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S . M ’ C February 9, 2020 | Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time

 

P S Rev. John Butler, Pastor Rev. Mark Nillo, Parochial Vicar Thomas Randazzo, Business Manager Paul Bergin, Music Director Kevin Connelly, Director of Religious Education Jamie Plantamura, Director of Youth Ministries Mary Valan, Parish Secretary Jose Rodriguez, Maintenance Manager

P O 800 Ocean Avenue | Long Branch, NJ 07740

Ph: (732) 222-8080 | Fx: (732) 870-1174 www.stmichaelnj.com

Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am-3:30pm

(Closed daily from 12:00pm–1:00pm)

O C 6 West End Court | Long Branch, NJ

07740 Ph: (732) 483-0360 | Fx: (732) 483-0363

S . V D P 732-483-0360 ext. 7

 

D M Mon -Fri: 8:00 AM | Mon: 7:00 PM Sat: 9:00 AM | First Friday at 12:15 PM (in Latin) and at 5:30 PM (in English)

W M Saturday: 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:30 PM

R Confessions are heard 12 minutes to 5 minutes before each Mass (except on Monday nights); on First Fri-day before the Latin Mass from 12:00 Noon until 12:10 PM; during the Monthly Holy Hour for Voca-tions; and on Monday nights after (not before) the 7:00 PM Mass until 8:00 PM.

R To register with the parish, please call the Parish Office for information.

M Couples who wish to marry at the parish should con-tact the Parish Office for a Marriage Request Form, and for further information. The bride or groom, or their parents/grandparents must be registered parish-ioners for at least eighteen months to make arrange-ments. There is a twelve month timeline for wedding preparations.

B Baptisms take place Sundays at 1:00 PM. Parents must be registered parishioners, and can call the Par-ish Office for information and scheduling.

H H V There is a Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations that includes Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions. This Monthly Holy Hour is from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the Thursday immediately preceding the First Friday.

R E To enroll your child for our Tuesday or Sunday Reli-gious Education classes, please contact Kevin Connel-ly, ext. 3 at the Outreach Center. All families must be registered with the parish.

A S Please call the Parish Office for anointing of the sick. When the office is closed, the answering service will appropriately direct your call. If you or your loved one is in a hospital, the head nurse could also call for the chaplain to make arrangements.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2020 Fifth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly father.

-Matthew 5:16

M A S S I N T E N T I O N S Saturday, February 8

9:00 AM † Patrick Sheridan Family

4:00 PM † Lia & Pietro Cannizzaro Son Tom

† Mary Shandrey Friends

5:00 PM † Jean, Frank & Sydney Tedone

Connie Marsala

7:30 PM People of the Parish

Sunday, February 9

7:00 AM † Joe Petrone Thayer Family

9:00 AM † Armand Paul Sarcomo Sal & Patty Riggi

† Fr. Joseph Gancila Margaret & Bob Clinton

10:00 AM † Dorothy Keane Robert Hilton

† Gloria Stamato Joanne & Frank Buono

11:00 AM † Fr. Leon Buni Madeline Muscatello

12:00 PM † Ursula Carlesimo Children

4:00 PM † Laura Napolitani Elisa Friel

7:30 PM People of the Parish

8:00 AM Pro-Life Cause Friends of Sylvia Marsico

7:00 PM † Jean Higgins Family

Tuesday, February 11 8:00 AM † Laura Napolitani Curtin Family

Monday, February 10

Saturday, February 15 9:00 AM People of the Parish 4:00 PM † Philip Meola John & Deborah

Perri

† Michael Wrubel Wife Maria & Family

5:00 PM † Paul Hanisch Cousins Charles, Mildred & Audrey

† Ronald Hanisch Wife Mildred & Cousins Charles & Audrey

7:30 PM † Joseph R. Parella Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Boniello

7:00 AM † Josephine Zoppi Cindy & Bart Rogers

9:00 AM † Joan Kiernan Kiernan Family

† Andrew W. Garrity, Jr. Bruce Crowell & Sharon Mazza

10:00 AM † Louis Carlesimo Children

† Anthony Ferrara Eric Testa

11:00 AM † Frank Cantello Madeline Muscatello

12:00 PM † Nina, Bill & Kurt Kuster Ried, Kuster & Weiner Families

4:00 PM † Carmela Vuocolo Beth, Joe & Danny Lynam

7:30 PM † Rev. Martin J. Foran

Sunday, February 16

† Rosa Alba Stranieri Mother Francesca

People of the Parish

The Center Sanctuary Candle will be lit this week in loving memory of Mary and John Kehoe, requested by Susan Kehoe Halle.

Wednesday, February 12 8:00 AM † Eileen Cacciatore Cacciatore Family

Friday, February 14 8:00 AM Special Intention:

McWilliams/Richter Families Joe & Joan Richter

† Mary & John Kehoe Mary Jane Kehoe

11:30 AM † Deceased Members of the Altar Rosary Society

Thursday, February 13 8:00 AM Special Intention: Marilyn

Nillo (67th birthday) Fr. Mark Nillo

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A CALL FOR PRAYER ON THE WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: Tuesday, February 11

Saint Pope John Paul II in 1992 designated February 11 as World Day of the Sick. In the letter that Saint John Paul published to institute the World Day of the Sick he re-ferred to “a special time of prayers and sharing, of offering one’s suffering for the good of the Church and of reminding us to see in our sick brothers and sisters the face of Christ who, by suffering, dying, and rising, achieved the salvation of humankind”. On World Day of the Sick, we are called to be especially sensitive to the needs of the ill and homebound, and so....We pray to You, O God of our Faith. We lift to You imploringly our needs and the needs of the sick throughout the world, particularly those who are cast away because of their illness or advanced age. We pray for the patience of the sick, and the compassion of caregivers. Let Your blessings of healing come upon our sisters/brothers that they may praise You all the days of their lives. God of healing, heal Your people. We pray, merciful God, hear our prayers. Amen.

The weekend of February 15 and 16 will be Pledge Weekend for this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) throughout the Diocese of Trenton. Each year Bishop O’Connell seeks the support of all of the members of the Dio-cese of Trenton to further the work of our ministries. Each of us has a vital part in all we do in Christ’s name, and each of us can share in all we do with a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Our single Act of Faith propels the works of love that build up our Church. You make that happen with a generous gift to the ACA.

This year St. Michael’s share of the Diocesan-wide goal is $109,000.00 (the same goal as in the past ten years and the goal that we achieved last year and the year before for the first times). As the result of reaching our parish ACA goal in each of those two most recent years we not only strongly supported the Diocese in its ministries and charitable works and demonstrated our commitment to stewardship and charitable giving, our parish also gained the financial reward of a $23,000 rebate in 2018 and a $16,500 rebate in 2019. Those ACA rebate funds were utilized for the Low-er Church restrooms renovation project, church foundation water-proofing and repairs, CCD/education materials, and buildings and grounds repairs.

I have proposed to the parish trustees and finance council that if St. Michael’s is successful again in achieving the parish’s $109,000 ACA goal and earns and receives a rebate of $16,000 or more that the parish use those rebate funds for: (a) replacing and upgrading the votive candle racks in the rear of the church and in the St. Ann and Virgin Mary Shrine, (b) masonry repairs of the church’s 1886 cornerstone and west façade steps, and (c) replacement of liturgical vestments that are showing their age. Other parish-related uses of proceeds are also under consideration.

As the people of the Diocese of Trenton, we and you and all of us have an opportunity to help others see Christ working in our midst. I ask you to please take a moment and truly reflect on any help you can give. We truly need everyone to participate. This year we again are striving to do our parish fair share toward helping the Diocese reach the Diocesan/four-county/107-parish goal of $7 million.

I am always grateful and moved by the level of support you give to our parish and to our Diocese. I thank you for this support, and may God continue to bless you and your family and St. Michael’s Parish. Rev. John K. Butler Pastor

IF IT’S FEBRUARY IT MUST BE.......

Annual

Catholic

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ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUEST FORM

If you wish to receive a written statement reporting your 2019 contributions to St. Michael’s Church, please complete the form below and return it to the Parish Office. Submit your request to St. Michael’s Church, 800 Ocean Ave., Long Branch, NJ 07740. Faith Direct – If you make your weekly contributions or other contributions to the parish by means of the Faith Direct online method, you may obtain a written statement reporting such online contributions by visiting wwwfaithdirect.net and following the instructions on the homepage. For additional assistance, please call parish Business Manager Thomas Randazzo at the Parish Office at 732-222-8080.

Name: _______________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ Envelope Number: __________________________________

“Movie Night” returns to the St. Michael’s Lower Church. Two screenings of the popu-lar movie The Two Popes (rated PG-13) are being offered: one was this past Friday and the second screening will be on Sunday, February 9 at 5:00 p.m. (immediately after the 4:00 Sunday Mass). Popcorn, pizza, soda, and bottled water will be provided

by the Parish Hospitality Committee free of charge (free-will offering gladly accepted). All are invited and welcome. Please feel free to bring family and friends.

I N S P I R E D B Y T R U E E V E N T S A N T H O N Y H O P K I N S J O N A T H A N P R Y C E

THE TWO POPES

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Communion Visits; Confession Visits; Anointing of the Sick

Please keep in mind that the parish priests and our lay Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are available and ea-ger to bring Communion to parishioners who are in the hospital (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehab centers, and hospices, too) and to parishioners who are at home but unable to get to church. Please contact Mary Valan at the parish office or Dotty O'Hara at (908)310-6497 to make arrangements. Hospitals and other healthcare facili-ties generally do not notify the parish office regarding their Catholic patients who desire to receive Communion. And so it falls to the patient herself/himself or to a family member or friend to contact the parish office to make the re-quest. The parish priests will also very gladly make a hospital visit or home visit to hear a Confession and/or administer the Sacrament of the Sick (“Anointing of the Sick”) in addition to bringing Holy Communion. Please remember to con-tact the parish office or Dotty to make these arrangements. Thank you.

R-rated and contains graphic images; children under 17 years of age to be accompanied by a parent.

Love is in the Air: For children Valentine’s Day means candy hearts, silly cards, and excitement.

“How different it can be for us as adults. The Love Day can be a symbol that we have not yet gotten love to work for us as we would like. Or it can be a symbol of something different, something better. Our most painful relationships, we have learned, have assisted us on the journey to healing”

Be kind to yourself.

Just get through the day if you are alone. “Today I will move forward with my life, despite what others are do-ing or not doing. I will know it is my right to cross the bridge to a better life...I know that I am now in a better

place and where I am meant to be.”

St. Michael's has formed a group for those that need support with life's new paths and journeys. If you need a place to come and feel safe please plan on attending

our group.

Our next meeting is Thursday, February 27 at

7:00 p.m. St. Michael's Living Room

6 West End Court, Long Branch

Please Join Us. All Are Welcomed.

Please contact the Parish Office if you need

immediate assistance.

Presidents’ Day The Parish Of ice will be closed on Monday, Febru-ary 17 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Daily

Mass that day will take place at the usual Monday 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. times. The of ice will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18.

Please keep in your prayers our parish’s 8th Grade CCD students who will be confirmed by Bishop O’Con-nell here at St. Michael’s on February 20. Please pray that they will always be faithful to the practice of the Ro-man Catholic faith in which they have been raised and instructed and that they will contin-ue to grow in their knowledge and love of God.

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PARISH COUNSELING SERVICES A joint effort of the Diocese of Trenton and Catholic

Charities provides licensed professionals for short term counseling (up to six sessions) to parishioners dealing with difficult issues, for example, job-stress, family concerns, and bereavement. Contact your pastor or parish priest for additional information and referral. The fee is $90 per ses-sion, but, if needed, financial assistance is available through the Diocese of Trenton Parish Counseling Services.

PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH

WEEKLY MASS I NTENTION

† Ronald Lubischer r/o Joyce Lubischer

YEARLY MASS I NTENTIONS JANUARY 2021 Louis Carlesimo r/o Children Ursula Carlesimo r/o Children

JULY 2020

Walter & Veronica Skowrenski r/o Robert Skowrenski & Family OCTOBER 2020

Salvatore J. Mirarchi r/o Joe & Carmel Mirarchi

Ronald Lubischer r/o Family

The Two Popes

(immediately after 4:00 Mass)  

Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Kick-Off of Annual Catholic

Appeal 2020

February 15-16, 2020 at all Masses

Cohort 17 Quarterly Mass Wednesday, February 19, 2020 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church

Confirmation (Bishop O’Connell

presiding)

Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:00 p.m.

Ash Wednesday February 26, 2020

Lenten Soup and Salad Suppers Fridays of Lent at 6:00 p.m. commencing February 28 through

and including April 3

Baptism Preparation Class Thursday, March 19, 2020 7:00 p.m.

24 Hours for the Lord March 20-21, 2020 (times and details to be announced)

First Confessions March 28, 2020

Parish Mission May 2-6, 2020

First Holy Communion Saturday, May 9, 2020

Stations of the Cross Fridays of Lent and Good Friday at 7:30 p.m. (and also as announced)

On the Calendar at

St. Michael’s Church

Rosarian Prayer Group

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK OF THE

PARISH This is a list of parishioners, rela-tives, and friends who are in need of our prayers for healing. Our Rosarians also pray every Saturday for all the parishioners of St. Michael’s. Please note that intentions

will be listed for two months and then removed, unless the requestor calls to renew for another two months. Please also note that according to the HIPPA & privacy laws only the sick themselves or family members may request to be added to the list. Contact the Parish Office for all prayer

requests. Thank you and may Our Lord grant healing to all those who are suffering and in need of our prayers.

Week 2 Joanne Buono

Paul Quinn Babies Harper and

Gunner Week 5

Bob McArthur

Weekend Collection & Attendance

Thank You! Saturday, February 1, 2020

4:00 PM Mass $3,003.00 267 people 5:00 PM Mass $1,777.00 189 people 7:30 PM Mass $637.00 102 people

Sunday, February 2, 2020 7:00 AM Mass $1,462.00 124 people 9:00 AM Mass $1,257.00 146 people 10:00 AM Mass $1,134.00 133 people 11:00 AM Mass $1,870.00 178 people 12:00 PM Mass $1,388.00 181 people 4:00 PM Mass $1,096.00 176 people

7:30 PM Mass $362.00 72 people _______________________________________

TOTALS: $13,986.00 1,568 people

Baptism preparation classes for parents are conducted every third Thursday of the

month. Classes begin at 7:00 p.m.

The next class is March 19

Please call the parish office to register in advance.

The Baptism Class for February has been cancelled due to our 8th Grade Confirmation that night.

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NEIGHBORING PARISHES OF

Our Lady of Hope Parish (www.ladyofhopeparish.org) Our Lady of Hope Parish invites you to join them on a bus

trip to Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster, PA to view the production of Queen Esther. Bus departs from St.

Mary’s in Deal at 9:30 a.m. and returns approximately 8:45 p.m. Cost is $160 per person. Check payable to Our Lady

of Hope Parish through St. Mary’s office and includes lunch, show ticket, and transportation. Please call 732-531

-1409 for more information or to sign up.

Christ the King (www.cklb.org) Every Friday in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus & Mary (corner of Division St. at Parish office) 9:00-9:30 a.m. Communion Service 9:30 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9:40-10:15 a.m. Rosary & Chaplet of Divine

Mercy 10:15 a.m. Sat 9:00 am Private Prayer & Adoration.

Precious Blood (churchofthepreciousblood.org) Weekend of February 15 and 16 Family Promise Sign up

and Food Drive

St. Dorothea (www.stdorothea.org) Adoration every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

St. Michael’s (www.stmichaelnj.com) The Two Popes (rated PG-13): Sunday, February 9 at

5:00 p.m.

The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

Jesus elevated marriage to a Sacrament at the Wedding Feast at Cana. Catholics have the duty to receive the Sacrament of Matrimo-ny in a church. The Grace of the Sacrament of Matrimony enhances and supports the permanent and indissoluble bond of marriage and strengthens the love and fidelity,

patience and wisdom of the spouses. Please make contact with the parish office at least one year prior to your intended marriage date to begin the preparation process. This includes attendance at a Pre-Cana Conference and several meetings with one of our parish priests. A specific wedding date cannot be assured by the parish until after this marriage preparation has commenced and initial documentation has been received and reviewed. Therefore, all engaged couples are strongly advised to speak to the parish staff first when beginning to make wedding plans and strongly advised not to make commitments with third-parties (banquet halls, photogra-phers, hotels, airlines, etc.) until after the wedding date has been finalized in writing with the parish office. If you are presently in a civil marriage and desire to receive the Sacrament and enter into a valid Catholic marriage, please contact the parish office at 732-222-8080 to obtain further information about the “convalidation” of your marriage. We also offer direction and assistance on the possibility of receiving an annul-ment for those who are divorced. Please do not hesitate to call. The annulment process is generally less difficult or cumbersome than imagined.

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