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 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]Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016 They shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” ~ Matthew 1:23
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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
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
They shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” ~ Matthew 1:23
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Masses for the Week Saturday December 17 5:30 pm Edward Da Costa 7:00pm (Spanish) Aura Lina Gallego Sunday December 18 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Gertrudes Guevarra 10:30 Rodrigo Cano 11:00 (Chapel) Soledad & Elpidio Tobias 12:00 pm Alfred Cialone 12:30 pm (Spanish) Anadigna Poites Monday December 19 7:00 Joan Horens 9:00 Steve Kallet 7:30 pm Christine Pascual Tuesday December 20 7:00 Anjel Figuerero 9:00 Steve Kallet 7:30 pm David & Aral & Cruze Wednesday December 21 7:00 Jerry Jordan 9:00 Glenn & Steven Fernandez 7:30 pm Luz Marina Suarez Thursday December 22 7:00 Bienvenido M. Lazatin (2nd Anniv.) 9:00 Anna Mugitach 7:30 pm Mr. & Mrs. Jose Cunanan Friday December 23 7:00 Gerry Jordan 9:00 Pinto, Jendryski & Lis Families 7:30 pm Aida G. Lapuz Saturday December 24 NO 7:00A.M. MASS 9:00 (Chapel) Intentions of Elvis Eagle Evaristo Christmas Eve Masses 4:00pm Family Mass John, Nora & Mary Reilly 6:30pm Vigil Mass Delmy Escobar 9:00pm Español Glenn & Steven Fernandez Sunday Christmas December 25 12:00M Midnight Sally D. Lee (mother & daughter) 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Joseph E. Doyle 10:30 Joseph Johnson 12:00 noon Joseph Gangemi
Readings for the Week Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Tuesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Thursday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Friday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:67-79 Saturday 2 Sm 7:1-5; 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29 Lk 1:57-79 Sunday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27-29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1,6,11-12;Ti 3:4-7 Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
Celebrant/Preaching Schedule Saturday, December 24th
4:00pm - Fr. Jesús 6:30pm - Fr. Ray 9:00pm - (Spanish) - Fr. Jonathan
Sunday, December 25th Midnight: Msgr. Rich & Concelebrants
Weekdays, December 19-23 7:00pm to 7:20pm No Confessions on
Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
~ ******* ~ Christmas Masses
Saturday, December 24 4:00 P.M. ~ Family Mass 6:30 P.M. ~ Vigil Mass
9:00PM. ~ Spanish/Español
Sunday, December 25 7:30A.M., 9:00A.M., 10:30A.M., 12:00 Noon
~ ******* ~ Solemnity of Mary
Saturday, December 31, 2016 5:30P.M.; 7:00P.M. ~ Spanish/Español
Sunday, January 1, 2017 7:30A.M., 9:00A.M., 10:30A.M., 12:00 Noon
Lower Church 11:00A.M. 12:30P.M. ~ Spanish/Español
Please note! A Christmas Schedule Pamphlet and Christmas Collection envelopes were mailed to all registered parishioners on December 7th. Extra Christmas Schedule pamphlets, Christmas & Flower donation envelopes are available at the exits of the Church.
Learned At Home ~ The mind of Christ is to be learned in the family. Strength of character may be acquired at work, but beauty of character is learned at home. ~ Henry Drummond
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Pastor’s Desk Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I remind everyone of our tri-parish Advent Penance Service with individual confessions which will take place at St. Mary’s in Dumont at 7:30pm tomorrow, Monday, December 19th. Priests from St. Mary’s, St. John’s, and Ascension will be on hand to hear your confession after a communal service.
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As Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, please note the revised schedule of Masses on next Saturday (Christmas Eve) and Sunday, (Christmas Day). Please try to encourage someone who doesn’t ordinarily attend Mass to join you for Christmas!
For our parish envelope users, please place both the Christmas envelope and the Sunday envelope in the one collection. Our parish counts on both Sunday collections and Holyday collections when planning our budget for the year. Thank you!
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As announced last month, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., of Indianapolis has been appointed by Pope Francis to be our new Archbishop, effective with his Mass of Installation at 2:30pm on Friday, January 6th, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Doors will open that day at 11am. Seating will be on a first come – first served basis.
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A special thank you to all who helped with our Parish Giving Tree Project and supported our Food Pantry for Christmas. So many in need will have a brighter Christmas because of your thoughtfulness!
Msgr. Richard Arnhols, Pastor
Reflection on Today’s Readings
Joseph is one of the great examples in the Bible of what can happen when people cooperate with God. Even before the angel spoke to him, he had determined to protect Mary, at the risk of his own standing in the community. Simply on Mary’s testimony that she was “with child of the Holy Spirit” (Mt.1:18), Joseph trusted God and chose what he considered to be the safest path for the woman he had planned to make his wife. His trust was rewarded when the angel confirmed Mary’s words and told him that the child to be born was destined to save his people from sin. (1:21)
Joseph believed in God’s plan and worked to see it fulfilled; thus, the Messiah was born. The wonder and glory of all God’s promises came to fruition, in part through the cooperation of this humble and upright man. In a unique way, he anticipated St. Paul’s words that, through Christ, “we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name” (Romans 1:5). Joseph clearly demonstrated the “obedience of faith”; his simple trust in God showed that he was open to the grace God was pouring out on him.
In baptism, we too have received grace and apostleship. We have been called to the obedience of faith— not a slavish obedience of fear and anxiety, but an obedience based on love and simple trust. Like Paul and like Joseph, we are called to work with the Lord, to cooperate with him in his desire to bring all people into his kingdom. No matter how we may experience this call, we cannot remain passive. Rather, we are called to dedicate our whole being— body and soul—to the Lord’s work. As we cooperate with him, we—like Joseph—will see marvelous things take place.
The birth of Christ marks the dawning of our redemption. Let us heed the voice of the psalmist and let the Lord, the King of Glory, enter our hearts. Let us put aside sin and indifference and ask Christ, our King, to remove any obstacles that might hinder his coming in more fully. Let us take hold of the grace that is available to us.
Stewardship: Sharing our Time, Talent, and Treasure!
“When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.” Matthew 1:24
Putting our complete trust in the Lord without expecting anything in return. Striving to put God first in all things and follow Him wherever He may lead us. As we prepare for the birth of our Lord, pray for the strength and courage to be a model of discipleship, just as Joseph was.
Devotions Novena - Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Wednesday Evenings, 7:00pm, upper church. Holy Hour and Benediction - First Friday of every month at 8:00pm, upper church, in English; Last Thursday of every month at 8:00pm, lower 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 Groups meet year ‘round. There is no preregistration and no fee. All meetings begin at 7:30pm. 1st Wednesday of the month ~ Thomas the Apostle Parish Center, 60 Byrd Ave., Bloomfield, NJ. 3rd Monday of the month, December 19th ~ St. Peter the Apostle Parish Center, 445 Fifth Ave., River Edge, NJ. Pre-registration is requested. Call the Office of Family Life Ministries at 973-497-4327 for registration/information/directions.
Prayers for the Dead Please remember Bridget McGuire and William Mulrooney in your prayers.
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.
First Friday ~ January 6, 2017.
St. John’s Prayer Groups 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. Meets every 1st Friday of the month, 7-9pm - upper church and every 3rd Friday of the month, 8-9:30pm in the Santo Niño Healing Prayer Room, Parish Life Center.
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 (Eng.); Sundays 1:45-3:15pm PLC (Span.).
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.
Tienda Del Encuentro Group - Meets each Tuesday 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 Sundays and Tuesdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Youth Room, lower church.
Sacraments Penance -*See special “Christmas Schedule” on page 2 for Advent Penance Service and individual Confession. Monday-Friday: 7:00pm-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 January 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.
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.
(1 or 2 baskets per week) Memorial (Deceased)/Special Intention (Living)
Week of December 17th - 24th, 2016 Altar Flowers: In Loving Memory of: Cirila Nequinto Requested by: Her Family Sanctuary Candle: In Loving Memory of: Jean & Joseph Auth Requested by: Joan Sommers & Family
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9 Day Simbang Gabi 2016 Friday, December 16th thru Saturday December 24th
All weekday Masses start at 5:00a.m., except for Filipino Apostolate of St. John’s Sponsored Mass at 5:30pm. Dec. 16th Friday ~ 5:00am ~ Msgr. Rich Dec. 17th Saturday ~ 5:30pm ~ Fr. Wilson Dec. 18th Sunday ~5:00am ~ Fr. Teo Dec. 19th Monday ~ 5:00am ~ Fr. Ray Dec. 20th Tuesday ~ 5:00am ~ Fr. Gustavo Dec. 21st Wed. ~ 5:00am ~ Fr. Ernie Dec. 22nd Thursday ~ 5:00am ~ Fr. Jesus Dec. 23rd Friday ~ 5:00am ~ Fr. Jonathan Dec. 24th Saturday ~ 5:00am ~ Fr. Dedert To all of our “Simbang Gabi” sponsors…..
Thank you very much / Maraming Salamat Po! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
Please Note! Fliers are at the exits of the church with complete information on Simbang Gabi 2016.
Marian Grotto Buy A Brick Campaign Our Marian Grotto has been so beautifully enhanced by the installation of memorial bricks. A Memorial Brick for either the dead or the living can be a beautiful Christmas gift. Forms are available near the sample bricks at the piano area at the ramp side entrance to the church. We will be placing our next order early in 2017, so now is the best time to make your reservation. Speak with Msgr. Rich if you need assistance in composing the message. Completed forms with payment in advance may be dropped off at the rectory.
St. John’s Religious Education Are you being called? Please consider sharing your faith and volunteering with our ministry. We need DOOR MONITORS for Sunday morning (8:30am-10:15am) and Monday (3:20pm-4:45pm).
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Special presentation for ALL PARENTS of the parish.
“Vocation & Purpose” Sunday, December 18th ~ 9-10:15am ~ Lower Church
Through baptism, each person is created for a specific purpose and called to holiness. What is your purpose? Why has God created you? Fr. Matthew Dooley offers an excellent opportunity for parents to reflect on their vocation as husband & wife, how they can encourage their children to discover and discern the vocation to which God is calling them and how to foster this at home. Coffee & light refreshments will be served. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Sun. Dec. 18th ~ Religious Ed Volunteer Christmas Brunch, 10:15am in Parish Life Center Tues., Dec. 20th ~ Christmas Party for Special Needs Students and Youth Group (Tuesday Session) 7:00pm Parish Life Center
NO CLASSES December 23rd through January 6th.
For more information call the Religious Education Office at 201-384-0101
St John’s Respect Life Ministry Spiritual Adoption Program ~ You are invited to join us in this prayer campaign lasting for 9 months (December 8th until the Blessed Mother’s Birthday, September 8th) which you name and pray every day for one baby who is in danger of abortion. Prayer cards are available at the exits of the church. This is a simple yet powerful way to become a daily part of the movement; call Mary at 201-385-8308.
Is 2017 the Year? 44th Annual March for Life ~ It is not too early to consider going to Washington D.C. on Friday, January 27, 2017 to be a part of the March for Life. After a 6:00am Mass, our buses will leave St. John’s parking lot about 7:00am. We will return by 11:00pm. Details will follow in upcoming weeks.
Reminder! We are still looking for those 200+ baby bottles that you may have at home. Please return them to the rectory (empty or full) as we will reuse them next year. Thank You!
Welcome New Christians! Congratulations Parents! Children baptized during the month of September 2016:
Pia Olivia Manalili, Jacob Russo, Lance Ayden Cancio Crisostomo, Clark Garcia Kabiling, Christopher William Keitt, Damian Jose Rodriguez, Andrew Ilde Evangelista Amatorio, Jared Anthony Romero, Jese Allan Sosa, Mason Anthony Tejada, Amy Isabel Ortiz Trujillo, and Jason Elias Ortiz Trujillo. Children baptized during the month of October 2016:
Celeste Sylvia Mellay, Harper Victoria Dennis, Abigail Amelia Icochea, Matteo Nicholas Manzo, Henry Jacob Armas, Emma Elizabeth Citarella, Brent Cocioppo, Mason Kevin Mulhern, Thomas James Nguyen, Sofia Cassandra Nollido, Damon Ezra Ramirez, Logan Jacob Ramirez, Colton David Spill, Liam Anthony Lopez, and Damien Alexander Bonilla
Relevant Radio ~ 1430AM WNSW ~ Catholic Talk Radio here in Newark Archdiocese - Spread the news of this informative and entertaining tool for the good of the Church, her people, and all who seek the Truth.
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St. John’s Knights of Columbus ~Council #1345
New Year’s Eve - The Party is on! ~ Saturday, December 31st, from 8:00pm until 1:00am; Presented by the Twin-Boro Columbian Club. Entertainment provided by the Shadows After Dark Band. Appetizers will consist of antipasto, stuffed mushrooms, bacon wrapped scallops, homemade mozzarella, and shrimp cocktail. Main course will be served buffet style consisting of lobster ravioli, beef brisket, shrimp scampi, and veal rollatine. All beverages, dessert, coffee, and tea also included. Cost is $90 per person. Reservations and advance payment required. For reservations call or text 1-516-220-9333 or email us at [email protected] for more details. Murder Mystery Dinner~Friday , Jan. 13th.
Other Upcoming Events ~ Friday, January 20th - Pasta/Meatball Social, Saturday, Jan. 28th - Fr. Murray Scholarship Dinner/Dance. Hall Renting & Catering ~ Planning a party soon? Call Matt Connell at 201-387-7187, email [email protected] org or check our website: www.kofc1345.org. The hall is available with or without catering.
St. John’s Golden Age Club Next meeting - December 16, 1:30pm, Conlon Hall.
Up-coming Trips
Thursday, January 12, 2017 ~ Resorts Casino, Atlantic City Bus departs at 9am from the parking lot behind the Little League field at Melrose and Wildrose Avenues. For information call Tom 201-385-9340.
May 21-26, 2017 ~ Bus trip to Asheville, NC. 5 nights lodging (3 consecutive nights in Asheville) *Includes 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners. See Biltmore Estate & Gardens, Antler Village & Winery, guided tour of Asheville including St. Lawrence Basilica, Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway and Visitor Center, and Folk Art Center. *Price per person is $478 for members and $483 for non-members. Add $149 for single occupancy. *$75 deposit due 1/14/17 and final payment due 3/14/17. Trip insurance is optional and available at additional cost of $35 per person. Call Donna and Fred 201-384-2798.
We also invite people to join our club. (Bergenfield residency no longer required.)
Please call Fred, 201-384-2798.
The following Transfiguration Academy students in grades 4-8 have made the Principal’s List for the first trimester: Kyle Eseban (Grade 4) Cynthia Jacob (Grade 6) Aleena Kuriakose (Grade 6) Layla Libanan (Grade 6)
Congratulations! These student received all A+ grades.
The Students, Faculty and Staff Wish Everyone a HEALTHY AND BLESSED CHRISTMAS!
The school and school office will close at 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 22 and will remain closed until Tuesday, January 3 for the Christmas recess.
Transfiguration Academy is located at Bradley Avenue in Bergenfield. For more inforation or to schedule a tour of the school please call 201-384-3627 or email [email protected],
or visit our website at transfigurationacademy.org and follow us on Facebook.
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Hours effective through December 24, 2016 Closed Mondays
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats The Archdiocese of Newark Respect Life Office is sponsoring three Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats in 2017. If you are suffering from an abortion experience, and have feelings of guilt and anxiety and/or depression, there is Hope! Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats heal the pain from abortion, one weekend at a time. Dates are: Jan. 6-8 (Spanish); May 12-14 (English); Sept. 8-10 (English). For more information about the weekend or “scholarships” for those in need, contact Cheryl A. Riley at 973-497-4350 or [email protected]. All calls and e-mails are confidential.
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