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. Jonathan Perez Rev. Jesús M. Ramos 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 Rosemarie Flood Eric A. Acosta Principal 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]September 21-22, 2019 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time WELCOME!
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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. Jonathan Perez
Rev. Jesús M. Ramos
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 Rosemarie Flood Eric A. Acosta Principal 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 September 21 5:30 pm Timothy Andrada - 1st Anniversary 7:00 pm (Spanish) Alicia R. Veras Sunday September 22 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Limberth De Mesa 10:30 Frank, Sally & Annette DeMaggio 12:00 pm Robert Armbruster - 1st Anniversary 12:30 pm (Spanish) Marcelina Santos Monday September 23 7:00 Edward Walsh 9:00 Richard Holliday 7:30 pm Bienvenido Morfe & Bernarda Castillo Tuesday September 24 7:00 Mary of Perpetual Help 9:00 Clifford Miller 7:30 pm Patricia & John Rube Wednesday September 25 7:00 Ricardo De Leon 9:00 John Burke & Mary Lynch 7:30 pm Robert Armbruster Thursday September 26 7:00 Felix & Benita Colina 9:00 Mary Reilly 7:30 pm Isabelle Rogacki Friday September 27 7:00 Edward Walsh 9:00 Robert Lynch 7:30 pm Danilo Iñes Saturday September 28 7:00 Santos Litong 9:00 Lydia Panganiban 5:30 pm Salvator Cinque 7:00 pm (Spanish) Humberto Sanchez - Birthday Sunday September 29 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Robert Pante 10:30 Helen Perlowski 12:00 pm Connie Kabigting 12:30 pm (Spanish) Delmy Escobar
The Archdiocese of Newark is sponsoring a one-day pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC, on Saturday, October 26, 2019.
The pilgrimage will take place under the leadership of Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. Buses will leave from local parish churches and return the same day. The feature of the day will be a rosary devotion and concelebrated Mass in the Basilica of the National Shrine. Plan now to be part of this Archdiocesan act of love and devotion in honor of Mary, Mother of the Church. Sign up at the rectory as soon as possible. The parish pilgrimage promoter at our parish is Rev. Raymond Filipski. Cost is $25 payable at the time of sign up.
Sacraments Penance - Monday-Friday: 6:45pm-7:20pm. Saturday: 1:00pm-2:00pm and immediately following the 5:30pm Mass by request, 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 October 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. Please contact one of the priests, 201-384-0101.
Celebrant/Preaching Schedule
Saturday, September 28
5:30pm ~ Fr. Jonathan 7:00pm (Spanish) ~ Fr. Jesús
Sunday, September 29
7:30am ~ Fr. Ray/Dcn. Jim 9:00am ~ Fr. Jonathan 10:30am ~ Fr. Jesús 12:00 Noon ~ Fr. Jesús
Sunday ~ Chapel Lower Church
12:30pm Spanish ~ Fr. Jonathan
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Pastor’s Desk Dear Parishioners,
There is still an opportunity for the men of our parish to participate in our Men’s Cornerstone Retreat this Friday and Saturday, September 27-28. Applications must be submitted to the rectory by Monday evening! Please take one at the exits of the church.
Next weekend, Khaled Sabat of Bethlehem Handicrafts will be returning to our parish to display once again the olive wood religious articles handmade by their Christian community in Bethlehem, the Holy Land. They seek your love and support in purchasing something when they come. Your help can and will make a difference in the lives of your brothers and sisters in Bethlehem.
Starting in mid-October, our parish will join those throughout our Archdiocese in a six week prayer and discussion group series called “Healing our Church.” Developed by RENEW International, Cardinal Tobin has agreed to have the Archdiocese split the cost with our parishes so that as many as possible may benefit from this valuable tool to help us in dealing with the Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis. I was privileged to be one of the consultants in the formulation of the discussion guide, and I strongly urge you to consider becoming part of one of our groups. See the flyer in today’s bulletin for more information.
Also, Cardinal Tobin will be holding county meetings with parishioners next month. We are still waiting for the date for our county in either early or late October, but the place will be in the auditorium of St. Peter the Apostle Parish, River Edge.
Msgr. Richard J. Arnhols
Reflection on Today’s Scripture Readings. When Jacob Marley appears to Ebenezer Scrooge at the beginning of A Christmas Carol, he wears a long chain, clasped around his middle, “made of cash-boxes, keys, padlocks, ledgers, deeds, and heavy purses wrought in steel.” He tells Scrooge that he wears the chain he forged in life, and now he wanders the earth because in life his spirit never went beyond “the narrow limits of our money-changing hole.” Old Marley’s life had been about money until it ended; now he pays the price.
Luke calls on his community to consider its use of money. In today’s parable a steward has been caught squandering his master’s property. Seeing that his days are numbered, the steward acts quickly to ensure that he will have friends at the end. Surprisingly, the master commends him for “acting prudently.” Jesus then comments that the children of this world have more gumption than the children of light, using their money to make friends.
Three other comments follow: Use money to make friends for eternity; trustworthiness in small matters and earthly wealth will lead to being trusted with true wealth, i.e. God’s kingdom; and you have to choose between God and “mammon” (whatever holds your deepest trust other than God). In a nutshell, use your money to serve; allow God to save.
Jesus is in line with the prophet Amos, who castigates the businessmen of his day for cheating the poor and needy. God is on the side of these little ones. They are the ones we are to befriend by using our money for their good. Jesus, who came as a “ransom for all” (1 Timothy 2:4), is our true wealth.
Stewardship: Sharing our Time, Talent, and Treasure!
“No servant can serve two masters. He will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon (wealth).“ Luke 16:13
Is money a “god” that you put before God? Giving money to support the Church and other charity is a pillar of our faith, just like attending Mass every Sunday and participating in parish ministry. Giving money frees us from being a slave to money. It increases our dependence on God and our trust that God will provide all that we need.
Our Sunday Offering: August 18, 2019 - $16,717.00 August 19, 2018 - $17,006.53
Have you considered electronic giving for your Sunday offering?
Go to our parish website, www.sjrc.org, click on the Parish Giving icon at the bottom of the home page, and follow the instructions to set up your account.
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Prayers for the Dead Please remember Gabriella Irene in your prayers.
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, lower church, in Spanish.
Rosary - Monday through Saturday, 8:30am, upper church.
2000 Hail Mary - First Saturday of every month, 6:30am – 4:30pm in the Reservation Chapel Room
Weekly Adoration - Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm in the Reservation Chapel Room behind the tabernacle.
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. St. John’s Prayer Groups
Charismatic Prayer Group ~ Meets each Friday evening 8:15pm-9:15pm in the Santo Niño Healing Prayer Room, Parish Life Center Basement. Legion of Mary ~ Meets each Saturday, 9:30am-11:00am in the Lower Church (Eng.); Mondays 7:00-8:00pm PLC (Span.). Padre Pio Prayer Group ~ Meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month, 3-4pm in the Lower Church. Coffee hour 4-5pm. Luz y Vida Spanish Prayer Group - Meets each Thursday evening, 7:30pm-9:30pm in the Lower Church. Tienda Del Encuentro Group - Meets each Tuesday evening, 7:30pm-9:30pm in the Parish Life Center Basement.
St. John’s Youth Group - Meets on Sundays and Tuesdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Youth Room, Lower Church. For more information contact Eric Acosta, [email protected]. El Shaddai DWXI-PPFI Bergenfield Outreach - Meets 2nd & 4th Saturdays 2pm–5:30pm in the Lower Church. For more info, contact John Teopengco at 201-658-4032 or Mike Liwanag at 201-328-6565. Anointing Fire Ministry Group - Meets each Monday evening, 7pm-9:30pm, for Eucharistic Adoration & Praise, in the Lower Church.
Memorial Fund/Special Intention
We are offering weekly memorial/special intention opportunities for the altar wine and communion hosts 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. Contact us at the rectory (201-384-0101) for weekly memorial/special intention opportunities.
Memorial Fund (Deceased)/Special Intention (Living)
Week of September 21st—28th
Altar Flowers In loving memory of John and Patricia Rube
Requested by Rube Family
TIMING It is never the wrong time to do the right thing.
GOD LOVES YOU AS YOU ARE!
Who is God for you? What is the meaning of your life? Why suffering? Where can I go to help my faith grow? JESUS CHRIST has the answers that you are looking for!
ALL ARE WELCOME WHERE? SCHOOL LIBRARY
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Free Babysitting & Translation into Spanish
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults-RCIA Adults who were never baptized, Baptized Adult Catholics who never made Communion or Confirmation, Baptized Adult Christians who would like to become Catholic, are invited to register now for this Fall’s Formational Series. Contact Deacon Jim for English and Fr. Jonathan for Spanish. Sessions start next week.
Those under 18 are asked to contact Rosemarie Flood at the Religious Education Center.
Separated/Divorced Healing Ministry
St. Joseph Parish in New Milford/Oradell, 300 Elm Street, has a Separated/Divorced Healing Ministry for those struggling with separation and divorce issues. This is a Catholic based, Christ-centered program which will include a DVD series on relevant topics and prayer and sharing will be included. It will begin again for newcomers on Monday evening, Sept. 23rd at 7:30pm. Non-parishioners are welcome. They meet twice a month. For further information contact Annette Ziegler, at [email protected] or Gerry at the Rectory 201- 261-0148.
Parish Registration Every family should be formally registered in our parish. This helps with obtaining sponsor certificates and other letters of reference. Please pick up a form at the rectory.
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God wills everyone to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth.
— 1 Timothy 2:4
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive - Sept 22 –CANCELLED! Due to uncontrollable circumstances, the blood drive scheduled to be held at St. John's Church Conlon Hall from 10am to 2 pm today is CANCELLED. We hope to reschedule in the near future.
Italian Night – Sept. 28 LAST CHANCE to get your reservations in for Italian Night on September 28th at 7pm. The evening will consist of an authentic Italian family style meal including fresh baked Italian bread, antipasto platters, mozzarella caprese, salad, manicotti, meatballs and cannoli dip dessert. Of course there is also live entertainment from Panorama Music, so wear your dancing shoes. Tap beer, wine and soda are included. $40 per person. Call or text Ken A. at 516-220-9333 or email [email protected] to RSVP.
Fish Fry Friday Night Social - October 11 Save the date and join us on Friday evening October 11th for a Lenten Style Fish Fry. Details on menu and pricing to come shortly.
Please Call or text Ken A. at 1-516-220-9333 or email [email protected] to RSVP to any event.
Hall Renting & Catering — Our newly redecorated Council hall is located at 61 Armour Place, Dumont. If you are planning a party, please call now to save the date. Call Tom F. at 201-707-9890, email [email protected] or check our website: www.kofc1345.org. for all information. The hall is available with or without catering.
“Healing Our Church” Discussion Groups Coming in October Come together for six weeks in small groups with fellow parishioners to pray and reflect on the clergy abuse crisis and to envision a path forward as a Roman Catholic family of faith. There are groups, schedules and languages (English and Spanish) to allow for everyone in our parish -- and even those who are not -- to be part of this healing process. Please pray for its success, and see the insert in today’s bulletin for more information.
Men’s Cornerstone Now in its 18th year at St. John’s, Cornerstone is a truly unique retreat program that offers its participants 27 hours that will change their lives. Guaranteed!
In a warm, welcoming and intimate setting—free of the distractions of everyday life—participants can strengthen and grow in their spirituality and faith. By literally “stopping the world” for this period of time, you’ll reflect on your own life with others. A donation of $50.00 is requested to cover meals
and materials. Men’s Weekend—September 27-28
See brochures at doors of church or contact Bill Flores—917-544-2322
40 Days for Life - Sept. 25—Nov. 3 Help save lives in Hackensack! You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization to pray and fast for an end to abortion. Through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach, 40 Days for Life has inspired 1,000,000 volunteers!
With God’s help, here are the proven results in 24 coordinated campaigns: 16,004 babies saved from abortion 190 abortion workers converted - 100 abortion centers closed
Here’s how to take part in 40 Days for Life in our community:
Vigil Location: Across the street from Women’s Choice Medical Center, 10 Zabriskie St., Hackensack, NJ 07601.
Learn more...get involved...and sign up for prayer times by visiting our campaign at the web address:
40daysforlife.com/hackensack
FREE Citizenship Classes & FREE Legal Assistance for the Citizenship Application Process
In partnership with Northeast New Jersey Legal Services, Class will begin the first week of October, two nights a week, from 6pm to 8:30pm, at 392 Main St., Hackensack, NJ 07621.
Eligibility Requriements: High Beginner and Intermediate ESL level English learners, who are eligible to apply for U.S. Citizenship.
Registration: Tuesday, September 24 at 5:30pm. Please call 973-685-0005, ext. 7150 to make an appointment.
To register, please bring your: Legal Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) Social Security Card Proof of Address
For more information, please call 973-685-0005, extension 7150 or 7060. This program is made available with funding from the USCIS—Department of Homeland Security.
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TRANSFIGURATION ACADEMY Strengthening faith, Enlightening minds, Transforming hearts, one student at a time!
MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITED 2018 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
We are excited to begin another school year! It’s not too late to register your child!
Transfiguration Academy is a United States Department of Education 2018 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. We know that testing isn’t the only measure of your child’s education. Discover why our students thrive in and outside the classroom: • Call to pick up registration materials and/or for a tour: 201-384-3627 • Email: [email protected] • Visit our website: transfigurationacademy.org • Visit us on Facebook to experience how engaged our students and families are
Registered families should have received their schedules in the mail by now. If you have not, or
if you haven't yet registered your children, please stop by the Parish Life Center, call 201-384-3601 or email Rosemarie Flood at [email protected].
*** The office is open weekdays 9am-3:30pm, Tuesday evenings 6:30-7:30pm, and Sunday mornings 8am-noon.
Do you know American Sign Language? Would you be willing to help a deaf child learn about our faith? Please contact Rosemarie.
• Sun 9/22 -- Sunday classes begin
• Mon 9/23 -- regular class
• Tues 9/24 -- Special Needs class begins
• Thurs 9/26 -- regular class
• Sun 9/29 -- regular class
• Mon 9/30 -- NO CLASS
• Tues 10/1 Special Needs Youth Group begins, 7pm in the Parish Life Center
St. John’s Book Club - Do you love or need a reason to start reading books that make you think? Join us as we delve into a variety of topics & authors, and discuss them through the lens of our faith.
ALL ARE WELCOME! Every 4th Monday of the month
7pm at the Parish Life Center (use side door)
Book Club dates from September through December
9/23 --Dead Man Walking by Sr. Helen Prejean 10/28 --All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr 11/25 --Tattoos on the Heart by Fr. Greg Boyle December -- NO BOOK CLUB
New members can sign up with Rosemarie Flood in the Religious Ed Office:201-384-3601 or [email protected].
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Newark
Attention families of 8th grade students planning to attend Catholic High School in Fall 2020!
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) administered as part of the Cooperative Admissions Exam Program for Catholic High Schools will be given on Friday, November 8th. Registration for the HSPT exam is available online at www.njcoopexam.org beginning September 3rd. For more info about the Cooperative Admissions Program, go to www.catholicschoolsnj.org.
Additionally, the Catholic High Schools are holding their annual HS Expo Night. Parents & Students are invited to meet with representatives from many Archdiocesan High Schools from 7:00pm to 8:30 pm on the following dates & locations:
Tues 9/24 - Visitation Academy, 222 Farview Ave., Paramus Wed 9/25 - Archdiocesan Center, 171 Clifton Ave., Newark Thurs 9/26 - Primary Prep at St. Aedan, 41 Tuers Ave., Jersey City For directions & more info, visit www.catholicschoolsnj.org or call 973-497-4260.
2019 Seton Hall Peace Conference Just Peacemaking through Nonviolence
September 30—October 1
All are invited to this conference which will be an exploration of Pope Francis’ teachings on peacemaking and the Church’s commitment to nonviolence. Featuring an opening address by Cardinal Peter Turkson, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and former President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.
To register: www.shu.edu/peaceconference2019
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