Dear Parishioners,

How appropriate that in the middle of summer we hear readings from scripture that speak of the fruitful earth. Looking around outside we like see a cavalcade of green. Trees and grass, plants and flowers are nourished by the summer rain and sun. When we gather together here on Sunday our faith is nourished by the Lord through word and sacrament . Let us pray that we may be rich soil for the word of God to take root, bloom, and thrive

across the earth. J

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How can I be more receptive to God’s word, like rich soil? What specific action can I accomplish this week to bear fruit?

SATURDAY, JULY 11 (Mass at SJV 5:00 PM) + Matthew Cusa / Matt & Rita Rugel + Herb Fischer /Skip & Judy Diller SUNDAY, JULY 12 (Mass at STA 10:00AM) + Chester Pajor and Deceased members of Pajor Family + Arsenio Mele / Knox Family + Maria Sam Nguyen / Thu Chu + Carol Honthumb / Bill & Donna Feuss MONDAY, JULY 13 7:30PM + Jack Van Antwerp / McCartney Family TUESDAY, JULY 14 8:00AMKathy & Juan Rivera 19th Wedding Anniversary / Anna Zboraj WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 8:00AM Special Intentions THURSDAY, JULY 16 8:00AM Vocations FRIDAY, JULY 17 8:00AM + Dolores Stanol / Jean & Eric Stroud SATURDAY, JULY 18 (Mass at SJV 5:00 PM) + Abram & Lavinia Grathwohl / Joan & Rich Hotchkiss + Dr. Joe D’Onofrio / Skip & July Diller SUNDAY, JULY 19 (Mass at STA 10:00AM) + Christine Solaro & All Victims of Domestic Violence / Walter Endlicher + Lawrence DeMaio / Mimi & Joe Lusardi + Jack Van Antwerp / Jackie Miller

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary time - July 12, 2020

Hunter Joseph DeBlasio

Child of Kevin & Kathleen DeBlasio

and

Lucas Ryan Goldstein

Child of Adam & Christina Goldstein

they were baptized at Saint Thomas the Apostle

on Sunday, June 28, 2020

and

Christopher James Vellis

Child of Ryan & Theresa Vellis

was Baptized at Saint Thomas the Apostle

on Friday, July 3, 2020

Monday: Is 1:10-17; Mt 10:34—11:1

Tuesday: Is 7:1-9; Mt 11:20-24

Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Mt 11:25-27

Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Mt 11:28-30

Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Mt 12:1-8

Saturday: Mi 2:1-5; Mt 12:14-21

Readings for the Week

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

While you are unable to come into the office because

it is closed to the public.

You can contact us by email: terry@ststhomasjohn.org or

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

973-208-0090 / 973-697-6550.

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 12, 2020 “Thus says the Lord: Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, giving seed to the one who sows, and bread to the one who eats, so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth, my word shall not return to me void…achieving the end for which I sent it.” As our own gardens are bursting with colorful flowers and the vegetable plants continue to grow, the image of the seed, fertility and fruitfulness are so appropri-ate. The prophet Isaiah, writing six centuries before the Christian era, used the same example as the parable of the seed, but also the need for water, warmth and care for the word to achieve its purpose. We listen to the Word of God, we open the text and reflect upon it, we are so familiar with what is written and read. A more important step must be taken. The rain and snow must penetrate the earth to provide the necessary support for growth. The water cannot just run off as often happens with the sudden summer downpour. A soft, penetrating shower offers the condition neces-sary to accomplish its end. So too, does reflection upon the word, weighing and pondering its meaning for me today. May my listening heart allow that growth to take place today.

** Please note that the mask covers the mouth

AND the nose.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CLOTHING BINS

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Since the Catholic Charities Clothing Bins have re-opened the bins have been filled to the brim! THANK YOU!

The clothing bins brings the much needed funds to support the work of our Dioceses of Paterson Catholic Charities programs.

WE NEED YOUR HELP— When the bin is full please DO NOT leave your bags of clothing outside of the bin. Not only is it unsightly. The bags are not protected by the elements or animals and have to be thrown out.

Thank you for your cooperation.

CEMETERY UPDATE

Thomas Bubniak’s Eagle Scout Project is complete. We

now have a new brick path from the “road in the ceme-

tery” to the Cemetery Altar steps.

There will be pictures in next weekend’s bulletin.

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY

06/28/2020: $2,197.00 13th Sunday in OT

14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 07/05/2020

11 Envelopes: $1,005.00 1 Loose Checks: $ 60.00 Loose Cash: $ 25.00 26 Online Giving: $1,080.00 Total $2,170.00

Last Year: $2,608.00 14th Sunday in OT

06/28/2020: $6,856.00 13th Sunday in OT

14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 07/05/2020

35 Envelopes: $2,617.00 9 Loose Checks: $1,194.00 Loose Cash: $ 27.00 56 Online Giving: $2,650.00 Total $6,448.00

Last Year: $6,341.50 14th Sunday in OT

fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary time - July 12, 2020

Our Seminarian Joey Mactal will be

ordained a Transitional Deacon on

Friday, July 31 at 7:00 pm

here at Saint Thomas the Apostle

by our new Bishop Kevin Sweeney.

Please check with us via flocknote or the bulletin for updates.

During the Pandemic Hope House distributes pre packed groceries every

Wednesday to families. So once a week each family is give 2 Bags of

groceries plus some frozen items and bread which is about 40 lbs per

family. OVER 750 POUNDS OF FOOD WAS DONATED BY OUR PARISH STA &

SJV PARISH FAMILIES TO HOPE HOUSE THIS PAST MONTH.

WHERE DO YOU DROP OFF YOUR DONATIONS? PLEASE NOTE Just drop off them off at the STA Rectory Door under the overhang. In

order to ensure that social distancing is observed for both you and Father Matt you do not have to ring the door bell as the front Rectory

door is checked throughout the day. The food doesn't stay there for long.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

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

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