and death) for the baptized person no longer have the character of punishment, but are a means of testing him. In the Resurrection these evils will be removed. Baptism also gives man a right to those special graces which are necessary for attaining the end for which the sacrament was instituted and for enabling him to fulfill the bap-tismal promises as well as infuses within him the supernatural

virtues of faith, hope and charity. Baptism incorporates one into the Church, the Body of Christ, and gives him a spiritual bond with all of the other baptized, whether they be on earth, in heaven, or in a state of purification. Finally, baptism confers a special character, an indelible mark. Necessity of Baptism CCC 1257: “The Lord Himself affirms that baptism is necessary for salvation. He also commands His disciples to proclaim the Gospel to all nations and to baptize them…The Church does not know of any means other than Baptism that assures entry into eternal beatitude…” The necessity of water baptism applies to (1) those to whom the Gospel has been proclaimed, and (2) those who have the possi-bility of asking for it. Outside of this, the Church knows of only two other means, both extensions of baptism, wherein people can receive the grace of justification: Baptism of Blood: The Church has always held the firm convic-tion that those who suffer death for the sake of the faith without having received baptism are baptized by their death for and with Christ. This baptism of blood brings about the grace of the sacra-ment without the outward sign. This teaching comes from Christ, who said, “Everyone therefore who confesses Me before men, I will also confess Him before My Father who is in heaven” (Matt. 10:32). This is also the teaching of the Fathers (St. Cyrpian: “the glorious and most sublime blood-Baptism”). Baptism of Desire: For catechumens who die before their bap-tism, their explicit desire to receive it, together with their repent-ance for their sins, and charity, assures them the salvation that they were not able to receive through the sacrament. This is based in the power of love. According to Scripture, perfect love possesses justifying power: “Many sins are forgiven her because she has loved much” (Luke 7:47), “He that loves Me shall be loved by My Father” (John 14:21), “This day thou shalt be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43). It is important to understand that these conditions are not excep-tions to the necessity of baptism. The Council of Trent taught that it is “not possible” to attain the grace of justification without baptism. The above conditions are not “other ways” to attain justification without baptism; rather, they are ways in which the effects of baptism are conferred on the soul without the physical performance of the ritual. Baptism by Blood / Desire are true baptisms, without which nobody can enter the Kingdom of God (John 3:5). Who can baptize? The ordinary minister of baptism is a bishop, priest or deacon, although in case of necessity, any person can baptize. The 1439 Decretum pro Armenis phrases it this way: “The minister of this sacrament is the priest whose official function it is to baptize. In case of necessity, however, not merely the priest or the deacon, but also a layman, even a woman, yea even a pagan or a heretic can baptize, provided he adheres to the form of the Church, and has the intention of doing what the Church does.” The reason for this wide application of baptism is God’s will to save all men and the necessity of Baptism for salvation. Continued next week

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