THE PEOPLE OF GOD CALLED TO BE THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. MICHAEL CHURCH Putting God first through the stewardship of time, talent & treasure SERVED BY: Rev. Msgr. Timothy J. Shugrue, Pastor Rev. Thomas P. Quinn, Parochial Vicar Rev. Sebastian Valencia Obando,Parochial Vicar Rev. Daniel W. Murphy, Sunday Asst . Margaret Silva, Director of Religious Education Jacqueline Karmol, Pastoral Assoc. for Rel. Ed. David Bower, Director of Music Rich Donovan, Coord. of Youth Ministry Valeria Downey, Assoc. Coord. of Youth Ministry Barbara A. Bilger, Trustee Richard C. Gallagher, Trustee Kenneth Hickey, Pastoral Council Chair Sandy Miragliotta, St. Michael School Principal EUCHARIST: Saturday Evenings: 5:30 pm Sundays: 7:30 am, 9:00 am,10:30 am, 12 Noon Weekdays: 7:00 am, 12 Noon Saturdays: 8:00 am, 12 Noon Holy Days: Check Bulletin for Mass times RECONCILIATION: Monday through Saturday after the 12:00 Noon Mass and Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. BAPTISMS: Contact the Parish Center for date and Prep Class. MARRIAGE: MINISTRY TO THE SICK: Homebound: Please let us know of any parishioners, unable to attend church, wishing to receive the Sacraments - Anointing of the Sick and Communion. Hospital Visitation: Present privacy regulations require the family to notify the parish of hospitalized parishioners. Please call the Parish Center to arrange a visit. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We welcome new members to our parish. Registering helps us know you are one of us. Please visit the Parish Center. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): We welcome inquiries into our Faith. Please contact the Parish Center. YOUTH MINISTRY: Weekly in the Youth Room - High School 7:00 p.m. Sunday - at St. Michael’s PARISH CENTER OFFICE HOURS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL 40 ALDEN STREET Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (908) 276-2050 100 ALDEN STREET CRANFORD, NJ 07016 Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. www.stmichaelcranfordre.org CRANFORD, NJ 07016 (908) 276-0360 Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (908) 276-9425 Emergency only Cell: 908-477-3093 YOUTH MINISTRY [email protected][email protected](908) 276-5990 www.smscranford.com www.stmichaelcranford.org www.stmtym.com www.facebook.com/stmichaelcranford Assistive Listening System Available
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THE PEOPLE OF GOD CALLED TO BE THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF
ST. MICHAEL CHURCH Putting God first through the stewardship of time, talent & treasure
SERVED BY:
Rev. Msgr. Timothy J. Shugrue, Pastor
Rev. Thomas P. Quinn, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Sebastian Valencia Obando,Parochial Vicar
Rev. Daniel W. Murphy, Sunday Asst.
Margaret Silva, Director of Religious Education
Jacqueline Karmol, Pastoral Assoc. for Rel. Ed.
David Bower, Director of Music
Rich Donovan, Coord. of Youth Ministry
Valeria Downey, Assoc. Coord. of Youth Ministry
Barbara A. Bilger, Trustee
Richard C. Gallagher, Trustee
Kenneth Hickey, Pastoral Council Chair
Sandy Miragliotta, St. Michael School Principal
EUCHARIST: Saturday Evenings: 5:30 pm Sundays: 7:30 am, 9:00 am,10:30 am, 12 Noon Weekdays: 7:00 am, 12 Noon Saturdays: 8:00 am, 12 Noon Holy Days: Check Bulletin for Mass times RECONCILIATION: Monday through Saturday after the 12:00 Noon Mass and Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. BAPTISMS: Contact the Parish Center for date and Prep Class. MARRIAGE: MINISTRY TO THE SICK: Homebound: Please let us know of any parishioners, unable to attend church, wishing to receive the Sacraments - Anointing of the Sick and Communion. Hospital Visitation: Present privacy regulations require the family to notify the parish of hospitalized parishioners. Please call the Parish Center to arrange a visit. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We welcome new members to our parish. Registering helps us know you are one of us. Please visit the Parish Center. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): We welcome inquiries into our Faith. Please contact the Parish Center. YOUTH MINISTRY: Weekly in the Youth Room - High School 7:00 p.m. Sunday - at St. Michael’s
PARISH CENTER OFFICE HOURS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL 40 ALDEN STREET Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (908) 276-2050 100 ALDEN STREET CRANFORD, NJ 07016 Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. www.stmichaelcranfordre.org CRANFORD, NJ 07016
Saturday May 4, 2019 5:30 Rosemary Lynn Chencharik Sunday May 5 7:30 People of Our Parish 9:00 Novena of Masses 10:30 Rosary Society - Living & Deceased Members 12:00 Maria Sulmonetti Monday May 6 7:00 Virginia Singer 12:00 Novena of Masses Tuesday May 7 7:00 Novena of Masses 12:00 Anna & Michael Forker Wednesday May 8 7:00 Novena of Masses 12:00 Paul Smith Thursday May 9 7:00 Novena of Masses 12:00 John Mesgleski Friday May 10 7:00 Santiago Gonzales 12:00 Peter Madorma Saturday May 11 8:00 Marshak & Malachowski Families 11:00 am First Holy Communion 1:30 pm First Holy Communion 5:30 Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Sunday May 12 7:30 Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet 9:00 “ “ “ “ 10:30 “ “ “ “ 12:00 “ “ “ “ Novena: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Mondays after 12 Noon Mass Rosary: Weekdays 6:30 am; Sat.7:30 am; Sun.8:30 am Social Services Helpline: (Cath. Comm. Services) 1-800-CCS-7413 Crisis Pregnancy Center: 1-201-991-2850 To Report Abuse: Victim Assistance Coordinator, Archdiocese of Newark 201-407-3256 Union County Prosecutor 908-965-3879 Pilgrim Statue: God Bless Those Who Welcome Our Lady!
May 5-12: Norma Dwyer, 439 So. Union Ave. May 12-19: Bovasso Fam., 211 So.Union Av Readings for the Week: Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51— 8:1; Ps 31:3-4,6,7,8, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30 Please Note: We will not celebrate the 12 Noon Mass on Saturday, May 11, 2019, because of the times allotted to the Sacrament of First Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
“Do you love me?”
A readily observed feature of the description of Peter in the Acts of the Apostles is the remarkable change in his behavior after his encounters with the Risen Christ and his receiving the Holy Spirit. From fearfulness and uncertainty he emerges as a man emboldened, despite lacking formal credentials, to speak with confidence to the members of the Sanhedrin about the true significance of the mission of Jesus, the Crucified One. We hear of Peter and the other Apostles “rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.” The contrast is stark, between Peter’s gratitude for the ‘honor’ of being punished for his loyalty to Jesus, and his craven three-fold denial of Jesus after His arrest. In today’s Gospel, which I have come to imagine as a despondent Peter’s awakening as from a dream sequence (“Did these years in Jesus’ company really happen?”) to resume his former livelihood (“I am going fishing”), Peter is led to discover that there is no ‘going back’, that his life has been permanently affected by his experience with Jesus. The consequence of that experience is the path of discipleship. With gentle but probing insistence, Jesus guides Peter through a three-fold affirmation of his love: I imagine Jesus asking, “Think carefully, Peter: Do you love me?” With this humbling reminder of how weak he had been, despite his brave words, Peter acknowledges that he is only human, and dependent on God’s grace for any hope he has of being more faithful in the future. With Peter’s confession of his vulnerability, Jesus is ready to entrust to Peter his mission: “Feed my lambs …Tend my sheep...Feed my sheep.” Jesus lets Peter know that there will be a price for his fidelity, but that it will be in fulfillment of God’s will. He then invites him, “Follow me.”
What accounts for the change in Peter, except the effect of that ‘infusion’ of the Holy Spirit, the ‘Sacred Breath’ of Jesus that He imparted upon the Apostles and, through them, upon members of the Church through time? Brought before the Sanhedrin, it is by the light of the Holy Spirit that Peter comes to conviction about the truth of Jesus’ identity as the One exalted by God “as leader and savior”. Now Peter understands the mission of Jesus’ disciples as being “witnesses of these things, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.” Indeed, it is in intimate dialogue between the Holy Spirit and the soul of a disciple that all who respond in faith are led to a deeper appreciation of Jesus’ identity as Savior, and to a stronger grasp of our own identity as His “witnesses.” We bear witness by how we live, striving, by God’s grace, to be faithful to the teaching and example of Jesus. It is through those efforts that the power of the Risen Christ is made manifest in our world. Embracing St. John’s vision from Revelation, we join with “every creature in heaven and on earth...everything in the universe”, crying out “Amen” in praise and worship of the God Who loves us beyond anything we deserve or can repay.
Msgr. Tim Shugrue
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As a Parish Community, our gifts back to the Lord for the month of April 2019 amounted to: Cash $16,627.00 Checks/Envelopes 40,749.00 Electronic Transfer 9,287.50 Credit Cards 440.00 Monthly Total $67,103.50
Assessment $ 1,904.00 STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third time, ‘Do you love me?’ and he said to him, ‘Lord you know everything; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my sheep.’ ” (John 21:17)
All of us are challenged to show our love for Jesus and others. Discern how God is calling you to use your time in prayer, your talent in charitable works and your treasure to assist those in need. Remember that giving is an act of worship and helps advance the mission of our parish and greater Church. MEMORIAL DONATIONS
We are accepting Memorial Donations for flowers for the Altar area, the Candles, Bread & Wine used for the Liturgies, and the weekly Sanctuary Candle. These items may be donated in memory of someone or to mark a special occasion. A
donation of $10 is suggested for candles, bread & wine and sanctuary candle, and a donation of $40 is suggested for the weekly flowers. (MEMORIAL CARDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THESE DONATIONS.) ALSO, as we face the need to replace various items for liturgical use, we are happy to arrange for memorials of deceased loved ones. Contact the Parish Office.
THIS weekend, May 4-5, we will host a representative from the “Be An Angel” program of the Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children. Ms. Barbara Cortes will present the important impact that Catholic education has on children from low-income families. Our participation will help reduce the numbers of students who are denied scholarship assistance because of insufficient resources. We are invited to take home a brochure and become familiar with the efforts of this worthy organization and to make a donation to help a child in need. Msgr. Shugrue
ANNUAL MAY CROWNING… ...will take place this coming Monday, May 6, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. here at St. Michael Church. ALL parishioners are invited to attend this special devotion to our Blessed Mother. The Rosary Society is inviting everyone to a brief meeting afterward and refreshments in the Parish Center. The elevator in the church vestibule will be available for the convenience of those who wish to use it. SAN ALFONSO RETREAT DAY St. Michael Rosary Society will be sponsoring a Women’s Retreat Day on Monday, May 13, 2019, to San Alfonso Retreat House in Long Branch, N.J. The cost is $55 which includes transportation, Danish and coffee upon arrival and hot lunch. A reflection will be offered by the Redemptorist Fathers. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available and Mass will be celebrated. The bus will leave from Centennial Avenue Indoor Pool at 8:15 a.m., returning approximately 4:00 p.m. Seating is limited. Deadline for reservations is May 3. For questions, call Dorothy (908-276-2499) or the Parish Center (908-276-0360). MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE The Youth Ministry Program will sponsor a Mother’s Day Flower Sale at St. Michael Parish on the front lawns of the school the weekend of May 11-12. Assorted flowers and hang-ing baskets will be on sale. Hours will be: 9am to 7pm Saturday; and 8am to 1pm Sunday. All funds collected will benefit the Youth Ministry Program and the plans to send teens to the National Catholic Youth Conference in the Fall. EXPLORATIONS IN FAITH & SPIRITUALITY Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - 12:45-2:15 and 7:30-9:00 p.m.
(Attend the Session that works for you.) Parish Center, Pat O’Keefe Room Topic: Bishop Robert Barron’s DVD Series: The Mystery of God Perhaps the most difficult question in theology is: Why does God allow evil? If God is all-good and all-powerful, then why are our lives marked with pain and suffering? These are not abstract questions. They go right to the heart of our experience. We have each wrestled with misery, wondering when God would intervene. As with Job, God does not give us answers. He instead offers a person: the Crucified Jesus, through whom God enters our suffering and makes it his own.
Memorial Gifts for the Week of May 5, 2019
Bread & Wine, Sanctuary Candle, Altar Candles: In honor of Jim & Peggy Connolly
LET US PRAY… …for those who have gone home to the Lord.
We also pray for those who are homebound, in nursing homes or who have no one to pray for them.
THE LITTLE WHITE BOOK (similar to The Little Black book) is available in the church vestibule for reflection on the Easter Gospels. THANK YOU….to all the supporters who contributed to the huge success of the recent Babka Sale conducted by our Rosary Society. A “sold out” ending was the result.
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“DINE-OUT TO DONATE” FUNDRAISER St. Michael Cub Scout Pack #178 is holding a Dine-Out to Donate fundraiser the week of May 6 (from May 6 through May 10) at Pizzeria Bel Giardino located at 103 Miln Street. Just present the flyer in this week’s Bulletin and 10% or more of your order will be donated to the Pack to fund ongoing activities, including camp-outs and Pinewood Derbies. Offer applies to dine-in or take-out; please use the code “DINE OUT TO DONATE” in the Notes section when you order online from http://pizzeriabelgiardino.com. “GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY” World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be observed on Sunday, May 12. It is also known as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” The purpose of this day is to publically fulfill the Lord’s instruction to, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest” (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord’s call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes. ALTAR SERVERS’ MASS - Saturday, May 18, 12 Noon , Church of the Assumption, Roselle Park On Saturday, May 18, Altar Servers of Union County will be honored and thanked for their loyalty and service in helping priests of their respective parishes celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 12 Noon. Serra International Club is the sponsor of this celebration. More info.: Parish Center (908-276-0360) THE EMMAUS MINISTRY: A One-Day Retreat for Grieving Parents The Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese invites all parents who have suffered the death of a child of any age and by any cause to attend a one-day retreat on Saturday, June 8, at Notre Dame RC Church, 359 Central Ave., North Caldwell. The Ministry affords grieving parents the opportunity to join together in a caring, spiritual setting for a day of mutual support and encouragement. Pre-registration is required; Inquiries: Lauren Egan 973-497-4327 or [email protected].
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED MOTHER
Take my hand, O Blessed Mother hold me firmly, Lest I fall. I grow nervous when I’m walking and humbly on you I call.
Guide me over every crossing; watch me when I’m on the stairs. Let me know that you’re beside me.
Listen to my fervent prayers. Bring me to my destination safely along the way.
Bless my every undertaking and my duties for the day. And when evening creeps upon me
I’ll never fear to be alone. Once again, Blessed Mother,
Take my hand and lead me home. Author Unknown
YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Ministry Program This Sunday, in addition to inviting all High School teens, we also invite all current 8th graders to come and join us for a “Come and
See” night and join us for tonight’s High School Youth Ministry meeting at St. Michael’s. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and we get started shortly after 7:30 p.m.
Get the latest information about the Youth Ministry Program at www.stmtym.com. You can also reach Rich at the Youth Ministry Office at 908-276-5990 or [email protected]. SAMARITAN MINISTRY Jane Hannon 908-276-0863-H 908-591-3202-C SANDWICH PROGRAM - Drop-off sites this Sunday are: Anne Marie & Rob McNamara, 31 Lincoln Avenue West, and Lisa & Erik Sorenson, 133 Columbia Avenue. In today’s Gospel Jesus tells his disciple, Peter, to feed his sheep. Be a disciple of the Lord, and help feed his flock at St. Joseph’s in Elizabeth by making a loaf of sandwiches. Sandwiches will be delivered early Monday morning.
ST. JOSEPH’S SOUP KITCHEN - Please note that the drop-off time is before 10:00 a.m. We will collect meatloaves on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Our goal is to collect 60 meatloaves (2-3 lbs. each and should be fully cooked before delivery). Make a meatloaf to help feed the hungry at St. Joseph’s Soup Kitchen. Drop-off is before 10:00 a.m. at the home of Joseph & Jane Hannon, 111 Elm Street, or the Parish Center (Miln Street entrance in the hallway). SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (Cranford Clergy Council) The Scholarship Committee has produced an updated version of the application which can be filled out online. The award is not based on academic or athletic achievement, but is weighted toward those who have been active in their house of worship and who plan to continue their education by attending college or vocational school. Application is due by May 15.
Visit: http://tiny.cc/2019CCScholarship
SAVE THE DATE...The third annual Memorial Day Parish Picnic is set for Monday, May 27, 1:00 p.m. following the Township Parade. The picnic will take place alongside the church on Miln Street. There will be food, music, games, crafts and fun for all ages! 2019 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Just a reminder that the annual Wedding Anniversary celebration for couples celebrating 5 and 25 years of Christian marriage will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2019, 3:00 p.m. The liturgy is to be celebrated by Cardinal Joseph Tobin in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. The dead-line for June 2 registration is Friday, May 17. Contact the Parish Center Office.
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