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Baptisms are usually celebrated on the first and third Sunday of each month following the 11:00 AM Mass.

Baptismal classes are usually held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. Registered parishioners wishing to have their child baptized should call the Parish Office, and, at that time, basic information will be asked and the dates will be given for the Baptism class. First-time parents MUST attend this preparation class before the Baptism of the child. It is recommended that this class be taken after the birth of the child.

Godparents and Confirmation Sponsors must be at least 14 years of age, have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, must attend Mass regularly and, if married, their marriage must be recognized by the Catholic Church. These requirements are the universal law of the Church, and are not determined by the individual parish. If the person you choose as godparent or sponsor fulfills these requirements, they are asked to furnish a statement from their Parish that they are indeed eligible to be a sponsor. A father or mother may not act as sponsor for their own child.

All requests for Sponsor Eligibility Letters are to be made well in advance of the reception of the Sacrament and will be issued in Church after any weekend Mass by Monsignor Lawler, Fr. Jim Tucker, or one of our Deacons.

Every family moving into the parish should register by obtaining a census form from either the priest or deacon after any weekend Mass (in Church). Registration is required for all parish services and sponsor eligibility forms. Sunday worship on a regular basis is the sign of a practicing Catholic. Any young adult 21 years of age or older living at home should register in the parish separately.

Parish Office

Phone: (908) 454-0444 Fax: (908) 454-7745

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

E-mail: office@stmaryrc.org Website: www.stmaryrc.org

Religious Education Office Mrs. MaryBeth Luzzetti

(908) 454-5264 E-mail: alphareled@verizon.net

St. Mary Pastoral Council

E-mail: StMaryPastoralCouncilAlphaNJ@gmail.com

Mausoleum Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Daily

(except in inclement weather)

ST. MARY PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

(September through May, except as noted)

Adult Choir: Thursdays at 7:00 PM in Church. New Members welcome! Contact: Gene Giancamilli at 454-1616.

Adult Education: Select Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall. See the bulletin for meeting dates.

Adult Formation Group: Meets Tuesdays in the Parish Center. 9:30 - 11:00 AM. Contact: Grace Varga 908-777-3817

Altar Rosary Society: 4th Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM Mass. Meeting follows in Church Hall. Contact: Kathy Farina 908-475-5566.

Columbiettes: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meetings at St. Mary Church Hall and SPSJ - Mercy Hall. Contact: Beverly Redondo 732-239-1759 or Carol Kucheruck 908-454-6882.

Disabilities Ministry: Contact: Chris Sumner at 479-1055.

Footprints Ministry (Cancer Support): Assists parishioners and anyone else who has been diagnosed with cancer as well as caregivers who need support, guidance or information. Contact Sandy Moore at 908-454-7993

Holy Name Society: 2nd Sunday of each month at the 8 AM Mass. Meeting follows in Church Hall. Contact: Ryan Fucilli at 908-454-4233.

Knights of Columbus: Visit www.kofccouncil474.com or contact Al Redondo 732-239-1986 .

Knitting & Crocheting: For information call Anne Carey at 908-454-4045

Martha’s Table: Assists parishioners with dinners after surgery, accident, death, or when dealing with a long-term illness. Contact: Debbie Iorio at 908-479-1506 or Gia Van Haute at 908-835-1136.

Mary’s Helpers: A group of parishioners available to help families with refreshments after a Funeral Mass. Call the office at 454-0444 for more information.

Meals on Wheels: Contact: Lucy at 908-859-6829.

Saints Philip & James Catholic School: Serving Pre-K through 8th grade. For information, call 859-1244.

Sanctuary Guild: Rotating groups clean the Church on Thursdays following the 8:00 AM Mass (once a month). Contact the office at 454-0444 for information.

Social Concerns: Check the bulletin for meeting dates. Contact: Klara Tarsi at 484-373-4267.

Social Justice: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM in the Parish Center. Contact: Steven Fantina 908-283-1794

Youth Group: Grades 8 - 12. Contact: Nicole Chiulli 908-454-6251 or MaryBeth Luzzetti 908-454-5264

Youth Choir: All grades are invited to participate.

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Thank You To Those Who Serve January 25 & 26

ALTAR SERVERS - GROUP 3 5:00 P.M. Sat: Ben & Will Capron, Logan Parker Carli Van Haute 8:00 A.M. Sun: Katie Iannitto, Michael Maslonka, Jamie Wood 9:30 A.M. Sun: Catholic School Students 11:00 A.M. Sun: Michael Iorio, Christian & Olivia Pettinelli Connor & Zachary Sumner READERS – GROUP 3 5:00 P.M. Sat: Tim Gale 8:00 A.M. Sun: Michelle West 9:30 A.M. Sun: David Bibeau 11:00 A.M. Sun: Christopher Sumner

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS – GROUP 3 5:00 P.M. Sat: Lisa/Andrew Capron, Veronica Makarewicz Ward/Sandy Thompson 8:00 A.M. Sun: Dot Carpenter, Joe LaGullo Jim Mleziva, Angie Troxell 9:30 A.M. Sun: Karen Corman, Colleen Greig, Rey Pacis, Gloria Peles 11:00 A.M. Sun: Pete Pettinelli, Frank Scott, Jeannette Soto, Brian & Tara Hoey

CHILDREN’S LITURGY LEADERS - GROUP 1 9:30 A.M. Paula Hardin Natalie Leyrer Janine Fucilli

SANCTUARY GUILD - GROUP 3 : THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 Kathy Farina Sue LaGullo Mary Lee DeBosh Grace Varga Marci Cumbo Lorrie Pryor Pat Taylor

COUNTERS - GROUP D : SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 Regina Hajcak Jim Mengucci

Diane Pieros Robert Barsony

Let us continue to pray for the safety of the men and women in the Armed Forces who are showing us what it

means to serve others.

“We live in the land of the free because of the brave!”

E4 Jonathan B. Bisci PVP Joel Hummer LT. Lauren Brown 2LT Michael McDermott LT Michael Brown LT Matthew Morgan MAJ Matthew Ferretti CPT George A. Pieros C4C James Foran HM3 Amanda Jo Pludowski PVT Joseph F. Greco LT Nick Porcelli CPT Justin Hazlett EM3 Brendan Redington SSG Airman Katharina Helmick CPT Spencer Reed FLT Christopher Housel CPL Vincent Settineri FLT Meghan Housel PO1 Jeffrey Smigelsky CPL Jared Hummer

If your loved one is currently serving overseas in any branch of the military, you can have a FREE care package mailed by contacting the Easton-based organization Support the Troops. Call 610 438 8885 or send an email to sttroops@gmail.com.

For your Generosity

Additional January 4 & 5: $ 2,672.00 Additional Together in Charity: $ 1,006.00 January 11 & 12: $ 6,441.11

Grades 1 & 2 Monday, January 20 No Class Grades 3, 4, & 5 Tuesday, January 21 4:00 PM Grades 6 & 7 Wednesday, January 22 4:00 PM Grade 1 & 2 Sunday, January 26 9:00 AM

Parents of children entering first grade in September, 2019 in either public or Catholic School, who did not receive a registration form by mail, and new parishioners with children entering any elementary grade in September are reminded to register their children for School of Religion.

SUMMER RELIGIOUS ED. REGISTRATION FORMS Can be found on line at

and at all Church entrances.

Fees for the 2019/2020 School Year 1st Child $70.00 + $15.00 Book Fee = $85.00 2nd Child $45.00 + $15.00 Book Fee = $60.00 3rd Child $25.00 + $15.00 Book Fee = $40.00 4th Child No Charge

Please note that we offer 2 options for the first grade religious education:

• Sunday starting at 9:00 AM • Monday 4:00PM - 5:00PM

For more information please call 908-454-5264

Anyone who wants to make sauce & meatballs for the

PASTA SUPPER please notify MaryBeth Luzzetti - 908-454-5264

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M ISunday January 19 - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM Gus Trincheria But Stocker 9:30 AM Richard L. Arnold children & grandchildren 11:00 AM People of the Parish

Monday January 20 - Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr; Saint Sebastian, Martyr 8:00 AM Carol Ann Mleziva James Mleziva

Tuesday January 21 - Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr 8:00 AM Daniel J. Pesaresi mom & family

Wednesday January 22 - Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 8:00 AM Edward F. Fabula Kathleen Fabula

Thursday January 23 - Saint Maryann Cope, Virgin; Saint Vincent, Deacon and Martyr 8:00 AM Barbara Klitchko The Sweeney family

Friday January 24 - Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:00 AM Anthony Johnson Buddy & Kay Paradine

Saturday January 25 - Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle 8:00 AM Connie Giguere Lillian Mutz

Saturday January 25 - Vigil Mass for Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM Dominick & Gizella Minardi children & grandaughter

Sunday January 26 - The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Kathleen Angelozzi Rosalie Finegan 9:30 AM People of the Parish 11:00 AM Jason Bulas Dave & Marilyn Burchett

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Maxwell Alexander, Toni Altman, Ann Apostalakis, Louis Austin, Charles Bachman, Gus Bevilacqua, Nick Carbone, Ann Caroprese, Salvatore Caroprese, Gary Davila, Donald DeGerolamo, Diane Delany, Mary Dorrler, Shirley Emery,

Logan Ernst, Maureen Solomon Ericson, James Fauerbach, Tom and Pat Fey, Bernadette Firretto, Leonard Fucili, Nancy Gawronski, Michelle Gercie, Arthur Gobbi, Carol Gould, Sean Green, Linda Gumulak, Elizabeth Hall, Sandy Hegeman,

Ana Henry, Jim Hintenach, Mary Ann Hub, Chris Kerber, Jack Kriebel, Kathe Kriebel, Darlene Kopach, John Kopach, Sr., Stacie Kopach, Lloyd Kuhnle, Irene LaCaruba, John Lauriano, Jean Leibfarth, Helen & John Long,

Maryann Lotto, Cathryn Luscinski, Joanna Magarowicz, Brianna Maida, Tom & Elaine Mariano, Sandy Marino, Thomas Maxcy, Jr., Diana Mazun, Eric Mazun, Ed McGlynn, Kay Meehan, Michael Meehan, Anne Midtgard, Rose Migliacci,

Sandra Miglione, Louis Minotti, Al Moran, Sharon Moran, Melissa & Trevor Nelson, Lauren Nicole, John Ober, Arthur Pierfy, Helen Pierfy, James Pullaro, Alvin Pursel, Jack Quinn, Todd Raison, Mark Reda, Bonnie Rossi, JohnRuschak, Julie Segreaves, Bob Seidel, Diana Shepherd, Billy Sherwood, Clarissa Shook, Cynthia Smith, Mary Ann Smith, Dan Snyder, Anthony Somma,

Michael Spitzer, Justin Stasak, Darlene Steffes, Kathryn Stine, John Struzinski, Christian Sumner, Doug Swope, Alex Tarletsky, David Thomas, Ethel Thomas, Olga Tolosko, Andrew Turdo, Christine Vincent,

Joseph White & Irene Wilson, Marc Young

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Sunday Is 49:3, 5-6; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

Monday 1 Sm 15:16-23; Mk 2:18-22

Tuesday 1 Sm 16:1-13; Mk 2:23-28

Wednesday Lectionary for Ritual Masses, vol. IV “Mass for Peace & Justice”, nos. 887-891

Thursday 1 Sm 18:6-9, 19:1-7; Mk 3:7-12

Friday 1 Sm 24:3-21; Mk 3:13-19

Saturday Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22;

SCRIPTURES FOR THE WEEK

Tabernacle Candle burns in loving memory of

Richard L. Arnold by

wife, Rita T.. Arnold

Catholic Prayer & Support Group

for Families Affected by Mental Health Issues The Diocese of Metuchen's Office for Persons with Disabilities is sponsoring a Catholic Prayer and Support Group for Families Affected by Mental Health Issues: On the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM (until December) at St. Patrick Church, 327 Greenwich Street, Belvidere, NJ 07823 On the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at

Immaculate Conception Church, 35 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 in the Talbot Room. Elaine Eckard, President of the Warren County affiliate of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the nation’s largest grassroots organization on mental illness, will be facilitator. It is our hope that our newly formed support group will offer many beneficial tips on how to cope with mental health issues that continue to be misunderstood in our culture. For more information please call 732-765-6432 or email: catholicswithdisabilities@gmail.com 24 Hour Prayer Line Our Diocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities has a 24 hour prayer line for those who desire any prayers whatsoever for special intentions. If you have a special request and would like someone remembered in prayer, please call us and leave a detailed message at 732-765-6431 or send an email to our office: catholicswithdisabilities@gmail.com Apostles of Prayer If you would like to become an Apostle of Prayer, making a commitment to pray each day for the thousands of people who request prayers, please contact us so we can send you an application for a prayer kit. Please leave a detailed message at 732-765-6431 or send an email to our office: catholicswithdisabilities@gmail.com More Resources for Persons with Disabilities Our Diocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities has a Facebook page that provides daily updates with short inspirational reflections for people with disabilities, family members and care givers. The site also includes several resources for those with physical, emotional, cognitive, visual, auditory and other special challenges. To access our Facebook page type the following into your search engine: Diocese of Metuchen Office for Persons with Disabilities

Thank You

To Judy Murray, MaryAnn Solimine and Mr. & Mrs. J. Hogan

for their donations to the Msgr. Luisini Scholarship Fund

in memory of Elsie Murray.

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 This reading is a short passage from the second song of the Servant of the Lord. The Lord will show his glory through His servant whose mission is to restore Israel and bring salvation “to the ends of the earth.” Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Paul sends greetings to the people of Corinth, who have been called to be holy and consecrated in Christ. Gospel: John 1:29-34 When Jesus visits John, John recognizes Jesus as the “Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” John further indicates that Jesus is truly the Messiah and “God’s chosen One.”

We have open dates for Altar Flowers starting now.

Please call the office 908-454-0444 if you would like to have

flowers placed on one of the altars.

January 19, 2020 - 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time “Now the Lord has spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb...”Isaiah 49:5 God have given each of us different gifts. In order for God’s plan to work, you have to do what God is calling you to do and I have to do what God is calling me to do. And guess what? God has given each of us a different plan! So, stop comparing yourself to others. Don’t let envy and jealousy enter your life. Be thankful for the gifts God has given you and generously share them with others.

YOU’RE INVITED...

to bring your family’s bible to church the weekend of

January 25 & 26 for a special blessing

during each of the Masses.

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DAILY ROSARY: Recitation of the Rosary every morning at 7:40 am, prior to the 8:00 am Mass.

ADULT CHOIR: Thursdays at 7 PM, in the choir loft. New members are encouraged and there are no auditions! Call Gene Giancamilli at 908-454-1616

ADULT FORMATION GROUP: Meets Tuesdays, September through June, 9:30 - 11:00 am in the Parish Center. Contact Grace Varga at 908-7773817

FRIENDLY VISITORS - SOCIAL CONCERNS: bring the Eucharist to parishioner in local nursing home and our parishioners who are unable to attend Mass. If you have a family member who would like to receive the Eucharist, please notify the Parish Office at 908-454-0444.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY: Will meet every 2nd Sunday after the 8:00am Mass.

Certification Courses offered

Instructor: Kathleen McHenry Dates upon request

text 908-347-7441 or email: pdm_3@msn.com

Pilgrim Virgin Mary Statue

Anyone interested in receiving this statue in their home may sign up on the sheet which is located on the table at the entrance to the church.

For information please contact Anna Knoble at 908-454-0423.

Social Justice - Food Pantry

Last week’s food drive to benefit Catholic Charities Food Pantry Center on S. Main St. in

Phillipsburg resulted in the collection of

28 bags of food and $202.00.

Thank you for your ongoing support for this important ministry!

Coming soon...

Parish Blood Drive February 16, 2020

Stress in Your Marriage! Do you feel lost, alone or

bored in your marriage?

Are you frustrated, hurt or

angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Or,

do you simply shut down? Have you thought about

separation or divorce? Does talking about it only make it

worse?…Retrouvaille is a Lifeline to Help Couples Heal

and Renew their Marriages. The program consists of a

weekend experience for married couples (no group

discussions) with six follow-up sessions.

UPCOMING WEEKEND: February 21-23, 2020

For information and to register:

Call Rich Colasuonno: 732-236-0671

Or Annette Colasuonno: 732-672-0748

or email 3024@retrouvaille.org

If you would like to receive an end-of-year tax statement, please fill out this slip and place it in the collection basket, call the Parish Office at (908) 454-0444 between 9:00AM and 4:00PM or email us at: office@stmaryrc.org

Name: _________________________________

Address: _________________________________ _________________________________ Phone # ______________________________________

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Do you have 3 hours a week to spare in the morning OR afternoon? Catholic Charities Food Pantry is looking for

3 to 4 individuals to help package food in bags as clients come to the pantry for assistance. We are open Monday

thru Friday. Mondays and Fridays we are in need of help in the morning. Please consider performing a Corporal work

of mercy by volunteering to assist those in need of food. Call 908-859-5447 to inquire and obtain a volunteer

application.

January 26, 2020 at 9:30 AM

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED IN THE PARISH CENTER AFTER MASS

FULL TIME CUSTODIAN POSITION

The hours are 6:00 am-2:30 pm Monday-Friday. Criminal background,

fingerprinting references are required. Send resume to Al Kielce, Immaculate Conception School, 314 Old Allerton Road, Annandale, NJ 08801.

Altar Rosary Pray the Rosary & Meeting

Tuesday, January 28 - 1:00 PM

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