The Catholic Community of St. Cecilia 10 Kingston Lane Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 http://www.stceciliaparish.net/ tel: 732-329-2893 fax: 732-329-4693 Pastor Rev. Charles T. O’Connor [email protected]Deacons Michael P. Murtha Luis Moral [email protected](retired) Rel Ed Bill Cherepon [email protected]Lori Donlin [email protected]732-329-1141 Music Min Valeria Mastrorosa [email protected]Youth Min Maryalice Goldsmith [email protected]Admin BKPR Joanne Marciniak [email protected]Diane Peterson [email protected]MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 5:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:30, 11:00 A.M. Weekdays: Mon, Wed, Thurs & Friday: 8:00 A.M. Tuesday: 7:00 P.M. Holy Days: 8:00 A.M., 12:15 P.M. & 7:00 P.M. CONFESSIONS: Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays: 3:45 PM - 4:30 P.M. PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday: 10:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Tues – Thurs: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Friday: 9:00A.M. - NOON. Parish Office is closed on Fridays during July and August Closed Sat./Sun./Holidays/Holy Days SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Baptisms are held on the Fourth Sunday of each month at 12:30 P.M. or during a Sunday Mass. Attendance at a pre-baptismal class is required. Arrangements may be made by contacting the parish office. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Eucharistic Adoration is held every Tuesday evening after the 7:00 P.M. Mass until 9:00 P.M. in the chapel. Eucharistic Adoration for Respect Life Intentions is held every Fridays from 8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. in the Church. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Arrangements can be made anytime for the administration of the Sacrament of the Sick. Please call the parish office when someone is looking to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. MARRIAGE ARRANGEMENTS: Arrangements for marriage must be made at least one year in advance of the wedding. Engaged couples must comply with all marriage preparation programs that are required by NJ Bishops. Please call to make an appointment with the parish priest to begin marriage preparation. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: The Religious Education program at St. Cecilia parish is committed to faith formation and formal training of children. The goal is to inspire and motivate children to develop love of the Father, have a personal encounter with Jesus Christ with guidance and knowledge of the Holy Spirit. We will build an understanding of the basic beliefs in the Roman Catholic faith and lay the foundation and encouragement to carry those beliefs to the community. The preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation is incorporated over a period of three years for grades 6-7-8. Parish service hours are a sacramental requirement. Please visit the parish web pages for information regarding the specific times and locations, or email [email protected]SPONSORS & GODPARENTS If you are 18 years of age or older, you must register as an adult and be confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you wish to be a Sponsor for Confirmation or a Godparent, you must be an active parishioner and attending Mass for at least 3 months to be eligible for both of these privileges. PARISH MEMBERSHIP Any new family who has moved into the parish area and adult children 18 years of age and older, are invited to register as a parishioner. The definition of an active parishioner is: One registered, attending Mass weekly and contributing to the support of the church.
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The Catholic Community of St. Cecilia 10 Kingston Lane Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 http://www.stceciliaparish.net/
MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 5:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:30, 11:00 A.M. Weekdays: Mon, Wed, Thurs & Friday: 8:00 A.M. Tuesday: 7:00 P.M. Holy Days: 8:00 A.M., 12:15 P.M. & 7:00 P.M. CONFESSIONS: Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays: 3:45 PM - 4:30 P.M. PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday: 10:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Tues – Thurs: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Friday: 9:00A.M. - NOON. Parish Office is closed on Fridays during July and August Closed Sat./Sun./Holidays/Holy Days SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Baptisms are held on the Fourth Sunday of each month at 12:30 P.M. or during a Sunday Mass. Attendance at a pre-baptismal class is required. Arrangements may be made by contacting the parish office. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Eucharistic Adoration is held every Tuesday evening after the 7:00 P.M. Mass until 9:00 P.M. in the chapel. Eucharistic Adoration for Respect Life Intentions is held every Fridays from 8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. in the Church.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Arrangements can be made anytime for the administration of the Sacrament of the Sick. Please call the parish office when someone is looking to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. MARRIAGE ARRANGEMENTS: Arrangements for marriage must be made at least one year in advance of the wedding. Engaged couples must comply with all marriage preparation programs that are required by NJ Bishops. Please call to make an appointment with the parish priest to begin marriage preparation. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: The Religious Education program at St. Cecilia parish is committed to faith formation and formal training of children. The goal is to inspire and motivate children to develop love of the Father, have a personal encounter with Jesus Christ with guidance and knowledge of the Holy Spirit. We will build an understanding of the basic beliefs in the Roman Catholic faith and lay the foundation and encouragement to carry those beliefs to the community.
The preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation is incorporated over a period of three years for grades 6-7-8. Parish service hours are a sacramental requirement. Please visit the parish web pages for information regarding the specific times and locations, or email [email protected] SPONSORS & GODPARENTS If you are 18 years of age or older, you must register as an adult and be confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you wish to be a Sponsor for Confirmation or a Godparent, you must be an active parishioner and attending Mass for at least 3 months to be eligible for both of these privileges.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP Any new family who has moved into the parish area and adult children 18 years of age and older, are invited to register as a parishioner. The definition of an active parishioner is: One registered, attending Mass weekly and contributing to the support of the church.
February 12, 2017 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Intentions - week of February 13, 2017 MONDAY Weekday – Consolata Fathers 8:00 A.M. Venturacla Cristobal r/o Josephine
Abayon TUESDAY Weekday – Consolata Fathers 7:00 P.M. Protection of Babies in the Womb &
their families r/o The Knights of Columbus
WEDNESDAY Weekday – Consolata Fathers 8:00 A.M. Emil DePasquale r/o The Ianno Family THURSDAY Weekday – Consolata Fathers 8:00 A.M. Kathy & Frank Scollan r/o Mary
Marschall FRIDAY Weekday – Fr. Roy 8:00 A.M. Charles Lehner r/o Wife Anna SATURDAY Vigil Mass – Fr. Charlie 5:00 P.M. Paul & Joyce Wasko r/o The Ianno &
Kelesi Families SUNDAY 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr.
Charlie 8:30 A.M. Tyler Clark r/o Dan Donlin & Family 11:00 A.M. Mass for the People
Prayer Requests
Please Remember the Sick in Your Prayers: Louis Higley, Grace Lanza, Robert Cleary, Albert Lusch Jr., Roxanne Guzman, Denise Pedersen, Joseph Thomas, John Anthony Criscuola, Barbara McLaughlin, Edward Jurewicz, Molly Barry, Valerie Dietrich, Jim Waltzak, Jack Ruggiero, Monica Spengler, John Troendle, Brother Carmen Ciardullo, Rafael Bautista, Stephen Soehngen, Ron Lewis, Helen Morris, John Milano, Samantha Blodgett, Anne Cacavio, Helen Kelleher, Grace Smink, Paul Seidel, Susan Capellupo, Margaret Fimbel, Kenny O’Connor, Augustine Nieves, Gladys Milazzo, Arlene Bellinger, Joyce Valenti, John Smyth, Dan Farago, Bill Sharp, Susan Marantz, Maryann Hughes, Michael Banko, Mary Elizabeth Clark, Jake Holmes, Marie Valenti, Diane Brennan, Lil White, Liam Robilotto, John Clute, Tom Guyader, Cheryl Salus, Joseph Longo, Fe Abila, Colleen Lettieri, Evan Wadyka, Alyssa Salemi, Cody Salus, Rosalind Henry, Joey Schilling, Michelle Leblanc, Emma Fernendez, Thomas Farrell, Noel Galang, Brian Fisher, Bradley Opdyke, Lynn Killmurray, Kristen Herman, Betsy Pusz, Vanina Jean-Claude, Marie Thomas, Peg Gray, Mark Donaldson, Marie Valenti, Gloria Franklin, Christine Thomas, Debbie Pernal, Aida Gonzalez Mestre, Freddy Oliveria, Mike Duca, Jay LaRusso, Chris Killmurray, Gary Johnson, Keith Nelson, Paul Bernardo, Carlos Maldonado, Sam Liss, Bob Bauman, Ray Wuertz , Robert Carapiet, Paula Hoy & Jeanette LeBlanc. Please Pray for Those in the Seminary: Zachary DeVoe, Michael Tabernero, Victor Julio Baron Carreño, Julio Cesar Madrid Agudelo, Joseph Illes, & Harlyn Acosta. Please Pray for Those in the Military: James Krimin,
Richard Melendez, Brian Hopkins, Eddie Israel, Bryan Kelly, Thomas Matsay, Evan Ruffini, David Novak, Matthew Frank & Philip Mynarski.
I will be away on vacation thru February 17th. I just wanted you to know who would be celebrating the Masses while I am away. The Consolata Fathers and Father Roy Quesea will be covering our daily Masses.
I am grateful to my brother priests for celebrating these Masses so I could get away for a bit. I will keep you in my prayers while I am away and I ask for yours as well.
God’s blessings,
(Please note: Tuesday evening Adoration will be suspended while Father Charlie is away on vacation – it will resume again on 2/21/17)
World Marriage Day Renewal of Vows
The Parish Family of St. Cecilia’s will join with parishes throughout the world in celebrating World Marriage Day. At the Masses on February 11 & February 12th we will offer our married couples an opportunity to renew their vows as a symbol of the covenant they share with God and each other. All married couples – and their families - are invited to join us in our celebration.
Musical Valentine Special Valentine to Our Community at St. Cecilia Parish
Please Mark Your Calendar On Saturday, Feb. 11, St. Cecilia parish will present a musical Valentine for friends and family of our community immediately after the 5PM Mass at 6:15 PM. Children are welcome. This free concert will feature Valera Mastrorosa, our music director, who is a gifted concert pianist. Valeria holds a graduate degree from Westminster Choir College of Princeton University. She will share her artistry presenting lyrical and classical pieces from the Romantic Period of music. The concert will conclude with a rousing round of Viennese waltzes. Please come and support this special event. Refreshments will be served immediately following the concert.
Prayer List Won’t you please take a moment to review our prayer list and let us know if someone should be added or removed? We appreciate your assistance.
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1 SIR 15:15-20
If you choose you can keep the commandments, they will save you; if you trust in God, you too shall live; he has set before you fire and water to whichever you choose, stretch forth your hand. Before man are life and death, good and evil, whichever he chooses shall be given him. Immense is the wisdom of the Lord; he is mighty in power, and all-seeing. The eyes of God are on those who fear him; he understands man's every deed. No one does he command to act unjustly, to none does he give license to sin.
Responsorial Psalm R. You have the words of everlasting life.
Reading 2 1 COR 2:6-10 Brothers and sisters: We speak a wisdom to those who are mature, not a wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age who are passing away. Rather, we speak God's wisdom, mysterious, hidden, which God predetermined before the ages for our glory, and which none of the rulers of this age knew; for, if they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But as it is written: What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him, this God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit scrutinizes everything, even the depths of God.
Gospel MT 5:17-37
Or MT 5:20-22A, 27-28, 33-34A, 37
Jesus said to his disciples: "Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter
will pass from the law, until all things have taken place. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the kingdom of heaven. I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. "You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment. But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; and whoever says to his brother, 'Raqa,' will be answerable to the Sanhedrin; and whoever says, 'You fool,' will be liable to fiery Gehenna. Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Settle with your opponent quickly while on the way to court. Otherwise your opponent will hand you over to the judge, and the judge will hand you over to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. Amen, I say to you, you will not be released until you have paid the last penny.
"You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery. But I say to you, everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into Gehenna. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body go into Gehenna.
"It was also said, Whoever divorces his wife must give her a bill of divorce. But I say to you, whoever divorces his wife - unless the marriage is unlawful - causes her to commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
"Again you have heard that it was said to your ancestors, Do not take a false oath, but make good to the Lord all that you vow. But I say to you, do not swear at all; not by heaven, for it is God's throne; nor by the earth, for it is his footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Do not swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black. Let your 'Yes' mean 'Yes,' and your 'No' mean 'No.' Anything more is from the evil one."
Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States
February 12, 2017 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom
of heaven.” MATTHEW 5:20 The scribes and Pharisees lived according to the letter of the law and they used this to elevate themselves above the other people. Jesus is clear – it’s the love that you have in your heart that will get you to heaven. Simply following church rules out of obligation, not love, does not put you on the path to heaven. At-tending Mass on Sunday and then gossiping about a fellow parishioner on the parking lot is an example of a modern day Pharisee.
Your Stewardship of Treasure Offertory 02/05/17 $9,934.00
Cooks Wanted! “For I was hungry and you gave Me Food…” Matthew 25:34-35 We are in need of additional reliable cooks to provide monthly meals for Elijah’s Promise in New Brunswick. We have a team that cooks the 2nd Friday of each month for the entire year. The easy recipes will be provided for you. Service hours may be obtained if needed for Confirmation or High School. For more information, please contact Rosanne Tona [email protected] or Debbie McCann at [email protected].
Valentine’s Day is Every Day No reason why Valentine’s Day should be just one day each year. Why not give your spouse a gift that lasts every day? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend gives you the time and tools to revitalize romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held April 28 - 30. Early registration is advisable as space is limited. Phone 1-732-904-9636 for registration & info. Visit us at: www.aweekendforyourmarriage.org for more information.
God can do new and amazing things each day. Since God is the same today as he was when he created the earth, it follows that he is creating something new and exciting this very day. (Heb 13:8)
Each day God can make a new creation out of nothing, and can create good from bad (Romans 8:28), making each day a new creation in Him.
Therefore, if we've had one bad day or many bad days, it doesn't mean tomorrow will also be bad. The book of James tells us " you have no idea what kind of life will be yours tomorrow" (James 4:14). We can never lose hope, because God's love and mercy come anew every morning ( Lamentations 3:22–23).
That is why Jesus teaches us to pray only for the needs of the day (Matthew 6:11), to not worry about tomorrow, and to deal with each day as it comes (Matthew 6:33–34). Therefore, "today if you should hear his voice, harden not your hearts".(Hebrews 3:7-8)
NEVER LOSE HOPE, FOR GOD CAN CREATE A FUTURE FULL OF HOPE
FOR YOU ON ANY GIVEN DAY (Her 29:11).
Lord Jesus, let my heart sing for joy in your presence. Give me eyes of faith to recognize your presence and fill me with your Holy Spirit that I may walk in your way of love and peace. Please consider joining the Evangelization Team as we help ourselves and others know the Faith, live the Faith and share the Faith. If interested, please contact Patty Klag at [email protected]
Throughout our lives we often find ourselves, loved ones, or friends in need of prayers. The St. Cecilia Prayer Group is committed to praying for all your special intentions. You can request prayers through the prayer box at the back of the church. The Prayer group will pray for your intentions as requested. The wooden prayer box will be brought up weekly with the Offertory Gifts during the weekend masses. Please know that your prayer requests will be kept confidential and that you will be prayed for.
Interested in becoming a Catholic? ~ R C I A ~
Is God calling you to become a member of His church? If you are interested in learning about the process of becoming a Catholic, please call the Parish Office.
St. Cecilia’s Youth Ministry Open to all 9th-12th grade high school students.
Newcomers are always welcome. We meet the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 7-9pm in the church basement. The youth ministry of St. Cecilia’s thrives on the celebration of Jesus Christ, strives to serve our community both within the parish and out, encourages others to establish a relationship with Jesus Christ and desires to create a family in Christ with our members so all will grow in their Catholic faith.
(please check bulletin for any changes or join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/stceciliasyouthgroup )
Upcoming Events: Feb 12th: Youth Group Meeting 7-9pm Topic Night – Self Image Feb 26th: Youth Group Meeting 7-9pm Topic Night – Give it up! March 12th: Youth Group off site – BOWLING!!! Time TBD at our Feb 26th meeting! March 19th: Youth Group meeting 7-9pm Topic Night – Stop Trying To Find Your Calling! April 2nd: Youth Group Meeting 7-9pm Topic Night – Renewal April 16th: Youth Group Meeting 7-9pm Topic Night – Stress!
Do you have a question about the Knights? Visit our website at: www.koccouncil7046.org
Thinking of joining the Council? Call our Membership Director, Steve Bove at (732)735-1215
Or e-mail kofcmembership7046@gmail. Join us!
You and your family will be glad you did!
NIXLE – Emergency Alerts You mean you are not signed up to receive NIXLE Alerts?? Really? South Brunswick Township issues emergency alerts about road conditions, weather forecasts, power outages, neighborhood burglaries, etc. you can sign-up for these NIXLE alerts through your cell phone or internet. Go to www.nixle.us/8BN23 and signup today. It is a great tool to help keep you informed of what is happening in our community.
Inclement Weather? Schools Closed??
Just a reminder - as a general rule, we follow the lead of the South Brunswick Board of Education – if they make the decision to close schools, and or after school activities then
the parish office is closed and Religious Education activities are cancelled.
Open Your Heart and Home to a Foster Child
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen is seeking loving families to foster children of all ages, who have been abused, neglected or have had multiple out of home placements, through its Treatment Family Homes Program, contracted by New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families.
The goal for the children in this program is to leave foster care and achieve permanency through reunification with their families, adoption, or independent living. Catholic Charities provides these resilient children with individual and family therapy, assistance with educational and medical needs, and independent living skills to help them reach their full potential. Applicants must have adequate space for a child and complete a home study which includes background checks, references, interviews, and a home inspection. All Catholic Charities licensed families receive initial and ongoing specialized training, 24 hour emergency access to staff, respite services, monthly reimbursement for the child’s expenses and support from experienced families. For more information about the program, please visit www.ccdom.org or contact Miguelina Nunez at 866-247-HOME (4663) or at [email protected].
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St. Cecilia’s Columbiettes
St. Cecilia’s Parish Hall 10 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Jct. NJ Saturday March 4th, 2017 10:00am to 9:00pm $30 Registration includes: Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Beverages Crafting supplies not included Registration: (Deadline February 25th) *Checks payable to St. Cecilia’s Columbiettes #7046 *Mail to: Lissa Izzo, 28 Stanford Drive, Kendall Park, NJ, 08824 Name: ________________________________ Street:_________________________________ City:____________________State:_______Zip:___________Phone:___________________Email:___________________________ Questions? Call 732-821-4371 or Email: [email protected] Class Signups: Call 732-274-2604 or Email: [email protected] *Portions of the proceeds will be donated to Rutgers School of Social Work Institute for Families, Transitions for Youth*
Craft & Relax ~Scrapbooking, Card Making and Stamping~
*Large Tables *Gathering with Friends *Tricky Tray Items *50/50 *Stampin Up Vendor Card Making Classes $5 per class
