THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD AUGUST 6, 2017

MONDAY, August 7, 2017 7:00 AM Edward Kavanagh, r/o Hesse Family 8:45 AM John Mannoia, r/o Rosemarie Saraco

TUESDAY, August 8, 2017 7:00 AM Tadeusz Kubiak, r/o Tom & Linda Dunbar 8:45 AM Frank Comito, r/o Wife and Children

WEDNESDAY, August 9, 2017 7:00 AM Halina Kiercel, r/o Alan Bridges 8:45 AM Robert J. Pfaff, r/o Wife and Family

THURSDAY, August 10, 2017 7:00 AM Ann & Edward Ruth, r/o Family 8:45 AM Charles Mitchell, r/o Lorraine & Virginia Mitchell

FRIDAY, August 11, 2017 7:00 AM Mary Pevarnik, r/o Gertrude Zafiar 8:45 AM Florence Rogicki, r/o Diana Algeo

SATURDAY, August 12, 2017 8:00 AM Michael Carnevale, r/o Agnes Bacsik 5:00 PM Marie Griswold, r/o Ed & Mary Baureis 7:00 PM Stefan Sielski, r/o Renata

SUNDAY, August 13, 2017 7:00 AM Living and Deceased Members of our parish 9:00 AM Catherine Kilduff,r/o M/M Connie O’Donnell 10:45 AM Muriel Buron, r/o Patricia Berry 12:15 PM Elvira Interdonato, r/o Pat Engesser

Remember and pray for the sick of the parish, those who are hospitalized, and their caregivers: Albert Zinkiewicz, Robert Grecco, Fanny Saporito, Juanita Durette, Maeve Cullinon, Sophie Ryan, Victor Rosales, Walter Schawiak, Maria Puerschner, Johnny Marques, Kelly Bayer, Kathleen DeFabio, Gina Metts, Joseph P. McCann, Jeff Robinson, Gloree Parker, Alex Perialis, Vincent Dell’Aquila, Olivia Pullen, Jane Cordi, Andrew Rodriguez, Rose Thompson, Hailey Noble, Annie Panaccione, Hugh McCague, Salvatore Aloe, Michelle Valian, Josh Estenes, Nicholas, Jacqueline McDonough, Mary Bowkley, Baby Matteo, Danny Sheldon, John Mihalko, Artie Palumbo, Eileen Reilly, Baby Lucas DeCarlo, and please remember our service men and women in your prayers. Let us pray for our recently departed brothers and sisters, Daniel McAloon,Sr., Loretta Flowers and reward them a place in heaven and eternal rest.

The Bread and Wine have been offered in loving memory of

Margaret Hanley from Doreen & Michael Duffy

The Sanctuary Light Has Been donated in loving memory of

Dorothea “Dottie” Albano from Alencewicz Family

Next Baptismal class will be August 22nd 2017. Please call the Rectory to register.

JULY 29TH/30TH OFFERTORY: Collection: $11,785.50

On-line giving: $1,558.00 $13,343.50 Expenses ($21,646.68) Balance ($ 8,303.18)

PLEASE NOTE:

SUMMER RECTORY HOURS:

Monday – Wed. 9:00 AM –4:00 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00PM

Friday CLOSED

Scrip will be sold at the Rectory during the

times listed above. The office is closed for

lunch from 12 to 1.

VOLUNTEER CATECHISTS

(TEACHERS) NEEDED

What is a Catechist? The word is from the Greek word “echo”. Catechists echo the Word of God to our parish

children. They come from all walks of life and all ages:

women, men, parents, grandparents, single and married.

They are not expert teachers or theologians. They are

ordinary people, just like you, who generously give of their

time to share their Catholic faith with our youngsters in the

Religious Education Program. It is a very important

ministry. Is God calling you to open your heart to help our

parish with this ministry? You will be supplied with books,

training and support. Our program is on Monday evenings.

If you are interested or want more information PLEASE call

the Religious Education Office at 732-388-1424.

The Holy Spirit can and will work through you! Our

children need you! Can you step forward to share your

faith?

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STRESS in Your Marriage? Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? • Are you

frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? • Are you constantly

fighting? Or, do you simply shut down? • Have you thought

about separation or divorce? • Does talking about it only make

it worse? ...RETROUVAILLE is a Lifeline to Help Couples

Heal and Renew their Marriages sponsored by the Family Life

Office, Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey. Retrouvaille consists

of a weekend experience for married couples (no group

discussions) with six follow-up sessions. The upcoming

weekend is September 15-17, 2017. All inquiries are

confidential. For further information, please contact the Family

Life Office 732-243-4573, Rich Colasuonno 732-236-0671 or

Tom & Pat McTague 732-583-4468 (evenings).

ST VINCENT de PAUL The July 2017 SVdeP Poor Box contained $1,745.00. Thank you for your generosity and on-going financial support.

ATTN: STILL SOME OPENINGS!!

SJV SENIORS WILDWOOD TRIP

MONTEGO BAY RESORT (on the ocean)

5 days – 4 nights

September 10 - 14, 2017

4 nights deluxe accommodations, 4 full breakfasts, 4 dinners,

3 nights of entertainment, visit to Victorian Cape May, boat

ride with dolphin watch, stop on the way home at Delicious

Orchards followed by lunch at the Colts Neck Inn. Tour

price is $520. Deposit of $100.

Call Connie O’Donnell at 732-388-6543 to reserve your spot

on the trip.

BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL’S 100 ANNIVERSARY

All alumni (ae) are invited to attend our Centennial Celebration on September 21st at the Excelsior Grand, 2380 Hylan Blvd. Tickets are $100 and checks should be made payable to Blessed Sacrament Centennial Fund and mailed to 30 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10314. Journal ads and raffle tickets are available. Raffle tickets are $100 for a chance at a grand prize of $10,000; first prize $5,000; second prize $2,500. Please contact the Parish House Office at 718-442-1581 for more information or to make a reservation.

“And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.” - MATTHEW 17:2 Just as the moon reflects the light of the sun, we should reflect Christ’s light to the world. When we receive the Eucharist, the body and blood of Jesus, we are called to be supernatural to reflect His love, mercy and forgiveness to others. When we are grateful for all that God has given us, generosity flows through us because we are made in God’s image.

St. John Vianney School News The school office is open from 8 AM to 12 noon, Monday through Friday, through August. If you would like to register your child to attend St. John Vianney School for next year or would like to make arrangements for a tour of the school, please call the school office at 732-388-1662. Remember to purchase your Scrip over the summer months. It is available at the rectory during their normal business hours. Scrip will also be sold at the rectory on Thursdays until 7 PM beginning in July. The rectory will be closed on Fridays during July and August. The Scrip program is such an easy and important fundraiser for the school. Everyone needs to buy groceries and gas for their cars--just stop by the rectory first and pick up some Scrip. It also makes great gifts! We thank everyone for their support! We wish all of our students and their families a safe and happy summer!

2017 Gala Evening of Celebration and Recognition

Mother Seton Regional High School in Clark, NJ is pleased to announce the 2017 Gala Evening of Celebration and Recognition. Alumnae, family, and friends are invited to attend. The festivities will include cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres, a pasta station and carving station. A silent auction is also planned. The event will be held on Friday evening, September 22, 2017 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at The Westwood, 438 North Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact the school at (732) 382-1952, Ext. 175, or emailGala@motherseton.org.

CATHOLIC RURAL LIFE MASS

Bishop Checchio will offer Mass for all those engaged in farming and other agricultural related businesses on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 5 p.m. Saint Ann Parish, 6 Church Street, Hampton NJ 08827

Families and individuals who are involved in all aspects of agricultural production and services, such as tree farmers and nursery, horticulture, landscapers and lawn care service providers and home or community gardeners and bee keepers, are invited to attend. Fellowship and light refreshments to follow Mass. So that we may plan properly, please register online by August 20, 2017: http://diometuchen.org/RuralLifeMass Sponsored by the Diocese of Metuchen’s Catholic Rural Life Ministry Questions? Contact Rev. Michael C. Saharic, Coordinator at (732) 765-6435 or msaharic@diometuchen.org.

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PRO LIFE There will be no more meetings until September. Maternity donations can be dropped in the crib in the foyer of the church. Diapers size 3 thru 6 are always welcome. Although we accept gently used items, they should be clean and ready to use. If it’s suitable for your grandchild, we can use it. If you have larger items, please call Carolyn at 732-381-0499 to arrange for pickup. Thank you for your continued generosity.

Pilgrimage to Italy

Nov. 6-16, 2017

With Fr. David Kosmoski

Visit: Venice, Pisa, Florence, Assisi, Rome with Papal Audience. Superior Hotels, professionally escorted, most meals.

Daily Mass,

$3079 from Newark (includes all taxes)

Call St. Andrew Church, Avenel, for more information, at 732 634 4355

or view brochure at www.standrewparish.com.

Celebration of Marriage Retreat

September 22 - 24

Marianist Family Retreat Center

417 Yale Ave. Cape May Point, NJ 08212

This weekend is intended for couples married at least 10 years. It honors and celebrates the commitment of marriage.

We strike a deliberate balance among participation/reflection, liturgy, free time, fun activities and plenty of “couple time”

for walks on the nearby beaches.

Cost: $270 per couple (includes all meals, room, and program)

Sign up online at www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829 for more information.