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Mrs. Stephanie SetarParish Ofce Manager[email protected] Mrs. Kathleen BeglanParish Secretary[email protected] Mrs. Ruth KascinReligious Education Secretary[email protected] Sr. Mary Linda Szalejko. S.C.C.Rel. Ed. Ofce: 732-283-2816 732-986-1839 Mrs. Maria CamposFr. Thomas Naduviledathu, S.D.V. —Pastor Fr. Vernon Kohlmann, S.D.V.Parochial Vicar Deacon Richard Lutomski—Permanent Deacon Deacon Anthony PepePermanent Deacon Ms. Mirabella ParotaMusic 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)

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Page 1 February 3, 2019—Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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)

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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.

Weekly Envelopes Our parish expenses and obligations (for example

our 2018 Property & Liability insurance is $109,834.00 and Assessment is $127,900 ) do

not take a vacation when you do. So it is very helpful to be able to rely on your continued support

even when you cannot personally attend Mass here due to vacation.

Home Visits We would like to continue home visits.

If you would like to have us visit your home, please call the parish office.

Fr. Tom

January 27, 2019:

In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 9,180.50 $ 1,598.25 $10,778.75

In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 9,600.50 $ 1,222.75 $10,823.25

January 28, 2018:

In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 7,506.50 $ 1,598.25 $ 9,104.75

January 20, 2019:

In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 9,526.65 $ 1,222.75 $10,749.10

January 21, 2018:

Bldg. Improvement ‘18: In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 3,451.00 $ 150.00 $ 3,601.00

In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 3,060.00 $ 275.00 $ 3,335.00

Bldg. Improvement ‘19:

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Mass Intentions February 2 through February 10

VIGIL MASS—2/2 4:30 PM Helen Ma Klary req, Joe Ma Klary

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME—2/3 7:30 AM Living & Deceased of the Parish 9:00 AM * Sew Queen Ong req, Sew Fong & Jim Jordan * Stanley Kalitan req, Cathy & Jeana Busquet 11:00 AM Rev. Charles Yastishock req, Michael Monteleone 5:00 PM Stephen Musoke req, Kayiwa Family

MONDAY—WEEKDAY—2/4 7:00 AM Reimund L. Moyer req, Irene Moyer & Family 9:15 AM Jean Henkel req, Family

TUESDAY—ST. AGATHA—2/5 7:00 AM Sin Chiew Wong req, Sew Fong & Jim Jordan 9:15 AM Collean McKenna req, St. Cecelia Rosary Altar Society

WEDNESDAY—ST. PAUL MIKI—2/6 7:00 AM Augustine “Augie” Bove req, Pat Soper & Family 9:15 AM Piegari & Penninella Families req, Margherita Piegari 2:00 PM Roosevelt Care Center—Abandoned Souls in Purgatory req, Kayiwa Family

THURSDAY—WEEKDAY—2/7 7:00 AM Catherine Donahue req, Barbara Frost

9:15 AM Zulma Ferreyra req, daughter Elvaillo

FRIDAY—ST. JEROME EMILANI & ST. JOSEPHINE BAKHITA—2/8

7:00 AM Vernon & Frances Sriwardene req, Anton & Manel Perera & Family 9:15 AM Connie McMahon req, Kevin & Elizabeth Barry

SATURDAY—BVM—2/9 8:00 AM Jane Ignaut req, Nick & Stephanie Theodos

VIGIL MASS—2/9 4:30 PM Special Intention for Angela Causing & Maria Campos req, Sashya

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME—2/10 7:30 AM Living & Deceased of the Parish 9:00 AM *Helen Messina req, Dominioni Family * Patria Aragon req, Ann Cecilia Trinh 11:00 AM Eduardo Garcia Martin & Natalia Lim req, Liggayu & Family 5:00 PM MacAlbert Noel req, Noel Family

Readings for the Week

Monday: Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11

Questions of the Week

Question for Children: What ways do you show God’s love to someone who is lonely or hurting? Question for Youth: Who are the people in your life who mean the most to you? How do you show them how important they are to you? Question for Adults: What is a way you show members of your family your love for them?

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, MaryAnn 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, Deacon Tony Hancock, 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, Veronica Enright, Declan Mahoney, Henry Aulenbach, Mary Frances Rosier

Responsorial psalm — 2/3/19 I will sing of your salvation (Psalm 71)

The BREAD & WINE is offered in memory of Maria & Tony Nocella req, Gerry & Ron Nocella

In Loving Remembrance Let us remember all our departed brothers and sisters, especially

Salvatore Aloe, asking God to reward them with joy and eternal peace.

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

Years ago a mother in Nashville, Tennessee, gave birth prematurely to a tiny baby girl. Shortly afterward, the baby caught pneumonia. Next, the baby caught scarlet fever. Finally, she contracted polio. The last illness left her one leg badly crippled and her foot twisted inward. When the little girl reached the age of five, she hobbled about on metal braces while the other kids ran and skipped rope. When she reached eleven, the handicapped girl asked her little sister to stand watch at the door while she practiced walking without braces. She didn’t want her parents to catch her walking around without the braces on. For a whole year the girl continued her secret walks. Then one day she began to feel guilty about them. So she told her doctor what she had been doing. He was flabbergasted. He agreed to let her continue, but only for short periods of time. Well, the girl’s idea of a short period was far different from the doctor’s idea. And to her periods of walking without braces the handicapped girl added periods of prayer. To make a long story short, that girl eventually threw away her braces for good.

That story fits in beautifully with today’s gospel. It illustrates a point that we need to hear again and again in life. It illustrates a point that we must see dramatized over and over in life. It illustrates the point that perseverance is one of the greatest powers in the world. Peter and his friends had fished all night without success. Had it not been for Jesus’ words to them, that’s the way their effort for that day would have ended. But Jesus persuaded them to try one more time. They did, and we know what happened. That try made the difference between success and failure. The story of Peter and his friends illustrates a further point. It is this: Jesus came involved in the process, and that’s when things changed. The previous castings of the net – perhaps 20 or 30 in the course of the night – were done on their own. But in the final casting, Jesus became involved. And that’s when things took a 180-degree turn. That’s when things exceeded their wildest dream.

Keeping that in mind, let’s return to the story of the girl in Nashville. Whatever happened to her? The same thing happened to her that happened to Peter and his friends. Something happened that exceeded her wildest dream. The girl began not only to walk without braces but even to run. And she ran and ran and ran. At the age of sixteen, this incredible girl qualified for the Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, and went on to win a bronze medal in the women’s 400-metre relay. And four years after that, in the 1960 Olympics at Rome, she became the first woman in history to win three gold medals in track and field. That girl was none other than Wilma Rudolph. Wilma came home to a ticker-tape parade and a private audience with President Kennedy. She was given the Sullivan Award, naming her the nation’s top amateur athlete. Wilma Rudolph is a living example of the power of perseverance. She is a tribute to the power and potential of the human spirit. Her life dramatizes that no handicap – no matter how great – is a match for perseverance and prayer.

Put those two things together and, if it be God’s will, the result can exceed our wildest dream, just as it also did for Peter and his friends.

Ray Kroc, the genius and driving force behind the McDonald fast-food empire, put perseverance, or persistence, near the top of the ladder of human powers. He wrote: “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful individuals with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination are omnipotent.” Add to persistence and determination the power of prayer, and you have a combination that is unbeatable.

Today’s gospel invites us to do two things. First, it invites us to do what Peter and his friends did. It invites us to persevere in our efforts in life. After recasting the net 20 or 30 times, Peter could have given up on catching anything. But he didn’t give up. He recast the net one final time, and that spelled the difference between success and failure. Second, today’s gospel invites us to involve Jesus in our efforts in life. It was when Jesus entered the picture that Peter and his friends succeeded. They not only succeeded. They exceeded their wildest dream. It was the same with Wilma Rudolph. It can also be the same for each of us here.

Let’s close with a prayer that was composed b someone who was a model of perseverance and prayer, St. Ignatius of Loyola. Please pray along with me, in silence, his familiar “Prayer for Generosity”: “Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds: to toil and not to seek for rest; to labour and not to ask for reward, except to know that I am doing your will.”

God Bless You, Fr. Thomas

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Dear Parishioners, I have received a letter from Bishop James Checchio and Rev. Timothy Christy, Vicar General, concerning Rev. Tom Ganley and his arrest. I am sure by now you all have heard about this. Fr. Tom was assigned here as Parochial Vicar from October 8, 1991—June 10, 1996. I ask if anyone has information regarding any misconduct related to Father Ganley, you are encouraged to contact local law enforcement or the Clergy Abuse Hotline (855) 363-6548. You may also contact our Diocesan Response Officer, Deacon Vincent Brigande, at (732) 562-2413 or by cell at (908) 930-4558. I would like to reiterate what Bishop Checchio wrote in his letter to me, “The diocese is committed to safeguarding all those who are entrusted to our ministry and spiritual care. I ask you to join me in praying for all who suffer from the terrible scourge of sexual abuse, especially anyone who has been abused. Know of my love and prayers for you even while I ask for your prayers for me and the priests of our diocese. I promise to remain with you in a prayerful, transparent and honest way as we walk this road toward healing, truth and peace. My heart also aches for you and all of our faithful to have to hear this tragic and sad news. Please be assured of my prayers for you and your parish.”

Fr. Tom

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.

February 4, 2019 – Religious Education Classes – Grades 1 – 7 from 5:45 – 7:15 pm 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… February 12, 2019 – Grade – 2 Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:30 pm in Church February 14, 2019—VALENTINE’S DAY February 18, 2019—No Religious Education Classes—President’s Day February 25, 2019—Religious Education Classes—Grades 1—8 from 5:45—7:15 pm March 6, 2019 – ASH WEDNESDAY – beginning of Lenten Season March 7, 2019 – Journey of Faith – Grade – 8, 7 – 9 pm, Lourdes Hall March 10, 2019 – 9:00 am Grade – 8 Mass and presentation of Service Hours

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If you need a statement of contributions, please contact the Parish Office.

All charitable donations are tax deductible. We humbly ask you to consider remembering your Parish in your will. Please consider using our

parish e-Giving program, Faith Direct.

St. John Vianney Seniors Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 6th at 2:30 pm in the cafeteria. Maryanna Christiano-Mistretta, Author & Motivation Speaker will entertain us with “Going, Going, Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember.” It surely will be an enjoyable afternoon. See you

there! And, don’t forget cereal for Ozanam Family shelter in Edison. See you at the meeting!

February 2019 Wedding Anniversaries

If you would like to make a donation towards the Palm

Branches, Easter Candle or new base for the Easter Candle, please

contact the Parish Office.

TRAVELING IMAGE  

The home visita on of the image of Our Lady

of Guadalupe will begin the first week of March.

Please call Carol

LaRouche at 732-494-8697

to schedule your visita on me.

Robinson & Angelina Rathod, 5 years Andrew & Madeline Brinkofski, 10 years

Remy & Jovy Cualizares, 15 years Donald & Nadica Javier, 15 years

Renelito & Nenita Bonsol, 30 years Cyril & Indumatiben Dabhi, 35 years Arthur & Ellen Wageman, 55 years

William & Eileen Donovan, 56 years

The annual drive to support our diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Spirit, is taking place

during the month of February, National Catholic Press Month. Please support their good work by using the envelope in your packet. Any amount you contribute will show your support for the ministry of The Catholic Spirit and will be greatly appreciated. And please remember to take home a copy of the paper—it has a special role to play in your life as a practicing Catholic.

MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER 1651 U.S. Highway 22, Watchung, NJ 07069-6587

(908) 753-2091 * [email protected] Registration required; call 908-753-2091 or e-mail: [email protected] NAMELESS YET KNOWN: Identifying with the Unnamed People in Scripture Scripture is filled with "anonymous" people who encounter Jesus and are healed or transformed. What do these un-named people have to say to me? Do I see my story in theirs? Come for an evening of reflection to learn how your journey mirrors the encounters of some of the nameless women and men who meet Jesus. Tue., Feb. 12, 7-9 p.m. ($20-$30 as you are able) Presenter: Laura M. Arvin, OP

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Volunteers Needed!

If you would like to help make our Dinner Dance a success by volunteering your time and talent, please fill out the form below and return to Kathy in the Parish Office. Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number :_______________________________________________________________

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The Upcoming Opening of our Parish Mass Book for 2020 The Parish Family of St. Cecelia is blessed by the number of parishioners who request the celebration of one or more Masses each year in memory of their loved ones. Following the parish policy established in 2005 for a fair and considerate distribution of Masses, we will open the 2020 Mass Book on Thursday, February 21st at 9:00 am, for the reservation of your intentions. Please use the outline below to assist in planning your memorial requests prior to the Mass Book’s opening date.

Policies and Procedures for Reserving 2020 Memorial Masses and other Memorials MEMORIAL MASSES for the year 2020 May be reserved beginning Thursday, February 21st at 9:00 am, with a maximum of FIVE (5) Masses per

family by visiting the Parish Office IN PERSON ONLY during parish business hours Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3:30 PM.

CANNOT be reserved over the phone or in writing. Dates and times will be accepted and confirmed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. Can be reserved on only TWO (2) WEEKENDS each year (subject to availability)

The 9:00 am Sunday Masses will have two intentions—to share by 2 separate families. You cannot take both slots as part of your two weekends. *Both intentions will be read at Mass and sent to a Mission with one of the stipends.

Can be reserved on only THREE (3) WEEKDAYS each year (excluding Christmas and subject to availability) Can be reserved on only ONE (1) of the following days: Mothers’ Day or Fathers’ Day (subject to availability)

The SANCTUARY CANDLE may be reserved for one-week periods (use Sunday’s date). The BREAD & WINE may be reserved for Masses for one-week periods (use Sunday’s date). The ALTAR or BLESSED MOTHER FLOWERS, together or separately, may be reserved for one-week periods (use Sunday’s date).

For your convenience, please fill out and bring this planner with you to the Parish Office on/after Thursday, February 21st .

MEMORIAL MASSES Weekend date Person(s) memorialized or Intention Requested by

__________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________

__________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________

Weekday date Person(s) memorialized or Intention Requested by

__________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________

__________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________

__________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________

SANCTUARY CANDLE (you are not limited to three; please use a sheet of paper for additional requests) Sunday’s date Person(s) memorialized or Intention Requested by

__________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________

__________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________

__________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________

BREAD & WINE (you are not limited to three; please use a sheet of paper for additional requests) Sunday’s date Person(s) memorialized or Intention Requested by

__________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________

__________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________

__________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________

FLOWER(S) (you are not limited to three; please use a sheet of paper for additional requests) Sunday’s date Person(s) memorialized or Intention Requested by

__________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________

__________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________

__________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________

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POLAND’S BEST JUNE 2 –11, 2019

$2,950.00 from Newark

Price includes: airfare, fuel surcharges, taxes, 3 meals per day, superior hotel, all entrance fees.

For more information, call Fr. Joseph Kubiak at St. John Vianney, Colonia at 732-574-0150 or Phyllis Gomulka at 732-566-4115.

Catholic Charities is currently seeking volunteers for the Connections Program. This program provides positive adult role models for children who have suffered loss or who have

special needs. Both male and female mentors are needed to participate in one-to-one activities and be a role model to young people. Do you:

1. Have a minimum of three hours per week to offer a child?

2. Like having fun? 3. Reside in or near Middlesex County? 4. Want to make a difference in a child’s life?

Contact Jeanette Cullen at 732-738-1323 or [email protected], for more information.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2

2nd Collection—Snow Removal

3 2nd Collection—Snow Removal

Baptism—12:30 pm

4

Rel. Ed. Classes—5:45—7:15 pm Gr. 1-8

Journey of Faith—Lourdes Hall 7—9 pm

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

10 World Marriage Day—Blessing of Marriages 3 years & under—9 am Mass 9 am Family Mass— gr. 6 & 7

11

Rel. Ed. Classes—5:45—7:15 pm Gr. 1-8

7:30pm St. Vincent de Paul—Conf. Room

14

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

15 16

17

18 PRESIDENT’S DAY

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

No Rel. Ed. Classes

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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

1 MARCH FIRST FRIDAY

6 pm Adoration — 7 pm Mass

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January 2019/February 2019

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