Dear Parishioners,

Each week are welcomed by our fellow sojourners as we gather together to celebrate the Eucharist. Today we hear from a woman and her husband who offer hospitality to the prophet Elisha whenever he comes to their city, going so far as furnishing him with a place to stay. Let us furnish a place in our hearts for our Lord to stay so that we may gain strength and nourishment on our journey to the kingdom.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Can I allow myself to attempt to see the world from God’s perspective? What sacrifice can I make to carry out the Lord’s mission?

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 (Mass at SJV 5:00 PM) + Matthew Cusa / Deacon Jim & MaryLou Cammarano + John Sullivan / Cox Family SUNDAY, JUNE 28 (Mass at STA 10:00AM) + Deceased Members of the Angelucci Family / Al Angelucci + Family & Friends of the Cokinos & Sullivan Family / Nick & Kathy Cokinos + Lorenzo Guarino / Jean & Eric Stroud MONDAY, JUNE 29 7:30PM CONFIRMATION Please Note: The Mass is an invitation only Mass TUESDAY, JUNE 30 8:00AM Christopher Hirsch / his Mom WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 8:00AM Special Intention / Fr. Dawid THURSDAY, JULY 2 8:00AM + Theresa M. Wickham / Eric & Jean Stroud FRIDAY, JULY 3 - Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle ** 8:00AM Pawel & Zofia Krzysztofek / Emilia Surma SATURDAY, JULY 4 (Mass at SJV 5:00 PM)

Parish Family of Saint John Vianney Living & Deceased

The United States of America SUNDAY, JULY 5 (Mass at STA 10:00AM) + Bill Barrett / Kathleen Peterson & Mary Ryan Zannotti + Rich McLeod / Dane & Mary Massaro + Ryan DeVito / Ellen Schmidt

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary time - June 28, 2020

MORE NEWS FROM FATHER MATT!

Our Seminarian Joey Mactal will be

ordained a Transitional Deacon on

Friday, July 31 at 7:00 pm

here at Saint Thomas the Apostle

by our new Bishop Kevin Sweeney.

I don't know what the protocol will be

for attendance.

More details to follow.

The Sacrament of Confirmation for our 2019-2020

10th Grade Class and R.C.I.A. Candidates is this

Monday, June 29, 2020, a Student, Sponsor and

Parents Only Mass at 7:30 PM. The Mass will be

lived streamed, the link will be on the website on

Monday.

Please pray for candidates and may they use

the gifts of the Holy Spirit to share their faith

and their lives with others by their words and

their actions.

** Friday, July 3 is the Feast of Saint Thomas the

Apostle. The Book of Memory will be on the Altar

for Mass.

YOU NEED THESE ITEMS TO

ATTEND MASS AT THE CHURCH:

A MASKS AND HAND SANITIZER.

The memorial bricks have arrived, the rest of the building materials have been

delivered. The work has begun. . . .

On Thursday, June 25, Thomas Bubniak and his crew began work on his Eagle

Scout project. They are working as hard as they can to complete the walkway as

soon as possible.

The Parish Community of St. john Vianney & St. Thomas the Apostle

Parish Office is Closed to Public

The parish office is closed to the public

until further notice.

Fr. Matt & Fr. Dawid

You can contact the office by email: ter-

ry@ststhomasjohn.org

or call the office during business hours 9:00am - 4:00PM

973-208-0090 / 973-697-6550

REMINDERS FOR MASS ATTENDANCE SIGN UP

Please note: everyone MUST SIGN UP USING Flocknote, including ushers, greeters, and all other volunteers. A new flocknote is sent

out every week to register for the weekend Masses, IF YOU ARE NOT ON THE LIST YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.

The current limited capacity of our churches is based on total capacity, and not limited to seating in the pews. Therefore, it in-

cludes priests & deacons, ushers, & other volunteers, in addition to the congregation.

MOST IMPORTANT! the obligation to attend Sunday Mass has been suspended until further notice. Please stay

home if you feel unsafe! The 10:00 am Mass on Sunday will continue to be livestreamed.

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY

06/14/2020: $3,240.00 Corpus Christi

12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 06/21/2020

14 Envelopes: $ 657.00 9 Loose Checks: $1,085.00 Loose Cash: $ 15.00 24 Online Giving: $ 865.00 Total $2,622.00 Last Year: $2,727.00 12th Sunday in OT

05/31/2020: $5,765.00 Corpus Christi

12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 06/21/2020

32 Envelopes: $2,133.00 11 Loose Checks: $ 707.00 Loose CashL $ 7.00 47 Online Giving: $2,280.00 Total $5,127.00

Last Year: $5,683.50 12th Sunday in OT

Do you know what is great about Zoom? There is always room for one more! Join us via Zoom for “Exercising the Body for the Sake of the Soul” with yoga! The practice will focus on breathing, stretching and prayerful mindfulness.

All you need is an iPad, computer, or smartphone, and a mat or towel. It might be helpful to have a pillow or blanket available to sit or kneel on as well.

Class will begin at 7 pm on Wednesdays and last about 60 minutes. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to get comfortably logged in. Class dates will be July 1, 8, and 15.

Please email YogaLadies@mail.com if you would like to join us, or have any questions. You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours or so before the session. ~ Pat Barrett and Paula Lavorgna

Please note: You must email YogaLadies@mail.com in order to RSVP to the class and receive the Zoom invita-tion! The Zoom link will not be sent out via Flocknote.

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary time - June 28, 2020

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

St. John Vianney and St. Thomas the Apostle

are always grateful for the weekly stewardship

that our parishioners offer the parish. Your con-

tributions fund the necessary day to day opera-

tions of the parish, its ministries and outreach

programs, and the critical expenses associated

with it. We thank everyone who has continued

their financial stewardship of St. John Vianney

and St. Thomas the Apostle. We encourage

Online giving through Connect Now Online

Giving…a convenient and secure way to make

your weekly offering by using a credit card or

bank transfer / Mobil App through Connect-

Now | Giving Or Text through ParishSOFT.

Information about all of these payment options

is available on our website www. ststhomas-

john.org.

Monday: Acts 12:1-11; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18;

Mt 16:13-19

Tuesday: Am 3:1-8, 4:11-12; Mt 8:23-27

Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Mt 8:28-34

Thursday: Am 7:10-17; Mt 9:1-8

First Friday: Eph 2:19-22; Jn 20:24-29

First Saturday: Am 9:11-15; Mt 9:14-17

Readings for the Week

What is the Book of Memory

The Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish Book of Memory. Those enrolled

are remembered in the prayers of the Community of Saint Thomas the

Apostle and at Masses on the Feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle,All

Souls Day, all Sundays in the month of November and Memorial Day.

This endowment fund was established for the perpetual care of Saint

Thomas the Apostle Church.

If you would like to know more about the Book of Memory email the

Parish Office : terry@ststhomasjohn.org.

Even though we are “opening up” in stages there is still a desparate need

for food. Especially since summer has begun and the school lunch program

has ended for the summer.

Do you ever wonder what happens to your donations to Hope House?

During the Pandemic Hope House distributes pre packed groceries every Wednesday

to families. So once a week each family is give 2 Bags of groceries plus some

frozen items and bread which is about 40 lbs per family.

As you can see your generous donations help families get through the week goes fast. Hope House staff, volunteers and of course those families you give support say thank you.

Hope House has asked for the following items:

• Pasta

• Pasta Sauce

• Peanut Butter

• Jelly

IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to help the most

families it is best you purchase regular size cans

and / or jars rather than the extra large sizes.

WHERE DO YOU DROP OFF YOUR DONATIONS? PLEASE NOTE

Just drop off them off at the STA Rectory Door under the overhang. In order to ensure that

social distancing is observed for both you and Father Matt you do not have to ring the door

bell as the front Rectory door is checked throughout the day. The food doesn't stay there for

long.

If you are unable to get to the store and would like to make a monetary donation to a food pantry, please see below:

NEW HOPE, OAK RIDGE - Checks or supermarket gift cards can be sent to: New Hope Food Pantry, c/o Milton Unit-

ed Methodist Church, 316 Dover-Milton Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438.

HOPE HOUSE, DOVER – SUPERMARKET GIFT CARDS can be sent to: Hope House Food Pantry, 101 Bassett High-

way, Dover, NJ 07801.

HELPING HANDS MINISTRY: If you need someone to do your gro-

cery shopping or other essentials , we are willing to go for you and

leave shopping items at your doorstep!

Social distancing practices will be observed! Please contact Gabby

Dyl at 973-713-0280.

For more information, or to ask a volunteer for help

with shopping for your essentials, please contact Gab-

by Dyl at (973) 713-0280. If you are interested in volun-

teering in anyway , please contact Gabby at the num-

ber above!

“TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON” A TIME TO BE HEALED

Prayers for the sick: Brennan McCoy, Kathy Brennen, Aaron Alonzo, Sal D ’Arco, Kevin Wickert, Fumiko Lutz, Patricia Carapola, Courtney Sanchelli, Danny Scillieri, Gail Brennan, Rich Day, Richard Lavelle, Marion Coleson, Chris Osborne, Rose Kelly, Stephen Vecchiotti, Vincent Ottani, Ernie Sudo, Penny Sorokach (nursing home), Brandon Wozniak, Darlene Kolakovic, Fr. Dan Kelly, Fr. Joseph Farias, Helen Turosky, Joey Dyl, Don King, Kenny Miscisak, Emily Fleming, Emily Schmidt, Ethan Rodriguez, Carol, Mary Swerzenski, Deacon Milt, Jessica Taylor, Tim Lambert, Nancy, Hazel Voiner, Tony Bonfiglio, Lynn Snouffer, Sebastian Drelick, Bill Horowitz, Rosina Gleeson, Kathleen Petersen, Father Hugh Murphy, Frank Weber and Tess Martin.

A TIME TO MOURN Prayers for the deceased: Józef Zajecki, Janice Barry, Karen Newton, Catherine Feuss, Jan Jakacki, E. James Shaffer, Louise M. Addotta, William E. Williams, Charles Stoveken, Jesse Bisbal, Victor Coleson, Jr., Luigi Russo, Ernest A. Zappile, Nereida Addotta, Andrew Dolinich, Betty Klein, Joe Endlicher, George Christ, Mildred Einreinhofer, Devon Carbery, Joseph Florio, Fr. Thomas Rainforth, Ralph Albano, Sr., Cveta Szugzdo, James Ford, Carol Perrucci, Jean Farrell, Donald Smitherman, Mary Anne Allender, Jason Free, Joyce Kerr, Mary Strangia, Jean Farrell, Don Ciuppa, Msgr. Brendan Madden, Raymond Angelucci, Stephanie Perrotta, James France III, Louise Anne Sincaglia and Rose Schilacci, Dolores Daly, Nancy Barbieri, Rich McLeod, Marlene Blahut, Rev. Stanley Kostrzomb and Phyllis Bonfiglio, Beverly Bierbaum, Louis “Louie” Panetta, Jack Van Antwerp Raymond Hirsch, Francis Marinello, Bill Barrett, Lawrence (Lorenzo) Guarino, Lester King , Mary Dick, Rick Baxter, Charles & Elizabeth Mylod, Richard Bay, Msgr. Charles Cassidy, former pastor of Our Lady of the Lake, Sparta, Magdealena Szieber, Eileen & William Carbery, Martin Addison, Carmela Mediterro, Theresa Marie Wickham, Herb Fisher, Matthew Cusa, Gladys Kot , Rev. Richard Colgan, C.S.P., Patricia Hopkins and Rosemary McHugh.

A TIME FOR PEACE We pray for those in our parish who are currently serving in the armed forces especially: PFC Jonathan Cuervo, USMC, PFC Anthony Imperato, USMC, Michael Guarino, US Army, Cpl Sebastian Geary, USMC, USAF, Airman James Perez, Sgt. Antoino Lettizia, USMC, OSSN(SW) Anthony S. Gambuti, US Navy, PFC Ryan Leyden, USMC, USAF Airman Matthew Cannarozzi, 2nd Lt. Andrew Verdes, Haley Kerrison Lt1, Army, Clara Shurtless, USMC. In honor of the Military serving our country at home and abroad, we invite you to recite three (3) Hail Mary's for their safety.

BAPTISM Baptism has resumed with only 20 people allowed plus the baby/child. Masks and Social Distancing will the enforced. Couples desiring to have their child baptized should be active parishioners, attending Mass regularly. First Time Parents must attend a Baptism Preparation Class, next class is July 20, 7:00pm via Zoom. To make baptismal arrangements contact the parish office by email: ter-ry@ststhomasjohn.org or call Saint John Vianney at 973-697-6550 / Saint Thomas the Apostle at 973-208-0090.

CONFESSIONS Confessions by appointment only will resume next weekend. Confessions will take place in the church sanctuary. Masks and Social Distanc-ing will be enforced.

MARRIAGES Prior to your booking of the reception, please call the Parish Office 1 year in advance of the wedding date to allow for proper pre-marital preparation. Knights of Columbus ~ Council Meetings

St. John Vianney Council #12649 meets at Saint John Vianney Church Hall the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Joseph Lamb Council #5510 meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at Wiegand Farm – Department for Persons with Disabili-ties’ meeting room. Both meetings start at 7:30 p.m.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

Saint John Vianney/Saint Thomas the Apostle debbie@ststhomasjohn.org PARISH MEMBERSHIP: A parishioner is one who belongs to the parish family. As such, he/she is registered and is committed through par-ticipation in the life of the parish. Marriages to be administered and Sponsor Certificates, rec-ommendations, etc. to be issued by the office, the person requesting such must be registered and an active member of Saint John Vianney Parish or Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish community. We request that you register at the rectory when you move into our community so that we may be of service to you.

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary time - June 28, 2020