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. Antonio N. Kuizon 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. Enrique G. Enriquez Trustees TRANSFIGURATION ACADEMY PARISH LIFE CENTER 10 Bradley Ave., Bergenfield 15 N. Washington Ave., Bergenfield Mr. James V. Carlo, 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]First Sunday of Lent February 14, 2016 The Word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. ~ Romans 10:8
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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. Antonio N. Kuizon
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. Enrique G. Enriquez
Trustees
TRANSFIGURATION ACADEMY PARISH LIFE CENTER 10 Bradley Ave., Bergenfield 15 N. Washington Ave., Bergenfield Mr. James V. Carlo, 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]
First Sunday of Lent
February 14, 2016
The Word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart.
~ Romans 10:8
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Masses for the Week Saturday February 13 5:30 pm Helen Beratz 7:00pm (Spanish) Luís Gonzaga Ramirez(24th Anniv.) Sunday February 14 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Adelia Lobaton 10:30 Joseph Gangemi 11:00 (Chapel) Maray Arana 12:00 pm Gamma Lao Bernal 12:30 pm (Spanish) Special Intention-Netis Negron Monday February 15 7:00 Marion Montenegro 9:00 Gladys Flynn 7:30 pm Vincent Rose (29th Anniversary) Tuesday February 16 7:00 Salvatore L. DeCesare 9:00 Pacita Dacanay Santiago 7:30 pm Steven Charowsky Wednesday February 17 7:00 Jessica Maloney 9:00 Arthur Fernandez 7:30 pm Irene Bligh Thursday February 18 7:00 Ronnie Mirasol 9:00 The Sullivan Family 7:30 pm Rodrigo Cano Friday February 19 7:00 Special Intention-Netis Negron 9:00 Guillermo & Pacita Villanueva 7:30 pm Theresa Pinto Saturday February 20 7:00 Richard Ridad Relucio 9:00 George Karabin 5:30 pm Jun Dante Lopez & Cecilia Gonzalez 7:00 pm(Spanish) Dandy Keh Sunday February 21 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Joseph Johnson (1st Anniversary) 10:30 Margaret, Joseph & Ella Kiernan 11:00 (Chapel) Rosemary Tugoen 12:00 pm Maria Alvarado 12:30 pm (Spanish) Glenn Fernandez
Readings for the Week Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; Phil 3:17—4:1 [3:20—4:1]; Lk 9:28b-36
2016 Lenten Regulations 1. The days of both “Fast and Abstinence” during Lent are
Ash Wednesday, February 10th and Good Friday, March 25th. If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night, March 26th) as the “paschal fast” to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ouselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily His Resurrection.
The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence. 2. On a day of *Fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted and two smaller meals, which if added together, would not exceed the main meal in quantity. **Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast. On a day of *Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. **Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged by the law of abstinence. The obligation to observe the laws of Fast and Abstinence “substantially,” or as a whole, is a serious obligation. 3. The Fridays of the year, outside of Lent, are designated as days of penance, but each individual may substitute for the traditional abstinence from meat some other practice of voluntary self-denial as penance. 4. The time for fulfilling the Paschal Precept (Easter duty*) extends from the First Sunday of Lent, February 14th, 2016 to the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, May 22, 2016.
Rice Bowls - For Lent for Life Did you know? Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is YOUR way to change lives around the world. PRAY using the daily reflections on the Lenten Calendar (included inside Rice Bowl). FAST with our weekly meatless meal, and learn about people around the world. GIVE your Lenten Sacrifices to CRS Rice Bowl, or donate online crsricebowl.org/give.
Fill your Rice Bowl with dollars and coins or give on line crsricebowl.org/give
Rice Bowls are available at the exits of the church.
Adoration and Stations of the Cross Eucharistic Adoration ~ Wednesdays during Lent 12:00Noon to 6:00pm starting February 17, 2016.\
Traditional Stations of the Cross ~ Fridays of Lent Spanish ~ 6:30pm; English 7:00pm Marian Consecration during Lent
Sundays ~ 2pm—Parish Life Center
Penance ~ During Lent Monday-Thursday: 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.
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Pastor’s Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As part of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, members of our NeoCatechumenal Way will begin visiting all homes in our parish boundaries with a message of God’s Love, starting this Saturday morning in the southwest section of our parish. They will be approaching every household, parishioner or not, to share this good news! Kindly welcome them when they come to your house!
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The Archdiocesan Women’s Commission Day of Reflection will be held Saturday, February 27th at Seton Hall University. This year’s theme is “Alive in Christ: Celebrating the Jubilee Year of Mercy.” The English track will feature Leah Darrow and Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT. They will share their amazing stories of mercy, healing and the infinite love of Jesus Christ. Both women were on the path to the good life, achieving dream-like levels of success in their worldly pursuits. Yet both young women realized their success wasn’t bringing true happiness and each was called from the worldly path to radical conversion. The Spanish track will feature Mother Adela Galindo, SCTJM. The day runs from 9am to 1:30pm, with doors opening at 8am.
The Archdiocesan Catholic Men’s Conference will be held Saturday, March 5 at Seton Hall University. This year’s theme is “Be Not Afraid: Trust in His Mercy!” Speakers for the English track will be Patrick Madrid, best-selling author of “Why Be Catholic?” and radio host of his own show on the Immaculate Heart Radio Network, and Gus Lloyd, host of Seize the Day radio show on the Catholic Channel XM Radio. Spanish track speakers will be Monsignor Willie Peña, from the Archdiocese of San Juan, PR, and Deacon Asterio Velasco, Coordinator for the Hispanic Apostolate in the Archdiocese of Newark. The day runs from 9am to 1:30 pm, with the doors opening at 8 am.
Registration for both events is $20. Priests and religious are free. The day includes continental breakfast and holy Mass. For registration, please visit www.rcan.org/womenscommission (WOMEN) or www.rcanmenscommission.org (MEN), speak to Mary Cox or Deacon Jim, or call 973-497-4545.
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Our pre-pledge and first weekend’s in-pew pledges for this year’s “Sharing God’s Blessings” Annual Appeal total $23,781.00. Our parish goal is $92,953.00. Although there is no specific stretch goal this year, for us to receive at least $50,000.00 in rebates from the Annual Appeal, we need to reach $173,598.16. I personally invite EVERY PARISH FAMILY to make some gift to this year’s Annual Appeal, whether you are a previous or new contributor. PLEASE HELP THIS YEAR!
Msgr. Richard Arnhols, Pastor
Reflection on Today’s Readings
All our readings this weekend express how God is with His people, in times of difficulty and in times of bounty. He is there to reassure, to strengthen, to guide, and to save. Lent is our forty-day experience to recall the story of God’s saving love affair with us and to grow in gratitude for mercy so near. God’s Word is near to us. We name the sin and darkness that tempt us to trust what is not God when what we really need to do is to invite God to be with us in our trouble and heal us. Feeding on the word of God and the liturgy can guide us to live the death and resurrection of Jesus more clearly this year.
Name the ways that you have known God’s love throughout your life. Face whatever gets in the way of believing that God’s Spirit dwells within you. Cry out to the Lord our God in honesty, faith, gratitude, and need. The Word is near you. May it help you grow more grateful for God’s unconditional and merciful love and experience God’s nearness this Lent.
“God, our mercy, feed me with Your Word and Sacrament this Lent. Help my worship of You deepen my trust that You are with me, so that I see You in all creation and make Your nearness known to all. Amen.”
Stewardship: Sharing our Time, Talent, and Treasure!
“I have now brought you the first fruits of the products of the soil which you, O Lord, have given to me.” Deut. 26: 10
This line from the Old Testament offers two challenges. First, do you give to God from your “first fruits,” the best that you have to offer, or do you give from what is left over? Second, do you remember that everything you have has been given to you by God? Ask God for a grateful and generous heart, every day.
Sacraments Penance During Lent - Monday-Thursday: 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 April and beyond. (No baptisms in Lent: Feb. & Mar.) 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 session. Please contact one of the priests, 201-384-0101.
Prayers for the Dead Please remember Rev. James Moran and Evelyn Fortsch in your prayers.
St. John’s Prayer Groups Santo Niño Healing Prayer Ministry - Every 1st Friday of the month 7-9pm, Main Church. And Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7-9pm in the Santo Niño Healing Prayer Room, Parish Life Center. St. Michael the Archangel - Men’s Prayer Group Meets 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month, 8:00pm - 9:30pm , in the Parish Life Center, (2ndfloor/ use back door.) For information contact: Otto DeLeon at 201-744-0937. Charismatic Prayer Group - Meets each Friday evening 8pm-10pm 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 Lower Church. 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 Sundays & Tuesdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Youth Room, lower church
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 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 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: ~ St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Center, 60 Byrd Ave., Bloomfield, NJ. 3rd Monday of the month, February 15th: ~ St. Peter the Apostle Parish Center, 445 Fifth Ave., River Edge, NJ. Please contact the Office of Family Life at 1-973-497-4327 or email [email protected] for information, directions and registration.
CATECHESIS COME & LISTEN!
Adults & Youth (Over age 13) MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS
8:00PM to 9:00PM ~ Parish Life Center (Free baby sitting is offered.)
For more information, please contact Fr. Jonathan.
Memorial/Special Intention Fund Memorial (Deceased) / Special Intention (Living)
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. *Please note: During the 6 weeks of Lent, Altar Flowers may not be requested. Week of February 13-14, 2016 Sanctuary Candle: In Loving Memory of: Dorothy Hartney Requested by: Rube Family
President’s Day ~ Holiday On Monday, February 15, 2016 in observation of President’s Day, the offices of the Rectory, and Religious Education will be closed (also Religious Education classes will NOT be in session February 14th-18th.) Transfiguration Academy will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, February 15th & 16th.
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St. John’s Women’s Cornerstone Looking for a Valentine’s Gift? Send your sweetheart on a Cornerstone Weekend! Make reservations now. Our Women’s Retreat takes place on June 17-18, right here at St. John’s Parish Life Center.
Registration forms are at the exits of the church.
St. John’s Special Needs Ministry St. John’s Ministry with Those with Disabilities
Inclusive Family Mass ~ 1st Sunday of the month, 1:30PM. Main Church. Next Meeting for Dads ~ Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 7:30-9PM, Parish Life Center Gathering Room. All dads of children with Special Needs welcome. Refreshments provided. Next Meeting for Moms - Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 7:15pm, Notre Dame Chapel - Special Stations of the Cross. For more information, please contact Rosemarie Flood, Director of Religious Education, 201-384-3601.
Affected by the Disease of Alcoholism? Join us at a Special Mass at 12:00 Noon and Support Group meeting at the Church of St. Mary, 20 Legion Place, Closter, on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Mass is offered for the support, healing and recovery of not only the man/woman directly infected with the abuse of alcohol or drugs, but also for anyone involved in the life of the alcoholic or drug addict. For information please call 201-768-7565. Save this Date! April 16, 2016 for the 10th Annual Fr. Jim McKenna Memorial Fund Beefsteak Dinner and Reverse Raffle. See our website for more info: www.frjimmckenna.org.
St. John’s Respect Life Ministy Spiritual Adoption Program
Month 5 - Developing Baby ~ Your spiritually adopted baby weighs over one pound now, and mother can feel his/her movement. Before this time he/she was too small for her to feel. Although he/she swam with ease in his/her watery world, he/she needed to be big and strong enough to kick hard against the ouside wall and dent it - the inside wall of the uterus has little feeling. We are mid-way through the pregnancy now. Your prayers have helped your baby’s mother continue with her pregnancy and seek the help she needs. It’s not too late to join us for Prayers for Life. Please take a “Prayer Card” available at each exit of the church and pray daily for one baby who is in danger of abortion. For all information or if you wish to know more about St. John’s Respect Life Ministry, please call Mary at 201-385-8308.
The Spotlight Series Continues ….all are welcome for Spotlight on Prayer (Course 4) “The Church is Alive: As the Church Prays” presented by Fr. John Gordon, Archdiocesan Coordinator for the Office of Evangelization: Saturday, February 20, 2016 ~ 9:30am to 3:30pm, Parish Life Center
$20 for St. John’s parishioners (free for SJRE catechists; all others $40) *Includes Lunch RSVP to Rosemarie Flood as soon as possible 201-384-3601.
Spotlight on the Catechism (Courses 1-4) focuses on each part of the “Catechism of the Catholic Church.” Attendees should bring a copy of the catechism; if you do not have one, you will receive one at no charge. Spotlight on the Scriptures (Courses 5-6) offers an intro to the Old and New Testaments. Catholic school teachers and catechists/RCIA team members can earn doctrinal certification by completing all 6 courses, which are offered each fall and spring, and are rotated through each location. For more information on other courses throughout the Archdiocese, see www.rcan.org/catechet.
Save the date: Spotlight on the Old Testament is Saturday, April 16, 2016 at St. John’s!
St. John’s Religious Education Are you being called? PLEASE CONSIDER SHARING YOUR FAITH! No experience necessary - just a commitment to your Catholic faith and a willing heart. We are in need of catechists for:
Monday afternoon Grade 5
No Religious Education Classes from Feb. 14-18 Religious Education office will be closed on Monday,
February 15 in observance of President’s Day.
Friday, February 12th - 14th ~ Confirmation Retreat Group A Sunday, February 14th ~ Catechist Morning Retreat RSVP by February 7, 2016 Sunday, February 14th ~ RCIA Year 2 Rite of Sending at 10:30am Mass Rite of Election at 2:30pm in Newark Friday, February 17th-21st ~ Confirmation Retreat Group B
Sunday February 22nd ~ Family Faith Sunday This will be our rescheduled Family Mass for ALL Religious Ed families 9:00am - Lower Church *Bring a finger food to share.
Welcome New Christians! Congratulations Parents! The following children were Baptized during the month of January 2016: Cassandra Elizabeth Mendez, Aaron Stephen Fernandez, and Abgeki Blaze Agustin. PLEASE NOTE! We are accepting registrations for Baptisms for April and beyond. (No baptisms in Lent: Feb. & Mar.) Please call the Rectory at 201-384-0101 for information.
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Transfiguration Academy News……. International Night will be held on Saturday, February 27th at 6:30pm in Conlon Hall. Come out and support Transfiguration Academy and enjoy an array of food and entertainment that represents the diverse population of our school and community. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for children (age 4-13) and seniors. Tickets are available at the school office. No tickets will be sold at the door. Please call 201-384-3627.
The school office will be closed Monday and Tuesday, February 15th-16th.
Transfiguration Academy is located at 10 Bradley Avenue in Bergenfield. For more information or to schedule a tour of the school please call 201.384.3627
or email [email protected]. Please visit our website at transfigurationacademy.org and follow us on Facebook.
Pilgrimage The National Shrine of Divine Mercy ~ Stockbridge, Ma
Sunday, April 3, 2016 Bus leaves church parking lot at 7:00AM SHARP! Returning approximately at 8:00pm. Cost per person $39.00 Information/Reservation call: Sollie Wheeler 201-384-4928
Deadline for Reservation is March 20, 2016
Annual Communion Breakfast In Celebration of the
70th Anniversary of St. John’s Rosary Society Sunday, April 17, 2016 ~ 10:30AM
at Madeleine’s Petit Paris in Northvale
Cost: $30 per person Reservations please call: Florence Brown at 201-384-6026 Kathleen Dennehy at 201-374-1527
All are invited! Please note: Rosarians may bring their money to the next meeting on Monday, March 7, 2016.
St. John’s Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast ~ Today, Sunday, Valentine’s Day : Hosted by the Council, 8:30AM to 12:30PM, at the hall located at 61 Armour Place, Dumont. The cost is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under the age of 12, family maximum of $25. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Call Ken at 1-516-220-9333 for more information. Next Meeting ~ Monday, February 15th at 8:00pm followed by a Lecture Event at 8:30pm (approximately). Our guest speaker will be Father Aziz of the Syrian Orthodox Church. He will speak on the “The Plight of Christians in Syria” in light of ISIS and other threats. All parishioners of our parishes are invited to attend. Coffee and cake will be served afterward Save this Date!- Filipino Night ~ Saturday, March 5, 2016 7:00PM - 11:00PM
Please note: ~ Statements of Contributions (for tax purposes) were mailed on Wednesday, February 3rd, to all parishioners who use the Church Collection Envelope system. If you did not receive your statement this past week, please call the Rectory at 201-384-0101 and leave your name, telephone number and collection envelope number. Someone will get back to you.
BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY ~ 7:30PM
COME & SUPPORT IT! “SMOKE FREE!!!”
St. John’s Golden Age Club Meetings are scheduled on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 1:30PM, Conlon Hall. Bring Labels from Campbell & General Mills products to Mary Drake, table #12. Non-perishable food items for Food Pantry Please bring to the church any time and put in bin provided. Upcoming Trips ~Non Members are welcome on trips. Sunday, June 26 - Friday, July 1, 2016 ~ Bus Trip to Canada (Montreal, Quebec City, & Ottawa). 5 nights lodging, 5 breakfasts and 5 dinners. Price per person: $632 - members and $634 ~ non members. Add $200 for single occupancy. Call Donna and Fred for details at 201-384-2798. Watch bulletin for more details. New Members Welcome ~ We also invite people to join our club (Bergenfield residency no longer required). Fred, 201-384-2798, is in charge of membership.
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