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]September 9 - 10, 2017
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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
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Masses for the Week Saturday September 9 5:30 pm Alfred Cialone 7:00pm (Spanish) Pablo Gallego Sunday September 10 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Protection of Babies in Womb 10:30 Special Intention-Amela Jose 11:00 (Chapel) Fran, Vito & Joey Di Sianno 12:00 pm Adolf D’Silva 12:30 pm (Chapel LC-Spanish) Fabiola Carrillo Monday September 11 7:00 James Lodato 9:00 Marchese Family 7:30 pm Robert J. Sommers Tuesday September 12 7:00 Frances B. Gorman 9:00 Pureficasion Girado 7:30 pm John D. Kaberle, Sr. (37th Anniv.) Wednesday September 13 7:00 James Lodato 9:00 Paddy Halloran 7:30 pm Gerardo and Flora Ancheta Thursday September 14 7:00 Jack Fischetti & Thaddeus Lantych 9:00 Regina McLaughlin 7:30 pm Luz M. Rivera Friday September 15 7:00 Juan Dalisay 9:00 David Vaichulis (20th Anniversary) 7:30 pm Sr. Florence Guiwo Saturday September 16 7:00 Maria G. Nolasco Hernandez 9:00 Sp. Int-60th Birthday Carlos Gonzalez 5:30 pm Bill Martin 7:00pm (Spanish) Family of Londono Espina Sunday September 17 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Sp. Int-Aron Manual & Vimala Joseph 10:30 Conrado O. Fajardo, Jr.(4 yrs) 11:00 (Chapel) Sp. Int. Msgr. Richard Arnhols 12:00 pm Protection of Children in the Womb 12:30 pm (Chapel LC-Spanish) Elva Ramirez
Readings for the Week Monday: Col 1:24—2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:5-11 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-13ab; Lk 6:12-19 Thursday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Ps 113:1b-7; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Sir 27:30—28:9; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12 Rom. 14: 7-9; Mt 18: 21-35
Celebrant /Preaching Schedule Saturday, September 16, 2017
5:30pm ~ Fr. Jonathan 7:00pm (Spanish) ~ Fr. Gustavo
Chapel Lower Church 9:00am Rel. Ed. Fam. Mass ~ Msgr. Rich/Deacon.Jim
11:00 am ~ Fr. Ray 12:30pm (Spanish) ~ Fr. Jonathan
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 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 session. Please contact one of the priests, 201-384-0101.
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. Weekly Adoration, Thursdays, 7:30am to 6:30pm, in the Reservation Chapel room behind the tabernacle. Enter from ramp entrance.
Devotions Rosary - Monday through Saturday 8:30am, upper church. 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, upper church, in Spanish
“If two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father.” ~ Matthew 18:19
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Pastor’s Desk Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Please come join us at our Parish Carnival this week, to help by volunteering, playing the games, going on the rides, or enjoying the variety of delicious food! Please see page 6 of today’s bulletin for more information.
Tomorrow we pause at our parish Masses to remember the thousands of victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Hopefully the display in church this weekend reminds us to pray once again for victims and their families, and for world peace.
Rev. Msgr. Richard J. Arnhols, Pastor
Statement of Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark On the Rescission of DACA Executive Order
The decision to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals executive order is malicious. It is plainly and clearly wrong for this Administration to use as a political tool the lives, futures and security of some 800,000 young people whose only crime, if you ever could call it that, was that they lovingly and obediently accompanied their parents in pursuit of the dream of freedom and opportunity.
Whether or not the previous administration had authority to institute DACA does not matter. The 800,000 Dreamers affected by the rescission are people. They live in our neighborhoods, attend our schools, fight for our country, and contribute actively in our workplaces. They are contributing to this nation’s future and prosperity. They have followed the rules that have been in place, always praying that Congress would step up to the plate and craft intelligent, heartfelt long term solutions to a broken immigration system.
One can’t hide behind the term “legality” in rescinding DACA. That is an abandonment of humanity, and abandonment of talented and hopeful young people who are as American as you and I. The rule of law, first, last and always, must provide a humane, moral code to organize, protect and advance society based on the best ideals and beliefs in our hearts and minds. Catholic teaching calls all people to make a commitment to uphold the dignity of every person and to work for the common good of our nation. Rescinding DACA without having in place through Congress an equivalent and permanent protection for these Americans does not advance society or exemplify our best ideals and beliefs. It is, rather, an abandoning of humanity. Today, the Administration not only has closed borders; it also has closed minds and hearts.
Reflection on Today’s Readings
God created us in love, and it is this very love that He wants to pour into our hearts. Because we are His people - the “sheep of His hand” - God leads us, guides us, and disciplines us out of love. We are the delight of His heart, and all His works—His provisions, His compassion, and His discipline—are intended to lead us back to Him.
Out of this same heart of love, Jesus calls us to help our brothers and sisters—to seek the best for them and to lead them back to the Father. Sometimes this may include saying things that are difficult in order to protect and nurture their relationship with God. As hard as this may be, the debt of love that we owe one another in Christ compels us. We love because Christ first loved us; out of this love, we seek to build one another up in the Lord. Without the love of Christ, we risk speaking out of self-righteousness, judgmentalism or feelings of superiority. We can easily understand how such correction could result in hurt and shame.
It is not unusual that parents sometimes have to say difficult things to their children in order to help them grow. Most parents recognize the challenge of correcting out of love rather than out of frustration or anger. The goal of parenting is to guide our children to Christian adulthood so that they can receive their full inheritance and rights as children of God. In the same way, God loves and disciplines us—His beloved children.
God created us to live in unity with Him and with each other. We can know this unity because God’s only begotten Son removed every dividing wall by His death on the cross. Through the gift of the Spirit, He has forgiven us everything we need to live out this unity—to become vessels of His love and mercy. Let us pray for the grace to serve one another in love, knowing that such service gives joy to our heavenly Father’s heart.
Stewardship: Sharing our Time, Talent, and Treasure!
“You, son of man, I have appointed watchman for the house of Israel.” Ezekiel 33: 7
Many of us are generous with our gifts. However, how often is our generosity at the minimum level required? We do just enough or give just enough. Remember, the Lord calls us to be generous with all the gifts He has given us, to grow them and return them with increase.
Our Sunday Offering: Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017—$16,676.16 Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016—$16,338.32
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Prayers for the Dead Please remember those who have died due to recent hurricanes in your prayers.
A Healing Ministry Program for Separated & Divorced
There will be a 12 week DVD program based on the Catholic Church’s teachings for those who are experiencing a separation and/or divorce. The healing ministry will begin on Monday, September 18th at 7:30pm in the Lower Church at St. Joseph Parish, Oradell, NJ (use Harrison Street entrance only.) Please call Annette Ziegler at 201-338-4831, leave your name and phone number or email address or email Annette at [email protected].
Come experience God’s unconditional love for you!
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 or fee. 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm ~ St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Center, 60 Byrd Ave., Bloomfield, NJ.
3rd Monday of the month, September, Sept. 18th - 7:30pm ~ St. Peter the Apostle Rectory Basement, 445 Fifth Ave., River Edge, NJ. Please call Lauren Egan at the Office of Family Life Ministries at 973-497-4327 or email [email protected] for further information/directions.
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 (off for summer; will resume in September). 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 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.
Special Needs Masses and Meetings The monthly Inclusive Family Mass ~ 1st Sunday of the month at 1:30pm, October through June, in the main church. Moms’ Support Group ~ will resume meetings in October in Gathering Room of Parish Life Center. Dads’ Support Group ~ will resume meetings in September 20th in the Gathering Room of Parish Life Center. For more information, please contact Rosemarie Flood at the Religious Education Office, 201-384-3601.
Affected by the Disease of Alcoholism? A special Mass and Support Group meeting for all who are affected by the disease of alcoholism will take place at the Church of St. Mary, 20 Legion Place, Closter, NJ on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 12:00 Noon. Mass is offered for the support, healing and recovery of not only the man/woman directly affected with the abuse of alcohol and/or drugs, but also for anyone involved in the life of the alcoholic or drug addict.
For information please call: 201-768-7565. Also on Saturday, is the New Jersey Recovery Advocates Rally at Liberty State Park. For more info visit their website newjerseyrecoveryadvocates.org.
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.
Memorial Fund (Deceased)/Special Intention (Living) For the Week of: (Saturday to Saturday)
ALTAR BREAD (Hosts) - $50.00 ALTAR WINE: $40.00 ALTAR FLOWERS - $30.00 Per Basket (1 or 2 Baskets may be donated) SANCTUARY CANDLE - $15.00
Week of September 9th – 16th, 2017 Altar Flowers ~ In Loving Memory of: John D. Kaberle Requested by: Clare Kaberle
Dominican Young Adult Meeting Are you or do you know a young adult, 18 - 30 years old, looking for a faith journey companion? Meeting will be held on Mon., Sept. 11, 2017, 6:00pm, in the Mother House of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Caldwell. For all information, please contact Sister Pat Stringer, OP at [email protected] or call 1-973-403-3331, ext. 39.
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St. John’s Rosary Society The first meeting for the 2017-2018 season, will take place on Monday, September 11th, in Conlon Hall following the 7:30pm Mass. The rosary will not be recited before Mass since Joyce DeSantis will lead us in a patriotic rosary during the meeting. Plans for coming events, both spiritual and social, will be discussed during the meeting and refreshments will be served.
President Ria Ragusa will welcome back members and Father Raymond Filipski, moderator of the society. All women and members of other organizations in the parish are cordially invited to attend.
New members will be installed at Mass before the October meeting. Our Lady of the Rosary medals will be distributed to all new members. If interested in joining, please try to attend the September meeting.
For additional information or if you need a ride, call Ria at 201-384-6279. Rosarians: We will be feeding the homeless on Tuesday, September 12th. Please bring your prepared dishes for the homeless to the meeting (Sept. 11th) or to Conlon Hall on Tuesday (Sept. 12th) between 2:15pm and 3:30pm.
Knights of Columbus ~ St. John’s Council #1345 Reminders! “Life in the Church for Families Living with Disabilities”
September 21, 2017 ~ 7:00pm-9:00pm ~ Council Hall. Presented by: Anne Masters, Director of Pastoral Ministry with Persons with Disabilities for the Archdiocese of Newark RSVPor INFORMATION ~ Call Ken A. at 516-220-9333 or emailing [email protected].
To Benefit: ~ Addison Palardy was born with a condition that will require special hormone treatment for her entire life. For details and reservations (RSVP Required)
Catholic University Collection On the weekend of Sept. 16-17, a special second collection, authorized by the U.S. Bishops, will be taken for the Catholic University of America. Established by Pope Leo XIII and the U.S. bishops in 1887, it is the national university of the Catholic Church. In addition to alumni who hail from our Archdiocese, Catholic University claims one third of the U.S. bishops and 12,000 priests and religious as alumni. In Washington, DC, the University provides an education based in the Catholic intellectual tradition to almost 7,000 students through its 12 schools. Your support will enable Catholic University to expand its impact in preparing the next generation of leadership for our Church and nation. We appreciate your generosity. Learn more at collection.cua.edu.
St. John’s Respect Life Ministry Spiritual Adoption Program
Happy Birthday Adopted Baby ~ After nine months of growth and development your spiritually adopted baby was born September 2017. The only change at birth is a different way of eating and breathing. Truly a miracle, your baby began his/her life just like all of us, as a 46-chromosome cell. Nothing was “added” after conception to make this human being. The only thing needed was time to grow. Never before in history, nor ever again, will anyone exist who is just like your spiritually adopted baby. You may never meet the mother and baby but your prayers saved his/her life. A message from your Spirit Adopted Baby ~ “It’s my Birthday!” Thank you so much for all your prayers. Because you prayed for me, I got the best of all gifts - LIFE!
For more information about St. John’s Resepect Life Ministry or if you wish to join our committee, please contact Mary at 201-385-8308.
St. John’s Religious Education Sat., Sept. 9th ~ Basic Catechist Class, 9:00am ~ Parish Life Center Sun., Sept. 10th ~ Catechist Meeting, 9:00am ~ Parish Life Center Sun., Sept. 17th ~ Catechetical Sunday ~ Family Mass All children, families, catechists, and Religious Ed volunteers 9:00am –Lower Church
All classes are in session unless otherwise noted. Mon., Sept 18th ~ Monday classes begin (3:30pm - 4:45pm) Tues., Sept 19th ~ Special Needs class begins (*New Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm) For information please contact Rosemarie Flood, Director of Religious Education at 201-384-3601 or [email protected].
St. John’s Golden Age Club Meetings are scheduled on the first and third Fridays of the month at 1:30pm in Conlon Hall. Thursday, Sept. 14th ~ Atlantic City Trip - Bus departs at 9:00am from the parking lot behind the Little League Field at Melrose and Wildrose Avenues. Call Tom, 201-385-9340. Non-members are welcome on trips. We also invite people to join our club (Bergenfield residency no longer required.) Call Fred, 201-384-2798 for information.
St. John’s Liturgy Committee Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, September 19th, 8:15pm-9:15pm, Parish Life Center - 1st Fl. Gathering Rm. New members are always welcome!
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Discover why Transfiguration Academy’s diverse student body grows, learns and succeeds…..
Transfiguration Academy Registration for the 2017/2018 school year: *It’s not too late! Seats are still available in most grades. *Call to pick up registration materials and/or for a tour: 201-384-3627. *Email: [email protected]. *Visit our web site: transfigurationacademy.org. *Visit us on Facebook to see how engaged our students and families are.
School hours: School is in session from 8:00am to 3:00pm The Academy’s business hours are from 7:30am to 4:00pm daily.
Academy of the Holy Angels Beginning September 1, 2017, all applicants to Academy of the Holy Angels must take the Upper Level Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) as part of our application process. For details and to register on line visit: https://www.holyangels.org/admissions/ssat-prep-classes.
Test for Catholic High School (CO-OP Test)
Attention families of 8th grade students planning to attend Catholic H.S. in Fall of 2018! The High School Placement Test (HSPT) administered as part of the Cooperative Admissions Program for Catholic High Schools will be given on Friday, November 10, 2017. Registration for this exam is on line beginning September 1, 2017 at:
[http://www.njcoopexam.org] www.njcoopexam.org. For more information about the Cooperative Admission Program to :[http://www.catholicschoolsnj.org] www.catholicschoolsnj.org.
Open House ~ Catholic High School Bergen Catholic will host its first Open House on Sunday, September 24th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Registration can be found on the Bergen Catholic website. Any question email Matt Rosa, Director of Admissions at [email protected].
St. Anthony Orthodox Church, Bergenfield Bergen Street Fest at the Teaneck Armory
Saturday & Sunday, September 16th & 17th Details: www.bergenstreetfest.com
GIANT CASH RAFFLE Total Prize Amount as of September 6th, 2017
$3,700.00 Expected to go higher by drawing night
(Total winnings for 2016 were over $7,000.00) 1st Prize 40% ~ 2nd Prize 5%~ 3rd Prize 5%
(of Total Tickets Sold) DRAWING WILL TAKE PLACE AT 10:30PM
SATURDAY, September 16, 2017
Volunteer Sign-ups~ Priests’ Garage Area this weekend Sat. evening, and Sun.,September 9th & 10th or call Diane Ryan at 201-456-9620 Discount Ride Tickets ~ will also be available for purchase during Volunteer Sign-ups. Food Donations ~ Needed for “Food Booth”. Please stop by sign up area this weekend (Sept. 9th-10th) or contact Lou Agnese, Daisy Enriquez, Fernando Vargas or Rectory. Pay One Price Wristbands ~ which were featured in previous years for Saturdays (3pm - 6pm) will also be available to be purchased (for anyone over 36 inches tall) during the Carnival hours on Tuesday (9/12) and Wednesday (9/13), 6pm-9pm, also Saturday, 9/16, 3pm-6pm, for unlimited rides during those hours. Raffle Books ~ Please return sold raffle books as soon as possible to the Rectory, or you may turn them in at the sign-up weekend or the “Raffle Booth” during Carnival hours. Additional books are available at the Rectory and will also be available during Carnival hours.
Rectory will be closed during Carnival Hours Weekdays~ Sept. 12th, 13th, 14th & 15th at 5:30pm
Saturday, September 16th at 2:30pm *Please make arrangements to take care of routine business
before closing hours. *Calls will be accepted at the Rectory ~ 201-384-0101. *Informative flyers are available at exits of the church.
Hate Not ~ I will permit no one to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate them. Booker T. Washington
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