This Week at St. Magdalen’s

Scheduled Events:

PC (Parish Center); SFC (Spiritual Formation Center); C (Church); CPL (Chapel);

Sunday, December 2nd: RCIA 9:00 am (SFC)

Symbolon (SFC)

8th Grade Religious Education Gathering 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (PC)

Rosary Altar Society Corporal Mass 12:00 pm

Youth Group Meeting 7:00 pm (PC)

Parish Penance Service 4:00 - 5:30 pm (C)

Advent 40 Hours 7:00 pm (C)

Monday, December 3rd: Bible Study 9:45 - 11:45 am (SFC)

Religious Education Classes

Advent 40 Hours 7:00 pm (C) Spanish Prayer Group 7:00 - 9:00 pm (PC)

Spanish Pastoral Council Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 pm (PC)

Tuesday, December 4th: Religious Education Classes (A Session Only) Advent 40 Hours 7:00 pm (C)

Wednesday, December 5th: Novena to St. Joseph 9:00 am Mass (C)

Confessions 9:45 - 10:30 am (C)

Purly Girls 1:00 - 4:00 pm (SFC) Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help 5:30 pm (C)

Children’s & Youth Choir 5:30 - 8:00 pm (SFC)

Divorce Care 6:30 - 9:30 pm (SFC)

Catholic War Veteran Meeting 7:00 - 9:00 pm (PC)

Thursday, December 6th: Bible Study 7:00 - 9:00 pm (SFC)

Adult Choir 7:00 - 9:00 pm (C)

ELL 7:00 - 9:00 pm (SFC)

Monday Spanish Music Practice 7:00 - 9:00 pm (SFC)

Rosary Altar Society Meeting 7:00 - 8:30 pm (SFC)

Knights of Columbus Officer & Program Director Meeting 8:00 pm (PC)

Friday, December 7th: First Friday Home School Group Meeting 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (PC)

Spanish Music Practice 7:00 - 9:00 pm (SFC)

Boy Scouts 7:00 pm (PC)

Benediction 7:30 pm (C) Vigil Mass 7:30 pm (C)

Over Night Adoration until 7:50 am

Saturday, December 8th: Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass is at 9:00 am & 11:00 am (Spanish)- No 8:00 am Mass Lords Supper 12:00 - 4:00 pm (PC)

Stewardship Core Planning Meeting 10:00 am (SFC)

Lighting of the Knights of Columbus Christmas Trees

Squires 6:30 pm (PC)

Spanish Advent Retreat 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Sunday, December 9th: RCIA 9:00 am (SFC)

Symbolon (SFC)

Knights of Columbus Breakfast with Santa 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (PC)

Spanish Bible Study Makeup 12:00 - 1:15 pm (SFC)

Natural Family Planning 1:00 - 4:00 pm (SFC)

Youth Group Meeting 7:00 pm (PC) Bible Study 7:00 - 9:00 pm (SFC)

Spanish Advent Retreat & Mass pm 1:30 pm (C)

Monday, December 3rd:

Is 2:1-5; Mt 8:5-11

7:00 Stephen Secora

9:00 Thelma Heller

Tuesday, December 4th: Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24

7:00 Frances Anderson

9:00 Frank DiGiandomenico

Wednesday, December 5th:

Is 25:6-10a; Mt 15:29-37

9:00 Louise Lizzi

7:30 The Parishioners of St. Magdalen’s Thursday, December 6th:

Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27

7:00 A Special Intention

9:00 Helen Stewart

Friday, December 7th:

Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31

7:00 Nicholas Tassielli

Mr. & Mrs. Salontaj * 9:00 Ada Sena

Asuncion Vergara *

7:30 Myriam Rinaldi

Saturday, December 8th:

Gn 3:9-15, 20; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38

9:00 Jeanette Kinney

11:00 The Parishioners of St. Magdalen’s 5:00 Amber Mason

Sunday, December 9th:

Bar 5:1-9; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6

7:30 The Parishioners of St. Magdalen’s

9:00 Walter Foran

Teresa Scotto DiLuzio *

10:30 Brian Ficzko Thomas Werner *

12:00 Julius Bobovnik

Mark Taggert

1:30 Adolfo leon Sanchez

and Mass Intentions

The Sanctuary Candle

will burn this week for Alfred Sferra

Sanctuary Flowers this week

are in Memory of

Joe & Hilda Ziegler

40 Hours Eucharistic Adoration Sunday, December 2nd – December 4th

Come Celebrate

the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Friday, Evening Dec. 7th at 7:30 pm

Saturday, Dec. 8th; 9:00 am, 11:00 am (Spanish) There will be no 8:00 am Mass

SOLEMN MASS IN HONOR OF

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Wednesday, December 12 at 7:00 pm

Please join us on December 12 as we honor Our Lady of Guadalupe

with a Solemn Mass. We will have a Procession following the Mass

to the Parish Center where there will be a Fiesta. All are welcome.

This year Father Tim Christy, Vicar General for the Diocese of Metuchen

will be the speaker on all three nights.

Schedule for 40 Hours

Sunday, December 2: 7:00 pm

Monday, December 3: 7:00 pm

Tuesday, December 4: 7:00 pm

Perpetual Adoration will be held in the Church starting Sunday evening until end of 40 hours Tuesday evening.

The Parish Penance Service will be on

Sunday, December 2nd at 4:00 to 5:30 pm

Adoration will begin at 4:00 pm

Sacristan: Jason Cozzi

5:00 pm: Extra Ordinary Ministers:

C. Nelson, T. Williamson, D. Guido,

J. Novak

Readers:

D. Schmatz, J. DeLuccio

Altar Servers:

L. Berardi, N. Berardi, J. Betti, J. Betti,

M. Simutis

7:30 am: Extra Ordinary Ministers: L. Atkinson, K. Ebel, R. Edersheim,

D. Lucchetto

Readers:

J. Kane, L. Williamson

Altar Servers:

G. Balsamo, P. Primiani

9:00 am: Extra Ordinary Ministers:

B. Buchala, K. Jacobs, Sr. Faustina,

L. Muller

Readers:

M. Bacino, M. Dowd

Altar Servers:

A. Laniez, N. Robben, M. Zembur

10:30 am Extra Ordinary Ministers:

G. Aceti, N. Breitenbach, T. Jeffas

Readers:

D. Berardi, K. Eldredge

Altar Servers:

D. Carman, X. Dowd, J. Kerekes,

J. Kerekes

12:00 pm: Extra Ordinary Ministers:

F. Ydoate, P. Bernardoni, G. Shanahan,

MJ. Custy

Readers:

A. Cozzi, M. Hein

Altar Servers:

G. Guerrero, M. Guerrero, J. Luca,

J. Scimeca

1:30 pm: Altar Servers:

J. Alvardo, S. Corrales, C. Hernadez

Friday, December 7th:

7:30 pm Mass

K. Weaver, V. Coey, W. Coey

Saturday, December 8th:

9:00 am Mass

M. Zembur, A. Cozzi, J. Cozzi

Donna Conforti, Maryl Flory, Margaret Lutz, Elizabeth Lazowski, Kathryn Weber, James Ajamian,

Phil Liberato, Kenneth Rambush, Sophia McGurgan, Patricia Ferrao, Mariann Robinette, Dora Arcega,

Mary Cullinane, Jennifer Cunningham, Teresa Matthews, Kate Sandberg, Leonel Corado, Angelina Moise, Robin

Bennett, Mary Ann Rago, Natalie Deddy, Jon Paul Sciarrotta, Gladys Cucinotta, Vincent Tratz, Sivida

Mendez, Leneza Kardenski, Robert Turck, Sciarrotta Family, Marie Nuzzio, Michael Bonifazi, Kim Portland,

Ann Maria DiCostanzo, Lauren Zalewski, Mary Gural, Vincent Rose, Mary O’Donnell, Jerry Market, Art & Maria Henn, Linda Wells, Cathy Panzini, Catherine Pish, Teresa

Matthews, Constance Richardson, Elizabeth Stanton, Rose Esposito, Barbara Naomi, Patrick Godown, Gianna

Brachelli, Andrew Dearborn, Joseph Mitala, Ella Miller, Harry Barone, Theresa Ganley, Betty Phelan, Christen

Noto, Debbie Owens, Dillon Berenty & Kristin Nuzzio

Please note that names will only be left on our sick list for 3 months. Please call the parish office to notify us of any changes.

Liturgy & Prayer

First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 The Lord tells of fulfilling the promise

he had made to Israel. He will send a replacement for David, someone who

"shall do what is right and just in the land," believed by most to mean Jesus.

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12-

4:2 Paul encourages the Thessalonians to be

ready for the coming of the Lord. He explains that although they are conducting themselves in a way that would please

God, they should always strive to do even better.

Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

Jesus warns his followers to be prepared for the end of the world. He reminds them

not to be preoccupied with unimportant events, or they will be caught unaware

rather than being on watch as they should.

Sunday, Dec. 24th

Christmas Eve Masses

5:00 pm - Church

5:00 pm overflow in Parish Center

7:00 pm - Church

7:00 pm - Parish Center; Spanish

12:00 Midnight

Monday, Dec. 25th

Christmas Day Masses

8:00 am

10:00 am 12:00 noon

1:30 pm Spanish

Liturgy & Evangelization

Adoration Takes Place:

From after the 9:00 am Mass until 11:00 pm,

Monday through Friday

Sunday from 3:00 pm until 7:00 am (Monday) (except for Sunday December 2nd)

Overnight Adoration takes place

Every First Friday of the month until 8am Mass (See website for details)

For more information or to sign-up for an hour, contact Lucille Hess at (908) 788-5988.

How To Use An Advent Wreath Advent wreaths are a Christian tradition with roots in 16th-century Ger-

many. They are seen both in churches and in homes and are an excel-lent way to prepare for the celebration of Christmas. Here is a step-by-

step introduction to the practice and how to implement it in your home.

Create (or buy) an Advent wreath

There is no hard and fast rule regarding what an Advent wreath looks

like. A traditional wreath contains a circle of evergreen leaves surround-

ing a set of four candles. There are usually three purple candles and one

rose (pink) candle. However, some traditions have four red candles and others contain an extra white candle. For the purposes of this article we

will focus on the three purple and one rose.

Pray together each night of Advent (or each Sunday) to light the Advent

wreath

The beauty of the Advent wreath is that it is a constant reminder of the

upcoming celebration of Christmas. It reminds us to prepare our own

hearts to receive the Light of Christ and to keep it burning each and

every day. Depending on your circumstances, the Advent wreath can be lit each day of Advent or only on Sundays. Whichever one works with

your schedule, stick to it as best as you can.

There is a brief prayer associated with the lighting of the Advent wreath.

Here is one example.

Leader: We gather around our wreath to begin the celebration of Advent. Let us ask our Father in heaven to fill our hearts with grace.

Silent pause for prayer

Heavenly Father, we look forward to the celebration of Christmas and to the coming of the Lord in glory. Bless this Advent wreath and all of us. As we pray daily around it, fill us with your life and strengthen us for our daily tasks. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

Another option for the prayers said around the Advent wreath is to pray

the opening prayer at Mass. Here is the first Sunday of Advent .

Grant your faithful, we pray, almighty God, the resolve to run forth to meet your Christ with righteous deeds at his coming, so that, gathered at his right hand, they may be worthy to possess the heavenly Kingdom. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Light each candle according to the Sunday in Advent

If you decide to have a traditional wreath with purple candles, it is appro-

priate to light them according to the correct Sunday.

For the first week of Advent, light one purple candle.

During second week of Advent, light two purple candles.

When you reach the third week of Advent (traditionally called Gau-dete Sunday), light two purple candles and one rose (pink) candle.

During the fourth week, light all four candles.

If you use a white candle in the center, it is lit on Christmas Eve.

The custom is fairly simple to implement and is a perfect way to intro-

duce prayer into the home if you don’t already have a nightly tradition of

prayer. Children love Advent wreaths and to heighten the drama, it is always great to light the candle in the darkness. This further highlights

the symbolism and points to Christ being the true “light of the world.”

If you are looking for a new tradition this year in December, consider the

Advent wreath.

Eucharistic Adoration: Beholding the

Glory of God

“No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor has the heart of

man conceived, what God has prepared for those who

love him.”—1 COR 2:9

Heaven is the place where we shall behold the face of God

unveiled. On this Earth we can also behold the face of

God yet only the eyes of faith are able to recognize Him.

St. Thomas says that on the cross Jesus hid His divinity

but in the Eucharist He hides both His divinity and His

humanity. It is only through faith that we can look upon

the white host and recognize the Lord and giver of life, for

“faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction

of things unseen”—Hebrews 11:1. May we look upon our

God with faith on this Earth so that we may behold Him in

His glory in Heaven.

Ministry & Evangelization

The Rosary Altar Society

are selling Christmas Cards, (These beautiful cards are with multiple scenes of our Church.)

Advent Wreaths and Candles

The Christmas cards are $20.00,

the Advent Wreath is $10.00

and the candles are $10.00.

All proceeds will be used for the beautification of our Church

They can be purchased after all Masses on December 1st & 2nd There will also be a small supply of cards in the Parish Office

For more information contact Remy Dixit at 908-303-3671

The Next Corporal Mass for the Rosary Altar Society

will be on December 2nd at 12:00 pm

The Next Rosary Altar Society Meeting will be on December 6th at

7:00 pm in the Spiritual Formation Center

The Knights of Columbus Annual

Breakfast with Santa

Sunday, December 9th

8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Come one, come all and join us!

Tickets will be on sale in the Narthex or at the door

Bring your family and enjoy a great breakfast and a chance to meet the big man himself as he takes time from his busy

schedule to visit our Parish!

Santa will be posing for pictures so don’t miss this parish event.

Ministry & Evangelization

Parish children,

we want to see your art skills !!

“Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest

sponsored by our local

Knights of Columbus council

Open to: Children ages 5-14

Prizes: $25 gift card to the winner in each

of three age groups (5-7, 8-10, 11-14)

All posters must be 11”x17”,

using the theme of

“Keep Christ in Christmas”.

Posters will be judged on slogan, visuals,

and overall impact.

Please place your completed posters

in the box in the Narthex by Sunday,

December 16.

Make sure to put your name, age, birth date,

and phone number on the back of the poster.

Questions? Michael Dowd, 908.797.3118,

or mxdowd@gmail.com

Opportunity to Memorialize Flowers We will be offering the flowers at The

Blessed Mother, St. Joseph and Our Lady of Guadalupe

as a way to memorialize a loved one.

The flowers will be $25.00 and we will have a special area in the bulletin that

we will put the name. The memorialization will be for one

week, from Sunday till Saturday.

For more information, please contact the Parish office at 908-782-2922 ext. 1780.

Knights of Columbus Toy Drive

December 2nd through December 19th

The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual toy drive for area families starting on Sunday, December 2nd. Please drop off unwrapped toys in the collection box located in the Narthex. The collection dates are Sunday, December 2nd to Wednesday, December 19th. Gift wrapping will take place on Friday, December 21st starting at 7:00 pm in the Spiritual Formation

Center. Santa and his elves will deliver the gifts on Sunday, December 23rd. Last year, our drive supported close to 20 local families, each with multiple children. Please give generously so that we can make sure every child in our parish has a gift this Christmas.

Diocesan Christmas Party for

Children with Disabilities is

accepting monetary donations for

those who wish to donate.

Please make checks payable to the

Diocese of Metuchen and mail to:

The Diocese of Metuchen

Office for Persons with Disabilities

P.O. Box 191

Metuchen, NJ 08840

You have to be in it to win it!!!!!

Drawing: Friday, December 21, 2018

After the 9:00 am Mass in the Narthex Ticket Price $10.00 each

1st Prize: 40% of total 2nd Prize: 6% of total 3rd Prize: 4% of total

Please return all unused tickets

Winners do not need to be present at the time of the drawing

License # RL-2018-05 ID# 147-1-18866

Liturgy

Eucharistic

Adoration

Steps for

a Holy Hour

By Marigina Bruno

Stewardship of Treasure

In gratitude for the gifts we have received from God, parishioners and visitors made a joyful return to the Lord .

Last Weekend’s Collection was $ 13,368.

Donation through Electronic Gift Giving for

November 19th thru November 23rd $ 3,771. Thanksgiving Collection was $ 1,398.

(which supports our Social Ministries)

Thank you to all who so generously donate

to our food pantry.

This week the pantry is in need of the following items:

Canned Fruit & Applesauce, Oil, Rice, Juice packs, Canned Beans, Canned Stews,

Meats & Soups, Canned Pasta, Cake Mix &

Frosting, Tea, Coffee, Detergent, Pancake Mix &

Syrup, Mayo, Deodorant, Healthy Kid Snacks,

Cereal, Tuna, Toothpaste, Mac & Cheese, Jelly, Shampoo, Conditioner, Hand Soap,

Feminine Products, Diapers Size 4,5 & 6

Please place items in the boxes located in the Narthex of

the church. Please check dates on donations, we can not

use any out of date products.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO DONATE COUPONS FROM GENERAL MILLS AND CAMPBELL PRODUCTS. THESE COUPONS ARE SENT TO ST. ANN’S SCHOOL IN RARITAN. COUPONS MAY BE DEPOSITED IN MAIL BOXES ON DONATION BINS.

When you shop with Amazon simply go to smile.amazon.com.

Once you log into your Amazon account you can choose the option to pick your

own charitable organization. In the search box enter

‘St Magdalen De Pazzi Church’. Select our parish indicated by

Flemington. There is no cost to you.

Start Shopping!!!!!

Special Note: Please make all checks payable to Saint Magdalen

Church when donating to the Diocesan Second Collections.

Please be aware that at this time of year we have had

people approach our parishioners coming out of the

Masses begging for money. We have tried to refer

them to the Hope House for help but they have

refused. Please do not give them money.

The police should be called.

We are planning for the

Advent season and would

like to restore our current Na-

tivity set. This set is the orig-

inal one from the old Church

and over the years has gotten

chipped and broken. The parish would like to have the

pieces re-painted so they will be ready for Christmas.

If you would like to donate towards this project, please

feel free to call the parish Office at

908-782-2922 ext. 1723.

Please consider

GIVING online this Christmas As you contemplate donations this Christmas, please keep St.

Magdalen Church in mind. Your contributions are needed for everything from special programs to basic operating ex-

penses. Please be as generous as you can this Christmas and in the year ahead. For parishioner’s convenience we

offer online giving. To donate, visit St. Magdalen’s website at www.stmagdalen.org, click on “DONATE NOW” located at the top of the site and follow the instructions. If you have

any questions please call the business office at 908. 782.

2922 x 1728.

Remember your loved ones this Christmas season with

a gift of flowers to decorate our Church. Your donations

can be in memory of a deceased loved one, to honor someone or

in thanksgiving for all the Lord has given to you.

All donations will be recognized in the bulletin.

The following opportunities are available:

small/medium poinsettias $25

wreaths for church $35

large poinsettias $35

candle/greens for window sills $40

extra large poinsettias $50

(These flowers and wreaths will remain in the Church.)

Please complete and return by Friday, Dec. 21st

Name: _________________________________Phone: ______________________

Address: __________________________________________________________

Donation: __________

My gift is : (please circle one) In Memory of / To Honor / In Thanksgiving for:

__________________________________________________________ (Name)

Requested by: (as it should be listed in the bulletin) ___________________________________ (Example: The Smith Family, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, John & Mary Smith)

Liturgia de la Palabra

Primer Domingo de Adviento 2 de diciembre de 2018

Primera Lectura: Jeremías 33:14-16

El Señor habla de cumplir la promesa que ha hecho a Israel. Mandará un descendiente legítimo de David, quien

“establecerá la justicia y la rectitude en el país”. Generalmente se cree que este descendiente es Jesús.

Segunda Lectura: 1 Tesalonienses 3:12—4:2

Pablo anima a los Tesalonienses a alistarse para la venida del Señor. El explica que a pesar de que se están con-

duciendo de modo que agrada a Dios, siempre deben tratar de mejorar.

Evangelio: San Lucas 21:25-28, 34-36

Jesús advierte a sus seguidores que deben prepararse para el fin del mundo. Les recuerda que no deben preocu-parse de cosas sin importancia, o serán sorprendidos en vez de estar listos como debieran.

PASTORAL HISPANA

Padre Wladyslaw (Walter) Wiktorek

Vicario Parroquial

Llamadas y Mensajes de Texto a: (732)668-4966. Citas en horario de oficina de lunes a miércoles. Oficina: (908)782-2922 Ext. 1735 Email: wwiktorek@yahoo.com

Confesiones en Español Domingos: 1:00pm - 1:20pm Miércoles: 6:30pm - 7:20pm Registro Parroquial Solicitar formulario de lunes a viernes entre 9:30am -12:00pm y 1:00pm- 4:00pm. Sacramento del Bautismo Primer Domingo del mes 1:30pm. Para información comunicarse con Sra. María Teresa Dávila (908)283-0609 Sacramento del Matrimonio Requiere Curso de Pre-Cana y Registro Parroquial. Infor-mación y arreglos parroquial-es realizarlos con al menos 12 meses de anticipación. Sacramento Unción de los Enfermos y Visitas a estos. Comunicarse con Padre Walter. Unete al Grupo de Oración “Sendero de Amor” lunes 7-9pm

Presidente Consejo Pastoral Hispano: Hernando Patiño (908)590-0511

patino.hdo@gmail.com

Ministerios Hispanos Ministerio de Lectores:

Virgina Herrera - (908) 500-3610 Ministerio de Hospitalidad:

Sofía Menéndez– (908) 797-9665 Ministerios de Música:

Coro Divino Salvador – Idalia Laines – (908) 644-8258 Coro Voces del Señor – Lorenzo Rojas – (908) 720-0548

Ministerio de la Sagrada Comunión: José Nicodemo Guerrero - (908) 283-0594

Ministerio Preparación Matrimonial (Pre-Cana): Arturo Colom y Yamiris Marcano (908) 806-8719

Ministerio de la Catequesis: Adultos – Betty Calle (908) 392-3667

Niños – Dolores Durán – (908) 328-5847 Ministerio de Oración y Bautismo:

María Teresa Dávila – (908) 283-0609 Editora Boletín Parroquial Hispano y Anuncios:

Yamiris Marcano – (787) 529-8511 yami.marcano@yahoo.com

Invitamos a toda la Comunidad Hispana de St. Magdalen a su Retiro de Adviento “Abran las puertas al Redentor” para prepararnos ante la llegada de Nuestro Salvador.

Fechas: 8 al 12 de diciembre, 2018 Lugar: Iglesia St. Magdalen de Pazzi sábado, 8 de diciembre 7:00pm *Tendremos Rezo del Santo Rosario, Domingo, 9 de diciembre 1:30pm Santa Misa, Exposición del Santísimo lunes, 10 de diciembre 7:00pm Sacramento, Predica y Confesiones*.

martes, 11 de diciembre 7:00pm Más detalles póximamente... miércoles, 12 de diciembre 7:00pm

2- 4 de diciembre `

Solemnidad 8 de diciembre

Parish Directory Parish Office 908-782-2922 Fax 908-782-0952

Religious Education 908-751-1781 Fax 908-751-1744 Website– www.stmagdalen.org

Pastor, Rev. Kenneth Brighenti Administrative Assistant to the Pastor, Lynn Ruezinsky- ext.1750 lruezinsky@stmagdalen.org

Parochial Vicar, Rev. Walter Wiktorek………ext. 1735

Weekend Assistants, Rev. John Trigilio & Msgr. Coleman

Deacon, Thaddeus Wislinski……………….ext. 1696

deaconted@stmagdalen.org Deacon, Mike Bachynsky .………………...ext. 1693

deaconmike@stmagdalen.org

Deacon, Stephen Kern…………………....ext. 1695

deaconstephen@stmagdalen.org

Deacon, David Urcinas…………………….ext. 1789

deacondave@stmagdalen.org

PARISH STAFF

Business Administrator, Regina Edersheim ……….ext. 1728 redersheim@stmagdalen.org Plant Manager & Cemetery/Mausoleum,

Dave Beckman ………………………..908-304-2085

dbeckman@stmagdalen.org Receptionist…………………………………...ext. 1780

Bulletin Editor, Parish Admin. Asst., ……………...ext. 1723 ckinney@stmagdalen.org Office of Religious Education

Bridget Rincon Parish Catechetical Leader……………..908-751-1743

brincon@stmagdalen.org Terry Weaver Faith Formation Leader, Grades 1-5....….908-751-1781 tweaver@stmagdalen.org Gretchen D’Angelo

Faith Formation Leader, Grades 6-8 ..….908-751-1713

gdangelo@stmagalen.org

Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Michele Beckman … ..ext. 1739 mbeckman@stmagdalen.org Director of Sacred Music & Liturgy, Cheryl Manfredonia, ext. 1759

cmanfredonia@stmagdalen.org Sisters of Christian Charity-

Sr. Marie Luu Superior of Convent Sr. Faustina Nguyen SCC., Pastoral Assoc. of Social Ministry

srfaustina@stmagdalen.org ext.1773 Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:45 am - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:00 Religious Education Office Hours: Mon. & Tues. 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed. & Thurs. 10:00 am– 4:00 pm

St. Magdalen’s Ministry Contacts

(Office Staff can be reached at 782-2922 and the extension listed.)

Commissions Director, Anthony Cozzi………….. 908-751-1703

Boy Scouts, Rick Rainey, 788-0234 Cursillo, Lucille Hess, 788-5988

Eucharistic Adoration, Lucille Hess, 788-5988

Eucharistic Ministry Outreach Medical Facilities, Don Anderson, 788-3806 Homebound Catholics, Michaele Casey, 908-392-5865 Extraordinary Ministers, Ronnie Thomas, 284-9409

Filipino Association of St. Magdalen, Liezl Millan, 619-0637 Finance Council, Jeff Anclien, 797-0393 Gardeners, Jim Barile, 788-0948 or JoAnn Fisher, 328-9139 Greeters, Jayne Gilbert, 752-0614

Home Schooling, Mechele Pron, 284-1908 Knights of Columbus, Pierre Bonura, 609-240-5053 pbonura@kofc3294.org-For More Information visit www.kofc3294.org

Readers, Dolores Wright, 782-1359; doloreswright2@gmail.com

Lazarus Ministry, Ed Pictroski, 788-4851 Lord’s Supper, Pat Beckman, 788-5174 Lydias, (Tidy church) Fran Holmok, 442-4056 Martha’s (Linens) Rosemarie Doremus, 782-7204

Marriage Ministry Deacon Stephen & Rosemary Kern, 751-1695 Natural Family Planning Deacon Stephen & Rosemary Kern, 782-4447 Military & Veterans Ministry, Al Kosiarski, 531-1662; al@fdsnj.com Children & Youth Choir, Gina Niedziejko, 788-7150

Musicmrs.n@gmail.com Respect Life, TBA RCIA, Dolores Wright, 782-1359; doloreswright2@gmail.com Rosary Altar Society, Remy Dixit, 303-3671

Squires, Doug Watchorn, 399-0026 Social Ministries, Our Lady of Hope House, 782-2922 ext. 1771 St. Vincent de Paul, Tom Jeffas, 201-637-3270 Bereavement, Joan Purdy, 369-4841

ELL, Jim Tubman, 963-0546 Interfaith Hospitality, Sue Sabol, 782-0482 Senior Citizen Ministry, Mary Eyles 788-4182 Youth Ministry, Michele Beckman, ext. 1739

Ushers, Frank Seboria, 303-6017

We Invite You to Celebrate

Baptism– Please call Parish Office for preparation & for arrangements or visit our website for more information: www.stmagdalen.org

Matrimony– Arrangements must be made one year in advance by

contacting Parish Office.

Sponsor Certificates– Only parishioners who have been registered for at least 6 months can be given a certificate to be a Godparent/Sponsor. Forms can be found on our website: www. stmagdalen.org.

To Register as a Parishioner: Please call Parish office