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The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Vincent de Paul 250 Bebout Avenue
Stirling, New Jersey 07980 Phone: (908) 647-0118 Fax: (908) 647-5992
Parish Office—908-647-0118 In an emergency call
973-222-0720 Parish website:
stvincentschurch.org Parish email:
PASTORAL STAFF Fr. A. Richard Carton, Pastor [email protected]
Fr. William (Bill) Mooney Weekend Assistant
Elena Bird Zolnick Director of Sacred Music [email protected]
Vincent G. Clarke, Organist
Sr. Krystyna Dziadkowiec Pastoral Associate and Sacristan [email protected]
Sr. Elsa Jeronimo, C.S.JB. Director of Social Outreach [email protected]
Deirdre Nemeth 908-647-0421 Director of Faith Formation [email protected]
Sr. Niky Burgos C.S.JB. Youth Minister [email protected]
Peter O’Neill, Deacon [email protected]
Parish Trustees Alan Tangreti and Timothy Wallisch
PARISH OFFICE STAFF
John Castagna Business and Facilities Manager [email protected]
Vera Castagna Parish Secretary [email protected]
Maria DeLuca Faith Formation Secretary [email protected]
Teri Kesselmeyer-Local Youth Protection/Safe Environment Coordinator Technology and Communications [email protected]
We are a Catholic community rooted in the Eucharist
and committed to the poor.
Sunday Mass Schedule
(Vigil Mass) Saturday —5:00PM
Sunday 8:30AM, 10:30AM
and 6:00PM Confession: Saturday at 4PM or other days by appointment.
Weekday Mass Schedule
8:30AM Monday—Saturday
“It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than to do so without the Holy Mass.” St. Padre Pio
Truly, he will come out running to meet you, his arms will be all embracing; for the Lord lifts those who are bowed down (Ps 147:6) and he will give you a kiss, a sign of affection and of love...he returns to you the dignity which you had lost. Saint Ambrose
September 15, 2019 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Two
MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY September 16th
Saint Cornelius, Pope and Martyr Saint Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr
8:30AM Maria Woltornist (Living) Martha Armenti Debra Tremarco TUESDAY September 17th Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop and
Doctor of the Church 8:30AM Father John Calabro (Living) Nicholas Houghton
Richard Dixon
WEDNESDAY September 18th 8:30AM Bonnie Mahala (Living)
Louis Aroneo Joseph E. Hanselmann
THURSDAY September 19th Saint Januarius, Bishop and Martyr
8:30AM Christina Wan (Living) Robert Glenn Holy Souls in Purgatory FRIDAY September 20th
Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest Saint Paul Chong Ha-sang and Companions, Martyrs
8:30AM Lila Hatab Ginger Sweetman Corsino and Anita Mendez SATURDAY September 21st Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist 8:30AM Jack Costanzo
Kieran O’Doherty Deceased members of the Turner Family
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00PM (Vigil) Beverly Guldner
James Hurley, Sr. Florence Krystofiak
8:30AM Walter MacDuff
Willard Dolman John McMonagle
10:30AM Gloria Shope
Jack Costanzo Deceased members of the Meade Family
6:00PM Paula Matchen Deceased members of the parish
Daily Mass Readings Monday 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 7:1-10
Tuesday 1 Tm 3:1-13; Lk 7:11-17
Wednesday 1 Tm 3:14-16; Lk 7:31-35
Thursday 1 Tm 4:12-16; Lk 7:36-50
Friday 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Lk 8:1-3
Saturday Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13
Parish Expense Budget 2019-2020 — $1,275,000 includes Diocesan Assessment of $105,000
Less other projected income — ($340,000)
Annual amount needed from collections $935,000
Amount needed from the weekly collections $17,980
Collection for the weekend of Sept. 7th and 8th
Total collected at Masses $8,516
Online WeShare Amount $2,614_ Total $11,130
Deficit for this week $6,850
Deficit to Date $64,181
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal “For I Was Hungry…”
The 2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal is officially kicking off this weekend. The theme of this year’s Appeal is “For I Was Hungry…” It is a reminder that what we do for our neighbors in need, we do for Christ Himself. Please support this important annual cause that helps so many of our brothers and sisters in our Diocese. The Bishop’s Annual Appeal supports the work of our Catholic Charities, priests’ extraordinary healthcare needs as well as Nazareth Village, our diocesan priests’ retirement residence, urban elementary schools and seminarian education. These are all critically important ministries that touch many lives and so please make a pledge today. Please know that funds from the Appeal are used only for the causes described in the campaign materials. They are used for no other purpose. Thank you in advance for your generous support!
It has been a little over two years since we twinned with the parish of St. Paul in the village of Nanpol, Haiti. To date it has been a mission which has brought wonderful results and benefits to the members of the parish there. You may remember the completion of the house for Fr. Theo to live in as one of the first projects that the parishioners there asked for assistance with. That project was completed. The year before last, during Lent, we gathered donations to put a water filtration system in place so that water, fit for human consumption, could be provided. When I say fit for human consumption it is important to note that the water would not pass the expectations we have for our drinking water. Nonetheless this was a tremendous gift to the people of Nanpol and a historic moment as water was provided for them to use to drink and cook with for the first time ever. If you visit our parish website you will note that we are consistently adding pictures about the life of our sisters and brothers in Nanpol as a way of documenting and giving insight to you about the ways in which the support of our parishioners continue to assist the mission there. For example, there are a number of parishioners who make a monthly contribution through our website or through the WeShare giving program. This allows Fr. Theo to provide rice and chicken meals one Sunday a month after Mass. Pictures of this may be seen on our website. It is beautiful to see that after celebrating Mass and receiving that nourishment which is essential for the soul the parishioners are fed with what, for most of them, will be the only full and nutritious meal of that week. As our children have returned to school for a new academic year, so too have the children in Nanpol. The government there provides education but there is a fee for the children to attend school. This is how the meager salary of the teachers there are provided for. Again, the donations of our parishioners have allowed for children of the parish there to attend school. Supplies, limited as they are, were also given to the children. These supplies are basic at best—a backpack, some pencils, a ruler, notebook and such, nothing sophisticated or fancy. Again, pictures of this may be seen on our website. Perhaps you were unaware that it is possible to give a gift from time to time to assist in these ongoing projects. Once a year a second collection is designated for our sister parish. This collection, taken this weekend, allows for these ongoing projects to continue. Every gift given is well used and greatly appreciated by the men, women and children of the parish of St. Paul. Additionally, inhabitants of the village who are not parishioners are assisted when possible, especially the children. There are other projects that would be beneficial at a later time. For now it is the smaller ones that provide an immediate difference. If you would like to donate online simply go to our website. If you would like to make a donation to the second collection know that it will be put to great use and that you will be part of the difference that we are making in the lives of those whose only means of repaying you is the gift of their prayer. If you were not prepared to give this weekend you may of course drop an envelope marked for our sister parish in next weekend’s collection or send it to the parish office. Next month Fr. Theo will be here to visit us and I am sure that he will speak more about the gratitude of his parishioners for the difference you are making in their lives. Thank you. Peace, Fr. Richard
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SUPPORTING OUR SISTER PARISH IN HAITI
September 14th and 15th Page FourPLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Those who serve in the military: Hayden Schultz, Michael Conant, Tyler Nelson, Damian McCoy, Calla Ann Armenti, Dylan T. Jones, James Minogue, Stephen J. Campbell, Sean Milde, Frank Fasano, Richard Lister, Eric Leverone, Jay Donato, Frank Messina, Eileen Murphy, Peter Giovanni
Those who are ill: Mary Bigelis, Deacon Peter O’Neill, Andrew Balk, John Wharton, Kevin Shea, Pat Bergin, James Castagna, Sharon Baker, Jennifer Pellecchia, Rhoda & Ike Blake, Denise Garcia, Rick and Susan Olkusz, Cecile Fountain Jardim, Rita D’Angelo, Jim Fittin, Sandra Fittin, Jane Moran, John Daglian, Parker Watson, Annette McGrory, Lucy Bustillos, Bill Wallisch, Larry Oster, Nanci Gamba, and Elizabeth Early
Those who have died to this world
Requiescat in Pace
May all the faithful who have departed this world rest in your eternal peace. Amen
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY First Reading: Amos 8:4-7 The prophet Amos expressed disgust over people who take advantage of the poor. He describes businessmen scheming to cheat the poor, then declares that God will "never forget the things they have done."
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Paul urges the Christians to pray for all people, especially those in authority. Paul even asked them to pray for the kings who denounced Christ's teachings, because God wants all people to be saved through Jesus. Gospel: Luke 16:1-13 Jesus tells a story about a servant who tries to cheat his employer. The owner is impressed because he would do the same thing himself. Jesus then describes the importance of being trustworthy in small matters, as well as in greater ones. He then states that no one can serve two masters faithfully, so people cannot give themselves completely to both God and money.
Reborn through the waters of Baptism and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, we embrace:
Roman Thomas Ercolano son of Thomas and Melissa
Lilian Faith Alaan daughter of Harold and Jessica
Nolan James Meininger son of Michael and Jaclyn
claimed now for the fullness of eternal life.
O u r L i f e M i n i s t r i e s Committee will hold their first meeting on Monday, September 16th at 7:30pm in the Church Meeting Room. Parishioners invited to come and take part in the discussion and planning of a new season for LIFE at St. Vincent’s. For questions contact Helen O’Mullan.
Getting Ready For Sunday Fr. Richard will be resuming weekly Bible Study on Thursday, September 26th. If you are in search of a deeper insight into the Scripture Readings for Sunday Mass prayerfully consider joining Fr.
Richard on Thursdays 1:00pm to 2:00pm in the church meeting room and repeated in the evening from 7:30pm to 9:00pm in the Library. By gaining an understanding of the context and culture within which they were written, the upcoming Sunday Readings will surely take on a more profound and richer meaning for you. Previous attendance and registration is not required.
Technology class will resume on Tuesday, October 1st and will meet every Tuesday from 9:30am to 10:30am in the church meeting room. Bring your laptop, phone and/or tablet in order to
learn about texting, emailing, pictures and more. For questions contact Teri at the parish office or at [email protected]
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Hudson Way Immersion School, which leases the school building on our property, is a preschool and elementary school. They are looking to fill the position for an After Care Teacher who would be responsible, flexible and able to supervise and care for students after regular school hours on Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:30pm for the 2019-2020 school year. A complete job description is available at the parish office. Please call John Castagna 908-647-0118 for more information.
POSITION AVAILABLE FOR AFTER CARE TEACHER
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Union Catholic High School, Scotch Plains is hosting an Open House on
Wednesday, October 9th. “Early Bird Tours” will begin at 6:15pm.
For more information contact Betsy Thornton at 908-889-1600 ext. 302 or email
[email protected] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Oratory Prep School, Summit is hosting an
Open House on Sunday, September 29th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and on Thursday,
October 24th from 6:45pm to 8:15pm. Oratory is located at 425 Morris Avenue, Summit. No rsvp is necessary. For further information call 908-273-1084 ext. 1 or visit www.oratoryprep.org.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES
The Knights of Columbus St. Damien Council 6575 will hold a Recruitment Drive after all Masses the weekend of September 21st and 22nd. Catholic men 18 years of age or older are invited to consider joining this brotherhood which encourages Christian values through leadership, fraternity, unity and charity. New electronic membership cards will be available and can be used to sign up with the Council. A representative from the Knights will be available to answer your questions as well as offer information about the good works the Knights of Columbus do in our Parish and the community.
The Respect Life Committee is hosting a program entitled “An Honest Discussion of End of Life” on Saturday, October 26th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The program will address some of the complicated end of life issues
and decisions which often must be made on an emergent basis, unprepared and under great stress as the end of life approaches. Human life is sacred and inviolable at every stage and in every situation; it is an indivisible good.” Evangelium Vitae, Pope John Paul II
SAVE THE DATE
On Sunday, September 8th at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson our parishioner, Bob Young, was presented with the Vivere Christus Award from Bishop Serratelli. This award acknowledges the value and importance of the laity and expresses gratitude and appreciation to those who unselfishly give of themselves to advance the mission of their parish community. Bob has been and continues to be faithful to the life and ministries of this parish.
Congratulations to Bob on receiving this award.
That Man is You! is designed as a 26-week interactive multimedia men’s program capable of appealing to men in a media-dominated culture. It meets for 13 weeks in the Fall and 13 weeks in the Spring. Each session has three essential elements: social gathering over a meal, DVD presentation and small group discussion. Organized around a central theme for each program year and presented through the lens of 7 Steps that make it simple for men to follow, this engaging content is delivered in 26 sessions, divided between Fall and Spring semesters. The sessions will take place on Saturday mornings, beginning on September 21st from 7:00AM-8:20AM in the JPII Room. To register online visit our website or go to Paradisusdei.org, scroll to the bottom and click on “Find A Group Near You.” For more information, contact us at 908-647-0118.
THAT MAN IS YOU!
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The Diocese of Paterson invites couples who were married in 1969 or 1994 to celebrate their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary during a special Mass offered by Bishop Serratelli at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
in Paterson. on Sunday, November 3rd at 3:30pm. If interested contact our parish office. The deadline to register is Friday, October 11th. Once your registration is submitted and processed you will receive additional information from the Office of Family Life.
SAINT PAUL INSIDE THE WALLS One Way
You are welcome to join this interactive, small group experience which aims to being each participant to a new understanding of Jesus and His Church. Join us for three sessions focused on discipleship as we learn from, follow and imitate Jesus. Sessions for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s are Sunday mornings from 9:00am to 10:30am and sessions for all adults 18 or older are on Wednesday evenings 7:30pm to 9:00pm. For in f orm at io n an d to r e g is te r v i s i t insidethewalls.org/oneway ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Catholicism From Scratch Join us for a course in Basic Catholicism for those who need a brush-up, those who missed it the first time around, or those who never heard it before. We will meet on Saturday, September 21st from 10:00am to noon. For information and to register visit insidethewalls.org/Catholicism-from-scratch. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Pathway through the Pentateuch Rediscover the five books of the Bible. Bishop Serratelli will lead a five part exploration of the Pentateuch. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays, October 8th, 15th, 22nd and November 5thand 12th from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. For information and to register please visit insidethewalls.org/ptp
40 Days For Life begins September 25th and ends on November 3rd. Prayer vigils will be held outside Planned Parenthood, 196 Speedwell Ave., Morristown 7am to 7pm 7 days a week. Your prayers,
sacrifices and witness matters in the fight for the defense of Life. Volunteers usually pray an hour (or more) a week. To sign up email 44l ifeus@gmail .com, v is it https://40 daysforlife.com or call 973-627-1654. Come pray with us for the Unborn Children who are being lost through abortion. We also peacefully pray for all those harmed by the loss of these precious gifts-our children.
FIRST THROUGH NINTH GRADE FAITH FORMATION
Registration for Faith Formation for grades 1 through 9 is available on the parish website. An email has been sent out to all Faith Formation families with a link to register. First Communion preparation is a two year process beginning in 1st grade. This year both 8th and 9th grade students will prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. If your child will be new to the program please contact Deirdre Nemeth at 908-647-0421 or [email protected] for information.
Our Food Pantry is currently very low and in serious need of the following items: tuna, pancake mix, syrup, Honey Nut Cheerios, canned salmon, coffee, pasta, chicken noodle soup, canned green beans, canned black beans, Mandarin oranges, peaches and tomato paste. Please no oversized or bulk items. Thank you in advance for your help!
SILVER AND GOLD ANNIVERSARY MASS
How Can We Help Straight and Narrow?
On August 24th Catholic Charities, Straight and Narrow experienced a devastating fire. Miraculously no one was hurt. Please support the recovery efforts in any way you can. Monetary donations can be made to the
Bishop’s Annual Appeal. 10% of all funds raised in the 2019 Appeal over and above the usual allocation to Catholic Charities will go toward the Straight and Narrow re-building effort.
The following new items can be dropped off at
the Father English Center, 435 Main St., Paterson Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm to benefit those at Straight and Narrow: men and women’s casual clothes, cosmetics, toiletries, undergarments, shoes, belts, women’s active wear, maternity clothes, baby items such as diapers, wipes and clothing, gift cards to department stores or supermarkets, ponchos/rain wear and umbrellas.
