45 WILUS WAY, ISELIN NJ 08830 GPS—U S ., I NJ · 2019. 1. 13. · To receive a letter of recommendation or character reference you should be registered for at least three months

Page 1 January 13, 2019—The Bapt i sm of the Lord

Mrs. Stephanie Setar—Parish Office Manager—[email protected]

Mrs. Kathleen Beglan—Parish Secretary—[email protected]

Mrs. Ruth Kascin—Religious Education Secretary—[email protected]

Sr. Mary Linda Szalejko. S.C.C.— Rel. Ed. Office:

732-283-2816

732-986-1839

Mrs. Maria Campos—

Fr. Thomas Naduviledathu, S.D.V. —Pastor

Fr. Vernon Kohlmann, S.D.V.—Parochial Vicar

Deacon Richard Lutomski—Permanent Deacon

Deacon Anthony Pepe—Permanent Deacon

Ms. Mirabella Parota—Music Director

Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday Vigil -4:30 PM

Weekdays—7 & 9:15 AM

Saturday—8 AM

First Friday—6-7 PM Adoration;

7 PM Holy Mass

Holy Days—Please see the bulletin

confession

(Before the 4:30 PM Vigil Mass)

Parish office hours Monday — Friday: 9 AM—4:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

45 WILUS WAY, ISELIN NJ 08830 GPS—USE 51 VERNAM ST., ISELIN NJ

Phone: 732-283-2300 † Fax: 732-283-3326 [email protected] † [email protected] † www.stcecelia.com

Gift Shop—732-283-1775

Saturday 3 — 6 PM

(Hours may vary, please call before you come)


Parish Improvement Fund 2017:

In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 3,513.00 $ 217.00 $ 3,730.00

Holy day mass times: Weekday Evening before—Vigil Mass 7 PM, day of —7 AM, 9:15 AM, 12:05 PM and 7 PM.

Registration To enable us to better serve you, all parishion-ers are asked to register at the Parish Office. Family members over the age of 18 should register as individuals. To receive a letter of recommendation or character reference you should be registered for at least three months.

House Blessing If you would like to have a home visitation or blessing, please call the Parish Office.

The Sacraments SPONSOR LETTERS: Church law mandates that a sponsor for Baptism and Confirmation be an active Confirmed Catholic. An active Catholic is a parishioner who is registered, attends Mass weekly, contributes to the support of the Church, is in a valid Catholic Marriage, and publicly leads a life compatible with Church teaching. We can only write letters of eligibility for parishioners who meet these criteria.

BAPTISM: Please contact the Parish Office for all information and to make arrangements. Pre-Baptismal Preparation Class is required.

MARRIAGE: Make arrangements one year in advance of the proposed wedding date. One party must be a parishioner. Participation in pre-marriage preparation program is required; call the Parish Office.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK OR HOMEBOUND: If any of your loved ones are in need of a priest because they are homebound, sick, going for surgery, etc., and need the sacraments, please call the Parish Office at any time. The priests are always on call! Regular communion calls to the sick, aged or homebound should be arranged in advance.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOME STATUE VISIT If you are interested in having the statue visit your

home, please call Carol 732-494-8697.

Education RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES for grammar school students are held on Mondays from 5:45 to 7:15 PM at the former St. Cecelia School Building.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS for the continuing education of adults are held periodically during the year. R.C.I.A.: If you know anyone interested in becoming a Catholic or are baptized and want to receive other sacraments, please invite them to join RCIA! Call Deacon Rich at 732-680-1921.

Social ministry office FOOD PANTRY is open for food pick-up TUESDAYS from 10 AM to 2 PM ONLY. Call 732 -283-0150 x1021 o r ema i l [email protected] for food requests/appointments for pick-up. OTHER SERVICES provided by the Social Ministry Office: Those in need may call 732-283-0150 x1021.

Devotions CENACLE for Marian Movement of Priests every Wednesday after 9:15 AM Mass. NOVENAS to St. Jude and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal after 8 AM Mass on Saturday. DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET—Fridays after the 9:15 AM Mass. 2,000 HAIL MARY’S every 2nd Saturday of the month, in the Chapel starting at 7:00 AM.

Altar Servers Ann Cecilia Trinh—Coordinator; She can be reached at the parish office 732-283-2300.

Adoration chapel Daily starting after 7 AM Mass to 5 PM. Please arrive before 4 PM for admittance to church. When you come in the Chapel and the Tabernacle doors are closed, open them. If you are the last one in the Chapel, please close the Tabernacle doors and shut off the light (make

sure they are completely pressed down). societies/organizations KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS: Meeting 2nd Thursday; Membership call Anthony Pepe—732-603-9266. LEGION OF MARY—Saturdays—9 AM, Conference Room ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY—The Rosary is prayed on the 1st Saturday at 4 PM, prior to the 4:30 PM Vigil Mass and the 1st Sunday at the 8:30 AM Mass; meeting 1st Monday after 1st Sunday at 7 PM in the Church Conference Room. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE— 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 PM in the Church Conference Room.

music ministry ADULT CHOIR Adult Choir practice Tuesday evenings from September—June at 7:30 PM in the church. Coordinator—Mirabella Parota.

CONTEMPORARY CHOIR The Contemporary Choir practice on Thursday evenings 7:00 pm—8:30 pm and Saturday from 11:00 am—1:30 pm. Coordinator—Ramon Esteban 732-396-0032.

YOUTH MINISTRY The meeting will be held on the third Sunday of every month at 6pm in the Youth Ministry Room. Coordinator—Deacon Anthony Pepe.

Church etiquette Please participate in the singing and responses. Come to Mass early enough not to disrupt and leave late enough not to insult. The Mass does not end until the final song has been completed. Worship reverently enough not to distract. This includes silence in the church and vestibule before Mass. Be mindful to turn off your electronic devices and quietly put the kneelers up and down during the Mass. Dress modestly and appropriately as you would for a special occasion.

Parish Improvement Fund 2018:


$ 3,308.00 $ 291.00 $ 3,599.00

December 23. 2018 Collection: In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 9,434.00 $ 1,498.00 $10,932.00


$10,772.00 $ 1,247.00 $12,019.00

December 24, 2017 Collection:

December 31, 2017:


$ 8.055.78 $ 1,247.00 $ 9,302.78

Sol. Of Mary Holy Mother of God 2019:


$ 4,227.00 $ 0.00 $ 4,227.00

Sol. Of Mary Holy Mother of God 2018:


$ 1,965.50 $ 217.00 $ 2,182.50

January 6, 2019:


$ 9,824.00 $ 1,498.00 $11,322.00

January 7, 2018:


$ 8,934.79 $ 1,247.00 $ 10,181.79

December 30, 2018:


$ 9,118.50 $ 1,498.00 $ 10,616.50

Together in Charity 2019:


$ 2,197.50 $ 0.00 $ 2,197.50

Together in Charity 2018:


$ 2,397.00 $ 0.00 $ 1,957.00


Mass Intentions January 12 through January 20

VIGIL MASS—1/12 4:30 PM Anna Pellegrino req, Family

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD—1/13 7:30 AM Living & Deceased of the Parish 9:00 AM * Helen Messina req, Philip Messina * Harold & Eileen Dowd req, Family 11:00 AM Duane Norelli req, Greenwood & Banks Families 5:00 PM Lina Monteleone req, Tony & Millie Ruggiero

MONDAY— WEEKDAY—1/14 7:00 AM Katherine Keleher req, Family 8:00 AM Edward Gorman req, Josephine Gorman 1:15 PM Veterans Home—John Smyth req, Kathy & Stephanie

TUESDAY—WEEKDAY—1/15 7:00 AM Catherine Donahue req, Lucille Lasky-Nuzzi 9:15 AM Francis X. Murray req, Kathy Murray

WEDNESDAY—WEEKDAY—1/16 7:00 AM Leticia Atienza req, Elvie & Al Atienza 9:15 AM Dorothy Kitson req, Mike Kitson

THURSDAY—ST. ANTHONY—1/17 7:00 AM Anthony D’Angelo req, D’Angelo Family

9:15 AM Richard Alfonzo req, Mike & Teresa Clifford

FRIDAY—WEEKDAY—1/18 7:00 AM Catherine Donahue req, Tony & Millie Ruggiero 9:15 AM Robert O. Aucoin req, Gloria & Family

SATURDAY—BVM—1/19 8:00 AM Irma Celestine req, Noel Family

VIGIL MASS—1/20 4:30 PM Special Intention of Peter & Jacinta req, Fernandes Family

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME—1/21 7:30 AM Living & Deceased of the Parish 9:00 AM * Brianna V. Rasimowicz req, Wells Fargo Colonia Team * Tessa DeStagni req, Russo Family 11:00 AM Joanne Norelli req, Greenwood & Banks Families 5:00 PM Special Intention of Joseph & Mary Herold req, Joseph & Mary Herold

Readings for the Week

Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11

Questions of the Week

Question for Children: What are some things you can do to please God? Question for Youth: " With you I am well pleased." What are you doing right now that is pleasing to God? How does it feel to live that way? Question for Adults: Name a time when you felt your actions were pleasing to God.

SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS Madison Mangal, Tony Pierro, Albert DeLeone, Lena Zimbardo, Al Ockoa, Joselino Negron, Jr., Sandra Lynn Place, Gloria Sprague, David Hopkins, Hilda Lamberti, Margaret Burda, Anthony Pierro, Michael Clifford, Jr., Francine C., Jim Broderick, Madeline Caravella, Thomas Porcelli, Toni Yost, Lauren Gallagher, Eddie Franz, Tommy Mouser, Mary & Robert Maurer, Elaine O’Sullivan, Billy Costenbader, Joseph George, Jr., Jamie Nestor, Kristen Clifford, Joseph Spadafora, Mary Ellsey, Audrey Corio, Ray Estok, Craig Soper, Amanda Porcelli, Gail Rezmerski, Mary Beckert, Connor McMahon, Karen Chaplan, Vincente Calero, Mary Alfano, Lynn Russo, Margie Skeels, Rita Fletcher, Paul Kitlan, Patricia DeBiasio, Doug Guth, Mar-yAnn Rickerhauser, Ann Curcio, Joe Scheratti, Jonathan Burton, Mary Herold, Sandy Petrillo, Sr. Joan Marie Maliszewski, George Noll, Cecilia Menzenbach, Ray Binelti, Catherine Kenney, Joan Tricarico, Jay Boyle, Chula De Silva, Marjorie Carroll, Oana Enache, Franklin Pfeifer III, Rose & Samuel M., George Whitehead, Regina & George Stubblebine, George Madden, Alberto Batista, Eric Scherman, Bob/Nikki Honkisz, Joan Tricorico, Dave Nissenbaum, Ms. Gloria, Matthew Ulrich, Linda Donnelly, Colette Partyka, Ida Matejus, Martin Petrucci, Antonella Gich, Ruth Joseph, Louie Leggi, Geri Fennell, Louis Nagupal, Louis Randall, James Banks, Edna Moreira, Anthony & Marie Sabbia, Joseph Herold, Karen Mercer, Blanche Chubbuck, Maureen O’Brien, Veronica Enright, Declan Mahoney

Responsorial psalm — 1/13/19 The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29)

Baptism

The BREAD & WINE is offered in memory of Craig Birmingham req, Family

In Loving Remembrance Let us remember all our departed brothers and sisters, especially Vera Licastro, Angelina Giordano, Regino Mayo and

Dorothy Beck asking God to reward them with joy and eternal peace.


From the Desk of Our Pastor... Dear Friends in Jesus Christ…,

The Christmas Season comes to an end with the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. Jesus who was born on Christmas is now proclaimed and commissioned for his mission at His Baptism. The Baptism of the Lord Jesus is the great event celebrated by the Eastern churches on the Feast of the Epiphany because it is the occasion of the first public revelation of all the Three Persons in the Holy Trinity and the official revelation of Jesus as the Son of God to the world by God the Father. It is also an event described by all four Gospels, and it marks the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. On this wonderful feast day let us recall our own Baptism. What is it that our Baptism did for us? And what does the Baptism of Christ teach us today? The Baptism of Jesus reminds us of our identity. It reminds us of who we are and who we belong to. By Baptism, we become sons and daughters of God, brothers and sisters of Jesus, members of His Church, heirs of heaven and temples of the Holy Spirit. Jesus’ Baptism reminds us also of our mission: a) to experience the presence of God within us, to acknowledge our own dignity as God’s children, and to appreciate the Divine Presence in others by honoring them, loving them and serving them in all humility; b) to live as the children of God in thought, word, and action. c) to lead holy and transparent Christian lives and not to desecrate our bodies, by impurity, injustice, intolerance, jealousy or hatred; d) to accept both the good and the bad experiences of life as the gifts of a loving Heavenly Father for our growth in holiness; e) to grow daily in intimacy with God by personal and family prayers, by meditative reading of the Word of God, by participating in the Holy Mass, and by frequenting the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is a day to thank God for the graces we have received in Baptism, to renew our Baptismal promises and to preach Christ’s “Good News” by our transparent Christian lives of love, mercy, service and forgiveness. On this day I would like to remind you of a great man who highly regarded the day of his Baptism and place of Baptism more than anything. This is Saint Louis IX, King of France. He called himself Louis of Poissy. He always signed himself this, not Louis IX, King of France, but Louis of Poissy. He spoke highly of the small chapel in Poissy where he was baptized, than the magnificent Cathedral of Rheims where he was crowned as King of France. Someone asked him why he is so passionate about that small chapel and he replied, “I think more of the place where I was baptized than of Rheims Cathedral where I was crowned. It is a greater thing to be a child of God than to be the ruler of a Kingdom. This last I shall lose at death but the other will be my passport to an everlasting glory.” He was well aware of how great a gift Baptism was for him. Why is it very important? Because it is at Baptism that God claimed you for Himself. He made ownership of you and stamped a seal on you and said, “This is my son and my daughter.” If you remember, what is the first rite of the sacramental celebration of Baptism? A priest will make the sign of the cross on the forehead of the child and say, “I claim you for God in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Saint Louis IX understood the great gift of Baptism and appreciated it all through his life. There was a reason behind his love of Baptism: his mother, Blanche. “I love you, my dear son, as much as a mother can love her child”, Blanche once informed her little boy. “But I would rather see you dead at my feet than you should ever commit a mortal sin.” Louis never forgot that. She taught him to love God and honor Poissy, the place of his Baptism. We all have to keep the day of our Baptism in our mind always; for it is on that day we became worthy of heaven. The bowl of water poured on our head, attached with the Word of God, made us children of God. We all have the responsibility to live as the children of God and help others to live the same like Saint Louis IX, King of France and his mother Blanche. Life is brief, and at the end we await judgment and eternity. It is how we live and thank God that matters. His grace is available to peasants and princes alike. Thanking God for His graces, let us ask Him to help to keep our Baptismal promises.

God Bless You, Fr. Thomas


Religious Education

Religious Education Office phone number is 732-283-2816; CELL phone number is 732-343-1132 and is located in the brick building to the left of the school. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES are held on Mondays from 5:45 to

7:15 PM at Oak Tree School #29 Building.

January 14, 2019 – Religious Education Classes - Grades 1 – 7 - 5:45 – 7: 15 pm January 15, 2019 – Grade 2 Parent Meeting for First Eucharist in Lourdes Hall –7:00 pm January 17, 2019 – Journey of Faith, Grade – 8, 7 – 9 pm, Lourdes Hall January 21, 2019 – NO Religious Education Classes – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 28, 2019 – Religious Education Classes – Grades 1 – 8 – 5:45 – 7:15 pm February 4, 2019 – Religious Education Classes – Grades 1 – 7 – 5:45 – 7:15 pm February 5, 2019 – Grade – 2 Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:30 pm in Church February 7, 2019 – Journey of Faith, Grade – 8, 7 – 9 pm, Lourdes Hall February 10, 2019 – Family Mass, 9:00am, hosted by Grades Six and Seven followed by Coffee and… Grade – 9 – Confirmation Group pictures are available for pick up at Religious Education Office. Please call ahead to let us know when you are coming!

A Message from Social Ministry St, Cecelia’s provides meals for 300 people for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also, our Giving Tree Project provided over 600 gifts to Cerebral Palsy/Essex Properties, Hackensack Meridian Health/Hartwick at

Oaktree, NJ Veterans Home, Roosevelt Care Center and many families from within our parish community.

You may not be aware but for many, our gift is the only one that they receive for Christmas. Thank you to all who participated in the Giving Tree Program. I hope you enjoyed blessed and joy-filled Christmas. Happy 2019!

Also, I would like to express my sincerest thanks to all the volunteers who helped on the Giving Tree Project as well as those who help throughout the entire year at the St. Cecelia Food Pantry. You are the hands and feet of Christ! May you be richly blessed!

A special thanks to the following organizations – American Legion VFW, Post 471, Premier Plumbing and Heating, Shop Rite, Stop & Shop, St. Cecelia CCD Children, St. Cecelia Gift Shop & Parish Staff Members, St. Cecelia’s Rosary Altar Society, St. Cecelia Knights of Columbus, Girl Scout Troop 80124 and 83506, St. Cecelia Simbang Gabi Group, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Investor’s Bank and United Health Care.

Thank you to all of you who donate to this ministry during Christmas and throughout the year! It is only because of your kindness and generosity that this ministry is such a success. I am so proud to be a part of St. Cecelia’s! God bless you all!

Here are some of our littlest elves at work …

Adult Confirmation Anyone interested in receiving Confirmation as an adult should contact Denise Kolibas at 732-634-8515. Classes will begin tentatively on January 30th. You must be baptized and have received your First Holy Communion.


In Memory of Judith Dolan, Grace Letinski, Jean Zarillo and the deceased members of the Flynn, Bryson, Bien and Walsh families

requested by M/M John J. Bryson In Memory of Angelo & Rose Pennello, the Pennello, Terzella & Coyle families

living and deceased requested by Ms. Mary Ann Coyle In Memory of Patria Aragon, Gloria Barcelo, Bertrand Barcelo, Napoleon Amarra

requested by M/M Gerard Amarra In Memory of the deceased family members and friends of the Rusich, Cardone

and Lanza families requested by M/M Lucian Rusich In Memory of Napoleon and Teodosia Amarra and Gloria & Bertrand Barcelo

requested by M/M Barron Barcelo In Memory of Michael McGurty, Catherine Stuppi, Margaret McGurty, and

Charles Stuppi requested by M/M William P. Stuppi In Memory of M/M Victoriano P. Lalicon and Ms. Mercedes L. Tamayo

requested by M/M Arbin Tumaneng In Memory of Stanley Holthausen, Francine Holthausen and Harry Gano

requested by Ms. Francine Calcador/R Gano & Family Special Intention of Mr. Raymond Eckel, Sr.

In Memory of Gail McCarthy requested by M/M Travis McCarthy

Special Intention of M/M Robert D. Dalesandris In Memory of John Misa and John Misa, Jr.

requested by M/M Ivan Estrella In Memory of John D. Osztrogonacz

requested by M/M John Osztrogonacz In Memory of all souls requested by Ms. Felicitas Amarra

In Memory of Rasquale Pontoriero requested by M/M Pasquale Pontoriero In Memory of Fred A. Dimanno requested by Mrs. Annette Dimanno

In Memory of Rose, John & Joan, Joseph C. & Madaline, Michalek, Herold requested by M/M Joseph Herold

Special Intention of M/M Prakash Arokiaswamy In Memory of Agnes Blythe requested by Miss Mary Cartwright

In Memory of Madeline & Frank Steffen requested by Mrs. Frances Wahl

In Memory of the Singer, Flynn and Bryant families requested by M/M Thomas Singer

Special Intention of M/M Chris Wilimberg Special Intention of M/M Vincent Fernandes

In Memory of the Tchorz and Shearcraft families requested by M/M Paul M. Tchorz, Sr.

In Memory of Margaret Pollock requested by M/M George W. Labik

Special Intention of M/M Ricky V. Villanueva Special Intention of M/M Edgar B David

In Memory of the Bosze & Chesky families requested by M/M Fred A. Chesky

In Memory of Richard McLellan requested by Family Special Intention of M/M Roberto Dauigoy

In Memory of husband, parents and the Souls of Purgatory requested by Mrs. David Branco

In Memory of M/M Y. Atienza, M/M E. Restauro, and M/M E. Rago requested by M/M Adrian Atienza

In Memory of Anione, Cecere and LaGrasso Families requested by M/M Aniello S. Anione

In Memory of Emme Scotto requested by M/M Salvator Scotto

Christmas Flowers—Our apologies, these names were not previously listed.


Christmas Eve Mass with Bishop James F. Checchio

Please submit a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the Parish Office.

Be sure to include your envelope number with your request. Please note that all envelopes from the holidays must be posted in our offertory program before statements are issued. Once we “close” the year, we can send your statement.

A statement of Faith Direct offerings must be obtained directly through your Faith Direct account.

IN GENERAL, SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER: You must be a registered parishioner for us to record your

offerings and provide statements. If you must use a blank envelope or one of the non-numbered

ones in the atrium and do not have your envelope number, please indicate that you have one—we will look it up.

Our Counting Teams remind you to please indicate the amount you enclose in your envelopes, printing clearly.

For Statements of 2018 Donations


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 12

2,000 Hail Mary’s in the chapel starting at 6:30am

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Rel. Ed. Classes—5:45—7:15 pm Gr. 1-8

7:30pm St. Vincent de Paul—Conf. Room Group Spiritual

Direction—Fr. Greg—Conf. Room 7—9 pm

Journey of Faith—Lourdes Hall 7—9 pm

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21 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

Parish Office Closed

No Rel. Ed. Classes

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7:30pm St. Vincent de Paul—Conf. Room

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Group Spiritual Direction—Fr. Greg—Conf. Room 7—9 pm

1 FEBRUARY FIRST FRIDAY

6 pm Adoration— 7 pm Mass

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2nd Collection—Snow Removal

3 2nd Collection—Snow Removal

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Journey of Faith—Lourdes Hall 7—9 pm

8 9 2,000 Hail Mary’s in the chapel starting at 6:30am

January 2019/February 2019

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