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PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday ~ 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
(Closed for lunch 12 Noon to 1:15 PM)
December 29, 2019
Feast of the Holy Family
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28th
8:00 AM William Kelty & Vincent Vetter – Theresa & Family
4:00 PM Donohue & Schenck Families – Kathleen Hager
5:30 PM Rusty & Rosario Catania – Family
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29th
7:30 AM Virginia Sousa – Cocuzza Family
9:00 AM Charlie Doherty – Joe & Mary Doherty
10:30 AM Living & Deceased Members of the Parish
12 Noon Mario Furrele – Sisters-in-law
5:00 PM John Doherty – Nancy & Ralph Doran
MONDAY, DECEMBER 30th
8:00 AM Philip Gallo – Carol & Bob Bathmann
11:00 AM George Butchko – Loving Wife
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31st
8:00 AM John & Josephine McHenry – Kathy & Bill Keleher
11:00 AM Frank Brady – Barbara McCabe & Family
5:00 PM Hank Hemlock – Lee Lemire Hemlock
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020
9:00 AM Evelyn Trudo - Faye
10:30 AM John Manganiello – Maryann & Danny Coyle
12 Noon Helen Kiley – Family
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2nd
8:00 AM Living & Deceased Members of the Parish
11:00 AM Oppici & Duff Families – Mr. & Mrs. Oppici
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3rd
8:00 AM Ann Picariello - Gloria
11:00 AM Anthony Catania – Maryann & Danny Coyle
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4th
8:00 AM Josephine Gallo – Bathmann Family
4:00 PM Frank & Mary LaMura - Sons
5:30 PM Rose Ritota - Family
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5th
7:30 AM Linda Hazard – Holly & Raymond Pietrucha
9:00 AM Living & Deceased Members of the Rosary Altar Society
10:30 AM Shirley Anzevino – Husband, Peter
12 Noon Anthony & Mary McHale – Shawn & Laurie McHale
5:00 PM Parish Memorial Society Intentions
SSeeccoonndd CCoolllleeccttiioonnss January 5 Diocesan Assessment January 12 The Monitor
January 19 Diocesan Assessment January 26 Church in Latin America
TThhiiss WWeeeekk IInn OOuurr PPaarriisshh Sunday December 29th
Monday December 30th
Tuesday December 31st
5:00 PM Vigil Mass
Wednesday January 1, 2020
Masses
9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon
Thursday January 2
Friday January 3
S a tu rd a y January 4
After Masses Youth Group Pasta Dinner Tix Sales
SSaannccttuuaarryy LLaammppss Church – In Memory of Leo & Mary Hemlak
requested by Sandra
Chapel – In Memory of Rocalia Giannola requested by sister
PPLLEEAASSEE PPRRAAYY FFOORR TTHHEE SSIICCKK OOFF OOUURR PPAARRIISSHH
Peter Aiello, Michael Avillo, Maryann Barnett, Teresa Bohan, Salvatore Bovona, Madeline Calo, Ann Marie Cruz,
Donald Deacon, John Ennes, Joseph Fierro, Marie Filipkowski, Kathy Foley, Nicole Giambrone,
Donna Knight, Robert Lafferty, Ann LeRose, Dorothy Lynch, Wayne Madsen, Brian Mahoney, Grace Mangan,
Barbara Lynne Martini, Ron Masterson, Christine McClean,
Frank McGeehan, Dolores McLaughlin, Lucille Morgan, John Piana,
George Porrata, Edith Reckholder, Janina Rys, Natalie Santibanez, Evan Schaffer, Sara Scheller, Juliana Schinn,
Mary Kaye Steinert, Charles Stivali, Zack Wade, Ruth Wilson, Sandy Welch, Robert Zolkiewicz, Sr.
FFOORR TTHHEE MMIILLIITTAARRYY OOFF OOUURR PPAARRIISSHH Scott Balog, Corporal Jordan Basile USMC, Nick Bovona,
Thomas J. Butchko, Jason Carchio, Jeffrey Ciaston, Peter Ferro, Alexis Ferro Goble, Joseph Goble, Anthony Mitchell, Jose Luis Petrovich, Matthew Platz, Douglas Scelfo,
Deven Scelfo, Shawn Platz, Steven Schocket, Stephen Vajda, Sean Wright
PPLLEEAASSEE PPRRAAYY FFOORR TTHHEE DDEECCEEAASSEEDD OOFF OOUURR PPAARRIISSHH
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Rectory Holiday Schedule
The Rectory Office will be closed Tuesday, December 31st, and Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 We will reopen on January 2nd,
Wishing you Blessed & Happy New Year!
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Prepare to Hear God’s Word
Scripture Readings for Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Mary, Holy Mother of God First Reading: Numbers 6:22-27 Second Reading: Galatians 4:4-7 Gospel: Luke 2:16-21
Sunday, January 5, 2020 Feast of the Holy Family
First Reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21 Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
Due to the early holiday transmission of the
bulletins, collections will be posted in
upcoming issue when they become available.
BINGO will not be held on JANUARY 3RD.
Our next BINGO will be Friday, JANUARY 10th, 2020 and every Friday in the
Parish Center. Doors open at 10:30 AM. Bingo starts at 12 Noon, ending at
approximately 2:30 PM. Tuesday, December 31st Vigil Mass ~ 5:00 PM$2.00
entrance fee. Snacks & lunch are available forpurchase. Come, bring a friend, and enjoy a great
afternoon. Good luck!!!!
DECEMBER 29T H, 2019 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY CHRIST GREW TO MATURITY WITHIN HIS FAMILY;
WHERE LOVE IS LIVING , THE FAMILY WILL SURVIVE. CHRIST OUR BROTHER MAKES US ONE.
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Saint Dominic Religious Gifts
“Faith on Wheels” The Gift Store is open the 3rd SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH (January 19th) from 9:00 AM Mass through the 12 Noon Mass
Religious articles, Statues, Rosaries, Cards, Books, Jewelry
You may also purchase at other times by calling 732-920-5352. Thank you for supporting this wonderful work of evangilization!
My Dear Parish Family,
Only one word can sum up
the events of this past week and
that is “Joy”! Our beautiful
Church was packed and filled to
the brim with joyful souls
giving thanks to Almighty God
on the birthday of His Son, our
Lord Jesus Christ! I hope and pray that the joy of
Christmas finds you well and continues to stay with
you throughout this season and this blessed New
Year ahead.
The promise of Christmas is one of great
expectation. We know that this world is far from
perfect and that hardships not only fall to the world,
and to our country, but often in our own homes as
well. We are called to invite Christ into the cold and
the dark, just as He was born into that very same
scenario in Bethlehem. Remember how far from
perfect was the situation allotted to Him on that first
Christmas morning.
Joseph and Mary had no idea what was in store for
them. They had no guarantees whatsoever as to what
was before them. They completely surrendered
themselves to God and trusted in Him without any
hesitation. They had the promise of an angel and
bravely accepted the will of God. This is what we
must do now in this year ahead. Let us trust
completely in our Lord’s protection and guidance in
this New Year. Whether life seems to be smiling on
you or whether the times have become uncertain and
challenging, follow the example of the Holy Family
and boldly press on into the days ahead, knowing
that the joy of Almighty God will always be with
you. God our Father will never abandon us, and His
Son promised us that He will never leave us orphans!
Merry Christmas and a very
Blessed Happy New Year!
Rev. Brian Patrick Woodrow
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St. Dominic Church, B rick, N J
Please Visit Our Website www.stdominicsparish.com In addition to parish & school information, this site will provide our homebound community to
join us at the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass. Each week, the Mass will be
LIVE STREAMED VIA THE WEBSITE.
Just click on the link “Watch The Holy Sunday Mass 10:30 AM”
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CENTER The Center will be closed December 31st&
January 1st, 2020
Food Pantry… is open every
Monday, Wednesday & Friday & the third Saturday (JANUARY 18TH )
of each month from 9:00 AM – 12 Noon. The next monthly Food Gathering will be held the
weekend of January 4th & 5th
Thrift Shop Regular Thrift Shop hours are Monday through
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM Donations accepted 9:00-11:00 AM
A Reminder from the Office of Religious Education Classes will not be held the week of
December 30th Classes resume as follows: 2nd & 4th Grade January 7th
5th, 6th, 7th Grade January 8th
1st & 3rd Grade January 9th
held during the Sunday 10:30 AM mass will not be held on December 29th. Class will resume on Sunday, January 5th, 2020.
...to those who participated in
decorating the church and
chapel ... we appreciate your gift of precious time &
exceptional talent.
...to all Eucharistic Ministers
who were so generous in
bringing the plants to the homebound & the students of St. Dominic School who made the
beautiful cards. Have a very Merry Christmas & a
Happy & Blessed New Year!
…to all who contributed to the Youth Group
Giving Tree and the St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Food Gathering …your spirit of giving brought the
spiritual light and love of Christmas to those less
fortunate. Thanks, again, for your generous
donations.
… to our Sacred Music Ministry …you play a vital role in worshipping our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ. Thank you for the gift of music.
…to all parishioners for your generosity at
Christmas andall your efforts during the past year
…may Christmas & the New Year bestow Our
Lord’s blessings of peace, love and hope.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Join Father Sheldon on a 10-day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land (November 9 – 18, 2020) visiting Haifa, Tiberias, Cana, Nazareth, Bethelehem & Jerusalem. Tour highlights include round trip airfare from Newark, government & airline surcharges, accomodations at first class/select hotels with private bath, breakfast & dinner daily, sightseeing, all admission fees, porterage, hotel taxes and service charges, transfers to/from airports, automatic flight insurance. The cost is $3599 per person (double occupancy). If interested, stop by the Rectory Office for a brochure.
Bible Study ... with Father Joe will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Parish Meeting Room
Holy Day of Obligation
Tuesday, December 31st Vigil Mass ~ 5:00 PM
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon
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Rosary Altar Society The members of St. Dominic’s Rosary Altar Society
would like to wish our Parish Community a Happy and Healthy New Year. We thank you for praying with us, on the first Sunday of the month and for all your support of the St. Dominic’s Religious Gifts, “Faith on Wheels.”
Next Rosary Mass and Meeting is Sunday, January 5th, in the Parish Center, following the 9:00am Mass and praying Our Blessed Mother’s Most Holy Rosary in the chapel. All are welcome to us. “God made us for joy. God is joy and the joy of living reflects the original joy that God felt in creating us.”….St. John Paul II Calling All Men…Have you ever wanted to strengthen your
prayer life? The Rosary offers the foundation of faith, peace and strength. St. Dominic’s Rosary Altar Society invites you to join us
If you have any questions or need additional information about becoming a member of the Rosary, please contact: Linda Verheyen, President at 732-920-5352.
Adult Social ClubMerry Christmas to all, and goodbye to 2019! Our next gathering will be a “New Year’s Luncheon” at the China King Buffet, located in the Rivera Plaza, behind Boston Market, at 580 Brick Blvd, between Cedar Bridge Ave. and Duquesne Blvd., Brick, on January 6, 2020 at 12 Noon. If you have a question, or suggestion, please call me, Steve Schaab 1-973-809-6691. New members are always welcome.
EEE uuu ccc hhh aaa rrr iii sss ttt iii ccc AAA ddd ooo rrr aaa ttt iii ooo nnn ADORATION SCHEDULE: ADORATION WILL CLOSE FOR
THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 30TH. WE WILL REOPEN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2020. HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS
AND A HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!!
Hope and Healing Ministry ... meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM. No meeting Wednesday, January 1st. Our next meeting is January 8th, 2020 in the Community Room. We offer support to individuals and families
struggling with the disease of addiction in a spiritual, open-minded, faith-centered community . Sponsored by the Parish Nurse/Health & Wellness Ministry and volunteer members with knowledge and experience in the field. If you would like more
information call 732-840-1410, ext 236.
ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENTS DECEMBER 30, 31/JANUARY 2, 3
8:00 AM Emma Ward
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31st
5:00 PM Gabriella Gomez, Caitlin Sica, Chris Zahlmann
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1st, 2020 9:00 AM Colin Hall, Sara Hoster, Eamon Tuttle 10:30 AM Isabella & Ava Grace Chiaravallo, Sabina Talamayan 12 Noon Thomas & Peter Marchi-Fortin, Isabella Caputo
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4th
8:00 AM Sean Minarick, Bridget & Caroline Felser 4:00 PM Kurt Krauszer, Joseph Miller, Maggie Turnbach,
Campbell Miller 5:30 PM Cathryn Gabriel, Emma Ward, Megan Ebinger,
Colton Rahn
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5th 7:30 AM Isabella Caputo, Drew Wrightington, Matthew Jinks 9:00 AM Ben Wojciak, Gabriella Gomez, Jessica Corsentino,
Jacob Barasky 10:30 AM Thomas & Peter Marchi-Fortin, Eamon Tuttle 12 Noon Tristan & Julian McFarlane, Madelyn Barrera 5:00 PM Nicolas Camacho, Gabrielle Thomas, Sara Hoster
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER ASSIGNMENTSTUESDAY, DECEMBER 31st
5:00 PM Alice Ferrier, Diane Balog, Manny Ferreira, Lessa
Gomez, Raul Gomez, Celia Rafferty, Robert Moffa, Bernadette Rainey
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1st, 2020 9:00 AM Jody Gerlock, Michelle Barthelemy, Anne Davenport,
Rosemarie Franzese, Jean Larson, Constance McCann, Ralph Coccia, Ann Anderson
10:30 AM Anne Ferrie, Jean Larson, George Oehme, Mary Eib,
Kathleen Adamchak, Robyn Aiello, Larry Phillips, Kathy Pangaro
12 Noon Glenn Sculthorpe, Joe Schuchard, Judy Schuchard,
Pat Lewis, Cecilia Marchi-Fortin, Theresa Drapczuk, Adam Drapczuk, Helen Sharkey
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4th 4:00 PM Theresa Nagy, John Nagy, Beverly Cramer, Cathy
Natale, Jackie Miller, Marlene Weiner, Mike Comune, Colleen Flanagan
5:30 PM Eleanor Davis, Ronnie Braatz, Mara Brater, Anne Davis,
Lorraine Rykola, Deborah McGeehan, George Wolf
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5th 7:30 AM Glenn Speidel, Louise Speidel, Stephen Pat
Dempsey, Patricia Bernotas, Ralph Doran, Michele Kremer, Sally Murtagh
9:00 AM Patty Luongo, Diane Balog, Bernadette Rainey,
Marie Karpeles, Glenn Sculthorpe, Jody Gerlock Manny Ferreira, Laura Gribble
10:30 AM Cecilia Marchi-Fortin, Anne Davenport, Mary Eib,
Nina Thompson, Kathy Pangaro, Regina Kiesche, Joan Noonan, Marybeth Fondonella
12 Noon Constance McCann, Kevin McCoy, Rosemarie
Franzese, Sister Liz Engel, Jean Larson, Larry Phillips, Don Carnevale, Phyllis Glab
5:00 PM Toni Briffa, Rose Selinski, Terry Carolan, Ralph
Coccia, Richard Concepcion, Dominick Wronko, Jack Ruppenthal, Debra Dobin
LECTOR ASSIGNMENTS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31st
5:00 PM Jack Pangaro
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020 9:00 AM Pat Dempsey 10:30 AM William Ferrie 12 Noon Martha Kalakutok
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4th
4:00 PM Karen Deacon 5:30 PM Bobbie McCaig
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5th 7:30 AM Chuck D’Angelo 9:00 AM Kathleen Cantoli 10:30 AM Jack Pangaro 12 Noon Celia Rafferty 5:00 PM Martha Kalakutok
THE LORD’S LINEN SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER CHURCH
Week of December 30th Pat Dempsey
Saint Dominic School
Open House
You’re Invitedto Come Visit a
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Blue Ribbon Schoolof Excellence
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250 Old Squan Road, Brick, NJ 08724Tel: 732.840.1412 = www.stdomschool.org
Saint Dominic School, a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, will host three open
house events during the last week of January. Saint Dominic School's open house events are great
opportunities to visit the school for parents looking for a faith-filled, academically excellent
education for their children. Tours will be provided by Saint Dominic's student and parent
ambassadors, and registration packets will be accepted for PreK (3 & 4 year olds) through Grade
8 for the 2020-2021 school year.
Open House & Registration Dates and Times:
January 26, 2020 - 10:30 a.m. - Noon
January 28, 2020 - 9-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.
January 29, 2020 - 9-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.
For more information, contact us at:
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THE TORCH – SAINT DOMINIC YOUTH GROUP WILL BE HOSTING THEIR
ANNUAL PASTA DINNER (All you can EAT!!!)
Come and join us for a delicious meal & friendly atmosphere
SATURDAY,JANUARY 18, 2020 PARISH CENTER
1st Dinner Seating at 5:00 PM 2nd Dinner Seating at 6:30 PM
Tickets will be sold after all Masses the weekends of
January 4th/5th January 11th/12th
Adults $10.00 Children $ 5.00
Children under 5 – Free
Enjoy a FULL meal – all you can eat! Soup, Salad, Entrée, Dessert, Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks & Entertainment are included!
Come out and support St. Dominic’s Youth Group! For more information, email
[email protected] Page 8
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Monthly Food Gathering
January 4 & 5before masses to benefit our Food Pantry. There will be a
white van outside the church to collect donations. If you are unable to bring your donations to the
Food Gathering, they may be brought to the Food Pantry Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9:00 AM to Noon.
We are extremely grateful for all donations. Please check the expiration dates of your donations.
Thank you!
The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry is in need of volunteers to help with the Food Drive each
month at the weekend Masses. We need people to transport the food to the pantry that is located
next to the Rectory. This is the perfect opportunity to volunteer or accumulate
community service hours. If you can help, please call Marilyn Gallo at 732-892-8764
OUR NEXT MONTHLY FOOD GATHERING
WILL BE HELD THE WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 1ST & 2ND
Remember your neighbors who are less fortunate.
The St. Vincent de Paul thanks you for your generosity. “For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat.”
Matthew 25:35
Pancake Syrup
Jelly
Coffee
Juice
Snacks
Condiments
Jell-O
Pudding
Sugar
Flour
Canned Fruit
Body Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Laundry Detergent
Dish Detergent
Paper Towels
Toilet Tissue
Napkins