St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Community 29 N. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, N.J. 07621 201-384-0101 Fax: 201-384-2055 Parish Web Site: www.sjrc.org Served by: Rev. Msgr. Richard J. Arnhols Pastor Rev. Raymond R. Filipski Rev. Gustavo A. Alfaro Rev. Jonathan Perez Parochial Vicars Deacon James A. Detura Lisa Oggioni Marciano Director of Music Ministries Mary Ann C. Johnston Pastoral Council President Mrs. Patricia D. Rickly Mr. Joseph V. Gangemi, Jr. Trustees TRANSFIGURATION ACADEMY PARISH LIFE CENTER 10 Bradley Ave., Bergenfield 15 N. Washington Ave., Bergenfield Mr. Salvatore Tralongo, Principal Rosemarie Flood Eric A. Acosta Sr. Madeline Hanson, SSND, Coordinator of Development Director of Religious Education Director of Youth Ministry 201-384-3627 Gr. Pre-K2+ - Gr. 8 201-384-3601 & Confirmation Retreats www.transfigurationacademy.org [email protected][email protected]October 25 - 26, 2014
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St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Community
29 N. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, N.J. 07621 201-384-0101 Fax: 201-384-2055 Parish Web Site: www.sjrc.org
Served by:
Rev. Msgr. Richard J. Arnhols
Pastor
Rev. Raymond R. Filipski
Rev. Gustavo A. Alfaro
Rev. Jonathan Perez
Parochial Vicars
Deacon James A. Detura
Lisa Oggioni Marciano
Director of Music Ministries
Mary Ann C. Johnston
Pastoral Council President
Mrs. Patricia D. Rickly
Mr. Joseph V. Gangemi, Jr.
Trustees
TRANSFIGURATION ACADEMY PARISH LIFE CENTER 10 Bradley Ave., Bergenfield 15 N. Washington Ave., Bergenfield Mr. Salvatore Tralongo, Principal Rosemarie Flood Eric A. Acosta Sr. Madeline Hanson, SSND, Coordinator of Development Director of Religious Education Director of Youth Ministry 201-384-3627 Gr. Pre-K2+ - Gr. 8 201-384-3601 & Confirmation Retreats
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Masses for the Week Saturday October 25 5:30 pm Catherine Murphy 7:00pm (Spanish) Juliana, Prospero & Pedro dela Cruz Sunday October 26 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 John Nissen 10:30 Alvaro Vargas (5th Anniversary) 11:00 (Chapel) Silveria Ascrate 12:00 pm Gabriel Modequillo (1st Anniversary) 12:30 pm (Spanish) Vidalina Ramos & Nancy Fernandez Monday October 27 7:00 Eric Hameier 9:00 Ellen V. Rauch 7:30 pm Purita Modequillo Tuesday October 28 7:00 Thanksgiving 9:00 Alterio Moccia 7:30 pm Raymond King Wednesday October 29 7:00 Thanksgiving 9:00 Mary Verzyl 7:30 pm Rose Muntz Thursday October 30 7:00 Howard J. Peters, Sr. 9:00 Joseph Fragomeni 7:30 pm Elisea Victoria Pineda Tarlac Friday October 31 7:00 Felina Vale (3rd Anniversary) 9:00 Thanksgiving 7:30 pm Eleanor Morf Saturday November 1 7:00 Patricia A. Detura (8th Anniversary) 9:00 Lacza & Domdom Family 5:30 pm Sr. Margaret Mary Schmucker 7:00pm (Spanish) Maria del Carmine (3rd Anniversary) Sunday November 2 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Novena Mass for All Souls 10:30 Novena Mass for All Souls 11:00 (Chapel) Novena Mass for All Souls 12:00 pm Novena Mass for All Souls 12:30 pm (Spanish) Novena Mass for All Souls 1:30 pm Special Needs Inclusive Family Mass 5:30 pm (Tagalog) Special Intention
Prayers for the Dead Please remember Dolores Komisar and Bernarda Acevedo in your prayers.
Readings for the Week Monday: Eph 4:32—5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Phil 1:1-11; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Sunday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016.
Filipino Apostolate Special Meeting—Monday, October 27th—8:15pm Rectory Lower Meeting Room. Filipino Mass at 5:30pm—Sunday, November 2nd Sponsored by Gerry & Luz Bautista and Family Celebrant: Fr. Teo Layosa of Holy Trinity Church in Hackensack.
St. John’s Special Needs Ministry Special Needs Confirmation Mass ~ For those prepared. Family members, friends, and parishioners welcome. Today, Sunday, October 26th—3pm—in the Main Church. Special Needs Inclusive Family Mass ~ 1st Sunday of each month, 1:30pm in the Main Church. Moms’ Group ~ Advent Meeting / Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 10th, 7:15PM to 9:00PM in the Notre Dame Chapel & Religious Education Center Gathering Room. Dads’ Group ~ Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7:15PM to 9:15PM, (Rel. Educ. Center—even months; O.L. of Sorrows, South Orange—odd months)..
Solemnity of All Saints Saturday ~ November 1, 2014
Since this Holy Day falls on a Saturday, it is not of obligation, but you are still encouraged to make the extra sacrifice to come to Mass in honor of all the saints.
Masses are as follows: Friday, October 31st ~ 7:30PM and Saturday, November 1st: 7:00AM & 9:00AM only.
Commemoration of All Souls Sunday ~ November 2, 2014
Masses will follow the normal First Sunday of the month schedule. Our annual Mass of Remembrance will take place at 10:30AM in the Main Church, followed by a light reception in Conlon Hall. Collection Envelopes are available in the packet for those using the church envelope collection system and also at the exits of the church. Please see the Pastor’s Desk in today’s bulletin for more information.
Please Note! Next Sunday, November 2nd we will be returning to Standard Time.
Please remember to TURN YOUR CLOCK BACK 1 HOUR before retir ing on Saturday evening, (November 1st.)
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Pastor’s Desk Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,,
November 1st is the Solemnity of All Saints. See the information on page 2 about this year’s observance. November 2nd is the Commemoration of All Souls. Masses will follow the normal first Sunday of the month schedule. Our annual Mass of Remembrance of those who have had a funeral through our parish auspices during the past year will be celebrated at 10:30am, followed by light refreshments in the cafeteria of Conlon Hall. Anyone can remember their deceased loved ones in our special Novena of Masses by writing their names on one of the special All Souls envelopes and including it with your Sunday offering or by bringing the envelope to the rectory by November 2nd. Also on November 2nd, in the auditorium part of Conlon Hall, our parish is hosting a Community Health Fair from 10am to 4pm. Please feel free to stop by to take advantage of what will be offered. See the insert in today’s bulletin for details of these free services. Congratulations to the winners of our Filipino Community’s Raffle, drawn on October 18th at Appreciation Night. Thanks to all who supported the raffle and the evening, which raises significant income for our various parish ministries:
1st Prize—#06251—2 Round Trip tickets valued at $3,000: - Roselyn Duque—Jersey City, NJ
2nd Prize—#04571—$2,000 Home Depot Merchandise: - Jesusa L. Maniego—Bergenfield, NJ 3rd Prize—#06521—$1,000 Best Buy Merchandise: - Marky Doydora—New Milford, NJ
Msgr. Richard Arnhols, Pastor
Reflection on Today’s Readings
Today’s Gospel points to the centrality of love in our Christian understanding of God and how we are to live in God’s presence. Indeed, St. Thomas Aquinas wrote, “Nothing shows the truth of the gospel better than the love of those who believe.” It is love that has the power to convince others of the truth of the message that Christians bear. But love can do this only if it is genuine, since we know that there are many counterfeit forms of love abroad in our world. So how do we know that our love is the kind of love that truly reveals God?
Our first reading gives one clue. Godly love is always deeply concerned about the weak, the defenseless, the marginalized—those whom the Old Testament refers to as the “anawim” or “little ones.” These include the foreigner living among us, the widow, the orphan, and the poor, all of whom are the object of God’s passionate concern. So if our love is to be a godly love, it must be a love that acts in such a way that the needs of these little ones are of paramount importance.
Our second reading gives another clue. Paul speaks of how the Thessalonians “became imitators of us and of the Lord,” both in their affliction and in their joy, and so “became a model for all the believers.” In other words, love that is genuine takes the suffering, joyful love of Christ and the saints as its model. Godly love not only cares for the vulnerable, but does so both at personal cost and joyfully.
The task of discerning the path of genuine love is challenging, but in teaching us the importance of defending the defenseless and in providing us models of love to imitate, God helps us to stay on that path.
“God of love, help us to search out the path that truly leads to you, by following the examples of love that you have given to us, above all the example of your Son, our Lord, Jesus. Amen.”
Stewardship: Sharing our Time, Talent, and Treasure!
“Whoever sacrifices to any god, save to the Lord only, shall be utterly destroyed.” - Exodus 22: 20
Do you put other “gods” before God? Is your love of money, power, status or some personal possession greater than your love for God? If so, you may want to pay attention to the scripture reading because you are not going to like the outcome. The good news—it’s not too late to put God first in your life.
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Sacraments Penance - Monday-Friday: 7:00pm-7:20pm. Saturday: 1:00pm-2:00pm and immediately following the 5:30pm Mass or by appointment with a priest at any time. Baptisms are normally held the 2nd and 3rd Sunday of each month at 1:30pm.* Instructions for parents are normally held the 1st Sunday of each month at 1:30pm in the basement of the Parish Life Center. These instructions are required of parents having their first child Baptized. All parents must be registered parishioners and present child’s birth certificate at the time of arranging for the baptism. Godparents must be practicing Catholics, at least sixteen years of age, who have received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, and, if married, the Sacrament of Matrimony. Sponsor certificate must be presented at least one week before Baptism. PLEASE NOTE! We are accepting registrations for Baptisms for November and beyond. Please call the Rectory at 201-384-0101 for information. Matrimony - Arrangements for a wedding should be made at least one year in advance. Couples are required to attend Pre-Cana and God’s Plan sessions Please contact one of the priests, 201-384-0101.
Santo Niño Healing Prayer Ministry An Outreach Healing Prayer Service for Abused Children, Adult Survivors, and the Chronically-ill, led by a priest or a deacon: *Every 1st Friday of the month, 7-9pm - upper church for Reconciliation & Silent Meditation, Holy Eucharist, Blessed Sacrament exposition, Adoration & Benediction, and… *Every 3rd Friday of the month, 8-9:30pm in the Santo Niño Healing Prayer Room, Parish Life Center, for Holy Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Holy Spirit Invocation, Gospel Reading & Homily theme - “Jesus the Healer,” Prayers for Healing - Laying on of Hands, followed by Fellowship & Refreshments. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
St. John’s Prayer Groups Charismatic Prayer Group - Meets each Friday evening 8pm-10pm with one of the priests in the Santo Niño Healing Prayer Room, Parish Life Center (upper Church on 1st Friday for Holy Hour.) Legion of Mary - Meets each Saturday, 9:30am-11:00am in the Lower Church. Padre Pio Prayer Group - Meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month, 3-4pm in the Lower Church. Coffee hour follows 4-5pm. Spanish Prayer Group - Meets each Thursday evening, 7:30pm-9:30pm in the Parish Life Center Basement. Jóvenes de Jesús Prayer Group - Meets every Friday evening, 7:30pm-9:30pm in the Parish Life Center. For more information, please contact website: www.jovenesdejesus.org. St. John’s Youth Group - Meets on Tuesday evenings, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Youth Room, lower church.
St. John’s Bereavement Ministry For anyone who is experiencing or having difficulties dealing with the loss of a loved one, whenever the loss occurred, we are here to help you. If you need or wish to talk, or are interested in becoming part of this ministry to the bereaved, please call Fr. Ray, 201-384-0101. For the Spanish-speaking, please call Delia, 201-387-8420. Remembrance Plaque - If a loved one passed away and a Funeral Mass was held here at St. John’s, please call Fr. Ray at 201-384-0101 to request the name plate. Support Groups for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child The Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark sponsors three support groups for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child. Groups meet year ‘round. There is no preregistration and no fee. All meetings begin at 7:30pm. 1st Wednesday of the month, November 5th, ~ St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Center, 60 Byrd Ave., Bloomfield, NJ. 3rd Monday of the month, November 17th ~ St. Peter the Apostle Parish Center, 445 Fifth Ave., River Edge, NJ. **Support Group for Fathers Who Have Lost a Child will meet at Notre Dame Parish Center, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell twice a year. For further information please contact the Office of Family Life at 1-973-497-4327 or email [email protected].
Devotions Novena - Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Wednesday Evenings, 7:00pm, upper church. Holy Hour and Benediction - First Friday of every month at 8pm, upper church, in English; Last Thursday of every month at 8:00pm, upper church, in Spanish. Rosary - Monday through Saturday 8:30am, upper church. St. John’s Overnight Eucharistic Adoration ~ Every First Friday, overnight Eucharistic Adoration in the Notre Dame Chapel of the Parish Life Center, from 9:00pm to 7:00am. Sign up sheet is available at the church main entrance.
Memorial/Special Intention Fund We are offering weekly memorial/special intention opportunities for the altar wine and bread used at Mass, the sanctuary candle, and flowers for the altar. Please fill out a request form, available at the rectory. The memorial items will be listed in the appropriate week’s bulletin.
Memorial (Deceased)/Special Intention (Living) for this week.
Sanctuary Candle: Special Intention Peace in the World, especially the Middle East Requested by: Margoth Raigosa
Parish Registration Moving “IN” or “OUT” of the parish, have a change of address or phone number, please notify the Rectory at 201-384-0101 All families attending St. John’s Church or have children attending St. John’s Religious Education program or Transfiguration Academy, must be registered in the Parish. Please stop by the Rectory to fill out a Registration (Census) form as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation.
“Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord” -Psalm 31-24
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Couples for Christ We have a ministry for everyone: married, single parents, single adults, separated, widowed, divorced, youth and children. Say “Yes” to the Lord’s invitation. Meetings will be held at 2:00PM in the Parish Life Center –2nd Floor Meeting Room on the following dates TODAY - Sunday ~ October 26th For more information, please call: Francois & Edna Fuentes 201-658-4925 Jojo & Agnes Lintag 201-744-4677 Gilbert & Betsy Rubino 201-357-5131
The Apostles went through villages and towns announcing the GOOD NEWS…...CHRIST IS RISEN, AND HE WANTS TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO YOU!
COME & LISTEN! CATECHESIS
Adults and Youth (Over 13)
MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS 8 - 9 PM IN THE LOWER CHURCH
Food Pick-Up ~ Monday, October 27th Food Pick-up for those on our list will be:
Monday, October 27th 8:30AM to 11:00AM 6:00PM to 7:00PM
St. John’s Religious Education The Religious Education Office is located in the Parish Life Center building. Any questions, please stop by the Rel. Ed. Office or call 201-384-3601. Office Hours are as follows: Weekdays 9 AM - 3:30PM, Tuesday evenings 6:30PM - 7:30PM, and Sunday morning 8:00AM - 12:00 Noon. We are still in need of the following...are YOU being called? Catechists: RCIA ~ Sunday, 9AM 1st Grade ~ Monday, 3:30PM Door Monitor: - Tuesday evenings, Grade 7 - 7:00PM
Sunday, October 26th ~ Penance Service for Grade 3 9:00AM ~ Lower Church Sunday, November 2nd ~ Penance Service for Grade 4 9:00AM ~ Lower Church
St. John’s Rosary Society Next monthly meeting and Mass will take place on Monday, November 3rd, Conlon Hall, after the 7:30PM Mass. The rosary will be recited at 7:15PM before the Mass. Guest Speaker ~ Steve Rajczyk will give a presentation on winter driving tips. All women and members of other organizations in the parish are invited to join the Society. For more information or if you need a ride, please call Ria at 201-384-6279.
The Spiritual Adoption Program October - Month Four ~ Thank You! Thank you for praying for me. I’m bigger and stronger now. I’m about 6 inches long and I weigh 4 ounces. When mommy goes to the doctor, she can even listen to my heartbeat. I hope that one day I will run and play with friends like you.
40 Days for Life-Closing Mass Mass will be held November 2nd, at 12:30PM at Holy Trinity Church, Hackensack, followed by a Eucharistic Procession to the Abortion Clinic at 10 Zabriskie Street, Hackensack. All are invited to join us.
New Jersey Right to Life ~ Car Raffle Tickets are $10 each. 1st Prize is a 2015 Volvo SUV; 2nd Prize ~ $1000 Shop Rite gift card, 3rd Prize ~ $750 Shop Rite gift card; and 4th Prize ~ $500 Shop Rite gift card.
Drawing will take place November 21, 2014. Members of St. John’s Respect Life Committee will be outside the exits of the church after all the Masses this weekend (October 25-26), selling Car Raffle tickets.
Returning Baby Bottles Please!!! Please!!! Return any Baby Bottles (empty or full) you may have at home, as we need them for next year’s campaign. 2014 - 500 bottles were given out and 250 were returned. The cost is $1.00 per bottle which we have to use money from the fund to pay for the replacement bottles for next year. Thank you for your cooperation. For any information on the above announcements, please call Mary at 201-385-8308.
Attention Altar Servers! Schedule for the month of November is available in the Sacristy. Please pick up a copy after Mass this weekend October 25th-26th.
Filipino Heritage Celebration Bergenfield Library will host its first Filipino Heritage Month celebration on
Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 2:00PM to 4:00PM. “We want to assure everyone that this is a program for the entire community,” said Mary Riskind, library director. “Bergenfield has a unique blend of communities within the larger community. This is a chance for all of us to learn about and to celebrate the heritage of our neighbors.” The program is FREE and OPEN to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information contact the library at 201-387-4040. Bergenfield Public Library ~ 50 West Clinton Ave., Bergenfield, NJ
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Did you know? Transfiguration Academy is proud to be part of the largest network of Catholic private schools in the United States. Total United States Catholic elementary, middle, and high school enrollment for the academic year is over two million boys and girls. 99% of Catholic secondary school students graduate and 84.7% go on to college, compared to approximately 44.1% of public school graduates. Parents choose Catholic schools for any and all of the following reasons: faith formation, high academic standards, values added education, and safe school environment. Transfiguration Academy is an all inclusive, welcoming learning community. While 74.2% of students enrolled in Catholic elementary/middle and secondary schools nationwide are Caucasian, Transfiguration’s minority and multi-racial population approaches nearly 66%. Based on the average public school cost of over $12,000 per pupil, Catholic schools provide nearly 23 billion dollars a year in savings for U. S. taxpayers. Tuition paid by families constitutes a portion of the actual per pupil expenses. The average pupil tuition in parish elementary schools is approximately 62.2% of actual cost of almost $6,200 to educate a single student. About 93.9% of elementary schools, including Transfiguration, provide some form of tuition assistance. The difference between the per pupil cost and the tuition charged is obtained in many ways, primarily through subsidies from parishes and the Archdiocese, diocesan or religious congregation resources and from multi-faceted development programs and fundraising activities. Invest in your child’s future! Enroll in Transfiguration Academy, a leader in academic excellence. For information or to tour the school and discuss our award winning programs, call 201-384-3627.
ST. JOHN’S BINGO ***BINGO NOW ON WEDNESDAYS ONLY**
**7:30 P.M. ~ CONLON HALL** COME & SUPPORT IT!
“SMOKE FREE”!!!
Accordion Pops Orchestra Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 4:00PM
$10 Donation ~ At the Door St. John’s ~ Main Church
Benefit Typhoon Haiyan Recovery This is the largest professional accordion orchestra of its kind on the East Coast. It consists entirely of accordions plus percussion instruments. Its conductor, Al Terzo, has performed at the Garden State Arts Center and Newark’s Symphony Hall. This will be a treat for those who love music, from classics to contemporary, big band to Braodway, Jazz to religious. Watch bulletin for up-dates.
St. John’s Rosary Society ~ Christmas Party Will be held at: Madeleine’s Petit Paris Restaurant
416 Tappan Road, Northvale Sunday, December 7th, 1:00PM
Tickets are $30 per person. For more information, call: Neri at 201-262-5702
Everyone is invited to attend. Two-Day Christmas Craft Spectacular
Saturday & Sunday ~ November 1st & 2nd ~ 10AM to 4PM St. Joseph Regional H. S., Montvale, NJ
Showcasing the talents of 120 crafts people and fine artists. The whole 1st floor will be used.
Admission is $2.00 Children and Senior Citizens (65+) Free NO STROLLERS PERMITTED
www.saintjosephregional.org
Bergen Catholic H. S. ~ Open House Invites all 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and their parents on Thursday, October 30th. A welcome reception will begin at 6:30PM with the main presentation following at 7:00pm. Bergen Catholic H. S. is located at 1040 Oradell Ave.,Oradell.
Any questions, please call 201-634-4151.
International Festival Thursday, Friday, Saturday ~ Nov. 6, 7, 8 ~10AM-10PM
St. Anthony’s Orthodox Church 385 Ivy Lane, Bergenfield
