St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church 30 Jackson Street, South River, NJ 08882 Phone: 732-254-2220 Fax: 732-651-8182 Website: www.stmarysr.com Facebook.com/stmarysr PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Saint Mary of Ostrabrama Parish, a Roman Catholic Community, embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ by fostering our rich traditions and serving the needs of others. Through worship, sacrament and prayer, all are invited to join with us as we continue to inspire and strengthen our parish family. JANUARY 10, 2016 The Baptism of the Lord PARISH STAFF: Rev. Michael J. Gromadzki Pastor Thomas F. Dominiecki Deacon Mark Hennicke Deacon Mrs. Gayle Spezio, Assistant Administrator Mrs. Elizabeth Kurtz, Cemetery Coordinator Mrs. Rosemary Eckert, P.C.L., Faith Formation PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION PARISH OFFICE: CEMETERY OFFICE: [email protected][email protected]PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM: [email protected]ST. MARY'S SCHOOL ALUMNI [email protected]MASS SCHEDULE: Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM (Children’s Liturgy), 12:00 N (Polish) Saturday: Vigil Mass 4:00 PM Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.: 8:00 AM / Thurs: 6:30 PM Holy Days of Obligation: 8:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 7:00 PM ROSARY: Prayed before daily Mass & before 4 PM Vigil & 8:30 AM Sunday Mass. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA: Every Monday following the 8:00 AM Mass. DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET: Prayed following all weekday Masses. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon or by appointment. PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CEMETERY OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 1:00 - 4:30 PM Or By Appointment OFFICES CLOSED ON ALL HOLY DAYS & HOLIDAYS
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St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church 30 Jackson Street, South River, NJ 08882
Phone: 732-254-2220 Fax: 732-651-8182
Website: www.stmarysr.com Facebook.com/stmarysr
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Saint Mary of Ostrabrama Parish, a Roman
Catholic Community, embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ by fostering our rich traditions and serving the needs of others. Through worship,
sacrament and prayer, all are invited to join with us as we continue to inspire and strengthen
SATURDAY (SOBOTA), JANUARY 9 4 PM +Jozef Ogrodnik Req. by: Nawrot Family
SUNDAY (NIEDZIELA), JANUARY 10 8:30 Intentions of Holy Name 10:30 Pro Populo / For the People of the Parish 12 N +Jozef, Jan, Katarzyna Ogrodnik Req. by: Ogrodnik Family
MONDAY (PONIEDZIALEK), JANUARY 11 Weekday 8 AM +Wladyslaw Rojek Req. by: Mrs. Helen Rojek
TUESDAY (WTOREK), JANUARY 12 Weekday 8 AM +Jim Barglowski Req. by: Brother, Bob
WEDNESDAY (SRODA), JANUARY 13 Weekday St. Hilary, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 8 AM +Dominiecki & Blaszka Families Req. by: Deacon Thomas Dominiecki
THURSDAY (CZWARTEK), JANUARY 14 Weekday 6:30PM +Adolfo Sosa Req. by: Deacon Mark & Sandra Hennicke
FRIDAY (PIATEK), JANUARY 15 Weekday 8 AM Blessings for Families of Janice Bladzinski Nelson and Michael Bladzinski Req. by: Mom & Dad
SATURDAY (SOBOTA), JANUARY 16 Weekday / BVM 4 PM +John E. Connolly Req. by: Wife, Cindy
SUNDAY (NIEDZIELA), JANUARY 17 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 Pro Populo / For the People of the Parish 10:30 +M/M Karl Daszkiewicz & +M/M Ben Woronowicz Req. by: M/M Stanley Daszkiewicz 12 N +Naglik & Jakubowski Families Req. by: Kazia
MASS INTENTIONS . . . Anyone wishing to present the gifts at the Offertory of the Mass, kindly speak to an usher prior to the beginning of Mass. Family members of those for whom the Mass is offered are always welcomed and encouraged to present the gifts and given priority.
PARISH REGISTRATION: All parishioners should be registered. Parishioners over the age of 18 should register independently of their parents. It is necessary to be a registered parishioner for at least 3 months in order for us to provide testimonial letters. Kindly notify the Parish Office of any changes.
BAPTISMS: Fourth Sunday of the month at 1 PM. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements prior to making social plans. Parents & godparents must attend instructions on the third Sunday of the month at 11:30 AM in the Seniors’ Room. MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at least one year in advance, prior to making social plans. SICK CALLS: Arrangements for communion calls to the sick can be made by calling the Parish Office. Please notify the Parish Office when a parishioner is in the hospital. Emergency calls are made at any time.
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (PREP): Instruction in the Catholic Faith for children in grades 1-8. Classes are held from September to April on Monday afternoons from 4:30 - 5:45 PM. Please contact the Parish Office for further information. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): A process of prayer, study, & spiritual formation which prepares unbaptized adults & adults baptized outside the Catholic Church to be in full communion.. Any adult 18 years of age or older who desires becoming a Catholic should call the Parish Office.
THE HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY
Universal: Interreligious Dialogue - That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice.
Evangelization: Christian Unity - That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions.
BAPTISM OF THE LORD “John answered them all, ‘I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming...he will baptize you
with the Holy Spirit…’” - Luke 3:16
The Catholic Catechism states that “Jesus’ immersion in the water is a sign for all human beings of the need to die to themselves to do God’s will.” In other words, as baptized Catholics there is only one gift that we need to give to Jesus--the gift of ourselves. Once we surrender ourselves to God, we will know in our hearts what God calls us to do.
Tuesday, January 12 Pro-Life Prayer Group 7:30 AM, Rosary, Mass, Prayers RCIA 7 PM, Parish Office
Saturday, January 16 Confessions 11 AM
Sunday, January 17 Pre-Baptism Class 11:30 AM, Seniors’ Room Opłatek Dinner 1 PM, Parish Center
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE . . .
IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS . . .
WINE & HOSTS
Deceased Members of Gdula Family - Donald, Robert,
Stan & Marie Gdula
REMEMBER THE SICK & HOMEBOUND, especially: Cindy Abreu-Maia, Nina Argresta, John Bladzinski, Cathy Christan, Joan DeBoer, Thomas DelGuercio, John Dominiecki, Mary Dzienkowski, Tom Fackovec, Evelyn Fafara, Sophie Galinski, John Ganser, Matthew Giardelli, Maryann Goccia, Charles Griscavage, Amelia Halmo, Jean Hill, Aaron Hode, Eleanor Holz, Helen Hydrusko, Rose Johnson, Catheryn Kelly, Jason Klee, Marion Kovacs, Joan Krenzel, Mary P. Lementowicz, Michael Lucas, Tommy Lukowski, Anthony Martino, Wanda Massaro, Dorothy McMahon, Hannah Grace Michlik, Rozalia Milkowski, Frances Moken, Irene Palmowski, Joe Pawelek, Nicholas Piacenti, Stanley Plewa, Cecelia Polanski, Kevin Rasimowicz, C. Rasmussen, Sr. Rosangela, Rosalie Rudy, Sean Ryan, Gregory Sciscoe, Eleanor Scupp, Stephen Soehngen, Joe Szumski, Pauline Terelmes, Sylvia Thrasher, Christine Tobin, Maria Uzzo, Arlene Watson, Claire Watson, Sophie Witkowski, Karolina Wojciechowski, Mary Wojciechowski, Edward Wolanin, Jr., Kathryn Wolanin, Barbara Zambrzicky, Maria Zamoyski, Henry Ziolkowski.
CANDLE INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sanctuary Candle ~ Church +Kurt Schmidt - Joe & Pat Brzozowski
Blessed Mother’s Altar Candles In Thanksgiving for Prayers Answered
+ Robert & Dorothy Pogroszewski Req.by:Debbie,Dotty,Sharon&Michelle
+ Chester Zubrzycki Req.by:Wife,Dorothy
+ Paul Shepsko Req.by:Wife,Stella
+ Joan M. Uler Req.by:Husband,Ron
TURNING THE TIDE When everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
—Harriet Beecher Stowe
You know well enough that Our Lord does not look so much at the greatness of our actions, nor even at their
difficulty, but at the love with which we do them. -St. Therese of Lisieux
IN OUR PARISH . . .
Shop-Rite and Stop & Shop
Certificates
Everyone needs to shop for groceries & prescriptions. The certificates program is a means for St. Mary’s to earn five cents on every dollar spent at Shop-Rite and Stop & Shop without any additional cost to shoppers. Certificates are available before and after all Masses at the entrances of the church, or may be purchased at the Parish Office during regular office hours.
Rebuild my CHURCH
REMEMBER ST. MARY’S IN YOUR WILL
Our parents have taught us the importance and the great value of being generous throughout our lives. Knowing that God’s generosity depends on us, “...the measure with which you measure, will be measured out to you!” St. Mary’s Parish exists only because of your kindness, your generosity and the many sacrifices you share with Her. Please remember St. Mary’s Parish in your Will! ~ Fr. Michael G.
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING . . .
St. Mary’s Parish is totally dependent upon the generosity of its parishioners for parish support. Our church support program is called “Sacrificial Giving”. Each individual parishioner or family is asked to consistently give “their fair share”, in support of their parish in a spirit of thanksgiving to God, to enable our parish church to carry out the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ. The envelopes provided for you are to be used as gift wrappers for each sacrificial gift you give to the Lord. Please be generous, since God is generous to us.
Sunday Collection - December 27, 2015 Weekly Collection $4,386.00 Building Fund 1,945.00 Christmas 19,971.00
Sunday Collection - January 3, 2016 Weekly Collection $4,479.00 Building Fund 1,749.00
Thank You & God Bless You! Bóg Zapłać!
St. Mary of Ostrabrama Building Restoration Project Update . . .
Balance: $25,392.60
A special Thank You and God’s Blessing to all who have generously contributed to this project so far!
GOODSEARCH.COM
To date, contributions to St. Mary’s Church for using goodsearch.com: $76.67
Thank you & Bóg Zapłać to all who use goodsearch.com to browse and make purchases on the Internet.
2015 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL Grace, Mercy & Peace
The Maria Regina Residence provides a suitable home for our retired priests in recognition of faithful service to God and His Church.
Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal is another way to thank these men who have dedicated their lives to the people of God.
Music Ministry …
The Parish Choir will resume rehearsals on February 3 and Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Children’s Room in the lower level of the church.
New members are welcome and encouraged to join the choir in preparation for the Holy Week and Easter Celebrations. Teenagers, young adults male and female are encouraged to give it a try.
See Lawrence Lasko, our organist, or leave your name and contact information with the parish office.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure to write your name and address on your contribution envelopes in order to receive proper credit for your donation.
FOUNDATION FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION The Foundation for Catholic Education changes lives for the better by providing tuition assistance to families with demonstrable need. Thanks to the generosity of people like you, parents have the opportunity to give their children the gift of a Catholic education. The Annual Collection for the Foundation for Catholic Education will be taken next weekend, January 16/17. Now more than ever, we need your support so we may offer more scholarships for an academically excellent, values-based Catholic education to deserving students. Thank you for your commitment to the Children of the Diocese of Metuchen.
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WEATHER EMERGENCIES / PREP CLOSING
School closings will be announced on WCTC/WMGQ also on their website and on St. Mary’s website: www.stmarsr.com.
REMEMBER: If South River public schools are closed due to the weather, PREP classes will also be cancelled.
FAITH FORMATION . . .
POLISH “OPLATEK” CHRISTMAS DINNER
On Sunday, January 17, 2016, at 1 PM, in the Parish Center, Polish Heritage Society is organizing a traditional, Polish Christmas Dinner-“Oplatek”. There will be traditional, Polish food and deserts, coffee, tea, etc., door prizes, prizes for children presenting their talents, 50/50 lottery, and we will sing Christmas Carols in Polish and English. Tickets will be sold after all the masses this weekend, at the church entrance, by calling Ms. Kazia Naglik at 732-429-9428, and at the parish office. The cost of each ticket is $30 for adults, children up to 6 yrs. of age are free of charge, and children between 6 and 15 yrs. are $10.
All are cordially invited to attend!
POLSKI „OPŁATEK„
W niedzielę 17-go stycznia 2016 r. o 1-ej po południu w Centrum Parafialnym, Związek Polonii przy naszej parafii organizuje tradycyjny polski „Opłatek„. Będą tradycyjne polskie dania i desery, kawa, herbata, itd., nagrody wejściowe, nagrody dla dzieci prezentujących swoje talenty, loteria 50/50, oraz będziemy śpiewać kolędy polskie i angielskie. Bilety do nabycia po każdej mszy św. 2, 3, 9 i 10-go stycznia przy wejściu do kościoła, u p. Kazii Naglik tel.: 732-429-9428, oraz w biurze parafialnym. Bilety są po $30 od osoby, dzieci do 6-ciu lat za darmo, a dzieci od 6-ciu do 15-tu lat po $10.
Serdecznie wszystkich zapraszamy!
St. Mary’s Holy Name Society Cemetery Services
The Holy Name will be decorating family plots at St. Mary’s Cemetery for the various holidays throughout the year. This service is intended for friends and relatives who live too far to care for the plots of their deceased friends and relatives at St. Mary’s Cemetery. We also welcome any local parishioners who would like the Holy Name to decorate their cemetery plot. A digital photo of your decorated plot or stone will be emailed to you directly from the cemetery so you can share the image of your loved one’s final resting place with your family and friends. This service is a wonderful gift idea and it is only available here at St. Mary of Ostrabrama.
For further information or to make arrangements for this service, please call 732-236-9945 or the Parish Office during business
hours.
REPORT OF 2015 CONTRIBUTIONS If you are in need of a report for your 2015 contributions, please contact the Parish Office, or place the following form in the collection basket, or send it to St. Mary’s Church, 30 Jackson St., South River, NJ 08882. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to help the parish defray the cost of postage. Name ___________________________________ Address _________________________________ ________________________________________ Envelope # _____________ Phone # ______________________________
A Special “Thank You” to St. Mary’s Seniors …
On behalf of the residents and staff at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park, we would like to take this opportunity to thank your organization for your most generous donation of books for our residents.
Your donation of these wonderful books was given to our library for the reading enjoyment of our residents.
Our residents appreciate all the kind donations they receive. Donations like yours help to provide a better quality of life for our residents.
Sincerely, Joseph Brandspiegel, Chief Executive Officer Marsha Lasko, Supervisor of Recreation NJ Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park
Using Goodsearch.com to help
Rebuild My Church!
Goodsearch.com & its companion GoodShop are simple ways to help St. Mary's raise money for our "Rebuild My Church" Restoration Project. Goodsearch.com is an internet search engine that donates money to numerous causes whenever a registered user makes a search on the web. Every time a
registered user searches on the internet using the website's search engine, Goodsearch.com will donate one penny to St. Mary's of Ostrabrama.
GoodShop (the link is found on the Goodsearch.com Home Page toolbar) can be used to raise even more money for "Rebuild My
Church!" Thousands of on-line stores are linked to GoodShop. Every time a purchase is made at a participating on-line store through a link from GoodShop by a registered, logged-in user, a percentage of that purchase is donated to St. Mary of Ostrabrama. Signing up is fast & very easy, just a few simple steps:
First, go to www.goodsearch.com on the internet. In the upper right hand corner of the homepage, click
on "Sign up." Next, provide your first & last name, e-mail address,
then create a password. After registration, you will be sent to a page to select
the charitable organization you wish to support. In the search box, type "St. Mary of Ostrabrama RC Church." The name "St. Mary of Ostrabrama RC Church" will appear in a blue shaded bar below the search box.
Click on the shaded bar to select St. Mary's to benefit every time you use Good.search.com.
You will be sent an e-mail confirming your Goodsearch.com account. Answer & your account will be activated.
There is no cost of any kind to St. Mary's or any registered user for searching on Goodsearch.com other than the time spent using the site. There is no limit to the amount of money that can be raised. All it takes is a bit of time and effort to raise funds to restore our beautiful church, the Jewel of South River!
Goodsearch.com
“Do you take this woman for your wedded wife,” the priest
asked the nervous bridegroom. “For better or worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or…” Just a minute, Father!” interrupted the bride. “Stop now or you’ll talk him right out of it.”
Holy Humor
God’s Plan
Goodness is its own reward and evil is its own punishment, and then we must all leave the future to the mercy and love of God, instead of thinking we are the umpires and judges of who goes where, when, and how. What a cosmic waste of time and energy and attention.
- from Yes, and...
MINUTE MEDITATION
AROUND THE DIOCESE . . .
“Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.”
When a loved one dies, our world is forever changed. For the heartbroken, daily life is over-whelmed with sadness. The simplest of tasks be-comes a monumental challenge as our minds and hearts are clouded with tears, loneliness, fear and possibly anger. If you are suffering over the death of someone you love, perhaps the 8 week Bereavement Group at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Old Bridge may help you during this painful time. Their experi-enced, caring and trained facilitators will help to guide you on your JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF.
Monday evenings for 7 weeks starting February 1 - March 14, 2016
7:30 PM St. Thomas Parish Center, Old Bridge
Registration is required. Please call Deacon Pat Hearty at the Parish Office 732.251.4000 x8218.
You Can Save Your Marriage! Retrouvaille ~ A lifeline for troubled marriages
Has your marriage become unloving or uncaring -- your relationship grown cold, distant -- thinking about a separation or divorce? Are you already separated/divorced but (both of you) wish to try again -- then the Retrouvaille program may help you.
Retrouvaille (Rediscovery) sponsored by the Family Life Office/Diocese of Metuchen consists of a weekend experience for couples (no group discussions) with six follow-up sessions.
The next program begins the weekend of February 5-7, 2016. All inquiries are confidential. For further information, please call the Family Life Office (days) 732.562.1990 x1705, Rich & Annette Colasuonno 732.236.0671 or Tom & Pat McTague 732.583.4468 (evenings).
