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 30 - October 1, 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 30 5:30 pm Souls in Purgatory 7:00pm (Spanish) San Miguel Arcangel Sunday October 1 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Robert Fallon 10:30 Special Intention -William Kalosieh 11:00 (Chapel LC) Ernesto Pernia 12:00 pm Ann Povinelli 12:30 pm (Chapel LC-Spanish) Roberto Taborda, Jr. 1:30pm Special Needs Inclusive Family Mass 5:30pm (Tagalog) Special Intention Monday October 2 7:00 Agnes, Florence & Lillian Foley 9:00 David (Tim) Wagner 7:30 pm Protection of Babies in the Womb Tuesday October 3 7:00 Diosdada Bello 9:00 Vivian Earnest 7:30 pm Dolores Hallock Violich Wednesday October 4 7:00 Francisco Romero 9:00 Connor Walsh 7:30 pm In Honor of St. Francis Thursday October 5 7:00 Reynaldo Zapata 9:00 Maria Teresa Buendia (1st Anniv.) 7:30 pm Ernesto Lopez Friday October 6 7:00 David Karash 9:00 John T. Brady 7:30 pm Kathleen Quinn-Meszaros (6th Ann.) Saturday October 7 7:00 Raymunda Pacia 9:00 Members Legion of Mary 5:30 pm David (Tim) Wagner (1st Anniv.) 7:00pm (Spanish) Margarita Gutierrez (1st Anniv.) Sunday October 8 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Steven Fernandez 10:30 Raymunda Pacia 11:00 (Chapel LC) Memory of Lee Family 12:00 pm Connie Kabigting 12:30 pm (Chapel LC-Spanish) Sofia Valerio (Anniversary)
Celebrant /Preaching Schedule Saturday, October 7, 2017
5:30pm ~ Fr. Ray 7:00pm (Spanish) ~ Fr. Jonathan
Sunday, October 8, 2017 7:30am ~ Fr. Ray 9:00am ~ Fr. Gustavo
10:30am ~ Msgr. Rich 12:00 Noon ~ Fr. Ray/Dcn. Jim
Chapel Lower Church 11:00 am ~ Fr. Jonathan 12:30pm (Spanish) ~ Fr. Jesús
St. John’s Overnight Eucharistic Adoration First Friday, October 6th ~ 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. Come and spend time with Me to recite silently your favorite prayers like the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet, read My messages in the Bible, contemplate acts of faith, hope and charity, thanksgiving, healing and reparation. Or simply keeping Me company, just as you would a dear friend. Affectionately Yours, Jesus Christ. Weekly Adoration, Thursdays, 7:30am to 6:30pm, in the Reservation Chapel room behind the tabernacle. Enter from ramp entrance.
St. John’s Filipino Apostolate Filipino Mass ~ 5:30pm, on the 1st Sunday of the month October 1st, in the main Church. Sponsored by Bruce & Flora Bereck Family. Filipino Apostolate Meeting ~ October 9th ~ 2nd Monday of the month at 8:00pm in the Parish Life Center basement.
Special Needs Masses and Meetings The monthly Inclusive Family Mass ~ Sunday, October 1st, at 1:30pm, in the main church. Moms’ Support Group ~ Next meeting Wed., Oct. 12th, 7:30pm-9pm in Gathering Room of Parish Life Center. “Navigating the System of Services for your Child with a Disability”—Linda Wieseneck, LCSW. Dads’ Support Group ~ Next meeting Wed., Oct. 19th—7:30pm-9pm, in the Gathering Room of Parish Life Center. For more information, please contact Rosemarie Flood at the Religious Education Office, 201-384-3601.
Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 2:5
Please Note: Columbus Day Holiday, October 9, 2017 Transfiguration Academy (Classes & Office), Religious
Education (Classes & Office) and Rectory (Business Office) will be closed.
Rectory will be open for phone calls and Mass cards.
Regular Mass Schedule for Monday, October 9th 7:00am, 9:00am & 7:30pm
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Pastor’s Desk Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As you heard announced at all the Masses last weekend, our parish has started what has become its annual Catechesis on Monday and Thursday evenings at 8pm in the Notre Dame Chapel of the Parish Life Center. This series of instructions and shared experiences seeks to give participants a clear review and explanation of the Catholic Faith while also demonstrating how at least some parishioners have put this Faith into action. Our team this year especially invites young adults who may have been away from practicing their faith for awhile or those who would just like to know more about it to come and listen, although adults of all ages are welcome too!
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With all the recent natural disasters, parishioners have been asking what St. John’s might be doing. Last month the Cardinal authorized a special collection for Hurricane Harvey victims. It appears no additional national collection will be forthcoming, so we will take a special second collection at all the Masses next weekend, to be equally divided for victims of Hurricanes Irma & Maria, and the Mexican earthquake. Proceeds received will be sent to the US Bishops Conference to be equally applied to these three disasters, which would include Florida, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Turks & Caicos, and Mexico.
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Attention, individuals and families living with disabilities: you can send greetings to Pope Francis which a group from our Archdiocese will bring to the Vatican this month. Guidelines for messages: Paper size: 8.5”x11”, format of greeting: pictures, words and/or photos. Possibilities to include: Hello! Your experience in the Church, your dreams for life in the Church. Please indicate if the message may be shared in ministry social media. Include parish and an email or cell phone number in case Anne Masters needs to contact you. It may be a digital file emailed or sent via post: Deadline October 4th!!! Please email or call Anne if you intend to send a message: [email protected] or 973-497-4309.
Rev. Msgr. Richard J. Arnhols, Pastor
Reflection on Today’s Readings
How many times have you quickly agreed to do something and then failed to follow through? Or refused to do something only to rethink your position later and complete the job? Both instant willingness without follow-through and reluctant accountability can show weakness, a lack of love, and imprecision of purpose.
Combine the quick “yes” of the second son with the ultimate commitment of the first, and we see a snapshot of Jesus. He always sought the will of the Father, looked to God for the power to obey, and faithfully accomplished God’s will. Before creation, Jesus agreed to become man for our salvation. As God incarnate, He was perfected through suffering as He constantly sought to please His Father. It was through this obedience that He won for us salvation and reconcilation with God. Jesus never weighed the Father’s will against His own as we so often do. He was tempted and He suffered, but He “did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped”; rather, He “emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant...And being found in human form He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross.”
Through His cross, Jesus paved the way for us to be obedient to the Father as well. We have but to receive the grace that is our inheritance as children of God. This is the reason He created us; we need not shrink back from difficult situations, but only look to Christ. In every situation, God only asks that we do our best without fear of failure or of what we might be losing. And, when we fall short, He graciously calls us to repent and be strengthened.
God our Father deeply desires to help us. Knowing our weakness, He continually invites us to turn to Him. “When a wicked man turns away from the wickedness he has committed and does what is lawful and right, he shall save his life.”
In the Eucharist, we worship and honor Jesus; we ask for His mercy and receive His strength. Jesus paid a high price for us, agreeing to do the Father’s will and perfectly carrying it out despite the suffering. So great was His love for us that He held back nothing in rescuing us from sin. We have only to be open to Him to receive the precous gift of His love. In Jesus’ Body and Blood we have the guarantee of all that we seek and desire.
Stewardship: Sharing our Time, Talent, and Treasure!
“Do nothing out of selfishness; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves...” - Philippians 2:3
Pride and ego are hard things to control. We see how others act or dress and think we are superior to them. We idolize our own self-image. But, if we truly believe everything is a gift from God, we recognize all the people that God has put in our lives as gifts! We are grateful for how they enrich our lives. Pray every day for the people in your life.
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Prayers for the Dead Please remember Anthony Petrizzi 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, 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 Groups meet year ‘round. There is no preregistration or fee. 1st Wednesday of the month, Oct. 4th, 7:30pm ~ St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Center, 60 Byrd Ave., Bloomfield, NJ.
3rd Monday of the month, Oct. 16th, 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.
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 November 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 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.
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.
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) 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 Sat., Sept. 30th - Sat., Oct. 7th, 2017 Altar Flowers ~ In Honor of St. Francis Requested by: Clare Kaberle
Fall Bereavement Support Group St. Leo’s Parish Elmwood Park, NJ
Do You Grieve the Loss of a Loved One? Sessions will begin on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at St. Leo’s in the Rectory Meeting Room, 7:00pm to around 8:30pm. It will consist of approximately six weekly sessions. Many people have benefited from the kind of mutual support a Bereavement Group can offer. Nothing can ever replace a loved one, but together, in an atomosphere of love and understanding, we hope to provide some help in dealing with grief that death brings. The ministry is open to all. Please advise any members of family and friends that we welcome them with compassionate arms.
Interested? Please contact Judy Regan at 201-703-9367 for more information/registration/or directions.
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One Light, Many Candles ~ Unity in Diversity This Multi-faith Program will be presented at the Church of the Presentation on October 23, 2017, led by Paul Stookey (Peter, Paul and Mary) and Rev. Betty Stookey, an ordained minister (Harvard Divinity School). The evening is a celebration of unity in diversity that recognizes LOVE as the common calling to many different faiths. It blends together practices and teachings that are similar among a wide array of belief systems and is intended to strengthen the bonds between faiths. Multi-faith describes the ability to stand strong in one’s own faith, while reaching out a hand of tolerance, understanding and respect to those other beliefs. The program shifts from the spoken word to the sung word and back again combining Betty’s insightful and dynamic words about the power of God’s revelation, through many faiths, and Peter’s guitar and vocals. For more information, please contact Connie LaMotta, [email protected] or 201-327-1313, ext. 829.
St. John’s Rosary Society Rosary Society will invest new members during the 7:30pm Mass on Monday, October 2nd. The rosary will be recited at 7:10pm before the Mass. The monthly meeting and Silver Tea will follow in Conlon Hall. All women and members of other organizations in the parish are invited to become Rosarians and participate in the spiritual and social activities.
For more information, call Ria at 201-384-6279.
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi - October 4th Our Annual Blessing of the Animals
Celebrated on Saturday, October 7, 2017 12:00 Noon in the Grotto Area
(Located in back of the Parish Life Center)
Please Note: ANIMALS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
St. John’s Respect Life Ministry 40 Days for Life 2017
We need many more prayer-warriors to commit to one hour per week. Or just one hour for the 40 days from September 27 to November 5th.
Men’s Day of Prayer and Healing from Abortion Saturday, October 7, 2017
Men suffer from abortion, too! If you or someone you know is carrying the pain and sorrow of losing a child to abortion, share with them the hope-filled message of God’s mercy, healing and forgiveness! Hosted by the Archdiocese of Newark Respect Life Office. Call: 877-586-4621 or email: [email protected].
2017 Critical Life Issues Conference Saturday, October 14, 2017 ~ 8:30am - 3:30pm
St. John Neumann Conference Center 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, NJ
4 Speakers ~ Topics include: *Communicating the Truth of Abortion *Evangelization & Building a Pro-Life Culture *Organ Donation and a Caregiver’s Journey of Hope Cost: $25. RSVP/Information/Directions: Call: 1-732-562-1990 ext. 1629 or 1543 Email: [email protected] Please see the flyer at the church doors for information on the “40 Days For Life” and complete schedule for the month of October for St. John’s Respect Life Ministry. If you have any questions about the Respect Life Ministry, please contact Mary at 201-385-8308.
Annual Communion Breakfast Hosted by St. John’s Rosary Society
at Madeleine’s Petit Paris Restaurant 416 Tappan Road, Northvale
Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 10:30am (Following the 9:00am Mass)
Guest Speaker ~ Father Eugene Bettinger, Carmelite Priest. Tickets are $32. Please call Florence or Margaret at 201-384-6026.
All women and men of the parish are invited to attend.
Support Group for All Divorced & Separated Catholics The support group will begin in October, will meet one evening a week and is offered by Our Lady of Victories parish in Harrington Park. To register or more info, please call the Our Lady of Victories rectory, 201-768-1706.
Need help Healing? Light House Pregnancy Resource Center will be starting post abortion healing groups in early October for women (Forgiven & Set Free) and men (Father’s Heart). Both groups meet weekly in a confidential setting. Individual recovery support is also available. Women interested in group or individual support are encouraged to contact Lauren R. at 201-501-8876 or [email protected]. and men may contact Roger by emailing [email protected].
Inquiries will be kept confidential.
COME & LISTEN ~ All are invited Catechesis ~ Mondays & Thursdays 8:00pm St. John the Evangelist ~ Parish Life Center
“Come to me all of you who are tired and burdened.” ~ Mt 11:28 If you want to deepen your faith… If you want to pass on faith to your loved ones.. If you are suffering and looking for an answer…
Need more info, please contact: Fr. Jonathan.
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St. John’s Golden Age Club Reminder next meeting will be on Friday, October 6th Meetings are scheduled on the first and third Fridays of the month at 1:30pm in Conlon Hall. Labels from Campbell & General Mills products bring to Kathleen - Table 1. Non-perishable food items are also welcomed for the “Food Pantry”. Put in the bin located inside of door located on the ramp side of the upper church. Thursday, Oct. 12 ~ 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. The club schedules an Atlantic City Trip the 2nd Thursday of the month. Call Tom, 201-385-9340 for all information.
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 info.
St. John’s Religious Education Tues., Oct. 3rd ~ Special Needs Youth Group Begins 7:00pm ~ Parish Life Center No office hours or classes on Columbus Day weekend
October 8th - 9th
Sun., Oct. 15th ~ Family Faith Sunday for Grades 1-7 and RCIA ~ (Regular Class for PK/K & High School)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * For information please contact Rosemarie Flood, Director of Religious Education at 201-384-3601 or email [email protected]
Knights of Columbus ~ St. John’s Council #1345 Roses for Life Sale ~ Roses for Life Sale will be held at St. Mary’s Church on Saturday and Sunday, October 7th & 8th; St. John’s Church on Saturday and Sunday, October 14th & 15th; and SMA Fathers on Sunday October 22nd. The Knights of Columbus Council 1345 conducts the Roses for Life to raise the funds to pay for the buses to go to the March for Life in Washington DC, being held on Friday, January 19, 2018. Knights thank you in advance for your generous Support for Life and our Order.
Membership Drive ~ The Knights will also be available on the dates above as part of our Parish Membership Drive.
Council Meeting & Public Lecture ~ Schedule *Council meeting ~ Monday, October 16th at 8:00pm - prompt! (Members Only). *Public Lecture ~ Doors will be open at 8:45pm to the public for a lecture by Fr. Stephen Carey, pastor of St. Mary’s Church, who will speak on his recent journey to the shrine of St. James, or Santiago, de Compostela, in Spain. Father will discuss his spiritual and interpersonal experiences as he walked the Camino from south France over the Pyrenees to the northwestern corner of Spain. A good preparation for his talk would be seeing Martin Sheen’s excellent film, “The Way.” Following his talk, refresments will be served.
Up-coming Events Italian Night~ Reservations are open for Italian Night on October 7, 2017 at 7:00pm ~ Council Hall. Join us for one of our most popular events. Live entertainment will be provided by Panorama Music. $40 per person. For details and RSVP (RSVP Required)
Adult Halloween Party ~ October 28th from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, the Knights of Columbus will present the Perfect Timing Band. There will be Great Food, Ghoulish Beverages and of course a Halloween Costume Contest. $35 per person.
RSVP required by calling or texting Ken A at 516-220-9333 or emailing [email protected].
Corporate Communion ~ Sunday, October 29, 10:00am Mass at St. Mary’s Church with light refreshments to follow at the Council.
Childrens Halloween Party ~ Sunday, October 29th, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Consisting of a Costume Contest, Goody Bags, Food, Music and Games for the children. RSVP REQUIRED by calling or texting Ken A. at 516-220-9333 or emailing [email protected]. $5 suggested donation per person.
An Evening With the Beat Tells Impersonators of the Beatles
Saturday, October 7, 2017 ~ 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:30pm)
Church of the Ascension 256 Azalea Drive, New Milford, NJ (Fr. Benedict Center - School Gym)
*Bring your own Food & Beverages *Tickets ~ Buy early to get the lower rate - Limited seating $20.00 per person ~ $25.00 at the doror *For tickets/information/directions, please contact: Bob Quinn at 201-836-6105
County Fair ~ Sunday, October 8th, 10:00am-5:00pm (Rain Date: October 15th) The Friends of the Adornos will hold their annual County Fair on the grounds of St. Michael’s Seminary, 575 Darlington Avenue, Ramsey, NJ. Fair Features 100 Booths with exciting bargains ~ Antiques, Jewelry, Paintings, Crafts & more.
We will also have an area just for kids to enjoy many rides and fun for the family. NO PETS PLEASE! Admission is FREE! - Ample Parking - Refreshments & Food Sold on Premises.
For further information/directions call 291-327-7375.
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