SAINT JAMES THE LESS PARISH

March 11, 2018

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 at 1:00 pm. Sponsors and Godparents: If you are 18 years 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: Parishioners 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 inquiring 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: jamestheless1880@gmail.com

Reverend Michael Fragoso, Pastor Rev. Joseph Kabali, in Residence

Rev. Msgr. Ray Cole

Deacon Patrick Smith Deacon Tholitho

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

Adult Choir Wednesday: 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 HALL RENTAL AVAILABLE Call Matt Collura (732)691-5416

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

PLOTS AVAILABLE

Parish Office Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm M-Th

Website: stjamesthelesschurch.org

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Prayers for the Sick

Emily Amador, Marie Bailey, Shirley Baldwin, David & Catherine Bell, Phyllis Bruzzese, Elizabeth “Betty” Cafiero, Arlene Calabro, Agnes Cookson, Catherine Cryan, John Cryan, Carmela Dacunto, Matthew Dallas, Jonathan DiPierro, Julianna Dubinsky, Sue Facarile, John Fayard, Danny Figler, Jeanne Germann, Martha Gross, Toni Hart, Jake Hoenig, Nikolai Hopkins, Gene Horan, Eleanor James, Tom Keating, Rosemarie Kolessar, Veronica Kreutzer, Lucy Lavadera, Savira Londy-Eiben, Nikki Long, Arianna Louis, Rose Luberecki, Richard Mackie, Michael Marino, Mario Medina, Danielle Mennona, Baby Nicholas Merritt, Edward Migliore, Massimo Migliore, Lily Mizzi, Catherine Bagarello Mondros, Loretta Morabito, Michael Nichols, Josephine Pescatore, Linda Reynolds, Ron Ritter, Elijah Sabo, Peggy Schiller, Sr. Helen Sikorski; SGM, John Tancredi, Carmela Torres, Emma Voss, Grace Wetzel and Pat Zipf

HYMNS: Gathering: Praise to You, O Christ, Our Savior #591 Preparation: Save Your People #111 (pg. 227) Communion: We Are the Light of the World #597; Amazing Grace #433 Recessional: Let All Things Now Living #588

Collections

1st Collection $ 8,860.00 2nd Collection $ 1,568.00

The Sanctuary Candle that will be lit this week during our Eucharistic Celebration is in memory of Jean Campo. This is a gift from daughter Mary Jean.

1st Reconcilation practice

March 13th 6:30 pm students only 1st Reconcilation

March 19th at 7:00 pm

St Rita of Cascia wanted to dedicate her life to Christ but her parents insisted she marry. Out of obedience, at the age of twelve she married a man who was harsh and cruel but she responded with kindness and patience. She had two sons she loved very much. She later won her husband over and lived in happiness. There was constant strife between families at the time and her husband was murdered by an opposing family. Rita pleaded with her sons not to seek revenge. She prayed that they would not do so. Within a year they fell ill and died. But they died in a state of grace, without blood on their hands. She then tried to enter the Augustinian convent but some of the nuns belonged to the opposing family that killed her husband so to keep the peace she was denied. Disappointed, she prayed, and by her spirit of forgiveness and charity she was allowed to enter the convent. Rita was devoted to the crucified Christ and she prayed that she could share in the Lord’s sufferings. One day she received a visible wound on her forehead, as if a thorn from the crown Jesus wore struck her head. It was a sign of her closeness to Christ. He did not abandon her but gave her all she asked for and she persisted in her works of charity, forgiveness and devotion. St Rita is a powerful friend to those in need especially “impossible” situations in the family. Her response to abuse by kindness and forgiveness won over her husband and her prayer saved her sons from sin and certain violent death, instead they had a happy death. While this may seem little consolation, remember that in the 15th century medicine was limited to leeches, purgatives and emetics. Prayer: O Holy Patroness of those in need, St. Rita, whose pleadings before thy Divine Lord are almost irresistible, who for thy lavishness in granting favors hast been called the Advocate of the Hopeless and even of the Impossible; St. Rita, so humble, so pure, so mortified, so patient and of such compassionate love for thy Crucified Jesus that thou couldst obtain from Him whatsoever thou askest, on account of which all confidently have recourse to thee expecting, if not always relief, at least comfort; be propitious to our petition, showing thy power with God on behalf of thy suppliant; be lavish to us, as thou hast been in so many wonderful cases, for the greater glory of God, for the spreading of thine own devotion, and for the consolation of those who trust in thee. We promise, if our petition is granted, to glorify thee by making known thy favor, to bless and sing thy praises forever. Relying then upon thy merits and power before the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we pray thee grant that [here mention your petition]. Pray for us, O holy St. Rita, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

The Bread and Wine that are being offered at our Eucharistic Celebration this week are in loving memory of Barbara & Linda Narsavage. This is a gift from Tom Narsavage & family.

A Message from Pastor Fr. Michael Fragoso

Parish Intention of the month That we reflect this month on the passion of Jesus, recalling that without His cross, and ours as well, there can be no resurrection.

LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THE WEEK/ LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

March 12th: MONDAY/ LUNES 244: Is 65:17-21 Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b Jn 4:43-54

March 13th: TUESDAY/MARTES

245: Ez 47:1-9, 12 Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 Jn 5:1-16

March 14th: WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES 246: Is 49:8-15 Ps 145:8-9, 13c-14, 17-18 Jn 5:17-30

March 15th: THURSDAY/JUEVES 247: Ex 32:7-14 Ps 106:19-23 Jn 5:31-47

March 16th: FRIDAY/VIERNES

248: Wis 2:1a, 12-22 Ps 34:17-21, 23 Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30

March 17th: SATURDAY/SÁBADO 249: Jer 11:18-20 Ps 7:2-3, 9b-12 Jn 7:40-53

March 18th: SUNDAY/DOMINGO 35: Jer 31:31-34 Ps 51:3-4, 12-15 Heb 5:7-9

Jn 12:20-33

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, March 12th to Sunday, March 18th

Monday Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Florence Rossi r/b Juliet & Ron Foti Tuesday Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Joseph Picone r/b family Wednesday Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Tom Tolve r/b wife, Linda Thursday Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Catharine Schiller r/b C Valendo Friday Lenten Weekday 8:30 am John , Audrey & Wayne McCormack r/b family Saturday Vigil of Third Sunday of Lent 4:00 pm For the people of St James Sunday Fifth Sunday of Lent 8:00 am Andrew & Jessie Fletcher r/b Fletcher family 11:00 am Ed Damiani r/b his family 3:00 pm Norman Faalick r/b M/M Mutone 5:00 pm Thomas Walker r/b family

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Ministry Schedule

Weekend of March 17th/18th

Mass Lector Eucharistic

Minister Eucharistic

Minister Eucharistic

Minister Altar Server

Saturday 4:00pm

Ed Moke Ann Fletcher Dan Jolly Pat Moke Angela Oskierko Madeline Pablo

Marcus Pena

Sunday 8:00am

Amanda Skuraton Anne Mendoker Jessica Skuraton Francesca Bruno

11:00am Frank Puccio Barbara Cooper Adrienne Puccio Jackie Roca

Shawn Cooper Lily Horn

Mark Giordano Liam Iannacone

5:00pm Joann Malet Denise Halpin Daria Ludas Judith Chuisano Charlotte Taylor

Ashley & Veronique Waters

Chrism Mass Monday, March 26th

Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen 7:30 pm

Bishop James F Checchio will celebrate the Chrism Mass with the priests of the Diocese. At this Mass, the Bishop will bless the Holy Oils which each parish receives for the rites of anointing. Saint Ambrose [340-397] began this custom-which we now call the Chrism Mass-in his Cathedral in Milan. These Holy Oils, which are used to sanctify the Faithful, have been channels of holiness for centuries! The Oil of Catechumens is used to anoint infants and adults before their Baptism; the Oil of the Sick is used on the forehead and hands of the infirmed in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick; and Sacred Chrism is used to anoint the head of the newly baptized, the foreheads of confirmandi, the hands of a priest at his ordination, the head of a bishop at his ordination, and the altar and walls of new churches. At the Mass, all priests make a Renewal of Commitment to Priestly Service, recommitting themselves to their Bishop and to their ministry to God and His People; the Bishop and all Priests then ask the people for a pledge of their prayerful support. All are strongly encouraged to join in the ancient, grace-filled Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi.

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St Rita de Cascia deseaba dedicar su vida a Cristo, pero sus padres insistieron en que se casara. Por obediencia, a la edad de doce años se casó con un hombre duro y cruel, pero ella respondió con bondad y paciencia. Tuvo dos hijos quienes amaba mucho. Pudo ganar el respeto de su esposo y vivieron en felicidad. En ese tiempo había una constante lucha entre familias y su esposo fue asesinado por una familia enemiga. Rita suplicó a sus hijos que no buscaran venganza. Rezó para que no lo hicieran. En menos de un año se enfermaron y murieron. Pero murieron en estado de gracia, sin sangre en sus manos. Luego trató de ingresar al convento de las monjas agustinas, pero algunas de las monjas pertenecían a la familia enemiga que mató a su esposo, y para mantener la paz que se le negó. Decepcionada, oró, y por su espíritu de perdón y caridad se le permitió entrar al convento. Rita se dedicó a Cristo crucificado y oró para que ella pudiera compartir los sufrimientos del Señor. Un día recibió una herida visible en la frente, como si una espina de la corona que Jesús llevaba se le clavara en la frente. Era un signo de su cercanía a Cristo. Él no la abandonó, sino le dio todo lo que pidió y ella persistió en sus obras de caridad, perdón y devoción. St Rita es una amiga poderosa para los necesitados, especialmente en situaciones "imposibles" en la familia. Su respuesta al abuso por amabilidad y perdón conquistó a su esposo y su oración salvó a sus hijos del pecado y de cierta muerte violenta, en su lugar tuvieron una muerte feliz. Si bien esto puede parecer poco consuelo, recuerde que en el siglo XV la medicina se limitaba a sanguijuelas, purgantes y eméticos. Oración: ¡Oh, Santa Patrona de los necesitados, Santa Rita, cuyas súplicas ante tu Divino Señor son casi irresistibles, que por tu fastuosidad al otorgar favores has sido llamada la Abogada de los Desesperados e incluso de lo Imposible; Santa Rita, tan humilde, tan pura, tan mortificada, tan paciente y de tan compasivo amor por tu Jesús Crucificado que pudiste obtener de Él todo lo que pides, por lo cual todos confiadamente han recurrido a ti esperando, si no siempre alivio, al menos consuelo; sé propicia a nuestra petición, mostrando tu poder con Dios en nombre de tu suplicante; sé generosa con nosotros, como has sido en tantos casos maravillosos, para la mayor gloria de Dios, para la difusión de tu propia devoción y para el consuelo de aquellos que confían en ti. Prometemos, si se nos concede nuestra petición, glorificarte dando a conocer tu favor, bendecir y cantar tus alabanzas para siempre. Confiando en sus méritos y poder ante el Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, le pedimos que conceda que [aquí mencione su petición]. Reza por nosotros, oh Beata Santa Rita, para que seamos dignos de las promesas de Cristo.

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

Que reflejemos este mes la pasión de Jesús, recordando que sin su cruz, y la nuestra también, no puede haber resurrección.

Via Crucis

cada viernes 8:00 pm

El primer Domingo de cada mes se llevará a cabo el Santo Rosario a nuestra Madre Maria

a las 2:00 PM.

Se les recuerda que todos los Domingos a las 2:40 PM se lleva a cabo el Santo Rosario a la Divina Misericordia, si usted conoce o tiene un familiar con enfermedades críticas o con-dición agonizante. Únete a nosotros para que esta persona reciba la Gracia Misericordiosa de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo.

REFLEXIONES "Porque tanto amó Dios al mundo que le dio a su único Hijo ..." - JUAN 3:16 De todos los maravillosos regalos que Dios nos ha dado, el regalo de su propio Hijo es verdaderamente el más grande. ¿Cómo podemos agradecerle a Dios por un regalo como ese? Dios no nos pide que sacrifiquemos a nuestro precioso primogénito, pero sí nos pide que seamos agradecidos y generosos con los dones que Dios nos ha dado. Que los alimentemos y devolvamos con aumento.

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Knights of Columbus #6336

Annual Fish Fry

EVERY FRIDAY 5:00 - 8:00 pm

This week’s special is: Linguine w/white clam sauce

Take Out - 732-521-3366 Online ordering: www.stjameskofc6336.com

Now accepting all major credit cards!

Stations of the Cross

Every Friday 7:00 pm / 8:00 pm in Spanish

Meal with a Message

The Jamesburg Association of Churches will be hosting a Lenten Series at the Presbyterian Church every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding during Holy Week. A spaghetti dinner will be provided followed by a reading from the Gospel of Mark and a message from one of the Jamesburg area ministers including Fr. Michael & Deacon Patrick. For further details please call the Presbyterian Church at 732-521-1711.

Presbyterian Church 175 Gatzmer Ave

Jamesburg, NJ 08831

St. James the Less Holy Week Mass Schedule

Palm Sunday – March 25th Regular Sunday Mass Schedule Holy Thursday – March 29th 7:00 pm – Mass of the Lord’s supper followed by Adoration until 11:00 pm Good Friday – March 30th 3:00 pm – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 7:00 pm – Stations of the Cross (Spanish) Holy Saturday – March 31st 11:30 am - Blessing of the Easter baskets & food 7:45 pm – Blessing of the fire begins 8:00 pm – Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday – April 1st 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm (Spanish)

St. James Rosary Altar Society

The primary purpose of the Rosary Altar Society is “to praise and honor The Blessed Virgin Mary and to secure her patronage by the recitation of the Rosary for the mutual spiritual benefit of all the members throughout the world.” Membership obligations:

• Recite and meditate the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary once a week.

• The true form of the Rosary must be used.

• All members of the society are to be included in each member’s Rosary.

Participation of our meetings are optional. Meetings consist of the Rosary and Miraculous Medal Novena in Church followed by a brief meeting and light refreshments/socialization in the Parish Hall once a month. If you would like to become a member contact Antionette Intravartolo @ 609-655-9212

PILGRIMAGE TO BALTIMORE

Join us for a pilgrimage to Baltimore, MD. We will visit the Baltimore Basilica (the 1st Roman Catholic Church in the US), take a tour of St. Mary’s Seminary with our very own seminarian, Joseph Illes, and enjoy lunch while we are there. Finally, we will top off the day with a Mass at The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen with Fr Michael Fragoso as our celebrant. WHEN: April 16, 2018 TIME: Bus departs at 8:00 am sharp COST: $35 pp (includes lunch) To make a reservation, contact Angelo Deliso at 718-948-4205 or email him at: nysiad1@yahoo.com.

PALM CROSSES Palm Crosses are now available for purchase. The cross is 24” x 12” beautifully decorated with a bow and lilies. Order forms are located next to the bulletins. Crosses are $10.00 each. Orders are due no later than MARCH 11th. Advanced orders

only please. If paying by check, make payable to “St James Church”. You can drop payment with order form into the collection basket or bring to the rectory during office hours. Pick up dates are: MARCH 17th: 5:00 - 5:30 pm MARCH 18th: 9:00 - 11:00 am