Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
SAINT JAMES THE LESS PARISH
February 19, 2017
Pastoral Staff
Parish Mission Statement St. James the Less Parish is a Christian Community of the Roman Catholic tradition. Our Parish Community is dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus, and as the people of God are called to further the mission of Jesus. We will do this through the Word, Liturgy, Sacrament, Music, Ecumenism, Evangelization, Religious Education of our Children, Prayer and the Honoring of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will deepen our knowledge, skills and understanding of our Faith. We will be Faith based. Above all, we will foster Love by example and serve the needs of others to work towards economic and social development for all people.
Baptism: Parents who wish to have their child baptized need to call the Rectory. Preparation classes are required and are by appointment only. Baptisms will be held the first Sunday of every month. Baptismal classes are held the second Sunday of every month. Sponsors and Godparents: If you are 18 year s of age or older, you must register as an adult and be confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you wish to be a Sponsor for Confirmation or a Godparent, you must be an active parishioner and attending Mass. Matrimony: Couples contemplating this Sacrament must contact the Parish Office at least one year in advance. All couples planning marriage must attend Pre-Cana classes or Engaged Encounter. Ministry of the Sick: Par ishioners who are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist, please call the Rectory. If you would like to have your name included on the Prayer List in the bulletin, please call the Rectory. RCIA: Adults inquir ing about the Catholic Church with a desire to become Catholic are invited to call the Parish Office for more information about the Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults which begins in September and runs through the following Easter.
Adoration On Thursdays, Adoration will be held in the Church from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to come for any amount of time.
36 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 Phone: 732-521-0100 Fax: 732-521-8287 Email: [email protected]
Reverend Michael Fragoso, Pastor
Deacon Patrick Smith
Weekend Assistant Rev. Msgr. Ray Cole
Kim Bohinski-Smith Parish Catechetical Leader/ Pastoral Asst.
Patty Bisignano
Administrative Assistant
Daily Mass Schedule Morning Prayer
Monday - Friday 8:15 am Weekday Mass
Monday - Friday 8:30 am Weekend Masses Saturday: 4:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am, 11:00 am, 3:00 pm (Spanish) and 5:00 pm Confession
Saturday: 3:00 pm
Altar Rosary Society and Miraculous Medal Novena
First Thursday of the Month: 7:00 pm
Adult Choir Thursday: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Spanish Choir First Tuesday of the Month 8:00 pm
Knights of Columbus Council #6336
83 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg First & third Monday of every month 8:00 pm
732-521-3366 St. James Columbiettes
2nd Thursday of every month 7:00 pm
Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen Every Tuesday
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm St. James Parish Hall
Food Pantry Donation
First Sunday of every month
Music Ministry Kevin Daly - Director of Music
Raelee Gold - Cantor
St. James Cemetery Mott Avenue, Monroe Twp
For more information please contact the Rectory
Parish Office Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm M-Th
Website: stjamesthelesschurch.org
Page 2
Prayers for the Sick
Emily Amador, Catherine Cryan, John Cryan, Julianna Dubinsky, Jennie Eso, Kay Garvey, Toni Hart, Tom Keating, Finn Kelly, Rosemarie Kolessar, Lucy Lavadera, Arianna Louis, Baby Nicholas Merritt, Jennifer Cohose Meyer, Edward Migliore, Massimo Migliore, Catherine Bagarello Mondros, Susan Mulligan, Michael Nichols, Adele Payne, Lucille Poulin, Peggy Schiller, Sr. Helen Sikorski; SGM, David Sternberg, Eleanor Szalus, Carmela Torres, Emma Voss and Grace Wetzel
HYMNS: Gathering: There's a Wideness in God's Mercy #475 Preparation: Christians, Let Us Love One Another #474 Communion: Loving and Forgiving #663: Ubi Caritas #327 Recessional: The Spirit Sends Us Forth #375
Collections
Collection $ 7,640.00
2nd Collection $ 2,012.00
In the Gospel this week Jesus continues to define the law and what it means in our lives. The Law said that if one were injured, one could seek compensation but only to the level equal to the injury. Hence, “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth”. Without this restriction revenge could be without limit: “a heart for an eye and a leg for a tooth.” It was a sort of Mosaic Tort Law. Jesus proposes tort reform: do not seek revenge at all but be detached from worldly things. Justice belongs to God ultimately. Short term gain is fleeting and not satisfying. It is a waste of time and only causes grief, tragedy, gray hairs and ulcers to constantly keep grudges for every little slight. Take road rage, for example. It seems that in Jamesburg people are more laid back while they drive. We have this strange intersection up the road and people seem to be instinctively courteous. It may be because they are intimidated by the “near occasion of accident” although Deacon Patrick tells me that accidents are extremely rare in that location. Venture further into Monroe Township and all courtesy goes out the window. People telling each other they are “number one,” honking horn if there is a delay of 2 seconds when the light changes. crossing over double yellow lines if there is a slow poke truck in front, only to be stopped by a red light up ahead. Another example is civility. Listen to differing points of view courteously. If you disagree with somebody don’t set fire to his house and kidnap his dog. Don’t scream and yell and kick him in the shins. Just listen and ask questions politely. There may be some misunderstanding or they may have a valid point you may be missing. It’s like children who cover their ears and start singing and saying, “I can’t hear you…” Love your neighbor. Your neighbor is not your enemy. Even if your neighbor were your enemy Jesus proposes the ultimate in tort reform: “Love your enemy.” Holy Lent is almost here. One resolution for Lent would be to RELAX, love your neighbor and be kind. Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta was asked how to be a better person. She said, “Be kind, be kind, be kind.”
A Message from Pastor Fr. Michael Fragoso
Rectory Office Closed
The rectory office will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of
President’s Day!
Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule
8:30 am 12:00 pm Mass Prayer Service 4:00 pm 7:30 pm Prayer Service Bilingual Mass
LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THE WEEK/ LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
February 20th: MONDAY/ LUNES 341: Sir 1:1-10 Ps 93:1-2, 5 Mk 9:14-29
February 21st: TUESDAY/MARTES 342: Sir 2:1-11 Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40
Mk 9:30-37
February 22nd: WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES
535: 1 Pt 5:1-4 Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6 Mt 16:13-19
February 23rd: THURSDAY/JUEVES 344: Sir 5:108 Ps 1:1-4, 6 Mk 9:41-50
February 24th: FRIDAY/VIERNES 345: Sir 6:5-17 Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34-35
Mk 10:1-12
February 25th: SATURDAY/SÁBADO 346: Sir 17:1-15 Ps 103:13-18 Mk 10:13-16
February 26th: SUNDAY/DOMINGO 82: Is 49:14-15 Ps 62:2-3, 6-9 1 Cor 4:1-5
Mt 6:24-34
MASS INTENTIONS Monday, Feb 20th to Sunday, Feb 26th
Monday Weekday 8:30 am Olga Rhoades r/b her husband Tuesday Weekday 8:30 am Paul Bonazzi r/b Ralph & Lauretta Serpe Wednesday The Chair of St Peter the Apostle 8:30 am Mildred Colamussi r/b her husband Joe Thursday St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr 8:30 am Joseph Picone r/b his family Friday Weekday 8:30 a.m Angela & Anthony DiGiacomo r/b Jean Stanchi Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 p.m. Joan & Edwin Moke Jr. r/b Pat & Ed Moke Sunday Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Alejandro Valencia r/b Evita & Ed Rasmussen 11:00 am Patricia Cryan r/b Frank Cryan 3:00 p.m. Edwin Vazquez r/b Luz B Vazquez 5:00 p.m. For the people of St James
Page 3
Ministry Schedule
Weekend of February 25th/26th
Mass Lector Eucharistic
Minister Eucharistic
Minister Eucharistic
Minister Altar Server
Saturday 4:00 pm
Ed Moke Ann Fletcher Dan Jolly Pat Moke Angela Oskierko Vincent Wilson
Sunday 8:00 am
Susan Rudy Catherine Attara Mark Attara Roseanna Davino Alison & Emily Ranieri
Nicholas Flethcer
11:00 am Angelo Deliso Barbara Cooper Ronnie Emerson Jackie Roca Mark Giordano, Liam Iannacone Sean Alvarenga
5:00 pm Joann Malet Denise Halpin Daria Ludas Elaine Slabinski Ashley & Veronique
Waters
Parish Intention of the Month Just as the Blessed Virgin presented our Lord in the temple, may we too offer ourselves for consecration to God, through penance and the cleansing grace of the sacrament of Reconciliation
CEMETERY CLEAN UP We will be doing a winter clean up at the cemetery the week of February 20th. All grave blankets and debris will be removed. If you have anything of value or would like to keep, please have items removed by Sunday, February 19th. Items that are within the 1ft garden fenced border from the headstone will not be affected.
WORD OF LIFE
“We are called to show mercy because mercy has first been shown to us.” - Pope Francis
Page 4
En el Evangelio de esta semana, Jesús continúa definiendo la ley y lo que significa en nuestras vidas. La ley decía que si uno resulta herido, se podría pedir una indemnización, pero sólo al nivel igual a la herida. Por lo tanto, "ojo por un ojo y diente por diente". Sin esta restricción, la venganza podría ser sin límite: "un corazón por un ojo o una pierna por un diente". Era una especie de ley Mosaica de delito civil. Jesús propone una reforma de la ley: no busque venganza en absoluto, sino que se desprenda de las cosas mundanas. En última instancia, la justicia le pertenece a Dios. La ganancia a corto plazo es fugaz y no satisfactoria. Es una pérdida de tiempo y sólo hace que la pena, la tragedia, las canas y las úlceras por mantener constantemente rencor por cada pequeño insulto. Por ejemplo la agresión de la carretera. Parece que en Jamesburg la gente son más relajada mientras conducen. Tenemos esta extraña intersección unas cuadras de la iglesia y la gente parece ser instintivamente cortés. Puede ser porque se sienten intimidados por la "ocasión cercana de accidente", aunque el Diácono Patrick me dice que los accidentes son extremadamente raros en ese lugar. Aventúrese más allá, en el municipio de Monroe, y toda la cortesía sale por la ventana. Las personas le sacan la mano para decirle que es "número uno", tocan el claxon si se detiene 2 segundos al cambiar el semáforo, salen corriendo cruzando linea amarilla doble su hay in camion lento por delante y se ven detenidos en una luz roja a media cuadra. Otro ejemplo es la civilidad. Escuche los diferentes puntos de vista con cortesía. Si no está de acuerdo con alguien no le prenda fuego a su casa y secuestre a su perro. No le grite y no le de una patada en las espinillas. Lo que se debe hacer es escuchar en silencio y al terminar hacer preguntas educadamente. Puede haber algún malentendido o pueden tener un punto válido que uno no haya considerado. Es como los niños que cubren sus oídos y comienzan a cantar diciendo, “¡no oigo nada!" Ama a tu prójimo. Tu vecino no es tu enemigo. Incluso si su vecino fuera tu enemigo, Jesús propone lo último en la reforma de la ley: "Ama a tu enemigo". La Santa Cuaresma está casi aquí. Una resolución para la Cuaresma sería: calmarse, relajarse. Ama a su prójimo y sea bondadoso. Santa Madre Teresa de Calcuta se le preguntó cómo podría mejorar una persona. Ella dijo: “Sea amable, sea amable, sea amable.”
Intenciones para la Misa Intenciones para la Misa , $10 cada Misa.
Sacramento de la Confesión Domingo 2:00 pm.
Un mensaje del Pastor P. Michael Fragoso
Intencíon Parroquial del mes Así como la Santísima Virgen presentó a nuestro
Señor en el templo, que también nos ofrezcamos en una consagración a Dios, a través de la penitencia y la
gracia del sacramento de la Reconciliación
Curiosidades católica
Esta semana celebramos la fiesta de la cátedra de San Pedro. ¿Que significa eso? Respuesta de la semana pasada: Suelen haber dos propósitos para las practicas litúrgicas, uno corporal y otro espiritual. El primero es sencillo, para evitar contaminantes externos como las moscas. El propósito espiritual es recordar la muerte sacrificial de Jesucristo y su entierro. Después de la deposición de la cruz Cristo fue ungido y cubierto con un paño para su cuerpo y otro separado para su cabeza. (Jn 20: 6-7). El sacramento del sacrificio de Cristo también está cubierto con el corporal por debajo y la palia arriba como Cristo fue cubierto con el sudario.
Platica de Anulaciones
Habrá una presentación sobre Anulaciones EN ESPAÑOL el domingo 26 de Febrero
seguida la misa de las 3 pm. ¡Quedan todos cordialmente invitados!
Horario de Misa del Miércoles de Ceniza
8:30 am 12:00 pm Misa Servicio de oración
4:00 pm 7:30 pm Servicio de oración Masa bilingüe
PALABRA DE VIDA
“Estamos llamados a vivir de misericordia, porque a nosotros en primer lugar se nos ha aplicado misericordia”. - Papa Francisco
Page 5
Catholic Trivia
This week we celebrate the feast of the Chair of Peter. What does that mean?
Last week’s answer: There tend to be two purposes to liturgical things, one corporal and one spiritual. The former is simple, to keep out external contaminants such as flies. The spiritual purpose is to recall Christ’s sacrificial death and burial. After the deposition from the cross Christ was anointed and covered with a cloth for his body and a separate one for his head. (Jn 20:6-7). The sacrament of Christ’s sacrifice is likewise covered with the corporal underneath and the pall above as Christ was covered with the shroud.
Come join us for
MARDI GRAS !
Saturday, February 25th 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. James Parish Hall $20 adults/$10 child (7-12 yrs)
$5 child (6 & younger)
Food, Music, Fellowship & Fun!
Tickets will be sold after Mass on February 12th & 19th or you may purchase tickets at the rectory during office hours.
Volunteers are needed for set up, clean up, food service, etc. If you are interested in helping please call Sandy at 732-521-3012 or email her at: [email protected]
ICS Open House
Due to the recent snow storm the daytime ICS Open House has been rescheduled to Thursday, February
23rd at 9:00-11:00am. Or, please schedule your own personal visit to ICS by calling:
K-8: (732) 251-3090 or Pre K: (732) 251-7430. www.icsspotswood.org. Tuition assistance is
available for qualified families. Busing is available for St. James families.
HAVE YOU LOST A LOVED ONE? When a loved one dies, our world is forever changed. For the heart-broken, daily life is overwhelmed with sadness. The simplest of tasks becomes a monumental challenge as our minds and hearts are clouded with sadness, loneliness, fear and possibly anger. If you are suffering over the death of a loved one, The Immaculate Conception Bereavement Support Group may help you during this painful time. Our trained and caring facilitators will guide you on your journey through grief beginning on Monday, February 27 at 7:30 PM in the Rectory basement conference room and will continue for the next seven Mondays. The rectory is located at 18 South Street, Spotswood. Each session focuses on a stage of grief and offers a safe haven during a difficult time. For information or to register, please call the parish office at 732-251-3110 during office hours or email [email protected].
Please watch your mailbox for a letter from Bishop Checchio coming to you this week announcing the 2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. You will be interested to know that Bishop Checchio, after a number of meetings and in consultation with many of the pastors and staff, has made some changes to the Appeal. The first, as you probably already noticed, the Appeal has been moved from the fall to a Lenten campaign. The active phase has been condensed and the number of solicitation mailings has been reduced. Another significant change is the reintroduction of Parish Rebates. To allow parishes to share in the success of the Appeal, Bishop Checchio is offering parishes a rebate of 50% of the amount collected over goal. Through your support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal you help those in our diocese whose needs are the greatest—the poor, the homeless, and those struggling with illness or grief. Among other needed pastoral ministries, your gift also supports our priority ministries of evangelization, promotion and support of religious vocations and enhances the work of forming our youth. The many pastoral, educational and charitable ministries of the Diocese of Metuchen would not be possible without a generous contribution from every household. Please be as generous as your means allow.
