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. Arcadio B. Muñoz Rev. Gustavo A. Alfaro Rev. Manuel Dueñas 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 201-384-2675 www.transfigurationacademy.org [email protected][email protected]June 24, 2012 “Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.” - Acts 13:25
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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. Arcadio B. Muñoz
Rev. Gustavo A. Alfaro
Rev. Manuel Dueñas
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 201-384-2675 www.transfigurationacademy.org [email protected][email protected]
June 24, 2012
“Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.” - Acts 13:25
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Masses for the Week Saturday June 23 5:30 pm William Walsh 7:00pm (Spanish) Juan Duarte Sunday June 24 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Norma Landman 10:30 Mimi Brick *11:00 (Chapel) Robert Boria 12:00 pm Rafael Mendoza 12:30 pm (Spanish) Thanksgiving to St. Gregory Monday June 25 7:00 Dee Interdonato 9:00 Juan Bautista Esperanza 7:30 pm Kathleen Hassett Tuesday June 26 7:00 John O’Connell 9:00 Thomas Morrone, Sr. 7:30 pm John LaMotta Wednesday June 27 7:00 Elizabeth Andrews 9:00 Jennie Mullarkey 7:30 pm Regina Michel Thursday June 28 7:00 Carlos Servo 9:00 Fr. George Padinjarayil 7:30 pm Milania Dursun Friday June 29—Ss. Peter and Paul 7:00 Eleanor McHugh 9:00 Margaret Rauch Schaffner 7:30 pm Betty Butler Romanelli Saturday June 30 7:00 Belen Manalansan Montemayor, fmly 9:00 Marissa Ordoñez 5:30 pm Rev. Francisco Ponce (1st Anniv.) 7:00pm (Spanish) Delmy Escobar Sunday July 1 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Norma Landman 10:30 Brian, Douglas & Brenda Pyle NO 11:00AM MASS DURING JULY & AUGUST 12:00 pm Rev. Francisco Ponce 12:30 pm (Spanish) Rafael Gonzalez 5:30pm (Filipino) Special Intention *Please Note: The 11:00am (Chapel) Sunday Mass will not be held during the months of July and August. Will resume on Sunday, September 9, 2012
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 July 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.
Prayers for the Dead Please remember Frances Strang and Peter Byrne in your prayers.
Retiring Worn Out AmericanFlags Boy Scout Troop 139 is collecting and ceremonially retiring worn out American Flags. Parishioners are asked to bring their flags to St. John’s Rectory and place them in the collection box that is available in the vestibule. For more information, please call Gordon at 201-314-6964.
Bethlehem Olive Wood This weekend (June 23-24) you will have another opportunity to purchase some handcrafted religious articles, this time presented by Bethlehem Olive Wood families. Please stop by the priests’ garage area before or after the Masses. Proceeds help struggling Christian families in the Holy Land.
Do You Want To Be Blessed And Become A Blessing? Come and join Father Arcadio’s workshop on the teaching of the Catholic Church. Friday, June 29, 2012 ~ 8:00pm to 9:30pm St. John’s Parish Life Center basement
FREE ADMISSION & FREE REFRESHMENTS For any questions, please call: Oscar Ocampo 201-923-8685
Filipino Apostolate Sunday, July 1, 2012 ~ Filipino Mass at 5:30PM. Sponsors: Emily Mendoza & Family Monday, July 9, 2012 ~ Filipino Apostolate monthly meeting at Parish Life Center basement at 8:00pm.
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Pastor’s Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, You are all invited this Saturday, June 30th, to “Shake, Rattle, and Roll: A Concert of 50’s and 60’s Hits” to benefit St. John’s Food Pantry. See more information on page 5 of today’s bulletin. I got to hear part of a rehearsal recently. If you love the musical hits of the 50’s and 60’s, you will surely enjoy this evening!
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Each year, the Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Family Life Ministries prepares approximately 2,800 couples for marriage in the Catholic Church. The preparation includes: Pre-Cana Sessions, God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage Seminars, Natural Family Planning as well as Engaged Encounter Retreat experiences. This is in addition to the preparation that couples have with a priest or deacon who prepares them for the Sacrament. While Spanish is the most common of the foreign languages for Pre-Cana, the program is also offered in Portuguese, Polish, Korean, and Italian, as well as for those with Special Needs, and in American Sign Language for the Deaf.
The U.S. Census reports the Northeast has the lowest divorce rate in the country and New Jersey has the lowest divorce rate in the United States. While some may see the Archdiocese’s formation requirements as stringent, these requirements are certainly paying dividends.
The Office of Family Life Ministries continues to support married couples each year with anniversary Masses, presided by Archbishop Myers. This is in addition to days of reflection for married couples, as well as retreats such as Marriage Encounter, that help married couples to continue to live the grace of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
Thank you for your support of the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, which makes the Office of Family Life Ministries a reality. Our parish has already pledged $194,746.00, which is 201% over our goal and 86% of our stretch goal of $226,041.20 for maximum parish rebate. Please send your pledge card to the Archdiocese or pick up a pledge form/envelope in the church or rectory.
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Now through July 4th, we continue to join Catholic Churches throughout the United States in a Fortnight for Freedom. You are asked to pray each day for an end to an institutional coercion by the government against conscience and government intrusion into the ordering of Church institutions. A simplified prayer you may say daily is:
Almighty God, Father of all nations, for freedom you have set us free in Christ Jesus. We praise and bless you for the gift of religious liberty, the foundation of human rights, justice, and the common good.
Grant to our leaders the wisdom to protect and promote our liberties; By your grace, may we have the courage to defend them, for ourselves and for all those who live in this blessed land.
We ask this through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, our patroness, and in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, with whom you live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Msgr. Richard Arnhols
Reflection on Today’s Gospel
In Israelite society, circumcision was the boy’s initiation into the community of the people of God. Here circumcision and naming have been combined. It is clear that this was truly a chosen child, for his father Zechariah was given back his speech when he confirmed that the child was to be named John. John had indeed been set apart by God for a mission to the people of Israel. In preparation for this, he spent his days in the wilderness, the place that was traditionally considered a testing ground. It was there that he was strengthened in spirit for the task before him.
Some patristic writings claim that the birth of Jesus was placed in the calendar when the days begin to lengthen in the Northern Hemisphere. John’s birth marks the time when the days are getting shorter: “He must increase; I must decrease.”
“God of all creation, from the beginning creation sang as you brought the world from chaos into light. Throughout the story of Israel, men and women raised their voices praising your holy name. In Jesus you sang your song of love to us. May our voices join with all the angels and saints in joyful praise.”
God’s Plan for Giving: Tithing - A Way of Life!
Our Sunday Tithe: Sunday Collection: June 3, 2012—$15,973.00 June 5, 2011—$17,249.50
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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 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.
St. John’s Prayer Groups Charismatic Prayer Group - Meets each Friday evening 8pm-10pm with Father Arcadio 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 most Mondays, 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 Sponsored by the Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark. Groups meet year ‘round. There is no preregistration and no fee. All meetings begin at 7:30pm. For further information, please contact the Office of Family Life Ministries at 1-973-497-4327 or email: [email protected].
Memorial Fund & Special Intentions 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.
Offerings for Memorial/Special Intention Fund are: ALTAR BREAD (Hosts) $50.00 ALTAR WINE $40.00 *ALTAR FLOWERS $25.00 each (* One or two baskets may be requested) SANCTUARY CANDLE $15.00 Memorial/Special Intention for this week: Sanctuary Candle: In Loving Memory of: Bill Walsh Requested by: Brennan Family Altar Flowers: In Honor of Sts. Peter & Paul Requested by: Fernandez Family
St. Michael the Archangel Men’s Spiritual Warfare
2nd & 4th Friday of the Month ~ 8:00pm - 9:30pm Parish Life Center (2nd floor/use back door)
All men of St. John’s Church are welcome to join St. Michael in defending the Church and our families against the constant assaults of the devil by preparing ourselves for the spiritual battle going on right now.
FREE ADMISSION ~ FREE REFRESHMENTS For any questions, call Oscar Ocampo at 201-923-8685.
Madonna Chapel & Mausoleum Madonna Cemetery in Fort Lee has begun construction of an addition to its mausoleum. Madonna Mausoleum, the first community mausoleum built in the Archdiocese of Newark, has served the needs of our local community for almost forty years. The construction of an addition was necessary to continue in this mission. The new expansion will be called the “All Saints” section and there will be several liturgical features of saints that represent the ethnic diversity of our community. There will also be private and semi-private areas in the mausoleum addition and there will be options for both single and double interment. Because pre-planning is an important family responsibility, the cemetery is offering cemetery counseling and information about the mausoleum. If you wish to have more information, please fill out the enclosed form in the brochure at the exits of the church. You may also contact Madonna Cemetery by dialing: 1-866-392-1951.
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Knights of Columbus ~ St. John’s Council #1345 The Council is open on Friday evenings from 8-11PM. Why not stop in and learn more about us! Hall Renting & Catering ~ Planning a party soon? Call George D at 201-338-2617 for information or check our website: www.kofc1345.org.
Unemployed? Looking for a better job? YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Come to the job search workshops offered by St. Joseph the Worker Ministry.
Mondays (May 14th—June 25th) ~ 7:30pm to 9:00pm Last workshop offered: June 25 ~ Executing an ongoing search
Call Jack Weldin, Jr. at 201-385-8360 Informational Fliers are available at the exits of the church
St. John’s Committee for the Homeless Walk-in dinner, Monday, July 2nd. If you would like to prepare a hot dish or a salad or bake a cake for July 2nd, please call Bob Armbruster, 201-387-2977. Food can be brought to Conlon Hall on Sunday evening from 7 to 8:30pm or on Monday from 2 to 3:30pm. Walk-in dinner, Wednesday, July 18th. Jovy Santos will be the coordinator. Please contact Jovy at 201-244-5678, if you have any questions or wish to volunteer in any way.
A Concert of 50’s & 60’s Hits To Benefit…...
St. John’s Food Pantry Ministry Conlon Hall ~Saturday, June 30, 2012 ~ 7:00pm
Cost ~ Advance Tickets $15 ~ Senior Discount $10 At the Door $20 For more information ~ Contact Susan, Joan or Fr. Arcadio at 201-384-0101. Please bring “dried good” items to the concert and earn a 50/50 ticket.
St. John’s Food Pantry Thanks to all who help to keep our pantry stocked with monetary donations and non-perishable food items. Distribution of Food for those on our list will be: Monday, June 25th - 8:30am to 11:00am & 6:30pm to 7:30pm Please cooperate by picking up your food on this date and specified hours.
Reminder! Returning of Baby Bottles Sponsored by: St. John’s Respect Life Ministry
If you were unable to return your Baby Bottle to the church on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17th, PLEASE BRING THEM TO THE RECTORY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. DO NOT LEAVE THEM IN THE CHURCH. Thanks to all who already returned their Baby Bottle which will benefit Crisis Pregnancy Organizations. We will give a complete count of total amount collected within a couple of weeks.
St. John’s Religious Education Registration ~ Now open for the 2012-2013 Religious Education year for Grades PK4 through 7, Grade 8/Confirmation, High School/Confirmation and RCIA Adapted for Children (for those not yet baptized). Why is it so important to register your children as soon as possible? *We need to plan for catechists and classroom space, and purchase texbooks and supplies. *Some class days/times fill up early - first come, first served. (You can pay in full or leave a deposit.) *After June 30th, returning families incur a $10 late charge. Contact the Religious Ed Office NOW! Call 201-384-3601, or stop by weekdays, 9am - 3:30pm, Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 7:30pm or Sundays 11:00am - 12:00 Noon.
* * * * * * St. John’s Annual Vacation Bible School
August 6 - 8 ~ 9:30am to 12:00 Noon Conlon Hall
“God’s Love Connection: He is the Vine, We are the Branches”
For children entering PK-4 through Grade 6. Cost is $20 per child/ $30 per family.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: JULY 23rd. See flier at the exits of the church for more information and registration form.
* * * * * * Teen Service Week 2012
August 5th - August 10th ~ 9:00am - 3:00pm Teens entering Grades 7 - 12 are invited to participate in a variety of Christian service activities and projects during the week (including serving as aides at our parish Vacation Bible School). Cost is $40 per person (includes meals). See flier at the exits of the church for more information and registration form.
Archbishop Gerety’s 100th Birthday! A Mass, celebrating with Archbishop Emeritus Peter Leo Gerety his 100th birthday, will be offered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Thursday, July 19th at 3pm. Each parish may bring ten people to represent the parish. If you would like to attend (transportation on your own), please leave your name and phone number at the rectory by July 1st.
Attention Altar Servers! Please pick up a copy of the Altar Servers’ schedule for the month of July, available in the Sacristy, after Mass this weekend June 23-24.
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Transfiguration Academy SUMMER PROGRAMS are off to a running start! This summer, Transfiguration offers Reading, Language Arts, and Math programs as well as our traditional Summer Camp and Music program. These programs serve in helping those students in need of extra help, and preparing them for the upcoming school year.
An Unsolicited Letter From a Parent (The following is an excerpt from a parent’s letter we received.)
Dear Mr. Tralongo: I would like to continue my son’s education in your school for the Kindergarten class. We are very happy that we chose Transfiguration, since my son began going to your school at age 3. My son...now is 5, has developed tremendously this past year...and having a consistent schedule, teachers and classmate for my son 5 days a week, fulltime, helped him not only to grow academically, but socially as well.
The School Office will be opened weekdays all summer, from 9:00AM to 2:00PM Let us contribute to your child’s success.
Join the Award winning student body. Awards and scholarships, over $ 2 Million
Gospel Values taught both in the classroom, and by example in every grade The question still remains ~
Can you afford NOT to send your child to Transfiguration? Registration is now open
Call 201-384-3627 To register or make an appointment
Lucky Calendar Raffle Winning Numbers for Week #24
June 18th through June 23rd, 2012 Monday -076 Tuesday -887 Wednesday -971
Thursday -171 Friday -245 Saturday -406
St. John’s Golden Age Club Up-coming Trips (Non-Members are welcome on trips.) Thursday, July 12th ~ Atlantic City, Taj Mahal Casino. Bus departs at 9:00am from the parking lot behind the Little League Field at Melrose and Wildrose Avenues. Call Fran, 201-385-7663. The club schedules an Atlantic City trip every second Thursday of the month. October 1st - 5th ~ Bus trip to Canada ~ two days in Ottawa with guided tours and one day in the Thousand Islands with a sightseeing cruise on the St. Lawrence River. Call Dorothy, 201-384-7435 for reservations and more information.
Line Dancing at St. John’s Sponsored by St. John’s Filipino Apostolate
Thursday evenings ~ June 23rd-Sept 1st. Cafeteria, Conlon Hall ~ 8-10pm ~ Fee is $5.00 per person
For more information, call: Belle Vano Uy, 201-281-2354 or Fr. Arcadio, 201-384-0101
St. John’s BINGO EVERY SUNDAY ~ 7:00PM
EVERY WEDNESDAY ~ 7:30PM COME & SUPPORT IT!
SMOKE FREE!!! Please Note! ~ Bingo will not be held on Wednesday, July 4th holiday.
Send a City Child to Camp The Eddie Gray Camp Fund is seeking funds to send inner-city children to summer camp. This year our cost per child will be $200 for one week. However, we will be grateful for donations of any amount. Every donation helps and is greatly appreciated! Please make checks payable to: Eddie Gray Camp Fund (and mail to) Sister Jacinta Fernandez 812 Rebecca Place Elizabeth, NJ 07201 Thank you for providing a happy and healthy experience for an inner-city child!
Summer Sports Camps Bergen Catholic High School, 1040 Oradell Ave., Oradell, NJ ~ During the month of July Bergen Catholic H. S. offers the following Sports Camps: Baseball Camp (info jburt@bergebcatgikuc,irg), Basketball Camp (info 201-666-1779), Football Camp (info 201-962-8483), Lacrosse Camp (info 201-634-4141).
* * * * * DePaul Catholic High School, 1512 Alps Rd., Wayne, NJ. ~ During the month of July, DePaul H. S. is offering the following Sports Camps: Football (June 25-28), Girls Basketball (June 25-28), Baseball Camp (July 9-12), Girls Volleyball (July 9-12) Boys & Girls Lacrosse (July 16-19), Boys Basketball (July 16-20). For complete information: http://mail.aol.com/35919-211
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